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How many valve adjustments are "N"? Do them yourself or at a dealer?
How many valve adjustments are "N"? Do them yourself or at a dealer?
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BigDirtyUnko
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I think I just did my 6th! I've done them all myself. I got this bike 6mo after I started riding and learned how to work on bikes on this one. After a 20 valver, almost everything else has been easier!
jwarden
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Have you had to adjust the clearance on every check?
BigDirtyUnko
Member
Not every one. It did need adjustment for three of the checks. After I learned to be more precise and set them on the loose end of spec they didn't need adjustment. This last time I had two outside of the range, but on the loose side. I let them be and will adjust them next time if they get looser.
jwarden
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Thanks for the info!
fz1og
New Member
New member here, regular poster in the old FZ1OA.
Just checking in. And. I'll have one for sale soon.
Just checking in. And. I'll have one for sale soon.
toddmtnbkr
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bunyanut
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Hi guys, new member Dave from Sunshine coast, Queensland Australia. I probably have the cheapest FZ1 fazer on the site, a red 09, was stolen and recovered. 38km, runs well but a bit rough with the cosmetics. What a machine!
Welcome, We need new blood.................post early and often.
I guess you ride it like someone else stole it.
bunyanut
New Member
Not yet but that's a good line. I'm sure the coppers would like it. Needs a new rear and the black spray paint off the rear lights for starters. Where to get a solo seat cowl?
roguevfz1
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Hey all! Always wanted an FZ1 and yesterday 12/5/24, my dream came true!! 2003 FZ1. Found it on FB Marketplace. Had to drive almost 3 hours south to pick her up! Towing Co. had it after picking it up when the owner was runnin from the cops! They did all the appropriate things to contact the owner, which he never contacted back, so they put it up for sale with all the proper lien paperwork to get the title. Took her for a spin when I got there & MAN! she's fast!! Brother owned a Yamaha shop in 1985-90. What a time for Yamaha! Got to ride all the basasss bikes when they 1st came out!!; FZ1000; Vmax (which I owned one for 9 years just sold it 2 years ago); Banshee; Fazer (loved them then & now I got 1!!) She's gonna need some work since she's been sitting a few months; hard to start; pops a bit & takes a while to run smooth; front brake is way too sensitive & the other owner added some really weird led lights that I'm gonna remove. Little dent in the tank & a few scratches but looks really good! Hoping to get some help from all you experts to get her in tip top shape!!
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Welcome to the board, and ... That's a pretty good looking bee! I'm sure that one will shine up nicely, and it sounds like some basic maintenance and maybe a bit of carb cleaning and it will be rolling smoothly!
roguevfz1
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Thanks, BF! Really looking forward to getting her straight.
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I have a clymers paper copy that I liked better, but I do have a digital copy. I'm not sure where I got it. You could search for "repair manual download"... could be a good start!
roguevfz1
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I saw the post that has the link for the service manual for $15 & bought that. Then I got another response that someone wanted an email address to send me their copy. Waiting on that one. What version is your digital copy? The one that looks like it’s from Yamaha? I’d be happy to see if that’s the one I bought if you wanna send it to me? [email protected] is my email. Thanks. I usually use Haynes manuals but they’re $52 online!! With the 1 I bought, the original owners manual and a couple responses from you guys, I should be covered! Thanks!!
DM sent with info!
Satan666
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roguevfz1
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Tried to send you a DM but can't. Send me one please so I can ask a question or 2. Thanks.
EnigmanFZ1
Member
Hello, all new to this forum I am a retired R&D engineer, Shisha, certified free remodeling certified and ride. Lots of different motorcycles started writing starting with the old Honda XR 75, 175 then move to a TT 250. On a Yamaha RD 400., then one of my favorite motorcycles was by 74 404 super sport with a Josh Moore a big bar kit. I love that bike then Ii
Owned a CB 1100 squeezed it into a CB 900 frame it actually fit. For the dirt i have a Yamaha XT 500 thumper Yamaha XT 600 thumper which I currently own and a Suzuki 650 bandit and I just picked up this 2002 Yamaha FZ1 . I am now 62 and still riding my bikes.
Have a few US patents.
More recently had a Honda Odyssey frame with full roll cage with a RD 400 motor in it. built it myself other than that, just enjoying living in the mountains and riding my bikes
Owned a CB 1100 squeezed it into a CB 900 frame it actually fit. For the dirt i have a Yamaha XT 500 thumper Yamaha XT 600 thumper which I currently own and a Suzuki 650 bandit and I just picked up this 2002 Yamaha FZ1 . I am now 62 and still riding my bikes.
Have a few US patents.
More recently had a Honda Odyssey frame with full roll cage with a RD 400 motor in it. built it myself other than that, just enjoying living in the mountains and riding my bikes
Welcome to the board!
You had me with "RD 400". I love my FZ1, but I've always wanted an RD. I had a chance at a mint RZ 350 once from an FZ1OA member, but it sold before I had a chance to jump on it. Then again, now that I've escaped the city life and moved to the country, The XTs sound really good too!
I got started with a 2005 FZ1 (Gen I), and then moved to the Gen II (2012) later. Both great bikes, and I wish I had kept the Gen I when I bought the Gen II... the wife disagreed with that concept...
It does sound like you have some unique experience and skills... and likely a lot of stories to tell as well. Post frequently, and post up some pics!