Newbie looking to buy FZ6

[Rice_Rocket]

Hey guys,

Well I'm looking at an FZ6 for this season end/for fun. Not quite sure what I want yet, so I've been reading and reading trying to figure out if this will fit me, which I'm sure it would.

I've had 2 bikes: a 1999 Katana, and a 2000 CBR600 F4

All gone now, trying to be a "family man" since I just had my first baby girl a few months ago. Partly for fun because I miss it, partly for an investment purpose.. looking to get another bike. I've always been a gearhead for cars, and a few years ago switched to motorcycles. I do like variety, so if I can find a good deal on a nice bike, then I'd love to snatch it up. I'll fix up and maintain what I can.. and maybe next season I'll sell it for a profit, and change bikes again... unless I love this one and don't do it

I'm mainly looking into any pro's and cons of the FZ6, and what to look for. This would be my first "partially naked" bike, so I'm not sure what to expect. I have been trolling the forums for a week or so just reading up on possible mods, possible problems, and general how to's etc to see if there are any "tricks".

The only thing I've thought of are: putting on full fairings... worth it or not, and how to? I kind of like/hate the naked look.. so I would most likely not do a thing for until next season unless I get time or have a spurt of confidence to work in the winter

 

[ELIZABETH]

Lower fairings are not sold in the US, so that may be a problem. Have you looked at the FZ6R? It has the full fairings.

 

[Rice_Rocket]

Oooh, I saw some pictures of people converting them. Well then no worries. I thought about the FZ6R but price wise since they're so "hot" a comparable price to what I'm getting is at least $2,000 more... so forget that! Part of me finding good deals on bikes, there's almost never a good deal around here for an R6 that isn't beaten, salvaged, or something is funky...

 

[greg]

what are you looking for in a bike/what will you use it for?

 

[Rice_Rocket]

I am not looking for anything in particular. I don't like cruisers, so I guess it's "the look" of the bike. I used my other bikes to commute to work 50% of the time, and the rest would be for fun to go out with friends, run short errands.

Ultimate goal was to make it to the track eventually, but I have never had the time (nearest track is a good 1- 1.5 hrs ride). I much liked my other two bikes for their "more upright" position than say.. a GSX-R which made my wrists and neck hurt after 30-40 mins ride (my friends and I do swap bikes for fun).

Have also looked at SV 650's but I think I like the FZ6 more. Also like the look of older fireblades, but being 10 years older and most of the time almost as expensive.. I might as well get a newer bike. I don't need 150hp, but the Katana was honestly a little underpowered and overweight... I still liked it