New to Me owner

[FZ6Vogt]

Great site, thanks for being here everyone.
Just picked up a blue (or do we call it purple?) 2005 with 28K miles.
She's a bit dirty, needs just a bit of TLC, made just for me you could say.
I know, I know, just like dating, nobody believes ya' till they see a picture of her...

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

Congrates!

Welcome to the forum, and once cleaned up and made "yours", you'll like the bike, (ALOT)!

 

[FZ6Vogt]

Thanks T. So far so good, lot of crud on the rear cleaned off. Looking good though. Pics will be coming soon.

 

[FZ6Vogt]

I discovered this weekend that my tool kit is incomplete, kinda sort of...missing some things.
Does anyone know exactly what is suppose to be in it?

I need to replace the front tire and to take it off I need a 19mm hex which I don't have (nor a spark plug socket.)
I found this link to use for getting around that 19mm hex issue, a 1/2" threaded rod coupler which has an outside diameter of 3/4" or 19mm.

http://www.sportbikes.net/forums/fz6-fz6r/414598-elusive-19mm-hex-wrench.html

 

[FinalImpact]

The 19mm (3/4") threaded rod coupler works great with common tool set. The plug is standard 5/8" sparkplug. A ratchet and 4" extension and you're set.

If you do the plugs, remove the two bolts holding the radiator, pull it left and allow it to settle on its own hoses. It makes access much easier. No fluid is lost as you do not remove the hoses.

 

[FZ6Vogt]

I like that technique! Thanks!