Recent content by Jake

Hell if you're implying that you're sometimes embarrassed to be an American because of gun ownership then I'm embarrassed by you as well. Thank God "some of us" owned guns in the past or you and I wouldn't be "Americans" now would we? Going from your cowboy & rich analogy, do you offer...

If you're referring to the front sprocket cover, that "grease" is actually chain lube that has been flung off the chain. It's normal and yes it's nasty. -Cleaning it with brake fluid, I don't know what effects that will have on the chain and sprocket. I've only wiped mine out with a dry...

Looks good! Just an FYI for anyone else who has swapped bars... I noticed that my bike (2005 model) is prone to a little headshake when at top-end speed with the FZ1 bars. At normal, moderate and fast they are rock solid. So just keep in mind if you happen to hit that long straight...

If the kill switch next to the throttle is bad, it will also cause the symptoms you described. It happened to me with the exact same symptoms... immediately thought it was bad fuel. Later replaced the switch and problem solved. I'd recommend jiggling the switch when the bike is not starting...

I've also got over 10k miles on the Purolator car filters without problem. We live under the oppression of liability. Purolator is covering their butt. I'm sure the "motorcycle" filter also has a higher price tag. Read here and the author claims that the motorcycle version is not even made...

I assume you're going to the track to push your limits and would not recommend Pilot Road tires. If you're expending some $$$ to hit the track, get some tires... at least Pilot Powers (whatever flavor you choose). Tires are probably the most important investment you can make on a...

That's pretty darn cool. Ride safe and have fun you lucky bastids... wish I were there right now.

Same thing happened to me. As mentioned before, make sure you don't over-loosen the bolts prior to adjustment.... and make sure you TIGHTEN them all back BEFORE you take it for a ride. If you have a friend help it makes rotating the wheel back into alignment easier. Put the bike on the...

Sweet pics! Thanks for sharing.

+1 necrotimus... don't advertise your ride. It sucks that Yamaha doesn't offer the cover in a non-logo version because it really is an outstanding item. Thank God I'll have a garage at the end of this summer.

This is by far the best cover I've ever used. My bike is outside 24/7 in heat, humidity and thunderstorms. The fit is perfect since it was cut specifically for the FZ6. When the lawn guy uses a leaf blower in the parking lot, the cover does an admirable job of keeping out debris. The...

I use vegetable oil when riding alone. When riding 2-up with a lady friend I switch to scented massage oil :thumbup: In all fairness to kq6up, when using the search for "oil", to include all posts (not just threads)... I got zero results. All the oil threads I've read were found via...

Ear Plug - Earplugs - Hearing Protection - webBikeWorld Disposable Ear Plugs - webBikeWorld Mack's Ear Plugs - webBikeWorld Quiet, please! Finding the best ear plugs. - By Ulrich Boser - Slate Magazine

I started riding without ear plugs. When I began using them it took a little getting used to the quietness; made me want to sleep. Once the initial psychological adjustment was done it was much better. I can't stand riding without them now. Much easier to concentrate and much better for the...

Anyone in Florida can relate to these two words... "love bugs"