Recent content by x47b3207

Just one data point ... cruising at 65F outside temperature, my bike will indicate about 168F at 55 mph reving between 5 and 6k. I believe this will be a function of all these factors plus the oil grade/type, plus the state of coolant. You should check the radiator fluid quality and keep an eye...

I too have the grip puppies, work fine. I wanted a little more thickness on the grips for my big paws.

Enviable position, looking for a new bike. You need to buy what fits your style and budget. If it were for me I would... +1 on the KTM Super Duke. I'd love to try one out:thumbup:.

I suggest you go to New Cars, Used Cars, Blue Book Values & Car Prices - Kelley Blue Book and get an estimate on what may be able to get for the bike. Sorry but without fixing the damage, I think you may be off by at least a factor of 2. Even then, given I paid $6k out the door new for my 08...

answers on its way.

Age: 49 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Driving record: No tickets, No accidents Company: State Farm Discounts: None Motorcycle: 2008 FZ6 Coverage: Full coverage. $500 deductible, 250,000/500,000 liability Rackup....... liability: $33.67 100 deductible comprehensive $33.92 500 deductible...

Cool, sitting here right now wearing my shirt! Feel faster just sitting in my chair. Thanks again for putting in effort. :thumbup:

Sorry to hear about it. :( I want to find a shop to trust but have not been successful. Seem like there is always something. And events like this is the reason why I do not want anybody else to even touch my bike. A decade ago on my car, Honda scratched up my rims and it was really bad. I did...

Here is a link to a pinlock anti-fog visor review: Pinlock Anti Fog Visor - webBikeWorld

My helmet has a chin vent and something like a nose guard that directs your breath away from the visor. For the most part this works pretty good The only time I've had problems is very cold and damp. Fortunately my helmet has a setting that cracks the visor open just a touch. This always...

I use them both. In an emergency, you will do what you practice. And using both brakes will stop you faster. Every ride, I typically will do one hard practice stop. This stop also reminds me that today I may need to really use it.

I have the 1000 and love it. Thanks for posting the pictures. Hopefully I will never need to repair.

Only 49. But the riding position is one of the reasons I select the FZ6. I'm 6 foot. The bike is light, agile, very easy to turn. Don't let all the young sportbike riders fool you. Many times, they too complain about how uncomfortable laying over the tank can be on a medium or longer ride. I...

Tragic. I pray for the riders and their families. The routes, I ride, I have selected as they do not put me at traffic lights. While in a car I once have been rear ended while at a light and that scar still lives with me. Hopefully this reminds the rest of us to make sure we are watching our...

pm on the way.