Recent content by Stevil25

So I do agree that the fallout of an accident from a motorcycle are more severe than a car,however I stand by my argument that motorcycles are no more dangerous than cars. As someone said it is the riders choices or inabilities that lead to major accidents. If you have a problem with turning...

Ok so Im hoping for some insight and some help argueing my point. At we we a co worker said he wanted to purchase a bike and this started a huge debate about the saftey. Of course two female co workers instantly jumped in and said there is no way they would ever allow there husbands to get a...

I had not had this issue on my FZ, but I did have a brother who had this issue on his FJR. After taking it into the mechanic he said that alot of times small metal shavings can squeeze through the filter and alot of times the shavings arent due to anything wrong with the bike it just happens...

How much do you want for the Motec Pegs and the Levers?

If you are wanting to get the matching rear tire try performance cycle of colorado they usually have great deals on discontinued tires and they usually have a decent stock of them as well.

I was told By a the mechanic that does work on my bike that the voltage should be in the range of 14-15 volts while the bike is running. so you seem to be just fine. Are there reasons as to why you are concerned or just and inquiry?

Thanks all for your help. I ran a scan with malwarebytes and it seems to have solved the problem. Have been issue free since the scan. Thanks

Hey everyone, Sorry that Im taking up time with a non FZ1 post but I know that we have a few Computer guys in this forum. So the problem I have is with my email account. I have a Hotmail account and today there were spam emails sent out from my account. The emails were ads for prescription...

I know before when I was looking on ebay for forks they werent excactly the cheapest for being used and such, but a company that will machine forks for you for a good price is called Franks Forks. i cant remeber the cost exactly but it seems there were really good price for both fork tubes on a...

A parts list would be great and a huge help. Thanks

How hard is it to change the fork seals. I have an 05 and my seals are starting to leak. Also what are recomendations on what seals to buy.

Different gearing on the two bikes makes alot of difference.

If You want to be able to ample power through every gear without haveing to spend a ton of money to get it then I say go with the bandit. (Hate to say that on a FZ forum, and loving my FZ, but its the truth) also for your heigth you will feel less crunched on the bandit cause of the footpeg...

The Bandit is a pretty good bike, I have ridden the 1250 many times and really enjoy it. As compared to my FZ1 like it has been said you do give up a little in the handling department with the bandit. And yes the seating on the bandit is more comfy for me being 6'2" with the lower pegs it isnt...

I was told on my 05 that for two in risers I was going to have to change the lines, that an 1 1/2 inches was all I would be able to do. How true it is I am not sure because I never went through with doing risers. Also I am not a 100% sure what the difference would be between the 05 and the 08...