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  @simonchilli20882 күн бұрын

  That's either very clever engineering to have the oil filter in the sump or the opposite. I'll let you decide and say what you think.🤔🤗

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  @MotorcycleFettlersКүн бұрын

  We think it's not great but what do we know.

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  @simonchilli20882 күн бұрын

  I nearly got one of those but I went for a BMW R650 that wasn't a very good starter after a while. Probably should've gone with Honda reliability in hindsight. Bike press at the time raved about the Beemers. It was a very easy bike to ride tho with the low centre of gravity.

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  @MotorcycleFettlersКүн бұрын

  We love the R650. It couldn't have been a bad choice.

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  @godwinthomas42652 күн бұрын

  any changes in fuel average ( miles per litter) after installing 16 teeth sprocket

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  @MotorcycleFettlersКүн бұрын

  With just a sprocket change one would expect an increase in mpg but as I've changed the air filter and tail pipe it's actually less mpg but still getting around 90+ so I'm quite happy

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  @leeinwis3 күн бұрын

  Speedo is 10 mph off

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  @MotorcycleFettlers3 күн бұрын

  Speedos are optimistic. Usually around 10% from my experience.

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  @lukahutinski90754 күн бұрын

  im scared of watercooled bikes. zey usualy are more powerfull and can leak like my car does... in old..er cars it can be common and just filling it up is cheaper says our mechanic... how leaky are old motorbikes?

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  @MotorcycleFettlers4 күн бұрын

  Good question. I'm not really sure. From my own experience, there are are lots of things to worry about on an older bike and water leaks have not been at the top of my list...Electrics...Fuel...

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  @lukahutinski90754 күн бұрын

  @@MotorcycleFettlers yeah just got back from a ride thinking how nice my bike is... so simple no comp... just hid. brakes and steel cables, no abs, no gear ind. I was soo full of myself with pride and that idea that my bike is just perfect simple. clutch cable snaped... that was not a fun ride home :c 2nd time, once before 5000 km! its not about one time rapair cost but about loosing confidence in the machine in general. i hope You all dont get such trust shatering ''breaks'' like cable wear fear or cooling leaks or yelowing of carbs becouse it obv is leaking somewhere, or choke levers that just dont stay as set, or squeky shocks.or maybe the front tyre is loosing a bit of air. i love my kawasaki zephyr550 but i fear ''it'' does not love me back

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  @jordanburgess31295 күн бұрын

  What coolant would you use to put back in as I have a 1990 and need to fill it up

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  @MotorcycleFettlers4 күн бұрын

  Sorry, can't help on this one. We have no plans to put coolant back into this one as this is part of our series on stripping down an uneconomical restoration to see if the sum of the parts is greater than the whole. I think a manual, forum, or Google is your friend.

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  @jeremykeller2116 күн бұрын

  Day after day dozens more "reviews" of the barge-like Mahindra. One wonders if money is somehow involved.

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  @MotorcycleFettlers6 күн бұрын

  You don't have to watch them. Firstly, we don't take money to review bikes. Secondly, we're lucky that people let us take out their bikes as we just like riding different bikes. Thirdly, who's going to offer money to a tiny little channel like ours?

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  @user-pj1rb1ht5b8 күн бұрын

  I had red one on 1987 E plate. Did no more then 30 mph wasn't dangerous at all I was 17 year old had it 18 months no one brake down on it. Cost me 729 bran new from c e Barnes in hull

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  @MotorcycleFettlers7 күн бұрын

  30mph. Those were the days.

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  @user-pj1rb1ht5b4 күн бұрын

  @@MotorcycleFettlers 17 years old fort my mt5 was ace and gave me so many happy days of fredom

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  @Captain-gs4xv8 күн бұрын

  Those cables that are connected above the carbs, what are they for? I bought a virago and it came with those cables disconnected I’m not sure what was connected before

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  @MotorcycleFettlers7 күн бұрын

  I think you're looking atthe carb heaters.

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  @Captain-gs4xv7 күн бұрын

  The time stamp at 3:52 shows it, it’s the white connectors above the carbs. Is that the heater ? Are they important ?

