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  1. twobob1

    is this the right gasket for valve clearance check?

    Hi all ws going to check and replace shims soon keep putting it off but I have this gasket as I read that this gasket can need replacing with new one when you come to do the job. Is this the right gasket that may need replacing? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222111247446?ul_noapp=true
  2. LERecords

    Bearings and Replacing Other Parts and Stuff

    Bike is an 05 which puts it at 12 years old... Millage is 30K Miles... Currently having a problem with the starer switch and when I took it apart today I found the wire broke off from the switch contact. New assembly is $75 and I am thinking about buying that instead of soldering it back...
  3. zixaq

    Pulled the trigger on R6 forks - a few questions

    So I saw a set of forks from an '03 R6 come up locally and nabbed them. $280 for the forks, calipers and axle, so I'm feeling pretty good about that. I have a couple questions for people who have done this: 1) Brake lines: Did you go with stock length, or get them a bit longer? I'll be...
  4. Zealot

    New Whip

    Been making great money at work, so I decided to treat myself and sell the old lemon CBR (as much as I loved it when it ran), since I was sick of replacing parts and sinking into a money pit! Can't freaking wait. My test ride on the 675 was stellar.
  5. H

    couple of honest questions

    How much "should" an oil change in a major city? Replacing Sterring head bearings? Replacing battery? I fully realize that's quite subjective, just trying to become educated! 2004 FZ6 with about 7.5k on it. Having a horrible expereince with a major dealer in town...thank you for your...
  6. N

    mystery oil leak-pickup rotor cover

    hello, first time poster here! I've had my 07 FZ6 for about 3 years now, put over 20k miles on her. first bike, its been a great bike! so i have an issue with her. please bear with me, the most i do mechanically with my bike is oil and coolant changes. i noticed i had some residual oil on the...
  7. T

    Replacing front cowl, can I use the old stay/bracket?

    Hey everyone, I am replacing the front cowl on my 06 Fz6. As most of you probably know, the front cowl for the 2004-2005 models sell for hundreds less than the 2006 model, so I bought a cowl for an 05 Fz6 and it should be here monday. My question, is it possible to re-use the bracket/stay...
  8. S

    question about fork bushes

    Half way doing the race tech mods to my FZ6 suspension ( damper is spinning around refusing to let go :shakehead:) , I know the oil seal under the dust cover will need replacing . But will the top and bottom bushes on the lower fork tubes need replacing too ? Also is there part number for...
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