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| motorcycle size | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I'm 5'7 and 230 pounds. what size sportsbike would be best for me. ANSWER: I would be all to happy ...
A: The best thing I can suggest is you go to your local training centre and see what is available. Try ...
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| Stoping distance and time | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I am trying to find out how much time and the distance it takes to stop a 2007 Suzuki GSXR 750 if ...
A: A very open question, but I found this article that may help: ...
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| Safety | 7/21/2009 |
Q: Hey Nigel.. I'm 17 years old and i weigh 58kg.. I really want to purchase a Suzuki gsx-r600 as a ...
A: I take it you are going do take your test in the States........ Here in the UK you would have to ...
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| Type of Bike I should get | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I'm a new rider and I'm a 5'7" 135 lbs female and i'm not sure what size bike I should get for my ...
A: If I can give you some advice I will. First of all have been looking for a motorcycle yet, if so ...
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| Replace one tire or both? | 10/16/2008 |
Q: My bike's back tire has plenty of tread left but the front has barely any tread left. I've been ...
A: Sorry for the delay, been away. Tyres ? I always keep to the same make of tyre, whenever I change ...
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| turn and emergency signals | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 2003 kawasaki voyager xii motorcycle, my turn signals and emergency flashers do not work, i ...
A: Have you tried tracing the indicator relay to see it there is power to it and it is working ...
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| downshifting and braking | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I am having a problem with downshifting and braking. I am not sure how to downshift correctly or ...
A: I can only advise you on the way I have been trained as a Police Motorcycle Instructor, having read ...
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| Legality - Yes you can Crucial date 1.2.2001 | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I passed my driving test way back in 1987/8 and have been told I can legally ride a moped (upto 50cc ...
A: What is a moped? A moped is a motorcycle that has the following features: maximum design speed not ...
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| Morning starts for Suzuki Bandit 600s | 7/8/2008 |
Q: You may be able to help, I have recently bought a Suzuki Bandit 600S. All is fine, except when in ...
A: The Bandit should be warm and ready to go within minutes. There seems to be a problem..... What ...
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| 2004 PW80 | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 2004 PW80 that has been in the garage for a year or so. I brought it out and cleaned out ...
A: It looks as if the setting in the carb is wrong, it could well be the choke is sticking on , so it ...
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| cbt & test info | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I would like to acquire a motorcycle licence and would like to apply for a CBT test, i have some ...
A: I can see no problem with you applying for the cbt. Here are a few useful links: Official DSA site ...
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| tyres | 5/19/2008 |
Q: since this year I've started racing my hayabusa on closed tracks. But somehow I can't get enough ...
A: I am a road riding man myself, but I have been onto the internet and found this link: ...
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| Wrong year for last question. | 5/13/2008 |
Q: Sorry, Nigel, I put that he had a 1993 vulcan and I should have typed 1998. So the question is: ...
A: I have had another think.....I know rare in a man, typing and thinking at the same ...
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| downshifting to pass during highway driving | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I ride a Triumph T100 Bonnie (2006) and feel I have plenty of get up and go to pass in top gear, but ...
A: I am at a bit of a loss here. The motorcycles you are talking about have torque till it comes out ...
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| Motorcycle shopping | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I am currently in the market for my first motorcycle. I am a big guy 6'0 230 lbs. I really like the ...
A: A most sensible route to take re training. The bike, well what a great choice. I ride a 1999 Homda ...
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| Motorcycle shopping | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I am currently in the market for my first motorcycle. I am a big guy 6'0 230 lbs. I really like the ...
A: A bit of an open question, which I can try and answer, but before I commit myself, what experience ...
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| I need some more information | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I'm 16 my height is 5'9 and i'm 135 lbs. what type of motorcycle or size of the motorcycle would ...
A: Welcome to the world of motorcycling. I need a little more information, before I can help you. ...
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| rider visibility | 12/20/2007 |
Q: i have looked for a helmet w/ a strobe integrated in the anterior. ihave had no luck, but did find ...
A: I am based in the United Kingdom and as far as I can see strobe lighting, similar to bycycles are no ...
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| all stock motorcycles | 10/28/2007 |
Q: what is the fastest motorcycle on the market ? (honda,kawasaki,ducati, suzuki,triumph)
A: An opened ended question as new bikes are coming out all the time, check this link: ...
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| motorcycle racing - reply | 10/17/2007 |
Q: What motorcycle won the last motorcycle race in 2007 ?
A: I would love to answer this question, but it is too open ended. What race, which category, which ...
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| New bike - Try a HARLEY | 10/14/2007 |
Q: Nigel: I'm talking to everybody I can aboout which bike to buy. I haven't ridden for maybe 15 to 20 ...
A: I am doing a course at present with a lady who is new to motorcycling who thought by having a small ...
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| riding as passenger | 10/1/2007 |
Q: Do you have any good tips for someone riding passenger on a sportbike?
A: I hope I can answer your question, using my knowledge. There is an art to riding pillion I always ...
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| scooter Appologies | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I am thinking of buying a scooter for a more environmentally sound way of getting to work. I am torn ...
A: If you can go for a 125, go for the 125cc, the throttle works both way. Although the engine cc is ...
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| clutch | 8/22/2007 |
Q: do i have to use a clutch when changing gears on a dirt bike. my clutch is broken and i cant fix it ...
A: You do not need to use the clutch if you get the revs right either going up a gear, or going down a ...
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| Starting Bike | 8/15/2007 |
Q: Im 19, 5.8 and weight about 150lbs. Ive been riding a 150cc moped, for the past 3 and im sick of it. ...
A: If you can hire a motorcycle to do your training course, do that first. I would recommend that you ...
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| how to start | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I'm about to buy a BMW 650 FS. There's been about 15 years since I ride for the last time. How do ...
A: Things have moved on in 15 years in terms of more traffic and improvements in motorcycle design. ...
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| YZF 600 rattle | 5/13/2007 |
Q: I recently purchased a 96 Yamaha YZF 600 (known as a thunder cat in some parts of the world). It ...
A: The Thundercat does have a few problems which could be the noise you are hearing. The cam Chain ...
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| I'm new at this | 5/7/2007 |
Q: I live in a semi-hilly area and I am a 5' 3" 120 lb. girl. I am trying to figure out what a good ...
A: You are not alone when it comes to choosing a suitable motorbike, due to your build. Do want to go ...
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| Leathers | 4/28/2007 |
Q: I want some advice on motorcycle leathers. I am 6 foot 6 and am having trouble finding leather ...
A: I have found this link: ...
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| fatality comparisons/ safety | 4/25/2007 |
Q: "Sport bikes" vs "standard" Are there statistics available on injury or fatality that compares ...
A: I would love to be able to answer the question, but I am based in the United Kingdom, where we have ...
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| fixing a flat tire | 3/28/2007 |
Q: on a new tire would it be safe to plug a hole? if so how do recommend doing it?
A: It is possible to plug tyres and it all depends where the hole is. Is it one in the side wall, or ...
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