Does anyone want to spend a day with me teaching me how to do things on a bike and little tweeks since im fairly new!
What stuff do you want to know. You could always go and talk to Steve @ 2 Wheel Custom Performance. If going to a shop is intimidating to you I would be happy to go over anything you may have questions about...
Sign up for the SSA track day.
You will learn all kinds of stuff real fast.
There is a C group which usaully has plenty of new first time track riders, there is so much to learn.
I have been riding since 1975, I learned so much on the first track day. Talk to Jerome, to make sure he feels comfortable with your riding level, cause a brand new rider can be a hazrd on the track, but basically you would be allright if you have some experiance, and somebody who will watch over you.
Even if you don't sign up.
Show up at the track, and there you will meet riders of all levels where a wealth of information is available. I helped friends race for several years before I could afford to get on the track myself........(my daughter was into horse riding snd showing) stupid horses....but that is a very long story.....dam horses......horses are very expensive...........horsess.....horse..horse truck...horse trailer entry fees ...hay...saddles.......dam where was I on this subject??
You are already taking the cvorrect first step, and asking. You will find most really good riders are truly concerned about helping new riders become better and safer.
Oh yea I forgot...
Barrel Racing.....dam barrel racing......
I couldda bought me a couple track bikes with that money right there...!! ;D
All good ideas cobra23 but he posted in the Garage section so I am assuming he wanted to ask technical questions about his bike...
I could be wrong...
i want to ask questions bout my bike and learn how to do things on my own. Im not intimidated by shops, they are just too expensive, and im pretty sure most of the stuff they do i can do too!!! so im saving money so i can work on my bike and then go to the tracks because im not pouring my paycheck into someone i dont trust fixing my bike!!!!
You can trust steve @ 2WCP. They do AWSOME work there., but if u want to know stuff about your bike, check youtube., there's all kinds of "how to" videos to learn from., also you should join http://www.r6live.com/forum.php . We have a reno section on there too.
Quote from: BumblebeeR6 on July 07, 2010, 05:31:31 PM
i want to ask questions bout my bike and learn how to do things on my own. Im not intimidated by shops, they are just too expensive, and im pretty sure most of the stuff they do i can do too!!! so im saving money so i can work on my bike and then go to the tracks because im not pouring my paycheck into someone i dont trust fixing my bike!!!!
just PM me if u want to get together some time
Yep. If he can't help ya I'm willing to go over a few things or we could all meet up. I'll offer up my garage for a bike session.
Quote from: ThrottleAddict on July 07, 2010, 09:07:24 PM
Quote from: BumblebeeR6 on July 07, 2010, 05:31:31 PM
i want to ask questions bout my bike and learn how to do things on my own. Im not intimidated by shops, they are just too expensive, and im pretty sure most of the stuff they do i can do too!!! so im saving money so i can work on my bike and then go to the tracks because im not pouring my paycheck into someone i dont trust fixing my bike!!!!
just PM me if u want to get together some time
I would be interested on that too in case you guys get together. Please, let me know!!
Go to an AFM race. Walk around the pits and watch. People are always working on bikes. Most are friendly and won't have any problem with you watching, as long as you stay out of the way. Or even better, just make friends with a racer. They are always working on their bikes.
OFF TOPIC:
Andy, I just noticed your avatar...did u switch to a suzuki? what happened? :o
thanks guys!
Quote from: Adiggity on July 08, 2010, 04:51:25 PM
Go to an AFM race. Walk around the pits and watch. People are always working on bikes. Most are friendly and won't have any problem with you watching, as long as you stay out of the way. Or even better, just make friends with a racer. They are always working on their bikes.
Alan is so right, you can get parts too for less. Lots of people will tell you anything you want to know.
I also hit 3 bikenights a week in town. They are great places to meet people with the same intrests and same bike. AAnd all the talk of motorcycles you can stand.
Quote from: The Turn Burgler on July 09, 2010, 01:02:27 PM
Quote from: Adiggity on July 08, 2010, 04:51:25 PM
Go to an AFM race. Walk around the pits and watch. People are always working on bikes. Most are friendly and won't have any problem with you watching, as long as you stay out of the way. Or even better, just make friends with a racer. They are always working on their bikes.
Alan is so right, you can get parts too for less. Lots of people will tell you anything you want to know.
I also hit 3 bikenights a week in town. They are great places to meet people with the same intrests and same bike. AAnd all the talk of motorcycles you can stand.
Andy is right, too.
COME BY MY WORK SIERRA CARE CARE 1300 W. 7TH ST TUESDAY - FRIDAY 2 -9 PM SATURDAY 7-2 AND WE CAN GO OVER SOME BASIC SAFTEY STUFF YOU CAN DO BEFOR YOU RIDE EVERYDAY
Quote from: ThrottleAddict on July 07, 2010, 04:51:50 PM
All good ideas cobra23 but he posted in the Garage section so I am assuming he wanted to ask technical questions about his bike...
I could be wrong...
I must apoligize for my attempt at some horse humor......
Going to the track, seems to be a good idea.
Going on the same line:
Is anyone willing to help me out with my R6? There is a couple of things over there that I have no idea where they go and also not quite sure if there is something else missing besides the ones that I already noticed.
I already purchased a new tank and an airbox, which would be enough to hold the bike running. After the crash, i turned the key and could start the engine for a little while - 2 sec max - several times (a heck of a grey dense smoke came out of the exhaust but seemed to be less and less dense as it ran).
As soon as I get these pieces (next thursday, I hope) Ill try to get it running and if someone could stop by just to see if i am on the right track, I would appreciate.
JP I'll be out on Saturday. I'll call you in the afternoon after racquetball.