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My 06 sounds exactly like the first video. I think it is normal and it has always sounded that way (6500 miles). I think if there was something wrong, we would be hearing about a lot of engine issues or breakdowns, but that is not the case. I ride with earplugs so I only hear it when I am doing...

I use pads like that on my mountain bike. There are a different brand, but the pads moving can be an issue. To echo the above, my leather riding pants work very well and the pads stay put. I have unfortunately tested them, but walked away.( Joe Rocket Blaster pants). It comes down to what fits...

After watching that added video, I retract my statement. Those guys had it coming!!!

Great video, all except the d-bag who threw the bicycle in front of the motorcyclist. That hurt to watch.

D'oh! I missed that. Thanks.

Any news? Good luck everyone!

Sorry to hear about your crash, but glad to hear you are ok. I wonder if it was black ice, given the temperature? There may have very little that you could have done. I had a crash a while back that chewed up my rear axel a bit, on the threads of the nut, but I've had no problems when I took the...

I think ABS is the only thing I wished my bike had. I felt that improving the suspension also made a big difference in the bike's ability to brake effectively. I am no longer having to deal with major dive. But given the wet, slippery conditions I deal with, ABS would be nice.

I though my 06 was shift red. Could the be different in different countries?

Woo Hoo!! I love supporting this great community!!! Ride safely everyone!

I have used the Uncaged sliders and they worked very well. I now am using some FS6 sliders, but luckily have not had to test them. I do have a question? The FS6 sliders are torqued to spec but the delrin puck still rotates. Is this a problem? I did a search and an old post said someone with...

Here are three that come to mind: Woke up after a 3 day coma (mountain bike accident) gave Noam Chomsky the finger after he was hogging my classroom and gave me the stink eye (when I was a grad student) Shook Betty White's hand.

The new ride looks great! I'm glad you are healing and I hope they get that infection sorted out soon.

I say frame sliders first, a necessity. Then number two would be proper springs and oil. That made a big difference for me (I weight 195lbs). much better handling with less nose dive.

I agree about the headers if that is the main way to life the front end. I did at more as a backup support. As for adjusting the rebound, Hyperpro recommends chnaging the fork oil to 15w and it seems to do the trick quite nicely.

I'm glad that you are here to tell the tale! Take care and heal up. I had a mountain bike accident years ago and was in a coma for 3 days. I too had the memory erased of the accident (and the whole day prior). The memories never came back, even after returning to the scene. I just mention...

I have an 06 and experienced the jerky throttle first hand. I added a PCIII (stock map and stock filter/exhaust) and it made a huge difference. The bike is much smoother in the off/on throttle transition. I think the bike is tuned very lean for emissions/mpg, but we pay the price in the jerky...

I've hung some weight on the grab rails (backpacks with books and a 3 gallon fuel can filled with water). That works but I also supplemented that with a jack and a phone book supporting the headers.

Ok, thanks. It looks like DIY is the only way.

I only get migraine 2-3 a year but they are bad when I do (searing, throbbing pain, nausea, etc). I gte a clear visual aure, like a tunnel vision (part of my vision goes away like a blind spot). When I see that, I talke a 100mg Imitrex(rx) and two extra strength Excedrin (for the caffeine...