Motorcycle.com launches games section
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, June 05, 2008
Motorcycle.com is launching a brand new section devoted to finding fun ways to waste your time
Motorcycle.com Forum Shutdown Announcement
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, June 15, 2007
Does a MO reader exist if he/she can’t participate in the MO Forum? We’ll put that theory to the test when we’ll be forced to shut down our message boards this Sunday and Monday, June 17-18. In...
Motorcycle.com MOfo Identities
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, June 15, 2007
On Monday, Editor-in-Chief Duke pointed out the direction and intent for MO:2. Today we shared more details with you, and as part of the upgrading process around here, we're bringing back the email...
Exhaust Pipe Temp?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, June 14, 2007
Doing some repair work on an air leak for my mighty 250 Honda Magna. Eat your heart out. There's a leak in the joints between the header / collector, and the collector/muffler. I need to match...
Easiest 600cc to Ride?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, June 10, 2007
I'm a 23yo male that is wanting to get a bike for the first time. I love sportbikes and I was wanting some info on wha is the easiest to ride or for some advice on what to get to start out on. Thanks.
ZX14 vs CBR1100xx
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, June 03, 2007
I currently have a 2000 Honda Blackbird with 35,000 miles. I am considering a ZX 14 to replace it, but the dealers won't allow test rides. To make a long story short, I purchased a new FJR1300 in...
Need Help On Installing New Grips
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, May 31, 2007
I am looking for directions on how to remove the old grips to install new ones.Despite the fact that "Anonymous" may not be a subscriber, the info disseminated maybe of use to all. It's a good skill...
Leather suit woes!
posted by George Obradovich on Thursday, May 17, 2007
It's time for a new power ranger suit and I have some conundrums;
Windscreen help please
posted by George Obradovich on Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Could someone please help me?
1982 Honda CB450T-Hawk Oil Question
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, April 27, 2007
Hello, I have a 1982 Honda CB450T-Hawk. I need to change the oil in it and am wondering if it would be OK to put any of the latest brand synthetic oil in it. I am a bit concerned because I...
Help needed - Restoring 1987 GSXR 1100 R
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, April 18, 2007
HI, I am restoring my 1987 Suzuki GSXR 1100 R I need a used, good condition CDI unit, seat, and convert the current dual headlamp set up to xenon lights. Where can i get the used parts? Would also...
Bike Insurance in UK for US Visitor
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, April 18, 2007
I find myself renting a bike in the UK almost every year and I started to wonder if it might be cheaper to buy a bike on my next visit. (My borther can provide free storage.) My questions relate to...
Music on Two Wheels? Noise Canceling Earbuds
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, April 17, 2007
OK, so I love motorcycling and that includes not hearing all that "noise" of everyday life... loud music, people, and background noise. I could just put in my earplugs and eliminate the road noise...
VFR or ZX-14?
posted by George Obradovich on Thursday, April 12, 2007
I'm looking to replace my trusty '01 SV-650 with something a little more refined/high-end.
Help Water in engine!
posted by George Obradovich on Monday, April 09, 2007
I submarine my KTM 400 EXC this weekend. I took water in to the engine in an unexpected. 4 foot deep mud hole. The bike tipped and took on water. I got it to start after drying the plug etc. I know I...
New Bike Recommedation.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, April 03, 2007
I've been riding a 250 for 3 years, and done 45000km via my daily commute, which is 100km per day of various hills, freeway, country roads, freeway, and lane-splitting in city traffic...
Heated Grips - NEED some!
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, April 02, 2007
I'm in the market for a set of heated grips for my '99 Concours(the devil bike I know). Anyway, I'll be able to install them with no problems, but know nothing about what brands or where to get...
Small, Enclosed Bike Transport Needed.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, March 27, 2007
I'd like to find a smallish vehicle that I can carry a single bike in (not a pickup). There are lots of places I'd like to ride my Husaberg supermoto, but riding it there would be painful. A small...
Tire Life Expectancy
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, March 26, 2007
I was just wondering what the average tire life expectancy was on sport bikes. I'm looking at a 2000 Yamaha R1 in particular. It wouldn't be street racing or track day riding. Just normal everyday...
