Why not go with a sport bike that is less aggressive in stance like another fz6r? Or a Ninja 1000, CB1000R, etc.
Maybe.. I was ready to move up to a more aggressive bike right before I wrecked my FZ6R and I guess that's the reason I haven't really considered another sport touring bike. I was also in the market for a stunt bike (one that I could beat up learning new stunts) before my accident, but I don't know if I'll ever be able to stunt again. Oh well, it was tons of fun while it lasted
Have you considered trying to repair, just what is needed, and use the 6r as your stunter bike? If that's something you wanted to get back into...
I did think about that, and it's still definitely an option. It's guna be costly tho, new forks, tank, headers, etc. I was thinking it'll probably be cheaper to get a used R6. The biggest problem I had with stunting the 6R was getting it off the ground, it's heavy and I had it lowered to fit me better. I was able to wheelie and stoppie and bunny hop but it wasn't easy and I'm sure I could've made it look a lot more graceful with something lighter and not so close to the ground.
I've been thinking either R1 or CBR1000RR but it really depends on how well my back heals. I crushed my T10, L1, and L4. So the aggressive seating position might force me to move on to a cruiser, in which case I wouldn't even know where to begin
Triumph Speed or Street Triple
It's been a while since I've been on here, and for good reason. I wrecked my bike a few months ago and I'm finally getting back on my feet. I hit the back of a jeep at about 45mph who pulled out in front of me and stopped, claimed he didn't see me. Anyhow, I went over the top of the bike and landed in the back of his jeep. I broke my back in 3 places, dislocated and fractured my hip, broke my elbow, and had to have emergency surgery to stop internal bleeding. Spent weeks in the hospital, months in a full back brace, and a lot of time thinking and being thankful. Now I'm back on my feet (I'd say at about 70%, I still have a long way to go) but I'm ready for a new bike, any recommendations? And I also have no idea what to do with my wrecked bike.. I attached a picture of what my bike used to look like, and what it looks like now. Seems everything is pretty much broken on it. The forks are bent, the front wheel is pinned to the headers, the headers are crushed, the tank is trashed, all the plastics are broken, the taillight is even cracked, the only thing I was able to salvage from it was the two brothers carbon fiber can from the full exhaust and the juice box, and some aftermarket grips.
#1 what gear did you have on at time of accident ?
#2 have you considered not riding anymore ?
#3 will you be able to ride again, without being in pain from the back injuries? (did they fuse any vertebrae ? ) will you have same flexibility ?
#4 if you do get a bike, wouldnt you want to stay away from the bigger bikes 1000's etc, and stick to something a little more manageable, 6R again,etc ?
#5 do you have any kids, if so, keep them in mind during your whole thought process on this motorcycle thing (I , in no way, am trying to persuade you not to ride again, but just think of your family and friends, and add that into your equation)
#6 Have you considered maybe riding again, but just less frequent, or maybe on off peak traffic times, or open roads, vs cross-streets.
Whatever you decide, I wish you the best and hope you have a long healthy life. I'm glad to see your more patient, as you stated. I'm older now myself,40, and have learned to respect things in life more, and family/friends. Lifes short, but be smaart & safe on your decisions.
OH, P.S. cute backbrace with the front headlights, never knew they made um like that, LOL.