Just put deposit down on a new...

[ghostbiker]

The black engine gen 2's have at LEAST 20% more bhp over the lesser silver engine.

[Noj]

I have a slow black one with data tool on and negligible drain (in my opinion) over 2 wks. I would put it on a batt conditioner over winter if your a fair weather rider.

The metta alarm on the R6 didn't effect its starting after 3 month, to my total amazement.

Enjoy the wheels and keep it shiny side up. 

[Strifae]

Spoke to dealer today - convinced me it is a lovely alarm that was fitted when bike was new - its a Datatool S4 C1 Red (interesting... for insurance anyway lol)
 
I did want a black engine one - but i think the silver look nice with the red and black
 
Thanks Nooj also - Is optimate the trickle charger of choice?

[tomjimtom]

I've got the S4 red (I think) and only problem I've had with it is the remote can be a bit tempremental sometimes. Won't work inches from the bike...

I just keep pushing the button and it eventually sorts itself (probably an old battery, I've had it over 2 years and never changed it)

In terms of affecting the bike battery, it drained it over winter, when I didn't ride it for 5 months, but it'll start after 3 months not touching it

Although all this is pretty relative, I only found out a few months ago if you push the button to set the alarm, it sets the immobiliser and the alarm, if you let it set itself, it only sets the immobiliser... The alarm still goes off if you turn the key in the ignition though!

So in conclusion - Just the immobiliser lasts between 3-6 months on a 1/2 year old motorcycle battery



Also, the bike looks good, but you've been conned, looks like it's a gen 2 to me....

[red98]

The black engine gen 2's have at LEAST 20% more bhp over the lesser silver engine.

 
dont listen to ghostbiker.....he just made that up....ask the dealer if he can paint the bike silver.....as for the alarm....if it aint broke,dont fix it   

[Strifae]

Picking it up tomorrow!
 
Picking it up tomorrow!
 
Picking it up tomorrow!
 
Picking it up tomorrow!
 
Not that I am excited and won't sleep tonight or anything...

[taksi]

I have a Meta 2 on mine and is fine even after 3-4 weeks in winter time. The alarm goes to sleep, though is still functioning, and the plip as well. You have to turn the ignition on and off once with the key and the alarm wakes up and the plip works again as well.
 
Taksi

[allanmac]

Well how did it go?
Cheers Allan

[Strifae]

Well I just wrote a massive reply/review and the forum decided to delete it - NOT HAPPY...
 
I picked it up Saturday and have ridden it about 300 miles in total as went to Camberley to meet my brother and his new XJR1300 for a nice long ride.
 
Things I love

The power - feels awesome especially the top end - big grin every time I give it the beans! and it doesn't feel that lacking at the bottom end
 
The brakes - feel far far more powerful than the ones I had on my FZS600 - really pull the bike up and ABS is a bonus
 
The handling - pleasently surprised by how well it handles! its not that far off my old FZS600 (just if you try really going for it you feel the difference)
 
The clocks - Love the start up sequence and also the layout
 
The engine noise - It sounds amazing even with the standard exhaust - my old 600 with standard exhaust sounded really quite... rubbish
 
Things dont like quite so much

Fairing buzz around 2-3 and 4-5k rpm - this is annoying but found some fixes will try from FZ1OA
 
Vibey feel - makes hands go numb after a long run! esp with thinner summer gloves
 
Lack of underseat storage! lol
 
The Tank range - or lack of :P although I knew about this before I bought it
 

[baggy]

Nice bike mate, I have 4 sleeps until I pick up my Gen 2 FZ1 


One thing I would check before getting the alarm removed is how much of a difference it makes to the insurance.

[ghostbiker]

Things dont like quite so much

Fairing buzz around 2-3 and 4-5k rpm - this is annoying but found some fixes will try from FZ1OA
 Try double sided tape or insulating foam strips
Vibey feel - makes hands go numb after a long run! esp with thinner summer gloves
 Try fitting diff grips, a lot of ppl like the heated grips as they are slightly thicker so give a better feel, otheres like rubber or foam.
Lack of underseat storage! lol
 
The Tank range - or lack of :P although I knew about this before I bought it
Simple fix, buy a gen 1 :P

[allanmac]

One thing I would check before getting the alarm removed is how much of a difference it makes to the insurance.

The difference for my ducati with alarm to without was 87p 
 
Cheers Allan

[Strifae]

At my age the alarm made quite a difference for some bizarre reason!
 
Gonna leave it on there I think.
 
Ghost - It already has Oxford Heated Grips fitted - its not at all bad with my thicker all season/winter type gloves but very thin summer gloves have the issue
 
I have fixed the vibrating vent with electrical tape trick (stuffed it in) gonna pull it apart and do something permanent when I get round to it.
 
I commuted to work on it Monday/Tuesday and got... a whopping 51 MPG (riding very steady)
 
On the weekend out with my brother I got 37 MPG 

[allanmac]

Glad your enjoying it. My Gen1 is really buzzy through the grips at 4-4500 revs or there abouts again fine with thick gloves but a pain with summer gloves. May try some different grips or heavier bar end wieghts to see if that helps it any.
Cheers Allan

[tomlinscote]

Ah so its not just my gen 1 that has a 4k vibe then, sort of glad to know that!! Nothing much before or after but gets a bit tingly at 4000, guess I'll jujst have to ride faster.
 
P

[locksmith]

Neither of my gen2's have been vibey. Maybe the throttle bodies need balancing?
 
The handling - pleasently surprised by how well it handles! its not that far off my old FZS600
 
You've got to be kidding right?   Not far off, it's light years better!
 
 

[Strifae]

I had pretty good suspension on my 600 set up for me - so it handled brilliantly

I haven't got round to tweeking the FZ1 yet as I like how it handles now and don't want to jinx it - but will certainly set up sag etc soon
 
I am loving it still though changing oil and filter tomorrow and fitting a Givi Rack/R&G Bungs