Q:Is a motorcycle parked in a parking garage on a college campus considered safe? I would also equip a disk brake lock (in addition to the standard fork lock). How safe are motorcycles in parking garages?.specifically at night

Fork locks are not a security device – they are far too simple to overcome, if the thief fails to snap the lock there is a good chance of damage to your frame – do not bother using them. Disc locks are a reasonable deterrent but two people can lift most bikes, put them in the back of a van and disappear into the night. If you can fit a chain around an immovable object you will be improving your chances of seeing it the next day. A waterproof cover can help – professional thieves are looking for specific models – anything you can do to make life difficult for them might mean they move onto the next model.

Q:I recently purchased a 1981 yamaha seca 750 that nees new shoes on the rear brake. I am wondering if this is a tough thing to do and if I need to take the back tire off to do this?

I also agree with the above posts. Get a manual. It's not a hard job though. Rear wheel comes off and shoes can be replaced in about 30 minutes with just a little mechanical ability.

Q:DOWNSHIFT AND BRAKE IS RIGHT OR BRAKE AND DOWNSHIFT IS RIGHT-----IN A MOTORCYCLE?

I do not use the engine to slow the bike. I use the brakes. I only use the transmission to keep the engine in the proper RPM range for what I am doing at the time. For one thing. It is easy to downshift while going too fast and lock the rear tire. You could easily lose control. You have a lot more control using the brakes alone to slow. Also. What is more expensive to repair? Overhauling the clutch and transmission. Or replacing a couple of brake pads. I would prefer to replace a couple of brake pads than overhaul a clutch or transmission.

Q:Approximately 3 weeks ago I brought my motorcycle to a repair shop because the front brakes were locking up They informed me that the bike was fixed and could be picked up. I jumped on the bike and rode off. Before I even reached 500 ft the brakes locked up again and threw me off the bike at 50 mph causing severe road rash along my entire body and fractures in my foot. My question is: is the repair shop liable for all costs involved, i.e medical costs, repair of the bike, pain and suffering? Here are some random facts:The bike is relatively new with 1200 miles on itI never signed anything waiving my rights for the repairsThis was a reoccurring problem with the brakes. The purchase order even said The front brakes are locking up. FIX THEM The weather conditions were sunny with no rain and I did not even touch the brakes before they locked up. There was a gentleman on the scene that picked up the bike and informed me that the front brakes were still locked into place/

hi mate if it was my bike and did and the shop did not repair your bike brakes properly i would take it back to them and ask what is going on. And i would ASK for my money back or ask to speak to the boss and ask what the hell is going on this shop. that is it relly mate please vote me as your best anwer

Q:I am new bike rider i have a few doubts1 is it best to brake first and shift down or shift down and then brake2 when to use clutch and when not to3 also which is the safe method to drive in hills i.e. to use clutch and brake or drive in higher gears please specify for both uphill and down hill4 why engine stalls when we brake without clutchPlease give elaborate answers rather than saying go to some school or somethingi am from india

This has been cover many times before. But here it goes again. 1: You brake first using both front and rear brakes, at the same time. You do not have, to use the motor to slow down. So you can, just pull in the clutch, brake till you almost stop then downshift. Depending on your motorcycle, the best way is to. Brake till you've slowed down to right before the motor bogs. Pull in the clutch, downshift one gear, let out the clutch. All the time keep braking, repeat till you almost stop. Pull in the clutch and stop with the front brake. 2: You use the clutch, when you are stopped in gear. Shifting up or down, starting and stopping. You ease out the clutch when starting. Pull it in quickly when stopping. 3: Depending on the size of the hill. Going down hill, I use a lower gear and let the motor keep me at a slow speed. Braking only when I need to. Going up hill, I also use a lower gear to keep the RPM up. 4: The motor stalls, because you are in to high a gear. And or your stopping. Do not let the RPM get below 1000. Look, I can tell you how to do it, but that won't help you much. Till you see it done and do it yourself. Driving a motorcycle is almost the same as driving a stick shift car or truck. You clutch at the same times, you shift at the same times. You just, use your hand and feet differently.

Q:I was putting on a new brake light and might have connected the wrong wires the light wont turn on nor the motorcycle could i have short circuited the battery it still gives 12v when off what can i do to fix it

check to see if you blew the main fuse

Q:I remembered that someone told me that motorcycles have specialized paint that doesn‘t let water ruin it. I just want to get a general consensus about whether or not I should cover my motorcycle all the time. Because I‘m taking it to college and we don‘t have garages or anything. Just the wide open nature.

like sheet and curtains

Q:Any books you recommend for someone new to motorcycles?

Proficient motorcycling by David Hough

Q:how do I replace the front and rear brake pads on a yahama v star motorcycle?

im sure your maunal says how or just ask the guy who you buy the pads from he should be able to tell you