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General => Introduction => Topic started by: dv12 on 09 July 2022, 09:05:38 pm

Title: New Fz1 owner.
Post by: dv12 on 09 July 2022, 09:05:38 pm
I’ve bought a 02 FZ1 as a second bike.
Been looking for one for ages because of their reputation. But I’m disappointed in my bike.
It’s slow. For a litre bike. I expected a bit more tbh.  The handling is sketchy. Really sketchy. Almost dangerous when pushing on.

My bike is tired and needs some tlc and I’ll work though the issues.
This forum is a wealth of good tips for upgrades etc. here’s hoping I can make the bike I wanted.

Thanks for all the great write ups etc. Helped already with the sized exup I had.
Title: Re: New Fz1 owner.
Post by: Grahamm on 10 July 2022, 11:35:40 am
Welcome to the Forums, I'm sure people will be along with advice soon...! ;)
Title: Re: New Fz1 owner.
Post by: b1k3rdude on 10 July 2022, 12:12:19 pm
Quote from: dv12 on 09 July 2022, 09:05:38 pm
  • I’ve bought a 02 FZ1 as a second bike.
  • Been looking for one for ages because of their reputation. But I’m disappointed in my bike.
Title: Re: New Fz1 owner.
Post by: BBROWN1664 on 10 July 2022, 03:23:58 pm
if its the FZS1000, is the Exup working properly?

https://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=20273.0 - added link the FZS1000 faq - bkd
Title: Re: New Fz1 owner.
Post by: beuleux on 10 July 2022, 09:57:56 pm
I've had the gen1 and gen2, I certainly wouldn't describe them as slow, so something is making your bike slow. You say it's a bit tired, do you know when it was last serviced or what was done? First thing I'd say is check the air filter and check there are no blockages in the fuel lines and give the carbs a clean. I'd start there and see if there's any improvement. As for the handling they can be a bit twitchy if the suspension is not set up for your weight. I found my gen2 was like that when I got it, the previous owner had set the rebound to its maximum position so check that out too.


These are the first steps I would take before more indepth investigation