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    Speedometer Microcracks

    Old speedometer on 2005 fz6. I made the mistake of pressing to hard on it to clean, and now its hard to see the revs, read the mileage, still totally possible , but less so when moving. Looking for a cheap fix. Sure I could buy a full speedo replacement via ebay, but that comes with its own...
  2. P

    Choking out

    My 09 has a heat controlled choke ... And the shop seems not to be able to adjust correctly and ideas 09 fx6r
  3. E

    rear brake caliper

    I use my FZ6 for moto gymkhana but the rear brake is causing me a real headache. It gets used a lot and gets very hot so I have fitted dot5 fluid, braided hose, EBC HH pads and a heat sink to the top of the caliper to soak some of the heat away. After only a couple of minutes the brake starts...
  4. 2wheelieadv

    Problem with heated grips

    I have Oxford grips and for about a year up to now were working fine, but for the last couple of days started acting up. The control unit went off and back on every 5 - 10 mins, and today it never turned back on again. The interesting part is the power is there as the power light is on, but the...
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    Running hot

    Whenever my bike exceeds 207 deg F the fan kicks on and runs even after the bike is turned off. It will continue to run until I reaches 205. My question is shOuld I wait until it turns itself off or can I remove the key and force it to shut off?
  6. tejkowskit

    Aftermarket exhaust question

    Now I know there are a ton of threads already out about this topic. Trust me, I searched and read pretty much all of them, but couldn't find exactly what I was looking for. I am looking for an aftermarket exhaust but have a budget. I was wondering if aluminum cans will make the seat really...
  7. interactive3

    How long to warm up street tires (in the cold)?

    I searched the forum for an answer, but didn't find one, so here it goes. How long does it take a street tire to warm up? Now that it's in the 30's and 40's in the mornings and evenings I'd like to be sure my tires are warm before leaning the bike into a turn. I've noticed that just starting...
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