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Title: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 21 February 2013, 03:22:38 pm
ok ....borrowed  from another forum....i`ll start
 
 
booked my thou in for mot,sat at 10.30  :)
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Post by: Panthor on 21 February 2013, 04:36:18 pm
Looked at it and wished I had more money for upgrades
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Post by: Dead Eye on 21 February 2013, 04:55:45 pm
Took the clutch apart, put new clutch springs in, adjusted clutch cable, added more engine oil, went for a ride and booked in for some work this saturday :P
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Post by: clanadam on 21 February 2013, 06:15:40 pm
Filled up with petrol, rode to work, took about 2 hours to thaw out  :o
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Post by: Jazz999 on 21 February 2013, 06:18:10 pm
Looked wistfully out the kitchen window at it and wished for spare time!
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Post by: slimwilly on 21 February 2013, 06:20:19 pm
Looked to see why the led after market gear indicator has gone dead,,is there a reset?
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Post by: simonm on 21 February 2013, 06:29:45 pm
Fitted some free oxford light heated grips from a subscription from Ride magazine :-)
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Post by: Chris on 21 February 2013, 06:49:59 pm
Removed front forks to sand and repaint lower parts black as the origional silver paint has started to bubble so they are pretty scabby, considered polishing them but then realised I couldn't be bothered so will stick to my origional plan of quick sand down, prime and paint. Also painted my exhaust downpipes black with Hight Temp Paint today.
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Post by: taylor on 21 February 2013, 07:03:55 pm
gave the bike a polish and looked at the frost outside, :(  not long now. :lol
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Post by: JZS 600 on 21 February 2013, 07:49:27 pm
Lubed the chain after the ride back home from work
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Post by: Exupnut on 21 February 2013, 08:55:18 pm
ok ....stolen from another forum....i`ll start
 
 
booked my thou in for mot,sat at 10.30  :)


gonna book mine in soon for exup valve service  :thumbup
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Post by: stevierst on 21 February 2013, 09:23:13 pm
Rode it to work, defrosted, rode it home from work, filled up with fuel, then defrosted.

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Post by: CharlieDee on 21 February 2013, 09:58:26 pm
Ordered a full service kit + exhaust gaskets + shiney nuts for the rear sprocket + sprocket cover gasket and buffed up my newly polished peg hangers and swingarm ready for the installation back onto the bike... pictures to follow on my swingarm post p.s. dont try and polish your swingarm on the fzs 600 unless you are happy to have a 3 week head ache. I have also been busy sorting out the thou shock im putting on the 600 too.  :lol
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Post by: Grahamm on 21 February 2013, 10:08:36 pm
Refilled the Scotoiler!
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Post by: red98 on 22 February 2013, 11:39:29 am
bought the thou a haynes manual so i can service the exup valve  ;) 
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Post by: Dead Eye on 22 February 2013, 12:46:34 pm
Removed the front sprocket and turned it around so that it was on the correct way round  :lol
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Post by: Grahamm on 22 February 2013, 01:47:27 pm
Removed the front sprocket and turned it around so that it was on the correct way round  :lol

You mean every time you opened the throttle the bike went into reverse? :pokefun
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Post by: JZS 600 on 22 February 2013, 04:05:11 pm
Gave it a quick wash whilst the snow fell gently,,,,,,
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Post by: Exupnut on 22 February 2013, 04:11:33 pm
Looked at it sulking under its cover.


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Post by: JZS 600 on 22 February 2013, 04:17:57 pm
Get out there and smash it!


2 oC feels really warm in the evening after sub zero temperatures on the way to work,,, I've even gave it some serious shit on the last couple of roundabouts near to home. OK, there's a lot of salt still sitting on the surface but no bother.....
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Post by: sure2ride on 22 February 2013, 05:33:23 pm
Got out the extra thick tasty warm winter cover (even though it's in the garage) and tucked my luverly bike up all nice and warm.
It's gonna be -2C tonight so wanted to make sure she didn't catch a chill.
my missis thinks I'm potty,  :'(
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Post by: Dead Eye on 22 February 2013, 05:34:38 pm
Removed the front sprocket and turned it around so that it was on the correct way round  :lol

You mean every time you opened the throttle the bike went into reverse? :pokefun

That could have been interesting  :lol

But no, the wear on the teeth was back to front because of how it got re-installed after the engine was taken out so it was causing a horrible knock. Knock is now eliminated :D
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Post by: NotAnotherHill on 22 February 2013, 06:40:19 pm
Started the bike and let it run for 10 mins just to see if it still started after 5 weeks of inactivity! Discovered that the fronts brakes are sticking on, again, despite giving the pistons a thorough cleaning up after it's last venture out.


Had to make room in the garage for a 900 RRV Fireblade I've just acquired....by chance....while tyre kicking round a local dealer this week :)  Gets delivered next week (my summer bike).
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Post by: marksfazer on 22 February 2013, 10:48:07 pm
Fitted the back wheel back on after getting a puncture last weekend!
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Post by: peterjca on 23 February 2013, 11:39:26 am
What did I do with my FZ1 last week? Used it for the first time this year for commuting. A combination of bad weather, getting a new battery, medication for an injury (non-bike), breaking a contact lens and getting new ones cost me 5 or 6 weeks of bikeless commuting. Glad to be back on two wheels. But it's bloody cold!
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Post by: Tilts on 23 February 2013, 11:46:55 am
just looking at it, put my back out the day my new R6 shock turned up.:(
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Post by: JZS 600 on 23 February 2013, 12:40:09 pm
Rode to work this morning at 0630 with the snow flurrying around,,,,,
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Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 23 February 2013, 01:23:44 pm
Got new Pirelli Diablo fitted on front and after lunch I'm down the garage to do oil and filter change, service EXUP valve and fit new stainless bolts, and then replace ginger disc bolts with new ones.

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Post by: red98 on 23 February 2013, 02:21:11 pm
mot`d the thou today....passed with no advisories...............well it is silver  :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: Chris on 23 February 2013, 02:46:57 pm
Wished I was out on mine... Gorgeous sunny and warm day here but no wheels on it at the moment... In fact, hasn't even got front forks on it... Bugger!  :'(
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Post by: simonm on 23 February 2013, 04:33:29 pm
Market Harborough -> Northampton -> Daventry -> Lutterworth. :-)


Freezin cold hands in-spite of the heated grips, maybe need some inner gloves.
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Post by: slimwilly on 23 February 2013, 07:05:34 pm
Cleaned it, wired up a power point, oiled the chain,ready for a freeze ride tomorrow.
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Post by: andydrz on 23 February 2013, 07:20:11 pm
Fitted a scottoiler. Thought it looked pants being held on by cable ties so made a mounting bracket which bolts to the chain guard holes.
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Post by: dolau on 23 February 2013, 07:32:35 pm
Nothing today I had to work but I rode it yesterday and it was bleeding cold! :eek
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Post by: red98 on 24 February 2013, 01:23:54 pm
more snow this morning so pushed it to the back of the garage and covered it up  :\ :\ :\ :\
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Post by: kitcrazy on 24 February 2013, 01:47:40 pm
working all this weekend  :(  got to work at 6.30 this morning absolutely freezing.
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Post by: JZS 600 on 24 February 2013, 05:10:59 pm
Lube'd the side and centre stand and checked/adjusted the tyre pressures.


32/36 for winter, thank you!
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Post by: devilsyam on 24 February 2013, 08:48:07 pm
Marathon fit today freedom cold snow at times but 3 r6 kits fitted and 3 owners went off to play
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Post by: Mutleyx on 24 February 2013, 08:51:05 pm
working all day  :'(
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Post by: Rolfieh on 24 February 2013, 09:38:41 pm
New renthal chain and sprocker kit fitted and rear brake removed, cleaned, new pads and new braded hose.
Still a few weeks off getting the old girl back together.
 
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Post by: Exupnut on 25 February 2013, 08:05:06 am
i sprayed red98's bike..... :rollin :rollin :rollin



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Post by: Exupnut on 25 February 2013, 08:06:49 am
and took the mrs out for a spin....fwooarrrr!!!



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Post by: red98 on 25 February 2013, 12:57:44 pm
i sprayed red98's bike..... :rollin :rollin :rollin

 
 
 
 
 
nnnnoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo........ :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: Revilo18 on 25 February 2013, 12:58:37 pm
drew a little devil face in the dirt on the screen.... :evil
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Post by: Grahamm on 25 February 2013, 03:02:22 pm
Not today, but yesterday I rode back to Portsmouth from an event in Coventry. I was fine with textile gear, jacket interliner, windproof mid-layer jacket, windproof balaclava and heated gloves, apart from my feet which, even with the best thermal socks I could buy, still ended up feeling like blocks of ice :(

Fortunately, apart from a few light snow flurries, the roads were ok.
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Post by: stevierst on 25 February 2013, 05:09:38 pm
I've been designing and making a modular luggage rack for my fz1. Based on a Ventura design. Mounting rails and connector plates made and fitted so far. Going to make the first rack for it tomorrow. Pictures to follow. :-D

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Post by: pilgrim on 25 February 2013, 09:56:15 pm
Felt a bit poorly today, so threw a sicky ( koff koff  ;) )
Then sat on my bike in the shed to test out the fit and comfort for riding of my new Furygan Houston Amo jacket which, by coincidence, just happened to turn up today :)  Imagine that, and me just happening to be at home as well!! :lol
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Post by: Aegis Bearing Mel on 25 February 2013, 10:35:23 pm
Not much, gave her a pat on the way past to the DRZ, promised her I'd fix her fork seal (again) and give her the Spring overhaul very soon.
 :\
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Post by: Exupnut on 25 February 2013, 11:25:54 pm
just a pat?? not even a kiss or a slight caress?? cant be a blue one then  :lol
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Post by: Mutleyx on 25 February 2013, 11:44:26 pm
Put some renthal 758 bars on, just got to come up with an idea for bar ends!
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Post by: Looney tune on 26 February 2013, 06:18:23 pm
Yeeeeeeeeeeeehhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa............. Managed to get my bike out for the first time since September last year, ya beauty  :D :D :D
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Post by: ChristoT on 26 February 2013, 07:17:10 pm
Fixed the rear lights!!  :woot

Oh, and scared the crap out of some cagers by performing a mahoosive kill switch backfire in the Hatfield tunnel...  :lol
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Post by: red98 on 26 February 2013, 07:39:31 pm
great post looney  :D ...............nice one CHRISTO  :lol
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Post by: Exupnut on 26 February 2013, 07:50:12 pm
Fixed the rear lights!!  :woot

Oh, and scared the crap out of some cagers by performing a mahoosive kill switch backfire in the Hatfield tunnel...  :lol
well done with the lights mate. looks like you'll be able to tail end charlie on sunday after all :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Post by: baldy on 26 February 2013, 08:23:00 pm
fixed a puncture in me back tyre,would rather ferry about nudy lady though!
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Post by: Lawrence on 27 February 2013, 10:49:37 am
Bought a new tyre due to a non-repairable puncture in the old one that still had loads of tread left  >:
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Post by: Dead Eye on 27 February 2013, 11:14:11 am
Finally got my bike back after a new set of tyres and reconditioned front discs... I am now bankrupt...
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Post by: red98 on 27 February 2013, 11:40:41 am
Finally got my bike back after a new set of tyres and reconditioned front discs... I am now bankrupt...

 
bankrupt but happy  :D
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Post by: Jazz999 on 27 February 2013, 11:53:05 am
Uncovered her to give her some fresh air and a sniff at the daffodils :)
Think tomorrow we'll have a date 8)
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Post by: FazerRuss on 27 February 2013, 12:32:05 pm
Checked the tyres as it was my first real "outing" since buying it.

1.5bar on both front and rear. :eek

Now duly inflated correctly.
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Post by: fatboy on 27 February 2013, 06:04:02 pm
few weeks ago,motad venom end can,new chain and sprockets plus k/n filter.
passed mot with the Decibel killer removed    :D
and i still had a front sprocket nut,it was a new type    :thumbup
 
 
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Post by: ChristoT on 27 February 2013, 08:30:47 pm
Went for a little spin, trying to get knee down. Failed miserably, so headed to the bike shop for a chin-wag. Saw a couple of friends (non foccers, sadly), and had a go on an Aprilia! Also saw a Thundercat there. Lazy day but a fun day...

Oh, and scared drivers in the Hatfield tunnel again.  :lol
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Post by: limax2 on 27 February 2013, 09:20:47 pm
Fitted rubber gaiters on the forks.
 
Not to everybodys taste, but I like the look. Kind of reminds me of the BSA Rocket Gold Star look, except the Fazer does everything better  :) .  More important they serve a useful purpose in keeping all the road crap off the working surfaces of the forks.
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Post by: His Dudeness on 27 February 2013, 11:03:37 pm
Fitted rubber gaiters on the forks.

Not to everybodys taste, but I like the look. Kind of reminds me of the BSA Rocket Gold Star look, except the Fazer does everything better  :) .  More important they serve a useful purpose in keeping all the road crap off the working surfaces of the forks.

good idea ;) what's that between your header pipes?
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Post by: AdieR on 28 February 2013, 12:29:38 am
Mine hasn't done much of late (bloody cold here, cars covered in frost on way out of work).
MoT and insurance will be renewed shortly, a new back tyre is due (not worn out totally, but badly squared off), will get a set of crash bungs after being damaged in the works car park (twice...), and currently deciding whether to put fairing lowers on it.
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Post by: stevierst on 28 February 2013, 05:37:50 am
I put my bloody bar muffs back on! My hands almost froze yesterday morning :(

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Post by: limax2 on 28 February 2013, 09:33:26 am
Fitted rubber gaiters on the forks.

Not to everybodys taste, but I like the look. Kind of reminds me of the BSA Rocket Gold Star look, except the Fazer does everything better  :) .  More important they serve a useful purpose in keeping all the road crap off the working surfaces of the forks.

good idea ;) what's that between your header pipes?
That's an aluminium shield, (with a bit of graphics on it), which stops water and road grit thrown up by the front wheel spraying the front of the engine.
It extends under the pipes and also protects the pipe junction area from being shot blasted by grit.
Even with a fender extender on it's surprising how high spray from the front wheel gets up the engine.
Now it's just the graphics that takes a battering  ;) .
On the old site I posted drawings of the shield and brackets needed to fit it, but I don't think anyone else bothered.
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Post by: FazerRuss on 28 February 2013, 08:15:49 pm
Today I replaced 90% of the standard "cheese" bolts with stainless  8) , adjusted the EXUP valve cables (as it seems they were waaaay out)  :eek , replaced the hideously expensive adjustable pegs with 'normal' black anodised ones so not I can operate things much better  :) , and confused myself with why the chain seems to slap about despite being set to the handbook specified slackness. :\
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Post by: limax2 on 28 February 2013, 08:48:07 pm
Having fitted the rubber gaiters yesterday and a good weather forecast for today I thought I had better take the bike out for a test ride  :) . The difficult decision was should I do the Shap-Penrith-Alson-Teesdale loop or should I thrill the good peaple of Cumbria with my visit. The view of the snow capped mountains of the Lake District on the way up decided it. It was one of those days when it seems a waste to stop for lunch rather than just to carry on riding. Warm, dry and very little traffic. The Kirkstone Pass had a road closed sign at the Windermere end but I figured I would give it a go anyway. Result, even less traffic and no sign of any road closed, it doesn't get much better  8) .  I stood in the road to take this photo with the Langdale Pikes in the distance. 
 
Happy days.
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Post by: andydrz on 28 February 2013, 09:39:18 pm
Finally got around to drilling and fitting my R6 shock along with a Pyramid Plastics hugger. Luke's dog bones look lush and are a great fit  :)
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Post by: His Dudeness on 28 February 2013, 10:32:02 pm
Fitted rubber gaiters on the forks.

Not to everybodys taste, but I like the look. Kind of reminds me of the BSA Rocket Gold Star look, except the Fazer does everything better  :) .  More important they serve a useful purpose in keeping all the road crap off the working surfaces of the forks.

good idea ;) what's that between your header pipes?
That's an aluminium shield, (with a bit of graphics on it), which stops water and road grit thrown up by the front wheel spraying the front of the engine.
It extends under the pipes and also protects the pipe junction area from being shot blasted by grit.
Even with a fender extender on it's surprising how high spray from the front wheel gets up the engine.
Now it's just the graphics that takes a battering  ;) .
On the old site I posted drawings of the shield and brackets needed to fit it, but I don't think anyone else bothered.

another good idea! the gators look very well. gators plus blacked out forks would be a nice combo 8)
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Post by: Will.I.Is on 28 February 2013, 11:56:11 pm
rode to work like my hair was no fire, rode home from work like my hair was on fire  :evil
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Post by: Liroka on 01 March 2013, 01:39:24 pm
Replaced fork seals/oil. Cleaned the front caliper pistons and replaced the pads (figured it was the best thing to do seeing as on one side both of the pads fell off the backing plates when I removed the caliper  :eek ). Replaced the pistons and seals on the rear caliper and gave it a bloody good clean. Discovered there's no coolant in the reservoir and now hoping there's not a massive leak. Ordered a new rear tyre and rear brake disc. The wife thinks this is 'becoming' an expensive hobby.  :lol 


Looking at the posts above - where did you get the gaiters if you don't mind me asking?
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Post by: robby boy on 01 March 2013, 06:40:51 pm
Took it to work and blew up the tyres, first time its been out since November, wish I'd cleaned it when I parked it up, lots of cleaning and greasing to be done over the weekend.
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Post by: Tilts on 01 March 2013, 06:54:24 pm
fitted R6 shock, one grab rail, as the other was missing inserts:( and some nice levers, that my Dad bought me:)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/02/gadajedu.jpg)
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Post by: limax2 on 01 March 2013, 08:15:11 pm
Looking at the posts above - where did you get the gaiters if you don't mind me asking?

I got those direct from www.pyramidparts.co.uk (http://www.pyramidparts.co.uk) . They cost £19.99 plus £2.50 postage. I have had gaiters from them before for other bikes and they seem decent quality and always fast delivery. The nearest size I could see for the FZS600 was 42x60x250, which are actualy too long as they would have become coil bound on fork compression. The solution to that is to cut about three of the convolutions out near the top and then overlapping a couple of convolutions from the top part into the bottom part. These are quite flexible and it makes a good seal. If you cut neatly at the bottom of the convolution you can't see the joint. Now with the forks fully extended the gaiters are in a natural position and still allow for full fork compression.
Places like M & P and Wemoto and on Ebay have plenty of gaiters but again I couldn't find any that were the exact size in all dimensions. 
 
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Post by: Jazz999 on 02 March 2013, 10:22:56 am
Fitted a new rubber bung over the o/s swing arm bolt where it goes thru the frame. Mine had gone awol on a ride recently :-\
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Post by: Skippernick on 02 March 2013, 05:24:48 pm
Put the new tax disc in its holder.
Got my IAM check ride tomorrow (test soon maybe), so using mind persuasion techniques to increase the thread depth in my front tyre.
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Post by: red98 on 02 March 2013, 05:36:36 pm
fitted the original carbs back on my "stuttering " fazer and started her up.....iam sure the carbs are not the problem,getting there one step at a time  ;)
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Post by: Chris on 02 March 2013, 06:33:12 pm
Burned my hands, especially my thumbs, while carbon wrapping air box cover panel. Won't be to everyones taste and not sure i'll keep it like this but here you go:
 
(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s104/bailachris/102.jpg)
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Post by: Ian-man on 02 March 2013, 08:25:38 pm
Got some pilot road 3's fitted today. Found out the bearings in the linkage under the rear shock are worn.
More money for bearings now, hope I can fit them myself and save on mechanics fees.

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Post by: Dead Eye on 02 March 2013, 11:07:39 pm
Adjusted the gear selector to avoid missing 1st - 2nd changes in anticipation of tomorrows rideout :)

Btw, those carbon cover panels look pretty nice :)
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Post by: ChristoT on 02 March 2013, 11:10:39 pm
Polished and polished and polished the Fazer for the LoFo rideout!  :lol

And I concur, nice panels!
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Post by: robby boy on 02 March 2013, 11:20:12 pm
Degreased the back end, washed whole bike, polished tank and fairing, painted radiator side panels matt black, took camera out to capture all the fun but the batteries were flat. :\ :rolleyes :lol
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Post by: spoonlamp on 02 March 2013, 11:42:37 pm
Took it for a burn. A38 for a spell, but of roundabout spinning, back onto A38, was thinking of someones sig (ride it like you stole it lol), recieved a fender in the post and decided £15 quid to my mechanic is worth it rather than me buthering my fender and holing my tyre...job for him on Monday  ;)
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Post by: Chris on 03 March 2013, 12:50:28 am
And I concur, nice panels!
Btw, those carbon cover panels look pretty nice :)

Cheers boys, it's not perfect but good enought for a first atempt. Going to do the other side when my thumbs have cooled down. haha! Also got the forks off and sanded the bubbled silver paint off them and going to paint them gloss balck. Been polishing my foot brackets too but might paint them black while I have the paint out... Can't decide... I could always carbon wrap the foot plates... haha... bit too chavy perhaps...  :D
 
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Post by: fazed on 03 March 2013, 03:05:54 pm
Found some LED red running lights I'd originally got for an SV650 suzuki but never got around to fitting.  Wired them into the brake lights for additional lumens under braking, worthwhile!  Hope this makes me more noticeable on the motorway at night!
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Post by: XTremo on 03 March 2013, 03:27:34 pm
Managed to get out for an hour.....bloody cold though!

(http://www.spainwebdesign.net/faz/faz8.jpg)

(http://www.spainwebdesign.net/faz/faz9.jpg)
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Post by: Tilts on 03 March 2013, 03:33:49 pm
managed to snap an exhaust stud, any tips on how to remove, tried mole grips, but this sod is not budging.

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Post by: slimwilly on 03 March 2013, 05:03:40 pm
Oh dear , this will be interesting, good luck, would still try to work with what you got there,maybr fille two flatish sides for better grip.
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Post by: Tilts on 03 March 2013, 05:20:23 pm
tried that, cut of flush, try and drill it out, and heli coil...
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Post by: Tilts on 03 March 2013, 07:38:33 pm
thank fook for that, managed to drill enough of the bolt out, and screw a stud in, not perfect, but secure and works...(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/04/by5apyja.jpg)
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Post by: ChristoT on 03 March 2013, 09:40:24 pm
Enjoyed the LoFo rideout!
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Post by: Exupnut on 03 March 2013, 09:53:37 pm
Got a puncture and lights stopped workin :'(
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Post by: Dunky on 03 March 2013, 10:28:07 pm
Rode it about 70 odd miles washed it dried it then oiled the chain  :) .
 
Dunky...............
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Will.I.Is on 04 March 2013, 01:33:05 am
looked at it and sulked :(
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Post by: slimwilly on 04 March 2013, 01:33:38 pm
It was very clean, yesterday i did 50 miles and now the wheels are very crapped up,,dry roads , just salt dust i guess,


I will have to clean it again. :\



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Liroka on 04 March 2013, 01:40:35 pm
Looking at the posts above - where did you get the gaiters if you don't mind me asking?

I got those direct from [url=http://www.pyramidparts.co.uk]www.pyramidparts.co.uk[/url] ([url]http://www.pyramidparts.co.uk[/url]) . They cost £19.99 plus £2.50 postage.



Thanks limax2, I've been looking for some protectors and these look as though they'll offer more protection than the regular parts.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JZS 600 on 04 March 2013, 08:36:37 pm
Got to the edge of my back tyre today  :evil


First time this year  :)


Roll on the better weather  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dolau on 05 March 2013, 01:17:47 pm
Rode it Sunday and yesterday in the cold winter sunshine but at -3 this morning it stayed in the shed and I commuted in the car in the warm (once I had got the ice off the windscreen) :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 05 March 2013, 01:30:50 pm
Rode it Sunday and yesterday in the cold winter sunshine but at -3 this morning it stayed in the shed and I commuted in the car in the warm (once I had got the ice off the windscreen) :rolleyes


My first job this morning was a Llandegly,Penybont, and it sure was chilly
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: spoonlamp on 05 March 2013, 02:26:06 pm
Did the usual daily commute to work. Got here early and cleaned the underside of the fender in prep for putting on a fender extender when I get home tonight...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: CharlieDee on 05 March 2013, 09:54:26 pm
My nice new shiny downpipes from motad arrived today along with my new footpegs and ordered a new clutch cable  :lol also cleaned up the gear change linkage and numerous small brackets that will be painted over the next few days!  8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: spoonlamp on 06 March 2013, 07:30:11 am
Last night I put on my new double bubble and fender extender. The bubble completely changes the look of the bike and for me is the way the Fazer should be  :)  Feels more like I'm IN the bike when putting head down  :D
Title: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Tibbs on 06 March 2013, 07:59:16 am
Well for yesterday really, but I rode it to Hemel & back.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 06 March 2013, 08:05:44 am
used the thou for work.....first time this year  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 06 March 2013, 10:55:20 am
Well for yesterday really, but I rode it to Hemel & back.

You near Hatfield, Tibbs?
Title: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Tibbs on 06 March 2013, 11:55:58 am
No, I'm in Watford. Nice short ride in the sunshine :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: spoonlamp on 06 March 2013, 05:51:29 pm
Daily commute. Got home to find hugger had arrived - YAY!  Then couldn't figure out how to fit it - BOO!!  :o
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 07 March 2013, 10:53:50 am
raining here in south bucks so covered the bike up and used the cage  :\ .....looking on the bright side the rain is going to help get rid of all that grit  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tex on 07 March 2013, 08:55:25 pm
 
 tried to put my new battery on, and it does not fit, tried all ways no chance, the shop says it is the right one, but its smaller and wider, so getting a refund, but that means another week with no bike, so may aswell do the exup, and oil change over the weekend, got some of them bright bulbs to put on to.
 
             tex
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 08 March 2013, 11:44:29 am
I decided last night that it would a great idea to ride the 170~ miles from Chelmsford to Bristol in the dark, wet and absolutely ridiculous fog as to avoid the planned rain today... turns out there is now no planned rain... god damn weather prediction!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 08 March 2013, 05:08:28 pm
Today I rode home to London from Bristol.
Day before that rode from Cardiff to Bristol.
Day before that rode from St Ives to Cardiff.
Day before that rode from SE London to St Ives.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brianjonze on 10 March 2013, 10:17:12 am
Having sailed through the mot yesterday, adjusted chain this morning, heading up towards Banbury today. Cold but dry, perfect. Thanks to Exupnut for keeping me company yesterday while the mot got sorted. Remind me not to go to that pub again though!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 10 March 2013, 12:26:38 pm
Replaced my mirrors for some later '03 foxeye / thou ones to make visibility better :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: CharlieDee on 10 March 2013, 07:24:25 pm
Just ordered a carbon fibre yolk protector  :rollin I need some more money for an alloy rad and sweet set of red hoses from chris!! :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 10 March 2013, 07:38:17 pm
Froze my rs off giving her a much needed wash and chain de-gunk. Then it started snowing!! WTF??

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Jacko on 10 March 2013, 07:50:57 pm
This weekends planned wash-athon got postponed due to drizzle and snow.
Gritter just been past ready for the start of another weeks worth of salt and shite everywhere.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: spoonlamp on 10 March 2013, 08:48:39 pm
Made a test-size mounting bracket for my hugger out of a diet coke can.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JZS 600 on 11 March 2013, 09:56:51 am
Will be shortly be freeing up my side stand after it siezed up this mornig on the way to work!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: spoonlamp on 11 March 2013, 07:09:38 pm
Will be shortly be freeing up my side stand after it siezed up this mornig on the way to work!


Mine did that today...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 11 March 2013, 08:21:54 pm
Will be shortly be freeing up my side stand after it siezed up this mornig on the way to work!


Mine did that today...

Mine was abnormally stiff too, WTF??

A good squirt of WD40 cured it though!  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JZS 600 on 11 March 2013, 08:38:26 pm
Weird, something must have been stuck in the joint. Got it on the main stand, poked it a couple of times with my boot, still stuck.


My mate grabbed it with his hand and it moved. I'm thinking that it must have twisted a bit as my full weight could not move it but a wiggle did, now it's back to normal.


Will keep an eye on it.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 11 March 2013, 08:44:35 pm
Well i made some finishing touches to my carbon fibre faced side panels,you've prob already seen chris's excellent attempt,alas i had already focced mine up by the time chris wrapped his :'(  but anyway i've persevered & they dont look too bad from a distance :)


Im going with a k&n theme after buying my filter,tony hart eat yur heart out,it sure wont be to everyones taste but hey its only a couple o spare panels & a splash of colour.


I'll post some pics up when i get them back on the bike.mainly because :useless      :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: swem on 11 March 2013, 10:01:08 pm
charlie :kiss    where did you   order yoke protector  :D   from ant chance off a link  :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Liroka on 12 March 2013, 09:44:40 am
Fitted a shiny new brake disc.  :D



(http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/650/cameraeffects1362841624.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/341/cameraeffects1362841624.jpg/)





Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 12 March 2013, 05:23:18 pm
Ignition barrel siezed up this morning when I was trying to get home after a 12 hour night shift!!! I knew it was dodgy, but this was just siezed solid. Luckily a biker mate of mine arrived with a can of de-icer and flooded the barrel with it. 10 minutes of wiggling and twisting the key I managed to get the ignition on.
 Soaked it in WD40 when I got home, but can't trust the bugger now.  :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Chris on 12 March 2013, 05:35:48 pm
sanded down my downpipes because i'd painted them and it had run a bit in some places. Just need to give them another, thin, coat of paint then maybe a small sand and polish then they'll be done! primed fairing bracket so that's ready for painting and depending on how that process goes i'll be ready to finish sanding and painting my lower forks!  8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: CharlieDee on 12 March 2013, 10:46:35 pm
charlie :kiss    where did you   order yoke protector  :D   from ant chance off a link  :b


Swem... just for you  :lol

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-Fazer-600-to-2003-Carbon-Fibre-Fiber-Triple-Tree-Yoke-Protector-Cover-/221187256336?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item337fc9b010 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-Fazer-600-to-2003-Carbon-Fibre-Fiber-Triple-Tree-Yoke-Protector-Cover-/221187256336?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item337fc9b010)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: His Dudeness on 12 March 2013, 11:34:21 pm
Fitted a shiny new brake disc.  :D



([url]http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/650/cameraeffects1362841624.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/341/cameraeffects1362841624.jpg/[/url])



Hey Liroka. Looking at the fzs600 section recently it seems that you're the only person to get the old disc off without destroying the wheel :lol What method did you use to get the old allen head bolts out?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Liroka on 13 March 2013, 12:08:38 pm
Ahem, I ended up using the Fazer Spares method of removing the bolts.  ;) :lol



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Post by: Chris on 13 March 2013, 12:14:17 pm
I got all 3 of my discs off, the front ones were ok, just one that rounded off so cut a slot in the head of the bolt and used an impact driver with flat blade screwdriver head to remove it. The back one was a bugger and only 2 bolts came out ok, tried the method I used on the sticky front bolt but the heads split in half and half of the head went flying. So I used a chisel and hammer on the half of the bolt head remaining and tapped it around until it came lose. Needless to say I'll be replacing all the bolts when I put the discs back on!
 
Chris
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Post by: JZS 600 on 13 March 2013, 12:20:57 pm
Sounds grim,,,,,, :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Chris on 13 March 2013, 12:27:59 pm
Haha, it was a bit of a pain but only took about 10 minutes more than it would have if they'd come out like they should. Could have been a lot worse  8)
 
Chris
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: His Dudeness on 14 March 2013, 09:36:03 am
Ahem, I ended up using the Fazer Spares method of removing the bolts.  ;) :lol

An excellent method of bolt removal :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: andydrz on 14 March 2013, 09:02:59 pm
Fitted Renthal sprockets after going to Halfords to buy a 36mm socket. Interestingly, the Renthal rear was a third of the weight of the steel one which was on there. Then fitted 'go faster' rim tape......  :) 
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Post by: Jazz999 on 14 March 2013, 10:15:28 pm
Cleaned and lubed the chain, looked at new chain & sprocket kits on fleabay
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Post by: ChristoT on 14 March 2013, 10:19:07 pm
Sorted my suspension!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: swem on 14 March 2013, 10:31:54 pm
cheers charlie dee  gonna get me one o them    they look great

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Post by: Tilts on 15 March 2013, 06:15:12 am
Had rear hangers and frame protectors powder coated black, some sexy black swinging arm bolt covers of devilsyam, acf50 the whole bike....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazerider on 15 March 2013, 11:52:49 pm
Saw the odo clock up the ton-fifty.
The M3 at 11:30pm in the pissing rain is not a good place to stop, so the photo had to wait 'til I got home.


(http://s19.postimage.org/44dm3omhv/P1070257.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Chris on 16 March 2013, 12:15:47 am
WOW!! That's amazing! Must be one of the highest mileage fazers about.
 
Chris
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Post by: demic77 on 16 March 2013, 12:00:54 pm
Bought it  8)  Pics to follow when it gets delivered next week. Red 03 foxeye  :D
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Post by: Mutleyx on 16 March 2013, 04:56:52 pm
Did headlight mod, washed it, adjusted and oiled chain
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Post by: Skippernick on 16 March 2013, 06:59:56 pm
Pass my IAM test on it. :woot
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 16 March 2013, 10:32:51 pm
Pass my IAM test on it. :woot

Congratulations!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Chris on 16 March 2013, 10:34:54 pm
Pass my IAM test on it. :woot

Nice one, congrats!  8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 17 March 2013, 09:52:59 am
I thank you.
Now where are my pipe and slippers.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: XTremo on 17 March 2013, 01:28:19 pm
Froze my nuts off!

(http://www.spainwebdesign.net/faz/faz12.jpg)
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Post by: Chris on 17 March 2013, 02:45:57 pm
Froze my nuts off!

([url]http://www.spainwebdesign.net/faz/faz12.jpg[/url])

 
Well worth it for a view like that!  8)
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Post by: XTremo on 17 March 2013, 03:02:34 pm
Well worth it for a view like that!  8)


I've been here in Spain since 2005 now Chris.....so the views are now something that I just take for granted!

(http://www.spainwebdesign.net/faz/faz14.jpg)

Going out on a Sunday and riding for an hour without seeing another vehicle is just an added bonus!  :D
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Post by: Chris on 17 March 2013, 03:08:44 pm
Still more enjoyable than an industrial estate in hull though  :lol
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Post by: CharlieDee on 17 March 2013, 04:59:49 pm
Still more enjoyable than an industrial estate in hull though  :lol

Some of us like industrial estates in Hull!!  :lol well the mrs does for the shops!!  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Chris on 17 March 2013, 05:01:42 pm
Still more enjoyable than an industrial estate in hull though  :lol

Some of us like industrial estates in Hull!!  :lol well the mrs does for the shops!!  :'(

Not saying there isn't a time and a place for all occasions  :D
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Post by: XTremo on 17 March 2013, 05:06:04 pm
Hull....I remember being there last in 1978. All I remember was a bloody big bridge and some club called Romeo & Juliets!
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Post by: DryRob on 17 March 2013, 09:12:16 pm
You should sit down, the club shut years ago and the bridge was shipped to Africa to allow migratory buffalo cross crocodile invested waters rivers on the Savannah

Only kidding, the bridge is still there
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: imax on 17 March 2013, 09:49:57 pm
Only kidding, the bridge is still there

And now it's free for bikes  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: CharlieDee on 18 March 2013, 05:16:28 pm
Today I have painted the front forks and fitted a new pair of R6/1 foot pegs for the pillion... tomorrow main foot pegs to be replaced with R6/1 style, final coat on the forks and refit the rear caliper.   :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Chris on 18 March 2013, 05:30:52 pm
Today I have painted the front forks and fitted a new pair of R6/1 foot pegs for the pillion... tomorrow main foot pegs to be replaced with R6/1 style, final coat on the forks and refit the rear caliper.   :lol

Nice, how did you go about painting the forks? spray? gloss or satin? colour? Did you use a primer? if so what primer and paint have you used. just finished sanding mine and are now ready for painting  :D
 
Got a link for the foot pegs?
 
Sorry for all the questions..
 
Thanks,
 
Chris
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Post by: CharlieDee on 18 March 2013, 09:10:28 pm
Today I have painted the front forks and fitted a new pair of R6/1 foot pegs for the pillion... tomorrow main foot pegs to be replaced with R6/1 style, final coat on the forks and refit the rear caliper.   :lol

Nice, how did you go about painting the forks? spray? gloss or satin? colour? Did you use a primer? if so what primer and paint have you used. just finished sanding mine and are now ready for painting  :D
 
Got a link for the foot pegs?
 
Sorry for all the questions..
 
Thanks,
 
Chris

Hi Chris, no worries ref the questions.. thats what this websites about!!  :lol

I've just masked up well with the forks still attached to the bike.. sanded down with P280 then P1000 W&D. Used tetrosol's standard grey primer 4/5 coats and the colour being a metallic silver... then I will decide if im using a lacquer.  Will post pictures once complete and also pictures of the foot pegs... there is some spacer packing required on the rear footpegs as you will see in the photo's I shall put up, but IMO a nice little upgrade for not a lot of money.  :D

Charlie
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Post by: Chris on 18 March 2013, 09:49:39 pm
Brilliant, thanks Charlie. I'm going to paint mine black. they were silver and really flakey so had to do something with them. I've removed mine to make it easier to sand them and also to clean in around the yokes and the upper parts of the forks. Also helped to have them out of the way while I painted the down pipes with satin black high temp paint. I was going to do the forks gloss black but decided to go for satin as it'll hide any imperfections better.
 
Be interesting to see how the foot rests come out as I'd like to get something a bit nicer on mine but damned if i'm paying 300 quid for the gilles ones! haha. Depending on how my forks come up then I might just paint the standard ones satin black too.
 
Chris
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Post by: stevierst on 21 March 2013, 04:57:16 pm
Finished off the DIY luggage rack for the fz1, fitted a shorter dark tint screen, and my top box arrived for the fazer 600, so that got fitted too. An industrial day, and a happy one!

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Post by: Ash69 on 21 March 2013, 11:05:06 pm
Dropped it off for an MOT and a service, hung my head in shame at the state of the chain and rear sprocket  :o thought I'd given it a decent clean after the last ride, obviously need to pay more attention  ..........
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lawrence on 22 March 2013, 01:16:15 pm
Rode it to work and got held up by a ZZR1400  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Chris on 22 March 2013, 05:10:33 pm
Dropped it off for an MOT and a service, hung my head in shame at the state of the chain and rear sprocket  :o thought I'd given it a decent clean after the last ride, obviously need to pay more attention  ..........

Did it pass??
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Post by: XTremo on 23 March 2013, 01:16:48 pm
As I understand it, you guys have got a spot of snow there?

It's no picnic here in Spain either....temps didn't go above 12C.  :lol

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Post by: richfzs on 23 March 2013, 01:25:24 pm
Bastid  :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ponkster on 23 March 2013, 01:44:24 pm
As I understand it, you guys have got a spot of snow there?

It's no picnic here in Spain either....temps didn't go above 12C.  :lol






Temp didn't go above 12C here in Scotland either - nowhere near!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Chris on 23 March 2013, 01:53:05 pm
As I understand it, you guys have got a spot of snow there?

It's no picnic here in Spain either....temps didn't go above 12C.  :lol



Temp didn't go above 12C here in Scotland either - nowhere near!

 :rollin

I can confirm this to be the case! haha!  :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Ash69 on 23 March 2013, 01:55:22 pm
MOT passed and service sorted, rode it home before the snow came in, looks like new  :) although for £180 it bloody should do ........
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: XTremo on 23 March 2013, 01:55:47 pm
Bastid  :lol :lol

Rich.....if it's any consolation I did endure 51 Welsh Winters before I came here!

The 51 Welsh Summers weren't much better come to think of it!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Chris on 23 March 2013, 01:58:46 pm
MOT passed and service sorted, rode it home before the snow came in, looks like new  :) although for £180 it bloody should do ........

Good times!  8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: steeeve66 on 23 March 2013, 05:18:26 pm
MOT passed and service sorted, rode it home before the snow came in, looks like new  :) although for £180 it bloody should do ........

Mine passed its mot today as well - sadly I didn't miss the snow on the way home...   :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: steeeve66 on 23 March 2013, 06:04:01 pm
Woke up for work at usualt 0550hrs. Peeked out the window to see it white over, struggled to get the bike to the main road but managed and went to work mostly at 15-20mph:

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Roads were good for coming home though thankfully :).


Holy sh*t!!! You wake up at ten to six????
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: steeeve66 on 23 March 2013, 06:18:21 pm
I'm taking about ten to six in the morning mate, there are two ten to sixes in the day you know  ;) :lol

Thank you I know what 05:50 is... For me that's mad early, I can barely crawl out of bed before 8, sorry 08:00
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 23 March 2013, 06:38:24 pm
I'm at work for 5.50 after a 40 minute ride to work! Now that's stupid early, but thankfully not every day!

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: richfzs on 23 March 2013, 06:41:34 pm
I'm at work for 5.50 after a 40 minute ride to work!

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You were lucky! We used to have to ride for 25 hours to get to work, and then do an 18 hour shift every day! You don't know you're born! :pokefun

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: DryRob on 24 March 2013, 07:34:58 am
I'm at work for 5.50 after a 40 minute ride to work!

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You were lucky! We used to have to ride for 25 hours to get to work, and then do an 18 hour shift every day! You don't know you're born! :pokefun

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Luxury. I had to get up half an hour before I went to bed and walk through three ploughed fields for work at the coal face to provide for my entire family, who had all been injured workin down mill. Then when i got back to the set we shared with 3 warring factions of TB infected badgers i had to cook a single bean, using a match, and feed 17 toothless mouths with it. All this whilst carrying my youngest brother around in a carrier bag on account of him having no legs and half an anus.
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Post by: taylor on 24 March 2013, 07:52:19 pm
so  dryrob what happened if you pushed snooze, would you have slept late, :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dickturpin on 24 March 2013, 08:22:03 pm
plugs out, gap checked, replaced, trimmed ht leads 10mm as I've read that so many times on here.
one caliper cleaned and checked all pots moving freely.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Looney tune on 24 March 2013, 10:27:11 pm
FECK ALL :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Ash69 on 24 March 2013, 11:16:57 pm
Rode down to the Manc bike show - should have gone in the car cos it was too cold, too windy, too much salt, not enough win !!!! Only ended up buying a fckn neck warmer for the trip home ....toasty.....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: DryRob on 25 March 2013, 12:47:10 pm
so  dryrob what happened if you pushed snooze, would you have slept late, :rollin


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe1a1wHxTyo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: taylor on 25 March 2013, 04:33:19 pm
that,s class :lol ,
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Post by: Chris on 28 March 2013, 04:19:26 pm
Finally got around to putting the new bearings in my freshly powder coated wheels and stuck them to a friend at a garage to get them balanced, will pick them up tomorrow. Finished spraying my front forks a couple of days ago after sanding them down and spraying them myself, put them back on the bike today after they've hung for a few days to make sure the paint had properly hardened.
 
Will hopefully get mudgaurds, wheels and brakes all put back together either tomorrow or the next day!  8)
 
Chris
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Post by: Mark YPVS on 29 March 2013, 01:48:31 pm
Fitted these to my Fazer 600 foxeye :) :D
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300685207665?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300685207665?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)
 
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Post by: Ash69 on 29 March 2013, 06:00:24 pm
Rode to Southport for fish n chips, then took a photo of some random fat knacker sat on it ...... That's not me with a belly full of fish n lard honest  :\


Me
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Post by: Exupnut on 29 March 2013, 06:16:19 pm
That bike looks so foocin mean!!   The chap on it dosn't lol. Just looked at mine parked up jus beggin to get out. Oh well..... Next sunday.... Ur all invited ;-)


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Post by: spoonlamp on 29 March 2013, 06:21:46 pm
Rode to Halfords, got a big can WD40. Rode home. Rubbed bike with cloth covered in WD40   :D
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Post by: Chris on 29 March 2013, 06:37:08 pm
Re tapped the screw holes for the bolts that hold on my discs after having had the wheels powder coated. Put discs back on and that was about it today.  8)
 
Getting there though.
 
Chris
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Post by: inditime on 29 March 2013, 06:43:58 pm
Went for a 3 hour ride, froxze, thawed out with a coffee, polished the pillion peg hangers, went for another ride, pasted the same guy twice going the other way in Great Barford. Saw four riders, with 9what looked like)Fazers at the Black Cat Roundabout on the A1, but didnt get round in time to wave.
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Post by: peterjca on 29 March 2013, 06:44:05 pm
Changed the tax disc. Decided that I'd wash the bike this weekend but not today. Curled up inside getting to know Depeche Mode's new album, Delta Machine.
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Post by: NotAnotherHill on 29 March 2013, 07:10:02 pm
Rode up to Hawes, across to Leyburn, Harrogate, Bolton Abbey and then back to Huddersfield. Cold but sunny for the most part. Cleaned off the salt.
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Post by: taylor on 29 March 2013, 07:19:05 pm
went for a 6 mile ride froze my butt of again :'( , cant wait for summer, never mind off to miami friday, off on a caribean cruise and have pre booked a harley in san juan, 3 hours 100 dollars for the two of us, dont like harleys but beggars cant be chosers. :D
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Post by: redthunder on 29 March 2013, 08:04:04 pm
I didn't do it myself but watched a mate do it, still count?


After getting to his place with new piston seals for my diversion he is fixing for me he threw my new addition (http://i.imgur.com/Ke6JJmY.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/Ke6JJmY.jpg)) around his estate to show me how easy it was to wheelie then put it up on his ramp for a good inspection. Bled the rear brakes because they were spongey as hell and got them back great - inside bleed nipple broke off though so had to drill it out, tap it and rob a bleed nipple from another caliper. Gave the pistons a bit of a clean while he was at it but I think i'll invest in new seals and rebuild completely. Will order sets for all 3 calipers though and do them all.


Figured out the headlights aren't working but couldn't figure out why.. I'm off to start a thread on that  :lol
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Post by: red98 on 30 March 2013, 05:26:24 pm
rode part of the london foccers april ride-out and saw all four seasons in the same day  :\
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Post by: spoonlamp on 30 March 2013, 06:15:31 pm
Rode to the gym at work.
On the way home, off ramp from A38, stopped to help a lad pushing his motorbike. Turns out to be knackered so we push it behind a sign so he can collect it later. Gave him a pillion to the nearest garage.
All without my cape   :D
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Post by: Chris on 30 March 2013, 06:24:32 pm
Rode to the gym at work.
On the way home, off ramp from A38, stopped to help a lad pushing his motorbike. Turns out to be knackered so we push it behind a sign so he can collect it later. Gave him a pillion to the nearest garage.
All without my cape   :D

Nice one Spoon, good on you!
 
I refitted my front wheel, calipers and new brake pads today! Looks so much better wit the gloss black forks and gloss black front wheel! Starting to look like a bike again! Removed rear brake caliper mounting bracket and tension bar to paint them up.
 
Chris
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Post by: Dead Eye on 30 March 2013, 06:49:45 pm
Began dismantling my old engine block to see what's what and start compiling a list of things that I need to buy
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Post by: Grahamm on 31 March 2013, 12:27:29 am
Rode up to Epsom via the A32 which was a lot of fun.

The ride back down the A3 this evening with frequent snow flurries was not so much fun...
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Post by: Lazarus on 31 March 2013, 11:04:18 am
Local Egg run with some local clubs - met in Kilmarnock, out to Mauchline for the big meetup and then to Crosshouse hospital.

couple of hundred bikes out but was a cold un
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Post by: Enceladus on 31 March 2013, 12:25:56 pm
changed the air filter for a nice k&n one :)
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Post by: JKay on 31 March 2013, 03:16:32 pm
Rode it like I stole it  8)  brilliant to have a decent ride  :eek 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Jacko on 31 March 2013, 04:32:55 pm
I   W-w-w-washed it.  Yes finally washed it.

It looks kinda different without the mud and salt.
Still left with grease and cack on wheels behind swing arm and nooks and grannies.  Sidestand is plastered in shite. ( I said washed it not cleaned it)

What do you shiney bike owners use to get the real sticky crap off. I've emptied half a bottle of Muc-off today and barely started.

Also paintwork on rear plastice and leading edge of front mudguard look like they are washed out to a very pale colour. will it T-cut back or is it focced.
I'll try and put a piccie up later.
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Post by: red98 on 31 March 2013, 05:00:19 pm
re-fitted my scorpion end can so i can make some noise on the london foccers april ride 
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Post by: Chris on 31 March 2013, 05:43:47 pm
finished preping the rear caliper mounting bracket and stay bar for painting. removed old standard exhuast (which weighed alot more than I was expecting) and trial fitted my blueflame, very nice and a lot lighter! It fitted perfectly so took it off again to clean in behind where the exhaust is and will refit it when everything else is done.
 
Nice to work with the garage door open and not be freezing too  8)
 
Chris
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Post by: Exupnut on 31 March 2013, 10:16:47 pm
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Post by: pilgrim on 01 April 2013, 01:00:25 am
Comitted the ultimate sin yesterday and ..................jet washed it :eek  just to get at all the really cruddy bits.
Then polished it today, a bit. Looks better, but winter has not been kind to the poor old girl.
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Post by: Chris on 01 April 2013, 11:11:10 pm
While the back wheel and exhaust are off, I took the chance to clean around the front of the swing arm/dog legs/swing arm pivot/rear spring etc and it has come up very nicely, was all caked in years of thick sticky muck so glad to get it all off and looking a lot nicer, can see the red spring now!  8)
 
Chris
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Post by: dBfazer600 on 01 April 2013, 11:50:54 pm
Checked and topped up coolant, adjusted scottoiler and free play in clutch leaver (still not right) Went for a two hour blast where I had a horrid time with clutch leaver. Tomoz will be mainly swearing at clutch leaver while attempting to rectify the issue.
 
Daz
 
PS pissed her indoors off again with the probability of doing the same tomoz  :evil
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Post by: Exupnut on 01 April 2013, 11:56:05 pm
had a ( coffee then ) while thinkin about her  :lol
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Post by: ChristoT on 02 April 2013, 12:11:26 am
had a wank while thinkin about her  :lol


Not what I want to hear when on the phone to you...  :'( :'(
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Post by: RedRag on 02 April 2013, 12:18:30 am
Rode her up the chateaneuf du pap
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Post by: ChristoT on 02 April 2013, 12:38:51 am
Those panniers look very smart! Givi V35s?
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Post by: CharlieDee on 02 April 2013, 07:43:01 pm
Thought I would give the Beast a clean after our little run out   :smokin
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Post by: CharlieDee on 02 April 2013, 07:49:59 pm
And a few more...  :D
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Post by: RedRag on 03 April 2013, 12:01:42 am
Those panniers look very smart! Givi V35s?


Thanks Christot , Yamaha "originals" I believe  - came with the bike, make life a lot easier when touring and don't upset the handling as much as a top box IMO.
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Post by: ChristoT on 03 April 2013, 12:15:29 am
Those panniers look very smart! Givi V35s?


Thanks Christot , Yamaha "originals" I believe  - came with the bike, make life a lot easier when touring and don't upset the handling as much as a top box IMO.

Very chic! Nice looking bike too, I like your can! Do they do a 600 version of it?  :lol :lol
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Post by: RedRag on 03 April 2013, 12:19:39 am
Behave
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Post by: Liroka on 03 April 2013, 11:43:22 am
What do you shiney bike owners use to get the real sticky crap off. I've emptied half a bottle of Muc-off today and barely started.


My bike is by no means shiny (a few winters and a couple of times down the road) but I find, for the really sticky stuff and especially the rear wheel, that WD40 makes life so much easier. :thumbup
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Post by: chaz on 03 April 2013, 08:53:38 pm
rode Selby to seaways then to Squires then back home, mainly on the back roads.
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Post by: red98 on 03 April 2013, 09:00:47 pm
used the bike to go to the doctors to get bp checked.........bp spot on just like my fazer thou  :lol
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Post by: Dead Eye on 03 April 2013, 09:12:53 pm
Got round to replacing my coolant hoses and the leaky thermostat... just need to buy some coolant now :P
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Post by: Grahamm on 03 April 2013, 10:31:28 pm
used the bike to go to the doctors to get bp checked.........bp spot on just like my fazer thou  :lol

So no red mist moments on the ride there that could have put your BP up? ;)
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Post by: Exupnut on 03 April 2013, 11:28:19 pm
Told her i gonna service Exupvalve saturday. Gonna tell the mrs tomorrow. (Then about sunday BOOM!!)

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Gonna be good :-)


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Post by: red98 on 04 April 2013, 05:57:51 am
used the bike to go to the doctors to get bp checked.........bp spot on just like my fazer thou  :lol

So no red mist moments on the ride there that could have put your BP up? ;)




no ,nice quiet ride........dos`nt happen very often round here  :rolleyes [size=78%] [/size]
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Post by: dBfazer600 on 04 April 2013, 11:10:59 am
Sat having a coffee waiting for the sun to break to bring the temp up above free my ass off so I can go out and deal with the clutch for the warmer weather this weekend.
 
Daz
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Post by: fazerphil on 05 April 2013, 11:12:22 am
yesterday i put a live wire from battery up to the clocks because with the ignition off
 the fuel trips zero and time reset to 1am.
the second pin from left on clock connection is perm live but not on my fzs1000, a loose wire  somewhere?
today the tank and pannels go back on
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Post by: jonesthesteam on 05 April 2013, 05:21:12 pm
Having just bought my 3rd FZS600 gen 1, a lovely black 2001, one owner low mileage bike, it was time to start adding the bling for summer, so today I fitted a Simmi end can and stainless rad cover.


(Had I known I was always going to return to a Fazer again I would have kept the two rad covers bought previously and scorpion end can, would have saved me 100's!)


Jonesthesteam



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Post by: ChristoT on 05 April 2013, 06:00:43 pm
Epoxied up the crack to the hugger. Result - I now stink of epoxy and white spirit! Happy days...  :lol :lol
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Post by: dBfazer600 on 05 April 2013, 06:12:17 pm
Took it for a run after redex in tank for clean out. Only 65 miles and got lost only once.
 
2 This is why I froze my berries off
2 This is why I froze my berries off
3 This is where 617 squadron AKA the Damn Busters Practicesed before their mission
3 This is where 617 squadron AKA the Damn Busters Practicesed before their mission
4 Ladybower in the Peak District Bridge was 617 squdron's target, approched from otherside
4 Ladybower in the Peak District Bridge was 617 squdron's target, approched from otherside
5 Across this bridgs swing R to Glossop and L to Sheffield
5 Across this bridgs swing R to Glossop and L to Sheffield
6 Odin Mine Took wrong road and ended up on a dead end
6 Odin Mine Took wrong road and ended up on a dead end
7 Just about to leave Odin Mine but fantastic view and leg streatch (I is an old man)
7 Just about to leave Odin Mine but fantastic view and leg streatch (I is an old man)
 
I found my happy  :D  again on this blast
 
Daz
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Post by: Dead Eye on 05 April 2013, 09:05:55 pm
Bought some new coolant and got it added to the bike after a bit of a flush out. Then fixed the broken dash board light and went fault finding with my heated grips... turns out the grip itself is busted :(
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Post by: red98 on 06 April 2013, 01:56:28 pm
rode down to local yam dealer and bought roadside puncture repair kit.......hope i never use it  ;)
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Post by: Exupnut on 06 April 2013, 02:26:27 pm
Serviced exup valve. Copper greased and cables lubed. Shiney new bolts. Old ones a bugger to get out. Thanks so much mr ghostbiker.
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Post by: Lawrence on 06 April 2013, 05:00:27 pm
Changed the oil + filter!  It'd only done 13k on the last lot, oops  :look
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Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 06 April 2013, 05:11:07 pm
Serviced exup valve. Copper greased and cables lubed. Shiney new bolts. Old ones a bugger to get out. Thanks so much mr ghostbiker.
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He was so excited he sent me a text this morning saying he was about to do it then two pictures this afternoon of his serviced Exup valve  :lol

I got mine out the garage, parked it in the sun on the patio and lightly lubricated my moving parts.
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Post by: Dead Eye on 06 April 2013, 05:15:24 pm
Serviced exup valve. Copper greased and cables lubed. Shiney new bolts. Old ones a bugger to get out. Thanks so much mr ghostbiker.
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He was so excited he sent me a text this morning saying he was about to do it then two pictures this afternoon of his serviced Exup valve  :lol

Hahaha! Me too!
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Post by: red98 on 06 April 2013, 05:25:26 pm
Serviced exup valve. Copper greased and cables lubed. Shiney new bolts. Old ones a bugger to get out. Thanks so much mr ghostbiker.
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He was so excited he sent me a text this morning saying he was about to do it then two pictures this afternoon of his serviced Exup valve  :lol

I got mine out the garage, parked it in the sun on the patio and lightly lubricated my moving parts.












hey kosmic........your not the only one matey,i got the pictures aswell  :lol ......and of course there wont be any leg pulling tomorrow  ;)
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Post by: red98 on 06 April 2013, 05:27:45 pm
washed and polished this afternoon.checked oil and tyre presures....lost a few psi will have to keep an eye on that  ;)
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Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 06 April 2013, 05:33:02 pm
Message to the world


Exupnut has finaly serviced his Exup


 :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: ChristoT on 06 April 2013, 06:56:12 pm
Message to the world


Exupnut has finaly serviced his Exup


 :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

Am I the only one who didn't get the text? I'm hurt, Exup!  :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Post by: justshaun on 06 April 2013, 07:24:06 pm
New oil and filter fitted today
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Post by: sure2ride on 06 April 2013, 07:25:28 pm
Took it for 125 mile blast round Wiltshire with a few old codger friends, got home and gave it a goold old clean.
Smashing day, bike rode really nicely and weather was great.  :D
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Post by: dickturpin on 06 April 2013, 08:46:38 pm
Spent £29 getting a new MOT...with no advisories!!!! :D :D :D
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Post by: Skippernick on 07 April 2013, 07:24:25 pm
Gave it a coolant flush and new coolant, cleaned the air filter.
Ready for BSB at Thruxton next weekend.
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Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 07 April 2013, 07:41:39 pm
Rode to Blackheath, then the Ace Cafe, then out to Henley, Berkshire, thrashed it through Wiltshire  :lol Gave it a rest while I ate then blasted it home back to SE London. Some other foccers came along for the ride as well.
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Post by: kitcrazy on 07 April 2013, 10:11:59 pm
Tried to keep up with aload of foccers but failed.but had fun trying :)
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Post by: ChristoT on 07 April 2013, 10:44:10 pm
Dropped it...  :'(

I was on the way to a mates, who was letting me have a spin on his tuned and dynojetted Thundercat - a 98, but in mint condition (looks new). In my hurry to try the bike, I parked the Fazer on the sidestand, facing downhill in neutral. I walked away, two minutes later, a loud crunch. Ran back, and found I'd buggered the fairing (again) and dammaged my indicator stalk.  :groan :oops

Am seriously pissed off with myself.  :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: Liroka on 08 April 2013, 09:36:59 am
Had it MOTd over the weekend so finally been able to ride it.  :D



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Post by: Dead Eye on 08 April 2013, 12:56:44 pm
Tried to keep up with aload of foccers but failed.but had fun trying :)

Haha me too - though I was the only 600 to keep up with you mad litre folk ;)
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Post by: ChristoT on 08 April 2013, 02:57:20 pm
Tried to keep up with aload of foccers but failed.but had fun trying :)

Haha me too - though I was the only 600 to keep up with you mad litre folk ;)

Bring on next month when the RESTRICTED 600 shows the lot of ya how it's done...  :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: red98 on 08 April 2013, 03:23:38 pm
Tried to keep up with aload of foccers but failed.but had fun trying :)

Haha me too - though I was the only 600 to keep up with you mad litre folk ;)

Bring on next month when the RESTRICTED 600 shows the lot of ya how it's done...  :lol :lol :lol
 
 
 
 
must get my stuttering 600 sorted....iam missing out big time......a red 600 is going to be a lot quicker than a blue thou  :lol :lol
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Post by: Grahamm on 09 April 2013, 12:41:57 am
Not today, but yesterday I was in Exeter and had an enjoyable ride up the A30 to Salisbury and then down the A36 to Portsmouth :)
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Post by: JZS 600 on 09 April 2013, 10:16:43 am
Cleaned and polished it for a track day on Thursday, rode it through the rain to work today   :lol
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Post by: popeye72 on 09 April 2013, 10:36:23 am
Not today, but yesterday I was in Exeter and had an enjoyable ride up the A30 to Salisbury and then down the A36 to Portsmouth
 
Grahamm, think you missed a trick the coast road is great back from Exeter :b
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Post by: stevierst on 09 April 2013, 05:03:04 pm
Balanced the carbs on my 600 and took her for a ride. WOW, what a difference! She's now smooth as silk once more. I then went out for a quick 30 miles of twisties on the fz1>:D. Oh how I love my bikes 8)

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Post by: kitcrazy on 09 April 2013, 05:05:57 pm
rode to work in the rain now its all dirty :'( again.
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Post by: red98 on 09 April 2013, 08:27:53 pm
nothing....still resting from the london foccers april ride  ;)
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Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 09 April 2013, 10:18:04 pm
nothing....still resting from the london foccers april ride  ;)

 :rollin

Still resting!
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Post by: andydrz on 09 April 2013, 10:44:55 pm
Got a new m.o.t and chain fitted today. She is now ready for my trip to the Alps next month  :)
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Post by: Grahamm on 10 April 2013, 12:30:19 pm

Grahamm, think you missed a trick the coast road is great back from Exeter :b

Which road is that? The A31 and A35 aren't great.
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Post by: red98 on 10 April 2013, 12:58:21 pm
nothing....still resting from the london foccers april ride  ;)

 :rollin

Still resting!

