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Yes, it sounds like a stuck float valve. You can try to gently tap the outside of that carburetor, it might free up the valve and allow it to close.

Where's the fuel leaking from? Either way check out http://vmaxforum.net , there's a ton of information there if you want to try and find the problem yourselves. Ed

1979 Honda Hawk 400. It was an OK starter bike for the time... except there was no electric start! Most times it would fire up on the first kick, but if it was rainy it would get finicky... What a pain in the a@# that was. But hey, it was cheap and it was all I could afford at the time. Went...

Many people do their own maintenance so receipts aren't always available, plus if anyone is like me I always lose mine. I look for little things that would tell me how much the owner cared for the bike. If the tires are bald, chain is really dirty, oil is old or the bike is dirty then these...

My only experience at GP Bikes wasn't that great... around 6 weeks ago I was looking at a couple of used bikes that they had. First I was looking back and forth at these 2 bikes for about 20 minutes without a single person asking me if I needed help, I finally had to get someone to find a...

The recommendations are 1oz per gallon of gas. Generally around 1/3 can per tankful.

Have you checked the compression? Perhaps its not creating enough vacuum to vaporize the air/fuel while it's cranking. Also possible... a slightly clogged idler circuit. There are all sorts of little passages in carburetors that easily get clogged. Try getting the carbs done in an ultrasonic...

Your best bet is to buy a Haynes or Clymer manual for your specific bike. It will contain all the information you will need, ranging from general maintenance right down to a complete rebuild. As for any general motorcycle maintenance books, I can't think of any off-hand, but you can always...

Just my luck... my battery couldn't just last that little bit longer until the end of the season nope, so a new battery it is. Called around to a few places for pricing and availability, Dynamic was the only one that had the recommended Yuasa in stock (though I'll admit it's an odd size) and...

I've dealt with Daniel a couple of times and have always heard nothing but good things about him and the shop. As far as I can tell he's a stand up guy. We have no idea of the circumstances... I'd give him the benefit of the doubt. Good luck Daniel, I'm sure it will all work out in the end! Ed

Wear whatever you'd like to wear. If you're safety conscious, by all means wear the full leathers... don't worry about what others think.

+1 on the Uhaul motorcycle trailer. No need to worry about ramps, super easy to load and secure... all for $15!

Here's one that I had... I did have to resize it to a smaller image before it would upload properly.

Thanks Dhruv for putting together a great ride! Nice meeting everyone, see you all the next time. Ed

Febreeze will also work very well to get the stink out.

The factory tests it before it leaves their hands and then the dealership will retest it as part of their inspection. Anything up to 10km would be normal on a brand new bike.

LOL I thought i was the only one that did this.

To put grips on I've always used Purell or similar hand sanitizers. Evaporates quickly but lubricates long enough to slip the new grips on.

I've had a few sets of ProGrips myself and always been happy with them. I currently have the Anodized Aluminum Ring and been pretty happy with them. http://lnx.progrip.com/site/products/anodized-aluminium-rings

Perhaps the fork tube is scored right around where the seal is. Inspect that area closely.