All my own doing. I finally chopped my Fazer in for a new CBR600F. I know, I know, please dont berate me. I am sad enough as it is. While the Honda is a great bike it does seem to lack the character of the old Fazer. All see everywhere now is Fazer's, are they ganging up on me!
I shall never forget Goldie, especially that last time at Brands when we ate loads of far newer, faster bikes for breakfast (yes, I know it's not a race......).
To whoever gets hold of my old bike, please look after it, and it'll serve you well.
Slimted
Looking for a good con FZS.........

Fitted new barrel. pistons and head. Triple checked timing.
Put the rest of it together. Can I get it to start? Can I f#ck!
What is most common mistake a hobby spanner monkey like me gets wrong?

Finally got bike back together. She started, sounded a bit rough. I thought must need a bit of a run....... Dont mistake fuel problem for timing problem I said to myself but carried on! Only later when oil was coming out of the exhaust drain hole did I think somethings not right. Ah well, hole in no 4 piston, start again. Note to self- double double check timing....

I stupidly removed head gasket without checking which way it goes back on. I have of course got replacement but noticed it is not quite symetrical.
If you lay gasket down as if looking forward on the bike there is a little tab just off front close to centre. Looks like it is for another engine model as well (thundercat maybe). But when looking forward should it be to the left or the right? Help!