Search results

  1. J

    Air Hawk Size?

    After taking a 3,000 mile trip last summer, I found out that I need a different seat option for long trips. Since shorter rides are not a problem, the stock seat is fine. I'm going the order a Air Hawk seat cushion but don't know what size I need just for front seat because I have a tail pack...
  2. J

    Where's the dot?

    Just received a set of Michelin PR2 and plan on mounting them myself. When checking for the tire dot that marks the light side of the tire to line up with the valve stem, there was none. I checked the Michelin specs for the tire and found out they do not place a dot marking on the tire for...
  3. J

    Carb sync needed? How can you tell?

    I'm just days away from 10 day trip on my 2009 FZ6. I'm going through my maintenance check list and saw the carb sync "check-adjust" in the manual. My other two bikes are a Suzuki DR and Kawasaki KLR 650's which are both thumpers so carb sync was not a needed maintenance item. My FZ6 runs...
  4. J

    Front Sprocket Question

    I'm about the change the front sprocket on my 2009 FZ6. It only had 4,000 miles but I want to upgrade from a 16T to a 17T because of a 3,000 trip I'm planning. Just thought it would provided a more comfortable better cruising speed on the interstate. My question is can I place a new front...
  5. J

    Pre-Loading Clutch?

    I'm having some down shifting issues on my 2009 FZ6 with 3,000 miles. I have researched other posts and some posters suggested pre-loading the clutch and/or shifter. What is meant by this and how is is done?
  6. J

    FZ6 water pump repair help needed.

    I have a new 2009 FZ6 with 300 miles. I have noticed that every time I shut off the bike, the water pump drips 1 or 2 drips of coolant. I called the Yamaha dealer and was told that the water pump mechanical seal could still be wearing in and could completely seal itself with a few more miles...
Top