The hambone-head FZ6R Mod thread

[darksidefz6r]

Well bought this new as a left over in 2011. Did a few small mods and was kind of slow progress but things are starting to pick up. Bike is a 2009 white FZ6R.

The list of to-do's are:
-zx6r mirrors Done
-custom exhaustDone and wrapped
-flush mountsDone
-fender eliminatorghetto done, lol
-tank gripDone
-PCVDone
-block off platesDone
-K&N air filterDone
-Shorty leversDone
-Lowering LinkNeed Installed
-Front Fork Springs and 15W oilPurchased, waiting arrival
-FZ1 bars and Spider GripsNeed installed
-integrated tail light
-Possibly regear, unsure
-Frame Sliders

Well this far I have done the flush mounts, zx6r mirrors, ghetto fender eliminator using the stock signals with the spacers removed, and the tank grip. Really like the look of the zx6r mirrors compared to the factory ones. Anyways on to the pics. Any comments and/or suggestions welcome.

Read on to see the progress!

 

[Perdurable]

Nice list man!!!
Shes lookin good:thumbup:

 

[JSP]

Looks great

 

[DakinechicK]

She's beautiful!

 

[monstermike4343]

lookin good mate keep at it

 

[MOhlrogge]

Looks good! Throw on a tire hugger and a blacked out windscreen too.

Those mirrors you got look sweet though! How was the installation and where did you buy them? I am looking to put new mirrors on myself and just can't decide.

 

[JT]

Clean bike...


you also need to add frame sliders ASAP.

another one you may consider is lowering the front end. FYI this mod is free and takes about 5 to 10 min.

 

[aaronhaji]

your bike looks great if possible can you let me know the flush mounts you used i love they way they look better than the proton flushmounts and how hard was the install please let me know thanks in advance

 

[RooKie]

Looks sharp! I would suggest putting on a tank pad to avoid scratching tank (and they look cool) as well as reflective white rim stripes to make the wheels POP

 

[DubiousDrummer]

another one you may consider is lowering the front end. FYI this mod is free and takes about 5 to 10 min.

How exactly do you do this? Please elaborate. And would this make the same difference as dropping money on some lowering links?

 

[nismos14]

How exactly do you do this? Please elaborate. And would this make the same difference as dropping money on some lowering links?

VERY carefully. You need a 6mm allen wrench and an 8 mm allen wrench, it helps to have one on a ratchet. First loosen the lower fork clamp. Then SLOWLY loosen the top clamp until the fork begins to slide up with your weight on it. You only want to go 1-1.5", not too much more than that. Also be sure to do ONE side at a time.

 

[Ckerd]

bike looks good. i got the same color...
like the flush mounts and the mirrors

 

[RooKie]

How exactly do you do this? Please elaborate. And would this make the same difference as dropping money on some lowering links?

If you're going to lower the front as much as 1", you may want to consider getting a lowering link to even out the front and rear.

 

[nismos14]

The other thing is, with the front that low, the kick stand also becomes a bit of a pain in the butt. It's not as much of a lean anyway with the lowering link, but now with the front pushed up it's even less of a lean.

 

[applejax]

If you're going to lower the front as much as 1", you may want to consider getting a lowering link to even out the front and rear.

1" should be fine without touching the rear height.

 

[JT]

There are various thread on lowering the front end with tons of information / advice.

 

[darksidefz6r]

Thanks everyone. Frame sliders are on the list as well, just forgot when I put the list up. I actually removed the windscreen at the moment. Have thought about doing a black double bubble windscreen, I don't like the touring screens they are to tall for my liking.

As for the flush mounts, they are the universal flushmounts you find on ebay( http://www.ebay.com/itm/Clear-Carbon-Turbulent-Turn-Signal-Yamaha-YZF-R1-R6-R6s-600-1000-FZ1-FZ6-600R-FZ-/170765603072?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27c26c5100&vxp=mtr ). They were fairly simple to install. Had to take a grinder and cut down the studs for the lenses so they dont scratch the paint. Also cut the factory plug off the stock signals and soldered them to the new signals.

pic of the bike currently;

 

[fz6guy]

bike looks great

 

[Perdurable]

If you're going to lower the front as much as 1", you may want to consider getting a lowering link to even out the front and rear.

i lowered my front 1-1.5 inches and i love it
its running:

Front=238.8lbs
Rear=213

with me on it im guessing its more like:
Front=275
Rear=350

 

[faisi13]

Hey man bike looks great, nice and mean...
I was wondering with the mirrors " zx6r " what year were they and did u need to do any custom work to get them on or did they go on easy hence why u picked the zx6r mirrors?

I want to change my mirrors just having a tough time deciding what to get... .

Thanks