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Arai Helmets

modette — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:22:49 GMT

Did you know that 8 out of 10 riders are wearing the wrong size helmet?

http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/video_player.shtml?vid=283819

Intrnl MC Shows

ibafran — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:04:11 GMT

http://www.womenridersnow.com/

Women can get a 50% discount coupon for the Motorcycle show at this website.

Sorry guys. No such deal for us. Although, its nice to be able to pop for a discounted ticket for our honey.

Site has links to the show nearest you and the whole schedule thing.

Granted that it is pretty risky taking the S.O. to a bike show. They see the nice new gear and shiney fast bikes and get that gleem in their eye. And when they drift up to the trip organizers' tables, anything could happen....

More M109R Failures

SRG — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:37:51 GMT

So I'm sure you've heard me mention some of the problems Suzuki M109R owners are having. Clutch problems, failed transmission, failed final drives, oil puking, etc.

Here is the latest fun repair and supposedly it isn't cheap and requires splitting the cases. Seems like a lot of $$$$ repairs for the owners.

MCNews has no problems giving this machine rave reviews. I wonder when they'll get around to covering some of these issues.

Accidents Involving Motorcycles

NJScooterGal — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:14:39 GMT

This one is taken from today's issue of the Press of Atlantic City;

Published: Wednesday, March 26, 2008

EGG HARBOR CITY

Motorcycle hits school bus,

crashes into woods, igniting fire

A motorcycle being driven on Clarks Landing Road on Tuesday afternoon glanced off an oncoming school bus, veered right into the woods and exploded, sparking a fire that took 15 minutes to extinguish, officials said.

The motorcyclist - Daniel W. Moore, 20, of Williamstown in Gloucester County - fell to the road before the explosion, Sgt. Elwood Solomon said. Moore suffered multiple visible injuries to his knee and leg, and he was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Mainland Campus, in Galloway Township.

Hospital officials declined to describe Moore's condition Tuesday night, at his family's request.

There were no passengers on the bus, and driver Regina M. Fischer, 50, of Galloway Township, was not injured.

The 2007 Yamaha RS6 motorcycle broke apart after the crash, and the gas tank's combustion set fire to 5,000 square feet of weeds, leaves and small trees, Solomon said. City firefighters put out the fire.

The collision occurred at the dividing line at a curve in the road about a mile east of Philadelphia Avenue. Moore, a licensed motorcyclist, was westbound and Fischer eastbound.

No cause was known and the speeds of the vehicles haven't been determined yet, Solomon said. The speed limit at the crash site is 45 mph.

The crash bent the rim of the bus' outside left rear wheel, flattening the tire, but Fischer controlled the bus to stop at the side of the road. It was to be towed later in the day.

The road closed for a half-hour after the accident.

From the Orlando Sentinel

March 23, 2008

1 motorcyclist killed, another injured in crash with truck

ORLANDO - One motorcyclist was killed and another seriously injured in a crash involving a truck Saturday on Old Goldenrod Road in Orange County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

John Jarreau, 52, of Geneva was pronounced dead at Florida Hospital East, an FHP report said. Scott Caballero, 45, of Apopka was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center with serious injuries.

Jarreau and Caballero were both riding motorcycles in the northbound outside lane of Old Goldenrod Road near Desoto Avenue when the crash occurred about 4:45 p.m.

The FHP report said the driver of a Ford truck, Dana Lovik, 40, of Orlando, also was traveling north on Old Goldenrod Road, but was driving in the inside lane.

When Lovik attempted to change lanes, the rear of the Ford struck Caballero's fender, causing the motorcyclist to lose control and strike Jarreau's motorcycle.

Both Caballero and Jarreau were thrown from the vehicles.

Amy L. Edwards, Mike Lafferty and Gabrielle Finley of the Sentinel staff contributed to this report.

Thinking about a new bike

caseysanta — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:23:39 GMT

What do you folks think of a Kawaa KLR. I am thinking about getting one. Any Thoughts?

caseysanta

MSN Forum Group Ride at Gettysburg PA

motojavaphil — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 21:49:08 GMT

I will be in the area during Sept 2008 and wanted to know if any Forum members would like to join us over a weekend. We will be in a campground and it would seem like we all could meet there and have a fire and just talk late into the eve while watching for disgruntled Civil War Ghosts. No RV.., pack a tent, we will make room. Let me know and when I figure out our plans I will let you know and see if we could really make this the first MCN Forum reunion. Is the Gettysburg area too far away, what would be some good alternatives? I will be free and able to go anywhere recommended by folks so lets do it. I'd like to see some areas Jeb Stuart did his magic as well as blew it. In any case meeting you and seeing your steed will be cool. Phil

Electric motorcycles on Treehugger

torqueman — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:11:10 GMT

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/11/electric-motorcycles-dirtbikes-7-cool-green.php

Check out the drag bike. How cool is that?

