Tom, Unfortunately, it sounds like the chain that runs from the crankshaft to the starter/alternator has broken. This problem is the "Achilles tendon" of these...
Tom, To find Reid's story about this repair, enter the word "snap" in the search field. It's an 18 post story and each proceedure's post is numbered. In my...
Thanks for the pointer Phillip. Is there any test I could do right now to diagnose if my problem is the broken chain? I'd rather know that was the problem...
Hi Cyber I just joined this group sure am glad to they just have so much info for all of us. I have the exact bike you do it's the red one.. I bought from...
After i got back from riding the other day, i noticed that my exhaust pipe from cylinder no. 2 wasn't as hot as the others. The other three were about the same...
Tom, I have been fortunate in never having to perform this repair myself. To confirm the problem, I think that you should remove the the starter and inspect...
When I use the Search Archive feature, it seems to only look at 150 or so messages at a time, and to go back further and further, I have to keep selecting the...
I used some small rocks and some crushed pumice rocks I pulled out of an old grill. I used Castrol super clean to degrease it and get the gas out. I then mixed...
Hi, I see the list ja to some time. It forgives my bad English. It follows links for downloads of manuals: Download de Catalog of parts of the Honda: ...
Motion Pro makes a pretty handy device for such occasions - check out the "Auxiliary Fuel Tank" @ http://www.motionpro.com/Docs/servicetools.html If you find...
I thought i should check the spark plugs, but i found i have two problems, i don't have an 18 mm ratchet thing,(it's like the only one i don't have), and i'm...
Hi all, I've got a 1986 cb700sc gas tank that I want to sell. It's the red, white and blue one and it's still in the OEM box, in mint condition. I bought it...
Three tests (take you pick): 1) Push start the bike, then rev the engine and see if the brightness of the headlight changes. If not, the chain is broken (or...
... At the risk of repeating myself... Just take off the tank. It makes access to the sync screws and vacuum ports so much easier that you'll be shocked how...
Tad Anhalt
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Mar 2, 2004 2:47 am
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Obrigado, Marcelo. O catálogo de partes é muito útil, mesmo para nós quem não fala português. Reid '84 CB700SC '99 Ducati ST4...
I have a 83 650 and was woundering if the cdi box is the same as the 450. I know the 550 and 700 are the same but not sure about the 450. Does anyone know?...
... exhaust ... three ... You have to take the tank off to get the 2 inner plugs out. Take all four plugs out and( keeping them in order) look at the firing...
Jason, You can find that info if you go to www.partsfish.com <http://www.partsfish.com/> and enter both the 450 and 650. If the part numbers are either the...
Soak the kinked chain in 80-90w gear oil overnight,then use 2 pairs pliers (or v-grips) to work kink loose.Works everytime for me last 23 years.Mike Maurice...
Folks, I have an oil leak from beside the side stand on the left side. On the inside of the frame on the left side there is a small hole approx 2 MM in...
I am sorry, but there are a few things where I don't want to save money! If a chain is kinked that bad, change it! If you have ever seen what can happen when...
... Snip... ... Thanks Reid. We're leaving for Daytona this afternoon. Will not have a chance to look at this until next week. I'll report back what I find....
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