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    For Sale 2008 FZ6 $1,700 Firm, Tampa, FL

    I thought I would try here first if anyone in the Tampa area is looking for a FZ6: 08 Yamaha FZ6 -- $1,700 FIRM -- 600cc, 120k miles, original owner, Title in hand, Add ons: Frame Sliders, K&N Air Filter, New YUASA battery, AS IS. Also included is a Haynes manual and the original rear...
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    Starting a trip with over 117k miles, What could go Wrong?

    The battery died! The two year old BikeMaster Gel battery is not recommended by me. I went back to YUASA I also did suffer a torn bottom rubber lip to my LS2 helmet, two false neutrals while shifting and the bike burned some oil for the first time. As to the trip, it was along the...
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    Gas in Oil Reserve What to check next

    Gas is getting into the oil and overfilling the oil reserve tank and constantly fouling my third cylinder spark plug. Here is what a shop has done so far: checked valves, no adjustment needed, did a throttle body sync., adjustment needed and thought this would solve my problem, injector fine...
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    Might need starter anyone selling or know what will work on an 08

    I should know for sure later today, but I am fairly certain I will need to replace the starter on my 08 fz6 given the problems I am having Anyone have one for sale? The dealer listed a rebuilt one for $165 which seems slightly high. I have seen an 04 FZ6 for sale on ebay as well as one for a...
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    100,000 miles fz6

    I recently went over 100,000 miles on my FZ6. I bought it new in April of 2009 as a leftover 2008 model. I use non-synthetic oil and change about every 4000 miles. Here is a condensed highlight of some of the bigger maintenance items during that time: 26,464 miles: brake fluid, coolant...
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    Need 2 new Front Rotors any one selling/part out

    Looks like I need a new left front rotor for an 08 FZ6, but it is probably better to replace both sides at the same time. Four Questions: 1. Tell me if I wrong in that assumption. Given the miles I have on the bike I'd prefer to pick up someone's low mileage ones that are in good shape than...
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    Launch control: Nissan 370z vs FZ1 vs FZ6

    Caution: this post may contain a hint of squidlyness and may not be suitable for some readers. Readers do not attempt at home as it is ill advised for fear of adrenaline rush and large smile factor. So, there I was hitting the outskirts of town back from a nice leisurely ride with my...
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    Over 32,000 miles on a rear PR2!

    In a couple posts I said I would post up what my final mileage was on the rear Michelin PR2 I had. Here are the stats: The tire was purchased on 8/16/12 with 33,764 miles on the odo. Replaced this past Friday, 2/14/14, with 66,073 miles on the odo = 32,309. I also did the chain and...
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    Rode through 2-3 feet high water for 50 yards

    Makes for some interesting riding. Almost home. Had about 12 miles left from my long commute yesterday when my luck ran out and the skies opened. 2.5 inches of rain in less than an hour so you get an idea of what I riding through. Traffic on I75 slows to 20 mph and I have only had...
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    04 Rear Shock should work on a 08, right?

    I would like to replace the rear shock on my 2008 FZ6 as it is getting soft even at the highest setting. I have over 45,000 miles on my the bike and do a lot of two up riding, but new ones run about $350, so this is why I am trying to find a slightly used OEM one. I found a dealer on ebay...
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    The Heart of Darkness = 703 miles two-up in one day on the stock seat

    RE: 2,000 miles two-up on the stock seat from FL to NC and back over 6 days. [/B] A long first day ending in the dark and wet on a newly chipped sealed twisty pass, An Idyllic Campground, The BRP, Tickling a Rattler, Slaying a Dragon, Waterfalls and Hikes Goal: Getting out of flat and...
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