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Well, i finally parked the bike for good this winter a few weeks ago. I was reviewing the maintenance manual and the couple of things that stood out to me as challenging was swing arm lubrication and the steering bearings. i have an 05' FZ6. it's only got 8k miles on it, but obviously several...

That is impressive fuel economy. i'm taking a road trip in a few weeks. i'm going to verify my 16T sprocket and measure gas mileage on the trip. i'll get back with you on it.

I will agree with you on the underpowered engine bog if you shift too early. i get that somewhat frequently, but i'm a newbie too;)

That's not much of a change at all really as far as rpm's and speed. I bought a used 2005 FZ6 a few weeks ago, and i'm pulling 5k rpms at 60mph. i'm wondering if the previous owner didn't put one of these sprockets on himself. LOL. i'm going to have to pull the cover off and inspect...

I'm having trouble understanding the advantages of a 15T sprocket. :confused: I'm not a physics genius, but wouldn't that do nothing but hurt your performance? Okay, I understand, that putting a smaller sprocket on the front will allow more rpm for each gear which will allow greater...

Just wanted to start by saying that these forums have already been an invaluable source of info for me so far, and can't wait to get some more experience on my bike. Here is my problem. i bought a used 05 FZ6 a few days ago, and have noticed that when i'm on the highway tracking straight, my...

Hello, I am new to this forum as well to the FZ6. I bought my 2005 just yesterday and have already rode it approximately 200 miles. the only thing I have found wrong with it, is that when the bike is tracking straight on the highway, the handlebars apprear to be bent very slightly to...