2012 FZ6R Raven - Streetfighter Mod

[Motorcycle Melee]

I bought a used 2012 FZ6R about a month ago - knowing that I would convert it to a streetfighter. I had a lot of inspiration and help from this forum so I wanted to pay it back.

I have created a detailed list of parts I purchased with links to where I bought them. I also included a series of pictures and videos along with written instructions on what I went through to complete the project.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Here are before and after pictures. For detailed instructions/information please go here: Yamaha FZ6R Streetfighter Metamorphosis | Motorcycle Melee

 

[Superzoom]

Great job!

You will find limited love for street fighter transformations in this forum, as most people bought the FZ6R because they wanted a sport bike with fairings. I myself grew up on UJMs, and am a big fan of standards. I bought the FZ6R because it's really perfect for me functionally.

I am planning on doing exactly what you have done to your bike, and may borrow from your parts list directly, so thank you for documenting everything so thoroughly. I will certainly have specific questions for you as I start transforming my bike.

Thanks for posting!

 

[Motorcycle Melee]

Glad To Help

Thanks for the reply. Please feel free to use the list of parts as you want.

I created the list for that very reason.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

[JSP]

Looks good! I'm digging the headlight and screen!

 

[Motorcycle Melee]

Thanks for the kudos

Jay,

Thanks for the kudos on the headlight and flyscreen.

I found the stock headlight a bit too "transformer-ish" for my liking. My previous bike was a 2011 Triumph Bonneville and I liked the round single headlight. Plus the large 7-inch headlight I installed on the FZ6R looks the part -- beefy but not too overbearing.

Also, I really wanted the small fairing/flyscreen because without it the wiring and brackets were visible between the headlight and the speedometer--not to mention having all the highway bugs getting stuck in the wiring and such without a flyscreen.

The screen tidies up everything quite nicely -- and it pushes just enough wind out of the way at highway speeds to make it more comfortable to ride my 100-mile daily commute to work.

Thanks again,

Rick Forristall
Motorcycle Melee | The madness of motorcycle riding
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Motorcycle Melee | the madness of motorcycle riding

 

[NMdesertracer]

Dang that light really ties up nicely to the rest of the bike! I would lose those front turn signals.

 

[Motorcycle Melee]

NMdesertracer,

Thanks! I'm still deciding on the turn signals. I don't want to have to mess with any of the wiring to add different turn signals -- and then if I change the front signals (they are the stock signals - just repositioned) then I'll need to change the rear signals.

I need to change that red tape to black and that should help.

On the flip side, those signals reflect off the tank & framework and provide a pretty big 'blink' footprint for others to see.

 

[lark]

nice! I always like to see people personalizing their stuff. The dealer I am buying my 6r through repeatedly asked me why I didn't want the fz07. (not a naked bike fan) I think this looks cool and a little aggressive, kind of like the body of a bee or wasp. Turn signals are a pain in the *** if you don't have access to soldering equipment, as I installed some aftermarket ones on my last bike. The headlight looks really great, would be interested to see a picture looking straight at the light! :thumbup:

 

[Motorcycle Melee]

@lark:

Here's a picture from the front.

I have the story, parts list and other pictures here:

Yamaha FZ6R Streetfighter Metamorphosis | Motorcycle Melee

 

[lark]

@lark:

Here's a picture from the front.

I have the story, parts list and other pictures here:

Yamaha FZ6R Streetfighter Metamorphosis | Motorcycle Melee

That looks awesome! Love the front. Very cool. thanks for the pic.

 

[Superzoom]

Hey MM,

I'm about to take the naked plunge, but only recently realized how ugly the side engine support plates are. I assume they are there partially to hold the engine, and also to mount the fairing. I wonder if there would be any way to remove or replace or dress the plates to be less unattractive. I assume one could get the small side fairings for the XJ6, but I'm not a fan of those either.

It's a shame. The engine would be pretty attractive if it were exposed.