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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Electrical problem - pointers please
« on: 15 September 2016, 03:34:48 pm »
Blimey - this is a post from the past.

Yes, I did find it (eventually), but cannot remember what the answer was as I've had various issues with electrics on the Fazer.

Maybe it was fixed when the alternator was re-wound, or perhaps it was a corroded connector block hidden away somewhere (under the air box perhaps), or a fractured wire under the left hand side panel or it was a new battery was needed.

Sorry, those are the 4 things I can think of.  Mu guess would be the connector block above the engine, under the air box was corroded and needed replacing (or just bypassed because I bodge things).

Hope you find it.

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Rear brake caliper pin holes worn
« on: 12 October 2014, 07:25:33 pm »
It's "only" done 90,000 miles. I've never changed the pins (never even heard you should). I guess if the holes are starting to wear at around 30k, and once they start going loose the wear will only accelerate through more movement (?), by 90k they will be worn.
Oh well, they've only got to hold together for 10k then I'll look for another bike (never have liked high mileage bikes ;) )

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Rear brake caliper pin holes worn
« on: 11 October 2014, 09:12:27 am »
Just had my tyres replaced and was advised that the holes that the pins that hold the brake pads in place go through in my rear caliper have worn badly. They are oval!
I guess this is just because of vibration slowly wearing the metal out, but....
Is this common?
Am I doing something wrong to cause this?
Apart from a new rear brake, is there anything I can do?
Thanks in advance

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Clocks woes...
« on: 01 September 2014, 03:53:58 pm »
Thanks Schlumpf, an answer by anyone is accepted ;)

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Clocks woes...
« on: 01 September 2014, 11:31:19 am »
SirGalahad3,  Can you post the link to Eskorts page please. 

My bike has a very similar problem, but either running lights or brake light kills everything (even the engine) and then the bike will decide when it will power up again.  I have to leave the ignition on and sometimes it will all power up straight away and sometimes I have to wait 5 mins before the dash comes on it decides it will work.  When it is working, it starts and runs fine, until I turn on lights or apply the brake and the brake light comes on!

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Dog bones
« on: 13 April 2012, 02:40:53 pm »
MartynR,

130mm between the holes was, IIRC, 140mm c/c holes, so you have standard bones there.

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General / service above and beyond
« on: 07 April 2012, 10:38:39 pm »
I got home Thursday night with oil all down my right leg, boot and back half of the bike.  The oil filler cap had gone :-(.

A ring and drive around the local dealers resulted in none in stock.  I popped into a local mechanic that I have used a few times in the past for mot and tyres and once for some work, bit I am by no means a regular, just on the off chance he had one on the shelf. 

Although he did not have one spare, he took the filler cap from his own bike and gave me that to keep me going until he can get a new one on Wednesday - he knows I use the bike to get to work and he is away with the family until Wednesday so not using the bike.

Last time he did work, he had a 3 week wait until he found I was going touring in 1 week, so he snuck me in so the bike was good to go.

Bloody nice bloke, good mechanic and reasonable rates too.  If anyone is looking for a mechanic, tyres or MOT near Uckfield, East Sussex, I can highly recommend Terry Everest at Everest Motorcycles.

Hope 'advertising' is ok, but it is rare to find people like this.

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General / Re: Photography competition - April
« on: 05 April 2012, 03:42:37 pm »
To Keep Tori happy (and continuing the Pyro theme).....my other love.  Sussex Bonfire.


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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: won't take throttle at 2k revs
« on: 03 April 2012, 06:51:11 pm »
I had something similar on an old car, but I had just left the choke on a little  :o. I am sure you are not that stupid and it show much earlier than 70 miles.

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Rev Counter Pulsing to 9k rpm
« on: 29 March 2012, 03:48:55 pm »
The overturn switch is a safety device so the engine does not run if the bike is on its side (and oil would not circulate properly).  I don't actually know how the Fazer one works, but some are just a ball bearing or other weight that if not upright will cut the bike out.  It is this that can just stick in the wrong place, so a few taps of the box with a hammer may sort the problem out (don't smash the box, just gentle taps on all sides - or even take it off and shake it as it is only held on with 2 screws, but replace the right way up!).  Also check the wiring going to/from the box.

the pic is the same as the one i have just taken

I keep such pictures on my phone in case of situations just like this  :D (OK, I had not deleted it since I replaced the undertray and took the picutres so I could work out where everything went when re-assembling - although I would like to point out that I have now tidied up the wiring).

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Rev Counter Pulsing to 9k rpm
« on: 29 March 2012, 03:22:16 pm »
The tip over switch is a little black box behind the battery to the right hand side with a 'B' on top of it.



It can get stuck so you may be lucky with tapping it with a hammer.

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Fuel filler lock seized!
« on: 29 March 2012, 08:41:25 am »
With 14 hours of soaking in penetrating oil, tapping the key whilst turning and wiggling (and a little thought of KK lubing up his Julie :eek ), it all freed up this morning.

Problem now is because of panic buying (thanks Dave) the local petrol station is out of petrol  :'( and I could not be bovvered to queue on the way to work.  If I cannot get any on the way home, I'm syphoning it out of the Mrs' car  :evil

Thanks for the advice.  I was a tad concerned last night as it just suddenly stopped working rather than getting stiff, so I thought it was more than just an oil up needed.  All locks well and truly lubed up now.

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Fuel filler lock ceased!
« on: 28 March 2012, 06:40:15 pm »
Thanks...more penetrating oil added!

If I cannot remove the cap without opening it, is it a new fuel tank needed? Surely not (please say not)

Ps - I can spell seized really!

