New guy with a 2007 FZ6

[MattR302]

Hey guys. New guy here with a new-to-me 2007 FZ6. Bought it 2 weeks ago, 1 owner, 15k miles, stock except for a Puig screen, bar risers, frame sliders, and the dual headlight mod (he spliced into the green wire at the handlebar). The previous owner babied it, almost new condition, except for a few light scratches from a gravel driveway tipover. Needs nothing except for new fluids and a chain cleaning. Already bought a Givi top rack for my 50L trunk.

This bike will be replacing my 2000 Kawi ZX-6R. For the general commuting and occasional 2-up riding I do, the FZ6 will be a better bike for me. I’m not a real aggressive rider, I did a couple track days on the ZX-6R, but don’t see myself doing anymore in the near future. Although the ZX-6R is a couch compared to modern supersport bikes, rides longer than 30 minutes have been uncomfortable on my knees and wrists. So I’m looking forward to selling the Kawi and putting some miles on my FZ6.

And now for some pics:

 

[edgeofnj]

congrats! and :welcome:

 

[Motogiro]

:welcome:to our great family!
The FZ6 will be a great bike. It is so versatile when you get to know it.

Thanks for the pics and post often!

 

[Guitar Man]

My first FZ was just like yours. Blue and an 07. I had a CBR600 before that and I don't miss that bike. The FZ is so much more comfortable. I think you will like it and not miss your Kawi. Congrats.

 

[pookamatic]

LOL - had no idea it would fit in a minivan!

 

[mxgolf]

:welcome: to the best forum out there. Also the best motorcycle too! Nice FZ6 reminds me of mine. The best and fastest color is the Blue. That's kind of a tight squeeze getting that in a SUV. Ride Safe And Enjoy The Ride. :thumbup:

 

[Bowkill144]

Congrats nice bike I just so happened to a buy a 2007 FZ6 yesterday as well! I am new on here as you are and so far I can say these guys are the best bunch on the internet!! Enjoy the new ride!!!
:welcome:

 

[MattR302]

Thanks for the warm welcome, I've already found a lot of helpful info on this site.

Guitar man, I recognize your avatar from SBN, I haven't really been too active on that site lately though, been more on my local CT forum.

And yeah, bike in the minivan is doable, you just have to roll the bike in at like a 45 degree angle. I removed the windscreen and folded the mirrors. Removing the mirrors and possibly the bar ends would've helped a lot. The Kawi was a lot easier to stuff in the van for my trackday, but my DR350 was the worst because it's so tall.

 

[dpaul007]

Congrats and welcome!! Got the same bike I do:thumbup: Have fun with it!

 

[armystrong]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Guitar Man]

Guitar man, I recognize your avatar from SBN, I haven't really been too active on that site lately though, been more on my local CT forum.

I haven't been active on there either. I'm on a local forum and just got back on this one. I've been thinking of going on there and trolling a little just to see what's been going on.

 

[Guitar Man]

Oh, and don't forget to check the steering head bearings. They were good on mine, but apparently they did not pack them well on some. Really one of the only problems you may encounter with this bike.

 

[pookamatic]

Love the kawi pic.

"Are we there yet? Are we there yet?"

 

[shamrocker]

Nice choice! Congratulations!

 

[CBRF3RIDER]

Hey Matt I made the same move myself. Had a 2001 ZX6R that the PO painted up to look like a newer ZZR. Don't miss it in the least bit.

I can't believe you fit those bikes in the minivan! Might have to try this with my grandparents caravan when I'm ready to do a track day with my CBR!


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[turbid]

Congrats and welcome!! Got the same bike I do:thumbup: Have fun with it!

erm how can you both HAVE THE SAME BIKE? :BLAA: (alright i'm playing retard)

OP welcome aboard. enjoy your fz. after getting used to it you ll find it difficult to replace it with other bikes short of an fz1 or an fjr! its a very versatile machine, you can take it a bit off road too if you fancy yes it does it!