Jman214
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Hi guys, I've been in the motorcycle industry since I was 4yrs old as my grandfather owned motorcycle dealerships in southern Michigan. I've always been on 2 wheels. I was riding a Suzuki Jr 50 before a bicycle. I've raced motocross for 20 years and now just a weekend warrior.
I never bought a street bike because every time I got on one I rode it like I was on a dirt bike. I'm now 44 and wanted to ride with my dad before he can't ride anymore. Being a motocross guy I wanted something more familiar as far as riding position. So I bought an 08 FZ1, it's got a Two Brothers slip on and a K&N filter. I just put in new plugs and tested the coils and that cleared up the hesitation and gruffness from 1k - 2k rpm. So I take her out for a spin now remember I haven't ridden a street bike for probably 23 years. I let her warm up as I'm cruising at 35. Once temp got to 185 I opened her up to see what she had and I have to say I was sorely let down. I did it again but started in 2nd and went through all the gears but she's a fat pig. I have to hold in harder to my motocross bike than this thing. I know, I can do all kinds of free mods but as far as getting a baseline this thing is a turd. I guess I'll drop to a 16t sprocket, and test, Lars airbox mod and test, plug the AIS and test. Once this is done I'll send the ecu to Vcyclenut to get it reflashed. Anything other ideas? Its sad that all this has to be done to wake this thing up.
I never bought a street bike because every time I got on one I rode it like I was on a dirt bike. I'm now 44 and wanted to ride with my dad before he can't ride anymore. Being a motocross guy I wanted something more familiar as far as riding position. So I bought an 08 FZ1, it's got a Two Brothers slip on and a K&N filter. I just put in new plugs and tested the coils and that cleared up the hesitation and gruffness from 1k - 2k rpm. So I take her out for a spin now remember I haven't ridden a street bike for probably 23 years. I let her warm up as I'm cruising at 35. Once temp got to 185 I opened her up to see what she had and I have to say I was sorely let down. I did it again but started in 2nd and went through all the gears but she's a fat pig. I have to hold in harder to my motocross bike than this thing. I know, I can do all kinds of free mods but as far as getting a baseline this thing is a turd. I guess I'll drop to a 16t sprocket, and test, Lars airbox mod and test, plug the AIS and test. Once this is done I'll send the ecu to Vcyclenut to get it reflashed. Anything other ideas? Its sad that all this has to be done to wake this thing up.
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