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I have the KAPPA TK731 Saddlebags for my 06 FEZ. They work great and have lots of room. With the two straps that connect the two bags together (side to side), I placed the front one under the seat but the rear one over the grab bars and over the top of the seat. I used Velcro to attach the front...

Chances are it's the steering bearings. I had problems with mine, with only 3,500 km on the original bearings. The front end would clunk when going over a speed bump. The play in the bearings also made the front end feel rather strange, in that the front tire, always felt like is was losing...

I learned to ride on a 49 cc scooter, progressed to a 250 cc scooter and then acquired my 06 FZ6. This has been over the course of three years of riding. I am a conservative rider and usually keep the revs below 8,000 so I am not hitting the point where the power really kicks in. As most...

I checked a shop manual for an 04 and there is no mention of those two connectors. The only ones indicated in that area are turn signals (left and right), tail light and and license plate light.

I'll give it a shot as I frequently have to explain technical things to non-technical folks. Think of it in terms of what it is like for a person to push someone on a swing without moving from your starting position. If you stood right behind to them, you can only push them your arms length...

Here is a tip on not what to do. (Don't use Dex-Cool) I have not performed maintenance on a vehicle myself for years, as I got tired of getting dirty and cold. Now that I have a bike, I am a believer in getting to know your ride,and there is not better way than to tackle the basic maintenance...

I like the suggestion of the screw in the plastic cap wrench. I will have to try it next time. I recently changed the oil on my son's bike and the filter was really stuck. My channel lock pliers did not open enough to grip, and my chain wrench would not fit in the space between the filter and...

I have not had personal experience with the Michelin series, but from speaking with others that have, you can't go wrong. The Pilot Road will give you longer life due to the harder rubber compound. The 2CT version, uses a softer compound on the sides of the tread, so they will give you good...

Great idea for using a relay and distribution block. That is great planning. Using a relay will ensure the ignition switch is not overloaded by the addition of several mods and accessories. The Bi-Xenon 's are a really nice addition but a lot of work fitting all the components into the front...

Having an extra fuse is not a problem. I did a quick look into the Bi-Xenon lights and there are two parts to them. There is the actual light, which is similar to the original lamps, however, much more efficient and the second part is the light ring around the lamp. This is a tube light (similar...

In general, working on a 12 Volt system is safe (from the potential of shocks that is). When connecting anything to the electrical system, particularly the battery, please ensure that you use a fuse between the battery connection and the accessory you are connecting. The large red cable that...

I have a 2006 FZ6, which I purchased from the original owner about three months ago and had only 3,500 Km on it. I noticed a clunk in the front end when going over speed bumps. I saw posts noting that the 2006 had possible issues with the steering bearings and took the bike to the dealer for...

Try Meguiar's® Motorcycle All Metal Polish. As stated on their site- "The perfect metal polish for your bike: Polymer blend keeps the surface brighter longer. Amazing results without hazardous chemicals and chemical odors." It took a bit of work, applying the polish and before it dried, I...