This is what I am talking about. It boggles the mind that you can get an '01 FZ1000 in good condition for that kind of money. They are the best, worthless machines out there. $2k... why is it even still for sale?
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This is what I am talking about. It boggles the mind that you can get an '01 FZ1000 in good condition for that kind of money. They are the best, worthless machines out there. $2k... why is it even still for sale?
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this. It's ALMOST enough to get my wife on board....and these are spring fever prices......and there are MANY out there with similar price ranges that have had suspension/etc upgrades done (setting aside any personal opinions of the definition of an "upgrade".)
The 07 FZ1 had some frame cracking issues at the welds. Stay away from anything 07. The gen 2 is more like a sportbike, has better forks, alloy frame, efi, newer tech. The thing has had an 11 year run with almost zero changes. I love my 09. Lots of easy mods out there and the bike can be had for peanuts.
What's the verdict on higher mileage examples? There's one local to me that has 142K kms on it (about 90K miles) but it's only $2.5K (Aus bikes are ALWAYS dearer). Lower K examples are around $5K.
Anything out of the ordinary to watch out for?
BTW - this is Gen 1 model.
Anything out of the ordinary to watch out for?
BTW - this is Gen 1 model.
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Higher mileage means more worn out. Doesn't matter what.
Personally, I'd rather have a well cared-for higher mileage FZ1 than one with 25K of thrashing. Not all miles are equal.
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.
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.
That's my major concern really - everything else like running gear, etc I can see what condition it's in.
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....
Heh-heh-heh ...
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.
My FZ1 had 73K miles when I retired it and sold it for what I paid for it...
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...
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