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by jetmech727
Tue Sep 15, 2009 8:49 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Tips for Motorcycle license test please
Replies: 3
Views: 4435

Tips for Motorcycle license test please

The time has come for me to go for my M license from the M2. We have a graduated licensing system in Ontario. I'm doing my test at the ministry and was wondering what to expect and if you have any advice.

Thanks
by jetmech727
Sun Jul 15, 2007 8:53 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: How do you handle a blown tire?
Replies: 5
Views: 7404

How do you handle a blown tire?

This is a topic the MSF course did not cover. How do you deal with either a front or rear blow out?
by jetmech727
Sun Jul 15, 2007 7:33 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Looking for advice on riding a bigger bike please....
Replies: 4
Views: 6156

Looking for advice on riding a bigger bike please....

This is my 3rd season riding. I started with a CB750 S Nighthawk. While it was a great bike I had always wanted a v star but thought that might be a little much to start with. Anyway, I've finally aquired an 1100 v star. I find it very comfortable and actually easier to handle than the nighthawk.......
by jetmech727
Sun Jul 15, 2007 6:25 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Advice on riding a bigger bike please....
Replies: 4
Views: 2456

Advice on riding a bigger bike please....

This is my 3rd season riding. I started with a CB750 S Nighthawk. While it was a great bike I had always wanted a v star but thought that might be a little much to start with. Anyway, I've finally aquired an 1100 v star. I find it very comfortable and actually easier to handle than the nighthawk.......
by jetmech727
Fri Jun 22, 2007 4:15 am
Forum: Motorcycle Reviews
Topic: 2003 1100 V STAR, what to look for?
Replies: 1
Views: 3950

2003 1100 V STAR, what to look for?

I'm going to have a look at an 03 1100 VSTAR tomorow. Just wanted to know what I should be looking for in terms of things to be concerned about.

Thanks
by jetmech727
Fri Jun 22, 2007 1:05 am
Forum: Motorcycle Reviews
Topic: 2003 1100 VSTAR, what to look for?
Replies: 1
Views: 3827

2003 1100 VSTAR, what to look for?

I'm goignt to have a look at an 03 1100 VSTAR tommorow. Just wanted to know what I should be looking for in terms of things to be concerned about.

Thanks
by jetmech727
Mon Jul 24, 2006 4:44 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: How to Handle Gravel on a Curve
Replies: 17
Views: 28423

This is my second year riding. So far so good, and God be willing it stays that way. I was told that if you manage to lock the rear wheel and get into a skid, the best course of action is to just keep it locked or let off the rear a little bit depending on speed. The Safety course basically said tha...
by jetmech727
Wed Jun 15, 2005 2:46 am
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: Is 2nd gear more clunky becasue of the pass through neutral?
Replies: 5
Views: 4445

You need to pull the engine and split the case.
by jetmech727
Wed Jun 15, 2005 2:45 am
Forum: Trouble Shooting
Topic: Very specific clutch question. 1984 CB750 Nighthawk S..help!
Replies: 0
Views: 2462

Very specific clutch question. 1984 CB750 Nighthawk S..help!

This bike has a type C one way clutch. Do any of you know which way the inner cluth sprag is supposed to rotate? i.e clockwise or counter clockwise? The clutch was redone by the person I bought the bike off, and I dont think it was done correctly. My service manual shows a clutch system that is not ...
by jetmech727
Fri Jun 10, 2005 3:12 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: How do you do emergency stops at highway speed?
Replies: 21
Views: 10218

How do you do emergency stops at highway speed?

I took the course in may. We practiced the emergency stops in the parking lot. I had no trouble. What do I need to know if this should occur at 60mph? Do I down shift? Or do you just squeez the brakes and not worry about the gears? Any advice here would be greatly appreciated. Also is it a safe bet ...