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    Brand New Laser Exhaust fits FZ6 04-06. Look like an MV!

    I have a brand new set of Laser Exhausts for the FZ6 2004-2006 model 84.3001. Make your bike look and sound like an MV. I imported these from europe as they are not available in North America. I put them on the bike but I find they are a bit too loud for my liking for city riding, which is...
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    Do you think tattoos on women are attractive?

    Remember the old joke about the bald guy who had rabbits tattoed on his bald head and from a distance they looked like hares! Well... a couple of months ago my wife and I were driving along and there is this sweet young thing in low slung lulu lemon pants, bare midriff and a skinny top...
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    Top 5 Mods?

    1. Bikerdude Headlight mod. (best safety mod) 2. Syntek heated grips (best $26 I ever spent on a bike mod) 3. 12 volt Powerlet outlet for the GPS and Radar detector 4. Givi rack and saddlebags 5. cruise control - being fitted today! All set for the trip to Laguna for the Moto GP. Yamagamma
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    44T rear sprocket

    Yes, you could carefully file the tips down if they are too long, or use a belt sander to just dress off the tops. lathe is more precise but it's not that critical. Yamagamma
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    NEP cruise control / throttle lock ?

    I'm looking at fitting an NEP throttle lock. Has anybody fitted one to their FZ6? I'm wondering which of the 3 versions fits our bikes. NEP CRUISE CONTROL: Motorcycle Accessories from California Sport Touring, Inc. Thanks, Yamagamma
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    44T rear sprocket

    You need to compare the tooth profile on the aftermarket sprocket to the OEM sprocket. Many aftermarket sprockets are poorly machined/designed. Generally the teeth are too long. If you stick them on a lathe and file off a mm or so off the top of the teeth, the sprocket will release the chain a...
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    Heated Hand Grips

    I put a set of Symtek pads on mine. Symtec Motorcycle Grip Heater Kit w/round rocker switch: Motorcycle Accessories from California Sport Touring, Inc. Thes guys are great to deal with. The kit only cost $26 and the grips are straightforward to install. Peel and stick, splice in the wiring...
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    Always check your mirrors at red lights, ALWAYS!

    Checking your mirrors at stop lights is an excellent idea. Another trick I use is to hold the bike on the footbrake and pump it on and off, so the driver in the cage coming up fast "maybe" sees a flashing red light..... this also leaves your hands free to have the clutch in, and the throttle...
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