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Archive for August, 2009

Do most motorcycles in good shape sell for over bluebook value?

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

Greg G asked:

I see alot of bikes “same size and model” that are 10 years apart and selling for only a thousand dollar difference.

Tags: 10 Years, Bikes, Good Shape
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What Companies Import Motorcycles To The United States And How?

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

Juan A. R asked:

I own a 2003 Yamaha in Dominican Republic and its been there catching dust for 4 years now. It’s been sitting in my grandmas garage and no one uses it, and it don’t seem like I’m going to Dominican Republic anytime soon. So I’m wondering how can I have it imported to the United States, it will be very use full especially how’s gas keep going up. Any information would be great thank you.

Tags: Dominican Republic, Motorcycles, United States
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What is the best beginner motorcycle out there and Is it easier to learn on a sport bike or a cruiser?

Friday, August 28th, 2009

ajtucker8098 asked:

I want to take the rider’s course and I am looking into buying a motorcycle. What is easier to learn on a sport bike or cruiser? I have ridden ATVs all my life so I am not unfamiliar with how the gear shifting goes. There are so many bikes out there what the best for us beginners.

Tags: Bikes, Buying Motorcycle, Sport Bike
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What’s the difference between Standard and Automatic for Motorcycle?

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

Joe G asked:

I need to know or how could I deteremine if a motorcycle is standard or automatic. Is there such thing as shift on a motorcycle?

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How do I convince my dad to let me ride motorcycles?

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

Kevin asked:

My mom is ok with me getting a motorcycle, but my dad won’t. My neighbor has an old bike that he is willing to give up for real cheap. Is there anyway I could change my dad’s mind

Tags: Dad, Neighbor, Old Bike
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How long have you ridden motorcycles? What did you start off with as your first bike?

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

joe l asked:

Steve y: I am not interested on forums or chatting. I just want to know how long people have ridden and what their first bike was. If you are not going to answer and just spam the question with your groups no thanks.
bikernoj; I think buying new bikes is the only way to go, but that is just me.

Tags: Groups, New Bikes, Spam
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How big is the smallest streetlegal motorcycle?

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

water_skipper asked:

How big is the smallest streetlegal motorcycle? I mean literally a motorcycle for a midget to ride. I was watching the movie Goldmember and Minime was riding on a motorcycle with Doctor Eivel. I thought it would be funny if Minime could ride by himself. Are there any midget sized motorcycles that can be legally driven on the roads. I’ve got to see that!

Tags: Goldmember, Motorcycle, Streetlegal
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What are the California laws around license plate placement on the back of motorcycles?

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009

Ericson asked:

I need to relocate the license plate of my motorcycle because I am removing the ‘extra’ fender it is attached to, and I am considering placing it in an area that is still visible, but may technically be an issue – in the space under the seat or above the rear tire. I’ve seen some bikes have this. I’m not worried about any issues with it clearing my tire and all that, I would like to know if I would be stopped by a cop and given a ticket for it.

Tags: Bikes, Cop, License Plate
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