Motorcycles - July 2006

For me it's when people say a 600 sportbike is an ok bike to learn on. I hear that all the time and it makes me shudder.

2006-07-11 12:50:55 · 29 answers · asked by Hillbillies are... 5

2006-07-11 12:35:04 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm driving a BMW R1150R and it's time for my first tire change. Any good suggestion for what to get? I'm looking for something at least semi-durable (5-8,000 miles). I'm not a super aggressive driver. Thanks in advance!

2006-07-11 12:32:45 · 11 answers · asked by micke 1

I am beginning to get into motorcycles. I am taking a Motorcycle Training class to learn all the basics of riding and how to avoid hazardous and emergency situations. Basically, from what I have read so far, how to avoid dangerous situations is to allow yourself a safety margin of space. As long as you have enough space to react, then you can get out of any situation, but riders get too cocky, thinking that they won't wreck and end up wrecking.

Anyway, getting back on topic, I want a good book that teaches the necessary maintence on a bike. It can be as basic as, draining the oil and adding oil. Adding transmission fluid, the correct way to drain it. How to take the wheel off, in case the tire goes completely flat and you have to go and take it to get it fixed?
How to change the spark plug? I know a lot of this seems simple to you, but I don't work on automobiles. I can do some basic stuff on automobiles but not a lot, so I need a book this basic.

2006-07-11 12:32:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My brother & I bought 2 new bikes for a summer vacation. His new 1200 Bandit leaked gas and filled the motor with gas and ruin it. We asked Suzuki of America to replace the motor so could go on vacation. They said that's to expensive, it costs $3000. They messed around all summer and 4 months later had the rebuilt at a cost of $3700. The bandit ran like crap and looked worse. The gas stained cases and burnt exhaust pipes were not replaced, and the bike got scratched and nicked all over from being apart for so long. We even called Japan but got no help. No one in Suzuki gave a damn. We sold the bikes because summer was gone and thier warranty was worth less. We loss $5000 and got no vacation just a huge hassle with suzuki. We even wrote to the CEO and did not even get a letter back from him. Every one be warned Suzuki's warranty is not worth the paper it's printed on!!! If you get a lemon your Fd! And they don't give a F!!!!!

2006-07-11 12:31:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

The spec says “5.4 U.S. gallons; including 1 gallon reserve” but I’ve been told by the shop that far from all of the 5.4 gallons are available on a US model. The reason should be environmental changes made to the US models. Do you know how much is available and how much of it is the reserve. Thanks in advance!!

2006-07-11 12:03:13 · 2 answers · asked by micke 1

Less traffic, less fuel consumption, everyone would be motorcycle aware and a lot of people out there could use a little toughening up.

This whole idea of having a roof over your head when you travel is fairly new.

2006-07-11 11:42:54 · 15 answers · asked by Hillbillies are... 5

I want to buy a 250cc motorcycle that I can run off a CBT licence. It must be a motorcycle as I think that scooters are generally ugly. Has anyone any ideas what I should buy?

2006-07-11 10:58:23 · 9 answers · asked by kenweird1982 3

We're all bikers, aren't we? I ride metric but a bike's a bike.

2006-07-11 10:27:36 · 20 answers · asked by Hillbillies are... 5

2006-07-11 10:22:06 · 6 answers · asked by brunettebabi 2

2006-07-11 09:49:04 · 10 answers · asked by ? 2

Can youi used difference motor oil and tranmission oil other than h-d oil without harming your bike or voiding tne warrenty.

2006-07-11 09:35:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have an xt 600 motorbike.the manual says change of oil every 5000 kms.but all engineers say i must change every 3000kms..is that true or they just say it to get more money?

2006-07-11 09:33:50 · 4 answers · asked by seveneight 2

i am tring to find a manual for a 1983 husqvarna motorcycle/dirtbike, for a 125xc and a 250xc

2006-07-11 09:07:55 · 1 answers · asked by crystalrohwer 1

2006-07-11 08:51:21 · 5 answers · asked by manpreet475 1

I bought a Kawasaki zx6r and have been riding this weekend without gloves. However, after riding for a while my palms hurt like hell. Are there any gloves that provide padding on the palms or am i just being a wuss?

2006-07-11 08:45:02 · 5 answers · asked by Bozo 2

The bike is spec'd with a 140/70-18 in the rear and it seems I am only able to locate tires in the 160/60 size. Will these work on my bike? Also, what would be the difference in riding with a bias-ply tire instead of a radial tire?

2006-07-11 08:40:33 · 5 answers · asked by Daemonknight 1

I have a 1977 yamaha xs400 and i'm thinking it needs the carbs rebuilt or cleaned cause it won't idle at all, it will start right up but then you have to mind the throttle and keep it over 3000rpm to just keep it running, any help on the subject would be awesome.

2006-07-11 08:31:27 · 3 answers · asked by espencer2884 1

2006-07-11 06:53:05 · 5 answers · asked by BBear 1

We have a limited budget and want to buy a bike, there sem to be quite a few good choices in older bikes, but will they be really difficult to maintain/get parts for?

2006-07-11 05:06:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband and I go to motorcycle ralleys and we're tired of the same old stuff. I love to craft and create! I would like to hear what other people are looking for when they go to the ralleys. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated. I am also looking for items for children.

2006-07-11 03:18:49 · 4 answers · asked by craftsdesigner1 2

2006-07-11 03:17:07 · 1 answers · asked by randy w 1

priced one that I could drive and still have control over?

2006-07-11 02:32:03 · 22 answers · asked by Me 2

2006-07-11 01:26:56 · 4 answers · asked by henryhaywood@sbcglobal.net 1

2006-07-10 23:44:50 · 3 answers · asked by usha r 1

I am importing elect by-cycle CKD parts, some offcials stating that one part Motor wit hrear wheel is SKD. But Motor wit hrear wheel is one part as per the manufacturer bcoz motr is alloy part and is fit as axel.

2006-07-10 22:51:25 · 2 answers · asked by mandalisrao 1

I've just bought a used 88 Virago 250 and need to know the ins and outs of the bike. As a new rider, I'd like to know all the features and nooks and crannies on the bike. Can anyone help?

2006-07-10 20:55:35 · 1 answers · asked by CFXCreative.com 2

A motorcycle helmet significantly improves the chance that the rider will survive an accident with a serious body injury that could leave him requiring assistance the rest of his life, thereby taxing health care.

Without a helmet on, there is a much greater chance that a crash that causes serious bodily harm will be fatal. A corpse doesn't cost the health care system much.

Isn't the argument for helmet laws really the best argument against them?

2006-07-10 20:50:57 · 21 answers · asked by Hillbillies are... 5

Does anybody know whether you can be stopped and fined $150.00 for not wearing a N.Z standard safty motorbike helmet,and where I can check my rights on this.
My partner and I were stopped buy a cop one Sunday, with the usual license and rego check, fined my man $150.00, over his helmet.The cop would not allow him to ride the rest of the distance on the bike. I gavemy man my helmet and had to go the rest of the distant in the cop car, not impressed,anyone got any ideas on this.

2006-07-10 19:06:54 · 9 answers · asked by nn_grwn 2

I belong to a female riding group and just recently a car driver took out 6 female riders because SHE DIDNT SEE US!! She was on a cell phone , killed one female rider that was a mom of three children and seriuosly injured two others. The driver was issued a citation for failure to stop and one other citation for reckless endangerment. This sucks

2006-07-10 18:30:44 · 6 answers · asked by purpleponygal 1