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The feeling you describe is exactly what it feels like when your tyre is going down. It feels just like the back tyre has gone over a patch of diesel. If you ever feel it again stop and check it out. You have learnt something else about motorbikes ;Ø) Steve

If people who are joining the group were informed that we have a search engine we can use then this type of post would not appear over and over and over. No offence but it seems sometimes that one of the things that keep this forum going are repeat posts. I for one get sick of seeing them...

If your battery is going or not charging properly then it will click, click, click really fast when you push the start button. Is that what is happening? Steve

This one always baffles me but I realise it is a personal choice. I just cannot see why people need a gear indicator. Is it just because it is another gizmo to put on the bike or is there some reason you cannot do without it. I find the FZ6 gears easy to work with. I can see the reason for...

It is a sad situation yet again. Have they put new regulations in place to stop people building in the fire zones or is the whole state just a fire zone? Steve

Do a search for seats on here there are lots of options from doing it yourself, Bagster, Top saddlery and taking it to an upholsterer. The stock seat is like a brick. I have a Yamaha lowered seat which I believe is not available in the states and it is great. Steve

Look on Youtube there is a video demonstration on there I think. Steve

I have a top box and side cases and almost never take them off. Contrary to what people say, i do not think it effects performance or handling. I can ride down the highway at 200kph and not know they are there. But then I am a bike rider and not a bike racer....wannabee. My partner...

Looks like a good trip. What was with the tripod though. I think it is a great thing to carry, mainly because you can get yourself in the shot....so where are you??? Steve

Bike, me, the girlfriend we have all been there and rolled around the floor laughing before getting it back up. Here is a piece of advice. If you are afraid of dropping a bike then buy a car. Steve

I ride a bike and obviously motorbikes. I have all the gear...for both..you can`t knock people for wearing the right gear for the right sport. I object far more to motorcyclists who think they are motorcycle racers than i do to cyclists. Steve

I am sick of seeing this helmet in our national motorbike magazine. On almost every item someone from the Touring Nyt office is wearing it. I wear a vis vest but until I get a lemon coloured bike I won`t be wearing this helmet. Steve

I have the TomTom Go 720 as I find the "bike" GPS to be too expensive for what they are. My last cheap car GPS lasted 30,000km on my bike without ever being taken off. My brother now uses it in his car. My TomTom 720 has only been on for about 8000km and will hopefully get me through the UK...

Things are probably different in the UK to what they are in the states but when I was a police officer in the Uk we could stop any vehicle on a public road to check driver documents and the vehicle. If in the process of that check other offences come to light or were suspected then they could be...

Thats what I said "As long as he was happy". Steve

Ride very slowly, look well ahead, keep relaxed and with a loose grip. Steve

If I ever started off in this way I would never have bought a motorbike. If the bike needs it I buy it. I do as much of the servicing as I can to save money and because I like doing it. If I am at all concerned I give the bike to a professional to do. You just cannot put a price on...

Totally agree with RAIN GEAR, it is always the first thing I pack. My packing list for my 1000 miler was. Rain gear Credit card Vehicle recovery card Thermos for coffee Sleeping bag That was it. You don`t need anything special or loads of gear, you are not going around the world...

Music by Enja, I think. Steve