Nick329
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The other big thing about the Versys is the horrible fairing buzz...but that might be a kawasaki thing....my Z750S did the same, just not as bad as the Versys
What annoys you about your FZ6?
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The other big thing about the Versys is the horrible fairing buzz...but that might be a kawasaki thing....my Z750S did the same, just not as bad as the Versys
Hmm.. I think my biggest gripe with the bike was the turbulence/noise with the stock fairing. Fixed it by converting to streetfighter 
That also addressed the sport bike look *issue*.
Clutch is definitely and issue in heavy traffic, otherwise it doesn't bother me one bit.
Buzzing.. I think I've gotten used to it.. doesn't bother me much anymore.
I find the pegs and stock seat to be very comfortable :don'tknow:
This really is an amazing bike over all.
That also addressed the sport bike look *issue*.
Clutch is definitely and issue in heavy traffic, otherwise it doesn't bother me one bit.
Buzzing.. I think I've gotten used to it.. doesn't bother me much anymore.
I find the pegs and stock seat to be very comfortable :don'tknow:
This really is an amazing bike over all.
I can't stand the "orange" light in the tach at night! My toyota truck has the same, its almost enough to force me to look for a different make, arrrghghg!!! :Flip: Night dials should have white digits on a black background, lit with white light or backlit, nothing more.
I wish the seat were a bit more comfortable (I'll be rectifying that soon), the cooling fan is susceptible to loose gravel, and I wish there was more leg-room (I have a 37" inseam) but otherwise I can't complain about a thing. The narrow clutch range was a problem for me at first, but for quick-shifting once you're up to speed, its fantastic. :rockon:
I wish the seat were a bit more comfortable (I'll be rectifying that soon), the cooling fan is susceptible to loose gravel, and I wish there was more leg-room (I have a 37" inseam) but otherwise I can't complain about a thing. The narrow clutch range was a problem for me at first, but for quick-shifting once you're up to speed, its fantastic. :rockon:
I'm actually grinning as I sit and I don't even like to ride my bike to/from work but I did today. 50+ miles round trip.
Amazingly a whole lotta buzz is GONE! From Aligning the rear wheel!
http://www.600riders.com/forum/how-tos/40463-how-string-align-your-rear-wheel.html
Everyone here who complains about 5k or 6k buzz on the highway - I urge you to string align the rear wheel! Mine had some very minor buzz and now ITS ALL GONE!!!! Smooth as silk at all speeds! Its like it transformed the bike and I didn't even have an issue with it having a buzz!
Its worth a try at least. . . .
As for the list:
The soft front springs
Choppy throttle // chain and throttle cable are properly adjusted. . .
The seat angle bad for boys with its slant
1 low beam
Lack of storage space
I can fix all but the throttle issue and the space thing for cheap. Mind you i'm not into bags on it. . .
I love the bike for the cost; A Great Machine!!!
Amazingly a whole lotta buzz is GONE! From Aligning the rear wheel!
http://www.600riders.com/forum/how-tos/40463-how-string-align-your-rear-wheel.html
Everyone here who complains about 5k or 6k buzz on the highway - I urge you to string align the rear wheel! Mine had some very minor buzz and now ITS ALL GONE!!!! Smooth as silk at all speeds! Its like it transformed the bike and I didn't even have an issue with it having a buzz!
Its worth a try at least. . . .
As for the list:
The soft front springs
Choppy throttle // chain and throttle cable are properly adjusted. . .
The seat angle bad for boys with its slant
1 low beam
Lack of storage space
I can fix all but the throttle issue and the space thing for cheap. Mind you i'm not into bags on it. . .
I love the bike for the cost; A Great Machine!!!
Funny how a list of dislikes is easier and shorter to compile than a list of likes!
Agreed about the clutch,front forks,stock seat,buzz,exhaust.
Fixed the seat issue, fixed the exhaust issue, getting used to riding with partial feeling in a lot of body parts! Forks next, then brake lines...
Agreed about the clutch,front forks,stock seat,buzz,exhaust.
Fixed the seat issue, fixed the exhaust issue, getting used to riding with partial feeling in a lot of body parts! Forks next, then brake lines...
