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joloy133 · 01-02-2010, 11:36 PM

Here's an article of interest.......
Tested and Customized: Yamaha FZ6R - Sportbike Club

fz6rwolf · 01-03-2010, 08:30 AM

Sounds like they made a mean machine, guess if you have the funds a great thing to do. The 2 brothers exhaust and juicebox adding 15+ hp at a shot sounds a little high though, I'd think 10hp around but I sure wouldn't mind 15 more horses for quick starts in traffic.

Roaddawg · 01-03-2010, 03:10 PM

Not too fond of the 'naked' conversion. I like the fairings...otherwise I would have bought an FZ6

**dart1963** · 01-06-2010, 10:06 AM

Interesting to see another write-up, though I have a few thoughts on some of what was said.

#1 on the list, loud pipes piss people off.. most of the time. If someone cuts you off, it's not because they couldn't hear you, it's because they didn't see you (and that's our responsibility to be aware at all times). Heck, most people don't hear police and ambulances behind them, they see the flashing lights.

Also, as I've been reading, you can have the best suspension in the world, but if your braking hard or accelerating hard at the wrong time in a turn it won't make a bit of a difference. Sure there is probably improvement for the FZ6R, but even better, and free, is to learn to ride our bike for what it is.

I was surprised, after all else they did, they never touched on the brakes or tires...

And, personal preference, I like my fairings... I like the naked look on some bikes as well, but I bought this bike for it's looks with fairing.

Just my 2cents... (now I'm broke...)

joloy133 · 01-06-2010, 12:17 PM

I agree with the panels assessment of the bike's potential. The cosmetic stuff is an individual thing. It's always interesting to get a take on how other owners customize their bike and why.

cbzdel · 01-06-2010, 03:59 PM

naked conversion = lame

he should of started with an FZ6, I have seen my FZ6R without the fairing and its DAMN UGLY, brakets hanging all over, and the air duct area looks completely unfinished..

01-02-2010, 11:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
joloy133 Senior Member Bike: FZ6R-Cadmium Yellow Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Vallejo, CA (NorCal) Posts: 616 Thanks: 17 Thanked 99 Times in 79 Posts	custom mod Here's an article of interest....... Tested and Customized: Yamaha FZ6R - Sportbike Club

01-03-2010, 08:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
fz6rwolf Senior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 504 Thanks: 41 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts	Sounds like they made a mean machine, guess if you have the funds a great thing to do. The 2 brothers exhaust and juicebox adding 15+ hp at a shot sounds a little high though, I'd think 10hp around but I sure wouldn't mind 15 more horses for quick starts in traffic. __________________ "Be nice, until it's time not to be nice" (Roadhouse) Cortech saddlebags, tank bag, decals removed. Someday hardcase bags, aftermarket touring windshield to be light sport-tourer. Ride whenever you can, it's better therapy than medications!!!

01-03-2010, 03:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Roaddawg Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R (Yes, the "R") Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa Valley, CA Posts: 1,653 Thanks: 635 Thanked 490 Times in 308 Posts	Not too fond of the 'naked' conversion. I like the fairings...otherwise I would have bought an FZ6 __________________ Roaddawg

01-06-2010, 03:59 PM	#6 (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	naked conversion = lame he should of started with an FZ6, I have seen my FZ6R without the fairing and its DAMN UGLY, brakets hanging all over, and the air duct area looks completely unfinished.. __________________ 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 //

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01-06-2010, 10:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
dart1963 Super Moderator Bike: '09 FZ6R Raven Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bluemont, Virginia Posts: 3,284 Thanks: 1,200 Thanked 1,116 Times in 724 Posts Blog Entries: 2	Interesting to see another write-up, though I have a few thoughts on some of what was said. #1 on the list, loud pipes piss people off.. most of the time. If someone cuts you off, it's not because they couldn't hear you, it's because they didn't see you (and that's our responsibility to be aware at all times). Heck, most people don't hear police and ambulances behind them, they see the flashing lights. Also, as I've been reading, you can have the best suspension in the world, but if your braking hard or accelerating hard at the wrong time in a turn it won't make a bit of a difference. Sure there is probably improvement for the FZ6R, but even better, and free, is to learn to ride our bike for what it is. I was surprised, after all else they did, they never touched on the brakes or tires... And, personal preference, I like my fairings... I like the naked look on some bikes as well, but I bought this bike for it's looks with fairing. Just my 2cents... (now I'm broke...)

01-06-2010, 12:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
joloy133 Senior Member Bike: FZ6R-Cadmium Yellow Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Vallejo, CA (NorCal) Posts: 616 Thanks: 17 Thanked 99 Times in 79 Posts	I agree with the panels assessment of the bike's potential. The cosmetic stuff is an individual thing. It's always interesting to get a take on how other owners customize their bike and why.

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