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I got my FZ6R last March and so far I have put 14,000 miles on it. I live in Pennsylvania and winter is definitely here. When I leave for work in the morning the temperatures are in the 20's. The cold temperatures don’t bother me at all. I have plenty of warm gear. All of the salt on the roads...

I have considered all of the options for keeping my hands warm this winter and have decided to get heated gloves. My winter riding gloves didn't hold up too well last year on my 40 mile commute in 30* weather. What I would really like is battery powered gloves. I want to know if anyone has any...

I just installed a TBR Carbon Fiber exhaust on my bike and started it up. My first impression was that it was too loud. I took it for a ride and still feel the same way. Obviously, I expected a difference in sound but not this much. Especially with the silencer tip already on. I checked again...

I got this idea from a Jeep Patriot forum and thought maybe you guys might like it. It’s open to anyone with a motorcycle using this forum. I know something similar has already been done before... The idea is to name a place or thing to take a picture of your bike next to. The first person to...

When I experience great customer service I like to pass it on in hopes that others can experience it as well... Last week I ordered an HJC CS-R2 Skarr Helmet from helmetcity.com. Their webpage says they offer FREE 2-day shipping. When the helmet didn't show in 3 days I called to inquire why. The...

I was just reading an article about the 2012 FZ6R on topspeed.com. When talking about this years model the article stated, "The bike also has a built-in lap timer that’s controlled by a right-handlebar switch; there’s also a multi-function digital and analog instrumentation that includes a...

Typically I ride to work if the outside temperature is above 20F. Lately its been around 32F outside when I leave for work. While riding, the bike temperature will never get above 165F unless it sits and idles for a long time say at an intersection. I have a copy of the dealers manual and it...

I bought a copper 2011 FZ6R last month and I’m really happy with my purchase. I’ve owned a couple of bikes in the past, most recently a 2008 Suzuki GSX650F that I bought new and rode over 18,000 miles. The GSX650F is very similar to the FZ6R but I knew as soon as I rode out of the Yamaha...