Posts tagged "Motorbike"

will a motorbike restrictor damage the engine?

Question by Jed F: will a motorbike restrictor damage the engine?
i might get a cbr or something in a year. il be 17 so i could only drive a 125cc. could i get like a 600cc and have a restrictor on it and still be legal to ride it on the road? will it damage the engine?
peace.

Best answer:

Answer by Sjpüpål
Let me ask why can you only drive a 125cc?

I got a 600 as my first bike at 18 (i’m 21 now) and in my opinion it was PERFECT.

Not too much power, but enough to get you out of danger (cars coming into your lane etc)

Is there a law i’m not aware of?

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Question by Candice M: is there any website that i can put my motorbike engine number in and get the info from it year it was made?

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Answer by Mark W
call the dealer and ask them

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Q&A: Mini cooper – Motorbike Engine?

Question by w12drift: Mini cooper – Motorbike Engine?
What are the mods that i would have to do to an old mini to fit a bike engine like Yamaha r1 or gsxr etc..?

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Answer by Cettoman
Check out this link and then go to Z Cars LTD

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Question by joss w: Motocross,motorbike,mini moto?
I have just bought a dirt bike and i am wondering can you get trousers that are padded or the race wear trousers (pants) can you get pads for them and just slot them in

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Answer by johns
what bike is it

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My dog just jumped up and ran away, because a mini motorbike started. – by heather_jean (heather jean)

Question by FLY HIGH: How much do mini motorbikes cost?
like sport mini bikes and do you have to have a license to ride it in the state of california do cops tell you not to ride it

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Answer by racefanwfo56
sport mini bikes are not street legal. if you get caught by the police riding a sport mini bike on the street you will get a ticket and the bike will be impounded.

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Yamaha Dirtbikes “WR Adventure” TV Ad Motorbike Commercial

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Question by Rockstar77 ▐▄▄▲▄▄▌: Is it illegal to ride a motorbike in Northern Ireland with headphones in?
I know it’s never advisable to listen to music while driving, but am just curious to know if it is illegal to ride a motorbike in the UK with headphones on.
Thank you.

Best answer:

Answer by justme
Who cares what the law says regarding this. It is none of their business if you ask me. Where I live there is a law against tying your alligator to a public lamp post. The safety nazis can take a flying leap on this one. Just be stealthy about it and do what you want to do. What matters with repressive laws like this is not getting caught. Earbuds under your helmet is the way to go. Headphones will give you away.

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Motorbike Totem Pole

Some cool motorbikes images:

Motorbike Totem Pole


Image by Carl Wainwright
This Totem Pole structure was made entirely out of what would appear to be used motorbike parts.

Laia Sanz’ Trial Motorbike


Image by Frank Kehren
Laia Sanz’ Trial Motorbike, World Trials Championship 2008, Wagner Cup, United States Grand Prix, Sequatchie, Tennessee

070426 Motorbike Crash, Bowen Hills, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia-1


Image by David Jackmanson
From this story at the Brisbane Is Home blog.

You are free to use this photo for any reasons, including commercial reasons, but you MUST credit www.brisbaneishome with a link if you use it on the Internet, or by printing the URL next to or on the photo if used away from the Internet.

Q&A: Looking for a 50cc road motorbike NOT SCOOTER/MINI bike?

Question by zap1234: Looking for a 50cc road motorbike NOT SCOOTER/MINI bike?
Im looking to import some 50cc motorbikes that are road legal like scooters but “look like” street bikes so they can be ridden on car licence but look cool unlike scooters/step through type.
ps not mini bikes/pocket bikes
In australia but im not after advice on regulations etc just after models available thanx

Best answer:

Answer by Steve M
Road Legal where? in the US? If it was legal it’d be done by now. again in the US you’d have to go thru the Federal Highway Safety Institute for your bikes to be certified street legal. At 50cc they’d not have the power to get out of their own way. You’d have to start with a 4 stroke to meet EPA requirements. We’re no longer free to do as we please here in America If your idea was feasible why wouldn’t Honda be doing it?

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TheBoltonNews: COMMUTERS are facing traffic chaos following a serious accident involving a motorbike and a mini bus…. http://dlvr.it/CrV2D – by i_love_bolton (I Love Bolton)

just a little video showcaseing my motorbike. it has a 4 stroke kirby tecumseh engine (very old but starts like a gem)
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Motorbike Insurance: are you Securely Covered?

by friskierisky

Motorbike Insurance: are you Securely Covered?

