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  1. Bates121

    Oil Filter - do i have the right K&N number?

    I believe the part number for the K&N is KN-204
  2. Bates121

    Easy way to remove your oil filter.

    +1 on the foil keeps any oil from splashing up as well if you wrap stuff up well
  3. Bates121

    Differences between FZ6r and FZ6?

    Yea I was recently in the market for a new bike and was looking into the FZ6R so i did a lot of research on the differences between the two bikes I have my notes at home which have even more info on the difference I can post up later if your interested
  4. Bates121

    Upgrade/Downgrade/Sidegrade??

    I just did the test ride thing 2 months ago as well tried the sV650 triumph speed triple and cbr1000. Same thing everytime I jumped back on the fz as well. The only bike that made rethink was the speed triple but it was not in the budget. but one day:sinister:
  5. Bates121

    Differences between FZ6r and FZ6?

    2011 Yamaha FZ6R Specifications+Comparison This was a great comparison of the tech specs of the bikes
  6. Bates121

    Deciding on first bike, help!

    I had an 04 and now an 09 I think the new swingarm makes adjusting the chain tension much easier so better functionality
  7. Bates121

    Big step in my life

    My GF told me If I propose she didn't want a diamond instead she wanted a ruby or emerald. So that's cheaper right???
  8. Bates121

    Grip opinions wanted

    here is a cheap alternative provided by one of our own members http://www.600riders.com/forum/australia/36872-tight-grip-puppy.html
  9. Bates121

    Deciding on first bike, help!

    Welcome to the forum :welcome: Let me put it this I am on my second FZ6 and love it even more than ever. That could also be because I have been modding it more than the first one. But I have used it to commute to work every day go on camping trips/long rides 200+ miles and in the twisties...
  10. Bates121

    Let's track March Fuel Expenditures

    3/1/11 2.43 gal $3.739 a gallon 98 miles since last fillup 35.4 mpg cost $9.07 3/4/211 3.79 gal $3.839 a gallon 134 miles between 3/1 and 3/4 41.6 mpg $14.55 3/12/11 3.68 gal $3.999 a gallon 153 miles between 3/4 and 3/12 35.2 mpg $14.72 Did two bros install after I...
  11. Bates121

    Almost Done

    Never gonna happen:BLAA: But the bike is looking good
  12. Bates121

    Proud new FZ6 owner!

    These two guys made sites for their bikes and have alot of mods i get most of my ideas from those sites and other forum members Welcome to Boneman's FZ6 Site BD43 Web Site and here is a good thread on the forum dedicated to mods http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-mods/8023-fz6-mod-list.html
  13. Bates121

    Should I use this helmet

    I have been concerned about mine as well scorpion exo-400. I did almost exactly the same thing but i tried to catch mine with my foot, so it hit my foot and then the ground so I assume it is ok:confused:. I also contacted scorpion about it and got almost exactly the same response you did. I...
  14. Bates121

    Thousand Oaks Powersports

    Moto: It was actually an 04 and I totally remember running into you. Unfortunately a lot of us who put together the pizza ride night have become a little busy with work and grad school so now we mostly do sat or sun morning rides and no longer have our ride night. Vegas: Sale price $5400 Fees...
  15. Bates121

    This seems like a great FZ6 community (NEWBIE)

    :welcome: to the forum you'll love it here. I was not mechanically inclined in the slightest when I first joined this forum. However seeing all the DIY projects I have learned alot and the help people offer on this forum is invaluable. I can now do most of the routine maintenance and am...
  16. Bates121

    Proud new FZ6 owner!

    :welcome:and congrats on the new Black FZ6 2009 I got brand new 09 black one about a month and a half ago. You'll love it especially once you break her in:rockon::rockon:. I'll tell you a secret these guys all think the blue or red ones are faster. Its a lie. I used to have an 04 blue one...
  17. Bates121

    PCH Near Big Sur

    Well the article says there are no plans to reschedule the marathon so hopefully you will be ok
  18. Bates121

    PCH Near Big Sur

    So I came across this article about PCH/Highway 1 that runs all the way up the California coast. Apparently the ocean is trying to reclaim California:eek::eek: and is starting with my beloved PCH. Part of Highway 1 near Big Sur crumbles into the sea; road closed indefinitely - San Jose Mercury...
  19. Bates121

    Jacket and helmet for sale

    I have worn the jacket before I am a little um "thicker" than Marina. I was about 190lbs when I wore that jacket a few times and I am 6ft and it fit my chest just fine the arms where a little short but i have super long monkey arms
  20. Bates121

    Jacket and helmet for sale

    G- Damn finally selling that stuff you never used. I actually might be interested in the boots mine are starting to break.
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