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so i punched some numbers in excel regarding the streetfighter project. since i can't do it all by myself i have to hire a mech. with labour costs and new paint costs i don't know how much exactly so i just put down $1000 and $700 which would include some tuning, spark plugs and etc. total comes under $6000 canadian or USD $5600 :eek: but by the time it's done it will be completely tricked out LOL

at the same time i'm not sure because i can just trade in the fizz and get a 2010 street triple for $9000 CAD, USD $8400 (but it costs $600 a year more to insure and maintenance and parts costs more than the fizz i think). what do ya guys think?

phantom 4 light 670
ss front lines 114
pazzo levers 200
sw-motech toprack 220
givi maxia e55 360
acerbis dual road handguards 150
brake fluid change 100
paint 700
two bros cf slip on 950
oem gel seat 280
new clutch cable 70
valve adjustment 500
labour 1000
givi engine guard 150
helmet guardian 70
 
Considering most of that stuff is accessories you (or at least I) would spend it on a new bike anyway, so I wouldn't consider that in the argument. Looks like concerning the streetfighter swap itself it is only the headlight paint and labor, with the rest being optional or maintenance stuff. And if someone is charging you $100 for a brake fluid change they are ripping you off.
 
afpreppie04 said:
And if someone is charging you $100 for a brake fluid change they are ripping you off.
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yeah i was a little suspicious of this. but this guys's shop fee is $65/hr and he says it'd take him 1.5 hrs to do. i could DIY but this is first time so i wanna get it done right along with the SS lines. does it take a lot less than 1.5 hrs to do by a mech?
 
I'm thinking that this hobby has changed a lot....I've been off 2 wheels for
20 years, far too long I know, and back then all we did was maybe look at
a pipe or some better tires when ours were shot..as for what to do, I agree
with the previous observation about your list being mostly mods, and deciding
whether to do that stuff or buy a new bone stock bike is an unusual question,
if you like the FZ6, I'd keep it, do the customization to make it what you want,
if you're sick of it and don't want to ride it anymore, get the Triumph...on a
strictly monetary note, and I always think of resale when doing any buying,
if you need to ever get your money back out of this decision, I'd have to think
you'd get more cents on the dollar and realize it easier/faster with a stock,
newer bike for sale than a bike with a ton of mods on it that no single buyer
is likely to see the value in and pay you for
 
fazer.rider said:
yeah i was a little suspicious of this. but this guys's shop fee is $65/hr and he says it'd take him 1.5 hrs to do. i could DIY but this is first time so i wanna get it done right along with the SS lines. does it take a lot less than 1.5 hrs to do by a mech?
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It would take less than 1.5 hours, even if installing the lines at the same time, since you would have to replace the fluid then anyways. I would just do it yourself, it is really easy and I'm sure there is a writeup on here somewhere.
 
Well I Have just joined the Moto Guzzi squad and it is my type of biking.
I do have a very nice FZ6 in the garage and a beautiful Moto Guzzi California. But I am learning that the guzzi guys attitude is ride the bike and don`t spend money on them or wash them.
These bikes have massive mileages on them, round the clock mileages and they just keep going forever.

I like the FZ6 but it is for sale now. I have done 26000 km on it over the past 2 years and have been all over europe on it.

$5600 is new bike country I think.

Steve
 
I wonder if you purchased the Triumph, if you would end up wanting to mod that, too. I have looking into buying one and it has some really nice aftermarket mods available for it. You may consider that the cost would possibly be much higher in the end, but the Triumph is a nice ride and pulls strong IMHO.
 
Or option two. Wait till you crash then street fighter it. Spend money on tools and learn to use them.

Tools pay for themselves many times over
 
Jman said:
I wonder if you purchased the Triumph, if you would end up wanting to mod that, too. I have looking into buying one and it has some really nice aftermarket mods available for it. You may consider that the cost would possibly be much higher in the end, but the Triumph is a nice ride and pulls strong IMHO.
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yeah if i get the triumph i would just get engine guards and givi cases. i'm unfamiliar with the street triple's reliability. i know the fizz is pretty much bulletproof and if something does go wrong repairs are most likely cheaper than the triumph...?
 
fazer.rider said:
yeah if i get the triumph i would just get engine guards and givi cases. i'm unfamiliar with the street triple's reliability. i know the fizz is pretty much bulletproof and if something does go wrong repairs are most likely cheaper than the triumph...?
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Well, when I drove the Street Triple, it just reeked of quality. Couldn't help but notice the stainless hardware and brake lines. It just felt like a really solid, well built bike. However, that is just first impressions on a brand new one. My friend has the Bonneville, and it gives the same impression as well. He has had many bikes and feels like that is his favorite, so far. It is hilarious, because whenever he gets a new bike - I enjoy the free test rides.:D That bike is actually a lot of fun to ride, too.:thumbup:
 
Jman said:
Well, when I drove the Street Triple, it just reeked of quality. Couldn't help but notice the stainless hardware and brake lines. It just felt like a really solid, well built bike. However, that is just first impressions on a brand new one. My friend has the Bonneville, and it gives the same impression as well. He has had many bikes and feels like that is his favorite, so far. It is hilarious, because whenever he gets a new bike - I enjoy the free test rides.:D That bike is actually a lot of fun to ride, too.:thumbup:
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Weird I got the exact opposite looking at the street triple R, too many tacky components, the overall finish wasn't anywhere near as good as the FZ6, and while better than the normal street triple (which I thought was a steaming pile of anodised crap) it just didn't meet the standards I would set for the price, also don't like the actual naked design.
It was definately better than the new 696 which got abysmal reviews for its overall finish, but for the price over an FZ6, with its main selling point being its engine and literally nothing else..... (granted the engine is amazing)
I did however pay about 35% less for a new FZ6 than what the street triple was selling for, and if I had bought one would have wanted all the same mods anyway. The only difference being that the triumph mods are all so outrageously overpriced, as is any parts replacement servicing etc.

