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    Looking for a mechanic

    Hello, I posted recently about my friends bike, and with that problem out of the way, now I can focus at my own - I got a set of new tires and new oil filter. I need it all installed(I try to stay away from engine/drive part of the bike due to lack of experience). I have few places around me...
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    Would not start!

    Hello, we had a nice warm day today in TO so me and some of my friends decided to go for a run...but! One of our friends bikes would not start(he didn't store it properly in winter, duh) so we decided to give it a go with what we had. Before anything , we checked the battery - 8V, so dead. We...
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    Noob questions (they go better in pack)

    Hello Guys, I am a new rider so don’t judge me if I am asking dumb or silly questions, I tried researching some of my questions, but I thought that perhaps in combination these questions will make more sense. Here it goes, I ride CBR300R 2015 (1 previous owner) 1)How do you guys slow down when...
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    Difference in motorcycles

    Hello, sorry if this is a dumb question, but I can't find anything in regards of this topic. What is the difference between Ninja 250 and Ninja 250r? I see same bikes, same year, same milage but x1.5 price, can someone explain? Also on side note, any recommendation for 250 bikes ? or 300?
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    To Buy or Not to buy.

    Hello, I was offered a motorcycle today, and seller claims that everything works fine except for 1 problem: "When you try to max the bike It hesitates at 9-10 thousand rpm before going to max rpm I spoke to someone and they told me its most likely the jets need replacing" This was build in...
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    Your Thoughts on Insurance

    Hello, I have been shopping around for insurances and the best I got for 250cc from Statefarm was 160 monthly. I am 24 and had my G1 for over 5 years, is this a good price to pay? OR should I try different Insurance companies, if so - which ones? I have my M2 for less than 1 week. Sorry if...
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    Idle RPM

    Hello Guys! So after about 2 weeks of taking apart my 99 Katana and putting her back, we seem to have some improvement. Petcock no longer leaks, gas tanks is now properly adjusted, all the required rubber springs\washers are installed, new pilot jets in carb and cleaned all the spark plugs. I...
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    Follow up on carburetor\1st gear\petcock problems

    Hello, this is a follow up for these two posts http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?191343-Rough-1st-gear http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum/showthread.php?191205-Petcock I adjusted cable on the engine side for my clutch, that did not change a thing, therefore I would assume...
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    Rough 1st gear

    1999 Katana 600. When going from Neutral to 1st gear it almost jumps, I tried other bikes and there is a little clunk sound, but this feels wrong - you guys know what could cause it and what possible solutions are there? Also my Idle is at low 1500 and jumping from 1300 to 1600 for now reason...
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    Change of Hearts

    Hello, I have just passed my Motorcycle Safety Course and got my M2, I used to ride dirt bikes before and BMX all day long. So happened that I got 1999 Katana 600 as a first bike, but after playing with it and trying it on a parking lot, I am worried...When I did the course and tried other...
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    Petcock

    Hello, I am currently trying to fix everything and learn everything about 1999 Katana. Right now I am struggling with petcock - markers or indicator stickers are gone, therefore I don't know where is what, I did some research and only found this (see attched). IF perhaps one of you owned a...
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    LED customization

    Hello Guys, since I can't really drive my bike until I figure out something with insurance, I decided I want to try modding it. One of the things I was going to try, is adding LED lighting under the fender and such(don't worry, nothing crazy to show off, just for safety and as my 1st project)...
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    Insurance Quote question (new to this)

    Hello guys, 1st of all let me say, this is by far the nicest motorcycle community I encountered! I am new to the whole motorcycle thing, I have passed my M1 (62\64) about a month ago and in few days I will proceed with safety course provided by Honda. I live in GTA and currently have (as a...
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