Jerry1111

Grrr.... sorry about that. I shouldn't be posting from phone's web browser Will make another thread... Anyway, let's avoid all double posts when riding

Has anyone fitted a holder for Givi top box to Yamaha XJ6? I looked at the instructions and it's not clear if this needs cutting or not. I need a topbox that will ideally take 2 helmets and deciding between Givi and Shad.

Double post.

We have similar problem with boats and ethanol based petrol. My last RIB had a 200L under deck fuel tank, so taking it out and emptying its contents could only happen with an angle grinder, so we've got to be careful. There are 2 problems with ethanol in petrol: 1. Some old fuel lines (you probably can't buy these any longer) will swell from ethanol and can starve engine of fuel at higher revs - not good offshore. Had a problem once, 6m of fuel line only let enough petrol for 1500rpm. 2. When you leave petrol in the tank for winter, ethanol/water mix will with time separate from petrol and form a layer. My understanding is that if ethanol soaks up moisture from the air then this happens easier/faster (which is why I used to winterize the boat with a full fuel tank to minimize amount of trapped air). That's why also I was always adding StaBil for winter - never had a problem.

As others said, find a new dealer. I popped to my local place 3 days before MOD2, looked at bikes and had a chat. Then, 1h after MOD2 I was doing paperwork to test drive almost new Ninja 650. There was no drama, excess was 1k, I managed not to stack it. TBH the guy didn't even check the bike after ride - he said it's a good sign of I'm not limping walking to his desk This is also a very good time to buy a new Ninja650, they have them discounted by £1300 - I'm assuming end of the year, quiet season, shift inventory.