1 wheel peel
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Nope, It looked suspiciously close to the Galaxy Blue on the FJR I parked it next to.:eyebrow: No Bee for me.:shaking head:
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Nope, It looked suspiciously close to the Galaxy Blue on the FJR I parked it next to.:eyebrow: No Bee for me.:shaking head:
FZ1riderNY
Moderator
Don't sweat it! Any FZ1 is okay in my book no matter what color it's wrapped in.
AndrewM87
Well-Known Member
Hmmm. Didn't see this thread... damn.
New member and picked up an 03 fz1. I loves it.
New member and picked up an 03 fz1. I loves it.
BroHay
Stihl Loves Trees
Congrats and welcome to the forum!
1 wheel peel
Well-Known Member
Just picked up a 2003 FZ1 with 13k on the clock. No pictures yet just took it off the trailer last night, will post some soon.
As promised.
Still on the trailer in my barn/shop.
Ready to ride.
Oldschool
Moderator
Looks good
I see that you have a jump on the Mods already. Is that a Akrapovic can? Aftermarket screen as well. Nice that someone else spent the money for you.arty0011:
I see that you have a jump on the Mods already. Is that a Akrapovic can? Aftermarket screen as well. Nice that someone else spent the money for you.
arty0011:
va_rider
Wizard
Is that a Akrapovic can? Aftermarket screen as well. Nice that someone else spent the money for you.
Nah... that's a Two Bros. Pipe...
Like so:
1 wheel peel
Well-Known Member
Yes the original owner had kept all reciepts and records,:deal: he did spend some bucks modifing it.I see that you have a jump on the Mods already.... Nice that someone else spent the money for you.
You are correct! But since the bike was bought primerily for my wife to ride the stock can is already back on it.
I may put it back on later. The guy I bought it from said it had never been rejetted and that he thought it was running a little lean.
nix
Member
Hey guys and gals,
New member today. Had my '08 FZ1-N for a year now. LOVE IT!!!
Just happened across the forum as I was looking for info on why it was running poorly... all better now
Living in south east of England. Bike instructor by trade (well, and yoga instructor, personal trainer, builder, etc etc).
Anyways, nice to find some like minded hooligans.
Nix:cheers:
New member today. Had my '08 FZ1-N for a year now. LOVE IT!!!
Just happened across the forum as I was looking for info on why it was running poorly... all better now
Living in south east of England. Bike instructor by trade (well, and yoga instructor, personal trainer, builder, etc etc).
Anyways, nice to find some like minded hooligans.
Nix:cheers:
Oldschool
Moderator
welcome from the Great White North
Welcome from Canada. Just about anything you'd want to know and lots that you don't can be found here. Enjoy. Been over on your side of the pond a few years back, loved the B-roads and roundabouts. I want to get back again, and this time travel on two wheels like people were meant to!,:rmwl:
Welcome from Canada. Just about anything you'd want to know and lots that you don't can be found here. Enjoy. Been over on your side of the pond a few years back, loved the B-roads and roundabouts. I want to get back again, and this time travel on two wheels like people were meant to!,:rmwl:
FZ1riderNY
Moderator
Hey guys and gals,
New member today. Had my '08 FZ1-N for a year now. LOVE IT!!!
Just happened across the forum as I was looking for info on why it was running poorly... all better now
Living in south east of England. Bike instructor by trade (well, and yoga instructor, personal trainer, builder, etc etc).
Anyways, nice to find some like minded hooligans.
Nix:cheers:
Welcome Nix! Great to have you on board. There are quite a few members from "across the pond" that frequent the site. :welcome:
coalt45
Well-Known Member
Hello my name is Matt live around Spokane, WA just bought an 08 FZ1 last Monday. Married and have 2 of the coolest worst behaved dogs in the world but we love em like they're are kids.
FZ1riderNY
Moderator
Hi Matt and welcome! How are you enjoying the new bike? What are the temps like in Spokane this time of year? I hope your gonna have some time to enjoy the FZ for a while. I'm not sure what kind of winters you guys have out there.
coalt45
Well-Known Member
Well to be honest my bike is sitting in the garage waiting for the State of MI to send me a license plate. I am in the Military and it was cheaper for me to plate it in MI. The weather has been pretty good mid to upper 50s the last several days and sunny. Hopefully it holds out until I can at least get one ride in. The winters here are usually pretty rough but over the last 3 years I have been here I have gotten to ride at least once a month its just cold and snowy.
