Recent content by kurtwd

GpZ, Thanks for the response. I am new to this bike having only 350 miles total on it. Until the break in period is over I am keeping the rpms to the recommended levels. I just thought it would be possible to break the 40 miles per gallon mark cruising on the highway and it doesn't do that...

Gearing Question Hi, I was wondering, does anyone go the opposite way with gearing, such as going down one tooth in the rear to lower the rpm at highway speeds to help with gas economy? I don't know exactly how much it would effect performance but then the engine is rated over 130 hp right? I...

Hi, I have a 2009 FZ1 and the passenger and cargo limit for a California bike (the state I live in) is 417 lbs. So you have no worries unless you load the bike with more than that. The suspension preloads on the rear shock are set mid range when you get the bike. You go could sit on the bike...