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8601
« on: 26 July 2013, 05:44:28 pm »
(bear in mind this is a photo, the rods were moving up and down a little)
8602
« on: 26 July 2013, 05:06:20 pm »
I think I read somewhere they have all to be within 3 divisions on the carbtune. Don't ask me where though..
Are we talking the little lines?
8603
« on: 26 July 2013, 04:17:41 pm »
Finally did my first carb balance today  In fairness i could have just left them alone when i turned the engine on, but #4 carb just needed a tweak so couldn't resist. I should've read this post again first as my shiny new 300mm long #2 screwdriver that i ordered actually had a hexagon shank which didn't fit into the gap for 3 & 4 carb screw, so put it all back together and got a round version from Halfords and as mickvp says you can't quite get a good enough angle on the screw, so i ended up using a cheap old short flat bladed screwdriver that was laying about instead 
I checked my TPS beforehand and for some reason it was at 0rpm which was a bit odd as i only set it last week, but i reset it again to 5000rpm, and checked again afterwards and it was still where it should be.
Quick question though, i understand that the levels on the Carbtune should be as close as possible, but are there limits that are classed as acceptable (or non acceptable), and if so what are the limits that would make the bike misbehave, just out of curiosity?
8604
« on: 26 July 2013, 10:06:07 am »
Metronome? You need the Yamaha music division  Look at the lower part of your chain and slowly rotate your wheel on centre stand, all the links should look horizontal. If you see any at an angle starting from bottom left aiming up to top right then you have sticky links, which you can feel with a pair of pliers, it won't move freely like the others.
8605
« on: 26 July 2013, 08:55:58 am »
Just got a reply from Blackshadow about discs for '98 - '03 Fazers:
"..Hi Darren.
No Im sorry we dont have any front discs for that model.
Peter.."
8606
« on: 26 July 2013, 07:56:39 am »
Nice work It's funny 'cos i've said on here before that i doubt i'd get a black bike again because it's such a bastard to keep clean, i'd probably go for silver
8607
« on: 26 July 2013, 07:39:46 am »
Blackshadow discs. It's about £180 for the full set, they're made here in the UK, and are bloody fantastic discs - loads of guys on the ZX9R forum use them, and use them hard, and that's on a heavier bike that goes a fair bit quicker than the FZS does!
Okay, i've read the reviews, some good positive feedback to start with, then i read your usual 'slag everything off' type of review as well. What i can't figure out is, firstly, how i've not seen or heard of them before as i don't normally miss a trick and i went through a period of searching everywhere for a reasonably priced but good disc? They're even on Ebay so that would indicate to me there are no sizes for our bikes? Secondly, their fitting guide concerning the "Faser" (sic) is a little bit odd especially where the years of manufacture are concerned? And lastly they mention 'floating' discs in their guide, but in one of the reviews i read they mentioned 'fully' floating. When they say fully floating are we talking jingly jangly noisy buggers or just riveted semi floaters? http://www.blackshadow-uk.co.uk/Yamaha.htmlWhat i've found since i've been using the internet is that people will trip over themselves to write a bad review about something, whether it's a hotel, holiday resort, bike parts, etc......but hardly anyone takes the time to write good reviews about things, they just take it and run, which is why things can get very confusing online when buying stuff. When i plumped for the Kagizume discs on the front (and now matching rear  ) of my bike the reviews were so mixed it was ridiculous, but now i've had them for a couple of years and they've honestly been fantastic, and paired with the Galfer pads they still look like new! I just emailed Blackshadow about discs for the Fazer so i'll let you know when i get a reply.
8608
« on: 25 July 2013, 04:42:24 pm »
Sheesh. A bit too much for my trainee salary. 
Probably gotta look at some chinese cheapies of fleabay. 
I recommend the Hel -lines though, have them on mine.
I can't stress enough what a bad idea that is, you'll end up buying twice! Then you'll be £400 out of pocket! If anything buy used original's, it's a cheaper but better option!
8609
« on: 25 July 2013, 04:17:09 pm »
Erm, the middle of the letter `M` is short, as are the points of the tuning fork..... those stickers are from the Yamaha music division!!! 
I do get quite a tune out of my bike.......music to my ears!
