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by Ninja Geoff
Tue Aug 02, 2005 1:29 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: New rider, Suzuki GS 500 E
Replies: 7
Views: 4137

Just talked to mom/step dad for a bit about. First before i can even consider looking at the bike, i gotta get the permit/MSF. So thurs i'll be getting the permit and calling the MSF people. Also, i have to have a quote from the insurance peeps on costs. Shouldn't be THAT much for a 96 GS500 :) . He...
by Ninja Geoff
Mon Aug 01, 2005 7:23 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: First fall off of Bike
Replies: 23
Views: 11498

first time i went down? uhm... about 10 mins after i got on it maybe? It's a recurring trend, push hard, fall, push hard, fall. Getting better though :o set up little tests for myself. i think "okay, last time i was this far into this gear, let's see if i can pin that gear all the way through&q...
by Ninja Geoff
Mon Aug 01, 2005 7:19 pm
Forum: The Soap Box
Topic: craftsman tools?
Replies: 19
Views: 9329

Snap-On 8) Worth the price IMHO. Snapped a KY socket... Followed by a Crafstman socket... Then the Snap-On socket... Worked like a charm. I moved the breaker bar MAYBE an inch when snaping the KY/Crafstman. Neither time did the nut budge. Doing the brakes on my car. BUUUT snap on is pricey. Not sayi...
by Ninja Geoff
Mon Aug 01, 2005 6:56 pm
Forum: The Soap Box
Topic: walmarts
Replies: 14
Views: 8096

there are two near me. On in New Hampshire (the closer one) and one in Northampton, MA. I like the NH one better, no tax :D
by Ninja Geoff
Mon Aug 01, 2005 5:51 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: What if i lay my bike down?
Replies: 22
Views: 10087

if you do lay your bike down, don't think about how the bike will turn out. Just get your "O Ring" out from under it, ecspecially if it goes on it's right side where the exhaust is. that "poo poo"'ll burn through your gear if it's there too long. And if you DO put it down, don't ...
by Ninja Geoff
Mon Aug 01, 2005 4:40 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: New rider, Suzuki GS 500 E
Replies: 7
Views: 4137

Talked to the guy who owns it. $700! Buuut he has no clue why it's still not running. Gonna go look at it with my step-dad, he'll probably be able to tell what's wrong and how much it'll cost to fix. Did the same with my XR200R and so far he's been dead on. He's one of those guys who has the "t...
by Ninja Geoff
Sat Jul 30, 2005 3:22 pm
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: How old are the Members here?
Replies: 97
Views: 66381

I'm 18. Just started riding at the start of summer. No (real) road cruising yet, gotta stick to the trails. Wouldn't be so bad if a state trooper didn't live on my road :frusty: . It's actually decent for practicing on, the one time i was able (lost in VT, took roads back, shh don't tell my mom :win...
by Ninja Geoff
Fri Jul 29, 2005 4:45 pm
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: New rider, Suzuki GS 500 E
Replies: 7
Views: 4137

New rider, Suzuki GS 500 E

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/suzuki_gs_500_e_1996.php My friend's roomate is selling one of those soon. It was his learner bike, so i figured it could work. I think he wants ~$1,250 or so. Buuuuuut something broke when he was riding today and the bike just sorta stopped running. Hopefuly it's no...
by Ninja Geoff
Fri Jul 29, 2005 3:22 pm
Forum: The Soap Box
Topic: $10 Million
Replies: 33
Views: 13308

$10,000,000?
Damn... 1000 AWHP R34 GTR?

Built a nice house on a lot of land and have a 5 mile track built so i can race my R34 and any bikes i got/learned to ride.
by Ninja Geoff
Fri Jul 29, 2005 2:05 pm
Forum: Maintenance & Appearance
Topic: carb cleaning
Replies: 11
Views: 6548

txbadboy wrote:hmm...pipe cleaner...yeah that might work. and brake cleaner..god u have to love that stuff. kills wasps instantly too!! lol thanks guys..any other ideas very welcome! :D
lmfao, wasps eh? i'll have to try that.