Recent content by Jim V

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***** sold***************sold*************sold*************************sold***********************sold********* I am selling my 05' FZ6. It has 5200 miles on it. I bought it from the original owner in early 2012 when it had just 2000 miles on it. I replaced fluids and installed new tires...

Just installed Kaoko "Cruise Control". Not really cruise control but a very nice throttle lock. It's the bar end type that uses friction to hold the throttle in an open position. Takes about 5 minutes to install. I decided to go with this brand versus the other bar end throttle locks because...

You guys rock!!! Thanks to all who responded. As Erci suspected I was using a 4.5MM hex wrench on the inside nut (no idea why it would be there if not to be used for removal) instead of the larger 8MM on the larger opening. After tapping it a few times with a rubber mallet and using the...

I've been reading about the throttle tamer and want to install as the throttle snatch on my 05' is really a pain. Just finished reading a number of post, while it looks like the results are mixed I decided to go for it. Then bike only had 2500 miles when I bought it a year ago in great shape...

I bought 2005 about a year ago, the "throttle chop" issue was one of 2 complaints, otherwise I really love the bike. I don't get out but about 2 times a month but when I do it's canyon riding, so the on off thing was quite annoying. I got on the forum and asked about it. The throttle tamer...

Looks like you guys were right, took about 10-15 minutes, smoke disappeared, running well. I thought for sure I was going to get hosed at the dealer for a head gasket. Thanks to all who responded, now I can go riding this weekend, my son just got a new Ducati, can't wait to try it

I have an 05' that I bought 6 months ago with only 2500 miles. I have since put on another 800 miles, and it's runs just fine. I hadn't started it for 2 weeks so I fired it up just to let it run a while and now I have what appears to be steam coming out of the exhaust, even after I let it run...

I think I am going to drill out the baffles, simply can't afford new cans and really just want something slightly louder. I did a search on the forum and got plenty of info on how to do it. I am however wondering if you have to change anything else. My son has a R6 and it seems that with any...

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Seems like an ideal solution. Have a few questions..What is a step drill? How far in do you drill? Lastly, would this require any modification to fuel mixture, I believe what is called mapping? When I was young, rode dirt bikes and if you removed too much back pressure (we had straight...

I have an 05 and waited too long to buy the Yamaha shield. When I decided to pull the trigger it was no longer offered. Did a fair amount of research and could not find any after market extended (larger) windshields from anybody. If you find something in the after market world, please post as...

I was reading some posts about S1 versus S2 bikes. I gather that S1's are the 1st generation including the 05'. I bought my 05" 6 months ago with less then 3,000 miles and love it. In any case there were a number of posts suggesting that the S1 bikes had an issue with TPS..What is it? How...

Just installed a fender eliminator kit. My son bought for me through eBay. As I understand it the kit is manufactured by a forum member. I believe it's the cheapest kit on the market at $39.99. It is however make of steel and is really a quality product. My bike looks way better and I don't...

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