What's a fairing?
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What's a fairing?
Now that i've got your attention, i would like to introduce myself and all that jazz. My name is Ray and for the past few weeks i've been looking into picking up a nice bike. Ive been reading in this forum for a while and trying to familiarize myself with the how-to's and no-no's of the biking world. However, i realized that i am not as familiar with the parts of a bike as i am with a car.
My question: are there any places where i can look at the parts of a bike on a diagram? ie. swingarms, fairings, pegs, and the less obvious parts
I know there is a seesaw battle between wether or not a newbie should start with a 250 or 600, but i've kind of made up my mind to stick to looking for a used cbr600rr so i can grow with the bike and eventually become more aggressive with it without selling and searching for another bike. I honestly believe i have a good head on my shoulders and i have a lot of respect for the amount of power these 2 wheeled beasts put between your legs so i will not be lifting my front tire in between shifts. at least not till i hvae a couple years of experience under my belt.
Note: i <u>do</u> have plans to take an MSF course.
Anyway, sorry for the long post but i appreciate links to diagrams and advice from experienced riders.
My question: are there any places where i can look at the parts of a bike on a diagram? ie. swingarms, fairings, pegs, and the less obvious parts
I know there is a seesaw battle between wether or not a newbie should start with a 250 or 600, but i've kind of made up my mind to stick to looking for a used cbr600rr so i can grow with the bike and eventually become more aggressive with it without selling and searching for another bike. I honestly believe i have a good head on my shoulders and i have a lot of respect for the amount of power these 2 wheeled beasts put between your legs so i will not be lifting my front tire in between shifts. at least not till i hvae a couple years of experience under my belt.
Note: i <u>do</u> have plans to take an MSF course.
Anyway, sorry for the long post but i appreciate links to diagrams and advice from experienced riders.
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welcome. glad to see that you realize what you're getting into and respect that. here are a few links that came to mind...
yamaha
pretty much everything else
i found a few manuals on that last link, but havent looked at all of them. let me know if you need anything else...
yamaha
pretty much everything else
i found a few manuals on that last link, but havent looked at all of them. let me know if you need anything else...
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Well im not really an experienced rider but i have put over 7k miles on my 600 and it was my first bike. Just start off extremely slow. The first 2 weeks i had the bike i didn't even take it off my street. I was constantly taking it to parking lots and my dad taught me everything i need to know. Go at your pace and if you **** your pants when you hit the throttle then maybe you should take it a little easier. Good luck.
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Re: What's a fairing? (NatakuBlitz)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NatakuBlitz »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I honestly believe i have a good head on my shoulders and i have a lot of respect for the amount of power these 2 wheeled beasts put between your legs so i will not be lifting my front tire in between shifts. at least not till i hvae a couple years of experience under my belt.
...advice from experienced riders.</TD></TR></TABLE>
This kid thought the same thing, I'm sure.
http://www.napanews.com/templa...B4FF2
Napa High teen killed on Lincoln Ave.
Saturday, June 12, 2004
By MARSHA DORGAN
Register Staff Writer
A Napa teen died Friday morning when his brand new motorcycle plowed into a car on Lincoln Avenue, impaling the driver's side of the car.
The 16-year-old victim was identified as Napa High School student Nicholas Gruenhagen.
The driver of the Lincoln Town Car that collided with the bike, Analee Chambless of Napa, suffered serious injuries and was taken to Queen of the Valley Hospital, Sgt. John Kostelac said. Chambless lives in Napa.
"At this time, her injuries do not appear to be life threatening," Kostelac said on Friday afternoon. He added that Chambless, 69, suffered multiple lacerations on her face, wrist and upper torso.
The crash happened on Lincoln Avenue just east of Marin Street.
The impact of the crash pressed the Honda 600 F4 I motorcycle into the driver's seat and back door of the silver sedan. The bike still had the paper license plates of a new purchase on it.
Gruenhagen was thrown onto the hood of the car, where paramedics worked feverishly, administering first aid. Family members reached later in the day declined comment.
Chambless had to be removed through the passenger side of the car. As the ambulance rushed her to the emergency room, her purse and one shoe were left on the roadway next to the Town Car.
As of Friday afternoon, investigators were still trying to piece together what lead up to the fatality.
"All we know so far is that the motorcycle was eastbound on Lincoln Avenue from California Boulevard, and the driver of the sedan was leaving a business on Lincoln Avenue," Kostelac said. "We're not sure where her car was when the accident happened."
Lincoln Avenue was closed for a period as officers waited for the major traffic collision investigation team to get on scene.
"The motorcycle is still embedded into the side of the car," Kostelac said. "The team needs to take measurements before it can be removed."
The crash caused a traffic jam, and cars were re-routed around the crash scene from Lincoln Avenue to the neighboring residential streets.
This is the 13th fatal accident in Napa County this year, the second in Napa.
On Jan. 3, Darrell Dean Douglas, 57, of Napa was hit by a Napa teen driver as Douglas crossed in the middle of Soscol Avenue near Lincoln Avenue. Douglas, who was using a walker, was accompanied by a relative, police said. He died the next day at Queen of the Valley Hospital.
The teenage boy driving the car was not cited.
Anyone who witnessed today's crash or has any information is encouraged to call Sgt. Kostelac at 257-9554.
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...advice from experienced riders.</TD></TR></TABLE>
This kid thought the same thing, I'm sure.
http://www.napanews.com/templa...B4FF2
Napa High teen killed on Lincoln Ave.
Saturday, June 12, 2004
By MARSHA DORGAN
Register Staff Writer
A Napa teen died Friday morning when his brand new motorcycle plowed into a car on Lincoln Avenue, impaling the driver's side of the car.
The 16-year-old victim was identified as Napa High School student Nicholas Gruenhagen.
