Mister Meaner
formerly super producer j
- 20,249
- 10,501
- Joined
- Mar 24, 2007
I wanna learn how to ride so I can save on this city parking. About to look for some schools in NY. Recommendations?
- 68,261
- 103,621
- Joined
- Apr 30, 2010
Most community colleges usually have a msf course.
- 8,195
- 8,639
- Joined
- Aug 5, 2017
last time i took out the 450 i think i over heated it
it has an oil leak
i think ima go for a gas gas or ktm 300 2 smoker
it has an oil leak
i think ima go for a gas gas or ktm 300 2 smoker
- 8,723
- 5,687
- Joined
- Apr 18, 2014
I keep missing this thread bump.
Congrats on the bike
ksteezy
. It's gorgeous.
I've been riding everyday it hasn't rained so in this drought.....every day.
getting comfortable with low speed maneuvering so U turns and riding around parking lots is easier for me.
My gear shifting still needs work.
Going highway speeds still freaks me out a bit especially with cross wind.
Gonna look into replacing my chain or chain and sprocket. Thought it could just use a cleaning but it seems kinda loose. Didn't think to ask the previous owner if he ever had the chain replaced when I bought it. Might also change he oil just to learn how.
Congrats on the bike
ksteezy
. It's gorgeous. I've been riding everyday it hasn't rained so in this drought.....every day.
getting comfortable with low speed maneuvering so U turns and riding around parking lots is easier for me.
My gear shifting still needs work.
Going highway speeds still freaks me out a bit especially with cross wind.
Gonna look into replacing my chain or chain and sprocket. Thought it could just use a cleaning but it seems kinda loose. Didn't think to ask the previous owner if he ever had the chain replaced when I bought it. Might also change he oil just to learn how.
- 2,071
- 723
- Joined
- Jan 8, 2005
MSF Courses - Trama's Auto School
Trama's Auto School offers the best motorcycle training and safety education courses in New York. With locations across Long Island.
- 29,753
- 39,562
- Joined
- May 25, 2004
I keep missing this thread bump.
Congrats on the bike
I've been riding everyday it hasn't rained so in this drought.....every day.
getting comfortable with low speed maneuvering so U turns and riding around parking lots is easier for me.
My gear shifting still needs work.
Going highway speeds still freaks me out a bit especially with cross wind.
Gonna look into replacing my chain or chain and sprocket. Thought it could just use a cleaning but it seems kinda loose. Didn't think to ask the previous owner if he ever had the chain replaced when I bought it. Might also change he oil just to learn how.
post some pics of your sprocket. Maybe it just needs to be tightened up?
- 39,321
- 19,740
- Joined
- Dec 3, 2009
Damn never even thought of crosswinds, I rode for about 5 miles down a 50mph road by my crib, kicked it up to 60mph and was freaking out a bit 
Ordered my riding jeans from Uglybros and a riding shirt from Tobacco anyone have any experience with them?
Ordered my riding jeans from Uglybros and a riding shirt from Tobacco anyone have any experience with them?
Last edited:
Mister Meaner
formerly super producer j
- 20,249
- 10,501
- Joined
- Mar 24, 2007
Been wanting to buy some Uglybros even before considering getting a bike. Looking forward to that review.
- 39,321
- 19,740
- Joined
- Dec 3, 2009
Hoping they fit right, let’s see when they come in, I got the olive motorpool-k with the Kevlar lining
And I copped this riding shirt since I hear good things about it being good during the warmer days
neither was cheap, but the one thing I keep hearing is to not sell yourself short on protective gear....so f it.
- 8,195
- 8,639
- Joined
- Aug 5, 2017
hell nah never cheap out on gear.
i spent maybe 2kish on my riding gear
i spent maybe 2kish on my riding gear
- 1,603
- 392
- Joined
- Dec 26, 2008
Damn never even thought of crosswinds, I rode for about 5 miles down a 50mph road by my crib, kicked it up to 60mph and was freaking out a bit
Ordered my riding jeans from Uglybros and a riding shirt from Tobacco anyone have any experience with them?
You’ve gotta bring the beaters out when on the bike
. I’ve run through my share of shoes last summer alone. Beautiful bike tho.I may go cruiser next.
