I just ordered the Alps Mountaineering Mystique two person due to it's small pack size. Any thoughts on this tent or other tents that pack small and work well for motorcycle camping?
Is there any way to make my clutch on my '04 a little easier to pull? I have cable lube, but am hearing from some that lube won't help. My left hand gets pretty tired on long trips. Any suggestions for easing the pain?
I am looking into upgrading from my GIVI luggage system with e21 sidebags to the cleaner looking Givi V35 and accompanying mounting kit. My main concern is the added width that these cases might add to the bike. I see they are listed at being about 12 inches deep from mount to shell. I'm not...
I am looking to upgrade my Tourmaster / Cortech Draft Jacket's back protector. The standard protector is foam and not much more. Any ideas on an aftermarket CE level one or two Rated back protector that might fit in this jacket?
I have a dark blue upper cowling for sale. There is a crack the size of a pinky-tip along the top corner of the cowling where the windshield meets the cowling from a 0 mph dump in a dirt lot. Make me an offer and it's yours. Pickup only in the Phoenix Metro area.
I like to sit as upright and as comfortable as possible on my FZ for touring purposes. What's my best option...Top Saddlery, Yamaha Gel Seat, Corbin, or a Spencer's upgrade to my stocker? I'm looking for comfort and value on this one. Looks like the only one that might change ergos might be...
While the FZ performed flawlessly over an 1100 strip across the southwest this past week, my butt took a beating at times. Aside from a Corbin seat does anyone have an alternative solution for saddle butt on the FZ for long trips?
Any suggestions for grips that help dampen vibration for long trips? Maybe different bar ends? I have some aftermarket PROgrips that are a little spongy, but still feel some vibration over long rides. Any suggestions?
Has anyone put different pegs on their FZ for long trips? I'm thinning of some thicker vibration dampening pegs or something along those lines. I found my right foot falling asleep after 80 miles or so due to vibration during my last trip. It helped to shift into sixth whenever possible, but...
I recently dumped my bike trying to roll up hill on a dirt road from a dead stop. The "accident" cracked off a small piece of the upper fairing right below the windshield of my 2004. I am wondering how to protect the upper fairing if something stupid happens like this again. My frame sliders...
This is a brand new Givi 351 mounting kit. This kit is needed if you want to install side case racks without a top case rack. This kit mounts to the outside of your exhaust and under your seat allowing you to quickly bolt your GIVI side case racks to the FZ6. $40 shipped. $35 if you can pick...
I currently have two Givi e21 side cases, but have found them to run out of room from time to time. I am considering either going with a 38 liter top case along with the e21'a or getting 36 or 38 liter side cases to replace the e21's. Any thoughts? I'm worried about raising the center of...
I am planning a trip into Colorado this summer on my '04. A friend suggested getting heated grips. Any ideas for keeping my hands warm at high Colorado elevation without breaking the bank?
I am getting ready to replace my fork seals. I would like to replace the fork protectors with fork gaiters. Any ideas as to where I could find gaiters for a 2004 Fazer?