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Thought you might enjoy this: Ode to a lost love by Ogden Nash Ruth rode on my motorbike directly in back of me I hit a bump at 55 and rode on ruthlessly

After putting on 1,000 miles w/o any problems my new front tire went flat while riding.. I checked for cause and couldn't find any. Re-inflated tire to 35 psi and took off. Less than 2 miles down the road, tire is flat again. This time I removed wheel from the bike and submerged under water...

I want to take my son to a trackday(s) this coming season, but he doesn't have any leathers. Can you rent a set or suit at the track ? and if so which ones offer this service ?

I've got about 150 - 200 magazines (two cardboard boxes full) from the past 10 yrs. Cycle, Motorcyclist, Sport rider, Rider, etc.. Ther're in excellent condition and are yours free. I'm in Pacifica and can leave them at your door if you're local otherwise I can leave them on my porch and you...

Living in Pacifica, many of my day rides are on "goaty" roads like Tunitas creek, Alpine, and upper Zayante. Yesterday I rode my friends new Buell Ulyses while he rode my F4i. We rode on Stage rd. from Pescadero to San Gregorio. What a difference ! Bumps and potholes that normally would...

I've got about 200 magazines dating from the mid '90s to date. Cycleworld, motorcyclist, sportrider, rider, and roadracing world. I'm in Pacifica, and I'd prefer you take them all. PM me to arrange time and place for pick-up.

In the current Cycle World magazine (May 2010) Don Canet reports his impressions of the very last and best Buell sportbike made. The Barracuda 2 was slated to be introduced as a 2011 model and they had made 12 + running prototypes. The pictures show a bike that looks terrific and ready for...

I have about 150 back issues of MCN from '93 to present with the exception of years: '94, '95 and '98. If you read this magazine you know there is no advertising so the price is high ($7 per issue and $29/yr. by subscription) I'm asking $1 ea. and as an added incentive I'll throw in about 120...

Made by Krawehl Leder (a German co.) they will fit 5'7" to 6'0" tall and 160 to 180 lbs. Black with purple and teal accents. the pants and jacket zip together to form a one piece suit. Padded shoulders and elbows, fully lined with perforated coolmax and it has removable knee sliders. The suit...

2 pc. leather suit (new) size 52 Euro $125 Krawehl Leder (German company) 2 piece suit (zips together) size 52 Euro. Fits 5'7" - 5'10" tall, chest: 40" - 42" waist: 34", hips: 40" - 42". Has padded elbows, shoulders, and knees. Has knee sliders. Has perforated cool mesh lining. Suit...

Does anyone know if the wheels from a cbr600rr interchange with the wheels on an F4i ? I have a chance to get a 600rr rear wheel complete with rotor, sprocket, and axle to use as a spare for my 2001 F4i Will it fit ?

I'm installing a set of Michelin pilot powers on my sportbike and unlike previous tires I've used that have a red dot to align with the heavy location on the whee,l these have no markings at all. What's up with that ? Also, I checked the set of Avon Azaro ST's soon to be installed on my sport...

WTB rear wheel for '98 or later Honda VFR 800. Scratches, dings, and other cosmetic blemishes are not important, but the wheel must spin true.

Looking to buy a rear wheel for Honda VFR800. I can use any year from '98 to present as well as '90 - '93 8 spoker from the VFR750. scratches, color not important, but it must be straight.

Matching set zips together. Size 52 Euro (medium in U.S. sizing) This suit has never been worn, and has soft padding on the shoulders, elbows, and knees. Knee sliders and fully coolmax lined. More suitable for street than track as the padding isn't racing caliber. Main color is black with...

Does anyone know where I can get a typical 17" sportbike wheel straightened ? It has a slight (1/8") outward bow in the flange over an area about 2 -3" long. I only noticed it when I was changing the tire, so I don't think it would affect the handling to a noticable degree ( the bike is a...

When installing an o-ring chain what are the pros and cons of using a clip vs. peening/spreading the ends of the pins ? Either method seems to secure the outer side plate securely and with the degree of expertise involved in staking the pin ends properly why not just use the clip type...

I'm going to attend some track days this year. I've set up my F4i with new tires, removed all turn signals, mirrors, and lights. The coolant is replaced with plain water and water wetter, and all brake pads are almost new. My question is; will the bike pass tech without a chainguard or...

I'm going to buy a new set of tire irons to replace my 50 year old set that came as part of the tool kit on a '57 Triumph TR-6 I primarily change modern sportbike tires (17" rims, 120 / 180 combos) and am looking for good leverage along with protection for the rim and tire bead. Weight isn't...

Ideal for street or trackdays. Pants and jacket zip together. Padded shoulders, elbows, and knees. Has knee pucks and is fully lined with coolmax mesh. Size 52 Euro (medium in USA) Made by Krawehl Leder. Never been worn $150 obo. I also have a well worn Vetter jacket (size mens 46)...