Unichrome plating is one of the surface treatments, along with decorative chrome plating, that is widely used on motorcycles and motorcycles. Unichrome plating is less expensive to reproduce than chrome plating, but the effect is clear, so there are many tinkerers who use it when restoring their motorcycles. Table of Contents Chromate treatment after zinc …
In the previous part, we have mainly polished and cleaned up the engine block, but we have found that the impression is not good because the rubber and other parts of the harness for sensors and electrical components have deteriorated, and some parts rust quickly without painting, so we detailed the painting and repair of …
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The steering stem bearing is a critical part that affects the handling of the bike. Whether it is a ball bearing or a tapered roller bearing, a scratched or dented race must be replaced, and the inner race that is press-fitted into the steering stem bearing must be extracted and hammered in to avoid damaging …
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The main stand, which is commonly installed on discontinued and old motorcycles, is a useful part of lubricating the chain and attaching and detaching the rear tire. When the main stand is removed for restoration or to grease up the pivot shaft, it is often difficult to install the strong spring. Table of Contents Return …
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There are many such cases for various reasons where we really want to reassemble the engine with the current cylinders. In such a time of need, a professional store for internal combustion engine machining can do a wonderful job. For example, it is possible to repair a cylinder that has already been oversized to its …
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Whether the vehicle is carbureted or fuel-injected, the fuel in the fuel system must be replaced regularly or it will deteriorate and cause sticking. If a motorcycle has not been ridden for a long period of time, the fuel inside the carburetor can turn into a varnish-like substance that clogs the passages, making it impossible …
The point-controlled ignition system employs a retro and simple mechanism not found in modern motorcycles. The moment the point contacts open, grounding is interrupted, causing a sudden flow of electricity to the primary coil of the ignition coil (IG coil), which is amplified by the IG coil and transmitted to the plug cord to ignite …
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Maintenance is essential for drive chains to reduce friction loss and prevent rust. When cleaning and lubricating the chain with chain oil, care must be taken to prevent it from splashing onto the rear tire, but newspaper or cardboard can effectively guard against this. I want to spray plenty of chain cleaner and chain oil. …
Whether it is a 2-stroke or 4-stroke engine, a single-cylinder engine or a multi-cylinder engine, if you like tinkering with motorcycles, you must own a compression gauge (compression tester).Owning this measuring device allows you to know the compression condition of the cylinders as a definite numerical value, rather than an atmospheric value, and in the …
When turning bolts, nuts, and screws, it is an ironclad rule to use tools appropriate for the size of the screw. However, a little carelessness or messy work, as well as mistakes made by previous workers, can damage the hexagonal corners and cross-holes. We want to do something before decisive damage occurs. In such cases, …
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