Fazer 600 - what's the bike like? - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

slowkitty · 03-19-2008, 10:07 PM

Hiya,

I am looking to buy a FZ600 soon, and I came across this forum and WOW!

I would like to know if there are any issues that I need to think about before taking the plunge? I will be using it mainly for touring, and I do love the underseat exhausts.

Anything to watch out for when looking at a pre-owned machine?

thanks so much ...

**nimzotech** · 03-19-2008, 10:22 PM

Hello Kitty! - you're a Female right?

Welcome to the Forum :-)
The FZ6 is fast, nimble, comfortable, looks great, and has no mechanical issues. It is my first bike and I also liked it for the underseat exhausts. I tried the SV650, but FZ6 was the better fit and looked better. I am glad I chose it.

permalink · 03-19-2008, 10:32 PM

Welcome Kitty. How long have you been riding? Is this your first bike? I have had zero problems with mine in over 14,000 miles.

**Admin** · 03-19-2008, 11:08 PM

Welcome to the site Slow Kitty.... Glad you found us

**Nelly** · 03-19-2008, 11:17 PM

Hi Kitty,
Welcome to our happy band of brothers & sisters. There were a few recalls on the 2004 model. These were sorted under Yamaha warrenty. Defynertia has recently posted an answer to this question. Other than that some riders report a slightly tappy valve train.
I have 6000 miles on my bile and no problems todate. You can use the search option to find moat answers your looking for.

Neil

mrvica · 03-19-2008, 11:32 PM

Bike is great. I have FZ6 Fazer S2 and I it's jusr like the picture

slowkitty · 03-20-2008, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nimzotech

Hello Kitty! - you're a Female right?

what makes you say that?! I am curious?

All will be revealed ..... (ain't that mysterious?)

I tried sitting on one, had to tip toe. Love the underseat exhausts, and the cooooooool factor! How does the bike handle at low speed? I have been riding a small bike, this will be a big one

permalink · 03-20-2008, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slowkitty

I tried sitting on one, had to tip toe. Love the underseat exhausts, and the cooooooool factor! How does the bike handle at low speed? I have been riding a small bike, this will be a big one

Define small bike? The FZ6 handles well at 5mph or 75mph but I would not say it is an entry level bike although I have heard of folks that have purchased them as their first bike after completing an MSF class.

steveindenmark · 03-20-2008, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slowkitty

what makes you say that?! I am curious?

All will be revealed ..... (ain't that mysterious?)

I tried sitting on one, had to tip toe. Love the underseat exhausts, and the cooooooool factor! How does the bike handle at low speed? I have been riding a small bike, this will be a big one

I had to tip toe on mine as well Kitty so I bought another seat from Yamaha which is 3cm lower than the original seat. It has made a huge difference to me.

Welcome to the group. You will find it very useful to be a member in here.

Steve

steveindenmark · 03-20-2008, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HavBlue

Define small bike? The FZ6 handles well at 5mph or 75mph but I would not say it is an entry level bike although I have heard of folks that have purchased them as their first bike after completing an MSF class.

I also have the opinion the FZ6 is a small bike in comparison to my 800 Intruder. By small I mean in size and not in power, in fact it feels very small when I sit on it.

The insecurity feeling is wearing off as I cover more kms, my Intruder was set up to feel like an armchair and I am now getting used to the balancing act.

In the real world I would think it is classed as a mid sized bike.

Great fun.

Steve

03-19-2008, 10:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
slowkitty Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Singapore Bike: FZ6? Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0 Member #1707	Fazer 600 - what's the bike like? Hiya, I am looking to buy a FZ600 soon, and I came across this forum and WOW! I would like to know if there are any issues that I need to think about before taking the plunge? I will be using it mainly for touring, and I do love the underseat exhausts. Anything to watch out for when looking at a pre-owned machine? thanks so much ...

03-19-2008, 10:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
nimzotech 1st Photo Contest Winner Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles Bike: 2007 FZ6 (Yamaha Blue) Posts: 1,072 Rep Power: 16 Member #1131	Re: Fazer 600 - what's the bike like? Hello Kitty! - you're a Female right? Welcome to the Forum :-) The FZ6 is fast, nimble, comfortable, looks great, and has no mechanical issues. It is my first bike and I also liked it for the underseat exhausts. I tried the SV650, but FZ6 was the better fit and looked better. I am glad I chose it. __________________ When you seek it your eye cannot see it and your hand cannot reach it; when you no longer seek it, it will always be with you. -Old Zen Proverb My Mods Fazer PhotoSynthesized My Interview

03-19-2008, 10:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
HavBlue Guest Posts: n/a Member #	Re: Fazer 600 - what's the bike like? Welcome Kitty. How long have you been riding? Is this your first bike? I have had zero problems with mine in over 14,000 miles.

03-19-2008, 11:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Admin Founder Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Langley BC Canada Bike: 05 FZ6 Of Course Posts: 1,929 Rep Power: 10 Member #1	Re: Fazer 600 - what's the bike like? Welcome to the site Slow Kitty.... Glad you found us __________________ 2005 Yamaha FZ6 Galaxy "Faster" Blue One Mods: Two Brother Carbon Fiber Exhaust, Puig Dark Smoke Windscreen, Freeway Blaster Horn

03-19-2008, 11:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nelly UK Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reading, Berkshire, UK Bike: 2005 FZ6 Silver & black Posts: 4,350 Rep Power: 53 Member #274	Re: Fazer 600 - what's the bike like? Hi Kitty, Welcome to our happy band of brothers & sisters. There were a few recalls on the 2004 model. These were sorted under Yamaha warrenty. Defynertia has recently posted an answer to this question. Other than that some riders report a slightly tappy valve train. I have 6000 miles on my bile and no problems todate. You can use the search option to find moat answers your looking for. Neil __________________ "Some say......... His cardiac output is equal to the FZ6's 4 cylinders at 13,000rpm. All we know is he's called the STIG".:UK: Mods: K&N Airfilter, Datatool system 6 alarm, Bikerdude headlight harness, 12V power socket, Data tag, 15T Front sprocket, Speedo healer, Puig frame slders, front & back Crash bobbin axel sliders. "Dont ask me I got it from here"? Forum FAQs... My Resume...

03-19-2008, 11:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
mrvica Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rijeka, CROATIA Bike: Fazer FZ6 S2 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0 Member #680	Re: Fazer 600 - what's the bike like? Bike is great. I have FZ6 Fazer S2 and I it's jusr like the picture

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