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    fork oil weight and capacity

    Can't find my manual, atm. Typical weight for an 06 would be 15w and capacity just about 16 ounces?
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    2006 exhaust super stinky

    When I first got my 06 on 11, it didn't really smell. Over time, it has gotten really strong. It has a pretty clean stock yammy filter, I replaced it year or 2 ago, but it is still good as not many miles have gone through it. I put in iridium plugs a couple years ago. I DID have a gasket leak...
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    engine cuts out

    So, what would cause the engine to completely cut out when riding? Riding on interstate at about 80 and the engine just died like fuel was either cut off, or the ignition turned off. Power was fine till then, and it came back. I wasnt able to replicate it. So I am not sure what check out. Any...
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    difficulty starting

    On mobile, bear with me! So, 06 fz6 with about 17k miles or so. So, this spring I started having issues with starting. Bike runs fine once going, and doesnt have an issue restarting. Only happens afyer sitting at least a couple hours. What happens is I have to crank the bike either more than...
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    Stock muffler length

    As the title says, I am looking for the stock muffler length, and the length of the short pipe that is attached to it. I'd like to dump it in favor of sticking on a y-pipe and other cans. I'd measure mine if I could, but it gets put away for the winter, so I can't get to it. If I know the...
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    Ignition switch relocation

    As the title says, I want to move my ignition switch. Anyone done this and have pics of it?
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    stock exhaust can length

    So, does anyone know the length of the stock can from the inlet to outlet? I have been toying with the idea of new cans today and this would be good to know. I don't mind an exhaust a bit longer but I don't want it sticking out 6 inches behind the bike either!
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    tweaked forks

    So, bike got knocked over on its right side, yesterday evening. No major damage as there was no forward motion, just got dumped on its side. Only thing that happened is the forks got tweaked so the while rolling straight, the bars were angled left. Stuck the tire against a building, rubber only...
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    Finally back to naked

    Wrapped up the switch this weekend. Honestly, the hardest part was figuring out how to mount the speedo and where to put the harness, specifically the relay and 2 connectors. Almost all of the harness is wrapped up in the headlight bucket. The connectors and relay are currently zip tied to the...
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    Speedo mounting

    So, what have people done for mounting their round speedos? I didn't think of that at first and so am gathering ideas. Looking for ideas that people have done, not buying 1 from someone else. I have waited long enough to convert and really just am not going to wait longer to order another part.
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    Oil warning light

    So, pulled the bike out and managed to ride it with last years oil in it before we had rain for almost a month straight. No problems, no issues, nothing wrong. Changed oil and ran around block, no problem. Same oil as used last year, rotella t6 5-40 synthetic. Before someone tries to point to...
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    Handlebar bolts

    the bolts the go into the bar clamp are 8mm bolts correct? I don't have my manual handy so I can't check it. I and going to get some risers, these to be exact. Amazon.com: Rox Speed FX Pro-Offset Block Riser 3R-B12POE: Automotive Manufacturer link NEW Pro-Offset Elite block riser | Rox Speed...
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    Rear shock options

    It sure seems like rear shock options are pretty limited. Seems everything revolves around ohlins and paying through the nose. It appears Hagon makes a shock that should fit our bikes. And it is somewhat reasonably priced too at $400 They might not be race quality but unless a person is on a...
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    Rear brake lever

    Does the rear brake lever irritate anyone else or are my boots just too big? It seems like I have to turn in my foot a little to properly touch. Shoes are not as much of an issue but it just seems like this lever head is really small. I might take it off and bend it out some to make it easier...
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    Handlebar replacement

    I like my fz6 but the bars are lower than I would like. I suppose I could get used to this but part of a bike is making it yours and not getting "used" to it. I know they are 7/8th bars but what is the rise of the stock bars? Look to be about 2 inches or so? What are the measurements for the...
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    Different noises for me

    So, a few days ago, I finally got my fz home. I notice that when I turn the key on, I get a a somewhat high pitched whirr for a couple seconds and I assume this is the fuel pump. The bike is so quiet that when riding, unless there is a lot of wind, I hear a high pitched noise then too. Would I...
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    New FZ6 rider

    Greetings all. Just getting a 06 so that when spring comes I got something to ride. Not a new rider by any means, been riding my 78 CB750 for something like 15 years, I no longer remember what year I got it exactly. It is time for it to go under the wrench and get a much needed freshening. Even...
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    Custom exhaust work

    I have been looking around here and I do not see much on people with custom exhausts. I do not mean a akro or something like that. That is not custom, just aftermarket. Has anyone actually taken off the massive pack under the seat and put in something different? It won't be for a while if...
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