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I never had this problem,but my bike had 5k on it when I bought it ,also I usually slow right down at the lights in second and then hit neutral,a lot of people don't agree with doing that I know,but old dogs and new tricks ,lol

Re: starter Button Thanks for all the suggestions guys... the WD-40 worked. Given the stiffness of the starter button and how it seemed like the plastic was going to break, it almost felt like a clip or spring might have broken inside. Miraculously, and unbelievably, after a few hours, the start button went back to normal... completely. Thanks again for all the help.

You Rock! Boy do I feel like a buffoon! Well that's how you learn I guess. And I did follow the TB install directions to a T.....but I just read the step for the plate lights and I definitely read a little too far into it. Thanks alot

As stated in several threads above, downshift as your slowing down, NOT ALL AT ONCE while at speed(or fully stopped). You should be downshifting into first as your still moving (5-10-mph). If you forget, let the clutch out slightly, then back in and it should shift into first for you. The transmission has shafts moving at different speeds depending on the gear your in. It should also ease up some with mileage once fully broken in. I like...

Have used one on all of my bikes but now i need to purchase another. I love the quick release but im curious about this under the tank thing on the FZ. According to the "user" manual which isnt much, it seems the two tank bolts in the front of the tank come off. Do the 2 side panels need to come off too like said in the manual? and more importantly, can i just swing the tank up and away? I almost looks like its hinged that...

Well im only 20 and I got 2 speeding tickets within 24 months under the age of 21. I didnt know about court supervision! I do now! First ticket was 73-55 on my 85 honda v30 magna, second was in my truck driving back from cali in texas 85-70..... gay tickets. I kinda wish i could say i gotta 150-55 or something. Its only suspended til friday. a month total

Quote: Originally Posted by mstewar1 Just be careful when doing the bungie cord thing. I tried this and the cord slipped when under tension, sending the nice metal end of the bungie bouncing off of my tank, where it produced a nice chip in my paint. Grrrrrr Just for this reason, I got one with plastic carabiners at the ends. You can get those at your local home depot

They are mounted but only used to attach my own FE to the TB one. I didn't connect them cause that would be a waste of power. I wanted to use the stock signals and plate light and retain the reflectors.

Re: Changed spark plugs... Pics of new/old I got busted 115 in a 55 twice in one weekend. $300.00 in fines come Monday morning and let me tell ya that was enough to teach me a lesson. No more speeding for me for life. Like they say you learn from your mistakes. __________________ 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Raven Black Intuitive No Cut Frame Sliders

Quote: Originally Posted by FZ1inNH You can do this without taking the panels off. Remove the two top bolts... then under the seat, remove the rear bolt. CAREFULLY lift the tank an inch or two then move it backward until you clear the inner fairings, then tip it up and put it back on the hinge and loosely screw the rear bolt back in. This works VERY well with another pair of hands! Cool! I really hate having to remove the friggin side panels...