Carbon Fiber Wheels on a Daily Rider?
posted by George Obradovich on Friday, March 23, 2007
I've got a chance to pickup a set of second hand Dymag wheels for my ZRX1200.
Any sportbike comfortable for two people?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, March 21, 2007
I am in the market for a sportbike anywhere from the 600cc to the 1000cc. I'm a fairly experienced rider but not with a sportbike so most likely I need to go with a 600cc bike. I've had two cruisers...
Handlebar Vibration Issues
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, March 18, 2007
I have a 2006 Suzuki M50 which has vibrated since day one of purchase. Now that I purchased a windshield, speeds over 60 are intolerable as windshield shakes so badly as to distract me almost totally...
What is a fair OTD price for a Ninja 250?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, March 18, 2007
I've been emboldened by the faithful MO readers to keep an open mind and try out the Ninja 250. What a pleasant surprise! It's quite a lot of fun even at (or at least rounding off to) street-legal...
New bike tires... Handling change?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Saturday, March 17, 2007
I originally set out to buy Michelin Pilot Powers for my 1993 CBR600F2, but every place in town was sold out for the forseeable future. With my front tire getting seriously worn, I decided on a...
Sport Tourer Decisions
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Saturday, March 17, 2007
So I just sold my Road King and I'm itching to buy another scooter (it's a sickness!). I'm really looking for a sport tourer, while I am a V twin fan (power scares me), I am considering some I4's, I...
Need some quick advice on bike choice.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, March 15, 2007
I'm 18 and just getting into motorcycles. I am on the shorter side and stand at about 5'4" and about 155lbs. I just wanted to know if anyone knew of any Sport Bikes that would accommodate that issue.
Riding with the Road King.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, March 12, 2007
My neighbor asked me if I would like to take his Road King for spin and I told him sure, as I had never ridden one. After a brief warm-up I eased her down the driveway and on to the open road. I...
Track leathers for a Tall Guy?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Saturday, March 10, 2007
I'm a tall guy (6 foot 4) with long arms (46 tall) & legs (36 inch inseam). As a result, I have a horrible time finding gear that fits. I almost always require "tall" sizes or need to pay extra to...
Which power cruiser for this UK based man?
posted by George Obradovich on Friday, March 09, 2007
It must be time for a mid-life crisis. I've just fallen in lurve with a picture of a Suzuki M109R - called M1800R over this side of the pond. what should I do? which power cruiser is for me?
MO' Growing Pains Continued
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, March 08, 2007
Hey gang, I'm still seeing a handful of users are having problems getting logged into MO this week. We have fixed almost everyone's accounts over the past weekend, then I hopped ona plane to Florida...
Sport Touring Boot Question
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, March 06, 2007
I have a pair of AGV sport touring boots that I have owned for 7 or 8 years. I have only one complaint. I have narrow feet and skinny lower legs so they are not very comfortable off the bike. Above...
Riding Suit Q and A...
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, February 28, 2007
If you had to choose between these two suits, which would you choose and why..?
Oil My Gawd!
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, February 26, 2007
I have an 2006 Kawasaki ZZR600 and have done my third oil change since I bought it last year. During this oil change, I was adding some exterior LED lights for show (which are wired into the fuse...
MO Reader Question: Hard-To-Turn CBR600RR?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, February 26, 2007
MO Reader Kevin emails us from Connecticut: I like your new test article that you wrote about the 07' Honda CBR600RR. I have been riding dirtbikes and some streetbikes for awhile now. I just...
Why Can't I Have One?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, February 06, 2007
To all the MOrons out there. There are currently at least three bikes I would buy (well I could only actually afford one) that are not available stateside. It drives me crazy that these bikes are...
Rake & Trail
posted by George Obradovich on Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Could someone please offer a explanation to me on rake and trail and how those measurements impact the driving feel/performance of the bike. How is it that a bike with a numerically low rake can...
Insurance Recommendation Needed.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Saturday, February 03, 2007
Thanks to many of you for helping me earlier with bike suggestions similar to a Ducati ST3. After testing several bikes, I found the Aprilia Futura to my liking and picked a used one up this...
