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I had someone try to tell me the other day that fuel injected bikes "learn" their rider's habits and adjust fueling accordingly. That's total bullshit, right?
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Sort of a dumb question but do they make a battery tender that has its own battery? I don't have a garage anymore (  ) and there's nowhere to plug in at my apartment lot
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Mar 10, 2016 22:26
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I'll just get a Zero SR and run an extension cord I guess
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Mar 10, 2016 22:40
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FZ-07: Fender delete or no?
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Mar 17, 2016 03:44
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It's really good on my FZ. Like I don't even need to use the brakes except for stop lights and stuff. And not even really then
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Mar 29, 2016 03:02
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How long are brand new tires supposed to last? What about if you accidentally do burnouts by accident occasionally?
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Mar 30, 2016 05:50
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Can any FZ-07 owners offer opinions on aftermarket exhausts? Yea or nay? Half the time I really enjoy how quiet this bike is (especially living in an apartment complex), but there are other times I wish the bike didn't sound like a wet fart. I've done a little bit of research and it looks like you pretty much have to get a tune if you fit an aftermarket pipe. The bike is already plenty powerful and I'm not super hype on dropping like 1500 on performance upgrades I just wanted it a bit throatier sounding.
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Apr 1, 2016 23:02
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Dang. I'm not taking a drill to the exhaust lol
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Apr 2, 2016 04:40
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M42 posted:h...h-honda rebel......... thats what mine was well i got to start out on a CB125T (the T stands for Trainer) which was dope but some goony gently caress on the rebel kept dropping the bike so they made us switch since mine was "easier" he still dropped it and quit the class at the end of day 1 but i was stuck with the rebel, which had some mysterious choke or vacuum leak issue and kept dying on me. and it was hard to steer because they put giant highway bars on it that scraped after a 20 degree lean angle. drat I'm still mad about that A MIRACLE fucked around with this message at 02:43 on Apr 12, 2016 |
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Apr 12, 2016 02:39
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Was looking into exhausts and tunes and such for the FZ. How and how strictly does California enforce exhaust and tuning mods? I can't find a "street legal" version of many products
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Apr 29, 2016 04:39
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yeah its just water and antifreeze right?
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May 5, 2016 03:00
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Renaissance Robot posted:If it's not safe to clutch in and wave with your throttle hand then it's probably not safe to wave at all We're just cultivating mass over here I usually throw up a huge peace sign, everyone seems ok with it. Not many other bikers in Camarillo though, unless you count the obnoxiously loud Harley weekend warrior that wakes me up while I'm sleeping in
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May 7, 2016 21:28
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builds character posted:I too would like to play four Yorkshiremen with garages. I swapped out the crank case in this, using that ikea bag full of tools. Is it legal to rent out garages as living quarters? I just need a garage and like, space for a bed. and a shitter. I don't cook. Getting tired of my open air apartment parking lot
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May 11, 2016 17:05
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Linedance posted:While probably not technically legal, depending on where you are, you could probably rent an industrial lockup with a bathroom+ maybe a small office for not a lot compared to an actual apartment, and if the landlord doesn't mind and you keep it low key, you'd probably get away with it. An awful lot (if not all) depends on your location though. SoCal. I'm sure our commie government has a law against it somewhere on the books haha
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May 11, 2016 19:55
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this is obvious but make sure there's enough gas in the tank
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May 11, 2016 23:14
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Phrasing posted:I'm glad we're on battery talk. I don't know how ethical this is but if the battery's under warranty you might be able to just go get a new one fo free
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May 14, 2016 19:44
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Kane posted:Do quoted prices for new bikes (what you see on the site) include taxes? No, and a lot of places will tack on a delivery + setup fee on top of that which can be like $400 get a used CBR500
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May 22, 2016 05:53
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The first time I used a torque wrench to spec (on a bicycle) I was afraid I was going to break either the bike, or the wrench. Would have never torqued all the way to spec without the wrench
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Jun 16, 2016 19:37
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What are some good commuter / canyon friendly tires for a california resident? I do ride in the rain, but it never rains here. Bike is an FZ07
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Jul 5, 2016 22:27
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Chichevache posted:I am using Pirelli Angel GTs on the ZRX. Tread life is pretty good, and they handled relatively well in the rain as well. They don't feel very sticky though, so if you have a lot of canyon riding to do then they might not be your first choice. I found them pretty cheap though, so I'm happy. I am. Most of my commute stays in Ventura county but I also have to be at an office in Santa Monica occasionally. I do a lot of cutting through the Santa Monica mountains when the 101-405 interchange is backed up. Don't really push the bike hard or anything but I can recognize good tires and feel more confident when I have them.
