Hi Folks - Recently purchased 2006 FZ1. I always liked the look of the FZ1 and one came up fairly local to me when I was looking for a naked road bike. It was neglected cosmetically but mechanically seems fine - A day cleaning it up has made it a little more presentable. Other than cleaning, the only work carried out so far is oil + filter and a new set of plugs which sorted out the extremely poor throttle response just off idle. A new pair of bar end mirrors and brake / gear change lever rubbers has it working well enough. The only other attention it is likely to see anytime soon is to strip / grease the suspension linkage and maybe sort out a small ding on the front corner of the tank.
I have been riding bikes since I was a kid getting my first bike on the road (Suzuki TS50ER) in 1985 and have had all manner of bikes since then. Not too many Yamaha's over the years but I have fond memories of my RD250LC which was a riot. My favourite has always been the bike I have had at the time. The only other bike presently in the garage is my old GSXR600K1 track bike which I have owned for 10 years.
I had the FZ1 out this afternoon getting the benefit of some of the local road repairs that were done for the benefit of the final stage of the Tour of Britain. Plenty of others out and about doing likewise - Great fun.
Didnt know where to post this, soz if its the wrong place.Just a bit of context about the noob asking all the questions
I'm ancient, ran UJMs up until the mid 90's. Life took over then.In 2019 I had a stroke, and as part of my rehabilitation I bought a Kawasaki W800. I said that if I lose 50lbs of lard and recovered well enough to pass a "refresher assessment" I'd ride again, partly as a rehab objective, partly 'cos I never wanted to be a 21 stone gimp in bike gear
Bloody hard work and brilliant support I passed the assessment in Jan 2020.
I continued recovering and realised that althought pretty and inoffensive, the W800 was actually a pretty awful motorcycle: A twenty minute seat, hopeless brakes, sixties pastiche suspension, radials, 19 inch front wheel... All very period perfect, but I was at the level of wanting to do longer runs, maybe even touring. Enjoying my new, hard-won health and life.I didnt want to pay big cash, and I was two decades out of the loop regarding what bikes would do what, so I had a few test rides.
I tried an FJR1300, but its so heavy under 40 mph. VFR800 (dull), SV100 (shite ergo).
Then my mate Des told me he had a FZS600 in his garage that he had only MOT'ed for yonks, as he rode his other bikes. I saw it, tried it, fell in love and project "Half an FJR1300" began !
I don't need all that room, weight or power so apart from my not liking the bulk, I just didnt need a FJR. The FZS was miles more torquey than I expected under the power band and it had fairing lowers and a double bubble screen fitted, which makes it a frankly brilliant highway-at-80 bike.
The handling with Wilbers fitted is just glorious, in no way dated twenty years, though I might back off the rebound a tad as it is a bit uncomfortable over broken roads.
Braking with lister lines fitted progressive and powerful.The riding position , especially with the fitted renthals is just excellent, the seat is the best Ive used since my CB900F2 in the eighties. For real touring comfort and safety however I am fitting some adjustable footpegs to allow my still slightly strokey right leg to have less extreme folding.I fitted a Givi rack and M3 plate and am looking out for a 50l monokey topbox.
Now I know all this may seem boring, and perhaps a waste of the fighting ability of this feisty middleweight but I assure to me its all a dream more wonderful that I could even imagine back in April 2019 when I couldnt walk.I've had the bike two weeks, and already done 1200 miles just pissing about and going to gigs.
Sucking a few tanks of gas through the carbs has tidied up the hunting at idle wonderfully. I still need to give it the beans off the mark and in traffic then rein it in with the clutch but I know thats carbs for ya.The headlights are comedy shit (dual mod pending) but honestly the fazer is a fantastic UJM. And so there's my dull tale explaining all my questions on these boards !If theres a touring bit of the boards could you folks point me at it please ?
Thanks for being welcoming, helpful and brilliant !
I need a new hugger, th eexisting one on my 05 has cracked.
I have no idea who the manufacturer of it was. It is mounted with a moulded broad lip that sits on the cross-member of the swinging arm, it has an integral chainguard, which incorporates a mounted point.
Bought the bike a few months ago , FZ1s 2007 , not owned a Fazer thou before so wasn’t surprised when only one headlight worked on dip ( clutch lever side ) so dip went on that side and i got another bulb but I’ve still no dip on that side , went on forum and as far as I can tell the bikes supposed to have both sides lit on dip , is this the case , any idea why I have no dip beams at all now ? Where should I start looking , thanks In advance
Donnie
Hi lads an lassies , used too be on this forum a long time ago when I had my 600 Fazer , here we are 5 R1s and a Aprillia RF V4 later and I bought myself a 2007 FZ1s 1000 too thrash about on as the Aprillia is just nuts , love it and it’s a credit too it’s previous owners , Nitron rear shock and PCV and full fairings and a nice Akra , anyway hello n aw that and I’m away too look n see if I can get help with my no dip beams problem [emoji4]
Hi all
New member from Swansea South Wales.
Just bought a 1999 Fazer 600. Joined group to get help when starting to work on the bike. Look forward to hearing from you all soon.
