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    Running warm/hot

    Just one data point ... cruising at 65F outside temperature, my bike will indicate about 168F at 55 mph reving between 5 and 6k. I believe this will be a function of all these factors plus the oil grade/type, plus the state of coolant. You should check the radiator fluid quality and keep an eye...
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    Grip Puppies!!

    I too have the grip puppies, work fine. I wanted a little more thickness on the grips for my big paws.
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    New bike time :) what to buy ? my fz6 is a write off !!!

    Enviable position, looking for a new bike. You need to buy what fits your style and budget. If it were for me I would... +1 on the KTM Super Duke. I'd love to try one out:thumbup:.
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    2008 yamaha fz6 $6000

    I suggest you go to New Cars, Used Cars, Blue Book Values & Car Prices - Kelley Blue Book and get an estimate on what may be able to get for the bike. Sorry but without fixing the damage, I think you may be off by at least a factor of 2. Even then, given I paid $6k out the door new for my 08...
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    Question of the Day #260 (14/5/10)

    answers on its way.
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    Insurance...Who and How Much?

    Age: 49 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Driving record: No tickets, No accidents Company: State Farm Discounts: None Motorcycle: 2008 FZ6 Coverage: Full coverage. $500 deductible, 250,000/500,000 liability Rackup....... liability: $33.67 100 deductible comprehensive $33.92 500 deductible...
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    ***forum t shirts--first come, first serve!!***

    Cool, sitting here right now wearing my shirt! Feel faster just sitting in my chair. Thanks again for putting in effort. :thumbup:
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    Shop Damaged my Wheel - Tire Change.

    Sorry to hear about it. :( I want to find a shop to trust but have not been successful. Seem like there is always something. And events like this is the reason why I do not want anybody else to even touch my bike. A decade ago on my car, Honda scratched up my rims and it was really bad. I did...
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    Visor Misting (in the cold)

    Here is a link to a pinlock anti-fog visor review: Pinlock Anti Fog Visor - webBikeWorld
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    Visor Misting (in the cold)

    My helmet has a chin vent and something like a nose guard that directs your breath away from the visor. For the most part this works pretty good The only time I've had problems is very cold and damp. Fortunately my helmet has a setting that cracks the visor open just a touch. This always...
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    Rear brake, do you use it?

    I use them both. In an emergency, you will do what you practice. And using both brakes will stop you faster. Every ride, I typically will do one hard practice stop. This stop also reminds me that today I may need to really use it.
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    Inside the Scorpion EXO-1000 Helmet

    I have the 1000 and love it. Thanks for posting the pictures. Hopefully I will never need to repair.
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    fz6 right for a 50+

    Only 49. But the riding position is one of the reasons I select the FZ6. I'm 6 foot. The bike is light, agile, very easy to turn. Don't let all the young sportbike riders fool you. Many times, they too complain about how uncomfortable laying over the tank can be on a medium or longer ride. I...
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    Please watch your six riders.... RIP to all of them.

    Tragic. I pray for the riders and their families. The routes, I ride, I have selected as they do not put me at traffic lights. While in a car I once have been rear ended while at a light and that scar still lives with me. Hopefully this reminds the rest of us to make sure we are watching our...
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    Question of the Day #226 (23/03/10)

    pm on the way.
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    For those who know computers

    I've built my own. There is only a limited number of items you need to buy. Know what your trying to accomplish. First determine the chip and motherboard you want and work out from there. I usually shoot for the n-1 bleeding edge chip as its price has usually already dropped significantly. A...
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    For those who know computers

    One of the great benefits of building your own is being able to load a pure unviolated version of the OS. You can ask, but I don't think HP gives you an option to provide the actual OS disk (from Microsoft, not their bastardized) and I'm surprised Dell did dude. It's a definite plus. Another...
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    For those who know computers

    I've built my own sytems for home. I +1 the raid configuration. If going through hp, make sure you define that when you configure the system and do not assume you can do it later. I know in the past, hp sent two slightly different motherboards whether you select raid or not (probably saves...
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    Anyone in the North East riding yet?

    Still waiting for one rain to clear the salt, then I'm out.
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    *official fz6 forum shirts

    Order's in for 1 blue. First day this week I've been able to get back on-line. Thanks for putting in the effort to organize!:thumbup:
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