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I have been unable to put the bike on the center stand the "conventional" way. The gas tank is not even full. I am 210 lbs and almost 6 feet, I should be able to do that... I almost dropped it. I was getting frustrated, then I happen to see the ramps I use to check things under the car and...

Hi guys just posted sum pics of my summer project. Did a lot of work on a 2001FZ1 and pretty happy with the results. Please if ya get time take a peek at the bike let me know what ya think n maybe gimme a few more ideas. It's in the FZ1 mods gallery under ericnerpel FZ1 mods. Thanks guys love...

After scuttled vacation plans and having a paid campsite reservation a couple of friends agreed to join me for a quick out and back weekend trip. The plan was to run the canal route from Carseland to Vauxhall then run back roads the remainder. It just so happened to be mostly the TCAT (Trans...

Hello all I just replaced my 2002 fz1 and I rode it for 80k. so I sold it and got a 2008 with 9400 miles. right after I got it I heard knocking at 4000 to 4800. I have been going nuts trying to find it. I think its rod knock after noticing the sound now I can hear it at 2k to 3k but very quite...

Just purchased my fz1 and had an unfortunate collision with a deer. i came out ok but It took out the front end of my bike. Im hoping that someone has an extra set in the garage to sell. Myles

Hello new member here, I am between bikes at the moment but thinking of coming back to biking.My last bike was a Honda ST1100 Pan European.This time thinking of a 2007/2008 FZ1.What is the fuel tank capacity ? How many miles to a tankfull of petrol on...

Ii's some time now I have bought theese R1 2004 frontforks, a complete set, including RC brake callipers (4piston model), RC brakepump, T-piece. So I took on the project to finally install these on my FZ1, and to combine to have my brake lines replaced with steel braided lines Purpose of...

I recently became the proud owner of a clean 2005 FZ1 with 22k on the odometer. I have some questions about it though having now enjoyed the bike for a week or so. First during a cold start is it normal for the bike to Rev to 4k then come back the idle on its own when it first fires? I usually...

So yesterday while I was swapping my tires out I decided to change my fork oil also. I mixed maxima 5wt and 7wt to make a 6 weight. I previously had just the factory fork oil in it. I gotta say the maxima oil made for a HUGE difference in ride quality. The bike rides way better than it ever has...

Hey guys, New to the forum,new to the Fz1. Picked up a left over 2012 with 38miles on it. Just about to roll over 600miles and I'm having a few problems. Bike is stock other than a two brothers slipon and the removal of the front fairing. Takes multiple cycles of the start button to get the...

Hi All, Just sold my bike in the last couple of weeks as baby is due any minute now, money for usual house and baby stuff etc. I agreed with my wife that I would wait to buy the next one around Christmas time, hence plenty of think time. While I'm here, was just thinking - anyone...

Hey guys, selling my XT660 risers I brought for the FZ1 Gen2. I brought these to get an aggressive stance on the stock bars. They are OEM parts from a 2008 XT660. These work with the standard FZ1 bar without contacting any part of the bike. Couple of things to note: The clutch cable and break...

Okay guys I finally got my 2013 FZ1 back on the road. It was a project bike I bought that had been laid over and bent the forks and did a little cosmetic damage. Bike has 3400 miles on it. Anyways, when shifting from neutral to first after starting the bike up I get a nice big clunk. I'm...

Hey everyone, I laid down my bike and broke off the right foot peg. Not wanting to get an aftermarket rearset, I opted to buy the parts needed and just rebuild what I have. Which seems to have been a mistake. How the heck do you get this together?? OEM Stand / Footrest # 29 Bracket...

This is my 2008 Yamaha Fz1. It only has 6800miles on it and new tires..... I'm in need of a truck, and eventually a boat, so the bike has got to go. I am including all the gear seen in the picture.....Alpine Stars jacket, zip-in pants, boots included for 6700.00 otherwise the bike I will sell...

Anyone ever had the Gen II running fine everyday, then the one day while it is idling or low throttle is has a hesitation? I rode to work and the gym last night. Bike running great, like always. It has not had ANY servicing other than I do oil changes and clean/lube chain. This morning...

gunna do my 1st oil change on fz! i bought the bike used and i asked the previous owner what oil weight he used, he didnt know! i thinking of castrol 20/50? that what used on most of my bikes! any pro or cons? this is my 1st sport bike!

I know there are thousands of threads on this topic, but I have been searching for weeks now and all I get is really old posts here or on FZ1oa about some seat cover that was in production or something or other. The only two I found that might actually fit the S model (NOT the N model), are...

Hi all, just wondering if a faulty speedo/dash can stop bike my 07 fz1s from starting? Dash went out(only the lcd part) indicator and neutral lights work on dash only. Now bike won't start, just winds over?? Can the faulty dash really cause this?

Hello all, I'm going to be moving to the UK from the US fairly soon, and I have some questions about procedure for riding/buying/selling motorcycles over there. I've got a pretty good grasp on the age system, and I'm 24 so there's no issue there. Would any of you know how difficult it would...