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I'm going to be starting to ride on a ktm rc 390 here in about a month. when should i upgrade to a 600, and what would be some good options? I was personally thinking about a year, i was doing a lot of research and most people said that they grew bored of 300cc bikes within a few months and had...

Hello, Kind of new to motorcycles, but very familiar with cars, especially drag racing and modifications. I was wondering is there any way to electronically or mechanically limit the speedometer or engine RPM of a bike for a beginner or someone unfamiliar with the bike? Example you don’t want...

I've always been enamored with cruisers. (not necessarily any particular makes or models just that cruiser style) I've rarely ridden or spent the time to learn about motorcycles but am now in a position to buy one. After checking the forums and youtube videos the consensus is that cruisers are...

Hey guys I'm new a rider and I'm really interested in learning how to rebuild and customize bikes. You guys have any recommendations on where a beginner that doesn't know much should start if he wants to learn?

Hi, everyone. My name is Sasha, I'm 17 years old. I'm buying my first bike this year and there are three bikes that I really like, 1985 ninja 600r, 1983 unitrack GPZ 550 and a 1983 GPZ 750, would these bikes be too powerful for a beginner? I don't have a lot of riding experience I have ridden my...

Ok so im new both on this forum and to motorcycles. I am 6'4 300lbs in solid shape. I was planning on purchasing something along the lines of a Vulcan 900 or Triumph Speedmaster. Been looking on CL for a while for the right price and I stumbled on a bike I've fallen in love with. I found a low...

I've taken the MSF course a few months ago and I have my motorcycle endorsement, I just need to buy a helmet and a riding jacket for my gear and I have saved $3100 to buy a motorcycle. The problem is I've been searching from craigslist, ebay, dealers, and everything just to find a sport-bike...

Hi, I'm pretty much brand new to the biking world and have been doing a ton of research. I have recently turned 18 and am therefore finally able to get a license and bike. I am 5'5" and about 120lbs. I know it is suggested that beginners don't start out with a sport bike but it is really what I...

Hello there, This is my first post, and I don't have a bike yet, but I'm pretty interested in getting one. I will be learning how to ride from an old family friend (practically relative), and then I'll be taking all the necessary courses and tests needed this summer. I definitely want a cruiser...

I have done little maintenance on motorcycles. I do have a mechanical mind but cleaning carbs is kind of a scary idea. If any one can help me out with this it would be great. What are the tools and chemicals will I need for this project? Also what kind of time frame are we talking, 3-6 hours...

Hi every one. This is my first post after lurking for a while. I just got my motorcycle license after taking the MSF basic course. After riding a dirt bike occasionally as a teenager (decades ago) the only two wheel experience I've had was powered by my own feet. So now I'm basically...

Hello all! I'm new to these forums and have enjoyed seeing a lot of informative posts! I'm about to buy my first bike. I've ridden before (overseas) so I'm confident about picking it up again quickly. I put out some feelers and I have a guy offering to sell me his 1972 Honda CB360L for about...

I've heard a bunch of different things about helmets but figured I see what some of the seasoned riders have to say. I personally like the full faced helmets. They're comfortable to me and they feel safer. However, I read that they're kind of dangerous because if you wreck and hit something head...