Yamaha R6...

Ben RVF · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 03 Jul 2005 Karma :

Hi guys,

Just got myself an R6 and so far it has been a lot of fun!

It has a race can which has been positioned higher up compared to the standard can wand it looks/sounds great but blocks off the right hand rear foot peg from being put on.

Is there any other alternative to taking off the end can as I need to carry pillions but dont want to put the old exhaust on?

Thanks for any help!
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Slickfish · Crazy Courier Joined: 24 May 2005 Karma :

How does it block it???, actually mask the bolt holes?, or do you just need some spacers??

Ben RVF · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 03 Jul 2005 Karma :

It doesn't block the holes, but sits right where the peg would be so you can't fit it.
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zx636 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 28 Jul 2004 Karma :

Ben.

Who's the manufacturer of the pipe. quite a lot do a high mount for the R6, I had one originally on mine. ususally they supply a fitting kit which moves the rear peg out so it can be used. Well after a fashion anyway.

I took mine off because I take my son out quite often as pillion and it was getting rather hot around his leg plus I melted the rear of my boots even with a shield on the pipe.

High mounts even with the peg kits are not a good idea if you want to take pillions.

Ben RVF · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 03 Jul 2005 Karma :

Its a micron high level can and looks the nads, and I just called a micron stockist who advised me there is no kit to get around the problem which seems faintly stupid to me as I want to keep the lovely sound it makes!

Just gonna have to change back to standard for now :/
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zx636 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 28 Jul 2004 Karma :

That really surprises me. Micron would have been my first guess at those manufacturers who do have the kit.

I know you have spoken with the stockist but it may be an idea to fire an e-mail directly to Micron giving them your bike details and see what they say.

If they really dont do the kit i'm sure the can will sell on ebay

zx636 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 28 Jul 2004 Karma :

That really surprises me. Micron would have been my first guess at those manufacturers who do have the kit.

I know you have spoken with the stockist but it may be an idea to fire an e-mail directly to Micron giving them your bike details and see what they say.

If they really dont do the kit i'm sure the can will sell on ebay

McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

Its a high mount zaust they need the rear foot peg to stay on Rolling Eyes

https://i11.ebayimg.com/03/i/04/e3/94/79_3.JPG

Like so.
Is it that style zaust or different cause thats still got its peg?
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Its pronounced Jixxer!

Ben RVF · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 03 Jul 2005 Karma :

I think its the same can but its fitted differently. I called another dealer and they advised they have a kit to get round the problem so I have ordered it.

Nice bike btw Mcgee
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McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

Its not mine lol. i got rid of my r6 for a k5 gixxer i liked the r6 but it was not my sort of thing rid it for 2 hours straight and made me think do i really want this for the next 3-4 years. I have nothing against them i think there great. Thumbs Up

but i like my gixxer now. Gotta any pics of yours ??
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Its pronounced Jixxer!

GearboxGeezer · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

Gixxer this, Gixxer that, you fucking bananas for that bike!

McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

And i gotta move back to the uk !!!! Crying or Very sad

A restrcited gix 400 sounds nice in the uk.
GIXXERS ARE THE BEST

Nuf said
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Its pronounced Jixxer!

Rookie · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Feb 2005 Karma :

Why not keep a 600?

You coming back with your mum?

McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

Yeah and my dad is coming back to but shipping cost is like $4000 that i aint got and think of insurance and every thing on an import. I really wish i could shes only got 125 miles on her if that. Crying or Very sad

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Its pronounced Jixxer!

Ben RVF · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 03 Jul 2005 Karma :

I havent got any pics yet, but will take some.

So far all i can say about the r6 is that it is nimble in the way that my nc35 is, which is saying something for a bigger bike. I expected it to be sloppy and heavy in comparison but the difference is small.

Then you have the straight line performance which is pretty awesome (bearing in mind the fastest bike I have ridden before is my NC35)!
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