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  1. Other motorcycle manufacturers
    Everyone has probably heard of the famous book, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. But what’s that mean, exactly? To keep it simple, let’s forget the Zen part here, and just talk about the importance of maintenance. You’ll want to maintain your motorcycle properly because that way...
  2. 🔧 Motorcycle Repair 🔧
    I got a 2007 bonnie a couple weeks ago without about 10k miles on it. It had some after firing and sputtering going on. I put some carb cleaner through the tank hoping that would fix it. Slowly it seemed to be improving somewhat then I took a trip through the badlands with my girlfriend. After...
  3. 🔧 Motorcycle Repair 🔧
    Hey guys. I hope you're all doing wonderful. I recently passed 10,000km on my bike. It's a 2018 Honda, single cylinder 125cc bike (CB125R). I've always done the regulars (tire pressure, chain, oil, ...) but since I've now passed a landmark I think it's about time I take a look at the engine...
  4. First Bike / New Rider
    Hey all, recently bought a Suzuki Intruder as my first bike and I'm looking to learn some basic maintenance. First thought was to learn the basic oil change. The previous owner was using Castrol Activ 15w50 mineral oil, but the manual says to use 10w40. I had already bought a 10w40 Penrite...
  5. 🏍 General Motorcycle Discussion 🏍
    Has anyone had this bike about a year or more? If so, how expensive has the service been at an official dealer so far? Also, how good fuel efficiency do you get at 80km/h when you ride 45 min straight?
  6. 🏍 General Motorcycle Discussion 🏍
    I have been looking at these two bikes since they are both fuel efficient and beginner bikes. Surprisingly, in my country the Suzuki is cheaper than the Yamaha, even though it is a 250cc. My questions are: Do you think the Suzuki is worse quality than the Yamaha? If any of you have these...
  7. First Bike / New Rider
    I bought a 2007 Honda CBR125R last month and I'm concerned about keeping it healthy. It has 3800km on it now. I'm not interested in learning anything other than very basic stuff right now. I guess I'd like to know do I need to bring it to a honda dealer or can I just bring it by any garage and...
  8. Vintage Forum
    So I'm going to document my work on the 85 Nighthawk I picked up. (I will post pics for everything once I'm allowed.) First a bit o' back story: My first bike was 78 Kawasaki KZ 400 that I picked up from a buddy when I was 20 for $450 that I was "totally going to rebuild." It's still in pieces...
  9. 🔧 Motorcycle Repair 🔧
    Hey there, I'm a new ish rider and I'm on my second bike (2006 Yamaha V-star Classic) And after replacing the plugs, about 2k miles later I pull out the plug and it doesn't look pristine. I'm by no means a mechanic and was hoping I could get some input on it. Bike has about 7228 miles, and yes I...
  10. First Bike / New Rider
    im ready to change the oil in my Honda cm200t. noticed there is no oil filter and the oil is also the tranny fluid. what should I use?? the maual states 10w40 4 stroke oil... is this just regular motor oil like for a car or something motorcycle specific??
  11. 🔧 Motorcycle Repair 🔧
    So I just got a 2007 Yamaha V star 1300. I would like to do a good amout on the maintenance work myself, such as changing the spark plugs, changing the oil and filter, installing my own accessories, and any needed tune ups. My first question is, what kind of tool should I get, I was seeing...
  12. First Bike / New Rider
    I bought a 1981 yamaha XS1100 this past spring. Has 23,000 miles on it. In the last few years it has done a lot of sitting. It drove home the day I bought it. I immediately replaced the air filter, oil filter, gear and engine oil. After putting a few hundred miles on it some problems have...
  13. 🏍 General Motorcycle Discussion 🏍
    Squishy brakes, leaking clutch, shifter and footpeg bolt vibrating loose constantly, right blinkers won't work, Left side mirror broke, replacement won't look further down than the second story across the street, speedometer cable snapped, and UPS never delivers when someone is home. Why am I...
  14. First Bike / New Rider
    Hey folks. So I purchased a 2003 Suzuki GZ250 with 390 original miles on it in almost mint condition. It's been garage kept mostly. I'd like to talk about whether or not it's possible to salvage a break-in from this point forward. I don't have any way of knowing whether or not the bike was...
  15. Cruiser Forum
    I have a c50 boulevard, it dies when f1, fl light comes on. After letting it sit a while, it turns over, and it will start, but it takes a LONG time trying. Actually runs ok (not sputtering or weak), it just dies when riding at slow speeds or when pulling out of a stop.(sometimes) All fluids...
  16. BMW
    I have a maintenance question which I have asked many people and have not been able to get a good response to, so here it is: I have a 1996 1100 BMW GS. It hesitates when I give it throttle. This started only when I put the motor under a lot of stress, I.E. opening it up from 80 to 90 with two...
  17. 🏍 General Motorcycle Discussion 🏍
    I'm not asking how to repair one, just how expensive it is relative to other manufacturers. So I figured it would fit better here than in the maintenance and repair section. I have a 2001 BMW R1100S currently and thus am intimately familiar with how...prohibitive(or would exorbitant...
  18. 🏍 General Motorcycle Discussion 🏍
    Can anyone tell me if riding in the rain will damage my motorcycle? Should I do any maintenance work after riding in the rain, like re-lubricating the chain or drying anything off? Thanks, Bongoman
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