Motorcycles - August 2006

You want to learn to ride a motorcycle, so you sign up for the MSF Basic Rider's Course, which says "little to no riding experience necessary". You eagerly show up for the course, only to be sent home less than two hours later because you are "holding up the class" due to the fact (1) you've obviously never been on a motorcycle to begin with, but also (2) you've never driven standard and (3), once you get going, you can't remember for the life of you where the brakes were and you drag your feet on the ground. You now feel like you should have been told up front that you should have been informed that (1) knowledge of driving standard would have helped you out tremendously, and (2) you should have had at least minimal riding experience before you signed up, because then you would have grasped the concept much easier and you wouldn't have felt like an *** in front of the rest of the class. You may even have invested that $165 elsewhere. If this has happened , what did you do about it?

2006-08-24 07:15:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 1996 xt600e motorcycle and have lost the front right hand side raditor scoop (plastic panel) does anyone know of a good place to pick up spares? I live in carmarthen west wales and have tried all the local motocycle shops.

2006-08-24 07:01:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Some bikes I've seen have enormous rear tyres while all stockies I've seen have normal lookin rear ends, whats the go?

2006-08-24 06:32:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

(Im Aussie, so I duno If everyone else has all these bikes overseas but I think so). I want to buy a sick bike, just dunno what, I really like the suzuki GSX-R750, is it much faster than the 600cc, or should I look at 900's or 1000's for sick speed, I was told that the 1 litres are for wankers because a 600 or 750 will do nearly everything they do on the street, but how do other bikes compare, like the Yamaha R6 or R1, or the Ninja 600 or 1000, I saw a CBR 900RR smokin joes for $8,500, looked wicked, and can anyone tell me what a stock bike might do down the 1/4 mile? I saw R1's at the drags pull 11's and a couple of 10's. but i think I like the
GSX-R750 the best so far, (even tho a CBR 250RR scared me half to death) So I guess I didn't really have one specific question, just after some input, I dont have any mates that ride you see. And, do u ride? if so what? are you happy or do you want more?

2006-08-24 05:45:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to sale Yamaha RX 100 model motorbike ( of year 1994 ), Fairly used in good condition, available for sale in Mumbai ......
Anyone interested ?

2006-08-24 05:45:12 · 5 answers · asked by STAN 1

2006-08-24 05:31:32 · 16 answers · asked by smart@$$ 3

2006-08-24 05:27:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

my 16 year old brother just bought a motorcycle. im terrified. im only 14 and i duno wat id do without him. how can i convince him to sell it?

2006-08-24 05:06:23 · 11 answers · asked by cookiesncream999 1

A British man on a motorcycle hit speeds of up to 240 kph trying to flee German police on a 20-km chase on a motorway before being stopped in a rush hour traffic jam near Frankfurt, police said on Thursday.

Police in the western town of Darmstadt said the 42-year-old Briton had evaded officers chasing him by weaving between other cars and hitting speeds well over the 100-kph limit.
"But he could not shake the officers in pursuit," a police spokesman said. Even though there are no speed limits on parts of German motorways, many sections do have strict limits.

The man was arrested after he got caught in a traffic jam near.

My question is this: Where do you find out about races like this?

2006-08-24 04:59:46 · 10 answers · asked by Johny0555 3

I can not find the oil filter on my Rebel. Does it even have one? It's not in the manual.

2006-08-24 04:56:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I purchased a new 2006 Honda Rebel a couple of months ago and decided to change the oil at 250 miles because I was told that a new engine will have metal shavings in the oil. So I changed it and did see the tiny specks of metal.
So then I spoke to another person about it and was told that this was NOT normal and to take it back to the dealer.
Now I don't know what to think. Does anyone know for sure??

2006-08-24 04:52:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

This happens @45KM/hr and above speeds, as well the vehicle jumps in a rythamic fasion even on a perfect flat road. I couldn't get much help from bike machanic. He asked me to maintain correct tyre pressure (30psi rear - 20 psi front). but still i get the same jump while ride. Is there something to be done on the engine side? or a Weighted handle bar would reduce vibration? pls help! Thanks in Advance.

