Top Questions - Bike Buffs most recent 30 from http://bikebuffs.com 2010-03-13T09:59:28Z http://bikebuffs.com/feeds http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://bikebuffs.com/questions/56/how-do-you-connect-a-fi-syncro-and-twinmax-on-a-suzuki-c50 How do you connect a FI syncro and Twinmax on a Suzuki C50? Boxwrench 2009-12-16T01:05:37Z 2010-03-10T18:28:37Z <p>How and where do you connect/use a <a href="http://www.aerostich.com/twinmax-synchronizer.html" rel="nofollow">Twinmax electronic throttle body synchro tool</a> on a Suzuki C50 to check and balance the throttle bodies?</p> http://bikebuffs.com/questions/170/what-does-my-intruder-not-turn-over-well-when-its-hot What does my Intruder not turn over well when it's hot? anthony howe 2010-02-06T21:43:18Z 2010-03-03T20:26:21Z <p>have a 98 intruder 1500. when engine is hot there will often times be a drag on the engine when i go to start it. it will usually start but sometimes not turn over well. i replaced the battery but it did not help. been told it could be in the starter or starter clutch. the bike has 70,000 miles on it.</p> http://bikebuffs.com/questions/182/need-help-xr250r need help xr250r Brandon 2010-02-16T03:23:45Z 2010-02-16T03:23:45Z <p>what different models will fit a xr250r its a 2001 model i need a cylinder head and wondering what other years would work</p> http://bikebuffs.com/questions/136/what-battery-brand-do-you-prefer-ok-for-touring-accesories-racing-etc what battery brand do you prefer? ok for touring, accesories, racing etc. rad 2010-02-02T15:16:17Z 2010-02-14T22:24:51Z <p>what battery brand do you prefer? ok for touring, accesories, racing etc.</p> http://bikebuffs.com/questions/113/what-states-usa-dont-have-helmet-laws What states (USA) don't have helmet laws? mLewisLogic 2010-01-20T02:14:59Z 2010-02-12T19:28:09Z <p>I'm wondering which of the 50 states don't have helmet laws (or at least "not required by experienced riders" laws).</p> http://bikebuffs.com/questions/149/why-does-my-older-carbed-bike-take-so-long-to-warm-up Why does my older carbed bike take so long to warm up? mLewisLogic 2010-02-04T02:55:54Z 2010-02-10T00:30:34Z <p>I've got an older carbed bike (CBR900) that takes forever to "warm up" when I want to ride her. Once she gets going, she runs fine.</p> <p>Is there anything that I could adjust, or anything I should check that might help improve this?</p> http://bikebuffs.com/questions/26/does-heat-taping-your-exhaust-really-improve-performance Does heat-taping your exhaust really improve performance? mLewisLogic 2009-11-17T14:51:44Z 2010-02-09T15:23:53Z <p>Aside from looks or preventing burns, I've heard that heat-taping your exhaust can improve performance by keeping the exhaust gasses hotter through the whole pipe.</p> <p>Has anybody done this and noticed any gains? I'd love to hear about some dyno results, but I'd just love to hear about anybody's "gut feel" who has done this.</p> http://bikebuffs.com/questions/112/how-do-i-keep-the-front-wheel-down How do I keep the front wheel down? mLewisLogic 2010-01-20T02:12:28Z 2010-02-09T15:17:12Z <p>I'm asking this question in all seriousness. How do I get the most out of my bike from a standing stop. Body position? Clutch feathering tricks? How do I lay the most power down onto the road, while still keeping control of the bike?</p> http://bikebuffs.com/questions/122/what-is-technique-on-a-dyno-drag What is technique on a "Dyno Drag"? Pete 2010-01-25T22:17:01Z 2010-02-09T15:13:35Z <p>I've seen Dyno Drag operations where they strap two bikes down to rollers on a semi trailer and let them race against each other. I think you get a dyno printout when you're don. I've never done this but it looks like fun. </p> <p>Has anyone done this? What's the secret for posting a good time? Do you just rev it up and pop the clutch? Shift at the tech red line? </p> <p>Black Strat Reno</p> http://bikebuffs.com/questions/18/number-of-wheels number of wheels timsie 2009-11-14T00:45:05Z 2010-02-08T03:02:20Z <p>How many wheels do motorcycles have?</p> http://bikebuffs.com/questions/72/how-do-you-winterize-a-bike How do you winterize a bike? mLewisLogic 2010-01-14T16:08:20Z 2010-02-08T02:54:19Z <p>What is the best-practice for winterizing and garaging a bike?</p> http://bikebuffs.com/questions/146/will-letting-a-battery-freeze-cause-permanent-damage Will letting a battery freeze cause permanent damage? mLewisLogic 2010-02-04T02:49:57Z 2010-02-06T02:31:41Z <p>If the battery is left in the garage all winter and experiences freezing weather, will it suffer permanent damage?</p> http://bikebuffs.com/questions/80/stripped-threads-use-self-tapping-oversized-bolt Stripped threads, use self tapping oversized bolt? Pete 2010-01-15T17:04:28Z 2010-02-06T02:14:57Z <p>I took out the oil drain bolt out of the aluminum crankcase and threads came out with it. It now will not tighten back up. There is not room to drill and re-tap without pulling the engine. Does anyone have experience with a self tapping oversized bolt to correct this problem?</p> <p>2006 Stratoliner Pete Reno</p> http://bikebuffs.com/questions/10/what-are-the-pros-cons-of-lowering-your-bike What are the pros/cons of lowering your bike? mLewisLogic 2009-11-12T03:39:48Z 2010-02-05T23:38:41Z <p>I've heard this argument debated back and forth, and I'd like to hear what people's experiences have been.</p> http://bikebuffs.com/questions/51/what-octane-gas-does-a-suzuki-c50-need What octane gas does a Suzuki C50 need? mLewisLogic 2009-12-15T23:54:50Z 2010-02-05T19:11:07Z <p>What grade fuel is officially recommended? I've heard some people say that higher octane gasoline gives your bike more power.</p> http://bikebuffs.com/questions/52/what-is-a-brighter-replacement-headlight-bulb-for-a-suzuki-c50 What is a brighter replacement headlight bulb for a Suzuki C50? mLewisLogic 2009-12-15T23:55:56Z 2010-02-05T19:02:58Z <p>The stock headlight is pathetically dim. What is a brighter headlight bulb for a Suzuki C50?</p> http://bikebuffs.com/questions/45/how-do-i-change-the-oil-in-my-suzuki-c50 How do I change the oil in my Suzuki C50? mLewisLogic 2009-12-15T23:49:54Z 2010-02-05T19:01:30Z <p>How do I change the oil in my Suzuki C50?</p> http://bikebuffs.com/questions/49/how-do-i-adjust-the-clutch-on-a-suzuki-c50 How do I adjust the clutch on a Suzuki C50? mLewisLogic 2009-12-15T23:52:44Z 2010-02-05T18:54:56Z <p>I would like to "tighten" up the clutch on my Suzuki C50. How would I go about doing that?</p> http://bikebuffs.com/questions/12/is-using-a-car-tire-on-the-rear-wheel-of-a-bike-safe Is using a car tire on the rear wheel of a bike safe? Barry 2009-11-12T16:09:15Z 2010-02-05T18:51:41Z <p>AKA the Dark Side. Has anyone ever had a wreck as a direct result of using a car tire on a bike?</p> <p><a href="http://lifeisaroad.com/stories/2004/10/27/theDarkSide.html" rel="nofollow">some Dark Side info here</a></p> http://bikebuffs.com/questions/66/what-is-the-recommended-tire-pressure-for-a-suzuki-c50 What is the recommended tire pressure for a Suzuki C50? mLewisLogic 2009-12-30T00:51:13Z 2010-02-05T18:47:45Z <p>I'm wondering what the factory recommended front and rear tire pressures are.</p> http://bikebuffs.com/questions/11/best-beginner-bike Best Beginner Bike Topher 2009-11-12T15:16:08Z 2010-02-05T09:50:55Z <p>What is the best bike or set of specs for a beginner that has never ridden alone? And how long, on average, would it take until you're ready for the next step up?</p> http://bikebuffs.com/questions/147/is-there-a-detachable-sissy-bar-for-a-suzuki-c50 Is there a detachable sissy bar for a Suzuki C50? mLewisLogic 2010-02-04T02:51:08Z 2010-02-04T02:51:08Z <p>Anybody make a sissy bar that is quick-on, quick-off?</p> http://bikebuffs.com/questions/13/pros-and-cons-harley-vs-metric-cruisers Pros and cons: Harley vs. Metric cruisers TATE 2009-11-12T16:25:36Z 2010-02-03T23:30:53Z <p>What advantages does each have over the other?</p> http://bikebuffs.com/questions/7/where-can-i-find-a-decent-motorcycle-jack Where can I find a decent motorcycle jack? mLewisLogic 2009-11-12T03:17:59Z 2010-02-02T22:39:06Z <p>In the states, who sells quality motorcycle jacks for a reasonable price?</p> http://bikebuffs.com/questions/27/what-are-the-loudest-pipes-you-can-get-for-a-h-d-dyna What are the loudest pipes you can get for a H-D Dyna? mLewisLogic 2009-11-17T14:54:23Z 2010-02-02T22:05:07Z <p>I'm curious who makes the loudest pipes. Anyone have any information? Personal experience?</p> http://bikebuffs.com/questions/24/who-makes-the-best-oil-filters Who makes the best oil filters? mLewisLogic 2009-11-14T19:49:54Z 2010-02-02T10:14:49Z <p>I've used K&amp;N's in the past, and have liked them, but I'm curious what else is out there that people have liked.</p> http://bikebuffs.com/questions/132/77-yamaha-yz80-fork-oil-capacity 77 yamaha yz80 fork oil capacity Nelson 2010-02-02T04:04:20Z 2010-02-02T04:04:20Z <p>Let me first say I do have a clymers manual but it only covers up to 76 model, wich had diferent forks, </p> http://bikebuffs.com/questions/15/how-the-hell-do-i-turn How the hell do I turn? Mez 2009-11-13T23:48:51Z 2010-02-01T21:37:25Z <p>OK, so the other day I attempted to learn how to ride a moter bike; but I've got a problem. I can't seem to turn. It just seems like when I try and turn the handles, I'm going to die. I need your help. I newrly hit a fence. Then I fell off and dislocated my shoulder. I obviously need your help. </p> http://bikebuffs.com/questions/19/learning-to-ride-where-to-start Learning to ride, where to start? Topher 2009-11-14T07:07:53Z 2010-02-01T19:54:05Z <p>Is there any place to learn how to ride if you don't know anyone nearby to teach you?</p> http://bikebuffs.com/questions/68/what-is-the-fuel-tank-capacity-on-a-suzuki-c50 What is the fuel tank capacity on a Suzuki C50? mLewisLogic 2009-12-30T01:06:01Z 2010-01-27T02:31:20Z <p>In gallons please.</p>