WORLD'S BEST CX500 KIT! Randakk Master Carb Overhaul Kit® for Honda CX500 (and variants) includes everything you need (and nothing you don't!) for a comprehensive carb overhaul on carbureted CX500. This kit is proprietary to Randakk's … [Continue reading]
The XSCharge Electronic Ignition System is a direct replacement for the points plate and points cam system on a Yamaha XS400. This is an all-inclusive kit that comes with rotor, grommet, copper spacer washer, and spark plug caps. … [Continue reading]
You might consider this item ..synchronization is shown: Randakk's GL1000 Carb Rebuild Video Proper carb synchronization is the key to a sweet running bike. When carb sync is out of whack, you can have a poor idle, poor off-idle response, … [Continue reading]
I was inspired to create this Tech Tip after reading an old post by Jim Myers on the Classic Wing Club mail list. The general context of the thread surrounded the issue of setting idle mixture screws. My view - a proper carb rebuild on a vintage … [Continue reading]
You might consider this item: Randakk's GL1000 Carb Rebuild Video Here's a partial list of problems encountered by amateurs when rebuilding GL1000 carbs. Often, I'm called upon to resolve botched rebuilds by incompetent mechanics, current or … [Continue reading]
Does your early GL1000 sound like a rattling bucket of bolts when idling? If so, you might have a serious engine problem but most likely you do not. Read on... … [Continue reading]
Head gaskets on early 'Wings are ultra reliable. The vast majority of these bikes are still running flawlessly on the original, factory-installed head gaskets which are now 40+ years old. Rare failures are usually caused by inattention and poor … [Continue reading]
I was very fortunate to grow up in a neighborhood and farm family full of excellent shade-tree mechanics. Mostly they were short on cash and long on resourcefulness. I learned quite a lot by pestering these very talented home-gown mechanics. … [Continue reading]
Warning: Controversial Material! I grew up in a farm family in the South, so I'm very fond of corn. Of course I like grits, but my favorite form of corn is high quality bourbon! I have personally benefited from crop subsidies and understand the … [Continue reading]
