Yamaha Motorcycle Parts - Making A Difference To Your Ride

By:Craig Thornburrow

Yamaha motorcycle parts can make a huge difference in the appearance and performance of your motorcycle. Choosing the right parts for your bike can keep your ride up to date and stylish at the same time. If you are like most motorcycle owners, you understand the importance of appearance and performance. Turning heads because your bike has made an impression on others is a very important aspect to the ownership of your ride. By implementing various parts that are specifically designed for your Yamaha motorcycle, you can easily turn heads and impress others with your style and the overall performance of this type of vehicle. Here, we will explore the many creative ways that you can use these types of parts to add unique flair and optimal performance to your personal motorcycle.

Eventually, you will come to the point in your bike ownership in which it will become necessary to purchase parts for standard maintenance and/or replacement. This is true of every single brand name - whether it is Harley Davidson or Yamaha. When this day comes, why go with generic, everyday parts and accessories? If you are a Yamaha owner, you will want to avoid doing this altogether! It is important to select high-quality; superior Yamaha motorcycle parts that are built to not only enhance the performance of the bike, but the overall appearance of the vehicle as well. By choosing these types of parts for motorcycles, you will quickly gain respect among all of the individuals that you know or come in contact with that has a basic appreciation for motorcycles.

Yamaha motorcycle parts are assembled using many different types of materials. These materials are durable, and built to withstand more than the average wear and tear that is placed on these vehicles. Some of the most common materials that are used for these types of parts include titanium, aluminum, and even chrome. Many individuals elect to use only one type of metal on a certain aspect of a Yamaha to ensure that the unique part stands out. There are some bike owners, however, that elect to redo their Yamaha motorcycle completely in one form or another of metal. This can make for a very unique appearance, as well as performance that rank high above the standard Yamaha.

There are many different parts that can be obtained for your Yamaha motorcycle. When using these parts, you can rest assured that you are implementing the highest quality for your special bike. Some of the many components that you can elect to purchase include:

• Deluxe Hour Timers and Meters

• Chain Guards

• Trunks

• Exhaust systems

• Chains

• Pouches

• Special Sprockets

• Back rests

• Passenger seats

• Liners

• And, more!

Motorcycle parts for your Yamaha include more than just standard components that are used to enhance performance - they can also be used to enhance accessories as well. Yamaha motorcycle parts are an essential component to success when it comes to the look and performance of your motorcycle.

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Yamaha FZ6R - Proof That Fun Can Also Be Comfortable

By: Cameron C Martel

When Yamaha released the FZ6R to the public earlier this year I was quick to review it. I hastily found a brand new one, barely a week out of its crate, and went to work. Over the course of half a day I flogged the bike through corners, around treacherous terrain (bumpy roads, gravel, etc.), up and down hills, through the mountains, and then back into good old city riding. It as a memorable half day, as the Yamaha FZ6R would become one of my all time favorite casual motorcycles.

What is a "Casual" Motorcycle?

Unlike the Yamaha R6, which is a super-sport motorcycle, the Yamaha FZ6R has certain conveniences that make it appealing for new and experienced riders alike. It has a more upright riding position, with less lean to the handle bars. This makes it more comfortable to sit on and ride, and after nearly half a day of abuse and hard riding my back still wasn't sore. On the R6 my back would have been killing me within an hour.

Not only that, but it doesn't pack a 160 horsepower engine. In fact, though Yamaha has been very hush-hush about just how much power it does make, you will find that the FZ6R is rather slow in comparison to any 600cc+ super-sport. Then again, that's like saying that the Chevrolet Corvette is slower than the Ferrari F430. At no point should you think that the Yamaha FZ6R is a slow machine, as it will still complete a quarter mile in around 12 seconds, and it will still outrun just about everything else on the street.

Why I Love this Bike

Speed isn't everything for a rider like me. I know that the FZ6R can get up and go with the best of them, and while it may not be able to keep pace with the higher-strung 600cc super-sports, it is still able to put a new or experienced rider into a performance threshold far beyond anything they likely will have experienced before. Not only that, but it does so without being an incredibly uncomfortable.

It has the looks of a sport bike, with aggressive fairing and a side-mounted "shorty" exhaust. The custom color/decaling that is available really sets this bike apart from other entry-level sports bikes, and it's made very clear early on that this isn't the traditional entry-level sports bike- the days of the Suzuki Katana are long gone.

The FZ6R has the sound of an Indy car, though it's a little quieter and much more pleasing to the ear. It sounds like a bat out of hell when taking off, and when it comes time to slow down the big brakes will stop you faster than you can say "ooh, nice brakes". It's the most performance that a new rider, or even one that's had a few seasons under their belt, could ever want for in a package that's both attractive and controllable.

This is NOT your Grandmothers Sports Bike

When people hear "entry level" they immediately assume a tame, hum-drum motorcycle that might look sporty but conveniently falls short on performance. They expect skinny tires, feeble brakes, and a ratty sounding exhaust. That's what makes the FZ6R such a smashing motorcycle- at no point do you feel embarrassed when you pull up next to a super sport.

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2009 Yamaha FZ6R Review

By: Cameron C Martel

If you find yourself bored on Sunday afternoon, and if the weather permits, you may soon be wishing you had something that was fun and exciting to do. A motorcycle, they say, is the most fun you will ever have on the ground. As an avid cyclist, and as someone who just loves having a good time, I couldn't agree more. This brings me back to the before mentioned Sunday afternoon, where the sun is shining and the weather is sweet. What's missing from this picture?

Ah, yes, the Yamaha FZ6R.

This new-for-2009 sport bike isn't really a sport bike at all, but rather a comfortable and competent entry-level machine that is a step above the Kawasaki Ninja 500 (the de facto standard for learner bikes) in both looks and performance. Compared to other entry level motorcycles, the Yamaha FZ6R is jam packed with personality.

Looks and Performance

One look at the Yamaha FZ6R is enough to make someone fall in love. Distinct styling, combined with aggressive fairing and wide tires (for the size of motorcycle) give the FZ6R a unique look. Without a doubt, the FZ6R is not lacking curb appeal. Of course, all the aggressive fairing in the world won't mean a thing if the motorcycle handles like a Vespa.

Starting up the motorcycle reveals the silky-smooth idle of the fuel injected four cylinder former R6 engine, and once you rev it (and you will want to) you will be rewarded with an angelic exhaust tone. True, this is not a pocket rocket. Also true is the fact that the FZ6R isn't really any faster than any of its primary competition (Kawasaki Ninja 650R, Suzuki SV650S). However, the amount of personal satisfaction that owners of this motorcycle are sure to enjoy will easily outweigh any of those minor shortcomings.

And believe me when I say that they are indeed minor. Once you have this bike moving you will be experiencing a riding situation that is far and beyond what most "entry level" motorcycles offer. There is no clunky carbureted engine, no lacklustre acceleration, and no disapproving looks from other motorcycle riders. There is speed when you need it, there is the ride that you want (stiff, but not too stiff), and the aesthetics that cause other people to constantly ask you what you're riding.

Ride this bike hard and it will reward you with sub-12 second acceleration times (your $8,000 motorcycle will keep up with $180,000 Ferrari's), enthusiastic turn-in, and the ability to stop your newfound lover on a dime.

So How Good Is It?

This may very well be one of the best entry level middleweight sport bikes ever conceived, and in my humble opinion this motorcycle is worthy of respect from any rider, regardless of their experience level. Get on one, ride it, and see for yourself- you'll be glad you did.

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