Uploaded November 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Question 1: Assembly lube a good idea?
Answer: Absolutely!

Permatex assembly lube
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Question 2: 1978 Honda CB400A low compression and ½ throttle hesitation
Answer: Cody’s carb clean video: themotorcyclemd.com/Twin-Carb-Pro-Tutorial
Compression gauge: amzn.to/2iZ8GHn
Don’t use the HF compression gauge: youtu.be/q1H7550B48I
Leak down test: howtomotorcyclerepair.com/motorcycleleakdowntest
DIY leak down tester: howtomotorcyclerepair.com/how-to-leak-down-test-diy-build

Question 3: 1986 Honda VT1100 - Front brake rebuild?
You need to rebuild your front brake master cylinder. As well as your front brake caliper.

Question 4: 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan VN800 - stuck float and gas in crankcase.
Answer: Carb needs to be cleaned/rebuilt. Change the oil. Let’s hope no hydrolock damage occurred.

Matt’s carb clean video - howtomotorcyclerepair.com/vulcancarbclean


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