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If you mostly commute, (I feel like a Metzler Pimp today) I would buy a multi-compound tire like the Roadtech Z6. There are other tires that are similiar, but once I found these I did not have the need to keep looking. Unless you are "very aggressive" when riding the street you won't need...

+1000 I love the Metzler Z6

Changing the oil on an FZ6 is cake! Everything is accessible and it is rewarding to work on your own bike. The internet is your friend, if you get stuck on how to do something, search it and you will find pictures and videos to help you through it. Good luck!

I work in the Bay Area and I live in the Sacramento Valley

If you are going allow the front tire to leave the ground, it is best to ensure that there are no law enforcement observers enjoying the show... :-)

I wouldn't shave the seat or adjust the suspension. I too am 5"7" and I have had no problems with the height of the bike. I would (as others have suggested) get used to the bike first and if it seems like you are not confident, then you could shave the seat (won't be as comfortable for longer...

OK, I would recommend the Metzler RoadTech Z6s. Based on the type of riding you say you are doing you will want a multi-compound tire that will give you good life. My bike is a commuter bike and I average 10,000 to 16,000 miles for a set of tires. I have taken these tires to the track and the...

I like the riding position of the FZ6, it is much more comfortable for my 156 mile daily commute! Plus, I love to wheelie the FZ6 without the fear of 1382cc's!!! I won't lie, the fun factor aka fear factor is greater on the Busa, but the FZ6 is a much better daily bike than the Busa.

What do you do for a living? I am a Soldier:america: How long have you owned your FZ6? December 2005 What other modes of transport do you have? 2008 Hayabusa, 2008 Toyota Sienna, 2007 Silverado 3500 Dually If you could have any bike what would it be? I have my dream bike, but if I...