Recent content by charris247

I have found when it comes to temperatures below 45 degrees not winter glove really does the trick (not including headed hear). You either buy really warm gloves and sacrifice dexterity or semi-warm gloves that freeze your hands out super quick. If your going to go the heated gear route, I...

I built a great shed for my FZ8. Set me back $400 for all the materials but I think its worth it to protect my bike. If you have the space in your parents yard, why not float the idea. Mine was a "bonding" experience with my father. He was more than happy to help.

Finally got around to ordering this seat today. Discount code still works! Speedy, where are you from? I too live in Northern NJ

I think the guy in the SUV reacted as most people would have. With the wife and 5 month old baby on board he was certainly able to see the bikers were out of their minds. These are the type of bikers that give us all a bad reputation on the road. I participated in a group ride of over 2000...

I use Coocase and a backpack for longer trips. I actually saw someone selling the Alu Rack that a number of top case mount to on here a few days ago. My Coocase is 35 liters but Coocase, Givi, Shad, etc all sell bigger ones. I even have power going to it so I can charge my stuff while I ride...

Are you looking to keep them intact? If not you could drill it out carefully. To be honest I am not sure what they are held it with. If its some kind of glue, you could try holding a heat gun on it for a while and see if it pulls out. Not sure what other options you have.

That makes sense. Its way too hot out to ride but I am definitely going to take a look tomorrow.

Road Kill, aren't you the one who on here who crashed your bike at bear mountain? I am assuming this is not a Yamaha manufacturing fault but a result of the accident. Thoughts?

In the past I have always used DuPont Teflon Chain-Saver Lubricant, but i recently picked up WD-40 Specialist White Lithium Grease. I have always been satisfied with the DuPont but many of the high end manufacturers use White Lithium so I figured I would give it a try. Either way I usually go...

These are a bit pricing but I love them. Also where internal body armor underneath sometimes. Dainese D6 Kevlar Jeans - RevZilla

On Sunday 6/23 around 6pm, I was driving past the Shell station in Northvale, NJ and I saw someone with a 2011 FZ8. Would be nice to know who else is in my area. Thanks

Has anyone switched to Nitrogen for their tires? I have done this in my last 3 cars but never thought until now about my bike. I don't see any downside to doing it other than the fact if you ever run low its somewhat hard to find a place to get it filled. Thoughts?

Windex is just about the worst thing you could use on your bike. I would consider using Turtle Wax Ice quick wax spray.

Even privately with all the mods included?