Search results


  1. S

    Seat Modification

    Let us know how it rides!
  2. S

    Seat Modification

    Dirt Road Custom Seats Not sure if he's still in business, but I and numerous others have had their FZ6R seats modified by Eddie of Dirt Road Custom Seats. Do a search on it. He will mod your seat to be about 50% more comfortable than stock, and give it a nice new cover as well.
  3. S

    1970 Honda CL350 project

    Cool. I'm glad you're not offended, because I realized after I posted that I might come across as one of those "it can't/shouldn't be done" types who are so annoying. Many of my old Japanese bikes had serious problems, and can probably be traced to the previous owners, as you allude to. I...
  4. S

    1970 Honda CL350 project

    Sorry, hope I didn't offend with any of my comments. I just know from my own experience that old bikes can be real money pits. My '78 CB550 had endless problems.
  5. S

    1970 Honda CL350 project

    I would say that projects will almost never make you any money, once you consider all the man-hours and frustration and costs that go into them. You gotta do it just because you love working on bikes. I do love reading threads on old bike restorations. Advrider has lots of them. This one...
  6. S

    Parting ways: sorry for the long period of silence

    Congrats, Jon. I'm sure a lot of the old timers on here remember your trials and tribulations in acquiring your FZ6R. Glad you've gone to a bike that oozes character. Ducatisti seem to be very passionate about their bikes. I used to own a '78 CB550--really, really great little bike that...
  7. S

    I'm not a car guy at all. Right now I drive a Hyundai Elantra base model. I only want a Miata...

    I'm not a car guy at all. Right now I drive a Hyundai Elantra base model. I only want a Miata for the convertible aspect of it. I probably wouldn't even drive it very fast!
  8. S

    Time to say goodbye

    I'm eventually going to get something like a Miata for my mid-life crisis car. I'm child-free, so no car seat dilemmas!
  9. S

    Time to say goodbye

    Not even a Miata?
  10. S

    Time to say goodbye

    All hail the King of Plastidip!!! Sad to see you go, but happy that you are doing it for a good reason--family is always a good reason. Check out Can-Am Spyders! They look like fun. Although they still don't protect you from stupid drivers.
  11. S

    Quiet helmet?

    Since we've gone full hijack on this thread, I also highly recommend getting a pinlock visor insert for your helmet. I've had a bunch of downright dangerous situations in the past due to visor fogging without one. An anti-fog insert does an amazing job of reducing fogging to pretty much zero...
  12. S

    Quiet helmet?

    Just a thought--I've always wondered if using a helmet chin curtain would cut down on the noise from turbulent air. I know that holding my hand where a chin curtain would go does in fact lower the noise considerably. Might help in cooler weather. Would probably make fogging worse in...
  13. S

    Hand guards anyone?

    I've got a set of these on my bike: MSR Solid Moto Roost Deflectors - Motorcycle Superstore They don't attach at the bar end, so are much simpler to install. Not sure they will clear the windshield/fairing on our bike. I have them on my streetfightered FZ6R, so no clearance issues...
  14. S

    And another bike change

    Congrats! CBR's are supposed to be great real-world sportbikes.
  15. S

    Slipping clutch?

    Did you replace your clutch springs? They may be too weak. Are you using proper motorcycle oil? Automotive oil has additives that cause a clutch to slip. Just wanted to make sure you've checked the basics.
  16. S

    First 2hr trip on the bike there & back

    I'm pretty conservative with the throttle as well when I'm touring, but the faster you cruise beyond 60 mph, the bigger the drop-off in fuel efficiency.
  17. S

    First 2hr trip on the bike there & back

    Wow--52 mpg! At 80 mph, I can't get close to 52--it's more like low 40s.
  18. S

    Removing clutch actuator arm

    Thanks for the heads up. I've looked at the range of the clutch engagement point pretty carefully, and it really takes place over a fairly small distance of lever travel. I'm pretty sure there is plenty there to play with.
  19. S

    Removing clutch actuator arm

    Does anyone know how to remove the clutch actuator arm from our bike? I want to take the arm into a welder and have him extend the arm a little to give more leverage for a lighter clutch pull. I'm hoping I don't have to open up the clutch cover and get inside to do so. Hope someone knows...
  20. S

    Which oil filter are you using?

    Hmm.... I might have to eat my words. I'm Googling "oil filter difference" and getting interesting links. Lots of difference between materials and construction. People seem to have strong opinions, although a lot of the criticism of certain filters seems theoretical. Seems everyone...

Top