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Hey all, so I've noticed my brakes squeaking (newer pads, high quality) and put it up on the centerstand to see if the brakes were retracting. I could only get about 1/4 of a free spin on the wheel, so I decided to clean the pistons off. I took off the left front brake, the wheel still didn't...

Hey all, been awhile since I've signed on (glad to see Wolfman still leading the pack in posts). So here's the deal... I'm about to change the chain and sprockets (21k miles) as well as the brake pads and rear tire. However, I'm in a quandry. I bought a 15t and a 16t (stock) front...

I wasn't going to mention this but then thought, if this lesson saved my ass then it's worth reminding everyone. Went to work this morning, worked, went to sailing lessons (good times, with a cutie too) then heading home at around 8:45. Not a few miles from home there is a left turn and I am...

I have a 2008 with 14000 miles on her, and I am noticing some problems when downshifting. The shifter feels like it is "bottoming" out, for a lack of better words. It happens when going from 4th into 3rd (sometimes) and 3rd into 2nd and first, pretty much all the time now. I noticed it a few...

Well, just got a vholdr camera (haven't played with it much yet) and planning a ride from CT to Halifax this weekend. Taking Friday and Monday off for sure, maybe longer if I need it. I plan on leaving after work on Thursday and getting as far North as I can, getting a hotel in Maine somewhere...

Just picked up a 2003 SV1000S, (the S means naked) for 2300 bucks! Mint condition, totally stock, 3400 miles. I don't know what I am going to do with 2 bikes, sell one probably... I have to see how I like the 1000 and see what one goes. Funny though, not long ago at all I was talking about...

I've found that I tend towards more long hauls on the FZ6 then short spirited runs. Don't get me wrong, I love the twisties, but living 8 hours from my family and driving to NC (from CT) a few times a year to visit friends is alot on the ol' fizzer. I know the engine is made for it but keeping...

Saw this on craigslist the other day, just got her home. I'm always itching to pull out the tools and work on the bike, but let's be honest, the FZ is an '08, not much needs done. So I picked up this little gem, a 1981 Honda CB750, AKA The POS. Electricals are shot, lines are rotted, over the...

I was going to take off my wheel to bring it in for new tires and found this bolt was rattling around it was so loose. I put a socket in it and it came out with no tension at all. Just letting you all know, might wanna do a check next time. P.S. - I have never messed with it before, so I am...

Saw an FZ6 on the subase yesterday, parked near the bowling alley. Anyone here? Edit: Subase is in Groton, not New London, I know I know.

I don't know if I mentioned this before in a thread, but I figured out my plan... BACKGROUND While leaving my road to get on the main a month ago or so, a woman (20's) in a red car made a hard left and almost hit me. I am talking head on collision here. I was sitting still in the left turn...

I had a HUGE bug spread across my visor... but cleaned it before I thought to take a pic. Will post the next ones though. I want to see your visors after a good ride! Doesn't have to be huge, but messy is preferable!

Is there anything I can do to lube them without taking them apart? I looked at the how-to on changing them, seems rough, I would rather just maintain and possibly extend the life. Is there a way to get grease in there?

The service manual says to use a "Drive chain cutter". Whatever that is. How do I remove it? Move the rear wheel forward enough to take it off, or what?

I have a cheapo installed right now, just zip tied on so that I could have my GPS for a trip I took, but want to drill out my fairing (the little piece on the right, whatever it's called, the one that gets in the way when the tank is lifted) and install a permanent one. Here's what I found...

Hahaha so I guess my mom has been "mentioning" getting a bike for awhile, he finally found one the bank repo'd. It's a 2000 Harley Road King Classic, with alot of extras I guess (haven't seen it yet), picked it up for 7 grand. He called me and says "So when are we riding?" I joked with him...

So I am building my toolbox, I pick up tools as I need them. Just picked up a good torque wrench the other day, pretty excited about that. Also got a set of large metric sockets (32mm for the rear axle). I was wondering what tools you guys (and girls) have that have proved to be invaluable...

Ok, so I read all the threads on here about it, the string method, the make sure the teeth are center in the chain method, etc. but if I go off the built in notches (2008 model) as a gauge it's obviously WAY off. Why do they put them there??? I ignored them, eyed it straight and it SEEMS...

So I know alot of people, while on a long tour, will camp at sites along the way. I'm into that, but alot of times I don't have a definite plan about where I am going to end up for the night. How do you find campsites in the area? There definitely aren't as many as hotels around. Also, any...

Did a quick search, didn't see this posted yet, but wow, HILARIOUS!! Poor kid haha YouTube - David After Dentist