Cookie Monster Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Hello y’all! I’m in my mid-30s and finally got around to getting my M1 license. Took and passed the safety course and recently picked up a red 2017 FZ-07 for my first bike. Changed the oil/filter and coolant this past weekend and rode her 40+ miles on Easter. Thoroughly enjoying it so far and getting more comfortable on the road with every passing mile. Here’s Lexie 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balkor2 Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 WOOT!! Super Super cool Welcome 2022 Yamaha MT-07 Cyan Storm, 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 [VN2000A], 1997 Yamaha YZF600R - Thundercat [project] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple Jim Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Welcome to the board, Cookie Monster! Enjoy the FZ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator Pursuvant Posted April 12, 2023 Global Moderator Share Posted April 12, 2023 You will get lots of help from all your new friends on the forum. If I can suggest, turn some attention to riding gear and safety equip, and make friends with the best rider you know, and learn from them. Practice - and don't ride outside of what you've practiced. Never let other riders pull you up to speeds above what you practice. Enjoy! And about Lexie, she's pregnant with lots of parts and accessories she already wants. Choose how to spend $$ carefully. Suspension good place to start 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, balkor2 said: WOOT!! Super Super cool Welcome 5 hours ago, Triple Jim said: Welcome to the board, Cookie Monster! Enjoy the FZ! TY! 4 hours ago, Pursuvant said: You will get lots of help from all your new friends on the forum. If I can suggest, turn some attention to riding gear and safety equip, and make friends with the best rider you know, and learn from them. Practice - and don't ride outside of what you've practiced. Never let other riders pull you up to speeds above what you practice. Enjoy! And about Lexie, she's pregnant with lots of parts and accessories she already wants. Choose how to spend $$ carefully. Suspension good place to start I’ve already got the basics (helmet, gloves, armored jacket and pants) and want to eventually get one of those airbag vests. Definitely gonna practice with a good buddy of mine soon who’s been riding for almost two decades. There’s a city college close by with large lots I can use. As for Lexie being pregnant… she has new spark plugs, a tail-tidy, LED brake light & turn signals, and a windscreen on the way. I haven’t looked much into the suspension, is that a worthwhile upgrade? Edited April 12, 2023 by Cookie Monster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator mjh937 Posted April 12, 2023 Global Moderator Share Posted April 12, 2023 @Cookie Monster, I was amazed how much difference a new shock made to the handling, especially on the first gen bikes (mine is a 2015). I waited two years before I upgraded mine and wish I had done it sooner. The stock shock is tolerable, but it definitely one of the few weak points in the bike. You do not want to know how much I have spent on upgrades and accessories, but most of them are not really necessary. The bike is my fun toy so I tend to spend more on it than I need to . It looks like you are doing things well with the gear and practice with the help of an expert. Welcome to the club! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 2 hours ago, mjh937 said: @Cookie Monster, I was amazed how much difference a new shock made to the handling, especially on the first gen bikes (mine is a 2015). I waited two years before I upgraded mine and wish I had done it sooner. The stock shock is tolerable, but it definitely one of the few weak points in the bike. You do not want to know how much I have spent on upgrades and accessories, but most of them are not really necessary. The bike is my fun toy so I tend to spend more on it than I need to . It looks like you are doing things well with the gear and practice with the help of an expert. Welcome to the club! Thank you for the welcome and info. I'll definitely look into suspension down the road. I know all about toys and the money sink they can be. I have a Honda S2000 with more money into it than I paid for the car . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balkor2 Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 (edited) 18 hours ago, Cookie Monster said: I’ve already got the basics (helmet, gloves, armored jacket and pants) and want to eventually get one of those airbag vests. From experience, you will lay the back over or drop it. It happens to everyone. So Don't forget a good pair of shoes! They will need to protect feet from being crushed, and they will need to protect your ankles. Been on bikes for 40+ years, I still practice in parking lots doing figure eights, stop starting. Evasive maneuvers, hard turns. For me it is fun and safe because of the lack of other motor vehicles in distractions and safety for them as much as for you. Highly recommend keeping up on it. and developing a routine(s) for your practices. For me on my way home from work, I like to stop in an empty parking lot with multiple islands. And for about 15 minutes weaving between them, tight circles, and slow turns which are extremely hard. Teaches counter steering and counter balancing. it is extremely important to develop proper/good habits Edited April 13, 2023 by balkor2 3 2022 Yamaha MT-07 Cyan Storm, 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 [VN2000A], 1997 Yamaha YZF600R - Thundercat [project] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Evill_Ed Posted April 13, 2023 Premium Member Share Posted April 13, 2023 Welcome to the Forum. Ed "Do not let this bad example influence you, follow only what is good" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted April 13, 2023 Author Share Posted April 13, 2023 8 hours ago, balkor2 said: From experience, you will lay the back over or drop it. It happens to everyone. So Don't forget a good pair of shoes! They will need to protect feet from being crushed, and they will need to protect your ankles. Been on bikes for 40+ years, I still practice in parking lots doing figure eights, stop starting. Evasive maneuvers, hard turns. For me it is fun and safe because of the lack of other motor vehicles in distractions and safety for them as much as for you. Highly recommend keeping up on it. and developing a routine(s) for your practices. For me on my way home from work, I like to stop in an empty parking lot with multiple islands. And for about 15 minutes weaving between them, tight circles, and slow turns which are extremely hard. Teaches counter steering and counter balancing. it is extremely important to develop proper/good habits I actually have been looking at getting a pair of shoes/boots soon. I currently ride with some decent leather boots but I don't want to ruin them. Will definitely incorporate lots of practice in parking lots, I want to make it a habit to practice like you and hopefully be able to claim to have been on bikes for as long as you. Thank you. 6 hours ago, Evill_Ed said: Welcome to the Forum. Ed Thanks, Ed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZ not MT Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 Here ya go.... It's worked well for me! 2WDW Flash MWR air filter R6 throttle tube Bitubo XZE11 shock Sonic Fork Springs/heavier oil Michelin PR4 tires EBC HH front brake pads Spiegler SS front brake lines EBC HH rear brake pads Vortex 520 sprockets 16/44 DID ERV3 chain Evotech radiator guard Shogun frame sliders OES axle sliders Gilles Chain Adjuster Gilles titanium locking axle nut Mirror extenders Blindspot mirrors Osram Night Racer light bulb Denali Soundbomb Mini Horn Mad Hornets levers Dart Manta windscreen Barkbuster Storm hand guards 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyribs Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 (edited) Congrats on the new toy! I can't think of a better bike to have fun with whilebgetting used to the street. These things are just so easy to ride. I'll second the comments about a good shock and good boots. I've dropped bikes twice due to shoe laces getting tangled in foot controls and being unable to simply put my foot down. RST makes fantastic proper riding boots that are 100% waterproof, properly protective and cost less than the work boots I wear everyday. I've crashed a ton of dirt bikes and I've lowsided several street bikes when out playing too hard. Just a hazard of the game. 90% of the damage on my gear is on my feet, knees and hands, so that's where I don't penny pinch on gear. Enjoy, be safe and have fun! Edited April 15, 2023 by shinyribs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balkor2 Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 1 hour ago, shinyribs said: Congrats on the new toy! I can't think of a better bike to have fun with whilebgetting used to the street. These things are just so easy to ride. I'll second the comments about a good shock and good boots. I've dropped bikes twice due to shoe laces getting tangled in foot controls and getting unable to simply put my foot down. RST makes fantastic proper riding boots that are 100% waterproof, properly protective and only cost less than the work boots I wear everyday. I've crashed a ton of dirt bikes and I've lowsided several street bikes when out playing too hard. Just a hazard of the game. 90% of the damage on my gear is on my feet, knees and hands, so that's where I don't penny pinch on gear. Enjoy, be safe and have fun! Serious Good Advice!! Thanks for sharing 2022 Yamaha MT-07 Cyan Storm, 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 [VN2000A], 1997 Yamaha