What did you do to your FZ today? - Page 67

Nalim · 09-12-2010, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eflyguy

Just velcro a stopwatch to your tank, and time a mile marker (or a couple, for better precision) at a steady indicated speed, then do your calcs from there.
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Too simple...Must....be....more....difficult.

OK, you got me, I'll try it.

Cruzman · 10-03-2010, 07:55 PM

This week I installed a LED turn signal relay and installed an auxilillary switch. The switch is so that I can turn on my power port and charge my cell phone when the bike isn't running. Prior to this mod the power was only on while the bike was running due to the relay. Now I have a way to bypass the relay and power my gear when ever I want.

The little red switch powers the power port with the ignition off, However the port has power when the ignition is on.

Oh and the little switch lights up when power is on.

Next is some good cleaning. My bike looks pretty clean till you take a picture of it.

CrazyBiker · 10-03-2010, 09:34 PM

David, I guess that rust developed on the stay after you tried straightening it up. Treat it before it gets worse

wcwrye · 10-03-2010, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyBiker

David, I guess that rust developed on the stay after you tried straightening it up. Treat it before it gets worse

I've got a bit o' rust in the same place, what would you do to "treat it" ?

Thanks

takimanpgt · 10-04-2010, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wcwrye

I've got a bit o' rust in the same place, what would you do to "treat it" ?

Thanks

Remove the stay, clean up the rust with sandpaper and blast the stay with some POR-15.

Cruzman · 10-04-2010, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyBiker

David, I guess that rust developed on the stay after you tried straightening it up. Treat it before it gets worse

Actually when I heated it to straighten it the paint all cooked off and I know I need to repaint it, but have not gotten around to it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wcwrye

I've got a bit o' rust in the same place, what would you do to "treat it" ?

Thanks

I've got some stuff that you just spray on. It is supposed to transform the rest back into metal (their words not mine) and then you can just paint back over it. Trust be told, I've never had this fairing back off since I put it on. My old bike the fairing came off for all kids of maintenance, but because this bike has the faring inserts I've never needed to take it back off.

But your right I do need to get in there and beautify that little bugger.

eflyguy · 10-04-2010, 07:39 AM

Not sure what happened to my post.. ?

I've used the rust converter stuff a lot on a golf cart - works great. Just need to remove surface rust/flakes, though, so it can get at the stuff underneath..
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carpe_diem · 10-04-2010, 09:32 AM

I installed SS brake lines and new Galfer pads.

Its like a new bike.

theWolfTamer · 10-06-2010, 02:34 PM

Re-painted my rad covers after painting them badly in June. Shaped and painted the aux lights brakets, re-aimed the lights.

Before and After:

86250rrippin · 10-06-2010, 03:21 PM

polished up the headers a bit and the devil muffler. put on a new pilot road 2 front tire. gonna finish the z400 flywheel job tomorrow.

old77zrider · 10-06-2010, 04:18 PM

Changed to my cool weather windshield, washed it, cleaned and adjusted the chain, and installed an aux power receptacle.

abe57 · 10-06-2010, 04:21 PM

Detailed mine today for a bike show come Sunday

Cruzman · 10-07-2010, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theWolfTamer

Re-painted my rad covers after painting them badly in June. Shaped and painted the aux lights brakets, re-aimed the lights.

Before and After:

Looking good P

Cruzman · 10-07-2010, 06:47 AM

Finally got around to pollishing up the headers. (man do these things get beet all to HE|| I guess now I know why people put those fender extenders on.

Vroonie · 10-14-2010, 01:12 AM

Pictures speak for them selves

old77zrider · 10-15-2010, 04:57 PM

Installed a 12 LED KnightRiderz NON sequential brake like in addition to the original.
Drilled a hole in the bottom of the license plate and mounted it there. It's probably not legal but I'm sure it's safer!

86250rrippin · 10-15-2010, 05:11 PM

ordered mcl rear footpeg extenders and sheepskin rear seat cover. gotta keep the honey happy

photohawk · 10-15-2010, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86250rrippin

sheepskin rear seat cover.

