I had 2010 FZ1 for my first bike. It was present to me for 55th birthday. Crash bars and touring screen added first. I got custom seat made. It was wonderful except when out riding with friends I had to ask them to store my stuff Loved it til I tried 2013 FJR1300A
Glad I found your channel. I'm in Australia, Just got a 2009 FZ1. It has the Power commander. I'm after a ECU remap however the guy I normally use said he didn't have much success tuning these bikes. I'll have to look into it more, apart from that, it's a real nice bike, cheers.
Excellent. You addressed some of my concerns regarding handle bars, power, and ECU. However, sometimes, "depending on the rider", having a bike that's overly "locked-up" can help rides who, 'lack wrist control', till their skills improve to those that you have. THEN they can "unlock" the bike for more FUN!
Got a naked one too. Looks pretty sweet with a bunch of mods. Great fun to drive except for the throttle snaps exiting corners... I’m not sure whether to go for a PC or an ECU flash... I noticed there are various PC Fz1n tunes available but not for a Hotcam slip-on (which I got).
I would recommend an ECU reflash for this bike over a Power Commander due to the added benefit that comes with the reflash. On top of the fueling corrections you are also getting the adjustments made in the ignition curve, lower radiator fan on/off temps, ECU restrictions in 1st-3rd gear removed, & you can also correct the Speedo calibration for gearing changes.
Do you have a link for the front fairing kit and the turn signals? Also did you have to install a new turn signal relay for them to work properly?I have the same bike with the same mods but really hate that front cluster of plastic. Thanks and ride safe🍺
Sport touring tyres acually provide more grip on the street then hyper sports tyres, unless your are constantly doing high speeds or heavy breaking and accelerating to keep them at there desired heat level which is quite high and very difficult.
I agree, when I bought this bike it had Dunlop Q4s on it and I almost laid it down the first time I rode it under 50 degrees due to the rear wheel losing traction. Most recently I ran Michelin Power 5s & was extremely happy with them, just replaced the tires again a few weeks ago & decided to give the Michelin Road 6s a try. So far I really like them! I live in Florida now & afternoon rain showers are a regular thing, both the Power 5 & Road 6 tires perform phenomenally in the rain.
@@JGreenwood238 yeh I'm running s/t tyre on my cbr1000rr. Never had a slip ect. And the centre is alot harder so they won't get a flat spot. so with a sports tyres it's gunna wear there first and can't use them beautiful sticky sides either because we need to replace them only because the centre wore out without wearing them sides out. ( really hot climates you could get away with sports tyres on street as they will heat up enough and get all it's benefits. Track use: sport tyres all the way. Hit brakes constantly on the track, fast riding perfect 👌
I find this cap. had sport touring tyres for 2 years on my Fazer 600 and trying s22 supersport tyres just made it a whole new bike, never worrying about leaning or riding anymore and finally wanting to ride for fun
The difference before and after the reflash was significant. The bike runs better overall, cooler, more power, and you have full power right from first gear. I am thinking about having it reflashed again though as Ivan's Performance has a new flash out and he has been perfecting his tune for this bike for years. VCycleNut is so much better than stock but on-off throttle transitions and low speed throttle inputs feel like they could still be better
@@JGreenwood238 gotcha, i personally have have no on/off throttle snatch or issues with throttle input on my 2009 FZ1, so the Vcyclenut flash should be awesome for me? I've heard nothing but positive feedback from the Vcyclenut flash so hopefully it truly is an awesome reflash 😎🤙
Lol…. After that 20-40 ft wheelie I was rolling on the floor! How could anybody complain about power?! I actually don’t want too much weight and power! 150 hp is enough! Heard these bikes under 440lbs too I think!? I don’t need to go 180-200 mph!
