Kassassin
Junior Member
So I have been racing Bikes for a couple years and riding them most my life(pedal bikes). I love 2 wheels. I took my msf course for my lisence a while ago but never had the need or money to buy a bike( but I wanted one like all hell)
Well, I finally had the money and the reason(lots of commuting). I picked up a *gasp* fz6 as my first bike. Took it safe out of the lot(wearing full gear. I != squid) ~Two weeks later I am loving the bike. Super docile(car like) under 7k rpms which makes it really easy to deal with, and super fun when you occasionally decide to have some fun. I have like 500 miles on it now did my first oil change and the oil looked horrible. Lots of metal flakes and a very mucky brown color. Lubed the chain.. checked tires(which the dealer over inflated the rear to 56psi).. etc. Awesome bike. Exactly what I was looking for even though I walked into the dealer wanting an r6s(and glad I didnt get it)
I am assuming that the bike racing took care of a lot of the 2 wheel dynamics because it came really easily to me. My biggest issue was learning to use a manual.
Anyways! new to the forum. Reading around. Liking the tips and help. Felt like saying hello. Even if my entrance can possibly make a new rider get the 600 he probably shouldn't get.
Questions: When should I start worrying about chain tension, clutch cables, brake fluid?
Well, I finally had the money and the reason(lots of commuting). I picked up a *gasp* fz6 as my first bike. Took it safe out of the lot(wearing full gear. I != squid) ~Two weeks later I am loving the bike. Super docile(car like) under 7k rpms which makes it really easy to deal with, and super fun when you occasionally decide to have some fun. I have like 500 miles on it now did my first oil change and the oil looked horrible. Lots of metal flakes and a very mucky brown color. Lubed the chain.. checked tires(which the dealer over inflated the rear to 56psi).. etc. Awesome bike. Exactly what I was looking for even though I walked into the dealer wanting an r6s(and glad I didnt get it)
I am assuming that the bike racing took care of a lot of the 2 wheel dynamics because it came really easily to me. My biggest issue was learning to use a manual.
Anyways! new to the forum. Reading around. Liking the tips and help. Felt like saying hello. Even if my entrance can possibly make a new rider get the 600 he probably shouldn't get.
Questions: When should I start worrying about chain tension, clutch cables, brake fluid?