Recent content by lee_man

Hi everyone, I was wondering what I should be using to clean up the engine on my bike? As I discussed earlier I have an older bike and it is dingy grey. What can I use that won't kill me with toxins on my next ride? Lee_man

Re: City council voting on getting rid of free parking for motorcycles today I have friends who do and have worked for the government. THEY WASTE TRUCK LOADS OF MONEY! They are worried about a small percentage of parking in toronto? Lee_Man

Soooo, Parts replaced. the chain has to be retention also. The bike is running awesome! Again thanks, lee_man

That was it... joint carb 1 and 2 both have cracks. Super expensive little pieces of rubber. cheapest I found was $150 with shipping. Thanks everyone for your input! lee_man

I used star tron on my bike... I know sea foam is good also.

New chain and sprocket

Interesting Thanks all for the input... From what I have read it might be the carb/gas intake valve. I am taking it over to my friends garage on the weekend to to take a look. I will keep you guys posted :) lee_man

Thanks for the advise, I am not sure what your issue is with the old bike. I have been fixing it up myself and it has been very cost effective. lee_man

Hi everyone. I am a new rider and just purchased an 81 yamaha maxim 550 @ the beginning of the summer. I have recently been having issues while excelerating... If I excelerate quickly I will stutter 1-3 times and my rear tire does a little breep sound each time like it is losing traction and if...

lee_man... had it for soooo long I do not remember :)