Motorcycles - February 2007

I've just passed my bike test and like the look of the guzzi 1100 sport but my mate reckons they are very unreliable and overweight.I know they ain't as good as latest jap bikes but how good/bad are they?

2007-02-04 21:34:18 · 9 answers · asked by jane k 2

One night at a party here at my home,the left over drunken hooligans were talking about chicks who ride bikes and don't know what the heck they are doing. I thought, hey, why don't I become a hot chick on a bike? I mentioned to my biker dad the challenge I'm willing to take on and the life I'm willing to risk. He approached me to remember how tall I am. I'm five foot three. He told me that I need to start with a Harley Davidson of course. I would be dead sexy on a Harley, but I'm looking more of the lines of a crotch rocket. I'm short, light, and want to be as cool as the boys. So, does anyone know if there is such a thing as a crotch rocket for the vertically challenged?

2007-02-04 18:37:45 · 8 answers · asked by barelygotout 2

I'm about to get my M1 license and am trying to figure out which to buy out of those 4 companies. I'm a male, age: 21, height: 5'8", weight: 128 lbs. I like all the companies and want a 600 cc range bike.

2007-02-04 17:16:49 · 14 answers · asked by Star-Scream 2

I am just about 15. I want to be like Jesse james! (not the outlaw) I know alot of about engines already, i just re did my top end in my cr250, and replaced a crank in a blaster. I also know how to weld.
But what should I read up on, so iknow more about building choppers and things like that?

2007-02-04 16:51:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

He is 15 and no longer races, but rides on the farm and private quary, he would like to still do jumps. Would this bike be ok or not enough ground clearance and also not enough power compaired to the KX. I would like to get one that could be road rego later. dual purpose bike.

2007-02-04 15:41:54 · 4 answers · asked by Tanyia B 1

i am 14 live in minnesota and love the world of motor sports i have been saving up for 2 years to get a super pocket bike and i want to no what i should look for in buying one money is not to big of a concern. please tell me what i should look for in one thanks very much

2007-02-04 15:17:11 · 2 answers · asked by me 1

I purchased a used 1999 Yamaha V-Start that has had a lot of custom work done to it. I was wondering how I can be certain if it is a Custom or Classic model.

2007-02-04 15:10:35 · 5 answers · asked by skibousn 2

I have a Marshin 150 it does not have a spark arrestor i know that a four stroke motor depends on back pressure just wanted to know if it is good or bad.

2007-02-04 13:36:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Our local pig....excuse me HOG chapter especially seems to have a problem with it.

I've owned Honda's, Yamaha's, Triumph and Harley. I am
presently the proud owner of two Drifters (and I'll ride anywhere with anyone of you) .....its not what ya ride, its the fact that ya ride

2007-02-04 12:48:29 · 19 answers · asked by Rider (12NI) 5

I currently ride a Yamaha Vstar 1100. Not real comfortable 2up. Mama wants to take some long trips with me. She wants to be comfortable.

2007-02-04 12:14:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 06 Marshin 150 and it has plenty of power but is geared really low and i ride in more open areas were a higher top-end speed would be nice but i have a low budget and would like to know if a smaller front sprocket will increase top speed if it does i would like to know were i could find one cheap.

2007-02-04 11:56:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am 5'2" in shoes, and have problems reaching the ground on "average" sized motorcycles. I have been looking for a Honda Rebel on ebay, craigslist, newspapers, forums, and they are not easy to come by, and when they are available, they are out of my price range. Are there any other small, affordable cycles out there? I know that a lot of Motorcycle Safety courses use these bikes... who owns them? Do they ever sell them? Thanks!

2007-02-04 10:03:03 · 3 answers · asked by Kiss Me, I'm Oppressed! 2

i am led to belive its the yamaha r1

2007-02-04 10:01:38 · 12 answers · asked by driverfus 2

we have a motorcycle, from 1973, so i am sure it is considered a classic, but have no idea as to where to get information on its worth. it is in perfect running condition. serious answers only please.

2007-02-04 08:49:30 · 7 answers · asked by darlin12009 5

I have found many with EFI or shaft but none that have both. Does anyone make them?

