I actually get angry when that one available spot in a parking lot full of cars is taken by a motorcycle.
Anyway. I took my GSXR in for the 11,000 mile service and they adjusted my clutch lever. I don't like it. How do I move it back, so it's easier to grab and engage the clutch?
I actually get angry when that one available spot in a parking lot full of cars is taken by a motorcycle.
Anyway. I took my GSXR in for the 11,000 mile service and they adjusted my clutch lever. I don't like it. How do I move it back, so it's easier to grab and engage the clutch?
On my bike there is a dial with like 4 settings. You push the clutch forward (away from the handlebar) and then twist the dealie.
You can also adjust where the clutch engages by using the twistie dial thingy, but be careful with that. You want to make sure you know when the clutch is going to bite so do it a little bit and see how it moved and adjust as necessary.
Do any of you frequent some cool motorcycle-related blogs? I've been looking for some but haven't found anything that really appeals to me. I'm open to reading anything, just about. Particular interest would be in restoring older bikes as I ride an '81 KZ750.
My bike sat all winter due to a dead battery and my stupidity. (Mainly totally misunderstanding what was involved, so I didn't do it when I should have, thinking it would be a much bigger ordeal than it was. Basically, I'm an idiot.) Anyway, ignoring that, I didn't drain the carbs or anything like I really should have.
However, today, when I threw in the new battery, the bike started up after about 3 tries. Didn't smell fantastic at first, but that seemed to go away while I let it sit there running for a minute, occasionally revving it a bit just to make sure nothing was going to go haywire. Is there anything I should be worried about? If the bike started and revs fine, is it safe to ride? Or can leaving it sitting for a long period cause some sort of problem I might not be able to notice while just sitting on it and letting it idle/rev?
I already made one pretty big mistake (yay for being a first bike, and being used though), I'd rather not make another because I just don't know better.
On a slightly related note though, people need better terminology. When everything I read said "remove the side panels", I did not think that meant the two black plastic pieces on either side of the seat. To me, the side panels would be the whole side fairings. I felt like such an idiot when I went out and realized that that was all I had to do.
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So I went today and looked at some used bikes at a couple of dealers right next to each other. The smaller one didn't really have much on hand but were looking to get more in soon. The bigger dealer spent the entire time trying to get me to buy an 800cc bike even though I kept mentioning that I was a first time rider.
So I went today and looked at some used bikes at a couple of dealers right next to each other. The smaller one didn't really have much on hand but were looking to get more in soon. The bigger dealer spent the entire time trying to get me to buy an 800cc bike even though I kept mentioning that I was a first time rider.
Well displacement doesn't mean a whole lot by itself. I don't think harley makes anything smaller than the 883 for example. A standard or cruiser in an 800 is totally reasonable to start on. Was it a triumph dealership, 'cause get the bonneville if it was.
My first and current bike is a Triumph Street Triple, a standard bike, 675cc. Could it get me into trouble? Absolutely. But it hasn't, because I am very careful about throttle control. As long as you're mindful you will be ok on practically anything except race replicas.
If you can't be mindful, then you don't need to be riding that day.
My first and current bike is a Triumph Street Triple, a standard bike, 675cc. Could it get me into trouble? Absolutely. But it hasn't, because I am very careful about throttle control. As long as you're mindful you will be ok on practically anything except race replicas.
If you can't be mindful, then you don't need to be riding that day.
mmmm let's get some bike porn in this thread, I've been meaning to get a good pic I'll make it happen soon
My just about finished FZ6 I've been working on all winter. There was a break in the snow up here in WA so out I went! All you naked haters are batshit insane, I can't imagine ever riding a fairing-mobile ever again.
I've thought about getting an FZ6 and doing something similar, just with a bigger headlight. I'm just not so huge on four-cylinders, but I've got a soft spot for the FZ.
That's a 7" headlight, practically goes from fork to fork... how big are you thinking??
8", probably. Well, the size of that one might actually be fine, I just wouldn't like the mounting. I'd go for putting the mounts higher up on the forks. It's just a cosmetic thing that bugs me, the forks look too bare above where they attach.
