steve.getsiv
New Member
I picked up my FZ6 last October. Maybe I should have bought a super sport but this is my first street bike and I didn't want something I couldn't handle.
Mods so far: Akrapovic exhaust; front fork springs 90 KG/mm, 15 wt oil, dropped fork tubes 20mm; Competition Werkes foot pegs; Pirelli Angel GT's; new spark plugs, set gaps, and checked plug caps for tightness; heated grips; dual light wiring; Cee Baileys 22" windscreen; and Pazzo adjustable levers.
Initially, I put on a set of drag bars which I thought were much better than stock. Kinda reminded me of my old RM125. Last weekend I did the install of these Apex 3" riser adjustable clip on bars. I kept all the original parts including the stock triple clamp so I can easily switch back to drag bars or stock bars if desired. All 3 sets of bars have brass inserts JB welded for stock bar end weights. And yes, the bar end weights are necessary and make a massive difference in terms of eliminating vibration.
I've got the overall width set at 29.5" not counting the bar end weights. I still need to trim the bars but I'll wait until I have the grips in the perfect position. I'm trying some different options in terms of position, pull-back, angles, etc. I can't find much information other than to set it where it feels most comfortable, keeping my hands and arms loose and relaxed. I do have the levers positioned for minimal movement of my wrists.
I bought a used triple clamp and cut off the bar mounts, sanded down the triple clamp with grits from 150 all the way to 1500 and then polished with Mother's.
Initially I had things set way too wide but once I rotated the lower clamps as far forward as possible and added more pull back it began to feel very natural. The Apex bars themselves are well made and very adjustable.
If anyone else has some experience with clips ons, I would sure appreciate any input. If anyone else is considering this mod, don't hesitate to ask questions...
Mods so far: Akrapovic exhaust; front fork springs 90 KG/mm, 15 wt oil, dropped fork tubes 20mm; Competition Werkes foot pegs; Pirelli Angel GT's; new spark plugs, set gaps, and checked plug caps for tightness; heated grips; dual light wiring; Cee Baileys 22" windscreen; and Pazzo adjustable levers.
Initially, I put on a set of drag bars which I thought were much better than stock. Kinda reminded me of my old RM125. Last weekend I did the install of these Apex 3" riser adjustable clip on bars. I kept all the original parts including the stock triple clamp so I can easily switch back to drag bars or stock bars if desired. All 3 sets of bars have brass inserts JB welded for stock bar end weights. And yes, the bar end weights are necessary and make a massive difference in terms of eliminating vibration.
I've got the overall width set at 29.5" not counting the bar end weights. I still need to trim the bars but I'll wait until I have the grips in the perfect position. I'm trying some different options in terms of position, pull-back, angles, etc. I can't find much information other than to set it where it feels most comfortable, keeping my hands and arms loose and relaxed. I do have the levers positioned for minimal movement of my wrists.
I bought a used triple clamp and cut off the bar mounts, sanded down the triple clamp with grits from 150 all the way to 1500 and then polished with Mother's.
Initially I had things set way too wide but once I rotated the lower clamps as far forward as possible and added more pull back it began to feel very natural. The Apex bars themselves are well made and very adjustable.
If anyone else has some experience with clips ons, I would sure appreciate any input. If anyone else is considering this mod, don't hesitate to ask questions...
