Hi lock
What you describe is actually how my gen1 forks felt pre K tech service. They only change oil and any worn bits, so possibly thats what you could look at doing . I am much happier with my forks post service. I still get some feedback on bumps through the bars but its softer. However I do think if you have decent weight matched springs or stronger its possible we will always have this.I posed the question on my thread about thoughts on which way to go with damping adjustment on strong springs...my logic being that reducing damping could it make this worse as the springs can react more ? Maybe try putting in more comp damping just to see effect. If reducing comp damping is wrong way to go, by reducing it more, then its always gonna feel poor.KTech also reckoned not to reduce rebound damping at all btw.....at the moment I reckon my ride quality could be better, it does take time to do all this experimenting, so a solution could be some time .... !
I remember my 06 FZ-1 had quite strong springs all round....but I did think they had softened them on later bikes.
Also try pm ing Dek - he is the guru for all things gen2.
cheers