Motorcycles - November 2007

Hi,

I'm a potential Vespa scooter buyer. I live in East Bay, California and work in San Francisco, California. The distance is around 30 miles, and most part as you can imagine is highway (includes crossing a bridge). Can I ride a Vespa scooter on a highway? And are some certain Vespa scooters highway legal? I tried to find some information on the internet, but most people told Honda is the best choice for highways. But the thing is I really don't like the look and feel and the idea of Honda scooters. Can you please inform me about the highway/interstate use of Vespa scooters? Rules and Regulations?

The models I'm planning to buy is in the range of 150cc to 200cc. And the potential highways I will be riding it will be 580 East/West, 880 and 101 South/North. This includes crossing either Bay Bridge or San Mateo Bridge (Maybe Dumbarton Br)

Thanks,

Dane

2007-11-14 06:21:29 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello! Im a 5ft 2 petite lady who has been riding bikes for most of my life (all 22 years heehee) and i have just passed my test.

I currently own a Jinlun 125cc which is a crusier. Its big, but not fast.. and as my husband has just bought a Yamaha Fazer 600cc i need something to catch up!
I have to be able to touch the floor easy, but as im only little it cant be too heavy either, as i'll drop the thing! I want to move away from crusiers more to a road bike, i love the look of the Fazer/ Ninja/ CBR.
If anybody has an idea of what would be great i'd appciate the help!
Thanks, Nicole

2007-11-14 05:33:02 · 29 answers · asked by Nicole L 1

I.E in a hard fast right hand you would pull the handlebars left to obtain more lean from the bike. I understand why it works, but i want to know the technical reason of why and how the dynamics, and forces that are at work there. Please don't answer unless you know what hell your talking about.

2007-11-14 04:00:46 · 10 answers · asked by ama125mx 3

I have absolutely NO experiance riding a motorcycle. Because of this, I plan on purchasing a 600 to limit the power until I get accustomed. I do not plan on buying a cruiser, but would rather have a crotch rocket and have pretty much settled on eigther a Yamaha YZFR6 or a Kawasaki ZX6R.

Friends have said it would be a good idea for me to take riders courses. Is it necessary that I do this? What would your suggestions be for the type of bike, cc, and wether or not to take a riders course?

2007-11-14 03:56:51 · 15 answers · asked by theCATALYST 5

i want to buy a motorcycle but i dont want to buy a 600cc i wana jump straight to the 1000cc i know that most recommend on getting a 6 first but i dont want to has anyone ever done this and how did it work out for them might i add i have no riding experience on a motor bike (dirt bike)

2007-11-14 03:51:19 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is the best way to store the petrol tank off my benly over winter.

the bike is having a slow rebuild weekend work only
the tank is perfect inside no rust and i want to keep it that way.

how would i store it?
empty? with or without the fuel cap on?
with fuel in it then dump the fuel next year?

can some one help

thanks x kitti x

2007-11-14 00:27:28 · 14 answers · asked by misskitti7® 7

2007-11-13 23:15:18 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-13 22:40:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

any technical reason behind it? is milage difference avail? pls suggest me.

2007-11-13 22:29:54 · 7 answers · asked by dramesh_bes 1

I live in Nevada and I am trying to figure out if a ATV could be street legal.

2007-11-13 21:24:24 · 10 answers · asked by Doesntstayinvegas.com 3

I have looked at pleasure, nova, dio, scooty pep plus. My height is(5'2") and since this would be my first vehicle, I am looking at the comfort factor in handling the vehicle and riding. Please let me know of your experiences (from the point of view of a first time rider).

2007-11-13 20:32:26 · 4 answers · asked by mokshi 1

i think it looks bad *** but not sure how to do it or why to do it other than looks. I wanna do this to my bike dose anyone know the how to? and what purpose dose it serve?

2007-11-13 15:36:28 · 7 answers · asked by The Point 2

2007-11-13 15:19:01 · 9 answers · asked by Question Answerer 1

Im new to the whole four wheeler and dirt bikes thing...and i was lookin at fourwheelers...well alot on the yamaha site says it has a wet multiplate clutch...what exactly is that?

2007-11-13 13:54:02 · 6 answers · asked by 2 tired 4 sleep 2

2007-11-13 12:03:21 · 2 answers · asked by sammie p 1

I am a girl, 13 years old. I'm not rocker (ballerina style..since Im a ballerina) I would like an elegant yet hardcore motorcycle jacket cuz I think they look cool.

Where can I get one?

