What Do You Really Need A Customized Motorcycle?
Motorcycles have been popular for decades and more people realize their dream of owning one every year. But, shopping for a motorcycle that fits you comfortably can be very time consuming. You have to be comfortable while riding and you need to be able to control the bike for safety. Most motorcycle accidents happen to new riders who have not chosen their motorcycle wisely. A customized motorcycle that is designed exactly the way you want it might not be the best option either.
Although a motorcycle that is built especially for you might be pleasing to the eye there are considerations
1. A customized motorcycle can cost upwards of $100,000.00, more than buying a house.
2. Finding a reputable builder
3. It usually takes months to build
4. Insurance and cost of repairs
5. Replacement would be difficult if not impossible
Although you can't customize all of the features of a prebuilt motorcycle from your local dealer, there are many that you can. Having someone build a customized motorcycle for you is an option but, you may find you can make the changes you are looking for to a bike at your local dealer.
1. Order a motorcycle from a dealer and change some of the options
2. These motorcycles have a manufacturer's warranty that can be easily extended
3. The price is more affordable and can often be negotiated
4. Easily customizable with readily available parts
There are some bikers that are capable of building their own custom motorcycle and many of them have. The main reason a person may need a customized motorcycle would be a disability that prevents them from riding a standard one. Even with this in mind it is possible to find a bike from a local dealer that can be modified at the factory to fit the need. This type of option would still require a little time to build but would be much more affordable.
Another reason for a special build would be weight. The average motorcycle recommends a 350 pound weight limit. This could make it difficult and dangerous for a large person to carry a rider. There are options for these situations as well, consider a side car or a trike rather than a customized motorcycle.
If you are especially short or tall you might think you can't find a bike that fits you comfortably but, that's not the case. You may need to shop around a little more but most manufactures provide a variety of styles to fit just about every rider and you will find one you are comfortable with.
The point is, you don't need to have an expensive customized motorcycle built for you unless you want it. But if you choose to have one custom built to your specifications you will want to make sure you choose a reputable builder unless you plan to build it yourself. Find out about their warranty if any and refund policies if you are not satisfied. In most cases the builder will require a significant deposit that may not be refundable. You will want to be involved as the build progresses to insure your desires are being met.
Owning and riding your own motorcycle can be a very relaxing way to spend your free time, and an inexpensive form of transportation especially with the price of gas today. The average motorcycle holds about 4 gallons of gas and can get up to 300 miles per tank full.
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Showing posts with label ducati. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ducati. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
The Motorcycle Troubleshooting overviews
The Motorcycle Troubleshooting
All engines need three basic things to run fuel, spark and air. These simple things can cause your motorbike to not start up or run poorly. First start off with the fuel remove the hose off the tank and make sure the fuel is flowing properly. Some bikes will have to turn the fuel selector to prime, not on, or fuel will not flow. Take a flashlight and look down into the tank, is the fuel varnished or is there dirt in the tank? Older motorbikes had a problem with tanks rusting inside and would plug the screen up inside the tank. Fuel delivery may still be a problem but we will come back to that later.
Next remove the spark plugs, you may need to remove the tank to reach them. Inspect every spark plug as you take them out. All the spark plugs should look the same. If a plug looks white colored, that cylinder may be (lean) and not getting enough fuel. If you have a plug that looks wet and black, that cylinder may getting too much fuel (rich) or not sparking good. Remove all the spark plugs and snap the plugs back into their wires. Set the spark plugs on the engine so that they can ground themselves. Crank the bike over and watch the plugs for sparks, preferably somewhere dark. Make sure you look at all the plugs to make sure they are all sparking. If one spark looks weak check the wire and plug, if old or worn replace them. If their is no spark the coil may be bad.
If you have any test equipment such as an ohm meter, you can find out what the resistance reading should be for your bikes coils. This way you will know for sure if the coils are o.k. If the ignition system looks fine move on to the carburetors. First, if the bike has not been maintained recently (a problem in itself) make sure the carbs are synchronized. To do this you need a vacuum gauge made for this. Remove the small rubber plug located between the carbs and the cylinder. Attach the gauge and take the readings from each cylinder. Replace the caps when not measuring or it won't run right. Adjust the throttle screw or linkage for that carb until they all read close to one another.
Refer back to inspecting the spark plugs. If one cylinder looked lean or rich check all hoses for cracks and air leaks. If the motorcycle has not been run in awhile the carbs may be (gummed up). Remove the float bowl off the bottom of the carb. Look in the bowl for dark varnish looking gas. If the fuel looks dark you will probably have to remove the pilot and main jets and carefully run a wire through the center hole to clean them out. Be careful to not bend the float as the height needs to be correct to run well also. Check that the small needle attached to the float between the pivot point, is moving up and down. If it doesn't move smoothly the carb will not fill up with gas or will run low as your driving down the road.
Make sure you check the battery also, if they become weak the ignition system won't have enough power to keep the bike running smoothly. If you still haven't found anything make sure you valve lash has been checked at the correct mileage intervals. If not this can cause many problems with the way it runs. Also you can screw a compression gauge into the spark plug holes and check that they are within 5-10% of each other. If one is way down you have a serious problem either with the pistons, bore or valves. This should be a good start to finding a general problem with your motorbike.
All engines need three basic things to run fuel, spark and air. These simple things can cause your motorbike to not start up or run poorly. First start off with the fuel remove the hose off the tank and make sure the fuel is flowing properly. Some bikes will have to turn the fuel selector to prime, not on, or fuel will not flow. Take a flashlight and look down into the tank, is the fuel varnished or is there dirt in the tank? Older motorbikes had a problem with tanks rusting inside and would plug the screen up inside the tank. Fuel delivery may still be a problem but we will come back to that later.
Next remove the spark plugs, you may need to remove the tank to reach them. Inspect every spark plug as you take them out. All the spark plugs should look the same. If a plug looks white colored, that cylinder may be (lean) and not getting enough fuel. If you have a plug that looks wet and black, that cylinder may getting too much fuel (rich) or not sparking good. Remove all the spark plugs and snap the plugs back into their wires. Set the spark plugs on the engine so that they can ground themselves. Crank the bike over and watch the plugs for sparks, preferably somewhere dark. Make sure you look at all the plugs to make sure they are all sparking. If one spark looks weak check the wire and plug, if old or worn replace them. If their is no spark the coil may be bad.
If you have any test equipment such as an ohm meter, you can find out what the resistance reading should be for your bikes coils. This way you will know for sure if the coils are o.k. If the ignition system looks fine move on to the carburetors. First, if the bike has not been maintained recently (a problem in itself) make sure the carbs are synchronized. To do this you need a vacuum gauge made for this. Remove the small rubber plug located between the carbs and the cylinder. Attach the gauge and take the readings from each cylinder. Replace the caps when not measuring or it won't run right. Adjust the throttle screw or linkage for that carb until they all read close to one another.
Refer back to inspecting the spark plugs. If one cylinder looked lean or rich check all hoses for cracks and air leaks. If the motorcycle has not been run in awhile the carbs may be (gummed up). Remove the float bowl off the bottom of the carb. Look in the bowl for dark varnish looking gas. If the fuel looks dark you will probably have to remove the pilot and main jets and carefully run a wire through the center hole to clean them out. Be careful to not bend the float as the height needs to be correct to run well also. Check that the small needle attached to the float between the pivot point, is moving up and down. If it doesn't move smoothly the carb will not fill up with gas or will run low as your driving down the road.
Make sure you check the battery also, if they become weak the ignition system won't have enough power to keep the bike running smoothly. If you still haven't found anything make sure you valve lash has been checked at the correct mileage intervals. If not this can cause many problems with the way it runs. Also you can screw a compression gauge into the spark plug holes and check that they are within 5-10% of each other. If one is way down you have a serious problem either with the pistons, bore or valves. This should be a good start to finding a general problem with your motorbike.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Classic Motorcycles The Ducati 750SS
Aftermarket Kawasaki Motorcycle Part, Classic Motorcycles The Ducati 750SS
The Ducati 750SS was the first foray into big bore machinery for the company. Opinions vary, some thinking it was a collection parts from the famous Dell'Orto catalogue with glass fibre bits and pieces, (including the fuel tank), others feeling that it was simply an evolution from Ducati's GT.
Really, it wasn't important. Despite the drawing board opinions, when ridden, the SS proved to be a very special sports bike and helped pave the way for the release, and success, of the 900SS some two years later. Both the Honda CB750 and Suzuki GT750 were the two bikes that were in many ways the benchmarks in terms of performance and handling at the time of the release of the SS, and with a top speed of 124mph, the SS could compete on level terms.
However, where it excelled was in the "twisties". Even up against more powerful bikes, when it came to cornering and real life speed, in other words not just straight line performance, the SS would leave them in its wake. It built up a deserved reputation as the best cafe style racer of the day, and the best handling superbike to date.
Typical of Ducati, and a style that remains to this day, were the rear mounted footrests and clip-on handlebars.
This put it firmly in the sports bracket, pushing the boundaries of sports bikes at that time, and looked different to anything else on the road at that time. It looked stunning with its race seat and optional handlebar fairing. Riding this machine took guts and an ability to cope with the radical riding position, placing as it did a lot of pressure on the wrists and neck muscles.
Production stopped in 1974. It was sometimes regarded as a piece of exotica and sales were not huge. But this 748cc, V-twin broke a mould in many ways, before Ducati moved on, as the rest of the motorcycle industry, to more cubes and more horsepower.
The Ducati 750SS was the first foray into big bore machinery for the company. Opinions vary, some thinking it was a collection parts from the famous Dell'Orto catalogue with glass fibre bits and pieces, (including the fuel tank), others feeling that it was simply an evolution from Ducati's GT.
Really, it wasn't important. Despite the drawing board opinions, when ridden, the SS proved to be a very special sports bike and helped pave the way for the release, and success, of the 900SS some two years later. Both the Honda CB750 and Suzuki GT750 were the two bikes that were in many ways the benchmarks in terms of performance and handling at the time of the release of the SS, and with a top speed of 124mph, the SS could compete on level terms.
Typical of Ducati, and a style that remains to this day, were the rear mounted footrests and clip-on handlebars.
This put it firmly in the sports bracket, pushing the boundaries of sports bikes at that time, and looked different to anything else on the road at that time. It looked stunning with its race seat and optional handlebar fairing. Riding this machine took guts and an ability to cope with the radical riding position, placing as it did a lot of pressure on the wrists and neck muscles.
Production stopped in 1974. It was sometimes regarded as a piece of exotica and sales were not huge. But this 748cc, V-twin broke a mould in many ways, before Ducati moved on, as the rest of the motorcycle industry, to more cubes and more horsepower.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
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Monday, March 7, 2011
Daftar Harga Motor Ducati Street Fighter Baru dan Bekas price list
Daftar Harga Motor Ducati StreetFighter Baru dan Bekas (Second) price list
PT SuperMoto Indonesia being the major supplier of Ducati motorcycles back presents the sensation of driving a motor sport through a series of their new motorcycles.
Harga Ducati StreetFighter Baru
Harga Ducati StreetFighter Bekas / Second
Information Summary
Ducati motorcycle racing fans now have a new choice. PT Indonesian SuperMoto Ducati launched two new variants to be marketed in Indonesia, which Ducati Streetfighter and Ducati Superbike 1198, at the weekend.
The Streetfighter & Streetfighter S Ducati are equipped with 1100cc engine capacity and produce power 155hp. While the Ducati Superbike 1198S is completed with DTC or Ducati Traction Control System.
This motor with a naked version will give sensational sport while driving, which is “the real streetfighter” with 155 HP power. These motors will provide a fun racing sensation prior to its speed buff.
PT SuperMoto Indonesia being the major supplier of Ducati motorcycles back presents the sensation of driving a motor sport through a series of their new motorcycles.
Harga Ducati StreetFighter Baru
| Ducati Type | Price (Rupiah) |
| StreetFighter | 410.000.000 |
| StreetFighter S | 450.000.000 |
| Ducati Type | Year | Price (Juta Rupiah) |
| - | - | - |
Information Summary
Ducati motorcycle racing fans now have a new choice. PT Indonesian SuperMoto Ducati launched two new variants to be marketed in Indonesia, which Ducati Streetfighter and Ducati Superbike 1198, at the weekend.
The Streetfighter & Streetfighter S Ducati are equipped with 1100cc engine capacity and produce power 155hp. While the Ducati Superbike 1198S is completed with DTC or Ducati Traction Control System.
This motor with a naked version will give sensational sport while driving, which is “the real streetfighter” with 155 HP power. These motors will provide a fun racing sensation prior to its speed buff.
