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2005 FJR1300ABS $4,250 43,000 miles, last 40,000 with me. Always dealer serviced. GPT Carbon mufflers, (+Yamaha factory mufflers) Almost new Michelin Sport tires, Givi top case, Yamaha side cases, Kissan headlight and brake light modulators. Summer/winter windshields. Sliders. Retiring to...

Posted on my local SOMA/Mission Bay/Potrero Hill group news distribution a few minutes ago. Terry "Some homeless people have recovered it on Jerrold near the produce market. They are taking good care of it though... they even covered it with a tarp to keep it clean! Seriously though, they...

Finally selling my 2005 FJR ABS. Asking $5,250 Owned it for the last 10 years (second owner) ~44,000 miles, ~ 40,000 miles with me. All services at Yamaha dealer or Tokyo Moto. All receipts Knocked over once when parked, light damage all paid for by their insurer. (I was standing next to the...

Someone educate me please on what the Yamaha Moto GP bike seamless gearbox is. How does it work? Thanks, Terry

Apologies if this has been posted before, but I found it fascinating. Sadly, Dr Hinds was killed in a race accident in July of this year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsZBXlTHPCg Terry

Given the constant flow of reported bike thefts, if you live in an apartment building, or have to park on the street, the following gadget might be useful. http://www.gizmag.com/trackerpad-gps-tracker-stickers/38611/ True it only has 6-7 day battery life between recharges, but you get two of...

As someone commented, unlikely to happen to any racer in the US Terry http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2015/01/joey-dunlop-voted-northern-irelands-greatest-sports-star-ever/

Anyone know of a bike tire repair place open on Monday in or near Yuba City? Metal valve stem on my front wheel just broke and left me with a flat tire. I am only visiting my daughter in Yuba City for the weekend, and was planning to head back home to SF tonight. Not familiar with any service...

No wonder car drivers get pissed off at us. Coming up 101 by SFO, 4.30 in the afternoon yesterday on my bike. Freeway full and moving at ~70 mph. Biker blows by me on my right, about 2 ft from me traveling at at least 20+ on me. Proceeds to weave in and out of the lanes of cars without slowing...

Regarding the rider death on the 13th. Read some of the comments in the attached article. Reckless lane splitting by a few (and I am not saying this accident was reckless, since I don't know any more than what was in the article) can boomerang back on us if enough pissed off drivers complain to...

Cool video of IOMTT from the hot seat http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWZG1nhgwgg#t=127 Terry

I live in SF and one of my primary access roads is also a busy pedestrian area. I would like to know, in the following scenario, who yields to who 4 way light controlled intersection. (Berry and 4th, next to Philz coffee shop) Heading north on 4th I make a left turn, on a green arrow from 4th...

Worth reading/watching. From The New York Times: OP-DOCS: ‘No Ordinary Passenger’ Stan Dibben, a winner of the World Sidecar Championship in 1953, recounts the thrills and perils of his profession. http://nyti.ms/15yYnsl Terry

Yes, it's only a 150 cc bike, but he did some cool things with it. Chennai is the home of Royal Enfield also. http://www.gizmag.com/low-cost-race-bike/28714/pictures#40 Terry

Happening this morning (8/3) in SF on the SF Giants parking lot off Third street. Approx. 50 police and CHP riders and slalom course if you are interested in watching. Starting at 9 am and running all morning. Terry

OK, so I commute 2-3 days each week from downtown SF to North San Jose. Every day except Friday traffic is heavy and I am lane splitting from Millbrae to Hillsdale Blvd, and again in Palo Alto. Friday morning, and it's every Friday morning, traffic is dramatically lighter, no lane splitting...

Australia paramedics using motorcycles for fast access. Pretty sure the UK has the same. Might be useful here in the Bay Area, give the traffic congestion. http://www.gizmag.com/melbourne-motorcycle-paramedic-ambulance/28093/ Terry

Friend has to ship his K1200 and his custom Harley from Illinois to Bay Area. Any recommendations on reputable bike shipping companies? Thanks, Terry

I lane split regularly on 101 to work and find car drivers in general to be very helpful. Even the big white bus guys move over a bit if they have a chance. I also drive a Mini Cooper convertible and over the weekend was reminded how bad the rear vision is in that car. Crossing the Bay Bridge...

Do you lane split when riding two up? I have no problems lane splitting when riding solo, but am distinctly uncomfortable lane splitting when the significant other is sitting behind me. Extra responsibility, extra weight.