I like the brackets a lot, great work :) maybe mounting them with nylon screws as well as washers would ameliorate heat transfer. Ps, I love the windscreen extender, can you PM me, or post here, which model it is and where you obtained it?
Well I've gone to a locked up sad rusted and neglected bike to one that's slowly coming back. Thanks to all of the feedback and great advice. She still needs loving, and I'm definitely going to have a pro go over her and get the 26k valve adjustment. I'd love to learn more about the handlebar...
I just happen to have a fresh bottle of synthetic valvoline gear oil I bought mistakingly for my car, i didn’t throw it out and now I know why:) I want to do what I can, and my biggest concern right now is the fuel system. I’m in contact with the shop that the previous owner bought the bike, and...
I’m a sucker for a challenge, and appreciate your sentiment:) I’ve missed my old bike for over 3 years, basically the same amount of time this has been parked. It’s been waiting for me all this time
I asked her and she said just before she parked it it was running a little rough. The tank has very little fuel in it, and I wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't bad fuel to begin with but then that's a guess. It also has a Dynojet module under the seat, which she wasn't aware of, and I don't know...
It’s the original lock and it’s the same key. After 24+ hours of drenching it in penetrating oil and using compressed air, I was getting nowhere… decided to use some old-school percussion energy, and with the help of the previous owner’s stubby ball peen hammer. I just beat on the lock cylinder...
Hey y'all, I've been instructed to start my thread here, so bear with me :) Just bought a (first gen?) FZ6 (2006) that's been sitting for years. Going to do my best to get her up and running on the road. Will be my first bike of the type and limited it experience in bike, but have restored quite...