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  @MotorcycleFettlers6 күн бұрын

  If it's electrical and it's attached to the carb, then it's the heater. I don't recall if the heaters on ours, worked. From my experience and, anecdotally, then don’t make a huge difference. I had a broken one on a Kawasaki Zephyr and could not find a replacement on eBay. I guess, if you’re have trouble starting it, then try and find some replacements. That said, it’s an old bike so is likely to not always start on the button, anyway…

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  @dcdriving24638 күн бұрын

  Great seeing this video. I had one back in 1980 DGY871T really nice bike would love it back now.i remember swapping the tyres to I think Avon Roadrunners totally transformed the handling.

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  @MotorcycleFettlers7 күн бұрын

  Yep, I had roadrunners on mine, back in the day. Good and popular tyres.

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  @PaoReno8 күн бұрын

  Uh as it happens my virago wont start ! Charged battery. Replaced spark plug, but there is nothing 😢 ignition on, usual buzzing and thats that. No revs nothing 😢 any suggestion if cleaning carbs will help? Or where should l look ?

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  @MotorcycleFettlers7 күн бұрын

  I think there's lots of possibilities. I'd first try to establish if it is electrical or fuel. Have you tested to see if there plugs are sparking? You could try some easy start to see if it will fire on that, which may indicate a fuelling issue. On an old bike, there's a good chance that the carbs will need some level of cleaning.

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  @PaoReno7 күн бұрын

  @@MotorcycleFettlers good stuff my garage also mentioned carbs. So thats a good shout. Getting new battery anyway. Will test again tomorrow 🤞🏼 thanks for the reply. Your videos are super helpful 👍🏼

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  @MotorcycleFettlers6 күн бұрын

  You can mostly service the carbs in-situ. We had to take ours off as we needed to replace the small diaphragms. They are a nightmare to take off and put back on…hopefully you can sort your problem without having to remove them.

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  @skillagennahral9 күн бұрын

  Nice bike

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  @MotorcycleFettlers8 күн бұрын

  It was very nice. I'd liked to have owned it.

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  @dfluke36989 күн бұрын

  I had one in the 1980s ! Fantastic reliability, and took me to and from work in all weathers for many years ! Happy days .

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  @MotorcycleFettlers9 күн бұрын

  Happy days, indeed. It's a reliable old thing, and I loved mine.

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  @michaelmccann47069 күн бұрын

  Shame to dismantle it, but I guess it will help keep some other examples of this Honda on the road. Hopefully you will make your money back and a few quid for the effort 👍

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  @MotorcycleFettlers9 күн бұрын

  It is a shame. We hope to get some interesting content from it and, as you say, we'll be sacrificing it to keep some more of these on the road.

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  @o00scorpion00o10 күн бұрын

  XCP clear coat is supposed to be a lot better than ACF50.

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  @MotorcycleFettlers9 күн бұрын

  Thanks for the suggestion.

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  @PaoReno12 күн бұрын

  Yeah its an US import 🎉 like mine. Love this colour. I think the cherry red is so ugly 😂

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  @MotorcycleFettlers11 күн бұрын

  The orange is nice.

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  @PaoReno12 күн бұрын

  Great content on Virago. I have not used mine in 2 years so will be changing few bits and pieces and getting it ready for the road again🎉

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  @MotorcycleFettlers11 күн бұрын

  Nice bikes. It was fun to work on, most of the time.

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  @64fairlane30512 күн бұрын

  Was close to buy one but ended up with a -81 CM400T instead and I don`t regret. Looks a lot better and runs the same

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  @MotorcycleFettlers11 күн бұрын

  Thanks for the feedback.

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  @groover552412 күн бұрын

  I had the same version back in the 70's . Yes the original blue was sparkly candy blue it was very nice .. That one does sound like loose camchain but it's very easily replaced . Around 75 to 80 top speed but the headlight is only 35 watt and there's no voltage regulator so if you upgrade headlight it'll slowly drain the battery so don't ride for hours at night like I did . Great bikes . Cheers !

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  @MotorcycleFettlers11 күн бұрын

  It definitely had a rattle. Thanks for the information and feedback.

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  @kevins105313 күн бұрын

  Hi guys.I own a cb 250 1971.Iam finding it difficult to source the right carburettor.If the original once not available then can you guys suggest a replacement for the original carbs.

