Wow! That's a hell of a story! Glad you and the bike made it out in one (or two) piece. It'd been a shame to go through all that work just to total it.
She has transformed!
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Oh and btw guys, bike is back at 100% already. Rode it to work yesterday and today. Cost me $70 for the repairs which was only the headlight lens/bulb. I just payed a dollar for every mile per hour I was going when I got pzed...
Also I never mentioned why the bike wasn't that damaged... Because I made it to the grass before I bailed... and when i bailed i jumped to the left, and pretty much planted my bike so it would stop and I just kinda flew to the side lmfao. left side slider was completely bent back, and so was the shifter. But yeah, those things catchin and draggin in the dirt made it to where my bike was gravy coming to a stop and not flipping and tumbling
I wasn't fully geared at the time.. wasn't wearing a jacket but had a helmet shoes and gloves on. Had I been wearing a jacket I wouldn't have had one thing wrong with me. Yeah I got incredibly lucky... But i won't risk it ever again. All gear ALL the time guys forever and always from now on! Oh and the helmet certainly saved my life... not sure if it hit FIRST.. but I hit my head really hard.. I can still hear the thump lol. Man! Couldn't have asked for a better first wreck after 5 years of constant riding! I'm incredibly thankful it happened how it did
Also I never mentioned why the bike wasn't that damaged... Because I made it to the grass before I bailed... and when i bailed i jumped to the left, and pretty much planted my bike so it would stop and I just kinda flew to the side lmfao. left side slider was completely bent back, and so was the shifter. But yeah, those things catchin and draggin in the dirt made it to where my bike was gravy coming to a stop and not flipping and tumbling
I wasn't fully geared at the time.. wasn't wearing a jacket but had a helmet shoes and gloves on. Had I been wearing a jacket I wouldn't have had one thing wrong with me. Yeah I got incredibly lucky... But i won't risk it ever again. All gear ALL the time guys forever and always from now on! Oh and the helmet certainly saved my life... not sure if it hit FIRST.. but I hit my head really hard.. I can still hear the thump lol. Man! Couldn't have asked for a better first wreck after 5 years of constant riding! I'm incredibly thankful it happened how it did
I'm sure this goes without saying, but..... Be sure to replace your helmet.
Oh of course my friend! I have spares lol I'm good to go
But it sucks it was my best one! Good lookin out though, a lot of people don't know that helmets aren't dependable after theyve been tested. Haha kind of a catch 22 wouldnt you think!?
I will post the pics of what it's current condition is tomorrow. Didn't think to take pics after the accident sorry
Plus i STILL owe you all the mounted guages haha. See yall tomorrow!Y'know, I can't help but wonder if the dickhead that CAUSED your crash even realises what he's responsible for? You did say he came round a bend in YOUR lane?
Good you're in one piece, even better that the bike is too!
Good you're in one piece, even better that the bike is too!
wby0001
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bump. any update your bike? those first pictures looked really good!
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pjallal
Nice bike,horray!
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Dude, I came across this post as I was beginning to do the same thing to my FZ6R. The biggest issue I ran into so far was the gauges. Would you please post the pics of yours so we can get an idea of how you did it? Thanks man. Also thanks for all the other pics, I wasn't sure how mine was going to look when I finished her but now I can really visualize it.
Oh of course my friend! I have spares lol I'm good to go
Good lookin out though, a lot of people don't know that helmets aren't dependable after theyve been tested. Haha kind of a catch 22 wouldnt you think!?
I will post the pics of what it's current condition is tomorrow. Didn't think to take pics after the accident sorry
Dude, I came across this post as I was beginning to do the same thing to my FZ6R. The biggest issue I ran into so far was the gauges. Would you please post the pics of yours so we can get an idea of how you did it? Thanks man. Also thanks for all the other pics, I wasn't sure how mine was going to look when I finished her but now I can really visualize it.
Check out the FZ6 forum. There was a group buy for a custom bracket a while ago. I'm sure there's some left. That set up has been done on the 6 for a bit... not all new. But look awesome!
Here you go... http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/bikes-parts-sale/45125-f-s-lean69-speedometer-bracket-brand-new.html
vkamnev
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Marty, could you please repost pictures and pdf files here? really don't want to register there. thank you!
The FZ6 Member post on the 6R forum.
http://www.600cc.org/forum/f33/f-s-naked-speedometer-bracket-26764/
Bike looks good!!! Nice work.
I know looking at my bike with everything stripped off for the headlight retrofit, I just sit there and look at it thinking "This looks pretty damn good, Wish I could go between fairing and naked on a whim pending what I wanted that day!"
I know looking at my bike with everything stripped off for the headlight retrofit, I just sit there and look at it thinking "This looks pretty damn good, Wish I could go between fairing and naked on a whim pending what I wanted that day!"
vkamnev
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I noticed that. Thanks. I was interested more in initial trade by the guy who makes them - he has some pdf files attached. My guess it is instructions.