Recent content by mxw1090

This is why you see a lot of riders in AZ with helmet cams. Lots of idiots out there. Mine is always on.

Thanks for the info. I don't ususally have problems on the bike, but thought I would check with the CA guys.

I do a lot of long distance trips by bike and usually research MC specific laws before just to make sure I will not have any issues. Someone posted about ear buds, so instead of hijacking their post, I'm posting a new one about laws on the number of speakers. I have a Cardo communcater system...

My MPG seems pretty good. It's mostly stock 2014 with 4k miles on it. Only change is a +1 front sprocket. Get 40-45 commuting, 50 mi round trip on a combo city streets, country roads and freeway. It surprised me on a longer trip. Didn't check the mileage for the full trip, 550+ miles. but...

Picked up a set of the shorty levers. Who ever started this thread is right on! These levers were my best investment. I tried a set of levers from Cycle Gear, do not remember the brand, but on the lowest setting they were the same or slightly farther out than the stock ones, so returned them...

You recommend lowering the front less than the lowering link. I've been reading on the site that a lot of riders lower the front 1.5"-2" without the rear lowering link for more aggressive turning. My question is would it be good to lower the front more than 2" if you have the Roaring Toyz...

I've found at 110 it feels cooler to ride with gear on. The hot wind and sun are just too intense. Pretty much in AZ it's over 105 for 5 months of the year so riding in heat is normal. I use the cooling vest once in a while, but normally it's riding jeans, mesh jacket and a camel pack filled...

My bike is in the garage at home, but I have to park in the open at work. The AZ sun destroys everything so I have a Covermax half bike cover. I like the half covers because you can put it on the bike as soon as you park. If you get the full cover you have to wait until the bike cools or the...

Does anyone who bought these have small hands? Does it adjust to a shorter distance than the stock lever? I'm looking an adjustable clutch lever that will work for someone with VERY small hands. Before you start harassing me, I'm a very short old lady that happens to prefer sportier bikes. I...

Hottest 118F just fill the camelback with Ice before heading out. Coldest 27F Took a detour to Pikes Peak, heading back to AZ from SD. Awsome ride. about 60 degree change in temp going up.

Thanks for the welcome. Urbanduckman - I've always told my son he had a cool mom :) I looked at the FZ8 and FZ9 but they are only about 1/4" shorter than the FZ1. I need a little more than that and there is no way I going to a cruiser, had a few before and prefer sport bikes. They even...

Hi, just joined the site. I think the FZ6R will be the bike for me, so doing some research first. Finding a lot of good info here. I'm a very short old lady, stopped counting years after 50, seemed like an accomplishment to make it that far. I love sport bikes, but just too short for...

Just joined the site, but this post has most of the information I was looking for. Has anyone used the lowering springs in the front forks? Just wondering how that effects the handling. My previous bikes I just lowered the front end by sliding the fork mounts. I've used a Soupy's...