FZ6R Focus Group - will you be there!?

[Z3roFlaw]

I was just invited to participate in a focus group for owners if a FZ6R, years 2011 to 2013. It's on Thursday May 30th in Irvine,CA at 5pm or 8pm (I picked 8pm since I have work). It's supposed to be about 2-2.5 hours long and they're paying $200.

I'm wondering if anyone on the forums managed to also get a call and will be participating. Would be cool to meet another rider there who also belongs to the forums.

 

[FastFreddy]

Is this to help design the next equivalent models ?
1. The master cylinder feels a tad small, but I love the old school reservoir.

 

[MNGreg]

Cool!

Have fun!

 

[Z3roFlaw]

Is this to help design the next equivalent models ?
1. The master cylinder feels a tad small, but I love the old school reservoir.

Yeah from what I got out of the person signing me up on the phone it's going to be prototypes and ideas for future iterations on the fz6r that they want feedback on.

 

[leem00]

Yeah from what I got out of the person signing me up on the phone it's going to be prototypes and ideas for future iterations on the fz6r that they want feedback on.

Sweet...how did you get picked? Thinking Dart should be their road tester!!!!

 

[ryker]

focus group

If anyone has the bike and lives in Southern California, please call me to register to participate in this focus group.

Ryker 714-499-3902

 

[Nastybutler]

Sorry. I had to do it again...

 

[Kdubb223]

Guess I'm not welcome... 2009 :/

I live in Irvine and could use an extra $200

 

[SurfJunkie]

I will also be there.
Just called and signed up. I will also be riding my bike to it ( assuming no rain of course. )

 

[cezell09]

I have a 2012 and I live near Irvine... hmmmmmm

 

[cezell09]

I just made the call and I'm in! I'll be at the 8pm one. It'll be nice to finally meet another person with a 6R

 

[MichaelInVenice]

Going out of town...

 

[Z3roFlaw]

I'm glad a few others were able to sign up.

I would have shared the phone number but I didn't think they would accept other people not on their "list".

 

[buzzbomb]

Well I'm not invited, but I've some thoughts, if you want to share them:

The ugly-*** swing arm. It just looks cheap as hell. I'd like to see it go.

The single-bulb headlight. Bulb goes out, it's bad. A double light would be nice.

Non-adjustable front shocks. Not every 6R owner is a new rider. Many, many of us come to it after riding a whole lot of other bikes. It would be great if we could tweak the front end.

Squishy brakes. I argued it long ago. On the wrong side. The brakes on the 6R are indeed squishy. They shouldn't be.

The texture on the grab bar. Nobody uses the grab bar, really. The texture is darn impossible to clean and looks frickin' ugly at all times.

First gear. It ought to go just a little further. It's only use at the moment is to get one into second gear. Even at the cost of top-end speed, first gear should be lengthened. If someone is buying a 6R for top end, they're lost anyways.

Most hate the rear fender. I recognize the need for it. However, it is a HOLY ***** to keep clean! Drop the overlapping plates, and come up with something else.

Have you noticed how all my complaints are pissant? I'd share that with them as well. It's a darn solid, awesome performing machine.

My largest, real complaint would be the way my right calf gets so hot, when commuting to work at 45mph. It's not only uncomfortable, it's sometimes painful. My conjecture is that my riding pants form some sort of vortex on the side of the bike, trapping the hot air from the exhaust.

My riding pants are perforated and they let the heat in. It gets HOT. Moving my leg around doesn't fix it. When the fan comes on at a stop light, it only makes things worse.

It gets hot here. I'd like to see that heat focused somewhere other than the rider.

Other than that? No complaints I can think of. If you want positive to share, let me know. I've got a ton of that!

 

[vengeance44]

If anyone has the bike and lives in Southern California, please call me to register to participate in this focus group.

Ryker 714-499-3902

what research company you work for

 

[geekmaster]

My 2 cents in addition to the comments above. Keep the I4 engine! I love the sound and feel of it. I don't see any other I4 sport bikes available that have the upright seating position.

 

[Marthy]

Just told them to call me... LOL

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[BKP]

I'm with you, Marthy... the southeast isn't feeling the love...

I have a feeling that Yamaha's new triple engine will find its way onto the 6R.

I agree with Buzz's comments, and I'd add the following:

1- Skinny down the side fairings. We don't need that much plastic. Doesn't have to be a streetfighter, but... you know...
2- Add a center stand, standard.
3- ABS, at least as an option!
4- I 2nd the swingarm replacement... it *really* bears repeating (and add a threaded socket for spools).
5- Beef up the electrical a tad, for those of us that like things that pulse, blink, charge, point, heat, and play.
6- Slipper clutch
7- Flush mount but *visible* blinkers... they're the first things to bust with a drop.
8- Gear indicator!!
9- Power outlets would be nice...
10- Traction control? (dreaming's free)
11- Electronic proximity ignition key (still dreaming, but what the hell)

 

[mtheartist]

I'm with you, Marthy... the southeast isn't feeling the love...

I have a feeling that Yamaha's new triple engine will find its way onto the 6R.

I agree with Buzz's comments, and I'd add the following:

1- Skinny down the side fairings. We don't need that much plastic. Doesn't have to be a streetfighter, but... you know...
2- Add a center stand, standard.
3- ABS, at least as an option!
4- I 2nd the swingarm replacement... it *really* bears repeating (and add a threaded socket for spools).
5- Beef up the electrical a tad, for those of us that like things that pulse, blink, charge, point, heat, and play.
6- Slipper clutch
7- Flush mount but *visible* blinkers... they're the first things to bust with a drop.
8- Gear indicator!!
9- Power outlets would be nice...
10- Traction control? (dreaming's free)
11- Electronic proximity ignition key (still dreaming, but what the hell)

Most of these or at least some of the things mentioned should've been standard on the bike. But if they do then they're gonna jack up the price, it's all about the mighty dollar...

 

[BKP]

Oh, I agree... however, considering how much we all put into the mods on these things, I don't think we'd blink too much at an MSRP increase that came along with some of the more salient "wanna-see" options...

For instance, is there anyone here that wouldn't pay a bit more for a ABS, and a much more stylish swingarm, with a threaded spool socket?

Bueller...? Bueller...?