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  1. MattR302

    Oil filter equivalent

    Im not familiar with that brand, but there’s two common sizes of filters that fit the FZ6 (and many other bikes), one is about half inch longer than the other. I usually buy the longer one if it’s available - with the FZ6 the extra length is not an issue. For my Fz6 I usually either bought...
  2. MattR302

    Help with headlights

    I don’t have my FZ6 anymore to verify, but with the stock two headlight setup, one would be a two-wire connector (pretty sure left side) and would be low beam, and the other side (right) would be a three-wire connector for high beam, but only two actual wires in the connector. Which did you...
  3. MattR302

    Spacer kit for R6 forks

    The ones I made for my 07 model were based on your prints prints, except I didn’t have the necked-down section in the middle to make it a little easier to machine:
  4. MattR302

    Spacer kit for R6 forks

    I’ve got prints for spacers/adapters for 07-09 FZ6 I can dig up if you wanted to have some made up. The caliper spacer washers you can get from a local Ace or True Value hardware store, you’ll need a couple other metric bolts from there too.
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    Difference in these bars....?

    The FZ6R handlebar has the same wrist angle as the FZ1 handlebar, with the same rise as the FZ6 handlebar. Being a Yamaha OEM bar, it also accepts the same bar-ends as the FZ6. I wanted a little more comfort but didn’t want to use riders. I found that a handlebar from a Kawasaki Bayou 220 ATV...
  6. MattR302

    Free FZ6 bits

    Anybody want this stuff?
  7. MattR302

    Headlight Mod

    Hey new guy, welcome. As mentioned above, you have a completely different bike from everyone else here, and from your picture it looks like a previous owner already modified the headlight from stock. Here’s what your bike originally looked like: Here is the forum for your bike, they might be...
  8. MattR302

    Multiple mod questions

    If you want to make your bike faster, save that money and invest in a couple track days. After a few sessions of getting lapped by guys on SV650’s and R3’s, you’ll realize that a couple extra hp from an exhaust and a PC won’t make a difference in your lap times. However, the skills you’ll learn...
  9. MattR302

    Fork Cap Size

    Before you remove the forks from the bike: loosen the top triple tree clamps, use that 24mm socket/wrench to break the caps free, then loosen the bottom clamps to remove the forks. You’ll have a hard time holding the forks if you don’t loosen the cap first. Also, if you need to hold the forks...
  10. MattR302

    Drag bar swap

    Remove the pins. They’re really only there so the assembly technicians can consistently mount the controls. Add a wrap of electrical tape around the bar in the clamping area and it will help prevent the controls from spinning. Removing the pins will also allow you to fine-tune the position of them.
  11. MattR302

    Paddock stands

    I used a PitBull front end stand like that on my FZ6. I can’t remember if it was the FZ6 or a different bike, but I think you might have to unplug and remove the horn to use it.
  12. MattR302

    Paddock stands

    Lol. Check out this old post from my friend CTBandit, he found the kickstand drags before the center stand on track. https://www.600riders.com/threads/confirmed-kick-stand-drags-before-center-stand.50491/ He also has some footpeg risers that he puts on for track days.
  13. MattR302

    Paddock stands

    I have a set of PitBull stands and a set of the cheap Venom stands. There’s a huge difference in the quality and stability. I use the Venom ones for storing my beater track bike in the corner of my garage. Any real wrenching on the bikes I will use the PitBulls. (I think I picked up the Venom...
  14. MattR302

    R6S fork maintenance items compatibility.

    Go to Bikebandit.com, look up OEM part numbers for your year FZ6 and compare them to the part numbers for the R6S. If they’re the same, then yes the kits will work
  15. MattR302

    Putting money into an FZ6

    I wouldn’t spend $800 on repairing the cosmetic damage. A stock FZ6 in great condition is worth maybe $3500, if you can find the right buyer, realistically closer to $3k. There’s a “how to” on here for repairing rash on the corner of the upper fairing pieces. If you can do that on your own for...
  16. MattR302

    New Bike Time?

    In regards to new bike prices, well, I’d much rather have three $3000 bikes than one $9000 bike. Regarding your new bike itch: What type of riding will you be doing? Mostly backroads? Multiple hours on the highway? Luggage requirements? All solo or any 2up riding? Any dirt roads? Track days...
  17. MattR302

    Corbin seat questions.

    In the US, one might be able to net $300 for the seat and another $75 for the backrest. Corbin seats are super heavy though, making them expensive to ship. Get a quote first before you price it out. The backrests I believe are universal, so if your Fz6 seat buyer doesn’t want it, you can...
  18. MattR302

    Handlebar riser

    If it’s the brake line which is preventing them from riding, you can get another inch or so by flipping the lines around. What I mean is, theres the main line that goes from the brake lever to the left caliper, then a jumper that goes from the left caliper to the right caliper. Swap the main...
  19. MattR302

    G2 Throttle Tamer

    Can’t believe I still have this. Quite a bit of interest but not yet spoken for.
  20. MattR302

    G2 Throttle Tamer

    $60 shipped in the US
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