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seruzawa · 06-25-2009, 06:38 PM

Pushrod's right. Just drill the end of the lever out and tap it for a bolt.

$300? Ha!

pplassm · 06-25-2009, 07:22 PM

No kidding. I'd have you back on the road in 15 minutes and $2.

12er · 06-25-2009, 08:14 PM

Replace the parts when your ready to sell it or done dropping it. Being you havent even got it rolling yet, do the above $5 methods. Otherwise you may be replacing them a few more times. We've all been there and now your learning. Enjoy

quetzalcoatl04 · 06-27-2009, 05:19 PM

i guess it would take 300 dollars to properly fix it, but I didn't spend the money - it got going today after getting it started and replacing the screw on the shifter, and while the clutch lever is still broken I can live with it until I stop dropping it (which I did again at the gas station - but no damage this time). First ride was great, a little scary but loads of fun.

Thanks for the advice, I'm glad I got it - I might have blown the money otherwise.

pplassm · 06-28-2009, 08:41 AM

Another nooby buying a large expensive bike for his first ride.

Will they ever learn?

quetzalcoatl04 · 06-28-2009, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pplassm

Another nooby buying a large expensive bike for his first ride.

Will they ever learn?

You know, I actually did a lot of research about the bike before I went and got it, looked on a bunch of forums about whether or not it'd be a good first bike and about 80% said it'd be okay. Hopefully my experiences won't prove them wrong!

pushrod · 06-28-2009, 12:15 PM

Quit dropping the darn thing!

Practice going slow in a parking lot (a FLAT parking lot) to ge the feel of it, and to learn when it's too far gone to catch.

kawinsane · 07-17-2009, 08:34 AM

if you still cant get it started try twisting the throttle a little while hitting the starter. u probably flooded the carbs

moto57 · 09-11-2009, 06:12 PM

congrads on what sounds like your first ride. what a blast hna.man i can still remember my first,well no i cant it was 38 yrs ago but it must have been the bomb cause i still get a little excited every time i throw my leg over the bike i own now. one rule i always promised myself was to ware a helmet .i've had a few spills myself over the years,. and never once did i leave the house thinking it would've happened . theres an old saying you've probley have heard about two ounces of prevention being worth ten pounds of cure well its served me well.a good helmet can run a few bucks so if your still saving up for that new shifter lever i'd be happy to send you one of my old helmets ,they have a few heavy abrasion on them but they work.good luck and keep the rubber side down.

06-25-2009, 06:38 PM	#11
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Pushrod's right. Just drill the end of the lever out and tap it for a bolt. $300? Ha! __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

06-25-2009, 07:22 PM	#12
pplassm Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,875	No kidding. I'd have you back on the road in 15 minutes and $2. __________________ Mongo just pawn in game of life.

06-28-2009, 08:41 AM	#15
pplassm Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,875	Another nooby buying a large expensive bike for his first ride. Will they ever learn? __________________ Mongo just pawn in game of life.

06-28-2009, 12:15 PM	#17
pushrod Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Baja 'Bama Posts: 3,478	Quit dropping the darn thing! Practice going slow in a parking lot (a FLAT parking lot) to ge the feel of it, and to learn when it's too far gone to catch. __________________ You would not understand, this is not how I am... I have become - Comfortably Numb.

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06-25-2009, 08:14 PM	#13
12er Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SF Posts: 2,702	Replace the parts when your ready to sell it or done dropping it. Being you havent even got it rolling yet, do the above $5 methods. Otherwise you may be replacing them a few more times. We've all been there and now your learning. Enjoy

06-27-2009, 05:19 PM	#14
quetzalcoatl04 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4	i guess it would take 300 dollars to properly fix it, but I didn't spend the money - it got going today after getting it started and replacing the screw on the shifter, and while the clutch lever is still broken I can live with it until I stop dropping it (which I did again at the gas station - but no damage this time). First ride was great, a little scary but loads of fun. Thanks for the advice, I'm glad I got it - I might have blown the money otherwise.

07-17-2009, 08:34 AM	#18
kawinsane Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 8	if you still cant get it started try twisting the throttle a little while hitting the starter. u probably flooded the carbs

09-11-2009, 06:12 PM	#19
moto57 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA ga. Posts: 7	congrads on what sounds like your first ride. what a blast hna.man i can still remember my first,well no i cant it was 38 yrs ago but it must have been the bomb cause i still get a little excited every time i throw my leg over the bike i own now. one rule i always promised myself was to ware a helmet .i've had a few spills myself over the years,. and never once did i leave the house thinking it would've happened . theres an old saying you've probley have heard about two ounces of prevention being worth ten pounds of cure well its served me well.a good helmet can run a few bucks so if your still saving up for that new shifter lever i'd be happy to send you one of my old helmets ,they have a few heavy abrasion on them but they work.good luck and keep the rubber side down.