Yamaha YSR50/YZ80 Conversion
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Saturday, January 27, 2007
OK, this is probably the wrong place to ask this, but I paid my subscription, ya know! I have an old clapped out YSR50, and a running '85 YZ80. I want to put the YZ80 engine in the YSR50. Does...
New Tires?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, January 26, 2007
I would like reader opinions on tire selection. I have a 94 VFR and use it for a variety of street riding - spirited day rides to two-up touring and have only used Michelin Pilot Road to date. A 170...
Returning rider - Tall rider...
posted by George Obradovich on Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Any recommendations for me? I am 6'4" and looking for a motorcycle.
How Often to Change Oil/Filter?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, January 21, 2007
What is best for a motorcycle as far as how often the oil and filter should be changed?
Rust in Motorcycle Gas Tank: What to Do? What to Do?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, January 18, 2007
I have 5 old Triumphs. None of the gas tanks leak, but they all have some rust. Is there a metal sealer out there to just curb the rust and not intented to seal holes? If I clean the metal,...
The Best Alarm?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Hello everyone: I'm not certain how insurance underwriters are treating you good folks south of the '49th, but up here in the Great White North they are putting the squeeze on just about anything...
Insurance Overseas?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, January 15, 2007
A friend and I are shipping our bikes from the US to the UK for the Isle of Man TT and Le Mans this June. I checked in with my insurance agent regarding coverage when I'm overseas and found out I...
Is This A Good Purchase?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, January 05, 2007
Hello, The other day I saw an ad for a new 2002 ZRX1200 at my local dealer. Apparently they got the bike still in its crate from another dealership that was going under. They claim that they...
Husky SM610: Good Canyon Bike?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Does anyone have any experience with the Husky SM610? I am wondering about handling, vibration, reliability, etc. Is is a good canyon carver? seems like it should be a fun bike.
Floating/Semi Floating/Full Floating?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, December 19, 2006
What's the difference between these floating brakes. Are they all floating and the full floating discs just have more free play in them compared to semi floating?
To Ducati or Not To Ducati?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, December 18, 2006
I currently own a very nice touring bike (R1200RT) but would like a second bike just for fun weekend rides. I like the look of the "naked" bikes. The Brutale 910 is a little pricey but oh so...
What Kind of Bike to Get?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, December 17, 2006
Hi...my name is Benjamin Porch. I'm on my dad's MO account and I was wondering if some folks could give me some feedback concerning motorcycle choice. I've been driving dual-sports(Honda XLR125 and...
Unstable At Any Speed?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, December 15, 2006
I'm shopping for a sport touring bike that can also handle two-up weekends. The ST1300, FJR1300 & R1200RT are the top contenders. Both of the Japanese dealerships say that adding a top box and...
Front Tire Width And Braking Power?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, December 12, 2006
A recent review of Kawasaki's 900 Custom complained that the narrowness of the front tire reduces its braking power. My understanding (or misunderstanding) is that stopping power should be the same...
MO Reader Question: What's in a Spec Table?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, November 16, 2006
This question came from a reader, and I posted it because it might be the question many of our readers want to ask but don't. First of all this site is great!... Quick question..When I look at ...
Need New Rear Tire
posted by George Obradovich on Thursday, November 16, 2006
I bought a 06 Buell CityX in early September and have already put 7K miles on it's original Pirelli Scorpion Sync Tires and the rear is starting to wear out. I expect to buy a new rear in a month or...
Honda Shadow VIN. Where Is It?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Riders, Living here in China as I do, I've got limited choices about the type of bike I can get my hands on (assuming I don't want the mighty Qjiang or CFmoto 125cc scooter, which I don't). So,...
Suggest A Bike For My Commute.
posted by George Obradovich on Monday, November 13, 2006
Riding a $1,100 bike from the 1970's for my 40 mile commute seemed like a good idea at the time. But my beat up CX500 is getting to be more trouble than it's worth. I'd like suggestions for a...
Aftermarket Twin Shocks Question
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, November 12, 2006
Well last spring I took the MSF course here in OH and got my first bike. I bought a 1986 Yamaha Radian with like 10k miles. The bikes been great to me for my first riding season of about 1700 miles....
