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Thanks Krowarizona, and Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

Hi Tristanpage, great question... the oil change kit for a 2022 and 2023 are the same oil and filter... here is a link that lists a 2023, but it is more expensive: amzn.to/4eONRaC

@ thanks man, you’re the best.

Cheers to you NotBablooM from Malaysia!

Hi Amalthomas, yes, that is an 8" C-clamp. It will fit most motorcycle tires for removal. And if you could put an electric socket driver on it, it would be faster and less work.

@@StreetMotoZ Appreciate you brother! Thank you for the video it helped a lot!

@@BlackArroToons It will allow communication with other motorcycle riders that have cardo or cardo compatable headsets. Also can listen to music and and can hands free call, answer, and talk on the mobile phone a must.

Those are great prices. Which company is that where you get your track suit and gloves for that good price? Agreed that you can bargain shop for protective gear, but there are some crappy knockoff gear out there. I bought a pair of gloves from Cycle Gear, it rained while riding and I got a bit wet. When I took off the gloves my hands were black stained with the dye from the gloves. And those gloves were never the same after getting wet. Also, I was wearing some urban high-top riding shoes, and they got wet too. The inside of the bottom of the shoe started coming apart and it was made from compressed cardboard. That was some crappy Chinese knockoff gear. On a better note, I did get my suit for about $650 with kangaroo leather, Alpine stars Race boots for $340, Alpinestars SP8 gloves for $115, and nice carbon helmet Scorpion which meets the Euro standards for $400. Suit liner for $30. Nice Alpinestars socks, those are awesome, for $26. Total at about $1500 after a lot of hours shopping around.

Thanks, Frank, for your kind words. Yes, it has been over a year since riding motorcycles. It is still so much fun too. I plan to have a video "Why I Decided to Ride Motorcycles" as a 1-year video celebration soon and may do another give away. Also, have been working on what the next set of videos will want to improve them in quality over the past ones. I am trying to improve each step of the way and experimenting with different kinds of video styles and creativity around that. It is hard to tell what works until after the video goes out. I can watch some older videos now and see what is good and what needed improvement. It has been cold lately, and this weekend is supposed to be cold too. Hope to ride more this coming week.

@@StreetMotoZ Sounds great. A lot of snow hit the east US this weekend, preventing many riders on their bikes from riding, but it's very cold too in the 30s too. Glad you live in a warmer climate to continue riding. Enjoy! Great job with your helpful and well made videos.

The steering dampener is used on the handlebars to keep it from "tank slapping".

@@Lolzicolz congratulations! That is a nice fast bike and very comfortable.

@@BlackArroToons Same. Most folks use one setting and never change it. Someone might have the wrong setting when they buy a bike, or their buddies mess it up for them as a prank. This would at least give them some information on how to make it right.

Oh yeah, would never follow a vehicle close on a gravel road and true about riding slow on corners and downhill. I would avoid any and all gravel roads while in a car or in a motorcycle.

Yes, a 1000sx would be a step up for traveling to the mountains.

That was Chris' voice as he was wearing my helmet with the camera and microphone in it. He has a liter bike and was noticing the difference in horsepower between his liter bike and the 650.

@@StreetMotoZ Thanks Mike. I thought maybe that was him as later in the video you switched to his point of view. So he has the 10R then. Yes, that is much faster though also drinks fuel faster.

@@BlackArroToons He has a 1000 GT Suzuki. That bike will move and is comfortable to ride too.

The 2024 ZX-6R has switched to a TFT color display which looks nice and is easier to see. I like this analog/digital display too as this bike is all about knowing your RPM's instead of the speed.

Hi Frank, I've put about 700 miles on the 6R so far. I am finding it is a fun bike. I still want to have a more comfortable riding bike in addition to the 6R and the Ninja 650 fills that bill.

@@StreetMotoZ 700 is a lot in less than a full season. Nice work.

Thanks Shadow! I am going to finally get a cardo edge, maybe on black Friday. WOOT!

