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victorfz6r

New Member
Hello All

Hello guys and gals
My name is Victor I live in Montebello, CA. been riding on and off for about 8 years. I originally bought the 09 white FZ6R for the wifey but she decided it wasn't for her so I got it. I love riding it makes me feel free :) looking to do lots of mods to the bike, thanks to fellow members for sharing :) and answer all the dumb questions I will have ahead :D I look forward to learning new things about the bike and hope everyone rides safe :)
 
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neilg

New Member
Hello all!
My name is Neil from upstate NY near Albany. Bought my FZ6R a few months ago and I freaking love it!! Thought it was about time to introduce my self and My VERY FAST black 2011 6R. I have done a few mods: competition werks FE, Shogun no cuts, Carbon-fiber tank pad and puig windscreen. I have a few mods still to add but dont have the time, so there they sit in a box in the garage. Hope to learn a lot and if anyone lives near Albany LETS RIDE. Here are a few pics from my fun ride in the mountains today.
 

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Gooner73

New Member
¡Hola!

Newbie from San Antonio... I'm a 38yo. relatively new rider- started in '05. After completing the MSF course, I bought my first bike, an '05 Suzuki GS500F, and I'd initially planned on "upgrading" to the Suzuki GSX650F. However, after further research and experiencing the raven 2011 FZ6R at my local dealership, I had to go with the FZ6R. So, here I am and look forward to sharing my experiences with this beautiful bike.

200 mi. down, 400 to go! :)
 
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prtwin02

New Member
Hey

my name's gloriemar and i live out in CO. I just bought my yamaha fz6r '09 in white after graduation. it's been fun to ride so far.

I'm looking at installing some frame sliders. any recommendations as to which ones as far as no cut goes?
 
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DragonBlu

Member
Welcome and ride safe! I installed the T-Rex sliders on mine. Do use the search button and you will find all the info you need on these and different brands of sliders. :)
 
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majadero

New Member
new bike

Hey I'm from Prescott, AZ...Just got My FZ6R from New York over a month ago. Due to "technicalities" i could not ride till a week ago, after I got it all squared away. My bike is the 2010 Pearl White/Rapid Red. Brand new bike, brand new rider...eek
 
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JSP

Super Moderator
Welcome! :d
 
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99vengeur

Administrator
Staff member
:welcome: to all the recently added members!
 
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bakkenlab

New Member
prtwin02 said:
my name's gloriemar and i live out in CO. I just bought my yamaha fz6r '09 in white after graduation. it's been fun to ride so far.

I'm looking at installing some frame sliders. any recommendations as to which ones as far as no cut goes?
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where part of colorado are you from?

And i went with the shogun no cut frame sliders, piece of cake to install. You can use the search function as well to see what others have chosen.
 
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Churry

New Member
New Rider

Hey all,

My name is Andy and I'm from California. I'm hoping to be purchasing a FZ6R as my first bike and couldn't be more excited about it.

I just finished my MSF two weeks ago and had a blast doing it. After doing extensive research about bikes, Ive come to the same conclusion that most other new riders have for their first bike: SV650s, Ninja 650R, or the FZ6r. After more research, everyone says how the FZ6R is a better bike.

I hope to learn a lot from everyone!
 
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icsam

New Member
Icsam from Bradford, Ontario.
Wrote my 2009 ZX6R off last week - SUV rear ended me hard.
Looking for a 2011 FZ6R.

Great forums!!
 
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Nastybutler

Cynical Member
Elite Member
Well I've been posting and lurking on this forum ever since I got my bike, but I haven't done a proper introduction.

My name is JJ and I was born and raised in Alaska, which you might not realize has the highest per capita motorcycle ownership of any state in the US despite only having a six to seven month riding season. This is my second bike and was an early birthday (34th) gift from my dad (and no, I'm not spoiled as this is the first gift I can remember that cost over $1000). My first bike was a 2004 Ninja 500 which I bought new in 2005 despite never having ridden a motorcycle of any kind before, and sold shortly after getting the 6R. I wanted my wife to learn to ride it, but between work, college classes, and the kids, she doesn't have time to take a MRF (sp?) class or even study for her learner's permit.

So not wanting to have an unridden extra bike taking up space and draining it's battery all summer, I did the only thing I could; sold it and used the proceeds to pimp out my new bike. I'm almost done with everything I want to do to it (for now), and I've used everything I made from selling the 500R and then some. But it's been worth it. I love this bike now.

