We had a Soldier in Baumholder Germany that failed his rider test, you only get one chance, so he kept his Harley Sportster in the living room of his 3rd floor (no elevator) apartment for 2 years.
New rider in Seattle
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Re: New rider in Seattle
If you have any type of electrical issue, have your battery load tested before you do anything else. Any auto parts store will test it for free.
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Re: New rider in Seattle
Training Course and Permit Test: PASSED.
Thanks for being so generous with your feedback, I.A. crew. The encouragement you give plays a big role.
Next up: practice, practice, practice.
Thanks for being so generous with your feedback, I.A. crew. The encouragement you give plays a big role.
Next up: practice, practice, practice.
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Re: New rider in Seattle
Congratulations and
Nooo
Next up go to the DMV and get your lic stamp with your Motorcycle endorsement
Then practice practice practice and enjoy
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Re: New rider in Seattle
Thanks!FallenAngel wrote: ↑Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:57 pm
Congratulations and
Nooo
Next up go to the DMV and get your lic stamp with your Motorcycle endorsement
Then practice practice practice and enjoy
And yeah, of course. The bureaucratic stuff just isn't as thrilling to report.
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Re: New rider in Seattle
True
Anyway congratulations
Have fun riding
Anyway congratulations
Have fun riding
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Re: New rider in Seattle
Thanks again, FA, I'm pretty happy.
As soon as I get all my ducks in a row and begin feel more confident, I'll plan a ride up north to meet.
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Re: New rider in Seattle
Take your time get comfortable with your bike
If you have room practice duck walking the bike to help you get confident with the clutch
If you have room practice duck walking the bike to help you get confident with the clutch
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Re: New rider in Seattle
That never would have occurred to me, excellent suggestion. Thanks.FallenAngel wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 5:56 pmTake your time get comfortable with your bike
If you have room practice duck walking the bike to help you get confident with the clutch
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Re: New rider in Seattle
And if you get board with that you can watch training or practice Videosbdschultz wrote: ↑Sat Apr 20, 2024 3:48 amThat never would have occurred to me, excellent suggestion. Thanks.FallenAngel wrote: ↑Fri Apr 19, 2024 5:56 pmTake your time get comfortable with your bike
If you have room practice duck walking the bike to help you get confident with the clutch
Also If the zippers on your leather is hard to zip
Use vegetable oil on them
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Re: New rider in Seattle
Yeah, I do love watching the slow speed videos, oddly mesmerizing.FallenAngel wrote: ↑Mon Apr 22, 2024 8:05 pm
And if you get board with that you can watch training or practice Videos
Also If the zippers on your leather is hard to zip
Use vegetable oil on them
Another good tip.
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Re: New rider in Seattle
Picked up a well-loved, but well maintained manual.
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Re: New rider in Seattle
That is cool, great find.
I can't seem to win the lottery. I think I have used up all of my good luck riding motorcycles.
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Re: New rider in Seattle
I agree
Very cool
Very cool
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Re: New rider in Seattle
-Good For you bdschultz.
The Factory Suzuki Shop Manual is THE definitive Tech Source,..and you have it!
The Factory Suzuki Shop Manual is THE definitive Tech Source,..and you have it!
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Re: New rider in Seattle
Anyone have recommendations for a jack or scissor lift, preferably under $100?
Also, I'm all ears on alternate solutions. I want to avoid Macguyvering (lots of) straps to the ceiling, stacking wood, etc. Looking for something rock solid with minimal fuss.
Thanks all.
Also, I'm all ears on alternate solutions. I want to avoid Macguyvering (lots of) straps to the ceiling, stacking wood, etc. Looking for something rock solid with minimal fuss.
Thanks all.
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Re: New rider in Seattle
After owning 3, I finalized on the Sears Lift.bdschultz wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 2:38 pmAnyone have recommendations for a jack or scissor lift, preferably under $100? Also, I'm all ears on alternate solutions. I want to avoid Macguyvering (lots of) straps to the ceiling, stacking wood, etc. Looking for something rock solid with minimal fuss. Thanks all.
First,...it is all Foot Operated. Thus you can Hand-stabilize the Bike when lifting and setting down. And. most importantly,. the Foot Pedal operation for lowering it can be made to lower the bike S-L-O-W-L-Y.
The others tended to literally DROP the bike with the slightest amount of Foot Pedal activation. BAD!!!
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Re: New rider in Seattle
I still use a home made lift that has never failed me. I think I invested about $5.00 in it. Plenty of videos on Youtube of how to build one and how it works.bdschultz wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 2:38 pmAnyone have recommendations for a jack or scissor lift, preferably under $100?
Also, I'm all ears on alternate solutions. I want to avoid Macguyvering (lots of) straps to the ceiling, stacking wood, etc. Looking for something rock solid with minimal fuss.
Thanks all.
If you have any type of electrical issue, have your battery load tested before you do anything else. Any auto parts store will test it for free.
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Re: New rider in Seattle
I've seen that idea quite a lot. Good cheap solution however you don't get the height adjustability of a jack - which ended up being pretty important for me on my LC when changing the rear tyre. The big valanced guard on the LC requires a fair bit of clearance to get the wheel out.sgtcall wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 2:47 pmI still use a home made lift that has never failed me. I think I invested about $5.00 in it. Plenty of videos on Youtube of how to build one and how it works.bdschultz wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 2:38 pmAnyone have recommendations for a jack or scissor lift, preferably under $100?
Also, I'm all ears on alternate solutions. I want to avoid Macguyvering (lots of) straps to the ceiling, stacking wood, etc. Looking for something rock solid with minimal fuss.
Thanks all.
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Re: New rider in Seattle
I have 2 Hydraulic scissor jacks that have 2 footings with an open front
I cant find the ones I have
I liker them because I can set the bike on a table and move the jack out of the way
sgtcall's version is a great option if you have limited space and dont need to get the bike very high ↑
And it looks sturdier then the single 2X6 option
I cant find the ones I have
I liker them because I can set the bike on a table and move the jack out of the way
sgtcall's version is a great option if you have limited space and dont need to get the bike very high ↑
And it looks sturdier then the single 2X6 option