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Isn't the S1000RR supposed to be quite comfortable for a full-on sportbike? They're probably much more expensive than the gixxer though.

I always wear boots, gloves, and a Snell certified helmet, but I do wear jeans and a light jacket a lot. I'd probably be okay in an <30mph crash, but bloody above that. It's a calculated risk though. If I don't wear much gear, there's a chance I'll get injured more than I would be if I had...

Great pictures! It's basically never winter down here so we can ride year round, but the roads and scenery in Florida have absolutely nothing on that

^Don't start with politics. 1) You don't even know what communism is. 2) It's against forum rules. The motorcyclist did make a dumb decision to stop like that without making sure there was no one behind him. The officer is of course at fault because he rear-ended him, but they both could've...

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Is it really that expensive in Australia? The MSRP is $10,790. Normally, you can get a good deal on them too because they're a bit long in the tooth compared to competitors like the Ninja 1000. But of course, you Australians have a very high minimum wage and a lower unemployment rate, so it...

From Yamaha's store, Yamaha FZ1 Accessories, Yamaha FZ1 FZ1 Comfort Seat or a bit cheaper on eBay, New Yamaha FZ1 Comfort Gel Rider Seat 06 11 FZ1 Logo Genuine Yamaha | eBay

Well, my dad basically owns the car now, so I haven't completely gotten rid of it. The MS6 just completely thrashes the E30 everywhere except feel. The BMW is a bit more natural to drive, but the MS6 is way faster, gets better gas mileage, and is much faster through curves. I'd even go so far to...

Yeah, they've been shot at 24fps for a long time, and mostly still are. A few directors are starting to switch to 48 for that more immersive experience, but it also introduces new difficulties. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Masterclass in Why 48 FPS Fails They touch on many of these things in that...

60 fps has lower quality per frame than 30 fps. This is due to each frame getting less light and fewer bits, so each frame is more highly compressed. You'll notice this mostly when you have shadows or low light conditions. Also, I think 30 fps is very smooth. 60 fps is at the limits of the human...

I ordered the Drift HD because it works well with an external mic, is waterproof without a case, shoots 1080p, and it has that aerodynamic shape. I'll post up some video once I get it, which should be next week. $170 shipped isn't bad either.

Plus, the balance shaft takes space that could be otherwise used for higher oil capacity, and adds weight. I think they were introduced so that they could increase the size and rev limit of the I4, especially considering how the NVH increases with size and exponentially with engine speed, making...

My car's headlights were awfully oxidized when I first got it. I picked up one of those Sylvania headlight restoration kits at Pepboys and followed the instructions. Basically, 1. Tape off surrounding area 2. Spray activator on to loosen the oxidization. 3. Wetsand both headlights with...

I noticed that too. It makes me think that the top level motorcycles are so high in performance that the most important thing is the rider's ability to extract that performance from the motorcycle, not the machine itself.

Do you mind if it's taken with a webcam or camera set on a timer? I'm sure that it would be easier if someone could do it with no one home so that they won't get yelled at. Next challenge: A picture taken by someone else of you, on your bike and in your kitchen (not an outdoor kitchen)!