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by jlmay
Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:50 pm
Forum: Performance and Mods
Topic: centerstand bracket
Replies: 1
Views: 3356

centerstand bracket

I have a Vance&Hine on my 1999 Ninja 500 from the previous owner, it had the center stand removed. I have read somewhere (cant remember where though..) that I can put the center stand back on and have it useable with a modified bracket. I've looked around but I can't seem to find anything, does ...
by jlmay
Wed Mar 21, 2007 3:21 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Just getting started
Replies: 23
Views: 7698

I believe I read the closer the color is to white on the color scale, the better visibility; with white being the best.

and they sell reflective yellow vests too.
by jlmay
Tue Mar 20, 2007 5:57 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: PreBeginner- got lots of ?'s
Replies: 21
Views: 7855

Those hoses are probably breathers or overflow. I'm guessing the black one is a breather or something to do with emmissions and the clear one is a carb overflow tube. I could be completely wrong as I'm not familiar with your bike though.

LED kit? Now we see why you got into riding. Let me guess ...
by jlmay
Tue Mar 20, 2007 1:51 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: PreBeginner- got lots of ?'s
Replies: 21
Views: 7855

sorry for the necrobump, but I bought my first bike today, and after a few minutes of trying to get the clutch contorl right I took off for my first ride. Then it ended about 20 feet later with me laying on the ground with the bike ontop of me. lol. It hurt a little but now I know I can lift the ...
by jlmay
Fri Feb 02, 2007 9:34 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: PreBeginner- got lots of ?'s
Replies: 21
Views: 7855

I've been noticing the Ninja 250/500R's and Suzuki GS500 as novice bike's, would those be good choices? I guess I'll have to see how they fit when I go to the dealerships to shop around.
by jlmay
Thu Feb 01, 2007 5:44 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: PreBeginner- got lots of ?'s
Replies: 21
Views: 7855

thanks for answering my questions, and I'm reading those other guides too. I have another question :oops:
I was looking at some jackets online. The mesh type look better since I live in the south and it gets hot, but do they offer the same protection as full leather? Also, do they come with the ...
by jlmay
Thu Feb 01, 2007 3:15 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: PreBeginner- got lots of ?'s
Replies: 21
Views: 7855

PreBeginner- got lots of ?'s

I'm very interested in getting a motorcycle, however, I don't have much knowledge of them other than some reading, but some of it is just kinda "whoosh".

1. I drive a looong way from home to work, college, etc. and I don't know if a motorcycle can handle the long trips I make. Because most listings ...