I've had my FZ1 with the Retro kit since May 2011 and I've thoroughly enjoyed it but over the last year or so I noticed I wasn't enjoying getting out on it as much as I did when I first got it. I think I was tiring of the fairly limp midrange that is endemic to the FZ1 engine, it doesn't come...
Don't overthink it. I usually go out for 125-150 mile ride, I start with a full tank and there is a fuel station 3 miles from my house so I always make that the last stop on my way home. I fill up, drive home, and then clean up the bike (bugs, lube chain, etc) and I put an ounce of Fuel Med in...
All the 2017 Yamahas are now on their website.....October 13th, 2016. The refresh on the FZ-09 looks good, it is on my list for next spring.
https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/motorcycle
No surprise there. Most mods done on engines don't really make it run better overall, it might help in one area but often there is a tradeoff as some other aspect is affected to a negative extent. The manufacturers have to make sure their equipment runs as smoothly as possible while meeting...
I store my FZ1 sideways in front of my car and it can be a little bit tight so I'll rotate the mirrors out of the way which allows me to slide between the bike and the car. Never had any issues, and mirrors are still tight.
In the United States MCN is Motorcycle Consumer News, a publication that doesn't accept advertisements or endorsements and plays pretty much down the middle. But when I see MCN stuff from the UK it always seems slanted to come to some sort of predetermined conclusion. The Brit m/c press always...
Been driving for 50 years, riding bikes for 40 years .... my procedure: 1) get in/on, 2) start engine, 3) put in gear and go. I've never had an engine malfunction or any sort of engine failure in all those years. And I change the oil at manufacturers specs and don't try to second guess the...
Certainly not the best roadcraft on the van driver's part, but that scenario should ALWAYS be in the mind in entering a situation like that. Many (most?) drivers will cut short a turn like that if no one is occupying that space, especially if it is a tight turn.
When I had an FZ6 with an underseat exhaust I would stash a half dozen canisters under the seat, I often wondered if there was a chance they could overheat and explode. I guess they can. Hope the damage isn't too great.
Thanks for the video. I always take off the oil filler cap before draining just to help vent the engine when the drain plug is removed, makes the flow a little bit smoother and minimizes splashing as the oil comes out. And there is more oil that will drain out if the bike is taken off the...
OK, thanks. I didn't realize it was mainly designed and sold for diesel engines, I just never remember it saying that on the label before. As long as it is JASO MA certified we are good to go.
I've been using Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic in my FZ1 for five years with no issues. It's time for a spring oil change so I dropped by the local Walmart and picked up the familiar blue gallon jug of T6 for the usual price of $21.36/gallon. Upon inspection in my garage I see the designation...
Most chain lubes are lousy.....petroleum products that make a mess of your rear wheel and front sprocket. A few years ago everyone was using the Dupont Teflon spray to good effect, until they changed the formula for unknown reasons and it was no longer useful for m/c chains. Last year I...
Agreed, but I find the FZ 07, FZ 09, FJ 09 all pretty ugly with lots of black plastic slathered around, and engine and frame parts hanging off, not like the FZ1 which still looks like a motorcycle. Every time I'm down at the Yamaha shop for a look see at their new bikes I realize how cheap they...
Purely an economic reason....they can probably shave $100 off the price by leaving off the stand. The market runs on price....customers are price sensitive and they will sell more bikes at 'X' without a stand than 'X plus $100' with a stand.
I agree a centerstand is a wonderful thing to have...
Will have to see that one in person. Looks like the FZ1 is history as all the other sportbikes on Yamaha's US website are showing 2016 models, except the FZ1 which still shows 2015. There is another new bike coming, the XSR900 based on the FZ 09 engine....more of the streetfighter look (Yamaha...
I don't believe all the conspiracy theories, when Lorenzo is out front he is the smoothest rider you'll ever see, he can run consistent laps all day long. And that is what we saw Sunday, he just was not going to get caught by MM or Pedrosa, much less passed. He was focused to be first across...
At this point it really doesn't matter.....it will be settled in five days. This is one of those issues that will be analyzed for years but I'm tired of hearing about 'Rossi did this, Marquez did that'. Enough already. Let 'em race Sunday and it will be sorted out then.