New Tank Grip

[Roaddawg]

I came across this on Ebay today. This might be a good solution for those of you with the 2009 white bike that want to cover up the tank graphics. The pic isn't of a 6R, but you get the idea.

2009 - 2010 Yamaha FZ6R Tech Spec, TechSpec : eBay Motors (item 250587944533 end time Mar-28-10 20:23:33 PDT)

[cavcuz05]

Originally Posted by Roaddawg

I came across this on Ebay today. This might be a good solution for those of you with the 2009 white bike that want to cover up the tank graphics. The pic isn't of a 6R, but you get the idea.

2009 - 2010 Yamaha FZ6R Tech Spec, TechSpec : eBay Motors (item 250587944533 end time Mar-28-10 20:23:33 PDT)

Great solution...just someone will have to take the plunge to see if in fact the grips will actually cover the entire graphic

[neshi]

Originally Posted by cavcuz05

Great solution...just someone will have to take the plunge to see if in fact the grips will actually cover the entire graphic

Well i just took one form the team and will see once my bike comes back form the shop!

It sucks when you bring your bike in because it was forecast to rain all week and now the sun is out the day is at 70* and you are stuck in your car!

[Detrich]

has anyone installed & have pix of tank grips that just cover the lower black portion of the tank? ie where your knees squeeze/ touch on our bike? i've heard that a non-slip grip there improves riding posture and handling by preventing your body from moving around... i've circled the area that i'm talking about...

[Briguy453]

Just ordered mine from kneedraggers. Will post a pic when it gets here.

[Detrich]

i looked on knee draggers but they didn't have one for FZ6R... only r1 and r6?

[creggur]

Originally Posted by Detrich

has anyone installed & have pix of tank grips that just cover the lower black portion of the tank? ie where your knees squeeze/ touch on our bike? i've heard that a non-slip grip there improves riding posture and handling by preventing your body from moving around... i've circled the area that i'm talking about...

Put a set on my VFR and I gotta tell ya - probably the best $50 I've spent since I bought the bike. Granted, the VFR has a bit more sporting riding position than the Fizzer, but it has made a HUGE difference in comfort and riding performance.

It's easier to support my weight with my lower body, absolutely no weight on the bars during braking, and if you like to hang off, something other than a slick tank for your leg to hold.

A bonus is that my tank isn't getting the piss scratched out of it by me trying to do all of those things with leather or denim sliding back and forth, and up and down on my tank. Good stuff...

If the Fizzer were mine and not the wife's I would put them on the little black area as that seems to be right where my legs fall when I sit on it. You'd probably be the only one that knew they were there...

[Detrich]

Thanks Creg.. I'm pretty much sold and definitely going to get them. And, that little black area is also exactly where my knee scuff marks are too! <lol>

The hard part now is just deciding which brand/ type to get. I'd prefer ones that fit exactly on that little black area you mentioned. Some brands claim to be for FZ6R, but then when you look at the pictures they apply -above- that area- ie on the painted area of the tank, which is no good. (ie like the one in Roaddawg's photo above.)

Did you put clear ones or colored matched ones?

Originally Posted by creggur

If the Fizzer were mine and not the wife's I would put them on the little black area as that seems to be right where my legs fall when I sit on it. You'd probably be the only one that knew they were there...

[Briguy453]

Originally Posted by Detrich

i looked on knee draggers but they didn't have one for FZ6R... only r1 and r6?

Oh. I ordered the stomp grip pads instead of the ones posted above. I also wanted something so I could have better grip with my knees rather than aethetic purposes. Kneedraggers is weird though. Enter search for fz6 but just do 2009 model year and it will specify on the part whether its for the fz6 or fz6r. Also just ordered the new puig racing dark smoke windscreen from them. Looking forward to the installs.

[Detrich]

ah, found it... Stompgrip Traction Pads - Yamaha FZ6R - 2009 to 2010

did you get the clear of the black? i'm thinking that i'll have to cut it to fit the plastic area regardless, as most tank grips all seem to fit above that spot- ie on the painted area of the tank.