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Well not exactly a condom but both my front and rear brake fluid reservoirs have a kind of black sheath inside the chambers. What are these for ? Should I remove them ? They make it difficult to see - externally - whether the fluid needs toping up. Do I need them ?

The offical service manual states that one must losen the rear axle nut (singular) on the chain side swingarm before turning the 2 x 2 sets of chain adjustmnet nuts (plural). I also saw an old post here that referred to only one rear axle nut needing to be losened. However, I have seen...

My late 2004 FZ6 is on its fourth battery in 6 years wit the replacements being installed in 2005 (under warranty), 2007 and September 2009. In the past week I have had to bump start my bike 5 times and yesterday twice, even after a long run. As I turn the ignition switch, the engine turns...

I have tried WD-40, 3-in-1 oil and graphite in the past but they seem to provide short term palliatives instead of fixing the problem. Can I / should I / how can I take the lock mechanism apart and really give it a good dose of lube inside the workings ?

My FZ6 currently runs really well and its a great bike. It never smells of anything. However, my son's friend has just bought an used Honda 2-stroke, it is a 125cc with a sporty look and sound but I do not know the precise model. Anyway, sometimes I come home and find a strong smell of...

I noticed that the gearchange on my late 2004 FZ6 is sounding a bit notchy / clunky but I cannot say it is a new issue of whether I just never noticed it before (“boiled frog syndrome”). Anyway after reading a few posts, and seeing the FZ6 rather unkindly described as “aka the clonker” I...

Squirting WD40 down the hole where the key goes does not cure my problem. My key is getting stuck in the fuel filler cap and / or intermttently will not turn. I cannot see a diagram in the full Yamaha Servicve Manual- does anyone have a drawing please of how the mechanism goes togther or...

Today I just noticed that the plastic sheath covering wiring going to the headstock shows a fold and signs of wearing. IMHO it seems that water could get inside the outer cover so I wrapped a little insulating tape around the area. As there is no obvious evidence of any electrical problems...