800, ouch. I better get mine fixed before i sell it then.

i went through allstate with mine,my upfront cost was $51.00 and my monthly payment is 67.98 with full coverage.if i would have gone with liability only it would have been $44.58 a month. ive got two accident and about 3 or 4 speeding tickets on my record so it should have been a little higher but i told them i was going to take the motorcycle safety course so i got a discount on my insurance with saying that! Plus i was on my parents policy for a long time and they had theirs for about 30 or 35 years so that was an added discount as well!

Two accidents and 3 speeding tickets? No offense but if I was an insurance company there's no way I would insure you, lol. Mine was about $250 for 12 months.

My condolences. I'm definitely not the mechanic guy around here (as you probably know) so I'll stand on the sidelines and hope others can help you get it fixed. Mine's still garaged

I consider myself fairly computer savvy, but what's the advantage of Linux? XP is working great for me, and I hear talk of Linux, but I don't know why it's so desireable.

Perhaps you need to adjust your clutch. Maybe even though you're pulling it in, it's not disengaging all the way and then you're just killing the engine that way.*




*I have no idea what I'm talking about.



Good luck fixing it though! I'll ask around to see if anybody with intelligence has any advice.

Yeah-- It doesn't sound like a seized engine if it will turn over. You just have to narrow down the problem. Start with the easy stuff.
You have spark so now determine if it is sufficient spark (this is my problem). It needs to be a distinct blue spark. Also be sure you are getting fuel to the plug. If the plug is wet and fuel-smelling then you are probably getting fuel. If not, then you have to narrow the problem down to either a plugged carb or crimpped fuel line or plugged fuel filter, etc. The other factor is proper air/fuel mixture. Check air filter for trash or oil saturation (could be considering your problem). Next check compression. You can try an "on the field" test by putting your thumb on the plug hole (plug out, of course). Crank the engine...if your thumb shoots out with considerable force (considerable is relative here if you don't know the proper compression). You have to get a gauge or a mechanic otherwise.These factors have to be present for the bike to run/start. Narrow that down and you can go from there.

BTW...if you find that your spark is insufficient, then electrical is a whole other ballgame.

It's hard to know if the spark is sufficient. It might be a little weak actually. I've never looked at one before this, but what can I do to try to strengthen it?

I checked my filters and cleaned them, too.

Not 2 b a smart ass but i got to ask. Is the fuel valve turned in the correct position? Are u getting fuel to the carb? Try getting a can of starting fluid and remove the carb and spray it in intake while trying to start. I say again if you can turn engine it not locked so were at electrical or fuel. Then if it starts u can try to pin point the sound.

Yeah, the valve is in the right position. I kept messing with it yesterday trying the reserve and then i even got more gas just to be sure.


I'll try these new ideas and go from there.

What if the engine seized up? I don't really know what that means, but I know it's not good. The bike is under warranty, so if I can somehow find out what parts I should order, I will do that.