My recent pickup a 2004 FZ1

Havok · February 27th, 2013, 10:52 AM

My new ride, I got this off Craigs list about 2 weeks ago, got her for 4K and she had 40k miles on her. I was shocked at how good of a condition she was in. He had the most impressive service record for a bike I have ever seen. Every receipt for every bolt he ever put on the thing. He did some nice mods to it, full yoshimura exhaust, carbon fiber panels and dash inlays, complete dyno tuned. Corbin seat and he threw in a tank bag, tail bag and a larger windscreen. I love this thing lol.

Motofool · February 27th, 2013, 10:56 AM

Great deal !!!!

Now you have 20 more valves and 4 more carburetors to adjust = 28 + 6 total !!!!

Congratulations

Havok · February 27th, 2013, 11:01 AM

This also sadly marks my full retirement of being a ninjetter and makes me a full time EX. I sold my 250 I was going g to make a track bike to a friend. It looks like it will be at least till September till I can get on the track again and a friend was in need of parts more then I needed it to sit in my garage.

Motofool · February 27th, 2013, 11:03 AM

Have you had a big bike like this one before?

EternalNewb · February 27th, 2013, 11:04 AM

Sad about the 250, but congrats on the new bike!

Havok · February 27th, 2013, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

Have you had a big bike like this one before?

07 fz600 for a couple of years

Motofool · February 27th, 2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Havok

07 fz600 for a couple of years

You are gonna miss the 250 each time you put your hands on the newly acquired 500 lb of metal and rubber.

Best with the new Yamaha !!!

SMman · February 27th, 2013, 11:48 AM

Great looking bike with some nice mods. I've read that many people prefer that 1st gen FZ1 to the 2nd gen. Enjoy

alex.s · February 27th, 2013, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Havok

This also sadly marks my full retirement of being a ninjetter and makes me a full time EX. I sold my 250 I was going g to make a track bike to a friend. It looks like it will be at least till September till I can get on the track again and a friend was in need of parts more then I needed it to sit in my garage.

and i already ****ed it up! lol

MistahT · February 27th, 2013, 01:57 PM

Only change I would ever make would be the Euro front headlight without fairings. Other than that, looks amazing

choneofakind · February 27th, 2013, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Motofool

Now you have 20 more valves and 4 more carburetors to adjust = 28 + 6 total !!!!

I thought it was an I4 with 16 valves and 4 carbs.

Motofool · February 27th, 2013, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

I thought it was an I4 with 16 valves and 4 carbs.

It seems that the 2004 FZ1 had an engine from Yamaha YZF-R1, which had 5 valves per cylinder from 1998 to 2006.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha_...2.80.932005.29

choneofakind · February 27th, 2013, 07:50 PM

Oh that's right, they did the whole 3 intake valves thing. Righto. Continue Sir

Havok · February 28th, 2013, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

It seems that the 2004 FZ1 had an engine from Yamaha YZF-R1, which had 5 valves per cylinder from 1998 to 2006.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha_...2.80.932005.29

All the fz1s do, the fz6's used the R6 engine up untill that dumb fz6r.

@SMman you are correct that a lot of people prefer the gen 1 over the gen 2 Fz1. I only test rode the gen 2 one but i can say i like the 1st gen better. Power seems smoother,feels as if it has more torque and the suspension is a tad bit better. it also gets better gas mileage. Though it can burn some gas lol.

Z300 · February 28th, 2013, 04:25 AM

Nice bike mate

Cazper · March 22nd, 2013, 02:53 PM

I still have yet to see this one in person... you need to update your "Motorcycle(s)" in your profile! Didn't know you sold your 250 to Alex... since he already messed it up... maybe he'll want mine too...lol. ohhhhh @alex.s!!!

We definitely need to hang out again!!!

Havok · March 24th, 2013, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Cazper

I still have yet to see this one in person... you need to update your "Motorcycle(s)" in your profile! Didn't know you sold your 250 to Alex... since he already messed it up... maybe he'll want mine too...lol. ohhhhh @alex.s!!!

We definitely need to hang out again!!!

Yea its going to be at least till september till I can think about going to the track again so having the bike sit that long for no reason made no sense to me, alex needed the parts so I sold it to him for the cost of the replacements I fixed on it and the salvage fees I paid. When I am good enough to start track riding again ill find a beater 250 to thrash around on.

We do need to ride though. We should set something up soon.

Cazper · March 30th, 2013, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Havok

...We do need to ride though. We should set something up soon.

I definitely agree with that!!! Now I just have to decide whether to ride the 636 or the Harley...lol

THE BIG SITT · April 7th, 2013, 05:44 AM

So after riding the Fz1 for a while, would you recommend this to someone as a second bike?

