I like watching stunting, especially drifting... that takes serious skill. It also takes a lot of practice which involves failing quite a bit and damaging your bike... I'd cry like a toddler if my bike got banged up.
There's also a big difference between pitching it sideways while dirt tracking and drifting on asphalt. Did the former which is why I hesitate with the latter.
Man, I hate you road-slug for piquing my interest in the Bolt even more to the point that I'm seriously considering buying one. This is the one time I miss having a S.O. to talk me out of it or flat out deny me the purchase.
The tunnel portion starting at 2:21 just sounds so friggin good!!
Man, I hate you road-slug for piquing my interest in the Bolt even more to the point that I'm seriously considering buying one. This is the one time I miss having a S.O. to talk me out of it or flat out deny me the purchase.
The tunnel portion starting at 2:21 just sounds so friggin good!!
Yamaha does make some bad ass bikes. Anyone who says they do not hold up needs to stop huffin gas fumes!
I saw a pristine 1980s yamaha 650 street bike here for 1500 bucks. Sure was nice.
I've owned about eight XS650 twins over the years. That model was bulletproof, had character and a huge aftermarket supply of customizing goodies. Yamaha's XS650 has a deserved reputation for being one of the best production motorcycles ever built.
I've owned about eight XS650 twins over the years. That model was bulletproof, had character and a huge aftermarket supply of customizing goodies. Yamaha's XS650 has a deserved reputation for being one of the best production motorcycles ever built.
Argh! About 8 years ago there was a Yamaha lunch box at a flea market that was in good condition and it was a Kenny Roberts lunch box! I kick myself for not buying it! I think it still had the thermos in it too!
This is a stunt that should never be done.
I sent a link to The Darwin Awards website, and they gave it an "honorable mention" because he hadn't been successful!! (YET)
I've used that video many times to illustrate how not to ride through a turn. But this dude got the 'hang' of it (no I don't feel bad for writing that).
If you freeze a frame of the guy's rear tire you'll see that the edges are worn away more than the center portion of the tread. Me thinks he does this regularly.
yes that guy that trashed the bagger leaned his body a bit to the outside of the turn when his bike started to scrap, pushing it even harder into the frame on the pavement. The opposite of what you want to do.
I've used that video many times to illustrate how not to ride through a turn. But this dude got the 'hang' of it (no I don't feel bad for writing that).
If you freeze a frame of the guy's rear tire you'll see that the edges are worn away more than the center portion of the tread. Me thinks he does this regularly.
yes that guy that trashed the bagger leaned his body a bit to the outside of the turn when his bike started to scrap, pushing it even harder into the frame on the pavement. The opposite of what you want to do.
I had oil in my cylinders for long storage, now I was wondering how to get the oil out?
I took the spark plugs out and place a paper towel over the holes. I then let the engine turn over to let the oil spit out. Is this the best method or not?
What voltage is the throttle position sensor supposed to be set at? Do you increase voltage to richen or lean out the fuel mixture? We were talking with a guy at a a local bike night at Quaker Steak and he mentioned about adjusting the throttle position senor to give a little more performance...
Hi guys,
I have been trawling through the forums to see if my issue has already been discussed. It hasn't.
I have a 2014 Yamah Bolt R Spec, equipped with the V&H Twin Slash exhaust, VO2 Air Intake and the FuelPak LCD (this is the legacy version with various mode settings that you can input...
Have had my second Bolt for about 3 months, did a ton of mods then put her up for sale. Did 12" mini apes, moved the tail light to a side mounted plate, added green LEDs, GP shorty exhaust, blacked her out, and did numerous other minor mods. She's a 2016 Bolt with 2K miles.
I really enjoyed...
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