Official FZ6 Thread

[NJ-Bill]

Originally Posted by jsalman93

The fz6 is surprisingly smooth with a passenger. Taking off is a bit trickier, since the bike has a pretty narrow range to take off smoothly, but after 2nd gear it's smoother than butter .
Just the bike a ride and you won't be disappointed.

There is a guy (killernoodle) on the FZ6 forum who makes new clutch slave levers to fix this problem. I have one and it works. In my opinion, this is the only minor issue with the FZ6.

[jsalman93]

Originally Posted by NJ-Bill

There is a guy (killernoodle) on the FZ6 forum who makes new clutch slave levers to fix this problem. I have one and it works. In my opinion, this is the only minor issue with the FZ6.

Really, do you have a link or something? I would love to get one myself.
I feel the exact same way, this bike does everything really well in moderate comfort (might consider throwing some money into a corbin seat, or just eating a few more burgers for some ass padding). Very reliable (seen some with over 120k miles on the clock and still running), good looking, powerful, and fun to ride.

[NJ-Bill]

Originally Posted by jsalman93

Really, do you have a link or something? I would love to get one myself.
I feel the exact same way, this bike does everything really well in moderate comfort (might consider throwing some money into a corbin seat, or just eating a few more burgers for some ass padding). Very reliable (seen some with over 120k miles on the clock and still running), good looking, powerful, and fun to ride.

LINK I also have a Corbin seat.

[jsalman93]

Awesome thanks, bookmarked and wishlisted for the near future .

[Bucket69]

Thanks for the info. I may have to see if I can swing a leg over one. I had a chance to sit on a new FZ6R and my initial thought was that it felt narrow, but to be fair, I was also oogling a FJR1300 at the same time.

[mikesova]

I have a Yamaha Comfort seat arriving tomorrow. I'll snap some pics and give a review. However, I've heard you have to break it in before it's actually comfortable.

[jsalman93]

Originally Posted by Bucket69

Thanks for the info. I may have to see if I can swing a leg over one. I had a chance to sit on a new FZ6R and my initial thought was that it felt narrow, but to be fair, I was also oogling a FJR1300 at the same time.

The FZ6R and the FZ6 are totally different bikes. The FZ6R was made to be a more budget 'entry-level' bike. It's even advertised as such on the yamaha website. The R has a steel steel frame (as opposed to an aluminum frame from the original), cheaper suspension, and cheaper brake set up.

[mikesova]

I got the seat today. I can see where the comments come from that say it pushes you up against the tank. It feels firmer, but there's more "stuff" in it. It's heavier. I rode around town a little bit and it seems pleasant, however it's the long distances that I hope it is nicer for.

[mikesova]

Does anybody else have the givi sidecase racks and HATE the turn signal relocation?

[Grainbelt]

Originally Posted by mikesova

Does anybody else have the givi sidecase racks and HATE the turn signal relocation?

not nearly as much as I hate how buried the taillight is when I run a topcase.

[mikesova]

Originally Posted by Grainbelt

not nearly as much as I hate how buried the taillight is when I run a topcase.

Yours aren't as bad as mine. I have the pl351. It's not too bad when the cases are on it, but when they aren't, the indicators stick way out and look very stupid. I'm thinking about getting smaller aftermarket signals and putting them in the stock location, but then you would only be able to see them from the back with the side cases on.

[SkiMan]

I'm looking at a 2009 FZ6 thru a Yamaha dealer......
asking $5,300 with 5,200 miles, and detachable side bags, no tail box.
Serviced thru the dealer selling.
Reasonable? Still plan on making offer!
I'm coming off a FJ1200 (I'm over the liter bike power thing), what should I expect other then noticable decrease in power and weight?
Tought is to add the comfort items to make it a middle weight tourer
Comment, suggestions.....

[Maggot12]

Originally Posted by SkiMan

I'm looking at a 2009 FZ6 thru a Yamaha dealer......
asking $5,300 with 5,200 miles, and detachable side bags, no tail box.
Serviced thru the dealer selling.
Reasonable? Still plan on making offer!
I'm coming off a FJ1200 (I'm over the liter bike power thing), what should I expect other then noticable decrease in power and weight?
Tought is to add the comfort items to make it a middle weight tourer
Comment, suggestions.....

FZ6 has been on my radar for a few weeks now and Ive been looking in the western NY area as well as Detroit and the North Eastern OH area.

If this thing is in good shape, and depending on what it has for luggage it could be a very good buy.

Have you actually seen it?

And if anyone knows of a nice 07 or newer with luggage in the areas I mentioned, along with Ontario, please let me know.

[mikesova]

Originally Posted by Maggot12

FZ6 has been on my radar for a few weeks now and Ive been looking in the western NY area as well as Detroit and the North Eastern OH area.

If this thing is in good shape, and depending on what it has for luggage it could be a very good buy.

Have you actually seen it?

And if anyone knows of a nice 07 or newer with luggage in the areas I mentioned, along with Ontario, please let me know.

When I bought my 05 in July, there were pretty slim pickens in MI. I'm glad I jumped on it when I did.

[mrphotoman]