2006-08-24 04:51:39 · 5 answers · asked by porchezz 1

2006-08-24 04:46:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a CBR1000F a 91' and the engine is bad.. is there a different engine that i can put in ? _---- from a new bike??i cant find any parts for my bike anywhere.... HELP PLEASE

2006-08-24 04:40:43 · 4 answers · asked by JAKUB S 1

WHICH SHOULD I BUY??? XTC LOOKS GORGEOUS AND AS FAR AS I CAN TELL ITS A DAMN SIGHT MORE RELIABLE!
APRILIA RS 125 IS FASTER BUT NOT AS GOOD LOOKING AND LESS RELIABLE.
ANYONE OUT THERE RIDDEN BOTH? YOUR OPINIONS ARE APPRECIATED.
THANKS IN ADVANCE

2006-08-24 04:29:46 · 7 answers · asked by dean h 1

2006-08-24 04:03:35 · 18 answers · asked by Velociraptor 5

When I mentioned that I had over $2,000 worth of Harley Davidson clothing, everyone got all upset at me. But I don't know one Harley rider that doesn't own at least a few Harley logo items. It's like a requirement - if you own a Harley, you need to advertise it. And even though all of the clothing is made overseas, it still advertises my love of the best motorcycle ever made! I'm sure that even my chaps and jacket, which don't have a label saying where they were made, came from China. The quality isn't that great, like most Harley leather, and the chaps offer practically no protection, but what Harley rider is going to be caught riding around in an Aerostitch suit? So be honest - t-shirt, boots, leathers - how many pieces of Harley clothing do you have?

2006-08-24 04:00:57 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm tired of hearing the noise those POS Harley's make especially when it's late in the evening. Do they have the same max noise levels as automobiles have?

2006-08-24 03:43:54 · 16 answers · asked by MadMaxx 5

I am 5'6" 120 lbs and not very strong. What type/size of a bike should I start out with so I can eventually graduate to a Harley?

2006-08-24 03:29:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have heard about a spray-in product that makes ATV tires almost Flatproof. Any ideas?

2006-08-24 03:10:22 · 2 answers · asked by Thirdman 2

have more than one tooth mark on cam sprocket... witch one's???

2006-08-24 02:13:42 · 2 answers · asked by E-Moe 1

2006-08-24 02:07:31 · 4 answers · asked by bint_biker 1

However, please choose from the company in Japan.

2006-08-24 01:41:58 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

it should have a style and mileage

2006-08-23 23:54:44 · 18 answers · asked by cool buddy 1

2006-08-23 23:39:44 · 11 answers · asked by anil p 1

Why do people still prefer to use scooters even when bikes are available at lower rates and gives more mileage and performance?

2006-08-23 23:00:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is my first dirtbike, a no name chinese dirtbike from Shucks. I am new to dirt biking but my Dad is heavily involved and he has been riding for years and we have been working problems out of it but this one has plagued us... we have jus been kicking it over and over or bump starting it, but it bruised my dads ankle badly so I've decided to ask around and see if anyone else has had a problem like this and what they did about it... Thank You in advance.

2006-08-23 22:04:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

planning to go for a long trip, for 2 yrs. need an reliable bike which i can handle incase of fall or breakdown.

2006-08-23 21:11:01 · 11 answers · asked by Max 1

Hi can someone tell me on how can I purchase any of the one bikes from Suzuki Hayabusa or GSX750R ? and what is the mileage of these bikes ?

2006-08-23 20:29:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just bought a 2006 Suzuki GSXR 600 and the dealership told me that they are waiting on a back-ordered recall part (supposedly the fuel pump actuator) before I can pick up my bike from the dealership. However, when I went to the Suzuki website to learn more about the recall, I didn't discover any information about any recall on the 2006 GSXR 600. Does anyone know something about this recall or any other recalls on this year of this make and model - since I can't get any damn answers elsewhere?

2006-08-23 19:42:15 · 3 answers · asked by rocketncm 1