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Messages - fuzzyfazer
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« on: 26 February 2015, 11:13:45 pm »
Got a slightly bent valve in mine probs knackered the guide so looking for a good spare head and cams to get mine running nice again. Either that or a fairly low miles cheapish engine. Not bothered about ancillaries or covers as mine are all in very good nick.
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« on: 02 November 2014, 07:19:05 pm »
All done! Had some little leaks and issues but started fairly easily. Engine is much quieter than before. Valves could probably do with shimming and there's a hole in the y piece of the exhaust which is making a massive racket that I never noticed before. It it is nice to have her back on the road
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« on: 02 November 2014, 09:03:08 am »
Lol
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« on: 01 November 2014, 09:47:02 pm »
Didn't manage to get too much done today as we had an afternoon out followed by a fireworks display. Did spend over an hour setting up the cam timing had to change the cam sprockets because when the old chain skipped it rounded the teeth off, after getting it almost bang on first time I looked down and realised the crank was about 20 degrees out so had to take the cams out again, reset the crank then spent ages fiddling around one tooth this way, two teeth that way. Finally done, spun twice by hand and lined up perfectly. Slipped the carbs back in fiddled with the throttle cables until I realised that I could put them on before putting them in the frame!
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« on: 31 October 2014, 07:55:55 pm »
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« on: 31 October 2014, 07:44:03 pm »
Whereabouts are you just in case I can get to you?
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« on: 31 October 2014, 07:42:34 pm »
Today was D Day, bike in the conservatory and the strip down commenced. Head off with the engine in the bike so I could inspect the Pistons and valves. No damage to either and head gasket appeared to have a good seal, used my latest acquisition of a cam chain breaker from wemoto made it easier as I was able to split the chain and using part of an old key ring I dragged the new chain through cleaned the head and checked the valves. Block cleaned outside and head reinstalled and retourqed. Which is enough for one day, beer o clock now then tomorrow I'm going to put the cams in time it up rejoin the chain and button everything back up. With a bit of luck it should be up and running by tomorrow afternoon.
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« on: 27 October 2014, 02:35:58 pm »
Isle of Wight/Portsmouth. Happy to pay postage. Thanks
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« on: 26 October 2014, 07:56:04 pm »
Anyone got a decent part worn for sale? My mate just bought a Boxeye with a puncture he's a cheapskate and doesn't want to spend anything. Lol
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« on: 15 October 2014, 08:49:40 pm »
Well, it finally died today, the little underlying rattle suddenly got horrendously loud and it stopped running, dead as a dodo. Lucky it was as I was passing outside my house! Oh well, engine out on Friday try and get the spare swapped in as quick as possible.
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« on: 26 September 2014, 10:18:24 pm »
Thanks :-) that's cleared that up. Thought there must have been a reason they were listed separately and wildly different in price. Knowledge is much appreciated.
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« on: 24 September 2014, 05:59:32 pm »
Ok. Sounds like there may be some correlation between the two then. Just hoping that if the chains are the same it might save me some cash. Just because Christmas is coming and trying to save for another bike
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« on: 24 September 2014, 06:03:48 am »
as above really, just looking around at parts prices and it seems that thundercat parts are cheaper. Like the cam chain is a third the price of a fazer one. Are they the same size etc?
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« on: 21 September 2014, 12:29:46 pm »
Anyone else have thoughts on the missing link chain? Trying to decide whether or not to put one in mine!
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« on: 19 September 2014, 08:33:45 pm »
Got almost a months leave starting in a few days. Gonna have to get spare engine built up as the one in the bike is getting louder and louder! New knocking started on the way home tonight. Also think one of my fork legs may be slightly bent as the bars aren't straight when the bike is travelling straight. But suppose could equally be misaligned wheels. Must say as much as I like the fazer all the problems I'm having are dampening my enthusiasm for it. Seriously considering getting shot of it once engine is sorted. Want a bmw gs instead
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« on: 19 September 2014, 07:43:55 pm »
Spose you're right. Just trying to make it a bit more palatable to swmbo!