8610
« on: 25 July 2013, 01:53:04 pm »
Paint stripper Wet 'n' dry Silver wheel spray Lacquer Yamaha decal Sorted (bit grubby in the photo)
8611
« on: 25 July 2013, 12:29:41 pm »
I had 13k out of my rear PR2, only replaced it due to a puncture and it had plenty of tread left  Managed 21k on the front before I had both replaced.
You must've have had helium filled tyres whilst riding on bubble wrap?
8612
« on: 25 July 2013, 10:51:12 am »
Hello Robbus, and welcome to the forum mate. I'm not near my bike but i'd say 90 degrees sounds about normal for the throttle, unless someone corrects me. Quick action throttles barely need squeezing and you're off so i doubt it's one of them. Gearing around town at 25-30mph, i've not even thought about before, it's more about the sound of the engine but at a guess 3rd or 4th gear? Basically if you are revving the nuts off the bike you are in too low a gear, and if you are kangarooing then you are in too high a gear. Works for me anyway. Idle should be set at warm engine running temperature. I'm about 100kg ( ) but also have a large topbox with framework on the bike so i stick with the 36psi front and 42psi rear in the tyres and it seems to handle well. If it is a bit jittery around the 3k mark that does indicate to me that a carb balance might help. After a carb balance you will find the throttle will be much easier to use in any gear and at any speed.
8613
« on: 25 July 2013, 10:33:41 am »
Very nice bit of shopping there Fizzy Pass my commiserations on to your wallet though 
8614
« on: 24 July 2013, 03:12:43 pm »
After the air filter can take no more air blasting you can then give it to your nan for Xmas and explain that it's a very rare origami ornament.
8615
« on: 24 July 2013, 03:07:25 pm »
Rad guard won't have any height issues, as long as you're not blatantly blinding people with them? Would've thought a straight line from the battery is a tiny bit risky, because you will forget to turn them off, for whatever reason! Either that or some random will flick the switch for you for 'fun'. Have you seen these too? http://www.bikevis.com/motorcycle-led-running-lights.html
8617
« on: 24 July 2013, 02:55:30 pm »
8619
« on: 24 July 2013, 02:07:30 pm »
Battery on ebay £36 151087135604
O-ring chain & sprockets £68.99 310685699257
Your front hoses sound like they are still ok for another couple of years, let the MoT tester decide!
Instead of another duff rear caliper & pads, I would go for this TRX850 rear caliper, bracket & torque arm setup & just get a longer brake hose to sort out AND improve the feel of the rear brake : ebay item 151085020066 £30 + brake line
Front calipers - take that offer of a used set, clean them up & if you need them, get some Nikone brake piston seals to restore stopping power
Sprocket gasket - cough up
Forks seals - cough up. But wait, are the stanchions pitted?
Oil & filter - cough up (hi-flo pattern filter cheaper & just as good as OEM Yamaha filter)
Coolant - open rad cap, if its still that snot green colour, leave it as is
Air filter - try it as is first before replacing
ok started ordering stuff:
D.I.D 50vxgb gold chain and sprockets - [size=78%]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321040757202?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649[/size]
Exide YT12B-BS Battery - [size=78%]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/310606836197?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648[/size]
It looks like i have the old style front sprocket nut fitted, so it makes sense to replace it with the uprated one, should i get a new sprocket washer too or ok to use the old one?
I checked the stanchions and they are indeed pitted so that will be something else to change. rear caliper is totally seized up couldn't get the piston out even with compressed air. might go for that one on ebay.
thank you everyone for all your input i'll keep you guys posted on the progress
Get the sprocket nut as a kit, don't use the old washer. Part number 90891-10124
8621
« on: 23 July 2013, 01:02:48 am »
Let me think.......
8622
« on: 23 July 2013, 01:01:04 am »
Was told years ago, always buy original Yamaha clutch cable!
8624
« on: 22 July 2013, 01:45:13 pm »
The PM you sent would go to his personal email address so maybe he's just on holiday or something?
I was looking at his posts on here and although he made quite a few he never really got to the bottom of the issue, not on here anyway?
8625
« on: 22 July 2013, 09:22:17 am »
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