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    Had my first OH SH*t Moment!

    The same thing happened to me yesterday while stuck on a freeway in traffic. The car in front of me was passing a joint around. Since the sunroof was the only ventilation the smell was blowing directly back in my face. I was a little worried about getting a contact buzz, but it didn't happen.
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    Motorcycle parasailing?

    I wanted to see a parasailer being pulled by a motorcycle. That would be crazy. :rockon:
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    Where should I ride to?

    Wow. The last trip was amazing. Great pictures. Great captions. I thought you were kidding about riding to Florida when I first read this. Now, after seeing your last trip, anything other than Key West will be too short for you. The South America trip you mentioned in the other thread has always...
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    I hate sweet potatoes.

    I watched Sling Blade for the first time last Sunday. Then three days later I see this quote on the fz6-forum. Just another freaky coincidence that seem to happen every so often. Must be a sign that I should get some sweet potato fries.
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    Stalling at high altitude

    Thank you everyone for your help. I was able to safely ride home through the mountains without any more problems. Upon further inspection, my idle speed at 4500 feet above sea level was low (1050-1150 RPM) so I increased it to spec. I also moved the tool kit to my saddle bags so I could get...
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    Stalling at high altitude

    I was above 7000 feet. Like you said, I do live at sea level, so I was hoping this was the case. Does the 2005 FZ6 have a carburetor? I thought it was fuel injected. My route had so few stops along the way so before I knew it I was on the other side of the mountains. Now I am just...
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    Stalling at high altitude

    I saw a sign at one point saying the elevation was 7000ft above sea level. I live at sea level and have never taken the bike above 2000 ft before. Everything was running fine in the foothills before the mountains and in the valley after the mountains. Everything is running good again now that I...
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    Stalling at high altitude

    While riding through the Sierra Nevada mountains my 2005 FZ6 was stalling every time I came to a stop. Instead of a violent motion like in my earlier riding days, the engine just seemed to slow down and fade away. The first few times I thought I might be doing something wrong. Then I began to...
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    HSA account (Way off topic)

    Exactly. Health Savings Account vs. Flexible Spending Account. Two entirely different programs. Unlike a Flexible Spending Account where the goal is to guess your out of pocket expenses for the year, the goal of the Health Savings Account is to save for your future health care costs. The idea is...
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    Bay Area commuter advice

    Thanks for the meter-feeder information. I never knew about the cards before. I never have change on me so I usually use San Francisco Motorcycle Parking to find the free parking spots even if I have to walk several extra blocks.
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    Funniest family guy clips

    To go along with the cool whip: YouTube - Family Guy - Ruined YouTube - Family Guy - 80's Dancing YouTube - Peter Griffin vs.Christian Bale
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    First time rider in the street

    Did you take the MSF course? It is a great way to gain confidence before riding on the streets.
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    This forum is great

    Once again this forum comes through whenever I need information. I accidentally left the key in the ignition at work today. :spank: Immediatey I went to the forum to see how to move the tank to get to the battery so I could get a jump start. Within the first few search results I found...
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    What route would you take to Reno?

    Too bad there is no great way to get to Yosemite. Yosemite is amazing, but the ride through the central valley is boring and full of highways. Your route looks pretty good to me.
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    Pushing is hard...

    How far?:confused:
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    please help - VIN question

    When I moved to California they had to get an engine VIN. I forget exactly where it was. It might have been engraved. I think it was visible when you crouched down and looked at the engine from around the chain. Sorry I don't remember more. The DMV worker I had found it for me. It took a few...
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    Sliders jeans on sale

    Haha Botch. Good find on the pants, but I don't think you really outsmarted the man. The two pants are a different style. The $49.99 pants are loose fit, the $59.99 are relaxed fit. Still a good deal though. :thumbup:
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    Have your wife/significant-other asked you to….

    My wife had a better suggestion a while back. Sell one car and buy a bike. That is exactly what we did. :thumbup:
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    Funny, but a little on the "inapropriate" side

    You can watch all South Park episodes for free on SouthParkStudios.com
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    First time on the hills in San Francisco

    Final score: The hills in SanFrancisco 1, me 0 My wife and I want to a friend's house in San Francisco last night. We took the bike. It was my first time riding the bike into the city and her first time on the back at highway speeds. The highway was no problem.She even said "I love this" a...
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