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So after a month long negotiation process including going to see the bike, offers, counter offers, and a verbal agreement, my friend has decided he isn't sure if he can part with the bike and is now considering having it repaired himself. He hasn't ridden it in 4.5 years and I highly doubt he...

haha ok sounds good!

No one mentioned the fork oil and seals but that makes sense given they haven't been flexed / compressed in 4.5 years. I think the thing that scares me about this undertaking is my repair budget is not very much at the moment so if I make any mistakes the whole thing will be set back...

Amazing, thank you so much!

First of all I want to say how amazing this community has been. I appreciate the warm welcome, the encouragement, the resources, and the advice. As far as my tools go, I don't have many. I will definitely look into Harbor Freight for options. I will need a torque wrench and breaker bar for sure...

I did check out the tank with a flashlight and I didn't see any signs of rust or corrosion. Would have been better if it were stored all this time with a full tank, but it doesn't seem like any obvious condensation got in there.

Well then... it looks like I am going to be diving into the world of bike wrenching lol. Thanks for the support everyone. I will start looking into youtube videos and collecting a library of resources. I just bought the Hayne's repair manual online. Weirdly enough the years it covers is 2004 to...

Well that's an interesting point to consider. I have never done anything mechanical other than an oil change / filter, and popping in a new battery. The whole thing is pretty intimidating to be honest.

Thanks for your input! I sent some photos to my motorcycle mechanic and told him about the bike's status and known history. He said cleaning the tank, injectors, and fuel pump should be on the list as well as bleeding the brakes. He thinks the rust on the rotors are probably surface rust and...

Hi everyone. It's been 14 years or so since I have been on these forums and I am excited to be back. I had a 2007 FZ6 in 2010 and loved it. I now have a chance to get back on one, this time a 2009 FZS6YL with about 6k original miles on the odometer. It's an unmodified final production year with...

it is sometimes quicker to find answers by skimming the beginning of the thread. M

i recently heard about this road from a group of Mitsubishi Eclipse drivers who apparently come from all over to drive it every year as part of a club. Not sure if I could make the ride from Boston, though... -M

Here in Boston only bridges and overpasses are really made of concrete these days. The roads are some of the worst in the country because of the amount of salt and ice we deal with every winter, so they are constantly patching pot holes in the asphalt. -M

My 2007 FZ6S cost me US$4600 in near perfect condition with only 3200 miles on it. Deals are out there if you are willing to look. Just be patient for the bike you want. -M

I am down in Peabody, only 45 minutes away. Let me know if you ever want to ride sometime. My fraternity is at UMass lowell, so I try and get up there whenever I can. -M

very sharp! i like this look :-)

where do i buy one?!

If anyone is on the North Shore in Mass, I am a new rider (on second season) looking for people to ride with. I am riding out of Peabody. -M

sorry to hear that happened, glad your OK. Rest up and get back out there! -M

Yeah its just when even a seat cowl costs $300 bucks I'm wanting to know for sure. Anyone from the US have a 2007 FZ6S and done any mods like the picture? -M