I wanna new bike.

**arj127** · 31st May 2008, 19:08

I'm really digging those black b-kings right now, if only i could win the bloody lotto

**Scouse** · 31st May 2008, 19:26

I reckon the FZ1 is the best of the Jap nekid 1000's both performance and looks wise

**AllanB** · 31st May 2008, 19:39

FZ1 bling

http://www.twinshack.co.uk/prods/pc21.html

**Scouse** · 31st May 2008, 19:43

Originally Posted by maha man

Thoughts have widened somewhat..to a Big Naked no less.
In no paticular order...

1....GSX1400...http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=150523358
2....CB1300.....http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=105736108
3....XJR1300...http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=141990237

If yer goin down that road what about a ZRX1200R

**The Stranger:Me** · 31st May 2008, 19:50

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Graves, I put an Arrow pipe on it about 3 weeks ago which had also ditched the power valve, so far that's it.
Removing the PV and thusly one of the cats and a free flowing can has completely changed the character of the bike and i'm loving it!
Sounds awesome too.

Cheap and easy mods.
Gut the cat from the collector. 10 minute job. Helps the mid range.
The air box in these things are a joke and have a tiny little filter. Whilst you are fitting the stacks cut the bottom right off the front of the air box and either descreen the original filter or replace it with a K&N, DNA or similar.
No sweat to get more HP from these than a stock R1 and cheaply too, but you NEED to let it breath.

Not quite so cheap and easy, but well worth it.
An FCE and smaller secondary flies from Ivan.

A little dearer.
PC3.
There are many maps available that are quite reliable, if you know where to look.
If you are real rich get the Ignition Module too and have it mapped.

Even more expensive.
Full Yoshi system.

I am running the Factory Pro stacks.
Excellent! little better on the low-mid. Hard to say in the mid range (would you really noticean HP or 2 at 8k?), but there is a second wind at about 9,000rpm.

**NZsarge** · 31st May 2008, 20:07

Originally Posted by The Stranger

Cheap and easy mods.
Gut the cat from the collector. 10 minute job. Helps the mid range.
The air box in these things are a joke and have a tiny little filter. Whilst you are fitting the stacks cut the bottom right off the front of the air box and either descreen the original filter or replace it with a K&N, DNA or similar.
No sweat to get more HP from these than a stock R1 and cheaply too, but you NEED to let it breath.

Not quite so cheap and easy, but well worth it.
An FCE and smaller secondary flies from Ivan.

A little dearer.
PC3.
There are many maps available that are quite reliable, if you know where to look.
If you are real rich get the Ignition Module too and have it mapped.

Even more expensive.
Full Yoshi system.

I am running the Factory Pro stacks.
Excellent! little better on the low-mid. Hard to say in the mid range (would you really noticean HP or 2 at 8k?), but there is a second wind at about 9,000rpm.

At which point do you think a PC3 is required, i'm told that it's fine at the moment but if I was do the airbox and filter mods as you suggest do you reckon it might upset the mixture to the point where the computer can't compensate?
I like the idea but I don't want to screw the bike by making it run too lean or whatever.
I'll be getting a FCE as soon as I can afford it, can get it through Waikato Yamaha which reduces the hassle of getting the bit from overseas.
I understand that with the FCE the secondaries are opened sooner too.

**Upgrader** · 31st May 2008, 20:07

Originally Posted by maha man

Pink bits

d*mn Ida thought racin fer pink slips would be risky nuff

**mashman** · 31st May 2008, 20:20

Italian perhaps

With lots of nice fruit:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-156891522.htm

Something you could mod the hell out of:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-154168783.htm

**The Stranger:Me** · 31st May 2008, 20:29

Originally Posted by NZsarge

At which point do you think a PC3 is required, i'm told that it's fine at the moment but if I was do the airbox and filter mods as you suggest do you reckon it might upset the mixture to the point where the computer can't compensate?
I like the idea but I don't want to screw the bike by making it run too lean or whatever.
I'll be getting a FCE as soon as I can afford it, can get it through Waikato Yamaha which reduces the hassle of getting the bit from overseas.
I understand that with the FCE the secondaries are opened sooner too.

I don't believe you have any worries there.
Why?
Well several in the states are running the air box mods and filter sans PC3.

Also we fitted the PC3 to my bike as the first mod and put it on the dyno. Got 5hp out of it then added the Yoshi TRC and back on the dyno, got another 5.
The first time we had it on the dyno, we added a lot of fuel at around 4 - 4,500 RPM and took a lot out below 4,000rpm (even with the o2 sensor disconnected).
From then on I have only subtracted fuel from this first map.
Point is, it is lean from the factory around 4k, however, we have never run more fuel than when it was completely stock, even with the airbox and filter mod, gutted cat etc.
Confused?

**Upgrader** · 31st May 2008, 20:33

Originally Posted by arj127

I'm really digging those black b-kings right now, if only i could win the bloody lotto

D*mn nice bike yes. nd fast too, plus I hear riding positions ok for those of uz with the knackegered knees'n'back

**arj127** · 31st May 2008, 20:37

I definatley have the knackered knees (thanx mx) and back sindrome, just cant bridge the 10k gap between my sv and the b.
I thought a vtwin b would be pretty awesome actually, that big v twin sound and all

**NZsarge** · 31st May 2008, 20:39

Originally Posted by The Stranger

Confused?

Yeah I think I get it.....
That's enough thread hijacking for oneday, did'nt really mean to turn this into a FZ1 thread

Might actually start a thread on KB, i know all the info is there on the FZ1OA site but there is so much info to sort through.

**Maha** · 1st June 2008, 12:19

Originally Posted by DMNTD

Nah...a couple,maybe

What's my thoughts? Almost irrelevant mate as it's you that would be riding it so only you could answer that as we're after slightly differing things for our road riding.
They are ALL good bikes...99% of bikes are these days.
At work I simply ask people their riding intentions for the next 2 years and take it from there.
Personally I find naked bikes more fun as you're in the elements and get the whole riding experience.
You've been spoilt for comfort and handling in recent times Mark so I would recommend heading towards up grading the suspension on any bike that you buy...at some stage,maybe after the first 12,000kms or so.

IMO I believe the FZ1 would suit best from what I believe you're after as they're such a great platform to build on. I believe they are much better in the twisties(compared to the naked s you've posted up) and have PLENTY of grunt to both enjoy yourself and carry luggage etc

Thanks Chris....Tis' good to get feedback like this...there are only a handful of mates on here that I would ask of, and listen too, when it comes to the advice I am after on such matters....that prick below is another one...

Originally Posted by The Stranger

Put this one on your short list too Mark. Just looks so you!

Utter Bastard....

Originally Posted by The Stranger

Sure the suspension on the Fazer could do with some work now that it has 20,000 on it, but the reason the GSXR went and I kept the Fazer was that the Fazer with stock suspension handled better then the GSXR with Ohlins rear and tweaked front.
Ok, the GSXR suspension was 30,000km old, and the Fazer new.
I'm pretty sure Mark will find it quite reasonable.

Nice Bastard....

Originally Posted by Scouse

I reckon the FZ1 is the best of the Jap nekid 1000's both performance and looks wise

Yes Steve, I would have to agree....dressed in black would me choice of colour but the new 08' is a bit up there in $$$$

Originally Posted by AllanB

FZ1 bling
http://www.twinshack.co.uk/prods/pc21.html

Have added that link to Favs'...Salesmand said a belly pan would cost around $500......Cheaper from the UK and I could paint it pinkish!....