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    LED Panel & Arduino instrument cluster

    With a long overdue streetfighter conversion starting to take shape in my head, I had idea to create a custom instrument cluster using an Arduino and an LED Panel. I wanted something that would stand out, that would allow me to design a simple, pretty, and effective way of showing the...
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    Loud Buzzing at 7000rpm and up (video)

    Hey everyone, I've got a 2004 FZ6 with about 16000 miles on it--a few months ago before the winter I noticed a distinct buzzing sound coming from the engine; it would always start between 6000 and 7000 rpm. It happens whether or not the bike is in gear, whether or not it is stationary, and...
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    Late November Night Ride - Gopro Hero3

    My GoPro Hero3 Black Edition finally arrived! I had to test it out, so I took a chilly ride through Rochester last night... https://vimeo.com/54347259 -mark
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    Two Brothers, Two Bikes - 5 day motorcycle trip

    So a few weeks ago my older brother and I embarked on an epic motorcycle adventure...five days through four states. Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, and Vermont. This was the first multi-day trip I've been on with my bike. I returned armed with 50 gigs of footage and the determination to create...
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    Motorcycle Superstore coupon anyone? - Buying tires

    Hey All, I'm looking at buying a set of Pilot Road 3s today or tomorrow before I go on my first long trip -- Anyone happen to have a motorcycle superstore coupon lying around that they might be willing to share? Thanks!
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    04 Front Upper Fairing (black preferred)

    WTB: 04 Front Upper Fairing (black preferred) Hey all, So I went down last year, and have been slowly acquiring the parts I need to get my baby back to stock. I am looking to buy a Front Upper Fairing for my Silver/Black 2004 FZ6. You know that one huge hard to replace part that cracks no...
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    Shoei Qwest for sale, nearly new - medium - matte black

    Here is what's for sale: Shoei Qwest Helmet Medium Matte Black Original packaging Used only for 2 - 3 weeks No blemishes or scratches (there may be extremely minor signs of normal use, i.e. fingerprints or glove prints on the side of the helmet...nothing a quick polish could not...
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    Hack Streetfighter??

    So I've been unable to ride for a few weeks since I laid my bike down. A local shop checked her over and mechanically she was sound. I took a half day at work today and plotted how I could make something legal out of the mangled fairing that I had--just so I could get a few more rides in before...
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    It is a sad thing to see your FZ6 on its side.

    I hate this part, but I know I should do it. Being humiliated sucks but I believe it ultimately leads to growth. So I went down the other day. I cannot blame another driver for cutting me off, no one else was involved. I am pretty much completely fine, I have a decent size bruise on my right...
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    Oxford heated grips install help...

    Hey all, So I just attempted a combo upgrade, FZ1 bars with heated grips. The FZ1 bars went on relatively painlessly, took a few hours, and it was dark by the time I finished. Regardless, I took a ride and I love how they feel, although I'm tempted to look into bar risers as I crushed my...
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    Missing rear wheel alignment nuts/parts...?

    Hey all, So I decided to clean and lube my chain for the first time today aand I noticed that there seemed to be some missing parts at the end of my swingarm. On the right, both nuts and the plate(washer thing? Not sure what to call it...), and on the left, just one nut. See pics... From what I...
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    New rider from NY

    Hey All, My name is Mark Sniffen (yep, I know all the nicknames), I'm new to riding and am the proud owner of an beautiful '04 silver and black FZ6. My brother got me interested when he let me ride on the back of his Honda 919 last summer. After doing some research, I knew I was going to buy...
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