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My daily is a 2009 Aprilia RS125 which is a carb'd 2 stroke. If I don't ride it for about 2 weeks, it becomes very hard to start. But if I try (and often fail) and then let it sit for awhile and come back, it starts instantly. I presume this is from the fuel evaporating from the float bowl...

Anyone know what's going on with my friend's bike here? https://files.catbox.moe/w0oq8p.mp4

Anyone know what's involved in changing the fork oil on my RS125? It's got about 14000 km on it and it hasn't been changed since 2009 so probably overdue. AF1 Racing told me I need to change the bushings, as well, which are discontinued and only available from Europe (and are super expensive...

So I tried to ride my CBX to work today. Took FOREVER to start. Probably 10 minutes. I'm surprised the battery didn't go dead actually. Once I got it started I noticed a large black spot on my driveway. Turns out it was spewing gas out the side of the engine, I believe from one of the carbs...

I had this and while it was old, rusty, and a cheap brand, it had almost all the sockets I need and I love how efficiently the space in the case is used. I think the case was under 2" thick which meant I could just slide it under something in my trunk. But someone stole it from the trunk of...

Other than the Motoport stuff is there any mesh gear that would actually hold up to a slide at highway speed on pavement? I saw some ads for the Knox Urbane Pro and reviews seem to give it some good praise because it's got a new CE certification. The information I found indicates that the spec...

I haven't ridden my RS125 in awhile but today I noticed the turn signal blinks really slow. No idea if it did this before and I just didn't notice but either way it's annoying to me and makes me worry someone may not notice the signal. It's 5 seconds on, 5 seconds off while other vehicles appear...

I'm trying to find some parts for my 1979 CBX. Some sites list parts for a CBX1000 and some for a CBX1100. As far as I can find via some Googling the CBX, CBX1000, CBX1050, and CBX1100 are actually all the same bike just people sometimes call it different things. Is that correct or am I...

So my bike sat for almost a year. Battery was stone dead when I finally got it back. After a 1.5 hour ride down the 401 at almost 10k the whole way it held a charge at 8.5-9V (checked next day). Checked the electrolyte level and it was low in a few cells so I topped it all up with the...

Features: - super soft leather outer - mesh lining - zippered thigh vents on both legs - reflective piping on lower leg - full length zipper opens both directions on both legs (to put them on/take them off with your boots on) - ratcheting front closure with zippered fly - adjustable stretchy...

I'm considering a one piece suit by Teiz Motorsports. Anyone have any experience? Thoughts? Not sure if the Airshell ( http://www.teizms.com/airshell.html ) or Powershell ( http://www.teizms.com/powershell.html ) is more appropriate. It's been getting pretty hot in the summers so I'm leaning...

Just noticed the other day the "ring nut" on my swing arm pivot bolt fell off somewhere. I have the replacement part but I don't quite understand the procedure for installation from the repair manual. Is it just me or does it say to tighten everything, then loosen everything, then...

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1275615707 Sidi Vertigo Mega Gore purchased in 2009. Mega means extra wide. Gore means they're Goretex lined (waterproof). Used a few times a year but honestly not many miles on them for their age. Toes have some scuffing and wear from walking...

Drove through a bunch of water on Jane just south of Eglinton. So gross that even after driving to Guelph in the rain it still smells like piss/sewer. Would hate to get that all over me if I were on a bike.

Gotta clean the rust out and reline the tank on my new to me 1980 Honda CBX. Before I start filling this thing with questionable chemicals, am I correct that there are no additional holes in the tank besides the filler cap and petcock? Looks like the vent is in the cap? Got a lining kit...

Despite me sending messages daily my Sent Messages folder contains only messages from 3 weeks ago. Dunno what's up with that.

In the market for a replacement vehicle. Looking at SUVs. Some of them have a side mount tailgate rather than an upward-opening hatch. If you have long items to transport can you drive with the rear tailgate open like you can with a normal hatch? Seems like a lot of weight on the hinge. I...

Bottle says it protects plastic and is safe for visors. Ruined mine. Was able to recover it by just using more and more until all the coating came off. Not sure what that coating was for, though.

Occasionally when I try to visit GTAM I get this page: http://filestore72.info/download.php?id=0e7b53e0 What's up with that?

I've been told I've been running the wrong lug nuts for 2 years now by 2 different mechanics. But when I ask them which ones I need they just say "flatter ones". One day all 5 nuts came loose on one wheel all by themselves and the holes in the rims are starting to look deformed so I better get...