Motorcycles - August 2007

I am looking to buy a motorcycle (A Suzuki GSXR-750 to be precise) and am spending about £4k and that will get me a 3 - 4 yr old model, however the same money will buy me a new or nearly new one in the States, I just have no idea of how much it would cost to ship or even how to go about it? any advice gratefully received, Thanx!

2007-08-06 04:03:42 · 6 answers · asked by redmartovski 1

I replaced both coils but still have same problem. Only running on two inside cylinders. Not getting spark on either outside plugs

2007-08-06 02:43:43 · 5 answers · asked by themanison1 1

My boyfriend bought me a white motorcycle helmet (full face) and I'm looking for somewhere I can either get decals for it or it professionally airbrushed where I can see some of the artist work FIRST!
Any links or sugggestions? Please help!

2007-08-05 17:59:19 · 9 answers · asked by yummy 1

What is a stroke exactly? thanks!

2007-08-05 16:58:27 · 10 answers · asked by :) 1

I'm wanting to buy a used motorcycle and I'm wondering how many miles is too many miles?

2007-08-05 16:43:35 · 11 answers · asked by Yam King 7 7

What are some good websites to sell and buy stuff like ebay? Right now I am looking to buy a good used go cart which is why I am looking for a good website to buy stuff. Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated.

2007-08-05 16:15:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-05 16:05:13 · 8 answers · asked by always stayin fly 2

how can i keep the rubber handle grips from getting sticky.....i tryed washing them and it didnt help...any one know of something to but on them that would help

2007-08-05 15:37:29 · 9 answers · asked by ace 2

I will be taking the saftey course to learn how to ride. I understand that the 600 may be too powerful. However will i fit fine? Im planning on sitting on one soon to find out but, im not sure what a correct fit is? How will i know if its too small?

2007-08-05 15:04:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

im 16 and i just bought my first car, but i always liked motorcycles. i was thinking when i turn 18 and go to college i might get myself a bike. but im not sure if getting a bike instead of another car would be the best move. If anyone has owned a car and switched to a motorcycle PLEASE ANSWER

2007-08-05 14:55:26 · 14 answers · asked by drew7892 2

Ok, maybe I was a little over the top with my last queston. I am very very cautious and respect the power of this bike. Being my first bike, I have no problems with the power. Im not going over 70mph highway, and have not took rpm's past 4g's. I am going into turns slow and driving responsible. Why was everyone so down on this being my first bike? Im a big guy, and the bike feels so comfortable and fits me well is the reason I bought it, not the top speed. Any thoughts? Why do people have such a problem with 1000 and 1400s? It only go's as fast as u want it too!!

2007-08-05 14:39:27 · 6 answers · asked by konfadence21 1

I own a 2006 Suzuki GSX-R600 and it is black and gray, so its almost impossible to keep it clean. My friend owns a 1998 Suzuki GSX-R600 and he said he washed his down by spraying it with a water hose. I always thought you didnt want to get your engine wet, but he said he did it and it was fine. So I was wondering if it was okay for me to do this. If not, then what is the best way to keep your bike clean? Any certain products?? THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!

2007-08-05 14:27:27 · 14 answers · asked by tophdogg 1

I believe so. What do you riders and drivers think?

2007-08-05 14:26:07 · 14 answers · asked by motokarma 2

When the engine is cold, and occasionally when it's warm, I will push the start button and it will click then short out. All the lights on the speedo go dark. I wiggle some wires around the positive end the lights come back on. I do this a few times until it starts up.

This has been a problem following the last two times I took the bike in to the dealership for service. Last time it happened, I took it in and they said the negative cable was loose.

This time, though, I've checked all the cables and they're all tight.

What would cause my bike, upon hitting the start button, to short out like that? Why does wiggling cables/wires fix it, while no cables appear to be loose?

Thanks in advance!

2007-08-05 13:46:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

the bike will idle fine but when you give it gas and try riding it it dies within a few minutes. we have changed the plug, gas, and even the carb. what else would cause this to happen and how would you fix it? thank you to anyone whoi respones.

