FZ6 coming off the road - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

**Nelly** · 08-29-2008, 02:19 PM

I know it sounds like a disaster? My employer will pay each employee 26p per mile to cycle. I live 3 miles away.
A full £09.36 a week. That my FZ6 gas paid for.
So what do you all think go for it or stay as I am?

Nelly

MisterX · 08-29-2008, 04:31 PM

I say go for it. You'd get the benefit of saving money on fuel, getting exercise, and getting paid to do it to boot.

I live only 2.5 miles from work, and although it is a nice ride in, it's pretty much over before it starts. If my employer gave me this offer, I'd jump right on it.

X

**wrightme43** · 08-29-2008, 04:32 PM

Cant you just put pedels on your frame sliders and turn it off on the way into the parking lot?

sideslider · 08-29-2008, 04:53 PM

pedal to work as much as you can then on the weekend take the money, fill up your fz6 with fuel and don't let the rpm's drop below 8k and dont feel guilty.

sounds fun, and i'd do it if I didn't commute 25 miles each way

**biker_dude43** · 08-29-2008, 05:36 PM

Uhhhh, that only 4.6km

Surely you can move that

of yours that far.

Unless it's all up hill, like 2000 ft vertical?

**FZ6inNH** · 08-29-2008, 07:08 PM

No Nelly. Leave 60 minutes earlier and take the long way to work on the FZ6. Do the same for the ride home. You'll feel better with a couple hours a day in the seat!

Cloggy · 08-29-2008, 07:28 PM

Nelly I would definately do it, as has already been said your ride's over before it begins, your engine (and tires) have had no time to warm up so you're pretty restricted on your ride. I would definately take the bicycle if I worked that close to home. But don't forget to use that extra cash to fill up your bike and take it on a long run whenever possible

By the way I thought Holland was the only country with these sort of incentives.

**Nelly** · 08-29-2008, 07:39 PM

Thanks Guys,

I used to cycle all the time until I got the FZ6. It actually takes me only 10 minutes more cycling than on the bike. I will also get to listen to the radio on the way in.

Nelly

Wolfman · 08-30-2008, 03:21 AM

Go for the push bike...save your FZ for more satisfying rides, and it would also help, over time to keep that odometer reading down.

**MarkyG57** · 08-30-2008, 06:02 AM

Hi Neil.

I agree, take the money, feel good for the exercise and treat the bike to an extra run a month... don't forget yourself in this

Mark

08-29-2008, 02:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nelly UK Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK Bike: 2005 FZ6 Silver & black Posts: 4,152 Rep Power: 49 Member #274	FZ6 coming off the road I know it sounds like a disaster? My employer will pay each employee 26p per mile to cycle. I live 3 miles away. A full £09.36 a week. That my FZ6 gas paid for. So what do you all think go for it or stay as I am? Nelly __________________ "Some say he's a RGN, (Bsc) Honours. Some say he hangs around with Max Mosley All we know is, he's called the STIG". Mods: K&N Airfilter, Datatool system 6 alarm, Bikerdude headlight harness, 12V power socket, Data tag, 15T Front sprocket, Speedo healer, Puig frame slders, front & back Crash bobbin axel sliders. "Dont ask me I got it from here"? Forum FAQs... My Resume... Last edited by Nelly; 08-29-2008 at 07:36 PM..

08-29-2008, 04:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
MisterX Code Monkey Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, AL Bike: 2006 Buell XB9SX Posts: 243 Rep Power: 4 Member #3192	Re: FZ6 coming of the road I say go for it. You'd get the benefit of saving money on fuel, getting exercise, and getting paid to do it to boot. I live only 2.5 miles from work, and although it is a nice ride in, it's pretty much over before it starts. If my employer gave me this offer, I'd jump right on it. X __________________ Oh yeah... It's a Buell!

08-29-2008, 04:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 4,862 Rep Power: 68 Member #42	Re: FZ6 coming of the road Cant you just put pedels on your frame sliders and turn it off on the way into the parking lot? __________________ “Yes, socialism does not work, and they do not want it to work, because the less it works, the more government is needed. ”

08-29-2008, 04:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
sideslider Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Orygun Bike: gz250/fz6 Posts: 207 Rep Power: 4 Member #3293	Re: FZ6 coming of the road pedal to work as much as you can then on the weekend take the money, fill up your fz6 with fuel and don't let the rpm's drop below 8k and dont feel guilty. sounds fun, and i'd do it if I didn't commute 25 miles each way

08-29-2008, 05:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
biker_dude43 Moderator at large Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Bike: 2007 FZ6 Blue Posts: 1,094 Rep Power: 26 Member #458	Re: FZ6 coming of the road Uhhhh, that only 4.6km Surely you can move that of yours that far. Unless it's all up hill, like 2000 ft vertical? __________________ bd43 Member No. 458 Experience is what you get about a minute after you needed it!!

08-29-2008, 07:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 2,875 Rep Power: 48 Member #18	Re: FZ6 coming of the road No Nelly. Leave 60 minutes earlier and take the long way to work on the FZ6. Do the same for the ride home. You'll feel better with a couple hours a day in the seat! __________________ -={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

08-29-2008, 07:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cloggy Euro Mod Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alkmaar Netherlands Bike: FZ6 S2 Red 2007 Posts: 1,290 Rep Power: 27 Member #673	Re: FZ6 coming of the road Nelly I would definately do it, as has already been said your ride's over before it begins, your engine (and tires) have had no time to warm up so you're pretty restricted on your ride. I would definately take the bicycle if I worked that close to home. But don't forget to use that extra cash to fill up your bike and take it on a long run whenever possible By the way I thought Holland was the only country with these sort of incentives. __________________ "DON'T PANIC !" Martin

08-29-2008, 07:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nelly UK Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK Bike: 2005 FZ6 Silver & black Posts: 4,152 Rep Power: 49 Member #274	Re: FZ6 coming off the road Thanks Guys, I used to cycle all the time until I got the FZ6. It actually takes me only 10 minutes more cycling than on the bike. I will also get to listen to the radio on the way in. Nelly __________________ "Some say he's a RGN, (Bsc) Honours. Some say he hangs around with Max Mosley All we know is, he's called the STIG". Mods: K&N Airfilter, Datatool system 6 alarm, Bikerdude headlight harness, 12V power socket, Data tag, 15T Front sprocket, Speedo healer, Puig frame slders, front & back Crash bobbin axel sliders. "Dont ask me I got it from here"? Forum FAQs... My Resume...

08-30-2008, 03:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
Wolfman Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia Bike: 2006 fzn Posts: 1,702 Rep Power: 21 Member #2280	Re: FZ6 coming off the road Go for the push bike...save your FZ for more satisfying rides, and it would also help, over time to keep that odometer reading down. __________________ 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.

08-30-2008, 06:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
MarkyG57 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gloucestershire Bike: FZ6 S2 In Stealth Black!. Mods : Powerbronze Screen, Belly Pan, Givi Rack, Baglux Cover, 12v adapt. Posts: 104 Rep Power: 5 Member #1453	Re: FZ6 coming off the road Hi Neil. I agree, take the money, feel good for the exercise and treat the bike to an extra run a month... don't forget yourself in this Mark

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