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I think most of these types of "performance chases" are done for fun and the curiosity value (ie can it be done?) rathet than common sense. There is probably a heap of satisfaction in actually getting there.

Those CB500's weight a LOT more than you might imagine....196Kgs wet....only about 15Kgs more than a non-CA FZ6R. Only about 40RW HP too, so more of a difference than you might expect.

Checking in from "the other side of the planet"....the CB500 trio don't HAVE to be so heavy, the 40ish hp they produce already qualifies them for our LAMS system. They are just built to a price with heavy materials. I have had 100+ bikes in the last 23 years (just crazy I guess!!) and pretty...

No, it does not affect the fueling, it simply clears up the cam cover and stops the popping on deceleration with after-market exhaust. Exhaust runs cooler too.

Do you mean something like this........ Fit Yamaha FZ6R 09 15 Black Billet Fork Preload Adjusters Stabilizer | eBay