Gohot229
Wizard
Well I'v had the Fz a couple weeks now, its still January, the roads are cold and the bike unframiliar to me. Prior to having the FZ1, I had a Buell Cyclone. It had the usual hopups done to it of course, and for a Buell it was quick, much quicker than stock. The thing about the Buell was that the seating was much like the FZ1 in that it was fairly upright and took a different approach than the full-on sportbike in riding style. One thing of majior difference is the comparative wheelbase numbers. This FZ has to be, or at least feels to be...3-4 inches longer. Along with much more rake on the front fork. These kicked out forks on the FZ require a completly different riding style. On the Buell, you simply put more weight over the tank, and just leaned further, let the bike work for you. It was always about if you were coming in too hot, to give the front brakes a little modulation, scrubb off some speed, and if that wasn't enough, lean that puppy in more. That is leaning in more (past scary). The Fz is so different, it's like an ocean liner with a big motor. The rake is not yet confidence inspireing, though I read of different members here scrubbing parts off on a regular basis, I just dont feel it yet. I have Michelin pilot's, their ct II's, but still theres always the feeling like its at its limits, and I'm just weenieing around, nothing noteworthy. I suppose as the weather progresses to warmer months, the confidence in the tires will increase. It will take time till I feel like I can tame this bike, but with this kind of horspower and speed, it will take some forethouhght to conquer.