Recent content by Sactown2008

Last Week: Stalling off idle is back. Dealer partially cleans my EFI (carbon buildup), turns up my idle and sells me Yamaha fuel cleaner. I put a measured amount in the next seven tanks. Hesitation off idle "gone." He tells me to ride the bike HARD once and awhile. After my 1200 mile trip to...

Is this the Suzuki SV650 Risers I need to lower the bars on my 2008?

Thanks delbert. Just bought plugs. I'll start there.

Anyone ever had the Gen II running fine everyday, then the one day while it is idling or low throttle is has a hesitation? I rode to work and the gym last night. Bike running great, like always. It has not had ANY servicing other than I do oil changes and clean/lube chain. This morning...

Track Day My first track day is at Thunder Hill in Willows, CA on 5/25/15, called "Try The Track." A six hour course for newbies to see if they want to try Track Day training. Can't Wait. :bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::bowdown::cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerleader:

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the advice from more experienced riders. Commuting 8 miles through downtown to work twice a week is not helping me as a rider. That back tire has all of 500 miles on it. I found a nail in my Conti Motion back tire (with only 3k on it). Dealers won't fix flats...

Does anyone have any experience with the BMW S1000R, Apriia Tuono V4R or KTM Super Duke 1290? Thinking of selling the 08 FZ1 and buying one of these three. Most pro reviewers said the BMW is the most reliable of the three and the KTM has issues with parts supply. I have NOT figured out...

Anyone know of a decent tent I could pack on my 08 FZ1 for a three day camp? I have brand new saddle bags and an okay tank bag, but no handle on a tent and small sleeping pad I could pack on a bike. I have only camped with cars and trucks. I am also 6'2". Thanks

The wife said I can buy this one or a BMW S1000R. Now I can't decide. Sadly, I'd have to sell my 08 FZ1 first. :bang head:

Saw one Saturday at the Sacramento dealer. All boat. I liked it, but with only 11k on my 08, if with be a tough sell to the wife. She wants us to get an FJ1300 or BMW with a trunk to lean against. After 60 minutes on the back of my FZ1, she is tired of bike riding.

What do you think of the new Yamaha Sport-Tourer? Only $10,490. I saw an all black model(their first one) at my local dealer while replacing a back tire on my 08 FZ1. Looks very impressing. The wife might like the better pillion.

Replaced the back tire with only 5k on it. After a 230 mile ride through NAPA on 11/23, my bike seemed heavier than normal, but I ignored it. A week later I went to ride it to work, but the back Conti Motion was almost flat. That night the gauge said 20psi in the front and 5psi in the back. I...

Skaggs looks amazing. Awesome bike. The Tuono or BMW S1000R might be my next naked bike.

WOW OneSize! I made the HUGE mistake two years ago at 3pm riding from Sac, up Auburn Folsom Road, to Forresthill, on a very hot day, ate too much BBQ with about 20 buddys, then road back in the setting Sun. KICKED my butt. All the locals in on my tail from Forresthill to Auburn and I can't see...

Thunderhill is not far from Sacramento Thank you everyone. I was watching T of W II last night. The track looks like the best place to learn AND practice (dealing with weekend tourists on Northern CA highways IS NOT fun). I see Christmas, Birthday and Father's day TRACK DAY gifts to...