Hello from Australia

[dcBear78]

Hi, my name is Darryl. I live in Gladstone, Queensland, Australia (am I the first Aussie?) I have just purchased my first ever bike, an XJ6F (more commonly known here as FZ6R). Mine is the White/Magenta one, which must be a new colour scheme for 2010 as I don't see any of them in the member rides? We only get this one and the black one here.



This bike only went on sale in Australia this week, my local bike shop has yet to take delivery of it. Hoping to be on it early next week. All stock in the country has been sold/allocated before it has even gone on sale.

The reason I am getting this bike is the licencing system here in Australia only allows new riders to ride certain, certified bikes under a set power to weight ratio. So while the XJ6N/S is the same bike, Yamaha has not gone through the certification process, otherwise I may have got the N, although I am really starting to come around to the looks of the F model. They have changed these laws a couple times in the last few years and I hadn't kept up to date. I have held my motorbike "learners" for almost 10 years, but never owned a bike or had a reason to do the tests needed to get an unrestricted licence.

I was thinking all I was required to do was to attend a day long course/evaluation (called Q-Ride in Queensland) and I would be free to ride any bike. This was true up to last year. I found out they added a step in between when I had signed to purchse an FZ6N (we get the full naked one in Oz... apparently they sell very few of the S's).

Fortunately for me Yamaha decided to release this bike to the market the week after I couldn't buy the FZ6N.

Really looking forward to starting my motorbike journey on it.

Also picked up an M2R Wraith leather jacket, Dririder Aero gloves and an OGK FF-5 helmet.


That poxy, and quite frankly ugly exhaust has got to go. Already looking for local venders of Two Brother exhausts. Also after seeing some rides with the flush mount indicators, that looks like quite a good mod too.

Hoping to learn a lot about my new bike here.

Cheers

d.

[MiltonDorkenhoff]

Originally Posted by dcBear78

That poxy, and quite frankly ugly exhaust has got to go. Already looking for local venders of Two Brother exhausts. Also after seeing some rides with the flush mount indicators, that looks like quite a good mod too.

So how does that work - by law you are only limited to some bikes because you are a new rider, but once you own the bike, you can mod it so it's faster and it's still legal?

Thanks

[bikerchick13]

Welcome and have fun with your new bike ownership. Looking forward to seeing some of your riding picks.

[dcBear78]

Originally Posted by MiltonDorkenhoff

So how does that work - by law you are only limited to some bikes because you are a new rider, but once you own the bike, you can mod it so it's faster and it's still legal?

Thanks

From what I am reading after-market exhaust provides SFA difference in power, especially without ECU retune/replacement. I could be wrong, I am still very new to this but I have seen these comments quite a few times. Only difference is visual/audio. The biggest problem is the elimination of the cat. Not sure yet whether bikes must have one here, but assuming even if all bike don't require one, those that came with one, must retain it.

Originally Posted by bikerchick13

Welcome and have fun with your new bike ownership. Looking forward to seeing some of your riding picks.

Thanks. Will be out riding with a few mates (if I can ever keep up with there much, much more powerful bikes.) Will see if I can get some happy snaps, although there really isn't much to look at round my way.

[dcBear78]

Woohoo!!!! Shop has it in. But unfortunately my finance documents won't be finalised until next week. Going to head down there later for my first look at this bike in person. So far only really seen the pics posted up on here.

[dcBear78]

Went and had a look at it. Unfortunately it was still in the crate. But I must say the pearl white looks a million times better in real life then in pictures. Also the red decals have a pattern through them and aren't just solid red. Makes it look a bit better too.

[streetmaster]

Originally Posted by MiltonDorkenhoff

So how does that work - by law you are only limited to some bikes because you are a new rider, but once you own the bike, you can mod it so it's faster and it's still legal?

Thanks

Hey Guys, I'm new here too (introduced myself already!)
As far as any mods mechanicly,,,, no way!!
The restrictions are on a power/weight ratio and any deviation is illegal (but only if ya get caught!! )
Been told the bikes out here are restricted only by throttle movement, so that would be a pretty easy fix. And I dont think any law officer (Sir!) would know the difference as long as the bike looked stock.

[dcBear78]

First real pic. Sorry the quality sux. Damn iPhone camera isn't too flash.

[dcBear78]

Went past the shop today on my way to night shift, the have my put together put it pride of place right at the door for everyone to see. Just need my finance finalized!

On another note, it looks like the Aussie one is badges as an FZ6R now. Still has all the diversion kit (abs etc). I like FZ6R better than XJ6F. Rolls of the tongue a lot better.

I am really itching to get on this thing!

[streetmaster]

I can just imagine how you feel!
I'm not waiting for finance on mine. I'm waiting for the insurance payout from my wrecked VStar to replace it with a Raven FZ6R!