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« on: 19 September 2014, 06:19:14 am »
Right, next stupid question. Years ago I used to re-use the head gaskets on my big old singles and twins. Just used to anneal them first. The base and head gaskets I've retrieved from the spare engine I'm rebuilding hadnt been leaking and appear in decent condition. Can they be re - used or do I have to bite the financial bullet and just buy new?
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« on: 17 September 2014, 10:31:14 pm »
Anyone have any suggestions as to where to buy a gasket set? Places I've looked either are expensive or not comprehensive enough.
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« on: 15 September 2014, 08:18:47 pm »
Tweetytek
All suggestions have been tried exactly as described. As a 20 year veteran of the motor trade I've seen all sorts of "can't happen" things. Not sure if it was meant to be but I found your post condescending. People come to forums to share ideas and ask for help, not to be spoken to/about like a 5 year old. Apologies if I have this wrong. Just the way your post comes across.
Sorry about that. I have no idea what your competence is , so if I'm teaching you to suck eggs in a particular domain then just frekin ignore me. Your perception is your reality but I wasn't talking to you like a 5 yr old... But as a 20 stobne heavy metal fan chain smoking tattooed headed fat bastard , I am not used to people giving me shit , I can be blunt and to the point , so maybe I do come across in a certain way but I never set out to disrespect or humiliate... So,That's my style. Once people get to know me I'm a gentle giant. Most people on this forum don't know me and I don't know them. Don't take me to heart. Glad to see your engine breakdown is going well and keep us updated.
No dramas 
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« on: 15 September 2014, 07:55:23 pm »
I was lucky, mine had stainless pipes on when I got it. Not sure of the make but they seem to work nicely!
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« on: 15 September 2014, 07:49:22 pm »
Update: Began stripping the spare engine this afternoon, checked the chain and engine timing first. Chain was less than half worn according to the amount of adjustment left over. Timing was out by a couple of degrees but nothing major. Camshafts not exhibiting any wear, followers in good condition. Head gasket not blown pistons in good order, no play in gudgeon pins or big ends. Bores smooth, no gouges or steps. Ring gaps within tolerance. Just have to separate the crankcase halves tomorrow and check the crank bearings and journals. While I'm in there going to check the gearbox out and probably replace the clutch as well. Going to rebuild with all new seals and gaskets despite the adjustment available it would be madness not to replace the cam chain and tensioner blades. Quite excited about this as not rebuilt an engine in years. Also going to give it a good paint get it looking good as well. Might even go the whole hog and paint the whole bike once it goes back together! Who knows?! 
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« on: 15 September 2014, 04:32:27 pm »
If you're planning to change it I dont think theres an easier way tbh. There is always the option of a missing link chain which is potentially easier but also could damage your engine if not fitted exactly correctly.
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« on: 15 September 2014, 04:06:53 pm »
Not sure about mileage as engine was swapped by previous owner :-( I have a spare engine that I'm planning to rebuild. Going to spend a day or two stripping it down and checking the tolerances. But I know that the cam chain on it is still good as I took the tensioner out last week to see what could go wrong with it and forgot to remove the centre bolt. When it came out it extended by 4 or 5 teeth so still quite a bit of movement available. As long as everything is good I'll fit the lump to the bike and see what's what!
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« on: 14 September 2014, 10:39:45 pm »
Tweetytek
All suggestions have been tried exactly as described. As a 20 year veteran of the motor trade I've seen all sorts of "can't happen" things. Not sure if it was meant to be but I found your post condescending. People come to forums to share ideas and ask for help, not to be spoken to/about like a 5 year old. Apologies if I have this wrong. Just the way your post comes across.
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« on: 13 September 2014, 01:42:47 am »
The battery should only get over 12.5v when being charged or just after charging. As a rule of thumb a good battery should be between 12.4 & 12.8ish at rest. But a duff cell will only show itself on a drop test. Ie: when starting the bike from cold when it draws its maximum current :-)
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