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I rebuilt the forks with new seals, heavier racetech springs and gold valve emulators last year. I may go heavier yet on the fork oil though. I think 5W is in there now, and I have several quarts of Motul 15W on my shelf. I'm not looking forward to sorting the wiring. I think I was hopeful...

Well it's nearly a year on and I've decided to do this. There are a multitude of these kits on eBay, and they are not all the same. I ordered one that shipped from the USA and looked better than some of the others, though I am sure they are all sourced from the same few places. It arrives...

How did you like the results of the exhaust mod? I've considered it, along with the airbox de-snorkel for some better sounds. I don't want the bike to be as loud as some of the after market systems I've heard, but a tiny bit louder than stock. I don't know if I want to spend the 500-800 USD...

The N conversion kit I ordered was supposed to have been shipped from the US, but apparently the warehouse "lost" that one so it is coming from Shenzen. Oh well... The tail tidy showed up though. I did a flush and fill on the coolant system and learned my fan isn't working, so I'll be...

I noticed last summer (my first with this particular bike) that engine temp would get as high as 230F when in stop and go traffic. I seldom ride in those conditions, so I figured it was par for the course. Yesterday I flushed and filled my cooling system, and will waiting for the fan to kick...

I am going to remove the center stand from my bike, but not before I have a set of paddock stands for my shop. If anybody has recommendations for some good quality stands that don't cost too much, let me know. There are some super cheap options out there with suspect quality. Just looking for...

I'll be interested in your experience with the the shock upgrade. I have GVEs and Racetech springs for my weight up front, but the shock is totally factory and probably very soft as compared to the improved front end.

I've decided on converting it to the N version rather hassling with the fairings. I order the parts last week and they're due in a day or two. I'm a little torn because with the CalSci windscreen I put on last year the fairing does an excellent job of wind protection over the stock screen. It...

I've considered all of the upgrades you mention. Good to know you're still digging your FZ after all that time. I've never had a bike with ABS or TC, so at this point I'm not missing it. I have considered a quick-shifter though. I may do that, but it is lower down on the list of upgrades at...

I've been laboring over the decision to buy a new bike, or to make a few changes to the FZ6. I think I've decided to keep the old girl and freshen 'er up a bit. My '07 has super low miles (starting this season with less then 6K on the clock) and runs and rides perfectly. Last season I replaced...

Late to this thread, but it has been a timely read for me. I've been knocking around the idea of buying a new bike. I've been lusting after a Tracer 900. It's basically a more powerful version of what the FZ was. I'd have to finance part of it, or find a fantastic deal on a used one. I've...

Seems as though people install a PC to take advantage of improved intake and exhaust flow. Does anyone here run a PC with the stock setup, and if so have you found it to be useful? Did you set it and forget it, or do you find yourself changing tunings occasionally?

Anybody have a fully-functional bellypan (will catch and hold a catastrophic failure) such as racing orgs require? I am perusing FZ6 bellypans but as far as I can tell most of them will not actually hold fluids without modification.

Good to hear about these bikes going strong for so long. I'd love to get that kind of mileage out of mine; I'm at 5500 miles now, so I have a long way to go. Congrats on the long life of your Fazer!

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If you don't plan on crashing, why wear the gear, right? I think people who don't wear gear are actually so fearful of crashing that they can't even acknowledge the possibility.

THe bike looks fantastic. I've been flip-flopping on modding mine. It is currently stock with a Cal-Sci windscreen, which does wonders for the highway. I'm torn between continuing down the sport touring path, or going naked. Both apeal to me in different ways. If I go the naked route, I'm...

Forgot I'd posted this and thought I'd write a follow up... The Racetech springs and GVEs made a huge difference. The bike is much more stable getting on/off the brakes and throttle. I also installed Battlax Hypersport S22 tires. The difference is night and day from the stock setup. I'll...

Anyone here ever attempted to repair cracked plasic on their bike? Previous owner dropped it and put a couple cracks in the upper fairing. Nothing serious, I could leave it and be just fine. But if it isn't a total PITA I might try repairing this winter. I have a small dent in the tank I may...

Years ago my friend lost to a BMW M5 on his '02 R6. I think that M5 had some work done though.