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Saturday, October 24, 2009
How to find the right bike for me.?
Hi, i am 12 years old and 5 feet tall and about 85 puonds and looking for a two stroke, i have been riding 4 strokes for 5 years and i want more power!
How to find the right bike for me.?
Buy a GT or haro
How to find the right bike for me.?
a' aa. you are kid. you must ride bike without engine..
Reply:well i think what the right thing for you to do is to talk to your parents about it then ask them to take you to any sports store or even wal-mart to try to find the right bike for you. good luck.
Reply:if u hav 1 in ur town city or watever u live in, go 2 Dick's Sporting Goods. they can tell u the perfect bike 4 a preeteen soon 2 b a teenager. trust me, thats were i got my bike and its just plain PERFECT!!
plus, i hope u mean a bicycle. ur 2 young 2 ride a motercycle. trust me, im younger than u r.
Reply:If you're just looking for an easy ride, then get a 21-speed from Academy. They range in price from $60-150, so make sure you're getting what you want when you buy one. If you're looking for a bike to exercise on, then get a bike with no gears. There are tons of bike with no gears and those are the PERFECT type of bike to have for exercise. This will make you do more work and get you into shape fast. Otherwise, just take a trip to Academy.
www.academy.com
Bicycles I mean.
For Motorcycles go to:
http://powersports.honda.com/motorcycles...
search away!
Good Luck!
Reply:wow...all you people are 'tarded the kid is asking about bikes with 4 and 2 strokes in the motorcycle section and you all assume he's talking about a huffy, just cause he's 12...whats wrong with riding something dangerous if your parents approve and you have the ability and knowledge that you can get hurt?
Dude, Yamaha will set you up. best thing to do is to call up their people and give them a little info. They will have alot more experience on the handling qualities and power of all their vehicles and can give you an idea of what you can shoot for in your riding range.
How to find the right bike for me.?
Buy a GT or haro
How to find the right bike for me.?
a' aa. you are kid. you must ride bike without engine..
Reply:well i think what the right thing for you to do is to talk to your parents about it then ask them to take you to any sports store or even wal-mart to try to find the right bike for you. good luck.
Reply:if u hav 1 in ur town city or watever u live in, go 2 Dick's Sporting Goods. they can tell u the perfect bike 4 a preeteen soon 2 b a teenager. trust me, thats were i got my bike and its just plain PERFECT!!
plus, i hope u mean a bicycle. ur 2 young 2 ride a motercycle. trust me, im younger than u r.
Reply:If you're just looking for an easy ride, then get a 21-speed from Academy. They range in price from $60-150, so make sure you're getting what you want when you buy one. If you're looking for a bike to exercise on, then get a bike with no gears. There are tons of bike with no gears and those are the PERFECT type of bike to have for exercise. This will make you do more work and get you into shape fast. Otherwise, just take a trip to Academy.
www.academy.com
Bicycles I mean.
For Motorcycles go to:
http://powersports.honda.com/motorcycles...
search away!
Good Luck!
Reply:wow...all you people are 'tarded the kid is asking about bikes with 4 and 2 strokes in the motorcycle section and you all assume he's talking about a huffy, just cause he's 12...whats wrong with riding something dangerous if your parents approve and you have the ability and knowledge that you can get hurt?
Dude, Yamaha will set you up. best thing to do is to call up their people and give them a little info. They will have alot more experience on the handling qualities and power of all their vehicles and can give you an idea of what you can shoot for in your riding range.
Motorcycle advice?
I am looking into buying a 1989 suzuki GSX 500 with 18k miles. its in great condition, near mint. I am a new rider, with little to no experience. I am also 5`11" and just under 140lbs. (im a girl, lol) The sellers wants $1650 for it. is this a good deal like i think or should i look for something else?
thanks
Motorcycle advice?
look around and find a better deal not that great
Motorcycle advice?
Not that bad of a deal. However, I have a few suggestions.
First, actually inspect the bike with your own eyes. It is not a good idea to buy a used motorcycle over the Internet sight unseen.
Bring a friend. If you do not have your motorcycle license yet, bring a friend with a motorcycle license. Bring two helmets.
First, check some of the obvious items. It will give you an idea of how the bike was maintained.
Look at the chain. Is it rusty? Is it adjusted to near its limit?
If it has adjustable brakes, are they adjusted to their limit? If it has disk brakes, are the disks rusty, pitted or grooved?
If the bike has a center stand, put it on the center stand. Have your friend hold the bike steady. Pull on the rear wheel from side to side. Is there any play in the swing arm?
Look at the tires. Is there good tread? Is there any weather checking?
Look at the oil. Does it look black and neglected or does it look like it had a recent change?
Look at the overall appearance. Is there lots of rust? Are pieces missing or broken? Are there any bad scratches or dents that you are unwilling to accept? Is the seat ripped?
Start the engine. Did the owner warm it up before you got there or was the engine cold? Was it easy to start? Did it turn over well or did the battery sound weak? Did it smoke when it started? Any unusual sounds? Is there excessive valve clatter?
Take it for a ride. How does the engine run? Does it smoke? Does the transmission shift smoothly? Does the clutch slip? Are the brakes firm? Do the brakes squeal? Are there any unusual rattles? Does the suspension work well or easily bottom out?
Any defects you find are something that you may need to deal with in the future. Some items can be inexpensive to repair. However, some motorcycle parts can be surprisingly expensive. If it is an older bike, spare parts may not be readily available. Once you buy it, any repairs required to keep it on the road will be your responsibility.
It helps to know at what price bikes of similar size and age sell for in your local area. This will help you judge if the bike is priced correctly. Watch the classifieds.
If you decide to buy it, get yourself a maintenance manual. I got a Clymer manual for my bike on eBay for about $25. It will pay for itself the first time you use it.
Reply:Price : Mileage : Years = Good deal.
However, I would find a local motorcycle repair shop. Offer to pay the mechanic there $50 to come check out the bike before you buy. He can tell you if it's really a good deal. The seller should let the mechanic test drive it.
Reply:It's not that bad of a deal, especially if it is in great shape mechanically as well as body wise. Bring someone familiar with bike along with you to look for problems/concerns and help you with the fit.
tanning
thanks
Motorcycle advice?
look around and find a better deal not that great
Motorcycle advice?
Not that bad of a deal. However, I have a few suggestions.
First, actually inspect the bike with your own eyes. It is not a good idea to buy a used motorcycle over the Internet sight unseen.
Bring a friend. If you do not have your motorcycle license yet, bring a friend with a motorcycle license. Bring two helmets.
First, check some of the obvious items. It will give you an idea of how the bike was maintained.
Look at the chain. Is it rusty? Is it adjusted to near its limit?
If it has adjustable brakes, are they adjusted to their limit? If it has disk brakes, are the disks rusty, pitted or grooved?
If the bike has a center stand, put it on the center stand. Have your friend hold the bike steady. Pull on the rear wheel from side to side. Is there any play in the swing arm?
Look at the tires. Is there good tread? Is there any weather checking?
Look at the oil. Does it look black and neglected or does it look like it had a recent change?
Look at the overall appearance. Is there lots of rust? Are pieces missing or broken? Are there any bad scratches or dents that you are unwilling to accept? Is the seat ripped?
Start the engine. Did the owner warm it up before you got there or was the engine cold? Was it easy to start? Did it turn over well or did the battery sound weak? Did it smoke when it started? Any unusual sounds? Is there excessive valve clatter?
Take it for a ride. How does the engine run? Does it smoke? Does the transmission shift smoothly? Does the clutch slip? Are the brakes firm? Do the brakes squeal? Are there any unusual rattles? Does the suspension work well or easily bottom out?
Any defects you find are something that you may need to deal with in the future. Some items can be inexpensive to repair. However, some motorcycle parts can be surprisingly expensive. If it is an older bike, spare parts may not be readily available. Once you buy it, any repairs required to keep it on the road will be your responsibility.
It helps to know at what price bikes of similar size and age sell for in your local area. This will help you judge if the bike is priced correctly. Watch the classifieds.
If you decide to buy it, get yourself a maintenance manual. I got a Clymer manual for my bike on eBay for about $25. It will pay for itself the first time you use it.
Reply:Price : Mileage : Years = Good deal.
However, I would find a local motorcycle repair shop. Offer to pay the mechanic there $50 to come check out the bike before you buy. He can tell you if it's really a good deal. The seller should let the mechanic test drive it.
Reply:It's not that bad of a deal, especially if it is in great shape mechanically as well as body wise. Bring someone familiar with bike along with you to look for problems/concerns and help you with the fit.
tanning
What is the difference between a mini quad and a quad?
I am looking to purchase a quad for a first time rider. It's for a child and I am wondering if the mini quad is just smaller hense the mini title? Or is it like those mini dirt bikes that look like tiny ninja bikes? The engine sizes are the same I think (on the quads) so Im just wondering exactly why the mini in front of it?
What is the difference between a mini quad and a quad?
i assume a mini quad is like a mini moto.a bit to small even for a child realy.if your child is only young go for an auto with restrictable throttle.some quads for children even have a cord that raps round your wrist so if your child takes off it pulls out and cuts off the engine.
What is the difference between a mini quad and a quad?
a mini quad is the 4 wheel ver of a pocket bike from 50cc to 110cc ish top speeds are about 35 screeming, Yes its the 4wheeler ver of the "tiny ninja bikes"
What is the difference between a mini quad and a quad?
i assume a mini quad is like a mini moto.a bit to small even for a child realy.if your child is only young go for an auto with restrictable throttle.some quads for children even have a cord that raps round your wrist so if your child takes off it pulls out and cuts off the engine.
What is the difference between a mini quad and a quad?
a mini quad is the 4 wheel ver of a pocket bike from 50cc to 110cc ish top speeds are about 35 screeming, Yes its the 4wheeler ver of the "tiny ninja bikes"
I have a 250 superdream 1980 the battery wont hold a charge?
when i get a new battery from a dealer will it be charged or will i have to charge it myself
I have a 250 superdream 1980 the battery wont hold a charge?
it will have some charge in
why not call a day ahead and ask them if they'll charge it for you
I have a 250 superdream 1980 the battery wont hold a charge?
bike batterys wont have much charge in them.i even had to put the acid in the cells myself last time i bought one.dont worry its not hard and every things supplied plus instructions
Reply:Bike batteries only last 2-3 years if yours is older ,time for a new one.
Call ahead to the shop and ask them to put your new battery on the charger so it's juiced up when you get it.
Reply:probobly need a new battery ,also check its charging ok on the bike as the regulator rect aint the best on these bikes when they get old
Reply:your new battery will need charged before fitting but that may not be the fault...its etither the stator coils or more likely the voltage gregulator/rectifier..
I have a 250 superdream 1980 the battery wont hold a charge?
it will have some charge in
why not call a day ahead and ask them if they'll charge it for you
I have a 250 superdream 1980 the battery wont hold a charge?
bike batterys wont have much charge in them.i even had to put the acid in the cells myself last time i bought one.dont worry its not hard and every things supplied plus instructions
Reply:Bike batteries only last 2-3 years if yours is older ,time for a new one.
Call ahead to the shop and ask them to put your new battery on the charger so it's juiced up when you get it.
Reply:probobly need a new battery ,also check its charging ok on the bike as the regulator rect aint the best on these bikes when they get old
Reply:your new battery will need charged before fitting but that may not be the fault...its etither the stator coils or more likely the voltage gregulator/rectifier..
DMV laws for 150 cc Moped in VA?
I was thinking about getting a moped with 60+ MPH. Do I need to get a motorcycle liscense and how much is usually insurance a month for one of these things?
DMV laws for 150 cc Moped in VA?
In Va a moped is defined as having a motor less than 50cc and having a maximum speed of 30mph. Anything bigger/faster than that is considered to be a motorcycle. Therefore, you would need a motorcycle endorsement in order to operate it. I'm not sure of the insurance. You would probably get different answers from different insurance companies. I would suggest taking MSF basic riders course. This will help you get you endorsment and may get you a discount on you insurance.
DMV laws for 150 cc Moped in VA?
The best thing you can do is look up DMV in Va. and see what the requirements are, straight from the government.
DMV laws for 150 cc Moped in VA?
In Va a moped is defined as having a motor less than 50cc and having a maximum speed of 30mph. Anything bigger/faster than that is considered to be a motorcycle. Therefore, you would need a motorcycle endorsement in order to operate it. I'm not sure of the insurance. You would probably get different answers from different insurance companies. I would suggest taking MSF basic riders course. This will help you get you endorsment and may get you a discount on you insurance.
DMV laws for 150 cc Moped in VA?
The best thing you can do is look up DMV in Va. and see what the requirements are, straight from the government.
Where is the manufactured date located on a yamaha rt 180?
i think you have to take off the gas tank and it's on the frame somewhere around there
and by the way, the rt 180 is a beast (my first bike...ha ha)
and by the way, the rt 180 is a beast (my first bike...ha ha)
How did you learn to ride?
When I purchased my first bike in 1972 (a 1968 BSA Shooting Star) I had
absolutely no riding experience except for about an hour riding in a parking lot on a buddies Honda 70.
I was working 85 miles from the dealer. The purchase was made over the phone and payment was by mail.
The dealer left the bike outside his shop, deposited the keys and ownership at a restaurant next door and I picked up the bike on a Sunday.
Took me an hour to kick start it because I did not know what a fuel petcock was. The owner of the restaurant finally took pity on me and came out to assist me.
Drove the bike 85 miles back to my workplace that day.
Took three months of riding before I went for my license. And I only did that because I got nicked for speeding and the cops gave me a week to produce a valid license.
At the time I would have been labelled a "squid" or worse. A lot has changed in 30 years but I still own a BSA 441 (not the original - it's long gone) and I ride it 5-6 hours weekly.
How did you learn to ride?
Wow...thats...awesome in my opinion...learn by experience...unfortunately I have no experience yet and its kind of sad the way people answer questions in here..if youre not middle aged buying a flipping Harley the answer is youre going to kill yourself...I'm 18 hoping to get a YZF-R6 to ride and I saw a question similar to mine where the kid just got attacked...all they said was no you're too young and its too much power..kill a dream why dont you.... nice story though...cool to just pick up something out of nowhere...must have been a hard but fun 85 miles haha.
How did you learn to ride?
I started on a 5 horse tecumseh mini bike when i was 6...
when i turned 8, i traded it for a Kawasaki 550 LTD, rode that bike all summer around the yard for 7 years
when i turned 15, I traded it for some truck parts, then when i turned 17, i got a 1977 Honda CB750FourK...
i got my permit, and i've been riding ever since (that was 6 years ago)
now i have a Honda CBR1100XX, and i ride it regularly...
Reply:learnt to ride down the river with mates on an old honda 70 stepper.great fun we would ride for hours on a 拢1 of petrol .you couldnt cut your lawn for that nowadays
Reply:Bought a Honda XR 75 off of a mate when I was 11 and he showed me the basics. On the road my dad taught me the basics.
Reply:@ drumgod - I wouldn't take those comments as an attack, it's more likely that those people shudder to think of the ways they almost killed themselves. The death rates for sportbike riders is high and it's possible someone knows someone who got hurt badly or even died.
I learned on a YZ125 dirtbike from the age of 15. We lived just outside the city and I drove that thing everywhere.
Reply:I learned at the school of hard knocks. My first bike was a 1970 cb750 honda I bought in 1975. I didn't know I was supposed to learn anything, just how to shift the gears. Fortunately I never had an accident but back to your question, I just jumped on and started riding.
Reply:near enough the same as you bought bought a mate's nsu 19 69-70insured it bought provisional licence %26amp; then went straight out on the road %26amp; road that for about a year never droped that one took my test about 1975 failed going through an unmarked cross roads, ( my street) "lol" perfect pass second time a few month later in the snow bloody freezing %26amp; all electrics were packing up 6volt system had to use hand signals,
Reply:I learned on a dragstrip and after awhile got a street bike a305 honda it was fun so I moved up to a KZ1000 LTD over the years. I have had Honda's , Yamaha's and Kawasaki also Kymco and Harley. I have ridden everything from superstock Honda to Blown Top Fuel Harley and we did not put wheelie bars on them then you had to ride it. Still have the KZ and a Kymco Venox. I never took a saftey course but I would have you new guys should what I see out there now is not good for the sport. It will only bring trouble down on all off us.
Reply:I was 13 when i convinced my folks i had to have a dirt bike.They bought me a new 1968 Suzuki 100 which wasn't made for dirt but i got by til i learned to ride it,then i traded up to a Bultaco motocrosser.At 18 i got an old BSA M22 which i rode til i was 21.Then i bought a 1956 Panhead which i still own.Had a few other bikes through the years too.I'm like you though ,nobody taught me,i just got on a started riding.My main ride now is a 2002 Electraglide Classic.I almost bought an old BSA Victor recently.I still love those old thumpers.
Reply:Great stories here! I first learned by begging rides on my friend's '83 Yamaha Virago 750. It was a Harley clone with a v-twin engine. I just remember how HUGE it seemed... and the giddy laughter that bubbles up from piloting something way more powerful than a normal car.
Riding in a big city I had no helmet, no leathers, no license, and shudder to think about it now... my buddy soon picked up all three though and was a very safe rider. That Virago was a pretty reliable bike too, except for the stupid starter that kept breaking.
