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    Helmet Radios & Comms: MotoComm MC554 Headset/Mic

    Thanks for the thorough review. I've experienced the same issues with speakers and I'm still looking for the right setup. Your com setup is reasonably priced and gets the job done. I've been scared off by the price of most and I'm still looking for a way to listen to tunes. With my half face...
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    New to forum!

    Welcome to the forum. Your story sounds like mine....Took a break for 28 years and the gasoline prices finally got me. After two months I can't tell you what I like the most...the $350.00 fuel bill savings in one month or that I'm having so much fun riding the darn thing.
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    Sprocket

    Here's a formula that you can use to determine if your odometer is reading correctly (and if it's not- how far off it actually is) using known distances and a stopwatch. This technique is dependent on maintaining a constant speed as the accuracy depends on it and uses the mile markers on...
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    Thoughts on tail bags

    I went the el cheapo route......Got one of those lunchbox sized Wal-Mart cloth covered ice chest's. Adjusted the shoulder strap to fit under the seat and it rides on the passenger seat. Decent top pocket storage (12pack or so), two pockets end storage and one on the back....Total cost-...
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    Ever been laughed at for "gearing up"??

    Came out of a store the other day and as I was putting on jacket, gloves,helmet a 16yo or so piped up and said "man if you're that afraid of it, maybe you should stop riding"....an old tatooed, bearded Harley rider in a wife beater shirt looked at the kid and said "he's wearing that stuff...
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    Changing Color of the Meter ?

    Hmmm, I don't think the cluster is red....I think it's just you are seeing red because you're behind a blue one ROFLMAO
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    Changing Color of the Meter ?

    Interesting.....I wonder how avogt18's effort turned out? Looks like a perfect opportunity for me to practice my "smoke testing" method of circuit board soldering.....I tend to have too much caffeine/nicotine in my system to attempt that precision stuff on anything more vaulable than a coffee...
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    What SIZE is your helmet? and brand and model?

    I found a full face XXXL Scorpion that fits me fine. I wanted one of the Fulmers like you describe (full face where the chin part also raises) but couldn't find one locally. I LOVE the feel of a Shoei but too tight to part with the cash for comfort.
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    New to FZ6 Forum, Raptor 350 Rider, Harley Rider

    Sorry for the thread jack, but do you have some sourcing/part# for the 1 up 1 back? Edit: Never mind.....Used the search feature (duh??) and found everything I needed and it's now on the Brown truck headed my way!!!
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    08 FZ6 Wreck: Dirt instincts backfire...

    Excellent recount of the facts of the crash and glad you're ok. I'm having to force myself to use that front brake. It's getting easier but after so much time in the dirt where I and many of my buddies even went so far as to REMOVE our front brake lever, "relearning" a habit never developed is...
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    Riding day, (long post)

    Just kidding about the pics, glad you guys had fun. Sounds like a wonderful ride and experience.
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    what mileage do you get to the tank?

    I guess I'm just staying out of the throttle a little more than some who have posted their mileage. I typically shift and keep the rpms below 7500 and have been getting around 180 miles and fill up w/one bar and usually holds 3.6-3.8 gallons. I haven't seen the flashing bar so I don't know how...
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    how to practice on dirt?

    My time in dirt saved my bacon two days ago. Came off highway speed onto a paved side road a little fast (allowed myself to get "pushed" by a cager.....) onto a sheet of gravel that wasn't there yesterday. Had already downshifted and when I dumped the clutch the rear wheel locked. Back end...
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    Riding day, (long post)

    Sounds like a good day. Never heard of these full/half naked folks dancing in the forest though....a few pics would be a nice addition to the storyline next time. Doubt my wife will ever even sit on mine in the garage. We're just now getting back to semi solid footing nearly two months after...
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    What am I missing?

    Thanks for posting. I noticed it the first time I rode and wondered "what fell off"....A hole that big had to be something important. Mount for another application makes sense.
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    What does everybody do for a living??

    Lead Park Ranger U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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    Howdy from Texas

    Anything South of the Red river is still South of the border LOL.....J/K. Welcome to the board!
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    New and looking, Is this a good deal?

    Bought mine in April. 07 Model with 2000 miles on it. Paid $5000.00.
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    FZ6 oil Pan

    Nah....you can follow those instructions and by the time you get to the dowel pins you won't have to drain the oil so the tech writers just left it out to avoid confusing anyone. Saves ink and trees.......ROFL
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    Comfort level

    I agree w/Abergfeld, on level ground and in no hurry I don't even have to use any throttle. I've got a sand box for a driveway (which comes with it's own challenges for sure). I had a BAD wreck at 16 and turned away from bikes. Last image I saw from the ambulance was it still laying in the...
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