engine and transmission

Hey guys, I need to replace my head gasket. It started pouring oil a couple days after I advanced the timing, performed a valve adjustment, and adjusted cam chain tension. I‘ve looked at the service manual and it doesn’t look like it covers much in the way of head gasket replacement. Is there...

goooood evening all, i have little 1973 honda cb175. yesterday i was on my way home from work and my engine cut out on me and i had to roll into a parking lot. i happened to grab the clutch as soon as it cut out and held it until i pulled into a spot to stop, so i'm not entirely sure if it...

Hi everyone, Aside from my introduction post, this will be my first post regarding a motorcycle. I’ve got a 1972 CB500, as per my title, and I picked it up as a “somewhat” barn find. It was in this guys garage sitting since 1989. The bike was in decent shape cosmetically, however carbs were...

I'm gradually putting together my CB350 motor. A piecemeal approach. You can see where I am just now in the first photo. One issue troubling me now is whether I've got the kick starter plate guide correctly positioned (circled in photo). It seems a bit off. Doesn't allow for the ratchet or the...