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Benelli made bikes long before the 1970's. They raced a 500cc 4 cylinder race bike in the World Grand Prix during the 60's against Hailwood's Honda and Agostini's MV, with the late, great Renzo Pasolini as their main rider (Kel Carruthers was the other).

OP: If you only do ONE mod to your FZ6, do yourself a favour and get a set of Pazzo levers. Their adjustability transform the bike's handlebar ergonomics and clutch "feel" for riders with smallish hands. I never understand why bike manufacturers make the front brake lever adjustable, but not...

Yamaha's logo is 3 stylized tuning forks. It represents their past heritage of manufacturing musical instruments. Similar to BMW's logo, which represents a spinning aircraft propeller to symbolize their aircraft (engine) manufacturing heritage.

Keep your chin up, Chris....life is all about one's "fortunes" ebbing and flowing. I'm 10 years older than you and returned to motorcycling 2 years ago after a 30 year layoff. You're never too old. :Flash: Best of luck for the future, mate. Things will turn around for you. :thumbup:

I had back surgery last August, so I had to park my FZ6 in the first week of August last year until March of this year. First, I gave it an oil and filter change. I then gave it a good wash and polish (also sprayed all exposed unpainted metal with "Sheath"), filled the gas tank about 3/4 full...

Wave him past on a nice, clean straight once in a while.....he'll be thrilled to bits with that and will brag about passing you for the next couple of years.:D It'll also give you a chance to critique his riding style and skills. He'll most certainly appreciate that. He'll wave you to pass...

Losing the front tank bolts seems to be fairly common with the FZ6, where lifting the tank is almost a weekly ritual to check things out or install our latest doo-dads. :D Loctite is our best friend. :thumbup:

A spirit of competition can develop quite quickly on group rides, whether it comprises 2 riders or 22 riders, regardless of skill set. The fellow accompanying you on the VStrom will probably feel pressure to keep up to you, contrary to what you tell him ahead of time. The greatest danger is him...

I think you missed my point there, mate...;) I was talking about the appearance of the blue-tinted sunglasses and the blue-tinted screen, not the ability to see/not see through it. :thumbup:

If you'd be happy wearing blue-tinted sunglasses, then go for the blue-tinted screen. If not, then go with the dark smoke. FZ6's, regardless of colour, really do accept black coloured or carbon-fibre accessories nicely. They really do compliment and balance out the black frame and wheels.

I don't get out much when it comes to riding similar bikes to the FZ6, but I have no idea what the motorcycling press is talking about when they constantly harp on about the "no low-end torque" of the FZ6. I have a theory about that....I think the press guys are all racer wannabees and have...

My db killers cost me £50. A little bit pricey but they are tailor-made for my exhaust and fit nicely. It's hard to tell from the photo in the ebay ad what you're actually getting. The circular "plugging" disc is at the opposite end to my Scorpion db killers' and there are no small holes...

I got a pair of db killers for my Scorp's from these guys:- http://www.bikebitzuk.co.uk/ Nice to deal with (Ian Aldridge is the parts person there), good service and quick, inexpensive delivery from the UK to Canada. Neither Scorpion UK nor their Distributors in the US respond to...

Why? :confused:

It's an 06. The exhausts are Scorpions, the carbon fiber model. Great sound, great looks.

I'm 5'8" with a 29" inseam. (Standard British Issue) The ONLY thing that irritates me from time to time is the seat height of my FZ6. I will probably go the lower seat route, but I will tell you this:- The more I sit on an FZ6R the more I like it....I can flat-foot an FZ6R, but not my FZ6...

The short answer is "no". The long answer is "yes" :D It's not necessary to install a PCIII or the TB JB after installing aftermarket slipons, but it will help to optimize the effect that a "straight through" muffler has on the engine's performance. Generally, the PC or JB will richen up the...

I'm using the Autosol paste that comes in a tube. It's the Autosol paste-in-a-tube product in the very top picture, not the liquid stuff below it:- solvol autosol chrome cleaner I was using Autosol on my BSA's and Triumphs 40 years ago, fwiw. It was the best stuff for polishing...

I have been using the Manta XL for about 18 months now and find it ideal for short trips. It carries just enough stuff that a person my age never leaves home without. :D I wish JR would redesign the bag, however. The old-fashioned "walkman" CD player pouch needs to be squared off (although by...

:thumbup:Very nice! Couple of questions for you: -Did you install a Power Commander? -Did the Scorps come with Decibel Killers? -Where did you get those mirrors from? (ok...3 questions..:D)