Looking at a FZ6R tomorrow, need advice.
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hows this one?
2009 Yamaha Fz6r, Erie PA - 104331780 - Cycletrader.com
It has 1500 miles though. Is there anything i can do to get it into california with that much?
2009 Yamaha Fz6r, Erie PA - 104331780 - Cycletrader.com
It has 1500 miles though. Is there anything i can do to get it into california with that much?
Nope. If you're a resident of California, it has to have 7,500 miles before you can bring it in as a used vehicle, unless by some miracle that guy in PA has a California emissions sticker. The only exceptions are people who are traveling out of state who replace a vehicle during their trip due to theft or damage (you must provide proof of the accident/theft out of state), and active military who purchase vehicles while stationed out of state (must provide proof of this).
People moving here from other states may bring vehicles with them that they already purchased elsewhere and are already registered to them.
Personally, I'd be really cautious about buying anything that you can't inspect yourself, unless you know somebody you trust in that area who can inspect it for you.
Also I'd be very careful of any dealer advertising a "web only price" on cycletrader. Every single one I've ever talked to has turned out to be some form of "bait and switch."
completely different animal, head over to the brother fz6 forum
My bike....with a 600....
FZ6: lighter, aluminum frame, "better" suspension, way more power up top, pretty gutless down low (making it not the best city bike)
Get the FZ6 if you want sport bike performance with decent ergos without the fairing. Get the FZ6R if you want a good all-around bike with very good ergos, but don't need tons of top end power.
You'll also find a lot of people dissing the FZ6R as a substantial downgrade from the FZ6. I consider them different bikes for somewhat different purposes. The interesting thing is, the FZ6R was built to a price point, but it just plain works really well, sort of better than the sum of its parts.
If you do a lot of commuting and touring at not-too-crazy speeds, the FZ6R would suit you better. If you live to ride the bike fast and hard on the twisties or at highly illegal speed on the freeway, the FZ6 would be your bike.
You know, I don't really know what it means to have more power up top.
My last bike was a Buell Blast that I moded to go as fast as i could on it. Its power band was in the mid range only.
Would a FZ6 not be good for commutes and longer riding at all? I'm not sure i completely understand the difference.
My last bike was a Buell Blast that I moded to go as fast as i could on it. Its power band was in the mid range only.
Would a FZ6 not be good for commutes and longer riding at all? I'm not sure i completely understand the difference.
It has more power meaning, faster acceleration, more torque, in the higher RPM range, as opposed to having in the low range, lower RPM range
The power band on the FZ6R is more smooth and flat, no sharp increases with other bikes. The FZ6 has more power in the top end, meaning its power is at speeds above 60 MPH. Honestly, the FZ6 isn't being made anymore, because Yamaha decided to have the R6 (Aggressive) and FZ6R (Tame) as their 600cc sport bikes. Just like the Ninja ZX-6R and the Ninja 650 are both similar in size, but the 6R is more aggressive.
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right, so does it make it harder to ride in the city? or do i have to be at like 6K RPM to cruise at 30 or something????
You just won't notice as much acceleration, and torque. Not necessarily harder, just different. Honestly, the FZ6R is the best way to go for you. I would be patient. They fazed out the FZ6 for a reason, unless you really like the naked look of that bike, I would hold out on the FZ6R.
Well to be honest I like the look of both. I don't really plan on doing stupid stuff past 60mph but i would like to be able to zip around cars on the highway.
I am finding that I am more likely to get a better deal on a FZ6 just cuz it is older and discontinued. Maybe thats why I'm leaning towards it. I can get one thats a few years old with like 2000 miles for not much more than $4500, whereas its looking hard to find anything close to that in a 6R.
Ill keep my eyes out. but as of right now I don't know if I have enough to be swayed either direction right now. Ill probably go by a next best deal basis.
skidooguy86
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ya i mean i got my 09 with 4000 miles for 5100 i would definatly talk him down in price, cause thats a ton of miles for an 09
alaskanflyboy
Premium Member
That is a lot of miles. I use mine as a daily driver, and have taken several long trips just for fun. I put roughly 9800 on it in a year, and that was putting it away a week before Thanksgiving and riding it again starting around Presidents Day. I suppose in SoCal you can put more miles, but that's still impressive. I'd love to put that many miles on my bike, though I've already set that I'm running this bike into the ground (I actually mean that, unlike those two-faced guys Rook and CC :scared
, so resale value isn't in my mind.
, so resale value isn't in my mind.He just put up the ad again. Still asking $2750, needing a new tire and clutch adjustment. Not sure if you ever heard from him.
Brock Kickass
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FZ6R is plenty quick up to 100MPH or so, and has more in the tank if you want to push. It won't snap your neck if you're doing 105 and nail it, but it still moves out pretty well. I've never ridden an FZ6, and I'm sure it's a fine Yamaha product, but the FZ6R seems more practical to me. The power curve is very user-friendly, and the ergos can't be beat. It's a really easy bike to ride around, and it doesn't punish you if you're riding a bit hot and aren't technically perfect. Also a very stylish bike for the price range it falls in to. I think it looks a lot better than an FZ6. That's just my .02, I hope you have success finding the bike for you, and I hope it's not too long for you before you're on a bike instead of choosing one. Good luck!
First off, this is the FZ6R forum, so don't expect completely unbiased opinions about the FZ6R! Although every person here chose the FZ6R for some good reason. If you check in with the FZ6 forum, I'm sure everyone there will think the FZ6 is pretty much perfect. From what I know, they're both great bikes.
The comment that the FZ6 doesn't have much power down low is from actual FZ6 owner comments. I've never ridden one, and don't know how I would like its power curve in the city and on the highway.
I'm not 100% positive, but I think the FZ6R will beat the FZ6 from stoplight to stoplight, as it has a slightly faster 0-30 time. But I believe the FZ6 will beat the FZ6R to any higher speed. Thus, the comment that FZ6R is a better city bike.
Having said that, a bike's city rideability is all relative. I think the FZ6 will stomp your Blast in virtually every way. If you were fine with the Blast's acceleration, the FZ6 will feel quicker. I'm sure the FZ6 will feel fine for city riding for some, but as an FZ6R owner, I would be reluctant to go backwards in terms of low end torque.
The FZ6 will make a fine highway and touring bike. It's peaky, but just keep it in its powerband.
It's up to you to look at the FZ6's strengths and weaknesses and decide if it's the bike for you. You can't go too wrong either way, but if you're realistic about your wants and needs, you should be happy with one of these bikes.