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Brianm767 · 08-31-2007, 07:12 AM

Hello,
Just wanted to introduce me self , Known on other sights as BRIANM767, Current rides for our family , St1300, CBR1100XX (2), F4I, SV650S,

As you can see we don't own a FZ6, but were thinking of replaceing my wifes 05 F4I with more of an upright bike, and I love the looks of the FZ6, she's a newbie, she had a sporster a few years ago but she rarely ever rode it, and while she was deployed to Iraq, she got bike fever and insisted on a new R6, or Gixer600, well I talked her into a F4I instead , I figured if she wouldnt go with a Ninja500 (my suggestion)or SV, this would be about the best and tamest 600 for her, but she rode a friends ninja the other day and agreed it was much easyer to ride due to it's upright seating position, and she felt more confident on it, But I also know that if we bought her a ninja 500, probably withai a few months she would want a newer style bike, so here I am, I'll be lurking about and picking your brains. especially from the female riders on their opinions.
Brian

hobbit · 08-31-2007, 07:32 AM

welcome Brian to the forum i like my FZ6 handles great and has enough poke to see off most things, is better than the CBR600F i used to own

**Nelly** · 08-31-2007, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Brianm767

Hello,
Just wanted to introduce me self , Known on other sights as BRIANM767, Current rides for our family , St1300, CBR1100XX (2), F4I, SV650S,

As you can see we don't own a FZ6, but were thinking of replaceing my wifes 05 F4I with more of an upright bike, and I love the looks of the FZ6, she's a newbie, she had a sporster a few years ago but she rarely ever rode it, and while she was deployed to Iraq, she got bike fever and insisted on a new R6, or Gixer600, well I talked her into a F4I instead , I figured if she wouldnt go with a Ninja500 (my suggestion)or SV, this would be about the best and tamest 600 for her, but she rode a friends ninja the other day and agreed it was much easyer to ride due to it's upright seating position, and she felt more confident on it, But I also know that if we bought her a ninja 500, probably withai a few months she would want a newer style bike, so here I am, I'll be lurking about and picking your brains. especially from the female riders on their opinions.
Brian

Its a great bike. It sounds as though your wife has some experience. Get he down for a test drive and see the proof in the pudding. off topic Im glad shes back safe with you.

DefyInertia · 08-31-2007, 08:36 AM

A lot of bike for a newb IMO but probably better than an SS for her. How tall is she?

Brianm767 · 08-31-2007, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DefyInertia

A lot of bike for a newb IMO but probably better than an SS for her. How tall is she?

She's about 5'7" with no shoes on.

DefyInertia · 08-31-2007, 10:59 AM

Looks tall enough to me! Go to dealership and have her sit on an FZ6 to see how it feels.

Now the question is, are you going to buy new or used? There were a lot of great upgrades on the 2007.

08-31-2007, 07:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Brianm767 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Clovis, Ca Bike: St1300, Blackbird,F4I,Sv650S Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0 Member #503	thinking of FZ6 Hello, Just wanted to introduce me self , Known on other sights as BRIANM767, Current rides for our family , St1300, CBR1100XX (2), F4I, SV650S, As you can see we don't own a FZ6, but were thinking of replaceing my wifes 05 F4I with more of an upright bike, and I love the looks of the FZ6, she's a newbie, she had a sporster a few years ago but she rarely ever rode it, and while she was deployed to Iraq, she got bike fever and insisted on a new R6, or Gixer600, well I talked her into a F4I instead , I figured if she wouldnt go with a Ninja500 (my suggestion)or SV, this would be about the best and tamest 600 for her, but she rode a friends ninja the other day and agreed it was much easyer to ride due to it's upright seating position, and she felt more confident on it, But I also know that if we bought her a ninja 500, probably withai a few months she would want a newer style bike, so here I am, I'll be lurking about and picking your brains. especially from the female riders on their opinions. Brian Last edited by Brianm767; 08-31-2007 at 07:17 AM..

08-31-2007, 07:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
hobbit Short fat and hairy :)))) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, England Bike: 07' FZ6 S2, 05' vstar1100, 06' HD 1200sportster Posts: 165 Rep Power: 7 Member #432	welcome Brian to the forum i like my FZ6 handles great and has enough poke to see off most things, is better than the CBR600F i used to own __________________ not riding fast just flying low

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08-31-2007, 08:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
DefyInertia Saratogian Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Posts: 1,996 Rep Power: 56 Member #419	A lot of bike for a newb IMO but probably better than an SS for her. How tall is she?

08-31-2007, 10:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
DefyInertia Saratogian Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Posts: 1,996 Rep Power: 56 Member #419	Looks tall enough to me! Go to dealership and have her sit on an FZ6 to see how it feels. Now the question is, are you going to buy new or used? There were a lot of great upgrades on the 2007.

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