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**Sawblade** · 09-11-2008, 09:54 AM

You never know what kind of tools will come in handy. I wish I could fit a whole hex key socket set, patch kit and electric air pump in our dinky trunk.

Everything will be fine if I can keep everyone at work in the dark about this. I really don't want even more safety briefings when this was pretty much the definition of an "accident". I consider anything avoidable a "crash", but the only thing I could've done for this is increased my following distance which is dangerous on it's own because of cars cutting right through groups failing to notice the middle bike which is DIRECTLY beside them. (which results in kicked fenders)

tom5796 · 09-11-2008, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Sawblade

I'm having trouble finding the OEM speedo cover for the FZ6N right now though. Any leads?

Talk to the guys at Burlington Yamaha: Cotter Motorsports, Motorcyle & ATV Parts, Accessories, Apparel. They sell the stock naked kits for the FZ6N and FZ1N. I believe they also sell the speedo cover individually for about $30.

Glad you're OK!

EDIT - Yep, $28.95... http://www.burlingtonyamaha.com/page...light-kit.aspx

**Nelly** · 09-11-2008, 10:43 AM

Hi Saw,

Glad that you are OK, thanks for posting in the "Hall of shame" the home of all those motorcycle mishaps.
Heal up quickly and order the bits before your friends conscience settles lol.

Nelly

**Hellgate** · 09-11-2008, 10:47 AM

Ouch! Glad you are more or less okay.

Group rides can be tricky. I used to do alot of bicycle charity rides but I witnessed too many crashes from riders who aren't used to riding in a group and have too much excitement in them.

The PACE philosophy is a great way to help prevent accidents on group rides.

Motorcycle Riding Pacing Tips - Sport Rider

**Sawblade** · 09-11-2008, 04:12 PM

I'm printing that out, thanks!

**jsw4178** · 09-11-2008, 06:08 PM

Glad you are okay. Glad your friend is doing the right thing.

**Sawblade** · 09-12-2008, 09:03 PM

Well my friend is ordering the new parts off of aztec8.com on Sunday, so he's really carrying out with the offer to fix my bike. The wreck hasn't slowed down my riding any with the exception of going to work because the bike parking is right next to the main doors where everyone can see it. I don't like taking my left foot off the peg because it hurts a little to stretch out the leg and because I don't want the makeshift peg to flip up and stay flipped up.

09-11-2008, 10:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
Nelly UK Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK Bike: 2005 FZ6 Silver & black Posts: 4,347 Rep Power: 53 Member #274	Re: I've tasted asphalt and it was bitter. Hi Saw, Glad that you are OK, thanks for posting in the "Hall of shame" the home of all those motorcycle mishaps. Heal up quickly and order the bits before your friends conscience settles lol. Nelly __________________ "Some say......... His cardiac output is equal to the FZ6's 4 cylinders at 13,000rpm. All we know is he's called the STIG".:UK: Mods: K&N Airfilter, Datatool system 6 alarm, Bikerdude headlight harness, 12V power socket, Data tag, 15T Front sprocket, Speedo healer, Puig frame slders, front & back Crash bobbin axel sliders. "Dont ask me I got it from here"? Forum FAQs... My Resume...

09-11-2008, 10:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 3,306 Rep Power: 59 Member #1191	Re: I've tasted asphalt and it was bitter. Ouch! Glad you are more or less okay. Group rides can be tricky. I used to do alot of bicycle charity rides but I witnessed too many crashes from riders who aren't used to riding in a group and have too much excitement in them. The PACE philosophy is a great way to help prevent accidents on group rides. Motorcycle Riding Pacing Tips - Sport Rider __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic, Ohlins Remote, R6 Fork, RyanK Fender Mounts, Cobin with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfers, Pazzo Shorties, Rizoma FE, Fredlight, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, PC III w/ Custom AF1 Racing Map. Up Coming Mods: All Balls Headset

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Sawblade Emmitt Nervend Join Date: May 2008 Location: Andrews AFB, MD Bike: Faster Silver 2005 FZ6 Posts: 393 Rep Power: 7 Member #2924	Re: I've tasted asphalt and it was bitter. I'm printing that out, thanks! __________________ "Forget the bleeding! Is the bike ok?"

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jsw4178 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: AL Bike: 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 367 Rep Power: 5 Member #3582	Re: I've tasted asphalt and it was bitter. Glad you are okay. Glad your friend is doing the right thing. __________________ 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue/ Mods: K&N Air Filter,Two Bros Carbon Exhaust,Watsen Design LED front signals,Puig Racing Black windscreen, Shogun Frame Sliders,Pazzo Racing Levers ,Yamaha Belly cowl ,Stebel Nautilus Compact,PIAA Ultra White Bulbs, Rizoma Billet Grips and Conical Bar ends ,Clear Alternatives Taillight, Two Bros Juice Box , BD43 Headlight Mod,TCP Seat Cowl, Rizoma Rearset

09-12-2008, 09:03 PM	#17 (permalink)
Sawblade Emmitt Nervend Join Date: May 2008 Location: Andrews AFB, MD Bike: Faster Silver 2005 FZ6 Posts: 393 Rep Power: 7 Member #2924	Re: I've tasted asphalt and it was bitter. Well my friend is ordering the new parts off of aztec8.com on Sunday, so he's really carrying out with the offer to fix my bike. The wreck hasn't slowed down my riding any with the exception of going to work because the bike parking is right next to the main doors where everyone can see it. I don't like taking my left foot off the peg because it hurts a little to stretch out the leg and because I don't want the makeshift peg to flip up and stay flipped up. __________________ "Forget the bleeding! Is the bike ok?"

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