Recent content by mattjb

More comfortable rider and passenger seats -mb

I have the Yamaha one on backorder. If it ever gets here I'll be sure to let you know. I agree about the seat, pretty uncomfortable. I picked up some padded biking shorts for now, which helps a little. -mb

I use a bungie-cord cargo net with three hooks on each side. The front hooks are attached under the rear seat, the middle and rear hooks attach to the little posts that attach the black hand-grabby thing to the rear seat, only crossed, so middle goes to back and back goes to middle. Seems...

Thanks! Here are a few more photos. I'm taking the bike up to Whistler, B.C. the end of the month, so i'll have lots of photos and maybe a ride report. Cheers! -MB

Hmm...there are a couple of interesting things on the UK page. 90 pounds is kind of expensive, but I might order one and see how it goes. Slightly off-topic: any thoughts on fitting an XJ6 seat to the FZ6R? There seem to be a few aftermarket ones for the XJ6 already... -mb

:thumbup: I'd hit it. That looks really cool! -mb

That looks great! I borrowed your idea, except kept the FZ6R decals. Here's a photo. The fisheye lens makes it look a little wonky ;) -mb

Damn right proudly selected! I actually had a few friends pushing me towards the YZF600R, which is a fine bike, but I like the FZ6R more. Yup, check it out. GoPro - Wearable Digital Cameras for Sports Picture quality is great and it does video too. Here's a test clip I took with...

Hello! I picked up a new FZ6R on May 31st and just stumbled upon this site, so I thought I'd introduce myself and share a few pictures. Prior to the FZ6R I had a 2006 Ninja EX250. I loved that bike, but wanted something that could handle freeway and two-up trips more comfortably. I...

Uhh, am I missing something here? When did you put oil in? ;) It's probably worth including a step for adding oil and checking the dip stick. I'd hate for someone to fire up their bike with no oil (EEK!) Thanks for the write up! -mb