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    Thinking of trading FZ6 for Ninja Z1000SX (sport tour) or FJ09 (MT09)

    I was in a similar position. I have considered the Ninja, new Versys 1000 and the FJ09. I think Rider magazine had a shootout of the Versys, DL1000 and the FJ09 a couple months back and came to the conclusion that the Versys was the winner but everyone raved about the FJ's motor and fueling...
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    How much do you pay for insurance?

    I am 490 a year for full coverage in Southern Ontario for a 04 FZ6... Insured with TD Primmum... Ride an average of 20,000 KM a season. Clean record
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    Bike Names

    Jezebel... Cause shes been a whore of biblical proportions... hehe
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    2012 Mileage Figures Anyone?

    Slightly over 70480 km ... This was the most recent odometer shot taken when I finished a 21 day tour to Alaska and back on her... 13006 km in one trip... Began the year at 52048... Its a good sign when you are clocking a tour by the amount of oil changes required... Haha.
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    still have downshift issues, mostly after steady ride

    I had a similar issue when I picked up my FZ6. It was after running at sustained highway speeds that it would "get stuck" in 6th gear. If I let the bike cool down a bit the transmission would release and allow me to shift the gears around. It ended up happening a LOT when I was on a...
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    Friday the 13th - Port Dover -2011-05-13

    Hey everyone I am just wondering if any of you are planning on heading to Port Dover Ontario for the Friday the 13th motorcycle gig. I rode through last year and it was pretty intense. Its rather new compared to other international motorcycle meets (Daytona, Sturgis etc.) but attracted...
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    One handed riding

    I ride one handed often... And I am guilty of forgetting to turn off the blinker. haha. I cant count how many times I have had the guys I ride with accelerate up beside me and signal me (opening and closing one hand) that I left my blinker on... haha
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    Valve Adjustments, have you had it done?

    I am just getting my ride out of the shop (stored for the season)... I had them do the inspect as I have limited tools and even more of a limited ability or time to do it. The bike is at about 49000km (around 29000 miles rough math)... The valves were all within spec. It cost me about 450...
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    Michigan

    Another Canuck here... Sarnia (across from Port Huron MI)... I ride through MI weekly.
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    2 Bros Exhaust Carbon Fiber

    What years of FZ6 does the pipe fit? How many miles are on them currently? Thanks
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    FZ6-Forum Worldwide Gathering

    I am a little further away from Van now that I am in Ontario but I would ride over to the wet coast for a meet. Cheers
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    No power-commander?

    Hey motogiro, you stated that it would be fine with just slip-ons, would it affect it if you also had a K&N? At what point does a PC3 become needed? Thanks
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    Anyone running an M4 Exhaust???

    I am wondering about that as well... I have heard that the bike will adjust automatically if the computer is reset and others have said it will run like s#it... How many of you folks have had success with a computer reset and did any of you end up going with a PCIII afterwards??
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    How many people would be interested in Scorpions?

    Very interested depending on price... I have talked to one vendor and they are selling the new style, have pipes in stock and are generally lower than other vendors... They are selling for 457 USD shipped...
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    Michigan

    Another Canadian is in if ya want... Living in the Sarnia area (other side of the bridge from Port Huron Michigan) nowadays so I am just around 2 hours out...
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    Can't down shift?!

    When I first rode my slightly-used but new to me FZ in HOT weather (98 - 109 F) at high altitudes (5000 ft ish) and high rpms (extended jaunts of 7000 Rpm +) I experienced a similar issue. I got "stuck" in 6th or 5th a couple of times and almost was rear-ended by a car coming up on a highway...
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    What's your chain lube?

    Maxima Chain Wax... Used it on 3 bikes so far with over 90,000 clicks all in. No issues at all. More of a PITA than some other lubes for clean up / fling but it also does not fling off as much as others I have used in the past.
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    chain maintenance while touring

    Depending on weather I generally lube up every 500-700 Km. End of the day is best I find as the chain is warm and the lube will penetrate better... Most lubes (I use wax) suggest that the chain be warm when you put it on and then wait 15 min or so before riding...
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    Tires that fit and Reviews.

    I had been running Michelin Pilot Roads for years and always managed to have great wear and handling... Then I made a mistake and bought a set of Bridgestone (Slipstone) Bt-021's. WORST POS tire I have ever ridden on. Front began cupping at 3000 Km... Tires were manufactured in late 09 and...
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    Top Saddlery seats

    I picked up a TS saddle 3 weeks ago after putting about 20000 Km on my 04 FZ6 last summer. I took it for a ride last week when we had a single warm day and WOW... No more pinch spots and all-day comfort. When I got back to the house (5 hours later) I was fine. I did notice that my legs were...
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