f.mayrand
Member
Hi everyone.
I am a new member and bought a 2009 (new leftover) FZ1 earlier this summer. I just came back from a week trip to North Carolina / Georgia (tail of the dragon area) where I got the chance to push the bike a bit more than usual as the roads over there are so amazing (Definitely a "bucket list" destination well worth the 20 hours to get there for me)
My previous bike was a large V-twin so it took me a day or two to adjust to the fz1 powerband (ie rev it a lot higher than I am used to), but now really learned to appreciate this engine
Questions / comments:
- I adjusted the suspension as much as I could (trial and error and mosty made it harder despite my low weight) and it feels better than before but still not where I would like it. Is a fork / suspension upgrade a popular mod on this bike or should I just try adjusting some more?
- Despite the awsome power at high rpm, do some folks change the rear sprocket for a larger one to get a bit more pull in the mid-range? Or any way to change the gear ratio so the speedo stays true?
- I found the throttle transition (from closed to open) a bit abrupt going into corners. Is it me / my riding or something others experience and is there a way to smooth this out?
Overall I love the balance of comfort and performance on this bike - along with every day rideability. I like to ride fast once in a while but safely and nothing extreme, so looking for the few mods and adjustments that will make the bike a bit better for me without spending a fortune to turn it into a track bike (which it is not meant to be)
Thanks much for pointing me in the right direction!
Frederic
I am a new member and bought a 2009 (new leftover) FZ1 earlier this summer. I just came back from a week trip to North Carolina / Georgia (tail of the dragon area) where I got the chance to push the bike a bit more than usual as the roads over there are so amazing (Definitely a "bucket list" destination well worth the 20 hours to get there for me)
My previous bike was a large V-twin so it took me a day or two to adjust to the fz1 powerband (ie rev it a lot higher than I am used to), but now really learned to appreciate this engine
Questions / comments:
- I adjusted the suspension as much as I could (trial and error and mosty made it harder despite my low weight) and it feels better than before but still not where I would like it. Is a fork / suspension upgrade a popular mod on this bike or should I just try adjusting some more?
- Despite the awsome power at high rpm, do some folks change the rear sprocket for a larger one to get a bit more pull in the mid-range? Or any way to change the gear ratio so the speedo stays true?
- I found the throttle transition (from closed to open) a bit abrupt going into corners. Is it me / my riding or something others experience and is there a way to smooth this out?
Overall I love the balance of comfort and performance on this bike - along with every day rideability. I like to ride fast once in a while but safely and nothing extreme, so looking for the few mods and adjustments that will make the bike a bit better for me without spending a fortune to turn it into a track bike (which it is not meant to be)
Thanks much for pointing me in the right direction!
Frederic
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