I get so many great comments driving the pearl white with purple, silver and black decals. I am a guy and think the color is unique and interesting and rare. Glad I got it white.
I think lane splitting is fine when done appropriately and safely. I only do it in heavy traffic and slowly through the lanes. When do it at speed that is a safety violation and is more like weaving than splitting. Just my two cents.
A chick bike just because of colors? seriously. I actually bought the color scheme because it was different. I get tons of compliments on the bike. Would like to find some gear to accent the purple. It's just different and different is good.
I am reading to get ideas too. Some stuff learned here got me towards doing my Puig Fender and such. I like reading real people's encounters with the bik. I have the same one as you and love it so much.
I love my Rev'It gear. Two liners to zip out and zips to the pants when I want to. Manufactured Skin rocks. I also love my Dainese G Star Racing white and black jacket. Rode 200+ miles in it today and it really was comfortable for all temperatures.
Glad you are ok. June 6 I went off a corner and through a fence on my 2006 FZ6. Totalled the bike and $80k in hospital and $25k for airlift. 2 days in ICU and 4 total in hospital. Nothing broken. Clothes ruined. Clavicle out of alignment and that is taking work to move. Lev 3 spleen injury and...