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So I just installed this weekend a Givi topcase rack and the PL361 sidecase racks. I'm a little worried about how visible my brake light is right now, was curious if anybody had some creative additions they made to help out with visibility. My two ideas right now are to mount some extra LEDs...

So ran into a small snag with my bike, I got vandalized. Mostly minor crap, still a pain in the ass though. They cut my seat, had a spare so that's ok. Busted my windshield snagging a new (to me !) off of eBay, but in a real kick in the butt, they cut my front brake lines. Would have been...

An "oh ****, an extra part" moment: Spent about six hours fussing with the bike the other day, finally got everything back together as the garage was closing (had to leave NOW), and found the little thin clip that is part of the rear brake caliper's support bracket. Can anyone explain to...

I really don't know what to say. It is a plug and play deal. Really good initial quality. Only "problem" I had is that you have to damn near disassemble the whole tail of the bike to install it. Zip ties are your friend due to the extra length of wire in the harness on the new light, which by...

I have a 07 FZ6 with a GSX-R 600/750 forks (gold). I want them to be black. Is there a way to paint, powder coat, or any other alternative to make them back without loosing the integrity of the clamps? Also have gold brake calipers, is there anyway to black these out as well? Any input would be...

Purchased a 2006 FZ6 this year in Late June, started to do a few minor mods to it. Changed the levers an now it's winter here in Canada Im gonna change my exhust from stock to carbon fiber two brothers. Seen videos of it on you tube sounds awsome, hope mine turns on out to be just as good...

Title says it all! My front brake switch is going out, so my front brake lever no longer activates the brake light.

My brake light has been constantly on for a few days now. I know the normal solution is to replace the front or rear brake light switch. However, I tried disconnecting one switch at a time and the brake light still remains on. I also tried disconnecting both at the same time, and the brake light...

I'm going through the process of replacing all the fluids on a new-to-me 2004 with 30k miles, and I need some help fixing the rear brake. The rear brake was mushy (but functional I think) when I bought it. Here's what I've tried: - I went to bleed with the basic method seen in this video...

Selling my 2008 Yamaha FZ6. Color blue and black, 9400 miles, Excellent condition, CLEAN TITLE in my name. New Dunlop tires installed less than 1000 miles ago. Fresh Oil Change with zero miles on it. Has R6 Front Fork Conversion, and other tasteful mods (over $1000 worth) Comes with many extras...

I recently went over 100,000 miles on my FZ6. I bought it new in April of 2009 as a leftover 2008 model. I use non-synthetic oil and change about every 4000 miles. Here is a condensed highlight of some of the bigger maintenance items during that time: 26,464 miles: brake fluid, coolant...

Have an 09 FZ6 with 7400 miles. After having a prospective buyer ride last week, pushed it into my driveway where it sat for 1 week. Another buyer was looking at it, was about to ride when we realized the front brakes were locked. Never had that happen before. Any ideas what caused this & a fix...

So I noticed this problem today, my front brake lever isn't 'resetting' itself. There is a push rod in a metal boot that seems like it should be providing more spring force than it is to push the brake lever all the way out. It isn't a problem with actually braking, but it is making my brake...

Hi all I am replacing my caliper seals due to a bit of drag I can't rid off. Unbelievably expensive!! They have come with a little pink sachet that looks like a lube type substance. I would normally just put a bit of grease on them but is that what the pink sachet is for instead?? Thanks Adam

Not that I'm looking to sell the Hot Raven Chick but the question goes out, what would you pay for her as is? Share your thoughts! Let me say that she will either leave us as a crash victim or be sold as is. I'm not into taking it all apart! With some level of certainty, I'm sure some wise...

No spark but everything else is fine? (Solved) Hi, As I mentioned in my intro I lost the use of my right arm in 2006 in a bike accident but I've recently bought an FZS Fazer 600. I had to convert all the controls to the left which with help from NABD I was able to afford the thumb brake...

Hi Guys, It is reaching to 6k miles on it. 2800 miles within 2 months. Lately I'm falling in love with this bike after listening to many people how good of a bike this is. A swiss-army knife of bikes. I wash it every week, lube the chain, polished the headers(mother's mag), checked the...

I'm going to be replacing my brake seals in the coming days and will be replacing my lines with braided ones as well. It all seems a bit daunting to be frank. I have a complete set of seals, washers, grease etc ready. I have been reading and prepping for the seals replacement but I'm not sure...

Hey folks, Been kept away a while with work but back now and looking to get the bike good to go! I fitted HEL brake hoses yesterday but have a few queries and thought you knowledgable folks could assist. A picture paints a thousand words so I've attached some. I'm fairly confident...

Just as the title states, great condition ASV Shorty Brake lever, Black lever with Black adjuster knob. Some very small blemishes near end of lever, assume it is from road debris (rocks, sand, etc...) Asking $85.00 o.b.o (shipping included to the lower 48 states) PayPal accepted - Address...