Motorcycles - October 2007

I'm just getting into riding and want to get a first bike. Small one. Lightweight and easy to ride.

I like cruisers but I REALLY like the cafe racer style. What bikes that are small displacement / low seat height that can be converted or already 'there' to be a cafe racer? I even like the styling of old Honda's but not sure if a vintage bike would be a good starter bike since they have older technology and handling...

any advice?

2007-10-09 14:22:43 · 11 answers · asked by jvstiniann 2

ok i have a motor that is 47cc or 50cc. im not sure what it is.
it does not say on the motor!
how do i figure it out??

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

Just i over heard that Jesus came over the hill on a Triumph.Is it true?.O ye a forgot what CC was it?.

2007-10-09 13:03:15 · 14 answers · asked by the rocket 4

im curious...

2007-10-09 11:52:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do they go on automatically or is there a switch that must be turned on?

2007-10-09 10:59:28 · 4 answers · asked by Marie Elena G 1

i have a crf100. everytime i gun it it lags for a second then pics up. what could the problem be

2007-10-09 08:34:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

What would happen if you turbocharged a motorcycle, surely the kick in power would make the back wheel spin. Anyway, just curious =D

thanks.

2007-10-09 08:27:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

would ataching a computer fan to the airfilter of a dirt bike act as a tubo except not run off the exhaust. like if i where to attach a computer fan to the air filter bay would i get any performance out of it.

2007-10-09 08:10:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-09 06:20:02 · 10 answers · asked by cdepony 1

indian brave was about 200-500c.c., may not of been proudced in u.s.

2007-10-09 06:19:41 · 2 answers · asked by DAVID L D 1

my harley stays at 0mph whenever im driving and im not sure what to mess with to trigger it to start going again................hint,,,when i turn the nob to the right for ignition the speedometer will move a little from 0 and then back down....

2007-10-09 06:17:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

thanks!

2007-10-09 04:29:41 · 16 answers · asked by Pip 2

Thinkin about takin some leave time and riding from Killeen, TX to Chico, CA in December. I know that's the middle of winter, so I want to know if anyone else has ridden a similar route/time and could give me some advice. I have a 2007 Sportster 1200 C.

2007-10-09 04:16:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is there any major difference in the ride or durability between these?

2007-10-09 03:52:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-09 03:19:32 · 10 answers · asked by the real slim shady . 1

Hey guys. I have a chinese made atv and front tires get punctured like every 3weeks. I'm a bit tired of it so someone suggested that I buy a tubeinto them(they're tubeless right now). I just wonder if it is a good idea. Thanks.

2007-10-08 23:30:57 · 8 answers · asked by peter j 2

Well i have 05 screaming eagle bager with 48 ,000 miles and every six mouth my air shock go out?
and harley just keep replacing under worrnty but now the bike is in exstend warrnty the shock art coverd but i think somthing in the frame is my problem and now i am get high speed wobles on a strat line at 65 and more and it is geting worst they say nothing is worng with this bike i ride rain or shine every day i dont cage it 140 mile round trip to work evry day and the bike was not this way i keep fighty with harley and i have gone to 8 diffrent one and the tell me it is me well when you travel at 80 aand above you now your bike i have ridin all my life i need help with this my handel bars borke to and all thay said is what did i do to it but they coverd it and this is a bager

2007-10-08 18:01:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone know of a type or model of sun glasses that fit with a full face helmet?

2007-10-08 14:09:02 · 11 answers · asked by Molliemae 4

1984 GL1200 Interstate.
The guy says it runs fine, and is in good condition. But it has 82,000 miles. I have heard that Gold Wings can go to the 200,000 mile range, so I tend to think that because it's a GoldWing, it shoudl be ok. But also, it seems there are TONS of 'Wings on the market with 80,000 miles... is that when the bad Wings die or something? Should I buy? Is the mileage bad or good? What would you pay for it? $1k? $2k? $4k?

2007-10-08 10:48:26 · 16 answers · asked by hrothgarthegeat 2

If your manufacturer doesn't offer the color you want, does it devalue your new motorcycle to paint it?

I've always been told that it seriously devalues cars to do so. So, I'm wondering if bikes are the same.

I've also heard that most custom painted motorcycles are painted to cover up the bike from being dropped, so people might be leery of buying a used painted bike. How would you prove that it was painted for vanity with no damage?

Thanks!

2007-10-08 09:37:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

could some one plrase explain to me the benifitsw of changing your sprockets... in detail please

2007-10-08 09:33:29 · 5 answers · asked by spade2play01 1

2007-10-08 08:04:09 · 3 answers · asked by baseballben35 1

Do you hog up the entire lane on your side by staying in the middle so cars behind you can't pass?

Or do you move as close to the yellow solid line for cars behind you to pass?

I'm just asking to see if doing the latter will cause cars to slam you on the side by accident.

2007-10-08 07:39:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-08 07:23:09 · 5 answers · asked by robray19562004 1

A friend ran next to the bike and was able to get it started. I have no idea what he did, but it started then and ran fine. Any suggestions?

2007-10-08 07:16:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 600cc Katana. I have only riden for the summer, but I would like to continue to ride in the winter.

My first question... what is the best leg gear to wear in cold weather? Are chaps appropriate for a sports bike? Are there alternatives (because I work in an office environment that requires kakis)?

Second question. Sometimes when I down shift while applying my back brakes, I believe that my back tire skids for a split second. Is this normal?

2007-10-08 05:48:01 · 10 answers · asked by Fred Head 4

Can anyone recommend a good motorcycle to learn and start with? I am more interested in the sport/speed bikes rather than Harley or custom....Please advise.... Thanks!

2007-10-08 05:41:55 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-08 04:09:46 · 4 answers · asked by cory c 1

2007-10-08 03:15:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My Cagiva Raptor 125cc has a split in the exhaust just after the box going right round the circumference of the pipe. I am going to get an arrow exhaust in a few weeks so just need a temporary repair until I have the cash for the new exhaust. I've been looking and there are lots of products on the market - Halfords do an exhaust repair kit and Holts seem to have several options. Which is the best to go for?

2007-10-08 01:30:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous