Vintage Machines
What is the goal with the bike – a beater to ride or show queen?
No Spark, Part 2
We go deeper into testing the specific components of the ignition system.
Motorcycle: No Spark at Plugs, Part 1
Investigating wiring problems [dropcap]A[/dropcap]t Cyclepedia.com we provide technical support to our members using our online manuals to service and repair vehicles. On a regular basis we get a service ticket from a member saying, “I’ve replaced my ignition coil, ECM and/or some other expensive part and I still don’t have spark. What should I do?”
CVT Transmissions for ATVs
The continually variable transmission, or CVT, is a common component in the powersports industry. This is the transmission that has given scooters and snowmobiles the ability to be gas and go for decades. The CVT has also found a home in ATVs.
CVT Clutch Tuning Part 2
Driven clutch and belt System [dropcap]P[/dropcap]art one of CVT clutch tuning focused on the tunable aspects of the drive clutch. Part two will focus on the driven clutch and belt. While initial belt engagement and engine rpm adjustments should primarily be adjusted with the drive clutch, the shifting characteristics (especially downshifting) and belt squeeze should
Top 3 Tech Tips From 2015
Specialty Tools: The Right Tools Make for Correct Repairs (Jul. 2015) A knowledgeable home mechanic or professional technician can carry out the majority of their work with basic hand tools. A major dividing line appears when the service manual calls for the use of a special tool. The professional technician should have a large selection
CVT Tuning: Part I
Many CVT systems can be tuned. The service manual will usually include information on CVT tuning based on altitude similar to carburetor jetting changes. At a minimum the service manual will include an altitude chart with spring and weight options to optimize performance at specific altitudes.
CBR250/300 CRF250L Valve Clearance
The single cylinder engine that Honda debuted with the CBR250R is also the basis for the CBR300R power plant as well as the CRF250L. This engine is a DOHC type with shim type valve clearance adjustment. Unlike many engines of this type it has a handy feature that allows for quick shim changes without having to remove the camshafts.
Toe-in Adjustment Tech Tip
Adjusting the direction of the front wheels is one of the most basic services for ATVs [dropcap]A[/dropcap]TVs and side-by-sides live hard lives crawling over rocks, hauling loads, and crossing trails no other man-made vehicle would dare. One of the most basic services these vehicles call for is the adjustment of the toe-in of the front
Specialty Tools: The Right Tools Make for Correct Repairs
A knowledgeable home mechanic or professional technician can carry out the majority of their work with basic hand tools.
Nostalgia Requires Work
Vintage bikes are a disease. Long time motorcycle riders regularly become infected with a desire for a vintage machine.
9 Tips to Get Your Customers Ready for the Commute
It’s that time of the year where two-wheeled transportation becomes a more viable option for many commuters.
