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Mondeo Man
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PostPosted: 19:13 - 01 Apr 2012    Post subject: er6 f, 06 - opinions? Reply with quote
An opportunity has come to pick up a low miliage 2006 er6f, having been on four wheels for a while now and itching for two again.

Used to have an er5, and loved it. Wondering what the general feel is for er6's, and what to look out for if I got to view the bike?
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FerretFing
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PostPosted: 19:29 - 01 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
great bikes.....watch out for dodgy frame on 2006 model (google it)on right hand front side mainly, only affected a small amount but worth checking Thumbs Up
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Mart_er6
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PostPosted: 19:44 - 01 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well having ridden ER5s and I think the ER6s are a lot better than er5, in other words you should notice a nice step up in power and handling.

Just have to watch out for rust.. ACF50 should be your new friend.

Here's my reviews written here previously quite a few years ago now:

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=192469&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

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PostPosted: 21:45 - 01 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Great bike, great riding position, very comfortable.

Not too great a top speed and pretty useless over a tonne, but for UK roads, it's a great bike.

I've had one 4 years and I would replace with another newer one.
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ceekay
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PostPosted: 10:56 - 02 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Mart_er6 wrote:

Here's my reviews written here previously quite a few years ago now:

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=192469&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

I've been reading this thread and noticed something that, as a newbie, don't understand. What is the issue with unfaired bikes on Motorways?
Cheers in advance.
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Rogerborg
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PostPosted: 12:56 - 02 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
ceekay wrote:
What is the issue with unfaired bikes on Motorways?


https://media.screened.com/uploads/0/33/419280-jeremy_clarkson_apollo.jpg

There's more wind noise, and the buffeting is very tiring. I wouldn't want to ride a bike even at modest speeds without a tall screen.
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arry
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PostPosted: 13:00 - 02 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
ceekay wrote:
I've been reading this thread and noticed something that, as a newbie, don't understand. What is the issue with unfaired bikes on Motorways?
Cheers in advance.


80mph on my old CBR I can rest my elbow on top of the tank and cheerfully plough on for 100 miles, bored but otherwise comfortable.

80mph on a Bandit my mate followed me that same 100 miles, getting battered by the elements, having his neck muscles tested, and was fairly bloody knackered by the time we arrived.

Lots of people will shout MAN UP at you if you suggest a fairing is a good idea, but in the real world, on long distance stuff, it is a good idea.

Also, you'll never get quite as drenched on a faired bike as you will on a naked, when that unexpected shower comes down.
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angryjonny
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PostPosted: 13:07 - 02 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Rogerborg wrote:
ceekay wrote:
What is the issue with unfaired bikes on Motorways?


https://media.screened.com/uploads/0/33/419280-jeremy_clarkson_apollo.jpg

There's more wind noise, and the buffeting is very tiring. I wouldn't want to ride a bike even at modest speeds without a tall screen.

This. I did 15 miles or so on Jacqueline's XJ6N at the weekend, some of which was at motorway speeds. The difference between that and my half-faired FZ1 was surprising.
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Aff
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PostPosted: 14:11 - 02 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Brilliant Bikes, had mine for a year now. Like said fairly useless above a ton but thats not too necessary on UK roads will still get to an indicated 130 fairly easily. Check welds on frame for cracking and check to see if its had a recall.

Stock it is very viby at around 3.8-4.2k, i solved this by crashing into a wall then replacing the front end with a zx6r front end, massivly improved the bike and didnt cost much (crashing into a wall first is optional)

Overall a good looking, capable, fun and comfortable bike, if you can get a good deal snap it up. Thumbs Up
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