2007-08-05 12:24:54 · 9 answers · asked by maggie 1

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2007-08-05 12:15:04 · 6 answers · asked by none n 2

I have a 1990 suzuki katana 600, the problem is the petcock on the bike. Its made up of
1 aluminum housing
1 plastic spacer
1 gasket
1 diaphram

The problem is that there is gas shooting out of the plastic spacer! Everytime you pull back on the throttle, the gas shoots out in a nice stream? I need some quality advice on what to do! We put it back together and took it back off like 10 times and it keeps leaking. We put a new rubber seal in it and everything. Please Help

2007-08-05 11:47:20 · 2 answers · asked by Hagarman18 2

I need to replace the rubber and plastic part of my throttle on my motorcycle. But I cant take off the bar-ends in order to switch it out. Ive tried using a electric drill, and a impact screwdriver, but nothing is working. The threads are starting to get damaged because i tried so much.


Anyone have any suggestions? I need to remove the barends so I can hook the throttle cables on to it. I have a 1999 500R Ninja if it matters.

2007-08-05 10:44:17 · 18 answers · asked by Jack S 2

I just bought a new ninja 250, and on the rpm guage, it says to keep the engine under 4000rpm during the "500mile" break-in period. But in order to reach 25mph with staying under 4000rpm, i have to go into the 5th or 6th gear. Do I really have to stay under 4000rpm for the first 500 miles?? Please explain...

Thank you.

2007-08-05 10:23:39 · 7 answers · asked by Andrew 2

It is a 1992 Harley Davidson Heritage Softtail. It has been sitting the last few months and I wanted to go for a ride. After taking awhile to start, it finally came up. After it was running it was shooting out oil. I know it does that when it sits, but I don't know if I just let it keep shooting out and then put more oil in, or if I just let it sit and try again in a day or a few hours.

It ran fine before this, and did not have any leaks.

2007-08-05 10:21:57 · 7 answers · asked by c9mnpunk 2

its an older bike, my dad bought it from a guy for 200 bucks, but my problem is registration, because i do not have any papers

2007-08-05 10:14:32 · 3 answers · asked by tony m 1

http://www.worldwidecargusfreight.net is this a real shipping company, or an internet hoax trying to scam my money, I cannot seem to find info on them on the net, besides there own webpage. Any advice or help/knowledge of the company is appreciated. Thanks

2007-08-05 08:31:25 · 4 answers · asked by tech88 2

2007-08-05 07:57:41 · 16 answers · asked by Unoptrid1aq 4

I was only going about 20 mph, but the road was wet since I had gotten caught in the rain, and the bike slid out from underneath me. 3 months ago I went off a curve and broke my hand. Both times I was out alone, without my husband. I've been riding for a year. If I do get over it, I'll not be riding alone for a long time. I would like some suggestions on how to work through my jitters. Thanks!

2007-08-05 06:35:04 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am doing an presentation on why should motorcycle riders wear helmets and I need at least 10 responses, thanks.

2007-08-05 04:58:50 · 23 answers · asked by pab7623@sbcglobal.net 1

does it cover towing, flat tire, gas fill, etc?

2007-08-05 04:52:14 · 9 answers · asked by V S 1

I have a 2001 Yamaha YZF R5 and I am trying ti determine which stand is ultimately the best for my bike. I haven't purchased and spools for my bike yet until I decide.

2007-08-05 04:08:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-05 02:40:47 · 7 answers · asked by Feelgoodboy17 1

i have a 1995 kawasaki ninja 250 and the damn thing will not start it's been sitting for a couple years and i have cleaned the crabs new plugs new coils and it still will not start even with starting fulid it try's and then one of two things it spit back or back fires the plug on the clucht side will show balck stuff on it but the other side is clean? both coils ad working fine all i can say is someone please help thanks rick

2007-08-05 01:33:44 · 4 answers · asked by Rick S 2

that 's it

2007-08-05 01:24:38 · 2 answers · asked by hayw13 1