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    Yoshimura oil filler plug

    As you well know our FZ6R engine is an R6 '03 detuned engine, so will this oil filler plug fit our motorcycle?: Yoshimura Works Edition Oil Filler Plug Road Yamaha Yoshimura part: 051HA137000 Regards!
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    Need help: oil drain washer position.

    Hi guys, I'm going to change the oil and replace the drain bolt and washer. The washer it has some kind of step in one side, and the other side is flat. (photos). What side of the washer is facing the cranckcase cover? Thanks a lot!
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    Clutch rod actuator location on FZ6R, R6 and FZ6

    As all we know our FZ6R engine shares the basic design of the engine from the FZ6 and the R6 (2003), but I noticed that the clutch rod actuator is located in different position in the three models. In the R6 is in the right side facing downward, In the FZ6 is in the right side facing upward, and...
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    I need help: remove front fender

    Hi guys, I want to paint the front fender with plasti dip flat black. I saw 4 bolts, 2 hex and two allen, and a clip retaining the brake hose. Any suggestion in the remotion of the brake hose clip? Thanks in advance!
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    Spark plugs recommendation

    Hi, is almost time of the annual service of my bike. I would like to change the spark plugs with ones that last longer. My car has OEM platinum spark plugs need to be replaced every five years. There will be something like this for the FZ6R? Thanks!!!
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    Another exhaust tip mod

    Hi, I install this new exhaust tip, it cost ten bucks! It's just a 2" exhaust pipe elbow (flush cutted), and the another piece (the kind of shield) it's a piece a found in my scrap box, I put a Yoshimura sticker and carbon simulated vinyl on it. Regards!
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    Vader Led turn signals (Non Flush type).

    Well,I had installed the MotoDynamics flush led turn signals, but I think they have a poor front visibility. So I bought a "Vader" style led turn signals, an adapter plates set, a resistor set, and a wire plug adapter set (for no cut the bike installation).I installed everything and it looks...
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    Throttle body sync in fuel injection engines.

    Hi fellas, this is a dumb questión I guess... How different are the fuel injection system of a car and a motorcycle? In my car (Inline four too) I only need to change the fuel filter, and clean injectors as scheduled maintenance. The FZ6R is my first four cylinder bike, and I thought I...
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    How to remove ties in rear fender. Please help!

    I want to remove the rear turn signals from the stock fender, but the wires are routed by a very strange kind of ties attached to the left side of the fender. How can I remove those ties without breaking it? And how can I remove the turn signals itself? I see only some kind of clip (no bolts)...
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    It's possible to turn our FZ6R with the side stand?

    Hi fellas. I've seen some guys flipping his motorcycle with side stand, most sport bikes. It's possible to do this with our (a bit) heavy bike? It could damage the side stand? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6RLmlGRPn8 Thanks!
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    About the rear fender functionality (opinions)

    I'm close to install the Motodynamics integrated tail light, but I'd like to conserve my rear fender for the matter of road mud and dirt. The question is: how effective is the rear fender? it's worth keeping it? Thank you very much for your responses, I really appreciate it!
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    Need help! Motodynamics tail lights & front turn signals.

    Hi, I saw this integrated tail light & front flush turn signals combo in ebay and interested me. 09 14 Yamaha FZ6R Sequential LED Tail Light Smoked Flush Mount Signal Combo | eBay I know that Motodynamics is a good brand. My concern is that if can I install it in my bike just out of the box...
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    R1 awful exhaust sound...

    I saw a video on youtube of a 2012 Yamaha R1 with "Crossplane crankshaft" technology, and I don`t like the engine sound, sounds exactly like a V4 motorcycle (I should mention that I am a fan of the inline 4 engines sound). Compare the exhaust sounds: Here R1 with "Crossplane"...
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    Frame sliders, a "must install" mod.

    I own a new 2014 FZ6R, and the only mod I had installed was the frame sliders (Shogun). Yesterday I made a "U" turn in a cobblestone street and I step my right foot on a loose stone, and the bike (and me...) fall to the right. I stopped the engine immediately, lift the bike (with the help of a...
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    Difficult to check coolant level

    Hi everyone. Today I decide to check the coolant level for the first time (My bike is has 1,340 km [833 miles]), I remove the "A" fairing, the black piece in the front and... I don´t see anything, I barely saw the Little level window, so I remove the right side fairing, and I can´t see the...
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    Led lamp straight replacement. Will work?

    I wonder if this lamp would work in the rear light/brake light stock housing. The soquet is 1157. Regards!
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    hole in the frame

    Hi guys, today I take the bike to it's first service (1,000 km-600 miles), and call me paranoid but I'm looking a strange hole in the frame, ahead of the gas tank, it's something missing here? I had not noticed before. Thanks for your help!
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    Need help about frame sliders brand

    Hi guys, I'm going to install frame sliders to my 2014 FZ6R, what brand of "no cut" frame sliders would you recommend? I`m reading here about T-Rex and Shogun, wich are the painless to install, and what about the quality of both brands? i really appreciate your help Thanks!
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    Hello from Mexico.

    Hi guys! This is my first post, since yesterday I'm the (very!) happy owner of a 2014 FZ6R in Rapid Red/white pearl color. It was love al first sight, and it has a great engine exhaust sound! I hope to actively participate in this forum, and excuse me for my bad english hoho. Greetings!

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