2014 Yamaha FZ1, is it just as good as my 2008 was?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.พ. 2024
- Hey guys, well this is my second FZ1, is it just as good my 2008 was.... oh yeah. Is it as much fun as the Street Triple... no, but the Street Triple sets the bar high for overall fun and performance. There are two things that are better on the FZ1, top end power, an a little more wind protection. If I had to choose just one, the Triple would win.
The FZ1 is an icon. It did something so well that others couldn’t do. It was a great midway bike to the extreme FJR1300
Agreed, if you are looking for a smaller package for touring, this would be it.
Hey, I’m in Apex, have a 2006 FZ1 and the yellow Street Triple.
How you liking the Triple?
I like the FZ1 🙂
Hey nice bike bro. I've been riding for 2 summers now. I have a 05 Kawasaki Ninja 500cc... I love the FZ1 gen2... been researching them a lot lately. Do you think it would be a wrong move to go from 500 to 1000cc after 2 summers. Im not an aggresive rider, but my ninja 500 is uncomfortable and i feel like im a little heavy for it. Would love to have something a little bit more stronger and upright seating position. I just dont know if its too early for an FZ1 lol. I'd like to hear your opinion. Thank you anyways.
I wouldn't think it would be wrong. The FZ is about 70lbs heavier and has a longer wheelbase. It wont be as nimble as the Ninja but the FZ has a lot more power. Its very easy to ride slow, it does not beg you to go fast. Its perfectly happy just cruising around. It geared high so the power does not come on abruptly. You really feel the power after 7500rpm. Its an easy bike to learn because of its power band. Keep it under 7500rpm and its tame, but still fun. The riding position gives you a slight lean forward, but comfy, the pegs are not far back but they are higher than many bike in its class, hope this helps.
I would wait if I were you. Get 5 years on a 650 or 750 before going liter. You'll live longer...
Depends on your riding style and if you can behave yourself... ive started on mine and put 25k kms on it since.
Where are you guys from? I live in Clinton, NC. You weren’t very far from me!
I'm about 50 miles north of Clinton. Selma Wendell area.
Nice! Maybe we’ll pass one day and never know it! Be safe, sir! 🏍️
i have the fz1n 2010 abs model for a few years, my whole body hurts after 1 hour riding. knees, upper, lower back shoulders underarms everything. i dont want to sell is its a rocket. and has all the known mods including hyperpro suspension etc
Thats crazy. I do 5 to 6 hour rides on my 03. Mind you the farthest ive been in one day is 500 miles and my ass was screaming, even with the corbin seat.
I can see that for some riders, but for me as long as I stop for fuel every 100 or so miles I'm good for the day. Oh... yeah it is a rocket!
@@danlford yeah the first gen is known for being more comfortable
I just bought a 2012 FZ1, it came with a slip on exhaust. What tune do you use on these?
Ivan's tune. I used his tune with his suggested airbox mod on my 2008 and my current 2014. Very impressed with the power and smoother throttle. Its a reflash, not a a add on tuning device like a power commander. Check out his website, it is very detailed on how to make an FZ1 perform at its best. www.ivansperformanceproducts.com/2006fz1.htm
@@Yo-Ken Awesome, thank you sir.
If the front sprocket was a 16T ,,,the speedo would be about 5 off?
Flash can fix speedo
Don't use stick on's.
Its all stock, but I put a speedo healer from Healtechon and its all good now.