2007 Yamaha FZ6 - My Long Term Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 มี.ค. 2019
- Today I give you guys my thoughts as I do a long term review of my 2007 Yamaha FZ6 motorcycle! Sad day to do this, as I have decided to sell it, but happy to see it go to one of my best friends. I have been riding it for almost 5 years now and have loved every moment. It is a good-looking bike, it is a fricken STUD as far as reliability, and it is a lot of fun. I have loved every moment with this bike. A few more videos to come!
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Hey there Inja,
I bought my mint condition 2006 FZ6 2 1/2 years ago as my first street bike. I did a ton of research ahead of time and you were a major factor in my purchase decision. I'm super sad to see you sell yours, but wanted to just say Thanks for the info and help you've provided along the way. I wouldn't have owned this bike without you!
I'll stay subscribed and keep watching your videos because frankly, you just seem like a good person. Keep the vids coming! :)
I'm humbled, and so glad I could help! I have some cool things in store, so I'm glad to have you along the ride 👊🏼
Down tuned 2004 R6 motor and brakes, what else can a person ask for, it's a brilliant bike, getting mine in a couple of months
You'll love it! Awesome bike 💯
You like it? I’m getting mine tomorrow!
In my opinion, this is the best bike for money period.
98 hp out of the box and it revs like hell, while you're comfortable.
I just tuned mine up for this season, I'm sad to see yours go, brother.
Sad day, but moving on to bigger and better things in life! The bike was just a stepping stone and a great learning experience 🙏
Got a 2007 in black back in November. I'm so glad to hear that it's such a good beginner bike, since many of my friends kept telling me 600cc was too big. I'm gonna miss your maintenance vids, though
You'll still be getting them. 👌🏼
As I said, this is going to be going to a good friend of mine, and we'll be riding around together and I'll help him with maintenance to do videos still.
It is a gorgeous looking bike, one of the best of the last 25 years.
Thnx for the review, this is one of the best ones. I fell in love with this bike the moment I saw it. Want to get it ones I can finish my driving licence exams, which you know, is something I can't do right now...
I just bought a 2008 fz6 that was dropped (only scratched a bit) so I got a great deal and I think I'm in love. Have only ridden it for the two hour ride home in the cold rain but not even that couldn't ruin the experience. I had only ridded an 1100cc shadow sabre before this and it is a dream. I love this bike and expect to love it for years based on your videos. Speaking of your videos thanks for all the maintenance videos I'm sure they will come in handy!
Same bike here. Took off most of the rattly plastic and made it naked. Other mods and repairs were fun and easy. It reminds me of my Toyota trucks - reliable, affordable and easy to work on. One thing you mention that is very true is there is another machine lurking in the upper RPM's. When you unleash that power it is always a surprise. With Michelin Road 5 tires handling improved significantly. Only one small complaint is I am 6'1" and it does feel slightly undersized compared to other bikes I've ridden over the years. Take care brother!
Just bought an 08 great vids cant wait to customize it and get rid of all the stock. Beautul bike! So excited to mod it out woo wee!!
I bought my 2009 FZ6 at the beginning of the summer, $3,000 with only 2,000 miles on it, I absolutely love it!!
Wow!!! Great deal!
Just got one 2006 with 40 000 km for 2400$ canadian dollars (1765 usd). I'll go get her in 2 days. I CAN'T WAIT! that r6 sound man. gives me shivers since im 10 y-old.
getting this exact bike as my first bike today !! can't wait for the ride home
You're going to love it!
I bought a modded 05 fz6 just over a month with 17000 miles for $1300. I've already done over 1000 miles and I'm in love with it. Wish I had the black frame and motor though.
