This ever happen to you? Randakk customer Randy Troy of Oceanside, CA recently faced this challenge during the resurrection of a ’79 CBX – the alternator harness plug was 100% “toast!”
Now What? (photo by Randy Troy)
Don’t worry, there’s an easy solution …and an easy prevention!
What is a petcock? Why is important to vintage motorcycle owners?
Can Proper Petcock Use Prevent This?
Restoring a vintage bike is a rite of passage for any classic motorcycle enthusiast, but it is one that home mechanics often avoid. There really is no reason to be nervous about taking on a bike project, though. With a little planning and forethought, everything usually goes pretty smoothly.
You might consider this item: Randakk’s GL1000 Carb Rebuild Video
Throttle cable replacement on GL1000s is a straightforward operation, but there is a trick I will share which makes it much easier to accomplish.
