Hey guys.
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Look who just got their bike.
Got a parcel yesterday, and had my mom go pick it up today while I was at school. In it, was birthday presents for my sister, and an early christmas present (I had already come with him and ordered it). The contents of said christmas present was:
1. Footpeg rubber (x2)
2. Sidestand switch
3. New gloves (old ones broke, got the store to replace them)
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So I got to work replacing the sidestand switch. Quick and easy, right? Nope!
First I discovered that there were these little clamps or whatever holding the cable to the frame. Not really a biggie, as I could easily bend them away, releasing the cable. But then I realised I was not gonna be able to get to the connector to the switch easily. I had to remove the battery (my first time, I was scared shitless of accidentally electrocuting myself), and the battery compartment to get to the cable, which was attached to the frame with another metal clamp. This one was a little tighter, as there were other, thicker cables on the same clamp.
The old switch, thanks to the previous owners for doing this:
[IMG_thumb]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/7644905/2012-12-05%2017.29.45.jpg[/IMG_thumb]
Gotta have my laptop for some music/radio:
[IMG_thumb]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/7644905/2012-12-05%2018.08.24.jpg[/IMG_thumb]
What a mess:
[IMG_thumb]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/7644905/2012-12-05%2018.08.35.jpg[/IMG_thumb]
But I finally got it in place, and connected. I put the battery compartment back in it's place, connected the battery, and fired it up. And as I had hoped, the switch worked! But I soon realised that I wouldn't be that happy for a while... It turns out, that my clutch doesn't move far enough, so it's always touching, which you should understand makes things complicated... I really hope that it's the lever or something simple that just needs a little tune up, so that I don't have to buy new plates. I'm also wondering about possibly selling the bike when spring comes around, and buying a WR125x or some other Super Motard, but I want to try riding this one for a bit more, before I sell it.
[QUOTE=Gulen;38716339]Got a parcel yesterday, and had my mom go pick it up today while I was at school. In it, was birthday presents for my sister, and an early christmas present (I had already come with him and ordered it). The contents of said christmas present was:
1. Footpeg rubber (x2)
2. Sidestand switch
3. New gloves (old ones broke, got the store to replace them)
So I got to work replacing the sidestand switch. Quick and easy, right? Nope!
First I discovered that there were these little clamps or whatever holding the cable to the frame. Not really a biggie, as I could easily bend them away, releasing the cable. But then I realised I was not gonna be able to get to the connector to the switch easily. I had to remove the battery (my first time, I was scared shitless of accidentally electrocuting myself), and the battery compartment to get to the cable, which was attached to the frame with another metal clamp. This one was a little tighter, as there were other, thicker cables on the same clamp.
The old switch, thanks to the previous owners for doing this:
Gotta have my laptop for some music/radio:
What a mess:
But I finally got it in place, and connected. I put the battery compartment back in it's place, connected the battery, and fired it up. And as I had hoped, the switch worked! But I soon realised that I wouldn't be that happy for a while... It turns out, that my clutch doesn't move far enough, so it's always touching, which you should understand makes things complicated... I really hope that it's the lever or something simple that just needs a little tune up, so that I don't have to buy new plates. I'm also wondering about possibly selling the bike when spring comes around, and buying a WR125x or some other Super Motard, but I want to try riding this one for a bit more, before I sell it.[/QUOTE]
First of all, don't worry about electrocuting yourself with the battery. 12v ain't gonna do squat to ya :v:
For the batterys sake and the sake of your bikes electronics, still make sure you don't short it out (touch both terminals with a spanner, etc).
As for the clutch: Try adjusting the clutch cable on the end down near the engine. There should be 2 nuts on either side of a bracket.
As seen circled in red in the below picture:
[img]http://i.imgur.com/k7aQ2.jpg[/img]
To tighten it, screw the nuts to the right of the picture.
There's also an adjustment on the clutch perch on the bars. On dirt bikes, there's usually a large round locking nut which tightens against the perch - loosen that, then you can adjust the cable. On street bikes, there might only be a large round nut and a bracket to keep it in place.
[QUOTE=anklyne;38724665]First of all, don't worry about electrocuting yourself with the battery. 12v ain't gonna do squat to ya :v:
For the batterys sake and the sake of your bikes electronics, still make sure you don't short it out (touch both terminals with a spanner, etc).
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Yeah, I know that it's a really low current, and not really that dangerous, but I'm still extremely scared of doing it, which is kinda stupid since I'm actually studiyng electricity/electronics :v:
As for the clutch, I couldn't see a nut like you showed in that picture when I looked at it yesterday, but I'll look for it later. I'm not sure what kind of system I have on my bike by the handle, but I'll take a photo when I get home.
Adjusted the gear lever today, thought I might as well take pics while I was at it. Sorry for bad quality, I swear it looked better when I took them.
[t]http://i.imgur.com/CP39Q.jpg[/t]
Exhaust is rusty as hell, planning to sand it down, apply some rust converter then paint over it.
[t]http://i.imgur.com/BhYa8.jpg[/t]
Wow, your bike looks like it's been through a good bit, what year is it, and how far has it gone?
'08, 15k miles. Last owner kept it outside, don't think he ever cleaned it. but for £1250 it was a pretty good price, and runs nicely. There's nothing wrong with it except bits of rust here and there.
