the July 2004 issue of 'Classic Motorcycle Mechanics' has a MIRA test of the Honda CB250RS and comparisons with other, similar bikes. The RS developed 20.2...
...and what is it with non-metal fenders on street bikes these days? On a recent trip to the dealer, I had to work my way all the way up to a VTX1800 before I...
In a message dated 02/10/2004 13:01:03 GMT Daylight Time, emma_goode1@... writes: Are there any significant issues with plastic vs. metal fenders or are...
... None that I've experienced, except the metal items tend not to be as bulky. Don't know if you'll find a plastic replacement, it may be less hassle and...
When my wife is with me on the bike and we hit dips in a curve (leaning a bit) it seems a bit wierd like as the bike's shocks rebound it feels just a bit...
... If both shocks are preloaded the same, one or both shocks may be worn and loosing their damping. I would expect the shocks to be set to maximum preload...
In defense of the Nighthawk (see my bottom post): http://www.svrider.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=278644#278644 I had to reply. It seems some lemming decided...
Thanks for the reply. I generally like to ride on the middle setting on the rear shock. When two of us ride, I bump it up to either the 2nd from the top or...
Carl, Good job. On our GSTwin site we also had an interesting post, by a lady who had earlier posted that she loved her new GS500F, perfect bike for her, ...
In a message dated 07/10/2004 17:37:12 GMT Daylight Time, geekonabike@... writes: But the MOST fun I ever had on a motorcycle was riding through near...
... There is so much misinformation out there on the internet boards. It's all quite frustrating because people only hear what they want to hear, and too many...
The headlight has burned out on the '99 250. Should I just replace with an OEM sealed beam, or would one of the Halogen replacements be a better choice?...
Thanks Jon. I'm just too lazy to look back through all the posts. I figured you could help me out. I've still been around--just haven't had anything...
... The Yahoo search feature in these groups sucks, anyway. You lucked out because I had recently hunted down the info for someone else. If you do the halogen...
Okay lurkers, your input is needed. The group has grown to 213 members as I write this, so we know you're out there. ;-) Conversation does not have to be on...
While turning my bike around inside my garage I backed into the garage door support and hit it hard enough to break the tail light. I have a 93 cb. Can...
I'm one of those lurkers. First I'd like to tell all of you this board is fanatastic! Ever question I've had, has been addressed at some point in time. I...
The taillight does not have a removable lens (bulbs are replaced from inside the nacelle), it's an assembly that is part of the tail section. Therefore, your...
... Check this.... A second look at the fiche shows a sub-assembly (4) which may be just the red lens. The Honda part number is 33706-ME5-671 and Ron Ayers...
I need a multimeter with a tachometer function in order to balance my other motorcycle's carburetors with precision. It has to have a resolution of at least 50...
... Checkout the digital Tiny-Tach, it's accurate and cheap. It has an inductive pickup so hookup is simple: wrap a few turns of the red lead around the plug...
Awwwww, c'mon Jon! The talk radio station I listen to doesn't scold me for "lurking". Summers tend to be so busy that I do good just to come by and check the...
... ================================ My exhaust system has fallen apart. It originally fractured at the junction of the right header and the cross-over pipe....
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