Stoppies

[Hellgate]

Originally Posted by ry_1104

thanks for the replys hey what are the best forks to change to? I have heard the r6 forks but i have also heard that they can be a pain to interchange. and what after market rear shock would you recommend?

The easiest change is to Race Tech fork springs and 15 weight oil. R6s can be done. I have a set coming, should be here in the next couple of weeks.

They are really not too bad. If you have a new FZ you MAY need to get an R6 front fender. I may end up making brakets for mine so I can use the stock fender, otherwise I'm looking at $88.00 for an R6 front fender.

But the Race Techs are great. If you search under "Race Tech" you'll find several how to threads.

For the shock any aftermaket is much better than the stock one, Ohlins, HyperPro, Wilders, Penske. The entry level Penke and Ohlins are both very good shocks. The base Ohlins is on blow out at Hardracing.com for about $465 or so.

[phxtravis]

Originally Posted by Hellgate

The easiest change is to Race Tech fork springs and 15 weight oil. R6s can be done. I have a set coming, should be here in the next couple of weeks.

What he said, I actually plan to sell my 1kg springs someday since dont use the FZ for "sport" riding anymore.

I love the CBR, comfortable for commuting, though I have discovered a pain while riding about 75miles. Torque is fun

[fz6nick]

I can do one when I come to a stop, about a foot or so in the air. Havent tried a rolling one yet, maybe when I get racetechs.

[ry_1104]

hey thanks guys for all the replys im looking at what i want to get im going for the streetfighter look and i have a guy here who is going to do my custom paint. i'll update when things are done.

[Northern]

[Scott64a]

Originally Posted by ry_1104

thanks for the replys hey what are the best forks to change to? I have heard the r6 forks but i have also heard that they can be a pain to interchange. and what after market rear shock would you recommend?

Dude, are you seriously cnsidering "forking out" money to replace your forks so you can do STOPPIES?


Are you completely MAD, man?

[Avalon786]

Just my 2 cents but if i want to stunt or learn to stunt more seriously (stoppies, wheelies...) instead of pimping out the FZ6 i'd buy a beater SuperSport that i could drop and not care about. Theres tons of used ones...

[Nelly]

Originally Posted by Stijn Van

Well its actually rather easy to do a stoppie:

The way I do it is:
Put my weight to the front, brake firmly, now the back end comes up. The I adjust the brakes so I will keep rolling.

I found out that it is of great importance that the tires are warm, else way the front wheel will just skit.

I've read in several places that steel-brake lines are advised. I have steel ones, so I wouldn't know if it will work ok with plain plastic ones.

To just answer the question that started this Thread:

Yes, it can be done.

But only on the superior silver one......

[Wolfman]

Originally Posted by Stijn Van

I've read in several places that steel-brake lines are advised. I have steel ones, so I wouldn't know if it will work ok with plain plastic ones.

To just answer the question that started this Thread:

Yes, it can be done.

On the 04-06 FZ6's, they only have 2 pot calipers, and i have found with the oem brake lines it is very hard to do stoppies due to the fact there is not enough "bite" at the lever. Since i put on braided steel lines, stoppies have become quite easy to do...but have only done a couple, i happen to like my bike the way it is, and i have seen first hand what happens when it all goes wrong...explain that one to the Insurance guy! (Track Bike IS the answer for stoppies!)

[yamaha rider87]

so do i get credit for a stoppie if I was just trying to keep from having some dumb b*$ch in a minivan keep from sideswiping me?