Motorbikes are becoming a more and more popular method of commuting in cities throughout the UK as roads become grid-locked with cars, trucks, buses and roadworks! Yet motorbikes still manage to weave their way through traffic and reach their destination on time – highlighting another benefit that biking has in comparison to driving a car. Not only can a motorbike traverse spaces that would be impossible in a car, motorbikes are also cheaper to maintain, have better fuel economy and it is much easier to find parking spaces in busy areas. In 2006 there were over 1.1million motorbikes registered in the UK, a figure which has gradually grown as popularity for biking rises.

In the UK, it is a legal requirement to be insured when driving on public roads. So, whether you’re a commuter who uses a motorbike to squeeze past gridlocked cars to get to your work on time, or a recreational rider exploring the UK’s country roads at the weekends, you’ll need adequate insurance cover to keep yourself and others protected while on the road.

However, it’s not only when driving a motorbike that you need motorbike insurance. Due to the design and size of motorbikes, they can be stolen and removed by thieves far more easily than a car, and as a result most general insurance companies deem insuring motorbikes as a high risk. However some companies specialise in motorbike insurance and appreciate that this is not necessarily the case. In fact, providing the owner implements some basic security measures a motorbike can be as low risk to own as a car.

For example, motorbikes should be parked in well lit areas and the frame should be secured to a fixed object with a sturdy security chain. To further deter would-be thieves, fit an approved immobiliser to prevent the engine being started without the key, and install a Thatcham approved alarm. You could also have a tracking device fitted to help the Police track your motorbike in the event it should it be taken.

Owners should also buy an ultraviolet pen to mark their motorbike with personal details and keep a copy of the serial number of their motorbike, so that if their motorbike is stolen it can be traced back to the theives by the authorities. By taking precautions such as these, you can reduce your motorbike insurance premium.

The most common type of insurance chosen by owners is a comprehensive policy. This level of cover ensures that in the event of an accident the policy holder will be fully insured for the market value of their motorbike, as well as the repair cost of any damage caused to a third party by the policy holder. Some policies even cover policy holders for personal claims against them, which in today’s litigious climate is certainly a comforting safeguard. This ensures that if you are unfortunate enough to have an accident, you won’t have to cope with a huge financial burden too.

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Question by Kyle: how do i put a motorbike engine in a reliant kitten?
Someone please help me

Best answer:

Answer by marquisrs
Cut it open, connect it to the engine, sew it back up.

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This motorcycle made by JRL is just awesome. Powered by a radial engine. I haven’t seen anything like that ever. Notice how fast it revs up. Go here for some faq : www.jrlcycles.com Here is another radial engine powered motorcycle. Its made by Jesse James : thekneeslider.com Though I respect Jesse James’ creations very much, I think the JRL cycle is much more sleek.

Question by singaporelosers2: What engine size of a motorbike can you drive at 17/18 in the uk?
I was just wondering and has the law changed yet to make it 18 or not?

Best answer:

Answer by Eleph
50CC

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The Yamaha R1 Motorbike: Excellent Power and Mastery

The Yamaha R1 Motorbike: Excellent Power and Mastery

Yamaha R1 super-bike have gone through a good reputation as one of the top sport bikes out there over the previous 10 years.  When crafting the 2009 Yamaha R1 motorbikes, the technicians were confronted with this puzzling question: How does one advance on  flawlessness?

As Yamaha R1 motorcycles were already incorporating some of the best performing bike technological innovation of the day, there was just one reasonable solution to this question: Invent different know-how!  In 2009, Yamaha R1 bikes have gone through a complete redesign to incorporate new innovations not seen on any other motorcycle.

First, let’s quickly cover the basic characteristics of 2009 Yamaha R1 motorcycles before getting sidetracked by specifying all the new technologies it benefits.  2009 Yamaha R1 motorcycles feature a liquid-cooled, 998 cc, inline four-cylinder, sixteen-valve DOHC engine.  They have a six-speed manual transmission with a multi-plate slipper clutch.  The Yamaha R1 engine is able of 180 horsepower at 12,500 rpm and 85 pound-feet (11.8 kilogram-meter) of torque at 10,000 rpm.  The Yamaha R1 top speed has been documented by consumer at or around 190 mph (257.5 kph).  All this power is presently available for less than ,500.Now, onto the new Yamaha R1 motorcycle technology for 2009!  The 2009 Yamaha R1 motorcycles are the first to feature crossplane crankshaft technology in a two-wheel motorized unit.    Crossplane crankshaft technology is a highly technical, very complicated machine, and a full explanation of it could easily fill its own article.

