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I guess using the Pitbull stand is really a tough chore. I locked it down very well and the stand is not slipping now but te bike still wants to fall through the pegs even with them initially nice an firm. I tried it one evening and sat he bike on the stand. In the morning the swingarm was just...

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I'm from western NY Olean

Thanks Jim- I'm almost sure that's what I did wrong. Learned a lesson as well as acquired scratches where it fell to right scratching up the end of front brake lever , bent the rear brake lever a little and crushed the bottom of my right side foot peg ( that out growth part). I put some...

! will try pointing the wheel straight - thank you. The stand is not like the one in your picture. The pit bull stand I have is just two hard rubber ledges that swing arm sits on. Even though they are tight and easily under the swing arm , once I lift the bike on it - over days the stand...

Hi , I purchased a stand from PIT bull for my FZ6R back in December of 2024. It was the one the site computer elected and it fits but recently the bike fell off the stand. I found one stand lug loose so I tightened both ends up tight and placed the bike back on the stand. A week has gone by and...

Paid 4900 for a 2012 white model with 9000 miles last November 2023. No idea if it was a great deal or not- just liked it and felt good in the saddle

Hi Jerzee- i bought the Haynes manual and it seems quite good. no worries about the terms. I will figure out what words mean. This forum has given me insight right down to how many f pounds of torque drain bolt gets. I want to try to try to learn every thing eventually. I'm still having a tech...

Thanks Jerzee- I did get the oil change done yesterday before the snow came today. When I did it I did replace the washer but the drain plug looked ok so I just cleaned it and placed it back on. Thank you for the reassurance and yes I have been fretting a bit thinking will this wait?. The fact...

Thanks steel rider, I managed the oil change this afternoon. First time I've done this and learned how to use a torx wrench too. So feeling good about that. Supposed to get a foot of snow over next few days so will take a break until system goes through. with the oil change and the Stabil in...

Hello , I just purchased a 2012 FZ6R and am learning the ropes as they say steadily in regards to winterization. I live just south of Buffalo NY and so even now the low forties and thirties are here. I've been able to get a handful of rides but the weather seems to be taking a serous dip. I...

Thanks Jerzee!. i will definitely look into that . I was relived to hear that a local car repair shop has a motorcycle tech. The bikes I grew up with were carbureted. I can see a spring service check up for my piece of mind. I can do oil changes and basic stuff but when it comes to the engine...

Such a lovely day - first ride in over 25 years . I wasn't on my game like I remember but I got things together. I will get used to the absence of a gear indicator and the sequence. I stalled once at stop sign but I knew why quickly and got rolling again. Winter close but going to try to get as...

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Thanks Jerzee!. yep I ordered a Pitt Bull rear stand this morning - With some luck I will have all my ducks in a row by spring :)

Wow your right about the religious wars , I've read soo many people say all kinds of things. In my town I can get the KLN 204 filter and either mobil one 4t or valivone . I guess those will work since they are both 10w 40 and say motorbikes on the quart bottles. I will look into what coolant and...

Your right of course bout the cautions part . I have a good helmet - a full face HJC and I like the features. Looking into getting a combo deal for stands so Id get a front and rear. Paddock looks good - its been tough with all the choices available - except I know I will have to get the regular...

Thanks Jerzee ! . Being that its almost November and I'm in NY , i will be storing it very soon for winter. I will look into a refresh bike course though. NY signed a noise law a year ago so that was the only thing I was worried in the purchase . I'm planning on getting gear this winter a...

Hello to all. I was ever so glad to find this forum. I am buying a 2012 FZ6R with about 9000 miles on it this coming Tuesday. I'm soo nervous but excited at the same time. Did the insurance stuff today which I'm pretty sure I'm switching after a few months after ownership , thinking there's...