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I'm running Pilot Powers (2ct front, regular rear) on my 675 and I'm wondering when I need to make the switch to Power Race. I'm currently around 2:15 at TH and no indication that I'm near the limit of these tires. I'm on a budget and don't want to make the switch until it's necessary. I've...

I suspect my CDI is bad but would hate to buy a new one ($350.00) to find out my diagnosis was wrong. Is there any way to verify a faulty CDI? (besides replacing it with a good one). And if not...Anyone out there have a good CDI for a 99-2000 r6 (49 state) that I could hook up on my bike for a...

I've read alot of comments on Barf about the rear brake being "useless" because it's in the air when braking hard. I'm just curiuos how many of you really brake this hard on the street? I ride pretty fast on the street but not so aggressive that I lift the rear while braking (sure it gets real...

My wife has family in Annapolis (way out Skaggs Springs road) and we were up there over the weekend for a barbeque and the topic of bikes on Skaggs came up. Well most of these people don't know that I'm one of those "bikers", so I decided to go undercover and find out what they had to say. No...

I know alot of Barfer's have knowledge of awesome riding spots that they keep too themselves (myself included), and I've often wondered if we're doing the right thing. I see the carnage that goes on at Skaggs and Berryessa (and the LEO patrols that follow) and don't want that happening on my...

I recently moved to Lakeport, and I work in Santa Rosa. Now that the weather is nicer I've been riding the bike to work. My typical morning commute is Bottlerock Rd. to Hwy175 over to Middletown, then I take 29 to Calistoga and over the mountain to Santa Rosa. On my way home I take Hwy 128...

Over the years I've read lots articles on braking technique. Some people brake hard before the apex, others feather the brakes and trail-brake through the apex . Some only use the front brake, others use both. While at times, I do use a combination of all of these (I'm a trail-braker), lately I...

97 JEEP WRANGLER SE 4X4 2.5 L Black w/ grey interior (black soft top) excellent cond. inside and out 80,000 miles wife's car (rarely been off road) has new air conditioner new (steel) radiator new catylitic convertor new CD/speakers call (707 824-6912 asking $8,395.

After many years (35) of dirt riding and racing mx, I'm forced to finally give in to age and sell the KX (see classifieds). I've had numerous back injuries (inclusing surgery) over the years.... but in the last 12 months, I've suffered two herniated discs. My spinal specialist says I'm one hit...

After my second herniated disc in 12 months (and years of back injuries including one operation), the spine specialist told me I got to quit riding dirt. (Apparently I'm one step away from being paralyzed.) So please buy my KX so I can do track days on my R6 next year:teeth . Bike has less than...

'87 HONDA Z50 Burns a little oil but runs good (starts on first kick, cold). Comes with extra motor (minus left engine cover and carburator), frame (new paint), forks and wheels (rear has brakes and sprocket). Asking $400. Will consider selling parts seperate. (707) 824-6912 (afternoons)...

I've ridden bikes all my life but started sportbiking about 5 yrs. ago. In that time I've seen and learned a lot. I have to admit, one reason I got a sportbike is because they're so damn cool, and I thought the guys riding them were cool. I wanted to be like them. Now after a few years trying...

Yesterday afternoon the wife and I decided to ride the bikes out to Goat Rock to cool off. We were going out 116 (couple miles from Jenner), I was leading and going at a pretty good pace thru the turns, just as I started leaning for a tight right hander I see this Harley rider (leather vest and...

Tips for riding fast...without getting speeding tickets . Just common sense stuff, but it seems alot of people don't get it ...so here's my list. 1. watch for signals from other bikers, thumb up or even a casual wave tells me there's probably nothing to worry about up ahead. Patting the...

Well I decided to try Argyll park again, (the last time I went there was a waste of time and money). Glad to report...it was much better. The weather was perfect and the track layout was cool. Mutant Motorsports put on a race the previous weekend and they usually do a great job with their...

Went to Argyll Park sunday for a little mx practice. Haven't been there this year (since the rains) and was hopin for a well prepped track....NOT. Track prep was a joke, it was disc'd too deep and over watered in spots (and under watered in others). It turned into a one line goat trail with...

When I first started riding sport bikes I trail braked alot ...and blew alot of turns because I couldn't lean enough when on the brakes. As I got better....I got off the brakes before turning input, and found I could flick the bike easier ... turns became funner for me. Also...rarely blew a...

I'm considering a job offer in Henderson (near Vegas). I know there is plenty of dirt biking and mountain biking to keep me happy, and I could do track days at the Vegas Speedway.....but does anyone know if there are any good roads for sportbiking in the area? (within 100 miles.)

I just found out Kawasaki was testing at Infineon yesterday...I would of gone out there if I had known in advance. I tried to find a test schedule on the Infineon web site but didn't find anything. If anyone out there knows of any other test dates I'd appreciate hearing about it. Thanks

Moto Meccanica (next door to North Bay Motorsports in Santa Rosa) is having a demo ride this Sat. Lots of brand new Triumphs to ride...just need proof of license and insurance. Pretty cool shop...specializes in Triumphs and Ducati's, and some Super Motard. They're selling a bad ass 50cc Derbi...