2009 Yamaha FZ6 Ride and Review
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- čas přidán 5. 08. 2015
- Riding and reviewing my 2009 Yamaha FZ6-S2. I've owned the bike for 3 full riding seasons now and put nearly 48,000 km on it so far. I love the versatility and ability to hit multiple types of riding. Stock suspension needs work and the fueling is quite choppy when your on and off the throttle high in the rev range.
Most of my mods are for comfort and touring; hyperlites and HVMP bar ends are the main name brand farkles, everything else is an ebay special or crafted by me in some way. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
I had a cobalt blue 2009 Yamaha FZ6.I put on a tall dark smoked Puig racing screen.I had Pazzo clutch and brake levers.And the rest of the bike was stock.I bought it brand new in August 2010.I was my favorite motorcycle.I went everywhere on it.Though my Father got ill and passed away Oct. of 2013.I had to sell my bike to make financial ends meet.It only had 5,200 plus miles on it.I miss that bike alot as I have OCD and going to the beach calmed me down.I'm saving up to buy another motorcycle.It's been a little over 3 years without my FZ6.I miss riding and my riding friends.
GOD loves you. ♥️
For the guys who experience vibratiion at the front make sure your front wheel is balanced it may make all the diff
i own a 2007. its a great city and very good highway bike. it will keep up with any 600cc on the road up to 120-130mph, even if from a bit behind in some cases. but top speed is essentially 140mph. some here on youtube show it topping out faster, but who knows? i do disagree with the "buzzy" assessment at high rpm which the rider here states. i find the bike's engine very smooth and not much buzzy at all. the bike itself always feels virtually vibration free. i love mine. like this owner i will own this bike pretty much forever
Imagine how much more you would like your bike if your backroads had a decent road surface! Geeze, that's horrible! I have owned my 2006 FZ6S since new. 27,000 miles on the clock now, would be much higher but I had a touring cruiser as well for 5 years of this time. Kept the FZ6 because it's the best little bike ever.
Nice review from another Ontario FZ6 owner. Been from the Cabot Trail NS. to Jasper AB. on mine. I test ride every bike I can and nothing so far makes me want to give up my FZ6. Love that bike!
Nice video, I own a Black 2008 FZ6, my 1st fuel injected bike, bought for $3300 in Sept 2014 with 5200 miles on it, in the 1st year I put 9,000 miles on it. I like the upright riding style, easy on my back, it's got more than enough power for me, I'm 44.
It does everything I need it to do & I am always smiling when out riding. I plan on keeping it for the long haul, with proper upkeep & maintenance I don't expect any serious issues. I run Bridgestone S20 Evo tires and they stick like glue in the twisty's, I don't ride in the rain, I ride mostly for fun & commute on nice days only.
+twk0500 sounds like you got a great deal! It's definitely a bike in it for the long haul, I do regular maintenance on the tires, chain, oil, brake fluid, and coolant, however other than that its largely untouched. I ended this season with over 68,000 km on it (~43,000 miles) and it shows no sign of giving up anytime soon.
+Evans-RideReviewReport what are the common problems with these bikes? do they have the second gear issue and what generation r6 motor is this?
Common problems I've heard of on the forum I'm on include the kill switch malfunctioning and cam chain tensioner failing. But mine has had zero issues, I just checked and adjusted my valves (~65,000 km) and my cam chain tensioner was perfectly fine. They are really a bullet proof engine and tranny, and regular maintenance and inspections keep everything else in check. I'm not entirely sure what generation of R6 engine it shares, its got a different cam and fueling profile, so it makes ~98 hp as compared to the R6's ~115 hp
+Bobby Hobby Did a bit of research before I bought mine, it is a 2003 R6 engine retuned for better midrange.
How bout saddlebags or a top trunk?
I loved my 2008 FZ6.
Fast, lots of torque and sitting more upright was easier on my back than a traditional street bike. It is the best of both worlds, really. You get an R1 engine, and bigger sprocket and don't have to lay on the tank to ride it.
If you need to tuck in for a turn, you can, and if you just want to relax and ride you can do that, too.
The only thing I wish I had done differently was get an FZ1!!!
You quickly outgrow the power of the FZ6 if you're used to pushing yourself on bikes, and the 1000cc engine has much more to spare.
If you outgrow the power of the FZ6 engine on public roads then you must just be drag racing because nearly 100 hp in a 430lb bike is more power than you can use riding curvy roads without full race suspension. The benefit of pushing a 600 is with less torque than a liter bike you are less likely to loose the rear end under power.
Fz6 owner watching years later. Part way through I realized you were in my home town.
Thanks for doing this vid. I just rediscovered this bike and am thinking about picking one up
@Carl Erick wow 2 new accounts both made at the same time and commented at the same time advertising a obvious scam😑
lovely review, cant wait for spring and buy one of these puppies for myself, since I dont want to spent a bunch of money and based on reviews on the internet and youtube, this bike is awesome for the money!
Also I have had my license for a few years now but I have been traveling so this is going to be my first bike, i mean i like supersports and all but cant imagine being hunched over all the time + they tend to have toooo much power, I`d like to keep my license and life!
Sold mine about 3 years ago. Great bike. Looking at the mt09 now
Loved mine these videos making me want another one
Great review. I've got an 06 FZ6, my second one. Just finished making my own welded luggage racks which ammo cans attach to.
500 mile a day, you're a hero on one of these! I find my fz6 too physically small (I'm 6'1") and too buzzy, 85mph is 7,000rpm. Gonna need a gel seat and bigger front sprock. BTW, I've bought one since I asked my 1st question and disagree on mpg . Mine does around 54 UK mpg.
5w maxima fork oil then 10w. If that doesn't solve your dip then try aftermarket springs. I switched to 5w Maxima oil and that was enough to equalize the rates. Fork oil should be replaced after time and/or use. It isn't good forever.
FZ-07 clutch slave lever has an extra half inch of length and bolts right on. This is a cheap and easy mod to increase the friction zone. It won't be as nice as what Kawasaki grants, but it's a slight and noticeable improvement over stock.
You're bike getting sketchy over 130mph could be a number of things. I'd check the steering bearings first. The lower bearing is infamous for rotting out because of the lower cover retaining moisture. While you're there the steering bearing compression, clamped fork lengths, and rear wheel alignment are other things to look at. Also check you're rear swing arm bushings. I had them go bad on another bike which was giving me funky feedback at speed and it took me forever to figure out. When they're bad you can align the rear wheel as many times as your heart desires, but things will always be sketch at speed as the alignment will change with every little bump in the road and the front will track accordingly. A nice thing about these bikes is that they have a center stand and they're still lighter than the FZ6R 🤣
Evans what kind of saddle bags do you've. I have a 2007 model and wanted to install side bags for trip to ToD.
new to the FZ6 - glad to hear the clunking shifting was not entirely me.
great video, have you made any videos showing the luggage setup?
I watched your review with great interest. For some unknown reason this bike interests me a lot, and I am more a Dual Sport / Adventure bike kind of guy. ( and large touring scooters, lol ) One of these has come up for sale close to me and I was seeing what all I could find out about them. My main interest is if the suspension was as stiff ( harsh ) as was on the 2015 Ninja 650 I rode, or if it had a more compliant softer ride better for long hours of touring. Great vid, btw. I enjoyed it. Very thorough.
Thanks! I would say the suspension is on the soft side, the rear can be adjusted only for preload, and the front is stuck as it is, a common mod is for people to either switch to R6 forks or to up the oil weight. I actually just bought a 2015 F800GSA so the FZ6 is up for sale, I wanted to do more offroading and distance touring but I would keep the FZ6 for sporty day trips if I could afford to insure them both.
Mine is the 2009 version with ABS, bought it new in 2014. Pretty good motorcycle, only drawback is being ugly when you put top case.When you it the fuel reserve the odometer also says how many kilometers you made on reserve, and you can get it to show the air intake temperature.
You really need more subs
Nice review dude. I really need to get round to doing this for my FZ6R :-)
Lifeon2wheels Thanks! yeah, would love to see that
I picked up the 2009 FZ6N S2 ... my first 4 cylinder .. never going back to twin or single cylinder ever.
Ever!? I kinda like the R7, I think I’ll get one used after they’ve been on the market for a bit. The 270 Crank sounds pretty amazing with a full system exhaust, and a with a good tune they produce a lot of torque. 140MPH is pretty fast.
Great review. I am actually on the market for one of these bad boys right now. I would appreciate some tips to look out for when i am investigating one of these models. Thanks!!!!
+bklynzman Ask when the valves were last adjusted, thats a pretty big job (I just did it) and costs a lot at a shop. You should be able to tell if its been well taken care of based on its general cleanliness, condition of the chain, look for saw toothing on the sprockets etc. They are pretty bullet proof so unless someones really done a lot of hard launches and rode hard then put away wet you should be okay. Shoot me an email if you've got any other questions! evanb@kos.net
Nice bike dude I own a 2008 and do agree with all u say ´bout "her". Regarding the front suspension subject, I+ve sorted its easy dumping with SUSPENSION OIL DENSITY (Took a mechanic advice), ur probably using a 10W. Try a 15W or 1/2 20W 1/2 10W or even a full 20W.
With a nice Air Filter (like BMC or K&N), iridium sparks and proper High Octane (98) FUEL it will improve a bit the overall performance.
About the the front wheel wobbleing, try a handlebar stabilizer(Steering damper) those easy 2 set non hydrolic where u can set the "stiffness".
Many good and fun kms ahead 4 u, best regards from Portugal.
About the front wheel wobble, by now I hope that has been fixed, but the information may be useful to others.
I have the impression that your front tire is mounted backwards; usually the treads of the tire should start from the middle of the tread and spread out with the rolling of the tire, seen from underneath, it makes a < if the advance is to the right. so seen from above, it's the other way around, it makes a > or an arrow towards the front.
Often, on the sidewall of the tire, an arrow indicates the mounting direction to confirm.
Look at 16:03 and 16:20, for water evacuation, the treads should be in the same direction, the rear is good, the front is backwards.
Your tire fitter must have been drunk.
Hi from France
Very nice
Where is the top box rack from? Thanks for the video.
I don't mind the clunky transmission on mine. Reminds me of my Harley 😂
Just curious what road you're riding on?
I'm about 5'8" would I fit on that bike?
These bikes still have balls too
thanks for the video I plan to buy this motorcycle and I'm interested in what kind of travel for two people thank you
Hi, I've got the same bike, and have noticed at highway speeds that the wind noise is quite significant. I have a Puig double bubble, wear ear plugs and have a Shoei Quest helmet. However, the wind noise is pretty crazy. Your video sounds pretty loud as well. Do you have any opinion about high speed wind noise and this bike?
+Fazer I might just be immune/used to it, I've done a lot of highway km. A madstad windshield might channel the air nicer, I've found smaller windshields can send the buffeting lower and its a little quieter on your head at least
nice review. looking for an affordable reliable practical replacement for an 02 VFR which became too uncomfortable for my wrists. the FZ6 fits the bill.
mine is actually for sale as of right now... going to a BMW F800GSA, a FZ6 can definitely be a comfort improvement over other bikes, install some handlebar risers/setbacks and get something like an airhawk for the seat and you're good to ride all day
Any thoughts about this bike vs the newer fz-07? I want to get a 600cc bike eventually, but if i can find one for cheap enough i'm wondering if i should just go ahead and get one as my first bike
I have a video riding a FZ-07, I find its a budget bike for sure in terms of equipment used and options, fun and maneuverable to ride around but lacks the power I have on the FZ6. The lack of fairing and windsheild also makes speeds greater than 180 km/h tough to maintain (not that that should really be an issue...) and it gets a lot colder on the FZ-07 when riding into the winter months. It a great starter bike though with a relatively low seat height, skinny feel and lower weight
Where do u get a seat pad at
I prefer clunky gearbox, harder to miss the gear
I have recently bought one of these, an S2, and I am finding the handlebar vibration a bit of a pain, especially on longer rides.
How much of a difference did the HVMP bar end make?
I live in the UK and importing them would be expensive, so I only want to do it if they are worth while. Cant find anyone in the UK that makes heavier ones, only light ones.Also just to check fitment compatibility, were your originals single piece threaded weights that screwed straight into the bar?
+MrDaveH4 They were single piece threaded, I had a weld break on the thread inserts and lost one bar end on the highway, HVMP sent me a new pair of the expanding ones that you normally see, great company and great service. I honestly cant remember what it felt like before I had them, I ride all day with no pain though, grip puppies would also help, and if its not just vibration pain then switching to the FZ1 bar has a better wrist angle. On another note, addressing the vibrations would include a throttle body sync, and checking the spark plug caps (search the FZ6 forum for info on this)
+Evans-RideReviewReport Thanks for the advice, it's much appreciated!!The bar position is not an issue for me as this is the first bike I have owned without clip-on's. Odd thing is for that very reason I nearly never bought it, but so glad I did now. The only negative thing I can say about it is there is next to zero under seat storage, especially in compared to the absolute cavern under the seat of my SV650S K2.
Can you change the speedo from kms to miles? How many miles to gallon or l/100km does it do and how long does a rear tyre last, driving slow? Thanks!
Yes, you can swap between metric and standard and it gets around 45 mpg. As for tire life, depends on the tire You get, your riding style, and the roads you ride on.
I have a '15 CB500f. Nice bike. I'm concerned about the suspension and fuel mileage on the '09 FZ6 I found for $3200 w/ 9k miles.
The fuel mileage won't be as good as your CB500, but my average I think on the FZ6 was 5.3 L/100 km ( 44 MPG), obviously went down when I was riding fast, but certainly better than any other vehicle I own. My current bike, a 800GSA gets an average of 47 MPG. Suspension was fine for my purposes, I test rode a CB500R and didn't notice any difference beyond less power.
Hi....It`s a nice bike,have fun with it,but....2009 is not the last year when they made it...I have one from 2010:)
I'm looking at a 2009 Yamaha fz6.. With 7.5k miles on it... Is 3000$ usd a good deal?
Depends where you live and how it was maintained, my bike is actually now for sale, asking $3500 CAD with 45,000 miles on it. But that doesn't sound like that bad of a deal for you, just look it over carefully and try to get a feel for how it was cared for
Evans-RideReviewReport Were you able to sell at that price
300km/180mi w/ a 5 gallon gas tank? That's poor. Is that because of the inline 4?
I bought an 08 brand new and at 6000kms i sold it. Way too buzzy for me. And i needed saddle bags or something to use the bike i hated the backpack.
+Jason Chicoine Check this other video I made czcams.com/video/-yd_sPwfFeI/video.html I'm able to fit quite a bit on the bike with no backpack
Also for buzzyness, the HVMP bar ends help, and a throttle body sync does wonders
i have a 2008 FZ6S2 ABS. if the rpm stays 4000 and below, the power is pretty tame... my country, Singapore have speed limits of 50-60kmh on non highway roads and 80-90kmh on our highways. i cant really ride above 5k rpm unless i drag the gears.
Still riding your fz6, bro? I'm considering getting one. Getting too expensive here in our country to buy new bikes.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this post. Last night I looked at this same bike that has 13k miles on it and a 74 year old man owns it. He is going to call me and give me a price at any time. What should I pay for the bike; it looks brand new?
Being in Canada we have a slightly different market, but up here I see them go for between $3,800 and $4,500 (CAD) in that kind of condition
G Money I have a 07 fz6 that I got on October with 13k I paid 2600
Daniyal S. Thank you so much for your response but, he decided not to sell the bike after all. Just today I'm going to the dealership to buy either a Ninja 650 or Suzuki 1250 Raptor there both the same price. What would you do?
G Money I've heard of a 1250 raptor but I have heard of a 1250 bandit. I personally think the bike is not very good looking and the ninja is a great all around bike. I considered one of those when I was getting the fz6. But I think the 08 and below are really ugly
Daniyal S. Thanks, yes you are correct about the name being (Bandit) . I actually just talked with the dealership about the Bandit ; he said that people who buy them come back for them when they trade up. I'm confused?
where are these backroads? i live in Toronto
This was north of Kingston Ontario, some really great loops north of Belleville up to Bancroft though, any 500 series highway is a musy
HAH! I live in Belleville! I have an 06 fz6 ,love riding the county and up north to Madoc and what not.. I completely agree, the steering does get a bit squirrely around 210+
Not a fan of the bike. It just looks odd. But good review.
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I know it's difficult to make a good review....But I couldn't watch this for more than 3 mins due to this rubbish mic/sound quality...
when i ride with my bike boots i allways keep thinking i have damaged the gearbox because it feels so clunky