I have a 1967 BSA A50 that needs transmission work. Unfortunately, I know nothing about unit twins transmissions and I need a mechanic. I live in Indianapolis, and would love to get a great mechanic that can do old school work on my 4 vintage bikes.

I am asking for possible diagnosis, so I don’t have to take it to a mechanic to tell me what is wrong.

i have a yamaha Vmax, i took it to the shop to get the carbs cleaned and the mechanic said it look like the Vboost had been taken off, is there anywhere i can get a used V boost?? and put it on??
and i got to looking aroun on it and there were a few cables that arnt hook up to anything , so that what i think he was talking about?? was he right? or is he crazy, becasue the Bike runs great, and seems to have lots of power,??

My motorcycle was having some issues starting so I took it to the mechanic and it was sorted. Great news. I have now noticed however, that if I try riding the bike with choke on, the engine will run, but only if I am reving it. As soon as I idle it cuts out. Admittedly this was on a warm day and choke probably wasn’t needed, but I would expect a bike to just rev high if the choke was on without needing to be?

Also, I have been putting unleaded petrol into the motorcycle. But my friend recently asked me if it needed leaded due to it being built in 1982. I wasn’t told this when I bought it, but now I am wondering if this is why the engine dies with the choke on?

I have a new 2006 yamaha R6, when should i take my bike into service? When should i replace my chain and sprocket? What should I ask the mechanic when servicing my motorcycle? When I hit the ignition switch, I have to rev a lot to start my bike, could it be my battery? Should I install a power commander?

THANK YOU!!!

I bought my motorcycle a few days ago. It’s a Yamaha XS250, 1982, and with 23,000 miles on the clock. The bike was in storage for 10 years before i bought it – the chrome is in good condition and the look of the bike concurs with the seller’s story.

I drove the motorcycle home with no issues and even stopped at a garage for petrol and was able to restart it easily. However, today I was totally unable to start the bike. The bike only has a kick-start, so I flicked on the choke, waited for the ignition light, and kick started. I tried this for 15 minutes this morning, and then fifteen minutes when I got back but no start. I hear the engine turn over but it doesn’t start.

I tried the horn and it wasn’t working either, so I figured it was something to do with the battery. I took it out to charge, but it was already 50% charged. I am charging it anyway, surely this would suggest this cannot be the problem.

I also wonder if the choke and the problems starting are linked. Since I got the motorcycle I was only able to ride the bike with full choke, but I presumed this was as the bike had been in storage so long. After 30 minutes of riding I would try cutting the choke and the engine would just die on me.

Other factors are that the oil was bone dry when I bought it and I had to drive it for 1.5 hours on the way home. I have since refilled the oil (the correct grade).

I am torn between it being a battery problem, an electrical problem, or a problem with the air/fuel balance.

Any advice is much appreciated as my mechanic can’t see the bike for a good week or so.

I found a 1998 Triumph T595 Daytona sports bike. The bike’s engine is taken apart do to suspect valve problem, but i know a mechanic that can put it together. Have anyone heard anything bad about this bike? I found in on craigslist in fayetteville arkansas for only 00.

How would i become a mechanic for kawasaki i dont have a clue where to begin

i just bought the motorcycle and it needs valve seals, i bought them but never tore apart valves, cams, etc…. i really could use help to do this. as with most people these days, I dont have much money to hire a mechanic at the dealer, and could use some experienced help, i will buy pizza and beer!!!!
thanks

I have a 1982 Yamaha xs 400 and the front brakes are not functioning, the motorcycle otherwise runs well.

I was wondering what the approximate cost would be to have the brakes repaired by a mechanic?

(In case you’re wondering I am looking to have the motorcycle repaired and will gladly accept mechinic quotes. I live in Brookfield, CT.)

Thanks.