Barthups 95 I just ended up buying another frame, I was going to try and go the dealer route but I am stubborn about letting other people work on my bike! It’s fixed now, hopefully soon I will have time to make another video and go over the frame swap as well as everything else I’ve done to the bike since this video.
my 08 was soft too new muffler reflash removed one of the cats exup valve added block off plates have stock flies and a better air filter and a 16 tooth up front....now she walks nicer for sure.......top end power the same but more tractable no more hit at 7k much smoother....more low end....
I do still own it! I ran into one of the worst major issues you can have as a 2nd gen FZ1 owner. 06-07 FZ1s were prone to frame cracking issues & mine did end up cracking. I had to swap the frame for a 2008 frame. I still love the bike but for anyone looking to buy one I would highly recommend buying an 08+ as swapping the frame was not fun lol. The only other common issue with them is the factory stator but that’s an easy fix for around $300 & personally I haven’t had any issues with mine.
damn really, Sold your Tuono V4 for a speedy? i currently own a 2009 Street Triple R and a CBR1000RR and i am looking to sell my CBR for another faster naked, my options are very limited unless i wanna sell my streety too, but whats your thoughts on the Speedy vs Tuono? @@jerryx2000
Good luck to ya!!! I’m looking at bikes now too! My daughters are older now! So daddy got the bike bug again after 20 years lol! I see an FZ1 for $4000 right now! 2007 36,000 miles….
Can’t wait to see more off your fz1. I got one to but than the fz1 fazer. If your interested my Instagram is yamaha_fz1_fazer let me know what you think . 😃
Im not sure about the engine characteristic Everyone tells me it feels like a 600 (power on top, tired down low) i prefer bikes that have good low end torque already
This bike does lack low end power compared to other bikes. It’s not slow by any means but after owning an FZ09 & a Duke 890 I can firmly state that either one of those bikes will pull a quicker 0-60 time. There are mods that will help the midrange significantly like graves velocity stacks, & the Yoshimura full system but the FZ1 will never make solid numbers in the lower RPM range, like under 5-6k RPM. It is still a very rewarding bike to ride though, the top end pull is addicting! I’ve taken the bike on group rides and I’ve never had any trouble keeping up with other literbikes up to around 150. Due to this bike being naked I really don’t care to push it over triple digits in most cases but man it pulls like a freight train from 50-150. For every day riding at legal speeds middleweight naked bikes definitely have more to offer but I will say that the FZ1 is still a fantastic bike for 2-up riding as well as a great sport tourer.
That wheelie was G af
I had 2010 FZ1 for my first bike. It was present to me for 55th birthday. Crash bars and touring screen added first. I got custom seat made.
It was wonderful except when out riding with friends I had to ask them to store my stuff
Loved it til I tried 2013 FJR1300A
Glad I found your channel. I'm in Australia, Just got a 2009 FZ1. It has the Power commander.
I'm after a ECU remap however the guy I normally use said he didn't have much success tuning these bikes. I'll have to look into it more, apart from that, it's a real nice bike, cheers.
Every bike I've owned got to do exhaust and a reflash its a must. Even the new mt09 and mt10
Excellent. You addressed some of my concerns regarding handle bars, power, and ECU. However, sometimes, "depending on the rider", having a bike that's overly "locked-up" can help rides who, 'lack wrist control', till their skills improve to those that you have. THEN they can "unlock" the bike for more FUN!
For those asking about reflashing. Look up Ivan's Performance
16t best mod🔥👍
i actually like the retardation of the first 3 gears it makes slow speed traffic much easier, plus u can wind it out at high speeds
Never thought about it this way.. good point
Where did you get the ECU re tuned ?
Got a naked one too. Looks pretty sweet with a bunch of mods. Great fun to drive except for the throttle snaps exiting corners... I’m not sure whether to go for a PC or an ECU flash... I noticed there are various PC Fz1n tunes available but not for a Hotcam slip-on (which I got).
I would recommend an ECU reflash for this bike over a Power Commander due to the added benefit that comes with the reflash. On top of the fueling corrections you are also getting the adjustments made in the ignition curve, lower radiator fan on/off temps, ECU restrictions in 1st-3rd gear removed, & you can also correct the Speedo calibration for gearing changes.
Do you have a link for the front fairing kit and the turn signals? Also did you have to install a new turn signal relay for them to work properly?I have the same bike with the same mods but really hate that front cluster of plastic. Thanks and ride safe🍺
Is there a website where I can send my ecu ??
how did you reflash it?
Can I get some more info on what flash
Sport touring tyres acually provide more grip on the street then hyper sports tyres, unless your are constantly doing high speeds or heavy breaking and accelerating to keep them at there desired heat level which is quite high and very difficult.
I agree, when I bought this bike it had Dunlop Q4s on it and I almost laid it down the first time I rode it under 50 degrees due to the rear wheel losing traction. Most recently I ran Michelin Power 5s & was extremely happy with them, just replaced the tires again a few weeks ago & decided to give the Michelin Road 6s a try. So far I really like them! I live in Florida now & afternoon rain showers are a regular thing, both the Power 5 & Road 6 tires perform phenomenally in the rain.
@@JGreenwood238 yeh I'm running s/t tyre on my cbr1000rr. Never had a slip ect. And the centre is alot harder so they won't get a flat spot. so with a sports tyres it's gunna wear there first and can't use them beautiful sticky sides either because we need to replace them only because the centre wore out without wearing them sides out. ( really hot climates you could get away with sports tyres on street as they will heat up enough and get all it's benefits.
Track use: sport tyres all the way. Hit brakes constantly on the track, fast riding perfect 👌
I find this cap. had sport touring tyres for 2 years on my Fazer 600 and trying s22 supersport tyres just made it a whole new bike, never worrying about leaning or riding anymore and finally wanting to ride for fun
Hey bro do you have all the mods on a list?
love my 06 fz1, will never sell it.
Where can I get the ecu reflash
My bike was reflashed by VCycleNut, but I’ve also heard great things about Ivan’s flash from Ivan’s performance!
Why not just stick a straight set of bars on an r1???
What bars are you running? Looking at swapping bars on my 2012
Renthals
What did you pay for your bike? I'm looking an a 06' that's listed for $4799 with less than 4k miles, and an akapovic exhaust.
Thanks.
I traded for mine but that sounds like a pretty reasonable price considering the mileage.
How noticeable is the power difference from stock vs reflashed ecu? I'm about to send mine to vcyclenut and wanted to know if it's worth it?
The difference before and after the reflash was significant. The bike runs better overall, cooler, more power, and you have full power right from first gear. I am thinking about having it reflashed again though as Ivan's Performance has a new flash out and he has been perfecting his tune for this bike for years. VCycleNut is so much better than stock but on-off throttle transitions and low speed throttle inputs feel like they could still be better
@@JGreenwood238 gotcha, i personally have have no on/off throttle snatch or issues with throttle input on my 2009 FZ1, so the Vcyclenut flash should be awesome for me? I've heard nothing but positive feedback from the Vcyclenut flash so hopefully it truly is an awesome reflash 😎🤙
@@alchemist3724 it will make a big difference for sure. It was probably the most noticable improvement I've made to the bike
@@JGreenwood238 did u get it reflashed with ivan?
Lol…. After that 20-40 ft wheelie I was rolling on the floor! How could anybody complain about power?! I actually don’t want too much weight and power! 150 hp is enough! Heard these bikes under 440lbs too I think!? I don’t need to go 180-200 mph!
How about showing the bike itself? Love to see it. what are you doing for the headlight? Thanks for the post.
I'll post more content of the bike soon, I actually had the frame crack on me at one of the welds and I'm waiting on a replacement frame!
JGreenwood238 since it is a known issue, is yamaha fixing it for free?
