CorrectionsK9
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What's goin on people. I recently picked up a 2007 FZ1 Raven with 5980miles for $5,000. I've been looking for a bike for the last 4years but never had the funds to do so. I've always wanted an R1, but once I finally was able to take a test drive on one I realized it was way to uncomfortable for me(I'm 6'4"). Then I was introduced to the FZ1 by a friend and fell in love! I had a 2.5hr drive home on the bike after picking it up(longest ride I've had on a bike) and knew I made the right decision in this model. Extremely comfortable for my size and A LOT of fun! Eventually I want to turn it into the 'streetfighter' look but for now I'm just happy to have 2wheels under me again I used to ride a lot of BMX back in the day as well with anything that was motorized with 2wheels. Just happy I settled on a bike that I know I'll have for a very long time. Anyone with ideas on simple/cheap mods that I can do for the summer let me know, it will be greatly appreciated. I'm going to try and save for most of the summer and start doing major things to it over winter. Glad to be apart of this forum.
John
What's goin on people. I recently picked up a 2007 FZ1 Raven with 5980miles for $5,000. I've been looking for a bike for the last 4years but never had the funds to do so. I've always wanted an R1, but once I finally was able to take a test drive on one I realized it was way to uncomfortable for me(I'm 6'4"). Then I was introduced to the FZ1 by a friend and fell in love! I had a 2.5hr drive home on the bike after picking it up(longest ride I've had on a bike) and knew I made the right decision in this model. Extremely comfortable for my size and A LOT of fun! Eventually I want to turn it into the 'streetfighter' look but for now I'm just happy to have 2wheels under me again I used to ride a lot of BMX back in the day as well with anything that was motorized with 2wheels. Just happy I settled on a bike that I know I'll have for a very long time. Anyone with ideas on simple/cheap mods that I can do for the summer let me know, it will be greatly appreciated. I'm going to try and save for most of the summer and start doing major things to it over winter. Glad to be apart of this forum.
John
Rear tire is brand new and the Front has maybe 40% wear on it. I will be picking up some frame sliders soon. What kinda difference does aftermarket levers do?
Hi, I'm 52, live in Australia and I've still got my original 86 FZ750 Red and white Genesis that I learn't to ride on in my 20's sitting in my garage.
Just recently I got it going again to show my now 18yr old son why I loved it so much.
Whilst I was looking for parts I picked up a few more FZ750's so now have 2 x 85's (one is just for spares) and 2 x 86's (my original one which is stock and only travelled 24,000km) and another one which has a freshly rebuilt motor with a 1000 barrel on it.
It's the extra power of the 1000 that has got me interested in the FZ1's.
I've now got a chance to pick up an 06 FZ1S with 17,000km on it which has been down on it's side and so needs some parts but thanks to this site I've found out about the retro-kits which basically replaces all that it need except for a radiator.
Anyway now I've got a bit of an idea how much it will cost to fix it so I'm in a better position to make an offer ..... If I get it I'll be asking a few questions .... stay tuned
Welcome to the forums Dark Merlin.
Nice collection! :tup:
Oh one thing with buying an 06 model, make sure you have a good look at the frame welds,as some are prone to cracking. But it's only the early Gen 2 models that had it.
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Now to make an album and upload some photos of my early ones.
Hello my name is Lonney and i am 46 and married.I dont have an fz1 yet but im considering getting one soon.I have a honda st1300 and a suz vstrom 650 which i do not like and will probaly will be trading it in for fz1.Ive been riding street bikes for 25 years and i think i am mature enough for an uprite sportbike.Due to a bad back i am limited in my bike selection and the fz sems like a great choice.I still love doing wheelies and carvin up the twisties.I live near Chadds Ford Pa do a little construction and powerwashing.I have some questions about this bike so i figured i would people who know!
Lonney