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travstoll · 02-17-2010, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonKerr

I put Pirelli Diablo Rossos on in a 160/60 and was really disappointed to find out that tire has an extremely high crown....

I have always been taught and thought you should keep tire size in balance with the rim. Even with that 170 pilot power the geometry of it is size going to change when you shove it into a 160 rim. Here is a good example of this and how a tires geometry changes with the size of rim:

Taken from Sport Rider.

I will definatley try the pilot powers next, but I may stick with the 160 tire. I most certainly need to do some more reading on the subject before I make any final decisions.

SSgtBaarnes · 02-18-2010, 03:45 PM

My name is Mike and I'm living in Victoria, TX. Always wanted to learn to ride so last year I went through the MSG course at the local college and promptly bought my bike. I've got the 2009 FZ6R in all black and I love it. Made the purchase in September of 09 and have currently put 2200 miles on the bike. Figure the more I'm on, the better I get and besides, it's so much fun!

As for work, I'm an air traffic controller and former US Marine. Semper Fi.

Mike

dako81 · 02-26-2010, 11:08 PM

My name is Brad and you're more likely to find me on your FZ6 sister site Yamaha FZ6 Forum Community where I'm a somewhat established member (I've been around since the site went up). I own a 2007 FZ6 and enjoy motorcycling among other things.

drew95gt · 02-26-2010, 11:40 PM

Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Andy and I am from Marysville, Ohio (just northwest of Columbus) and I currently ride a 2004 Ninja 250. I am a Registered Respiratory Therapist and an avid motorcycle enthusiast. I am looking to get a new or slightly used FZ6R hopefully by summer. This seems like a very informative site with a great group of riders....can't wait to meet and talk with all of ya!

richard10666 · 03-10-2010, 05:23 PM

Hi Guys
New to this forum
Just a quick Hi from london UK

all the Best
Richard

**dart1963** · 03-10-2010, 07:05 PM

Welcome...
I was born in OH (Columbus but grew up South of there in Hillsboro), still have family in OH but they migrated to Cinci.

And London, can't wait to get the wife over there for a vacation when the kids are in college. Spent 2 1/2 years there stationed at Feltwell (just North of London) and spent many a weekend running the streets of London 'till the wee hours of the night.

MikeN02 · 03-11-2010, 10:52 PM

Welcome all...

Kind of scared/jealous of you guys who all just started riding and bought a brand new bike...

I started on a used and glad I did as I went down many times.

But if you trust in your own skills enough to get a brand new bike then more power to you!

travstoll · 03-12-2010, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeN02

I started on a used and glad I did as I went down many times.

Ditto, cept I have only been down once. Welcome to everyone as well, this is a great resource for anyone that has an fz6r (or xj...whatever europe got and we didn't

)

bjs045 · 03-17-2010, 11:28 AM

I've been trollin these forums since Dec '09. Thought I'd officially say "Hello". Picked up my FZ6R Dec. '09 (X-Mas present to myself)

As a new street rider and bike owner I'd just like to say thanks to everyone who has posted here. Your knowledge is much appreciated!

bikerMommy · 03-17-2010, 06:11 PM

Hi everyone, I'm Cheryl and I live in Columbus, GA. I bought my white/pink FZ6R in May '09 but just found this site a few days ago. I've done several little mods (several more to come), and it's exciting to read about what other ppl are doing to their FZ6Rs. Thanks guys!

03-10-2010, 05:23 PM	#125 (permalink)
richard10666 Junior Member Bike: FZ6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Isleworth Middlesex Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New Guy Hi Guys New to this forum Just a quick Hi from london UK all the Best Richard

03-11-2010, 10:52 PM	#127 (permalink)
MikeN02 Senior Member Bike: 07 YZF R6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,964 Thanks: 276 Thanked 326 Times in 212 Posts	Welcome all... Kind of scared/jealous of you guys who all just started riding and bought a brand new bike... I started on a used and glad I did as I went down many times. But if you trust in your own skills enough to get a brand new bike then more power to you! __________________ RIP 07/31/10

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02-18-2010, 03:45 PM	#122 (permalink)
SSgtBaarnes Member Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Victoria, TX Posts: 38 Thanks: 19 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts	My name is Mike and I'm living in Victoria, TX. Always wanted to learn to ride so last year I went through the MSG course at the local college and promptly bought my bike. I've got the 2009 FZ6R in all black and I love it. Made the purchase in September of 09 and have currently put 2200 miles on the bike. Figure the more I'm on, the better I get and besides, it's so much fun! As for work, I'm an air traffic controller and former US Marine. Semper Fi. Mike

02-26-2010, 11:08 PM	#123 (permalink)
dako81 Junior Member Bike: FZ-6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Zoo Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My name is Brad and you're more likely to find me on your FZ6 sister site Yamaha FZ6 Forum Community where I'm a somewhat established member (I've been around since the site went up). I own a 2007 FZ6 and enjoy motorcycling among other things.

02-26-2010, 11:40 PM	#124 (permalink)
drew95gt Junior Member Bike: Ninja 250 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Marysville, OH Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Andy and I am from Marysville, Ohio (just northwest of Columbus) and I currently ride a 2004 Ninja 250. I am a Registered Respiratory Therapist and an avid motorcycle enthusiast. I am looking to get a new or slightly used FZ6R hopefully by summer. This seems like a very informative site with a great group of riders....can't wait to meet and talk with all of ya!

03-10-2010, 07:05 PM	#126 (permalink)
dart1963 Super Moderator Bike: '09 FZ6R Raven Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bluemont, Virginia Posts: 3,284 Thanks: 1,201 Thanked 1,116 Times in 724 Posts Blog Entries: 2	Welcome... I was born in OH (Columbus but grew up South of there in Hillsboro), still have family in OH but they migrated to Cinci. And London, can't wait to get the wife over there for a vacation when the kids are in college. Spent 2 1/2 years there stationed at Feltwell (just North of London) and spent many a weekend running the streets of London 'till the wee hours of the night.

03-17-2010, 11:28 AM	#129 (permalink)
bjs045 Senior Member Bike: 09' FZ6R Raven Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 454 Thanks: 125 Thanked 143 Times in 82 Posts	I've been trollin these forums since Dec '09. Thought I'd officially say "Hello". Picked up my FZ6R Dec. '09 (X-Mas present to myself) As a new street rider and bike owner I'd just like to say thanks to everyone who has posted here. Your knowledge is much appreciated!

03-17-2010, 06:11 PM	#130 (permalink)
bikerMommy Member Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 40 Thanks: 4 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Hi everyone, I'm Cheryl and I live in Columbus, GA. I bought my white/pink FZ6R in May '09 but just found this site a few days ago. I've done several little mods (several more to come), and it's exciting to read about what other ppl are doing to their FZ6Rs. Thanks guys!

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