We swapped bikes after a while and rode his for a couple hours. Always wanted to ride one (mine was an '06). My first impression was how nimble and light it felt, I also found it very comfortable and I see now why so many people like them! It felt like a smaller size 600cc bike underneath me...
The FZ1 my friend bought had a new chain and rear sprocket, unfortunately its a 47 tooth rear (unsure of front) that he hates, as I suspected. I didn't care for it when I test rode it. Anyone have stock parts not being used?
Thanks,
Wayne
Except not for me......Took a buddy down near Detroit to look at a 2001 FZ1 for sale, he ended up buying it so we brought it home. Its a pretty nice Gen 1 but does need a few things (well, if it were mine). Fender eliminator being first, anyone suggest a decent but affordable one? Someone just...
Check this out............
YAMAHA FZ1 & SIDECAR
Very nice sidecar setup professionally mounted. The sidecar attaches/detaches in less than an hour with common tools. Use the bike alone in the summer,or leave the sidecar attached all year. Everything operates as designed and...
SOLD to a guy from the FZ6 forum..........hopefully he joins this gaggle of goofballs on this forum! LOL.
2006 FZ1, has just over 10,000 miles now. Brand new Pilot Road 2's (50 miles), Corbins front and rear with backrest(not shown), Scorpion slip on (Cat gutted), Yamaha lowers, SV650...
I have searched and searched and can't seem to come up with anything conclusive! Are there any Yamaha mirrors (R1, R6, etc) that are direct bolt on a Gen 2 that are shorter than the originals? I want them to fit onto the fairing exactly as the factory FZ1's do.
Found a mint 2008 ZX14 with hardly any miles on it...............I rode one a couple years ago and loved it. Living and riding where I do there are rare time's when I get into any twisties so thats really not and issue. Might have an FZ1 up in the the classifieds soon.
FYI, this is the one:
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Very clean 2003 Yamaha RX-1 Four stroke with reverse snowmobile. Has fresh oil change, new belt, carbs just cleaned and synced, could use new slides this year(less than $50.00). 145 horsepower and extremely fast. Already has extra foam in original low seat, way...
Rode 640 miles yesterday(Tawas City MI to Calumet MI and back to Newberry MI), the last 245 miles(Newberry to Tawas City) back home this morning and feel surpisingly good!