FZ 6 as long distance tourer. Buzz in the bars - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

edmond landry · 01-03-2008, 01:54 PM

I'm a new member and I already feel that I'll have access to all the info I could possibly need to make riding the FZ 6 that much more enjoyable. I have 2 questions today: What is the best way to eliminate the buzz in the bars, assuming there is one? And I would like to hear from long distance FZ 6 riders, if there are any, like how long are your trips, any problems with the bike or equipment etc. Looking forward to reading your suggestions or trip stories.

**wrightme43** · 01-03-2008, 02:02 PM

I have not experinced a problem from buzzy bars. I have a 07 though so I dont know about the prior model. It hasnt really been a topic of major discussion on here. I use cramp busters on both grips, and I conciously force myself to be super light on the bars. Its something I fight with in the tight sections a natural survival reaction is to tense up and grab on hard. It has the wrong effect though. So I keep reminding myself, loose and easy.

DefyInertia · 01-03-2008, 02:14 PM

What year is your bike and where are the pictures???

Q1 --

Good gloves

Loose grip on the bars

Stay away from 5,500 RPM

Grip puppies or whatever they are called

Bar snake thingy...

The throttlemeisters have been reported to dull some vibs since they are so heavy

Q2 --

Yes, there are many long distance FZ6 riders who have criss-crossed North America and the rest of the world. Get a good seat setup, a tire repair kit, and a digital camera and you'll be good to go......more or less.

Major problems with the bike (depending on year) include the stearing head, the TPS, the front sprocket lock nut, and speeding tickets.

edmond landry · 01-03-2008, 03:26 PM

It's an ' 07, just got it, but no photos yet until I get a digital camera a bit later

mikebike · 01-03-2008, 04:00 PM

The only buzz I get is very slight at about 5,000 rpms.

I just last week got back from 723 miles in 2 days ....no comfort issues...

have not had the issue of speeding tickets yet....(just lucky)

ride safe & have fun

trip report here mikebike

hit the link--- scroll down about 2 posts --ya cant miss it

01-03-2008, 01:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
edmond landry Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver bc Bike: 2007 fz 6 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0 Member #1136	FZ 6 as long distance tourer. Buzz in the bars I'm a new member and I already feel that I'll have access to all the info I could possibly need to make riding the FZ 6 that much more enjoyable. I have 2 questions today: What is the best way to eliminate the buzz in the bars, assuming there is one? And I would like to hear from long distance FZ 6 riders, if there are any, like how long are your trips, any problems with the bike or equipment etc. Looking forward to reading your suggestions or trip stories.

01-03-2008, 02:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 5,177 Rep Power: 10 Member #42	I have not experinced a problem from buzzy bars. I have a 07 though so I dont know about the prior model. It hasnt really been a topic of major discussion on here. I use cramp busters on both grips, and I conciously force myself to be super light on the bars. Its something I fight with in the tight sections a natural survival reaction is to tense up and grab on hard. It has the wrong effect though. So I keep reminding myself, loose and easy. __________________ Texas to update slogan from 'Don't Mess with Texas' to 'We Warned You' as homeowners gun down would-be burglars at record rate.

01-03-2008, 02:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
DefyInertia Saratogian Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Posts: 2,000 Rep Power: 57 Member #419	What year is your bike and where are the pictures??? Q1 -- Good gloves Loose grip on the bars Stay away from 5,500 RPM Grip puppies or whatever they are called Bar snake thingy... The throttlemeisters have been reported to dull some vibs since they are so heavy Q2 -- Yes, there are many long distance FZ6 riders who have criss-crossed North America and the rest of the world. Get a good seat setup, a tire repair kit, and a digital camera and you'll be good to go......more or less. Major problems with the bike (depending on year) include the stearing head, the TPS, the front sprocket lock nut, and speeding tickets. __________________ 2004 FZ6N / KTM 125 SX www.youtube.com/DefyInertia "Y'all Be Safe Out There" - KILLBOY My Rider Resume

01-03-2008, 04:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
mikebike just a moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Central Florida Bike: FZ6 -- Blue Posts: 1,310 Rep Power: 20 Member #357	The only buzz I get is very slight at about 5,000 rpms. I just last week got back from 723 miles in 2 days ....no comfort issues... have not had the issue of speeding tickets yet....(just lucky) ride safe & have fun trip report here mikebike hit the link--- scroll down about 2 posts --ya cant miss it __________________ mike http://www.626mikebike.blogspot.com

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01-03-2008, 03:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
edmond landry Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver bc Bike: 2007 fz 6 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0 Member #1136	It's an ' 07, just got it, but no photos yet until I get a digital camera a bit later

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