I read somewhere, that person who invented the smart motorway system has said the problem with them is the government has cut out too much out of the system to save money.


Biker groups want the banned because they are not monitored by computer (with back up systems) but by a human, who can take up to 45 minutes to notice a broken down vehicle, or other issues, and then update the warning signs (or switch them off when the issue has cleared).


Another great waste of tax payers money 

When the engine backfires it can send fuel backwards into the airbox, which can then run down into the crankcase through the breather hose.


Before pulling the carbs and following Unfazed good advice, I would pull the airbox cover and have a look. Also remove the plug caps (they unscrew) trim back all the plug leads about 1cm and refit or fit new ones.


Pull the spark plugs and turn the engine over to remove any excess unburnt fuel.


Good luck.

Have you tried Wemoto or ebay? I know SAMCO do Silicon hose kits and hose clamp kits for the FZS1000

https://youtu.be/WcEvVqkuZ4E


sure someone could come up with something similar for the fazer...... they want 65 quid for this ktm one..... a bit steep i think

I an sure I have seen/read that the early R1 clutch arm fits and because it is longer it gives more leverage

Thanks, will have a look

Hi mate, I still have mine but I am working in Saudi, so not much help I am afraid.


If you had asked a couple of weeks ago, when I was home,  I could have sent you the standard lights to play with.

I have had it three times on the right side of my face and twice on the left, which is apparently very rare. Mine has been bought on by an allergic reaction or a cold draught.


If the have you on the anti virals and steroids you should see an improvement in a few days to a few weeks. As said it can take 3-4 months to fully recover, though you may always have some deficit.


Tape your eye shut at night or wear a patch to stop damage to your eye, rubbing your eye on your pillow as you sleep.


Take care eating that you don't bite the inside of your mouth or tongue. And drinking can cause issues with a floppy mouth.


You get used to it after a few weeks and can normally go back to work.


You should also get physio for the face, which also speeds recovery up.


There is a side effect for the steroids, they made me fat, well fatter. 


Good luck and take it easy.

I can understand the logic of RAC and AA not doing accident recovery as they provide a breakdown cover, same with recovery that comes with a new bike.


But insurance company provided recovery should include accident recovery surely?


I am with Bennetts so thanks for the heads up.

tmation..... off topic..... you selling the skunk after all these years...... i still got mine..... dont ride it much these days,  as i got a lighter more agile street triple, but cant bear to part with the old girl

Hi mate, no not selling. I have got a Superduke GT for the touring stuff, but keeping the Fazer  .


Just selling stuff I wont use etc. Spent too much time and money getting it right for me to ever sell it. 

Rear view, a few inches wider than the bars.





I also have the E21 panniers which are about half as wide, but  don't have a picture fitted


Where abouts are you in the country?


For both sets of panniers, the rack, side carriers (with locks) and adapter plate I would want £200 (The rack and side plates alone are that)

Are you on the face book page, I can easily post some there or send them whatsapp to mobile

Sorry chaps the pictures are showing to me, they are on photobucket, do you have the photobucket fix/extention for your browser

There is a how to pinned in general forum.

If not I can email them to anyone who is interested, but as I say not home until late June