In distinction to a collection of misadventures with different bikes, my 2000 CB 750 Nighthawk has been the epitome of motorbike reliability. Yup, save for some leaky gaskets and typical upkeep, the standard Honda has carried out amazingly properly for 20+ years and 80,000+ all-season miles.

Till a few month in the past, that’s.

The Set Up

One morning, as a substitute of firing up immediately and settling into a pleasant, comfortable idle, the 750cc powerplant cranked over for what appeared like an eternity earlier than begrudgingly burbling to life. There was a noticeable miss within the engine too, although I attributed that to a chilly, choke-less begin.

As soon as underway although, one thing was clearly awry. After sputtering across the block, I did a U-turn and pulled again into my driveway to research.

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It occurs –  you might be driving comfortably, and whoa…an odd gentle flashes on the dashboard? If one thing like this occurs, it’s possible you’ll even query whether or not your automobile is about to cease working. The conclusion that the issue lies within the safety gentle of your automobile will nonetheless trigger you a quick second of uncertainty. 

What precisely is the safety gentle on a automobile?

There’s a built-in anti-theft mechanism in your automobile. The automobile’s horn will

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