FZ1 Ownership Thread

Dr.Awesomeness · 13th February 2012, 16:52

Just got the Racefit Growler fixed to the bike. Its freakishly LOUD...people in Cochin better order some earplugs, or kiss your eardrums good bye. Just loving every minute of it.

Sn1p3r · 13th February 2012, 18:12

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Originally Posted by Dr.Awesomeness

Just got the Racefit Growler fixed to the bike. Its freakishly LOUD...people in Cochin better order some earplugs, or kiss your eardrums good bye. Just loving every minute of it.

You can't get away without a proper audition. Go HD on YouTube or SoundCloud

Dr.Awesomeness · 14th February 2012, 04:23

VDO of idle and revving, but forgot to turn the phone to landscape mode for the VDO, sorry brothers!!

Race fit on FZ1 walk around - YouTube

niks_devil666 · 14th February 2012, 08:19

this one is freakishly loud !

loving the exhaust

[any drop in power or torque because of exhaust?]

Dr.Awesomeness · 14th February 2012, 14:39

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Originally Posted by niks_devil666

this one is freakishly loud !

loving the exhaust

[any drop in power or torque because of exhaust?]

No drop in power or torque, the exhaust was a 5 minute 'Plug n Play' job. Just insanely loud..!! Also the bikes not heating up so frequently, temp just plays around 95 degrees in traffic. And saved a lot of weight, this one just weighs around 900 grams.

Sn1p3r · 14th February 2012, 15:37

Nice one. Thanks!
But it seems to be so loud for daily riding or cruising long distances.

Dr.Awesomeness · 14th February 2012, 16:23

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Originally Posted by Sn1p3r

Nice one. Thanks!
But it seems to be so loud for daily riding or cruising long distances.

You also get a baffle along with the exhaust which can fixed to reduce the exhaust note, but we didn't get one with the exhaust, just gonna check up with the dealers as the exhaust comes with a standard baffle. With the baffle its gonna bit a less loud, but still can be heard from a mile away. Guess it kills 10 dB's.

djay99 · 14th February 2012, 18:36

@Niks,
Your FZ1 looks superrr and awesome write up cum videos.

Did you change tyre? Which one did you opt for and what was the cost?

niks_devil666 · 14th February 2012, 20:55

@djay : thanks buddy !

I opted for Metzeller Sportech M5 , pair costed me 25 ish ... (forgot the last digits :( )

djay99 · 14th February 2012, 22:35

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Originally Posted by niks_devil666

@djay : thanks buddy !

I opted for Metzeller Sportech M5 , pair costed me 25 ish ... (forgot the last digits :( )

How many KM did stock tyres last? and from where did you buy new set?

Did you consider Michelin Pilot Road 2 or CT before finalizing metzeller?

niks_devil666 · 14th February 2012, 22:40

the old tyres are still half way more to go ... wanted a new set for css . old set has done 4800 kms. a frnd bot it for me from some dealer in Pune , i dont have details of the dealer.

Sn1p3r · 15th February 2012, 12:20

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Originally Posted by niks_devil666

the old tyres are still half way more to go ... wanted a new set for css . old set has done 4800 kms. a frnd bot it for me from some dealer in Pune , i dont have details of the dealer.

I guess you did this for track day and CSS.

May we have few details on the difference between the tyres and also it will be great if you can write about the CSS experience.

Cheers!

VW2010 · 17th February 2013, 13:19

Exceptional bike and mainly tagging my name to this thread to hear more about this bike as this is in my must buy list for 2013

I like the stance of the bike and the lack of attraction appearing more like a common bike. The indirect camo is one of the reasons why i got smitten with this bike.

Replace the Fz1 stickers with Fz-s and people will potentially ask or say, good modification in looks.

They will not realize what this baby can do when you let it purr at 12K RPM. Beauty.

13th February 2012, 16:52	#136
Dr.Awesomeness BHPian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 131 Thanked: 169 Times	Re: FZ1 Ownership Thread Just got the Racefit Growler fixed to the bike. Its freakishly LOUD...people in Cochin better order some earplugs, or kiss your eardrums good bye. Just loving every minute of it. Attached Thumbnails
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14th February 2012, 08:19	#139
niks_devil666 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 535 Thanked: 237 Times	Re: FZ1 Ownership Thread this one is freakishly loud ! loving the exhaust [any drop in power or torque because of exhaust?]
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14th February 2012, 15:37	#141
Sn1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 1,022 Thanked: 231 Times View My Garage	Nice one. Thanks! But it seems to be so loud for daily riding or cruising long distances. Last edited by GTO : 16th February 2012 at 13:26. Reason: Removing quoted video
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14th February 2012, 18:36	#143
djay99 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,475 Thanked: 544 Times View My Garage	Re: FZ1 Ownership Thread @Niks, Your FZ1 looks superrr and awesome write up cum videos. Did you change tyre? Which one did you opt for and what was the cost?
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14th February 2012, 20:55	#144
niks_devil666 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 535 Thanked: 237 Times	Re: FZ1 Ownership Thread @djay : thanks buddy ! I opted for Metzeller Sportech M5 , pair costed me 25 ish ... (forgot the last digits :( )
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14th February 2012, 22:40	#146
niks_devil666 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 535 Thanked: 237 Times	Re: FZ1 Ownership Thread the old tyres are still half way more to go ... wanted a new set for css . old set has done 4800 kms. a frnd bot it for me from some dealer in Pune , i dont have details of the dealer.
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17th February 2013, 13:19	#148
VW2010 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: electricity Posts: 2,763 Thanked: 3,413 Times	Re: FZ1 Ownership Thread Exceptional bike and mainly tagging my name to this thread to hear more about this bike as this is in my must buy list for 2013 I like the stance of the bike and the lack of attraction appearing more like a common bike. The indirect camo is one of the reasons why i got smitten with this bike. Replace the Fz1 stickers with Fz-s and people will potentially ask or say, good modification in looks. They will not realize what this baby can do when you let it purr at 12K RPM. Beauty.
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