Search results

So I was riding to work yesterday, in shall we say spirited fashion as I was running a little late, and lets face it, sometimes when you have the power, you feel the need to use it, although not always in the smartest of situations. So I was moving "efficiently" through traffic and got to the...

Hey guys I just removed my centerstand and flipped my washers on the rearsets and now I'm getting a new, strong vibration through the bars, pegs and seat. I already read everything thread on vibration I could find but this is new and very recent so I can't see how it would be an existing issue...

Hey guys my new set of vortex racing stands got here today :rockon:. I assembled the rear no problem, tapped the swingarm, installed the new spools and all was peachy. Got the front stand together but when i went to put the bike up on it I noticed it seems like I can't get the pin into the...

Hey does anyone know if you can tap your swingarm to accept spools for using a rear wheel racing stand? If so, can you still access the rear wheel and remove it with the bike staying on the spools? I know our swingarms aren't tapped from the factory but the swingarm slider method of supporting...

Hey guys ordered my 520 chain conversion with -1 front +2 rear Vortex sprockets, shipped out Saturday morning, should be here Tuesday :rockon:. Already got the speedohealer w/ yamaha connectors (about to pop a cold one and head to the garage to install it actually). Just was wondering if there...

Hey guys got my ASV shorties in blue I bought of mellofelow (awesome seller btw) and got them all mounted up and adjusted on the baby!!! Personally I think they look sick, but since the blue doesn't quite match the bike I was thinking some solid black grips to break up the color scheme might...

Purchased his spare set of brand new in box ASV shorties for my 07 FZ6. Worked with me on getting everything set up, had it packed up the day he promised, soon as the Paypal money hit his account he shipped it straight out and I recieved it two days later. Product is in flawless condition...

Hey guys pretty much positive I wanna go to a 15T front sprocket to give me that wheelie making torque on the low end :rockon: Just wanted to double check if I need to/should replace my chain at the same time? Also, for those who have the -1 front sprocket on their bikes already, how much...

Hey guys I am all the way across town from my bike and therefore can't access my owners manual, but I am on the same end of town as the yamaha dealership that opens in an hour. Can anyone tell me if there is a 6,000 mile servce on our bike and if so what it consists of so I can decide if I...

Hey guys now that its warming up more I keep seeing more bikes on the road, and as a result more guys parking their bikes in the dashed space between handicap spots for wheelchair unloading or parking in the dashed area next to a handicap spot serving as wheelchair access to the crosswalk...

So if you find yourself as I did with scratched/gouged crank case after a low-side or a little 0mph woops...you are left with 3 options. Replace the crank case (mucho time and $$$) leave it scuffed up so your riding buddies can tease you, or....... Starting out: the scratches= I went...

Hey guys got my TBR slip ons coming on monday and I'm gonna be getting them on ASAP :steve:. My question is I am also looking at installing a cat eliminator pipe probably from Arrow and wanted to know how hard this is to do and what is required for the install because if its a huge PITA to do...

Hey guys lookin at potentially upgrading my tires for a softer compound with better grip. Not too worried about having to replace them more frequently as a result of increased wear, just wondering what anyone has used/is using that they would recommend to provide additional traction and more...

Hey guys was on my way to my bank inside a small shopping center with a grocery store, couple misc. shops, etc. As I pulled in a guy had his truck in reverse so his backup lights were on but he wasn't moving....as I pulled into the lot on the main straightaway where I obiviously had...

Hey guys went and saw death race....typical Jason Statham movie....good lookin girls, stuff blowing up left and right, people getting killed....not worth 10 bucks necessarily but could make for a heck of a rental with some pizza and a few beers with the boys :thumbup:

hey guys thinking about getting the comfort seat for my fz6, but given that its over $200.00 I wanted to get everyone's opinion on if it makes enough of a difference to be worth that extra scratch? Also are there any drawbacks to the seat such as the seat shifting during high speed cornering...

hey guys looking to ditch the stock ant feelers on my 07 fz6 was wondering if anyone knew if the st machine pig spotter mirrors for an r6 would work? any other suggestions encouraged as well

Hey guys new to the forum and saw this section so I figured I'd share my story. My best friend Andrew S. died on june 20th after surviving six weeks in the hospital with 3rd degree burns over 90% of his body. He loved sportbikes and the motorcycling culture with a passion, and would have in...