WTF? I love my wife, but there are limits.

86250rrippin · 10-15-2010, 05:23 PM

they are comfy.....i like mine. guess if i wanted to be a bad a$$ i would roll a hardley

hotboot · 10-15-2010, 06:39 PM

I just filled with gas and dodged bad drivers and police for 180 miles. You all have some nice looking bikes and very tasty mods. I'll clean the grasshopper guts off tomorrow morning and do it again.

10-03-2010, 07:55 PM	#1322
Cruzman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hiram, GA Posts: 1,587	This week I installed a LED turn signal relay and installed an auxilillary switch. The switch is so that I can turn on my power port and charge my cell phone when the bike isn't running. Prior to this mod the power was only on while the bike was running due to the relay. Now I have a way to bypass the relay and power my gear when ever I want. The little red switch powers the power port with the ignition off, However the port has power when the ignition is on. Oh and the little switch lights up when power is on. Next is some good cleaning. My bike looks pretty clean till you take a picture of it. __________________ Cruzman Atlanta, GA Past 1981 Suzuki GS 750-EZ 1985 FJ1100 "Trigger" (Stock) Present 2002 FZ1000 "Stella" (slipon, Re-jeted, AIS eliminated, fender eliminator, mini led turn signals, K&N filter, R6 rear shock conversion,Gauge of Eternal Coolness, 4 degree advancer mod (New) SS Brake-Lines (Stupid Stuff) Emergency Room $500 ,MRI and Arthrogram $430, Misc Dr visits $100. Physical Therapy $ 345 (Grand Total $1375 out of pocket)

10-03-2010, 09:34 PM	#1323
CrazyBiker Torque Maniac Join Date: May 2008 Location: Milpitas, CA Posts: 4,781	David, I guess that rust developed on the stay after you tried straightening it up. Treat it before it gets worse __________________ 2007 Raven FZ1-R Penske 8983 Shock\|08 R1 Forks,MC\|HyperPro Damper HEL SS Lines\|3-way Adj Levers\|Easton Low Bars\|Giles Rearsets Micron Full System\|Lars AB\|BMC Filter\|Roth Stacks,AIE\|CD Flies\|FCE\|PC5\|SHv4 CF Cowl,Fender,PB Hugger T-Rex Frame,Axle Sliders\|Targa FE Spencer Seat\|Puig DB\|Gripsters Heated Grips\|HIDs\|Protons Givi V35s\|Shad 25 2006 Daytona 675-R Ohlins TTX shock\|GPR V4 Damper\|Attack Rearsets\|Pazzos\|2Bro Slip-on\|Saddlemen\|Seat Cowl\|HIDs

10-04-2010, 07:39 AM	#1327
eflyguy FZ1² Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 14,472	Not sure what happened to my post.. ? I've used the rust converter stuff a lot on a golf cart - works great. Just need to remove surface rust/flakes, though, so it can get at the stuff underneath.. ..a __________________ '01 FZ1 set up for distance '07 FZ1 set up for fun (both in the faster blue) Which would you prefer?

10-04-2010, 09:32 AM	#1328
carpe_diem Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 345	I installed SS brake lines and new Galfer pads. Its like a new bike. __________________ 2006 FZ1N - Red Euro Naked Conversion, Chin Cowl Triumph Speed Triple Handle Bars with Bar End Mirrors Graves Sliders, Custom Fender Eliminator Pazzo Levers, SV650 Risers, Custom Highway Pegs by me, Washer-mod rearsets Fuseblock, Garmin Zumo 450, Power Plug Givi V35's with SW Motech Rack Yoshimura TRC Slip-On, Clear Alternatives integrated tail light

