I bought a new bike. Kept the FZ6R, and just upgraded to its big brother, the FZ1. I looked at a couple used, but I ended up getting a 2013 model new for not much more than the used were going to cost, so I figured buying new and breaking my own bike in would be preferable. I have to say, I LOVE this bike! It's the best of the 6R and more!
What did you do to your bike today?
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Idiosynocracy
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Well we had rain these past few days and I had to work. With no car and no one able to take me at 4am, I had to ride in the rain. : ( I went to clean my chain today and relube it up only to find it has rust on it. And I don't have the money needed to replace the chain. Hopefully It'll last me till April when I get my bigger paycheck... I figured since the chain is getting replaced, I'll change the sprockets. Going to go +1/+0, just to even out the speedo. The cleaner got a good amount of that rust off but still... Rust = bad. And I hit over 5k miles on her as well.
I wouldn't worry about surface rust. You can use a light oil, like Remoil, and some 0000 steel wool to clean it up. My dirt bike and quad chains get surface rust all the time.
Well ended up buying some stuff. Waiting on it to ship to me.
Got some zx6r mirrors and an original yamaha bubble windscreen. Picked the screen up for $60 shipped and its brand new! Guy ordered the wrong part and Yamaha wouldn't refund him so its a win for me
Rarely do you see fz6r parts from random people on ebay here.
Got some zx6r mirrors and an original yamaha bubble windscreen. Picked the screen up for $60 shipped and its brand new! Guy ordered the wrong part and Yamaha wouldn't refund him so its a win for me
Rarely do you see fz6r parts from random people on ebay here. Idiosynocracy
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I went to get the mail today out of the box and looked at my bike only to see that her rear tire was flat. : (
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Called the dealer to see where we stood on the repairs....
had to mail the cables out to get +1" cables waiting on the vendor to get them back...
waiting on the cam chain tensioner... from Yamaha
waiting on shims for #1 & #4 exhaust valves...all others were good
Block off plates are on!
New brakeline (+1") is $124.95 so that is on hold for now.
should be back in the next week or two.
had to mail the cables out to get +1" cables waiting on the vendor to get them back...
waiting on the cam chain tensioner... from Yamaha
waiting on shims for #1 & #4 exhaust valves...all others were good
Block off plates are on!
New brakeline (+1") is $124.95 so that is on hold for now.
should be back in the next week or two.
Idiosynocracy
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Ordered me a set of Michelin Pilot Power 3s. Got a great deal on them. Only about 260 bucks including taxes and free shipping. Yay for Bikebandit.com!
I haven't had the chance to rude much lately due to personal reason. So the 6R has been park for a month. Still enjoy this bike... then I had that stupid idea. Track bike? Been wanted to try that this year but not sure I want to put the fz09 on the track yet... still smell like new.
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photoman002
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Today we had some high 40's in Chicago, so I finished my air duct light project. Turned out better than I expected!
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Looking good, this mod is catching on fast. Looks good and adds functionality if hooked to the signals. I just got new lights (amber) to replace the white ones I installed last year. Have to get inspected soon and not sure if they'll hassle over them not being amber. It's an easy inexpensive mod. I'm glad so many are doing this now. Literally only takes 5-10 minutes.Today we had some high 40's in Chicago, so I finished my air duct light project. Turned out better than I expected!
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photoman002
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They are hooked into the turn signals. Never realized how restrictive the protons are for forward visibility. Hopefully these help! Install was indeed super easy, minimal time required. Only snag I had was stripping the super thin wires on the led I actually tore the wire further up and broke the circuit. Had to rework the connection but all is good now!
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Yeah wiring was a pain since they are only like 24 gauge. They make a huge difference in forward visibility. The place that inspected my bike wouldn't pass it because of forward visibility of my flush mounts. I initially added zx6r signal mirrors, but liked my regular zx6r mirrors 100x better so after inspection I took them off and added the scoop lights.
Just flick your Bic next time, its easier to burn the jacket off of small wires.
RyanChristenson
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I was disparate and went for a quick ride even though it was only about 36 out. Other than being little chilly was good to get out. The bike did smell a little funny after. Maybe it was just from sitting for a while. Smelled little like just when I got her.
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Idiosynocracy
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Let's see some peek-tures!I picked up my new chain guard, one from a XJ I had shipped over, from my powder coater and installed it on my bike. Now I have a nice shiny gloss black chain guard. Way batter than the stock piece
urbanduckman
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Just got my bike back on Monday and was I giddy! :wav: Tell you what, after having the chain replaced w/an O-ring chain and Valve adjustment this bike is riding like I rode it off the lot. Riding the Harley is nice, just not what the 6'er can do. I had installed the T-Rex Frame Sliders and was I nervous messing with the bolts that held up the motor. Only down side to them is they are pretty heavy brackets that the sliders mount to. I'd say an additional 3 lbs, they feel way more secure though. It was unfortunate to miss the ride up w/Lantony and the others, I try my best not to disappoint others. Now I'm waiting for a nice sheet of black gloss vinyl to cover the abrasion on the right side. I plan on doing it to both sides covering the gray design that is apart of the decal, just so it looks even. Should look like this, only better than my crappy Photoshop skills.
