Motorcycles - August 2007

I just bought a '06 Kawasaki Ninja 650R. When I get on I can hold it up fine with the front of my feet but should both my feet be flat on the ground?

2007-08-16 08:35:27 · 13 answers · asked by sweet_jilybean 2

Looking at selling my 2000 Suzuki Bandit within the next month or two. I just put new tires on it within the last 4 months. It has a new chain (as of yesterday). It has some scratches on the right side of the ferring and a little on the pipe and engine guard. Doubt there's much I can do about those. What else can I do to make my bike most appealing to get the best price for it?

2007-08-16 08:07:38 · 6 answers · asked by mb20and151 5

I dropped the dang thing while scrubbing the carbon buildup off the crown, and it landed on it's skirt and flattened it ever so slightly - but enough to keep it from being reinserted into the cylinder. The piston crown fits into the cylinder nicely about 4/5 the way in, then hangs where the flattened section begins.

It's aluminum, and I think I can "re-round" it, but that's still stressing a part that's been 'stressed' already. BSA Starfire/Triumph TR250 parts are interchangable, but rare enough for me to consider 'fixing' what I have. Or, should I chalk this up to searching the internet for a replacement piston?

2007-08-16 07:58:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a short female (5 feet) and a new beginner in motorcycling. I am looking to get a sport motorcycle and I have found that Kawasaki Ninja 250 R has the lowest seat height. It is about 29.3 inches high. I also found that I can lower the seat as well. Could the dealer do this? If not, does anyone know a good garage in Detroit Metro who does this?

2007-08-16 07:38:38 · 7 answers · asked by Laura S 2

Bought it used, the guy had it warmed up when I got there and we rode it home. It's now the next day and I tried to start it up, and it barely idled, and when I gave it gas it died, I switched the petcock to reserve and it started and drove ok for awhile.

Basically, I am asking "What are the symptoms of a low gas tank?" what are the common ways it acts and all that. may seem like a silly question, but I'm new to these big bikes.
I'm filling it up later anyways. but knowing the common issues with a low tank will help me in the future

2007-08-16 07:17:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just wondering if it would damage the chain or sprocket badly, this is for 600cc sportbike by the way

2007-08-16 07:10:24 · 3 answers · asked by ricky roo 2

Im looking at spending about $12,000. Should i consider leasing to buy a new bike or should i buy a used one?

2007-08-16 06:22:01 · 13 answers · asked by Datsyukian_Style 2

My brother had given me a custom built rigid-framed chopper that i want to sell the #'s match on the frame and motor, its somewhere from the 1970's to 1980's do i need a title or registration for the bike if i sell it??

2007-08-16 06:15:58 · 4 answers · asked by STEVE-O KNiEVE-O 2

it seams to load up around town. I am thinking it is related to the coast down enrichment.

2007-08-16 05:22:46 · 5 answers · asked by Matthew B 1

Ok this is just a general fun question, the place can be any road anywhere but it must be real
Faves of mine are the 1000 Island Parkway nice twisty road not too bad and runs along the ST lawrence river. Another is old highway #2 in eastern Ontario for the same reasons. Lastly the Antrum coast road in Northen Ireland fantastic ride sections for beginners up to TT riders outstanding scenery.

2007-08-16 03:40:07 · 12 answers · asked by Dangermanmi6 6

http://www.motorcycleridersclubofamerica.com/

I got something in the mail from them yesterday. Apparently for $1 a month, you have access to their website, can test motorcycle gear and keep it after filling out a report on it, win prizes, get a magazine, get gas rebates, discounts on tools, parts and services, preview books and dvds, etc.

My antenna are humming with suspicion - where's the catch? Does anyone out here belong to this? Is it as good as it sounds or do they bite you in the *** somewhere along the line?

2007-08-16 03:24:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

What kind should I purchase and what is a resonable price to pay for it?

2007-08-16 03:02:08 · 8 answers · asked by inhis_image 3

i have de restricted the bike by cutting out the cone in the exhaust and cutting a larger hole in the airbox. i then put a 105 moain ejt int eh bike. but it melted a plug. too richen it up a bit, we put a bit of air filter foam over the airbox inlet. seemed too help. anyway, today we got a 120 jet, removed the foam and went down the road. got upto about 70kmh and it just went brrrhhh then died. feels much like its seizing, except it doesnt. i held on. then i let off, and the revs drop and it runs mint again. the plug is white. and now i ahve put the foam back on the airbox, it ticks over slightly lower.and afetr about 1/2 throttle going along it hesitates and misses.
helllpp!