- 39,321
- 19,740
- Joined
- Dec 3, 2009
You’ve gotta bring the beaters out when on the bike
I may go cruiser next.
Oh nah, I was just practicing uturns on my Street
- 29,753
- 39,562
- Joined
- May 25, 2004
I don’t have any riding jeans so I’m interested as well.
Steezy you need a Simpson helmet.
Steezy you need a Simpson helmet.
- 39,321
- 19,740
- Joined
- Dec 3, 2009
I don’t have any riding jeans so I’m interested as well.
Steezy you need a Simpson helmet.
I’ll keep ya posted, they should be here next week, I have a full helmet I bought at indian since I needed my own for the BRC, however it doesn’t really match the bike...lol I have my eyes on a full face bolt well black Matte joint, what’s a Simpson helmet?
- 4,617
- 6,607
- Joined
- Jan 10, 2010
Damn never even thought of crosswinds, I rode for about 5 miles down a 50mph road by my crib, kicked it up to 60mph and was freaking out a bit
WAIT TIL YOU GET ON THE E-WAY ON A WINDY DAY OR GET CAUGHT IN THE RAIN.
OR WHEN YOU HIT 150MPH(EARLY MORNING E-WAY RIP WITH ZERO TRAFFIC) AND THE LINES ON THE ROAD TURN SOLID.
THAT’LL REALLY FREAK YOU OUT. BUT I BARELY RIDE, MY BIKE IS IN THE GARAGE COLLECTING DUST.
- 29,753
- 39,562
- Joined
- May 25, 2004
American helmet, American bike… idk how they vent and all that but I think they look pretty sick.
edit, I think biltwell is good too, my boy has had a few and he went down with one and hit his head and was totally fine.
https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/simpson-outlaw-bandit-helmet
Last edited:
- 39,321
- 19,740
- Joined
- Dec 3, 2009
Those look dope, look like power ranger helmets 
- 39,321
- 19,740
- Joined
- Dec 3, 2009
This is the helmet I bought before the bike lol
- 29,753
- 39,562
- Joined
- May 25, 2004
Looks good to me. I’d just use that and ride for a while and see what you like and don’t like before spending hella money.
- 8,723
- 5,687
- Joined
- Apr 18, 2014
Yeah that helmet looks good to me too just needs a blacked out visor.
After looking at them though the sprockets seem ok. The teeth aren't sharp or look like shark fins which I've heard you should replace them if it meets one of those two conditions.
The chain however does have a bit of wiggle room between chain links.
I'll have to post them tomorrow. These pics I took I guess are too big for NT.... Even after compression.
After looking at them though the sprockets seem ok. The teeth aren't sharp or look like shark fins which I've heard you should replace them if it meets one of those two conditions.
The chain however does have a bit of wiggle room between chain links.
- 8,723
- 5,687
- Joined
- Apr 18, 2014
- 29,753
- 39,562
- Joined
- May 25, 2004
Maybe someone else will chime in but looks good to me. Maybe could stand to be tightened a tiny bit.
- 1,045
- 1,725
- Joined
- Feb 19, 2018
Mapped out a route near me that creates a 12 mile loop of mostly single lane, rural-ish, twisties. 
- 8,195
- 8,639
- Joined
- Aug 5, 2017
cop da asv levers if you want ones that will bend the opposte way when u drop the bikeDropped my bike, bend my clutch lever. Just gonna cut it off for now but does anyone have any recommendations for a bars/levers for a sumo?Rumble
I was waiting to drop it to replace them anyways. Everything else is protected.
or go on rockymountain atv and cop a cheapie clutch lever they have pro taper ones for under 10 bucks sometimes
this is what i run on my dirt bike to protect from falls
Cycra Ultra Probend HCM Handguard Pack 1 1/8" Bars | Parts & Accessories | Rocky Mountain ATV/MC
Shop for Handlebars & Controls, like Cycra Ultra Probend HCM Handguard Pack 1 1/8" Bars at Rocky Mountain ATV/MC. We have the best prices on dirt bike, atv and motorcycle parts, apparel and accessories and offer excellent customer service.
