this has been hot here in Spain this year.... 

Esconde tu placa en segundos!

now I watched the video: sounds pretty wrong....... hope is nothing too serious. good luck!

Im exactly the same height and dont have any issues; you shouldnt worry about that

I have noticed that I have to open the throttle a little to start it when the bike is really hot and came to think that maybe it happens because any gas left around has evaporated......does that sound logical?

well, I think I have enough to go solve the issue; thanks to you all!!!


cheers

I have just seen another make called Shad which seems much cheaper than GIVI or Motech

I wouldnt go for Shad at all. IMHO way inferior quality and look. I have a Givi (E460, built in tail light) but it came with the bike. I did fit the metal rack on top (for tent and sleeping bags) and dont even think to do it the way they tell you to or you can ruin your case! If anybody wants my experience with that (not many, I guess), I will be pleased to help.
Without the case the the monorack looks "quite good" (I know, it always looks shite) on the bike (nor too tall, neither too far back) but I had to take out the back rest because the pillion was pushed forward.


Cheers

What a view! I want to go now!
As for the levers. I've got ASV normal length ones on mine and I have to admit I love them! They look good and are very comfortable. I've been riding with them for about 20k km... I got them here: http://www.performanceparts-ltd.com/store/uk-YAMAHA-FZ_1__Fazer-10279-2006
Yes, they are a bit pricy but IMO worth the money.

thanks for answering. they look superb but they do are pricey, I will see.
(as for the view, that´s the "col d´aspin" pretty famous amongst tour de france enthusiasts, like me)

(it´s hard trying to be funny without not even knowing how to quote!)


thanks for your answer!

Hi everybody
Back in Spain from a trip through southern France. My Gen1 behaved perfectly and Im even more happy with it (if that´s possible). The trip went smooth and incidentless but for my girl dropping the bike while parked (the bike was a little over leaned, and with all the luggage it didnt need much movement to fall). No damages thank to bumpers and saddle bags but a clutch lever broken tip.
So, considering that she is feeling guilty    I might be able to make her pay for an upgrade: any suggestions? To be honest, I was already thinking about changing them cos my hands are smalish and cant really ride with "two fingers" on the brake as I am used to


Cheers!

cool. wish you some good rides for the rest of the summer too.


adiós!

thank you tomlinscote. Im already counting the hours.


cheers

Actually Im a great Architecture fan and the viaduct is something I do want to see. Did you know that the building company and engineers were Spanish? Not chauvinism involved: Im Uruguayan.

Also I came to think that it gets hotter with the full Akra system than when running with the standard one (not that I change it every other day, but have to when having to go through the biannual technical inspection)