Recent content by Templar

thanks for the input!!! Still no MT-10 in the American Colonies.

I've been running the same tire configuration you described for the last 2-years. With this year's tire replacement of RS2, front & rear, I haven't noticed any real drop in traction. Only time in the previous 2-years traction was a possible issue was taking 25-mph curves at 50 mph and being...

Ca Va, Fantomas! Congrats pour votre nouveau ride!

@Dustin: Touring. Daily commutes.

Owned a FZ6 and I don't consider it a beginner's bike. FZ6 is a pretty hot bike, meaning it can catch and pass a corvette. My FZ6 clutch was sensitive. A new rider can get themselves into trouble on a FZ6 IMHO although the FZ6 is an easy bike to ride. I would go more for a Yamaha R3 or a Star...

Any thoughts out there if the MT-10 Streetfighter be an upgrade from the FZ1? I'm not sure at this point there be much of difference, but then there's no MT-10 in the flesh in Upstate New York for comparison. MT-10 does has my interest.

I've found any good heavy duty oil [rated for diesel] is good. I particularly like Shell Rotella. I also prefer the 15-40 weight oil. This weight I can run all year in my bike [Upstate New York] and the bike seems to shift better than if I use 20-50.

Wifey says there is indeed more comfort, but not much more. Doubles riding time before your butt gets numb & hot. Found the same for the front seat.

8.5k miles on my Dunlop RS [back] and Q2 [front]. Still lots of tread left. Handling excellent. Good tire buy imho.

Shell Rotella 15-40, or a good brand 15-40 heavy duty works best for me. Shifting is smoother. Have used 20-50, but shifting gets heavy is cool/colder weather here in Western NY.

Seen the pics, and talked with a dealer today mentioning the bike. Anyone out there on the planet actually seen or ride this Yamaha model?

Agree. FZ1 has a lot of un-usable street power. Only can go so fast before *handling* comes into play. Improve the suspension. Upgrade the rubber.

Much the same history. It was 25-years for me returning to Riding. Welcome back & see you on Campus!

many thanks. should check my msg more often. :-)

Aside from having to swallow the $400, glad matters worked out without becoming worse. Been following your post. Navel-gazing: Sometimes knowledge don't come cheap or easy. Prolly a sign to keep the FZ1 and keep riding it. See you on Campus.