FrostedName 0 Posted July 6, 2013 Well I have ridden the bike for well over a 1000 miles now so I thought that I would provide a quick review.The bike handles very well, quick acceleration however is a bit sluggish when accelerating through first to second gear. Brakes are also a little spongy but not that bad really. Good seating position for tall riders like myself (6ft 4/5). All in all I love the bike so much. Very proud of it, Took some pictures today to accompany this. I bought myself a new helmet and tank pad too :Das shown in pictures.ps look forward to seeing some of you at the meet soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick65 0 Posted July 6, 2013 pleased you enjoying the bike m8 , I also ride yamahas I have 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrostedName 0 Posted July 6, 2013 @dick65 wrote:pleased you enjoying the bike m8 , I also ride yamahas I have 3 Yamaha is best motorbike company in the world anyone who disagrees is clearly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stue11 0 Posted July 6, 2013 Thats what riding is all about..enjoying your ride even if it is a Yam Only kidding Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick65 0 Posted July 6, 2013 ones a thundercat 600 I bought for commuting but even I was shocked by its performance I seem to ride it for fun more than work duties I might fetch it on the rideout its that much fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravelrash 0 Posted July 6, 2013 Funny enough Yammy, today we saw a Yamaha 600 Divvy being pushed by a very red faced old gent. That must be how they are so good on fuel is it? (his wasn't it had run out) seriously though it was a very old tired mk1 example and yes we did stop to help absolutely love yours Yammy but think I'd be fitting a hugger to protect that shock but that's just personal choice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrostedName 0 Posted July 6, 2013 I had a Thundercat it was a great bike, I just didn't like the handlebar position, being 6ft 4 it hurt my hand e.t.c lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravelrash 0 Posted July 6, 2013 @dick65 wrote:ones a thundercat 600 I bought for commuting but even I was shocked by its performance I seem to ride it for fun more than work duties I might fetch it on the rideout its that much fun Must be great to have a choice of some stunningly clean original bikes Dick! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrostedName 0 Posted July 6, 2013 @gravelrash wrote:Funny enough Yammy, today we saw a Yamaha 600 Divvy being pushed by a very red faced old gent. That must be how they are so good on fuel is it? (his wasn't it had run out) seriously though it was a very old tired mk1 example and yes we did stop to help absolutely love yours Yammy but think I'd be fitting a hugger to protect that shock but that's just personal choice Are the huggers expensive? easy to fit? I am rubbish at anything mechanical I do like the old divvys but the new ones are just awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick65 0 Posted July 6, 2013 Yammy wrote:I had a Thundercat it was a great bike, I just didn't like the handlebar position, being 6ft 4 it hurt my hand e.t.c lol.im 5'9" and find its the most comfortable bike ive rode an upright sports bike I agree with mike on the hugger ,what years the bike as I found this:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-XJ6-Diversion-F-ABS-11-Black-Motorcycle-Rear-Wheel-Hugger-New-Red-Fox-/141005513639?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item20d49563a7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravelrash 0 Posted July 6, 2013 Yammy wrote:@gravelrash wrote:Funny enough Yammy, today we saw a Yamaha 600 Divvy being pushed by a very red faced old gent. That must be how they are so good on fuel is it? (his wasn't it had run out) seriously though it was a very old tired mk1 example and yes we did stop to help absolutely love yours Yammy but think I'd be fitting a hugger to protect that shock but that's just personal choice Are the huggers expensive? easy to fit? I am rubbish at anything mechanical I do like the old divvys but the new ones are just awesome Just bolt on Yammy easy! normally after removing the chain guard and the ones Dick found look good quality mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrostedName 0 Posted July 6, 2013 @dick65 wrote:Yammy wrote:I had a Thundercat it was a great bike, I just didn't like the handlebar position, being 6ft 4 it hurt my hand e.t.c lol.im 5'9" and find its the most comfortable bike ive rode an upright sports bike I agree with mike on the hugger ,what years the bike as I found this:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-XJ6-Diversion-F-ABS-11-Black-Motorcycle-Rear-Wheel-Hugger-New-Red-Fox-/141005513639?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item20d49563a7Thanks mate, its a 2013 Yamaha xj6 Diversion F Fully faired.I cant afford it yet though, do you guys reccomend getting one then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravelrash 0 Posted July 6, 2013 Yammy wrote:@dick65 wrote:Yammy wrote:I had a Thundercat it was a great bike, I just didn't like the handlebar position, being 6ft 4 it hurt my hand e.t.c lol.im 5'9" and find its the most comfortable bike ive rode an upright sports bike I agree with mike on the hugger ,what years the bike as I found this:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-XJ6-Diversion-F-ABS-11-Black-Motorcycle-Rear-Wheel-Hugger-New-Red-Fox-/141005513639?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item20d49563a7Thanks mate, its a 2013 Yamaha xj6 Diversion F Fully faired.I cant afford it yet though, do you guys reccomend getting one then?When you can afford one its a good buy, protects your monoshock from getting covered in road -crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick65 0 Posted July 6, 2013 @gravelrash wrote:@dick65 wrote:ones a thundercat 600 I bought for commuting but even I was shocked by its performance I seem to ride it for fun more than work duties I might fetch it on the rideout its that much fun Must be great to have a choice of some stunningly clean original bikes Dick! cheers mike I do like my bikes reasonably standard I was nearly tempted by a faired bandit last week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick65 0 Posted July 6, 2013 Yammy wrote:@dick65 wrote:Yammy wrote:I had a Thundercat it was a great bike, I just didn't like the handlebar position, being 6ft 4 it hurt my hand e.t.c lol.im 5'9" and find its the most comfortable bike ive rode an upright sports bike I agree with mike on the hugger ,what years the bike as I found this:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-XJ6-Diversion-F-ABS-11-Black-Motorcycle-Rear-Wheel-Hugger-New-Red-Fox-/141005513639?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item20d49563a7Thanks mate, its a 2013 Yamaha xj6 Diversion F Fully faired.I cant afford it yet though, do you guys reccomend getting one then?yes m8 I have them on all my bikes it stops the worst of the road crap getting all over your rear end and shock Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravelrash 0 Posted July 6, 2013 Bandits are great Dick bullet proof motors just poor build quality saying that there is some nice examples about.......Marks selling his he nearly bought a z1000 at Rufforth today Sorry Yammy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick65 0 Posted July 6, 2013 heres a colour coded one on my Ace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrostedName 0 Posted July 6, 2013 that looks awesome! I will be getting a hugger for sure, quite cheap too really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick65 0 Posted July 6, 2013 Yammy wrote:that looks awesome! I will be getting a hugger for sure, quite cheap too really. well worth it m8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldfart 0 Posted July 7, 2013 Two things I always fit Yammy. Ones a hugger if theres not one as standard and also a fender extender for the front mudguard. Amazing the crap it stops from being thrown onto the engine. Glad youre enjoying the bike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neill 0 Posted July 7, 2013 Well worth fitting one makes it all look neater imo and saves getting crap all over as already pointed out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