Looking at picking up an FZ6 soon. Thank you for the video
Hey, really happy I found your site. I have this exact same bike. Same year, color etc. Bought it privately last summer for $3800 (Canadian ie about$2850 US) Only 3500 original KM on it, so looked like it just came off the showroom floor. Doing the math, the original owner was logging an average of 320 KM per year, or about 200 miles. I have no regrets. Just reinstalled the battery day before yesterday, turned the key, pushed the starter button and boom, fired instantly. This is not my first bike, but I have not ridden since 2006 when I was nearly killed on my Honda V65 Magna. Took me a lot of years to get the courage back up to ride again. I wasn't sure what I wanted in a bike, but when I test drove a 600 sport bike, I was astonished at the power. I'm sure it would keep up to my old Magna which, back in the 80's was the fastest production motorcycle available. So I decided a 600 would be all the bike I want or need. Then I came across your twin and for the price and insanely low mileage, it was a steal. I put 2600 KM on it last summer, which was almost the same as the original owner over the course of 11 years. And I bought it in August! Well, I'm 62 years old and couldn't be happier with this bike. Like you said, great for puttering around town, but is a rocket when you need it to be. Expect I'll be keeping mine for many years to come. Thanks for your videos. Lots of really good info. Cheers!
Have fun on it! Thanks for watching 💯
Notso EasyRyder
, Great post I enjoyed reading it. Similar story to yourself in 2006 I had a bad accident, drunk driver drove into my lane coming from opposite direction hit me head on, I remember looking her in the eyes as she was about 20ft away, anyway, wheelchair job for 2 months back in work 8 months later.
I did jump back on the horse, I had GSXR 750' before bike I had an accident forced apon me, Ha I was riding for 9.5 years everyday basically before it, had spills off bikes my own fault woop's. I have the same bike you do now. All i can say is its the best bike I've ever owned. (wanted one since they came out, Had an old Fz1 then, I have the fizzy 4 years now) I have mine set like Inja, lower bars, better fork springs and it matches the gsxr for fun. Best all around bike on the market even now for me. I'm a seasoned driver like yourself, monsoon rain, snow, etc. Be safe an enjoy, oh and she like gentle cruising too but great sticky tyre's lower bars and the bike is a track tool. Loads of vid's on YT . i'll be keeping mine for many year's to come too, :) again be safe , From Ireland.
Great review bro thanks
I totally agree. That's the reason I have owned two naked version's FZ6N. 06 and 07 model's
Got mine last year, S2 2007, blue color with just 620 miles on the clock. Beautiful bike and comfortable even for tall lads. I'm 6 5 btw. Thanks for all the cool vids man!
Oh wow, that thing is brand new. Have fun with it! 👊🏼
Had blue 06 loved it, Maine to key west trip with sidebags. Camped out, great adventure.
Great review, great bike, I had one but the naked version.
Getting one in 2 days im excited
Just got a 2004 fz6 with 8k miles and rebuilt the forks new chain sprocket ⚙️fluids and she’s running like a charm this is a great bike I’ve put about 1000 miles on her since last week 😅I can’t stop riding her
FZ6S S2 08’ owner here for about a year. Your videos has been very educational for me. Sad to see the bike moving to a new owner!
Same, but glad I helped out with my videos! Looking to make more as it needs the spark plugs changed and some other upcoming maintenance.
Could you do a video for belly pan installation?
@@sufihakim the Power bronze bellypan I got comes with step-by-step instructions 👌🏽
Love the mirrors! I have the 08 in the same exact paint job and a blue belly pan.
Very cool bro!
You sold me! First bike after Honda CB400SS 40 yrs ago. At age 60 now, I can enjoy riding hours without backaches. Don't need to drag a knee or approach 14,000 rpm to have fun. This bike does it all!
Yep, great for everything.
Very capable of literally doing it all ;)
Great video brother and your a great friend to do that for your friend.for a first bike that's a great choice GOD bless you. Safe riding.
I've got the same bike and rode it for 40.000Km in the past 2 years. I love my bike while it never broke down.
Favorite bike Ive owned.
Thanks man. I'm looking for a good first bike I think I'm gonna go with a FZ 6.
trying to find one now...rode an FZR600 back in the late 90s...think this will be a good match for me now.
