The fuel systems on older carbureted bikes require regular maintenance. This includes tending to the petcock, fuel filters, fuel lines, and the carburetor(s). This month's How To walks you though the ...

One of the most essential bits of information I ever picked up about cars came from a close friend and mentor. He told me, “they’re all pieces of junk, and they all break.” While that’s a rather bleak ...

Got an old bike that’s not running right? The carburetor may very well need a cleaning. The carb is tasked with supplying the engine with fuel and air in a very precise ratio, and to do that it relies ...

So lesson one is BE CAREFUL. Post pretty much any problem on a motorcycle forum and you're guaranteed to get the following responses: "Try cleaning the carb." "Didja clean the carburetor?" "Give the ...

If you are a motorcyclist, you probably take pride in the appearance of your ride. Gleaming chrome, polished fairings, and slick leather are part and parcel of the biking experience. But cleaning a ...