For those that did the FZ1 bars

[FZ-B]

what do they cost from a dealer?

 

[Motogiro]

I want to say around 28 bucks...

 

[aaronshum]

I think it's around $40 in the US. Cost me $46 in Canada.

 

[jwhelan]

cost me $50 from local dealer in Canada.

 

[Nick J]

Since we're on the subject of FZ1 bars, what's the advantage of swapping out the FZ6 bars for FZ1 bars? More lean angle?

 

[BlueRider461]

They were $40 from the dealer. They are way better than stock as they dont have the horrid pulled back feeling that the stock bars have. The FZ1 bar is essentially flat with a small rear sweep.

I like it much better but I did just order a pair of Rizoma bars to see if I like even better than the FZ1 bar.

 

[Anesi]

I like it much better but I did just order a pair of Rizoma bars to see if I like even better than the FZ1 bar.

That's excatly the bars I had in mind for my swap. Have been adviced to do the FZ1's. They look very cool, but the Rizomas black ones just look awesome Please be sure to post a review, when you get them mounted (including pics will earn you extra creds ). Much appreciated.

/Anesi

 

[shuckle]

Does anyone have a picture?

 

[Erci]

what do they cost from a dealer?

Dealer will charge a bit over $40, but will almost never have it in stock. As Motogiro pointed out, the bar is $28 online and it'll take about the same time to get it that way. I got mine from PartShark.com --- Motorcycle Parts, Accessories, Apparel, & Merchandise.

 

[xavier296]

Looks like 57 dollars on the above website, not 28. Am I looking at the wrong year?

 

[Motogiro]

I found it for 27 and change.....You're looking for FZ1 Steering Handle. :thumbup:

 

[xavier296]

I must be dumb. Two sites, and handlebars are both 57 bucks. Maybe we aren't talking about handlebars in the steering handle pic??

Do you have to drill them to install? (you do on Ducatis for the controls)

 

[Motogiro]

I must be dumb. Two sites, and handlebars are both 57 bucks. Maybe we aren't talking about handlebars in the steering handle pic??

Do you have to drill them to install? (you do on Ducatis for the controls)

Hope this link works: http://www.partshark.com/fiche_sect...y=motorcycles&make=YAMAHA&year=2006&fveh=7088

Messed up the link at first. It should take you there now.

 

[mxgolf]

I paid about $35.00 at the Yamaha Store here. I had to drill a small hole for it was either for the throttle or the clutch side to keep them from turning on the bars. No biggie however. They are way better than the stock ones. :thumbup:

 

[Motogiro]

I paid about $35.00 at the Yamaha Store here. I had to drill a small hole for it was either for the throttle or the clutch side to keep them from turning on the bars. No biggie however. They are way better than the stock ones. :thumbup:

Yes, I had to drill the same hole. It seems a little tricky to get the hole dead on but take your time and use a piece of masking tape to help locate where the pilot nub goes. I'm remembering it on the throttle assembly. I loved me FZ1 bars. After that I was lucky enough to find a Matris Steering Damper (close-out priced) and what a difference in the handling!

 

[Erci]

Hope this link works: PartShark.com --- Motorcycle Parts, Accessories, Apparel, & Merchandise.

Messed up the link at first. It should take you there now.

Yup, the link works. $27 and change.
And the drilling thing.. the other option is to grind off the plastic knobs on the controls (this is the route I took). Very easy and controls will not spin (most motorcycles don't have these to begin with.

 

[Pelicanglider]

Here's a few pictures I took of my FZ6 after installing the FZ1 bar with SW-Motech 1" risers. The risers put the FZ1 bar grips at about the same height as the FZ6 bar and allows more room for adjustments without having to worry about smacking the tank with the switches.

 

[xavier296]

You guys are awesome, I was choosing the wrong bike for look up.

Looks like a very good ~100 buck upgrade. Next paycheck for sure.

 

[Motohead]

I made the change and what noone told me was that the bars hit the tank. Bar risers fix that but you need to add the cost of that in too.

 

[Erci]

I made the change and what noone told me was that the bars hit the tank. Bar risers fix that but you need to add the cost of that in too.

Disagree. If the bars are set up correctly, they will clear the tank just fine and still provide a position which is infinitely more comfortable than stock FZ6 bar.
Many of us run FZ1 bars without any additional hardware.