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1999 FZS600, yellow, naked conversion. £1300ONO
« on: 01 January 2016, 07:13:12 pm »
I've decided it's time to move the Fazer on! It's a great bike, and has served me well, but I've a hankering for something older and quirkier - I love my classics in general, cars, bikes...


So, it's a 1999 with a smidgen over 30K on it, thanks to having barely been ridden before I got it a few years ago! She's been everything to me though, as my only form of transport. A solid commuter, and a fun bike on my 3500 mile road trip to Norway and back. I'm not currently riding her as I'm recovering from a snowboarding injury, so the mileage will stay the same for the next few weeks.


She's MOT'd until Nov 2016 and for the last one only needed a flasher relay (I'd just fitted the new indicators) and front brake pads - they've done less than 300 miles. The only advisory was for the rear tyre, which is low. the front has loads of tread left - a Michelin Pilot Road 3.
There's plenty of history with the bike, and it even comes with the standard tool kit! Another rare sight these days on a Fazer!


Yesterday I removed the downpipes, cleaned and painted them with Granville black engine paint, refitted today. They're the original downpipes, and were not at all rusty (for a change!) I also changed the oil and oil filter.

As she was in the summer!



Mods:
Naked conversion! Aftermarket headlight in a Honda headlight bowl, custom clock mounts etc
Renthal ultra low bars
OnTour heated grips
Aftermarket indicators
Fork gaiters (worse for wear now)
K&N air filter
Aftermarket oval end can (welded to the stock rear pipe, so easily replaceable to stock or other)
Rear hugger
Rear swingarm powdercoated matt black
Engine bobbins
R6 rear blue-spot caliper (small conversion plate was made, along with some 'massaging', and it fits fine)
Stainless radiator shield, sprayed matt black
Numberplate mount chopped smaller
Scottoiler (Needs new vacuum hose, I accidentally wore through it)
Aftermarket bar-end mirror
Double 12v socket under the seat


The chain and sprockets are in good condition, the chain is a gold 'CZ Chains' chain, heavy duty and reliable! The previous owner had a problem with the fuel tank at some point, and so it requires a different key. The screen is currently fitted (with zip ties, the plastic is really fragile) due to this being winter, the bike looks far better without one.
The bike has been dropped previously, consequently there's a small dent on the right side of the tank. The paint in general is a little tired and worn - again, a previous owner sprayed her, originally she was gold. The horn is a non-standard item, as that had died, and I had it laying around. Good manly sound to it, not a little 'peeeeep'! Previous owner did the steerer bearings too, they've not needed touching.


I'm looking for £1300 ONO, and I'm in Oxfordshire.


For no more than a little cleaning (I suggest steam!), polishing, and a new rear tyre soon, you can have a great FZS600 to get yourself started in the fazer world!

Any questions, feel free to ask! Got an offer? The worst I can do is say no!

















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Re: 1999 FZS600, yellow, naked conversion. £1300ONO
« Reply #1 on: 02 January 2016, 01:56:50 pm »
Is that a car back box?  :eek
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« Reply #2 on: 02 January 2016, 11:28:57 pm »
Technically it's a mid box. Flows well, sounds good. I've always been happy. I'm aware it's not to everyones tastes, but a 2nd hand original one on ebay is dirt cheap.

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« Reply #3 on: 03 January 2016, 01:41:14 pm »
Technically it's a mid box. Flows well, sounds good. I've always been happy. I'm aware it's not to everyones tastes, but a 2nd hand original one on ebay is dirt cheap.

I know I have lots of them on a shelf in the workshop, I use them to weigh sacks of kittens down before I hoy them in the canal.
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« Reply #4 on: 03 January 2016, 03:06:12 pm »
I do love constructive comments on for sale threads. If you'd like to buy the bike, I'll buy a stock can and throw it on for you though...

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« Reply #5 on: 03 January 2016, 03:16:46 pm »


For no more than a little cleaning (I suggest steam!), polishing, and a new rear tyre soon, you can have a great FZS600 to get yourself started in the fazer world!



You are wanting top dollar but can't even be bothered to clean & polish it. Wow!


Clean & polish it. Change that hideous car silencer for an as you say a " cheap as chips" oem. Replace that rear tyre with one with a decent amount of life left in it & you may attract a buyer. As it is you have little hope as there are plenty of well looked after examples at & around that price.

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« Reply #6 on: 03 January 2016, 04:58:17 pm »


For no more than a little cleaning (I suggest steam!), polishing, and a new rear tyre soon, you can have a great FZS600 to get yourself started in the fazer world!



You are wanting top dollar but can't even be bothered to clean & polish it. Wow!


Clean & polish it. Change that hideous car silencer for an as you say a " cheap as chips" oem. Replace that rear tyre with one with a decent amount of life left in it & you may attract a buyer. As it is you have little hope as there are plenty of well looked after examples at & around that price.


Once it stops raining, I'll be getting back out there and keep working on it. It's barely stopped for the last week, and I did things I considered a higher priority (the downpipe painting and service). I'm also recovering from torn ligaments in my shoulder, so I can't ride it anywhere to get it steam cleaned, or have a tyre changed.


I did state I was open to offers though.