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The ONLY thing that I don't like is that it runs out of fuel
Seriously, that's the ONLY thing about her I don't like
I love my bike :rockon:
Seriously, that's the ONLY thing about her I don't like
I love my bike :rockon:
iSteve
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The only things I didn't like was the seat and the forks. Both were easy fixes. My transmission took a long time to break in but other then neutral to first it's now silky smooth. I like the clutch.
ctbandit
Fazer, don't even know er
For a street bike it sort of sucks, and for a track bike it sorta sucks lol.
The fun zone is not until like 8k.. hardly practical for average street riding.
for the track, suspension is weak sauce and pegs are low.
Bars are in a retarded position as well.
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one more, the brakes suck ass. even with ss lines.
The fun zone is not until like 8k.. hardly practical for average street riding.
for the track, suspension is weak sauce and pegs are low.
Bars are in a retarded position as well.
edit:
one more, the brakes suck ass. even with ss lines.
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C-bus Biker
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Sometimes, I just want to go slow and cruise through town. It doesn't want to do that.
tejkowskit
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No helmet lock is pretty lame. I rigged one up w/ a hose clamp under the seat though and it works very well haha. Other than that I love my FZ6 :thumbup:
NewKidOnTheBlock
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:Flip: how about you get another bike :Flip:
ctbandit
Fazer, don't even know er
hahah i figured i'd get that. Its a fun bike. It's good at a lot of things but not great at anything.
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C'mon , it wouldnt be Yamaha if it didnt have that :thumbup: Its a patented noise , just like Harley boat anchors
..... Oops ment to say Harley Davidson :BLAA:
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Really? Mine has one - 08 comes standard :rockon:
Chupacabra
College Graduate??
The transmission isn't ever smooth when riding, ever...EVER....EVER!!!
Aside from that, everyone should have this in their FZ6 survival kit:
New Seat
New Windshield
New 'Anti-Dent in Tank' option
26 year old knees
26 year old shoulders
26 year old wrists and hands
and this:
(to get the attention of surrounding motorists)
Aside from that, everyone should have this in their FZ6 survival kit:
New Seat
New Windshield
New 'Anti-Dent in Tank' option
26 year old knees
26 year old shoulders
26 year old wrists and hands
and this:
(to get the attention of surrounding motorists)
Neal
Banned
I changed just about everything I didn't like about the bike.
I run the fz1 bars, massive improvement no more wrist pain.
I had my fork springs changed and added gold valves, great improvement I can break now without my front diving a ridiculous amount. Also, I used to get some motion sickness when riding my bike before and that is gone.
I have a two bros exhaust.
I changed out the pegs for rearsets.
I run the naked-kit you can get from one of the posters here, which i like much more.
I switched to bar-end mirrors. I really enjoy having a full view of the front with no blockage coupled with the naked-kit it.
The power commander V smooths out the throttle.
I am pretty happy with my bike right now.
I run the fz1 bars, massive improvement no more wrist pain.
I had my fork springs changed and added gold valves, great improvement I can break now without my front diving a ridiculous amount. Also, I used to get some motion sickness when riding my bike before and that is gone.
I have a two bros exhaust.
I changed out the pegs for rearsets.
I run the naked-kit you can get from one of the posters here, which i like much more.
I switched to bar-end mirrors. I really enjoy having a full view of the front with no blockage coupled with the naked-kit it.
The power commander V smooths out the throttle.
I am pretty happy with my bike right now.
From my experience, that statement applies to pretty much anything that tries to be jack of all trades (not just motorcycles).
DownrangeFuture
Electronic Repair Genius
I fixed most of my issues too. It came with a helmet lock, I put Rizoma handlebars and the rearset setback plates which fixed the low peg/bad angle issues altogether, and I swapped out the seat for a spencer modded one.
I'm probably building my own exhaust here before long. I was inspiried by a post I read on here.
As far as the twitchy throttle, I ride into base every morning, so I get 5-15 minutes of clutch work practice each day.
I'm probably building my own exhaust here before long. I was inspiried by a post I read on here.
As far as the twitchy throttle, I ride into base every morning, so I get 5-15 minutes of clutch work practice each day.
lazerfazer
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pazzo levers helped my clutch pull, and 2007 yamaha addressed the helmet lock
