Motorcycle Forum http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/ en Sat, 25 May 2013 05:23:10 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.atrixforums.com/forum/images/styles/ShinyBlue/misc/rss.png Motorcycle Forum http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/ Dark Horse (The new ride) http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/boulevard/50433-dark-horse-new-ride.html Sat, 25 May 2013 02:23:47 GMT I thought this was a few years off but suddenly I made it happen. Dr Bob helped with some advice. The Burgman 400 disappeared and a better ride materialized.


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]]> The Boulevard QZephyr http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/boulevard/50433-dark-horse-new-ride.html 83 Suzuki gs550es tach/gas gauge wiring need help! http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/suzuki/50432-83-suzuki-gs550es-tach-gas-gauge-wiring-need-help.html Fri, 24 May 2013 20:31:09 GMT Help! I just bought this 1983 Suzuki GS550ES and the gas gauge and tach don't work. Someone previous was fooling around with all the wires behind the cluster. Can someone point me in the right direction for rewiring the gauge cluster. Thanks! ]]> Suzuki Ezryder03 http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/suzuki/50432-83-suzuki-gs550es-tach-gas-gauge-wiring-need-help.html i went ahead and bout a 2008 Boulevard M50 used http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/marauder-m50-secret-hideaway/50431-i-went-ahead-bout-2008-boulevard-m50-used.html Fri, 24 May 2013 20:29:50 GMT the bike has already been heavily customized with Aftermarket Pipes Power COmmander unit Debadged Saddlebags (im gonna get rid of em or replace em with larger ones) blacked out air cleaner ... the bike has already been heavily customized with

Aftermarket Pipes
Power COmmander unit
Debadged
Saddlebags (im gonna get rid of em or replace em with larger ones)
blacked out air cleaner

it has 9000 miles on it, and costed 4300 (not a great deal, but the owner bought it in february for 4500, and did all the upgrades before deciding he wanted a harley anyway)


the only major changes i see it needing so far are a new front tire (sidewalls cracked) and a forward control kit (johns is the best right?)
come end of summer/christmas i'll probobly get a small windscreen too

any advice/tips/things to check on?

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]]> Marauder M50 Secret Hideaway dxr http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/marauder-m50-secret-hideaway/50431-i-went-ahead-bout-2008-boulevard-m50-used.html Mustang Seat for Sale http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/marauder-m50-secret-hideaway/50430-mustang-seat-sale.html Fri, 24 May 2013 19:54:12 GMT I just purchased it took one ride of about 20 miles but do not like the riding position. I paid $370 but will sell for $350 shipped to Lower 48 states. I just purchased it took one ride of about 20 miles but do not like the riding position. I paid $370 but will sell for $350 shipped to Lower 48 states.
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]]> Marauder M50 Secret Hideaway m50dave http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/marauder-m50-secret-hideaway/50430-mustang-seat-sale.html Left on Prime - What do do now? http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/mechanics-corner/50429-left-prime-what-do-do-now.html Fri, 24 May 2013 06:40:07 GMT Yesterday I was riding my 06 Suzuki GS500FK6 and hit reserve. No biggie... fill up, switch back right?

Today I go out and there's lot of gasoline spilled. Turns out, when I switched off reserve to Prime, not On. Bad things happened. I definitely had gas leaking out of the carbs all over the place. At the time I didn't know exactly what the dangers were, so after cleaning up the spilled gas and letting it evaporate I tried to start it up. No-go... won't even turn over, just a click. Not a rapid click either like the battery probably being low, one solid click.

With some more research online, I read that hydrostatic locking could be a problem. Since I don't want to endanger my engine any more, I don't want to try to start it again, but I live in an apartment so I don't have a good place to do repairs nor tools to do them with. Before I call a truck to pick it up and take it to a repair shop, is there anything I can do myself to determine if it's hydrolocked? I don't even have the confidence in myself right now to take off the fairings & pull the spark plugs.

