FZ6 - bargain???

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I'm looking forward to trying different suspension, both stock suspensions on the FZS and FZ get bad reviews, but I'm hoping it has improved a little from the FZS, hoping it's slightly less bouncy bouncy at the back.

There's little difference in the standard of the suspension components, the FZS has a sorter wheel base and suspension travel, plus the rake and trail are steeper which makes the turn faster and feel more sporty.  Neither bike has what you could call quality suspension both are built to a budget, the FZS has the better engineered back end using a raising rate linkage.  Where as the FZ6 is a basic link less monoshock, which is prone to the bolts seizing if not kept greased, these bolts can be a right pig to get out.

I do worry about the electric side of things, I'm hoping it won't be a nightmare.  Time will tell.

They are pretty good in this area no worse than the FZS.

Bottom line, I need better lights on the bike.  I will need to use the bike to occasionally to commute and it's through country lanes, and need to be able to see where I'm going (yes mine were THAT bad). 

Yes the FZS pre 02 (boxeye) model does have totally shite lights, as you probably know 02 models have the same set up as the 1000s.  Oddly the FZS400 had dual H4s quite why they never put the same on the 600 is a mystery, probably cost.
 

Bike was almost 25 years old and was getting to the point of probably needing some carb love, more money.

Not the case I've got customers who got 98 - 03 models none of the bikes I see about 30 odd have had any carb issues beyond a blocked pilot jet.  I'll go further and say I've never thus far had to replace any OE carb jet/needle due to wear, the ones I have were due to owners tinkering and damaging them.   

So, I'm getting an FZ6, the deal is done, will it be the right move?  Maybe no, but I blooming hope it is.  I know I'm getting a 17 year old bike.  I know I'm getting a bike that could have electrical issues.  I know the suspension isn't great, but then, nor am I, so I don't think that will worry me too much.

There's nothing wrong with the FZ6, it's just not recognised as good at what it replaced the FZS.  FZ6's like many other bikes of that time don't fuel smoothly, so can be a bit snatchy off idle and have the odd flat spot.  The fueling is better on the model you're getting, plus yours has a more advanced cat and 02 sensor with improved fuel mapping more importantly yours has the same calipers as the FZS.  The injection system is pretty reliable, just a bit snatchy    

I STRESS they don't fall apart, they are different to an FZS and they do cost a bit more to look after but that's it.  If you do get issues just get on here and ask.  Don't go replacing things without checking on here first, many out there just want to sell you non OE part which in a lot of cases you don't need.    

I'm sure you'll have a ball on the new bike. 

Still love this forum, and all those still left here, even if you are getting even older and more cantankerous than ever!  I have to remember, I'm still a young'en at 51  

Yer some much older than others and a lot more cantankerous, you know who you are