rjo3491
Missing The Fiz-Sometimes
Yep, the '07 FZ6 has been fun, but I'm 51 and want to try several bikes before I'm too old to ride (and that's only about 20 years off, if that). My only regret is that I waited far too long to start this terrific hobby.
Anyway, I've ridden my FZ6 20K miles now have have really not done anything to it. The bike is used almost daily. It has never been abused, dropped, done a burnout or had the front wheel off the ground.
Tires and brakes:
I changed the tires last summer at 13K and the mechanic said that brakes were fine (as far as I can see, there is still plenty of pad left. I commute 90 miles (90% freeway) to work daily and have taken a couple of really long road trips so I really don't do much damage to, "wear" parts.
Plugs:
Yep, they do last 20K miles. My guess is that the bike might perform better with a new set, but I can't notice any issues at this time.
Valves:
Nope, not this either. Again, the mechanic said don't worry about this at 13K - perhaps they should be looked at now.
Coolant - original
Oil and filter:
Have changed about every 3-4K Miles.
Battery:
Pull it every Winter and let it vacation on the basement shelf. It works like new at this time.
Would you folks recommend I spend any money of maintenance now? This could cost up to $400 if I do valves and brakes and I'm not sure I'd get any of it back.
My thought is to list a bit lower (and take what the bike is worth less the estimated maintenance cost above) and of coarse, be totally honest if buyers ask about maintenance.
That said, at what price what would you recommend I list the bike? Again, it looks almost new. Only mods are frame sliders, fender eliminator and Puig screen.
Anyway, I've ridden my FZ6 20K miles now have have really not done anything to it. The bike is used almost daily. It has never been abused, dropped, done a burnout or had the front wheel off the ground.
Tires and brakes:
I changed the tires last summer at 13K and the mechanic said that brakes were fine (as far as I can see, there is still plenty of pad left. I commute 90 miles (90% freeway) to work daily and have taken a couple of really long road trips so I really don't do much damage to, "wear" parts.
Plugs:
Yep, they do last 20K miles. My guess is that the bike might perform better with a new set, but I can't notice any issues at this time.
Valves:
Nope, not this either. Again, the mechanic said don't worry about this at 13K - perhaps they should be looked at now.
Coolant - original
Oil and filter:
Have changed about every 3-4K Miles.
Battery:
Pull it every Winter and let it vacation on the basement shelf. It works like new at this time.
Would you folks recommend I spend any money of maintenance now? This could cost up to $400 if I do valves and brakes and I'm not sure I'd get any of it back.
My thought is to list a bit lower (and take what the bike is worth less the estimated maintenance cost above) and of coarse, be totally honest if buyers ask about maintenance.
That said, at what price what would you recommend I list the bike? Again, it looks almost new. Only mods are frame sliders, fender eliminator and Puig screen.