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**sportrider** · 02-19-2008, 06:44 PM

today I finally dusted off the FZ6 and rode to work. I think it will still be a while before the truck is parked for the summer it was pretty cold on the way in. but man it was nice!!! almost got pinched between two trucks and got tailgated by a semi, what a fun commute!!!

I can't wait tell it warms up a little.

**reiobard** · 02-19-2008, 06:48 PM

sounds like a rough commute, but it must have been nice to get out after such a long time.

kalli · 02-20-2008, 01:07 AM

I took My Fazer out for a spin in the rain on Saturday. And it was great, pretty warm actually 8°C.
Now it is below freezing again with a little snow, so it is back to commuting on the spiked DR Z.

VEGASRIDER · 02-20-2008, 04:12 AM

Don't understand? You live in an area where you can ride all year round. So what if it's a bit cold, can't be worse than where I'm at. Looks like I better get the rain gear ready, looks like rain for the next three days here in Vegas.

kalli · 02-20-2008, 06:32 AM

Yes, I usually can.
The country is so small that the effect from the Gulf stream keeps it from getting really cold in the winter. It is very often around 0°C. where I live.
It does not get very warm either so it is basically Gore-Tex winter gear all year around.

OneTrack · 02-20-2008, 06:33 AM

I put a plate on my bike last monday and went for a ride for an hour or so. It was a beautiful day here in Vancouver, with a clear blue sky and a temp of 12 deg C. That's about 54 deg F.
I was very pleased at how I felt right at home immediately on my FZ6....no "strangeness" at all. It was my first opportunity to try out my new Pazzo shorty levers. My left hand and wrist were a bit sore after an hour of city riding, but I'll attribute that to not riding for a few months. I must say that clutch control is MUCH better with the adjustable Pazzo lever over the OEM lever.

**sportrider** · 02-20-2008, 06:57 AM

I've just been driving my truck for a while, the weather has been unpredictable and I strained my shoulder pretty bad at work. but yesterday was a nice change. it's supposed to rain today so it's back in the truck for now.

DefyInertia · 02-20-2008, 07:31 AM

my bike is in many pieces

**Hellgate** · 02-20-2008, 07:37 AM

I just realized that Kalli is from ICELAND!!!! I will never, ever complain about a cold day in Texas again!

**Hellgate** · 02-20-2008, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DefyInertia

my bike is in many pieces

And who's fault is that???

02-19-2008, 06:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
sportrider NOT BANNED Join Date: May 2007 Location: EARTH Bike: 2007 Yamaha YZFR1 Posts: 2,631 Rep Power: 975 Member #127	1st ride in a while today I finally dusted off the FZ6 and rode to work. I think it will still be a while before the truck is parked for the summer it was pretty cold on the way in. but man it was nice!!! almost got pinched between two trucks and got tailgated by a semi, what a fun commute!!! I can't wait tell it warms up a little. __________________ a work in progress...

02-20-2008, 04:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
VEGASRIDER Dedicated Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LAS VEGAS NV USA Bike: 2006 Blue FZ6 Posts: 1,694 Rep Power: 35 Member #83	Don't understand? You live in an area where you can ride all year round. So what if it's a bit cold, can't be worse than where I'm at. Looks like I better get the rain gear ready, looks like rain for the next three days here in Vegas. __________________ *VEGASRIDER...................Member # 35* 2006 Team Yamaha Blue FZ6 VR's Rider Resume

02-20-2008, 06:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
sportrider NOT BANNED Join Date: May 2007 Location: EARTH Bike: 2007 Yamaha YZFR1 Posts: 2,631 Rep Power: 975 Member #127	I've just been driving my truck for a while, the weather has been unpredictable and I strained my shoulder pretty bad at work. but yesterday was a nice change. it's supposed to rain today so it's back in the truck for now. __________________ a work in progress...

02-20-2008, 07:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
DefyInertia Saratogian Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Posts: 2,000 Rep Power: 57 Member #419	my bike is in many pieces __________________ 2004 FZ6N / KTM 125 SX www.youtube.com/DefyInertia "Y'all Be Safe Out There" - KILLBOY My Rider Resume

02-20-2008, 07:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 3,315 Rep Power: 60 Member #1191	I just realized that Kalli is from ICELAND!!!! I will never, ever complain about a cold day in Texas again! __________________ Pete Mods: Akrapovic, Ohlins Remote, R6 Fork, RyanK Fender Mounts, Cobin with Backrest, Motovation Sliders, Yamaha Cowl, Stickers Removed, Galfers, Pazzo Shorties, Rizoma FE, Fredlight, Hugger Trimmed, ConvertiBar Clip-Ons, Acculign Top Clamp, OSO2K Setbacks, PC III w/ Custom AF1 Racing Map. Up Coming Mods: All Balls Headset

02-19-2008, 06:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,403 Rep Power: 73 Member #991	sounds like a rough commute, but it must have been nice to get out after such a long time.

02-20-2008, 01:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
kalli In the middle of the pond Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Iceland Bike: Yamaha FZ6 Fazer S2 Posts: 21 Rep Power: 5 Member #708	I took My Fazer out for a spin in the rain on Saturday. And it was great, pretty warm actually 8°C. Now it is below freezing again with a little snow, so it is back to commuting on the spiked DR Z.

02-20-2008, 06:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
kalli In the middle of the pond Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Iceland Bike: Yamaha FZ6 Fazer S2 Posts: 21 Rep Power: 5 Member #708	Yes, I usually can. The country is so small that the effect from the Gulf stream keeps it from getting really cold in the winter. It is very often around 0°C. where I live. It does not get very warm either so it is basically Gore-Tex winter gear all year around.

02-20-2008, 06:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
OneTrack Super Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Richmond, BC, Canada Bike: 2006 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 909 Rep Power: 16 Member #273	I put a plate on my bike last monday and went for a ride for an hour or so. It was a beautiful day here in Vancouver, with a clear blue sky and a temp of 12 deg C. That's about 54 deg F. I was very pleased at how I felt right at home immediately on my FZ6....no "strangeness" at all. It was my first opportunity to try out my new Pazzo shorty levers. My left hand and wrist were a bit sore after an hour of city riding, but I'll attribute that to not riding for a few months. I must say that clutch control is MUCH better with the adjustable Pazzo lever over the OEM lever.

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