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Rockhound · 07-04-2007, 10:32 AM

First off hello, my name is Scott and I have been riding since I was 12, but only offroad. I am 24 and just graduated a few weeks ago from Union College, and now have a job in Bakersfield, CA telling roughnecks what kind of rocks they are drilling into and how much of the good stuff (oil/gas). I am from and still live in central Mass, but work in CA. I work 28 days on and 14 off so they fly back and forth, pretty sweet deal. I hear the riding out there is killer.

I have been in the market for a new 07 FZ6 for the past week and amazingly there is not 1 in all of New England, and this region is completely sold out. So, if I cannot find one in Cali while I am out there it looks like I will have to wait for the 08's. Any good ideas? I really want a new one for several reason..

Enough about that, I have been lurking a while and decided to join, one way or another I will have an FZ shortly.

re-pete · 07-04-2007, 11:48 AM

There is a red one 4 sale at Valley Yamaha 1-902-542-7678
ask for Bruce.

**sportrider** · 07-04-2007, 11:58 AM

welcome aboard!!! montclair yamaha had 2 last time I was there, also try chaparral in san bernardino they normally have a large inventory. if your in the palms springs area go to 10west motorsports(760)343-0733 there's two (one red, one blue) they were there two weeks ago. thats my local shop I like the staff there. you'll find one, just keep looking.

Rockhound · 07-04-2007, 02:29 PM

How close are these places to Bakersfield. I work 12 hours a day, and have only been out there once for a couple of days so I really do no know the area well yet. But I will definitely check these places out.

Red or Blue...hmmm

Thanks for the help!

**sportrider** · 07-04-2007, 03:50 PM

from bakersfield take the 15 south till you reach the 10, montclair is to the west about 5 miles, indio(10west) is to the east about 70 miles
Indio, California, Husqvarna, Suzuki, Yamaha, BRP, Can-Am, SeaDoo, Kawasaki, KTM, Polaris, Motorcycle, Scooter, ATV, Utility Vehicle, SxS, Watercraft, Dealer, Used, Parts, Accessories, Apparel, Service, Consignment, New, Used if you come out here let me know I'll cruise down and we can meet up!!!

Rockhound · 07-04-2007, 07:25 PM

Hey thanks! I will probably call them while I am out there. Then we'll see about going down. I need to find out how much of a deposit they need to hold one for like 3 weeks, until I can get my *** out there and get it.

I really want to keep it out there b/c the riding is worlds better than NE, but I want to ride with the old man too, guess i'll be figuring something out.

**wrightme43** · 07-05-2007, 09:12 AM

Welcome Welcome, glad your here.

I am sure you will find one. If you just cant wait another day, drive a truck or fly down. There is a red one at the local cycleshop where I got my blue one. Pretty good folks, nice owner who is usually around, sales guy that rides in gear, and reccomends newbies start on a new or used small bike.
If you fly rent a uhaul and tote her home. Or if you have experince riding long distance just ride her home.

Anyway glad your here man, hope you enjoy the site.

Rockhound · 07-05-2007, 10:59 AM

thanks wright, I have to wait about 3 weeks anyways, but I was kind of discouraged after going to a few places and learning there was like 1 left in all of NE, and they couldn't get it.

VEGASRIDER · 07-05-2007, 02:39 PM

Bakersfield is only 2hrs from LA, you should find plenty of dealers who have them in stock. If they don't have it in Bakersfield, they can always get it shipped. Also, I posted a thread showing how much we all spent on our new bikes, some have bought in California so it should give you an idea how much a new bike will run out the door. Oh by the way, if you still like riding off road, there is a great place to ride in the Mohave Desert, near Califronia City. Halfway between Bakersfield and Barstow, near Edwards AirForce Base.

Rockhound · 07-05-2007, 05:48 PM

cool thanks!

Yea i was thinking of getting a dual sport to keep out there and keep the FZ back home so I could ride with my father.

I really loved my KLX650 (all dirt)...it was a freakin MONSTER. before that i had a yama rt180 and a xr100 (when I was 12 yo). The still think the yama was the best built and had some serious nutz for its size, and the FZ has felt like the bike for me. Sitting on it anyways, can't wait to fire one up and give a little twist on the go handle

07-04-2007, 10:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rockhound Stroked89Stanger Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MA, but work in Bakersfield, CA Bike: 07 FZ6, if I could find one Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0 Member #259	Hello ladies and gents First off hello, my name is Scott and I have been riding since I was 12, but only offroad. I am 24 and just graduated a few weeks ago from Union College, and now have a job in Bakersfield, CA telling roughnecks what kind of rocks they are drilling into and how much of the good stuff (oil/gas). I am from and still live in central Mass, but work in CA. I work 28 days on and 14 off so they fly back and forth, pretty sweet deal. I hear the riding out there is killer. I have been in the market for a new 07 FZ6 for the past week and amazingly there is not 1 in all of New England, and this region is completely sold out. So, if I cannot find one in Cali while I am out there it looks like I will have to wait for the 08's. Any good ideas? I really want a new one for several reason.. Enough about that, I have been lurking a while and decided to join, one way or another I will have an FZ shortly.

