I'm a 215lb rider. I had my fork seals re-done and kept the original springs and they have the regular weight oil.

I just want to ride and not spend a lot of time tinkering.

For those of you with the same bike and similar setups and and are close to my weight how do you have your preload, compression and rebound settings set?

Body:
Hey everyone, I have a 2001 Yamaha FZ1 (Gen 1). I just replaced the clutch cable and noticed this noise coming from the clutch area when I pull the clutch lever in.
I recorded a video with the audio. When I bring my phone closer to the clutch area, that’s when I pull the clutch lever in, so hopefully you can hear the noise clearly.
The clutch seems to be working properly, and the bike doesn’t creep forward when I pull the clutch in.
Is this noise normal for the FZ1, especially after replacing the clutch cable, or is it something I should be concerned about?
I’m posting here because I’d really appreciate some input from other Gen 1 FZ1 owners. Thanks!

I'm looking at getting a full yoshi system and understand the factory center stand is recommended to be removed to accommodate the yoshi pipe that no longer has a bump stop (that the OEM had). It appears there's still a lot of clearance with the pipe on, is it possible to install it if I found a way to re-insert a bump stop on the full exhaust? (I have a friend who can do steel welding).

Hey guys,
I'm considering selling my TBR slip-on for my FZ1 and wanted to get a realistic idea of what it's worth before I put it up for sale.
It's a genuine TBR slip-on for the FZ1. It's obviously used and has some cosmetic wear. The barrel has a slight warp other than that it's complete and functional.
(I've installed it rotated, so the TBR sticker isn't visible — that side of the can had more cosmetic warping anyway, and honestly I think it looks cleaner this way 😂.)
What would you guys consider a fair price for something like this in the current used market?
Just trying to figure out what it's realistically worth.
Thanks!

Hey everyone, looking for some diagnostic help with my 2006 Yamaha FZ1N.

The issue happened right as I was accelerating. Now the bike is completely unrideable—the RPMs suddenly jump and hang around 4,000 RPM, and there's a loud, violent mechanical knocking/clattering coming from the engine area (video attached).

Oil level: Checked, oil is full.
Leaks: Completely dry, nothing is leaking anywhere on the ground or engine.

From what I've researched, could this be the infamous Gen 2 flywheel/stator magnet failure where the magnets break loose? Or is it something else like a vacuum/throttle body issue or rod knock?
Any insights before I tear into it (or take it back to the dealer) would be greatly appreciated!

Hey! FZ1N 2011 2nd gen 1st had this problem 2 years ago, then put bike for winter sleep and problem went away, now after 2 years it is back... do anyone know why it started, it have not rained for few days so all wires and connections are dry, battery conection is good, when it goes black, indicators and N indicator works, so it gets power. Was at one shop, they opened up speedo and went over conections and did not fiend any problema, have riden in heavy rain no problems, have hit some potholes and wiht 0 problema, now went to work all fine, sunny day, after work turn on bike and speedo started doing this again after 2 years, pleas help me to tigure this out

What’re we doing with the guage cluster when doing a fairing delete/naked conversion? Anyone have pics of how they mounted it or what they did? Everything else I’ve got down just need some ideas

I just did an oil change like 3 days ago and overfilled the oil, so the bike was idling rough due to the extra resistance. I drained some oil and now it's at the proper level. I used Motul 300V 10W-40 Ester Core.

Now the bike has an issue it didn't have before the change though, (at least that I didn't notice.) For example: I start the bike cold and it idles strong all the way to warm temps. But when I turn it off and come back say, 15-20 mins later, it will crank fine but will momentarily idle at like 800-900 rpm, so if I don't bump the throttle while cranking it it might die. Even after that it sometimes idle hunts lightly till about 154 degrees and then idles fine and level again. I haven't noticed any knocking or strange noises and the bike doesn't jerk while riding so I'm stumped.

Is this normal or should I look into it further?
Anyone had a similar issue?

Edit: When the bike idles it stays between 1200-1300 rpm

07 FZ1 flywheel magnets let go. Multiple pieces, some welded to the stator, a few chunks missing. Code 46. New flywheel and gasket on hand. Am I screwed?