Yasko · April 7th, 2013, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE BIG SITT

So after riding the Fz1 for a while, would you recommend this to someone as a second bike?

Do you think a extra 100+ hp is a good second step up?

THE BIG SITT · April 7th, 2013, 08:11 AM

Oh my damn, didn't realize they made 150 Hp… wow...

Snake · April 7th, 2013, 08:40 AM

Congratulations. Looks great.

choneofakind · April 7th, 2013, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE BIG SITT

So after riding the Fz1 for a while, would you recommend this to someone as a second bike?

After riding the ninjette, you can ride anything. You just have to make sure to perfect the throttle control on the 250 and not be a moron on the next bike.

The physics of a bike with 300 hp are the same as those for a bike with 5. They are all operated the same way, you just have to cater your riding to the strengths and weaknesses of the individual bike.

Coolbpf · April 7th, 2013, 02:27 PM

Well said

Havok · April 14th, 2013, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE BIG SITT

So after riding the Fz1 for a while, would you recommend this to someone as a second bike?

would go to a 600 sport first. An older fz6, 650r, sv650 then move up to a liter bike . You will be better off moving up in power that way then to straight up go to a 1k.

alex.s · April 14th, 2013, 11:11 AM

1400 is a good starter bike

Cazper · April 19th, 2013, 03:13 PM

Only if it's a busa...

Havok · April 20th, 2013, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Cazper

Only if it's a busa...

With and extended swing-arm and super fat tire!

Yasko · April 20th, 2013, 04:51 PM

Have you got up in the +11,000 rpm range yet?

That thing is a sleeping beast.

Havok · April 21st, 2013, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Yasko

Have you got up in the +11,000 rpm range yet?

That thing is a sleeping beast.

Hell yea i have, One of the first things i did, i have an fz6 so i knew what it was going to do above 8k onward lol. torque at the higher rpms is crazy lol. So far the bike is winning it can go way faster then i have the balls to make it go lol.

February 27th, 2013, 10:56 AM	#2
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February 27th, 2013, 11:04 AM	#5
EternalNewb ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: S Location: CA/MA, usually Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Ninja 650R, 2001 F650 Dakar Posts: A lot.	Sad about the 250, but congrats on the new bike!
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February 27th, 2013, 11:48 AM	#8
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February 27th, 2013, 01:57 PM	#10
MistahT ninjette.org member Name: Matthew Location: Maryland Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 FZ6R, 2006 Ninja 250, 1977 Suzuki GS550 Posts: 186	Only change I would ever make would be the Euro front headlight without fairings. Other than that, looks amazing __________________________________________________ 2012 Yamaha FZ6R (mine) 2004 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (wife) 2003 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Street Fighter project

February 27th, 2013, 11:01 AM	#3
Havok Internet Slut Name: Jeff Location: L.A. Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 04 FZ1, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	This also sadly marks my full retirement of being a ninjetter and makes me a full time EX. I sold my 250 I was going g to make a track bike to a friend. It looks like it will be at least till September till I can get on the track again and a friend was in need of parts more then I needed it to sit in my garage.

February 27th, 2013, 07:50 PM	#13
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Oh that's right, they did the whole 3 intake valves thing. Righto. Continue Sir

February 28th, 2013, 04:25 AM	#15
Z300 Ninja noobie Name: NOOBIE Location: Sydney Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): ninja 250r Posts: 498	Nice bike mate

March 22nd, 2013, 02:53 PM	#16
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	I still have yet to see this one in person... you need to update your "Motorcycle(s)" in your profile! Didn't know you sold your 250 to Alex... since he already messed it up... maybe he'll want mine too...lol. ohhhhh @alex.s!!! We definitely need to hang out again!!! __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"
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April 7th, 2013, 05:44 AM	#19
THE BIG SITT ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Indianapolis Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 771	So after riding the Fz1 for a while, would you recommend this to someone as a second bike?

April 7th, 2013, 08:11 AM	#21
THE BIG SITT ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Indianapolis Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 771	Oh my damn, didn't realize they made 150 Hp… wow...

April 7th, 2013, 08:40 AM	#22
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Congratulations. Looks great.

April 7th, 2013, 02:27 PM	#24
Coolbpf Limp Noodle Name: Tyler Location: Missouri Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250, Fastest Red money can buy Posts: 212	Well said

April 14th, 2013, 11:11 AM	#26
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	1400 is a good starter bike __________________________________________________

April 19th, 2013, 03:13 PM	#27
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Only if it's a busa... __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

April 20th, 2013, 04:51 PM	#29
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Have you got up in the +11,000 rpm range yet? That thing is a sleeping beast.

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