23-04-13, 08:35 AM
I find its not much heavier than my old FZS600, in fact it feels lighter when moving it around off the bike (ABS version as well)
I dont have the same clutch grabby issue as you? (2008 model FZ1S)
Horn is rubbish
My mirrors don't do what you are saying though, perhaps the previous owner already fixed this before I bought it (they are rock solid and dont vibrate or move at any speed)
I find using my heel makes it very easy to put the side stand down, in fact I actually like the way it just "flicks out" with minimum effort, I found that sometimes the FZS600 sidestand would pop back if you slip off it and prefer the FZ1 stand
Yeah pillion seat is rubbish, I have one of those expandable seat bags which look like part of the seat when not being used (and a Givi Box) I do very much miss the FZS600 rear seat storage (full set of waterproofs, tool's 2 disclocks etc)
Otherwise after a year of ownership I absolutely love it, once you get used to the way you need to ride it (it is rev happy) it always brings a huge grin to my face whenever I ride it (and to be fair when I open my garage and see it!) There are some shortcomings (the only one that actually really annoys me is the tank range) otherwise I think it is a fantastic underrated bike. I just rode it work today in fact due to the lovely sunshine!
I dont have the same clutch grabby issue as you? (2008 model FZ1S)
Horn is rubbish
My mirrors don't do what you are saying though, perhaps the previous owner already fixed this before I bought it (they are rock solid and dont vibrate or move at any speed)
I find using my heel makes it very easy to put the side stand down, in fact I actually like the way it just "flicks out" with minimum effort, I found that sometimes the FZS600 sidestand would pop back if you slip off it and prefer the FZ1 stand
Yeah pillion seat is rubbish, I have one of those expandable seat bags which look like part of the seat when not being used (and a Givi Box) I do very much miss the FZS600 rear seat storage (full set of waterproofs, tool's 2 disclocks etc)
Otherwise after a year of ownership I absolutely love it, once you get used to the way you need to ride it (it is rev happy) it always brings a huge grin to my face whenever I ride it (and to be fair when I open my garage and see it!) There are some shortcomings (the only one that actually really annoys me is the tank range) otherwise I think it is a fantastic underrated bike. I just rode it work today in fact due to the lovely sunshine!