Q:I won a Custom Motorcycle that came with no Speedometer, no turn signals, no mirrors, and the front brake does not work the brake light. From what I have read I don‘t need turn signals to pass an inspection if the motorcycle was built without them? But do I need a speedometer, Mirrors, and a front brake light to pass an inspection?

Sounds like a show motorcycle, not built for the street. Pure Butt Jewelry. Equipment is trivial. First thing to do is to find out if the motor is emission legal for the street.

Q:The world's first motorcycle.

1897 Paris Expo for the first time on display the French Eugene Weerna and Michelle Werner brothers invented the "light motorcycle." This is actually a bike with an engine. The two French-born Frenchmen installed a small engine designed for rabbits on a bike, creating the first motorized pedal. This car in 1898 after the production in France, by the customer's warm welcome. British Coventry motorcycle manufacturing company and Germany's Azer Nacha company were purchased patents, in the country set up a production line.

Q:I got a shadow 750 and was wanting to put a side license plate adapter with a brake light attached and do away with the rear stock turn signals and big brake light. What are the laws regarding turn signals on a bike, do I just need to give hand signals?

In texas you MUST have them. There are plenty of afermarket options for brake lights, turn signals, etc. That you may like better than what it has now. Take a look on the internet for some parts. You will probably have to have them, but at least you could get something that you like. Maybe an integrated tail light that has both the brake light and the turn signals built in. I know what you mean though, the shadow's tail light is comletely lacking of all style It's like big red lunchbox. If none of those below will work for your bike. Just do a google search for (your bike) integrated tail and you'll come up with plenty of stuff.

Q:the brake and running lights dont wrk when the motorcycle is running, but when you turn the key to auxillary then they work how do i fix this problem, the front headlights work and the blinkers work but the back break lights and running lights dont work. if there is any one who has a diagram of the bike or anything will help! thanks!

1(a). Check the operation of the brake switches at the front and rear brake controls. 1(b). Replace the rear tail/brake-light bulb. 2. The Ninja 500 does not have rear running lights. 3. If the rear turn-signals illuminate in the Aux' position then that means that they are part of the parking lights circuit. This doesn't mean that they should illuminate at any other time.

Q:Is there an online manual for motorcycle repairs?

I think the third engine you are talking about is an APU (auxillary power unit) It is infact a turbine engie but sole purpose is for on ground power, air conditioning, and hydraulic power with out having one of you main engine running valuble time out. Look carefully the intake is on the side of the tail, probally labeled danger.

Q:I've never ridden a motorcycle / driven a manual car, and i've got a few questions. I'm going to take an MSF course before I get my license, so don't be all noob.1) When stopped, is it ok to leave the clutch in and be in 1st gear or must you shift to neutral to not burn out the clutch?2) In an automatic car, I can be at a stop sign in drive with just the brake pushed in. I'm guessing you can't do that with manual in 1st?3) I've heard that when shiftings from N to 1st, you have to let out the clutch slowly, so how slow does this have to be compared to just dropping the clutch?Finally, what can I do to amuse myself before I can get my license? (I'm 15). I'm totally obsessed with motorcycles and I can't wait any longer!!Thanks!

I think they're called uniforms.

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:I just had new brakes put on and a service done on the front brakes, its a Harley

The calipers are sticking . I'd take it back to the dealer and have them clean the pistons and lube the slide pins. Any contact by the pads to the rotor should cause the piston to return into the housing . If the piston does not return the pads will squeak on the rotor.

Q:I ve never been into motorcycles,or even ridden one but I recently inherited one and have been warming up to the idea of riding it. Although I have a new found interest in motorcycles i m still a little skeptical about riding one. Is all the hype about motorcycles being death traps true? Or is it just as safe as riding a car if done carefully? I know anything is possible but getting some advice from real motorcycle riders would help me out. The bike is a 1974 Honda cb550 and has 50 horsepower. Also, i m in the Los Angeles area if that makes a difference. I ve never ridden a motorcycle, but I for sure plan on getting lessons, protective gear, etc.

I've been riding since the Johnson administration (that's Lyndon Johnson, not Andrew). I had one serious accident back in 1971, and it taught me to be paranoid of idiots in cars--not to assume they see me, not to assume what they're going to do, just stay out of their way. And that has kept me safe all these years! Statistically you are more likely to get in an accident per mile traveled on a bike than in a car. And of course when you do the consequences are more severe. But, well first of all, I think young guys on hot sportbikes skew the statistics. Secondly, something like half of all motorcycle accidents in involve alcohol or drugs, or some other totally controllable factor. Look at 'motorcycle fails' on YouTube. You'll see that in about 70-80% of accidents it's the motorcyclist who did something wrong, and usually something really stupid! Take the MSF course (Motorcycle Safety Foundation--you find them through the DMV). They don't teach you to ride, they teach you some important safety habits to keep you relatively safe while you learn. If you ride safely, not full-throttle all the time, if you don't take stupid chances and do wheelies and stunts, you're already a lot safer!