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    changed the plugs, now there is a strong gas smell

    Up until this week I only did oil and filter changes myself and took my 05 FZ6 to the shop for other maintenance. After reading the excellent how-to instructions on this site and the SBN site I decided to change my own air filter and spark plugs, which I did. The bike seems to run fine, but...
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    Seats

    Go with the corbin, you won't regret it.
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    Scorpion Gear?

    I bought an exo 400 a couple of years ago and much prefer it to my more expensive Shoei. More quiet, better vented and the no fog screen really works. Its a little heavier, but not so much that you would notice it. I'll probably buy the exo 700 next time. I also recently bought the Deuce...
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    Riding Pant Advice: A* ST-5 Textile

    I bought the Scorpion Deuce overpants about a month ago and so far they are working pretty well. When its hot I wear them alone, but in cooler weather I layer them over jeans and they fit pretty good.
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    electrical problem - tail light won't work

    Thanks to everyone who responded. I should have said in my first post that I checked the bulb and it looked fine. After reading your comments I went ahead and replaced the bulb and everything worked. I inspected the old bulb again and still couldn't see anything wrong with it until I used a...
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    electrical problem - tail light won't work

    I need a little help. The tail light on my 05 FZ6 stopped working. The brake light and turn signals still function and I have checked the fuse. Anybody have any ideas?
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    What's the best first mod?

    The first modification I have made on my last two bikes is a custom seat. I currently have a Corbin saddle that, after breaking in, is quite comfortable and eliminates quite a bit of felt vibration.
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    Rain Gear

    I've never had good luck with motorcycle rain gear, but living here in rainy Western Washington I have worn rain gear quite often. I now carry Columbia Sports Wear rain gear consisting of an unlined shell jacket that is large enough to go on over my riding jacket and a pair of unlined golf...
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