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The condition of the suspension, which holds the key to handling stability, is maintained by regular internal cleaning and fork oil changes. When disassembling and servicing floating valve type uprigh...

A well-maintained motorcycle with an engine that has reached the point of being over-riding can be very quiet, with little mechanical noise. Comparing the odometer readings, there are many cases where...

When disassembling and reassembling an engine, or when assembling a bore up kit that allows you to easily increase the power of your engine, you need to be sure and careful when inserting the piston i...

Brake calipers for racing machines often incorporate caliper pistons made of aluminum with hard anodizing. For production road motorcycles, hard chrome plating is often applied to steel parts. Since c...

The master cylinder body was increased in size by installing a W-disc kit. In addition, the brake lines were replaced, and the lever touch changed to suit my preference. However, after a while, I star...

Many motorcycles produced before 1955 had aluminum nameplates or caution plates riveted to the motorcycle. Since the 70's, printed aluminum nameplates have been glued on like stickers, but if the name...

Air, fuel, and electric spark are all important elements for an engine. If there is not enough air, the engine will not perform even if there is fuel and spark. The air cleaner, which is at the entran...

While normal painting is all about how to achieve a smooth surface finish, crystal paint does the opposite and produces a beautiful coarse pattern. This canned spray-type crystal paint can easily prod...

The components of brake fluid used as hydraulic fluid for disc brakes are glycol- or silicone-based liquids with a high boiling point, low viscosity, and excellent long-term stability. It is transpare...

It is easy to dismiss old motorcycles with the cliché "it's an old motorcycles, it's just like that ......", but with proper maintenance, you can enjoy a normal motorcycle life. Old motorcycles...

Strengthening the ignition system can make a big difference in the riding quality. The difference can be seen in the power of the engine starting performance. Especially in the case of old motorcycles...

One of the most important and essential parts of motorcycle maintenance is changing the engine oil and oil filter. Both of them are not so difficult to do, but depending on the model, the body of the ...

It's important to make your own statement, but if you're too individualistic, you may look out of place. The colour of the seat is an important factor in determining the look of the motorcycle, and ca...

Maintaining the condition of an old motorcycle is a bit more difficult than that of an older motorcycle, but once the condition is improved, the motorcycle can often be driven normally afterwards. How...

The paint is clean, the engine is performing great, and there's nothing to complain about when you get your motorcycle new. That's what most new motorcycle owners think. However, even if the motorcycl...

I wanted to enjoy a 2-stroke model after a long time, so I bought a used Kawasaki 500SS Mach III and tried to restore it fully. I was completely fascinated by the light weight sprinter and fell into t...

Clutch slippage, which tends to occur when riding a motorcycle comfortably, especially when accelerating or shifting up to overtake, is really unpleasant. There must be many riders who have experience...

Yesterday it was good, today it is not. If you're an owner of an old or outdated motorcycle, you've probably had that experience at one time or another. Whether it is good or bad, there is a reason fo...

The performance of the front and rear suspension can be maintained by regular greasing and oil changes. It is important to remember to tighten the bolts and nuts that were removed during disassembly, ...

I want to achieve the best internal diameter machining.!!I want to build a cylinder that won't decay.!!iB Inoue Boling in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture, has such a thought as its company motto. Gas...