New member welcome thread - Yamaha FZ6R Forums - International FZ6R / XJ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

**Admin** · 07-13-2009, 10:16 PM

Alot of new members join and dont introduce themselves so Ive added this thread for all to introduce yourself....

Ill go first...

Hi all I am From Langley BC Canada. I started this site to be a sister site to FZ6-Forum.com I currently ride a FZ6...

It doesnt matter how crappy a day I have had, all I have to do is put on my gear and go.... The world disappears... the FZ6 is my first bike.. Its a 2005 Galaxy Blue one.. (Yeah the blue ones are faster... Its not a rumor).

I am an Engineer and currently work rebuilding crash damaged helicopters and general Helicopter maintenance..... Okay nuff about me... Who is next.... O-Turn? FZ1inNH?

Dennis

**99vengeur** · 07-14-2009, 07:34 AM

I'll go next.

I am originally from central Illinois, but I currently live in Shreveport, LA. I am a graduate research assistant working on my Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology. I got transferred to this site in the great FZ6R Exodus from the FZ6-forums.

I have always loved motorcycles, although I never actually rode one until last June when I took the MSF course and got my license. But it wasn't until this February that I was finally able to buy one of my own, the Cadmium Yellow FZ6R (reigns supreme). Riding is such a blast, and the freedom is indescribable.

Robert

**O-turn** · 07-14-2009, 08:20 AM

My name is Brian, I am from Maryland (Baltimore Area) and got my license after taking the MSF this past april. I pretty much take my Yammie Blue FZ6R everywhere I go, I love it!

I am in Architectural design, mostly rehabbing commercial buildings and doing small new buildings.

xplodnstar · 07-14-2009, 10:45 AM

Hi, everyone!

My name is Nova, which is an exploding star, hence the handle. I started riding in 2006 after I bought the MSF course for my husband's birthday. I started on a 2007 Ninja 250 which served me well for 2 1/2 years. I live in Corona in Southern CA and ride to work 4 days a week. I work for a company that leases computers to businesses.

As soon as I heard about the FZ6R I was all over the research, finding out everything I could about it before its release. When I finally got the chance to sit on one at the Motorcycle Show, I was in love immediately and set to ordering one from my regular shop. I picked her up only a week after the shop got her in, 1/24/09.

cbzdel · 07-14-2009, 11:21 AM

The name is Chris, I am 24 and live in Tacoma, WA.. I have been riding since May 2009 and the FZ6R was my first bike and is working out great! I have been practicing the twisty's like crazy and can hang with riders who have been at it for years, every one I have rode with has been shocked that I have only been at it for 2 months! I guess I just pick it up fast or am a natural because its seemed simple from the start. I am also a graduate of the MSF class,, which I learned alot from and recommend it to anyone.

I chose the FZ6R mainly because of the price, I wanted a Ninja 250 back in 08, but they sold out like crazy, so this year I was shopping around and seen this FZ6R and thought the price was great so went to the dealer and jumped on it ASAP.. I had them truck it to my house because I didnt even know how to ride yet ahah!! I was modding it before I even started riding it because my woman took the keys and hid them until I got my permit and/or license.

I work as a structural engineering tech. I hate my boss and want a new job so bad but with the economy in its current position, jobs like mine are hard to come by so I say so I can pay the bills...

Thats about it

shreveport1 · 07-14-2009, 12:12 PM

Hello everybody,I'm Donny I live in Shreveport,La..I'm a A.S.E. certified Master Auto Mechanic,and i'm shop foreman that's how i'm able to spend so much time on here

...I have rode and repaired M/C,s since the age of 11 I've worked for a Yamaha dealership as a service technician and I like to build Yamaha choppers in my spare time.oh and i've only ridden street bike's (legaly anyway)

since May of 2008 when I bought my first new bike my 07 fz6. P.S. (the blue ones might be faster,but the red ones are Sexier!!)

Manna69247 · 07-14-2009, 02:25 PM

Sorry not a new member, just vdbergj1 from FZ6-Forum

My name is Manna, short for Mannetjie my real name. Mannetjie means 'small man' (which I'm not) in Afrikaans, my home language. Living in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

I've been a programmer for years in a big telecommunication company which I part from last year. Now I'm doing web design and anything IT related and hope I'll never get tangled into the big corporate world again - unless its my own

I admired motorcycles for years from far, but said I'll never buy one without buying a coffin first, because I'll kill myself (adrenaline junkey). I had a Suzuki LTZ 400 quad for 2 years and discover that I matured enough to behave myself and respect a powerful toy. It was stolen and I missed it allot, but decided to get something more useful than just a quad toy.

I bought a brand new 2008 FZ6 S2 Black last year which I had to sell (after 6 months) when I needed the money

for our wedding

The looks, my riding style and requirements convinced me that a FZ6R will be my next bike - very shortly, although the FZ1 virus is lurking as well

oyamyers · 07-14-2009, 02:46 PM

My turn!

Dwayne here from Bellevue WA. I just got myself back into riding after way too many years behind the wheel of a mini van. Started shopping around for a new bike about three months ago and when I came across the FZ6R, I knew I had found the bike I was looking for. I have been on it almost every day and also taught my 19yr old how to ride it. He now rides a YZF600. Haven't been able to add many mods yet but I've learned a great deal from this forum. My next mods will be the IR no-cut sliders and the gel seat from Yamaha. Keep 2 wheels on the ground!!!

**O-turn** · 07-15-2009, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manna69247

Sorry not a new member, just vdbergj1 from FZ6-Forum

My name is Manna, short for Mannetjie my real name. Mannetjie means 'small man' (which I'm not) in Afrikaans, my home language. Living in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

I've been a programmer for years in a big telecommunication company which I part from last year. Now I'm doing web design and anything IT related and hope I'll never get tangled into the big corporate world again - unless its my own

I admired motorcycles for years from far, but said I'll never buy one without buying a coffin first, because I'll kill myself (adrenaline junkey). I had a Suzuki LTZ 400 quad for 2 years and discover that I matured enough to behave myself and respect a powerful toy. It was stolen and I missed it allot, but decided to get something more useful than just a quad toy.

I bought a brand new 2008 FZ6 S2 Black last year which I had to sell (after 6 months) when I needed the money

for our wedding

The looks, my riding style and requirements convinced me that a FZ6R will be my next bike - very shortly, although the FZ1 virus is lurking as well

Welcome to the new board! Good luck on either the FZ1 or our beloved FZ6R....

**O-turn** · 07-15-2009, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oyamyers

My turn!

Dwayne here from Bellevue WA. I just got myself back into riding after way too many years behind the wheel of a mini van. Started shopping around for a new bike about three months ago and when I came across the FZ6R, I knew I had found the bike I was looking for. I have been on it almost every day and also taught my 19yr old how to ride it. He now rides a YZF600. Haven't been able to add many mods yet but I've learned a great deal from this forum. My next mods will be the IR no-cut sliders and the gel seat from Yamaha. Keep 2 wheels on the ground!!!

Welcome!

07-13-2009, 10:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Admin Administrator Bike: FZ6 Without the R Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Langley BC Canada Posts: 131 Thanks: 101 Thanked 155 Times in 58 Posts	New member welcome thread Alot of new members join and dont introduce themselves so Ive added this thread for all to introduce yourself.... Ill go first... Hi all I am From Langley BC Canada. I started this site to be a sister site to FZ6-Forum.com I currently ride a FZ6... It doesnt matter how crappy a day I have had, all I have to do is put on my gear and go.... The world disappears... the FZ6 is my first bike.. Its a 2005 Galaxy Blue one.. (Yeah the blue ones are faster... Its not a rumor). I am an Engineer and currently work rebuilding crash damaged helicopters and general Helicopter maintenance..... Okay nuff about me... Who is next.... O-Turn? FZ1inNH? Dennis __________________ 2005 Yamaha FZ6 Galaxy "Faster" Blue One Mods: Two Brother Carbon Fiber Exhaust, Puig Dark Smoke Windscreen, Freeway Blaster Horn

