Hi all, my mate just bought a mint gen ltd edition in yellow, an enless list of extras and 9400 miles , i want to change to that colour scheme, would a pro respray be the way to go? or anyone know of panels in that colour scheme for sale? black mudguard and tail panel, yellow tank and fairing 

HI Guys

Im new to the neighbourhood.  I bought my FZS600 coming up 4 years ago when, before that I was riding a Suzuki VanVan 125.  My bike has had a few bits done to it since I got it.  I got a bigger screen, new down pipes, K&N filters, better plugs, a pannier rack, new can.  Apart from that the rest is normal.  I will put a pic up when I get chance to find one.

Im from Dartford in Kent, just down by the infamous bridge and tunnel of the same name.  Seemed like a good idea to join to pool info and find places and go and stuff like that. 

I ride with a local MCC, and we do ride outs and rallies, we host our own rally at Easter (which I will put the poster up for closer to it) as well as a bike show in the summer.

Winter upon us & going to fit an alarm to fit to my Gen 1 whilst the weather is s--te.  Will be fitting it myself & wonder if the Forum has any suggestions which is the best & most easiest to fit or are they all the same?

Think it's OK to put stickers on helmets now?


At one point years ago I thought it was not a good idea as it weakened polycarbonate helmets but I've seen some hi viz stickers from Respro...


Thinking of the dark nights ahead

Gone down from 160 to an expected 99..

I just missed out on Alpinestar Jet gloves.

I have owned my 2000 FZS600 since 2003. I tour in France on it and have done a few camping tours in the UK. The bike is pretty standard apart from a scottoiler, clear indicator lenses, crash bars, Bagster Tank Bag and a Venturi back pack kit. My headlights are also wired up so that both are 'On' together. Hoping to swap info about great roads that need to be ridden, the attached photo is of my bike loaded for a recent camping trip to North Wales in September. Cheers

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I've been looking at back protectors which led me on to full upper body vests. Like the Dainese wave pro. Basically a mesh vest with all the armour attached and you wear any jacket over it (meaning leather or textile not just pyjamas!)

I can see many pros and cons:

Pro:
The armour is level 2 so an entry to mid range jacket would be ok and save buying top of range summer AND winter gear.

Armour would stay in place unlike in a off the peg jacket.

Cons:
can't just take jacket off when you're in town/pub etc.

Not sure if it looks over the top. Dark Knight looks cool, but would you walk round in public like it?


So, what do you think? Good or bad?

its vgc, its unmarked, its "flippy", its tall, its of unknown origin, its "toury", its seems quality, it fits well, its verra, verra blue, and its 25 quid posted..
atb
paul

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anyone interested in fitting the correct springs to their R1 (4xv/5jj) forks. If there are 5 owners interested then we are looking at £60+post a pair.
They will be linear springs made by people who know what they're doing.
pm if interested

The title really sums it up! I've basically ended up with these black wax finish RST kevlar lined jeans with a 32" waist, and I'm a 28" waist, so own a pair in 30" too, which I wear. The 32's would benefit someone else, so I'm letting them go for a pretty good saving on the retail price! I don't think you'll find them sub £85 ANYWHERE (except 2nd hand, and these, as you can see, are brand new).


They come with the knee armour, as standard.


And I've been riding with the 30" waist pair for a while, worn them at work, day in, day out. They are COMFY, and don't have any annoying stitching lines across the legs, but still have the standard kevlar lining. As above, they're the black WAX finish. Although they're not gay and shiny or anything.


Oh, and they come from a clean, neutral smelling house. I got a pair of trousers the other day that STANK of some nasty sweet perfume thing. These don't. That and they've been in the plastic wrapping and bag since I bought them.


If you want any more photos, just ask, but this should cover it! £55 posted 1st class.











Thanks