Recent content by twillet

I moved to VA from Los Angeles two years ago, and in that time have given two sets of my go-to BT 023's a chance to live up to my expectations here.... I'm finding that they don't really like the east coat blacktop. The concrete on Cali's roads is "smooth" compared to the asphalt here is VA...

Did the R1 swap, works perfectly. Fixed the problems with the bike running hot, and overheating. I managed to find a 04 R1 rad. with fans off a bike with about 1000 miles on it for $150. I did have to re-wire the fans, not to switch the wiring around, but to extend the connector wires. I...

I have done some research, and the fans used on the 06' FZ1 rad. system are the same OEM parts as the 04' R1 rad. I was just wondering why you said they would not swap over? Also, when you say opposite wiring, are you referring to harness side, or connector side. I.E- the stock harness plugs...

I measure from the top of the chain link to the bottom of my swing arm, by moving my chain up and down, and I set the tension with the adjuster bolts until there is aprox 1 1/4"- 1 1/2" clearence between the bottom of the swing arm and the top of the chain link. The chain will settle and...

I find it easier to prop up the tank with a wooden spoon and remove the pressurized line first. Be very careful when removing this connector because they are very easy to break. I find that it comes off better if after you snap open the clip, you push up toward the tank prior to pinching the...

As an engineer.... I can see the motivation to keep the pump internal, but jeeze, that's more than a little rediculous. Thanks for the diagram...

Haha.... okay... I'll post pictures for this one..... it's inside the engine case. In order to access the impeller shaft, you must first: Drail oil, remove oil pan, then gingerly try to remove oil pump and water pump as a unit (understanding that you may need to remove the clutch assm. as well...

This may be a stupid question, and I'm sure I'll feel like an idiot once someone points out that its right in front of my face, bu on an 06' FZ1, where the h*ll is the water pump housing located? I am going to replace my impeller.... I know what a bloody water pump housing looks like.... I...

Does anyone know where I can find a tail section similar to the one in the picture, but in silver?

I have a Ohlin hydraulic remote rear, and Completely re-valved front from RaceTech and I'll tell you, it was a religious exp. the first ride after the swap...

People who don't know what the other front lever is for...... not me. But I can't tell you how many good quality swear words I've wasted during tire changes/ other maint. that requres the removal of the rear wheel, when trying to get the damn thing back on with that rediculous bracket...

- Improved wheel hubs: cermaic rollers and replace that giant ass needle bearing in the rear hub, - Independantly mounted rear brake caliper, - Comp./ Damp in both forks, - Re-balance the crank to move the vibration frequency out of the optimum operating RPM, General ergo improvements...

That was just north of the Rockstore, Mulholland Hwy, Malibu.......

My FZ1 rad. is partially clogged, and given that I'm in the middle-of-nowhere Virginia, it would cost aprox the same amount to have my current one serviced, as to simply replace it. Swapping to the R1 rad. is appealing for me because there are aftermarket options for the R1 and not the FZ1. They...

Has anyone found an aftermarket radiator? Or tried to fit an R1 rad. to the Gen II FZ1?