Recent content by Dennis in NH

Back when I had my 08 FZ6, I solved this problem by adding the Hyper Pro progressive springs up front along with the thicker fork oil that came with it. It helped a good amount. Another thing that will help is to lean back a little if you need to slam the front brakes. Eventually, I got a...

Not sure what tires you're running. But are they better when warmed up? I found on my bt016, after some miles at highway speed they feel much batter. When I leave work like recently with temps in the 40s or so, the tires feel a little slippery for the first few miles. On my way out to the...

Ah screw 'em. I get so tired of douche bags that think they're all that only to find they aren't and it's the facade that they find important. There are so many of these type of people in the world that I end up just ignoring them knowing that Karma will catch up with them. I always try to...

If you use soap to test for leaks or any slippery liquid, please remember to rinse well so the tire isn't slippery when done. If it ain't leaking, screw it (no pun intended) and just ride -- however, you will have to monitor it and keep it in your head that this is possibly a substandard tire...

I think the motogp.com site just knows how to deal with network really well (or the fact that we have to pay for it gives us some nice guaranteed quality of service). I was streaming netflix.com watchNow and it was paused every 5 minutes or so but motogp.com kept going without a single pause...

Anyone try this besides me -- I was totally delighted to see it was supported -- FINALLY. However, the video lags the sound by about 5-10 seconds? it's hard to tell. Anyone else notice this? I'm watching the full races using wi-fi. I remember watching an interview on 3G and the voice/video...

Arggggg. This is what happens when you take a break from watching the races due to work and other life stuff. Something dramatic happens and changes the top 4 again. He was really challenging Lorenzo and it was great to watch. Dennis

On my cruiser, the rear brake is pretty strong but still nothing like a front brake. On the sport bikes I've ridden that front brake does the vast majority of the stopping. The rear is not that useful at all except maybe to stabilize. Maybe as a true beginner, it's safer to start out with...

So in Moscow, there is a are three lanes and the middle one is the MC lane :D? Remind me that if I'm sick on the highway (that allows lane splitting legally or not) and want to throw up and not ruin my car, that I should do it inside the car or risk killing a lane splitter :eek:. Dennis

Hm... I am intrigued. So, you buy this stuff -- where and how much?, spray it on (probably on a clean bike) the underside so that you can ride through the Winter and wash after with no worries (or at least less worries) about corrosion? I might have to give it a try. I'm thinking I could...

Hey, wonderful pictures you took there. I used to live in the Springs -- Colorado is just a gorgeous place :rockon:. Those mountains and just awesome to behold. Dennis

I take my bikes out during Winter whenever there's a dry day and conditions are good. I'd like to add that I try to get home early enough that the temps are high enough for me to do a good wash to get any salty mess that got on there during the ride. If it's really cold (during the wash)...

If you're 150 lbs, you're pretty light and the springs should be ok. But in the end, it's all subjective and up to your particular riding style. I don't know how old your fork oil is but if more than a few years, perhaps time to change it and change to thicker oil. Another thing maybe your...

You'd think these days, folks would know that you learn how to go 5mph max for a while before trying to go fast. Also, it's a good idea to use a place with open space (i.e., no wall to hit). Maybe try xbox for a while until you learn to look where you want to go, etc. Either way, it was...

How heavy are you? Unfortunately the FZ6 doesn't have preload adjusters and the springs aren't very stiff. I wonder if you don't have the right amount of sag, etc. Another relatively easy mod is to use thicker fork oil. On another topic, you can try the brake+throttle method of braking --...