Been a while...

[DubiousDrummer]

Hey all,

If you didn't already know, I recently moved to Italy. Thanks to Italian law, I can't ride until I turn 21 (which will be October 2nd).

When I shipped my FZ6R, I had to take out the stock battery and gave it to a friend.

Any suggestions you guys might have for good aftermarket batteries?

Also, what should I be worried about when starting her back up after a 10 month dry spell? I've never had to winterize her, so I don't know what all it will take to get back up and running.

 

[dart1963]

welcome back...

battery, just get the stock battery, it works well. Not sure what you'd pay in shipping if you can't get it locally.

Did you change the oil before shipping? Did they let you ship it with fluids in it? I'd just make sure the oils good, check the radiator fluid and fire her up.

Any tracks nearby? Can you ride on the track under 21 or is it no riding at all?

 

[JT]

Hey all,

If you didn't already know, I recently moved to Italy. Thanks to Italian law, I can't ride until I turn 21 (which will be October 2nd).

When I shipped my FZ6R, I had to take out the stock battery and gave it to a friend.

Any suggestions you guys might have for good aftermarket batteries?

Also, what should I be worried about when starting her back up after a 10 month dry spell? I've never had to winterize her, so I don't know what all it will take to get back up and running.

Hey man welcome back! its been a while for sure... it was nice meeting you at laguna seca.

dart covered most of it... don't forget to check tire pressure even just a few PSI can make a huge diff in handling.

 

[DubiousDrummer]

Thanks for the help, guys.

To answer your question, dart, I can't ride at all. You need to have your driver's license to get on the track and I can't get it until I'm 21. But it's only 2 months away. I'm counting down the days...
Also, there are some tracks not too far away. I mean, I am in the mother land of Ducati. Definitely going to hit those as often as I can afford.

I'm really missing the states. Can't wait to get back. I'll be sure to represent the FZ6R as well as I can while I'm out here.

 

[JT]

Thanks for the help, guys.

To answer your question, dart, I can't ride at all. You need to have your driver's license to get on the track and I can't get it until I'm 21. But it's only 2 months away. I'm counting down the days...
Also, there are some tracks not too far away. I mean, I am in the mother land of Ducati. Definitely going to hit those as often as I can afford.

I'm really missing the states. Can't wait to get back. I'll be sure to represent the FZ6R as well as I can while I'm out here.

stay strong brother. be sure to let us know when you are back I may make a trip up north again maybe we can ride together then

 

[MNGreg]

Did you either put a fuel stabilizer in the tank or atleast fill it up with non-ox before shipping?

Non Ox stays good a while longer than the E10 garbage.

 

[DubiousDrummer]

Did you either put a fuel stabilizer in the tank or atleast fill it up with non-ox before shipping?

Non Ox stays good a while longer than the E10 garbage.

I actually emptied the tank down as much as I could. Down to just a few drops. They wouldn't let me ship it with any gas in it, so I'll have to get a can of gas before I can start her up.

 

[dart1963]

I'm really missing the states. Can't wait to get back. I'll be sure to represent the FZ6R as well as I can while I'm out here.

I thought the same when I went to England... whole different culture... culture shock they tell me

but soak it all in, not many people can say they lived abroad for a year or two, let alone get to visit for a few days...

take lots of pics, learn as much as you can about the local culture, learn their language, etc.

 

[latony007]

awesome

Italy is awesome, you are going to have a great time. Not to mention you can train to any city in Europe for a 100 bucks and 5 hours. That's lame about being 21, that just for motorcycle? I rented a car when I was there but I was over 21 so it never came up. Be very careful riding your bike. I noticed when I was there that the scooters are so popular because of gas costs and parking spaces but it also seemed as though they were completely on their own. If they got hit it was there fault, and they were zipping in and out like crazy, makes California lane splitting seem safe

You have an opportunity a lot of people don't get, try and make the most of it.

 

[Muddog7998]

I'm in the same boat as you op! Where at in Italy are ya? I'm up in Aviano and I'm turning 21 on Oct 8.

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