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General / Re: What did you do with whatever else you've got?
« on: 22 March 2024, 09:36:51 am »
Well, last Sunday turned out to be a washout. Whilst the majority of the country was dry, the south east corner, taking in Kent, was decidedly wet from early morning to at least midday. I just couldn’t work up the enthusiasm to get myself moving, especially as I was going on my own, so wimped out, which is very unlike me, and got on with some Fazer maintenance.

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General / Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
« on: 22 March 2024, 09:25:34 am »
Brake fluid changed front and back yesterday. Had the usual grief getting the rear bled satisfactorily, but worth the effort as definitely the best rear brake I’ve ever had on a bike. Replacement bleed nipple rubber dust caps should arrive today, so that should be about it for this pre seasons maintenance.

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Gen 1 Fairing Hardware/Brackets?
« on: 22 March 2024, 09:19:58 am »
The fairing lowers will be an aftermarket accessory, quite probably made by Powerbronze or Pyramid. Both companies are still in business and might be worth contacting regarding the necessary brackets, or maybe some dimensions that would allow you to make your own maybe.

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General / Re: Whoever posts last is best
« on: 22 March 2024, 09:08:38 am »
Wow, you’re certainly going to town, maintenance extreme, excellent. 50 quid for 20 litres, I’ve just paid that for 5 litres of fully synth. I know using fully synth is considered over the top, but after switching to it at around 12k miles, after reading an article posted by Falcon, I’ve stuck with fully synth, although Motul, which I use, is one of the more expensive brands.
I’ve just changed the brake fluid front and back, as my final pre season maintenance. The rear brake is the best I’ve had on any bike, but for some reason, no doubt the tortuous route of the hose, always gives me grief getting it bled properly. Had to resort to removing the torque arm and threading the calliper through the wheel, in order to get it higher than the master cylinder. Always works, but a chore I could have done without. Some new nipple dust caps should arrive today, as the Hel ones haven’t lasted very well, and that should be about it until the front tyre will want changing after my Le Mans trip next month. Good luck with your project, Spring is just around the corner :thumbup

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General / Re: What did you do with whatever else you've got?
« on: 11 March 2024, 06:44:33 pm »
It was MOT day last Friday for the Speed Triple, passing with no advisories fortunately. She’ll be able to celebrate her 30th birthday at the weekend with a whizz down to Whitstable, providing the weather plays ball.

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General / Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
« on: 11 March 2024, 06:35:36 pm »
Changed the fork oil today, was a bit shocked at the price for a litre of Motuls finest, but then again, their engine oil is dear. I usually try and stock up when M&P or Sportsbikeshop have a discount deal on the go. A calliper and exup valve service is planned for tomorrow, then should be good to go for another biking season, and the Triumph can go into hibernation :) .

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General / Re: Whoever posts last is best
« on: 11 March 2024, 06:25:24 pm »




I am aiming at a few days off so I can get the Fazer ready for the new season. Got all of the parts - just need the time to deal with it all.



Fork oil change today….£19 for a litre of Motul’s finest 7.5wt :eek .  Callipers and exup valve service tomorrow, then should be set for another season of fun and frolics.

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General / Re: Whoever posts last is best
« on: 09 March 2024, 11:14:32 am »
Very difficult to have a settled diet then. Plenty of work keeps the wolves from the door, so all good in the long run :thumbup

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Introduction / Re: New Member
« on: 07 March 2024, 09:19:45 am »
Welcome to the forum.  :thumbup

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Events, Meets, Ride outs etc / LOFOs: Whitstable Egg Run March 17th
« on: 05 March 2024, 11:35:12 am »
It’s that time of the year again. The Annual Whitstable Egg Run leaves Tankerton Rd car park at 1pm, I usually aim to get there for midday weather permitting. Either bring an egg, or do as I do, make a donation to one of the several collectors. There’s usually a burger van in the car park providing refreshments if needed, but I’ll make an early start to take in a caff on the way. If anyone fancies the ride I can meet Junction 2a M26(A20), but it would be earlyish around 8am.

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General / Re: Whoever posts last is best
« on: 05 March 2024, 11:16:14 am »




I've stopped trying, not that I ever started  :lol .
My problem is (and the Doc agreed), that when I work away, there is very little, easily obtainable, sensible food options and you can easily end up bored of pub grub as the menu's literally the same everywhere you go. (That's primarily due to pubs no longer physically cooking, but nuking pre-prepared food instead).



