chomorro
Junior Member
So i have been riding the fz6 for a week now and its A LOT easier to ride then my old zx6r. But im still having trouble areas.
When starting off at a light from a stop on flat ground or a hill I stall out occasionally. I have tried holding the front brake and letting the rear lift then letting the brake go and it works sometimes but others the bike starts bucking. Am i just not giving it enough gas? Im afraid of an accidental burn out, so i gradually increase gas but im not sure its working for me lol.
When going around 55-60mph I have tried ducking under the windshield to see if it will get rid of the wind noise. It actually gets much louder lol, what am i doing wrong?
Im also having trouble smoothly shifting. I shift around 4-6k rpm just put putting along and when i get back on the gas the bike slows dramatically like i was braking (but im not). If i give it more gas then it yanks forward quickly. Havent been able to find the smooth shift, if it even exists.
My bike also makes some very strong engine vibration over 7k at part throttle acceleration. Is this normal? Seems normal but its hard to tell, the engine is very loud at this point.
Whats trail braking?
Anyways i know i will learn this stuff eventually but thought i would ask the pros
2nd set of questions:
3rd set of questions:
When starting off at a light from a stop on flat ground or a hill I stall out occasionally. I have tried holding the front brake and letting the rear lift then letting the brake go and it works sometimes but others the bike starts bucking. Am i just not giving it enough gas? Im afraid of an accidental burn out, so i gradually increase gas but im not sure its working for me lol.
When going around 55-60mph I have tried ducking under the windshield to see if it will get rid of the wind noise. It actually gets much louder lol, what am i doing wrong?
Im also having trouble smoothly shifting. I shift around 4-6k rpm just put putting along and when i get back on the gas the bike slows dramatically like i was braking (but im not). If i give it more gas then it yanks forward quickly. Havent been able to find the smooth shift, if it even exists.
My bike also makes some very strong engine vibration over 7k at part throttle acceleration. Is this normal? Seems normal but its hard to tell, the engine is very loud at this point.
Whats trail braking?
Anyways i know i will learn this stuff eventually but thought i would ask the pros
2nd set of questions:
First off thanks on the tips about shifting. My shifting is getting smoother by the minute!!!!!
I encountered something new today on the way to work need some tips.
I came to a stop on a hill, i was the first person at the light. As soon as i stopped and put my foot down, half way down the light turned green. I had to put both feet down because the bike started rolling backwards and my toes couldnt hold it. I stalled out and then started and revved it pretty high and took off.
What are you supposed to do in that situation? Just get good enough to start on a hill before you get your bearings down? Im going to practice this tonight lol
3rd set of questions:
Newest questions:
When exiting a driveway to get onto a busy street turning right. Do you go to the middle of the driveway facing forward, then take off and turn the handle bars right? Take off and lean the bike right? Or go out the driveway from the left side of the right driveway lane at an angle to the right and take off sort of straight??
Next, when on the freeway and going around a 50mph bridge turn. Halfway in the turn traffic is stopped. What do you do?? Your not supposed to brake in turns correct? So do you let off the throttle slowly or rear brake slowly? but if its a quick stop because traffic is stopped, ummmmm what do you do?
Thanks for all the help, you guys are making my learning experience much easier, since none of my friends ride.......
Do you guys ever use the bike lane if your making a right turn at the next street?
What i meant is: Say traffic is at a halt at a stop light in front of you about 20 cars deep. You want to turn right at the red light. Do you guys use the bike lane to cruise down past all the stopped cars to turn right?? Or do you just wait in line until its your turn.
I ask because i was told you always split lanes on the drivers side. I dont split lanes yet but using the bike lane wold give you plenty of room in some instances on the right side.
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