Wonder why that is? I've seen a mod where you light up the crystal. Think I saw another who blacked it out.
What don't you like about your FZ6R?
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Bert-Aus
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Yep! Power Crystal works from day one as a running light in Aus.
Overall the only thing I didnt appreciate were the stock mirrors and exhaust (mainly to quiet)
Otherwise if you dont want something SS but still sporty -this bike ticks all the boxes
Overall the only thing I didnt appreciate were the stock mirrors and exhaust (mainly to quiet)
Otherwise if you dont want something SS but still sporty -this bike ticks all the boxes
Ok, didn't know the power crystal was ever meant to be functional.
Brock Kickass
New Member
I actually like the stock exhaust. It's quiet and you can barely see it. I like things low-key sometimes.
...or do I put this in the "What Do You Like" thread?
...or do I put this in the "What Do You Like" thread?
nucmedman63
New Member
For me only one thing that will make trade her in for something different is its not made for the interstate riding 80+MPH feels like it is really pushing it. and myself I average about 20,000 mile a year on her feel I will wear her out before her time.
Muffinpunch
New Member
I dislike the full fairing, the crappy steel swingarm, and the suspension front and rear. I hate that in the US you can't get the naked version (xj6) and that if you want to run your 6r naked you are forced to expose the cheap looking frame bracket that holds everything together.
All that being said, it's my favorite bike right now in the "entry level" category. A little extra money and a bit of creativity and all of those shortcomings can be corrected. It has a great stance, a beautiful proportion, and a bulletproof engine with Yamaha reliability. Fz6r = win.
All that being said, it's my favorite bike right now in the "entry level" category. A little extra money and a bit of creativity and all of those shortcomings can be corrected. It has a great stance, a beautiful proportion, and a bulletproof engine with Yamaha reliability. Fz6r = win.
Brock Kickass
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That's the biggest reason I don't ride one anymore. If I didn't take long trips the 6R would have been lots of bike for me for years and years
I have no problem doing 80+ on my girl. She loves to fly. LOL!
Brock Kickass
New Member
Oh, it will do it and then some. Do it for a tank of fuel from top to bottom without a break, though, and you can tell it's breaking a sweat. On my FZ1 75-90mph feels like a leisurely stroll in comparison. As I said, it never bothered me to spool it up for a blast on a fun road, but doing it on the highway 300km at a time felt like I was being mean to the bike.
I'm sure you're right. I don't tour on mine. Not saying I'll never take a long stroll, but commuting and twisties is why I got her. My next bike will be the Ninja 1000, no doubt. Love that bike to death. Very similar to the FZ1 only fully faired and 10hp less I believe. Still 100+hp and good through the rev range. Beautiful bike too! Thought about the FZ1 and slapping on the lower fairing. Don't think they're available for all years though.
Brock Kickass
New Member
I have a friend looking at one. If he buys it I'm sure I'll end up giving it an extended test sooner or later. Remind me in the summer and I'll report my findings.
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FZ6R2013
what i dont like about mine is i dont have one.
I definitely want something that will handle in town and the highway. I don't mind a little lean on the tank sometimes, but don't wanna lay down like my buddies R1. His bike has nothing down low. I like the full fairing and choice of being upright. My choices right now are between the Ninja 1000 and FZ1 (with the lower fairing). Tests I saw said that the Ninja performed better down low and were neck and neck for almost everything else.
LOL! I can't remember what I had for dinner. I'll remind you if you remind me to remind you. LOL!
Speed doesn't bother me as it's not a SS, topping out at 130 or so is fine. You hit something though that I missed. The single headlight. I love the R6/R1 headlight and wish they could have brought that to the 6R. I've changed most of my bike except handlebars (adjusted them forward and rolled back). Getting clip ons soon. You think you wouldn't complain about the stock R6, but you'd want a FE, shorty shifters, TBR exhaust, etc, etc. LOL! Everyone mods. My buddy has all the same mods I pretty much have, but for his R6. Modding is addictive and contagious.
It's funny, even though I only rode my FZ6R for a little while, I really felt sad when I traded her in, like I had abandoned her - but I hear some young fella took ownership finally, and he loves the bike, so now she is back out on the road where she was meant to be. Ha ha, I am getting that same feeling even just talking about it, I really liked that bike (maybe a first love thing?).
To stay on topic, though, I guess I really wanted to be hunched over more when getting aggressive in the corners, but be careful what you wish for - oh, my aching back!
To stay on topic, though, I guess I really wanted to be hunched over more when getting aggressive in the corners, but be careful what you wish for - oh, my aching back!
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Gixxer is pretty comfy for a Super Sport though. Definitely better than Yami, and Kawi SS's. My buddies Gixxer 750 doesn't lean so harsh. Bike feel light too, very well balanced.
yeah, but I am old with a cranky back, so its still a world of difference compared to the FZ6R - I definitely gonna be a racer boy for another year or so, then maybe trade back to something more upright.