Page 3 of 4
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2005 4:14 am
by Renegade
Accidents happen.. . Shiznit happens... motorcycling is dangerous.
But I'd suggest you _fix_ your kill switch. I wouldn't expect you to be grabbing for a key if you stuck WO on a trail but you should be able to hit a button.
Remember this is the Internet, try not to take anything personally.
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2005 7:04 pm
by NorthernPete
Renegade wrote:
But I'd suggest you _fix_ your kill switch. I wouldn't expect you to be grabbing for a key if you stuck WO on a trail but you should be able to hit a button.
agreed... they are there for a reason. although shiney titatium bones do sound pretty cool.
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 2:03 pm
by TMcMahon51
Renegade wrote:Accidents happen.. . Shiznit happens... motorcycling is dangerous.
But I'd suggest you _fix_ your kill switch. I wouldn't expect you to be grabbing for a key if you stuck WO on a trail but you should be able to hit a button.
Remember this is the Internet, try not to take anything personally.
I didn't know where the kill was, this one was one of our newest bikes. I only checked out the controlls and made sure the throttle and brakes were fine before we headed out, they were fine. If yourre wondering any of the specs, Ill tell you all I know.
Brand new Yamaha 2 wheel drive with custom Carbon Fiber body, and fenders. Lightened wheels, frame and aluminum engine/heads/piston chambers. Forged titanium pistons/valves/pushrods. The d@mned bike had over 10K put into it after we all pitched in for it. I did all the body-work (any switches and or buttons remained after the stock fiberglass came off, and in the same spot, too). It was upgraded to a pushbutton start as well.
We paid $9,450 for the bike
, Ill sell it to anybody for $500 if anybody's interested.
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 2:54 pm
by Renegade
Not sure if I should really post my thoughts here or not
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 6:14 pm
by Toyuzu
Renegade wrote:Not sure if I should really post my thoughts here or not
You shouldn't.
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2005 8:08 pm
by BuzZz
TMcMahon51 wrote: I didn't know where the kill was, this one was one of our newest bikes. I only checked out the controlls and made sure the throttle and brakes were fine before we headed out, they were fine. If yourre wondering any of the specs, Ill tell you all I know.
Brand new Yamaha 2 wheel drive with custom Carbon Fiber body, and fenders. Lightened wheels, frame and aluminum engine/heads/piston chambers. Forged titanium pistons/valves/pushrods. The d@mned bike had over 10K put into it after we all pitched in for it. I did all the body-work (any switches and or buttons remained after the stock fiberglass came off, and in the same spot, too). It was upgraded to a pushbutton start as well.
We paid $9,450 for the bike
, Ill sell it to anybody for $500 if anybody's interested.
Confusion.....
What kinda bike is this? A 2-wheel drive YZ? I'll take that japanese-scrap off your hands. You can even keep your custom C/F bodywork, I'll take the stock plastic.
Or is this a quad? Any bike, quad or trike will always have the killswitch on the bars, very close to one of your hands, for just such a situation. Well japanese scrap will, dunno about clones.
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 1:44 am
by Lion_Lady
Sevulturus wrote:This might sound stupid, but I was under the impression that the easiest way to deal with a stuck throttle was to pull in the clutch and brake. The engine will start racing, but it's not connected to the drivetrain.
Then again there are automatic dirt bikes out there, and I don't know anything about dirtbiking in general.
Yeah, thats what I thought was the easiest thing to do... Grab the clutch.
Oh, well. What do I know.
P
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:08 am
by TMcMahon51
I did say that I didn't know much about the thing as it was our newest bike. Yes it is a dirt bike, not a trike or quad. The bike had a modified heel clutch, which was difficult to try to engage in that situation, and I didn't want to risk anything.
The bike is in pieces, the frame in two, only thing that seems any good are some of the engine parts. It also turns out that one of my buddies scrapped the thing, though we still have the pistons and valves (there the only things left).
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 3:22 pm
by Loonette
TMcMahon51 wrote:I guess it is ussually the custom to introduce oneself before going into detail about much of anything, so.... hello, I am new to this board, obviosly, and I am somewhat new to bikes. I'm not a total greenhorn however, as I did grow up with a couple bikers in my family ( one cousin that rides sportsters and Harleys, and an ex Hell's Angel) I can't say I know much, as I ussually work on cars, and have been for years (I'm 17, and worked on cars since I was 7). I don't have any type of license yet, or permit, nor do I have a bike yet. I am, however getting one for a graduation gift, so I came here to learn more about bikes, so I could hopefully make the right choice, and not pick a peice of "crumb", or something to high end than what I will ever need. So, that's pretty much it.
I don't want to try and embarrass you or anything like that, and I certainly feel badly that you've gotten yourself all banged up, however...
It seems from your intro post in mid May that you weren't much of an experienced rider yet. Or maybe you just meant street bikes? I'm not sure. Every rider is responsible for knowing the bike that they are riding. And if it's a new bike (meaning new to you), you should be taking the time to practice, practice, practice. Mechanical problems can happen with any make of bike (yes, big shocker, even American-made) - to blame a Japanese-made machine for your neglegence is a bit over the top.
I do hope you heal well and quickly.
Cheers,
Loonette
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 10:45 am
by TMcMahon51
Loonette, when I said I was new to bikes, I meant that I was new to riding street, be it sport or chopper. I've ridden dirt since I was 10, which I already said (I think). But thanks, any ways, I'm getting the casts off and some of the screws loosened in a few days.