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  1. meadeam

    suspension improvement and adjustment

    I've had my FZ6 for several weeks now, and have put it through it's paces in the twisties. I'm not an advanced rider, but I want more out of the suspension. The front end dives under breaking, and feels unstable in turns. It is very, very soft and springy. It may actually be low on oil; I'll...
  2. A

    FZ6N Clip-on and rearset mod reccomendations

    New to the forums: Looking to get new rearsets and clip-ons for my 2006 FZ6N that will give a lower riding posture something that wont break the bank. Thank you!
  3. J

    Thoughts on converting 05FZ6 to dedicated track bike?

    I don't have a lot of track experience (1 CS course) but interested in converting my current 05 FZ6 commuter into a dedicated track bike. I heard it is better to start on a 300 for a track bike and it's a lot cheaper (tires go through faster?) Curious what everyone's thoughts are
  4. gtosteve65

    FZ6 vs R6

    Hello Everyone, After my recent track day I want to go back. Bad. But... my FZ6 is my workhorse, I go touring on it, commuting, pleasure rides. I do NOT want to hurt it. So.... Track bike is needed. I'm not ready to dump money just yet, but I started looking. 07-09 FZ6. I am on an 08...
  5. gtosteve65

    First Track Day. Now many more to come

    On Saturday I did my first track day at New York Safety Track. It was an amazing experience and I highly suggest it if you live in the Northeast. Friday I took the ride up from Long Island to Albany where my friend lives. I had the FZ6 in full touring mode. I had custom built hardcases, a tail...
  6. O

    The phoenix rises!

    After high-siding my FZ6N race bike @ 110km p/hr, nearly 4 months ago, today she was back on track! I decided to fix it instead of parting it out. 2003 R6 forks, calipers and Dako adapter kit. New YSS rear shock. New Dunlop race tyres. front wheel straightened and trued up. $45...
  7. Z

    My 2nd time with FZ6N on track

    On track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv3Z9PlNm7Q Also hit the gravelbed once: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guYCtlPXM9w
  8. B

    WTB: FZ6 wheels

    Greetings! I am looking to purchase some wheels for the FZ6. Front and rear wheels. Any color is fine. It would be great if the brake discs were still attached. I want to have a set of tires for track-use only so I can have more fun at the track without burning up my regular street tires...
  9. M

    FZ6 Clip ons - Track

    I picked up a 2006 FZ6 with no fairings earlier for a good price. I am looking to take it to the track this season and am interested in clip ons for it. Im not even sure if the bars on mine right now are stock, the bars are cut so bar ends wont go in and they look lower than normal. (Pic...
  10. Zealot

    Old Bike Restoration

    Quick question for those who've hopefully done this before: I'm trying to grab a lower displacement and/or slower track bike for next year - and keep it on the cheap side. For what will be my first year of consistent track riding, I'd like to get something slower so that my corner entry and...
  11. chnordiste

    Nurburging Nordschleife experience

    One of a dream I had for a long time was to make a lap on the nordschleife, nurburgring historical racetrack. This track id pretty singular : 21 km long, 73 curves, up tu 17% slope, and open to every street legal vehicule (car, motorcycle, motorhome, bus ...) The trip for paris is 6h00...
  12. Zealot

    First Track Day!

    Heya, folks! Some of you may be out of the loop on my even more recent bike purchase; the CBR600F4i that I'd owned previously was a lemon, so I sold it at a loss and purchased a 2009 Triumph Daytona 675. It's been a lovely bike, with tons of character and absolute smoothness. Uniquely, the ECU...
  13. T

    FZ6 on the track

    So I just finished my second ever track day at Gingerman raceway. My first was three years ago at ACC, and both were done on my well worn FZ6. I'm thinking I'm going to do many, many more of these and I was really impressed with what I was able to do with what is basically a standard motorcycle...
  14. trepetti

    Need tips on how to remove both wheels for tire change

    Hi everyone, Rachel is getting new shoes, a brand new set pr PR4s. I have removed both wheels at the same time before, but I can't say I was ever happy with the stability of the bike while I wait for the shop to finish the mounting, so I am tapping into the collective FZ6 brain-trust to get...
  15. thisisbenji

    Some More Track Photos

    Riding the track is always so much fun! Except for the part that I never really want to ride on the street after. ACC South 5-29-16 - Album on Imgur
  16. beatle

    Penske 8993 shock

    Well, I've found a new home for my FZ6 so I'm returning the bike to (mostly) stock and selling my Penske shock. I bought this shock new last summer after taking the FZ6 to California Superbike School. I had it sprung for a 175lb rider and said that I would do only a few track days a year, so...
  17. gullywasher

    New to me 2008 FZ6... not what I expected.

    So I was looking for a decent machine that I could permanently strip of lights, mirrors and other unnecessary parts so as to have a ready-to-rock track day bike. I don't have the time to always be fixing stuff, so I wanted something that wasn't highly sought after by your typical squid or likely...
  18. T

    First track day!

    Just wanted to share my first track day photo with you guys. only purchased 3 cause they are way too expensive. Just wanted these for memories. Lol. Photos taken by caliphotograpy and was at the buttonwillow raceway. Any suggestions on my body position?
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  20. raja777m

    My first track day

    Hi Guys, had my first track day at Carolina Motorsports Park, SC. Around 19 people showed up and I learned that I suck in so many levels on track. Luckily I didn't fall, but went out of the track around 4 times, (3 times being the same spot). Started my day at 9 am, I was exhausted by 3pm, is...
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