Recent content by sirupate

As I have not yet gotten a full system, this should be a very interesting comparison. Good on you for doing it.

Looks like paradise for an FZ1 owner. Thanks!

Never seen a Gen II in "the wild". There used to be a Gen I in my town, but no longer and that was years ago. I mostly see 600cc sportbikes and cruisers when I am out and about. We are a rare breed in my area.

Took the cover off the sleeping Fazer and moved her closer to the garage entrance, switching places with the snowblower. Hope not to need that again before next year. Didn't get the tires checked for pressure, but it is almost time to go out for the first ride of the season. Trying to...

Thanks for the videos. I needed that. Long winter here and a few more weeks before I can get the Fazer out. Was 17F here this morning.

Man, I'm jealous! You are all set without having to go to all the trouble of making the mods. You should have great fun on the bike if the weather ever gets warm again. Enjoy, and post about your impressions when you do get the bike out.

Yeah, but it worked OK with the white bodywork, especially if he'd gone with the retro scheme. I have a 2012, white of course. Sort of bland, so I am open to ideas to make it more interesting.

Yes, in my opinion it is better. I still want to take a break about every hour with the Corbin, which isn't a bad idea anyway. The stock saddle had me hurting after about 30 minutes. But, as one poster said, it is subjective and probably different for each person. Greetings to Blacklick...

Well, not today, but last weekend I put her away for the winter. Cold weather has arrived here, so I changed the oil/filter, cleaned it up and topped the tank with fuel and Sta-bil. It is on the Battery Tender and covered where it will remain until sometime in April. Sad thing to have to...

I have a GYTR slip-on. I think it looks great as compared to the stock muffler. I think the GYTR is darn loud, and I wear ear-pro everytime I ride, however I don't have anything to compare it to other than the stock can. If I were to plan some longer rides, I'd probably go with a Yoshi...

Cleaned her up some and lubed the chain, then removed the Exup motor and installed the exup-eliminator. Also installed a Powerlet to allow me to easily keep her on the Battery Tender and use my BMW heated vest in cold weather.

Welcome to the site and FZ1 ownership! Many, if not most of us, found the stock seat uncomfortable. For me, I got "butt burn" in about 45 minutes. I mounted a Corbin saddle and things are better now. I get about 90 minutes before needing a stint off the bike. As for performance, coming...

Heated grips. Was missing them greatly on my ride Sunday. Temps. in the low-50's. My last bike, a BMW, had them. A necessary luxury in my opinion. I've got to work on this I think.

My typical cut-off temperature is about 50 degrees. I have gear, including a heated vest, insulated riding coat and insulated gloves, but it just doesn't seem fun below 50 degrees to me. If I feel "cold", I don't seem to react as well to riding challenges. In fact, I usually put the bike...

I've had a R1150R. The Fazer is a very different bike, even though both are "semi-naked". I'd say the BMW is a better long-distance machine. Mine was more comfortable than is my Fazer, but much more sedate. Good luck with finding a trade. I wish I had mine back for what I sold it for. Or...