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    Thoughts from an FZ-6 fanatic whose bike is in trouble

    This summer I upgraded to an FZ1 and I couldn't be happier with it. I still have the FZ6 (for a few weeks anyway) but the FZ1 is an improvement in almost every way. I loved the FZ6, and still get a kick out of riding it around and letting my friend ride it, but the FZ1 has better torque delivery...
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    Front end parts + Yamaha tank bag for sale

    Any chance for more pics of the tank bag? Specifically what the inside looks like and what it looks like on the bike? I can PM you a phone number or email if needed.
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    Misc. Aftermarket accessories.

    You decide to quit riding? I just shipped you those FZ1 bars this summer lol!
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    Almost got killed by lady Drivers

    Stupidity, ignorance and arrogance don't have a nationality. People are people. That being said - I know you're in South Carolina, and while I hate to generalize, that is one place I absolutely hated driving in. When I was living there in the Navy, my insurance rates tripled and my anxiety was...
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    Tips for shaving/lowering the seat?

    Soupy mod replaces the lower end of the shock. 30mm shorter, drops the bike a little over 1 inch. I've also got the preload set at minimum - but I wonder if a bit of preload would actually help the bike stay more stable during braking?
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    Tips for shaving/lowering the seat?

    Well, as much as I enjoy the FZ6, I ended up with a newer FZ1. Easier to ride 2-up with wifey and a bit of a nicer bike overall. Around the same time a friend had expressed interest in learning to ride... And we've arrived at a point where the FZ6 is basically hers (she's saving up the cash)...
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    Following Idaho's Finest?

    If there's one area I know I'm very weak - it's this kind of stuff. I dropped a CBR on myself far too many times when I was first learning and I don't think I've ever recovered from that LOL
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    Delkevic, R6 Forks, Givi tank bag

    I'm looking into a new tank bag for my FZ1... More pics of the Givi tank bag? I'm interested
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    Please help me with an attitude check

    This is exactly how I ride - and drive for that matter. I drive in what some would call an "aggressive" manner - being that I drive a high performance vehicle and operate under the +10 rule. In reality, I know I'm 10x more alert and engaged than 95% of the other drivers I encounter, and I know...
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    2007 FZ1 Retro $6500.00 or best offer

    After my brief fling with a liter bike, I'm itching to get an upgrade... gorgeous bike, and if I could I soooo would!
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    Loud Engine Tick...

    That is a super quiet FZ6! Listening to all of these I'm wondering if mine may be a bit off. I did check my exhaust bolts and found that they were all not quite where I thought they should be - torque wise. I haven't had a chance to ride yet to confirm that helped my rattle/tick/vibes. I have...
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    Would you rather... 2004 FZ6 vs. 2006 SV1000s

    Well I've given the SV a ton of loving care... switched out the fork oil for some fresh 10w, flushed and filled fresh fluids all around, cleaned and polished her up real nice, gave it some personal touches like rim tape and grips. I installed Heli-bars to help make it more comfortable, bought...
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    Need a cosmetically perfect '04-'08 fuel tank. Trade possible?

    I sent some pics to a guy who does paintless dent repair via shipping the tank to him and he said he could try to get the dents out... the problem is that I don't want to pay the $200 plus shipping and not have the bike to ride. There's also the risk that the dents are just a touch to deep and...
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    Need a cosmetically perfect '04-'08 fuel tank. Trade possible?

    I'm trying to be cheap about it, otherwise I would have bought a new tank in primer and just had it painted. I've been watching eBay for a year and haven't seen anything worth jumping on. I'm looking for a cosmetically perfect fuel tank for my '04 FZ6. I'm willing to pay a fair price for a...
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    Would you rather... 2004 FZ6 vs. 2006 SV1000s

    Thanks for the response Motogiro... I think that's kinda what I wanted to hear. I love the FZ6, but the SV1000s seems like a pretty sweet ride. I haven't really noticed any of the "chudder" with the clutch basket and if the magnets go, I'm more than able to do the work. If it was going to be...
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