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Hey, I live in a place known for it's rain, but I'd never consider one of these: how about you? Now, if it increased my gas mileage significantly and I commuted a far piece in bad weather most of the time........still, probably not. It seems to me, with some speed and an ample windscreen...

I hadn’t noticed when the change began-like the proverbial frog in a pot of water, slowly coming to a boil-but tire wear dramatically changed how much I was enjoying my FZ1. Around 8800 mi. I noticed a pronounced shimmy in my handlebars-hands only lightly holding the bars-and more pronounced at...

I'm one happy buckaroo!!!! A real defensive struggle- and sorta ugly. Congrats to both Butler and UCONN for making it all the way to the finals. :woot:

Does anyone have experience with this Powder Coating tool? It cost $59 (on sale) and if it works,would more than pay for it self with one use. 10-30 PSI Powder Coating System - Paint - General Merch

2011 Honda CrossRunner 800 Honda revealed its all-new Crossrunner model at the EICMA Milan Bike Show. Sourcing the 782cc V-Four from Big Red’s VFR800 model, the new Crossunner represents an intriguing streetbike entry from the Japanese marque. Honda reveals the all-new Honda...

How many helmets do you own? I have three helmets. 1.) Scorpion EXO-700: fits my head well, but I rarely use it any more. 2.) Shoei Multitec flip-up: I love the flip-up feature, helmet is top notch, but I've recently replaced it with a summer helmet. 3.) Nolan N 43 Air Classic N-Com...

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Have opinions on the following Handlebar Mod? SV650 risers (lower the bar 1") plus Renthal ultra low street bars. Real experience? What you've heard? Your 2 cents? When one has a limited imagination like myself, it's hard to visualize the end result and sometimes, unfortunately, after lots...

Yamaha is offering me their Y.E.S. service plan. (It's hard to believe it'll be a year with my FZ1 in June.) Here's the offer: 1 year $440, 2 years $520, 3 years $620, and 4 years $698. No deductible: parts and labor. $150 Travel interruption and $50 towing benefit. I've never had...

I found the following (except about bicycles) on my nephews FB page. He's a pro- BMX rider. Figured it has application to the bikes we ride as well. 10 reasons why motorcycles are better than girlfriends 1-Motorcycles don’t get pregnant. 2-You can ride your motorcycle with your best...

WTB: Yamaha's FZ1 Comfort Seat for '06-'10. :america:

I'm thinking of Powder Coating some bits of my 2008 Granite Gray FZ1. I like the black on t the 2010 (below) and wondering how much I should expect to pay to powder coat the: exhaust tip/guard, passenger foot peg hangers, radiator guards (not forks)? 2010 Raven FZ1

Is your fuel guage sluggish? The fuel guage on my '08 takes a long time to adjust to correct fuel level. Recently, my fuel level was at one bar-but not w/ blinking reserve indicator. After a stop, w/ side stand down, and a restart and ride, the reserve blinking indicator started and the...

I give the Cortech Magnetic Super14 Tank Bag a big :tup: ***update*** :tdown: ***UPDATE**** I can no longer recommend this tank bag-wearing out with only light use. Fabric separating at seam and zipper tap broke. I was looking for a tank bag to carry a substantial amount: that is, for...

I'll be honest; I'm kinda burned out on the " brotherhood of motorcyclists" wave. It's not that I don't feel a kinship to other motorcyclists-I do. But, then again, I don't wave to others driving fast, sporty cars when I'm driving mine. Do you? If someone waves to me, I'll wave back...

Looking for members from the Seattle-Tacoma area. We have such great touring roads in Western WA. I'm considering a loop this weekend from Monroe onto 92> 530> 20> ?> 2. If interested, let me know.:sport12:

Need help with frame, axle sliders. Yamaha frame sliders by Graves come in long and regular length. What advantage is there with the long slider, i.e. what is protected by the long that isn't with the reqular lenth? What type of slider set-up does one need to save the cupolino and the...

Greetings from the Pacific NW. I just returned from the dealer with a new, 2008 Grey FZ1. I've ridden motorcyles for 30 years, but this is my first liter bike. Looking forward to learning and contributing on the forum. Rubber side down.:sport12:

What changes (significant or otherwise) have been made to the FZ1 from'06 to '08. I'm only able to find reviews of the '06 model year. Thanks. BTW, I'm picking up my '08 FZ1 next week. Will trade in '07 Kawa 650R. (The 650R is a fun bike but suffers from low performing suspension and...