run without full choke

by Sherry
(Texas)

I have a 2002 Honda Shadow that I just changed the battery and started after about a month and it will not run without the choke. Should I change out the fuel and/or fuel filter?

Slow speed turn

by jamie lankford
(spur, Tx)

I am a woman rider, I have a 1200 Sportster, which I have no problems riding at speed, in fact I love this bike at high speed cornering, etc. But I have a LOT of difficulty in a low speed Uturn, it's embarrassing! I have dropped my bike so many times in a low-speed turn (parking, etc.,) that my brake handle resembles the top of a Dairy Queen ice cream. People have actually asked me where I got that cool brake handle, I can't believe it hasn't broken off yet! I know the Sportster is top-heavy-I am 5'8", so even though my bike sits a little higher than most, I easily reach the ground. Anybody else have this problem, how do you fix it?

motocross

by Ashley
(Texas)

Im wanting to start racing motocross im 5'2 and 120 pounds what size bike would be the best for me? I was looking at a yamaha 85?

Flat Battery on a Yamaha XVS650

by Sainsie
(Sydney)

Unfortunately I have been unable to ride for 12 months and now that I can my Yamaha XVS650 has a flat battery, is there an easy way to start it?

Test riding for a new bike

by Lauren
(Winchester, VA)

I recently sold my HD Sportster 1200 of which I purchased without test riding because I'd just gotten my new M license. No regrets. I just happened across someone who fell in love with it and made me a great offer.

Now I'm looking for a new bike, something comfortable to tour for a few days here and there but also to use as my commuter. I'm eyeballing the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 or the Nomad 1700. OR the Yamaha 950. OR....well, the list goes one.

The problem: I find that most dealers don't allow test riding. If there's a "tester" in the back, it's not the bike I'm interested in.

Is it common to buy a bike without test riding it? How can I know I'm getting the ride I'm looking for?

And here's another problem. I'm 5'3". Try finding a bike that's low enough to test!

HELP?

bike fires with starter fluid then dies. 98 roadking injected

I have a 98 roadking fuel injected. I spray starter fluid to see if it fires, and it does. But it dies out after that. Fuel pump comes on but intermittently. Not steady for those couple of seconds. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

808 biker

rear runnning lights

i have a 2009 suzuki m-90 i have had it for 3 months now. i have not been able to ride it for 2 weeks when i did start to ride aging i noticed the rear running lights are not comming on but the turn signals work the front running lights come on but the back ons dont the break light works i toke the bulbs out they do not look bad the front bulbs have two metal spots on the bottom and the back haves one you would think the back running lights would work for safty can some one please tell me if the rear running lights are suppose to come on all the time thank you very much for your help

Harley HD

by Patty Monroe
(Stroudsburg Pa USA)

My bike wont shift gears, so now its not drivable. What can I do?

Short and tiny looking for a sport bike

I'm 4'10 and 105 pounds. I want to start riding with my boyfriend but unsure on if there are any street bikes that will fit my small frame.

tire size

by CUDDY
(DVILLE SOUTH CAROLINA)

I have A 92 SPORTSTER WITH A 130/90/16 REAR TIRE CAN I STEP UP TO A 140/90/16

gear shift configeration

by mark
(australia)

hi have not riden for some time and just wondering what is the gear shift configeration on the new triumphs (america)same as old british bikes or is it now jap style 1 down 4 up?

electric

by madeleine
(westonaria, south africa)

I bought a 1986 honda cbr 250. The owner said it won't start. Took it to a mechanic, stood in rain for 2 months. Went to collect it, put battery on and absolutely nothing happens. No lights anywhere, not even hooter. None of the fuses is blown. Nothing smells burnt. Please help. I'm pretty dumb with everthing on a bike. Thanks