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My bike is all fixed up cosmetic wise from the shop from my tip over. I am only concerned that the bike is misaligned. The mechanic who has over 20 years exp says its perfect but it feels like its leaning left by .5 of and inch or so. But I will say it might all be in my head. You know when...

Hey all, I've noticed a funny noise recently when I'm just starting out in first gear on my bike. The sound is a sort of 'clunk' a little bit like the noise it makes when you're sitting in neutral and shift down to first. It happens as I'm just starting out in first gear, getting off the...

I've always put pod filters on my bike, but it doesn't look like anyone is putting them on the FZ6R. Is there a reason why? I'm sure Marthy knows, as he's spent a lot of time tuning this bike.

Hi everyone recently my chain fell off my rear sprocket and got all coiled up inside the front sprocket and did a little bit of damage. Whenever i start up my bike now it starts leaking oil. I can see where the hole is i just don't know the name of the part that the hole is located. I believe...

Hi Guys Well the time has finally come for me to upgrade from the 6R, it has definitely been a great bike to get around and have some fun, but due to the licencing structure here in Aus I have completed my 12month restricted license period, meaning I now have an open license to ride any size...

so I left my key in the ignition and killed the battery. I managed to get someone to give me a jump start which was great, started the bike up, got it all running and left it running while I put the seat on and everything. figured I'd charge up the battery. next thing I knowas the bike is 207...

My friend Rabi keeps getting his bike towed at his apartment complex. He's had it, wants it gone asap at highest offer. It's a red 1992 Suzuki GS500E, the naked model, no fairings or anything. About 20k miles on it. Little rough around the edges but he never had a car before, dailied this thing...

Tip the bike over today. Was riding out the driveway and suddenly had stop to avoid a speeding car, turned the handlebar too far right and the Momentum of the bike tipped it over. I'm 5 feet 6 30 inseams was not able to catch it good like a longer legged rider. Here is the damage. Its at the...

My bike won't start and code on display says d01 17 anyone know this code?

So, I haven't posted on here in a while, and really need some help. Bike 2012 fz6r, around 10k miles I broke my leg in sept, so I was out till basically this month when i am more able to move. long story short. I wanted to winterize my bike, so I started it last weekend, started then died...

Hi, I recently moved from CO to TX and left my bike at my parents house. I thought about selling it and getting a new one but I like my bike too much :D :D My car doesn't have a tow hitch otherwise I would have moved it with me. Does anyone know of any transportation service or any way...

It's been a long time since I posted..... Only put 2500 miles on my bike in 2014....worked way too much!! Anyway, decided to get a new ride since I don't commute on the bike anymore and I decided to put my "feet up" and get a cruiser. Yes, I have gone to the dark side. My new ride is a 2014...

Hello, been lurking for a while now. Quick back story. Started riding two years ago, did the MSF course and started out on a sportster. Rode that until I couldn't take it anymore and been riding a Fatbob for the last year. Still miss the sportster (48). Anyway..... The Fatbob is...

Whats up everyone, just got a FZ6R, and loving it so far. Here to socialize, find solutions to any issues, and share whatever I learn about my bike.

Valter Moto Type 1.5 Adjustable Rearsets for Yamaha FZ6R (XJ6), PJ's Parts Has anybody ever used these before? I do more track-day riding than street riding lately and have started to drag foot pegs, which makes for a very uneasy feeling. I'm trying to get one more season out of my FZ6R...

I am looking at buying my first bike and I found two local shops that have the fz6 available. I originally was looking at buying a cruiser but now I am looking at street bikes with bolt on bars. Both these bikes are about the same price just different years and miles. I only know the basics as...

Hello all, just want to introduce myself, I'm Five-o from western Maryland (at the moment) just bought the 2014 FZ6R changed up from a Ninja 300. would really like some input on this bike it is totally different from the 300. Anyway Hello..

Rules: 1. No photo shopping please, a little tweak is fine though 2. This is a family friendly forum, keep it tasteful. 3. It does not have to be an FZ6R, but it does have to be your bike to qualify 4. One picture per member can be entered every month, unless you won the previous month. You...

Well time to move on, and up. Putting this out there, 09 with 4900 miles and many upgraded parts. Bike is in Excellent condition with a couple of small scratches, nothing to really point out. So here are the mods that are done to this bike. Rizoma conical handle bars Rizoma Bar Risers...

I replaced my "main" relay that works with the kickstand, clutch, starting, etc. $50 but when i tested the old one it had an open circuit it shouldnt have had. The problem being i cut the main harness with my seat and now the bike will shut off the second i kick it into gear. I replaced the...