Welcome FZ6 Owners! - Page 3

deeptekkie · 10-02-2009, 04:14 PM

Hi guys. I have had my new '09 only about two weeks, (255 miles so far),
and I love it! I've owned five other bikes, and borrowed several others for many, many miles, but this is the best "catch-all" bike that I have ever ridden!
I'm a big guy and I've had several back surgeries so, taking my time, I looked for a new bike for over two years before checking out the FZ6. As soon as I rode it I knew this was the bike. For me, it is the perfect blend of power, comfort, handling, economy, (who really cares?), and initial purchase price. Insurance is very reasonable too. I love it and from what I read and have been told, it's darn near bullet-proof. Safe riding!

FZ1_ARAO · 10-04-2009, 05:54 PM

moved to http://www.yamahafz1oa.com/forum/sho...=1#post1727836

FZ1_ARAO · 10-04-2009, 05:55 PM

double post...

Nobby · 11-15-2009, 07:53 PM

G'day boys,07fz6n owner,thanks for the space

Ricky Bobby · 06-14-2010, 08:11 PM

G'day everyone.

I just put a nice set of frame sliders on my 08 FZ6. The left one backed out and stripped the threads out of the mount even after putting locktite on it. What gives!? I need fix it some how! Any suggestions!?

RB

tim schuller · 08-16-2012, 07:40 PM

HI .. trying to help out a buddy who has a 07 that he bought with a bad tranny.. anyone out there have a fragged motor with a good tranny?? Thanks in advance. Tim

salaxi · 05-12-2013, 07:05 AM

Hi there fellas, not yet an FZ owner, but your forum seems very interesting, and i always like to learn stuff. Nice to be here.

JW321 · 02-08-2014, 11:35 PM

Hey guys, I have my eye on an 2006 FZ6 or a Gen I FZ1. I was curious what guys out in Colorado thought of the FZ6? Do you find yourself thinking you would rather have an FZ1? I will be commuting, canyon riding, heading up to the mountains for day trips, and some two up riding. What are your thoughts?

Thanks guys.

fzwilly · 02-09-2014, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JW321

Hey guys, I have my eye on an 2006 FZ6 or a Gen I FZ1. I was curious what guys out in Colorado thought of the FZ6? Do you find yourself thinking you would rather have an FZ1? I will be commuting, canyon riding, heading up to the mountains for day trips, and some two up riding. What are your thoughts?

Thanks guys.

I think it depends on your experience and skill level. When I gave up offroad bikes I bought a new 05 FZ6 and loved it for 2 seasons and 18K miles. I wanted more after that so I traded my 6 in for a used 1. I should also add that my original choice was the FZ1 but thought the technology was dated, no offense Gen I owners.

JW321 · 02-09-2014, 01:47 PM

fzwilly, thanks for the input. I am also a long time off road rider but have also been able to spend the last couple of years on various street bikes ranging from a VFR800 all the way to a Ducati Multistrada, advantage to when I worked at a bike shop. I know I like to have a bit more power after riding these different bikes including a couple of gen II FZ1's. I just never had the opportunity to ride an FZ6 and was curious about opinions. From what you are saying it sounds like the FZ1 is probably going to be the better bet for me. Now if I can just find a GEN II for $3500 bucks.

FZB76 · 12-26-2015, 03:05 PM

HI Guys, I recently bought my first bike an 02 FZ1and I love it! Thanks for this awesome resource.

screamineagle · 06-22-2016, 09:08 AM

Gotta question for the FZ6 guys here. My buddy found one on Craigslist today, and asked if it was a decent price. I'm not up on the values and told him I would post here and see what our members thought. Here's the link. Thanks guys/gals!!

http://rochester.craigslist.org/mcd/5647065657.html

Harry1976 · 06-22-2016, 05:15 PM

I would say thats a pretty good price.
The FZ6 is a very capable rider friendly bike.

didier9 · 06-22-2016, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry1976

I would say thats a pretty good price.
The FZ6 is a very capable rider friendly bike.

I agree. If the ad is truthful, it looks like a good bike for the price.

04Fizzer · 06-24-2016, 05:18 AM

Bear in mind, the FZ6R is not the same as an FZ6.

gikstar · 05-21-2019, 10:03 PM

Four years ago I purchased a used showroom condition "06" Fz6 (red) and sold my Ninja 250. Two years later I show a 2006 Fz1 (red) with side hard bags on Craigslist in showroom condition and purchased that. Just couldn't keep riding both bikes and sold the Fz6. I love the extra power of the FZ1

Turning 75 this year and I love to go fast. Not much out there cars wise that can beat a 3.1 sec 0-60 except I believe, the Tesla. I ride Hwy 101 in Ventura County, Southern California year round and love the fact that I can "share the lane". My 5 yr old grandson has gotten tall enough now to put his feet on the passenger footpegs... purchased him his 1st helmet yesterday

and he'll be riding to kindergarden on the back of my bike!

sloowpoke · 05-23-2019, 07:19 PM

Disregard the 0-60 marketing claims. They're based on the car only using first gear. Ask what they do at 0-80? Your FZ1 can do 80 in first gear :-)

iluvmyfz1 · 05-24-2019, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sloowpoke

Disregard the 0-60 marketing claims. They're based on the car only using first gear. Ask what they do at 0-80? Your FZ1 can do 80 in first gear :-)

Surely you jest! These ancient FZ1's with carbs, why, everybody knows they are geezer bikes.

sloowpoke · 06-05-2019, 05:44 PM

Well, since I've been riding for 50 years now, I shirley am a geezer. Still, I sometimes enjoy having the excuse of heavy traffic when jumping out onto the 4 lane from a stop sign, staying in first gear until I've matched the traffic speed of around 70 mph. I usually get my fz1 up to around 10,000 rpm for that. I suppose the gen1 might have to do 10,500 to hit 70 in first gear :-)

jpgrfan · 06-05-2019, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iluvmyfz1

Surely you jest! These ancient FZ1's with carbs, why, everybody knows they are geezer bikes.

