Haven't ridden this one yet because I pick it up tonight. I have ridden one r1 about 4 years ago and it's so much fun. If you have logged decent experience on the 6r I don't feel that it's too big of a jump in progression. I'm 37 and have a level head and respect the power of the bike so I know...
Was a great bike and I'm really gonna miss her but I was able to get a brand new 2012 r1 for 10,100. Couldn't pass up between 3 to 4 grand savings on my dream bike. They gave me 5 grand for my 2012 white fz6r in trade. I think I made out ok! Thanks so much for this wonderful forum and the...
Just wanted to update that the parts showed up yesterday and when I got home from work I went ahead and did this. It really was very simple and not too expensive of a mistake, but I'd still like to thank everyone for their help especially JSP. He gave me the confidence to attempt this because I...
Thanks jsp really appreciate the fast response! I ordered the parts and I bought a craftsman digital clicker torque wrench for like 100 bucks. I hope it will be satisfactory for the bolts. Service manual said like 7.2 ft lbs or something like that. Will have to check again. One more question! I...
I'd say for the engine bolts you're probably fine. The problem with the oil pan is the aluminum threads on the pan. The slightest over tightening and you can screw it up. Don't sweat it and worry too much. Just be real careful with the drain plug. There really isn't any room for error with the...
yeah im not sure at all on what i need to do for the gaskets as i have never tried anything like this. Hoping jsp chimes in cause i know hes done this before. So frustrated over this. I guess the last time i changed my oil i over did it on the plug. I have bought a new higher end torque wrench...
So I guess my crappy torque wrench got the best of me =/ and I must have over done the oil drain plug. I don't wanna mess with tapping and all that I just wanna replace the oil pan but I'm not sure if i am looking at the right part number and price. Do i just need number 9 and 12 from this site...
Yeah I bought the bike new last April and am just now bought them. So thankful I haven't had any issues to this point. Although I had 10 years of riding experience so that helped a little. Still no guarantee but helps lol. I just feel better knowing they will be there incase I happen to go down...