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Yesterday, 05:19 PMbigborer replied to a thread Error 33 breaking my bike abroad- urgent help please in FZ6 General DiscussionWell, if it's not a crack and not from casting, what else could it be? Don't know much about metallurgy... I really hope it will just sand off,...352 replies | 17329 view(s) -
Yesterday, 04:43 PMI originally put Hel dual SS lines on my bike (front). I didn't care for the routing, getting both line visibly "even". I contacted Hel and...2 replies | 42 view(s) -
Yesterday, 04:20 PMTownsendsFJR1300 replied to a thread Error 33 breaking my bike abroad- urgent help please in FZ6 General DiscussionI don't think that's a crack, odd location... Doesn't look like a casting issue either. Agreed, look a bit deeper... I have a used S2 sprocket...352 replies | 17329 view(s)
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Yesterday, 03:49 PMAlways choose "race" lines. It means that there are 2 full length lines going from the MC to each caliper. This makes it much easier to bleed the...2 replies | 42 view(s)
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Yesterday, 03:32 PMGetting ready for spring 2019, I ordered a handfull of goodies. New Yamaha 5gh oil filter, air filter, going to pickup a battery just because. I've...2 replies | 42 view(s) -
Yesterday, 03:24 PMbigborer replied to a thread Error 33 breaking my bike abroad- urgent help please in FZ6 General DiscussionI've got more than 15 hours in over 40 phone calls, email messages and facebook messages sent! Every single Yamaha breakers yard found online and...352 replies | 17329 view(s)
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Yesterday, 03:10 PMHow much did they quote you?31 replies | 716 view(s)
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Yesterday, 02:30 PMAdmin started a thread Electric Motorcycles are Coming to Kill Your Gasoline-Powered Bikes in FZ6 NewsThe Electrified Future Is Now Don’t be fooled by the unassuming plug in the wall, electric motorcycles are the silent but deadly bikes of the future....0 replies | 19 view(s) -
Yesterday, 01:41 PMI "up-graded" to Iridium's awhile ago. The stock plugs were in great shape (past due), and I haven't found the iridium's to last longer or...14 replies | 470 view(s)
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Yesterday, 01:37 PMTownsendsFJR1300 replied to a thread tej98's FZ6 Maintenance/Adventures Thread in FZ6 General DiscussionKeep trying!!! LOL.. :) All it takes is a nasty street, wet, to kick up crap and make them crappy looking. Mines a "pleasure" bike so really...31 replies | 716 view(s)
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Yesterday, 11:36 AMWhile we are talking headers, has anyone heard of JetHot ceramic coating? I have an extra set of headers that I sent them to coat. Expect them back...31 replies | 716 view(s) -
Yesterday, 11:36 AMNGK CR9EK. That's the only recommended plug in the manual.14 replies | 470 view(s) -
Yesterday, 11:27 AMCan you post links to the products/tools (attatchment for the drill) to clean the exhaust headers? Man those look good. I've used that product a...31 replies | 716 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:53 AMGap them to the tight end of spec's. The gap opens up as the plug wears. Doesn't matter about the exhaust, no gains or losses with .1mm...14 replies | 470 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:39 AMTownsendsFJR1300 replied to a thread tej98's FZ6 Maintenance/Adventures Thread in FZ6 General DiscussionCan you post links to the products/tools (attatchment for the drill) to clean the exhaust headers? If that was asked of me, I use Mothers Mag and...31 replies | 716 view(s)
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Yesterday, 10:08 AMWhat NGK part number are you using? Isn't there an option for standard and iridium plugs? I'm ordering a bunch of refresh items, might add this to my...14 replies | 470 view(s)
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Yesterday, 09:00 AMSpark is generally effected by voltage from the coil, compression and gap between the anode (center conductor) and ground. The factory spec for gap...14 replies | 470 view(s) -
Yesterday, 08:29 AMVery nice bike and photos! Can you post links to the products/tools (attatchment for the drill) to clean the exhaust headers? Take a look at those...31 replies | 716 view(s)
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Yesterday, 07:32 AMDidn't want to start a new thread so piggy backing off this one. Are you guys gapping .6 or .7mm on a stock setup (or w/ exhaust)? Anything to be...14 replies | 470 view(s)
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Yesterday, 06:22 AMThe Smart Helmets Are Coming Smart helmets are the next big thing in motorcycle gear. While there a few different companies, such as Shoei, working...0 replies | 11 view(s)
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02-17-2019, 12:58 PMTownsendsFJR1300 replied to a thread tej98's FZ6 Maintenance/Adventures Thread in FZ6 General DiscussionIf you lower the idle down a bit, it won't shift into first gear so hard. I keep mine about 1050 or so (which is also SMOOTHER) looking in the...31 replies | 716 view(s)
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02-17-2019, 12:32 PMThanks! I will definitely check the clutch cable slack before I ride it next. I understand that these are supposed to have clunky gear boxes to begin...31 replies | 716 view(s)
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02-17-2019, 10:36 AMRage Silently on Your Commute There’s a definite electric motorcycle revolution occurring in the motorcycle industry. One of the latest entrants is...0 replies | 27 view(s)
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02-17-2019, 10:18 AMMake sure you check the clutch cable slack. I have noticed that if it is just a little too tight, the gearbox will get noiser and notchier...31 replies | 716 view(s)
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02-16-2019, 03:15 PMHaven't done much to the bike lately just been riding it. Here are some pics my brother took of it: I also recently noticed some clunkier...31 replies | 716 view(s)
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02-16-2019, 12:29 PMPart #19, spacers, SAME PART # for both sides, so no... https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/yamaha/motorcycle/2004/fz6-fz600ss/rear-wheel4 replies | 93 view(s)
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02-16-2019, 09:59 AMI don't remember if the wheel bushings are different on the FZ6. Could the bushing sizes be different and be swapped?4 replies | 93 view(s)
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02-16-2019, 09:01 AMIntroduction I have handled a good variety of motorcycle helmets since I started riding in the early ’90s. I’m therefore a bit surprised to realize...0 replies | 27 view(s)
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02-15-2019, 05:54 PMTownsendsFJR1300 replied to a thread Throttle Position Sensor Issues (Are you Experiencing Poor Idle/Mileage, or Stalls?) in FZ6 TechnicalAny updates??190 replies | 75846 view(s)
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02-15-2019, 05:45 PMWhen it was re-assembled, was this (below pic), inserted correctly with the swingarm? Tightening down the axle (87 lbs/Ft) with the rotor /...4 replies | 93 view(s)
