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  1. JohnP

    FS: 2008 Blue FZ6 Boston area

    Just picked up a 2009 Yamaha V Star 1300. Only room for 1 bike in the stable so the FZ6 has to go. 2008 Blue FZ6 located about 30 miles north of Boston. 100% stock except for Puig Dark Smoke wind screen, and Motovation front and rear frame sliders. Conservatively ridden by an older guy...
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    Front end vagueness & decel wobble

    I've been noticing increased "vagueness" in the front end. This weekend after 750 miles of riding, I also noticed a considerable deceleration wobble. Going down a hill at 50mph if I let go of the handlebars they wobbled back and forth a lot well decellerating. I didn't notice any shake or...
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    Vermont FZ6 Meet Pics from The Stalker

    Here are my pics from the trip. 2009 Vermont FZ6 Ride Photo Gallery by John at pbase.com Please PM me if you'd like a full res copy of any pics. The Stalker hiding in the woods!
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    New 2009 FZ6 $5999 at mineolamoto.com

    New 2009 FZ6R $5999 at mineolamoto.com Was poking around the dealerships and came across this dealer's special. They are located on Long Island. Yamaha Suzuki Victory Can-Am Mineola, #1 NY Dealer , Discount Motorcycles ATV Scooters. We sell New and Used . We also ship parts and accessories...
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    The 3 second rule saved me this morning

    This past August I attended an advanced driving training school with my two kids. In Control Advanced Driver Training. My daughter is a brand new driver and my son has been driving a couple of years. During the course the kids get to beat the hell out of some late model Toyota Camry's. The...
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    Skydiving Photos

    I took the FZ6 and a backpack full of camera eqiupment to Skydive Pepperell on Saturday. It was pretty breezy with a bunch of clouds zooming by. The dropzone was in full action and I got some pretty cool skydiving pics. Take a look: Skydive Pepperell - Oct. 4, 2008 I'm actually thinking...
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    How many zeros in a billion?

    Go this in my email today and thought I'd share. Feel free to pass it along. For our friends abroad, this might give you some idea into the frustration many of us in the US of A are feeling: How many zeros in a billion? The next time you hear a politician use the word...
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    Automatic-Systomatic Honda CVT Sportbike

    Just released, the Honda DN-01, a "sportbike" with a Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission! -John
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    Skydive Pepperell Blue FZ6 sighting

    Saw a blue FZ6 at Skydive Pepperell today around 5:30-6:00pm. Anyone here? -John
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    K9 Wear

    Squid Dogs: :squid: K9 Wear
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    Yamaha 2009 model intro on Sept. 8

    From the U.S. Yamaha site: Yamaha Sport Home - Motorcycles, Sport ATVs, Snowmobiles. 2009 MODEL INTRO Experience new models Monday September 8, 2008 3 PM Eastern
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    New FZ6 owners, check your windscreen screws

    I recently went to install a PUIG windscreen on my FZ6 and found one of the screws missing and the other five screws very loose on the stock windscreen. :eek: I have about 2K miles on the bike. So don't screw around and check yours now! :thumbup: -John
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    Covered Bridge Ride Photos

    Went on a ride led by Keira and Rob today through New Hampshire over a bunch over covered bridges. I had to bail out early after lunch but was on the ride about 4 hours which covered about 1/2 the bridges. Lots of fun and great scenery. It was really nice riding with Dani (dankatz), Rob...
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    PICS from the Boston Celtics championship parade

    Here are some pictures I took at the Boston Celtics Rolling Rally today. More pics are at Celtics Championship Rolling Rally Rabid Celtics Fans Celtic's mascot Lucky the Leprechaun Celtic's Dancers Paul Pierce Kevin Garnett Ray Allen Rajon Rondo
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    It's good to be green...

    and from BOSTON Number 17 on the 17th!:D:D:D
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