Motorcycles - November 2006

I'm 18 and want a motorcycle really bad! I know I'm going to have to pay out the *** for insurance, but I've overcome that. I don't have any experience riding a motorcycle, but a little riding four wheelers (quads/atv's). I'm looking for a sport bike. I'm a big guy (6'0" and 225 lbs), so I need something that will fit me. I also want something I'm not going to be bored with in a week. I like the look of the GSX-R's, but I think they're out of my league (not sure about the smaller engined bikes in the series though). Is it better to buy new (less problems and all the other things that come with new bikes) or used (lower price possibly less for insurance)? If you want to turn this into some kind of lecture don't! I know the best way to learn to ride is to start in a certified course and I know 18 is young, but that isn't going to keep me off the road!

Any help would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

2006-11-16 04:05:05 · 8 answers · asked by chromecranium 3

2003 HD Dyna glide, carburated. Starts fine, runs 5 minutes down the road, then it shuts off. Wait a few minutes, starts and the same thing happens. Any suggestions????

2006-11-16 00:22:54 · 10 answers · asked by Rocky 1

2006-11-16 00:09:50 · 2 answers · asked by alister m 1

2006-11-15 20:43:38 · 5 answers · asked by lesley k 2

AND is it possible to wear sandals while riding one?

2006-11-15 16:01:59 · 13 answers · asked by Annabelle 1

1988 suzuki katana 600cc: rear calipers occasionally lock up pretty good, more frequently in colder weather. Ive blead them out and put new brake fluid in. sprayed brake cleaner on the calipers. spread the calipers apart manually. but it always seems to lock back up after used. if i ride the bike for around 10min it usually lays off. but id like to fix the problem...any suggestions???

2006-11-15 14:52:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-15 14:42:06 · 5 answers · asked by SILVESTER 1

Equalizer pipe/cross over "H" header. And 2 into 1 "Y" header. I need to put a header on my motorcycle. From what I understand there both good headers. Can anyone explain the pros and cons of these 2 header designs.Which one would you choose and why? Thanks...

2006-11-15 12:53:25 · 4 answers · asked by The Truth 2.0 5

2006-11-15 12:11:31 · 3 answers · asked by Brenda s 1

2006-11-15 08:54:44 · 6 answers · asked by CARLITO 1

complete diagram or complete instructions on how to time it correctly

2006-11-15 08:52:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

top speed ?

2006-11-15 08:26:24 · 17 answers · asked by bass player 4

2006-11-15 07:33:57 · 2 answers · asked by canoeblazer 1

Insurance for me would be 2400.00 a year through progressive. WTF is up?

2006-11-15 07:04:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-15 06:57:26 · 4 answers · asked by dreaaa 1

The stock horn sound like the roadrunner on helium. OEM's are pricey - are there any decent ones at the local auto parts store or mail order? Preferably low-tone and loud (100db +/-). Easy install would be nice too.

2006-11-15 06:29:24 · 4 answers · asked by Android 1

i'm trying to fine out if this scooter is any value are not and i am willing to sell it no i have not posted it on e bay it has a patient number on it with tha honda sticker on it i also have a 6 foot bubble gum machine that is a rocket that i want to sell it weighs about 70 lbs it came out of an olt barber shop out of corinth ms

2006-11-15 06:01:41 · 1 answers · asked by michael hunter 1

I just purchased the bike and it has 7,000 miles ...

2006-11-15 04:48:21 · 4 answers · asked by ( tito ) 2

it is on a part of the bike that is not metal - the rear, and the paint is a lustrous blue (it is a suzuki sv650 year 2000) but i got sellotape on it and it left the glue on the paint. i don't want to harm the paintwork, so i got some muk off and tried it on it with no luck. I've heard rubbing alcohol will remove the glue, but i don't know if it will harm the paintwork.

2006-11-15 03:32:44 · 12 answers · asked by atticboy30 1

cause my engine to backfire loudly on deceleration once in a great while?The previous owners of the quad must have removed it.Any help?Thanks

2006-11-15 02:27:41 · 2 answers · asked by Prot 2

2006-11-15 02:18:48 · 2 answers · asked by Ben G 1

2006-11-15 01:47:22 · 6 answers · asked by Jonny 1

my exhaust is too loud and attracting the wrong soprt of attention. bought some baffles and they dont fit as hole is too small. how about i just shove some wire wool down???

2006-11-14 21:47:09 · 9 answers · asked by adapt63 1

i want the production bike.

2006-11-14 20:56:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Seven motorcycles later and i still wonder if it actualy does anything other then make noise? Yes i did exactly what the Jet Kit says or the exhaust manufacture says. Id assume since you go up bigger on the main jet that yes it does do something. Iv never felt a difference other then the noise! Modifing the intakes on bikes i notice a difference but not exhaust! Or could it be such a small gain in power its not noticable? Im starting to think exhaust systems are a waste of money and hype!!!! What do you think?

2006-11-14 17:19:02 · 8 answers · asked by The Truth 2.0 5

can you tell me what to plug & what needs to breath? THANKS !

2006-11-14 14:49:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-14 14:44:38 · 12 answers · asked by edgehill_player 1

help

2006-11-14 14:35:10 · 5 answers · asked by kevin b 1

is there such a automobile that have both bicycling and when ever you want it to change into a motorcycle?if there is,where can i get it and how much it cost?

2006-11-14 14:17:38 · 10 answers · asked by answer machine 2

i basically want to wire the bike straight from the magneto to the kill switch and then to the coil, rite? oh it's a 1981 xr500 honda dirt bike

2006-11-14 13:50:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous