Very surprised at how different a sportbike is than a standard

[KSGregman]

Originally Posted by G-Rex

...I probably will not buy another sportbike ever again. I'm not selling them, I just won't be buying more like them.

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Same...

My riding tastes have changed over the years. I used to be all over the agility...and raw power of a sportbike. Now, I compromise....the M109-R has a more comfortable riding position...but has a ton of power and torque. It gives away agility...but still acquits itself well in the twisties. I honestly still am in love with the lines of that bike too.

That said, though...my mind has been daydreaming all winter of a new Kawasaki Concours 14.....in black, of course...and several motorcycle vacations this year. I figure big changes in life require big changes in riding preferences....and being out on the open road to parts unknown really REALLY appeals to me right now.

/ontopic

What did you have to do to get the ECU situation sorted with that bike? Buy a new harness altogether? Did it have a title too?

[Kaneman]

Originally Posted by KSGregman

/offtopic

Same...

My riding tastes have changed over the years. I used to be all over the agility...and raw power of a sportbike. Now, I compromise....the M109-R has a more comfortable riding position...but has a ton of power and torque. It gives away agility...but still acquits itself well in the twisties. I honestly still am in love with the lines of that bike too.

That said, though...my mind has been daydreaming all winter of a new Kawasaki Concours 14.....in black, of course...and several motorcycle vacations this year. I figure big changes in life require big changes in riding preferences....and being out on the open road to parts unknown really REALLY appeals to me right now.

/ontopic

What did you have to do to get the ECU situation sorted with that bike? Buy a new harness altogether? Did it have a title too?

My last bike was a '95 Magna, so this is a big change. The FZ1 started being very uncomfortable to me, and I've owned 4 bikes with very similar ergonomics. Hopefully I'll be comfy on the CBR...but the seat is a bitch.

I bought a used ECU from a local motorcycle salvage place for $200. Popped it in, turned the key and still the fuel pump didn't run. I bypassed the tip (bank) sensor by connecting some wires and she fired right up. Runs like a champ now.

Clear title, in hand, not salvaged...almost too good to be true.

[KSGregman]

Originally Posted by Kaneman

My last bike was a '95 Magna, so this is a big change. The FZ1 started being very uncomfortable to me, and I've owned 4 bikes with very similar ergonomics. Hopefully I'll be comfy on the CBR...but the seat is a bitch.

I bought a used ECU from a local motorcycle salvage place for $200. Popped it in, turned the key and still the fuel pump didn't run. I bypassed the tip (bank) sensor by connecting some wires and she fired right up. Runs like a champ now.

Clear title, in hand, not salvaged...almost too good to be true.

So you're hooked up for $1,800 or so.....strong work!

[Kaneman]

Originally Posted by KSGregman

So you're hooked up for $1,800 or so.....strong work!

I'm $2,100 into it after replacing the tires and ECM, changing the oil, coolant and brake pads, and putting some new grips on. I still need to order a fairing bolt kit ($50 from Lockhart Phillips).

But yea, she's completely road worthy for around half the price of other comparable bikes.

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by Kaneman

My last bike was a '95 Magna, so this is a big change. The FZ1 started being very uncomfortable to me, and I've owned 4 bikes with very similar ergonomics. Hopefully I'll be comfy on the CBR...but the seat is a bitch.

I bought a used ECU from a local motorcycle salvage place for $200. Popped it in, turned the key and still the fuel pump didn't run. I bypassed the tip (bank) sensor by connecting some wires and she fired right up. Runs like a champ now.

Clear title, in hand, not salvaged...almost too good to be true.

Now it's an 1800 dollar bike .