Very interesting. My ducati has a 520 chain that I just replaced at 14k. I'll compare longevity between the two sizes, as I ride about 12k miles a year. Both bikes had the chains rust out, even though I clean and lube them about every 500mi. Could just be user error.
Just checked mine last night. Intake was perfect, all exhaust were about 1-2 thou too tight. I'm going to determine what shims to order and then adjust them when it gets colder out. 24k on it.
I ride if it's over 35deg and dry out. Last year I was able to ride at least 2 days a month through the winter. I have a battery tender that I leave on it on longer cold stretches in my unheated garage.
I'm just over 24k on my 08, and the chain is toast. Sprockets are still good, but I'm changing everything today with a 520 x-ring chain and Vortex sprockets with +2 rear.
Myself and a friend are headed out tomorrow for a day ride, 350mi or so. Leaving the college park, md area around 9am. Will be finding smaller mountain roads and switchbacks. Either respond here or message me if you want to come along.
I did blue ridge parkway down to the dragon about a month ago with some friends. We stayed in boone on the way back home. Good hotels for cheap there, highly recommended. Blue ridge is an amazing ride, 45mph virtually the whole way, with crazy views. I'd avoid skyline, as it tends to have...
I've got the Yamaha comfort seat and am 5 10, 180. After 450+mi days i start getting tired with it, but we do try to stop every 80-90mi to rest, which helps keep us relaxed and comfortable.
Hi, I'm Jeff. I've been riding for just shy of a year now. Started on a ninja 250, then went straight to a Monster 800, and in April, I bought my 08 FZ6. Got it with 12k on it for $5k out the door from a local dealer, already modded with 2bros exhaust, tail tidy, all led lights, power bronze...