Two Stroke Top End Questions.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, November 05, 2006
I was wondering how many hours I should expect out of a new Yamaha YZ250 (two-stroke) top end with its crank driving it moderately and running synthetic oil at yamaha prescribed mix ratio?
Checking/Changing Spark Plugs
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, November 01, 2006
So, I'm a newer rider, and it's time for me to change the spark plugs on my 2003 Suzuki SV1000s. Not sure the best way to go about it just short of buying a bike manual. Anyone with some tips...
Time for a Change of Bike?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, November 01, 2006
After three crashes in 18 months, (a rear ending by a truck at traffic lights, a 50mph lowside on a diesel patch into the back of a stationary car and a front end slide on a tram line in the rain) I...
KLR650, Should I Get One?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Hello, I have a '82 Honda CB450T Hawk. It is a nice commuter bike and all but after riding it almost every day for the last three months I think I am ready for a change. Don't get me wrong, I love...
My cruiser got smoked
posted by George Obradovich on Friday, October 27, 2006
I've been parking my 02 Honda Shadow Spirit 750, with a cover over it, in a utility storage room where my landlord keeps his supplies, for the last 18 months. Since we live in a small section of town...
Heated Vest Choices
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, October 26, 2006
Temperatures are dropping and I would prefer to keep riding (in comfort). Anybody out there have any experiences with heated vests (Widder, BMW, etc.)? Thanks for any and all advice.
Supermotard Conversion
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, October 26, 2006
I'm becoming slightly obsessed with the idea of converting my 2003 WR-450F into a Supermotard for the street. The internet searching is a little sketchy, so I thought I'd bring it to the MOrons. Is...
Winter Tires - MOronic Advice?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Saturday, October 21, 2006
I'm looking for winter tire advice for an SV650S (curvy).
Gold Wing Landing Gear Question.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Help! My Gold Wing came with Wing Landing Gear. I had a hydraulic hose leak out. I had a hose made at Goodyear Rubber at a cost of $40 but now I need to refill the system. The question: What...
K1200GT Shift Clunk.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, October 09, 2006
Well I give up. I called the BMW dealership in Jessop Md. and got the fatal answer. Question: My bike clunks hard when I shift,what can I do? Answer: "They all do it". I guess I'll ride the thing...
Fork Questions for a Honda Project.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, October 09, 2006
Now that the weather is cooling off I've started contemplating how to give my '84 Honda CB700SC Nighthawk S the cafe racer treatment this winter. I'd like to upgrade from the stock air-adjustable...
Insurance Buy Back Question
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Saturday, October 07, 2006
I wrecked my 2001 Honda CBR 929rr motorcycle last week. I have State Farm insurance in Georgia. I took the motorcycle to a get a repair estimate at a local motorcycle shop. They said that the total...
Winter Riding Questions
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, October 06, 2006
Hello, I commute to work in Chicago everyday on my '82 Honda CB450T. (51 mpg on my bike vs 15 mpg in my Z28). I have a few questions for you MOfos.
Wiring Help?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, October 04, 2006
I am trying to remove my ignition switch from my 1985 Suzuki SP200. Basically the bike is a dual purpose. The battery has been removed. I have a black/red wire that is "hot". There is an...
An SV650 for HDshane.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Saturday, September 30, 2006
Hi, 30 days short of a year ago I posted here at MO right after joining. I asked about a new bike, a good first bike and said I wanted a Harley. Well here we are and I have yet to purchase a...
Where to find MSRP vs Invoice?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Looking into a new bike and would like data on the difference between the dealer's invoice vs the MSRP. Anything like Edmunds for motorcycles?
Clunky shifting?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, September 27, 2006
First let me say that I love my bike. I do have an inquiry in to get to the bottom the foul odor problem with the bike.I am concerned about the really rough shifting in 1st ,2nd ,and 3rd gear. the...
New Pipes
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, September 21, 2006
New pipes were installed on my 1979 suzuki GS 850 recently and they are heating up and turning almost a blackish-blue color. The bike is working great. Is my engine running too rich? What is...
Windshield for the Super Moto?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Don't know the proper venue for submitting a question to the readership, so I linked here in the hopes you'd consider it. What I'd like to know is how to make the KTM Super Moto more feasible as a...