I remember him letting another friend of ours have a ride. That guy was used to much smaller engines. First time on -- wouldn't you know it -- whacked open the throttle, the bike roared and wheelied up like a wild horse and dumped him off on his knees. The bike drifted into some brush and had almost no damage, while our friend slid JUST enough on the concrete to tear through his jeans, but no real blood was drawn. Lucky as hell...
Somehow I didn't ride for seven years after those great summers. But the bug bit again hard after college. I picked up a Honda Shadow and took the MSF class. Four bikes later I'm still riding and even doing long trips, but I can't seem to talk my old friend back into it. He actually still has the mighty Virago, but after years of sitting it's become a conversation piece in back of his garage. One day, I'll hook him again, I know it. I can tell from the way he looks at new bikes that the next tiny push could be the one...
Reply:Moved to florida after graduating high school and needed a way to get around other than friends. They did not require insurance if your finance company did not. So went and looked at a few and got one from a used dealer with payments of about 50 a week. Drove till i got caught with no liesen and let go. Required at that age in florida to take a msf course before you can get liesen and then not to even have to take a driving test so finally got my liesen. Bought a few, few hundred buck bikes and a few used from dealers too. None over 1500 bucks. One day would like a new one but will keep getting used or even good used bike though. Started riding 1989-90.
rd
Reply:My riding start sounds like a comic strip, but ended well. Just before I finished high school (1952), I bought a 1942 Harley 45. The owner rode it out, but told me it needed rod bearings, as it was knocking. Price was right, so I took it. I was a farm boy, had already rebuilt hay baler and tractor engines, without assistance, and the ols owner loaned me a book, "Nicholsons Motorcycle Repair" or close name. I read it, and tore into the engine. Jury rigged a bit of a lapping setup, my Dad got me a new set of bearings, and gaskets. After a few evenings work, it was back together, and IT RAN!
My little shop was about 50 yards from the front gate, so thought I would ride there and back, almost ran over a side delivery rake and a mower on that trip, Next day, rode to the road, and about 1/4 mile up the road, and turned around in a church yard. There and back - OK. Next day, something broke on one of our machines, a small part, but had top go to town to be welded. So, I got on the bike, and away we go! About 1/2 mile toward town,was a creek, a small bridge, with a bend in the road, right in the middle of the bridge. So, I got there, slowly, and since it was a RH bend, pulled the RH bar, to take the bend. Almost hit the LH side of the bridge. Reaction was to get away, so I leaned right, and the bike followed, and I missed the bridge. Other than killing it a a few stoplights, the rest of the trip was uneventfull. The next ride was on Sunday, a couple of days later, I rode 40-50 miles or so, without incident. Rode the bike the rest of the sumer, sold it before leaving for college, then in the spring, bought an Indian Chief. That was the longest time I did not have a bike, since 1952. In Tennessee, in those days, to get a license, all you needed to do was type "Motorcycle Also" on your drivers license. When you renewed your license, the new license would have "Motorcycle Also" printed on it.
Now, about 1/2 million miles later, still riding. Have done some competition stuff, dirt, a bit of road racing, a lot of drag racing, and land speed trials. Would not trade the experience for all the money in the world!
Tomcotexas.
purchase flowers
absolutely no riding experience except for about an hour riding in a parking lot on a buddies Honda 70.
I was working 85 miles from the dealer. The purchase was made over the phone and payment was by mail.
The dealer left the bike outside his shop, deposited the keys and ownership at a restaurant next door and I picked up the bike on a Sunday.
Took me an hour to kick start it because I did not know what a fuel petcock was. The owner of the restaurant finally took pity on me and came out to assist me.
Drove the bike 85 miles back to my workplace that day.
Took three months of riding before I went for my license. And I only did that because I got nicked for speeding and the cops gave me a week to produce a valid license.
At the time I would have been labelled a "squid" or worse. A lot has changed in 30 years but I still own a BSA 441 (not the original - it's long gone) and I ride it 5-6 hours weekly.
How did you learn to ride?
Wow...thats...awesome in my opinion...learn by experience...unfortunately I have no experience yet and its kind of sad the way people answer questions in here..if youre not middle aged buying a flipping Harley the answer is youre going to kill yourself...I'm 18 hoping to get a YZF-R6 to ride and I saw a question similar to mine where the kid just got attacked...all they said was no you're too young and its too much power..kill a dream why dont you.... nice story though...cool to just pick up something out of nowhere...must have been a hard but fun 85 miles haha.
How did you learn to ride?
I started on a 5 horse tecumseh mini bike when i was 6...
when i turned 8, i traded it for a Kawasaki 550 LTD, rode that bike all summer around the yard for 7 years
when i turned 15, I traded it for some truck parts, then when i turned 17, i got a 1977 Honda CB750FourK...
i got my permit, and i've been riding ever since (that was 6 years ago)
now i have a Honda CBR1100XX, and i ride it regularly...
Reply:learnt to ride down the river with mates on an old honda 70 stepper.great fun we would ride for hours on a 拢1 of petrol .you couldnt cut your lawn for that nowadays
Reply:Bought a Honda XR 75 off of a mate when I was 11 and he showed me the basics. On the road my dad taught me the basics.
Reply:@ drumgod - I wouldn't take those comments as an attack, it's more likely that those people shudder to think of the ways they almost killed themselves. The death rates for sportbike riders is high and it's possible someone knows someone who got hurt badly or even died.
I learned on a YZ125 dirtbike from the age of 15. We lived just outside the city and I drove that thing everywhere.
Reply:I learned at the school of hard knocks. My first bike was a 1970 cb750 honda I bought in 1975. I didn't know I was supposed to learn anything, just how to shift the gears. Fortunately I never had an accident but back to your question, I just jumped on and started riding.
Reply:near enough the same as you bought bought a mate's nsu 19 69-70insured it bought provisional licence %26amp; then went straight out on the road %26amp; road that for about a year never droped that one took my test about 1975 failed going through an unmarked cross roads, ( my street) "lol" perfect pass second time a few month later in the snow bloody freezing %26amp; all electrics were packing up 6volt system had to use hand signals,
Reply:I learned on a dragstrip and after awhile got a street bike a305 honda it was fun so I moved up to a KZ1000 LTD over the years. I have had Honda's , Yamaha's and Kawasaki also Kymco and Harley. I have ridden everything from superstock Honda to Blown Top Fuel Harley and we did not put wheelie bars on them then you had to ride it. Still have the KZ and a Kymco Venox. I never took a saftey course but I would have you new guys should what I see out there now is not good for the sport. It will only bring trouble down on all off us.
Reply:I was 13 when i convinced my folks i had to have a dirt bike.They bought me a new 1968 Suzuki 100 which wasn't made for dirt but i got by til i learned to ride it,then i traded up to a Bultaco motocrosser.At 18 i got an old BSA M22 which i rode til i was 21.Then i bought a 1956 Panhead which i still own.Had a few other bikes through the years too.I'm like you though ,nobody taught me,i just got on a started riding.My main ride now is a 2002 Electraglide Classic.I almost bought an old BSA Victor recently.I still love those old thumpers.
Reply:Great stories here! I first learned by begging rides on my friend's '83 Yamaha Virago 750. It was a Harley clone with a v-twin engine. I just remember how HUGE it seemed... and the giddy laughter that bubbles up from piloting something way more powerful than a normal car.
Riding in a big city I had no helmet, no leathers, no license, and shudder to think about it now... my buddy soon picked up all three though and was a very safe rider. That Virago was a pretty reliable bike too, except for the stupid starter that kept breaking.
I remember him letting another friend of ours have a ride. That guy was used to much smaller engines. First time on -- wouldn't you know it -- whacked open the throttle, the bike roared and wheelied up like a wild horse and dumped him off on his knees. The bike drifted into some brush and had almost no damage, while our friend slid JUST enough on the concrete to tear through his jeans, but no real blood was drawn. Lucky as hell...
Somehow I didn't ride for seven years after those great summers. But the bug bit again hard after college. I picked up a Honda Shadow and took the MSF class. Four bikes later I'm still riding and even doing long trips, but I can't seem to talk my old friend back into it. He actually still has the mighty Virago, but after years of sitting it's become a conversation piece in back of his garage. One day, I'll hook him again, I know it. I can tell from the way he looks at new bikes that the next tiny push could be the one...
Reply:Moved to florida after graduating high school and needed a way to get around other than friends. They did not require insurance if your finance company did not. So went and looked at a few and got one from a used dealer with payments of about 50 a week. Drove till i got caught with no liesen and let go. Required at that age in florida to take a msf course before you can get liesen and then not to even have to take a driving test so finally got my liesen. Bought a few, few hundred buck bikes and a few used from dealers too. None over 1500 bucks. One day would like a new one but will keep getting used or even good used bike though. Started riding 1989-90.
rd
Reply:My riding start sounds like a comic strip, but ended well. Just before I finished high school (1952), I bought a 1942 Harley 45. The owner rode it out, but told me it needed rod bearings, as it was knocking. Price was right, so I took it. I was a farm boy, had already rebuilt hay baler and tractor engines, without assistance, and the ols owner loaned me a book, "Nicholsons Motorcycle Repair" or close name. I read it, and tore into the engine. Jury rigged a bit of a lapping setup, my Dad got me a new set of bearings, and gaskets. After a few evenings work, it was back together, and IT RAN!
My little shop was about 50 yards from the front gate, so thought I would ride there and back, almost ran over a side delivery rake and a mower on that trip, Next day, rode to the road, and about 1/4 mile up the road, and turned around in a church yard. There and back - OK. Next day, something broke on one of our machines, a small part, but had top go to town to be welded. So, I got on the bike, and away we go! About 1/2 mile toward town,was a creek, a small bridge, with a bend in the road, right in the middle of the bridge. So, I got there, slowly, and since it was a RH bend, pulled the RH bar, to take the bend. Almost hit the LH side of the bridge. Reaction was to get away, so I leaned right, and the bike followed, and I missed the bridge. Other than killing it a a few stoplights, the rest of the trip was uneventfull. The next ride was on Sunday, a couple of days later, I rode 40-50 miles or so, without incident. Rode the bike the rest of the sumer, sold it before leaving for college, then in the spring, bought an Indian Chief. That was the longest time I did not have a bike, since 1952. In Tennessee, in those days, to get a license, all you needed to do was type "Motorcycle Also" on your drivers license. When you renewed your license, the new license would have "Motorcycle Also" printed on it.
Now, about 1/2 million miles later, still riding. Have done some competition stuff, dirt, a bit of road racing, a lot of drag racing, and land speed trials. Would not trade the experience for all the money in the world!
Tomcotexas.
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Buying street bike for the first time. What kind of Q's and concerns should I have if it is used?
wheel bearings and suspension would be my first concern,chain and sprocets,engine then last but not least looks.if any of these are not satisfactory how easily can it be put right.how much is the seller prepaired to nock off price and is worth your while bothering to repair.research the bike your after,common faults and solutions.the more you knoww the more you can haggle.take a freind its easy to get carried away and buy the first bike you see.
Buying street bike for the first time. What kind of Q's and concerns should I have if it is used?
Buying a used street motorcycle is a lot like buying a used car. thanks to sites on the web, you can go loaded with knowledge.
I highly recommend knowing the pricing of similar mileage and condition bikes on eBay before you go. Typically, you won't find sellers willing to drop to an eBay price, but it does set an approximate appraisal value on a vehicle.
By example, if you Road Rocket 600 has 4 currently offered on eBay, all with under 6000 miles,a nd they are selling for $5,800-$6,200, then you have a good idea of the street value of the machine. Expect to pay either the top eBay end or a few hundred more.
If you are NOT mechanically savvy, just like a car, agree to pay for a shop inspection prior to the sale. Set a final sale price, and terms on inspection findings. Most if not all sellers should agree to this. Don't be too surprised if you hear stuff from the shop you didn't expect, use it more as a "at least I know about this" than a deal breaker.
Test ride it, anything that makes you think of poor handling or abnormal feelings to what you expected, is probably a costly repair, moving the bike to the overlook and move on category.
Look for parts. Check OEM parts availability. Bikebandit.com carry the parts? All bikes break. If it's down long periods awaiting parts, you won't be happy.
Most of all, don't sell your ideals of what you wanted out when looking. A long hard search with a great result is much more satisfying than the quick, close enough that never fits your desire.
Buying street bike for the first time. What kind of Q's and concerns should I have if it is used?
Buying a used street motorcycle is a lot like buying a used car. thanks to sites on the web, you can go loaded with knowledge.
I highly recommend knowing the pricing of similar mileage and condition bikes on eBay before you go. Typically, you won't find sellers willing to drop to an eBay price, but it does set an approximate appraisal value on a vehicle.
By example, if you Road Rocket 600 has 4 currently offered on eBay, all with under 6000 miles,a nd they are selling for $5,800-$6,200, then you have a good idea of the street value of the machine. Expect to pay either the top eBay end or a few hundred more.
If you are NOT mechanically savvy, just like a car, agree to pay for a shop inspection prior to the sale. Set a final sale price, and terms on inspection findings. Most if not all sellers should agree to this. Don't be too surprised if you hear stuff from the shop you didn't expect, use it more as a "at least I know about this" than a deal breaker.
Test ride it, anything that makes you think of poor handling or abnormal feelings to what you expected, is probably a costly repair, moving the bike to the overlook and move on category.
Look for parts. Check OEM parts availability. Bikebandit.com carry the parts? All bikes break. If it's down long periods awaiting parts, you won't be happy.
Most of all, don't sell your ideals of what you wanted out when looking. A long hard search with a great result is much more satisfying than the quick, close enough that never fits your desire.
How can I make my Yamaha Vino faster?
I have a 2003 Yamaha Vino 50cc. It currently goes about 30mph and I have been trying to figure out how to increase its speed
How can I make my Yamaha Vino faster?
Take out the restricter, update the engine.
How can I make my Yamaha Vino faster?
you can do many upgrades to your engine..CVT and exhaust to get more power...check out the forum here to see what other Vino riders have done
http://scootdawg.proboards59.com/
Reply:Lose some weight. Its only 50cc's, so any big increase in power is going to cost big $$$$.
You've got 2 options to reduce the rolling resistance of that bike (since adding extra HP isn't cost-effective)......increase tire pressure, or lose weight. Think about it.....bicycles are rated to run at 40-60 psi, and there isn't much difference between a scooter and a 10spd.
How can I make my Yamaha Vino faster?
Take out the restricter, update the engine.
How can I make my Yamaha Vino faster?
you can do many upgrades to your engine..CVT and exhaust to get more power...check out the forum here to see what other Vino riders have done
http://scootdawg.proboards59.com/
Reply:Lose some weight. Its only 50cc's, so any big increase in power is going to cost big $$$$.
You've got 2 options to reduce the rolling resistance of that bike (since adding extra HP isn't cost-effective)......increase tire pressure, or lose weight. Think about it.....bicycles are rated to run at 40-60 psi, and there isn't much difference between a scooter and a 10spd.
First time street bike rider?
I'm 18, 5"11, 136lbs. Have never ridden a motorcycle but have clutch experience in a car. I would like to get a new/used YZF-R6 (I know i know too much power, going to kill myself, dont waste your time typing that) What I'm looking for is a way to get a test ride maybe with someone or maybe some POSITIVE advice that doesn't involve wasting money buying a 50cc bike from 1960 to outride it in a couple of months.
I know Yamaha and other bike companies hold test rides at places but there wont be one for a while in my area so what can I do?
Also any pointers and hints on buying cheap helmets and jackets would be nice.
And one more thing has anyone bought that spine guard (looks like a lifting belt that goes up over the spine with pads and straps over ribcage)?
First time street bike rider?
okay, time for some good advice...
Point 1. most important: Gear saves lives, Not loud pipes...
Get yourself a Good jacket from a reputable company, and a snell approved full face helmet...bare minimum! gloves, boots, and armored pants are a definite plus...a spine guard probably will not be of much benefit for every day riding..
point 2. If you've already decided what bike you want, and you can afford it, go get it...but be prepared, the odds of you at least dropping it a couple of times are very high...keep that in mind...
point 3. Take the MSF course, they will teach you all the basics, and get you ready to ride...from there it's just about practice, and honing your skills.
Take the MSF course before you buy...get your license, then preactice practice practice, and always wear your gear...
First time street bike rider?
Take a motorcycle training course if you have never ridden a motorcycle before. Starting on a R6 is not a good idea because sport bikes handle differently then cruiser bikes and you can easily flip and hurt yourself. But if you really have your heart set on it, taking a motorcycle course will prevent you from killing yourself.
Also don't do anything stupid.
Reply:600cc eh,great fun.wish i was your age again.you wont kill yourself unless youre a total nutter.most bikes nowadays can outperform rider.just ride normaly youl soon find your own limits.good luck with the bike
Reply:Too much power, you're going to kill yourself !
Or mangle the bike you test ride.
Why not do the wise thing , Take the MSF riders course, then get yourself a smaller starter bike , ride it for a season and next year if your up to it ,get your YZF-R6 ?
http://www.msf-usa.org.
Reply:Gear does save lives, but loud pipes do also because it gets the attention of some cagers that don't see you because they are not paying attention.
Reply:Most of what those guys said is good sound advice except for loud pipes ,it has been proven they DO NOT SAVE LIVES they just aggravte the people that hear them and turn the public against and sonny they can out wait us.
Reply:Best advice I can give a new teenage rider:
Ego will kill you. Leave it home.
Reply:First off let me start by saying I'm 19, so I'm right there with you. I wanted a bike last year and advise from some riders that I know was to get a small bike. I got a 2004 250 ninja for $2300. Best thing I could have done. It accelerates faster than your regular sedan and it has no problem getting to 100mph. Something that I read the other day, "jet fighters don't start out flying jets, why should motorcyclists?"
