Gen1 FZ1's

jnor · 09-15-2012, 02:16 PM

Anybody else have one......IMO one of the best bikes ever made...

gashog · 09-15-2012, 02:36 PM

That is a great looking bike. I've heard that the low and mid range torque is better than on the 2nd gen., is that correct? I see them for sale locally at some great prices.

Gryphon12 · 09-15-2012, 02:36 PM

Really? Again? There are already threads for the FZ-1. Don't start ANOTHER one!!!!!!

gtbensley · 09-15-2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Gryphon12

Really? Again? There are already threads for the FZ-1. Don't start ANOTHER one!!!!!!

Not a first gen specific one

jnor · 09-15-2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by gtbensley

Not a first gen specific one

If there was i'm with ya..I couldn't find one...........

jnor · 09-15-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Gryphon12

Really? Again? There are already threads for the FZ-1. Don't start ANOTHER one!!!!!!

Quit looking at Yamaha threads, and read the Honda ones

jussayin'

jnor · 09-15-2012, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by gashog

That is a great looking bike. I've heard that the low and mid range torque is better than on the 2nd gen., is that correct? I see them for sale locally at some great prices.

Never rode a Gen2, they are too "sportbikey" for me....Low, and midrange torque, great handling, and ergo's are the best part of Gen1's IMO..

WRThumper · 09-15-2012, 07:57 PM

I've had mine for seven years.

Despite what Gonzodog says about the Gen1, it's a great motorcycle.

JK Gonzodog!

RxZ · 09-15-2012, 08:37 PM

Good timing, I may soon be in the market for one of these. Any issues I should look for?

straightrod · 09-15-2012, 11:17 PM

^ Speeding tickets!

DualSpaz · 09-15-2012, 11:36 PM

My 2002 was by far the best street bike (for me) I've ever ridden. Comfy, fast, handled great. Rode a Gen2 recently and didn't care for it as much. The Gen 2 was no where near as comfortable.

RonS · 09-15-2012, 11:56 PM

Sold mine to a friends brother-in-law 7 years ago. Same friend bought it from him 6 months ago for almost nothing. I rode it again for the first time in 7 years just two weeks ago. Still one of the best bikes ever made.

Gryphon12 · 09-16-2012, 12:16 AM

Ok, Gen 1's. Can anyone give me some details regarding the attachment points for the fairing? How is it supported, number of bolt points, etc? TIA.

e.t. · 09-16-2012, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by RxZ

Good timing, I may soon be in the market for one of these. Any issues I should look for?

The front wheel comes straight up when you whack the throttle on the 1>2 upshift.

RxZ · 09-16-2012, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by straightrod

^ Speeding tickets!

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09-15-2012, 02:16 PM	#1
jnor ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Newark,Ohio Oddometer: 102	Gen1 FZ1's Anybody else have one......IMO one of the best bikes ever made... __________________ 012 Vstrom Adventure

09-15-2012, 02:36 PM	#3
Gryphon12 Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Carnation, WA USA Oddometer: 686	Really? Again? There are already threads for the FZ-1. Don't start ANOTHER one!!!!!! __________________ 1990 Honda NT-650 Hawk-GT Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead

09-15-2012, 07:57 PM	#8
WRThumper Adventurer Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Yakima, WA Oddometer: 36	I've had mine for seven years. Despite what Gonzodog says about the Gen1, it's a great motorcycle. JK Gonzodog! __________________ ----------------------------------------- "We're surrounded ... that simplifies our problem." Lewis B. Puller

09-16-2012, 12:16 AM	#13
Gryphon12 Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Carnation, WA USA Oddometer: 686	Ok, Gen 1's. Can anyone give me some details regarding the attachment points for the fairing? How is it supported, number of bolt points, etc? TIA. __________________ 1990 Honda NT-650 Hawk-GT Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead

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09-15-2012, 02:36 PM	#2
gashog Adventurer Joined: Sep 2011 Oddometer: 25	That is a great looking bike. I've heard that the low and mid range torque is better than on the 2nd gen., is that correct? I see them for sale locally at some great prices.

09-15-2012, 08:37 PM	#9
RxZ Legal Drug Dealer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: Tyler, TX Oddometer: 1,570	Good timing, I may soon be in the market for one of these. Any issues I should look for?

09-15-2012, 11:17 PM	#10
straightrod Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 1,175	^ Speeding tickets!

09-15-2012, 11:36 PM	#11
DualSpaz Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Tijeras,NM Oddometer: 431	My 2002 was by far the best street bike (for me) I've ever ridden. Comfy, fast, handled great. Rode a Gen2 recently and didn't care for it as much. The Gen 2 was no where near as comfortable.

09-15-2012, 11:56 PM	#12
RonS Out there... Joined: Dec 2002 Location: Dancing with roads Oddometer: 11,525	Sold mine to a friends brother-in-law 7 years ago. Same friend bought it from him 6 months ago for almost nothing. I rode it again for the first time in 7 years just two weeks ago. Still one of the best bikes ever made.