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**ry_1104** · 07-15-2008, 07:33 AM

I know this maybe a dumb question and I will probably get harped for asking but, I have had my Fz6 for a while now and have tried many things on it. One thing i can't seem to get it to do is a stoppie. Everytime i try my front wheel just wants to skid. Is it because the bike is too heavy? well let the harping begin.

Troubl · 07-15-2008, 07:39 AM

Okay... I'll start the harping...

Actually, I'd be curious to know if it's possible on a stock FZ6 too, just out of curiosity!

DefyInertia · 07-15-2008, 07:48 AM

Yes it's possible. Get your front tire warm, do it on a good surface, wear your gear, and get your weight forward. First time I did it was on the track by accident. Be smooth or you will land on your face!!!

Troubl · 07-15-2008, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DefyInertia

First time I did it was on the track by accident. Be smooth or you will land on your face!!!

You da man!

BTW, how you healing up?

**Hellgate** · 07-15-2008, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DefyInertia

Yes it's possible. Get your front tire warm, do it on a good surface, wear your gear, and get your weight forward. First time I did it was on the track by accident. Be smooth or you will land on your face!!!

DI is correct you need a FULLY warmed up tire otherwise it will lock up. When you get on the brake dont grab a huge hand full all at once, as you begin to slow grab the brake harder and harder and before you know it the rear wheel will be up. The brakes on the FZ really are amazing.

**reiobard** · 07-15-2008, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Hellgate

DI is correct you need a FULLY warmed up tire otherwise it will lock up. When you get on the brake dont grab a huge hand full all at once, as you begin to slow grab the brake harder and harder and before you know it the rear wheel will be up. The brakes on the FZ really are amazing.

Very good description of how to do it, it is all about the smoothness, if you just gab it hard the wheel will skid, but if it is smooth and hard pressure it should lift the back, also get your a$$ off or very forward on the seat, you may be holding it down with your weight.

mastakilla · 07-15-2008, 08:44 AM

I've done a few stoppies by accident while practising emergency stops

Piece o cake

phxtravis · 07-15-2008, 09:22 AM

I wouldn't attempt "stopies" with the stock suspension, not that it's not possible.... just wouldn't want to try it.

**Hellgate** · 07-15-2008, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by phxtravis

I wouldn't attempt "stopies" with the stock suspension, not that it's not possible.... just wouldn't want to try it.

the fork will go "clunk"

How do you like the CBR??? Very cool looking bike.

**ry_1104** · 07-15-2008, 09:29 AM

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?

07-15-2008, 07:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
ry_1104 Marine Rider Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Bike: 2005 FZ6 Fazer Posts: 111 Rep Power: 3 Member #3467	Stoppies I know this maybe a dumb question and I will probably get harped for asking but, I have had my Fz6 for a while now and have tried many things on it. One thing i can't seem to get it to do is a stoppie. Everytime i try my front wheel just wants to skid. Is it because the bike is too heavy? well let the harping begin.

07-15-2008, 07:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Troubl On the Group W bench Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Viera, FL Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 264 Rep Power: 7 Member #647	Re: Stoppies Okay... I'll start the harping... Actually, I'd be curious to know if it's possible on a stock FZ6 too, just out of curiosity! __________________ "Optimists believe we live in the best of all possible worlds. Pessimists fear this is true!" -from the book Murphy's Law "If the phone doesn't ring it's me." -Jimmy Buffett - 2006 Yamaha FZ6 - (in fastest Red color) - 2002 Kawasaki EX500R - R.I.P.

07-15-2008, 07:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
DefyInertia Saratogian Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Posts: 1,995 Rep Power: 56 Member #419	Re: Stoppies Yes it's possible. Get your front tire warm, do it on a good surface, wear your gear, and get your weight forward. First time I did it was on the track by accident. Be smooth or you will land on your face!!! __________________ 2004 FZ6N / KTM 125 SX www.youtube.com/DefyInertia "Y'all Be Safe Out There" - KILLBOY My Rider Resume

07-15-2008, 08:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
mastakilla Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Belgium Bike: 2007 Red Yamaha FZ6 S2 Posts: 334 Rep Power: 0 Member #1795	Re: Stoppies I've done a few stoppies by accident while practising emergency stops Piece o cake

07-15-2008, 09:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
phxtravis Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Bike: 05 FZ6 Posts: 87 Rep Power: 4 Member #1302	Re: Stoppies I wouldn't attempt "stopies" with the stock suspension, not that it's not possible.... just wouldn't want to try it. __________________ 08 CBR1000RR 05 FZ6, Silver

07-15-2008, 09:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
ry_1104 Marine Rider Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Bike: 2005 FZ6 Fazer Posts: 111 Rep Power: 3 Member #3467	Re: Stoppies 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?

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