F650 Riding FAQs Index

Q & A FAQs

• Q. How can I shift Gear more easily?
  A. Here's a few Hints. Gear Shifting FAQ.
• Q. Why does my head keep getting Buffeted around?
  A. See the Buffeting FAQ.
• Q. My Bike seems to Vibrate a lot. How can I reduce Vibrations?
  A. See the Vibrations FAQ.
• Q:  How do I keep from getting blown around so much in the wind?
  A: See Riding in a Crosswind.
• Q: How about Tips on Riding in Sand?
  A: See Riding in Sand
• Q: How about Tips on Riding Off-Road?
  A: See The F650 Off-Road
• Q: Bike seems a bit Lumpy. Is this Normal?
  A: See Getting Used to the Thumper F - Opinions & Observations
• Q: How do I lift a dropped bike?
  A: See How do I lift a Dropped Bike?
• Q: What's a Tank Slapper?
  A: See What's a Tank Slapper? and Riding Tips FAQ
• Q: Why Ride at all?
  A: See Why Ride - The Mint
• Q: What's Highsiding or Lowsiding?
  A: See Highsiding / Lowsiding
• Q: What's the balance between Performance & Longevity
  A: See Performance vs. Longevity
• Q: How do I pop a Wheelie on the F?
  A: See Wheelies
• Q: When do I use the ignition to turn off the engine vs. the kill switch?
  A: See Kill Switch Vs. Ignition
• Q: How do I raise the bike onto its centerstand?
  A: See Raising the Bike onto its Centerstand
• Q: Do you have any tips for water crossings? How deep can the bike go?
  A: See the Riding Tips FAQ