Motorcycles - June 2007

I will be taking the Virginia Basic Rider's Course next month and am looking to buy a good beginner's bike. My friend gave me his old one, but this thing will not last long and so I think I should start reviewing bikes now. What attributes of a bike make it a good beginner's bike, and which one would you learn on?

2007-06-26 00:10:01 · 14 answers · asked by sirmoosta 2

2007-06-25 19:39:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-25 15:06:48 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the draw to those hardlys? Why is everyone a toughguy that rides them?

2007-06-25 15:05:21 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

on my 87 sportster when i pull my trottle all the way it comes back real slow.

2007-06-25 14:23:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

is there a motorcycle age requirement (on-road)
if your 14 but PASSED your riders ed

2007-06-25 13:48:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 1978 honda cx500 keeps on blowing the main fuse after a few minutes from starting. Ive heard of some other owners of these bikes the same thing happens.

2007-06-25 12:21:24 · 1 answers · asked by just1left2002 1

I have never seen so many retarded answers to a full face helmet question in my life. Just to quote a few tards
1. A full face helmet is heavy? .....Total crap maybe if your a pencil neck squid!
2. Most people break their necks in a full face?....Refer to the above answer
3. You can't see out of them?... What are you morons some type of walleyed giblers?... Formula 1 and Moto Gp, two of the fastest types of motorsports(as well as every type of motorsport) require the use of full faced helmets. They do that to restrict vision obviously.
4. You cannot hear in them?.... Like you can hear something with no helmet and the wind in your ears.
5. I would rather die than be a vegetable because of a helmet? That one took a true brain trust to come up with.
6. It's our right to choose. Yes it is, but it is my RIGHT not to pay a higher premium for your stupidity.
7. They give a false sense of security?.... To who? Anyone riding with that mentality needs to be culled anyway.

2007-06-25 12:00:29 · 12 answers · asked by 51 6

my 76 FX is mostly stock with the rear sprocket where Willie G intended it to be!

2007-06-25 11:22:16 · 3 answers · asked by new haven chuck 1

And are there any special tools or anything I need to know? Please answer only if you know.

2007-06-25 11:21:59 · 1 answers · asked by AK NRG 1

too many air filters of different prices to choose from. i dont know if i need to change my air filters i just want to, i was told it helps for more clean power, because thats what im looking for

2007-06-25 09:56:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay before I get a lecture from someone, I realize helmets are for safety and not looks, but let's be totally honest here. How many people wear a full face helmet on their crusier and especially their Harley? Not trying to single out Harley riders, but do you think a full face just looks goofey on a Harley? Personally I would feel safer with one, but don't want to look like a tard either.

2007-06-25 09:22:01 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone sell 1979 Harley-Davidson Sportster parts? You can post prices here! Or e-mail me: TannedxGLAM0UR@yahoo.com.

2007-06-25 08:04:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have seen loads of 650 s but not a 650sx cheers . lee

2007-06-25 06:32:17 · 6 answers · asked by londonlee33 2

My scooter runs great unless I drive further than 5 miles then after I stop it will not start, it has electronic ignition if I wait 30 minutes it will start again, it doesn't seem to get hot, and I don't smell gas any ideas?

2007-06-25 06:16:50 · 5 answers · asked by sadawell 2

Will it leak when I disconnect the lines from the carb If there is gas in the tank?

2007-06-25 05:35:36 · 2 answers · asked by Jai D 1

It needs a new headgasket. Is this a project a handy person can take on or do I need to leave it to the professionals....

2007-06-25 03:44:00 · 9 answers · asked by BA 1

I dumped my 1998 Suzuki Marauder 800 yesterday... Scraped chrome, broken headlamp and mirror, bruised knee, road rash... Not to mention a bruised ego. I was not driving like an idiot; I'm a relatively new rider. I just took a sharp turn too fast and ended up in the gutter on the other side of the road (I learned my lesson). I'm sore, but mainly angry that my bike is all scraped up. Any advice on how to deal with dumping your bike?

2007-06-25 03:26:00 · 14 answers · asked by bluedevil1642 7

I need a steel braided speedo cable, 12 mm top nut, with an angled ridged neck on the speedo end, I've been unable to find a stock equivalent.
Have you ordered custom cables from anyone you can reccomend?

2007-06-25 03:06:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am wanting to sell a 1977 Yamaha IT 175 motorcycle and was wondering what I could get for it. As if I was to put it on Ebay, just wondering how much its worth. Bike is in good condition by the way and is stock.

Thanks.

2007-06-24 16:01:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I bought this motorcycle but unfortunately it did not come with a user's manual. I don't know which way to point the valve for on,off, or reserve. Right now I have it pointed down but I don't know if that's on or reserve. Also, is it easy to replace the brake lever on this bike, it seem like a quick fix but any input or advice is appreciated.

2007-06-24 13:20:03 · 1 answers · asked by hypermatrix2075 2

I want to buy a motorbike to travel in Africa. Which motorbike do you think will do the best, most reliant, doesnt break easy, can take alot of grind etc.

2007-06-24 12:47:14 · 6 answers · asked by Pallie 2

he only talks through email, he overs 10000 for the bike and wants to western union it. Could this be a scam?? If so how?

2007-06-24 12:30:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 1985 Honda VT 1100 Shadow. I need a fuel cut relay. Part number is CF 914 52 161. Mfg name on the part is Shi ndergan. Without this part i own a piece of expensive yard sculpture. Do you have this part in your yard or garage? I would even entertain the idea of buying your junk bike if i can afford it. C'mon, talk to Uncle Charli!!!

2007-06-24 11:46:04 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 1979 Honda CB705L. I just bought it, and I was wondering if the seat could open up to a compartment where you can put tools and such. If so, how? If not, how then can you please explain how you put saddlebags on a bike? Thanks!

2007-06-24 09:07:27 · 5 answers · asked by canadabound2007 2

My scoot just seems to drink lts petrol.. My 2-stroke oil ls fine!

Thanks for any suggestions!

2007-06-24 08:40:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I picked up a Yamaha TW Trailway. The side plates are gone so I don't know what size it is. Don't know what year it is either? Is there a web site where I can look up it's history by the VIN number? Looking at yamaha.com it shows this bike was made from 87-07. Thanks

2007-06-24 08:32:50 · 3 answers · asked by Mike 3

In the past few years more and more boomers are riding bikes. I call them organ donors.

Any way I am wondering if any of my fellow boomer out there can telly me WHY?

Secondly, why do y'all take off the mufflers. These hogs are so loud they hurt my ears!

2007-06-24 08:02:35 · 22 answers · asked by sistersue 1

How does the clutch and gears work. If your braking does the gears go down by itself or you have to gear it down by yourself. I wanna know how the gears work when slowing down and going. One more thing and how to brake correctly.

Thanks =)

Thank you

2007-06-24 07:52:51 · 7 answers · asked by Jay F 1

I am 6'1" and about 185 pounds. I don't want to be cramped or whatever, and I've heard from some people that Ninjas are for smaller people...

2007-06-24 07:47:42 · 5 answers · asked by Dazed/Confused 2