PowerMadd Star Series Handguards - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

**gmickey2001** · 08-09-2008, 05:33 PM

Well I got the hand guards finally. If you will recall our Aussie friend installed these on his naked FZ6 and loved them. I wasn't sure if my version of the FZ6 with fairing would have a clearance problem when turning. After installation there is reduced turning however it isn't much and I am sure it won't ever create a problem while riding.

Anyway I uploaded various pics including ones that show the new "bar stops" or point at which the hand guards hit the fairing.

They are in an album called PowerMadd Handguards located here:

http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/members/gmickey2001-albums-powermadd-hand-guards.html

If you have any specific questions let me know. For those who install their own I went with "Option 4" installation configuration on my bike. This will make sense once you read the install instructions.

Greg

**FZ6inNH** · 08-09-2008, 05:53 PM

While they're not the best mod for looks, I'm willing to bet they are for function! I think these would grealt enhance my riding season since my hands are THE biggest issue with cold. All my other gear works great but I've yet to keep my hand warm! Thanks for sharing!

stumbles06 · 08-09-2008, 06:06 PM

Nice one GMickey. My mate down here in Oz put the same thing on his nekid a few weeks ago,
http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/membe...nter-must.html
and I was wondering what the clearance would be like on our faired version.

Will have to look into getting a set now that it's been done with no major steering hassles.

Cheers.

Wolfman · 08-10-2008, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stumbles06

Nice one GMickey. My mate down here in Oz put the same thing on his nekid a few weeks ago,
http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/membe...nter-must.html
and I was wondering what the clearance would be like on our faired version.

Will have to look into getting a set now that it's been done with no major steering hassles.

Cheers.

Lol!...have i started a trend? Glad to see they work on the faired FZ6 too. Gotta say, it's an easy, and cheap Mod, and when the weather warms up, it will take 5 minutes to take them off. I am waiting for the Handguard extensions, which just clip in, and give an extra inch or so of protection.

I have got my money's worth about 50 times already....warm hands every time i ride, but i do have heated grips too.

OneTrack · 08-10-2008, 09:01 AM

Very nice!

I don't mind the look of them at all, quite honestly, although I would probably opt for the all black version, personally.
Thanks for being the forum's "guinea pig" for the installation gmickey2001!

**gmickey2001** · 08-10-2008, 09:30 AM

Yeah, I wanted the all black as well. Although the manufacturer's website shows them, the retailer did not have them available. I was worried one of the two red and black versions might not match the red on my FZ so I just played it safe with something more neutral. My Tourmaster jacket is black and grey so there is a match there.

**gmickey2001** · 08-10-2008, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfman

and when the weather warms up, it will take 5 minutes to take them off.

The panels on the front of mine come out, leaving a mesh-like plastic shield that allows the air through. I will probably just leave mine on all year. I mean it's 100 F + out most days right now. I am just ready for the 20 F now when it comes later in the year.

Wolfman · 08-11-2008, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmickey2001

The panels on the front of mine come out, leaving a mesh-like plastic shield that allows the air through. I will probably just leave mine on all year. I mean it's 100 F + out most days right now. I am just ready for the 20 F now when it comes later in the year.

The Mesh thing is cool.

**gmickey2001** · 08-11-2008, 07:03 AM

One thing I just discovered after parking at work this morning.

No longer possible to lock the steering column

Oh well, you've been warned. If this matters to you, don't do the mod

Wolfman · 08-11-2008, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmickey2001

One thing I just discovered after parking at work this morning.

No longer possible to lock the steering column

Oh well, you've been warned. If this matters to you, don't do the mod

No such problem with the FZ6n.

08-09-2008, 05:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
gmickey2001 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atascadero, CA Bike: 2006 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 301 Rep Power: 10 Member #41	PowerMadd Star Series Handguards Well I got the hand guards finally. If you will recall our Aussie friend installed these on his naked FZ6 and loved them. I wasn't sure if my version of the FZ6 with fairing would have a clearance problem when turning. After installation there is reduced turning however it isn't much and I am sure it won't ever create a problem while riding. Anyway I uploaded various pics including ones that show the new "bar stops" or point at which the hand guards hit the fairing. They are in an album called PowerMadd Handguards located here: http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/members/gmickey2001-albums-powermadd-hand-guards.html If you have any specific questions let me know. For those who install their own I went with "Option 4" installation configuration on my bike. This will make sense once you read the install instructions. Greg __________________ Take no prisoners - Frolic with your enemies

08-09-2008, 05:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Moderator w/ Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 3,151 Rep Power: 51 Member #18	Re: PowerMadd Star Series Handguards While they're not the best mod for looks, I'm willing to bet they are for function! I think these would grealt enhance my riding season since my hands are THE biggest issue with cold. All my other gear works great but I've yet to keep my hand warm! Thanks for sharing! __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

08-09-2008, 06:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
stumbles06 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Adelaide, Australia Bike: 2004 FZ6S Posts: 708 Rep Power: 12 Member #1886	Re: PowerMadd Star Series Handguards Nice one GMickey. My mate down here in Oz put the same thing on his nekid a few weeks ago, http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/membe...nter-must.html and I was wondering what the clearance would be like on our faired version. Will have to look into getting a set now that it's been done with no major steering hassles. Cheers.

08-10-2008, 09:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
OneTrack Super Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Richmond, BC, Canada Bike: 2006 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 909 Rep Power: 16 Member #273	Re: PowerMadd Star Series Handguards Very nice! I don't mind the look of them at all, quite honestly, although I would probably opt for the all black version, personally. Thanks for being the forum's "guinea pig" for the installation gmickey2001!

08-10-2008, 09:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
gmickey2001 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atascadero, CA Bike: 2006 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 301 Rep Power: 10 Member #41	Re: PowerMadd Star Series Handguards Yeah, I wanted the all black as well. Although the manufacturer's website shows them, the retailer did not have them available. I was worried one of the two red and black versions might not match the red on my FZ so I just played it safe with something more neutral. My Tourmaster jacket is black and grey so there is a match there. __________________ Take no prisoners - Frolic with your enemies

08-11-2008, 07:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
gmickey2001 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atascadero, CA Bike: 2006 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 301 Rep Power: 10 Member #41	Re: PowerMadd Star Series Handguards One thing I just discovered after parking at work this morning. No longer possible to lock the steering column Oh well, you've been warned. If this matters to you, don't do the mod __________________ Take no prisoners - Frolic with your enemies

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