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by OLR77
Sat May 03, 2008 2:53 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Clutch-Less Shifting, Final Answer??
Replies: 118
Views: 63020

Clutch-Less Shifting, Final Answer??

I have heard many different opinions about clutch-less shifting and the need to do so with supersport bikes at high rates of speed and acceleration. Some say its the way to go due to the power and acceleration however, I have also been told this is very hard on the trany and should not be done. Just ...
by OLR77
Sun Nov 04, 2007 11:59 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: GSXR600 freaked out on me....
Replies: 5
Views: 2708

Still confusing

Why would the alternator not keep the bike running once started even if the battery is dead.

PS I have a Katana, this is my roommates bike, the GSXR that is having problems.

Thanks
by OLR77
Sun Nov 04, 2007 10:52 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: GSXR600 freaked out on me....
Replies: 5
Views: 2708

GSXR600 freaked out on me....

got a 2006 gsxr600, battery died on me when I left the safety light on, recharged it, rode for a while then left it on again. Batter died for a second time. After a quick jump, I rode for about 1 mile then the bike went crazy, tach gauge was jumping up and down, motor was surging, then all lights ...
by OLR77
Wed Aug 01, 2007 12:04 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: New Rider Question about dumping bikes
Replies: 31
Views: 12473

New Bike, thought I was cool and all, pulled up to the gym which has bike parking directly infront of the front doors, THOUGHT i put the kickstand down and over she went........

Picked her up, put my helmet back on and drove away.....quickly....
by OLR77
Wed Aug 01, 2007 11:31 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Valve adjustment on brand new bike, Really Necessary????
Replies: 11
Views: 4877

Valve adjustment on brand new bike, Really Necessary????

Hello, I am a new motorcycle owner. Have ridden many times over the years but now own my own. I purchased a Suzuki Katana 750 (brand new). It has 620 miles and I am preparing to take it in for its first maintenance (oil change etc…). I am being told it’s a three hour service and the cost will be ...