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  1. DaveOG

    Gen 1 Carb Float setting

    Thanks heaps guys!! The link was awesome!!
  2. DaveOG

    Gen 1 Carb Float setting

    Hi Guys, I have been doing some cleaning and o ring replacement on my carbs and needing a bit of clarification regarding the float height setting. The manual says it should be set between 12.5 and 13.5mm form the carb housing to the top of the float when held upside down. I don't know where...
  3. DaveOG

    Gen 1 Misfire

    Thanks guys... guess thats my next task when i get off swing!! I think i was just putting it off because it looks like a royal pain in the ass!!!!!!
  4. DaveOG

    Gen 1 Misfire

    I haven't but Iv'e only had the bike for 20k, not sure about the previous owner although the rest of the bike has been reaaly well kept up.
  5. DaveOG

    Gen 1 Misfire

    Hi all, Has anyone had a concern with tight tappets causing a cylinder misfire? The bike has done 60k, replaced one o/c ignition coil, carbs have been pulled apart and cleaned, diaphragms inspected etc, new plugs, fuel filter... still has a misfire, seems to go away at about 3500rpm....
  6. DaveOG

    Engine miss-fire

    Thanks guys, yeah doesn't seem to be at idle but as soon as I crack the throttle it comes on. I'll try warming it up and check the Ω over the coils!
  7. DaveOG

    Engine miss-fire

    Hi guys, My 2001 FZ1 has developped a miss-fire, it began a couple of weeks back as an intermittent problem but has developed to a constant. I have changed the plugs, and checked the **Ω of the leads, ok. Started it up and hooked up a timing light on each lead and all seem to be firing. Any...
  8. DaveOG

    Gen 1 Replacement seat?

    I Have a Corbin seat and find it super comfy, like riding an arm chair.. i only weigh 76kg
  9. DaveOG

    Bike Down

    Hi all, Sad day today, put my bike down.. fortunately it was low speed so only a bump and bruise to me, UNfortunately busted some bits on the bike mostly easy to replace EXCEPT the LH lower fairing... does anyone have one for sale? Gen 1 would be awesome if someone has a blue one!!! ;-)
  10. DaveOG

    Gen 1 LED Headlights

    Hey! Has anyone fitted LED headlights to a Gen 1? if so, where did you get the lights and was it a difficult mod?
  11. DaveOG

    Don't test ride a Ducati you will fall in love.

    Has anyone had a ride on the Diavel? Looks like it'd be a hanful!
  12. DaveOG

    Tuning Carbs

    Hey, can someone give me some advice re tuning carbs? Is it difficult to do or am I best taking it to a shop?
  13. DaveOG

    Lower Fairing Hardware

    Patric did the same for me as i was missing one side retainer. Awsome service!
  14. DaveOG

    OLYMPICS: Officially Rooting for Australia

    Aussie Aussie Aussie!!
  15. DaveOG

    So, that was short lived...

    No good bro, Glad you're still upright though!
  16. DaveOG

    Riding in the rain sucks

    Many years back when I was young and broke, only had one car so the wife drove that and I had my first bike, for 3 years I rode rain, hail or shine... it SUCKED in winter!! Now I have the choice, and never ride when its gonna rain. Apart from the added difficulty factor that you mentioned about...
  17. DaveOG

    Parts book

    Hey all, does anyone have a Gen 1 parts manual? I am looking for lower fender retaining washer for my FZ1 and a part number would help!
  18. DaveOG

    Oil light comes on during highway riding

    I have a gen 1 and have the same issue, usually it starts coming on around the time for a service anyway so I change the oil and filter when it happens!
  19. DaveOG

    FZ1n Tyres - Australia

    I would have to agree with Super Googan. I have the PR2's on mine and find them an awesome tyre. I try not to ride in the rain which PR3's are reportedly a better tyre so i'll be going for the PR2's again come change time!
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