New FZ6 Owner/Motorcyclist w/Questions - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

dhoyle · 08-23-2008, 07:36 PM

Alright, I'm pretty new to being on a bike altogether and chose the FZ6 because it was shown to me as a good bike for a beginner. I really enjoy the bike and am happy with my purchase. I have already begun to look at modifying the bike and I need help. I would like to buy an FE kit but want to make sure I stay legal and keep my license plate lit up. Is there a good setup that either has a good light with it or allows for the factory light to be used? I would also like to make the exhaust sound a little better but I am not willing to spend 1G nor am I willing to sacrifice the good looks of the factory exhaust. I think what I am after is called a slip-on? Thanks in advance.

**Hellgate** · 08-23-2008, 07:57 PM

Hey Dhoyle, welcome! You've picked a great bike.

First, this is by no means a beginner's bike. You've got about 90 hp in a 410 lbs bike. A beginner bike is like a Rebel 250, maybe a Ninja 250, or Ninja 500. The FZ will smoke those bikes and many larger ones. The cool thing is you can do everything from touring to track days on the FZ.

Okay for mods you are in the correct area of the forum! Use the search feature and you'll find tons of ideas and information.

For an FE kit there a millions to choose from, well maybe a dozen. I have the Rizoma and like it. It has an LED light for the license plate. I'm sure other kits have a light too.

For your exhaust most people here have the Scorpion or the Two Brothers. There is a group buy for the TB, check it out. As far as cost you'd be hard press to drop a K USD on an exhaust for the FZ. There are 2 million exhausts, ok maybe 20, it really depends on what you like.

Again welcome and post a lot.

Bill3508 · 08-23-2008, 08:08 PM

Congrats on the bike. I just purchased my FZ6 also and am a new rider. I find the bike very easy to ride especially how the power band is set up. The low torque in the lower RPM's makes it easy to ride around town and get use to it.

Bill3508

Wolfman · 08-24-2008, 08:44 AM

Welcome to the forum, from all the way down under, i've said it before, watch out for "mod Fever", if you hang around here enough, you will end doing, or wanting to do lots of nice things to your bike.

Good luck with your new steed, gear up & stay upright.

SirIsaac · 08-24-2008, 09:45 AM

For a fender eliminator, I have been seriously considering this one:

R&G Tail Tidy

I like that the plate does not seem to be on a severe angle, and it's not shoved very far toward the front of the bike. I checked, and they will ship to the US. Unfortunately, at current exchange rates, with shipping it will be about $120.00.

Are you in the Fairfield, Ohio that's north of Cincinnati, south of Hamilton? Did you buy your bike at Shipps?

Wolfman · 08-24-2008, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirIsaac

For a fender eliminator, I have been seriously considering this one:

R&G Tail Tidy

I like that the plate does not seem to be on a severe angle, and it's not shoved very far toward the front of the bike. I checked, and they will ship to the US. Unfortunately, at current exchange rates, with shipping it will be about $120.00.

Are you in the Fairfield, Ohio that's north of Cincinnati, south of Hamilton? Did you buy your bike at Shipps?

I have one of the R&G tail tidy's, very good kit, easy to install, and looks, feels OEM.

dhoyle · 08-24-2008, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirIsaac

For a fender eliminator, I have been seriously considering this one:

R&G Tail Tidy

I like that the plate does not seem to be on a severe angle, and it's not shoved very far toward the front of the bike. I checked, and they will ship to the US. Unfortunately, at current exchange rates, with shipping it will be about $120.00.

Are you in the Fairfield, Ohio that's north of Cincinnati, south of Hamilton? Did you buy your bike at Shipps?

Thanks and yes, I did buy at Shipps. Did a lot of shopping around and they had what I wanted and are only about 4 miles from my home.

08-23-2008, 07:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
dhoyle Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fairfield, OH Bike: 2008 FZ6 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0 Member #4401	New FZ6 Owner/Motorcyclist w/Questions Alright, I'm pretty new to being on a bike altogether and chose the FZ6 because it was shown to me as a good bike for a beginner. I really enjoy the bike and am happy with my purchase. I have already begun to look at modifying the bike and I need help. I would like to buy an FE kit but want to make sure I stay legal and keep my license plate lit up. Is there a good setup that either has a good light with it or allows for the factory light to be used? I would also like to make the exhaust sound a little better but I am not willing to spend 1G nor am I willing to sacrifice the good looks of the factory exhaust. I think what I am after is called a slip-on? Thanks in advance.

08-23-2008, 07:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6, Davidson Roadbike, Ridley Cyclocross, Guru Cyclocross Posts: 2,945 Rep Power: 55 Member #1191	Re: New FZ6 Owner/Motorcyclist w/Questions Hey Dhoyle, welcome! You've picked a great bike. First, this is by no means a beginner's bike. You've got about 90 hp in a 410 lbs bike. A beginner bike is like a Rebel 250, maybe a Ninja 250, or Ninja 500. The FZ will smoke those bikes and many larger ones. The cool thing is you can do everything from touring to track days on the FZ. Okay for mods you are in the correct area of the forum! Use the search feature and you'll find tons of ideas and information. For an FE kit there a millions to choose from, well maybe a dozen. I have the Rizoma and like it. It has an LED light for the license plate. I'm sure other kits have a light too. For your exhaust most people here have the Scorpion or the Two Brothers. There is a group buy for the TB, check it out. As far as cost you'd be hard press to drop a K USD on an exhaust for the FZ. There are 2 million exhausts, ok maybe 20, it really depends on what you like. Again welcome and post a lot. __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic Exhaust, Ohlins Remote Shock, R6 Fork, Cobin Saddle with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Lower Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfer Brakelines, Pazzo Shorty Levers, Rizoma FE, Fredlight Conversion, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, Power Commander III with Custom AF1 Racing Map.

08-23-2008, 08:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bill3508 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Georgia Bike: 06 FZ6 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 2 Member #4086	Re: New FZ6 Owner/Motorcyclist w/Questions Congrats on the bike. I just purchased my FZ6 also and am a new rider. I find the bike very easy to ride especially how the power band is set up. The low torque in the lower RPM's makes it easy to ride around town and get use to it. Bill3508

08-24-2008, 08:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
Wolfman Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Bike: 2006 fzn Posts: 1,737 Rep Power: 21 Member #2280	Re: New FZ6 Owner/Motorcyclist w/Questions Welcome to the forum, from all the way down under, i've said it before, watch out for "mod Fever", if you hang around here enough, you will end doing, or wanting to do lots of nice things to your bike. Good luck with your new steed, gear up & 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:* 05 R6 front calipers, Braking Wave Discs, Goodridge 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,TB's FE.

08-24-2008, 09:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
SirIsaac Humble Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio, USA, planet Earth Bike: 2007 Red FZ6 Posts: 80 Rep Power: 4 Member #1874	Re: New FZ6 Owner/Motorcyclist w/Questions For a fender eliminator, I have been seriously considering this one: R&G Tail Tidy I like that the plate does not seem to be on a severe angle, and it's not shoved very far toward the front of the bike. I checked, and they will ship to the US. Unfortunately, at current exchange rates, with shipping it will be about $120.00. Are you in the Fairfield, Ohio that's north of Cincinnati, south of Hamilton? Did you buy your bike at Shipps? __________________ “Nature and nature’s laws lay hid in night, God said, Let Newton be, and all was light.”

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