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by mikewarke
Mon Jan 07, 2013 3:58 pm
Forum: Ride Smart
Topic: RideSmart Forum
Replies: 74
Views: 18445

Re: RideSmart Forum

Anyone know if the rider safety class taken in Texas to get an endorsement will be good in my home state of LA?
by mikewarke
Tue Sep 18, 2012 8:31 pm
Forum: Club Rides
Topic: Beginner ride - Sunday Sept 9th - beginners only
Replies: 58
Views: 7169

Re: Beginner ride - Sunday Sept 9th - beginners only

Right now I'm living out of laquinta on Bryant Irving and i20.
by mikewarke
Mon Sep 17, 2012 4:59 pm
Forum: Club Rides
Topic: Beginner ride - Sunday Sept 9th - beginners only
Replies: 58
Views: 7169

Re: Beginner ride - Sunday Sept 9th - beginners only

Is there away to get an afternoon ride during the week? I go back to Shreveport on the weekends to spend time with the kiddos. I'm usually ready to roll by 6pm. I go out by myself mon-Thursday with no objective but to ride till right before dark or a ill after.
by mikewarke
Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Bike shut off, battery dead, won't start
Replies: 9
Views: 1138

Re: Bike shut off, battery dead, won't start

Any recommendations on a maintence shop around town ? Tune up check everything out?
by mikewarke
Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:24 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Bike shut off, battery dead, won't start
Replies: 9
Views: 1138

Re: Bike shut off, battery dead, won't start

Wouldn't turn over, and when it did it would slowly die out turning over and then just the infamous dead battery click.
by mikewarke
Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Bike shut off, battery dead, won't start
Replies: 9
Views: 1138

Re: Bike shut off, battery dead, won't start

Well now everything seems fine. Waited 30 mins started, idled and reved like normal. Too hot maybe?
by mikewarke
Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Bike shut off, battery dead, won't start
Replies: 9
Views: 1138

Re: Bike shut off, battery dead, won't start

Could it have gotten to hot? Sounded like the rev limiter was kickin in about 7-8. It is pretty hot but the fan does not kick on when I turn the key. Im at the laquinta behind fox and hound. I'll try it in the mornand see what happens. If I can't get anything going would anyone be willing to take a ...
by mikewarke
Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Bike shut off, battery dead, won't start
Replies: 9
Views: 1138

Bike shut off, battery dead, won't start

Was headed to hotel, bike started cutting out under throttle. Limped in the parking lot and it stalled out. Battery was dead. Let it sit for a min or two. Tried restarting turned over 7-8 times then drained the battery again. Any suggestions?! Help
by mikewarke
Mon Sep 10, 2012 8:01 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Clutchless shifting - split from new rider in fort worth
Replies: 31
Views: 2588

Re: New Rider in fort worth

Not really sure. It transitions smooth, sometimes get a small bark from the rear tire.
by mikewarke
Mon Sep 10, 2012 7:27 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Clutchless shifting - split from new rider in fort worth
Replies: 31
Views: 2588

Clutchless shifting - split from new rider in fort worth

So what's the opinion on downshifting when slowing down ? Clutch no clutch? I've been using no clutch. Just don't wanna tear anything up!
by mikewarke
Mon Sep 10, 2012 9:32 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: New Rider in fort worth
Replies: 27
Views: 3821

Re: New Rider in fort worth

It's been keep up engine wise and everything else no issues whatsoever. Only thing is I was dropped so right side main fairing is cracked somewhat but still sturdy. Dent in gas tank. Been lookin at replacement fairings once I get really comfortable riding.
by mikewarke
Mon Sep 10, 2012 8:20 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: New Rider in fort worth
Replies: 27
Views: 3821

Re: New Rider in fort worth

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by mikewarke
Mon Sep 10, 2012 8:01 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: New Rider in fort worth
Replies: 27
Views: 3821

Re: New Rider in fort worth

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by mikewarke
Sun Sep 09, 2012 8:43 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: New Rider in fort worth
Replies: 27
Views: 3821

Re: New Rider in fort worth

I surely will! Currently resideing in the LaQuinta right behind F&H. So I just show up and ? Say hey what's up? New forum member here?
by mikewarke
Sun Sep 09, 2012 8:17 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: New Rider in fort worth
Replies: 27
Views: 3821

New Rider in fort worth

What's up guys and gals. New to the Fort Worth area and the world of riding. Just purchased a CBR f3 last week and looking for new friends and tips. Been riding a few times in the past but looking to make it a more common thing. Work mon- fri 7am till 5ish. Btw if the member name didn't give it away...