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Fuel Injection

My motorcycle is fuel injected. I'm sure fuel injection for a motorcycle isn't  new or to uncommon, but it isn't standard on all motorcycles. For some reason there are still those who would prefer a carburated motorcycle. Fuel injection seems to be the wiser choice, if you ask me. Reasons I believe that fuel injection is better than the standard carburetor system are the same reasons cars are fuel injected; better gas mileage (generally), more responsive with the gas pedal, power, never needing to pump the gas pedal to start the car, and never flooding the carburetor. I think why some like the traditional carburetor system is the way the bike sounds. It can cause a bike to rumble and sound a little meaner, than a fuel injected one. Fuel injection is the way to go if you ask me.

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Shaft Driven

On my motorcycle I have a drive shaft. This differs from the original form of using a chain to propel the motorcycle forward. The Advantage of a drive shaft compared to the standard chain is it requires no maintenance. A chain requires attention from time to time to ensure that it is good and tight, and that the links are all securely fastened to one another. The slack in a chain also creates a slight lag in the response time, while the drive shaft responses immediately. The immediate response can be a little rattling at first, and surprising. I love the drive shaft and prefer it over the traditional chain. The only thing I like about the chain is the look it gives to a motorcycle, but I can live with the look. Looking at a shaft driven you wonder how goes without a chain and that illusion also looks pretty cool.

Longest Cruise

I recently had the chance to take a motorcycle cruise up East Canyon. I was given the opportunity to ride on a big luxurious Harley Davidson. At idle the motorcycle rattled us to death, but once we started to move it smoothed right out. This trip was the longest trip my wife and I had taken together. It was a lovely day and the colors in the canyon were beautiful. We stopped just outside of Morgan at Taggart's for a bite to eat. The restaurant was exceptionally good. 

Before we got back on our bikes, my wife got stung, and boy did it swell. It did little to deter from the enjoyment we got from riding out in the open. It also was fun to be with friends. We were invited to cruise with two other couples. They really cruised in luxury on two Honda Goldwings. Riding together was great because we can now look back and reminisce with them and relive the experience. I need to find my own little biker gang and take more cruises.

Motorcycle Extras

I cannot believe how much it costs to add a little something extra to your motorcycle. You would think everything you buy for you motorcycle is gold plated. I have thought about adding a few extras to my bike. The one thing I really thought would be nice for my passengers would be a sissy bar (back rest). It of course can come in a few different options, but either way it is expensive. All in all I'm looking at around a 150.00 bucks for a few pieces of metal and a little padding. Thanks but no thanks. I was talking to the previous owner of my bike and the mirrors he put on the bike cost a 110.00 bucks. I like them, but I don't know if I like them that much to replace them if they ever get broken. My advice to those looking to buy a motorcycle would be to get exactly what you want in the beginning, because if you want to do it later I think it will cost you more.

This would have to be the biggest downfall to my motorcycle. Things for a car are so cheap in comparison. I guess the price is about supply and demand. There are a lot fewer bikes than cars, so I guess the production of extra parts is more. I guess there is little I can do about it, because no matter where I go to look for parts the prices vary very little. Its a good thing I don't need anything, and enough sense not to waste my money on a want more than a need.

Almost time to winterize

With fall here and winter close behind, it is almost time for me to winterize the motorcycle. Luckily winterizing a motorcycle is quite easy. All I really need to do is put an gas stabilizer in the gas tank. Then I'll just have to park it and hope for an unusual warm day of winter to maybe take it out for a small ride.

I'll probably also give it one last clean up. I'll also think it would be a good idea to clean the tire so that they don't dry out and crack over the winter. I'm sure there is something that I'm forgetting, and will be sure to read my manual for any other details.