there are many interpretations about break-in, and what you have described is the least successful method for getting the rings to seat. the following is one...
... I hear ya. i remember when i bought my first bike at 15, and found the insurance costs about 1/3 what i paid for the bike, almost $325 for minimum...
I mostly agree with this statement, especially since it's fall. Fall seems to be the best time to buy a used bike (people were looking to upgrade, got their...
I'm a bit concerned about my brakes. I replaced the front brake pads about a month ago. The old brake pads still looked well within range, but they were...
did you use that high temp brake grease between the calipers/pads/pressure springs/anywhere metal touches metal/ remove the guide pins and lube the pins? ...
gieco is only $85.00 a year for full coverageon a rf 900 r :-) ... From: Jonathan Wilson <forjonathanwilson@...> Subject: Re: [mysuzuki] New Bikes cause...
I am shopping around for a bike right now too. I just noticed a RF900 on craigs, but I am not familiar with them. What do you think of it? Is it a full forward...
I think it's a great bike it's consider a sport touring but looks just like a crotch rocket. I'm 6 ft4 220lbs I can ride for about 150 miles with out...
Hi All, I have been looking for reference to the original colour scheme for 1977 GS750 with no luck. However, I saw from the original brochure (which I found...
here are the colors from the parts book for 1977 gs750. the last 3 digits of the part number are the paint codes 99000-10109-019 PAINT (BLACK) 1 OPT NET:90G ...
Yes call me or send your # Sent from my iPhone On Oct 1, 2008, at 10:01 AM, Jonathan Wilson <forjonathanwilson@...> wrote: I'm seeing prices around 5k -...
Its blue Fully loaded Runs perfect 47k miles I'm in Henderson NV Sent from my iPhone On Oct 1, 2008, at 10:01 AM, Jonathan Wilson <forjonathanwilson@...>...
the squeal is caused by the brake pad vibrating against its backing (piston or mounting surface). there is a stiff silicon grease and a thin teflon or nylon...
Holy Crud! Information Overload! I was going by the manual on proper break in. I did vary the throttle somewhat in the initial 600, but I didn't want to push...
My S40's pad's do that same high pitched devil schweel! It always makes that noise in the mid range of breaking. I never heard about higher metal content in...
My first car was a 1984 Sentra *As old as me, even built in the same month I was born!* Anyhew, I paid $200.00 for it. Put some ducktape on the seats,...
The Yam has more contemporary styling. But hey. It's your money.... ... From: D.J. <vulpix_grant@...> Subject: [mysuzuki] Re: New Bikes cause Insurance...
The RF900 is a real nice bike. They were under-rated when new. They apparently didn't have enough flash for some. The moto-journals loved 'em. I've never...
On the used bike purchase you'd pay sales tax and doc fee. You'd have to pay for tags no matter what, except it tends to be lower on an older vehicle. ...
Yeah, the pad material could be conducive to more squealing. One of the common causes also is the pad vibrating against the piston. Auto parts stores sell...
Hi Daniel, Thanks a lot for this useful information. Perhaps I should get the parts book (if I can get one). Maybe look for one on eBay. I will ask around the...
parden me , your auto instructor is an idiot. reread the article to find out why. note especially the comments about heat and heating and cooling cycles....
at least in calif, the lemon laws apply only to vehicles with warranties and most used bikes and cars bought from a dealer have no warranties. and no dealer...
http://www.alpha-sports.com/suzuki_parts.htm?gclid=CLW7lpa5h5YCFR8xiQodoml2Aw is one of the parts books that i use online. you can copy sections if you want...
ditto that here in Florida. Lemon Law does not apply to motorcycle. A good dealer is always going to back up the product, but used bikes are definitely a...
... I don't think you are going to find the color code. I've been looking for the code for my 81 GS850 for a year. Even if you find the code, it will probably...
Hi Tom, I guess you are right. I got the code from one of the - but I guess it could be meaningless. I have sent email to House of Kolor and Colorrite and see...
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