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Hey all, looking for some help trying to get my bike back up and running. 2008 FZ6, between the poor weather and business travel, I had let the bike sit too long and when I finally tried to take it for a weekend ride a few weeks ago, it would turn over but not run. I basically cranked it until...

Well, it finally happened after 5 years with this bike. I was about to turn left out of a parking lot when I saw a car coming, so I stopped somewhat abruptly with the bars turned pretty far to the left, throwing me off balance. I almost saved it, but alas, I tipped it over and my FZ6 hit the...

Hey guys, I ordered new gloves online and cut the tags off before realizing they were too small in the palm. The gloves are brand new without tags, I've only ever put them on a couple times indoors for fit. I bought them for about $70 all in, and I was planning on trying to get some money back...

Alright folks, so here's the deal... I've had my 2008 FZ6 since August 2012. It's only my 2nd bike ever (started on a beat-to-hell '95 Ninja 250) and since I've been lucky enough to have a garage where I've lived so far since I've owned it. This has been important because as a more casual...

I'm riding a 2008 FZ6, bone stock. I've only had it for just under a year, and this past weekend I took it for my first long(ish) ride from the DC metro area to Virginia Beach. Any of you from around the area know that this drive on paper only takes about 3.5h, but because of traffic i was on...

Greetings gearheads... Just wondering what mechanical issues you all consider a good idea to check out on a yearly basis. I don't really have the know-how, time, or space to do my own maintenance, so before I put the bike up for the winter this year, I'm thinking I'll take it to a shop for a...

I'm wondering how everyone stores their gear when not in use, whether for the off season or just between rides. I'd be especially interested in the city folk who don't have a garage or the ability to build/buy a shed, as that's my situation. The reason I ask is that we have limited closet...

First time lubing my chain on my 08 FZ6 today. Took 'er out for a springtime ride to keep everything working, and when I got back I started spraying on chain wax. When I tried to lube the underside of the chain, I accidentally got some on the rear tire. It's on the left side of the tire but...

Ok, first the symptoms: I rode my bike to work on Friday. In the morning, I didn't notice a problem at all. On the way home, I started to notice a smell--I didn't think much of it, I figured it was a car in front of me burning something. I had previously had a coolant burning problem with a...