Clean a chain? Whats that? I lube my chain whenever the rollers start to look clean or the end of evey day when on a trip. Chain gets adjusted with every tire change, has'nt needed adjusting between. I now have 20K on the bike, sprockets look good and lots of chain life remaining. Do not have...
I have owned a few solid mount Sportsters over the years and actually just prefer the raw feeling of the earlier evo's. Thinking of building this one flat track style, think XR750. Something like this.
Same tire that was on my 08 FZ1 and it also has the same line on it. Noted that the Road II that I put on the Bandit and my mates BMW have the same line on them.
After I changed the bars on my 08 I had the same problem. The new bars had no way to put the factory bar end weights on them so I was running without them. Put some aftermarket weights on the new bars and no more numb hands.
As for seats, I have had 5 now and the best one has been a...
If you are looking for a FZ1 I will probably be selling my red 2008 in the fall or next spring. With the riding I currently have planned for this year it will have 20k on it by then.
Several years ago my dad and I rode to Alaska. Most of the way up there the stops have very few people around. When we stopped for gas at a place called Jake's Corner the parking lot was full of people mulling around. As we pulled in dad's front tire droped into a hole, bike came to an abrupt...
Thanks for the info on the maps Lee. I have just started to plan our annual July 1 ride for this year. Vegas is the final destination but want to ride the west coast back. Thoes maps would fit my needs also.
I just recieved my seat from them yesterday. Orderd it out of the bargian bin on Dec 24. Same color as yours and it fits the bike perfect. Comfort has to be better than stock. Bike has been put away for winter so will wait for spring to ride.
I also orderd one for my wifes Bandit 1250 at...
I have put a higher and wider bar on mine last year. found the bike more comfortable and like the front end feel a little better, being wider it also steers a little quicker. They have a bend and rise much like the old superbike bars. I still have to find end weights for them that I like but...
Thanks for the information. Winter is here and the bikes have been put away so waiting for a custom order is not a problem. Think I will pull the trigger on a seat for the FZ and the wifes Bandit.
I know I am reviving an old thread here but it is directly related to my search. I am looking at ordering one of these seats as I need a softer seat for long distance touring. for thoe's that have them, is there anything you should have changed ( long option, gel, lowered etc)? I see that they...
I will agree with you on that. Compaired to my wifes Bandit 1250 or a buds BMW R1200R yes it is a little weak below 7000rpm. But above that neither one of them has a chance.
That said the FZ1 has more than enough power for most riding situations at all rpm's. I rarley have to downshift to...
Durango all the way. Hard the beat the power of the latest 5.7 Hemi. Solid powertrain, great looks and a really nice interior. What more can you ask for?
I have a 2001 Durango with 365,000km (226,000 miles) on it with no major mechanical problems. The new one looks like it is going to be just...