In Paris (fr) last week. Have not been here in a few years.
These guys are serious about bikes. Lotsa them, more than the scooters.
I saw a few fz1's - at first I wasn't sure but then this guy (maybe gal) came along and did what we all do with our toys, he opened it up, full bore down the...
Here is a thought, I tend to forget that the turn signal is on.
Many of you probably have the same problem.
I bought 2 buzzers from 'the source' (radio shack) and installed one on each side of the front fairing using the wiring from the turn signal.
They buzz and remind me that the turning...
something silly.
ever found yourself parking in a place and not noticing that there is a slope ahead and nowhere to go ?
a technique - maybe many of you know:
- turn bike off
- put it in gear - holds it in place
- put kickstand down
- go to the front of the bike and put your belly up...
Finished installing the lights on the givi's v35 bags.
The fact that the bike already had led's for taillights, made the installation a little more interesting.
I had to install a separate dpdt relay to allow the led's on the bags to work with the existing ones.
I came up with the idea of using a strip of tinting film inside the clear visor on my helmet.
I put the strip from the top to just above my line of sight.
It is so comforting on the eyes !
Under normal conditions, it stops the sun from shining directly into your eyes.
If you have the sun...
Maiden Voyage today.
What a great experience...
Impressions:
- the bike seems very light, I also own a Ducati ST2, and a Suzuki Madura 85. The fz feels very light when you shake it from side to side.
- probably has something to do with the first statement, but the bike feels very stable. I...