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    Rear lock up during hard braking

    Never noticed til the weather got colder [ in New England ]. I regularly practice "panic stops" from the davice of a very seasoned friend of mine. My FZ-6 seems to be barely controllable in the rear during hard braking.And that's during rehearsed straight - line stops.Would stiffenning/...
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    Fender eleiminator bracket/anyone done 1 lately

    Not being as savvy as 99% of the rest of you all,just 1 que.Got a great piece from an on-line vender.Quality cad/cam & paint matced & coated.Great.No instructions,nor should any be needed.Just curious if anyome having done this mod could warn me of something that might surprise me.Unless it's a...
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    Excellant thead started on 3/12/2010 f/exausts

    As in which one is best.Lots of data & some great audio vid,s.I just couldn't glean the basic answer.What brand of Slip-on's [ if any ] will provide even a modest gain without installing a Power Commander or re-mapping in any form.I realize you can't create miraculous gains with only changing...
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    Antone have any experience with " copart.com "

    It's kinda like an "E-bay" for bikes & cars. Isee some amazing deals,but you know the old saying," If something sounds too good to be true,it probably is " !!! First saw their add's on the Speed channel. I've seen some good eals [ even salvage titled bikes, for parts only ] that you can get for...
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    Scottoiler ?

    New here & while sifting through several different posts on different topics,I keep seeing folks add-on list's which often mention "Scottoiler" .What is it & how does it benefit ? Thanks,westmask
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    What's the best srvice manual ? ..

    You folks have been great in my 1st question.I trust you guys [ and girls,if any ] will also steer me in the right direction for a manual to assist me in doing my own maintenance [ since I plan on keeping this sweetheart for a long while ]. While I'm sure Yamaha has a very accurate & pricey one...
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    Just bought a new 2009,blue fz-6 and right..

    After I got it home [ while parked ] a small amount of fuel came out of what looks to be an overflow hose,just behind right footpeg.The fuel tank was about 3/4ths full.It was sitting in the sun for a few hours,though.The dealer said it was just "condensation".Ya,right. Is this something I should...
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    Need some feedback f/2009 FZ-6 owners.

    Hi all.I'm a day or so away from buying my first FZ-6.I love everything I've read about it so far,My only sticking point is the weight.Do to knee problems,the lighter the better at stoplights or while in any non- moving situation.My last bike was a Duc Monster.Excellant low seating osition for...
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