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That's the exact setup I have on my 08' FZ1. Sound and power are awesome. I also gutted the cat, tied the flies, and blocked off the ais hole on air box. Oh yea and did the Lars airbox mod and K&N air filter. Don't forget to go over to the other fz1 forum and download dukes map pack, the link...

I actually would like to raise my handle bars a bit because when I ride I put to much weight on my hands thus they go numb fairly quick within an hour of rideing(I also have a problem with carpel tunnel). Anyway anybody know how high of a riser I can go without haveing to change or lengthen...

I would think that gutting both cats and doing airbox mod would still require you to get a pcIII. The airflow characteristics will have been changed thus requireing more fuel. Also if you gut the cats make sure to block off the AIS hose. Supposed to eliminate popping and backfireing on deceleration.

The reason the oil should be changed at 600 miles is because the cylinders have a cross hatch pattern in them and dureing break in the pistons smooth these out and seat in the cylinder walls. This in turn causes metal shavings to appear in the oil during the first 600 miles. Thats why the...

Is doing the AIS Hose Block necessary? I have seen pics of guy blocking the tube to airbox on outside and then the hose that goes to airbox. I saw on where a guy used a marble to do it. I was doing airbox mod and figured why not do it from inside airbox and jsut hook hose back up on outside as...

Originally posted by VA_Rider I'm always at 40PSI up front, 40-41 in the rear. but... I'm about 250.... works well for me ... Hey VA I am about the same weight actually closer to 265# and have been running 36psi front and 42 psi rear as that what it states in manuel even under load with gear...

Oh yea one more thing, my bike is due for inspection in 2 months down here in Texas. Will these mods keep me from getting an inspection sticker? Anybody have experience with this. Thanks cueist

Okay I have an 08' FZ1 only mods so far, puig smoke raceing windscreen, lower cowl in shift red, engine sliders and swingarm sliders. I just ordered and recieved, Yoshimura CF slip on TRC, Power Commander III, K&N AIR FILTER,(PCIII mapped by fuel moto for these 3 add ons). I wasn't intending...

Quote: Originally Posted by Greybeard WD 40 should never be used to clean an o-ring chain, it degrades the o-ring, very quickly! Originally Posted by Va_Rider No it doesn't. I (and many others) have been using WD-40 for years.... with NO damage to the chain, and with NO decrease in the...

Sorry about the copyright link. Anyway here is another useful link Pat's Motorcycle Page

Hey Everyone I would like to start a thread on where to find reading material for riding and technical areas of motorcycle handling, upkeep, mods etc. I was told Twist of the wrist II by Keith Code was good reading material and went to Barnes & Noble and spent over twenty bucks for it, It is...

I think your talking about the hole for a swingarm slider. For the newer FZ1's it should be 6mm. Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I think that's what I ordered when I got mine. These are the ones I got FZ1 Black Anodized Yamaha Swing Arm Spools Motorcycle!!:eBay Motors (item 140293613921...

#'s for Puralator filter Sure the number for the Puralator filter is PL14610. It is the pure one filter, last one I bought was gold in color and looked cool with my 08' fz1's gold wheels lol. Anyway I have since bought a lower cowling and can't see the filter now. The first one I bought I don't...

at 2100 miles I went Synthetic. I researched a lot of sites and found a lot of talk about different oils. I chose to go with Shell Rotella-T 5w-40 in the blue container. You can get it at wal-mart for $19.99 a gallon. Works great. Also use the puralator micron filter and those are about $6.00 at...

lower fairing Check out this site save 30% on all your Yamaha parts they are located in Seattle and have the cheapest prices I have found on the net for OEM parts. The lower fairing kit is $479.96 and the lower cowl is $262.46. I bought the lower cowl for my 08' in red and also...

http://www.angelfire.com/ia/z/FZ1oil.htm Here is a link showing how to change oil. I use the aluminum foil trick on the pipes when removeing the filter. I also place bike on kickstand too and lean to left to drain even more oil after most has drained from centerstand. Then place back on...

I have read on other forums that the fuel cut problem has been sorted out on the 08' FZ1 and is only a problem on the 06' & 07' models. Does anyone have any knowledge of this? I really haven't noticed a problem on my 08' model but this is my first street bike and probably do not ride it hard...

hey timberwolf, I just ordered the chin fairing for my gen 2 08 fz1 color matched in shift candy red. I also see that they have the full lower fairing also. Go to this link http://www.yamahasportsplaza.com and check out yamaha oem parts. This is south seatle sports plaza they sell oem...

I have done a lot of research on this subject. I have checked the forums and have read other peoples experiences with different filter and oil options. The Yamaha filters aren't all that good not very well built. I found that the cheapest and one of the best options is the Puralator pure one...

I just noticed I have a nail in my rear tire. My 08 fz1 came with the Michelen Pilot roads. I know most everybody agrees that to fix a motorcycle tire is not a good idea and replacement is the only option. My local Yamaha dealer does not have pilot roads but pilot powers and wants $254.00 for a...