Recent content by PeterK

The bike has been identified as a possible Honda CBR919.

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The topic starter has yet to take his/her MSF course. FZ6 is suggested by a sales person.

I would not suggest the FZ6 as a first bike, regardless of the price.

Graduated!

Still for sale. Bump.

If I was a full-time student, I would not be looking for a full-time job. Different priorities. I would ask for more hours if that... As for leeching... There's a fine line between leeching on the company and being leeched... All things considered, I would go for the former. :)

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I second this nomination. Maybe an R1200R.

Cannot help, but I noticed that the FZ6 is compared to bikes from 20+ years ago more than anything else... ;)

Thanks everyone for your replies. After further careful consideration I have decided to keep the FZ6 for another season. Now the white stuff must go.

Belts need less maintenance, run more smoothly.

I would go with a 250. Honda Rebel was my first bike. Let him ride for at least a season.

I have two complaints about the FZ6: lack of torque at low RPM and high insurance cost. As inconveniences I would list chain drive and my wrist hurts after an hour on the bike. The latter I would think is my fault -- bad riding position and I can adjust. F800ST pros: belt drive, ABS, heated...

Hello, riders... I do have an FZ6'07. But lately I have found myself thinking about the Iron. Maybe it's just voices in my head but I really like the idea of the belt drive. Maybe it's FZ6's lack of torque (perceived?). I know these are very different bikes and it's hard for me to justify the...