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Jul 5, 2016 22:53
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VERTiG0 posted:Which tires did yours come with? Mine got the Bridgestone Battlax BT-023s which were a great commuter and twisties tire as long as you aren't looking to drag knee. Pretty sure they do say Battlax on the side. I'm at about 3k miles so it's not super pressing to get new ones yet. I am slipping the rear a lot off the line now though. Maybe that's just me riding like a dong FZ 07 to VFR huh? That's... quite possibly the same direction I might be headed. I want something with more luggage, ABS, traction control, heated grips, self canceling turn signals, VTEC. Do you like it? I justify that stuff to myself because I refuse to own a car. I think lanesplitting might suck with panniers though. I also really miss my old Honda so I just want to get another Honda. Planning to put at least 10k miles on the FZ and then I think I'll get something more DadBike A MIRACLE fucked around with this message at 00:38 on Jul 6, 2016 |
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Jul 6, 2016 00:34
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I pull with the inside arm, what now?? e: that was a joke but I do kind of feel like I'm trying to pull the inside handlebar towards the ground when I'm leaned over a bit
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Jul 7, 2016 17:57
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Are rangers better than the japanese counterparts? 2wd early model Tacomas, Nissan Hardbodies and the like?
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Jul 11, 2016 23:25
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Gorson posted:I'm so old and boring I salivate over those Ford Transit vans. You can easily fit a bike in the back of one, along with all the other pants-creaming utility it provides. Transit or Transit-Connect? The new Transit vans are dope. I build them on the Ford website for fun. I toured the midwest with a band last summer and now I'm really into vans. Vans!
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Jul 12, 2016 19:14
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Or just leave it stock because Honda engineering knows what you need better than you do 
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Jul 17, 2016 02:01
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Jul 23, 2016 21:48
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I rode my rear brake a lot yesterday skimming stopped traffic through malibu 1 north. I like the feel of control the rear brake gives but I'm concerned about wear. should i be though? mainly first gear
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Jul 23, 2016 23:21
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It's a separate test in CA, and also TN I believe.
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Aug 2, 2016 21:24
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HotCanadianChick posted:I still haven't thought up a diplomatic way to tell him to lean his drat bike more so we don't have to go from 60 -> 20 mph Maybe you should take the lead so he can see you take the right lines at speed and follow along
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Aug 12, 2016 20:48
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I'm at about 4000mi now and the oil in my FZ's sightglass is looking kinda gross. It's not all the way black but it's definitely not a golden clear like when I got it. The first oil change was at 600 miles and the service manual says I don't have to change it again until 6000. Should I change it anyway or just leave it?
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Aug 18, 2016 00:51
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clutchpuck posted:Nah oil turns black pretty quick. It's designed to catch combustion garbage and hold it in suspension, so by turning black it's doing its job. It's not. Thanks.
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Aug 18, 2016 01:41
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If you're in the LA area I'll ride with you sometime. I don't have any bike friends here. I'm real slow tho. I live in Ventura county so my weekend leisure rides are usually on the 150 and stuff. Other than that I'm just a commuter
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Aug 28, 2016 20:18
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The XSR looks like hot garbage imo
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Sep 21, 2016 14:37
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My fz 7 is getting dirty as balls and the patina is making the bike grow on me. Still feels way too bouncy, maybe I should dial the rear shock back a bit? I went up to 5 / 10 on the dial. I weight about 200 and downtime a have a bit of luggage on the tail
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Sep 22, 2016 01:28
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Should I worry about my rear brake wear? I ride it for miles on the days I have to split Malibu. It just helps me control the bike better
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Sep 27, 2016 04:33
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if you live near the ocean your bike is gonna get rusty anyway
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Tomahawk posted:So I've been getting bike fever over the past few weeks to the point where I think I'm probably going to actually go through with it. I really like the look of Triumph Bonnevilles but looking on Craigslist I'm not sure I wanna drop that much on a starter bike. What are some similar bikes I should be looking at? Take the msf if they still offer it this late in the year in your area. Obligatory http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RsKFsce5phw A MIRACLE fucked around with this message at 06:01 on Oct 20, 2016 |
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I split everywhere, in every lane configuration, at all speeds and all times. If the exit ramp is backed up, I split that depending on which side of the lane is being hogged by cars. If both sides are hogged, I'll sidle up on the shoulder. But generally keep it below 50mph. Different story in the county, but if I'm doing 50 on a freeway in LA I'm pretty happy as it is If you're on the freeway split the far left lanes until you need to exit, or if you need to pass a slower splitter who isn't paying attention to their mirrors you can go around on the lane to the right. Just take it easy at first. When faster people get up on your rear end, be polite and let them pass, they got poo poo to do. Give a peace sign or thumbs up to cars who notice you and move out of your way. Keep an eye out for people changing lanes without signals. If they merge into you, just deal with it. Maybe give them a little horn if it's real bad but I usually just go around them
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Nov 18, 2016 20:02
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Yeah, that seems weird. Even in a car you should always be in the appropriate gear for your speed, in case you need to gtfo of somewhere
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I went to a really mediocre metal show at Larimer Lounge on a Tuesday without plugs and I still have ringing in my ears Still wear earplugs tho, riding bikes is better with earplugs
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