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Hello gentlemen and ladies,
My name is Matt, I am 21 and I just got my FZ6R last week. Its a 2011 red and black brand new. I seriously can't get off of it, I put over 200 miles on it since Tuesday. I will make any excuse to ride it even for a second. I have had my license for almost a year and never had the money for the bike, but I recently got hired by the company Johnson Controls as a project engineer so I decided to treat myself and by one.
I am looking to put mods on it like crazy! I just ordered my proton flush mount signals and targa FE kit last night after looking over a ton of threads on here. All your posts really helped me out. I am looking to get a windscreen next but I want one in red to match the bike. I can't find any posts about colored ones but I think I am going to test out tinting it myself with the stock windscreen. If all goes well I will do it to an aftermarket one! Wish me luck! Or if anyone knows where I can get one that is red already please let me know!
Thanks!! Safe riding!
My name is Matt, I am 21 and I just got my FZ6R last week. Its a 2011 red and black brand new. I seriously can't get off of it, I put over 200 miles on it since Tuesday. I will make any excuse to ride it even for a second. I have had my license for almost a year and never had the money for the bike, but I recently got hired by the company Johnson Controls as a project engineer so I decided to treat myself and by one.
I am looking to put mods on it like crazy! I just ordered my proton flush mount signals and targa FE kit last night after looking over a ton of threads on here. All your posts really helped me out. I am looking to get a windscreen next but I want one in red to match the bike. I can't find any posts about colored ones but I think I am going to test out tinting it myself with the stock windscreen. If all goes well I will do it to an aftermarket one! Wish me luck! Or if anyone knows where I can get one that is red already please let me know!
Thanks!! Safe riding!
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dragula230
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2011 fz6r
well name is bob wifes name is tammy. she liked the fz6r so we got a 2011 burnt orange one for her (though ill be riding it till i get my busa).
we live in PA (Erie area).
i rode all my life my wife is just learning and this is the bike she chose to learn on.
now to add some mods and make it our own
well name is bob wifes name is tammy. she liked the fz6r so we got a 2011 burnt orange one for her (though ill be riding it till i get my busa).
we live in PA (Erie area).
i rode all my life my wife is just learning and this is the bike she chose to learn on.
now to add some mods and make it our own
Ah you work for JCI, BOO lol.
Hello everyone!
My name is Josh, I'm 20 and I am picking up my 2012 FZ6R next week! I reside in Charlotte, NC so anyone in the area that wants to go on a ride, let me know. I recently finished my safety course and acquired my license, but before that, I was looking for what bike I should get. I can honestly admit that just being on this forum and seeing the community alone was a big factor in convincing me to choose the FZ6R!
I'll make sure to post pics when I get it and add a few mods to it!
Safe riding and I can't wait to officially be a part of this community!
My name is Josh, I'm 20 and I am picking up my 2012 FZ6R next week! I reside in Charlotte, NC so anyone in the area that wants to go on a ride, let me know. I recently finished my safety course and acquired my license, but before that, I was looking for what bike I should get. I can honestly admit that just being on this forum and seeing the community alone was a big factor in convincing me to choose the FZ6R!
I'll make sure to post pics when I get it and add a few mods to it!
Safe riding and I can't wait to officially be a part of this community!
You already are, be safe next week..
Those are great Ideas, it is a very inviting bike to ride.Just pay attention to the wind on the news.You shouldn't have much of a problem going break in speeds, but the wind can sneak up on you easy.
What's up guys,
My name's Aaron, I live in IL, and I got my 09 FZ6R a couple months ago. I've been using all the great info on the site since I got it and I figured it was high time to join since, especially since I'm lurking around here so often.. Looking forward to using more of the write ups on the site, and thanks to you all who did them :bow:
My name's Aaron, I live in IL, and I got my 09 FZ6R a couple months ago. I've been using all the great info on the site since I got it and I figured it was high time to join since, especially since I'm lurking around here so often.. Looking forward to using more of the write ups on the site, and thanks to you all who did them :bow:
:welcome: and where exactly is "The Valley"?
It's actually Coal Valley, small town in western illinois
Cool. I'm originally from the Peoria area. I'll be up there Mother's Day weekend for my wife's graduation from UIUC. I'm riding the bike up from Louisiana.
There's quite a few members around the central and western parts of IL, as well as in Chicago.
threexcharm
New Member
Nice Weekend to Ride
Hello, everyone, my name is Joe. I live in a rural area called Hammond, 60 miles outside of New Orleans. Its a nice quiet area that is much safer to ride in than the city, where drivers spend more time gazing into their smart phones than on the road ahead of them. I drive into the city for work. If you know anything about New Orleans, you know that it is great to visit, but not too safe to live in.
I am 59 years old. I don't spend a lot of time riding anymore, but I don't want to give up the sport. My dad bought me my first bike when I was 11. It was a scooter. From there I went to various Honda's until I gave up Japanese bikes for Harley's. I owned four Harleys. I really liked Sportsters. I wasn't too bright back then.
