I took a cbr250r for a ride and it was a gutless piece if shaZam! in the corners

Quote from: slipperymongoose on June 26, 2012, 07:59:34 PM

Quote from: Kijona on June 26, 2012, 07:47:05 PM
The best kind of oil is whatever helps you sleep at night and doesn't say "energy conserving" on the seal. That's it.

You on drugs?

Probably.

Oh ok this is a serious subject you know hey

Quote from: slipperymongoose on June 27, 2012, 06:06:23 PM
I took a cbr250r for a ride and it was a gutless piece if shaZam! in the corners

If you are referring to my post, mine is a CR250R (2 stroke), that is FAR from gutless!



-BTW, I ran a bit of Tide detergent through my daughter's tricked out Honda 50 to clean out the crank.....worked very well. Just be sure to run a few rounds of dirty dishwater afterwards before adding the saltwater 

Read carefully CBR. Gutless poorly made bucket o plastic with some metal. Thanks for the dishwater tip I'll try that tonight

I once used dishwashing liquid/detergent instead of engine oil. Worked a treat. Might be worth a shot in the CBR250RR-R.

Also, I might start carrying a small 9v battery and a couple of wires. Surely that would work in a pinch to give the battery an extra boost if needed 

Michael

I know a guy that used wood magnets to repair is stator. He also uses under-water glue to keep his grips on.

Don't forget to fill your tires with helium...get an extra 5mph.

Keep a left handed hammer in your tool kit.

Quote from: pliskin on June 28, 2012, 01:34:54 PM
I know a guy that used wood magnets to repair is stator. He also uses under-water glue to keep his grips on.

Don't forget to fill your tires with helium...get an extra 5mph.

Keep a left handed hammer in your tool kit.

geeze, all this great info
i always kept a few spare watch betteries to jump start my motor cuz, ya-know, kick starting it is to main stream for me

You now how sometimes you see zipties on people's forks? Well, the reason is, it slows down the fork compression giving a firmer ride. Ideal for the GS500's less than high performance front forks. Try it today. Cheaper than new springs.

ALSO, if you collect enough Kentucky Fried Chicken boxes you can wring out enough oil to keep your bike in free oil 

Michael

Quote from: pliskin on June 28, 2012, 01:34:54 PM
I know a guy that used wood magnets to repair is stator. He also uses under-water glue to keep his grips on.

Don't forget to fill your tires with helium...get an extra 5mph.

Keep a left handed hammer in your tool kit.

god!  Left handed hammers are so hard to come by.  The right ones never swing right for me.  I once saw an ambidextrous hammer at a store, but the handle was plastic and not sure the head would survive long, this guy Price, Fischer should really make a better product.

fischer just makes shitty products, he's like the Honda CBR of the tool world

I'm not sure shitty is quite the right word. After all, someone has to make tools for the weak and uncoordinated, or for those who just want to pretend they are working.

yeah, the plastic hammer came with its own work bench and an adjustable wrench that didn't adjust.

See? Those F. Price tools are just for show. Similar to rear brakes...everyone knows you only need the rear brake when you're doing wheelies.

Quote from: jdoorn14 on July 06, 2012, 11:24:50 AM
See? Those F. Price tools are just for show. Similar to rear brakes...everyone knows you only need the rear brake when you're doing wheelies.

Personally I like to ride the rear brake all the time and only let off of it when I want to feel a boost of power.

Yeah, when you hold the rear brake all the time it gives a constant motion regardless of downhill grade. So, when you hit speed bumps and the wheel is going down the other side, it does so at the same rate it went up and the bump feels less extreme. 

Michael

Quote from: jdoorn14 on July 06, 2012, 11:10:25 AM
I'm not sure shitty is quite the right word. After all, someone has to make tools for the weak and uncoordinated, or for those who just want to pretend they are working.

I couldn't think of a word for that lol, but just like the CBR, people who pretend

Save on gas, oil, tire wear, etc., sit on your bike in front of a fan and make broooom brrrrmmmmm noises 

Michael

Quote from: mister on July 10, 2012, 06:55:28 PM
Save on gas, oil, tire wear, etc., sit on your bike in front of a fan and make broooom brrrrmmmmm noises 

Michael

Works for me on rainy days

Quote from: mister on July 10, 2012, 06:55:28 PM
Save on gas, oil, tire wear, etc., sit on your bike in front of a fan and make broooom brrrrmmmmm noises 

When you're riding that way, getting a knee down is simple...it's getting the bike back upright that's the Buddha Loves You.