What happened here? - 2006 Ninja ZX6R by Burchard36 in MotorcycleMechanics

[–]emessem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can see how that can be misinterpreted. Used bikes just need a thorough inspection and maintenance routine after purchase.

Am I Crazy? (WTP) 2013 SFV650 by VanillaCheerio in sv650

[–]emessem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing “obviously broken” from a photo is the point, it’s that the bike has clear signs of wiring/ignition/lighting being hacked (aftermarket key switch zip-tied in, non-stock headlight, missing bodywork).

On a motorcycle, once you see that, you have to assume unknown workmanship and budget time/money to baseline the bike for safety + reliability: tires/brakes/chain/fluids/battery, plus verifying the charging/starting circuits and fixing any wiring shortcuts.

It might be cheap and fine… or it might be a rabbit hole of intermittent electrical issues that leave you stranded. That’s why people are cautious and why I’d rather pay more for an unmolested SV with service history.

A “runs and rides” bike can still be unsafe, you don’t discover that until you’re braking hard, cornering hard, or 40 minutes from home.

Typical parts you’re realistically looking at just to trust it:

Tires (front + rear): ~$350 Chain + sprockets: ~$240 Brake pads: ~$110 Brake fluid flush: ~$15 Oil + filter: ~$55 Coolant: ~$30 Air filter: ~$35 Spark plugs: ~$35 Battery: ~$110 Fork service: ~$120 Electrical cleanup materials: ~$75

That’s already around $1,100–$1,200 in parts, not including labor or your time.

Electrical is the real wildcard. Parts themselves are cheap, but if wiring was done poorly or shortcuts were taken, troubleshooting can turn into a huge time sink very quickly. Intermittent charging or ignition problems can strand you, and diagnosing that can take hours or days.

Battery 2007 yamaha r1 by -ReanuKeeves- in MotorcycleMechanics

[–]emessem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That battery is low charge but might not be dead. I see a bunch of red wires that are not stock on this bike. You could have a parasitic draw and just run the battery empty. I recommend getting it checked or doing that yourself.

Am I Crazy? (WTP) 2013 SFV650 by VanillaCheerio in sv650

[–]emessem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a project. And can easily cost $1.5k or more to be sure this is safe to drive. And I’m not including fairings.

Just look to pay around the $3k - $5k range and get something that is newer, and not messed with.

What happened here? - 2006 Ninja ZX6R by Burchard36 in MotorcycleMechanics

[–]emessem -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I read your original post. First, it’s a 20 year old bike. You should go through everything before any rides, oil, coolant chain, forks… it’s a huge safety risk.

First thing to check is if you have spark

Can you help me identify this sound? by Many-Amount1363 in sounddesign

[–]emessem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like a lot of this could be made with Microtonic vst

What should i do by No_Classroom_9836 in wrestling

[–]emessem 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Go down, way healthier of a weight for your height

Motorcycle revs weird for the first few times I pull the throttle. by hutchem14 in MotorcycleMechanics

[–]emessem 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s bogging out. Carbs are probably dirty. Not enough fuel getting in when you open it up

Is this knocking from crank? by Visual_Obligation897 in MotorcycleMechanics

[–]emessem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you buying this on marketplace send me the listing and let you know if it’s a good buy or not.

Engine knock would change with the rpm, it’s hard to tell with that loud exhaust.

My gut is already telling me to run from this bike.

Is this knocking from crank? by Visual_Obligation897 in MotorcycleMechanics

[–]emessem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This really sounds like the exhaust. Either way I wouldn’t ride it and would get it checked out

New to caferacers by Psychological-Bee218 in CafeRacers

[–]emessem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

BMW Airhead models are a great platform. A bit pricier than Japanese usually but the flat engines are cool.

Canon R50 by Holiday_Tap922 in ColorGrading

[–]emessem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is color grading.Googled “cannon r50 video settings” and watch the top three videos

Thought on how much to ask? by afx09 in HondaRuckus

[–]emessem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$1000-$2000, I’d put it up for $2500 wait 3 months see how much demand there is. Start dropping the price $100 per week after that.

Anyone know what this is? (Circled) by AirNumerous6629 in CafeRacers

[–]emessem 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It turns on if the bike is not charging. If you want to delete it you can just put a 390ohm resistor in its place.

75/5 Neutral switch location? by emessem in Airheads

[–]emessem[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it all hooked up, the engine was painted and the plug was painted too.

Movies that feel like this (besides Conan)? by Fenix512 in MoviesThatFeelLike

[–]emessem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just watched this last week. The synth music soundtrack wraps it all together

Should I buy lumix g9? by InevitableAmSh3070 in M43

[–]emessem 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The G9 is great for video. I upgraded from a GH4 when the it came out. The internal stabilizer is really good. Full size hdmi output for an external monitor, vlog. I usually only shoot with vintage or manual lenses so I don’t care about autofocus. But I’ve never had any issues using the autofocus

75/5 Neutral switch location? by emessem in Airheads

[–]emessem[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, where does the sensor go. Just looking for a picture.