Motorcycles anyone

[Squireman131]

I wanna know how many fretters ride motorcycles. My mom and step-dad bought a new honda shadow a couple months ago and I have a yamaha GT80 from the 70's or 80's. I was wondering if any of you know why the throttle cable sticks? Also how hard is it to chnage spark plugs? i really want to fix it up so i have something to ride.

[Spudman]

:wave: me.

I grew up in a motorcycle shop. Used to race motocross and enduros. Now I burn up the highways on my vintage Yamaha XJ100.


Changing plugs is a breeze. Make sure you gap them properly before installing the new ones.

[just strum]

:wave: me.

I grew up in a motorcycle shop. Used to race motocross and enduros. Now I burn up the highways on my vintage Yamaha XJ100.


Changing plugs is a breeze. Make sure you gap them properly before installing the new ones.


oh, this one you can enlarge - man, youza justa no fun.

Edit, same size, never mind.

[Squireman131]

hah thats a nice bke from what ican see in the photo. I was watching a video and the throttle cable not being adjusted could cause it to stick. Anyone know if thats true? Im coming home tommorow and im gonna pull it out and see what the whole thing looks like. Last time i rode it was about 2 years ago and its been uncovered for a year so i hope nothing else is wrong with it.

[SuperSwede]

Thats a pretty ride you got there Spuds :)

[WackyT]

Ride a '94 Suzuki Intruder 1400. Have had her since buying her off the showroom floor in '95 when the new models came in.

[marnold]

Obligatory quote:


I don't want a pickle
Just want to ride on my motor-cicle
And I don't want a tickle
I'd rather ride on my motor-cicle
And I don't want to die
I just want to ride on my motor-cy-cle

Having said that, I have no interest in motorcycles. I totally understand why people like them, but if I'm going to go 70 MPH, I want to be surrounded by steel.

[Spudman]

Obligatory quote:



Having said that, I have no interest in motorcycles. I totally understand why people like them, but if I'm going to go 70 MPH, I want to be surrounded by steel.

You get that way when you go from 70 to 0. On a motorcycle at 70 you are surrounded by air.

[stingx]

I ride a Honda VTX. It's my 4th street bike and I have had all kinds of dirtbikes since age 10.

http://stubble.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/ed_on_bike.jpg

[marnold]

You get that way when you go from 70 to 0. On a motorcycle at 70 you are surrounded by air.
Kinda like falling off a cliff. It's not the fall per se. It's the sudden stop.

[warren0728]

I ride a Honda VTX. It's my 4th street bike and I have had all kinds of dirtbikes since age 10.

http://stubble.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/ed_on_bike.jpg
wow pete...i always thought you were older! :eek: :thwap: :poke:

ww

[F_BSurfer]

Here I am with my 2003 Electra Glide and my two girls and my grandson been riding my whole life still have a Honda 250 2 stroke just kinda look at it anymore the thing will hurt ya.

[Squireman131]

So Im home now and i got a better look at it. The seats rusted off its hinges but not really a big deal i need to get a new battery and spark plug and throttle cable. At first the wheels were locked up and i tryed moving it and it didnt. So i sprayed some WD40 in it and it went so i think thats all thats wrong with it. I got a new project now, so me and my step brother who knows alot about bikes are going to try to salvage a cable from a old trike this sunday.

[stingx]

Here I am with my 2003 Electra Glide and my two girls and my grandson been riding my whole life still have a Honda 250 2 stroke just kinda look at it anymore the thing will hurt ya.

Nice bike :AOK:

My first street bike was an '89 Sportster. Once the current bike gets decrepit it will be replaced with a Road King.

[Steve206]

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k307/Slewis206/2picture.jpg

No idea if this is the way to do this??

My 1976 R75/6. with a 12 year old wannabee sitting on it.

Steve

[just strum]

wow pete...i always thought you were older! :eek: :thwap: :poke:

ww

I pictured him as being taller.

[Katastrophe]

I have an '06 Sportster that I never get the chance to ride. That makes me sad.:thwap:

[ted s]

I used to, Yamaha 920 Virago, Honda 1100 Shadow, Kawi Zr7 and Concours.

[just strum]

When I'm out with the gang

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h16/auroraohio/minibike-777978.jpg

[Spudman]

This picture will be bigger. 1982 XJ100 Yamaha. All but 2100 miles are mine.
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w149/srspud/Motorcycle/Sunday7-27024.jpg

[peachhead]

Kinda like falling off a cliff. It's not the fall per se. It's the sudden stop.

exactly the reason why I'm afraid to go to a Harley dealer. I've wanted a Sportster for years but the whole nothing-between-me-and-the-pavement thing keeps me from doing it.

[Katastrophe]

I've wanted a Sportster for years but the whole nothing-between-me-and-the-pavement thing keeps me from doing it.


There is risk, but it is manageable. Take a safety course, wear protective gear, ride like the other guy doesn't see you, and ride with friends in groups.

Sign up and take an MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foudation) Basic Rider Course in your area. It's a controlled environment, on smaller bikes, at relatively low speeds. They are a ton of fun, and you learn great stuff, too!

[just strum]

exactly the reason why I'm afraid to go to a Harley dealer. I've wanted a Sportster for years but the whole nothing-between-me-and-the-pavement thing keeps me from doing it.

Mine would be a Harley Fat Boy. But one trip out the driveway and I may never come back.

[Squireman131]

So i got the throttle cable fixed i think. I used the cable of a old mountain bike haha. All i ned to do is fill her up and change the plugs and i should be good.

[tremoloman]

Here's me with my Triumph Sprint ST when I bought it new in 2001. (fuel-injected 955cc Triple)
I've made many updates to it since and I'll post some updated pix tonight.