Possibly my first Harley Davidson

[Fizzerpilot]

Harley Davidson has mastered the art of transforming gasoline into noise with out the result of all that pesky horsepower.

Fizzer Pilot? You don't happen to ride an FZ1 do you?

I do not...

My recent loves have been a 2011 Speed Triple, 2008 B-King, and 2014 FZ09. I have often contemplated the FZ1 with a full Ivan's transformation, but the FZ09 fits the bill nicely.

 

[kawtech87]

Oh man.............

The sound you reference is what us old guys grew up with "But" the new ones are single fire with F.I. so they have a totally different exhaust note.
I used tune-able single fire ign. on all my shovels and block heads. It did change the way they ran. The dual fire was a bust in my opinion. 1st thing that hit the trash can.

Serious question. Which is better music? An old KZ1000 with Kerker headers, Mikuni 29mm smooth bores, 1075 kit jetted right and running down the road. Or an old HD V-twin tuned up right and rumbling along?

I will admit the V-twin rumble does sound good.

 

[Fizzerpilot]

This is my current scooter... Lots of upgrades, ECU flash, EBC HH pads, SS brake lines, ceramic coated Akra exhaust, etc.

 

[kawtech87]

I do not...

My recent loves have been a 2011 Speed Triple, 2008 B-King, and 2014 FZ09. I have often contemplated the FZ1 with a full Ivan's transformation, but the FZ09 fits the bill nicely.

Love the Triumphs, My dad has several real nice restored old Bonnies and TT specials. Been eyeing the new Truxton R with a drool rag recently but the price tag has me fixed on the Yamaha XSR900. I'm really digging the retro modern look of the new bikes coming out right now. Mostly because I grew up helping my dad restore his.

I had an '02 FZ1 that I should have never let go of. I loved that bike. I was my first bike bike that was actually mine and not just one I that I was borrowing from my dad.

 

[kawtech87]

This is my current scooter... Lots of upgrades, ECU flash, EBC HH pads, SS brake lines, ceramic coated Akra exhaust, etc.

Did the ECU flash fix the fueling issues the FZ09 suffered from early on?

 

[Fizzerpilot]

Did the ECU flash fix the fueling issues the FZ09 suffered from early on?

Absolutely. The flash is incredible. I had Vcyclenut flash my ECU. I remapped the fueling for the Akra, remapped the throttle by wire to reduce the throttle snatch, he also eliminated the speed restriction, adjusted the timing, closed the AIS, disabled the O2 sensor (also responsible for poor low TPS fueling), reset the fan temp, enabled quick shift... I'm probably forgetting a few things. It is a hoot to ride, extremely powerful, and mine weighs in under 400lbs wet...

 

[kawtech87]

Absolutely. The flash is incredible. I had Vcyclenut flash my ECU. I remapped the fueling for the Akra, remapped the throttle by wire to reduce the throttle snatch, he also eliminated the speed restriction, adjusted the timing, closed the AIS, disabled the O2 sensor (also responsible for poor low TPS fueling), reset the fan temp, enabled quick shift... I'm probably forgetting a few things. It is a hoot to ride, extremely powerful, and mine weighs in under 400lbs wet...

DAMN! Nice!

 

[churchmouse]

Serious question. Which is better music? An old KZ1000 with Kerker headers, Mikuni 29mm smooth bores, 1075 kit jetted right and running down the road. Or an old HD V-twin tuned up right and rumbling along?

I will admit the V-twin rumble does sound good.

Damn it you got me there but you have seen my bikes or at least some of them

I get chills thinking about the Kerker.

1105 with Dan Crower cut cams/springs shim over bucket, ported head flowed 110 on the intakes with "Big" stainless valves, 29mm Mik's and a super trap with 2 shim packs............sweet sweet music......and stupid fast for what it was.

Mad Max.......
Circa 1986 or so.

 

[kawtech87]

Damn it you got me there but you have seen my bikes or at least some of them

I get chills thinking about the Kerker.

1105 with Dan Crower cut cams/springs shim over bucket, ported head flowed 110 on the intakes with "Big" stainless valves, 29mm Mik's and a super trap with 2 shim packs............sweet sweet music......and stupid fast for what it was.

Mad Max.......
Circa 1986 or so.

Nice now you know I can't leave that one unanswered though.

 

[kawtech87]

Our 1975 Z1 900 sleeper build

Looks stock but look again. Dyna S electronic ignition, Miki 29mms with K&N pods, Era correct (and were NOS when we got them) Star Racing headers, 1075 high compression kit, warmed up cams, Jetted right and runs like a top. You can't twist the throttle on this thing and not crack a smile.





Circa.... 20 mins ago.

I just got finished rebuilding the master cylinder and cleaning the carbs. Front brakes were fading bad but not anymore. Poor old girl sits to much nowadays. She did run the Dragon a few years ago however. Wonder how longs its been since one of these was on that road before then.

Anyway now that we've Totally jacked Que's thread.

When you taken the new bike home Que?

 

[churchmouse]

Our 1975 Z1 900 sleeper build

Looks stock but look again. Dyna S electronic ignition, Miki 29mms with K&N pods, Era correct (and were NOS when we got them) Star Racing headers, 1075 high compression kit, warmed up cams, Jetted right and runs like a top. You can't twist the throttle on this thing and not crack a smile.





Circa.... 20 mins ago.

I just got finished rebuilding the master cylinder and cleaning the carbs. Front brakes were fading bad but not anymore. Poor old girl sits to much nowadays. She did run the Dragon a few years ago however. Wonder how longs its been since one of these was on that road before then.

Anyway now that we've Totally jacked Que's thread.

When you taken the new bike home Que?

Those seats were treacherous......
I had the Dyna ignition/coils as well.
Look close and I had the LTD front end on mine. Twin disk. Love to stop...

My 900 put me in the hospital. It apparently was a lot faster than I was good.....

Wait, did I see this one before...and yes......instant smiles. The torque was right there on these old 2 valve motors.

Tune up a "J" head on an 1105 and :Wowza"

Yeah, "Q" understands.....

 

[kawtech87]

Those seats were treacherous......

My 900 put me in the hospital. It apparently was a lot faster than I was good.....

Wait, did I see this one before...and yes......instant smiles. The torque was right there on these old 2 valve motors.

Tune up a "J" head on an 1105 and :Wowza"

Yeah, "Q" understands.....

Yeah, best to avoid the Armor All on the flat seats.

You may have seen it last time you came down. We have three 75 Z1s though. All three with the original PB&J paint scheme. This one is hard to tell from the other two.

 

[Que]

Our 1975 Z1 900 sleeper build

Looks stock but look again. Dyna S electronic ignition, Miki 29mms with K&N pods, Era correct (and were NOS when we got them) Star Racing headers, 1075 high compression kit, warmed up cams, Jetted right and runs like a top. You can't twist the throttle on this thing and not crack a smile.





Circa.... 20 mins ago.

I just got finished rebuilding the master cylinder and cleaning the carbs. Front brakes were fading bad but not anymore. Poor old girl sits to much nowadays. She did run the Dragon a few years ago however. Wonder how longs its been since one of these was on that road before then.

Anyway now that we've Totally jacked Que's thread.

When you taken the new bike home Que?

You haven't jacked the thread, but made it much better! If I had the talent, I would love to have one of these, but I'm an economic slave to those with skillful hands and mechanical minds.

I will be picking up something when I get back from my trip to Indy and Chicago. The question is, what will I get?

 

[Que]

I went to the dealership and the guy basically said they want to get rid of 2016's as fast as possible and they will deal Michael more on a new '16 versus a used '15. Also, the difference in price was less than $1500, so despite my practice to buy used vehicles, I may have to go with a new one this time. The only difference between the two are color and handlebars. They can find a forest green on black and add some handlebars for me.

 

[1DOWN4UP]

Mine has 113

. Real nice Harley dude.

 

[kawtech87]

. Real nice Harley dude.

Not sure if being sarcastic...... Assuming sarcasm.

Thanks. It's a 2014 Yamaha Raider SCL 1900cc. One of only 500 made that year. Mine is number 423.

Tuning Forks... Because Yamaha only makes precision instruments.

This does remind me though I really do need to get some real pics of my bike. I've been using stock photos.

 

[churchmouse]

Not sure if being sarcastic...... Assuming sarcasm.

Thanks. It's a 2014 Yamaha Raider SCL 1900cc. One of only 500 made that year. Mine is number 423.

Tuning Forks... Because Yamaha only makes precision instruments.

This does remind me though I really do need to get some real pics of my bike. I've been using stock photos.

Well......it is a clone you know.....

 

[churchmouse]

I went to the dealership and the guy basically said they want to get rid of 2016's as fast as possible and they will deal Michael more on a new '16 versus a used '15. Also, the difference in price was less than $1500, so despite my practice to buy used vehicles, I may have to go with a new one this time. The only difference between the two are color and handlebars. They can find a forest green on black and add some handlebars for me.

I am digging the dark color myself.

 

[Que]

Not sure if being sarcastic...... Assuming sarcasm.

Thanks. It's a 2014 Yamaha Raider SCL 1900cc. One of only 500 made that year. Mine is number 423.

Tuning Forks... Because Yamaha only makes precision instruments.

This does remind me though I really do need to get some real pics of my bike. I've been using stock photos.

How far are your runs? I used to detest the thought of a windshield, but I wouldn't ride without one now. I couldn't image 500 miles in the open wind.

 

[kawtech87]

Well......it is a clone you know.....

We should go back to the CZ threads and debate what constitutes a "clone". Much like a Tanfoglio and a CZ just because one is made in the style of the other doesn't mean it shares anything deeper than appearances.