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by sm1tty
Sun Mar 26, 2006 2:42 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Motorcycles and Traffic Lights
Replies: 28
Views: 10052

I had a problem with signal sensirs also and purchased a Signal Sorcer... that was over a year ago and i have yet to not trigger the sensors I encounter. Don't ask me why; I even tried it on my bicycle a couple of times and it never failed me ,,
by sm1tty
Sat Jul 30, 2005 3:13 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Trying to decide which bike
Replies: 8
Views: 4108

After 30 years away from motorcycles my choice was the V Star Classic; I have a short inseam and the seat height is a non issue. The Bike does have more power than I have heard others say. I cruise at 75 with no problems and my only complaint is the vibration on the bars. I guess the one shock I was...
by sm1tty
Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:25 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: 3000 mile service
Replies: 8
Views: 5349

I have the manual and don't see a big change in the service; almost like they are getting more out of the labor than anything else... I guess shopping around may help. being in the arean that I am provides me with a lot of choices,,,although you would think where you bought it would be the place tha...
by sm1tty
Mon Jun 06, 2005 4:11 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: 3000 mile service
Replies: 8
Views: 5349

3000 mile service

Question for Yamaha or for that matter any brand; I have a 3000 mile service coming up and I was quoted from the dealer $300+ for this. What exactly is involved with this? At the 600 mile I spent over $200, I thought by driving the bike more I would save in the long run. but at these rates I would s...
by sm1tty
Fri Mar 18, 2005 3:50 pm
Forum: Motorcycle Reviews
Topic: 2005 Honda Rebel
Replies: 47
Views: 96865

85- 90 mpg

When I got back into the Bike scene after 30 years I bought a Rebel to hone my skills. After 2 months and 3000 miles I averaged 85 mpg and a couple of times it hovered around the 90 mpg. It could get up to 75 mph on the road but hey, it wasn't made for that type of driving. It was a forgiving machin...