Recent content by drclarksmith

This is my 2008 Yamaha Fz1. It only has 6800miles on it and new tires..... I'm in need of a truck, and eventually a boat, so the bike has got to go. I am including all the gear seen in the picture.....Alpine Stars jacket, zip-in pants, boots included for 6700.00 otherwise the bike I will sell...

165 to 170 is doable with some minor performance upgrades and stock gearing. That being said, I would never ride this fast with a passenger on the back or riding myself anymore, but like most people, there is that urge to try and see how fast you can take if only for just a second. And once...

In North GA, Western NC, or eastern TN, let me know. I will be riding!!

I'm really digging that seat!

I just ordered a Bridgestone Battleax S-20 Hypersport for the front of my bike. I've always used and loved the Battleax BT016's, but this one has recieved better ratings online and in reviews. I still have a BT016 on the back but look to replace to the S-20 once it's worn. Just wanted to hear...

I had put some aftermarket turn signal lights on a long time ago, they work but are not very bright at all. So I ordered some more LED lights (not to replace the ones that are there) but instead to add to the lights that are there to make me more noticeable when on the road. I added to the back...

Yep gonna go with the Mobil 1 this go around. Got 4 quarts, and a K&N air filter for 58.00. SO we'll see if it's better than the yamalube, but anythings better than the oil that has sat in it for 2 years basically untouched. I changed it at 5K and moved to Miami for two years and only rode it 3...

You will learn everything there is to know on this site. Everyone on here, especially the senior memebers are extremely helpful and are always willing to give advice, pictures etc. I've done all the performance mods myself, all with the help of guys from this forum. WELCOME, and congrats on the...

I thought about the Motul 300V..... it's one of the only pure ester based oils out there, which in turn leads to the best removal of harmful debris and breakdown in high stress riding.

Good Luck, have a safe trip. Be careful in OHIO, cops are the worst, and make sure you have a permit to carry concealed weapon. It wouldn't hurt to check the laws with carrying firearms across different states, just to be safe. The .45 is one of my favs. Sounds like a true adventure your about...

Wanted to know what everyone uses besides the yamalube. I've done a ton of research, and learned a ton about all the different types of oil's but still don't know if there is anything out there better than the fully synthetic with esters. I'd like to see if anyone has something they like...

thanks it worked with the throttle knob increase to 1350. Thank all of you for your help and expertise. Such a good group of folks we have here at FZ1-forum.com!!

Yes, that's what it's doing. How do you set it to 1350? tighten the throttle cable?

It ran fine and starts up fine. It's just idling up and down. And sometimes cut's off when it's at idle.?

I changed the battery in my 2008 FZ1 today because it was due and the old battery was not holding charge. After installation the bike started up fine and i rode to the gas station to put some gas in it. It died rolling into the gas station. It starts back up fine, but when it's on idle it almost...