1. Take the safety course. You might find out riding isn't for you, plus if you drop the bike there you won't feel as stupid as dropping a new YZF-R6. With the course you automatically get your license. I wouldn't think that they'd let you test ride one without a license, but I could be wrong.
2. I agree with the first guy about the gear. Your head is important and you should protect it with snell approved, in my opinion.
Why I started with a 250. Resale is great on that bike. If you decide to move up in size you can easily get back what you paid. Very forgiving throttle. If you accidently give it more throttle that you wanted you won't go popping any wheelies and falling off the bike. This is the story that sold me on this bike, 700 miles on a kawasaki ninja 250 http://www.pashnit.com/forum/showthread....
Reply:Get the r6 the only way to know the power of the bike is to ride it and its pretty much like riding a regular bike till u get to the powerband. Go ahead get the bike ride safe dont listen to the haters that cant afford the bike.
Reply:Unless you have a motorcycle endorsement on your license, NO manufacturer will allow you to ride their bike.
I know Yamaha and other bike companies hold test rides at places but there wont be one for a while in my area so what can I do?
Also any pointers and hints on buying cheap helmets and jackets would be nice.
And one more thing has anyone bought that spine guard (looks like a lifting belt that goes up over the spine with pads and straps over ribcage)?
First time street bike rider?
okay, time for some good advice...
Point 1. most important: Gear saves lives, Not loud pipes...
Get yourself a Good jacket from a reputable company, and a snell approved full face helmet...bare minimum! gloves, boots, and armored pants are a definite plus...a spine guard probably will not be of much benefit for every day riding..
point 2. If you've already decided what bike you want, and you can afford it, go get it...but be prepared, the odds of you at least dropping it a couple of times are very high...keep that in mind...
point 3. Take the MSF course, they will teach you all the basics, and get you ready to ride...from there it's just about practice, and honing your skills.
Take the MSF course before you buy...get your license, then preactice practice practice, and always wear your gear...
First time street bike rider?
Take a motorcycle training course if you have never ridden a motorcycle before. Starting on a R6 is not a good idea because sport bikes handle differently then cruiser bikes and you can easily flip and hurt yourself. But if you really have your heart set on it, taking a motorcycle course will prevent you from killing yourself.
Also don't do anything stupid.
Reply:600cc eh,great fun.wish i was your age again.you wont kill yourself unless youre a total nutter.most bikes nowadays can outperform rider.just ride normaly youl soon find your own limits.good luck with the bike
Reply:Too much power, you're going to kill yourself !
Or mangle the bike you test ride.
Why not do the wise thing , Take the MSF riders course, then get yourself a smaller starter bike , ride it for a season and next year if your up to it ,get your YZF-R6 ?
http://www.msf-usa.org.
Reply:Gear does save lives, but loud pipes do also because it gets the attention of some cagers that don't see you because they are not paying attention.
Reply:Most of what those guys said is good sound advice except for loud pipes ,it has been proven they DO NOT SAVE LIVES they just aggravte the people that hear them and turn the public against and sonny they can out wait us.
Reply:Best advice I can give a new teenage rider:
Ego will kill you. Leave it home.
Reply:First off let me start by saying I'm 19, so I'm right there with you. I wanted a bike last year and advise from some riders that I know was to get a small bike. I got a 2004 250 ninja for $2300. Best thing I could have done. It accelerates faster than your regular sedan and it has no problem getting to 100mph. Something that I read the other day, "jet fighters don't start out flying jets, why should motorcyclists?"
1. Take the safety course. You might find out riding isn't for you, plus if you drop the bike there you won't feel as stupid as dropping a new YZF-R6. With the course you automatically get your license. I wouldn't think that they'd let you test ride one without a license, but I could be wrong.
2. I agree with the first guy about the gear. Your head is important and you should protect it with snell approved, in my opinion.
Why I started with a 250. Resale is great on that bike. If you decide to move up in size you can easily get back what you paid. Very forgiving throttle. If you accidently give it more throttle that you wanted you won't go popping any wheelies and falling off the bike. This is the story that sold me on this bike, 700 miles on a kawasaki ninja 250 http://www.pashnit.com/forum/showthread....
Reply:Get the r6 the only way to know the power of the bike is to ride it and its pretty much like riding a regular bike till u get to the powerband. Go ahead get the bike ride safe dont listen to the haters that cant afford the bike.
Reply:Unless you have a motorcycle endorsement on your license, NO manufacturer will allow you to ride their bike.
I have a 2008 suzuki gsx-r 600 and i am wondering which side has the shorter engine mount bolt?
installed my shogun no-cut frame sliders and its making a buzzing sound, the bracket is touching the frame, i was told that it is because i have the wrong length engine mount bolts for each side.
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How do you get the seat off of a Kawasaki Mojave?
For future reference, always give year, make, engine size and model # when asking questions. We need all of that info to give an informed answer.
It's bolted on.
Look under the fender for two 10mm nuts.
It's bolted on.
Look under the fender for two 10mm nuts.
Best Highway-rated Scooter?
I have a 40-mile round-trip highway commute each week-day. I'm considering the Honda Silver Wing.
Other suggestions and website links?
Best Highway-rated Scooter?
Any 250 cc or larger motorcycle or scooter would be fine for this 40 mile trip...I have a 150cc which I do a 105 kms round trip on and I would recommend the Honda Silver Wing or the Suzuki Bergman 400.... both are nice rides and will deliver many trouble free miles
Best Highway-rated Scooter?
Honda Silver Wing is a good choice. The only other scooter in its league is the Suzuki Bergman. Although, I do believe Piaggio and Kymco have 500cc machines, and Kymco may have a big (700+cc in the works ???). I guess that you will have to consider which dealers are local to you and what they offer deal wise. The Kymco scooters are made in Tiawan, and are highly regarded in terms of quality, and price.
Good luck on whatever you decide. Check out www.scootdawg.com for forum questions and answers.
Reply:Smaller motor (and lower top speed) but the Honda Reflex is also capable of keeping up on the freeway...
Yamaha T-Max (2009), Majesty
Suzuki Burgman 400/650
The 250cc is the smallest I would go, that way you have a little extra power on tap. At this point it would be a draw between the Silverwing and the Burgman 650. Both have a good amount of power, fast, and very comfortable (I tried the Honda). These are 'tourer' models that would be chosen for a long highway trip because of the amount of wind protection and comfort as well as driving range.
If you live in a hilly area or on a road that ou would be passing other vehicles, go for the bigger motor. From what I've heard both the Silverwing and the Burg are pretty nice bikes. I would lean more toward the Honda (there are Honda dealerships EVERYWHERE) so if something did happen... Besides, I'm a Honda guy from the beginning.
It will take awhile to pay for itself, and unless your really tough or in a warm climate it will be hard to ride in the winter. Have you considered purchase cost versus your current vehicle economy... Just something to think about.
Good luck
Reply:I have been on all of them and I would take a Kymco 250 or 500 hands down. Their 250 is smoother than a Bergman and will leave it flat. THe Xciting 500 has had Goldwings traded in on it. It is a highway ride.
Reply:Why not buy a real motorcycle? You can get a good used Honda or Yamaha 500 or 650 for a couple of thousand or less.
Budget a few hundred for a major tuneup (or not) and you will start to save money way sooner than by purchasing a new scooter.
Reply:NO!
the Honda Silver Wing is too heavy-too slow-too expensive
GET the "Suzuki Burgman 650"
the Burgman has the speed and acceleration as a fast crotch rocket, it keeps so much air off of you that you can smoke a cigarette and listen to the birds singing as your riding down the road at 70 mph, the storage space under the seat can handle 2- 50# bags of dog food, 7 bags of groceries, and 2 full size helmets, this scoot is the fastest, smoothest, and most quiet of all the scoots out there, plus it gets 60+ mpg
Other suggestions and website links?
Best Highway-rated Scooter?
Any 250 cc or larger motorcycle or scooter would be fine for this 40 mile trip...I have a 150cc which I do a 105 kms round trip on and I would recommend the Honda Silver Wing or the Suzuki Bergman 400.... both are nice rides and will deliver many trouble free miles
Best Highway-rated Scooter?
Honda Silver Wing is a good choice. The only other scooter in its league is the Suzuki Bergman. Although, I do believe Piaggio and Kymco have 500cc machines, and Kymco may have a big (700+cc in the works ???). I guess that you will have to consider which dealers are local to you and what they offer deal wise. The Kymco scooters are made in Tiawan, and are highly regarded in terms of quality, and price.
Good luck on whatever you decide. Check out www.scootdawg.com for forum questions and answers.
Reply:Smaller motor (and lower top speed) but the Honda Reflex is also capable of keeping up on the freeway...
Yamaha T-Max (2009), Majesty
Suzuki Burgman 400/650
The 250cc is the smallest I would go, that way you have a little extra power on tap. At this point it would be a draw between the Silverwing and the Burgman 650. Both have a good amount of power, fast, and very comfortable (I tried the Honda). These are 'tourer' models that would be chosen for a long highway trip because of the amount of wind protection and comfort as well as driving range.
If you live in a hilly area or on a road that ou would be passing other vehicles, go for the bigger motor. From what I've heard both the Silverwing and the Burg are pretty nice bikes. I would lean more toward the Honda (there are Honda dealerships EVERYWHERE) so if something did happen... Besides, I'm a Honda guy from the beginning.
It will take awhile to pay for itself, and unless your really tough or in a warm climate it will be hard to ride in the winter. Have you considered purchase cost versus your current vehicle economy... Just something to think about.
Good luck
Reply:I have been on all of them and I would take a Kymco 250 or 500 hands down. Their 250 is smoother than a Bergman and will leave it flat. THe Xciting 500 has had Goldwings traded in on it. It is a highway ride.
Reply:Why not buy a real motorcycle? You can get a good used Honda or Yamaha 500 or 650 for a couple of thousand or less.
Budget a few hundred for a major tuneup (or not) and you will start to save money way sooner than by purchasing a new scooter.
Reply:NO!
the Honda Silver Wing is too heavy-too slow-too expensive
GET the "Suzuki Burgman 650"
the Burgman has the speed and acceleration as a fast crotch rocket, it keeps so much air off of you that you can smoke a cigarette and listen to the birds singing as your riding down the road at 70 mph, the storage space under the seat can handle 2- 50# bags of dog food, 7 bags of groceries, and 2 full size helmets, this scoot is the fastest, smoothest, and most quiet of all the scoots out there, plus it gets 60+ mpg
Hero Honda Splendor plus with self start?
Hello,
I see that Hero Honda splendor plus is available in the market with kick start. Is there a way where we can customize it to self start while placing order ? I heard somewhere that we can do it by paying Rs.2000/3000 extra..
Any reply will be highly appreciated..
Hero Honda Splendor plus with self start?
yes in surendranagar city
I see that Hero Honda splendor plus is available in the market with kick start. Is there a way where we can customize it to self start while placing order ? I heard somewhere that we can do it by paying Rs.2000/3000 extra..
Any reply will be highly appreciated..
Hero Honda Splendor plus with self start?
yes in surendranagar city
Question about a yamaha blaster ATV?
On a yamaha blaster, where do the oil injector line go, coming from the crank side on the fourwheeleer.
Question about a yamaha blaster ATV?
Into the right side of the carburetor.
Look on the side of the carb - there will be pipe the same diameter as the oil line (same color and material as the carb).
ginkgo
Question about a yamaha blaster ATV?
Into the right side of the carburetor.
Look on the side of the carb - there will be pipe the same diameter as the oil line (same color and material as the carb).
ginkgo
Suzuki GT750 boyer electronic ignition, mikuni cv carbs, running on #1 and 3 cylinders only, max revs ASAP?
I know this sounds silly, but - Change the spark plugs
Suzuki GT750 boyer electronic ignition, mikuni cv carbs, running on #1 and 3 cylinders only, max revs ASAP?
I think means change the spark plug wires around you may have it cross wired. They Will fire that way. If you are setting on the bike the left coil fires 1+4 and the right coil fires 2+3 so the wires should be 1-2-3-4 starting from left to right.
Suzuki GT750 boyer electronic ignition, mikuni cv carbs, running on #1 and 3 cylinders only, max revs ASAP?
I think means change the spark plug wires around you may have it cross wired. They Will fire that way. If you are setting on the bike the left coil fires 1+4 and the right coil fires 2+3 so the wires should be 1-2-3-4 starting from left to right.
How much to pay for a 1987 Kawasaki Spectrum?
My dad has decided to purchase a used motorcycle from his brother. It is a 1987 Kawasaki Spectrum and has about 55000-60000 miles on it. If you look at it, it reminds you of a harley davidson looking bike, but it's not. He is asking for $1500 for the bike. Is this a reasonable price? I don't want my dad to be screwed my his brother without knowing it. Are there any good websites to see if this price is accurate for this type of motorcycle?
Are there Bikes with 49cc That Look like Real Motorcycles...(like then suzukis.....)?
Hey i was looking into buying a moped but they are just so useless looking and i was wondering if you can find like a real bike with small power that you can drive without getting your bike license....
Hey thank you for your replies in advance.....
Are there Bikes with 49cc That Look like Real Motorcycles...(like then suzukis.....)?
Yes there is i have one, it looks great....but it sounds a bit like a hairdyer ..but hey gets me a to b
Are there Bikes with 49cc That Look like Real Motorcycles...(like then suzukis.....)?
yes there is
Reply:Yes there are.
The problem is that people ride them as if they were full motorcycles and the engines can't take it. Lots of them are Chinese junk, really bad knock offs of mediocre 50cc engines that will get you around for a few months and then disintegrate.
Why not just get your license? Then you can get a 250 that's worth a darn.
Hey thank you for your replies in advance.....
Are there Bikes with 49cc That Look like Real Motorcycles...(like then suzukis.....)?
Yes there is i have one, it looks great....but it sounds a bit like a hairdyer ..but hey gets me a to b
Are there Bikes with 49cc That Look like Real Motorcycles...(like then suzukis.....)?
yes there is
Reply:Yes there are.
The problem is that people ride them as if they were full motorcycles and the engines can't take it. Lots of them are Chinese junk, really bad knock offs of mediocre 50cc engines that will get you around for a few months and then disintegrate.
Why not just get your license? Then you can get a 250 that's worth a darn.
Bf wants to buy an american ironhorse motorcycle?
an older man who collects bikes is wanting to sell my bf an american ironhorse motorcycle...the problem is that it is hot..he bought it from someone who had stolen it or you know the cycle its been passed down, but it started out stolen. My bf wants to buy it and he wants to know how to go about getting it tagged and getting insurance on it , if it has been stolen...can he just buy a new frame with a new vin number on it? i need some help guys ......oh and i dont want any answers about how stealing is bad and you shouldnt buy it, i know this, i just want an answer to the question.
Bf wants to buy an american ironhorse motorcycle?
I hope they all get arrested.It's people like you that make our insurance so high.
edit cycleshop i can't believe you'd give advice about how to legalize a hot bike! how would you feel about it if it was your bike being talked about?
Bf wants to buy an american ironhorse motorcycle?
If you try to tell the registration folks that you built the bike from scratch, they'll want to know where you got the motor from. They'll want to see the receipts for the frame, motor, everything. They'll also compare the engine number (stamped into underside of case) and find if the engine is stolen or not. Just because you've got a clean frame doesn't mean you're good to go.
I'd get the VIN and have a title search done, and see what comes up. If the insurance company has paid off the owner and listed it as a salvage title, then you might be able to buy a new frame and get it in. I would document the entire build with photos and receipts. If it comes back as stolen and the police want to know where it is, I'd have your bf pass on the deal. And definitely don't tell anybody where the bike is or who owns it, people get shot over that.
Reply:If you know it is stolen you should turn it in. My bike got stolen last year and if I ever find it the SOB is out of luck.
Reply:All of you better get the F away from it if this is even a real question
If you dont care-You may get lucky and have a gameroom in the joint your heading to or worse
For real I saw a guy shot because he had a tool pouch on his sissy bar It was made by the guys wife that had his bike stolen
Reply:%26gt; oh and i dont want any answers about how stealing is bad
Nope. not going to reward your moral apathy.
The proper course of action is to tell your BF to grow a spine and buy a legal motorcycle. You're either going to go through a lot of trouble for a bike that can't get a clear title, get in some nice legal trouble or (if Karma works out) have it for one day only to have someone steal it from you.
Reply:When you say "started out stolen" do you mean that the insurance company settled a claim with someone and now the bike has a 'salvage' title status?
Or, what I think you mean, that the bike is still "hot" and has just been passed around by a bunch of criminals?
If it's the first, you have options. It varies from state to state what is required for rebuilding a salvage title. You may get by with just an inspection, you may have to get a different frame and engine cases. Start with a phone call to your local DMV for some quidance on the policies.
I'm hoping it's not the latter. If so, report it to the police, wait for the insurance company to auction it off, buy it for a lot less than the old man probably wants for it, and continue on with the legal approach.
Reply:Agree with Brian...unless you're the scumbag who stole a motorcycle and is trying to figure all the angles to sell it without getting caught.
Either way you and your "boyfriend" need to get a spine.
Reply:Sounds like a real good choice for a couple dirtbags. If you are going to throw away the rule book and play the game of life on cheat mode, why not aim a little higher? Why do criminals tend to be stupid people who go to so much trouble for such petty loot?
