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Been a while since I posted here. Work + baby + crappy weather in Atlanta. I managed to snag a GoPro Hero 3+ Silver this week and have been evaluating mounting options for my 2007 FZ-6. I'd like some input here, as the only other related post I found seemed to include 1-2 recommendations for...

Long time since I've posted. Being a new dad will do that. Plus, crappy winter weather in GA. I'm shopping new insurance companies, and I realized I didn't pay much attention to the coverage that I currently have: Bodily injury / property damage liability -- $100K / $300K Uninsured...

Gonna just say that FZ6 applications for Givi hard cases are confusing. Can someone tell me -- does this sound like the right kit for a 2007 FZ6? MONOKEY FZ351 + M5 PLATE If I wanted to add Monokey side cases? And a Monokey top case (first order of business)? And is $150 for these a...

I snagged a pair of black on black CNC levers from a US eBay reseller the other week. Shipping time was great because this particular supplier had them in the US (not China). That said, I guess I get what I pay for. The levers were nice and in good condition. Only issue -- out of 6 adjustments...

Anyone here running with the Shad 42 side cases? I'm riding 3-4 days a week commuting 12 miles to/from work, and then 1 day on nice weekends for fun and/or errands. For this style / type of riding, would Shad 42 side cases be too big? Are they massive on the FZ6? Reason I'm asking too...

30 minutes into a stop / start commute in suburban Atlanta, I get to a major intersection in the left turn lane. Four lanes, both directions, and I notice the check engine light (CEL). "What's that?" I wonder. I decide to hit the kill switch (the mistake) to cycle it on / off and see if it...

I use my 2007 Yamaha FZ6 for commuting right now. I'd like to eventually tour with it some. Just gotta find time to do it with work, first child, etc. I've been gearing up for commuting -- a new Nelson Rigg touring tank bag, a Xena X14 disc lock / alarm, Tourmaster riding pants, etc. -- but I...

Simple survey for my edumacation and that of others -- I'm looking at a Xena disc lock / alarm for use at work, and I wanted to know which models folks had been able to fit on relatively stock discs on any model FZ6. I dunno that I want / need the XX10 or the XX14 when the XX6 might be...

I have the Deltran quick connect USB adapter for my 2007 FZ6. I have an iPhone 5 connected to it. I turn on the nav app (Waze) and leave it connected, knowing full well it's (the USB adapter and anything connected to it) drawing from the battery. 10 minutes later gathering up my keys and...

I'm having a real heckuva time deciding on a tank bag to replace my Marsee that is falling apart on me (secondhand). Could some of you with larger tank bags post pics of how they look closed / expanded on your FZ6? Including details about the make and model number? I want something like a...

I did the headlight mod from bd43 over the weekend and finally pulled out the dusty and never opened toolkit from my 2007 FZ6 (4th owner)... Had two (2) questions... 1. Is this the full set of tools? 2. I'm a motorcycle noob -- what are the numbered tools used for? Thx, nthdegreeburns

I performed BD43's headlight mod yesterday and, while I was at it and had help from a more experienced motorcycle tinkerer, also changed out the spark plugs on an 2007 FZ6 with 14K miles on it. My friend was moving faster than I was and removed the bolt from the top of the radiator (that looks...

I'm new to riding (March 2013) -- just took my second bike bonding course with the FZ6 2 weeks ago in pouring rain, and I was wearing non-waterproof gloves and jeans. :eek: My first stab at riding kit includes: Arai Signet-Q helmet (oval noggin') Tourmaster Intake Air 3.0 jacket Tourmaster...

Move this thread if it's in the wrong spot, please. I'm interested in a tail bag big enough for my helmet that I can carry into the office or on mass transit for my commute. I'm leaning toward the Motocentric roll tail bag. However, I also have a set of used Nelson Rigg saddlebags / rain...

I have a Dunlop Sportmax Q2 up front and a Metzeler Z6 in back on my '07 FZ6 purchased used in February 2013. My mechanic at the time noted that the Metzeler was old -- the DOT number is 3908, so it's at least 5 years old and looking worn (see attached). I thought the Dunlop was pretty old...

I took my bike by a friend's house this past weekend. He rides a Harley Sportster, but his kid is interested in a small sport bike or sport tourer. When I pulled up, he exclaimed, "Was that your shifter?" Befuddled, I invited him to ride up and down the street and check the hearing for...

There's a few tire sales right now and I was considering the Metzelers and Michelins. Fitting the Michelins is easy peasy. The Metzelers -- not so much. Their website is rife with bugs and slow to load. It's also hard to find application guide or catalog PDF either. Finally, some of the parts...

So, I bought my 2007 FZ6 3 months ago, and it came with a ball mount and an SAE pig tail already installed. The ball mount is on the left handlebar. It doesn't have any electrics attached to it. There's a an SAE pigtail on the right handlebar near the front brake. I've used it to trickle...

My mechanic and I seem to be at odds over the type of tire I need on the back of a 2007 FZ6 w/ 12.5K miles on it. The front tire is Dunlop SportMax (original OEM?) but not at the wear bars. The rear tire is a Metzler Roadtec Z6 with lots of wear on the sidewalls from the prior owner...

I've read through 2-3 of the pages here in this forum area and found good advice. Just want to verify a few things... Front brake squealing - I've put about 200 miles on the bike in the past few weeks since I started riding. My mechanic noted that the front pads were close and would need...