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There was no washer on mine.

It took a lot to get it off. It was way over tightened. I spent the next 3 days paranoid it would pop off while I rode because I tightened it correctly .

The only time I have any jerking is under 7mph. It just feels that it would like some more throttle. Its smooth other then that, much smoother then my Ninja.

6690 Otd 07 Fz6

Also female here with a brand new FZ6. Its not quite 24 hours old.

I'll comment on this. I didn't find any of that to be a problem. Maybe because of the bike I came off of. I found it easy to engage. I stalled it once and I can forgive myself for not having been on a bike in 3 weeks. The clutch was fine, the throttle response is immediate and tight. I...

On my ride home I noticed some about the head, nothing abnormal IMO. Not neck snapping or uncomfortable. I'm sure when my new SHARK gets in it won't be noticeable at all. I did notice that my legs and body where *very* well protected. I may get the taller screen for when it gets colder...

Its quite a nice bike. I was a bit intimidated at first but once I straddled him (its a guy, this girl likes to ride guys) I was quite happy. The bike feels so light. The throttle response was smooth and immediate. No lag. I had no problems engaging the clutch. The brakes are powerful...

I'm in Northern VA.

It looks like I'll go to buy the FZ6 tommarow. I've been researching for two weeks on it since I sat at one in the dealership. Background: Three weeks ago I was hit by a deer (ran into the side of me). Today I found out the bike is totaled. I started riding this year and had put 4k miles...