(31-01-15, 08:13 AM)slimwilly link Wrote: Noggy , your seat look suspiciously like an after market one, i will buy it if you change it. It looks about 20mm taller than standard
It's supposedly a gel seat slim but is still very hard, i think its filling has seen better days, i hadnt realised it may be taller than standard but taller is where i wanna be. Gonna get an airhawk cushion and take all things seating from there.
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31-01-15, 09:29 AM (This post was last modified: 31-01-15, 09:53 AM by noggythenog.)
TO DO LIST:-
FRONT FORKS:-currently far too stiff with a couple of inches unuseable travel on max adjustment despite my weight. Sketchy info from previous owner indicates they "might" have Ohlins springs in them - my plan is to firstly get the fork oil only changed. I'm educated guessing that anyone doing a spring upgrade would most likely also upgrade to thicker fork oil so perhaps changing back to normal grade will do the trick. If it fails then all ive lost is the cost of oil and ill then look at different springs.
FRONT FAIRING:-small crack under the indiator running underneath, not easily visible but ill eventually get it plastic welded, the lawnmower also atacked it and as a result i lost half of one of the FZ1 decals so ill take both decals off and see how it looks and perhaps replace with decals of my choosing....im quite fancying a couple japanese rising sun decals as i think they'll really snap against the red background.
HANDLEBARS:-replace them with some Gold Renthals, either 755's or 758's, the 755's look closest to original and are probably the safer bet but i like the thought of the ultra low 758's as i havent seen them on a FZ1 and the long width of them will look pretty wicked i think.Gold Renthal bar end plugs.
HANDLEBAR CLAMP/RISERS:-replace with a black one & source some Gold clamp bolts, the silver is out of place on the bike which is mostly black and gold and red.
TOP YOKE:-source a half decent yoke cover in carbon or black, the silver is out of place and is impregnated with grime that i cant seem to clean off.
OXFORD HEATED GRIPS:-have them removed as im mainly fair weather and ive heard stories about them causing niggly electrical issues, worth it for commuters but for the use i give them not worth the hassle, replace the grips with something nice....not sure what yet?
IGNITION:-sort out the intermittent starting issue....possibly a coroded connector somewhere, need to take them all apart and inspect and clean.
TANK COVER:-the bolts into this little front cover are bloody awkward, wish i never took them out now, replace with the quick release fairing fasteners.
TANK:-needs replacing eventually due to the disgracefully rusty fuel filler rim on the lip underneath the cap, ill look out until a cheap one comes along in red or if an immaculate one comes along in another colour i might just have it with a view to a spray, ill get by for a while as it is.
SEAT:-get an Airhawk seat cushion to add a little comfort and a little increase in height for extra leg room.
REAR SETS:-adjust the Gilles backwards and upwards for a more tilted forward position and give it a try, make it easier to put the weight on the front end (see i pay attention).
BELLYPAN:-stone chipped to death & road scuffed on the underneath on both sides....either leave it as it is as it is clearly protecting other bits of the bike, or maybe ask devilsyam about this carbon dipping, im divided on how it would look in carbon & my ocd would then want the rear mudguard done the same to match on the bottom end ie carbon fender extendor, bellypan & mudguard, possibly a bit carbon overkill given how much it already has.
EXHAUST:-replace the studs & collars to manifold as they look tatty and need future proofing.
REAR SUSPENSION:-leave the Nitron alone for now but eventually get it sent off for a service and adjustment for me. Get a Jack up kit for the rear + 25mm for a meaner look and more room and complete the sporty stance, im tall enough for the rise.
ENGINE:-oil & filter change, look out for a cheap power commander, already has a K&N, lars airbox mod, blocked AiS, de cat, Ivans FCE but i really need a power commander to tie it all in. It has done 40k miles now but is really strong. Thinking i shouldnt worry about it as it should do another 50k and im not likely to still have it in another 40k considering i average 3-4k a year.
FASTENERS:-replace a number of bolts and fixings as they are a bit corroded and furry and nasty looking, i need to find an alternative to Pro-Bolt as they cost a fortune, without being too tacky i would like a few gold bolts dotted around for the general theme.
NUMBER PLATE:-get a slightly smaller plate as the massive standard one it has now is spoiling the rear end.
TYRES:-need new ones, keep my promise to stevie and give some Maxxis Diamonds a go.
MOT:-probably should have put this at the top of the list, fingers crossed.
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(31-01-15, 12:48 PM)devilsyam link Wrote: My order book is full till April's as doing a build for dave bright and front end for nick crisp but always got time to talk and pointers
Cheers mate no worries i thought youd have a few things on.
Ill keep the thread updated and ill get busy on ebay sourcing all the various bits n bobs.
On the first pic, with the black bike i like the look of that, are you saying that's standard FZ1 risers???, ill need to have a deek at mine in the shed but i had a feeling mine look more like your pic number 2 on the blue bike....im probably a bit confused though. But whatever the black bike has i like as id want black risers and some gold bolts with gold bars.
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Ok each line of text refers to picture below it
I've messed about with combos
Now settled with triumph risers which are very low and mid 755s
Be aware you may need to change brake lines or re route
I know I keep banging on about it but I have these options here come sit on me bikes it would save time and money
(31-01-15, 10:25 AM)devilsyam link Wrote: scrap all efforts above come see me i have up/down plates £20 powder coated to not pait finish like the expensive lust ones
755 mid rise bars on lower risers so 755 low rise on stock bar risers would work out same
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Luke your the man in the know has anyone made adapter plates for front footpeg hanger to slightly drop the peg position on gen1 fazer thou
low rise 755 on fazer 1000 risers
(31-01-15, 03:14 PM)devilsyam link Wrote: Ok each line of text refers to picture below it
I've messed about with combos
Now settled with triumph risers which are very low and mid 755s
Be aware you may need to change brake lines or re route
I know I keep banging on about it but I have these options here come sit on me bikes it would save time and money
Ta Luke, yeh i think it was just the risers in black made them look different on the pic. But i do like the looks of stock risers and 755's that's the look im after.
Luckily ive already got braided lines and it looks like I've got a bit of excess to accommodate different bars although i do worry about the control cables, since you havent mentioned them being an issue then they probably wont be.
Appreciate the offer of seeing the bikes for a comparison, ideally id like to but i think you're Bristol & it'd prob be a good 3 & a half hour journey, the missus used to live there though so maybe ill get the chance to blag a site seing visit & just happen to be in the area.
Ill defo have a set of those jack up plates off you, ill get some money in my pay pal & wire it through. 8)
Easiest way to go fast........don't buy a blue bike
[size=78%]Personally mate, I reckon you've made the right decision![/size]
Now, as to your list:
Forks - I'd recommend taking the springs out, and checking them first. They'll have a code stamped on them. Find out what rate it is, and what weight that's good for, and then replace if its not right. Seems a bit pointless doing the oil - if you're not using all the travel the spring just isn't right for your weight at all - thicker oil would make it seem harder, but won't affect the travel.
Shock - I would also imagine if the front is too stiff the rear may also be. Take it off, send it to Nitron. Will cost about £100-£150, they can service it, respring it and revalve it for your weight, and then it will be completely sorted. Also worth noting you don't actually need dog bones - your shock is ride height adjustable. Better to use that first as it won't alter the linkage rate like dog bones will.
Grips - Soft renthals!
(01-02-15, 09:04 PM)devilsyam link Wrote: lost me not hard brain can only process intresting stuff auto shit filter the wife calls it lol
nogginthenog the stock set up hunches the shoulder and throws weight forward this puts loading on arm wrists etc
Cant say that I've struggled with the wrists and arms as such but the standard bars certainly are an awkward shape and very difficult to get the leverage for countersteering
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