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thanks for the input!!! Still no MT-10 in the American Colonies.

I've been running the same tire configuration you described for the last 2-years. With this year's tire replacement of RS2, front & rear, I haven't noticed any real drop in traction. Only time in the previous 2-years traction was a possible issue was taking 25-mph curves at 50 mph and being...

Ca Va, Fantomas! Congrats pour votre nouveau ride!

@Dustin: Touring. Daily commutes.

Owned a FZ6 and I don't consider it a beginner's bike. FZ6 is a pretty hot bike, meaning it can catch and pass a corvette. My FZ6 clutch was sensitive. A new rider can get themselves into trouble on a FZ6 IMHO although the FZ6 is an easy bike to ride. I would go more for a Yamaha R3 or a Star...

Any thoughts out there if the MT-10 Streetfighter be an upgrade from the FZ1? I'm not sure at this point there be much of difference, but then there's no MT-10 in the flesh in Upstate New York for comparison. MT-10 does has my interest.

I've found any good heavy duty oil [rated for diesel] is good. I particularly like Shell Rotella. I also prefer the 15-40 weight oil. This weight I can run all year in my bike [Upstate New York] and the bike seems to shift better than if I use 20-50.

Wifey says there is indeed more comfort, but not much more. Doubles riding time before your butt gets numb & hot. Found the same for the front seat.

8.5k miles on my Dunlop RS [back] and Q2 [front]. Still lots of tread left. Handling excellent. Good tire buy imho.

Shell Rotella 15-40, or a good brand 15-40 heavy duty works best for me. Shifting is smoother. Have used 20-50, but shifting gets heavy is cool/colder weather here in Western NY.

Seen the pics, and talked with a dealer today mentioning the bike. Anyone out there on the planet actually seen or ride this Yamaha model?

Agree. FZ1 has a lot of un-usable street power. Only can go so fast before *handling* comes into play. Improve the suspension. Upgrade the rubber.

Much the same history. It was 25-years for me returning to Riding. Welcome back & see you on Campus!

many thanks. should check my msg more often. :-)

Aside from having to swallow the $400, glad matters worked out without becoming worse. Been following your post. Navel-gazing: Sometimes knowledge don't come cheap or easy. Prolly a sign to keep the FZ1 and keep riding it. See you on Campus.

Gen II FZ6 and FZ1 appear well designed and built. Never a problem with either bikes. Follow the manual guides for upkeep, you'll be fine. That's really a low mileage bike you're considering. By my standards, not even broke in. Just make certain the first oil and filter change was done.

Have same tire configuration as LooseNut. Q2 in front, Roadsmart on rear. Very, very happy with the resulting handling and wear from this combination. BTW: Snow, ice, sleet here in Western New York last night. Summer gone!!!

FZ1 has plenty of power to pull around town even with 2-up riding. I've found a sweet spot between 2.7k-3k rpm's. FZ will be much livelier handling and responsive than a cruiser, but it's a very easy bike to ride IMO and not scary. Gas-clutch-gear relationship is outstanding. Gas: If you...

I had two situations and heard of a deadly third with attitude cagers. With me I had two situations, both where I was waiting to make a safe left hand turn, where pickup/SUV's came so close passing me on the right they almost took my mirror. It was malice, not misjudging distance. Some...

Wore my OEM Dunlops down to last 2mm's. Since major bike part houses are clearing old inventory at good prices, replaced them with a Dunlop Roadsmart in rear and Dunlop Q2 in front as per Loosenut's advice in another thread. Very nice results!!!! Like the idea of using a rear sport touring...