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Yes I've loosened the locknut. I'm a bit dense, but not that dense!!! I will try the Liquid Wrench:teeter: Earl '03 FZ1

Hi all....:tup: I've got an '03 FZ1. I want to adjust the axel back, I have several more notches to go, but adjusting bolt won't "unscrew"?:looseit: WHAT GIVES??? Bike is bone stock, but bought used from salvage dealer. Thanks for your time:cheers: Earl USA

That's some Good Stuff guys!!! Thanks for posting it up. :>) Earl '03 FZ1

If gas milage is important to you.... I would leave the carbs alone!!!:noworries: I'm getting 43 mpg with my '03 FZ1. I have all of the performance I can use on the street, and great MPG's. It's the best of both worlds. :sport12: Earl

I hope it's as simple as an oil-change! Earl '03 FZ1 PS. I support two single moms, how bout U?

pauls chin spoiler ??? I'm a nooby here, and I recently bought an '03 FZ1. I don't know very much about my Gen I (A Clymers is on the way), and I don't know anything about Gen II's, but pauls "header fairing", sure looks like it might get burned-up, if not on the highways, then certainly in...

I might be out of the "Main Stream" cuz $200.USD is not very afforable to me! $110. is affordable for me!!!!! Earl '03 FZ1 PS. But then again, I'm supporting 2 Single Moms!!!

Happy days are here!!! Congrats on the new (to you) scooter! I just joined the FZ1 Ranks this week myself!:sport12: I got a 2003 with 15000 miles on it for 4 grand. It sounds to me like you got a very good deal. I'm not familar with the Gen II's but knowing Yamaha it's an excellent...

EFI is good also! I havn't owned any carburated vehicles in the last 8 years. For the 1st time since I can't remember when, my hands have smelled of gas lately! The upside is that had it been my fuel injection system that was afflicted, it would still be afflicted, cause I can't fix it!:woot...

My 03 FZ1 I've had it since Tuesday. I'm starting to really like how it feels and performs!:sport12: The paint is a custom Champange color, with all decals and badges gone. Earl

Thanks for your lengthly replies! I did research here and FZ1OA. For some reason my "search" here using the terms "carb leaking gas" did not turn-up any previous posts! I got up this morn and opened the drains on the two leftmost carbs, did some tapping, turned the key "ON" to flush the...

I guess it could have been a BEE I'm still learning about the differences and similarities. I hope it stops leaking too. After reading the posts here on the subject, I can't hardly wait for daylight to start tapping, and checking the drain bolts!:woot: Earl 03 FZ1

Thanks All BUT..... I had the FZ1 out today doing a shake-down run after adjusting a bunch of stuff ie F brake lever, clutch freeplay, throttle freeplay, mirrors, and I rotated the handlebars reward a inch or so. I only went 6 miles or so but when I was leaving my local grocery I noticed...

Thanks for the warm welcome! BroHay asked: Hi All. I'm too big and old for a proper sport bike:sport12:. I've always liked the Gen 1 style and concept. I found one nearby at an independent used-bike seller called GRD Cycles. It has relativly low milage with 15 thousand and change on the...

Hi All, My name is Earl. I live in Maryland, USA.. Yesterday I purchased a 2003 FZ1! :sport12: I've been riding for years. My bike for the last 8 years was an Aprilia RST1000 Futura. I'm sure I'll have more to say in the future...... Earl 03 FZ1