gear, bike, riding techniques for a noob

REED · 07-01-2009, 11:43 AM

IT RUNS!

well, sorta

I was able to ride around the neighborhood for a good while, didn't want to take it too far from home as its still running on 5 year old MD tags.

It still ran a little rough and would sometimes die if I came to a stop, so I'm thinking the idle could use some adjusting?

anyway - I started to take the carbs off last night, to give them a solid once over. I need to figure out how to disconnect the throttle cables and the.....carb setting bands? at least thats what I think its called - this thin piece of metal that connects the choke lever to both carbs?

anyway - its fun to get dirty with it at least

REED · 07-27-2009, 03:48 PM

Alright, so turns out the problems I was experiencing in the last post were mainly do to it not getting enough fuel, and there not being enough fuel in the tank - D'oh

I got it registered a couple weeks ago and have been riding as much as possible since. I even got it out on the highway for a short bit.

Of course its been running alright until I needed it to. Was gonna take it to work on Friday and the battery seemed a little weak (probably from not riding it with all the rain we have been getting) no problem I start to give it a couple kicks to getting it running and all of a sudden the kick start just completely seizes up.

Its acting as if its in gear, when I kick down it tries to roll the bike forward, but its definitely not in gear, I can roll it around just fine with out the clutch in.

any thoughts?

REED · 01-05-2010, 05:26 PM

well this has quite the bitter sweet riding season for me.

I almost debated trying to make this decision on my own, until I realized I'm now completely incapable of doing anything without the great and wise opinion of MM :wink:

so long story short - right cylinder is fuxord = no compression

was ballparked $1500 to rebuild the engine.

soooooo do I keep it, maybe see what I can push out of this little bike or just bail and give RJ a new project.

I'm concerned about my ADD with toys (its not as bad as RJ's I know) I would hate to fix it and then in a year or two be ready to move on up, which seems entirely reasonable within the bike world.

so yeah :dunno:

.RJ · 01-05-2010, 05:44 PM

If you fixed it and moved up to something else later then absolutely keep it around as a fun commuter/city/errand bike. I really liked my tree-fiddy.

**JackoliciousLegs** · 01-05-2010, 06:06 PM

sell it. get $500 for it and be done with it. get something else when you move.

**Mike** · 01-05-2010, 06:39 PM

JackoliciousLegs Wrote:sell it. get $500 for it and be done with it. get something else when you move.

when it comes to motorcycles, "sell it and get what you can" is the best advice i can give. sadly, i poured enough money back into mine that it'd be too painful to let it go in pieces and not running.

BLINGMW · 01-05-2010, 10:20 PM

um....

would the engine from THIS bike do you any good?

http://mmsports.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8610

I don't know how compatible they are, but I'm sure someone more knowledgeable could chime in. The engine in this bike wasn't great, but decent. Just a thought. :dunno:

REED · 01-06-2010, 01:46 AM

BLINGMW Wrote:um....

would the engine from THIS bike do you any good?

http://mmsports.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8610

I don't know how compatible they are, but I'm sure someone more knowledgeable could chime in. The engine in this bike wasn't great, but decent. Just a thought. :dunno:

I'll look into that - thanks!

I had another thought tonight and maybe this is just my heart trying to convince my brain to keep it but, all the while I've been browsing clist for bikes, the typical new stuff never reallllly caught my eye (typical sportbikes) nakeds and oldies are the only thing I really like so that leaves little out there so I guess I'm just debating what else could be out there that I would get instead.

.RJ · 01-06-2010, 09:03 AM

REED Wrote:debating what else could be out there that I would get instead.

REED · 01-06-2010, 09:31 AM

.RJ Wrote:
REED Wrote:debating what else could be out there that I would get instead.

well yeah, i should have added the caveat - that doesn't cost $4k+

REED · 01-20-2010, 09:00 AM

soooo .RJ check your PMs

or gimme a call

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REED · 02-03-2010, 02:07 PM

i found a clean Shoei helmet in the garbage room at my new place.

I looked it over and didn't see any signs of trauma.

should I assume the previous owner had a good reason to junk it?

I'll probably keep it around for a passenger

Sijray21 · 02-03-2010, 02:20 PM

a simple drop on the ground may not show signs of trauma, but could be defective. using it is a personal decision though.

with that in mind, it's all up to you on whether you use it or if you give it to someone else to use. i crashed in my current Arai helmet a couple times, but the helmet didn't touch the ground either time - i know this because i remember everything. i choose to still use it.

Apoc · 02-03-2010, 03:13 PM

REED Wrote:I'll probably keep it around for a passenger

If you won't wear it, why would you give it to a passenger?

**JohnC** · 02-03-2010, 03:14 PM

REED Wrote:i found a clean Shoei helmet in the garbage room at my new place.

I looked it over and didn't see any signs of trauma.

should I assume the previous owner had a good reason to junk it?

I'll probably keep it around for a passenger

Shoei has a free inspection service. From their website:

http://www.shoei-helmets.com/FAQ.aspx Wrote:Yes, Shoei offers a free impact inspection service for any Shoei helmet.* To have your helmet inspected, please send it to;

Shoei Helmets
3002 Dow Ave
Suite 128
Tustin, CA 92780
Attn: Inspections

Be sure to include a letter with a brief description of the issue with the helmet, as well as a daytime phone number and return address. Once we receive the helmet it will take 1-3 business days to complete the inspection. Upon completion the helmet is returned to you with a letter stating the findings of our inspection. Your helmet is returned to you if it passes the inspection or not. There is no charge for the inspection, and the UPS Ground return shipping is free. To see a video on how to pack your helmet for shipping, click here.

*For USA and Canada residents only.

REED · 02-03-2010, 03:24 PM

Sijray21 Wrote:a simple drop on the ground may not show signs of trauma, but could be defective. using it is a personal decision though.

Thats why I'm debating keeping it at all, I should have clarified and said there were no obvious signs of impact

Apoc Wrote:If you won't wear it, why would you give it to a passenger?

well I just figured at least having the option of a 2nd helmet is better than no helmet at all.

JohnC Wrote:Shoei has a free inspection service.

sweet, I didn't even think they would have something like that - for the cost of shipping its worth a shot, at the very least I got a pretty snazzy visor out of it.

thanks

**G.Irish** · 02-03-2010, 03:52 PM

Hmm, maybe I'll get my Shoei inspected too, it fell off my bike once. Maybe it'll give me an excuse to buy the Valentino replica AGV Big Grin

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