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Imagine my surprise when the phone rings and motogiro (Clif) starts singing happy birthday to me :D That was a pleasant birthday surprise! No I haven't left the forum, just lurking and answering questions about some of my past projects.

Not many motorcycle shows in our area so I entered my bike in Chopperfest 2013. In an environment full of "non-conformist" I was apparently the only non-conformist. Custom 2006 Yamaha FZ6 Streetfighter, customized by me. - Rizoma Grips - Drag handle bars - Custom Riser (made by me) - Koso...

I get inquiries about once a month on my mods and have noticed that the pictures are missing from some of my older how-to's. Sooooo......I have rearranged my albums by mod. They should all be there :thumbup: If you still have questions after looking at the pictures then PM me (I'll try to...

2006 Yamaha FZ6 Streetfighter $10,000. One Owner, purchased new in 2006 at CalCoast Motorsports in Ventura and customized by owner. All service and maintenance performed on time by CalCoast Motorsports in Ventura (They have all Service Records). Beautiful bike, must see to appreciate. Extras...

After a 6 day fabrication marathon here is what visions and i did to his bike. Slab yokes mounted, bike stripped: Slab yokes from the front: Slab Yokes from the top: Dog bone bottom mount on cross brace: Center Block and top shock mount: Center Block and top shock mount mated...

Note: BYF = Backyard Fabrication (Means I made it) Handle Bars: Total $280 - $20 Drag Bar - $65 Rizoma Grips - $25 eBay black anodized Levers - $150 Koso DB-01R Speedometer - $20 (Material) BYF Riser (Powder Coated Black) Front Suspension: Total $355 - $180 98-01 R1 Front Forks - $75 98-01 R1...

I was just going back through some of the recent mod threads and was amazed at the ingenuity and imagination of many of the recent mods. When I first joined the forum the bulk of the mods were of the 'buy and bolt' variety. Looking at 4drfocus, ChevyFazer, phrank2k11, and many others prompted...

Well, I had no interested parties for my bike, so I have decided to continue with the original project. The front end is completed with the R1 Forks, custom slab yokes, drag barzs, rizoma grips and levers. The mid section is done with the R6 rear sets. All that is left is the R6 swing arm...

Now it's time to say goodbye to my FZ. It's been a fun ride, but time to sell. Customized Red 2006 FZ-6 $4,500, 30,000 miles Fairing Removed 2002 R-1 Forks Custom Slab Yokes Custom Exhaust K&N Air Filter 2006 R-6 Front Brakes 2003 R-6 Heel Guard, Shift and Brake Foot Levers Rizoma Grips Black...

Ok, a few of you have expressed an interest in attempting a forum build of an electric powered FZ6. With that in mind I am posting up this thread to recruit team members with expertise and/or resources, as well as track the progress of the build. Shreveport1 will be doing the build and will be...

Unfortunately they are both at my nightmare price, approximately $45,000 each. Not saying they are necessarily overpriced given their unique nature, just beyond my meager means :( This is the petrol powered X132 Hellcat from Confederate Motors in Alabama, USofA: Confederate Motorcycles | X132...

I love the idea of having my very own Electric Vehicle to tool around on. I have been following the technology and costs for years just waiting for the moment when I would be able to join the ranks of Environmentalists Warriors. However, I have a few caveats, as I am sure many people do...

I haven't watched boxing in years. I have become more of an MMA fan. Tonight I bought the Mayweather vs. Ortiz fight, since Ortiz is a hometown boy going up against a supposed legend. All I can say is, I will probably never watch boxing again after seeing Mayweather sucker punch Ortiz in the...

DISCLAIMER: I am not now, nor ever have been a machinist, just a guy with more time than money. So those of you that are machinists, go easy on the comments :thumbup:. As usual I am unable to wait till the project is completed to post up, so hopefully I will finish it soon. I always feel like...

I am sure that many of you have seen or heard of the 100% Electric Brammo Empulse, 100 miles to a charge, governed at 100 mph, Brammo Empulse All Electric Motorcycle coming out this year to the public. Well I have wanted an electric vehicle for years, however due to price, range and sheer...

Well, my 18 year old daughter Edyn is about to throw $2200 down on her first street bike. She just finished the MSF Course and is scheduling her trip to the DMV. I know, I know, thank God she doesn't look like her father :D She has had experience riding dirt bikes for the last 10 years...

Earlier this week, California Governor (and motorcyclist) Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law the Motorcycle Anti-Tampering Act (SB 435), originally introduced by state Sen. Fran Pavley (D-Santa Monica)....California Motorcycle's Get "Muffled" | Motorcycle Parts and Accessories Blog

Well as many of you know, I am considering dumping my exhaust under the bike and getting rid of my undertail exhaust. This has obviously led to some questions about how this would impact the performance of the bike. One of the biggest issues I have come up against is the issue of...

Well, the front end is done with the exception of the small stuff like new bars, grips and levers, so the bike currently looks like this. So in my quest to get to this: I am on to Phase 3, the exhaust, inspired by the Magpul Ronin:

As some of you may know I am currently on my way to Kansas to visit family. Ran across this sweet a$$ little 83' Sabre in New Mexico and thought I would check it out as a potential new ride. Whatch y'all think :BLAA...