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Chris Parker · 08-13-2008, 10:52 AM

Hi everyone. My name is Chris and I'm picking up a naked 2007 FZ6 next week on wednesday from a member called "Dreambuilder". I just thought I'd make a quick introduction of myself since I'll be hanging around quite a bit. I try to be as little of a newb as possible... I've already done a lot of searching and found the service manual and read through all 40 pages of threads in the FZ6 mods section. I have a good understanding of all the common mods from FZ1 bars down to speedohealers and the -1 sprocket... I'm not new to forums and I know how annoying all those basic common questions can be.

I'm a new rider, this is my first street bike. I had done quite a bit of research before settling on the FZ6 as my first bike. It seems to have a really good balance of features and seems to suit a novice rider well because it can do a little of everything. I've riden motocross for the last few years so I'm hoping the transition to a street bike should be smooth.

I'm an industrial electrician by trade, and I've spent a lot of time under hoods and taking apart bikes so i have a good solid mechanical understand and hands on skiils both in maintenance and in peformance.

Anyways, see you all around the forum and hopefully on the street!

Chris

Shafe716 · 08-13-2008, 10:55 AM

post often

get some pics up asap

Chris Parker · 08-13-2008, 11:09 AM

Thanks! I'm lucky, most all the aesthetic mods I would ever want to do are already done, and even pipes. Once I get a feel for the bike, I'll probably be focusing on suspension and braking... and I'm pretty excited about reviews I've read of the -1 sprocket. I've made a comprehensive list of common mods and I'll be looking to that list whenever I feel the need to mod something.

Here is a recent pic of the bike I'm picking up.

a_sick1 · 08-13-2008, 11:16 AM

and enjoy!
ride safe and wear all your gear.

have fun out there!

sweet bike BTW.

**bikerider** · 08-13-2008, 11:34 AM

billm · 08-13-2008, 01:10 PM

As a new rider please be careful!

**christod1** · 08-13-2008, 03:08 PM

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the bike. Take it a little bit easy in the beginning until you get a feel for the bike and always wear your gear...

**pottie** · 08-14-2008, 08:50 AM

Picking up real Naked eh.....Nice looking bro just like those new HORNET
I love those headlight set up, friend of mine keep telling me dont get rid of my FZ fairing cz you ll appreciate it when you run over 100

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Originally Posted by Chris Parker

Thanks! I'm lucky, most all the aesthetic mods I would ever want to do are already done, and even pipes. Once I get a feel for the bike, I'll probably be focusing on suspension and braking... and I'm pretty excited about reviews I've read of the -1 sprocket. I've made a comprehensive list of common mods and I'll be looking to that list whenever I feel the need to mod something.

Here is a recent pic of the bike I'm picking up.

**grommit** · 08-14-2008, 08:56 AM

Very nice bike.

Welcome to ths site.

Wolfman · 08-14-2008, 09:08 AM

Welcome from the Land Downunder. Stay Upright.

08-13-2008, 10:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
Chris Parker Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Illinois Bike: Naked 2007 FZ6 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0 Member #4203	Hello! Hi everyone. My name is Chris and I'm picking up a naked 2007 FZ6 next week on wednesday from a member called "Dreambuilder". I just thought I'd make a quick introduction of myself since I'll be hanging around quite a bit. I try to be as little of a newb as possible... I've already done a lot of searching and found the service manual and read through all 40 pages of threads in the FZ6 mods section. I have a good understanding of all the common mods from FZ1 bars down to speedohealers and the -1 sprocket... I'm not new to forums and I know how annoying all those basic common questions can be. I'm a new rider, this is my first street bike. I had done quite a bit of research before settling on the FZ6 as my first bike. It seems to have a really good balance of features and seems to suit a novice rider well because it can do a little of everything. I've riden motocross for the last few years so I'm hoping the transition to a street bike should be smooth. I'm an industrial electrician by trade, and I've spent a lot of time under hoods and taking apart bikes so i have a good solid mechanical understand and hands on skiils both in maintenance and in peformance. Anyways, see you all around the forum and hopefully on the street! Chris

08-13-2008, 10:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Shafe716 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Amsterdam, NY Bike: 2007 FZ6 Blue! Posts: 178 Rep Power: 4 Member #3359	Re: Hello! post often get some pics up asap __________________ VICTORY WILL BE MINE!!! Current Mods: FZ1 handlebars (cut down), Puig Windscreen, FAZR6 FE Future Mods: BD43's Dual Headlight mod, Boneman's Pod light mod, TopSaddlery seat

08-13-2008, 11:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
a_sick1 2004 FZ6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Bike: 2004 FZ6 Posts: 227 Rep Power: 5 Member #3094	Re: Hello! and enjoy! ride safe and wear all your gear. have fun out there! sweet bike BTW. Last edited by a_sick1; 08-13-2008 at 11:18 AM..

08-13-2008, 11:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
bikerider Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dallas texas Bike: 2004 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 640 Rep Power: 12 Member #367	Re: Hello! __________________ Go!GO!GO!GO! ROSSI

08-13-2008, 01:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
billm Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pahrump, NV Bike: 2004 FZ6 Posts: 256 Rep Power: 5 Member #1778	Re: Hello! As a new rider please be careful!

08-13-2008, 03:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
christod1 Just a member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rhodes, Greece Bike: Naked 07 FZ6 Posts: 485 Rep Power: 9 Member #967	Re: Hello! Welcome to the forum and congrats on the bike. Take it a little bit easy in the beginning until you get a feel for the bike and always wear your gear... __________________ Life is too short.You got to stop and look around once in a while cause you might miss it.

08-14-2008, 08:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
grommit Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, UK Bike: FZ6 S2 Posts: 1,515 Rep Power: 32 Member #488	Re: Hello! Very nice bike. Welcome to ths site. __________________ Emperor Dalek: "Daleks: WE SHALL RETURN! WE SHALL RETURN! WE SHALL RETURN!"

08-14-2008, 09:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
Wolfman Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Bike: 2006 fzn Posts: 2,472 Rep Power: 29 Member #2280	Re: Hello! Welcome from the Land Downunder. Stay Upright. __________________ 06 FZ6N - *Engine:* PCIII (Cust.Map) = 98.4hp.TB Ti's, BMC Air filt., airbox mod, -1 front sprocket, Speedohealer *Suspension:* 08 fz6 Forks, Racetech .95kg springs, gold valve emulators, Ohlins shock. *Brakes:* R6 front calipers, Braking Wave Discs, Braided Lines, Ferodo pads. *Ergonomics:* Pazzo levers, Valtermoto Rearsets, MCS Drag Bars, Oggy Knobs. *Bling:* MCS Mirrors, Mini LED indicators, MCS Carbon Bar Ends, 08 front fender, Bagster tank bra, Polished Wheels, FE. Scorpion sr900i alarm.

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