Suggest-a-Mod - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

Coskie · 07-03-2008, 06:45 PM

Hi All. I'm new not only to the FZ6 forums but to the FZ6 itself. In fact, I'm so new that I haven't picked up my bike yet! Well, here's where I tell you what I'm getting.

I'll be getting a 2006 FZ6 with a Scorpion Exhaust, a Fender Eliminator, and a K&N air filter. What else do you all recommend? Like I said, I'm new to this, so suggest away!

I already plan on doing the headlight mod so it doesn't look like the FZ6 is winking at me.

Thanks,
Coskie

**wrightme43** · 07-03-2008, 06:49 PM

stainless brake lines, NEW NEW NEW fluid and upgrade pads.

Its really nice.

**Botch** · 07-03-2008, 07:00 PM

I'd suggest NOT modding a thing until you've ridden for awhile, and noticed things you'd like to change.
That's kinda what I did, and although I now have about 14 mods done, they're all things that improved the bike, for me.
If nothing else, you'll save $$ that way.

Coskie · 07-03-2008, 07:11 PM

I do like the idea of new fluids!

Brock, thanks for the info! When I start riding it, should I do anything off the bat (like adjust the preload on the shocks.. I'm a bigger guy)?

What kind of pads do you suggest wrightme?

**opds9091** · 07-03-2008, 07:27 PM

BOTCH, that is one of the best, honest and wisest answers a person can give!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**dark_isz** · 07-03-2008, 07:30 PM

Frame Sliders

Coskie · 07-03-2008, 07:35 PM

Actually I was thinking about frame sliders. They keep the bike from getting scratched if it's dropped, right? (I'm new, please be gentle)

Which sliders do you recommend?

tolgatt · 07-03-2008, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coskie

Actually I was thinking about frame sliders. They keep the bike from getting scratched if it's dropped, right? (I'm new, please be gentle)

Which sliders do you recommend?

i would recommend motovation sliders,,,they are good quality sliders with proper bolts...

Coskie · 07-03-2008, 09:40 PM

Thanks bro! I'll check em out!

Red FZ6 Rocket · 07-03-2008, 10:10 PM

If your FZ6 already has a K&N air filter and after market exhaust I would think you should invest in a power commander. Everyone please correct me if I wrong but could this motor be running lean due to the K&N and after market exhaust flowing more air than the stock parts. You may want to ask the original owner if he had the ECU fuel mapping changed to allow more fuel for the increase air. Best of luck with your new bike.

Ken

07-03-2008, 06:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Coskie Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Terre Haute, IN Bike: FZ6 Posts: 64 Rep Power: 2 Member #3598	Suggest-a-Mod Hi All. I'm new not only to the FZ6 forums but to the FZ6 itself. In fact, I'm so new that I haven't picked up my bike yet! Well, here's where I tell you what I'm getting. I'll be getting a 2006 FZ6 with a Scorpion Exhaust, a Fender Eliminator, and a K&N air filter. What else do you all recommend? Like I said, I'm new to this, so suggest away! I already plan on doing the headlight mod so it doesn't look like the FZ6 is winking at me. Thanks, Coskie

07-03-2008, 06:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 5,174 Rep Power: 10 Member #42	Re: Suggest-a-Mod stainless brake lines, NEW NEW NEW fluid and upgrade pads. Its really nice. __________________ Texas to update slogan from 'Don't Mess with Texas' to 'We Warned You' as homeowners gun down would-be burglars at record rate.

07-03-2008, 07:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Botch I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ogden UT Bike: FZ-6, 2007 Blue Posts: 1,442 Rep Power: 21 Member #227	Re: Suggest-a-Mod I'd suggest NOT modding a thing until you've ridden for awhile, and noticed things you'd like to change. That's kinda what I did, and although I now have about 14 mods done, they're all things that improved the bike, for me. If nothing else, you'll save $$ that way. __________________ "In the evolution of our species we've gone from knuckle-dragging to knee-dragging." - Keith Code

07-03-2008, 07:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Coskie Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Terre Haute, IN Bike: FZ6 Posts: 64 Rep Power: 2 Member #3598	Re: Suggest-a-Mod I do like the idea of new fluids! Brock, thanks for the info! When I start riding it, should I do anything off the bat (like adjust the preload on the shocks.. I'm a bigger guy)? What kind of pads do you suggest wrightme?

07-03-2008, 07:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
opds9091 Super Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: cape coral, FL Bike: 07' Yamaha FZ 6 Posts: 783 Rep Power: 12 Member #523	Re: Suggest-a-Mod BOTCH, that is one of the best, honest and wisest answers a person can give!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ MEMBER # 523 DOMINIC HAVE FUN AND BE SAFE

07-03-2008, 07:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
dark_isz Fire Bringer™ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Bike: 2007 Yamaha FZ6, 1983 Honda cb650sc Nighthawk Posts: 222 Rep Power: 8 Member #182	Re: Suggest-a-Mod Frame Sliders __________________ 2007 Yamaha FZ6 - mods: Uncaged Frame Sliders, Tankslapper Tanktop Protector, Progrip tankpad, Sylvania Silverstar headlights, Dual Headlight Mod, Puig Racing Windshield, Garmain 2610GPS with RAM mount, ProGrip 719's, Yamaha Blue Seat pod fairing things, Black Spraypainted Radiator guards, Givi V46 and rack, Addmorelighting V46 lightkit, Comagination Brake light flasher, Pazzo long Blk/Titan levers, Caterpillar O-ring throttle lock

07-03-2008, 07:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Coskie Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Terre Haute, IN Bike: FZ6 Posts: 64 Rep Power: 2 Member #3598	Re: Suggest-a-Mod Actually I was thinking about frame sliders. They keep the bike from getting scratched if it's dropped, right? (I'm new, please be gentle) Which sliders do you recommend?

07-03-2008, 09:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
Coskie Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Terre Haute, IN Bike: FZ6 Posts: 64 Rep Power: 2 Member #3598	Re: Suggest-a-Mod Thanks bro! I'll check em out!

07-03-2008, 10:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
Red FZ6 Rocket Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Bike: 06 RED FZ6 Posts: 21 Rep Power: 3 Member #3414	Re: Suggest-a-Mod If your FZ6 already has a K&N air filter and after market exhaust I would think you should invest in a power commander. Everyone please correct me if I wrong but could this motor be running lean due to the K&N and after market exhaust flowing more air than the stock parts. You may want to ask the original owner if he had the ECU fuel mapping changed to allow more fuel for the increase air. Best of luck with your new bike. Ken

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