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Standard Mods?
« on: 20 April 2018, 01:07:16 pm »
Are there any mods that i should think about with my bike?
It's a stock 2001 FZS600 68k. Been serviced and well cared for.


What has everyone else done to their bike to make it preform, sound, handle and look better?


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Re: Standard Mods?
« Reply #1 on: 20 April 2018, 01:30:38 pm »
2001 Boxeye?
If so, do the dual headlight mod if it hasn't been done already.
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Re: Standard Mods?
« Reply #2 on: 20 April 2018, 03:54:14 pm »
Ah the yearning for more. Just like me you want to spice up your fazer. Trouble is Yamaha did such a good job that if the fazer was put back into production tomorrow I honestly believe it would sell.

Nevertheless there are ways to modify it. For the relatively  cheap and easy:
Stainless radiator grill
Braided brake lines (real flair comes with getting them colour matched to other upgrades)
Seat re-upholstery. (Polish guys on eBay or DIY kits from France.
Touring screen (colour match!)
New grips (I only say this one because I bought some yesterday. I got blue bar ends to match the blue dot brake calipers cos I'm a real pro)

For a bit more cash:
Aftermarket exhaust and headers.
Upside down fork upgrade or just an upgrade to linear springs with better oil (suited to your weight)
Rear shock upgrade ( I've heard the R1s can be adapted to fit our fazers)

I'm sure others can think of many more as well. The Fazer was always a bargain bin bike made of the leftovers of others but it is far more than the sum of its parts.

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Re: Standard Mods?
« Reply #3 on: 20 April 2018, 07:31:26 pm »
forks and rear shock upgrade is all they need


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Re: Standard Mods?
« Reply #4 on: 20 April 2018, 07:39:47 pm »
 :agree

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Re: Standard Mods?
« Reply #5 on: 20 April 2018, 10:41:09 pm »
K&N air filter for a little bit more bhp (although some may disagree)

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Re: Standard Mods?
« Reply #6 on: 20 April 2018, 11:06:45 pm »
Front fender extender to keep some of the crap off the road from getting over your engine/exhaust pipes.

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Re: Standard Mods?
« Reply #7 on: 21 April 2018, 07:34:16 am »
K&N air filter for a little bit more bhp (although some may disagree)


It's more for cleaner throttle, i've had my bike Dyno'd a few times and there's no real BHP improvement, but i'm 100% certain that it contributes to a better all round feel to the bike, and would totally recommend one as well.
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Re: Standard Mods?
« Reply #8 on: 21 April 2018, 08:45:41 am »
Whenever mods are mentioned I always forget about the grips and it is one of the first things I did as I was feeling vibrations and a set of Pro Grips (I think) sorted it for me.
If you dont intend to carry pillion like me then I think removing the grab rail and lifting the numberplate right under the rear light and cut the rear guard flush makes the back end look better and is very cheap to do but also to be leagal you need to add a reflector at the bottom - my picture is before I added it and a hugger looks good with it too.
 
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Re: Standard Mods?
« Reply #9 on: 21 April 2018, 09:05:34 am »
Double bubble screen tinted, R1 or R6 pattern mirrors, renthal bars, Chinese anodised CNC brake/clutch levers, short stem smoked lens indicators. None of these will make your bike faster but will bring your bike into the 21st century in terms of looks.
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Re: Standard Mods?
« Reply #10 on: 21 April 2018, 10:58:06 pm »
Thank you all so much for the advice.
Will hopefully be collecting her Monday, theni can start thinking about the changes to be made.


I'm not looking to make her faster, but if i can make her prettier i'll be very happy :-)


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Re: Standard Mods?
« Reply #11 on: 21 April 2018, 11:19:31 pm »
bigger front sprocket nut is the number one mod ;)

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Re: Standard Mods?
« Reply #12 on: 22 April 2018, 10:23:12 am »
Not everyones cup of tea but kept my mods subtle. Renthal bars, braided hoses, exhaust, heavier fork oil, grab rail removal after advice on this site and a smoked rear light, which after my doubts turns out to be brighter than the original, de badged . All I need to do is upgrade the rear shock.

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Re: Standard Mods?
« Reply #13 on: 22 April 2018, 10:33:44 am »
Front sprocket nut, twin headlight, Orange indicator bulbs with clear lenses, hugger, fender extender, heated grips. I really like Fazersharps tail tidy too.


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Re: Standard Mods?
« Reply #14 on: 23 April 2018, 11:43:06 am »
Not everyones cup of tea but kept my mods subtle. Renthal bars, braided hoses, exhaust, heavier fork oil, grab rail removal after advice on this site and a smoked rear light, which after my doubts turns out to be brighter than the original, de badged . All I need to do is upgrade the rear shock.
I like the rims on yours when just the outside is done, I could not be arsed to do the work so I wehnt with rim tape, are yours painted or stripped. 
« Last Edit: 23 April 2018, 11:45:39 am by fazersharp »
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Re: Standard Mods?
« Reply #15 on: 23 April 2018, 11:54:08 am »
Front sprocket nut, twin headlight, Orange indicator bulbs with clear lenses, hugger, fender extender, heated grips. I really like Fazersharps tail tidy too.
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 Here is another angle, there is scope to further shape the mudguard until you get too close to the turn signal stalks. I covered the gap rail holes with black gloss sticky vinyl in a lozenge shape covering both holes with one piece but two layers to make it thicker it is nice and flat and unless you are standing next to the bike you can not see them. I was easy for me because its black but if you have a colour bike then you may struggle for a match I suggest you could go to a local sign makers who will have a big selection of colour vinyl on rolls.
 I used the same mounting holes in the guard so needed a new plate so I could drill the holes in the new position on the plate.
   
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Re: Standard Mods?
« Reply #16 on: 23 April 2018, 02:14:25 pm »
Excuse the terrible photoshop but just for shiggles here is Fazersharps foccer the cyclops edition


https://drive.google.com/open?id=1GF1nKT6raYyJ2JrzG2_yIJzEbcMw6iNg


« Last Edit: 23 April 2018, 02:15:04 pm by GhostCat »

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Re: Standard Mods?
« Reply #17 on: 23 April 2018, 02:43:33 pm »
bigger front sprocket nut is the number one mod ;)

^ While there, drop in a new front Sprocket with less teeth for more rapid acceleration. ;)

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Re: Standard Mods?
« Reply #18 on: 23 April 2018, 04:43:20 pm »
Hi Fazersharp the rims are stripped back, done by the previous owner, I plugged my grab rail holes with some rubber blind grommets so I can take them out and put the rail back on if needed and vice versa.

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Re: Standard Mods?
« Reply #19 on: 23 April 2018, 06:01:01 pm »
Double bubble screen tinted, R1 or R6 pattern mirrors, renthal bars, Chinese anodised CNC brake/clutch levers, short stem smoked lens indicators. None of these will make your bike faster but will bring your bike into the 21st century in terms of looks.
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r1 mirrors are they a stock fit and i take it you get a better view ?

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Re: Standard Mods?
« Reply #20 on: 24 April 2018, 08:28:34 am »
Double bubble screen tinted, R1 or R6 pattern mirrors, renthal bars, Chinese anodised CNC brake/clutch levers, short stem smoked lens indicators. None of these will make your bike faster but will bring your bike into the 21st century in terms of looks.
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R1 mirrors are they a stock fit and i take it you get a better view ?

Hi it's the ones up to 2008, I think the most recent ones have the electronics to tilt the mirror.
They're a bit longer and sleeker looking than fazer originals.

Here's a link-
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Replacement-Mirrors-Left-Right-Pair-for-Yamaha-YZF-R1-00-01/302589813167?hash=item4673c221af:g:FGAAAOSwz-1aTh4R


Edit- here's an even cheaper link-
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-BLACK-MOTORCYCLE-REAR-VIEW-MIRRORS-BIKE-MOTORBIKE-FOR-07-08-Yamaha-YZF-R1/322879772780?hash=item4b2d22586c:g:7Q8AAOSwk~ZaCWEO
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« Reply #21 on: 24 April 2018, 11:11:58 am »
Excuse the terrible photoshop but just for shiggles here is Fazersharps foccer the cyclops edition


https://drive.google.com/open?id=1GF1nKT6raYyJ2JrzG2_yIJzEbcMw6iNg




That looks great, if only they made them like that in the first place
I don't do rain or threat there of. dry rider only with no shame.

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Re: Standard Mods?
« Reply #22 on: 24 April 2018, 11:15:34 am »
Hi Fazersharp the rims are stripped back, done by the previous owner, I plugged my grab rail holes with some rubber blind grommets so I can take them out and put the rail back on if needed and vice versa.
Do they take much looking after - would you rather they were not done, from a maintenance ball ache point of view.
And yes I still have the grab rail and can peal off the black sticky.   
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« Reply #23 on: 24 April 2018, 06:33:47 pm »
Double bubble screen tinted, R1 or R6 pattern mirrors, renthal bars, Chinese anodised CNC brake/clutch levers, short stem smoked lens indicators. None of these will make your bike faster but will bring your bike into the 21st century in terms of looks.
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R1 mirrors are they a stock fit and i take it you get a better view ?

Hi it's the ones up to 2008, I think the most recent ones have the electronics to tilt the mirror.
They're a bit longer and sleeker looking than fazer originals.


cheers mate

Here's a link-
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Replacement-Mirrors-Left-Right-Pair-for-Yamaha-YZF-R1-00-01/302589813167?hash=item4673c221af:g:FGAAAOSwz-1aTh4R


Edit- here's an even cheaper link-
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-BLACK-MOTORCYCLE-REAR-VIEW-MIRRORS-BIKE-MOTORBIKE-FOR-07-08-Yamaha-YZF-R1/322879772780?hash=item4b2d22586c:g:7Q8AAOSwk~ZaCWEO

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Re: Standard Mods?
« Reply #24 on: 24 April 2018, 06:35:46 pm »
Hi fazersharp they can be a bit of a pain as you see the crap on them easier, going to buy some of that Vulcanet cleaner as it shifts crap really well. If they were not already done I would not have gone out of my way to do them to be honest. Look good though.
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