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I need to get myself a FSM for the bike... While I look around the internet, I thought I'd ask here as well: Should the bolts that hold the fuel pump in be installed with a thread lock compound? It had been awhile since I removed them, so I don't recall. They hold an aluminum ring which...

For reasons that would take too long to explain, I haven't ridden my FZ6 for a long time. I never re-assembled it after having it painted because of the aforementioned reasons, and the fact that I lost the key while it was apart. I've since moved to a new house, and the key never turned up in...

I've always been intrigued by the performance but never liked the styling queues of the KTM naked bikes. For the last couple years I've been pondering my next bike, and since I've decided to keep the FZ6 for the rest of its life, whatever I get will be an addition rather than a replacement. I...

I removed my fairing, leaving behind a lot of unnecessary length in the wiring up front. I've got it stowed pretty successfully in a boot made from an old inner tube, but I'm considering shortening it in conjunction with some other wiring projects (regaining hi/lo beams and running lights) If...

I'm thinking about having my bike painted. The first quote I got was 1200-1300 which includes repairing a couple small dents. Around 1000 for labor, and 200-300 for paint. I would remove the parts and deliver or ship them. I removed an sold the fairing, so it's just tank, front fender, and...

I swapped out the cat's eyes lights and fairing for an 8" round LED setup. I knew I was losing Hi-Low functionality with this setup, and initially did not care. I don't ride much after dark. Now I have decided I would like the functionality after all. My headlight has a single three prong...

I recently purchased a PC III from a member here. Installation I am assuming is pretty straightforward. I'm looking for manuals on the internet. I don't have any mods right now, and will be running the Zero map for the time being. I've read mixed reviews that the Zero map smooths throttle...

I've decided to sell my Fazer. I'm getting a VStrom and don't have space or time for multiple bikes, so I have to sell a couple. It does have a salvage title due to a drop by the previous owner. I can provide all the details about repairs and whatnot to anyone interested. I'll be listing it...

I had an uncle years ago who was a Slick 50 rep, and he had a 1.3L engine from a Honda Civic on a trailer. He would start up the engine, and then drain the oil out of it and let it run for some period of time without oil to demonstrate how well it protected it was. It would overheat, then...

The stock bar has some mounting holes for the switch gear. I did not know this was the case, and neglected to do much research before taking the old bar off. My plan is to use a punch to mark the location, and drill the holes. I don't have a drill press so I will have to do it by hand with...

Making a new thread rather than hijack the Ohlins thread. I had never heard of these: http://www.bitubo.com/Bitubo/catalog/ENG/articolo/9-prodotti-finiti/kxqntcjlbr-mono-reg-precarico-mollaestensioneinterasse-mon.html They aren't much less money than Ohlins so I don't know if it is even worth...

The barrel adjuster at the bar is turned almost all the way out. I don't like that there are only a few threads left and want to turn out the mid-cable adjuster. I can see the adjuster beside the airbox up against the frame, and I've read various methods of adjusting it by either removing the...

I did a quick, unscientific look at eBay completed listings and found: Headlight assembly: 170 - 265 Fairing: 200 Dash: 40 Fairing Stay: 93 My fairing has some rash and a 2" long crack, so I'd...

Anybody ever come across an actual functioning belly pan for the FZ6? The ones most people have seem to be a cowl that is open at the bottom under the headers. I'm looking for one that would actually hold fluids such as what is required by racing organizations. (not planning to race my FZ6...

I noticed last summer (my first with this particular bike) that engine temp would get as high as 230F when in stop and go traffic. I seldom ride in those conditions, so I figured it was par for the course. Yesterday I flushed and filled my cooling system, and will waiting for the fan to kick...

I am going to remove the center stand from my bike, but not before I have a set of paddock stands for my shop. If anybody has recommendations for some good quality stands that don't cost too much, let me know. There are some super cheap options out there with suspect quality. Just looking for...

I've been laboring over the decision to buy a new bike, or to make a few changes to the FZ6. I think I've decided to keep the old girl and freshen 'er up a bit. My '07 has super low miles (starting this season with less then 6K on the clock) and runs and rides perfectly. Last season I replaced...

Seems as though people install a PC to take advantage of improved intake and exhaust flow. Does anyone here run a PC with the stock setup, and if so have you found it to be useful? Did you set it and forget it, or do you find yourself changing tunings occasionally?

Anybody have a fully-functional bellypan (will catch and hold a catastrophic failure) such as racing orgs require? I am perusing FZ6 bellypans but as far as I can tell most of them will not actually hold fluids without modification.

Anyone here ever attempted to repair cracked plasic on their bike? Previous owner dropped it and put a couple cracks in the upper fairing. Nothing serious, I could leave it and be just fine. But if it isn't a total PITA I might try repairing this winter. I have a small dent in the tank I may...