Recent content by Lonerider59

They do look good, and they should lighten both wheels by a bit. I thought it was interesting that they didn't state the actual weight savings compared to the OEM and the fact that they said to torque to OEM specs. If the material is different (i.e. stronger, harder, etc.) I would think torque...

Those compression numbers are a bit suspect to me (high) and if they are in fact true, it would tell me that rings and valves are OK. I'd just ride the thing and do regular maintenance as equired. 183.5 is the compression suggested in the Gen II manual so your are actually on the high side...

If you're ot sure of the maintenance that's been done, you'll never eliminate that as a possible problem until it's checked.

It's with aheavy heart that I need to sell my FZ1, but a bad sciatic nerve in my right leg can't deal with the riding position of the bike. The bike was bought new in December of 2008 and I'm the only person who has ever ridden it. I had a MIVV suono on it as depicted in the pics. but I...

For anyone who is interested in doing their own powder coating/sand blasting etc. this place has a lot of goodies for the do-it-yourself guy. Powder Coating Gun - Hotcoat Powder Coat Guns - Powder Coating Kit

Good luck with your new toy. Most people find the FZ1 is more than enough zoom for the street and there aren't many bikes out there that can out run the FZ1 and keep things together. Have a good time and watch your throttle hand. Many newbies on power sports bikes end up in the weeds because...

Buyer beware, you never, ever get the whole story, even from your best friend. Now, unless your vehicle laws are extremely easy where you live, you'll never get it titled unless your are buying it from the legal owner and he has signed it over to you, with no lein holder or second secured...

I'm not sure what Ivan has up his sleeve for improving the FZ1's performance, but the current "sperbikes" are now considered inferior if they don't have some kind of traction control to keep the rider from getting over their head with a heavy throttle hand. I've always felt that the bike with...

The miles isn't a big deal, I bought my 2008 new and have put on over 26,000 miles while owning four other bikes at the same time. If you commute you'll find out the FZ1 isn't exactly the best out there for gas mileage but it will do everything else just fine. If you keep it and keep it in nice...

Welcome to the forum. Plenty of advice here. If you need some help just ask. I wouldn't worry about a bit of blue on start-up for a brand new bike, as already said it was most likely from the lube that was used for shipping. Now if that gets worse or starts to continue after warm-up then I'd...

I wish I could say this in a manner that would shake a few up here, but some will insist they know better reguardless of the situation. Anyone who says a shim under bucket cam system "probably" won't need checking after 26,000 miles of the valves smashing into the seats, doesn't have a clue. I...

It sounds to me like your passage way out of the MC is blocked. If your old fluid sat in the MC for years without being relaced, there was probably some water in it and that may have coroded the exit hole. I think it is the best to take the MC apart and clean it and the holes very good and...

DID has always been a good chain for me but I've seen RK offered more frequently lately. Be prepared to lay out between $165 and $200 for a good set. If taken care of, it will last several years. My bike is six years old with 26,000 miles and still has the OEM chain with plenty of miles left.

This whole subject may sound strange to anyone who hasn't lived in the Southwest, especially New Mexico, Arizona, California, and probably Nevada, Utah too. Many of the desert states get only the water that comes down from the north. We just happen to spend the winters many years along the...

I live in northern Michigan, although I winter in Ariazona or Alabama, and I can remember when there must have been twenty manufacturers of snowmobiles but gradually they dropped out of the business till Bombardier, Polaris, and Arctic Cat were the only companies left making any money. With the...