Hello from Colorado


Just_Jim

Just_Jim

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Hello everyone,

I just picked up a blue 2013 FZ6R on Saturday. I've only ridden it about 10 miles (no plates until I get to the DMV this week). I also have a blue (love that Yamaha blue) 2005 R6 that I've owned since 2007. I've been riding for about 41 years - mostly Yamahas.

The FZ is mostly stock except for a fender eliminator, flushmount front signals, and LED rear turn signals. I've already ordered a set of frame sliders and the Haynes manual for it. I plan to leave the engine and exhaust pretty much stock, but I'm going to upgrade the brake lines and pads next.
 

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MrFrzZ

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Welcome aboard. That R6 is gorgeous. I've been trying to find that model to pick up and build into a track bike.
 
Just_Jim

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MrFrzZ said:
Welcome aboard. That R6 is gorgeous. I've been trying to find that model to pick up and build into a track bike.
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Thanks. It's definitely my favorite year of the R6. I've done some track days with it, but now it's just my weekend canyon carver. I've always had a more practical bike for commuting and everyday riding - a Kawasaki EX500 before the FZ6R - and reserved the R6 for playtime.
 
Just_Jim

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MrFrzZ said:
That's the best year of the "s" body anyway with those inverted forks. ;)
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The front brakes have spoiled me - a Brembo master cylinder, radial-mount four piston calipers, and steel-braided lines.
 
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MrFrzZ

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Yea... You'll hate the or brakes on the fizzer haha..

I'm waiting for a friend to send me a master cylinder from a 14 r1 to try to swap on to mine. I've got the lines changed out and pads waiting to go on... What pads do you use?? I've got a set of ebc's to put on before the track but I've heard great things about vesrah too..
 
Just_Jim

Just_Jim

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MrFrzZ said:
Yea... You'll hate the or brakes on the fizzer haha..

I'm waiting for a friend to send me a master cylinder from a 14 r1 to try to swap on to mine. I've got the lines changed out and pads waiting to go on... What pads do you use?? I've got a set of ebc's to put on before the track but I've heard great things about vesrah too..
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I'm using Galfer HH pads and love them. Lots of feedback. The OEM pads were also pretty good.
 

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