Recent content by ecurb

Never gone back to the dealer. I do all the maintenance myself except tires, and I found a local shop that changed my tires for about half what the dealer wanted.

Nice. I really like the sun visor. I've got a Scorpion EXO 400 and I love it. Most comfortable helmet I've ever owned.

In 1977 I bought a Honda CB125. Great little bike to learn on.

I get 46 mpg everytime. I accelerate hard from stops, but cruise in 6th if I'm going over 40 mph.

I just learned today that a good friend and colleague in California died on Christmas from injuries sustained in a head-on collision with another bike on Christmas Eve. He was riding in the hills around LA, and the other guy drifted over the line in a tight turn. It's another reminder to...

+1 Well said. Law suits like this make everything cost more for all of us. People need to take responsibility for their own actions. Aside from that, sh*t happens, and it isn't right to make honest companies pay for someone's misfortune just because they have the deep pockets. This problem...

+1 The FZ6 cover from Yamaha is a perfect fit, and well made. It's a little on the pricey side, but I think it was worth it and plan to get another if mine ever wears out.

I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder. You can have it.

Bison....yeah, that's a good name. I like it. I think it's a good looking bike. I like the front-heavy look, and I like the nick name, "Bison". I think the FZ6 needs a cool nick name, like they give aircraft: F-4 Phantom F-22 Raptor F-15 Eagle FZ6R Bison Yeah, I like it. But I...

Excellent tale. Thanks for sharing. I've scraped pipes on a cruiser before but never a foot peg.

Thanks for sharing your experience. Sorry it happend. Sometimes there's just nothing you can do. The pics of your foot are killer. Hope eveything heals back to 100%. That's what counts. Bikes can be fixed or replaced. Best of luck to you. Hang in there.

I think you guys are nuts. :eek: The centerstand is one of the greatest things about the FZ6. Lubing your chain without it is a pain in the a$$. As far as improving the bike's looks, good engineering is a beautiful thing, and that side stand is a beautiful piece of engineering.

Lane splitting is idiotic. One thing you don't expect when you're in a car stuck on the freeway, is some idiot to zip by within a foot of your mirror at 30 mph. I hope they are watching out for me to open my door and spit on the ground, cause I'm not watching out for them to zip by me...

Nice pics. Thanks for sharing. Watch out for the other guy, and enjoy the hell out of it!:rockon:

Terrific job, J. People like you and efforts like that make this the best motorcycle forum on the net. It makes us feel like part of a family and inspires us to share our experiences and help eachother out. Thanks, again!:thumbup: