2002 Yamaha FZS1000P
| A.K.A.: | Fazer FZ1 |
| 0-60: | 3.01 seconds stock |
| 0-100: | 6.48 seconds stock |
| Stock 1/4 Mile: | 10.55 @ 129.7 |
| Stock WHP: | 126 @ 9750RPM |
| Stock WTQ: | 74 @ 7750RPM |
How it came to be: After getting *just* too comfortable with the Bandit I decided rather than perform scheduled maintenance and downgrade the exhaust I would just upgrade to a bike that was quieter, twice as powerful, half as many miles, had better stopping power, and a more comfortable seating position... and all for only ~ double what I would spend on that maintenance. It also has a fuel gauge, fully adjustable suspension, larger fuel tank.... and did I mention twice the power? :)
I got to looking on craigslist while the idea was still thumping around in my head and found two local sellers, both with great bikes. After contacting both and meeting one near Oglevy downtown, that owner went for a ride down LSD and around town with me. SOLD! The bike was everything I had hoped and more. I hopped on a train the next day and headed downtown to pick it up.
Alas, the Bandit was still in such great shape that it was gone in a week, and my total depreciation in 3 years and thousands of miles of ownership? $0.00! Things worked out rather well if you ask me :)
Mods:
History:
Picked up and rode home!
Inspected oil, coolant, and EXUP system. Tightened throttle and clutch cable play to spec. Wiped everything down by hand with degreaser, protected plastics with 303 aerospace and paint with carnauba... It looks AMAZING now (even moreso than before!). Spent some time moving the suspension settings mostly back to stock.