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In the short term, to penetrate and soften the leather, perhaps use something like this: http://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/shop/product...roducts_id/5361 Then maintain long term with a thicker product, like wax or dubbin. Jon

They're making off-road helemts with a sun peak and a visor now, aka Adventure Helmets (Long way Down style), but they're still pricey: http://www.thevisorshop.com/acatalog/Produ...UR_X3__912.html You may get a different brand more cheaply. Jon

Woohoo! Those are great bikes! I used to have one when we lived in Africa. They are very torquey, and you'll be able to do long powerslides and wheelies. Now I'm back in the UK, I have a 2007 FZ6 Fazer S2. Jon.

Dudes, use earplugs! The wind noise will deafen you over time. I had the custom-fit silicon ones made. You can still hear horns/cars etc.

Well I'm glad I'm not the only one that hates riding in the rain and cold! Some sites have guys saying you're not a real biker if... etc. and that they don't ride any slower in the rain. I say with all the diesel spills, potholes, drain covers, etc. plus reduced visibility and cars with dirtymisted up screens it's a nightmare. I watch the weather forecast and use the car if it's gonna rain. It's easier to clean than the bike. I don't ride if it's gonna snow or be icy. Jon.

I bought a new blue FZ6 Fazer S2 two weeks ago. Thinking about wind/rain protection for the hands. Yamaha sells fairing add-ons (they call them 'knuckle visors'). What do people think? I think I like them more than the black off-road type brush guards I was thinking about. http://www.yamaha-motor.co.uk/accessories/...essoryId=360843 Here's what they look like fitted: http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p22/ujo...iringinsert.jpg Price is £109.99 Jon.

Here they are: http://www.yamaha-motor.co.uk/accessories/...essoryId=360843 Any thoughts? Jon.

The genuine Yamaha heated grips are not cheap. Has anyone tried Oxford Hotgrips? I heard there were some reliability issues with the switch. Jon

Has anyone fitted the fairing inserts to a Fazer S2? Yamaha calls them 'knuckle visors'. Thinking about it but not sure if they're worth £119. Jon.

Can you fit crash bungs to a Fazer 600 S2? There doesn't seem to be a place to mount them, as the frame ends halfway down, then the motor hangs from there (if that makes sense). Jon.

Yeah, that sounds like a good plan. Yamaha has messed up the ordering pretty badly this year, and they'll lose customers to other brands. Glad to hear your Fazer is still running okay with a high mileage. Jon.

Thanks, Guys! I'm enjoying the new bike, just wish the weather was better! The bike's a mess already. I'll have to get out the cleaning stuff on Saturday. Jon.

Picked up my new Fazer 600 S2 today. I had them fit a touring screen and Scottoiler dual injection before I picked it up. It runs very smoothly and the seating position is higher and more upright than the SV650S I had, which is just what I wanted. Lovely machine. Got home, waxed it, sprayed GT85 on all the metal bits, lowered the levers and took some free play out of the clutch and throttle. Sorted. http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p22/ujoni08/100_3324.jpg Jon.

Haldir, if you're quick, there's a black non-ABS one at George White in Swindon, and a red ABS one at South Wales Superbikes in Newport. Good luck mate, Jon.

I know, I've just traded in my 2005 Suzuki SV650S on a new Fazer S2 today, and the dealer was like (sudden inhalation) when he saw the mileage was 7800! In two years! If you find a car with that mileage it's like why haven't you driven it? Jon.