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Yesterday I was at Harbor Freight and saw a motorcycle tire bead breaker. It was on the small side and cost $20.. Wondering if anyone here has used one and if it works ok?. They also had a motorcycle tire balance r for $49.. Was wondering about it also. I think I can make a balance r on the...

Went for a nice ride today. Long sweeping curves around a beautiful lake and across two mountain ranges. Stopped at a country store with a huge wrap around porch. A motorcycle friendly hang out. Had something to eat, gassed up, and off again. Feels good.

Cleaned her up today. Wednesday 59 sunny, Thursday 64 sunny. Hope the wind is calm.

Well, the FZ8 has officially been released in Europe. 104hp and about 62 ft/lb of torque Pipes and exhaust look butt ugly to me. What do you think?.

T-Rex Racing now has frame sliders in stock for the FZ6. For those like me who have been waiting , Oscar @ T-Rex said order now and get some free T-Rex stickers. $24. shipped is what I was quoted.

Can someone point me to the fuse box on an 08`. I have looked at a manual but it is so garbled I`m having trouble finding my fuse box. Not having any problems but, I figure it would be good to know the location in case of problems on the road. Thanks.

It has been awhile since I have bought any motorcycle tires. I stopped by a local shop today and got a quote on tires for my FZ6. The price quoted was $312., US, for front and rear Pilot Power, mounted and balanced. Is this price reasonable?. ps: I`m curious as to whole sale on these tires.

I recently purchased a Puig wind screen from a member here. User name Desi FZ6. He described the item as in "excellent condition". NOT. The wind screen arrived covered with bugs and scratches front and back.

I rode my newly purchased FZ today. This is actually the first time I have had to kinda get use to the bike. One thing I noticed was a whine or whering noise. Because of my helmet and some wind blast I had trouble figuring exactly what the noise was. Does the exhaust give off a strange sound...

I have read the post in the technical forum and "are" confused. I have a newly purchased, 2008 FZ6 and plan to self service it myself as much as possible. It looks like the FZ has some sort of cover over the oil filter or it uses cartridge type filters. The cover has flats on it for a wrench...

I guess we are blood brothers now. This morning I purchased an 08 FZ6. Will pick in a few days when the temps rise and snow goes. Decent price, "I think", minor scratches, 5004 miles, extended warranty, good till 2014. Called dealer where bike was purchased to confirm transferable warranty...

I have noticed most new bikes have what appears to be electronic speedo and odometer. Question: can these new electronic odometers be tampered with "as in ran backwards like the old flex cable type"?. Need quick answer please. The reason i`m asking is when looking at some used bikes, the...

I`m without a mount and have been looking again. Need your help deciding on which to buy. What is your opinion of the three above all things considered?.

Hi all, just a line to say i`m a new member. I have ridden bikes off and on all my life. I`m an older guy from the se USA. Thinking about getting back in and at the present time i`m interested in the FZ6. Bikes I have owned: old Ducati, a Honda CBK 750, a Yamaha V-Max, and last bike was a...