Lusiphur Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Hey folks. Some of you might know me from the Ninja 300 forums. Same userid. I have also had a mod named after me over there as I debadged my Ninja SE to get rid of the stickers I hated. Ive owned the following bikes in the past Suzuki katana 600 Honda CBR600f2 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Honda CBR600RR Buell CityX [XB9SX] Buell Firbolt XBR1200 I just picked up my FZ-07. I've named it T2 as the color scheme is called liquid graphite. I had been searching for another Buell XB9SX and when I heard about the FZ-09 and then the 07, I decided to wait and check them out. Turns out, the 07 was exactly what I was looking for. So without anymore build up, here is my first pic. My Ninja 300 is pretty decked out, so expect some changes to T2 My first planned mods are a Tail Tidy and to replace all 4 of the turn signals with something a little more appealing. I also want a small windscreen just to cover up the wires. I really like the OEM Yamaha one and then I will get adjustable shorty levers. I am very happy with how comfortable this bike is and will be using it to commute to work. A new more aggressive sounding exhaust and a tuner to remap the AFR will be in the works too, but since exhausts are being developed by a bunch of companies, I am going to be patient and wait to see what all of the choices bring. Here is my Ninja 300. The Bar you see if part of my Ventura Pack system. I normally do not have that on. I am going to need to get the appropriate one for T2 My other cool mod is my helmet. This is a custom airbrushed SHoei X-11. I have an Interphone F4 Bluetooth system on it so I can listen to Music, GPS Directions and know when I get an incoming phone call. No Worries. I pull over and stop to talk. That's just too distracting and dangerous IMHO. Siri on the iPhone actually makes the Interphone F4 extremely powerful. The wife and I are DINKS. Double Income No Kids, so we do have a bunch of toys. I have a tricked out 400+RWHP Saturn Sky Redline The wife has 220HP First Gen Super Charged Mini Cooper S My other passion is 4 wheeling. I have a 2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon on 37s with tons of mods. and our normal vehicle is a Ford F-150 STX. I can use this to tow the jeep on a trailer or transport the bikes when need be. Our last little bit of silliness is a Propane Powered Go-Ped and an electric Pocket Bike It's good to be here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator Guru Posted August 3, 2014 Global Moderator Share Posted August 3, 2014 Nice set of toys you got there. Living the American dream! God Bless Capitalism 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qjohnson Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I'm jealous! Hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizin Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 You should use the bike pics and enter the featured member of the week contest here Yamaha MT-10 ForumYamaha Tracer 900 Forum Yamaha Ténéré 700 Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusiphur Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 I will put something together and do that. The wife and I rode to dinner on the FZ-07 tonight. It barely felt like I had a passenger. This bike is so awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njdevils1990 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Awesome! Another member who came from the Buell world! 2003 Buell XB9R (2011-2011) Crashed 2009 Buell 1125CR (2011-2013) Sold 2015 Yamaha FZ-07 (2014-?) Current Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusiphur Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 Heck yea, I still follow EBR. His new bike is sick, but its not what I was looking for as far as a street bike. The 07 seems to follow all the principles that Erik believed in. I have no doubt in my mind the FZ-07 and 09 would get a serious thumbs up from Mr. Buell himself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusiphur Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 As I have done on another forum, I will use this thread to post my bikes progression and keep everything in one place. Yamaha Cowl [This winter I am having it painted to match the Graphitte on the rest of the bike. Evotech Performance Radiator Guard CRG Shorty Clutch Lever CRG Shorty Brake Lever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusiphur Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 I just went out for about an hour ride. The CRG levers make a huge difference. Not only did I adjust the distance from the lever to the handlebar, but I spent time and rotated both assemblies so that the Mirrors were better aligned and perfectly up/down for optimal reach and leverage. I cruised around 70mph and was surprised as how comfortable that was. It must be my 5'5" height but the wind was hitting me squarely in the chest and I had zero pressure on my helmet. The end result was my neck muscles never had any strain. I was expecting this to be the opposite of my Ninja 300, where, oddly enough, I like the FZ-07 better at speed. Time for a double bubble on the Ninja. