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    ignition key slot question

    I made a stop at a friends house on a ride last night and when i went to put the key back in to start the bike. The slot the key goes in was turned all the way to the 'on' position when it was actually in the lock position. about 5 minutes of playing with it i figured out it was the chrome cover...
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    Brake line install help

    I have had HEL braded lines in my garage for a while. Now that the wife just had surgery i cant venture off too far for a few days so ive becided it is finally time to put them on. My questions are what type of brake fluid would be best? (any automotive or motorcycle spacific) ..and how...
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    2010 yzf-r1 le

    Has anyone seen these yet? I want one 2010 Yamaha YZF-R1 LE Home, R1 Limited Edition information
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    Ahhh hit and run

    So i go out to my bike to go for a ride after work and i notice there is about a 3 foot scuff mark on the concrete from the kickstand. Mind you im in the army so the bike is parked in the barricks parking lot. So i walk around my bike to look it over and i notice there is a white paint scuff on...
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    Pikes Peak Meet?

    I just moved to the Colorado Springs area and today I rode up Pikes Peak! It was great. While i was up there i thought that it might be a good idea to get a FZ meet together sometime. Anyone in the area interested?
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    Finally took MSF course

    Well i finally got around to taking the MSF basic course. It is a manditory class for anyone in the Army who ridesa motorcycle. They offer it at no charge on post. Well i did my 3 days off classes and i graduated today. I did learn a few things durring the class. I recommend everyone take the...
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    Worth it PC5?

    Im thinking about making the PC5 my next mod. For those of you that have installed a power commander... Do you think it was worth it? Did it make a diffrence in bike performance? Thank you for all input.
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    Cali trip?

    So my roommate is from Cali and we were talking about when we get back to the states that he is going home for a few weeks on leave. Ive been thinking about going there for a week or so. This will be late March early April time. What i wanted to know was would the weather be good enough to...
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    My 2 weeks are over

    Well my leave is over now and im on my way back to the sandbox. But while i was home i managed to ride my FZ EVERYDAY. Rain or shine it didnt matter i had to get as much time as possible with 'Page'. In the 2 weeks i mannaged 1927 miles and i loved it more and more with every mile. I did a few...
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    Painteed Windscreen

    I painted my windscreen the other day as a quick, easy, cheap mod. IMHO i think that this mod was easier then the sticker removal mod. In total i think i took a total of about 45 minutes. I used Krylon Fusion black spray paint. Also i sprayed the back of the screen so its still possible to...
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    tuning fork sticker removal?

    Anyone have any tips on how to remove the Tuningfork emblems off the tank? They are the new style foam backed ones
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    Warm up time

    How long do you let your FZ warm up when you first start it before you ride off?
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    Downs In Wny

    So the army gave me my R&R and i am going to be in the Westernt New York area (niagara Falls) for a few weeks.:cheer: Will post pics of my FZ "Page" when i get a chance. :thumbup:
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    Garage Commandments

    Found this on another forum and thought it was fitting here with the other thread about the garage. ENJOY! Garage Commandments 1. The garage shall be forever kept as the sacred realm of the Man. Neither lacy curtains nor gingham privacy panels shall be allowed on the windows of the...
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    Im back

    I havent been around in a while got deployed to Iraq and have been really busy lately. But since things are settled in a bit i have more down time so i should be around a little more. I missed you guys :p
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    Saw IV

    Is anyone here going to see the new saw movie? Thoughts or comments on the last 3?
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    Helpme out

    I was wondering what color is faster. I of course what the faster color for when i get mine:p. All help is apreciated. Thanks for your help in advance
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    Iraq Pics

    I wasnt quite sure of where to post these so this seemed the best for now. Here are a few pics of my last tour to Iraq Me as a gunner on a Humvee Crossed Sabres Normal Market Place On Patrol
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    Newbie

    Well i am in the army currently stationed in Ft. Hood Tx. I dont Have a bike yet but ive ridden a few bikes. Ive been viewing the forums for atleast a month now and you guys have me sold on the FZ6. I will be picking mine up with the next two months when i go home to NY on leave. Hope to learn...
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