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I must be in a minority of one,as I prefer the look of the frame without plugs.
Swingarm frame plugs for the FZ6
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scooternauman
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A question for BostonFZ6'R about those J-Speed plugs... How well does that threaded rod hold those plugs together? It seems to make alot more sense than plastic anchors. As far as Daybreakers plug... No offence but definatly not my style, looks like a $35 washer to me.But to each their own.
BostonFZ6'R
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Ok guys here is my writeup on the J-Speed plugs, not really sure how to do this but here we go!
When I received the package from J-Speed, it contained (2) swingarm plugs and a section of threaded rod. The threaded rod was already attached to the left-hand plug and I could see a small amount of red Loctite in the threads of the threaded rod.
Installation was very simple, didn't even require any beer breaks! All I had to do was slide the left-hand plug/rod assembly through the left side of the swingarm mount and tighten the right-side swingarm cover onto the threaded rod. Also, there is black rubber/felt material on the inside of both plugs that looks like it helps seal out water, dirt, and small animals.
After a few days of riding, neither plug has loosened and I think they look very nice. Really cleans up the frame. Overall, money well spent! I have attached some before/after pictures.
When I received the package from J-Speed, it contained (2) swingarm plugs and a section of threaded rod. The threaded rod was already attached to the left-hand plug and I could see a small amount of red Loctite in the threads of the threaded rod.
Installation was very simple, didn't even require any beer breaks! All I had to do was slide the left-hand plug/rod assembly through the left side of the swingarm mount and tighten the right-side swingarm cover onto the threaded rod. Also, there is black rubber/felt material on the inside of both plugs that looks like it helps seal out water, dirt, and small animals.
After a few days of riding, neither plug has loosened and I think they look very nice. Really cleans up the frame. Overall, money well spent! I have attached some before/after pictures.
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Impossible!!!!
ANY,- you read it right ANY, installation requires at least one beer break!!!!
If not, it just does not fall into the category of things worth doing!!!
On a side note: Looks great :thumbup:
CCHOUSEKY
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Those DO look great! But there's just no way I could justify $95 for something that cosmetic. If I had money to throw around, though, I'd definitely think about it!
cyprusgrump
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You're right! :thumbup:
Call me a cynic "You're a cynic" but the pictures on Boston's post are the same as those on the J-Speed web site... same bike, same pictures...
In fact, 70% of Boston's posts promote the clamps and ALL of Scooternauman's do so.....
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You're right! :thumbup:
Call me a cynic "You're a cynic" but the pictures on Boston's post are the same as those on the J-Speed web site... same bike, same pictures...
In fact, 70% of Boston's posts promote the clamps and ALL of Scooternauman's do so.....
so you noticed that, too?
cyprusgrump
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Sorry, was I a bit slow...?
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no, not at all, I just thought I was the only one to notice all that you mentioned.
cyprusgrump
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An advert then! :thumbup:
SANGER_A2
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An I'd like to say that I noticed that you noticed that he mentioned! :BLAA:
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haha very nice
BostonFZ6'R
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I agree, it does looks like J-Speed and I have a similar bike in that we both have 2005 FZ6's. Was the bike really rare? When I was bike shopping I saw plenty of FZ6's in the area that were blue with a silver frame. I see bikes on this website in the For Sale section that look similar to my bike as well.
Scooter, please don't be a hating on people from Boston. Sure we have a funny accent, but we're not bad people!
Scooter, please don't be a hating on people from Boston. Sure we have a funny accent, but we're not bad people!
Cease fire! You Sir need to read the forum rules: http://www.600riders.com/forum/site-announcements/2807-forum-rules.html
Specifically the sections on: Respect Others, No Harassament, and Keep It Clean.
Specifically the sections on: Respect Others, No Harassament, and Keep It Clean.
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stryken
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You're right! :thumbup:
Call me a cynic "You're a cynic" but the pictures on Boston's post are the same as those on the J-Speed web site... same bike, same pictures...
Funny... I didn't notice till I went back and looked again, the scuffs and scratches are even the same LOL .. good call.Norbert
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If they're vendors, there's no need to be sneaky about it.
Just be honest and straightforward.
Other vendors have approach this forum with products.
There's obviously a demand for the product.
They just got greedy.
Just be honest and straightforward.
Other vendors have approach this forum with products.
There's obviously a demand for the product.
They just got greedy.
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Ok, something fishy is definately going on here and I'm not impressed.
I have reviewed both sets of images and they are of the same bike, without question. Being a graphics guy comes in handy sometimes.
So, Mr. BostonFZ6'R, I suggest you PM me ASAP and explain yourself. Either you have pics of the J-speed bike or they are using pics of yours, but don't sit here and tell me(us) that they are not the same.
This thread is now closed until the Admins have a chance to further discuss and review this situation
I have reviewed both sets of images and they are of the same bike, without question. Being a graphics guy comes in handy sometimes.
So, Mr. BostonFZ6'R, I suggest you PM me ASAP and explain yourself. Either you have pics of the J-speed bike or they are using pics of yours, but don't sit here and tell me(us) that they are not the same.
This thread is now closed until the Admins have a chance to further discuss and review this situation
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