 
 
 
 
ok...ok...ok.....iam old,i know   :lol :lol :lol                      still beat that porsche though  :lol
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Post by: ChristoT on 10 April 2013, 01:05:56 pm
nothing....still resting from the london foccers april ride  ;)

 :rollin

Still resting!

We nearly had a McLaren on the March rideout, but he chickened out, and turned off the road.  :lol
 
 
 
 
ok...ok...ok.....iam old,i know   :lol :lol :lol                      still beat that porsche though  :lol
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Post by: dBfazer600 on 10 April 2013, 10:43:01 pm
Went out into the peak and came across some guys learning to glide and ended back at the airfield where Derbyshire & Lancashire Gliding Club made me very welcome
 
1 Found this in a field in Peak District 10 april 13
1 Found this in a field in Peak District 10 april 13
 
2 Owner is a good fella but whats missing 10 april 13
2 Owner is a good fella but whats missing 10 april 13
 
3 OK they just landed and packing it away 10 april 13
3 OK they just landed and packing it away 10 april 13
 
4 Been the nosey sod I is I need to know where they park these craft 10 april 13
4 Been the nosey sod I is I need to know where they park these craft 10 april 13
 
5 All the fellas were really nice and took me to their airfield Pre flight checks 10 april 13
5 All the fellas were really nice and took me to their airfield Pre flight checks 10 april 13
 
They do gourp bookings minimum of 8 people if anyone is interested at £50 pp for evening flight (includes meal) or singular for £70. Could make the perfect end to a days blast around Derbyshire.
 
Daz
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Post by: dickturpin on 11 April 2013, 07:24:59 pm
Fit a motobatt battery as my original battery was dying, the bike was getting reluctant to start and the battery soon gave up, even after a charge.
Have to agree with comments others have made about these batteries.....they seem to spin the engine faster than I can recall before but fitting was a little fiddly as the terminals weren't quite the same as the originals and a little bit of manipulation was required!
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Post by: JZS 600 on 11 April 2013, 08:20:16 pm
Rode round Brands Hatch  :D
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Post by: redthunder on 11 April 2013, 09:57:09 pm
Got a puncture on the rear pulling into work this morning  :'(


Splashed out on front and rear Pilot Road 3's to make up for it. That should do it for a while!
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Post by: snapper on 12 April 2013, 12:31:56 am
well started her up the first time since about September ! battery was flat
 but she started after about 5 seconds on the starter first time ,stailed a few times when the choke went in but ok
 
 got the 7K code but thats no biggy
next step charge the battery wash the mould of the gips ! and get an MOT !   
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Post by: slimwilly on 12 April 2013, 07:27:06 pm
 :lol
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Post by: slimwilly on 12 April 2013, 07:45:55 pm
 Went into my local bike shop to get some chain wax and there on the shelf was the line up of "motobatt" batteries so i had one of them too.so cleaned all that shit halfords motorbike chainlube ( do not buy that crap) off and fitted my new battery.chain still drying.
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Post by: ponkster on 13 April 2013, 06:10:02 am
stripped off the front end and fitted a streetfighter fairing and lights and speedo mounts - had a cup of tea and pondered - took it all off and put it back to how it was as I didn't like the look !


I guess the only way to know is to try for real - looked good in photoshop mock ups!
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Post by: XTremo on 13 April 2013, 01:52:19 pm
Had a nice little spin of about 100 miles!

(http://www.spainwebdesign.net/faz/faz18.jpg)
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Post by: ChristoT on 13 April 2013, 01:54:31 pm
This is our cue to hurl jealous abuse at ya!  :lol :lol
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Post by: XTremo on 13 April 2013, 01:59:05 pm
Don't tell me it's still bloody raining back there Christo?  :D
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Post by: ChristoT on 13 April 2013, 02:03:25 pm
Don't tell me it's still bloody raining back there Christo?  :D

Yes it, and to boot, I need to ride back to Uni through it tomorrow. 100 miles of cold and wet. And I have a stinker of a cold. So yup, jealous abuse time!  :'(
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Post by: nakedadder on 13 April 2013, 02:15:45 pm
Oil & filter changed today, a bit more fettling to do tomorrow, new rear tyre being fitted early next week and then it's all ready for Bikesafe course, Cadwell track day and the Spring Meet  :)
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Post by: Skippernick on 13 April 2013, 07:39:06 pm
Got it all moist at BSB.
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Post by: Streetbudgie on 13 April 2013, 08:03:11 pm
Part exchanged it  :look for a 2007 FZ1 with 3800 miles on it  :D so sad but happy at the same time  odd feeling!
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Post by: stevierst on 13 April 2013, 09:57:16 pm
Took the bar ends off the fz1 and handed them to my machinist buddy. Once they're machined down to 22mm it'll widen my bars by 3" and be more comfy with a bit of luck. ::)

Just got to find my lower bar clamps now buried somewhere in my pile of junk in the shed.

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Post by: XTremo on 14 April 2013, 01:57:07 pm

Yes it, and to boot, I need to ride back to Uni through it tomorrow. 100 miles of cold and wet. And I have a stinker of a cold. So yup, jealous abuse time!  :'(


Have a good run Christo.....it's not easy here either!

(http://www.spainwebdesign.net/faz/faz20.jpg)

....and the bloody roads were congested as well!

(http://www.spainwebdesign.net/faz/faz22.jpg)

 :D :D :D
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Post by: chaz on 14 April 2013, 02:10:21 pm
That road is just too straight, although there's nowhere for the speed cameras to hide, now what is the top speed this bike will do?
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Post by: Exupnut on 14 April 2013, 02:21:51 pm
Went to the ace and met red98,brian jones and eddie. Also three mates from work.

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Post by: ChristoT on 14 April 2013, 02:48:37 pm
Prepped the bike for the ride to uni...

When will I learn to travel light???
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Post by: stevierst on 14 April 2013, 04:58:53 pm
Good effort there Christo! I think you missed a small space to fit a pair of earplugs on there :D:D:D

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Post by: dj chunky on 14 April 2013, 06:07:58 pm
Bought it....  :lol :lol
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Post by: Dead Eye on 14 April 2013, 06:30:26 pm
Spent most of the day driving around London trying to find Fuzzy to pick up so bits for my project :P
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Post by: red98 on 14 April 2013, 06:53:57 pm
mini meet at the ace with exupnut,eddie and brian jones........but you already knew that   :o


something you dont know ;) [size=78%]...checked valve clearences on the stuttering 600 [/size] :D
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Post by: Enceladus on 14 April 2013, 08:02:04 pm
fitted my new mirrors and sealed a gas leak in the exhaust.
new mirrors
new mirrors
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Post by: Chris on 15 April 2013, 06:19:38 pm
fitted K&N air filter, cleaned up the rubber and plastic covers and the frame under the tank. Sanded down the outside of the rear caliper ready for painting in a few days time! Almost there!!  8)
 
Chris
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Post by: Lawrence on 15 April 2013, 06:57:59 pm
Rode it to work and home again in the nice weather.  Roll on summer  :D
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Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 15 April 2013, 08:37:14 pm
Rode it to work and home again in the nice weather.  Roll on summer  :D

Same here.
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Post by: red98 on 15 April 2013, 08:41:59 pm
Rode it to work and home again in the nice weather.  Roll on summer  :D

Same here.








me too  :)
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Post by: ChristoT on 15 April 2013, 10:49:16 pm
Came back from France on it heavily loaded - made it into Hatfield at 2:30am. SOOO tired!
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Post by: ponkster on 21 April 2013, 11:03:46 am
finally got round to getting some new braided brake lines - 98 bike on original lines so due to be changed I guess - looks like I'll be doing them next week.
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Post by: red98 on 21 April 2013, 01:01:13 pm
serviced my exup valve...no problems but out of copper based grease,will buy some in the week and lubricate next weekend  :D
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Post by: stevierst on 21 April 2013, 02:10:44 pm
Fitted my bar extenders and custom bar weights to the fz1. Much better!

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Post by: ChristoT on 21 April 2013, 03:50:17 pm
Had a good little blast / mini meet with Exupnut and Dead_Eye. Good fun!  :)
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Post by: red98 on 21 April 2013, 04:38:04 pm
Had a good little blast / mini meet with Exupnut and Dead_Eye. Good fun!  :)












oh yes....................the troublesome splinter group      :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: red98 on 21 April 2013, 04:40:43 pm
balanced the carbs on the thou this afternoon......just the smallest of tweeks needed.......well it is silver  ;)


oh......also silenced the rattling fairing in-fil ...is there no stopping me....now,wheres the 600    :lol :lol :lol [size=78%] [/size]
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Post by: spoonlamp on 21 April 2013, 04:46:05 pm
Cleaned AND polished!   :eek


Mind you, really needed it after my dirty trip up north last weekend  :o
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Post by: dickturpin on 21 April 2013, 05:44:10 pm
cleaned today after a 300 mile trip round the lake district yesterday. :D
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Post by: red98 on 21 April 2013, 06:47:34 pm
just a reminder to all you forgetfull foccers out there :rolleyes ,when putting your fuel tank back on your bike remember to turn the tap to the on position before bolting the tank down,if you dont you will get about 0.7 miles down the road before you come to a stop ....................................................
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Post by: John Silva on 21 April 2013, 07:25:17 pm
Got its MOT  :D
Were good for another year
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Post by: Dave48 on 21 April 2013, 07:44:36 pm
yesterday went for a 60+ mile ride north of Birmingham past Lichfield & towards Ashbourne. Today rode to the Bikefest at RAF Cosford  north of Wolverhampton-lots of bikes there including a good show of  Fazers young & old. The little 600 is a joy to ride & so good on fuel  :lol . Have got a few more service jobs to do the next week or so-waiting for the 12mm sprocket, nut & tabwasher ordered from my friendly local main dealer Thursday. Will definitely be changing the original rubber brake hoses for braided. Next ride out its "Big Reds" turn as shes sulking in the shed :'(
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Post by: ChristoT on 21 April 2013, 08:07:41 pm
just a reminder to all you forgetfull foccers out there :rolleyes ,when putting your fuel tank back on your bike remember to turn the tap to the on position before bolting the tank down,if you dont you will get about 0.7 miles down the road before you come to a stop ....................................................

Keys AND gloves AND fuel tap...

AND fuel tap again!!  :lol :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: red98 on 21 April 2013, 08:20:15 pm
just a reminder to all you forgetfull foccers out there :rolleyes ,when putting your fuel tank back on your bike remember to turn the tap to the on position before bolting the tank down,if you dont you will get about 0.7 miles down the road before you come to a stop ....................................................

Keys AND gloves AND fuel tap...

AND fuel tap again!!  :lol :lol :lol :lol








well remembered CHRISTO   :lol :lol
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Post by: ChristoT on 21 April 2013, 08:35:34 pm
just a reminder to all you forgetfull foccers out there :rolleyes ,when putting your fuel tank back on your bike remember to turn the tap to the on position before bolting the tank down,if you dont you will get about 0.7 miles down the road before you come to a stop ....................................................

Keys AND gloves AND fuel tap...

AND fuel tap again!!  :lol :lol :lol :lol

well remembered CHRISTO   :lol :lol

Well, I contributed the first fuel tap "incident" to that list!!  :rollin :rollin
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Post by: rufus t glasgow on 21 April 2013, 08:48:50 pm
took my exahust to make a start on plugging the holes....



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Post by: HazzaBui on 21 April 2013, 11:33:59 pm
Rode from Reading to Silverstone (via the A4074 - surprisingly great little rode for the most part).
Then got off my 2000 plate Fazer, and jumped on a brand new Kawasaki ZX6R 636 for a test ride!  :D




I'm a little ashamed to say that I didn't really want to get back on my Fazer after a blast on that fine piece of machinery...  :(
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Post by: JZS 600 on 22 April 2013, 12:57:25 pm
Oil + filter and air filter change, I checked the plugs that they wer perfect, good old iridium!
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Post by: dBfazer600 on 24 April 2013, 03:34:56 pm
Did not make it out in countryside today on bike due to ear infection as it turns out my balance is not its best when on my metal steed, so only a little bimble round pothole spotting. Its a national sport you know  :(  Daz
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Post by: red98 on 25 April 2013, 06:39:52 am
not today but yesterday adjusted and lubed chain,fitted new oxford grippy grips  :)
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Post by: red98 on 25 April 2013, 11:39:48 am
used it for work........only one to arrive at work with a smile on my face  :D 
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Post by: Dead Eye on 25 April 2013, 12:17:59 pm
used it for work........only one to arrive at work with a smile on my face  :D

You'll probably be the only one grinning on the way home as well ;)
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Post by: fireblake on 25 April 2013, 12:28:55 pm
used it for work........only one to arrive at work with a smile on my face  :D


I'm the same. I have a lovely 20 mile run to work with 10 miles of semi empty motorway and get there at 0530 for the day shift (1730 for nights) and am bouncing around like Tigger. All my cager work mates shout abuse till i've calmed down.
My night shift is a pain though, as when i get home i can't sleep till the adrenalin has worn off.


Mickey
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Post by: Liroka on 25 April 2013, 01:16:04 pm
I left it under its cover because it's raining and I'm a soft lad.  :o
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Post by: Grahamm on 25 April 2013, 10:19:41 pm
Nothing today, but last Saturday I was doing a Slow Riding Training Course with the Solent Advanced Motorcyclists, on Sunday I was at the Lord Mayor's Ride-In event in Portsmouth and on Monday I was having an incredibly good time at an IAM Skills Day at Thruxton :D
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Post by: ChristoT on 25 April 2013, 10:59:25 pm
After spending all afternoon driving round each loacl roundabout 3 times, and failing to get knee down (I blame the tyres), I went to a semi-empty carpark, played around with some slow speed stuff and some wheelies.  :lol :lol
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Post by: mtread on 25 April 2013, 11:42:30 pm
Over the last couple of weeks:
36K service (shop)
Hagon progressive front springs (to go with the Hagon rear)
K&N air filter
adjustable levers
It is a delight  :)
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Post by: Dead Eye on 26 April 2013, 10:31:56 am
Went out for a ride yesterday just for the fun of it and to explore the area a little more. Ended up having a bit of fun with a Mercedes M class of all things haha
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Post by: ponkster on 27 April 2013, 04:00:11 pm
finally got round to fitting braided brake lines - easy enough but did take longer than I expected to bleed the system.
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Post by: ChristoT on 27 April 2013, 07:22:20 pm
Refitted my Blueflame can with the help of the local mechanic. Turns out I have the wrong hanger and the wrong link pipe. At least the peg doesn't stick out a mile any more.
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Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 27 April 2013, 07:48:32 pm
Refitted my Horns of Wrong in rediness to eviscerate.

(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s85/adthebad/Kosmics%20bikes/_DSC0694.jpg) (http://s150.photobucket.com/user/adthebad/media/Kosmics%20bikes/_DSC0694.jpg.html)
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Post by: Chris on 27 April 2013, 09:04:10 pm
Awesome! Did you make them?
 
Chris
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Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 27 April 2013, 10:12:31 pm
Awesome! Did you make them?
 
Chris

ebay  ;)
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Post by: devilsyam on 27 April 2013, 10:19:10 pm
bit of a clean ready for tomorrow

and kk im horny all the time

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/935465_10151448632088800_1739311035_n.jpg)
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Post by: Chris on 27 April 2013, 10:46:51 pm
Awesome! Did you make them?
 
Chris

ebay  ;)

Cheers,
 
Wouldn't happen to have a link would you?
 
Chris
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Post by: t140 on 28 April 2013, 07:47:56 pm
went to the cookstown 100 up at 01:00 ferry at04:00 a good days racing ferry back at 19:30 back to bed at midnight, long lie this morning, a grand day out.
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Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 28 April 2013, 09:27:56 pm
Awesome! Did you make them?
 
Chris

ebay  ;)

Cheers,
 
Wouldn't happen to have a link would you?
 
Chris

Nope. Came up in an auction and are rearer than rocking horse shite.
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Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 28 April 2013, 09:30:31 pm
Thrashed bike to National Motorcycle Musium then back home again for roast dinner which had just been placed on the dinner table as I walked in the back door.  :lol

Nice.
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Post by: stevierst on 28 April 2013, 10:00:43 pm
Finished my DIY tail tidy and fitted it. Just got to get an led indicator relay, then get rid of those huge orange ones for something a bit more sleek I have sat in the garage.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/29/ze7ume9y.jpg)

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Post by: chaz on 28 April 2013, 10:03:40 pm
went to Whitby, Goth spotting?
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Post by: Grahamm on 29 April 2013, 12:51:48 am
Did another MotoGymkhana Experience Day at Kempton Park.

Lots of fun, lots of other bikes, from Fazers (someone had a gold box-eye) to a couple of Harleys, Triumph Sprint 1050 ST an RD 350 LC (smell that two-stroke oil!), beemers and even a monstrous Victory Vison Street to name but a few :)
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Post by: Skippernick on 29 April 2013, 06:10:01 pm
Cleaned the very gunky chain.
And got depressed about how dirty it is :\
Lots of autosol and autoglym this summer.
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Post by: stevierst on 02 May 2013, 05:54:38 pm
Finished my led indicator conversion.
The front.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/03/zezedupu.jpg)
And the back.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/03/6adebyba.jpg)
And illuminated
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/03/pe9uhy9u.jpg)
Also pit my filtering message on the screen.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/03/tydyqunu.jpg)

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Post by: Chris on 02 May 2013, 06:00:14 pm
Those back indicators look great! Nice one  8)
 
Chris
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Post by: Skippernick on 02 May 2013, 06:06:33 pm
Steve, i like the writing on your screen, does it work?
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Post by: Grahamm on 02 May 2013, 06:45:47 pm
Steve, i like the writing on your screen, does it work?

I find a nice bright headlight in their off-side mirror works well! :D
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Post by: stevierst on 02 May 2013, 06:48:57 pm
I've had it on a few bikes, and yep, it certainly makes a difference 8)

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Post by: Lez72 on 02 May 2013, 08:27:19 pm
Rode the bejesus out of it  :)  Its certainly nice to have some decent riding weather at last.
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Post by: Oldgit on 03 May 2013, 02:47:55 pm
Nuthin, I've no goat wan. :pc
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Post by: JZS 600 on 03 May 2013, 02:54:58 pm
Must get me one of those stickers for the front!
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Post by: stevierst on 03 May 2013, 06:15:09 pm
Must get me one of those stickers for the front!
they work a treat. Tested it thoroughly today in heavy traffic. Nightbreaker bulbs help too.

Also stripped the front off, and straightened my fazer 600 fairing with a crowbar today as it was slightly twisted after my son got knocked off it last year. Its straight at last!

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Post by: kitcrazy on 03 May 2013, 06:46:52 pm
the rear lights are cool a they hard to fit?
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Post by: steeeve66 on 03 May 2013, 07:20:44 pm
rear wheel bearing shattered a couple of miles from home - managed to limp home, just. Wheel off and tried to remove broken bearing - note to Mr Haynes: the bike in your book clearly hasn't done a single mile since leaving the factory, simply 'drift out the old bearing' doesn't work on a used bike where the bearing has shattered! Took wheel to DMC in Dartford and will hopefully get it back before end of week.
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Post by: stevierst on 03 May 2013, 08:21:40 pm
the rear lights are cool a they hard to fit?
Not really. The led strips are self adhesive, and the wiring just tucks into the natural panel joints. Hardest bit was wiring it up and fitting the led relay, which tbh wasn't too bad.

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Post by: ChristoT on 03 May 2013, 08:53:25 pm
the rear lights are cool a they hard to fit?
Not really. The led strips are self adhesive, and the wiring just tucks into the natural panel joints. Hardest bit was wiring it up and fitting the led relay, which tbh wasn't too bad.

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Where did you get them? I wouldn't mind a set!  :lol :lol
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Post by: Grahamm on 03 May 2013, 08:56:12 pm
Checked out a route to Box Hill, but found the A272 east of Petersfield has been tar-and-chipped.

However I found a great alternative route which I may not have discovered if I'd been able to use the 272 :D
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Post by: stevierst on 03 May 2013, 09:06:11 pm
Where did you get them? I wouldn't mind a set!  :lol :lol
Good old eBay!

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 03 May 2013, 09:14:07 pm
Where did you get them? I wouldn't mind a set!  :lol :lol
Good old eBay!

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Linky linky?  :)
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Post by: nakedadder on 03 May 2013, 09:16:10 pm
Part-ex'd it
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fireblake on 03 May 2013, 10:48:25 pm
Checked out a route to Box Hill, but found the A272 east of Petersfield has been tar-and-chipped.

However I found a great alternative route which I may not have discovered if I'd been able to use the 272 :D


Looking forward to it mate


Mickey
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Post by: stevierst on 04 May 2013, 10:43:19 am

Linky linky?  :)
The seller is lamb-dacott (can't do an eBay link on my phone for some reason), and he's got more of the indicators in stock.
Hope this helps. :o
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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 04 May 2013, 10:55:53 am

Linky linky?  :)

The seller is lamb-dacott (can't do an eBay link on my phone for some reason), and he's got more of the indicators in stock.
Hope this helps. :o
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These, right?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4x-10cm-Orange-LED-side-light-indicator-car-trailer-quad-motorcycle-tail-tidy-/380629554849?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item589f4a16a1 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4x-10cm-Orange-LED-side-light-indicator-car-trailer-quad-motorcycle-tail-tidy-/380629554849?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item589f4a16a1)
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Post by: stevierst on 04 May 2013, 12:38:33 pm
Thats the one :D

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 04 May 2013, 01:04:32 pm
You said an LED relay was needed - any chance of a guide?  :)
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Post by: stevierst on 04 May 2013, 01:19:03 pm
Same again, eBay 2 pin rely for a Yamaha. Cost peanuts, get the right one and it plugs straight in.

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Post by: ponkster on 05 May 2013, 07:50:54 am
finally got around to getting out to test the new braided brake lines - amazing difference with needing only a fraction of the grip pressure previously needed to work the brakes which is great for my gympy hands.


Definitely an upgrade worth the money and effort,
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Post by: XTremo on 05 May 2013, 01:20:26 pm
Don't know what the weathers like back there.....but I'm bound to upset a few guys with these!  :rollin

Today at Lake Negratin, Granada!

(http://www.spainwebdesign.net/faz/faz23.jpg)

(http://www.spainwebdesign.net/faz/faz25.jpg)

(http://www.spainwebdesign.net/pics/neg55a.jpg)

(http://www.spainwebdesign.net/pics/neg55b.jpg)
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Post by: Chris on 05 May 2013, 03:03:29 pm
Stunning pictures mate  8)
 
Chris
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Post by: fireblake on 05 May 2013, 05:04:09 pm
I had a great ride to Box hill today with Grahamm. Egg and Bacon bap plus a bag of chips with coffee to wash it down. Quite busy there too. The view from the top of Boxhill is stunning. Then a pretty good ride back to Loomies on the A32/A272 for another coffee. Then home. A good day but god my arse is numb?
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Post by: Grahamm on 05 May 2013, 05:12:42 pm
I had a great ride to Box hill today with Grahamm. Egg and Bacon bap plus a bag of chips with coffee to wash it down. Quite busy there too. The view from the top of Boxhill is stunning. Then a pretty good ride back to Loomies on the A32/A272 for another coffee. Then home. A good day

And my thanks to fireblake for joining me for a very enjoyable ride.

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but god my arse is numb?

I just want to point out that that was *nothing* to do with me...! :pokefun
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Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 05 May 2013, 06:01:13 pm
Went for a Blast with a load of London Foccers, One Triumph rider... cough! and some randon woman that tagged along for the ride.

Ditchling Beacon

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Post by: Yellowwolf on 05 May 2013, 08:10:19 pm
Sunny Hunny with these lovely peeps :)
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Post by: slimwilly on 05 May 2013, 08:53:28 pm
Re adjusted my chain, last week i reverted to the original 17 tooth front to try to eek out the mpg touring in europe
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Also rotated my end can as my mate said it was not upright
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ANd found the single seat cover thingy from my red VFR
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Don't worry, i am not going to fit it,,,,(yet) :lol
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Post by: mirdif64 on 05 May 2013, 09:26:36 pm
Short blast along Loch Ness road. Passed a Honda NSX at one point (can't remember last time I saw one of them)
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Post by: Skippernick on 05 May 2013, 10:42:39 pm
Rode it 200+ miles around Hampshire and West Sussex.
Kept an eye out for Graham but don't think i saw him.
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Post by: Lawrence on 05 May 2013, 11:37:32 pm
Nothing  :o
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Post by: red98 on 06 May 2013, 07:45:57 am
Nothing  :o






me too LAWRENCE   :( :( :( :( :(
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Post by: Grahamm on 06 May 2013, 10:12:43 am
Rode it 200+ miles around Hampshire and West Sussex.
Kept an eye out for Graham but don't think i saw him.

Which roads were you on?
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Post by: Skippernick on 06 May 2013, 10:24:35 am
Rode it 200+ miles around Hampshire and West Sussex.
Kept an eye out for Graham but don't think i saw him.

Which roads were you on?


Lol i came through Petersfield about 12ish, followed a group from A32/A272 junction led by a large blue bike. Lost them going out of Petersfield.
I then went along A272 towards Midhurst and then off up Harting hill towards Chichester up to Petworth back along A272 to Rogate up to Liphook and then back down to Petersfield then off towards Winchester and home.
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Post by: ponkster on 06 May 2013, 11:25:53 am
rubbed down my forks to remove the pitting if the clear coat and repainted with satin black - I think it is an improvement and will be easier to re touch over the year when I get the inevitable stone chips.
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Post by: ChristoT on 06 May 2013, 11:36:04 am
rubbed down my forks to remove the pitting if the clear coat and repainted with satin black - I think it is an improvement and will be easier to re touch over the year when I get the inevitable stone chips.

Pictures?
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Post by: ponkster on 06 May 2013, 12:56:58 pm
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Post by: stevierst on 06 May 2013, 01:23:45 pm
Eh I like that, very moody :D

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Post by: Dead Eye on 06 May 2013, 01:52:24 pm
Decided I deserved a treat so spent lots of money on eBay for new brake pads and braided lines :D Hopefully get them fitted next weekend

Also my new tank protector pad and front sprocket turned up today, so will fit those in a bit :)
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Post by: Grahamm on 06 May 2013, 02:22:21 pm
Lol i came through Petersfield about 12ish, followed a group from A32/A272 junction led by a large blue bike. Lost them going out of Petersfield.
I then went along A272 towards Midhurst and then off up Harting hill towards Chichester up to Petworth back along A272 to Rogate up to Liphook and then back down to Petersfield then off towards Winchester and home.

Ah, we headed up the A32 about 11:15, then went along the A272 to Petersfield, but after that went up the B2070 and cut across to the A286 via Rake Road before taking Station Road at Milford to get to the B2126 and the A29 and A24 to Box Hill.

We came back by the same route and got back to Loomies about 4:30.
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Post by: Skippernick on 06 May 2013, 05:57:44 pm
Lol i came through Petersfield about 12ish, followed a group from A32/A272 junction led by a large blue bike. Lost them going out of Petersfield.
I then went along A272 towards Midhurst and then off up Harting hill towards Chichester up to Petworth back along A272 to Rogate up to Liphook and then back down to Petersfield then off towards Winchester and home.

Ah, we headed up the A32 about 11:15, then went along the A272 to Petersfield, but after that went up the B2070 and cut across to the A286 via Rake Road before taking Station Road at Milford to get to the B2126 and the A29 and A24 to Box Hill.

We came back by the same route and got back to Loomies about 4:30.


Were you riding the Fazer?
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Post by: kitcrazy on 06 May 2013, 06:21:09 pm
Just back from the may day run to Hastings never seen so many bikes in one place.
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Post by: Ian-man on 06 May 2013, 06:23:34 pm
Bought braided lines, ebc pads etc. Tried fitting back brake first.
Enclosed banjo bolts didn't fit so used old ones.
Can't get air out the system so ordered a vacuum pump kit.
Found my link pipe/ silencer has moved and gouged a big mark in my swingarm.
Couldn't get bolts out of exup, more Plusgas spraying needed.

Pushed it back in the garage for another day. :(

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Post by: sadlonelygit on 06 May 2013, 07:24:11 pm
rode the foccing wheels off it up Fish Hill.........2 up! somehow managed to get my exhaust link pipe bolt down :eek
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Post by: Dead Eye on 06 May 2013, 07:55:24 pm
Chain cleaned and re-lubed and new front sprocket fitted - running so much smoother now and no more nasty knock at 40mph :P
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Post by: Grahamm on 06 May 2013, 08:25:41 pm
Were you riding the Fazer?

Yep, it's the only bike I have (at the moment).
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Post by: budgiemurray on 06 May 2013, 08:56:14 pm
just back from a very wet and windy long weekend run round the Highlands and Skye with Boxer1 and another Fazer owning mate and some others .. Surprisingly we did get a 10 mile respite in the weather at Eilean Donan Castle where it got dry so a good excuse for a photo lineup..
Boxer1's the Blue 'un, mines the Silver and Robbies yellow one.. great fun had by all despite the weather.. decided too I could do with a Baglux, the top box and side winds don't agree with each other
Budgie
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Post by: esetest on 06 May 2013, 09:56:01 pm
Went for a spin down the A38 to Minehead .
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Post by: Chris on 06 May 2013, 11:47:00 pm
They looked great all lined up Budgie, shame about the weather but glad you got sun for a while  8)
 
Chris
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Post by: Davebo on 07 May 2013, 09:17:02 pm
Went out for a 20-odd mile run with an instructor. Learnt loads and really enjoyed the ride. Weather was great. Fazer was flawless (and much-admired).

Today was a good day.
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Post by: Chris on 07 May 2013, 11:31:08 pm
Rebuilt my repainted rear brake caliper with new seals and shiny polished pistons. Tomorrows job to refit it to bike with new braided brake line and bleed the system. Then put rear wheel back on and I'm almost done!  8)
 
Jobs left to do after that are fit silicone coolant pipes, refill coolant and then when I can run the bike I'll warm it up and change the oil/filter.
 
Chris
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Post by: Dave48 on 08 May 2013, 09:27:35 am
Waiting to see if postman brings my braided brake lines, ordered 27/04,but with two weekends & Bank Holiday to slow things down. Yesterday friend rode over on his newly restored 22 yr old H***a CG 125 & we went for a ride out-it was that warm later, stuck in traffic, that I noticed my fan is working-saved me checking with jumper leads. Have owned 600 for a month and done 500 miles-most enjoyable! :lol 
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Post by: Chris on 12 May 2013, 05:06:11 pm
Had a chance to work on bike again for a while today and remembered to get a few pictures too! Mainly to prove to Noggy that I do have a bike! haha! In the pics you can see repainted forks black, both wheels powder coated gloss black, rebuilt rear caliper with new seals, repainted rear caliper/bracket/stay bar, hel braided brake line for rear, cleaned lower frame behind belly pan and cleaned the chain. Still got to fit new exhaust and silicone coolant pipes but that can wait until the new pipes arrive, hopefully next week!  8)  Much happier now it's got two wheels on again! haha!
 
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Post by: XTremo on 12 May 2013, 06:21:56 pm
Had a little spin through the Sierra de Castril.....

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Post by: chaz on 12 May 2013, 07:28:19 pm
I let my FZ6 have a lay-in and took the MT-01 out, and it p****ed down on the way home from the coast?
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Post by: Lawrence on 12 May 2013, 07:31:18 pm
Got out on it for an hour this morning and explored the roads round my new place.  There's some good ones round here  :)
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Post by: Dead Eye on 12 May 2013, 09:03:35 pm
Went to try and grind the valves on my other engine but found the lapping tool too large... so went for a 90 minute ride instead before finally ending up at a Halfrauds and getting one that will fit :lol
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Post by: noggythenog on 13 May 2013, 05:33:10 am
Had a chance to work on bike again for a while today and remembered to get a few pictures too! Mainly to prove to Noggy that I do have a bike! haha! In the pics you can see repainted forks black, both wheels powder coated gloss black, rebuilt rear caliper with new seals, repainted rear caliper/bracket/stay bar, hel braided brake line for rear, cleaned lower frame behind belly pan and cleaned the chain. Still got to fit new exhaust and silicone coolant pipes but that can wait until the new pipes arrive, hopefully next week!  8)  Much happier now it's got two wheels on again! haha!
 
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Aha the Blue Beast from the North East.....a rarer sighting than the loch ness monster, did its foxeyes squint when the light finally entered its eyes. :sun
Lookin tidy Chris, & extremely clean!...have you used one of those steam cleaners off the morning tv advert?, i do like a clean bike & mine is covered in nature at the moment. :\
I also like the black forks that you and Ponkster have got, looks like they were meant be like that out the factory.
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Post by: Chris on 13 May 2013, 06:19:04 am
Hahaha! Cheers Noggy.
 
Hopefully it'll get used to seeing the daylight, or at leasty as much as I do, for the rest of the summer now that it's (almost) back on the road! Been a busy winter for the old fazer but looking a lot healthier now. I've used many potions and grease of many elbows but thank god it's almost done! Exactly a month until the simmer dim rally so plenty time to sort the finishing touches and get a run or two in before that. Need to scrub in my new front tyre before I go on the rally rides! haha!
 
Ye, I'm really pleased with the black forks, glad I sprayed them instead of spending the time polishing them. Much prefer it to the silver, especially as the silver painted had bubled and flaked on the front faces. Can't wait to fire it up once I get the last coolant pipes fitted and coolant topped up.
 
Chris
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Post by: slimwilly on 13 May 2013, 05:05:14 pm
Good luck with the riding Chris, lets see plenty of piccies of that lovely place :D
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Post by: Chris on 13 May 2013, 05:15:08 pm
Cheers slim, I'll try and get a few pics of all the bikes at the rally and few when I'm out on the rides!
 
Chris
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Post by: FZSCai on 13 May 2013, 06:33:02 pm
Just fitted some bikevis bullet running lights, nice and bright the pictures don't show them that well
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Post by: Dead Eye on 14 May 2013, 05:30:55 pm
Went to fit my nice new braided lines and came to realise that my rear caliper needs a major overhaul as both pistons are seized. One is moving ever so slightly and the other is completely jammed :(

Time to try and find some genuine seals and spend more money :(
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Post by: ChristoT on 14 May 2013, 10:49:49 pm
Went to fit my nice new braided lines and came to realise that my rear caliper needs a major overhaul as both pistons are seized. One is moving ever so slightly and the other is completely jammed :(

Time to try and find some genuine seals and spend more money :(

Well, now we know why your rear brake felt like a brick outhouse!! :))

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Post by: Dead Eye on 15 May 2013, 12:58:29 am
Yeah, going to go and buy a clamp and try to free the pistons. Hopefully I can restore them without having to replace them, but I'll definitely do the seals whilst I'm there.

I was sensible enough to only do the rear caliper to start with and it's useless anyway so I can probably get away with using the bike to fetch the bits I need. Failing that I guess I'll have to take out the fuel guzzling cage :P
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Post by: Dave48 on 15 May 2013, 07:07:21 am
Deadeye-was faced with same prob with rear caliper @ weekend. Good news is that if you've lost system pressure by removing brake line, you can split the caliper in two by removing the 2 bolts @ rear. CAUTION-don't lose the black rubber type washer that sits between the two halves to seal brake fluid internal passageway..Ask your local friendly bike shop to apply compressed air to each caliper-leave bleed nipples in for this. My pistons popped straight out, allowing me to clean up pistons & bores. When reinstalling use a thin smear of red rubber grease to new seals & piston sides to ease insertion & help prevent future ingress of dirt,water etc. Its a bloody silly location for the rear caliper-right where it gets a constant stream of dirt/wet/salt etc :eek  Good luck!
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Post by: stevierst on 15 May 2013, 08:09:52 am
Got mine to do today, not looking forward to it. >:(

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Post by: Dead Eye on 15 May 2013, 10:56:15 am
Dave48 - Thanks for the advice :) So far most people seem to have suggested that splitting the caliper is absolute pain the ass and that the gasket on the inside is no longer available from Yamaha (but there is a part from another manufacturer, I forget which). I'm going to try and do it without splitting the caliper if I can - I'll re-attach the brake hose and use that to pressurise the caliper. Then, clamp on piston and force the other out, clean up that side, replace everything, then swap the clamp around and do the other side :)

Hopefully the fronts will be ok and won't require quite so much work.

Edit: For the seals, am I right in saying the kit is one per piston, not one per caliper... if so this is expensive :(
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Post by: ChristoT on 15 May 2013, 12:20:32 pm
Dave48 - Thanks for the advice :) So far most people seem to have suggested that splitting the caliper is absolute pain the ass and that the gasket on the inside is no longer available from Yamaha (but there is a part from another manufacturer, I forget which). I'm going to try and do it without splitting the caliper if I can - I'll re-attach the brake hose and use that to pressurise the caliper. Then, clamp on piston and force the other out, clean up that side, replace everything, then swap the clamp around and do the other side :)

Hopefully the fronts will be ok and won't require quite so much work.

Edit: For the seals, am I right in saying the kit is one per piston, not one per caliper... if so this is expensive :(

The gasket isn't available, there was a Foxeye in Twist ad Go (local bike shop) a few weeks back, and the mechanic spent a good 45 minutes looking for the right part.
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Post by: Chris on 15 May 2013, 12:30:11 pm
Sure there was one from a suzuki that wasn't an exact match but was close enough. However I've reused the original small rubber ring between the caliper halfs and it's fine.
 
Chris
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Post by: stevierst on 15 May 2013, 12:45:33 pm
Just finished the rear caliper seals. It was a but of a pain in the rs without splitting the caliper, but do-able. My seal wiper rings were completely shot, and these were chewed up, locking the piston in. Brute force and ignorance got them out in the end.
 Putting the new seals in was a bit emotional, it always seems like they're too big until they finally pop in. Hopefully that's them done for the next few months!::)

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Post by: Chris on 15 May 2013, 12:58:16 pm
Just finished the rear caliper seals. It was a but of a pain in the rs without splitting the caliper, but do-able. My seal wiper rings were completely shot, and these were chewed up, locking the piston in. Brute force and ignorance got them out in the end.
 Putting the new seals in was a bit emotional, it always seems like they're too big until they finally pop in. Hopefully that's them done for the next few months!: :)

Ye, the bigger fluid seals weren't too bad but the dust seals were a right pain! I found them bad because they're so thin they just flex instead of popping into the groove. Guess you just have to make sure the grooves they sit in are as clean as possible and that makes a big difference. I'm glad I split the caliper to do it, would have been a complete nightmare if I hadn't.
 
Chris
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Post by: Dead Eye on 15 May 2013, 01:07:02 pm
I'm a little more concerned about splitting the caliper as the bike has done 86k miles and it has sooo much crap on it that I expect the internal seal to just completely disintegrate if it sees the light of day...

Also, does anyone have an answer to the seal question? Do I need one or two kits for the rear caliper - I've started second guessing myself and can't figure out if I've gone completely nuts or I'm still just regular nuts :|
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Post by: stevierst on 15 May 2013, 01:57:03 pm
I split a caliper a while back, and I thought it was just two 'o' ring seals between the halves not gaskets?

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Post by: Skippernick on 15 May 2013, 05:01:34 pm
oh god i'm not looking forward to this.
If i'm going to change the brake lines is it worth replacing the seals at the same time, or is a case of if it ain't broke don't fix?
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Post by: Dead Eye on 15 May 2013, 05:39:15 pm
Depends on the condition of the caliper and pistons really - if its a low mileage bike that is kept clean you should be fine. If its like mine - high mileage and very dirty / poorly maintained by the previous owner then its probably going to need doing...
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Post by: Skippernick on 15 May 2013, 06:07:54 pm
It will click through 19,000 very soon, i've had it since 6,700, he kept it immaculate but don't know about servicing.
I've used it through 3 winters this winter the most, its clean but not spotless, a fair amount of break and chain cleaner, when i checked the pads the other day the pistons had a little rust on them, most of it came off with a spray of brake cleaner.

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Post by: Dead Eye on 15 May 2013, 06:26:41 pm
Sounds like they should be ok, but a good clean never hurts :)
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Post by: stevierst on 15 May 2013, 06:47:35 pm
Sounds like they should be ok, but a good clean never hurts :)
definitely give them a good clean. If there's ANY little bits of rubber that poke out of the top of the piston, then the seals will need changing soon.

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Post by: Dave48 on 15 May 2013, 07:45:39 pm
The "washer" is more like a flat rubber washer than an O-ring & so long as its not pinched/damaged should be fine to reuse-guess its made of a similar material to piston seals -ie brake fluid proof. Stripping/cleaning/reassembling with smear of red rubber grease will prevent future piston seizure as the position of caliper places it in the " line of fire" for all the wet & nasty stuff. Cheaper than replacing rusted/corroded pistons & damaged calipers!
Oh yes to get back to subject of thread.......... Collected my gear pedal/footpeg shaft with nice new bush fitted (£5). All side play now gone & gear change crisp & positive. Theres still one or two good "old skool" engineers in Brum! :lol
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Post by: Dave48 on 15 May 2013, 07:49:06 pm
ChrisoT you are right- there is one dust seal (thin) & one piston seal(thicker) per piston so you need two of each for back caliper  as it has two pistons.
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Post by: Dead Eye on 16 May 2013, 12:28:00 am
Ordered new rear caliper seals and got one of the pistons out - old dust seals literally fell apart in my hand :\

Tried to split the caliper but it was having none of it! Had the caliper attached to the caliper bracket backwards (so I could get to the two bolts) then used a good fitting socket and my 750mm breaker bar and nada. I was able to lift the front wheel with the breaker bar whilst the bike was on the centre stand :| Looks like I'm doing this the fiddly way!
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Post by: Dave48 on 16 May 2013, 06:43:53 am
Deadeye-Put your caliper in a decent sized bench vice(suitably padded)-you will have better access/leverage. If it is impossible(corrosion) to split caliper then pop the piston you already removed back into its bore(without the old seals), clamp this in place & apply compressed air to remove stuck piston. You might have to visit your local friendly bike shop for this & tip the mechanic! Whats the saying?---Do it right----Do it once! :lol Seriously though, once you have new seals & red rubber grease applied its easy to keep caliper clean & working well. Good luck,Dave
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Post by: Dead Eye on 16 May 2013, 10:10:17 am
Since I don't have access to compressed air, I'm going to try and tidy up one half of the caliper at a time :) So I'll clean it all up, put new seals in, clean the piston and pop it back in (haha, like its going to be that easy!) then clamp it and get the other one out using the same method of hooking it up to the brake lines, bleeding it and forcing the piston out - it'll be a bit more of a pain, but I've had to deal with worse before
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Post by: Chris on 16 May 2013, 11:07:22 pm
removed the last of the coolant pipes ready for the final silicone ones to arrive, swung radiator down to give me access to clean the front of the frame and removed the metal coolant pipes below radiator to clean them up and the frame behind them. All set for silicone pipes to arrive and then got to buy some coolant  :D
 
Chris
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Post by: Dave48 on 17 May 2013, 07:53:41 pm
Went to Halfords & bought some exotic scratch remover paste/polish  called  "Farecla-treated windscreen and guess what... IT WORKED! :lol  Had previously tried "Xerapol" without much success.
Also bought a polishing wheel ready to tackle the alloy bits & although I couldn't find "Plus Gas" , got a spray can of "Shock & Unlock" to treat corroded exhaust nuts/studs & rad fixings prior to removal.
Also had the front fairing (nosecone) off to repair a small crack that was working its way towards LHS indicator. Superglue &  careful use of soldering iron on inside surface-job done-sorted! While everything off front cleaned all surfaces & treated electrical connectors to a dose of ACF 50.
Bike looking better by the day, :lol :lol  Happy Grandad!
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Post by: ChristoT on 17 May 2013, 08:05:21 pm
Met Dead_Eye at the Stevenage Cineworld to watch Fast & Furious 6. A good film, and a nice way to while away an afternoon!
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Post by: Ian-man on 17 May 2013, 08:52:50 pm
I have just received new seals and a rear master cylinder repair kit to sort my back brake.. got braided lines and ebc hh pads all round too. Should stop great once its all done.

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Post by: ChristoT on 17 May 2013, 09:43:46 pm
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Three lovely looking bikes after the Fast & Furious film! :D

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Post by: Exupnut on 17 May 2013, 09:49:44 pm
How can u do that in between 9-6 :'( hold on........... I FOCCIN DO!!! :lol
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Post by: noggythenog on 17 May 2013, 10:11:06 pm
Met Dead_Eye at the Stevenage Cineworld to watch Fast & Furious 6. A good film, and a nice way to while away an afternoon!


Thanks for tellin me guys!!!! :(


Theres me hanging around all day in my local car park thinking that F&F 6 would go with "straight to car boot" format ;)
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Post by: imax on 18 May 2013, 06:11:21 pm
Bought it!!

From Wednesday, I'll officially be a foccer again  :D
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Post by: Dave48 on 18 May 2013, 06:58:59 pm
Nothing today-looked at it!  Too busy to go out riding :'(
Tomorrows another day....... :lol
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Post by: snapper on 18 May 2013, 07:16:50 pm
ChristoT (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=2545) !
is that a thorn between two roses ? :rolleyes :D
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Post by: Dead Eye on 18 May 2013, 07:31:59 pm
Rear caliper seals turned up so spent the day sorting it out, cleaning it up and bleeding the system with my new braided lines. Then turned my attention to the front and got them sorted as well - could probably do with new seals at the front as well, but its expensive and its not in dire need as all the pistons move (1 was stubborn, but out of 8 that's not bad :P)

So yay for new brakes, did a little bit of a test and all feels good, shall know more when I go out for a decent ride :D
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Post by: ChristoT on 18 May 2013, 10:17:59 pm
ChristoT ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=2545[/url]) !
is that a thorn between two roses ? :rolleyes :D


More like a snail!  :'(

The red VFR belongs to a Uni friend of mine. He's also on a restricted 33 brake license, but his retrictor is on the throttle, he can barely twist it - horrible to ride!! The Fazer runs rings round him. Literally - it's faster (on 33bhp at least  :b ) and handles better!!
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Post by: Grahamm on 18 May 2013, 11:04:29 pm
Did a Slow Riding/ Machine Control course with the Solent Advanced Motorcyclists this morning, then went to Russ' Tyres in Horndean to get a new front in the afternoon, followed by 100 miles or so of fun whilst scrubbing it in :)
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Post by: nakedadder on 18 May 2013, 11:32:43 pm
Cleaned it before going for one last blast on my favourite local roads before part chopping it on Monday, after nearly nine years the Fazer still manages to put a real 'ear to ear' grin on my face  :D , but I just fancy a change  ;)
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Post by: taylor on 19 May 2013, 06:43:43 pm
gave it a blast in the Chepstow lanes,
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Post by: Anquetil on 19 May 2013, 07:32:35 pm
Just arrived back from the Anglesey Circuit on the Fazer, 180 miles, great weather. Classic Racing Motorcycle Club meeting, great racing, good to see the old machines performing well.
  Received my first Foccer salute at 10am near Bethesda. I wasn't quick enough to respond so apologies to you. It was much appreciated.
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Post by: sadlonelygit on 19 May 2013, 07:47:05 pm
oil and filter, exup valve out for a lube, cables oiled, clutch and throttle cables all oiled and smooth.
ready for italian tour on friday :)
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Post by: ponkster on 19 May 2013, 07:59:17 pm
did a bad thing - just decided that I cant live with the bright yellow paint on the replacement tank ant more - so I removed the yellow decals and painted the tank - I will post some photos if it comes out ok- fingers crossed!
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Post by: Dave48 on 19 May 2013, 08:03:00 pm
Rode around Worcestershire including some nice quiet backroads through scenic villages-had one "plonker" in a BMW tailgating  me for a short distance but soon despatched him :lol
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Post by: Grahamm on 19 May 2013, 08:18:27 pm
Rode it up to Box Hill again, this time with a couple of guys from the Solent Advanced Motorcyclists.

Arrived back at Loomies after a great final blast along the A272 with a huge grin on my face! :D
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Post by: Bornagain again on 19 May 2013, 09:05:49 pm
Did a road I haven't done since I quit before.
 
Feck me I am sooo slow. :eek
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Post by: fiddlestick on 19 May 2013, 10:29:13 pm
went for a ride from southampton to west bay to find the rain.
had a good time with 4 others.
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Post by: Ian-man on 19 May 2013, 11:24:30 pm
Fitted new piston seals to my rear caliper and a refurb kit to my rear master cylinder. Fitted new braided lines and hh pads  front and back and bled all round. Stops now, yay.

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Post by: Davebo on 20 May 2013, 11:53:27 am
Went out past Pateley Bridge and Greenhow. Stunning roads, stunning countryside. Before I knew it, I'd done 75 miles.  :)
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Post by: red98 on 21 May 2013, 09:24:42 am
ordered acumen horn for the mighty thou  :)
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Post by: red98 on 22 May 2013, 02:40:13 pm
I`VE GOT THE HORN..................................
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
no not that sort of horn  :rolleyes  the acumen horn i ordered for the mighty thou arrieved today  :)
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Post by: Anquetil on 22 May 2013, 05:11:12 pm
Left Wrexham at 9-30am in the drizzle, direction Whitchurch- Newport-Wolverhampton. Spent a couple of hours at Penn visiting friends, then return same route, 117 miles in total. Very strong, gusting side winds on the way back, but dry. hanging on to the bars at times.
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Post by: Bornagain again on 22 May 2013, 09:00:54 pm
Took it down the Mad Mile, then up the Mad Mile, Then down it again, then to some bike meet Café place, then up the mad mile again.
 
I'll pick up this cornering malarkey eventually :lol
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Post by: Red Ceri on 22 May 2013, 11:13:59 pm
 
 
 
Prepped my Gen1 for a 4 day trip to Germany starting tomorrow with some friends, meeting about 70 german bikers at a Biker Hotel in Lauenfoerde.
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Post by: Chris on 23 May 2013, 09:25:22 pm
Finished putting it back together.
 
Blueflame can sounds soooo much better than the standard can.
 
Now got to get MOT booked and hope it feckin passes!!
 
Chris
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Post by: Andy FZS on 23 May 2013, 09:36:08 pm
Dug out last years mot as it's booked in tomorrow then I'll renew my tax and away we go for another year.
Andy

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Post by: Grahamm on 23 May 2013, 10:08:57 pm
Finally got access to a laptop to enable me to install the Multifunction Hub and Fuel Map Switch onto the Power Commander III USB meaning I can switch between the "touring" map and the "fun" map to save fuel when I don't need the extra power :)

(Although I had to phone Dynojet up in the States to find out why, despite following their instructions, it wouldn't recognise the Hub was there. Turns out instead of version 2.3.1 of the firmware I needed 2.3.2!  :rolleyes )
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Post by: Chris on 24 May 2013, 01:16:10 pm
Passed MOT!!
 
Sounds and goes like a rocket, so good to be out on it again! Pics to follow!
 
Chris
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Post by: fazernigel on 24 May 2013, 03:27:42 pm
Breathed a huge sigh of relief when my good friend Brian skillfully managed to not only drill out a exhaust stud that had snapped off flush when i took the exhaust off to spray the downpipes but this stud also contained a snapped off easy out.
 
And the great thing was that he saved the threads and did it with the engine still in the bike minus the forks and radiator.
 
Phew what a relief!
 
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Post by: Mark YPVS on 25 May 2013, 07:02:36 pm
Fitted clear indicator lens, clear led rear light with indicators, polished the engine fins and washed it  :)
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Post by: Deswilson on 26 May 2013, 11:29:04 am
Well weather forecast was good yesterday, so planned a small trip with a couple of mates. Did Airdrie-Callander-Oban-Lochgilphead-Campbeltown, stopped for lunch and then on way home we're back to Lochgilphead-Inverary-Callander-Airdrie.

380 ish miles and hardly got stuck in traffic. Some cracking scenery as well. What a day..

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Post by: Anquetil on 26 May 2013, 08:06:32 pm
Beautiful sunny day. Left Wrexham at 9-15am, Bwlchgwyn, Bryneglwys, Corwen, Bala. Called for my mate Trev on his FZ6 Fazer. We then continued to Dolgellau, Fairbourne, to the race meeting at Tonfanau. Incredible value for money. £6 entry and 24 races to watch. Organised by the Crewe and South Cheshire M/C. They could double the entrance fee and it would still be fantastic value. It costs over £20 to watch the local football team in the Blue Square Premier for 90 minutes !
 Left Tonfanau about 5-15pm, returned by same route, 134 miles, not too much traffic.
Attached a couple of photos, Bala lake on the way out, and the famous salute at Tonfanau.
Hope everybody had a great and safe weekend.
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Post by: noggythenog on 26 May 2013, 08:46:36 pm
Went for a small blast in the local hills for some cornering practice, took a few pics blasted back 8)
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Post by: Dave48 on 26 May 2013, 08:51:41 pm
Looks like the Preseli mountains to me, noggy?
Went for a blast  yesterday on 600 am then took the thou out pm to blow the spiders out!
Today was round Worcestershire highways & byways-fantastic weather & plenty of bikes  out-didn't see any Fazers though!
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Post by: noggythenog on 26 May 2013, 08:56:39 pm
Looks like the Preseli mountains to me, noggy?
Went for a blast  yesterday on 600 am then took the thou out pm to blow the spiders out!
Today was round Worcestershire highways & byways-fantastic weather & plenty of bikes  out-didn't see any Fazers though!


It is indeed the presselis, right on my doorstep, a lovely little road that im becoming quite used to now on the bike.


Are you local dave?, was good yesterday went up the coast as far as aber,through devils bridge,rhayader,buith wells llandovery carmarthen then home & seen quite a few fazers although the member map suggests theres not many fazers in south wales so ill need to get a hold of some flyers 8)
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Post by: Dave48 on 26 May 2013, 09:41:15 pm
No Noggy. I used to deliver to your part of the world every week for 7 years from my base in Brum-furthest up that road was Crymych & Eglwyswrw(still cant pronounce that one!) My partner lived in Swansea so most weekends I was around Gower and over towards Carmarthen-and of course we would catch the ferry from Pembroke to Rossslare for our forays to the Emerald Isle.
saw your pics of Aberaeron & Devils Bridge. Two years ago was stopping in Llandrindod Wells & went up head of Elan Valley to DsBridge on mountain road & sat on beach @ Aberystwyth eating ice cream & admiring bikes & scenery.
hope to be doing similar next weekend if weathers kind :lol
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Post by: noggythenog on 26 May 2013, 11:42:44 pm
Nice one dave, you're a well travelled man,went to the Ellan valley dams last year on the bike,very nice,im not welsh but i have covered most of wales now & north wales is very much on the cards again soon although i do worry about the number of police speed cameras & such like.


Ive also never been up round hollyhead or llanberis yet.


Or ireland actually


Plenty time though, still got a little bit of youth on my side.
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Post by: Davebo on 28 May 2013, 12:48:13 am
Well yesterday, but ...

Took my FZS100S over to Oulton Park and back via Skipton and Colne. Lovely weather. Great ride. Home in time for a BBQ.

 :D

Had to fill up on the way back.  :'( I reckon 200 miles.
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Post by: red98 on 28 May 2013, 11:14:31 am
renewed the insurance on the mighty thou.......just need to get out and use it now  ;)
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Post by: chaz on 28 May 2013, 06:17:00 pm
took it for mot test, passed no problem
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Post by: Chris on 29 May 2013, 09:37:16 pm
Went for another run. think that's 6 days in a row. Everyday since its mot, making up for lost days earlier in the year. haha!
 
Here's a pic taken at a place called sandwick looking out to an island called Mousa. in the shadow of a hill where I'm parked but you can see the gorgeous sun we've been having the last few days!
 
(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s104/bailachris/DSC00184.jpg)
 
Chris
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Post by: Looney tune on 29 May 2013, 10:06:48 pm
Beth and I decided to get the bikes out and went a wee 90 miler with a bar supper in the middle, braw.  :)
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Post by: Foxwood on 30 May 2013, 06:46:32 pm
Almost sh*t my pants when my instruments died. Luckily only the signal fuse had blown. Quick change and everything works again.  :b
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Post by: Exupnut on 30 May 2013, 08:51:43 pm
Didnt shit my pants. Hehe....altho when i do ride and twist the wrist... Its a possibility.... But it is blue and has an extra 400cc (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/31/amy3erep.jpg)

I just looked at the cover....
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Post by: noggythenog on 30 May 2013, 09:04:40 pm
Didnt shit my pants. Hehe....altho when i do ride and twist the wrist... Its a possibility.... But it is blue and has an extra 400cc ([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/31/amy3erep.jpg[/url])

I just looked at the cover....



Exups fave tv programme.....Slow Blue Planet 8)
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Post by: noggythenog on 30 May 2013, 09:23:18 pm
Found a picture of the Blue Fazer Meet 2013 :lol
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Post by: Skippernick on 30 May 2013, 09:44:27 pm
Found a picture of the Blue Fazer Meet 2013 :lol


 :rollin
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Post by: Exupnut on 30 May 2013, 11:08:12 pm

Found a picture of the Blue Fazer Meet 2013 :lol

Hahahahahah BRILLIANT POST hehe LMAO..nice to see what ur lackin in cc ur gainin in jest. I'll have a cup of shut the foc-up exupnut. 2 sugars pleeze hehe
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Post by: Chris on 30 May 2013, 11:39:41 pm
Found a picture of the Blue Fazer Meet 2013 :lol

 :rollin :rollin :rollin
 
you haters gonna hate. hahaha!!
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Post by: red98 on 31 May 2013, 06:56:16 am
nice one noggy  :rollin :rollin :rollin .....they picking on you EXUPNUT  :lol
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Post by: Anquetil on 31 May 2013, 06:32:51 pm
Left at 11-30am, Wrexham- Nant y Garth- Ruthin,(rendezvous with Trev on his FZ6) - Denbigh- St Asaph- Rhuddlan. Stopped at the Whistlestop Cafe ( HQ of the Whistlestop Motorcycle Club ) for dinner, Abergele- Colwyn Bay. We spent a couple of hours sitting on the prom, drinking coffee and eating teacakes. Police controlling traffic just before Llandegla on the way home. Debris on the road and at least two motorbikes being put on a recovery truck. Hope that there are no serious injuries.
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Post by: Dave48 on 31 May 2013, 07:12:32 pm
Brimmed the tank on 600 ready for ride into mid-Wales in morning. Forecast is good, bike good to go...... :lol
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Post by: Simon.Pieman on 01 June 2013, 08:08:32 am
 I rode my FZS1000 617 miles back from Germany, all in one go and only stopping for fuel. I stepped off without any cramps or aches when I got home. Although right now I have a hissing in my ears from long stints of 120mph on the autobahns etc. (yes I do wear earplugs but they can only do so much)
Great fun and a great bike.
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Post by: dickturpin on 01 June 2013, 08:41:47 am
Are you on the original seat Simon?
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Post by: robby boy on 01 June 2013, 04:42:30 pm
Replaced the scabby scratched oil pump cover with a nice (cheap) new shiny one from evilbay. 10 minute job.


 Then cleaned some of the dead beasties off the front plastics ready for the next rideout.
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Post by: Skippernick on 01 June 2013, 05:00:23 pm
Gave all the plastics a polish and the black bits some back to black polish, nice and shineyer now, small run tomorrow hopefully.
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Post by: Yamrider on 01 June 2013, 08:38:35 pm
Bought it !

 Picked it up this morning. 2007 FZ1-S ABS. only mods are touring screen, yamaha belly pan and twin headlight mod ( if the 2007 wasn't fitted with it from the factory?)

Out again early tomorrow before the roads get busy.


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Post by: Skippernick on 01 June 2013, 09:20:21 pm
Bought it !

 Picked it up this morning. 2007 FZ1-S ABS. only mods are touring screen, yamaha belly pan and twin headlight mod ( if the 2007 wasn't fitted with it from the factory?)

