Motorcycles - March 2007

2007-03-10 06:25:02 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been let down so many times now in the quality of servicing that it's frightening.These are just some of my experiences:- bike returned to me sounding like a bags of nails which it didn't do before the service. My tank scratched. The oil drain plug falling out on a roundabout almost causing me to crash. Unable to sort out problems such as occasional stalling in traffic. Rejetting a bike because they said it was running to lean only later to find the bike choking up because it was running too rich. Another bike just serviced by a specialist Ducati repairman, who because of the distance I left it with him for a week only to find the bike had been ridden almost 200kms. It's a catalogue of uncaring incompetence, or is it just me?
I've even had loads of problems with new bikes, such GSX 550EF fitted with the wrong size main bearing shells. CB900FA with 1800miles, all the internals replaced after riding along in town and a tremendous clattering sound came from the engine.

2007-03-10 05:49:38 · 14 answers · asked by Roaming free 5

i want power and easy maintainance and don't believe in the show-off kind of things.So, it should have good milage(average) and not above 36,000/-

2007-03-10 05:05:45 · 7 answers · asked by vm 1

Buying my first set of motorcycle leathers and wondering what should I look for. Are there any advantages to buying textiles? Does the armour need to be CE approved? I found a 2 piece which I like on sale at £79.99, is this too cheap to be reliable??

2007-03-10 04:51:59 · 16 answers · asked by BROCK 1

2007-03-10 03:42:08 · 9 answers · asked by Russ O 1

I have replaced the exhaust system already, and re jetted it for that.
Now I am planning on getting a K&N or similar performance air filter and need to know if re jetting is going to be necessary for that as well? Thanks.

2007-03-10 02:55:43 · 5 answers · asked by Alan 4

Yes ,I realize they cost more than your average bike but does that automatically raise the cost of insurance?

2007-03-10 01:43:49 · 11 answers · asked by westhighland 3

2007-03-10 01:16:17 · 2 answers · asked by naviballa 1

Have two bikes - both with throttle cable problems! Anyone know of a make, model number? Shop...Person that can assist?

2007-03-10 00:54:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i wanted know which website is for rossi - i did look on search

2007-03-09 23:39:41 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

kawasaki zx12r

2007-03-09 22:01:55 · 8 answers · asked by ffreedive 2

2007-03-09 20:00:50 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have heard that if you ride a 250cc-500cc engine you are at a greater risk than a 600cc-1000+cc. Is this true? and if so why?

2007-03-09 19:15:34 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Full face, Half-face, Skid-lid, None (like Nicholas Cage in the Ghost Rider). Also what brand do you prefer and why?

2007-03-09 17:57:55 · 9 answers · asked by V-Starion 5

can you explain what a jet kit is and what does it do?

2007-03-09 17:50:14 · 1 answers · asked by just wondering 1

My bike is a 2002 Suzuki Volusia with a Mikuni carb. Thanks!

2007-03-09 16:44:18 · 5 answers · asked by rpmpv1 1

I am 19 years old, have a suv and am thinking about getting a motorcycle to ride. I don't know much about them, but am looking to get something used and hopefully for under 3000. I don't have any idea where to look or what to look for in one. Thanks

2007-03-09 15:31:13 · 10 answers · asked by Dan K 1

Someone approached my hubby today and told him that a streamer on a motorcycle can only be 8 inches long, is this true?

2007-03-09 15:23:24 · 4 answers · asked by krystal 6

Here in Korea, gathering against motorcycle(heavyweight) ban on expressways, highways, car only roads, overpass & etc on March 1 2007.
Motorcycle ban on expressway has been effective since 1972.
Another ban has also been implemented on car only roads since 1991.
If we want to go riding, this is hectic problems to riders.
Due to too many car only roads, we have to detour and cut through
downtown.
If we ride on banned roads, sentenced penalty as a criminal is almost 315 USD. This is not just simple ticket.
Reason for ban is danger,
motorcycles have possibility to cause accidents of 4 wheel cars...... etc.

http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2872994

Motorcyclists call for right to ride on the open road


Looking to put their two wheels on four-lane highways, more than 1,500 bikers gathered at Yeouido in Seoul to protest the government’s rules keeping them off expressways.
The protesters planned to ride en masse to World Cup Stadium, but the poli

2007-03-09 15:11:17 · 3 answers · asked by ezrajy 1

I heard recently it wasn't good for the engine to warm up on an angle like that. Is there any truth to this?

2007-03-09 14:59:24 · 10 answers · asked by tomandwho 1

2007-03-09 14:16:26 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

it may show 12 or more volts on a meter ( good starter ) but cranking amps are low and turns motor too slow to start ? why is that and how do u test cranking power , is there a other setting on my voltage meter to test amps?

2007-03-09 13:41:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-09 12:40:39 · 1 answers · asked by mark880088 2

2007-03-09 12:01:58 · 1 answers · asked by Billy FZ1 5

2007-03-09 11:42:53 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello

I am looking for black shirts or T-shirts that have fire/flame designs on them.

I have shopped everywhere and clocked 15 miles on foot to get one, I failed.

Any special websites?

2007-03-09 11:30:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-09 11:24:12 · 3 answers · asked by ALTU 1

I have an 06 GS_57 pocketbike(110cc).It runs real good and is extremely fast but my speedometer only goes to 35mph and then stays there.The bike keeps going faster and faster.How can I make it work?Should i buy a new speedometer?No any good websites for tune-up parts for it?

2007-03-09 10:47:19 · 3 answers · asked by Jesse E 2

2007-03-09 10:29:40 · 4 answers · asked by Amol W 1

I'm swapping out to a Yosh slip-on and removing the factory airbox for K&N custom filters on my 05 Katana 750. The factory jets are 117.5s. What size jets should I go up to for proper air-fuel ratio? What are the largest size jets that will fit the existing threads, without having to drill and tap? A simple jet swap would be ideal.

2007-03-09 10:05:55 · 2 answers · asked by magnumPA 1