I also just got an e-mail from someone via a craigslist ad. Might be picking up an SV650 soon instead.
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Any opinion on the 250cc Honda Rebel?
One for sale for 500 euros, good condition, looks pretty great (I really like the cafe racer style), but has anyone here ridden one? How'd it be to learn on?
One for sale for 500 euros, good condition, looks pretty great (I really like the cafe racer style), but has anyone here ridden one? How'd it be to learn on?
Are you planning on spending a lot of time going faster than 50 mph, because it's going to be a long day if you are. First motorcycle I sat on was a rebel I suppose, at the MSF course. It was alright in a parking lot. Does your first bike have to be a 250?
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One for sale for 500 euros, good condition, looks pretty great (I really like the cafe racer style), but has anyone here ridden one? How'd it be to learn on?
Are you planning on spending a lot of time going faster than 50 mph, because it's going to be a long day if you are. First motorcycle I sat on was a rebel I suppose, at the MSF course. It was alright in a parking lot. Does your first bike have to be a 250?
Doesn't have to be a 250, but I hear that's a good size to learn on. Any other cool 250cc cafe racers?
One for sale for 500 euros, good condition, looks pretty great (I really like the cafe racer style), but has anyone here ridden one? How'd it be to learn on?
Are you planning on spending a lot of time going faster than 50 mph, because it's going to be a long day if you are. First motorcycle I sat on was a rebel I suppose, at the MSF course. It was alright in a parking lot. Does your first bike have to be a 250?
Doesn't have to be a 250, but I hear that's a good size to learn on. Any other cool 250cc cafe racers?
you keep using that word...is this thing modified to look like a cafe racer because a rebel is just supposed to look like a harley. They typically have a passenger seat and standard high rise handlebars, both very not cafe racer...
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One for sale for 500 euros, good condition, looks pretty great (I really like the cafe racer style), but has anyone here ridden one? How'd it be to learn on?
Are you planning on spending a lot of time going faster than 50 mph, because it's going to be a long day if you are. First motorcycle I sat on was a rebel I suppose, at the MSF course. It was alright in a parking lot. Does your first bike have to be a 250?
Doesn't have to be a 250, but I hear that's a good size to learn on. Any other cool 250cc cafe racers?
you keep using that word...is this thing modified to look like a cafe racer because a rebel is just supposed to look like a harley. They typically have a passenger seat and standard high rise handlebars, both very not cafe racer...
Yes, it has. Sorry, I'm a dumbass, shoulda looked them up, but I've not actually seen one and took notice of the name before, sorta assumed that was what they looked like.
what kind or riding are you going to be doing, I personally think the 250 is very underwhelming but if you're going to be commuting in a city it might work great
what kind or riding are you going to be doing, I personally think the 250 is very underwhelming but if you're going to be commuting in a city it might work great
To be honest, a lot of the time, it'll just be used for commuting and going to the city that's like 30 miles away. The Ninja 250R seems pretty good for a starter bike.
what kind or riding are you going to be doing, I personally think the 250 is very underwhelming but if you're going to be commuting in a city it might work great
To be honest, a lot of the time, it'll just be used for commuting and going to the city that's like 30 miles away. The Ninja 250R seems pretty good for a starter bike.
the ninja is certainly a legend in that displacement, but I really like the CBR 250r.
I'm trying to find some mods for my 08 GSXR. There is so much stuff out there that it's difficult to decide on something. I want to buy some HIDs, but from who?
Had a "fun" moment this morning. Riding in the right hand lane, went to move over to the left, front tire got caught in what LOOKED like an insignificant crack in the road, dragged my front tire back and forth a few times, threw me into a wobble, felt like I was about to lose it and topple over (going probably 50mph), yanked control back and out of the crack.
You didn't notice a difference because HIDs without a purpose-built and aligned projector are worse (both for visibility and for distracting oncoming traffic) than regular bulbs.
On top of which, HID conversions are illegal in a lot of (if not most) states, Arizona included.
