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For Sale & Wanted / Very good condition V46 Monokey topbox
« on: 22 April 2019, 07:52:07 pm »
Fazer now gone, so V46 topbox is surplus to requirements.
Not mint, it is used, but certainly very good condition.
Looks very modern on the Fazer tbh.
Looking at £95 plus P+P (probably another £10?) or a pick up.

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For Sale & Wanted / Immaculate Bagster tankbag for Gen 1 Fazer 1000
« on: 22 April 2019, 07:46:37 pm »
Fazer now gone, along with the need for my Bagster tankbag.
Looking at £50 + p&p (£5?)
Fazer is picked out in grey

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For Sale & Wanted / Re: 2006 FZS1000, all of the good mods
« on: 13 February 2019, 07:05:08 am »
it is mate, it is......
you did a good job....


Ian

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For Sale & Wanted / Re: 2006 FZS1000, all of the good mods
« on: 12 February 2019, 07:33:21 pm »
Hi.
Yes, technically it is...
After 2 timewasters, I didn't bother anymore.
No offence....


It's sat in the garage now, barely used.
MOT due in April, which I will be renewing.


Ian

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For Sale & Wanted / Re: 2006 FZS1000, all of the good mods
« on: 25 November 2018, 08:55:41 pm »
Hi all.


Bike still available after me thinking it had been sold. Not once, but twice!!  :wall


Happy to throw the topbox and the bagster in with the deal.  :deal


OR i'm looking for a large capacity cruiser that I'll use more.....

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For Sale & Wanted / Re: 2006 FZS1000, all of the good mods
« on: 15 November 2018, 09:24:18 pm »
Yep, I'm in Plymouth

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For Sale & Wanted / 2006 FZS1000, all of the good mods
« on: 13 November 2018, 05:05:17 pm »
Hi all.
Looking to sell my Fazer as it just isn't getting the use it deserves.
Bought it from the site near 2 yrs ago, from a guy who had it fully Ivanized and fitted the various other mods everyone agrees make the bike the best it can be.
I am including the rear mounting frame for a Givi Monokey box ( I currently use a Givi V45, which I will use on my next bike[size=78%])[/size]
There is a colour coded Bagster tank cover shown, which is also available separately for £35 if sold with the bike.
The tank beneath is unmarked.
The bike is in excellent condition and has had regular oil changes.
The latest was May 2017, after which I have done barely 500 miles.
MOT history is excellent and there were no advisories when completed in June.
The paint scheme is a rare combination and really sets off the bike, along with the gold wheels.
I've written down all of the extras, so feel free to look and ask for more info.
Added to the spec list are some 1.5" handlebar risers and a colour coded belly pan.


Looking for £2450 ovno











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For Sale & Wanted / Re: WANTED FZS1000 luggage - Panniers - Topbox
« on: 13 November 2018, 04:17:04 pm »
there's currently a complete luggage set going on the Fazer facebook page.
He's after £150. Carnoustie, in Scotland, but willing to courier I believe.

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For Sale & Wanted / Re: wanted - streetfighter screen
« on: 14 May 2017, 10:19:13 am »
I've got a Dark short Street Fighter screen in good condition.
I'm looking to change to a D/Bubble.


I'll sell it ya if you're interested?
Rgds


Gaz


I've got an excellent, smoked DB going.
£25 inc P+P


Ian

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Fairing bolt size
« on: 14 May 2017, 10:14:43 am »
Hi all.
Damn my poor memory.... :'(


I fitted uprated headlights.
Removed the fairing inners and the rear fairing bolts to get at them.
Now lost one of the silver fairing bolts, but got the square nut it fits with!! :oops


I'd just like to know the size/type of bolt to order to replace it?


Any/all help appreciated

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For Sale & Wanted / Baglux tank cover
« on: 07 May 2017, 02:21:22 pm »
surplus to my requirements.


Red baglux tank cover with Fazer written in grey.
Excellent condition.
Daft price new

Having problems with photobucket, so will send pics on request.


£50 plus p+p


Ian

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For Sale & Wanted / Re: wanted - streetfighter screen
« on: 07 May 2017, 11:53:48 am »
sorted now ta....

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Bite point on clutch?
« on: 04 May 2017, 08:34:32 pm »
I've just replaced my clutch cable as it was getting stiff despite fairly regular lubrication and here's what I did to get it adjusted.


Wind the lever adjuster all the way in and take up all of the slack at the clutch end apart from enough to give you about 2mm of travel at the lever pivot. Take the bike for a ride and wind out the lever adjuster so you get the bite point where you want it and make sure you have no clutch slip when the power kicks in. After doing that I saw where the clutch actuation lever was positioned and how much slack I had in the cable, wound the lever adjuster back and used the clutch mount adjuster so I had it closer to where it needed to be and it's been spot on. Don't forget that there's actually a third adjustment point halfway along the cable under the left hand upper frame rail similar to the exup cable adjusters which you can use to adjust the slack if you'd rather leave the clutch mount bolts in place.


That's what I did and it worked for me, others will doubtless have their own methods.


I often pass Exeter. Don't suppose you could show me hoe, could you Pie Eater??

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thanks for the input and conformation.
I had that idea too, but it seems out of my league


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For Sale & Wanted / wanted - streetfighter screen
« on: 03 May 2017, 08:22:31 pm »
looking to try one out.....

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Bump,,,,,,

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Bite point on clutch?
« on: 01 May 2017, 10:08:02 pm »
I have virtually no play in the lever at all, so not sure the adjustables would help  :'(

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: New to me Gen 1 Fazer first ride
« on: 01 May 2017, 10:06:28 pm »
just been out on a 30 mile run tonight. Bike is lovely....

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: New to me Gen 1 Fazer first ride
« on: 30 April 2017, 09:25:35 pm »
ta


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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: New to me Gen 1 Fazer first ride
« on: 30 April 2017, 05:38:51 pm »
Thanks Pie Eater.
I appreciate your comments.
There were a couple of ways I could have come back, but I picked the one that was easiest to stick in my head A1 - A14 - M6 - M42 etc.
Nice ride as well, never saw one plod.


The clutch adjustment advice is appreciated.
When you wind the lever adjuster right in, does that move/tighten the cable? Is that what decreases the lever span?
Do you then slacken off/adjust the bottom, by the clutch?


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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Bite point on clutch?
« on: 30 April 2017, 04:48:15 pm »
I've just replaced my clutch cable as it was getting stiff despite fairly regular lubrication and here's what I did to get it adjusted.


Wind the lever adjuster all the way in and take up all of the slack at the clutch end apart from enough to give you about 2mm of travel at the lever pivot. Take the bike for a ride and wind out the lever adjuster so you get the bite point where you want it and make sure you have no clutch slip when the power kicks in. After doing that I saw where the clutch actuation lever was positioned and how much slack I had in the cable, wound the lever adjuster back and used the clutch mount adjuster so I had it closer to where it needed to be and it's been spot on. Don't forget that there's actually a third adjustment point halfway along the cable under the left hand upper frame rail similar to the exup cable adjusters which you can use to adjust the slack if you'd rather leave the clutch mount bolts in place.


That's what I did and it worked for me, others will doubtless have their own methods.


Brill, thankyou

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: New to me Gen 1 Fazer first ride
« on: 30 April 2017, 12:57:53 pm »
Thanks.
Were they plug and play?

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: New to me Gen 1 Fazer first ride
« on: 30 April 2017, 12:22:31 pm »
Nice review and welcome to the fold.


I have had mine since new in 2004, and up to say 6 years ago had no probs with neck and shoulders etc but now I suffer a lot, i put it down to getting old and less flexible/fit!
I Have a dB screen and also a higher one for longer trips, both are fairly noisy opinion here is divided some say use a short one and let your helmet do the work. I fitted dl650 handguards and Oxford grips but now have heated gloves... Never had a prob with the legs but I don't have long legs, that said I cobbled together some highway pegs for long trips just to vary knee position.



