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In the Home Depots here in Canada, they are selling a Rustoleum product called Progrip (an obvious plastidip competitor/imitator). Anybody use this one? Supposed to be the same. Peelable, etc. http://www.rustoleum.ca/CBGProduct.asp?pid=358

Hey fellow naked riders! I just finished my VS02 conversion and am trying to figure out the mirror situation. I bought the kit used so I don't have the stalk mounted mirrors nor the clips that come with the kit originally. I ended up buying some rizoma copies off ebay FM Bar End...

Thanks for the replies guys. I will take the gas cap off and just cover the opening with tape. PosterFZ6, reasons I like it are: 1) inexpensive vs. real paint job - a few cans of the stuff vs. paying hundreds/thousands for a professional job. 2) reversible - peel it off if you want to go...

Hey guys.. Going to start my streetfighter conversion soon. I am also going to plastidip the tank and fairings. My question is in regards to the tank. Do I drain all the gas out and then paint/plasti dip it? Or is it ok just to mask the gas cap cover with painters tape and then peel off...

I'm with state farm. 35 yrs old, $960 per year. One-way coverage...it's around $1100 for full coverage $1000 deductible.

If you like the sound of your pipes, something was done to them. I'm stock and I don't even know what my pipes sound like because I can't hear them. :thumbup:

Hey guys, I was wondering if anybody had a formula for an inexpensive streetfighter build. I like the look of the VS01/VS02 kit a lot but was just wondering if there are any other options. I currently have a red 2007 FZ6. Previous owner had a slow speed drop which resulted in a few...

Bought tires for my last bike (CBR F4) from Pete's. They were great to work with. Tires arrived to my door (Toronto) in 2 days. I need a new rear for my FZ6...will be going back to Pete's.

I just used brake fluid as well. The seals I bought were symmetrical...maybe the previous seal had that bevel that I described as mushroom shaped? I dipped the seals in new fluid and just popped them in. They went in easy and like they were perfectly made for that spot.

I did the test. The rear rotor and caliper were just a tad warm. Not hot. I did not find anything unusual when I took everything apart. The seals shape were a bit mushroom like as opposed to the new ones which were flat. I assume this is just how they wore. The back brake bites a heck of a...

Ok...my seals came in and I just finished installing them...new EBC Dot 4 in there as well. The rear brake continues to rub a little bit. I can hear it a bit when the bike is being walked. It's about the same as this guys: Rear Brake Rub FZ6 - YouTube Is this ok? Is the piston supposed...

When rebuilding and servicing the calipers, do you guys take it right off the line or work with it attached? Cheers, K

No. Bought the bike in the spring and rode it this season with it just the way it is. The bike was not very well maintained at all by the previous owner who had it for 2 years. I'm usually a stickler on maintenance, especially for my bikes. I had a CBR600 F4 earlier in the season that I...

Ah, good to know. The rotors have not changed colour from what I can see. I don't know if it's warped though because I haven't gone for a ride since the brakes seized and released on me. I don't know if the pads were smoking or not...I thought I smelled something burning though when this...

Thanks for the information. I tested both wheels and have drag from both. When I spin them, I can hear a constant hiss/grind from the brakes. The front is giving me about 1/2 a turn...back is a bit worse. I will have to order the front seals as well. What's the going rate on the front...

I ordered the seals. I figured I might as well do it all....any of the things mentioned in this thread could be a factor. The fluid is definitely old and the calipers could use a cleaning. Have others found the 2-year interval for changing the seals to hold true? I've just never heard of...

Hey FZ6ers, I'm having a rear brake issue. While I was riding into work this morning, the back brake seized up on me. I was getting considerable drag. I turned around to head home. Bike was struggling to accelerate due to the increased drag from the back. All of the sudden, the back...

Can anyone comment on how the wind protection is compared to the original 1/2 fairing? I have some rash on the bike from a previous tip over and I am thinking of making the swap. I like the wind in the face feeling when riding but also like the option of tucking down on the tank if needed...

Order placed! Let's see how quick it gets up here to Toronto. Thanks.

Hey fellow FZers. First post here. I just bought a used 2007 Yamaha FZ6 coming from a CBR 600. I am enjoying the bike so far (except for the clunky transmission...holy!) and the reading/researching I am doing on this forum. I am probably not the first to say this but I appreciate the level...