Kickass video
I've always wanted an FZ6 or an FZ1.... but back in 2011 I ended up getting the FZ6R as my 1st bike. It was by no means a bad choice though....she has served me very well almost 8 years later with nearly 50,000 miles! But tbh, I feel that any Yamaha motorcycle is a winner in my book.
I agree, Yamaha has great bikes that are very reliable for long periods of time. I rode with a guy with an FZ6r for a while and it's a cool bike, too. He likes it a lot.
I've owned a few bikes now and this bike seems like the perfect combination/fit for me man. Hoping to grab one this summer
You'll love it 💯
I got one dude! 06 s1N well taken care of. It's better than expected. Your review is spot on sir@@TheInja.
@@djlancer88 congrats brother 🔥 enjoy
Shooting for 100k miles on mine. LOVE IT. This thing is a tank.
I just got me my 2004 FZ6 i am super stoked
Heck yeah man!! Congrats and enjoy!
Ah man!!! I just found this channel!!! And you sold the Fz?! Its AMAZING. Is your buddy gonna do maintenance videos?!
He said he was going to, but he probably won't. Haha
I love this video. very useful.
my question is how does it feel when you take a passenger? because there is no backrest for the passenger
Its good, I never felt unsafe just don't do wheelies 😉
I bought one last week and shocked how much reaction time it has, great bike so far. Mine is a 2006 with 22,020 miles got a good deal on it.
Great bike.
@Tim Horton, how much would you value one with 25,000 miles on it?
@@healthinspector8133 I'm not really sure, mine is worth 3,100 if I resell it.
They are really cool motorcycles.
I have a FZS 600 (2002), And I am loving it, even though it's old.
Hey, man, still fast. Haha
@@TheInja Yeah, can't wait to tune all four carbs when I have to do that.
@@CarlMarx haha yeaaah that's fun 😆
Hi, where did you find that bottom belly and how much it cost? As i'm the new baked owner of FZ6 and would like to upgrade so any information is more than useful. Thanks
What about its clutch? There's lots of fz6f owners saying that is horrible hard to press?
I just picked up a 06 with 5500 kilometers on the odometer. It’s literally like a new bike. While looking up info on these things your videos keep popping up. I’m excited to see what I can do to it and how many kms I can rack up 👌
What’s your favorite mod to yours?
Heck yeah, man!! You'll love it. I have done a lot of simple mods with it and like them all. I actually have a video about All Mods (linked at the end of the video at the end screen)
Im riding Fz6 s2 Fazer with 74k km’s on it. Its from 07. Always been looked at after 10k km’s by garage. Had every year winter maintenance and still start and go. I’ve heard that these motors can easy go 150k km’s with good maintenance. Maybe even more. 😄 very good beginner/intermediate bike since at low rev its easy going. At high rev it packs a punch 😎.
do you have a link to your revzilla passenger seat handles?
my complaint is no abs here in USA and vibration from handlebars on long rides. too bad yamaha didnt improve much on the fz8.
where did you get the belly pan?
First Bike?!!!
Here in the UK you do:
A compulsory basic training which enables you to ride a 125cc on the roads as a learner. No more than approx 12 bhp. I recall you have to be at least 17 years old.
Then it gets a bit complex regarding where you can go next.
If you're below something like 24 years old, you take 3 tests: theory, off road and then on road. You are then restricted to no more the 47 bhp with a specific power to weigh ratio. If you're good enough, you'll get your A2 licence
Once you've done that, and you've got two years riding experience or you're over 24, you can do your category A licence, again 3 tests, and if you pass, you can ride anything.
I have an Fz6 S2, and no way is it suitable for a new rider, and I've been on the road 42 years.
All bikes should have Center stands.
Yea Id probably get one for a first bike 🏍🏍
Are those passenger pegs stock? Most that I've seen looks like the tubing is welded to the subframe. Yours looks like it's bolted on.
Yep, stock pegs. You're probably looking at early 2006 and below FZ6s
Nice doggo.
