16-11-18, 04:58 PM
Yeah, maybe it does sound like I'm slagging off the FZ6 a bit. It really isn't a bad bike, it is still a fun bike to ride and I do like the extra low down grunt and torque which is more practical and usable power in some regards. It's still great to cane it down twisty roads with revs screaming too. Ultimately, the FZS600 does some things better, the FZ6 does other things better.
Tank range, 130 miles is on standard commute into London, mostly cutting through traffic, 2nd-3rd gear only, and point it switches to F-Trip. This is straight after service, fresh filters etc. so no idea why mine is different! Was getting a bit more when out of town, but still finding myself filling up as soon as I hit 100 miles, just so I don't run out and piss off everyone else on the ride... :-) On the FZS600 twice a day filling up was unheard of unless doing long distance touring.
Other plus points for the FZ6 is the decent downpipes (stainless?). My FZS600 pipes had rotted right through on the 4 into 1 collector at 15k. I also like the Alu frame and swingarm on FZ6 S2, definitely better looks wise and obviously won't rot. Over mounted rear brake caliper is more practical too - FZS600 underslung one was so prone to seizing up from elements.
Re: clutch freeplay adjuster - will double check, at first glance it didn't appear to be two separate lock nuts. Though I see Haynes book says it should be... As for heavy clutch, yeah cable could well be due for a change, it's probably original from 2007.
Tank range, 130 miles is on standard commute into London, mostly cutting through traffic, 2nd-3rd gear only, and point it switches to F-Trip. This is straight after service, fresh filters etc. so no idea why mine is different! Was getting a bit more when out of town, but still finding myself filling up as soon as I hit 100 miles, just so I don't run out and piss off everyone else on the ride... :-) On the FZS600 twice a day filling up was unheard of unless doing long distance touring.
Other plus points for the FZ6 is the decent downpipes (stainless?). My FZS600 pipes had rotted right through on the 4 into 1 collector at 15k. I also like the Alu frame and swingarm on FZ6 S2, definitely better looks wise and obviously won't rot. Over mounted rear brake caliper is more practical too - FZS600 underslung one was so prone to seizing up from elements.
Re: clutch freeplay adjuster - will double check, at first glance it didn't appear to be two separate lock nuts. Though I see Haynes book says it should be... As for heavy clutch, yeah cable could well be due for a change, it's probably original from 2007.