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When I got my FZ I sold my Bandit 400 not long after to a friend of mine. Actually, his wife bought it for him as a Xmas present, but that's neither here nor there. The majority of my non-solo riding since December has been with him. His comfort and skill level have come a long way, but he's...

I was very worried when I first installed my TBs. I thought everyone in the neighborhood (primarily elderly folks) would have something to say. My next door neighbor doesn't even notice when I leave and she's asleep. It helps that she likes bikes tho. She even said she wouldn't mind if I...

I like it :) I was toying with an idea similar to that when I had my Bandit still. My attempt ended horribly though. I didn't get a chance to attempt it with the FZ since my dad surprised me a xmas with a set of Givis. Until I get some of the quick release mounts I'm using them for winter /...

:rof: All seriousness aside, I hope things go well for you. Try to take an objective view of things...and, take my advice with a grain of salt. :) Good luck!

I'm still using the FE, but I did replace the turn signals and tag bolt lights. I wish I could shed some more light on it for you. I really liked the look of the TB signals that came with the kit. I had to ditch them after several folks said my signals were near invisible in sunlight. I...

:rof: I laughed so hard...Wow, she needs to understand the level of pain you were enduring and how that correlates to a loosened tongue that may not accurately describe the situation. :)

I gotta say, I love it. I have to ask, how do you like the mirrors? Were they a PITA to install? I have a project in my mind...only in my mind at this point, and probably there forever, but those mirrors call to me. Very sweet looking indeed. :thumbup:

Before I figured out what the issue was with my Bandit, I would have trouble from time to time getting it to start. So, sometimes I'd resort to bump starting her. So, I thought I'd share a story with you guys. I was at the gas station and much to my frustration, she wouldn't start once I...

I'm lucky enough to have a cousin that works at a local Honda shop. If I feel like dropping his name, I can get a discount. All I've had them do was install the tires for my Bandit after I had the rims off. I didn't feel like buying the proper tools. Plus I have no way to balance them. :)...

When I took my license test in Tennessee the instructor told me when waiting on a left turn arrow at a sensor triggered light, you can treat it like a stop sign when traffic allows a suitable gap. I didn't ever look into it more closely to see if it applies to only the left turn or not. I...

Wooot! Congrats, sir!

I fidget with the shifter at lights as well. I also tend to be OCD about checking my zippers at the beginning of rides. Then other times, I totally forget and ride 50 miles w/my jacket pocket unzipped, and my house keys contained within. I have this love of being faster than everyone else...

I really don't know what to say, man. Other than to +1 what Fred said :) Best of luck to you tho!

NW is right. I'm just across the state line from Chattanooga, TN. If you ride thru at the right time, you can encounter some "traffic" :) For the most part, the folks who have lived out there for a while know how to hold to their side of the road. The occasional UPS truck or dumptruck can be...

I'd like to apologize upfront for the bouncing video and poor-ish audio. If I would have waited until I had a camera designed for this, I'm sure it would have turned out better. As it is, I used one of those flex type tripods and just a run of the mill 7 MP Kodak camera. All in all, I think...

Well, first of all, I was just mentioning speed with the buzzing comment. I totally didn't think of that connotation when I typed it out. My sister's boyfriend has loaned me two books I am starting to delve into. The roads were rather damp on the way home this evening, so I behaved myself...

:cheer: Congrats! :) Well done.

Hmm...yes, addition rather than pulling back to prevent. I like that. Gotta keep myself fundamentally sound, or improve my fundamentals :) Depends on how you want to view it. Hell, Both!

I was buzzing my way home tonight and I ignored the universe's way of telling me to slow down, again. Coming around a corner into a straight I was narrowly able to navigate around a fallen bush. Nothing too terrible to write home about that, but yes, one of those subliminal messages. Slow...

The other day I was zipping along too quickly and nearly ran a redlight. I could have gunned it, but I chose to stop, and ended up bout 15 feet past the white line...chattering up the rear tire pretty well. I need to do what you did :) Thanks for the informative post and encouraging me to...