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I almost cried, no jokes. The FZ6 is in some areas much better than the R1 I just bought. I am obviously super happy with the R1, but riding it reinforced one thing in my head: The FZ6 is one of the great bikes of its time, and does everything any man may need... Hope you go into the world...

I only recently bought it so I can't attest to how well it copes with wear. However, my older S800 is still as good as new. Shark S900: [9/10] + Very good value for money, seeing that I can't justify the higher cost of the upper Shark models, as they look and feel very similar. +...

Heya! Michelin Pilot Road II's are excellent. :ban: (Got that over with) I've had the front Pilot II on now for what seems like 25,000km's which is exceptional. However, a while back I started noticing that there is severe vibration from the front at over 170km/h (on a track not the road...

Heya! I hate posting on engine issues, as it saddens me... In the mornings, when it is cold [17 degrees C] the engine idles a bit below the idle setting when warm of 1,300RPM. When I pull out and rev the bike to 2,000RPM it seems sluggish. As I ride it, it is fine, but as soon as I have...

Some douche stole some screws off my bike. :mad:Took it for a spin today and noticed that the 2 tank screws near the head stock are gone. Inspected the bike and found that the left radiator plate top screw also gone. I can't figure out why these specific screws were stolen. My Dad says they were...

Nice pics of the 2003 R6 motor. Same as FZ6.

Hi, I am reaching the 40,000km (25,000 mile) mark. :rolleyes: What can I expect in terms of the engine wear? What items will be close to the limit? Valves are at 42K, but many posts put that as unnecessary... The motor would have changed, so noises and rattles and feelings will be...

Good day, I'm using Castrol Edge 10W60 Full Synth in my FZ 08' since 08'. Yesterday my chum told me to only use JASO MA1. I've had no isses on the clutch and can't find any rants on the forum. Lots of arguments online though :D Please advise, as power and engine longevity is a...

Hi, Recently spoke to a friend who said that the crankcase breather pipe from the crank to the airbox is only due to emissions controls. He said that in racing they remove it cos it heats up the air in the airbox and it adds oil vapor to the intake. True or false? (No cash prize)

Hi, Was on the motorway this morn when a bag hit the headers. I took it off but it melted so quickly. It seems to have burned on there pretty tight. Any advice? I don't want to clean the hole exhaust and I also do not want to remove the whole system. Damn! My headers were always so...

FZ-6 is about 186kg and a R6 or equivalent is 160kg. So where does the other +-20kgs come from? FZ does not have fairing - 5kg FZ has main stand + 2kg FZ has smaller brakes - 1kg FZ has bigger tank + 3kg Technically it should be at leas 1kg lighter...

Hi, I've read a lot about the PCIII on the forum, but can't find a definite answer from someone who has the PCIII. Is the idle softer? Does it rev more freely and are the flat-spots (Be it ever so noticeable) a bit smoother as well? Is it worth the $? Peace ;)

Ok, just spoke (had an tiny argument) with a novice biker. He says you should use the rear brake when riding normally and only use the front in emergencies. :disapprove: I use the front during normal riding as the rear is too easy to lock up. I use both in emergencies finding the balance...

I recently saw a used bike add on a website. The guy had two posts for the same bike, the one had 24,000km on the clock and the other 4,087km. I now that it's the same bike, as the picture matches and the second post was made shortly after the first. Maybe the guy only has 1 pic of that bike...

Wow, literally 7-10 meters in front of me around a bend the guy just dropped it. He must have hit the rear brake or something because the rear just gave way. Lots of sparks and bits flying around - messy!!! After sliding a bit the bike hit the sidewalk with tremendous force. I had to go...

Wonderful. I just fitted me Leo Vince pipes in 2 hours. Quick and easy. Beautiful sound! Pics are VGA cos phone is oldish!

Good day everyone. I have been lookin' for some luggage on my FZ6. But due to exchange rates, everything here is VERY expensive. :eek: So, can I buy some backpacks or handbags :D and just sellotape or strap or glue or magnet fix them to my bike? Does anyone have any nifty home made ideas...

Good day everyone, I have had my FZ6 for a year now. I am thinking of buying the FZ1, as I am already used to 100hp. But, I might as well then buy a car. That way I have a boot and roof, but then no power/speed and fun. I cannot make up my mind, the car I want is not that bad, but I am...

Good day. I am thinking of buying an off-roader, since I live in Africa and all... How is the DT125 two stroke? Does anyone own one or know from first hand experience how it is overall? My friend has a TW200, but that for me is too sluggish. Thanks:thumbup:

Good day everyone. Just fitted Michelin Road 2 dual compounds front and rear. I must say, after scrub, they really stick in the bendies.:hug: The outer chicken strip areas are really covered by the softer compound. I am taking photos of wear every month, to illustrate the effect of the 2...