Sad day: FS 2008 FZ6 - $3300

[Xavias]

EDIT: SOLD SOLD SOLD

Hey all, I've decided that I'm not going to worry about moving and storing most my stuff on my trip to colorado, so I'm just going to sell what I can and buy what I need when I get there. This means the bike has to go.

The deets:
2008 FZ6
36k lovingly fun (and easy, I don't thrash on her) miles
Mechanically and visually in great shape!

Mods:
OSO2K Rearset setback plates
Red Rim Tape
Two Brothers Aluminum slip-on exhaust (I have the stock one too!, I paid ~$675 for this baby)
Motodynamics integrated tail light
+2 rear sprocket (better accel)
520 chain
FZ1 handlebars
12v marine grade cigarette lighter
K&N Air filter

I'm gonna miss her, but it's for the best.
Here are some pics:

Enjoy!

 

[FIZZER6]

sad day indeed! That looks like a well kept FZ6! GLWS!

 

[lytehouse]

I hope you'll be able to find a replacement for your FZ6 soon after you get here.....it would be a shame for you to live in Boulder and NOT have a bike. There are just too many great places in Colorado to ride on a motorcycle.

 

[iviyth0s]

MAN I wish this was around when I was looking haha

Good luck!

 

[Xavias]

Thanks guys, I'll definitely get a bike when I get there! Just gotta decide what!

Now to just give her a new loving home!

 

[Hellgate]

You'll love the canyons. I grew up in Estes Park. From Boulder you've got HWY's 36, 34, 7, Boulder Canyon, Peak to Peak. In Ft. Collins I LOVED Poudre Canyon, Rist Canyon, looong trip, Rabbit Ears Pass in the way to Steamboat Springs. Just watch out of gravel early in the year and animals at dusk and dawn.

http://www.coloradodot.info/travel/scenic-byways/north-central/peak-to-peak

Have FUN! I envy you SO much.

Brenda - I need a good luck happy dance, Thursday I interview with DELL in Austin.

 

[lytehouse]

Brenda - I need a good luck happy dance, Thursday I interview with DELL in Austin.

Fingers are crossed for you Pete!

Now back to the "FZ6 for sale thread".................

 

[VEGASRIDER]

Michigan to Boulder, you're going to regret selling that bike the minute you arrive. The Rocky Mountains versus the moraines of Michigan, no comparison.

 

[Deleted member 24810]

I'll buy the exhaust if you want to part out. Let me know

 

[Xavias]

Michigan to Boulder, you're going to regret selling that bike the minute you arrive. The Rocky Mountains versus the moraines of Michigan, no comparison.

I'll be buying something the first week I'm there.

But yeah, any takers? I'm trying not to part it out if possible just because with packing and moving I don't have much time to take the old exhaust off and put the stock back on.

 

[VEGASRIDER]

I brought my bike up to Idaho from Vegas by putting it in the back of a Penske Rental truck. It was nice to know that if the truck broke down, I had back up.

Good luck on the move, I know what it's like. Pack, pack, pack.

 

[Xavias]

I brought my bike up to Idaho from Vegas by putting it in the back of a Penske Rental truck. It was nice to know that if the truck broke down, I had back up.

Good luck on the move, I know what it's like. Pack, pack, pack.

Thanks! I think it's just time to move to a different bike as well. I'm looking for something with a little more character. Probably some sort of triple or v-twin.

 

[Karate.Snoopy]

Thanks! I think it's just time to move to a different bike as well. I'm looking for something with a little more character. Probably some sort of triple or v-twin.

I see a ST3 in your future, you will never look back ;-)

 

[Ohendo]

(Quoted from another thread)

After careful consideration I still think the FZ does everything I need her to and more so she's coming with me

Wait...what happened to change your mind?

 

[Xavias]

(Quoted from another thread)


Wait...what happened to change your mind?

Cost, and the ability to start over. It was going to cost me $1,000 to rent a penske truck to drive from MI to boulder. I know it's tax deductible, but on top of that I'll have to rent a storage unit for everything else for at least a couple months at $115/mo. Ran the numbers and figured out it's worth it to just sell whatever I cant' fit in my car, then buy stuff as I need it.

I really don't want to leave her behind, as she's SUCH a great bike. But she can be a great bike for someone else now.

 

[FIZZER6]

Cost, and the ability to start over. It was going to cost me $1,000 to rent a penske truck to drive from MI to boulder. I know it's tax deductible, but on top of that I'll have to rent a storage unit for everything else for at least a couple months at $115/mo. Ran the numbers and figured out it's worth it to just sell whatever I cant' fit in my car, then buy stuff as I need it.

I really don't want to leave her behind, as she's SUCH a great bike. But she can be a great bike for someone else now.

DId you account for the cost of buying a new bike (even used) for $5-7K and then you'll have to throw a couple grand into it to make it like you want and most likely higher bike insurance and lower fuel economy?

I've run the numbers too many times. Every time I've thought about upgrading a bike or car. Although we all WANT It to sound like a good financial decision to upgrade it never really, truly is in the end. :thumbup:

 

[Xavias]

I have done that as well. The other thing is, it's making me sell a few other things I don't/won't need, like furniture and such. I would have had to store it for at least 3 months when I got there at $115/mo. This way I have a fresh start, and some cash in my pocket to do the things I really want to.

Plus it'll give me the push to move to a dream bike. The FZ6 has treated me very well for over 20,000 miles. My friend's dad is going to buy her so I know she'll go to a good home.

 

[FIZZER6]

20K miles is more than most riders put on one bike. You are due. :thumbup:

 

[Xavias]

20K miles is more than most riders put on one bike. You are due. :thumbup:

Even if I decided otherwise, she's officially found a new home.

ViviiFZ6's dad has wanted that bike since I bought it, so he had first dibs. She's going to a loving home now.


Now then... on to bike shopping!!!! :rockon:

 

[lytehouse]

Happy you were able to let her go to another loving home
Now , we just need to keep an eye on the local CL