Motorcycles - June 2007

I recently took a test ride at the local Harley dealer on a used 1999 Ultra Classic. My present bike is a Kawasaki Voyager, so I'm used to quite a bit of snap, good acceleration and good top end. The Harley had good acceleration in all gears and I thought, "Wow, this is a big improvement over the old Harleys." Then it just seemed to run out of steam. I held it WFO for a mile and a half on the freeway and the best it would do was an indicated 88 mph. This model was even fuel injected. Is this normal? And if so, is it fair to the consumer to sell a bike like this, that's going to need modification to be able to get out of its own way? I'm not trying to anger Harley owners, the fact I even took the test ride shows I'm interested, but are factory Harleys really this lame? Thanks K ;o)

2007-06-10 05:45:11 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I can't seem to find a screw or release to change the bulb on the speedo on the Yamaha Virago 250cc

2007-06-10 04:47:56 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is there any way to tell if the Throttle Postion Sensor is bad without having a diagnostic done? Does anyone know where its located exactly on the bike or a picutre of what im looking for exactly. Also is there any where you can by them offline.

2007-06-10 04:35:05 · 1 answers · asked by brian 3

or why would you?

2007-06-10 04:13:34 · 9 answers · asked by Alex 2

I have a 2000 Honda XR80R dirtbike that I'm fixing for my grandson. I've cleaned the front brakes and oiled the cable and I'm ready to reassemble on the bike. I can't quite figure out the attachment at the front wheel. I'm an old grandpa going nuts. Are there any diagrams out there in Yahoo land? I sure would appreciate any help. My grandson is chopping at the bits and driving me crazy. Thanks

2007-06-10 04:08:26 · 1 answers · asked by butkus 1

I recently had my r1 engine rebuilt. Before this, my turn signal lights were working just fine. But afterwards, they no longer work. My neighbor is the person that rebuilt the engine for me. He checked the fuses and those were fine. He also checked the bulbs, and those worked fine too. Does anybody know what the problem could be?

2007-06-09 15:58:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-09 15:44:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Well here is the scoop. The battery goes dead after a couple of hours of riding. The bike has been rebuilt and runs well. but as soon a the battery gets weak the funs over.. I wish I new more about the electrical working of a bike, I'm just itching to ride.. I've replaced the refractor and regulator with a solid state unit and have checked and confirmed that the stater is putting out juice. Things I noticed are that the main wire that runs from my battery up to my ignition gets warm to almost hot.. I've checked all my connections and believe all of the grounds. The blinkers where taken of before I owned the bike and the other day I was going to put some small LAD lights in the back but was unable to get them to work and the tail light will only come on when you step on the brake.. Not sure if wires got crossed some where's or posable a relay unit has gone bad.?? I'm at a loss of how to check. help

2007-06-09 14:27:14 · 4 answers · asked by travis s 1

Left the bike in park overnight, wouldn't crank the next morning. Hooked it up to my trickle charger and it won't take a charge. I don't have a multimeter with me, so I can't check on the voltage.

2007-06-09 14:24:17 · 8 answers · asked by spelunker 2

do you need to be in a certain weight class or height if you want to ride a motorcycle? I've never rode on one, and I've kinda been thinking about these things

2007-06-09 13:33:33 · 11 answers · asked by dragonpisces2724 2

2007-06-09 12:33:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-09 12:23:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-09 12:12:34 · 2 answers · asked by Wendy G 1

2007-06-09 12:08:41 · 3 answers · asked by Ron D 1

2007-06-09 11:52:15 · 13 answers · asked by Baby 1

2007-06-09 11:51:51 · 2 answers · asked by bruce b 1

I am 4ft 9, is it easy to lower? Can all bikes be lowered. Oh and how about the handlebars can they be changed i would need them closer thanks in advance

2007-06-09 11:35:54 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to get a service manual for a 2005 CRF 50. Does anyone know when I can get one?

2007-06-09 11:29:26 · 2 answers · asked by ThePro8 1

How do I do that??? Can someone explain to me in a simple but detailed understanding how I would do that and what everything would cost??? Thanx.

2007-06-09 10:06:04 · 3 answers · asked by ryseesdg 1

2007-06-09 09:39:51 · 15 answers · asked by firefighterace 3

When i stand on the kick starter to start the bike it just goes all the way down to the bottom and does not catch
im thinking a seal but i dunno which one
its a yamaha yz490

2007-06-09 08:11:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Street bikes

2007-06-09 08:10:07 · 16 answers · asked by carlos_90304 1

Was it made to go on a Harley Police Edition Bike??

2007-06-09 07:57:44 · 13 answers · asked by JONATHON 2

Anybody know how i can get the steering stem locknuts undone on a gsx-r750k3. Suzuki have a special tool , part nos 09940-114911 and 09940-11960 but they cost over £90.00!!!!

Can anyone suggest an alternative, some one who sells something cheaper... or perhaps a large socket that can be modified with a dremel ???

2007-06-09 07:15:17 · 8 answers · asked by goldfish 1

I've just bought a Honda VFR 800 without a handbook. I can't see how the seat comes off, anyone help me? It's got a scott oiler and it's spurting oil everywhere...

2007-06-09 07:09:43 · 2 answers · asked by Suffok lad 1

Hi i when i ride my bike for about 45mins with only stopping a few times at lights my temp sensor goes up to 3/4 and nearly all the way to full. I was wondering what could cause this? i checked my coolant and its nearly full still

by the way its a Yamaha rd125lc

thanks

2007-06-09 06:46:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

just had to re torque my head on my 750 triumph 73 model will this change the valve lash? wont this tighten the lash up also? do i ned to adjust them now,,6thou on the exhaust and 8 on the intake?

2007-06-09 06:32:17 · 3 answers · asked by british racer 1

Anyone seen this picture, it's got to be famous, I've seen it in like 10 different tattoo shops. It's just this picture of this guy on a hog giving the bird to the camera. Someone please tell me you know what I'm talking about. Anyone have a link to the pic? Sorry if this is the wrong category.

2007-06-09 05:32:12 · 2 answers · asked by arctanx 2

If your Bike was a horse what kind of Horse would it be and tell me What kind of bike you ride and why you would think that way


/Peace

2007-06-09 03:35:14 · 7 answers · asked by Terry S 5

2007-06-09 03:01:07 · 13 answers · asked by bklyn2dur 1