If I can at least determine it's not hydrolocked, I'll try some other stuff like just checking to see if the engine turns over when I move the rear wheel in gear, checking battery to see if it's just low, etc... If it's hydrolocked I'll probably just have it brought to a repair shop and have them deal with it. I've got it on the center stand now, just trying to figure out how to bring it back at minimal cost. ]]> Mechanics Corner urthen http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/mechanics-corner/50429-left-prime-what-do-do-now.html Engine Question http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/mechanics-corner/50428-engine-question.html Fri, 24 May 2013 02:25:15 GMT Do all engine gaskets eventually break down and leak oil even if a bike is regularly used? What causes gaskets to break down and leak oil? What causes rings to give out? How many... Do all engine gaskets eventually break down and leak oil even if a bike is regularly used?

What causes gaskets to break down and leak oil?

What causes rings to give out?

How many kilometers/miles do you think a bike should get before experiencing any trouble with gaskets and rings etc? ]]> Mechanics Corner sonny692 http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/mechanics-corner/50428-engine-question.html Looking for blue side cover http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/marauder-m50-secret-hideaway/50427-looking-blue-side-cover.html Fri, 24 May 2013 01:39:48 GMT Not sure how, as I checked to make sure it is tight by pulling on it each time I put it back on (and last time it was off was last August when I renewed my registration), but the left hand cover for... Not sure how, as I checked to make sure it is tight by pulling on it each time I put it back on (and last time it was off was last August when I renewed my registration), but the left hand cover for the tool compartment etc has gone missing on my 2006 Electric Blue M50.

I noticed it when coming out from a restaurant for lunch, I retraced my route that day and have seen no sign of it anywhere. :(

Anybody know if a good source for used parts for these bikes? The obvious is ebay, no love there at the moment. Second options? ]]> Marauder M50 Secret Hideaway The_Hamster http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/marauder-m50-secret-hideaway/50427-looking-blue-side-cover.html Rf600r power is jurky what is it? Need help! http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/suzuki/50426-rf600r-power-jurky-what-need-help.html Fri, 24 May 2013 01:21:02 GMT I have an rf600 with 18,000 miles just started one day getting super jerky power in second third and fourth gear between 3 and 9 k rpms and getting the worse around 6 and then getting a little better... I have an rf600 with 18,000 miles just started one day getting super jerky power in second third and fourth gear between 3 and 9 k rpms and getting the worse around 6 and then getting a little better and going away by 9k rpms, I thought it was the carbs/fuel so I had them cleaned and serviced, which was much needed but the jerky power is still going on. The jerky power is best described as power, power, power,power,power, with about 1/4 of a second gaps. I have tightened the chain and changed the spark plugs, I can't really think of what it might be. ]]> Suzuki RF600RMT http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/suzuki/50426-rf600r-power-jurky-what-need-help.html 2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/kawasaki/50425-2003-kawasaki-vulcan-800-a.html Fri, 24 May 2013 00:35:54 GMT I'm looking at buying a 2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 800. It has 49000 km (30447 mi). The bike is in good condition, except for some parallel scraping on the front fender (left side) and the ball of the clutch level. This guy isn't the original owner, and claims he doesn't know how it happened. I couldn't find any oil leaks or any indications of oil leakage. The bike has non-stock pipes, new back tire, sprocket and chain, as well as a double backrest, saddle bags and windshield. Overall the bike appears to be in good condition, and it runs well. Those non-stock pipes give it quite the growl.

He is asking $3800, but said lowest he will go is $3500.

Anything I should know about these Vulcans?

