Official FZ6 Thread - Page 11

Honda55 · 01-15-2013, 07:35 AM

A little too big for my uses, but Im sure someone will snag it.

1Scorpion · 01-20-2013, 04:58 PM

Hi Guys ! I just bought a 2005 blue FZ6 with just over 12000 miles on it. I've only ridden it twice but it's quite a bike. I've got loads of riding experince. On lots of different bikes. But I really like this one for our Sunday morning breakfast rides. I think it will make a great light weight sport tourer. I have to admit after looking quickly thru this post I never would have thought of anyone taking it off road. I'll stick to the pavement with mine.

BanjoBoy · 01-20-2013, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Scorpion

Hi Guys ! I just bought a 2005 blue FZ6 with just over 12000 miles on it. I've only ridden it twice but it's quite a bike. I've got loads of riding experince. On lots of different bikes. But I really like this one for our Sunday morning breakfast rides. I think it will make a great light weight sport tourer. I have to admit after looking quickly thru this post I never would have thought of anyone taking it off road. I'll stick to the pavement with mine.

Yeah, but when the roads are iced up, there's more traction in the dirt!

mrphotoman · 01-20-2013, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Scorpion

Hi Guys ! I just bought a 2005 blue FZ6 with just over 12000 miles on it. I've only ridden it twice but it's quite a bike. I've got loads of riding experince. On lots of different bikes. But I really like this one for our Sunday morning breakfast rides. I think it will make a great light weight sport tourer. I have to admit after looking quickly thru this post I never would have thought of anyone taking it off road. I'll stick to the pavement with mine.

What do you use for a Thursday brunch ride?

CavDoc · 01-21-2013, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mrphotoman

What do you use for a Thursday brunch ride?

I heard the Speed Triple was a good Thursday bike...and that an old GS was for Monday brunch.

Whereas the Panigale R is the only acceptable Saturday afternoon bike.

1Scorpion · 01-21-2013, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mrphotoman

What do you use for a Thursday brunch ride?

I work during the week. So I ride my work truck on weekdays. That plus I only have the one bike for now. I find I only ride one at a time anyways.

CavDoc · 01-24-2013, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Honda55

Buy a better quality tire? Or take it a little easier with that right wrist.

Haha! I like to think I'm not TOO crazy with the throttle...I do have a nice 17 mile (mostly) back road commute each day that probably induces a little extra twist of the wrist though!

motomike14 · 01-25-2013, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by CavDoc

Haha! I like to think I'm not TOO crazy with the throttle...I do have a nice 17 mile (mostly) back road commute each day that probably induces a little extra twist of the wrist though!

Michelin PR2 road pilot. I only have 1000 miles on mine, but not a hint of wear yet.

And, they do alright off-road too.

CavDoc · 01-25-2013, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by motomike14

Michelin PR2 road pilot. I only have 1000 miles on mine, but not a hint of wear yet.

And, they do alright off-road too.

Nice bike!

mikesova · 01-31-2013, 09:46 AM

so bummed. Last night when I was messing around cleaning the bike (cabin fever), I broke the puig tinted screen that came with the bike. I have the stock sheild that the PO gave me. I peeled all the stickers and residue off and with a lot of WD40, got it cleaned up. I am not a fan:

I really liked the look of the tinted one better. Anybody have one laying around? or a touring screen?

Honda55 · 02-01-2013, 07:00 AM

Not a puig, but I snagged a tinted shield off eBay for like 30.

Looks pretty good too

mikesova · 02-01-2013, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Honda55

Not a puig, but I snagged a tinted shield off eBay for like 30.

Looks pretty good too

You must have an 07+ bike.

Honda55 · 02-01-2013, 04:34 PM

Yeah, I have an 07... I forgot about the year difference.

HaChayalBoded · 02-01-2013, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mikesova

You must have an 07+ bike.

Are there more and cheaper choices for an 07? I'm in need of a larger windscreen, way too much cold air coming in from under my helmet, plus, smoking on the FZ ain't as easy as on the connie. yea yea, gimme shit.

1Scorpion · 02-03-2013, 03:54 PM

I've been looking for a new windscreen for my 05 FZ6 there are not many choices that I can find. Anyone have anything good or bad to say about the Givi touring screen. The stock one ain't bad just a lot of wind noise. My last bike was a DR650 and it was quiet but no protection.
I feel for you northen riders staying inside cleaning your bike instead of riding. We just did a 300 mile round trip for BBQ today. The weather was perfect. I'm hoping summer stays away. Florida sucks in the summer.

01-31-2013, 09:46 AM	#160
mikesova Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Gladwin, Mi Oddometer: 1,373	so bummed. Last night when I was messing around cleaning the bike (cabin fever), I broke the puig tinted screen that came with the bike. I have the stock sheild that the PO gave me. I peeled all the stickers and residue off and with a lot of WD40, got it cleaned up. I am not a fan: I really liked the look of the tinted one better. Anybody have one laying around? or a touring screen? __________________ 2009 Kawasaki KLX250S 2001 Yamaha TTR125 (Wife's bike) 2005 Yamaha FZ6

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01-15-2013, 07:35 AM	#151
Honda55 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Quakertown, PA Oddometer: 230	A little too big for my uses, but Im sure someone will snag it.

01-20-2013, 04:58 PM	#152
1Scorpion Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: West central Fl. Oddometer: 28	Hi Guys ! I just bought a 2005 blue FZ6 with just over 12000 miles on it. I've only ridden it twice but it's quite a bike. I've got loads of riding experince. On lots of different bikes. But I really like this one for our Sunday morning breakfast rides. I think it will make a great light weight sport tourer. I have to admit after looking quickly thru this post I never would have thought of anyone taking it off road. I'll stick to the pavement with mine.

02-01-2013, 07:00 AM	#161
Honda55 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Quakertown, PA Oddometer: 230	Not a puig, but I snagged a tinted shield off eBay for like 30. Looks pretty good too

02-01-2013, 04:34 PM	#163
Honda55 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Quakertown, PA Oddometer: 230	Yeah, I have an 07... I forgot about the year difference.

02-03-2013, 03:54 PM	#165
1Scorpion Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: West central Fl. Oddometer: 28	I've been looking for a new windscreen for my 05 FZ6 there are not many choices that I can find. Anyone have anything good or bad to say about the Givi touring screen. The stock one ain't bad just a lot of wind noise. My last bike was a DR650 and it was quiet but no protection. I feel for you northen riders staying inside cleaning your bike instead of riding. We just did a 300 mile round trip for BBQ today. The weather was perfect. I'm hoping summer stays away. Florida sucks in the summer.