The driver of the Lincoln Town Car that collided with the bike, Analee Chambless of Napa, suffered serious injuries and was taken to Queen of the Valley Hospital, Sgt. John Kostelac said. Chambless lives in Napa.
"At this time, her injuries do not appear to be life threatening," Kostelac said on Friday afternoon. He added that Chambless, 69, suffered multiple lacerations on her face, wrist and upper torso.
The crash happened on Lincoln Avenue just east of Marin Street.
The impact of the crash pressed the Honda 600 F4 I motorcycle into the driver's seat and back door of the silver sedan. The bike still had the paper license plates of a new purchase on it.
Gruenhagen was thrown onto the hood of the car, where paramedics worked feverishly, administering first aid. Family members reached later in the day declined comment.
Chambless had to be removed through the passenger side of the car. As the ambulance rushed her to the emergency room, her purse and one shoe were left on the roadway next to the Town Car.
As of Friday afternoon, investigators were still trying to piece together what lead up to the fatality.
"All we know so far is that the motorcycle was eastbound on Lincoln Avenue from California Boulevard, and the driver of the sedan was leaving a business on Lincoln Avenue," Kostelac said. "We're not sure where her car was when the accident happened."
Lincoln Avenue was closed for a period as officers waited for the major traffic collision investigation team to get on scene.
"The motorcycle is still embedded into the side of the car," Kostelac said. "The team needs to take measurements before it can be removed."
The crash caused a traffic jam, and cars were re-routed around the crash scene from Lincoln Avenue to the neighboring residential streets.
This is the 13th fatal accident in Napa County this year, the second in Napa.
On Jan. 3, Darrell Dean Douglas, 57, of Napa was hit by a Napa teen driver as Douglas crossed in the middle of Soscol Avenue near Lincoln Avenue. Douglas, who was using a walker, was accompanied by a relative, police said. He died the next day at Queen of the Valley Hospital.
The teenage boy driving the car was not cited.
Anyone who witnessed today's crash or has any information is encouraged to call Sgt. Kostelac at 257-9554.
http://www.deathracing.com/rider_down/
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Re: What's a fairing? (NatakuBlitz)
This one could go either way. He could have been speeding so the lady misjudged how long it would take him to reach her so she pulled out. Or she could just have been an old lady that wasn't really paying attention and pulled out in front of the guy doing absolutely nothing wrong.
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Re: What's a fairing? (TurboInteg95)
o/t much? 
but yeah that's very intimidating. thanks for the feed back. i take that story (pics definitely) to heart. i'd never be stupid/lazy enough to ride without gear.
but yeah that's very intimidating. thanks for the feed back. i take that story (pics definitely) to heart. i'd never be stupid/lazy enough to ride without gear.
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Re: What's a fairing? (NatakuBlitz)
So my next question..as i read the yamaha parts list.. is: What are popular mods for sport bikes?
i've heard a lot of talk about Muzzy mufflers and Yoshimira (sp) exhausts. Is the k&n jet kit the motorcyclist world's cold air intake?
What's the difference between a "slip-on" muffler and a full exhaust? my current guess is a slip on is simply the muffler section and the 'full is from the exhaust ports back? am i way off?
i've heard a lot of talk about Muzzy mufflers and Yoshimira (sp) exhausts. Is the k&n jet kit the motorcyclist world's cold air intake?
What's the difference between a "slip-on" muffler and a full exhaust? my current guess is a slip on is simply the muffler section and the 'full is from the exhaust ports back? am i way off?
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Re: What's a fairing? (NatakuBlitz)
your pretty much correct. Slip on, usually has a midpipe with it that slips on after the header. The muffler then slips onto the midipe. Full exhaust is the header, midpipe, muffler.
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Re: What's a fairing? (NatakuBlitz)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NatakuBlitz »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">So my next question..as i read the yamaha parts list.. is: What are popular mods for sport bikes?
i've heard a lot of talk about Muzzy mufflers and Yoshimira (sp) exhausts. Is the k&n jet kit the motorcyclist world's cold air intake?
What's the difference between a "slip-on" muffler and a full exhaust? my current guess is a slip on is simply the muffler section and the 'full is from the exhaust ports back? am i way off?
</TD></TR></TABLE>
You're right about the slip-on versus full system. Generally, adding a full exhaust (headers and pipe) would require rejetting the bike, as the bike would tend to run lean. However, more bikes are becoming fuel-injected rather than carburated. I think they have engine management computers to take care of that. The jet kit is to allow a different amount of fuel to enter the carbs, so you can fine-tune the motorcycle.
One popular modification includes changing the front and/or rear sprocket. This would be similar to regearing your car. This is a benefit if you do a lot of city riding, but not if you ride on the highway a lot (higher RPMs at same speeds).
Frame sliders can help to prevent you from scratching up your fairings if the bike should tip over.
i've heard a lot of talk about Muzzy mufflers and Yoshimira (sp) exhausts. Is the k&n jet kit the motorcyclist world's cold air intake?
What's the difference between a "slip-on" muffler and a full exhaust? my current guess is a slip on is simply the muffler section and the 'full is from the exhaust ports back? am i way off?
</TD></TR></TABLE>
You're right about the slip-on versus full system. Generally, adding a full exhaust (headers and pipe) would require rejetting the bike, as the bike would tend to run lean. However, more bikes are becoming fuel-injected rather than carburated. I think they have engine management computers to take care of that. The jet kit is to allow a different amount of fuel to enter the carbs, so you can fine-tune the motorcycle.
One popular modification includes changing the front and/or rear sprocket. This would be similar to regearing your car. This is a benefit if you do a lot of city riding, but not if you ride on the highway a lot (higher RPMs at same speeds).
Frame sliders can help to prevent you from scratching up your fairings if the bike should tip over.
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