@9Lives. Sorry haven't been on the forum since the ride last year. The rest of the trip was amazing. A couple hiccups here and there but if anything they added to the experience. I was able to borrow the side reflectors from a friend and passed the MOT safety. However, if you still have them I...
I was able to find a few shops, but Recreation Supply Co had the right tire size in stock, their mounting price on bike was reasonable compared to others and they were able to fit me in the same day knowing I was on a road trip. I dealt with Mike over the phone and Matt in person. Both great guys!
Does anyone know of a motorcycle store that sells and mounts the rear 190/50/17 tire for the Fz1? Or alternatively selling their new or somewhat used tire?
I am on a cross country ride and need the tire replaced before heading on. I think I maybe able to make it to Regina if there is a...
My 50a main fuse needs to be replaced. I checked the service manual, but the part number is not listed (it is simply called main fuse).
Does anyone know what type of fuse this is? Or know the Yamaha part number for it?
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I am trying to locate the U.S Statement of Compliance (SOC) label on my 2009 Fz1 Gen 2. It is a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards sticker that usually has the GVWR, manufactured MM/YY and the VIN number on it.
This is needed to import the bike into Canada, which I maybe looking to do soon...
Can I put on a 180/55/17 instead of the stock 190/50/17 tire size on the 2009 FZ1?
I am sure someone will be curious as to why I would want to do that. The reason is I am thinking of riding the Denali Highway in Alaska later this year, and want to put on Continental TK70/TK80 tires for the...
I need to do a coolant change on the FZ1 (Gen II) (it has turned brownish) and wanted to see if people recommend using the Honda Type 2 coolant on this bike? Or is there is another FZ1 forum recommended coolant for this bike (that is not yamacool)?
Also, is the total coolant capacity 2.5...
I am thinking of retrofitting a universal belly onto the Fz1 Gen 2. I was wondering if someone could point out the mounting area for the stock belly pan. Pictures of the mounting points and hardware used would be very helpful.
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I have always had some level of vibration in the handlebars on any motorcycle I have ridden. However, the handlebar vibration on the fz1 at around 4000 to 6000 rpm (which is where it is usually at highway speeds) seem to be slightly more. Some days my hands go numb.
Does packing the handlebar...
Yeah I thought of that as soon as I loosened the filter. I am not exactly allowed to work on vehicles inside the apartment complex. So was trying to get it done ASAP. Next time I will be prepared with alum foil.
Speaking of aluminum. The rubber belt on comercial oil filter snapped (edited out...
I recorded my engine oil + filter change and uploaded to YouTube (linked below). Figured it maybre of use to someone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG6e4Oj9aQk
Moved out here from Toronto a couple years ago for work. It truly is easy to rack up miles down here. So far I have done 4k km in the first 3 months of the year and haven't really even been on any trips, just commuting. Guess fun rides start in May.
If you ever get down here I highly...