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Messages - albuquerqueturkey
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« on: 18 July 2022, 04:51:51 pm »
Now sold.
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« on: 03 July 2022, 08:04:41 pm »
When I removed my rear mudguard for a tail tidy it was just a matter of disconnecting the indicators and number plate light and removing the 4 12mm bolts and the whole plastic assembly dropped down and the cables pulled through a hole. However someone had been in there before I think to make it easier as I understand Yamaha hid those connectors at the factory. Does this video help... https://youtu.be/qE54XrM0z78I have a spare tail tidy you are welcome to for collection from Gloucestershire or Banbury where I work or I can post it at cost. (Had to buy a different one to allow for a givi rack)
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« on: 24 June 2022, 09:12:24 pm »
Not exactly today, but two rides, one on Tuesday and the other yesterday.
I'd gone down to Croyde for a few days surfing on Monday, but I take the quick route down (M27, M3, A34, A303) because that saves energy for the waves 
On Tuesday, however, the swell had dropped, so, instead of going out for a dawnie, I went for a nice ride up the A39 through Lynton and Lynmouth with some nice twisty roads, then back across Exmoor for 100 miles of fun.
On the way back on Thursday, I used some lovely little back roads I'd found which run parallel to the A361 and the A30, thus avoiding the traffic and being able to make a bit of progress  along the way.
That route takes a bit longer, however it's much more enjoyable 
Where do you hire your boards from? I used to work in 'le sport' in Croyde many moons ago...
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« on: 14 June 2022, 09:57:35 am »
You'd be better off getting a bikini fairing or fly screen. Not sure the n model would have the mounting points for the subframe and you would probably need to extend the wiring loom
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« on: 05 June 2022, 05:42:08 pm »
I rode to Marseille and back about 5 years ago, spirited and on the motorways on the way back as we spent an extra day messing about in the alps...I didn't realise those little pillars were speed cameras until I got home...ooops. nothing ever came of it though...
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« on: 12 May 2022, 06:38:33 pm »
My gen2 has always had a little vertical play felt when lifting the wheel on centrestand since I got it at 10k miles but has never flagged up at MOT time.
I read a few posts where people had replaced them only to find it's no better. I always thought I'd wait for it to get worse but 12k miles later it's still the same. I've had it apart to regrease and re torque but that made no difference. I'd be interested to know if your new bearings eliminate it completely.
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« on: 28 February 2022, 12:02:13 pm »
No I am in Gloucestershire. Ignore the unfortunate username.
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« on: 19 February 2022, 11:14:08 am »
Evotech tail tidy for gen 2 fz1. Mine is a Fazer s version but I assume it probably fits the naked (please check) I took it off ages ago as it doesn't fit with a givi rack without fiddling about so just went back to stock. You can use your OEM indicators or get adaptor plates to fit aftermarket for a few quid. The numberplate light plugs straight in to existing loom. £30 plus postage or free collection from Cheltenham or Banbury during work hours.
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« on: 18 January 2022, 06:52:28 pm »
17k miles, recent service less than 500 miles ago, can put a new mot on with sale (expires in April but done less than 100 miles since the last one) comes with heated grips and centrestand, only one previous owner, owned by my girlfriend for the last 9 years, totally original and unmolested, everything works as it should. Spare key and magic red key. Just not getting used so it's going towards a caravan upgrade...
£2995 but open to sensible offers. Bike is based in Cheltenham (UK despite my regrettable username)
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« on: 15 January 2022, 08:14:07 am »
Although I'll get refund (allegedly) I'm still paying 40% more than my premium cost in September, got everyone by bollocks really and they knows it.
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« on: 13 January 2022, 02:09:54 pm »
Now I'm over my rage as above the UK company are a separate broker and presumably they are using different underwriters. Still pissed off with the company though as I can't get a quote anywhere near what my original policy was as it's too close to the expiry date to get the best deal!
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« on: 11 January 2022, 09:25:24 pm »
Just got an email from MCE telling me my policy will no longer be valid after 31st Jan as they are in administration, which is at odds to what they said originally (policies will remain until renewal) it also basically says if you want a refund you are probably going to have to fight for it, which is a bit shit as mine expires in September.
