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I rode it for the first time in too long last night. I was feeling guilty for not putting it up properly since the weather has been cold. It was up on stands in a heated garage, but I still hadn't "officially" put it up for the winter. Luckily I started running Yamaha Ring Free Plus in every...

That looks awesome for an obsessive oil and filter changer such as myself.

two of the bolts are up under the top triple, and one is at the center bottom. you probably have to flex the bracket quite a bit to get it in place. If your's is like mine, you'll have a hell of a time getting the gauge cluster to mount to the bracket as well. Keep in mind everything will be...

If you have any photos, or advice on connectors to use, please share. I am going to put together a plan and buy all of the supplies before I tear into anything.

Once you get the front end exposed and you can put the metal bracket in place, it will make more sense. Until then, yeah, it seems like it won't work. For mine, I was only able to get two of the bolts in that mount the bracket to the triples. The last hole wasn't tapped for a bolt; the US...

I'm thinking about installing the smart turn and brake modules myself, as well as getting my running lights and hi/low functionality back. All of that in conjunction with tidying up the extra length of wire from ditching the fairing and rear fender. Knowing my wiring is mess really bothers me...

I was a recent victim of the dreaded conversion kit. It didn't turn out too badly, but I ultimately replaced it with a round, steel headlight bucket, machined aluminum brackets, and LED headlight and indicators. The only piece still in use is the poorly constructed metal bracket holding the...

The XT250 is super appealing as a second bike for running around town, and non-highway trips into the countryside including some trails. There are enough of them out there that they should be around for awhile and probably getting cheaper.

I wish I had put my bikes up by now. I sold my house and moved in August following divorce almost a year prior. I didn't want to move, but I needed to get on with my life and it wasn't happening where I was. The move was followed by a few more months of deep depression that is only now...

Not entirely unlike my favorite roads in Kentucky.

I'd be curious to know how many site members have been active in the last year. The bike has been out of production for a long time, even though there were lots of them made. Someday if this forum is to survive it may need to broaden its scope and rebrand... maybe to the full FZ range, prior...

The MT series have been hugely successful for them, although I don't like the style at all. I much prefer the XSR series, but I'd change a few things there as well. Either way, the motors are excellent. The T7 is becoming a modern classic in the ADV world. For my taste, Honda and Ducati...

Even in naked/sport standards, only Honda still makes a 600cc I4. Suzuki has a 750, which kind of surprises me since it is a relic of the old WSBK rules. There's really no reason for a 750 I4 anymore. I wonder if we'll see supersport bikes going to twins and triples in that weight class...

I've always been a fan of the R6. I've ridden a few, but never had a good reason to own one. I'm not in favor of supersports for street use, and I haven't developed a track habit. Middleweight sports bikes in general, at least the 4 cylinder variety don't make a ton of sense on the street...

Agree, the FZ6 does not have a smooth throttle out of the box. I am surprised to hear that condition persisted into the later FZ, MT, and FJ bikes. I think Yamaha have sorted it out by now though. It is a curious problem to have since it isn't like Yamaha couldn't produce a smooth Fuel...

Sold to me... and I won't be using the FZ1 bar after all so it is available again. I've gone with a Renthal Steet Low.

The Dynojet site lists the Zero map as well as "completely stock bike" maps for various models. I haven't installed the software on my old windows PC yet to see what the differences are. I also haven't installed my PC, pipes, or decat yet. I will be doing some experimentation in the near...

Just bought a set of these myself... $330 shipped. So looking forward to getting them installed next week. I have been considering a new bike, but decided to liven up the Fazer for a few hundred dollars vs. 10K on a bike that may only be marginally better for my purposes. Will post pics.

I swapped out the cat's eyes lights and fairing for an 8" round LED setup. I knew I was losing Hi-Low functionality with this setup, and initially did not care. I don't ride much after dark. Now I have decided I would like the functionality after all. My headlight has a single three prong...

Interesting... I hadn't heard any of this. I have become accustomed to the twitchy throttle so that is less of a concern now. I've always been under the impression that most bikes come lean from the factory, especially in the mid-range, and that increasing airflow even a little bit should...