Motorcycles - December 2007

I just came from my 4th toy drive/ride. This was just a little one sponsered by a local pub, but I've been to a few big ones.

Tonight there was one guy on a V-star and one guy on a GSXR and like 50 Harleys.

The ratios were comparable at the larger runs too, 10 metrics to like 300 Harleys.

Why don't the sport bikers and metric bikers want to participate in these charity events??

2007-12-12 13:31:50 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-12 12:51:26 · 18 answers · asked by ben t 3

I ordered a 50cc X-treme xg-505 electric start gas scooter i do not want to break it so want to know can you go off jumps with a scooter without springs.

2007-12-12 12:03:52 · 7 answers · asked by Clayton B 1

I'm looking at getting a Suzuki SV650s from a garage near where I live. I've got a 125cc scooter at the moment meaning it's quite a big jump, so I'm not quite sure I'd want all that power available to me just yet, so how do I go about restricting the bhp of the bike? Thanks

2007-12-12 10:37:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Due to life's little twists and turns I have found myself broke and out of options. So I want at least the satisfaction a motorcycle can bring. I have terrible credit now (THANKS A LOT EX) so is there any hope of financing a bike??

2007-12-12 09:56:37 · 8 answers · asked by Michael C 2

When I picked up my Superglide on 01 July 06, I was handed an extra piece of paper to sign. It was an addendum to the owner's manual, altering the primary case oil change interval to 5K miles and requiring an inner primary bearing change at 15K. This is supposed to be a no charge replacement as the factory requires it. Apparently the bearings are examined for wear. Does anyone have any experience with this? Is it still in effect? I asked the Service Manager at the dealership nearest me, and he said he didn't know anything about it. I gave him a copy of the addendum and he said he would get back to me. Haven't heard anything yet.

I know we have some actual HD techs around here - any input?

2007-12-12 09:46:39 · 6 answers · asked by Firecracker . 7

This winter I plan to move two harley touring bicycles down to Florida from michigan. Its about 1000 miles. The two bicycles weigh 2000 pounds total plus the trailer which is 1400 pounds. I have a 2002 ford explorer V6 4.0 4 wheel drive with a 1 1/4" receiver. Should I upgrade to a 2" receiver? Will my vehicle make it?

2007-12-12 08:48:08 · 4 answers · asked by Bmanpara 1

I just bought a bmw r1150gs and was just wondering how it is rated.

2007-12-12 08:15:54 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I moving further away from a job I like and want to decrease the additional drive time. A motorcycle seems the best way, but what kind ? A dirt bike with street tires, or just stick to a street bike ? The main goal here is to cut thru traffic, because work starts at 5:30pm which puts me in the thick of rush hour, and not spend an hour on the road with the increased distance to be traveled. Any ideas and thoughts, anyone ?

2007-12-12 07:41:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im 5'9", about 200 pounds, and I want an easy to ride, older bike taht can be economical to own. I will be riding the bike back and forth for school and want something I wont have to work on much and that I can get for 5-700.00 dollars.

2007-12-12 07:20:20 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

cleans the carbs (all worked on by Honda shop). I've noticed that my front forks have a leak but its only a small amount of residue. I've spent approximately $1,500 doing all the repairs listed above. The bike has approx. 26,000 miles.

My main question is: I really don't want to shell out the $400-$500 in replacing both forks right now. Since the leak isn't bad (only small residue of oil), how much longer should I ride before I really need to replace them so I won't compromise my safety?

What constituents a bad leak on the fork seals? Lines of oil running up?

Thanks for your responses.

P.S. I haven't experienced any braking problems due to the fork seals leaking yet (as I read on other websites).

2007-12-12 07:19:36 · 8 answers · asked by Dan G 2

I live in San Antonio, TX. I received a ticket from SAPD for having mufflers that are too noisy. The officer claims that my mufflers were not legal. When I went to court, the judge told me that I have to provide proof that the mufflers were properly installed and legal for street use. Do I have to go to a dealer to get this or can I get this done at an authorized state inspection place? The mufflers are after market, by the way.

2007-12-12 07:00:23 · 2 answers · asked by lowactionjackson3848 2

i have 22" chrome wheels.......any suggestions on keeping them safe during the winter months......especially once the roads have been treated with salt and God knows what else? thanks alot!

2007-12-12 06:26:03 · 4 answers · asked by kewlchic91569 1

this bike has been sitting out side for three years and will take a good card rebuild, tank cleaning,spark plug and battery, to get it going again, he said about two years before he parked it he had the variator replaced. thanks!

2007-12-12 06:14:45 · 7 answers · asked by blueribbonroy 1

Iv got a kx125 and it wont start.
I took it out one morning and hardly went more than 10 min
untill it stalld and could not start up again.
Ive chekt the fuel and all other levels and seem to be fine.
Iv also chekt spark plug and and cleand out air filter.
still it wont start.
please Help.
thanx

2007-12-12 05:59:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm pretty sure there's no frame underneath, and yes I could just look when I'm home but this is probably easier.

thanks!

2007-12-12 02:49:08 · 2 answers · asked by Nate 6

When changing an oil filter you put a little bit of the old oil round the seal. Might it be better to put some of the new oil round the seal instead, since the old oil is usually full of crap?

2007-12-12 01:46:19 · 10 answers · asked by Nightwing 2

What is the washer on a drain bolt for the oil tank actually for?

2007-12-12 01:37:34 · 6 answers · asked by Nightwing 2

Should an engine be cold or warmed up when changing oil? Opinions?

2007-12-12 01:36:35 · 14 answers · asked by Nightwing 2

About to take my full bike licence intensive course, but am already looking at potential bikes to buy. What's a good 500cc or similar bike for a 5"8 skinny lass who's very weak of arm?

2007-12-11 22:15:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I bought a sporty for my gf, got about 20 miles and it began pinging, then knockinging, then died. It seems like it lost compression since it rolled pretty easily in gear.

It had been sitting a long time before I bought it. I put fresh gas in it and thought It could wait until I got home to put fresh oil in it.

Does this sound like it could be lifters, piston, or valve problems? Yes, it's getting spark and gas.

2007-12-11 19:00:55 · 6 answers · asked by lowdownmike 2

okay i think i saw it on a ford page..not sure

it was a two-wheeled motorcycle that had the thickest tires i have ever seen. and the engine was from a car or something..basically, it was the most devilish motorcycle i had ever seen. i think it was a concept or something that the makers were just playing around with..i know this sounds stupid..but the makers said that they just popped two wheels along with an engine with A LOT of horsepower onto a frame, and just did it for fun.

any ideas to what im talking about??

2007-12-11 17:04:48 · 8 answers · asked by fefe 4

I am from Michigan and looking for a motorcycle tech school. I am willing to move and I like the sound of MMI but some people have said that there are other schools that cost significantly less. Does anyone know of any schools or have a list of them?

2007-12-11 16:17:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I AM INTERESTED IN A NEW AUTOMATIC MOTORCYCLE WITH LOUD PIPES LIKE A HARLEY, BUT AUTOMATIC

2007-12-11 14:23:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

fit your bike . If 5 people wear lined up in front of 5 bikes do you think you could match up the right bike with the right person

2007-12-11 13:58:49 · 7 answers · asked by Thunderoadvtx1300 3

Coz me and my 3 of my other friends decided that we will have a biker club, are we going to get beaten up??? We have our logos in our jackets and stuff and we are planning to go to a ride this coming summer and me and my other friend already have bikes, hopefully we will help the other 2 get theirs, anyway we are all 17(shhhhhh nobody tells anyone) do you guys think wee are going to get in trouble???? What if I do it on my own like I would travel from the east coast to the west coast??? do biker clubs(like hell's angels) started out like this???

2007-12-11 12:56:31 · 12 answers · asked by Cynical_beyond_belief 3

What type/size bike would I be looking at for a 5 year old? He's 3 feet tall and about 35 pounds. Also for my other son; heis 13, about 5'6" and 140 pounds... they will both be learning/beginners... so I'm assuming durability would important.
Any suggestions on dirt bikes would be great!

2007-12-11 12:37:36 · 8 answers · asked by JustJen 5

I have a 1992 kawasaki kx 125 and i have a sever overheatign problem witch when i ride it it overheats and antifreeze comes out of the radeator ... the raderator is alittle beat up but i never had this problem.. i have 2 racing seasons on her (yes i still race a 1992) and im cluch is fully engageing but i posibley need a new one .. the engine gets so hot you cant even hold your hand on the motor for 1 second after getting burnt through the gloves. I really need advise because i love this bike and me andmy step father built it . so. plz if you have advise plz share.

2007-12-11 12:28:14 · 2 answers · asked by taborwolf125 2

2007-12-11 09:15:55 · 3 answers · asked by The Oxford College of Life 2

i traded my united motors dirt tracker 125 for a running needs nothing go kart plus 100 cash was this a good deal?

2007-12-11 08:11:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous