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    02 zx-6r cold morning starting issues (possibly spark?)

    Hey Everyone, Looks like I need the BARF collective wisdom and I'm seeking your advice. After I re-shimmed the valve (bike has 103k miles) I noticed the bike is starting to have cold-morning starting issues. Bike doesn't want to fire or when it does it sounds like it's missing. Fueling was...
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    Handled - New/Used Oakley Holbrook Frames

    Hey Everyone, On my bike ride (cycling) last night I pulled my helmet off and my prescription sunglasses went off with it. :( Broke one of the temple arms off. I'm looking to see if anyone has a new/used set of Oakley Holbrook sunglasses. Lens condition doesn't matter because I'll just pop...
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    Valve (Shim Type) Adjustment 02 zx-6r

    Hey Everyone, Tomorrow (4/26) I'm going to start tearing into my commuter for it's long over-due valve check. Bike has a little over 101k miles, last time I checked them was around 30k? But there were within spec since then. Here's a list of what I'm changing: Spark plugs Fuel Filter Cleaning...
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    Refurbishing Mid-Century Dresser/Nightstand (Need Advice)

    I know we have a lot of talented Barfers and would like the collective wisdom of you to see where I should start: I picked up this sweet looking Bassett Dresser and Nightstand and want to bring it back to its former glory. From what I can tell the "wood exterior" in a veneer because it's...
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    SOLD - 1998 ZX-9R Parts Bike, lots of nice parts!

    Hey everyone, I picked up this parts bike off of Shigeta back in August with the hopes of swapping parts on my zx-6r and lost motivation and don't have the time. Link to original post: https://bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=537069&highlight=zx9r Lots of good parts which are...
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    WTB Aerostich 42S Black or Grey

    Hey Everyone, Bit of a long shot but I'm currently in the market at purchasing a used Aerostich one piece either in Black or Grey 42S (per their sizing guide) to give it try for my commute. Current commute is 60 miles round trip and I've never used a one piece. :cool
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    Odometer Correction? 2015 FZ-07

    Hey ya'll I've already tried the search function to no avail so I need your help. I recently purchased a new to me 15 FZ-07 that needed some repair and I recently had to replace the dash due to the screen being cracked. The replacement dash shows mileage that's higher than what's actually on...
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    Academy Of Sciences SF Tickets

    Hey Everyone, Not sure if anyone gets tickets for cheap or at a discounted rate for the Academy of Science but I'm looking to go this Saturday 12/10. I'm working on a budget so any discount helps, I was going to use their student discount but if there's another outlet I'm not aware of I...
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    FZ-07 Specific Forum?

    What's up Everyone, Recently picked up a 2015 FZ-07 that I'm currently repairing to get back to road worthy and wanted your advice if you could point me in the right direction for a FZ-07 Specific Forum that you use? The bike I'm working on has a couple specific issues I'm trying to diagnose...
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    World Cup 2018 Russia

    Either this noob hasn't utilized the search button correctly but I haven't found any thread on the upcoming World Cup which is only seven days away? Anyone else going to watch? Last time someone posted links to stream them online (from work of course :laughing). Soccer fans in Barf World?
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    SOLD - 2004 Toyota Matrix Xr AWD

    2004 Toyota Matrix Xr AWD Clean Title in hand 285k miles Smog Certificate in hand (Passed 10/17/17) 4-wheel alignment done on 11/7/17 will include printout as well All the struts were replaced with KYB oem last year Tires rotated every oil change so all even tire wear, no weird wear patterns...
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    2017 Co-op ARD 1.2 Road Bike Large

    Hey Everyone, Bought a bike thinking i'd get into cyclocross/gravel riding and I didn't like it after all. Took a couple spills and called it quits. :laughing 2017 Co-op Cycles ARD 1.2 Bike from REI Size Large (fits 5'9-6'0) Couple rashes on the frame which are pictured and small dent on the...
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    Garmin Fenix 2 GPS Watch Bundle

    Just bought a Fenix 5x so I'm looking to sell my old watch. Bought it about about a year and a half ago new. Comes with the HRM Run Monitor with a fresh battery, but stopped using it because I didn't like the way that chest strap felt. Includes all included accesories and original packaging...
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    Rebuilding Front Forks 02 ZX-6R

    Hey Everyone, if you could please take a couple minutes and give some advice: Bike : 02 ZX-6R Mileage : 88700 (approximate, mostly commuting) Problem : Leaky fork seals I've had the fork seals replaced twice before over the past 10 years and just riding through the elements, being dirty...
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    Carnegie Thursday 7/16 Day Ride

    Driven by there several times, only been there once (on a quad) over 6 years ago. I figure it's time I'd give it a go on my dirt bike :laughing I'm thinking about getting there Thursday morning around 8 am and ride for a while, anyone else interested?
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