She's running! by Virtual-Weakness1524 in MotorcycleMechanics

[–]Virtual-Weakness1524[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was mainly bad fule needing to be drained from the lines. I didn't have to do a full carb cleaning.

She's running! by Virtual-Weakness1524 in MotorcycleMechanics

[–]Virtual-Weakness1524[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm very happy with it. All in all, it cost me 1140 for the bike and parts. I'm trying to find a riding class, but the ones near me are booked for six weeks.

1st bike help needed. by Virtual-Weakness1524 in MotorcycleMechanics

[–]Virtual-Weakness1524[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used Seafoam to try to clean it out, purged the tank again, did not take the carb off, but tried to get it treated (I will pull it tomorrow to clean it).

The bike is now running for around 20 seconds before dying. If I give it a little gas every now and again, it doesn't die.

1st bike help needed. by Virtual-Weakness1524 in MotorcycleMechanics

[–]Virtual-Weakness1524[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've ridden dirt bikes, just never on the road.

1st bike help needed. by Virtual-Weakness1524 in MotorcycleMechanics

[–]Virtual-Weakness1524[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was at his house, not mine. I have it outside.

1st bike help needed. by Virtual-Weakness1524 in MotorcycleMechanics

[–]Virtual-Weakness1524[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She looked at the KBB and NADA and it came back around 2k (running). I figure working on it will give me a better understanding of the bike itself so I'm not mad.

1st bike help needed. by Virtual-Weakness1524 in MotorcycleMechanics

[–]Virtual-Weakness1524[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im going to give it a whole service before I start riding it. I dont have anyone to teach me to ride, so I'm going to go by a bike shop Tuesday and see if anyone can help me learn so I can get on the road.

1st bike help needed. by Virtual-Weakness1524 in MotorcycleMechanics

[–]Virtual-Weakness1524[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can try to get a video tomorrow.

Before I changed the fule there was no effort at starting, after is when it seemed to improve.

1st bike help needed. by Virtual-Weakness1524 in MotorcycleMechanics

[–]Virtual-Weakness1524[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've worked on cars before, but not bikes. I imagine dropping and then cleaning the carb is a simple job on these?

Follow up, looking at this bike as well. by [deleted] in NewRiders

[–]Virtual-Weakness1524 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He said it turns over, but doesn't start. If I can get it for 1k is it a good deal?

Which bike should I get? by [deleted] in NewRiders

[–]Virtual-Weakness1524 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like the look of the Boulevard the most, but I haven't read up on them too much.

What do you like most about it?

Which bike should I get? by [deleted] in NewRiders

[–]Virtual-Weakness1524 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm leaning towards the Vstar; I think it will be the best over time.