Recent content by sensory_overlord

Okey doke, so I've arranged to buy a seat from Dirt Road on that other forum, as suggested. As to the mileage issue, I'll be replacing the sparkplugs and air filter and I'll see where that gets me. Thanks for the advice. As to changing the forks and shock and everything else, I'll just sell...

I did a fluids flush right after buying the bike, but I haven't replaced the air filter or spark plugs. I should probably get to that sooner than later. Side note: recommended filter and plugs for this bike?

Not especially tall - 5'11". It's worth experimenting with riding position, as you've suggested. I do tend to hug the tank in an elbows-up sort of way. It feels more intuitive for riding crossed-up, which in turn feels like the right way to ride super upright bikes. I find myself wishing I...

Sorry my first post here is so negative, but I'm honestly baffled, shocked, and disappointed by how much I hate my stock '07 FZ1, a motorcycle I've been interested in for years. The short version is that it's the most uncomfortable motorcycle I've ever ridden, and it gets the worst gas...