Quote: if you could list your top mods then what would they be?
These are the performance / handling mods I'd recommend, cosmetic mods are down to personal preference.
- Replacement rear shock & shock tube / hugger to keep it clean
- Ivanising with Full Monty & decent end can.
- 4 degree ignition advancer - bit more bottom end for a bit less top end.
- Fork service including fresh linear springs appropriate to rider weight (don't think R1 forks look right - personal preference)
- Jack up kit - improves handling.
- Forks through Yokes - improves handling
- Manual cam chain tensioner - eliminate chances of automatic one failing.
- Remove AIS - makes engine look less cluttered and helps with spark plug access
If you want some more ideas check out Pat's site if you haven't already -
http://www.cartestsoftware.com/fz1/
Quote: the carb rubbers look cracked but probably not right through
They pretty much all look that way now due to age but they are generally just surface cracks with no real issues, if you're having Mike Ivanise your bike he'll be able to confirm their condition for you.
Quote:The last owner said a carb balance would possibly be good, i will probably have this done soon.
Invest in a carbtune, it's an easy 10 minute job which you'll pay a garage over the odds to do.
Quote:I also feel the fuel gauge is inaccurate, or not so much that but seems to reduce in a weird way (quick in places on gauge and slow in others)
Not something that comes up very often so may be a dodgy sender unit or sticky gauge needle. The unit does work using a float so you'll find you have less fuel when going downhill and more when going uphill or accelerating hard.
