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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Knackered Coil
« on: 03 April 2020, 08:52:25 pm »
Evening all, hope everyone's well ..
So as per title, one of my coils has packed up, resistance tested it and it was quite a bit out from the other three so swapped it for a good one and the symptoms followed it (cold exhaust), anyway has anyone bought one recently for reasonable cash ?

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Rear indicator removal
« on: 05 February 2018, 08:37:24 pm »
Right, before I go off all half-cocked and break something, how are you actually supposed to release the odd looking clips that hold the rear indicators to the tail piece - It's an FZ1 Fazer by the way, I'm trying to install a pair of Givi racks, which need the indicators moving, without hacking into the factory wiring .....
Cheers
Ian

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Holed radiator - FZ1
« on: 01 May 2017, 08:16:51 am »
So after travelling back from Inverness on the back of a truck, courtesy of the RAC, I'm now looking for a solution to a pierced radiator.

Any useful recommendations for replacements or repairs before I delve into the eBay minefield ?

Oh and in a fruitless attempt to stop coolant pissing out, I stuck a bottle of Radweld in it, I'm guessing best to flush this out before installing replacement rad

Cheers

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Thermowax unit .......AGAIN !!!!!!
« on: 24 January 2017, 09:22:04 pm »
Okay chaps, after a month sat in the garage the thermowax unit on my FZ1S seized up again.

So after stripping top half of bike to get at it, then forgetting to detach the return spring tab and spending half hour trying to retrieve it with a piece of bent wire, and then graunching and drilling out one of the two retaining screws, which I should have greased last time, before stripping/freeing/lubricating/reassembling it, then putting everything back together (no bits left over, whoop), has anyone any bright ideas how to stop the bloody thing seizing up again.

On the upside, bike now starts and idles as it should from cold so happy bunny ...

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Tank bag for FZ1S
« on: 21 April 2016, 09:22:22 am »
So as per title, anyone particularly impressed by the form / fit / function of their tank bag - I'm after a medium sized one for all those touring odds n sods that dont necessarily belong in main luggage, small camera, waterproofs, diddy tool kit, phone, map etc, not sure whether magnets or straps way to go. Cheers Ian

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Indicator oddity - FZ1S Fazer
« on: 18 June 2014, 11:16:07 pm »
Evening all, hope everyone's enjoying the warm weather  :)


Had a bit of an odd indicator moment this evening, half way through my ride notice no indicators, left, right, hazards all kaput although horn and high beam okay.


Did the usual wire wiggling etc to no avail,[size=78%] [/size][/size]so carried on regardless just with a bit more caution [size=78%] :rolleyes


Anyway, got to my destination, switched off, fish chips peas, brew, natter, set off home, all working hunky dory again.


Haven't had the seat off to check fuses, relay, connections yet, and I don't particularly relish the idea of stripping the switch gear, but any of you lot had anything similar ?


Everything's standard and unfettled by the way - no fancy LEDs






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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Should I have known better ......
« on: 06 August 2013, 12:59:22 pm »
Righty ho chaps ....
 
Following my indecision a couple of months ago re flogging my Harley and FZ6 S2 for a newer, shinier model with a bit of oomph, I took out a Fazer 8 quickly followed by an FZ1S. Despite the Fazer 8 being perfectly adequate and actually far more comfortable at Motorway ++ speeds, I was suckered into the FZ1s shiny blackness, downright muscle and the noise from the Akroprovic carbon can.
 
So I bought it ........ :)
 
HOWEVER,   the bikes a 2012 and cosmetically perfect but it's been on Yamahas books for the past year as their 'demonstrator', only done just shy of 900 miles but the rear tyre is down to its last mm of useable tread with obvious signs of abuse, backed up by the chamfered hero blobs. They've given it a service (Wigan Yamaha), but it's not happy with hot restarts, I'm having to roll on the throttle whilst pressing the starter although once running it holds idle.
 
Now realising that abuse during the running in period ain't exactly the best idea, is this a consequence of the Akpvc can, a symptom of future trouble (balance of Yam warranty with the bike), or is there a simple fix the dealer should be addressing.
 
Oh and it looks like someones had it away with the toolkit .........  :\

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General / Should they stay or should they go now......
« on: 14 May 2013, 09:29:40 pm »



So dropped into Chorley Yamaha on the way back from Rivington on Sunday (prior to getting soaked), and noticed a couple of shiny black n gold FZ8 Fazers sat in the corner, price reduced from £8K to £6300. So I'm now thinking about possibly trading in my weekend toy:









Plus my trusty S2









for a nice new shiny 8 plus a few tasty extras  :D , exhaust, brake lines, tail tidy, twin dipped lights mod, etc .... and maybe a Drift or Go-Pro




However, and there's always a however, I like the absolute contrast between the sensible (but Foccin fast) Fazer and the raw basic ridiculousness of the Harley, both bikes suit different moods , but I'm starting to feel the twin bike servicing hurt.


So what do you guys/gals think good idea, crap idea, FZ8 best thing since sliced bread, or is it pretty average and only reduced because there's a facelift coming, or is it worth looking at an FZ1S and waving my license goodnight. Obviously I haven't sorted out a test ride yet but it's gotta be a worth a play one weekend.


Cheers Ian




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FZ6 / Fazer / Mirror stem paint
« on: 29 March 2013, 10:56:58 am »
Anybody found anything to touch up the paint on their mirror arms, looks like the standard stuff might be susceptible to frozen bugs ?


It's not really matt or gloss, just need the odd chip tidying up.

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Introduction / Christ it's cold ......
« on: 10 March 2013, 09:39:13 pm »
Hi to all from a farkin freezin St Annes on Sea .......


Bought my FZ6S2 Fazer (black one) about this time last year and figured I'd legitamise my lurking on this site.


Pre winter photo of the bike, it doesn't look quite that shiny this evening  :\ [size=78%] :[/size]

[size=78%]Cheers[/size]
[size=78%]Ian[/size]


Ash69's 08 FZ6S2
Ash69's 08 FZ6S2

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