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Dochangeit

New bike! Yamaha FZ1-S from 2007

I just bought my dreambike! I have loved the design and specs of this bike since I first saw it and always wanted to buy one. I saved up and finnaly was able to do so. It's from 2007 and used but it's in mint condition with 32.000km. One problem is that the abs isn't working but I will find a way to fix that. One other problem is that i found out that the bike has a 17liter tank but it only has a range of 200km's. Would changing the gearing (like dropping 3 teeth at the rear wheel) make a big difference?

I used to be riding a yamaha thundercat YZF600R from 2003 and always loved that bike but now it's time to say goodbye.

https://i.imgur.com/gEsKbdr.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/6FHhVdl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/mWZv42l.jpg

Posted Aug 5, 2019, 2:38 PM UTC · edited

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Anthropic27•

Great bike! Inspect the frame SUPER good. This generation year had issues with the frames cracking at the welds.

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PopTartsNHam'11 FZ1 '08 FZ1 (Full fairing Unicorns) '07 ZX6R (track) •

This^ check the vertical side welds

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DochangeitOP'07 Yamaha FZ1-S 🇧🇪•

I did when I bought it. (always check the frame when buying a bike). They are okay! Anything else i should check?

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officiallouisgilbert•

R1 engines will never go out of fashion.

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molever1neTriumph Street Triple•

That bike is gorgeous. I've always loved the FZ6 and FZ1. It's even better that it already has hard bags!

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bikesandcars2011 Yamaha FZ8•

No love for the fz8?

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molever1neTriumph Street Triple•

I always forget about the FZ8. That bike is sweet.

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bikesandcars2011 Yamaha FZ8•

the 2011 only came in black on black with gold forks. I love it.

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DochangeitOP'07 Yamaha FZ1-S 🇧🇪•

Did you have a chance to compare it to the fz1 / fz6? If so how does it compare?

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PopTartsNHam'11 FZ1 '08 FZ1 (Full fairing Unicorns) '07 ZX6R (track) •

The fz8 is a sleeved Fz1. Same weight less power and iirc weaker rear shock

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DochangeitOP'07 Yamaha FZ1-S 🇧🇪•

I'm not a native english speaker what does sleeved mean here?

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PopTartsNHam'11 FZ1 '08 FZ1 (Full fairing Unicorns) '07 ZX6R (track) •

No love for the fz8

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oh2ridemorekle650 wr250r ttr125l 80cm400a•

Great choice. Loved these fz1s, great sport tourer and already set up with bags and sliders. Be safe.

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0Rookie0'02 Yamaha FZ1 | '13 Kawasaki Ninja 300•

That's one mean looking FZ. Love the colors.

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DochangeitOP'07 Yamaha FZ1-S 🇧🇪•

Haha thank you! Always nice to hear people appreciating a bike.

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Mk36c07 FZ1/07 DRZ-250•

Looks great! I got the same bike down to the year, but in a different color a couple months ago and have been absolutely in love since.

https://i.imgur.com/ftVst7r.jpg

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DochangeitOP'07 Yamaha FZ1-S 🇧🇪•

Aaah nice with the short license plate and exhaust! Did you remove the EXUP valve?

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Mk36c07 FZ1/07 DRZ-250•

I did not, as the previous owner put the exhaust on, though it looks like he removed it. Admittedly, I didn't do quite enough research when buying this, so I still haven't pored over every single mod and problem I need to be looking for

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DochangeitOP'07 Yamaha FZ1-S 🇧🇪•

What kind of range does your bike have?

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Mk36c07 FZ1/07 DRZ-250•

When I go easy on it, I can usually get about 120 to 130mi before the last bar on the fuel gauge starts blinking. Problem is when I use the side-stand it throws off the reading on start-up, leading to it coming on as early as 90 miles. Average fuel economy is in the high 30mpg range, occasionally hitting low 40s. Sorry about the freedom units, I don't know how to call the bot.

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800over•

that range is way off. Either something is wrong or it has way more range. it should hit 300km's with that much gas unless you're flogging it. (which I guess is possible) Drive it and actually fill it up after the ride to calculate the true range.

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PopTartsNHam'11 FZ1 '08 FZ1 (Full fairing Unicorns) '07 ZX6R (track) •

Nah man- i get 32-37mpg on mine. They are both flashed/pc’d/geared a few teeth up... but the FZ ain’t a long range bike- despite having the ergos and power for it

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DochangeitOP'07 Yamaha FZ1-S 🇧🇪•

Does the hearing make a big difference?

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PopTartsNHam'11 FZ1 '08 FZ1 (Full fairing Unicorns) '07 ZX6R (track) •

only in acceleration, mileage effect is minimal to none.

What DOES make a HUGE difference is a good ECU flash/slip-on pipe/airbox mod. Stock is around 129 to the wheel, and with minor mods you can easily get mid 140s, with especially significant gains from 5-9k rpm, and of course the bigger top-end hit.

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PopTartsNHam'11 FZ1 '08 FZ1 (Full fairing Unicorns) '07 ZX6R (track) •

I shouldve elaborated:

HUGE improvement in smoothness of throttle (especially partial throttle cruising where the fuel cut makes for choppy bullshit) along with lots more power.

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PopTartsNHam'11 FZ1 '08 FZ1 (Full fairing Unicorns) '07 ZX6R (track) •

Best all around bike ever made- congrats!

Ps- that mileage is normal bud. These things suck gas. You gotta pay to play!

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contemaf•

Really a nice choice, really powerful and reliable engine.

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