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    Rider Insurance Policy Change

    After I got my letter going from $268/year to $1696(which is more than I was told in the email), I got some other quotes. The cheapest for me was Allstate since my car insurance is with them I got a decent discount. I still have to pay $695/year for full coverage. I also made a point to tell the...
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    Kitchen Cabinets - JT

    I would go with quartz or recycled glass. These are cheaper alternatives.
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    Just Bought a Used 09 Fz6r

    There was a guy in my area(friend of a friend) that picked up an 09 with likes 3500 miles for less than $3,000. It even had frame sliders. Guy he bought it from knew nothing about bikes. He told him it was an R6.
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    Heat?

    To be completely honest, wear some jeans. Yes they are hot and it will suck too. Sweating is more fun than bleeding.
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    for long distance rides

    I have only taken one long distance ride so I can't help too much. I do however go for 2 or 3 hour rides with friends around twistes and such. I think the cruise control would be awesome. That was the worst part IMO.
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    Seat lock stuck

    Maybe try the dealer. You said your bike was new and it should have a warranty. I would use a graphite based lubricant designed for locks.
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    Panic mode - Dogs!

    The slow and go approach is actually in our states motorcycle handbook. They tell you to slow down, go around the dog and then speed up.
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    Help needed... Renting a bike I. Orlando/fort mayers

    I am not trying to discourage you but, My wife and I went to Myrtle Beach, SC and they wanted a $5,000 deposit to rent the bike. I don't know what it would be in that area. Just a heads up.
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    Is this bike the best starter in its class for a big guy?

    I am also a big guy. I sat on the CBR500R and it was very comfortable. My buddy has an SV650SF and it is okay to ride. I rode it around the parking lot and it wasn't as comfortable as the FZ. I adjusted the preload on the suspension of the FZ6R and it handles better with my weight. I am sure...
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    Rider Insurance Policy Change

    I emailed Rider and this is their response: "Hello, Thank you for contacting Rider Insurance. Rider’s Motorcycle / ATV Classifications are based on the insurance risk associated with the particular makes and models. This is something that is reviewed periodically and adjusted according...
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    Rider Insurance Policy Change

    Well when you find out let us know. I really can't afford for it to go up.
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    How much did you pay for your FZ6R?

    Did you buy this in Canonsburg? Because I was looking online and didn't want ride a new bike back 4 hours on the interstate; not knowing the break in procedure.
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    How much did you pay for your FZ6R?

    I paid $5700.01 OTD(They couldn't get rid of the penny.). 2012 Raven with 19XX miles.
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    Hello from West Virginia.

    Okay. Thanks for the information. I will go check it out.
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    Hello from West Virginia.

    Hello Everyone! My name is Shawn and I am 21 years old. I am a Business major in college. I needed a fun bike to ride to school as well as enjoy the weekends. I just purchased my FZ6R on Friday(3/14/2014). The bike is a 2012 with 19XX miles and the color is Raven. I wanted white, but this one...

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