Triumph have definately picked up on reliability recently however.

On the costs issue...... a street triple isn't a 'street fighter' just as the new ducati street fighter isn't a 'street fighter'. If you prefer the street triple overall as the better bike and want it as a basis for your project thats what you should buy. If you think buying one will save you all that money then you are either crazy or have extreme self control.
If your really into customising your bike one thing you'll probably notice is that street triples are a common bike, just like all the new BMW's. Every man and his dog has one (here at least) and you'll probably feel the itch to have something different verrrrrry quickly.

Obviously my opinion is biased, I made my choice a while back and stick to it, but as with everything a motorcycle is very subjective, and only you can decide what you really want.
 
To be honest, maybe this is just a really good time to learn how to do some of this stuff yourself? Read up on it get a manual, whatever you need to do, and save yourself $65/hr. Take that $65/hr and buy a 6-pack of good beer and celebrate a job well done when you've finished the job(s).
 
04fizzer said:
To be honest, maybe this is just a really good time to learn how to do some of this stuff yourself? Read up on it get a manual, whatever you need to do, and save yourself $65/hr. Take that $65/hr and buy a 6-pack of good beer and celebrate a job well done when you've finished the job(s).
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i know but i live in a condo so it's not like i can set up shop here. i already DIY oil changes and most basic maintenance. plus the major thing is the custom metal brackets which i don't have the means to DIY properly. so with this streetfighter project i might just have to bend over and take it up there a little :spank: i think the brake fluid i can DIY. yeah i still like the fizz very much even though she's been down :squid:
 
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Kriswithak said:
Weird I got the exact opposite looking at the street triple R, too many tacky components, the overall finish wasn't anywhere near as good as the FZ6, and while better than the normal street triple (which I thought was a steaming pile of anodised crap) it just didn't meet the standards I would set for the price, also don't like the actual naked design.
It was definately better than the new 696 which got abysmal reviews for its overall finish, but for the price over an FZ6, with its main selling point being its engine and literally nothing else..... (granted the engine is amazing)
I did however pay about 35% less for a new FZ6 than what the street triple was selling for, and if I had bought one would have wanted all the same mods anyway. The only difference being that the triumph mods are all so outrageously overpriced, as is any parts replacement servicing etc.

Triumph have definately picked up on reliability recently however.

On the costs issue...... a street triple isn't a 'street fighter' just as the new ducati street fighter isn't a 'street fighter'. If you prefer the street triple overall as the better bike and want it as a basis for your project thats what you should buy. If you think buying one will save you all that money then you are either crazy or have extreme self control.
If your really into customising your bike one thing you'll probably notice is that street triples are a common bike, just like all the new BMW's. Every man and his dog has one (here at least) and you'll probably feel the itch to have something different verrrrrry quickly.

Obviously my opinion is biased, I made my choice a while back and stick to it, but as with everything a motorcycle is very subjective, and only you can decide what you really want.
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Well, the one I was looking at already had a number of dealer installed mods: new arrow CF racing exhaust, really nice FE with folding LED signals and many others that I may not have been aware of. I guess the engine, like you say, was what really impresses me - even the Bonneville one.
 
fazer.rider said:
i know but i live in a condo so it's not like i can set up shop here. i already DIY oil changes and most basic maintenance. plus the major thing is the custom metal brackets which i don't have the means to DIY properly. so with this streetfighter project i might just have to bend over and take it up there a little :spank: i think the brake fluid i can DIY. yeah i still like the fizz very much even though she's been down :squid:
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If you can change your oil, you can do the brake lines and fluid, no sweat. Just take your time.
 
Jman said:
Well, the one I was looking at already had a number of dealer installed mods: new arrow CF racing exhaust, really nice FE with folding LED signals and many others that I may not have been aware of. I guess the engine, like you say, was what really impresses me - even the Bonneville one.
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When I looked at one, the first thing I did mentally was decide what I wanted to change, which included changing to the other triumph exhaust they offered, amongst many other things. When it turned out that the exhaust was somewhere in the $2500 region with a chip my choice went from hard to very easy :P
They are definately a good bike needless to say, my first bike was a Yamaha though and they hold a special place in my heart.
 
Kriswithak said:
When I looked at one, the first thing I did mentally was decide what I wanted to change, which included changing to the other triumph exhaust they offered, amongst many other things. When it turned out that the exhaust was somewhere in the $2500 region with a chip my choice went from hard to very easy :P
They are definately a good bike needless to say, my first bike was a Yamaha though and they hold a special place in my heart.
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Man, that is crazy money for an exhaust - not that what we pay isn't too high either, but :eek:! Yeah, my first street bike was the 2002 YZF600R - so I know where you are coming from.
 
Kriswithak said:
the overall finish -of the Street Triple R wasn't anywhere near as good as the FZ6, and while better than the normal street triple (which I thought was a steaming pile of anodised crap) it just didn't meet the standards I would set for the price
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:eek: Street Triple must be different in Australia than everywhere else around the world then.... never heard anyone call the Street Triple a "pile of steaming anodized crap" lol!!!
 
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