Upgrade Yamaha FZ1 Fazer

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Upgrade Yamaha FZ1 Fazer

Upgrade Yamaha FZ1 Fazer
Yamaha FZ1 Fazer

Both Yamaha FZ1 models already shine with a high degree of perfection in their standard condition. It is correspondingly difficult to find accessories that really make them better. Every now and then it still works.

Ralf Schneider

04/10/2008

The FZ1 Fazer with half-shell cladding and the unclad FZ1 have identical motors and ancillary units. Contrary to the original statements from Yamaha, we now know that the chassis, including the fork set-up, are identical. In addition to the half-shell, the only noteworthy differences are the handlebar positions of different heights, a main stand and the more comfortable accommodation of the passenger on the Fazer. So what works on one also works on the other. Since model year 2008, both models have been uniformly equipped with ABS, previously the FZ1 was only available without ABS, the Fazer only with. The brakes themselves were always the same on both models, with or without ABS.

Has at one point Yamaha since the first edition of the FZ1 sisters apparently quietly and secretly improved in terms of response and load change behavior. In the top test in MOTORRAD 8/2006, the five-valve four-cylinder engine was clearly criticized and points were deducted, but it has now reached a decent normal level. Even on the wonderfully winding roads in the southern French hinterland, the MOTORRAD testers no longer found any reason to improve the engine’s manners with the help of a power commander or other interventions in engine management. The situation is different when the FZ1 engine is not exactly exhilarating. It remains an issue, as is the clearly noticeable nervousness in the steering, which can be discharged into nodding handlebar flaps with appropriate impulses.

tire


Upgrade Yamaha FZ1 Fazer

A set of sporty road tires: Michelin Pilot Road 2.

With its first tires (Michelin Pilot Road “S” / “D”) the FZ1 has only one problem: sooner or later it will be worn out. If you then simply pull up the next sentence of the same type, you won’t do anything wrong. The tires work quickly on a good level even in cool temperatures, they like in dry as well as in wet conditions with good grip and ensure pleasant steering properties.

However, the stiff chassis of the FZ1 makes you want more, which is why MOTORRAD first chose two road tires from sporty talents, the Metzeler Sportec M3 »L« and the Michelin Pilot Power. The testers immediately felt at home with the Metzeler; it already adhered excellently when new. An impression that lasted. While the Pilot Road brought the FZ1 to the limit of its lean angle, the Sportec finally made it a pot and footrest scraper. Nevertheless, the liability is not the real sensation at the Metzeler. I like the security that it conveys in difficult situations even more. Narrow road, left-hand bend on the slope, on the outside there is gravel, an oncoming off-road vehicle driver is lucky not to have to meet himself, and the line runs 20 centimeters past the split. The Sportec is worth its weight in gold. When started, the Pilot Power is no worse. However, during the first few kilometers he feels as if he has to sit down on the rim first. Both sports tires do not quite come close to the series tires in terms of handiness, but the differences in force when turning are very small.

Handiness remains the specialty of the Miche-lin Pilot Road 2, the further development of the Pilot Road. This is the easiest way to fold the FZ1 in an inclined position. But in the lowest elevations, the Pilot Road 2 has little stabilizing inhibition against even greater inclination, which gives the driver the impression of being wobbly. He has to steer with feeling and believe that the grip will be enough. That takes some effort. None of the tires tested was able to suppress the FZ1’s tendency to kickback, so a steering damper is required

Steering damper


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Artist

The choice fell on the Wilbers Road / Race steering damper.

The FZ1 wedges the handlebars when accelerating rapidly and / or at high speeds on undulating roads. A certain nervousness of the steering is always noticeable on such slopes. The first choice in combating this phenomenon is a steering damper. It should be as smooth as possible for slow steering movements, when turning or in tight bends, and it should dampen abundantly in the case of rough movements.

The choice fell on a model from Wilbers, which costs 249 euros including the mounting kit for the FZ1. The damper requires great care when positioning the retaining clip so that it always remains free and the damper travel is not overexcited. Under no circumstances should it be misused as a steering stop.

In the lightest setting, the damper is hardly noticeable when driving slowly, but even those who turn ten to twelve out of 23 clicks can still circle around a traffic island after a short period of getting used to. The dampening effect would then be sufficient for a brisk lap on the Nordschleife

Brake pads


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Artist

With the brake pads from Brembo SA / SP you can save just under four euros compared to the standard parts.

The usual price advantage of accessory brake pads compared to standard parts is less significant with the FZ1. A set of front brake pads costs 73.16 euros, and the rear pair of pads costs 41.13 euros. In contrast, you can save just under four euros with Brembo pads in an SA mix (front 73.80 euros, rear 36.95 euros), only the pads from AP-Racing (front 58.89 euros, rear 30.37 euros) are around 25 euros cheaper with a complete change.

In comparative measurements, the two sets of accessory pads almost achieved the performance of the standard equipment. The average deceleration from 100 km / h was 9.3 instead of 9.5 m / s², so with standard pads the Yamaha comes to a stop 87 centimeters earlier. If one takes into account the fact that these values ​​were determined under perfect conditions and by extremely experienced drivers, the differences become even more relative.

If the series linings are used to fully decelerate on a grippy road surface, the FZ1 sometimes vigorously lifts the rear wheel, and the driver should be ready to release the brake in good time before the rollover. With the accessory coverings, the stoppie warning time is a tad longer.

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The 16-tooth sprocket from Enuma is already available for 20.70 euros.

The assembly of the 16-tooth sprocket from Enuma (20.70 euros) is not easy for beginners. In front of the sprocket cover, which is screwed on several times, there is a shift rod, which is best dismantled together with the left footrest mounting plate. So the small operation initially throws up a respectable pile of parts.

But screwing around two corners is worth it. Thanks to the shorter gear ratio, the tractive effort on the rear wheel increases, so the FZ1 with a 16-tooth pinion can pull through from 60 to 100 km / h half a second faster than with the 17-tooth, from 100 to 160 km / h it gains two and up 180 another seven tenths of a second. As is so often the case, these measured values ​​only incompletely express what the stronger punch brings in driving fun. There is no measurable increase in consumption in country roads.

As far as entering the shorter translation is concerned, it is necessary to coordinate with the inspector from TuV or DEKRA beforehand. If the change makes up less than eight percent of the series, there is no obligation to submit a new emissions and noise report. However, the decision as to whether or not to approve is entirely at the discretion of the auditor. Nobody is entitled to it.

silencer


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Sdun

The Bos pot pushes the performance of the FZ1 by almost six hp.

Evil tongues claim that the FZ1 is actually an exhaust with a motorcycle on it. This is of course grossly exaggerated, but many FZ1 owners are still swapping the 6.9 kilogram series pot for slimmer, light accessory dampers. MOTORRAD chose a 2.2 kg hexagonal carbon damper from Akrapovic (698.53 euros) and a GP1 stainless steel damper from Bos (3.4 kg, 469 euros), each with an intermediate tube. Because they were homologated before June 18, 2006, both can be driven without the use of a catalytic converter, and the standard Exup is no longer required. The FZ1 carries the main catalytic converter in the manifold, with only one additional element in the tailpipe. Akrapovic offers a secondary catalytic converter for retrofitting for 121.38 euros.

Both accessory dampers give the FZ1 engine more power. With the Bos pot, the difference is almost six hp, the finely crafted Akrapovic damper pushes the output by 4.2 hp. Small dents in the torque curve are retained in the four-cylinder, but overall the curve is on a higher level.

Conclusion

The slightly better FZ1 / Fazer always has a high-quality steering damper that runs smoothly in normal driving conditions. Should a cooperative test engineer be found for the purpose of legalization, a 16-tooth pinion increases driving fun and dynamics immensely. Metzeler Sportec M3 »L» or Michelin Pilot Power are recommended for sporty drivers, a Bos damper for those for whom 147 standard horsepower is not enough.

Addresses

tire
Metzeler Pirelli Deutschland GmbH, 80992 Munich, phone 089/149080, www.metzelermoto.de

Michelin Michelin Reifenwerke AG & Co KGaA, 76159 Karlsruhe, phone 0721/5303349, www.michelin.de

Steering damper
Wilbers Products GmbH, 48527 Nordhorn, phone 05921/727170, www.wilbers.de

Brake pads
AP-Racing France Equipment, 76437 Wintersdorf, phone 07229/697070
Brembo Brune GmbH, 48291 Telgte, phone 02504/73440, www.brunegmbh.de

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Enuma Motorrad Schuller GmbH, 68649 Grob-Rohrheim, phone 06245/9947910, www.enuma.de

silencer
Akrapovic JAMparts Fahrzeugtechnik Vertriebs GmbH, 71282 Hemmingen, Telephone 07150/970565, www.akrapovic.de
Bos Auspuff GmbH, 49828 Neuenhaus, phone 05941/4793, www.bosauspuff.de

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