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So I am about to sell a bike, with the buyer at the bank. The bike would definitely need a new tire to pass safety. He asked me how he is going to get the bike safetied if he can’t ride it to a tire place and I told him honestly, I don’t know. I guess two options are: 1) rent a trailer and...

I just posted my Z400 for sale on Facebook Marketplace (and Kijiji). I think it's fairly priced and I've gotten a ton of responses in the first half hour or so, but I'm having tons of problems figuring out how to make Marketplace work. 1) Marketplace has this option to "list it in more places"...

I put up an ad in the classifieds for a bike I am selling and will probably put up ads on Kijiji/Facebook. Is it bad form to reference or link to these from other forums, e.g new riders or the general forum? I wouldn’t be spamming but I know not too many browse the classifieds and I’d like to...

NuggyBuggy submitted a new listing: 2020 Kawasaki Z400 - 2020 Kawasaki Z400 Learn more about this listing...

I'm going to be selling my 2020 Z400, if my planned purchase of a Multistrada goes through. The Kawi needs a new rear tire. Is it worth replacing the tire before putting it up for sale?

I’ve got a deposit on a 2014 Multistrada GT. Long shot probably, but anybody have experience with this particular dealer? https://harricanaaventures.com/fr/ It’s about 7-h each way for me, so if I make the drive there (probably this weekend) it would be with a rented trailer and the...

Against all my better judgement, I'm looking at buying a 2011 Ducati that hasn't been ridden much - less than 15K kms and most of that probably in the first few years of ownership (only one owner). Bike looks mint and it is clear the owner has taken very good care of it and would start it a few...

As some of you may know, the garage at my cottage recently burned down. In it, we kept 3 dirt bikes and my road bike as well as a ton of other stuff - mostly tools and lawn equipment. My contractor thinks it will be fall until a garage can be rebuilt after insurance, permits, etc. My bikes...

I donated the nominal fee to be a supporter quite a while back, but my status never got upgraded. It's not a big deal, but is this something that needs to be asked for or should it happen automatically after donation? Is the status permanently granted or does it need to be renewed?

Was riding westbound on 503 just west of Gooderham and turned to go north on Glamorgan. A couple of people who were standing beside their car waved me down. I thought they needed help but they told me there was a big bike accident about 10 km up the road. As they described it, there were a...

What's the most cost-effective route to go? Order online, remove my wheels and take them to an independent shop? I quoted out some Michelin Road 6s for my Z400 at a few places and find they are more expensive per tire than the tires I put on my Lexus IS, and that was at the dealer. Anyone have...

I would like to build a stand to support my project, an 87 CBR600F. Design criteria: - Built out of wood, I have a full woodworking shop, and no welding skills or access to tools - needs to be as small in both dimensions as possible as my workspace is quite li tied in space both lengthwise and...

I have had a few occasions to need one. I have used ratchet straps to compress the springs on my dirt bikes, but it was a bit of a pain. Now that I am looking to replace the dust seal on my 87 CBR600F, I am looking for the right tool. I am looking at either This less expensive tool, or This...

I bought a Carbtune II from another user here about two weeks ago. I haven’t been able to test it out as both my bike and MityVac are at the cottage, but I did try sucking on the hoses. Somewhat to my surprise the rods did not move at all, but I am really not sure how much vacuum is produced...

NuggyBuggy submitted a new listing: WANTED: Morgan Carbtune - WANTED: Morgan Carbtune Learn more about this listing...

I am overhauling an 87 Honda and need to source some bearings. I have read they can often be bought for much less than a dealer (who seem to be of absolutely zero help in sourcing anything for a bike this old). Could I just take a description of the part from Partzilla (e.g. “BEARING, NEEDLE...

While tightening one of the cylinder coolant drain bolts, the bolt just snapped in half. None of it is protruding. I understand I need an extractor bit. I’ve watched some videos and seen the initial drilling actually drive the bolt in further. I would like to avoid that so I think I need a...

I am pretty much a newbie but have got my project bike ( 1987 CBR600F) running and now am considering learning how to check valves. I have looked at the service manual and the Clymers manual and it seems pretty complicated, too complicated for me to want to try on this bike. I thought about...

I am going through cleaning my carbs (87 Honda CBR600F) and replacing the O rings. I’m now contemplating setting the float height. The Honda service manual says to measure the distance to the bottom of the float when the tang is lightly touching the needle; other sources say to measure when...

Looking for a place to get a few spares cut for my Z400. Canadian Tire stuck my key in their machine and said they can’t duplicate it. Do I need to order from the dealer, go to a locksmith, or something else?