Out again early tomorrow before the roads get busy.


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Nice one enjoy. :)
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Post by: red98 on 01 June 2013, 09:50:53 pm
checked and adjusted tyre pressure,returned forks to standard settings,lubed chain,brimmed the tank and cleaned my visor in readyness for tomorrows BOTW ride/meet  :) ....no time to wash and polish so might let the side down a bit  :o
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Post by: stevierst on 01 June 2013, 09:58:46 pm
Went on a 186 mile thrash into the lake district on the fz1. A Damn good day out, just got to clean her tomorra now. :-[

Stop polishing it and ride the bloody thing!

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Post by: dBfazer600 on 01 June 2013, 10:09:10 pm
I let a mate posse on the bike so he could have photos of him a machine he dreams of having but needs to get his licence first. We were rather pissed after a night on the giggle juice  :D
 
Daz
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Post by: Dead Eye on 01 June 2013, 11:03:49 pm
checked and adjusted tyre pressure,returned forks to standard settings,lubed chain,brimmed the tank and cleaned my visor in readyness for tomorrows BOTW ride/meet  :) ....no time to wash and polish so might let the side down a bit  :o

Don't worry, mine will still be in more of a state haha
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Post by: chaz on 02 June 2013, 12:25:25 am
175 miles round North Yorkshire up to Stokesley ended back at Squires.
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Post by: red98 on 02 June 2013, 06:57:07 am
checked and adjusted tyre pressure,returned forks to standard settings,lubed chain,brimmed the tank and cleaned my visor in readyness for tomorrows BOTW ride/meet  :) ....no time to wash and polish so might let the side down a bit  :o

Don't worry, mine will still be in more of a state haha






cheers DEADEYE  :lol  .....also put the standard can back on.lumpy idle with the scorpion can on....nice and smooth now,just like the owner  :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Post by: Loz on 02 June 2013, 11:46:09 am
Took the wheels out to go and be painted tomorrow :) ( after an early morning blast of course )
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Post by: dBfazer600 on 02 June 2013, 02:05:55 pm
Met some Lambretta riders and headed to a cafe in Sheff then lost 25 of them as I went the oppersite direction from cafe and had no idea where they were going. How hard can it be to loose 25 Lambretta riders  :o
 
Daz
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Post by: noggythenog on 02 June 2013, 03:31:28 pm
Met some Lambretta riders and headed to a cafe in Sheff then lost 25 of them as I went the oppersite direction from cafe and had no idea where they were going. How hard can it be to loose 25 Lambretta riders  :o
 
Daz


 :rollin
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Post by: Dave48 on 02 June 2013, 04:23:48 pm
Just home from weekend visit to mid-Wales. Fantastic ride down the A483 to Builth Wells then cut across minor roads to Painscastle, Hay on Wye, Hereford & Worcester. Met a bunch of guys at Tenbury Wells on way down yesterday & at bikers café @ Crossgates  car park was full of bikes of every type. Good road surfaces Only downside was some poor guy got hit by a car today  between Hay & Hereford-we didn't stop as there were people administering first aid and controlling traffic. Ride safe!
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Post by: Punkstig on 02 June 2013, 06:07:19 pm
'Stubbied' the Scorpion end can and oh my god does it sound awesome!
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Post by: Exupnut on 02 June 2013, 07:00:57 pm

Met some Lambretta riders and headed to a cafe in Sheff then lost 25 of them as I went the oppersite direction from cafe and had no idea where they were going. How hard can it be to loose 25 Lambretta riders  :o
 
Daz
Why would u want to follow a bunch SLOW scoots?
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Post by: Ian-man on 02 June 2013, 10:44:40 pm
Changed my coolant, serviced exup valve, fitted indicator buzzer that cancels when brakes applied.
Cos I leave them on at least once a ride, LOL.

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Post by: Andy FZS on 02 June 2013, 10:55:54 pm
Changed my tax disc, nights tomorrow so hopefully I can get out in the morning for a couple of hours I'll try and get up on the moors if the weather is good.

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Post by: chaz on 02 June 2013, 11:27:34 pm
As I did 175 miles on it yesterday I let it have a lay in and went out on the MT-01
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Post by: Punkstig on 03 June 2013, 07:32:20 pm
Swapped the front end out for a Thundercat front end!
Preload, rebound and compression adjustment, yay  :lol
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Post by: dBfazer600 on 04 June 2013, 09:57:35 pm

Met some Lambretta riders and headed to a cafe in Sheff then lost 25 of them as I went the oppersite direction from cafe and had no idea where they were going. How hard can it be to loose 25 Lambretta riders  :o
 
Daz
Why would u want to follow a bunch SLOW scoots?

FPMSL Some times you have to just loose some two wheeled riders but on other occassions its noce to socialise. I was taking photos of the group and just before they set off I went for the bike and then they were gone.
 
Daz
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Post by: dBfazer600 on 04 June 2013, 10:04:16 pm
Today I first went to Doncaster then changed my mind on arrival and headed for Scarborough but ended up in Skegness in search of Zedonk but they must have been on a day of rest as they were no where in sight. It was a fantastic day on the  :faz  but know I is awaiting the  :uhuh from her in doors as I said I was popping out for a pint of milk  :evil
 
Daz
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Post by: Lawrence on 04 June 2013, 10:20:03 pm
Went out for a run this evening with a few mates on a Varadero 1000, 1200GS and Blackbird.  Did about 70 miles round from Dunmow down to Epping and back :)
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Post by: Razgruff on 04 June 2013, 11:16:51 pm
suspected shagged front bearing
took front wheel off and discovered shagged front bearing
broken tang on speedo drive
left hand calliper doing all the work, pads nearly on metal. Right hand side only half worn.

Bikes up on the stands waiting parts delivery :-/
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Post by: bri h on 05 June 2013, 01:18:37 am
hooray i got my bike back from the menders at last. new t bar and fairing and mirror only the fazer stickers missing. i had a bimble down to alton for a bit of a test ride and after a bikeless month it felt great.
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Post by: stevierst on 05 June 2013, 02:04:58 am
New BMC air filter turned up today with the extra long bolts for my fat bar risers. Just waiting for the two brothers juicebox to come through then I can do the airbox mod/ais mod, trim the flies, and remap all at the same time. Them its playtime! >:D

Stop polishing it and ride the bloody thing!

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Post by: kitcrazy on 06 June 2013, 07:51:30 pm
Fitted new seat and done  280 miles with my brother in law and managed to keep up with him sort of  :lol




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Post by: Dead Eye on 06 June 2013, 10:41:16 pm
Seat looks much better there kitcrazy! No more standing up on the pegs for half the journey :lol
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Post by: stevierst on 06 June 2013, 10:41:18 pm
That seat looks smart kitcrazy. Who makes that one, and how much was it?

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Post by: Exupnut on 07 June 2013, 12:12:34 am

Fitted new seat and done  280 miles with my brother in law and managed to keep up with him sort of  :lol

That looks well faf!
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Post by: Loz on 07 June 2013, 06:55:47 am
Put newly painted wheels complete with waves discs back on, I am sooo pleased with the result, should get some more deliveries today, will put up a pic when it's complete
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Post by: Tibbs on 07 June 2013, 01:46:56 pm
Got my crash bungs put on :)

Now a nice ride home :D
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Post by: Anquetil on 07 June 2013, 03:40:12 pm
Visit to physio at the hospital this morning, couldn't wait to get home and get out on a lovely warm day. Left at 11-15 am, Wrexham-Bwlchgwyn- Llandegla-Nant y Garth pass-Ruthin-B5105 to Cerrigydrudion-Pentrevoelas- turn right,up the B5113, fork left onto B5427 to Llanrwst, right onto the A548 to Abergele, lovely road, good surfaces, lots of bends,great scenery. Stopped for a snack at the Whistlestop Cafe in Rhuddlan, then home via St Asaph-Denbigh-Ruthin-Nant y Garth-Bwlchgwyn. 104 miles in total.Just finished removing all the dead insects on me, the bike ,and the visor, ready for tomorrow. Saw quite a few bikers, but no foccers in sight.
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Post by: Grahamm on 07 June 2013, 06:51:22 pm
Stuck a new tax disc on it so I can go out for a ride tomorrow :)
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Post by: stevierst on 07 June 2013, 07:25:04 pm
Stuck my tax disc on too. Then I got a posties note through the door saying my juicebox had arrived from USA. But I could only have it if I paid the £35 duty fee!! Gutted, yet elated that its finally got here. Can't fit it tonight either as I'm working nights :'(
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Post by: ponkster on 08 June 2013, 09:03:52 am
Finally got around to taking the fairing off - ah that feels better!
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Post by: ponkster on 08 June 2013, 09:09:22 am
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Post by: stevierst on 08 June 2013, 10:03:27 am
Just fitted the airfilter after the airbox mod, and plumbed in the TB juicebox. Only took an hour start to finish, now its playtime >:D
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Post by: Skippernick on 08 June 2013, 10:59:01 am
Stuck my tax disc on too. Then I got a posties note through the door saying my juicebox had arrived from USA. But I could only have it if I paid the £35 duty fee!! Gutted, yet elated that its finally got here. Can't fit it tonight either as I'm working nights :'(


What is a juice box apart from catching the juice out of my freshly squeezed oranges!
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Post by: stevierst on 08 June 2013, 05:09:13 pm
Its an alternative to the power commander, but it can store up to 10 different maps, and its a bit cheaper.

The result from the ride out is impressive! Better mid range throttle response, feels like it pulls a bit harder at 7k plus. And then there's the induction noise!

Did a refill after 105 miles, and according to fuelly it returned 41.7 mpg!!! That was 'spirited riding'. Not bad for a gen 2. All I need now is a decent fuel map that will support the trimmed flies mod.
Any takers??? ::)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 08 June 2013, 05:37:06 pm
Missed delivery of my new can today. Bugger. That means I won't get time to pick it up til Wednesday, so can't fit it till next weekend now.
Ordered in fairing inner panel damper strips - went to collect them today and they'd only got six in (thought there should be at least ten). So also got to put up with annoying buzz until at least Weds too.
So I thought, sod it, I'm off to burger wagon at Hein Gericke on the A40 for lunch. A40 blocked by car smash up! Fortunately, didn't have to wait too long for police to allow traffic to start slowly filtering through. One of those days, should have stayed in bed  :'(
Filled up with Shell V-Power today, having just run a fuel system treatment through the tank to try to cure stuttering on over-run at about 3k rpm. Still not cured so more serious measures required, but I'd forgotten how the ol' V-Power improves general running on the Gen 1s. Definite improvement noticed.
Still not ready to take it in for full set up and Ivans while the weather's so good though. I can live with it for a while longer...
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Post by: Anquetil on 08 June 2013, 06:08:21 pm
Met my mate Trev in Cerrigydrudion, then Pentrevoelas-Llanrwst-Conway-Sychnant Pass-Bangor. Spent a couple of hours on the pier, taking in the views, eating the homemade scones and drinking coffee. Returned via Conway-Colwyn Bay-Betws yn Rhos-St Asaph-Denbigh- Ruthin-Wrexham. 145 miles. Traffic not heavy at all in spite of the glorious sunshine.
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Post by: baggy on 08 June 2013, 07:24:22 pm
I have had my Fazer for about a year now and this week I thought I had an oil leak. I took a closer look today and it looked like it had seven years of old chain lube caked behind the front sprocket cover. I took me over half an hour to pick it all out
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Post by: Enceladus on 08 June 2013, 07:54:28 pm
rode it like i stole it !  :lol
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Post by: Davebo on 10 June 2013, 01:18:07 am
Went to Squires on Saturday for the first time on the mighty thou. Some beautiful restored classics there.
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Post by: Ian-man on 10 June 2013, 08:10:39 am
Went for a 200 mile blast to north Yorkshire, west to the lakes, hartside and home.

Saw 4 gen1 fazer thou's at Hartside and a passed a few  fazers on the way round.
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Post by: red98 on 10 June 2013, 08:58:51 am
not today but yesterday.....picked up oxford x30 tank bag,bought from fellow foccer PHILCLARK,thanks phil...took the thou and had a good mini blast  ;)
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Post by: red98 on 10 June 2013, 10:54:28 am
just ordered valve shims for the stuttering 600.....WEMOTO £3.65 each much better than the £8 yam stealer wanted  ;) 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Razgruff on 10 June 2013, 11:34:22 pm
Fitted second set of front wheel bearings as the ones I fitted yesterday broke up after 6 miles.
Don't use KOYO bearings
they are shit,
Got them from a main dealer at a cost of £17, but how do you prove they are shit when you fitted them youself, they'll just say you focced them then you fitted them.

Got SKF bearings from agricultural parts firm today For £12 and fitted them using exactly same methods I used for the KOYO ones and they are running sweet :-)
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Post by: Chris on 11 June 2013, 12:03:57 am
my koyo ones are doing fine, could have been a faulty batch you got. What happened to them?
 
Chris
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Post by: Razgruff on 11 June 2013, 01:28:48 am
Rode about 6 miles started getting rumbling feeling from the front, just as I was starting to crank her up a bit  ;)
Nursed it home.
Front right completely broken up, 5 balls left intact, left hand side still in one piece but rough when rotated.

Originally only the right hand side had completely broken up and the left was still smooth, but I replaced them both with the KOYO ones because that's the way I was trained  :D

Took the original one that was still good to the Agricultural parts place today and he matched it for me and that's how I have SKF bearings now.
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Post by: Razgruff on 11 June 2013, 01:35:12 am
correction  :o

originally only the LEFT hand side had completely broken up and the RIGHT was still smooth,o
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 11 June 2013, 07:47:29 pm
Left it in the garage cos it was rainin' this morning  :lol
BUT...got home tonight to find the Scorpion can had turned up...seems to me it's as light as the titanium Akra I had on my first Gen 1. Day off tomorrow, so that'll be going on  :)
This means that the parcel I missed on Saturday must be the rad guard, which I'll also pick up tomorrow...double result!
Downside...sh*te weather forecast for tomorrow (on my day off - again  :'( ) so no fun checking it out which I wanted to do to make sure it doesn't aggravate this damn stutter it's got.
So, I've had the bike, what, 3 weeks now, and bottomless pit syndrome is well established already. What little money that doesn't go on the bike itself goes in the fuel tank and out the exhaust.
Eat? Foc, no, what do I need to do that for...(rice & beans diet again - keep your distance!  :moon )
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Post by: dickturpin on 11 June 2013, 11:27:13 pm
Took delivery of some smd tail/brake lights, fitted them, found them not as bright as normal stock bulbs so took them out again!
 
 
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Post by: ChristoT on 11 June 2013, 11:36:39 pm
Hooned it, after three weeks away from it! The ride was great, but my back is now killing me!!  :lol
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Post by: robby boy on 11 June 2013, 11:42:17 pm
Went into the local forrest and took its picture. :rollin
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Post by: stevierst on 12 June 2013, 11:42:37 am
Fitted my trimmed sub throttle plates I made yesterday and blocked off the ais system. Two custom maps loaded onto the TB juicebox, and its now pissing it down! :-(
Got work in an hour, oh well, it'll wait till tomorrow for the test ride >:-)
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Post by: red98 on 12 June 2013, 11:53:54 am
had a blast up the A413 to buckingham,think i like this road as much as KIT CRAZY  ;)
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Post by: Enceladus on 12 June 2013, 12:32:48 pm
took off the bare black plastic bits and painted them :)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 12 June 2013, 01:29:55 pm
Stevierst, I feel your pain - new can and rad guard on, and oh, look, it must be Wednesday, cos now it's pissing down here too  :'(
 
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Post by: mr self destruct on 12 June 2013, 06:06:53 pm
Bought it!  :D


Picked it up from my local Honda dealer (was a part-ex to clear), and my first post-test ride on a big bike was a blast along the M6 straight to work!


And it's shaping up to be one of the best decisions I've made.  ;)
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Post by: stevierst on 12 June 2013, 07:21:07 pm
Bought it!  :D


Picked it up from my local Honda dealer
Oh come on, you can't tease us like that.:o
Piccies?? :P
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Post by: mr self destruct on 12 June 2013, 07:23:40 pm
Bought it!  :D


Picked it up from my local Honda dealer
Oh come on, you can't tease us like that. :o
Piccies?? :P


Unfortunately I'm still at work so haven't had chance to take any. Will do first thing tomorrow though.  ;)
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Post by: mr self destruct on 13 June 2013, 05:44:49 am
Here we are!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/jonnyspatter/Bike/null_zps211f1b38.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/jonnyspatter/Bike/null_zps4d7bfe46.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/jonnyspatter/Bike/null_zps3eb46ffc.jpg)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 13 June 2013, 07:00:53 am
Those red foxeyes are lovely looking bikes. Nice one.
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Post by: stevierst on 13 June 2013, 11:37:52 am
Just tested the fz1 after my sub throttle plate fitment and map uploads.

 It just started raining, and I couldn't wait to test her out. The result is.......
HOLY SHAMOLY!!! Wheelspin in third on 1/2 throttle!!!! And that's feeding the power in!!!
Power starts to climb rapidly from 3k, and I couldn't go too heavy on the throttle as she kept squirming the rear tyre!
She feels more like my old R1 now, violent! Highly recommended gen 2 owners 8)
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Post by: red98 on 13 June 2013, 11:49:40 am
Just tested the fz1 after my sub throttle plate fitment and map uploads.

 It just started raining, and I couldn't wait to test her out. The result is.......
HOLY SHAMOLY!!! Wheelspin in third on 1/2 throttle!!!! And that's feeding the power in!!!
Power starts to climb rapidly from 3k, and I couldn't go too heavy on the throttle as she kept squirming the rear tyre!
She feels more like my old R1 now, violent! Highly recommended gen 2 owners 8)

 
sounds good STEVIERST almost makes me want to trade in my gen 1........almost  ;)
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Post by: t140 on 13 June 2013, 12:05:41 pm
Fitted a set of crash bungs, hope i never need them but you never know.
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Post by: fireblake on 14 June 2013, 10:58:23 pm
Fitted Renthal bars and Goodridge Stainless hoses. What a work up that was, bloody choke lever. I've had it out before and knew I'd have fun and games. Not got around to bleeding them yet though?




Mickey
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Post by: dBfazer600 on 14 June 2013, 11:11:10 pm
Jump on it, rode it, got wet, visor double glazing condensation, yet I still have a big smile on mi mush  :lol
 
Daz
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Post by: robby boy on 14 June 2013, 11:18:08 pm
No, did not even open the shed tonight.

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Post by: marksfazer on 15 June 2013, 05:17:55 pm
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Post by: Exupnut on 15 June 2013, 05:39:15 pm
Went hunting @ lidl. Got wet. Currently gettin pissed with my guitar while dryin out :-)
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Post by: littlejohno on 15 June 2013, 08:07:10 pm
Rode to work hoping my holding back issue had gone :( I started looking for the fault but it's beer o'clock now :)
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Post by: Lank on 15 June 2013, 08:26:24 pm
purchased it  ;)
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Post by: stevierst on 15 June 2013, 08:54:44 pm
Rode it to my dads house in Barrow-in-furness from Blackpool. Tested 3 of my new fuel maps over the course of the journey, and oh my god! The bikes now a rocketship! (licence is a gonner here)
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Post by: fireblake on 15 June 2013, 09:46:35 pm
Went hunting @ lidl. Got wet. Currently gettin pissed with my guitar while dryin out :-)


I'm having a beer so give us a song so we can all singalong


Mickey
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Post by: ChristoT on 15 June 2013, 11:19:23 pm
Went hunting @ lidl. Got wet. Currently gettin pissed with my guitar while dryin out :-)



I'm having a beer so give us a song so we can all singalong


Mickey


This is what Pete plays and sings:  :b :lol :lol

Eiffel 65 I'm Blue Da Ba Dee Video (original vid) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQlZweKNBjo#)
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Post by: Exupnut on 16 June 2013, 05:11:32 am
Very good christo....i'm sure i can hear her singing that when i put her in first.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/16/patu5a5u.jpg)
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Post by: ChristoT on 16 June 2013, 12:30:36 pm
Very good christo....i'm sure i can hear her singing that when i put her in first.

([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/16/patu5a5u.jpg[/url])


Very nice! 1 point to you for that one.  :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: griff86 on 16 June 2013, 04:38:03 pm
Removed the centre stand ready to send it for powder coat at Triple S.
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Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 16 June 2013, 05:05:01 pm
Rode to Brentwood to meet two other Foccers.
Then blast up the A128 and B184 to Safron Walden for cup of tea and some coke. On route we got stopped by Essex Bike Safe and given free burgers and coffee while our bikes had a rest.
Then B1053 and B1054 to Steeple Bumpstead.
Then B1057 back to Gt. Dunmow and back to Brentwood via the B184 and A128.
Then back home to sunny SE London.

In all a cracking ride out with free food, super twisties and good company.

 :lol
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Post by: Exupnut on 16 June 2013, 05:28:49 pm
+1 mr Kosmic and mr steeeve66

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/17/3y3ymequ.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/17/2emepupe.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/17/retarade.jpg)

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Post by: Exupnut on 16 June 2013, 05:38:18 pm
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/17/a5esyhys.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/17/yvemu8yh.jpg)

Lets do it again soon guys u both had me on my  limit a couple of times. Brilliant. Cheers.
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Post by: steeeve66 on 16 June 2013, 06:25:42 pm
+1 mr Kosmic and mr steeeve66

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([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/17/2emepupe.jpg[/url])

([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/17/retarade.jpg[/url])



Bloody cheek!  :lol
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Post by: red98 on 16 June 2013, 06:32:31 pm
the truth !!!.......even with the wardrobe on the back.....the two blues brothers could not catch the silver arrow  :lol
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Post by: steeeve66 on 16 June 2013, 08:43:39 pm
..did we hear this?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-22926813 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-22926813)
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Post by: justy1 on 16 June 2013, 09:32:21 pm
them crash bungs look nice koz ;)



justy1000
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Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 16 June 2013, 09:39:54 pm
..did we hear this?

[url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-22926813[/url] ([url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-22926813[/url])


That must have been the BOOOOM we heard.

them crash bungs look nice koz ;)



justy1000


Yeah a know. Made by some bloke called Justy.

Pete I've stolen a couple of your pictures... unless advised otherwise.  :lol

Any Video Steeeve?
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Post by: steeeve66 on 16 June 2013, 09:54:28 pm
..did we hear this?

[url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-22926813[/url] ([url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-22926813[/url])


That must have been the BOOOOM we heard.

them crash bungs look nice koz ;)



justy1000


Yeah a know. Made by some bloke called Justy.

Pete I've stolen a couple of your pictures... unless advised otherwise.  :lol

Any Video Steeeve?


Lots of you Kosmic but sadly the fat-fingered cameraman failed to capture anyone else. Exup for instance. Apologies...
It's about a billion GBs so if anyone knows how to post footage of a blue FZS following a Silver FZS let me know...
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Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 16 June 2013, 10:20:25 pm
billion GBs of Kosmic!

:lol

Upload to youtube and post the link.... I think
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Post by: HarryHornby on 17 June 2013, 01:07:25 pm
I saw 2 dark blue FZ6 (I think) just leaving Faversham, Kent yesterday.  Had pillions
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Post by: Exupnut on 17 June 2013, 01:40:17 pm
Hey Steve and Adrian did u think we were gonna get fine/points when the copper first waved us down? I did until we saw the other side of the treeline. We were hammerin it up to that point on the A128 and were lucky we got stopped just after the roundabout. If they'd been further down that straight we'd have been fooked. (And not doin bikesafe). Been told by a few lads at work u can check their website and see when they r aboot and that they normally wait further up that road b4 the "bike deaths on this road" sign.
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Post by: steeeve66 on 17 June 2013, 06:59:30 pm
Hey Steve and Adrian did u think we were gonna get fine/points when the copper first waved us down? I did until we saw the other side of the treeline. We were hammerin it up to that point on the A128 and were lucky we got stopped just after the roundabout. If they'd been further down that straight we'd have been fooked. (And not doin bikesafe). Been told by a few lads at work u can check their website and see when they r aboot and that they normally wait further up that road b4 the "bike deaths on this road" sign.

Worried? Moi...?
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Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 17 June 2013, 09:14:07 pm
Hey Steve and Adrian did u think we were gonna get fine/points when the copper first waved us down? I did until we saw the other side of the treeline. We were hammerin it up to that point on the A128 and were lucky we got stopped just after the roundabout. If they'd been further down that straight we'd have been fooked. (And not doin bikesafe). Been told by a few lads at work u can check their website and see when they r aboot and that they normally wait further up that road b4 the "bike deaths on this road" sign.

Nope  :D

I knew they were lurking somewhere as I'd been given advance warning by an on coming car driver.

 ;)

PS. How's the video processing and editing coming on Steeeeeeeeeeeeve?

I'm eager to see my lines.
 
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Post by: stevierst on 19 June 2013, 03:19:50 pm
 37mpg!!! That's what I worked out from fuelly after my mods and best remap. It was a spirited ride to my dads and back in the lakes, so I thought I'd take a bimble out to beacon fell just to see what she could do in touring mode.
48mpg!!! Holy sh#t that's better than I got with a standard bike. And now she's miles better!
The scenery was also awesome.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/19/epe5evuh.jpg)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 19 June 2013, 03:25:32 pm
As I've not had a bike for long whilst living in Oxfordshire, did a bit of exploring today. there are some nice roads around the Marlborough Downs, Chippenham, Devises, Avebury, West Kennet etc. Well suited to the thou; winding fast A roads, twisty sections with ups and downs and (for the most part) good road surfaces. A bit sticky out today but fine once moving - add a bit of long awaited sunshine and music on the MP3, just what I needed and has cheered me up no end!  :) :) 
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Post by: Mark YPVS on 19 June 2013, 05:30:50 pm
Washed n polished it, lubed it, changed the plastic screen screws to stainless steel allen bolts, put a Rossi sticker on it, ready to ride to work tomorrow and its bound to rain  :'( :'(
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Post by: ChristoT on 19 June 2013, 05:35:00 pm
Got the carbs balanced yesterday, and got Iridium plugs fitted, and good grief does it show!! Bike now runs smoother than Gershwin sliding down a greasy pole on a toboggan (to mix your metaphors). So smooth!  :lol :lol
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Post by: dBfazer600 on 19 June 2013, 09:30:06 pm
Fitted top box for a couple of days in Wales
 
Daz
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Post by: alan sherman on 19 June 2013, 10:51:17 pm
Took out a fence panel and got it in the back garden. I've got a puncture in the front wheel so need somewhat safe to leave it on bricks when I take the wheel for repair/replacement.
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Post by: Davebo on 20 June 2013, 11:25:50 am
Went for a late blat to make the most of the sunshine before it rains for the rest of summer. Tootled up past Blubberhouses then back again but the fuel light came on as I turned around so had to ride like nun to get home. :-(
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Post by: ChrisJH on 22 June 2013, 07:44:38 pm
Took it round the Ring

(http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k609/chris-jh/7BB736C7-441F-4EC9-9315-167A0A3C7D69-126-000000381CAC9BFE.jpg)
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Post by: stevierst on 22 June 2013, 07:45:18 pm
Not jealous at all........ >:(
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Post by: Strifae on 22 June 2013, 08:26:37 pm
Got it serviced last weekend and getting new front rubber for trip to cologne in 4 weeks :)
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Post by: noggythenog on 22 June 2013, 09:35:51 pm
Got the carbs balanced yesterday, and got Iridium plugs fitted, and good grief does it show!! Bike now runs smoother than Gershwin sliding down a greasy pole on a toboggan (to mix your metaphors). So smooth!  :lol :lol

Hey christo, if you got someone else to balance the carbs for you then out of interest how much did it cost?,mine could do with a fettle and although it would be easier to just ask my local garage since you've mentioned it & you is in the land of expensive then would be good to have a ball park figure to compare against.
cheers!
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Post by: Ian-man on 22 June 2013, 10:04:58 pm
I had my riding assessed to qualify to ride Northumbria Bloodbikes bike.

I passed so next step is blue light training.
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Post by: ChristoT on 22 June 2013, 10:34:03 pm
Got the carbs balanced yesterday, and got Iridium plugs fitted, and good grief does it show!! Bike now runs smoother than Gershwin sliding down a greasy pole on a toboggan (to mix your metaphors). So smooth!  :lol :lol

Hey christo, if you got someone else to balance the carbs for you then out of interest how much did it cost?,mine could do with a fettle and although it would be easier to just ask my local garage since you've mentioned it & you is in the land of expensive then would be good to have a ball park figure to compare against.
cheers!

Paul (the mechanic) is a friend of mine - for fitting the plugs and balancing the carbs, he charged me £50. Minus £10, as I'm a starving student and he's a nice chap, and minus another £5 for finding some info on his bike on the interwebs.
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Post by: ponkster on 22 June 2013, 11:00:59 pm
Fitted a thou rear shock to my 600 after swapping the springs over, not yet given it a ride to try it out to decide how to set it up.
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Post by: noggythenog on 22 June 2013, 11:26:12 pm
Got the carbs balanced yesterday, and got Iridium plugs fitted, and good grief does it show!! Bike now runs smoother than Gershwin sliding down a greasy pole on a toboggan (to mix your metaphors). So smooth!  :lol :lol

Hey christo, if you got someone else to balance the carbs for you then out of interest how much did it cost?,mine could do with a fettle and although it would be easier to just ask my local garage since you've mentioned it & you is in the land of expensive then would be good to have a ball park figure to compare against.
cheers!

Paul (the mechanic) is a friend of mine - for fitting the plugs and balancing the carbs, he charged me £50. Minus £10, as I'm a starving student and he's a nice chap, and minus another £5 for finding some info on his bike on the interwebs.
cheers christo :thumbup , so ill use 50 bucks as my ball park figure which i wouldnt mind paying once a year to keep it sweet, if it gets close to the 100 bucks mark ill be tempted to buy some guages and do it myself.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 23 June 2013, 08:44:25 am
Got the carbs balanced yesterday, and got Iridium plugs fitted, and good grief does it show!! Bike now runs smoother than Gershwin sliding down a greasy pole on a toboggan (to mix your metaphors). So smooth!  :lol :lol

Hey christo, if you got someone else to balance the carbs for you then out of interest how much did it cost?,mine could do with a fettle and although it would be easier to just ask my local garage since you've mentioned it & you is in the land of expensive then would be good to have a ball park figure to compare against.
cheers!

Paul (the mechanic) is a friend of mine - for fitting the plugs and balancing the carbs, he charged me £50. Minus £10, as I'm a starving student and he's a nice chap, and minus another £5 for finding some info on his bike on the interwebs.
cheers christo :thumbup , so ill use 50 bucks as my ball park figure which i wouldnt mind paying once a year to keep it sweet, if it gets close to the 100 bucks mark ill be tempted to buy some guages and do it myself.


buy some gauges NOGGY.......you know it makes sense ....................
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 23 June 2013, 11:26:33 am
Got the carbs balanced yesterday, and got Iridium plugs fitted, and good grief does it show!! Bike now runs smoother than Gershwin sliding down a greasy pole on a toboggan (to mix your metaphors). So smooth!  :lol :lol

Hey christo, if you got someone else to balance the carbs for you then out of interest how much did it cost?,mine could do with a fettle and although it would be easier to just ask my local garage since you've mentioned it & you is in the land of expensive then would be good to have a ball park figure to compare against.
cheers!

Paul (the mechanic) is a friend of mine - for fitting the plugs and balancing the carbs, he charged me £50. Minus £10, as I'm a starving student and he's a nice chap, and minus another £5 for finding some info on his bike on the interwebs.
cheers christo :thumbup , so ill use 50 bucks as my ball park figure which i wouldnt mind paying once a year to keep it sweet, if it gets close to the 100 bucks mark ill be tempted to buy some guages and do it myself.


buy some gauges NOGGY.......you know it makes sense ....................


Im gonna check the how to's for DIY on night shift tonight,i hope it doesnt get too complicated, you are right red it's gonna make sense & after the 1st time it'll hopefully be a doddle......surely there should be a badge i can stitch onto my leathers for achieving such tinkeringbility too....a fazer city & guilds qualification perhaps :)
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Post by: XTremo on 23 June 2013, 03:08:42 pm
A few hours in the mountains of the Sierra de Cazorla!

(http://www.webspain.net/faz/faz42.jpg)

(http://www.webspain.net/faz/faz43.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 23 June 2013, 06:28:53 pm
washed,polished and lubed the chain in readyness for cassington bike night tomorrow night  :D 
Title: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 23 June 2013, 06:45:38 pm
Played a game with a few mates. Top speed in a 40 zone.  It was tripled  but not by me. I need my licence to werk.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 23 June 2013, 06:48:01 pm
Top speed in a 40 zone.  It was tripled  but not by me.
now that's quite a scary thought, you'd probably be looking at prison for that!C:-)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 23 June 2013, 06:50:49 pm
Blue Sky & mountain roads/scenery -------1 point! :lol
West Mids UK June Grey Sky & rain ------nil points :'(
Had a bike/car free/hands clean day-------boring or what? :z
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 23 June 2013, 07:11:09 pm

Top speed in a 40 zone.  It was tripled  but not by me.
now that's quite a scary thought, you'd probably be looking at prison for that!C:-)

Not probably..definately
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: taylor on 23 June 2013, 08:36:08 pm
went for a spin around sunny wales usk abergavenny Brecon etc,
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 23 June 2013, 08:53:05 pm
(South) UK June Grey Sky & rain ------nil points :'(
Had a bike/car free/hands clean day-------boring or what? :z
Likewise. Again. Aaaargh! So gave bike a quick polish for Cassington, cos I can't let Red98 get away with that! (although I'm guessing he's got the kind of bike that if you looked at it too long it'll probably burn your retinas out  :rolleyes :lol )
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ajmes1 on 23 June 2013, 08:57:15 pm
A blustery but sunny ride around n.yorks getting used to the mrs riding pillion again.  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 23 June 2013, 09:18:35 pm
(South) UK June Grey Sky & rain ------nil points :'(
Had a bike/car free/hands clean day-------boring or what? :z
Likewise. Again. Aaaargh! So gave bike a quick polish for Cassington, cos I can't let Red98 get away with that! (although I'm guessing he's got the kind of bike that if you looked at it too long it'll probably burn your retinas out  :rolleyes :lol )




 :lol :lol :lol :lol you got no probs nick...its not as clean as yours ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: imax on 25 June 2013, 11:00:30 am
Fitted a rack and cave  :)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 25 June 2013, 11:05:52 am


(although I'm guessing he's got the kind of bike that if you looked at it too long it'll probably burn your retinas out  :rolleyes :lol )

Yes it would....but very slowly :-)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 25 June 2013, 05:09:11 pm
Fitted a rack and cave  :)

I think you mis-spelled "caravan"! :pokefun
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 25 June 2013, 05:24:24 pm
Yesterday I picked it up from the dealer after having a new clutch fitted under warranty.

Today I reflected on the fact that I learned to ride a motorbike to save 20 minutes on my commute, yet ended up taking a 75 mile two hour 'scenic route' detour today.  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 25 June 2013, 09:13:57 pm
Today I reflected on the fact that I learned to ride a motorbike to save 20 minutes on my commute, yet ended up taking a 75 mile two hour 'scenic route' detour today.  :lol

*Now* you're a biker! :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lank on 26 June 2013, 02:40:16 pm
Fitted my beowulf can today, last couple of days also fitted a givi rack and crash bungs
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Jazz999 on 26 June 2013, 03:43:26 pm
Played with a cpl mates on the suffolk twisties, one on an old YZF, the other one on  his ducati 749. Kept up admirably I feel!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 26 June 2013, 10:21:48 pm
Recently found a lovely bit of quiet, twisty country lane near to me, just right for a short evening ride after work. I've been along it about three times now, and was just getting the hang of it. Then last night, I went to try it again. Well, got about halfway, and suddenly I was on "cheapskate council excuse for a resurfacing job", i.e., gravelled over. B*****ds! So now I've got to wait for that to bed in before I can safely use it again. So tonight's ride...O.K., I'll try another little route I've only ridden once, seem to remember it was an enjoyable ride. And what do I find? "Road closed for repairs - follow diversion". B*****ks. So I follow the diversion, thinking I know where I can cut back to the route. Get to that turning, guess what? F****ng road closed for repairs!!! I'm not paranoid - they are all out to get me  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dBfazer600 on 27 June 2013, 07:57:07 pm
Order a set of BT-023 as rear has metal in it so I is waiting for the call to get them fitted so I can go out and play
 
Daz
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 30 June 2013, 06:57:27 am
Mot'd the blue beast and passed with no advirories then done a quick 50m. Then watched hamilton get pole with the help of mr polish lager. Burp!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 30 June 2013, 07:46:00 am
still fiddling with the "stuttering one"............one day,one day  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 30 June 2013, 09:54:17 am
Perhaps it's just nervous...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Loz on 30 June 2013, 11:28:32 am
Absolutely bloody nothing  :'(  Still waiting for my seat to come back...probably arrive the day the rain does !!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 30 June 2013, 01:54:00 pm
Got the carbs balanced yesterday, and got Iridium plugs fitted, and good grief does it show!! Bike now runs smoother than Gershwin sliding down a greasy pole on a toboggan (to mix your metaphors). So smooth!  :lol :lol

Hey christo, if you got someone else to balance the carbs for you then out of interest how much did it cost?,mine could do with a fettle and although it would be easier to just ask my local garage since you've mentioned it & you is in the land of expensive then would be good to have a ball park figure to compare against.
cheers!

Paul (the mechanic) is a friend of mine - for fitting the plugs and balancing the carbs, he charged me £50. Minus £10, as I'm a starving student and he's a nice chap, and minus another £5 for finding some info on his bike on the interwebs.
cheers christo :thumbup , so ill use 50 bucks as my ball park figure which i wouldnt mind paying once a year to keep it sweet, if it gets close to the 100 bucks mark ill be tempted to buy some guages and do it myself.


buy some gauges NOGGY.......you know it makes sense ....................


Im gonna check the how to's for DIY on night shift tonight,i hope it doesnt get too complicated, you are right red it's gonna make sense & after the 1st time it'll hopefully be a doddle......surely there should be a badge i can stitch onto my leathers for achieving such tinkeringbility too....a fazer city & guilds qualification perhaps :)


DOOOO IITTTT :P

The decent Morgan Carbtune guages are about £60~ which will pay for the first year and then all subsequent balances are FREE :D:D:D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 30 June 2013, 06:41:27 pm
Took the dust cover off me Julie, gazed in awsome wonder, covered me Julie up again and went down the pub for beer and lunch.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Farjo on 30 June 2013, 06:52:51 pm
Cleaned and re-oiled the chain having washed the bike yesterday - looking good :smokin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lawrence on 30 June 2013, 07:19:00 pm
Balanced my carbs, not perfect but much closer than they were.  Hopefully that'll get rid of the hesitation when I open it up but I'm not counting on it.
 
Was supposed to be going out for a ride with a friend on her VTR1000 but not heard anything about that and I don't think I can be arsed to go out on my own  :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 30 June 2013, 07:27:51 pm
165 miles in North Wales. Wrexham-Denbigh-Abergele-Colwyn Bay-Penmaenmawr-llanfairfechan-Bangor-Llanberis-Pen y Pass-Beddgelert-Aberglaslyn Pass-Penrhyndeudraeth-Trawsfynydd-Llyn Celyn-Bala-Corwen-Bryneglwys-Wrexham. Police motorcyclist with speed gun in Nant Peris at start of the Llanberis Pass, in the 30mph zone. He'd just stopped a car coming towards me.In Beddgelert road thick with loose chippings, had to be very careful turning left over the narrow bridge. Saw lots of bikers especially between Trawsfynydd and Bala. No speed trap waiting in the usual spot which was surprising. All in all a very enjoyable day. Forgot to mention the scones and coffee stop on Bangor Pier, one of my favourite places.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 30 June 2013, 07:35:34 pm
Now, those are names to get me motivated - Llanberis, Pen y Pass, Beddgelert etc. I'll have to get the camping kit loaded up at some point this year... :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 30 June 2013, 09:19:08 pm
Just been out on my little evening ride, and did the gravelled surface road again. It's settled a little now, but still had to be careful - brake early and gently for the corners, use a little more rear brake than normal etc. But something inordinately satisfying about negotiating a dodgy surface smoothly and safely. Got quite a good rhythm going - enjoyed that!  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dBfazer600 on 30 June 2013, 09:30:23 pm
Out on a 80 mile slow ride to scrub the tyres in and I is impressed already with the new tyres.
 
Daz
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: lew600fazer on 30 June 2013, 09:58:59 pm
As I live in Spain met up with a group I ride with this morning went to a bike meet in Oliva (Costa Blanca North).
Literally 100's of bikes Boom Boom music and stunts, good fun and even the Guada Civil were enjoying the fun.
This old suzi bandit had this massive bell mouth megaphone fitted. I think the plan was to blow the engine. The guy was revving it until the valves were bouncing /rev limiter ?
Anyway there was a 4 foot flame shooting out of it and what a noise, good day out just to many bloody Harleys for my liking
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 30 June 2013, 10:16:24 pm
Went on a Rideout with the Solent Advanced Motorcyclists.

Including the distance getting from Portsmouth to the start point (at Ower Services) and then getting back from Stockbridge via the A3057, Morestead Road, B2150 and a run down through World's End I'd clocked up 225 miles :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: griff86 on 01 July 2013, 09:05:34 pm
Fitted some new foot rest hangers, freshly painted gear lever and linkage.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 01 July 2013, 09:23:12 pm
Had a play with different fuel maps to see if I could up the economy a little.
Didn't work, just made the bike slower. Full fat map reinstalled 8)

Then I demanked the chain. :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lawrence on 01 July 2013, 11:54:05 pm
Went out for a ride with a friend on her VTR1000 after yesterday didn't happen.
 
https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=214214053740158245561.0004e0798d77ac2b4b937&msa=0 (https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=214214053740158245561.0004e0798d77ac2b4b937&msa=0)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 02 July 2013, 08:12:10 am
Got it out and had the sort of fun it was made for
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr61/slimwilly/fz1shops_zps9e9b649d.jpg) (http://s470.photobucket.com/user/slimwilly/media/fz1shops_zps9e9b649d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Davebo on 02 July 2013, 09:13:23 am
Charged the (slightly) flat battery, polished the scratches on the tail (from carrying a package, put some fuel in (from a can), started her up.

Total miles ? 0

 :o
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 02 July 2013, 06:05:59 pm
Got it out and had the sort of fun it was made for
([url]http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr61/slimwilly/fz1shops_zps9e9b649d.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s470.photobucket.com/user/slimwilly/media/fz1shops_zps9e9b649d.jpg.html[/url])

 
Looks so much better with the rear mudguard removed - much sleeker. I would do it to my gen 1, but as I plan to do a bit of touring, I want something to help keep the luggage clean! Nice tho.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 02 July 2013, 07:53:04 pm
Thanks,,,
nothing flings up to the rear pack at all, stayed muck free.


I have a double bubble dark screen coming anyday for it, then i can put the touring screen back together(which i cut in half) :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lawrence on 02 July 2013, 08:32:40 pm
£250 on tyres  :'(   Being fitted next Tuesday so I'll get another 400-500 miles out of these before they go.  Front will have done over 21k by then.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigsteve78 on 02 July 2013, 09:01:11 pm
Took it for a spin with my mate Krizla and his blade fighter. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/03/ytusa5y6.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Davebo on 03 July 2013, 03:21:40 pm
Erm, knacked it - apparently.  :eek :'(

See here http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,8646.0.html. (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,8646.0.html.)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robby boy on 03 July 2013, 09:43:02 pm
Booked it in for its MOT and some fresh rubber on Saturday morning. :)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 04 July 2013, 08:34:58 pm
Fitted a black double bubble screen to it !!!
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr61/slimwilly/fazerdouble_zpsc72a5f4e.jpg) (http://s470.photobucket.com/user/slimwilly/media/fazerdouble_zpsc72a5f4e.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Andy FZS on 04 July 2013, 08:51:25 pm
Rode it to work and soon I can ride it home again. ..
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 04 July 2013, 09:03:19 pm
Nearly posted same yesterday Andy. Was going to say "none of the above unless someone's said rode to work then home again".
Did the "gravel lane" again just now. I had my big off on a road that was actually named Gravel Lane in Chigwell. Now I'm getting to know this one pretty well too, which doesn't bode well for my survival expectations! They've done even more of it now, but I think once it's settled down properly it'll be a blast. Hardly any traffic on it at this time in the evening either.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Andy FZS on 04 July 2013, 09:08:02 pm
I turned a corner a few months back on a road covered in gravel I ended up going at about 2mph with both feet down for about 500 meters with really nice people going passed me at about 30mph spraying gravel at me not nice.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 05 July 2013, 04:06:47 pm
I hadn't planned on going for a spin today but the weather tempted me. Bye, bye, wife. Hello Nant y Garth pass, Ruthin, Denbigh, St Asaph, Rhuddlan. Stopped at the Whistlestop cafe for dinner, then called at Woods in Abergele, had a natter with a few bikers in the parking area. Onwards to Colwyn Bay promenade for a cup of coffee, then to Betws yn Rhos.Llanfair Talhaiarn, Llansannan ( chippings, beware ! ), Bylchau, Llyn Brenig, CerrigyDrudion ( chippings again ! ), Ruthin, Nant y Garth, home. 113 very enjoyable miles, saw lots of bikers, and heavy traffic heading coastwards.
Hope to be out again tomorrow with my mate Trev. Going to be hot.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 05 July 2013, 04:43:45 pm
Popped out to book it in for its MOT... which could be fun (next week) and then accidentally ended up going for a ride and getting a little lost, still was good fun :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 05 July 2013, 06:59:30 pm
rode to work and back....42 miles "A" roads.....recently put suspension back to factory settings and bike rides really well,scuffed the side of me boots a couple of times  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: imax on 05 July 2013, 07:03:21 pm
Took my little lad out on the back for the first time. Will be the first of many judging by the grin on his face  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lazarus on 05 July 2013, 11:04:02 pm
took mine for its Mot - sailed through.


However, when I got back home, I noticed the feed line for the scotoiler had come looses and was hanging down.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 06 July 2013, 04:50:51 pm
Taped up my fairing after busting the  bracket to the frame :o .


Then went out for a 260 mile spin with my old man on our  :faz s. :)


Went Perth,Blairgowrie,Glenshee,Braemar,Linn of Dee,the excellently named Cock Bridge,Tomintoul,The Lecht,Aviemore,Pitlochry & home.


Some splendid twisties, got my boots scraped for the first time,tyres got a good melting & the weather was great :sun ,the old fazer still has some legs,was able to hold a line better than my dads fz6 that tended to run wider on corners.


Looking forward to a west coast blast on Monday 8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robby boy on 06 July 2013, 06:04:57 pm
Got new tyres fitted and mot'd, straight pass with no advisories :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 06 July 2013, 06:15:53 pm
Nice bike, Noggy!  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 06 July 2013, 07:02:08 pm
Went on a Ride out with some other members of the Solent Advanced Motorcyclists around various parts of the south of England.

It was great fun with lots of twisty bits, just a shame that the A342 was closed so we had to divert via the A303 dual carriageway which was really boring, but still, at least I saw Stonehenge with my own eyes (in passing!)

It got a little nerve wracking at the end, the guy leading it said it would be about 150 miles and I'd ridden 30 to get to the start point (Ower services off the M27) , so I thought I'd be ok on fuel, but then because of the diversion and him changing the route a bit, I was almost down on Reserve and we were around the Thruxton area!

Fortunately, now I've got the Power Commander with the Dual Map option, I was switching between the basic Zero Map and the "fun map" for a boost of power when I needed it and it's actually improved the FZ6's fuel economy because I used to get 175 miles from a full tank to reserve, but now I get 190 which was enough to get me back to the start point without running on vapour...

Apart from that, it was a really fun day's riding :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Punkstig on 07 July 2013, 12:37:13 am
New brake pads Ferodo sintered front/ platinum backs.
Removed and greased all rear shock linkages,
Replaced rear wheel,
Swapped front master cylinder for T'cat one, along with T'cat clip on handlebars,
Cleaned and lubed chain,
Adjusted throttle cable free play.


All ready for bedford autodrome on Monday, but more importantly ready for the lofo ride out tomorrow!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 07 July 2013, 07:02:03 am
Kicked the tyres and said a prayer, all ready for lofo...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: lew600fazer on 07 July 2013, 09:44:40 am
Taped up my fairing after busting the  bracket to the frame :o .


Then went out for a 260 mile spin with my old man on our  :faz s. :)


Went Perth,Blairgowrie,Glenshee,Braemar,Linn of Dee,the excellently named Cock Bridge,Tomintoul,The Lecht,Aviemore,Pitlochry & home.


Some splendid twisties, got my boots scraped for the first time,tyres got a good melting & the weather was great :sun ,the old fazer still has some legs,was able to hold a line better than my dads fz6 that tended to run wider on corners.
Nice looking area, how's the midgies are they out in force yet???


Looking forward to a west coast blast on Monday 8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 07 July 2013, 09:59:37 am
Kicked the tyres and said a prayer, all ready for lofo...

Kicked the tyres and felt a bit envious of those going on LoFos!  :'(

Might clean the bike this afternoon....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: lew600fazer on 07 July 2013, 02:11:27 pm
Gave her a well deserved wash , and then went to watch the men's final at Wimbledon, Come on Murray.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 07 July 2013, 02:31:16 pm
Nothing! Stuck in Cornwall 300 miles from my beloved bike!( Went to visit local bike shop yesterday to avoid going completely gaga in this bikeless situation :eek -met a guy -talked bikes nice 05 FZS 1000 in shop.) Having said that the weather is glorious & scenery stunning. Hope it lasts so I can ride Wednesday when I get home! :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dBfazer600 on 07 July 2013, 07:50:21 pm
A 157 mile run to nowhere then a spit and polish of the bike never fails to put that smile on mi mush  :lol
 
Daz
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 07 July 2013, 09:22:08 pm
Survived lofo...Musta bin that prayer!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Ian-man on 07 July 2013, 09:38:22 pm
Went for a scenic ride to Samye Ling Buddhist Monastery.

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j127/bigman40xxl/DSC_0005_zps67be0dee.jpg)

(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j127/bigman40xxl/DSC_0002_zpsf22865ec.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 07 July 2013, 09:50:39 pm
Don't look now mate, but there's a f**k off big snake behind you... no, really...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 07 July 2013, 10:23:42 pm
Finally washed the bugger!!  :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 07 July 2013, 10:40:11 pm
Survived lofo...Musta bin that prayer!

 :lol

JUST!

 :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lawrence on 07 July 2013, 11:11:55 pm
Went out for a run with my friend on her VTR1000 again.  Map here (https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=214214053740158245561.0004e0f171c2a65889965&msa=0&ll=51.919709,1.010742&spn=0.492954,1.352692) :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 08 July 2013, 03:36:23 pm
18o miles in North Wales. Left Wrexham, over to Bala to meet my mate Trev. On the way to Cerrigydrudion looked in the mirrors, no Trev. Turned around, found him at the roadside with his helmet off. Bee got in his helmet, stung him several times in the neck. Carried on to Llyn Brenig,Bwlchau,Groes,Henllan. My turn to stop abruptly, stabbing pains in back of calf. Took boot off, bee in there, stung me three times, bloody painful. Onward to St Asaph, Llanrwst,Conwy, Sychnant Pass, Penmaenmawr promenade for a coffee, Llanfairfechan promenade for some food at the cafe. Several bikers there. Stayed for a couple of hours then return by a similar route.
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Post by: budgiemurray on 08 July 2013, 03:38:36 pm
Fitted a set of buzzers to my indicators.. Im bad for leaving them on...

Budgie

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Ebme Geek on 08 July 2013, 04:19:49 pm
Replaced the centre stand, old one was rotten and twisting, bike would lean 10 degrees away from me trying to put it on stand by myself  :eek , had to get my son to help on the other side  :o
 
And
Fitted stainless downpipes, now I have to ride it quicker so I can hear the thing  8)        :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 09 July 2013, 08:41:35 pm
Did 130 miles to Oban in  the scorching sun :sun ,Via Perth, St Phylans,Lochearnhead,Crainlarich.


Had a piss


Rode home again in the scorching sun  :sun ,police were out in force on a total mission for some reason.


Parked  bike on centre stand, 20 minutes later i watched the bike topple over after it slowly sunk into melted tarmac :'( .expected the worst but after picking up the bike all that's damaged is the brake lever so than foc for that :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lawrence on 09 July 2013, 10:18:20 pm
Got my new tyres put on  :thumbup   Michelin PR2s again after I got loads of miles out of the last set.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: garyb on 09 July 2013, 10:27:06 pm
Took the carbs out and gave them a good clean, have the jets left soaking overnight and will refit and re-assemble tomorrow.

Fork legs removed, sanded down, 2 coats of primer, 2 coats silver and a top coat of clear - Time now for a cold beer and some TV!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 10 July 2013, 01:18:33 pm
Took it for its MOT... it failed... I'm not in the least bit surprised

New chain, sprockets and front discs for me :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 10 July 2013, 02:08:24 pm
Not surprising tho is it. Its a 2 wheeled fukin sherman hahaha
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 10 July 2013, 04:04:17 pm
Yeah, it was ambitious to expect it to pass...

They didn't say anything about the head bearings though. Had a good look around and were testing it as they thought something might be wrong, but there is no play. Bought the new bearings regardless so need to get round to fitting them. Chain, sprockets and discs are on there way and my credit card is feeling rather full...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: alan sherman on 10 July 2013, 06:25:41 pm
Mine just got back on the road.  Thanks to Russell Motors of Battersea.  First service I've outsourced since 2001 I think.  Anyway full service, fork oil change, brake fluid change, new brake pads on the front and fixing the puncture in the front wheel.  One of the brake caliper bolts was rounding on me so left for their (better fitting) sockets.

Anyone else used rep and air puncture repair kits?  Had three goes over the years and the first two failed (the bung broke before getting into the tyre) and the third attempt got the bung in a bit but not as far as I'd have expected.  It did hold air to get the bike to the garage though.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Phil on 10 July 2013, 06:52:08 pm
It passed its first MOT today. Just an advisory that the front tyre was getting near the limit.
I got 11,000 and 12,000 out of the first 2 tyres, this one has done 8,000, but still has some life left in it. I did wonder if putting stiffer fork springs in last year would affect tyre life. Maybe I'm just braking harder as it doesn't dive quite so much now.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 10 July 2013, 08:37:11 pm
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/11/usuvatuh.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/11/2enyheze.jpg)
For screws/nails/small rivets u wont go wrong with this kit.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 10 July 2013, 08:46:57 pm
bought another fzs600,yr2000,36.000 miles,mot`d and taxed.....but has the "front sprocket nut issue"......came off on m25 and damaged thread.......oh........and colour ?..............................................................RED of course  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 10 July 2013, 08:49:16 pm
Exup and Red, have you both cleaned the flies off the back of your bikes today?  :lol
Title: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 10 July 2013, 08:50:26 pm
Shut it u tart, least my bike dont FART
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 10 July 2013, 08:54:52 pm
Mine just has a minor cold, that's all. And it's still fast as shit off a (well greased) shovel
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 11 July 2013, 06:34:51 am
Exup and Red, have you both cleaned the flies off the back of your bikes today?  :lol




think you got mixed up there matey......no flies on the back of my bike............ITS SILVER  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Liroka on 11 July 2013, 11:36:21 am
I almost wiped out a cyclist with my  :faz  this morning!  :eek :eek :eek

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: alan sherman on 11 July 2013, 11:43:20 am
New fork oil - lovely :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Davebo on 11 July 2013, 03:26:06 pm
Rode to work in the cloud down the A1 then back in sunshine on A/B roads.

First commute. Job done.

Perfect bike.  :D


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lawrence on 11 July 2013, 03:28:19 pm
I almost wiped out a cyclist with my  :faz  this morning!  :eek :eek :eek
Better luck next time  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tony22 on 11 July 2013, 04:03:49 pm
Lubed the chain, daily commute to London, added some more flys to the fairing..
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dBfazer600 on 11 July 2013, 08:35:03 pm
Ran out to Squires Café Bar testing a sat nav, never again  :o  will I use it as it has no idea of a bikers needs. Bloody enjoyed the run back home with MP3 player blasting out Slayer  :evil
 
Daz
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Andy FZS on 11 July 2013, 09:06:42 pm
Had a ride out to a mates in staxton north Yorkshire only about 70miles round trip but it's a decent road so I enjoyed it.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 12 July 2013, 12:11:09 am
Put the fazer on the trailer & set off for a trouble free drive home to wales, leaving scotland at 0930am :) .....350 miles later & the car decided to die :\ .


An RAC visit followed by a recovery truck followed by an eventual recovery home seen me walk through the door at 1110pm :'(




On the plus side the  :faz [size=78%] is ok [/size] 8) , & my only reliable transport! 8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 12 July 2013, 10:58:14 am
Yeah, but Noggy, you're back, you've got the bike AND IT'S STILL SUNNY! :) :)  And it looks like you had a good time - more pluses than minuses in my book. 8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Enceladus on 12 July 2013, 11:16:29 am
fitted a new set of iridium plugs.
looks like the old set were the original ones that came with the bike (2001 & 9k miles) !
fired up with a very light touch of the starter :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 12 July 2013, 08:28:50 pm
Nothing. Why? Cos it looks like I've come down with a viral infection - was sitting in the garden in hot sunshine with a pullover on, shivering! Someone cheer me up... :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 12 July 2013, 09:49:23 pm
Put the fazer on the trailer & set off for a trouble free drive home to wales, leaving scotland at 0930am :) .....350 miles later & the car decided to die :\ .


An RAC visit followed by a recovery truck followed by an eventual recovery home seen me walk through the door at 1110pm :'(

should of put the car on the trailer and then roded the bike home,,silly boy


On the plus side the  :faz [size=78%] is ok [/size] 8) , & my only reliable transport! 8)


should of put the car on thebreadown truck and rode your bike home
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 12 July 2013, 09:59:01 pm
Cut my recently aquired double bubble screen  ,it was lifting the airflow to a stupid height,right at your head,doh,


So Sunday will prove if the clean air undisturbed is quieter than disturbed air.
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr61/slimwilly/cutscreen_zps437c90e6.jpg) (http://s470.photobucket.com/user/slimwilly/media/cutscreen_zps437c90e6.jpg.html)
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr61/slimwilly/cut2_zps0e5d121a.jpg) (http://s470.photobucket.com/user/slimwilly/media/cut2_zps0e5d121a.jpg.html)

note the small beer fridge on the left,,an essential for a hot garage
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: littlejohno on 13 July 2013, 09:19:25 am
Purchased some redex and plug resisitors to get fitted later :) and hopefull stop my bogging issue
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 13 July 2013, 11:15:12 am
Thought about the smart gold chains !!!!!!!! :rolleyes




So cleaned the sideplates , bought some metallic gold,brass airfix paint and painted it,,the only way to see if it stays on is to try it  :eek


(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr61/slimwilly/paintchain_zpsbf48aa15.jpg) (http://s470.photobucket.com/user/slimwilly/media/paintchain_zpsbf48aa15.jpg.html)


Dabbing the paint on with a pad of kitchen roll
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr61/slimwilly/paintchaindone_zpsad9812a8.jpg) (http://s470.photobucket.com/user/slimwilly/media/paintchaindone_zpsad9812a8.jpg.html)


There,, all blingy for £1.70


Leave it in the sun for a couple of hours to bake then re-lube the chain ,i never cleaned the whole chain,just the sideplates with white spirit.
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr61/slimwilly/cutscreenchaingold_zps450a0a2e.jpg) (http://s470.photobucket.com/user/slimwilly/media/cutscreenchaingold_zps450a0a2e.jpg.html)


So the cut down screen and gold chain,,haha, it's coming together.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Farjo on 13 July 2013, 12:05:25 pm
Written in retrospect: balanced carbs - took about 40 minutes, a lot of which was spent squinting for adjustment screws :rolleyes A squirt of WD40 helped as they then glint in the sunlight.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 13 July 2013, 02:13:02 pm
ordered front sprocket nut and clutch lever for newly aquired 600,and oil filter for the mighty thou  :lol .....wemoto £21 for the lot delivered  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 13 July 2013, 02:34:57 pm
I never used to trust aftermarket oil filters, as one mechanic told me they're generally not very well made - anybody else heard similar?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 13 July 2013, 03:04:37 pm
No !!!


I expect and trust them so far,, for my bike and all my cars and vans,even my new hilux has aftermarket filters.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 13 July 2013, 04:43:41 pm
New front tyre on.
Cleaned and greased the spindle etc whilst the wheel was out.
Next brake lines. Gulp.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 13 July 2013, 05:13:48 pm
I never used to trust aftermarket oil filters, as one mechanic told me they're generally not very well made - anybody else heard similar?
No !!!


