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FZ6-ZN .... are you out there?

A Traverse City area ride has me in!!! If I could put my EXTREMELY Bias $0.02's in ... M-22 (Manistee to Traverse City) Is the absolute "MOST FUN" road in the state!!! 120 miles of Non-Stop twisties through the Most Beautiful area on the West Coast shore of Michigan........ Just a suggestion!

FZ6-ZN, Thank you for the detailed & concise Mod directions! Very helpful! 2 questions: 1) Is that the stock 10mm bolt from the R6 shock assembly? Or separatley purchased? (if separately purchased, what length, hardness, etc.) 2) Can you please post the Link to the SBK forum-post...

Youngy, spock Thanks guys for the help! I surely need to know where to look. I know that the KTM Super Duke uses a a direct-mount-shock, but I was hoping to find a commodity shock off of another japanese bike. So, it's really not possible to swap the rear....???

Apparently it sounds like everyone likes Ohlins, for the rear, and maybe the easiest for installation! (Thanks skooter65 ... very well detailed!) Thank you everyone, so far, for the suggestions, I am definately pointed in the right direction....... Has anyone done a rear shock Swap from...

Hi Guys, I've been away for a while, I thought I was going to sell the bike, now decided to keep, but..... desperatley needs some upgrades! So, I have a 2007 FZ6 and definately need to upgrade the suspension! 1) Has anyone swapped out the rear shock with a Full adjustable shock from a...

Well .... it appears that the Market is hurting everywhere! I am going to put some Stabilizer in the fuel, and put her away for the winter!!!

Tuesday Bump!

Monday bump .... Just under 1,300 miles!

Sunday Bump!

Hey guys, Up for sale is my 2007 FZ6. A recent change of events have driven me to sell my bike. With many plans to upgrade, none have come to fruition, therefore the bike is completley stock! I am the 2nd owner, (bought the bike from my Aunt who put a little over 600 miles on it.) She broke...

2 1/2 weeks till Rode trip ... anybody??? Still looking for seat!

I look everyday ... I want to stay away from the "gel" seats ... never rode one, but I would assume that gel isn't as firm as I would desire for longer rides.

Anybody ... Corbin, Top saddlery ??? I need a firmer seat ... and quickly ... my trip is in 3 1/2 weeks!!! How much???

Hey Guys, I am taking a mid-country trip Next month, last one for the season, and Need an aftermarket seat ASAP! Something much Firmer than the stock! I would really like something in as New of condition as possible and for around $275 (U.S) ... is this an unreasonable expectation??? If...