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AndrewM87 · 10-12-2009, 08:51 PM

So I am new to FZ1's and believe I will be keeping this bike for quite some time. What are some common mods to the FZ's as far as suspension, exh, electrical adds, lights, sprockets etc. Anything and everything you can think of. If it's already listed then if someone can point me in the direction that'd be great!

Mine has an Ivans jet kit with a Yosh slip on. the stock seat is very comfortable to me so I don't think I'll be getting a gel seat unless I find one for REALLY cheap.

What do you recommend? The blinkers will be the first to go on mine though... I love the naked look combined with the small front fairing for the high speed wind deflection. So I wont be going FULL naked. Looking into some Puig touring screens in a bit as well.

**FZ1inNH** · 10-12-2009, 08:58 PM

Here's a great thread for you to read through. A lot of the owners here have listed up their mods. Should you have questions about a specific one, you can come back here to ask, ask in that thread or click the owner of the post and send them a PM.

List your mods..

I'm not really familiar with the GEN I but we've got several here that have totally tricked theirs out and I know they will chime in. Without further ado, I hand you Aaron!

**BroHay** · 10-12-2009, 09:04 PM

welcome to the ranks of the Gen I owners.....and also the bike where you can get more bang for the buck in terms of mods (providing you can still find certain items.....)

All cosmetic is good -- but I believe one of the best investments for your ride is getting the suspension up to snuff....

Motorcycle Suspension by Traxxion Dynamics is one of the places to have service performed, but it also comes with a hefty price tag.....

You can have the factory rear shock serviced for around 200 (add another 100.00 if you decide to change out the spring, 600+ should you opt for a Penske or equalivalent) but the front can start at 300 and go up to over 1000.

not for the faint of heart....but well worth it in the end....

**BroHay** · 10-12-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FZ1inNH

Here's a great thread for you to read through. A lot of the owners here have listed up their mods. Should you have questions about a specific one, you can come back here to ask, ask in that thread or click the owner of the post and send them a PM.

List your mods..

I'm not really familiar with the GEN I but we've got several here that have totally tricked theirs out and I know they will chime in. Without further ado, I hand you Aaron!

I'm the other "A" -- Adam

Broke_Dirty_FZ1 · 10-12-2009, 09:12 PM

Have you considered leaving it as is? I have never understood the need to go out and change half the bike into something it wasn't designed to be, and that most people can't even tell the difference.

To me, it is a testament to the greatness of a bike to just leave it alone and enjoy it the way it came.

I once had a guy trying to poke fun at me because I hadn't pulled all of the stock stickers off the bike's fuel tank and swingarm. You know, the fuel cap warning and the chain adjustment guide? Yet that same moron was riding around with his wife on the back with nowhere to put her right foot because he had put a high mount exhaust on his bike and it required removal of the right passenger peg.

**FZ1inNH** · 10-12-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BroHay

I'm the other \"A\" -- Adam

Ooops! Sorry Adam! I picked Aaron because I don't think anyone has modded a GEN I more than he has on this site.

Where've you been? It's almost too cold to expand the garage now!

**BroHay** · 10-12-2009, 09:20 PM

but if you are over 150lbs. -- your weight exceeds the factory setup to properly handle everything that might be thrown at it....don't get me wrong -- it'll muddle through, but the ride is soooooo much better when it has the proper springs/valving working in harmony...

as for the leaving stock --- there was once a rider who claimed to leave it untouched....was going to be the next trendsetter.....yet he too has succumbed to the modding addiction. I'll let him chime in should he decide to make it public knowledge....

**BroHay** · 10-12-2009, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FZ1inNH

Ooops! Sorry Adam! I picked Aaron because I don't think anyone has modded a GEN I more than he has on this site.

Where've you been? It's almost too cold to expand the garage now!

finishing hotel and remodeling the house.....up @ 5 -- work for 4hours, got to the regular job, then come back and work another 4 hours and then CRASH....repeat until finished.....

as for the modding -- after my next round -- I'll be in the same ranking -- just don't have the multiple bikes (plus working/running a shop) to always be the most coherent....

AndrewM87 · 10-12-2009, 10:10 PM

I really have NO problems with the suspension but would like to know the possibilities. I do need to adjust the suspension for 2up riding. My girl has no desire to ride herself so I ride 2up a lot. Love doing it, just wish she wished to learn.

Lonerider59 · 10-13-2009, 01:58 AM

It's probably easier if you pick a subject you want to look into then use the "search" option to get all the documented info.

10-12-2009, 08:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
AndrewM87 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 46 Thanks: 13 Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Common? So I am new to FZ1's and believe I will be keeping this bike for quite some time. What are some common mods to the FZ's as far as suspension, exh, electrical adds, lights, sprockets etc. Anything and everything you can think of. If it's already listed then if someone can point me in the direction that'd be great! Mine has an Ivans jet kit with a Yosh slip on. the stock seat is very comfortable to me so I don't think I'll be getting a gel seat unless I find one for REALLY cheap. What do you recommend? The blinkers will be the first to go on mine though... I love the naked look combined with the small front fairing for the high speed wind deflection. So I wont be going FULL naked. Looking into some Puig touring screens in a bit as well.

10-12-2009, 08:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
FZ1inNH Moderator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 2,081 Thanked 1,181 Times in 741 Posts Blog Entries: 10 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Here's a great thread for you to read through. A lot of the owners here have listed up their mods. Should you have questions about a specific one, you can come back here to ask, ask in that thread or click the owner of the post and send them a PM. List your mods.. I'm not really familiar with the GEN I but we've got several here that have totally tricked theirs out and I know they will chime in. Without further ado, I hand you Aaron! __________________ *{FZ1inNH} (Eric)* * Whois~Mug~Photos~Rider Resume~Blogs Pod lights:LARS Airbox:Copperdog Strike seat cowl:Modded sub-throttle plates:AIS Blockoff:Two Brothers Titanium Slip-on:Cut down stock FE:Yamaha OEM lower cowl:Copperdog Speedscreen & 4 blinker pods:SAE plug & Powerlett:JW Radiator Guard:GPR Steering Stabilizer:Tank protector:RAM mount w/Aquabox:16T front sprocket:Faux CF Yamaha decals:Evotech Exhaust Hanger:SpeedoDRD:Outlaw +4 Adv. Timing Rotor

10-12-2009, 09:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
BroHay ... _ _ _ ... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rio Rancho, NM. Posts: 2,597 Thanks: 78 Thanked 298 Times in 249 Posts Blog Entries: 2 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	welcome to the ranks of the Gen I owners.....and also the bike where you can get more bang for the buck in terms of mods (providing you can still find certain items.....) All cosmetic is good -- but I believe one of the best investments for your ride is getting the suspension up to snuff.... Motorcycle Suspension by Traxxion Dynamics is one of the places to have service performed, but it also comes with a hefty price tag..... You can have the factory rear shock serviced for around 200 (add another 100.00 if you decide to change out the spring, 600+ should you opt for a Penske or equalivalent) but the front can start at 300 and go up to over 1000. not for the faint of heart....but well worth it in the end.... __________________ It is going to take grit, spit, and lots of duct tape...

10-12-2009, 09:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
BroHay ... _ _ _ ... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rio Rancho, NM. Posts: 2,597 Thanks: 78 Thanked 298 Times in 249 Posts Blog Entries: 2 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	but if you are over 150lbs. -- your weight exceeds the factory setup to properly handle everything that might be thrown at it....don't get me wrong -- it'll muddle through, but the ride is soooooo much better when it has the proper springs/valving working in harmony... as for the leaving stock --- there was once a rider who claimed to leave it untouched....was going to be the next trendsetter.....yet he too has succumbed to the modding addiction. I'll let him chime in should he decide to make it public knowledge.... __________________ It is going to take grit, spit, and lots of duct tape...

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10-12-2009, 09:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
Broke_Dirty_FZ1 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 63 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Have you considered leaving it as is? I have never understood the need to go out and change half the bike into something it wasn't designed to be, and that most people can't even tell the difference. To me, it is a testament to the greatness of a bike to just leave it alone and enjoy it the way it came. I once had a guy trying to poke fun at me because I hadn't pulled all of the stock stickers off the bike's fuel tank and swingarm. You know, the fuel cap warning and the chain adjustment guide? Yet that same moron was riding around with his wife on the back with nowhere to put her right foot because he had put a high mount exhaust on his bike and it required removal of the right passenger peg.

10-12-2009, 10:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
AndrewM87 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 46 Thanks: 13 Thanked 13 Times in 9 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I really have NO problems with the suspension but would like to know the possibilities. I do need to adjust the suspension for 2up riding. My girl has no desire to ride herself so I ride 2up a lot. Love doing it, just wish she wished to learn.

10-13-2009, 01:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
Lonerider59 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 784 Thanks: 12 Thanked 185 Times in 126 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's probably easier if you pick a subject you want to look into then use the "search" option to get all the documented info.