Recent content by Dino

I did a SaddleSore 1000 and a Great Lakes 100 on my FZ6. The GL 100 doesn't qualify for Iron Butt membership because it only averages about 650 miles a day - but it was a lot of fun. I used a Corbin saddle for the 1k - and I didn't like it. I have a Bill Mayer now and that is great. I also...

I've done 2 Iron Butt rides on my FZ6. In '09 I did a Saddle Sore (1,000 miles in less than 24 hours) that took me 18.5 hours to do. Last year I did the Great Lakes 100 - which is around the Great Lakes in less than 100 hours. Mileage was roughly 2500 and I got it done with about 10 hours to...

I have the risers with barbacks and I like them. Can't compare them to risers only, but I felt it was worth the extra money. The stock Yamaha logo cap wouldn't fit back on so you'll be putting that in a drawer.

I've done a SaddleSore 1000 on my FZ 6 (last Sept). It was my second (1st was on my Majesty scooter). I'll be doing the Great Lakes Challenge this summer. That's around all the Great Lakes in 100 hours. There's a certification for doing it in 50, but I wanted to spend a little time off the...

I have one that I use for my Majesty and FZ6. On the Majesty I use velcro on the windscreen. With the FZ I have it on my tank bag. I find that if I stay to the right of the toll booth lane it ususally can be read by the system - but it doesn't always work. Just make sure your license plate...

I have an Airhawk and it works great, but I had trouble getting my feet solidly on the ground at stops. Bought a Corbin which was better, but I just got a Bill Mayer which I hope will be the last seat I buy for this machine. Sat on it last night and it "feels" like it will be a big improvement.

I learned to get over my embarrassment of being a scooter owner a while ago. My first machine (aside from a moped at 15) was/is a Yamaha Majesty. I have 17000 miles on it and it's a great commuter and no clutch in traffic is really handy. I bought the FZ because I wanted more power for...

That's how I run mine too. I stuck it through the opening in the flat metal cable guide (must have a name - but I can't think of it) so it doesn't fall down.

I can't speak for the other bikes you're looking to upgrade to - but I did ride my brother's 2001 500R this past November. The FZ has waaay more power. I was really surprised about that. Aside from the seat (stock, Corbin and now waiting on a Bill Mayer) the only quibble I have about the FZ is...

Last summer in Maine it seemed like it rained everyday during my commute. I won't ride in snow - but I remember riding in storms so bad even some cars pulled off the highway. The bike seems to handle it well if I keep it to 45. I'd rather keep moving than sit there and wait for someone to hit...

Those are great! My brother bought a book by Peter Marshall a while back and I think it included some of these lines on a cd. I'm not 100% sure some of these weren't rehearsed beforehand but I can't remember if that was in the book - or the source was something else. Either way great fun.

I bought a Corbin after 800 miles with the stocker. I've since put 3,000 miles on the Corbin and it is a big improvement. It's very supportive. I tend to move forward (part of that might be my backpack bungeed to the pillion "pushing" me. When I move back in the proper place it feels great...

Sorry - I didn't see this until too late... Had to work anyway...

Love the Kancamangus - and I haven't don't it on this bike so we'll need to do that in Oct for sure.

Will do. Haven't had many chances to joyride this summer - the wx has been terrible. Maybe in a couple of weeks.....