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WHY THE BLUE-BLACK SMOKE WHEN COLD STARTING?
Oil or, if white smoke also appears, its from coolant,. Typically really dark smoke signifies that just the valve seals alone need replacing. you will have oil slipping past the valve stem seals th...
WHY THE WHITE SMOKE WHEN COLD STARTING?
That's antifreeze coolant! Look for brown or leaking head gaskets. See also: HOW TO IMPROVE START UP, WARM UP, IDLING AND ACCELERATION
WHY PERIODICALLY CHECK YOUR WHEEL BEARINGS?
Because your life depends on it! You only have two wheels. If one bearing fails, jams up or collapses, you lose directional control and, if in heavy traffic, could veer into an oncoming car. A wors...
HOW TO CARE FOR CHROME ACCESSORIES
There are many erroneous ideas about chrome-plated accessories and how to care for and clean them by many chemical brand's slick advertising campaigns. Our years of experience in discussing corrosi...
WHEN TO REPLACE VALVE TIMING BELTS
This is a long disputed question with no hard and fast rules or answers but, consider this: 1975 to 1987 4-cylinder cog belts are a very common automotive type that should and will last safely to 4...
WHY YOU NEED A MOTORCYCLE BATTERY CHARGER IN THE SUMMER
During the summer, a typical Gold Wing rider does a lot of low RPM night cruising with lights, stereo and accessories switched on resulting in chronic discharge of the battery. The battery will not...
WHAT SHOULD I USE TO CLEAN MY WINDSHIELD?
Your best bet for cleaning an acrylic, such as Plexiglass, Lexan or Shen Chuen, windshield is to use soap or detergent and water. Chemical cleaners can discolor or deteriorate the finish. Meguiars...
WHEN DO YOU NEED A NEW EXHAUST SYSTEM?
The most obvious indication that your Honda Gold Wing's exhaust system is failing is a deteriorating appearance and increasing engine and exhaust noise. What is not so obvious is that your engine c...
MY ORDER SHOWS DELIVERED BUT WAS NOT RECEIVED.
The insurance on your order only covers damage or loss in transit but not if your carrier scans it delivered. There are still a few things you can do. 1. Check with those who live with you to find ...
THE ITEMS I RECEIVED ARE NOT WHAT I ORDERED.
First compare the part numbers on your invoice with what you received. The order is downloaded from our website to create the invoice which you can verify against your email order confirmation. If ...