i bought a honda gl500 recently,and i was wondering if i could simply install straight pipes,or am i going to have to change the jets too,or any other modifications i dont know about.i know on newer motorcycles you have to change the carb but ive heard older bikes are different.is this true?
people always say a ninja 250cc. this bike is barely better than a scooter it is not fun and it will only turn you off of riding because you wont fully get the best experience. it is better to get a pre scuffed or one wit salvage title because there cheaper but don't listen to people say you'll probably fall. i bought a 98 yamaha 600rr for my first bike and im disabled my legs are very week and sometimes my shifting foot does not work. I ride my bike every chance i get (weather permitting.) and have never put it down. and I highly reccomend getting a 600cc bike for your first bike you will never get tired of it. you may one day go up to a 750cc or 1000cc but you will always love your 600cc. and 600cc bikes are easy and very fun to ride im 225lbs and easily get up to 140 miles per hour. if you buy a 250cc bike you will hate it within 1month. this bike is for little teenage girls who are scared to ride.
I am 18, 6'3, 220 lbs. female. I will be using this to ride to work and just around, probably 80 miles at the most, round trip.
my parents had a few bikes in their glory days, (aka before me). my brother has one, and I have always been fond of them. I would like to buy it myself, since my dad is a little wary of my getting one.
i can bare around 00.
it doesn't have to look pretty
Does anyone have some advice on pulling a small 4x8 Uhaul trailer 800 miles with a 1998 Saturn SL2? I'm moving from Phoenix, AZ to Oakland CA, which is about a 12-13 hour drive. I'd like to do it all in one trip. I have two motorcycles I need to take with me. I think the car is rated to tow 1000 lbs. I'm the only passenger, but the car will be full of clothes and lighter stuff. Should I attempt this? If I decide to, then I'll certainly install a transmission cooler and I'll do the drive overnight to avoid higher temperatures and to minimize traffic congestion. 3-4 stops for gas, and the rest should be straight and level driving. The Uhaul trailer is already pretty heavy ~650 lbs, and the bikes together total about 700lbs. That exceeds the 1000lbs recommended, but so many others say they pull heavier trailers with no problems. It's a 1.8L engine, 4 cylinder at 99k miles. Will this kill my car, and should I just pull my car with a Uhaul truck? It's about 0 more to rent a truck..
Im fuming. Please tell me if Im being unreasonable. A month before buying our 1st house, I finally give in to my husband on his nagging for a PS3 (0) so I buy it for him for our 1st wedding anniversary. He was happy....for the day...not the NEXT day he started harping about his other wish. A motorcycle. (He's 25 by the way)He looked online all week and even though I didnt agree at all he went and bought a 00 bike. He has never ridden one ever! Over the past couple of weeks he has spent hundreds on all the bits n pieces like helmet...sliders etc etc. We close on our house at the end of the month and have alot of upfromt fees to pay and alot of stuff to buy like a fridge...furniture.
He said we will get the fridge straight away but the patio set and bbq will have to wait til his bikes paid off. The house has a pool. Its JUST coming into summer. Apparently we wont be having friends over to swim and bbq this year though! We'll be getting all of that good stuff at the end of the year once his bikes paid off! Excellent!!!
Would anyone else be PISSED???? Or am I being selfish, wanting to enjoy our new home and pool with friends this summer???
Oh I almost forgot...when he was talking about getting the stupid bike he SAID he would get a 2nd job to pay it off so it wouldnt effect us at all...now he's saying our house stuff has to wait til the bikes paid off and is not showing any signs of getting that 2nd job??! Lies.
I'm looking for a cruiser, not a racing bike or crotch rocket. I've heard that the Honda Shadow is good to start on. Is that right?
Is a Harley-Davidson better? I've heard you're just buying the name and that they require more maintenance than other bikes.
What makes a Harley better, then? Is the resale value better because of the name alone?
I've never been on a motorcycle but have a passion for them. I'm 18 yrs old and what a sport type bike. I plan on attending the safety courses and any other courses available to get familar with bikes then hopefully buy something. Do u think this is a good plan????
I know someone with a riding bike that plans to take this trip with one other guy. I don't think they know what they are getting themselves into. They both ride non-cruising bikes, and plan to depart from MN at night and drive all night. Any thoughts, knowledge, or words of experience is welcome.
I know someone with a riding bike that plans to take this trip with one other guy. I don't think they know what they are getting themselves into. They both ride non-cruising bikes, and plan to depart from MN at night and drive all night. Any thoughts, knowledge, or words of experience is welcome.
I've been trying to read up many sections that discuss this but it's never fully clear to me. I'm gonna be a new rider and I'm definitely gonna be getting either a cbr 600 or R6. No debate. I know I could start with 500 or lower but I'm not going to so don't bother telling me otherwise.. I'm taking a motorcycle course and have friends to help me with my skills so if I die.. I die and I understand that. With that said.. I'm gonna be riding on the street... highway/ city mainly for fun. I love cruising and at the same time impressing the girls. Once my skills are there I'll be practicing wheelies and stuff like that. I really love the look of the new Yamaha R1 but I've been hearing the power delivery was not as abrupt as some expected. The low end is quite sedate and then after 5000 rpm it really starts pulling. As for the CBR 600, I hear it's smooth power all the way up. I don't really understand what all this means. I don't know if I'll even notice the difference by the time I ride.
sorry I meant I love the look of the new R6 ...
Gixxers are alright... but I personally love the R6 .. and I hear nothing but good things about CBR's
I won't have my license for a few months since I lost my regular drivers license due to having some drinks in my system.. (don't worry I'll respect the bike 100%) I know the only way to really know is to actually get on and ride .. but I always hear different things about each bike. What's with this sedate thing with the R6? and how about the CBR being stiff? I'm sorry I am a noob so I'm looking for enlightenment from the pros. Do you honestly think I'll notice the difference between the 2 bikes considering I'm new... and even after a few months of riding on a regular?
I want to buy this 1996 YZF 600 Yamaha Race Prep Bike
But I really don't know much about bikes yet. Is this a ok bike for a beginner
The Army is sending me to Germany. I know BMW has dealers overseas that sell US spec cars to military and diplomats, does anyone know if they sell motorcycles too? If not, how can I import a BMW bike from Germany?
No guns for me. However, I might consider bringing some MP5s to resell them stateside.
The AAFES dealership only sells American brands, and they don't even carry GM anymore.
When I was in Korea I remember they had BMW and Volvo dealerships that did military sales, same as buying from AAFES, no sales tax, etc, and the car you bought was US spec, you could choose US or Korea delivery. I don't remember the BMW dealer selling bikes, but they did sell MINIs. I believe since I;ll be in Germany and he bikes are made there the dealer might have access to bike sales if I ask, I might even be able to get a US model. I'll keep my fingers crossed.
I have been having this ongoing issue with this bike. When riding and in gear, I feel this clicking/popping on the clutch lever when I ride. It cause the cable to break once. I replaced the cable and did the proper cable adjustment and still no go. The clicking is still there. I cleaned and re-greased the caliper that pushes the clutch rod thinking that maybe the issue and no go. still the same issue. I'm convinced it is the clutch itself that is causing the clicking/popping and pushing on the clutch rod. Anyone have any experience with this? Its hard to find a shop that will work on these older bikes so I'm going to have to tackle this myself and any advise will help. Know of any good places I can buy clutch parts? Thanks
Suzuki Hayabusa or Kawasaki Ninja ZX 14 Monster Engery?
Perhaps a BMW HP2 Sport, Apprilla RSV1000R Factory, MV Agusta F4 RR 312 1078, Ducati Superbike 1098 R, or a Buell 1125R?
Is a 0,000 MV Agusta F4CC really worth the money if I want the best bike out there?
Does the better handling on 1000cc bikes like the Honda CBR1000RR and the Yamaha YZF R1 make up for their smaller engines?
Are there any other bikes I should know about?
Basically, there are a lot of super sport motorcycles that claim to best. I want to know which one really has the best performance. I don't have much of a restriction on how much I can pay, but I can't pay millions for a pro racing bike, and if a ,000 dollar bike is amazing I don't want to pay 0,000+.
I am an experienced rider with track training on pro motorcycles. I can handle just about any motorcycle.
I know places where I can go fast. A 650 is not enough.
Looking for a new bike, not a classic.
Fine, I am not a pro, but I needed a way to convince you guys to give me information other than "you need a smaller bike, you will never need to go that fast." I just want to know what is out there these days. Keep the answers coming.
Not liking the V-Max
What does it look like does it stick out I want to haul 2 bikes around and do not want to get a trunk rack afraid it will prevent top operation
I am a new rider and I bought a new Suzuki S40 Boulevard. I absolutely love it and I'm really getting into bikes. I am having trouble calculating the horsepower. My S40 is a 655 cc and the dealer told me that it was 31 Hp. How did he know that and is he even correct? I've read that cc's do NOT directly relate to Hp so what is the formula?