MonoTracer (Motorcycle or Car???)

modette — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:32:26 GMT

http://blog.wired.com/cars/2008/11/monotracer-the.html

Want a laugh...

modette — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:15:04 GMT

Will I really get more power from PepBoy exhaust tips on my motorcycle??? Will roids really make me this dumb???

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HAYABUSA-EXHAUST-99-07-CHROME-OR-STEALTH-BLACK_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a543Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1309QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem170277032213QQitemZ170277032213QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_615wt_0

His Other Products:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HAYABUSA-TUNNEL-RAM-HAYABUSA-EXHAUST-CHROME_W0QQitemZ170278428917QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item170278428917&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72&#ht_695wt_0

His Videos on Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re-LFJIxMfA

Taken from:
http://www.sportbikes.net/forums/general-sportbikes/407086-buy-lord-humongous.html

Spring-Summer-Fall Riding Weather & Misc.

OzarkWingGuy — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:36:59 GMT

I want to thank everyone who really showed me how good it was in parts of this country for winter riding and my condolences to hear the terrible winter some of you experienced in which the bike was buried deep in the garage. I know with some winter is holding on but I thought I'd start this to hear about how difficult some of our riding is in what we would consider the "better" riding weather.

Here in the Ozarks we can still have an overnight freeze but as I peek the keys I'm hearing a Spring thunderstorm outside my window. We are also beginning tornado season here in the southern Ozarks. Earlier today it was 78 degrees but the rest of the week is full of chances for thunderstorms and cool riding weather. I'll take this over those summer days over 100 degrees with high humidity. So we will see what this riding season holds in store.

141 mpg Scooter (Hybrid)

modette — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:48:52 GMT

http://blog.wired.com/cars/2008/11/piaggio-unveils.html

Winter Toy

modette — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:33:50 GMT

Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfpQmuPO7c0

Article:
http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2008/02/ad-boivin-explorer-aprilia-sxv.html

Site that sells the kits:
http://2moto.com/

Motorcycle Consumer News

modette — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:37:12 GMT

Is this legit from MCN????

http://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Consumer-News-2-year/dp/B000WM6NZM

bike links & stuff, as collected

ibafran — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:45:55 GMT

AWRIGHT!

I posted up a few links to videos of biker stuff that seemed to be recieved well or tolerated. In the spirit of spirit, post links to that crazy biker videos from youtube, movie trailers, and stuff that is fun but not necessarily of great import deserving a thread all its own. Thus, we might accumulate an ongoing archive of fun stuff all in one thread. Snide comments and hilarity might rule the thread. Unfortunately, we will have to be careful as this is a family forum. Lets see how long we can go before Torqueman has to delete something. I can envision his angst, palpitating heart, sweating palms, and itchy 'delete' digit.

http://www.brittown.com/

trailer from a brit bike film. Sound seems to be correct for the bikes.

Edit:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=b96qUn1EKsI

Vincent parade, IOM 2007

moved this here just so others might not have to go looking for it.

There is another from some time ago that people liked. If a forum member has it saved somehow, He/She could bring it forward to here.

Checkers Automotive

modette — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:25:48 GMT

Direct Link:
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r134/modette99/MISC/checkers.jpg

JohnnyPag Motorcycles

OzarkWingGuy — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:28:29 GMT

How many of you have heard of these motorcycles? It was news to me. I visited an out of town dealership and they had several of the Spyder models. They were selling like hotcakes at $4495 out the door.

http://www.johnnypag.com/motorcycles/spyder300/index.php

Safety Course - Nov. 15

drummer — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:18:07 GMT

Just wanted to let others know there is an excellent safety course on November 15, 2008, in Charlotte, NC.

Here's the link in case ....

http://www.motomark1.com/Services/PMS.htm

Favorite Motorcycle Game?

OzarkWingGuy — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:18:37 GMT

"No" don't even let your mind go there; thats not what I'm talking about. I played mine today. I ended up at Wild Horse BBQ in Sallisaw, Oklahoma for a late lunch. Then I sat my GPS to take me home and ever so often when I saw a road that might meander in that direction I'd turn that way and go until the GPS re-calculated and didn't tell me to turn around. I'd follow that road a while and see all kinds of new sights from the foliage or something else different in the landscape that I had not seen before even if I may have been down that road before. Thats about my 2nd or 3rd favorite game on the bike. Whats yours?

Motorcycles and the economy

OzarkWingGuy — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:35:24 GMT

I don't think any of us are economists that I know of. My short tenure as a day trader was somewhat like a love-affair with a Queen Honey Bee; short, sweet, intense and ended up stinging me hard and sending me back to being a real worker-bee. But it is fun to speculate here from time to time. For those of you who's 401k has been sinking like ratings of a Oliver Stone movie at a John Birch Society Meeting we have seen our lifes savings going up in smoke. No worries, we still have our two-wheeled steeds to bring some happiness to our tired bones. But what will happen to some of the outrageous prices of new motorcycles?? That is the question I ponder this morning as I anticipate my days outing on my two-wheeled behemoth called a "Gold Wing." Daily I study the classifieds to see what two-wheeled wonder some fickly owner such as myself has grown tired of and ready to toss some other direction for a pittance of wampum. Sadly I realize some of these people are parting company not because their love-affair has grown as cold as a aging pop-star orgy but they are parting with their two-wheeled friend out of financial necessity and the saddest part is all to often they owe more than the market will allow on their steed. So I wonder will the banks that soon own them be able to get anything near what the payoff is or will they have to write off a large debt. And will my conscience even allow me to offer a low price to the owner, knowing they can't afford to take it and can't afford not to. But any item is only worth what it will produce in viable currency or trade.

Helmets with Bluetooth Capability

motojavaphil — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:27:23 GMT

I am thinking about buying one of these things but am not sure as to how they work and what to look for. I need some advice and guidance. Anyone have any comments or recommendations?
Thanks,
Phil

ScooterGal's wreck

caseysanta — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:30:29 GMT

I think I saw a tread that mentioned your accident. I'm not sure but I do hope I was wrong. Are you Ok ?????

caseysanta

aka The worried man

New here

LadiesLetsRide — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:26:26 GMT

Hi everyone!! I am new here and just wanted to say hello and thanks for accepting my membership. This Thursday I start my msf class, Finally. I have been procrastinating for a year now. Go figure, I own a website dedicated to female riders but I don't even know how to ride yet. Well does a 4 wheeler count?.. anyway i would like some support and good advice if you have any.... Thank you!!!

Shannon
www.ladiesletsride.com

Honda's SMART Trainer

ibafran — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:18:34 GMT

Well, I just got my mag today and was paging thru it when Franke Santos's feature caught my eye.

Her thorough and concise report generated a burning desire to get my hands on the trainer and play with all its features.

This past spring, I got to try a very similar trainer at a motorcycle show. So similar as that I believe that it was this very model. At the show there was no indication who was making the trainer. It doesn't come as a surprise to me that Honda has backed this effort in some way. I may bother to try and find my related post at the time and bring it here as an edit.

Unfortunately, at the show there was too much noise to hear the audio prompts. And there wasn't enough time to fully play with the machine due to others wanting to get their chance. The rider coach at the time was really helpful.

M. Santos notes that "there are many more hazards than a ride would have in real life." I would beg to differ. Here in good ol' chicagoland, the video doesnt have enough to stay current.

I hope that the trainer will be in a few chicagoland dealerships. I will be calling around looking to have some more fun. If anyone can post up a link as to which dealerships (nationwide) have the trainer, I would appreciate that.

This could be a great thing. I envision lots of people trying it for lots of different reasons and having a great time learning neat stuff while being unaware of how much their "rider's intuition" is being improved.

Looks like fun to me!

CNN Motorcycle Story

ST-TLW — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:49:05 GMT

I found this interesting and thought it would spur some discussion here.

What do you think? (sorry, I don't know how to do the live link thing)

http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/10/30/marine.motorcycles/index.html#cnnSTCVideo

Motorcycle Test Rides

modette — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:14:29 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CW7yiJrh4WM

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Biker jokes and follies

ibafran — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:11:20 GMT

I cant remember if we tried this before. If you heard any biker humor or stories that might be suitable for a general audience, post 'em here. I used to have three shaggy dog biker jokes/stories that I saved for biker campfires. Its probably just as well that I cant remember them.

The Society of American Geometricians (SAG) have enough members who ride bikes to form a bike club. Hells Angles.

We have to start somewhere. I have left a lot of room for improvement.

www.LadiesLetsRide.com

LadiesLetsRide — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:32:23 GMT

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LadiesLetsRide.com is a website designed to provide Women the opportunity to have a large impact in the motorcycle world. This site

is a unique space that supports social functions such as open discussions which allows all members to learn and converse amongst each

other. In addition, LadiesLetsRide.com provides monthly evening events which permit Women to come out and connect with other female riders.

We are not a motorcycle club, we are a family. Come join us today!

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"Making FAst Look Sexy"

C50T Boulevard Sounds

agfinguy — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:48:54 GMT

I've been riding for about 3 months now, a 2008 C50T Boulevard which I love. I search the internet and saw where some people drill symetrical holes in their muffle tailpipes to get a better sound or they "debaffle" them. I don't know enough about it to make a well informed decision - does anyone have a good web site that explains this? I found one that says you loose gas mileage but get a better growl..

thanks everyone

agfinguy

C50T Boulevard

agfinguy — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:05:23 GMT

I got the bike three months ago and ride to work and everywhere else I can... I want to get several accessoried for it.. passenger foot board, rack, travel bag and one thing I have learned about my new found sport is that nothing for motorcycles are cheap. Which is fine but then I have to prioritize my wish list. I'm writing this post to see if anyone knows of a website or company that sells stuff at a reasonable price.

Thanks

Negotiating Price With Dealership

CNHW — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:30:13 GMT

I am looking to buy my first motorcycle and am interested to know if negotiating a price for a bike is similar to car price negotiations....is there much room for negotiation or is it assumed that the sticker price is the final sale price?

If negotiating is the norm, is there a resource out there that will provide me information on what the dealer paid for the bike? Also, what is a fair markup on a bike (from what the dealer paid)?

Thanks very much,

Corey

Lots of Old Bikes on the road

sv650 — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:55:45 GMT

Has anyone else noticed how many older bikes are one the road since the price of gas has gone up? I have always used my bike daily for everything, and here in Austin I have noticed that there are lots of older bikes on the road. Today in the supermarket parking lot there was a 450 Honda Nighthawk with a strange looking Vetter topcase. I thing all of these older bikes wher stored in garages and broght out to try to save a little mone on gas. Anyone else notice the ssme?

140mph and Caught in London

modette — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:02:54 GMT

http://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/479/Motorcyclist-filmed-doing-over-140mph.4537826.jp

Mustang Pony

ironhead97 — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:16:48 GMT

Trauscher brought up having a Mustang Pony years ago. So I went and looked them up. Here's the link to copy and paste. http://mmcoa.org/history.html It's very interesting. Be sure to click on the old adds link.
I used to know the fellow that invented the Rokon. That was a cool bike too. I've seen a couple at vintage shows in the last year.
Little bikes like these were probably way ahead of their time. Sort of the scooters of today. I remember the Cushman and the Hummer and the Harley Rapido.
Does any one else have some cool links or memories of little motorcycles from the past?

2008 Demo Ride impressions...

OzarkWingGuy — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:19:11 GMT

... from a non-professional such as myself at the just concluding Bikes, Blues and BBQ in NW Arkansas.

--H-D did it right. Sign you up and as soon as the bike you want is ready its off you go on the laid out course, un-escorted (except for the V-Rod Muscle).

--V-Rod Muscle - kool bike but why not put that motor in something of touring design??

--Electra-Glide CVO - 30-something grand for a bike my stock Wing will blow away. And yes I can buy two Wings for the CVO price.

--Cross-bones - First time I ever rode a springer. Kool styling, poor handling suspension. Motor is much better than the suspension can handle.

--Rocker C - Kool look, handled ok, passenger must remove their butt to ride, can't have any junk in the trunk and still fit. If you plan on carrying even a change of underwear this bike is not for you. No wonder those chopper guys smell so bad.

--Heritage Softail Classic - "Hello my old friend." Not fast but it works. If I was gonna buy another Harley this would be the one. Smooth engine, reasonable power, running lights, windshield, bags and plenty of comfort that just fits me.

--All the rest of the H-Ds very forgetable.

--V-Max - boo, I didn't get to ride they were booked. Initially great looking bike that looks good, runs good and is priced to NOT sell.

--Victory Vision - I was prepared and wanted to like this bike. It did not happen. I applaud the way they have stuck with their brand and continued to grow their products and hope they continue to do so. But I was very disappointed in the bike. I rode it after an hour and forty-five minute ride on the Wing in 50 degree weather with the grip warmers and seat warmer on at speeds of 80-90 mph. The Vision quickly turned into a Nightmare. The transmission was clunky, the power was disappointing, and the bike just felt cheap. I did like the large floorboards and the way the were tilted to make a comfortable position for my 6ft1 frame. But by the time I got back 40 minutes later what I first thought was comfortable had made my back hurt, my legs were suffering from lack of circulation and my bottom was already sore. They tried to out V-Twin Harley and got beat hands down IMHO.

--Kaw ZX-14. "Forgive me Lord for the lust in my heart" that was only exceeded by the pain in my wrists. This bike was a monster in every gear, at every speed. It was tight and well-balanced. But after 20 minutes my hands hurt. It was gobbs better than my ZX-11. Thats pretty technical but explains exactly how it seemed. Whatever category you mention it was gobbs better in everything. If I could turn the clock back 25 years this would be the bike I'd want but would try to keep myself from buying in order to keep my drivers liscense.

--Kaw Versys - This was another bike that I was prepared to like a lot. In fact I went into this experiment looking for a small bike that I would add to the stable to go with the Wing. I felt sure after all I'd read this would be that bike; after riding I realized it definitely is not the one. I was pleased with the price for all that you got. As I somewhat aggresively moved thru the gears I was sad that the engine was rather anemic even compared to the Wing. The buzz in the engine transferred to the seat giving your butt a buzz rather than the H-D vibration. Ok I know how you guys are gonna take that and run with it but thats the most accurate way I can describe it without pondering how to avoid your wisecracks.

--Editing this to add one that I forgot which was the H-D Electra-Glide trike. This was my first time to ever ride a trike. I knew all about how the steering physics were different but had never experienced it. For someone that has been riding motorcycles for over 40 years it was a disconcerting feel. I didn't care for it. I'm sure I'd get used to it if I had to, and I hope I never have to.

Many models I didn't ride this year because I rode them last year and they remain largely unchanged such as the Concours, the big cruisers from Kaw, Yam and Victory, and the FJR, FZ1 and R1. I'm certainly not a professional and didn't get a chance to put these bikes thru very many tests. But I know my riding style and what I look for in a bike. Your riding style and needs may vary from this long-time rider so my views are just that. One of these that I mentioned that I didn't like may be just what you are looking for and would fit your needs perfectly. I very much appreciate all the brands that made their bikes available to us. This could not have been an inexpensive endeavor. I think Honda missed out on a good opportunity. I don't know if the brands that did show up will recoup their expenses with bikes they sell from this event but I do know that there will be bikes sold by those that allowed us to ride that would not have been sold. Also the people these companies sent to represent them did a fine job and left a very favorable impression of their company.

new rider bike recommendations.

stones — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 08:57:35 GMT

I am a new rider 6ft 1inch tall 210 lbs. I would appreciated any recommendations in respect to my purchase of first bike. I was thinking a cruiser or sport/crusier.

Thanks

Vincent Black Night

NJScooterGal — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 03:38:01 GMT

Rich and I like the spot on Jay Leno called "Jay's Garage". I was looking at some of the video I had missed and came across Jay showing us his 1955 Vincent Black Night.

Even though it looks a little like a scooter, it has some cool features like the way you put it up on the center stand. For a scooter, mine is a real PITA to get on the center stand.

Well, I thought ya'll would like to see the video, so here is the link.

http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/video_player.shtml?vid=622602

Enjoy!

Update on 132mph Ticket

modette — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:19:24 GMT

Brother in-law and I are still working with our lawyer on this, but so far this is what the DA is willing to do right off the bat.

6 Points
$1000 Fine
2-4 days in Jail (this is up to the Judge not the DA, the DA said the Judge has been giving everyone that does over 90mph some jail time). Which to me seems crazy for a speeding ticket.

I'm probably going to tell the lawyer to talk with the DA again and make it sound like we want a Jury trial or a better deal, because they do not have a leg to stand on. Which even our lawyer said. (brother in-law is going to talk to the lawyer today). Worst case I'll be calling the DA...and explain to him he has nothing.

Our lawyer has mailed us the police report, so we should get that soon. I guess the cop said she first Visually saw us at 134mph, and then she locked onto us with radar at 132mph (remember she was going the other way, and I do not care how good a cop is trained things look slower coming head on). Also she acts like we were riding together which is not true, I was ahead and had passed many vehicles and the brother in-law was waiting till he could make legal passes. At no time other then when we got to the mountain were we together. Also she claimed her vehicle a Dodge SUV could not go 132mph to keep up with...so how then if we did 132mph was she right behind us as we turned into the lot. So her claim that she was RIGHT behind us when we turned into the parking lot, can not be true we were parked and the brother in-law had his helmet off and I was about to take mine off. We were in the lot a good 3-4 minutes before we watched her come into the lot.

For all she knew we were going the other way (wrong bikes).

See reasons like this is why I do not like cops that do traffic duty, they feel they got to lie to make their case stronger. So I feel maybe I should lie too. If I did take it to Jury trial maybe I'll just say I was going the other way, show me some proof...like in vehicle camera or something. Which I'm assuming (forgot to ask the lawyer) if there was one because that would obviously show the truth, and we probably get off Scott free.

Well at least it is a county jail in the middle of nowhere so like the lawyer said, it be like a cheap motel with crappy food. He said it would not be crowded and the people in there would be those with DUI's and other petty crimes.

K&N

Trentor — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:50:28 GMT

K&N say you can replace your stock filter element for a little boost in power with no other mods. I did that to my GSF600S and it immediately ran terrible. After I put the stock filter back & it ran perfect, I wanted to take it back, but it was a Honda place where my wife worked and they said they have Honda filters that sit on the shelf, and this is a Suzuki....

I didn't want gas mileage to go down, so I re-jetted the airbox...made a figure-8 shape out of the thin, corrugated cardboard the thing came in. Eventually, I got it to run as good as before.

So, now it seems the filter got a little dirty, and gas mileage dropped, and I'm sure performance has, too. So, I put the stock, paper element back in & I think things are good again.

So, my advice is, if you want to improve performance you can put a K&N in and re-jet & leave the stock exhaust where it is. But if you don't want to re-jet, don't bother as their claims of boosting power with no modifications is a total lie.

But this is just my experience...I am wondering if others experienced the thame sing.

VFR Interceptor question

Trentor — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:55:03 GMT

Test rode an '02 Interceptor for a friend. My 600 Bandit will go OK in 6th at 42 mph. The Interceptor wouldn't do that...it didn't like being in very high a gear when riding, unless I was going faster, as I was lugging the engine at lower speeds.

Is this normal for the '02- VFR? - Thanx

Legal Question

modette — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 10:14:13 GMT

I sold my 2001 Yamaha FZ1 to a guy. Well kind of...

He came and looked at the bike, liked what he saw, liked the price and did not even haggle. He is new to motorcycles, and is in the Army so thus he had to take the MSF course still.

Because of a previous flake of a buyer I told him I wanted a non refundable deposit of $500 so I would know he is serious and thus would cancel the ads. He went to an ATM and brought me the $500 in cash, I then had him sign a contract stating that this was non refundable and the remainder of the amount owed is $2,900. I had him sign two copies and gave him one and one for my record.

He was suppose to pickup the bike October 2nd (Thursday) and I saved all the emails and reread them and that is the day we agreed on. He was suppose to show up with a buddy to get the bike and pay the remainder balance in cash, I also had offered to trailer him the bike or ride it to his place if I could get a ride back. So really no excuse that he could not get the bike even earlier if he wanted (as I do not work and he knows that I am home all day everyday).

Contact stopped from him on 9-30-2008, and still I have heard nothing from his private or Army email account. He has both my home and cell numbers that were provided to him in email, plus he knows my address.

I guess what time frame legally should I give this guy to come get the bike? At this point I might just wait till spring to sell the bike anyways...but was going to fix it up more in the winter (heck I might have a change of hart and keep it even). I still hold the title unsigned, still insured, and still plated.

Thanks for the help from everyone on this...