929 Newbie Here :)
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929 Newbie Here :)
Whats up all.
I just got my 1st bike 4 weeks ago. I know its a big bike for my first but i couldnt pass up an amazing deal on it.
its a 2001 Erion edition only 4k miles mint condition! Painted BMW metallic black.
I took the MTII class and have all the appropriate gear. I drive like a grandma till im totally comfortable. Ive turned down about 6 invitation with experienced riders, just because i dont feel 100% comfortable yet. Baby steps
I love it so far and look forward to riding on a regular basis maybe meeting up with some people from here.
Nice to meet you all.
I did notice a small problem, maybe someone can help?
When i brake hard the front starts to stutter. Like a quick knocking. Is this a fork adjustment issue of a brake problem? Id like to fix it myself if i can but ill take it to a mechanic this weekend if i have to.
Thanks in advance.
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I just got my 1st bike 4 weeks ago. I know its a big bike for my first but i couldnt pass up an amazing deal on it.
its a 2001 Erion edition only 4k miles mint condition! Painted BMW metallic black.
I took the MTII class and have all the appropriate gear. I drive like a grandma till im totally comfortable. Ive turned down about 6 invitation with experienced riders, just because i dont feel 100% comfortable yet. Baby steps
I love it so far and look forward to riding on a regular basis maybe meeting up with some people from here.
Nice to meet you all.
I did notice a small problem, maybe someone can help?
When i brake hard the front starts to stutter. Like a quick knocking. Is this a fork adjustment issue of a brake problem? Id like to fix it myself if i can but ill take it to a mechanic this weekend if i have to.
Thanks in advance.
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Way to choose 'em Said7. Got mine 2 wks ago. First sport bike too. Haven't noticed any shutter, but the first time I rode it out of the drive I pulled on the fronts and scared the crap outta me. Never expected the responsiveness of them. Been real careful since. It makes me wonder if the rotors aren't a little warped. I really love mine, maybe more then the wife, is that normal? No, but pretty close. Good luck with it, looks good too. C.
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Hi, and welcome!
Nice bike. In terms of pedantics, the only difference between an Erion and a non-Erion 929 is the paint and the stickers. So, if someone took those off and repainted the tank, you don't really have an Erion any more. Not that it makes one bit of difference ;-)
On the brakes. Check the rotors to see if they are warped or not. Also check the pads for uneven wear. Stutter is more wheel than forks.
Oh. And has been mentioned before on this forum, do -lots- of low speed parking lot practice, figure-8, circles, accelerate-stop-accelerate drills. Once you start using your right hand things can start happening in a real hurry.
Now for the sermon: As a newbie, I would strongly recommend that you go and take some professional riding courses. Start with a road based course the, if you are near one, an ART course at a track. Sounds like you are sensible already, a good thing, and these course will let you have more fun, safer, for longer :-)
Enjoy!
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nice bike, a hell of a find. i found my '01 just about a month ago, 2400 miles when i bought it and it's still in mint condition and i absolutely love it. the 929 is powerful, but it isn't unreasonable for a first bike. as you've probably already noticed, the REAL power doesn't kick in until above 5,000 rpm, so while you're still getting the feel for things, just try to shift at around 4,000 or 5,000 rpm. if you're rolling along at about 3,000 or so and give it too much throttle, you'll have time to correct yourself without launching the front wheel, but if you do it at 6,000 rpm you'll be in some trouble. definitely find a big empty parking lot and do slow speed drills. it's a lot easier to keep the bike stable once you get up to speed, but the slow speed stuff is where most people drop their bikes because they're not used to the steering input and leaning required to make sharp, slow turns. i dropped my first bike ('92 Katana) in the driveway the first time i rode it because i made too sharp of a turn at slow speed, and before i could correct myself it fell over. i'm glad i didn't have a nice bike for my first because i'd feel terrible for dropping it. just take things slow and keep the rubber side down 
since the bike has low mileage, something you might also check into (other than the front end problem, which sounds like warped rotors to me) is a recall on the clutch basket. not every 2001 model was affected by the recall, but you might take it to your local Honda dealer and they can run the VIN and tell you if there are any outstanding recalls on the bike. if the clutch basket was replaced by the previous owner (under the recall) there should be some sort of stamp on the front forks at the bottom if i remember right. i'll try to find the website with all that info and post it here.
since the bike has low mileage, something you might also check into (other than the front end problem, which sounds like warped rotors to me) is a recall on the clutch basket. not every 2001 model was affected by the recall, but you might take it to your local Honda dealer and they can run the VIN and tell you if there are any outstanding recalls on the bike. if the clutch basket was replaced by the previous owner (under the recall) there should be some sort of stamp on the front forks at the bottom if i remember right. i'll try to find the website with all that info and post it here.
