Steve, Haven't been through that ordeal yet, but you don't need the fancy 10-30s or 15-50. When Mobil 1 first came out, it was only available in 30 weight....
When I took the Maryland motorcycle riding course a number of years ago, our instructor emphasized that you don't "drive" a motorcycle. Instead, you "ride" it,...
Thank you Jim...that was it...when I keep my hand off the throttle it starts perfectly...thaks pal...J.Byrd PS...by the way...I am a native Crosby, Texas gal...
... Is there any difference between british miles and american ones? (I live in England) The difference is so biiig! I try not to jump at traffic light, I try...
... miles ... ~~~Do you have a service manual Carmelo? Chapter 5 page 3 has fuel system troubleshooting and suggests your fuel pressure regulator may be at...
... Seems also, when it first came out, the label said it was good for 25,000 miles. Probably still is, but they succumbed to the manufacturer's and non ...
I'm a new rider, and I'd like some safety pointers. I've made a bunch of mistakes, and I've found some on my own. I've read the MSF safety book and I some of...
Here I am replying to my own mail.... Weird, huh? I had a chance to study the Mobil oil at the local stores. A few cautions... - the "red cap" is now on a...
... instructor emphasized that you don't "drive" a motorcycle. Instead, you "ride" it, much like riding a horse or anything else that might fit between one's...
Kam, That's a scary story. I, too, am glad you are alright. You're damn lucky you came out of it that unscathed -- kudos to your composure and driving...
Hey..I live in SF and would love to go on a week end ride too...would you keep me in mind? Thanks...J bfavaro94043 <bj@...> wrote: Kam, That's a scary...
I'm really glad your ok too.....sounds like you are a great driver on that silverwing....J bfavaro94043 <bj@...> wrote: Kam, That's a scary story. I,...
... bunch ... safety ... your ... ~~~Good advice but what to wear? I always wear a pair of gloves on my hands. Latley that's been the Joe Rocket Phoenix...
... protection ... gauntlet ... of ... reason ... In my limited experience, having the bike start to roll when you aren't expecting it can cause reall problems...
There is only one thing I can tell you..... Take the course,Take the course,Take the course,Take the course, Take the course,Take the course,Take the...
... I'm signed up for the course, I've studied the course material inside out, but couldn't get in until September. I've been doing a lot of parking lot...
I've organized a group ride Sunday 4/10/05 starting at Treasure Island. I see from recent post that some Bay Area riders would like to get together to ride....
... moving. ... eliminates ... the ... ~~~~My thoughts in this regard (having your fingers on the brake lever) was while you are moving, to reduce reaction...
BJ, anytime! Come over and we can take a ride to Big Sur etc! I ride rain or shine, so lets pick a day etc! ~Kam (^8* ... too...would you keep me in mind?...
Hi all, Well, I've had 24 hours to rethink my near crash, and I've come to the conclusion that it was my fauly. I know the ladder should be at fault, but it...
Scooter Safety 101 You must learn how to apply breaks under all situations in a way such that the Silverwing will not get out of control (some of this is ...
Hi, Kam. It might well have been your fault. I'm guessing that going 80 was not the right thing to do unless everyone else was forcing you to. I've had a...
Well, I don't ever personally feel the need to chain the bike up. I lock the steering column so I figure is someone wants it they'll have to break the ignition...
... the ... fault, ... much ... 50% ... swing, so ... ~~~One of the best things anyone can do in traffic is leave plenty of room in front of you so you can see...
... not the ... stopped gravel ... started ... and stopped. ... it go ... mirror if I ... ~~~This is another reason why you need when stopping behind traffic, ...
... I lock the ... break the ... making a ... two guys ... ~~~~You're right Mike, the Swing weighs 500 lbs. I'll lock the steering with the key. If they can...
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