Recent content by Artful

Hi, I had the exact same problem but to the extent that my hands (left mostly) were going a bit numb and had loss of power in my hand for a few days afterwards. I made a couple of very heavy stainless steel bar ends at my work and they have made a slight difference. I also fitted a...

I looked into Carpel Tunnel and one of the most common symptoms with that is numbness. I am not experiencing any numbness at all, just a loss of strength in my left hand only. My throttle hand is fine. If I change the bars etc and it doesnt work I will be paying the doc a visit though...

Hi, Thanks for reply. Only had the bike for about 3 weeks. That was only my second lengthy run (447 miles) and it has actually happened both times. Think I might take your advice and put on some Renthals. I've bought some Stomp grips for the tank as I thought that would help take some...

Hi All, I've done a search but couldnt find the info I need so I do apologise if this has been asked before. I am getting weird sensations in my left hand when out on the FZ for a few hours. Not so much numbness but more that my left hand loses all its strength. I can hardly even...

Just gave it a wee wash

Hi Folks, I too can vouch for Scotoilers. I have one on my SV just now and when I pick up my FZ1 this week, it will be one of the first things I do to the bike. A group of us usually do around 300 - 400 miles every Sunday all over Scotland and the oil reservoir is normally about...

Hiya Folks My name is David, I'm 44 and I live in sunny Scotland. Just bought myself an 08 plate FZ1n. Pick it up next Wednesday. This will only be my second bike. My first is an SV 650 and although I have loved every minute of ownership, I feel I have just outgrown it. I has a test...