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FZ1's I have owned over the years
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2004 FZ1 - This is my current ride and the bike I decided I would keep and retire with. After over 40 motorcycles this is the one I decided I wanted. Each individual is different and likes different types of motorcycles for different reasons. I have had dual sport, cruisers, sport bikes, standards and many dirt bikes. When I purchased this bike I owned the 2002 model in black. I wanted the black/silver color in the 2004 model so I found one with low mileage and bought it. I transfered all the extras I bought for the 2002 model to this 2004 model and sold the 2002 model. Since then I have installed IVAN's performance kit. I still have all the extras like the luggage rack and windscreen but don't have them on the bike at this time.
2002 FZ1 - When I finally decided the FZ1 was the bike I wanted to live with I purchased this first gen FZ1 (first gen was 2001-2005). I had both first and second gen FZ1's by this time but was disappointed with the second gen bike I had owned.
2007 FZ1 - This was the second generation FZ1 (2006-1015). I thought this would be the bike. I thought it had the same engine as the first gen bike but with fuel injection and better handling. I was wrong, the engine was not the same, just didn't feel right. I felt more like I was on an R1. Would have bought an R1 if that is what I wanted. I sold the bike after 6mo. Dont'get me wrong it was a great bike, just not what I was looking for.
2001 FZ1 - My first FZ1. It put a smile on my face every time I rode it (as my current bike does). I thought this bike was to dangerous for me at the time and sold it, bought a crusier. Missed it a lot and only had the cruiser for 6mo.