Author Topic: 2008 YAMAHA FZ1 (Read 5780 times)

BumpaD_Z28 · « **on:** January 11, 2010, 05:27:42 pm »

Well better late than never right ? During a VERY hectic time in my life this summer I thought some retail therapy was in order so the '99 Ducati MONSTER was sold and I purchased a 2008 YAMAHA FZ1

Kevin and I made a Saturday 08/01/2009 run to Boise to pick it up, and then had a VERY wild Saturday night that followed

Before Photos:

BumpaD_Z28 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 11, 2010, 05:40:03 pm »

The front reflectors were removed before unloading it out of the back of the truck:

Then went to working BLACKING stuff out:
switched to the stock height windshield BLACKED OUT!
and BBQ BLACKED OUT! the Leo Vince pipe
and the tail light / license plate bracket was BLACKED OUT!

BumpaD_Z28 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 11, 2010, 05:45:48 pm »

Then I BLACKED OUT! the Radiator covers:

And went on this crazy trip to Yellow Stone with these CRAZY people !!!

BumpaD_Z28 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 11, 2010, 05:49:04 pm »

For Christmas I got some new front turn signals from this cool guy

And I've test fitted a tailbag that needs to be purchased soon

Also went around the block on Christmas eve (day) !!!

The Sad · « **Reply #4 on:** January 12, 2010, 08:44:40 am »

Looking good! I'm anxious to get out an ride again!

NVMYZ28 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 12, 2010, 09:50:22 pm »

Man I'll bet that trip to yellowstone was a blast! Nice bike, I like the Yami

kagato · « **Reply #6 on:** January 13, 2010, 06:05:05 pm »

wondered where those pics went!
Almost thought about riding last weekend

anxious for the spring to come.

GeoffWhite · « **Reply #7 on:** January 13, 2010, 06:58:12 pm »

yep the good ole days! LOL!! I still can't find anyone to pawn the old bandito off on! LOL!

BumpaD_Z28 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 20, 2010, 06:28:07 pm »

Late Christmas to myself:

New Gloves :

and Jacket:

~HopStar

Rockin C Racing · « **Reply #9 on:** January 20, 2010, 07:43:25 pm »

Nice. That jacket is the same as what I use to have. It will protect you very well, and that is from experience. I guess I should get some pics of my new gear. Right now all I have is a new suit and helmet. Still need to get gloves and boots replaced.

BumpaD_Z28 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 20, 2010, 08:42:16 pm »

Quote from: Rockin C Racing on January 20, 2010, 07:43:25 pm

Nice. That jacket is the same as what I use to have. It will protect you very well, and that is from experience. I guess I should get some pics of my new gear. Right now all I have is a new suit and helmet. Still need to get gloves and boots replaced.

Yea I already have a J/R Blaster 3.0, but found this one (Pro Street) SO CHEAP ! I couldn't pass it up

~DaVe

The Sad · « **Reply #11 on:** January 21, 2010, 08:44:42 am »

Lol - I didn't know you went forward with the new jacket - great work!

Rockin C Racing · « **Reply #12 on:** January 21, 2010, 09:28:19 am »

My new suit is the GPX Type R 2 piece

I wanted the blue one, but it is discontinued and they were out of stock in my size. But had the blue in the size above and below. So I went with gunmetal, it goes with everything. LOL

The Sad · « **Reply #13 on:** January 21, 2010, 01:39:45 pm »

Excellent choice in color

BumpaD_Z28 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 03, 2010, 06:50:46 pm »

So got frame plugs and installed them the last week of Dec. 2009, BUT one of the 4 plugs didn't fit flush enough for my liking so been working on "fixing" it ...

Pics:

The Sad · « **Reply #15 on:** February 03, 2010, 07:01:14 pm »

Looks good!

GeoffWhite · « **Reply #16 on:** February 03, 2010, 08:24:09 pm »

what are you going to do with that suit? I'll tell you if it looks good or not as I go past you in the corner with my 600 bandit. he he he......

Rockin C Racing · « **Reply #17 on:** February 04, 2010, 02:14:49 pm »

Geoff - that suit is mine and required by NHRA. I don't ride the 1k in the corners.

BumpaD_Z28 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 05, 2010, 07:46:45 am »

Quote from: GeoffWhite on February 03, 2010, 08:24:09 pm

what are you going to do with that suit? I'll tell you if it looks good or not as I go past you in the corner with my 600 bandit. he he he......

Quote from: Rockin C Racing on February 04, 2010, 02:14:49 pm

Geoff - that suit is mine and required by NHRA. I don't ride the 1k in the corners.

I think Geoff knew that Cody, since that's the only way he can talk about the Bandito passing anything

~DaVe

Rockin C Racing · « **Reply #19 on:** February 05, 2010, 09:01:23 am »

I still doubt he would be able to pass it. The last time I took it up into the mountains with some friends it was still stretched and I was still hanging with the 750's but the 600's were still behind me. I may go a bit slower in the corners, but I get to the corner along way in front of the 600's LOL.

Just poken fun with you Geoff

GeoffWhite · « **Reply #20 on:** February 07, 2010, 09:47:17 pm »

The bandit dosnt play in the corners. I don't trust the suspention. And its slow in a straight line so I have to talk big lol!

BumpaD_Z28 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 19, 2010, 01:20:55 pm »

New radiator cover :

~DaVe

GeoffWhite · « **Reply #22 on:** March 19, 2010, 03:03:14 pm »

Sweet!!

BumpaD_Z28 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 29, 2010, 06:16:23 am »

Thanks to Kevin's great facility, and help I Powder Coated 37 parts on the FZ1, of which 36 turned out

One left too redo

~DaVe

BumpaD_Z28 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 01, 2010, 07:09:08 pm »

New shorter FZ6 rubbers

News:

Author Topic: 2008 YAMAHA FZ1 (Read 5780 times)