As already said bleed the brakes but if you don't know how old the brake fluid is change it all & re-bleed, when the old fluid needs changing you may get brake fade & the pedal travel increases, I have had this happen in a emergency stop situation best to get it sorted asap.

It is 18 years old and I have no records to speak of re servicing so a rear bleed and fluid replacement it is I think.


cheers

HiI love the bike but unfortunately I've JUST (10 days ago!) bought my first fazer, a couple of the things I really miss is the gear indicator and the outside temperature reading (as I ride all year round).But....Can you point me in the direction of that Christian Vieth Electronic multi gauge please!  More than interested in that and how it fits and functions.Good luck with the sale too!Mike

I got a magnetic tank bag from Aldi a few years back and it is still serving me well. I don't seem to be able to master the art of travelling light so it gets nearly full just on a day trip with flask, camera, first aid kit, and other junk. You can increase capacity with a separate zip off section underneath the main section, but I found that makes it too high and floppy so I don't use that and rely on panniers/top box for extra capacity on longer trips. Aldi usually have the motorbike stuff early in the fine weather riders season.
Not a very good picture of the tank bag but at least the bikes clean.

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That bike is indeed very clean! ha ha!

I've a renntec sports rack came my 2001 boxeye

It arrived today.  Fitted 5 mins later! Cheers

I guess you mean you have 10mm of tube sticking up through the top yoke? At the need of the day, its your decision, but riders do things to bikes to try to improve them, as they see it. It may be that the rear suspension has been lowered, or a different shock fitted, and the front has been lowered in conjunction with that. Or perhaps a previous owner had short legs and lowered them to get more foot on the deck. Lowering the front has the effect of making the bike turn in a little quicker. Its an easy piece of work to set it back up to stock, or try lowering it a little more and see if you can feel the difference. Trial and error to suit you and your riding "style" really. Mines lowered 35mm at the rear and 30mm at the front

Is yours lowered for handling or feet on the floor?
 

Hi....... to anyone who looks at this in the future .....


Thanks to those who offered suggestions, much appreciated.



I've now spent hours reading horror stories of crap response times, expensive add ons, small print get out clauses.... etc


So.... I did the big 3, RAC, AA and Green flag.


I rang them and RAC came out best at roughly £10 per month for any vehicle I'm in (or on), car or bike or van up to a large transit.  That includes home start, home recovery to a garage if they can't fix it at home and recovery anywhere. They also gave a price freeze so I get the same deal next year as long as I signed for auto renewal which I don't mind as I diary everything anyway.   I think that was it.......


For peace of mind and confidence in someone definitely coming to rescue me on a wet, rainy miserable day on the north Yorkshire moors I said yes.


I might have paid £80 more than the lowest quote on Compare the market but honestly read the reviews!


Hope this helps

Quote from: Mike1962 on 24 February 2019, 06:55:11 pm

Quote from: His Dudeness on 24 February 2019, 12:44:06 pm

Wider mirrors. The standard ones always point at your elbows I think the 1000 mirrors work. A top box is handy especially if you commute. You can upgrade the rear caliper. The standard one needs a lot of maintenance to stop it seizing. Regular cleaning and a set of new seals every few years. I think the 1000 rear caliper can be fitted with a little filing to the mounting bracket. You can probably get a 1000 caliper for the price of a set of genuine seals. A belly pan for looks. Rear hugger. A chain oiler. Sintered brake pads maybe but they'll eat your disc sooner. I've heard of people making quick action throttles. You could change your sprocket sizes for a bit more acceleration.

Hi


I keep reading about the rear caliper on the 600 seizing up.  I was going to have a closer look at mine as it wasn't too sharp when I was out on it, seemed a bit 'soft' so was going to look at changing the fluid and see if that helped. 


How much are we looking at for a replacement caliper?
What is the main difference between the two?
How much 'adjusting' does the hanger need to accommodate it?

Cheers

https://photobucket.com/gallery/user/emjaydee73/media/cGF0aDovMDJfenBzMDAxNTFjYTkuanBn/?ref=
I believe the main difference is less maintenance. It's a used part so prices will vary quite a bit. Do a search on here and ebay.

will do.  cheers

Wider mirrors. The standard ones always point at your elbows I think the 1000 mirrors work. A top box is handy especially if you commute. You can upgrade the rear caliper. The standard one needs a lot of maintenance to stop it seizing. Regular cleaning and a set of new seals every few years. I think the 1000 rear caliper can be fitted with a little filing to the mounting bracket. You can probably get a 1000 caliper for the price of a set of genuine seals. A belly pan for looks. Rear hugger. A chain oiler. Sintered brake pads maybe but they'll eat your disc sooner. I've heard of people making quick action throttles. You could change your sprocket sizes for a bit more acceleration.

Hi


I keep reading about the rear caliper on the 600 seizing up.  I was going to have a closer look at mine as it wasn't too sharp when I was out on it, seemed a bit 'soft' so was going to look at changing the fluid and see if that helped. 


How much are we looking at for a replacement caliper?
What is the main difference between the two?
How much 'adjusting' does the hanger need to accommodate it?

Cheers

Quote from: Middy2000 on 23 February 2019, 04:55:17 pm

Mike, search on this forum for spotlights & you'll see what we all have. Chinese LED jobs. Including optional switch I fitted mine for about 17 quid

Hiya Mike - have a read here fella


http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,21527.0.html

Cheers I'll have a read.

Hi Mike. I've got the same on mine. They're a 'sports rack' so don't put anything too heavy on it.

Hi


Yeah I realised they weren't attached to anything at the rear so are kind of suspended by the two grab rail bolts either side of the seat.


Will it take a small topbox or would that be pushing it too?  I never carry much in it, it's mainly for small shop runs or putting my helmet and gloves in when in the shop.  Most of the time it's not attached.

Find out when it had
new oil and filter change.
Fresh brake fluid front and rear.
When the spark plugs were last done.
Also when the chain and sprockets were replaced and if the previous owner could say what brake pads are fitted.


These are the basic maintenance items.

This would be on my check list and if it you cannot find out when it was last done then do it yourself.


Remember to get a Haynes manual as this will tell you when you need to do them and how.

Hi


Chain and sprockets all good
Serviced just prior to pick up
Brake fluid - I'll have a look at, probably been in a while but the brakes are pretty sharp so far, one to watch.....
Haynes manual in the garage!  It's the first thing I order when I buy a new bike - quite a collection now, like a piece of my own personal history.


Thanks for the advice.  Much appreciated.

Hi


I'm new to the Fazer.  I've just picked up a 2002 box eye 600.  it looks in mint condition but I'm sure there will be things to look out for/consider updating/replace with newer better versions?


So far I've done about 60 miles on a lovely dry sunny afternoon.  It's got Michelin Pilots fitted (not sure of which version but as the bike has obviously been well looked after I'm assuming not been on too long) with plenty of tread and they felt fine yesterday.


If anyone has any advice it would be greatly appreciated.


Thanks