redFazer
Junior Member
Hello Everyone
I am a long time lurker and first time poster. I need some help picking my next ride.
I have an 2006 FZ6 that I dropped last year (a dumb case of carelessness and target fixation). It was low speed (under 30 mph) crash with no major injuries. But the shop did a crash estimate and gave me a $5500 parts and $2500 labor quote. Even if I were to ask them to just stick to the parts that actually need replacing (they listed everything that had a scratch) - the fork, headlight assembly and other assorted parts would push it past 2500. So I am going through insurance and the bike will get totalled. Hopefully I can buy it back from the insurance and fix it up.
I have a 9 day trip to Colorado coming up in one month and I have to now buy a new ride and get the luggage cases for it. The FZ6 was perfect for me, except for the alternator and wind buffeting over long distances. Since I am planning on doing more touring and would like some electronic farkles - I want to upgrade.
I keep coming back to Fz1 and the Super Tenere. I figure there must be other options as I feel that the FZ1 has too much power (and a smaller tank) and the Tenere is just too expensive. The BMWs are also attractive, but the price is a bit intimidating. Any suggestions would be welcome.
Here is what I am looking for.
1. At least 200 miles on a full tank of gas. Preferably a minimum of 40mpg and 5 gallon tank. (the FZ6 tank was close to perfect)
2. I would like to hook up a GPS, heater gear etc - so larger alternator than the FZ6 for sure. I had two batteries die on me due to Chicago traffic, until I upgraded to Shorai Lithium Iron.
3. Seat height comparable to the FZ6.
4. Neutral seating posture.
5. I use my bike mostly for commuting/touring. In terms of power, I loved the FZ6.Docile in town and stupid fast when I opened it up. For an upgrade I want something with a bit more torque, but pretty similar in terms of HP.
Thanks, Kal
I am a long time lurker and first time poster. I need some help picking my next ride.
I have an 2006 FZ6 that I dropped last year (a dumb case of carelessness and target fixation). It was low speed (under 30 mph) crash with no major injuries. But the shop did a crash estimate and gave me a $5500 parts and $2500 labor quote. Even if I were to ask them to just stick to the parts that actually need replacing (they listed everything that had a scratch) - the fork, headlight assembly and other assorted parts would push it past 2500. So I am going through insurance and the bike will get totalled. Hopefully I can buy it back from the insurance and fix it up.
I have a 9 day trip to Colorado coming up in one month and I have to now buy a new ride and get the luggage cases for it. The FZ6 was perfect for me, except for the alternator and wind buffeting over long distances. Since I am planning on doing more touring and would like some electronic farkles - I want to upgrade.
I keep coming back to Fz1 and the Super Tenere. I figure there must be other options as I feel that the FZ1 has too much power (and a smaller tank) and the Tenere is just too expensive. The BMWs are also attractive, but the price is a bit intimidating. Any suggestions would be welcome.
Here is what I am looking for.
1. At least 200 miles on a full tank of gas. Preferably a minimum of 40mpg and 5 gallon tank. (the FZ6 tank was close to perfect)
2. I would like to hook up a GPS, heater gear etc - so larger alternator than the FZ6 for sure. I had two batteries die on me due to Chicago traffic, until I upgraded to Shorai Lithium Iron.
3. Seat height comparable to the FZ6.
4. Neutral seating posture.
5. I use my bike mostly for commuting/touring. In terms of power, I loved the FZ6.Docile in town and stupid fast when I opened it up. For an upgrade I want something with a bit more torque, but pretty similar in terms of HP.
Thanks, Kal