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Message Subject First long trip on motorcycle. Learn to be at peace with the world.
Poster Handle Anonymous Coward
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OP...you said it man, there is NOTHING like getting out on a bike and exploring the roads/small towns less travelled. I have 2 modern sportbikes and a dirt bike, the newest street bike I have is a 2003 1000cc sportbike, and I still can't believe these things are legal to own/sell to the public...as far as the insane speed and power to weight ratio.

Small bit of advice considering your bike is 25 years old...give it a good end to end "once over" such as lubing ALL the bearings (yes, head-set and swingarm pivot too), cables, check for loose bolts, new oil/fuel/air filters, new oil, new brake fluid, check the brake pads etc. Getting an official dealership shop manual is your best bet for idiot proof repairs and servicing. Adding some f.i. cleaner to the gas might help clean out the carbs a little/a lot, I'm sure you will notice a change in throttle "crispness" (synchronizing them would be a good idea too)...and new spark plugs (maybe even new tires if they have any sidewall cracks at all).

. The #1 deadly/serious injury car -vs- motorcycle accidents occur in intersections where an on-coming car is waiting to make their left turn across your lanes, it's even harder to see you when the sun is behind you. I always "wiggle" my bike about 30-40 yards before an intersection if there is someone in that deadly on-coming turn lane, I even go so far as to raise my arm and point with my left index finger right at them so they definately see me...then I wave as I pass their car to be polite. Also stay to one side of the center of the lane...cars tend to spill fluids in the middle of the lanes and even more so while sitting at intersections...be careful.

hayseed
 Quoting: c.f. 479366


First thing I did when I got my bike was check everything. Cleaned the carbs, the gas tank, repaired everything that was a little off, replaced all fluids, greased it, and put brand new tires on it. I keep my bike in tip top shape as much as I can. I hate the idea of being stranded.

And I do the same "wiggle" too. Intersections and left turners really get my attention. I like living too much to let some idiot not see me and get me killed.
 
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