protein anchor
Junior Member
So here's my story. I was riding a 2008 KLR650 and then realized I needed some highway power - I'm 6-7 330 lbs (of pure man
), so my choices were limited. I went to the shop - they had two 2008 FZ6s sitting there, Raven and Blue. I sat on it, liked it a lot. Then, I came across this site and learned a bit about the bike. I felt that it would be great for me on the highway based on your sites' descriptions.
You guys were right on! :rockon:
I am varying the RPMs and doing plenty of shorter runs (20 miles) with engine braking, etc. But, let me tell you, when I want to go - I GO! No worries of power now. I'm getting used to the bike now, I have about 130 miles logged including some interstate, still rarely going past 7000. There is power to spare here. There is a very steep hill on my way to work that is about 1 mile long, the bike pulls me perfectly, even in 5th and 6th gear. I am impressed! Not a problem around town either.
Anyway, below are some pics - the Raven is tough to keep clean, but I'll manage. I have a Puig racing screen ordered, although I must say, the stock WS does an admirable job. I also have black Cortech sportbag and Nelson-Rigg Mini tank bag as well. I opted for the Yamaha tank protector too, to keep my gut and jacket off the pretty black surface
.
Anyway, I look forward to contributing to the forum. Thanks for helping me make the right choice!
![IMG_0904.jpg IMG_0904.jpg](https://www.600riders.com/data/attachments/12/12020-d799b9cf06c1985a9feaf7f1f15d4c48.jpg)
![IMG_0905.jpg IMG_0905.jpg](https://www.600riders.com/data/attachments/12/12021-5cc3afd0139aec14954a90fd05feeb04.jpg)
![IMG_0908.jpg IMG_0908.jpg](https://www.600riders.com/data/attachments/12/12022-06c7b96ae7d2afc50d0f33855f212d7d.jpg)
![IMG_0907-1.jpg IMG_0907-1.jpg](https://www.600riders.com/data/attachments/12/12023-5cce3783f9b02e4252613f5a6859232e.jpg)
You guys were right on! :rockon:
I am varying the RPMs and doing plenty of shorter runs (20 miles) with engine braking, etc. But, let me tell you, when I want to go - I GO! No worries of power now. I'm getting used to the bike now, I have about 130 miles logged including some interstate, still rarely going past 7000. There is power to spare here. There is a very steep hill on my way to work that is about 1 mile long, the bike pulls me perfectly, even in 5th and 6th gear. I am impressed! Not a problem around town either.
Anyway, below are some pics - the Raven is tough to keep clean, but I'll manage. I have a Puig racing screen ordered, although I must say, the stock WS does an admirable job. I also have black Cortech sportbag and Nelson-Rigg Mini tank bag as well. I opted for the Yamaha tank protector too, to keep my gut and jacket off the pretty black surface
Anyway, I look forward to contributing to the forum. Thanks for helping me make the right choice!
![IMG_0904.jpg IMG_0904.jpg](https://www.600riders.com/data/attachments/12/12020-d799b9cf06c1985a9feaf7f1f15d4c48.jpg)
![IMG_0905.jpg IMG_0905.jpg](https://www.600riders.com/data/attachments/12/12021-5cc3afd0139aec14954a90fd05feeb04.jpg)
![IMG_0908.jpg IMG_0908.jpg](https://www.600riders.com/data/attachments/12/12022-06c7b96ae7d2afc50d0f33855f212d7d.jpg)
![IMG_0907-1.jpg IMG_0907-1.jpg](https://www.600riders.com/data/attachments/12/12023-5cce3783f9b02e4252613f5a6859232e.jpg)
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