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Tuono... I've drooled over one in the dealers showroom. I actually considered selling a Kidney to pay for one. Sadly, the dealer could not find a buyer for my Kidney and we couldn't strike a deal. I want a Tuono R in the worst possible way!

Bingo! In stock form, an FZ6 typically puts out horsepower in the mid to upper 80's at the rear wheel. There are frictional losses through the transmission, chain and wheel that cause a difference in power between the crank and wheel. Unless you add forced induction (turbo or...

Most hardware stores and even some grocery stores will sell Kerosene/ paraffin in a sealed jug. If you cannot locate it that way, check the barbeque section and you'll find quart or liter containers of charcoal lighter fluid. It's basically on odorless version of Kerosene that will clean...

That was amazing!

My total time on the bike today was less than 30 minutes. In the 10 minutes it took me to get from my house to destination, I experienced a lack of energy that was followed by a headache and finally a feeling of everything closing in around me (tunnel vision). Thankfully I was able to get...

While out for a ride today, I started to feel a bit disconnected from the task at hand. It's unseasonably warm and humid for September (high 80's and humidity is over 90%). I was in full gear, and traffic was moving slow which didn't help get any air moving over me or the bike. I...

If it weren't for hauling around all my duty gear, or towing my boat, I'd never use my truck all riding season.

Lots of practice, skill and confidence! Nice and clean run.

Well done Fizzer6... rep added!

Those numbers I provided came from the company who drilled the well on my parents property. Those numbers might be skewed by the gas industry, but it's all I have. Not trying to blow smoke up anyone's ass, just merely saying that vast number of the wells operate without incident. There...

I have a buddy who was supposed to take a job in Wyoming 2 years ago as a part in a large scale wind turbine project. The company was going to install several hundred turbines but the project was scrapped because it wasn't "green" enough. I forget the projected megawatts produced, but the...

With fracking (hydraulic fracturing), the gas company drills a conventional well bore and then injects a mixture of water and chemicals into the bedrock under high pressure to fracture the rock and release the gas. There is a gas boom going in Northern Michigan right now and my parents property...

Just one of those small rubberized number "1" tags with the dealers name and phone number.

This will keep me busy for a few hours!

The FZ6 clutch is immersed in oil which is sealed in the crankcase. Are you sure it was the clutch you were smelling, and not something burning off the hot exhaust (road tar, loose asphalt...ect)?

Can't say I blame the cops. Stunt riding has no place on the street.

Some folks insist on learning things the hard way. You've tried to help him, not much else you can do. Glad to hear his injuries were minimal.

Not military, but I have plenty of friends who are. 1. Keep your mouth shut and do as you're told. 2. Don't volunteer for anything 3. Don't be the first, or the last to do anything. 4. Keep your weapon, uniform and boots clean. 5. Remember decorum... remove your cover...

Hopefully Amy Winehouse will find her peace in the afterlife since she couldn't find it in her 27 years here on Earth. Sadly, her obituary was written long ago. All they filled in was the date and location.

I do a short warm-up if starting out with a cold engine. It's pretty much just long enough to put my gear on and do a pre-ride inspection. I check my bulbs, chain and tires. Usually the engine has warmed to 120-130 degrees by the time my helmet is on, and I'm ready to go.