Barthups 95 I just ended up buying another frame, I was going to try and go the dealer route but I am stubborn about letting other people work on my bike! It’s fixed now, hopefully soon I will have time to make another video and go over the frame swap as well as everything else I’ve done to the bike since this video.
@@JGreenwood238 are you on the FZ1 Owner FB page? It seems I've heard that frame crack story before.
J Potts yes I am on there and I posted about the cracked frame a couple times
my 08 was soft too new muffler reflash removed one of the cats exup valve added block off plates have stock flies and a better air filter and a 16 tooth up front....now she walks nicer for sure.......top end power the same but more tractable no more hit at 7k much smoother....more low end....
do you still own it? Any major issiues?
I do still own it! I ran into one of the worst major issues you can have as a 2nd gen FZ1 owner. 06-07 FZ1s were prone to frame cracking issues & mine did end up cracking. I had to swap the frame for a 2008 frame. I still love the bike but for anyone looking to buy one I would highly recommend buying an 08+ as swapping the frame was not fun lol. The only other common issue with them is the factory stator but that’s an easy fix for around $300 & personally I haven’t had any issues with mine.
@@JGreenwood238 I went for a 2010 Speed triple. It's a smooth dream machine. I even sold my 17 Tuono for it.
damn really, Sold your Tuono V4 for a speedy? i currently own a 2009 Street Triple R and a CBR1000RR and i am looking to sell my CBR for another faster naked, my options are very limited unless i wanna sell my streety too, but whats your thoughts on the Speedy vs Tuono? @@jerryx2000
I have serious traction issues with the stock rear tire actually it's getting scary
So do I and I actually got better tires. It’s just a lot of bike 😂😅
Let down with the power? Bro this thing is a rocket my 07 fz1 scares me 😂😂😅
Ikr!!! Then he does a wheelie for about 30 plus feet! I’m rolling in the floor laughing at this guy!
@@orlandojohnson5742 3 months later and my fz1 still scares me sometimes
I might be getting on for 3500.
Good luck to ya!!! I’m looking at bikes now too! My daughters are older now! So daddy got the bike bug again after 20 years lol! I see an FZ1 for $4000 right now! 2007 36,000 miles….
@@orlandojohnson5742 Did you get it? Im looking at a 2005 FZ1 with 14,500 miles and its going for $4300. Looks real nice though.
Can’t wait to see more off your fz1. I got one to but than the fz1 fazer. If your interested my Instagram is yamaha_fz1_fazer let me know what you think . 😃
I checked your Instagram out and followed you, nice bike! I almost bought a red one before I found mine.
Im not sure about the engine characteristic
Everyone tells me it feels like a 600 (power on top, tired down low) i prefer bikes that have good low end torque already
Those people are full of shit. Ive also got a 600 hornet. The hornet feels like a bicycle next to the fz1.
@@mrboostification i understand, just rode a fz1 yesterday and it was alright
So many reviews say it lacks low down grunt.......otherwise I would buy one tomorrow. I do have a '98 1200 Bandit and love the low down pull.
This bike does lack low end power compared to other bikes. It’s not slow by any means but after owning an FZ09 & a Duke 890 I can firmly state that either one of those bikes will pull a quicker 0-60 time. There are mods that will help the midrange significantly like graves velocity stacks, & the Yoshimura full system but the FZ1 will never make solid numbers in the lower RPM range, like under 5-6k RPM. It is still a very rewarding bike to ride though, the top end pull is addicting! I’ve taken the bike on group rides and I’ve never had any trouble keeping up with other literbikes up to around 150. Due to this bike being naked I really don’t care to push it over triple digits in most cases but man it pulls like a freight train from 50-150. For every day riding at legal speeds middleweight naked bikes definitely have more to offer but I will say that the FZ1 is still a fantastic bike for 2-up riding as well as a great sport tourer.
I have a 1st gen 05 and besides the bars and exhaust this bike needed nothing.
I have the same bike great bike. But its not a sport tourer.