Mine did not come w/comfort seat either. I had initially thought the comfort seat was one of the changes for "09 as stated on the website (I kept looking at the seat thinking I maybe the seat had been switched, but I had no referrence). I purchased the Yamaha Gel seat, though haven't had a...
Ok, I'll chime in for us "semi-seasoned" folks. I'm 50 years old.
I believe that riding helps keep me sharp in both mental and physical capacities because of what's needed everytime you get out on the road. I get a thrill everyday that I ride! I ride as often as I can - any excuse/reason to...
I have Bagster tank covers on my FJR and 919. The best way I have found to get them tight and "form fitted" is to put them on in the sun (heat) and let it sit for a little bit. That will give it a bit more elasticity to fit the form of the tank better.
Fred, I just saw this thread. That is an awesome project. I can only dream of accomplishing something like that, but I don't have those skills. It looks great. I'm diggin' where you brought it from to where it is. A lot of time, effort, patience, imagination and of course $$$$ involved. I really...
That article was very interesting reading. But within the article stating prestige as one of the main assets, word association to prestige in my mind said EXPENSIVE, though that's a relative term. So, let me clarify that. For me, it would be expensive.
32 degrees F in conjuction w/rain or snow, I'm done! Icy in spots. We got dusted with a little snow yesterday and today. In garage plugging up battery tenders. Tucking them in under covers.
If you can have both, then do so. They are different beasts. If in the future you find you prefer one over the other, you have an asset to sell. There are many variables that will help you decide, seen and unforseen.
I have more than one bike and ride day to day according to how I feel; who I...
I understand where you are coming from, but, when in a mental state of wanting to ride which already has its inherent dangers (the riding part, not the mental state :D ) and then increased dangers (Low viz or others through no fault of your own), I would err on the side of caution/safety. Live...