Recent content by Grey Thumper

Major thanks for the awesome responses, everyone. Yep, first thing I'll do is see if I can get used to the height before I make any changes.

Thanks reiobard. Yeah, it seems like just tiptoeing (or using balls of feet) has the fewest compromises. I should just live with the bike for a while before making any changes.

"Kamusta" Belgican, that's good to know. So, you just adjusted the rear preload? Hmmm, that's not a bad tip, will play around with it once I get the bike. It's cool that you don't feel the need to flatfoot. I find it convenient to flatfoot, but I don't know if it's a "must have" for me. I've...

Hi there, new member here. This is a fantastically useful site on one of my favorite bikes. I really love the FZ6 and am planning on getting one once I sell my current bike (BMW F650CS). I just have a concern with seat height. I'm only 5'7" (maybe 5'8" with boots, at best). The Beemer's...