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by Reluctant-but-ready
Fri Nov 04, 2005 10:51 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: my god what is that noise?
Replies: 5
Views: 3452

it was everytime on a down shift but only if i was at 3200 rpms or more... but only at the very beginning when it would catch it was just make a grinding noise for a second then stop... thats why im wondering if its just an old clutch... i can remember when i used to ride around in his ford escort a...
by Reluctant-but-ready
Thu Nov 03, 2005 1:25 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: my god what is that noise?
Replies: 5
Views: 3452

my god what is that noise?

last night i was riding my bike and when i was downshifting to decelerate it was making a griding noise when i let the clutch out... but only when i downshifted.... what could this be? is if safe to ride my bike... or will i be doing inreversable damage.... any ideas would be appreciated... happy tr...
by Reluctant-but-ready
Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:47 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Winterizing a bike
Replies: 1
Views: 1865

Winterizing a bike

Its getting pretty cold.. and well i probally only have 3 weeks left of riding... so how should i start preparing my bike for winter.... the previous owner lived here in Utah so should i have the the radiator checked for the anti freeze content? or do you think it should be ok... i filled up the res...
by Reluctant-but-ready
Mon Oct 24, 2005 9:22 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: New Helmet, I can't feel my cheeks.
Replies: 5
Views: 3151

sounds a little small... but it should be good and snug when you get it... because the padding will stretch a little over time... so when your looking for a helmet dont go for the perfect fit.. go for the one that hugs... and it will eventually get to the perfect fit... at least this is my experienc...
by Reluctant-but-ready
Mon Oct 24, 2005 9:15 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Braking, gears, starting out questions.
Replies: 22
Views: 7838

so motos dont have abs... i thought abs was like ancient technology ... whats going on here guys!!! i actually would feel better with an abs system on my bike.... which bikes are equiped with em now..... just for refrence im probally going to buy a new bike come summer... and give my Honda CBR600 to...
by Reluctant-but-ready
Sun Oct 23, 2005 8:59 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Braking, gears, starting out questions.
Replies: 22
Views: 7838

lets go back to this locking brake stuff... i had to make a quick stop the other day and my bike started swaying to the side before i made a complete stop... did my brakes lock up ... and if they did.. should i have disengaged the brake then reapplied when the swerving stopped... just curious... hap...
by Reluctant-but-ready
Sun Oct 23, 2005 8:42 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: son of a @$#%* !!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 5131

son of a @$#%* !!!!

I was trying to ride home from work the other day when i found out the road sensors dont pick up my bike ... ergo the $#%@ing light never turns green... so i end up having to run red lights just to make it home without making mucho right turns... does this happen to anyone else... or does utah just ...
by Reluctant-but-ready
Tue Oct 18, 2005 5:51 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: any good.... by these prices i would think not...
Replies: 1
Views: 1947

any good.... by these prices i would think not...

guys seriously ...... i have a sport bike but im riding around with just a helmet and a hoody with jeans and tennis shoes... well id like to get a jacket and at least some gloves so ive been checking out new enough.com and well they have a jacket for like 70 bucks (Textile) http://www.newenough.com/...
by Reluctant-but-ready
Fri Oct 14, 2005 10:05 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: changing your oil a job for me or a mechanic?
Replies: 12
Views: 5051

Alright Alright a tork wrench it is... i guess im going shopping today.. but about the special filter tool ... the filters pretty big so i dont think any wrench will fit on it... (at least that I own) i think it would need a belt wrench... you know a wrench with an adjustable belt as the head... i s...
by Reluctant-but-ready
Thu Oct 13, 2005 8:16 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: changing your oil a job for me or a mechanic?
Replies: 12
Views: 5051

changing your oil a job for me or a mechanic?

I just bought 4 quarts of oil and a filter for my bike... and well in the owners manual it says i need a tork wrench and a special tool to put on the filter... i change my car oil all the time and all i have is a plain old wrench and a filter with a grip..... Do i really need a tork wrench and a spe...