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F/s '06 fz6 -$3200 **SOLD** I'm selling my beloved FZ6 for financial reasons. Bike is in perfect mechanical condition with 12k miles. Front and rear tires replaced in August with Bridgestone BT-016; plenty of tread left. Oil was changed regularly and chain kept lubricated. Personally built...

Sad day: I'm having to sell the bike; I can't afford it anymore. I bought the bike in Feb with a loan and haven't missed/been late on any payments. My question: if I sell the bike now (after 10 months of ownership) what will this do to my credit score? The whole scoring system is pretty...

I recently purchased these saddlebags and i'm really impressed with the initial quality. However, upon trying to mount them, I'm having alot of trouble finding mounting points. When I put the velcro straps under the seat and under the grab bars, the bags seem to hang really low and at an angle...

I have an idea I'd like to try to make a helmet de-skanker for the summer months, but I need a donor visor. I'd prefer it all in one piece, don't care about scratches, color, or other aesthetic things. Thanks!

:jawdrop: Wowzers. It was like a dream. That big 1300 made it effortless to get to 65 and it got me there surprisingly quick, without even trying. I love my 6, even more so now that they won't be offered in the future, but I definitely want one of these. Lets face it, the 6 is just a little...

Got caught in a gully-washer (forgive my local-ism) on the way home today... Figured I'd share my experience after sitting in traffic and getting soaked. First the praise: Bridgestone BT-016. What a great tire... After laying the bike down at the beginning of the summer, I've been really...

The piece of steel on Sunday in the rear tire I could handle. It was getting squared off and thin anyway, but when I ran over the self-tapping 6mm screw in the front tire... I kinda lost it. Still has plenty of meat left on it and I'm pretty sure the plug isn't going to work. Why is it I've gone...

For those of you who remember my post from before (Proof of theory and such...), or got re-directed here from the old thread, I decided to make a taillight insert to go in the stock housing that had integrated turn signals. Well, after one botched design and about a forever of waiting, I finally...

I'm puling into Tulsa Community College to take my final and there's an 04-06 FZ6 (blue for those keeping score). Being the first time I've seen another one of these bikes in town, I get a little excited but I'm running short on time. After I take my final, I come back out to see it's still...

Lame, I know, but I'm taking a summer class and i've got an assignment that has me stumped. I've got to overload the += and -= operator so that I can increase the value of a variable within an object by a value. For example: SavingsAccount saver1; saver1 += 234; This needs to increment...

So, I've been researching muffler options. Looked at gutting out the OE muffler: most likely it'll create a buzzy Civic sound. Looked at taking the little pipes out that the gasses exhaust from, eliminating one baffle: this requires the muffler being cut open with a band-saw to get to a couple...

I suppose the cool(ish) weather couldn't hold off forever, now we're hitting the hundreds and I thought I would share some wisdom I've gained while riding: 1) Got a black helmet/jacket? Get something new in a lighter color. This makes a world of difference. 2) If you wear jeans, wear a...

Went for a weekend ride through Mount Magazine in Arkansas. Going through switchbacks after exiting the "park" area, a downhill jobber that ends in a 180 degree turn. Got spooked by a patch of water sitting in the shade and went wide. Ended up going off the side of the road, panicked, and...

Okay, even though I haven't completed my degree yet, it's time to put it to work. After spending months looking at eBay and being disappointed with the options, I've decided to make a board to be inserted into the tail light to replace the incandescent bulb with a battery of LEDs and incorporate...

So, it's pouring with a chance of hail tonight. Bummer. My bike is stuck outside because I'm still waiting to move into my new home. All this weather lately has got me wondering: How many of you have to keep your bike outside and what do you do to protect it from severe weather? I've got a...

Had a case of butterfingers today and dropped it after a few bobbles now the foam liner (not the padding, but the styrofoam between the padding and the outer hard lining) is loose in the cheek and chin area. I've been looking for a reason to replace this one for awhile, but had plans to keep it...

You're supposed to replace your helmet every two years. Am I the only one to have heard this? Do you replace your helmet on a regular basis? I ask because mine is about to enter its 4th year of service and I'd love an excuse to go look at a Scorpion EXO 1000 ;).

Does one have to have a half tank or less when performing this mod? I've got a tank with only about 25 miles or so on it and would really like to have two headlights when I go out tonight. Would it be disastrous to do this with my current fuel level?

I'm strongly considering getting a bluetooth headset for both myself and my girlfriend and have so far come up with three candidates. J&M (a bit pricey for my liking) Wireless Products - J&M Motorcycle Audio Scala Rider Q2 (good price and can communicate with other units) SCALA RIDER...

After discovering that my fairings were cracked where the turn signals attach, I decided a little repair and replacement was in order. Found a pair of flush-mounts on ebay and and decided there wasn't going to be enough forward facing light. Added the pod lights as a result. I think it really...