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    Grips grips grips

    Hi everyone, I want to replace my old handlebar (rusted), and so, I've bought a new Renthal Road Ultra low. ==PROBLEM== The old handlebar ends are also rusted and I can't remove them (I've damaged the bolts from both sides :D ). Having the problem with the stuck bar-ends, I can't remove the...
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    Dual throttle cable ??

    Hi everyone, My kill switch has gone bad, due to rust on the connectors and it has also become too loose. While I was trying to clean the connectors, and disassembled the kill switch unit, I noticed the existence of the following two thick cables: - one cable which connects on the...
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    Yet another Battery inquiry

    Hi everyone, I have a question about my second bike (a scooter) but since it has a maintenance free battery, the question can well apply for the battery of FZ6, and so, other people in this forum may also benefit from the answer. Question: The battery has went flat since today noon while trying...
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    FZ6 vs FZS 600 sound

    YouTube - fzs vs fz6 sound
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    Spark plug issues

    Hi everyone, today I tried to change the spark plugs on my FZ6 naked 2005. Lessons learned: The new spark plugs I got (iriduim CR9EIX NGK) come with terminal adaptors, which need to be removed, before you can use them (Spark Plug Construction) You need to unscrew gently the top tip you see in...
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    Renthal handlebar

    Hi everyone, today I got my new Renthal ultra low handlebar but I am not so happy :( I realized that I spent nearly £45 for new handlebar ends (original Yamaha) and they do not fit my new handlebar. The are threaded and the diameter of their bolt is substantially larger than the diameter...
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    Engine part lubricants

    Hi everyone, I want to measure and adjust the valve clearances of my bike (4 cylinder DOHC, FZ6 Yamaha). The service manual says that I need to lubricate some parts with the followings: a) Molybdenum-disulfide oil b) Molybdenum-disulfide grease Which products should I get for this use...
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    Ignition coils from 2008 fitted on 2005

    Hi everyone, yet another short question, which probably requires a short answer. Do the ignition cols from an FZ6 Fazer 2008 fit on a FZ6 naked 2005 ? I am 99.9999% sure they do, but I thought it would be a good idea to ask also the experts :thumbup: Thanks p.s.: Also, the rear brake...
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    Are the 2005 and 2008 S2 gas petrol tanks compatible?

    Hi everyone, a short question: I own a FZ6 naked 2005 black and have found a replacement for my tank. However, the petrol / gas tank I found is from a 2008 S2 model. Is it going to fit with my bike? Please take into account that I'll need to migrate and fit all the smaller fuel tank...
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    Wrong mirrors

    Hi everyone, today I received the mirrors I purchased from Wemoto: Yamaha FZ6 S2 Naked (ABS) (1B3) (2 Piston Caliper) 04-07 Mirror Right Hand Parts at Wemoto - The UK's No.1 On-Line Motorcycle Parts Retailer and found that they don't fit my 2005 naked FZ6. I didn't know that the FZ6 S2 mirrors...
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    Affordable workshop for service in London

    Hi everyone, before I ask my (silly) question, I'll explain why I made this post. My 2005 FZ6N stalls randomly only when the engine's temperature is 3 bars or higher. While it is cold it works perfect. When it gets warmed up it starts coughing, hiccups and in general the bike feels like...
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    Riding comfort on naked and Fazer FZ6

    Hi everybody, this is my first post so please forgive me for any possible mistakes in my posting behaviour. Before opening this thread, I searched in the forum trying find the information I need, without any luck though. A couple of days ago, I bought a used FZ6-N 2005 with some cosmetic...
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