What did you do to your bike today?

[nismos14]

I picked it up from the dealership, had the 600 mile service done yesterday, and I rode to Tennessee to visit my brother. He gave my FZ6R a big thumbs up! I put about 175 miles on it today. I got pulled over for speeding, but the policeman let me off with just a warning. I was VERY lucky and he was VERY nice. However, he did tell me to pay better attention to the speed limit signs on those Tennessee backroads.

I know that compared to a true supersport bike the FZ6R is lacking in the power department, but compared to the CBR250R and the V Star 650 Custom that I had before this, the FZ6R is a rocket ship!

That's the funny thing about this bike it is fast, but it's not fast by squid standards lol.

I kind of have the itch to upgrade, but after riding to work this morning I love the bike, I still want to see what options are out there. Wife seems all about it right now too, she wants us on a supersport.

 

[leem00]

I decided to wash my jeans, gloves and boots while wearing them. Along with giving the bike a left side bath in the local creek.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZLO6BkcLaw&feature=youtu.be

 

[SpawnXX]

I decided to wash my jeans, gloves and boots while wearing them. Along with giving the bike a left side bath in the local creek. Video to follow.

Just need to get yourself a jet ski, as much time as you spend driving through puddles and rivers and shizz. :rof:

 

[leem00]

Just need to get yourself a jet ski, as much time as you spend driving through puddles and rivers and shizz. :rof:

I should probably note that baring any flooding from the rains this weekend I promise not to make us cross any creeks or streams on the ride saturday!

Video is up.

:wreck:

 

[BKP]

Geeez... I tip my hat to you for even attempting to cross a creek with what must be a few algae-covered shoals (that's not just a flooded out road, is it?).

The 6R is a versatile bike... but a dual-sport, it's not...

P.S. I laughed my azz off at how you 'presented' it... bravo!

 

[JSP]

Wow! Any damage to the bike?

 

[leem00]

Geeez... I tip my hat to you for even attempting to cross a creek with what must be a few algae-covered shoals (that's not just a flooded out road, is it?).

The 6R is a versatile bike... but a dual-sport, it's not...

P.S. I laughed my azz off at how you 'presented' it... bravo!

Its a creek but it completely dries out in the summer...that truck turned and drove down the creek after he helped me out. the quads and dirt bikes run up and down them all the time around here. I have crossed it before many of time on my old honda shadow and now this one. I just picked the wrong lane this time and hit a slick stone that had a pretty steep angle to it...

 

[leem00]

Wow! Any damage to the bike?

V35's took the brunt of the damage...mostly scrapes....

 

[tr1umph4nt]

Today I did the 4000miles oil change on the fazer(god knows how much i hate that oil filter) Thanks to the rubber jar opener idea, its off. put on new fairings(the old ones were messed up from the crash)

 

[buzzbomb]

I decided to wash my jeans, gloves and boots while wearing them. Along with giving the bike a left side bath in the local creek.

lets go swimming - YouTube

OK, I've got to say it: Dude, WTF??!! It's not an adventure bike, LOL! Unfortunately, I can't bust on you. I've done same. My first bike, heading to a skinny-dipping hole with a girlfriend.

Front end got bogged in the sand several times and we just hopped off.

But still, You sir, are nuts! :thumbup:

 

[Idiosynocracy]

That's the funny thing about this bike it is fast, but it's not fast by squid standards lol.

I kind of have the itch to upgrade, but after riding to work this morning I love the bike, I still want to see what options are out there. Wife seems all about it right now too, she wants us on a supersport.

I feel you on the upgrade. But I just got her back in August. I know I'll "upgrade" in the future to say an R6 or a ZX6R but I'm perfectly happy with The FZ6R right now. We shall see in the next couple years.

 

[SpawnXX]

I picked it up from the dealership, had the 600 mile service done yesterday, and I rode to Tennessee to visit my brother. He gave my FZ6R a big thumbs up! I put about 175 miles on it today. I got pulled over for speeding, but the policeman let me off with just a warning. I was VERY lucky and he was VERY nice. However, he did tell me to pay better attention to the speed limit signs on those Tennessee backroads.

I know that compared to a true supersport bike the FZ6R is lacking in the power department, but compared to the CBR250R and the V Star 650 Custom that I had before this, the FZ6R is a rocket ship!

Grats man! Glad you are enjoying it! :thumbup:

 

[Maadi]

Me and my hubby had a day off "just because" and we spent it riding. We are fortunate enough to have an old naval air base close by, where they used to hold riding courses for the soldiers. So, they have a big, empty parking lot with all the required markings painted on the asphalt. We went to practice there first and let me tell you, that figure eight box is tough. I can stay inside the mid-size box, but need a lot more practice to get inside the smallest...
Then we went to our local Yamaha dealer to look at some riding boots for me, because the old ones I have been using are a bit stiff in the ankles for this type of a bike. I ended up buying the Gaerne Flow Touring boots, just because they felt the best on my feet. After the fact, when I googled them, I realized I apparently bought a really good boot. Yay!

 

[Idiosynocracy]

Me and my hubby had a day off "just because" and we spent it riding. We are fortunate enough to have an old naval air base close by, where they used to hold riding courses for the soldiers. So, they have a big, empty parking lot with all the required markings painted on the asphalt. We went to practice there first and let me tell you, that figure eight box is tough. I can stay inside the mid-size box, but need a lot more practice to get inside the smallest...
Then we went to our local Yamaha dealer to look at some riding boots for me, because the old ones I have been using are a bit stiff in the ankles for this type of a bike. I ended up buying the Gaerne Flow Touring boots, just because they felt the best on my feet. After the fact, when I googled them, I realized I apparently bought a really good boot. Yay!

I need to get me some riding boots... and some riding pants but I'm so broke though it sucks. : (

 

[JT]

no money for gear is ususaly the case but worth it in the long run

 

[MNGreg]

Changed my oil for 12,000 mile and recorded a quick errand run to ship my nieces First Communion gift with my new DriftHD mounted on the helmet.

Viewing the video wish I could have mounted a tiny bit more forward but it still has a very good forward view. Also mount wouldnt go anymore forward due to my RX-Qs visor side plates. Now just need to remember how to use the video editing software! Once get that done will try to team up my GPH2 and the Drift.

Only problem with the oil change is that it is supposed to be like 2.6Qt w/o filter change.. I put about that much in, let it sit and checked the oil. It looks like the oil is just barely above the bottom line on the dipstick..Seems like it should be more about 1/2 way up the measure mark on the dipstick. I am not leaking.

 

[daddyrack]

Took a nice 130 mile ride with my dad.

 

[Idiosynocracy]

no money for gear is ususaly the case but worth it in the long run

I bet! I'm just worried that something will happen and my legs/feet won't have the proper protection and they'll take some serious damage. : /

 

[Little Miss Dangerous]

First ride derestricted yesterday.... All I can is: full throttle =

Going to be even harder to stay out of trouble now though..

 

[Idiosynocracy]

First ride derestricted yesterday.... All I can is: full throttle =

Going to be even harder to stay out of trouble now though..

That brings me back to when I hit the 1k mile spot on my bike... took her outside to the back roads and opened her up! Went about 120-125 mph and it was mind blowing. All the adrenaline in my body began to rush, i saw EVERYTHING in slow motion, my heart was pounding... At that moment, I awoke as a new person, reborn to the world. To someone who rides a supersport that may seem like nothing. But to a person who has never reached those kinds of limits? I've created a monster. I am Dr. Jekyl; and the bike, my Mr. Hyde.