I expect and trust them so far,, for my bike and all my cars and vans,even my new hilux has aftermarket filters.
Just goes to show then, even in the trade there's so much bullshit  :rolleyes 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: jason1 on 13 July 2013, 05:29:35 pm
Fitted new upgraded sprocket nut and locking tab , then my brakes turned up in post, SBS . Right result i thought , fitted nice and easy . Started checking other bits over then bang . Front brake hoses have some nasty splits in  :'( . Not all the way through but not worth risking , so been on ebay and got full front set wezmoto braided lines( 2 piece lines) . Wanted to go for the Hell lines , but the wezmoto lines worked out cheaper and got to be better than whats fitted . Thats my fun day in the sun  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Bornagain again on 13 July 2013, 06:48:47 pm
Took it out on the mad mile, up the back roads to Morcott, on to Uppingham, down  the Uppinham/Market Harborough road and back home.  Then gave it a quick splash of water - only cos wifey was washing her bike and I felt guilty.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 13 July 2013, 06:51:36 pm
Just been up in the lakes for 150 mile blast on the fz1 with my bro-in-law (he was on his mille called ASBO). Got my pegs down for the very first time, and shit my pants when it happened! Did it a few more times on the way home from Honister, well chuffed! Its my knee next ::)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 13 July 2013, 07:27:05 pm
gave mine its first clean since i got it, and replaced the old worn out number plate:

So today the weather is good again, pretty hot. I figured before I go out for a run for the afternoon I should give my Fazer a quick once over and fit the first of the new bits i've bought for it.

A few bugs present on the front (bleurgh):

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/Yamaha%20FZS600%20Fazer/IMAG1514_zps82bd3eb1.jpg)

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/Yamaha%20FZS600%20Fazer/IMAG1515_zps7fa0e0e7.jpg)

most of the rest of the bike is just a thin film of dirt/dust, like this:

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/Yamaha%20FZS600%20Fazer/IMAG1517_zps6ecb6fad.jpg)

in particular the wheels:

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/Yamaha%20FZS600%20Fazer/IMAG1518_zpsff5dafe3.jpg)

and top of the priorities list of parts to replace; the number plate which has started to delaminate at the top (and which also strangely has 4 holes in it, but two bolts? (possibly re-holed with  new tail tidy?):

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/Yamaha%20FZS600%20Fazer/np2_zps93aa9367.jpg)

Some mess left from the Scott oiler (anyone tell me how to adjust this to lower the rate, this whole side of the bike has some oil contamination so i assume its set too high?):

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/Yamaha%20FZS600%20Fazer/IMAG1520_zpsaa322f36.jpg)

After a quick clean down with some Prima Hydro, Autosmart G101 and a sash brush for the crevices (and then protected with HydrO2 to help keep it clean):

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/Yamaha%20FZS600%20Fazer/IMAG1522_zps949480fe.jpg)

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/Yamaha%20FZS600%20Fazer/IMAG1525_zps3ba1e98d.jpg)

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/Yamaha%20FZS600%20Fazer/IMAG1526_zps025a5067.jpg)

New plate fitted, with some new bolts (legal sized ;)):

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/Yamaha%20FZS600%20Fazer/np1_zps80e253a4.jpg)

And yes, I did go back out after looking at this and square up the yellow bolt so both the slots point the same way  :rolleyes :rollin

I'll more or less keep riding and doing quick washes till the weather gets worse, during the winter I will strip the bike down and correct all the panels, but for now I would rather be out riding it :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: garyb on 13 July 2013, 09:27:13 pm
Fitted a set of Chazzo's
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/14/ubapugaq.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 14 July 2013, 06:51:23 am
Chazzo's ? do you only need the lever, so you do not change the whole clamp too,
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 14 July 2013, 07:16:49 am
I never used to trust aftermarket oil filters, as one mechanic told me they're generally not very well made - anybody else heard similar?
No !!!


I expect and trust them so far,, for my bike and all my cars and vans,even my new hilux has aftermarket filters.
Just goes to show then, even in the trade there's so much bullshit  :rolleyes

 
 
never had any trouble with them,change them at 3000 miles which probs helps  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: t140 on 14 July 2013, 11:08:29 am
left at 7 am met a couple af mates and headed south through dumfries, stopped for a cuppa at annan from there down through penrith to windermere across to keswick for chips back to windermere and over the kirkstone pass, stopped for a shandy, up to grasmere back to penrith for fuel and headed for home, 320 mile a grand day out. :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: garyb on 14 July 2013, 11:12:52 am
Chazzo's ? do you only need the lever, so you do not change the whole clamp too,


They are the chinese version of the pazzo levers!

These are the shorty type and come with the clamp too, I've had them fitted on a good few bikes and never any issues, I love the feel of them.

Here's the fleabay link for you:   http://www.ebay.ie/itm/300685207665
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 14 July 2013, 12:35:47 pm
Met two riders, Dave ,a foccer and his mate Steve,


rode an amazing route into Wales, breakfast at the corner cafe in Llandovery and continued on the twisties from heaven, hot tyres or what.


Also met up with Pittinator,,haha the troublesome Foccer, at Crossgates,


Great ride home,


cheers chaps, until next time, :lol
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr61/slimwilly/pittanatordavefazer_zps2276d50d.jpg) (http://s470.photobucket.com/user/slimwilly/media/pittanatordavefazer_zps2276d50d.jpg.html)


There is Dave and the Pittinator
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr61/slimwilly/Photo0358_zps5b1365a8.jpg) (http://s470.photobucket.com/user/slimwilly/media/Photo0358_zps5b1365a8.jpg.html)


Oh and thanks Dave for the riding tips,,taken on board, cheers :D

And here is Steves Fireblade
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Davebo on 14 July 2013, 07:09:12 pm
CBT.


No, really.

Actually I trailed around behind my mate who was doing his CBT on a 125.  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: steeeve66 on 14 July 2013, 07:17:01 pm
Went for a spin with Exup on the one decent road in Kent - Exup shouted at some horsey woman who didn't want to wait in traffic... and I wasn't on my Fazer  :eek  Exup has the photos to prove it...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 14 July 2013, 07:58:46 pm
rode mine up the Rest and be thankful, had a chat with a guy on a Harley, and then came home, thats about it :lol

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/Yamaha%20FZS600%20Fazer/rabtvp_zps185bd2f7.jpg)

Nice wee day.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 14 July 2013, 09:43:04 pm
Introduced about 5 people to the joys of the pillion seat.  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lazarus on 14 July 2013, 09:48:56 pm
had a blast down to St Mary's Loch (near Moffat) and another blast on the way home.

Cracking day!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 14 July 2013, 09:49:32 pm
Introduced about 5 people to the joys of the pillion seat.  :lol

Intriguing - care to expand on that?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 14 July 2013, 09:53:37 pm
Introduced about 5 people to the joys of the pillion seat.  :lol

Intriguing - care to expand on that?

I was invited to a barbeque with some friends, and took the spare helmet and jacket with me. I had fun giving the other youths there lifts on the pillion, just round a short little circuit on back roads. They all came off raving about it; they loved it! Including a rather attractive young lady, who was holding very tight to me... I shall say no more...  ;) :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 14 July 2013, 09:54:32 pm
Introduced about 5 people to the joys of the pillion seat.  :lol

Not all at once I hope :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 14 July 2013, 11:04:48 pm
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/15/ehe7udy8.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/15/anuhugy8.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/15/asuvedu3.jpg)

I just want everyone to know that steve is great on gravel. No really he is. And that he happily gave me the keys for a go. And u know what.... Its soooo fast.... Great in the corners and on the gravel 20mph loose chippings/arsehole overtakin a car and happily duke'in along at 60/70 on forementioned GRAVEL!!!!!!
 
I can now wink with 3 parts of my body lol
Nice one steeve
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 14 July 2013, 11:27:52 pm
([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/15/ehe7udy8.jpg[/url])
([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/15/anuhugy8.jpg[/url])
([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/15/asuvedu3.jpg[/url])

I just want everyone to know that steve is great on gravel. No really he is. And that he happily gave me the keys for a go. And u know what.... Its soooo fast.... Great in the corners and on the gravel 20mph loose chippings/arsehole overtakin a car and happily duke'in along at 60/70 on forementioned GRAVEL!!!!!!
 
I can now wink with 3 parts of my body lol
Nice one steeve

 
Not found a public road yet that the Fazer can't handle - gravel, potholes, steep gradients in waterfall conditions, wet cattle grids, done em all. However, I must say the Dukes appeal to me, even the little ones. So proper grin factor then?
Gravel in a straight line is no problem; judging and executing your braking for a corner, then getting safely around at reasonable speed is another matter...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 15 July 2013, 05:26:41 pm

I just want everyone to know that steve is great on gravel. No really he is. And that he happily gave me the keys for a go. And u know what.... Its soooo fast.... Great in the corners and on the gravel 20mph loose chippings/arsehole overtakin a car and happily duke'in along at 60/70 on forementioned GRAVEL!!!!!!
 
I can now wink with 3 parts of my body lol
Nice one steeve


And that's another reason you're not riding my bike  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 15 July 2013, 06:05:35 pm
:lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 15 July 2013, 07:09:37 pm
Introduced about 5 people to the joys of the pillion seat.  :lol

Intriguing - care to expand on that?

I was invited to a barbeque with some friends, and took the spare helmet and jacket with me. I had fun giving the other youths there lifts on the pillion, just round a short little circuit on back roads. They all came off raving about it; they loved it! Including a rather attractive young lady, who was holding very tight to me... I shall say no more...  ;) :lol


I hope you got her number, otherwise hang your head in shame.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 15 July 2013, 07:14:10 pm
Introduced about 5 people to the joys of the pillion seat.  :lol

Intriguing - care to expand on that?

I was invited to a barbeque with some friends, and took the spare helmet and jacket with me. I had fun giving the other youths there lifts on the pillion, just round a short little circuit on back roads. They all came off raving about it; they loved it! Including a rather attractive young lady, who was holding very tight to me... I shall say no more...  ;) :lol


I hope you got her number, otherwise hang your head in shame.

I've been flirting with her all week!!  :lol :lol :lol

(And before Dead or Exup come up with a smart alec comment - she flirts back!!  :b )
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: steeeve66 on 15 July 2013, 07:58:24 pm

I just want everyone to know that steve is great on gravel. No really he is. And that he happily gave me the keys for a go. And u know what.... Its soooo fast.... Great in the corners and on the gravel 20mph loose chippings/arsehole overtakin a car and happily duke'in along at 60/70 on forementioned GRAVEL!!!!!!
 
I can now wink with 3 parts of my body lol
Nice one steeve


And that's another reason you're not riding my bike  :lol

 :rollin.  :rollin.  :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 15 July 2013, 10:11:30 pm
Introduced about 5 people to the joys of the pillion seat.  :lol

Intriguing - care to expand on that?

I was invited to a barbeque with some friends, and took the spare helmet and jacket with me. I had fun giving the other youths there lifts on the pillion, just round a short little circuit on back roads. They all came off raving about it; they loved it! Including a rather attractive young lady, who was holding very tight to me... I shall say no more...  ;) :lol


I hope you got her number, otherwise hang your head in shame.

I've been flirting with her all week!!  :lol :lol :lol

(And before Dead or Exup come up with a smart alec comment - she flirts back!!  :b )

Technically, if she's inflatable she can't flirt back ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 15 July 2013, 10:34:24 pm
Introduced about 5 people to the joys of the pillion seat.  :lol

Intriguing - care to expand on that?
I was invited to a barbeque with some friends, and took the spare helmet and jacket with me. I had fun giving the other youths there lifts on the pillion, just round a short little circuit on back roads. They all came off raving about it; they loved it! Including a rather attractive young lady, who was holding very tight to me... I shall say no more...  ;) :lol


I hope you got her number, otherwise hang your head in shame.

I've been flirting with her all week!!  :lol :lol :lol

(And before Dead or Exup come up with a smart alec comment - she flirts back!!  :b )


Nice one boy, ignore the old men they are just jealous.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 16 July 2013, 06:15:54 pm
Started with this

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/Yamaha%20FZS600%20Fazer/IMAG1550_zps8d3e3105.jpg)

And about 30 seconds later ended up with this:

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/Yamaha%20FZS600%20Fazer/IMAG1551_zps2153e93a.jpg)

I had ordered Chrome Amber bulbs as well (I have orange bulbs in here, but I loathe the "fried egg" look) but Im not sure ill need them now. Ill fling them in when they come in anyway I suppose just to see what they look like.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Yamrider on 17 July 2013, 12:51:21 pm
Rode it down to Stratford upon Avon for breakfast with a mate of mine. :D  I'm self employed with no work this morning so took the opportunity. The ride home was hot though, had to peel all my gear off when I got home!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 17 July 2013, 03:28:02 pm
Got mine back on the road and took it for a spin to get some fuel and it feels soooo gooood :D:D:D

Apparently all the "engine" issues I thought I had were imaginary, but the chain was shagged beyond all belief
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Mark YPVS on 17 July 2013, 08:14:37 pm
Had a traffic light GP with an 6.3 AMG Merc, that's one quick car :eek
Oh I won :D  but not by much  :lol
Mark
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dBfazer600 on 17 July 2013, 08:39:56 pm
Cleaned my chain for first time in 3 months and it was a dirty little foocer
 
Daz (I hate chain maintenance)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 17 July 2013, 08:49:56 pm
Removed the choke cable to service and lubricate and found out it was buggered. Ho Hum.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 17 July 2013, 11:17:00 pm
Went for an evening ride on my newly fixed bike... and the rear caliper fell off :|

No idea what happened, no bolts have sheared off as the bracket has no remains in it but I also can't find them in the garage so I'm pretty sure I fitted them... in any case, spent 20 mins to find the caliper as it snapped the relatively brand new braided hose :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: littlejohno on 18 July 2013, 05:13:29 pm
Jumped on and picked some leathers up from a fellow forum member :) still need to balance those carbs
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 18 July 2013, 05:27:28 pm
Ride it to Watlings to get a pucture repaired on the rear wheel of my 125. Then to work and home again.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fireblake on 18 July 2013, 07:46:24 pm
Fitted a tank cover(Top Sellerie)
Quite happy with the end result


Mickey
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: lew600fazer on 18 July 2013, 10:33:42 pm
Did a bit of gardening, said to the wife had enough.
Got the gear on sweating like a pig in this heat (live in Spain) and went for a blast around the mountain roads at the back of me 150 kms back home and jumped in the pool for a cool off and flashed the BBQ up few cold beers and bed, hard life but someone has to do it.  :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: littlejohno on 19 July 2013, 06:22:56 am
Did a bit of gardening, said to the wife had enough.
Got the gear on sweating like a pig in this heat (live in Spain) and went for a blast around the mountain roads at the back of me 150 kms back home and jumped in the pool for a cool off and flashed the BBQ up few cold beers and bed, hard life but someone has to do it.  :rollin :rollin :rollin

That really is living the dream :))
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Oldgit on 19 July 2013, 02:23:51 pm
Nuthin, nil, nada, zero, kalass,--no goatwan--BMW   :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 19 July 2013, 02:33:46 pm
Nuthin, nil, nada, zero, kalass,--no goatwan--BMW   :D

Photo?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: garyb on 19 July 2013, 04:47:11 pm
Fitted the upgraded front sprocket nut and tab washer. Changed the spark plugs and trimmed the HT leads at the plug caps.
Its great to have the bike back on the road again especially in this weather  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Punkstig on 20 July 2013, 09:47:07 am
Red foxeye 600, but I'm in Berlin for the weekend so I doubt they're on here!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 20 July 2013, 08:49:17 pm
MOT passed yesterday, finally!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 20 July 2013, 08:55:31 pm
MOT passed yesterday, finally!

Well done mate - how much did you have to bribe them? :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Mark YPVS on 20 July 2013, 08:59:54 pm
Gave it a clean ready for Box hill tomorrow morning ( 08.00am leaving Sunbury)
Mark
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 20 July 2013, 09:06:05 pm
MOT passed yesterday, finally!

Well done mate - how much did you have to bribe them? :lol

I haven't the faintest idea what you are talking about  :rolleyes *whistles inconspicuously*

Pretty sure if I had taken it to any other garage it wouldn't have passed haha
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Derpdiherp on 20 July 2013, 10:42:39 pm
Ridden up to Carlisle yesterday, saw some family, then made my way back through the lakes trying to hit them all before coming home on the M6.. Some beautiful roads that way.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: marksfazer on 20 July 2013, 11:20:48 pm
Fitted a new set of front brake pads. Decided to go with SBS as per some of the advice on here. Will have to see how i get on with them.


Mark
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 20 July 2013, 11:45:06 pm
Don't forget to bed those pads in - 50 miles or so of taking it easy on them, allow extra stopping room until settled.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 20 July 2013, 11:53:08 pm
I had a great ride up to an event up in Epsom but after it finished I came out of the venue to find that some idiot had knocked over my bike in the car park :(

They'd obviously picked it up and presumably decided "oh well, there isn't any obvious damage, so let's not bother going into the venue and finding out who it belongs to or leaving a number, we'll just bugger off..."

Fortunately there wasn't any serious damage, the mirror didn't break and the clutch lever was just pushed out of position (not bent) the gear lever was fine too, but there could have been damage which they didn't know to look for (eg they might have bent the handlebars) and which they'd have been liable for fixing.

Regrettably the place where I parked wasn't in view of the CCTV and since I was there for almost 6 hours it's probably not going to be possible to find out who did it :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 20 July 2013, 11:59:47 pm
At least you got away with it. Would have been a nice courtesy for them to leave a note with a contact no., but I guess that's people for you...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 21 July 2013, 12:17:05 am
At least you got away with it. Would have been a nice courtesy for them to leave a note with a contact no., but I guess that's people for you...

Yeah. They probably thought I should be grateful they'd picked it up (or hoped I wouldn't notice...)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 21 July 2013, 07:03:56 am
fitted rack and topbox to the thou in readyness for my trip to scotland next week  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: garyb on 21 July 2013, 06:30:51 pm
Threw in the K+N filter and I have to say she is running a bit crisper now, also the carb stripdown and clean has probably helped no doubt  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 21 July 2013, 06:54:54 pm
Rode 230 miles with WABAM, the front is now scrubed in. :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 21 July 2013, 07:09:52 pm
went to see grandaughter as is her 3rd birthday...arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...143mile round trip 3/4 tank of fuel....is that any good,gen1 1000......
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 21 July 2013, 07:28:12 pm
Rode down to H's Café, had a natter with a few people, snapped some piccies (see Get Yer Photies Out). Then went to Oxford city centre to have a coffee and watch the world (read pretty women in short skirts!) go by in the sunshine. Oh Nick, you old pervert!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: steeeve66 on 21 July 2013, 07:42:32 pm
Hooked up with Exupnut and rode slowly between Margate and Brighton. Exup stayed in Brighton so he could go to a club called The Blue Lagoon later... I headed back to North Kent fighting my way through all the BSB traffic. Top day out!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 21 July 2013, 07:52:51 pm
tweaked the idle control valve as my idle was low, rebalanced my carbs, and reset my TPS. then rode it 100 miles to Rowardennan, and then back to balloch before going to Luss and arrochar.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 21 July 2013, 09:28:24 pm

Exup stayed in Brighton so he could go to a club called The Blue Lagoon later...

A gay bar?  :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 21 July 2013, 09:29:54 pm
Went out for a decent ride finally and thoroughly enjoyed it Got lost once and had a memory lapse on my way home trying to figure out where I was haha

Found a small road by accident with some lovely scenery and it was so quiet - no noise from roads or motorways etc

Fazer '51
Fazer '51

Fazer '51
Fazer '51

Fazer '51
Fazer '51

Fazer '51
Fazer '51
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 21 July 2013, 09:36:10 pm
Went out for a decent ride finally and thoroughly enjoyed it Got lost once and had a memory lapse on my way home trying to figure out where I was haha

Found a small road by accident with some lovely scenery and it was so quiet - no noise from roads or motorways etc


Hey! Your bike is really beginning to look good! It's a far cry from the crock Exup and I came to look at 6 months ago!

Good work that man!  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 21 July 2013, 09:53:09 pm
I took the bike a good run today, went to Luss/Arrochar/Crianlarich/Rowardennan:

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/Yamaha%20FZS600%20Fazer/IMAG1586_zpsc2c09b0a.jpg)

Needless to say, by the time I got home the bike looked quite cruddy, so I gave it a good wash, and then went over the top of my HydrO2 Sealant with some Meguiars #7 Show Car Glaze I had been meaning to try for a while. DEAR GOD this stuff gives a wet look. very good product, although the durability is meant to be poor (Meguiars do state this hence why its a "Show Car" Glaze, not meant for ultra durability):

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/Yamaha%20FZS600%20Fazer/IMAG1587_zpsff943652.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 21 July 2013, 09:55:54 pm
Jeez Mick, you could fall in that paint and drown!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 21 July 2013, 09:58:01 pm
Jeez Mick, you could fall in that paint and drown!

cheers buddy. just a shame the engine lets the bike down. I must respray it soon I think. starting to do my swede in now (more than a tad OCD :lol)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 21 July 2013, 11:05:37 pm
Met mr steeeve66 just outside m25/a2 @ 9 and we went to margate and had some breccy by the sea.  Then we just bombed it to brighton. Wicked day :-))

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/22/7e7ydura.jpg)

Did u like the creativeness in that piccy.  I'm very proud of that.

Cheers steve


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 21 July 2013, 11:23:51 pm
jesus, you sure its not one of these you've got Exupnut? :

http://www.productreview.com.au/p/yamaha-fzs.html (http://www.productreview.com.au/p/yamaha-fzs.html)

:lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 22 July 2013, 10:32:30 pm
Wish i had :-)


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 24 July 2013, 04:43:17 pm
Took a ride out to the Malvern Hills, about 140 miles covered in all. Some good views, in some places as far as what I took to be Brecon Beacons, but very few places to stop to take them in. Apart from a couple of fag breaks, hardly stopped at all. Crossing the Cotswolds on the way, a lot of wash-out (loose gravel washed from hills in recent rain), so some dodgy cornering, especially in tree shaded bits where it was hard to spot til last minute. But an enjoyable ride, done at a steady pace rather than balls-out! Did stop at British Camp for a coffee, but couldn't be arsed to climb hill to the fort! Took about 4 hours in all, which makes me think with an early start, Wales is now reachable for a day ride (occasionally).
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 24 July 2013, 05:54:12 pm
topped up my scottoiler since I had let it totally run out  :o
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 24 July 2013, 06:26:07 pm
Took a ride out to the Malvern Hills, about 140 miles covered in all. Some good views, in some places as far as what I took to be Brecon Beacons, but very few places to stop to take them in. Apart from a couple of fag breaks, hardly stopped at all. Crossing the Cotswolds on the way, a lot of wash-out (loose gravel washed from hills in recent rain), so some dodgy cornering, especially in tree shaded bits where it was hard to spot til last minute. But an enjoyable ride, done at a steady pace rather than balls-out! Did stop at British Camp for a coffee, but couldn't be arsed to climb hill to the fort! Took about 4 hours in all, which makes me think with an early start, Wales is now reachable for a day ride (occasionally).
Get up to me sometime,Hereford, i will take you into Wales for a first trip.About 3 1/2 hours round trip for me.


Slim
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 24 July 2013, 06:31:25 pm
Actually, I was thinking along the lines of a ride to Oasis café in Brecon, tea stop there, then a rideout somewhere from there Slim. Haven't really consulted the map to see where I'd go from the café though. Where in Wales do you like to head from Hereford then?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 24 July 2013, 06:55:55 pm
Met mr steeeve66 just outside m25/a2 @ 9 and we went to margate and had some breccy by the sea.  Then we just bombed it to brighton. Wicked day :-))

([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/22/7e7ydura.jpg[/url])

Did u like the creativeness in that piccy.  I'm very proud of that.

Cheers steve



has your bike been Top Geared because judging by that route you went on land and SEA!! :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: BIG MAC on 24 July 2013, 10:47:06 pm
Refitted carbs
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 24 July 2013, 10:59:20 pm
Went on a great little spin with Fireblake. He chose an awesome road too! He's a right showboater, after a very tight left hander, he pulled a cheeky 1st gear wheelie (an impressive one to boot!) before flicking it into the next tight right hander. The rest of the time, he was miles ahead - curse my 33bhp restrictor!

Scared some non-Foccer owners, and introduced them to Foc-U. Hope to see them here soon!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dBfazer600 on 24 July 2013, 11:14:33 pm
Tour de café as the new tyres have turned me into a hooligan  :lol
 
Daz
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 25 July 2013, 07:03:21 am
nick crisp-you always know when you've crossed the border from(especially Herefordshire where they don't seem to have any money to spend on roads) into the Principality which to me represents "BIKING HEAVEN" :lol  Amazing that such a large mainly rural country can maintain its roads to (generally) such a high standard while England is rapidly coming to resemble certain Eastern European terrain! :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 25 July 2013, 07:08:07 am
Yeah, I've noticed that. But apparently we have a never ending supply of gravel in England! Wanna buy some?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilninggas on 25 July 2013, 07:29:32 pm
Dropped the oil on mine (motorex semi 10w/40 @£18 for 4L).  Put the bagalux tank cover back on.  went to halfords and bought some new pads (£5/pair for ferodo).

Nearly ready for my annual run to Italy.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 25 July 2013, 08:00:53 pm


Nearly ready for my annual run to Italy.

God I hate it when people say things like that - jealous, jealous, jealous!  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 25 July 2013, 09:28:43 pm
Dropped the oil on mine (motorex semi 10w/40 @£18 for 4L).  Put the bagalux tank cover back on.  went to halfords and bought some new pads (£5/pair for ferodo).

Nearly ready for my annual run to Italy.


If any one needs a number for b and b just this side of Luzerne,Switzerland then i have a cracking place we found on our way back from Mugello.I think the town is called Goldau, near lake Zug.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 25 July 2013, 09:43:45 pm



If any one needs a number for b and b just this side of Luzerne,Switzerland then i have a cracking place we found on our way back from Mugello.I think the town is called Goldau, near lake Zug.

 
You should put it here:
http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,8631.0.html (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,8631.0.html)
After all, you started that thread  :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilninggas on 25 July 2013, 09:58:06 pm
Dropped the oil on mine (motorex semi 10w/40 @£18 for 4L).  Put the bagalux tank cover back on.  went to halfords and bought some new pads (£5/pair for ferodo).

Nearly ready for my annual run to Italy.


If any one needs a number for b and b just this side of Luzerne,Switzerland then i have a cracking place we found on our way back from Mugello.I think the town is called Goldau, near lake Zug.

Ha, i wish,,, i'm camping; with maybe a night or two in a hostel.

thanks though.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: CharlieDee on 27 July 2013, 08:31:08 am
Washed and ready for Saturday blast out... and to scrubb in the new front tyre!!  :smokin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Mark YPVS on 27 July 2013, 12:19:06 pm
Took it for an MOT, passed with no issues except the headlights are too low, the guy adjusted them FOC !! :lol
Box hill tomorrow ;)
Mark
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 27 July 2013, 02:12:03 pm
i had a great ride yesterday down though ashford then hastings  eastbourne and brighton and home  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Jacko on 27 July 2013, 04:58:07 pm
Changed rear linkage bearings, oil filter and a few litres of Wilkos' finest.

plugs and air filter to check, carbs to balance and its all good for another few years :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 27 July 2013, 05:48:37 pm
Went for first ride out with bro-in-law after my sheep collision. Confidence had almost completely gone within the first 2 miles! I was considering selling the big Fazer, it was that bad!!!
It took a couple of hours of bumbling round the trough of bowland before i finally got my mojo back. In almost 100 miles, only the last 20 were enjoyable.
The ride back home across pilling and Hambleton saw my pegs touch down once again.
That'll save me making a for sale sign then :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 27 July 2013, 05:51:29 pm
Rode it to Tesco.

Got wet.

Got home, read Ride! magazine instead.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Ash69 on 27 July 2013, 08:17:05 pm
Rode it to Wigan Yamaha where they had both a Fazer 8 and an FZ1S to try. 


If Yam had combined the thou lump with the Fazer 8 aerodynamics I'd have happily handed over both bikes and the requisite cash, however there's still that niggle...........


Fazer 8 looks more up to date, and the new version they've improved the suspension, the new fairing is incredibly stable at harumph speeds, and the increase in power over the FZ6, although not huge is noticeable and appreciated due to the way in which it's delivered.


HOWEVER


FZ1S it's 150BHP fer christ sake, and the one I'm looking at has an Akroprovik carbon pipe, so sounds the dogs, but at high speeds the fairing's on a par with my 6 hence buffet at significantly below the 8s harumph . But that acceleration, what a 'kin blast :eek


Kinda guess where I'm going to be spending me cash ..................On tyres, fuel and speeding tickets :lol



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: adeejaysdelight on 27 July 2013, 10:07:51 pm
Checked, lubed and adjusted all of the control cables. Striped off the rear panels and sorted the broken fixings (good ol araldite  ;) ). Fitted bar risers. Adjusted the levers and switch gear (after removing the location pins). Fitted my new on board camera. Sat on it
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 27 July 2013, 10:52:51 pm
i had a great ride yesterday down though ashford then hastings  eastbourne and brighton and home  :thumbup




have i missed something  :\ ....you got a new bike kitcrazy ?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: chunk166 on 28 July 2013, 11:52:27 am
Fitted a Daytime Running Light (see post for pics)  :lol


Ray
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fireblake on 28 July 2013, 12:08:02 pm
topped up my scottoiler since I had let it totally run out  :o
That's a pain. Did you re-prime it?


Mickey
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 28 July 2013, 04:20:20 pm
Fitted a set of forward facing led indicators, hopefully I won't get as many dirty looks from miffed car drivers now.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Panthor on 28 July 2013, 05:50:04 pm
Finally refitted my exhaust after sanding and respraying. I've now got a rust free exhaust.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 28 July 2013, 06:19:27 pm
Here's my new indys, picture wouldn't come up earlier.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/29/3ymumygy.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 28 July 2013, 06:40:37 pm
Rode up the Ace, met Nick Crisp and Exup. Then took the piss out of Exup's hair.  :lol

Oh, and indoctrinated a Thou rider to Foc-U.  :)
Title: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 28 July 2013, 07:14:58 pm
Fixed a puncture and went to the Ace to meet Merv and Fart.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/29/aba6y8en.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 28 July 2013, 07:17:51 pm
Another puncture... need to stop your dodgy overtakes on the hatchings :P
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Post by: steeeve66 on 28 July 2013, 07:23:09 pm
Then took the piss out of Exup's hair.  :lol


He doesn't have any now, does he? It was for his trip to Brighton...  :eek
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 28 July 2013, 07:28:33 pm
Interesting new mullet he had - he went to High Beach, stood under a tree for too long. Apparently a squirrel took one look, keeled over and fell on his head. Always thought he was nuts...
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 28 July 2013, 07:34:03 pm
Good ride back despite boring roads. Funny how you always need a piss just after you leave a service station... :rolleyes
So did some "interesting" speeds on M40 - oops, XXXmph straight past a copper sitting in a layby on A40! But yellow ones are so fast, he didn't even see me :D
Parp.
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Post by: Exupnut on 28 July 2013, 07:48:32 pm
Is it a bird?.....is it a plane?..... No... Its nick on his yellow fart :-)


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Post by: ChristoT on 28 July 2013, 07:54:51 pm
Interesting new mullet he had - he went to High Beach, stood under a tree for too long. Apparently a squirrel took one look, keeled over and fell on his head. Always thought he was nuts...

 :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 28 July 2013, 08:24:11 pm
Is it a bird?.....is it a plane?..... No... Its nick on his yellow fart :-)

Parp.
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Post by: kitcrazy on 30 July 2013, 06:53:46 pm
still got the fz1 red and bought a bandit for when the other half comes along.so all is well
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Post by: Mark YPVS on 31 July 2013, 08:04:07 pm
Took off old road rent and put on new road rent  :)
Mark
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 31 July 2013, 08:19:31 pm
Went into garage, patted her on the seat and said "never mind ol' girl, I'm sure I'll be feeling better soon!" :o
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Post by: red98 on 31 July 2013, 10:03:04 pm
not much today.just rode across the caingorns.....foccing fantastic....tomorrow riding the north coast  hope you all have a great day at work.iam going to have t :lolhe time of my life    :lol
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Post by: ChristoT on 31 July 2013, 10:06:16 pm
Had a great little blast with 3 other Foccers from Loomies. And felt sorry for Nick - get well soon mate!
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Post by: garyb on 01 August 2013, 10:13:42 am
Parked it in the back garden - she's off the road now until I can get this damn camchain sorted  :o
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Post by: Dead Eye on 01 August 2013, 08:05:30 pm
Replaced the fuel filter... not sure why, just did :|
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Post by: Loz on 01 August 2013, 08:07:56 pm
New back tyre and crash bungs fitted  :)
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Post by: noggythenog on 01 August 2013, 08:43:09 pm
Replaced my loose tank bolt with a nice tight one.it's nice & tight now. :)


Small coal indeed but i havent touched the bike in weeks so it's a start in the right direction.


Next job is sorting out the front fairing bracket but i need a break & a cup o tea first, & maybe a couple of sleeps :lol
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Post by: lew600fazer on 02 August 2013, 12:29:03 am
As I live in Spain went for a blast around the Jalon/Xalo valley with a mate on his GSXR 1000, he had his girlfriend on the back. I can honestly say that is the best TAILTIDY I have enjoyed following for quite some time. :rollin :rollin
Lew
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Post by: Anquetil on 02 August 2013, 04:11:42 pm
After two weeks being Fazerless I caught the train from Wrexham to Chester, then Chester to Abergele to pick up the repaired machine from Woods Motorcycles. Rode home via Denbigh, Ruthin, Nant y Garth pass.
Wonderful to be reunited again. I've been riding the XJ 600 in the meantime where the biggest difference, (apart from the power), is the lousy braking. The reason the Fazer was at Woods was that I had parked it at the top of the Sychnant Pass, went away for 30 minutes and found it lying on it's side. Bent clutch lever, bent handlebars, damaged crash bobbin, various scratches and scrapes. Worst damage was the large dent in the tank caused by the handlebars. The tank has been sorted and resprayed, also the fairing and seat unit. The work was done by J and S Race Paint who are based near Bethesda, and they have done a great job.Woods have replaced all the damaged parts so I'm back on the road again. I'll be out for a good ride up the coast tomorrow
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Post by: Davebo on 02 August 2013, 04:35:02 pm
Went out for a loop past the 'Golf Balls', Sun Inn and then Beckwithshaw. Sunny, beautiful countryside, cracking roads. Bestest rideout yet.

 :D :lol

Had to bump start the little minx tho. New battery got to be done over the winter. On Optimate now ready for next time.
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Post by: fireblake on 05 August 2013, 11:57:43 am
Realised that the original disc bolts are made of cheese.   :'(


Mickey
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Post by: budgiemurray on 05 August 2013, 02:35:21 pm
360 miles round the highlands with a few mates.. Fun had by all..

Budgie
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Post by: ChristoT on 05 August 2013, 05:25:13 pm
Realised that the original disc bolts are made of cheese.   :'(


Mickey

Oh dear...

Do you need to drill them then?
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Post by: Skippernick on 05 August 2013, 05:54:11 pm
Rode 100 miles around the rain cloud and got a bit of drizzle for about 5 mins, result.
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Post by: ajmes1 on 05 August 2013, 07:05:33 pm
Went to the coast, escaped the showers, drank tea and rode home.


We only saw about 20 minutes of Bridlington (which was more than enough!!!!)
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Post by: mickvp on 05 August 2013, 07:09:09 pm
Washed it. Filled my scott oiler.
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Post by: garyb on 05 August 2013, 08:29:57 pm
Made it a bit lighter!

(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa469/garybartley/Fazer%20600%202013/image_zps4c32b4d6.jpg)
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Post by: noggythenog on 05 August 2013, 08:45:30 pm
Hey Garyb, how did you find the weight reduction affected performance???, has it increased the mpg figures? :D


Also, would you like to purchase a full set of Blue silicone coolant hoses from me £150.


Also - what engines did you have in those sun loungers in the background :lol
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Post by: garyb on 05 August 2013, 09:05:28 pm
Hey Garyb, how did you find the weight reduction affected performance???, has it increased the mpg figures? :D


Also, would you like to purchase a full set of Blue silicone coolant hoses from me £150.


Also - what engines did you have in those sun loungers in the background :lol


MPG is up for sure, seems like she's running on air these days!

Re: blue hoses - sorry no interest mate!

Had a couple of 50cc two strokes in them loungers before the strip down - hoping to upgrade to 125cc, so will stand a chance of beating them bleeding Germans for a spot by the pool!!
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 07 August 2013, 05:53:11 pm
Booked it in for next Weds to have this little glitch looked at, so hopefully it'll be sorted ready for Ivanising time. Went to Swindon for a bite and a cuppa, nearly home when I noticed my bike was nodding at everyone :eek Got home to find one of the main fairing bracket bolts had fallen out! So every time I hit a bump, the whole fairing literally nodded up and down! Fortunately there are two bolts, one above the other, so it was still firmly secured to the bike. Didn't have a suitable bolt in the garage, so went to the local stealers, who came up with what I needed. I think I'll have to go over all the chassis nuts and bolts to make sure there are no other little surprises like that waiting for me. :\
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Post by: ChristoT on 07 August 2013, 06:01:15 pm
Booked it in for next Weds to have this little glitch looked at, so hopefully it'll be sorted ready for Ivanising time. Went to Swindon for a bite and a cuppa, nearly home when I noticed my bike was nodding at everyone :eek Got home to find one of the main fairing bracket bolts had fallen out! So every time I hit a bump, the whole fairing literally nodded up and down! Fortunately there are two bolts, one above the other, so it was still firmly secured to the bike. Didn't have a suitable bolt in the garage, so went to the local stealers, who came up with what I needed. I think I'll have to go over all the chassis nuts and bolts to make sure there are no other little surprises like that waiting for me. :\

Ya know, "Make sure your fairing won't fall off" is a Yamaha recommended pre-ride check!!  :lol
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 07 August 2013, 06:11:10 pm
Booked it in for next Weds to have this little glitch looked at, so hopefully it'll be sorted ready for Ivanising time. Went to Swindon for a bite and a cuppa, nearly home when I noticed my bike was nodding at everyone :eek Got home to find one of the main fairing bracket bolts had fallen out! So every time I hit a bump, the whole fairing literally nodded up and down! Fortunately there are two bolts, one above the other, so it was still firmly secured to the bike. Didn't have a suitable bolt in the garage, so went to the local stealers, who came up with what I needed. I think I'll have to go over all the chassis nuts and bolts to make sure there are no other little surprises like that waiting for me. :\

 

Ya know, "Make sure your fairing won't fall off" is a Yamaha recommended pre-ride check!!  :lol

 :lol
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Post by: red98 on 07 August 2013, 06:52:45 pm
Made it a bit lighter!

([url]http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa469/garybartley/Fazer%20600%202013/image_zps4c32b4d6.jpg[/url])







mmmmmmmmmm....i would have started with the wardobe...... :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Post by: mickvp on 07 August 2013, 06:53:11 pm
put some foam under the black bits on the  inner fairing to stop the worlds most annoying buzz at certain RPMs. quick ride out and all is well :)
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Post by: CharlieDee on 07 August 2013, 06:56:32 pm
put some foam under the black bits on the  inner fairing to stop the worlds most annoying buzz at certain RPMs. quick ride out and all is well :)

AHA!! I'm not the only one with that annoyance!! I shall follow suit I thinks.  :thumbup
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Post by: mickvp on 07 August 2013, 06:59:44 pm
best £3 ive spent in my life...i HATE buzzes and rattles :lol
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Post by: garyb on 07 August 2013, 08:10:28 pm

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mmmmmmmmmm....i would have started with the wardobe...... :rollin :rollin :rollin
[/quote]

LOL!

Would love to get rid of it as bike looks great without it but I need it for all me bits and bobs for work - hate wearing a rucksack.

Practically wins out over looks for me!
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Post by: Davebo on 08 August 2013, 02:10:13 am
Nice little ride to Ripley to meet up with a work colleague. Then home again and fitted an old D lock into the disc for added security.

Just need to remember that when I come to take it out again!  :eek
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Post by: redthunder on 09 August 2013, 03:17:19 pm
Ordered piston seals for the front and rear calipers for £35 all in,  just need to clean up the pistons when putting the seals in to give the brakes new life.

Might go for new sintered pads too. Then all that's left is braided hoses. Maybe for xmas
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Post by: bristol banger on 10 August 2013, 04:56:27 pm
With some guidance from Luke (Mr Fazerpedia) and some parts out of his garage I treated my baby to some R1 upsidown forks.
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Post by: ChristoT on 10 August 2013, 07:56:23 pm
Got measured up for a tow bar!

Yes, I am getting a trailer for it.  :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 10 August 2013, 08:09:18 pm
Got measured up for a tow bar!

Yes, I am getting a trailer for it.  :lol :lol :lol

 :eek This is a wind-up right? Tell me this is a wind-up!
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Post by: devilsyam on 10 August 2013, 08:52:38 pm
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Yes, I am getting a trailer for it.
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he pm'd me over it i ignored it as some stupid gay prank but seems he wants to do it so at least i was half right it's GAY
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Post by: devilsyam on 10 August 2013, 08:55:13 pm
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Post by: Lawrence on 10 August 2013, 08:56:38 pm
Moved it over 3 feet and managed to stall it :D it's coming out for a run tomorrow after being hidden away all week.
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Post by: ChristoT on 10 August 2013, 09:01:25 pm
Got measured up for a tow bar!

Yes, I am getting a trailer for it.  :lol :lol :lol

 :eek This is a wind-up right? Tell me this is a wind-up!

No wind up. Honest.

Luke: Very tidy! However, I'm going for something rather more... industrial!!  :lol

2 wheels, max width, max length, steel body and a gas strut supported lid, being built by me with (a lot) of help from a friend.  :)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 10 August 2013, 09:04:47 pm
2 wheels, steel body - pulled by 33hp? What exactly is it you need to put in a trailer? (if it's not a personal question of course). Have you really thought this thing through? I have moments of confusion in my life, but this....
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Post by: ChristoT on 10 August 2013, 09:09:06 pm
2 wheels, steel body - pulled by 33hp? What exactly is it you need to put in a trailer? (if it's not a personal question of course). Have you really thought this thing through? I have moments of confusion in my life, but this....

Seen me heading for home with panniers?!? The bluddy bags are wider than my bars, and make it handle like a tractor!!

I have thought it through, the max speed I can do is 60mph in the UK, and the same in Europe. So the 33 brake will be more than sufficient. Will lighten the load on the rear wheel too.
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Post by: mickvp on 10 August 2013, 09:29:07 pm
Seen me heading for home with panniers?!? The bluddy bags are wider than my bars, and make it handle like a tractor!!
Genuine question: Will the Longest/Widest (heaviest?) Trailer available to you ride any less like a tractor? I genuinely dont know - no experience of riding with a trailer in tow.
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Post by: ChristoT on 10 August 2013, 09:55:52 pm
Seen me heading for home with panniers?!? The bluddy bags are wider than my bars, and make it handle like a tractor!!
Genuine question: Will the Longest/Widest (heaviest?) Trailer available to you ride any less like a tractor? I genuinely dont know - no experience of riding with a trailer in tow.

Possibly, but it'll be more comfy for me!! My reasons:

- The trailer can carry more than my panniers
- Will be waterproof (my panniers aren't)
- The bike will lean better round corners
- There will be less load on the rear wheel ( the mounting bracket for the tow bar will be fitted to the pillion peg mounts, and the trailer load will be 40% rear, 60& front over the trailer axle)

Acceleration will be down (no surprise), but cruising down the motorway should be that little bit nicer. And as I'll be doing 1,000 miles on motorways
on my way home via Holland - that's a good thing. AND it'll help me move out of Uni in 2 years' time.

A future Foccer (FB friend from a group) has a gold Fazer, and tows behind it without drama. And the friend helping me build mine tows a max size trailer... behind a twin cylinder 125!!  :eek And he says he hardle notices it, even when very well loaded.

I think ahead, I do.  :lol :lol
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Post by: mickvp on 10 August 2013, 09:58:56 pm
well there you go - learn something new everyday :)

although, if your mounting to the pillion peg, wont that mean the trailer affects the rear suspension on the bike? if you mounted it to the swingarmlike luke it would be "lighter" as it is unsprung weight?

I look forward to seeing it anyway, sounds like an interesting build (I asume you will have some sort of "swivel" mounting so you can still lean over with it fitted?)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 10 August 2013, 10:10:16 pm
"The bike will lean better round corners" - are you sure?
Ok, I see it for a one-off trip where you'll be using mostly motorways, but I definitely don't see it improving handling. Plus, you said about your panniers being wider than your bars, yet you're going for a 2 wheel design, "max width"?
Also think Mickvp may be right about where you mount it from, although I also wonder about the strain on the rear wheel spindle with Luke's example. Well, it's all been done before and I guess you'll have researched it thoroughly? I can't say I know a damn thing about it really.
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Post by: ChristoT on 10 August 2013, 10:49:35 pm
To avoid thread rape, may the trailer discussion continue here!  :lol

http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,9335.msg93637.html#msg93637 (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,9335.msg93637.html#msg93637)
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Post by: scubamarkt on 10 August 2013, 11:19:44 pm
Bought it, only done a few miles back from shop but I love it already, big smiles all round.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/aguqy2av.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/12/my7uqa4e.jpg)
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Post by: dickturpin on 10 August 2013, 11:28:58 pm
your first post scubamarkt....welcome to the forum
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Post by: Anquetil on 11 August 2013, 04:21:10 pm
Yesterday I bought a Shoei Qwest helmet to replace my old FM. I rode to the shop wearing the FM and wore the Qwest on the way home. First impression was that it was very noisy. This afternoon I went out on the Fazer for 25 minutes wearing the Qwest,( and earplugs ), and did various speeds, up to 70 mph, very noisy indeed. I came home and immediately did the same thing with the old FM. I am really pissed off as the FM is much quieter.
I then did the same rides on my XJ 600 with the same results.
  I had read some negative comments regarding noise on some sites but had also read some glowing tributes, so unfortunately I bought one. I don't know if I can stand the'jet engine' noise on longer rides,so as I am unemployed I will have to carry on with the old helmet. What a bastard ! £270 down the drain.
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Post by: Andy FZS on 11 August 2013, 04:47:47 pm
What did I do today.........had a ride up the coast to Bridlington then Whitby and came home more inland via Staxton, Foxholes , Sledmere, Wetwang then home in time to cook a fry up for dinner walked the dog in the afternoon. All in all not a bad day
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Post by: devilsyam on 11 August 2013, 05:19:40 pm
busy day in the man cave

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1150851_10151631800003800_1350109033_n.jpg)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 11 August 2013, 07:10:35 pm
Met up with Slimwilly and friend at Llandovery, good breakfast and then ride up to Llandrindod Wells following Slim's dodgy cornering lines :lol 
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 11 August 2013, 07:18:34 pm
After taking leave of Slim, went for a blat through the Elan Valley, to practice sheep dodging! A very satisfying day, 310 miles clocked up.
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Post by: devilsyam on 11 August 2013, 07:46:04 pm
sheep doggin ?
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 11 August 2013, 08:05:29 pm
Yeah, it's another kinky sex thing, don't worry about it... :lol
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Post by: Mick-H on 11 August 2013, 08:15:41 pm
Cut the screen down then spent hrs reading up on R1 front ends, I need to start saving.
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Post by: esetest on 11 August 2013, 08:31:08 pm
Gave her a good clean & lubed the chain , after the trip to Scotland she was in need of some TLC .
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Post by: devilsyam on 11 August 2013, 08:32:04 pm
kitted out the new bike r6 shock and trinketts

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/13580_10151632161983800_1897191455_n.jpg)
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Post by: Lawrence on 11 August 2013, 08:35:18 pm
Had my carbs balanced (thanks Deadeye  :thumbup )
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Post by: ChristoT on 11 August 2013, 09:31:46 pm
Bought a trailer for it!

It's a lovely bit of kit, a bit of work is required to make it easier to use with the bike, but should soon be a good 'un!
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Post by: Adrian6171 on 11 August 2013, 09:32:22 pm
Washed it :lol
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Post by: adeejaysdelight on 11 August 2013, 11:07:03 pm
Fitted the handlebar mount for my new sports cam  :D
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Post by: Mick-H on 11 August 2013, 11:07:16 pm
kitted out the new bike r6 shock and trinketts

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/13580_10151632161983800_1897191455_n.jpg)

I'll be keeping an eye on this with great interest, you going to put the R1 forks on?
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Post by: chromedome1975 on 12 August 2013, 06:45:27 am
just got back from a 600 miler this weekend! It needed a run after a 2 year lay up :lol
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Post by: Arfa on 12 August 2013, 07:04:18 am
Straightened out my fairing brackets, exhaust clamp and belly pan/bobbin mounts. Many thanks to Dead Eye for his help. However, found hole in downpipes - more shopping to do.
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Post by: scubamarkt on 12 August 2013, 08:08:42 am
I am going to tax it then Go for a blast..
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Post by: Jazz999 on 12 August 2013, 08:11:30 am
Got a new house for it yesterday, a mate has finished with his 'bike home' and has donated it to me :-) one of them up & over thingies, it's great! Reckon there's space for me to sleep in there too ^-^
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Post by: mickvp on 12 August 2013, 08:36:21 am
Got a new house for it yesterday, a mate has finished with his 'bike home' and has donated it to me :-) one of them up & over thingies, it's great! Reckon there's space for me to sleep in there too ^-^

Pics?
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Post by: Jazz999 on 12 August 2013, 09:46:43 am
Got a new house for it yesterday, a mate has finished with his 'bike home' and has donated it to me :-) one of them up & over thingies, it's great! Reckon there's space for me to sleep in there too ^-^

Pics?


Here ya go  :)



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Post by: mickvp on 12 August 2013, 09:54:45 am
thats quality!

Ive never seen one of those before (lived a sheltered life,me :lol).
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Post by: Jazz999 on 12 August 2013, 12:00:14 pm
thats quality!

Ive never seen one of those before (lived a sheltered life,me :lol).

No? They're brilliant, hankered after one for ages so I'm a lucky foccer!

Ebay they've got a good quality one for £125, I'll post the link if you like
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Jazz999 on 12 August 2013, 01:32:47 pm
Got a new house for it yesterday, a mate has finished with his 'bike home' and has donated it to me :-) one of them up & over thingies, it's great! Reckon there's space for me to sleep in there too ^-^


Pics?


Knew I could sleep on the bike in here O0

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Post by: mickvp on 12 August 2013, 01:46:34 pm
thats quality!

Ive never seen one of those before (lived a sheltered life,me :lol ).

No? They're brilliant, hankered after one for ages so I'm a lucky foccer!

Ebay they've got a good quality one for £125, I'll post the link if you like

please mate aye, that looks ideal, much better than a normal cover.
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Post by: Jazz999 on 12 August 2013, 04:19:59 pm
thats quality!

Ive never seen one of those before (lived a sheltered life,me :lol ).


No? They're brilliant, hankered after one for ages so I'm a lucky foccer!

Ebay they've got a good quality one for £125, I'll post the link if you like


please mate aye, that looks ideal, much better than a normal cover.


The one I saw a while ago isn't on there at mo but there's this one http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=120942716372

And a bit more pricey is http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=310679302266

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Post by: mr self destruct on 12 August 2013, 07:12:07 pm
Came back from a fortnight's holiday in Kent spent with a wife, pensioner in-laws and an arthritic dog in tow. Two weeks in a Mondeo meant I HAD to get out on the Fazer straight away!


So today what I did with my Fazer was wondered why the hell the battery was flat, and when charged up and tested (ran voltmeter between earth strap and -ve terminal) there was a 12v current flowing with everything switched off!  :'(
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Post by: noggythenog on 12 August 2013, 07:35:16 pm
thats quality!

Ive never seen one of those before (lived a sheltered life,me :lol ).
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No? They're brilliant, hankered after one for ages so I'm a lucky foccer!

Ebay they've got a good quality one for £125, I'll post the link if you like


please mate aye, that looks ideal, much better than a normal cover.


The one I saw a while ago isn't on there at mo but there's this one [url]http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=120942716372[/url] ([url]http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=120942716372[/url])

And a bit more pricey is [url]http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=310679302266[/url] ([url]http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=310679302266[/url])

 
Agreed these things are ace, i never knew they existed.
i shall call it the Wasp Nest since your bike looks like a wasp! :)
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Post by: Jazz999 on 12 August 2013, 07:57:11 pm
Lol like it :-)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 12 August 2013, 08:06:39 pm
Got a new house for it yesterday, a mate has finished with his 'bike home' and has donated it to me :-) one of them up & over thingies, it's great! Reckon there's space for me to sleep in there too ^-^

Pics?


Here ya go  :)

And it's even got it's own patio and flower garden! Now that's someone who really loves his Fazer!
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Post by: redthunder on 13 August 2013, 04:02:36 pm

Got a new house for it yesterday, a mate has finished with his 'bike home' and has donated it to me :-) one of them up & over thingies, it's great! Reckon there's space for me to sleep in there too ^-^

There room for a top box attached to it under that? Been thinking about picking one of those up
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Post by: Jazz999 on 13 August 2013, 05:14:20 pm
Not sure with top box attached but certainly with the rack. I can have a try later if u like & see if it will?
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Post by: lds1973 on 13 August 2013, 09:07:37 pm
changed the fork oil to 15w on my FZS600. The oil that came out of it was minging.
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Post by: Jazz999 on 13 August 2013, 09:18:26 pm
Not sure with top box attached but certainly with the rack. I can have a try later if u like & see if it will?

Cover won't close with top box in situ, and obviously you'd have to be in it to put it on after its closed! There's space around the bike to put it on the floor and still be under cover tho.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 13 August 2013, 09:20:24 pm
changed the fork oil to 15w on my FZS600. The oil that came out of it was minging.

 
Aaaaah, yes, the great smell of cat's piss! :lol
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Post by: slimwilly on 13 August 2013, 09:34:33 pm
Had to attend a trainig day at CREWE so took the Fazer, 180 miles round trip,  a good tuesday
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 14 August 2013, 05:10:12 pm
Took her in to have the stutter attended to. Better, but still not gone. The guy who looked at it, and myself, are convinced it's carb/fuel/air flow related. Just can't see it being electrical. Upset a lot of traffic in Cirencester testing it out after each stage of work, trying it around 3k rpm in each of the gears on a short stretch of dual carriageway between 2 roundabouts - up and down and up and down and...! I'm going to start a little thread on it in the thous section, rather than go into detail here. Pissed down all the way home, Oxford jacket is waterproof....apart from the zip! In other words, it ain't waterproof! My  Montane hiking over-trousers on the other hand kept my legs totally dry. Still love PR2s for wet weather riding.
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Post by: dazza on 14 August 2013, 05:38:24 pm
Fitted an Ohlins rear shock ....WOW....Should have done this a long time ago.
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Post by: Jazz999 on 14 August 2013, 06:25:11 pm
@Dazza Nice mate, fairly noticeable improvement then? Cheeky question - how much?
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Post by: dazza on 14 August 2013, 07:09:11 pm
@Dazza Nice mate, fairly noticeable improvement then? Cheeky question - how much?

Totally transformed the bike, you notice it as soon as you take it off the main stand, feels much firmer with less sag. No more bouncing on uneven roads. High speed corners are a breeze, even the lumpy  one near me. Gives you the confidence to edge your rear tyre and scrape your pegs on roundabouts. Bike feels more planted and more like a sports bike. I'm impressed. :)  As for the price. you know what these cost new, over £1k, even second hand I've seen them make over £500. There's a ropey one on fleabay for £400. I paid £295 delivered...Bargain 8) Thanks to spud for bringing this to my attention. ;)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 14 August 2013, 07:24:51 pm
@Dazza Nice mate, fairly noticeable improvement then? Cheeky question - how much?

Totally transformed the bike, you notice it as soon as you take it off the main stand, feels much firmer with less sag. No more bouncing on uneven roads. High speed corners are a breeze, even the lumpy  one near me. Gives you the confidence to edge your rear tyre and scrape your pegs on roundabouts. Bike feels more planted and more like a sports bike. I'm impressed. :)  As for the price. you know what these cost new, over £1k, even second hand I've seen them make over £500. There's a ropey one on fleabay for £400. I paid £295 delivered...Bargain 8)

When I replaced the rear shock on my last thou with a new Hagon item, the difference was wonderful. I can only imagine that the Ohlins would be even more so, plus it has so much more adjustment. I would just be worried that with all those adjustment options, I'd only tie myself in knots trying to set it up. Are you confident in this, or will you take it to a suspension specialist to set up?
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Post by: garyb on 14 August 2013, 07:29:53 pm
Re-assembled the engine and installed it back into the frame.

Hopefully it won't be long now till I have the FZS back on the road!
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Post by: dazza on 14 August 2013, 08:14:49 pm
Hi Nick, I know where you're coming from, suspension settings can get a bit confusing for me too. The previous rider was the same weight as me and tbh it feels right so far. That just leaves the preload to play with so pretty basic. As for taking it to a specialist, there are some pretty knowledgeable foccer's on here so may be picking their brains in the future.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 14 August 2013, 08:39:25 pm
Hi Nick, I know where you're coming from, suspension settings can get a bit confusing for me too. The previous rider was the same weight as me and tbh it feels right so far. That just leaves the preload to play with so pretty basic. As for taking it to a specialist, there are some pretty knowledgeable foccer's on here so may be picking their brains in the future.

Personally, if I thought it was a major improvement just as it was, I'd probably accept that and leave it, cos I'm one very lazy foccer! But I would also always wonder what it could be like if it was set up by someone who really knew their stuff. On the other hand I also think that a road set up is always going to involve a certain amount of compromise as it has to cope with so many different surfaces, carrying luggage and/or pillions etc. And on the 3rd hand ( :lol ) I know that the handling of your bike is now going to be far superior to that of mine anyway! Hey ho, it's the variation that keeps life interesting... :rolleyes
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Post by: Punkstig on 14 August 2013, 11:42:53 pm
Fitted the thou rear shock to my 600 foxeye, looking forward to riding it in anger now!
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Post by: Anquetil on 15 August 2013, 03:15:14 pm
I took the bike to Woods in Abergele for it's 18000 mile service, dodging the showers there and back. Chin curtain for Qwest helmet awaiting me on return. I've already fitted ear pads, so if the chin curtain makes no difference to the horrendous noise levels there's nothing else to try. Out for a ride tomorrow so will try it then.
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Post by: garyb on 15 August 2013, 10:19:27 pm
Got the engine connected back up after the removal for the new camchain, she started first time and is lovely and quiet now!

I am delighted with it and that I was able to do it myself, roll on the weekend and a nice ride out!
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Post by: Dead Eye on 16 August 2013, 06:49:31 pm
Went to try and sort out the suspension - got one damper rod loose then the others wouldn't budge. Then the bike decided to fall off the centre stand and trolley jack and fall over ... seriously considering just giving up and getting rid of it. I'm just sick and fed up of simple jobs becoming impossible because of some stupid paradoxical issue; aka you need to undo this bolt - that bolt won't undo - well you need to undo it - well it won't come undone and so on and on and on...
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Post by: ChristoT on 16 August 2013, 06:53:26 pm
Went to try and sort out the suspension - got one damper rod loose then the others wouldn't budge. Then the bike decided to fall off the centre stand and trolley jack and fall over ... seriously considering just giving up and getting rid of it. I'm just sick and fed up of simple jobs becoming impossible because of some stupid paradoxical issue; aka you need to undo this bolt - that bolt won't undo - well you need to undo it - well it won't come undone and so on and on and on...

 :(

Hang in there, bud!
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 16 August 2013, 07:46:52 pm
Went to try and sort out the suspension - got one damper rod loose then the others wouldn't budge. Then the bike decided to fall off the centre stand and trolley jack and fall over ... seriously considering just giving up and getting rid of it. I'm just sick and fed up of simple jobs becoming impossible because of some stupid paradoxical issue; aka you need to undo this bolt - that bolt won't undo - well you need to undo it - well it won't come undone and so on and on and on...

Maybe you need time to go off and think and do other things for a bit. Come back to the bike when you feel fresher about it. :)
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Post by: ChristoT on 16 August 2013, 07:59:29 pm
Went to try and sort out the suspension - got one damper rod loose then the others wouldn't budge. Then the bike decided to fall off the centre stand and trolley jack and fall over ... seriously considering just giving up and getting rid of it. I'm just sick and fed up of simple jobs becoming impossible because of some stupid paradoxical issue; aka you need to undo this bolt - that bolt won't undo - well you need to undo it - well it won't come undone and so on and on and on...

