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    Better Handling

    Want better handling? Buy some good boots :P I lashed out on some second hand SIDI's the other day, heck you feel more comfortable resting wait on either side of the bike through a corner, There is more grip on the pegs, and you feel more secure with your leg floating over the side of the...
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    3 Years.... grumble grumble. Hi all.

    Well hello from Australia again. You know I had my Red Xj6 up all ready sale, then the Victorian government went and introduced this new "GLS" bullshit, meaning a new rider like myself is limited to the "lams" approved, or (A2 for you poms) bikes for 3years now instead of 1. Not that I...
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    Peter Stevens Ringwood

    My lump was due for a 20k service. They quoted $675 and extra $$ for brakes and radiator being flushed (if needed, which they were) Anyway go to pick it up and it's all done squared away for $600 odd bucks. Ah ye old under promise and over deliver. :D Either way, I'll let you know if...
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    Carrying sh1t, Duffle bags on the narrow seat?

    Good Morning All. I'm a bit new to this so be gentle; I'm a 30 something old male with a 2009 (the slower one) Yamaha XJ6 diversion, or as you yankes called them the FZ6 whatever I'm planning to do something like this over a week.. Melbourne VIC to Melbourne VIC - Google Maps I have...
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    Day Off

    So I went for a ride. Map Despite the heat (only 32) it was lovely to get out and put some km's on my XJ6 There was a fire visible from Healesville. I thought my trip might have been short but it was a controlled. All that "cloud" and flare, was from the over side of that range. Hence...

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