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You only need one gust of wind. I had my 2 month old Shoei hanging on the bars when I was putting on my jacket. One gust & the helmet came crashing down, hitting the brake pedal (650V Star) resulting in a big chip in the helmet. As this type of damage can weaken a helmet, I had no option but...

Forget all that. I don't trust anybody!!! My helmet goes where I go!! :D

Steer clear of WD40 (or any 'wd' type lubricant. Ask any locksmith. Most lubes actually attract dust ect & this can damage the lock. Try rubbing some soap on the key to act as a lube. this will go into the barrel as you insert the key. May take a few goes to work in fully. P.S. Locksmiths...

Years ago I got a speeding fine in the mail. I knew I wasn't where the offence took place at the time as I was at work & could prove it. A lot of these things are human error where some operator only has to key in one wrong digit from the plates (tags) & your name comes up. In my case, They...

Why not go straight to the FZ1?:D Power may be similar to a 600 Supersport, but the delivery would be different, not as 'peaky'.

Don't know about gel seats, but I swear by the Airhawk cushion. Raises & cushions you & stops the 'hot butt' as well! Feels a bit 'squishy' at first, but you soon get used to it.

Damn those pesky geographic hindrances!!! It'll be 10.00am Friday here & I'll be at work!!:D:D:D

They dont even advertise the FZ6R out here. Dont have too! Not enough in stock as it is!! Dealer told me that if any dealer doesnt have one to sell you, you have to wait untill the next shipment!! My dealer only has their demo unit left & dont want to sell it as they dont know exactly when the...

I think it is a very bad thing for any inexperienced rider to hop straight on to any super sport bike as their first bike. There is no way a noob is going to have the exerience needed to truly handle one of these weapons! We all want 'more power', but try to make the learning curve easy! I...

Everything is more expensive out here! You can pick up a 2010 ZX10R on road (Reg, taxes etc) for around $18,000 ($15,600 US) with a bit of dealing. The FZ6R is around $12000 on road!!!!! ($10,400 US) Prices could be because of a smaller market here (Population around 22Mil) Sux Deluxe on...

I know where you're coming from. My bike was recently totalled & wondering whether to get a new FZ6R with the insurance money. My local Kawasaki dealer has a 2008 ZX10R showroom display unit (never ridden) for $5000 off RRP. They are around $20,000 ride away out here!

Same here ajkewler. I priced the ins. between the ZX10R & ZX6R & there was about $50 (AU) difference! Probably because they're both seen as race bikes with lights!!!

Rumour in Aus is the FZ6 S/N may be dropped but not the FZ6R as the FZ8 is due for release around October.

The G/F 250 V Star still does it. Bought new in July '07 & I change the oil every 6 months (things only done 2500km/1550miles!) As said, just hold the brake when engaging first. The V Star stalls if you don't!

Apparantly they're due for release in Aus in October:D

Yup,,, I wear all black,, Matches anything!!!:D

Seems we have it a bit different here in Aus. I have done jury duty twice a while ago. I was paid $40 per day expenses & the law states that your employer must pay you while away, no matter how long the case takes.

Sure will if they find out!! As you will be riding a bike you're not licenced for! But doubtful the assesor would spot the mod. The rego would still state it's still a LAMS bike.

Cars are restricted in the way that usually no V8's or turbocharged cars are allowed to be driven by inexperienced drivers. Again, it's a power/weight thing. $140!!!! All that's needed is the pressed metal 'crank' that the throttle cables attach to! :D & only 1 nut holds it on too!

As stated before, most water cooled engines should run in the 180 -190 range when moving. Dont worry if it goes up a bit when stationary (even up to 215-220) The coolant is above atmospheric pressure & boils at a much higher point than the kettle at home! Very low coolant temps usualy mean...