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Does it smell like burning wood or lawn debris? If so, it's probably just dozens of bug a$$es burning off of your pipes. I smell it all the time when I get home.

Re: Oil Consumption good rule of thumb then is to check it frequently and change it when you see the level drop. Good info!

Ah, I see... It's a gear ratio thang. In that case, I bet a bigger rear sprocket would add a little to the top end...

Yep, another reason to be fearful and stay tuned to the network news and not go outside. This was actually a big problem with BF Goodrich tires a little while back on Ford Explorers and small vans related to a huge batch of them that were skinned improperly or with the wrong adhesive, and...

I've had mines to 12omph, and you can barely tell. I like the naked style, but do not care for fighting the air. It's why the fairing and screen are there in the first place. Anyhoo, I have read of "top speed" mentioned here a few times, and wonder... Does the 07 FZ6 ONLY go to 145...

Hells yeah, get an FZ6! New or used, it doesn't matter. Stay within your comfort zone, watch the road and for god's sake, the other idiots in those four-wheeled boxes! You'll like it WAY more than the svr650.

fookin squids... That poor guy let his "firends" coax him onto a POS Gixxer. What idiots, they sound like theah from Reveah aw Lynn. Guido retards. Even if I was deaf, and couldn't heah theah awwful MA accents, I'd haveknown it from the sideways hat and "sick" painted in what appeahs...

I can't believe there were only two posts that adressed one of the most important, if not THE most important mod to any street bike: suspension!!! Yes, before you spend a dime on cosmetics, go ahead and get your rear peload and front forks set up *just for you*. Nothing like putting traction...

ROFLMAO! You owe me a new keyboard, as this one just got drenched in coffee and snot!

Um, her fine butt can test my saddle, but so long as we don't leave the garage, if you know what I mean, and I think you do... LOL Squids to me are the Oakley/shorts/no helmet or skullbucket/flip flop/sneaker wearing amatuers, (yes, I said AMATUERS,) who completely disregard any and all...

The really dangerous days of the Angels may be over, but they still traffic drugs, etc. and deal in less than legal comodities, shall we say. They started using black Jeep Cherokees to take some of their more delicate business around in. I knew an angel up north, and the tales he told...

Hey, sort of on-topic, do the 07's go past 142mph? I heard they cut off.

I was discussing this same idea with another guy who messes with his bikes, and he claims that changing the front sprocket to spin more can be bad on the motor and bearings. He likes to add 3 teeth to the rear, and states it does the exact same thing without messing around so near the main...

Well, I tried three things: 1: I tightened up the clutch cable, and noticed less buzz while riding, (got to have realistic conditions, and the other motorists were no doubt wondering what was wrong with me as I raced around in 2nd gear,) 2: I tried LOOSENING the cable. This didn't do much...

Did you go out and buy a new cable and do it yourself? If so, is it possible that just tightening it all up after reassembly eliminated the buzz-related slack? I have the same buzz, and I'm going to just tighten the cable and see if it buzzes. I'll get back to you after this thunderstorm...

Go to a PepBoys right now and pick up a Purolator filter, number PL14612 for the standard size, or I get the longer one, PL14610. Get some Rotella-T 5W 40 full synthetic, it can be had by the gallon for $17.00. You HAVE to change that break in oil out at 600mi, but since you went so long...

It should mention your output in the specific manual for your model, which can be found in the technical section here. It's a .pdf file, and very handy. Otherwise, find a dyno to put it on!

Lame... You should have called the poilce. I would have. Not that they would do anything, but at least it would be on record and they can tell you how to push it for insurance fraud. People wonder why insurance is so expensive...

Yeah, the tank sticker was a PITA to get off, and I ended up using WD-40, (weasel-piss,) to get all of the adhesive off. I can't imagine the swingarm stickers being any easier; once you get the clear top sticker off, you're left with the worst part: removing the actual pronted part and...

Meh... Never really been a huge fan of cruisers anyway, and wouldn't look twice at yet another V-twin or V-quad design. I like the I-4s. I don't see how slapping TWO V-twins together is somehow better, but to each his own. I'd rather have an FZ-1! :)