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  1. fiveboltmain09

    Taking First Long(ish) Ride

    I'm riding down to Vero Beach, FL this weekend from Jacksonville. It's a little over 200 miles one way. It's my first real road trip on my bike or any bike for that matter. Any suggestions and/or tips before I go? The bike is tip-top mechanically (T-CLOCS, etc). Any suggestions are appreciated...
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    Oil Viscosity

    So I'm running Valvoline 20W-50 (motorcycle-specific) oil in the bike now. The temperature outside is right in the gray area where the owner's manual suggests 10W-40 vice 20W-50. I chose 20W-50 because summer is coming soon and it's about to get HOT in Florida. The 20W-50 is pretty thick stuff...
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    Polishing Exhaust Headers

    What does everyone use to polish the exhaust headers on their FZ6's? I tried using Never-Dull wadding-type polish this weekend. It brightened them up a bit, but, not quite what I was hoping for. Suggestions?
  4. fiveboltmain09

    New Rider/FZ6 Owner - Seeking General Comments/Advice

    Hello Everyone, I am the proud new owner of a 2009 FZ6, my first bike. I bought it about a week ago here in Jacksonvile, FL. It is stock save for Two Brothers exhaust. I could not be happier with it. All I want to do with my spare time is ride it. My background: active duty military...
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