Freeway Bars causing Vibration?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Sunday, September 17, 2006
My Suzuki M50 is an '06 and I had the dealership install freeway bars. The motorcycle has a slight vibration from front to rear. Usually this model runs very smoothly and I was curious if the...
Motocross Schools?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, September 12, 2006
I have been riding street bikes and sportsbikes for some time now, and I am thinking of venturing into dirtbikes and motocross. I have zero dirtbike experience, however. Are there any good...
Kid Stuff
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Hey MOrons. Anyone out there know if decent riding gear is made in children's sizes? My 8 year old son likes to take the occasional ride on the Geezer Glide and I haven't been able to find quality...
Gearshift Drum Repair Questions
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, September 11, 2006
Hi, I have a 96 nighthawk which I was forced to buy from a friend as a result of a dumb accident. I broke a piece of the gearshift drum outer sproket (piece before the bearing) and it doesn't shift...
Overheating Electraglide
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, September 01, 2006
Trying to find out if this is only my problem. 2006 Electra-Glide Classic. Exhaust crossover pipe gets so hot that it makes my thighs turn red. Girl friend will not ride due to excessive heat on her...
Buell Reliability Question
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, August 30, 2006
I am looking for a second bike. I have a BMW R1200RT. Great touring bike with loads of "stuff". What I would like for a second bike is something to just go out and have fun on. I like the current...
Yamaha FJR Heat Solutions?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, August 30, 2006
I recently purchased a 2006 FJR. I understand the redesign greatly reduced the heat output, but my jeans still have a large "wet spot" after riding an hour or so. The heat on the thighs and butt is...
Riding Around Milwaukee?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Hello - I just moved to Milwaukee, WI this past week. Could anyone suggest some good twisties to enjoy prior to the first snowfall? I have a 2004 Suzuki GSX-R1000. Thank you, Cam
Which Supermoto?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, August 28, 2006
I am going to buy a Supermoto I think for use on the road and maybe a little off road. I want the bike to look like a motocrosser, being tall with big rugged tires, but still for use on the road? ...
YZ125 Help
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, August 28, 2006
I have a 2000 YZ125, I recently rebuilt and went for one ride and it would not idle. The next day I cleaned the carb, purchased a new spark plug, and did a compression check. The compression...
Repair Manual Questions.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Tuesday, August 22, 2006
I have a Suzuki V-strom 1000 (2005). I do my own work on my cars/motorcycles/house/bicycle/etc. I have never been happy with any of the manuals, however. I see many sellers on ebay with manuals on...
Plugs Repairs for Motorcycle Tires.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Wednesday, August 16, 2006
O.K., I already know it's a bad idea. But before you flame away....
Pilot Power Impressions?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Saturday, August 12, 2006
HiI just want some feedback from other riders. For me it's just the best tires I tried so far.
Import a motorcycle?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Friday, August 11, 2006
I would like to know if anyone has experience with International Motorcycle Importers Inc. I am thinking of trying to get a Honda Transalp through them, would like to know if anyone has used...
MZ Website?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Thursday, August 10, 2006
What happened to www.motorradna.com? This was MZ's site - but has dissapeared...are they leaving the States?
Safety Equipment Help.
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Monday, August 07, 2006
Hi, I just got a bike on the 1st. I havent ridden it once since (the seller delivered it to my place). The reason is that I have yet to purchase a helmet, jacket, pants and gloves. I haven't ridden...
CB or SV Which One To buy?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Saturday, August 05, 2006
I have been saving up for a SV650 but then I found this on craigslist. http://sandiego.craigslist.org/mcy/189659559.html Do you think it would be a good first bike? Would it take a lot to...
Receiver Mounted Cycle Carriers?
posted by Motorcycle.Com Staff on Saturday, August 05, 2006
Anybody used these? The ones that go in the receiver hitch on your truck and hang the bike off the back.
Quick Bike for a Tall Guy.
posted by George Obradovich on Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Alright so I feel like a MOron, but I figured who else than the community at MO would be better suited to help me with my conundrum? This issue is this...I'm 6'4", weigh a mere 180lbs and have a...