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What?.......all those views and not one attempt at an answer?

Some oil filters state their bypass pressures with one number while others state bypass pressure with two numbers. Example: Fram XG7317 is listed as 13 psi while Purolator PL14610 is listed as 14-18 psi. 1. Does 14-18 mean the bypass valve opens at 14 psi, or 18 psi, or any pressure in...

I downloaded FZ1Girl's maintenance list from her website. As many of you know she has put well over 200,000 miles on her Gen 1 FZ1. I did not see any maintenance work on her EXUP valve, or trouble with her EXUP valve.

Here is a link to the 2011/2012 Motorcycle Consumers News Performance Index, which also includes the old 2009/2010 data. Maybe the moderator would consider adding it as a Sticky or replacing the old Sticky. http://dalefranks.com/cycles/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/2012JanPerfIndx.pdf

If it is a carry pistol to fit under your coat or sport jacket I like the Sig Sauer P239 in .40 caliber. If it is to carry in your blue jeans pocket I like the 5 shot .38 Special S&W revolver. If it is for home defense I like a short barrel 12 gage 5 shot pump with 00 buck.

I am looking for a good deal on tires. I would appreciate any suggestions of on-line stores that are set-up to accept PayPal. All suggestions are appreciated.

I'm considering the GYT-R Low Handlebar Mounts for my 1st Gen. According to Yamaha it will drop the bar one inch. Has anyone here installed this, and was the one inch drop significant enough? I appreciate your opinion and any comments.

Read the post below and it's following conversation at this link: http://www.riderforums.com/3rd-gen-z1000-z1000sx-ninja-1000/63987-insurance-ninja-1000-really-high.html "Insurance for Ninja 1000 is really high? I went to the local Kawasaki dealer to pick up a can of chain lubricant and...

I would like ABS which FZ1 does not offer, and Ninja 1000 does. So I would buy the Ninja. But if the FZ1 offered ABS, I would take the FZ1. However I do remember reading about a guy on one of the forums who bought the Ninja 1000 and was shocked at the price of insurance. Best check with...

Need Advice Please - GYT-R Low Handlebar Mounts I'm considering the GYT-R Low Handlebar Mounts for my 1st Gen. According to Yamaha it will drop the bar one inch. Has anyone here installed this, and was the one inch drop significant enough? I appreciate your opinion and any comments.

Did Bautista sacrifice for the Honda Team? Or was it just an accident?

Last year I bought a Castle Flash jacket. It was OK but still not enough mesh. This year I bought a Castle Turbine jacket. The Turbine is quite a bit better than the Flash. More of the material is mesh.

1. The new 2013 will have increased fuel capacity (4.76 >>> 5.55 gallons) 2. Increased fuel economy along with the larger tank will dramatically increase range between fill ups. 3. Rider comfort will be improved with more leg room and a single piece seat with more padding. 4. The frame...

You are right. I didn't know the bore and stroke were changed. Thanks for pointing that out. The longer stroke on the Gen1 should result in more torque, and the longer stroke should also result in more burn time during the combustion cycle for better fuel economy. Gen 1 Bore x Stroke 74.0...

Anyone have any theories as to why carbs get better fuel economy than EFI. If you go to fuelly.com and compare FZ1 Gen 1 to Gen II you will see that Gen 1 gets better fuel economy even though the Gen I is heavier. Also the Bandit 600 carbureted bike got better fuel economy than the following...