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OrangevaleFJR · 05-27-2007, 11:57 AM

...and my friend reminds me about the sticker on the gas tank!
Widshield from Calsci

From calsci

Penske Shock - custom setup to lower bike for my wife

CRG Clutch lever for Sherri's little fingers

Risers - inch up and and inch back from twistedthrottle.com

05-27-2007, 01:54 PM

I like that shock. Is it air over or is that fitting for a remote resivior, or something else?

jeffm · 05-27-2007, 07:40 PM

Very nice everything looks great! Did you have any trouble with cable length and the risers?

SOUTHERNFZ6 · 05-28-2007, 04:06 AM

Did The Shocks Drop The Bike Down Some? It Looks Lower , If So How Does It Ride Like That.

fz6xlr8r · 05-28-2007, 08:28 PM

I like the clutch lever. Not to nosey, but how much did it set you back. I don't have small hands but it looks much more comfortable than the stock lever. As much traffic as I ride in it sure would help my left hand out. By the way, that custom touring wind screen looks like it will be fantastic on road trips along with the other parts you have added. I think it really shows how versatile the FZ6 can be if people equip it with the right combo of parts to sute each individuals needs. Great job!

OrangevaleFJR · 05-29-2007, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by wrightme43

I like that shock. Is it air over or is that fitting for a remote resivior, or something else?

Fitting to add a remote if desired.

OrangevaleFJR · 05-29-2007, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffm

Very nice everything looks great! Did you have any trouble with cable length and the risers?

Nope...they worked. The risers make the levers hit the mirrors when you crank the handlebars. So you have to point the mirrors in the same directions as the stalk or they are too low. I don't bother doing this, I just keep them where I like them and move the mirrors if I have to do tight stuff.

OrangevaleFJR · 05-29-2007, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by fz6xlr8r

I like the clutch lever. Not to nosey, but how much did it set you back. I don't have small hands but it looks much more comfortable than the stock lever. As much traffic as I ride in it sure would help my left hand out. By the way, that custom touring wind screen looks like it will be fantastic on road trips along with the other parts you have added. I think it really shows how versatile the FZ6 can be if people equip it with the right combo of parts to sute each individuals needs. Great job!

Yah, the clutch lever is nice for me and Sherri. It was a bit over $100

http://www.sportbikeeffects.com/search.asp

part number AN-641

OrangevaleFJR · 05-29-2007, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SOUTHERNFZ6

Did The Shocks Drop The Bike Down Some? It Looks Lower , If So How Does It Ride Like That.

Yep, Sherri went from tip toes to flat footed. The bike handles fine really well still. Lower, the pegs scrape a bit earlier. To keep geometry, I dropped the forks in the triple trees a bit. Will it corner as well? I'm not sure. I think the Penske is better than the stock shock, but being lower has its disadvantages when cornering. Also, sliding the fork tubes us does impact a few things such as wheelbase and caster. Shortening the caster a tiny amount like this does impact the effort of steering, but I couldn't tell the difference.

I think the biggest difference will be in lean angle. If you lean a lot, you might want to reconsider a mod like this. (although I was still able to use all the tire)

05-29-2007, 10:21 AM

And now for the million dollar question.
You know there is some kind of sticker on the tank, right? Right?

05-27-2007, 11:57 AM	#1
OrangevaleFJR R.I.P. Our FJR Riding Friend Bike: Yamaha FJR 1300 and DRZ400SM Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orangevale, Ca Posts: 44 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	New shock, risers, clutch lever, grips, screen ...and my friend reminds me about the sticker on the gas tank! Widshield from Calsci From calsci Penske Shock - custom setup to lower bike for my wife CRG Clutch lever for Sherri's little fingers Risers - inch up and and inch back from twistedthrottle.com

05-27-2007, 07:40 PM	#3
jeffm Member Bike: 2006 FZ6 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Rep Power: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Very nice everything looks great! Did you have any trouble with cable length and the risers? __________________ 2006 FZ6 Red One

05-28-2007, 04:06 AM	#4
SOUTHERNFZ6 Member Bike: 2005 FZ6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SOUTH CAROLINA Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Shocks Did The Shocks Drop The Bike Down Some? It Looks Lower , If So How Does It Ride Like That. __________________ LIFE IS TO SHORT TO DEAL WITH MEAN PEOPLE. SO ACT RIGHT YOUR PISSING ME OFF!

05-28-2007, 08:28 PM	#5
fz6xlr8r Senior Member Bike: 2007 FZ6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Georgia, U.S.A. Posts: 290 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Rep Power: 13 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I like the clutch lever. Not to nosey, but how much did it set you back. I don't have small hands but it looks much more comfortable than the stock lever. As much traffic as I ride in it sure would help my left hand out. By the way, that custom touring wind screen looks like it will be fantastic on road trips along with the other parts you have added. I think it really shows how versatile the FZ6 can be if people equip it with the right combo of parts to sute each individuals needs. Great job! __________________ If there is no such thing as a dumb question, how come people always say " You ask a dumb question, you get a dumb answer."?

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05-27-2007, 01:54 PM	#2
wrightme43 Guest Posts: n/a	I like that shock. Is it air over or is that fitting for a remote resivior, or something else?

05-29-2007, 10:21 AM	#10
wrightme43 Guest Posts: n/a	And now for the million dollar question. You know there is some kind of sticker on the tank, right? Right?

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