rear

  1. S

    F/S: Rear Axle Sliders

    Sold! For sale is the set of rear axle sliders for years 2007-2009 models. Some small marks from using the rear stand but otherwise in great shape. Asking $30 o.b.o+ Shipping <- lowered to $15 + Shipping! Please let me know if have any questions. Thank you! Scott [email protected] Photos:
  2. K

    Did my rear wheel bearing decide to die prematurely? Video w/ Noise

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWZI8-ojMrg&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop Noticed this this morning when backing my bike out of the driveway. Video makes it sound louder and sharper than it is. Yesterday I put a Penske shock in the rear - cannot say for sure if it was making this noise...
  3. D

    Rear Brake Super Soft After Wheel Removal & Brake Work

    Hi All, It has been a busy week on my bike--new tires front and back, cleaned the calipers (did NOT replace caliper seals) and bled the brakes. I went with the Bridgestone BT-023 tires and am very excited to see how they feel. I cleaned the front calipers, pads and rotors are in good shape...
  4. UpInTheAir89

    The Journey So Far and the Lessons Learned

    In the beginning there was this: My 2009 Yamaha FZ6, named Freyja (license will come, whenever the name frees up. :disapprove: I was smart enough to know doing everything at once was a bad idea... ...but I was also impatient and stubborn enough to do it anyway.) And here's where I am...
  5. terry_b

    Free: rear frame assembly W/O rear footpegs

    I have an additional rear frame assembly I'd like to get rid of. This was on my bike when I bought it, and does not have passenger footpegs. The entire footpeg mount was removed and ground smooth, then painted black by the bike's original owner. It looks very sleek, especially with the rear seat...
  6. Y

    fz6s 2005, rear shock disassembly

    Hello all, i bought beautiful used rear shock absorber, but i have a problem with disassemble the old one with my fz6 The COLLAR, part number 8 on the pictures won`t go out, out of the SWING ARM holes and it`s stuck inside. I wanted to know if someone encountered this issue before and...
  7. S

    opinions on possible buy

    Might buy an 08 CBR1000RR with 15k miles from a guy at work. He picked it up from where he used to live a few months ago and said he had some work to do on it then he'd be ready to ride with me. Today I asked him if he had it ready yet, to which he replied he didn't have the time energy or...
  8. O

    2008 wheel change/replacement/rebuild question...

    I've been looking around and I'm trying to come up with a general list of items I'll need. Back in the fall I was riding at night and hit something in the middle of the road that put a dent in both my front and rear rim. Luckily I didn't drop the bike or crash! Now tires still hold air and I...
  9. arronjackson

    GT Tires on Our Bikes and T30 EVO

    Hey guys, New to the forum, new to the bike. I recently picked up an '08 FZ6 from a guy a couple hours away and am honestly in love with the bike. This forum has been a huge help so far too so hi to you all. The previous owner pointed out the bike needs a new rear tire. This would be...
  10. T

    How many rotations is normal on rear wheel?

    Hi all! Trying to figure out a potential problem on the rear of my 2007 FZ6 and was wondering how many rotations you get on the rear wheel when spinning it with your hand while on the center stand? I think I have a sticking caliper because my rear rotor gets hot with minimal use so I...
  11. UpInTheAir89

    Questions regarding Öhlins rear shocks

    One of the many projects I have going on for my '09 FZ6 is to make it a beast on the track. I just got in a set of R6 forks to do the swap. I'd like to do the rear shock relatively soon as well. This lead me to take a look at the Öhlins rear shock. When taking a look at the selector on their...
  12. Andz

    BT-010 discontinued, now what?

    So Bridgestone have discontinued the BT-010s that I have had on my bike since replacing the stock Dunlops. What should I get? I do mostly commuting with the occasional long trip so I want a tyre that will give long life while still being able to handle the twisties when I get to them...
  13. Love@FirstRide

    Where to buy rear fairings(eletrical covers)?

    I need to replace my rear fairings and i'm not having any luck finding them. Does any one know where we can buy them? Anyone have some for sale?
  14. odachi13

    Motorcycle Live 2015 (and the MT-10 in person)

    Have just got back from a great weekend in Birmingham/Solihull. Anyone else going/been? What has been your highlight? I enjoyed the MT-10, some think its ugly but it has a robotic charm to it. The Africa-twin is really ugly in the flesh but fits in with the majority of the adventure...
  15. Cloggy

    Textile jackets

    At the moment I'm looking for a new textile jacket which i can use all year around. My present jacket is a Revit Dragon, I've had this jacket for about 5 years, it was a good jacket but recently I've had the inner (Hydratex) jacket leak near the elbows, also the velcro sleeve fasteners have been...
  16. G

    Rear Brake Won't Bleed: Troubleshooting Help?

    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...
  17. S

    100,000 miles fz6

    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...
  18. yamihoe

    Can I join the list now??

    So this evening this weird thing happened on my way home..... Im not sure but its this number that not too many have seen on their dash before. ANYWAYS BlahBlahBlahBlah all kidding aside I *knock on wood*** have done: Preventative: Head bearings 1 chain (never replaced...
  19. C

    Rear Turn Signals Not Working

    My rear turn signals on my FZ6 stopped working. I am not sure what happened. The front turn signals work and the rear running/brake lights work. The rear turn signals were replaced which some I purchased off ebay a while back. They are not LED but when I installed them I did noticed the turn...
  20. TownsendsFJR1300

    Left Mirror F/S,S2

    Mirror is SOLD 10-19-15
Top