Maybe you need time to go off and think and do other things for a bit. Come back to the bike when you feel fresher about it. :)

What Nick Crisp said.

Any fettling to do on your MG?
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Post by: Dead Eye on 16 August 2013, 08:10:26 pm
No fettling - needs a gearbox change but I can't proceed with that if I don't have any transport

Bike is just being a pain in the ass and I'm fed up. Might just stick the old forks on it and see how it rides - probably not a good idea and I need to get it off of the floor first... not sure how the hell I'm going to manage that at current
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Post by: ChristoT on 16 August 2013, 08:20:21 pm
No fettling - needs a gearbox change but I can't proceed with that if I don't have any transport

Bike is just being a pain in the ass and I'm fed up. Might just stick the old forks on it and see how it rides - probably not a good idea and I need to get it off of the floor first... not sure how the hell I'm going to manage that at current

Is your shoulder still focced then?

Any chance of getting lazy Foccers (read Exup  ;) ) with too much time on their hands to be your muscles? What abourt Fuzzy?
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Post by: Dead Eye on 16 August 2013, 10:45:18 pm
Shoulder is mostly healed - can't lift particularly heavy weights but its healed up relatively well, still some residual pain left
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Post by: Andy FZS on 16 August 2013, 11:04:52 pm
I refitted the 600 shock and spring as could not get any clearance to the expansion bottle with the 1000 shock.  I've ground the frame to get the eye to line up stripped both shocks to swap the springs and spent the last three nights in the garage and all I've achieved is lubricating the suspension pivots, it's now all back to standard. So either I'm to picky or I missed something.  Answers on a postcard please...
Fed up Andy
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Post by: slimwilly on 18 August 2013, 01:08:20 pm
I have just been for a spin on lovely dry roads to Gloucester and purchased an Action Cam3  720p and 16mb mini sd card HD from maplins .
So now look out , a movie i can make!!!! :lol
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Post by: Jacko on 18 August 2013, 01:28:28 pm
Just done oil and filter,
changed plugs
Checked air filter (ok)
Plug caps cleaned up
freed up pillion pegs.
cleaned brakes, topped up rear master cylinder.
checked it all works

off for chain and sprockets with MOT tomorrow. 15 years and 73,000 miles,  should breeze through it ;)

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Post by: wezdavo on 18 August 2013, 01:38:35 pm
I refitted the 600 shock and spring as could not get any clearance to the expansion bottle with the 1000 shock.  I've ground the frame to get the eye to line up stripped both shocks to swap the springs and spent the last three nights in the garage and all I've achieved is lubricating the suspension pivots, it's now all back to standard. So either I'm to picky or I missed something.  Answers on a postcard please...
Fed up Andy

http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,5396.msg55109.html#msg55109 (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,5396.msg55109.html#msg55109)
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Post by: noggythenog on 18 August 2013, 01:57:43 pm
I have just been for a spin on lovely dry roads to Gloucester and purchased an Action Cam3  720p and 16mb mini sd card HD from maplins .
So now look out , a movie i can make!!!! :lol
Blue bike + movie making = Blue Movie Productions. :b
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Post by: Andy FZS on 18 August 2013, 05:44:10 pm
Wezdavo, cheers for the link. Once I've done all the wife's jobs I'll have another look, I did take the bolts out of the expansion bottle but it seemed reluctant to move.  Maybe I just need to try harder, hmm that sounds familiar from somewhere. Lol
Andy
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Post by: ChristoT on 18 August 2013, 07:38:20 pm
Had a brilliant rideout to Brackley with some Foccers. Nice getting to meet some new Foccers, and get to know others better!

I also now know I must never challenge Doddsie to a drinking game that involves beer.  :eek :eek :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 18 August 2013, 07:45:52 pm
Had a brilliant rideout to Brackley with some Foccers. Nice getting to meet some new Foccers, and get to know others better!

I also now know I must never challenge Doddsie to a drinking game that involves beer.  :eek :eek :lol :lol :lol

You got home ok then? Was worried you might forget where you were again!
Good chat about music, hope you enjoy Will Killeen. PM with email address on it's way in a sec.
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Post by: dBfazer600 on 18 August 2013, 09:11:01 pm
Thrashed her to and from Cleethorps playing tag with some power rangers one of which was a ZZ1400 doing 150 to keep up. Fantastic day.

Daz
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Post by: esetest on 18 August 2013, 09:53:50 pm
Had the front sprocket cover off  to check the front sprocket , then spent 2 hours cleaning out the old lube , went through a whole can of degreaser .
Later in the day , took the Fazer for a blast down to Cheddar up through the Gorge and then back home . Nearly got squashed between 2 cagers when the car in front decided to do a u turn in front of me and the BMW behind nearly ran into the back of me when i slammed on  the brakes  to miss the car in  front  .
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Post by: slimwilly on 18 August 2013, 10:12:10 pm
I have just been for a spin on lovely dry roads to Gloucester and purchased an Action Cam3  720p and 16mb mini sd card HD from maplins .
So now look out , a movie i can make!!!! :lol
Blue bike + movie making = Blue Movie Productions. :b


Tried it out and it works well, sound no good though,,
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Post by: JodyWheelieschool on 19 August 2013, 07:51:03 pm
Learnt how to get my knee down, so happy!  :D 


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Post by: noggythenog on 19 August 2013, 07:57:53 pm
Hey Jody, not seen you on here much but looks like you've been having plenty fun time without us..
i'm not confident about getting my knee down to be honest, when im approaching a corner i feel like i'll upset the bike too much by trying to shift my fat arse across the seat, any tips about the weight on the seat issue, how far before a corner do you shift across?
 
fras
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Post by: JodyWheelieschool on 19 August 2013, 08:04:19 pm
Hey Jody, not seen you on here much but looks like you've been having plenty fun time without us..
i'm not confident about getting my knee down to be honest, when im approaching a corner i feel like i'll upset the bike too much by trying to shift my fat arse across the seat, any tips about the weight on the seat issue, how far before a corner do you shift across?
 
fras


I guess I'll have to get my lazy arse down to some meets haha! There is plenty of tutorials on YouTube that will help you, but you've got to find a way that is comfortable for you and go with that! Not all corners will be the same so you kind of have to use your own judgement! I usually set myself up with speed and positioning right before entering the corner and shift my arse into place, As you can see it's more of my left thigh on the seat and me hanging off,  it's harder to get much lower due to the low foot pegs on the Fazers...


Jody
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Post by: ChristoT on 19 August 2013, 08:06:44 pm
Surely moving ones backside that far over isn't helping corner faster / improving balance?
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Post by: JodyWheelieschool on 19 August 2013, 08:16:28 pm
Surely moving ones backside that far over isn't helping corner faster / improving balance?


It's what's comfortable for me when getting my knee down, the bike physically will not lean much further, and it's surprising how much you can vary your speed whilst you have your knee down. I can go through a tight hairpin corner a load faster than I can if I didn't get it down, so I'd say it does help...
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Post by: noggythenog on 19 August 2013, 08:23:08 pm
it's harder to get much lower due to the low foot pegs on the Fazers...



Have you jacked the bike up with smaller dog bones?, gives a little extra ground clearance & tighter turning.
Also is that a Simmi end can?, looks like mine from what i can see.
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Post by: JodyWheelieschool on 19 August 2013, 08:28:41 pm
it's harder to get much lower due to the low foot pegs on the Fazers...



Have you jacked the bike up with smaller dog bones?, gives a little extra ground clearance & tighter turning.
Also is that a Simmi end can?, looks like mine from what i can see.


The bike is jacked up at the rear and the forks dropped through around an 3cm, also have aftermarket footpegs which are a little smaller... It's actually a scorpion carbon fibre can! Sounds so nice!  :lol
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Post by: noggythenog on 19 August 2013, 08:56:01 pm
well nice bike buddy, something a bit different there.
 
keep up the stunting, but stay safe! 8)
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Post by: Mattsplat on 19 August 2013, 09:02:09 pm
New oil and filter, twiddled with the suspension and got confused by the rebound being on the right fork top and the compression being on the left...

I am correct about the rebound/comp being on different fork legs arent I....???
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Post by: Grahamm on 19 August 2013, 10:28:23 pm
Learnt how to get my knee down, so happy!  :D 

You might not be so happy when you realise that, unless that's a private road, you've just left evidence of yourself engaged in Careless Riding (the wheelie) and your number plate so you can be traced...  :stop
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Post by: ChristoT on 19 August 2013, 10:42:00 pm
Learnt how to get my knee down, so happy!  :D 

You might not be so happy when you realise that, unless that's a private road, you've just left evidence of yourself engaged in Careless Riding (the wheelie) and your number plate so you can be traced...  :stop

Looks like a wheelie school's track to me... ;)
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Post by: slimwilly on 20 August 2013, 06:58:47 am
Learnt how to get my knee down, so happy!  :D 

You might not be so happy when you realise that, unless that's a private road, you've just left evidence of yourself engaged in Careless Riding (the wheelie) and your number plate so you can be traced...  :stop


Ca;m down grandad  !!!! :)
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Post by: Skippernick on 20 August 2013, 10:25:52 am
Learnt how to get my knee down, so happy!  :D 

You might not be so happy when you realise that, unless that's a private road, you've just left evidence of yourself engaged in Careless Riding (the wheelie) and your number plate so you can be traced...  :stop


Ca;m down grandad  !!!! :)


Tis true though.
I think Grahamm was just giving a friendly warning.
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Post by: inditime on 20 August 2013, 11:25:18 am
Nothing, looked at it on the lift. Looks really sad all in bits just to get two new exhaust studs in.
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Post by: JZS 600 on 20 August 2013, 02:54:44 pm
I think if I leaned off the bike that much I'd never lever myself back on the seat!   :)
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Post by: dazza on 20 August 2013, 03:45:51 pm
Changed a rear light bulb. The downside to having a modified rear....What a kafuffle.
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Post by: Dead Eye on 20 August 2013, 03:59:11 pm
Got back out in to the garage. Leant the bike right over on to its side and refitted the forks and front wheel so that I could finally lift it back upright and put it back on the centre stand after its little escape attempt last week. So now its secured by 4 axle stands so shouldn't be going anywhere this time.

Unfortunately found out that the bolt on the top of the old '99 forks is a size not in my collection so that sort of stopped me in my tracks for the day. But at least progress has been made. I was surprised at the lack of damage to the downpipes as well - they were holding a fair bit of weight for a while there and haven't deformed at all
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Post by: Anquetil on 20 August 2013, 06:15:56 pm
Left Wrexham at 8-30am for Bala-Dolgellau-Machynlleth-Tal y Bont-up the mountain road to Nant y moch reservoir-down the other side to Ponterwyd-Aberystwyth promenade for dinner, and back home via Machynlleth,Dolgellau,Bala. 188 miles and very little traffic. A really nice ride.
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Post by: stinch182 on 20 August 2013, 06:54:12 pm
Fitted the belly pan to my bike . It's got some marks but looks good ! Was pretty easy really !
Adz
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Post by: jonesthesteam on 21 August 2013, 06:01:23 pm
Fitted my new eBay £99 380mm not quite a stubby endcan (easy fit, seems good quality and sounds very nice) and then rode the estuary / coast road in glorious sunshine from Exeter down to Babbacombe, thru Starcross, Dawlish and Teignmouth to meet an old buddy for coffee, then blasted back up the A380.....nice day.


Jonesy

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Post by: snapper on 21 August 2013, 06:21:36 pm
well as shocking as it may sound ! and as its not my birthday even i went for a ride and actually got it out the garage
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Post by: redthunder on 22 August 2013, 05:40:27 pm
Paid a mechanic to replace the piston seals all round yesterday, seals off ebay €40 and 6 hours worth of labour (some were tough b*stards) all in €160 for a brake overhaul. He mentioned I needed new pads all round so went out today and bought some EBC HH pads for the front and fitted them. Yet to break them in, work tonight will give me an idea what they are like.
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Post by: mickvp on 22 August 2013, 08:07:24 pm
Changed the (as it turned out) glazed pads for new ones :)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 22 August 2013, 08:12:22 pm
But they were worn to limits too, right? Not trying to teach granny what to do with her eggs, but you wouldn't replace them just cos they're glazed?
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Post by: ChristoT on 23 August 2013, 12:33:14 am
Got my tow hitch welded up and fitted!
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Post by: garyb on 23 August 2013, 08:38:04 am
Got my tow hitch welded up and fitted!
:eek
 
To the bike?
 
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Post by: mickvp on 23 August 2013, 11:51:18 am
But they were worn to limits too, right? Not trying to teach granny what to do with her eggs, but you wouldn't replace them just cos they're glazed?

Nope, still a bit of life on them, I've kept the pads so I can dicky them up if I need them, but for the peace of mind I put the new ones in since I had them. I think it was the original pads as well (sumitomo ones?), so I don't mind putting new ones in. The ferodo platinum ones feel much better anyway, so glad I've done it.

Just need to do the brake lines now :lol
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Post by: stevierst on 23 August 2013, 01:09:54 pm
Just fitted a waterproof charging socket and phone carrier to the fz1, then spent the next hour sewing conductive thread into the index finger of my left glove so I can use my phone with gloves on. It works too! :D
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Post by: ChristoT on 23 August 2013, 11:24:43 pm
Got my tow hitch welded up and fitted!
:eek
 
To the bike?

Yep.  8)

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Post by: scubamarkt on 23 August 2013, 11:41:04 pm
I did the headlight mod, now have new bulbs and both work on dip loads better...
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Post by: slimwilly on 24 August 2013, 06:36:52 am
Got my tow hitch welded up and fitted!
:eek
 
To the bike?

Yep.  8) 




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That just is so so sad !!!


And they were probably nice people before they got run over :'(
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 24 August 2013, 11:20:30 am
Yeah, but at least he's now got somewhere to hide the evidence....
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Post by: devilsyam on 24 August 2013, 12:34:39 pm
Not a pi55 take but I wouldn't use that frame to pull skin off milk way to flimsy flat bar jeez box section min for torsional strengh let alone load
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Post by: ChristoT on 24 August 2013, 12:37:49 pm
Not a pi55 take but I wouldn't use that frame to pull skin off milk way to flimsy flat bar jeez box section min for torsional strengh let alone load

It's not box, it's solid steel. Seemed OK yesterday, will use it on the bike, checking at regular intervals to see if it needs any further bracing
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Post by: Dead Eye on 24 August 2013, 10:21:59 pm
Is it still connected to the bike - yes - no further bracing required

*10 mins later*

Is it still connected to the bike - uhh... no... - much more bracing required... once I find it...
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Post by: ChristoT on 24 August 2013, 10:24:34 pm
Is it still connected to the bike - yes - no further bracing required

*10 mins later*

Is it still connected to the bike - uhh... no... - much more bracing required... once I find it...

I think I'd notice half the frame getting ripped off...  :eek
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Post by: Dead Eye on 24 August 2013, 10:41:39 pm
You didn't notice that verge creeping up on you... on a straight road...  :evil :evil :evil
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Post by: Skippernick on 24 August 2013, 10:57:13 pm
You didn't notice that verge creeping up on you... on a straight road...  :evil :evil :evil


Oh harsh :lol
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Post by: ChristoT on 24 August 2013, 11:01:15 pm
You didn't notice that verge creeping up on you... on a straight road...  :evil :evil :evil

Because that is straight...  :rolleyes

Remind me never to touch your spare forks!

51.237585,-1.381307 is where the off happened - after that corner. AND I had an SR125 up my arse, pushing me further in than usual.
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Post by: ChristoT on 26 August 2013, 09:54:27 pm
Had a great day, took the trailer for high speed road trials, and discovered it doesn't like going above 60mph. Might be better loaded. Had a relaxed bimble down the M3 to Fareham to claim a cuppa and a chat from Fireblake. Good ride, good tea, good company! :)

Now get those wheels sorted, Mickey! :lol
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Post by: fazersharp on 26 August 2013, 11:48:13 pm
You know one of the questions the insurance ask you. "do you have any modifications" what on earth are you going to say. And you do know that your insurance in any mis hap will be null and void 
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Post by: ChristoT on 27 August 2013, 12:03:40 am
The insurers have been notified, the extras aren't covered for fire or theft, but the lot, trailer included, is 3rd party protected. At no extra cost.

It's amazing, I don't think they give a fuck! Wicked Quotes are my brokers, very helpful over the phone too. :)
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Post by: fazersharp on 27 August 2013, 12:14:17 am
Ok you are all good then, forgive me for assuming :o
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Post by: Punkstig on 27 August 2013, 08:41:50 am
'Does your bike have a sidecar fitted?'


'Yes, but its fitted at the rear!'
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Post by: ChristoT on 27 August 2013, 10:30:23 pm
'Does your bike have a sidecar fitted?'


'Yes, but its fitted at the rear!'

Punk - you'll get to admire the rack on Sunday, and I plan to stop off for an hour or so at South Mimms services Sunday next (8th)  to show off the trailer to Foccers on the way to Holland.  :)
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Post by: Dead Eye on 27 August 2013, 11:00:23 pm
Ooh, I may actually be on the road then so may well pop along to say hello
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Post by: ChristoT on 27 August 2013, 11:29:53 pm
Ooh, I may actually be on the road then so may well pop along to say hello

Will post up a meet thread when I know what I'm doing!  :)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 27 August 2013, 11:39:56 pm
.....when I know what I'm doing!  :)

Never happen  :rollin
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Post by: Dead Eye on 28 August 2013, 06:02:10 pm
Forks reassembled and re-attached plus front wheel and calipers back on. Generator cover removed, replaced and refitted. Tested my handlebars - they are definitely bent but I think I can get away with them not fouling the tank

Need to order a new set of lights though which is certainly going to hurt my bank balance (only spent about £20-30 so far) plus at least one front indicator which I think got left on the road after the crash...

Certainly getting there, it looks more like a bike now :D
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 28 August 2013, 08:29:03 pm
Just did my little evening ride again, won't be able to before long as the evenings are already drawing in  :(
After the short run to Burford, crossing the A40, I then turn right for Chipping Norton on the A361 - fast, winding and open.
Just as I reach C/N, I turn right onto the B4026 and this is where the real fun begins. What a brilliant little road! Tight, twisty, up and down, with a few short fast stretches, it's got the lot! The gravel has really settled down and cleared up now, and the surface is once again grippy, and much smoother now.
Stig, if you're reading this, it knocks the B4030 into a cocked hat! (I sneaked a look at that one earlier today).
First time I explored this route, it took just about an hour - now down to 40 mins, but still using due care where necessary of course.
That's me happy for the day  :b   :)
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Post by: ChristoT on 28 August 2013, 08:35:10 pm
Trailer finished!  :D

Pics tomorrow on the trailer thread (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,9335.msg97247/topicseen.html#msg97247)!
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Post by: Liroka on 29 August 2013, 11:22:00 am
I have loaned it to a mate because a part of his BMW K100LT went up in flames yesterday.  :eek 







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Post by: t140 on 29 August 2013, 12:30:55 pm
New MOT no advisories  :)
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Post by: ChristoT on 30 August 2013, 07:43:26 pm
Tuning it up for LoFos on Sunday!

Did an impressive wiring job on the 12V though. It was meant to be on when the ignition was off, and off when the ignition was off - but it's the opposite!! How the hell did I manage that?!?
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Post by: noggythenog on 31 August 2013, 04:00:13 pm
Fitted my Renthal 758's,got all the switch gear back together, Fitted my cnc levers, fitted the fairing frame & did a mock up of my new fairing & it looks sweet.


Tried fitting my bar end mirrors but couldnt because the renthals have a 13mm internal diameter instead of the standard 18mm,the rubber insert was too big so I've emailed the company to ask them if it's as simple as sending me a smaller rubber insert.


After much looking, & looking again...i cant fit the bar end mirrors to Renthals :\ ,so ill send them back & get some standard bar mount mirrors instead.
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Post by: Punkstig on 31 August 2013, 04:42:46 pm
I'm not allowed to say what I did with mine today!
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 31 August 2013, 04:59:10 pm
I'm not allowed to say what I did with mine today!

Ok, so tell us what you did with your bike instead?  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Punkstig on 31 August 2013, 05:31:06 pm
She swore me to secrecy!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 31 August 2013, 06:02:00 pm
It's sweet that you call it "she", but just make sure you wash off the carbon from that exhaust, it can cause a nasty rash!
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Post by: ChristoT on 31 August 2013, 06:09:26 pm
It's sweet that you call it "she", but just make sure you wash off the carbon from that exhaust, it can cause a nasty rash!

You are a bad man.  :lol :lol :lol

Rewired the 12V (correctly this time!), checked tyre pressures, took the baffles out of the zorst, will clean it and fill up later. Roll on LoFos, and a free cuppa off Nick!  :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Punkstig on 31 August 2013, 07:29:42 pm
It's sweet that you call it "she", but just make sure you wash off the carbon from that exhaust, it can cause a nasty rash!


Its fine, I just use the removable baffle as a condom!
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Post by: Dead Eye on 31 August 2013, 07:38:26 pm
 :pokefun

 :useless
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Post by: mickvp on 31 August 2013, 07:39:55 pm
Fitted some iridium plugs, started rubbing down the engine before painting it, and balanced the carbs again.
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Post by: red98 on 31 August 2013, 07:43:55 pm
check oil level,clean and lubed chain,check and adjust tyre pressure..........LOFO`S ARE GO GO GO :lol
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Post by: ChristoT on 31 August 2013, 09:04:53 pm
Cleaned it, and now swearing at that mother foccing 12V again!!

I don't know what the foc is wrong with the foccing thing, but it appears to have blown up my 12V to USB charger. What the foc is it this time?!?  :wall

Am not a happy bunny.  >:
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Post by: garyb on 31 August 2013, 09:10:38 pm
Stripped the front calipers and gave them a good clean. Fitted a new set of EBC HH pads and a new fuel filter.

All set for a blast in the morning!
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Post by: dBfazer600 on 01 September 2013, 12:18:09 am
Focced it up by doing a service and no idea why my pride and joy is playing up

Daz
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Post by: JZS 600 on 01 September 2013, 01:58:28 pm
Went on a ROSPA assessment ride, very good!
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Post by: steeeve66 on 01 September 2013, 02:17:40 pm
Went on a ROSPA assessment ride, very good!

Was that in Kent? I tried RoSPA in Kent and didn't hear from them for 4 months so gave up - did you have to wait long for your assessment?
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Post by: JZS 600 on 01 September 2013, 02:44:48 pm
Yeah, Kent,turned up and did it this morning,.,, no fuss, did the assessment and now will be allocated an instructor to take me through.


First Sunday of every month, Mickeys Diner, no appointment necessary it seems
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Post by: steeeve66 on 01 September 2013, 02:47:21 pm
Yeah, Kent,turned up and did it this morning,.,, no fuss, did the assessment and now will be allocated an instructor to take me through.


First Sunday of every month, Mickeys Diner, no appointment necessary it seems

Maybe it was me then. A worry...  :rolleyes
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Post by: stinch182 on 01 September 2013, 07:14:44 pm
Rode 170 miles with 7 mates from work through Wales and some fab roads .
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Post by: JZS 600 on 01 September 2013, 07:33:30 pm
Nice blue Fazer mate.
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Post by: stinch182 on 01 September 2013, 08:56:45 pm
Thanks mate owned it 2 weeks now and have loved every single minute .
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Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 01 September 2013, 09:40:41 pm
Whent on LoFo's blat to Cotswolds...

And survived to tell the tale.  :lol

(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s85/adthebad/2013-09-01144956_zpsedcd2f50.jpg) (http://s150.photobucket.com/user/adthebad/media/2013-09-01144956_zpsedcd2f50.jpg.html)

Christo's Fazer diceded to have a lay down and sleep. Glad he's ok.

(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s85/adthebad/2013-09-01132607_zps6e567a2e.jpg) (http://s150.photobucket.com/user/adthebad/media/2013-09-01132607_zps6e567a2e.jpg.html)


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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 01 September 2013, 09:42:26 pm
Note that the towbar survived unscathed...
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Post by: ChristoT on 01 September 2013, 10:50:47 pm
Note that the towbar survived unscathed...

The road didn't. The towbar decided to play at being a plough! There's a nice gouge there now...
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Post by: mickvp on 01 September 2013, 11:10:23 pm
Note that the towbar survived unscathed...

The road didn't. The towbar decided to play at being a plough! There's a nice gouge there now...

well.....?!?

What happened then? are YOU injured?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 01 September 2013, 11:38:49 pm
Note that the towbar survived unscathed...

The road didn't. The towbar decided to play at being a plough! There's a nice gouge there now...

well.....?!?

What happened then? are YOU injured?

No, I'm fine. Worst injury sustained was a sprained thumb. I'm still in shock I think though...

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Post by: mickvp on 01 September 2013, 11:43:25 pm
well thats the main thing, then.

Bikes can be fixed and replaced mate, harder to replace a kneecap (I should know). Lucky to come off so unscathed going by the condition of the bike too :)
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Post by: Lez72 on 02 September 2013, 06:36:11 pm
Ordered a new fuel filter, an oil gallery plug and suitable O Ring and the upgraded front sprocket nut and tab washer from Fowlers. Also ordered a stainless rear 'Venhill' brakeline  :)
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Post by: mr self destruct on 02 September 2013, 07:38:02 pm
Almost got sideswiped by a Range Rover coming out of a side road. I was doing 30mph and the doddering old twat even made eye contact with me before pulling out!


Go to say that swerve manoeuvre in the Mod 1 has proved its worth!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 04 September 2013, 06:25:06 pm
Decided the weather was too good to sit here working, so I went for a run up the Morestead Road to Winchester and back along the A272 to Loomies to practice my right hand bends :)

Although, annoyingly, I got stuck behind traffic on the Esses and Cottage Corner (for those who know them) :(
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Post by: slimwilly on 04 September 2013, 06:40:08 pm
Decided the weather was too good to sit here working, so I went for a run up the Morestead Road to Winchester and back along the A272 to Loomies to practice my right hand bends :)

Although, annoyingly, I got stuck behind traffic on the Esses and Cottage Corner (for those who know them) :(


= roundabouts
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Post by: JZS 600 on 04 September 2013, 06:41:36 pm
Booked a trip to the Vosges Mountains today  :)
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Post by: bigbluebear on 04 September 2013, 07:07:52 pm
Took the day off and went to Inveraray via Loch Lomond crianlarach tyndrum dalmally and then onto Largs 230 miles
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Post by: Stradaman on 04 September 2013, 07:26:41 pm
Sun out, day off, Nice ride out from Essex, into Suffolk, Norfolk and home again, still getting to know the bike, couple of stops for a sticky bun and a cup of tea, found some nice quiet roads ,plenty of long sweepers, country lanes about as good as it gets, Tyres run in, bike wiped over and clean, Dinner and an ice cream, jobs a good un ! :)
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Post by: nsr500v4 on 04 September 2013, 08:15:47 pm
Swapped the swingarm for one without knackered adjusters! All good, just in time for the weekend  ;)
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Post by: Dead Eye on 04 September 2013, 08:21:13 pm
Re-attached the front mudguard, finally got round to fitting the new tax disc after nearly 2 months of it sitting on my desk... then looked at it...

Waiting on new bar end weights and indicator :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JZS 600 on 05 September 2013, 05:38:09 pm
One day I'll get around to fitting the fender extender that I ordered this time last year,,,,,
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Post by: tony22 on 06 September 2013, 03:31:52 pm
Up to 97k on the way to work this morning :) celebrated with a redline blast :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: nsr500v4 on 07 September 2013, 10:47:41 am
Stripped and lubed the EXUP Valve, had to tap out one of the holes as someone has been hamfisted fitting it last time! All done, just to make sure it still works now!
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Post by: mickvp on 07 September 2013, 04:32:13 pm
fitted a braided goodrigde hose to the rear of the 600. was supposed to be fitting new pads too, but it looks as though ive either had the wrong ones sent, ordered the wrong ones, or the previous owner has fitted a different rear caliper (it looks right though so probably A or B).

Hopefully get a dry couple of hours and get the front two lines fitted. then tomorrow ive got an oil change and K&N oil filter to go on.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 07 September 2013, 07:09:43 pm
Getting pissed off trying to figure out why the alarm was beeping every 3 minutes.
Everything worked fine, it armed/disarmed ok, went off ok, nothing was wrong with it except for this annoying beep. I've been pulling my hair out for a week trying to find why it was doing it.


Err yeah, in a pile of shit in my garage next to the bike there was a smoke alarm warning me of its low battery.  :o
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 07 September 2013, 07:20:43 pm
Quote
smoke alarm warning me of its low battery
:rollin :rollin :rollin
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Post by: mickvp on 07 September 2013, 08:14:00 pm
managed to get my oil and filter changed during a break in the weather there (even though i had to hammer a screwdriver through the old filter to get the bastid off!). just got my front braided lines to do in the morning now :)
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Post by: noggythenog on 07 September 2013, 08:15:46 pm
managed to get my oil and filter changed during a break in the weather there (even though i had to hammer a screwdriver through the old filter to get the bastid off!). just got my front braided lines to do in the morning now :)

All part of the fun Mick :) , did you replace with a K&N to save yourself the fun next time?, you could save the fun up for something else even more fun then :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 07 September 2013, 08:20:11 pm
I did actually :lol much handier having that nut on there. also followed the haynes book of lies and put the bike on the side stand instead of the centre stand as my instincts told me to. this meant the oil came straight out and ran down the sidestand onto my drive instead of into the catch pan as well, so I got to spend an hour cleaning my drive afterwards too. lucky me :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 07 September 2013, 08:24:20 pm
I did actually :lol much handier having that nut on there. also followed the haynes book of lies and put the bike on the side stand instead of the centre stand as my instincts told me to. this meant the oil came straight out and ran down the sidestand onto my drive instead of into the catch pan as well, so I got to spend an hour cleaning my drive afterwards too. lucky me :rollin

he he, yep that's exactly the same fun i had, thought i could just crack open the plug & it would gently flow out, nope! the plug fell out & oil pissed everywhere & all my poxy little funnels filled up & overflowed straight away :'( , same story when i changed the coolant.
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Post by: mickvp on 07 September 2013, 08:28:06 pm
ha, sounds about right. as you say though, all part of the fun, and keeps you on your toes.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: CRH on 07 September 2013, 08:32:15 pm
I did actually :lol much handier having that nut on there. also followed the haynes book of lies and put the bike on the side stand instead of the centre stand as my instincts told me to. this meant the oil came straight out and ran down the sidestand onto my drive instead of into the catch pan as well, so I got to spend an hour cleaning my drive afterwards too. lucky me :rollin
.....tip for you mick ;) ....next time you change your oil get a old washing up bowl and put your side stand in it ;) .....only wiping down you will have then is the sidestand!!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 07 September 2013, 08:34:40 pm
Thats the worst bit mate, i actually have a big oil catch tray i was using, but just never thought it would come out that way, so never bothered putting the side stand in it. ill know for next time anyway :lol
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Post by: midden on 07 September 2013, 09:46:33 pm
Took for a ride


gravesend around cobham
gravesend to sevenoaks and some surrounding villages via meopham west kingsdown otford blah de blah
On to M25 and passed Gatwick off to east grinstead
Slightly lost now (but not really as I know I'm in england) mobile phone flat
don't ya love bikes in these situations :lol


in to tunbridge wells , tunbridge, paddock wood then turn at maidstone to borough green and back through meopham after slight detor to green man pud as clutch fingers had gone stiff and arse was a farts breath to dying:)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 08 September 2013, 03:08:18 pm
fitted my new 2 line braided hose setup, and flushed the brakes with new fluid.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Davebo on 08 September 2013, 07:44:07 pm
1. Abandoned a ride to Cadwell yesterday. (Had to take the car)
2. Bump started it today to see if would run.
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3. Decided to but a new battery.  :'(


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Post by: bigsteve on 08 September 2013, 08:04:03 pm
 Removed downpipes from Mrs's fzs600 boxeye  :eek  pleased with my self as removed all nuts with no studs snapping  :lol
 
  hoping blowing was gaskets but ha ho middle 2 downpipes rusted  under the mounts  :'(
 
  so spent couple of hours cleaning up the studs/nuts  ready for refitting
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: lew600fazer on 08 September 2013, 08:35:01 pm
Rode roads like this today, 6 of use in total had some fun with a new guy in our group he was on a Honda 600 Hornet, them wee bastards can shift, his skills are greater than mine but we had a buzz. Heading towards the Jalon valley. The weather this week is to turn nasty so glad we got out and about today.
Lew
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 08 September 2013, 08:39:54 pm
371 miles: from Carterton, Oxfordshire, to Chesterfield, loop (with nakedadder & andybesy - cheers fellas!  :thumbup ) including Snake Pass, Cat & Fiddle (done it at last!), round by various very enjoyable roads to Matlock Bath, and home again. And discovered both up and back that A361 between Banbury & Daventry is a cracking little twisty road - pity the sun was in my eyes both god-damned directions!
 
 
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Post by: slimwilly on 08 September 2013, 08:43:34 pm
Nice one Nick,,winter is coming
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 08 September 2013, 08:47:11 pm
Nice one Nick,,winter is coming

Hey Lew, any winter jobs down your way?  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: garyb on 08 September 2013, 09:26:25 pm
Cleaned and balanced the carbs - went for a spin and bike running so much sweeter now!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: nakedadder on 08 September 2013, 09:30:34 pm
371 miles: from Carterton, Oxfordshire, to Chesterfield, loop (with nakedadder & andybesy - cheers fellas!  :thumbup ) including Snake Pass, Cat & Fiddle (done it at last!), round by various very enjoyable roads to Matlock Bath, and home again. And discovered both up and back that A361 between Banbury & Daventry is a cracking little twisty road - pity the sun was in my eyes both god-damned directions!

There's a fat bloke with a silver helmet on who seems to be trying to find out where the road disappears to  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 08 September 2013, 09:43:45 pm

There's a fat bloke with a silver helmet on who seems to be trying to find out where the road disappears to  :lol

Thought you'd got fed up with the Triumph and was going to walk the rest of the way - shoulda stuck with a Fazer!  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: nakedadder on 08 September 2013, 09:50:48 pm

There's a fat bloke with a silver helmet on who seems to be trying to find out where the road disappears to  :lol

Thought you'd got fed up with the Triumph and was going to walk the rest of the way - shoulda stuck with a Fazer!  :lol

No chance of that Nick  ;)   the growl from that 1050 triple is addictive, get yourself a test ride on one, you know you want to  :lol
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Post by: bristol banger on 08 September 2013, 10:39:45 pm
Stripped and cleaned the exup valve, only one sheared bolt. Drilled and cleaned up thread then copious amounts of copper slip all working a treat :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: lew600fazer on 08 September 2013, 10:47:44 pm
Nice one Nick,,winter is coming

Hey Lew, any winter jobs down your way?  :lol
Hi Nick, loads of work , my wife has no bother finding me jobs to do around the house. Her version of DIY translates Destroy IT Yourself.
Muggins here has to pick up the pieces.  :'(
She has got cute to me now though she starts doing something and I will try and get a rise out of her!! usually I can through a hissy fit and say had enough I am away out on the bike, she hid my keys the other day :eek
Lew
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 08 September 2013, 10:59:16 pm
371 miles: from Carterton, Oxfordshire, to Chesterfield, loop (with nakedadder & andybesy - cheers fellas!  :thumbup ) including Snake Pass, Cat & Fiddle (done it at last!), round by various very enjoyable roads to Matlock Bath, and home again. And discovered both up and back that A361 between Banbury & Daventry is a cracking little twisty road - pity the sun was in my eyes both god-damned directions!


How long did it take Nick
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Post by: unfazed on 08 September 2013, 11:06:21 pm
Replaced my front Blue Spots with a set of 2003 R1 Gold Spots.
Will post a picture when I get to take it out of the garage, started raining as I was finishing up and did not get a chance to take it for a spin. They look good on the Fazer
The pistons are black and look like a teflon coating just like the Fazer 400 Brembos. They are supposed to be the best of the bunch before they changed to radial ones
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 08 September 2013, 11:13:54 pm
371 miles: from Carterton, Oxfordshire, to Chesterfield, loop (with nakedadder & andybesy - cheers fellas!  :thumbup ) including Snake Pass, Cat & Fiddle (done it at last!), round by various very enjoyable roads to Matlock Bath, and home again. And discovered both up and back that A361 between Banbury & Daventry is a cracking little twisty road - pity the sun was in my eyes both god-damned directions!


How long did it take Nick

Carterton to Chesterfield took from about 7:20 am to 10:30am. But, had to stop once to remove pinlock which actually made things worse in early morning cold. Also, 2 leisurely coffee breaks - got to services just before meet point nr. Chesterfield at 10:00 am. Did the loop by 5:00 pm ish (?) - not really sure. Again, we didn't go fast and stopped a few times including longish break for food at Congleton (?) and another longish break (for more food  :lol ) at Matlock Bath.
 
Snowdonia next? Approx 200 miles each way plus play time whilst there. Will need a very early start, might have to wait for longer days again next summer.
 
No sore ass, I swear to God it's cos of merino wool boxer shorts!
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Post by: dBfazer600 on 08 September 2013, 11:15:40 pm
Whilst I was away on a Pan Europe for the weekend A friend fitted my new can

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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 08 September 2013, 11:16:41 pm
Nice one Nick,,winter is coming

Hey Lew, any winter jobs down your way?  :lol
Hi Nick, loads of work , my wife has no bother finding me jobs to do around the house. Her version of DIY translates Destroy IT Yourself.
Muggins here has to pick up the pieces.  :'(
She has got cute to me now though she starts doing something and I will try and get a rise out of her!! usually I can through a hissy fit and say had enough I am away out on the bike, she hid my keys the other day :eek
Lew

Lew, please tell me, how much does this housework lark pay?  :lol
I would suggest hiding spare keys all over the place. For a small wage, I'll come out and ensure there's always a set she doesn't find... ;)
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Post by: noggythenog on 08 September 2013, 11:20:09 pm
Replaced my front Blue Spots with a set of 2003 R1 Gold Spots.
Will post a picture when I get to take it out of the garage, started raining as I was finishing up and did not get a chance to take it for a spin. They look good on the Fazer
The pistons are black and look like a teflon coating just like the Fazer 400 Brembos. They are supposed to be the best of the bunch before they changed to radial ones


Yum yum unfazed, this looks like a tasty mod,


Now please tell me how easy it is to do & how plentifull these bad boys are. :)
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Post by: unfazed on 08 September 2013, 11:59:56 pm
A direct replacement, only extra was 4 copper washers for the banjo bolts on the calipers. They even take the same brake pads. The longest part of the job was bleeding the brakes afterwards
I got them on ebay from Germany for £120 incl postage. I was looking for about a month, but they seem come up regularly enough. They are from the 2002/2003 R1. There were plenty of them available in the US at the time.
 
 
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Post by: mickvp on 09 September 2013, 12:10:15 am
A direct replacement, only extra was 4 copper washers for the banjo bolts on the calipers. They even take the same brake pads. The longest part of the job was bleeding the brakes afterwards
I got them on ebay from Germany for £120 incl postage. I was looking for about a month, but they seem come up regularly enough. They are from the 2002/2003 R1. There were plenty of them available in the US at the time.

how are they different to the OEM "Blue spot" calipers? is it just the colour, or are the pistons etc a different size?
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Post by: unfazed on 09 September 2013, 12:23:03 am
The major difference I could see was the pistons and the only cosmetic difference is the colour.
 
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Post by: bigbluebear on 09 September 2013, 06:16:06 am
Glasgow to Malaig and back, 340 miles.......the mighty Fazer Thou didn't miss a beat..... Brilliant day out, pissed down big style on the way back and glad I put Dunlop Roadsmarts on a few weeks ago, great grip in the wet
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 09 September 2013, 07:39:30 am
Glasgow to Malaig and back, 340 miles.......the mighty Fazer Thou didn't miss a beat..... Brilliant day out, pissed down big style on the way back and glad I put Dunlop Roadsmarts on a few weeks ago, great grip in the wet

Malaig road is the one with all the speed limit signs on the tight bends - dual carriageway? Foc me it was windy when I did that road! Good ride tho'.
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Post by: bigbluebear on 09 September 2013, 09:48:21 am
Glasgow to Malaig and back, 340 miles.......the mighty Fazer Thou didn't miss a beat..... Brilliant day out, pissed down big style on the way back and glad I put Dunlop Roadsmarts on a few weeks ago, great grip in the wet

Malaig road is the one with all the speed limit signs on the tight bends - dual carriageway? Foc me it was windy when I did that road! Good ride tho'.

I think you remember wrong Nick as there are no dual carriage ways to Mallaig
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Post by: red98 on 09 September 2013, 10:11:32 am
that will be the A830.....rode it this summer from mallaig down to fort william...single carriageway with tight bends around the rock face.....dry day for me,fantastic road  :) 
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Post by: Dead Eye on 09 September 2013, 10:18:21 am
Went to go out yesterday for a long overdue play in the aim to rack up a few hundred miles but alas it was not meant to be. Got out to the garage and faffed around a bit checking out the air filter... then the bugger wouldn't start again. Spent 10 mins figuring out what was wrong and... the kill switch had been knocked again *sighs*

So left late, then got about 3 miles away and the bike started to splutter and come to a halt... crap... god damn fuel pipe is kinked under the tank and I forgot to bring any tools with me. Half hour later my house mate turns up and I get the bike running again. By this point big black clouds have come over and are looking menacing so gave up and rode home - it just wasn't meant to be. Turned out that the rest of the day was actually quite nice with no rain but I bet if I'd have continued it would have thrown it down just to spite me :P
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Post by: bigbluebear on 09 September 2013, 10:24:09 am
that will be the A830.....rode it this summer from mallaig down to fort william...single carriageway with tight bends around the rock face.....dry day for me,fantastic road  :)

That's the very one and it was dry for me too, it didn't start raining until Crianlarich all the way down Loch Lomond side then cleared up at the Erskine Bridge
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Post by: red98 on 09 September 2013, 11:14:22 am
thats the same route i took after camping at glen nevis and then a night camping on the shore of loch lomond.....fantastic roads allround ,your lucky to have them on your doorstep,bit of a trek for me  :\   
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 09 September 2013, 07:01:21 pm
Glasgow to Malaig and back, 340 miles.......the mighty Fazer Thou didn't miss a beat..... Brilliant day out, pissed down big style on the way back and glad I put Dunlop Roadsmarts on a few weeks ago, great grip in the wet

Malaig road is the one with all the speed limit signs on the tight bends - dual carriageway? Foc me it was windy when I did that road! Good ride tho'.

I think you remember wrong Nick as there are no dual carriage ways to Mallaig

Don't know why I remember it that way then, but there's a longish section that's been improved recently, 30 mph limit signs on all the bends?
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Post by: unfazed on 09 September 2013, 07:38:53 pm
First trip with these on today. Strangely enough these give more feel than the Blue Spot did with the stainless brake lines. :D
 
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Post by: mickvp on 09 September 2013, 07:52:21 pm
took the rear wheel off and dropped it off at my mechanic mate to have the tyre swapped over - then ill get the front tomorrow :)
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Post by: mickvp on 14 September 2013, 04:12:51 pm
refitted my front wheel to  the bike after the tyre getting changed. then noticed they had put the tyre on backwards...so it will need to go back again. tw$ts  :thumbdown
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Post by: Davebo on 14 September 2013, 04:17:02 pm
Popped a new Motobatt on and tensed for the starter button. Would I get the click of death ?

No!! Started like a gem.  :D :lol
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Post by: stinch182 on 14 September 2013, 04:42:18 pm
Did a full service on my bike today ... Think it needed it just ticked over 40k . Starts and runs smoother now .
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Post by: stinch182 on 14 September 2013, 04:44:18 pm
Fun getting to the air filter too ...
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Post by: unfazed on 14 September 2013, 06:32:19 pm
Did a full service on my bike today ... Think it needed it just ticked over 40k . Starts and runs smoother now .
Not suprising considering the condition of that old air cleaner :eek
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Post by: fazersharp on 14 September 2013, 06:54:41 pm
I have a new air filter waiting to fit too. Do you have any tips from just doing this yourself
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 14 September 2013, 07:00:04 pm
Just did a short afternoon run to take advantage of the only bit of decent weather we're likely to have this weekend - A361 to Chipping Norton, A44 to Evesham, downhill on Fish Hill for first time but too much traffic to really enjoy it, A46 to Alcester then Stratford-upon-Avon (boring bit), A422 to Banbury, then back home on A361. Nice fast A road route, 110 miles, happy  :)
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Post by: nsr500v4 on 14 September 2013, 07:46:59 pm
Left home and went to Moffat then M74/M6 to the Lakeland Motor Museum spent time wandering around, worth a visit if you havent been then home again via Moffat to get off the motorway! God they r boring on a bike  ;)
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Post by: stinch182 on 14 September 2013, 08:11:00 pm
I have a new air filter waiting to fit too. Do you have any tips from just doing this yourself

It's pretty simple . Tank off pull back cover 4 screws out with old in with new .
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Post by: noggythenog on 14 September 2013, 08:15:29 pm
I have a new air filter waiting to fit too. Do you have any tips from just doing this yourself
Get something to plug the fuel pipe with otherwise residual will pour out over your bike after disconnecting.
Be careful not to kink said fuel hose when placing tank back in place or you'll be chasing around a dodgy spluttering engine.
replace with a decent filter.yamaha or k&n, apparently some aftermarkets dont fit too snug.
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Post by: t140 on 15 September 2013, 03:05:18 pm
up at 04:30 for the 7:30 ferry from cairnryan to belfast headed south through portaferry to newcastle, had a bite to eat, down to newry, back north to dundrod and back to belfast for the 19:30 ferry back to cairnryan and home to bed about 23:30, 270 dry miles, a good day out.
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Post by: red98 on 15 September 2013, 05:13:34 pm
met up with EXUPNUT,PUNKSTIG,DEADEYE and PAULKEMP.....at the ace cafe for the ride down to brighton,good day with fishes and chipies on the sea front......little bit of rain on the way home  :)
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Post by: Grahamm on 15 September 2013, 05:14:44 pm
Went on a Group Ride through the Pirbright Twisties. Fortunately the rain held off until we were on the way back :)
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Post by: lew600fazer on 15 September 2013, 05:25:13 pm
up at 04:30 for the 7:30 ferry from cairnryan to belfast headed south through portaferry to newcastle, had a bite to eat, down to newry, back north to dundrod and back to belfast for the 19:30 ferry back to cairnryan and home to bed about 23:30, 270 dry miles, a good day out.
Nice one, did you not fancy doing the NW200 circuit as well, the Cairnryan /Larne ferry I think is better as it gives you more time being the much shorter route. Were there many bikes about round Dundrod ? I love having a blast round there. It is a fantastic run down to Newcastle  etc!
I used to live not far from Dundrod and used to get up there often, used to sit at the Joey Dunlop stand and just listen to the silence, sounds daft I know. Would just shut my eyes and remember the great times I had at the Ulster over all the years. I can still see Joey &Robert on the podium along with other greats even before there time, Redman, Hailwood, Agostini. Daft I know
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Post by: Lez72 on 15 September 2013, 08:25:55 pm
Fitted and bled new Venhill stainless front brake lines to match the rear and replaced fuel filter  8)  If anyone is thinking of fitting stainless lines I suggest you give these a go. Top quality and much easier to fit than other top name lines I have fitted to other bikes in the past. Good customer support too  ;)
P.S. I hate bleeding brakes  :'(
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Post by: unfazed on 15 September 2013, 09:22:14 pm
Saturday, went for a short scenic spin with my wife, Left home at noon, Coachford, Macroom, Killarney, dinner in Kate Kearneys Cottage, (Met 4 very unfriendly BMW riders and many friendly non BMW riders in Kates ) through the infamous Gap of Dungloe, Black Valley, Molls Gap, Coffee in the Avoca Cafe, Ladies View, Killarney, Millstreet, over the Old Butter Road and home again at 6pm aout 150 mile in all.
 
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Post by: t140 on 16 September 2013, 12:24:37 pm
up at 04:30 for the 7:30 ferry from cairnryan to belfast headed south through portaferry to newcastle, had a bite to eat, down to newry, back north to dundrod and back to belfast for the 19:30 ferry back to cairnryan and home to bed about 23:30, 270 dry miles, a good day out.
Nice one, did you not fancy doing the NW200 circuit as well, the Cairnryan /Larne ferry I think is better as it gives you more time being the much shorter route. Were there many bikes about round Dundrod ? I love having a blast round there. It is a fantastic run down to Newcastle  etc!
I used to live not far from Dundrod and used to get up there often, used to sit at the Joey Dunlop stand and just listen to the silence, sounds daft I know. Would just shut my eyes and remember the great times I had at the Ulster over all the years. I can still see Joey &Robert on the podium along with other greats even before there time, Redman, Hailwood, Agostini. Daft I know

did'nt have time to go the NW 200 track, there were a few bikes at dundrod 8-10, a nice run down to Newcastle we stopped at the first car park on the left but when we were leaving there were lots of bikes parked farther up the street, it was a good day out, definately do it again.
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Post by: noggythenog on 16 September 2013, 06:10:09 pm
Took it for a spin & foc it is handling sweet! 8)


Nothing fell off


I didnt fall off



Dropped it off at the garage to get my front lamp & indicators wired up. :)


Went to the spray shop with a mystery mod.....expensive job but will be worth it being done properly & always gonna get good money if i sell it on in future.
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Post by: david095 on 16 September 2013, 09:40:38 pm
nothing exciting, fitted a centre stand, makes it feel a lot more stable to work on  :D
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Post by: lew600fazer on 17 September 2013, 12:29:57 am
As going for a ride out tomorrow gave her a good wash and polish as one wants ones pride and joy to look there best :lol
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Post by: lew600fazer on 17 September 2013, 09:45:07 pm
As going for a ride out tomorrow gave her a good wash and polish as one wants ones pride and joy to look there best :lol
Well went for my planned ride today with a mate, he was on his 900 Hornet. All going well but had a moment when white van man decided to ignore the stop sign and was practically on top of me, managed to swing round him thankfully nothing coming the other way. We convinced to stop and although I do not speak much Spanish I think he got the gist of the conversation . Apart from that 180kms of sun and fun.
Lew
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Post by: dBfazer600 on 18 September 2013, 10:10:30 pm
Fitted 2 new coils to a stuttering machine that is getting on my man boobies now. To say the coils did not solve the bucking bronco is an understatement. To be honest its the not knowing what is wrong with my pride and joy that is doing my one brain cell in.

Thing is how much money do I throw at the problem?

Any how the tank cover fits a treat but is no bloody good if the bike insists on throwing me from the saddle.

Daz
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Post by: unfazed on 19 September 2013, 08:13:29 am
Fitted 2 new coils to a stuttering machine that is getting on my man boobies now. To say the coils did not solve the bucking bronco is an understatement. To be honest its the not knowing what is wrong with my pride and joy that is doing my one brain cell in.

Thing is how much money do I throw at the problem?

Any how the tank cover fits a treat but is no bloody good if the bike insists on throwing me from the saddle.

Daz
What exactly is the problem,/symptom?
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 21 September 2013, 10:03:17 pm
Got it Ivanised by Mike The Guru over t'Luke's place, so got to have a good sniff round R1 fork conversions, single-sided s/arms and copious amounts of carbon dipping too - yum! :b
Then had a cracking ride home along the A4 (Bath, Calne, Chippenham, Marlborough, Hungerford) and up via Wantage and Faringdon to home. V. fast as A4 was pretty empty after Bath, jeez you can get some serious speed going on there when it's like that! :b :b
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Post by: Davebo on 22 September 2013, 12:13:22 am
Fitted a Rentech luggage rack. What a ballache! but worth it now it's fitted.

Will attach photies tomorrow.

Shame I'm not going on the road trip now I have everything.
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Post by: ChristoT on 22 September 2013, 09:13:00 am
Fitted a Rentech luggage rack. What a ballache! but worth it now it's fitted.

Will attach photies tomorrow.

Shame I'm not going on the road trip now I have everything.

Why a backache? 4 bolts, and it's on on mine.
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Post by: Gav on 22 September 2013, 11:42:13 am
Tried extracting the swing arm roller bearings but failed.  Will take the rear shock off and clean that up instead.  Much easier. 


Hopefully will come up with a cunning plan to remove those pesky bearings this afternoon.
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Post by: unfazed on 22 September 2013, 12:18:36 pm
Direct heat is your only option they are dammm tight
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Post by: noggythenog on 22 September 2013, 04:17:13 pm
Thought id put some fancy alu bolts on my rad covers.....1 snapped off inside...foc!!! :evil ,im now rad guardless & i actually quite like the new, old look.


I then decided t take off front fender.....one side off fine....other side.....both bolts sheared off...fooooocccc!! :evil




So now i cant put my brand new shiny painted sport fender on when i get it tomorrow...foc!!!, :evil


Ill get a garage to take out the remains properly...i aint even entertaining trying to do it....until then i have a supermoto front end.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 22 September 2013, 05:23:27 pm
Hey Noggy, it's "what did you do with your Fazer today", not "How did you try to destroy your Fazer today"  :lol
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Post by: unfazed on 22 September 2013, 05:35:11 pm
Hey Noggy, it's "what did you do with your Fazer today", not "How did you try to destroy your Fazer today"  :lol
:lol :rollin :lol
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Post by: midden on 22 September 2013, 06:32:00 pm
loosened chain, it was way too tight, checked front sprocket and then went on a lonely boy tour of old A2 and little of M2 due to wrong turn  :rolleyes
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Post by: noggythenog on 22 September 2013, 06:48:30 pm
 
Cheeky Foccers!!!!!!! :\
 
 :D
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Post by: JZS 600 on 22 September 2013, 06:49:37 pm
Got all 5's on my ROSPA training ride
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Post by: noggythenog on 22 September 2013, 06:58:48 pm
Got all 5's on my ROSPA training ride

 :nana
Well done JZS! :smokin , gotta be happy with that!
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Post by: Gav on 22 September 2013, 07:49:16 pm
Yeah baby, the swing arm bearings are out.  Wooohooo.


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robby boy on 22 September 2013, 08:38:20 pm
About 310 miles on some of the most brilliantest roads Scotland has to offer. :)
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Post by: stinch182 on 22 September 2013, 08:45:49 pm
Went for a nice ride to bourton on the water with the misses on the back stopped in the village and chatted to a guy with a very nice box eye . It was like new and only had 11k . Done about 70 miles today not far but it was fab .
Adz
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Post by: redrat on 22 September 2013, 08:48:22 pm
(http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj522/redrat665/NEW%20BIKE/20130918_153347_zpsb9b5b011.jpg)
I went a put a deposit on this  :)
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Post by: bigbluebear on 22 September 2013, 08:52:33 pm
Cleaned it within an inch of its life and tried to sell it.
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Post by: nsr500v4 on 22 September 2013, 09:09:35 pm
Fitted stainless bolts to the EXUP.........
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 22 September 2013, 09:13:49 pm
Cleaned it within an inch of its life and tried to sell it.

You tried to do what?!! :eek
Are you serious?!
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Post by: Davebo on 22 September 2013, 11:53:48 pm
Painted the steel bolt heads on the luggage rack satin black.

Obsessive? Moi?

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Post by: Lez72 on 23 September 2013, 08:32:03 am
Cleaned it within an inch of its life and tried to sell it.

You tried to do what?!! :eek
Are you serious?!
+ 1  :eek  Are you getting another one BBB or are you going in a different direction ? WE NEED ANSWERS DAMMIT !!!
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Post by: bigbluebear on 23 September 2013, 09:35:27 am
Cleaned it within an inch of its life and tried to sell it.

You tried to do what?!! :eek
Are you serious?!
+ 1  :eek  Are you getting another one BBB or are you going in a different direction ? WE NEED ANSWERS DAMMIT !!!

Everything I own is for sale.....at the right price.
 
To be honest, I have a Fazer that is now perfect for me, has had a lot done to it and have literally spent thousands on this bike, and I don't really want to do or spend much more on it.........

Mercury Exhaust
New Dunlop Roadsmart tyres
New Gold DID chain & sprocket
Ivans Jet Kit, dyno'd at 135bhp at the back wheel
Nitron Sport rear shock
Race Tech front fork springs
Wheels powder coated gloss black
Renthal bars and grips
Matching belly pan
Crash bobins
Rear Hugger incorporating chain guard
Chrome yolk, bar ends and radiator cover
Clear indicator covers
Major Service, the big one, valve clearance and new shims, new oil and air filter, new dual spark spark plugs, new battery, brakes and linkages serviced, exup valve serviced, carbs balanced, new oil & brake fluids & coolants

I have really enjoyed the experience getting it to look, run and handle this way and now seriously thinking about doing it all over again.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 23 September 2013, 10:22:12 am
Cleaned it within an inch of its life and tried to sell it.

You tried to do what?!! :eek
Are you serious?!
+ 1  :eek  Are you getting another one BBB or are you going in a different direction ? WE NEED ANSWERS DAMMIT !!!

Everything I own is for sale.....at the right price.
 
To be honest, I have a Fazer that is now perfect for me, has had a lot done to it and have literally spent thousands on this bike, and I don't really want to do or spend much more on it.........

Mercury Exhaust
New Dunlop Roadsmart tyres
New Gold DID chain & sprocket
Ivans Jet Kit, dyno'd at 135bhp at the back wheel
Nitron Sport rear shock
Race Tech front fork springs
Wheels powder coated gloss black
Renthal bars and grips
Matching belly pan
Crash bobins
Rear Hugger incorporating chain guard
Chrome yolk, bar ends and radiator cover
Clear indicator covers
Major Service, the big one, valve clearance and new shims, new oil and air filter, new dual spark spark plugs, new battery, brakes and linkages serviced, exup valve serviced, carbs balanced, new oil & brake fluids & coolants

I have really enjoyed the experience getting it to look, run and handle this way and now seriously thinking about doing it all over again.

Don't fancy USD forks and an R6 rear shock?
I didn't do much modding on my first 3 thous, but I've got the bit between my teeth on this one!
I think a lot of that is due to now being a FOCcer, and making the contacts/getting the advice to get on with it - so thanks to all the other FOCcers for that  :thumbup
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Post by: bigbluebear on 23 September 2013, 10:51:36 am
I did consider a refurbished R6 shock but decided on a new Nitron Sport which was ordered specifically for my weight and riding style. I also wanted the bike to look as standard as possible so I opted against the USD forks and went for straight rate Race Techs instead.
 
I could put wavy discs, some carbon and add graphics, but I think fannying about with looks too much makes it look too customised if you know what I mean
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 23 September 2013, 11:29:42 am
Oh yeah, Nitron shock, I wasn't paying enough attention (again!  :rolleyes ).
I think also having one now with a (semi) non-standard paint job has freed up my thinking as far as looks go. Why not go that route with your next one? I had a GSXR slab-side with a Dream Machine paint job and it's funny how it changes your thinking about such things! Just feels good to be a bit more individual, I guess, and it's better, imo, than off-the-shelf bolt-ons if done well.
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Post by: Dead Eye on 23 September 2013, 01:23:51 pm
Went out to B&Q to get some packing tape - told my boss I'd be 10 mins max...

However, I may have gotten a little excited and absent minded enjoying the ride and ended up lost... somewhere... without my phone...

Finally got back after 3 hours (with some lucky navigation) and counted my blessings that my boss has been in a meeting all morning (just after I left) and has no idea ^^
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 23 September 2013, 04:34:00 pm
Just cleaned it to within an inch of my life!  :lol
Ooowwwww! Gimme a painkiller!
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 23 September 2013, 08:52:58 pm
First proper check ride after dark since buying this one. A great little ride on the A44 (some of it's just as good at this end slimwilly!), into Oxford, cup of coffee and home. It's been a lovely night for it, warm with just a light breeze, dry roads, little traffic, perfect.  :)
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Post by: esetest on 23 September 2013, 09:04:34 pm
Gave it a good clean and painted the end covers for the radiator, as I've got no work tomorrow , i'm gonna paint the radiator .
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Post by: slimwilly on 23 September 2013, 10:17:38 pm
First proper check ride after dark since buying this one. A great little ride on the A44 (some of it's just as good at this end slimwilly!), into Oxford, cup of coffee and home. It's been a lovely night for it, warm with just a light breeze, dry roads, little traffic, perfect.  :)


Not often we ride in the dark,,never if i had the choice.
Yes A44 , nice road, even where it leaves Leominster.


