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Oh for sure! I seen a guy trying to sell an 09 650R with 1800 miles on it for $6K, claimed he bought it with warranty for $9K!! Just because he overpaid for that bike doesn't mean anyone else will. You can buy that bike brand new for less than $7K, not sure why anyone would though. :confused...

Did a quick search on CL, no wonder you're feeling the way you are, those people are smoking the good stuff! :eek: Jeez!!! People in NoCal are CRAZY thinking they can get the prices they're asking for their FZ's.

I've seen some in AZ, NV, and UT. I'm not too sure about the DMV thing, but I know lots of people have done it. To me, I'd rather save myself $2K+, I'll never buy new again unless I have money to burn. The miles on these bikes don't bother me too much since the engine is so durable. Besides I'd...

Man, it's the same thing in SoCal. I've seen nothing but 1st gens going for anywhere from $3500-$4500 and they all have at least 10K miles on them, most have 20-25K miles. Perhaps we need to go to another state and buy? :D

Looks like you've had some fun, awesome!

This past summer in SoCal was just as bad, seemed like every week there was at least one fatality. Almost all could have been avoided. The way I see it, you as a rider MUST be on the defensive side at ALL times. The term "accident" gets thrown around too much. IMHO there are very few real...

What exactly does "repacking the swing arm" mean/entail? Is it the swing arm bushings? Sorry for my lack of knowledge, I don't have an FZ yet. :D

Thank you for realizing that! Riding a completely naked bike gets your whole torso blasted with wind, like a big sail. It seems that those with windshields are always trying to find one that is taller to put the wind in a more comfortable place. From what I've seen, unless you go to a huge...

My 2nd favorite local road, good ol' Little T! This is the road where I learned to LEAN my bike over, that down hill series of switchbacks is still a little scary!

Aww, come on now! I've been up there twice in the last few months and I live in the SGV and I was on my naked SV! That road is worth the ride, as is 243, 38, and heck, even Palomar Mountain and that whole area down there. That's why I want to get me an FZ6! Ride to ANY road and not hate the trip...

I'm surprised to hear you say the FZ seat is uncomfortable after an hour. My SV 's seat most definitely sucks, most people complain about it too. Glad to hear this worked out for you! :thumbup:

I'm actually really glad to read that! I've read reviews and people comments to reviews, a little bit of reading on this site and that's how I got to those mpg numbers for the FZ6. I'm glad to read it's better than I thought! Also, I'd say the FZ6 is a better "starter" bike than the SV...

No SV has a gas gauge, they have a gas light. It starts blinking when you've got 1 gallon left and turns solid when you have .5 gallons remaining. Really annoying. Better than having a petc*ck any day though. ;)

I've never heard of any SV, that constantly got over 55mpg. That's just someone getting a little carried away. My Ninja 500R used to get 55mpg regularly and if you tried, you could get 60mpg. The best I've ever gotten with my SV was 46mpg. From what I've read about the FZ6, real world is about...

No one goes by dyno numbers unless specified, so how was I or anyone else to know? No need to warn me, I know A LOT about false advertising, could write numerous papers on the subject. However you did the same thing because you lacked to specify your numbers were rear wheel hp numbers. ;)

I whole heartedly agree about the windshield; it's ok not having one, but only for a while on the highway. It makes for some fatigue inducing hellish rides when you're at 80+mph and there's any kind of head wind. It will definitely taint your riding if you do a lot of highway. I will however...

For wind noise, wear some ear plugs. They'll not only cut down on noise and save your hearing, but they'll also cut down fatigue. As for the mirrors, I'm actually quite surprised you can see behind you. The FZ mirrors are the best I've experienced as they're so wide. You can always get mirror...

I have an '05 SV650N (naked) and I've briefly ridden an FZ6. Here's some info you might find helpful. Wind: You can ride the naked SV on the highway for as long as you want. I don't even have a windscreen, you just get used to it. I used to have a Ninja 500R and the windscreen would cause...

Thanks for the rep comment.

I'd love to try the FZ on the freeway. :D This is exactly the way I see it, which is why I'm leaning towards getting an FZ6!