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FZ1inNH · 02-23-2010, 10:52 AM

Thanks to Admin for locating THIS!

Newmason · 02-23-2010, 12:20 PM

Great read while I sit here at work! Might be picking up my bike tonight!

pyrocpu · 02-23-2010, 03:14 PM

Thanks for the link.

I kinda agree w/ the reviewer on the shift lever feel... Often times, it's a bit difficult to feel if I've clicked up a gear or not...

tractorboy · 02-23-2010, 05:00 PM

Really. maybe im not aware of how other street bikes are with the shifter but Im alway sure im inot the next gear. 1st and 2nd is a little clunky but Im positive im in the next gear. Hmmm something to think about......easier than my suzuki dirt bike I must say though. not sure about other street bikes.....hmmmmmm

Detrich · 02-23-2010, 05:22 PM

Thanks for the link!

I kinda agree with the shifter too... Sometimes I find myself shifting 2 clicks instead of 1. And, on odd occassions the "N" light doesn't even appear unless you go through the sequence perfectly. Not a big deal, but just something I noticed...

Obviously- these are "newbie" issues... But, it's a beginner bike- sorta say- right?

pyrocpu · 02-24-2010, 10:05 PM

My buddy's 2005 SV650--super nice feedback on the shifter feel. Terrific. But then again, he's got ~5K on the clock; maybe ours need to break in more over time?

Allan · 02-25-2010, 12:07 PM

I've got 6000 km's on my baby, and the first and second is still clunky. Thereafter, though, pretty smooth.

Funkmaxtor · 02-25-2010, 12:14 PM

I have almost 10K on mine and I rarely use the clutch to shift. Since I started to speed shift the lack of feedback is no longer a problem. I do use the clutch when in town and I understand what they are saying but if this is the biggest problem with our bikes then we have a great machine!

02-23-2010, 10:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
FZ1inNH Super Moderator Bike: 2009 FZ1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 569 Thanks: 346 Thanked 321 Times in 152 Posts	Yamaha FZ6R Review Thanks to Admin for locating THIS!

02-23-2010, 03:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
pyrocpu Senior Member Bike: 09MY Cadmium Yellow FZ6R Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: From SoCal; live in Tennessee Posts: 417 Thanks: 139 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts Blog Entries: 4	Thanks for the link. I kinda agree w/ the reviewer on the shift lever feel... Often times, it's a bit difficult to feel if I've clicked up a gear or not... __________________ PyroCPU's Cadmium Yellow FZ6R Shogun No-Cut Frame Sliders \| OEM Seat Cowl \| DDM Tuning 4500K HID Headlight \| Smoked LED Taillamp with Integrated Turn Signals \| B2 Industries Fender Eliminator \| LED License Plate Bolt/Lights \| RAM Mount for Garmin GPS \| OEM Double Bubble \| TBR Full Exhaust, Ti \| TBR JuiceBox \| "Pazzo" Shorty Levers

02-23-2010, 05:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
tractorboy Senior Member Bike: 09 FZ6R Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Honeoye NY Posts: 213 Thanks: 37 Thanked 20 Times in 13 Posts	Really. maybe im not aware of how other street bikes are with the shifter but Im alway sure im inot the next gear. 1st and 2nd is a little clunky but Im positive im in the next gear. Hmmm something to think about......easier than my suzuki dirt bike I must say though. not sure about other street bikes.....hmmmmmm __________________ 2009 Cadium Yeller - No Cut Frame sliders (Home Made) Red Rim Tap FE Kit "home made" Star Sticker REMOVED TO DO List - Gear Selector, GPS Bracket, Helmet Lock, ENJOY iT !!!

02-23-2010, 05:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Detrich Senior Member Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6-R - Blue, 2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 - Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,989 Thanks: 637 Thanked 261 Times in 212 Posts	Thanks for the link! I kinda agree with the shifter too... Sometimes I find myself shifting 2 clicks instead of 1. And, on odd occassions the "N" light doesn't even appear unless you go through the sequence perfectly. Not a big deal, but just something I noticed... Obviously- these are "newbie" issues... But, it's a beginner bike- sorta say- right? __________________ 2009 Yamaha FZ6-R - Blue [1.23.2010] - ProGrip CF Tank Protector, Yamaha Blue Seat Cowl, TechSpec SS Tank Grips, Intuitive Racing NC Frame Sliders 2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 - Blue [4.9.2011] - ProGrip CF Tank Protector, Yamaha White Seat Cowl, Shogun NC Crash Kit View My Virtual Garage

02-24-2010, 10:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
pyrocpu Senior Member Bike: 09MY Cadmium Yellow FZ6R Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: From SoCal; live in Tennessee Posts: 417 Thanks: 139 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts Blog Entries: 4	My buddy's 2005 SV650--super nice feedback on the shifter feel. Terrific. But then again, he's got ~5K on the clock; maybe ours need to break in more over time? __________________ PyroCPU's Cadmium Yellow FZ6R Shogun No-Cut Frame Sliders \| OEM Seat Cowl \| DDM Tuning 4500K HID Headlight \| Smoked LED Taillamp with Integrated Turn Signals \| B2 Industries Fender Eliminator \| LED License Plate Bolt/Lights \| RAM Mount for Garmin GPS \| OEM Double Bubble \| TBR Full Exhaust, Ti \| TBR JuiceBox \| "Pazzo" Shorty Levers

02-23-2010, 12:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Newmason Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 209 Thanks: 2 Thanked 16 Times in 13 Posts	Great read while I sit here at work! Might be picking up my bike tonight!

02-25-2010, 12:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Allan Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 46 Thanks: 7 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I've got 6000 km's on my baby, and the first and second is still clunky. Thereafter, though, pretty smooth.

02-25-2010, 12:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
Funkmaxtor Senior Member Bike: 09 FZ6R w/ TBR Exhaust, Juicebox, Flushmounts, FE, Custom LED Underglow, No-Cut Sliders Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pine Grove Pennsylvania Posts: 237 Thanks: 5 Thanked 55 Times in 31 Posts	I have almost 10K on mine and I rarely use the clutch to shift. Since I started to speed shift the lack of feedback is no longer a problem. I do use the clutch when in town and I understand what they are saying but if this is the biggest problem with our bikes then we have a great machine!

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