I have about 5000 miles on my ST and it seems like my bike has what I would consider to be excessive backlash in the final drive, causing some lunging when on the gas gently and going either down hill or flat ground. (Not when going up hill or under heavy throttle as there is constant pressure...
I've bought my last two bikes at Tacoma motor sports. Erik had been there for 16 years which is unusual for a sales person. He has always given me a fair price. Carroll in parts is AMAZING if you need anything she will find it. I highly recommend TMS
I been a motorcycle rider since 4th grade. My grandmother used to ride her xl-350 out in the deserts of southern California so I guess adventure riding is in my blood. In may of 2012 I bought a v-Strom and put 16,600 miles on it between then and December 2013 when I bought the bike I wanted in...
As a resident of Washington state I'm getting fed up with bicycles getting more and more of the roads my car and motorcycle taxes pay for. Bicyclists around here ride like they own the world 5 mph down the middle of the road because they are afraid to get the tires on their $5000 mountain bike...
I made some lowering links, and am trying to do some research on lowering the front of the bike too. ( I have a 30" Inseam And weigh 155 lbs) and just want to say I really appreciate all the info you guys have posted here! I love that I can learn from others experiences and am confident that...
Thanks to a kind member that pm'd me with dimensions I was able to make some brackets today. After I try them out and see if they let my little legs reach the ground I'm going to have a buddy powder coat them to match the bike. I may even engrave something on them to make them look cool. thanks...
I'd like to make my own lowering links, I'm a tool and die maker by trade so i'm confident that I can make them plenty safe and significantly cheaper than purchased links (plus I love making stuff) . I am just curious about the overall length. Can someone out there get a quick measurement of...