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Hello all,
I picked up my first bike yesterday.
05 with 35k miles. Really excited for this, as I got a smoking deal on it. Looking forward to digging into these forums!
Hey guys my names David I'm from louisianaAlot of new members join and dont introduce themselves so Ive added this thread for all to introduce yourself....
Ill go first...
Hi all I am From Langley BC Canada. I started this site due to a lack of sites dedicated to the bike I love.... the FZ6 of course... It doesnt matter how crappy a day I have had, all I have to do is put on my gear and go.... The world disappears... the FZ6 is my first bike.. Its a 2005 Galaxy Blue one.. (Yeah the blue ones are faster... Its not a rumor). I am an Engineer and currently work rebuilding crash damaged helicopters and general Helicopter maintenance..... Okay nuff about me... Who is next.... Writeme43? Bren?....
Dennis
Thanks for the reply Yea I've restored a few cars over the years and the last thing I want to do is score the cylinders. I just downloaded the service manual and owners manual, and once I'm able to figure out how to get to the spark plugs (I can't even raise the tank with the bars locked) I'll be on my way to turning her over.Welcome Kev. That bike is a bit rough and is in need of a little (I’m being kind...a lot of) TLC. The rotors have surface rust and I suspect corrosion might be an issue in a few spots, including inside the cylinder walls. Start a new thread about your bike. I think I’d like to talk you through the first start when you get the ignition/wheel lock sorted out. That’s not a bike that you just want to crank over with a fresh battery.
Nubee to the Yami, have only had a few bikes before over the years and found mine parked in front of my friend's apartment in SF, 4 blocks from the beach. She's been sitting for a couple of years, at least, and looked so sad. I'm a sucker for that and now she's mine. Lock is frozen and can't even turn her on or release the steering lock but the clock works I've always wanted a touring bike and though the Fz6 isn't categorized as such, with the bracket and cases I've seen available, it will work perfectly for my first, somewhat planned, road trip to Santa Fe. Hoping to find some helpful tips and perhaps some gadgets and goodies for her resurrection and meet some great people that love to ride.
Wow that's close and I'm sure you know all about salt air I appreciate the offer and I'll definitely be in touchI'm also a newbie on this forum. I'm in Half Moon Bay with a 2007 red metallic that I got for free from a coworker in SF back in March. If you need some help or tools, hit me up!