YamaHead

to the forum RedI Micron, Akrapovic, Termignoni are probably just a few brands that make end cans for your R6, that can be found on your side of the pond

Probably need to rejet down with the main jet

Gonna tear into the brakes tonight.....hopefully won't find too many surprises

As soon as I find a battery & have a look into those brake calipers Shouldn't be too long I hope

Yeah....I think it's time to change the calendar Alex

Just got my Enviroment Lubricator running last night fot the 1st time in 6 years ...... Probably will be spending the weekend looking for a new battery & a pair of caliper rebuild kits for it now ....the Saga continues

This might be a good place to start .........Yamaha

Knowing that Virago's have a pretty low center of gravity..... I highly doubt the stability will be compromised by using the steering lock or NOT

CONGRATS on the R6! For what it's worth.....there's quite a handful of R6 owners on this site. Got any questions.....Ask away!

Something from Yamaha....although would be quite Cool ........but'll probably cost you your left nut!

Never heard of this prob with an R6 as of yet Older FJ1100's had this prob with 2nd gear.......but you never really heard about it as most riders would spend the majority of thier time in the top 2 gears. I wonder if there's been any recalls on this scenario? From the symptoms you described, it definitely sounds like the 2nd gear cluster is your culprit Sometimes it just ends up being a pair of bent shift forks.......but since your probs all seem to gravitate around the 2nd gear cog.....more than likely that's where the problem lies. It will require motor removal to repair........& it sure wouldn't hurt to have a good service manual as well. Best of Luck with it

That's what colors mine would be If I had one

to the forum LateNight Nice Work on that FZ! ........I've always liked those. Looks like the cosmetics are next to be addressed...........Never Cheap

to the forum Denise Looking forward to seeing some pics of your R6

Not a bad display of Corriography

I bet it can! FJ600's & even my old Seca 550 could run in the 12's

1st of all.... to the forum Gipp If you can get your hands on a complete spare transmission, you'd be miles ahead. Switching out that 1st gear cog would more than likely be a whole lot easier that swapping the whole gearbox.

Bluddy Cagers! That seems to be a World-Wide epidemic lately Like the bumper sticker says: HANG-UP & DRIVE!

to the forum fellow XT pilot!

Without trying to sound too biased ...... Get an XT! Similar to a Full-On dirtbike & able to go ANYWHERE......& still get 50+mpg without a prob. 2-Wheel Urban Assault Vehicles RULE!

Geez.....WTF is in the air lately?! This same scenario just happened to a member's car over on the AC/RD site. Like Phil said......post a Very detailed Description regarding your bike & hopefully that'll send out a "Heads Up" so that you can increase the number of eye's to keep peeled for it Terribly sorry to hear of this Booze........Bottoms Up mate

Sounds like it may be a Neutral Safety Switch?

Interesting one that is Andy I'd tell the Old Timer to sign up......Being a former DT owner, I'd do my best to steer the chap in the right direction. I've also heard of others getting pointed here from the Yamaha Classic site before......maybe through a link?

Seen that message before.....but NOT today

Take the throttle cable off @ the grip & hold it in a close to vertical position as possible.....then use silicone spray down in between the cable & the housing (small opening ) in attempt to get as much silicone as possible down the cable housing. It'll make a huge difference on how it feels.