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Hey guys just wondering what do you do with your old gasoline? I've got about 2 gallons of gasoline thats over a year old that I forgot about after I moved last year. I dont have a lawnmower to throw it in or anything so its just sitting there. Is there anything I could use it for around the house?

Hey guys, So I got myself a 78 honda xl125 to play with and it didnt come with working turn signals or taillight. Actually the turn signals were aftermarket and the wires for them were all cut. Seems the PO didnt understand that the 12v aftermarket turn signals and brakelight wouldnt work...

Hey guys, Not getting any results from searching so I thought I'd ask. I think I've heard some of you say that your tach/speedo was affected with larger tires. I just want to verify this. I was initially going to go with the largest sizes that could possibly fit on my bike to give it a...

Hey guys, Just wondering where you guy bought your tires from online? I'm from California so I'd like to purchase them from a retailer within the states. Also, when buying tires online do I need to add tubes to the cart too? Or do the tires include them already? I've never purchased...

Did a search and didnt really come up with any solid answers but from the few posts I read I came up with this: 1inch tubing, .120 thickness, DOM type tubing? Does that sound right? Also are there any types of hand tools sold in stores that is capable of bending that size tubing? I'm...

So I threw an old petcock in my ultrasonic and forgot about it for a little under a week. When I pulled it out this is what happened to that poor old petcock. Mind you it wasnt anywhere close to this condition before I threw it in. I also used simple green to clean my carbs before but they didnt...

This showed up on my facebook feed through one of the cafe racer pages I follow http://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/2013/03/rafal-rodents-honda-cb550.html I love the paint idea, fake rust! It looks like it sits pretty low too, great for the vertically challenged riders lol. I think I'm...

Hey guys, I've been search tire sizes and stuff to see whats the largest I could fit on my bike and after a quick search I found that the largest tire sizes others have been using is 110/90x18 (4.00?) for front and 130/90x18 (5.00?) for rear. None of the threads really stated if that was the...

Hey guys just wondering how many kicks it takes for you to start up and if you noticed a difference in number of kicks required after a thorough carb cleaning? I started my bike up but it took me around 10 kicks on a hot day to start it. Did the test with starting fluid and that helped it start...

Found this on mikesxs but It doesnt say if its compatible or not, probably isnt.. http://www.mikesxs.net/product/20-0033.html I think the PO of my bike used a different gas cap because the key doesnt fit into it and the lock is broken. Looks like he beat it up and used something to pry it...

So I've been building up my shopping cart for the past several weeks and I think I've covered just about everything I think I will need for now. Some of the items are odds and ends that I noticed I needed. This is my xmas gift to myself haha, although it most likely wont arrive till after xmas...

Hey guys I'm slowly building up a list of things to buy from mikesxs including new jets, brake pads and other various items to rebuild my bike. I noticed my gas tank was missing one of the front dampers, in place of it was just electrical tape wrapped around several times. I Also noticed I dont...

I just wanted to find out if anyone else has this issue (or is this normal?) Basically my key can pull out of the ignition in the ON position. I dunno if its suppose to be like this or if my ignition is so worn out that it just doesnt lock in anymore. It would seem like an issue just because...

So after successfully removing the broken mixture screw tip I'm ready to start rebuilding my carbs and upgrading the jets. Ive found that my current jet sizes are: 132.5 main jet 42.5 pilot jet I dont think the main jet is stock size as the Haynes manual states it should be 142.5. Also I...

I know in the US its customary to tip(leave gratuity) when you eat at a sit down restaurant that provides you with a waiter but most countries outside the US dont. I believe in tipping for good service but obviously not for bad service. Got into an argument with an aquantaince who doesnt believe...

So I was looking at Dime City Cycles website and came across this nifty little petcock http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-motorcycle-carburetor-tank-parts-npt-fuel-petcock-12-0039.html I like the simple design with the longer switch and no...

Hey fella's, So I'm switching over to a smaller 5ah battery that I plan on relocating it to under the cafe style seat I plan on fabricating later on and I was wondering what you guys did for the battery cables? The connectors for the small battery are .187" quick connect type. Were you guys...

Hey guys, So heres the problem.. When I bought my bike initially the tach wasnt working and the PO said it may be broken or the tach cable may be broken. I disconnected the tach cable to find that the internal tach cable was missing completely even though the external housing cable was still...

Does anyone happen to know the part number for this or know if a hardware store like homedepot or lowes would happen to carry something like this? Thanks a bunch!

So I found my bike through a craigslist ad. The guy said he owned Ryca motors. I knew I heard the name from somewhere but couldnt pinpoint where and didnt think much of it. I go to check out the bike at the sellers shop. I meet Ryan, the seller of the bike. Really nice guy, really patient and...