Reply:"My bf wants to buy it and he wants to know how to go about getting it tagged and getting insurance on it , if it has been stolen...can he just buy a new frame with a new vin number on it?"
A new VIN won't help.
Seems like you don't care about the legality. Not a good choice.
We still have a law that says horse theives get hanged.
Reply:Idiot.
Reply:Are you for real? Jay Leno has a bit on the Tonight Show called headlines. They always have one about "Stupid Criminals". I'll be looking for your story in the coming weeks to see what you do. Where you raised by gypsies or what?
azalea tree
Bf wants to buy an american ironhorse motorcycle?
I hope they all get arrested.It's people like you that make our insurance so high.
edit cycleshop i can't believe you'd give advice about how to legalize a hot bike! how would you feel about it if it was your bike being talked about?
Bf wants to buy an american ironhorse motorcycle?
If you try to tell the registration folks that you built the bike from scratch, they'll want to know where you got the motor from. They'll want to see the receipts for the frame, motor, everything. They'll also compare the engine number (stamped into underside of case) and find if the engine is stolen or not. Just because you've got a clean frame doesn't mean you're good to go.
I'd get the VIN and have a title search done, and see what comes up. If the insurance company has paid off the owner and listed it as a salvage title, then you might be able to buy a new frame and get it in. I would document the entire build with photos and receipts. If it comes back as stolen and the police want to know where it is, I'd have your bf pass on the deal. And definitely don't tell anybody where the bike is or who owns it, people get shot over that.
Reply:If you know it is stolen you should turn it in. My bike got stolen last year and if I ever find it the SOB is out of luck.
Reply:All of you better get the F away from it if this is even a real question
If you dont care-You may get lucky and have a gameroom in the joint your heading to or worse
For real I saw a guy shot because he had a tool pouch on his sissy bar It was made by the guys wife that had his bike stolen
Reply:%26gt; oh and i dont want any answers about how stealing is bad
Nope. not going to reward your moral apathy.
The proper course of action is to tell your BF to grow a spine and buy a legal motorcycle. You're either going to go through a lot of trouble for a bike that can't get a clear title, get in some nice legal trouble or (if Karma works out) have it for one day only to have someone steal it from you.
Reply:When you say "started out stolen" do you mean that the insurance company settled a claim with someone and now the bike has a 'salvage' title status?
Or, what I think you mean, that the bike is still "hot" and has just been passed around by a bunch of criminals?
If it's the first, you have options. It varies from state to state what is required for rebuilding a salvage title. You may get by with just an inspection, you may have to get a different frame and engine cases. Start with a phone call to your local DMV for some quidance on the policies.
I'm hoping it's not the latter. If so, report it to the police, wait for the insurance company to auction it off, buy it for a lot less than the old man probably wants for it, and continue on with the legal approach.
Reply:Agree with Brian...unless you're the scumbag who stole a motorcycle and is trying to figure all the angles to sell it without getting caught.
Either way you and your "boyfriend" need to get a spine.
Reply:Sounds like a real good choice for a couple dirtbags. If you are going to throw away the rule book and play the game of life on cheat mode, why not aim a little higher? Why do criminals tend to be stupid people who go to so much trouble for such petty loot?
Reply:"My bf wants to buy it and he wants to know how to go about getting it tagged and getting insurance on it , if it has been stolen...can he just buy a new frame with a new vin number on it?"
A new VIN won't help.
Seems like you don't care about the legality. Not a good choice.
We still have a law that says horse theives get hanged.
Reply:Idiot.
Reply:Are you for real? Jay Leno has a bit on the Tonight Show called headlines. They always have one about "Stupid Criminals". I'll be looking for your story in the coming weeks to see what you do. Where you raised by gypsies or what?
azalea tree
Will i fit on a Ninja 250R? 5'3?
I LOVE THE NINJA 250R!!! omg, this is what i've always been waiting for since growing up. A miniature version of the big boys.
Well, i'm 5'3" tall and i would like to know if anyone knows if this bike will fit me. Will my feet touch the ground at a rest?
Please let me know, i would like to go to a dealer very soon.
Will i fit on a Ninja 250R? 5'3?
Sure, but it really depends how long your legs are
Will i fit on a Ninja 250R? 5'3?
i'm 5'5 and i fit on one, but if you're going to a dealer anyway, just hop on one and check it out, you have to anyway to get a feel for the bike before you buy. By the way, sick choice, the new '08s are awesome
Reply:Yes, I had a GSX-R600 and i am 5'10" and i had a lot of room to put my feet down and from what i think the seat is about 40 inches from the ground so if your legs are longer then that you will be fine
Reply:You should be able too. Keep in mind, there is a shock adjustment to bring it down a tad and it can be lowered a inch or more if needed. Just make sure you have a comfort level that suites you. Typically you only need your balls of your feet to touch the ground, but if its your first bike a flat foot position might feel safer. This bike is "best in class" so if you need to do some tweaking it will be worth it.
Good Luck!!1
Well, i'm 5'3" tall and i would like to know if anyone knows if this bike will fit me. Will my feet touch the ground at a rest?
Please let me know, i would like to go to a dealer very soon.
Will i fit on a Ninja 250R? 5'3?
Sure, but it really depends how long your legs are
Will i fit on a Ninja 250R? 5'3?
i'm 5'5 and i fit on one, but if you're going to a dealer anyway, just hop on one and check it out, you have to anyway to get a feel for the bike before you buy. By the way, sick choice, the new '08s are awesome
Reply:Yes, I had a GSX-R600 and i am 5'10" and i had a lot of room to put my feet down and from what i think the seat is about 40 inches from the ground so if your legs are longer then that you will be fine
Reply:You should be able too. Keep in mind, there is a shock adjustment to bring it down a tad and it can be lowered a inch or more if needed. Just make sure you have a comfort level that suites you. Typically you only need your balls of your feet to touch the ground, but if its your first bike a flat foot position might feel safer. This bike is "best in class" so if you need to do some tweaking it will be worth it.
Good Luck!!1
How do I take out the sealed bearings from a 2005 Harley Davidson?
I bought another rim but it has a smaller axle shaft than mine. I need to remove the sealed bearings of my 2005 Harley Sportster. How do I remove them????? Help!!!!
How do I take out the sealed bearings from a 2005 Harley Davidson?
A drift punch from the other side-I use a old long 3/8 ths extension ck for snap rings some use them some dont
How do I take out the sealed bearings from a 2005 Harley Davidson?
You can either drive them out with a brass drift punch from the opposite side or get a bearing puller.The new ones can be drove in with a socket that is the same size as the outer race.
Reply:http://www.motionpro.com/
Go to - Products - Tools - Bearing Retainer Removal and Installation Tools - Bearing removal Sets
Measure the inside diameter of the bearing (axle diameter).
Reply:Take the rim into a shop and have it done because by the time you buy the tool to remove them and install new bearings it would be cheaper to have a shop to do it.
Reply:Something you did not think about, you may not be able to get bearings with proper OD for your new wheel, and which fit your axle. Be sure to check this first.
Tomcotexas.
How do I take out the sealed bearings from a 2005 Harley Davidson?
A drift punch from the other side-I use a old long 3/8 ths extension ck for snap rings some use them some dont
How do I take out the sealed bearings from a 2005 Harley Davidson?
You can either drive them out with a brass drift punch from the opposite side or get a bearing puller.The new ones can be drove in with a socket that is the same size as the outer race.
Reply:http://www.motionpro.com/
Go to - Products - Tools - Bearing Retainer Removal and Installation Tools - Bearing removal Sets
Measure the inside diameter of the bearing (axle diameter).
Reply:Take the rim into a shop and have it done because by the time you buy the tool to remove them and install new bearings it would be cheaper to have a shop to do it.
Reply:Something you did not think about, you may not be able to get bearings with proper OD for your new wheel, and which fit your axle. Be sure to check this first.
Tomcotexas.
Accessories for Honda Rebel 250?
I'm going to buy a Honda Rebel 250 soon. What accessories should I get for my Rebel? I usually carry a backpack or a bag of some sort. Should I get a sissy back to strap things to or a top case? Or perhaps saddle bags? Should I get windshields? How effective are windshields? I don't mind compromising looks over utilities.
Accessories for Honda Rebel 250?
a windsheild might give you too much drag...
Accessories for Honda Rebel 250?
It is surprising at what you can get for these little bikes. I'd start with the back rest lugage rack 1st and maybe a bag you can strap to it. A windshield is nice but I do agree it will give some drag. Shop around talk to others that own one and see what they have done.
Reply:Put a big tombstone windshield on and a luggage rack and highway bars and saddle bags , loud pipes, floor boards tall sissy bar. fringe on levers. Actually I have a Kymco Venox and it is cheaper than a rebel and a much better ride it will walk off and leave a rebel. I have a windshield and it made it a better ride. Also a windshield will reduce drag unless you are real funny looking. It is aerodynamic your body is not
Reply:I wouldn't go to crazy on accessories for a Honda Rebel .You may find yourself wanting to upgrade to a bigger bike with en a few months . Honda Rebel is a good bike and unless your going to do some highway riding you really don't need a windshield. maybe buy a tank bag or handlebar bags to hold small items but the choice is yours /Ride Safe
Accessories for Honda Rebel 250?
a windsheild might give you too much drag...
Accessories for Honda Rebel 250?
It is surprising at what you can get for these little bikes. I'd start with the back rest lugage rack 1st and maybe a bag you can strap to it. A windshield is nice but I do agree it will give some drag. Shop around talk to others that own one and see what they have done.
Reply:Put a big tombstone windshield on and a luggage rack and highway bars and saddle bags , loud pipes, floor boards tall sissy bar. fringe on levers. Actually I have a Kymco Venox and it is cheaper than a rebel and a much better ride it will walk off and leave a rebel. I have a windshield and it made it a better ride. Also a windshield will reduce drag unless you are real funny looking. It is aerodynamic your body is not
Reply:I wouldn't go to crazy on accessories for a Honda Rebel .You may find yourself wanting to upgrade to a bigger bike with en a few months . Honda Rebel is a good bike and unless your going to do some highway riding you really don't need a windshield. maybe buy a tank bag or handlebar bags to hold small items but the choice is yours /Ride Safe
Does anyone know what size tires a 1989 Suzuki 750 takes?
What model?
http://www.bikebandit.com/parts/
Does anyone know what size tires a 1989 Suzuki 750 takes?
Depends on which model 750.
GSX 750 F (Katana)
Front tire dimensions: 110/80-17
Rear tire dimensions: 150/70-17
GSX-R 750
Front tire dimensions: 120/70-17
Rear tire dimensions: 160/60-17
DR 750 S
Front tire dimensions: 90/90-21
Rear tire dimensions: 130/80-17
Intruder 750
Front tire dimensions: 100/90-19
Rear tire dimensions: 140/90-15
you might be able to go up a size or two, depending on the model. best to consult your dealer on that.
Does anyone know what size tires a 1989 Suzuki 750 takes?
How can you not know what bike it is ?
http://www.bikebandit.com/parts/
Does anyone know what size tires a 1989 Suzuki 750 takes?
Depends on which model 750.
GSX 750 F (Katana)
Front tire dimensions: 110/80-17
Rear tire dimensions: 150/70-17
GSX-R 750
Front tire dimensions: 120/70-17
Rear tire dimensions: 160/60-17
DR 750 S
Front tire dimensions: 90/90-21
Rear tire dimensions: 130/80-17
Intruder 750
Front tire dimensions: 100/90-19
Rear tire dimensions: 140/90-15
you might be able to go up a size or two, depending on the model. best to consult your dealer on that.
Does anyone know what size tires a 1989 Suzuki 750 takes?
How can you not know what bike it is ?
Ninja Ex500 won't start?
Ok I need help i rode my bike less than a week ago and then I went to take it out the other day and all I heard was click and my headlight won't turn on at all figure it was battery hooked it up to a charger then tried again it at first started to constant click and tried to turn over at least once or twice but nothing so left battery on charger again then hooked it back up and elft it overnight because it got late, well next day i go to turn the bike on the battery was almost completely dead like something drained it, so I went out thinking it was the battery bought a new and tried it like 20 mins before i posted this and all i heard again was click so I know it's not the battery and I can't figure out why only the headlight wouldn't work, any help is greatly appreciated
Ninja Ex500 won't start?
Did you charge the new battery?
Ninja Ex500 won't start?
headlight and starter are rel hi current items
Is new batt fully charged?
have U checked the connections between batt + starter? (think u will prob find one bad conn that will cure both prob).
Reply:The ninja gods are mad at you, if you are useing a normal 12 volt battery charger be careful.
Reply:Kawasaki - when the key is first turned on, the headlight is off.
The headlight comes on after you press the start button.
Ninja Ex500 won't start?
Did you charge the new battery?
Ninja Ex500 won't start?
headlight and starter are rel hi current items
Is new batt fully charged?
have U checked the connections between batt + starter? (think u will prob find one bad conn that will cure both prob).
Reply:The ninja gods are mad at you, if you are useing a normal 12 volt battery charger be careful.
Reply:Kawasaki - when the key is first turned on, the headlight is off.
The headlight comes on after you press the start button.
Jianshe Tiger. Only time it runs properly is when it runs out of petrol!?
This runs sweetly for a few milliseconds when the petrol is turned off and it runs dry..... won't run more than 3/4000 revs otherwise. Any ideas?
Jianshe Tiger. Only time it runs properly is when it runs out of petrol!?
sounds as if the petrol/air mixture is too rich
Jianshe Tiger. Only time it runs properly is when it runs out of petrol!?
Way to rich Cuz It leans out just as it runs out of fuel
If not as easy as a dirty air filter its time to ck you float level or what ever is causing the rich condition if you havent done anything to it Ck your main jet I have seen 1 in a thousand that will work loose and cause that
Reply:either fuel level/mixture or another carb problem..
Jianshe Tiger. Only time it runs properly is when it runs out of petrol!?
sounds as if the petrol/air mixture is too rich
Jianshe Tiger. Only time it runs properly is when it runs out of petrol!?
Way to rich Cuz It leans out just as it runs out of fuel
If not as easy as a dirty air filter its time to ck you float level or what ever is causing the rich condition if you havent done anything to it Ck your main jet I have seen 1 in a thousand that will work loose and cause that
Reply:either fuel level/mixture or another carb problem..
Is $1990 a good deal for a '98 Honda RS600 with 20,000 miles on it?
Looking at buying the sportbike, but alot of miles on a 10 year old bike. Looks good, havn't gotten chance to test drive yet, just curious on other bike owners opinions. thanks!
Is $1990 a good deal for a '98 Honda RS600 with 20,000 miles on it?
check KBB.com look at trade in Value !
Is $1990 a good deal for a '98 Honda RS600 with 20,000 miles on it?
that works out to 2kmi per year
kind if depends on treatment bike got.
owner should have service records
(might check 2nd + 3rd gear on testride)
$2200 low @NADA
It's not the miles it's the whippings during those miles
myspaces.com
Is $1990 a good deal for a '98 Honda RS600 with 20,000 miles on it?
check KBB.com look at trade in Value !
Is $1990 a good deal for a '98 Honda RS600 with 20,000 miles on it?
that works out to 2kmi per year
kind if depends on treatment bike got.
owner should have service records
(might check 2nd + 3rd gear on testride)
$2200 low @NADA
It's not the miles it's the whippings during those miles
myspaces.com
How difficult is it to learn to drive a scooter?
I haven't ridden even a bicycle in years....let's say they still had pedal brakes the last time I rode one, and with gas prices so high have been considering getting a scooter, but how difficult are they since I don't know a thing about hand brakes or shifting gears?
How difficult is it to learn to drive a scooter?
They are very easy to learn. Most scooters are fully automatic, so there is no shifting to worry about, just twist and go. Hand brakes take a little getting used to but its not bad, you only have to remember, never grab the front brake, just gradually squeeze it.
Also keep in mind your scooter size, a 50 will likely get you to 35mph, and a 125-150cc scooter can get you up to 60mph.
I would recommend driving around your neighborhood until you get a feel for it, or ask the dealer if you can test drive it in the parking lot. I tested my Vino 125 out before I bought it.
Also sign up for a motorcycle safety course soon after you get it, and don't forget the helmet!
How difficult is it to learn to drive a scooter?
Very easy and with a scooter most of the time you do Not have to worry about gears as a lot of them are Automatic so finding one of those would be simple And as easy to ride as a pushbike.
The brakes are usually the same as a pushbike too.
Reply:No it is very easy and fun to learn. Scooters go from 50cc which would be only where 35 mph is the most needed to 85 mph for use on highway. It is still a good idea to take a safety course and of course wear a helmet but even their styles are nicer than they use to be. I would suggest you look at the Kymco and Hyosung lines. They are well built quality machines and are priced less than the Honda's and the like. Do not order the cheap ones that are for sale on the Internet or on street corners flea markets and such . They usually do not run long enough to get home.
Reply:I learned to ride at the motorcyle safety course offered by our local Honda plant. I highly recommend taking a similar course. It is not difficult to learn to ride, but they have super good training tips for beginners. AND learning to ride a motorcyle is more difficult than a scooter, so if you learn to ride a motorcyle first, you'll have the scooter mastered.
This will surprise you, but I was an avid Harley owner for several years. I now, no longer ride and have sold my bike.
Good luck to you! Have fun!
