DigitalOverride
Junior Member
Hey all,
I joined a few weeks ago and have trawled the forum for a lot of excellent info. I've been riding a 1996 Suzuki GSF600N Bandit, which is a lot like the FZ6 only slower, less agile, and not to mention older, and I did my certification on an FZ6 so I've wanted one for the past two years. The Suzuki has been a good bike, but I finally decided to make the jump yesterday and bought a 2009 FZ6 S2 ABS (naked, of course), which I will be picking up next weekend.
She's got 6000km (or about 3800 miles for you imperialists ) so far, LeoVince SBK Evo lids, and an aftermarket taillight that includes indicators. Original exhaust is included in the sales price, as is side carrying bags (which I won't be using), and the bike has had the first 1000km service as well as the prep service documented by a licensed dealer.
Price: 82.5K NOK (which is approx 15K USD, or 8.5K GBP)
New, the FZ6 was about 120K NOK (or approx 21.5K USD, or 12K GBP), so the price is good for the Norwegian market.
I will be adding a lower cowl fairing simply because I think it looks good, and I'll check with some people about getting some of the remaining chrome bits either replaced or painted black. I will also be adding a main stand, since I will have to perform most of the work by myself, and roller protectors will be going on too just in case. My driving instructor actually highsided when we were on a track day (I was driving my Bandit), and the roller protectors really did an amazing job of keeping the tank in particular free of scratches.
Anyway, also got a great deal on new riding gear. I've been riding with Halvarssons Outlast synthetics so far as I've mostly been riding to work, but now that I've gotten a few miles under my belt getting out on the road and not to mention the track will be a goal.
After much deliberation and trying on suits I decided to go for the Dainese Avro P one-piece, with Full Metal gloves and Torque Pro Out Air boots. The Halvarssons back brace I've been riding with has served me well so far, but for the leathers I'll be using a Dainese Gilet Wave 2 Neck, which includes chest and neck protectors as well. Since I'm part polar bear and get hot even in the synthetics, I also went for an Air Tech undersuit and I'm really looking forward to see how it works. Getting out of leathers is difficult enough, and a lot of locals noted that with an undersuit it becomes a lot less squirrely. I'll put up some pictures and reviews once I've actually received them, and again when I've had a chance to ride with them.
Glad to be a part of the club, and the days until next weekend really can't go fast enough
Cheers!
Martin
I joined a few weeks ago and have trawled the forum for a lot of excellent info. I've been riding a 1996 Suzuki GSF600N Bandit, which is a lot like the FZ6 only slower, less agile, and not to mention older, and I did my certification on an FZ6 so I've wanted one for the past two years. The Suzuki has been a good bike, but I finally decided to make the jump yesterday and bought a 2009 FZ6 S2 ABS (naked, of course), which I will be picking up next weekend.
She's got 6000km (or about 3800 miles for you imperialists ) so far, LeoVince SBK Evo lids, and an aftermarket taillight that includes indicators. Original exhaust is included in the sales price, as is side carrying bags (which I won't be using), and the bike has had the first 1000km service as well as the prep service documented by a licensed dealer.
Price: 82.5K NOK (which is approx 15K USD, or 8.5K GBP)
New, the FZ6 was about 120K NOK (or approx 21.5K USD, or 12K GBP), so the price is good for the Norwegian market.
I will be adding a lower cowl fairing simply because I think it looks good, and I'll check with some people about getting some of the remaining chrome bits either replaced or painted black. I will also be adding a main stand, since I will have to perform most of the work by myself, and roller protectors will be going on too just in case. My driving instructor actually highsided when we were on a track day (I was driving my Bandit), and the roller protectors really did an amazing job of keeping the tank in particular free of scratches.
Anyway, also got a great deal on new riding gear. I've been riding with Halvarssons Outlast synthetics so far as I've mostly been riding to work, but now that I've gotten a few miles under my belt getting out on the road and not to mention the track will be a goal.
After much deliberation and trying on suits I decided to go for the Dainese Avro P one-piece, with Full Metal gloves and Torque Pro Out Air boots. The Halvarssons back brace I've been riding with has served me well so far, but for the leathers I'll be using a Dainese Gilet Wave 2 Neck, which includes chest and neck protectors as well. Since I'm part polar bear and get hot even in the synthetics, I also went for an Air Tech undersuit and I'm really looking forward to see how it works. Getting out of leathers is difficult enough, and a lot of locals noted that with an undersuit it becomes a lot less squirrely. I'll put up some pictures and reviews once I've actually received them, and again when I've had a chance to ride with them.
Glad to be a part of the club, and the days until next weekend really can't go fast enough
Cheers!
Martin
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