Recent content by Al Theman

Hi all, I've been in N.Y. state for a few days visiting the grandkids:spank:. Whilst wandering round the village noticed a nice red FZ6 in someones back garden near the Hudson river:thumbup:, today it was covered with a black FZ6 cover. Does it belong to anyone on the forum? Cheers, Al Theman...

Actually the Tuono "dry weight" that is stated online by Aprilia is quote "without battery". What use is that? go weigh bloody battery's?:confused:

Hi guys (and gals) I changed my mind and am now not getting the "Shiver 750", I am moving over to the dark side and tomorrow (Sat) I pick up a new 2009 model Aprilia Tuono 1000 R, :D whooee! I guess there is no fool like an old fool after all. I've test rode both bikes and believe there is not...

Sad to report but I said goodbye to my 2009 FZ6 tonight, :( she is in good hands though and will get plenty of miles with the new owner, who rode away with a big smile on his face. I'm now looking forward to riding the new "Aprilia Shiver 750" that I'm buying, a different animal altogether and...

2010 to 2012 Triumph Street Triple R. I just wish they were not so pricey new and that there were a few decent used ones around in Seattle.

Wow, "foxbass" must be my long lost identical twin brother, I also mislay most of my tools and discover the missing one a week later, whilst looking for another bloody job tool.:eek: thanks for the yarn mate, it made me feel better:thumbup:.

2009 FZ6 & 2009 YZF-R6S, love 'em both.:D

I use the stock for summer and a tall Cal Sci for winter that works very well when temps below 40F.:D

No for my FZ6, but I managed a (0mph) slow lay-down on my R6S on the right hand side at the end of my street the second day I owned it:confused:. Managed to trap my glove gauntlet between the handlebar clip-on grip and the tank whilst turning on the steep hill, Doooh! Fortunately no neighbours...

Unfortunately I might be the oldest at 71, I am certainly a certified old fart! Started riding in 'LimeyLand' 54 years ago on a BSA 350cc. Then after a hiatus of about 50 years re-started riding again three years ago. I attended the Seattle MSF course which I thought was great, then got a...

A shrinking 5' 9" but I can flat foot fine. Not so sure about stopping on the side of a steep hill though.

Congratulations on a wonderful trip and terrific report, well done sir!

FZ8 Fuel Tank is smaller than the FZ6, does not make sense to me with the reduced mpg. That's enough to put me off "upgrading".