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Part of adventuring. Glad your not hurt

great job on the build! i currently working on my barn find. i'd like to run a clean and tight look with the lights but most of the parts i've found are LED. how hard was it to run that 12V power pack?

Fz6 owner watching years later. Part way through I realized you were in my home town.

check the stock paper air filter if it didnt get su cked into the motor(been their)😑

Is there any way to tell where the water crossing are on the MABDR? That would be really useful for trip planning if you're trying to build some experience and not quite ready to tackle something like this.

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Just curious what road you're riding on? I'm about 5'8" would I fit on that bike?

when i ride with my bike boots i allways keep thinking i have damaged the gearbox because it feels so clunky

I don't know for sure because I'm a new rider but wouldn't you have to go slow while standing up so you could look for any big rocks in the water. Going to fast making a wake you can't see anything.

I don't mind the clunky transmission on mine. Reminds me of my Harley 😂

Maybe less stuff on your bike or a smaller bike.

Any water intake?

Nice! You over pack just like me lol

I know the cool people ride GS's. I'll stay unpopular on my DR650 and not get wet....lol. Anyhow, you two are out adventuring and exploring. I will never knock that

Where is the top box rack from? Thanks for the video.

Nice work. Sorry , but those look dorky unless you modify that rear frame. They look much better if you drop that seat and move the upper shock mounts forward.

Sweet looking bike, and really nice color!

how did you remount your choke at the left of the handlebars? and where did you install your key?

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BATTERY KEEPS GOING DEAD SINCE I LEFT KEP FOB IN WASHING MACHINE! WHAT NOW?

Why did the guy ask if he wanted his buddy to get on. Maybe he shouldn't be on a bike of that caliber if he doesn't know how to ride it.

Is that from the water Crossing where the bike dropped?

I can't imagine doing that on such a heavy and exspensive bike. I'm doing the MABDR on my DR650 later this year once I get back from my cross country trip. Good video, thanks for posting.

I prefer clunky gearbox, harder to miss the gear

I picked up the 2009 FZ6N S2 ... my first 4 cylinder .. never going back to twin or single cylinder ever.

looked like a bump pushed the front end up, so he was hitting a large slippery rock and it messed with his weight, he was going down no matter what, taking that line, IMO

i have a 2008 FZ6S2 ABS. if the rpm stays 4000 and below, the power is pretty tame... my country, Singapore have speed limits of 50-60kmh on non highway roads and 80-90kmh on our highways. i cant really ride above 5k rpm unless i drag the gears.

Hi....It`s a nice bike,have fun with it,but....2009 is not the last year when they made it...I have one from 2010:)

Did you get a kit for your starter delete?

Where is this? I just completed the BDR, but with skipping some green, blue and red. Did not encounter this. Just got home completing section 3, 2, 1 (did in reverse order).

Building one now and in stuck in doing the wire harness from bare bones also kickstart only any tips?

These rocky creeks and rivers are where good trials (not trails) skills come in handy. I'd suggest watching some vids on trials and practicing balance and other techniques. It's not easy with all that cargo weight, but it can be done.

Typically it will work if it's in the side case. Also, on the RS and the R the key is also used to lockdown the GPS unit if you have one. I have the 2016 R1200R for fun in the twisties, and a 2020 R1250RT for tour riding. Tremendous differences in the functions of the fob in just 4 short years. For those folks that are always worried they might lose the fob, which is a problem for folks that stuff it in their pockets, instead, put the fob on a lanyard. Wear it around your neck, and when you get home, just take it off, and store it with the house key. This way it will never get lost. Never accidentally go through the washing machine, never be stolen from you etc, what ever other horrible thing you might consider. Anyway, great video!

good times

Mine is the 2009 version with ABS, bought it new in 2014. Pretty good motorcycle, only drawback is being ugly when you put top case.When you it the fuel reserve the odometer also says how many kilometers you made on reserve, and you can get it to show the air intake temperature.

Sold mine about 3 years ago. Great bike. Looking at the mt09 now

Where did you get the air filter

Could happen to anyone! I typically store all my electronics in waterproof bags before doing any real crossings. I've had a few pucker moments and even had one of my bikes completely submerged when I dropped it because the water was so deep!

Nice review from another Ontario FZ6 owner. Been from the Cabot Trail NS. to Jasper AB. on mine. I test ride every bike I can and nothing so far makes me want to give up my FZ6. Love that bike!

I have done that too!!!!

Considering the bike, but really concerned about a more forward sport position vs a upright touring position. Can you comment on that? Any wrist pain? I want to be able to ride up to 4 hour with no discomfort. Thanks!

These bikes still have balls too

500 mile a day, you're a hero on one of these! I find my fz6 too physically small (I'm 6'1") and too buzzy, 85mph is 7,000rpm. Gonna need a gel seat and bigger front sprock. BTW, I've bought one since I asked my 1st question and disagree on mpg . Mine does around 54 UK mpg.

For the guys who experience vibratiion at the front make sure your front wheel is balanced it may make all the diff

What section is this?

Can you change the speedo from kms to miles? How many miles to gallon or l/100km does it do and how long does a rear tyre last, driving slow? Thanks!

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Loved mine these videos making me want another one

Cool vid man! Thanks for sharing...are the pipes stock or are they original without the baffling? Thanks