Robmac
Junior Member
Well I finally have 500 KMs on my new 2008 FZ6.
I've had it about a month now but the weather has not cooperated at all.
So far so good. I have been following the break-in procedure and I've only had her over 8k rpms two times, for a grand total of maybe 4 - 6 seconds. I mostly keep her in the 4k - 5k ranges and from time to time I'll let her touch 7K between shifts. (She never once went above 7k rpms for the first 300 KMs). I've been restraining myself and I admit it has been very hard, but it's for a good cause).
I did a 100 km trip yesterday (50 KM) each way, and I was sure to vary the speeds between 80 and 120 km/h. The old butt got a little numb and I find that the bars are a little buzzy around 5K - 6K rpms sustained revs. I'll think that I'll look into getting a throttle lock (cruise control) for longer road trips.
Today I took her for a spin and was surprised in that she is noticeably more peppier... it's hard to describe, but she just has a little more get up and go compared to earlier in the week.
I've also noticed that one of the bolts holding on rear splash guard on has gone missing, I zipped tied it and it should get me to my 1,000 km first service. (Plastic automotive zip ties are worth their weight in gold... IMO).
Other than that everything has been excellent, I'm very happy with my purchase so far.
I can't wait until I can start using the upper rpms...
I've had it about a month now but the weather has not cooperated at all.
So far so good. I have been following the break-in procedure and I've only had her over 8k rpms two times, for a grand total of maybe 4 - 6 seconds. I mostly keep her in the 4k - 5k ranges and from time to time I'll let her touch 7K between shifts. (She never once went above 7k rpms for the first 300 KMs). I've been restraining myself and I admit it has been very hard, but it's for a good cause).
I did a 100 km trip yesterday (50 KM) each way, and I was sure to vary the speeds between 80 and 120 km/h. The old butt got a little numb and I find that the bars are a little buzzy around 5K - 6K rpms sustained revs. I'll think that I'll look into getting a throttle lock (cruise control) for longer road trips.
Today I took her for a spin and was surprised in that she is noticeably more peppier... it's hard to describe, but she just has a little more get up and go compared to earlier in the week.
I've also noticed that one of the bolts holding on rear splash guard on has gone missing, I zipped tied it and it should get me to my 1,000 km first service. (Plastic automotive zip ties are worth their weight in gold... IMO).
Other than that everything has been excellent, I'm very happy with my purchase so far.
I can't wait until I can start using the upper rpms...