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During this morning's 60 mile rural ride I had a deer cross in front of me. It's happened before, but first of the season. Not too close, but close enough to perk up and slow. I nearly rolled back on, but then remembered: where there's one, there's often more. No more Bambis fortunately...

I had an encounter with a rider on what looked like an older Suzuki Bandit today. Have you ever seen a rider just doing everything wrong? This guy was riding in the far right of the lane, myopically riding half a car length behind the vehicles in front. Every time he got a clear space...

Hey guys. Checking in after a while off the bike and forum. Life and work got busy, but fortunately things are starting to calm a bit going into the holiday season and getting some rides in here and there between Oregon showers. I'm looking to do some work on the bike in the off-season. #1 is...

Pirelli has published a technical guide which lays out its own recommended tire pressure for each of their tires specific to every motorcycle. For example I'm running their basic Pirelli Diablo street tire and here's Pirelli's pressure for the FZ6: Front 2.50 bar / 36.26 psi Rear 2.9 bar /...

I've tried 3 different handlebars plus with and without risers and my least bad setup has been the Renthal Road Medium (sans riser.) The rise and sweep of the bar is good it is but very wide, putting the grips out past my shoulders so I will cut the width down some. Anyone else done this? I...

I test rode the FZ-09 today at a demo event. Many more bikes this year- 3 FZ09s, 2 FJRs, at least 2 Teneres. FZ8 is gone. I was warned several times that the throttle is twitchy. I said my FZ6 is the same and it's taught me to be smooth so I should be alright. Yikes STD mode was awful. It...

My fan had tripped on @ 200deg reliably since I got the bike. This is a list I didn't want to be on but here we go. Fan isn't obstructed. Fuse tests good. Coolant level is 75% at the reservoir (changed last year.)

'First he announced that the bit that broke this morning, causing the Duc to stop almost instantly, was sourced from a helicopter parts list. Judging by the sudden stop, said Cal, the helicopter in question wouldn't have been airborne for long.' :D Worth a read- a lot more humor in the article...

'It comes with three standard horn sounds and more can be downloaded from the Blow Hard website. All three sounds will get the attention of any fool daring enough to get in your way!' Review here: Blow Hard Horn Review - webBikeWorld

'Passed this morning, SB 0401 cites the overwhelming statistical evidence that motorcycles are likely to lead to serious injury or death, which has prompted California State Surgeon General Avril Trompez, working with a consortium of Democrat California Senators, to write and pass a bill that...

'Spies said his shoulder has responded to a new treatment regimen and as of today he plans to race in both the United States and Europe this season. The American world champion was vague as to exactly which series he'd be racing.' Full article here: Soup :: Shock: Ben Spies To Return To...

Are you in my neck of the woods? Want to ride the new FZ9? All the 2014 street bikes should be there. :thumbup: Vancouver Dealer Demo Pro Caliber Vancouver 10703 NE 4th Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98662 Ph: 360-892-3030 Saturday May 3, 2014 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday May 4, 2014 10:00...

Ran across this Youtube vid that some might find helpful and couldn't find it posted already so here it is. Thanks "Shrike Force". :thumbup: California Superbike School - Streets of Willow - Steering Drill - YouTube

Blow Up Traffic? with your iPhone :rolleyes: Seems like more crap that'll take driver's eyes off the road.

It wasn't even raining but the road was a bit wet and clumsily braked too late for a red light. It was uphill so the front tires didn't have much weight on them and the car slid forward in a straight line. My beater is a '97 Plymouth Neon that is supposed to have ABS. No ABS idiot light on the...

Turns out we'll have (pretty much) just as many Americans in GP in 2014 as we did this year. Hopefully both Hayden and Edwards will be trading paint on their "customer" RCV and M1s respectively along with all the other customer and satellite bikes. 'Europress reported Wednesday that...

Just started using one for riding and it rocks. :rockon: Makes it easier to get out of the door quickly instead of dividing and organizing all my essentials into suit pockets or a backpack. Anyone else use one? I might look for a larger one that can handle gloves and a drink.

Redland area west of Estacada, OR. "The motorcycle was traveling at high speed and left the roadway, police said. Several witnesses called 911. The witnesses could not find the rider at first but then found him about 60 feet away from the motorcycle. He died at the scene, according to...

Hey folks. Just wondering if anyone has advice or tricks for downshifting while keeping the power up. Where I'm having trouble is downshifting ahead of or slightly into a corner or going uphill. Rolling off causes the motor to engine brake then bog as it goes through the very low RPM range...

Yamaha have demo days through the US, annually at their larger dealerships. No better place to ride the latest models side-by-side. I nearly missed it this year because I didn't see it had finally been posted until this week. FinalImpact was able to join me. I think we did 4 runs each...