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So I had my accident about 4 months ago, and partially due to the time fixing and partially due to the cold weather, I really haven't ridden her much. A couple days here and there but nothing more than that. As much as I wanted to get right back in the saddle after getting hit by that f******...

Can't believe I'm here... I was riding to work yesterday. There was this red Chevy Blazer in front of me that put turned on its right turn signal and started to turn. I sped up to go around and the front end of the Blazer whipped back and smacked the back right side of my previously perfect...

A little while ago, I posted this about leaking coolant from the water pump. http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-general-discussion/51977-water-pump-hose-leak.html After lots of good advice I decided to start off by flushing the system and adding more coolant. The stuff that came out of...

So I noticed some dark fluid under my bike a little while ago and I never really knew what it was. When I first saw it, my oil and coolant levels looked normal. I smelled it and it smelled just like maple syrup. I've read that burned coolant can have a sweet smell like that so I assume that's...

So I'm waiting in line to get my yearly parking pass for work and saw this chick I work with. We start chatting about the hot weather outside and how unbearable it is wearing all my gear. I then get the most annoying question of all time, "Do you ride a Ducati?" This girl knows absolutely...

I was riding to work the other day and caught up with this guy on a busa. He was wearing shorts and a t-shirt with tennis shoes, and a sock covering his left shoe. WTF?? I assume it was to protect his $20 thrift store shoes from the shift knob, though I've never seen this before. Very ghetto...

In about 2 months I'm taking a 3000 mile trip. I'll start in St. Louis and travel to Atlanta. My brother lives there so I'll stay a couple days with him and his fam. Then I'll head to Sarasota, FL where my Dad lives and stay a few days with him and the stepmom. My girlfriend, who...

Well I did it... again... I put a deposit down on an engagement ring... Crap, I thought I'd never do that again after the last time...lol. So basically my last marriage lasted like less than a year. I spent more time paying off the freaking ring than I did married to that crazy woman...

Well I'm sure I'll get flamed for this, but what the hell... A couple days ago I found a screw in my tire. Pilot Road 2's that I put on last year. 7k miles and still a ton of tread left. I plugged the hole and it surprisingly kept the pressure, however there is definitely a wobble now...

Just in case anyone needs new camping gear or anything at REI, they have 20% off for 1 item until the the 7th. Of course you must have a membership, which is only 20 bucks for life. Good deal!

I swear I'm in between sizes on every glove & helmet available. My first helmet was a large HJC CL-16. Though I thought it was the perfect size at the time, it ended out being too big on me. 2 years later it moves around on me way too much. My head measures at 58cm, which should be a medium...

I installed the FZ1 bar a couple weeks ago, and although I think it's much more comfortable than stock, I want to see how others have installed the bars. I put them on slanted down a bit. Do you have your slanted down or more parallel to the ground?

So I'm looking at the RAM Universal X-Grip mount to use with my Galaxy S2. I have a Garmin Nuvi 265w, but it can only do navigation. I'd like to have something that can do navigation, music, and has bluetooth capabilities. Since my phone already does all that, I don't see a purpose in spending...

Okay... It's not really new... I bought it last year, but two weeks ago I put on 1 kg Racetech fork springs with heavier fork oil, FZ1 bars, aluminum grips, and bar end mirrors, and mirror block off plates. Now it rides likes like a completely different bike. I'm a big guy, so there's no more...

So what does everyone here use in the rain? Do you have a separate pair of gloves for rain, have rain covers, or don't even worry about it and ride with your normal gloves? I just bought some Held Phantoms and after what I spent on them, I'm basically dreading the thought of riding in the rain...

So I put on these bar end mirrors this weekend, and although I think they look better, I'm not sure I like how they function. It think it's awesome that I can now see behind me, but I think the fact that I can see behind me is actually messing up my riding a bit. Plus now I have to look down...

Well I got my Race Tech springs a few days ago, and I'm curious about a couple things during replacement. Last year I changed the fork seals and springs on my beginner gs500 and it was a fairly easy process, so I know this shouldn't be too bad either. First question, if I'm only planning on...

Well I got my Race Tech springs the other day, and I'm curious about a couple things during replacement. Last year I changed the fork seals and springs on my beginner gs500 and it was a fairly easy process, so I know this shouldn't be too bad either. First question, if I'm only planning on...

I know, it's sad, but I really do miss by FZ this winter. I think about the amazing group rides I had last summer, my great trip from St. Louis to Lake Geneva, and I even think about my commutes to work every day. I do miss my bike. I think about the great monthly rides I'll have again and...

I've had this exhaust for a little while now, but this is the first video I've made. Today was the first time I've rode her in a month, and I gotta say the sound of this exhaust firing up on a cold winter day is simply amazing. It was one of best sounds I've heard in a while. Rode for an...