Daniel_Aus
Junior Member
I just sold my trusty SV650S. I'm going to use some of the money on stuff for my new steed (2009 FZ6N).
At this point I'm torn between buying a slip on exhaust system or a bunch of bits and pieces.
My main reasoning behind a slip on is to make the bike louder for safety reasons. I live and ride mostly in Sydney and feel that a loud bike is a safe bike in traffic. The negatives? I actually don't like the look of any of the after market pipes compared with the neat and tidy stock standard. The price.
The alternative to buying a slip on is a leather jacket (I currently have a textile all seasons jacket with elbow and shoulder armour but don't feel it offers as much protection as leather).
I could do with another pair of riding pants (ie. Draggin etc.).
I could do with a luggage set up for small trips away like maybe a tail pack and tank bag? Don't want a fixed luggage system like Ventura etc.
So if I don't get the slip on, I can probably get all of the above. What do you think? Can anyone recommend good light luggage options for the FZ6 (without fixing anything permanent to the bike)?
What do you think is a better choice for improved safety? The slip on, or the leather jacket?
Thanks for your input!
At this point I'm torn between buying a slip on exhaust system or a bunch of bits and pieces.
My main reasoning behind a slip on is to make the bike louder for safety reasons. I live and ride mostly in Sydney and feel that a loud bike is a safe bike in traffic. The negatives? I actually don't like the look of any of the after market pipes compared with the neat and tidy stock standard. The price.
The alternative to buying a slip on is a leather jacket (I currently have a textile all seasons jacket with elbow and shoulder armour but don't feel it offers as much protection as leather).
I could do with another pair of riding pants (ie. Draggin etc.).
I could do with a luggage set up for small trips away like maybe a tail pack and tank bag? Don't want a fixed luggage system like Ventura etc.
So if I don't get the slip on, I can probably get all of the above. What do you think? Can anyone recommend good light luggage options for the FZ6 (without fixing anything permanent to the bike)?
What do you think is a better choice for improved safety? The slip on, or the leather jacket?
Thanks for your input!