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    Any Chicago land area FZ6R-ers around here?

    I currently live on the north side of chicago but will be moving to elmhurst in a month. i have a rotating night schedule. i would be interested in meeting up with others and riding
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    Please HELP

    ok i am trying to remove my oil filter and i am unable too. i have tried the screwdriver method and the filter wrench doesnt work. i am tearing my oil filter to shreds trying all of these things. does anyone have any good ideas or tips. the screwdriver method i tried i went from the bottom of...
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    Two Brothers Exhaust and PC5

    I am thinking about getting the Two Brothers Full Exhaust, and i was wondering if we have to get our bikes jetted to compensate the exhaust or is it simply remove the old exhaust and replace it with the new one. Curious to know what everyone has done
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    I need help with General Maintenance and Tips

    Hey everyone, I am new to riding and my FZ6R is my first bike that i have ever owned. I have about 1700 miles on my bike so far and did the first service at 600 miles. I NEED HELP WITH THE FOLLOWING: 1)How often to change the oil. Miles? Seasons? 2)How often to tighten the chain. I have no...
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    what age is every one ?

    24 yoa-My first bike
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    How many miles on your bike?

    i have had my bike for about one month and have 750 miles
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    Yamaha Windscreen

    seriously, why does yamaha put the pointless warning sticker on the double bubble windscreen. after spending about 20 minutes burning my fingers trying to get the sticker off, i figured an extremely easy way to get the sticker off completely with hardly/no residue left behind. Just take a...
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    Helmet Visor Fog

    I have this with my HJC and it is unbelievable. I never fogs up at all and does not affect your vision at all. It is a clear liner for inside the helmet with a silicone ring around the edges to prevent any moisture/fog. I would highly recommend it to anyone who has fogging issues. It came with...
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    Flushmount front signals

    Mine are Proton Flush Mount Turn Signals for the FZ6R (Ordered From Fatbikez). They are not plug and play. You do have to splice them but it is very easy. I used butt connectors (Crimp & Burn). With the protons, you can also adjust the lighting affect, normal, pulsating, and another one
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    Lost Keys

    My dealer keeps a record of it in my files with the company and on the paperwork they gave me, they wrote the number down on it.
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    Riding Gear

    HJC CL-16 Hellion Helmet, Joe Rocket Super Ego 2.0 Jacket, Joe Rocket Gloves
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    Yamaha Windscreen

    I am thinking about getting the double bubble windscreen, i am trying to figure out, which one is better the clear or the tinted, i can care less about colors, i just want one that blocks the wind better. Also, where is the cheapest place to get the windscreen. Any tips or ideas would be greatly...
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    Flushmount front signals

    Please Help with the flush mounts installation I bought the Proton Front Flush Mounts. I have the entire bike apart, wires, fairings, turn signal. My issue is the rubber mounting that still sticks out about an inch and the rubber mounting inside the fairing. How do i get that to come off, i...
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    What is the gear/speed does everyone shift at??

    Hello, I am new to riding and i have been currently breaking in my FZ6R. I am just curious as to what speed everyone shifts each gear at. Just give me an example of how fast you go in each gear. The advice would be greatly appreciated.
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    Helmet Photos?

    I use an HJC CL-16 Hellion.
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    How much did you pay for your FZ6R?

    Bought mine on March 5, 2010 for $6,500 OTD-Tax, Title, License/Registration and 50% off first servicing from Nielsens in Lake Villa, Illinois.
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    How much did you pay for your FZ6R?

    what dealer did you get your bike from in the chicago area, and when did you buy your bike?
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    New member welcome thread

    Hey Everyone, My name is Jeff and i am from Chicago, Il. I just bought my Yamaha Blue FZ6r today and i am looking forward to start riding. I took the MSF course last fall and i am excited. Unfortunately living in Chicago, i will have to wait a few months before i start to ride but i believe that...

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