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I don't think you realize is that you realize that the flash makes it even smoother. Yamaha has to make it pass emissions. Ivan does not.
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I have a 2012 and it has the smoothest most predictable throttle response of any bike I've owned or ridden in the past 40+ years.
I have a 2012 as well and mine is no where close. They all still have the fuel cut. Go in a corner, chop the throttle, and then pick it back up. You'll feel it. I've done 3 track days since June and it drives me nuts. I'll be reflashing this Spring.
I spoke to Ivan and it seems that you need to spend an additional $1,000 or more to get the full benefit. That can buy a lot of good riding gear in my opinion. I'm sure it's a bargain for those that like their front wheel in the air but I like mine on the ground and a 0 - 60 time of 4 seconds or so is fast for me. (I have only had one speeding ticket in 47 years.)
This poll is a wash... it doesn't even need a polll ..
I like the poll... I, the OP found it informative.
Main goal was to find out how many people (Quantity Wise) had the flash done.
And if anyone doesn't recommend it.
There's absolutely nothing wrong with keeping your bike stock.
For me personally, I came off a 2006 GSX-R1000 and a stock FZ1 was gutless by comparison, especially in the bottom and midrange.
I just wanted to get it up to a level that was a bit closer to what I rode previously.
It's still no where near as fast but it is a heap better than when I first got it.
I'm very happy with it's level of tune now.
I was also disappointed with the bike under 7K when I first got it,but now after owning if for nearly 2yrs it does`nt worry me much, I`ve changed my riding style and use one lower gear than the old 919 in the twisties.One of the reason`s I like to keep my bike stock is I don`t have every young bugger trying to race me like I have a target on my back.but I have to admitt I like nothing better than going passed somebody who`s spent thousands on their bike riding my stocker.Im with Ballmead and Gamecock, coming from a hyper sportsbike the FZ1 was really gutless under 7K and I just couldnt live with it.
Full exhaust and the flash sorted that out to a point where Im happy with the bikes performance now.