2007-08-16 00:48:46 · 2 answers · asked by jakescool1234 1

2007-08-15 23:14:02 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I ride a 1997 ninja zx-6 and this is not my first low side, but i dont realli know much about checking for mechanical and technical things. I checked over major areas like the clutch cover, etc. and there are no leaks. The bike does start and changes gears, but there seems to be something off and can't quite figure it out. Also there seems to be something off with the alighnment of the bike and suspension. How do you check for these errors and other errors. Is there a checklist or something. I would rather not have to take it into the shop unless necessary because it gets rather expensive. Please can anyone help me out?

2007-08-15 23:13:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

hey all. my Kawasaki GPZ1000rx keeps leaking petrol from the fuel tap (slow drips but enough to make a difference in price) also my left exaust keeps backfiring when slowing down. does anybody have any clues why this is happening and if they are in any way linked? i desperatly need this sorting as im planning on riding across england in 1 weeks time so.... thanks

2007-08-15 20:22:58 · 9 answers · asked by boon 2

2007-08-15 17:09:32 · 13 answers · asked by BEATMASTER P 3

ok, i am liking the gas mileage on motocycles. i like the crotch rocket look. but i would rather start out with something slow and stable. but with the same bodystyle. i will have about 1000 dollars to spnd, i wanna get something some one has probly dropped a few times, but it still runs ok, you know? i dont need anything pretty. cause i will probbly drop it never rode a bike b4. but i like the simplicity of the motor and the gas mileage. i dont want a moped... doesanyone have any idea what insurance will do? i will have liability. will it go up or down? anyone know? im a car guru, but motorcycles to me are something new

2007-08-15 17:03:49 · 9 answers · asked by Ryan B 3

2007-08-15 15:32:09 · 24 answers · asked by wildlife4000 1

Why is it I always see motorcycles backed in to a parking spot?

2007-08-15 14:07:31 · 15 answers · asked by Marcia 3

from 1983 and on Honda had those stupid looking square headlights.....they look hella horrible.....so how hard is it to replace them with round ones? Also how hard would it be to replace the square tach and speedometer with 2 separate normal round ones? also, if you cant answer this you cant call yourself a real biker :P (just encouraging you)

2007-08-15 13:04:58 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-15 13:02:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 1998 shadow ace 750. The tire on now (front) 120/90/17 . Am I able to put a 140/80/17 without any modifications? I understand that if it has the stock front fender then it should. Does anyone know for sure?

2007-08-15 11:35:32 · 2 answers · asked by cruzzin247 1

I've noticed that a lot of people who advocate wearing protective gear all the time usually make comments about chaps. What do you do to protect your legs? It's time to retire my old leathers, they're all worn out. On Monday, I bought a jacket I liked. Textile, armor, etc, etc... The old chaps are as bad as the old jacket and get tossed too. What do I replace them with? New leather chaps would seem silly, even to me.
Suggestions? Recommendations? Tall stories, even?

2007-08-15 09:38:27 · 18 answers · asked by Firecracker . 7

In the process of trying to figure out what's wrong with my bike I've installed 2 inline filters for each fuel line out of the petcock. They are the clear kind so I can see what's going one. Here's the deal. The front filter never fills more than a few mms while the rear one fills right up to the top and stays that way. The bike runs great for the first 5 minutes then it just loses power, almost like when a plug goes bad. I'll let her sit for a while then take her out a few hours later and same thing. I'm wondering if the symptom of the filters is a hint to something that's going on and also, most importantly...

WHICH fiilter is behaving normally? Should it be filling up right away and staying that way even when the bike is off or should it always be almost empty like the other one?

BTW, I swapped the filters just to make sure it wasn't a bad one but they just did the same thing again.

2007-08-15 08:27:00 · 6 answers · asked by Jason V 3

In S. California....Starting in the OC.

2007-08-15 08:22:09 · 8 answers · asked by Elsy 1

Since I bought my bike a year ago, I haven't done much to try and learn basics but the thing is I don't even know how to start. And it's really hurting me because problems with my bike are coming up now. I thought the best way is to make friends who ride and hang around them and pick their brain. But even in La Puente where I live I don't know how I can look up bike riders (online or classifieds?). Any words of advice on how I can get a good knowledge? Thanks.

2007-08-15 07:36:27 · 12 answers · asked by Worlds Greatest Armchair Warrior 2

2007-08-15 07:11:52 · 8 answers · asked by Cyclops 5

inverted forks
also interested in a way to adjust the rev limiter

2007-08-15 06:47:15 · 2 answers · asked by dna14468 2

Just use the OEM Harley stuff, or is there something better for V-Twin motors? Also how often do you guys change your oil? I put on about 5k per summer and figure change it at the beginning, middle, & end of the riding season. 'Bout right?

2007-08-15 05:41:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous