Yamaha FAZER

[pichudot]

welcome back charles.. how KL?

 

one word... excellent!

more pics at in FB!

[azhar7]

bros..

what effect will irridium spark plug hav as compared to normal ones? if ma fz1 is stock is it recommendable to use irridium plugs?

 

n do the shops hav stocks for pc5 for fz1 n wats da avg price with dyno?

 

tx all

[pichudot]

iridium plugs will give u better firing, but will wear our your "wad-ever-is-that" earlier than normal plugs... still, can go for iridium de la... no need to worry much...

 

pc5 + dyno should be ard $700-$750...

[rhema83]

you may see a pic of my bike with the side panniers here http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=280149

 

I prefer to keep the OEM so that the pillion & the top box is cleaner after soaking in the rain. But the GIVI panniers comes with a extensio bracket for the rear signal lights.

 

Removing the OEM license plate holder with the side panniers installed will not make the bike even more sporty but more "practical" unless without the side panniers.

 

I feel the H&B too boxey & does not gives a nice contour butt feel from the rear.

Nice setup! Not cheap either, but I believe it is "one cent money, one cent goods".

 

I just bought a FZ6 S2 and I'm thinking of putting on a set of Givi V35 panniers as well. Do you recall how much they cost you in your setup, and where I should go if I don't want to pay exhorbitantly (i.e. Mah) or wait excessively long hours (i.e. LAB)?

 

Anyway, I'm new to the club and sport tourers. Hope to learn more from experienced riders here. 请多多指教！

[kevin]

Nice setup! Not cheap either, but I believe it is "one cent money, one cent goods".

 

I just bought a FZ6 S2 and I'm thinking of putting on a set of Givi V35 panniers as well. Do you recall how much they cost you in your setup, and where I should go if I don't want to pay exhorbitantly (i.e. Mah) or wait excessively long hours (i.e. LAB)?

 

Anyway, I'm new to the club and sport tourers. Hope to learn more from experienced riders here. 请多多指教！

 

No bike shop in S'pore can bit the price quoted by LAB. This is my personal opinion based on my experience of patronising LAB for the last 20yrs.

 

You want fast & convenient then you have to pay more not vice versue. No such thing as cheap & yet you will get big BOOBS.

 

I cant remember the price of the V35 Side panniers, but the sets of mounting brackets are also not cheap, may be appx. total $900++ dollars inclusive of installation. I guess a spacious, good & reputable brand side panniers will still cost you anything from $800 to $1000.

[dragonforce]

your setup looks excellent..

[s4dreamer]

No bike shop in S'pore can bit the price quoted by LAB. This is my personal opinion based on my experience of patronising LAB for the last 20yrs.

 

You want fast & convenient then you have to pay more not vice versue. No such thing as cheap & yet you will get big BOOBS.

 

I cant remember the price of the V35 Side panniers, but the sets of mounting brackets are also not cheap, may be appx. total $900++ dollars inclusive of installation. I guess a spacious, good & reputable brand side panniers will still cost you anything from $800 to $1000.

 

Your setup is so nice! And of course, it doesn't come cheap. It's understandable!

[rhema83]

No bike shop in S'pore can bit the price quoted by LAB. This is my personal opinion based on my experience of patronising LAB for the last 20yrs.

 

You want fast & convenient then you have to pay more not vice versue. No such thing as cheap & yet you will get big BOOBS.

 

I cant remember the price of the V35 Side panniers, but the sets of mounting brackets are also not cheap, may be appx. total $900++ dollars inclusive of installation. I guess a spacious, good & reputable brand side panniers will still cost you anything from $800 to $1000.

 

Let me guess, you installed 3M reflective strips underneath the red lenses of the V35 panniers as well, right? Exactly what I would do also, except I don't have the delicate hands.

[kevin]

 

Let me guess, you installed 3M reflective strips underneath the red lenses of the V35 panniers as well, right? Exactly what I would do also, except I don't have the delicate hands.

 

You dont have to waste time guessing, in the market 3M is the best even the TP is using it.

 

I used the 3M BLACK reflective strip below & on top of the red lens for the side panniers. But the top box i used the WHITE 3M reflective strip. Thus, you can see that it is much brighter. As shown in the SBF Fazer Club forum "Pic Set Up For Touring" that i posted.

 

For the side panniers & top box red lenses, inside the red lenses i used the WHITE 3M reflective strip. The texture of this white strip is fabric-like material.

 

This set up is very visible & effective when the road is totally dark & foggy. Also very effective during heavy rains. Vehicle behind you can see you from far.

Edited April 8, 2010 by kevin

[s4dreamer]

Yup Kevin, indeed the 3M reflective strips are the best preferably the diamond grade is the best! It's super reflective!

[ydmk07]

i'm riding the yamaha fz 1 Naked 2007 model...wish to check with you guys whether does anyone kind soul interested to convert their fazer 1000 of semi fairing to the naked version like mine. Pls drop me a sms okie?

I willing to top up some cash for it..and does any one have any idea where to get the givi V35 side panniers at a good price? any pics to share? Thks!!

