In a previous post, I discovered that my bike has a toggle switch in place of the thermo switch to control the rad fan. I ordered a part to replace the busted thermo switch, and now I am going to install it.
Rad Fan Toggle – Part 2: Repairs
Low Fuel Indicator – Part 3: Actually Repairing
In the last post in the low fuel sensor series, I mentioned that the sensor was “non-repairable” based on how damaged/worn the sensor was. It turns out I was still able to use it, and now it works. I was able to mainly follow this youtube video, as was the original plan.
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Turn Signal Stem Replacement
My new bike seems to have been dropped on its side once or twice, as both the turn signal stems on the left side have been snapped and taped back on. Today I am going to replace both of them with brand new stems.
Low Fuel Indicator – Part 2: Repairing
In a previous post, I outlined how I went about troubleshooting the low fuel indicator on my new bike. This post would have been fixing the existing sensor, but instead will be… not that.
Rad Fan Toggle – Part 1: Why?
I recently bought a Honda VF750C. One of the “quirks”, as the previous owner called them, was that the rad fan has a toggle switch. Today, I am investigating why it was installed and how.
Low Fuel Indicator – Part 1: Debugging
In my first bike post, I mentioned several issues, one being that the low fuel indicator does not work. Here is my journey in figuring this issue out:
Possible Work Around for the cheap/lazy: Watch the KMs on your trip meter. Once it gets to 200km, get gas and reset.
My First Bike
This week I purchased my first bike! Well, my first motorcycle. It is a Honda VF750C Magna V45. Let me tell ya, this bike was not sold in the states and so finding the right service manual has been a real pain in the ass. I have found resources online like this, but the actual service manual is not available. I can purchase the Haynes manual off Amazon though for about $40.
