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  1. firefly

    FZ mod

    that must be real fast
  2. firefly

    Custom ear plugs

    I made two sets one with headphones & another without, if done right they cut wind noise by ~ 80%, washable & reusable until you loose them. Do-It-Yourself Custom Molded Ear Plug Kit (NRR 26 dB) Silicone
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    Lean surge?

    Now I have the 2004 FZ1 for almost a month, I get this surge starting at 1500RPM, no matter what I do it jumps up from 1500 to 4000RPM, the problem is worse when cold but still remains to a lesser extent when operating temperature is reached, even when the bike is in neutral I can't get a steady...
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    Key mod

    This prevents the key holder ring from scratching the upper triple & makes it easy to loose the key:rofl:
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    Superbike bar on 2004 FZ1

    Superbike 7/8" Handlebar, Diameter: 7/8”, Width: 29.2”, Rise: 3.04”. Pullback: 3”, Center width: 4” Bought it from ebay, $33.00 shipped, this handle bar is ~ two inch wider than stock. I filled the bar with fine dry sand & plugged it 1.5 inch deep from both sides using plastic plugs that...
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    LED running light?

    Has anyone successfully installed high power LED on the bike without it being too ugly? I am thinking of installing a switch to turn the headlights off in day time and installing a high power LED flood light to save the charging system the strain of two 55 watt lights that are not terribly...
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    Can a gen-2 exhaust be fitted on gen -1

    I kinda like the look of gen-2 stock exhaust & was wondering if it could be fitted to gen-1 with little modification? I prefer very quiet exhausts. Thanks
  8. firefly

    Naked conversion on gen-1 ?

    what do you guys do to hide the radiator cap and the RR sides? keeping them exposed doesn't look clean, I was thinking of some kind of plastic cover, fiberglass, epoxy or even perforated metal sheet?, any sugestions or photos of nice covers for these areas? Thanks.
  9. firefly

    Oil additive for wet cltch

    I know many feel these products a snake oil but I've been using it on my other bike & it makes shifting much smoother & acceleration very strong, one can is enough for two oil changes & does not cause clutch slipping at all. Liqui-Moly Racing Bike Oil Additive
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    Fork springs replacement

    I need to replace my stock springs with stiffer ones, probably racetech, do I need to remove the forks off the bike to replace the springs? Thanks
  11. firefly

    Grip puppies?

    Has anyone tried them on the Fz? I don't have big hands but the stock grips are too uncomfortable & transmit a lot of vibration. GRIP PUPPIES ™ Small. (1 Pair) - Motorcycle Parts and Accessories for the Sport Touring Enthusiast at California Sport Touring Thanks
  12. firefly

    New member

    Just bought a bone stock 2004 FZ1 with only 4800 miles, very nice bike, my other bike is a 2003 vmax. looking forward to learn and contribute to this great forum. will go naked conversion as soon as I can, would also like to upgrade the forks in the near future.
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