The Official FZ1 thread

[chiltech500]

No it wont, but if my sag is way off because the spring is soft it will help a bit. I'm going to get my shock rebuilt by California Suspension Works. New Eibach spring, new rebound and compression damping for $350.

Throw in a couple of weight specific front springs and new matching oil and you'll be good to go.

I weigh 160 on 5'7" frame and upgraded to correct rate Traxxion supplied springs (front + new oil and rear) - didn't spend the $ on damping changes  and am pretty content. . I'm sure you'll appreciate the better valving on the shock - it may even prompt you to redo fork valving or add Racetech valving. Next time try Traxxion - they're closer (GA) and are fantastic to work with.

PS: I'm a Ridgewood HS grad (73  )

[hobbes]

Throw in a couple of weight specific front springs and new matching oil and you'll be good to go.

I weigh 160 on 5'7" frame and upgraded to correct rate Traxxion supplied springs (front + new oil and rear) - didn't spend the $ on damping changes  and am pretty content. . I'm sure you'll appreciate the better valving on the shock - it may even prompt you to redo fork valving or add Racetech valving. Next time try Traxxion - they're closer (GA) and are fantastic to work with.

PS: I'm a Ridgewood HS grad (73  )

Oh I just live here in Ridgewood, I was born in Brooklyn.

I called Traxxion, and they wanted to sell me a Penske as opposed to rebuilding my shock. I dont need/want height adjustment or a remote preload adjuster, so I can get 90% of the Penske performance out of a rebuilt stock shock with a new spring. I will do constant rate .95 springs up front later this season.

[UPSMAN]

I thought I should chime in also, I have been here for a few months and an FZ1OA member for about 4 years.
I have had 4 FZ1s (02,03 and 04) and this is my 07 with my FJR. I have the best of both worlds!!  

[chiltech500]

How's the wind protection on the 07 vs 1st gens and compared to FJR ?

I've been very curious about the above questions... I test rode an 06 and an FJR in Daytona last year but without an extended ride it's hard to get a good feel

I'm an FZ1OA member too -

Hobbes, I didn't know Traxxion wouldn't rebuild shock. Now that I know, I'll have to consider the CSW option. How do you like that shock now and are you considering any valving changes to the forks? I wonder what CSW would charge to revalve the forks?

[jtaylor84]

anyone interested in a gen 1 FZ1 sargent seat (w/ silver piping) in great shape??
follow this link

http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/index.php/topic,6789.0.html

thank you for your support  
jt

[UPSMAN]

How's the wind protection on the 07 vs 1st gens and compared to FJR ?

I've been very curious about the above questions... I test rode an 06 and an FJR in Daytona last year but without an extended ride it's hard to get a good feel

I'm an FZ1OA member too -

With the stock windscreen the 1st gen and 2nd gen  are about the same,  I have a Zero Gravity DB on order but like everything else I try to buy its on Back Order!!! As for the FJR The stock screen is great, I did an Iron Butt ride to New Orleans last November and comming back the temps were 45* to 47* for 5 1/2 in the dark and no wind was hitting me with the screen all the way up.

[hobbes]

Hobbes, I didn't know Traxxion wouldn't rebuild shock. Now that I know, I'll have to consider the CSW option. How do you like that shock now and are you considering any valving changes to the forks? I wonder what CSW would charge to revalve the forks?

I didn't mean to say they wouldn't rebuild my shock, but they tried to sell me the Penske and they didn't sound like they believed in rebuilding the stock shock. I can see why, but I'm not ready to shell out for a full Penske when I can get a great feeling shock without the bells and whistles for $350.

I should get it back next week and then I'll update you on how it feels.

[Tim]

Yep the Mr. Ivan with the FCE- I sat and thought about what he was doing, and decided to try some things on my own- So I adjusted both the Primary TPS and the Secondary TPS. I used the diag mode in the shop manual, and adjust the primary to a setting of 18. the standard is 15-18,so I I went to the higher number- Then for the secondary- when I looked at it, it was set all the way to the right, so I moved it 1/32 of an inch to the left. When I took it out for a shake down ride, the throttle response was still great- and a "little less" touchy. So I plan on going back in and going another 32nd of an inch.
I have also cut the air box, and that was a great move. I work at a Yamaha shop, so I plan on re syncing the TPS, and doing the CO sniff this weekend. On these new FZ's we have an air temp sensor on the top of the air box. I plan on playing with that also. My theory is of it was in a cooler location, the engine would run richer- here is a pic of the red one as of this week.

Hello, I am new to the group and own a 2006 FZ1- can anyone tell me how to adust the TPS and access the mode to change the Primary setting so I can have a smoother transition on the on-off? Also, has anyone here tried to stick a set of cams from an R1 in their machine? my email is tamcevoy@yahoo.com

[doucette322]

I am experiencing head shakes through the torque range. Speed is not really a factor. I find she's really stiff, front and back. She's so stiff I feel like I have no shocks. I weigh 185 soaking wet! Any suspension ideas before I play with it. Save me some time and energy please LOL !

[UPSMAN]

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[animosity6]

hi new to this site here is a pic of my 2005 fz1 i just picked up i love it so far i was wondering if any body nnew of any mods for them or if i can swap parts from a r1 onto itto gicve it a slightly more agressive look and possibly add a bit more power to it. i'd like to also know if there is a good rpm to pull a wheely or not thanks

[R Doug]

hi new to this site here is a pic of my 2005 fz1 i just picked up i love it so far i was wondering if any body nnew of any mods for them or if i can swap parts from a r1 onto itto gicve it a slightly more agressive look and possibly add a bit more power to it. i'd like to also know if there is a good rpm to pull a wheely or not thanks

I'm not meaning to sound like an ass... but if you could add some more periods between your sentences, it would be a lot easier for me to read.  I'm getting too old like most people on this forum.  

Other than that, welcome aboard!

[animosity6]

sorry about that.

[R Doug]

I just think it's been a long day for me, I'm cranky, and should not take it out on anyone.  

Congrats on the FZ.  I'm not sure what the sweet spot is to get the front wheel off the ground, but it seems like the bike really comes alive above 6k.

When I have my Givi's packed down, the front wheel seems to always want to come off the ground.