Wind Deflectors...the perfect Winter Mod! - Page 5 - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

paul1149 · 10-28-2008, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04fizzer

One thing to keep in mind is the fact that he's got a naked. You'd need to factor in bar clearance to the front fairing at full lock. You may not be able to use the steering lock if you can't get the bars turned all the way.

Thanks for bringing this up. I'm still processing my decision on doing this.

Canadian FZs have an optional fairing block that sits above the headlights and to the outside of the windscreen. I'm not sure how much good it does though, and I doubt they're cheap.

p.

ready2goriding · 10-29-2008, 05:49 PM

I think this is a great idea! Does anyone know which model will work for my '08? Mounting kit needed? I'm not sure if I need to look for snowmobile or dirt bike guards... for my aftermarket bars... Yeah, I'm an idiot...

,but I'm trying really hard?

?

aj_fz6 · 11-04-2008, 08:07 AM

I installed the Powermadd Handguards (Star series) on my 08 FZ6. You have to buy the guards and mount kit separately but I found the mount kit on twistedthrottle.com for $7.50. I have the sw-motech bar riser/barback installed and I can turn the bars fully and lock them as well. Without the riser-barback installed you will not be able to lock the bars. The guards do a great job of wind protection.

One note: the mounts allow you to install them either over the top or under the bar. The best option seemed to be to install it over since the mount doesn't hit any of the wires or cables coming into the controls that way.

stumbles06 · 11-04-2008, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aj_fz6

I installed the Powermadd Handguards (Star series) on my 08 FZ6. You have to buy the guards and mount kit separately but I found the mount kit on twistedthrottle.com for $7.50. I have the sw-motech bar riser/barback installed and I can turn the bars fully and lock them as well. Without the riser-barback installed you will not be able to lock the bars. The guards do a great job of wind protection.

One note: the mounts allow you to install them either over the top or under the bar. The best option seemed to be to install it over since the mount doesn't hit any of the wires or cables coming into the controls that way.

Sweet. I'm looking at getting some "bar-back's", any chance you could post a pic with the wind deflectors on??

Cheers.

aj_fz6 · 11-05-2008, 02:40 PM

Here are some pics. Sorry for the bugs/dirt on the bike.

...uh, and the missing left mirror (on order), doh!

You can see in the 3rd photo that the bars are in the lock position and the handguard is still not touching the fairing.

**JohnP** · 11-05-2008, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aj_fz6

I installed the Powermadd Handguards (Star series) on my 08 FZ6. You have to buy the guards and mount kit separately but I found the mount kit on twistedthrottle.com for $7.50. I have the sw-motech bar riser/barback installed and I can turn the bars fully and lock them as well. Without the riser-barback installed you will not be able to lock the bars. The guards do a great job of wind protection.

One note: the mounts allow you to install them either over the top or under the bar. The best option seemed to be to install it over since the mount doesn't hit any of the wires or cables coming into the controls that way.

aj, where did you buy the Handguards?

Thanks,

John

aj_fz6 · 11-05-2008, 03:54 PM

I bought the handguards on ebay ~$30 but I've also seen them at my local shops. If they carry any dirt bike accessories they will probably have these as well.

stumbles06 · 11-06-2008, 12:25 AM

Bugger, just realized that the '08's have the narrow windshield, so I don't think they'd fit on my '04.

Wolfman · 11-06-2008, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stumbles06

Bugger, just realized that the '08's have the narrow windshield, so I don't think they'd fit on my '04.

Stumbles, if you like i can bring mine down to your place and we could do a trial fit, so you can be sure....let me know if you wanna do that.

stumbles06 · 11-06-2008, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfman

Stumbles, if you like i can bring mine down to your place and we could do a trial fit, so you can be sure....let me know if you wanna do that.

Thats an option, cheers. Well have to have a looky and see. Thanks mate.

10-29-2008, 05:49 PM	#42 (permalink)
ready2goriding Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Texas Bike: 08 Raven FZ6 Posts: 137 Rep Power: 4 Member #3189	Re: Wind Deflectors...the perfect Winter Mod! I think this is a great idea! Does anyone know which model will work for my '08? Mounting kit needed? I'm not sure if I need to look for snowmobile or dirt bike guards... for my aftermarket bars... Yeah, I'm an idiot... ,but I'm trying really hard? ? __________________ 08 Raven FZ6 Yamaha Lower Fairings w/ Lockhart-Phillips surface mount signals, SpeedoHealer V4, PowerBronze Seat Cowl, Puig Black Racing Screen, FAZR6 FE Kit, oso2k rearset plates, BD43 dual lights, FZ1 Bars, T-Rex Sliders, 15T Countershaft, Grip Puppies, Pro-Grip Tank Pad, Caterpillar Cruise Control, De-stickered, Cortech tri-bag set (only used when needed!)

11-04-2008, 08:07 AM	#43 (permalink)
aj_fz6 n00b Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NoVA Bike: Sexier Black 2008 FZ6 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 1 Member #5515	Re: Wind Deflectors...the perfect Winter Mod! I installed the Powermadd Handguards (Star series) on my 08 FZ6. You have to buy the guards and mount kit separately but I found the mount kit on twistedthrottle.com for $7.50. I have the sw-motech bar riser/barback installed and I can turn the bars fully and lock them as well. Without the riser-barback installed you will not be able to lock the bars. The guards do a great job of wind protection. One note: the mounts allow you to install them either over the top or under the bar. The best option seemed to be to install it over since the mount doesn't hit any of the wires or cables coming into the controls that way. Last edited by aj_fz6; 11-04-2008 at 08:11 AM..

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aj_fz6 n00b Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NoVA Bike: Sexier Black 2008 FZ6 Posts: 22 Rep Power: 1 Member #5515	Re: Wind Deflectors...the perfect Winter Mod! I bought the handguards on ebay ~$30 but I've also seen them at my local shops. If they carry any dirt bike accessories they will probably have these as well.

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stumbles06 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Adelaide, Australia Bike: 2004 FZ6S Posts: 712 Rep Power: 12 Member #1886	Re: Wind Deflectors...the perfect Winter Mod! Bugger, just realized that the '08's have the narrow windshield, so I don't think they'd fit on my '04.

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