Twelve years ago, I bought a Honda VFR 800. What a great bike. I still regret selling that sweet thing. I traded it in on a VTX 1800 F cruiser. That was also a great bike, but the damn thing was a beast...800 pounds wet. I sold the VTX two weeks ago. When the new owner rode it out of my driveway, I could not even look. I really would like to get an FJR, but until I retire, I am not going to drop large coin like that because I don't want to invest that much money on a bike that I don't ride often enough. Looks like my choice will be a FZ6R. I like the upright ergo's. I can't ride a bike that is a torture rack. For now, I want to buy a bike that is inexpensive and fun to ride. That should be satisfying until I decide if I want to buy the big sport touring FJR. I thought about a FZR years ago, before I bought the big Honda cruiser. I will be lurking, learning, and I will let you know when I get my bike. I may have to wait a little while to see how things shake out with my job.
I guess this is a good enough introduction. I don't know when to shut up. I should have been a D J, but I don't think I could have handled all the women. Thanks for humoring an old man.
I will be around.......Joe
Hello, everyone, my name is Joe. I live in a rural area called Hammond, 60 miles outside of New Orleans. Its a nice quiet area that is much safer to ride in than the city, where drivers spend more time gazing into their smart phones than on the road ahead of them. I drive into the city for work. If you know anything about New Orleans, you know that it is great to visit, but not too safe to live in.
I am 59 years old. I don't spend a lot of time riding anymore, but I don't want to give up the sport. My dad bought me my first bike when I was 11. It was a scooter. From there I went to various Honda's until I gave up Japanese bikes for Harley's. I owned four Harleys. I really liked Sportsters. I wasn't too bright back then.
Twelve years ago, I bought a Honda VFR 800. What a great bike. I still regret selling that sweet thing. I traded it in on a VTX 1800 F cruiser. That was also a great bike, but the damn thing was a beast...800 pounds wet. I sold the VTX two weeks ago. When the new owner rode it out of my driveway, I could not even look. I really would like to get an FJR, but until I retire, I am not going to drop large coin like that because I don't want to invest that much money on a bike that I don't ride often enough. Looks like my choice will be a FZ6R. I like the upright ergo's. I can't ride a bike that is a torture rack. For now, I want to buy a bike that is inexpensive and fun to ride. That should be satisfying until I decide if I want to buy the big sport touring FJR. I thought about a FZR years ago, before I bought the big Honda cruiser. I will be lurking, learning, and I will let you know when I get my bike. I may have to wait a little while to see how things shake out with my job.
I guess this is a good enough introduction.
I don't know when to shut up. I should have been a D J, but I don't think I could have handled all the women. Thanks for humoring an old man. I will be around.......Joe
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welcome to the forum! so are those swamp people from the show big celebs there now?Hello, everyone, my name is Joe. I live in a rural area called Hammond, 60 miles outside of New Orleans. Its a nice quiet area that is much safer to ride in than the city, where drivers spend more time gazing into their smart phones than on the road ahead of them. I drive into the city for work. If you know anything about New Orleans, you know that it is great to visit, but not too safe to live in.
I am 59 years old. I don't spend a lot of time riding anymore, but I don't want to give up the sport. My dad bought me my first bike when I was 11. It was a scooter. From there I went to various Honda's until I gave up Japanese bikes for Harley's. I owned four Harleys. I really liked Sportsters. I wasn't too bright back then.
Twelve years ago, I bought a Honda VFR 800. What a great bike. I still regret selling that sweet thing. I traded it in on a VTX 1800 F cruiser. That was also a great bike, but the damn thing was a beast...800 pounds wet. I sold the VTX two weeks ago. When the new owner rode it out of my driveway, I could not even look. I really would like to get an FJR, but until I retire, I am not going to drop large coin like that because I don't want to invest that much money on a bike that I don't ride often enough. Looks like my choice will be a FZ6R. I like the upright ergo's. I can't ride a bike that is a torture rack. For now, I want to buy a bike that is inexpensive and fun to ride. That should be satisfying until I decide if I want to buy the big sport touring FJR. I thought about a FZR years ago, before I bought the big Honda cruiser. I will be lurking, learning, and I will let you know when I get my bike. I may have to wait a little while to see how things shake out with my job.
I guess this is a good enough introduction.
I will be around.......Joe
Welcome 3xcharm! Don't worry, you're not the only elder statesman on this forum. The ergos of the 6R seem to agree with those who are younger at heart than of body.
If you use the search feature you may find the thread where one such member installed pegs further towards the front of the bike so he could stretch his legs on longer rides, in case that's something you'd be interested in.
If you use the search feature you may find the thread where one such member installed pegs further towards the front of the bike so he could stretch his legs on longer rides, in case that's something you'd be interested in.
Hey there!
I live in Central Alabama. I just purchased an FZ6R last Saturday and I have really been enjoying it. I'm still taking it easy since I have about 400 miles on it.
I started riding motorcycles when I was 13. My father bought a cheap street legal dirt bike for me to see if I was interested in motorcycles. That bike had 13k(Kilometers) on it within a year. My dad then purchased a Honda Rebel when I was 14. I really did and still do love that bike. It's so much fun to cruise around in the city. After having the Rebel for a couple of years he bought a Yamaha V-Star 650 when I was about 16. It is very comfortable and rode like a dream.
I had to get a cyst removed from my back a little after getting the V-star. Riding was very painful after that but I rode anyways. I thought about getting another motorcycle with a more upright riding position so it wouldn't hurt my back. A friend suggested a FZ6R. I looked and looked at stuff about it for almost a year. Then I decided it would be my commuting device to work after high school and a great bike for the weekends.
After calling ever deal in Alabama, west Georgia, and east Mississippi, I when to a dealership in town on Saturday at about noon. Yamaha was there with a demo trailer. This was the first time they have ever been in Alabama. We walk in and the guy asks us what our lowest offer from other dealers was. The lowest I had found over the phone was $7500 for a 2011 new. He goes back and talks to the boss. He comes back with $7900 and $200 in in-store credit. We convince him to make it $7700 and no store credit and buy the bike(I think Yamaha being there had something to do with the good price). After a few hours of paper work and "preparation" I hop on the bike and take it for the first ride around 4 P.M..
The bike felt great on my back and had a shocking amount of power. I think I made a great decision and really enjoy the bike.
49.5 mpg on my first fillup, I like that
I live in Central Alabama. I just purchased an FZ6R last Saturday and I have really been enjoying it. I'm still taking it easy since I have about 400 miles on it.
I started riding motorcycles when I was 13. My father bought a cheap street legal dirt bike for me to see if I was interested in motorcycles. That bike had 13k(Kilometers) on it within a year. My dad then purchased a Honda Rebel when I was 14. I really did and still do love that bike. It's so much fun to cruise around in the city. After having the Rebel for a couple of years he bought a Yamaha V-Star 650 when I was about 16. It is very comfortable and rode like a dream.
I had to get a cyst removed from my back a little after getting the V-star. Riding was very painful after that but I rode anyways. I thought about getting another motorcycle with a more upright riding position so it wouldn't hurt my back. A friend suggested a FZ6R. I looked and looked at stuff about it for almost a year. Then I decided it would be my commuting device to work after high school and a great bike for the weekends.
After calling ever deal in Alabama, west Georgia, and east Mississippi, I when to a dealership in town on Saturday at about noon. Yamaha was there with a demo trailer. This was the first time they have ever been in Alabama. We walk in and the guy asks us what our lowest offer from other dealers was. The lowest I had found over the phone was $7500 for a 2011 new. He goes back and talks to the boss. He comes back with $7900 and $200 in in-store credit. We convince him to make it $7700 and no store credit and buy the bike(I think Yamaha being there had something to do with the good price). After a few hours of paper work and "preparation" I hop on the bike and take it for the first ride around 4 P.M..
The bike felt great on my back and had a shocking amount of power. I think I made a great decision and really enjoy the bike.
49.5 mpg on my first fillup, I like that
DakinechicK
Active Member
Hi Joe... Welcome! I have family in Hammond so I've been there LOTS of times. Anyway, good luck with your decision on a bike... the 6r is a great one!!Hello, everyone, my name is Joe. I live in a rural area called Hammond, 60 miles outside of New Orleans. Its a nice quiet area that is much safer to ride in than the city, where drivers spend more time gazing into their smart phones than on the road ahead of them. I drive into the city for work. If you know anything about New Orleans, you know that it is great to visit, but not too safe to live in.
I am 59 years old. I don't spend a lot of time riding anymore, but I don't want to give up the sport. My dad bought me my first bike when I was 11. It was a scooter. From there I went to various Honda's until I gave up Japanese bikes for Harley's. I owned four Harleys. I really liked Sportsters. I wasn't too bright back then.
Twelve years ago, I bought a Honda VFR 800. What a great bike. I still regret selling that sweet thing. I traded it in on a VTX 1800 F cruiser. That was also a great bike, but the damn thing was a beast...800 pounds wet. I sold the VTX two weeks ago. When the new owner rode it out of my driveway, I could not even look. I really would like to get an FJR, but until I retire, I am not going to drop large coin like that because I don't want to invest that much money on a bike that I don't ride often enough. Looks like my choice will be a FZ6R. I like the upright ergo's. I can't ride a bike that is a torture rack. For now, I want to buy a bike that is inexpensive and fun to ride. That should be satisfying until I decide if I want to buy the big sport touring FJR. I thought about a FZR years ago, before I bought the big Honda cruiser. I will be lurking, learning, and I will let you know when I get my bike. I may have to wait a little while to see how things shake out with my job.
I guess this is a good enough introduction.
I will be around.......Joe