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Hey all Had my first off not long ago at low speed on my FZ6, I was going slow round a corner due to rain and I'm not sure why but the bike just slipped from underneath me and slid down the road. Luckily the crash sliders did there job and stopped most of the damage but I have cracked the...

Getting ready for spring 2019, I ordered a handfull of goodies. New Yamaha 5gh oil filter, air filter, going to pickup a battery just because. I've got a few extra bucks and would like to replace the stock rubber brake lines. I did it on my other bikes and love the difference. However this bike...

Hey all - I am looking to move on to a new bike and have been giving some serious consideration to the Yamaha FJ-09. Truth be told I think there are really slim choices in the sporty type sport touring market right now. I wanted to know if there are folks here on that bike now and get...

Aloha from the frigid coast of Hawaii Island ! So, I'm a bike guy. Ive owned over a hundred motorcycles and have been riding for 40 years this coming Christmas. I've worked in the motorcycle industry as a parts distributor and at the OEM level doing new product development. I've ridden a few...

Hi all! Hope everybody had a good christmas and new year - really hoping for some help here: Bike operates fine under all conditons, no faults to report anywhere at anytime, apart from the following: If I pin the throttle (not sure if any particular gear) the bike will accelerate like a...

This was demonstrated at the CES in Las Vegas this past week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ya7iacmVjUM (I now ride a BMW R1200 GS, so that's an extra thrill for me). This is pretty incredible, and I'm already dreaming of my bike starting up, leaving the parking spot, and driving up...

Hi all, Like I just mentioned in the new members section I am the proud owner of a 2009 Fazer s2 with 1553 miles on the clock :Flash: The bike is completely stock and I would like to make it a little louder, but I'm on a tight budget right now. I'm thinking about removing the catalytic...

Hi all, my name is João and I'm writing from Lisbon. I sold my '03 Yamaha R6 and got an incredible deal a 2009 Yamaha FZ6 s2... with 2500 km on it. That's around 1553 miles! :Flash: The bike is completely stock and I'm looking forward to add some mods to it. I already ordered some bar end...

Aloha to all, I've been searching different topics for a few days and couldn't find anything that resembles my problem. I've purchased a 2006 FZ6 with 7,800 miles which is all stock with the exception of bars, grips, levers and a 48t rear sprocket. I've only put about 100 miles on it but a few...

It's that time of year where some have the bike stored and will do the mods while the riding season is less than optimal. Here are some ideas to give inspiration and at least put a smile on your face. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmO4GwknuLc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmO4GwknuLc

After I sold my FZ6 and bought a 08 FZ1 I was wanting to own a V Twin (no hardley ablesons for me) that would suite my need for speed and handling plus the suspension for the bumpy back roads of Northern California. In 2012 I traded the FZ1 in on a new left over 2010 KTM 990 Supermoto. That's it...

I don't have a lot of track experience (1 CS course) but interested in converting my current 05 FZ6 commuter into a dedicated track bike. I heard it is better to start on a 300 for a track bike and it's a lot cheaper (tires go through faster?) Curious what everyone's thoughts are

Hi all.. when i start up the bike it produces whitish fumes.. its not smoke.. looks like steam then dissapears into the air. i run the bike for a good 10 mile and it still appears out the exhaust. im just wondering if its due to cold weather and my bike being in a cold place overnight. i have...

So for the past months my bike (07) has been stalling randomly when I pull the clutch in, mostly within the first 20mins after start up but has done it after a long ride. To get the bike to start back up I usually have to crack the TB's, its smells pretty rich after. My idle is set to...

My goodness, the motorcycles that have been announced this week are simply stunning. I love lightweight bikes (just look at my signature) with 100% usable power, and this year there are so many excellent machines in the 400-900cc range. One will find it's way into my garage this spring. Just...

Hey everyone! New member here! Ive been trying to do some research to find answers regarding to my problem, but have come up empty handed. I have a 2006 FZ6N. The display quit working a few days ago. It just started fading out and within a day quit working all together. Now the only thing it...

What can be done about an excessively stiff throttle on an 06 FZ6? I'm going to try to lube the cables and take the assembly apart to see if there's any corrosion or gunk causing an issue, but it's basically impossible to make precise on off throttle inputs in any sort of sport riding scenario...

The battery died! The two year old BikeMaster Gel battery is not recommended by me. I went back to YUASA I also did suffer a torn bottom rubber lip to my LS2 helmet, two false neutrals while shifting and the bike burned some oil for the first time. As to the trip, it was along the...

Am new to your site and bought and 2006 FZ 600 twin under tail exhaust model about a year ago. The bike was a brand new one owner bike that was traded back to my local dealer in San Diego with 617 original miles. A deal too good to pass up. I have ridden street and dirt all my life and have...

I've noticed recently my 05 FZ won't turn over when hitting the ignition switch (although the dashboard lights up). I usually just flip the engine cut off back and forth and then hit ignition and that usually does the trick but it seems to be getting worse. I know first thought is battery but...