Motorcycles - November 2007

Bike wont start after some rain got under the seat. All other electrics (lights etc) are working. tried all obvious stuff.

2007-11-02 07:12:01 · 5 answers · asked by dasspringfield 1

does any1 no of any websites that would give me advice about touring on a motorbike im thinking aussie then poss to new zealand or has any1 got any advice
thanks

2007-11-02 07:10:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

do most people who had a serious motorcycle accident get mild traumatic brain injury, and if they do, do most recover completely?

2007-11-02 06:02:42 · 11 answers · asked by victoria_b_maria 1

I am a SAHD of an almost 4 mth old,but he is REALLY physically advanced and was wondering at what age/weight would it be legally permissable to bring him as a passenger on my street bike ..... would one of those chest strap harnesses be ok ???? anyone know the real LEGAL answer?

2007-11-02 05:54:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-02 05:47:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i can get it crated in the US but then require the know how on getting it over to the uk and payment of taxes etc. cheers.

2007-11-02 01:47:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

THE HAYNES MANUAL SAYS THAT THE CAMSHAFT CAN BE IN 2 POSITIONS,BUT DOES NOT THEN SAY WHAT THOSE POSITIONS ARE ?

2007-11-02 01:06:17 · 7 answers · asked by justso 1

I bought a new bike a few months back, it is carby, 250cc. Anyway, when I go around corners and sometimes just going in a straight line I go to accelerate and the bike stutters for a second, then resumes accelerating. I have taken it back to the bike place but they think I am nuts. I tried it again but it still does it. Mainly when it's slightly colder but still, there is a definate problem. Any ideas appreciated.

2007-11-02 00:30:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

i just sold my yamaha raptor 660 ATV, it's a very powerful vehicle, but i bet you know that... it's not an automatic, the gears shift just like motorcycle gears, with klutch and everything...
i'm a grade A driver on this ATV, very fast, have it go on 2 wheels (side or back), plus i should mention, here in lebanon, atvs are considered as cars, so i would go on the freeway on that thing, and all over the place, it's perfectly legal...
now i saw this beauuuutiful green kawazaki zx-9r.. totally took my breath away... my question is.. would i be able to handle it???
i've driven a ride bike before, a steed 600 and an intruder 1400, but they're too different i guess... plus it was a long long time ago, and it was just for a drive around the block..
i know this bike is not something a female should be driving, but do you think i have a shot? i would so love to get it for x-mas.. i would appreciate any advice i can get, thank you.

2007-11-01 23:10:35 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I took one for a test ride and i was amazed the power and quick acceleration it had, and with the windsheild and the seating postion its quiet and wind free that you can hear the birds singing as you ride, I love that scoot!

2007-11-01 22:44:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I strongly believe people don't want to sell good bikes. People sell their bike cause they don't like it or it has problems.
Or many HD Owners sell their bikes in the classified cause their dealer offered them too low of a trade in price.

2007-11-01 22:21:45 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-01 18:05:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

When you measure chain slack does that include the width of the chain link too? or just from the top of the link to the bottom of the link? Also how important is it that the rear wheel be perfectly aligned... can I just eyeball it with the marks or is it neccessary to measure?

2007-11-01 16:44:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

It has a ping ping sound through every gear after it gets up to65 or 70 I can't hear it any more. Any suggestion?

2007-11-01 16:07:53 · 10 answers · asked by i4lor 1

2007-11-01 16:01:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 2002 honda silverwing. After not starting all summer I started it up. I was getting alot of hesitation and sputtering. So I figured my fuel was bad and my plugs were fowled. When I emptied the fuel I noticed rust coming out. I put an inline fuel filter and new plugs(the guy at store gaped them). I drained out the old gas found rust and put fuel filter and a gal and a half of premium in the tank and now it will not start. I checked for spark and did see spark. I also checked the air filter. I've got 4000 miles on her and changed out the 1st set of plugs before summer. l and found rust in the fuel when draining it. I put a fuel filter in line so I would not have to pull the tank.

2007-11-01 15:41:17 · 6 answers · asked by jblizzy 1

the bike acts like theres no key in the ignition. i have done all the obvious stuff, killswitch, fuel , oil , key, sparks, battery, ect ect. the bike just froze up and then i pushed it a little and the lights came on and it started right up. then a few moments later it froze again while driving, lights turned off engine died and it has not worked since. please help all ye lovers of the old bikes.

2007-11-01 15:06:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just got a new textile jacket. Where before I had to support myself from a foreward lean, I now have to hold myself from going backwards from wind blast. Does a tighter fitting leather jacket have less of this sail effect or is it about the same? Is there any remedy for this other than laying on my tank, which is not to comfortable?

2007-11-01 11:59:54 · 11 answers · asked by Bob 5

Many people say Harley Davidson motorcycles are the worst bikes in breaking down and require high costs in maintaining. Leaking oil is the most common problem mentioned.
The people who say this are people who don't own a Harley and hear about it from other people or former Harley owners who owned a Harley years ago.

However, I never hear anything bad about Harley's straight from a person who currently owns and rides one. Maybe older Harley models had problems and HD fixed them?

So, for those who actually own a Harley and is a newer model, 4 years or newer, have you had any major problems and does your Harley require much maintainence other than normal that you would expect compared to other motorcycle manufacturers of similar cruiser bikes?

2007-11-01 11:21:16 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'll need to put a new rear tire on a street bike soon (R1), I do lots of mountain riding and love getting into the corners better than speed.

How much should I look to spend for a new tire? Is it worth it to pay 50-100-200 more for a fancy name brand kinda thing, or would I not be able to feel a difference?

2007-11-01 08:34:13 · 3 answers · asked by Nate 6

i have a 95 kawasaki zx6r with 14k on it and after its warmed up it wont rev above 7K and just goes back down to idle slowly. what could it be? i was told it might be the carbs, if so how much will it cost to get them cleaned?

2007-11-01 03:13:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

is it correct not to use your bike's rear brakes while tackling a corner?Why so?

2007-11-01 01:12:50 · 13 answers · asked by indys 1