I have done 450 miles in one day and 1.5K in two days.
Your ass will kill you but it will hold up just fine.
Make sure you have your oil changed, and get a tire plug.
I second UselessPickles.
ABS , is something you really want on your bike. It will save you from locking your tires. On the track, of course you want to not use it, but on the street, it will save you from laying down your bike.
ABS is worth every penny, it is unfortunate that in USA they...
Yeah, I noticed.
I found this
Driven 520 Lightened Steel Rear Sprocket for FZ6R 09-10 - Sprockets - Solo Moto Parts
but I am not sure what the difference is between brands that claim their sprocket is made out of steal, and this one which claims to be light steel.
Anyone has an...
Hey Guys,
People have said in this forum to buy driven sprockets. But these are aluminum. From looking online, steel sprockets seams more durable.
Does anyone know what type are the stock sprockets of yamaha ?
thanks
get a raining one piece suite.
motorcycle super store sells rav'it it is really nice, have friends that have it. They get to wear their meshed gear and when it rains, they have the suite.
2011FZ6R,
Don't pay attention to the age claims, but have you the answer for these questions ?
1. What riding books have you read about motorcycles ?
2. Are you e member of a group ( lots of them on meetup.com ) where you are having conversations with fellow riders ?
3. What are...
also forgive my ignorance. How do you know what size or type of chain do you need ?
I have heard that steal is better, ( thought they are all of steel ) .
to continue on this thread.
I think I'll change is cause the bike acts weired on the 3d gear on 44 miles an hour.
do you guys have any recomandations on chain and spracket ?
I'd next jspansel comment. "Is this your first bike ?" .
If it is , these are the things you need to worry about.
1. Power, it takes on average for a rider to really ride aggressive about 6000 miles to build some sense of technique.
2. Does the bike come with ABS ? You will struggle...
First, I am making the following assumptions :
You have not ridden a sport bike before, or are learning.
You have ridden some, but not aggressive to the limit of your bike.
If the above are not true, then ignore the following comment. I might be wrong, and welcome you guys to correct...
agree with Cautious_Corner shoei is the way to go. It is worth every penny. I got mine, and never had an issue. This is my third year on it and after 11K miles on fz6r, it is comfortable.
MotoCentric Mototrek Backpack - Street Bike - Motorcycle Superstore
This will carry a laptop of 14" and not a lot of books, maybe a book or two + laptop.
hope it helps