Thanks for the positive feedback! I actually got this BITTER email from a CL guy who said he got an 06 with just 1098 miles, full graves, and PCIII for 4k. I pretty much can't believe it, but WOW! (I pointed out that that's an average of 183 miles a year and that CAN'T be a good sign)
For your quick giggles, here's the rest of my CL add:
***PLEASE DO NOT BOTHER CALLING IF***
This would be your first bike
You aren't willing to drive to Lancaster
You want to make payments
You want to offer me $1000
You want to tell me the bike isn't worth it but know NOTHING about...
FOR SALE: 06 Yamaha FZ1. 17.6k miles. This is one of the most comfortable bikes I have ever ridden. Whether you're on a long commute to work or attacking the twisties, this 998cc bike will respond kindly but aggressively to your every command. This bike has a suite of performance and aesthetic...
I suppose that I I could just buy a one inch dog bone and a three inch dog bone. Not sure why I over complicated things with two different types of link ... DERP.
See, now I'm glad I asked. So the 30mm triangle (1.1 in) and the 2" link would end up four inches, not three? So I'd be looking at the triangle and a one inch if I want to drop three?
I got the scoops on guyBay (mxc ... hehe) from an English dealer. I should point out the sad truth. They were...
Ok, desperation setting in ... Here's an engineering question:
What if I got a 30mm triangle bracket and adjustable kickstand for when I ride
Yamaha Fazer FZ1 FZS 1000 FZS1000 Lowering Kit 06-09 | eBay
And then ADD a 2" Cycle One-off dog bone for when she rides?
Cycle One-off FZ-1
Can...
The main issue is the lowering, the mpg is secondary at best. To explain: The idea to take the MSF course and buy bikes was my wife's. Because of the magnitude of awesome I decided that I'd never keep a bike that she couldn't ride.
Also, please send me a link to some HID kazoos ... That mess...
Actually, the commute is just about 130 miles a day if I go out to lunch or hit a store so it is between 31k and 33k a year. Trust me, I've already had the "Punch self in balls" discussion of the decision.
For the PC3 I'm honestly not sure. A new unit seems to be about $280 on eBay so I'd think maybe $125 or so.
The two most viable options for lowering are the Soupy's and look-a-likes and the Cycle Oneoff dog bones. The Soupy's style seem to break all too often. As for the dog bone my situation...