Recent content by mjesenovec

I recently test-rode a Yamaha Raider and fell in love. Unless something changes, that'll probably be my next bike.

Just like the title states, I'd like to give a little more wind protection a shot. My Puig racing screen made a huge difference over stock, but I'd like the screen to be a bit higher. If anyone is willing to trade their puig touring screen, or any other comparable touring screen for my Puig...

I did about 100 miles yesterday, mixed highway and around town. It was enough seat time to really notice how much my new seat pad actually helps. By the end of the ride, my legs and whole body were sore from being on the bike, but there was no numbness or pain in between my legs, so that's...

I think another issue I have is the weather has been really hit or miss around here lately. It's been pretty rainy so I'm lucky to get a chance to ride once or twice a week. Even when I do ride, It's usually less than 60 miles at a time. I'm sure my body will get more used to everything as...

Thanks! I actually already have the ProGrip 714 grips on my bike. Going to put the grip puppies over them to see if it makes it any better. Love the grips, but still feel the buzz in the bars.

My little brother still has his black 300 ABS. He may let you take it for a spin sometime if we all meet up.

I did already adjust my lever angle for my height, but it's a great tip nonetheless! My brother was complaining of some wrist pain, and adjusting his lever angle helped a ton. I agree that finding the cause of the issue is the best plan of attack, but I'm not even sure that there's an...

I'm not necessarily blaming everything on the bike. I'm sure there's a lot of factors contributing to the numbness. I've already done a bunch of stuff to try to make the FZ6 as comfortable as possible. Looking back, I might have been better suited for a touring or adventure bike so I could...

Good tip, I'll definitely give it a try. I do already have bar risers on the stock bars (1" up, 1.25" back) so I already sit pretty much straight up. There's very little weight on my hands or arms as it is, which is what I wanted. I'm hoping the grip puppies help a lot, as I know I would find...

Thanks! I was, at least in my head, thinking of a 5W30 or 10W30, but it might be better to keep the "hot" viscosity the same. I'll just see what I can find. I have no idea what the dealer put in my bike, whether it's dino, semi syn, full syn, or what. If an oil thinner than 20w40 will smooth...

There's more than one style? Had no idea. Where is the best place to get fz1 bars so i can look them up online? Which style would be better if I want to be as upright and as comfortable as possible?

Thanks, i'll look up some of those products. What weight rotella did you use? I think stock yamalube is 20W40, but maybe a thinner 10W30 would help with vibes? I like the idea of reducing vibes without swapping bars. Good to know there's a clearance issue. I'm sure it's easily ignored or...

I replaced my stock grips on my 2007 with the ProGrip 714BK and like them a lot. Much grippier and seemed to help with the vibes...slightly. I still notice hand pain and numbness after 30 minutes or so of riding. I am always careful not to death-grip the bars, but I wish there was something...

Honestly, I just cruise around and enjoy nice weather. Commuting to work here and there, and the rest is just joy rides to clear my head. I will never be tracking the bike or getting too aggressive with it. I definitely like the cost of a pad over a seat, but the seat is always on and...

So with the weather getting nicer, I've gotten more seat time. Unfortunately, my stock 2007 seat is horrible, and everything is sore and/or numb in less than an hour. There's so much pressure on everything when I sit, I don't see myself being willing to ride too far since the discomfort sets...