Official FZ6 Thread - Page 12

NJ-Bill · 02-03-2013, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Scorpion

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.

I cut down my stock screen. It was the only way I could get a clean airstream. I have a touring screen for winter but it does generate significant turbulence.

Censport · 02-03-2013, 07:41 PM

This is my '06 that I've had since '08. Bought a Yamaha touring screen at the time, very happy with it. Original one has hung on the garage wall ever since.

Over 15k on mine so far. Plan on putting more on it this year, mostly through commuting though. Coming up on four years since I low-sided it and broke my upper tibia. Still have the plate and screws. And the bike.

Though it looks stock, I've actually done a bit to the bike. It was someone's "rat bike" before, so I had to buy a stock license plate/fender, relocate the rear signals and plate to that, and replace the front LEDs with stock units. Gonna be taking the Lee Parks course with it next month.

1Scorpion · 02-06-2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NJ-Bill

I cut down my stock screen. It was the only way I could get a clean airstream. I have a touring screen for winter but it does generate significant turbulence.

If I can find another windscreen I might try that. I do like the looks of the Yamaha touring screen. I'll have to check if they are still available. Thanks for the info guys.

Honda55 · 02-13-2013, 08:33 AM

Has anyone here tried a power commander? From what Ive seen the reviews are pretty positive (More mpgs, better low and midrange)

Just wanted to see if anyone has tried it and wants to give an opinion

mikesova · 02-13-2013, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 1Scorpion

If I can find another windscreen I might try that. I do like the looks of the Yamaha touring screen. I'll have to check if they are still available. Thanks for the info guys.

I couldn't find one. let me know if you find a source.

supahman · 02-17-2013, 09:54 PM

sooo.. after several months of contemplating on what bike to get (Sportster 883, XR1200, NC700, GSXF650) i finally settled for 2005 FZ6.

2 questions..

im thinking of occasional commute with it during summer @ 110F+ on normal traffic condition - i know its a bad idea and i know it will be a major discomfort for me - but will the bike overheat?

has anyone tried using Puig racing windscreen? does it lessen the wind buffeting/wind noise? for reference im 5'9" 30 inseam.

supahman · 02-18-2013, 12:01 AM

after researching over the net - i realize that wind buffeting is FZ6 problem.

Olas · 02-18-2013, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by supahman

after researching over the net - i realize that wind buffeting is FZ6 problem.

Have you ridden one? Don't believe everything you read on the internet...I don't have any buffering issues with my stock screen.

Sent from my ADR6350

supahman · 02-18-2013, 05:54 AM

yes. i owned a 2005. ok sorry.. i mean the wind noise. i mistook buffeting as wind noise. for reference - i have 2 helmets xlite = loud whistling sound, dual sport afx fx39 = howling noise. on both helmet - vents were close. and im wearing my size.

u wish u could ride · 02-18-2013, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by supahman

yes. i owned a 2005. ok sorry.. i mean the wind noise. i mistook buffeting as wind noise. for reference - i have 2 helmets xlite = loud whistling sound, dual sport afx fx39 = howling noise. on both helmet - vents were close. and im wearing my size.

hi, having owned alot of sport /standard bikes with frame mounted half fairing and short shields i would tell you get yourself a decent size tank bag slap in on and go for a good ride .it really does help .

supahman · 02-18-2013, 10:46 PM

^ thanks for the tip. how tall should the tank bag be? i assume taller than the windshield? actually, im thinking of getting a tank bag - im choosing between Cortech Super 2.0 18L or Joe Rocket Manta XL.

Grainbelt · 02-19-2013, 06:26 AM

Doesn't have to be that big, it just occupies some space and removes the negative air pressure pocket between you and the windscreen.

