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New Rider - Initial Modding - Non Cosmetic
So for the past week I've been reading a ton of new and old threads and I just want to put all my questions and the amazing advice you guys have in one thread.
I've only put about 60 miles on this bad boy and I'm still nervous as hell with turning (just signed up for MSF course and have watched Twist of the Wrist 1 & 2 twice now) I know it's gonna take time and I'm in no hurry to rush these things and want to learn the right way. That aside, I want to throw up some ideas and questions and want to knock out all the minor adjustments before I dive into it all full force and do the MSF course.
Handlebars.. I've read a lot of great feedback on adjusting these. I want to put the handlebars in the front position (the bludge facing forward correct?) Then roll them down a little bit. To undo the under bolts before the top as it's much easier that way. I'm assuming it's going to be good to learn this way since I'm not exactly sold and practiced in the stock position? Good idea?
Front suspension.. I've also read people are getting better handling when they drop the front down an inch or more? I read to make sure both sides exactly match and to do one at a time. Should I go ahead and lower it 1-1.5 inches out of the gate? I have no upgrades to the forks. Also, should I take it somewhere and put a thicker grade of oil in the forks while I'm at it? Should I go ahead and splurge on some new forks?
Also, should I adjust the preload? I'm about 210 with full gear on and I mainly will be driving in the city and back roads/highways about 50/50 of the time. As I get more comfortable I will definitely be riding longer trips and with other people just cruising twisties as that's what I really want to do for the most part.. but for now its mainly street until I'm more comfortable with letting go of the fear the bike is going to fall in every corner if I lean to far. I'm practicing more on my throttle control and knowing my clutch, brakes and throttle inside and out.
Rear suspension - Anything offhand I should adjust? Should I go ahead and order a new spring?
Overall, I just want to do some necessary mods to improve handling, riding, etc and would love to have some input on how to set it all up before I really learn the bike and how to ride properly. I live in Little Rock so roads aren't the best (like every big city I'm sure) but there is amazing places to ride outside of town and I would absolutely love any and all feedback. I would be forever in your debt. I got a 2014 FZ6R with 800 miles on it and according to the manual I've pretty much been very easy on it so far.
Should I change the oil too? Tires seem fine, but I'm wondering if I should change the oil since it says in the manual to change the first oil in it pretty quick compared to normal.
Literally 99% (other than basic knowledge) of what I know about the bike technically (if I'm saying something wrong, just let me know) I have learned from this forum the past week. It's a lot to take in all at once so I'm doing my best to remember everything I've read.
So for the past week I've been reading a ton of new and old threads and I just want to put all my questions and the amazing advice you guys have in one thread.
I've only put about 60 miles on this bad boy and I'm still nervous as hell with turning (just signed up for MSF course and have watched Twist of the Wrist 1 & 2 twice now) I know it's gonna take time and I'm in no hurry to rush these things and want to learn the right way. That aside, I want to throw up some ideas and questions and want to knock out all the minor adjustments before I dive into it all full force and do the MSF course.
Handlebars.. I've read a lot of great feedback on adjusting these. I want to put the handlebars in the front position (the bludge facing forward correct?) Then roll them down a little bit. To undo the under bolts before the top as it's much easier that way. I'm assuming it's going to be good to learn this way since I'm not exactly sold and practiced in the stock position? Good idea?
Front suspension.. I've also read people are getting better handling when they drop the front down an inch or more? I read to make sure both sides exactly match and to do one at a time. Should I go ahead and lower it 1-1.5 inches out of the gate? I have no upgrades to the forks. Also, should I take it somewhere and put a thicker grade of oil in the forks while I'm at it? Should I go ahead and splurge on some new forks?
Also, should I adjust the preload? I'm about 210 with full gear on and I mainly will be driving in the city and back roads/highways about 50/50 of the time. As I get more comfortable I will definitely be riding longer trips and with other people just cruising twisties as that's what I really want to do for the most part.. but for now its mainly street until I'm more comfortable with letting go of the fear the bike is going to fall in every corner if I lean to far. I'm practicing more on my throttle control and knowing my clutch, brakes and throttle inside and out.
Rear suspension - Anything offhand I should adjust? Should I go ahead and order a new spring?
Overall, I just want to do some necessary mods to improve handling, riding, etc and would love to have some input on how to set it all up before I really learn the bike and how to ride properly. I live in Little Rock so roads aren't the best (like every big city I'm sure) but there is amazing places to ride outside of town and I would absolutely love any and all feedback. I would be forever in your debt. I got a 2014 FZ6R with 800 miles on it and according to the manual I've pretty much been very easy on it so far.
Should I change the oil too? Tires seem fine, but I'm wondering if I should change the oil since it says in the manual to change the first oil in it pretty quick compared to normal.
Literally 99% (other than basic knowledge) of what I know about the bike technically (if I'm saying something wrong, just let me know) I have learned from this forum the past week. It's a lot to take in all at once so I'm doing my best to remember everything I've read.
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