riding

Hello. I recently purchased a 2009 FZ6 and went searching for a forum to find useful information on. This seems like a good place. I have only been riding since this past fall. I picked up a 2007 Buell Blast in the fall and have been riding it. Its great around town, but is not fun at...

Although the rules of the roads are essentially the same for cars and motorcycles, you must separate your driving habits so it doesn't cross over to your riding. Most of you ride recreationally, therefore you probably spend more time behind the wheel than the handlebars and may forget some of...

Hi Guys I will be riding my bike as little as eight miles a day now. And otherwise making shorter trips then in the past. New job, very local, gonna be a very local commuter now. Is there anything I need to know about specific bike maintenance for short distance daily usage? I have read that...

Signed up for this today, its all for the Air Ambulance, ride out in the day and a festival at a RAF museum in the afternoon should be a good day out in 2 weeks for anyone in the Midlands. Rideout starts at Shrewsbury up to Cosford, £5 to enter the rideout, free entry to the festival/museum...

Hey Everyone, I just picked up a 2008 FZ6 (Blue) the other night!! Little bit about me.This is my 3rd bike, following a GS500 and Multistrada 620, after not having a bike for the past year. I consider myself on the taller side of riders, 6'4", and I've already logged some hours the past...

So I was on my way to work yesterday and after about 5 minutes or less of riding I suddenly lost cylinders 1 and 4, the whole bike then cut out about 20 feet after that which I think was due to the ignition fuse blowing. I got the bike home and took it all apart and started testing wires etc...

Hey Everyone, My names Matt, I'm from NY, and after looking through these forums for the past few months, I realized I should probably join up! I started riding last October (2014), finished up the MSF course on a Friday, got my license that day, and got my 2006 FZ6 that Sunday and I couldn't...

I will soon be investing in my first pair of riding boots and I am not sure which to get. My main riding is commuting and weekend state park trips. I do not plan on going to the track, although I know some features of track boots are much safer, like the ankle protection that limits rolling your...

Are riding boots at all worth it? Other than ventilation, do they even really have any features over standard work boots? Is there any notable protection to be gained? I can't see making the investment considering the protection and functionality that my old hunting/working boots provide, other...

Just picked up an 09 with less than 4K miles on it. I am looking forward to enjoying all of my day rides, including the trip back home. I also have a few other bikes: 01 Yamaha Thundercat (soon to be sold off) 05 SV 650S (Love the handling, but a bit too cramped for all day riding) 07 GSXR...

It's that time. How do you prepare?

Ok Family, Spring is here and it's time to RIDE. For all you new riders new to the FZ6, RESPECT THE THROTTLE!! This holds true for any motorcycle you get but believe me, this may be a 600cc bike but it has plenty of power to get even seasoned riders in a bit of trouble. Everyone, lets...

Finally got to ride my FZ6 home today after getting it certified at a local bike dealership and having spent the majority of my week thus far doing licensing and administration type duties. Between class and finalizing my license plate transfer, I didn't even get to eat today! (Somehow I made it...

Things like this drive me nuts... it's like an aviation documentary showing a 737 take off and a 747 land. Does nobody making TV or movies check continuity anymore? In the final episode of Sons of Anarchy Jax Teller is riding his dad's old Harley. First it has a front brake lever, then it...

This is a short article that I read yesterday. It hits on many of the feelings of riding. :thumbup: https://autos.yahoo.com/news/life-family-motorcycles-cycle-therapy-201450225.html?soc_src=mediacontentstory&soc_trk=ma

Hey everybody, I'm new to the forum, so sorry if this is discussed elsewhere... I just pulled the engine out my my 2004 FZ6 for a very minor repair (last owner snapped the spark plug wire housing off inside the engine which has made it impossible to swap out the plug. And yes, I tried to fish...

Ok well it was 7 months ago I had my wreck. Today I push started my bike and rode her around the block a few times. I am going to be getting her on the road soon and figured out what I need to do. I need to fix my fairings, put a tank cover on since my tank can not be saved. It is not to bad but...

Hey all, I've got a couple reasons for this post, 1. I'm Canadian, 2. I miss riding, 3. I have a week off coming up soon, 4. I'm planning a ride to the bottom of Argentina (not on the FZ6) in 2 years leaving Canada in January at some point. So, I was wondering how far south I need to get...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVcERnqDfnM Riding puts a smile to my face!:thumbup:

While riding, I wave at any rider regardless what and how they ride. I commute daily 105W & 405N to go to Century City to work. I always see this gentleman, he's HD rider and wearing just like those famous biker clubs (you know those two famous biker club everyone's afraid..:) )... Everytime...