 

 

Best regards

Henry

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[anodise57]

rhema.... u changed to FZ liao... hahahahha time to tone down liao si bo... muahhahah

[anodise57]

dreamer... join ya hubby with FZ too.. muahahaha

[azhar7]

iridium plugs will give u better firing, but will wear our your "wad-ever-is-that" earlier than normal plugs... still, can go for iridium de la... no need to worry much...

 

pc5 + dyno should be ard $700-$750...

 

Tx for da info..but wat is "wad-ever-is-that"??cnt seem to make out which bike part u referrin to..

[pichudot]

Tx for da info..but wat is "wad-ever-is-that"??cnt seem to make out which bike part u referrin to..

 

i also duno the term name... let the seniors help to fill in the blank ba...

[dragonforce]

dreamer... join ya hubby with FZ too.. muahahaha

wah you long long come in once ah..

 

psst. i havent fixed the horns yet. can give me a helping hand? put in between the front forks.

[rhema83]

rhema.... u changed to FZ liao... hahahahha time to tone down liao si bo... muahhahah

Yup. I had my share of fun with the crazy K4. It's time for me to care more about my aching bones and muscles.

 

Anyway FZ6 is not really a "tame" bike loh. Go search "FZ6 cup" on Youtube and be prepared to see onboard videos of riders flying around the track on FZ6 faster than we ever could on literbikes.

 

It's a good choice, my friend. How about you? Still enjoying your Blackbird?

[wanaero]

The FZ1 2010 consume alot of oil ah.. hitting reserve at 230.. i was riding at 80-90km/hr

si bei jia lat.. How much can the reserve go ah?? right now i am hitting at 50 i scared liao.. better top up..

[Yatz86]

The FZ1 2010 consume alot of oil ah.. hitting reserve at 230.. i was riding at 80-90km/hr

si bei jia lat.. How much can the reserve go ah?? right now i am hitting at 50 i scared liao.. better top up..

 

i assume the high f/c applies to all FZ1 Gen2 model...its normal:cheeky:

[skateboy]

The FZ1 2010 consume alot of oil ah.. hitting reserve at 230.. i was riding at 80-90km/hr

si bei jia lat.. How much can the reserve go ah?? right now i am hitting at 50 i scared liao.. better top up..

r u running in rite? running in period normally will have a higher fuel consumption. the gear changing oso plays a part in the fc. n i always believed that big bikes, the slower u ride, the more petrol it consumes. if i nvr remember wrongly, reserve shd b 3.2L or 3.4L. estimate 15km/l, reserve shd a able to last u ard 50km. but its recommanded to pump earlier.

[wanaero]

i assume the high f/c applies to all FZ1 Gen2 model...its normal:cheeky:

 

Heard Gen2 model for FZ1 could hit 320km.. Just top up at JB max like hell.. until cannot top up no more.. Now i will recalculate mileage again.. My k8 1000 could hit 360km for 17.5litre riding at 90-100

[s4dreamer]

dreamer... join ya hubby with FZ too.. muahahaha

 

Heh heh heh... Still not hubby yet lah... it's fiancé.

 

Next time I go on tour, my load will be lighten! We can share spare parts since we're both riding the same bike!

 

It's a good choice, my friend. How about you? Still enjoying your Blackbird?

 

Ano is no longer riding Blackbird. He's riding a VStrom 650 now. He has toned down too, i guess...

Edited April 11, 2010 by s4^dreamer

[maxxmadness]

Heard Gen2 model for FZ1 could hit 320km.. Just top up at JB max like hell.. until cannot top up no more.. Now i will recalculate mileage again.. My k8 1000 could hit 360km for 17.5litre riding at 90-100

 

fz1gen2 cannot hit 330km, but fz1gen1 can easily hit 320km, mine did 330km before reserve

[kevin]

Heard Gen2 model for FZ1 could hit 320km.. Just top up at JB max like hell.. until cannot top up no more.. Now i will recalculate mileage again.. My k8 1000 could hit 360km for 17.5litre riding at 90-100

 

Mine average 15.58km/L for month of Feb 2010.

I records my petrol expenses monthly & the bike consumption & distance covered per tank filled. I top up my petrol at SPC after 11% discount for SPC member thus saved a bit.

 

My riding is 60% experssway (mainly during peak hours) & 40% city road.

 

Date Km Litres Cost Avg Km Per Litre

3-Feb-2010 215.00 13.64 $22.42 15.76

7-Feb-2010 246.00 15.70 $25.81 15.67

12-Feb-2010 206.30 12.83 $20.86 16.08

15-Feb-2010 247.70 15.05 $24.33 16.46

20-Feb-2010 225.00 14.70 $23.76 15.31

26-Feb-2010 241.30 15.22 $24.61 15.86

 

I feel is just a matter of getting use to it.

 

Are you sure your K8 can give you 360km.

My former Diversion XJ9S give me 360km for average 17.5L consumption before reserve.

[Constructicon]

Heard Gen2 model for FZ1 could hit 320km.. Just top up at JB max like hell.. until cannot top up no more.. Now i will recalculate mileage again.. My k8 1000 could hit 360km for 17.5litre riding at 90-100

 

Based on a realistic figure of 16km per litre, the maximum range FZ1 can be about 288km.

The older FZ1 has slightly better FC, but the tank is also bigger at 21 litres. Those 3 litres makes big difference between stopping for petrol now during a trip, or stopping at the next kiosk.