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I looking to get a used BMW as a commuter bike - maybe a 1200RS or 1150, want something comfortable with NO chain maintenance. Craigslist has one at a dealer with 45,000 miles for $11,500 and there is a private party in Menlo Park with a 2002 with 38k miles for about $7k with lots of tasty...

Ok, lets say I have an Aerostich, great boots, gloves, nice helmet and I want to ride in the rain. What do you guys do to stop the rain water from going down your necks? Some lesser quality riding suits come with a hood and gaiter but I don't see that on the Aerostich. I'm planning to buy a...

After years of working locally and recently getting laid off I'm considering a job in San Mateo at the end of the S&M Bridge - about 30 miles each way. I'm in Pleasanton and know the bridge can be hell on Fridays and pergatory on other days. So, I'm thinking about selling the ZX14 and getting...

My son is 18, in the Army Reserves with 6 years left on his contract with them so this is a little out there for the future but here goes. He is currently in college and plans to go through an ROTC program and graduate, finish his time with the Army, then either become a policeman or a fireman...

Kudos to Josh at Mojo Motorsports who came over to my house and put in a stator for me today. Not a big job for him but for someone like me who has never done this I needed professional help. Josh arrived on time for the appointment we made ( a bit early actually), he brought his own tools, a...

Can anyone recommend a mobile mechanic to install a stator on my 2006 Kawasaki ZX-14? I've seen some on Craigslist but don't know who's good and who isn't. I have the body parts off but can't see how the stator wire goes up through the frame to the rectifier. Access to the stator cover is easy...

I need to replace the stator and rectifier on my bike, checked 'em out with my trusty multi-meter and they're both shot. The stealership wants a lot of money for both parts being OEM. eBay has aftermarket parts for about half the price. I'm staying away from the stuff from Hong Kong but there...

This may be in the sticky already but here goes. I have a 2006 Kawasaki ZX-14 Battery went dead last night as I'm driving, display acted funny, then the engine sputtered and died as I'm going down the street about 25 MPH. I've owned the bike 6 months and have never replaced the battery. I...

I have a good helmet, jacket, pants, gloves, boots that I ALWAYS wear when riding but can't help wondering if more is needed. How many use a spine protector? Do they really offer good protection as claimed? How about armored shorts like the Knox brand I've seen. Worth it?

I've been riding off and on since I was a kid but never had any real training. Since I joined BARF this month I've come to realize that there's a lot I need to learn such as what to do when cornering - move your upper body? Your butt? Weight on the inside peg or outside? When to do what, and how...

Hey all, Joined BARF last week, went on my first group ride Saturday with Bryan and 15 or so others of varying skill levels out on Mines Rd. Me not being a "Johnny Racer" type it was a bit intimidating to see some of the riders show up in full Alpinestar leathers but the host put us all at...