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2 years now with my 2009 FZ6. This is my first bike so my opinion isn't as valid. I love this bike tho. Easy to take turns and get around town but also loves the revs. He wasnt kidding when you get past 8k rpms, its like the bike just wakes up and remembers it has the heart of an R6. Pushing 10k miles on this bike and finally considering an upgrade. Being 6'4 and weighing upwards of 230 lbs, I'm looking to get the bigger version of this bike, FZ1

25-30, with a Casio watch - that's me. Although I never made association between the odometer and the watch, but it all makes sense now!

First bike, bought it at age 31. The long powerband is a lifesaver on this bike. It’s sluggish at lower rpm, once you gain more experience add more rpms. These s1s are available with abs. I took it across Europe this summer with full camping gear crossing the alps and doing many hairpins and pulls after it. Then going home doing 150kmh on the autobahn. It’s a remarkable bike. It did lack a bit of torque going uphill with camping gear compared to my buddies boxer but that’s fine. I’m a beginner so it could be me.

I know you mention why you didn’t go with a hammock but for other readers I’d just like to highly recommend considering one! Small, cheap, light and comfy (at least for me) plus quick and easy to setup!! I can’t recommend them enough to other motorcycle and bicycle tourers

This is an amazing and unexpectedly good video on the FZ6. I came here as I own FZ6N s2 2011. I would call this video work of art. Camera, DOF, the sound. And the narration. Thank you!

Extremely under-rated channel for the quality man! looks like you've been doing videography for years, amazing stuff! I could mistake u for a 500k subscriber moto-channel. Keep up the good work.

Fair and honest review, I enjoyed the video. Thanks and keep it up

I just bought a 2006 ST1300 with only 8,600 miles. I did everything you did except checking the spark plugs, which I'll do right now 🙂. So far I'm loving it.

im not really into bikes but you seem entertaining so ill sub

I had a 1st gen boxeye 600 and my god that was such a versatile bike it's unbelievable. Fazers, all of them, are great

Did yamaha downgrade the forks from the rj02 to the s1? I've got the rj02 and my fork is adjustable?

I ride a Loncin 300-8 Trex which was inspired by this beast of a cruiser ❤

Great Video! I love seeing long term reviews of motorcycles. Lets people know what is possible with these machines. I got a sv650 to commute on last year. Put 7500 miles on it in a year. I'm hoping in 8-10 years it will see 50k.

Great video bro!!

3-6 gear = misdemeanor or felony HAHAHAHAHA

I have a 2007 fz6, it so fun but after 8k rpm it gets really loud and sounds different so I usually shift before that, is that normal since you said that's where the power band is

Fantastic work.

Awesome shots and nice narative. Well done!

😉👌

You can be proud of you, the society of today and the new biker generation run into the most expensive, the most powerful etc... they forget the peace to have a bike which will start everyday, and not stolen in every red light. The best bike is the one which no cost you much attention where you are not on it. Good work !

Great vid. Big respect for anyone posting a 50k review! 🤘🏻☮️

never clicked so fast on a video before. Love your FZ6 content and narration

Hey ! I just wanted to say that I absolutely love your FZ6 content ! You are the reason why I bought this as my very first bike a year ago. I love the FZ6 and it's a truly amazing all-rounder. Thank you for all the content ! Already can't wait for your next adventure ! Thank you Axel !

Great video. Thanks.

Had a pan for over 4 years and used to do 500 mile work related trips on it every other weekend, in 53 years of motorcycling my best touring bike ever , knocks spots of a fjr 1300 , ride those long trips and got of as fresh as a daisy , very reliable. One tip if it’s got the clock in the right hand fairing and the bulb goes , the manual says you’ve got to take the fairing off to get to it , nope my mechanic showed me that there’s in little indent in the clock face , using a really small screwdriver , insert , press I down lightly and clock rises up allowing you to change bulb simples . Happy riding 😊👍👍

Beautiful road... Where in the Woke state is it...?

I recommend you consider a Puig Smoke screen for the bike. Much nicer than the V-stream...

Great video. About that gas mileage... by now you should know.

Here’s the thing: I own many many bikes. I own one of these (wife bought it. We travelled across the US to ride and take delivery as she absolutely had to have it). The bike sucked. Royally sucked. Why? Two main issues: tall handlebars and a hidden fuel system hose leak inside the tank that made the engine run with much less power. Fast forward: fixed the fuel system. Swapped the bars for low avant-garde bars. Bike is amazing. Love it. Became one of my favorites immediately. I have several BMWs and always preferred the adventure GS models (have two). Have cafe bikes, classics… etc. nothing and I mean nothing gets more compliments and attention from people on the street. The 1200c is definitely under appreciated.