I suppose working away from home on a fairly regular basis, even for short periods, does put the brakes on eating proper food. As you say, most pub grub is batch cooked and then frozen, to be nuked at a later date. You do wonder how so many options can be offered on the menu in some smaller places, as their kitchen wouldn’t be big enough if it was all fresh. But then it would be a darn sight dearer. Is working away from home fairly constant throughout the year for you, or more seasonal?

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I would put money on the fact that any useful info in the article was derived from our FAQs :)
Quite possibly Mike. I did buy a copy based on unfazed’s original post, and found it to be an accurate judgement. It praised the Jack of all trades capabilities of the bike, good brakes, decent tank range, decent saddle, usable mirrors, good build quality, decent performance. Pointed out the short comings in the suspension department, some windscreen issues, need for regular exup maintenance and the option of having it Ivanised. Made me very happy that I own one, and, with all the suggested mods :) .

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: 02 Fazer 1000 cutting out
« on: 29 February 2024, 08:03:27 pm »
It’s just part of the normal start up “procedure”, to protect itself, which one wouldn’t notice if the bike was started and ridden away immediately. Fairly certain the fan will stop when the bike’s put in gear, but have never checked myself.

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: 02 Fazer 1000 cutting out
« on: 29 February 2024, 07:45:08 pm »
The fan cutting in after 30 secs is about right and is quite normal. Think I read somewhere that the fan blades, being made of plastic could otherwise become distorted if the engine is left ticking over for a lengthy period. It also proves all’s well with the fan operation.  Will have a check for the definitive reason.

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General / Re: Whoever posts last is best
« on: 25 February 2024, 04:56:26 pm »
You can stop laughing now. :)  Took almost two weeks, but shifted the Dragon Rally bulk plus a bit more, so now a few lbs under my target weight. Time for a curry and a few beers to celebrate………and the vicious circle continues :lol

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Hi,
If the mirror is unmarked ( no scratches in the plastic pod section) I’ll be interested in that. :thumbup

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General / Re: London Motorcycle Show
« on: 15 February 2024, 10:51:14 pm »
Yep, tomorrow :lol

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General / Re: Whoever posts last is best
« on: 13 February 2024, 09:58:32 pm »
Back on the tuna salad for a few days for me, before it all goes back on :eek

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General / Re: Whoever posts last is best
« on: 12 February 2024, 06:13:03 pm »
Well, one weekend away at the rally and the bike had 5lb extra to haul home :lol

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Chain & Sprockets
« on: 12 February 2024, 06:10:28 pm »
Present set up is gold DID X ring chain, Ognibene front with the dampener and a black Afam on the rear. Previous replacement was the same except for genuine Yamaha front sprocket, which was stupidly expensive.

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General / Re: Car LED back lights!!!
« on: 04 February 2024, 09:35:25 pm »
100 percent of people I asked agreed with me :evil

83% of statistics are made up on the spot ;)


And I've told you a million times not to exaggerate  :lol :lol
:lol :lol

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General / Re: Whoever posts last is best
« on: 02 February 2024, 10:39:48 pm »
Well, dry January is over, and coupled with a bit of a diet lost 12.2lbs. Quite happy with that as losing a few pounds when you’re getting old isn’t easy. However it’s the Dragon Rally next weekend , so will no doubt put it all back :lol , hopefully not though.

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General / Re: Insurance renewal - WTF!!!!!
« on: 28 January 2024, 10:10:32 pm »
Just a plan to curtail freedom of movement I expect. Initially my car insurance went from £307 to £565 with no alterations to the previous year. Changed company’s and had to settle for £425, bearing in mind the car’s a year older and worth less, and mileage reduced due to ULEZ non compliance.
Bike insurance due in Feb, not looking forward to that for sure.

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General / Re: Finding gloves that will fit: harder than usual?
« on: 23 January 2024, 08:03:46 pm »
Re: Five availability…I bought my first pair from the Five stand at the Excel bike show about 3 years ago. Since then SBS, J&S, Get Geared, Bikers World and Motolegends have become stockists. I believe Five are a French company. The Held 2 in 1 that Gnasher mentioned are excellent. Bought mine from Infinity. The same gloves are sold under the BMW brand.

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