Motorcycles - April 2007

I found a single wire, brown with a white strip, in the headlight bucket of my bike. It has a double female connector at its end. This wire is not connected to anything. Then, at the back of the bike, under the seat by the battery, is another single wire. This wire is also brown with a white stripe, also not connected to anything. I am guessing it's the same wire running from the front of the bike to the back. Does anyone know what this wire's purpose is?

Also, there is a single grey wire in the headlight bucket with a male connector end that is not connected to anything as well as an unconnected dark green wire at the back of the bike.

Anybody got any info on this for me? Thanks in advance!

2007-04-13 07:11:50 · 3 answers · asked by freeheart 1

The guys at the local dealership told me under the mat on floorboards, but the 2000 had no mats, then they said maybe under the seat, but I can't figure out how to get to the battery if it is there!

2007-04-13 06:56:02 · 2 answers · asked by vinogal209@sbcglobal.net 1

I've had it at the dealership for 5 weeks. They can't figure out why the headlight won't work. Apparently the wiring diagram is long lost for this bike and yamaha doesn't sell it anymore? Anyone know where to find it online without buying the entire clymers guide? I brought it to the dealership hoping to get it fixed and tuned up without spending an extra $60 and giving the book to the dealer :-P

2007-04-13 06:46:28 · 5 answers · asked by tak13954 1

chair manufacture, that would keep them going long term.

2007-04-13 06:27:22 · 18 answers · asked by victorschool1 5

2007-04-13 05:53:51 · 2 answers · asked by Michael V 1

My xj600n use to suddenly take off at 8k revs and have this release of power, but now it has gone. I dont thrash it, but it came in useful when over taking.

2007-04-13 05:15:06 · 4 answers · asked by Mr Beefy 1

2007-04-13 04:50:54 · 14 answers · asked by shenis 2

2007-04-13 04:33:06 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know brands and type of bike make a difference in waves, but I can't find out from internet if there is a difference if you are riding b. I don't have any biker friends to ask. Help me try to not be a geek please.

2007-04-13 03:54:28 · 12 answers · asked by sjmhgwueuu 1

now he can not remember how the spacers go can anyone help

2007-04-13 03:54:00 · 3 answers · asked by Mary Ellen B 1

starter has been checked commutator not in great shape and armature,bushes is shot not worth rebuilding.Have tried ebay local bike breaker etc, one thinks their are other models using the same starter, dose not know which models.Dose any body know? thanking you

2007-04-13 03:32:50 · 2 answers · asked by madirishmanb 3

2007-04-13 02:54:46 · 3 answers · asked by suzukilesley 1

my honda x8r-x has been running fine for ages but since filling it with fuel the other day it won't move. it starts fine and makes a normal running noise. does anyone know why this could be?

2007-04-13 02:52:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

hey guys, it's a BIKE!! Just so ya know, the freedom of riding belongs to everybody, not just those on a Harley, or a Honda, or whatever you have. This is a BROTHERHOOD, not a better-than-you-hood! We own a Harley, I am buying a Yahmaha, and my best friend has a hot lookin little VULCAN! Come on guys, lets show a little love for each other, huh?

2007-04-13 02:37:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

any common stories that sell O.C.C. apparel?

2007-04-13 02:01:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-12 21:02:28 · 6 answers · asked by Carcin Ogin 2

I was wondering if anyone could recommend a product that will help keep the air in the tire.

2007-04-12 17:24:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm thinking about buying one, I just don't know what I should be looking for. This bike looks good to me, but I don't know what kind of power it has or how it rides.

2007-04-12 15:43:45 · 10 answers · asked by Alex H 1

2007-04-12 15:30:38 · 5 answers · asked by harjaspal sawana 1

Rear brake on 2004 HD Sportster (13,500 miles) is making a humming sound (not a squealing or chirping) when almost to a stop (less than 15mph). The pads look ok and the rotor is smooth. No pulsation in pedal. No pulsing sensation while braking. Cleaned calipers and pads with brake cleaner. Problem resolved for several days but has returned.

Any clue as to what this might be and how to resolve it?

2007-04-12 14:42:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-12 14:41:45 · 18 answers · asked by edgehill_player 1

I have a 6 volt battery/system in my bike. The turn signals on my Suzi stay on but won't flash on and off. I am using 6 volt lights in the signals. I have tried both a 6 and 12 volt flasher, same results; lights stay lit without flashing.

