Cranky that bike looks awesome! I really want to paint my FZ6 white since my Street Triple is still several years down the road and yours is great inspiration to do it. Nice work.
ronsonol, don't get discouraged! I took the MSF course in October and bought a 2006 FZ6 in November. I'm also 5'5" and 125. I live in the heart of Houston so my drops, usually at stop lights or stop signs, were particularly public and embarrassing (I always feel like people pay more attention...
Here is my baby. I'm waiting on my Hyperpro lowering rear suspension this week and I'm taking the stickers off today, but I think so far so good. I shaved down the seat but I would eventually like something with a lower profile. It's always a work in progress. :)
MSF basic class was definitely worth it. I had no experience before I took the class and got the highest scores on the riding and the written tests of anyone in the class.
In my opinion it is less stressful and scary than learning with a coach like a boyfriend. My guess is the class would...
I'm a 5'6" female and I have a pair of Bates Delta-8's. Delta-8 Side Zip Womens Police Boots - Batesfootwear.com
They aren't super trendy but they aren't ugly and huge and they are VERY comfortable to walk around in. Just a suggestion so she doesn't have to carry around a different pair to...