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I've been riding motorcycles about 9 years, mostly street, some mountain riding. About 40,000 miles total so far. Two years ago I was in an accident where I applied the front brakes too quickly in street traffic, ~ 20 MPH. Nothing too serious, however several ribs broken and a sprained...

Yeah, She sounds good to me too! What was the temperature when you started up? If it's cold maybe should let it run awhile until engine warms up.

I've had my FZ6 for 5 years now, it has 24.000 miles. I change the oil twice a year, oil filter once a year. I've had 3 front and rear tire changes during this time. However last month, I had front brake pads replaced along with a new front tire as I was having some front braking problems...

Man, that's a cold quote about asphalt and cleaning the gene pool. We don't want to completely eliminate daring and risk from our gene pool. If cave men stayed in caves for safety all the time, human development would surely be delayed. There is much to be said for those willing to take chances...

Best practice and habit is to use clutch all the time when changing gears. This is particularly important when down shifting. Having intimate reflex conditioning experience with your clutch is probably the most important aspect of motorcycle riding.

I had a Yamaha 250 before FZ6. Power of FZ6 more appreciated. Tempted to get F1, but getting close to retirement (now 60 yrs. old). I like to go fast!

Not really. But not wise to first rev up engine during cold days. Start out with slow riding. Your temp gauge will indicate low temp, until about 120 deg F. Common sense mostly.

I ride all seasons, except for days too cold for my hands (with insulated gloves in N. Carolina).

It might be very uncomfortable to to downshift to 1st while riding. I wouldn't downshift to 1st until I've first come to a complete stop. The only time I use 1st is if I'm stopped on a steep hill.

It might be very uncomfortable to to downshift to 1st while riding. I wouldn't downshift to 1st until I've first come to a complete stop. The only time I use 1st is if I'm stopped on a steep hill.

Hey, that bike looks exactly like my 2008 raven FZ6! Now I've got to run home and see if it's still in the garage!

Hey! Turn on the high beam and just get use to getting wet! Try not to travel too far in the rain or you might start to get cold and grumpy. I rode back and forth to work every day this past summer, rain or shine (Durham, NC). It was good riding every time. A set of dry clothes waiting at...

I recently changed my motor oil, using Shell Rotella T 15W-40 instead of Yamaha lube. Initially I put in about a half quart too much, accidentally. When running at normal street speeds, the engine appears to pull (or sound) a little rough, probably due to increased pressure caused by the slight...

I recently changed my motor oil, using Shell Rotella T 15W-40 instead of Yamaha lube. Initially I put in about a half quart too much, accidentally. When running at normal street speeds, the engine appears to pull (or sound) a little rough, probably due to increased pressure caused by the...