So after running around on Thundercats and then SV650's for a while, I picked up a '01 FZS600 here in Cardiff, and if I'm honest, compared to my last couple of bikes (sheds) this one's been treated right, and I'm looking to keep her that way! Aside from a blow on the downpipes and a squared off rear, she's been looked after and generally rides rather nicely.


http://imgur.com/iVoazeG


First thing was adjust the clutch, which I was pretty used to off the Thundercat - screw was a bit tight to start with, but seems miles better now if not still a little snatchy. At the same time, I thought I'd check behind the sprocket cover and look at the front sprocket nut that everyone was talking about.





I'm guessing this is the 9mil nut that's the bane of all fzs owner's existence, though thought I'd throw it on here first for confirmation. Seems solid at the moment, however if recommended would certainly look at changing - what say ye?


The second thing I looked at was more commuting-based, as whilst I don't like the weight or bulk of engine bars, a daily run into and out of Central Cardiff would be tempting fate without them - as such, scored a set of Genuine yamaha jobbies - however they've arrived without the fittings being a secondhand purchase - what am I going to need bolt-wise to get them on?




Believe it's exactly the same set as these here if it's any help! http://kleinanzeigen.ebay.de/anzeigen/s-anzeige/original-fzs600-sturzbuegel-5dm-w0741-00-neu-ovp/173493263-222-4719


Next jobs include an imminent K&N, looking at some SS downpipes, and the headlight mod, as well as a new set of PR 3's. The two points above (crash bars especially) are more urgent however, so any advice is much appreciated.

Fair play there, I think that looks pretty damn fantastic. Go for it!


Anyone have an idea what headlight's being used there?

Hi Folks


Started out on a little TZR way back when, upped to a Thundercat which I loved to bits, and then sold everything to do Uni. After that, picked up an SV650 on the cheap to get me about, but missed the smoothness of the 'cat, so when presented with this beauty, I couldn't resist!


http://imgur.com/iVoazeG


I'm really digging the black/gold colour scheme, the more upright riding position, and that familiar notch between first and second. She's got just under 20k miles on the clock, a Blue Flame twin-outlet exhaust, and cosmetically she's well looked after. Mechanically sound as well, aside from a blow on the downpipes, and a squared-off back tyre. There's a lot of history with her, as well as original keys, toolkit ect so I've a lot of confidence, and unlike the SV she starts flawlessly on the button whatever the weather.


Next steps are looking at the front sprocket nut, as there's nothing to reflect that's been done, look at welding or replacing the downpipes, a solid set of engine bars (Yam OEM? Renntec? Ebay?) and some new shoes front and back in the shape of Pilot Road III's.


Would love to hear any other advice for a new owner, things to look out for ect, or even just confirmation that the gold ones are in fact the fastest