Q:How can I ride my motorcycle with a dress on? Can I just ride sidesaddle and skip using the rear brake?

Ninja 250 is the one to go with. There a lot of fun, not too fast, handle great, and if I was 17, I'd be all over it. You will get tired of it though, and will be ready to step up to a 600 in less than 3 months, guaranteed. But yes, for a very first bike, go with the Ninja 250. Don't lay it down, so when it comes time to sell, you'll get practically what you paid for itsince they're (I was told) hard to get these days.

Q:I went to change the brake pads on my motorcycle, since they had not been replaced in a while i needed to depress the pistons in them to fit the new ones over the rotors, but now that they are back on they will not engage, this is happening on both the front and rear. i stood there for hours pressing them hoping to maybe prime them or something. all the reservoirs are full, what do i do?

Remove the brake caliper and pads put a piece of wood or a tool in the gap where the pad were and work the brake, and look to see if the piston is moving out of the cylinder. The wood or tool will just stop the piston completely being pushed out of the housing.If it comes out just loosen the bleed nipple and push the piston back in. With the bleed nipple loose it should be easier to push the piston back. If not it may be seized up and need reconditioned or renewed. Some times you can pull back the rubber boot and spray some CRC around and clean it. Most seals now will not be harmed by it as it is not rubber like years ago.

Q:i dont know how to convert it over

This horsepower does not take away from the acceleration horsepower, it's different. The braking horsepower is the power the engine absorbs to slow the car down when you remove your foot from the accelerator.

Q:How does it feel like to ride your motorcycle without a front brake. I heard some bike builders ride with no front brakes to give them a more adrenaline pumping feeling and that it feels like they are riding on a hand grenade. But I heard from others that its not so safe. What are your opinions about riding with no front brake, is it more fun riding without one or not worth it? Thanks.

Bikes do 80% of braking with the front. It's a thrill, imagine running into a brick wall with no way to stop. It';s so stupid they don't even consider it on the bike test. Do NOT buy a bike with no front brake, if you want to try just don't touch the brake. Many years ago the 'Chopper crowd didn't believe in front brakes because the English racer bicycles could do stoppies and allegedly threw some riders over the bars. the difference between the 600 lb motorcycle and a 30 lb bicycle didn't bother them a bit.

Q:Whats a good first motorcycle that looks like this?

I have to agree with James, the Honda Rebel is a great bike to move up to. The Enfields are now made in India and not yet up to par with the way they use to be. Chrome pits and rust quickly and the metal used is inferior, also tends to rust quickly.

Q:KZ 440 disk brake.

They didn't bleed the brake lines. It's fine though.

Q:I‘m buying my first motorcycle, a 93 yamaha virago 750. Has low miles since it wasn‘t ridden much so it obviously needs some work and care. I‘m going to be changing all the major fluids, filters, and tires, but I wanted to know how picky motorcycles can be on maintenance. I‘m a good mechanic on cars and trucks, but some of the stuff I saw in my bike‘s repair manual seemed like overkill. Like every 10k miles, you need to replace the fork oil and seals, lube the swingarm bearings, and replace the alternator brushes. Is all this really necassary, because I intened to use it as a daily commuter? I can certainly do all of that with a few special parts and some more tools, but I‘m hoping it doesn‘t come to that on a bi-yearly basis or so.

I tend to agree with you but it really is best to just get in the habit of doing maintenance by the book (the owner's manual) since that's sort of like a checklist item. It just helps you to get into the mode of being thorough regarding maintenance. After all, you've only got two wheels rather than four, so it's similar to an airplane in the sense that what would be a minor problem on a car turns into something completely different, and potentially much more serious when a motorcycle is concerned. Just consider it as a part of the enjoyment of riding, not much different than getting used to going to the gym on whatever schedule you use. Have fun, and I love Viragos as well. Great bike.

Q:motorcycle,such as YAMAHA;Kawasaki; can i ride it in USA freeway?

To be legal, you need a motorcycle driver's license or endorsement, mere permit is restricted from freeways. Most States restrict freeways from use of pedestrians, bicycles, animals, and motor-driven cycles. The definition of motor-driven cycle varies. The Federal definition of a motor-driven cycle is a motorcycle with a motor that produces 5-brake horsepower or less. -- www.nhtsa /cars/rules/import/F. Some States do not define a motor-driven cycle, and there is no low limit on motorcycles -- as long as they can do the minimum speed, usually 45 mph. Some States agree with the Federal's 5 bhp limit. If you have an old 1964 Honda 50 Sport rated at 5 bhp it is legal on the freeway, or any motorcycle that has 5 bhp or more. The rest of the States agree with California's definition, a “motor-driven cycle” is any motorcycle with a motor that displaces less than 150 cubic centimeters. -- leginfo.legislature.ca /faces/. My Vespa has 150.46cc and is 50-State freeway legal. I am legal, safe, but insane with a 65 mph top speed.

Q:Hello allim ben and im 15. i will be getting a harley motorcycle when i am 17 and am interested in touring and exploring new places. im not a speed demon and will be looking to go now more then 80/90 mph TOPS! what harley bikes do you feel would be suitable for me?Thanks.

I'm not big into Harleys, but from what I've heard a Sportster would fit the bill. If I were you, I'd get a dirt bike and get some seat time in a field or some trails first. Best way to learn how to ride in my opinion.

Q:My front brakes were making a squeaking noise on and off on my motorcycle so I changed the front brake pads (in which they needed to be changed bc the pads were shiny). and now they squeak and squeal even worse! High pitch noise. And I don‘t even have to be pressing on the brakes for them to squeal, I can hear it going 45 mph! What‘s going on here? Btw the rotor is smooth/no ridges. Best answer, 10 pts! Thanks

There is rather nothing you can do about it, other than preserve using. New pads squeak greater than old ones, given that they may be finding the infinitely small ridges within the discs. Ultimately, the squeaking will go away.