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  1. beatle

    Shopping for R6 forks

    I'm planning to do the R6 fork mod so I've been checking out ebay and CL for parts. The complete assemblies in good shape are expensive @ $400+. There are a few that are bent which I would say are garbage, and then there are a few that look ok, but have leaks. I've read that seals are...
  2. L

    "Clicking" felt through foot pegs

    Greetings. I noticed a “pulse” through my foot pegs a month ago and am having a hard time figuring out what it is. Symptoms: 1) Happens only when clutch is in 2) Happens above 20 MPH 3) Feels like a “click” or a “pulse” in the pegs. At 25 MPH, it happens “about” one per second. 4) Does...
  3. J

    valve retainers needed

    I know this is an fz6 forum. however I have a friend that is racing tomorrow morning and needs valve retainers for a 2012 kx 250. if anyone in Florida has anything that will work let me know. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  4. FZSexy

    Dealer / Independent Service?

    Hi Guys... Just wondering what is the consensus here about the bike and servicing / repairs concerning dealers and indie garages? Seems since this is a forum lot's of DIYers come here for help and advice to varying degrees of success. Many if not most get what they are looking for, but for...
  5. E

    An interesting find.

    Hello, After lurking your forums for a couple weeks I figured I'd go ahead and make an account. Where to begin... It all started with a tire change. I decided to take it to a mechanic I'd never used upon referral from a fellow at work. Whilst there picking up the rim I was waived into...
  6. F

    Polaris Acquires Timbersled

    Timbersled started in my home town. They are building a new facility next to my work. Polaris Acquires Timbersled | Business Wire
  7. X

    bike broke down this morning but now its fine!?

    I was on my way to work, everything was normal and then I noticed the check engine light come on, I slowed down and cruised into work and the light remained on. Got to work and turned off the bike and then tried to restart but the battery did not have enough juice to turn it over. Two hours...
  8. C

    Help needed: Fuel Pump connectors & terminals replacements

    So last week I dropped my tank and it pulled the wire out of the terminals and broke both connector plugs. Not a big deal I figured but I am having a difficult time finding the proper replacements that fit correctly. Does anyone know an aftermarket or OEM part# that I can purchase that will...
  9. E

    Odd question about control cables

    So I've been working on a project bike for about a year now, I'm at the point where its just loose ends to tidy up before its done. Since its a vintage bike and a bit of a mod/restoration I've had to be a bit creative with parts that aren't available anymore/wont work with the things I've done...
  10. gasso

    Digital speedo fz6 s2 can it work without?

    I am preparing. My fz6 s2 for track day.. When i remove speedo it does not want to start... What can i do to make it work without speedo.. Thank you
  11. L

    Givi panniers?

    I want some panniers for my Fazer, these look decent and seem to be the only ones specifically made for the FZ6. Any thoughts or experience? Also how do you pronounce Givi? -.- Givi 351KIT fitting kit to fit Givi PL351 Sideracks without Givi 351FZ Toprack for Yamaha FZ6 Fazer '04-'06 & FZ6 S2...
  12. TheFemaleBiker

    Turn signal/hazards issue. HELP!

    I need some help! Recently my back right turn signal stopped working, I opened it up thinking it would be a blown bulb when in actual fact the whole bulb connection was corroded. So I changed the turns signals at the back for some aftermarket standard bulb ones which I already had fitted...
  13. B

    Atlas Throttle Lock update

    Atlas This is my first participation in a "Kickstarter" campaign, and its been fun to track the company's progress; I'm getting a throttle lock from their second batch, anxious to try it out. I've used two different "end-twist"-style throttle locks, both work okay but are...
  14. E

    Heated Grips?

    Do any of you guys have heated grips? I had them on my DL1000 and they definitely work in my climate. There are 2 options im thinking about. Heated Motorcycle Grips - Heat Demon Oxford-Heaterz Premium Heated Grips for 7/8" Diameter Handlebars (Sports Style) *NEW* Twisted Throttle Canada
  15. TofuJunky87

    New project to bring back from the dead

    Hey all! Just purchased this 2004 FZ6 for super cheap to rebuild as a commuter. It was totaled due to front/side damage and a frame issue but it will be fun to work on and rebuild as a project. I will be doing a streetfighter conversion on it and I'm really looking forward to working on this...
  16. IAMJUSTIFYD

    Question about HID bulbs

    I bought BKmoto projector a few months ago. With the kit one of the bulbs did not work, I called and he sent me two more bulbs. I thought great, I'll have a spare. Well sure enough one of the bulbs burned out so I replaced it--->PIA!!! The spare he sent me is not working. So out of the 4 bulbs...
  17. A

    Fazer 2

    Early november I dropped my bike ... not paying the correct attention led me locking up the front wheel and going down. It was less than 50km/h, full gear saved most of me, but the fazer sadly went to the grave. She had a cracked frame already, and at 173 odd thousand km it was not worth...
  18. L

    Wolfman Blackhawks for FZ6

    Would this bag fit well on an FZ6? Any others that work better, with large map windows?
  19. L

    Interesting problem

    Rode my 07 fz6 last week. Lubed the chain over the weekend and started it a couple of times. Went to ride it today and it cranked but would not fire up. I ended up having to take another bike. Sent a text to the old lady 30 min later and asked her to try to start the bike and it fired up right...
  20. agf

    Not sure where to post this one

    Some off you know my son rides, and some may be aware that he also works part time at my work place. as he's a rider I figure that his news is something for other riders(and me!) to be happy about. this is what he posted on our work email system Warning: +1 Flint imminent. Be alert, not...
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