I've heard the Police models have a different fuel program to catch the bad guys, would be easy to check by calling the companies that set up the Police models, have a blessed day 🙏

I put a nautilus airhorn on mine since the bike is verybquiet and the oem horn is the typical weal bike horn

Love how the FZ6 holds its own in the long haul space of litre and ADV tourers. Ive rode my 04 to Daytona from Hamilton ON and have also done the long haul to Newfoundland and the Maritimes

Well, this particular bike is not an Spitfire in enemy territory but rather a Messerschmitt or actually a Focke Wulf 190 that had a BMW Engine....

these competitions requires a lot of $$$.... I just completed the Mesa Arizona Police Course and man oh man ....My 2006 ST1300 bike took a beating but I passed ..... we drove through rocks, over curves, in sand and desert, and the bike takes a beating on tires, clutch, and brakes..... Police officers put these bikes through a real test !!!!!!

you will love her, I have a 2006 with 75K and looks BRAND NEW !!!!! .....they are very special bikes !!!!!!!!

This came up to my recommended, sparked some interest and I saw that you owned an FZ6! I've daily'ed an '07 FZ6 the last year and really enjoyed how maneuverable and responsive it is, do you think it's one of the better quality bikes to tour and daily with? How do you enjoy this Honda and would you recommend anything to upgrade from the FZ6?

Dope video dude! Looking great out there

Hm. This was on our driving test. Fun thing is, I can still do it with any generic bike. Even a shadow vt1100, or an old honda bol d'Or 900.

Great video and good job !

WOW WOW great job man great to see bikers go beyond !!!!!

Go Axel!!! Love the dedication and hardwork. More than I have done in my entire lifetime of riding bikes haha!

Good for you on training yourself on that kind of riding. It is challenging for sure! I took an advance course from a Cop Motorcycle trainer and found out why the cop bike clutches were going out so fast! It's hard work, but even with my 398,000 miles on five different ST1300s, I find that for a non-cop like me, that kind of riding isn't my bag! :)

There is nothing boring between Colorado and the West Coast.

That sounds cool. Wish i could do something like this, but i live on a small island so for me a cross country trip takes the best of maybe an hour and a few minutes xD

Welcome to the world of the ST1300! Sounds like you started out well at replacing/changing all that you have so far. And you are correct, you should be getting at least 40 mpg. I would check out the air filter, and run some Seafoam in your gas tank for a few fill ups. A great place to find out lots of information on the ST1300 is ST Owner's Club, online. I bought my first ST1300 back in November 2005 (new) and rode it for over 7 years and put over 174.3K miles. I sold it to one of my sons in 2013, after buying a 2004 (wrecked with 31K miles)in 2012 and then a 2010 in 2013 (wrecked with 1,500 miles). Then in 2014, I bought an other wrecked 2004. In 2015, I bought a new 2012. I was commuting 125 miles a day from 2008 thru March 2020 (when COVID19 hit). Between the five ST1300s, I put on over 396,000 miles. I sold the 2004#2 to a buddy after I put 50K miles on it. And recently sold the 2010, after putting 100K miles on it, to another of my sons. I still have the 2012 (37K miles) & the first 2004 (68K miles, putting on 37K). I have a 2006 ST1300P and a 2005 sitting in my shed in the back. I might get one of them back on the road, but I'm in no hurry, with the two running I have in the garage. There are lots of things you can do to make these bikes great tourers, one is to put a Russell Day Long saddle on it. A few years ago I did a 870 mile trip in 20 hours and no TB (tired butt). Good luck!😎

Are you judging the gas mileage with the readout on the dash or by calculating it at a gas stop? My readout is very pessimistic. I get into the 40’s on my 2007. I kind of hoped for more, but it holds 7.7 gallons.

I picked up a 2006 Last year for the 1000 cc Kawasaki concourse..... Beautiful dark blue metallic... Only 12, 777 ml. Keep in a climate-controlled aircraft hangar.... Still on the factory tires.... Beautiful original and only. $ 1700. And it will do.... 120 mph in 3rd gear.... !!! 😮. More comfortable than the Honda or the Yamaha..... !!!

Lubing the O ring prevents shearing forces that may damage the O ring

Great video. I have a 06 st1300pa police edition as well. The ST is a super comfortable bike for those long range rides and the V-Stream windshield that you have provides great wind and rain protection. I think you'll be happy with your purchase. When I first got my ST the fuel mileage wasn't the best as well. After a new air filter, changing the plugs (iridium plugs) and running a bottle of seafoam fuel conditioner through the system, I did notice slightly better fuel mileage. You're also right when you say that bleeding the brake fluid is a bit of an undertaking. Having a second person on stand-by to help with the rear brakes was helpful. CZcamsr "GTs Garage" has some decent ST1300 maintenance content as well. Thanks for posting and I hope you enjoy many more miles on your new ride. I'm looking forward to part 2 and more.

Well good luck my friend but it is all boats and nuts