Recent content by effingham brian

Well, I just switched from my FZ6 to an R6 last week. I must say that I had a lot of second thoughts at first. My FZ6 was so comfortable, why would I switch ??? Well, after a week of riding the R6 (1300 miles) I'm starting to prefer the lower riding position, especially on the interstate...

very sweet looking ride....someday....a liter bike in my future !! (or do you say litre ?) I concur the silver with gold forks looks awesome !

Yup, I did read that they decreased the hp of the '09 secondary to some noise reduction requirement. Curiously, the Yamaha dealer claimed no knowledge of this and gave me a blank stare when I mentioned that. (I think they were playing possum) I'm sure my '09 has more than enough horsepower to...

Yup mexicant, I've already noticed that about the R6 forum. I'll be a grandpa there for sure. My username is sevo6 there. I did get some useful information about relieving my cramped shifting foot by changing to a GP shift pattern which essentially puts the shift rod on the opposite side of...

A curious side note...... When I was riding my Fizzer, I used to get "waves" all the time from all types of riders on all kinds of bikes. Where I live is definitely "harley country". In fact, last week the local HD dealer had a birthday bash with live entertainment, etc. I rode by there...

thanks for the input fz1inNH about dealer expertise. I do occasionally ride with people out of my local dealership, as they have a weekly ride. When I show up with my R6 I aniticipate getting some grief. Then again, I'll just say something to the effect of, "See, I told you I was interested...

Yeah, I really liked the orange, too. I saw the color on the official Yamaha site and thought "That looks interesting, wouldn't mind seeing it in person" I had to go to an out-of-town Yamaha dealer to look at any R6's at all. My local dealear mainly stocks "star" motorcycles/cruisers/ and Yami...

First of all, thanks to Fz1nh and smoothpapa for their kind words and input. As far as the cancer goes...so far all my follow up CT exams are negative so it's so far so good. It was at the very least a quick way to lose 20 lbs.! but I can't recommend it. I appreciate not getting flamed for...

well, i rode betty just over 200 miles today. I'm not trying to make this into a review of the R6...but what the heck. If I get flamed then so be it. First of all, let me introduce myself. I've been riding only about 6 wks. In that time I've managed to accrue 2700 miles, which is i'm sure...

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Well, I was minding my own business when I opened my garage and Lo and Behold ! Veronica transformed into.....an R6 ! think I'll name her "Betty" keeping in line with the Archie comics motif. Seriously, after molling it over in my head; After riding my fizzer for 2500 miles in 1 month of...

hello, I'm actually looking to play in a men's league hockey for the fall as there is no rink in effingham. can you tell me about your league in breese ?

I rode her from effingham illnois to champaign. (150 miles roundtrip). It was in the 90's today. I didn't see a lot of bikers on the interstate today. did manage a couple waves from other bikers. I'm also getting more brazen (stupid) as on a straightaway with no cops that I could see, and no...

hello, yes i'm living in effingham now and generally am available for riding after work. most weekends though i go up to naperville to see family.

I think there is a bit of difference with decreasing wind/buffeting after installing the puig windscreen, but it's not that dramatic a difference as far as I can tell. To tell the truth, I haven't even decided if I like it's look over the stock screen. I may go with the "dark smoke" but then I...