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Logo By Ryan Webb
Ride With Us... You'll Go Places
RIDE HARD RIDE FAR RIDE FREE
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Ride Schedule February 14 It's KSU from Dunkin Donuts on 54 in Lutz |
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January 17, 2010 |
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How to Pick Up a Motorcycle
Lifting the Motorcycle: 1. Squat down with your feet flat and your back towards the bike´s seat. 2. Grip underneath the back fender with one hand and on the lower handlebar grip with the other. Your knuckles should be facing out. 3. Place your butt between the center of the seat and the upper edge of the seat. 4. Find stabil foot placement, with either both feet together underneath you, or one foot forward. 5. Trrying new stances and position your body differently if you don´t get in right on your first try. 6. Use only your butt and leg muscles for the lift. Do not use your back or arm muscles. 7. Begin to rock the bike up to a 45 degree angle. 8. Change your body position. Place your feet closer together and place your butt in the middle of the seat. 9. Lean back and start taking baby steps backwards, walking the bike up to a 90 degree position. 10. Carefully rest the bike onto the kickstand. If your bike is laying on the left side or kick-stand side, follow the same steps with one exception. Do not completely lift the bike up because you'll take the chance of dropping it back down on the other side. When the bike is almost upright, you can do one of two things: |
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One of the first things most of do to our bikes is alter the exhaust in some way. We say we're doing it for performance, more horsepower, better fuel economy, but the fact is we're doing it because it sounds GOOD! Engines have a sound too. It's very important to listen to your engine. They can tell you when their hot or cold. Whether the timing is out, or the mixture of the fuel and air is out of adjustment, engines have a sound. I was out riding the other night and when I was putting the bike away, the sound of the engine just wasn't right. When I cranked it up the next morning, the engine still did not sound right. I called Reinhardt and told him I was coming by to get his opinion. |
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Reinhardt Goetz Master Mechanic Watch For a New Column on the site
Reinhardts Tech Tips COMING SOON!
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Talking Shop
A good number of bikes have final drive belts. Does yours? When was the last time you took a good look at it? Even though belts are made from high strength materials, thay are not impervious to everything. I have broken a couple of belts over the years, and getting stuck on the side of the road is not a call you'll be wanting to make. Just like the other components on your bike, you should do an inspection of your belt before each ride. Road debris such as rocks, can be the cause of a belt to "bust". Does your bike sit out in the sun much? If not, your not riding enough. The sun can cause the belt to dry out and become brittle. Also make sure your belt is traveling straight and true. If it is binding even a little, that can cause uneven wear and shorten belt life. |
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IT'S NOT WHAT YOU RIDE..... IT'S THAT YOU RIDE |
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