Reply:can you ride a bicycle?
if so you got it made
please not only for your sake, take a rider course
if you tell them ahead you want to ride a scooter they can find a spot in a scooter specific course or let you ride a scooter in a regular 'basic rider course'
Reply:Hey
riding scooters arent that much different then riding a bike, other then pedaling. they both require power, and have brakes.
I see the logic in investing in a scooter, I think that $4 a gallon for gas is insane, and I use public transportation everywhere I can. I only wish my own bike was running..%26lt;sigh%26gt;
scoots/tngs have 1 gear, and 1 throttle, right hand side usually
and both brakes on the bars? if you can balance ok, its usually got enough power to get you most places.
I dont think they require an endorsement like a motorcycle does, but you may want to check with your local sec of state.
theres not shifting done on a tng, just all throttle on the right hand side.
for motorcycles, its much more aggressive, you shift on the left, w/left foot and left hand, and brake on your right, right foot brake and right hand brake.
if your serious about buying a scooter, and if youve not ridding
a bicycle in awhile, spend the bux and take an msf course. %26lt;motorcycle safety foundation%26gt; they have a site on the web and are in most places, community colleges and universities, and can be done in a weekend.
MSF is way overkill for riding a scooter, but there are some decent things you learn, leaning into a turn, head position, riding style shifting, and if you feel that the motorcycle is better for you, you can upgrade.
scoots/tngs are more powerful then people give them credit for. Most tngs (twistngo) come in the 250cc range, thats 60-70+mph sustained speeds, in 1 gear, belt or shaft driven
thats why I suggest the msf course. as a rider, you can see everyone, not everyone sees you in a bike or tng. the msf course teaches you how to ride safely and be aware of the car owners around you.
below is a decent site for scooter riding safely.
hope this helps
D
Reply:have your boyfriend sit on the back and you sit on the front of the scoot, both of you have your hands on the handlebars, and he gets close to you and he tells you that you smell so nice, oh excuse me! I was getting carried away! sorry
at times he takes his hands off the handlebars and your riding the scoot yourself
Reply:actually it is quite easy,like riding a motorized bicycle.
How difficult is it to learn to drive a scooter?
They are very easy to learn. Most scooters are fully automatic, so there is no shifting to worry about, just twist and go. Hand brakes take a little getting used to but its not bad, you only have to remember, never grab the front brake, just gradually squeeze it.
Also keep in mind your scooter size, a 50 will likely get you to 35mph, and a 125-150cc scooter can get you up to 60mph.
I would recommend driving around your neighborhood until you get a feel for it, or ask the dealer if you can test drive it in the parking lot. I tested my Vino 125 out before I bought it.
Also sign up for a motorcycle safety course soon after you get it, and don't forget the helmet!
How difficult is it to learn to drive a scooter?
Very easy and with a scooter most of the time you do Not have to worry about gears as a lot of them are Automatic so finding one of those would be simple And as easy to ride as a pushbike.
The brakes are usually the same as a pushbike too.
Reply:No it is very easy and fun to learn. Scooters go from 50cc which would be only where 35 mph is the most needed to 85 mph for use on highway. It is still a good idea to take a safety course and of course wear a helmet but even their styles are nicer than they use to be. I would suggest you look at the Kymco and Hyosung lines. They are well built quality machines and are priced less than the Honda's and the like. Do not order the cheap ones that are for sale on the Internet or on street corners flea markets and such . They usually do not run long enough to get home.
Reply:I learned to ride at the motorcyle safety course offered by our local Honda plant. I highly recommend taking a similar course. It is not difficult to learn to ride, but they have super good training tips for beginners. AND learning to ride a motorcyle is more difficult than a scooter, so if you learn to ride a motorcyle first, you'll have the scooter mastered.
This will surprise you, but I was an avid Harley owner for several years. I now, no longer ride and have sold my bike.
Good luck to you! Have fun!
Reply:can you ride a bicycle?
if so you got it made
please not only for your sake, take a rider course
if you tell them ahead you want to ride a scooter they can find a spot in a scooter specific course or let you ride a scooter in a regular 'basic rider course'
Reply:Hey
riding scooters arent that much different then riding a bike, other then pedaling. they both require power, and have brakes.
I see the logic in investing in a scooter, I think that $4 a gallon for gas is insane, and I use public transportation everywhere I can. I only wish my own bike was running..%26lt;sigh%26gt;
scoots/tngs have 1 gear, and 1 throttle, right hand side usually
and both brakes on the bars? if you can balance ok, its usually got enough power to get you most places.
I dont think they require an endorsement like a motorcycle does, but you may want to check with your local sec of state.
theres not shifting done on a tng, just all throttle on the right hand side.
for motorcycles, its much more aggressive, you shift on the left, w/left foot and left hand, and brake on your right, right foot brake and right hand brake.
if your serious about buying a scooter, and if youve not ridding
a bicycle in awhile, spend the bux and take an msf course. %26lt;motorcycle safety foundation%26gt; they have a site on the web and are in most places, community colleges and universities, and can be done in a weekend.
MSF is way overkill for riding a scooter, but there are some decent things you learn, leaning into a turn, head position, riding style shifting, and if you feel that the motorcycle is better for you, you can upgrade.
scoots/tngs are more powerful then people give them credit for. Most tngs (twistngo) come in the 250cc range, thats 60-70+mph sustained speeds, in 1 gear, belt or shaft driven
thats why I suggest the msf course. as a rider, you can see everyone, not everyone sees you in a bike or tng. the msf course teaches you how to ride safely and be aware of the car owners around you.
below is a decent site for scooter riding safely.
hope this helps
D
Reply:have your boyfriend sit on the back and you sit on the front of the scoot, both of you have your hands on the handlebars, and he gets close to you and he tells you that you smell so nice, oh excuse me! I was getting carried away! sorry
at times he takes his hands off the handlebars and your riding the scoot yourself
Reply:actually it is quite easy,like riding a motorized bicycle.
From which shop or website i can get clutch plates and carburetor for my 49cc scooty or moped bike.Plz help.?
i live in pakistan,today in the morning i went to shop and when i came down stairs after an hour to go to a shop my scooty did not started so i dragged it to a mechanic and he said it is the problem of carburetor and he does not have a new one so i am trying to get from the internet or can anyone let me know that if there is any shortcut for it.My scooty is of tai shan company and i have no idea of its model....plz help thnx
From which shop or website i can get clutch plates and carburetor for my 49cc scooty or moped bike.Plz help.?
I'd say ebay would be a good bet, always worth a try
From which shop or website i can get clutch plates and carburetor for my 49cc scooty or moped bike.Plz help.?
ebay =]
Reply:WAL MART DOT COM! YAYAYAY!!
From which shop or website i can get clutch plates and carburetor for my 49cc scooty or moped bike.Plz help.?
I'd say ebay would be a good bet, always worth a try
From which shop or website i can get clutch plates and carburetor for my 49cc scooty or moped bike.Plz help.?
ebay =]
Reply:WAL MART DOT COM! YAYAYAY!!
How can i get a cheap motorcycle thats like under 1000.00?
Do you have a bike trader where you live,there are always bargains to be had.
How can i get a cheap motorcycle thats like under 1000.00?
If you're in the states, check www.craiglist.org. They have things on there that you wouldn't believe (price wise)
How can i get a cheap motorcycle thats like under 1000.00?
motorcycle trader mags, craigslist (be careful), local want adds, online sources (carsoup.com etc).
Buyer beware- $1000 might be unsafe. Make sure someone who knows bikes helps you.
Reply:cycle trader, craigs list, ebay, motosoup
hope you are an avid mechanic or at least aware that your cheap bike might become expensive quickly
bikes in this price range tend to not only be scraped and not up to technical standards but they also tend to have all kinds of 'booboos'
a worn chain kit, a new battery and brake pads alone can add up to %26gt;$500.-
inspect your new, chaep mount carefully before you decide
Reply:check on cycletrader.com
Reply:craigslist.
Unfortunately, most of them at that price will be "project bikes" or "needs work" or "real old and will probably be needing new o-rings real soon."
My motorcycle is a really old piece of junk. Are you near Pasadena California? LOL.
How can i get a cheap motorcycle thats like under 1000.00?
If you're in the states, check www.craiglist.org. They have things on there that you wouldn't believe (price wise)
How can i get a cheap motorcycle thats like under 1000.00?
motorcycle trader mags, craigslist (be careful), local want adds, online sources (carsoup.com etc).
Buyer beware- $1000 might be unsafe. Make sure someone who knows bikes helps you.
Reply:cycle trader, craigs list, ebay, motosoup
hope you are an avid mechanic or at least aware that your cheap bike might become expensive quickly
bikes in this price range tend to not only be scraped and not up to technical standards but they also tend to have all kinds of 'booboos'
a worn chain kit, a new battery and brake pads alone can add up to %26gt;$500.-
inspect your new, chaep mount carefully before you decide
Reply:check on cycletrader.com
Reply:craigslist.
Unfortunately, most of them at that price will be "project bikes" or "needs work" or "real old and will probably be needing new o-rings real soon."
My motorcycle is a really old piece of junk. Are you near Pasadena California? LOL.
Cleaning Motorcycle spoke-rims?
What's the best product of home-made substance to use to clean motorcycle spoke-rims?
Cleaning Motorcycle spoke-rims?
some type of soap{dish, liguid, etc..} and good ole fashion elbow grease{A LOT OF IT}
Cleaning Motorcycle spoke-rims?
The best product that I know of is called T.S.P. (Tri-Sodium Phosphate) it is better known for paint prep or wood deck cleaning. It worked wonders on my metal spokes on bikes. It is known for its degreasing qualities and it is pretty inexpensive (cheap). You will find it in powder form mostly and you add water from there. Find it at most hardware or paint stores.
Reply:I assume your bike has a chain and your spokes are greasy-black? mineral spirits and elbow grease, then soap
if your spokes are a little rusty e.g. luster lace or the like
Reply:Laundry soap liquid-Cuts grease better ,and a bottle brush
If really grundgie a spray degreaser then the soap %26amp; brush
I know a couple of fanatics that use a tooth pick %26amp; WD40 but i aint that bad -YET
Reply:Mother's power ball mini and Mother's polish.
Reply:I like using Never Dull wadding polish and most chrome. It should work very well on your spokes. I believe that it is made by Eagle One.
Reply:S100 spray it wait 2 minutes, spray it off.
Reply:dremmel with a cotton wheel
Reply:SRUBBING BUBBLES APPLY WAIT FOR ALITTLE BIT
WASH OFF
Reply:a tolit bowl brush
Genealogy
Cleaning Motorcycle spoke-rims?
some type of soap{dish, liguid, etc..} and good ole fashion elbow grease{A LOT OF IT}
Cleaning Motorcycle spoke-rims?
The best product that I know of is called T.S.P. (Tri-Sodium Phosphate) it is better known for paint prep or wood deck cleaning. It worked wonders on my metal spokes on bikes. It is known for its degreasing qualities and it is pretty inexpensive (cheap). You will find it in powder form mostly and you add water from there. Find it at most hardware or paint stores.
Reply:I assume your bike has a chain and your spokes are greasy-black? mineral spirits and elbow grease, then soap
if your spokes are a little rusty e.g. luster lace or the like
Reply:Laundry soap liquid-Cuts grease better ,and a bottle brush
If really grundgie a spray degreaser then the soap %26amp; brush
I know a couple of fanatics that use a tooth pick %26amp; WD40 but i aint that bad -YET
Reply:Mother's power ball mini and Mother's polish.
Reply:I like using Never Dull wadding polish and most chrome. It should work very well on your spokes. I believe that it is made by Eagle One.
Reply:S100 spray it wait 2 minutes, spray it off.
Reply:dremmel with a cotton wheel
Reply:SRUBBING BUBBLES APPLY WAIT FOR ALITTLE BIT
WASH OFF
Reply:a tolit bowl brush
Genealogy
2006 Suzuki GS500f shorter handlebars?
i am all new to motorcycles, i love the street bike scene and i am about to get a '06 gs500. i really want a cbr600f4i but ive been told its not good for me since i am new sadly. anyways, i noticed the handlebars on the gs500 are slightly high in my opinion.. is there any brand or any place i can get shorter bars to make the bike look more sporty and a little more comfortable to me rather than sitting straight up?
i've tried looking around online for the past few days but im having trouble.
thanks
2006 Suzuki GS500f shorter handlebars?
check cyclegear.com or J%26amp;P cycles.com
2006 Suzuki GS500f shorter handlebars?
If you already ride a 500cc then they are crazy to tell you that you cant handle a 600cc although you have an excellent starter bike that can teach you cornering just as well as the 600-750cc bikes. The Suzuki's have that awkward forward leaning position compared to other sport bikes. What you need is aftermarket parts. Also try some GP part sites for what your looking for. Good Luck!
i've tried looking around online for the past few days but im having trouble.
thanks
2006 Suzuki GS500f shorter handlebars?
check cyclegear.com or J%26amp;P cycles.com
2006 Suzuki GS500f shorter handlebars?
If you already ride a 500cc then they are crazy to tell you that you cant handle a 600cc although you have an excellent starter bike that can teach you cornering just as well as the 600-750cc bikes. The Suzuki's have that awkward forward leaning position compared to other sport bikes. What you need is aftermarket parts. Also try some GP part sites for what your looking for. Good Luck!
Kawasaki zzr 600?
whats the bes t screen to use for touring,motorway driving etc
Kawasaki zzr 600?
There are screens on the market that are a little longer than standard also some have a bigger lip on the top to force the air over your head. Seeing as i don't know where your from i didn't worry about adding web addresses as i only know the Australian ones. SORRY
Kawasaki zzr 600?
There are screens on the market that are a little longer than standard also some have a bigger lip on the top to force the air over your head. Seeing as i don't know where your from i didn't worry about adding web addresses as i only know the Australian ones. SORRY
What is the average gas mileage on a Vespa Scooter?
I have always been intrigued by vintage Vespa scooters and with the price of gas where it is, I am looking into purchasing one just to go to work everyday. I know there are different engine sizes, but I was wondering what a rough estimate would be. Also, would ebay be a smart choice to shop for one or are their better options?
What is the average gas mileage on a Vespa Scooter?
75-120 miles per gallon depending on how you drive it!
What is the average gas mileage on a Vespa Scooter?
I've asked this question to someone I met on the street with one and he gets 90mpg on his.
Reply:Never buy a scoot or any motorbike off the internet. Only what you can see, touch, feel, and ride.
As to mileage: 50 -- 75 mpg for the maxi scoots. My Kymco PS250 gets 75+
Good hunting.
What is the average gas mileage on a Vespa Scooter?
75-120 miles per gallon depending on how you drive it!
What is the average gas mileage on a Vespa Scooter?
I've asked this question to someone I met on the street with one and he gets 90mpg on his.
Reply:Never buy a scoot or any motorbike off the internet. Only what you can see, touch, feel, and ride.
As to mileage: 50 -- 75 mpg for the maxi scoots. My Kymco PS250 gets 75+
Good hunting.
Is this dirtbike ok for me?
OK I saw this guy selling a 1990 rm 125 is it ok for me i am 5'6 and 140 pounds.I was just a bit scared of hhow fast the snap is gonna be compared to the 4 stroke i have now
Is this dirtbike ok for me?
im taller and a weigh a little bit more. i ride the crap out my 125. that's the beauty of them, you can just ride them all out
they are not that strong. and a 1990, i wouldn't imagine it's scary fast
but how come a 1990. newer dirt bikes are so cheap. im not meaning brand new. but like 2000-2002
Is this dirtbike ok for me?
You will be fine on that bike. It's all in how you work the clutch. If you want it to take off like a scooter, it will. Twist-a-wrist and your looking at the sky!
Reply:A 125 doesn't hit too hard once you get used to it. It may feel a little tall but you should be fine if you are a decent rider.
Is this dirtbike ok for me?
im taller and a weigh a little bit more. i ride the crap out my 125. that's the beauty of them, you can just ride them all out
they are not that strong. and a 1990, i wouldn't imagine it's scary fast
but how come a 1990. newer dirt bikes are so cheap. im not meaning brand new. but like 2000-2002
Is this dirtbike ok for me?
You will be fine on that bike. It's all in how you work the clutch. If you want it to take off like a scooter, it will. Twist-a-wrist and your looking at the sky!
Reply:A 125 doesn't hit too hard once you get used to it. It may feel a little tall but you should be fine if you are a decent rider.
What are the consequences for diving a motorcycle with a class 6A license, without an accompanying driver?
How much is the fine and more importantly, how many demerit points do you lose if you are caught driving alone?
In Quebec, Canada by the way.
What are the consequences for diving a motorcycle with a class 6A license, without an accompanying driver?
I think you get your birthday taken away!
What are the consequences for diving a motorcycle with a class 6A license, without an accompanying driver?
I'm in the wrong country to really know for sure. But it looks like driving without the accompanying driver is worth 4 demerit points, which means you lose the probationary license for 3 months for the first time offense. It doesn't look like there are fines to reinstate, just test and license fees.
The BIG penalties happen if your 6a is suspended, but you are caught driving anyway (they impound the bike for 30 days, plus at least a $600 fine and court fees).
Contact the SAAQ or see the links below.
In Quebec, Canada by the way.
What are the consequences for diving a motorcycle with a class 6A license, without an accompanying driver?
I think you get your birthday taken away!
What are the consequences for diving a motorcycle with a class 6A license, without an accompanying driver?