2007-11-13 11:00:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

gas station had delivery. The guy dumped the wrong tank (diesel into clear-gas) and I filled up with this contaminated gas before the mistake was realized. I went-OFF on the owner and then he 'fessed up and took responsibility. I brought my bike ('02 CBR 954RR) to the dealer and they went through it. They say all is ok now. What kind of problems can occur from this. It detonated really bad when I tried to ride away. I syphoned it out. But could I have scored the main-bearings, etc.

2007-11-13 10:52:34 · 12 answers · asked by Dudeman 3

i have a 1987 honda rebel and have lost the key, is there any way to have a replacement made? thanks.

2007-11-13 10:18:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 1998 Honda TRX 250 that is in need of some parts and TLC....Is there any where on the WEB that has parts breakdowns with the part numbers where I can look up my own parts and just takethe numbers and descriptions it to my local Honda dealer and have them order them for me ???? I found several sites that have online microfiche images but no part numbers....any help would be greatly appreciated....Thanx, tooldaddy

2007-11-13 08:59:47 · 5 answers · asked by tooldaddy2003 5

I have a gixxr and I had the 2nd sprocket off today and it looks pretty bad. I want to replace it and I can only assume my primary is just as bad, so I'm doing both. If your sprockets are that bad your chain is probably stretched to hell so I need to do a chain too.

Is there an accelleration kit out there that includes both sprockets and a chain? Where is the best place to get it?

2007-11-13 08:10:19 · 2 answers · asked by Nate 6

My stepfather is redoing a motorcycle and needs to know if you can us fiberglass filler on the metal parts on the motorcycle.

2007-11-13 06:28:36 · 4 answers · asked by emsgrl1225 1

It's okay after 5 minutes but I live in an area where I could get into trouble for it by the way it's a UK 56 plate.

2007-11-13 06:26:32 · 8 answers · asked by mandy r 3

I'm 6'4 235pounds. I just bought a 2007 Yamaha 1100 Vstar Classic. Since I started riding more frequently, my lower back begins to hurt after about 30 minutes of riding. I feel comfortable on my bike, but my back kills me afterwards. Am I just too tall for this bike? The bike is barely starting getting broken in. Do I need to adjust the spring suspension? Please, any suggestions?

2007-11-13 04:59:32 · 17 answers · asked by jay u 1

I have an 03 gsx-r and I just went outside to look at it and noticed some of the chords in the tire are showing through!

I have two spares at my house and I think one of them is fairly unused.

Is it ok to ride my bike home? (15 mi.)
Can I put the extra tire on myself or do I need to take it in?

2007-11-13 02:55:34 · 9 answers · asked by Nate 6

2007 Yamaha V-Star Custom 650. It's due for it's 4000 mile maintenance, but when I spoke to the dealer, he said all it was was an oil change. I don't want to spend 100 dollars for that, so I'll do it myself. What do I need to know? What kind of oil do I buy, do I need a drip pan? How long do I drain the oil?What do I do when I'm done? If someone could take me step-by-step through the entire process, please. Thanks so much! :-)

2007-11-13 02:49:38 · 8 answers · asked by RMskater 4

I was traveling along the road and my DT125('99) cut out as if it had run out of petrol. I checked this and it is 1/2 full and the oil is 1/2 full as well. I checked the spark plug and it was dirty so I put my new spare in. There is a spark from the plug, and the battery is a new one - so I'm thinking that it is these two that are not the problem.
I put the new plug in and tried kicking (I had a few loud miss-fires during this!) However, once I removed the plug again there was a lot of petrol/oil mixture on the spark end of the plug.
So i dried the plug end off, cleaned the casing where the plug sits (and inside) and checked the throttle cable to ensure it was not stuck and opening the throttle - flooding the engine, but that was fine.I have kept the manual petrol OFF and the choke on and tried starting the thing but I have had no luck! I know it is hard to diagnose without looking at it! Please Help!

2007-11-13 00:41:07 · 13 answers · asked by georgemjw 1

2007-11-13 00:18:57 · 6 answers · asked by pranav v 1

I must admit I love the super fast Jap bikes. Yet what is it really about Bikes that boys love so much?

2007-11-13 00:13:33 · 16 answers · asked by I love BU 3

I must admit I love the super fast Jap bikes. Yet what is it really about Bikes that boys love so much?

2007-11-13 00:13:12 · 9 answers · asked by I love BU 3

Its just I used to take them at speed to get some air but lately I have eased off cos I thought I might damage the bike? what do you think?

2007-11-12 19:44:25 · 12 answers · asked by darkling 5