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I'm just discovering how much better my 5th Gen runs on pure gas vs. ethanol. I can feel the difference in power when accelerating hard. It is truly noticeable. My gas mileage is also about 5-10 percent better. Unfortunately, it is somewhat difficult to find in Indiana, but not impossible. I'm going to invest in some larger gas containers so I can have a supply without riding the bike 20 miles away just for pure gas. Has anyone else had similar experiences? It is a shame we have to deal with ethanol in the US. It is a big scam.

Since my cable company does not offer BeIn Sports, I'm actually using the true MotoGP season package. Split the package with a friend and it isn't bad. Yes, two locations can stream off one login. I've done it. The coverage is awesome of all classes, all practices, all qualifying, all races with no f-ing commercials and no lame American commentators. I should have done this long ago. It is awesome.

It was a decent race. There were some good passes. I'm just glad to see Marquez get on the podium and not bin it. I look forward to the Europe-based races conducted in daylight. Qatar is a weird deal but a very nice track.

I live in Batesville, IN and have a '99 in good shape that you can ride. Come on down and maybe buy me lunch or bring me a six pack of good IPA. You can e-mail me at: haganengr@yahoo.com Send your phone # in the e-mail and I will call you. You can ride it today if you don't mind temps in the 40's. I'll be around all day. I will send you a PM also. George

My crappy cable company does not offer beIN Sports. I found a free stream on the net and am watching qualifying now. It is low def, however. http://www:totalsportek.com/motogp-live-stream

I have Fox Sports 1 which evidently doesn't carry MotoGP in 2016. I don't have beIN Sports via my cable company. Anybody have a way to game this?

I have a '99 and live in Batesville, IN. I have also owned two Gen 4's. I like both for different reasons. The Gen 4 is more flickable. The Gen 5 is more refined with better instrument cluster and no fooling with carbs. Get a '98 or '99 if a 5th Gen as they have no catalytic converter. When you get a VFR and want to ride the twisties down this way, give me a yell.

90's and early 2000's AMA racing was quite good (Nicky, Mladin, Spies, etc.), although Suzuki just dominated for awhile, then DMG came along followed by the recession and American road racing was on life support. That was a 1-2 punch very difficult to rebound from. MotoAmerica is on the right track. I saw the Barber round last year in person, and enjoyed it. Adopting WSBK rules is brilliant. I remember when Daytona was run with 1,000 cc machines and that was a spectacle, although there were huge safety concerns.

She is softer now over the harsh bumps. Mission accomplished. I just needed a little push to get this going.

Ok, gentlemen, I broke down and read my manual. The spring preload was already set to max. soft (1). No adjustment required. The damping was set up as firm. I followed the instructions in the manual and set it to a softer position. I do understand the relationship between spring and damping forces. Force exerted by the spring is proportional to displacement. Force exerted by the damper is proportional to velocity. Now, I need to ride the bike and see if it is better. Thanks for your comments.

Okay, how do I adjust preload and damping?

The road heaves (bumps) are hurting my lower back more and more as I get older. Can someone guide me to a simple means of softening my rear suspension to lessen the hits to my vertebrae. Thanks!

Does the Puig windscreen have any affiliation with Alberto Puig that used to "manage" Dani Pedrosa? If so, I'd stay away from it. Just a joke...enjoy your windscreen.

Well, this is a terrible way for Rossi to be remembered. A true champion would have continued the fight with Marquez and not resorted to a misguided tactic. Marquez did not just let Valentino break away and instead continued to race hard. Yes, Marquez did not show Rossi any respect. That is racing, my friends. I was pulling for Rossi to win the title at the start of the Sepang race. That is no longer the case. This is such a shame. I doubt that Rossi will ever be in title contention again. This was to be his last hurrah, but no.

I will never part with my '99. My son is relatively new to motorcycles and just purchased a Kawasaki Versys 650. We went for a ride together and switched bikes for the last 10 miles. He was speechless after the VFR experience.

The bike looks better without the decals, anyway. I removed them off of my red '99 to clean up the bike. Your 2000 looks awesome.

Does anyone run a Delkevic or are these junk?