Searched here for FZ1?

[EasyRider]

I've seen FZ1s' mentioned here and there over time on this board, but I did not get a search result for it on our search box.

I think allot of people on this board own one or have owned one past.

I was just wondering if many of you would like it as a second bike to the FJR. I am keeping my FJR, I'm just thinking about adding a second and maybe a third bike to keep the FJR company in the garage.

I might go for a GoldWing down the road when I could swing the big bucks to pay for one in full. I just don't want to make payments on a bike that cost that much.

I also would like to get something more sporty that the FJR for ripping through twisties a bit more than the FJR can handle.

I am 6'.0" tall and forty five years old. I don't want to hump the tank and feel as though I'm about to fall over the handle bars like when I sit on a R6 or R1

The FZ1 looks like a nice alliterative to a regular sport bike that would allow this old guy to sit more upright. And the FZ1 is not to heavy. The FZ6 would do for me power wise, but I think that one would need a bunch of suspension and other upgrades.

And last year when I hung out at Star Motorcycle school at Louden race track in New Hampshire wile my son rode his Ducati Monster 695 on the Track, Jason Pridmore told the group they really don't have to get down tight on the tank for the lower speeds that are run on that track.

I would like to take the Star Motorcycle school my self to improve my riding skills, but I'm never going to ride on a regular "hump the tank sport bike" out side of a Track day school. So I need something more sporty than the FJR that I can have fun with on short rides and use it at the Track day school with out humping the tank so much.

Star Motorcycle school had the SV650s for rent that day and I like how I fit on that bike except for bending over the tank on the S model. I don't care if I'm riding at the end of the pack on track day with the other slow guys, but the S650s seamed really under powered on the track in New Hampshire that weekend.

So what do you guys think? FZ6 with a bunch of upgrades, (lower power would be good for a rookie like me to the track) or get the FZ1?

These bike would be ok with me on the street also. No tank humping for my old back.

 

[Wolfhound]

I found a bunch . . . FZ1 site : fjrforum use site : fjrforum after what you want to search for.

 

[Ignacio]

I've seen FZ1s' mentioned here and there over time on this board, but I did not get a search result for it on our search box.

That's odd. I find 1290 hits when I search on fz1 site:fjrforum.com at Google.com.

 

[RiderCoach Lar]

[That's odd. I find 1290 hits when I search on fz1 site:fjrforum.com at Google.com.

I got 1360 using site:fjrforum fz1 at Google.com :blink:

No, really. I did.

 

[vectervp1]

I got 1330 hits when I clicked on Ignacio's link! :blink:

 

[Ignacio]

I got 1330 hits when I clicked on Ignacio's link! :blink:

And I got 1390 this time.

...which leads me to two conclusions.

1. There is a metric buttload of hits when somebody successfully searches on a term correctly.
2. Google isn't a static website. Little Keebler-like elves are busy serving up even more hits because we're clicking on their site.

 

[Fairlaner]

Guys it is only Wednesday, Friday is the day after tomorrow.

R

 

[EasyRider]

I just tryed it again, FZ1 in the FJR Forum search box. No results. Do you guys use Google and some how direct google to look at this board only?

Whats wrong with the FJR forum search box that you cant do it directly on this board?

 

[madmike2]

I just tryed it again, FZ1 in the FJR Forum search box. No results. Do you guys use Google and some how direct google to look at this board only?

Yes, that is what they are trying to explain to you. Very simply, here are some links and what I typed into Google:

fz1 site:fjrforum.com

FZ-1 site:fjrforum.com

The search function on the Forum leaves much to be desired.

1) It will not recognize any request with 3 characters, like: oil, FZ1, etc.

2) It sometimes gets "persnickitty" about HOW you type in your request.

Google has become the de reguirre method to search. Type in your request, leave a space then type "site:fjrforum.com"

This was all covered in the topics you were suggested to read when you signed up. Yes, I know that its very easy to bypass and "get to the meat" of posting and asking. The following is a link to Software and Board Operation where this "search method" is posted by "Slapnpop", the man who designed this forum. Linked here.

 

[Ignacio]

I just tryed it again, FZ1 in the FJR Forum search box. No results. Do you guys use Google and some how direct google to look at this board only?

[SIZE=18pt]YES![/SIZE]

That's what we keep saying! Use Google!

We've even provided ample instructions to do just that in this thread....as well as when you signed up on the forum.....as well as here.

The board search doesn't work well with 3 letter searches and one of the reason Google is WAY better and WAY easier.

However, we've also provided an FAQ if you really want to keep using the board search feature.

 

[EasyRider]

Thanks for the help teaching me how to use Google to search this form. And no, I did not read most of the suggested read stuff at the when I signed up.

But I'm wonder why the leadership dose not list what seems to be the most important unwritten rule. "Never ask a question that has already been asked once before". Use the search function and make sure your question has never been asked at any time in the past, and even if you have to read through hundreds of pages of posts. :glare:

 

[madmike2]

Thanks for the help teaching me how to use Google to search this form. And no, I did not read most of the suggested read stuff at the when I signed up.
But I'm wonder why the leadership dose not list what seems to be the most important unwritten rule. "Never ask a question that has already been asked once before". Use the search function and make sure your question has never been asked at any time in the past, and even if you have to read through hundreds of pages of posts. :glare:

Because that would take away our joy...harassing and hazing the "noobies"! Its a "right of passage"....just wait until you have been here awhile and we'll see if you don't join in the fun, too.

In retrospect, look at the knowledge you've gained in just a few hours in this thread alone. THAT is worth the price of admission, don't you think? And, hopefully, others have read this thread and learned without being the "butt" of the comments.

At least your question about the FZ-1 comparison isn't like some questions that are asked....and have been plainly answered in the FAQ thread.

NOW, that the unpleasantness is dealt with, how else might we help you?

 

[EasyRider]

Well, its nice to see yall can take a little back at ya ball busting. :clapping:

I just want to find a bike to join my FJR in the garage that I can take to a track day and also ride on the street with out having to hug the gas tank wile feeling like I'm waiting to get ejected over the handle bars. A bike to let me sit more upright than a regular sport bike and alow me to ride it for more than 20 minutes. at a shot. One that I can ride on the street for shorter more spirited rides than the FJR is made for, and take it to a track day, all with out lying down on the tank. I know I need the real deal to become a track star, but I'm not worried about that. I just think it would be fun to improve my riding skills at a track day with a bike I can ride for a few hours on the street with out needing a chiropractor.

So do you guys think the FZ6 or the FZ1 would be the ticket for me?

 

[keithaba]

clicky

I'd get the FZ1. The FZ isn't that much lighter than the FJR, but it sure feels it.

 

[sonicspeed]

if i had the money i would have a new FZ-1