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Well that was stupidly easy. I broke the bulb getting it out - it was in there pretty good. I did not realize they go in and twist as they do. Oil change is done (very necessary based on that oil), chain is lubed and tail light is functioning. All is good in FZ6 world.

License plate was lit and turn signals are functioning. I am going to use the 1157 temporarily until I can get a Yamaha bulb. I was seeing the license plate light reflecting off the rear reflector and thought that was a light for a moment. Then I saw it and realized what a stupid thought that was.

Anything I need to know before I go disassembling the rear taillight? I took the bike out after work last night just before dusk and thought that back looked dim. When I got home, I realized only the brake light was functioning and I was looking at the license plate light before :/. I can't...

I'm in love!

Finally picked it up! Man, so fun to ride. What a change from the 82 Maxim. I definitely see what everyone means about the friction zone but I got used to it by the end of the ride (only stalled once ;) ). I had no comfort problems and it sure is fun when you open the throttle. Can't wait to...

I'm not even sure how to respond...definitely interesting.

Made a big ol' breakfast with some pumpkin pancakes, went for a walk with the wife, picked up some fuel stabilizer from the auto parts store, grabbed some coffees and am now making a late lunch. Debating if the weather will stay nice enough for me to go pick up my bike! Was supposed to be...

So if I switched to synthetic, is there anything additional I have to do besides changing the filter (and oil..) ?

I plan on doing an oil change before winterizing it. I've looked at the oil change poll and that only confused me more on what type of oil I should use. If I was going to go 'basic', would I use Yamalube 10w30 or 10w40? I was looking at bd43's oil change How To and he said he ended up...

It's more glossy in real life and definitely attention catching.

I heard it was faster :thumbup:

Do you have the modulating or the standard ones? They look like a great add on. The Motodynamic actually replaces the OEM taillight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NziKGAakWlU

I looked at mufflers but man are they expensive! I was planning on doing the BD43 mod and the Motodynamic tail light. Any other recommendations? I'll post it in the new section once it is actually in my hands.

Looked at both today and am buying the 2004. I got a weird vibe from the woman selling the 2007 and it wasn't as clean as the 2004. I am no mechanical wiz but I did my best to go through the used buying guide here (Used Motorcycle Evaluation Guide) and the 2004 really checked out. The guy...

I am looking at them both on Sunday so we shall see. She doesn't have the stock fender or turn signals - she got it that way from the previous owner.

I realize there is a lot of variation region to region. Both are the second owners and claim they have been maintained. It'll come down to me looking at them this weekend. I'll keep you updated!

I can't see the difference in the rear fender when looking at stock photos. And she just said I probably can't take it for a ride unless her other half agrees and I come with $3000 cash.

I plan on commuting in the summer - about 12 miles each way on nice country back roads. I can put some $$ down but I just can't buy it out right. I also would prefer not to take on $100 a month loan - we have a Prius with a loan and a 1997 Tercel with 150k that is running like a champ but I am...

I'm a jeweler on the side so making the pin is a piece of cake. The real problem at the moment is my bank only offering a 24 month loan for a 2004. Might have to jump up to a 2007-2009 to get a longer term.

Can the BD43 mod be done on an 04?