Welcome! I am not sure if you have done it yet, but you can raise the seat to a higher position. That may make it more comfortable for you.Hi all - my name is Amy, I've been riding since 2002, and the FZ6r (Yamaha Blue) is my 3rd bike. I got it in June 09 thinking I wanted something a little more upright (last bike was Suzuki SV650s), something that would take me on more comfortable longer road trips. Last summer had a ton of rain, so I didn't go too far, but I'm hoping to get more time on two wheels this upcoming season. I haven't been too impressed with the comfort of this bike - little afraid the sizing is just too small for me (being a taller person), and really hoping that another season out on it will break in the seat and make it more comfy so I can go on those longer trips that my husband wants to take. Right now I'm starting to really miss being on a bike - the winter-safe AWD SUV just isn't the same.
Oh wow! I wish my teachers in High School rode bikes... I would be able to talk to them all day, and be the teachers pet!Put a deposit on my yellow FZ6R last Saturday and I am so thrilled! It'll be my 4th bike but 1st new one.
Had an 800 Vulcan classic then a Nighthawk 750. I've got a Vulcan 500 sitting in my garage that I'll practically be giving away, I mean selling, when the snow melts here in NYC.
My bike was my major source of transportation when I lived in FL. Now in NYC, my needs and wants have changed, which is why I decided to sell the Vulcan and buy the FZ6R. I'm also looking to hook up with the local Star group that is not far from my house and also seem to be good folks to ride with on weekends.
I'm a high school science teacher and have lots of time to explore the roads on long breaks and especially in the summer. Looking forward to exploring upstate NY on the new bike and screaming in my helmet.
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Sorry it took me so long to reply, I posted a pic of the plates in my picture album, I am not sure of the brand, but it was not hard to make them work. I ordered mine from J&P cycles sport bike catalogue.Welcome to the forum, we are glad to have you here! Would you mind posting a pic of the R6 mirror block off plates? It is something a TON of people have been looking to do, and I think we would all love to see how it worked out.
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hi everyone i am from buffalo, new york and i just bought my raven black fz6r not to long ago,and this is the first bike i ever bought and i am only 19 so the extra stuff on there will probably come one thing at a time and if anyone has good websites to find cheap parts and extra mods that would be great if u can let me kno, and also if anyone can tell me how to install my fender eliminator kit i bought it off ebay for $50 and its cold as hell here in buffalo and i wanna go out there and do it but i dont wanna be out there for a long time, so any info would be great thank you
Same as above, do your homework and if you have any questions don't hesitate, there's a growing community here that will help a fellow rider.Hey Everyone,
My name is Jeff and i am from Chicago, Il. I just bought my Yamaha Blue FZ6r today and i am looking forward to start riding. I took the MSF course last fall and i am excited. Unfortunately living in Chicago, i will have to wait a few months before i start to ride but i believe that it will be well worth it. Anyone have any tips/ideas on fender eliminator kits, frame sliders, flush mount signals, and mirrors. Also just wondering if anyone out there has had any issue come up with there bike.
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holy run on sentence batman. Periods are your friend!:thumbup:hi everyone i am from buffalo, new york and i just bought my raven black fz6r not to long ago,and this is the first bike i ever bought and i am only 19 so the extra stuff on there will probably come one thing at a time and if anyone has good websites to find cheap parts and extra mods that would be great if u can let me kno, and also if anyone can tell me how to install my fender eliminator kit i bought it off ebay for $50 and its cold as hell here in buffalo and i wanna go out there and do it but i dont wanna be out there for a long time, so any info would be great thank you
You don't miss the power of the other bikes? And since the Ninja 650R is one of the main rivals of this bike, you still prefer this bike over it?Hello all, I figured I should say hello. My name is Travis, and I'm from the Kansas City area USA. I am not new to bikes by any means, however new to the FZ6R. It took me a while to find this bike. I have had ninjas, a CBR, r6, and even a Suzuki DL650 vStrom. I wanted something I could ride for a longer period of time like the 650, but was still somewhat sporty like the r6 and CBR. I came across the fz6r at my local yamaha dealer a month ago, sat on it, and rode it home a couple days' later. I really like the combination of things this bike brings to the table.
The only thing I miss is a 190 tire, .... I don't seem to be able to lay the bike down into turns as easily as I would like to. I am still on stock tires since the bike only has 700 miles on it. Would some different tires fix my qualm with the the handling of the tires?...comments, thoughts, and suggestions are appreciated...
...setting my sights on bike of the month here in few months...
I didn't have a 650r. The 650 I was referring to was the dl650 pictured below. That blue one below was my previous bike. The I have had two ninjas, the baby 250 as my first bike, and then the zx6r...and O God yes I miss the power...However, all things considered this bike is a nice balance between manageable power and a comfy ride.You don't miss the power of the other bikes? And since the Ninja 650R is one of the main rivals of this bike, you still prefer this bike over it?
Without changing the rear wheel and possibly other things, the widest tire you could fit on this bike is a 170. I put Pirelli Diablo Rossos on in a 160/60 and was really disappointed to find out that tire has an extremely high crown. Makes the same size tire as the stock one a hell of a lot narrower. I'm also having some issues with getting more lean angle with them. It's odd. There's much more grip in the tire than the stock tires, but when I start getting down to where I know I'm getting close to what the limit was on the old tires and close to scraping pegs, I start felling like the bike wants to tip really hard into the turn. And there's still a clear inch of chicken strip left. There was no chicken strip left on the stock tire. I think it's because the very edges are so extremely steep that it's just too much. I'm going to go with a 170 Pilot Power next. I've seen they're much more of a flat profile. That may be what you want to look into when it's time for new tires.Hello all, I figured I should say hello. My name is Travis, and I'm from the Kansas City area USA. I am not new to bikes by any means, however new to the FZ6R. It took me a while to find this bike. I have had ninjas, a CBR, r6, and even a Suzuki DL650 vStrom. I wanted something I could ride for a longer period of time like the 650, but was still somewhat sporty like the r6 and CBR. I came across the fz6r at my local yamaha dealer a month ago, sat on it, and rode it home a couple days' later. I really like the combination of things this bike brings to the table.
The only thing I miss is a 190 tire, .... I don't seem to be able to lay the bike down into turns as easily as I would like to. I am still on stock tires since the bike only has 700 miles on it. Would some different tires fix my qualm with the the handling of the tires?...comments, thoughts, and suggestions are appreciated...
...setting my sights on bike of the month here in few months...