touring

So I'm looking at stepping up to an FZ6 from my old EX500. I've done/do a lot of long-distance riding, so on that bike I went from 16/41 stock gearing to 17/38 for a little more comfortable ride: less vibration, better fuel economy, etc. It looks like the FZ6 has a bit shorter gearbox than the...

Nice review on the the FZ09 web site on how to convert the FZ09 into a long-distance touring beast or mule. Earth, Wind & Fire - The MT09 Touring Mule :thumbup:

A local shop is running a special for front and rear mounted and balanced for 250. They are a sport touring tire. Anyone have experience with this tire or think this is a good deal?

Just like the title states, I'd like to give a little more wind protection a shot. My Puig racing screen made a huge difference over stock, but I'd like the screen to be a bit higher. If anyone is willing to trade their puig touring screen, or any other comparable touring screen for my Puig...

Hey all, I'm having a hard time finding many aftermarket windscreens for the 2006 Fz6. It seems as if there isn't many options out there, compared to the 07+....so annoying. Does anyone have any links? All I've been able to find is the Givi and the Yamaha Touring one. I'm looking for...

So, I'm selling my MIVV exhaust on my '08 FZ6 so I can get more touring accessories like rack, cases and touring windscreen. The MIVV sounds great, looks awesome, and only has around 1,500 miles on it. It cost $839 new and I'm asking $500 for it. I cannot get the videos to load on here...

I have an OEM Touring windscreen for sale. It's off a 2009. Asking $80, Free Shipping to lower 48 States Only. I will Accept PayPal only. Sold! Sold!

I am looking for a tall / touring windshield for a 2006 model. Please let me know if you have one you would like to sell

Hey all- I have an interesting dilemma. A friend of mine mentioned to me last night about how he works on auto/motorcycle shows and has a buddy who runs the Suzuki booths (or displays or whatever they're called). Anyway, he said that if I want to get, basically any type of Suzuki bike, that I...

Did anyone manage to go to Birmingham in the past week? I went on the opening day last Saturday and had a good day looking at everything, sitting on everything, getting as many freebies as I could and most importantly - I didn't impulse buy anything I didn't need! Had a package deal with a...

wife rides an 06 fz6. she NEEDS a taller windscreen, I tried ordering a puig touring screen, but it didn't fit. Please Help!

Hey All, I'm in the market for a touring screen for my '06 FZ6. Does anybody have a decent used one they'd sell me? Thanks! Tony

I use my 2007 Yamaha FZ6 for commuting right now. I'd like to eventually tour with it some. Just gotta find time to do it with work, first child, etc. I've been gearing up for commuting -- a new Nelson Rigg touring tank bag, a Xena X14 disc lock / alarm, Tourmaster riding pants, etc. -- but I...

Hi, I'm looking for a Yamaha Tall Windshield for my 2006 FZ6. This is Yamaha part number 5VX-28381-20-00. I'm in SoCal, but if you have it then I'll find a way to buy it from you. Thanks!

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Originally I wanted to make a trip down to the Florida Keys, unfortunately bad timing and lack of good plan led to the necessity to change the destination to Montreal. This was our real first motorcycle touring adventure. We wanted to finish it big and make some memories before Daniel, my...

I just bought a 2004 FZ6 last month with the plan of using it to commute daily, about a 100 mile round trip. I am pretty tall at 6'3" and looking for reduce some of the wind buffeting by installing a taller, touring style windscreen. I wondered if any of you might have had experience or know who...

I have read all these posts about doing the 15t conversion on the front sprocket for better torque but what's the best setup for long distance riding? I'm wanting to bring down the rpm's at highways speeds and dont care about low end torque or top speed. Suggestions?

Hello! I havent been on here for a long time cuz I no longer ride my FZ6 :( I left it at home and now I'm starting a motorcycle trip in Asia. I began in Bali, bought a $400 old Banger and rode 4000km across indonesia, now I'm in Thailand traveling north, soon to meet my buddy in BKK. We'll be...

I'm looking at getting a better touring windscreen. I've read a tonne on this subject here and elsewhere, from chopping mods, to venting mods, to the Laminar lip, and different height/rake angles on screens. I like the esthetics of the stock screen and height. However, on the S1 I own large...