I am looking to buy a motorcycle in the near future, I dont consider myself an expert rider, but I have rode smaller bikes and they leave me wanting more performance. I am 6'6 225lbs, and don't want to ride with my knees touching my chin. I really like both of these bikes, more so the blackbird but the cheaper price of a ZX-11 evens it out. I would like some pros and cons of both bikes if possible. Thanks.
I'm looking to get a bicycle to use for general transportation around town, but I also need it to be able to pull a bike trailer at times, as I will be using it to go to the laundromat and grocery store. I've been reading about the different types of bikes, and I get the impression that a road bike would make it difficult to pull the trailer, but a mountain bike would not be right for the suburban area. It seems that there are a thousand different definitions of "comfort bike," "commuter bike," or "hybrid bike," so it's hard to make a judgment about these.
I do intend to go to a few bike stores and ask most of my questions there, but I would at least like to know where to start; I don't want to just walk in, admit I know nothing, and ask what bike the employee thinks I should get. 
Thank you.
I've never ridden a motorcycle before, looking for my options for a starter bike. Im not buying a new bike, so I've been looking for a used one, tried a Kawi 250 LTD but it was too small, I weigh about 215lbs, and stand about 5'8", so Im looking at a two bikes right now. One is a Honda Shadow 550 V-twin, which im told probably has too much torque for a starter. The other is a 1980 Yamaha 650 Maxim, which im told is a good starter bike. What do you guys think?
I would like to buy a motorcycle, and I like small bikes, so I have found that my best two options are the Honda Rebel or Nighthawk. I would like to know which one can perform better? Also, which one can perform better off-road? This is very important because i want to be able to take my motorcycle almost anymore. Street and off-road.
Thanks!
I have a 69 suzuki t125.
For the record, this is a 2 cylinder 125cc 2 stroke motor. (you don't have to pre-mix the oil. it does it for you.
it's rated at about 15hp, and tops out between 70-80 depending on wind direction and if i'm crouched over the gas tank, etc.... in a tail wind wearing tighter clothing and a full faced helmet, i actually got 85 one time on the freeway...
I'll preface my question with this......
If i wanted to go 220 mph down the freeway, obviously i'd buy a hayabusa.
That's not what i'm looking for. I would however like to add an extra 3- 5 horsepower if possible to potentially help me keep speed when climbing a hill with my girlfriend on the back.
I will say this. I have ridden a LOT of bikes, and this bike handles better than any bike i have ever ridden to date. This includes Ninjas, CBR's, etc. it may not have a high top speed, but i can take a hair pin with no problems...
sorry.. back on topic..
Parts are NOT easy to find for this bike. they stopped producing parts for it 20+ years ago. back in the day, they had lots of performance parts for them, but finding one that specifically fits this bike is going to be nearly impossible... anything i do like exhaust or intake will have to be fabricated and made to fit by hand (which i can do to some extent).
SO... given that, what can i do to make it a little more powerful?
For the record also, it's a 6v system...
Thanks in advance for the legitimate and helpful answers.
hmm.. thanks.... yeah i wasn't sure if the 185 had the same style motor. i think the 250's are different. i'll have to check into that. i would be ok with upgrading it to a 185 if it mounts the same way.
-- the t185 has a different style motor that requires it to have a frame under the motor, but like you said, i may be able to make the barrels fit... i'll look into that.
I've wanted a motorcycle for a while, and the "crotch rocket" type of bike really appeals to me. I'm a circle track stock car racer, so I'm addicted to fast machines, but I have NO clue where to even start with motorcycles (in fact, the thought of hopping on a sport bike sort of scares the **** out of me). My price range is 00 or below, I've checked some websites and really like the Kawasaki ZZR600 and the Yamaha YZF600R, but I don't know what brands have good/bad reputations, which bikes handle better than others, or any of that stuff. Can anyone offer some advice for a beginner?
I'm a beginner looking for my first motorcycle to buy. I've looked at 100s and narrowed the list down to the 5 below which I think are beautiful bikes. I'm mostly looking for a 70s-80s bike. Which would be the best for me and why?
And what is it about these bikes I love so much? I can't pinpoint it!
Triumph Bonneville
Honda CB 750
Honda Rebel CMx250 or 450
1978 Yamaha XS 650 in burgundy
Yamaha 650 V-star
I slam Bush every chance I get and one member (BEV) thinks I should be a conservative because I know the Old Harley Motorcycle and how they work.
I started building pans from baskets before after market Harley parts were available. I can say this, I had meaningful employment under Democrats where I could buy more parts for my bikes and when Bush was in Dad and son I could not spend as much on my bikes.
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