To anyone thinking of going down the BoosterPlug route....read on.


I watched AndyManCam's YouTube video where he installed one on his FZ1 and thought I'd try and find one for the FZ6. Well, it turns out that they are £129 a go brand new.....but the internal gubbins on all models appears to be the same. Just the plugs at the ends are different for each motorcycle model.


So, my solution isn't quite plug'n'play but very close.


I picked up a BoosterPlug off Marketplace for £60 and then grabbed some no-strip wire connectors off Amazon for £8 https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07DK7HBKR


It is as simple as it sounds - cut the female plug off the BoosterPlug (with a good 8cm of wire attached) and attach a connector at each cut end. Cut the female plug off the AIT sensor and swap 'em over whilst keeping the wire colours in the right orientation.


Works a treat! Much smoother acceleration and less jerkiness when opening up the throttle from idle in 2nd gear.


Still got half a tank of fuel so I'll fill up at some point and log the mileage for that full tank on Fuelly and see if mpg changes. By all accounts it doesn't change at all, but I'll find out for myself.

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Hi all


An Seat for sale - this has been modified by someone prior to me buying it. It is probably 1/2 to 3/4" lower than standard, some of the foam has been removed which has got rid of the angled edges of the original seat. Whoever did it made a good job of it.


Purchased for my wife to ride the Fazer, she never did, but I used the seat all the time as I found it more comfortable and preferred it to the standard.


£90 including postage


Best wishes


Timbo

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Hi all,


Maxton dog bones for sale


138mm centres - gives a 25mm lift at the rear end.


£18 including postage


Also a genuine Yamaha EXUP valve servo motor - never fitted and still boxed. £135 including postage






Bw


Timbo

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So like a lot of other FZ1 owner I am being iritated by the rattle on the front calipers

- https://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=3139.0

In a nushell the calipers on the FZ1 dont seem to be of the same qaulity/design as the ones on my previous FZS1000. The rattle is caused by wear in the caliper body where the side of the pads touch the caliper.

From memory I think Gnasher said the best long term fix is to replace the calipers which those of an XJR or an FJ. before I start looking I thought I would ask if anyone found a work around for the issue.

I havent checked yet, but I think making sure the pistons all move freely may also help a bit (So when its not so hot outside, will so the push out, sctahcbright, push back on them)

Hi from portsmouth

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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.

Hello,
I recently bought a 2003 FZS600 on the cheap and had it fixed up completely (outside of paint touchups). It has an epoxy layer in the tank, new tubes, gas pump, seals, carbs etc. The bike runs like a dream now.
In a few weeks I'm taking this beast from Belgium to the Italian Riviera via France on a week long cruise with the missus on the back.
Anyone has any tips to make sure the bike (it's 19 years old after all) and ourselves will survive this trip?

Note that we will stop around Lyon to sleep because I think it's not going to be doable in one go. We plan to stop every few hours to drink and eat. It's around 9 hours of riding the first day and 7 the second (same for the way back).  During the stay in Italy will do some riding but nothing crazy.

In the past  (on different motorcycles), the furthest I've went was Belgium to Brighton in the UK (around 500km).

Well the old girl is 19yrs old and due its yearly service (by me)
So i thought i would get a carb rebuild kit including diaphragms and give the carbs a thorough clean up
New oil and filter and spark plugs and fuel filter

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I recently went through my carbs again because the regular orings I used on the fuel inlet seats failed.  As most of you guys know Yamaha will only sell you the needle, seat, and oring as a set for not cheap each.  I went ahead and ordered proper viton orings but had to buy bulk and wait.  I finally got them in and installed and confirm the fit is excellent so I'm offering them in sets of 4.  Selling sets for 10$USD  stateside and 11$USD to mail to England.  Paypal preferred