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    Plasti dip anyone?

    Hey guys long time no posting, so I'm currently living it up in brasil The bike is in the uk in storage, it's been 4 months since I last rode my bike So I'm looking forward to changing it's sparkies and air filter and oil when I get back, also so I've been looking at Plasti dip I play on...
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    Storing bike for six months

    Hey guys! So I'm off traveling in January for half a year maybe more So I'm prepping the bike for storage, so far I have a check list that consists of Changing the oil and filter ( due anyway ) Air filter (needs a new one anyway) Tyres are fine (just air) Fill tank add fuel stabliser...
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    Rectifier/regulator dead!!!

    Hi guys! Anyone ever had a problem with their regulators dying? My battery has been slowly dying over the past week Starter Motor sounded more and more naff So yesterday it finally had died... So I take it to the garage Had a play around with the volt metre and the trickler To find the...
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    Chain adjuster help!!!!!

    Hey guys haven't posted in a while because I've had brilliant problem free riding But today I went to adjust my chain because I had this weird wooing sound accelortating and at about 20mph I suspected it was the chain being a little loose so I set off adjusting the chain did the one side (chain...
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    4th puncture this year!!!! help me

    Look im fed up with getting punctures i cant be bothered with them Anymore it makes me so so so so angry and frustrated. Early on in the year i had a nail ok yes it happens, got it plugged. The week after it got plugged a piece of barbed wire in my tyre, replaced the tyre So last week i...
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    couple gold flakes in oil

    Hey guys so i Changed my oil and filter today I found a couple literally a couple peices of gold metal in the oil they are about 0.02 mm in size The oil wasnt glittery or anything. Should i be worried? Im going to get a magnetic sump plug and keep an eye on it for now i cant afford for it...
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    powder coating questions

    Hey guys hope the spring weathers been treating you well where you are! So basically i have the black on black fz6 I really want to get the fazers wheels painted blue! I have done a little research and see powder coating is The best and most durable option option and theres a place...
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    rusty handle bar under throttle :/

    Hey guys! So my throttle felt a bit stiff upon return and almost gritty when twisted, so i had a little look took the bar ends off took the throttle housing off and wow a orange pitted rusty handle bar!! I realise i ride all year round and i keep it outside but covered so corrosion and rust is...
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    stiff ignition and exhaust manifold bolts advice

    Hi guys gad a bit of a problem with my ignition barrel Its very stiff and you need to wiggle the keys and turn it for it to turn on And wiggle it to put the steering lock on i feel like if i dont wiggle It my key is going to snap/twist/bend now before you say lubricate it I have! Many times...
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    possible tps issue help

    Hi guys! First post of the year! So yes i replaced all the pads on my bike today first time ever Did a fantastic job if i do say so myself thanks to youtube. So yeah my bike has a problem its running rough Here are a few things that might identify it Idles fine Plugs only changed 3k...
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    clutch adjustment help!!!

    Hey guys i know youve all heard it before as far as clutch cable adjustment goes But i have a slight problem, ive just installed a new clutch cable All went well now its all bedded in it needed adjusting again Ive adjusted the one on the clutch lever and its almost fully adjusted without...
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    replaced the clutch cable!

    Finally took the dive myself rather than put it in the garage, Some how my clutch cable housing had snapped down by the adjuster by the air box And everytime ide clean and relube it within DAYS it would feel stiff again So i picked up a New fz6 clutch cable from slinky glide for only £14...
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    anyone have scorpion "round" exhausts

    Hey there can anyone with scorpion round exhausts not ovals Post a picture from the rear of the bike so i can see how they sit on the bike Im sending the y link pipe back to scorpion because the exhausts dont sit flush together at all cheers anyone who can help!
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    scorpion exhaust installation wrong?

    Hey guys it wont let me upload a picture but ill try my best to describe it Scorpion stainless steel round exhausts fitted, all went to plan but there is a big gap Between the brake light and the plastics below has to be stretched big time to slot into the license plate bracket? Have i put...
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    welcoming myself back to the forum

    Hi there guys, my names danny i used to be in the forum but i forgot my password Then forgot the password to my email address attatched to it lol so i have a new account I have an 08 fz6s2 with approx 14,000 miles on it Did my first 8 hour ride on it friday oh boy what an ass killer anyone...
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