FZ1 bars

[GConn]

I just finished installing my new FZ1 bars and Oxford heated grips. I didn't know that the FZ6 bar ends did not match the 2006 FZ1 bars. Plus, all FZ1 bar ends on ebay are compatible with the FZ6

The brake lever cannot be turned downwards either. It can only be fixed at a horizontal position, which is not convenient. I don't get it...I'll be looking at it again tomorrow morning since I am out of daylight now. In the meantime, does anyone have an idea about these two issues?

 

[Sawblade]

The FZ1 bars are different between years? My 2005 bar ends screwed right in to a 2008 bar.


To rotate the brake lower, I loosened the banjo bolt a tiny bit so I could twist the brake line out of the way. You might need to bleed the brakes after doing it depending if an air bubble makes its way in while you're doing it.

 

[GConn]

The FZ1 bars are different between years? My 2005 bar ends screwed right in to a 2008 bar.


To rotate the brake lower, I loosened the banjo bolt a tiny bit so I could twist the brake line out of the way. You might need to bleed the brakes after doing it depending if an air bubble makes its way in while you're doing it.

I'm going downstairs to check again. I hope I won't be feeling stupid when I come back :scared:

 

[GConn]

Sawblade, the bars have no threads in, so the bar ends cannot be screwed in....? WTF? Shouldn't this bar have a threaded surface inside?

 

[Sawblade]

Is it a factory part or aftermarket?

 

[GConn]

Factory part. Got it from the dealer. Part # 2D1-26111-11

 

[GConn]

I tried to google it and I found this. See post #12. These seem like they'll fit??

 

[opds9091]

i had the same problem with the stock bars. When i crashed i bent the bars, so i unscrewed the bar ends and put the new bar on and the throttle side was closed, i thought it was me, so I called the dealer and told them the problem, it wound up being their error, so they took the bar from a showroom bike.

 

[lazamus69]

My dealer bought 06 fz1 bars had the thread inside the ends....bad bars you got me thinks

 

[GConn]

Yeeah, most probably. And I just saw them after I finished the installation, whicm means they are not new now. Which means I won't be exhanging them....Bad luck...thanks for the info.

 

[GConn]

To rotate the brake lower, I loosened the banjo bolt a tiny bit so I could twist the brake line out of the way. You might need to bleed the brakes after doing it depending if an air bubble makes its way in while you're doing it.

Well, at least this was sorted out. I loosened it just a bit so I could twist the line. Now I'll be talking to the dealer about the bar ends....thanks

 

[Sawblade]

I'd suggest ebay or a local bike shop for those. You can use any universal 7/8" bar end you want since they aren't threaded.

 

[GConn]

I didn't even know universal ones were available. Thanks Sawblade, you've been very helpful

 

[ready2goriding]

Factory part. Got it from the dealer. Part # 2D1-26111-11

I bought the same part number. Had threads. Wish I could be more help, ready