Author Topic: what did you do with your fazer today ? (Read 1594413 times)

mr self destruct · « **Reply #6175 on:** 26 May 2016, 07:19:16 pm »

Had a new front tyre fitted and killed time by test riding an MT09. Last did that about three years ago and they seem to have sorted the throttle response, otherwise it was pretty much the same as I remember.
Sat on an XSR900 too, which I found a lot more comfortable.

esetest · « **Reply #6176 on:** 26 May 2016, 08:45:53 pm »

Rode it to the accountants , then rode it home via dads house .

Grahamm · « **Reply #6177 on:** 28 May 2016, 11:33:35 am »

Yesterday I took it to Russ' Tyres in Portsmouth (he's back at Claybank Road off Burrfields Bridge, but in the unit at the end of the road) for a Bridgestone T30 to replace the old 023 front tyre.

We also had fun playing with his new laser rear-wheel alignment tool and figuring out how to get it to work when the laser was being blocked by the centre stand (and the spacers the manufacturers supply with it not actually being any use!). He did that for free and tightend my chain a tadge which is more excellent service and he's well recommended

Then I went out for a quick ride along the M27 up the M3 and back down the Morestead Road to scrub it in and decided I really like it

It felt a little lively when I first set out, but I got used to the feeling quickly and it was really nice through the twisties, well planted and giving good feedback.

Lots of fun

Ben Diesel · « **Reply #6178 on:** 28 May 2016, 04:47:33 pm »

I sold it

joebloggs · « **Reply #6179 on:** 28 May 2016, 05:40:26 pm »

Ordered the steel for my bespoke seat subframe, £23 + delivery including 2 mandrel bends to match contour of tank. Just hope my measurments work out OK or I'll have a very elaborate doorstop

fazerscotty · « **Reply #6180 on:** 28 May 2016, 09:16:25 pm »

Carried out a transfusion - this will upset some people..........
Oil used - Asda 10W40 Semi Synthetic. £11 for 5 Litres.
Been using it for ages in all kinds of vehicles - no issues at all.
I change the oil & filter on the Fazer at approx 4,000 miles or 6 months whichever comes round soonest.
Tomorrow, the head bearings will be changed and the rear shock linkage will receive a good cleaning and lubing, not to mention spark plugs and front brake pads ready for next weeks MOT.
Whilst I'm getting jiggy with it I may service the EXUP as I haven't touched that since I bought the bike 2 years/16,000 miles ago

Tangoman · « **Reply #6181 on:** 29 May 2016, 08:44:24 pm »

Over the winter I have had my Fazer re-sprayed, new plugs, air filter serviced brakes, just the oil and filter to change and added a new can

nickodemon · « **Reply #6182 on:** 29 May 2016, 09:03:45 pm »

Went for a fazer blast with a fellow foccer to lochwinnoch - largs - gourock , then a quick race with a new bmw 535. I was much quicker on straights and fast bends but couldnt match his speeds around slow corners and roundabouts. ludicrous speeds all the way home

sinto · « **Reply #6183 on:** 29 May 2016, 10:41:19 pm »

Went to this event https://www.facebook.com/events/461960820640492/?ti=cl
Then went a wee spirited run with a couple of mates afterwards......
Ballich, Drymen, Aberfoyle, Dukes Pass, Loch Katrine, back the same way as far as Drymen then onto Carbeth Inn then home, 96 miles of smiles

Great day but I'm absolutely shattered and as a bonus the sun was out all day, yeah I know Scotland had sun ALL DAY!

mickvp · « **Reply #6184 on:** 30 May 2016, 12:41:43 am »

I never made it to the event Colin, but I did get out on the bike (with SWMBO

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sinto · « **Reply #6185 on:** 30 May 2016, 07:33:14 am »

Quote from: mickvp on 30 May 2016, 12:41:43 am

I never made it to the event Colin, but I did get out on the bike (with SWMBO )

And you look really happy about it Mick

mickvp · « **Reply #6186 on:** 30 May 2016, 08:06:42 am »

I tried to explain to her how much less enjoyment I got going out with her no-leaning dead weight on the back... But she didnae get it

esetest · « **Reply #6187 on:** 30 May 2016, 09:50:00 am »

Packed and ready for a few days biking round Wales .

taylor · « **Reply #6188 on:** 30 May 2016, 06:55:36 pm »

esetest, of to gods country enjoy.

oddfazerbod · « **Reply #6189 on:** 30 May 2016, 07:22:08 pm »

mostly today I have cleaned my fazer till it is spotless. put road tax for 6 months insured for 12 months all starting n the first of june .
all ready for the rainy season .sorry meant summer months .

oddfazerbod

esetest · « **Reply #6190 on:** 31 May 2016, 07:11:14 pm »

Yesterday and today , riding 422 miles around Wales , visited the Oasis cafe in Abergavenny , Aberystwyth , Bala and Harlech and Builth Wales , met a couple of fellow bikers at Bala , lovely little campsite near Bala lake , weather was fantastic , great roads , stunning scenery , the Fazer was faultless as usual , hopefully I won t get any nasty surprises in the post .

esetest · « **Reply #6191 on:** 31 May 2016, 07:13:17 pm »

More pics .

esetest · « **Reply #6192 on:** 31 May 2016, 07:14:49 pm »

More pics .

esetest · « **Reply #6193 on:** 31 May 2016, 07:16:41 pm »

More pics .

esetest · « **Reply #6194 on:** 31 May 2016, 07:18:34 pm »

More pics .

esetest · « **Reply #6195 on:** 31 May 2016, 07:19:59 pm »

More pics .

esetest · « **Reply #6196 on:** 31 May 2016, 07:22:10 pm »

Quote from: taylor on 30 May 2016, 06:55:36 pm

esetest, of to gods country enjoy.

Had a great time. Taylor ,

Skippernick · « **Reply #6197 on:** 31 May 2016, 09:10:25 pm »

No wonder I didn't see you in Chedder Gorge yesterday.

esetest · « **Reply #6198 on:** 31 May 2016, 10:46:10 pm »

Quote from: Skippernick on 31 May 2016, 09:10:25 pm

No wonder I didn't see you in Chedder Gorge yesterday.

Did you stop at the Waterfall cafe , usually quite a few bikers there .I have been wanting to head up to Wales for a while , it's hard to find the time and persuade the wife to let me go .

joebloggs · « **Reply #6199 on:** 01 June 2016, 04:37:26 am »

Spent several hours drawing this on my crap drawing program and sent it to a laser cutting company to have it cut out of aluminium. Also ordered a steel flange which my local welder can weld in to the top of the tank

With a bit of machining I'm hoping it'll look like a proper dry break