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Forum: Yamaha FZ6 Forums News   04-07-2021, 12:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,706
Posted By EricV
:frown:Sponsored editorial content. IOW, Spam. ...

:frown:Sponsored editorial content. IOW, Spam.

Clutchless shifting on a bike w/o an autoclutch or other factory speed shifting system requires some mechanical empathy and is a learned skill. ...
Forum: FZ6 Problems and Issues   04-07-2021, 12:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,854
Posted By EricV
A perfect answer leorojasma. Yamahas have a...

A perfect answer leorojasma. Yamahas have a tendency to show the low oil level light when the bike is cold, and it goes away when it warms up, even when the oil level is fine. It's also more common...
Forum: FZ6 Service and Maintenance   04-07-2021, 12:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,179
Posted By EricV
A little of both. Coolant, like everything else,...

A little of both. Coolant, like everything else, expands when it gets hot and contracts when it gets cold. As the system warms up, some of the coolant in the system gets pushed into the overflow...
Forum: Motorcycles For Sale / Wanted   09-03-2020, 02:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,094
Posted By EricV
2005 FZ6 - SOLD - Tupelo, MS

2005 Yamaha FZ6 with just under 52k miles. Located in Tupelo, MS 38801. (sold for $2100)
Forum: FZ6 Performance   06-08-2020, 08:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,251
Posted By EricV
'04-09 take the same exhaust as far as I know. I...

'04-09 take the same exhaust as far as I know. I have Scorpion cat back system on my '05 FZ-6. They are louder than I would prefer, but came with the bike when I bought it used. I installed Db...
Forum: Yamaha FZ6 Forums News   06-08-2020, 08:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,733
Posted By EricV
Well written AutoPilot. I couldn't have said it...

Well written AutoPilot. I couldn't have said it any better.

It may be a little different in other countries, in terms of public perception of loud pipes, but in the US it just drives negative...
Forum: New Member Introductions   06-08-2020, 08:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,119
Posted By EricV
Welcome back. Nice to see someone else, the...

Welcome back. Nice to see someone else, the lights were getting pretty dim and the halls were pretty empty. :wink:
Forum: Yamaha FZ6 General Discussion   06-08-2020, 07:57 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 94,565
Posted By EricV
Welcome to the forum. You may want to take a...

Welcome to the forum. You may want to take a minute to put your location in your profile so people know where you are later when you ask questions. It gives context to your posts and allows others...
Forum: FZ6 Problems and Issues   06-08-2020, 07:48 PM
Replies: 5
  Gearbox
Views: 3,037
Posted By EricV
What kind of problem are you experiencing? ...

What kind of problem are you experiencing?

How many miles on the bike?

How many miles on this oil change?

What oil is being used?

What was the last service work done to the bike?
Forum: FZ6 Appearance Modifications   04-09-2020, 09:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,736
Posted By EricV
I've had good results with Plastikote paint in...

I've had good results with Plastikote paint in rattle cans. I hear you on aftermarket mirrors. Sometimes goes strait from cheap with too much vibration to Holy Cow expensive. I don't need Ram...
Forum: MOTORCYCLEiD   04-09-2020, 05:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,358
Posted By EricV
I use Sena 20S Evo headsets for bike to bike...

I use Sena 20S Evo headsets for bike to bike comm. Earlier 20S prior to that. Sena users since around 2012. My wife often listens to music as well. I prefer the voices in my head to music. GPS...
Forum: New Member Introductions   04-09-2020, 04:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 702
Posted By EricV
You appear to be a vendor. It's pretty quiet on...

You appear to be a vendor. It's pretty quiet on this forum. It would be helpful if you put your location in your profile along with some more details about yourself. It gives context to your posts...
Forum: FZ6 Appearance Modifications   04-09-2020, 04:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,736
Posted By EricV
If you want to paint the mirrors, you will need...

If you want to paint the mirrors, you will need to scuff up or lightly sand the chrome for best results. Steel wool, Scotchbright pad or fine grit sandpaper, (200 or finer), so that the new paint...
Forum: New Member Introductions   01-22-2020, 11:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 588
Posted By EricV
Intro Post #2

Seems to be a lot of bugs here. Forum won't show my posts to me, even though the appear to have been posted and are listed as last post to a thread.

When I post, it just reload the page over...
Forum: FZ6 Service and Maintenance   01-22-2020, 11:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,179
Posted By EricV
It is the coolant over flow bottle/reservoir. I...

It is the coolant over flow bottle/reservoir. I have an '05. The fully faired version is the FZ6R. There are some differences between that and the FZ6. Note that in Europe there is also a FZ6N...
Forum: FZ6 Problems and Issues   01-22-2020, 11:05 PM
Replies: 5
  Gearbox
Views: 3,037
Posted By EricV
Clunky is normal. Especially when cold, it will...

Clunky is normal. Especially when cold, it will have a big 'thunk' when putting it into 1st. Don't try to down shift into 1st while moving as you slow down. It's easier to do damage that way. ...
Forum: FZ6 Service and Maintenance   01-22-2020, 10:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,717
Posted By EricV
You need the following tools: M12 socket or...

You need the following tools:

M12 socket or box wrench for the brake caliper bolts. (remove the ones on the lower fork legs, not the ones on the calipers)

M6 Allen wrench or allen bit for the...
Forum: FZ6 Service and Maintenance   01-22-2020, 10:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,717
Posted By EricV
No problem. You need a M12 socket or wrench for...

No problem. You need a M12 socket or wrench for the brake caliper bolts, (2 each side), a M6 allen wrench or allen socket to loosen the pinch bolt, then a M19 allen wrench or allen socket (3/4"...
Forum: New Member Introductions   01-22-2020, 10:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 873
Posted By EricV
Red face Old Rider, New FZ6 Owner

Hello to the forum,

I've been riding on the street since '87 or so, long distance riding between '03 and '19. Now I'm moving to smaller bikes and slower touring. I've owned a variety of bikes...
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