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by ichijou
Sat Aug 23, 2008 2:27 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Appearance
Topic: bolt tightening
Replies: 7
Views: 6235

thank you very much, i'm definitely going to watch those bolts like a hawk now.
by ichijou
Fri Aug 22, 2008 4:22 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Appearance
Topic: bolt tightening
Replies: 7
Views: 6235

that's a lot of bolts isn't it, do you know off hand if the honda manual or the service manual has a picture showing where all these bolts are?
by ichijou
Fri Aug 22, 2008 9:45 am
Forum: Maintenance & Appearance
Topic: bolt tightening
Replies: 7
Views: 6235

bolt tightening

well i feel kind of silly, i stopped by the bike shop for one reason, and i found out something else, some of the bolts on my handlebar were loose, which explained where the rattling sound was coming from, it just didn't occur to me that such things could get loose on a big bike and all. well, now t...
by ichijou
Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:59 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Rollin without a helmet is loud and windy
Replies: 78
Views: 29706

Re: harsh words

I dont like to wear a helmet, and i ussually dont. More honestly I dont wear one unless it is cold out. I think its a little harsh to consider me a dumb A**. because there are certain advantages to not wearing one. For the astute rider. such as i can hear someone bearing down on me and have escaped...
by ichijou
Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:40 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Where do I put my foot?
Replies: 20
Views: 11526

i was planning on asking this as well, as last night i took a wide turn and ended up shifting up by accident because i normally put my feet out pretty far on the pegs.
by ichijou
Thu Jul 31, 2008 1:21 pm
Forum: Performance and Mods
Topic: increasing max weight limit
Replies: 4
Views: 17125

thanks, next time i stop by the bike shop i'll ask about the cost of upgrading the suspension.
by ichijou
Wed Jul 30, 2008 2:36 pm
Forum: Performance and Mods
Topic: increasing max weight limit
Replies: 4
Views: 17125

increasing max weight limit

i've got a 92 nighthawk 750, the manual states the max weight is 375, is there a way to increase that, upwards of say to 500?
by ichijou
Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:12 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Oiling Chain
Replies: 8
Views: 3000

after you spray it do you need to let it sit or go ride awhile, or does it not matter?
by ichijou
Sun Jul 13, 2008 10:37 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: How to go SLOW!
Replies: 21
Views: 21350

hey crash, just wanted to say i was able to ace my dmv driving test thanks to some of the tips i picked up in this video, thanks. any chance you can do a video about going from 0 to what have you, fast take offs, slow take offs, effects of the throttle and clutch when going from a dead stop to takin...
by ichijou
Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:40 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: question about rpms
Replies: 5
Views: 3194

question about rpms

i've got a 92 nighthawk 750, and i took it down to the shop today just to check something out, and in talking to the owner i was told that i was running at too low an rpm most times. i shift from 1st to 2nd at 3k then shift up at 4k for each gear after, but he told me i should be getting up to betwe...