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by sam_j
Mon Mar 27, 2006 3:26 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: protecting new leather jacket
Replies: 8
Views: 3275

protecting new leather jacket

Hey guys, I just bought my first leather motorcycle jacket. I was wondering if I need to put any weather protector on it, or anything else to protect it from the environments
Thanks!
by sam_j
Mon Mar 27, 2006 7:44 am
Forum: Product Reviews
Topic: Icon field armor leg protection vs AlpineStars Bionic Knee
Replies: 6
Views: 7831

Icon field armor leg protection vs AlpineStars Bionic Knee

Any thoughts on it? My idea was to get a pair to wear under a regular set of jeans...has anyone tried them?
Thanks!
by sam_j
Thu Mar 16, 2006 7:33 am
Forum: Product Reviews
Topic: anyone heard of Scotland Italia motorcycle gear?
Replies: 0
Views: 3049

anyone heard of Scotland Italia motorcycle gear?

I was curious if anyone has heard of Scotland Italia motorcycle gear, there is someone selling some close out stock for a decent price. Their website doesnt give much information.
Thanks
by sam_j
Thu Mar 09, 2006 5:43 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: newbie tank protector question
Replies: 2
Views: 2176

newbie tank protector question

what do those carbon fibre tank protectors do?
thanks
by sam_j
Wed Mar 08, 2006 5:25 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: front/back brake ratio question
Replies: 6
Views: 5285

front/back brake ratio question

I understand where the brakes are and how to brake, but my question is if 75% fo the stopping power comes from the front, when applying both brakes, do you apply pressure on the front and back break evenly giving you a 75/25 braking ratio by the size of the brake discs? or do they have an even equal...
by sam_j
Wed Mar 08, 2006 3:42 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Appearance
Topic: potential problems with 1998 Kawasaki ex500 with 20K
Replies: 10
Views: 8119

year

sorry forgot to post, its a 1998
any major upcoming work that might need to be done?
by sam_j
Wed Mar 08, 2006 2:50 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Appearance
Topic: potential problems with 1998 Kawasaki ex500 with 20K
Replies: 10
Views: 8119

potential problems with 1998 Kawasaki ex500 with 20K

hey guys, I was interested in buying a kawasaki ex 500 as my first bike. It has 15K miles on it, but from what the seller has told me, its in good shape, doing any necessary maintenance. I was wondering if any potential problems may arrive on a bike with this many miles, and at this age. Anything in...