first impressions

[joeblowe]

Maiden Voyage today.
What a great experience...
Impressions:
- the bike seems very light, I also own a Ducati ST2, and a Suzuki Madura 85. The fz feels very light when you shake it from side to side.
- probably has something to do with the first statement, but the bike feels very stable. I can stop for a few moments without putting my foot down.
- awesome engine. It could use a little more wompf right at the starting line.
- a got an adjustable dogbone (turnbuckle). Still trying to find the optimum heigth for my short stature.
- found the clutch & engine combination starting from a standstill a delight, she is a pussycat in traffic. The bike has the adjustable clutch lever.
- riding position seems confortable, have to log in some miles though.
- although the engine sound is awesome, did not detect any vibration on the bike.
- conclusion, I am absolutely thrilled with my acquisition.

 

[johnnyontherocks]

Enjoy. The best thing you can do to seal the deal is put some bags on and go for 1500mile ride

 

[thepopularjock]

You will be very happy with that adjustable clutch lever. I'm sure that you are familiar with them but they make riding much more pleasurable.
The most common upgrade is a slip on exhaust and then the engine really sounds nice.
Hope you enjoy your purchase - post up some pics and let us see what you got :cheers:

 

[Steve F]

Enjoy. The best thing you can do to seal the deal is put some bags on and go for 1500mile ride

Yea, what he said. I need to do the same. :yes:

Enjoy!!!

 

[markowinnipeg]

I would be interested after a few 1000 miles under your belt how it compares to the Duc ST2?

 

[Oldschool]

Maiden Voyage today.
What a great experience...
Impressions:
- the bike seems very light, I also own a Ducati ST2, and a Suzuki Madura 85. The fz feels very light when you shake it from side to side.
- probably has something to do with the first statement, but the bike feels very stable. I can stop for a few moments without putting my foot down.
- awesome engine. It could use a little more wompf right at the starting line.
- a got an adjustable dogbone (turnbuckle). Still trying to find the optimum heigth for my short stature.
- found the clutch & engine combination starting from a standstill a delight, she is a pussycat in traffic. The bike has the adjustable clutch lever.
- riding position seems confortable, have to log in some miles though.
- although the engine sound is awesome, did not detect any vibration on the bike.
- conclusion, I am absolutely thrilled with my acquisition.

Glad to hear it, I knew you would be. See you around town sometime, you have my #.

 

[FZ1inTX]

:welcome: and congrats! Glad to hear that the bike is that impressive coming from a Duc rider. My boss is all Italian bikes and I've been trying to get him on the FZ1 for a go... he's still not willing.