Motorcycle Forum / General / Motorcycles / June 2008

Anyone know of any companies that offer motorcycle insurance in
Massachusetts?  It seems like none of the major companies serve MA.
Thanks,
Doug

I've been riding to work at the same place most every day for the last 5
years.  Some days I've had the motorcycle lot all to myself.  Today
there are more bikes in the motorcycle lot than I've ever seen, bar
none.  And surprisingly few of the bikes are brand new.

Whoda thunk?
http://www.bata.com/images/news/news/577_2.jpg
http://www.bata.com/us/news/news/news.php?id=577#
"It is a sandal specially designed for motor bikers.

All:
Any recommendations for a windshield for an '07 Suzuki SV650?  I ride
year-round in various speed situations but only really need to worry about
highway speeds (say 60mph plus) because that's the only time it bothers

I'm going to buy my first enduro bike. I need an universal machine for
long trips outside Europe (north/central Africa, Turkey, USSR and maybe
something more East). So my bike should allow me to drive about 120km/h
on highways without vibrations and with a comfy enough seat and then

Taking my VL800 on a road trip across America....most of it. I'm
taking U.S. 6 from where I live (near the Ohio/Pa.) border to it's
termination in Bishop, Ca. May return via the asme route, maybe
another like U.S. 30, or 40 or a combination of all of the above ect.

Let's rev up the legislation.
http://www.latimes.com/classified/automotive/highway1/la-hy-throttle11-2008jun11
,0,3268856.story

just want to ping you guys and thank for the 10 miles nice ride. Sorry I
had to bail out from the supper but I just realized how little time I
had and that storm thing.
I made it home safe but instead of 2:15h I rode for 4h with dramatic

I'm contemplating trading in my '04 Venture for a brand new 2007
GL1800AL. With the trade-in on the Venture, I would have to fork over
about $16,000 (in Canada) if I get the CB radio.
I have some minor gripes with the Venture, including less than ideal

I'm leaning towards flying out to pick up a bike instead of paying
through escrow and then shipping.  
Does anyone have any pointers on the best way to handle this?  I'm a bit
concerned about carrying cash for the transaction.  Is there a good

Has anyone had this problem before?  How can I get the dang lock from
the hole in the disk brake?  It's the Bully brand. Can I maybe drill
through the key cylinder, drilling the guts out of it?  I'm afraid to do
this before getting some advice because I don't want to worsen the

That's how much it cost to fill my motorcycle with gas yesterday.
Thirty dollars for a tank of gas on a motorcycle. What a strange
world.

June 06, 2008
Driver who killed motorcyclist gets 14 years
By JAY STAPLETON
Staff Writer

Anyone know where to look up VINs for bikes earlier than 1980?
Also, how early the previous year would a bike be built then sold as
the next years model?
For example, I have a Yamaha DT250 titled as a '76, yet it was

I installed a new Yamaha windsheild on my 2007 V-Star 650 Classic and
now when I wear my helmet it vibrates a lot. When I look at signs
they're slightly blurred. It's not too bad but it's enough to be
annoying. Does anyone know what is causing this and what I can do to