Recent content by Philip

The FZ1 is wonderfully smooth and stable, but a hooligan bike it is not.

Fugly, insectoid, stubby looks -- but with ABS and traction control. It will be interesting to see how much it costs.

It looks like a Darth Vader on on 4s, waiting for Mr. T to have a go. .

Thanks NHFZ1, I've ordered from ColorRite. FYI, (for anyone with Cobalt Blue), there is a base color plus top color, so you need both to match. I also got primer and the kit. The whole shebang is almost $90 shipped (as of Sept. '14), but it does seem like a complete kit for fixes, and...

Mine is still being broken in, but so far: Fast idle is a bit erratic, but once warmed up the idle is rock steady at around 1100.

Vandals struck my garage last night, kicking in a window that was right over my new FZ1. There are scratches down to bare metal on my tank and fairing now. So I was wondering...what is the best source of touch-up paint for Cobalt Blue Yammie? Should I go with the dealer, or are there better options?

Has anyone tried the Bell RS-1? That one seems like a great value as well, even after buying that variable tint shield. I'm not sure if it would fit my head, though. My old HJC is about perfect, so I guess I'm a "round head". This Bell is for the oval headed, apparently. RS-1 Motorcycle Helmet...

"Aside from the safety factor I've also found that big bikes early on can lead riders to become lazy." That's a good point. Also, any bike that's initially intimidating to ride is not a good learning tool. I would almost recommend my Gen 2 as a 1st due to the commanding view/ergos and the...

Thanks, guys, so far no leaks or complaints. I did fill a bit higher in the window (the storied "bubble"); don't know if that's just a Gen 1 thing. I'll check my airbox for any nasty blow-by. That's an interesting thing about the KN 303s, NJFZ1 -- there is certainly a lot of room before hitting...

Hi, all, I'm doing my usual overly-anal break-in procedure, with oil changes at 100,600, 1000 miles. A couple of quick questions: Is it usual for the Yam 5GH-134440-20 filters to come without plastic over the open end? I bought some online (yeah) and they are genuine Made in Japan Denso and...

Try to get a test ride, you'll buy it. I love ZX10s but this bike is much more comfortable. That's a great deal for a barely broken in bike.

Have you seen this new HJC model, the RPHA ST? News and media Access Denied It has the pinlock feature (with pinlock anti-fog insert included), the built in flip down sun visor, but is more advanced in construction. Still under $400. Seems with the cheaper HJC, they are either sun...

My old HJC is about the most comfortable I've had -- and I've spent a lot more for a helmet. I was thinking of getting this IS-17 model with the built in sun visor: HJC IS-17 Solid Helmet 2014 - BikeBandit.com

"Should it turn over with the side stand down?" I'll check on mine today. It's new to me, so I'm not 100% sure. It certainly does cut off the ignition, though, and would do so regardless of whether the stand were up or down if the switch were damaged in certain ways. EDIT: Yes, it will turn...

Could you have damaged/loosened the side stand ignition cutoff switch while doing the mods?