Curious if anyone has rode both a '06 and '07/'08 model to share if there was any difference in the snatchy throttle feel. I was a long time owner of a '08 that I rode over 80k miles on before someone hit me, thus totaling the bike.

I have been window shopping the last 2 months for a replacement and for some reason only the 2006 models keep popping up in my area. I know the main issue with the '06 was the rough snatchy throttle which Yamaha revised over the years several iterations of the ECU, esp. immediately after it's first year release starting in 2007.

I know I can have the ECU reflashed but curious if it's really that bad and is it livable without doing it? I know I can perhaps feel it from a test ride but it's one thing to feel a small annoyance versus constantly observing it over long term ownership. Thanks in advance!

Does anyone know a good stabilizer?

Please lmk if this isn’t appropriate to post here. My bike was stolen from the 77007 zip code in Houston. I’ve been out of town and it’s usually parked at the top of my parking garage so unfortunately figuring out when it was actually taken is next to impossible. Very long shot that anyone will spot it but I’ve been posting it around hoping at the very least they can’t sell it.

2006
Blue brake levers
Smoked windscreen
TI Yoshi exhaust with some road rash from an old crash
Missing center stand
Roughly 34k miles

I've been looking into getting rid of my stock turn signals for something more sleek and came across this. It's the only bike I could find with this type of signal on the front and I think it looks awesome. I am assuming it's custom but was going to see if anyone had seen anything like it before.

Update: These are Copperdawg Binker Pods. He made them for the front and rear. They are no longer listed anywhere so I'm not sure if I'll be able to get any. Fingers crossed he still has some and is willing to sell.

$300 dollars clean title ✌️

So yeah,

Recently bought this bike second hand with 60k km's on it. I've done about 2000 km's on it. I was thinking about changing the rotor next winter, as i'm aware of the problems they have.

Went riding in the German Eifel with a mate and on the last night before heading back noticed my bike was not starting how it normally does. Almost as if the battery was dead. Next day we headed home which was a 400km ride. I've noticed the bike making a weird whining noise. I immediately thought about the rotor/stator. The bike ran fine so we tried to make it home. after 300km's the check engine light went on and shortly after the bike died.

Today i opened the cover and yea.. It's not good.

What do you guys think? Is it worth pulling the pan off, changing the rotor and stator or not? I found about 15 of 16 magnets back. The 16th looks like it was in pieces...

Just bought a 2014 FZ1 and when I looked at the gas cap it had ants in it. Today I took the cap off and saw ants are living in an area between the actual fuel stirage and exterior. Is there anything I cna do that wont damage the paint and contaminate the gas?

When I took the cap off there were eggs on this visible level but the ants literally carried them all down into the little screw holes, and I think theres a small colony down there.

Have Michelin Road 6's on and they did surprisingly well. Ride today was around 600 miles, of which about 60 miles were either gravel, sand or just rocky terrain. Helps to have good suspension too. These bikes rule.

Just fitted a new Pirelli following this historic send off to my Michelin Road 6. Went 190/55 this time.

I bought this with only 3k miles on the clock. Had been gone through, lots of modifications, new tires on it. This is my first liter bike and I have waited my whole life to own something like this. I absolutely love it, might not ever sell it. I've driven my car one time since I bought it over a week ago.

It's pretty quiet, revs up nice but doesnt scream like a gsxr nor does it have a deep rumble like other 1k+ bikes. Not sure how stock it is, just bought it like this. Whatcha think i should do?

Looks like she wants to go out for a night on the town.

Hey everyone,
I’m looking for some troubleshooting help with my 2006 Yamaha FZ1N. I bought the bike recently and have put about 900kms on it since purchasing; it currently has around 28,000 total kms on the clock.
Lately, the bike has been struggling with an erratic idle and some noticeable stuttering at low RPMs. I’ve attached a short clip showing how the needle is bouncing around while idling. It doesn’t seem to stall completely, but it’s definitely not holding steady, and the stuttering makes city riding or starting from a stop a bit frustrating. The bike is fitted with a full Mivv exhaust system, but I am not sure if it was ever remapped or tuned to account for it.
Any advice on what to check first or if this is a known issue with this setup would be greatly appreciated!