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Seat is most-likely spoken for. Thanks for the responses!

Up for grabs is a stock FZ-6 seat in good condition. I got it for free from another member with the intent of using it for a TS seat and instead purchased an already-finished TS seat. You pay shipping or we can arrange a pickup (western Wisconsin / eastern Iowa).

You will be fine. The service schedule is for the filter to be changed every other time as well (8000 miles). In modern engines it is unlikely you will load a filter up in such a short amount of time anyway. I plan to run my current filter (Fram Ultra) for at least 8000 miles (I change oil...

Oops, sorry for the confusion! What I meant was the pre-07 don't have the *actual temperature*, just the bars. Someone with that model can comment -- the fan comes on around 4 bars? On 07+, we have the temperature itself, and my fan comes on at 212 F.

If the temperature stays steady when riding and only overheats when you are sitting, it sounds like your fan isn't coming on. This is fairly common: could be a pebble/rock stuck preventing it from moving, or just fully broken fan etc. When you come to a stop, look down to see if the fan...

Just wanted to post some feedback... I bought the seat from tasop (going to do a comparison with the Corbin I recently picked up). The order was shipped on the same day I paid, and it arrived quickly in excellent condition with good packaging. I would definitely buy from taso again!

Thanks for the replies! Turns out to be a moot point as I can't find anyone in the area that carries the washer. Looks like I'll wait for the OEM part.

Silly question: is there any benefit from an OEM crush washer over a similar-sized crush washer from, say, NAPA? I drained my coolant (came out looking almost like oil - overdue!), and I can't seem to find the OEM crush washer I ordered a while back. I can get another one Tuesday, or I can...

Hi, Matt -- PM sent. Thanks! Andy

I'll third the reply about their customer service. I had their lights on my first bike and took them off when I sold it. The connectors were shot by the time I got around to installing it on the FZ6, so I e-mailed and asked about buying another installation kit (I didn't want to buy all the...

I'd be interested in the seat if still available.

Welcome! I'm from Iowa myself -- where in Iowa are you from? Hope you are enjoying what could be the last decent riding weather we'll get before snowfall!

Update: I'm still on the hunt for an aftermarket seat, although I'm looking now for only a TS (not a Corbin). Thanks for the help for all those previous replies!

This seems like the perfect use for a plug kit. The problem with sealant is the mess you are going to have when you go to replace the tire. Any way you could get him to plug the tire himself? This way, if something happens while you are test-riding, he doesn't blame you and a bad patch job...

Excellent setup! I'll second the opinion about the plywood - I had trouble with mine until finally the plywood broke. I'm looking for alternatives, so let me know what you find. For those interested in getting their own, I e-mailed the company and asked if they had any returns for cheaper...

Hi -- interested in either a TS or Corbin seat. If you're ever looking to part with one, let me know! Thanks, Andy

The Prestone Extended Life antifreezes are silicate-free (and borate- and phosphate-free).

Thank you! Followed your advice and it seems to run great. I love the new tires - as others have said, its amazing how bad your tires get without noticing, and the installment of new rubber makes a world of difference. (I mounted PR2s, but my comment was just the difference between *old* and...

Hi, all -- I just replaced the front wheel on my 2007 FZ6 and was putting things back together. I put the wheel on with the spacers in the appropriate places (one on each side, even put the spacer for each side back on the side it came), put the axle and brakes on hand-tight, compressed the...

+1 to TownsendsFJR1300. Remember to follow factory specs. The idea is that the chain should have a little bit of free play when it is tightest -- when the swingarm is fully extended (roughly). On the center stand you may have 2", but when the swingarm is inline with the sprocket and axle, the...