I'm in the wrong country to really know for sure. But it looks like driving without the accompanying driver is worth 4 demerit points, which means you lose the probationary license for 3 months for the first time offense. It doesn't look like there are fines to reinstate, just test and license fees.
The BIG penalties happen if your 6a is suspended, but you are caught driving anyway (they impound the bike for 30 days, plus at least a $600 fine and court fees).
Contact the SAAQ or see the links below.
How many of the bikers out there?
learned to ride (as a first bike) on a 600cc class or higher sport bike?
How many of the bikers out there?
Honda rebel cmx 250. The best learner bike ever made.
How many of the bikers out there?
Not me.....@ 8yrs old I could only get on a YZ80
Reply:I did not learn on them I have rode them will not do so agan, it might suprise you to know that sport bikes have not always been around. I think until people showed they would by play race bikes there was no market. They did not grow out of cafe bikes.
Reply:Learned on a Honda 305 Scrambler... long time ago... after the Riders Edge course my daughter started with an XL 1200 HD.
Reply:Baltaco 30cc in a Montesa frame. 4 years old.
My 2 pennys worth....... 600cc sports bike is FAR to powerful as a first bike.
I went from a TL1000R Suzuki V twin, back down to a GSX-R 600 because the 600 was faster on the track.
Reply:I took the MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) course. They had 250s for us to ride. This was well worth the money. It really opened my eyes about the SAFETY of riding a motorcycle. I also get a discount on insurance.
A 600cc or higher sport bike may be too much for a first bike.
Reply:I learned on a ZX6. I had never even touched a bike before. A friends just through me the keys and left me in the parking lot. I rode 100 miles home after just rolling around the parking lot 5 minutes learning how to get out of first gear.
Been going strong 4 years now and never been down and ain't going down. (Praise be to God!)
Practice and wear proper gear. People like me are rare and I seen alot of stuff with new riders. Take it easy.
Reply:Yeah I started at 10 so a 600 would have been a bit much. I did get a Ninja 600 when I was a teenager though. I certainly think a person could start on a bike like that, it may just be a little more tricky than starting on something else. The seating position can make balance a little more difficult for a beginner (at low speed) and since sport bikes tend to have much less low end torque, getting used to a clutch is a little harder too (as far as taking off).
Reply:1979 honda cb500
Reply:I did, the bike was a 1978 Kawasaki KZ 650 that I bought for $700 when I was 18 years old in 1996. Since then I have had 2 friends die on motorcycles, Cole and Jordan. I have also had an Uncle die on one and a stepfather who is severely crippled from riding. My buddy just t-boned a GMC on a 450 nighthawk 2 months ago and luckily walked away with road rash and a broken collar bone. Not his fault, just like the majority of motorcycle accidents.
Take a class, and remember YOUR death is only a turn of the wrist and one bad judgment away on a bike. I have been riding for 12 years now and do not forget that it is not if I crash but when. Keep this in the back of your mind and get a headlight modulator, it will help your visibility. Old people do not see as well as they used to.
Reply:Not me, I started on a 175 cc kawasaki with a pressed steel frame. I did not break the 600 cc mark until my tenth motorcycle (650 cc KZ650 Kawasaki).
I just do not see the point of sport bikes. While they are amazing machines in just about every category, they are about useless to me as a daily driver. Terrible seating position, cramped legs due to high foot pegs, no room for a passenger, sky high insurance for the under 21 year old rider, stiff suspension, and about useless fairing. For a racing machine, they are unbelievable. But I do not race on the street.
Give me a good sport touring machine, with emphasis on touring.
Reply:5 horsepower ToteGoat...age 10. 15 bikes later I got a sport bike.
Reply:Started 56 years ago on a 750cc (45 cu in) Harley. Next an Indian Chief (74 cu in), then a 47 Harley 75 cu in. These were the "Sport Bikes" Of that time. Also, everything else, as this was all there was. Untill the English bikes got popular,in mid/late '50s.
Tomcotexas.
Reply:I learned on a Carabela 50cc when i was 5 yo. There are two kinds of motorists 1. Those who already touch ground and 2. Those who will...
Reply:A good friend of mine learned on a brand new Honda CBR600. He never had any serious wrecks or hurt himself, and upgraded to a CBR954RR about a year later. He dropped that bike and the next one he bought at the track, but was not seriously injured because he was in full racing gear.
I don't think a 600 sport bike is too much bike for a first rider. They are relatively light, and are pretty tame at low RPMs. The problem is that most new riders (especially teenagers) are not responsible enough to NOT try and go 100mph a month after they get the thing, or try to ride well above their abilities.
You can kill yourself on just about any bike (a Ninja 250 will still go 100mph), it's just a little easier on a sport bike since it'll take off like a rocket if you do something stupid. Being a responsible person and treating the bike with respect is a LOT more important than starting on a small, wimpy motorcycle.
How many of the bikers out there?
Honda rebel cmx 250. The best learner bike ever made.
How many of the bikers out there?
Not me.....@ 8yrs old I could only get on a YZ80
Reply:I did not learn on them I have rode them will not do so agan, it might suprise you to know that sport bikes have not always been around. I think until people showed they would by play race bikes there was no market. They did not grow out of cafe bikes.
Reply:Learned on a Honda 305 Scrambler... long time ago... after the Riders Edge course my daughter started with an XL 1200 HD.
Reply:Baltaco 30cc in a Montesa frame. 4 years old.
My 2 pennys worth....... 600cc sports bike is FAR to powerful as a first bike.
I went from a TL1000R Suzuki V twin, back down to a GSX-R 600 because the 600 was faster on the track.
Reply:I took the MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) course. They had 250s for us to ride. This was well worth the money. It really opened my eyes about the SAFETY of riding a motorcycle. I also get a discount on insurance.
A 600cc or higher sport bike may be too much for a first bike.
Reply:I learned on a ZX6. I had never even touched a bike before. A friends just through me the keys and left me in the parking lot. I rode 100 miles home after just rolling around the parking lot 5 minutes learning how to get out of first gear.
Been going strong 4 years now and never been down and ain't going down. (Praise be to God!)
Practice and wear proper gear. People like me are rare and I seen alot of stuff with new riders. Take it easy.
Reply:Yeah I started at 10 so a 600 would have been a bit much. I did get a Ninja 600 when I was a teenager though. I certainly think a person could start on a bike like that, it may just be a little more tricky than starting on something else. The seating position can make balance a little more difficult for a beginner (at low speed) and since sport bikes tend to have much less low end torque, getting used to a clutch is a little harder too (as far as taking off).
Reply:1979 honda cb500
Reply:I did, the bike was a 1978 Kawasaki KZ 650 that I bought for $700 when I was 18 years old in 1996. Since then I have had 2 friends die on motorcycles, Cole and Jordan. I have also had an Uncle die on one and a stepfather who is severely crippled from riding. My buddy just t-boned a GMC on a 450 nighthawk 2 months ago and luckily walked away with road rash and a broken collar bone. Not his fault, just like the majority of motorcycle accidents.
Take a class, and remember YOUR death is only a turn of the wrist and one bad judgment away on a bike. I have been riding for 12 years now and do not forget that it is not if I crash but when. Keep this in the back of your mind and get a headlight modulator, it will help your visibility. Old people do not see as well as they used to.
Reply:Not me, I started on a 175 cc kawasaki with a pressed steel frame. I did not break the 600 cc mark until my tenth motorcycle (650 cc KZ650 Kawasaki).
I just do not see the point of sport bikes. While they are amazing machines in just about every category, they are about useless to me as a daily driver. Terrible seating position, cramped legs due to high foot pegs, no room for a passenger, sky high insurance for the under 21 year old rider, stiff suspension, and about useless fairing. For a racing machine, they are unbelievable. But I do not race on the street.
Give me a good sport touring machine, with emphasis on touring.
Reply:5 horsepower ToteGoat...age 10. 15 bikes later I got a sport bike.
Reply:Started 56 years ago on a 750cc (45 cu in) Harley. Next an Indian Chief (74 cu in), then a 47 Harley 75 cu in. These were the "Sport Bikes" Of that time. Also, everything else, as this was all there was. Untill the English bikes got popular,in mid/late '50s.
Tomcotexas.
Reply:I learned on a Carabela 50cc when i was 5 yo. There are two kinds of motorists 1. Those who already touch ground and 2. Those who will...
Reply:A good friend of mine learned on a brand new Honda CBR600. He never had any serious wrecks or hurt himself, and upgraded to a CBR954RR about a year later. He dropped that bike and the next one he bought at the track, but was not seriously injured because he was in full racing gear.
I don't think a 600 sport bike is too much bike for a first rider. They are relatively light, and are pretty tame at low RPMs. The problem is that most new riders (especially teenagers) are not responsible enough to NOT try and go 100mph a month after they get the thing, or try to ride well above their abilities.
You can kill yourself on just about any bike (a Ninja 250 will still go 100mph), it's just a little easier on a sport bike since it'll take off like a rocket if you do something stupid. Being a responsible person and treating the bike with respect is a LOT more important than starting on a small, wimpy motorcycle.
How long is it gonna take for me to get a dirtbike?
17.7174548965 months
what???
How long is it gonna take for me to get a dirtbike?
Hmmm....Quite the open question...you will never get one on here unless you order online! Hope that helps : )
How long is it gonna take for me to get a dirtbike?
Well you asked that about an hour ago.You could have one by now!
Reply:What's the punch line?
floral shops
what???
How long is it gonna take for me to get a dirtbike?
Hmmm....Quite the open question...you will never get one on here unless you order online! Hope that helps : )
How long is it gonna take for me to get a dirtbike?
Well you asked that about an hour ago.You could have one by now!
Reply:What's the punch line?
floral shops
I am 5' 8". Is the Honda Goldwing too big for me?
I would say no but that just depends on your experience. It is alot of bike. Its kinda like asking if the "Suzuki Busa" is to fast for you?
I am 5' 8". Is the Honda Goldwing too big for me?
Im 5ft 8 myself and they are high on the seat but you can have it lowered a few inches .Honda Goldwing will be my next bike
I am 5' 8". Is the Honda Goldwing too big for me?
I would say that a Honda Gold Wing would be okay, but you may wish to bring yourself up to speed before getting back on the road. 20 years is a long time to off of a motorcycle.
My mother actually rode my fathers 1993 GL1500 and didn't have any problems. She is about 5'5" and weighs about 125lbs.
She currently owns and rides a Honda Pacific Coast 800.
Reply:I am 5'6 1/2"
and have no trouble riding a wing
but
for one I've been riding for %26gt;25 years
and my inseam is 32"
so as long as we know nothing about you
we can not say IF we think you should even try
your hight alone does not mean a thing
Reply:The Goldwing is a BIIIIG bike, but it carries its weight fairly low. I've seen lots of women and short people on them.
The only way to really tell is to sit on one. Can you get both your feet flat on the ground? If not, is there a way to lower the seat?
Reply:I was always told that if the bike gets laid over and you have to ask for help to pick it up......its too big for you. Physically fitting on it is one thing, but being able to handle the weight and girth is quite another.
Ask yourself this basic question......do you really need a bike that big? You are, more or less, riding a bike with an engine big enough, and powerful enough, to power a Honda Accord.
Reply:Why would you consider a Honda Goldwing with six cylinders versus a BMW with two cylinders and which is quite a bit lighter to lift in case you drop it. And besides, the BMW seat can be lowered to accommodate your height.
Good luck!
Reply:Probably not, I know several Goldwing owners your height, but it's not the first thing you want to start riding after 20 years. They are heavy and expensive. Try a 1100 to 1500 first and then trade up.
I am 5' 8". Is the Honda Goldwing too big for me?
Im 5ft 8 myself and they are high on the seat but you can have it lowered a few inches .Honda Goldwing will be my next bike
I am 5' 8". Is the Honda Goldwing too big for me?
I would say that a Honda Gold Wing would be okay, but you may wish to bring yourself up to speed before getting back on the road. 20 years is a long time to off of a motorcycle.
My mother actually rode my fathers 1993 GL1500 and didn't have any problems. She is about 5'5" and weighs about 125lbs.
She currently owns and rides a Honda Pacific Coast 800.
Reply:I am 5'6 1/2"
and have no trouble riding a wing
but
for one I've been riding for %26gt;25 years
and my inseam is 32"
so as long as we know nothing about you
we can not say IF we think you should even try
your hight alone does not mean a thing
Reply:The Goldwing is a BIIIIG bike, but it carries its weight fairly low. I've seen lots of women and short people on them.
The only way to really tell is to sit on one. Can you get both your feet flat on the ground? If not, is there a way to lower the seat?
Reply:I was always told that if the bike gets laid over and you have to ask for help to pick it up......its too big for you. Physically fitting on it is one thing, but being able to handle the weight and girth is quite another.
Ask yourself this basic question......do you really need a bike that big? You are, more or less, riding a bike with an engine big enough, and powerful enough, to power a Honda Accord.
Reply:Why would you consider a Honda Goldwing with six cylinders versus a BMW with two cylinders and which is quite a bit lighter to lift in case you drop it. And besides, the BMW seat can be lowered to accommodate your height.
Good luck!
Reply:Probably not, I know several Goldwing owners your height, but it's not the first thing you want to start riding after 20 years. They are heavy and expensive. Try a 1100 to 1500 first and then trade up.
Is the Honda CBF 250 sold in the United States?
no
Is the Honda CBF 250 sold in the United States?
Doesn't look like it i found it in UK and Australian web sites but not the USA one.
Is the Honda CBF 250 sold in the United States?
No. In fact Honda doesn't sell anything under a 600 raceready in the USA, and hasn't sold a 250 street bike in ages.
Is the Honda CBF 250 sold in the United States?
Doesn't look like it i found it in UK and Australian web sites but not the USA one.
Is the Honda CBF 250 sold in the United States?
No. In fact Honda doesn't sell anything under a 600 raceready in the USA, and hasn't sold a 250 street bike in ages.
Can a 95 fairings fit on a 98 ???
i have a 98 cbr 600f3 and just bought a set of fairings which came from a 95 cbr 600f3 , can they fit ???
the seller told , they would fit but even though i bought them already i am a bit sceptic .
the seller told , they would fit but even though i bought them already i am a bit sceptic .
Where the best place 2 buy a nun runner (motorcycle)?
i live in the uk wales
can u help me
Where the best place 2 buy a nun runner (motorcycle)?
ask at the local nunnery
Where the best place 2 buy a nun runner (motorcycle)?
Scrapyard.
Reply:A nun runner? No idea, (a convent perhaps?) be fun to see lol
A non-runner; eBay, local papers, admag, autotrader
Reply:Are you sure you don't live on another planet what is a nun runner I've been around bikes for nearly forty years and i have never heard such rubbish. TRY AGAIN
Reply:car boot sale or loot or quids in newspapers
Reply:i get all of mine from ebay...see my site below...
can u help me
Where the best place 2 buy a nun runner (motorcycle)?
ask at the local nunnery
Where the best place 2 buy a nun runner (motorcycle)?
Scrapyard.
Reply:A nun runner? No idea, (a convent perhaps?) be fun to see lol
A non-runner; eBay, local papers, admag, autotrader
Reply:Are you sure you don't live on another planet what is a nun runner I've been around bikes for nearly forty years and i have never heard such rubbish. TRY AGAIN
Reply:car boot sale or loot or quids in newspapers
Reply:i get all of mine from ebay...see my site below...
Motorcycle clutch problem?
I have a 1990 Kawasaki Zephyr 550, it only has 3,500 miles on it. After sufficiently warming up my bike and I'm ready to go, I pull in the clutch lever, put it into gear and the bike shuts off and lunges forward. I am assuming it is a clutch problem but I don't know exactly to check i.e., free play, clutch cable.
Thanks for reading and your help.
Motorcycle clutch problem?
first thing to check:
does your clutch lever have any free play
that is can you pull it in without even pulling on the clutch cable?
you should have ~ 1/2 inch free play
did you change the engine oil after you purchased the bike?
old oil - no matter how little mileage - can cause a clutch to stick until the discs (literately) break free of each other
forgive me, but from the way you phrase your question
you should consult a friend who rides, a friends friend or brother who rides ... whom ever with some mechanical knowledge
over trying to get clues on the internet
Motorcycle clutch problem?
clutch isn't disengaging-check freeplay@lever (approx 1/8in).
happening suddenly usually means cable is about to go
not that? clutchpak is sticking - try changing oil (recomend syn)
Reply:Your clutch is not disengaging all the way.Squeeze the clutch level lightly til you feel resistance then look at the gap between the clutch lever and the lever bracket.Most bikes need about a 1/4 inch gap.If you have more you need to adjust it.But before you do you need to make sure your cable isn't getting ready to break.That is sometimes an indicator that the cable strands are breaking.If you readjust it and it happens again very soon after i wouldn't ride it til you check the cable for sure.I'm not sure about your bike but some have an adjuster on the lever housing you can screw in and out to adjust the clutch freeplay.
Reply:I had an old XS1100 that did this. It sat for awhile and the previous owner thought that the transmission was toast. It wasn't.
If the cable is any good, be sure its lubed and adjusted. Most bike shops should carry a cable luber that attaches on the hi-side of the cable (near the lever). Use WD-40, or a dedicated lightweight cable oil. Adjust tension like the others have stated, a little cable freeplay is fine, but not alot.
There is only 2 ways to work stuck clutchplates loose....you can take the clutch apart (and inspect/clean/adjust as necessary), or you can force them apart by shift and riding the bike. Use a motorcycle lift/jack ($60 from Schucks/Checker Auto) and raise it off the ground. Work the clutch and shift the gears several times until it starts to smooth out. From there, you can ride it around the block, still working the clutch, until you feel the bike is safe enough to ride in town.