Daftar Harga Motor Ducati Sport Classic - Touring Baru dan Bekas price list
Daftar Harga Motor Ducati Sport Classic - Touring Baru dan Bekas price list
Harga Motor Ducati Sport Classic / Touring Baru dan Bekas (Second). Ducati Sport Classic and Sport Touring takes advantage of the beauty of the signature Ducati tubular Trellis frame. Ducati Sport Classic types are GT1000, Sport 1000 Monoposto, Sport 1000 Biposto, and Sport 1000 S. Ducati Sport Touring types are ST3 and ST3 ABS.
Harga Ducati Sport Classic / Touring Baru
Harga Ducati Sport Classic / Touring Bekas / Second
Harga Motor Ducati Sport Classic / Touring Baru dan Bekas (Second). Ducati Sport Classic and Sport Touring takes advantage of the beauty of the signature Ducati tubular Trellis frame. Ducati Sport Classic types are GT1000, Sport 1000 Monoposto, Sport 1000 Biposto, and Sport 1000 S. Ducati Sport Touring types are ST3 and ST3 ABS.
Harga Ducati Sport Classic / Touring Baru
| Ducati Type | Price (Juta Rupiah) |
| Sport Classic GT1000 | 100 – 120 Jt ($11,495) |
| Ducati Type | Year | Price (Juta Rupiah) |
| Sport Touring ST2 | 2000 – 2003 | 120 – 150 |
| Sport Touring ST4 | 2000 – 2003 | 130 – 175 |
New Daftar Harga Motor Ducati Multistrada Baru dan Bekas price list
Daftar Harga Motor Ducati Multistrada Baru dan Bekas price list
Harga Motor Ducati Multistrada Baru dan Bekas (Second). Manufacturer renowned Italian motorcycle, Ducati, showing the monsters of the streets of London Motorcycle Show 2010, not long ago. One of the products being introduced to the public is Ducati Multistrada 1200.
Harga Ducati Multistrada Baru
Harga Ducati Multistrada Bekas / Second
Note : Harga Ducati / The motorcycle price displayed here can be different from the actual price on the dealer or the seller depend on some factors.
Information Summary
For Ducati, Multistrada 1200 is a prestigious product. Because, through this bike they want to show the world that the Ducati is more advanced in motor sport touring segment. Ducati Multistrada 1200 is able to compete and dominate the market in the segment of motor sport and adventure.
This big motor comes with tremendous power. Not only that, Multistrada engine also has a long pause in the treatment of Ducati’s history, namely 15 000 miles. According to Ducati, Multistrada 1200 was made after his side carried out extensive research on technology in MotoGP and World Superbike.
Multistrada is the first motorcycle that is designed specifically for the modern era to attract the attention of the riders who are looking for a mount that is able to adapt to the needs of their challenges, rather than vice versa.
Harga Motor Ducati Multistrada Baru dan Bekas (Second). Manufacturer renowned Italian motorcycle, Ducati, showing the monsters of the streets of London Motorcycle Show 2010, not long ago. One of the products being introduced to the public is Ducati Multistrada 1200.
Harga Ducati Multistrada Baru
| Ducati Type | Price (Rupiah) |
| Multistrada 1100S | 380 Million |
| Multistrada 1200 | 400 – 500 Million |
| Ducati Type | Year | Price (Juta Rupiah) |
| Multistrada 620ie | 2003 – 2005 | 130 – 160 |
| Multistrada 1000 ds | 2003 – 2007 | 160 – 260 |
Note : Harga Ducati / The motorcycle price displayed here can be different from the actual price on the dealer or the seller depend on some factors.
Information Summary
For Ducati, Multistrada 1200 is a prestigious product. Because, through this bike they want to show the world that the Ducati is more advanced in motor sport touring segment. Ducati Multistrada 1200 is able to compete and dominate the market in the segment of motor sport and adventure.
This big motor comes with tremendous power. Not only that, Multistrada engine also has a long pause in the treatment of Ducati’s history, namely 15 000 miles. According to Ducati, Multistrada 1200 was made after his side carried out extensive research on technology in MotoGP and World Superbike.
Multistrada is the first motorcycle that is designed specifically for the modern era to attract the attention of the riders who are looking for a mount that is able to adapt to the needs of their challenges, rather than vice versa.
New Harga Motor Ducati Hypermotard price list
Harga Motor Ducati Hypermotard price list
Harga Motor Ducati Hypermotard Baru dan Bekas (Second). Ducati Hypermotard now available in Indonesia through authorized agents Supermotto – Ducati Automall. This motorcycles can penetrate the speed of 240 km / h, with the engine capacity of 1100cc.
Harga Ducati Hypermotard Baru
Note : Harga Ducati / The motorcycle price displayed here can be different from the actual price on the dealer or the seller depend on some factors.
Hypermotard forms spelled out very succinctly, even when compared with the Yamaha V-Ixion though, many do not think that this motor with a capacity of 1100cc. Machines used, is intended for Multistrada engine that in fact is a very large-sized motor with a weight of 200 kg more.
Can imagine what would happen if the machine was powered 95hp and 110 nm torque at 5500 rpm, this [middle rounds] is used to maneuver on the highway. Similar to the engine, Chassis and single swing arm is also exactly the same as Ducati Multistrada.
Gas tank could only accommodate no more than 12 liters, while the fully digital speedometer and small. What is interesting is the mirror that was attached to the handle grip guard, so if it is not necessary mirror can be folded easily
Harga Motor Ducati Hypermotard Baru dan Bekas (Second). Ducati Hypermotard now available in Indonesia through authorized agents Supermotto – Ducati Automall. This motorcycles can penetrate the speed of 240 km / h, with the engine capacity of 1100cc.
Harga Ducati Hypermotard Baru
| Ducati Type | Price (Rupiah) |
| Hypermotard 1100S | 380.000.000 |
Note : Harga Ducati / The motorcycle price displayed here can be different from the actual price on the dealer or the seller depend on some factors.
Hypermotard forms spelled out very succinctly, even when compared with the Yamaha V-Ixion though, many do not think that this motor with a capacity of 1100cc. Machines used, is intended for Multistrada engine that in fact is a very large-sized motor with a weight of 200 kg more.
Can imagine what would happen if the machine was powered 95hp and 110 nm torque at 5500 rpm, this [middle rounds] is used to maneuver on the highway. Similar to the engine, Chassis and single swing arm is also exactly the same as Ducati Multistrada.
Gas tank could only accommodate no more than 12 liters, while the fully digital speedometer and small. What is interesting is the mirror that was attached to the handle grip guard, so if it is not necessary mirror can be folded easily
New daftar harga motor ducati price list
daftar harga motor ducati price list
Harga Ducati Monster Baru
Harga Ducati Monster Bekas / Second
Ducati Monster 696, is the latest product from Ducati. Engine used is a 696 cc L-Twin, 2 valves per cylinder desmodromic, air-cooled. Compression ratio is not bad, 10.6:1.
Power generated reached 80HP at 9000 RPM. While the torque that can be achieved to reach 50.6 lb.ft at 7750 RPM. Power is increased by 9% and torque increased by 11% compared to the previous version.
This motor using 6 speed transmission, and having a chain. Using a wet type multiplate clutch. It uses steel frame turbular frames. Suspension using Showa 43mm upside down. While the rear suspension using monoshocks Sachs.
Harga Ducati Monster Baru
| Ducati Type | Price (Rupiah) |
| Monster 696 | 300.000.000 |
| Ducati Type | Year | Price (Juta Rupiah) |
| Monster M600 | 2000 – 2001 | 95 – 120 |
| Monster M400 | 2000 – 2002 | 100 – 125 |
| Monster 620ie | 2002 – 2005 | 130 – 160 |
| Monster S2R 800 | 2004 – 2007 | 170 – 225 |
| Monster S2R 1000 | 2005 – 2007 | 175 – 250 |
| Monster 695ie | 2007 | 200 – 230 |
Ducati Monster 696, is the latest product from Ducati. Engine used is a 696 cc L-Twin, 2 valves per cylinder desmodromic, air-cooled. Compression ratio is not bad, 10.6:1.
Power generated reached 80HP at 9000 RPM. While the torque that can be achieved to reach 50.6 lb.ft at 7750 RPM. Power is increased by 9% and torque increased by 11% compared to the previous version.
This motor using 6 speed transmission, and having a chain. Using a wet type multiplate clutch. It uses steel frame turbular frames. Suspension using Showa 43mm upside down. While the rear suspension using monoshocks Sachs.
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