New with 2004 fz6. Upgrade questions

[Cgswss]

Ok, I have about 200 miles on a new to me 2004 FZ6. Love the bike! Hate the tack! Hate the mirrors!

Mirrors are real nice if I was thinking about looking at the tattoos on my arms, but not so much for people behind me. IÂ’m thinking IÂ’ll just get bar end mirrors, but the first set I ordered are tiny. I think IÂ’ll send them back and try to find something a little larger.

My biggest complaint is the tack. I guess there is someone, some where, that can see the damn thing in sunlight, but it sure isnÂ’t me! My Dad had a real neat after market tack on his VMax. It ha a big easy to read analog face, built in shif light, and digital speedo ( all one unit). ItÂ’s there anything like that which would work on the FZ? Also, I wish it had a gear indicator. I understand there are after marke gear indicators that can be added on. Has anyone tried one of these on a FZ6?

Other then that, IÂ’m happy with the bike, and frankly I can live without the tack, as this is not a race bike.

Other bikes I have had evened to have a dealer that had a lot of arts and upgrades for just that model. Is there ant supplier like that for the fz6?

After reading this post, I have to say I’m sorry for whatt the built in spelling corrector did to the post. Next time I’ll be more careful what it is typing

 

[Rubberside_Down]

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It's cheap so the wires will be thin. You'll have to find a way to mount it to your tach and the magnet must be pretty close to the pickups to work. I put one on my bike and it's still going a year later..ridden in plenty of storms too.

 

[Motogiro]

:welcome: to our great forum!
The Series2 FZ6 were 2007-2009 had a different instrument cluster and are not a hard deal to change. Check this link. http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-mods/40226-06-07-speedo-conversion-post600517.html#post600517

 

[bricksrheavy]

I have the '06 model and I find the digital rev counter completely useless & unreadable - you can, however, switch the odometer to display revs instead of mileage by pressing the "Select" button, worked for me! [emoji106]

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

The Series2 FZ6 were 2007-2009 had a different instrument cluster and are not a hard deal to change. Check this link. http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-mods/40226-06-07-speedo-conversion-post600517.html#post600517

What tach is that off of? It red lines way before 14,000, an FZ1?



Also, if you want a helmet lock mounted on the bike (or electrical outlet tab), I make those:

 

[Cgswss]

Wow! This is fantastic stuff guys! I just wish they wanted less for the used pods on flee bay. Most everyone I see is over $200 and most around $250 and then I have to get the wiring. Still, it’s a great option. And I love the idea of the gear indicator. Wish I hadn’t already ordered a different helmet lock, that one looks much nicer! So I’ll be checking flee bay often. Also I’m told there is a BIG M/C salvage yard near me ( I’m in port huron, MI) but I don’t know where yet. I now have something else to look for there ( when I find it)

Now to the “ I feel really dumb” department. I wanted to get bar end mirrors, but the ones I ordered will no way fit. When I remove the heavy bar ends on the bike, the expander on the bar end mirror is much too small. I also worry about removing those heavy barends, as I’m sure the weight is there to dampen some of the vibrations in the bars. So any suggestion on bar end mirrors?

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

Just an FYI, that lock and bracket, the lock is a genuine Yamaha part which can be re-keyed to match your IGNITION KEY. (I have the part #) and the bracket comes in black, or frame matching silver.

Also, electrical tab brackets (BMW style outlets attach). Good for battery chargers, air compressor, heated clothing, etc..

 

[Motogiro]

What tach is that off of? It red lines way before 14,000, an FZ1?

Yup, Good eye! Would probably be time to shift anyway!