RuskiMotorcycle
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Hey All,
Busted FZ6 by Bob Robert | Photobucket Let me know if this album doesn't come up!
I posted a thread or two about this a few weeks ago, and I'm completely new to forums, so please let me know if it's inconsiderate to just start new threads.
The issue with the last thread was that I didn't have picture or hadn't talked to the mechanic at that point. Well, a few weeks later and I have an album for y'all and a conversation with the mechanic.
At this point, lots of cosmetic damage which will results in a naked FZ6. I wanna take on most of the work/ordering myself, so I would really love some suggestions in terms of resources and the like!
Things that need to be fixed
-Right fork is bent
-Fairings
-Right kill switched, brake lever, and overall bar (right side is bent)
-Some cosmetics, though I'll probably buff out/cut off the plastics.
-Right foot peg and the plate it rests on (it's cracked in half)
-Probably some more stuff!
The big thing right now is that front fork, with the bent right side. Mechanic is quoting me ~$700, which seems like a lot of money. Does anyone have a good suggestion for this part? Should I leave it for the professionals, or can I tackle it? If I wanted the bike lowered slightly, should I just get a new, shorter fork?
In case y'all were curious how on how I went down, here's how it happened-68yo man is jaywalking across a 5-lane road, in front of me while I'm leaning through a curve. He gets the classic "squirrel syndrome", stutters, and sprints across. I straighten out, hit the breaks, and meet the curb and the pavement. Might have been able to prevent it, definitely looking into advanced courses once I'm back up. Full gear, except jeans instead of armored pants, wasn't going too fast. Have insurance but I was in between switching them from one bike to the other, so no comprehensive. It's all up to me
I'm very interested in hearing thoughts on turning it into a naked bike, how to interact with the mechanic, and what's the best way to go about rebuilding it!
Thanks Everyone!
-Denis:rockon:
Busted FZ6 by Bob Robert | Photobucket Let me know if this album doesn't come up!
I posted a thread or two about this a few weeks ago, and I'm completely new to forums, so please let me know if it's inconsiderate to just start new threads.
The issue with the last thread was that I didn't have picture or hadn't talked to the mechanic at that point. Well, a few weeks later and I have an album for y'all and a conversation with the mechanic.
At this point, lots of cosmetic damage which will results in a naked FZ6. I wanna take on most of the work/ordering myself, so I would really love some suggestions in terms of resources and the like!
Things that need to be fixed
-Right fork is bent
-Fairings
-Right kill switched, brake lever, and overall bar (right side is bent)
-Some cosmetics, though I'll probably buff out/cut off the plastics.
-Right foot peg and the plate it rests on (it's cracked in half)
-Probably some more stuff!
The big thing right now is that front fork, with the bent right side. Mechanic is quoting me ~$700, which seems like a lot of money. Does anyone have a good suggestion for this part? Should I leave it for the professionals, or can I tackle it? If I wanted the bike lowered slightly, should I just get a new, shorter fork?
In case y'all were curious how on how I went down, here's how it happened-68yo man is jaywalking across a 5-lane road, in front of me while I'm leaning through a curve. He gets the classic "squirrel syndrome", stutters, and sprints across. I straighten out, hit the breaks, and meet the curb and the pavement. Might have been able to prevent it, definitely looking into advanced courses once I'm back up. Full gear, except jeans instead of armored pants, wasn't going too fast. Have insurance but I was in between switching them from one bike to the other, so no comprehensive. It's all up to me
I'm very interested in hearing thoughts on turning it into a naked bike, how to interact with the mechanic, and what's the best way to go about rebuilding it!
Thanks Everyone!
-Denis:rockon: