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  1. Bates121

    What did my girlfriend do.....

    So my girlfriend has been wanting a dog for awhile, and then last Friday I got an email from the girlfriend and the subject was a smiley face and the body had one link. It was a link to a dog. Once I clicked on it I knew we where getting one. I want to say this was not the best time to...
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    I love my Bike

    So let me start this by saying I have been having a tough couple of weeks at work. S**t is just hitting the fan. So I have not been in the best of moods. Well riding home yesterday I stop at the bank and as I am getting back on my bike this guy walks up to me and just starts staring and...
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    Santa Monica Honda

    So my old cargo net finally died. I went into the closest motorcycle shop to grab a new one. I bought one that was adjustable but had hard plastics clips. These scratched the heck out of the bike after one use so I returned it. They say you can return but only store credit...ok not a problem...
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    Gear Review: Scorpion EXO 1000

    Fit: Excellent for my head shape. no pressure points and no wiggling. My only complaint is when I wear my earfuze headphones (molded into the ear to reduce wind noise and have clearer music at a lower volume so better for the eardrums) the helmet pads catch and rip them out of my ear so that...
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    Saw a Red FZ6 in Los Angeles (Playa) is it You??

    So my work just moved to a new building, and I saw a red FZ6 in the parking structure. Just wondering who this is I even took a pic of it looks nice with the tank bra and tail case.
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    Del Amo Yamaha Demo Tour 9/23-9/24

    Howdy guys for anyone in southern California Del Amo Motosports in Redondo Beach Los Angeles is having the Yamaha Demo tour from 9/23-9/24. It looks like three bikes will be available for test rides the FZ8 Super Tenere and the Stryker. Also the Del Amo Street sale is 9/24. I already called...
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    Riding the Darkside?

    So one of my buddies is now "riding the dark side" on his XVS13. This is the first time I have ever heard of this. From what I understand it means riding a motorcycle with car tires. My question is has anyone ever done this with an FZ6 or other bike. Whats it like? please share your...
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    Another 12 volt outlet and Nav mount

    Let me start this by saying thank you to Sanger_A2. He may not know it but I looked at his site to see how he did his 12 volt charger and mounted a bar to clamp a GPS/Phone onto and then I essentially copied it. So Sanger your the man thank you. Alright so first I bought these...
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    1000 miles!!!!

    I know no one will be as excited as me for this but I just hit 1000 miles yesterday morning when riding into work on the new bike. I even went in late just to get those last few miles until it rolled to 1000. You should have seen the look I got from the GF when I told her I hit 1000 but was...
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    04 Front and Back Brake lines FREE

    I have a set of used brake liens for an 04 FZ6. These will fit on an 04-06. Nothing wrong with them just swapped them out for HEL brake lines on the old bike. Now they are taking up space in my garage so if anyone wants them you just pay the shipping and they are yours. I will be using USPS...
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    Two Brothers P1X powertips

    I have one set of unused Two Brothers P1x powertips gold for $40 plus shipping. That's $40+shipping total for both tips they retail from Two bros at $34.99+shipping for one tip.(SOLD) I will also be selling two used P1x powertips gold for $20+shipping. (SOLD) I am changing out all the gold...
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    PCH Near Big Sur

    So I came across this article about PCH/Highway 1 that runs all the way up the California coast. Apparently the ocean is trying to reclaim California:eek::eek: and is starting with my beloved PCH. Part of Highway 1 near Big Sur crumbles into the sea; road closed indefinitely - San Jose Mercury...
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    Thousand Oaks Powersports

    Very friendly and knowledgeable sales staff. They want to know what type of rider you and plan on growing into and recommend bikes from there. I bought my new 09 FZ6 from them and they even threw in a FREE 4 year manufacturer warranty to sweeten the deal. They may be a little far from my house...
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    Bought a NEW 09 FZ6!!!!!!

    Andromeda my old 2004 galaxy blue FZ6 is no more. She had some terminal problems. However, Thousand Oaks Powersports had the answer for me. A brand new Black "Raven" 2009 FZ6 with 3 miles on the clock sitting on their showroom floor. She is getting broken in now and has 103 miles on her. I...
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    ICON ARC Mesh Overpants Size 32

    These are almost new ICON Arc mesh overpants size 32. Bought them from LA Yamaha (now closed so cannot be returned) but they are a little small for me. I have worn them 3 times and they are in like new condition (No signs of wear). These pants retail at $115 so my loss is your gain. $70 firm...
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    Mullholland Ride "The Snake" 7.17.2010

    YouTube- Disturbing the Peace 7.17.2010 YouTube- Birthday Ride This is from a ride my buddys and i did on 7.17.2010. We started at Sunset and PCH in Los Angeles and went up Las Flores to Ramblo Pacifico to Malibu Canyon to Mullholland and beyond. It was a great say and great ride. hope...
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    Computer Question ISO to AVI converter

    Attention all of our computer gurus does anyone know of an easy to use iso to avi converter that keeps the sound properly synced with the audio. Thanks guys
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    Went Down.....

    So last Friday I got clipped by a car. I am ok a few bruises and soreness but nothing broken. The bike is also not too banged up either. Thank you frame sliders!!! I was going down sunset blvd in the left hand lane and the guy next to me wanted to be where I was. My front tire was lined up...
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    Speedo Healer V4

    Does anyone know where I can find the speedo Healer V4 installation instructions online i did a google search and came up with nothing. Or does anyone still have theirs that can scan and send to me? As always everyones help is appreciated:thumbup:
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    Looking for a Front End Turn signal

    I am looking for an '04 front end turn signal for the right hand side of the bike as you are sitting on it. If you are parting out your bike and have one PM me and we can discuss price I will obviously pay all shipping charges. Thanks Guys and Gals:thumbup:
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