FZ1riderNY
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Thanks Rolln', She's definitely going to be a nice one! Clean up already begun today. (Separate Thread).
I'm On Two Wheels Again!!!!
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Thanks Rolln', She's definitely going to be a nice one! Clean up already begun today. (Separate Thread).
ballmead
Wizard
Well done mate, great to see you back on the road again.
NJFZ1
Moderator
Well it's a sportier riding position. Bike feels a little heavier, but handles well because of the shorter wheelbase. Power wise the FZ1 will spank it, but YZF1000 has higher top speed (about 170 MPH) thanks to being more aerodynamic than the FZ1.
stretched06
Wizard
Congrts! Nice to see it dont say bikeless anymore. Just shows if you do good things good things will return.
johnnyontherocks
The Cosmic Avenger
billy you should get sick on Wednesday and we will hit the mountain.
FZ1riderNY
Moderator
With those tires and how it's idling, I wouldn't get out of my neighborhood! I am going to empty the tank and put fresh gas and a large dose of Seafoam to see if it cleans it up a little but if that doesn't work I'm gonna have to pull the carbs. Also, she won't be registered for another 2 months so unfortunately it won't be out of the garage any time soon. I also found out today when Richie removed the seat that the coolant resevoir is bone dry! Too much to do by Wednesday I'm afraid.:cry:
Earlzach
Wizard
Look closly to the carberator boots for dry rot. I wont be able to be sick this wednsday myself. But I sure feel a bug comming on.
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Steve F
Well-Known Member
Billy, This is truly AWESOME news!! Congratz. I'm really happy for you. I can't wait to see it in the spring.
NJFZ1
Moderator
Yea, you need to go over that bike completely before you take it back out on the road. Change the oil and filter, spark plugs, air filter, coolant and brake/clutch fluid. Then you'll be ready for the road...after the new tires of course. By the way I know the BT-16s don't last, but there was a killer deal on eBay for a set...under $200!!!!
Unless you're going to put in a jet kit right now I wouldn't mess with the carbs yet. As I told you this bike is very, very cold blooded so it takes a while to warm up. And by the way the carbs will be a PITA to remove and install. It's very difficult to get to the Allen bolt on the clamp holding the right side carb from what I remember.