So Nick if you get onto the A44 and ride you go by my house and all the way to the sea :)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 23 September 2013, 10:24:36 pm
Funny you should say that, I was thinking as I rode tonight, why not do the A44 end to end? Might have to give it a go.  :) 
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Post by: thunderpantz on 24 September 2013, 07:34:40 am
Not today, but yesterday degreased and cleaned the chassis ready for re-assembly :)
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Post by: mr self destruct on 24 September 2013, 06:02:46 pm
Today I handed it in for a service and got a shiny new XJ6 Diversion as a courtesy bike.  :D
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 24 September 2013, 06:52:28 pm
Checked tyre pressures, gave her a sip of oil, lubed chain. Will pop out after dinner to fuel up, then check camping kit is all packed, all ready for another stab at Wales tomorrow!
Oh, and booked for a new tyre to be fitted next Wednesday. Still rolling through summer!  :D
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Post by: Grahamm on 24 September 2013, 09:32:27 pm
Got it serviced. I had had advisories on the MOT that the headrace bearings were possibly on their way out and the rear brake pads were approaching their wear limit.

The same place told me today "we tightened the headstock, it's fine and you've got at least a couple of thousand miles left in those rear brake pads!" :)
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Post by: lew600fazer on 24 September 2013, 09:38:53 pm
Checked tyre pressures, gave her a sip of oil, lubed chain. Will pop out after dinner to fuel up, then check camping kit is all packed, all ready for another stab at Wales tomorrow!
Oh, and booked for a new tyre to be fitted next Wednesday. Still rolling through summer!  :D
Enjoy and hope the weather holds fair. Back in the NW England next week sadly in the car. Spain is a great place to live BUT not the UK.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 24 September 2013, 11:06:51 pm
Thanks Lew.
It'll soon be that time of year when damp and cold start to take their toll on these old broken bones of mine, so I'm making the most of the current mild temperatures. Sometimes wish I could do a Barry Sheene and head for warmer climes, but I would miss the UK. I've become more familiar with our little island than many over the years, what with exploring it both on foot and by bike, and when the sun does come out, you can't beat it.
You never know, you might get lucky and see the sun while you're here!  :)
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Post by: thunderpantz on 24 September 2013, 11:12:46 pm
Swooned over pictures of my nearly fully sprayed FZS :(
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Post by: lew600fazer on 24 September 2013, 11:23:56 pm
Thanks Lew.
It'll soon be that time of year when damp and cold start to take their toll on these old broken bones of mine, so I'm making the most of the current mild temperatures. Sometimes wish I could do a Barry Sheene and head for warmer climes, but I would miss the UK. I've become more familiar with our little island than many over the years, what with exploring it both on foot and by bike, and when the sun does come out, you can't beat it.
You never know, you might get lucky and see the sun while you're here!  :)
Hope so, enjoy your trip.
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Post by: midden on 25 September 2013, 12:40:41 am
Today I handed it in for a service and got a shiny new XJ6 Diversion as a courtesy bike.  :D
Is this XJ6 your preferred choice over the fazer then?

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Post by: mr self destruct on 25 September 2013, 05:32:09 am
Today I handed it in for a service and got a shiny new XJ6 Diversion as a courtesy bike.  :D
Is this XJ6 your preferred choice over the fazer then?

Err...... Fuck no! :eek
 Funny thing is it feels lighter than my Faze, but is noticeably slower, 18bhp down in fact.
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Post by: brooker81 on 25 September 2013, 10:34:27 am
fitted pazzo levers and bought a BikeTek Mat,printed new banner for garage and installed nightbreakers. All in all happy with bits done.

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/photo_zpsd71de542.jpg)

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/photo1_zpsb60176e3.jpg)


What should i do next ? Ive been ivanised and done R6 mod
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Post by: JZS 600 on 25 September 2013, 12:41:13 pm
Slightly off topic but stopped smoking,,,
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Post by: CRH on 25 September 2013, 12:42:54 pm
Slightly off topic but stopped smoking,,,
....what?..you or the bike? :D
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Post by: esetest on 25 September 2013, 03:59:14 pm
Refitted the radiator guard and side covers after painting
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Post by: Punkstig on 25 September 2013, 07:16:58 pm
Fitted shiny new K&N air filter that was sat at my door waiting for me to get home, I even remembered to turn the fuel tap back to 'on'


Clever me!
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Post by: noggythenog on 25 September 2013, 07:48:23 pm
Took the noggyfighter to Llandovery in the fog, had a cuppa while it got sunny  :sun


Met Mr Crisp on his Thoumobile, had some poached eggs on toast then off we went to Rhayader, Aberystwyth, Devils Bridge & then i went home via a scenic route ive never done before while Nick went back to Rhayader to pitch his tent.


Managed 230 miles & ive officially got my confidence back  :thumbup , bike is still stonking, didnt miss a beat!


Excellent weather, quiet & spectacular roads 8)


Even managed to film it on my new Drift stealth in HD although ive yet to figure out downloading and editing.


Awesome day :)
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Post by: slimwilly on 25 September 2013, 07:51:46 pm
You lazy dayoff gits,,i missed the fun too.
you did enjoy the twisty  bits tho , i hope
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Post by: noggythenog on 25 September 2013, 08:07:54 pm
You lazy dayoff gits,,i missed the fun too.
you did enjoy the twisty  bits tho , i hope


Thanks to your previous pointer of where the b44358 Beulah to Newbridge on Wye is Bill we did that & it is prob the best little road ive ever been on, got it on HD camera too 8) , i need to wait til the woo goes to bed then im linking the camera to the tv for some viewing.


Nick's a nice chap,shame he's a Thou owner! ;) ,[size=78%]easy to ride with, he let me lead the way & i didnt fall off![/size]

[size=78%]You need some time off during the week the roads are so much quieter.theres still time left this year for a decent welsh group ride i reckon[/size] :)



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Post by: red98 on 25 September 2013, 08:21:34 pm
You lazy dayoff gits,,i missed the fun too.
you did enjoy the twisty  bits tho , i hope


Thanks to your previous pointer of where the b44358 Beulah to Newbridge on Wye is Bill we did that & it is prob the best little road ive ever been on, got it on HD camera too 8) , i need to wait til the woo goes to bed then im linking the camera to the tv for some viewing.


Nick's a nice chap,shame he's a Thou owner! ;) ,[size=78%]easy to ride with, he let me lead the way & i didnt fall off![/size]

[size=78%]You need some time off during the week the roads are so much quieter.theres still time left this year for a decent welsh group ride i reckon[/size] :)












oi noggy.....stop teasing....show us the vid  ;)
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Post by: Gav on 26 September 2013, 12:10:34 am
Fitted new swing arm bearings then stuck it back on the bike with all the other cleaned up parts and went for a test ride.   Then my daughter n son wanted to go out on the back for a ride too.  Of course I had to oblige. 
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Post by: Dead Eye on 26 September 2013, 09:17:16 am
Travelled to Bristol from Chelmsford to get my damn passport (didn't trust the mail man) and ended up breaking down due to carb icing - bloody perfect conditions for it on the one night I needed to be clear...

But managed to put some miles on the bike which is nearly always a good thing. Got back yesterday with more new things that I suspect are wrong on the bike... brakes have gone from poor to half decent to juddery as fuck at the front and non-existent on the rear...
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Post by: Revilo18 on 27 September 2013, 07:33:09 am
New pads all round, change of brake fluid front and back, oil and filter change, new head steering bearings, rear calliper rebuild and new seals (asked mechanic to do the last two). MOT passed, no advisories,  got bleeding tax sorted.... just insurance to negotiate and then all set for another year of happy riding
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Post by: Lawrence on 27 September 2013, 10:57:49 am
But managed to put some miles on the bike which is nearly always a good thing. Got back yesterday with more new things that I suspect are wrong on the bike... brakes have gone from poor to half decent to juddery as fuck at the front and non-existent on the rear...
Try new pads on the front, took my judder from awful to only just about noticible.
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Post by: Gav on 27 September 2013, 12:22:22 pm
Rode to the office for 1st time on my recently acquired Fazer, ride included going down ZigZag hill near Shaftesbury Dorset.  Prefer going up it though hehe.

Looking forward to the ride home now :)
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Post by: Lampwick on 27 September 2013, 12:41:25 pm
A simple change of bulbs to Nightbreaker, & led side lights, I just hated the orange glow.
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Post by: nsr500v4 on 27 September 2013, 06:07:09 pm
Took the old heated grips off ( only 1 was working ) and replaced them with the datatool thermal heated grips. Of course had to take it a quick blast to make sure they worked OK. Within 10 mins had to turn em down as they were way too hot! Nice.
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Post by: esetest on 27 September 2013, 06:22:10 pm
Cleaned the engine in preparation for painting .
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 27 September 2013, 09:13:06 pm
Travelled to Bristol from Chelmsford to get my damn passport (didn't trust the mail man) and ended up breaking down due to carb icing - bloody perfect conditions for it on the one night I needed to be clear...

But managed to put some miles on the bike which is nearly always a good thing. Got back yesterday with more new things that I suspect are wrong on the bike... brakes have gone from poor to half decent to juddery as fuck at the front and non-existent on the rear...

Didn't know you need a passport to get into Bristol now  :lol
 
Carb icing?!! :eek  How the hell did you get that in the foccin south of England in September? Just had 2 nights camping in Wales and it was hard to sleep cos it was so mild!
 
Keeping up on maintenance on yours is a bit like painting the Forth Road Bridge isn't it? :\  Having said that, mine suffered complete rear brake failure today. I'd just been hammering along one of Wale's finest, this one with some long steep descents, just came into Builth Wells and suddenly there's no back brake, nothing, just loads of travel on the pedal! Pulled over to check, couldn't see anything amiss, pumped the pedal a few times and all ok again...must have boiled the fluid going down all those hills!
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Post by: stevierst on 27 September 2013, 09:26:53 pm
I almost struck a deal to swap the Fz1 for a superduke, then he said my mileage was too high!! Aaaaaarg!! >:(
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Post by: mr self destruct on 28 September 2013, 07:04:17 am
Today I handed it in for a service and got a shiny new XJ6 Diversion as a courtesy bike.  :D
Is this XJ6 your preferred choice over the fazer then?

Err...... Fuck no! :eek
 Funny thing is it feels lighter than my Faze, but is noticeably slower, 18bhp down in fact.


Yesterday I dropped the Fazer back at the dealer for a new rear tyre, new caliper seals and a new chain. Turns out the Honda dealer I got the bike from fitted the wrong chain and it's a bit too long.  :\


On the XJ6 again, but I pick mine back up after work today.
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Post by: fireblake on 28 September 2013, 06:26:18 pm
Cleaned the engine in preparation for painting .
Lots of photo's before and after please?


Mickey
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Post by: dBfazer600 on 28 September 2013, 09:43:04 pm
Fitted Filter Assy then test ride. Bloody thing still stuttering  :wall :wall :wall :wall :wall :wall :wall :wall :wall >: >: >: >: >: >: >: >: >: >: >: :thumbdown :thumbdown :thumbdown :thumbdown :thumbdown :thumbdown :thumbdown :thumbdown :2guns :look :grumble :grumble :grumble :grumble :grumble :grumble :grumble :grumble

Daz :crazy
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Post by: scubamarkt on 29 September 2013, 12:12:04 am
I got the girlfriend to ride pillion for the first time she was very nervous but we had a good ride out over to bacup and she didn't hate it didn't love it either but you gotta start somewhere:-))
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Post by: Chris on 29 September 2013, 12:23:51 am
I got the girlfriend to ride pillion for the first time she was very nervous but we had a good ride out over to bacup and she didn't hate it didn't love it either but you gotta start somewhere:-))

That's awesome mate! Thought I might have got mine out on the bike for the first time this year but never happened yet...
 
Keep taking it easy I'm sure she'll love it soon!
 
Chris
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Post by: midden on 29 September 2013, 12:38:00 am
I got the girlfriend to ride pillion for the first time she was very nervous but we had a good ride out over to bacup and she didn't hate it didn't love it either but you gotta start somewhere:-))

That's awesome mate! Thought I might have got mine out on the bike for the first time this year but never happened yet...
 
Keep taking it easy I'm sure she'll love it soon!
 
Chris


and then you'll never have an escape
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Post by: david095 on 29 September 2013, 12:54:09 am
twas a sad day, finally fitted Givi system and top bod, not the prettiest thing and purely functional, but the deed is done!
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Post by: scubamarkt on 29 September 2013, 09:45:06 am

I got the girlfriend to ride pillion for the first time she was very nervous but we had a good ride out over to bacup and she didn't hate it didn't love it either but you gotta start somewhere:-))

That's awesome mate! Thought I might have got mine out on the bike for the first time this year but never happened yet...
 
Keep taking it easy I'm sure she'll love it soon!
 
Chris
Cheers Chris will do, hope you get chance to tempt her to have a go before the weather turns to shit
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Post by: Lez72 on 29 September 2013, 02:47:46 pm
Today I took the front mudguard off the boxeye and cleaned it inside and out. I am currently waiting for my starter and generator covers to come back from the powdercoaters so in the meantime I have just been removing little bits and pieces and cleaning them up.
Over the past 12 months of ownership I have
Replaced Air filter, Fuel filter, Oil filter (all genuine Yamaha) and oil change (with a little Activ8 added), replaced plugs, fitted and adjusted new DID gold chain, fitted new Continental RA2 rear tyre, fitted front and rear 'Venhill' brakelines with fresh fluid, removed all calipers and serviced them and fitted new pads, flushed and replaced radiator coolant, fitted 'SP Engineering' carbon Motogp exhaust, balanced carbs and reset TPS and put a dollop of 'STP' total fuel system cleaner in the tank, fitted new gear change rubber, got rid of the crappy looking rear hugger and fitted a genuine 'Yamaha' chain guard instead, replaced the RHS oil gallery plug and washer, fitted colour matched 'Motrax' crash bungs, fitted jack up kit, fitted grippy pillion seat cover and 'Oxford' digital clock to the top yoke. I think that's everything  :\
Oh yes, I've also managed to ride it a couple of times too  :o
Wish list, remove front forks and paint fork bottoms and fit 'Hyperpro' springs with fresh fluid and replace rear shock.
Bloody bikes  :'(
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Post by: Punkstig on 29 September 2013, 04:23:10 pm
Minor service- oil and filter, topped up coolant overflow tank which was 'ahem' empty! Because of that I checked the level at the radiator but that was full so happy days.


Had a look at modding the front speedo drive to fit the thundercat wheel, and I do believe I've done it (not ridden it yet) and it was all very easy, a little too easy!
Can only post 1 pic per post with the ipad soooo-
Standard thundercat front wheel speedo drive at wheel-


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Post by: Punkstig on 29 September 2013, 04:24:53 pm
Inside wheel after rubber seal, metal ring washer and drive lugs removed-


Amazing, notches are nearly identical to fazer wheel!
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Post by: Punkstig on 29 September 2013, 04:26:38 pm
The tabs are too thick so need grinding down to same thickness the wheel is
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Post by: Punkstig on 29 September 2013, 04:30:30 pm
Fazer speedo drive inner fitted with original T'cat washer and rubber seal


All went back onto the forks with no resistance and wheel spins freely, fingers crossed when I take it to work tomorrow it will all work as it should, I don't see any initial issues but I'm assuming the speedo will be out slightly due to the tyre profile difference, but it should be minimal!
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Post by: stinch182 on 29 September 2013, 06:42:23 pm
Rode to high Wycombe to meet Paul and buy an exhaust for the fazer . Was a good run and did 140 miles at 52 mpg with the misses on the back . Got home and had to fit it asap .

Thanks again to red98 aka Paul .
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Post by: Doubleclix on 29 September 2013, 06:54:11 pm
The missus woke me up at 5 am, so hopped on my bike and headed to Whitstable in Kent, then headed back for a nice ride along the A28 then the A251 back to Faversham. Then proceeded to clean and polish followed by an oil change, then a second ride out for 30 miles or so. Really got the bug back again now - just in time for winter!  ;)
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Post by: red98 on 29 September 2013, 06:58:07 pm
Rode to high Wycombe to meet Paul and buy an exhaust for the fazer . Was a good run and did 140 miles at 52 mpg with the misses on the back . Got home and had to fit it asap .

Thanks again to red98 aka Paul .








nice meeting you adam and mrs adam.....can polished up well,nice pic  :) [size=78%] [/size]
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Post by: Punkstig on 29 September 2013, 07:12:07 pm
The missus woke me up at 5 am, so hopped on my bike and headed to Whitstable in Kent, then headed back for a nice ride along the A28 then the A251 back to Faversham. Then proceeded to clean and polish followed by an oil change, then a second ride out for 30 miles or so. Really got the bug back again now - just in time for winter!  ;)


That seat looks well painful for a bloke, kinda reminds me of a rampant rabbit!
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Post by: robby boy on 29 September 2013, 07:21:23 pm
Rode over to Portree on Skye yesterday, booked into a b&b for the night, had a few pints round the pubs, got up this morning quick run round the island, back onto the mainland and home, around 430miles in 2 days, in brilliant sunshine and not a midge in sight..
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Post by: mickvp on 29 September 2013, 07:31:54 pm
Rode to crianlarich, then down to brig o Turk and over the dukes pass, and then home again last aberfoyle and balloch. A quick 100 miles. Need to do dukes pass again soon, cracking road if the weathers good.
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Post by: fazersharp on 29 September 2013, 07:49:20 pm
The missus woke me up at 5 am, so hopped on my bike and headed to Whitstable in Kent, then headed back for a nice ride along the A28 then the A251 back to Faversham. Then proceeded to clean and polish followed by an oil change, then a second ride out for 30 miles or so. Really got the bug back again now - just in time for winter!  ;)
Mate--- perfect day and a very nice picture that sums up your day i think
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Post by: Doubleclix on 29 September 2013, 07:57:26 pm
That it was. Feel like I might need to clear something up - she was snoring!  :rollin


The oil change was what chuffed me up the most though, as for the last week or so the gears (particularly 1st and 2nd) were running rough. I put some crappy Halfords own 5w-40 oil in and since then not been running well. So put some Castrol 10w-30 in and ran sweet as a nut (that was the reason for the second rideout). Mind you the missus doing her own thing today was a bit of a bonus lol  ;)
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Post by: fazersharp on 29 September 2013, 08:30:12 pm
Dont spoil it
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Post by: Doubleclix on 29 September 2013, 08:31:02 pm
heh, sorry  ;)
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Post by: esetest on 29 September 2013, 08:56:12 pm
Painted the sides of engine with Simoniz aluminium engine enamel , will post before and after photos when I,ve finished putting the bike back together & removed the masking tape from the bolts . Gonna do the rocker cover  during the Christmas break . 
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Post by: slimwilly on 29 September 2013, 09:00:07 pm
Had a nice hour or so out, testing different camera positions on the bike of the bike, you know :(


In lovely sunshine,just as promised a few weeks ago by the metchannel,,about time someone got it correct.



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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 29 September 2013, 09:37:30 pm
Had a nice hour or so out, testing different camera positions on the bike of the bike, you know :(


In lovely sunshine,just as promised a few weeks ago by the metchannel,,about time someone got it correct.

An hour? And to think, you could have gone here....
 
 
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Post by: dBfazer600 on 29 September 2013, 10:55:54 pm
Photo shoot at Chatsworth House
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Post by: esetest on 30 September 2013, 04:18:52 pm
Finished putting bike back together, after painting the engine on Sunday , rocker cover to paint next , here is some before and after pictures .
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Post by: esetest on 30 September 2013, 04:21:07 pm
More b4 and after pics
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Post by: esetest on 30 September 2013, 05:57:53 pm
More pics
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Post by: esetest on 30 September 2013, 05:59:42 pm
more pics
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Post by: esetest on 30 September 2013, 06:01:22 pm
more pics
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Post by: brooker81 on 01 October 2013, 11:33:55 am
looks great what paint is that??
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Post by: Mattsplat on 01 October 2013, 11:50:47 am
Box full of loveliness arrived today  :D
 
(http://i42.tinypic.com/2cr0ndj.jpg)
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Post by: esetest on 01 October 2013, 03:19:38 pm
Simoniz aluminium engine enamel , they do a black version as well , no need to over paint with lacquer according to instructions .
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Post by: unfazed on 01 October 2013, 05:36:13 pm
Box full of loveliness arrived today  :D 
 
Interesting that Hypro recommend 10w fork oil with their springs and Hagon recommend 7.5w fork oil with their springs.
Is the rear shock a standard over the counter item or customized to your weight?
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Post by: Mattsplat on 01 October 2013, 06:06:51 pm
Box full of loveliness arrived today  :D 
 
Interesting that Hypro recommend 10w fork oil with their springs and Hagon recommend 7.5w fork oil with their springs.
Is the rear shock a standard over the counter item or customized to your weight?

Built to my weight.
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Post by: Mattsplat on 01 October 2013, 06:07:21 pm
Front springs are their over the counter jobbies.
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Post by: t140 on 01 October 2013, 09:28:30 pm
went for a wee run on Sunday, northbound towards Stirling and cut across to Aberfoyle for a burger and tea, over the dukes pass through Crianlarich to Tyndrum for petrol, the green wellie was heaving with bikes, and on up through Glencoe to the Clachaig for a shandy, returned back through Crianlarich, lomond side, Dumbarton and home, 300dry miles a good day out
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 02 October 2013, 04:04:27 pm
Washed all the muck of 1200 miles in Wales and playing around between Oxford and Chippenham off. Rode to Cirencester on a nearly bald rear tyre, front not much better, in showers, wet & greasy roads. £236 and 2 new PR2s later, rode back again, roads still a bit slippy, and now got to wash it again.  :rolleyes
One of my least favourite conditions today - don't you just hate that fine spray from all the oncoming traffic, mixed with splatted flies on the visor, so you can't wipe the spray off or you'll just smear all the flies...
And somebody tell me, why is it that as soon as you do clean your visor, the biggest, juiciest fly heads directly for it, splat! right in your line of vision?!
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Post by: Doubleclix on 02 October 2013, 04:30:52 pm
Washed all the muck of 1200 miles in Wales and playing around between Oxford and Chippenham off. Rode to Cirencester on a nearly bald rear tyre, front not much better, in showers, wet & greasy roads. £236 and 2 new PR2s later, rode back again, roads still a bit slippy, and now got to wash it again.  :rolleyes
One of my least favourite conditions today - don't you just hate that fine spray from all the oncoming traffic, mixed with splatted flies on the visor, so you can't wipe the spray off or you'll just smear all the flies...
And somebody tell me, why is it that as soon as you do clean your visor, the biggest, juiciest fly heads directly for it, splat! right in your line of vision?!

Hahaha. Tell me about it! So inconsiderate those flies :P

Sounds like a good ride anyhow mate!

What did I do? I got wet going to work. Arse!
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Post by: jason1 on 02 October 2013, 06:04:47 pm
New plugs fitted and lead caps on 2 & 3 . Just rad flush and new anti-freeze needs doing for winter . Oh and new carb to head rubbers and full carb clean ( when the wallet allows ).
Thought id chuck few pics up too
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Post by: unfazed on 02 October 2013, 06:18:12 pm
Do you ever use it in the rain?  :)
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Post by: Doubleclix on 02 October 2013, 06:20:06 pm
Do you ever use it in the rain?  :)

Haha, lot shinier than mine at the moment!  :lol
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Post by: jason1 on 02 October 2013, 06:31:27 pm
Hi yes use it all year round , mostly up the bloody m3 for commuting . Try to keep it clean tho , anal like that and its not that clean at mo  :smash
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Post by: Dead Eye on 02 October 2013, 06:50:17 pm
Stripped down the entire front end ready to try and knock the head bearing races out when time and patience allows :P

Ran out of sun-light and dry-ness today... aka it decided to throw it down and I got soaked trying to rescue my tools :(
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Post by: red98 on 02 October 2013, 06:58:52 pm
Stripped down the entire front end ready to try and knock the head bearing races out when time and patience allows :P

Ran out of sun-light and dry-ness today... aka it decided to throw it down and I got soaked trying to rescue my tools :(










no garage at you new place then DEADEYE  :\
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Post by: Dead Eye on 02 October 2013, 07:16:22 pm
Nope no garage :'( Consequently I think my sister is getting a bit irritated at the amount of tools in the hallway and that the conservatory looks like a workshop with bits of dismantled bike :lol

We have a kind of garage roof thing that extends over part of the driveway... but there's so much stuff on it at the moment (including the car) that I was working in the uncovered bit... at least the bike is covered... mostly
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Post by: red98 on 02 October 2013, 07:19:47 pm
whats up with the living room then  ;)
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Post by: Punkstig on 02 October 2013, 08:45:28 pm
Stripped down the entire front end ready to try and knock the head bearing races out when time and patience allows :P

Ran out of sun-light and dry-ness today... aka it decided to throw it down and I got soaked trying to rescue my tools :(


I got caught out by snow one year-
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Post by: adeejaysdelight on 03 October 2013, 01:24:26 pm
New chain and sprockets and clutch parts just arrived, so I guess I'll be doing that today as I destroyed the old ones at the Nurburgring a couple of weeks ago.


I got some of that redex fuel line cleaner too. Is it any good?
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Post by: Motorbreath on 03 October 2013, 03:02:35 pm
I've practically sold it. On monday its new owner would come back with the money.

I am thinking of doing a quick 600km trip to my parents town just to see her, have a last ride and say goodbye... :\
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Post by: stevierst on 03 October 2013, 04:07:44 pm
Fixed a puncture on it last night, replaced knackered rear pad, and de-seized the rear caliper.
 
Went to work today, and the tyre repair decided not to work anymore about 1/2 way there!!! Arse!!!
 
Sat on the side of the road with my puncture repair kit in hand. A couple of colleagues drive past, look at me, then do a friggin lap of honour laughing their tits off at me and shouting abuse out of the window. Bastards!!!!! (they'll be wondering why their brew tastes funny later!)
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Post by: locksmith on 03 October 2013, 04:52:31 pm
The missus woke me up at 5 am, so hopped on my bike and headed to Whitstable in Kent, then headed back for a nice ride along the A28 then the A251 back to Faversham. Then proceeded to clean and polish followed by an oil change, then a second ride out for 30 miles or so. Really got the bug back again now - just in time for winter!  ;)

The fish and chip place pictured behind your bike alongside the harbour is top notch.
3 times I've been there and 3 times it's been scrumptious!
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Post by: Doubleclix on 03 October 2013, 05:33:07 pm
Yeah. Delicious! :)
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Post by: Doddsie on 03 October 2013, 08:46:42 pm
Got bored so had a few beers and took all the allen bolts out of the filler cap and cleaned them!!  :)



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Post by: Doddsie on 03 October 2013, 08:48:01 pm
oooeer, they came out a bit big!! :eek
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Post by: noggythenog on 03 October 2013, 08:53:43 pm
Cleaning while your drunk eh!




I am quite prone to polishing my helmet after a few beers!!!! :b
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Post by: Doddsie on 03 October 2013, 09:00:49 pm
I find it better to buff my helmet BEFORE a few beers!!
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 03 October 2013, 09:01:45 pm
Got bored so had a few beers and took all the allen bolts out of the filler cap and cleaned them!!  :)

 :eek Are you expecting the RSM to come round with the ol' white gloves?!
 
"Private Doddsie, there was a speck of dust under the key cap, that's your weekend pass cancelled!"   :lol
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Post by: noggythenog on 03 October 2013, 09:05:25 pm
Got bored so had a few beers and took all the allen bolts out of the filler cap and cleaned them!!  :)

 :eek Are you expecting the RSM to come round with the ol' white gloves?!
 
"Private Doddsie, there was a speck of dust under the key cap, that's your weekend pass cancelled!"   :lol


 :rollin


Doddsie on show parade with bike & garage outside the guard room at 1900hrs!!! :)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 03 October 2013, 09:12:21 pm
Got bored so had a few beers and took all the allen bolts out of the filler cap and cleaned them!!  :)

 :eek Are you expecting the RSM to come round with the ol' white gloves?!
 
"Private Doddsie, there was a speck of dust under the key cap, that's your weekend pass cancelled!"   :lol


 :rollin


Doddsie on show parade with bike & garage outside the guard room at 1900hrs!!! :)

If that were the case, looks like I'm in for a spell in Colchester  :\
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Post by: Doddsie on 03 October 2013, 09:20:13 pm
Trust me, there is no speck of dust under the key cap!!!  ;)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 03 October 2013, 09:22:54 pm
 :rolleyes  Why am I not surprised?  :rolleyes    :lol
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Post by: fazersharp on 03 October 2013, 09:30:29 pm
Looks like I have a nemisis
 
{anal cleaning ) er ----- no I mean anal about cleaning
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Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 04 October 2013, 09:55:24 pm
Cleaned and fettled me Julie for LoFo ride on Sunday.  :sun
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Post by: Jazz999 on 06 October 2013, 04:53:05 pm
Went to the Copdock bike show in Ipswich, bought a ramp, strapped it on & road home again. Job done :-)
Oh and bought a back protector too, and some more bungees to do the strapping on of said ramp.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/06/8a7yte8e.jpg)
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Post by: JZS 600 on 06 October 2013, 07:17:32 pm
Did my check ride before the ROSPA test, all good  :D
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Post by: Doubleclix on 06 October 2013, 07:32:49 pm
Finished my first tour on fazer :) 340 miles 2 up with luggage over 2 days. Lovely jubbley
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Post by: locksmith on 06 October 2013, 07:34:46 pm
Gave her a good clean in case I decide to sell her!
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Post by: dBfazer600 on 06 October 2013, 09:33:48 pm
Wired sat nav to bike and then took her for breakfast with friends to test GPS and i can recommend the Garmin Zumo 350LM. Pity I broke my bluetooth head set though.

Daz
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Post by: robby boy on 06 October 2013, 09:38:36 pm
Fitted a tail lamp bulb. Might clean it next weekend then again I've been saying that for weeks.
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Post by: Jazz999 on 06 October 2013, 10:02:01 pm
Likewise, might clean mine this month, poor thing has fossilised bugs on the front.
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Post by: unfazed on 06 October 2013, 10:50:57 pm
Took the 1000 out of the garage to go for a spin, started it and heard this awful rattle from the exhaust.  :rolleyes  Saw the dreaded 7000 on the rev counter. :'( Turned the engine off
After some foccing and swearing as I had replaced almost everthing to do with the EXUP valve a few months ago. :wall  Whipped off the EXUP vavle cover off to find the valve in perfect working order.  :rolleyes Restarted the engine, no servo movement at all.  :'( Pulled out the servo after a little  more foccing and swearing opened it to find everthing moving as it should except the servo motor.
Cleaned my hands, put a post on the for sale or wanted section to source another servo motor, put on my leathers and took the old faithful 600  :) out and went for a spin.
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Post by: midden on 07 October 2013, 06:38:18 am
Decided to polish my wheels. BECAUSE I CAN  ;)
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Post by: reddeviljp on 07 October 2013, 02:27:58 pm
Took the battery out of my newly bought 99 model to charge it. I did this because I didn't realise the importance of the 'P' setting on the ignition and consequently drained the battery flat! Welcome to the world of Fazer ownership, I thought to myself.  :o
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 07 October 2013, 02:35:24 pm
Decided to polish my wheels. BECAUSE I CAN  ;)

Of sick with a buggered knee. So decided not to polish my wheels. BECAUSE I CAN'T  ;)
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Post by: esetest on 07 October 2013, 03:56:39 pm
Went for a spin this afternoon round Chew Valley  , through Burrington and up through Cheddar Gorge , as the sun was shining and I finished work early .
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Post by: Dead Eye on 07 October 2013, 04:15:28 pm
Decided to pop out myself as the sun was shining - up the A46 then back down the A38 - not overly exciting, but nice to get out... the A38 isn't as fun as I remember... but then again I've learnt a lot since I last rode it properly...
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Post by: Lampwick on 07 October 2013, 04:23:27 pm
After a quick spin to the quacksand back, decided it was to quiet, out with the baffles, that's better

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Post by: Dead Eye on 07 October 2013, 04:26:20 pm
That's what we like to hear ;) (pun intended)
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Post by: reddeviljp on 08 October 2013, 08:20:50 pm
Took the battery out of my newly bought 99 model to charge it. I did this because I didn't realise the importance of the 'P' setting on the ignition and consequently drained the battery flat! Welcome to the world of Fazer ownership, I thought to myself.  :o

Hurrah! Fully charged battery now back in place and because I'm a bit like that I decided to clean the battery compartment holder and fuse box.Little bit ott.
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Post by: Chris on 08 October 2013, 08:32:44 pm
Cleaned front caliper piston ends and put in new sbs ceramic pads, hopefully they'll be less dusty and give better braking than the ebc organics I have taken out!
 
Chris
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Post by: Motorbreath on 09 October 2013, 12:15:10 am
Sold it...
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Post by: red98 on 09 October 2013, 11:22:14 am
delivered the 600`s front wheel to have new tyre fitted  :)
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Post by: Mattsplat on 09 October 2013, 11:30:10 am
Fitted my SW Motech Blaze saddlebags yesterday.
 
Hyperpro springs going in the front today...
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Post by: fireblake on 09 October 2013, 02:50:43 pm
Do you have those days when you regret doing anything?
Over the last few weeks I've painted my wheels and discovered the front wheel bearings were foc'd. All replaced.Took off the swinging arm to check all the bearings and regreased  them prior to the winter, all ok.Plus I fitted a ShockTube to the rear shock. I Changed the rear brake line to Goodridge, what a Bastid to bleed, regretted doing that as the old one was perfect, only did it as I'd already done the fronts. It took ages to sort but all done now. And today I decided to change the oil and filter. I always buy a K + N because of the nut on the front to ease removal. This promptly rounded off and I had to resort to ramming a screw driver though the filter, it still would not turn bending my screw driver. I always use a torque wrench so Gawd knows how it got so tight, luckily my neighbour had a grip wrench and that did the job. Working nights tonight so thought I might have had to sit in traffic with the lemmings but now it's all sorted I'm a happy bunny.


Mickey
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Post by: ChristoT on 09 October 2013, 02:52:28 pm
Do you have those days when you regret doing anything?
Over the last few weeks I've painted my wheels and discovered the front wheel bearings were foc'd. All replaced.Took off the swinging arm to check all the bearings and regreased  them prior to the winter, all ok.Plus I fitted a ShockTube to the rear shock. I Changed the rear brake line to Goodridge, what a Bastid to bleed, regretted doing that as the old one was perfect, only did it as I'd already done the fronts. It took ages to sort but all done now. And today I decided to change the oil and filter. I always buy a K + N because of the nut on the front to ease removal. This promptly rounded off and I had to resort to ramming a screw driver though the filter, it still would not turn bending my screw driver. I always use a torque wrench so Gawd knows how it got so tight, luckily my neighbour had a grip wrench and that did the job. Working nights tonight so thought I might have had to sit in traffic with the lemmings but now it's all sorted I'm a happy bunny.


Mickey

The beast is back on the road!  :woot
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Post by: midden on 09 October 2013, 04:40:23 pm
bought oil, oil filter, filter chain wrench and what an absolute waste of £4+ that was.
Ended up using the classic screwdriver punched through filter method.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 09 October 2013, 05:21:58 pm
Explored some more Cotswolds roads today, found some nice ones. Windy on top of the hills tho. And actually had it almost flat out in top today too - I'm not telling you where (think I took a wrong turn and wound up on a German autobahn - or was it my mates private drag strip?  ;)   :lol ) Not something I plan on doing often!
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Post by: ChristoT on 09 October 2013, 05:28:29 pm
Explored some more Cotswolds roads today, found some nice ones. Windy on top of the hills tho. And actually had it almost flat out in top today too - I'm not telling you where (think I took a wrong turn and wound up on a German autobahn - or was it my mates private drag strip?  ;)   :lol ) Not something I plan on doing often!

So, with a full ivanised kit, on your mate's drag strip - what did you do?  :)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 09 October 2013, 05:31:31 pm
Well, I pointed it up this long, straight bit of tarmac, tucked down a bit, whacked up the gears and held the throttle wide open........ :lol
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Post by: slimwilly on 09 October 2013, 05:39:42 pm
On that bit of drag strip the other day with you behind me i saw 135 on the clock








Today i took the little metal shard out of my new rear tyre and HISSSSSSSSSSS, so wheel off tonight and drop it in tomorrow for a fix
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 09 October 2013, 05:41:01 pm
I thought it was more like 6 in the evening?  :lol
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Post by: slimwilly on 09 October 2013, 05:58:56 pm
I thought it was more like 6 in the evening?  :lol


6.35pm
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 09 October 2013, 06:01:58 pm

 
Today i took the little metal shard out of my new rear tyre and HISSSSSSSSSSS, so wheel off tonight and drop it in tomorrow for a fix

 
If you'd had Puncturesafe/seal/whatever it's called in the tyres, you'd have been fine.
 
Do I have it in mine? No, forgot...... :\   :lol
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Post by: Jazz999 on 09 October 2013, 08:25:09 pm
Had a cracking local ride with some friends, my fzs600, a heavily modified Z750 called Alice, a modified Sachs 125 and a bandit :-) chips and a shandy and home again! Happy days
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Post by: noggythenog on 09 October 2013, 10:07:47 pm
 
Picked up the noggyfighter...complete with Cristo's now shiny downpipes...& correctly flashing indicators...& new front mudguard
still a couple finishing touches to do during the winter & next year i'll look at getting a decent looking fairing on.
Downpipes are really nice, i cant notice any difference in performance, thought they'd just look nice which they do but im surprised at the nice raspy growl they produce. :)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 09 October 2013, 10:15:16 pm

Picked up the noggyfighter...complete with Cristo's now shiny downpipes...& correctly flashing indicators...& new front mudguard
still a couple finishing touches to do during the winter & next year i'll look at getting a decent looking fairing on.
Downpipes are really nice, i cant notice any difference in performance, thought they'd just look nice which they do but im surprised at the nice raspy growl they produce. :)

Ready for "Show me your Fazer" thread? What fairing are you thinking of? Back to standard?  :eek
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Post by: noggythenog on 09 October 2013, 10:28:30 pm

Picked up the noggyfighter...complete with Cristo's now shiny downpipes...& correctly flashing indicators...& new front mudguard
still a couple finishing touches to do during the winter & next year i'll look at getting a decent looking fairing on.
Downpipes are really nice, i cant notice any difference in performance, thought they'd just look nice which they do but im surprised at the nice raspy growl they produce. :)
I reckon a little clean & a couple bits of paint and it's ready for a new piccie :photo
 
fairing wise i'd love to bastardise a fazer fairing to somehow slot it over the little single headlight and cut off  the ears a little bit so i can still have handlebar mirrors & maybe cut out the join between the 2 headlight holes.. i mean i could just go original but i refuse to pay money for another headlight unit for the fazer which is universally known as being shite.& the main thing is that i want to keep the front bracket for the clocks to mount to.
 
decisions decisions!!!
 
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Post by: lew600fazer on 09 October 2013, 11:35:12 pm
Got home after a week away , popped into the garage to say hello and show her the new Conti road attacks she is getting for Christmas. :)
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Post by: red98 on 10 October 2013, 03:44:50 pm
picked up front wheel with new tyre fitted.....will be on the bike tonight  :D
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Post by: bristol banger on 12 October 2013, 03:23:59 pm
Cleaned it :)
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Post by: mickvp on 12 October 2013, 03:44:29 pm
popped the front sprocket cover off to check on the front sprocket nut and clean some of the gunge out the cover from the scottoil. think i have pinpointed my deceleration noise as a non-OEM front sprocket? then adjusted the chain and refitted the cover.

now its time to clean and polish it (again :rolleyes), before covering it for the night :)
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Post by: slimwilly on 12 October 2013, 04:37:41 pm
Picked up ,my puncture repaired rear wheel,,£39.60 ,plugged and balanced :eek
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Post by: mickvp on 12 October 2013, 04:40:04 pm
Picked up ,my puncture repaired rear wheel,,£39.60 ,plugged and balanced :eek

bugger me. what did they plug it with. gold?!?
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Post by: NotAnotherHill on 12 October 2013, 05:30:15 pm
Filter and oil change. Not very exciting but something to do whilst the rain falls monotonously down.
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Post by: Anquetil on 12 October 2013, 06:54:19 pm
Left Wrexham in the drizzle at 8-15am to Corwen, Cerrigydrudion ( met Trev as arranged), Betws y coed, Capel Curig. LLyn Ogwen, Bethesda, Brittania bridge, on to the Wirral 100 club race meeting at the Anglesey Circuit. Overcast, but dry, and some good racing. Hit some rain between Bangor and Betws y coed on the way home. Arrived back just before dark. Bike needs cleaning tomorrow. 160 miles in total.
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Post by: slimwilly on 12 October 2013, 07:09:18 pm
While the bike is hung high and dry i thought i would degrease the rear sprocket and give it a coat of gold paint to match the chain


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Post by: Dead Eye on 12 October 2013, 08:57:01 pm
Bought it ^^

In other news I magically stumbled upon Fish Hill today... unfortunately in the car, but it was still a good bit of fun ^^
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 12 October 2013, 10:06:19 pm
Bought it ^^



?????      And?!!   Is that all you're going to say?!!
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Post by: Dead Eye on 12 October 2013, 10:18:59 pm
Thank you nick for convincing me? :P

I'll post up more, including piccies once I take delivery :)
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Post by: unfazed on 12 October 2013, 10:22:19 pm
Picked up ,my puncture repaired rear wheel,,£39.60 ,plugged and balanced :eek
WTF, tell us the name of the shop where you had it repaired and we won't go there. That is an absolute rip off.
I had mine repaired with a mushroom  patch 3 weeks ago for €10
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Post by: Yamazer-92 on 12 October 2013, 10:54:18 pm
Fitted new front brake pads and cleaned the calipers, went for Ferodo Platinum organics as recommended by punkstig. Also after researching my Metzeler Z8 tyres found out I've been riding with the wrong pressures for a while  :rolleyes  and went from 33 36 which I thought was correct to 36 40 as that is the manufacturers specification.


Brakes are awesome, my old pads whatever they were were getting very low and these new ones are quality. The lever barely needs pulling and the feel is much better, I doubt they're even bedded in yet either. As for the tyre pressures, I did surprisingly feel a difference. Handling was much the same, very good in my opinion, but in a straight line it seemed to roll along better and felt more comfortable somehow.
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Post by: lew600fazer on 12 October 2013, 10:56:36 pm
Picked up ,my puncture repaired rear wheel,,£39.60 ,plugged and balanced :eek
WTF, tell us the name of the shop where you had it repaired and we won't go there. That is an absolute rip off.
I had mine repaired with a mushroom  patch 3 weeks ago for €10
Why not just a mushroom repair kit and do it yourself , £39.00 for repair and re-balance, unless it was a brand new tyre?
Give it a good wash and cleaned the chain, using a product I have never heard of before KH 70 bought it in Lidl here in Spain, if you are not familiar with it can recommend it excellent, even just rinsed the cloth I used and paint brush under the water tap.
Ride out tomorrow planned mountains around Guadalest should be a good turnout.
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Post by: mickvp on 12 October 2013, 10:57:14 pm
ive got ferodo platinums front and rear on mine too. very nice pads (especially on the front!).
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Post by: noggythenog on 12 October 2013, 11:31:36 pm
Thank you nick for convincing me? :P

I'll post up more, including piccies once I take delivery :)


Deadeyes gone over to the dark side of the force!!!!!!! :eek


 :useless


About time you started riding without bits falling off, congrats! 8)
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Post by: slimwilly on 13 October 2013, 06:54:00 am
So Deadeye is not going to be left behind anymore,,,a little bit of learning Boyo and vroooommmm
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Post by: red98 on 13 October 2013, 07:53:41 am
Thank you nick for convincing me? :P

I'll post up more, including piccies once I take delivery :)












nice one deadeye.........whens it being delivered ?...hope its a silver one  :lol


not today but yesterday,rode to ace cafe to meet with christoT before he heads off to the usa.....good luck christo  ;)
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Post by: Dead Eye on 13 October 2013, 10:41:28 am
Should hopefully be collecting within a week :)

Its the Gun Metal grey, so kinda close to silver - but better ;)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 13 October 2013, 11:54:25 am
What did I do with my Fazer today?
 
Are you taking the piss?
 
Have you looked out the window recently?
 
 :(
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Post by: taylor on 13 October 2013, 01:05:30 pm
took it for a spin around my area, not to far in case it rains :lol
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Post by: midden on 13 October 2013, 01:20:28 pm
Getting drenched together
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Post by: Andy FZS on 13 October 2013, 02:14:58 pm
Thank you nick for convincing me? :P

I'll post up more, including piccies once I take delivery :)
Come on spill what have you bought.......it wouldn't be a dark silver/grey colour would it?
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Post by: slimwilly on 13 October 2013, 02:43:36 pm
Should hopefully be collecting within a week :)

Its the Gun Metal grey, so kinda close to silver - but better ;)


Where is it at?


far?
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Post by: slimwilly on 13 October 2013, 05:15:30 pm
Sprayed my rear sprocket gold :)
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Refitted the rear wheel
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a bit smarter than the grotty original i think
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Post by: Dead Eye on 13 October 2013, 06:20:47 pm
Thank you nick for convincing me? :P

I'll post up more, including piccies once I take delivery :)
Come on spill what have you bought.......it wouldn't be a dark silver/grey colour would it?

Should hopefully be collecting within a week :)

Its the Gun Metal grey, so kinda close to silver - but better ;)


Where is it at?


far?


I have bought a Gen 1 thou and yes it is a dark grey / silver :P Its not too far from me (50~ miles), just need to get my sister to drop me off so I can ride it back :)
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Post by: slimwilly on 13 October 2013, 06:38:23 pm
And !!!!!! will you be cleaning it ?
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Post by: Dead Eye on 13 October 2013, 06:51:30 pm
Truth be told its already very very clean ^^

Will definitely be keeping it tidy myself though - its worth doing when decent results can be achieved. Cleaning my 6 is pointless because it will still look like crap once I've finished :P
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 13 October 2013, 06:59:21 pm
Not pointless at all. You might be surprised at how well it comes up. Plus, will help you spot further problems before they get out of hand. You're still keeping it, so why let it fall apart? And if you're not keeping it, you'll get more for it if it at least looks like it's had some attention. Not to mention it'll be easier to work on.  ;)
Now you've got the thou, there's no hurry, a bit at a time as and when....
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Post by: Andy FZS on 13 October 2013, 08:44:40 pm
Good luck with the thou, I have to admit to being tempted but it was far to far away from me to be able to view so no matter how tempting I'll bide my time. If something within an hours drive came up in the right condition (perfect / as new) at a fair price I'd very tempted. Anyway get some pictures posted and enjoy your new toy.
Andy
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Post by: unfazed on 15 October 2013, 12:05:27 am
Aftermath of a Sorry mate I didn't see you.
On the way to work yesterday morning, I doing about 30 to 40 Kph around 20-25 Mph when I see this fellow in a black BMW stopped at the yield sign next thing I know he pulls out into my path, braking as hard as possible, I go for the gap which kept getting smaller, I headed for the ditch to avoid him and eventually had to bail out. :'(
He stops, while I pick my self up and he "I didn't see you", Now the exchange I said "If you looked you would have seen me", and he replies "but there is dip you can't see and you must have been in the dip" So I says "if I saw you and tried to stop if you looked you would have seen me" but not his fault. I called the cops they listen to both sides and he admits to them he did not see me. :eek
He argues with the cops and the lady cop points out the yield sign and told him that when the insurance company ring them she will be telling them that he pulled out from a side road with a yield sign when it wasn't safe to do so end of story and he still argures that it was not his fault. :eek He then tells the cops that if he had pulled out in front of me I would have run into the side of him. She then tells him that from the marks on the road and grass that I took avoiding action to prevent a crash to my own detriment :wall
I'm here listening in disbelief. :'(
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Post by: slimwilly on 15 October 2013, 06:46:23 am
Get o good solicitor on it boyo,,,do him as he would do you.


Good luck
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Post by: red98 on 15 October 2013, 09:16:52 am
booked the non stuttering 600 in for a mot...9.30am sat  ;)
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Post by: fireblake on 15 October 2013, 04:25:41 pm
Aftermath of a Sorry mate I didn't see you.
On the way to work yesterday morning, I doing about 30 to 40 Kph around 20-25 Mph when I see this fellow in a black BMW stopped at the yield sign next thing I know he pulls out into my path, braking as hard as possible, I go for the gap which kept getting smaller, I headed for the ditch to avoid him and eventually had to bail out. :'(
He stops, while I pick my self up and he "I didn't see you", Now the exchange I said "If you looked you would have seen me", and he replies "but there is dip you can't see and you must have been in the dip" So I says "if I saw you and tried to stop if you looked you would have seen me" but not his fault. I called the cops they listen to both sides and he admits to them he did not see me. :eek
He argues with the cops and the lady cop points out the yield sign and told him that when the insurance company ring them she will be telling them that he pulled out from a side road with a yield sign when it wasn't safe to do so end of story and he still argures that it was not his fault. :eek He then tells the cops that if he had pulled out in front of me I would have run into the side of him. She then tells him that from the marks on the road and grass that I took avoiding action to prevent a crash to my own detriment :wall
I'm here listening in disbelief. :'(


I had a similar accident on my old Blade when about to go around a mini roundabout and the car coming towards me doesn't stop. I'm leant over to go right and have to slam the brakes on, the front locks up and down I go. Tnuc doesn't even stop, so my cracked fairing and various other road marks are left for me to repair with no one else's insurance to claim off. I should of ploughed into him but self preservation  stopped me


Mickey
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Post by: Dead Eye on 17 October 2013, 06:23:39 pm
Brought it home today ^^

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Post by: Lez72 on 17 October 2013, 06:53:31 pm
Nice looking Gen 1 Deadeye  ;)  Come on then, 1st impressions ???
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Post by: Dead Eye on 17 October 2013, 07:05:15 pm
Loving it so far - more so from the fact that its a bike that works ^^ As I said to my friend, I'd forgotten what it was like to "ride" a bike instead of just holding on whilst going fast and hoping for the best...

I was more than comfortable with the power and extra size - I've ridden Exup's Gen 1 a few times so I knew what to expect. Its mostly getting used to all the nice little things that most others probably take for granted; such as riding below 3k rpm with ease, pulling away easily in 6th, going around corners smoothly :P

Almost thought the gearing was different as the bike seemed lazy but to be honest, I didn't really give it full throttle at any point and didn't really go over 7k rpm so when I think about it I was hardly using the bike at all :P Just a nice slow ride home - got diverted through the Forest of Dean in Wales as well which was a nice change - I was planning on just taking the A48 south from Gloucester to the M48 Severn Bridge :)

So, anyone going to HTB on Sunday will see me on my new beast ^^ <3

P.S. Just to confirm, 6th gear 4k rpm = 60 mph?
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 17 October 2013, 07:15:05 pm
Welcome to the Ivanised gen 1 club! You beat Exupnut to it, brilliant!  :lol
And a really nice one too, I'm real pleased for you.
Yeah, 7k rpm is where they really get interesting, glad to hear you're taking your time with that. It'll now be really hard for you to live with any other bike for long - nothing else is as all-round capable as these are for so little dosh.
All we need now is some decent weather so you can really get to know it, at least you got some to pick it up in. Then it'd be really interesting to hear more about what you think of it, especially coming from the 600.
 
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Post by: esetest on 17 October 2013, 08:41:01 pm
Great  looking bike deadeye , i'm going to HTB , so might get to see it there .
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Post by: thunderpantz on 17 October 2013, 08:54:11 pm
Changed the oil and filter, removed my wing rack and replaced with a grab rail, gave it a quick wipe over :)


(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/FB_IMG_13820202973244996_zps77a88bb7.jpg)
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Post by: red98 on 17 October 2013, 09:32:08 pm
Brought it home today ^^

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nice one deadeye.....not quiet silver but its better than yellow or blue  :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 17 October 2013, 09:45:56 pm
Colour arguments aside ( :lol ), I've always liked the black engine/frame ones.
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Post by: Dead Eye on 17 October 2013, 10:55:29 pm
Yeah, I'm looking forward to putting some more miles on it and get more comfortable with riding it - more to develop muscle memory more than anything else, I'm quite comfortable riding it in general :)

I really like the black painted engines as well so that was a big bonus on top of all the other added extras ^^
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Post by: noggythenog on 18 October 2013, 12:11:28 am
Congrats deadeye...im well jealous now..the bikes looking very nice. 8)
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Post by: slimwilly on 18 October 2013, 07:11:39 am
Deadeye !!!thats a bute,,well done,how exciting,you will be watching the weekend weather.
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Post by: Andy FZS on 18 October 2013, 12:23:54 pm
Hey why can't I see the pictures. Not happy...
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Post by: Dead Eye on 18 October 2013, 01:13:26 pm
Apparently the Aeva Media plugin doesn't seem to work for everyone...

Here they are again but via my own hosting :P

(http://www.imperial-empire-se.com/images/foc-u/20131017_162010.jpg)

(http://www.imperial-empire-se.com/images/foc-u/20131017_162017.jpg)
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Post by: taurus66 on 18 October 2013, 01:34:05 pm
Started measuring up my fazer for making a taller screen.
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Post by: JZS 600 on 18 October 2013, 06:16:43 pm
After 16000 miles of duty on the front I "retired" the BT 023 for  T 30  :D


Lets see how this one lasts!
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Post by: red98 on 19 October 2013, 06:00:32 pm
welded up my spare set of 600 downpipes .
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Post by: slimwilly on 19 October 2013, 06:23:56 pm
welded up my spare set of 600 downpipes .
show us your handywork
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Post by: mr self destruct on 20 October 2013, 08:14:40 am
Pushed the fucking thing half a mile along the hard shoulder because I ran out of petrol on the M6 this morning.  :rolleyes


I'm usually good for 200 miles, so I don't know why it ran out after 190. Maybe it was my enthusiastic riding this past week?  ;)
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Post by: Exupnut on 20 October 2013, 08:36:46 am
Bad luck. To get away with half a mile runin dry on a motorway is very lucky. Could have been just after a junction. Fukin heavy tho when ya push em :-)
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Post by: mr self destruct on 20 October 2013, 01:01:02 pm
True, Corley services is at the top of a long hill, so if I'd have run out 5 minutes later it would have been a hell of a lot worse.  :\


Nice pic by the way.  ;)
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Post by: esetest on 20 October 2013, 06:35:25 pm
Went to HTB .
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Post by: Doddsie on 20 October 2013, 07:25:04 pm
Changed oil, filter and plugs, then sat down with a beer or two and took out all the engine bolts one by one and cleaned them!!  :D



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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 20 October 2013, 08:01:08 pm
As soon as I saw you had posted on this thread Doddsie, I thought, Foc off, we know, you polished it some more!  :lol
 
Of course, I should have thought, foc off, we know, you drank some beer and polished it some more!  :rollin
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Post by: Exupnut on 20 October 2013, 09:05:07 pm
Nothing wrong with beer and polish. Altho i prefer beer/guitar and a little bit of groove :-)
Burp!
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Post by: Dead Eye on 20 October 2013, 09:17:44 pm
Went to HTB .

Me tooo ^^

Tried looking out for you, but there were just soooo many bikes...

Kept bumping in to Fazer390 though haha
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Post by: unfazed on 20 October 2013, 10:22:52 pm
Fitted a set of Osram night breakers to the Gen 1
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Post by: fazersharp on 20 October 2013, 10:38:57 pm
Changed oil, filter and plugs, then sat down with a beer or two and took out all the engine bolts one by one and cleaned them!!  :D




Holy sh1t i thought mine was clean  ( I give in)
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Post by: mr self destruct on 22 October 2013, 04:50:58 pm
After today's drenching on the way home mine's developed a misfire, there's a disturbing squealing noise coming from the front wheel and the alarm keeps going off, so it might be time to book it into a garage again.
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Post by: esetest on 22 October 2013, 05:51:02 pm
Fitted the new top yoke cover , it wasn't what I was expecting , but at least it matches the carbon protective  sticker on the tank 
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Post by: fireblake on 22 October 2013, 06:40:46 pm
Road it, loved it


Mickey
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Post by: scubamarkt on 22 October 2013, 09:01:12 pm
I fitted some Dr Bike heated grips, what a revelation the best thing since sliced bread love it.
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Post by: esetest on 23 October 2013, 04:20:48 pm
Cleaned it ready for winter .
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Post by: stevierst on 23 October 2013, 04:45:34 pm
Cleaned my little fazer in preparation for it's handover to my son.8)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 23 October 2013, 04:46:54 pm
Got in a couple of hours of Fazer-time this afternoon, first ride in over a week. Didn't go far, couple of twisty lanes, but still put the smile on my face  :)
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Post by: red98 on 23 October 2013, 08:56:02 pm
fitted new chain and sprockets to the 600  :)
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Post by: devilsyam on 23 October 2013, 09:16:58 pm
stopped raining briefly in bristol so got her out for a quick photo

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/999976_10151774474103800_23931715_n.jpg)
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Post by: unfazed on 23 October 2013, 09:49:12 pm
Took the long way home from work on the Gen 1 as it was the first day with bone dry roads in a week  :D
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Post by: Doddsie on 23 October 2013, 10:04:27 pm
stopped raining briefly in bristol so got her out for a quick photo

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/999976_10151774474103800_23931715_n.jpg)


Wasnt too keen on the paint when you first posted it all in bits, but gotta admit, it looks pretty good now its all back together!  :thumbup
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Post by: mickvp on 23 October 2013, 10:15:59 pm
Rode it to Uni....then got caught in the Rain on the way back home tonight..so It will need washed again now  :lol
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Post by: noggythenog on 23 October 2013, 10:23:52 pm
Took the noggyfighter for a little 70 mile spin over the hills, got some fuel additive with rust protecting properties from halfords, dumped it in the tank, filled to the brim with petrol because im back to work & no doubt today was its last ride before proper winter as im back to work & im away on a course during my next time off.


Plus i fitted by HD stealth camera to my exposed front sub fairing, good mounting point but it was a bit squint.


Spent about 3 hours trying to piece together a 4 minute video......totally infuriating.....not even sure if its gonna work yet but im a stubborn foccer. :evil
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Post by: fireblake on 23 October 2013, 11:29:02 pm
After yesterday's downpour.  The M27 had several inches of standing water. My Thousand is proper filthy. No time to clean it as I'm on nights so gave it a thrash in tge sunshine.  Amazing how the crud has stiffened the side and centre stand up. Almost seized up. I'll need to lube them up as really hard to get the stand down when sat on it.
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Post by: Andy FZS on 24 October 2013, 03:16:56 pm
Went out for some carrots. ....Hull to Wetwang a166 to York a64 to Staxton then towards Driffield off to Sledmere back to Wetwang back to Hull bought carrots and home about 110miles and does she appreciate the effort I've gone to..well what do you think.:D
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Post by: TonyW on 24 October 2013, 03:26:05 pm
I got a licence for it  :D Mod 2 with zero faults. Should be insured in the next half hour. Its bound to piss down with rain just after that.
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Post by: Andy FZS on 24 October 2013, 03:30:23 pm
I got a licence for it  :D Mod 2 with zero faults. Should be insured in the next half hour. Its bound to piss down with rain just after that.
Well done, get out quickly then before it rains and if it does we all know who to blame..:(
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Post by: Gav on 24 October 2013, 04:33:58 pm
Split the old cam chain and thread a new one through on me FZS600
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Post by: stevierst on 24 October 2013, 10:32:56 pm
Handed the keys and v5 of my trusty 600 over to my son. Now just got to replace her with something worthwhile.
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Post by: apage16 on 25 October 2013, 01:16:08 am
Rode it down to the Ace Cafe to try out the K&N and have a Big breakfast to boot. Performance was definitely up until it popped the top off of the (rusty) exhaust collector on the way home!  :'(
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Post by: mr self destruct on 25 October 2013, 06:53:37 am

Dropped mine in at the dealer for work on the brakes, hopefully I'll get it back today. If not then I've got their 13 plate Gladius to ride for the weekend.
Interesting bike. Only 66bhp apparently but it feels faster than my Fazer. Probably due to the torquey V twin but it feels like it's not revving as much as it actually is.
It's not on my Christmas list though.





I got a licence for it  :D Mod 2 with zero faults. Should be insured in the next half hour. Its bound to piss down with rain just after that.