@StreetMotoZ Cool

Thanks Snappy!

Hi, hmmm the link just worked for me... Here is the full description, "BRCOVAN Metal Motorcycle Fork Stem Mount Base with 1'' TPU Ball for Stem Holes 12mm to 25.4mm in Diameter, Compatible with RAM Mounts B Size 1 Inch Ball Double Socket Arm" but that is for the oversized hole that was used by the steering damper. Here is a link to another that I used on my Ninja 650 that also fits on the 2023 ZX-6R stock stim: amzn.to/3CpASPe. Hope it helps!

Nice, I took a Harley Davidson Riding Academy course at $280 for 3 days and 2 days riding practice. At the end the course I had to take a riding test and passed, and I was able to skip the State Motorcycle Riding test, and also got an MSF card and certificate.

@@StreetMotoZ Yes, that is cool and the best way to go I'd say if you want to learn things one may have missed. Versus just taking the license test and the basic rules test they give you. I still remember there was a question on the license written test that didn't have the correct answer. I let them know and they said they'd fix it... Nice going with the Harley! Those are often much heavier bikes to maneuver.

Thanks Frank! Hope you're doing well. It is getting cool here and not able to ride as much.

@@StreetMotoZ Hi Mike. Thanks. Yes, I wanted to go out this weekend, but if I do, it'll be with heavy layers of sweaters, vests and jackets. I can stay warm and comfortable in 50 degrees, but below that, after awhile the chill starts to seep through when it's 40 degrees and under. Too cold! Back when I started riding, it was my only transport so I had a few snow falls while riding the motorcycle. I was a daredevil back then, so I didn't care riding home in 1 foot of snow one night. Then I finally got a car so I could let my motorcycle rest during the dangerous winters!

@@BlackArroToons Yes, cars are soooo much comfier in the winter. I actually now enjoy the comfort when riding the car and don't take that for granted.

@@StreetMotoZ Cool. Plus the car is so much easier for a lot of groceries. When on my bike, whatever can fit into the small carry cart or one of those short carriage push carts will fit into my material bag with a pull string on the back of my Ninja 650. I strap it down with bungee straps using those hooks hear the rear foot pegs, which holds it tight on the freeways for those bumps in the road. I can even get a watermelon large home on the back, with the bag. Those bags are hard to find these days. The one I have has lasted 20+ years now. For water jugs or big items though, the car is the easiest. And especially during rain and snow fall.

Good to hear Dalton! Cheers

Yes, I like to have the time on my motorcycle, stove, and microwave to be correct... kind of a pet peeve of mine. LOL This is all in the owner's manual but not everyone still has their owner's manual.

Hi Frank, a penny! That was nice of her. That was probably when a penny could buy a piece of candy.

Did the last 1/4 of the video scare you?

lol! Scared the %#@#* out of me.

@@conanthedestroyer7123 lol

Thanks Frank. This was a while ago when I was blogging the process. I remember this, it was not easy, and I did not know how to counter lean. I make refresher videos for all of these level 1, 2, 3, and 4 videos and make a playlist of all of them.

@@StreetMotoZ Yes, counter-leaning is the only way I was able to pass that Motorcycle License test figure 8 requirement. Sitting off the seat opposite the direction turning helped a lot. Great that you have videos on it as you became more advanced with your skills. Nice work!

Thanks @thaspaniard you have excellent points well-articulated too, and it is good to know that you still enjoy longer rides, city and mountains after riding tracks. I was worried my enthusiasm for those kinds of rides would diminish with track riding. That helps me a lot and will make me want to do more track days in the future! It has made me think more about the kind of bike that I want to have for the street too like not having clip-ons on my motorcycle for the street and having more of a naked or touring type moto with more comfort.

