I am getting my license next week and I really want to get a bike. I have never ridden accept in the msf class that I just took. I have been debating on getting either a Buell Blast or a Honda Shadow VLX. My only concern is will a 500-600 cc bike that only has 35-40 hp be enough to keep up with highway traffic considering I weigh 250. Any other bikes you all suggest for a beginner? I need to stay under $6000.
I am an average sized mid twenties female who is looking to buy a bike. The problem is, I have NO CLUE what I should be looking for. I know nothing about motorcycles and have never ridden one. I am trying to find a gas alternative to driving my stationwagon everywhere, as I have been spending around $65/wk in gas mainly running multiple small errands. I need to find something smallish and affordable for these multiple 10-20 mile trips. I would rarely be on the freeway and would be sticking mostly to frontage and back-roads. (I would like it to be capable of freeway use even though I will probably be too chicken for a very long time to be taking it on the highway.) Any suggestions for a reliable, affordable/low-end, smallish bike that might work out for me?
I think most attitudes are based on bank accounts, for example: those who ride Harleys and put down cheeper bikes can afford a Harley, and are a little like big kids with high-end brand-named clothes putting down other kid's dressed in wall mart items. Were all on the same roads taking the same risks, in fact in some ways a moped rider is taking more risks because they are less visible to cars, I'm a new rider on a shadow 600 vlx and I give the wave to all moterized bikes because were a bigger community together. What's your opinion ?
I really like my Honda Shadow 600cc, but it's a bit small for any long range touring. I'm not looking to get rid of it, but I'm considering options. What would others recommend as a really smooth ride? I have arthritic joints, especially a bad hip and back, so I don't enjoy the ride as much when I'm rattled apart. Thank you for all advice.
Who was it in your life that first introduced you to the motorcycle? Who was that one person above all others that gave you the two wheeled fever? Who really got you into the need to own and ride? How did this all happen to you? you used to be such a nice kid.
There is this new product called the McCuff No Spill Motorcycle Fill spill protector that is virtually Indestructible. There is no more clicking nozzles! No more spilling gas! No hassles filling up! And, the great part is that you can get more mileage from tank capacity because you can fill the whole tank! Anyone who owns a bike should get one of these. I have three.
Hello I am haveing a problem witih trying to figure out why I have no power to the headlight no high or low beam at the plug behind the light I saw on e-bay that there was a little black box for the headlight it looked like the the cdi boxes but I can not find it in the wiring diagrams in the manual if anybody can help it would be great it is the only difficult thing that I have left to figure out and I am stumped Bike HAS been layed down before if that makes any difference . Thanks, Pat
Hello all, I am looking for an ICU Unit or ECM spark unit. Depends on whom you speak as to what it's actually called, but it seems to be either or of the above.
This part sits underneath the seat, there are two of them.
If anyone has them or know where I might find them, please let me know. Thanks, John
I'm getting bored with my tiny 250. I'm thinking of some 600. What should I get next? It seems as though Honda make the best 600's so I'm leaning towards a CBR, but I'm open to suggestions.
I figured I would give this a test run. Name is Sal and I run the show at Superbikes International. I am a regular on eBay and I am trying to make it known that I will provide you with the best parts available. I also offer engine building services for race application (Japanese bikes only). I have customers from all over the world so I am pretty capable with supporting international orders.
I am looking for the solo seat (rear seat "hump" or cowl) for a 1998 Suzuki TL1000R. I have checked various mediums and the ones I have found, people are charging an arm and a leg. If you can help I would appreciate it