My first real streetbike.

[FastZipper6]

Hi all,
I'm new to streetbikes but I've owned about 14 dirtbikes and dualsports. I guess it was time for a change so a couple days ago I bought a Red 2006 FZ6 that had only 3980 miles on it(thanks to whoever for breaking it in for me) and got it for $5500 out the door. It looks new to me and so far it's a blast riding it.
A few things I don't particularly like are the clunky shifting in the low gears and the clutch that has a small release point. I guess that comes with the territory. Or does it?
I love the power and the handling and the brakes and of course the looks of the bike and am looking forward to doing some fun rides real soon. It will be mostly a commuter(darn gas here in San Diego is about $4.50 a gallon now and only going to go up) but on the days off I will hit the twisties.

A couple questions: My bike came with Battlax tires but what's the stock brand and sizes?

Why no helmet lock? That's weird.

Mine didn't come with a manual. Is there a .pdf for it or where can I get a manual for cheap?

Anyway, you'll be hearing from me from time to time as I'm new to this whole street thing. I gotta learn to ride differently. I want to motocross it in the corners.

See you all on the street.

 

[hot4teach]

A couple questions: My bike came with Battlax tires but what's the stock brand and sizes?

Stock tires on mine are Dunlop Sportmax D252 120/70 ZR17 and 180/55 ZR17.

 

[DocFZ6]

Stock tires on mine are Dunlop Sportmax D252 120/70 ZR17 and 180/55 ZR17.

Same here on the tires, Dunlop's. My bike is an 07. Don't know came on the 06's. The hard shifting comes with the territory, You get use to it.





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[PrayHarder]

A couple questions: My bike came with Battlax tires but what's the stock brand and sizes?

Mine came stock with the Battelaxe 020's
My friends came with Dunlaps, both are '05 Silver FZ6's bought within 50 miles of each other.

Why no helmet lock? That's weird.

I know I thought that it was weird and it stinks!

Mine didn't come with a manual. Is there a .pdf for it or where can I get a manual for cheap?

I think you will enjoy this link !

http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-technical/320-2004-through-2007-manuals-download-here.html



Enjoy your bike !!!!

 

[VEGASRIDER]

Welcome Fastzipper6! Even though most of your answers has been answered by the other replies, you could have found all the answers by using the search tab. This feature is only available once you become a forum member. This is a great site for Q's and A's.

Helmet locks are only avialabe for bikes from '07 and on.

 

[idanny]

mine came with a hElmet lock from the guy I bought it from so you can buy them aftermarket. What kinda dual sport bikes did you have, I have an 05 btw.

 

[DefyInertia]

Welcome to the site and to street bikes.

The front brake is your friend and smooth is king...don't motocross it

Post some pictures of your dual sport(s)!

 

[FastZipper6]

Thanks everyone for the help and the kind welcoming.

So, I guess the BT020's are stock after all. That's cool.

Special thanks for the link to the manuals. That really helps.

Got a helmet lock too. Who doesn't need that?

Here's my last dualsport: a 2005 Suzuki DRZ400S with Rekluse Z Auto Clutch and a bunch of other addons. I hated to get rid of it but I lost a job last year and needed the money. It was a fun bike and I did a desert run on it. A bit heavy but it did the trick.