Congrats bud!  :D
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Post by: Lawrence on 25 October 2013, 12:29:30 pm
Found a water leak.  Was sitting at traffic lights on the way to work with a puddle developing under me, and it wasn't because I'd had too many coffees in the morning.  Managed to temp fix it to get home in the evening though and need to replace the pipe this weekend.
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Post by: slimwilly on 25 October 2013, 02:08:49 pm
Found my old VFR rear seat cowl in red, so got a close colour match,resprayed it and made it fit, also fitted some tiny rear indictators and strengthened the floppy tail tidy someone had fitted, oh and with the same stainless steel i made the indicator brackets.
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Post by: Anquetil on 25 October 2013, 03:24:01 pm
Cleaned bike, dried it, Yamalube in and brimmed tank. ACF 50 applied. Carbs drained, plastic taped over exhaust to stop little creatures making a home in there. See you in April, Fazer ! Out on XJ600 from now on, probably up to Bangor Pier tomorrow, weather permitting.
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Post by: esetest on 26 October 2013, 03:53:12 pm
I started the jobs I was planning for winter , removed the battery , fuel tank and radiator so I can remove the ais and paint the front of the engine. Loosened off the exhaust header nuts which were surprisingly easy to undo - then rain stopped play .
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Post by: Skippernick on 26 October 2013, 04:18:55 pm
Fitted a new rear braided brake line and bleed it all up.
Front ones to fit on Monday.
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Post by: red98 on 27 October 2013, 10:58:07 am
balanced carbs on the 600......
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Post by: CRH on 27 October 2013, 11:07:12 am
bloody hell paul they spot on matey?...dam good eyesight for a 70yr old!! :lol .....ps, can i see a hint of yellow shining through that red tank?.....oh yes see it now?...its going ...orange :'(
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Post by: CRH on 27 October 2013, 01:11:52 pm
sitting here on computer thinking to meself?...what if this storm tonight gets real bad and blows me garage roof off!!....(needs new roof)....so waited till her that does the hoovering"...went upstairs to do her jewelry making ""hobby she got?...sneaked out and bought the bike into lounge :rolleyes ....all was going well :) ....untill :eek ...didnt realise ide left ignition switched on after releasing steering lock"....pressed the fkn horn didnt i?....WELL?..all hell broke out!!...firstly dogs started barking at the same time her upstairs shouting like a bull elephant"....if youve bought that f"ing bike into this house ime packing me bags!!!!!!!!!..... :rolleyes ....so after long deliberation :z ....decided that she ought to go bk in garage?.....just hope shes warm enough in there tonight though?... :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol .......good women like that are hard to find :rolleyes ......
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 27 October 2013, 01:20:02 pm
Braved strong gusts of wind and mucho tree debris whizzing around me head to pop down to H's café, Dorchester, where I got a very good look at a luuuuurvley pair!  :b
See "get yer photies out" thread  ;)
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Post by: Dead Eye on 27 October 2013, 01:46:45 pm
Faffed around trying to get my soldering iron to work and finally managed to get a switched live feed wired in to the fuse box so that I can power my heated grips via a relay... just need to figure out where the hell I am going to mount the stupid bloody switch so that I can route and crimp the remaining wiring... damn nightmare as I'd rather not drill in to plastics...
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Post by: esetest on 27 October 2013, 02:50:58 pm
Removed exhaust and ais ( ais was a bit fiddly to remove ) and cleaned front of engine .
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Post by: Gav on 27 October 2013, 04:07:56 pm
Put cams in and tightened the cam shaft holders. Tensioner back in.  Engine cover on and carbs back on. Spark parks in. Missus shitty with me for hiding in the garage. Oh deep joy.
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Post by: Gav on 27 October 2013, 04:09:30 pm
Spark plugs I mean.  Grrr can't edit with tapatalk.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 27 October 2013, 04:23:40 pm
Taxed it online (first time - they're dragging me into the modern age, lol).
Now just need some nice winter days....
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Post by: Dead Eye on 27 October 2013, 04:50:35 pm
Spark plugs I mean.  Grrr can't edit with tapatalk.

Is it bad that I completely missed that typo in the first message and read it as Spark plugs regardless :P
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Post by: red98 on 27 October 2013, 05:05:04 pm
i think GAV was right first time....he has "parked his sparks"  :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: Gav on 27 October 2013, 05:49:41 pm
Hehehe. I actually almosy pooped myself bcus when I tried parking spark no2, it seemed to take forever to wind in.  I thought the spark park thread in the head had stripped!  Massive sigh of relief as it finally tightened up to stop.
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Post by: unfazed on 27 October 2013, 06:28:30 pm
Taxed it online (first time - they're dragging me into the modern age, lol).
Now just need some nice winter days....
Next thing you know you will be writing on motorcycle forums and using a smart phone :lol
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Post by: unfazed on 28 October 2013, 08:01:13 pm
Fitted new clutch plates to the Fazer 400. Accelerates much better now  :lol
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Post by: Exupnut on 29 October 2013, 12:23:35 am
fazer 4.... accelerates much better now...?  no no fella... thats a BIG contradiction.... 400 and accelerate dont belong in the same sentence....especially if it's yellow (fart) silver/red (grandad) gunmetal (dont foccin ask) or black.  it has to be a blue 6 or 1 for u to be able to truly post with utmost confidence :D
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Post by: Dead Eye on 29 October 2013, 10:30:32 am
What's wrong the gunmetal now... :P
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Post by: apage16 on 29 October 2013, 10:44:39 am
Today I exacted a short to mid term Gun-gum and stainless welding wire repair on the popped collector plate.


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Hopefully until it's too cold to ride so I can set about removing the downpipes and welding them up without worrying about having her laid up. Or until I can afford the obvious upgrade to stainless pipes!



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Post by: unfazed on 29 October 2013, 05:20:37 pm
fazer 4.... accelerates much better now...?  no no fella... thats a BIG contradiction.... 400 and accelerate dont belong in the same sentence....especially if it's yellow (fart) silver/red (grandad) gunmetal (dont foccin ask) or black.  it has to be a blue 6 or 1 for u to be able to truly post with utmost confidence :D
You have got it all wrong, it is the fastest of all colours Yamaha Racing; Red, Black, White, :) which means acceleration is in the M1 league. :eek  The M1 in blue is the slowest, as is the blue R1, blue fazer 1000 and blue fazer 600.  :rollin They even look slow in blue  :eek
 
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Post by: esetest on 29 October 2013, 05:58:48 pm
Tapped the holes left by removing the ais & fitted the bolts , hardest part of the job was finding an 8mm tapered tap , luckily I was able to borrow one .
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Post by: lew600fazer on 29 October 2013, 06:19:20 pm
Washed her, went for a ride in the mountains with a mate, then it chucked it down big style, come on whats that all about this is Spain for fecks sake washed her when I got home and left in the car port on the side stand good wind blowing so will soon dry out the bites I cannot get to.
lew
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Post by: Gav on 29 October 2013, 08:22:11 pm
First ride to the office after I put in a new cam chain and a pair of datatool heated grips.  nice 1hour ride from Hampshire to Dorset with lovely n warm hands and smooth engine.  Happy bunny!
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Post by: NotAnotherHill on 30 October 2013, 04:25:35 pm
Fitted lever protectors on to stop my Oxford Muffs pushing against the levers. Seems to work. Also had new gold DID chain fitted. The last chain lasted a proxy 4500 miles. Expecting at least 12k from this chain.
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Post by: midden on 30 October 2013, 05:17:43 pm
Fitted lever protectors on to stop my Oxford Muffs pushing against the levers. Seems to work. Also had new gold DID chain fitted. The last chain lasted a proxy 4500 miles. Expecting at least 12k from this chain.
4500miles expensive business these chains
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Post by: stevierst on 30 October 2013, 07:08:12 pm
Fitted lever protectors on to stop my Oxford Muffs pushing against the levers. Seems to work. Also had new gold DID chain fitted. The last chain lasted a proxy 4500 miles. Expecting at least 12k from this chain.
4500miles expensive business these chains
Fit a scottoiler, it'll last at least twice as long next time.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 30 October 2013, 07:42:27 pm
Went out for a sunset ride to scrub off my slippery new Metzeler Z6 front tyre.
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Post by: dBfazer600 on 30 October 2013, 11:47:15 pm
Tested the ignition wiring and all is fine. Took the carbs off and started to clean them and I is now drinking beer.

Daz
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lawrence on 31 October 2013, 12:30:38 pm
Fitted lever protectors on to stop my Oxford Muffs pushing against the levers. Seems to work. Also had new gold DID chain fitted. The last chain lasted a proxy 4500 miles. Expecting at least 12k from this chain.
4500 miles :eek  Fit a Scottoiler... my DID VX chain done almost 16k so far and been adjusted 3 times (two of those was when the wheel was out for a tyre) since.  I did fit a new sprocket a couple of weeks ago (at 15k), but at £8/each that's not a big deal.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Mattsplat on 31 October 2013, 01:12:23 pm
4.5K!!
 
Lubricate your chain man!
 
You should see at least 30k from a chain...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fireblake on 31 October 2013, 01:47:05 pm
Fitted lever protectors on to stop my Oxford Muffs pushing against the levers. Seems to work. Also had new gold DID chain fitted. The last chain lasted a proxy 4500 miles. Expecting at least 12k from this chain.
4500 miles :eek  Fit a Scottoiler... my DID VX chain done almost 16k so far and been adjusted 3 times (two of those was when the wheel was out for a tyre) since.  I did fit a new sprocket a couple of weeks ago (at 15k), but at £8/each that's not a big deal.


I'm in total agreement. My chain has only been adjusted 3 times in about 8000 miles. My scotoiler is off at the moment but as soon as I've got some new clear tube I'll put it back on. I'm using Chain and Cable spray grease nicked from work and it's doing a great job but the fly off is horrendous. I can't believe how filthy the bike has got after the thorough clean i gave it a few weeks back. Our second car is going soon so no more choice between cage or bike.


Mickey
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NotAnotherHill on 31 October 2013, 03:28:11 pm
4.5K!!
 
Lubricate your chain man!
 
You should see at least 30k from a chain...


I lube my chain after every ride. It was a cheap chain that the garage put on. The previous DID chain did at least 15k.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 31 October 2013, 06:38:03 pm
Finally finished up the wiring for the heated grips :)

Decided that since work was quiet that I would go out for a ride... but the battery was flat :( So had my first foray into the delight of bump starting a bike... got it on my 3rd try and due to not being very fit had a lack of oxygen in my brain and put the side stand down whilst it was still in gear *facepalm* engine cut out... So off I go and bump it again, got it straight away though thank god...

The battery being flat gave me an excuse to go out for an "extended" play ^^ Had a bit of fun with a random biker who caught up to on the A46 before doing some twisty bits towards Wooten-Under-Edge and back down the A38 for a lazy end to the ride. Weather was miserable, roads were a bit damp and the sky was threatening rain but thoroughly enjoyed going out ^^
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: paulchucky on 31 October 2013, 09:31:34 pm
whilst working my bollox off i dreamt about taking her somewhere in the country and giving her a real good thrashing  :lol :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: johnnyg on 31 October 2013, 10:33:07 pm
Saw a small patch of blue sky and took it as a sign that I had to go out, got about 10 miles and it started coming down in lumps but it's only water and we don't dissolve!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 31 October 2013, 10:38:41 pm
Stalled her in front of a Foxeye rider at the lights opposite the Tower of London. Awwwwwkward!   :o
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: scubamarkt on 01 November 2013, 12:15:24 am
I changed the brake fluid on the front then gave her a nice oil and filter change
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tatastha-sakti on 01 November 2013, 11:09:59 am
Today some goddamn freak pierced my front tyre. :(((( All daily plans go to hell... :(((((
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 01 November 2013, 05:23:01 pm
Today some goddamn freak pierced my front tyre. :(((( All daily plans go to hell... :(((((

Get some Puncturesafe/ Ultraseal installed. Hole? What hole :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 01 November 2013, 07:05:34 pm
Refitted the exhaust ( anyone know what the correct torque is for the header nuts  )  , and reconnected the EXUP cables which I labelled T & B , i'm getting forgetfull in my old age .
Also pulled the leads off the plugs and labelled them NO,NI,OI,OO .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 01 November 2013, 07:12:31 pm
I'm sure I read on here it's 10Nm for the header nuts. I'm sure someone will confirm though
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 02 November 2013, 08:55:12 am
Yup, 10Nm for the exhaust studs :) Don't want to put them on too tight
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 02 November 2013, 09:04:12 am
Refitted the exhaust ( anyone know what the correct torque is for the header nuts  )  , and reconnected the EXUP cables which I labelled T & B , i'm getting forgetfull in my old age .
Also pulled the leads off the plugs and labelled them NO,NI,OI,OO .












iam an old foccer aswell....let me think...NO,NI,OI,OO.........MMMMMMMMMM


                                         NEARSIDE OUTER
                                         NEARSIDE INNER
                                         OFFSIDE INNER
                                         OFFSIDE OUTER


see ,told you i was old...i number them,sitting on the bike no1 on the left  ;) [size=78%] [/size]
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Andy FZS on 02 November 2013, 09:51:24 am
Sitting on the bike no 1 NO...
Yes::)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 02 November 2013, 02:06:17 pm
Smashed through the 50k miles barrier.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 02 November 2013, 02:46:40 pm
Cleaned fitted black frame covers,put bike on charge and on paddock stand see her next year!!

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpse788d2d9.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: snapper on 02 November 2013, 03:51:52 pm
looks like you've had a misshap over your rear wheel ! a little excited were you ?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 02 November 2013, 04:28:13 pm
Spot on paul , mine are numbered 1-4 as well , but with my memory I would still forget which way I took them off , I was going to label LO, LI ,RI,RO , but that would depend  if I was looking from the front or back . 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 02 November 2013, 04:44:59 pm
looks like you've had a misshap over your rear wheel ! a little excited were you ?


Very  :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Samaha on 02 November 2013, 05:30:02 pm
Fitted the hugger my brother got me for my birthday  :)


(http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr103/daddyofslack/20131029_171854_zpsa474be93.jpg) (http://s474.photobucket.com/user/daddyofslack/media/20131029_171854_zpsa474be93.jpg.html)


Next up is getting belly pan painted and fitted....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 02 November 2013, 08:07:46 pm
had an un-planned bimble around the thames valley...nice ride and a bonus this time of year  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gav on 02 November 2013, 10:38:00 pm
found some black wax polish for car trim, hiding in the garage.  Took off the black plastic fairing lower inside panels and side bits on the airbox etc and cleaned n buffed em with this black wax stuff.  Was a moment of OCD but fazer looks good.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dBfazer600 on 02 November 2013, 10:44:06 pm
Looked, sniffed and inspected the carbs on my kitchen sink as the part delivered that would not fit through the letter box is sat waiting for pick up from my local delivery office.

So no work on the bike today

Daz
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: codgie on 02 November 2013, 10:45:01 pm
looked longingly out the window towards the garage
then got in the beemer and went to do 7hrs of dcpc training


im now fully qualified to do the job i been doin for the last 25 yrs
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 03 November 2013, 01:57:38 am
Rode up to London from Portsmouth, but went for a more interesting route than the A3 by taking the A32 and B3349.

There was an amusing incident when I turned onto the A31 approaching Alton. I saw a single bike on the exit from the Roundabout and thought "Hello, looks like a Marker."

As such, I wasn't surprised to see another bike on the Alton turn off, then one on the A339 turn off waving his arm and making pointing gestures to direct me.

So I pointed at myself and shook my head at which point he realised I wasn't someone on his Ride Out :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fireblake on 03 November 2013, 03:41:21 pm
Cleaned fitted black frame covers,put bike on charge and on paddock stand see her next year!!

([url]http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpse788d2d9.jpg[/url])



Ah, that's what mine is supposed to look like when its clean?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 03 November 2013, 03:53:40 pm
Explored a bit more of the Charlbury TT - I'm gonna be havin' some fun on that when next summer rolls around!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 03 November 2013, 04:10:27 pm
LoFo ride out from Oakdene Cafe.

No route planned so did A20 Ashford, A28 Tenterden, B2080 Rye, A265, A229 Maidstone, then A20 back to Oakdene.

Very leisurely ride out.

Bike got dirty  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dickturpin on 03 November 2013, 05:39:54 pm
Put the removable layers back in my jacket and pants and had a bimble over the north yorks moors.
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Post by: Samaha on 03 November 2013, 06:21:54 pm
Went for a ride with my Dad and brother to Loomies Cafe. Nice 80 mile trip through the country roads.
Sorry for the poor picture
(http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr103/daddyofslack/20131103_155722_zps89ab7c3a.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilgo on 03 November 2013, 06:38:45 pm
took my new toy out for the first time since it got delivered here last thursday. the bike run like a chuggy diesel car for the first few miles,its fuel light was on when i viewed it in the shop,so i had them put a fivers worth of fuel in for me before they mot'd it for me,i filled the tank and its running much better now.
first real ride in 8 years for me,so took my time to get going as clearly i would be a bit rusty but im pleased with my choice of bike and hope for lots more fun with the bike.
 
HAPPY DAYS!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 05 November 2013, 07:51:00 am
fitted my black devils Yam fram plugs very happy thanks luke.

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/IMG_0395_zps024535fe.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 05 November 2013, 08:34:16 am
Hey Brooker81 .... Does the rear hugger have a chain guard aswell? I been lookin for just a rear hugger for mine as I've got a bling guard already.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 05 November 2013, 09:16:18 am
yep it does have  a chain guard mate.you can get one with or without tho mate.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 05 November 2013, 09:59:10 am
Linky linky please :-)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 05 November 2013, 10:25:53 am
skidmarx one

http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/54154 (http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/54154)

or if your minted this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Zero-Limits-Yamaha-FZS1000-Fazer-01-05-Rear-Mudguard-Hugger-in-Carbon-Fibre-/121159811121?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item1c35b00031 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Zero-Limits-Yamaha-FZS1000-Fazer-01-05-Rear-Mudguard-Hugger-in-Carbon-Fibre-/121159811121?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item1c35b00031)

mine is a crappy fake carbon one it was on the bike when bought will get round to replacing it eventually.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 05 November 2013, 10:30:51 am
I checked the links (thanks) and all of em incorporate a chain guard. I been lookin ever since I bought the bike and havn't been able to find a hugger without the guard.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 05 November 2013, 10:40:56 am
oh u want one without the guard ???  :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 05 November 2013, 01:48:41 pm
Took delivery of, and started fitting my shiny silver Renthal 755 Bars...


Only to find that the eBay seller has read the print wrong and I have 756's! Not road Medium, but Road HIGH!  :eek


We'll see if they can be shoehorned on without having to bend the fairing!


[Limit reached]
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gav on 05 November 2013, 06:10:10 pm
Went into the garage, switched on the light revved up the throttle grip without starting the engine,  gave the seat a rub, switched off the light and closed the door and went back into the house.

(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p426/yeogav/20131105_180842_zpsa6b9cb20.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 05 November 2013, 06:14:01 pm
Went into the garage, switched on the light revved up the throttle grip without starting the engine,  gave the seat a rub, switched off the light and closed the door and went back into the house.

([url]http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p426/yeogav/20131105_180842_zpsa6b9cb20.jpg[/url])
Oh good, I'm not the only one then  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Chris on 05 November 2013, 06:24:03 pm
Took mine for a 40 mile run. hands were freezing after the first 5 miles and I wished I'd fitted my heated grips when I had the chance with the bad weather but a nice run none the less.  :)  Will stick a picture up tomorrow if I get them loaded onto the computer.
 
Chris
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 05 November 2013, 06:28:35 pm
Went into the garage, switched on the light revved up the throttle grip without starting the engine,  gave the seat a rub, switched off the light and closed the door and went back into the house.

([url]http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p426/yeogav/20131105_180842_zpsa6b9cb20.jpg[/url])
You forgot to say "gave the engine a sniff"------------------------------ or is that just me
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 05 November 2013, 08:28:28 pm
A little love affair going on there methinks :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: lew600fazer on 05 November 2013, 09:03:45 pm
Fitted new Conti Road Attacks. Feels weird as front seemed heavy checked the tyre pressures with my own gauge 32 front and 39 rear.
Now 36 &42 will see what happens tomorrow blowing a gale today so went and had a few beers. :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gav on 05 November 2013, 09:25:35 pm


something seems strange about your garage  :lol


I built a stud wall to devide the garage.  A small section at the front to keep a motorbike with enough space to work on it. Above the bike is a mezzanine level too, for storage.    Then the other side is fully insulated and used as an office / mancave.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Chris on 06 November 2013, 12:32:52 am
You forgot to say "gave the engine a sniff"------------------------------ or is that just me

You're just a perv. Haha!  :b
 
Chris
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 06 November 2013, 12:37:23 pm
Shhhhhhh !
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 06 November 2013, 02:07:00 pm
Moved her to winter quarters.Took delivery of braided brake hoses so have now got all the consumables for an "end to end" service during the rainy/cold/dark season :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: karlo on 06 November 2013, 02:38:37 pm


mine is a crappy fake carbon one it was on the bike when bought will get round to replacing it eventually.


So did mine so I painted it to match the bike.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: karlo on 06 November 2013, 02:41:22 pm
I checked the links (thanks) and all of em incorporate a chain guard. I been lookin ever since I bought the bike and havn't been able to find a hugger without the guard.


Buy one and cut the guard part off, then put ya metal work skills to use and make a bracket up  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 06 November 2013, 02:50:19 pm


mine is a crappy fake carbon one it was on the bike when bought will get round to replacing it eventually.


So did mine so I painted it to match the bike.


So was mine, so I covered the bike in Carbon to match the hugger....   :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: lew600fazer on 06 November 2013, 06:34:30 pm
Fitted new Conti Road Attacks. Feels weird as front seemed heavy checked the tyre pressures with my own gauge 32 front and 39 rear.
Now 36 &42 will see what happens tomorrow blowing a gale today so went and had a few beers. :lol
well got out for a good run  today took it steady for the first 50 miles as the bike did feel completely different than when on the BT020's Slowly gained confidence and started flicking the bike around. Covered 120 miles and well what a difference just did not want to go home fun day. All set for the run up to Valencia moto gp this weekend.
Think I have made a good choice of tyre here, will have to wait and see how long they last on these Spanish roads.
Lew
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: codgie on 06 November 2013, 07:33:20 pm
well started my new job tuesday


and monday the beemer went to hospital


so i get to ride my super fazer
in the dark down green lanes all the way to the quarry


and in the dark all the way home again
think i will take up ice racing its got to be easier
at least you can see
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 06 November 2013, 07:52:01 pm

I checked the links (thanks) and all of em incorporate a chain guard. I been lookin ever since I bought the bike and havn't been able to find a hugger without the guard.


Buy one and cut the guard part off, then put ya metal work skills to use and make a bracket up  :rolleyes

Cut the guard part off?  Metal work skills? Knock up a bracket? Whack it all on???......u callin me a pikey?   :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gav on 06 November 2013, 08:14:43 pm
The headlights are sh!# on my 00 fzs600.   Had to open my visor to check it wasn't that.  Scary! Is there an upgrade for the headlights?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: karlo on 07 November 2013, 10:31:56 am

I checked the links (thanks) and all of em incorporate a chain guard. I been lookin ever since I bought the bike and havn't been able to find a hugger without the guard.


Buy one and cut the guard part off, then put ya metal work skills to use and make a bracket up  :rolleyes


Cut the guard part off?  Metal work skills? Knock up a bracket? Whack it all on???......u callin me a pikey?   :)


What can I say but If the cap fits..... :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gav on 07 November 2013, 07:26:10 pm
Working from home today and the sun came out.  Suddenly I remembered I needed to collect summink from the office in Dorset for a works trip next week.  Nice 1hr ride out then cup a tea at the office looking out the window at the fazer then the 1 hr ride back, lovely.   Quick wash down to get the wet road crud off, picked up along the way.  Then rolled back into the garage.   Heated datatool grips felt marvellous!  Enjoyed that.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 07 November 2013, 07:53:46 pm
Took a ride out to the bowling alley for a few frames with my brother. It was cold inside so I kept my great on. The look could really catch on I think...

[Limit reached]
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Doddsie on 08 November 2013, 09:51:35 pm
Buffed up me `ugger and re sprayed the end weights. :D





Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Andy FZS on 08 November 2013, 09:56:08 pm
Went to work on it and got it wet eek on the way home. Had to spend half an hour drying it off before I put it to bed.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: reddeviljp on 08 November 2013, 11:08:23 pm
Went to work on it and got it wet eek on the way home. Had to spend half an hour drying it off before I put it to bed.

Careful there, can't be getting wet!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 09 November 2013, 08:06:43 am
ordered me a Fender extender,,may help keep some crap off the engine.


Yes,look at Dodsies bike,,,how the hell do you keep that shine?   any secrets
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 09 November 2013, 08:12:54 am
Tank off, Nosecone off, new air filter & fuel filter in. Going to do 1 service job a day starting with complete brake overhaul then when its all done will polish it to try & achieve the "Doddsie Look"!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 09 November 2013, 09:12:08 am
600 booked in for MOT..10.30 this morning...first time i`ve ridden it in a long...long time  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: reddeviljp on 09 November 2013, 02:31:37 pm
Rode around A40/M40 land getting wet and then headed back into London. No problem with the bike which had tons of grunt just problems with my so-called waterproof jacket and rubbish 'Winter' gloves.Good job I've ordered new ones. 8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: steeeve66 on 09 November 2013, 03:42:26 pm
Rode to Devon along the A303 last night in the rain, spent some time cleaning it today with my old man's limited collection of cleaning bits and bobs.

PS: every time I go on the A303 I have some sort of 'run-in' with a boy racer or twat executive type in a BMW/Audi/VW. Last night it was a boy racer in Seat.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 09 November 2013, 04:42:43 pm
passed mot  :D .....spent some time with local IAM on way home........slow riding between bollards  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 09 November 2013, 05:03:41 pm
Rode to Devon along the A303 last night in the rain, spent some time cleaning it today with my old man's limited collection of cleaning bits and bobs.

PS: every time I go on the A303 I have some sort of 'run-in' with a boy racer or twat executive type in a BMW/Audi/VW. Last night it was a boy racer in Seat.
Boy racer are there for your enjoyment when you leaving them for dead. :lol
A few years ago I took an S1000RR for a test ride, a Boy racer in an M5 was acting the idiot in front of me. I decided to over take and foc off. Just as I went to overtake Boy racer dropped a gear (obvious from the puff of black smoke from the exhaust) to take me on. I dropped 2 and was gone My friend behind me on and R1200GS pulled up along side him and said he was looking dumbfounded in the M5. My friend looked in at him and shook his head, passed and met me at a petrol station 5 miles up the road and told me what had happened. The M5 guy pulls in and get out and asked "Whats that" I just said "one very fast motorbike" and rode off.  :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: CRH on 09 November 2013, 05:05:17 pm
passed mot  :D .....spent some time with local IAM on way home........slow riding between bollards  :rolleyes
....sounds like a load a bollards to me matey?.. :rolleyes ....oh soz?....red bike slow actions! yes you are right!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 09 November 2013, 05:10:40 pm
yep....a load of bollards :lol :lol :lol ...most of them had big 1300 bmw,a brace of pans and big touring stuff...i had one foot down on first run and clear on second , not bad as i`ve not ridden the 600 for 18 months or more  ;)   
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Torque on 09 November 2013, 05:22:00 pm
"what did you do with your fazer today?"

Bitching with carbs :)
Is there any one that like it? I must say it's not the worst sort of tasks if you have warm place with roof on top of your head ... and my hands.. still stinks bleee.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilgo on 09 November 2013, 06:03:02 pm
recieved christo's old rad gaurd via red98 (cheers paul) and shook the water off my bike cover,looking forward to a good bimble tomorow as the weather looks good  8)
 
 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 10 November 2013, 05:17:54 pm
Nice ride, went to H's café, big breakfast, very tasty - saw 2 gen1s together but they were leaving as I arrived so didn't get to say hi. Alex George, as reported elsewhere, now taken over by Infinity, got a pair of Spada Enforcer gloves there on a whim, nice n warm combined with the heated grips. Filmed the Charlbury TT but camera was on pissed! Oh well, still good enough to start learning those bends properly. A44 to Broadway fun, but a little too much traffic to really enjoy. Pity about the camera, light was good for filming and caught some nice autumnal scenes, Cotswold villages &c. Always another time and will be more careful setting up next time!  :)
 
Then gave it a good clean, so all shiny in the garage again now. :)
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Post by: Dave48 on 10 November 2013, 05:18:35 pm
Didn't do anything with bike Saturday but today: Drained old coolant & removed radiator & fan for better access to front of engine for cleaning & repainting front engine mounts etc where there is a bit of corrosion (only surface). Removed each exhaust header nut one by one & refitted with a bit of copper grease on studs-all ok! Removed front mudguard ready for removing front wheel, forks etc.
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Post by: esetest on 10 November 2013, 05:28:34 pm
Put it back together minus AIS , thanks to all the good advice on here ,  new plugs fitted , new coolant , new tank cover (supplied by Devilsyam Luke top bloke ), started it up to let it warm up , check for leaks and took it out for a 60mile first ride since HTB  as the roads were dry , no new vibrations , no missing , very responsive , so I think I haven't focced it up , Removed battery when I got back .
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Post by: esetest on 10 November 2013, 05:29:54 pm
more pics
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Post by: slimwilly on 10 November 2013, 05:59:46 pm
Got it out and rode about 60 miles ,some small roads ,some nice A roads,,some damp,some dry,,span up in third flat out,shit myself a bit,,time for more top gear rollons,,traction has left us with the summer. :lol


[Limit reached]
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Post by: Nosobrut on 10 November 2013, 06:06:07 pm
Was going to do the circle of red but ended up fitting H7 HID  and a Scottoiler ready for depatching tomorrow.After going down the very wet M3 friday night  and then little country lanes around the arse end of Andover in fog looking for Longparish House I JUST HAD TO FIT THEM TODAY
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Post by: dBfazer600 on 10 November 2013, 06:15:14 pm
Fixed the stuttering  :faz :sex :smokin
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Post by: codgie on 10 November 2013, 07:10:46 pm
Fixed the stuttering  :faz :sex :smokin



your reward awaits


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400g-Chocolate-Fazer-FAZERINA-Truffle-Finland-Candy-Bar-/150430823346?pt=UK_Sweets_Chocolate&hash=item23066033b2 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400g-Chocolate-Fazer-FAZERINA-Truffle-Finland-Candy-Bar-/150430823346?pt=UK_Sweets_Chocolate&hash=item23066033b2)
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Post by: Mattsplat on 10 November 2013, 07:11:06 pm
Put it back together minus AIS , thanks to all the good advice on here ,  new plugs fitted , new coolant , new tank cover (supplied by Devilsyam Luke top bloke ), started it up to let it warm up , check for leaks and took it out for a 60mile first ride since HTB  as the roads were dry , no new vibrations , no missing , very responsive , so I think I haven't focced it up , Removed battery when I got back .
What paint did you use?
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Post by: taylor on 10 November 2013, 07:32:33 pm
took it for a blast around usk, abergavenny,  Brecon, then tucked it away, cant see much more sunshine this year, :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dBfazer600 on 10 November 2013, 07:42:16 pm
Fixed the stuttering  :faz :sex :smokin



your reward awaits


[url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400g-Chocolate-Fazer-FAZERINA-Truffle-Finland-Candy-Bar-/150430823346?pt=UK_Sweets_Chocolate&hash=item23066033b2[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400g-Chocolate-Fazer-FAZERINA-Truffle-Finland-Candy-Bar-/150430823346?pt=UK_Sweets_Chocolate&hash=item23066033b2[/url])


 :rollin :rollin :rollin and its got an orange truffle centre  :b :b

Daz
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Post by: Doddsie on 10 November 2013, 07:55:09 pm
Does that bike ever get ridden doddsie? Looks immaculate!


Yep, had a good 80 mile blast on it today, well, good 70, last 10 were bloody cold!!
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Post by: noggythenog on 10 November 2013, 07:59:53 pm
Does that bike ever get ridden doddsie? Looks immaculate!


Yep, had a good 80 mile blast on it today, well, good 70, last 10 were bloody cold!!


Doddsie...they say opposites attract...how dirty is yur missus?.....err ahem...eh...i mean messy, how messy is she ;) ... :lol

[size=78%] [/size]
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Post by: Davebo on 10 November 2013, 08:02:57 pm
Not been out for months due to a dodgy knee. Out for a brief trip today so after a few coughs the Mighty Thou powered up and ran like a dream.

Oh how I love my bike.  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Doddsie on 10 November 2013, 08:09:25 pm



Doddsie...they say opposites attract...how dirty is yur missus?.....err ahem...eh...i mean messy, how messy is she ;) ... :lol
 
Well you could be right about opposites as not once has she ever offered to clean it!!

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 10 November 2013, 08:18:32 pm
Put it back together minus AIS , thanks to all the good advice on here ,  new plugs fitted , new coolant , new tank cover (supplied by Devilsyam Luke top bloke ), started it up to let it warm up , check for leaks and took it out for a 60mile first ride since HTB  as the roads were dry , no new vibrations , no missing , very responsive , so I think I haven't focced it up , Removed battery when I got back .
What paint did you use?
Simoniz aluminium engine enamel , can withstand temperatures of 800c
 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: karlo on 10 November 2013, 09:24:14 pm
Took part in the remembrance parade in Coalville Leicestershire  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: lew600fazer on 10 November 2013, 11:44:35 pm
Went to the Valencia moto gp, great atmosphere, 100,000+ Spaniards in full voice, racing like watching paint dry, it looks much better on TV. Would rather been at a local Irish road race much more fun from a spectators point of view as in metres away from the action, not lioke the 100 metres we were today and we had decent seats.
Lew
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Post by: scubamarkt on 10 November 2013, 11:48:27 pm
Fitted 12v socket under seat.
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Post by: ChristoT on 10 November 2013, 11:57:21 pm
Went to the Valencia moto gp, great atmosphere, 100,000+ Spaniards in full voice, racing like watching paint dry, it looks much better on TV. Would rather been at a local Irish road race much more fun from a spectators point of view as in metres away from the action, not lioke the 100 metres we were today and we had decent seats.
Lew

What a race, eh?  :eek
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Post by: lew600fazer on 11 November 2013, 05:37:53 pm
Went to the Valencia moto gp, great atmosphere, 100,000+ Spaniards in full voice, racing like watching paint dry, it looks much better on TV. Would rather been at a local Irish road race much more fun from a spectators point of view as in metres away from the action, not lioke the 100 metres we were today and we had decent seats.
Lew

What a race, eh?  :eek
Much better viewed on the TV but it was a great atmosphere.
 
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Post by: slimwilly on 11 November 2013, 06:11:04 pm
Yes it was quite good, Cal was trying to get up to Rossi but he turned it upside down,,10 out of 10 for trying :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 11 November 2013, 07:38:45 pm
Spark plugs changed, Forks out front calipers off for cleaning&new seals. Front braided lines fitted, front master cylinder overhauled with Yamaha kit. Having some fun & games trying to remove front caliper pistons. They pop out so far but if you remove two how do you get sufficient air pressure to remove the ones on the opposite side?-have been using a footpump with home made adaptor to fit. Any ideas welcome
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: codgie on 11 November 2013, 08:03:18 pm
replace with new
clamp new
push out next two
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Mattsplat on 11 November 2013, 08:24:13 pm
Put it back together minus AIS , thanks to all the good advice on here ,  new plugs fitted , new coolant , new tank cover (supplied by Devilsyam Luke top bloke ), started it up to let it warm up , check for leaks and took it out for a 60mile first ride since HTB  as the roads were dry , no new vibrations , no missing , very responsive , so I think I haven't focced it up , Removed battery when I got back .
What paint did you use?
Simoniz aluminium engine enamel , can withstand temperatures of 800c

Thanks :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 11 November 2013, 09:28:43 pm
Got a fazer 600 as a lodger for 6month in my garage (farjo's)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Andy FZS on 11 November 2013, 09:33:46 pm
Another addition to the family..lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 11 November 2013, 09:46:57 pm
I fitted my bargain Oxford heated grips courtesy of Joe Rock and they work a treat!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 11 November 2013, 10:22:39 pm
Got a fazer 600 as a lodger for 6month in my garage (farjo's)
What bits are you selling off it?  :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Post by: brooker81 on 11 November 2013, 10:44:05 pm
Haha don't think he would be too happy about that
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: TonyW on 12 November 2013, 05:54:05 pm
  :) Just blew through 1000 miles since passing my test on the 24th of last month. I think the Mrs has forgotten what I look like.  :rollin
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Post by: dBfazer600 on 12 November 2013, 06:33:28 pm
Coolant checked, Oxford grips wired to ignition, rear calliper stripped and is now silent. went for a blast in the Peak via snake pass. Lots of leafs on road be careful out there.

Ride Safe

Daz
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Post by: fazersharp on 12 November 2013, 09:25:03 pm
Changed my coolant see here http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,10671.msg112914.html#msg112914 (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,10671.msg112914.html#msg112914)
And changed my air filter after 16k miles old and new photos.
I wrote the date in the bottom of the filter for some reason - thought it was a good idea.
One thing I would say to watch out for if this is the first one since factory is that when unscrewing the self tapping screws in the top cover plate it created a couple of twists of plastic that you dont want falling down there when you remove the old filter.
       
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Post by: Gav on 12 November 2013, 10:24:55 pm
Wow man that's yellow lol  don't think a bit of plastic spur will do any harm even if it did get sucked in though.  Rammed n burnt n remnants spat out probably.   

All I did on my fazer was look at a photo of it as I'm working abroad right now boohoo

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 12 November 2013, 10:28:40 pm
Yep thats been in there 15 years
Im looking forward to having a run out to see if I can feel a difference
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 13 November 2013, 03:59:15 pm
Been feeling lousy for the last 2 days with a cold, but wanted to get out on the bike today. I noticed that every time I went outside for a few minutes in the fresh air, I felt better. Ummed and aahd about it all morning, then thought sod it, I'm taking the bike out. Felt great the whole time I was riding. The minute I came back in, felt lousy again - I think I need an intravenous riding set up... :lol
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Post by: fazersharp on 13 November 2013, 04:57:41 pm
Following on from my new air filter, took it out to see if I felt any difference, hummm might of done a bit, but then I think it likes cold air, then again it seems to like warm air, then again it seems to like damp air. It may not go any better but I feel better for doing it.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 13 November 2013, 10:47:01 pm
Stared at some pictures of it as withdrawal is setting in quite a lot now that its been 2 weeks since I last saw it... staying away from home has its disadvantages :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 13 November 2013, 11:30:23 pm
Been feeling lousy for the last 2 days with a cold, but wanted to get out on the bike today. I noticed that every time I went outside for a few minutes in the fresh air, I felt better. Ummed and aahd about it all morning, then thought sod it, I'm taking the bike out. Felt great the whole time I was riding. The minute I came back in, felt lousy again - I think I need an intravenous riding set up... :lol
I think your addicted like I am, need an adrenlin fix every now and then. Rode to work the long way this morning, my excuse; there is less traffic, but in reality I just need the buzz.  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: lew600fazer on 14 November 2013, 12:14:10 am
My usual quick blast around the mountain roads , Benissa, >Parcent,>Taberna>Callosa,.Guadelest>Confrides>Castells de Castelles>Jalon> Benissa. It is getting a bit cooler now and will have to ditch then summer gloves. That lot totals 167 kms just over 2&1/2 hour ride out. Full of twists and hairpin bends. I just love my new tyres fitted last week, Conti Road Attacks amazing grip. I had the Yips a few weeks back but changing the tyres has got me back to a comfort zone again.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 14 November 2013, 01:38:53 am
Stared at some pictures of it as withdrawal is setting in quite a lot now that its been 2 weeks since I last saw it... staying away from home has its disadvantages :(

Try two months and no cash, bud. The saying youth is wasted on the young makes no sense. Apart from having energy and desire to do things, with the money at opportunities to do FUCK ALL! Someone give me some Valium. Or a gun. That works too.
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Post by: JZS 600 on 14 November 2013, 02:33:41 pm
Passed my Rospa advanced riding test yesterday
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Post by: redthunder on 14 November 2013, 04:00:50 pm
Passed my Rospa advanced riding test yesterday


Nice one, how'd you find it?


Ordered a respro foggy mask for the winter today hope to have it tomorrow, may have to remove the chin curtain from my helmet though as I can see them conflicting with each other.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Loz on 14 November 2013, 04:27:27 pm
Passed my Rospa advanced riding test yesterday

Well done you! :thumbup one of those things thats on my 'to do' list  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 14 November 2013, 05:36:24 pm
Bought the Fazer ZX4! New bike, excited times etc.  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fireblake on 14 November 2013, 07:52:13 pm
As there was a lorry fire on the M27 today my bike was awesome carving it up on the ride home. It still took me 25 minutes longer than normal but I think way longer if I had the cage.
Good times


Mickey
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Post by: Dave48 on 14 November 2013, 09:52:12 pm
Got the front brake caliper pistons out 2 @ a time as Codgie suggested & fitted new seals then clamped these & removed opposite pair-it dawned on me eventually! :rolleyes . Stripped checked regreased steering bearings. Refitted forks ,bled brakes. Front of engine painted behind rad.Next job get nose cone back on & infills. Then its time to tackle the rear suspension bearings,swingarm etc.& rear brake.
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Post by: Grahamm on 15 November 2013, 12:37:35 am
Passed my Rospa advanced riding test yesterday

Bravo! :thumbup
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Post by: unfazed on 15 November 2013, 08:13:55 am
Bought the Fazer ZX4! New bike, excited times etc.  :D
You might be banned from the site for trying to impersonate a Foccer  :hijack
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Post by: apage16 on 15 November 2013, 08:41:30 am
Dropped it!  :'(

Thankfully I fitted the engine bars just last week. So no real damage.   8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 15 November 2013, 10:06:30 am
Bought the Fazer ZX4! New bike, excited times etc.  :D
You might be banned from the site for trying to impersonate a Foccer  :hijack

Well, you weren't going to sell me an FZS400 for £800! Plus, this site is pretty awesome, I'm staying. ;)
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Post by: snapper on 15 November 2013, 01:03:12 pm
"this site is pretty awesome, I'm staying. (http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/wink.gif)"
 
Bloody riffraff ! they'll let anybody in nowadays !
 
 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 15 November 2013, 04:24:14 pm
Fitted pair of German made engine protector bars-good quality-not too obtrusive-peace of mind in case of accidental drop :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JZS 600 on 15 November 2013, 04:50:47 pm
Rospa was interesting, missed out on a gold, just,,,
 
I filtered to the front of a set of lights in front of a white van in a 30 section and the examiner said I could have put my self at risk if the van decided to race me, he siad he's seen it bofore and also braking down from a 70 to a 30 instead of using the engine. This contradicted what an IAM guy told me to do on an IDCAM a year ago so a bit annoyed at that.
 
Other than that, it was pretty relaxed really.
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Post by: pilgo on 15 November 2013, 05:21:07 pm
Dropped it!  :'(

Thankfully I fitted the engine bars just last week. So no real damage.   8)

phew!!
 
can i ask where you got the engine bars from? only place i can find em is on the wemoto site.think its a good idea to fit them as im planning to ride over the winter
 
oh,and i ordered a Beowulf carbon fibre sleeved exhaust with baffles that you take out on 'track day's'  :evil
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Post by: noggythenog on 15 November 2013, 05:22:25 pm
Rospa was interesting, missed out on a gold, just,,,
 
I filtered to the front of a set of lights in front of a white van in a 30 section and the examiner said I could have put my self at risk if the van decided to race me, he siad he's seen it bofore and also braking down from a 70 to a 30 instead of using the engine. This contradicted what an IAM guy told me to do on an IDCAM a year ago so a bit annoyed at that.
 
Other than that, it was pretty relaxed really.


I did some driver training years ago & the one thing that i remember is that they did not condone slowing down using the gearbox, all on the brakes til the last minute, looking looking looking braking braking braking, see the gap, off the brakes, select the correct gear & then complete the move.


I remember the instructor saying "whats more expensive"" a new gearbox or some new brake pads"


So sounds a contradiction to be punished for not using the gearbox really i agree.


Foccin instructor! :evil
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Post by: Skippernick on 15 November 2013, 07:47:57 pm
Rospa was interesting, missed out on a gold, just,,,
 
I filtered to the front of a set of lights in front of a white van in a 30 section and the examiner said I could have put my self at risk if the van decided to race me, he siad he's seen it bofore and also braking down from a 70 to a 30 instead of using the engine. This contradicted what an IAM guy told me to do on an IDCAM a year ago so a bit annoyed at that.
 
Other than that, it was pretty relaxed really.


I did some driver training years ago & the one thing that i remember is that they did not condone slowing down using the gearbox, all on the brakes til the last minute, looking looking looking braking braking braking, see the gap, off the brakes, select the correct gear & then complete the move.


I remember the instructor saying "whats more expensive"" a new gearbox or some new brake pads"


So sounds a contradiction to be punished for not using the gearbox really i agree.


Foccin instructor! :evil


IAM - "gears are for going brakes are for slowing" simples
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 15 November 2013, 08:43:25 pm
Rospa was interesting, missed out on a gold, just,,,
 
I filtered to the front of a set of lights in front of a white van in a 30 section and the examiner said I could have put my self at risk if the van decided to race me, he siad he's seen it bofore and also braking down from a 70 to a 30 instead of using the engine. This contradicted what an IAM guy told me to do on an IDCAM a year ago so a bit annoyed at that.
 
Other than that, it was pretty relaxed really.


I did some driver training years ago & the one thing that i remember is that they did not condone slowing down using the gearbox, all on the brakes til the last minute, looking looking looking braking braking braking, see the gap, off the brakes, select the correct gear & then complete the move.


I remember the instructor saying "whats more expensive"" a new gearbox or some new brake pads"


So sounds a contradiction to be punished for not using the gearbox really i agree.


Foccin instructor! :evil


IAM - "gears are for going brakes are for slowing" simples
Old school car talk which does not work with bikes  :rolleyes , one simple reason is because it takes longer to go down through the box when stopped on a bike than a car. The same which now applies to the sequentil gearbox in cars.
Dropping gears as you slow also maintains stability and means you are in the correct gear when you go to take off again, same applies to cornering.
If you follow a good rider through the bends on the road they never use their brakes unless they have to. :)
 
 
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Post by: apage16 on 15 November 2013, 08:52:38 pm
Dropped it!  :'(

Thankfully I fitted the engine bars just last week. So no real damage.   8)

phew!!
 
can i ask where you got the engine bars from? only place i can find em is on the wemoto site.think its a good idea to fit them as im planning to ride over the winter
 
oh,and i ordered a Beowulf carbon fibre sleeved exhaust with baffles that you take out on 'track day's'  :evil

Yeah. I used a few choice words when she was on her side.

The bars are the genuine Yamaha ones, same as Fazersharp has. See this thread for a pic and a part number.

Very discreet. And now tested!

I got them from a German company. 'Beinert Zweirad'. Google them.  They were just over €70 delivered. And yes, t that's Euros not pounds! And they're brand new in Yamaha packaging! Take that Renntec!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 15 November 2013, 08:58:19 pm
Hey glad that you got them ok. And glad they did the job already, (not glad you droped it ) but at least you did it the right way around cause I got mine because i droped it about 10 years ago now. 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 15 November 2013, 09:01:27 pm

 


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Dropping gears as you slow also maintains stability and means you are in the correct gear when you go to take off again, same applies to cornering.
If you follow a good rider through the bends on the road they never use their brakes unless they have to. :)

Agreed. Braking hard into corners loads the suspension, and then the bike needs a moment to settle before committing. Engine braking allows for a smoother corner entry if done correctly, and then you have more go on tap when you see the exit. In reality on the road, you'd probably use a bit of both.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 15 November 2013, 09:01:50 pm
On the engine braking thing ---doesn't anyone "blip the throttle while you are changing down when the clutch is in as that adds speed to the engine and reduces the braking a little and makes the whole thing of changing down a lot smother and means somtimes you dont even have to use the brakes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilgo on 15 November 2013, 09:04:28 pm
Hey glad that you got them ok. And glad they did the job already, (not glad you droped it ) but at least you did it the right way around cause I got mine because i droped it about 10 years ago now.

can you put up a piccie of them on,i could spend all night looking for it otherwise!!  :lol
 
ive already spent over £350 on bits for the bike today-exhaust,decent rain cover,double bubble screen,yoke protector and scottoiler engine protection spray stuff.bloody expensive this biking  malarky  :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 15 November 2013, 09:07:40 pm
here http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,1655.msg95874.html#msg95874 (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,1655.msg95874.html#msg95874)
 
and a little down that page  here http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,1655.msg110129.html#msg110129 (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,1655.msg110129.html#msg110129)
 
If your tyres have NO chicken strips then they can touch down if the road camber is steep
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 15 November 2013, 09:11:20 pm
On the engine braking thing ---doesn't anyone "blip the throttle while you are changing down when the clutch is in as that adds speed to the engine and reduces the braking a little and makes the whole thing of changing down a lot smother and means somtimes you dont even have to use the brakes

Yeah, been doing that all my riding career so I don't really think about it now - I just do it. Just feels right.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 15 November 2013, 09:14:34 pm
On the engine braking thing ---doesn't anyone "blip the throttle while you are changing down when the clutch is in as that adds speed to the engine and reduces the braking a little and makes the whole thing of changing down a lot smother and means somtimes you dont even have to use the brakes

Yeah, been doing that all my riding career so I don't really think about it now - I just do it. Just feels right.
I think that is the bit that nay-sayers about engine braking are missing as -yes without the tecnique engine braking can be quite severe and can even lead to a skid.
Does the tecnique have a name ?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 15 November 2013, 09:18:42 pm
Pilgo-dont know if this is any use to you -I ordered a set of Fehling engine protector bars from Paul Smeetons "Bits for Bikes" on ebay @ £74-95 & p&p. They came with replacement engine bolts, nyloc nuts,washers,clamps etc.-all good quality. Only downside-the parts list was all in German-but I like a challenge! They look the business without being ugly or intrusive-IMO much better bet than relying on bungs that can act like a pivot in event of a tumble. Ordered one day-received 1st thing next day :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 15 November 2013, 09:26:20 pm
Car practice years ago was to slow down through the gears but don't forget few carsback then had servos let alone disc brakes. Current  car practice as stated: Gears to go---Brakes to slow. Unfortunately bike gearboxes being sequential don't allow "Block Changing" but engine braking on most 4-stroke bikes is good. To avoid jerky changes leading to possible loss of traction, many riders "blip" the throttle coming down the box -in fact with practice & 2 finger braking you can declutch, change gear &, if needed apply front brake simultaneously  Who said men couldn't multitask!? :lol
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Post by: Doddsie on 15 November 2013, 09:31:43 pm
Ive always blipped the throttle on down changes... not sure it makes me any smoother but f*ck it sounds good!!! :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 15 November 2013, 09:31:52 pm
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"blip" the throttle coming down the box -in fact with practice & 2 finger braking you can declutch, change gear &, if needed apply front brake simultaneously
Thats it - thats exactly what I do, and most of the time although I cover with more fingers I only use one to brake in those situ's
For me its abit like counter stearing I read about it once and thought "but thats what im doing" as I didnt know it was a "thing" and there was a name for it, it was somthing that I just did
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Post by: midden on 15 November 2013, 09:39:52 pm
Rospa was interesting, missed out on a gold, just,,,
 
I filtered to the front of a set of lights in front of a white van in a 30 section and the examiner said I could have put my self at risk if the van decided to race me, he siad he's seen it bofore and also braking down from a 70 to a 30 instead of using the engine. This contradicted what an IAM guy told me to do on an IDCAM a year ago so a bit annoyed at that.
 
Other than that, it was pretty relaxed really.



I did some driver training years ago & the one thing that i remember is that they did not condone slowing down using the gearbox, all on the brakes til the last minute, looking looking looking braking braking braking, see the gap, off the brakes, select the correct gear & then complete the move.


I remember the instructor saying "whats more expensive"" a new gearbox or some new brake pads"


So sounds a contradiction to be punished for not using the gearbox really i agree.


Foccin instructor! :evil



IAM - "gears are for going brakes are for slowing" simples

Old school car talk which does not work with bikes  :rolleyes , one simple reason is because it takes longer to go down through the box when stopped on a bike than a car. The same which now applies to the sequentil gearbox in cars.
Dropping gears as you slow also maintains stability and means you are in the correct gear when you go to take off again, same applies to cornering.
If you follow a good rider through the bends on the road they never use their brakes unless they have to. :)



Think it depends on whether it is an emergency stop or planned gradual reduction of speed with the latter using both brakes and gearbox with emphasis on brakes. but surely never without gears at all like the yank in this clip shows


How to Stop on a motorcycle (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuZEqVgqx0A#)



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 15 November 2013, 09:53:41 pm
Well that vid was BORING I thought somthing was going to happen at any moment------I just wasted 10mins of my life
THANKS
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: devilsyam on 15 November 2013, 10:03:47 pm
fitted a carbon can

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1461121_10151829186748800_298675476_n.jpg)
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Post by: ChristoT on 15 November 2013, 10:11:07 pm
fitted a carbon can

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1461121_10151829186748800_298675476_n.jpg)


You love your carbon, eh? Looks really good, especially with the SS swingarm!  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 15 November 2013, 10:15:20 pm
Well that vid was BORING I thought somthing was going to happen at any moment------I just wasted 10mins of my life
THANKS
I know I've pulled so much hair out I thought I'd share the experience in it's entirety.  Did ya like the exciting bit though where he pulls clutch and brake lever in together aong with rear brake
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 15 November 2013, 10:26:10 pm
Well that vid was BORING I thought somthing was going to happen at any moment------I just wasted 10mins of my life
THANKS
I know I've pulled so much hair out I thought I'd share the experience in it's entirety.  Did ya like the exciting bit though where he pulls clutch and brake lever in together aong with rear brake


A friend of mine has a t-shirt which bears the motto:

"I'd love to help you... but you can't fix stupid!!"  :lol [size=78%] [/size]
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 15 November 2013, 11:14:48 pm
love it does it come on hats

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: CRH on 15 November 2013, 11:18:20 pm
love it does it come on hats


....missis did once when she sat on me open faced helmet" :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 16 November 2013, 12:16:32 am
On the engine braking thing ---doesn't anyone "blip the throttle while you are changing down when the clutch is in as that adds speed to the engine and reduces the braking a little and makes the whole thing of changing down a lot smother and means somtimes you dont even have to use the brakes
Bliping the throttle is vital to smooth gear changes, and like Nick Crisp have being doing it all my riding career and was one of the things I have always taught beginners, unless of course you have all the MotoGP electronics and seamless boxes. :)
I have met quite a few in recent years who have complained of not being able to down change smoothly and discussing it over a few beers realised they did not blip the throttle and had never even heard of it. The instructors they had did not teach it after trying it they do not understand why the instructors did not teach it. :rolleyes
Doddsie, if blipping the throttle is not making your gear changes smoother it may be that you are over doing it. :)
As you say Midden, emergency braking is different, mostly because you may not have the time to drop down the box.
 
 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Doddsie on 16 November 2013, 12:37:24 am
 :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JZS 600 on 16 November 2013, 08:59:19 am
Braking, that was about the ONLY time I used the foccin brakes  :lol



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 16 November 2013, 01:11:33 pm
Had an optimistic rummage through halfrauds' bargain bin today, and found some Ferodo Sintered pads for £2 a caliper! Score!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JZS 600 on 16 November 2013, 04:20:53 pm
Go Halfords!


I use the ferodo organic myself, hard to fault
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 16 November 2013, 04:36:13 pm
Just come home from a slippery ride out across the trough of bowland. Not ridden the fz1 for a month, been on the TDM all the time.
This ride did nothing but re kindle and reassure my love for the big fazer. Loved every minute of it!
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Post by: steeeve66 on 16 November 2013, 09:00:31 pm
Took exhaust off with the intention of wire-brushing the rust off the clamps and painting with something to stop them rusting again (got some exhaust paint from Halfords, but if anyone knows of a better product please let me know...) and found the support bracket just behind the Exup had broken off - will need to get it welded back on. Guess it'll be a few weeks before I get to ride it again, arse!
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Post by: ChristoT on 16 November 2013, 10:27:58 pm
I did 140 miles on the ZX4 today (a tankful, exactly!). First of all - OW!! I wasn't used the the cramped riding position, and by god, unfolding myself off it hurt! Second, my tyres are fucked, the rubber isn't heating up properly, leaving to some "oh fuck!" moments round roundabouts. I swear I lost both front and rear, and got a little drift on one!  :eek  Wasn't even going fast/leaning it much either!


Other than that, it's a great little thing. Top end's not as good as the Fazer, but the fairing gives better wind protection, and ducking down also means you get to enjoy the induction roar...  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 16 November 2013, 11:27:37 pm
The title says "Fazer" no ZX4 :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 16 November 2013, 11:33:25 pm
The title says "Fazer" no ZX4 :lol

No ZX4 forum, and the ZXR forum isn't as sociable ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 17 November 2013, 12:04:18 am
Imposter  :2guns
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 17 November 2013, 12:07:30 am
Imposter  :2guns

Yeah, yeah, I know. Still, I haven't committed the cardinal crime of saying the ZX is better than the FZS - yet! ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 17 November 2013, 12:56:20 am
Lookin for a piccy of ur bike but can't find. Did u post up?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 17 November 2013, 09:42:47 am
Lookin for a piccy of ur bike but can't find. Did u post up?

Yeah, I did. But just for the haters, here it is again!!  :lol :lol :lol

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Punkstig on 17 November 2013, 10:07:42 am
Is that the best bike you could get hold of with your insurance issue?
And what you paying?


Meanwhile I fitted a gorgeous set of lower fairing panels, and by 'gorgeous' I mean a plastic sign I found in a skip cut up and using metal brackets from the hardware store bolted on to the radiator and crash bungs!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 17 November 2013, 11:14:38 am
Is that the best bike you could get hold of with your insurance issue?
And what you paying?


Meanwhile I fitted a gorgeous set of lower fairing panels, and by 'gorgeous' I mean a plastic sign I found in a skip cut up and using metal brackets from the hardware store bolted on to the radiator and crash bungs!

And there I was thinking the Stig bit of your forum name was to do with The Stig from Top Gear. In reality, you appear to be more related to Stig of the Dump!!  :lol  Don't forget to paint tiger stripes on them, then show us a picky  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 17 November 2013, 11:27:58 am
Is that the best bike you could get hold of with your insurance issue?
And what you paying?


Meanwhile I fitted a gorgeous set of lower fairing panels, and by 'gorgeous' I mean a plastic sign I found in a skip cut up and using metal brackets from the hardware store bolted on to the radiator and crash bungs!








yeh , come on,dont be shy.... wheres the piccies    :)
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Post by: noggythenog on 17 November 2013, 11:35:16 am
[quote gorgeous set of lower fairing panels

 
yes, Must see items!!! :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Punkstig on 17 November 2013, 12:03:53 pm
Patience my pedawans!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 17 November 2013, 12:15:12 pm
Is that the best bike you could get hold of with your insurance issue?
And what you paying?


Meanwhile I fitted a gorgeous set of lower fairing panels, and by 'gorgeous' I mean a plastic sign I found in a skip cut up and using metal brackets from the hardware store bolted on to the radiator and crash bungs!

In terms of price / insurance / availability - yes. I've bought it off a friend for £800, managed to wangle my insurance down to £620. But most importantly, I've got it before my new job/placement starts tomorrow! So it's going to save me quite a bit of rent too.  :) And it's a joy to ride too, so nimble and light. When I get some decent rubber on, it'll be a hoot!

I'm with the others on your fairing - PICS!  :lol

Anyone else remember Bozboz's bike (courier version  :lol ) ?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Punkstig on 17 November 2013, 01:46:42 pm
Embrace the beauty


Not as professional as the cutdown cub fairings I had on the T.Cat but for less than a fiver it'll do me for winter!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 17 November 2013, 01:49:25 pm
Embrace the beauty


Not as professional as the cutdown cub fairings I had on the T.Cat but for less than a fiver it'll do me for winter!

Wow, that has to add, what, at least 5bhp?!?  :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 17 November 2013, 01:54:05 pm
Did you know that you have a tramp living on the back of your bike
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Post by: Punkstig on 17 November 2013, 01:54:10 pm
And this is what I get up to with 5 minutes spare time and a glue gun-
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 17 November 2013, 01:56:03 pm
And this is what I get up to with 5 minutes spare time and a glue gun-

God help you if Elton John ever sees you on your bike!!!  :biker :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 17 November 2013, 01:58:04 pm
Captain Sensible lives!  :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: devilsyam on 17 November 2013, 04:14:31 pm
claeaned em 2 of 3 then it rained so number three stayed dirty

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1459904_10151832606018800_1940940740_n.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 17 November 2013, 04:53:17 pm
Rospa was interesting, missed out on a gold, just,,,
 
I filtered to the front of a set of lights in front of a white van in a 30 section and the examiner said I could have put my self at risk if the van decided to race me, he siad he's seen it bofore

Ok, this one I can agree with, the recommendation I got from my IAM Observer was to filter to between the second and first vehicles so you don't risk someone trying to play "first away from the lights" with you.

Quote
and also braking down from a 70 to a 30 instead of using the engine. This contradicted what an IAM guy told me to do on an IDCAM a year ago so a bit annoyed at that.

That does sound iffy.

