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=== Things to know before you buy a motorcycle === | |||
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{{clickpic|Protective Gear|{{CatIcon}}}}[[Protective Gear | What protective riding gear should I have?]] | |||
{{clickpicT|Should I take an MSF course?|{{CatIcon}}}} | |||
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[[Motorcycle TCO|How much does it <i>really</i> cost to own a motorcycle?]] | [[Motorcycle TCO|How much does it <i>really</i> cost to own a motorcycle?]] | ||
[[ | [[What do I need to know about insurance?]] | ||
[[Why sportbikes are NOT beginner bikes]] | |||
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[[What do I need to know about buying a used bike?]] | |||
[[Can I import a motorcycle into Canada?]] | |||
[[I want to | [[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.]] | ||
[[How can I haul my bike on a truck/trailer?]] | |||
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===Thinking about a Ninja 250=== | ===Thinking about a Ninja 250=== | ||
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[[What is a Ninja 250?]] | [[What is a Ninja 250?]] | ||
[[What kind of performance can I expect from a Ninja 250?]] | [[What kind of performance can I expect from a Ninja 250?]] | ||
[[ | [[Can I get some stats/specs for the bike?]] | ||
[[What kind of gas mileage can I expect?]] | [[What kind of gas mileage can I expect?]] | ||
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[[Am I too small for this motorcycle?]] | [[Am I too small for this motorcycle?]] | ||
[[Is it a good investment; will it retain its value?]] | |||
[[How long will a Ninja 250 engine last?]] | |||
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[[Shouldn't I consider a bigger bike? Won't I want a bigger one later anyway?]] | |||
[[How does the EX250 handle freeway riding?]] | |||
[[How does the EX500 compare to the EX250?]] | [[How does the EX500 compare to the EX250?]] | ||
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[[I have a 1986-1987 model. What's different?]] | [[I have a 1986-1987 model. What's different?]] | ||
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===Just bought a Ninja 250=== | |||
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'''living with the bike''' | |||
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'''technical info/maintenance''' | |||
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[[First days: Living with a motorcycle]] | |||
[[Motorcycling flowchart: Not becoming a statistic]] | |||
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[[ | [[I want to improve my riding skills. What exercises can I do?]] | ||
[[ | [[I can ride just fine after a couple beers, right? Right??]] | ||
{{clickpicT|What is the meaning of some of this bike vocabulary I'm hearing?|{{CatIcon}}}} | |||
[[ | [[What do I need to know about keys?]] | ||
[[ | [[How do I wash the bike?]] | ||
[[ | [[I am having trouble putting my bike on its centerstand...]] | ||
[[ | [[My bike jolts forward when I put it in gear after first starting it; is this normal?]] | ||
[[ | [[How far can I go after putting the fuel petcock on "reserve"]] | ||
[[ | [[What are those tubes hanging down from the bike for?]] | ||
[[ | [[Should I use the side prop or centerstand when I park?]] | ||
[[ | [[Why does my gas tank sometimes whine when I stop?]] | ||
[[ | [[My bike was wrecked but it wasn't my fault...]] | ||
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[[Do I really have to follow this break-in period?]] | |||
[[I | [[500 mile inspection/maintenance|Do I have to do this 500 mile service?]] | ||
[[What | [[What is the correct way to apply choke at startup?]] | ||
[[I | [[What can I do if I flood it?]] | ||
[[ | [[Why does my bike take so long to reach normal running temperature?]] | ||
[[I | [[What kind of fuel should I use?]] | ||
[[ | [[How do I check my oil?]] | ||
[[How does the "reserve tank" work?]] | |||
[[A beginner's guide to maintenance tools]] | |||
[[ | [[Speed @ rpm calculator]] | ||
[[ | [[I want adjustable clutch & brake levers]] | ||
[[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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[[What is carburetor ice?]] | [[What is carburetor ice?]] | ||
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===Miscellaneous/Humor=== | ===Miscellaneous/Humor=== | ||
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[[Boxers or briefs? Summer under-gear wear]] | [[Boxers or briefs? Summer under-gear wear]] | ||
[[Why bikes die: A humorous look at ownership]] | [[Why bikes die: A humorous look at ownership]] | ||
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[[To wave or not to wave?]] | [[To wave or not to wave?]] | ||
[[I'm ready to hit the twisties. Where are some good motorcycle roads?]] | |||
Revision as of 11:25, 4 May 2007
Things to know before you buy a motorcycle
Thinking about a Ninja 250
Just bought a Ninja 250
Miscellaneous/Humor
Boxers or briefs? Summer under-gear wear
Why bikes die: A humorous look at ownership
Corona Tank Top:Safer Than Leather
I'm ready to hit the twisties. Where are some good motorcycle roads?