@@StreetMotoZ Agree about the bikes for the street. I have an older Yamaha MT-09 with a fully upgraded suspension which is a blast in the city and on tight technical roads (as well as the track) and a Honda VFR for longer rides but still very capable and fun for spirited riding when the opportunity arises. I've put 1,400 miles on that bike in the last two weekends up in the North Georgia and Carolina mountains. I do know some folks who only ride on the track, but honestly, you'd have to travel all over the region to do more than four or five track weekends a year and that's simply not enough time in the saddle for me. I find riding truly therapeutic.

@@thaspaniard Will have to look into the Honda vfr. I don't know alot about them. Thanks for sharing. The MT09 looks like a super city around town bike.

Hi Jessica! Yes, I know quite a few folks that commute on a motorcycle as it gets great gas mileage and can be done safely. Cars take up sooo much space and they create traffic jams. I wish my state would allow lane filtering and lane splitting.

@@StreetMotoZ Not legal here either, but I would probably think twice about it even if it were, seeing all the road rage incidents...

@@jessicagrant8773 yes, especially if not legal, there are many that want to be a cop. And there are many that will get mad that you passing them while they have to sit and wait...Their anger will be directed at the lane splitter. If legal they will get used to it.

@@StreetMotoZ Yeah. Sometimes :)

Hi Jay! Woah, that takes an adrenaline rush to a whole different level.

Hi Frank, I think the track adrenaline experience is wearing off a little and agreed, I like to do adventure riding too, riding down roads I haven't been down before, and you just never know what you can find. It is like going on a vacation. It is more interesting to me to ride like that and there are so many roads around. I did enjoy the track more for the technical learning and may ride it again, but don't want it to sap the joy of street riding.

Hi Krowarizona! Thanks for the good comments. Yes, that helmet microphone shifted down near my chin and picked up a lot of wind noise :/. I fixed it for the next video already.

Yes, I noticed that issue after gathering the content. Normally this is not a problem, however during the filming of this video the microphone moved down in my helmet closer to my chin and got a lot of air turbulence :/. Thanks for your feedback. I have the microphone fastened better now.

Thanks Pixelgarlic!

Thank you pixelgarlic!

Thank you Pixelgarlic!

Hi Akko, I like your simple quick answer. Your so right too. I have heard many track snobs down talking the Ninja 650. So, I had to make a video on this and show what it can do on the interstate. It is one reliable all-around great motorcycle that gets 58 mpg all day long.

@StreetMotoZ 100% agree Street! Of course there are faster bikes out there, but for me, it does most things well enough. Glad guys like you give the bike the props it deserves. 🫡

Thanks Seanrich8506! That Ninja 650 design is awesome!

Hi Fly, I have not heard of that technique using a laser tool. How do you set it up?

Thanks Frank. My last Ninja 650 chain maintenance video was a while ago and there were some things that were missed in that video. This one should be complete with all the goodies.

Thanks Zack!

The Supertech R vented is my best boot and the best of them all. It costs a little more than the SMX but can be used anywhere. The SMX is sooo comfy. I will use that in the cool and winter. You can get SMX vented too but it is not as safe as the Supertech R.

@@StreetMotoZ Thanks for your feedback. Ive ordered the white and orange ones!

@@ajbishop6682 thanks Bishop! The struggle is real, but you can save $ and know your bike is ready for anything.

@StreetMotoZ Yes sir! As soon as I can find a d*mn 22mm allen socket I'll be good 😂 i ordered yours from Amazon today

Hi Frank! I was recently just using wd40 only as you recommended, and it seems to be doing the job nicely. I have read and found that most everyone says WD40 is a great dissolvent but does not provide lubrication for the chain but you're getting a lot of miles on your chain so, if it is not broken, don't fix it. I did see where WD40 has a chain roller lubricant at this link: www.wd40.com/products/roller-chain-lubricant/ I am now using WD40 as a dissolvent, then doing a small coating of some chain lubricant, and I have a can of Motul lubricant still so will use it for now. In SC we have spells of cold weather during the winter, especially in February. I will keep riding when possible and keep making videos. I may redo many of the early videos that may be a bit boring and not very well made but still has some good content.

I agree with you on this. Let's do it!