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nice bike, a hell of a find. i found my '01 just about a month ago, 2400 miles when i bought it and it's still in mint condition and i absolutely love it. the 929 is powerful, but it isn't unreasonable for a first bike. as you've probably already noticed, the REAL power doesn't kick in until above 5,000 rpm, so while you're still getting the feel for things, just try to shift at around 4,000 or 5,000 rpm. if you're rolling along at about 3,000 or so and give it too much throttle, you'll have time to correct yourself without launching the front wheel, but if you do it at 6,000 rpm you'll be in some trouble. definitely find a big empty parking lot and do slow speed drills. it's a lot easier to keep the bike stable once you get up to speed, but the slow speed stuff is where most people drop their bikes because they're not used to the steering input and leaning required to make sharp, slow turns. i dropped my first bike ('92 Katana) in the driveway the first time i rode it because i made too sharp of a turn at slow speed, and before i could correct myself it fell over. i'm glad i didn't have a nice bike for my first because i'd feel terrible for dropping it. just take things slow and keep the rubber side down
since the bike has low mileage, something you might also check into (other than the front end problem, which sounds like warped rotors to me) is a recall on the clutch basket. not every 2001 model was affected by the recall, but you might take it to your local Honda dealer and they can run the VIN and tell you if there are any outstanding recalls on the bike. if the clutch basket was replaced by the previous owner (under the recall) there should be some sort of stamp on the front forks at the bottom if i remember right. i'll try to find the website with all that info and post it here.
nice bike, a hell of a find. i found my '01 just about a month ago, 2400 miles when i bought it and it's still in mint condition and i absolutely love it. the 929 is powerful, but it isn't unreasonable for a first bike. as you've probably already noticed, the REAL power doesn't kick in until above 5,000 rpm, so while you're still getting the feel for things, just try to shift at around 4,000 or 5,000 rpm. if you're rolling along at about 3,000 or so and give it too much throttle, you'll have time to correct yourself without launching the front wheel, but if you do it at 6,000 rpm you'll be in some trouble. definitely find a big empty parking lot and do slow speed drills. it's a lot easier to keep the bike stable once you get up to speed, but the slow speed stuff is where most people drop their bikes because they're not used to the steering input and leaning required to make sharp, slow turns. i dropped my first bike ('92 Katana) in the driveway the first time i rode it because i made too sharp of a turn at slow speed, and before i could correct myself it fell over. i'm glad i didn't have a nice bike for my first because i'd feel terrible for dropping it. just take things slow and keep the rubber side down
since the bike has low mileage, something you might also check into (other than the front end problem, which sounds like warped rotors to me) is a recall on the clutch basket. not every 2001 model was affected by the recall, but you might take it to your local Honda dealer and they can run the VIN and tell you if there are any outstanding recalls on the bike. if the clutch basket was replaced by the previous owner (under the recall) there should be some sort of stamp on the front forks at the bottom if i remember right. i'll try to find the website with all that info and post it here.
Ya it was a great find. The guy kept it in his living room and very rarely rode it (harley guy). I scooped it up for 5k. I already got some frameslider and an undertail installed. I wanna get the HID kit next and some cosmetic mods.
I dropped the bike once already during a slow manuever drill. Luckily i just put on some frame sliders so there was no damage. What speed do you usually wanna keep the bike for best slow manuevering? I usually end up going too slow and making it harder on myself. I did take the MSF class but tbh those small bikes are harder to drive than this one.
Whats the best place to get parts in case i need them? ebay? Lets say the issue is my rotors, can the dealer resurface them or bend em back into shape like a cars? Or is this pretty much get new rotors deal. Im sure they are cheap at the dealer
Probably just have em check it out and if i need it ill just do it myself.Is there an equivelant to the chiltons manual for bikes?
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i haven't purchased a manual for my bike yet, but i had a Haynes manual for my old Katana and i loved it. i think someone else posted a topic about a week ago bragging about the Haynes manual, they're pretty good if you ask me. i also believe you can download the Honda manual for free, maybe someone else will be kind enough to provide a link because i don't have it.
as for parts, it really depends on what you're looking for, but i've got a lot of my stuff on ebay and have been happy with it. i got front flush-mount turn signals, integrated tail light, Puig wind screen, and D&D exhaust all on ebay at quite a discount from what i would have paid retail, and they were all brand new. you've gotta be careful with the cheap stuff, i believe some parts on ebay are called "Pit Eck". i've never heard of em before, someone else posted a topic a while back asking about them and i don't think there were any positive comments about them. just stick with what's been tested and proven and you'll be fine. also, for gear and other parts, check out www.kneedraggers.com , they are consistently priced lower than most other online retailers from what i've seen.
as for parts, it really depends on what you're looking for, but i've got a lot of my stuff on ebay and have been happy with it. i got front flush-mount turn signals, integrated tail light, Puig wind screen, and D&D exhaust all on ebay at quite a discount from what i would have paid retail, and they were all brand new. you've gotta be careful with the cheap stuff, i believe some parts on ebay are called "Pit Eck". i've never heard of em before, someone else posted a topic a while back asking about them and i don't think there were any positive comments about them. just stick with what's been tested and proven and you'll be fine. also, for gear and other parts, check out www.kneedraggers.com , they are consistently priced lower than most other online retailers from what i've seen.
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I took the MSF course for the 2nd time, took it back in 05 and got shipped to Iraq so after I got my 929 a month agoI mastered my neighborhood until I was comfortable enough to take the course. Let me tell you best decision I ever made. Before I took it I couldn't enjoy a ride cause I was too busy concentrating on the bike and traffic. Now that I have learned my bike and it's and my limitations when I ride I focus on traffic and the ride and it's a totally different experience. Get to know your bike, take the course and most important ride within your limatations and the rest will take care of itself.
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most important ride within your limatations
most important ride within your limatations