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    07 FZ6 FS with several upgrades

    SOLD 07 FZ6 FS with several upgrades Sold it today to a guy from Birmingham, AL. Told him about the forum, he said he'd check it out! I'll stay part of the forum & check in everynow & again. I'm going full sport, found a 04 ZX6R 636 with 10k miles & in great condition. Will pick it up next...
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    07 FZ6 FS with several upgrades

    SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD $4,200 Less than 14,000 miles (at the time of the ad) North Metro ATL Several upgrades: 06 FZ1 which lowers the riding profile, have originals. Riders pegs & controls in original positions or black anodized setback plates which gives it a more sporty feel. With or w/o rear...
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    FOR SALE: Puig screen FZ6 light tint $50 + shipping

    Do you still have the screen? If so, how much for shipping?
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    MSF class and parking lot practice saved me today!

    Glad you took the training & you remembered to use it! I just finished teaching another class of 12 yesterday & hopefully they will do the same. I get emails from past students with regularity saying the same thing. Even if you have been riding for years, it's still a good thing to SOME...
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    Where to find a decat pipe

    Raptorman, send me a pm about pricing & shipping if you would please!
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    Where to find a decat pipe

    For my 07 FZ6. There was an Arrow pipe on ebay for a couple days & I snoozed. Anyone know of a source for one? TIA!
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    K&N Air Filter Sale

    just ordered k&n for my 07. already have them in my 04 zx6r, 96 en500 & 79 xs650-sf. was looking to see if any short-cuts to install, book syas drain tank & remove. thanks for the tip!
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    georgia, cobb,douglas,paulding riders

    i live in se cherokee county. not much riding time this year due to work schedule & teaching MSF classes on weekends. was supposed to hit deals gap last sat, but got put on call for work due to circumstances beyond my control. my oldest rides 04 zx6r & couple of his buds ride with us...
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    clutch bearing noise

    occasionally when i rev up to get a quick launch, a bearing in the clutch basket will whine for an instant or 2. anyone have this issue? i bought a gasket, both bearings that are in there & a tab washer. tia Rickthefix
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    what brake pads do you use ?

    i'm going to replace my front discs soon & will be buying pads to replace at the same time. i have been considering EBC HH pads the most. what brand & type are you guys buying & why?
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    Buy it if its been dropped?

    bought my 07 fz6 couple years ago for $1800 with 5600 miles & it had been down on the right side at about 40 mph. frame was good, only a slight tweak to the fairing stay that was easy to correct. the fairing & right rear plastic was scraped, peg & mirror broken off, both wheels with large dents...
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    2006 FZ6 vs 2009 FZ6R

    i ride with sv650's quite a bit. they are very nice bikes & very versatile as well. there's plenty of them around, lots of aftermarket parts & a big following on-line. as a matter of fact, there's one sitting in my garage that i'm going to help repair, the owner went down a couple weeks ago, my...
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    ebay front brake discs

    i'm looking at buying replacement rotors/discs for my 07. has anyone used the rotors from the ebay seller sixity? here's a link to one of his buy it now. 07-09 Yamaha FZ6 Brake Rotor Disc Floating Front | eBay it's ebay item # 150597477887 he states they are made in japan & was...
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    Clutchless Upshift

    i recently went to upshifting w/o using the clutch & it does indeed shift smoother (for me). i also have 04 ZX6R that is much smoother shifting w/o clutch. this is what practically all road racers do. if have also been downshifting some w/o too. it is a little harder to be smooth downshifting...
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