OIBhaP2ride
Member
Hi I'm Thomas. I live in Southern California, hold the boo's, and have been riding on streets for a year now. Recently I've been commuting about 110 miles round trip each day through (literally) bumper to bumper traffic. I have around 4,000 miles ridden in the past 2 1/2 months and I'm learning a lot. I had an '86 XT600 that I was riding, but spent more time working on it then riding it. I set out looking for a new(er) bike and went to the dealership to see about an FZ6. While there I saw an FZ1 and the rest as they say is history. Its a 2009 in granite/black Raven and I can't get enough of riding it.
Background: 6 years active duty Army and 4 years Army National Guard. I'm an electronics technician turned network administrator. B.S. in Economics and am now a single parent, which is why I get to do all the cool stuff like shooting, fishing and riding without all the nagging.
Background: 6 years active duty Army and 4 years Army National Guard. I'm an electronics technician turned network administrator. B.S. in Economics and am now a single parent, which is why I get to do all the cool stuff like shooting, fishing and riding without all the nagging.
nix
Member
Thanks! I lived in Ontario for 14 years.. very lovely, but yes, it is nice to be back in the land of B roads!
qviking
Member
Hello All,
I've been lurking for a week or so, and decided it was time to introduce myself. My name is Monte, and I'm a 42yo living in central VA. I started riding at 25 on an '80 Yamaha 650 Special II. Other bikes I've owned include an '86 Honda 700 Nighthawk S, an '83 Honda V65 Magna, and a '75 Honda CB550 Four. I rode year round for about 8 years, until a chance meeting between my front tire and a roofing nail on the highway left me with a plate and seven screws in my shoulder as a souvenir. Since then, I've rarely ridden, but the "itch" to get another bike has gotten worse and worse.
Last week, I stopped by my local dealer with a good friend and found an '04 FZ1. The pricetag was $4500, so I figured it had a lot of miles on it. When I learned it only had 3051 miles on it, I was truly in love. I wanted it on the spot, but my friend dragged me out of the store lol. I went home to do my "due diligence", checking blue book value, reviews, etc. After two hours, my mind was made up, and we returned that same afternoon. My buddy suggested I ask them to throw in a helmet and store credit for a back tire, and they agreed!
So far, I'm taking it slow, mainly just trolling around my apartment complex, getting used to the clutch, throttle, and brakes. I plan to take the MSF class as a refresher before I do any street riding, but at least I'll have a chance to get my riding legs back in the meantime.
Anyway, sorry for the long intro, and thanks for the chance to participate in a great forum. Here is a pic of my new baby. She looks pretty much stock, so I'm sure there will be plenty of mods to come.
I've been lurking for a week or so, and decided it was time to introduce myself. My name is Monte, and I'm a 42yo living in central VA. I started riding at 25 on an '80 Yamaha 650 Special II. Other bikes I've owned include an '86 Honda 700 Nighthawk S, an '83 Honda V65 Magna, and a '75 Honda CB550 Four. I rode year round for about 8 years, until a chance meeting between my front tire and a roofing nail on the highway left me with a plate and seven screws in my shoulder as a souvenir. Since then, I've rarely ridden, but the "itch" to get another bike has gotten worse and worse.
Last week, I stopped by my local dealer with a good friend and found an '04 FZ1. The pricetag was $4500, so I figured it had a lot of miles on it. When I learned it only had 3051 miles on it, I was truly in love. I wanted it on the spot, but my friend dragged me out of the store lol. I went home to do my "due diligence", checking blue book value, reviews, etc. After two hours, my mind was made up, and we returned that same afternoon. My buddy suggested I ask them to throw in a helmet and store credit for a back tire, and they agreed!
So far, I'm taking it slow, mainly just trolling around my apartment complex, getting used to the clutch, throttle, and brakes. I plan to take the MSF class as a refresher before I do any street riding, but at least I'll have a chance to get my riding legs back in the meantime.
Anyway, sorry for the long intro, and thanks for the chance to participate in a great forum. Here is a pic of my new baby. She looks pretty much stock, so I'm sure there will be plenty of mods to come.
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Oldschool
Moderator
Welcome gviking
Looks like a nice bike. I like that colour combo on the Gen 1's. Should be a comfortable ride considering the shoulder. I had shoulder reconstruction about three years ago, and I have no trouble with the Gen 2 that I ride.:tup:
Looks like a nice bike. I like that colour combo on the Gen 1's. Should be a comfortable ride considering the shoulder. I had shoulder reconstruction about three years ago, and I have no trouble with the Gen 2 that I ride.:tup:
NJFZ1
Moderator
Congratulations on a nice bike and a good deal considering the mileage. And just so you know that color scheme is sometimes referred to as a "skunk"