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So I had my accident about 4 months ago, and partially due to the time fixing and partially due to the cold weather, I really haven't ridden her much. A couple days here and there but nothing more than that. As much as I wanted to get right back in the saddle after getting hit by that f******...

Thanks Elizabeth! I'm in the process of buying a rim from skooter65, so yeah I'll definitely need the tire change.

I agree 100%. It was a stupid move to go around her like that, thinking she was just going to make a normal right turn. This will definitely be a learning experience, especially with the crappy non insured, non registered vehicles around here! lol

Can't believe I'm here... I was riding to work yesterday. There was this red Chevy Blazer in front of me that put turned on its right turn signal and started to turn. I sped up to go around and the front end of the Blazer whipped back and smacked the back right side of my previously perfect...

I had to use those a couple times as well. Filter wrenches have never worked for me. Usually I can just turn it off by hand, but if I need some assistance, the channel lock pliers have worked every time!

Actually I think it looks almost identical to the FZ1

That's the truth. Bars are definitely clubman style. I would try an FZ1 bar. You'll like it better. I do like the headlights though. Do you know what they're from? The don't look like dominators. Maybe from a buell or a triumph?

that sucks. 0mph drops are common with new riders. I had 2 drops in my garage with my first bike. I'm sure it was embarrassing having your foot caught though...

Just got the PR3 rear tire and looking to get the front soon too. By the time I wear through these, the PR5 will probably be out...lol.

Agreed. This winter blows. Last year, I didn't ride for only 2 months. It's been 4 months so far this year. Though it is supposed to be 60 degrees tomorrow....

I took it for a spin today and when I got back, there was no white smoke coming from the pipes. After I had changed the coolant, I noticed that the overflow levels went from full to low when I was filming the video, but stayed in at the same level after this ride. So it is all starting to make...

I've never plugged the exhaust. It's in the 20's tomorrow, but I'll bundle up and ride for a bit, then take another video. I'm no mechanic, but if the coolant is disappearing and not going into the oil, then where else is it going?

You're thinking of my previous thread about the water pump leak. You sent me a PM saying it was most likely the water pump failing. I didn't taste it... though I did rub between fingers and smell it and it has absolutely no smell and basically feels like water. I ran the bike for about...

You know, I never thought of this. I am a big guy, but I haven't really bottomed out much, if ever. Plus the preload is set high. HOWEVER, the 2 or 3 times my gf rode with me a few months back, I know I was riding pretty low... Makes sense why it the fender is melted now...LOL. The only...

I have a pin sized hole in the exhaust mid pipe and it is spewing liquid directly over the area in the pic, so I don't know what else could be causing it to melt/corrode. If it's not the head gasket, then what else can the problem be? I was told by FJR, that the water pump could be...

Bike mechanics either keep your bike way too long to fix, or they're super freaking expensive... or both!

A little while ago, I posted this about leaking coolant from the water pump. http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-general-discussion/51977-water-pump-hose-leak.html After lots of good advice I decided to start off by flushing the system and adding more coolant. The stuff that came out of...

So I noticed some dark fluid under my bike a little while ago and I never really knew what it was. When I first saw it, my oil and coolant levels looked normal. I smelled it and it smelled just like maple syrup. I've read that burned coolant can have a sweet smell like that so I assume that's...

Out of those 2, I'd get the Ogio, mostly because they look better. I have some Givi soft bags and don't have a problem with the exhaust. If you start experiencing some droop, then just use the pvc over the passenger pegs for stability. Here's a vid I made of my exhaust, but it shows the...

I started off as an all the gear all the time kind of rider, then became a all the gear most the time, but now I'm more of a 50/50 rider. I always wear my full face helmet and short gloves. If I'm just riding around town or running errands, I'll wear my over the ankle boots and jeans, but may...