Motorcycles - September 2007

I just bought a bike and I'm new to things... Anyway, as I was riding around I noticed that other riders stick their hands out and kind of down whenever they ride by me. I don't know why or what it means but it's got me really curious.

2007-09-21 13:15:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

where I live there is a lot of car tailgating car....especially trucks/SUV's tailgating. when you are on your bike and there is a guy riding your butt...do you change lanes, keep going at your speed, or what?

2007-09-21 10:10:35 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

I wanna buy a bike. Ive never riding before but i plan to take the MSF course.

2007-09-21 09:46:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an 07 S40 with only 2000 miles and it backfires everytime I slow down without pulling the clutch in (so when I let off the gas without shifting). The salesperson said it is due to the single cylinder, is this correct or is there something bigger going on?

2007-09-21 07:41:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-21 07:36:24 · 29 answers · asked by the_honorable_spm 2

How do you time a Big Red 200 ES? Are there timing marks somewhere? And what do you set it at?

2007-09-21 07:12:37 · 2 answers · asked by jayandamber1@sbcglobal.net 2

When I bought the bike it didn't smoke, however, it now smokes when cold and when going up hills when the engine is warm (white smoke, not blue). On reflection, the bike's 2 stroke oil tank was empty when i got it, but since having it serviced and the tank filled up it is smoking away happily... any liquid fix or simple mechanical cure?! It was built in 1993 so it is getting on. Thanks

2007-09-21 07:11:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are tennis shoes a "No-no" when riding on the back of a Harley? Would you suggest black boots, black shoes, or does it matter?

2007-09-20 20:37:24 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

i don't want to go through the hassle of selling i want it gone now, what do i do?

2007-09-20 16:49:26 · 21 answers · asked by Johnny N 1

I have a 2005 R1. Stock is seventeen and top speed in first is 96 MPH. I am wondering if 15 would lower the top speed to 70 80 MPH range?

2007-09-20 15:26:05 · 2 answers · asked by BenihanaR1 1

2007-09-20 14:47:47 · 17 answers · asked by blackneckspittingcobra4789 1

My husband is turning 30 and I want to do something memorible but yet still affordable. where can I get a used hyabusa for under 4000?

2007-09-20 12:55:21 · 19 answers · asked by 0379 1

A stylish helmet and leather ensemble? The Star Trek like force field emitted from ultra-loud exhaust pipes? Or praying and an unshakeable belief that Jesus will be mercible. Before I ride I need to know. Thank you kind people and play nice.

2007-09-20 11:39:14 · 14 answers · asked by Bob 5

I have a 1986 Honda VT700C Shadow. I love the bike but it is not tall enough for me. Sitting on the bike, the distance to the forward controls is too close. I have not been able to find forward control extension for this bike (too old). I was thinking of building a new seat pan and raising the seating position up and back. How does one fabricate a custom seat?

2007-09-20 11:14:07 · 2 answers · asked by John N 1

My chain got stretched out because I forgot to lube it. Got some lube all I need now is to know how to tighten the chain can anyone help me out? This is a Red Cat 110 CC four wheeler.

2007-09-20 10:12:41 · 2 answers · asked by Drew_Bledsoes_So_Awsome!!!!!!!!! 1

Can someone give me a simple description of both of these including the differences? Also, which is your prefrence and why?

2007-09-20 10:10:45 · 3 answers · asked by beetrippin 2

i have a 1978 suzuki gs 750 and 1 of the threads for the whole that holds the bolt for the header on is screwed up any way to fix the threads on the hole ?

2007-09-20 08:31:37 · 5 answers · asked by f f 2

I've gotten the motorcycle bug, and have been looking for a vintage 2 stroke 1 cyl bike as a project, and to learn to ride on. I found a 1970 Yamaha CS3-200 locally for $500. It looks great, new tires, starts right up and sounds good. The owner said sometimes it misses the shift between first and second. He said you can start it in second with a lot of gas or when you shift, you sometimes have to hit the shifter a couple times to get it to go in to second gear. Should I buy the bike with the intention of trying to fix this? The following site: http://www.mrcycles.com/fiche_section_detail.asp shows exploded views of all major systems, and has most parts for the shift mech. and tranny. I think it might be part of the shift mech. - parts #9, #10 on the diagram or thereabouts. Put in Yamaha, 1970, CS3 and go to SHIFTER to see exploded view. I'm very mechanically adept, but have never worked on a motorcycle, and can't find much on the CS3-200. Thanks in advance!

2007-09-20 07:59:35 · 3 answers · asked by markymayhem 1

No dumb answers please. Here's the deal, my bike has an electronic sending unit on the front wheel that provided 23 pulses per mile. Those pulses provide signals for the mechanical odometer display, the trip computer and the digital speedometer. Here's the problem, the odometer is very accurate, the mileage and mph the trip computer displays is very accurate but the speedometer reads 10% fast. The speedometer isn't defective, all of this model came from the factory this way. Is there any way to correct the displayed speed without affecting the accuracy of the other units? What principle is used to count the pulses and convert them into a readout?

2007-09-20 07:44:13 · 6 answers · asked by bikinkawboy 7

Its my first bike. Its a yamaha 2004 yzf-r6. I don't ride it really hard yet. the engine has about 11K miles on it but i've been told by someone with about 20 years motorcycle experience that everything on the bike seems ok and that it runs really well. I dont really know anything about the previous owner's maintenance history. any info would be good. I would like an answer from someone with 600cc sportbike experience. yeah... thats about it: how many miles/gallon should a bike like this be averaging?

2007-09-20 06:51:01 · 3 answers · asked by nascarisRETARDED 4

Please help!!!!! I have tried or the normal fly wheel pullers etc... bike is currently in a bike shop and they have welded a puller type contraction directly to the crank but still no luck, fast running out of ideas, is this a common problem? any ideas as to how I can get it off?

2007-09-20 05:34:17 · 3 answers · asked by mayhemjo1 2

My husband just bought a 1986 honda xr200r dirtbike shell with all parts not installed. I am trying to find a site on the internet that gives directions on how to install the parts in it. All I have been able to find on the internet so far are manuals that must be purchased. Does anyone know a sight that gives out free directions online?

2007-09-20 02:30:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I ran a compression test on my bike and its about 40. I just need to know what it is supposed to be. KTM 300mx (2-stroke).

2007-09-20 02:27:14 · 3 answers · asked by Josh T 2

how do i get the litttle pin that holds one side of the brake shoe in the hub out of my honda 50 rear hub? the shoes have holes that slip over the pin but the pin looks like its pressed in ???? or does it screw out?? im afrade ill break it off untill i know how it come out? thanks

2007-09-20 01:04:30 · 2 answers · asked by british racer 1

2007-09-19 23:35:49 · 6 answers · asked by manu 1

2007-09-19 18:42:35 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm trying to figure out how to get the seat off so that I can get to the fuel tank better so that I can remove the petcock easier. Anyone know the trick to getting the seat off of a 98 honda shadow? or a place a could figure it out somehow?

2007-09-19 17:46:11 · 5 answers · asked by koreanspeaker1 1

I just changed my front brake line and can't get my front brake to pressure up. How do you get the pressure up in a brake line on a harley 1200 xlc?

2007-09-19 15:03:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Where can I find a used sport bike but not from ebay?

Thanks

2007-09-19 14:26:06 · 5 answers · asked by Mickey 1

I want it louder. dont put new exaust or anything like that.


Thanks A lot btw its a TMS 200cc four stroke

2007-09-19 13:39:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous