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Ran into my first (major) repair problem the other day. I'm riding an 09 V Star 250. I was accelerating from a stop. As I put on the throttle and let off the clutch, I heard & felt a loud, hard clunk (like down-shifting very, very hard, into first). Turned out the chain snapped off. After killing the engine and going to the side of the road, I noticed that my bike was bleeding oil. I put the chain back on, rolled down into a hospital parking lot and called a friend of mine who had a trailer. We took it out to his parent's house; his dad works on bikes. We removed one of the crank case covers and discovered the leak problem:  Click here for the full 1200x1600 image.  Click here for the full 1200x1600 image.  Click here for the full 1200x1600 image.  Click here for the full 1600x1200 image. The only conclusion we can come to is that the chain snapped forward and sheared that piece right off. The part that really sucks is that it's on the engine block. Were it just a hole, we'd patch it and move on. But it's not. Oil flows behind that screw hole, and we don't want to just cover it and move on. Were it an older bike, we figured it might've been an oil drip to keep the chain lubed. But it's a 2009, so we're at a bit of a loss. My friends and I have been going over numerous diagrams but haven't been able to find it labelled on any of them. According to my friend's dad, I've got a few options: -Get a new block and pay to have it installed. -Get a new block and install it ourselves (he's rebuilt entire bikes before, and says it'd be good experience for us anyways). -Do an engine swap and try to throw something bigger on the frame with little to no modification (if I'm going to be spending that much money anyway, why the hell not?). -The least safe option, patch it with the screw in (even if it requires removing the engine). I wanted to get your guy's take on this. All of this was totally my fault, too, due to lack of maintenance; my friend's dad surmised that the chain snapped forward because it was loose. I'm talking really loose. I'm not sure if you can tell by the last picture, but it's basically just hanging there. 
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Feb 21, 2010 09:55
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ranathari posted:If it's an '09 bike then shouldn't it still be under warranty? You could argue defective parts because the chain shouldn't snap on a recent bike unless the tension was too much. I forgot to put the whole warranty thing in there: While we were loading the bike into the trailer, I called the dealer I bout it from. "The motorcycle people left here in November. I don't have any forwarding information, but I think they're going to be called 'Red Line Powersports' or something." I bought the bike used with about 340 miles on it. The dealer was a co-op between two groups who shared the same building (Porsche sales & repair and motorcycle sales & repair). I knew people who've bought from them in the past & gotten bikes repaired there with no problems.
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Feb 21, 2010 18:00
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We're not sure. Like I said, it looks like an oil drip for the chain, but a modern bike isn't going to have one, and we haven't been able to find it on any of the diagrams. I think I'm going to either weld some metal over it or slab some JB Weld on there. If it doesn't work, I was going to have to replace the block anyway.
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Feb 21, 2010 20:47
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I've got a time slotted for bringing the bike in on Tuesday and working it on Wednesday at a local dealer. I'm going to go in and talk them before bringing my bike down and see about warranty and cost.
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Feb 22, 2010 03:45
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Well, my warranty expire in November 2009. My coworker figured out that the screw is #23 on this diagram: http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/showschematic/m18233sch597715 JB Welding time this weekend, it looks like.
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Feb 24, 2010 15:28
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E: I'm dumb
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Feb 25, 2010 01:32
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Ok, I jb welded the push lever screw back in and tightened the chain. I don't know if it's because then chain was so loose before and it just sounds different, but it sounds a lot louder going around the sprocket. It's a very distinct clicking. It's not rubbing on anything in the front end. I think the tire might be slighty off alignment from the chain tightening. The rear tire makes a wooshing noise too. Could just be me listening to stuff too closely. Just to be safe, I'm going to take it in and have it looked at. Any thoughts? E: the alignment on the tire was off. I fixed it, but the chai is still louder than normal. its all nice on rice fucked around with this message at 03:09 on Mar 7, 2010 |
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Mar 7, 2010 01:50
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I often have ham and an apple. Sometimes I put the ham between two pieces of bread. Once I got a wild hair up my rear end and swapped the apple slice for an orange wedge.
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Feb 23, 2012 23:22
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The West Seattle bridge is somewhere around 145ft at the highest point. Not too tall, but it's got a pretty steep incline.  Then again, floating bridges are more our thing; we've got the three longest in the world.
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Apr 12, 2012 23:28
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I'd just like to say that I love being able to pull up to a pump, swipe my card, fill up and be on my way in less than two minutes. All without getting off the seat. Poor cagers don't know how bad they have it.
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May 7, 2012 15:55
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No idea about companies, but I've heard it costs in the area of $500-700 to ship cross country.
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May 8, 2012 22:44
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Z3n posted:There is zero empirical evidence to back up that dynabeads do a drat thing in motorcycle tires. In larger quantities in larger tires, yes, they have a purpose, but in motorcycle tires they are 100% bullshit. B-b-but the video with the water bottle and screw driver!
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May 10, 2012 00:20
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Did you take a riding course? They teach you plenty of good habits while pointing out bad ones. It's a very sound investment. Foot placement is, for me, based on comfort or whatever it is I'm doing at the moment. I vary between heel, arch and ball of my foot on the pegs. poo poo, I've put my left foot up on the frame slider and used my knee as an arm rest at times. Most of the time the balls of my feet are on the pegs, though. If I'm understanding you correctly, you're leaning your body away from the turn while the bike is turning in? Lean into the turn with your body, not away from it.
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May 15, 2012 22:03
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No one seems to understand my crushing case of MBS. I need more than one bike in the garage. It's not a matter of want. I don't care that my current, only bike is a jack of all (almost) trades. I need a cruiser for two up and/or relaxed rides, an efficient, small displacement for commuting and a sporty bike for having fun, at the least.
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Aug 7, 2012 19:51
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clutchpuck posted:I've got some great roads just outside my city, but up until recently I'd always get lost and and up in Monroe or worse, Granite Falls. Last weekend was the first cohesive curve-heavy run I've done through this area that took me where I wanted to go. If you have time, head to Granite Falls then hit up Mountain Loop Hwy. It'll connect up to 530 then 20. Alternatively, you can skip Granite Pass and start from 530 in Arlington. If you want to start out on 20 immediately, jump on I5 until Burlington. 20 is an amazing road, but it's only open during the warmer parts of the year. E: Most of my friends live on the Kitsap Peninsula, so we do a lot of our riding there. We usually end up doing some sort of Dewatto run. https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=...&sz=15&t=m&z=11  There are so many random backroads it's easy to mix things up. its all nice on rice fucked around with this message at 20:59 on Aug 27, 2012 |
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Aug 27, 2012 20:49
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clutchpuck posted:I usually take 9 up to 530 and then 20 to avoid any en-route gravel drama on Mtn. Loop. Have you explored 20 east of Winthrop? Twisp to Okanogan is fun, and then east of Tonasket between there and Colville is absolutely breathtaking from scenery, road condition, road design, and (lack of) traffic. Unfortunately not. I've only been as far as Ross & Diablo lakes. I've been thinking of getting together for an eastide run with my friends and running via 20 before it closes. goddamnedtwisto posted:This reminds me, I was thinking of doing a PYF roads/corners/meetup spots thread - any interest? I like this idea. I think CA is small enough that one thread would work. Speaking of corners; this is from point C on the route I linked above (linked for huge) : http://imgur.com/YSnVR I'd make a gif out of it but no longer have Photoshop.
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Aug 27, 2012 21:34
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Was looking through some photos at my parent's house the other day and saw with my brother (looked to be about two or three) sitting on a bike. Queue conversation with my dad: "Whose bike is that?" "Does it look like a Magna?" "Yeah." "That was your uncle Johnny's. I was out with him when he bought it. Asked how he was going to get it home. I got that bastard up to about 120." I never knew my dad even sat on a bike, let alone knew what a Magna was or took one over 100. His only words to me about riding/motorcycles in general were when I got my first bike- "Remember: no dicks on the back seat."
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Sep 7, 2012 22:19
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At least this is just a temporary cold front!  It felt so strange driving the moto shop yesterday.
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Sep 10, 2012 21:12
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Sep 11, 2012 16:11
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Someone complimented my helmet while I was at an intersection. That's a first for me.Pred1ct posted:https://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2012/September/sep1912-honda-to-make-road-going-rc213v/ I'm getting a login screen when I click that link.
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Sep 19, 2012 15:49
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Auburn's a cow pasture you drive through on the way to Crystal Mountain to go snow boarding. They have an outlet mall, a casino, Emerald Downs (horse track) and White River Amphitheater, which actually has some good concerts. The only reason I went there was for Cycle Gear, but there's a closer one to me in Lynwood now. Woodinville is pretty much wine tasting rooms and brewery grounds. No idea about Bothell. Never been. Why those three areas? Bothell and Woodinville are next to each other, but Auburn is south King. There's plenty inbetween.
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Sep 20, 2012 17:17
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I keep my visor closed unless I'm stopped. I can deal with the fogging on cold mornings.
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Sep 25, 2012 18:32
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Slim Pickens posted:They probably think 'Bonneville' if anything at all. Sometimes the nod just means 'Ok, I'll google that later if I remember.' Living in Seattle, I automatically think either Bonneville or Thruxton if someone says they ride a Triumph.
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Oct 3, 2012 16:39
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Contemplating modding my seat for more comfort. Should I go with greatdaytoride or attempt it myself? I've heard great reviews of GDTR, but shipping a seat that size is going to be a bitch.
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Oct 10, 2012 17:26
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Actually going to the International Motorcycle Show in Seattle this weekend with a friend. Not epecting anything exciting, but it's always nice to look at new bikes and whatnot. Indian is one of their multi-market participants. How long has that been? They're relatively young in their resurgence, aren't they?
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Dec 13, 2012 22:11
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aventari posted:Yamaha YZF-R250 finally confirmed: Awe yeah I can't wait to- India?!
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Dec 14, 2012 17:14
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Spiffness posted:India is the largest motorcycle market in the world. Plus they love small bikes. What proves successful and small these days starts there, then goes to the UK, then if its a massive hit, maybe comes to the US in some form. I understand that, I was just excited about about a sporty little Yamaha 250.
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Dec 14, 2012 17:24
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nsaP posted:Does anyone seriously expect it to make it to the US? Now I want to take a V-Star 250 engine and put it in a sport frame.
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Dec 14, 2012 18:02
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Nidhg00670000 posted:The KTM Duke 125, 200 and 390 are all made in India as well. It's only being available in India that are getting me. Unless I read it wrong.
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Dec 15, 2012 05:21
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GnarlyCharlie4u posted:yeah, provided you have equal length headers, the pressure from one exhaust blast will help evacuate gasses from the following blast. Here's hoping I don't have any cylinder related engine problems with a 4-to-1.
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Dec 17, 2012 21:07
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It's the same for the FZ6 in 4th gear. 4k @ 40mph in 4th.
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Dec 19, 2012 17:30
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I'm almost always in 4th or 5th due to the roads I'm on for my commute. I rarely see 6th. What speeds are your changing in/out at? The intervals between gears always seemed short to me on the FZ6 compared to other bikes I've ridden. Another one I do for knowing my gear is "2-3-4": 2nd gear; 30 mph; 4k rpm.
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Dec 19, 2012 17:47
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Saw this on Facebook:"Motorcycle.com posted:Kawasaki will unveil a new naked version of the Ninja 250 this month, reports TMCBlog.com. The Indonesian blog first published a sketch back in October of a new motorcycle believed to be a new model based on the Ninjette to be called either the ER250 or the Z250. TMCBlog.com now reports Kawasaki will be announced before the end of January, quoting Freddyanto Basuki, marketing manager of Kawasaki Motor Indonesia. Bolding mine and not surprising. Naked in the US? As if!
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Jan 16, 2013 00:06
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Congrats, when do you get your Gixxer ot Busa? No point in starting out small you're just gonna end with a literbike anyway. Go big or go home.
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Jan 16, 2013 18:32
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Head down, rear end up, that's the way I like to- OH poo poo A CORNER WHAT DO I DO?!
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Jan 16, 2013 21:34
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There was a Harley with ape drapes on the ferry yesterday. Nothing out of the ordinary. What made me do a doubletake was the seat: it was, literally, a seat pan. No springs like you see on "vintage" style bikes. No cover. Just a bare piece of metal, bolts sticking out, sitting on the frame.  The guy riding it had a Resurrection MC vest.
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Mar 19, 2013 19:24
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gently caress. I had a whole huge thing ready to go but my browser took a poo poo and I lost it all. Making The Case For Motorcycle Commuting His main points: 1) Commuter bikes are cheaper to buy and insure. 2) They get better fuel economy than average commuter cars. 3) It's "fun". While it can be more entertaining than driving your commute, you're still stuck in traffic (which is what makes people angry/annoyed while commuting). He completely ignores the initial cost of gear. The adventure bikes he lists don't make sense as commuters from a cost/fuel standpoint because they're priced around the same (before gear) as a bare bones Ford Fiesta and get around the same mileage. He only gives a passing statement about taking an MSF course and being properly trained. Motorcycling isn't for everyone, and he makes commuting on one sound like fluffy bunnies and sunshine. IMO, he's being pretty unrealistic, and something tells me he doesn't have the average commute that most Americans do.
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Linedance posted:I didn't read the article, but around here the case for commuting boils down to In California I can see the first applying. Hell, I crossed from SF to OAK in about 45 minutes from my starting point to destination on my bike. Would've taken me hours in a car. But anywhere else and you're still (legally speaking) stuck in traffic. His biggest points, that I listed, don't really pan out if you read the article and add the stuff he omits. Maybe I just don't like the idea of more people picking up a 49cc scooter, not insuring it, buying a helmet & leather work gloves and zipping around town without any training whatsoever because "save money!". We have plenty already in Seattle. I feel like the article he wrote is more likely persuade people like that to start riding as a means of commuting. I think it would've better served to target people who already ride because they enjoy it. "You have your endorsement, the gear & a bike. You know it's cheaper to insure. Ditch the car and ride to work."
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clutchpuck posted:I was driving to dinner with the missus last night and encountered one of these on the highway. I noticed him drat near wheelie the Boulevard cruiser he was riding, coming off a light (at least that's the view from where I was), then riding about 2' off the SUV in front him's bumper and wobbling haphazardly down the road. Yup they're defrosting for the "season".
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Motorcycle.com has a piece on the 28 years of GSX-R and the millionth to be made.Troy Siahaan posted:Twenty-eight years ago, in 1985, the Suzuki GSX-R entered the world and changed the motorcycle landscape as we know it. In 2012, Suzuki celebrated the one-millionth GSX-R to roll off the assembly line with a limited run of special edition GSX-R1000s. Fittingly, only 1,985 will be produced worldwide. Begin Silver "Suckzuki" rant.
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