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I have 2006 FZ6 with 8000 miles. I have never used synthetic oil since new, and now thinking of using Amsoil synthetic 10W-40 for metric bikes. I have two questions: 1. Can I start using synthetic oil now? 2. If I use synthetic oil can I change the oil every 2 years instead of yearly? I drive...

Brain bucket = a type of helmet that only covers the top part of your head, worn a lot by Harley rider, it looks like a Jewish yamuka.

2006 FZ6, I bougth new in August 2006. It now has 6800 miles because I have 3 other bikes and I alternate riding them. I took it on 2 week-long trips and loved it very much. It is very comfortable. The only thing is at 4000 miles the steering head bearing went out, and that is the only thing I...

Isn't it faster to take off the whell off of sssa, especially if it is shaft drive? Honda goldwing 1800GL has sssa and it is very rigid. The engineers know what they are doing. Yes, it would be stronger with 2, but it also could be over-designed. the game in structural design is not which one is...

When I bought my last bike, I kept all the brochure that features the greatness of it and kept it in my file. When I started lusting other bikes, I went to my file and reminded myself why I bought it and renewed my love to the one I already have. Then I felt good again about the bike(s) that I...

Isn't it easier to take off the wheel from sssa, especially if it is shaft drive? Bikes are designed by engineer and they know what they are doing!

Isn't it easier to take off the wheel on sssa, especially if it is shaft drive? bikes are designed by engineers, and they know what they are doing.

I think I know the end of that story: ....Then one day the people of that country who were presumed to be stupid woke up and realized that they needed to do something before too late. So they started what was called "The912project.com". Subsequently all the government officials in congress as...

I need your opinions if it is OK to start using synthetic oil at 4500 miles in my FZ6. I heard synthetic oil should not be used until the engine turns 10000 bikes, unless the bike has always uses synthetic oil since new as recommended by the owner's manual. The same question applies to my Honda...

Hi, My name is Chris Z, I live in Everett Washington. I own the slower 2006 FZ6. I love it and have taken it on week-long trips twice. Once to Mt Shasta and Central inland Calif, the second to Beartooth pass Wyoming/Montana. It is a very comfortable bike, I could perch on it all day long. I also...

"I would get both", that was what I said, that is why I own, besides FZ6, honda magna, ninja 650R, and triumph thunderbird sport. I got as good as 55mpg from my fz6, and that is why I did not choose fz1. I use it for sport touring and I value high mpg bikes. my ninja gave me 62mpg driven...

The last guy said it perfectly. Additionally, this is what I do: run the engine for 15 minutes once a week so you won't have stagnant gasoline that could gum up. Then also always top the tank so you won't have much air that can condensate adding impurity to the gasoline. Maybe I am just anal...

After reading all the comments I have to chime in because I own honda magna, ninja 650R and FZ6. First of all, congratulation to "2000 Intruder" for the new FZ. You will love it! A few interesting points I would like to make: First of all I used to have an intruder. I bought the bike because...

Answer to Vegasrider: It was rideable but dangerous because when I tried to make a slow turn, it did not turn freely and I almost fell over. I thought I lost balance due to the road being too slipery, or the front tire was underpressure. That was what prompted me to have it checked.

Three questions: 1. Singapore is a relatively small country. Where and how far do you go when you ride? Wouldn't you cover the whole country quickly and still have many hours to take a long nap? 2. You must be a very good rider for your height and can keep the bike upright all the time when...

A difficult question to answer without knowing what you look for in a bike! But let me try anyway: The two are like apple and orange. FZ6 is more versatile, could be used for sport touring or for a quick day-ride on curvies. speed tripple is for performance and would not be too comfortable for...

I have an FZ6 bought new in August 2006. Two years later the steering head bearing went bad at 5600 miles. The dealer checked it and found it was rusted badly. Since it was out of warranty (I did not buy extended warranty), it cost me $380.00 to have it fixed. I took this matter to the Yamaha...

I have an FZ6 bought new in August 2006. Two years later the steering head bearing went bad at 5600 miles. The dealer checked it and found it was rusted badly. Since it was out of warranty (I did not buy extended warranty), it cost me $380.00 to have it fixed. I took this matter to the Yamaha...