Soon to be: New Memeber

[Qwibby]

Hi guys, my name is Phil and im 99% sure I am picking up my 2006 FZ6 in shift red tomorrow. Bike is in good shape and I am excited to start riding (again).

My plans thus far

Sliders (any brands reccomended?)
Fender Eliminator kit (clean up the tail)
Slip ons (M4 Carbon or a MiVV Exhaust, any comments)

I have already purchased my helmet, jacket and gloves so I am ready to go once the warm weather comes. If anyone has any wise words feel free to post, I am going to toll the forums to learn a little more, I don't want to get flamed for not searching :thumbup:

 

[mnuttall87]

Warm weather? Start riding now!

You'll be welcome here whether you own an FZ6 or not. Welcome to the forums!

 

[Qwibby]

I was actually looking at the new white FZ6r but was very disappointed in the power difference and few other things, I am a big guy 270 lbs, so I need all the help I can get lol!

 

[Motogiro]

:welcome:Qwibby? This forum has the best members you'll find on any forum!
Too late! Your already a member.

Bethlehem like in Baby Jesus or Bethlehem like in Steele?

 

[Qwibby]

They blurted out white?

 

[Qwibby]

:welcome:Qwibby? This forum has the best members you'll find on any forum!
Too late! Your already a member.

Bethlehem like in Baby Jesus or Bethlehem like in Steele?

I've noticed that this place is overly friendly, maybe even, cult friendly lol! But yes Steele Bethlehem, I am hoping to find other riders local in Allentown and such

 

[Motogiro]

They blurted out white?

What??? Black, Green, Yellow, White, Purple, Red, Mauve, Fuchsia

 

[Motogiro]

I've noticed that this place is overly friendly, maybe even, cult friendly lol! But yes Steele Bethlehem, I am hoping to find other riders local in Allentown and such

Go back to your post and hit the edit button. Maybe you mis-spelled white?

 

[Qwibby]

Ah there we go.

Wow from just the past 2 hrs or so of reading and searching there is a lot of info out there, I am completely surprised. I've come from the car crowd and I have a lot of mechanical know how, I am excited to use it on the FZ6!

 

[Kazza]

:welcome: to the forum.

We're a great crowd of people, from all over the globe :rockon:

 

[Qwibby]

This place does seem very friendly, I am looking for some suggestions or first modifications that may be semi free or easy to do. Most importantly I need to learn to ride again, I have not rode a bike in 4 years

 

[William]

Welcome from Tampa, Phil. I just picked up a 2006 last week; about the same number you’re looking at. It’s a fun bike and I’ve found a ton of good stuff on the forum here to get me thinking about mods I might like to do. I’m sure you’ll find the same. Good luck today closing your deal.

 

[Qwibby]

Thank you, I am extremely excited!

 

[phranK2k11]

I am looking for some suggestions or first modifications that may be semi free or easy to do.

Flip the washers on your rear sets, BD43 headlight mod, "pod" lights.


and.....:welcome::welcome::welcome:

there is a chat button at the top

 

[Qwibby]

Went and put a downpayment on my bike today, picked up my Helmet and gloves... Thank you all!

ps: went to chat and no one is there lmao

 

[Qwibby]

Some pics

 

[Motogiro]

Went and put a downpayment on my bike today, picked up my Helmet and gloves... Thank you all!

ps: went to chat and no one is there lmao

Great looking 06! Those tires look like the Bridgestone BT-020s. If they are check the date stamp and examine the rubber for dryness. The successors to the BT-020 was the BT-021 and I don't think they are around anymore. I think you would have a much better tire with BT-023 which I think is the newest replacement Bridgestone for the old BT-020.

 

[mopardoc]

Hi, Welcome to the forum you will find as I did it has the nicest bunch of people. The FZ6 is a great bike as I am finding out I have about 300 miles on me 04 and it is great. The mods these people do here are great most are very inexpensive and are fun to do

 

[Qwibby]

Great looking 06! Those tires look like the Bridgestone BT-020s. If they are check the date stamp and examine the rubber for dryness. The successors to the BT-020 was the BT-021 and I don't think they are around anymore. I think you would have a much better tire with BT-023 which I think is the newest replacement Bridgestone for the old BT-020.

I will look into that, seeing as I am almost related to the owner of scott powersports, I am sure they are taking care of the bike. :thumbup:

 

[motojoe122]

Flip the washers on your rear sets, BD43 headlight mod, "pod" lights.


and.....:welcome::welcome::welcome:

there is a chat button at the top

What does flipping the washers on the rear sets do?

Dont mean to thread jack, just curious.