Recent content by nc_fz6r

+1 to Detrich and wgtrant87 Here's the Scorpion EXO-1000 I use. You can find them at various retailers for around $300. Very Comfy helmet. You can see the fighter-style flipdown sunshade in the photo.

I'm all about personal freedom.... but this happens to be a case where one person's 'freedom' directly effects others in the same insurance premium / risk-assessment pool. It directly effects the wallets of every other safe-conscious rider/driver out there. And why? A fashion statement? It...

Just got back from South Carolina (visiting the folks). I was pretty much dumbfounded as I crossed the border. SC doesn't have a helmet law, so you would not believe how many people I saw on sportsbikes and cruisers with ZERO protection; not even gloves. Why on God's Green Earth would any...

Hey Jon, my comment was really meant for those that post concerning all the micro-enhancements in horsepower they try to slap on the bike. The reason why you and I would want the 2-bros exhaust is exactly the same.... give the bike a growl. Like you, I prefer the riding position and the smooth...

Just wanted to comment on two of your points.... 1) Most of the 600cc sportbikes you mentioned will still make you look like a gorilla on a moped. They are the same size if not slightly smaller then the fz6r. The only exception might be the FZ6 as it seems to me a bit taller and longer...

My Noggin's cover Scorpion EXO-1000 Apollo / Blue

? Who needs gas? I had Doc Brown install one of these: But on the serious side... it's obvious from the manual that Yamaha is good with 87 octane and up. Since our tanks are so small, it's the difference between spending 7 dollars for a fill-up versus $7.50 (at least where I am). Go...

Well.. it's not really noted what the width is.. but here is the exact tape I bought from Dunstan. Custom Printed Wheel Stripes Rim Tape for YAMAHA:eBay Motors (item 190344207543 end time Nov-22-09 17:32:43 PST)

Just put on Rim Tape Got my rim tape from Dunstan Graphics last week and finally made time to put them on yesterday. I think I did a decent job...nothing perfect, but from a distance you really can't see the issues. Don't know if you can see from the photos... this shade of blue was the...

Congratz on the bike! Quite a big jump in performance.... Any idea what the insurance will be on that beast?

Well.. you've put up quite a few pros and cons for both sides... You can now break it down to one simple issue; an issue you will not realize until you've purchased a naked bike and stared at it for a good long time in your garage.... FULLY FAIRED BIKES ARE SEXIER I myself like looking at...

Every 250 Miles ;)

Hey Pyrocpu, I myself finished my MSF in the Spring and the Gladius, ER-6n, and 650r were also on my list of first bikes. I'll tell you from experience, that the FZ6r is a great first motorcycle. The transition from the MSF bikes to the FZ6r was seamless. Throttle response is extremely...

Just sent Tommy Boy my request for an invoice!! Great Deal!

Yea... same thing happens to me... I think when you're putting the helmet on (and assuming it's good and snug), your ear gets stretched a bit in the process, and the earbud pops out. I gave up after two rides with it.. cause it felt like one earbud was too loose and was distracting me.