Motorcycles - May 2007

i can jump start my bike (1985 kawasaki gpz 550), but as soon as i take the jumper cables off, the bike dies. does it just need a new battery, or is the problem deeper?

2007-05-22 13:23:05 · 14 answers · asked by kevb4rac 1

2007-05-22 13:07:34 · 6 answers · asked by plymouthdevil1975 1

I can't believe he even got video of it. Check out the video and tell me if you know him. Its blatantly clear from this video that he totally cut me off. I did everything in my power to avoid crashing, but as you can see in the video there was no possible way I could have recovered from it. I leaned into the corner with everything I had, but at the high rate of speed I was at I couldn't pull it back together. The damage to the bike is estimated at $6,000 and the guy took off! Fortunately all my friends were there to help me out of the jam, but nobody got his license. I consider myself an expert rider and after putting $35k into my bike, I'd really like to find this guy so I can use the tape as evidence that he made this accident happen! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJLhSWUBnwE

2007-05-22 11:51:46 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

This kit is pretty simple, comes with new everything, just change it out, well i did that and they seized. the piston had huge scrathes in it.

2007-05-22 11:50:14 · 2 answers · asked by jedmllr 1

would like to read any poems or rhymes about motor bikes

2007-05-22 10:29:28 · 8 answers · asked by everton432001 1

I have the right hex wrench but they won't budge. Are they just rusted on or is there some trick to it?

2007-05-22 08:09:33 · 5 answers · asked by terrymcfrench 1

I've been riding for a few years...I'm just curious because I get this question a lot from friends

my top answers...if you don't know that you can get seriously injured or killed then don't bother..if seeing a motorcycle accident scares the crap out of you then don't ride....

2007-05-22 05:51:49 · 13 answers · asked by duc 2

Or is it sufficient just to bolt the front end to the exhaust?

2007-05-22 05:48:41 · 5 answers · asked by yahooC 1

pls tel me their functions ....i bought new fot my bike.....and pls also tell me that if i give more max acceleration laways to my bike..if it will impact my engine

2007-05-22 05:45:52 · 1 answers · asked by hasantiger007 1

2007-05-22 05:24:59 · 7 answers · asked by ohiomike 3

i just bought a used gs500e...on my first weekend it was fine, but this weekend it kept stalling out. so i ran with the choke slightly on, and later increased the idle to 1k. was ok for a while, but than started stalling again. now i am set to 1.3k idle. should i get it checked out, or is it normal?

2007-05-22 04:39:03 · 6 answers · asked by skyth 2

where can i get actual catalogs, sent to my house, with motorcycle parts, and accessories? I want to get on these lists.
Anybody ???

2007-05-22 04:34:11 · 7 answers · asked by Eric E 1

i have been trying to look for a sport bike from honda in the 250 cc range! i know they exist but are they still being produced by the company? I am looking for the street sports bike(crotch rockets)!!

2007-05-22 04:05:58 · 5 answers · asked by virus k 1

I have a '95 Yamaha Virago that has been in the shop for a new starter since May 1. It took a couple days before the diagnosis, then 7 days to get the wrong part, etc etc etc. Had they received the right part, it would be a two-week repair for the most common problem with this year of my bike.

Is this sort of repair time excessive? Typical?

The Virago is my first bike, and this is my first time to deal with repairs. My experience with cars is that nearly any repair can be done the same day. I know that an older bike may require a special part order, so I am struggling with what a reasonable expectation for repair times should be. For all I know, three weeks+ is great service.

In other words, should I look for a different shop the next time I need repairs?

2007-05-22 04:05:58 · 6 answers · asked by dave77459 2

I need to register my out of state motorcycle in California before the end of this month (current out of state registration expires this month). My battery is dead and the dealership says its going to take more than a week to get a new battery in (the battery wont hold a charge).

Do i need to bring down the bike for inspection, or can I just register it without inspection at the DMV?

2007-05-22 03:39:14 · 9 answers · asked by arus.geo 7

Have you ever been either the rider or passenger on a motorcycle and layed it down (i.e. crashed) Summarize the event for us.

2007-05-22 03:35:59 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do I need a kit? I have also seen the top plate and the front, what pieces do I need?

2007-05-22 02:08:58 · 4 answers · asked by AM 1

I have a motorbike which i want to sell. What are the things i need to keep in mind, like transfer of registration, sale documents etc.

2007-05-22 01:16:50 · 2 answers · asked by surojeet 3

i am soon (3 months) buying myself a 250 cc bike (because of australian state restrictions for the first year) and i like the honda cbr 250 and the kawasaki ninjas (250 again). Are the 250 cc bikes of these companies still in production? i can not find any link that shows me the latest models. Does any1 know how much it would cost in Australian dollars for used bikes that are fairly new (2003 and above)? Which one of the 2 bikles should i be going for? or are there any other 250's i should look out for that are better?

Sorry for so many questions, just doing my research:)

2007-05-21 22:41:24 · 7 answers · asked by virus k 1

I am going to install rear axle nut covers to my '06 H-D Softail Duece and the one important thing I have to do is get the rear tire off the ground. How do I go about jacking up the bike so I can install it?

2007-05-21 21:33:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

if you get pulled over on a freeway with a permit for speeding, crossing over car pool lane with only a permit...... im trying to fight a ticket

2007-05-21 21:11:25 · 12 answers · asked by bust15nutz 3

2007-05-21 20:36:50 · 21 answers · asked by re2345 6

2007-05-21 16:25:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-21 16:00:28 · 4 answers · asked by michael m 1

2007-05-21 15:17:52 · 5 answers · asked by quickwillis 1

Don't know about you but i'm tired of reading the same question over and over...figure if you want a motorcycle, for yourself, you'd take the time to go sit on a motorcycle or do your own research..

any opinions?

maybe i should be more considerate

2007-05-21 14:25:12 · 15 answers · asked by duc 2

2007-05-21 13:33:48 · 13 answers · asked by rodei 2

2007-05-21 11:55:12 · 10 answers · asked by ktownandrew@sbcglobal.net 1

The clutch cable on my 81 KZ750 needs to be loosened a smidge i think. When sitting in gear, with the clutch lever pulled in (disengaged), it's still engaged just a bit, it's still pullin a little bit. So i think i need to loosen it a bit? Lil help please?

2007-05-21 11:46:40 · 4 answers · asked by Danny Boy 1

How old do you have to be in the state of NY to get a licence for a bike?

2007-05-21 11:41:00 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous