Hail
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Strapped on USB TAPP Lite, very handy.
Installed Puig dark smoke racing screen.
Thanks for posting these! Mine is still sitting on the shelf in my garage.
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What did you do to your FZ today?
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Thanks for posting these! Mine is still sitting on the shelf in my garage.
FZ1riderNY
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CanonFuji wanted his Carb Sync Tool back so I figured to do mine again before he picked it up. I have recently noticed a slight vibration at 5,500 rpms in my right hand which was giving me numbness over long runs. Funny enough, it was 3-4 that were a little off from each other and 1-2 was off a bit from 3-4. It wasn't drastically off but off none the less. I ran down quick and got it done in a half hour. She's running smoothly again and I'll have to see about the vibration when I take her out later. I'll have to break down and get one of those tools, as they are invaluable to have and it's one of the easiest maintenance things to do to your own bike that without a doubt will save you a bit of money. Here's a quick vid I shot this morning......................
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS1Yz0Dcivw]FZ1 Carb Synchronization‏ - YouTube[/ame]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS1Yz0Dcivw]FZ1 Carb Synchronization‏ - YouTube[/ame]
theWolfTamer
Wizard
With all the talk about how to clean headers I decided to clean my headers. Well, I'd already decided to do it today when I saw the thread. Anyway pics of cleaned and polished headers!
While I was cleaning and polishing, I made sure to get the mid pipe and can (one of these days I'll replace this with something I don't have to clean!) because the pipe can patina there and if you've got a clean mid pipe, you need a clean muffler!
While I was cleaning the muffler, I cleaned most of the carbon buildup out of the tail pipe. I got this muffler used and the carbon back there always bothered me. This time I was stronger or used the right kind of cloth because I got it out without any issues unlike the first time I tried.
I say most because I got tired and decided to stop and save some energy for tomorrow when Cruzman and I will install my r6 shock. This is what's left to get out:
You've got to be laying down behind the bike looking into the pipe to see it though, so I figure it's safe to call it clean
Did I mention I love that barkeeper's friend?
Now, yesterday I put together my dogbones for the r6 shock upgrade, got the longer bolts, and measured them so they'd be at the stock height when we do the swap.
Devilsyam says the adjustable ones are overkill but I went with these because I wanted to make my own dogbones and I don't have a drill press plus I'm incapable of drilling a straight hole freehand style. That and Cruzman said he wouldn't make mine when he made his, some Motohubby! These are his:
(okay not really that upset, mine are prettier!)
Next pic tomorrow will be of Baby's FZR6 Shock!
While I was cleaning and polishing, I made sure to get the mid pipe and can (one of these days I'll replace this with something I don't have to clean!) because the pipe can patina there and if you've got a clean mid pipe, you need a clean muffler!
While I was cleaning the muffler, I cleaned most of the carbon buildup out of the tail pipe. I got this muffler used and the carbon back there always bothered me. This time I was stronger or used the right kind of cloth because I got it out without any issues unlike the first time I tried.
I say most because I got tired and decided to stop and save some energy for tomorrow when Cruzman and I will install my r6 shock. This is what's left to get out:
You've got to be laying down behind the bike looking into the pipe to see it though, so I figure it's safe to call it clean
Did I mention I love that barkeeper's friend?Now, yesterday I put together my dogbones for the r6 shock upgrade, got the longer bolts, and measured them so they'd be at the stock height when we do the swap.
Devilsyam says the adjustable ones are overkill but I went with these because I wanted to make my own dogbones and I don't have a drill press plus I'm incapable of drilling a straight hole freehand style. That and Cruzman said he wouldn't make mine when he made his, some Motohubby! These are his:
(okay not really that upset, mine are prettier!)
Next pic tomorrow will be of Baby's FZR6 Shock!
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theWolfTamer
Wizard
Modding Interruptus
Took the R6 shock to Cruzman's yesterday to get it mounted on the bike but it wasn't meant to be! The bolts I rushed out to get on Friday were too big : oops: (I was afraid they would be since standard/metric isn't always a match) and no local place has them in the size I need. Am placing an online order with fastenal for my bolts, new nuts, and bolts for Cruzman. Hope to have the shock on the bike next week.
But all was not lost, Cruzman did an outstanding job prepping the shock for install!
This means once I get the bolts, I can install the shock myself!
Took the R6 shock to Cruzman's yesterday to get it mounted on the bike but it wasn't meant to be! The bolts I rushed out to get on Friday were too big : oops: (I was afraid they would be since standard/metric isn't always a match) and no local place has them in the size I need. Am placing an online order with fastenal for my bolts, new nuts, and bolts for Cruzman. Hope to have the shock on the bike next week.
But all was not lost, Cruzman did an outstanding job prepping the shock for install!
This means once I get the bolts, I can install the shock myself!
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theWolfTamer
Wizard
I'm still waiting on bolts but I had a brilliant idea: get some video of the shock in action before and after. So this evening, I tried to get the before shot and had a total aiming fail but a good video result anyway.
Another Alt view on Vimeo
Also I ordered my Multiguage. there was dancing involved! :woot:
Another Alt view on Vimeo
Also I ordered my Multiguage. there was dancing involved! :woot:
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CrazyBiker
Wizard
Patrice, looks like you have gone full bonkers over modding yours ... hehehe ... who is the mod w****
Hellgate
Wizard
Cool mod Patrice. I'm looking forward to hear what you think.
theWolfTamer
Wizard
Not me. It just looks like it that's all! Besides, it took me two years before I even started seriously modding. The multigauge would have been second but I was too broke from buying the bike the last time it came around.Patrice, looks like you have gone full bonkers over modding yours ... hehehe ... who is the mod w****
Don't y'all keep telling me suspension is a must? Now suspenspension mod? check!
Okay almost check...still waiting on parts. In the meantime, I'll find the right camera angle to get the before and after vids I want!
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Lidy
Member
Satans Hwy pegs & Top Saddlery/Sellerie seat. Type 1 Long & Tall wrapped in SEL003 with SEL034 pipe.
Jury is out on the seat until further testing. Could do 80min on stock, 4hrs on Yama Gel before boney ass got squirmy.
Jury is out on the seat until further testing. Could do 80min on stock, 4hrs on Yama Gel before boney ass got squirmy.
gahendo
Member
I just finished ivans FCE and flies,full Yosh r77 system,pc3 and ignition module. I can't believe the difference.It's like a whole new bike:eek5:
NJFZ1
Moderator
Yea, doing all those mods at once totally transforms the bike. Did you also modify the airbox and put a hi-flo air filter?
gahendo
Member
Yes, I did:tup:
Sucram24
Well-Known Member
Wheelie Anyone?
Finally got my Gen II into a nice balaced wheelie today. Two wheels are fun but one is more fun/scary. :laugh2:
Finally got my Gen II into a nice balaced wheelie today. Two wheels are fun but one is more fun/scary. :laugh2:
amevl
Wizard
AIS block and alot of waxing
NJFZ1
Moderator
Finally got around to installing factory FZ1 decals to my full fairings. They just looked too naked w/o anything on them...lol
Also upgraded the firmware on my PC V to the latest version. Now it's ready for the Ignition Module
Also upgraded the firmware on my PC V to the latest version. Now it's ready for the Ignition Module
amevl
Wizard
just upgraded my brake pads to EBC HH and picked up new plugs.Ordered another little touch from the dealer that will be here next week.
johnnyontherocks
The Cosmic Avenger
Gold chain license plate surround?
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NJFZ1
Moderator
viking1
Well-Known Member
That's funny cause I just got around to removing those same decals off of mine lol ...what a pain that was, heat gun, WD40 Goof off and a lot of scrubbing.
viking1
Well-Known Member
a few updates
My 2010 with new touring windshield and proton turn signals. The fender kit was already on when I bought it, I think its by werks. Still waiting on v&h cs one pipe, hopefully next week.
My 2010 with new touring windshield and proton turn signals. The fender kit was already on when I bought it, I think its by werks. Still waiting on v&h cs one pipe, hopefully next week.