New to forum, NOT a FZ6R rider...YET :)

[Thestache]

Hey guys, Thestache here, will be 49yrs young in December. I do not ride a FZ6R...YET, but am a HUGE Yamaha fan.

I currently ride a cruiser, Vstar 650 Classic, and while at a local Victory demo spoke to a dealer about test riding a sport bike, not sure why, after all (incoming stereotypes) they are uncomfortable, your shoulders probably get tired, the seats are painful, and how can I ride on a gas tank. So off I went on a GSX 650F(used), similar to the FZ6R. On a road where the speed limit is 45mph, I noticed I was passing everyone, looked down was like, "OH CRAP 70mph" then got on the interstate. It was on this 20min test ride I realized all the above stereotypes are wrong. As I twisted the throttle the bike hit 80mph like it was nothing(remember I ride a cruiser ) and the wind lifted me a little off the tank, like I was riding on a cushion of air.

When I came back, I had a HUGE grin on my face, THIS is what made me start riding, the joy.

So, I will hang out here, till Feb 2015, when I WILL go pick me up a new FZ6R...I heard, "Raven is the fastest color" :Sport::Sport:

 

[Scott_Thomas]

Hey guys, Thestache here, will be 49yrs young in December. I do not ride a FZ6R...YET, but am a HUGE Yamaha fan.

I currently ride a cruiser, Vstar 650 Classic, and while at a local Victory demo spoke to a dealer about test riding a sport bike, not sure why, after all (incoming stereotypes) they are uncomfortable, your shoulders probably get tired, the seats are painful, and how can I ride on a gas tank. So off I went on a GSX 650F(used), similar to the FZ6R. On a road where the speed limit is 45mph, I noticed I was passing everyone, looked down was like, "OH CRAP 70mph" then got on the interstate. It was on this 20min test ride I realized all the above stereotypes are wrong. As I twisted the throttle the bike hit 80mph like it was nothing(remember I ride a cruiser ) and the wind lifted me a little off the tank, like I was riding on a cushion of air.

When I came back, I had a HUGE grin on my face, THIS is what made me start riding, the joy.

So, I will hang out here, till Feb 2015, when I WILL go pick me up a new FZ6R...I heard, "Raven is the fastest color" :Sport::Sport:

Yes as you can see by my sig that Raven is the fastest. LOL! Great bikes and lots to learn here.

 

[Maadi]

I also went from a v-star 650 classic to the FZ6R!! Best decision ever!!! Love my bike, I feel like I'm actually Riding now instead of just traveling...

 

[Thestache]

I also went from a v-star 650 classic to the FZ6R!! Best decision ever!!! Love my bike, I feel like I'm actually Riding now instead of just traveling...

Awesome, good to hear that...crap, will February just get here already

Oh, why Feb, well, need to save some $$, wanna make sure I have some additional cash for Shogun Sliders, and tail tidy, and spools...oh and maybe a Corbin seat if needed

 

[nycibbyryder]

I'm actually going the opposite way, from a sportbike to an fz6r... I wanted something more comfortable.... Can't wait to take delivery tonight. Good luck with yours man!

 

[Ezy JT]

Im in the same boat just my cruiser is a 1992 Virago 1100. Im about to buy the 2013 blue and white FZ6R. I cant wait. Especially since my family decided to go to Tennessee and me and my Dad (10' Kawasaki Z1000) will be able to the drangons tail and what not up there.

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[jammer]

Only have one issue. Obviously BLUE is the fastest. Lol.

 

[blkbrd]

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Don't listen to this guy!!! HAHA!! The Ravens are definitely the fastest...it's the tiger's blood in them.

 

[Thestache]

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Don't listen to this guy!!! HAHA!! The Ravens are definitely the fastest...it's the tiger's blood in them.

LOL...I prefer the raven, but my riding jacket is Yamaha blue, black and white. I would love the raven, but if I see one for a good price in the blue, white, and black theme(2013, I think) I would look at it also