Question #1:

Which is better on a bicycle, flashing lights (front and rear) or steady lights?

I live and cycle in London - the funny thing is that the TfL hire bikes use flashing red and white lights, but I have also seen police bicycles and they use steady lights... So I'm curious, which is better?

I hear that a steady light might confuse drivers and other cyclists who might think you're on a motorbike and therefore misjudge your speed - which can be dangerous...

On the other hand, a flashing light might be quite irritating to other road users...

What do you think?

Question #2:

are you legally allowed to use hand signals on a motorbike?

My brother has just been pulled over by the police and give a £60 fine and 3points on his licence for using hand signals. Apparently its dangerous diving! My dad has tought my bro to always use hand signals to make sure other drivers see you when your turning. were now really confused and dont believe he should recieve 3 points on his licence for it. I have tried to check out the DSA and couldnt find any info on it. can anyone help?
his bike is old think about 50's, and no he wasn't giving the finger he was signaling to turn!

Question #3:

I am a girl and would like to know what is a light motorbike I can practice with?

I want to get my bike Lisence but I tried to hold up my friends bike and it was too heavy for me. What's the lightest road bike I could use?
Thanks
yeah Im from australia and thanks fellas

Question #4:

manual and automatic motorbikes?

I recently passed my CBT test on a manual bike, it was my first time on the road and I was completely unprepared for how scary it was! (it was mainly the gears and the clutch, i stalled a lot.)

Because of this i have decided to get an automatic bike for a while to learn more road sense, the problem is that i have no idea how an automatic works! I rang the company I did the CBT did and they told me automatics were so simple to use i didnt need any help!

Now im looking to buy a second hand scooter from a private seller, and im really worried about road testing the vechcle... How do i get insured for one day? how do i control an automatic bike?

All answers welcome
Thanks!

Question #5:

Buying a Used Car Privately - What Paperwork do I need to obtain/send off?

Technically its MOTORBIKE, but shouldn't be any different.
What paperwork do I need to make the exchange legal, I know the seller needs to send stuff off, do I?
How long is it until the Vehicle is legally mine?

Please, could someone quickly explain it or direct me to a useful link.
Sorry forgot to mention. I'm in the United Kingdom.
I think its different to the US? Or is it?

Question #6:

Vroom Box on a motorbike?

Is it possible to use a Vroom Box on a motorbike?
(i don't want to - just wondering)
(I don't want to add one - just wondering)

Question #7:

What do I need (state everything) for full protection on a motorbike?

Hello, I have recently just got a scooter along with my license - I am 16, and my parents are working almost 24/7 - my school is quite far out about an hour away from where I live, so it seems travelling on a scooter now seems inevitable.

I am not used to travelling on big roads and motorways per-say, so can you please state everything I need for protection at the most? I know just a helmet won't do if I fall off or something, there are also back protectors, neck protectors (my mum's dad fell off a motorbike whilst wearing a helmet, but his neck snapped and he died), and ankles and everything. So please may you tell me every protection possible and what will be the costs?

And help will be immensely appreciated, thankyou!

Question #8:

What is the best paint to use for a motorbike engine/frame without using a powder coat?

Im after respraying my bike in the near future, I have no problems with the fairing, but Im a little unsure about the frame and engine, Cant really afford to havbe the bike taken to pieces and powder coated, but would cellulose paint take the heat from the engine its self, or would the paint just flake off after a week? Any takes on the best type of paint?

Question #9:

Painting my Motorbike helmet?

How do i paint my motorbike helmet black , with a monster energy logo on the back
What paint should i use ? :)
Im Practising on one of my old helmets First to see if it looks okay

Question #10:

Itchy head / scalp irritation?

what can I use for an itchy head / scalp? Itch is wors around my crown. I ride a motorbike so I wear a crash-helmet and think this is making it worse... Any good suggestions?

Question #11:

Buying torque wrench for tightening motorbike chain?

Up to now I've bodged tightening my chain by using a socket set and tightening it "really hard" because I didn't know any better. But now I know I should be using a torque wrench to get 27Nm and 110Nm and am keen to do it properly for the safety aspect if nothing else.

Most torque wrenches do not cover 27-110Nm range, but this Sealey wrench does. It has an accuracy of +/- 4%, is this good enough for the job? Click Here

One socket is 27mm which only comes as 1/2"as far as I can tell, so I was thinking of getting this one: Click Here

And I would get an adaptor so the 1/2" socket can fit the 3/8" torque wrench, e.g. Click Here

So basically I want to know whether this kit is good enough for the job to get up to 110Nm and accurate enough for the sake of tightening the rear wheel spindle nut? And will it also be accurate down to 27Nm?

Or would it be better to buy one 3/8" wrench for low Nm and one 1/2" wrench for high Nm?

Question #12:

What is the purpose using wheel huggers in motorbikes?

Question #13:

Which 125cc motorbike should I buy?

I am looking to buy a second hand 125 motorbike, to use after I pass my CBT.
I want to spend under 1k
Not to fussed by looks, I'm looking for: fuel economy, decent speed (for a 125) and cheap insurance
l'd also like it to be motorbike made by one of the more reputable companies i.e. Honda
Any suggestions, ideas of what bike to get, or even a bike you've seen for sale would be really helpful.

PS I live in Manchester if thats any help

Question #14:

Have a ear pain - please suggest?

I had been on a ride on the motorbike , for which I had used temporary ear plug in my ear to prevent the air gush to enter my ears , and when I tried to fix it in my ears guess pushed it a little hard on my right ear , because of which Im having a slight pain from past 2 days .

Please suggest if it is just a temprory pain which will go by itself or it is going to effect me in any ways .

Thanks in Advance
CT

Question #15:

What could be the problem with my motorbike?

Usually when I start the bike with the choke off, the idle runs pretty normal. But when I have to use the choke to start the engine, I get really high RPMs (in the region of 5-6000) and it's not the normal high RPM that goes down after a few minutes when the fuel-rich mixture burns out. It is really annoying specially when I sit at the red light revving like a maniac :)) plus i guess it's bad for the engine also. I forgot to mention, it's a '91 Suzuki GS500E.
Thanks
The carbs were recently cleaned and syncronized.
I do not ride with the choke on, never. I only leave it on for 10-20 seconds or so, in neutral.

Question #16:

how to remove tough dirt?

On my motorbike I have some very tough dirt on the rims and other metal bits, my pressure washer isnt very powerful but it gets some off, what could I use to get it off successfully without buying a new pressure washer or anything expensive? thanks!

Question #17:

Electrics on motorbike?

I have a new chinese bike (Shineray XY125GY) the bike wont start using the start button anymore (even though it did the first few times it was used). Bike company have sent out a new starter relay, its been fitted but still no difference. The bike starts with the kick start though and all the electrics work fine. Any suggestions?
Thanks for the answers, however it is a new battery, its a brand new bike.

Question #18:

Fractured collar bone?

Hi guys,
My boyfriend was involved in a motorbike accident 2 days ago, which lead him to have a fractured collar bone, However, the hospital did not put any plasters on, just gave painkillers.
I was wondering is there any home remedies to use to treat the pain. The painkillers are so strong, makes him sick.
I know ideally he should go to doctor and get the painkillers changed, but that will only happen in a couple of days because of waiting times.
So I was wondering if anyone knows what can help with pain? Cream? Gel?

Question #19:

Why don't more people ride motorbikes?

There are a lot of potential benefits to riding motorycles, they are cheaper to buy, run and insure. They have smaller engines and are more efficient using less petrol and creating fewer emissions. They take up less room on the road and when parked, reducing congestion and freeing up parking space. But despite all this the downsides to motorcycling keep alot of potential riders off the road. What are the strongest reasons and why?

Question #20:

do you think I should ride a motorbike with a broken leg?

Ok, I have a broken leg, stuck in a full toes-thigh cast for weeks. My bf has a motorbike which he often used to take me out on. We've tried and I can still fit on it as a pillion passenger even with my leg cast. My friend said there is no way I should ride like that though. Is it illegal or anything? What do you all think?

Sue.

P.S. Riding motorbikes has nothing to do with how I broke my leg in the first place!
P.P.S. We only tried with it standing still to see if I could fit on, we haven't actually been anywhere yet.





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