Recent content by yamahamama

Thought I'd chime in since it COULD have been me. If I had an FJR instead of my non-running Road Star. I ride down 680 in the morning, but at 5:15 am, not 8. Do you split lanes in the pm? That's when I miss riding the most & perhaps I've seen you zip by while I sit in traffic at the 24...

Grrrr. It'll be nearly a year by the time I get back on 2 wheels. How frustrating. My '00 Road Star has had charging problems for months now & several visits to my dealer did not produce desired results. I visited an independent shop that was recommended on barf (bay area riders forum)...

Good for you for thinking ahead. I once asked a service manager what "must have" tool we should all have with us & he replied an extra key. One of my club mates often tells the story of the time she got back on her bike, only to realize her key had fallen out of her pocket down the toilet...

Glad your instinct/luck/skill worked in your favor today. #1 reason I don't ride behind large vehicles--I can't see what's ahead of them. And I've been rear-ended twice on motorcycle, so I can tell you it's not a picnic. Fortunately, both were very slow speed bumps.

Thanks, all for your words of wisdom. I went ahead & saw the new mechanic & he diagnosed the problem in 20 minutes. The stator. Not sure what it'll cost to fix, but I'll certainly be going back for that. Not very convenient geographically, but hey. He solved the problem in less time than it...

So, I've been back & forth many times to my dealer since last fall, trying to get Venus to start reliably. Of course, she never acts up in front of the mechanic, but has caused me no end of missed rides, frustration & blood pressure points. I have an appointment today at an independent...

forwarded by co-worker, apologies if you've read it... HOW TO SPEAK ABOUT WOMEN AND BE POLITICALLY CORRECT: 1. She is not a "BABE" or a "CHICK" - She is a "BREASTED AMERICAN." 2. She is not a "SCREAMER" or a "MOANER" - She is "VOCALLY APPRECIATIVE." 3. She is not "EASY" - She is...

You southern boys....bless your hearts. My parents winter in Gulf Shores, so I'm a southern gal by proxy...heh.

Just wondered if anyone had feedback regarding other local (SF area) dealers or independent Yamaha mechanics. I have had starting problems since last fall & have not had luck getting back on the road. I think I've had my RS in 4 or 5 times & she still won't start reliably. I'm convinced she...

bummer. can't see it...

All right, no one's answered yet. I'll jump in. I don't have any spare gear at this time, though I did last year, but your wife & I are the same size & I was getting rid of some stuff that had become too big for me. I only have a pair of XL leather pants--styled a bit like chaps, but they're...

I've bought 2 bikes from them--one used & one new ('00 Road Star) & they do all my service work. I've had mixed results, but on the whole I'm pleased with my treatment. I'll likely buy my FJR from them once I'm in a financial position to do so.

I didn't tell you it only took me 40 minutes to get there from Pleasanton. 80mph easy, including car pool lanes. It was a great day for a ride. Sitting at a stoplight, Asian teenager driving his daddy's SUV, "Nice bike!" (Road Star) "Thanks." "Arent' you kinda hot in all that?" (I was...

Pick me! Pick me! What's an hour one way, anyhow? (Well, an hour for most people...)

Not only would they miss the "personal touch", I'm sure there would be some difficulty using their communication equipment with a full-face helmet. Personally, if I were them, I'd try to get some sort of arm protection, like a mesh jacket. I hate to think of shoulder & elbow bones ground off...