The post whore thread.

[ChickNorris]

Like this only different of course.

[buffalobo]

As long as it fits properly, Bell is(or used to be) good helmet.

[FoxtArt]

For boots, maybe check out a Big 5. They have very comfortable "combat style" boots I picked up for about $20-$29 passing through GJ. Feels just like the 5-11 ones I have, but 1/4 of the cost, so I use them for working around the house / riding.

Also the fuel issue... I don't know your bikes history or even what it is (don't follow all posts) but that is very correct, especially if there's a lot of air space in there. E.g. a totally full tank isn't that bad, but a partially full metal tank will be a rust BBQ in no time. If your tank cap is metal with a latch, it's a good indication of how f'd the tank is just looking at the latch / opening as the condensation will jack them up too.

You can get a phosphate treatment online for about $70-$90 if the bike is worth it, that makes the tank corrosion proof. I did mine, first put a huge cork in the tank (hobby lobby) with an annode/cathode setup (one wire through the cork into fluid) hooked into a 1000 watt 24V power supply I had, pulled a ton of the rust out. Then phosphate treated. Also check your "fuel filters" which are often on top of the petcock intakes and crap to begin with, but they can rust through on some models too. You can get a sintered brass filter on Amazon to use as a fuel filter and splice in which I highly recommend for a lot of small to medium dirtbike/enduros. Just read reviews to find one that people use on motorcycles.

Saves a lot of time cleaning carbs all the time

[Irving]

Bike in question is newer with a plastic tank that was dry. However, the older bike still has fuel in a metal tank, so that will likely need all of those tips.

[Gman]

It occured to me recently that sometimes people just need a sympathetic pat on the head...




With a hammer.

Some people need to be shot in the face with a bazooka.


Twice.

[buffalobo]

Bike in question is newer with a plastic tank that was dry. However, the older bike still has fuel in a metal tank, so that will likely need all of those tips.

Still a good idea to clean and flush plastic tank, especially area around petcock.

Cleaning carb on the trail sucks.

[KS63]

That new Ford “Mustang” Mach-E electric vehicle is a damn disgrace. I hope it gets flamed after the LA Auto Show and buried from history like Hoffa.

[brutal]

That new Ford “Mustang” Mach-E electric vehicle is a damn disgrace. I hope it gets flamed after the LA Auto Show and buried from history like Hoffa.

A crossover body style shouldn't be allowed to wear the Mustang badge.

I agree, disgraceful if only on that level.

[ray1970]

Eh. It?s not really any worse than the Mustang II.

[Erni]

Fuel, fuel, fuel.

If bikes been sitting more than a year just replace carbs if stock. Rebuild high end/performance units. If sitting 2+ yrs pull tank, clean and coat.

How do you coat a tank on the inside?