My headlight keeps burning out, I have tried both 6 volt and 12 volt bulbs. 6 volt lights have no chance. 12 volt bulbs are fine when bike is idling, when I give it gas the bulb burns brighter and brighter until it blows.

In the headlight bucket, the electrical hub, there are 3 wires that are not connected to anything. 2 are attached to the bolts that attach the bucket to the front forks, ground wires I'm assuming, but not connected to anything. The 3rd wire is a brown white striped wire with double female connectors at the end, not connected to anything.

I tested the voltage at the signal lights before and after replacing a blown 2 olm resistor with a new 2.4 olm resistor. It read 7.5 volts before and after replacing the resistor.

IDEAS?

2007-04-12 14:14:44 · 7 answers · asked by freeheart 1

want t adjust rake angle on harley sportster

2007-04-12 13:55:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Yet another question concerning my first bike, a 76 Honda 360. I found a petcock for it on a '75 350, and I spent a few hours getting all the gunk out of the sucker. When I reassembled it and put it on the 360, it leaked like a sieve.

It looked like it was mostly leaking from around the area of the on/off/reserve switch, so I took it back apart. It turns out one of the gaskets in there is completely shot. Not the black rubber gasket with 3 small holes in it, but the metal gasket that goes around the edge. I knew it was all bent up before, but I thought it may lay down flat when I screwed the switch back on.

What I'm trying to figure out, is if I need to buy a complete petcock rebuild kit just to replace this one gasket. Or, maybe can I just get a rubber O-ring of the same diameter and use it instead (and if so where do you think I could find one). Thanks you guys for the help before, have a good one.

2007-04-12 11:42:39 · 7 answers · asked by Ben P 2

Heya just wondering if the sportster 883low was more for a man or women. Was thinking of getting my husband one from the harely dealership here'. He used to ride all the time growing up. Hes 5'3" so the low would be perfect. My husband likes it but i looked at some on ebay and they are selling them for their wives? Thanks in advance.

2007-04-12 11:31:07 · 13 answers · asked by sarah s 3

I put a cable through my front wheel yesterday for security. I got out of work late and hopped on the bike. I got 3 feet when the cable wound itself around the hub. I spent the next half hour unwinding the cable. Fortunately, no damage was done except to my ego.

Any other good (bad) stories from you folks?

2007-04-12 11:07:07 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

When you park in a disc parking zone (in case some people don't know), you set the arrival time on the cardboard clock and leave it on your dashboard. Then you need to get back to your car within the time limit of the zone and drive off (or you may get a parking ticket.

So how does it work for a motorbike? If it's the same idea, do they have a waterproof clock? Can't someone just move the time for a laugh?

Just thought of it when I drove passed a bloke parking his bike in a disc zone.

2007-04-12 09:40:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have never ridden a Motorcycle before, and as I should, I am taking a BRC to learn the ropes to riding a motorcycle. I have driven mopeds before, so I do kind of know what to expect as far as riding goes.

I want to get a bike, so have have been looking around and I recently sat on the HD Sportster, which would be a great first bike, except for the fact that I felt very cramped and oversized for the bike. I have looked at the HD Street Bob or Fat Boy as a first, but my concerns are cost and size.

I don't want to buy a bike that is inexpensive, but too small for me that I will outgrow quickly, but I also don't want to spend a lot on one that is the right size either. I have only looked at Harley's because I like the image it protrays, and I also like the look of the Street Bob and Fat Boy, but is there something else out there (other Harley's or non-Harley's) that may be similar in size accomodation for me, but less expensive and as just as nice looking to consider?

Pls Hlp

2007-04-12 09:16:04 · 11 answers · asked by drazy07 1

Next year I will take a bike. And I want an offroad bike on the streets.... I heard its possible. But the bike is not available in India, My dream is to have a KTM 125 EXC which I think is streat legal. What will be the approx prize if its imported and will maintainance be a headache for mee???

2007-04-12 08:30:08 · 3 answers · asked by desert eagle 1

Getting back into biking after 25 year hiatus. Taxes are due...so looking at a used Virago that fits the budget. Would pass onto wife (she's 5' 2)...I'm 5'9 and 210. I would like a V-star or Vulcan eventually.

2007-04-12 07:44:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous