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