So I have been running with the FZ6R bars for about a week now and here is my recap.
The main reason I wanted to change is the same as everyone else, hands going numb, sore hands/wrist, etc. Switching bars helped a lot, I also synced the throttle bodies after I changed my bars and I have no issues at all now.
I find that my handling is far better, that could be a simple fact that I am in a slightly different stance. I find my hands are spaced better and my wrists/elbows and shoulders are more comfortable.
There was really no change for me in wind buffeting or noise. Had a small issue at first with my clutch handle hitting the signal pod but a little tweaking seems to have solved that. Time to upgrade my levers :rockon:
I can't say how the FZ6R bars compare to the FZ1 bars as I haven't tried those yet. At this point for the riding I do these bars are great. I love the way my bike handles and feels after this change. Highway riding and twisty roads are a whole lot more fun, numb hands really take away from the fun factor.
For under 60 dollars and about 20 - 30 minutes of effort I would recommend
changing your bars, these almost seem to be the bars that Yamaha should have had on but didn't.
Just my 2 cents, but I love the change.
The main reason I wanted to change is the same as everyone else, hands going numb, sore hands/wrist, etc. Switching bars helped a lot, I also synced the throttle bodies after I changed my bars and I have no issues at all now.
I find that my handling is far better, that could be a simple fact that I am in a slightly different stance. I find my hands are spaced better and my wrists/elbows and shoulders are more comfortable.
There was really no change for me in wind buffeting or noise. Had a small issue at first with my clutch handle hitting the signal pod but a little tweaking seems to have solved that. Time to upgrade my levers :rockon:
I can't say how the FZ6R bars compare to the FZ1 bars as I haven't tried those yet. At this point for the riding I do these bars are great. I love the way my bike handles and feels after this change. Highway riding and twisty roads are a whole lot more fun, numb hands really take away from the fun factor.
For under 60 dollars and about 20 - 30 minutes of effort I would recommend
changing your bars, these almost seem to be the bars that Yamaha should have had on but didn't.
Just my 2 cents, but I love the change.