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- Thu Jun 12, 2008 3:29 am
- Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
- Topic: I hit a bird!
- Replies: 27
- Views: 14758
I tagged a robin (I think from the feathers that were left) with one of my engine guards at about 80 in Nevada. Saw him fly in from the front on the right but never saw him exit. Didn't realize I had hit him until I stopped and found this: http://home.comcast.net/~smithduck2/bmw8/bmw8_album/slides/b...
- Thu May 29, 2008 7:48 am
- Forum: Beginning Bikers
- Topic: Bike Grips
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2097
- Mon May 26, 2008 9:05 am
- Forum: Beginning Bikers
- Topic: Is the BMW F800 too much bike?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7363
- Mon May 26, 2008 8:52 am
- Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
- Topic: Metal grate bridges
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3330
The biggest problem on steel grate brdiges is usually in the rider's head. Relax, don't fight it when it wanders a little. Like other aspects ofriding just look up and ahead and look where you want to go. Best approach is to accelerate slightly or at least keep a consistent speed. If wet, give yours...
- Sun May 25, 2008 10:29 am
- Forum: Beginning Bikers
- Topic: Is the BMW F800 too much bike?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7363
If you're a newb, then it's probably too much. I took one for a test spin a few weeks ago at Ride West BMW. Was used to my heavier K bikes so when I put on the throttle coming out of a turn the front end came up a bit before I finished the turn. :shock: Didn't phase me but I don't think a newb would...
- Sun May 25, 2008 8:00 am
- Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
- Topic: Listening to music while crusin'
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5965
JVC "Marshmallow" ear buds. Cheap, good and block ambient noise.
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- Sat May 24, 2008 11:25 am
- Forum: Beginning Bikers
- Topic: First timer needs opinions
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6687
- Wed May 21, 2008 2:30 am
- Forum: Beginning Bikers
- Topic: Returning Rider Needs A Second Opinion
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5706
Email the VIN to the Mass. DOL where it's supposedly titled and ask them if they can help in determining the stauts of the title. They will know more about this than anyone here. I wouldn't be too worried about a lost title. People lose them all the time so there's no need to suspect a scam. I have ...
- Wed May 21, 2008 2:18 am
- Forum: Beginning Bikers
- Topic: Center Stand
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4896
I concede it may make a difference with a bike 150 pounds heavier than all the ones I have experience with. What happens if you roll the bike forward in gear until it stops then put it on the centerstand? There should be plenty of drive train slop to get the tire in the air before the engine stops ...
- Tue May 20, 2008 8:31 am
- Forum: Beginning Bikers
- Topic: Center Stand
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4896
The first thing to do is put the bike in neutral. Otherwise you're starting out working against a locked rear wheel. I can't say I've ever had that issue. Since you are pulling straight up there is almost no friction between the tire and the ground. It probably depends on the bike. On a 640# BMW K1...