The Fake Oil Repair
I had a customer report they had a oil leak and thought about taking their bike to the dealer and maybe be charged about $175 ~ $250, $60 to $80 for labor and the other for parts (possible a new oil pan). After removing the fairing I got to see the real problem which was not a problem at all. I explained to the customer that it was an oil and grime buildup over time on the chain and the housing. It would be best to have it sprayed down, cleaned out, lube the chain and get a new oil change since the dealer was not checking this on the last several visits. This is what it looked like...
Read MoreSuzuki T500
We also have a niche for working on older bikes. Here is a Suzuki T500. Kings of the strip and the street, the young men who rode them put up with whisker-wide power bands and a massive thirst for gasoline to get that heart stopping power. If you have one of these then you should know how hard it is to find parts let alone find someone willing or able to work on and get it up and running in excellent shape. Suzuki T500 Titan Years produced: 1968-1976 Claimed power: 47hp @ 7,000rpm Top speed: 105mph (observed) Engine type: 492cc 2-stroke air-cooled parallel twin Weight (dry): 408lb...
Read MoreKawasaki Z14
What can we do for you? Is it stock or custom? A bit of both! Powering the ZX-14 is a liquid-cooled 1352cc Inline-Four engine that is fitted in a unique aluminum monocoque frame that wraps up and over the ZX-14 engine as opposed to around it. This helps make the motorcycle feel narrower between the rider’s legs. Other motorcycle highlights include the ZX-14’s slippery wind-tunnel derived bodywork. Of all the Ninja motorcycles in Kawasaki’s line-up, this is the most comfortable ZX motorcycle to ride for extended distances—able to deliver its pilot to its destination quickly and comfortably....
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