Recent content by rvbiker

Things that will cause poor gas mileage: Under inflated tires. Poor wheel alignment. Clutch needing adjustment. Chain too tight. Riding at high RPM’s. Dirty air filter. TPS recall(older bikes) or out of adjustment. High speed riding. Riding two up. A new bike not broken in. I’m...

A standard size 3/4" hex bolt fits just right. Put two nut back to back and your good to go!

When I went to Walmart to get Mobil 1 for the fz the sales associate said they don’t carry it any more.:( He didn’t seem to know if it was a nation wide policy or just for that store.:confused: Luckily I found some at Joe’s Outdoor store along with the Mobil 1 filter.:thumbup:

To the first bar on the temp guage. Then take it slow to the second bar.

OK traitor! have fun with your new bike. Good luck.:thumbup:

Don't give it another thought, just have fun!:rockon:

That''s a great deal! The first thing I would do is change the oil and filter!:rockon:

Bridegstone BT-021's. There the next generation of the 020's. The rear tire has a 2" strip of hard rubber and the rest of the tread is a softer compound like on the BT-014. So far I have about 1000 miles on mine, so far so good. They seem to absorb road bumps well and I have 40 pounds in the...

Here's an interesting article on helmet testing. Towards the end is a few paragraphs on Snell, WOW! Motorcycle Helmet Design, Helmet Standards and Head Protection - Gear Box - Motorcyclist Online

It seems to me that a helmet dropped from that distance shouldan't be cracked. I have no idea the type of testing these helmet undergo to get DOT or Snell approved but it doesn't seem like a helmet cracked from a drop of that distance would provide much protection in a real crash.:eek:

I’m sure you were probably thing of the next errand or something else at the time. It goes to show how a short lapse of concentration can go very bad very quickly. Glad you OK!

I was wondering how many use or have had experience with automatic chain oilers. These come in handy for touring and long everyday commutes, but have little value for short or occasional rides. I'm mainly interest in the brand and your experience.:thumbup:

WOW! I don't think I ever saw a FZ6 burn oil that bad!

Yea, but did you try the high beams?:D

Be careful using the “wobble” when entering an intersection as it may convey a signal to the other drivers that you do not intend. The driver may only see you turn one way or the other and assume you are turning in that direction. Also, wobbling, makes it more difficult to take evasive action...