Search results

Well, my FZ6 is no more. I bought a 2011 Triumph Street Triple yesterday. 5 minutes into the test ride I was grinning and knew I wanted it. It really does everything I want in a motorcycle. Light, torquey, agile and no wind buffeting. Even riding 70mph on the interstate was much quieter...

I've had my eye on a Street Triple for a while but am now seeing good deals on 2010 Speed Triples. Prices are lower than the Street due to the new version ST that is now hitting stores. Anyone ride one of these? Just sitting on one the ergos felt better to me than the Street but am concerned...

Hopefully this is not a duplicate post, but check out this Taiwanese commercial. It's amazing how touching a commercial can be. It's for a bank but is based on a true strory about a group of old men out for one more adventure. YouTube - TC Bank- Dream Rangers Tim

Had an "interesting" ride today. My ride took me South on Falls Rd in Baltimore County, a semi-rural area populated by rich folk with lots of property. It's a fun, twisty road lined with trees on both sides. I've ridden it many times but today was nearly my last. I was going along with...

Anyone use one of these? It appears to be a more sophisticated version of a cartridge emulator. This one claims to tell the difference between movement of the wheel and that of the chassis. Although a little more expensive than the RaceTech gizmo they say most users can stick with the stock...

I was going for an early morning ride so I opened the shed, mounted the bike, retracted the kick-stand and started to roll the bike back wards only to find it tough to move. A quick look back revealed a completely flat rear tire. Arrrggghh!! I put it on the center stand and started looking...

SOLD Brand new Top Saddlery seat. Just too cushy for me I'm afraid. My cyclist's butt seems to want a firmer seat. Great deal as you don't have to worry about getting a torn or cracked one from France...

I just rec'd my new Top Saddlery seat last night and figured I'd post a few impressions. First, although the box was a bit crushed on one corner the seat was well packed; double bagged and lots of shredded foam for packing. The seat itself was in fine shape, no holes or cracks. The rubber...

As I mentioned in another thread, I bought a pair of the shorty Pazzo-style levers from Helmet_hk on eBay. The clutch lever needed metal removed from the mount as it was a bit too wide for the bracket and included bushing. Others have reported this and, while a bit of a pain, it was still...

I've searched the forum but have some questions regarding installing an FZ1 handlebar on the FZ6. Does the brake cylinder hose have to be moved to avoid any interference? And, if so, can I just loosen to bolt a bit without having to bleed the whole assy.? Tim

Went to Triumph Come Home in PA this morning to test ride a Street Triple R and, hopefully, a few others. Well, they were moaning that they did not have enough sign-up sheets and may only run one demo. The good news was that I got there early and snagged the ST3R. It was a group ride but...

I am considering getting a Top Saddlery seat for my FZ6 and have a couple questions from those of you who have one. 1) I am 6'1" tall and would like a bit more seat height. Is the TS saddle any taller? 2) I tend to sit all the way back on the stock saddle. Is the riser on the TS seat the...

First off, I don't race but love twisty roads and don't do any knee down riding on the streets. Still, I wonder if mods like RaceTech's cartridge emulator for the fork would be worth it. At 160lbs both front and rear springs are right on the money according to RaceTech's website. A nearby...

At least in Europe. 2010 Yamaha FZ8 Tim

I have not seen anything on this forum so I guess I'll put it out there. You should check it out, very funny stuff. They really go to town on the loud pipes crowd, Harley riders particularly. We apologize... Tim

Yamaha Video Spoof: Spies reveals secrets of success to Yamaha MotoGP men - | Motorcycle News | Bike News | Motorbike Videos | MCN Tim

I want to hook up a Garmin Nuvi 500 GPS to my FZ6's power. The adapter I have ordered can connect directly to the battery but, it seems to me, that a better solution would be to attach it to a switched 12vdc connection. Can anyone guide me on how to do this? I suppose RatShack has an...

Check out the weld on my FZ6's chain guard tab. Who the hell was working that day? Overall I think the bike is very well made but how did this pass through inspection? Tim

I had an "interesting" incident on my FZ6 today. Coming home from work on I95 North from Baltimore I came up to the toll booth. I have M-Tag so was in the express lane. Lots of traffic, as usual, so there were plenty of cars around. I slow down to about 10mph as I pass through and start to...

FS: Cortech DSX Denim pants. 32 waist \ 34 length (Blue) $50.00 shipped to the lower 48. Only worn a couple of times and are a bit loose on me. DSX Denim Pants • 13.5 Oz. Denim Construction provides comfortable durability. • Perforated Brazilian leather panels are used as lining in...