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FZS600 Fazer / Re: FZS 600 dropping to left side when riding
« on: 21 March 2024, 11:07:11 am »
Have you checked your front tyre for uneven wear?

If it's worn down on one side, replacing it might fix the problem.

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General / Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
« on: 21 March 2024, 11:05:00 am »
Hello everybody, unsure how to use this site so hopefully i’m doing it right but ported the cylinder heads out and milled it so that 99 octane fuel can now be used to my advantage for extra power on the 600 (engine was already out replacing the 2nd gear shift fork) :) however this does mean regular fuel will cause detonation so premium only from now on yay

I would suggest posting this in the FZS600 02-03 Forum area so people who have the same model of bike as you are more likely to see it and reply.

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General / Re: How did it come to this
« on: 21 March 2024, 10:56:41 am »
FFS! That should have been a charge of Attempted Murder!  :2guns

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General / Re: What the actual F.....
« on: 21 March 2024, 10:52:31 am »
I just found the ad on YouTube and it says at the bottom "stunts are performed by professionals, do not try at home".

But IMO any "professional" rider wouldn't be part of such a stupid advert that apparently promotes irresponsible riding in completely unsuitable footwear!

 :foc

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General / Re: Down the pub - the thread about nothing and everything
« on: 21 March 2024, 10:46:00 am »
@darrsi - Damn, that is a hell of a story :(

Best wishes for a full recovery :thumbup

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Introduction / Re: Hello
« on: 21 March 2024, 10:40:46 am »
Welcome to the Forums :thumbup

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FZS600 Fazer / Re: Tyre recommendation
« on: 19 March 2024, 01:35:03 am »
Look on YouTube for the Fortnine videos where he explains that pretty much any reasonably well known brand tyres will be sufficient for the majority of riders who are never going to push them to their limits.

Personally I've gone from Bridgestone 023s to the T30s and T31s and will upgrade to the T32 in the not too distant future because I don't see the attraction in using tyre technology that's over a decade old.

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General / Re: Act now: Motorcycles in bus lanes consultation.
« on: 19 March 2024, 01:27:56 am »
Done :thumbup

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Introduction / Re: New Member
« on: 07 March 2024, 10:16:52 am »
Welcome, good to have you here :thumbup

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Introduction / Re: hi from Melksham
« on: 01 March 2024, 01:03:37 am »
Welcome to the Forums :thumbup

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General / Re: Looking for MK1 600 tube
« on: 28 February 2024, 01:25:00 pm »
Fork stanchion tubes?

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Fazer 400 and other models / Re: Fazer 400 4YR0
« on: 22 February 2024, 12:05:36 pm »
You can check all the part numbers on this website:

https://www.bike-parts-yam.com/yamaha-motorcycle

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I'm not sure why it isn't working, but you might be able to click on this:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjJfygRV0JI

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Introduction / Re: Good evening ladies and chappies
« on: 18 February 2024, 07:50:10 pm »
Lol!

I'm not sure moving from Grotspot to Bedminster is a step up, but...   :pokefun

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Introduction / Re: Good evening ladies and chappies
« on: 17 February 2024, 08:51:32 pm »
Welcome to the Forums, it's a bit quiet around here these days, but there's still plenty of knowledge around :thumbup

BTW where are you in Bristol? I grew up in Long Ashton, then moved to Clifton for a few years before coming to live in Portsmouth where I am now.

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When I was looking at lowering my FZ6, it was a (fairly) simple bit of maths to calculate this.

Working out the sides of the triangle formed betwen a) the wheelbase line and the side stand and b) the base of the side stand a point on the seat directly above the side stand.

This will let you calculate the lean angle.

Then work out how much shorter the bike will be and you should be able to figure out how much shorter the side stand will need to be to compensate.

Alternatively, there are side stands which have an adjustable length, although I don't know how strong they are.

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For Sale & Wanted / Re: Pillion Grab Handles
« on: 03 February 2024, 04:53:03 pm »
If you include the details of the model of Fazer they're for and your location you may get more interest.

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General / Re: Car LED back lights!!!
« on: 03 February 2024, 04:50:57 pm »
100 percent of people I asked agreed with me :evil

83% of statistics are made up on the spot ;)

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General / Re: Sprayed over and damaged Chassis sticker
« on: 01 February 2024, 12:55:02 am »
Isn't the VIN engraved into the frame or heastock?

If you put that into the Yamaha website it will give all the details about the bike.

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General / Re: Insurance renewal - WTF!!!!!
« on: 26 January 2024, 04:25:12 pm »
Martin Lewis recommends renewing 21 days before your insurance is due to get the best price.

You can also tweak your job description (as long as it's a reasonable change, not a blatant lie!) which can bring down the prices.

Also *never* let the auto-renew price go through on the nod because, despite the fact that they're not supposed to "walk" the price up every renewal, you can guarantee the insurance ba$$$$$ds will do their best to jack the cost up!

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2021/01/martin-lewis-car-insurance/

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FZ6 / Fazer / Re: FZ6 S2 2008 NO LIGHTS ON DASH WHEN KEY IS ON
« on: 25 January 2024, 08:24:18 pm »
I've not heard of the ECU being "locked", but there may be a problem with the Immobiliser.

You can buy an Immobiliser emulator which might help fix the problem.

There's also thread on the 600 Riders forum from a few years ago that might be of interest:

Besides the immobilizer there may be another problem with the bike that is very common from attempted theft when that involved cutting the ignition switch wires. Shorting those wires can damage the diodes in a relay assembly called the, "Starter circuit cut-off relay assembly" This unit is next to the headlamp relay and costs about $35 US. It interrupts fuel pump/injection power and starter ability when specific safety protocol are not met.


https://600riders.com/threads/fz6-immobilized-problem.58844/

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General / Re: Finding gloves that will fit: harder than usual?
« on: 22 January 2024, 08:32:42 pm »
Pharao Quebec WP  - Tried a pair of these on in the Harlow SBS store, they actually fitted, but there were defects in the inner linner. So have bought 3 pairs to get one good pair.

Reject the duff ones as "not of satisfactory quality, not fit for purpose", then buy a few more pairs so you'll have spares for the next few years!


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General / Re: Car LED back lights!!!
« on: 19 January 2024, 09:33:00 pm »
In 52 years of motoring, I cant recall a single occasion when ABS was necessary

Perhaps your biking experience means that you're much less likely to be in a situation where ABS was necessary, because you're used to planning ahead and predicting hazardous situations before you find yourself in a position where you need to stamp on the brakes.

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General / Re: Car LED back lights!!!
« on: 17 January 2024, 11:06:12 am »
Where are the EU and their stupid laws when you need them.

 :rollin :rollin :rollin

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General / Re: Car LED back lights!!!
« on: 13 January 2024, 11:26:27 pm »
I suppose that may explain it some. I think there are other cuase too. last time I drove in London I couldn't believe how aggressive drivers were. I'd pull up at the lights and if I wasn't moving the nano second the amber light came on, the following driver was on his horn.

Ah, similar to the the "New York Second", supposedly the shortest measurable period of time which is defined as the time between the light in front of you changing to green and the taxi behind you blowing his horn!

 :rolleyes

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