Uploaded August 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Welcome to episode 2 of the Broken Moto Show! You know the deal, you send us your questions we try to answer them!



Submit questions to: askbrokenmoto@gmail.com
motorcyclemd.com
howtomotorcyclerepair.com


Question 1: cb400 not running on all cylinders
Compression and leak down test: howtomotorcyclerepair.com/motorcycleleakdowntest


Point gap and timing: youtu.be/i5a2U52pMjc3



Things needed for an engine to run: howtomotorcyclerepair.com/motorcycle-not-running-check-these-3-simple-tricks-out


IR Gun: amzn.to/2CQ3frd

gauge: amzn.to/3hrIily



Question 2: VT750 lagging acceleration in 5th/6th gear

Maybe lean? Maybe clutch? Maybe coil?

VT750 pilot jet and shim needle info: youtu.be/9D6Z6tleHcg


Question 3: Shadow 1100 exhaust pop / rough idle Running lean for sure.

Needs a carb clean

Cody’s carb clean tutorial: themotorcyclemd.com/Twin-Carb-Pro-Tutorial

Deceleration backfire video: youtu.be/eSky1ZfHdhA