10-06-2010, 02:34 PM	#1329
theWolfTamer Lupie on a Mission Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Firmly Planted in the Georgia Red Clay, U.S.A Posts: 1,262	Re-painted my rad covers after painting them badly in June. Shaped and painted the aux lights brakets, re-aimed the lights. Before and After: __________________ 2005 FZ1: RR Carb Stuff ▪ GPR Speed Cone Muffler ▪ ZG Sport Touring Screen ▪ devilsyam black frame plugs ▪ billet pegs ▪ T-Rex Sliders ▪ Seat Mounted Top Case ▪ Adjustable Levers ▪ Pro Grips Gel 725 EVO ▪ Bi Xenon HIDs ▪ Aux Lights ▪ LED Signals ▪ Pod Lights ▪ rad guard ▪ gen2 handlebar ▪ R1 Shift Arm ▪ Multiguage ▪ Throttlemeister ▪ R6 Shock ▪ R1 Forks theWolfTamer Chronicles

10-06-2010, 03:21 PM	#1330
86250rrippin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leechburg,pa n/e of pittsburgh Posts: 860	polished up the headers a bit and the devil muffler. put on a new pilot road 2 front tire. gonna finish the z400 flywheel job tomorrow. __________________ IM NOT COOL ENOUGH TO BE THE GUY WHO RIDES AN 800LB. VIBRATOR TO THE BAR DRESSED IN A PIRATE COSTUME .......im ok with that ,really........ 03 fz1,83 v65 magna,03 zuki z434,81 olds cutlass .....all big fun

10-06-2010, 04:18 PM	#1331
old77zrider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,166	Changed to my cool weather windshield, washed it, cleaned and adjusted the chain, and installed an aux power receptacle.

10-06-2010, 04:21 PM	#1332
abe57 "King-of-Bee's" Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Columbus,IN Posts: 3,969	Detailed mine today for a bike show come Sunday __________________ George Maybe So,What do You Think?

10-07-2010, 06:47 AM	#1334
Cruzman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hiram, GA Posts: 1,587	Finally got around to pollishing up the headers. (man do these things get beet all to HE\|\| I guess now I know why people put those fender extenders on. __________________ Cruzman Atlanta, GA Past 1981 Suzuki GS 750-EZ 1985 FJ1100 "Trigger" (Stock) Present 2002 FZ1000 "Stella" (slipon, Re-jeted, AIS eliminated, fender eliminator, mini led turn signals, K&N filter, R6 rear shock conversion,Gauge of Eternal Coolness, 4 degree advancer mod (New) SS Brake-Lines (Stupid Stuff) Emergency Room $500 ,MRI and Arthrogram $430, Misc Dr visits $100. Physical Therapy $ 345 (Grand Total $1375 out of pocket)

10-15-2010, 04:57 PM	#1336
old77zrider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,166	Installed a 12 LED KnightRiderz NON sequential brake like in addition to the original. Drilled a hole in the bottom of the license plate and mounted it there. It's probably not legal but I'm sure it's safer!

10-15-2010, 05:11 PM	#1337
86250rrippin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leechburg,pa n/e of pittsburgh Posts: 860	ordered mcl rear footpeg extenders and sheepskin rear seat cover. gotta keep the honey happy __________________ IM NOT COOL ENOUGH TO BE THE GUY WHO RIDES AN 800LB. VIBRATOR TO THE BAR DRESSED IN A PIRATE COSTUME .......im ok with that ,really........ 03 fz1,83 v65 magna,03 zuki z434,81 olds cutlass .....all big fun

10-15-2010, 05:23 PM	#1339
86250rrippin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leechburg,pa n/e of pittsburgh Posts: 860	they are comfy.....i like mine. guess if i wanted to be a bad a$$ i would roll a hardley __________________ IM NOT COOL ENOUGH TO BE THE GUY WHO RIDES AN 800LB. VIBRATOR TO THE BAR DRESSED IN A PIRATE COSTUME .......im ok with that ,really........ 03 fz1,83 v65 magna,03 zuki z434,81 olds cutlass .....all big fun

10-15-2010, 06:39 PM	#1340
hotboot pony boy carry me home Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: D/FW Posts: 8,890	I just filled with gas and dodged bad drivers and police for 180 miles. You all have some nice looking bikes and very tasty mods. I'll clean the grasshopper guts off tomorrow morning and do it again. __________________ It's all about the good life and staying easy with the world - Lyle Lovett

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