Recent content by Dave H

Good people of BARF... I'm moving to Texas in December for work. Must admit that I'm going to really miss the wonderful riding we have here in the Bay Area but I'm also looking forward to discovery new roads (and hopefully getting a dirt bike to add to the garage since... more space!). Anyway...

Try 2... Ariel Ace! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariel_Ace

Selling a STAINLESS STEEL/CARBON FIBER Slip-On for a STR RS. Bought new from Revzilla just under 1 year ago for $534.99. Asking price $250 OBO. Based in SF.

Know these questions get asked periodically but would appreciate an up-to-date answer from the good people of BARF. My 2018 Triumph Street Triple RS ‘Cerby’ (short for Cerberus… 3 cylinders…. three headed beast… I know, I know) needs it’s 12k mile service which includes checking/adjusting the...

In my 3rd year of riding and trying to decide what training course I want to attend this year. I did the IRC last year and enjoyed it although didn't include as many new things as I'd hoped. Sure I'll take the ARC at some point but not this year. I've also done the Alameda County Sheriff's...

Another 1st ticked off on my short but thoroughly fulfilling motorcycle journey to date... riding home yesterday afternoon having decided not to bring my usual tire repair kit (hey... I haven't had a puncture so far, what are the odds?!) I got my first puncture. Having never had that experience...

I need to get a new key cut for my MC; any recommendations in SF? Thanks in advance!

Hello good people of BARF, I know people are passionate and opinionated about tire pressures and I suspect this is one of "those" questions but I have a genuine question about tire pressures. I recently bought a Triumph Street Triple RS (I'm in love... my son is no longer on my screen saver...

Recently sold my 2017 Kawasaki Z650, if you want a copy of the Service Manual, it’s yours (free). I live & work in San Francisco; if you’re interested PM me and we can discuss how to get it to you.

What: 17-19 KAWASAKI EX650F: Genuine Kawasaki Accessories Ergo Fit Extended Reach Seat (OEM Part Number: 99994-1062) Recently sold my Z650, if you want a bit more legroom (adds about 1 inch), it’s yours (free). I live & work in San Francisco; if you’re interested PM me and we can discuss how...

Bought the parts listed below from Partzilla for a 2017 Kawasaki Z650 to replace chain and sprocket (price paid $245): 13144-0576 SPROCKET-OUTPUT,15T,# (Kawasaki) - Qty 1 42041-0087 SPROCKET-HUB,46T (Kawasaki) $47.62 - Qty 1 92015-1963 NUT,20MM (Kawasaki) - Qty 1...

Beginning to think seriously about my next bike. I've been riding a Kawi Z650 for 1.5 years and ridden a thoroughly enjoyable 11k miles (mostly at weekends and mostly on the twisty stuff). I really like my current bike, I recognize that I don't need a new bike but I can also feel the truth that...

I got into a nice routine last year of riding 1 night each week for ~3 hours for recreational purposes. As the evenings got shorter I decided that I would continue to ride through the winter (so long as it was dry!) and not worry about the lack of light. I figured that I know the roads, I ridden...

My son is 4.5 years old and (rather predictably) interested in Dad's obsession with all things Motorcycles! He has recently started saying he wants to ride with me and asking when he can ride. He has been riding his bicycle without training wheels for 1 year now and seems to have a good sense of...

Went on a group ride last weekend and had my first "Oh Shit" moment in 4k miles of riding. Having completed my braking and tipped my bike into a downhill lefthand bend on a single track road, my front tire hit something slippery (I didn't see anything on the road) and slid. I don't recall what I...