Ultimately, it wouldn't hurt to have the clutchplates replaced. Clutch kits are fairly cheap, and with a manual, you can save big $$$ over the stealerships.
These tips worked for me on my big XS1100, so give it a try before spending any more $$ on the bike. Happy Riding!
Reply:a) Put the side stand up.
b) You're releasing the clutch lever SLOWLY, while increasing throttle, right?
tanning
Thanks for reading and your help.
Motorcycle clutch problem?
first thing to check:
does your clutch lever have any free play
that is can you pull it in without even pulling on the clutch cable?
you should have ~ 1/2 inch free play
did you change the engine oil after you purchased the bike?
old oil - no matter how little mileage - can cause a clutch to stick until the discs (literately) break free of each other
forgive me, but from the way you phrase your question
you should consult a friend who rides, a friends friend or brother who rides ... whom ever with some mechanical knowledge
over trying to get clues on the internet
Motorcycle clutch problem?
clutch isn't disengaging-check freeplay@lever (approx 1/8in).
happening suddenly usually means cable is about to go
not that? clutchpak is sticking - try changing oil (recomend syn)
Reply:Your clutch is not disengaging all the way.Squeeze the clutch level lightly til you feel resistance then look at the gap between the clutch lever and the lever bracket.Most bikes need about a 1/4 inch gap.If you have more you need to adjust it.But before you do you need to make sure your cable isn't getting ready to break.That is sometimes an indicator that the cable strands are breaking.If you readjust it and it happens again very soon after i wouldn't ride it til you check the cable for sure.I'm not sure about your bike but some have an adjuster on the lever housing you can screw in and out to adjust the clutch freeplay.
Reply:I had an old XS1100 that did this. It sat for awhile and the previous owner thought that the transmission was toast. It wasn't.
If the cable is any good, be sure its lubed and adjusted. Most bike shops should carry a cable luber that attaches on the hi-side of the cable (near the lever). Use WD-40, or a dedicated lightweight cable oil. Adjust tension like the others have stated, a little cable freeplay is fine, but not alot.
There is only 2 ways to work stuck clutchplates loose....you can take the clutch apart (and inspect/clean/adjust as necessary), or you can force them apart by shift and riding the bike. Use a motorcycle lift/jack ($60 from Schucks/Checker Auto) and raise it off the ground. Work the clutch and shift the gears several times until it starts to smooth out. From there, you can ride it around the block, still working the clutch, until you feel the bike is safe enough to ride in town.
Ultimately, it wouldn't hurt to have the clutchplates replaced. Clutch kits are fairly cheap, and with a manual, you can save big $$$ over the stealerships.
These tips worked for me on my big XS1100, so give it a try before spending any more $$ on the bike. Happy Riding!
Reply:a) Put the side stand up.
b) You're releasing the clutch lever SLOWLY, while increasing throttle, right?
tanning
Putting Speakers on His Harley?
Okay, here's my question. My Shiny New Boyfriend is trying to mount some "Unique" (I think that's the name) speakers to his 2007 Road King. He's having a problem getting power to the amp through the auxiliary wires. He's checked all of the wires, and they all have juice (I watched the gauge for him, so I know that much). What else could he be doing wrong?
Any help would be very appreciated!!
Putting Speakers on His Harley?
Ground, ground, ground. Have him check that the amp has a good ground.
Any help would be very appreciated!!
Putting Speakers on His Harley?
Ground, ground, ground. Have him check that the amp has a good ground.
Passenger Seat for a Harley Road King?
What are your suggestions for riding a passenger on a 2007 Harley Road King? We are looking at Sundowner seats, does anyone know any better than that?
Also, considering that he has never driven a passenger on a bike, what are your tips for both driver and passenger? (I just know to sit real still).
Thanks ya'll!
Passenger Seat for a Harley Road King?
Sundowners are nice seats.Mustang seats are very nice too.As for riding go with flow.Don't try to stay upright just lean with the rider and the bike.If you need to shift position warn him first.And make sure he's ready for you to get on or off the bike especially if your parked on something slippery like gravel.In turns if you want to look over his shoulder at where your going look over the shoulder on the inside.Right turn right shoulder..etc.If he's not used to hauling a passenger just take it easy til he gets used to how the bike handle's with an extra rider on it.And remember extra weight on the bike means longer stopping distance.Using the front brake is important it does most of the stopping ability
Passenger Seat for a Harley Road King?
You have to do more than sit still. You need to be aware of what the person up front is doing. You need to lean when he/she leans in the direction they are leaning in. You don't need to be up tight and stiff, it makes the bike ride different and harder to control. Sorry don't have any suggestions for seats.
Reply:I've had 2 Roadkings, a 95 and a 99. I bought my seats from Saddlemen, They are called road sofas. I got mine with leather sides and red velour tops. They also make one called Explorer. You can have them made to you and your passengers measurements. They also have saddle gel in both seats. Best seat I ever sat in and my wife loved them also. Check their web site. P.S. all you have to do is sit on the back and look cute, he can do all the leaning.
Also, considering that he has never driven a passenger on a bike, what are your tips for both driver and passenger? (I just know to sit real still).
Thanks ya'll!
Passenger Seat for a Harley Road King?
Sundowners are nice seats.Mustang seats are very nice too.As for riding go with flow.Don't try to stay upright just lean with the rider and the bike.If you need to shift position warn him first.And make sure he's ready for you to get on or off the bike especially if your parked on something slippery like gravel.In turns if you want to look over his shoulder at where your going look over the shoulder on the inside.Right turn right shoulder..etc.If he's not used to hauling a passenger just take it easy til he gets used to how the bike handle's with an extra rider on it.And remember extra weight on the bike means longer stopping distance.Using the front brake is important it does most of the stopping ability
Passenger Seat for a Harley Road King?
You have to do more than sit still. You need to be aware of what the person up front is doing. You need to lean when he/she leans in the direction they are leaning in. You don't need to be up tight and stiff, it makes the bike ride different and harder to control. Sorry don't have any suggestions for seats.
Reply:I've had 2 Roadkings, a 95 and a 99. I bought my seats from Saddlemen, They are called road sofas. I got mine with leather sides and red velour tops. They also make one called Explorer. You can have them made to you and your passengers measurements. They also have saddle gel in both seats. Best seat I ever sat in and my wife loved them also. Check their web site. P.S. all you have to do is sit on the back and look cute, he can do all the leaning.
Skyjet bikes?
Right, i need to know the truth! when they come from that country you cant have an easy job finding parts and they must rust and fall apart for that price, ive looked on the net but i can only find nutural feedback on thoes bikes, is it that they fell apart after they gave feedback?
does anyone know if they are having trouble finding parts for these bikes and if they are falling apart day by day for their prices and egineering?
(I got my job today as an apprentice technician but i dont start till the 1st so i cant be botherd waiting all that time to ask this question!)
I NEED EVIDENCE PEOPLE! EVIDENCE!!!
please =] tyty
Skyjet bikes?
I never kept numbers but of those that I have talked to anything that did not come from a dealer such as a street corner flea market or Internet that is not also sold buy dealers fell apart never ran right. I have never heard good story. More than ten people yes less than 200 yes, I have been in the business for over 35 years.
Skyjet bikes?
ive evidence....and pics to prove.
i know of 3 lads who bought new...all were shafted with in 3 minths...2 frames broke in half,all plastics smashed[not due to crashing]...all exsausts snapped,chrome rusted with in 2 weeks..2 engines siezed,1 blew apart...sorry but ive nothing good to report about them...
you cant even but the simplist of things like a rear sprocket..
does anyone know if they are having trouble finding parts for these bikes and if they are falling apart day by day for their prices and egineering?
(I got my job today as an apprentice technician but i dont start till the 1st so i cant be botherd waiting all that time to ask this question!)
I NEED EVIDENCE PEOPLE! EVIDENCE!!!
please =] tyty
Skyjet bikes?
I never kept numbers but of those that I have talked to anything that did not come from a dealer such as a street corner flea market or Internet that is not also sold buy dealers fell apart never ran right. I have never heard good story. More than ten people yes less than 200 yes, I have been in the business for over 35 years.
Skyjet bikes?
ive evidence....and pics to prove.
i know of 3 lads who bought new...all were shafted with in 3 minths...2 frames broke in half,all plastics smashed[not due to crashing]...all exsausts snapped,chrome rusted with in 2 weeks..2 engines siezed,1 blew apart...sorry but ive nothing good to report about them...
you cant even but the simplist of things like a rear sprocket..
What can you use to make a newton scooter??
I suppose you mean a Newtonian scooter. Well, many have tried to get around the Second Law of Thermodynamics, but all have failed. If you can make one there stil is that prize from the Royal Academy.
I personllay have tried using a radiodome and a piezo circuit, but the required voltage was too high. I was using number 8 wire, and that's as heavy as I dared go.
Good luck.
floral
I personllay have tried using a radiodome and a piezo circuit, but the required voltage was too high. I was using number 8 wire, and that's as heavy as I dared go.
Good luck.
floral
Can a motorcycle be certified with a rust hole in the exhaust pipe?
1978 gs550 only on the left side i am going to cut the rotten area out and weld in a patch but somebody told me you cant certify it if i do that? please help?
Can a motorcycle be certified with a rust hole in the exhaust pipe?
They might think you messed with the muffler. Fix it and then wrap your pipe in header wrap.
Can a motorcycle be certified with a rust hole in the exhaust pipe?
They might think you messed with the muffler. Fix it and then wrap your pipe in header wrap.
What is the best manuale shift pocket bike out for 2008-2009?
No such animal as a good pocket bike of any year
Can you safty a motorcycle with rust holes in the exhaust pipes?
someone also told me that if i had the holes welded it would not certify does this have anything to do with certification?
How many miles per gallon does a suzuki katana 600 go?
Somewhere around 50
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How many miles per gallon does a suzuki katana 600 go?
i used to own a katana 600 and if you ride sensible you can get almost 50miles to the gallon. that would be over 200 miles per tank if they still have a 5 gallon tank.
How many miles per gallon does a suzuki katana 600 go?
mine gets about 50mpg when i beat it
and about 58mpg being nice to it
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How many miles per gallon does a suzuki katana 600 go?
i used to own a katana 600 and if you ride sensible you can get almost 50miles to the gallon. that would be over 200 miles per tank if they still have a 5 gallon tank.
How many miles per gallon does a suzuki katana 600 go?
mine gets about 50mpg when i beat it
and about 58mpg being nice to it
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How to make yamaha motorcycles exhaust systems louder?
it is a 2008 model v-star 250
How to make yamaha motorcycles exhaust systems louder?
If it has baffles in the muffler, you can get a special tool from the dealer or online and take those out. Simply screw them out. Might mess with the tuning a bit though.
How to make yamaha motorcycles exhaust systems louder?
get a aftermarket straight through design muffler for a higher flow. or if you wanna go cheap, cut the muffler off and weld on a pipe. (that may be illegal though)
Reply:The baffles are in there for a reason and it will mess with your motor. Are you old enough to realize that loud pipes do not mean power and usually will slow your motor down. I hope a cop parks in your drive and gives you a ticket every time you start it. There is a big difference between a tuned header and loud exhaust.
Reply:you can gut the original exhaust, by pulling out the baffles but if that perticular motorcycle doesnt have removable end caps on the exhaust, all you can do is purchase aftermarket exhaust. or make a friend at a fabricating shop and have him bend some stainless steel pipe for you. he may have to use the original headers or he can just cut of the muffler and straight pipe it. and for looks so you wouldnt have to get them chromed you could always heat tape them with a black heat tape
Reply:go see what Dr. Piston has to say first.....
Reply:All attempts to remove the baffle will result in lower vacuum back pressure unless you rejet your secondary carburator jets. That's why so many noisy bikes have sputtering 1st gears. Again, noise generation should be coupled with proper resetting of one's carburator jets.
Good luck!
How to make yamaha motorcycles exhaust systems louder?
If it has baffles in the muffler, you can get a special tool from the dealer or online and take those out. Simply screw them out. Might mess with the tuning a bit though.
How to make yamaha motorcycles exhaust systems louder?
get a aftermarket straight through design muffler for a higher flow. or if you wanna go cheap, cut the muffler off and weld on a pipe. (that may be illegal though)
Reply:The baffles are in there for a reason and it will mess with your motor. Are you old enough to realize that loud pipes do not mean power and usually will slow your motor down. I hope a cop parks in your drive and gives you a ticket every time you start it. There is a big difference between a tuned header and loud exhaust.
Reply:you can gut the original exhaust, by pulling out the baffles but if that perticular motorcycle doesnt have removable end caps on the exhaust, all you can do is purchase aftermarket exhaust. or make a friend at a fabricating shop and have him bend some stainless steel pipe for you. he may have to use the original headers or he can just cut of the muffler and straight pipe it. and for looks so you wouldnt have to get them chromed you could always heat tape them with a black heat tape
Reply:go see what Dr. Piston has to say first.....
Reply:All attempts to remove the baffle will result in lower vacuum back pressure unless you rejet your secondary carburator jets. That's why so many noisy bikes have sputtering 1st gears. Again, noise generation should be coupled with proper resetting of one's carburator jets.
Good luck!
Where to find the best pricing on a R-55 yoshimura exhaust stystem for 2006 GSXR-750?
dennis kirk.com is a great source for bike stuff and the prices are some of the best around . check it out
Where to find the best pricing on a R-55 yoshimura exhaust stystem for 2006 GSXR-750?
Try this site and if that doesn't suit you use google.
Where to find the best pricing on a R-55 yoshimura exhaust stystem for 2006 GSXR-750?
Try this site and if that doesn't suit you use google.
My 1999 yamaha blaster is hesitating and having problems idling and is not the same after i cleaned the carb?
whats wrong with it it starts and gos but its not hitting powerband like it should and sounds boggy.
My 1999 yamaha blaster is hesitating and having problems idling and is not the same after i cleaned the carb?
Sounding boggy usually means its getting too much fuel. I would play with your screw settings and check the float bowl. If you did an all out cleaning of the carb, that means complete disassemble. Perhaps a screw is not in the correct setting.
My 1999 yamaha blaster is hesitating and having problems idling and is not the same after i cleaned the carb?
May be time for a top end rebuild (cylinder, piston %26amp; rings).
2 stroke engines require rebuilds quite often (once a year).
Keep riding it without getting it checked out and the repairs could run over $500.
It's your money - better safe than sorry.
My 1999 yamaha blaster is hesitating and having problems idling and is not the same after i cleaned the carb?
Sounding boggy usually means its getting too much fuel. I would play with your screw settings and check the float bowl. If you did an all out cleaning of the carb, that means complete disassemble. Perhaps a screw is not in the correct setting.
My 1999 yamaha blaster is hesitating and having problems idling and is not the same after i cleaned the carb?
May be time for a top end rebuild (cylinder, piston %26amp; rings).
2 stroke engines require rebuilds quite often (once a year).
Keep riding it without getting it checked out and the repairs could run over $500.
It's your money - better safe than sorry.
Whats the average cc in a Sport Bike?
Like whats the average cc in a sport bike driving around... leading into whats a great bike to be driving around on cause I get my license in August and was wondering whats a good cc to look for
Whats the average cc in a Sport Bike?
450
Whats the average cc in a Sport Bike?
600cc-750cc is average, but if you are just getting your lisense i wouldn't go any bigger then 600cc in a sport bike
Reply:Look at a Suzuki SV650 as a starting sport bike. Frankly it is a little much but beats dumping the clutch on a 600RR.
Reply:All four of the 'Big 4' japanese companies make a 600cc and a 1000cc sportbikes.
Honda = CBR600RR, CBR1000RR
Yamaha = R6, R1
Suzuki = GSX-R600, GSX-R1000
Kawasaki = ZX-6R, ZX-10R
Suzuki is the only brand that makes a middleweight 750cc bike, the GSX-R750.
There are also larger bikes out there, but are mainly considered sport/touring bikes. This would be Suzuki's Hayabusa, aka GSX-R1300 and Kawasaki's ZX-14R.
Thats to answer your initial question. Whether a full-out sportbike is right for a beginner is another question. For a beginner, I'd recommend the Suzuki SV-650, or the Kawasaki Ninja 500r and 250r.
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Whats the average cc in a Sport Bike?
450
Whats the average cc in a Sport Bike?
600cc-750cc is average, but if you are just getting your lisense i wouldn't go any bigger then 600cc in a sport bike
Reply:Look at a Suzuki SV650 as a starting sport bike. Frankly it is a little much but beats dumping the clutch on a 600RR.
Reply:All four of the 'Big 4' japanese companies make a 600cc and a 1000cc sportbikes.
Honda = CBR600RR, CBR1000RR
Yamaha = R6, R1
Suzuki = GSX-R600, GSX-R1000
Kawasaki = ZX-6R, ZX-10R
Suzuki is the only brand that makes a middleweight 750cc bike, the GSX-R750.
There are also larger bikes out there, but are mainly considered sport/touring bikes. This would be Suzuki's Hayabusa, aka GSX-R1300 and Kawasaki's ZX-14R.
Thats to answer your initial question. Whether a full-out sportbike is right for a beginner is another question. For a beginner, I'd recommend the Suzuki SV-650, or the Kawasaki Ninja 500r and 250r.
