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I'm no riding instructor ...but isn't he leaning the wrong way? :blink:He looks comfy anyway! Then again, I guess you'd look funny hanging off your Wing. Old Squid! :lol:

Jill, you think that guy is crazy ...look at this! https://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6687335550758361683 RB

Jammer, you should be ashamed! Yamaha Claus is watching you, and taking notes! ...and maybe they will sneak a few extra goodies into the next generation FJR. Ha! :lol: Roger

Sid, I had very positive things to report about my personal experience with the new FZ1 because it is a great choice for a mid weight, high performance, do-it-all "street" bike. I'm speaking with over 4 months and 1,700+ miles of experience on the FZ1, not a few hours. The bike is a seriously...

The test rider was so confidense inspired by the new R1 that he crashed and broke his thumb. :blink: I'm glad I don't feel that cocky on my FZ1. :rolleyes:

Hey Sid! I also think the little We-Strom is just about perfect for your short term needs, and considered one for myself until I took one look at the 06 998cc Yamaha FZ1. It sits almost perfectly upright with only the slightest tilt toward your hands, weighs even less than the 650 V-Strom and...

I'm easily siding with Petey on this one. :) Rumble, I could have bought any bike in the litre class I wanted, and also could have taken the FZ1 back from my very first ride and gotten out of the sale, but it hasn't had nearly the FI throttle transition problem as the Honda ST1300 I came off...

Hey Slap! I'd just be able to pass you that much quicker. :lol: But! In all reality I couldn't use any more power. Can I just go back and edit the comment about the 1400 and Concours out of this thread. I didn't see it as being of real interest to anyone anyway. I'm just saying, it would be...

Yeah, I understand, but I will say as a comparison, the dealer also had an 07 GoldWing in a metallic dark cherry. Having seen it in person I can say it is absolutely (and subjectively) beautiful, ...but if you go to the Honda web site, which I would normally never do, and pull up a pic of the...

Hey guys, I talked to a Yamaha Dealer sales rep friend of mine yesterday that says they have already ordered an 07 for stock. I was both pleased and surprised to hear that. I assume Yamaha has done away with the PDP finally? ...or have they just put a bike down in an employee or owner's name...

Oh, it's already caught on. :angry2: There was an article in a local Bristol Herald Courier on Sunday July, 2nd, 06 "Taming The Snake", that highlighted The Country Store in Shady Valley and it's new owner, David Dail. He had been quoted as saying that on a good Saturday there would be 500 or...

Hey Cliff, I hate I just missed you. Would love to have met and talked about your bike. Another friend of mine here, Brazos Parker also has an 05 and is through Shady pretty often. We'll all have to get together and ride sometime. I have some Cook friends in the Glade Spring-Meadowview Va area...

+1 Yamaha has had some issues with faulty oil level sensors. Your level and oil brand is okay but you need to change dealers! :lol: ...and see if they will replace the Oil Level Sensor under warranty. Roger

The 190 D221 on the rear of my stock FZ1 turns in plenty easy. All you have to do is think about it and it will fall through a curve. It would be down right twitchy with anything less on the rear, but in comparison, the FZ1 is much lighter than an all out sport/tourer like the big Kaw. All that...

I guess the secret is out. Someday there will be only squids in Deals Gap. All the great Yamaha owners will be in Shady Valley. :lol: I struggled to make it to the EOM myself, but by car rather than bike, due to an injury, just to help photograph the event as best I could, and to see all the...

I was headed into the last straight stretch before arriving at the Shady Valley General Store on TN 421 Sunday and saw a beautiful blue FJR headed right past me just before 3:00 in the afternoon. I assume the bike possibly just pulled out from the store so regretfully I missed meeting them by...

My bike is faster than your bike! :P That ought to do it. ;)

The solid red bike in the above thread is an 06 FZ1 with factory lowers and a Scorpion CF can. Slightly less horsepower up in the top of the rev range, but way more comfy ergos. Top of the streetfighter class for 06 and much lower insurance rates than the racer replica R1. The R1 LE is a VERY...

I don't have a Horse in this race, but FYI I haven't been offended buy anyone here, ...but I sure have offended the guys over on the FZ1 forum. :lol: That's why I keep coming back here ...because I DON"T have a Horse in this race, so basically, nobody pays any attention to me. I fly under the...