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====I want to know | ===New to motorcycling=== | ||
[[First days: Living with a motorcycle]] | |||
{{clickpic|Protective Gear|{{CatIcon}}}}[[Protective Gear | What protective riding gear should I have?]] | |||
[[Motorcycle TCO|How much does it <i>really</i> cost to own a motorcycle?]] | |||
[[Motorcycling flowchart: Not becoming a statistic]] | |||
{{clickpicT|Should I take an MSF course?|{{CatIcon}}}} | |||
[[Why sportbikes are NOT beginner bikes]] | |||
{{clickpicT|What are some good riding techniques?|{{CatIcon}}}} | |||
[[I want to improve my riding skills. What exercises can I do?]] | |||
[[What do I need to know about insurance?]] | |||
{{clickpicT|What is the meaning of some of this bike vocabulary I'm hearing?|{{CatIcon}}}} | |||
[[I can ride just fine after a couple beers, right? Right??]] | |||
===Thinking about a Ninja 250=== | |||
[[What is a Ninja 250?]] | [[What is a Ninja 250?]] | ||
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[[Comparisons and Reviews of the EX250]] | [[Comparisons and Reviews of the EX250]] | ||
[[I have a 1986-1987 model. What's different?]] | [[I have a 1986-1987 model. What's different?]] | ||
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[[Can I get some stats/specs for the bike?]] | [[Can I get some stats/specs for the bike?]] | ||
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[[Do I really have to follow this break-in period?]] | [[Do I really have to follow this break-in period?]] | ||
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[[How do I wash the bike?]] | [[How do I wash the bike?]] | ||
[[Speed @ rpm calculator]] | |||
[[I want adjustable clutch & brake levers]] | [[I want adjustable clutch & brake levers]] | ||
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[[I am having trouble putting my bike on its centerstand...]] | [[I am having trouble putting my bike on its centerstand...]] | ||
[[Why does my gas tank sometimes whine when I stop?]] | [[Why does my gas tank sometimes whine when I stop?]] | ||
===General motorcycling questions=== | |||
{{clickpicT|I Need Recommendations For Tools/Parts.|{{CatIcon}}}} | |||
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[[What do I need to know about buying a used bike?]] | [[What do I need to know about buying a used bike?]] | ||
[[How can I haul my bike on a truck/trailer?]] | |||
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[[How should I go about preparing my bike for winter storage?]] | [[How should I go about preparing my bike for winter storage?]] | ||
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[[Winter storage: A photo essay]] | [[Winter storage: A photo essay]] | ||
[[What is carburetor ice?]] | |||
[[I want to get a bike but I don't know the "process."]] | [[I want to get a bike but I don't know the "process."]] | ||
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[[I'm ready to hit the twisties. Where are some good motorcycle roads?]] | [[I'm ready to hit the twisties. Where are some good motorcycle roads?]] | ||
===Miscellaneous/Humor=== | |||
[[Boxers or briefs? Summer under-gear wear]] | |||
[[Can I import a motorcycle into Canada?]] | |||
[[Why bikes die: A humorous look at ownership]] | |||
[[Corona Tank Top:Safer Than Leather]] | |||
[[To wave or not to wave?]] | [[To wave or not to wave?]] | ||
Revision as of 22:13, 30 April 2007
New to motorcycling
First days: Living with a motorcycle
What protective riding gear should I have?
How much does it really cost to own a motorcycle?
Motorcycling flowchart: Not becoming a statistic
Why sportbikes are NOT beginner bikes
What are some good riding techniques?
I want to improve my riding skills. What exercises can I do?
What do I need to know about insurance?
What is the meaning of some of this bike vocabulary I'm hearing?
I can ride just fine after a couple beers, right? Right??
Thinking about a Ninja 250
What kind of performance can I expect from a Ninja 250?
How does the EX250 handle freeway riding?
What kind of gas mileage can I expect?
Am I too big for this motorcycle?
Am I too small for this motorcycle?
How does the EX500 compare to the EX250?
What about the ZZR250; how does it compare?
Comparisons and Reviews of the EX250
I have a 1986-1987 model. What's different?
Is it a good investment; will it retain its value?
How long will a Ninja 250 engine last?
Shouldn't I consider a bigger bike? Won't I want a bigger one later anyway?
Can I get some stats/specs for the bike?
Just bought a Ninja 250
Do I really have to follow this break-in period?
Do I have to do this 500 mile service?
What is the correct way to apply choke at startup?
My bike jolts forward when I put it in gear after first starting it; is this normal?
Why does my bike take so long to reach normal running temperature?
How far can I go after putting the fuel petcock on "reserve"
How does the "reserve tank" work?
What kind of fuel should I use?
A beginner's guide to maintenance tools
What do I need to know about keys?
I want adjustable clutch & brake levers
What are those tubes hanging down from the bike for?
I want to install frame sliders.
Should I use the side prop or centerstand when I park?
I am having trouble putting my bike on its centerstand...
Why does my gas tank sometimes whine when I stop?
General motorcycling questions
I Need Recommendations For Tools/Parts.
What do I need to know about buying a used bike?
How can I haul my bike on a truck/trailer?
How should I go about preparing my bike for winter storage?
I want to get a bike but I don't know the "process."
I want to get a bike but my parents won't let me.
My bike was wrecked but it wasn't my fault...
I'm ready to hit the twisties. Where are some good motorcycle roads?
Miscellaneous/Humor
Boxers or briefs? Summer under-gear wear
Can I import a motorcycle into Canada?
Why bikes die: A humorous look at ownership
