anybody riding motorcycles?
03-25-2009, 04:49 PM
#71
On Reserve
Joined APC: Apr 2007
Position: six niner
Posts: 22
Originally Posted by snakeplt
04-02-2009, 01:28 PM
#73
On Reserve
Joined APC: Mar 2009
Position: 172 Right Seat
Posts: 22
I ride a CBR600F4 the last comfortable street bike...Also have operated an '82 Honda CB900F.
I live in the NW and have trouble keeping my battery charged. I have tried a trickle charger but I've been told that can shorten the life. Any suggestions to what sort of charger to use during the cold months?
I live in the NW and have trouble keeping my battery charged. I have tried a trickle charger but I've been told that can shorten the life. Any suggestions to what sort of charger to use during the cold months?
04-02-2009, 07:10 PM
#74
On Reserve
Joined APC: Nov 2008
Posts: 18
I think a trickle charger/battery tender is supposed to increase the life, but I'm no expert. Most people with long winter seasons just take the battery out and keep it inside for the winter where it won't freeze. Before you start up in the spring, just throw it on a charger for an hour.
I have an 05 Ninja 250 and am terrified about having to sell it when I move for a new job. On the flip side, it may be the cheapest hobby while making no $. 130 bucks a year for insurance, 60 mpg and a few oil changes, not that bad.
I have an 05 Ninja 250 and am terrified about having to sell it when I move for a new job. On the flip side, it may be the cheapest hobby while making no $. 130 bucks a year for insurance, 60 mpg and a few oil changes, not that bad.
04-14-2009, 03:50 PM
#75
New Hire
Joined APC: Mar 2009
Posts: 3
Originally Posted by NW Wildcat
I live in the NW and have trouble keeping my battery charged. I have tried a trickle charger but I've been told that can shorten the life. Any suggestions to what sort of charger to use during the cold months?
I use the Battery tender and it works great. Highly recomend.
I ride '06 Triumph Spreed Triple on the street. Great city bike. Short and stubby with an upright ride so you can see others and they can see you.
On the dirt and track, I ride an 08 Yamaha YZ450F. Unecessarily fast. Will be traing in for a 250F soon.
04-18-2009, 05:31 PM
#76
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2006
Position: Lovin' life at .4 (ish) mach
Posts: 1,317
Just a few weeks ago purchased a 1981 Suzuki GS250T. It has battery problems. Had to buy a new one, and it still drains the battery pretty fast. Went and attempted to take the test for my motorcycle license yesterday, and flunked it. 
04-19-2009, 07:12 AM
#77
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2007
Posts: 456
Originally Posted by jsfBoat
Just a few weeks ago purchased a 1981 Suzuki GS250T. It has battery problems. Had to buy a new one, and it still drains the battery pretty fast. Went and attempted to take the test for my motorcycle license yesterday, and flunked it.
02-22-2010, 09:56 AM
#78
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2007
Position: Out of Regional Jet flying
Posts: 296
I know this an old thread but I was just looking through the pictures... I ride a Yamaha YZF600R and have done some relatively short day trips,, all less than 300 miles. As I sit here un-employed, I was thinking of doing a trip to the west coast in a few weeks. I am in the TN area,,, thinking about riding due South to stay in the warmer air then West to Kingman AZ. I still have Delta privelages so I could get off at anytime in the event that something comes up at home. Also, in addition to staying at state and national parks, I might sneak into a few FBO's with crew rooms and showers in case it gets really cold. Anybody else taken the furlough opportunity to do a trip?
02-22-2010, 05:47 PM
#79
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2006
Posts: 926
Originally Posted by MD11
I know this an old thread but I was just looking through the pictures... I ride a Yamaha YZF600R and have done some relatively short day trips,, all less than 300 miles. As I sit here un-employed, I was thinking of doing a trip to the west coast in a few weeks. I am in the TN area,,, thinking about riding due South to stay in the warmer air then West to Kingman AZ. I still have Delta privelages so I could get off at anytime in the event that something comes up at home. Also, in addition to staying at state and national parks, I might sneak into a few FBO's with crew rooms and showers in case it gets really cold. Anybody else taken the furlough opportunity to do a trip?
I ride a 2009 Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King...vivid black.....and AZ is where you want to be right now for riding.
Before you anti-Harley nuts start up, I'll let you know that a Fireblade, R1 or GSXR 750 will be the next bike in my collection.
02-23-2010, 03:04 AM
#80
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2007
Position: Out of Regional Jet flying
Posts: 296
Originally Posted by sqwkvfr
The shower problem would be solved if you joined a national gym chain like 24-hour Fitness or something like that.
I ride a 2009 Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King...vivid black.....and AZ is where you want to be right now for riding.
Before you anti-Harley nuts start up, I'll let you know that a Fireblade, R1 or GSXR 750 will be the next bike in my collection.
I ride a 2009 Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King...vivid black.....and AZ is where you want to be right now for riding.
Before you anti-Harley nuts start up, I'll let you know that a Fireblade, R1 or GSXR 750 will be the next bike in my collection.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
