Recent content by templar

Ya know how many times that bird had to be re-fueled during a mission? 1st refill came upon taking off.

Many thanks for replies/input. I thought these dealers' comments had me scratching my head.

Did a 150-mile ride today in high 30-degree [am] and mid-40's [pm] weather. Long underwear, turtleneck, scarf, insulated insert under sweat shirt, w/insulated riding jacket, heavy wool socks. Hands still got cold in morning with gloves w/liners. Really thinking of heated gloves.

How come Yamaha Dealers declare the '06 and earlier FZ1's are superior to the newer FZ1?

Did the exhaust drilling mod. I used a 1/2"-12" long Aviation drill [$12 US]. Same price as a masonry drill. Drilled two holes into each exhaust port, reamed holes out more. No problems, but use low rpm's on drill. Cuts better. Result: Considering the price of aftermarket exhausts this...

Own '08 FZ6. Bought it getting back into riding after a 30-year break. Was a Triumph freak. FZ6 is a tough bike to upgrade from. 'Bout the only place to go is with a 1-liter, and then I don't believe the move is a quantum leap.

Too Bad you're riding into the Fall Monsoons, but have a good trip. See you on Campus.

My FZ6 has a quirk in it likes to feel the rear wheel moving to shift in conditions your described. Don't know if this is unique to my bike or the FZ6 nature. I also found just letting the clutch out enough to trip the transmission will allow shifting as FB4 wrote.

"Da Boss"...aka: Wife...ordered me to put buddy pegs on the FZ6 so she can "Ride, Sally, Ride" and be "Born To Be Wild". Previous bike owner removed the pegs, but left the buddy peg mounting frame on Those things aren't cheap. What's a good aftermarket pair of Buddy Pegs fitting an '08...

The Aussies and Kiwi's passed the Rapture and Zombie Apocalyptic deadline. ..Since those boys and girls are still around causing all sorts of mischief...We all know what those people are like......I must be safe for the next few months before the 2012 Mayan Thing kicks in. See you on Campus...

Congrats! You'll do fine. Just remember in basic USA will attempt to throws a lot stress/anxiety at you letting you know you can take it. The other item is you'll become part of a group. People having problems have trouble becoming part of a group. You'll be OK. Good luck. Good fortune.

Many thanks for the write-up. I was able to ride the FZ8 the other day, but wasn't able to compare to the 1. You reaffirmed my impressions although my riding style hasn't used all the FZ6's hp...yet. Enjoy your FZ1! Good looking machine!

BTW, anyone interested in this left over '09 FZ6, the link: Cycle Enterprises Inventory

It sounds like a nice, USED bike, but the fellow's price is fanciful IMHO. Check out NADA Website for value in your area on this bike. NADA is more real world than Kelly. In my region this bike be $4200 to $4500; average price. If you're financing banks will only loan 90% book value...

Bummer. I doubt its anything you did or didn't do. It's rough over most the globe, and way beyond any one's control.