Doc Samson
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Welcome and thanks for the pic! Nice to know someone else tracks their bike! 
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I have a Penske shock and AK20 fork cartridges from Traxxion Dynamics in mine and it works great, but I don't take it to the track.
I'm sure a lot of guys have swapped front ends as well.
I'm sure a lot of guys have swapped front ends as well.
Penske are nice with lots of adjustability, The R6 rear shock kits sold by Dean on this site are a cheaper but still quality option. There are also a couple years (2012 is one) of BMW1000 shocks that can be made to work.
AK20 can't be beat for OEM fork upgrade. Race Tech has a fork kit but I don't hear it mentioned too often. R1 forks can be made to work with good results but the spindle in the head stock is a special machined part.
Your bike looks great in white.
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AK20 can't be beat for OEM fork upgrade. Race Tech has a fork kit but I don't hear it mentioned too often. R1 forks can be made to work with good results but the spindle in the head stock is a special machined part.
Your bike looks great in white.
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enragedbike
New Member
Can a 2nd gen triple tree be used at all or is that just as much work?
Don't know about Gen 2 triples, don't remember it being discussed but there is a lot I don't remember. If you're not really riding on the streets, by the time you find all the pieces it might be cheaper to just get a used R1/R6.
bunk
Well-Known Member
Got a beemer shock and race tech cartridges on mine. Street detail only, sometimes its a little harsh. Im a huge fan of white vehicles.
I have a Penske on one Gen 1 and the 2012 BMW S1000rr on the other. 650lb spring on Penske and 700 lb. spring on the BMW. They are both a little firm solo, but perfect with a passenger. I like firm. I hear great things about the R6 shocks....... would like to try one, one of these days.
chamolm
New Member
Hi,
My name is Chad and I live in Langley, BC, Canada. I got my FZ1 last year and have joined the forum to post any tidbits of knowledge that I stumble upon that I wish to still be searchable years later. This is my first time joining a bike forum but this bike has been a goal for me since my first one (a 2005 FZ6) so I plan on hanging onto it for a while.
As is a common trend on this forum, I am an engineer and I am currently in the bakery industry - it's one of the best smelling jobs I've ever had.
Here is my progression of bikes:
Yamaha TTR230
2005 Yamaha FZ6
2005 Honda VTX1800C
2009 Yamaha FZ1
Thanks for the welcome!
My name is Chad and I live in Langley, BC, Canada. I got my FZ1 last year and have joined the forum to post any tidbits of knowledge that I stumble upon that I wish to still be searchable years later. This is my first time joining a bike forum but this bike has been a goal for me since my first one (a 2005 FZ6) so I plan on hanging onto it for a while.
As is a common trend on this forum, I am an engineer and I am currently in the bakery industry - it's one of the best smelling jobs I've ever had.
Here is my progression of bikes:
Yamaha TTR230
2005 Yamaha FZ6
2005 Honda VTX1800C
2009 Yamaha FZ1
Thanks for the welcome!
Klurejr
Wizard
Welcome to the site!
bigmouth
New Member
Hello everyone, new here, got a gen 1 and happy to be amongst you.
evangibbs02
Member
Hey all!
My name is Evan and I'm from Utah. I've been riding riding dirt bikes since I was 10 years old and have been watching moto GP for as long as I can remember. This year I made the jump to the street and got this beautiful 2006 FZ1 as my first street bike! My grandpa Ned (ndgibbs15 on YamahaFZ10A forum) had a first gen. I wanted one to be just like him though I opted for a second gen haha. The bike has a two brothers racing slip on muffler, egr delete, and a throttle commander tune thanks to the previous owner. I love the bike and want to keep it forever! I already have a couple mechanical questions so if anyone can point me in the right direction to get some help diagnosing a mechanical issue let me know. Thanks!
My name is Evan and I'm from Utah. I've been riding riding dirt bikes since I was 10 years old and have been watching moto GP for as long as I can remember. This year I made the jump to the street and got this beautiful 2006 FZ1 as my first street bike! My grandpa Ned (ndgibbs15 on YamahaFZ10A forum) had a first gen. I wanted one to be just like him though I opted for a second gen haha. The bike has a two brothers racing slip on muffler, egr delete, and a throttle commander tune thanks to the previous owner. I love the bike and want to keep it forever! I already have a couple mechanical questions so if anyone can point me in the right direction to get some help diagnosing a mechanical issue let me know. Thanks!
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Klurejr
Wizard
Welcome!!!!
I too am a huge MotoGP fan - we used to have a few others on this site that would chat about the series in a different thread.
I too am a huge MotoGP fan - we used to have a few others on this site that would chat about the series in a different thread.
Doc Samson
Well-Known Member
Welcome! I enjoy MotoGP and MotoAmerica! Thinking of diving into WSBK, too!
moosecapades
Well-Known Member
Gen2 coils don't like water. I would never pressure wash anything but the windshield and rims but stay away from hubs and chain.
Olpainless
Member
Welcome! Your bike looks alot like mine. I had to re- cover the rear seat, not that hard. Takes a bit of patience though.
evangibbs02
Member
I actually just ordered a new seat cover! Should be here this week.
evangibbs02
Member
Thank you for the info, I'll be carful when I clean it.
riding4fun
Member
Sold my 2012 FZ1 a couple years ago and regretted it. Bought and sold a few bikes in that time but nothing really compared to the FZ1. Well the guy that bought it put it up for sale and I happened to see it on CL. I reached out and bought it back today. He only rode it 140miles and was just as it was when I sold it to him. My bike is now back to its forever home.
It now has 4400 miles but now that I am retired that will be changing.
It now has 4400 miles but now that I am retired that will be changing.
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IndyFZ1
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Hi I’m Steve I have a 2006 FZ1 silver in color I live on the nort side it indy and I would like to find someone to ride with time to time I’m in my late 50s so I do not ride like a idiot if you would like to talk let me now thanks
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Doc Samson
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Welcome Steve, and thanks for the pics! Nice looking bike! I'm in my mid-50's and do ride like an idiot... occasionally... 