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I would like a motorcycle that is fast enough to go on the highway. I would like it to be a street bike.

*ANY* 250cc class motorcycle or scooter will be: light, easy to ride, capable on the freeway.Chose: Dual-Sport, Sporty, Standard, Cruiser, or scooter; used or new.As long as Japanese or European, 250cc class, it would be a good motorcycle for a beginner *or* an old hand.

The Yamaha Vision mentioned above (XZ550) isn’t such a bad choice compared to what’s available new. 60 degree counter-balanced, water-cooled v-twin.
While Yamaha recommended that it not be ridden for extended periods at high speed (60mph+), it was capable of handling the highway just fine.
A rather mild mannered bike, it was very good for around town.
It was also good for leaving the competition at the light (it was required one night).

Not exactly a beginners bike. Torque twist took a bit of getting used to (shaft drive).
Flat spot at 4000rpm was never completely sorted out – I found it a very minor issue.

Depends on what you want to spend. You want at least a 500cc bike to do the highway, a 750cc would be better. I have always been a fan of the Honda bikes, they are well balanced and handle very well. Kawasaki also makes a nice bike. If you want to spend a couple more dollars go with a Harley Sportster, They are dependable and hold there value over the long term so when you’re ready to move up you’ll get a better deal. There’s a reason you don’t see many old Suzuki or Yamaha’s on the road, They don’t last and they cost big $$ to fix! Good luck

Well, you really want a bike that is comfortable to you. Taller people are going to have different needs than shorter, as well as heavy vs. slim. However, I always point to the honda shadow and nighthawk for starter bikes. They’re a good solid bike that will get you up to speed without any trouble. They handle simply, and aren’t too awfully powerful. The Yamaha XZ550 is a good bike for those thinking of getting a sport bike later on for similar reasons. Best of luck to you. Remember to wear your safety gear. Look for the Snell Institute sticker on your helmets. They certify the safest helmets in the world.

any second hand 250cc bike will do…

baby ninjas..250cc top out at 100MPH… fast enough for the freeway..even the old CB250 hondas from the 70s top out at 80MPH…

Honda 250 nighthawk is really just capable of handling what you want.

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I found a 2006 150cc scooter for $500. Don’t remember the model. I test drove it and it sounded good and drove good. It is pretty fast. Already have a motorcycle license which is all I need to drive it on the road. I was really wondering if they break down often or have expensive problems.

Depends on how you measure it.If you are looking for cheap transportation and factor that into the purchase price and maintenance costs, you’ll feel pretty good about the overall purchase.But a scooter requires just as much maintenance as a motorcycle, and if you can’t do that work yourself, it can get expensive.The more you have to pay others to do, the less good deal it becomes.

To me an investment means that someday you sell it for more than you bought it for.Actually I usually do that with my bikes.It takes work.Learn the used bike market.When you know enough to recognize a good price when you see one, then you need to know a mechanically sound bike when you see one.Buy a nice bike the is under-priced, some people get desperate for money, other people just don’t care that much and want to sell fast, be ready with cash in hand.Ride it a couple years and sell it for the right price.

150 cc scooters are so cheap to buy, i would not buy a 6 year old one unless it is a major brand .
But dont even know what it is so its hard to answer your question. but 500 is not too much for a used scooter.So even it only lasts you a year. you will have learned about scooters and used for year. which would pretty good for just 500.

If it’s a ’06 and still runs good, that’s a good sign.
A better sign would be knowing if it’s a major brand or not, parts are parts but finding parts is a whole different world.

not farking PISCHICK….

what scooter we talking about.????.. BRAND…????

do you know the service history??????

HOW MANY MILES????

2006 scooter with 200,000 miles…running & sounding good… still wouldnt buy it..

but if its 2006scooter with 500 Miles… & service history…not a problem..

electric mobility scooters

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Bike: Peugeot XPS 50
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Simple question: which is my main jet ?
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Thing is ive got my self a 80cc kit for my 50cc bike and i was wondering what size jet i should increase to ?
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Many thanks.
Lee.

60% increase in engine size…would think a bigger carbie is called for…

maybe look at one of an 80cc bike??

that way don’t need to re-jet..

Going from 50cc to 80cc doesn’t change the jetting… only things that allow more air to pass thru the carb with less resistance requires a jetting change. However, the 50cc carb’s throat may be too small for the 80cc mod, causing more resistance and necesitating actually leaning the jet a couple of steps.The 82 is your main.

