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Howattzer · 07-17-2008, 12:37 PM

Hello,

I installed a set of FZ1 handlebars last night on my 2007 FZ6. What a difference! Makes me wonder why Yamaha doesn't use the FZ1 bars as OEM. Anyone who is looking for a slightly more aggressive riding position, without losing any comfort at all, I cannot recommend this mod enough. The angle is pretty much perfect for me, I am 6'0". Best $30 spent to date. It took me a little over an hour to make the switch. Pics to be posted soon, although I don't have any before and after. Just after.

Cloned · 07-17-2008, 12:43 PM

That's okay, I'm pretty sure we all know what the "before" looks like

Hurry with the pics!

urbanj · 07-17-2008, 12:48 PM

i just did this too. huge improvement and i just took a 1000km trip and I loved it. I'll post up some pics as well on this thread so we only have one FZ1 handle bar thread. unlike oil threads

Scott64a · 07-17-2008, 02:08 PM

Cool!
Where'd you get your bars?

Howattzer · 07-17-2008, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott64a

Cool!
Where'd you get your bars?

Yammy shop. They were $30, and guaranteed to fit.

Scott64a · 07-17-2008, 02:48 PM

Cool, thanks dude...
I'm going to have to go compare them tomorrow while on duty.

Any pics yet?

jsp · 07-17-2008, 09:01 PM

It's a nice and easy mod. The FZ1 handlebar has many advantages but has one disadvantage: it is a bit wider.

lonesoldier84 · 07-17-2008, 09:04 PM

i totally want to do this. went to the dealer today sat on an fz1 the bar is so much better.

downside was i asked how much and they told me 150 bucks for just parts where can u get it for 30????

**jsteinb95** · 07-17-2008, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cloned

That's okay, I'm pretty sure we all know what the "before" looks like

Hurry with the pics!

+1

My thought exactly.

jsp · 07-17-2008, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lonesoldier84

i totally want to do this. went to the dealer today sat on an fz1 the bar is so much better.

downside was i asked how much and they told me 150 bucks for just parts where can u get it for 30????

150$ ? = It must be Goldplated!

07-17-2008, 12:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Howattzer Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kamloops, BC Canada Bike: 2007 FZ6 - blue Posts: 100 Rep Power: 6 Member #571	FZ1 Handle bar install Hello, I installed a set of FZ1 handlebars last night on my 2007 FZ6. What a difference! Makes me wonder why Yamaha doesn't use the FZ1 bars as OEM. Anyone who is looking for a slightly more aggressive riding position, without losing any comfort at all, I cannot recommend this mod enough. The angle is pretty much perfect for me, I am 6'0". Best $30 spent to date. It took me a little over an hour to make the switch. Pics to be posted soon, although I don't have any before and after. Just after. __________________ 2007 in faster blue. On bike: Pazzo Racing levers, Puig DB Racing screen, FE Kit, Motovan Sliders, Michelin Pilot Power 2CT's, Stainless Steel Scorpions, PC III, K&N filter, FZ1 handlebars. On order: Powerbronze seat cowl, -1 front sprocket and 520 chain, Rizoma grips and bar ends, Ohlins shock, Racetech springs and emulator. To be installed and ready to rock by riding season for April 01, 2009.

07-17-2008, 12:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cloned Tiger Trainer Join Date: May 2008 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Bike: Wrecked my 08 Raven :( Posts: 193 Rep Power: 4 Member #2880	Re: FZ1 Handle bar install That's okay, I'm pretty sure we all know what the "before" looks like Hurry with the pics!

07-17-2008, 12:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
urbanj Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 318 Rep Power: 8 Member #1173	Re: FZ1 Handle bar install i just did this too. huge improvement and i just took a 1000km trip and I loved it. I'll post up some pics as well on this thread so we only have one FZ1 handle bar thread. unlike oil threads

07-17-2008, 02:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Scott64a Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Bike: '07 FZ6 Posts: 147 Rep Power: 4 Member #3096	Re: FZ1 Handle bar install Cool! Where'd you get your bars? __________________ My riding resume: http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/65603-post56.html

07-17-2008, 02:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Scott64a Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Bike: '07 FZ6 Posts: 147 Rep Power: 4 Member #3096	Re: FZ1 Handle bar install Cool, thanks dude... I'm going to have to go compare them tomorrow while on duty. Any pics yet? __________________ My riding resume: http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/65603-post56.html

07-17-2008, 09:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
jsp Easyrider Join Date: May 2008 Location: Portugal Bike: FZ6 S2 Posts: 114 Rep Power: 4 Member #2698	Re: FZ1 Handle bar install It's a nice and easy mod. The FZ1 handlebar has many advantages but has one disadvantage: it is a bit wider. __________________ *Nemo Nascitur Sapiens...*

07-17-2008, 09:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
lonesoldier84 SuperFlanker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: canada Bike: 2006 FZ6 Blood Red w/ Fairing Posts: 1,061 Rep Power: 16 Member #2195	Re: FZ1 Handle bar install i totally want to do this. went to the dealer today sat on an fz1 the bar is so much better. downside was i asked how much and they told me 150 bucks for just parts where can u get it for 30???? __________________ http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1..._sig_aztec.gif "We are not human beings having a spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings having a human experience."

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