07-14-2009, 07:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
99vengeur Administrator Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 2,657 Thanks: 719 Thanked 753 Times in 477 Posts	I'll go next. I am originally from central Illinois, but I currently live in Shreveport, LA. I am a graduate research assistant working on my Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology. I got transferred to this site in the great FZ6R Exodus from the FZ6-forums. I have always loved motorcycles, although I never actually rode one until last June when I took the MSF course and got my license. But it wasn't until this February that I was finally able to buy one of my own, the Cadmium Yellow FZ6R (reigns supreme). Riding is such a blast, and the freedom is indescribable. Robert __________________ Robert 2009 Cadmium Yellow FZ6R//Intuitive Racing No-Cut Frame Sliders//Evotech Swingarm Spools//Two Brothers Racing V.A.L.E. Complete Carbon Fiber Exhaust//Two Brothers Racing JuiceBox//Driven AIS Blockoff Plates//Uscgduncan Fender Eliminator//Custom Garage Door Opener//Custom Painted Windscreen//Bi-xenon Projector Retrofit with Blue Angel Eye//More in the making...

07-14-2009, 08:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
O-turn Partier Bike: 09 GSXR 600 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: HarcO, MD Posts: 209 Thanks: 50 Thanked 26 Times in 20 Posts	My name is Brian, I am from Maryland (Baltimore Area) and got my license after taking the MSF this past april. I pretty much take my Yammie Blue FZ6R everywhere I go, I love it! I am in Architectural design, mostly rehabbing commercial buildings and doing small new buildings. __________________ -Brian 09 Suzuki GSXR-600 / GixxerBoys FE / Sliders / More to come....

07-14-2009, 10:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
xplodnstar Moderator Bike: FZ6R - White Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 423 Thanks: 81 Thanked 100 Times in 62 Posts	Hi, everyone! My name is Nova, which is an exploding star, hence the handle. I started riding in 2006 after I bought the MSF course for my husband's birthday. I started on a 2007 Ninja 250 which served me well for 2 1/2 years. I live in Corona in Southern CA and ride to work 4 days a week. I work for a company that leases computers to businesses. As soon as I heard about the FZ6R I was all over the research, finding out everything I could about it before its release. When I finally got the chance to sit on one at the Motorcycle Show, I was in love immediately and set to ordering one from my regular shop. I picked her up only a week after the shop got her in, 1/24/09. __________________ FZ6R White - FE, Wheel Stripes, Flush Blinkers, Heated Grips, Handlebar Helmet Lock, Custom Garage Door Opener, Tank Pad, Corbin Seat, Pink Running Light over Headlight, White LEDs in Headlight, IRC Sliders, LED taillight bulb, Scorpio Alarm, HID Headlight, RT Lowering Link, Pilot Road 2 Tires. (On the way - FZ6 Headers & slip-on, Glowing Windscreen Picture, Stealth Radar Detector, Pink Accent LEDs) Do stickers count?

