Bikers of Facepunch - General

I don't know what's wrong with it, that's what I'm trying to find out. The wheel moves fairly quickly I'd say, I have a hard time trying to see a difference from when the clutch is in and when it's not. I've got an '07 Yamaha YBR (according to the retailer, looking at the vin, though it seems EFI wasnt available untill '08) I tried doing that rocking thing that was mentioned on the previous page, but it didn't seem to help. I started it up to see how it was, and it now pushed forward as if I didn't have the clutch fully in (I could hold it, but it still kind of jolted forwards), then when it started, it when up to 2k rpms (though this may have been because I first tried starting it with the throttle at almost full, didn't notice I was holding it, oops)

I meant 'what's wrong' as in, 'what are you trying to fix'. I should've been a bit more clear on that. From what I understand of your last post, the bike jolts forwards when you start it with the clutch in? Does it do that when you start it in neutral? Does it jolt forwards when it's idling in neutral then drop it into gear? If I understood correctly and that's what's happening, it could just be that the clutch cable needs a bit of adjusting so it disengages completely when pulled.

I had one of the scariest and most exciting moments on my old bike today. The temperatures during the daytime were in the 70s so I decided to ride the bike to work. I got off work at 9:30 PM and started riding home it was in the 58 degrees area. I was about 30 miles into my 50 mile ride I was cruising on the highway at 70mph. I came around a sharp turn and saw a herd of deer, I counted 6 on all. They were running almost in line to cross the highway. I slammed on brakes but there was no time to stop. There was a Half a lane gap between deer two and deer three. So I swerved over and aimed toward the middle of the body on deer two. Passed between deer two and three I was so close I could of reached Out and touched either one of them. I made it free without hittin any of the deer. I still do not know how I missed the third deer, I thought for sure it was going to run and hit me on the side. Maybe It slowed a little because I was expecting it to hit my back tire. After clearing the deer I was still running 55 mph, I coasted for a little bit and let it sink in. I was Checking myself over for damage but none was to be seen. I had lane split a herd of deer the adrenaline started kicking in. All this happened within three or four seconds. If I was in my car there would of been no way I could have missed them. And I couldn't imagine how bad it would hurt if I did hit one, I was wearing my gear although I was wearing blue jeans instead of Riding pants. You have to be careful and be observant this is my second or third Run in with deer but this was the closest I've ever came to one I could've literally reach out and touch them. Last time I was on my shadow and came to a complete stop in the middle the road in front of one. I raised my visor and yelled at it and it walked off the road.

So I "learned" how to do keybangers a few days ago. They're pretty damn fun.

[QUOTE=Watevaman;39414008]So I "learned" how to do keybangers a few days ago. They're pretty damn fun.[/QUOTE] Keybanging = Rev her, cut the ignition for a while and then turn it back on? If we're talking 'bout the same thing, yeah it's fun. I love doing it on my CBR, the loud and "sharp" bang really turns heads :p [editline]30th January 2013[/editline] I bet it's not good for the exhaust though... It's fun until the thing splits like a banana!

my bike back fired yesterday but not on purpose. main tank ran out. ive got my bike tuned a tad bit rich. i want to put a higher flow filter on it and unbolt the chrome trumpets. but new chain and brake cable. [IMG]http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd205/justinnelson_01/006-6_zpsc2359d2f.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd205/justinnelson_01/002-3_zpsa297dc2a.jpg[/IMG]

Was out looking for jobs today, decided to try my hand at lane filtering. Felt like a King! In other news, no one seems to be hiring

Wow, two people in my circle of friends (both ride 50cc mopeds) have crashed this last week, and it seems like they still ride around. The first guy crashed on Monday, he tried to do a roll-start, while where was about 5-10 cm of snow. Luckily, he didn't have a lot of speed, and he only broke his front brake-handle and hand guard. The second guy, though. He was turning to go up to his place last night, with a friend of ours on the back (without a helmet, of course), didn't have a lot of speed, and since there was like ice all over the road, he didn't have a lot of traction either, so down they went. They're both okay, no physical injuries (maybe a bruise or two), but he broke his plate straight off, so now he can't ride anymore (not until he gets a new plate, though he'll probably just be like "screw it, I'm riding anyways") This guy also rode down to the busstop on Wednesday, came into a crossing and did a little drift (not on purpose, it was just that slippery)

Why not just get a piece of sheet metal and make a new plate holder of it And why would you stop riding if you fall

I'd never even risk going out with the tiniest amount of snow on the ground, could be ice anywhere. Then again I get nervous when the road's a bit wet :v:

[QUOTE=opaali;39438056]Why not just get a piece of sheet metal and make a new plate holder of it And why would you stop riding if you fall[/QUOTE] I'm not saying they should stop riding forever just because two of them had a tiny accident, just that they shouldn't ride in the middle of the winter, when the roads are covered in ice and snow.

