rkazemi
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Most likely I'll shop around buy when I initially looked progressive by far was the cheapest but as it sits 4x is too much I feel like
no way, scam-er
where is this, left overs, or?
rkazemi
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Near chicago I'm still not sure because of the insurance but I know the price is great
I know but i have not seen any, no one has any listed. My dealer said they were done but i accept he could be wrong. Until i actually see one though im assuming they are gone. Pretty much all 15s are out by now arent they?
Could not agree more, my insurance went from about 120 a year to 100 a MONTH to put Collision on. I only borrowed 5k, $100 a month is MORE than the bike payment. It would be way cheaper by half to just keep paying the monthly payments if the bike gets wrecked.
If you want to be budget concious get the 300. If you want a bike you're not going to have to upgrade from in 6months get the fz. I personaly thing a budget is never going to hold you back from upgrading and think you should buy the bike you want from the start. It will save you money down the road when you get bored with your budget bike. Take it easy and take the time to learn your bike and you'll be fine.
no, not even close. don't know why they would post 2015 pics/prices etc. on their website if the model was discontinued.
months ago, they filed CA emissions for the FZ1, so that was the 1st clue it was still alive.
there's only 1 guy at a dealer that I listen to, he stays on top of things and doesn't get the info from the shop, he gets it like the rest of us, online/word of mouth
rkazemi
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As good as a deal as the FZ6R is I'm not confident in my ability enough to buy it I rather start off a little bit slower and the gas and insurance are just a extra bonus. Thanks for everyone's suggestions
I agree, i just dont think you should waste your money on a new one. if you get a 300 you WILL want to get rid of it in about a year. If you buy new you lose 1/3 the value when you drive it off the lot. If you buy a low mile used one you can usually get rid of it for close to what you paid for it in a year. GOOD LUCK!
For those of you looking for a new insurance policy check out State Farm. I got a new 2013 FZ6R and when I was shopping around for insurance, full coverage of 100/300/50 and 1000 deductible, it was easily $1200-$1600 a year. When I called State Farm they had it for only $1150 a year. Then I bundled my car, old 2002 Ford Focus, and the cheapest renters insurance with them. Now my bike is down to $290 for 6 months with 100/300/100 and 1000 deductible on collision and comprehensive. Might be worth a call if your rates are going up.
rkazemi
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I checked the insurance allstate for full coverage at least in my area was 110 a month
Everyone is going to get different rates depending on where they live, age, driving record etc. Some insurance companies (Ryder i think) have started rating this bike as a super sport so guys were dropping them. There are some threads about it on here if you search. And again vs. 120 a year its not worth it, you pay off the bike in insurance costs in just 5 years. thats ridiculous.
bluecollarmuscle
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3 weeks ago bought a new raven fz6r. Only 2 miles on it when I rode it off the lot. When I got my insurance 30/100 and 1000 deductible with Gieco is 68 per month. And that's for a new rider with just a permit in California (just past the drivers test today at dmv now am licensed). Also if you are mature and ride responsibly I would go with the fz6r. My reason is.... one of the 1st things I noticed is on the freeway and in the city drivers tend to drive faster, accelerate quicker, and tailgate closer when there is a motorcycle present. So with that in mind the extra hp and torque come in real handy. Most accidents are because of the "other guy/girl" unless your just drive wreckless
My FZ6R was my first bike and I debated this very same thing since I was worried about outgrowing the baby ninja too quick and having to upgrade. Perhaps being a little over confident, I also thought to myself, how hard would it really be to get used to the bigger bike. I can tell you it took me a little while to get used to the weight and handling and I did gently drop it twice. Luckily there wasn't significant damage but at the time it happened, I did wonder if I got the right bike for me. After lots and lots of parking lot practice and really getting comfortable leaning it and eventually working up the courage to ride at freeway speed, I can say I really do enjoy the bike more so than when I first got it but it took time. But I agree with what a lot of others are saying, it really doesn't hurt to start out small until you are sure you enjoy riding and have picked up enough skills for a bigger bike. Dropping a cheap used smaller bike isn't as dramatic as dropping a new shiny more expensive bike.
As for insurance, I think I lucked out and managed to get it for $35 a month full coverage even as a beginner. I did get some outrageous quotes though from Geico and Progressive because of my newbie status but just kept calling around until I found that great deal.
As for insurance, I think I lucked out and managed to get it for $35 a month full coverage even as a beginner. I did get some outrageous quotes though from Geico and Progressive because of my newbie status but just kept calling around until I found that great deal.
I think we all worry about out growing bikes because we secretly or publically have that need for speed, I certainly do. (I'm trying to figure out right now how to get on to a street triple but it's not really in the cards.... )A 250 really isn't enough to keep you interested unless you're carving canyons all day, that's where the small lightweight chassis is at it's best.
I've said it before, I'll say it again. 500. Me and a bunch of people I know started with 500cc bikes, rode them anywhere from 6 months to 2 years before getting a bike they really wanted. Most of them are full size bikes but near Ninja 250 weight. You WILL drop your bike, better to be on a thousand dollar beater than your brand new 2014 bike. A light weight, lower-powerd bike is more forgiving as you hone your skills and emergency manuevers become automatic.
Many things about the FZ6R make it great for a beginner, but I think the weight and factory tires hold it back. I know a few people personally who started on FZs. Some have gone down, some haven't... more have wrecked then have not. You certainly can learn on it, it just make take you a little longer. I've heard of idiots... I mean people... getting liter super sports as their first bikes. Can you learn on it, yes I suppose so. Is it the best way to learn, no.
I've said it before, I'll say it again. 500. Me and a bunch of people I know started with 500cc bikes, rode them anywhere from 6 months to 2 years before getting a bike they really wanted. Most of them are full size bikes but near Ninja 250 weight. You WILL drop your bike, better to be on a thousand dollar beater than your brand new 2014 bike. A light weight, lower-powerd bike is more forgiving as you hone your skills and emergency manuevers become automatic.
Many things about the FZ6R make it great for a beginner, but I think the weight and factory tires hold it back. I know a few people personally who started on FZs. Some have gone down, some haven't... more have wrecked then have not. You certainly can learn on it, it just make take you a little longer. I've heard of idiots... I mean people... getting liter super sports as their first bikes. Can you learn on it, yes I suppose so. Is it the best way to learn, no.
Um, Please who in the hell are you getting $35 a month full coverage from in So Cal? I want them! best quote i got was like 110 a month vs. the 120 a YEAR i pay for just liability. Id at least like to add comprehensive for theft if not collision.
Right?! Shocked the hell out of me when that's what they quoted me. Had to double check everything just in case they gave me a quote on the wrong bike or the numbers were wrong but it all looked right so I ran with it. 100/300/100 with a $500 deductible. State Farm did me well. Funny they could't give me a great deal on my car though. But check them out and call different agents. Different offices seem to give different quotes.
