The FZ6 is no longer offered for 2010

[StratLC]

I saw that last night when I visited the site. I hope we can still get stuff for our bikes, and they keep parts for us at the shops for quick fixes if we need them.

StratLC

 

[RJ2112]

I saw that last night when I visited the site. I hope we can still get stuff for our bikes, and they keep parts for us at the shops for quick fixes if we need them.

StratLC

Federal law requires anyone who sells a vehicle in the US to provide support for it, for 7 years after the last sale......

 

[jrevans]

New FZ6R

Faster and Faster: 2010 Yamaha FZ6R announced

Like my "Anonymous" quote on the FZ6 article? :rockon:

 

[azfz]

41k on mine and only probs i have are the danged front forks and breaks.

I want to upgrade it all to new stuff but cant find after market stuff here in the states.

It is sad to see the bike being pulled out of the line up. All yamaha had to do was update the fz6 to have a full fearing or at least that pan fearing and the inverted forks from an R6 with wayyyy!!!!!!! better front breaks. And then it would have sold like hot cakes.

I know if they would have done that I would have traded my current fz for that.

 

[necrotimus]

41k on mine and only probs i have are the danged front forks and breaks.

I want to upgrade it all to new stuff but cant find after market stuff here in the states.

It is sad to see the bike being pulled out of the line up. All yamaha had to do was update the fz6 to have a full fearing or at least that pan fearing and the inverted forks from an R6 with wayyyy!!!!!!! better front breaks. And then it would have sold like hot cakes.

I know if they would have done that I would have traded my current fz for that.

You can do the R6 fork mod to get adjustable forks and upgraded brakes for around $300 plus or minus

 

[AlanB]

Well that totally sux ... I know most would advice against it but I do feel the FZ6 is a great first bike (especially for taller guys and there's no way you can compare FZ6R ergos with FZ6). Letting the FZ6 go is just sad ...

No kidding! I'm 6'5" and got the FZ6 as my first bike at age 48 (by which time I perhaps have better control of my right wrist ), but my biggest problem is that the bike is sooo perfect for me, it seems impossible to find an overall better package to trade up to! Even the FZ1 doesn't fit me as well. I'm sad to see it fall out of the lineup, but really glad that I got mine before it went away!

 

[wpgibson]

I'll be leaving the Yamaha :thumbdown: Sport lineup, in its entirety, after my FZ6 dies or is sold. (2005 w/ 17,000 miles.) Its reliable, generates good power, and I've made it into a decent mid-sized sport-tourer.

The only way I'd consider staying on a Yamaha is if I make a switch from sport to cruiser, otherwise, I would seriously look at BMW, Triumph S-triple, and Buell

 

[FAZERRIDER]

I just noticed this myself the other day. I tell ya I'm some glad I got a 2009. I was going to buy one a couple years ago new but I desided to wait. Got mine May 26, 2009 and love it. Its a great little bike that I don't plan on parting with any time soon. I put over 7500 km on it since I got it. I don't like the FZ6R model. It's a whole different bike. They shouldn't even called it that.
I am just really glad I got the last year produced. :Flash:

 

[codeblue]

So sad to see our beloved FZ6 getting axed.
Interesting to know that last month my local stealership was very eager in buying my fizzer. Wonder if he knew Yamaha wasn't selling it anymore for 2010 and he wanted his grubby hands on one and sell for a premium??

Ares

 

[speedfrk]

Here is the final product... Looks way better than the stock scheme IMO. As cheap as used FZ1's are, the demise of the FZ6 shouldn't hurt too much.
I guess I should post this over on the FZ1 forum too.
BTW, you can see the whole process on my website here.

 

[fazer.rider]

Here is the final product... Looks way better than the stock scheme IMO. As cheap as used FZ1's are, the demise of the FZ6 shouldn't hurt too much.
I guess I should post this over on the FZ1 forum too.
BTW, you can see the whole process on my website here.

very pretty! now can someone please do something about that exhaust? :Flip:

 

[Daryldaddy]

Well , thats just tiddles, and to think my 09 will be the last, of a hell of a good scooter......gee won't be long from now and the OME parts bin will be getting dry...got 845 km's on this puppy now, and I'am super impressed considering the displacement and the versatility.........

 

[mcteague]

Here is the final product... Looks way better than the stock scheme IMO. As cheap as used FZ1's are, the demise of the FZ6 shouldn't hurt too much.
I guess I should post this over on the FZ1 forum too.
BTW, you can see the whole process on my website here.

Or, just buy the Yamaha kit to get a similar look.
Yamaha FZ1 Accessories, Yamaha FZ1 FZ1 Retro Body Kit

Tim

 

[Kriswithak]

Or, just buy the Yamaha kit to get a similar look.
Yamaha FZ1 Accessories, Yamaha FZ1 FZ1 Retro Body Kit

Tim

Yea thats a nice kit.
If I was getting my bike painted it would be cherry apple red, got that done very reasonably on my last bike and it was an absolute head turner.

 

[Postal1979]

That is a very good point!! The FZ8 makes perfect sense to battle with the Z750...the only thing IMO that makes for slower FZ6 sales in the U.S. is the fact that it is detuned compared to the R6...... if the FZ8 has more power than the R6 ,and is cheaper and more comfortable to ride I would think it would be a big seller her in the American market.... :rockon:

Was just looking at Kawasaki site.. dont see the Z750 anymore either...

 

[speedfrk]

I've seen one - the graphics aren't cleared in and the pearl white on the tape doesn't match the paint. I'm kinda picky about that stuff. The local dealer here has one and it looks good but it is still the wrong colors

 

[mcteague]

I've seen one - the graphics aren't cleared in and the pearl white on the tape doesn't match the paint. I'm kinda picky about that stuff. The local dealer here has one and it looks good but it is still the wrong colors

Yeah, I'm sure yours is MUCH better. I just figured some may be interested in the lazy but $$ method.

Tim

 

[AJ Babaganoosh]

I was afraid this was going to happen. I was really hoping for a 2010 fz6 with r6 forks and revised ecu for smoother throttle response. Looks like I'm going to have some modding to do as I will be holding on to my bike for a while. An fz8 would be great but I'm not very hopeful. Does anyone know if it is possible to put an R1 exhaust on an fz1? I really like our under the seat exhaust.

 

[afpreppie04]

Its been done but IIRC they had to cut out the underseat storage...the R1 exhaust cans are a lot longer than ours.

 

[afpreppie04]

Here's the link, its from SBN though.

R1 Exhaust on an FZ6 - the search for a cheap alternative continues - Sportbikes.net

It does look pretty sweet though, and you can pick up R1 exhausts cheap on ebay.