Ironically a quick MCN comparison search puts MCE as the best quote, so if you are in the market for insurance steer clear of them!
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« on: 20 October 2021, 03:19:45 pm »
To fit gen2 FZ1 fazer. Must be in as new or vgc.
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« on: 19 October 2021, 07:14:25 pm »
Ive had an RM stator rotor in for about 18 months and 6k miles and all is well
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« on: 25 April 2021, 07:41:40 am »
After an undamaged oem sceeen for gen 2 FZ1S. Cash or i have a spare zero gravity double bubble to swap?
Note i am in UK and bitterly regret my username
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« on: 22 April 2021, 01:36:21 pm »
After an OEM silencer, but in A1 condition. I painted mine but its starting to peel, so if i can pick a mint one up it will save me the hassle of getting it ceramic coated.
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« on: 18 April 2021, 04:44:28 pm »
Looking for a bigger top box, 46 litre or bigger to fit a monokey plate.
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« on: 18 March 2021, 02:15:38 pm »
Sorting through bits in the garage, selling lust racing 25mm jack up for gen 2 FZ1. They dont look like they have been used or long. Looking for £50. My no is 07838003945
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« on: 18 March 2021, 02:05:02 pm »
I picked my tidy low mileage 2008 up last spring for £3500, i got the seller down from £4k so I think you are in the right ballpark.
A few years ago (pre divorce) it was a toss up between a tracer and tiger sport 1050. I went for the tiger sport and loved it, took me from Banbury to Marseille in two days. Would have another no problem. I didn't ride the tracer but thought it seemed a bit small in the flesh.
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« on: 10 March 2021, 08:29:19 am »
Thanks Gnasher for your reply.
I have checked again this morning and the level in the tank is a little below halfway between low and full. The rad is still full.
I will keep an eye on it.
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« on: 09 March 2021, 07:50:16 pm »
Hi foccers. Got home from work on my gen2 today and about a minute after parking up it spat some coolant out of the overflow coming from the expansion tank, about a 1/2 pint. The bike didnt overheat on the ride.
The level on the bottle has always been at the full mark when cold since i flushed the system and refilled with coolant last July. The level now sits about half way between low and full when cold, and the radiator is still full to the top.
I know some bikes don't like the level being at the max like my old vfr which always sat on the minimum line, but I don't understand why its only decided this now about 2k miles later?
I ran her up again and got both fans working at 100 degrees, the stat seems to open at around 77 as the temp drops down to 70 before building back up. I took her out again and all seems normal. Im thinking possible dodgy stat?
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« on: 26 February 2021, 07:26:00 pm »
Used to get this a lot on a divvy 900, mayo in the oil window, going a few miles to and from work, a long blast down the a34 would burn it off. Never saw anything untoward on oil changes.
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« on: 26 February 2021, 03:53:20 pm »
Hope I am not tempting fate here but its one advantage of being anal about cleaning your bike and you get very personal and intimate  with every nut and bolt and hopefully you spot things like that straight away. Good that you heard it though. If I do some major work on my bike I like to ride for a while without my earplugs in so I can hear if anything if not right.
Took my gen 2 for the first time since autumn and when cleaning it down noticed my RHS upper engine bolt was loose and the crash bung flapping about. Never been off in my ownership. All engine bolts were then retorqued to spec (the rest seemed fine)
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« on: 10 February 2021, 03:48:29 pm »
Hi, my FZ1 came with some gold foldable aftermarket levers, I've just changed back to OEM purely because I don't like the colour. The levers always fitted ok and look well made but is there any way to tell if they are cheap Chinese copies or a reputable make like pazzo?
I only ask as this would determine their value to sell them on.
Cheers
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« on: 10 December 2020, 05:23:06 pm »
Rack comes with all fittings and bolts etc, good condition takes any monolock box.
Top box is givi e370 with two keys, slight scuff on one side about inch long but otherwise good condition. Boughr to commute but never really happened as have a work van now.
£100 for both. Collect from Cheltenham or Banbury or post at cost.
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