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  1. DenArnold

    2008 GEN2 FZ1 gets 2004 R1 Front Forks and RC brakes+pump

    adjusting the forks in the clamps To adjust the correct position of both forks, first insert the R1 axle. Here you see the difference between your FZ1 GEN2 axle: the R1 axle is secured with an external bolt Position the forks by measuring the top position of the forks towards the top...
  2. DenArnold

    2008 GEN2 FZ1 gets 2004 R1 Front Forks and RC brakes+pump

    Simple budgettary answer: I had a killer deal on those 04-forks...but yes I would agree...if the 07+ are 50mm diameter forks, same approach.
  3. DenArnold

    2008 GEN2 FZ1 gets 2004 R1 Front Forks and RC brakes+pump

    replacing brakelines Next step (if you want to replace the brakelines) is to remove the OEM brakelines. Note this model is equipped with ABS hence the lines wil go throught a slitbox to connect up towards and back the ABS pump at the right side of the frame
  4. DenArnold

    2008 GEN2 FZ1 gets 2004 R1 Front Forks and RC brakes+pump

    mount the new R1 forks Slightly open up the bottom clamp just enough the fork will slide in without too much resistance (u do not wanna scratch the golden forks) Clean the inside of the clamps Slide gently upwards the R1 forks. For now I have just temporarily tightend them by hand (need...
  5. DenArnold

    2008 GEN2 FZ1 gets 2004 R1 Front Forks and RC brakes+pump

    remove the oem forks Now you can loosen the nuts which clamps the forks into its position top clamp bottom clamp Forks are out
  6. DenArnold

    2008 GEN2 FZ1 gets 2004 R1 Front Forks and RC brakes+pump

    remove the brake callipers Next is to remove the brakecallipers. You have the option also to keep them bolted to the forks, and after having drained the brakefluid, disconnect the brakelines. I decided to remove them alltogether as I plan to torough clean and check them before they go in my...
  7. DenArnold

    2008 GEN2 FZ1 gets 2004 R1 Front Forks and RC brakes+pump

    remove the front fender Next to remove the front fender Remove all bolts holding the front fender in it's place (by now you have already picked a small box to put all nuts and bolts in to avoid loosing them) One nut at inside of fender to be loosened Front fender removed
  8. DenArnold

    2008 GEN2 FZ1 gets 2004 R1 Front Forks and RC brakes+pump

    Remove the front wheel 1. loosen the nuts (#12) of the brakes, but not remove them 2. loosen the tighting nuts(alan key) at the right fork 3. Loosen the front axle by using a 19 Alan key 4. now you relative easily remove the front wheel. Wriggle a wee bit with the brakes to...
  9. DenArnold

    2008 GEN2 FZ1 gets 2004 R1 Front Forks and RC brakes+pump

    Ii's some time now I have bought theese R1 2004 frontforks, a complete set, including RC brake callipers (4piston model), RC brakepump, T-piece. So I took on the project to finally install these on my FZ1, and to combine to have my brake lines replaced with steel braided lines Purpose of...
  10. DenArnold

    What did you do to your FZ today?

    Since I take no passenger on my FZ1 (I use the more comfortable upright seated Tiger for that purpose), I have removed both passenger footpegs and installed an R&G Exhaust hanger Noted I need to use a shorter bolt as it comes too close to the rear arm Yamaha FZ1-N and FZ1-S Exhaust Hanger...
  11. DenArnold

    Almost Famous

    Looks you're short in need of a new rear tire :Rockon:
  12. DenArnold

    Almost Famous

    This thread (and others too) makes me wanna book a plane, get my gear, get a bike locally and ride, ride, ride through these beautiful sceneries....Great pictures, great job !
  13. DenArnold

    Gen II Mods? Start here!

    can I suggest this too to be added on the sticky thread? http://www.998cc.org/forum/gen-ii-mods/21704-healtech-gipro-x-tipe-gear-indicator.html
  14. DenArnold

    What did you do to your FZ today?

    Installed my Healtech Gipro X-type Gear Indicator. Since I have my Triump with Built In gear indicator, this was the first I had to have added to my Fizzer
  15. DenArnold

    Healtech Gipro X-Tipe Gear Indicator

    22. Put the rear wheel off the ground using a paddock stand 23. Run the engine untill the idle rpm is reached normal idle and engine is warmed up 24. Pull the clutch and engage into 1st gear and rev the bike up to 3-4000rpm. The display will slowly flash 1 and followed by flashing2 25. Pull...
  16. DenArnold

    Healtech Gipro X-Tipe Gear Indicator

    15. strip the red wire of the GI cable and wrap it around the exposed wire of the brake tail light soldered 16. to mount the GI display, I made a quick metal support (2cm piece of Alu which I tapped around the tachometer and screwed it tight to on the of the screws) 17. run...
  17. DenArnold

    Healtech Gipro X-Tipe Gear Indicator

    7. locate the crankshaft position sensor. on my bike it was positioned in the middle of the bike underneath (but visible) the airbox 8. disconnect the crankshaft pos sensor and free the left connector to ease your access to work on it. Open the plastic sleeve (used a sciccor) and expose...
  18. DenArnold

    Healtech Gipro X-Tipe Gear Indicator

    5. Locate the white speed sensor connectors (may need to cut some tiewraps to have some slack onthe various cables) Located at right side on the bike (eg seated on the bike your right side is...? right :) ) 6. as I had already installed the Speedohealer, you will have to connect the...
  19. DenArnold

    Healtech Gipro X-Tipe Gear Indicator

    Allright, I succesfully installed the Healtech Gipro X-type Gear Indicatoir on the Fizzer. In support of future "wannadothistoo" members, below step by step pictures. First ensure you have the right cable harnas to fit the Gen2 FZ1 1. remove the innerfairings 2. Remove the...
  20. DenArnold

    What did you do to your FZ today?

    Hi PapaGen, did you solder the connections or used the clamp to connect to the gearsensor and power? Got some pictures? I hope to be able to install mine this weekend
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