Recent content by torrey.smith

Hey Folks, It's been a long time and I'm finally getting back on two wheels. I figure that makes me a newbie :) My bike has been sitting for over 5 years, so first up is getting it gone through and tuned up if possible. My cousin is reviving an SV650 as his first bike. We have it with Doug at...

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Spring fun at Kirkwood :) 3 Zombie pond skimming videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82Sy5_zTqiw&feature=youtube_gdata_player http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENkoMWxa0dE&feature=youtube_gdata_player http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgMiIzIwVgU&feature=youtube_gdata_player 2 ski jump videos...

Hey Everybody, my wife and I are leaving tomorrow for our honeymoon to France and Spain, where we have a 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 booked for 10 days!!! I have been having trouble figuring out if I can use my smoked screen on my Arai in those countries. For some reason my Google skills...

Does anyone have more info on this? A guy on an Aprilia was taken out by a falling tree branch on HWY 9 between 35 and 236. I was heading southbound and saw a firetruck with its lights on ahead. I continued at a safe distance and came upon the scene. Both directions were backed up. I filtered...

Can anyone recommend an insurance company that will do cars and motorcycles in one package? I currently have two separate policies with Geico. :nerd I want a policy for two cars (two drivers) and one motorcycle (1rider). Thanks!

My brothers and I (4 total) are looking for a 4th bike do do some basic trail riding on Dec 21st - 24th. We have two XR400s and one XR250. The brother who would be riding the borrowed bike is an ER Doctor with basic experience; no jumps or tricks involved. We would probably run the bike...

We are two barfers that need a place to watch the races before we go to a birthday party in the area. Are there any moto bars etc. that will have SBK on today? Thanks!

Hey All, My buddy has a 1990 KTM 350 XC that he is rebuilding. He needs to find a compatible rear brake caliper for the beast. Any ideas? He hasn't been able to find anything on Bikebandit, ebay, etc. at this point. Thanks!

I had a few hours to kill, so I went: Redwood City - Woodside Rd - King's Mtn Rd - Skyline - 84 - Pescadero Rd - Alpine Rd - Skyline - 9 -Boulder Creek - Bear Creek Rd - 17 (briefly) - Los Gatos - 9 - Skyline - 84 - Redwood City 104 miles 1st, 2nd, 3rd gear for most of it 29.4 mpg Met a...

EDIT: Problem solved by replacing Fuel Filter and Fuel Strainer. Hey guys/gals, I'd appreciate some advice for this problem: 2002 Hayabusa, around 6500 rpm the power diminishes significantly. It will rev beyond that point, but it seems to really bog down. This is a new symptom that I noticed...

Going over 17 towards Santa Cruz during evening commute hours. Come on, dude! You have a nice bike and a totally decent body. You even have a cool satchel. Do not squander these gifts! Gear rundown: Boots: X Pants: X Jacket: X Spine: X Gloves: X Helmet: Check!

Average 20-29 yrs white male weight: 168 lbs Average 20-29 yrs white female weight: 132 lbs Average female advantage: 36 lbs How much do you have to spend to remove 36 lbs of sprung weight from a race bike? P.S. why I posted this in Moto Photos, I have no idea. Could we move this to General?

I need helmets, boots, armor, etc. Used is fine. I'm 5'8" with size 9 feet. I have a bro that needs stuff (same size) and kid's gear would also be nice. We just bought a couple bikes. my email is my username at gmail.com.

Hey everybody, I'm planning to ride out with my girlfriend to the World Superbike races at Miller Motorsports Park, taking place Friday May 29th through Sunday May 31st. I would love to do this with some other riders. I will be taking a few days off of work, maybe the Monday/Tuesday following...