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I'm sorry I didn't reply earlier...since I couldn't ride I've been ignoring the forum. I put the original bolt back in, and I've kept the extras for backups. If you'd like, I can give you the info on the replacements I bought at the hardware store. dave

My gas tank bolt vibrated off earlier this summer. I checked the forum to buy a replacement (thank you), and figured the original was on the side of the road somewhere. Winterized the bike this afternoon, and found the original bolt and washer under the gas tank. :o) dave

Just changed mine, too. Saw the crash this morning...awful. dave

Those recommending buying used make good points...but just consider the following: You don't know how the original owner treated the bike and/or what happened to it. It's also not a bad thing to keep the RPMs low for the first 600 miles...it's a nice period for you and the bike to "get up to...

My wife and I tried on every helmet we could find, and both found the Shoei 1100 to fit the best....they are identical (except since I'm in front mine gets more dead bugs on it). dave

Nothing. I put my house key in my pocket and go. dave

Got lucky last year and rode into December (sans vest). :o) Thanks again to everyone here for sharing their knowledge with the rest of us.

Followed your advice on battery tenders for my FZ6. Much easier than I imagined...used a Battery Tender Jr. and just installed it without any modifications. Thanks again for all of your help. dave

I'm a lawyer (mostly bankruptcy and divorce). Don't get to ride as much as I'd like (who does), but appreciate every chance I get. :o)

2009 $6484 OTD, plus 20% off any accessories for the next year...saved a bunch on 2 helmets, 2 jackets, etc...

Bought my last bike in 1988 (Kawasaki EX500). Sold it in 1991 to go to grad school. Wanted another bike. FZ6 has similar upright position, great seat for me and my wife, fuel injection, I can flat foot it, and my first bike was a Yamaha. Local dealer had the best "out the door price" with...