Hi guys , trawling through the ""put a face to your name " section I was surprised to see so many young faces !! I would assume that your present choice of ride therefor is on the upward curve of the bike ownership /life graph ! However I m sure there must be a few on the site who like me are on the downward slope of same graph !!! I ve owned mad two strokes , Kawasaki 500 triple, through to my former CBR1000 rr6 ,which I changed this year for the XJ6.Reason ? the Blade only makes sense over 100 mph and we seem to have so many speed detection cameras as I found out to my cost one quiet Sunday morning !! So I decided time for a bike for real world (mostly legal but not always) and some thing that would nt use two tanks on a Sunday blast .( we pay a lot here for petrol) I ll tinker with it , nice free flowing airfilter and full exhaust , pc5 on so far ,may fiddle with suspension over winter ( hyperpro ) but I have to say I love it so far . Don t miss the Blade power because I hardly ever got to use it where as I can really enjoy caning the XJ and stay the right side of a one year ban . So guys , who nelse is moving down the curve ?
Traded up or down to your FZ6r/XJ6
- Thread starter kmcg
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Haven't gotten around to slapping my mug on the face thread yet.
I'm a 28 year old elementary school music teacher that would probably be working somewhere like Mr. Tire if I didn't find a teaching job. I live with my wife, also a music teacher, and her sister rents our basement. I'm not your typical motorcyclist and I'm WAY too mature for my age. Childhood / young adulthood threw a lot of things at my family and I. That's just how I came out of it...
The toys
Worked on cars for a while, not professionally, just hobby. After some junkers and old lady cars, had an Integra for a few years in college. Then after college got myself a Mazdaspeed3 and an MR2 project car (lived with the parents so I could spend most of my money on car stuff). Then the girlfriend (now wife) and I were looking at houses. Sold the speed before the move, and the MR2 afterwards using that money to get my first scooter.
The bikes
I had a few 50 and 150cc scooters in my garage for about 2 years. Some belonged to my friends without garages, but I had one of each. Daily drove my 50 Ruckus, then rode one of the 150s to work while motor swapping the Ruckus. Finished the motor swap around the same time I got my 1992 Suzuki GS500E. I think probably the "perfect" beginner bike. Sold all my toys for a nice sized downpayment on the FZ6R. Now my wife has a Ninja 250 so my bike isn't lonely anymore.
Me and my toys in a nutshell :thumbup:
I'm a 28 year old elementary school music teacher that would probably be working somewhere like Mr. Tire if I didn't find a teaching job. I live with my wife, also a music teacher, and her sister rents our basement. I'm not your typical motorcyclist and I'm WAY too mature for my age. Childhood / young adulthood threw a lot of things at my family and I. That's just how I came out of it...
The toys
Worked on cars for a while, not professionally, just hobby. After some junkers and old lady cars, had an Integra for a few years in college. Then after college got myself a Mazdaspeed3 and an MR2 project car (lived with the parents so I could spend most of my money on car stuff). Then the girlfriend (now wife) and I were looking at houses. Sold the speed before the move, and the MR2 afterwards using that money to get my first scooter.
The bikes
I had a few 50 and 150cc scooters in my garage for about 2 years. Some belonged to my friends without garages, but I had one of each. Daily drove my 50 Ruckus, then rode one of the 150s to work while motor swapping the Ruckus. Finished the motor swap around the same time I got my 1992 Suzuki GS500E. I think probably the "perfect" beginner bike. Sold all my toys for a nice sized downpayment on the FZ6R. Now my wife has a Ninja 250 so my bike isn't lonely anymore.
Me and my toys in a nutshell :thumbup:
At 60 I wouldn't say I am on the downward slope,but maybe at a plateau. I did come to the FZ6R from an 1100cc 120hp bike. Only because I wanted a newer bike and this one really appealed to me. I do miss the hp, but I am probably better off without as far as staying out of trouble.(with my wife)
roundhouse
New Member
i traded my 08 R6 for the FZ6R. I enjoy riding the 6R all the time but only enjoyed the R6 when I was riding hard for short periods of time because it just wasnt comfortable to commute.
so i guess i traded a higher tech faster bike for one i like more. up? down? all depends on how you look at it.
so i guess i traded a higher tech faster bike for one i like more. up? down? all depends on how you look at it.
BD1966
New Member
I am 46, came from 1960 something dirt bike 60 cc, 1986 Radian (naked sport bike), 1996 Kawi Vulcan, now 2012 FZ6R, I am loving it, more comfortable than the Vulcan, I am ready for some roadtrips. I don't buy that you have to ride a cruiser when you are over 30 or 40 years old.
Mid 50's, and come from a dirt bike world. Hadn't ridden for years (had to do the family thing, the kids thing, the career thing).
I'm a little bit, not over-the-top, but somewhat, of an adrenalin junkie... Sky-diving (gave that up a bit ago -actually got bored of it), reef and wreck diving (heavy into that for years, and still love it), and decided to get back into riding... So, picked up what I thought would be a street version of my old 250 Enduro... a Honda CBR. Totally different thing. Got bored pretty quickly with the 250 (although, it's really an awesome bike - insanely flickable), so here I am with the 6R.
Love it. Will probably move to something else in a couple of years, if only because I've always enjoyed new technology, but it would have to have the same diversity for both the twisties, and short run touring, the same linear power delivery, the same indestructibility, and of course, the same grin inspiring appearance every time I step into the garage...
I'm a little bit, not over-the-top, but somewhat, of an adrenalin junkie... Sky-diving (gave that up a bit ago -actually got bored of it), reef and wreck diving (heavy into that for years, and still love it), and decided to get back into riding... So, picked up what I thought would be a street version of my old 250 Enduro... a Honda CBR. Totally different thing. Got bored pretty quickly with the 250 (although, it's really an awesome bike - insanely flickable), so here I am with the 6R.
Love it. Will probably move to something else in a couple of years, if only because I've always enjoyed new technology, but it would have to have the same diversity for both the twisties, and short run touring, the same linear power delivery, the same indestructibility, and of course, the same grin inspiring appearance every time I step into the garage...
xJoshuaDrakex
New Member
I'm 21. I started with a 1985 250 rebel when I was 18. Then sold it for 1983 Honda Ascot Vt500Ft. Then sold that and got my beloved 2009 FZ6R.
20 years old, bought a ninja 250r when I was 16 to get my temps and took the msf course to get my license. Ended up buying a 2007 ninja zx6r( I have been riding dirt bikes and quads so I was familiar with riding just not on the street) had that for about two months and had to sell it because insurance was through the roof. I loved the bike although the power was not needed and I wanted a comfortable riding position. Bought the fz6r but for some reason I feel like the sportier position was more comfortable though. the fz6r has plenty of power to get me in trouble, there is no need for something more powerful on the street
Bert-Aus
Well-Known Member
Am 35yrs old, had my license about 10yrs with the XJ6S being the largest size I have owned thus far.
Previous bikes were '81 CBR250RS & '94 XJR400 both fun & test ridden FZ1N, SV1000S but in knowing myself -I cant trust myself to own a bigger bike.
I lost my license twice during my early 20's due to tooo many speeding fines & this bike does everything I need it to.
During times when I get really comfortable in cornering hard & fast I stop riding for a week or two, watch as many youtube vid's of squids wrecking themselves for some clarity.
Then when I jump on my Rocket Ride again I am more grounded in the reality that I only ride her on the road
Previous bikes were '81 CBR250RS & '94 XJR400 both fun & test ridden FZ1N, SV1000S but in knowing myself -I cant trust myself to own a bigger bike.
I lost my license twice during my early 20's due to tooo many speeding fines & this bike does everything I need it to.
During times when I get really comfortable in cornering hard & fast I stop riding for a week or two, watch as many youtube vid's of squids wrecking themselves for some clarity.
Then when I jump on my Rocket Ride again I am more grounded in the reality that I only ride her on the road
A lot of people have lowered their front end this way. No one seems to think it affects stability at high speeds, and some say it does improve initial turn in. Most do it just for looks though.
Yea like he said, it did make hitting the corners more aggressive. I lowered the front and have the rear shock adjusted so both are lowered and definitely looks a lot better too.
My Tora Tanshi is far from my first bike. She may not even be my best. My '82 Honda CB750C wins for the best bike I've owned.
However: My Tora Tanshi is my favorite bike I've owned. She's got enough oomph to throw me back, she's just light enough to be nimble. She's heavy enough to be stable. I can float through a 90 degree turn like I've got claws digging in clay, and I can buzz down the highway, for hours on end, without a worry.
The 6R is a glorious machine and there's honestly not another make or model that can compare.
However: My Tora Tanshi is my favorite bike I've owned. She's got enough oomph to throw me back, she's just light enough to be nimble. She's heavy enough to be stable. I can float through a 90 degree turn like I've got claws digging in clay, and I can buzz down the highway, for hours on end, without a worry.
The 6R is a glorious machine and there's honestly not another make or model that can compare.
godwearsblack
New Member
im 22 and got my first bike, a 2012 raven FZ6R, I love it, I use her every single day, with the exception if ts pouring rain.. haha
TBCx FaTaL
New Member
Traded up
Started out on a 05 Ninja 250, but then traded up to a 2012 Fz6r. Have had it for about 4 months and I love it. Already put different mirrors, and windscreen. and installed an FE kit
Started out on a 05 Ninja 250, but then traded up to a 2012 Fz6r. Have had it for about 4 months and I love it. Already put different mirrors, and windscreen. and installed an FE kit
2coldtocare
New Member
Neither UP OR DOWN
I have owned several bikes over the last 10 years, and currently own the 09 FZ6R in the *faster* yellow cad. Also have an 07 FJR1300. It is an awesome bike, but is a handful around town, regardless of your experience level.
The FZ6R is extremely fun to ride, the engine is sweet, the ergos are good, and the styling is second to none, especially for the $$$.
So for me, it was neither up or down. The 6R is a unique ride and stands on its own.
I have owned several bikes over the last 10 years, and currently own the 09 FZ6R in the *faster* yellow cad. Also have an 07 FJR1300. It is an awesome bike, but is a handful around town, regardless of your experience level.
The FZ6R is extremely fun to ride, the engine is sweet, the ergos are good, and the styling is second to none, especially for the $$$.
So for me, it was neither up or down. The 6R is a unique ride and stands on its own.