Still waiting on some bar ends - small biketek ones bit like the ones you suggested.

These are the grips I fitted:
http://www.motorcycle-road-and-race.co.uk/renthal-road-race-grips-medium-p-402459.html

I'm not loving them, too small a diameter but bearable on the new bar. Will have to do something about them though sooner than later. I did find these which sound perfect:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.co.uk/14/71/982/4647/PRODUCT-REVIEW/Pro-Grip-842-Gel-Duo-Density-Cruiser-Grip.aspx

But only available from the US so get to be a silly price to get them here. I'll probably end up putting the heated grips back on unless my grip puppies magically shrink back so they'll fit.

Pics will come some when.

Cheers,
Rob

Thanks for the pic! My bar has just arrived, I'm currently making revving noises at my desk 

Quote from: Robbus on 01 August 2013, 10:32:41 am

There's got to be a better solution!

Yep, Mr. Sheen. Been using it for about 10 years. The Silicone in it beads the water off instantly, its cheap and makes your helmet smell nice ???
Some here swear by the v wipe, I'm gonna find one of them and give it a go.

I've got a V-wipe somewhere but my current gloves (Held) have a built in blade on the left index finger, I'll give Mr Sheen a try.


Cheers,
Rob

I rode over the M62 last night in crappy weather and it seems the ride quality is very dependent on wind direction. I was motoring along pretty well heading East, once I turned on to the M1 and headed North-ish I was getting a proper battering, got on to the A64 East bound and things settled down again.

To be honest last nights ride was less about worrying about wind batter and more about why hasn't anyone invented wipers for helmets yet? I use Nikwax visor proof but its ability to shift water decreases quite rapidly, so at the beginning of a ride a light misting will slide off easily when you turn your head, 2 hours later you've got to wait for a serious build up of liquid before it'll shift off, and you're buggered if you give in and wipe your visor as that just stops it working at all then. There's got to be a better solution!

Cheers,
Rob

I think we'd both end up using a lot of gaffer tape to make each others screens fit!

Thanks all, I'll see if I can get the grip off before purchasing any replacements, that's me, like to live dangerously 

grip puppies any good? Thought about getting some a while back but had visions of them twisting and not gripping properly????

Well they were a bit of a bugger to get on, probably as my grips are at the upper end of the size scale, but got there with plenty of soapy water. I'm definitely noticing the difference in comfort so worthwhile even if it's only a temporary measure. I got them from this seller, offer of £12 was accepted:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330722264897


Cheers.
Rob

I feel your pain, I'm trekking over the M62 twice a week now and the old head's suffering a bit. I'm stuck behind a Puig DB screen and frankly I don't think it's doing anything for me. Tempting by the MRA X-creen add on thing but would like to try a bog standard screen just to see if the DB is making any difference.

Cheers,
Rob
a mere 6' and a bit 

Thanks all! I think I'm getting the hang of things a bit more now at slower speeds, I've been using too low revs and not feathering the clutch enough in first which has been upsetting the bike, had a little play last night running around 3-3.5k in first with barely any clutch engagement and things were much more stable. As has been said, it's a case of adjusting my sensitivity to the big bike after my time on the 125. I'm getting there though, I might even make it past 8k soon 


Cheers,
Rob

Hi all,

Well I'm approaching 300 miles on the bike since picking it up on Monday to I'm getting more of a feel for what I've let myself in for   Just got some new biker dumb questions to ask, so here goes.

• [/size]How far should the throttle grip turn? Mine is a bit less that 90 degrees which doesn't seem very much.
• [/size]What gear are you usually in in town, say 25-30mph?
• [/size]Do you set idle speed from cold (off choke though) or on a warm engine?
• [/size]Tyre pressures, I'm probably very close to 90kg all clobbered up, the manual says to go from 2.5bar up to 2.9bar from 90kg to max weight. That seems like a bit of a large step given I'd be right on the threshold, so what pressures do the more 'burly' riders run?

[/size]Basically I think the carbs need syncing as I'm finding it hard to trundle along at low speed, sub 3k, particularly in first whilst feathering the clutch and dragging the rear brake the engine seems very put out by my arrogance at wanting to go slowly! This is being compounded by the potentially short turn of the grip, so I was wondering if a previous owner had bodged in a quick turn kit, but thought I'd ask before getting the tools out.

[/size]More noobieness to come I'm sure!

[/size]Cheers,
[/size]Rob

Hi Robbus! Were you on the Vara 125 forum too?

Welcome aboard, fella! The FZS is a bit faster than a Vara, eh? 

That's me! So I'm not the only ex-Vara owner to have good taste then?


How are you finding yours? I'm definitely liking the fact that I'm going over 60 before I realise it rather than egging it on to get to 60 


Cheers,
Rob

Time for a quick intro, I picked up my 02 Foxeye 600 yesterday. It's my first big bike and after buzzing around on a Varadero 125 for nearly 2 years it's a revelation that a speedo can go past 70 (non-specific speed units  ) I did just under 130miles non-stop from Leicestershire to East Yorkshire and it just ate them up.


No doubt I'll be shortly found in 'general' asking dumb questions 


Cheers,
Rob