2007-02-04 08:37:35 · 7 answers · asked by Billy FZ1 5

On some kawasaki's and yamaha's (kx an yz 80's) there is only one radiator, because of this they only put the radiotor cover on one side so it looks kinda funny.
Is there any way that I can get an extra cover and maybe another radiator for the other side.

2007-02-04 07:40:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Q1. My fuel gauge fluctuates and the lights dim if another item is used....eg
brake light on means others dim slightly.
Bad earth I guess, but what is the best way to solve this?

Q2. My gearbox slips in 2nd and 5th....quite common.
I've been given a fully recon box out of a 1200.
How easy is it to fit as apparently it goes "straight in".....

2007-02-04 05:59:10 · 5 answers · asked by Nutty 3

2007-02-04 05:55:19 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

After all i think they are,Who would want to sit on a oil spitting air compressor and every time you give it gas it smells like the back of a McDonalds restaraunt burning fries. And just how many ear pluggs do you need for them hacked up tin cans? Mabey thats why i See them broke down on the road all the time. Waiting on a new oil delivery, which i guess is why the roads are always slick.....

2007-02-04 04:55:05 · 27 answers · asked by paul k 2

me + my wife r new bikers both with own bikes would like to join club to go rides gain expeiriance

2007-02-04 04:21:31 · 3 answers · asked by MARTYN H 2

I am soldering the wires to my new condesor on my 1979 Yamaha 250 Enduro, would this require elecrical solder or would general use solder work?

2007-02-04 04:03:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

If so hit me up,1100CC loaded.

2007-02-04 02:22:45 · 9 answers · asked by paul k 2

Events that my wife and I can join in such as rides .

2007-02-04 00:56:30 · 3 answers · asked by Dakota 2

2007-02-03 23:35:56 · 3 answers · asked by Hisham 1

I'm thinking of buying a used one with 6mm tread left but I dont know how much there is on new ones or if this will suffice for a few months etc. thanks

2007-02-03 21:17:21 · 10 answers · asked by Megan - 1

ok so i recently bought a honda scoopy 2004, from a reputable motorbike shop, it's virtually new, only done 3000km.

anyway, so im riding it along... and all of a sudden, when i get up to about 50 or so... this horrid loud screeching sound happens... and so i stop the scooter, and every time i start it, the sound happens.. luckily i stopped outside the house of a guy who rode a motorcycle.. so he came and had a look at it, and said it could have been the gearbox, because it was coming from that area.. so.. he kicks the kickstart a couple of times, realising thats where it came from.. i turned it on, and the sound stopped... but whenever i rev up.. the sound happens again.... ..

any ideas???

2007-02-03 19:09:35 · 6 answers · asked by zayco99 1

not ecky man cheers bud,yeah my info is right cause iv just done all this myself,i now ride a 500cc, the info what others are giving you is rubbish,what are you people on, where do you get your info,please tell.xx

2007-02-03 17:07:51 · 5 answers · asked by karen s 2

2007-02-03 16:47:59 · 3 answers · asked by taze 1

My friends bike the other day wouldn't start up for some reason,,, It sounds like it is going to but it never does, it also doesnt make the typical noise it does when you turn the key on... It's tries to start just doesn't want to crank up,, when you take the oil cap off you can see it spining in there... any suggestions will help? battery is good btw.

2007-02-03 16:33:48 · 1 answers · asked by ohsswim04 2

I'm having one heck of a time finding a rear race stand for this bike THAT CLEARS THE REAR FENDER ! So far I own three, including the one Kawasaki sells for this bike..The problem ? The rear fender appears to be longer on the U.S. model, resulting in pinched fingers at the least and total incompatability at worst.. My dealer tells me he CAN NOT order parts for a Canadian model (shorter rear fender ) for my U.S, model, who knows why.. Emissions / M.V. codes, etc. I assume.. But a rear fender ? Give me a break !! So if he can't (won't), I can and will !! I live in Northeast N.Y.. The address / website of a nearby Canadian Kawasaki dealer who can / will supply the shorter unit would be a BIG help.. Thanks in advance..

2007-02-03 13:37:06 · 3 answers · asked by N.E. Cycle rider 2