Motorcycles Tips

Question(s) On Exotic Bikes
I rent exotic autos (Ferrari, Lambos, etc) but haven't much of a clue about the exotic motorcycle marketplace. If there is such an animal. By marketplace, I mean the ebb/flow of pricing. For instance, a Ferrari 430 new was selling over sticker $50K+, a 599 by as much as $140K over sticker. Today, you can buy both... 15 Nov 2008 05:57

How does a Motorcycle trip traffic lights ?
Hi again :) Ok so I went riding today with a friend. My first time out. I had serveral traffic lights that are magneticly triped ? by vehicles. can anyone tell me how to trip these things with a motorcyle ? I sat at serveral of them until I was forced to run the red light just to make a left turn. I'm sure if I... 11 Oct 2008 09:32

Hesitation from low rpm / full throttle
I recently purchased a '83 honda vt750c. When I got the bike, it was leaking a small ammount gas from the carbs when leaning on the kickstand after riding. I rebuilt the carbs and set the float levels and air/idle mix to the factory specs. The bike runs real strong and idles perfectly. I have noticed sinc... 25 Sep 2008 14:02

Loud pipes save lives, by Oakland Police Dept.
It's been published: http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/06/12/oakland-police-department-wants-louder-pipes-on-its-harleys/ So now I guess the irony will be when the California CHP pulls them over and cites them for "Loud modified exhaust." Citing: VC 27200(a,b, c, e (cite: VC 27202 - 4), f) VC 27151 (a) and I lo... 14 Sep 2008 01:31

Best Japanese motorcycle maker
I am a new rider, and I definately want to go Japanese for a bike. But what is everyone�s opinion as far as the best Bike maker ( As far as motor, reliabilty, and quality ) style is not as important as the rest. I�m leaning towards Honda, but only cause I have only driven Honda vehicles. Most likely a sport bike I ... 9 Sep 2008 10:46

Very mysterious electrical problem!
This is a problem that has out smarted me and an entire motorcycle repair shop. If you can solve this, you have some serious skills, and I will be eternally in your debt. I bought an old 1981 CB750K last year, and have been working on it on and off since. I originally thought that the alternator was the only pro... 1 Sep 2008 21:23

CB750 Custom
I have a 1981 CB750 Custom and the charging system I know is going bad could it also cause a high rpm miss? I've checked the plugs and they are in excellent shape I'm leaning toward the carbs need work,I'm interested in what others may think...... ... 14 Aug 2008 21:43

1984 V45 Honda Sabre (750cc)
Couple of hints please on bike I just bought. 1. I was told that under hard acceleration in second gear it kind of skips. I thought they maybe meant the clutch slipped but they said no it kind of speeds up goes clunk and seems like it skips a tooth. Any ideas? I though it may have been because it was runnin... 16 Aug 2008 14:38

Please help! Honda problem is driving me nuts
I've tried everything I can think of with this problem and have a fair degree of confidence that it isn't ignition related. I have a 1981 vintage Honda dohc CB750C. It won't go in the rain. The problem occurred gradually over time with first one cylinder cutting out when wet then two now all four - and they pr... 6 Aug 2008 08:43

suggestions for trip to monterrey mexico from houston tx
hello, I'm planning on a road trip from houston, tx to monterrey, mx. I've seen that I can take 59 south all the way to border or interstate 10 to san antonio, then 35 south. I've been told 59 south is more scenic route. This is the first long trip I'll be doing. Any advice from the experienced riders on thi... 31 Jul 2008 10:19