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So, I bought my FZ6 new in 2004 (the faster silver), and since day one, the buffeting and wind noise problem has driven me crazy. I had the stock windscreen, tried the tall Yamaha windscreen and now have the Puig, but none of them are good. Actually, the tall Yamaha one was horrible, with...

I'm finally getting around to installing the used YA 543 Ohlins that I picked up for my 2004 FZ6 a few months ago, and I was wondering if anyone had some good pictures of the reservoir mounted on their 2004-2006 FZ6? I'm changing the rear tire and since everything was out, I was able to swap...

Thanks for your help Thanks for your help folks. Granda080 hooked me up with some rear signals :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: and I just purchased another rear wheel last weekend. Now to find time to get my bike back on the road!

So, two days ago, it was really nice outside here in Pennsylvania. I rode my 2004 FZ6 to lunch then decided to stop by the local shop (Blackmans) to see if they had an FZ-09 yet. The had a nice looking red one on the floor. I was drooling over it a little, and the cool salesman came and...

I went to change my front tire last weekend and noticed that my front brake pads were low. What possibly concerns me, is that the inside pads on both sides are much thinner than the outside pads. I know that this happens on my cars/trucks some times, but am curious is this is normal on a...

Since I'm sort of looking for a decently priced after-market shock for the FZ6, I decided to email Penske. (I found out I live less than 30 miles from the Penske shock headquarters.) Anyways, here's what they said: I don't specifically see a model for the FZ6 (do see an FZ1 model...

Anyone install one of these on their bikes? Auto Car Logo Badge 18-LED White Light Sticker for YAMAHA (DC 12V) - Free Shipping - DealExtreme Kind of hokey looking with just a ring of LEDs around the outside of the logo, but it's still sort of neat.

Well, I ordered a set of the cheap The2Wheels levers from eBay and mine didn't come with any bushing at all for the clutch lever. Seeing how other people have gotten these levers with incorrect bushings, I did the install today and decided to write up a how-to on the installation, including how...

Ohlins has a new "budget" line of shocks out, but it appears that they have dissed the FZ6 owners.... The Rider Files » Blog Archive » Öhlins Introduces its Line of Lite Shocks

Now that I am employed again, I've been keeping my eyes out for an Ohlins (or other suitable brand) rear shock to upgrade the rear suspension of my FZ6 and pretty much finish out my mods. My question deals with the two different models available for the FZ6. As far as I can tell, we have the...

I noticed last time I rode that my horn wasn't working. Today, when wiring up my HID projector headlights, I took a look at the situation. I checked the wiring and verified that the switch was working and I was getting full voltage to the horn. Unfortunately, that means that my aftermarket...

I noticed that my favorite, direct-from-China online store (DealExtreme / aka DX) now offers three bluetooth headsets made for motorcycle helmets: This one seems to have a pair of devices for $102: DealExtreme: $102.00 BT Interphone + Handsfree Bluetooth for Motorcycle and Skiing Helmet...

Just wanted to post a newer picture of my 2004 FZ6 with the 2007 swingarm (painted silver) installed. I'm quite happy with how the mod turned out and glad that I no longer have to look at the old style swingarm on my bike, as it was visually distracting....

After waiting for many months, I finally found the time to start my swingarm project. Back in winter/spring, I picked up a 2007 swingarm (and associated pieces) and this summer I painted it silver to match my 2004 FZ6's existing swingarm. Last night, I washed the bike (and took a nice ride...

Well, I lost a stinkin' bolt from my FZ6. Nothing especially critical, but I doubt that I'll be able to get a direct replacement. I have the Yamaha aftermarket luggage rack that bolts onto the rear hold rails. It's been on for over a year now and I really like it. Earlier this year, I...

Major props to fellow member fizz_off for hooking me up with his old Givi topcase. I'm not sure what model it is, but it appears to be an E370. Most importantly, it fit on my Yamaha tail rack without any adapter plates, since the case is a Monolock design. I've attached some pictures of the...

-- Disregard! -- (case no longer needed) Wanted To Buy: A Givi E450 or E470 case for the Yamaha rack on my FZ6. I've had the rack on for over a year and now that I'm commuting to work a lot on the bike, it would be really nice to have a big Monolock topcase to fit my stuff in, instead of...