Motorcycles - December 2007

After six months of no riding,I went to kickstart my'73 Honda XL 350.Well,after I turned the gas on the petcock...it overflowed out of the carb.So I tapped a few times on the float bowl and it must of did the trick becuase it stopped overflowing out of the carb.Then I went for a ride,It sputtered when I gave alot of throttle.So I found debris in the float bowl.I cleaned the tank put new fuel filter on and bought two cans of carb cleaner.Now I'm ready to clean the carb...should I just spray away...or is there a certain way to ensure complete cleaning?

2007-12-14 08:35:04 · 5 answers · asked by TomatoMug 3

I am picking up a new sportbike (Suzuki GSX-R) here in a couple weeks and I was wondering the average cost of motorcycle insurance per month (or year if you pay gross). The bike will be totally paid off when I purchase.
Thank you for your time,
Kevin
BTW: I am 25yrs old in Florida. It will be either a 600cc or 750cc.

2007-12-14 07:57:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is your opinion / experience with this Italian import?
What of the late 1960 models?
Any places in the Dallas/Ft.Worth area that sells vintage Vespas?

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2007-12-14 07:48:08 · 4 answers · asked by YRofTexas 6

I want to get a Ducati or a Suzuki. I know they're more expensive. But I'm gonna get a 600 to start with (after I take riding lessons). What's a good bike to start with, how much should I spend and HOW MUCH IS MOTORCYCLE INSURANCE FOR SOMEONE WHO IS 23???

2007-12-14 07:04:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

repairing my 1985 700cc Honda Magna. It was in bad condition (previous owner(s) did a poor job of taking care of everything but the shiny gas tank) and I'm not very mechanically inclined so I let my local Honda moto dealer take care of it. Now I'm broke, its wintertime in Rochester, NY, and I purchased a Clymer manual for my Honda Magna. I read over the manual specifically looking at the clutch, tuneup, and recently the forks.

A lot of the repair and tuneup procedures look pretty difficult to someone like me who has no experience dealing with mechanical things (I'm a 21/m/NY college student studying Finance), and I don't want to mess with things (like some websites suggest) if there's a chance that I'll break/damage or not put something together right.

In summary, should I A) enroll in a motorcycle repair course after college? B) Hang out at local biker bars and try to befriend older men (no pun intended) who know how to repair their bikes? C) Mess with my bike and pray.

2007-12-14 06:59:26 · 6 answers · asked by Dan G 2

I have a riding suit - like for motorcycles. Blue and Yellow. Harley Davidson sign on the back. Made by MALCOLM SMITH Gold Metel Products. I would like to buy another one from the net. Please Help me find it. Thanks to you all. :)

2007-12-14 06:54:52 · 5 answers · asked by Georgia F 1

How many out there can ride a bike barefoot which one would you ride one with metal pedals or flat pedals.

2007-12-14 05:26:44 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

The one with the evil santa riding the sleigh driven by a bunch of Harleys delivering gifts to those on the naughty list? At the end it asks, "how bad have you been this year?". Its the coolest. Gives the true meaning of what being a real biker is all about. on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LphXHQMVS5w

2007-12-14 05:01:09 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-14 03:44:43 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just bought a new bike and looking for a good engine additive to protect the inside of my engine and also a good anti-rust spray to protect the outside. Any suggestions would be great...thanks

2007-12-14 03:25:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

would using a exhaust with no muffler ruin anything motor wise?

2007-12-14 03:23:42 · 5 answers · asked by assdit666999 1

2007-12-14 01:37:00 · 25 answers · asked by clarenceh 1

just got it for a heck of a deal (i hope) bought it for $7500, has 3500 miles on it. well taken care of, only change was screamin eagle pipes and dyna ignition, (i beleve thats what i was told.) its is in mint shape. just want to know more. its my 1st. Harley.

2007-12-13 17:44:39 · 8 answers · asked by rice chopper 3

engine was rebuilt recently, bored out, oversized piston and rings installed, new camshaft, and rocker arms. Recently began smoking, checked piston, rings and cylinder wall. Checked valves, seats, and seals... all good. Where else can I look? completely perplexed!!!! Have had no problems with smoking until recently, am getting spark plug fouling. Any help would be very much appreciated.

