Not sure how my post got deleted, but I was able to add the picture for clarification on the barb which I'm talking about. Previous owner had a hose running from it to atmosphere. 

@Matthew Tipton I would do an oil change. Fuel can get past the rings and into the transmission. I would start there.

For my first Shadow vlx600, I was doing a AFP delete, and I decided to remove the carburetor to remove the air/fuel screw and put an extended dial in place. This is when I noticed it did not have t...

Hello all, so I finally got my bike put backtogether. Try to start the bike. Was successfull but couldnt keep a idle. So I tried adjustment the fuel mix screw to 3 turn outs. Still nothing checked ...

@☣️BioBoy☣️ youll have to get yourself a stock wiring diagram and start tracing wires form each of the components, the coils, regulator, relays, etc,  and very likely need to run your own wire...

@Zay you can look at the vin sticker, a black anbd white sticker affixed to the frame, often times the neck or the downtubes.  it will say something like VT1100C which will tell you which mode...

@dwell1119 very cool bike man, but unfortunately this is out of my scope of expertise. however just from other bikes ive worked on, if your shocks are out of spec then yes a new replacement could h...

@Michael Woodcock i use saint gobain F-4040-A Tygon Tubing. and i slide our fuel line protectors over them oir you can use f6 split loom to protect them. 

@Michael Woodcock oh man you gotta post some pics of your collection! would love to see these! 

I am trying to rewire my first motorcycle, chopper/bobber. When I bought the bike it was mi key moused together pretty good. Nothing was where it was supposed to be. Which is fine I understand that...

Hey wassup bike community, I have a 1995 Honda shadow 1100. The problem is I can't figure out which one it is due to the shadow family being so big. I can't find parts and it doesn't look the same ...

The bike has a good amount of wear under the stock floorboards. From the police department and myself taking sharp turns. How can I gain height to clear them? Can I simply go up an inch or two on e...

Updating a 2020 Police Road King and I need help.

Anyone know where to get molded carb fuel hoses?  Or are they even available?  Or have a recommended fuel line to purchase that will last?  I use 7.5mm ID bulk fuel hose from an auto...

Been riding 40+ years.  Been tinkering 25+ years.  Been on forums (mostly as a quiet stalker for knowledge and ideas) 10+ years. I ride a '99 Shadow ACE 750 short chop/bobber, '72 Harley...

duel carb hose removal for velocity stack install Anyone have a video or diagram showing how to do this?

@Tomie Fournier regular gas my dude. high octane is for high compression vehicles. 

@Jason Goorhouse heck yeah! lasted longer than most! 

@DaLong tie a handkerchief between the forks. helps a lot! 

@Hammer24 we are actually beginnign r&d on exhaust and max performance tuning kits next month so we should have some fun stuff for ya soon!  love the 1300!