Q:If I have a vintage tour pak with brake lights could I use them as turn signals on my motorcycle?

simply wire them into that circuit and yes they will be turn signals.

Q:Upshift, downshift when the clutch should not quickly pinch loose?

Quickly pinch slowly

Q:I PUT A SET OF FRONT BRAKES ON MY MOTORCYCLE, IS IT NORMAL FOR THEM TO WHINE WHEN STOPPING?

Whining-no, scraping noise sometimes yes, especially if the rotor was not refaced when the brake pads were replaced and it is really grooved.

Q:I am in the market for a motorcycle trailer. What are the things I should look for in the trailer itself?I have found a few but I don‘t really know what to look for in them. I have a 800 pound street bike and my truck can pretty much tow anything. I just don‘t know the little things that make a difference when shopping for motorcycle trailers. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

note how low they are say 5lbs. when they are cold.then you will know when they are warm how much to add.

Q:I am looking to build a Cafe Racer motorcycle with good handling characteristics, hopefully something in the 80-100 hp I am hoping to mount modern super sport suspension, brakes and alloy wheels. The idea is an old school look with modern technology components. A bike I can have fun and drag knee, but that won‘t easily wheelie.

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Q:I use an alarmed Xena disc lock on my ZX-10R and after using it the alarm will trigger without being disturbed. The mechanism is armed be a magnet from what I can tell. I am guessing it is triggered from heat as it only happens right after a ride and seems to work properly after it has sat for awhile. Anyone have any experience with this?

If the FAQs are correct, sounds like heat could indeed set this thing off. It uses infrared for something (I'm not familiar with this product), and heat is essentially infrared. So it could be.

Q:I have about 8600 mi on my FZ6 and the brakes are fine, but just wondering how to tell when they need to be replaced. I have heard that aftermarket pads make a big difference.

I was going to answer this, but honestly I couldn't put it better than Tim D. His answer is spot on.

Q:Can anyone tell me how to perform compression braking in a motorcycle. I need a step by step explanation. Thanks

Compression braking is using the compression of the engine to slow you down. This is much more effective as you down-shift because you are increasing the RPM of the engine with no added fuel or air. The engine fights against this. A prime example of compression braking is a semi. Since they usediesel engines (very high compression, sometimes as much as 25:1) compression braking is very effective. They call this a jake brake. If you live next to an interstate or have heard this, it can be very loud and sometimes frightning if you are not expecting it. In fact it is so loud many communtities have law passed against it. You may see signs signifying NO ENGINE BRAKING. 2-stroke engines comparatively to 4-stroke and diesels have the least amount of engine braking.

Q:Pedal motorcycle stepless speed principle, the main reason for the large fuel consumption is the drive system to reduce the efficiency, or what other reasons, thank you Xiangjie!

Scooters with its beautiful appearance, luxury, style and easy to operate and much urban people love. But the scooters generally exist fuel consumption, high engine temperature, mechanical wear and tear of the shortcomings, whether it is the Taiwan version of KWANG YANG (standard GY6 machine), or to GY6 blueprint for the design and manufacture of 1P52QM gasoline engine assembly of many domestic brands 125 / 150 (1P57QM) Ml scooter fuel consumption are generally in the 3.0-5.0L / 100Km or so. How can the fuel price rise and the country may implement fuel tax today, reduce motorcycle fuel consumption and user use costs, this issue has placed in front of us. The author in the more than a year, relying on the bridge West Street (China Qingqi Group, China Geely Group) Leshan Sunshine Motorcycle Technical Service Station, part of the GY6 series of scooters for fuel economy and technological transformation practice, Significant fuel efficiency, so that fuel consumption and emissions are reduced. Here we introduce some of the experience and understanding to colleagues, hoping to play a role, lead to more and better fuel-efficient program.