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It is? That's what it says to use in the FZ6 manual.

May sound silly, but just check your clutch lever isn't vibrating and causing the rattle. I was convinced it was the sprocket, but no...

Don't overcomplicate things, would be my advice. Yes, mechanical knowledge is handy, as is a bit of first aid, but you don't need to go nuts on it. Same with languages - basic phrasebooks will usually see you though. Pack light - too many people take too much then ditch half of it. You're...

This may take some doing....

More awesomeness: YouTube - 01. Pryda - The End + 02. Alpha 9 - Come Home [ASOT 462] YouTube- Alex M.O.R.P.H. feat. Ana Criado - Sunset Boulevard (Daniel Kandi Remix)

My first big bike after a DAS course as well. It's a lot of power for a first bike but it is also quite forgiving of beginner errors. No need to restrict it - you just need to treat it with respect for what it can do. The throttle's alright, not that twitchy. Clutch is a bit heavy compared to...

Well, at the risk of sounding cheap... I'm using Maxxis Supermaxx. And I've been very pleased with them so far. Normally I am something of a rubber fetishist. I can talk about tyres all day, and would rather poke my eyes out than run on a budget brand. But I got fed up of the poor treadlife on...

Bit of a bump here, but I finally got them done. Having looked at some great write-ups on here, I realised that this job was way beyond my capabilities. I found a small workshop near here who said he could do it, and with tapered bearings too - RW Gibb Bikes, in Knodishall, near Leiston...

6 degrees is borderline riding conditions for me. I might do a short run somewhere, but long days in the saddle would be a bit rough. You definitely need good waterproof kit.

No snow normally in November (although you might get a few flurries in the Highlands of Scotland), but it will be cold, dark and wet. Not below freezing cold, but chilly and damp cold. I think you are OK to drive (and ride, if you have motorcycle entitlement on your licence), for up to 12...

My 2003 FZ6 is pretty damn fast as well :thumbup: (First registration date 28/11/2003) So that's about the oldest one you can find to the newest.

Yeah, my seat is annoying me at the moment too. It seems to tip me forward so I end up pushed up against the fuel tank. Am not that big - about 12 stone and 5'11" - but never had this problem on the ER5 I learned on.

You do an emergency stop on your mountain bike when trying to change gear.

You do a shoulder check when pushing a trolley round the supermarket.

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