Got the last of my "winter mods" today, my new license plate. I picked it up from the DMV, washed the bike, lubed the chain then snapped some pictures which are below. Don't know why the color of the vinyl looks that far off, it's maybe 1 shade different.
So far this winter, if you want...
I have been riding my bike a lot more for work and have been needing to carry more stuff with me so I had to get something a little bigger than this. It comes with the universal mounting base and new screws/brackets etc for securing it. Still have the 2 keys for it too. It's a little scuffed...
I have been watching a 2011 FZ6R head that I have been wanting to buy and do some gasket matching on, a port and polish along with a valve job and a light shave to it. I would also put on a Fz6 cam with the install.
So, why do this? Because when I took the airbox off I noticed that the...
I have found myself since day one washing and waxing my bike, with 2 coats of wax, every oil change. I did this from the start and kept going with it because I can knock it out in about 2hrs or so.
I do a wipe down every week or even sooner and I clean the rims everytime I do the chain...
Not sure if this belongs here but I did get a complement on my bike :)
I am headed to school and I can see that another bike has been following me for a while. He has been weaving in and out of the cars moving his way up until we come to a red light. I split the lanes and get to the front of...
My bike is about 75% commuter and 25% on the twisties. I am going to be in need of a new tire soon and my buddy who rides suggested a dual compound tire given the way that I ride.
Have any of you guys and gals given a dual compound tire a shot? How did it work out? Which one did you go with?