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carcinofuck posted:2. When you slow down to make a 90 degree turn on streets, do you generally grab the clutch and shift down as you're braking, or do you just brake and then shift down after you've slowed down most/all of the way?
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Yeah, charge it full and disconnect it. It should be fine for a couple of months at least.
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Nov 25, 2016 09:51
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What about bikes that never had ABS?
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Dec 22, 2016 18:48
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1. Fuse puller 2. Without knowing the specific engine, given the wire gauge and plug location it's probably the oil pressure or O2 sensor. 3. Bend the arms of the pin straight and pull it out. 4. Chain's hosed, replace it.
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Dec 26, 2016 03:11
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carcinofuck posted:Can I get people to confirm this chain needs outright replacement now? What happens if I don't? Gets crustier and reduces efficiency? Although if the chain looks like that the sprockets are probably due for replacement too, anyway.
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Dec 27, 2016 04:08
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builds character posted:2. You have a similar situation where your bike lives outside in winter and you can't easily just hook it up to a tender.
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Jan 3, 2017 09:37
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Gillingham posted:Do I need to do anything to store my bike for 2-3 weeks? It's gonna be put into a small garage and hooked to a battery tender, but should I bother putting it up on the pitbull stands, or just leave it tilted over. I'm probably overworrying regardless but I normally ride it every day.
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Mar 30, 2017 08:33
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Sell it, borrow or rent another bike or car for the week or two between selling it and moving. Alternatively have your dad sell the bike after you move.
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May 9, 2017 11:24
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Bad battery/alternator/RR that can't feed a good spark when the fans are running? Do you lose power if you turn your high beams on as well?
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May 9, 2017 16:01
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Fauxtool posted:what tools can i use instead of the specialized ones for delinking and installing a chain. I do my work at my local auto mechanic and have access to a very robust toolbox https://www.amazon.com/ABN-Chain-Breaker-Cutter-Riveting/dp/B01EO17L02 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVUYc1B9wLI
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Jun 23, 2017 14:47
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The video demonstrates that, but you still need a way to push the pin out after you've ground the tip off. Getting an old chain off without a breaker isn't hard. Worst case you can just cut right through one of the plates. It's installing a new one that's a pain in the rear end without proper tools.
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Jun 23, 2017 14:56
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Different grip angle that doesn't agree with your hands?
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Jun 24, 2017 10:16
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I use Novus for treating plastics. #1 and #2 works nicely on acrylic paint too as long as the scratches haven't gone through to the metal. https://www.amazon.com/NOVUS-7136-Plastic-Polish-Kit/dp/B002UD0GIG
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Jun 26, 2017 09:28
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Did it use to turn on? On my bike the running lights don't turn on with the ignition until you start the engine. They stay on if you then turn the engine off though.
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Jul 5, 2017 16:35
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Deep Thoreau posted:So I've been trying to google it, but haven't found any useful info. I figure I should learn to do basic maintenance on my bike. What needs to be done regularly and can be done by someone with no real experience working on a vehicle? I know about keeping the gear chain lubed, but what else is a must to do? If it helps, I have a 2016 ninja 300. Change oil once a year (or whatever x miles the manual tells you if you ride a lot of miles per year) Change coolant whenever the manual tells you. Put the battery on a tender if you're not going to ride for a few weeks or more. Check the tire pressure often.
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Aug 6, 2017 11:41
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Jim Silly-Balls posted:E: maybe not. Either way they look like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N4DJKNX/
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Aug 8, 2017 09:08
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R-Type posted:will make you utterly paranoid and hate humanity like cancer.
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Aug 25, 2017 12:46
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If I put my bike on the stand and idle the engine in neutral it will slooowly turn the wheel at just the right pace for spraying the chain. Of course all fingers are kept well clear of anything moving.
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Sep 7, 2017 22:54
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captainOrbital posted:
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Sep 11, 2017 23:57
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Coydog posted:so you can get your hand off your low hanging fruit ok? 
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Nov 19, 2017 08:39
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jfc when will people learn not to use photobucket?
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Feb 4, 2018 00:28
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I test rode an Indian Scout and I can definitely see the appeal of the laid back cruiser position if you're not going very fast. That said it feels more like you're just going along with the bike rather than actually controlling it. It was also kind of funny to accidentally scrape the pegs at 50km/h.
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Mar 23, 2018 10:50
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Yes. It's more like "Don't fill your tires right after an hour of canyon carving". Riding half a mile on the street isn't going to matter. The reason is that when tires are hot the air inside expands and increases the pressure, so if you fill your tires when they're hot they'll be underinflated when they cool down.
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Apr 9, 2018 16:22
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Basically until the advent of computational fluid dynamics modeling in the 60s engine design was largely throwing stuff at a wall to see what stuck.
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Apr 10, 2018 17:29
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Gropes posted:Someone on a bike waved at me on my ride home from the dealer, felt cool The wave is one of the best parts of riding. Remember to wave often.When it comes to changing the oil in your bike, there's a good video tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft1IkFZkJts
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Apr 20, 2018 09:27
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I have an annoying rattling noise coming from the front end when riding between 4.5 and 5k rpm, any tips of how to find out what's loose? It doesn't show up if I'm just revving the engine on a stand.
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May 2, 2018 08:11
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It's constant at roughly that rpm interval regardless of speed.
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May 2, 2018 11:56
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I tried putting my hand against the headlight and pieces of bodywork that I can safely reach while riding and it didn't help. I'll check the bottom part of the bodywork later today. It's a Ninja 650 by the way.
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May 2, 2018 12:18
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Renaissance Robot posted:Don't suppose any UK goons would know how much luck I'm likely to have asking the council if I can have a ground anchor drilled into the street outside my house?
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May 6, 2018 19:50
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A torque wrench is your friend. Some times "hnnnnggghernia!" Nm is still a way off from recommended torque.
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Jun 7, 2018 15:50
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I rode for about 6 hours on Saturday and my butt felt like it was falling off at the end of it. Is there any secret to improving comfort during long rides apart from frequent breaks? Are the Airhawk pillows worth it?
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Jun 19, 2018 14:59
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Tim Raines IRL posted:One day I'll have a bike I can ride
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Jun 25, 2018 14:52
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Get a bike that vibrates less.  Or put your phone in a bumper case when using it on the bike.
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Jul 9, 2018 19:05
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26nm sounds excessive. Some oil on the seal and then hand tighten is how I've learned and done it.
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Jul 22, 2018 07:16
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No idea about wrenching on them, but I've enjoyed the test rides I've done. I'm in the same position where I'm looking at getting a Scout or FTR in a few years when second hand prices come down a bit.
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Jul 29, 2020 12:40
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Slavvy posted:Idk what you mean by 'leave it' cause like, the air needs to stay inside the tire for you to have a rideable bike so I guess you can leave it and take the car or bus. Then I rode a gravel road a week ago and the next morning the tire was completely flat and I noticed the piece of metal had been pushed slightly deeper. It's a very slow leak though. My point is don't leave it in even if it holds air, you'll regret it later.
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I can appreciate people being comfortable enough to do this kind of youtube exhibitionism even if they're not a slender 20 year old. You do your thing, lady. There's some blacksmithing channel that I forget the name of run by a woman where every thumbnail shows a considerable amount of of cleavage as well, but then the videos mostly only show the anvil and workpiece. Clickbait is a thing because it works. And speaking of blacksmithing I have at least one female friend who's admitted she watches Alec Steele because she finds him hot, so it works both ways.
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I occasionally put a GoPro on my bike. I got a gopro adapter for the RAM mount I already use for my phone. But like vacation photos, the only people interested in watching your riding ride video is going to be you. 
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