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I'm sorry to say but sometimes I'm embarassed that USA has gone this direction. All these special, B.S., this/that tack-on fees nowadays: it's ridiculous and, seriously, obvious revenue-motivated "cleverness." Many of the traffic "fines" nowadays... The "official" stance is always, isn't it...

Slabbing, I agee. There should be some kind of rule (unwritten?) that more than 500 miles slab per month is excessive. The whole Interstate 5 freeway from LA to Sacramento should be labled as "Drab Slab" and be avoided by sport motorcyclists. Cliff, you're right, it's a waste of rubber/tires to...

I'm not one of those who categorically say, "Go buy new tire" but yours looks like, as mentioned already, something is separating with the rubber compound. What kind of tire is it? Is that Bridgestone? What model? Check manufacterer date yet? Does NOT look good to me. Looks dangerous (and I will...

How come girls don't ride? Didn't it used to be that way with car racing, university attendance, political office, certain employment categories, car mechanics, military, etc.? Not that many ride unless pillion. Then you come along...

Ducati? Doesn't everybody ride one?

Laws against motorcycle lane splitting: What a mamby pamby society. To get underwear (or is it still diapers?) in a bunch over motorcycles filtering through traffic? And in NYC area? Geesh. That sucks. Yeah, as in some other states, we have on-line traffic school here in CA, also. Only costs...

I think running with frame sliders outweigh the risks of a frame cracking. However, be extra careful when tightening down the frame sliders as the aluminum frame mount threads can easily strip if not careful. Before installing frame sliders, I recommend that one "test-torque" the existing frame...

Post #23 design is tops!

Geesh. What was it?!!!!!!!!!!!!! Reminds me of a warning that another forum member, Red Wasp, gave us riders about watching out for spray painted circles on a US Forest (paved) road. Boy, he wasn't kidding! There were very deep sinkholes inside the painted circles. Road hazards: one of the...

One of these (like the top version) would be nice. Are they iron onable? Wondering: how do you adhere one to mesh material?

I think I'm going to get sick. :( (Camping, riding, breathtaking country, nightsky, OMG) It's so rewarding to reconnect with planet, the "other" world. Maybe next year...

I've had both, good and bad experiences with cops. One of the bad ones: Two zealous officers "targeted" me for alleged DUI. I knew I wasn' DUI (even under ridiculous blood alcohol "presumptive" law). Arrested me in my driveway, seemed more bent on (time: about 2:00 am) getting me to "concede"...

Funny, because I just changed out my front disc pads because, just like with you, an inner pad was more worn than its opposing outside pad. Once I took it apart, I realized that replacing pads wasn't still really necessary but I replaced them anyway. I, too, was thinking that it was some...

One of the main pros of the FZ6 is the fuel mileage. While I could enjoy a 1 liter bike, I know that I would never even get close to the FZ6 mileage. Nice write-up!

Excellent and entertaining! However, I didn't notice any empty beer cans strewn about or a cold one just about to be popped for a finale. Don't you drink beer?;)

Italian for helmet: "casca"

You don't understand.;) These $100 an hour motorcycle mechanic people may have HUGE boat payments. And then, you tack on fuel for a 30 foot boat. Do you know how much fuel a 30 foot boat will use in just one hour? Probably over 12 gallons per hour. Also, there's probably a berthing charge---that...

Understand. Gawd, I suppose rent prices, etc., are a consideration but I just loath the 100% nanny state mentality. OMG, maybe checking oil level or tire pressure would be okay? Can't even wash vehicle..... Geesh, I guess changing wiper blades would be OUT OF THE QUESTION! Uggh!

I guess for those who don't have a work area/time/desire to DIY have to entrust a high paid mechanic and that still doesn't necessarily mean satisfaction. Hope you find a good shop/mechanic. Be careful with the chain adjustment, a little too tight and you prematurely wear out sprockets, chain...

Funny, I noticed that spot same afternoon and played (with boot sole) with it (was it with Nick watching?) but it didn't feel to be slick. I'm inclined it was an object or something else on the roadway. I imagine Wavex or somebody else here may take a harder look/study...:confused: