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Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion March 8th, 2011, 09:11 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,028
Posted By mcteague
The '08 250R was my "get back into motorcycling"...

The '08 250R was my "get back into motorcycling" bike. After a year I was just too uncomfortable on it and bought a '08 FZ6 new for pretty much a used bike price.

The FZ6 fits me better and has a...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 18th, 2010, 07:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,677
Posted By mcteague
http://cmgonline.com/images/stories/archives/CMG_t...

http://cmgonline.com/images/stories/archives/CMG_test_rides/07_R6_FZ6/index.html

Interesting take on the R6 vs the FZ6. It's a good report on how the R6 is great as a track machine but sucks on...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion June 13th, 2010, 04:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,707
Posted By mcteague
I love the underseat exhaust on my FZ6. I...

I love the underseat exhaust on my FZ6. I certainly feel the heat from the engine but never from the underseat pipes. Many mfgrs have moved away from this design for the reasons mentioned. ...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion November 24th, 2009, 08:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,241
Posted By mcteague
This thread is so not what the title led me to...

This thread is so not what the title led me to believe.

Tim
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion October 5th, 2009, 12:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,496
Posted By mcteague
I bought a leftover '08 FZ6 this Summer. My 250R...

I bought a leftover '08 FZ6 this Summer. My 250R was killing my back and knees. The FZ6 has a 180 rear tire and a clever two piece alum frame. I am 6'1" and it feels great although my butt gets a...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion September 1st, 2009, 10:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,984
Posted By mcteague
When I sold my 250 for a Yamaha FZ6 this Summer...

When I sold my 250 for a Yamaha FZ6 this Summer one of the nice "upgrades" was the lack of whine. My ninjette used to cry all the freakin' time. I would walk past the shed where is was stored and I...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 13th, 2009, 05:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,659
Posted By mcteague
I sat on the '09 650R a lot when thinking of...

I sat on the '09 650R a lot when thinking of replacing my 250. The position felt just as cramped to me. I bought an '08 Yamaha FZ6 and really like it. Freeway riding feels far more secure and it...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear August 9th, 2009, 12:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,248
Posted By mcteague
Try looking at motorcyclists on the road and pay...

Try looking at motorcyclists on the road and pay attention to what you see. The main time people claim to not see us, meaning they were not really paying attention, is when we are coming head on to...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 7th, 2009, 04:31 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,187
Posted By mcteague
Sorry to be part of the topic drift but, what the...

Sorry to be part of the topic drift but, what the hell...

As others have already mentioned, SUVs are not all that safe. I don't think I've ever seen a car on it's side after a crash but have...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion August 5th, 2009, 05:22 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,187
Posted By mcteague
I sold my 250R for a Yamaha FZ6 this Summer. The...

I sold my 250R for a Yamaha FZ6 this Summer. The ninjette's handling was great, as was the look. What was not so nice was the cramped position. My lower back started hurting within 30 minutes. ...
Forum: Motorcycle Gear August 3rd, 2009, 06:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,306
Posted By mcteague
I was just about to search for this graphic. ...

I was just about to search for this graphic. Notice how the highest percentages for impact are in the chin area. That alone makes the case for full coverage helmets.

Tim
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 21st, 2009, 02:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,554
Posted By mcteague
I ride my bicycle a lot and, just this weekend, a...

I ride my bicycle a lot and, just this weekend, a guy on a chopper waved at me. I always return waves, on either bike, but am really getting tired of it. There are so many riders on the road these...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 17th, 2009, 05:20 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,108
Posted By mcteague
Yup, same bike. Tim

Yup, same bike.

Tim
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 16th, 2009, 10:08 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,108
Posted By mcteague
Rumor has it that 2009 will be the last year, in...

Rumor has it that 2009 will be the last year, in the US anyway (don't know about CA), for the FZ6. Yamaha figures the FZ6R is what Americans want. It has a look that more appeals to new riders and...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 16th, 2009, 05:50 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,108
Posted By mcteague
Comfort is relative but the FZ6 is far better in...

Comfort is relative but the FZ6 is far better in that area IMO. The seat feels better than the Corbin on my 250 and I have more room as well. I still sit leaned forward a bit but have no arch in my...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 16th, 2009, 05:47 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,108
Posted By mcteague
You can't throw it from side to side as easily as...

You can't throw it from side to side as easily as the 250 but it feels much more planted. It still goes where I want and, due to the wider bars, is still no problem to flick. The highway comfort is...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion July 15th, 2009, 04:41 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,108
Posted By mcteague
I moved from the ninjette to a Yamaha FZ6 and it...

I moved from the ninjette to a Yamaha FZ6 and it feels MUCH better. The 250's position really hurt my lower back and often my knees. I am 6'1" and felt too cramped. I sat on the 650R, Versys,...
Forum: Gear-related June 27th, 2009, 02:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 998
Posted By mcteague
FS: Cortech DSX jeans 32/34

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FS: Cortech DSX Denim pants.
32 waist \ 34 length (Blue)
$50.00 shipped to the lower 48.
Only worn a couple of...
Forum: Motorcycle-related June 21st, 2009, 05:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,158
Posted By mcteague
I'm really amazed. I have had lots of contacts...

I'm really amazed. I have had lots of contacts but they all disappear. One guy asked me if I would RENT it to him! Some make an appt to check it out and then cancel. I have never had any trouble...
Forum: Motorcycle-related June 21st, 2009, 03:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,158
Posted By mcteague
'08 Ninja 250R $3000 - Maryland

SOLD

2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R lime green
4581 miles
Great condition, never dropped.
Bike is paid for and I have a clear title in hand.
Includes rear cowl, Zero Gravity Double Bubble...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion June 16th, 2009, 04:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,117
Posted By mcteague
I just happened to see this race and was amazed. ...

I just happened to see this race and was amazed. Rossi just will not be denied. I don't follow racing much but enjoy Motocross on TV as you really can see them jockey for position. Also, each race...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion June 15th, 2009, 10:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 996
Posted By mcteague
It's on Craigslist. That is where most of the...

It's on Craigslist. That is where most of the interest has come. I always expect people to work on the price but the people who seem interested never actually come to see it. So, I have to assume...
Forum: General Motorcycling Discussion June 15th, 2009, 09:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 996
Posted By mcteague
250R market saturated?

I listed my 2008 Ninja 250R @ $3200 a few weeks ago and then dropped it to $3100. It includes a rear cowl and ZG DB windshield and is in great shape. Still, after lots of e-mails it has yet to...
Forum: Motorcycle-related June 11th, 2009, 05:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,938
Posted By mcteague
Dropped price by $100. It really is in great...

Dropped price by $100. It really is in great condition but my insurance is due soon and I'd like to move it before then.

Tim
Forum: The Ex-Ninjetters Lair June 1st, 2009, 03:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,008
Posted By mcteague
I checked out the FZ6R and it felt lower\smaller...

I checked out the FZ6R and it felt lower\smaller and more like the 250R. The FZ6 is much taller. The clutch on the FZ6 has a very narrow friction zone, something the R version is supposed to have...
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