Gen 1 Fazer mods

[Skid_MarkFZS]

Hi folks

I’ve had my Gen 1 fazer for the last 15 years. It’s now 20 years old and I’d been thinking of replacing with an MT10 or something similar.

After having a good think, I’ve decided to change it aesthetically. I love the bike and it’s been well looked after. I just fancied giving it a bit of a face lift. Maybe some vinyl y wrap. Change the headlights, fairing etc.

I’ve seen a few nice jobs out there, I just wondered if anyone else here has done similar to their bike?

Thanks in advance 

Mark

[Gnasher]

It's very difficult to improve on something that is already extremely good, Yamaha themselves found that out when they stopped making the FZS600/1000.  The bikes that have followed sold less well, perform no better in the real world, often worse in many circumstances, the FZS's were pretty much right straight out of the box. 

Personally I'd aim to make your as close to OE looking and as clean as possible that way you'll hold its value and in time quite possibly increase it.  Doing anything to a standard OE spec will not add value cost a arm an leg and often can degrade the riding experience.  Yes some mods are good Ivans, up rated rear shock, front end damping mods for example.  Yes fitting a R1 front end will improve the handling, but not to a point where it's hugely better, this side of a race track.

My advice keep what you've got apply the well known mods that don't change how the bike looks and go ride and enjoy one of the best bikes ever made.

[Skid_MarkFZS]

Thanks for the input

You are quite right about trying to re-engineer something that works well. I agree with that, although its more aesthetic (beauty is in the eye of the beholder). Whilst it isn't an unpleasant looking bike, there are a few things I fancy changing looks wise.

The rear shock has been on the list for a while now. I had heard of the Ivan's upgrade.

Could you point me in the direction of anyone who has done the R1 front end upgrade? Is it a direct fit?

Mark