talk me out of an FZ1....

[GS1150Pilot]

Personally, I'd rather have a well cared-for higher mileage FZ1 than one with 25K of thrashing. Not all miles are equal.

[hillsy]

Higher mileage means more worn out. Doesn't matter what.

I know what to look for in general wear and tear - it's not my first rodeo. I was wondering if anyone had experience with higher mileage FZ1's as far as engine longevity, etc.

[hillsy]

FYI - just did a bit of trolling on some FZ1 forums and there seem to be quite a few people who have clocked up 120K+ miles still on the original cam chain and tensioner without any dramas.

That's my major concern really - everything else like running gear, etc I can see what condition it's in.

[GS1150Pilot]

I put over 50K on mine and it never missed a beat. I was a member of the FZ1OA for years. A few folks there have over 150K on 'em.

[hillsy]

I put over 50K on mine and it never missed a beat. I was a member of the FZ1OA for years. A few folks there have over 150K on 'em.

You're helping...but you're not.

Now I have to sweet talk the wife....

[GS1150Pilot]

You're helping...but you're not.

Now I have to sweet talk the wife....

Heh-heh-heh ...

[Jedz123]

Personally, I'd rather have a well cared-for higher mileage FZ1 than one with 25K of thrashing. Not all miles are equal.

When I first started getting into the motorcycle trade game I was taught is about the general condition of the machine vs miles... I've seen bikes with less than 20K miles in far worse shapes than examples with over 50K miles... Maintenance and general care go a long way with motorcycles.

I know what to look for in general wear and tear - it's not my first rodeo. I was wondering if anyone had experience with higher mileage FZ1's as far as engine longevity, etc.

My FZ1 had 73K miles when I retired it and sold it for what I paid for it...

My primary Gen 1 has 228k. No need to search out high mile bikes there are plenty with low miles cheap. Factory says 25k per valve adj. Most let them go 50k. Mine were still in spec at 75k. I trust mine to 250 mile rides just about every day

Never heard of a timing chain fail in 18 years of FZ1OA membership.

Small number of abused bikes have bad second gear popping out. Rare. Look for failed fork seals to weed out the wheelie wanna bees.

Mine uses about 8 oz of oil every 2500 miles still better than some new cars.

Suspension and better seat and a price under $2500 are all you need worry about.

Big miles there!!! Testament to how great a bike it is if you still are riding it with that many miles.

I did experience a blown rear wheel bearing around 65K miles. I rode in the winter and I think the salt was the catalyst in it's failure...

I personally would LOVE to have a FZ1 but I can only fit so many bikes, for now. The Bandit is very sentimental and I'm getting to the point where I want to settle down with a few bikes for a few years.... We will see.

Hope it works out! the FZ1 is a phenomenal bike...