FZ6 center stand issue

[pizza_pablo]

BTW, I searched, but didn't find an answer, at the risk of derailing this thread, but not wanting to start a new one, for a dumb question....

Where is the right hand grab point for operating the center stand?

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

Where is the right hand grab point for operating the center stand?

Left hand on left handlebar grip.

Right hand on LEFT side grab rail.

Left foot on CC extension, push down and up she goes..



BTW, if you need the owners manual, PM me, I have them as PDFs


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[pizza_pablo]

Left hand on left handlebar grip.

Right hand on LEFT side grab rail.

Left foot on CC extension, push down and up she goes..



BTW, if you need the owners manual, PM me, I have them as PDFs


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Thanks, but that's the problem.
I cannot find the LEFT side grab rail.
On every other bike I've used it was very obvious.
Maybe I'm just being dumb, but it's usually where your hand naturally hangs, when foot is on the center stand.
I find only plastic.

I even looked in the owner's manual.

 

[r3plicant]

So the photo of the fork isn’t helpful. What you have provided is the distance between the upper and lower triple clamps - that number doesn’t change. I was looking for the distance between the wiper and bottom of the t-clamp. On my bike that value is 5-5/16”, or about 135mm. View attachment 73535View attachment 73534

My fault, I assumed the upper distance changes when modifying the front fork. Anyways, thanks for your measurements, I've measured mine now as well, it is also 135 mm (while on center stand). Did you also measure it while on center stand?

 

[Gary in NJ]

My fault, I assumed the upper distance changes when modifying the front fork. Anyways, thanks for your measurements, I've measured mine now as well, it is also 135 mm (while on center stand). Did you also measure it while on center stand?

Yes, on the center stand and fully extended. So it would appear that your forks are not altered (in length) in any way.

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

Thanks, but that's the problem.
I cannot find the LEFT side grab rail.
On every other bike I've used it was very obvious.
Maybe I'm just being dumb, but it's usually where your hand naturally hangs, when foot is on the center stand.
I find only plastic.

I even looked in the owner's manual.

You don't have this part (circled)???:



Part #8: https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/yamaha/motorcycle/2007/fz6-fzs6w/fender

 

[pizza_pablo]

You don't have this part (circled)???:
View attachment 73536


Part #8: https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/yamaha/motorcycle/2007/fz6-fzs6w/fender

Oh, yes.
I tried that, but was difficult to get adequate leverage, because the reach was so far.
I'll try my left foot on the stand. That will get me closer to that grab bar.
Thanks!

I tried this spot, but was awkward.

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

Oh, yes.
I tried that, but was difficult to get adequate leverage, because the reach was so far.

That's how you use the CC,...

Back to the original thread.

 

[Gary in NJ]

That's how you use the CC,...

Back to the original thread.

Not quite yet. I use my right foot to press down on the CC. I also turn my body slightly forward.

Now back to the original topic.

 

[pizza_pablo]

You don't have this part (circled)???:
View attachment 73536


Part #8: https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/yamaha/motorcycle/2007/fz6-fzs6w/fender

I got it, twice even! THANKS!

 

[DeepBarney]

OP still needing to know length for parts of the shock? I've got one on the bench in the garage.