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43 mm fork seal driver. I bought it earlier this year and used it twice and I doubt I'll need to use it again. It's in like-new condition. I'll throw in a 43mm bullet style fork seal installation tool if you buy it. $30 via paypal. Includes shipping to the lower 48. I'll take a picture...

I rebuilt my forks mostly to put stiffer springs in. I installed 1kg racetech springs. I used all balls fork seals and dust seals. Everything was spotlessly clean before being assembled. I pressed the seals in with an appropriately sized fork seal installation tool. I filled the forks carefully...

I set out from VA on Saturday on the fz6 with a buddy on his fz6. We have been through Tennessee, had a GREAT time in Arkansas (route 341 and others around that area), and am now waking up in Houston and about to head out to Pensacola. It's been a little too fast paced of a trip but fun...

I had MX, or dirt bike, handlebars on my nighthawk, and it was fantastic. not only for ease of control, but also for comfort and appearance, the MX bars were great. I haven't seen any pictures of MX bars on and FZ6 though. Has anyone tried this? Are there clearance issues with the fairing...

Has anyone used an airhawk seat pad on their fz6? I tried one on my friends fz6 yesterday and it was fantastic. He had one that seemed slightly small for the Fz seat though. I think the "cruiser medium" looks like it might fit well. Does anyone have a recommendation on that? I could see it being...

I used this for about 800 miles or so and don't want it anymore. It's not right for someone of my height. I'll post pictures once I get it cleaned up tonight. There is no damage at all on it. Like new. I believe it ran me about $102 shipped from amazon or something like that. I'll let it go for...

And now I am definitely going naked. I don't see why anyone would want to leave those terrible things on their motorcycle. Naked is the way to go. I could ride without my vision being blurred from my head being beaten so violently. I don't have a headache and an inability to hear now that I'm...

Does anyone ever regret converting their FZ6 to being naked? I am thinking about it pretty heavily because I really don't like the aerodynamics of the fairing, and I just miss having a naked bike. But my FZ6 is just about perfect. Almost spotless. For that reason, I'm hesitant to tear it apart...

Before I changed my fork oil today I did a search to find out how much I needed to put back in. I found a forum post that it took 497 mL per tube. I had a one liter container so I split it, almost all, between the two. The level looked kind of high; if I compressed the fork to the bottom, the...

As many miles as I've logged on a bike and I've never actually picked out tires. On my last bike I just went with what was on there because they seemed good (perelli sport demons). Now the Dunlop Q3's on my recently acquired FZ6 are 5 years old and, tread or not, in need of replacement. The vast...

I've been searching around for details pertaining to putting an R6 header on the FZ6, but on all of the internet I have only found posts from two people that have done it. Both reported it to be a fairly easy job and that they liked the result. Has anyone else done it? are there any down sides...

I just came across this old video from a ride that my friend and I went on where a large bird flew out and hit us both. I never wished to be so close to a buzzard in any situation, much less when going along around 50 mph on a motorcycle. No FZ6 in this video unfortunately, hence the section...

I'm being told that I cannot keep my motorcycle in my dwelling because it voids the owners insurance on the dwelling. I realize that renters insurance does not cover damage to the structure, but will insurance really be voided because there is a motorcycle inside of a dwelling? Sounds like an...

I've looked through just about every exhaust thread on here and every sound clip I can find on youtube trying to gauge which exhaust sounds the best. Please excuse the vanity of this thread but I won't lie, the sound is almost the only reason I'm interested in dishing out the $$ for a dual...

Are riding boots at all worth it? Other than ventilation, do they even really have any features over standard work boots? Is there any notable protection to be gained? I can't see making the investment considering the protection and functionality that my old hunting/working boots provide, other...

I just got an '07 last week and the very biggest difference between it and my previous motorcycle ('92 Nighthawk 750) is that the front brake is MUCH more powerful. I could grab all the front brake all I wanted with the Nighthawk and as long as there was no loose material on the pavement, it was...

I realize that most automobiles have coolant temperature gauges that are "rigged" in the sense that they show the same position for a decent range of operating temperatures so that people don't think there's a problem when they see it go up and down. Obviously, the FZ6 does not have that. Since...

Hey all. I'm sure if you're looking at this thread you've seen my "soon to be new owner" thread. Well now that I have the bike I have a different set of questions! I've only just become acquainted with the buffeting issue of having a wind screen. I have no interest in tearing the fairing off...

I'll take just about anything you've got at a good deal to fit an '07-09. i'm not interested in big touring wind screens but anything near the size of stock. A stock wind screen that has been cut would be perfect. I just got an FZ6 and I am trying to start experimenting with wind screen options...

Hey all. First time posting. I'm looking at a few FZ6s and trying to decide which to go for and whether to hold out for a specific one. Biggest question is, significant is the difference between the '06 and '07 models? Wiki says that there where quite a few improvements, and I know I personally...