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    Engine popping

    Reply in the other post. BTW, if u install the new cans recently. Loosen exhaust clamps and retighten to correct torque.
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    engine "popping" from lean air/fuel mixture?

    generally engines don't 'pop' when it runs lean unless there is a leak in the intake side. Irregular idle and splattering while accelerate is almost always an intake side issue. (eg. leak, block intake or fuel delivery issue) Soft popping while roll off can either be leak in exhaust or...
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    How Important Are Gloves?

    100% agree!
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    Gasahol (E10 E15) can my baby drink it?

    According to Yamaha (Australia):- ETHANOL BLENDED FUELS Q. Are Yamaha Motorcycles, ATV's and SSV's designed to operate on Ethanol Blended Fuels. No, All current and previous models are NOT designed for Ethanol Blended Fuels at any percentage. (ie. E5, 5% and E10, 10%). If...
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    Whats wrong with this picture?

    That is just wrong!! Glad you saw it! I had a similar thing earlier this year, after a front puncture the shop didn't tighten both pinch bolts. two weeks later i was on a freeway and notice the front end wasn't right...noisy with a bit wobbly. Pull over and found the axle is loose (lucky on...
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    Help me diagnose a smoking fz6!!

    As a rule of thumb:- white smoke: no drama, generally moisture or condensation especially in the morning, new bikes, or park outdoor. New bikes can have a rotten egg smell is well, due to new cat.conv. brown/black smoke: engine running rich, or dirt injector(s)/jet(s). blue smoke...
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    ha, chillin with my mates

    Hello fellow aussies! Si-da-nee 2004 naked black! :thumbup:
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    newbie advice

    G'day from downunder! This is my first post even I joined two months ago. I felt like to share my story regards to newbie(oldgit fz) on FZ6! I've read sportrider_fz6 post few weeks back, excellent write-up! :thumbup: ....however........I bought mine 04' model six months ago as 'first...
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