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    2000 Ducati ST2

    Hey all. I have a 2000 Ducati ST2 with the lockable side bags up for sale. Many extras and upgrades. She's been ridden far and wide. Across the country and back twice. Mostly long highway miles. Been very well maintained by a professional mechanic. She has recently had a tune up and oil (and...
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    In case you come upon a crash scene...

    I'm sure people have seen this or already know it, so I apologize if this is redundant. But it's good info... https://youtu.be/yiXhoFGFxyo
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    What businesses are still open?

    For anyone still needing work done on their bikes during this enforced down time... Performance Motorcycle is still open regular hours 9am - 6 (-ish) They also have a pretty good deal going on with Rich at Cycle Tow. He will come to your house and pick up your bike and return it to your house...
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    Warming up your bike or car...yes or no?

    So this has come up quite often with most people weighing in with mostly anecdotal "evidence" as to why do, or don't, believe in warming up a bike or car. An interesting explanation: https://youtu.be/xKALgXDwou4 For those of you that have cracked open engines and/or restored/rebuilt them...
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    Gone Fishing

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    Best explanation I've seen for why you shouldn't let your bike just idle to warm it up

    From this page: http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Warming_up_your_engine Warming up your engine One of the more enduring automotive myths is that you have to let a vehicle idle to warm up for a while. This is the worst way you can get your motorcycle (or car) to the proper operating temperature...
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    Looking for a comfortable superbike? You know you are!

    EDIT: This bike and I were involved in a collision last night so it's off the market. Thanks for looking folks and stay safe out there. Look twice before you leap from the stoplight y'all. Mods, do you need to do anything? Close the thread or something? Let it fall slowly and inevitably into the...
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    Can we ALL just stop being Sanctimonious Assholes?

    I love motorcycling. I love the freedom of it. The immediate, in-the-moment sights, smells and sounds. The visceral feel of the motor revving up and the sensation of speed and power that comes from feeling the the wind rushing past my face. I'd normally say I love the camaraderie of it. But...
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    non op reg'ed bike

    Dear BARF LEO's can you weigh in on the rules (i.e. law) about doing test rides on a non op'ed bike? Reg is out of date and if one were to get stopped (not for a traffic stop, I understand rider would be liable for that) could the rider get a ticket for test riding a bike out of reg period even...
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    Question: HOV use in a 4 wheel vehicle that seats more than 3 ppl.

    If I have and a truck that is an extended cab (i.e. has more than two seats) what is the prevailing law (if any) about using the carpool lane during commute hours If I have one other occupant? Would I get a ticket along say 80 for not having the required 3 persons? I assume that would be the...
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    2005 Aprilia Scooter

    2005 Aprilia Scarabeo 150 - Just Reduced! - $1800 (albany / el cerrito) Date: 2012-05-24, 12:24AM PDT Reply to: your anonymous craigslist address will appear here 14,xxx and counting. I still get her out and about occasionally, just not enough. Not a museum piece, has the usual scrapes and...
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    Where's Waldo?

    Ok folks, I'm getting nothing (useful) out of the Search function, so here goes: Where in the hell is four corners? :confused Some say junction of 9 and 35. Others that it's on 84. What's the deal? :twofinger Yeah, I know. Learn to use the search, dude. I found plenty of references to it...
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    So who's available this weekend?

    Awright gents and ladies, I've got an '06 ZX6R (636) that could use some looking into. She's running fine from my limited knowledge but I would like her to be gone over by someone who knows something about these bikes. It sounds to me like there is just a bit too much metal on metal contact...
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    ***psa*** watch out for ice today!

    Folks, watch out for Black Ice (and regular ice for that matter) today. Was backing out the bike from the side yard and slipped and went down :thumbdown (thank you Stich suit). Fortunately the bike just butted up against the side of the house and not on me, but coulda been a lot worse. Be as...
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    Thinkin of replacing my scooter...

    Oh Kay Boyz & Girlz, I'm a sprotbiler who's lookin to replace his scoot for a more versatile machine. Namely, a crusier type bike that's WAY more comfortable If I'm just haulin back and forth to somewhere far away and relatively easy aorund town too. The scoot is...
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    Anyone else ride to the right of center in carpoo lane (he said poo)?

    To all the commuters out there, when you're in the carpool lane, where do you spend the most time? I almost always find myself gravitating towards the right tire track or right of center area of the lane. My thought being, if traffic slows all of a sudden (course you shouldn't be close enough to...
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    Anyone got time to help with a PC III?

    Hey folks, I've got an '06 ZX6R and just bought a PC III to try out on it. I say try out, because I'm not totally convinced I'll like or actually want it. So who's up for helpin' out with the install? At the very least I'll feed you burger/pizza/beer/cola whatever. If you're a vehetarian, I'll...
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    So I had a tip over yesterday...

    Yes, it was my own damn fault (rushing to back it out). Anyhow, checked for obvious damage and didn't see anything. I took it out for a test ride to make sure it's ok and something towards the rear of the bike is loose and clacking around. It feels as if the rear brake caliper is loose, is it...
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    Thinking of upgrading to stainless steel brake lines

    Anyone have an especial preference for either Spiegler, Goodridge, or Galfer? If you've used more than one brand it would be helpful (looking for a comparison here). I have a 2006 Kawi ZX6R (the 636 version) and I'd like to get a more consistent and more progressive feel at the lever. I've...
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