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    Strange Idle Issue

    I've been having some issues with my 2004 FZ6 idling. When I turn it on cold, it idles around 1600-1800 (I set it there, more on that in a bit). I ride it for a bit and the idle stays the same. However, after about 10-20 minutes of riding, it idles around 2500-3000 RPM. After riding for about an...
  2. N

    Rectifier broken twice

    Hi! New rider here. last September, barely a month after getting my 07 FZ6, i fried my rectifier, didn’t figure out it was the rectifier until after replacing my battery and other troubleshooting, but after I replaced it, it ran fine. Until a few days ago, I got the same exact symptoms that I...
  3. TownsendsFJR1300

    One wheel, electric bike!

    Thought this was pretty neat.. https://www.facebook.com/DavidAvocadoWolfe/videos/vb.102515706511/10153637475291512/?type=2&theater
  4. gnyce

    short in starter switch mid-ride

    Lovely day for a ride. About halfway through, saw the engine light was one. Pulled over immediately, suspecting overheating/fan not running. Pulled off helmet and realized that engines sounds 'odd'... even though the engine was running, the starter was engaged. Turned off key... gave a...
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    Victory Empulse TT

    Victory Motorcycles is coming out with an all electric bike, end of this year. Only $20K! I've always liked the workmanship on Victories, only thing bad I've heard about them is their gearboxes aren't very smooth. Surprisingly, this thing has a six-speed gearbox! Electric cars that I know of...
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    The Tesla Model "D"

    Tesla reveals the D - All-wheel-drive - Oct. 10, 2014 For a mere $14,000 more (putting the price at just north of 6 figures), you can upgrade your Model S to a Model D. It has dual electric motors (so now 4-wheel drive) giving an acceleration of Zero to Sixty in 3.2 seconds!!! That's faster...
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