I had been wanting to upgrade for a few years but couldn't justify the expense, but a buddy of mine was selling his race ready 2006 ZX6 for about $5500 and it was such a good deal I was going to pull the trigger, when out of nowhere my dad handed me the bill of sale and said, "Happy birthday."

I was stoked to be handed such an awesome gift, but after reading about the 6R online, I wasn't thinking I'd be keeping it for very long. I knew it would be an upgrade over my 500, but I wasn't sure it would be "peppy" enough for me.

Well, after riding it the first time, I was hooked. And now that I've got the TBR exhaust, and PCV with Marthy's Advgear map in it, I've got a bike that can pop a wheelie, and looks pretty good to boot.

Oh, and my buddy who sold his ZX6 is now jealous of my FZ6R. Every mod I put on just needles him and makes him regret selling his bike. Of course he's moving back to AZ in September and is planning on buying a KTM RC8 as soon as he gets there, so the jealousy shoe will soon switch feet.

Anyway, I appreciate all the help you guys have given me in the month and a half I've been on the forum. I'm a bit sarcastic, and can come off as a dick, but I don't mean any harm. I can take it as well as I dish it out. I'll keep trying to contribute in a positive way with how-to's and helpful comments, so don't hold my occasional smart ass remark against me too much.

BTW, my odometer just hit 3000 miles tonight, fwiw.
 
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Ryan85

New Member
I should also introduce myself, as I've visited the forum the past couple of weeks and joined a few days ago.

I'm Ryan from Indiana, and I got my 2009 FZ6R about 3 weeks ago. I've already put almost 1,000 miles on it (My commute to work is 55 miles one way).

I've been riding for a couple of years now, and I started on a 150cc scooter. After riding that for half a season, I decided to get a motorcycle, and I wanted to get a sport bike, but my Harley-riding family convinced me to get a cruiser (a 2009 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom). I rode that all of last year, but really wanted the FZ6R.

I rode a couple of months this year, and finally decided to get what I wanted. I've taken some shots and many back-handed compliments from the family, but I'm happy with the purchase.

I'm glad I found this forum, and would like to find some people to ride with in the area.
 
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Rookasaki

New Member
Ryan85 said:
I should also introduce myself, as I've visited the forum the past couple of weeks and joined a few days ago.

I'm Ryan from Indiana, and I got my 2009 FZ6R about 3 weeks ago. I've already put almost 1,000 miles on it (My commute to work is 55 miles one way).

I've been riding for a couple of years now, and I started on a 150cc scooter. After riding that for half a season, I decided to get a motorcycle, and I wanted to get a sport bike, but my Harley-riding family convinced me to get a cruiser (a 2009 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom). I rode that all of last year, but really wanted the FZ6R.

I rode a couple of months this year, and finally decided to get what I wanted. I've taken some shots and many back-handed compliments from the family, but I'm happy with the purchase.

I'm glad I found this forum, and would like to find some people to ride with in the area.
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Welcome...:)
 
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ndfz6r

New Member
New Bike, New Rider

Hello, My name is Jay, and i am from Fargo, North Dakota, please no jokes about the movie. I am 39 and finally got my bike license. I just bought a 2010 Raven carry over this Spring and have 800 miles on it. I do love the bike and kick myself for not getting one 20 years ago. Oh well, better late then never? Everyone I know rides some kind of a cruiser, but they just never appealed to me. Felt a little weird getting a sport bike at 39, but now know it's not too out of the ordinary. I have a fender delete kit for my bike that is not installed and might do a few other mods as well. The bike is really easy to ride I've found, but I do regret not getting something with a little more punch. Next year I am going to find a quicker bike and keep my FZ6R for work. As another poster noted, I have been lurking on this sight for two months now so thought I would say hey. A quick observation, you guys are a pretty neat forum, very helpful to one another. :)
 
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deputydog

New Member
OLd Guy, New Bike

Hi I'm John. Currently living in Oshkosh, Wi. Grew up in Florida. Started riding when I was 15. Just picked up my 2009 FZ6R today. Traded in my 98 Katana 600 for it. Was looking for something that wasn't quite as wide in the seating area and Yamaha's have always been good bikes for me.
 

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