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusiphur Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 So I went to EBR the other day and saw that he is jumping back into the Street fighter again. It's too much bike for me, but pretty cool. So Today, I took apart the rear of my bike So I could install a Fender Eliminator that I bought off Ebay. I had exchanged numerous emails with the seller because he has matching front LED lights that maintain the DRLs and it comes with a nice and small License plate light I am very happy with the final Product. Here is a shot from the back Side view which is so much better without that big rudder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusiphur Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Aluminum radiator Guards installed after some Dremel work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusiphur Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 My Front LEDs [Which match the rear LEDS] that have the DRL wire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Truth Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Holy Cow dude do you have a link to this fender eliminator with LED's on ebay? You're bike looks so darn good <3 "Shoot? I'm a hippie. The only thing I've shot is acid. I heard of a dude snorted it once. Thought his nose was a kangaroo and the moon was a dog! WOOH!" - The Truth (GTA San Andreas) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusiphur Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 I do. Here is his Ebay Storehttp://stores.ebay.com/customizedbikeparts And Here is his Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/Customizedbikeparts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Truth Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Awesome! Thanks man! Are they an easy install? I have never worked on a bike before but i want to do all the maintenance and mods myself! "Shoot? I'm a hippie. The only thing I've shot is acid. I heard of a dude snorted it once. Thought his nose was a kangaroo and the moon was a dog! WOOH!" - The Truth (GTA San Andreas) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Truth Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Are your front LED's the same ones that come with the tail tidy for 75$? "Shoot? I'm a hippie. The only thing I've shot is acid. I heard of a dude snorted it once. Thought his nose was a kangaroo and the moon was a dog! WOOH!" - The Truth (GTA San Andreas) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Truth Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Oh and do you have a link for those shorty levers too? They also look bomb man! You have good taste in vehicles over all dude! I'm gonna copy all your mods and come up to Pennsylvania from MD and you'll think you're seeing double! HEHEHE "Shoot? I'm a hippie. The only thing I've shot is acid. I heard of a dude snorted it once. Thought his nose was a kangaroo and the moon was a dog! WOOH!" - The Truth (GTA San Andreas) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusiphur Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Its really not too bad. The fronts are especially easy. To tighten down the nut, though, you need a solid set of needle nose pliers to fit in the opening. I can take better pics of that in the future if needed. The rears, as noted, need a nut and bolt as you end ip,removing a piece so the push pins dont fit anymore. The fix for that has been documented a couple of times on the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Truth Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 The rears, as noted, need a nut and bolt as you end ip,removing a piece so the push pins dont fit anymore. The fix for that has been documented a couple of times on the forumI have no idea what you said here mate. But i just ordered the tail tidy for 75$ should be here in a couple of days. Do you know where i can get those shorty levers too? And this nut and bolt i need? Home depot? Will that work? "Shoot? I'm a hippie. The only thing I've shot is acid. I heard of a dude snorted it once. Thought his nose was a kangaroo and the moon was a dog! WOOH!" - The Truth (GTA San Andreas) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qjohnson Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I have the same tail tidy sitting in the garage. Just waiting on the bike still lol. It actually looks pretty good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Truth Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I have the same tail tidy sitting in the garage. Just waiting on the bike still lol. It actually looks pretty good! Same exact problem here bro, put the 1500$ deposit down like July 24th still no liquid graphite FZ07 :'( "Shoot? I'm a hippie. The only thing I've shot is acid. I heard of a dude snorted it once. Thought his nose was a kangaroo and the moon was a dog! WOOH!" - The Truth (GTA San Andreas) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusiphur Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Tonight I rotated my handlebars backwards. I always felt like they were not installed at the correct angle. After rotating them backwards, the turn signal indicator, horn button and the section with the hazards and on off switch are now rotated properly. After viewing that, I am positive they were rotated too far forward. I did a quick side to side check and I have the same distance between the bar ends and tank as I do on my other bike. It felt SOOOOOOOO much better on the test ride Lenny Here is a picture that shows what I meant by using bolts instead of pushpins for the fender eliminator, and because my bike is sexy, I had to take a new side picture. This is purely to brag. No technical blah blah needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusiphur Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 You two can live vicariously through me until your FZ's arrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howlinhoss Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Paint the frame cover and heel guard! It will look so much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusiphur Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 I am trying to decide if I want to paint those black Or have a local shop powder coat them to match the rims. The easiest option would be to paint them to match the rear swing arm, but when do I take the easiest option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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