diablopilot 2 #1 June 23, 2004 So I just bought my first bike. A second hand 86' Yamaha XJ700S (or SC) Maxum. (Don't know which it is and am looking for how to find out.) Price was right and the thing is in great condition. So motorcycle fanatics hit me with the most important or favorit websites you have..... (anyone know much about older Yamahas?)---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #2 June 23, 2004 http://www.bikernet.com/weblinks.asp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloud_monkey 0 #3 June 23, 2004 Hey Diablo - good choice for a first scooter! Everyone has their favorites - mostly determined by their experience - but Yamaha makes a good bike, and they always have. Valve adjustments usually average about every 15,000 miles which is great. They run good, they're reliable, but most importantly, their fuckin' fun Other than that, have a great time with your new toy. Riding's a source man. Nothing compares to itKeep the shiny side up, Z Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #4 June 23, 2004 I'm more of a sportbike guy, but these should get you started.www.msf-usa.org <--This should be your FIRST stop. Do not pass go, do not collect $200. Hit this first. www.cycleforums.com Good mix of links and information www.motorcyclecloseouts.com/ Great place to find cheap gear. Congrats on your purchase. Seems to be a lot of us either getting into motorcycles, or in my case, getting back into it. Keep the rubber side down and remember that everyone driving a cage is trying to kill you. Oh, and I hate you for living in the only state where lane-splitting is still legal.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #5 June 23, 2004 QuoteHey Diablo - good choice for a first scooter! Yeah I think I done good. Runs great, 30K miles, needs a new rear tire in the soonish future (some small cracks from sitting) oil, and plugs planned, need to fix the switch for the tail light that connects to the rear brake, re-upholster the seat, and replace the hand grips...... Sounds pretty easy other than the tire.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #6 June 23, 2004 www.cycleforums.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #7 June 23, 2004 QuoteYeah I think I done good. Runs great, 30K miles, needs a new rear tire in the soonish future (some small cracks from sitting) oil, and plugs planned, need to fix the switch for the tail light that connects to the rear brake, re-upholster the seat, and replace the hand grips...... Sounds pretty easy other than the tire. Don't forget to check the fork oil/seals, and get that suspension setup adjusted to suit *you*. *but also wondering if cruisers have rebound and damper adjustments like sportbikes do...* Anyway, if it has them, set them. And get your hands on a service manual for it. They're invaluable.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #8 June 23, 2004 Quotewww.cycleforums.com Beat ya'.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloud_monkey 0 #9 June 23, 2004 Quote Oh, and I hate you for living in the only state where lane-splitting is still legal. LMAO - Yeah, lane splitting is leagal in CA - but have you seen the size of the freakin' road turtles they have on the freeway???? Not to mention the fact that I saw a dude on a sweet custom get a cup of coffee in his face last week while I was workin' in San Jose - Poor dude was just slinkin' in between the cars and someone had to dump their coffee out da window - it was actually pretty funny - for me any way he he Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #10 June 23, 2004 QuoteQuoteHey Diablo - good choice for a first scooter! Yeah I think I done good. Runs great, 30K miles, needs a new rear tire in the soonish future (some small cracks from sitting) oil, and plugs planned, need to fix the switch for the tail light that connects to the rear brake, re-upholster the seat, and replace the hand grips...... Sounds pretty easy other than the tire. Don't mess around on getting that tire replaced. You get caught in the rain with an old tire and it isn't going to be fun. I replace the tires on my Harley every 7500 for the rear and every 15,000 on the front. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #11 June 23, 2004 QuoteQuotewww.cycleforums.com Beat ya'. Yeah yeah yeah. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #12 June 23, 2004 QuoteLMAO - Yeah, lane splitting is leagal in CA - but have you seen the size of the freakin' road turtles they have on the freeway???? Not to mention the fact that I saw a dude on a sweet custom get a cup of coffee in his face last week while I was workin' in San Jose - Poor dude was just slinkin' in between the cars and someone had to dump their coffee out da window - it was actually pretty funny - for me any way he he Heh, yeah, I've seen those turtles. They're viscious. Just because lane-splitting is illegal here in OK doesn't mean it doesn't happen. But I pick and choose my battles carefully. My Gixxer isn't the narrowest of beasts. I did happen to see a biker grab a face full of taco bell last year though. He was lane splitting at about 30-ish though congestion and someone pitched a half-eaten burrito out the window without knowing the biker was coming. I felt bad for the guy, but at the same time, If I was laughing any harder I wouldn't have been able to drive. Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #13 June 23, 2004 All people are out to kill you. I'd second taking the MSF course. For me it was required since I was under 21 at the time (in Florida), but it's really useful. Compare it to AFF L1-3. Get a manual for your bike, since you can do almost all repair and maintenance work on it yourself. And then just ride and you'll begin to feel it. Have fun!This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloud_monkey 0 #14 June 23, 2004 QuoteQuoteLMAO - Yeah, lane splitting is leagal in CA - but have you seen the size of the freakin' road turtles they have on the freeway???? Not to mention the fact that I saw a dude on a sweet custom get a cup of coffee in his face last week while I was workin' in San Jose - Poor dude was just slinkin' in between the cars and someone had to dump their coffee out da window - it was actually pretty funny - for me any way he he Heh, yeah, I've seen those turtles. They're viscious. Just because lane-splitting is illegal here in OK doesn't mean it doesn't happen. But I pick and choose my battles carefully. My Gixxer isn't the narrowest of beasts. I did happen to see a biker grab a face full of taco bell last year though. He was lane splitting at about 30-ish though congestion and someone pitched a half-eaten burrito out the window without knowing the biker was coming. I felt bad for the guy, but at the same time, If I was laughing any harder I wouldn't have been able to drive. A burrito? ROTFLMAO - I've been hit with a few roaches in my time and I have to say - I'll take the roach over the burrito any time he he Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ying82 0 #15 June 23, 2004 have ya been to www.pashnit.com yet? comprehensive listing of all the twisties in socal. www.socalsvriders.org is pretty cool too, even though i got a ducati monster 620. a lot of people on that board doesn't even have an sv, it's just that cool.we're extremely fortunate not to know precisely the kind of world we live in. -W.Szymborska Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #16 June 23, 2004 Thats cool JP. Lets take a putt sometime soon. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyRamone 0 #17 June 23, 2004 www.bikernews.net www.westcoastchoppers.com http://www.hells-angels.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luv2Fall 0 #18 June 23, 2004 Highly recommend the MSF Basic Rider Course also..........had gotten my license without it, but took it anyway.........great course.....has saved my ass already. Enjoy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #19 June 23, 2004 That's great news! You're lucky to have Chapparal cycle supply right up the road from you in San Bernadino, I think. I pass it on the way too and from Perris. They will have every single freaking thing you need. A set of new radial tires is the best thing, and the first thing you can get. The difference between bias ply and radials, regardless of the performance of the motorcycle is night and day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #20 June 23, 2004 QuoteQuotewww.cycleforums.com Beat ya'. Cheater. Good site though, they're always giving shit away too. I still have the headlight covers I got from TrickTape (free) like 4 years ago. Good stuff. Find the clymers or haynes manual for it, always check Ebay too - there's usually cheap parts there. Sometimes you'll get lucky and find the manual online somewhere in PDF format as well. Some places for buying stuff... Two thumbs up for http://www.helmetharbor.com - good prices, quick shipping. And since you're protecting your head, might as well cover your ass too: http://www.dragginjeans.com/ http://www.kneedraggers.com/ - usually not the cheapest (and geared more towards sportbikes) but their customer service has always been A+ If you can't find a part anywhere, chances are you'll find it at http://www.denniskirk.com I really wish activebike.com was still around - one of the best bike sites ever.it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #21 June 23, 2004 Draggin jeans makes awesome MC clothing. I would highly recommend them. I have one of the Kevlar reinforced jackets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjhdiver 0 #22 June 23, 2004 QuoteSo I just bought my first bike. A second hand 86' Yamaha XJ700S (or SC) Maxum. (Don't know which it is and am looking for how to find out.) Price was right and the thing is in great condition. So motorcycle fanatics hit me with the most important or favorit websites you have..... (anyone know much about older Yamahas?) Go on an MSF course now. Get the rear tire replaced now. Don't do it yourself, unless you have the knowledge to balance it yourself. Most shops will do it for you almost free with the purchase of a tire. I personally reccomend Metzelers. Nice sticky compound. Get it warm, change the oil and filter, then do it again at 500 and 1000 miles. This is because if it's been sat for a while, you'll have a lot of acidic breakdown in the old oil, which will eventually take it toll on the longevity of the engine. That will flush out all the old residual oil after those miles and changes. Then you can go to the normal interval. You might want to replace the battery if it's been sat for a year or more. It will probably have difficulty holding a charge. Old Yamaha's are OK, They run forever if you just keep them all happily full of the correct fluids. See how nice I am to you ? And after you say all those nasty things about me ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goalie35 0 #23 June 23, 2004 Hey diablopilot, if you haven't yet, check out http://www.beginnerbikes.com. Lots of good info and good folks; they helped a lot with my getting back into bikes, the way you guys are helping me get back into the air. I got a 1980 Honda CB900 Custom last September, and I'm loving it. In fact, it was that "in the breeze" feeling that got me jonesing for skydiving again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #24 June 23, 2004 QuoteOh, and I hate you for living in the only state where lane-splitting is still legal. The things you learn here....I had no idea lane-splitting was actually legal anywhere. It was commonplace when I visited Taiwan, but I never saw it enforced in the 3 weeks I was there. And it's still the best way to get free smokes. Congrats, JP......and ride like you're invisible. These are the guys I buy from. www.denniskirk.com www.nelsonrigg.com I would wish you much enjoyment on your new bike, but that's a given. Don"When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifics 0 #25 June 23, 2004 http://www.r6messagenet.com/forums/ Thats my fav, but you don't have an R6 so that doesn't help you.. pffft Still a good site if you get bored Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
