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For Sale & Wanted / Fazer FZS600 2003 Foxeye for sale
« on: 12 October 2016, 12:58:39 pm »
Hi guys,

I bought MT09 and sadly the fazer must go.

I have new windscreen, new upgraded front sprocket nut and washer, newish 4000 miles Tsubaki gold chain and sprockets, new K&N air filter, new racing adjustable pegs, short race levers, blue braided front brake lines.

Professionally refurbished front brake calipers by http://powerhouse.uk/content/motorcycle-brakes/motorcycle-brake-caliper-refurbishment-service.php

Serviced this summer 1000 miles ago with new esther synt oil and new Galfer front pads.

V5 in my name
MOT till 30 May 2017.
New Delkevic can
New Micheline Road Pilot 3 tyres.
Full tank  :)



I am putting this on ebay today with 0p start no reserve 7 days auction.

If anybody here wants it the price for you is £1000 OVNO cash on collection. IMO that is a fair price for a Foxeye.

Having said all that the I am probably making a huge mistake, but can't afford having two bikes.

On ebay now: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182311762269?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

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General / Re: The 2016 FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
« on: 03 October 2016, 11:50:41 pm »
I have had a go at this but the best I could do is a horse and carriage company, what do you think it has been awhile now. And to get there I had to navigate miles of horse shitty roads, they should have to clean up after themselves its a road hazard and dangerous

Fine with me next challenge please  :)

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FZS600 Fazer / Re: What have you done to your FZS600 bike today
« on: 03 October 2016, 11:49:36 pm »
Installed Oxford sport heated grips  :)

Ready for the winter now  :lol

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General / Re: My own mom rear ended me - relax its work safe LOL
« on: 20 September 2016, 12:14:20 am »
Did i hear her say she didn't see him???  :rollin

And  in the begining 0:53 she say: "Drive safe and watch out for idiot drivers"

He obviously has failed the safety test  :rollin

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General / My own mom rear ended me - relax its work safe LOL
« on: 19 September 2016, 01:00:21 pm »
I know its wrong but I can't stop laughing:

I did not even see you son


Epic  :lol :lol :lol

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General / Re: Psychology of Motorcycling riding
« on: 17 September 2016, 10:40:53 pm »
42 I am ready for bikesafe instructor  :lol

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Introduction / Re: New Owner (Brighton)
« on: 17 September 2016, 10:29:52 pm »
Welcome  :) and

 :useless

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Introduction / Re: Hello from Buckinghamshire UK
« on: 14 September 2016, 12:25:27 am »
Hello and welcome  :)

Cool bike  :thumbup

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General / Re: the road that fazers were made for.
« on: 08 September 2016, 05:49:28 pm »
well done Bri  :thumbup

BTW it's a dolphin's loss, ungrateful fish munchers  :lol

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General / Re: The 2016 FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
« on: 08 September 2016, 11:25:06 am »
Here we go

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Next challenge your bike and a horse cart.

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FZS600 Fazer / Re: Wiring connectors
« on: 05 September 2016, 07:00:07 pm »
:agree

Look closer, the part to push is there somewhere.

 :agree There are two small parts to push on both sides, also the connectors are stuck as well, it was majot PITA to disconnect mines, you need two flat screwdrivers to push the plastic bubles. You push it on the one side it gets back on the other. You need 1st screwdriver to block the first one open and with the second to push the second one. While simultenously pulling the both parts apart. Having total of four hands is very helpful to do that all.

At some point it works eventually  :lol

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FZS600 Fazer / Re: FZS 600 vs MT09 vs SV650
« on: 05 September 2016, 06:49:16 pm »
Has anyone here test ridden or owned a MT09/Tracer or SV650?

I'm thinking of getting one or the other, maybe instead of the Fazer or maybe in addition.

What did you think of them, pro's and con's vs FZS?

All three are completely different bikes.

IMO neither MT09 or SV650 is a Fazer replacement.

In the past I have ridden SV650. It is a twin engine. With lower power 75hp compared to 96hp the Fazer. That is not neccessaily a bad thing, depends what you want from a bike. Twins have more low rev poke. But you miss the inline four Fazer screaming engine. Which is a major plus and a fun factor for the Fazer. Assuming you are looking at the latest SV650S with fairing - nice bike with very low seat and if you are a big guy will feel not so roomy. But it has ABS and you can find newer, less mileage bikes. Suzuki gears are smoother then the Fazer.

I test rode both MT09 and the Tracer 900. Nice modern bikes. Except I will not replace the Fazer with it. On a paper it is a better bike. 115hp. Better then the similar Triumph 800 xrx. The big no for me it is the triple engine. I hate them passionately. You have the feeling you are riding a sewing machine. The bike moves as it should be. There is a little hesitation. Again you miss the inline four Fazer screaming engine. If you do a lot of boring motorway touring get the Tracer 900 by all means. But then you will be better with the new XJR1300 for touring.

The only bike I can replace the Fazer and still feel happy is the MT10.

Bit of both really. I do kinda fancy a naked bit also want faired. Definitely need more torque and top end. Maybe a monster 821

My guess is MT10 will be best for you too then  :lol the best value for money bike ever!

Looking at your last post:

The fazer feels so slow to me now, I feel like it accelerates like a slightly fast car...

No way, somethin wrong with your Fazer. Try 1 tooth less on the front sprocket it will give you better acceleration.

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General / Re: The 2016 FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
« on: 05 September 2016, 09:57:42 am »
Thanks for the reminder -here you go

Great next challenge please...

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General / A little culture time...
« on: 05 September 2016, 12:56:49 am »

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FZS600 Fazer / michelin pilot road 3 tyre pressures
« on: 04 September 2016, 02:58:52 pm »
Hi Guys,

I am 18 stones gear up and run 36 psi front and 42 psi rear.

Any idea how I can have exact tyre pressure calculated for me?

The Yamaha owners manual say for high speed high load (me) the front must be 2.25 bar (32 psi) front and 2.9 bar (42 psi) rear.

The Haynes manual say 33/42 psi.

Micheline site say nothing.

Any ideas?

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General / Re: Now that's a good looking bike
« on: 03 September 2016, 01:25:21 pm »
Its a concept shown in Classic Motorcycle Mechanics


Actually that looks like the new 2017 R6 as well:

http://www.morebikes.co.uk/2017-yamaha-r6-virtually-identical-r1-looks-claim/


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FZS600 Fazer / Re: connecting gear indicator help
« on: 30 August 2016, 11:27:21 pm »
guys please don't make me read the electric diagram  :lol surely somebody has connected gear indicator to the Fazer already?

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Introduction / Re: Hi all
« on: 30 August 2016, 11:24:55 pm »
Hello and welcome Colin  :)

 :useless

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General / Re: The 2016 FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge
« on: 30 August 2016, 12:06:37 pm »
bump...guys are you still there  :lol

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FZS600 Fazer / connecting gear indicator help
« on: 27 August 2016, 11:13:39 pm »
Hi All,

I bought for £18 this gear indicator: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121325993344?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I do have PDM60 so not problem for connecting the ground and the + power.

Any idea were in the connection box I can get connection to the:

1. Tacho
2. Speed
3. Neutral

There is white 3 wires connector speedo connector there do you know which wire is for what?

thanks

cheers
Val



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Events, Meets, Ride outs etc / LOFO's Loomies this Sunday or Monday
« on: 26 August 2016, 10:39:07 am »
Hi guys,

fancy Loomies this Sunday 28th or 29th Monday?

cheers
Val


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General / Re: fellow Fazer is giving us a bad name :-)
« on: 25 August 2016, 09:20:50 am »
Is there a link to the clip


Click "No longer available" in the first post, not sure why the forum does not like videos or try this:

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General / Re: 2 more drivers who should be avoided
« on: 25 August 2016, 09:13:11 am »
If you want to see drivers ignoring the roundabout rules come to my local supermarket. For some reason pleanty of guys there just go for it despite been on the left side from you.

Yesterday with my car, which BTW is a huge X5 and I always drive with lights on so you can see me, woman decided to go for it, I braked hard and honked her, and because of the hot weather my window was open and hers too, I kind of yelled:

"WTF lady??"

And she has replied: "I made it"  :rollin :rollin

Seriously?  :lol I wish sometimes I don't brake...

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General / fellow Fazer is giving us a bad name :-)
« on: 22 August 2016, 11:02:01 pm »
Alarm bells are ringing, fellow foccer got severly beaten on a traffic lights gran prix by...a Bandit  :rolleyes

Posts as an excuse youtube video with a van driver on a mobile phone. Mate you are giving us bad name  :lol

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General / Re: 2 more drivers who should be avoided
« on: 22 August 2016, 10:45:03 pm »
The right hand turn only is also signed at the traffic light and in the road approaching the trffic light.

It's a well used queue jump at that junction.

Yes i moved off quickly 'cos I knew what the dick was going to do, he looked surprised at he was expecting to be able to queue jump with no problem, that didn't work out for him.

Why would I indicate at a right turn only junction?

Where exactly in Highway code you have read that is fine not to give indicators when turning right? Pedestrians/cyclist crossing straight may not realise that you have no choice and you are going to turn right.

Also the drivers from the opposite lane that crosses your path how exactly they will know that your lane is for turning right?

Maybe he was doing queue jump or maybe he was texting and not realising the lane was for right turn does it really matter if you collide? Where exactly is this junction?

Relax a little bit looking for trouble is not ideal when you are riding a bike honestly.

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