Naked by choice or by crash? - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

crx81 · 07-15-2008, 06:17 AM

I'm just curious as to how many of us tore apart our bikes because we wanted a naked FZ, or because we saw it as an option after damaging the fairing from a crash or drop? Obviously, those who were lucky enough to purchase the FZ6N knew that nakeds rocked from the start!

For me, my current FZ is my 6th bike, and my 2nd FZ. My 2nd bike was a blue '05, and I always regretted getting rid of it. Still, I never thought I'd get another as I'd already been there, done that, and just wanted something new. However, when I found a deal on my current silver '05, I couldn't pass it up. I lucked out in that it was at least a different color, and instantly fell in love with the bike and remembered why I thought the last one was so great, but it still wasn't different enough from my past ride to satisfy me. Then I stumbled upon a thread elsewhere by Wavex and it was all over... I started researching my options for headlights and couldn't rip that fairing off fast enough!

minimad · 07-15-2008, 06:54 AM

I bought a FZ6N 05 black, prefer the look of it to the faired

**grommit** · 07-15-2008, 07:11 AM

I like faired and the naked bikes, but the naked one was much cheaper and as I only occasionally do long trips I opted for it.

DefyInertia · 07-15-2008, 11:41 AM

Always wanted to but figured it would take less time if I just crashed at the track...it worked.

Wavex · 07-15-2008, 12:05 PM

Converted twice without needing a crash. It`s a bit smarted to do it before the crash, so you can get $350 for the front fairing....

fz6nick · 07-15-2008, 12:48 PM

I like the naked a lot more. I think it separates the FZ6 from most bikes. Its not just another faired sportbike. Im going to get the headlight that Steve is putting on when I save up a bit.

crx81 · 07-15-2008, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fz6nick

Im going to get the headlight that Steve is putting on when I save up a bit.

Which one is that?

bertmoog · 07-15-2008, 04:26 PM

Love the naked look especially on the Wavex machine. I never thought about selling the fairing on ebay to fund a naked mod!

davidsa1 · 07-15-2008, 06:31 PM

No accident! Still have the fairing just incase I decide to change it back at some point.

tom5796 · 07-15-2008, 06:42 PM

By choice here! Sold the fairing.

View Poll Results: Naked by choice or by crash?
I purchased a FZ6N.	12	50.00%
I purchased the bike used and the previous owner had converted it to a naked.	1	4.17%
I converted because nakeds rock!	8	33.33%
After a fairing damaging incident I decided to go naked.	3	12.50%
Voters: 24. You may not vote on this poll

07-15-2008, 06:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
crx81 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: FL - USA Bike: 2005 FZ6 Streetfighter Posts: 46 Rep Power: 2 Member #3647	Naked by choice or by crash? I'm just curious as to how many of us tore apart our bikes because we wanted a naked FZ, or because we saw it as an option after damaging the fairing from a crash or drop? Obviously, those who were lucky enough to purchase the FZ6N knew that nakeds rocked from the start! For me, my current FZ is my 6th bike, and my 2nd FZ. My 2nd bike was a blue '05, and I always regretted getting rid of it. Still, I never thought I'd get another as I'd already been there, done that, and just wanted something new. However, when I found a deal on my current silver '05, I couldn't pass it up. I lucked out in that it was at least a different color, and instantly fell in love with the bike and remembered why I thought the last one was so great, but it still wasn't different enough from my past ride to satisfy me. Then I stumbled upon a thread elsewhere by Wavex and it was all over... I started researching my options for headlights and couldn't rip that fairing off fast enough!

07-15-2008, 06:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
minimad Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Shropshire, UK Bike: 2005 FZ6N (naked) Black Posts: 66 Rep Power: 14 Member #1265	Re: Naked by choice or by crash? I bought a FZ6N 05 black, prefer the look of it to the faired

07-15-2008, 07:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
grommit Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, UK Bike: FZ6 S2 Posts: 1,515 Rep Power: 32 Member #488	Re: Naked by choice or by crash? I like faired and the naked bikes, but the naked one was much cheaper and as I only occasionally do long trips I opted for it. __________________ Emperor Dalek: "Daleks: WE SHALL RETURN! WE SHALL RETURN! WE SHALL RETURN!" Last edited by grommit; 07-15-2008 at 07:15 AM..

07-15-2008, 11:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
DefyInertia Saratogian Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Posts: 1,980 Rep Power: 56 Member #419	Re: Naked by choice or by crash? Always wanted to but figured it would take less time if I just crashed at the track...it worked. __________________ 2004 FZ6N / KTM 125 SX www.youtube.com/DefyInertia "Y'all Be Safe Out There" - KILLBOY My Rider Resume

07-15-2008, 12:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Wavex FZ6 StreetFighter Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Bike: '09 Buell XB12Scg Posts: 1,567 Rep Power: 34 Member #281	Re: Naked by choice or by crash? Converted twice without needing a crash. It`s a bit smarted to do it before the crash, so you can get $350 for the front fairing.... __________________ My rider resume: click *Fav FZ6 mod: (-1) front sprocket!* My videos: click My pics: click More Details about my previous FZ6 streetfighter: click

07-15-2008, 12:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
fz6nick LLOYD CHRISTMAS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Just Right of St. Louis Bike: 07 fz6 Posts: 617 Rep Power: 9 Member #3205	Re: Naked by choice or by crash? I like the naked a lot more. I think it separates the FZ6 from most bikes. Its not just another faired sportbike. Im going to get the headlight that Steve is putting on when I save up a bit. __________________ Nick 07 Sexy Red FZ6 01 ZX6R (sold) 85 Honda V30 Magna (sold) Mods: 15t Front Sprocket New Tip Scorpions Radiator Covers Black Racetech .95 springs and 15wt oil Member # 3 thousand two hundred five

07-15-2008, 04:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
bertmoog Yes, I am. Join Date: May 2008 Location: atlanta, ga Bike: 2007 fz6 Unblue Posts: 110 Rep Power: 5 Member #2876	Re: Naked by choice or by crash? Love the naked look especially on the Wavex machine. I never thought about selling the fairing on ebay to fund a naked mod!

07-15-2008, 06:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
davidsa1 Naked is more fun. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida Bike: 2006 FZ6B Posts: 163 Rep Power: 5 Member #1322	Re: Naked by choice or by crash? No accident! Still have the fairing just incase I decide to change it back at some point.

07-15-2008, 06:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
tom5796 Rabid Constitutionalist Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 6 Blocks from Fenway Bike: Filthy Naked 07 FZ6, 06 Fusion White Daytona 675 Posts: 298 Rep Power: 19 Member #225	Re: Naked by choice or by crash? By choice here! Sold the fairing.

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