Yes they do. Fork seals on my mountain bike blow out every 6-12 months with regular weekly trail riding. For general recreational bike path...
At 5' 10" You would be in between sizes - anywhere from a 17" to 19" MTB. The traditional Trek 17.5-18.5" MTB frame sizing would probably suit you.
RA I've had a closer look at the details of the Trek 8000 you're interested in. It was a great bike for its era and its frame is probably the...
Hi RA, things have most certainly moved on in the MTB world and the technological developments in the scene outpace the motorcycle world! Sounds...
Ahh I forgot about that... Good point! *facepalm* I've been reading too many DR650 tech instructions lately :)
By the way I just noticed your Pontiac GTO in the photo - I thought it looked familiar to my Australian eyes! Nice to see an Australian motoring...
I had my suspension done by a local specialist in AU called Promecha but there are lots of people in the USA who can do similar work - e.g. Jamie...
Swapping the whole engine is a bit drastic, especially if the rest of the motor is fine. A rebuild for the offending cylinder block will sort it...
Congratulations. Ditto the suspension upgrade, do both ends at the same time. I'd rather spend my money on that than faff about with power commanders.
danny_tb I'm in Melbourne as well - SE / bayside area. Yes I agree 5th gens are starting to thin out as well but every now and then a nice one...
The Wikipedia entry for the VFR750F isn't a bad start for an overview. I'll try and write a summary of highlights here: 1st gen - older 16"...
Yes that would definitely be a concern with the backpack approach, as well as any instability from weight shifting. I've never tried riding with...
I'm about to start playing alto and tenor sax again with a concert and stage band. Rehearsals for one of them are in the city, and I hate driving...
I reckon there are bikes that go fast but don't feel like they're going fast whilst doing it. I'd definitely put the VFR800 on the list - it's so...
From Motorcycle Trader, September issue: "Pricing of the standard and DCT VFR1200F have dropped to $15390 and $15890... The standard VFR1200F was...
VFR1200F specifications This link says 120mm front, 130mm rear suspension travel
Check the ignition coil for that plug. A friend's ZX6R did the same thing when one of the coils died.
Jamie do you have a rule of thumb for motorcycle rider sag? Coming from the mountain bike world, I have always used 25-33% of total travel as a...
Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences - very helpful! This is a great forum.
Thanks for the reply Derstuka, but I was wondering more about what keeps the rider's portion of the two-part saddle on the bike when you don't use...
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