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No red lights facing forward, unless it's an emergency vehicle and I believe, no blue lights anywhere, unless you're a cop or a snow plow. I don't think there are restrictions on any other colour.

You sure it's burning oil ? Are you getting blueish smoke out the pipes ? If you're going through a couple of litres of oil in 940 km - you would look like a crop duster, going down the road. Maybe didn't get the sump full, on initial oil change ? As for why it's burning oil (if it is) - worn...

First time I got on a bike ('58 AJS 650), I was 17 and the feeling was absolutely exhillarating. Riding in traffic, which I did the first time, didn't faze me - different time though - there didn't seem to be nearly as many dipsticks, boneheads and curbstones on the roads, as there is now. Back...

For the most part, what this person is saying is true - the last bit though, is not. You're not likely to find anyone saying that "regular" oil is as good as synthetic - assuming they know what they're talking about. It does however, cost more. If you're trying to save money and get a motorcycle...

If the 140/150 is Fahrenheit, it's fine - if it's Celsius, it's pooched - replace it.

Mesh filters are great for flow - not so good for filtering.

Yes. A cold battery will hold it's charge longer than a warm one.

As was mentioned, you want to charge your MC battery on the 2 amp. setting. Keep an eye on it - it will charge much faster than a car battery. Get yourself a multi-meter (you can get an adequate one at C.T.C. for $10-$15, when they go on sale (all the time)). If the battery is out of the bike...

The 0W-40 is a group IV and the 5W-40 is a group III+ (hydroisomerized slack wax). I believe the 5W-40 has the JASO MA certification.

If it's an automatic charger, leave it on all winter - if you're leaving the battery connected to the bike. If you're disconnecting the battery, charge it and remove the charger. Leave the battery someplace cold and check it with a meter, once every month or so - if it drops below 12.5 V - hook...

That's wonderful ! I love a story with a happy ending.

A plus ?? I doubt that. What about that little "man in the canoe" thingy - that poor little sucker is sitting right front and centre, with no where to go under hard braking. At least 'ticles have some mobility and could slide around (under, or on top of) whatever comes up against them. BTW - OP...

Being insured on a vehicle, even as an "occasional driver" will count for insurance history, when she applies for her own.

Go to a hardware store and pick up some T.S.P. (Tri-sodium-Phosphate) - you can get it either pre-mixed or in powder form. Apply liberally to your tires and scrub really hard with a laundry brush - or something equally stiff. It will take oil off a driveway, so it should get the Armour-all off...

Full marks for taking ownership of her mistake.

I envy your enthusiasm for being able to feel that a year older, is a plus. Happy Birthday.

Hydrogen peroxide ( 3% or 6%). Sold at drug stores - couple of bucks for a 150 - 200 ml bottle. Pour some into a sprayer/mister, spray your helmet/visor, let sit for a few minutes and wipe off with a wet cloth. The hydrogen peroxide breaks down the bug guts and releases it from whatever surface...

Jeff Jones - please tell your grand dad, he's one of a very few. Exceptional, even.

Your battery is dead, or close to it. What you hear clicking, is the starting circuit relay/solenoid. If someone has a set of booster cables, try that. If you're using a cars battery, make sure the cars engine is off. G.L. Doug

If Suzuki says it's okay to use engine oil in the transmission, then there should be no problem. What oil does Suzuki recommend ? - viscosity ? - type ?