O M G !!! Just rode an FZ1 (and have a question)

[Midnightroadie04]

Well I did it - test rode the FZ1. Wow - I know our little cousin is all I really need, but oh boy was that a rush. If I could justify it, I could have gotten a 2009 blue FZ1 for $7,999 with 0 miles at my dealer. And my wife really didn't argue. A question arises. Is it worth pulling that trigger, even tho I owe more on FZ6R than it is worth. I was thinking of trying to sell it here on the forums and want some input from you more experienced posters.
I definitely have mine set up for a short rider - RT lowering kit and front end.
All of which I could put back if I needed to, but anyway, just wanted some input.

 

[Rookasaki]

If you can handle the power and it makes you happy then do it

 

[Heineken]

Nice. My local dealer has a similar offer 7300 OTD, I'm sure your dealer will match that....maybe you can get it even lower.....

 

[CDN6R]

WOW a hard question to answer. You have to try to think logically about this. The FZ1 will be harder on fuel than the FZ6R, also probably more $$$ to insure. So you owe more money than the 6R is worth, so even if you sell (or trade) the 6R on the FZ1 and borrow the $ for the difference will the full amount of you loan still be less than the MSRP of the 2009 FZ1? If not then your motorcycle loan will be more than what the value of the FZ1 is and really that is not a good situation to be in,because you owe more than the value of the bike. Now if you buy the FZ1, will you feel the need for a matching jacket($) and new matching helmet($)? If so then that is more money out the door. So I would suggest that you really think about this, get a insurance quote and talk to you G.F. or wife (or both!) sleep on it and take your time. Laurie

 

[CrazyCawi]

WOW a hard question to answer. You have to try to think logically about this. The FZ1 will be harder on fuel than the FZ6R, also probably more $$$ to insure. So you owe more money than the 6R is worth, so even if you sell (or trade) the 6R on the FZ1 and borrow the $ for the difference will the full amount of you loan still be less than the MSRP of the 2009 FZ1? If not then your motorcycle loan will be more than what the value of the FZ1 is and really that is not a good situation to be in,because you owe more than the value of the bike. Now if you buy the FZ1, will you feel the need for a matching jacket($) and new matching helmet($)? If so then that is more money out the door. So I would suggest that you really think about this, get a insurance quote and talk to you G.F. or wife (or both!) sleep on it and take your time. Laurie

That is soooooo very well put!!! I just went through the same motions over an r6 2009 I can get for $5500 it'd brand new and I put myself into perspective as well!

 

[Roaddawg]

WOW a hard question to answer. You have to try to think logically about this. The FZ1 will be harder on fuel than the FZ6R, also probably more $$$ to insure. So you owe more money than the 6R is worth, so even if you sell (or trade) the 6R on the FZ1 and borrow the $ for the difference will the full amount of you loan still be less than the MSRP of the 2009 FZ1? If not then your motorcycle loan will be more than what the value of the FZ1 is and really that is not a good situation to be in,because you owe more than the value of the bike. Now if you buy the FZ1, will you feel the need for a matching jacket($) and new matching helmet($)? If so then that is more money out the door. So I would suggest that you really think about this, get a insurance quote and talk to you G.F. or wife (or both!) sleep on it and take your time. Laurie

Plus, your going to have to spend the money to lower it as well...i would assume, since your 6R is lowered.

 

[Midnightroadie04]

I know -all of the above is true and correct - I just needed to hear it from someone else!
I love my FZ6R and it is more than enough bike for my daily commute. Besides I still have stuff on order for it. Its just one of those lust things - like "I HAVE to have that FJR1300"
when I really don't need it. Thanks for talking me out of it!

 

[sammy56]

I know -all of the above is true and correct - I just needed to hear it from someone else!
I love my FZ6R and it is more than enough bike for my daily commute. Besides I still have stuff on order for it. Its just one of those lust things - like "I HAVE to have that FJR1300"
when I really don't need it. Thanks for talking me out of it!

For what it's worth, here is my philosopy:
If you commute more than you tour, keep the 6R. Once you tour more than you commute, get the FZ1. That being said, if you don't enjoy the 6R anymore and would enjoy the FZ1, life is too short to ride and not have fun doing so.

LB

 

[AFDavis11]

I say "Go for it", but only after you are no longer upside down on your current loan.

Add up the amount of money you've put into FZ6R and then add the remaining balance of the loan into that as well. Then divide that amount by the number of months you've actually rode the bike (not including winter, down time, etc.)

Once you start to see how much investment you've put into the FZ6R, you'll reconsider a bit.

But, get the FZ1, or whatever (there are even better bikes out there), just do it at the best time.

Think of the potential new bikes and new deals that could come out in the next 10 months. Near Fall/Winter 2011 there will be even better deals.

 

[Hellgate]

Yes, buy it. It does everything better. I pay $295 a year for full coverage, and there are mods gallore.

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[auniquesoul]

save the money, stick with what you have

 

[Hellgate]

As far as the money part of this, if that is the case we should all sell our bikes because for the vast majority of US riders, motorcycles are not our primary means of transportation. Motorcycles, like boats, and any other hobby, is something you spend money on. If you like the bike and you can afford it, buy it.

 

[Midnightroadie04]

For what it's worth, here is my philosopy:
If you commute more than you tour, keep the 6R. Once you tour more than you commute, get the FZ1. That being said, if you don't enjoy the 6R anymore and would enjoy the FZ1, life is too short to ride and not have fun doing so.

LB

Touring is handled by the wing, so that isn't even a consideration. However, it was a nice handling bike!