I'm guessing you're talking about "XTREME WHITE" bulbs or something along those lines? Those are conventional bulbs, and HIDs are significantly different. They require installing extra hardware (ballasts, projectors), and should be purpose-built to specific vehicles in order to ensure the beam is properly aimed and dispersed.
Converting a vehicle that uses conventional bulbs to HIDs using a projector from a different vehicle is dumb, and doing a conversion with no projector at all is extra-dumb-with-a-cherry-on-top.
what kind or riding are you going to be doing, I personally think the 250 is very underwhelming but if you're going to be commuting in a city it might work great
To be honest, a lot of the time, it'll just be used for commuting and going to the city that's like 30 miles away. The Ninja 250R seems pretty good for a starter bike.
the ninja is certainly a legend in that displacement, but I really like the CBR 250r.
I'm guessing you're talking about "XTREME WHITE" bulbs or something along those lines? Those are conventional bulbs, and HIDs are significantly different. They require installing extra hardware (ballasts, projectors), and should be purpose-built to specific vehicles in order to ensure the beam is properly aimed and dispersed.
Converting a vehicle that uses conventional bulbs to HIDs using a projector from a different vehicle is dumb, and doing a conversion with no projector at all is extra-dumb-with-a-cherry-on-top.
yes they are xenon bulbs, I'm not doing the projector kid...although some googling did net a lot of those xenon XTREME WHITE style bulbs have HID in their name somewhere, despite not being HID at all
Then refer back to my first post; you didn't notice a difference because without a purpose-built and aligned projector HIDs are worse (both for visibility and for distracting oncoming traffic) than regular bulbs.
ughhh we're going in circles, I didn't buy an HID kit, am not talking about an HID kit. I'm saying I bought middle of the road H7 Xenon bulbs that replaced my H7 Xenon PIAA bulbs, and didn't notice a difference. Both of them are XTREME WHITE TO THE MAX 55w 4000k sets.
However in researching those H7 Xenon bulbs a lot of them falsely advertise themselves as HID, despite not being HID bulbs.
You should be telling @Slider not to get the HID kit, which I agree with. Get better bulbs for your bike and see how that plays out.
Ordered a 2012 Triumph Tiger 800XC in the best colour, Orange. It's due to show up in Mid April, gonna sell the Versys to my GF and I hope to ride the shit out of that bad boy. Of course I'm antsy for it to show up already damn it!!!
This is my second winter as a proud bike owner... and like any good negligent guardian I just realized I totally forgot to hook the battery up to its trickle charger. It started... I hope I didn't do any damage...!
That's my noble steed in his nude glory... (well same model, thats a stock photo) First bike at 800ccs and I definitely don't regret starting at that displacement. I don't really foresee needing anything larger, though. Not for the street. It's got excellent torque and speed but still manages to be pleasant in the city. ABS saved me from a rainy-day near miss, and the heated grips.... some people think it's goofy looking from the front but what can ya do .
Gotta say though, I *did* drop it at about the second week mark. I had somehow convinced myself I would be the exception to the motorcycle community rule that it will happen, it's only a question of when. Luckily I only broke a turn signal.
Hoping to find some guys to ride with this summer; last summer was lone wolfin around BC and trying my hand on the twisties on the sea to sky from Vancouver to Whistler.
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Anyway. I took my GSXR in for the 11,000 mile service and they adjusted my clutch lever. I don't like it. How do I move it back, so it's easier to grab and engage the clutch?
On my bike there is a dial with like 4 settings. You push the clutch forward (away from the handlebar) and then twist the dealie.
You can also adjust where the clutch engages by using the twistie dial thingy, but be careful with that. You want to make sure you know when the clutch is going to bite so do it a little bit and see how it moved and adjust as necessary.
My bike sat all winter due to a dead battery and my stupidity. (Mainly totally misunderstanding what was involved, so I didn't do it when I should have, thinking it would be a much bigger ordeal than it was. Basically, I'm an idiot.) Anyway, ignoring that, I didn't drain the carbs or anything like I really should have.