Yeah, it's pretty good for that price (I think, prices vary a good bit between Norway and other countries), but I especially reacted to the rust on the bolts on the cylinder and on the exhaust. I feel like they make the bike look old and like the owner just doesn't care at all. I'd probably get all the rusty bolts on the engine/transmission and the exhaust replaced/repainted, but then again, I'm kind of a perfectionist.
I've wanted to take the engine apart so I guess getting some new bolts for it would be a good idea. I want to spruce the bike up a bit for when I sell it on because I might be able to get a Yamaha YZF after Christmas if I get a job.
I get my bike insured within a few days, then I will go out riding with my brother.
My VL125 intruder and his Virago 535.
Cool.
[QUOTE=Gulen;38724797]Yeah, I know that it's a really low current, and not really that dangerous, but I'm still extremely scared of doing it, which is kinda stupid since I'm actually studiyng electricity/electronics :v:
As for the clutch, I couldn't see a nut like you showed in that picture when I looked at it yesterday, but I'll look for it later. I'm not sure what kind of system I have on my bike by the handle, but I'll take a photo when I get home.[/QUOTE]
If your bike has e-start, then it's actually a fairly high current when starting, but it's a low voltage (<12v while cranking) so it won't conduct through your skin. If you're checking the ignition spark, you can get a zap which will surprise you, but there's no where on a bike that you could actually electrocute yourself :v:
Yeah, of course, in order to get a real spark going, you need enough voltage for the electrons to move through air.
Took some pictures of my clutch setup yesterday:
Here's the thingy that sticks up from my clutch:
[IMG_thumb]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/7644905/2012-12-06%2017.58.40.jpg[/IMG_thumb]
This sits a little further up the cable, a little to the side of my cylinder:
[img_thumb]https://dl.dropbox.com/u/7644905/2012-12-06%2017.58.47.jpg[/img_thumb]
And finally, this is what it looks like by the handle:
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Hmmmm thinking about grabbing a 2013 Ninja 250 R or 300
Just looking for a semi-sporty cruiser / not as fast as my audi. Something I can stick with my step-dad on his 1600 Gold Wing, and can travel 200+ miles.
I'm not sure if a Ninja is what you'd want for long trips, I think you should rather look at cruisers or Dual-sports. Or perhaps even a streetfighter?
Sport bikes are not the best for long trips though they have quite a few with an upright riding position.
Ok.... Dual-sports? Legal dirt bikes... no thanks.
Ducati Street fighter S
155hp beginner motorcycle?
[editline]ghkn[/editline]
Holy fuckign shit a 19k bike.
Budget is 6k :>
[QUOTE=DPKiller;38736586]Ok.... Dual-sports? Legal dirt bikes... no thanks.
Ducati Street fighter S
155hp beginner motorcycle?
[editline]ghkn[/editline]
Holy fuckign shit a 19k bike.
Budget is 6k :>[/QUOTE]
Dirt bikes? Wut?
This is a dual-sport (Keep in mind that the term dual-sport seems kinda broad):
[url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Varadero[/url]
Some look like dirt bikes but they have come a long way.
I personally would love a Kawasaki Versys.
Yeah, personally I want a dirt bike/super motard, but if I was gonna go far, I'd go for something like that. Also, that Kawasaki was beautiful <3
Oh, and I'd forgotten what it was called earlier, but you could also look into touring bikes. I know BMW has a couple of nice ones, as well as Honda.
[QUOTE=DPKiller;38736586]Ok.... Dual-sports? Legal dirt bikes... no thanks.
Ducati Street fighter S
155hp beginner motorcycle?
[editline]ghkn[/editline]
Holy fuckign shit a 19k bike.
Budget is 6k :>[/QUOTE]
He didn't mean the Duc Streetfighter, just a streetfighter style bike.
But those aren't that comfortable either. I've taken my GS towards a streetfighter stance with the bars and it's definitely not something to ride on a long trip.
Look for a "sport" bike or an enduro. Not a supersport.
I know I don't post a lot but maybe you guys can help me identify a bike i got in trade? From what I can gather from the bike it's a 1977 Jawa 250cc and has the word scrambler written on the side. It looks like a primitive trail bike. I will post pics when I can but cannot find any more information regarding it. I'm maybe hoping I can run into a Jawa lover on here or something.
What do you mean "identify"?
Jawa made some pretty awesome dirt-bikes.
They also had a pretty good dirttracker.
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I just remembered that I haven't rode my moped for months ever since I started cycling and driving.
Hell, I didn't even bother about getting my license. I was supposed to take my theoretical test months ago.
I guess now that I have free time I should do it.
I heard that taking a safety course can impact your insurance is it worth it?
I ride mountain bikes, does that count?
My future bike [IMG]http://www.12volt-travel.com/images/12Volt-EZ_images/motorcycle/varad-motorcycle.jpg[/IMG]
[QUOTE=Zarjk;38754136]I ride mountain bikes, does that count?[/QUOTE]
There's a thread for that in Witness the Fitness.
whoa, After looking around for a bike... Ninja 250 for giggle starter bike.
Once that like a Harley or some shit... Still looking...
Also who's the go to supplier for a complete rebuild kit for a Suzuki FA50?
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The bike turned out to be a 1977 cz 250
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