So i finally pulled the trigger on my dream of owning a bike. I bought a brand new 2010 Yamaha fz6r, blue. Rode the bike 700 miles in the first week. I definitely want to make some mods to it to make it stand out. First thing I was thinking was a FE and flush mount signals. Both are cheap and noticeably different. What to do next? Can u get like a blue tint led front headlight? Or possibly some neon for at night? Suggestions, comments? Thanks!!
Brand new rider, brand new bike! What to do now?
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Welcome. There are tons of things you can do to make it stand out
if you have tools and can turn a screwdriver, allen keys and wrenches, you can do %70 of the mods yourself... if you know something about electronics too, then you can do about %99 of them. Even if you don't know much about electronics, there are write-ups on here and many threads with details.
Welcome, and don't forget, if you don't have all your riding gear, that should be your first mod!
start here: FZ6R Mods - Yamaha FZ6R Forums - International FZ6R / XJ6 Motorcycle Community Forum
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FZ6R How To's... - Yamaha FZ6R Forums - International FZ6R / XJ6 Motorcycle Community Forum
Figure out an exhaust system that actually looks good, since no one else has.
Paint the wheels a different color, since no one else has.
Make your own version of the OEM decal, in different colors, that actually look better than the factory decals, since no one else has.
These three things should get you off to a good start. :thumbup:
Paint the wheels a different color, since no one else has.
Make your own version of the OEM decal, in different colors, that actually look better than the factory decals, since no one else has.
These three things should get you off to a good start. :thumbup:
You don't like the avaliable aftermarket exhausts? I think they are 1000x times better than the stock one.
That certainly is one of the best mods out there, the one that makes your odometer keep spinning- time in the saddle.
Frame sliders!!!
I would definitely recommend some frame sliders since you are a new rider. I did the same thing that you did and bought my first bike and everything about 2 months ago. Well I have already had a little accident and some frame sliders would have saved me a lot of trouble. Nothing to series and it will be back together tonight but it still sucked. So yeah I would check those out. Most people either have the T-rex racing, the shoguns or the intuitive racing. the biggest difference is price. I am waiting on a set of the Trex racing sliders. They are currently on back order but everybody I have talked to says they really like them.
I would definitely recommend some frame sliders since you are a new rider. I did the same thing that you did and bought my first bike and everything about 2 months ago. Well I have already had a little accident and some frame sliders would have saved me a lot of trouble. Nothing to series and it will be back together tonight but it still sucked. So yeah I would check those out. Most people either have the T-rex racing, the shoguns or the intuitive racing. the biggest difference is price. I am waiting on a set of the Trex racing sliders. They are currently on back order but everybody I have talked to says they really like them.
+1 to the gear AND especially the MSF course. The course is probably the one best thing you could do for yourself and your bike. Having lots of farkles on the ride won't make it look any nicer if it's wrapped around a telephone pole.
Take the course, get (and wear) the gear, and just pound miles. It's a great bike to learn and grow on, and getting the most out of it will take quite a lot of riding.
Welcome to the forum! :welcome:
Take the course, get (and wear) the gear, and just pound miles. It's a great bike to learn and grow on, and getting the most out of it will take quite a lot of riding.
Welcome to the forum! :welcome:
Welcome to the club! I would suggest as someone suggested, sliders, rear brake light modulators, maybe a used armored high vis jacket with armored pants and riding boots. Safety first my friend. Practice like mad and then worry about getting the other cool mods. It kinda sucks to have a highly modded bike and you'll be stalling and dropping the bike. just my @ cents! Enjoy and be safe!
Probably haven't looked at all of them ~ stopped after the first half-dozen overpriced abominations.
:welcome: I got the Targa FE, love it and it's easy to install. Maybe get some mirrors, there are some awesome one's at Roaringtoyz.com.
But before you mod the bike too much make sure you invest in some good gear. Motoport Kevlar Motorcycle Apparel - the Best in the World has some of the best kevlar jackets and pants on the market, not very cool looking but will protect you very well.
Protection is key especially with crazy idiots on the road like in the following link
http://www.600cc.org/forum/f90/pickup-driver-tries-kill-motorcyclist-21825/
Safe riding to you!!:thumbup:
But before you mod the bike too much make sure you invest in some good gear. Motoport Kevlar Motorcycle Apparel - the Best in the World has some of the best kevlar jackets and pants on the market, not very cool looking but will protect you very well.
Protection is key especially with crazy idiots on the road like in the following link
http://www.600cc.org/forum/f90/pickup-driver-tries-kill-motorcyclist-21825/
Safe riding to you!!:thumbup: