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Definitely prone to even more gunk under the tail. I like to spend more time riding and less time cleaning... to each their own though.

+1 (Except I will eat the hell out of some sushi and drink the hell out of imports)

Pilot Power or Pilot Power 2CT. The 2CT's are softer on the outer tire edge, but both will stick like glue. I've been getting about 4,500 miles out of my rear tire with the regular Powers. About double that on the front. Just switched to my first pair of the 2CT's so I can't give a...

Thanks for the link Maverick. The same thing happened to me and I ended up buying a generic at the auto parts store. The generic works and was a lot cheaper. The annoying thing is that it must be a different voltage (or something) because it flashes very fast instead of the slow flash of the...

8,000 on the stock tire for the 2005 model (whatever it was). Changed over to Power Pilots and now I'm getting about 4-4.5k.

Yes on spirited group rides when there's room for everyone in the group to safely pass. Solo riding never.

They're retarded. I'd never wear one either.

Gives new meaning to the phrase "bugging out". Just kidding dude... projects are good :thumbup: Keep that bike out of Tijuananese hands when you move. Jake

LMAO What size are the flips?

Excellent, glad to hear you're back on two wheels!

Re: Physical Contact with a Truck tonight. I hear ya man. You do what you see as appropriate. Just take some time from your day to relax, close your eyes and visualize this..... You grab a handful of throttle and take off in pursuit of the jackass. After closing in, you skillfully blip...

Dude, glad you're ok. Sounds like you were paying attention and your quick reaction kept you out of the hospital/morgue. Getting pegged by a cage rearview while in motion without a getoff is a credit to your ability. Next time chase their ass down to get the license and a driver description...

Shweet pics bro!

Better yet, get an oversized cover and sleep under it with your Smith&Wesson :welcome:

You're smart to think about this. I've lived in the San Diego area and yes, vehicles disappear and end up in Tijuana frequently. I had some theeves check out my bike a few months ago. They either didn't want it or they got spooked before taking it. The only reason I know they looked is...

Good info. Fortunately my getoff recovery was aided by adrenaline and another person... Jake

Read your manual. The rear shock is just a spring. You can adjust it to settings 1-7. "1" is softest, "7" is stiffest. The default setting for a US model year 2005 is "3". Your FZ6 toolbag has a rear spring wrench that can be used to change the settings. Remove your seat, put the wrench on...

If you're willing to pay $150 for a helmet you will have no problem finding a hardhat that is both DOT+SNELL certified. As others have noted, it's a complicated debate. Most of the debate revolves around the stiffness of the helmet shell. The question is whether it's better to have a hard...

Maxima Chain Wax. Use the search feature to find a bunch of previous threads on chain cleenage and loobage....

I'm not the most mechanically-inclined but I would say yes. Of course the rubber is still uni-directional. Jake