Recent content by frankdevans

Did I just grow up way poorer than everyone else or something? Who buys a brand new bike as a beginner? I'm 31, been riding since I was 14 and I've never bought a brand new bike. For me, used is the way to go. For cheap, you can get a lot of bike for not much, and sell it the next year for...

I didn't say that my evaluation as a copy was only due to 1 factor (exhaust), I pretty clearly outlined 3 factors (and just missed the headlight, even though all their other sports have double headlights). Plus, the CBR1000RR does not have under-carriage exhaust like the FZ6R--it has the short...

Honda FZ6R I keep seeing people say things to the effect of "the CBR650F looks kind of like the FZ6R". No, it doesn't kind of look like the FZ6R, it IS the FZ6R almost exactly. Almost like it's a perfect rip off (except for the Kawazaki 650R rear fork, and an extra grand on the MSRP). Look...

Marthy: have you ever considered trying for one of the 50CC coast-to-coast rides--see if you can make it to San Diego in 50 hours on the 6R? That's one of my dream trips is to get things set up perfect, a few more IBA rides under my belt, and go for the literal "cross country" ride.

What kind of screen is that? How good is it at keeping the buffeting under control? What I would love to be the case is to keep the noise down as low as possible so I can just glide through the countryside enjoying the world around me instead of the engine under me. The one thing I want...

Love the setup, the bags are great and I really like the way you did the aux lights. I have done a SaddleSore 1000 (19:18) and a Bun Burner 1500 (33:50). Started another SS1000, but a Harley in our pack broke down 200 miles in and we had to help him limp home. What do you use as a seat?

Bags: may start with a bungee-ed rigid duffle bag--I pack pretty light. Look at getting saddle bags later on. Not sure about a tank bag, mixed feelings on whether I really want one or not. If so, likely a small one to serve like a glove box. Seat: very likely yes, but have considered gel...

Wow, I was way off. I didn't realize how inane the Cali rules were. Can't imagine why businesses are fleeing the the state is broke.

You should not have to change the state on the plates to sell it, whoever buys it from you will have to do that when they transfer the title anyway. I live in OK and there is a chance that the laws are different, but I wouldn't think they would be that different. I have bought bikes from other...

(Cue "Real Men of Genius" music) Motorcycle Riders of the world present "Real Men of Genius" (REAL MEN OF GENIUS) Today we salute you, guy who buys a bike and sells it after 100 miles (GUY WHO BUYS A BIKE AND SELLS IT AFTER 100 MILES) You saw a midlife crisis coming and decided the...

I just bought a 2009 FZ6R and got rid of my Honda VTX1300, and of course promptly sought out this forum to learn from the pros. Basically, I want to set my bike up like a super light FJR1300. I am a member of the Iron Butt Association, and plan on doing many more rides to pile up the mileage...

Traded straight across for my 2004 Honda VTX1300 and got a 2009 FZ6R (Black). I think I got a great deal and looking forward to taking around the country.