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DefyInertia · 04-25-2008, 08:29 AM

Seriously...it's been a long winter (relative, I know) of riding my dirt bike and driving my truck and as a result I almost forgot how awesome street bikes are...especially high revving standards like ours.

I went for a short blast through the country by myself the other night and couldn't help but think "this thing is too dang fast for the street". My lady then jumps on back and I quickly remember why I love touring on this bike and that it does in fact fit the street very well in many situations.

So....I'm looking forward to my upcoming track days when I'll really get to beat on the bike

and the upcoming trip to the smokies where I'll get to rack up some miles.

Happy Friday...that is all

madmanmaigret · 04-25-2008, 08:32 AM

congrats on the ride defy! did you do any new mods over the long winter?

**Hellgate** · 04-25-2008, 08:35 AM

Cool Nate! You gotta love a nice street bike on a great day with your significant other! Lets see some recent photos to see what the DI Stealth Work Shop has been up to this winter.

madmanmaigret · 04-25-2008, 08:37 AM

i dont think pink top clamps are considered "stealth"

**Hellgate** · 04-25-2008, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madmanmaigret

i dont think pink top clamps are considered "stealth"

But I bet his fiancee would love them!

DefyInertia · 04-25-2008, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madmanmaigret

did you do any new mods over the long winter?

A few performance mods...

15T counter shaft sprocket

Ohlins HRC 3-way rear shock

'07 R6S forks and brakes

'07 FZ6 swingarm

an FZ6 Cup racing bellypan (thanks Wavex and oso2k)

Rizoma rearsets!

And street mods...

V-Rod headlight

450mg bar-end weights

Still need front blinkers, mirrors, and a speedo mount

I have a second set of black rims which I think I'll use for the street since I THINK they are gong to look better than silver.

What color should I paint the belly pan????

**Hellgate** · 04-25-2008, 09:03 AM

I'd love to see the belly pan. Is it the one that is used down under???

If/went I get one I'm going to paint it blue. 10% faster you know!

madmanmaigret · 04-25-2008, 09:15 AM

pink to match your top clamp

but seriously they only look good the same color as your tank...... so pain the tank pink too

**wrightme43** · 04-25-2008, 12:13 PM

Thats awesome Nate. I am looking forward to seeing it in person.

crazybiker · 04-25-2008, 01:05 PM

How difficult was it to put the 07 swingarm? Is it a direct fit?

04-25-2008, 08:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
DefyInertia Saratogian Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Posts: 2,000 Rep Power: 57 Member #419	I LOVE my FZ6 WHOO-HOOOOO! Seriously...it's been a long winter (relative, I know) of riding my dirt bike and driving my truck and as a result I almost forgot how awesome street bikes are...especially high revving standards like ours. I went for a short blast through the country by myself the other night and couldn't help but think "this thing is too dang fast for the street". My lady then jumps on back and I quickly remember why I love touring on this bike and that it does in fact fit the street very well in many situations. So....I'm looking forward to my upcoming track days when I'll really get to beat on the bike and the upcoming trip to the smokies where I'll get to rack up some miles. Happy Friday...that is all __________________ 2004 FZ6N / KTM 125 SX www.youtube.com/DefyInertia "Y'all Be Safe Out There" - KILLBOY My Rider Resume

04-25-2008, 08:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Posts: 1,750 Rep Power: 983 Member #1085	Re: I LOVE my FZ6 WHOO-HOOOOO! congrats on the ride defy! did you do any new mods over the long winter? __________________ 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6: Purchased October 31st, 2007 Mods:Painted: radiator covers, exhaust covers, and rear footpegs. FAZR6 Fender Eliminator. FS6 Sliders W/Motovation Hardware. Minor Airbox Mod. Sticker removal. To Be Continued... GO RED SOX!!!!!!

04-25-2008, 08:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 3,315 Rep Power: 60 Member #1191	Re: I LOVE my FZ6 WHOO-HOOOOO! Cool Nate! You gotta love a nice street bike on a great day with your significant other! Lets see some recent photos to see what the DI Stealth Work Shop has been up to this winter. __________________ 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

04-25-2008, 08:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Posts: 1,750 Rep Power: 983 Member #1085	Re: I LOVE my FZ6 WHOO-HOOOOO! i dont think pink top clamps are considered "stealth" __________________ 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6: Purchased October 31st, 2007 Mods:Painted: radiator covers, exhaust covers, and rear footpegs. FAZR6 Fender Eliminator. FS6 Sliders W/Motovation Hardware. Minor Airbox Mod. Sticker removal. To Be Continued... GO RED SOX!!!!!!

04-25-2008, 09:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
Hellgate Super Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 3,315 Rep Power: 60 Member #1191	Re: I LOVE my FZ6 WHOO-HOOOOO! I'd love to see the belly pan. Is it the one that is used down under??? If/went I get one I'm going to paint it blue. 10% faster you know! __________________ 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

04-25-2008, 09:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
madmanmaigret Mad like crazy not angry Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Bike: 08 FZ6 Cobalt Blue (fastest color from FZ1) Posts: 1,750 Rep Power: 983 Member #1085	Re: I LOVE my FZ6 WHOO-HOOOOO! pink to match your top clamp but seriously they only look good the same color as your tank...... so pain the tank pink too __________________ 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6: Purchased October 31st, 2007 Mods:Painted: radiator covers, exhaust covers, and rear footpegs. FAZR6 Fender Eliminator. FS6 Sliders W/Motovation Hardware. Minor Airbox Mod. Sticker removal. To Be Continued... GO RED SOX!!!!!!

04-25-2008, 12:13 PM	#9 (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	Re: I LOVE my FZ6 WHOO-HOOOOO! Thats awesome Nate. I am looking forward to seeing it in person. __________________ Texas to update slogan from 'Don't Mess with Texas' to 'We Warned You' as homeowners gun down would-be burglars at record rate.

04-25-2008, 01:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
crazybiker Helpful Indian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Bike: Converted to 2007 FZ6 Black/Blue Posts: 442 Rep Power: 11 Member #394	Re: I LOVE my FZ6 WHOO-HOOOOO! How difficult was it to put the 07 swingarm? Is it a direct fit? __________________ MODS 07 R6S Forks,Speedbleeders,SS Lines,HH Sintered Brake Pads\|15T Front,Speedohealer v3\|Laser Extreme Quad Exhaust,K&N,CAT Elim,PCIII\|Puig Light Smoke Racing Screen\|06 FZ1 Bar\|TCP Seat Cowl\|07 Speedo\|07 Swingarm\|08 Bar Clamp\|08 Black Fairing\|Pazzo Gold Shorty\|Extended Frame,Motovation Swingarm Sliders\|FE\|Voltmeter,12v Powerlet\|F/R Flushmounts\|Amber LED Pod Light Mod\|Fiamm HB Lo Tone\|Universal RAM Mount ACCESSORIES Shad50 Topcase\|Top Saddlery Seat\|Axio Carbon Fiber Tail Bag

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