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Fuel filler lock seized!
« on: 28 March 2012, 06:01:05 pm »
Got to the petrol station today and could not open the filler cap. Being ham fisted, I even bent the key trying.

At home, tried the spare (straight) key and still no joy.

Undid the 5 Allen key bolts, bit it appears that there is something else to undo before I can remove the filler cap unit (I left my Haynes manual at a friend's house after some work on the bike).

The lock is currently soaking in penetrating oil, but I'm not holding much hope.  I'll replace it ASAP but I need to know how to get the cap off to replace it and if there is a short term bodge to open the lid.

How hard can I hit what to help? Don't mind if cap does not lock if a temp fix can be performed. Would a screwdriver down the barrel force the lock open?

I've got enough fuel to get to and from work tomorrow, just, but as the light came on as I got home, 36 mile round trip is all I'm prepared to risk.

Thanks in advance

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Dog bones
« on: 15 March 2012, 09:47:28 am »
Thanks PieEater and Karlo.

Karlo, exactly what I wanted, but where is that measurement from/to.  I cannot believe that my longest dogbones are 10mm shorter than standard.

My measurements above are from edge of hole to edge of hole (internal).  I don't have the dogbones with me, but if the measurement is centre of hole to centre of hole, I think 140mm is about the length of my longest set (so standard).  It then appears that I have a  1" and a  2" ride height jack up kit.

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: rad fan
« on: 15 March 2012, 07:58:19 am »
Although the engine does not warm up quickly, the header pipes do. The fan motor is near the header pipes. The fan come on after a short while if the bike is in neutral and the throttle is shut (based on revs) to stop the fan motor from overheating from the headers.

When moving the wind will do the job. On the basic electronics on the Fazer, this is the best/easiest solution to protect the fan.

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Dog bones
« on: 14 March 2012, 09:54:04 pm »
Just cleared out the shed and found 3 sets of dog bones of different sizes.

I know 1 jacks the back up but not sure about the other 2. Guess 1 is standard and one changes ride height, but don't know which way.

Measurements between holes are roughly 130mm, 126mm and 121mm.

Can anyone please advise on which does what to ride heights so I can advertise them appropriately.

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: rad fan
« on: 13 March 2012, 08:06:32 pm »
It is a safety device to stop the fan motor from overheating when stationary.

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Oxford Heated Sports Grips
« on: 13 March 2012, 02:11:31 pm »
if you sit at a set of light for more that 5 mins the blue light comes on

Wow, if patience is a virtue, you must be a saint  :angel !!! 
If the lights have not changed green in 30 seconds I'm getting twitchy  :)

Glad it is sorted now.  Bring back the old push button and dial controllers.
 

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General / Re: wash your bike quick...
« on: 13 March 2012, 08:36:19 am »
Thames water lose 1/3 of their supply in leaks.  They made £650 million after taxation.  They did invest £750 million in capital investment, but this includes non-water provision related things.  They paid dividends (mostly the owners) £191 million.

On the other hand, nobody wants new reservoirs built, people want more houses built so the population will increase in the SE.  A reservoir has recently been turned down near where I live.  Once full, it would had just about covered South East Water's daily loss through leakage.

Investment on water storage (ie reservoirs) and stopping wastage must be an answer - or stopping an increase in population above the ability of the natural resources.  Whilst I'm not on a meter (and living in a small house with 2 kids, water rates are low and washing machine usage is high, I don't want to be), putting people on a meter so they at least thing about leaving hosepipes on overnight to water the garden must be a good idea.  All other utilities are paid for by supply, why not water?

I guess nobody has bothered with GreyWater because a lot of people are on a set rateable value rather than meter, so not bothered about usage. 

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: EXUP cable snapped
« on: 12 March 2012, 03:44:31 pm »
I've just left the cables with a company local to me called Catton Control Cables. Hopefully tomorrow they will have put a fresh pair of inners in and I'll get my midrange back.


Have you warned them the purpose and location of the cables?  The ends of the cables get very hot and normal soldering of the nipples could fail.  There was talk about this on the old board (http://fazerowners.yuku.com/topic/32778/Replacement-EXUP-Cables-12-instead-130).  Could be worth a phone call to make sure their work will be up to the required standard.  Someone estimated temperature upto 300c somewhere.

In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if the cables are a non-standard matterial (but that is more because of Yamaha's price than heat).

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Not the usual tyre related question
« on: 12 March 2012, 03:37:08 pm »
I noticed this, well, after jacking up the rear I noticed the front more scrubbed to match the rear, so I guess it is the steering geometry (assuming you have standard rear and not dropped the front).

A CBR will have a steeper steering angle (like a Fazer that has had the back raised, front lowered or both), so will wear tyres more evenly.

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: BS kite on silencer question
« on: 10 March 2012, 07:57:46 pm »
Thanks Whale,

So as my not for road use fell off (it was very badly put on and took seconds with a dremel to remove), I don't need to etch a kite mark on it.

It's not too bad at low revs. Is the bike reved in a MOT? If so, what to?

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / BS kite on silencer question
« on: 10 March 2012, 07:14:08 pm »
If my old BS kite mark "fell off" my straight through Akrapovik, as they do you know, and I wanted to put one on to help at MOT or being stopped by police time replace it, where should the kite mark go?

Is it where the 'not for road use' was, ie under the little pipe at the back of the silencer, where the 'E' mark is on the OE pipe, ie on the inside, or doesn't it matter.

Thanks in advance

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Fazer differences..
« on: 09 March 2012, 09:15:42 pm »

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