AxelFZ1
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I am a newbie Gen 1 FZ1 rider as of this week. Just picked up this beautiful bone stock FZ and am loving it. Did my first big ride this past Saturday through the Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The bike rode beautifully and has an amazing amount of power and refinement compared to the 09 KLR it replaced.
After taking delivery of the bike, I went straight to my local moto shop and had the suspension set-up for me. Unfortunately, I learned that my 235 pounds exceeds the weight range of the stock suspension. I also realized that I'll need to change the stock bar to a handlebar that has less sweep. These are the first mods I intend to make and was hoping someone out there may have some suggestions?
1) Hope to change handlebars to a 7/8 bar that will fit the stock risers. Do not wish to change brake lines. Looking for less sweep and similar rise to stock
2) Been Ebay shopping for an R1 shock. Will this solve my rear undersprung stock shock? What model of R! shock do I need to look for?
Thanks for any input you can provide.
I am a newbie Gen 1 FZ1 rider as of this week. Just picked up this beautiful bone stock FZ and am loving it. Did my first big ride this past Saturday through the Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The bike rode beautifully and has an amazing amount of power and refinement compared to the 09 KLR it replaced.
After taking delivery of the bike, I went straight to my local moto shop and had the suspension set-up for me. Unfortunately, I learned that my 235 pounds exceeds the weight range of the stock suspension. I also realized that I'll need to change the stock bar to a handlebar that has less sweep. These are the first mods I intend to make and was hoping someone out there may have some suggestions?
1) Hope to change handlebars to a 7/8 bar that will fit the stock risers. Do not wish to change brake lines. Looking for less sweep and similar rise to stock
2) Been Ebay shopping for an R1 shock. Will this solve my rear undersprung stock shock? What model of R! shock do I need to look for?
Thanks for any input you can provide.