ER-6 TEST RIDE and EVALUATION

[Neka79]

SA bikes lent me theirs when i got my bike serviced.... it was a hoot actually... and it wheelied quite easily (easier than a zx6r i reckon!!)

toquey lil bugger they are!!

[bassmaniac69]

Well, I reckon the ER6 is pretty much the reason why I have a Z1000. I too was given one as a loner while my Honda VTR was in the shop in December for its 40000 service. It was supposed to be 1 day and it blew out to 3 so I had the bike that long. 1st impresson was "f*&ken hell" but in the end it was a great ride and pretty much spot on with Gos's review.

So when I looked at farming the VTR out I remembered the ER6 but decided to look at the Z because it had more grunt and the rest is history., If I hadent ridden the ER6 I more than likley would be riding a GSXR750 or something equally boring......

[Neka79]

I remembered the ER6 but decided to look at the Z because it had more grunt and the rest is history., If I hadent ridden the ER6 I more than likley would be riding a GSXR750 or something equally boring......

fun arent they!!

[bassmaniac69]

Yep, you bloody bet - I'm loving the Z!!

Although going from a 1000cc Vtwin to an IL4 1000 was an eye opener and I didn't bloody rev the Zed to more than 7/8 k for the first few weeks, but now it's rev city! Do miss the down low grunt a bit, hopefully a few mods will help with that!

I do have to admit I do like the 06/07 GSXR 750 - a great bike to ride, however I have only ever seen one Zed around here and it's no where as modded as mine is......

[Neka79]

Yep, you bloody bet - I'm loving the Z!!

Although going from a 1000cc Vtwin to an IL4 1000 was an eye opener and I didn't bloody rev the Zed to more than 7/8 k for the first few weeks, but now it's rev city! Do miss the down low grunt a bit, hopefully a few mods will help with that!

I do have to admit I do like the 06/07 GSXR 750 - a great bike to ride, however I have only ever seen one Zed around here and it's no where as modded as mine is......

i bought mine for a few reasons...

1.insurance is cheaper
2.i love the naked look
3.i hoped it might calm me down going to a more relaxed riding position
4.of all the ppl around ade, most are on faired bikes

when i saw greeny's fighter blade, i really started thinking abt WHY i ride..and im no racer..so i might as well have sumthin that looks tuff!

[bassmaniac69]

That they sure do! The ER6 is pretty cool looking as well!

[Black Magic]

Just found this thread.

I have had by ER6F for almost a year and haven't ever had an issue with stalling while stationary. Maybe it was an issue with that particular bike?

Also, I am only 5"5 and don't have an issue with the seat height. I am only light, so the adjustable preload is all the way down and th height is quite easy to manage.

[Neka79]

I have had by ER6F for almost a year and haven't ever had an issue with stalling while stationary. Maybe it was an issue with that particular bike?
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maybe it was the particular rider?