Just purchased.
2005 FZ6S with 22500kms on the clock. (owned it a week, so it's over 23000kms now)
2005 FZ6S with 22500kms on the clock. (owned it a week, so it's over 23000kms now)
~~~$$$The Recent Purchase Thread$$$~~~
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SweaterDude
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Anniversary gift from my girlfriend... New Sedici Waterproof Boots!! These are actually my first motorcycle-specific boots. Been rocking a pair of perfectly broken-in Wolverines for the last couple years but figured it was time to invest in the safety of my feet.
i ride in timberlands. as longs as they're leather (or a ballistic weave) they'll save your feet.
and i got some SW-Motech Blaze saddlebags
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Dave.TX
If you don't have motorcycle-specific boots then at least wear some work type boots that lace up over your ankle and won't fly off if you fly off your bike. Protecting your ankle seems to be a big deal (I haven't crashed yet) and I can understand that. Screw up your ankle and you may not walk again or walk funny for the rest of your life.
Nice stuff you guys have there!
massaudio
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Dave, thats a nice Bell brother !!!I went with the 500 series because I wanted the internal visor, but not the weight of the 1000, or the 1100 as you mentioned, they are a tad on the heavier side.
MysecondFZ6
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Picked this 2009 FZ6 up with only 213 miles on it for $4700.00 I feel almost guilty.....
Today I bought Yamahas original LED flashers, oilfilter and NGK iridium spark plugs. So the next days I will give my bike some extra love and mount the stuff 
Evotech Tail Tidy and Yam'r pod lights
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Renthal Bars (755) vrs FZ1 bars Note the Renthal's are longer and have rise compared to flat FZ1 bars
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Rise is good, should clear the tank
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Angle is nearly identical to FZ1 bars
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7/8 Handlebars: Applications
These are 755's
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Renthal Bars (755) vrs FZ1 bars Note the Renthal's are longer and have rise compared to flat FZ1 bars
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Rise is good, should clear the tank
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Angle is nearly identical to FZ1 bars
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7/8 Handlebars: Applications
These are 755's
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Been to the Dainese store today and bought a chest (thorax) protector and some goretex touring boots.
My old boots don't seem to offer as much protection, and are no longer waterproof. My other boots (also dainese) aren't waterproof. Now I should have enough gear for any weather :thumbup:
Chest protector was surprisingly cheap, and given the number of stories I've heard of broken ribs etc, I'm glad to have one now. There's also a nice pocket in my textiles for it, and it should stay in place under my leathers without much effort.
My old boots don't seem to offer as much protection, and are no longer waterproof. My other boots (also dainese) aren't waterproof. Now I should have enough gear for any weather :thumbup:
Chest protector was surprisingly cheap, and given the number of stories I've heard of broken ribs etc, I'm glad to have one now. There's also a nice pocket in my textiles for it, and it should stay in place under my leathers without much effort.
More Goodies Came. . . .
Levers and lights. . .
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Waiting for the R6 forks! . . . .
Levers and lights. . .
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Waiting for the R6 forks! . . . .
MarkG813
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Bought a 520 -1/+2 kit.
And a new helmet! EXO 400. Huge improvement over my SevenZeroSeven. Wanted something with graphics this time. The graphics are a bit too much and I was going to send it back for something else when it came in, but it looks a lot better in person and the figment is perfect!
And a new helmet! EXO 400. Huge improvement over my SevenZeroSeven. Wanted something with graphics this time. The graphics are a bit too much and I was going to send it back for something else when it came in, but it looks a lot better in person and the figment is perfect!
jcombs
One day at a time...
I just purchased a 2009 FZ6...traded my cruiser (Suzuki Blvd C50). I went in looking to buy a Katana since I've owned 2 in the past... but then I rode the FZ6. Comparatively, the Kat was clunky, heavy, and unresponsive. So, in spite of my intentions to not spend more... I spent more (Kat was '06).
I'm just not sure I've done the right thing. I would like to have gotten a GSXR. I know I know... going from C50 to GSXR is a big hop. I've been warned ad nauseam.
I spent an entire day at the dealership going back and forth with them... I hate that game. The finance guy rode a FZ6 and I have to give him credit... he didn't push me either way. But once the papers were signed he admitted he was biting his tongue when I was looking at Katanas.
Anyway... they have to mail the keys to me since they failed to give them to me after loading it onto my trailer. I have a brand new bike sitting in my garage and can't even ride it.
I'm having a case of buyer's remorse I suppose. The combination of getting a bike I hadn't actually heard of before walking in there and trading without my wife's "blessing" is nagging me. She doesn't understand why I can't just "be satisfied".
So... I guess once I get to ride it more than just around the dealership parking lot I'll feel better right? It came loaded with Two Brothers Racing exhaust...sounds nice. Anyway- I'm torn.
I'm just not sure I've done the right thing. I would like to have gotten a GSXR. I know I know... going from C50 to GSXR is a big hop. I've been warned ad nauseam.
I spent an entire day at the dealership going back and forth with them... I hate that game. The finance guy rode a FZ6 and I have to give him credit... he didn't push me either way. But once the papers were signed he admitted he was biting his tongue when I was looking at Katanas.
Anyway... they have to mail the keys to me since they failed to give them to me after loading it onto my trailer. I have a brand new bike sitting in my garage and can't even ride it.
I'm having a case of buyer's remorse I suppose. The combination of getting a bike I hadn't actually heard of before walking in there and trading without my wife's "blessing" is nagging me. She doesn't understand why I can't just "be satisfied".
So... I guess once I get to ride it more than just around the dealership parking lot I'll feel better right? It came loaded with Two Brothers Racing exhaust...sounds nice. Anyway- I'm torn.
That's to bad about the key thing - so take some time and do some preventive maintenance stuff and get to know her. With aftermarket parts id be double checking all the fasteners.
So - I'm not sure what you want from a bike but I can assure you from where you were to where you are - its fun nimble practical bike that won't dissapoint you unless your intent is to race. When you those keys come in and you get it through some corners - you will see just how fun an FZ can be!
Keep yor chin up. . . oh and welcome to the forum!
jcombs
One day at a time...
jcombs
One day at a time...
So my wife is back speaking to me now:hug:
She's not a big fan of me spending money on bikes...oh well.
Said today via text, "BTW...bike is beautiful" Progress not perfection
Still waiting on keys so I can at least start the bike up.
She's not a big fan of me spending money on bikes...oh well.
Said today via text, "BTW...bike is beautiful" Progress not perfection
Still waiting on keys so I can at least start the bike up.
R6 Forks are in and Done!
mdfb42
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This guy failed to mention this - I guess he forgot about this wonderful thread! :welcome:
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hahah - Did i get the right helmet?
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hahah - Did i get the right helmet?