YZF600R - Thundercat [project] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted April 14, 2023 Author Share Posted April 14, 2023 3 hours ago, shinyribs said: Congrats on the new toy! I can't think of a better bike to have fun with whilebgetting used to the street. These things are just so easy to ride. I'll second the comments about a good shock and good boots. I've dropped bikes twice due to shoe laces getting tangled in foot controls and getting unable to simply put my foot down. RST makes fantastic proper riding boots that are 100% waterproof, properly protective and only cost less than the work boots I wear everyday. I've crashed a ton of dirt bikes and I've lowsided several street bikes when out playing too hard. Just a hazard of the game. 90% of the damage on my gear is on my feet, knees and hands, so that's where I don't penny pinch on gear. Enjoy, be safe and have fun! I feel like I chose the right bike more and more everyday. Thank you for the kind words and the boot recommendation, I'll look into a pair ASAP. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple Jim Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 4 minutes ago, Cookie Monster said: I feel like I chose the right bike more and more everyday. That's a good feeling. I've been riding for 45 years, and I feel the same way about my MT-07. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyribs Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 I sold my FZ07 and got a FZ 09. I like the 09 but miss the 07, and I've never missed a bike that I sold. I've been shopping for crashed 07's to build. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator Pursuvant Posted April 15, 2023 Global Moderator Share Posted April 15, 2023 10 minutes ago, shinyribs said: ...got a FZ 09. I like the 09... I thought, and still do that the xsr900 is better looking than my xsr700. It's got that motor, that raw meat look that you better respect or... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyribs Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 (edited) I'm 6-3, 220lbs. A taller seat and cars helped the 07 a lot, but I just physically fit on a 09 better. 07 handles WAY better, wheelies WAY easier, has no fussy electronics, the torque hits harder down low and it gets another 10mpg. It's really just a better bike. As long as you're not a tall guy with busted knees and ankles The current XSR 900's look great, but for the early Gens, your 700 is a much better looking bike imo. The cast 900 frames look off and the bottom tank edge curves away from the frame like it was supposed to even go on that bike. The 700's are tidy. Edited April 15, 2023 by shinyribs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted April 17, 2023 Author Share Posted April 17, 2023 Got some boots today! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triple Jim Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 (edited) On 4/15/2023 at 7:21 PM, shinyribs said: A taller seat and cars helped the 07 a lot... I've never though of cars as helpful. Edited April 17, 2023 by Triple Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balkor2 Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 On 4/15/2023 at 7:21 PM, shinyribs said: I'm 6-3, 220lbs. 6'2" fat lbs AKA Fat old taller man. In progress of getting springs and upgrading front forks. In addition to my 97 project, and Fanny Have not sat on an 09, So not sure how it would feel. My general rule is I don't sit on bikes unless I am willing to buy it. Some Dealer's don't like that idea. Not sure why? 2022 Yamaha MT-07 Cyan Storm, 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 [VN2000A], 1997 Yamaha YZF600R - Thundercat [project] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyribs Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 12 hours ago, Triple Jim said: I've never though of cars as helpful. Cars suck! That supposed to be "bars". Typing is hard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyribs Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 9 hours ago, balkor2 said: Have not sat on an 09, So not sure how it would feel. My general rule is I don't sit on bikes unless I am willing to buy it. Nice and roomy! But also more top heavy and overall less nimble than an 07. And a 10mpg hit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyribs Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 17 hours ago, Cookie Monster said: Got some boots today! What did you go with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted April 18, 2023 Author Share Posted April 18, 2023 31 minutes ago, shinyribs said: What did you go with? Found someone selling a pair of TCX Competizione S in my exact size on Offerup nearby for $40. He barely used them for a couple of street rides, they're practically new! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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