Given the year, mileage and condition, is this a good deal?
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]]> Kawasaki sonny692 http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/kawasaki/50425-2003-kawasaki-vulcan-800-a.html <![CDATA[anyone wear Street&Steel gear? thoughts/comments on it?]]> http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/cruisers/50424-anyone-wear-street-steel-gear-thoughts-comments.html Thu, 23 May 2013 23:27:33 GMT i'm thinking bout buying a Street& Steel jacket and leather vest from Cyclegear later this week. but i was wondering if anyone has had experience with their gear? i know its a Cyclegear In-House brand, like Sedici and Bilt, but other than that ive never seen alot of reviews or information about their gear.

both seem to be of decent double stitched leather, and the jacket has some heavy rubber/plastic armor inserts in the shoulders, back and elbows. and the prices are great (vest is 80, jacket is $200)

does anyone here wear their stuff? is it decent quality, or will it fall apart within a year like the Bilt stuff? ]]> Cruisers dxr http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/cruisers/50424-anyone-wear-street-steel-gear-thoughts-comments.html Barber Motorsports Park http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/racing/50423-barber-motorsports-park.html Thu, 23 May 2013 19:51:47 GMT Birmingham, AL Barber Motorsports Park and Museum. Has anybody been there? It seems interesting to me But I am on the other side of the country. what is good here? Birmingham, AL Barber Motorsports Park and Museum. Has anybody been there? It seems interesting to me But I am on the other side of the country. what is good here? ]]> Racing limitedbyfourkawiby2 http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/racing/50423-barber-motorsports-park.html Inspection coming up http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/paddock/50422-inspection-coming-up.html Thu, 23 May 2013 18:24:13 GMT So I need to get my bike inspected soon, I've been fixing up a few things to make sure it passes so I can get my license plates. However, one of the issues is that the rear turn signals don't blink. I'm guessing the way it works is that now there is complete non-interrupted circuit going to the rear signals. What I need to get is something that causes that circuit to get interrupted hence... the blinking on/off. And that's how I would fix it, right?

If so whats this thing called and where do I get it? (Local hardware store?)


P.S. the front ones don't blink either (Idk if they are suppose to or not?) OH and is there anything else I should I worry about for inspections? ]]> The Paddock flawed http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/paddock/50422-inspection-coming-up.html why would someone trade a Ninja 650 for a 250? (got a weird trade offer, advice?) http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/sportbikes-sport-tourers/50421-why-would-someone-trade-ninja-650-250-got-weird-trade-offer-advice.html Thu, 23 May 2013 17:18:04 GMT I'm currently trying to sell my 2010 Ninja 250 on craigslist, and i received a really strange offer.

Quote:
Hi would you trade your 250 for my 2008 10k miles ninja 650
after a little investigation ive discovered the bike has been damaged a bit

"a dent on the gas tank and scratches on right fairing"

now, I've got a friend of mine doing a check on the VIN # and liscence plate # right now to see if its clean, and if it is, i may investigate it a bit. the deal seems to be far too-good-to-be-true, but im tempted to go give it a test ride just out of curiosity. if it does in fact run fine as the owner claims, and just has some cosmetic damage, I'm tempted to take it.

any thoughts/advice/warnings/things i need to watch out for? ]]> dxr http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/sportbikes-sport-tourers/50421-why-would-someone-trade-ninja-650-250-got-weird-trade-offer-advice.html please help http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/suzuki/50420-please-help.html Thu, 23 May 2013 13:44:54 GMT ok so got my little man a jr 50 1994 suzuki im very confused whats the ratio for gas and oil does not have oil tank also there r 2 things by kick start do those conect to each other i just need... ok so got my little man a jr 50 1994 suzuki im very confused whats the ratio for gas and oil does not have oil tank also there r 2 things by kick start do those conect to each other i just need someone to tell me what to do it smokes bad also it leaks out of both holes not sure if they need to be conected ]]> Suzuki littlemansbike http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/suzuki/50420-please-help.html Hey Hey From New Zealand http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/new-member-pitstop/50419-hey-hey-new-zealand.html Thu, 23 May 2013 05:19:04 GMT Hey guys hows it going?

Born and bred Kiwi, Thought i'd make an account with you guys and post some awesome vids i hope you all enjoy.

I ride an 09 blade, Great bike! also race an 07 R6.

Any other kiwi's here? ]]> New Member Pitstop motonerd http://www.motorcycleforums.net/forum/new-member-pitstop/50419-hey-hey-new-zealand.html