However, today, when I threw in the new battery, the bike started up after about 3 tries. Didn't smell fantastic at first, but that seemed to go away while I let it sit there running for a minute, occasionally revving it a bit just to make sure nothing was going to go haywire. Is there anything I should be worried about? If the bike started and revs fine, is it safe to ride? Or can leaving it sitting for a long period cause some sort of problem I might not be able to notice while just sitting on it and letting it idle/rev?
I already made one pretty big mistake (yay for being a first bike, and being used though), I'd rather not make another because I just don't know better.
On a slightly related note though, people need better terminology. When everything I read said "remove the side panels", I did not think that meant the two black plastic pieces on either side of the seat. To me, the side panels would be the whole side fairings. I felt like such an idiot when I went out and realized that that was all I had to do.
Well displacement doesn't mean a whole lot by itself. I don't think harley makes anything smaller than the 883 for example. A standard or cruiser in an 800 is totally reasonable to start on. Was it a triumph dealership, 'cause get the bonneville if it was.
If you can't be mindful, then you don't need to be riding that day.
And I do love the Bonneville, but it's probably not in my price range at the moment.
mmmm let's get some bike porn in this thread, I've been meaning to get a good pic I'll make it happen soon
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Sun is shining all weekend long so perfect time to get some driving done
8", probably. Well, the size of that one might actually be fine, I just wouldn't like the mounting. I'd go for putting the mounts higher up on the forks. It's just a cosmetic thing that bugs me, the forks look too bare above where they attach.
I also just got an e-mail from someone via a craigslist ad. Might be picking up an SV650 soon instead.
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One for sale for 500 euros, good condition, looks pretty great (I really like the cafe racer style), but has anyone here ridden one? How'd it be to learn on?
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Are you planning on spending a lot of time going faster than 50 mph, because it's going to be a long day if you are. First motorcycle I sat on was a rebel I suppose, at the MSF course. It was alright in a parking lot. Does your first bike have to be a 250?
Doesn't have to be a 250, but I hear that's a good size to learn on. Any other cool 250cc cafe racers?
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you keep using that word...is this thing modified to look like a cafe racer because a rebel is just supposed to look like a harley. They typically have a passenger seat and standard high rise handlebars, both very not cafe racer...
Yes, it has. Sorry, I'm a dumbass, shoulda looked them up, but I've not actually seen one and took notice of the name before, sorta assumed that was what they looked like.
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To be honest, a lot of the time, it'll just be used for commuting and going to the city that's like 30 miles away. The Ninja 250R seems pretty good for a starter bike.
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the ninja is certainly a legend in that displacement, but I really like the CBR 250r.
Urgh...
Heart rate sufficiently raised for the day.
On top of which, HID conversions are illegal in a lot of (if not most) states, Arizona included.
Sigh.
Converting a vehicle that uses conventional bulbs to HIDs using a projector from a different vehicle is dumb, and doing a conversion with no projector at all is extra-dumb-with-a-cherry-on-top.
yes they are xenon bulbs, I'm not doing the projector kid...although some googling did net a lot of those xenon XTREME WHITE style bulbs have HID in their name somewhere, despite not being HID at all
Plus they're probably illegal, and for a reason.
However in researching those H7 Xenon bulbs a lot of them falsely advertise themselves as HID, despite not being HID bulbs.
You should be telling @Slider not to get the HID kit, which I agree with. Get better bulbs for your bike and see how that plays out.
That's my noble steed in his nude glory... (well same model, thats a stock photo) First bike at 800ccs and I definitely don't regret starting at that displacement. I don't really foresee needing anything larger, though. Not for the street. It's got excellent torque and speed but still manages to be pleasant in the city. ABS saved me from a rainy-day near miss, and the heated grips.... some people think it's goofy looking from the front but what can ya do
Gotta say though, I *did* drop it at about the second week mark. I had somehow convinced myself I would be the exception to the motorcycle community rule that it will happen, it's only a question of when. Luckily I only broke a turn signal.
Hoping to find some guys to ride with this summer; last summer was lone wolfin around BC and trying my hand on the twisties on the sea to sky from Vancouver to Whistler.