SSB recently built out a 2011 FZ6r and featured it on page 58 of their December issue. They had some good things to say about our bike. They spent a little over 2k but some of the mods they made were free - like lowering the front end. Among the mods they made were a Two Bros. Exhaust system, an Accossato master brake cylinder with Galfer brake lines. Great article and I thought it was interesting they didn't replace the bunny ear mirrors.
FZ6R in Super Streetbike Magazine
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cool, will have to check out the article
Hadn't seen that before. Slightly different in the newer article - they love the TB exhaust and tinkering with the brakes. Wish I had a link to the new article but the print issue is just hitting new stands.
I'm also suprised they didn't change out the front turn signals for some Proton flushies.
Me too but they added HIDs for bling... lots of good ideas between the two SSB articles and this site.
Andy - you have to buy the print issue... I found my first issue of SSB at Albertson's (local grocery store). You may have to subscribe online http://super-streetbike.com-sub.biz/?gclid=CPfQ_OO-2qwCFRG4tgodmDs-7Q
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I just got the mag last week. Have any of you lowered your forks without lowering the rear? I've always been told to keep the geometry in sync. However the SSB crew said that our bike is so top heavy that lowering wouldn't be an issue. I have mine lowered 1 inch. It seems more receptive to my commands in the corners, and I haven't encountered any straight way issues at high speeds. I'm considering the Apex or Woodcraft clip-ons over the triple, which would require lowering 1.5 inches at least. Sources claim that 30mm or 1.18 inches is cool, but anything more would require dropping the rear as well. If you look at the pics in SSB it appears to be lowered quite a bit more than 1.18 inches.
Regardless of what it might do to handling, I think just about anything looks better lower to the ground. Is there any danger with going lower? Scrape pegs and stuff easier? If it isn't a problem, drop it down!
Sometimes I wish that I had a job customizing bikes...I kinda like doing it...
I lowered mine yesterday to try to fix my "light" handlebar input. It fix it!!! lowered it to .200" from the top of the cap. I tried another bit today to .250". I was happy with the first change, I just want to try a little more to feel the change. I'm 165lbs with P5 on the rear shock perch. PR2 tires.
I don't see why you would need that much more than .250 to .500 max with stock spring. Unless you drop the rear also.
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Thanks for the input. I'm at 5mm now and I fell like it enough. More than that might get me in the situation that you mention above.
So at 0.250" (measure from the top of the cap to the triple three) is where I'm at and it feel like it did improve handling for me. Might be different for others. Handlebars, 22" windscreen, rear luggage might make the bike react to suspension set up differently. Do a little step at a time... :thumbup:
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Beat me to it . Just saw the article today at magazine stand , I though the Ducati on the Rizoma ad that had the rear splash guard the guard had a license plate holder attached .
License plate support "ARM SIDE" universal by Rizoma Bikes Accessories
License plate support "ARM SIDE" universal by Rizoma Bikes Accessories
Marthy ,any chance of pics of your mod .Maybe a pointer or two as to where to measure from.
Thanks in advance.
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I can see you mention from top of the cap to the triple three so maybe a pic of that .
Cheers
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Here is a pic of when I wrecked mine... you can see the fork coming through.
Looks like I may have had it lowered a little more than I though? Dunno. Or the accident pushed it up more.
Measure from the top plate of the fork (not the middle nut) to the top of the clamp.
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Thanks JayHere is a pic of when I wrecked mine... you can see the fork coming through.
Looks like I may have had it lowered a little more than I though? Dunno. Or the accident pushed it up more.
Measure from the top plate of the fork (not the middle nut) to the top of the clamp.
I think I might try that as it looks like it is easy to do or reverse if not suited
Thanks again
Sorry about the crash jspansel. Hope you didn't suffer any damage to yourself. Shindy makes a Daytona Universal Steering Stabilizer. Anyone know if this could be implemented on our bike? I found a FZ6 Stabilizer but it runs around $500.00. The universal from Shindy is closer to $200. I haven't run into any issues from my front being lowered, but a little preventive measures go a long way. Thanks in advance.