In the past, I've seen idle jets that were plugged, but was cleared using a weldor's tip cleaner or guitar string. This last is, of course, a "Calif...

Could be as simple as fuel pre-ignition (aka "spark knock" or "pinging"). This is extremely damaging to the engine and should be corrected ASAP. C...

► Yes, the very best time to cut over is when you are assembling the brake system from clean, naked parts. This because DOT5 Silicone does NOT mix wel...

And the end of this story is.... ?????

There are 2 interlocks that, for safety reasons, keep you from using the electric starter. The electrical switches on the interlocks historically give...

From all of us here.... Best wishes for a VERY fast recovery and getting back on the road.

First off, I thought I had posted this yesterday, but I don't see any sign of it on the Forums, so here goes! Michael - Welcome aboard ! First time...

I know that's a relief.

Sorry to tell you, but in my experience this means the threads in the body OR the threads of the jets themselves have been "stripped". Most probably t...

• I'm not understanding your question. Do you mean you can't physically turn the jets ? Or, do you mean that you've turned them far enough to disengag...

Yes, remove that single big strew. The cable ends attaches to a block that is pulled to the right by a chain that wraps around a capstan. The larg...

Not sure about the GS, but on most R bikes you simply remove the large Phillips Head Screw, as if you were going to replace a throttle cable. That re...

Congrats ! Your "BMW Apprentice Mechanic, Level 2" diploma is in the mail !! 😛 Heat or no heat, you'll still need to replace the top bearing du...

Congrats on the find! But one thing is not clear.... New shocks, clutch, alternator, and maybe disc brakes and electronic ignition and semi kno...

You might want to thread the lock ring back onto the stem, but leave it backed off the bearing a bit so you'll know when the stem breaks loose. The re...