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schumacher62 · 02-17-2008, 09:45 PM

im so happy. i found this forum, and my bike on the same day! i just bought an 07 with 835 miles on it here in san jose. its perfect, not a scratch or a ding, the owner simply found the riding position too uncomfortable...go figure.

its my second current bike. and i was in the market for something mid-range and powerful, i came across an ad in craigs, went and took a look and a ride, and bought it today!

the bike has not had its 600 mile service, so the first thing i did today was change the oil. or half of it. i cant get the filter off, so ill go to the yamaha shop tuesday and get a filter wrench, hopefully one which uses a ratchet and can take this baked-on filter loose.

i called and added the bike to my geico insurance policy, and with a two bike discount and my return customer good rider blah blah they want over 900 dollars a year in insurance, because its listed as a "high performance" bike! my other bike, an 05 r1100s costs $370 a year. might have to shop around, any suggestions, high-performance men and women?

so im excited to get out there tomorrow and sanely find out what my new bike can do. and i am looking forward to using the forum for inspiration and information, and thank you good folks in advance for welcoming me!

permalink · 02-17-2008, 09:53 PM

I had Foremost when in California and they were about half what you were quoted. Have fun and stay safe..

VEGASRIDER · 02-17-2008, 11:10 PM

Welcome, there's a couple of threads regarding the cost of insurance, here's one of them. This a great site, it's a wealth of information.

http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/fz6-g...istration.html (Average cost of Motorcycle Registration)

**reiobard** · 02-18-2008, 03:43 AM

Welcome to the forum, and to the FZ6. I wonder how the previous rider could think the riding position was too uncomfortable?

Anyway, stay safe and enjoy the bike!!!

Bo67 · 02-18-2008, 08:13 AM

Welcome to the forum!

I have Geico for the car and truck but they wanted about the same as they quoted you to insure the FZ6. I shopped around and finally insured the bike with Progressive for about half of what Geico wanted.

Hope you have a blast with your new bike!

**fast blue one** · 02-28-2008, 04:30 AM

Welcome, enjoy your bike

madmanmaigret · 02-28-2008, 06:36 AM

welcome to the forum! good choice on the bike. as far as insurance you will just have to shop around and good luck.

Zebratounge · 02-28-2008, 07:27 AM

Any auto parts store will have the filter wrench. The dealer may want your left arm for one.
This forum has many oil question threads.

02-17-2008, 09:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
schumacher62 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: san jose, ca Bike: 05 R1100S Posts: 74 Rep Power: 4 Member #1421	new owner! im so happy. i found this forum, and my bike on the same day! i just bought an 07 with 835 miles on it here in san jose. its perfect, not a scratch or a ding, the owner simply found the riding position too uncomfortable...go figure. its my second current bike. and i was in the market for something mid-range and powerful, i came across an ad in craigs, went and took a look and a ride, and bought it today! the bike has not had its 600 mile service, so the first thing i did today was change the oil. or half of it. i cant get the filter off, so ill go to the yamaha shop tuesday and get a filter wrench, hopefully one which uses a ratchet and can take this baked-on filter loose. i called and added the bike to my geico insurance policy, and with a two bike discount and my return customer good rider blah blah they want over 900 dollars a year in insurance, because its listed as a "high performance" bike! my other bike, an 05 r1100s costs $370 a year. might have to shop around, any suggestions, high-performance men and women? so im excited to get out there tomorrow and sanely find out what my new bike can do. and i am looking forward to using the forum for inspiration and information, and thank you good folks in advance for welcoming me!

02-17-2008, 11:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
VEGASRIDER Dedicated Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LAS VEGAS NV USA Bike: 2006 Blue FZ6 Posts: 1,693 Rep Power: 35 Member #83	Welcome, there's a couple of threads regarding the cost of insurance, here's one of them. This a great site, it's a wealth of information. http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/fz6-g...istration.html (Average cost of Motorcycle Registration) __________________ *VEGASRIDER...................Member # 35* 2006 Team Yamaha Blue FZ6 VR's Rider Resume

02-18-2008, 08:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bo67 Bo Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mountain Home, Idaho Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 276 Rep Power: 929 Member #61	Welcome to the forum! I have Geico for the car and truck but they wanted about the same as they quoted you to insure the FZ6. I shopped around and finally insured the bike with Progressive for about half of what Geico wanted. Hope you have a blast with your new bike! __________________ - Bo DYSLEXICS UNTIE! www.dyslexia.moc 2007 Red FZ6 1999 American Quarter Horse

02-28-2008, 04:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
fast blue one The number of the beast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stevenage near London UK Bike: FZ6 s2 07 Posts: 653 Rep Power: 12 Member #666	Welcome, enjoy your bike __________________ Remember; A Good emergency stop is one that you can walk away from, A Great emergency stop is one where the bike can be used again.

02-28-2008, 06:36 AM	#7 (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	welcome to the forum! good choice on the bike. as far as insurance you will just have to shop around and good luck. __________________ 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!!!!!!

02-17-2008, 09:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
HavBlue Guest Posts: n/a Member #	I had Foremost when in California and they were about half what you were quoted. Have fun and stay safe..

02-18-2008, 03:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,376 Rep Power: 72 Member #991	Welcome to the forum, and to the FZ6. I wonder how the previous rider could think the riding position was too uncomfortable? Anyway, stay safe and enjoy the bike!!!

02-28-2008, 07:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
Zebratounge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Bike: 2007 FZ6 Fast Blue Posts: 123 Rep Power: 34 Member #718	Any auto parts store will have the filter wrench. The dealer may want your left arm for one. This forum has many oil question threads.

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