Recent content by darkLeo

In the sense that once I turn the engine off, I can't turn it back on by myself.

Ok, thanks - just a battery, as far as you know, not something more complex? Reason I ask - trying to figure out if I can just jump start, ride to dealer, buy battery, install, and be able to drive off. thank you.

Yes.. unfortunately it came about due to a person in my life having access to a key. Not sure exactly what they did though - I assume left the electricals turned on for a really long time?

Agreed - thanks. Pissed me off. But hey, the sliders took the worst of it cosmetically anyway.

Hi, I have a 2012 FZ6R, and some bad people broke into it, broke some stuff, tipped it over and drained the battery. I was able to jump start it ok, but even after a while, the battery didn't appear to be recharging at all (if I turned it off - nothing). The electrical display kept going...

Anyone in Kalamazoo area up for rides this spring?

I am in Kalamazoo, Mi (2.5 hrs from Chicago) and would be happy to come out for a ride or anywhere in the area :D

Does anyone know for sure what the 'manufacturer's specs' are for the torque for a 2012? It's not anywhere in the manual that I can find: http://www.yamaha-motor.com/assets/service/manuals/2012/2012_FZ6RLIT-11626-25-43_1994.pdf or in the sliders' manual...

thank you very much. I'll look into that. T-Rex was back ordered, and people seemed split on Shoguns - I went with Intuitive. We'll see - I should ask my local dealer too what they think I guess. The place I bought it had no f'ing clue.

thanks much, did you have a shop do this for you?

Dropped, but ok Well somewhere around mile 343 of my first bike, 2012 FZ6R, I dropped her on her side today. Rider, bike mostly unhurt. One small scratch on bodywork, couple very small ones on bar end and turn signal (see pix). I stopped at an intersection in the 100 degree plus heat in rush...

Hey sorry to hear about the drop, I too went down today, very little damage but need sliders.. mind if I ask what sliders you have that did their job so well? thanks.

ok thanks for the info guys. this happens mostly when I'm stopped. I'll head in to the dealer. thx

Hi, sorry if this is a dumb question, but after about 300 miles my gear shift lever pedal is 'sticky' -- I have to stamp on it to get it to change gears, and sometimes it 'sticks' in neutral when I'm stopped and I have to rock the bike a bit to get it to drop into gear. Is this something that...

Hey I'm in DC, new 2012 too, would love to ride some time!!