How much would you pay for an 06 with 33,000 miles
4hrs? :D drove 580km/8hrs on my 2004 in the Austrian alps last weekend - that hurts;)
2007 Fz6 low miles, seller said he lowsided it the damage isin't too bad from what I can see. Some paint on the Case cover and a new fairing should do. 1700$ thoughts?
If in good condition go for it 👌🏽
@@TheInja Love what you have done with your Fz6 btw
Hey Inja, what bars have you got on there man?
Drag bars!
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fz6 s2 fazer owner maybe in one week :D same color
HECK YEAH. That's awesome, you'll fricken love it
i wanted it more sporty so - fits lower bars yet leaves the risers in place.
Bars hit the tank any lower. Still lowered it and straighten the position out like 3 inches.
I AGREE! thank you Inja for allowing me to buy your baby off of you
Anything for the gingy
The more bling the less zing...I have a 1mm chicken strip on the FRONT. Rear's got even sidewall wear. Lean that thing dude.
Get yourself an RD or MT 3 and learn to corner
If my bike sells I'm buying this bike
But is it customisable???
Hi
Is it a good bike to learn on?
Very much so I think.
Saw a 2007 fz6 with a dent in the fuel tank with 20k miles on it for 2300. Worth it?
Depends how bad the damage is 🤷🏽♀️
But with damage I think that's the highest he'd get for it
2008 FZ6 for$2500. #37,000 miles though. Should i do it?
hmmmm mean I don't see why not if it has been taken care of. They'll go to 100k if maintained, but if it looks like it hasn't been, I'd pass
@@TheInja Hmm youre right. The bike seems to have been taken care of very well throughout the years. Going to to get the price down to 2000 flat and if i can, ill take it, thanks bro!
@@chrisr7377 go get it!
Hi , is this bike comfortable for tall riders, lets say 6.2/6.3
I'm 6'2" and I'm plenty comfortable on it.
I just wish they had better luggage options better racks
There are some good bolt on metal racks for the fizzer!
They say there’s a 20 hp difference or something from 06-07 “the older years are faster.
What are those knee protection things on tank?
Tank grips!
I have one set left on www.caferacerbuilds.com
That lawn man
Not good enough for you?
@@TheInja It's just so "there" eye sore lol
Was this your first bike?
Yep, first Street bike!
Hey, do you love your bike? 🤣
yessssssssssssss sensually with jazz music and candlelight is my favorite
Any two up riding
Yep, quite a bit actually! Rides nice.
Might as well tell us what the error code was
I did
I’m 6,5 220 lbs. do you think This bike is too small for me? If so is there something similar that’s a little bigger? I like the idea of the sport bike that’s a little more upright. I don’t want to lay down on a tank
I mean you could always go for an FZ1. I'm 6'3" and 180 and it was fine.
The Inja thanks for the reply. Are the frames the same size on the fz1 and fz6?
@@eddiev3547 unsure...but I would suspect the FZ1 is a little heftier. But yeah look it up. I liked my FZ6, though, good size 👍🏼
The Inja will do. Thanks again
You can't say a negative is that it's not a super sport. It isn't a super sport.
I said because I was looking for a supersport. Didn't say it's a bad thing for everyone
"tasteful mods"
Just slap a fucking decepticon sticker on the front if it lmao
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Where do you get the body pan and signal lights?
Amazon!
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Imma keep it real with you chief, my main bike is an 05 fz6 and its not really a good first bike if you want to survive your first year. Start off with a cheap japanese cruiser, 500 bucks can get you a gs450 or a honda rebel.. 98bhp isn't exactly a beginner bike my guy
I subscribe for your Bike one 6month ago 😭
You'll still be seeing more videos! Don't worry!
It's going to one of my best friends, so I'll still be filming maintenance and mods on it 👍🏼
Geez dude mow the lawn
Cut some of you vehicles? Start with cutting the lawn
LOLLLLL good oneeeee