Motorcycles - October 2006

1998 BMW R1100RT
With a full tank, sometimes the gauge shows full, sometimes it doesn't. Somewhere around 3/4 of a tank it drops to a zero reading.
The low fuel warning light dutifully comes on right around the last gallon of fuel... in other words I'm being a big baby about it but it would be nice if all the bells and whistles actually worked, ya know?
Anyway I put in some "fuel system cleaner" that was supposed to remove "sulphur compounds" that are known to cause this kind of problem - didn't help.
Ideas anyone?

2006-10-13 16:49:12 · 5 answers · asked by SLamBob 2

2006-10-13 16:08:17 · 3 answers · asked by Robert S 1

I am looking for a motorcycle salvage yard around Phoenix Az.

2006-10-13 14:46:50 · 3 answers · asked by jboy7796 3

2006-10-13 14:42:54 · 17 answers · asked by thomas r 4

would like to take 2 months say january and febuary but im flexable im a 60 year old guy fit and ready

2006-10-13 13:52:38 · 10 answers · asked by robert j 1

his insurancs co says only has insure for truck not farm and its a working farm with alot of equipment,(have lawyer )any suggestions? How much should i sue for ? Month off work still in pain 18,ooo bike and 15, 000 meds its been a year and im feeling anxious

2006-10-13 11:42:59 · 6 answers · asked by Veronica 2

2006-10-13 10:19:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

is the fuel on normon 'on' when the long part of the handle is over the word 'on' or when the long part of the handle is over the 'res'??

2006-10-13 10:16:09 · 8 answers · asked by keepitsafe2think 2

Or I will consider their predessors which are almost the same except for name changes. The Suzuki is a 650cc single cylinder air cooled engine. The Kawasaki is a 500cc twin water cooled. Will the method of cooling have an affect on the maintenance or length of life of the engines?

2006-10-13 08:34:05 · 7 answers · asked by etilyad 2

For restoration of a 1938 excelsior autobyk with villiers junior engine. It is a fixed head cast iron barrel.

2006-10-13 08:22:22 · 7 answers · asked by Paul P 1

Has to be as light as possible and easily mountable without too many fixings. Going on a CBR 1000F, so quite a bit of room under front fairing.

2006-10-13 07:46:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

we use pedals for starting this vehicle, but then after the vehicle(engine) runs, it doesn't affect the pedals, what is the mechanism used in such pedals..?

2006-10-13 06:57:21 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I ride a cruiser and I've been looking to purchase a small helmet know as "lids" that is DOT approved. Most of the small helmets that I've tried are still too bulky. I bought one thru internet "Skid helmet", but it is still too thick. I want a small slimmer helmet that is DOT approved. Where can I get/buy it?

2006-10-13 06:27:46 · 12 answers · asked by ravhenry 1

2006-10-13 05:24:20 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-13 04:29:08 · 14 answers · asked by Knot 1

2006-10-13 01:44:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do some riders put Hondas or other makes down? I am buying a Honda 1982 CB450T Hawk soon. I love everything about it! Why would someone want to bash the bike that I love??? Low on power? I can see that. But the look and feel of this bike fit my preconceptions of what a motorcycle should be to a T (hehe there's a pun for ya). I don't want to be ridiculed for my choice of bike. It's my love!!! No other design, make, or model has, as of yet to make something better for me!!!

2006-10-12 20:29:05 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-12 17:37:08 · 5 answers · asked by alfonsoarredondo 2

2006-10-12 16:45:50 · 19 answers · asked by I-C-U 5

After more than 2 decades, why did they discontinue this bike?? It was perfect.... It's been removed from the 2007 lineup, but I haven't heard an official reason why.

2006-10-12 16:41:09 · 5 answers · asked by SR 1

Please suggest solution only as the Carbon Particles cannot be removed with hand .i.e., hand cannot reach inside of the cylinder.

Also REMEMBER that while cleaning that cylinder the CYLINDER itself should NOT get damaged.

The Cylinder I am referring is none other than Silencer of Scooty Pep.

2006-10-12 15:40:09 · 5 answers · asked by Sudeep D 1

I have an 1987 Kawasaki 305ltd , it's in mint condition. when it was warm out, it started beautifully, now that it is colder nights, it will not start. the other day we sprayed it with eather several times in the carb, it finally started but I had to hold it wide open for quite awhile before it held on and idled by itself, what's with this bike, please answer only if you know, thanks.

2006-10-12 13:22:10 · 9 answers · asked by misselliet 4

They're a cylindrical part that screws into a fuel tank.

2006-10-12 12:38:01 · 3 answers · asked by erik j 1

2006-10-12 12:14:28 · 2 answers · asked by zacpoteet 1

I'm thinking of getting into motorcycles, and I want to know what it is that draws bikers to their bikes, with full knowledge of the risks and dangers involved. How do you guys keep yourselves safe on the road?

2006-10-12 11:27:10 · 15 answers · asked by DK 1

2006-10-12 10:26:31 · 6 answers · asked by mgkinsella@btinternet.com 2

Why would you not wave to another biker on the road

2006-10-12 09:45:43 · 19 answers · asked by Terry S 5

the bike runs fine in neutral but when I put it in first and let the clutch out it stalls. Anyone have any suggestions? I changed the plugs and I am thinking it could be the coils? Or the switch for the kickstand? Let me know if you have any knowledge about this. This is a kawasaki ZX11-1991

2006-10-12 09:41:10 · 5 answers · asked by mare531 1

2006-10-12 08:52:29 · 25 answers · asked by flavorlicious 2

Does anyone know if you are able to et an ex grandprix 500cc 2 stroke from?

These bikes were ridden up to a few years ago in the motorcycle GP's, and I was wondering if they are available to collectors?

2006-10-12 08:14:52 · 3 answers · asked by by eck lass 2