Therefore, we’ll try to describe it in the shortest, simplest term we can.In a classic engine, gasoline flame drives pistons in up-and-down movement.  The pistons, in turn, drive the crankshaft.  The crankshaft turns the reciprocal motion of the pistons into rotational action that ultimately turns the back wheel of the bike.  This translation from reciprocal to rotational motion is never perfect.  Energy is generally lost when motion shifts form, not to bring up a timing delay from the pistons shooting to the wheels turning.  The greater the movement and energy (in this case, the RPMs), the greater the loss in energy and motion transfer.  What this means to you as a motorcycle rider is that the fast you go, the less control your throttle has over the rear wheel.A crossplane cranksaft design takes a fully different approach.   First, as a substitute of two sets of pistons firing alternately, this engine involves four sets of pistons firing in rotation.  Second, the connection rods from pistons to crankshaft are placed at ninety degrees from one another around the crankshaft.

The firing order of the pistons is 270°-180°-90°-180°.  The result of the right-angle location and non-liner firing chain is that the exchange of energy and action from the pistons to the rear wheel is much more clean and exact. What this means for you as a motorbike driver is that your accelerator pedal has much more management of the rear wheel, allowing a steady, linear acceleration and smoother handling of the motorbike, even at increased speeds.Another innovation in 2009 Yamaha R1 motorbikes is a forced-air consume system.  This system increases air intake effectiveness by using the organic airflow generated when riding to pressurize the air in the air cleaner container.  As more air in the engine generates more strength, the new R1 engine has outstanding power, especially at high speeds.Yamaha has also developed the chip-controlled throttle and intake technology from racetrack motorcycles.  This merges computer technology with the driver’s throttle control for electronic micro-control of the fuel injection and air intake systems.

The end result is a throttle response that is both immediate and precise.  Together, all these hi-tech progress in 2009 Yamaha R1 motorcycles give more power and speed, and higher pilot control at the same time.  What’s not to enjoy?Since one can’t completely redesign the engine without redesigning the frame, Yamaha has done that as well, including many new improvements.  It includes an aluminum frame precisely well-balanced for the combo of both stiffness and flex that a racing bike demands. It also includes crafted aluminum pistons, a lightweight titanium intake valve, and electronically actuated steering dampeners.Regardless of of 2009 Yamaha R1 motorcycles’ advantages and innovations, including great acceleration, outstanding responsiveness, and heightened maneuverability, it has its drawbacks like any motor vehicle.

Some buyers report discovering it to be unpleasant when travelling or driving long distances. The bike gives off a lot of warmth, which can get not comfortable at low speeds, or in the stop-and-start nature of rush hour area traffic.  On the other hand, some people may argue, 2009 Yamaha R1 motorcycles are not built for commuting – they are built for racing.  If you’re looking to commute in comfort and ease, go acquire a minivan.

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• Attached to the rider holder; the cable is fixed on your bike
• Uses the 12V power of the engine of your motorbike or scooter to power up on the road

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Battery cable and warranty leaflet.

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Just trying to explain and demonstrate the difforent methods of braking on a motorcycle. thanks to toshibau for the video request.

Question by Ohlivia: I’m building a motorbike, any engine suggestions?
I know nothing about motorbikes, my grandad is a motorhead and i’m gonna buy the parts i need and he’ll just tell me to do stuff. So i’m looking for suggestions as to what engine i should get.
Ohh right i see, lol nvm most of the sites are about model aeroplane engines but there actually are Evolution motorbike engines lol my bad. /facepalm
Well thank you but i don’t think i want a model aeroplane engine.. lol

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Answer by Bubba B
Buy an Evolution engine.

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Wish the motorbike right outside my house would stop reving it's engine! They do realise it's like half 9 in the morning!! – by laura_bc (Laura Hughes)

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Motorbike PASSENGERS

Advice for people riding bitch.
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Q&A: Can I buy a second-hand motorbike engine with more than 100bhp for less than fifteen hundred pounds?

by owenhurrell

Question by Boomer: Can I buy a second-hand motorbike engine with more than 100bhp for less than fifteen hundred pounds?

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Answer by sushi14099
not from uk, don’t know

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can i drive a car with a motorbike engine on a motorbike license

by Giannux & Chia

Question by Lampie: can i drive a car with a motorbike engine on a motorbike license
I have a motorbike license and want to start riding a bike again but I was wondering whether I can drive a car with a motorbike engine on my motorbike license

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Answer by David A
NO

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Restored Henderson motorcycle engine that was a cut-off and had the transmission re-attached among many other repairs. Five years of limited spare time!
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