Recent content by Jeff Douglass

SOLD With 5600 miles, always garaged, when at work always under a cover. In truly like new condition. I have set this FZ6 up for commuting and sport touring with the following equipment: Givi V35 PLX sidecases with reflector kit, Cee Bailey 24 inch windshield, Throttlemeister heavy model...

I've owned a number of fine motorcycles over the past forty years and had "retired" from motorcycling 2 years ago. When I decided to return to motorcycling I went shopping the whole range of what was available new in 2009. From BMW to Harley Davidson to Yamaha and everything in between. The...

I use both brakes for all stops or slowdowns, and the rear brake only for parking lots and trail (drag?) braking through low-speed turns to help on/off throttle control. As others have written, practice, muscle memory, etc. develops your skills that then will become more automatic in an...

It is my opinion that use of engine braking for normal or maximum slow down to full stop has zero value. Approximately 70% to 80% of your stopping power is generated by the front wheel (weight transfer, etc.). The rear brake is fully capable of locking up the rear wheel. The rear brake is far...

The aftermarket levers, nice as they are, do not change the amount of force required to pull the lever. They cannot as the actual geometry between pivot and the cable anchor is essentially identical to the factory lever. Besides looks and a subjective feel because of shape,etc., the only real...

I've had my new 2009 FZ6 for 4 months now. I found the clutch engagement range and lever force required to be unacceptable. It's not a cable issue, it's a leverage issue in addition to the internal clutch design. I first purchesed the ASV levers for the adjustability of lever reach. I then...

I am currently riding my stock 2009 FZ6 with the Cee Bailey 24" windshield. I first purchased the Cee Bailey medium size, which I think is 22" and recommended by Cee Bailey for my height of 5'7". Soon as I mounted the 22", I knew it was too short. Air turbulance and wind noise around the...