Keeping at say half revs, 90ish you can easily get 180-200 from a full tank, even giving it some 170 is no problem.
If it doesn't have one already a multigauge is a nice option/toy.


Enjoy the bike :-)


Thanks. Not heard of a multigauge? Do you still have your handguards? I reckon the fuel consumption will have gone up due to the richer needles etc. I'm happy with the mpg to the light.
I tought a short screen may be better too.

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / are Gen 1 and Gen 2 screens interchangeable?
« on: 30 April 2017, 11:59:00 am »
As per the title please? :rollin

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / New to me Gen 1 Fazer first ride
« on: 30 April 2017, 11:40:46 am »
Hi all. Got my bike from Peasy yesterday.
Rode it back from Peterborough to Plymouth - 290miles - so have formed a good impression of the bike.


Immediate thoughts
Was pleasantly surprised at how good an 11yr old bike can look. Obvious that the bike had been looked after. More to the point, it had all of the mods that I wanted (although, now looking for a few more!!) Yamaha build quality as good as my previous FJ1200 and my Thunderace had been.


Riding
Wow!! Felt like a moped after my big Ox of a ZZR1100!!
VERY similar riding position to a R1100GS I had. Very comfortable straightaway and a natural reach to all of the controls.
Right, clutch out - am I in gear? Yes I am. Bloody hell, first ride and can't engage clutch.  :b
Oh ok- it's at the end of the lever span (like right at the end!!)
Controls are very light, and we're off.
I remember in the 90's, test riding one of the first generation Triumph Sprints - the ones with the spine frame.
When I got back, I got on my 89' CBR600FL and felt like a giant.
Well, this is similar after my ZZR11.
Definitely a case of twist and go.

After fueling up (and spilling petrol over Peasy - don't ask!!) I got onto the A1.
My, isn't she fast, but the long throttle travel means it's easy to think you're at full throttle when you're not.
After rearticulating my throttle hand, I gave it some beans.
Indicated 140mph (allegedly) in seconds, with more to come.
Throttle like an on/off switch, with no real engine braking.
Mikes Full Monty Ivanising work has done it's job and there is no stuttering, hesitation or spluttering.
Just pure clean drive from any revs, in any gear.
Peasy fitted a different master cylinder and SBS sintered pads - EXCELLENT stopping power (1 or 2 fingers only)
Back brake effective too. [size=78%][/size]Funny to let a car catch up at 90, then blast them away (childish I know [size=78%][/size] :lol )
Comfort is fantastic, but three observations
1 - Seat is very soft and my arse is numb quite quickly
2 - Footrests seem quite high. I prefer to stretch my legs out to the pillion pegs and rest on them when cruising. This just makes        the footrests seem even higher when I use them again though.
[/size]3 - LOTS of turbulence around the DB screen, so lots of noise. Also a lot of pressure on my neck and shoulders. This got much        worse the nearer I got to Plymouth. :'(


At the end, I was cold and aching. Oh for my heated grips. The temperature had dropped significantly and the spattered flies on my visor slowed me down in the dark. That's when 'twist and go' and a high riding position was particularly useful.


Summary

It took me 41/2 hrs to get home, including a pitstop for fuel, with 160 before the light came on. That was at an easy 95-100mph (allegedly)
The bike felt 'new'. The R6 shock and the front fork service have definitely benefited the bike (I'm 6' and 17st)
The engine is like a turbine in the way the power is available, with a kick above 8k. Obviously faster in black too  ;)
Seems to me that, if I can sort out a couple of gripes, she's perfect.
Mirrors were good, headlights excellent, especially on full beam and road presence good to.


Gripes (personal to me)
Seat v soft - suggestions?
Footpegs high - suggestions
Screen buffeting - shorter screen, taller screen?
Cold hands - fitting heated grips asap.
Neck and shoulder soreness - screen change?
Clutch bite - idiots guide for me to adjust the cable/freeplay etc (pleeeaase)




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