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GYNCE, Thanks for the reminder. Sadly I won't be riding to work that day. But HAPPILY I WILL be riding, because I will be on vacation in NY, with the bike. I try to ride to work every day that has reasonably decent weather. I probably average more than half off the days from spring...

Hi Nik, Welcome to the forum! I'm not the expert but I'll ask for some info they'll need and make a suggestion. We want to get you out and enjoying that bike! (Scott IS an expert - he answered while I was slowly tying up my list.) The first question will be about whether and how long the...

Nick, Hi and welcome back to the FZ6. I stopped riding for 25 years and returned just three years ago with my FZ6. Most of my riding is for commuting to work, 6 miles each way :rolleyes: and short local rides on the wonderful local roads in OH and WV. But it's also great fun to ride with...

Dan, Forgive me, I know you didn't ask about the other trailer concerns but here are a few driving pointers. Check the trailer tire pressure (60 psi for many types) and lube the axles - unless the owner did that this year. Leave extra following distance so you can handle the extra...

Here's a picture with the R6 mirror on the right and the stock mirror on the left. I prefer that the R6 mirrors extend more "out" than "up." However you must watch out for issues with clearance with the clutch and brake levers. Chris

Chapin, Sorry, I don't know the bolt size. But depending on why you are wanting to change the mirrors you might consider a simple swap to use the R6 mirrors. I changed to the R6 mirrors because the stock mirrors did not give me a good view. I had to twist in the seat to see behind me...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! Thanks, Nelly, for starting this thread.

Sorry Tom. Though Ill probably go to the Cleveland show with some local guys. Have a good time! Chris

Hello and welcome to the forum!

Welcome guys! Austin, Geez that's gotta be tough being named Austin and being an Aggie. Chris

Hi Teach, Welcome to the forum! What part of PA are you from? I grew up near Harrisburg. I'd like to expand a bit on Scott's (Townsend's) advice. Please understand that the FZ6R is what Yamaha brought out to replace the FZ6. The FZ6R came out in 2009. It has a full fairing, sits a bit...

Hmmm,,, strange. The service manual for a 2007 that I found mentions a stand but does not specify that you use the center stand. The most important parts of the instructions are that the bike must be straight up, and that the dipstick should not be screwed in. I suspect that the...

Please be sure you used the right method to check the oil level. The owner's manual says to check with the bike on the center stand AND to put the cap/dipstick on top of the threads, not screwed in.The difference is about 3/4 of the hatched section of the stick. Not sure why they'd use a level...

I also installed the R&G Tail Tidy fender eliminator (FE). It is listed at Revzilla for about $125. I understand your concern about the price, but I tried one of the $30 ones from online. The thing was flimsy and came with round mounting holes for the signal stalks. Before I bought this the...

Good luck with your purchase. I hope the pipes work out for you. I'm the third owner of my bike. One of the previous owners gutted or partially gutted the muffler. Whatever they did worked very well for tone and volume. I probably would have bought pipes too, rather than risk the surgery. Chris

Congratulations. Nice pic!

Welcome Martin!

Greetings rider! Welcome to the forum. You'll find lots of useful info here on the bike and lots of helpful friendly people. Chris

Welcome to the forum! That's a great looking bike. Thanks for posting the pics. I also like the chromed parts. Guess I'm showing my age.:Flash: Let me know if you ever visit the twisty hilly roads in SE Ohio. I'll try to meet up with you. Chris Oh - Sorry about the "dislike" on your...

Very nice, Marcin!