[QUOTE=opaali;39438056]Why not just get a piece of sheet metal and make a new plate holder of it And why would you stop riding if you fall[/QUOTE] People can be put off from riding after a fall. When I locked up my front after getting the bike I thought getting the bike was a mistake, although now I know it wasnt (even though I got ripped off lol)

When I had my moped I rode it all winter to school, without studded tires. I fell once during the entire winter. Also locking your front or having it lose grip isn't really anything you should be scared of too much [editline]1st February 2013[/editline] Now I miss sliding that thing around everywhere :(

[QUOTE=opaali;39438214]When I had my moped I rode it all winter to school, without studded tires. I fell once during the entire winter. Also locking your front or having it lose grip isn't really anything you should be scared of too much [editline]1st February 2013[/editline] Now I miss sliding that thing around everywhere :([/QUOTE] Yeah it was my own stupidity that caused it, I've learnt my lesson.

[QUOTE=anklyne;39411858]I meant 'what's wrong' as in, 'what are you trying to fix'. I should've been a bit more clear on that. From what I understand of your last post, the bike jolts forwards when you start it with the clutch in? Does it do that when you start it in neutral? Does it jolt forwards when it's idling in neutral then drop it into gear? If I understood correctly and that's what's happening, it could just be that the clutch cable needs a bit of adjusting so it disengages completely when pulled.[/QUOTE] I'm trying to fix the fact that there seems to be a connection between the rear wheel and the engine. When in neutral, it works just like I'd expect it to, doesn't jolt or anything. When putting it into gear it doesn't jolt forward, it just drops into gear like normal. I've tried to take the adjusting bolt the furthest away by the handle, and on the cable itself. Didn't seem to help (not a lot at least) When I hold the clutch in and push the wheel, it seems like I'm cranking it or something (though it is a good bit easier to do)

peds are great in the ice and snow, shit scary, but fun. [editline]1st February 2013[/editline] in other moped related news, a friend recently tried keybanging his 50 and blew his can completely apart first time. unbeatable chinese build quality

[QUOTE=Gulen;39439118]I'm trying to fix the fact that there seems to be a connection between the rear wheel and the engine. When in neutral, it works just like I'd expect it to, doesn't jolt or anything. When putting it into gear it doesn't jolt forward, it just drops into gear like normal. I've tried to take the adjusting bolt the furthest away by the handle, and on the cable itself. Didn't seem to help (not a lot at least) When I hold the clutch in and push the wheel, it seems like I'm cranking it or something (though it is a good bit easier to do)[/QUOTE] I still don't understand what your problem is [editline]1st February 2013[/editline] [QUOTE=zerotwelve;39439146] in other moped related news, a friend recently tried keybanging his 50 and blew his can completely apart first time. unbeatable chinese build quality[/QUOTE] chinese mopeds blow up in the first 500km anyway Only 4-stroke 50cc i'd ever get would be honda monkey

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that's the gayest thing i've read this week

Bought a new helmet from a local motorcycle expo [img]http://www.1337upload.net/files/kyrpara.jpg[/img] It's shiny [editline]3rd February 2013[/editline] Oh, and it's fiberglass!

My dad and I just picked up a 1975 RD400 project. We are going to restore it into a Cafe Racer. I will do my best to document its transformation from rusty rolling chasis to 2-stroke wonder of san jose. Right now my dad is working on the internals, tearing and rebuilding the engine and carbs. I'm tasked with sanding down the frame and repainting it, repairing the tank and side covers. KILLING RUST WITH ALUMINUM. Pics up soon guiseeee

[QUOTE=Gulen;39439118]I'm trying to fix the fact that there seems to be a connection between the rear wheel and the engine. When in neutral, it works just like I'd expect it to, doesn't jolt or anything. When putting it into gear it doesn't jolt forward, it just drops into gear like normal. I've tried to take the adjusting bolt the furthest away by the handle, and on the cable itself. Didn't seem to help (not a lot at least) When I hold the clutch in and push the wheel, it seems like I'm cranking it or something (though it is a good bit easier to do)[/QUOTE] So in gear, clutch in, spinning the rear wheel causes the engine to turn over? Does it take more rotations of the rear wheel to turn the engine over in comparison to when the clutch is out? [QUOTE=Ailerssi;39459674]Bought a new helmet from a local motorcycle expo [url]http://www.1337upload.net/files/kyrpara.jpg[/url] It's shiny [editline]3rd February 2013[/editline] Oh, and it's fiberglass![/QUOTE] I like the matte black with silver chrome visor. A guy I work with has a similar colour scheme with his helmet but with 2 white racing strips down the middle. Goes well with his new silver Triumph Thruxton 900. Is it just a fibreglass shell? How much does it weigh?

Had my first run-in with an asshole today. Was at a light talking to my friend in the lane next to me (me on my bike, him in his truck), light turned green so I started going while saying bye to my friend. Well, apparently the guy behind me didn't like how slow I was going so he overtook me in the same lane as me. Needless to say I was pretty pissed. Flicked him off for a while then rode up next to him and gave him a "wtf?" arm. He just pointed up in a "light was green" motion. Total dick, should've had some words.

I find it best to just let things go when on the road. Don't ever react in a way that could cause someone to react back. A few weeks back, a guy I work with was turning into a petrol/gas station on his bike and some guy was standing (vehicle standing, not just him physically standing there :v:) on the drive way, his bumper only just off the main road. He started to reverse without even looking to see if anyone was behind him. The guy I work with gave Mr. Chrysler the finger and went passed into the station. By the time he'd parked up and taken his helmet off, Mr. Chrysler had pulled back into the station, got out of his car and walked over to him, then proceeding to grab the guy I work with and smash his head into the ground. The guy I work with got off with a bruise on his head, a gash on his knee, sore ribs and a cracked helmet. It was all caught on film along with 2 witnesses, so Mr. Chrysler is going to get an arse reeming for assault, medical bills and replacing an $800 helmet. Shaking your head at someone is a lot less aggressive but also more dominant.

[QUOTE=anklyne;39470075]Is it just a fibreglass shell? How much does it weigh?[/QUOTE] It's just the shell :( Weighs 1350g+-50g, much lighter than my old plastic pot. I already regret bringing it into my room though: [img]http://www.1337upload.net/files/aaaaaaaaaaaa.jpg[/img] I feel like a bloody astronaut just looking at it

[QUOTE=anklyne;39481471]I find it best to just let things go when on the road. Don't ever react in a way that could cause someone to react back. A few weeks back, a guy I work with was turning into a petrol/gas station on his bike and some guy was standing (vehicle standing, not just him physically standing there :v:) on the drive way, his bumper only just off the main road. He started to reverse without even looking to see if anyone was behind him. The guy I work with gave Mr. Chrysler the finger and went passed into the station. By the time he'd parked up and taken his helmet off, Mr. Chrysler had pulled back into the station, got out of his car and walked over to him, then proceeding to grab the guy I work with and smash his head into the ground. The guy I work with got off with a bruise on his head, a gash on his knee, sore ribs and a cracked helmet. It was all caught on film along with 2 witnesses, so Mr. Chrysler is going to get an arse reeming for assault, medical bills and replacing an $800 helmet. Shaking your head at someone is a lot less aggressive but also more dominant.[/QUOTE] imagine what it would be if it was a cheaper helmet.

Just put on my new chain and sprockets. Down a tooth in the front really made the bike pull more at any given RPM and I enjoyed the romp around my neighborhood a bit more than with the stock sprocket. I think I'll enjoy this.

[QUOTE=Waffle99;39484715]imagine what it would be if it was a cheaper helmet.[/QUOTE] Spending more on a helmet really only gets you niceties. Lighter, quieter, more comfortable, more features, better aerodynamics. How much energy the foam absorbs is fairly standard across the board (in helmets that meet DOT, ECE, AS/NZ standards). [editline]6th February 2013[/editline] [QUOTE=Ailerssi;39484652]It's just the shell :( Weighs 1350g+-50g, much lighter than my old plastic pot. I already regret bringing it into my room though: [img]http://www.1337upload.net/files/aaaaaaaaaaaa.jpg[/img] I feel like a bloody astronaut just looking at it[/QUOTE] Jesus that's light. My current helmet weighs 1500g and I thought it was crazy light. Also by 'just a fibreglass shell' I meant, is the shell just fibreglass? At that weight I'd assume it's a tri-composite of fibreglass, carbon fibre and kevlar like mine.

Just had my first bike dropped off today, pretty excited although got to wait till the weather is nice again : ( [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/Aknele245/image_zps35c340f8.jpeg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/Aknele245/photo6_zps2b1136e4.jpg[/IMG]

So my dad is gonna work on the RD, I'm gonna work on this its a 1970s cb350, gonna cafe it up [img]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8240/8451917772_16719ed020_b.jpg[/img]