82 is the main jet, ok

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My bike a has been sitting all winter every month or so I go and start it up. Last time I started it was a month ago today I was gonna take it for a ride well first the battery was dead so I hooked it to the battery charger let it charge for a little bit come back try to start it. It didnt want to start finally I got it started it started back fireing and running rough then it seemed to run fine I let it warm up. I reved it up a few times and it stalled. Now it wont start back up up. What could be the problem it has gas I can hear the fuel pump kick on when I turn the key on.

I have never encountered that problem with that bike.If you have never changed the plugs,or air filter now would be a good time to do so.Get your pocketbook out,as those plugs are the second most expensive plugs I have ever seen.Be prepared to pay around 70-80 bucks for 4 of them(that is why they don’t get changed) you may be able to get them cheaper online.If gas has been sitting in it all winter,empty that gas out of it and put fresh premium back in it.These bikes have high compression motors and require good gas to make them run right.Also the louder noise that you hear when you turn the key is a servo motor moving the baffle in the exhaust header to the proper position-have you ever had the cable’s adjusted on that,makes a big difference in the way the bike runs.The fuel pump can be heard however it is inside the tank and is pretty quiet.Change those plugs and filter and don’t try to start it with anything less than a fully charged battery-these bikes have 100 volts at the coil and require good juice to make them fire quickly….oh yeah I have one with almost 70,000 miles and it still does 10 sec 1/4 miles

Did you Stabil-ize the fuel before the winter rest?
If not your fuel has probably soured (sweetened would be a better term, it starts to resemble honey where it collects in the injectors). Empty all remaining fuel, get some Hi-Oct add some Sea-foam and try again.
Secondly, fully charge your battery, the time and amperage is printed in the top of your battery, a short charge would have been fine IF you had planned on riding.

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Hi there i am thinking about getting a suzuki DR200SE , but i am 6’2 and 235LBS , could this bike work for me ?????

I rode a 175DT from ’74 thru ’87, Dirt, and Street.A little less weight, but less displacement."Bogging out" was never a question.

Go wiht a honda 650 man

yes….it could.

what are you asking???

what makes you think it wont work???& it what way???

size??(physical).. power??

what are you going to use it for???

It is awfully small for you, try something a little bigger like a 250,350 or 400.

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is this normal or should i get another helmet? its very uncomfortable when i tighten it

Don’t make it that tight.

Mine chokes me when I am on the interstate….I live in a state that does not require a helmet (I know, I know) so when I travel….I guess it is just a wrong fit??

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looking for a new bike and i was just curious when this particular bike was made. and i was also curious on everyone’s opinion on how this bike runs in their opinion. i don’t want buy something that’s gonna drive like a dirt bike lol

You must a complete learner if you would think that a GSXR1000 is ANYTHING like a dirt bike.

Forget about this bike, you will die on it.

And you RIDE bikes, you don’t drive them

2007 and it does not ride like a dirt bike. These bikes are of the best handling bikes ever built and extremely powerful. This bike is made for pro riders only and its a street legal track bike.

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im 19 and have the money for a motorcycle finally, i am trying to take the MSF course, but i need to know the "required" documents.

Since i dont have a drivers license (never had a car) what do i take to the place?

Also, does the motorcycle license come from the msf course or from the DMV?

Bad news: http://www.in.gov/bmv/2363.htm
Indiana does *not* have a motorcycle license.They only have endorsements on your cage driver’s license.You have to get a car driver’s license before you can ride a motorcycle.

Want to know the facts?!?!
Ask the right people, like the ones that run the MSF course in your area. Pretty sure they would know.
But here’s the main gig- you take the MSF course (some locations do not require a permit from the DMV, others do.
Pass the MSF, take that certification to the DMV, pass a vision test, a written rules test and you are legal, no driving test required at the DMV.

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Why are the spark plugs on my 82 yamaha 750 black when I take them out?

black is carbon probably excess fuel if they are not wet thats good but sounds to me like the bike is badly in need of a tune up. When was the last time it got one?

replace all 4 plugs, check Again soon, also make sure that you have fuel valve in the on position and not prime. very likely time for tune up, is it a low mileage bike, sitting is the worse thing for anything that should run.

Replace both the plugs with new, insure the proper gap at the spark and replace the air-filter.
Go for a steady 15-20 mile ride, report back if not cleared up.

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Know any good trails and appropriate bikes for these trails? Im a 250 lb 6’3 guy.

Ocotillo wells is a good place, huge and not that far from anywhere in So Cal, Camping ,stores, food, gas, if your north of LA there is Gorman or you can go out towards Edwards or out off the 15 around the Barstow area, there is no where in Riverside County that is legal on public land, good luck

There are perhaps 20 or 30 places around SoCal where it is legal to ride off-road… you should google "California OHV areas"(off highway vehicle) to get to some lists of the areas.

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