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Finally got it! Rides like a dream. I'm surprised at the power band, though. Under 3500 rpms, it rides just like a 250. I thought I would be holding on for dear life, but nope, nice and forgiving. After 4000 rpm's forget it, better have a strong grip! I've been practicing in my neighborhood all day, I think I'm gonna get really comfortable, then venture out on to the roadways tomorrow. ...

Is it legal? Motorcycle Permit Supervision, Restrictions and Practice: If you drive a motorcycle with a permit, a driver who is 21 years or age or older and who has a valid motorcycle license from NYS or another state must supervise you. The motorcycle driver who supervises you must remain within 1/4 mile of you at all times. To learn about all the restrictions for learner permits and Class...

I have been waiting for my plates to arrive for my Ninja for several weeks. Today I check the mail and it arrived..... well, not exactly. What I got was a CA green sticker, which is for an OHV. So frustrating.... this the same week I have to deal with Dell (I don't know which is worse). So there goes my morning on Monday as I now have to spend an hour or so at the DMV fixing this!!!!...

How do you get over the fear of leaning the bike in corners. I start to "panic" and then I want to take the bike out of the lean but I have no choice but to keep it leaned. I hear about people leaning this bike and scrapping their pegs.

Does anybody know how to properly wire a license plate light on a 00 gsxr 600. I know it has something to do with the ignition but has anyone done this before?

My wife used to never notice motorcyclists. This was her number one reason for not wanting me to get a bike. Since I got my bike, she has started seeing motorcyclists on the highway. She even noticed two passing her as she was on the cell phone with me (and driving ). Just thought I'd let y'all know that I'm doin' my part to make South Texas a little safer for motorcyclists....

Those of you with spools, especially those who've gone down... do they really help? Is there a point? Do they work really well or just more for those with full fairings?

Anybody know where you can buy louis vuitton fabric from. I want to recover a seat with it but the only place I can find is wendycityfabrics.com and they wont answer my emails

I ride an XL 1200R and get a solid 49 MPG on my daily commute, mostly interstate highway.

What do you carry in your bags; be they handlebar, tank, saddle or trunk? I got a $6 fanny pack at Walmart and clip it around my handlebars. Works well, so far. In it is: -Wallet -Keys. No reason to have the whole key ring hanging from the bike ignition. -Small flashlight -Work ID card -2 packs of oatmeal -Cell phone -PDA -Ink pen and sharpie marker -Garage door opener....

I have rode for years and never really worried about my own mortality. In December I had a couple of close calls and it really got me thinking about it. I went from only riding my bike to mainly driving my car. I just didn’t worry about it before then. I don’t know… maybe it is because I got married last year… maybe it’s because we have a baby on the way… I don’t know. This morning was the...

I ride an XL 1200R and get a solid 49 MPG on my daily commute, mostly interstate highway.

I can't believe it .... well yes I can , but Budweiser the All American beer right up there with baseball and apple pie, has sold out to a foreign company. They have lost my business.(not that it will break them ) I will just have to drink Millers or Coors, or go back to drinking whiskey ( shudder) ( long story). American is being sold out piece by piece to the highest ...

What do you carry in your bags; be they handlebar, tank, saddle or trunk? I got a $6 fanny pack at Walmart and clip it around my handlebars. Works well, so far. In it is: -Wallet -Keys. No reason to have the whole key ring hanging from the bike ignition. -Small flashlight -Work ID card -2 packs of oatmeal -Cell phone -PDA -Ink pen and sharpie marker -Garage door opener....

So, I know a lot of safety tips are situational but what's your take on lane positioning? Normally, when cruising down 2+ lane (going in the same direction) roads, I try to stay either in an outer lane and keep a position on the outside edge of the lane, hugging the shoulder. I've tried keeping an inside position (hugging the adjacent lane) but it makes me nervous to think I've got no time...

I just got my M1 endorsement and took the safety class. You want to know how much this actually saved me over the course of an entire policy? Less than $8!!!!!! The policy cost twice as much as it costs both my wife AND self to insure an Explorer and Accord (with much higher coverages)! WTF!!! I'm over 30 (had good grades when it mattered), married, spotless record, and ride a $...

havent had my license for a month yet. was riding around on highway wit my friend. there was a traffic light. two lanes were going straight and the right lane was going to the right. but there was a sign saying that cars in the right lane could eiher go to the right or straight and merge with the other 2 lanes again. all cars are just standing in those two lanes. me and my friend decided to go ...

Just curious what other riders can stand to ride in. Anything above 94 degrees and that is it for me. I just don't find it comfortable. I been riding all my life and could never handle the heat. I can ride in 30 degree weather better that I can at 94 degree weather and it took me 12 years to get use too that temperature. Spent most my life living at the beach. I have live in the central valley ...

Bought my bike a couple weeks ago. everything fine up until today. today while riding, out of nowhere the entire front end started wobbling out of control. what causes this? went to orange county honda on my way home, NO HELP they wont even work on it because of the handle bars went to another bike shop, they tell me to check my rear tire pressure. come on, its gotta be ...

Do you put Nitrogen in your tires? If you have, would this be a bigger benefit for Tires with Tubes seeing they're more volatile when running underinflated? I'm just curious on this because I want a bike with Tubeless tires but this might help some with air stability until I can afford a new bike. Pete