07-04-2007, 11:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
sportrider NOT BANNED Join Date: May 2007 Location: EARTH Bike: 2007 Yamaha YZFR1 Posts: 2,631 Rep Power: 975 Member #127	welcome aboard!!! montclair yamaha had 2 last time I was there, also try chaparral in san bernardino they normally have a large inventory. if your in the palms springs area go to 10west motorsports(760)343-0733 there's two (one red, one blue) they were there two weeks ago. thats my local shop I like the staff there. you'll find one, just keep looking. __________________ a work in progress...

07-04-2007, 03:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
sportrider NOT BANNED Join Date: May 2007 Location: EARTH Bike: 2007 Yamaha YZFR1 Posts: 2,631 Rep Power: 975 Member #127	from bakersfield take the 15 south till you reach the 10, montclair is to the west about 5 miles, indio(10west) is to the east about 70 miles Indio, California, Husqvarna, Suzuki, Yamaha, BRP, Can-Am, SeaDoo, Kawasaki, KTM, Polaris, Motorcycle, Scooter, ATV, Utility Vehicle, SxS, Watercraft, Dealer, Used, Parts, Accessories, Apparel, Service, Consignment, New, Used if you come out here let me know I'll cruise down and we can meet up!!! __________________ a work in progress... Last edited by sportrider; 07-04-2007 at 03:54 PM..

07-05-2007, 09:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 5,178 Rep Power: 10 Member #42	Welcome Welcome, glad your here. I am sure you will find one. If you just cant wait another day, drive a truck or fly down. There is a red one at the local cycleshop where I got my blue one. Pretty good folks, nice owner who is usually around, sales guy that rides in gear, and reccomends newbies start on a new or used small bike. If you fly rent a uhaul and tote her home. Or if you have experince riding long distance just ride her home. Anyway glad your here man, hope you enjoy the site. __________________ Texas to update slogan from 'Don't Mess with Texas' to 'We Warned You' as homeowners gun down would-be burglars at record rate.

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07-04-2007, 11:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
re-pete Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 39 Rep Power: 6 Member #190	There is a red one 4 sale at Valley Yamaha 1-902-542-7678 ask for Bruce.

07-04-2007, 02:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rockhound Stroked89Stanger Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MA, but work in Bakersfield, CA Bike: 07 FZ6, if I could find one Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0 Member #259	How close are these places to Bakersfield. I work 12 hours a day, and have only been out there once for a couple of days so I really do no know the area well yet. But I will definitely check these places out. Red or Blue...hmmm Thanks for the help!

07-04-2007, 07:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rockhound Stroked89Stanger Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MA, but work in Bakersfield, CA Bike: 07 FZ6, if I could find one Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0 Member #259	Hey thanks! I will probably call them while I am out there. Then we'll see about going down. I need to find out how much of a deposit they need to hold one for like 3 weeks, until I can get my *** out there and get it. I really want to keep it out there b/c the riding is worlds better than NE, but I want to ride with the old man too, guess i'll be figuring something out.

07-05-2007, 10:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
Rockhound Stroked89Stanger Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MA, but work in Bakersfield, CA Bike: 07 FZ6, if I could find one Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0 Member #259	thanks wright, I have to wait about 3 weeks anyways, but I was kind of discouraged after going to a few places and learning there was like 1 left in all of NE, and they couldn't get it.

07-05-2007, 02:39 PM	#9 (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	Bakersfield is only 2hrs from LA, you should find plenty of dealers who have them in stock. If they don't have it in Bakersfield, they can always get it shipped. Also, I posted a thread showing how much we all spent on our new bikes, some have bought in California so it should give you an idea how much a new bike will run out the door. Oh by the way, if you still like riding off road, there is a great place to ride in the Mohave Desert, near Califronia City. Halfway between Bakersfield and Barstow, near Edwards AirForce Base.

07-05-2007, 05:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rockhound Stroked89Stanger Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MA, but work in Bakersfield, CA Bike: 07 FZ6, if I could find one Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0 Member #259	cool thanks! Yea i was thinking of getting a dual sport to keep out there and keep the FZ back home so I could ride with my father. I really loved my KLX650 (all dirt)...it was a freakin MONSTER. before that i had a yama rt180 and a xr100 (when I was 12 yo). The still think the yama was the best built and had some serious nutz for its size, and the FZ has felt like the bike for me. Sitting on it anyways, can't wait to fire one up and give a little twist on the go handle

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