Recent content by Longstone

Well I downsized on my truck big time. I got a Chevy Colorado crew cab, haven't put the bike in the bed yet but not sure it's going to fit. Anyone know? I didn't get the bed extender.

If I use a Helicoil what risk is there with getting metal shavings into the engine? Is it really worth the risk? If I choose to replace the oil pan myself how big of a job is it?

Sorry I'm talking about the oil pan.

My belly-pan bolt was overtightened during my last oil/filter change and I stripped my belly-pan. No one but myself to blame but rather than crying over spilled milk I'm looking to get it fixed. Local bike shop quoted me $200 fo a used belly-pan in "good" condition and the labor. The...

Rode it into work this morning. Thanks for all the help everyone.

I use regular anyway. Manual, and the sticker on the side said I should :)

Well I like the attitude you have. You admit ya did it and move on. But seriously. He wrote you for 16 over? Didn't drop it to 15 to drop the fine? Yeah you were wrong, but not to drop that 1mph to give you a break on the cost....I'm just say'n.

I bought my busa as a commute vehicle. It's the first bike I've ever owned (I know bring on the rebuke). But I've learned it's all about throttle control and discipline. I wouldn't want anything much smaller than a busa to commute 45Miles one way. I'm getting 48-49 mpg consistently shifting...

Sounds stupid I know, and I'll admit I'm not sure. But I used the search feature to attempt to find you an answer. Someone had a similar problem and they posted to flip the rotor around. Good luck with it, I'm sure someone will post some helpful info.

Thanks for all the help with this project. Even though it ended up being more than just a simple bearing replacement, with the help of the folks here it's been pretty easy.

Thanks. I ordered it from BikeBandit.com Local dealer wanted to charge me $55 for a used one. Didn't bother asking about a new one.

Figured it would. Thanks! Now who sell's them that's a board sponsor? Can I buy just that or do I have to get axle too?

Looks like when my bearings went out it put some fairly significant grooves in what my manual refers to as the "spacer nut" on the left front fork. Noticed it just as I was about to put the wheel back on. Is it required this be replaced before proceeding?

Well that's great then. I read on the forum when attempting to find the answer on my own (yeah for the search feature) someone put their rear rotor back on and had it hitting the caliper. Someone mentioned flipping it. I know the front and back of the rotor so that's not a problem just wasn't...

Ready to mount the wheel back on. I got the rotors mixed up when I was stripping the paint. How do I tell which rotor goes on which side? I'm sure it matters.