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Most suspension people are pretty happy to explain what's going on and why they're adjsuting what. If they can't, I wouldn't have much faith in that suspension tuner.
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Chichevache posted:if I really want to learn more what would you all recommend? Wikipedia, no joke. For the broad brush strokes, it's great. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four-stroke_cycle http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suspension_(vehicle) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suspension_(motorcycle) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_components http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automotive_electronics Ola fucked around with this message at 09:51 on Apr 24, 2014 |
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Apr 24, 2014 08:29
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Ola posted:Wikipedia, no joke. For the broad brush strokes, it's great. Also, and especially for actually doing the jobs that need doing, YouTube. There are multiple step by step instructional videos for every single service operation from adjusting your suspension to rebuilding your engine, often one for your specific model or series of bike. Use Wikipedia to find out the proper name for the bit you want to fix/adjust/service, then plug it into youtube.
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Apr 24, 2014 09:27
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Baller Witness Bro posted:Don't buy it until he has the real title and don't hand some random craigslister 500 bucks or something to "hold on to it". If he really will get it in a few days just wait and do a legitimate deal. There's zero reason to gently caress around on just buying a DRZ. I dicked up the mileage and crossed it out on a title on a bike I was selling and the buyer didn't want to accept it like that. The BMV in Ohio just reprinted my title while I was standing there. Other states won't do that?
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Flikken posted:I dicked up the mileage and crossed it out on a title on a bike I was selling and the buyer didn't want to accept it like that. The BMV in Ohio just reprinted my title while I was standing there. Other states won't do that? Massachusetts here, I did the same thing once a long time ago selling a car. Registry wouldn't take it, had to get a loving notarized letter stating the correct mileage.
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So someone decided to turn a perfectly good 1999 sv to http://www.nettimoto.com/suzuki/sv/1675610 this and ask 4200 euros for it. What the fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck. No wonder the prices all all kinds of hosed up here. edit: should have gone to the chatting thread, sorry. Barfolemew fucked around with this message at 18:46 on Apr 24, 2014 |
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Any muffler I find for my Bandit 600 will require me to cut the OEM exhaust right to fit right? I like having the ability to go back to stock. The OEM can just makes it sound like a sewing machine since the exhaust is so quiet all you hear is the slappy valvetrain. I want something almost as big visually with a throatier sound. Bike is fast enough for me as is. (I like the visual balance of a big can out back.) Something that is this size would look alright. 
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Apr 24, 2014 19:09
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Ola posted:Wikipedia, no joke. For the broad brush strokes, it's great. ReelBigLizard posted:Also, and especially for actually doing the jobs that need doing, YouTube. There are multiple step by step instructional videos for every single service operation from adjusting your suspension to rebuilding your engine, often one for your specific model or series of bike. Use Wikipedia to find out the proper name for the bit you want to fix/adjust/service, then plug it into youtube. Thanks. I figured those were options, but I wasn't sure if they was an "official" good source to use instead of these.
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If you had to decide between these two helmets, which would you choose? http://www.amazon.com/GMax-GM54S-Modular-Helmet-Titanium/dp/B00ACASQ0E http://www.amazon.com/GLX-Modular-Helmet-Shield-Matte/dp/B005QIG8U2/ Or, would you choose something else? I'm looking at Modular because I wear RX glasses and the flip up makes it a ton easier to put on and take off.
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Chichevache posted:Thanks. I figured those were options, but I wasn't sure if they was an "official" good source to use instead of these. Honestly, the best way to go is to try and learn the basics of engines and poo poo, and then come here and ask questions.
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Razzled posted:Somewhat of a side-track... I'm looking for insurance policies now for my interim learning tool and I have no idea what the gently caress. I can't see the attachment, possibly because I'm at work, but make sure that you buy decent limits, at least 100k / 300k, and buy full limits in Uninsured / Underinsured Motorists coverage (UM/UIM). Many (or most) motorcycle accidents involving another vehicle have the other vehicle at fault. Since Bodily Injury is much more likely on a rider, if the other guy is at fault, his insurance will pay first, then your UM/UIM if his isn't enough to fix your hurts. Don't just take my word for it either, Progressive says the same thing. Also, and Progressive will do this, get a Combined Single Limit (CSL). Split limits, i.e. $100,000 per person / $300,000 per accident aren't as good because the single person being injured is limited to only $100k. If you had a $300k CSL, and the other driver was at fault, your UM/UIM should pay up to $300k for your injuries. Depending on your state, getting a CSL, if the company offers one, can be very little money. (Mine was like $15.) Here's a good link on split limits vs. CSL.
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ReelBigLizard posted:Also, and especially for actually doing the jobs that need doing, YouTube. There are multiple step by step instructional videos for every single service operation from adjusting your suspension to rebuilding your engine, often one for your specific model or series of bike. Use Wikipedia to find out the proper name for the bit you want to fix/adjust/service, then plug it into youtube. Start with something simple like changing oil. yes, it's *that* one
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Z3n posted:Honestly, the best way to go is to try and learn the basics of engines and poo poo, and then come here and ask questions. Yea, that's what I'm trying to do. The problem was not knowing whether there was a good place (besides Wiki) to learn the basics of enginges.
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MoraleHazard posted:I can't see the attachment, possibly because I'm at work, but make sure that you buy decent limits, at least 100k / 300k, and buy full limits in Uninsured / Underinsured Motorists coverage (UM/UIM). Many (or most) motorcycle accidents involving another vehicle have the other vehicle at fault. Since Bodily Injury is much more likely on a rider, if the other guy is at fault, his insurance will pay first, then your UM/UIM if his isn't enough to fix your hurts. Don't just take my word for it either, Progressive says the same thing. Cool thanks, I'll readjust the quote!
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There's also http://www.dansmc.com/mc_repaircourse.htm, if you don't mind 90's era web design and the odd Bible verse.
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I recently bought my first bike, a 2010 Ninja 250, and I am hoping to do as much of my own maintenance on it as possible. However, I am an absolute worthless idiot when it comes to machines, and I know nothing about how any of it works. How much of the maintenance is safe for me to do on my own, and what would put me at risk of ruining/breaking something? I guess, what's the safest place to start?
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Yousomuscle posted:I recently bought my first bike, a 2010 Ninja 250, and I am hoping to do as much of my own maintenance on it as possible. However, I am an absolute worthless idiot when it comes to machines, and I know nothing about how any of it works. How much of the maintenance is safe for me to do on my own, and what would put me at risk of ruining/breaking something? Probably the old stand by of oil changes. But it's like Z3n said, these things are all just a matter of watching and reading endless amounts of videos and tutorials on how to do them so the process is in your brain, and then applying that with meticulous attention to detail to the real thing. It's like putting a computer together, just follow the directions
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Razzled posted:It's like putting a computer together, just follow the directions You'll probably want to invest in a static ground-strap.
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Yousomuscle posted:I recently bought my first bike, a 2010 Ninja 250, and I am hoping to do as much of my own maintenance on it as possible. However, I am an absolute worthless idiot when it comes to machines, and I know nothing about how any of it works. How much of the maintenance is safe for me to do on my own, and what would put me at risk of ruining/breaking something? Do an oil change, lube and tension your chain, do your tyre pressures. After that I'd learn how to do spark plugs and an air filter. I'd also take the fairings and tank off just for the gently caress of it so you learn how it all comes apart and what it looks like architecturally.
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Chichevache posted:Thanks. I figured those were options, but I wasn't sure if they was an "official" good source to use instead of these. Also, bikebro install/maintenance days.
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Slavvy posted:Do an oil change, lube and tension your chain, do your tyre pressures. I think that would be a good place to start. I'm worried that I will misplace something and not be able to put it all back together, but taking off the fairings and tank doesn't require anything more than a socket wrench, right? I bought myself a metric socket wrench and allen wrench set in preparation.
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Brakes are pretty easy to do without messing them up. Satisfying when you do it the first time too. My wife has been servicing her BMW since she got it in 2010. The only things she took to the shop were wheels, for new tires. She was in your boat. My advice was pretty much look at stuff don't hurry. Read the manual and ask questions if you get stuck.
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I'd be careful just taking poo poo off willy nilly like the fairings. The 250 has special nuts and if you tighten them too much they pop and break, something you're likely to do if you're taking em off with no guidance.
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nsaP posted:I'd be careful just taking poo poo off willy nilly like the fairings. The 250 has special nuts and if you tighten them too much they pop and break, something you're likely to do if you're taking em off with no guidance. Thanks for that tip, I'll look into how to tighten them properly before I gently caress around.
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Yousomuscle posted:Thanks for that tip, I'll look into how to tighten them properly before I gently caress around. Am I blind or did nobody link to The Greatest Ninja 250 Site Around? I've gotten so much maintenance done on my bike because of this site, including replacing the brake fluid and pads, fixing the valve clearance, replacing the tires, and so much more. Buy now!
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Ya, he's got the link already, though it's got a little less info on the newgens (but I think the really major stuff is there). And the ninjette forums.
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captainOrbital posted:Am I blind or did nobody link to The Greatest Ninja 250 Site Around? I've gotten so much maintenance done on my bike because of this site, including replacing the brake fluid and pads, fixing the valve clearance, replacing the tires, and so much more. Buy now! Thanks, this is a ton of good information!
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Has anyone heard of Markel Motorcycle Insurance? I just got an ad in the mail from them, and was interested. I have no real reason to be disappointed in my current insurance (Progressive), but was curious since I've never come across these guys before.
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Razzled posted:Alright guys, I'm in the process of buying a 2008 DRZ400SM from a guy. I'm gonna go check it out this weekend. He said his parents lost the title at some point after he paid it off a few years ago, but he's already requested a new title from the DMV or whatever and says he'll have it within the next week. In our correspondences he sent this and I just wanted to make sure it's ok. OK, bear with me guys. Hopefully last buying-a-bike-for-the-first-time question. The fellow selling me his bike said his dad found the original title on the bike. But he still has one inbound from the tag office next week. With a bill of sale and the original title is that enough protection for me to buy the bike and then have him mail the new title later? Or is there too much trust involved in there? I just want to ride so bad, but if it isn't prudent I can wait a little longer.
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Razzled posted:OK, bear with me guys. Hopefully last buying-a-bike-for-the-first-time question. The fellow selling me his bike said his dad found the original title on the bike. But he still has one inbound from the tag office next week. With a bill of sale and the original title is that enough protection for me to buy the bike and then have him mail the new title later? Or is there too much trust involved in there? He doesn't need to mail the replacement title if you have the original and use that one at the DMV. You'll be getting a brand new title with your name on it a few weeks after purchasing it anyways - titles are a one-owner thing (unless you run into lovely people who float them the entire time they own a bike).
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Sarrisan posted:Has anyone heard of Markel Motorcycle Insurance? I just got an ad in the mail from them, and was interested. I have no real reason to be disappointed in my current insurance (Progressive), but was curious since I've never come across these guys before. I had Markel Bikeline (or whatever) when I first started riding, because it was cheaper. Never made a claim, though. After a few years they suddenly decided my literbike was much more dangerous and tried to triple my rate, at which point I switched to Geico.
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Bucephalus posted:Start with something simple like changing oil. 
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Bucephalus posted:Start with something simple like changing oil. And then follow up with this guy's cafe racer build videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC28gtkJP-bK77M5Qyc3Dn7g They're very in-depth.
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So I have this horrific screeching noise coming from the front disc brakes of my recently acquired V-Star. I checked and the brake pads look fine, had the tires changed and the mechanic said that it was the pads making the noise but that it wasn't a mechanical issue. I'm feeling kinda cheap and would rather not replace what are apparently perfectly good pads, what's a decent way to fix something like this? I figure there's some kind of thing I can apply to the surface of the pad to get it to quiet down.
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ArbitraryTA posted:So I have this horrific screeching noise coming from the front disc brakes of my recently acquired V-Star. I checked and the brake pads look fine, had the tires changed and the mechanic said that it was the pads making the noise but that it wasn't a mechanical issue. Never apply anything other than brake cleaner to the surface of the pads or discs. Is the sound a metal-on-metal screech or more of a high-pitched squeal? If it's the latter, you can apply a little copper grease to the back of the brake pads. This stops them from vibrating against the caliper, which is usually what causes brake noise. A metal-on-metal screech, however is usually caused by worn-down brakes or brake pads put in backwards (ask me how I know).
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KozmoNaut posted:Never apply anything other than brake cleaner to the surface of the pads or discs. I don't know quite how to describe it but I guess metal on metal would be appropriate? It's akin to the sound a train makes as it's coming to a stop. As a weird addition to that, there was a day that it rained and I was driving. The brakes made no noise.
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Try the copper grease on the back of the pads and anywhere they touch the calipers, and see whether that helps. Copper grease is cheap, and it doesn't hurt to have the pads out to check for abnormal wear.
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KozmoNaut posted:Try the copper grease on the back of the pads and anywhere they touch the calipers, and see whether that helps. Fair enough. The local indie shop is pretty good about letting me park up my bike and borrow some tools/supplies so I might not even have to buy the copper grease.
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I have the same issue with my Vstar. I've been told by several people that it's due to the semi-metallic pads, and switching to organic will solve the issue. I am also cheap though, so I'm waiting until they need replacing to find out if switching will fix it.
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