Motorcycles - October 2006

I have an '81 Honda CX500D motorcycle I would feel more comfortable riding if it were two inches lower. I have the shocks adjusted to their lowest setting and I cut 3" of foam out of the seat. I've talked to a few people about lowering the rear end and so far have gotten mostly negative responses about it because it is shaft driven. The bike won't have a heavier load weight than just myself (150 lbs.) and maybe a small bag. I don't know if I should use shorter shocks and springs, or if there is an adjustment kit for this model. Can anyone tell me if they've done it, how they did it, and what the result was? Thanks, Juli

2006-10-31 21:54:34 · 9 answers · asked by phoenix_5612 3

Does the operation you have to have to become a motor cyclist hurt, and does it take long to get over? You know, the one where you have to have your brain removed.

2006-10-31 21:38:03 · 27 answers · asked by Ray P 4

2006-10-31 21:06:00 · 9 answers · asked by chinscd 2

and on the flip side what damage would be caused by running a two stroke m/bike to lean (not enough oil in the mix)

2006-10-31 20:57:41 · 8 answers · asked by sithstar 1

SERVICE STATION REFUSED TO CHANGE IT

2006-10-31 20:40:41 · 2 answers · asked by awlesh arya 1

My name is Lisa, from California. I am a passionate motorcycle enthusiast on Harley-Davidson. Where can I find single biker boyz online?

2006-10-31 18:50:24 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-31 16:20:01 · 7 answers · asked by milind c 1

I don't know how to do both, so if I go to a school to learn how to drive cars will it help ?
There are only schools that teach how to drive cars in my town , but there are no schools for riding motorcycles , It seems it is too easy for the rest of the people so there are no schools for it.
Or is it totally irrelevant and unrelatd and won't help me to learn how to ride ?

2006-10-31 12:54:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Filter was over saturated and the oil is everywhere!

2006-10-31 12:10:10 · 8 answers · asked by ♥monamarie♥ 5

Does anyone have or owned a sportster 883. Im looking to buy new. wanting a short to mid distance bike ..up to 250 miles a trip.do these bikes hold up im 150lbs I used to own a 650 yamaha and several 650 hondas. Wanting some opinions....

2006-10-31 11:20:47 · 14 answers · asked by ? 1

Are there other people in the whole wide world who think it is not a piece of cake ?
I have seen little boys do it . I saw girls and old people do it .
Yet I can't approach this horrible evil thing .
C'mon , ?
to change gears I need to let go of the gas , hold the clutch, and then use my foot to change gears , and yet I need to look at the road so as not to get killed ?
Who on earth can do that ?What am I ? a monkey ?
There must be something that everybody is hiding .
Shame on you all.

2006-10-31 10:42:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

on the bike it says Ducati Americano ,on the engine it says 200cc it doesnt have a year stamped on the bike as to the date it was made .Im guessin like 1965ish does anyone have any knowledge about what this bike is worth ???(its not in bad condition at all either )

2006-10-31 10:06:10 · 1 answers · asked by skoliosis 1

its a gsx-r600 with only 1600 miles but when i let it run without riding it it gets hot and the fan comes on what could this be...thanks

2006-10-31 09:36:58 · 5 answers · asked by michael s 1

Don't get me wrong, I love my loud pipes (even though 99.5% of society thinks I'm an ******), but there's a certain dignity that goes along with quiet bikes. I know some knuckle-scraper will make fun of me for saying so (my guess is it will be that Bill guy whose entire life revolves around his Harley and his homoerotic lifestyle), but the sound of a BMW motorcycle is a refined work of art. That new BMW K bike that puts out 100 hp more than my Road King is as quiet as can be, and is a technological wonder. Do you think anybody would buy a quiet Harley, or would it defeat the whole "look at me" purpose of buying a Harley?

2006-10-31 09:34:26 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-31 08:11:10 · 4 answers · asked by . 6

Thanks for the info!

2006-10-31 07:57:39 · 18 answers · asked by . 6

Before I resort to removing and cleaning my carbs does anyone know of a decent Carb Cleaning compound that I can just drop into a full tank of petrol. Preferably something that you KNOW to work. I've tried Redex - no good.

2006-10-31 07:40:30 · 14 answers · asked by Warlock Fiend 4

woodsrider66??? Haven't seen him on here lately. Spends most of his time in politics or motorcycles.

2006-10-31 07:25:36 · 2 answers · asked by icddppl 5

Are they reliable?

2006-10-31 05:51:21 · 1 answers · asked by Kevin 1

I know there are better bikes than mine...just wanted to get some feedback on what I should buy next.

2006-10-31 05:05:58 · 10 answers · asked by OH yea! 1

I've read quite abit on this topic but still cant decide who's right and who's wrong.. Anyone can enlighten me on this and maybe show me good references from reliable websites? Thanx a miliion!

2006-10-31 04:03:27 · 3 answers · asked by omnislash 2

I have a 2003 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail and the speedometer is not showing the speed. Often it will come back and work but when I turn it off, then turn back on it will just stay on 0mph. I have gone to about 80mph and it will go up and down from maybe 20mph to 80mph.

2006-10-31 03:58:44 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-31 01:51:45 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-31 01:23:36 · 4 answers · asked by hellboy_21 1

Just got one and I have absloutley no idea on how to ride it or the machinery of it .
1-Can I keep going on first gear ?people say this will harm the motor .
2-How do I know when to shift to the second gear ?There is no light or something that says "shift to the second now "
3-How come it is too hard to shift gears like that ?I have to press gas and unpress the other thing .It is too hard .It is so different than Bumper Cars

2006-10-31 00:49:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would love to see a theme bike done on starwars. What about u guys?

2006-10-30 22:02:04 · 8 answers · asked by Daniel 2

I need to know if there is other motorcycle gas caps that will fit my vision. The original replacement will cost me around 40.00! I am not ready to spend that for a gas cap!

2006-10-30 21:42:33 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have full car licence can i ride upto 125cc bike legally

2006-10-30 21:04:48 · 7 answers · asked by dentonblinds 3

2006-10-30 20:23:06 · 2 answers · asked by dhananjay s 1

it isnt just bc of the cold, bc it was warm when it all of a sudden did this. its fuel injected, so i think that could have something to do with it. just sounds much different, help!

2006-10-30 18:00:44 · 5 answers · asked by cmaliken 1