Recent content by MattR302

Late to this thread, but back when I had my 2007, I found that the G2 throttle tamer, along with removing all the slack from the throttle cable, made a very noticeable difference. Not 100% but definitely helped. At the time, I had a CBR600F4 track bike, it was carbureted and the fueling was...

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Still available, make an offer! Ride to work without having to carry your laptop, lunchbox, and dress shoes in an uncomfortable, sweaty backpack! Give your pillion a little extra security with a backrest and a place to carry his or her purse! Stop by the grocery store on your way home from...

Once you own a bike with a topcase, you won’t ever want a bike without one

The top rack mount are the same for the S1 (04-06) and the S2 (07-09). The side racks are different for the two generations. Reason being, the side racks mount using the passenger footpeg bolts. The passenger footpeg mounts changed between the two generations - they are a little lower on the...

A couple theories I’ve read about more wear on the left side of the tire: 1. Roads are usually “crowned” in the middle, so that water runs off to the sides. If you’re in a country that drives on the right side of the road, when you’re riding straight, you’re actually riding more on the left side...

Photos of the Givi plate attached to the rack Definitely willing to negotiate, especially for a local transaction

SW Motech rear luggage Alu-rack GPT.06.313.100 (discontinued) SW Motech Givi Monolock adapter plate GPT.00.152.406 The rack fits 07-09 models (S2), is in good used condition, and includes all mounting hardware. Givi Adapter plate mounts with nuts/bolts (included), or you can purchase 3x of...

Hey, I found a handlebar from a Kawasaki Bayou 220 ATV on eBay. Looked through a bunch of listings, found a set that looked straight, stripped the paint and sanded the rust, then gave it a coat of paint. (If you do paint handlebars, go light in the clamping area, and mask off the throttle area.)...

It’s not so obvious if the R6 wheel will fit. The FZ6 forks are spaced further apart than the R6 forks. This is the reason why the axle spacers are needed when using the R6 forks (with the FZ6 wheel). If you try using the R6 wheel, you will need extra thickness in your axle spacers and extra...

Yes, you need the R6 axle. You also need caliper spacers (simple M10? washers) and axle spacers. Find BD43’s thread about the fork swap, it’s pretty thorough.

No single-cylinder dual sport is going to be pleasant for more than quick freeway trip. I’m saying this as someone with a big-bore 790cc DR650. Yes it will do 90+ mph, but I try to avoid it if possible. The common complaint with DRZ’s is that their 5-speed transmission is geared either too tall...

Like I said, a custom aftermarket seat and a handlebar swap transformed the FZ6 into all day comfortable for me. I did have a set of 1.5” up/1.5” back riders for most of the time I owned the FZ6, but it wasn’t enough. As a test, I ended up stacking two riser sets together and that proved that...

Super old thread, I know, but in case someone stumbles upon it... I owned a 2007 FZ6 from 2012-2018, put over 15k miles on it. Spent a good bit of time/money over the years getting it set up perfectly for me - full luggage, HID headlights, heated grips, etc. After experimenting with a few...

The DRZ400S (the dualsport version with 21/18 wheels) the seat height is actually about 2” taller than the DR650 (in the tall suspension position). Compared to your old KLR650, the DR650 is a bit better off-road, being about 50-60 lbs lighter. If you want a 250 with a low seat height, check...