I was reminded of this . . .

FZ1 "THE SPORTBIKE FOR GEEZERS" ?

10-02-2009, 04:14 PM	#41
deeptekkie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1	FZ6: Hi guys. I have had my new '09 only about two weeks, (255 miles so far), and I love it! I've owned five other bikes, and borrowed several others for many, many miles, but this is the best "catch-all" bike that I have ever ridden! I'm a big guy and I've had several back surgeries so, taking my time, I looked for a new bike for over two years before checking out the FZ6. As soon as I rode it I knew this was the bike. For me, it is the perfect blend of power, comfort, handling, economy, (who really cares?), and initial purchase price. Insurance is very reasonable too. I love it and from what I read and have been told, it's darn near bullet-proof. Safe riding!

10-04-2009, 05:54 PM	#42
FZ1_ARAO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 578	FZ6 -> FZ1 moved to http://www.yamahafz1oa.com/forum/sho...=1#post1727836 Last edited by FZ1_ARAO; 10-06-2009 at 01:41 PM.

10-04-2009, 05:55 PM	#43
FZ1_ARAO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 578	FZ6 -> FZ1 double post... Last edited by FZ1_ARAO; 10-06-2009 at 01:38 PM.

11-15-2009, 07:53 PM	#44
Nobby Little brother Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 9	G'day boys,07fz6n owner,thanks for the space __________________ Got any blacker ?

08-16-2012, 07:40 PM	#46
tim schuller Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: van buren indiana Posts: 228	fz6 tranny HI .. trying to help out a buddy who has a 07 that he bought with a bad tranny.. anyone out there have a fragged motor with a good tranny?? Thanks in advance. Tim

06-14-2010, 08:11 PM	#45
Ricky Bobby Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 4	G'day everyone. I just put a nice set of frame sliders on my 08 FZ6. The left one backed out and stripped the threads out of the mount even after putting locktite on it. What gives!? I need fix it some how! Any suggestions!? RB

05-12-2013, 07:05 AM	#47
salaxi Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 1	Hi there fellas, not yet an FZ owner, but your forum seems very interesting, and i always like to learn stuff. Nice to be here.

02-08-2014, 11:35 PM	#48
JW321 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 55	Colorado FZ6 owners? Hey guys, I have my eye on an 2006 FZ6 or a Gen I FZ1. I was curious what guys out in Colorado thought of the FZ6? Do you find yourself thinking you would rather have an FZ1? I will be commuting, canyon riding, heading up to the mountains for day trips, and some two up riding. What are your thoughts? Thanks guys.

02-09-2014, 01:47 PM	#50
JW321 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Castle Rock, CO Posts: 55	fzwilly, thanks for the input. I am also a long time off road rider but have also been able to spend the last couple of years on various street bikes ranging from a VFR800 all the way to a Ducati Multistrada, advantage to when I worked at a bike shop. I know I like to have a bit more power after riding these different bikes including a couple of gen II FZ1's. I just never had the opportunity to ride an FZ6 and was curious about opinions. From what you are saying it sounds like the FZ1 is probably going to be the better bet for me. Now if I can just find a GEN II for $3500 bucks.

12-26-2015, 03:05 PM	#51
FZB76 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 1	HI Guys, I recently bought my first bike an 02 FZ1and I love it! Thanks for this awesome resource.

06-22-2016, 09:08 AM	#52
screamineagle Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 40	Gotta question for the FZ6 guys here. My buddy found one on Craigslist today, and asked if it was a decent price. I'm not up on the values and told him I would post here and see what our members thought. Here's the link. Thanks guys/gals!! http://rochester.craigslist.org/mcd/5647065657.html

06-22-2016, 05:15 PM	#53
Harry1976 Old Guy Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Southeastern Indiana Posts: 1,423	I would say thats a pretty good price. The FZ6 is a very capable rider friendly bike.

06-24-2016, 05:18 AM	#55
04Fizzer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 273	Bear in mind, the FZ6R is not the same as an FZ6. __________________ Old enough to know better; still too you to care.

05-21-2019, 10:03 PM	#56
gikstar Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Ventura County, CA Posts: 9	Four years ago I purchased a used showroom condition "06" Fz6 (red) and sold my Ninja 250. Two years later I show a 2006 Fz1 (red) with side hard bags on Craigslist in showroom condition and purchased that. Just couldn't keep riding both bikes and sold the Fz6. I love the extra power of the FZ1 Turning 75 this year and I love to go fast. Not much out there cars wise that can beat a 3.1 sec 0-60 except I believe, the Tesla. I ride Hwy 101 in Ventura County, Southern California year round and love the fact that I can "share the lane". My 5 yr old grandson has gotten tall enough now to put his feet on the passenger footpegs... purchased him his 1st helmet yesterday and he'll be riding to kindergarden on the back of my bike!

05-23-2019, 07:19 PM	#57
sloowpoke Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Graceville, FL Posts: 407	Disregard the 0-60 marketing claims. They're based on the car only using first gear. Ask what they do at 0-80? Your FZ1 can do 80 in first gear :-)

06-05-2019, 05:44 PM	#59
sloowpoke Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Graceville, FL Posts: 407	Well, since I've been riding for 50 years now, I shirley am a geezer. Still, I sometimes enjoy having the excuse of heavy traffic when jumping out onto the 4 lane from a stop sign, staying in first gear until I've matched the traffic speed of around 70 mph. I usually get my fz1 up to around 10,000 rpm for that. I suppose the gen1 might have to do 10,500 to hit 70 in first gear :-)

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