I have the old cortech mini, which is 8L. 18L sounds effing humongous to me, but I have hard luggage for real hauling, and just use the tank bag for odds and sods. 12L sounds good though, with a place to route a camelback tube. I'd want to test fit the 18 to make sure I could see over it and it didn't interfere with the bars at full lock.

supahman · 02-19-2013, 10:54 PM

^ thanks man.. 18L i believe can be expand/compress using a zipper. but for the price and purpose - i am considering 12L.

telejojo · 02-20-2013, 03:37 AM

I'm looking at a new 2012 FZ8 has anyone had much any experience with one? Good or bad.Can you have too many bikes?

mikesova · 02-20-2013, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by telejojo

I'm looking at a new 2012 FZ8 has anyone had much any experience with one? Good or bad.Can you have too many bikes?

I sat on one at the motorcycle show. It felt nice. I think they should have made it more like the fz6 with some kind of fairing, though.

02-03-2013, 07:41 PM	#167
Censport Vendor Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Nashville, Music City U.S.A. Oddometer: 414	This is my '06 that I've had since '08. Bought a Yamaha touring screen at the time, very happy with it. Original one has hung on the garage wall ever since. Over 15k on mine so far. Plan on putting more on it this year, mostly through commuting though. Coming up on four years since I low-sided it and broke my upper tibia. Still have the plate and screws. And the bike. Though it looks stock, I've actually done a bit to the bike. It was someone's "rat bike" before, so I had to buy a stock license plate/fender, relocate the rear signals and plate to that, and replace the front LEDs with stock units. Gonna be taking the Lee Parks course with it next month. __________________ Breezy Brigade.com

02-17-2013, 09:54 PM	#171
supahman Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Oddometer: 11	sooo.. after several months of contemplating on what bike to get (Sportster 883, XR1200, NC700, GSXF650) i finally settled for 2005 FZ6. 2 questions.. im thinking of occasional commute with it during summer @ 110F+ on normal traffic condition - i know its a bad idea and i know it will be a major discomfort for me - but will the bike overheat? has anyone tried using Puig racing windscreen? does it lessen the wind buffeting/wind noise? for reference im 5'9" 30 inseam. supahman screwed with this post 02-18-2013 at 01:36 AM

02-20-2013, 03:37 AM	#179
telejojo Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Huntsville Ala. foothills of the Smokey's Oddometer: 166	I'm looking at a new 2012 FZ8 has anyone had much any experience with one? Good or bad.Can you have too many bikes? __________________ 08Concours,09KLR, 80CBX 79KZ1300 09WR450f 2013 Zuma 50

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02-13-2013, 08:33 AM	#169
Honda55 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Quakertown, PA Oddometer: 230	Has anyone here tried a power commander? From what Ive seen the reviews are pretty positive (More mpgs, better low and midrange) Just wanted to see if anyone has tried it and wants to give an opinion

02-18-2013, 12:01 AM	#172
supahman Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Oddometer: 11	after researching over the net - i realize that wind buffeting is FZ6 problem.

02-18-2013, 05:54 AM	#174
supahman Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Oddometer: 11	yes. i owned a 2005. ok sorry.. i mean the wind noise. i mistook buffeting as wind noise. for reference - i have 2 helmets xlite = loud whistling sound, dual sport afx fx39 = howling noise. on both helmet - vents were close. and im wearing my size.

02-18-2013, 10:46 PM	#176
supahman Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Oddometer: 11	^ thanks for the tip. how tall should the tank bag be? i assume taller than the windshield? actually, im thinking of getting a tank bag - im choosing between Cortech Super 2.0 18L or Joe Rocket Manta XL.

02-19-2013, 06:26 AM	#177
Grainbelt marginal adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Minnyhappiness Oddometer: 25,010	Doesn't have to be that big, it just occupies some space and removes the negative air pressure pocket between you and the windscreen. I have the old cortech mini, which is 8L. 18L sounds effing humongous to me, but I have hard luggage for real hauling, and just use the tank bag for odds and sods. 12L sounds good though, with a place to route a camelback tube. I'd want to test fit the 18 to make sure I could see over it and it didn't interfere with the bars at full lock.

02-19-2013, 10:54 PM	#178
supahman Adventurer Joined: Nov 2012 Oddometer: 11	^ thanks man.. 18L i believe can be expand/compress using a zipper. but for the price and purpose - i am considering 12L.