07-14-2009, 11:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
cbzdel Super Moderator Bike: 2009 FZ6R Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,061 Thanks: 37 Thanked 222 Times in 105 Posts	The name is Chris, I am 24 and live in Tacoma, WA.. I have been riding since May 2009 and the FZ6R was my first bike and is working out great! I have been practicing the twisty's like crazy and can hang with riders who have been at it for years, every one I have rode with has been shocked that I have only been at it for 2 months! I guess I just pick it up fast or am a natural because its seemed simple from the start. I am also a graduate of the MSF class,, which I learned alot from and recommend it to anyone. I chose the FZ6R mainly because of the price, I wanted a Ninja 250 back in 08, but they sold out like crazy, so this year I was shopping around and seen this FZ6R and thought the price was great so went to the dealer and jumped on it ASAP.. I had them truck it to my house because I didnt even know how to ride yet ahah!! I was modding it before I even started riding it because my woman took the keys and hid them until I got my permit and/or license. I work as a structural engineering tech. I hate my boss and want a new job so bad but with the economy in its current position, jobs like mine are hard to come by so I say so I can pay the bills... Thats about it __________________ 2009 De-Badged Raven FZ6R Mods: Intuitive Racing Sliders // Competition Werkes FE // Camcorder & GPS Mounts // Motrax Flush Mounts // Pazzo Shorties // K&N Air & Oil Filters // 6000k HID Kit // Red Wheel Stripes // Tank Slapper Kit // Oberon Fuel Tank Cap / /Axio Tail Bag // +1 Front Sprocket // Integrated Smoked LED Tail Light //

07-14-2009, 12:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
shreveport1 Member Bike: 07 fz6, xs650 chopper Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Shreveport,La. Posts: 99 Thanks: 77 Thanked 24 Times in 20 Posts	Hello everybody,I'm Donny I live in Shreveport,La..I'm a A.S.E. certified Master Auto Mechanic,and i'm shop foreman that's how i'm able to spend so much time on here...I have rode and repaired M/C,s since the age of 11 I've worked for a Yamaha dealership as a service technician and I like to build Yamaha choppers in my spare time.oh and i've only ridden street bike's (legaly anyway) since May of 2008 when I bought my first new bike my 07 fz6. P.S. (the blue ones might be faster,but the red ones are Sexier!!) __________________ 24 hours in a day......24 beers in a case.....coincidence? Last edited by shreveport1; 07-14-2009 at 12:38 PM.

07-14-2009, 02:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Manna69247 Member Bike: eX FZ6 > Bike-less now Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alberton, South Africa Posts: 50 Thanks: 71 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Sorry not a new member, just vdbergj1 from FZ6-Forum My name is Manna, short for Mannetjie my real name. Mannetjie means 'small man' (which I'm not) in Afrikaans, my home language. Living in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. I've been a programmer for years in a big telecommunication company which I part from last year. Now I'm doing web design and anything IT related and hope I'll never get tangled into the big corporate world again - unless its my own I admired motorcycles for years from far, but said I'll never buy one without buying a coffin first, because I'll kill myself (adrenaline junkey). I had a Suzuki LTZ 400 quad for 2 years and discover that I matured enough to behave myself and respect a powerful toy. It was stolen and I missed it allot, but decided to get something more useful than just a quad toy. I bought a brand new 2008 FZ6 S2 Black last year which I had to sell (after 6 months) when I needed the money for our wedding The looks, my riding style and requirements convinced me that a FZ6R will be my next bike - very shortly, although the FZ1 virus is lurking as well Last edited by Manna69247; 07-14-2009 at 02:42 PM.

07-14-2009, 02:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
oyamyers Senior Member Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Yellow all the way! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose, CA. Posts: 157 Thanks: 66 Thanked 42 Times in 21 Posts	My turn! Dwayne here from Bellevue WA. I just got myself back into riding after way too many years behind the wheel of a mini van. Started shopping around for a new bike about three months ago and when I came across the FZ6R, I knew I had found the bike I was looking for. I have been on it almost every day and also taught my 19yr old how to ride it. He now rides a YZF600. Haven't been able to add many mods yet but I've learned a great deal from this forum. My next mods will be the IR no-cut sliders and the gel seat from Yamaha. Keep 2 wheels on the ground!!! __________________ Mods:Seat Cowl // Tinted Windscreen // Flush Mount Signals Front and Rear // FZ6R Grips // Grip Heaters // IR no-cut Sliders // K&N Filter //More to come...

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