Goodbye to my FZ6. A look back.

[Caladin]

After over 6 years of ownership and 116,000km/72,000mi it has come time to part with my FZ6. I'm gonna miss her. She has carried through 10 provinces, 2 territories and 36 states. From as far north as the Arctic Circle to the far southern tip of Key West in Florida.

She never left me stranded, and always got me home safe.

In comemerating my time with the bike I thought about posting pictures of my odometer rolling over every 10k km, but decided that I would rather share the places my faithful fz6 has taken me.

So without further ado......

Cabot Trail - Nova Scotia

Oregon Coast

Outside Arizona Crater

Red Rock Canyon - Utah

Moab - Utah

Arches National Park - Utah

Rocky Mountain National Park - Colorado

Rocky Mountain National Park - Colorado

Mt. Rushmore - South Dakota

Mile Zero - St. Johns - Newfoundand

Bell Island - Newfoundland

Confederation Bridge - New Brunswick

Camping - Ontario

One of countless flat tires over the years - Alberta

About to get wet - Alberta

Glacier National Parkway - Alberta

Glacier National Parkway - Alberta

First time camping - Alberta

 

[Caladin]

US129

US129

Grand Tetons - Wyoming

Grand Tetons - Wyoming

Buffalo in Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park

Montana

Key West - Florida

Tree of Shame - US129 - Tennessee

Surviving the sand storm - Monument Valley - Utah

A late night ride off the beaten path through Capitol Reef National Park - Utah

Glaciers outside Hyder - Alaska

 

[Caladin]

Bear Glacier - Stewart - BC

Top of the World Highway - Alaska

Midnight in Kluane National Park - Yukon

Midnight in the Yukon

Some places you just cant help buy want to explore. - Yukon

Dempster Highway - Yukon

Dempster Highway - Yukon

Woohoo! - Yukon

Dempster Highway - North West Territories

12:05am and setting up camp.

Road markers for in the snow - Dempster Highway - Yukon

Mt. Baker - Washington

It's been a blast!

 

[Caladin]

And one picture of my new ride. I hope it fills the big shoes my FZ6 now leaves empty.

 

[Yasko]

Thanks for sharing....:rockon:

Great looking new bike.:thumbup:

 

[PosterFZ6]

There's no words to describe how jealous I am. You have seen some fantastic places. I can only dream to do the same.

FJR is one lucky lady.

 

[teeter]

Wow. Beautiful tribute.

Farewell FZ6. Here's to continued adventures!

 

[Grodd70]

That was a very fitting tribute to your bike and thank you very much for sharing the great pictures. The one of the buffalo actually had me laughing...kept thinking "wholly ___ those things are big" LOL

The new bike looks great.....

Ride safe

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

That was nery, very neat.

I envy you, your bike and all your travels... Great memories... Hope you'll still stick around.

BTW, You'll love that 2013 FJR, especially with the electronic cruise control, new electronic dash, etc. Easily, a 200,000 mile machine..

The main FJR forum I frequent, (lots of information, tech tips, etc) and most folks are EXTREMLY KNOWLEDGEABLE:

FJRForum

 

[Erci]

You covered all of that on FZ6 and NOW you get FJR?! You're gonna need to explore new planets on your new bike! :rof:

Great stuff, man!

 

[shamrocker]

That's amazing! Congratulations on the new bike!

 

[Dresnewtoy]

Awesome, absolutely bloody awesome.

I would like to follow in your footsteps some day.

Keep inspiring us!!!!!!

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

For the new FJR as it doesn't have any helmet locks (save your FZ6 lock assembly):

 

[motojoe122]

WOW, thats some great travels! Thank you very much for sharing your memories.

 

[dpaul007]

There's no words to describe how jealous I am. You have seen some fantastic places. I can only dream to do the same.

x a million. I would love to do all that traveling. Hopefully I will.

 

[pookamatic]

What others have said. Thanks for sharing.

What seat did you have on the 6?

 

[lytehouse]

Caladin.....I'm sure I speak for others when I say "I hope you will stick around the forum".
You're ride reports were always among the best here. I'd hate to miss out on those this summer.
Have fun on the new Yamaha, hope she takes you to new heights :Sport:

 

[1Animal1]

I'm new here so don't know of you... though I do have to say, your pics and bike look amazing, and what a brilliant feat to be have clocked up so many amazing miles.

Good luck with the new bike - Hope you have many more safe adventures with equally stunning photos opportunities.

Tim

 

[Karate.Snoopy]

ADV ADV ADV...man oh man, that was a cool tribute. Now if you will excuse me I need to call in sick while at work :liar: and get out on the open road...:Flash:

 

[crowelor]

What an inspirational thread. Thank you for sharing all those awesome pictures.

I hope to put as many miles and see as many incredible scenes on my FZ6 before upgrading to an FJR later in life.