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My mechanic and I seem to be at odds over the type of tire I need on the back of a 2007 FZ6 w/ 12.5K miles on it. The front tire is Dunlop SportMax (original OEM?) but not at the wear bars. The rear tire is a Metzler Roadtec Z6 with lots of wear on the sidewalls from the prior owner...

I have an old tank bag from a friend that included a nylon strap and buckle that was previously looped around a lower part of the front fork of a ZR7. I'd like to re-use the tank bag for a little while and get used to being in front of my chest (new rider). However, I'm not sure where to...

I just got a 2007 Yamaha FZ6 w/ 12K miles used. It's my first motorcycle. I rode it for the first time today. I did not get service records with the bike (it was self-maintained for oil changes, independent mechanic for other things), but an MSF instructor checked it out and felt that it...

It's been barely 24 hours since I posted my "new rider" post to the thread, and I have already laid down the bike. :shakehead: Could use some feedback / input on what I might've done wrong. SCENARIO Here's what I'm facing each time I take the bike out... My garage is small and somewhat...

To Whom It May Concern: Please find my enclosed application for my "Hall Of Shame" membership card. I was stopped in a long line of cars (aka "host of witnesses") waiting to make a left turn. When it came my turn, I had my handle bars slightly turned left and gave it the gas and released the...

So I just bought a 2005 FZ6 as my first bike. The bike is in pretty good condition but it looks like the tires need to be replaced. I don't have much mechanical experience but I was considering changing the tires myself. I was hoping that this bike would give me a chance to learn a few...

Hey I'm new to this site and I was wondering if there was a way to keep track of my new threads after creating them? For example, my first thread was a question about the wiring behind the instrument panel. The only way to find it is to search "instrument wiring." Is there a button somewhere...