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I like the looks of the MT-10. Its headlights are still a lot better than the transformer on the FZ-07 and 09. Too much motor for me, however. Looks like a more aggressive riding position than the FZs...

Come spring, I might be selling my FZ6. It's a 2008 w/24k on the clock. It has been down twice, though it looks very good. I know it's time for valve service, and I know it's beyond my skill set to do it. I have a shop I trust, and they said they'd do it in the off season for ~$350. They...

Criminally, the driver will probably get hammered. From a civil perspective, however, the rider may not be able to fully recover from the driver as he was contributorily negligent in passing over the double yellows. Not condoning what the driver did (he's a lunatic) but it's something to...

Surprised more people haven't mentioned this. That would have been my thought.

Sounds like all combinations work on the stock chain?

Bump. I know I'm hijacking my own thread, but does anyone know how low you can go in gearing without changing out the chain? -1 up front, +2 in rear, both?

I wouldn't say the overhaul and changing the shim stack is necessary if you're swapping them in. The whole point of the fork swap is that it's easy, relatively affordable, and it provides a great deal of benefit. There will always be improvements to chase, but there's nothing wrong with just...

Yes, I've got lots of revs on the boil, and I'm keeping a fair amount of momentum through the corner, but since I can't legally pass in the corners, I just fall back when exiting. I have 24k on the stock chain and everything looks great. I'm not sure if I should pick up both a 15t and a 48t...

Been there. Was replacing the rear shocks on a Versa and was making awesome time. Could have finished both sides in half an hour had I not lost the top nut between the interior panels and the metal body. Searched forever before running to Home Depot. Then found out that the nut was different...

Seems like most people here are doing something similar. I roll the bike out of the garage, start it, then put my gear on and roll out. This takes a minute or so and the temp is usually around 130 as I start the 3/4 mile cruise out of my 25mph neighborhood.

Probably this one. I used the VHT paint and it came out very well: http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-general-discussion/47992-paint-black-frame-engine-color-match.html

I'd take $3200. The replacement of the plastic parts is pretty easy, and you can sand and paint the stator cover pretty easily. However, if he thinks it's a "major crash," that will be in his head even if you replace the blemished parts, and will probably not come off his price very much...

How about the Continental Twinduro TKC80? They're available tubeless and in FZ6 sizes so you could still use your stock wheels.

I say go for it. The FZ6 is an incredibly reliable bike, and it sounds like the satisfaction you'd get from doing it on the FZ6 is worth dealing with its shortcomings compared to a GS. Tell us what you eventually do to the bike.

Buy the GS for the trip unless you just want to prove that the FZ6 can do it. Take the trip and sell it when you're done unless you plan to take more trips like this. Depreciation would just be the cost of the "rental" for your trip and you'll still probably come out ahead of the mods on the...

Probably less than the FZ09, more than the FZ6. Since they're all the same class of bike (naked sportbike) the displacement and value will define the premium you pay. The FZ6 is a relatively inexpensive bike with only a 600 so its insurance isn't much. They're also not stolen very much - not...

May not be a bad idea to get the tire and oil changed now. You're pretty close to the wear bars. When I sell my vehicles, I make it a point to do all the "easy fixes." As I mentioned before it may not get you more money, but it will show you've taken good care of the bike and you're more...

After riding the FZ6 for almost 3 years, I've lived with the on-off throttle response. It's really not a big deal on the street, but on the track it's a different story. I just finished my 4th track day on the bike yesterday. This was on Summit Point Shenandoah, a relatively slow course...

I'm confused about your mileage. You have 9500 miles on it, but you put a new front tire on @ 10500? For a bike that's not cosmetically perfect, I'd expect to get the low end of book value depending on the damage. I would fix the biggest cosmetic issues and see what you get. Frame sliders...

Does it need anything? Tires? Ever been down? I paid $3500 for my 08 with 12k miles on the clock almost 3 years ago, though it had been down once and the headlight mole was scuffed. Well maintained with heated grips, headlight mod, FZ1 bars, and relatively new Pirellis. What's the book...