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    Plastic Grp Bar Thingy Questions

    Hey all, Was pulling the bike apart yesterday and found out that the grip handles on the rear seem to weigh quite a bit so can anyone tell me where I can find one of these so that I can then butcher and grid down instead of my original :) (Tried searching ebay for fz6 rear grip bar but came...
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    Triple Clamp

    So ... Anyone have a spare triple clamp ? Need to get a spare one :) Cheers Russ
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    eBay Question

    Hey all, Just wondering how everyone searches on ebay for stuff. I have a feeling I am not so good at it. Anyway here is an example just doing a search for "05 r6 forks" and I got 11 hits total (ebay.com) and so I ticked the worldwide box on the left and still only 11 hits. So any...
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    Couple of Questions

    Hey all, Just wondering where you all buy your stuff from ? Looking for a FZ1 bar, $100 from a dealer, checked ebay but found nothing. Is $100 a good price ? I am guessing ebay is the way to go for exhausts though compared to buying in Aus ... Is that where everyone else has bought there...
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    I love my FZ6N

    Well, I have been thinking quite a bit about my bike. I don't ride it often enough, and I really want to mod it to my liking so I am 100% happy with it before I ride the wheels off of it but with that thought in mind I have to ask myself why? I couldn't really come up with a real answer. To...
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    The Manliest Motorbikes Ever Made

    Here is a great article from Asylum :- The Manliest Motorbikes Ever Made - Asylum.com Now that is REAL power, hate to see the fuel bill though!!
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    Cleaning onairs

    Hey all, Been wondering about cleaning your bike. I have tried searching ("Clean", "Cleaning"and "Cleaning Bike") but came up empty. So what do you use/recommend ? And good waterless systems ? Was thinking of going with meguiars polish, wax and soft gel wash. EDIT : If there are other...
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    YAST (Yet Another Suspension Thread)

    Hey all, Before I try and convince the g/f to let me sort out the suspension I have to ask what is the difference between just changing the springs and upgrading the forks. I have read the threads and it seems that the springs do 80% of a fork upgrade but what is that 20%? Also what is...
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    Ultimate Handling .. ZX14 !!!!

    YouTube - 090524 ??????????ZZ-R1400???2 Wow, who knew ???? Hows that Wolfman, looks like the ZX14 isn't that heavy when riding ;P Edit : Shamelessly stolen from PSP ;P
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    Well I had an interesting morning ....

    Riding to work today and coming up to where I turn into work, rear wheel locks and I power slide and stop right outside the driveway where you turn in. Ended up putting the bike down :( Very small scratches on the engine cover and side stand. Have to say NFI why it locked though however the...
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    Headlight Question

    Hey all, Looking at all these conversions I have to wonder, how the hell did you find these lights ? And does anyone know of sites that have headlights ? Or do you just do a general google search ? Seems to be a real hit and miss affair with searching for me - also will all lights be able...
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    1st service question

    Hey all, Just wondering where you get your bike serviced. Was thinking of taking it back to the dealer were I bought it from (Also received a $20 off voucher as well) but it is quite far and know of at least one company that comes out to you. But should you do it for the first service ...
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    Why do we mod our bikes?

    Hey all, Just thought I would ask this as my bike is basically brand new (Well 650km on the clock!) and already I want to mod it. Of course my g/f does not understand, I have tried to explain and well thought what you all think about it :) Thanks Russ Edit : Forgot to add, she doesn't see...
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    Mirrors, Mirrors, Mirrors <sigh>

    Hey all, Dunno if any of you have the same problem as me but my mirrors are useless at helping me see traffic, all I see are my arms. I have asked at a few dealerships and they all say the same, try adjusting them. Ok tried that still all I can see is my arms. So I try asking about extensions...
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    Can anyone tell me .....

    Well here is a stupid question ... Just wondering what is with all the thanks stuff that appears ..... Oh and why is the store empty ? And what is the meaning of life ? I am pretty sure it isn't 42 .... ;) Thanks Russ Oh forgot to add ... They have new red light cameras installed in Perth...
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    Helmet Question

    Hey all, Looking for a new helmet and would LOVE to get the Shark RSR V+ but it is a tad pricey (Although I did see a couple for $399 but did not have my size :( ) Where would be the best place to buy a helmet I do have a 20% off voucher for 5 Star Yamaha. Was thinking maybe a different...
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    A question of weight ....

    Hey all, Is there a sticky/thread or can someone point me to where I can learn how to lighten up my FZ6N ? Is there a chart on what parts you can replace and how much they weigh and what weight you can save from changing it ? Thanks Russell
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