Motorcycles - October 2007

I got this bike and like it but I really would rather have my feet under me instead of out front. Yeah, it's a cruiser, but I've seen pix of older Shadows with the foot pegs that are in the "normal" position.

This bike is the first one I've ever owned that has working rear view mirrors- you can see what's behind you. All the other bikes I've ever owned only showed me a buzzy blurred image. In order to keep this bike, I think I'm gonna need a kit to convert the shifter and brakes to what I think of as "normal." Who's done this? Know where I can look for the parts to make the conversion?

2007-10-15 20:37:34 · 1 answers · asked by going_for_baroque 7

I'm a 5'2" 95lb lb female and I really want to buy a sports motorcycle. (I think thats what they're called) I tried out my friend's bike (600? 1,000?cc) one, and I could barely reach the floor, and couldn't pick it up from the ground.

I mainly LOVE the looks of these bikes, but if it went no more than 60mph I'd be perfectly happy with it. Does anyone have any suggestions/recommendations on what I might get that would: 1) Look good 2) Small enough for me 3) Relatively safe? Does anyone manufacture smaller/slower motorcycles that LOOK as good as the regular sports bikes?

An example in terms of looks that I really like is the Honda CBR1000RR. Can someone please base a recommendation based on the looks of this motorcycle please =) I've also never ridden a bike, so one that would be good for beginners would be appreciated too! (I don't care at all for the power/speed of the motorcycle...in all honesty the slower/milder it is, the better)

2007-10-15 19:30:28 · 16 answers · asked by princess d 1

2007-10-15 18:11:04 · 5 answers · asked by leapsoffait 1

2007-10-15 18:03:03 · 5 answers · asked by jmarcelo1970 1

I have a 1983 suzuki gs 450 and I want to know where goes the long hose coming from the gas tank.I mean conected

2007-10-15 17:34:52 · 3 answers · asked by jmarcelo1970 1

2007-10-15 17:27:27 · 4 answers · asked by jmarcelo1970 1

2007-10-15 15:19:00 · 4 answers · asked by Spaceman 6 1

I thought they were hard to get off!

2007-10-15 14:56:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

1995 Suzuki Katana: Today I filled it with gas and got on the freeway. After about 5 minutes of doing about 70mpg it started running rough and like it was being choked. I thought it was going to die. Once I got off the freeway it started running normally again. As a test I got back on the freeway and the same thing happened. Maybe bad gas??? Or could it be something else???

2007-10-15 10:29:23 · 8 answers · asked by Kevin 2

2007-10-15 10:18:15 · 3 answers · asked by lucky j 2

We were on the freeway and he hit 130 mph. I was scared so I ducked and my helmet flew off. I was wearing a tank top and shorts and afraid of falling off. When we exit the freeway, he yells at me for forgetting my helmet at home.

Now he's mad at me because I couldn't risked him getting a ticket. How should I make it up to him?

2007-10-15 10:13:30 · 25 answers · asked by JuDyLicious 3

2007-10-15 09:53:10 · 23 answers · asked by JuDyLicious 3

2007-10-15 05:36:13 · 3 answers · asked by chris_clark18 1

read an interesting article on airbag jacets for motorcycles .
does anyone own one? looking for information and input

2007-10-15 05:07:49 · 7 answers · asked by douglas r 1

2007-10-15 04:30:56 · 5 answers · asked by ABHISHEK H 1

Instead of pulser coils or other thing.. is there some a particular must be CDI sympton?.. any help? 10 points!

2007-10-15 03:46:19 · 4 answers · asked by =) 2

I can't understand why anyone would rather trailer their bike than ride it to their destination! This is NOT an anti-Harley question - I'd love to own one!

Any thoughts?

2007-10-15 02:16:33 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a yamaha tzr 250, a year ago i got its engine fixed, engine is ok now i think but the problem is, if i dont apply gas the engine is going to die, the mechanic told me that its ok, i have no problem with it since i got used to it but its very uncomfortable because i cant get take my hands of the gas and i drive 18km everyday with traffic n everything, what should i adjust?

2007-10-14 23:15:03 · 6 answers · asked by john d 1

I am looking for a lower fairing support bar to replace the stock crash bars that come on a 05 FLTRI.

2007-10-14 17:28:19 · 3 answers · asked by barbpitner 1

i bought this bike with 4000 mi on it . there was a fire under the seat that took out most of the electrical in that spot . i hav replaced all of the damaged parts , but the rear fender strut on the right side was damaged as well. i had a fab shop remove both fender struts and i have installed a spring seat and now there is nowhere to put the fuel pump (without relocating it). i have run the bike in my shop with a remote tank and had no problems at different throttle positions. i assume that it will be ok , but could use the input. obviously the fuel pump is there for a reason and it would'nt be that big a deal to mount it, but it would be more hassle free to gravity feed. any input would be great, thanx. it is a 95 vt600 vlx, i have other bikes so this one i bought just to goof around with . i am into it about 1000 bucks now including the purchase price.

2007-10-14 16:23:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have power to coil but no spark. tried diffrent coil,wires,plug.
good battery.

2007-10-14 14:30:20 · 3 answers · asked by dualsportnut 1

2007-10-14 13:17:24 · 7 answers · asked by demetrius_blackmon2001 1

2007-10-14 12:28:10 · 15 answers · asked by littledoughgirl62 1

ok where does the hose that is connected to the bottom on the float bowl go, and or does anyone know where i can find a detail pic with hoses and all (carb area) on a 99 honda fourtrax

2007-10-14 11:56:04 · 3 answers · asked by joseph b 2

Two questions:
Will I be able to drive a motorcycle if I never learned to drive/balance a bicycle? And how old do you have to be to drive one? I live in Mississippi.

2007-10-14 11:30:38 · 4 answers · asked by High 'N' Dry 6

I would like to know how to adjust the valves on my raptor 350. How often do i need to adjust them. If anyone could tell me from start to finish that would be great. If theres a website out there telling how to do it on my specific motor that'd be great too. Thanks

2007-10-14 11:20:54 · 3 answers · asked by SPEEDY 4

thanx for all previous answers on my last posts. here's an update.will only start when push started, batteries good, replaced selonoid, not tip over or kickstand sensors, horn/blinkers work. not starter. could it be start switch/button? is there a way to check? thanx so much everybody out there.

2007-10-14 10:31:24 · 6 answers · asked by princessbethanie02 2

dus any one know what other parts if any may need renewing aswell . it was the top end off my bike that i had probs with i renewed the piston and rings a new conrod kit a new barrel all gasgets and seals so thats all good now.. this is a 2 stroke bike i hope any one can help cus i dont really wont any more probs with me bike

2007-10-14 10:20:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why wont my bike shift normally unless it is being rolled? Is this normal? Thanks

2007-10-14 09:26:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I thinking about buying a used 2001 KTM Duke LC4 for $3800 with 4200 miles or buying a new 2007 Dr400s for $6000. Which is faster? Which does better whelies?

2007-10-14 08:45:37 · 2 answers · asked by south of france 4