Hi, new owner in Southern Utah

[nigelcorn]

Last night, I drove my KLR 650 down to Las Vegas, met up with 3 guys, and did a little swap where I drove home with a 2005 FZ6. It is in great shape, with only a couple little nicks. It also came with the M4 carbon exhaust. I'm not sure I like the extra noise, but maybe that will grow on me.

Here is the obligatory pic of my new bike:

Immediately after picking up the new bike, I gassed it up, got on the freeway, and rode it 120 miles home. It is amazing what a difference. I rode a dual sport down there, so I knew it would be different, but I was very impressed. My two previous bikes were a KLR 650 and a Ninja 250, so this amazed me. I looked down at the speedo and was going over 100 one time without even realizing it or meaning to. I am impressed with how smooth it is, even at speed.

Anyway, looking forward to learning more about the bike and putting a LOT of miles on it (I will put probably 10,000 this year just in business trips once a month, plus I almost never drive anymore).

Let me know of any "must do" mods for my bike!

 

[mpb218]

I'll say it and get it out of the way... SLIDERS!!!

OK done.

Congrats on the bike!! What look are you going for? A fender eliminator might be in order, signals, windscreen, etc. Have fun with it!

 

[08fz6]

Welcome, and would say first off FE Kit!!! (fender Eliminator)

 

[FZ1inNH]

:welcome: and congrats! Nice trade up!

The two above hit my first suggestions. Being an '05, do you know if the previous owner had the TPS recall work done?

Ride safe!

 

[nigelcorn]

I have maintenance records from the previous 2 owners. I don't know anything about the TPS recall. I assume it was done because it was in to the dealer for the 6k (or 8k I don't remember) service.

Is there any way to tell if it has been done or not?

As far as mods go, I haven't decided exactly what I want to do yet. I will use it mostly as my everyday commuter, but I want to do some light touring on it (800 mile round trip, once per month). I think the first mods will be sliders and some sort of luggage for it. I am also thinking about getting a stock exhaust back on so it will be quieter.

 

[LERecords]

welcome to the forum :welcome:.

as for mods.. definitly look to a new seat if you are going to do some big miles.. maybe a new windscreen too.. sliders are a must...

enjoy the bike and ride safe :thumbup:

 

[Red Wazp]

Any Yamaha dealer should be able to look up your bike's history for any work done by a Yamaha dealership. It's all in their computer system.
Oh Boy, the grand staircase will be fun on your FZ.

 

[Tremulant]

Welcome! And congrats on the new bike! It's nice to have another Utah rider in the ranks :thumbup:

BTW, if you want to trade for my stock exhaust, just let me know It's much quieter!

 

[reiobard]

congrats on the "New" Bike. Enjoy it , it looks great!



Ride lots and post often!!!

 

[dean2287]

:welcome: from :canada:

Nice lookin bike there, I'm sure you'll love it.. the exhaust will grow on you.

 

[smokenu]

:welcome: great looking FZ6!!!


keep the rubber side down
that's alot of miles you'll be on the road,
make sure you get some gear!

BE SAFE

 

[VEGASRIDER]

Welcome,

I think you're bike use to belonged to another forum member who sold it to a local guy which I don't think ever joined the forum, then I think he sold it to you. He had a 2005 FZ6, blue with the M4 Exhaust. I'm pretty sure it's the same bike.

 

[abacall]

:welcome: Glad to have another Utahn here.
Check out the Utah thread we just started. Lookie here....
Hope to see you out there!

 

[idanny]

Here is a pic of the bike from a year ago. Was the guy you bought it from named mark? I believe that was his name. I sold it to him about 9 months ago. This bike was always very well taken care of. Great buy. I put the m4 exhaust on after the pic on the left. the pic on the right is just when I put it on.

 

[dean2287]

Welcome, and would say first off FE Kit!!! (fender Eliminator)

+1 on that