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  @MotorcycleFettlers11 күн бұрын

  Try Charlie at www.oxfordclassicmotorcycles.co.uk/ if he doesn't have one, he may be able to point you in the right direction. You could also try www.allensperformance.co.uk/ who may be able to help out.

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  @akshayharsule144614 күн бұрын

  anything about speedometer error ?

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  @MotorcycleFettlers14 күн бұрын

  Shouldn't effect it as it's to do with wheel sizes.

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  @sianoalexander20 күн бұрын

  Floor mat bad idea...racks great idea.

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  @MotorcycleFettlers16 күн бұрын

  You are 100% correct. I tried them on, and then let someone else have them. I could only imagine the damage they would cause.

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  @bigboi513324 күн бұрын

  restoring mine at the moment i have the 2 into 1 exhaust tho motard one ;)

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  @MotorcycleFettlers16 күн бұрын

  I had the 250 with the Motad. Not a fan of the look. I expect original silencers are like hen's teeth, as they are for the 250/400s. Pattern ones are not so bad but, of course, you need the downpipes and gubbins to go with them.

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  @derekibison664425 күн бұрын

  Great bike…I had so much fun on one

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  @MotorcycleFettlers16 күн бұрын

  Lovely bikes.

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  @PaoReno25 күн бұрын

  lve change air filter without removing all fuel pipes, you can just lift the tank. nerve wracking lol but l did it !

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  @MotorcycleFettlers16 күн бұрын

  Nice one. Well done.

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  @alexc250525 күн бұрын

  Subscribed just because of the rant , couldnt agree more !!

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  @MotorcycleFettlers16 күн бұрын

  It's proven to be a popular rant. Thanks for subscribing.

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  @willdatsun27 күн бұрын

  still have this? are you in Sussex?

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  @MotorcycleFettlers27 күн бұрын

  Oxfordshire. It's sold now. Charlie get these from time to time, so always worth taking a look at his site. www.oxfordclassicmotorcycles.co.uk/

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  @willdatsun27 күн бұрын

  @@MotorcycleFettlers one same colour on facbook at the moment, could be a scam ad of course as most of them seem to be

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  @wedavieglasgow177028 күн бұрын

  Cant fault the old yamaha dts mine never misses a beat 👌💨💨

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  @MotorcycleFettlers28 күн бұрын

  They’re lovely thinks.

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  @BZfosheez29 күн бұрын

  Would you guys recommend it as a 1st bike for someone?

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  @MotorcycleFettlers28 күн бұрын

  I would as I love them but if you can't use spanners or don't know anyone who can then stay away as they are old now

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  @cafe100mph6Ай бұрын

  Very good bike and cb350s

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  @MotorcycleFettlers29 күн бұрын

  I love these. I wanted to buy it.

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  @1SeanPGАй бұрын

  My mate had one and it was the most gutless bike I ever rode, heavy too for a 250.

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  @MotorcycleFettlers29 күн бұрын

  It is definitely heavy, and not the fastest. We can't argue with that.

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  @sanrigo77Ай бұрын

  Thanks for that information.

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  @MotorcycleFettlers29 күн бұрын

  Any time!

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  @MrBenHaynesАй бұрын

  More smiles than miles per gallon!

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  @MotorcycleFettlers29 күн бұрын

  Yes. A lot of smiles, no so many miles.

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  @BmwjoergenАй бұрын

  God video, tak for det

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  @MotorcycleFettlers29 күн бұрын

  Thanks for the feedback.

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  @RockDinosaur695Ай бұрын

  Are you still running the meteor with the same mods and do you still have the cat fitted

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  @MotorcycleFettlersАй бұрын

  I've not made any further changes. I sometimes think about changing the camshaft...

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  @connor25Ай бұрын

  how tall are you? it looks good fit

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  @MotorcycleFettlersАй бұрын

  I'm 6' It did not feel too small.

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  @kjell-akeapell3285Ай бұрын

  I have owned one.The same colour,green.My friend had a Yamaha AS 3,and his bike was faster.More aggressiv.So I tried to fix that...

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  @MotorcycleFettlersАй бұрын

  You'll have to let us know how you tried to fix it...

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  @kjell-akeapell3285Ай бұрын

  @@MotorcycleFettlers I removed the cylinder head and made it more flat at the inside of the head in an attempt to get higher compression and more power.It helped a bit.But it could have been disastrous for the engine.

