Recent content by Ken's MKV

Okay great, thanks for all of your inputs so far. I don't know many who ride so it feels good to hear some other sides/ideas. It always helps to get input from other fellow riders. :thumbup: Cheers Ken

Alright, all very good answers and I thank you so far. :thumbup: To answer some of your questions: Haha, yes, everyone in the hospital gives me the "donorcycle"/"ambulance chaser" or "see you in my unit" jokes but I guess its a risk I take. I have floated to our ortho floor and its a...

Hey all, Okay, I thought I would never ask this question but I need some input/advice on a dilemma I have. As we are all aware the petrol prices have been going up quite a bit here in the US (I lived in germany, so I am familiar with high prices) I am a proud owner of a 06' FZ6 in blue. I...

same here as posted somewhere else. I wonder if its the front sprocket? Ideas? Cheers Ken

Simple green and a brush will get it off right away! Cheers Ken

Hey all, So I have been experiencing whine on my 2006 as well. I bought it used at 16k miles. So far I noticed that the whine is speed dependent and happens with the clutch engaged or disengaged. It also happens on accel or decel. It will dominate any other sounds and seems to stem from the...

Re: Arrived today!! :) Well, passed my riders safety course with 100% and passed my written at the DMV with 2 wrong :) Now I am a "real" rider. :) Taking it to work today. Cheers Ken

Okay everyone, i figured it out! The actual powerwire was rubbing against the fan shroud. Good that it didnt continue, otherwise I would be replacing or mending the wire. Thanks again for your help. :) Cheers Ken ps- Wolfe1down: I have almost 17k on the bike.

So I am guessing I have to remove the radiator? Can this be done without draining the coolant? Thanks for the hints so far everyone! Cheers Ken

Okay, did a search without really finding much. So not that its finally nice here in Wisconsin I have been taking my 2006 FZ out. Once the engine gets warmed up the fan will kick on when I am doing a lot of standing. The only thing is that it is making a really loud noise. It sounds like...

Okay, great idea. I went out and tried it :) With the paperclip the light was working so it must be the switch. Will be replacing it next week. Thanks for the suggestion. Um, can I hire you as a personal mechanic until I get used to the mechanics of the bike? My Vespa had a little of a...

Hm, I can hear the switch clicking when I depress the lever so maybe its faulty like you all said. I'll start by getting a new one so I can rule the part out. Will keep you updated. Thanks again :) Cheers Ken

Okay, I will give it a try once I have some spare time from exams. ;) Thank you. Cheers Ken

Hey Everyone, So I was checking out my FZ6 a little closer today (actually had some time from school work) and noticed that the rear brake light is not working when I squeeze the handlebar lever. It works for the foot brake though. Bike is running etc. Ideas? Cheers Ken

Well, the first time I filled I automatically filled from the right with my right. I guess its a habit since my cars filler is on the right too. My scooter tank was in the back so I could fill it from pretty much anywhere....not to mention it was only 1.5 gallons. Cheers Ken