Recent content by jeff8407

Yeah, the bike is absolutely gorgeous, but I just don't use it. It sits in the garage, under a cover, connected to a Battery Tender.

Up for sale is a barely used 2008 FZ1. I purchased the bike in November of 2008 and I just don't ride it. The oil was just changed for the first time. The fairings are Yamaha OEM and the dealer installed them when I purchased the bike (I have all the original parts to return it to its naked...

I went out shopping today and found a new 2007 SV1000--actually two, one on the floor the other in the crate--at a nearby dealer. $6499 OTD with 1.99% financing. Decisions, decisions...

750? Thanks guys. I test-rode a gsx-r600 today and really liked it. No way would I consider the lesser powered/handling sv650. The gsxr really handles well, really well. I found myself having to adjust my line midway through the corner because the bike was so easy to turn. The power band...

I have my FZ1 set up for touring, but am thinking of adding a smaller bike. Right now, I'm leaning towards the GSXR--egads! The r6, and zx6 just don't fit me well and the Honda CBR600 is just too expensive in my market area. Also, I'm finding very good deals on used GSXR's and the sv650 in my...

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-1 front sprocket Yes, I'm highjacking. Ditto on the -1 front sprocket. It has made a HUGE difference for me in town. No more lugging or feathering the clutch getting across the cross-walk. The bike has much better acceleration. Before the change I could hit 90mph in first gear at...

Rumor from the Tokyo show earlier this week is that the 2011 model will be a complete redo using the many of the 2007/2008 frame/brake/suspension parts--the big news is the the new cross-plane crank engine will be used; but, it is all rumor at this point.

Still under factory warranty. Flawless red FZ1 with only 450 miles--never dropped, never down. I purchased this bike new in November 2008 and just do not ride it. Bike is stock except for windscreen (Cee Bailey's large/dark smoke) Asking $6900 661 236-3210 (please leave message, cell service...

I put in 20 years as a teacher/principal/superintendent. I sold my big house when real estate was up. I downsized and retired. I'm loving it. I teach a class now and then at the local community college for vacation money! My wife still works however, nothing like being a kept man....

It is really easy. You are making a big deal out of a ten minute job. Unscrew the existing six bolts, make certain the rubber grommets are still in the hole and mount the new screen using the same six bolts. The only problem arises if the rubber grommets spin. You can hold them with a set of...

FLFZ1, I agree the fairings do need some bling added to them. I just haven't added anything to them at this point. As far as the windscreen, to each his own. It looks more out of place in the photos than it does in person; however, its function far outweighs the aesthetic IMHO--especially...

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Lower fairings Here's what they look like on the 2006 or 2008 in red. BTW--a taller shield makes much more of an impact of you are thinking of minimizing wind turbulence. That being said, I like mine.

Thanks. I saw some yesterday and was impressed with the fit/finish for the price. I'm even more interested since they are not made in China!