Recent content by Louky

Removed the lower fairing for the first time. Gonna go naked for awhile. I waxed the outside and sprayed Pro Prep on the inside. Hope to ride a bit later if it warms up.

I noticed on my recently purchased 2001 FZ1, that there is a rubber piece behind the right side passenger foot peg called the Weight Assy 5LV-2622J-00-00. It's not on the left side. I thought maybe it was just missing, but it doesn't show up on the parts manual. It's number 61 on the link...

Thanks everyone for all the responses. VA_Rider, I did check the tire age before buying. Both were mid 2013. Dustin, fantastic info directly from Dunlop. Sounds like I should spend the next 80-100 miles getting used to the new feel and heating them up. All I need is some decent...

Yesterday I bought Dunlop Sportmax Q3's. I liked what I read about them. The tech told me to ride on them for 100 miles before putting them through their paces. I've heard this before, but it doesn't seem quite right to me. If I take it easy in the curves, then I'll never really use all of the...

I just purchased Dunlop Q3's yesterday from the dealer. They charged $75 to put them on.

The tires on the 2001 I purchased a few months ago looked new. They only had 4000 miles on them, however they were hard and slick. So today, I rode to CC Powersports in southern Indiana to get new tires. It was 21 degrees out. I wanted to spend the next nice day riding instead of having...

Here is a video showing decal eraser work on a boat. I still think I'd be afraid to try it on my bike. pinstriperemoval.wmv - YouTube

Thanks everyone. It looks like from the replies, I should try the Goo Gone and let it soak awhile. I'll reply back with the results. VA_Rider, regarding the Skunk. I thought black with the gray frame made it a Skunk, but I see that I was wrong. Did they only make the Skunk in 2004...

Hi FZ1 brothers and sisters. A few months ago I picked up a 2001 Skunk with just over 3000 miles. It has the lower fairing and I love the looks and ride of the bike. Certainly the fastest thing I've ever owned. For whatever reason, I'm anti sticker. The bike has the cool old school YAMAHA...