Motorcycles BS Thread 2.0

The right lights will.
All you need for an engine stop is a button to break the circuit. Like on a dirt bike.

 

I have no experience with dirt bikes. Just why i was asking.

i won this project. 2000 WR400F, 05/06 GSXR 1000 forks, 93 VFR swingarm. Going to work on it soon

 

That's crazy! (With cool potential)
Are you sure you "won"?

 

Well if it doesn't run, ill part it out/sell. I have low patience Supposedly ran before parked. Needs a bunch of work

 

you could donate it to someone who would finish it

 

I am sure we could fit the engine in the grom

 

quarantine got you down?
sad you cant get out and ride??

well, here is a short video on how to make the best of a lame situation...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ki4VgsRG8M

 

thats pretty awesome, i have a YZF400 that i wanted to make street legal. A lot of hurdles here in CA, last i read if it didn't come from the factory w/ plates you weren't able to get plates. I know you used to be able to cuz I had an XR400 with plates(miss that bike).

 

I was reading on thumper talk that you could do it back in 2015. Something about a green VIN ?

 

i know they switched from Green to Red stickers(offroad registration), but i didnt think it affected the plating( i could be wrong), my bike is a green sticker bike. Maybe i just didnt try hard enough

 

Any had experience with using one or something like this for a passenger?

https://www.motosport.com/saddlemen-comfy-saddle-passenger-pad

 

I used a Phantom Pad on my sporty. Suction cup mount might seem sketch but it holds once weight is on it. I have zero feedback as far as comfort, but the girl I had back there never complained. There was no backrest so you have to tell them to hold on tight but I did a few longer rides (about 45 min) and never had an issue.

I'm only sharing because I assume you're looking for a cheap passenger setup.

 

I don't think it would need to be secured with something
I have sissy bar/pad back there for the lady but the small passenger seat for the Springer is uncomfortable. Her butts to fat

You would be correct as far as me looking for a cheap passenger setup.

 

The Phatom pad I have is only as wide as the fender but the foam is pretty thick and squishy. I sat on it to test and it was comfortable, but I didn't go for a ride on it (obvs). I think the key is proper support as opposed to the overall size of the pad. Because the link you posted is a saddlemen brand, I'd feel safe assuming it's comfortable. I recently upgraded to the same saddleman seat as @uhplifted so I don't need the phantom pad anymore, but I haven't had anyone on the back of the new seat yet.

 

I looked at the Saddleman and the seat that would work for both of listed for almost $700
Fuck that.

Appreciate the help man!

 

I wish I'd get told not to come to work. So much riding and fishing to do and so little time with long work days.

 

yea idk grass is always greener i know a lot of people who recently where told to stay home for 2 weeks and then few days later told the corp. was shutting down perma... butttttttt as far as Work vs Riding well yea shit there aint never too much riding time in life, that simply dont exist

ive been lucky and still get to leave for the day and sit at my office instead of stuck at home with fear of no job now.... and since with no traffic and all i rode into work albeit 39* at 8am.... at about 1xx tucked like an octopus much warmer in the afternoon so00



anyone notice the significant drop in asking prices in the private sale used bike / car markets? (not a huge surprise for more reason than one)

 

I'd be very careful revealing that to your intended passenger. Especially with how wide that thing is. LOL

 

I should have freaked out yesterday and ordered brake lines, instead of a 6 day supply of dehydrated food. @w.adventures probably knows where it came from in UT - Al's Sporting Goods (they still have emergency food rations)

 

Never heard of them. But at least you will survive an extra 6 days now!