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I've had a big puddle pull my 5k lbs. truck hard to the side at speed. I'd hate to hit the same puddle head on with bike and have the sudden drag shake the handle bar. The rider might have had a death grip going too and between the sudden pull due to the puddle, and weight on the front from...

I did initiate a wave to a scooter rider once and his his excitement to wave back he nearly lost control and grabbed the handlebar with both hands in a hurry. I now give a head nod because I'd hate to see one of them actually lay it down trying to wave back ;). We really don't have many...

Didn't get into too much detail, but sounds like he would have taken a grand off the price to start. So $8999 plus dealer fees and licensing. I would have offered $8500 OTD and asked for $4000 for trade in on the FZ. I have a friend who used to work there and I know they're crazy slow, so...

I went to my local Yamaha, which just happens to be a Triumph dealer, to pick up some parts and they had one remaining '08 Daytona 675 in blue. The sales guys offered a deal on price, trade in on the FZ6, and 3.75% financing. I can't believe I had the self control to walk out with just my parts...

I've been using car mobile 1 filters and haven't had a problem after 2 changes and 4k miles.

Wow, great to see what other people are carrying with them on regular rides. I really like my tank bag, but don't like to have it with me all the time. I think I'll look for one of those allen key tools and see what I can remove from the factory tool kit. I'm glad to see a lot of people use a...

For my work and school commutes I wear jeans, but with the knowledge that I'm putting my skin at risk. Luckily I'm close to both work and school and can use side roads entirely. For my long rides, group rides, or going just about anyplace else I wear my Olympia Airflow2 overpants. I...

Don't let it get to you. The blue guys are just trying to act faster because they envy faster red ones. You might end up somewhere in the middle with a silver one. Also, watch out for the raven riders, they're stealth! ;)

I just spent the last 30 minutes trying to figure out how to get some stuff out of my tank bag and into the under seat storage. I have everything now under there except my camera and a tire pressure gauge. I'll pick up a cheap pen gauge to use rather than my more expensive digital. Here's my...

I'd be interested to see how the cup bike feels vs. the street bike. My riding background is actually all dirt riding, so not much of a comparison. I rode a Ninja 250 while I was getting acquainted with street riding, but I was so new to "sport bikes" that I wouldn't be able to make an...

Great reminder about riding after the rain. I saw you mentioned Highland Valley and I have personal experience with sliding, rubber down luckily, through sand near the nursery close to the 15.

Definitely have to ride out there some time!

Love that area! I normally head down Banner to S2, or 76 to 79. I have yet to ride Montezuma for some strange reason. Looks like this weekend will have good weather, so might try and chalk that one up too.

LMAO, I only read the first part of that before my photo geekness kicked in and I started looking for motion blur or over exposed sections. Nice one. :thumbup:

I did rotate the stock bars to their lowest position that still allows the steering lock to work and there wasn't much involved. 1. Loosen the four bolts until the bar slides with a little bit of effort 2. Adjust to a position that I liked 3. Checked to make sure bar ends didn't hit tank 4...

I have the Sidi B2s and love them. I wear them daily for commuting and keep a pair of sandals under my desk for wearing around the office. However, when I commute to class I don't have any place to keep the boots, so I end up wearing them for 3-4 hours per session. On the weekends I go on long...

So as I've gotten more comfortable riding I've started to notice some things that I have to question. Often times when I go around a tight sweeping turn I get the feeling like I'm leaning back. I'm trying to get my body over the tank and head toward the mirror in the direction that I'm...

Hey guys, I'm out of town working all week, but should land back in San Diego Friday night. Might be up for a ride next weekend if anyone heads out. 27, those bars look cool; let me know if they work out steering/bar end wise. I rotated the stock ones down a bit in the clamps and it made a...

Sounds like you guys had a fun ride! I'm bummed I miss out, but that's the joys of working 8-5 everyday :rolleyes: . I'll keep an eye out for weekend rides. :thumbup: I know at least one of you had a camera....right? ;)

This is what we do with all of our jetski batteries. Just cut a piece of overflow tube and slide it under the nut. Works great. :thumbup: