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I went on a trip the other day. We had been riding for about 18 hours off and on with fuel and coffee stops. Rode the bike across the Mackinaw Bridge for the first, and second time. Anyway at about hour 14 we got behind some dumb traffic that kept feeling the need to mash their brakes, then...

two explosives detonated today at the Boston Marathon. As of now they are reporting two dead and 22 wounded. I hope that these numbers do not climb as more information is released, or as the wounded are cared for. My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families. I fail to see...

So a while ago I posted a thread when my bike went down:( just before I left for Afghanistan. So then I had to wait till I came home to put her back together. Now I think she is prettier than ever. Just wondering what you guys think? FZ8 headlight, r6s forks and caliper, bar end mirrors, and...

As some of you know my bike went down before I went to Afghanistan. It is not done yet but here is a teaser picture for the front end. More to come with time. If I can ever find it. Can anybody spot all the parts and pieces that are different, and do you know what they are?

I have a 05fz6 I am going to attempt the swap to r6s forks. I was wondering if anybody knows where I can get a spacer kit. If there are not any prefab kits available does anybody know of another way to properly space the wheel. I do not have the means mill my own.

I am seriously looking at ordering the parts to do the r6fork mod now for when I get home. I am also looking at putting the r6 calipers on at the same time. Please anybody correct me if my understanding is wrong. I can put the 03-04 r6 06-08 rs6 forks straight into my triple. I will need the r6...

I am sorry if this has already been addressed in another thread. I was wondering about capability, install, and if anybody has done this on an 06 or older. I have an 05. I am asking you guys so I can dream about my bike and make plans as I sit over here in Afghanistan. That is also the reason I...

I don't get it. You treat people nice, try and do the right thing and some how while you are gone on your bike somebody breaks into a car that says veteran on the plate and steals 2500 usd worth of army gear packed in the back of it while it was sitting in front of my apartment. That is the cake...

The road and my bike decided to get close and personal last night. Why they thought this was a good thing I am still not really sure. I wanted to go into the gas station and get her a drink. I am pretty sure it had to due with some sand I picked up on the front tire cause some jackhole pushed me...

Ok, so here in Grand Rapids, MI we have some nutters running around saying that the END OF THE WORLD will be on May 21st 2011. Not just a couple people mind you, they have RV's with it on the side and about a half dozen other cargo type trucks with it on the sides as well. Here is a link to the...

Ok I know this is the FZ6 forum, but I also know we have a lot of combat veterans from multiple countries on the forum. I will be heading to Afghanistan here in a bit. It will be my third combat tour as infantry in the Army. My question for you all is what piece or couple pieces of gear/kit...

When was the last time you had an encounter with the police while on your bike? What was it for? What was the outcome? I will start. As i get off the highway I quick check my mirrors to see who might be getting off behind me. Low and behold I see flashing lights. So I crank the throttle. OK...

I saw the "am I the youngest?" thread by Geoff, and thought this might be a fun us. I know there are probably older threads, but new members, new year, more birthdays, so lets see who has the most years of riding on the street under their belt and who has the most birthdays under their belt...

This is a thread to show how you can customize your seat to have a comfort gel seat. I also address the issue of the gel holding heat/cold. First here is a thread that will show you how to take apart your seat and shave it down. Here is the thread...

The tail on the FZ is pretty bulky compared to other bikes. Partially due to the under seat exhaust, which I love. This simple mod lets some more daylight through the back, and lets you see the shock. Seeing the shock will be nice once I upgrade. That yellow Ohlins will be so nice once I get the...

OK, my brother in law only sort of has his priorities straight. He wants to sell his bike so that he can pay off his car. However, he wants to pay off his car so that he can move in with his girlfriend. I see this as 1+1= WTF. Minus paying off the car, he is selling the bike for a girl. :spank...

OK had some time today, and went ahead and changed some stuff with the seat cowl based on some suggestions from the old thread. First I added a ridge to negate the boxy look and kept it low profile to save the ability of using a tail bag. Second, I painted it yellow to show that seeing the seat...

So after looking for a seat cowl, preferably one in Carbon Fiber, I found nothing. So I decided to start a project. I have molded a new design so that I can make a reverse mold and layup a fiberglass second model. However, the new design model is phase one. What do you think of the design...

This is a overview of a handful of the top tires for sports touring in 2011. A web address for each tire is listed after the description. Cant wait to try out a set, but which ones? rhetorical question. Avon Storm 2 Ultra Radial Rear Tire Sport Touring Radial Grip, mileage and wet weather...

Just replaced my levers, grips and bar ends. I find this to be an interesting story. These are the Pazzo clutch and brake lever, as well as the Rizoma grips and Rizoma bar ends off our friend Boneman's 2005 FZ6, which went to the grave last summer. So thank you to Boneman for you part in this...