2007-12-13 13:13:03 · 3 answers · asked by Shawn N 1

I am looking to get a Suzuki GSX600 or a Yahama 2008 YZF-R6S....keep in mind I do NOT want any other bike so i want people that who drove them or have had one to answer this!!! I only want an opinion on these two..

2007-12-13 11:52:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

just seeing whats what

2007-12-13 10:50:25 · 3 answers · asked by juggalo_fire_13 1

My bike still wont start
after cleaning out the jet in carb.
It has a good spark on the plug,
but it just wont start at all.
Dose eny one know
what other things that could be the problem??

thanx..

2007-12-13 10:47:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-13 09:17:33 · 4 answers · asked by surenath 1

I can't even imagine they are for it

2007-12-13 08:47:15 · 22 answers · asked by JuDyLicious 3

2007-12-13 08:42:06 · 9 answers · asked by cfcrab m 1

it's a sport bike, i'll be paying for it, i said i'll wear a helmet, and not ride in the rain... can anybody give me some more suggestions of why a bike is good... and how it would be better than a car?

2007-12-13 08:24:56 · 16 answers · asked by Mr. Quimby 2

2007-12-13 07:13:47 · 1 answers · asked by chris e 2

I am looking to replace my 'good ole reliable' Ninja 250R with something that's more long distance-friendly. I am torn between Suzuki's V-Strom and SV650, and the Ninja 650R.

While I am leaning towards the V-Strom because of its ergonomics, I am wondering how these 3 bikes compare since dealers don't give 'test rides'.

I am not really looking for interstate riding, but since I have friends and family around central FL, where I live, I am looking for something that will be comfortable for the 50-100 mile ride range, which is something that I can't do comfortably on my Ninja 250R.

So in sum, I want a sporty-looking bike that can do both short and long trips comfortably, either by going solo, or with a passenger. How do these 3 bikes compare? Which one will satisfy my needs? Thank you!

2007-12-13 04:15:30 · 9 answers · asked by Jose 3

Just curious to find out "how dangerous" riding a motorcycle is and what other things you can compare it to in terms of danger. Skydiving? Ocean Swimming? Russian Roulette?

2007-12-13 03:03:47 · 16 answers · asked by benfinkel 1

Hey i'm turning 17 soon and just wanted a few details on what i will be doing on my motorcycle test and how much would it cost per lesson, also any tips on handleing the bike would be very nice too ( i will be probably buying a dirtbike if i pass )

2007-12-13 02:55:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My exhaust on my motorcycle is discolored and several diferent kinds of polish that I'v tried won't work

2007-12-13 01:34:21 · 9 answers · asked by woodardj84 1

I am told that in case I am riding at high speed with tubeless tire bike, it is more dengerous in case of puncture, than if I have ordinary tires with tube. Is this true?

2007-12-13 00:43:30 · 13 answers · asked by ashok t 1

I have ridden some technically pretty awful bikes, indeed I own a couple but in my mind any bike has its merits and is fun.

Motorcycling is a special thing and to my mind a true biker is one who appreciates all of them irresepctive of brand, country or origin, size, style etc.

You often hear people comment on a certain make or bike from a certain country as being better or worse than any other and they would not consider anything other than what they have. Well in my mind they are not bikers at all but basically phoney brand whor*es.
The morons who set fire to Japanese bikes for example are just bigots not bikers, so if you fall into the blinkered camp still answer if you want but don't expect to have much creedance put your opinion.

My question though is there any motorcycle out there that you simply would never sling your leg over or be seen dead on by your friends? If so why?

2007-12-12 22:23:04 · 21 answers · asked by ShuggieMac 5

In fact what motorcycle do you like to go with that helmet?

2007-12-12 18:23:35 · 25 answers · asked by ? 2

im looking in getting a kawasaki Ninja 250R, and im curious to know the good things about owning one (gas mileage, faster to get place to place, etc), and what are some bad things about owning them (not including the fact that one mistake can be your last one)?
thank you all for the answers!

2007-12-12 14:40:18 · 7 answers · asked by D3V!N 5