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  @MotorcycleFettlers4 күн бұрын

  You're braver than me! Good luck.

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  @kjell-akeapell32854 күн бұрын

  @@MotorcycleFettlers Thank you !

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  @fogacaguincho5662Ай бұрын

  Opa qual a numeração do retentor do câmbio da meteor estelar 350 21/22

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  @MotorcycleFettlersАй бұрын

  Desculpe, não tenho certeza do que você quer dizer.

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  @RenegadeMaster_Ай бұрын

  8:49 Well Bloody Said Mate 100% right on that.

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  @MotorcycleFettlersАй бұрын

  Thanks. I like a good rant. They're all motorbikes. What's not to like.

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  @RenegadeMaster_Ай бұрын

  ​@MotorcycleFettlers Thats just people getting cought up in all the marketing end of things.

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  @leslietait9028Ай бұрын

  Hi any chance of or have done a video showing a clutch cable removal and refit on a honda cb400n superdream bike

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  @MotorcycleFettlersАй бұрын

  When we have one, we sure will.

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  @vesparamaАй бұрын

  Beautiful bike! Get a front fender mudflap to prevent chipping in turn rusting of the underside of the bike if you're going to ride in the wet. Or wax the underside.

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  @MotorcycleFettlersАй бұрын

  Thanks. I do plan to tackle the issue of chips and rust before it has a chance to set in.

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  @jamie55555Ай бұрын

  enjoyed your video since you know what you are doing might know the answer to my question i am replacing the rear shock(which is about 12 inches long) with another one which is only 9.5 inches long on my 310gs does everything fall into place somehow or its a lot more complicated? this is my first time working on a bike thanks

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  @MotorcycleFettlersАй бұрын

  Thanks for the feedback and question. We've not tackledthe rear shock so I'm afraid we don't have any useful advice.

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  @peterhall5788Ай бұрын

  Lovely bike ,

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  @MotorcycleFettlersАй бұрын

  It was a lovely thing. I wish it was mine.

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  @aaronfanning3160Ай бұрын

  What are the wire conectors for

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  @MotorcycleFettlersАй бұрын

  I think you're referring to the carb warmers. I don't know if they were still working or how much benefit they bring.

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  @krxzyd7956Ай бұрын

  You’re way too big for that bike sorry.

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  @MotorcycleFettlersАй бұрын

  Thanks for the feedback.

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  @euregioloАй бұрын

  Verry nice restauration! I have been the proud owner of my Suzuki T 125 Stiner from 1971 since 1975. Since 1984 the machine stood in my mother's garage for over 30 years until a friend of mine brought the Suzuki back to life. It runs well up to 4000 revolutions, but unfortunately it doesn't go beyond that. Unfortunately we are missing some parts on the carburettor. These are, on the one hand, two pilot jets (part number 28 of the carburettor illustration) and, on the other hand, the lower cover of the float chamber (a part is missing). Do any of you have the parts described above or know where you can buy them? Many thanks for your help!

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  @MotorcycleFettlersАй бұрын

  Thanks for the comment. Sorry, we don't know too much about the Stringer, nor have contacts for parts. It was a lovely bike and we had an opportunity to look around and ride it around the yard.

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  @chrisnothnagel4910Ай бұрын

  Twin disks in front, single at back. Upgrade from drum at brake

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  @MotorcycleFettlersАй бұрын

  Thanks for the suggestion.

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  @MagicRoosterBluesBandАй бұрын

  This really makes the bike more lively, and hits top speed of 75mph much more quickly.

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  @MotorcycleFettlersАй бұрын

  It made a difference and I like the way it rides.

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  @camerontaplin1699Ай бұрын

  The only problem i have is the glass to see the oil level is all fogged over and can't see

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  @MotorcycleFettlersАй бұрын

  We had trouble seeing the level. It didn't look foggy but was still difficult to read.

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  @MihailKirov-us9esАй бұрын

  The pistons of mine are stuck and I can't get them to move even after bleeding the brake system. What would you recommend to clean the pistons of the brake cartridge with?

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  @MotorcycleFettlersАй бұрын

  Some suggestions. Poor boiling water over the caliper. An airline on the bleed nipple (if you have one, but be careful). With the disk pads out, try working the lever. Soak it in diesel for a few days.