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maverick1970 · 05-27-2008, 05:51 PM

This may be common sense but I just want to spread the word.

If you every plan on taking your FZ6 to the track or in areas where you'll leaning over extremely low, I STRONGLY ADVISE TO REMOVE THE CENTER STAND.

DefyInertia · 05-27-2008, 06:28 PM

Nice suit. What track were you at?

I don't see anything touching the ground in your picture. Looks like you left your peg feelers on, they should have touched down first.

I strongly advise you remove your SIDEstand and peg-feelers. I have still never seen evidence of anyone dragging their FZ6 centerstand. It can't be done without first dragging your pegs and if you're draggin your centerstand you're probably already on your way down. You can see from your picture that it looks like the SIDEstand will touch before the centerstand on the clutch lever side, not positive about the throttle side.

thatguyx · 05-27-2008, 06:52 PM

+1 removing the peg feelers.

I removed my centerstand purely for looks, but this reminds me that it also serves a purpose.

slightly OT: hey DI, how do you remove the side stand? I don't have any problems with it (yet), but I looked it over once or twice and removing the stand itself isn't a problem, but what about the plug for the kickstand sensor?

Fred · 05-27-2008, 09:02 PM

Leave all those bits in place. Those scrapes are badges of honor. Wear them with PRIDE!

Tailgate · 05-28-2008, 06:37 AM

Well, if the center stand doesn't scrape until after the side stands does this is remarkable engineering. Gawd, I remember when I had a 1971 Honda CB350; the center stand used to scrape all the time and so did the right side brake pedal. BTW, I love the FZ6 center stand; I use it a lot, especially when working on mods or maintenance.

zoomman · 05-28-2008, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maverick1970

This may be common sense but I just want to spread the word.

If you every plan on taking your FZ6 to the track or in areas where you'll leaning over extremely low, I STRONGLY ADVISE TO REMOVE THE CENTER STAND.

I'm not saying this to be that way but, HOLY S, you could have had things go really wrong in one of those turns. Good thing you figured it out.

Rock on!! Nice lean too....lol.

jamesfz6 · 05-29-2008, 09:28 AM

I dont think anyone needs to be dragging knee on the street. You are very brave if you do.

Wheelies are OK though.

05-27-2008, 06:28 PM	#2
DefyInertia Saratogian Moderator Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 2,858 Thanks: 637 Thanked 1,070 Times in 559 Posts Rep Power: 72 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Center Stand Snafu Nice suit. What track were you at? I don't see anything touching the ground in your picture. Looks like you left your peg feelers on, they should have touched down first. I strongly advise you remove your SIDEstand and peg-feelers. I have still never seen evidence of anyone dragging their FZ6 centerstand. It can't be done without first dragging your pegs and if you're draggin your centerstand you're probably already on your way down. You can see from your picture that it looks like the SIDEstand will touch before the centerstand on the clutch lever side, not positive about the throttle side. __________________ MOTORCYCLES ARE DANGEROUS *A superior rider uses superior judgment to avoid situations that require superior skill.* My YouTube Videos My Rider Resume Last edited by DefyInertia; 06-07-2008 at 04:16 PM.

05-27-2008, 06:52 PM	#3
thatguyx Member Bike: 2006 FZ6 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: edison, nj Posts: 180 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts Rep Power: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Center Stand Snafu +1 removing the peg feelers. I removed my centerstand purely for looks, but this reminds me that it also serves a purpose. slightly OT: hey DI, how do you remove the side stand? I don't have any problems with it (yet), but I looked it over once or twice and removing the stand itself isn't a problem, but what about the plug for the kickstand sensor?

05-27-2008, 09:02 PM	#4
Fred M em b er e d Bike: See Signature Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,627 Thanks: 323 Thanked 1,185 Times in 522 Posts Rep Power: 57 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Center Stand Snafu Leave all those bits in place. Those scrapes are badges of honor. Wear them with PRIDE! __________________ 1990 BMW K75 Turbo (Garrett GT-15 turbocharger. Megasquirt ECU controlling fuel and spark. LC-1 Wideband O2 sensor. Paralever conversion. Currently getting a front brake and wheel upgrade.) 2007 Yamaha FZ6 (Modifications: Stebel Nautilus horn, Valentine 1 hardwired with remote display and audio, Mix-It sound mixer modified for hidden installation, Mayer saddle, true dual high/low headlights. Relay, fuse panel and lockdown blocks for all additional wiring. R6 fork. RyanK fender mounts.)

05-28-2008, 06:37 AM	#5
Tailgate Senior Member Bike: 2007 Yamaha FZ-6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,095 Thanks: 297 Thanked 254 Times in 162 Posts Rep Power: 19 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Center Stand Snafu Well, if the center stand doesn't scrape until after the side stands does this is remarkable engineering. Gawd, I remember when I had a 1971 Honda CB350; the center stand used to scrape all the time and so did the right side brake pedal. BTW, I love the FZ6 center stand; I use it a lot, especially when working on mods or maintenance. __________________ TechSpec Snake Skin tank grips, Clear Alternatives LED tailight board, Bell accessory socket, Amperite turn signal beeper, T-rex frame sliders, BD43's dual headlight, "Backoff" LED license plate frame, Scorpio, Xena XE-15

05-29-2008, 09:28 AM	#7
jamesfz6 The faster red one! Bike: 07' Red FZ6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Fe, Tx Posts: 847 Thanks: 20 Thanked 86 Times in 65 Posts Rep Power: 19 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Center Stand Snafu I dont think anyone needs to be dragging knee on the street. You are very brave if you do. Wheelies are OK though.

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