Recent content by East Bay Mike

This was written by my girlfriend, English isn’t her first language so be nice. I told her the barfers are bound to have some good ideas. Thanks for any help! I have a townhouse. Water damaged area at the bottom of the wall in the upstairs bedroom. The other side of the wall is outside...

On your info. Why are you hiding? I’ve been on quite a few message boards and the pattern I see, is that the people who remain most anonymous and never disclose personal information are the phony people. Discuss.

To replace my Speed Triple. 2019 models. Tuono Factory is listed at 16K. RSV4 RR is listed at 14.9K. I’m awaiting out the door prices as I type this. I do a mix of riding, but I think I mostly want that 200hp above all else, and also want to experience a true sport bike for a while. On...

I tried to count all the founding members, seems like I notice another one all the time. There has to be at least 15 or 20 of you people (founders). Maybe there’s too many Chiefs and not enough Indians around this place? :teeth

My SP3 has been in the shop 3 times for this issue. When coming to a stop, the engine stalls maybe 10% of the time very soon after coming to a stop. It’s often enough every time I’m about to stop, I’m expecting a stall. If I sit there long enough, sometimes it stalls. Is this normal engine...

***SOLD*** 12,4xx miles Condition: Fair (all cosmetic issues shown in pics below) Location: North San Jose Test ride: Signed agreement, M1 License, Cash in hand, your own helmet This was my first bike, I got it in June 2018 and have put nearly 4,000 miles on this baby. I've never dropped it or...

Been riding for a year and a half and love riding with no music, phone or gps, though I may take the plunge and get a phone mount for my bike plus a new helmet with Bluetooth. But I’m not sure yet. This far though, just me and the road. I get lost riding to destinations sometimes and pull over...

I knew better but didn't check the tire pressure before my first ride from home. Got a new Speed Triple RS yesterday, did a quick "test ride" at the dealership in town. Today I went out for a 25 mile ride and it definitely felt extra bumpy/stiff especially at higher speeds. I figured it was...

How many miles is too many? How does it affect negotiating price? Would you buy a “new” bike with 10 miles? How do I know someone didn’t redline the hell out of it? I’d prefer an easy break-in. Edit- is it a BS line if the sales guy says the mechanic took it for test rides? Can I buy a...

I drive around 20k mikes a year in my car and I work in construction so I’m driving near the job site sometimes but not on the job site. Since this one job I’ve been at I’ve had 3 flat tires in just over 6 months, plus a defective tire that had a bubble on the side-wall pop up (maybe I hit a...

I’ve been OBSESSED with my search for my next bike for months. My gf said get it over with and go get something soon, hehe. Had my bike for since last June and I’m looking for more power. I’m having a hell of a time deciding what to get. No, I haven’t test ridden or really sat on any of these...

I’ve always changed my own oil because my dad taught me that you can’t trust shops. Since I got my new car I’ve had the dealer change the oil so far. Once the free oil changes ran out I had jiffy lube do it a couple weeks ago. All seems well so far until yesterday I noticed my fan stayed on...

I always believed we did, but now after my coworker told me that he doesn’t believe that we landed on the moon, and presented some info to me, I have a little doubt.

First time there obviously. Leaving tomorrow with my girlfriend, gonna spend 4 nights in Manhattan and 3 nights in Toronto. We are going to Niagra Falls in Canada but besides that I don’t have much of a list. See One World Trade Center, walk around Times Square, Central Park. Our hotel is very...

After inspecting my tires today, I discovered this slit in the rear tire. I honestly never do tire inspections, for now on I will be on a regular basis. I plan on replacing it asap.