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What makes a motorcycle street legal? is off-road street legal?
as opposed to a "dirt bike"
i've been looking into a scooter/motorcycle for the m.p.g.
but some 'dual purpose' motorcycles I've seen seem nice - also more in the scooter price range
http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/Detail.... this type "dual purpose"
says it is 'street legal' but I would guess you couldn't go on the highway with it - or yes?
I would guess with 249cc it wouldn't be really happy on the hwy for longer than a few miles but then scooters can't go on the hwy at all
I'm looking for something a little "outside the box" in terms of a high m.p.g. urban commute vehicle
and then heck ya I'd take some offroad jaunts too I hope!
any drawbacks to this type of thing - I mean, any drawbacks that wouldn't also be drawbacks of a scooter
I'm aiming at the under $5000 (the far more under the better) price range
What makes a motorcycle street legal? is off-road street legal?
Street legal means the vehicle has all of the original safety equipment i.e. lights, horn, brakes. Scooters will not do well off road due to the small wheels but the new ones from Yamaha and Honda in the 200 to 400 cc range can deliver 80+ MPG and cruise at highway speeds all day long. They cost more than 7K.
I ride a 150 cc dirt bike on the highway all the time at 60 MPH or so. for 100 to 150 Miles. If you want more speed and less low end power, on a dirt bike, change the sprocket. Fuel consumption on a motorcycle is not that great
What makes a motorcycle street legal? is off-road street legal?
%26gt; What makes a motorcycle street legal?
Mostly approval by your state for street use.
In my state that means horn, brake and headlights, turn signals, some stupid equipment to decrease gasoline evaporating into the air from the tank when the bike is running, and some emissions equipment.
At 249cc, your motorcycle can be used on highways and freeways. Don't expect a lot of highway passing power from that small engine.
On our freeways, I'd expect a lightweight like that motorcycle to have some highway jitter, where it shakes from the rain grooves. To reduce that, you could get "street tires."
Reply:I own that bike well an 06 model anyway. Yes I took it down a major highway for 20+ miles at 70mph it's ok but working hard it's better for cruising around town at 40-50. But I have hit 80. It also gets 65+mpg around town.
For a little more pep and way easier starting I got a muffler/ re jetted and opened up the air box about 100$ spent in parts. They are so QUIET stock you sometimes can't hear the engine over the wind noise. It's a lot better off road now and with aftermarket tires it's a tank.
Just remember it's a small cc bike for the road but it goes everywhere and does everything well, I'm happy I got one. The first time you go by a cop paranoia sets in but the streets are now my playground.
Reply:I had one in university and I really liked it. They're a blast to ride, the riding position is high so you can see in traffic, they're easy to maneuver, great to zip around the city, and fun to ride on trails outside the city. They're not real comfortable on the freeway for an extended amount of time - but that doesn't mean you can't if your committed. I took my 250 on a several 100 mile (+ or -) trips and a few times with a passenger - and mind you it was kind of an old bike. I never paid attention to gas milage because mine didn't have a gauge.
As a suggestion to you, I would consider the KLR 650 over the 250 because it looks like it's only $500 more, more comfortable, and useful in the long run....but that's just my preference at the moment and you might want more zip and control. I think you must be able to find a used one for less than 5k. The downside over a scooter would be the cost to insure, maintain, and maybe less gas milage (I don't know) - but that's all I can think of.
You got me wishing I had one now, thanks. I don't know why more people don't consider these, especially the beginners, I'd much rather have a dual-purpose than a 250 ninja or the rebel I see people asking about.
i've been looking into a scooter/motorcycle for the m.p.g.
but some 'dual purpose' motorcycles I've seen seem nice - also more in the scooter price range
http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/Detail.... this type "dual purpose"
says it is 'street legal' but I would guess you couldn't go on the highway with it - or yes?
I would guess with 249cc it wouldn't be really happy on the hwy for longer than a few miles but then scooters can't go on the hwy at all
I'm looking for something a little "outside the box" in terms of a high m.p.g. urban commute vehicle
and then heck ya I'd take some offroad jaunts too I hope!
any drawbacks to this type of thing - I mean, any drawbacks that wouldn't also be drawbacks of a scooter
I'm aiming at the under $5000 (the far more under the better) price range
What makes a motorcycle street legal? is off-road street legal?
Street legal means the vehicle has all of the original safety equipment i.e. lights, horn, brakes. Scooters will not do well off road due to the small wheels but the new ones from Yamaha and Honda in the 200 to 400 cc range can deliver 80+ MPG and cruise at highway speeds all day long. They cost more than 7K.
I ride a 150 cc dirt bike on the highway all the time at 60 MPH or so. for 100 to 150 Miles. If you want more speed and less low end power, on a dirt bike, change the sprocket. Fuel consumption on a motorcycle is not that great
What makes a motorcycle street legal? is off-road street legal?
%26gt; What makes a motorcycle street legal?
Mostly approval by your state for street use.
In my state that means horn, brake and headlights, turn signals, some stupid equipment to decrease gasoline evaporating into the air from the tank when the bike is running, and some emissions equipment.
At 249cc, your motorcycle can be used on highways and freeways. Don't expect a lot of highway passing power from that small engine.
On our freeways, I'd expect a lightweight like that motorcycle to have some highway jitter, where it shakes from the rain grooves. To reduce that, you could get "street tires."
Reply:I own that bike well an 06 model anyway. Yes I took it down a major highway for 20+ miles at 70mph it's ok but working hard it's better for cruising around town at 40-50. But I have hit 80. It also gets 65+mpg around town.
For a little more pep and way easier starting I got a muffler/ re jetted and opened up the air box about 100$ spent in parts. They are so QUIET stock you sometimes can't hear the engine over the wind noise. It's a lot better off road now and with aftermarket tires it's a tank.
Just remember it's a small cc bike for the road but it goes everywhere and does everything well, I'm happy I got one. The first time you go by a cop paranoia sets in but the streets are now my playground.
Reply:I had one in university and I really liked it. They're a blast to ride, the riding position is high so you can see in traffic, they're easy to maneuver, great to zip around the city, and fun to ride on trails outside the city. They're not real comfortable on the freeway for an extended amount of time - but that doesn't mean you can't if your committed. I took my 250 on a several 100 mile (+ or -) trips and a few times with a passenger - and mind you it was kind of an old bike. I never paid attention to gas milage because mine didn't have a gauge.
As a suggestion to you, I would consider the KLR 650 over the 250 because it looks like it's only $500 more, more comfortable, and useful in the long run....but that's just my preference at the moment and you might want more zip and control. I think you must be able to find a used one for less than 5k. The downside over a scooter would be the cost to insure, maintain, and maybe less gas milage (I don't know) - but that's all I can think of.
You got me wishing I had one now, thanks. I don't know why more people don't consider these, especially the beginners, I'd much rather have a dual-purpose than a 250 ninja or the rebel I see people asking about.
What motorbike do i get?
what type of dirt bike should i get i am 12yrs old 5ft and 45kg i have to keep the bike until im 15 i
What motorbike do i get?
One of the newer Honda bikes, CRF100F or CRF150F.
Air cooled 4 stroke bikes, good for younger riders, but powerful enough that you won't outgrow it right away. Won't have the punch of a 2 stroke, but it will be a lot more reliable. Compared to most other bikes these are pretty affordable at the moment as well.
The CRF150F would probably be my favourite choice given your particular circumstances, electric start, and enough power to keep a smile on your face without putting a frown on your parents face when they see the price tag.
What motorbike do i get?
One of the newer Honda bikes, CRF100F or CRF150F.
Air cooled 4 stroke bikes, good for younger riders, but powerful enough that you won't outgrow it right away. Won't have the punch of a 2 stroke, but it will be a lot more reliable. Compared to most other bikes these are pretty affordable at the moment as well.
The CRF150F would probably be my favourite choice given your particular circumstances, electric start, and enough power to keep a smile on your face without putting a frown on your parents face when they see the price tag.
What kind of motorcycle can i drive on the freeway?
I am 170 and 6 ft. I want to buy a good motorcycle that can be a good beginner motorcycle and I can use to ride the freeway later on. thank you
What kind of motorcycle can i drive on the freeway?
Used Kawasaki Ninja 500 or used Suzuki GS500.
Take the Motorcycle Safety Foundation course before buying your motorcycle.
What kind of motorcycle can i drive on the freeway?
you need something you fit comfortably on, that you can pick up from flat on its side unaided, and that can travel safely at hwy speed at %26lt;80% max RPM under adverse conditions, and be roadworthy. Simplicity always helps, and is cheaper to buy and maintain. 250cc single cylinder 2 valve is my minimum recommendation. KISS
Reply:at least a 500 my wife had a 250 and she couldnt keep up to me on the freeway so she got a vulcan 500 and now she moving
Reply:Anything you can afford.
ginkgo
What kind of motorcycle can i drive on the freeway?
Used Kawasaki Ninja 500 or used Suzuki GS500.
Take the Motorcycle Safety Foundation course before buying your motorcycle.
What kind of motorcycle can i drive on the freeway?
you need something you fit comfortably on, that you can pick up from flat on its side unaided, and that can travel safely at hwy speed at %26lt;80% max RPM under adverse conditions, and be roadworthy. Simplicity always helps, and is cheaper to buy and maintain. 250cc single cylinder 2 valve is my minimum recommendation. KISS
Reply:at least a 500 my wife had a 250 and she couldnt keep up to me on the freeway so she got a vulcan 500 and now she moving
Reply:Anything you can afford.
ginkgo
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Motorcycle Tools for metric cruisers?
I have my first motorcycle and I want to do the work on it. It seems I strip every screw/bolt I touch so i was told to buy an impact driver and that would solve that (confirmation would be nice =). BUT the main question.
Tools?? I cant find a 'set' of Metric Motorcycle tools to save my life. They are all these half stepped wrench sets that look like they came from walmart and were slapped together.
They are small, dont fit, or appear to increase stripping. Can anyone recommend a set or a few sets to pickup that will let me pull apart and put my metric cruiser?
I want to do it right, I have even searched for bolt\screw kits but that seems tough too. Vstar classic 2003 650cc Yamaha.
Thanks for your time
Motorcycle Tools for metric cruisers?
Try these guys
www.denniskirk.com
you can shop online or get a free catalog
Motorcycle Tools for metric cruisers?
make sure you are using metric tools not sae
go to sears get a six point 3/8 drive socket set and combination wrenches in sizes 8mm-22mm
for bolts go to a hardware store and buy the bolts you need.you will never find a kit for your bike.
Reply:try sears craftsman tools or snap-on. Dennis kirk (dennis kirk.com) sells nice tool sets too (as well as everything else for bikes so give them a try.
Reply:it'll cost, but goto a TOOL SHOP, buy quality tools. impact driver is good, also buy a 2lb ball-pene hammer and the long bit set for the impact driver. buy a good set of Allen keys, and find a fastener seller who'll sell small lots of Allen screws, and use them wherever possible in your motor. NB Allen screws are all hi tensile, and easily overtighten the threads and strip them. Good sockets have rounded faces inside their head, rather than a cast hexagon. Thin wall tools are expensive, but often necessary to get into tight locations. 1/4", 3/8" %26amp; 1/2" drive socket sets all have their place, and a torque wrench can be useful. Screwdrivers should all have straight thru' shafts, so they can be hammered on without breakage. a set of 2-3 different sized cold chizels * at least 1 'flat barstard file', double cut, %26amp; a 'rat tail' file, abt 1/4" also are useful. Buy quality, and you'll have them along time, and they'll fit and do the job. Buy rubbish, and you'll stay where you are.
Reply:You want a tork wrench not an impact wrench/driver. Generally tools are tools Sears has high quality sets with life time warranty. Get a socket set 8 to 22 mm and a set of open end and box end wrenches. And the tork wrench if you are prone over tighting. Also an alan set and the 6 piece screw driver set. These will handle 99 percent of the work you can do yourself. Special tools for the chain and snap rings will be handy as well.
Reply:It will be less expensive if you buy individual tools instead of a master tool set which can cost up into the thousands.
Wrench - http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Di...
Sockets - http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/di...
3/8" ratchet - http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Di...
1/2" ratchet - http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Di...
Extensions - http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Di...
Hex bit sets - (allen wrench sockets) http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Di...
Screw drivers - http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104...
Pliers - http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104...
The kmart stuff is certified Sears Craftsman.
Impact driver - http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?...
Socket adaptors - http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Di...
Spark plug wrench - http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/tool...
I researched the sets - each has the required sizes for your model.
You might have to buy a few individual items for a specific fastener, unique to your model - like the rear axle nut - you can use a big cresent wrench (adjustable) or the correct size wrench / socket.
Reply:Craftsman for the tools, ACE hardware for the bolts and screws. At least the local here has a metric line.
Tools?? I cant find a 'set' of Metric Motorcycle tools to save my life. They are all these half stepped wrench sets that look like they came from walmart and were slapped together.
They are small, dont fit, or appear to increase stripping. Can anyone recommend a set or a few sets to pickup that will let me pull apart and put my metric cruiser?
I want to do it right, I have even searched for bolt\screw kits but that seems tough too. Vstar classic 2003 650cc Yamaha.
Thanks for your time
Motorcycle Tools for metric cruisers?
Try these guys
www.denniskirk.com
you can shop online or get a free catalog
Motorcycle Tools for metric cruisers?
make sure you are using metric tools not sae
go to sears get a six point 3/8 drive socket set and combination wrenches in sizes 8mm-22mm
for bolts go to a hardware store and buy the bolts you need.you will never find a kit for your bike.
Reply:try sears craftsman tools or snap-on. Dennis kirk (dennis kirk.com) sells nice tool sets too (as well as everything else for bikes so give them a try.
Reply:it'll cost, but goto a TOOL SHOP, buy quality tools. impact driver is good, also buy a 2lb ball-pene hammer and the long bit set for the impact driver. buy a good set of Allen keys, and find a fastener seller who'll sell small lots of Allen screws, and use them wherever possible in your motor. NB Allen screws are all hi tensile, and easily overtighten the threads and strip them. Good sockets have rounded faces inside their head, rather than a cast hexagon. Thin wall tools are expensive, but often necessary to get into tight locations. 1/4", 3/8" %26amp; 1/2" drive socket sets all have their place, and a torque wrench can be useful. Screwdrivers should all have straight thru' shafts, so they can be hammered on without breakage. a set of 2-3 different sized cold chizels * at least 1 'flat barstard file', double cut, %26amp; a 'rat tail' file, abt 1/4" also are useful. Buy quality, and you'll have them along time, and they'll fit and do the job. Buy rubbish, and you'll stay where you are.
Reply:You want a tork wrench not an impact wrench/driver. Generally tools are tools Sears has high quality sets with life time warranty. Get a socket set 8 to 22 mm and a set of open end and box end wrenches. And the tork wrench if you are prone over tighting. Also an alan set and the 6 piece screw driver set. These will handle 99 percent of the work you can do yourself. Special tools for the chain and snap rings will be handy as well.
Reply:It will be less expensive if you buy individual tools instead of a master tool set which can cost up into the thousands.
Wrench - http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Di...
Sockets - http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/di...
3/8" ratchet - http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Di...
1/2" ratchet - http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Di...
Extensions - http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Di...
Hex bit sets - (allen wrench sockets) http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Di...
Screw drivers - http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104...
Pliers - http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104...
The kmart stuff is certified Sears Craftsman.
Impact driver - http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?...
Socket adaptors - http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Di...
Spark plug wrench - http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/tool...
I researched the sets - each has the required sizes for your model.
You might have to buy a few individual items for a specific fastener, unique to your model - like the rear axle nut - you can use a big cresent wrench (adjustable) or the correct size wrench / socket.
Reply:Craftsman for the tools, ACE hardware for the bolts and screws. At least the local here has a metric line.
What is the best starter motorcycle for under 5k?
Can you give me brand,bike name, and price?
What is the best starter motorcycle for under 5k?
Suzuki Boulevard S40 ~ $4399
Kawasaki Ninja 250 ~$3499 (US)
What is the best starter motorcycle for under 5k?
Honda cbr 125rr, kawasaki ninja 250r
Reply:A used 1996 BMW R850 R for around $3,200.
Good luck!
Reply:Honda VLX 600 V Twin. Less than $3500 used, couple years old, clean.
Reply:KYMCO VENOX 3999 or HYOSUNG GV250 3500 both are good rides and reliable transportating. THe Hyo comes in 3 styles
Reply:Honda Shadow VLX 600 - You can find one 4 or 5 years old for around $3000 - 3500.
Reply:250 ninja
Reply:A 1995 honda cr250. 2 stroke, dirt bike. cant beat it. Oh, and I just happen to have one for sale.
What is the best starter motorcycle for under 5k?
Suzuki Boulevard S40 ~ $4399
Kawasaki Ninja 250 ~$3499 (US)
What is the best starter motorcycle for under 5k?
Honda cbr 125rr, kawasaki ninja 250r
Reply:A used 1996 BMW R850 R for around $3,200.
Good luck!
Reply:Honda VLX 600 V Twin. Less than $3500 used, couple years old, clean.
Reply:KYMCO VENOX 3999 or HYOSUNG GV250 3500 both are good rides and reliable transportating. THe Hyo comes in 3 styles
Reply:Honda Shadow VLX 600 - You can find one 4 or 5 years old for around $3000 - 3500.
Reply:250 ninja
Reply:A 1995 honda cr250. 2 stroke, dirt bike. cant beat it. Oh, and I just happen to have one for sale.
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