I cannot be FZ6inNH any more!

[FZ1inNH]

Funny thing happened when we went to get the wife's V Star today. We needed inspection stickers for both bikes.... So, we rode two-up on my bike to go get hers.

Well, I'll keep it short. Let's just say that I am no longer an FZ6 owner. You see... this OTHER Cobalt Blue bike was staring at me the whole time I was there. Finally, I went over to see what it wanted. I looked her over and asked what she wanted. She was blunt... she wanted ME to ride HER! I spoke to her and explained that
I couldn't ride her unless I bought her and that meant giving up "the other woman" but she was OK with that. I was unsure.... I mean, THIS girl was bigger! She was quite a looker but not as lean and trim as "the other woman" but dead-sexy just the same. Well, she won my heart over.... I'd like to introduce my new Lady tonight....

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[MyFirstBike]

WOW....lol...cool bike...funny story..at first i was like who is he talking about? lol...but yeah.. check your PM's!!

 

[mpb218]

Hahahaha Awesome! Great pics, the bigger ladies need love to!

Congrats, let us know how she rides!

 

[scottsst]

right on I would like to be the first to say congrats on the new bike .and also be the first to say get rid of the stock can ASAP that thing is HUGE and there are so many good looking options out there to replace it

 

[Hellgate]

Holy Cow! Seems like all of the "Old Guard" is moving on to liter bikes. WOW! Well all I can say is what an OUTSTANDING choice. What a beautiful bike. I bet it is a gas to ride. :thumbup: Congratulations! :cheer: :rockon:

So you going to pull double duty and mod over at our sister site too?

 

[Red Wazp]

OK after Sunday's ride we want to hear all about your new temptress.

 

[VEGASRIDER]

Very nice. Is that an '09? We will be expecting a comparison of the two bikes as soon as you get some saddle time on the new one. I heard it's a gas guzzler though with a smaller tank.

 

[Hellgate]

OK after Sunday's ride we want to hear all about your new temptress.

Hey Red - It's not the temptress any more he did the deed!

 

[FZ1inNH]

Yes, she will drink more and does hold less, but I'll have to try and be kind with the throttle. That's going to be the tough part though!

We did to about 50 miles after we got them home.

First, ths FZ1 is a BEAST! She is got a growl about her that makes my head spin. Of course, I have to break her in proper so I won't know the full potential until we get some miles on her. Tonight though? What an incredible difference in handling with the inverted forks and the "right" to adjust them! The FZ1, while wider and heavier, is just as nimble and flickable through the corners as the FZ6. The ergos are close to the FZ6 and the stock seat isn't great but it IS better than the stock FZ6 saddle.

Power: Unbelievable difference in the liter bike. I knew it had more but it seems to be a lot more than I could have imagined.

Clutch is smooth! Shifting is slightly clunky in the 1st and transition to 2nd but not nearly as clunky as the FZ6. Did I mention how smoooooooooth the clutch was?

This bike is a killer out of the hole. The FZ6 could do a pretty good standing start but it was a lot of "work" when you compare it to the FZ1. This bike is effortless when you attempt ZERO to TICKET and that is in first gear alone!

My first twist of the throttle, not full, not fast, just rolling on it smoothly? I have a new found appreciatation for Yamaha and the term "Hold on!" because she will launch from under you if you don't have a firm grasp of her and your feet dug in!

More after I get some more miles on her....

My only regret is that GREAT Top Saddlery seat not only can't fit but also went with the FZ6. Someone is going to get a SWEET deal when they get "the other woman" from that dealer!

Time to do mod hunting!!!

 

[The Toecutter]

AWESOME BIKE!!! I know the difference from first hand experiance.....EWWW I'M SO JEALOUS RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!:rockon:

 

[FZ1inNH]

Holy Cow! Seems like all of the "Old Guard" is moving on to liter bikes. WOW! Well all I can say is what an OUTSTANDING choice. What a beautiful bike. I bet it is a gas to ride. :thumbup: Congratulations! :cheer: :rockon:

So you going to pull double duty and mod over at our sister site too?

I'm definitely going to sign up and see what it over there for hints, tips, mods, suggestions, etc...

Thanks Pete! I have to learn to respect this Big Girl now. She can whoop my arse so I have to learn to handle her properly.

 

[champion221elite]

Nice bike:rockon:

 

[FZ1inNH]

Seems to be a problem with the sister site... image verification not working properly. I PM'd Dennis in hopes he can figure it out soon.

Let's see what else is out there for mods?

 

[Damnitsjeff]

Fantastic find..... Well the "Q" is now...................... How much was she? What did they give ya on the "little fizzer"? Congrats on the new bike what a beauty.

 

[FZ1inNH]

We started out with the two new bikes... $10,300 and $7,299. Then we dealt with best OTD pricing. Then we brought in the trades. Now when I say we? I mean my wife. She's tough on sales people. I'm not sure what the values all boiled down to in the end, but we gave them the FZ6 and the V Star 650, left with the new new '09 Yammies and ended up putting $8k on the card. That was with two Battery Tenders, two tank protectors and a new Shoei RF-1000 for my wife.

I could have done a bit better putting the two bikes back to stock and having a sale in two forums to get rid of the mods, but it didn't seem like the benefits would outweigh the hassles of selling and shipping. Besides, they REALLY wanted the FZ6 with the mods on it... almost drooling... so she used that as leverage.

So, we got about $9k for the two '08 bikes.

Oh, and here's a cool part! NO DUAL HEADLIGHT MOD NEEDED! :cheer: :thumbup:

 

[FZ1inNH]

AWESOME BIKE!!! I know the difference from first hand experiance.....EWWW I'M SO JEALOUS RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!:rockon:

So, you had an FZ1? and left her for the 6?

Thanks man!

 

[FZ1inNH]

Here's a couple shots with the new new stable mates together. :rockon:

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[FZ1inNH]

Just checked Top Saddlery. With the exchange rate, just under $300 US for the FZ1 seat set! :steve: Gotta find an FE Kit and Sliders ASAP!

 

[OZXJR]

WHAAAAT ! , I never thought I would see the day ,lol

Seriously though nice choice Eric and glad to see you stayed with the faster blue model :thumbup:

 

[CCHOUSEKY]

Just promise us that you're still going to be around here! I know I've gleaned a ton of information out of your posts and enjoyed reading the stories, so no disappearing act, ok? LOL.

Those are two sweet bikes, for sure! I love the looks of the FZ1 and that's cool the you don't have to perform the dual headlight mod...I didn't know the FZ1 came all set up like that. And as much as I want to kick my own butt for saying this, everything I'm hearing says the FZ6R is a GREAT bike in it's own right. I finally got to sit on one a few weeks ago at the local dealer and I have to say, it's got a nice feel and I liked the lower seat height.

Break that baby in right and make sure you let us know how things are going. :thumbup: