First post - hopefully the newbie questions are not too annoying.
A little history first:
In April I picked up a 2013 FZ6R that had 3 miles on the odometer from a Yamaha dealer. It sounds like they had some sitting around in the factory for a long time and they released to dealers and I felt like I got a pretty good deal.
Never rode a motorcycle before... but before even buying one I took the MSF course and passed, got the endorsement on my license, picked up helmet/jacket/etc and did a ton of research. I landed on FZ6R as it seemed like a good beginner bike but also something that I wouldn't "outgrow" like much of the feebdack I read on the 250s. I'm not planning on being a hooligan I just want to use it to have fun, commute on nice days and run errands.
Since I picked it up I've put 1000 miles on it and am much more comfortable in everyday riding. I've been taking things slow and being careful and now am trying to smooth things out and become more seasoned.
My questions:
- I've read about rev matching and "blipping" the throttle on downshifting. I've been working on making downshifting to make it more seamless and have been doing this mostly by feel. From what I think I'm doing, when I'm downshifting I'm not "blipping" the throttle (i.e. a quick twist up of the throttle) but pulling in the clutch, increasing the throttle slightly and holding, then shift and slowly release the clutch. I am thinking this isn't the right method but in doing this am I causing harm to the transmission/clutch?
- Lastly, I tried to remove the warning sticker on the tank and it looks like some of the clearcoat has come off. Is there a way I can fix it without painting the whole tank? I searched and couldn't find anything on the web that has been helping me out.
Thanks for the help guys.
Thanks,
Brent
A little history first:
In April I picked up a 2013 FZ6R that had 3 miles on the odometer from a Yamaha dealer. It sounds like they had some sitting around in the factory for a long time and they released to dealers and I felt like I got a pretty good deal.
Never rode a motorcycle before... but before even buying one I took the MSF course and passed, got the endorsement on my license, picked up helmet/jacket/etc and did a ton of research. I landed on FZ6R as it seemed like a good beginner bike but also something that I wouldn't "outgrow" like much of the feebdack I read on the 250s. I'm not planning on being a hooligan I just want to use it to have fun, commute on nice days and run errands.
Since I picked it up I've put 1000 miles on it and am much more comfortable in everyday riding. I've been taking things slow and being careful and now am trying to smooth things out and become more seasoned.
My questions:
- I've read about rev matching and "blipping" the throttle on downshifting. I've been working on making downshifting to make it more seamless and have been doing this mostly by feel. From what I think I'm doing, when I'm downshifting I'm not "blipping" the throttle (i.e. a quick twist up of the throttle) but pulling in the clutch, increasing the throttle slightly and holding, then shift and slowly release the clutch. I am thinking this isn't the right method but in doing this am I causing harm to the transmission/clutch?
- Lastly, I tried to remove the warning sticker on the tank and it looks like some of the clearcoat has come off. Is there a way I can fix it without painting the whole tank? I searched and couldn't find anything on the web that has been helping me out.
Thanks for the help guys.
Thanks,
Brent