I was advised that using acceleration sense (just slowing using the throttle) was ok for speed changes of not much more than 10mph eg going from 40mph to 30mph, but for more than that, the rule is "gears to go, brakes to slow" because it's cheaper to replace brake pads than a gear box, also, of course, using the brakes means you show a brake light to let anyone behind you know you're slowing.

Unfortunately RoSPA and IAM have slightly different group ethos, RoSPA being more about prioritising safety, so you have to play by their rules :(

Still, a RoSPA Silver is pretty damn good!
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 17 November 2013, 05:21:13 pm
claeaned em 2 of 3 then it rained so number three stayed dirty

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1459904_10151832606018800_1940940740_n.jpg)

Greedy bugger!  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 17 November 2013, 05:37:32 pm
Moved it from one side of the garage to the other so I could get my long arm hedge trimmer and leaf blower out.

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Post by: red98 on 17 November 2013, 05:40:20 pm
garage clear up for me....think ive found room for one more bike  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 17 November 2013, 05:44:44 pm
garage clear up for me....think ive found room for one more bike  ;)

Another greedy bugger... :rolleyes :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 17 November 2013, 08:49:37 pm
Had to make a little improvement to my projector light units (one had come loose). So decided to jazz up the side lights while the front was off.


I fitted a couple of SMD LED strips. I reckon it looks the biz.


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NB The strips are inside the headlight, pointing backwards.


The middle one is a DRL thats been on for ages!


Kind of makes it looks like a face?...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 17 November 2013, 09:28:39 pm
Changed the rear tyre on the Gen 1 and discovered a dodgy right side bearing; a job for tomorrow after work.
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Post by: mickvp on 17 November 2013, 09:45:04 pm

Kind of makes it looks like a face?...


I thought that too. reminds me of:

(http://props.handheldmuseum.com/AuctionPics/Johnny5_04.jpg)
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Post by: mr self destruct on 17 November 2013, 09:56:37 pm
On the engine braking thing ---doesn't anyone "blip the throttle while you are changing down when the clutch is in as that adds speed to the engine and reduces the braking a little and makes the whole thing of changing down a lot smother and means somtimes you dont even have to use the brakes
Bliping the throttle is vital to smooth gear changes, and like Nick Crisp have being doing it all my riding career and was one of the things I have always taught beginners, unless of course you have all the MotoGP electronics and seamless boxes. :)
I have met quite a few in recent years who have complained of not being able to down change smoothly and discussing it over a few beers realised they did not blip the throttle and had never even heard of it. The instructors they had did not teach it after trying it they do not understand why the instructors did not teach it. :rolleyes
Doddsie, if blipping the throttle is not making your gear changes smoother it may be that you are over doing it. :)
As you say Midden, emergency braking is different, mostly because you may not have the time to drop down the box.

Got to admit at no point was I ever taught this by any of my instructors. I was taught when slowing down to slightly let out the clutch to bring the engine speed up to the transmission between each gear change. The first I heard of it was a couple of weeks ago when I watched twist Of The Wrist on youtube thanks to a link on here.

Been practising it today, and when I get it right it is a lot smoother, but fuck me it's hard to get right!  :rolleyes
 I either don't blip enough and it makes no difference, or blip too much and surge forward when I let the clutch out.
I'll get it eventually though.....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 17 November 2013, 10:01:57 pm
It's funny, but when I was learning to ride, mostly after I got rid of my L-plates, everyone in my peer group blipped the throttle on down-changes. I think at first, everyone just thought it sounded sorta cool. Then it became habit. I don't think any of us were ever taught to do it. I don't think that at the time we realised it had a practical application.
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Post by: fazersharp on 17 November 2013, 10:06:14 pm
Keep practising---I do it without thinking now
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Post by: jason1 on 17 November 2013, 10:27:29 pm
Do the same and got used to it without any probs . Admit it does sound nice but main bonus you get a smoother ride . :car :car :car
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Post by: apage16 on 17 November 2013, 11:09:32 pm
I just let the clutch in smoothly. Though I do blip when people are around and I want their attention!  :lol
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Post by: unfazed on 17 November 2013, 11:45:27 pm
The best way for beginners to practice the blipping is on an open quiteish road drop from 6th to 5th, then do it from 6th to 5th and 5th to 4th.
After a  while it becomes second nature. The biggest problem most beginners have is over blipping. Usually you need less than a 1000 revs of a blip on the fazers. The high reving sports bikes need a little more, but most of them would have a slightly faster throttle which makes it easier and the lower reving bikes like twins a little less.
Like Nick Crisp I learned from peers, but in a time long before L plates and instructors :lol
Apage16, the disadvantage of letting the clutch in smoothly is that your gear change is slower which slows you down on a hi speed spirited ride :lol
 
 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fireblake on 18 November 2013, 11:32:34 am
Another tip is to see how much the revs drop when changing up, usually 500 revs or so. therefore if you blip the throttle to between 500-1000 revs on a down change that should be sufficient.
I always change down as i slow, and sometimes the gearbox may over work if i'm being competitive on my ride out but I've never got to a junction and not been totally ready to pull out. This is probably why I've not had any more training. I don't think i'm doing anything wrong(I know i'm not) And I've never had a gearbox problem with any of the 20 or so bikes I've owned.
I can think of only 1 time where I've made a balls up by filtering to the front and that was next to a big Mercedes ML 350 and he totally gunned it from the lights and i was faster but then went across him to join the motorway. He justifiably used his very loud horn and very bright lights. My fault but i now look at what car is at the front and his road positioning. Still learning after 32 years of doing it.


Mickey
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Post by: Punkstig on 18 November 2013, 11:52:35 am
I may need a little more wind tunnel testing before releasing my fairing to the public, I'm thinking £50 a set as a competitive pricing, any colour/ pattern will be available, however you won't have a choice on colour/ pattern as it depends what's in the local skip or what 'for sale' signs are close to my flat at time of ordering!
Early orders will include cheap eBay cable ties in the fitting kit!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 18 November 2013, 11:53:32 am
Idon't think its a good idea to be telling (not as experienced ) riders 500revs / 1000revs as on top of everything else they are going to be looking down at the counter, and after all they are changing down to turn? enter a roundabout?. Just "blip" the throttle is all they need to know and practice will perfect how much is needed in all instances
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fireblake on 18 November 2013, 06:35:07 pm
Idon't think its a good idea to be telling (not as experienced ) riders 500revs / 1000revs as on top of everything else they are going to be looking down at the counter, and after all they are changing down to turn? enter a roundabout?. Just "blip" the throttle is all they need to know and practice will perfect how much is needed in all instances


Fair enough


Mickey
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 18 November 2013, 06:55:26 pm
Idon't think its a good idea to be telling (not as experienced ) riders 500revs / 1000revs as on top of everything else they are going to be looking down at the counter, and after all they are changing down to turn? enter a roundabout?. Just "blip" the throttle is all they need to know and practice will perfect how much is needed in all instances
I think you missed the point, the 500/1000revs were an example of how little you need to twist the throttle to get the desired effect. :)
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Post by: fazersharp on 18 November 2013, 06:57:55 pm
A "blip" then
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 18 November 2013, 07:02:45 pm
It could be that instructors don't teach 'blipping' because it's too much for a new rider to remember, but having said that, it's definitely a good thing to practice once you've got familiar with riding a bike. I reckon if 500rpm is a good example, then it'd be good just to stick it in neutral and practice blipping by that amount (while looking at the rev counter) to get a feel for it so to speak. That way I'd know by feel how much to blip by. Good idea?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fireblake on 18 November 2013, 09:38:03 pm
Idon't think its a good idea to be telling (not as experienced ) riders 500revs / 1000revs as on top of everything else they are going to be looking down at the counter, and after all they are changing down to turn? enter a roundabout?. Just "blip" the throttle is all they need to know and practice will perfect how much is needed in all instances
I think you missed the point, the 500/1000revs were an example of how little you need to twist the throttle to get the desired effect. :)


Yeah, that's what I meant


Mickey
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 19 November 2013, 06:05:45 pm
Had a great ride up the A44 to Pembridge (just west of Leominster) to get a few snaps for sketching inspiration. Roads were largely quiet on the way up, the tyres were gripping well despite the cold temperatures, and I was wrapped up snug as a bug. I didn't actually realise how cold it was until I stopped for petrol and took my helmet off, so this kit I bought for backpacking has proved to be more effective than anything else I've ever used on a bike. Add to that Spada Enforcer gloves and Oxford heated grips, plus thick merino wool socks under the boots, and that seems to be me sorted for the winter  :)
Sorry I didn't call you Slimwilly, but I didn't get going til 11:30, got to Pembridge at about 2:30 and didn't stop too long. Left there about 3:00pm, paused in Worcester for a couple of snaps, and headed home again.
Happy  :)
 
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Post by: slimwilly on 19 November 2013, 06:31:12 pm
ah ha,, i was there earlier,about ten,then went all around the county,six jobs. no probs about the call,i was far to busy robbin,,,,,i mean repairing boilers. :)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 19 November 2013, 06:34:54 pm
I didn't make Eardisley, no time, so that's an excuse to do it again  :)
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Post by: unfazed on 19 November 2013, 10:29:02 pm
Fitted the new right side wheel bearing and seal to the Gen 1
Yamaha wanted €60 for bearing and seal, local bearing shop had bearing and seal for €20. The bearing was KOYO the same the original and the seal has exactly the same markings as the originals.
Definitely didn't think the Yamaha boxes were worth €40 just to throw them in the bin  :lol
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Post by: apage16 on 19 November 2013, 11:27:21 pm
Rode home from London, using the moon to read my dials because ALL of my cheap Chinese LEDs blew!

Then got home to find my R&G heated grips had arrived. Fitted and almost looking forward to the cold ride tomorrow morning.
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Post by: NM_FZ8 on 20 November 2013, 04:29:03 am
Had a great ride up the A44 to Pembridge (just west of Leominster) to get a few snaps for sketching inspiration.
Happy  :)
Love the pictures as they remind me of the two years I lived in Leiston, Suffock. I still have my British beer can collection (empty of course) packed away in the garage. Great times.
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Post by: NM_FZ8 on 20 November 2013, 04:50:18 am
With only three 70 degree days left (according to the weather quacks) I took one of my favorite rides up to a small mining ghost town named Lake City. During the week there is almost no traffic on the roads once I got off I-25. There were still a few trees with gold leaves along the way so it was a nice ride. Normally I stop at Sparky's (http://sparkysburgers.com/ (http://sparkysburgers.com/)) on the way home for supper but they are closed on Tuesday so I plan to get back there on Thursday before the cold weather arrives. Hit the F trip meter at 170 miles but was almost home by then. Life is good.

(http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l541/2011Blk/FZ8atLakeCity_zps086a919b.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Andy FZS on 20 November 2013, 06:45:07 am
I'm sat chilling with a whiskey after finishing my night shift and driving home at 1deg looking at pics of a dry warm new Mexico.  I must have been really bad in a previous life.....:-\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: griff86 on 20 November 2013, 08:21:58 am
Picked it up off the floor after it blew over in the wind. Fairing is smashed, typical :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 20 November 2013, 10:20:28 am
Went to go for a ride yesterday, battery was flat as anticipated (I have an LED drawing constant power -- something I aim to fix by using a separate battery pack) so tried to bump start it... and then pulled a muscle in my back... no riding for a day or two :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 20 November 2013, 10:21:45 am
not today, not even yesterday, BUT MONDAY I  stripped ,cleaned ,checked & rebuilt rear caliper, fitted rear braided brake line, bled system. Stripped rear wheel, swingarm, & rear suspension pivot bearings, Bought tin of "Gunk"-cleaned off 10 yrs worth of chain fling from front of swingarm. Put everything back together. Yesterday she fired up first press of the button-OH JOY! How I love my Fazer!!  Next on list is get engine up to operating temp, then recheck coolant level. Change oil & filter and reposition,adjust Scotoiler feed. Finally clean chain & then RECHECK EVERY FASTENER IS CORRECTLY TORQUED UP! Then & only then apply protective coating of ACF 50/GT85/Silicone spray and connect to Optimate say "Happy Hibernation" & put dust cover on.  But if we get a nice day or two........Wakey Wakey Time! My back aches & my finger nails wouldn't pass inspection but Im a happy old foccer! :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 21 November 2013, 04:45:39 pm
Finally got out on the bike today after about 3 weeks of it not being used ^^

On my way home decided to stop and pick a few groceries, completely forgetting that I am now riding a 1000 and not the 600... the problem with this you ask? The complete lack of any under-seat storage :( I could get half a cucumber under the seat and that was it... thankfully I hadn't bought much and managed to stuff the bag in side my jacket for the ride home which included a large bag of carrots, celery, spring onions etc - needless to say the cold vegetables stole and core heat I had left :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 21 November 2013, 04:51:17 pm
What the heck are you doing buying cucumbers in november for !!!!!!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Jdalt on 21 November 2013, 04:51:46 pm
Got my fazer out today for the first time in 4 weeks, a bit slow to start but eventually got going.
Typically no sooner had I got it out then it started raining. Still I decided that as it was out then I was riding.
Went for a 40 mile round trip into North Wales avoiding the odd fallen branch and patch of mud courtesy of the farmers.


Even though it was a bit wet and blustery I still enjoyed it. Just glad it is optional nowadays and I don`t have to commute.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 21 November 2013, 05:40:44 pm
What the heck are you doing buying cucumbers in november for !!!!!!!

Is there some sort of etiquette where buying cucumbers in november is forbidden?! I'M SORRY CUCUMBER GOD!!

.... I wanted a salad ...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 21 November 2013, 05:53:45 pm
Is that a cucumber under your seat or are you pleased to see me ?
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Post by: pilgo on 21 November 2013, 06:20:32 pm
just recieved my double bubble screen from M&P in swansea and they've forgotton to put the yoke protector in with it that i ordered and have been billed for!! another bloody phone call to make tomorow  :rolleyes
 
so sunday is fit my beowulf zorst and the screen-or do i wait untill the spring? which could be may if its anything like this year  :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 21 November 2013, 07:36:31 pm
Is that a cucumber under your seat or are you pleased to see me ?

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 21 November 2013, 07:42:57 pm
What the heck are you doing buying cucumbers in november for !!!!!!!
.... I wanted a salad ...
What the heck are you doing buying a salad in November.
And no man ever ---ever, want's a salad!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 21 November 2013, 07:56:08 pm
Ok this is true, it was easier than the full explanation of "I'm a fat bastard and trying to loose weight so eating salady things as a snack instead of everything else that is apparently fully of calories" - its a stop gap measure until I start keto again after Christmas :P

I am not hijacking anything! :P
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Post by: Exupnut on 21 November 2013, 08:56:31 pm
Apart from the sun lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 21 November 2013, 10:43:54 pm
Finally got the time to balance the back wheel of the Gen 1 after fitting the tyre last sunday and wheel bearing and seal tuesday.
All ready to go the long way to work in the morning. :)
Used the hooligan bike for work all the week (Serow) :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 22 November 2013, 09:38:35 am
Ok this is true, it was easier than the full explanation of "I'm a fat bastard and trying to loose weight so eating salady things as a snack instead of everything else that is apparently fully of calories" - its a stop gap measure until I start keto again after Christmas :P

I am not hijacking anything! :P


I'm in the same boat. So like me, you're not a fat bastard trying to lose weight, you're a biker trying to gain free horsepower.  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 22 November 2013, 10:11:24 am
Ooohh I like that *steals*
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 22 November 2013, 04:13:03 pm
Ooohh I like that *steals*


What's keto deadeye????.....is it Ketogenic diet???......seen that mentioned regards my wifes Epilepsy as a way of stabilising it but have you heard any other benefits?...extra bhp is a benefit right enough...might look it up again but got a feeling it's hard work to implement.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 22 November 2013, 05:04:05 pm
Yup, ketogenic diet - lost 5 stone last year on it across 6 months but need to get a bit more off ;)

There are plenty of health benefits, several I can testify to - I felt more energetic and less tired / lethargic plus its easier to think and concentrate for extended periods. The downside is that you have to go through "keto flu" first (about a week) whilst your body adapts and you generally feel the opposite :\

Lots of information here; http://www.reddit.com/r/keto (http://www.reddit.com/r/keto) and much more on the web.

Anyways, if you have any questions, feel free to PM me so that I don't resurrect my Pirate career with another hijacking ;) :hijack
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: reddeviljp on 22 November 2013, 05:27:21 pm
Took her up to Greenwich Park and cleaned and polished her before doing a two hour ride around SE London until my fingers started to get numb in what were described as 'thermal waterproof  gloves.' No doubt when they get wet they'll turn out to not be waterproof, either.


(http://http://s299.photobucket.com/user/reddeviljp/media/Online/_DSC8380.jpg.html)(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm299/reddeviljp/Online/_DSC8380.jpg) (http://s299.photobucket.com/user/reddeviljp/media/Online/_DSC8380.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 22 November 2013, 08:17:03 pm
Yup, ketogenic diet - lost 5 stone last year on it across 6 months but need to get a bit more off ;)

There are plenty of health benefits, several I can testify to - I felt more energetic and less tired / lethargic plus its easier to think and concentrate for extended periods. The downside is that you have to go through "keto flu" first (about a week) whilst your body adapts and you generally feel the opposite :\

Lots of information here; [url]http://www.reddit.com/r/keto[/url] ([url]http://www.reddit.com/r/keto[/url]) and much more on the web.

Anyways, if you have any questions, feel free to PM me so that I don't resurrect my Pirate career with another hijacking ;) :hijack
 
Cheers Deadeye!....you may regret saying i could pm you though he he!......time to become skinny foccers & improve our power to weight ratios!!! :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: msmudge on 22 November 2013, 08:58:54 pm

just recieved my double bubble screen from M&P in swansea and they've forgotton to put the yoke protector in with it that i ordered and have been billed for!! another bloody phone call to make tomorrow

I had another large company from Stoke on Trent do that to me twice on consecutive orders. Took several calls to get refunded. So don't give up.

I'm sure they work on the laws of probability.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 23 November 2013, 04:22:10 pm
Gave the bike a very thorough wash and scrub, polished the paintwork and went to get some Scottoil FS365. They didn't have any in my local place, but for the first time ever, I found ACF-50 on the shelf so thought I'd give it a spin (very expensive stuff - £15.99 for a can, is that a lot more than others have been paying?). Disappointed in that the spray doesn't atomise very well from the can, but used a cloth soaked in the stuff, so shouldn't work out too dear that way. So she's all clean and protected for now, but as I like to wash off road dirt before too much accumulates, I guess it won't be long before she needs doing again  :\
Although having said that, I usually only use clean, cold water from the garden hose to wash her down, warm water with a rag to finish, and then polish on the paint. So maybe the coating will last a while.
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Post by: red98 on 23 November 2013, 05:08:41 pm
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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 23 November 2013, 05:10:57 pm


went to get the piccie for the picture challenge and stopped at the ace for a steeming mug of antifreeze.......mmmmmmmmmmmmm.......not many there  :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 24 November 2013, 06:21:39 pm
FiXed the permanent 12v clock feed. Turns out it was cut (looks deliberate) along with a black wire, under the left side cover. Wonder if it fed an alarm previously.

Also straightened the front subframe!
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 24 November 2013, 06:43:23 pm
Another fun ride along the A44 - just popped along to Crossgates café and back. Started with the Charlbury TT, taking it nice and easy as there was a lot of farm muck about, still some patches of frost here and there. There's something inordinately satisfying about riding smoothly and carefully yet still managing to get a good pace on. One of those days when I just seemed to spot all the hazards in plenty of time to take avoiding action without upsetting the pace. And hazards there were! Who needs a shotgun for pheasants slimwilly?! You could have scraped several up off the road today on my route, including having to duck (duck a pheasant? Or pheasant a duck?  :lol ) one low flying fella, dodging another that had clearly just been clipped by a car - spinning around on it's back in the middle of the lane. Oh, and a huge pile of manure slap-bang in the middle of the road at one point! About 250 miles all in.  :)
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Post by: slimwilly on 24 November 2013, 08:38:11 pm
nice one Nick. i saw a few bikes about today,, not for me tho,,wood cutting, child minding,
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 24 November 2013, 08:43:16 pm
I didn't see that many on the road today Bill. And mine was the only one at Crossgates.  :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 24 November 2013, 09:02:07 pm
Went out for a spin myself today - covered about 60 miles in total. A bit too chilly to go out for a decent duration especially since I don't have any proper thermal gear. Was beginning to shiver from the cold which isn't helpful when you need your balance :P Still, was a good ride and I enjoyed it ^^
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 24 November 2013, 10:41:13 pm
New back tyre for me as I'll be usin it it for my shitty commute from leytonstone to heathrow.
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Post by: midden on 25 November 2013, 12:30:24 am
Another fun ride along the A44 - just popped along to Crossgates café and back. Started with the Charlbury TT, taking it nice and easy as there was a lot of farm muck about, still some patches of frost here and there. There's something inordinately satisfying about riding smoothly and carefully yet still managing to get a good pace on. One of those days when I just seemed to spot all the hazards in plenty of time to take avoiding action without upsetting the pace. And hazards there were! Who needs a shotgun for pheasants slimwilly?! You could have scraped several up off the road today on my route, including having to duck (duck a pheasant? Or pheasant a duck?  :lol ) one low flying fella, dodging another that had clearly just been clipped by a car - spinning around on it's back in the middle of the lane. Oh, and a huge pile of manure slap-bang in the middle of the road at one point! About 250 miles all in.  :)


Mmmm Roadkill pie  :b [size=78%] tis the season to be jolly f'shaw [/size]
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: wraith600 on 25 November 2013, 10:42:29 am
new individual filters and fixing the starter circuit

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 25 November 2013, 11:16:12 am
Brembo master cylinder, Hel braided lines to front and back and new SBS race brake pads all round.....and a right good deep clean...... roll on the spring for testing  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 25 November 2013, 04:20:38 pm
Chopped about some cheap eBay hand guards in an effort to maintain feeling in my fingers for another week of 70 mile commutes. They are not pretty, but they mostly work!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 25 November 2013, 04:56:37 pm
ooh do tell, which ones, have you got pictures?
I want some just for winter to keep the wind chill off my pinkies.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 25 November 2013, 06:09:29 pm
Me too as I was looking at this untill I found out that they would hit the fairing on turning, I dont wont mufs and thought that guards would just add the extra I was looking for
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gav on 25 November 2013, 08:41:51 pm
Collected my rad guard from the electro plater folks in town,  all nice n shiny after the re chrome treatment.   Then put  it on when I got home.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gav on 25 November 2013, 08:44:46 pm
Collected my rad guard from the electro plater folks in town,  all nice n shiny after the re chrome treatment.   Then put  it on when I got home.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gav on 25 November 2013, 08:46:41 pm
Collected my rad guard from the electro plater folks in town,  all nice n shiny after the re chrome treatment.   Then put  it on when I got home.

Edit: sorry about multiple posts.  Tapatalk had a heppy fit.
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Post by: dickturpin on 25 November 2013, 10:03:04 pm
that's a relief...I thought you had collected three rad guards and somehow fixed them all to your bike!
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Post by: apage16 on 25 November 2013, 11:37:57 pm
ooh do tell, which ones, have you got pictures?
I want some just for winter to keep the wind chill off my pinkies.


I got these ones:

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=181052296964 (http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=181052296964)

But the LEDs were terrible (worse than the headlights!) And they interfere with the fairing on full lock.

But after MUCH chopping, they look like this.

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Definitely make a difference. Only my index fingers got cold on today's commute. (R&G heated grips too)

I have plans to improve them with some stiff rubber ( so it'll flex out of the way of the fairing when forced).

Don't forget I have renthal road high (756) bars and fz1 mirrors, so might fit different with standard setup!!
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Post by: Skippernick on 26 November 2013, 07:40:24 am
Thanks for the info.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 27 November 2013, 11:05:53 am
Spent two hours after work last night, with a test meter, trying to figure out why my headlights and sidelights went out. After 120 mins of swearing and thinking I'd stuffed something up during my headlight upgrade, I found that it was just a rusty connection under the fuel tank!  :rolleyes

Any body else under the impression that there are just too many wires and connectors in there for he amount of systems these bikes have?!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 27 November 2013, 01:00:51 pm
Test rode Rhondda Red after finishing ALL the service items in schedule(except valve clearance check-not due for another 11K miles).First port of call filling station-17 Litres of Shell unleaded less fuel voucher(Pluspoints) cost me £18-43. Rode to local dealer 6 miles further up the road. A guy called Alistair pulled up on an "R" reg black Boxeye-referred him to our forum & had a good natter. Rode home another 9 miles & added fuel stabiliser to tank. Bike now in shed& sulking-its been in the warm while I was doing the work.
Must remember to top up friends fuel tank-her YBR 125 holds 13L at a guess then put stabiliser in.
Grandad is a happy man today! :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 27 November 2013, 01:06:53 pm
I have never used fuel stabalizer and never had any issues.


I take it you run the bike for a while after adding it?  Otherwise it is just going to sit in the tank and your carbs will still be affected?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 28 November 2013, 08:45:21 am
The brand I used(Motorex) was very low viscosity. Just added the recommended amount  & shook the bike around to help disperse/mix it. Will only use bike now on dry unsalted roads til March. Used to ride all year round when I had no other transport but that was over 45 years ago and I don't do cold & wet these days :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 28 November 2013, 11:42:32 am
Not today, but yesterday went to http://www.shinybikesyndrome.co.uk/ (http://www.shinybikesyndrome.co.uk/) to get my bike cleaned and ACF 50 treated by Nooj. Beautiful job and well worth the £50 it cost :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 28 November 2013, 12:25:39 pm
that's a relief...I thought you had collected three rad guards and somehow fixed them all to your bike!

Have you not met 3 rad gav :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fireblake on 28 November 2013, 02:37:43 pm
Not today, but yesterday went to [url]http://www.shinybikesyndrome.co.uk/[/url] ([url]http://www.shinybikesyndrome.co.uk/[/url]) to get my bike cleaned and ACF 50 treated by Nooj. Beautiful job and well worth the £50 it cost :thumbup

Hey Graham, any photo's of your bike? I have a rough idea what it's like before the clean. I'm thinking of getting mine done too?


Mickey
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilgo on 28 November 2013, 06:32:25 pm
had my goodridge brake lines fitted on the front and changed the switch on the front brake that triggers the brake light as it wasnt working,which is not good seeing how most of my braking is with the front.
 
need to sort the front suspension out,far to pogo'ish than it should be,any suggestions as to better fork oil/internals?
 
fitted my BEOWULF exhaust last sunday, foc me it sounds LUSH and thats with the baffle IN!!  :evil
 
 
roll on spring.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 29 November 2013, 02:41:07 pm
Desperately need to wash my bike after a fortnight of winter commuting!


Waiting for a break in the rain to do that today but in the meantime I thought I would "restore" my rather sun-bleached aitbox covers.


Seems the bike was either stored/parked out in the sun one way or has had a new right hand side cover as one was fine the other was grey!


(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2850/11116994895_9e4a44fc6e.jpg)


After reading about the marvels of peanut butter.......  I gave it a whirl!  I washed both sides in my usual wash mcguires gold class.


Then rubbed the faded one with peanut butter.  I was sceptical at first but its as good as any back-to-black I have tried before!


(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7298/11117021866_ef93ae4944.jpg)


This is after a wash down with washing up liquid to get rid of the peanut butter etc.  Its left odorless and greaseless with a nice OEM style matt black finish.  This was only a quick attempt with little effort made to do the whole piece properly as the missis is in the house and I didn't really fancy explaining why I am toothbrushing my bike panels with peanut butter on my day off...


But yeah looks like I might do them properly with it!







Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: wezdavo on 29 November 2013, 05:24:22 pm
Had my wheels powders in sulphur metallic :D

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Ebme Geek on 29 November 2013, 05:30:49 pm
Hey, got rid of these things  :D, about time at my age (had a bit of a chequered past with licences :o)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: redthunder on 29 November 2013, 05:31:56 pm

After reading about the marvels of peanut butter.......  I gave it a whirl!  I washed both sides in my usual wash mcguires gold class.

But yeah looks like I might do them properly with it!


I used some peanut butter on a faded top box recently and it turned out great initially, but after a week or two the faded look came back.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 29 November 2013, 05:44:36 pm
Ordered a nice Scorpion stainless oval can @ NEC Bike Show yesterday £50 off normal price & free carriage(usually £13). How could I not buy one? Glad I haven't got a SWMBO checking my bank statements! :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gav on 30 November 2013, 06:51:34 pm
Borrowed my father in-laws carb balancing device and waved it over my fazer.  No change so will plug it in properly tomorrow and balance the carbs.  Could do with some new carb to head inlet rubbers but at 70 quid a set maybe not.  Let's see if these ones are leaking first I spose. See how it goes.  I know carbs are out of balance and looking forward to rhe test ride already, after its done.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: codgie on 30 November 2013, 08:08:48 pm
Gratz on losing the L plates ebme, about foccing time  :lol .

I washed Florence today and give her Bert a rinse too, her indoors wasn't too happy that I'd muckyed the wee thing whilst using it for commuting.

Gave both the WD40 all over and ACF50 where needed treatment.

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i do like it


but shame its not the faster black colour ;) :D :(
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Post by: Exupnut on 30 November 2013, 08:42:52 pm
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/01/re7upy2e.jpg)
Two very clean slow lookin bikes there. It seems to me the 125 has been ridden by a far more experienced rider :-)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: codgie on 30 November 2013, 09:37:18 pm
Gratz on losing the L plates ebme, about foccing time  :lol .

I washed Florence today and give her Bert a rinse too, her indoors wasn't too happy that I'd muckyed the wee thing whilst using it for commuting.

Gave both the WD40 all over and ACF50 where needed treatment.

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i do like it


but shame its not the faster black colour ;) :D :(

Thus coming from a volvo driver, to whom, anything is fast, even the slow chineese built black ones  :rollin :rollin :rollin !!!

Her indoors also says the black ones are shite  :D
 


the volvo is a 220LS (20 ton) loading shovel   its what i ride all week  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 30 November 2013, 10:21:49 pm
([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/01/re7upy2e.jpg[/url])
Two very clean slow lookin bikes there. It seems to me the 125 has been ridden by a far more experienced rider :-)



Obviously exup hasnt noticed theres a wee shiny "silver" grille going on in this pic.......fuck those grills are fast & especially if theyve even looked at a Silver bike before! 8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: codgie on 30 November 2013, 11:02:15 pm
([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/01/re7upy2e.jpg[/url])
Two very clean slow lookin bikes there. It seems to me the 125 has been ridden by a far more experienced rider :-)



Obviously exup hasnt noticed theres a wee shiny "silver" grille going on in this pic.......fuck those grills are fast & especially if theyve even looked at a Silver bike before! 8)



what you all fail to notice is


when you scratch that paint they are all black underneath   :lol :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 30 November 2013, 11:09:43 pm
Hey Graham, any photo's of your bike? I have a rough idea what it's like before the clean. I'm thinking of getting mine done too?

I've just sent Nooj a message asking for copies and I'll post the pics when I get them.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 01 December 2013, 07:08:55 pm
Rode it carefully to the NEC Bike live ,about 70 miles eachway,,now covered in salt :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Davebo on 01 December 2013, 07:16:11 pm
Hey, got rid of these things  :D , about time at my age (had a bit of a chequered past with licences :o )

Excellent! Well done.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Ebme Geek on 01 December 2013, 08:24:24 pm
Thanks Fizzy Pies & Davebo, we have slightly different laws here in Guernsey, so I could ride it unrestricted on L's upto 2 years, I did 16 months.
Anyway on a different note, did the dual dipped mod today, connecting to the green wire, shield removed, H4 - Phillips extreme vision, just got to get a matching H1, much better, but still thinking about going the HID route with some modded ones that I had on a Volvo V40, but not sure if I want to fit them to my Saab. Foc, I have a habit of having vehicles with old foc'd lights - lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 01 December 2013, 09:49:10 pm
Removed the standard exhaust stud nuts & fitted 8 stainless domed head nuts in their place :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fireblake on 01 December 2013, 10:16:16 pm
Thrashed the living bejesus out of it. My wife keeps telling me to stop the inane giggling.
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Post by: ChristoT on 01 December 2013, 10:58:43 pm
Thrashed the living bejesus out of it. My wife keeps telling me to stop the inane giggling.

That's what we like to hear! On the way back from Loomies, or down the M3?  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Ian-man on 01 December 2013, 11:07:55 pm
Fitted some secondhand acerbis dual roads and went out for a couple of hours to see what difference they made.

Definately better for my poor fingers,
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Post by: Fazerider on 02 December 2013, 12:22:35 am
Found Saturday evening's slightly scary ride home wasn't entirely due to frosty roads... low rear tyre pressure thanks to a self tapping screw had something to do with it too.
So I'll miss what looks like the last few bike-able days before the weather gets cold enough for me to prefer the car. :'(

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Post by: fireblake on 02 December 2013, 10:41:31 am
Thrashed the living bejesus out of it. My wife keeps telling me to stop the inane giggling.

That's what we like to hear! On the way back from Loomies, or down the M3?  ;)

All 'A' roads. From my work and then back to home. I was failing to keep up with my mates ZZR1400. He was leaving black lines at every opportunity snd now needs a new back tyre.
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Post by: Gav on 02 December 2013, 01:18:23 pm
Rode it to the post office n back.   Now off to Belguim for my sins but not on the bike :p
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Post by: Punkstig on 03 December 2013, 11:03:50 pm
Replaced knackered head race bearings, new pilot road 3 front tyre, replaced brake pads front and back, handles and stops now!
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Post by: midden on 04 December 2013, 04:49:22 am

After reading about the marvels of peanut butter.......  I gave it a whirl!  I washed both sides in my usual wash mcguires gold class.

But yeah looks like I might do them properly with it!


I used some peanut butter on a faded top box recently and it turned out great initially, but after a week or two the faded look came back.
Perhaps you could give it buff with a slice of wholemeal :)
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Post by: NorthWestern on 05 December 2013, 03:25:47 pm
I brushed it with piccalilli



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Post by: limax2 on 05 December 2013, 05:22:12 pm
I brushed it with piccalilli
:rollin :rollin :rollin  Oh you are saucy.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 05 December 2013, 06:35:12 pm
At a steady 55mph on the M6 I considered that it may have been a mistake to ride the Fazer to work today.


The lorry getting blown into my lane proved it was definitely a mistake to ride the Fazer to work today.
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Post by: JZS 600 on 05 December 2013, 06:48:59 pm
Ordered new chain and sprox


(£136 fitted)
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Post by: imax on 05 December 2013, 07:23:45 pm
Picked it up off the floor after the wind decided it didn't need to be upright anymore  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 05 December 2013, 09:52:26 pm
At a steady 55mph on the M6 I considered that it may have been a mistake to ride the Fazer to work today.


The lorry getting blown into my lane proved it was definitely a mistake to ride the Fazer to work today.

No contact, I hope?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: taylor on 05 December 2013, 10:03:49 pm
I looked at it through the window of my car with the heated seats on, and climate control, :D
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Post by: mr self destruct on 06 December 2013, 12:28:23 pm
At a steady 55mph on the M6 I considered that it may have been a mistake to ride the Fazer to work today.


The lorry getting blown into my lane proved it was definitely a mistake to ride the Fazer to work today.

No contact, I hope?


Let's just say I'll never moan about having the swerve test in the Mod 1!  :D
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Post by: lew600fazer on 06 December 2013, 01:08:02 pm
Hopefully just bought a pristine 2009 FZ1 with 10k miles on it you will all know the one I mean. Just waiting on the seller contacting me.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JoeRock on 06 December 2013, 02:43:35 pm
Washed the old girl. For a 10 year old bike, with 30k on the clock, I must say she's doing pretty damn well!
Gonna miss how bloody practical she is as well when I come to selling her in a few weeks!
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc476/RockJos/20131206_141541_zpsad1e8196.jpg)
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc476/RockJos/20131206_141514_zps504a392a.jpg)
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc476/RockJos/20131206_141519_zps94174b39.jpg)
(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc476/RockJos/20131206_141528_zpscad24bd6.jpg)
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Post by: lew600fazer on 06 December 2013, 02:50:49 pm
Looks good , but what is that sitting under the cover on the ABBA stand.  :rolleyes
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Post by: NorthWestern on 06 December 2013, 03:28:46 pm
Ordered lots of mould making supplies.....and carbon fibre cloth! 
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Post by: unfazed on 06 December 2013, 03:53:56 pm
Washed the old girl. For a 10 year old bike, with 30k on the clock, I must say she's doing pretty damn well!
Gonna miss how bloody practical she is as well when I come to selling her in a few weeks!


Would you sell the tank cover, being trying to get one like that for ages?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 07 December 2013, 04:40:42 pm
What did I do with my Fazer today? Well I guess it was only a matter of time.  :thumbdown

For the first time in months I went out for a ride just for the hell of it, I was out for 5 minutes, lost the grip on the front end going round a mini roundabout and kissed a BMW. Luckily, hitting it kept me upright, but I took a chunk out of his back wheel and we swapped paint.

Pisser was breaking my big toe in the process, but at least my left leg protected the bike.  :\
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Post by: ChristoT on 07 December 2013, 04:49:28 pm
What did I do with my Fazer today? Well I guess it was only a matter of time.  :thumbdown

For the first time in months I went out for a ride just for the hell of it, I was out for 5 minutes, lost the grip on the front end going round a mini roundabout and kissed a BMW. Luckily, hitting it kept me upright, but I took a chunk out of his back wheel and we swapped paint.

Pisser was breaking my big toe in the process, but at least my left leg protected the bike.  :\

Ouch.  :oops

What do the FZS Sixes have against German cars?!?  :eek
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Post by: mr self destruct on 07 December 2013, 04:54:00 pm


Ouch.  :oops

What do the FZS Sixes have against German cars?!?  :eek

In my case the fairing and my fucking leg!  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 07 December 2013, 05:01:40 pm
Uh oh mr SD!!!! :(


Remember to use that toe to hit as many surfaces as you possibly can over the next 6 weeks while it is trying to heal.


Especially remember to get the toe cought up in the duvet cover & if theres a baby gate in your house be sure to kick the bottom lip of it for the first time ever & then continue to do so every day or so. :lol
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 07 December 2013, 05:04:16 pm
What did I do with my Fazer today? Well I guess it was only a matter of time.  :thumbdown

For the first time in months I went out for a ride just for the hell of it, I was out for 5 minutes, lost the grip on the front end going round a mini roundabout and kissed a BMW. Luckily, hitting it kept me upright, but I took a chunk out of his back wheel and we swapped paint.

Pisser was breaking my big toe in the process, but at least my left leg protected the bike.  :\

What was it, diesel, pitch line, white line, manhole cover? Glad you didn't get it worse. Time to get the missus to fetch and carry for you for a bit!  :lol
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Post by: JoeRock on 07 December 2013, 05:12:34 pm
Looks good , but what is that sitting under the cover on the ABBA stand.  :rolleyes

That would be my under construction ZX9R! I'll get some photos up when I've actually got some work done on her, waiting for a load of parts to arrive any day now!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JoeRock on 07 December 2013, 05:13:05 pm
Washed the old girl. For a 10 year old bike, with 30k on the clock, I must say she's doing pretty damn well!
Gonna miss how bloody practical she is as well when I come to selling her in a few weeks!


Would you sell the tank cover, being trying to get one like that for ages?

I will do when I come to sell the bike mate, I'll keep you in mind before putting it on eBay
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 07 December 2013, 09:00:43 pm
Beginning to rethink my idea of going out tomorrow what with all this slippery-ness... I'd like to limit myself to one crash every decade, or more, if possible...
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 07 December 2013, 09:07:16 pm
Beginning to rethink my idea of going out tomorrow what with all this slippery-ness... I'd like to limit myself to one crash every decade, or more, if possible...

The trick is to be aware of it and ride accordingly. After all, you can crash in the dry too. But at the same time, there's nothing wrong with avoiding it if you're not comfortable with it. Tomorrow, I'll be out for a ride. I won't be out for a thrash.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 07 December 2013, 09:50:33 pm
Yeah I know, I ride rather more sedately when I'm by myself most of the time - its more the general bad luck that people are having that I want to avoid haha
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Post by: slimwilly on 08 December 2013, 06:55:46 am
Yeah I know, I ride rather more sedately when I'm by myself most of the time - its more the general bad luck that people are having that I want to avoid haha


Thats what it will be , a calm gentlemans ride.Still fun though,,remember the danger areas are mainly JUNCTIONS,, :eek ,so approach carefully,move off carefully.


the rest of the roads are still good fun to ride,,
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Post by: Gav on 08 December 2013, 11:17:53 am
This week including today I've done sweet foc all, anything fazer related appart from typing this message. Might balance the carb this afternoon though.  See how it goes
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Post by: mr self destruct on 08 December 2013, 11:27:41 am
What was it, diesel, pitch line, white line, manhole cover? Glad you didn't get it worse. Time to get the missus to fetch and carry for you for a bit!  :lol
I genuinely don't know. No white lines there, no manholes, didn't spot any diesel or oil, but it was almost dusk and it was by a petrol station. We'd both just pulled away so weren't doing more than 15 mph, the front end slipped as I was leaning right so could either lose the bike or straighten up and hit the car, so I chose the latter. The guy was fine about it though, he said it was a company car and they'll propbaby not bother claiming for such light damage so I'll wait and see. Poor bloke was taking his mrs and newborn kid home from hospital too!  :\

Uh oh mr SD!!!! :(


Remember to use that toe to hit as many surfaces as you possibly can over the next 6 weeks while it is trying to heal.


Especially remember to get the toe cought up in the duvet cover & if theres a baby gate in your house be sure to kick the bottom lip of it for the first time ever & then continue to do so every day or so. :lol

 :lol Yep, done thatall last night. Got back from the clinic today and was told it was just a fracture. That was after getting it hit by a hospital bed and a wheelchair. Plus my cat loves jumping on it in bed.

No more riding for me this side of Christmas!  :'(
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Post by: ChristoT on 08 December 2013, 11:34:44 am
Ouch! Unlucky!

I also believe your personal text on the left now needs changing...  ;)
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Post by: JZS 600 on 08 December 2013, 12:12:28 pm
Serviced it, oil, filters and checked plugs, all good
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Post by: Loz on 08 December 2013, 12:30:12 pm
Got it very dirty :rolleyes , had arranged to meet a friend at Compton Abbas for hot chocolate, dont usually ride on wet roads either :eek , still all ok cleaned and back in bed now phew :thumbup  didnt need heated grips either  :lol
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Post by: andybesy on 08 December 2013, 01:08:45 pm
Had shiny new Motad downpipes fitted to replace the originals which had rotted and blown a hole.

Yay! Can't tell you how pleased I am this went smoothly... was really worried about exhaust studs snapping so got CMC to do it and they did a really good job of it, no major problems.

Isn't it funny how as soon as you have a problem you kinda fall out of love with them... then as soon as it's fixed it's all good again. Did sound kinda nice with the hole though, burbling away all the time  :rolleyes

Andy
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Post by: unfazed on 08 December 2013, 01:25:17 pm

No more riding for me this side of Christmas!  :'(

Your sex life is your own business :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: codgie on 08 December 2013, 02:25:55 pm
done headlight conversion


put blue leds in clocks


oil and filter change


all done in 1hr 30 mins
including fag breaks and coffee :lol
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Post by: ChristoT on 08 December 2013, 02:39:52 pm
done headlight conversion


put blue leds in clocks


oil and filter change


all done in 1hr 30 mins
including fag breaks and coffee :lol

Not too shabby!!  :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Post by: codgie on 08 December 2013, 03:43:04 pm
done headlight conversion


put blue leds in clocks


oil and filter change


all done in 1hr 30 mins
including fag breaks and coffee :lol


and just let it fall over in the garden


no damage but well p*$$ed off
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 08 December 2013, 04:22:52 pm
Took part in the Cork toy run. Great turn out, even though day was a bit dreary
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Post by: codgie on 08 December 2013, 04:26:45 pm
 :) :) :)
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Post by: NorthWestern on 08 December 2013, 05:28:24 pm
bent my rear brake lever back to near correct position.  It started to crack a bit so will need to remove it, get it fully bent back to shape and weld it.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 08 December 2013, 05:58:55 pm
Met slimwilly at Gloucester and took a run down to Cheddar Gorge. Nice and easy, just good to be out and about. I owe you a cheeseburger Bill!  :thumbup



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Post by: ChristoT on 08 December 2013, 06:05:07 pm
Those bikes look quite damp!
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Post by: mickvp on 08 December 2013, 06:12:41 pm
Those bikes look quite damp!

they do that, aye. but that road looks quality!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 08 December 2013, 06:17:29 pm
The road has some VERY tight bends, and what with tourists, cyclists, climbers, traffic everywhere, we couldn't really have much fun on it. And there was a diesel slick around one section! Up, down, coffee. Then up half way for some snaps, and back down, head for home.
Bill tried to beat me in top gear roll ons on the M5, but the second time he tried it I spotted him knocking down a gear - he's a sly old foccer! So I did same, nowt in it.

x2 Filthy Foccers

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Post by: slimwilly on 08 December 2013, 06:23:49 pm
Hahahahahaha :lol   Nicko Crispo,, you was knocking it down then aye?  i did on the first two great escapes but the last one i never,,bloodyhell them bikes and that power is so so addictive.

I will ride at the rear next time so i can pass you :D 


I have just washed it !!!! :eek


dirty as fuck,,,but the riding was still fun,,until next time...(oh and i think Nick Crispy is getting fond of the FZ1s) :photo Photographing it he was.

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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 08 December 2013, 06:27:56 pm
First time caught me out - I didn't drop a gear, just wound it on so there was a little delay before it got going. Second time is when I spotted you cheating - I was ready for you that time! Third time? Didn't notice a third time - did you forget to go faster?!!  :lol
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Post by: red98 on 08 December 2013, 06:30:33 pm
sounds like you had a bit of fun today......so , what speed were you starting at with these tests and what was the outcome ?
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Post by: slimwilly on 08 December 2013, 06:35:01 pm
Hahmmmm sir,, it was ummm, you know ,nah cant remember. ;)   hour and a half in minutes :evil
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Post by: red98 on 08 December 2013, 06:38:46 pm
ah...i see......so is the gen 2 quicker than the ivanised gen 1 ?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 08 December 2013, 06:39:59 pm
The outcome was..............................inconclusive.
The starting speed was......................not noted.
The top speed reached was................also not noted.
The point of the exercise?..................there wasn't one.
 ;)
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Post by: ChristoT on 08 December 2013, 06:41:23 pm
The outcome was..............................inconclusive.
The starting speed was......................not noted.
The top speed reached was................also not noted.
The point of the exercise?..................there wasn't one.
 ;)

The best tests are like that!  :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 08 December 2013, 06:42:51 pm
ah...i see......so is the gen 2 quicker than the ivanised gen 1 ?
I dont know until i get behind him and pass him :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 08 December 2013, 06:43:16 pm
think you need to go back and try a bit harder  ;) .......with a non ivanised thou to make it a bit more interesting  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 08 December 2013, 06:49:33 pm
When i got home i was in trouble for being late for dinner,
 
I blamed Nick Crisp,,i had to keep waiting for him :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 08 December 2013, 07:52:56 pm
ah nick crisp....is that the bloke with the yellow bike  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 08 December 2013, 08:29:33 pm
The road has some VERY tight bends, and what with tourists, cyclists, climbers, traffic everywhere, we couldn't really have much fun on it. And there was a diesel slick around one section! Up, down, coffee. Then up half way for some snaps, and back down, head for home.
Bill tried to beat me in top gear roll ons on the M5, but the second time he tried it I spotted him knocking down a gear - he's a sly old foccer! So I did same, nowt in it.

x2 Filthy Foccers


F**k me Nick, you should try in the summer that really gets you on your toes.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 08 December 2013, 09:20:04 pm
The road has some VERY tight bends, and what with tourists, cyclists, climbers, traffic everywhere, we couldn't really have much fun on it. And there was a diesel slick around one section! Up, down, coffee. Then up half way for some snaps, and back down, head for home.
Bill tried to beat me in top gear roll ons on the M5, but the second time he tried it I spotted him knocking down a gear - he's a sly old foccer! So I did same, nowt in it.

x2 Filthy Foccers


F**k me Nick, you should try in the summer that really gets you on your toes.

I like Wales in the summer now  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 09 December 2013, 01:38:12 pm
Made a start on 'Operation: Summer Fairing'

lots of hacking and chopping.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 11 December 2013, 02:14:55 pm
The more mention of hacking from mr a page got me dragging the noggyfighter outta the shed.


Took the battery out for its indoor winter store & charge.


Got the hacksaw to my knackered front fairing.


Produced a tarts fairing for the side of the noggyfighter.


Havent done the other side yet coz i dont have the same upper mount due to it being snapped off but ill get there in the end. 8)



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Post by: Ianboydsnr on 11 December 2013, 05:03:16 pm
fitted hand guards and an exhaust!


(http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn208/hrhpenfold/100_0982_zps32e00c08.jpg) (http://s305.photobucket.com/user/hrhpenfold/media/100_0982_zps32e00c08.jpg.html)
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Post by: slimwilly on 11 December 2013, 05:38:32 pm
Noggy, stop taking pictures of it a bloody ride it!!! :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: apage16 on 11 December 2013, 05:45:17 pm
Looks good Nog!


Why didn't I think of that!!?? (particularly before I chopped and used those same parts for plastic welding fodder!!)  :wall
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 11 December 2013, 05:55:32 pm
Noggy, stop taking pictures of it a bloody ride it!!! :lol :lol :lol


The noggyfighter is like you slim..........old & fragile ;) , i dont want to put it, or myself through any more unnecessary trauma.


Summer is what the noggyfighter dreams of.....amongst other things that shall be left to the imagination. 8) [size=78%] [/size]
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 11 December 2013, 05:57:42 pm
Looks good Nog!


Why didn't I think of that!!?? (particularly before I chopped and used those same parts for plastic welding fodder!!)  :wall


Plenty knackered fairings kicking about the country though, happy hunting!


Now wheres that summer fairing you were talking about?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 11 December 2013, 06:00:41 pm
True!


It's on the way!


Still waiting for paint, but the structural work is done!


Hopefully a few pics tomorrow.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 11 December 2013, 08:24:08 pm
The more mention of hacking from mr a page got me dragging the noggyfighter outta the shed.


Took the battery out for its indoor winter store & charge.


Got the hacksaw to my knackered front fairing.


Produced a tarts fairing for the side of the noggyfighter.


Havent done the other side yet coz i dont have the same upper mount due to it being snapped off but ill get there in the end. 8)


I love the side panel, did Yamaha consult you when they designed the MT09??
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 11 December 2013, 08:46:16 pm
Ha ha! :lol ...im a pro at making an ugly bike uglier......but then if owners look like their bikes.....well i am Nog




Now just to figure out an attachment for the other side where the fairing mount to the frame has snapped.


Im thinking basic, like a big ass jubilee clip round the frame with the feeded through excess having a hole drilled through it so i can then slam fairing screw through it & bolt it from the back.


Got all winter to think about it  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 12 December 2013, 06:35:56 am
Ha ha! :lol ...im a pro at making an ugly bike uglier......but then if owners look like their bikes.....well i am Nog




Now just to figure out an attachment for the other side where the fairing mount to the frame has snapped.


Im thinking basic, like a big ass jubilee clip round the frame with the feeded through excess having a hole drilled through it so i can then slam fairing screw through it & bolt it from the back.


Got all winter to think about it  :)


Oh dear, i think youhave messed up the aerodynamics of the Fazer, i think it will pull towards every open gate and chase the sheep :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 14 December 2013, 10:12:31 pm
Changed spark plugs, oil/filter and air filter. Changed park lights for led's. Met some mates and had a few beers. My mrs did chain/ sprockets and made us all laugh loads. She was on form today :-)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/15/2ubydy5u.jpg)
Title: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 14 December 2013, 10:14:22 pm
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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: lew600fazer on 15 December 2013, 12:06:03 am
Had fun on Friday late afternoon upper Jalon valley Costa Blanca. Tourists all gone home roads to myself. It was a bit cool but mostly dry roads. Damp patches under the trees and were the sun never got to.
Just love the Conti Road attacks I fitted a month or so back. The road surface here is really abrasive but super grip. Was talking to a mate and he reckons in winter time best to run a softer compound tyre on these roads as there is so much grip and come summer time when the road and ambient temperatures are high a harder compound tyre, what do you reckon. Personally I do not think I can out ride the compound mix of modern tyres.
Lew
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Stradaman on 15 December 2013, 06:23:09 pm
took the bike out for a couple of hours today, roads greasy, damp and dirty. temp about 10c grey dull and finaly a drop of rain, bike really mucky quick hose down and tidy, well worth the effort ! :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: zippywight on 18 December 2013, 11:08:28 pm
Took her xmas shopping, gave her a bath and applied some scottoiler fs365 and put to bed, ready for commute to work! It was bloody cold outside whilst washing her! However wife wouldnt of liked the bike in her kitchen and cant fit it in the shower room!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lawrence on 19 December 2013, 12:07:20 am
Bought it a friend to keep it company in the garage.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/19/a3yra2un.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 19 December 2013, 12:16:08 am
Took her xmas shopping, gave her a bath and applied some scottoiler fs365 and put to bed, ready for commute to work! It was bloody cold outside whilst washing her! However wife wouldnt of liked the bike in her kitchen and cant fit it in the shower room!

Build a bigger shower room  :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 28 December 2013, 09:22:47 am
Three weeks after my little incident I tried riding it again this morning. Fucking agony. Not gonna happen for a while now.  :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gav on 04 January 2014, 05:04:57 pm
Painted up the flaking engine with some Granville satin black engine paint and a little model paint brush.  In addition fitted a switched florescent tube light in the front bit of my garage so I could see what I was doing.

(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p426/yeogav/20140104_165803-1_zpss1alib42.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/yeogav/media/20140104_165803-1_zpss1alib42.jpg.html)
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Post by: Fazerider on 04 January 2014, 06:26:27 pm
Rode it to work.



My gloves leak, and I've never found a way to stop rain getting at the cuff either.
My boots have always been about as waterproof as sandals, despite having (supposedly) a waterproof membrane.
It had been chucking it down all night and while I did find an optimistic weather forecast that said it might stop by lunchtime, it was still pissing down when I left for work this morning.
So the logical thing to do was take the car. Instead I taped carrier bags over my boots and rode in: fording streams and huge puddles, blinded by spray on the motorway and by the visor steaming up (yes, I know) as I diced with London traffic.
When I reached work, wet and uncomfortable, it took 45 minutes to wring everything out and find suitable places to hang soggy clothing in the hope it'll be dry-ish by the time I come to go home.
Yet I arrived happy. Whereas had I come by car I know I'd be irritable and depressed.
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Post by: Gav on 06 January 2014, 03:38:21 pm
Balanced the carbs on me FZS600 and gave the chain a tweak.  Just waiting for non torrential rain / blowing a hooley day now.
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Post by: MarkWales on 06 January 2014, 08:24:27 pm
put the cover back on after the wind :(
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Post by: stevierst on 07 January 2014, 12:20:02 pm
It was a 50/50 between another fazer and a t'cat.
The cat won this time.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/07/vumepa3a.jpg)

Well it's almost a fazer :P
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Post by: spencer_foxwell on 07 January 2014, 05:37:04 pm
I cleaned and lobbed a load of AFC50 over my 400 today, then cleaned lubed and adjusted the chain :)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/spencer_foxwell/IMAG0371_zpsad86a9e9.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/spencer_foxwell/media/IMAG0371_zpsad86a9e9.jpg.html)

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/spencer_foxwell/IMAG0367_zps097c44f2.jpg) (http://s38.photobucket.com/user/spencer_foxwell/media/IMAG0367_zps097c44f2.jpg.html)

I love the gold colour the down pipes have now :D

In the next couple of days or so I'll be fitting a pair of clip on bars and doing away with these silly donkey ear mirrors :D
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Post by: mr self destruct on 08 January 2014, 04:49:09 pm
Finally got to ride it properly today, after a whole month off it. Only took it round the block but it proves I can ride again.  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Jdalt on 09 January 2014, 05:29:53 pm
I took mine in for a new chain, sprockets and a rear tyre.
Then when I picked it up I went for a quick 40 mile ride around the flooded Cheshire Countryside.
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Post by: fq-craigus on 09 January 2014, 09:39:05 pm
Rode to work, looked at it in the workshop, fitted my ew clutch lever and rode it hope chained it up and put its new bike cover on, :) not the most exciting day but roll on saturay hope the rain holds off and I get some miles done
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Post by: codgie on 11 January 2014, 04:42:17 pm
ordered new zorst for it
should be here next week
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290942179482?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290942179482?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648)
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Post by: fazersharp on 11 January 2014, 04:43:49 pm
Went for a 20 min ride
And spent the next 30 cleaning it
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Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 11 January 2014, 05:06:04 pm
Took my nine year old to New Maldon  and then over to Eltham to kit her out with some new bike gear.

Frank Thomas Krag jacket and trousers and some Diadorra boots. Proper bike chick now  :lol

(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s85/adthebad/2014-01-11155037_zps47b5f1d1.jpg) (http://s150.photobucket.com/user/adthebad/media/2014-01-11155037_zps47b5f1d1.jpg.html)

(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s85/adthebad/2014-01-11155200_zps2cdf7ee7.jpg) (http://s150.photobucket.com/user/adthebad/media/2014-01-11155200_zps2cdf7ee7.jpg.html)
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Post by: PeeGee on 11 January 2014, 05:24:21 pm
I broke my mirror glass !!!
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 11 January 2014, 05:31:33 pm
I broke my mirror glass !!!

Hope you're not superstitious  :\
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Post by: fazersharp on 11 January 2014, 05:33:28 pm
I broke my mirror glass !!!
woops
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Post by: apage16 on 11 January 2014, 05:35:53 pm
Rode about in the sun for 3 hours, testing out my shiny new helmet camera. 
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Post by: devilsyam on 11 January 2014, 06:09:07 pm
https://vimeo.com/83927538 (https://vimeo.com/83927538)

yep did the same fitted the led on light to helmet and tested it out
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Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 11 January 2014, 06:17:27 pm
Linky no worky Luke.
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Post by: esetest on 11 January 2014, 06:41:49 pm
Went for spin down the A38 and back up the M5 , I was foccin frozen by the time I got back , roll on spring .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dickturpin on 11 January 2014, 07:19:50 pm
Luke's link works for me..
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 11 January 2014, 07:31:40 pm
Y U no filter?  :lol

Camera seems to handle the strong, low sun quite well - my cheapy would definitely struggle with that.

Wet roads - now you gotta clean it again!  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dickturpin on 11 January 2014, 08:00:25 pm
mmmm, I noticed the wet roads too :\   Too much salt and wet up here to give the bike a go! :thumbdown
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Post by: slimwilly on 11 January 2014, 08:26:59 pm
yes wet roads,,get that rear spinning up :eek ,,shit yer pants,lol.
 
yes good quality recording there mr,,cover that speedo tho :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 11 January 2014, 08:42:28 pm
mmmm, I noticed the wet roads too :\   Too much salt and wet up here to give the bike a go! :thumbdown
Yeh like I said above
20 min ride
30 min clean

And it was just about dry, dont know where it came from.
I got fed up of being blinded and then on the way back worrying cars couldnt see me coming at them like a zero at 12 oclock out of the sun
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Post by: Dead Eye on 12 January 2014, 10:23:30 am
I managed to get out a bit yesterday as well. There has been some nice opportunities to ride the bike recently, although the ground has typically still been wet. The sun is the most annoying factor but to be honest, I think I'd rather have it out and blinding me than be stuck with an overcast sky - it adds to the atmosphere of the ride ^^
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Jdalt on 12 January 2014, 07:37:31 pm
80 mile ride around North Wales this afternoon, was cold and very foggy on the Horseshoe Pass but was nice to get out.

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Post by: steviebhoy on 13 January 2014, 10:49:59 pm
A quiet day today so I done a couple of jobs I have put off since last year changed the plugs for iridium ones and changed the broken fuel guage sender and took it for a spin.
Stevie
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Post by: risticuss on 14 January 2014, 08:41:07 am
Stuck some white/silver reflective wheel rim tape on it at the weekend, didn't get out on it though. Just carrying on using it to get me the 10 miles to work and back.
Yesterday was the first time out on it that I didn't have "the fear", even though the road was wet. I need to get used to the fact that it can handle corners in the wet.


Simon
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Post by: msmudge on 14 January 2014, 08:46:35 am
I'm currently sat outside a Yamaha dealer waiting for them to open so I can hopefully get some new exhaust manifold studs.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 14 January 2014, 10:16:01 am
 Stud Part Number 90116−06475
Nut Part number 90179−06668
You would need 8 of each if you intend changing them all
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Looney tune on 15 January 2014, 12:18:31 am
Started it up, looked at it, listened to the lovely sound and thought " I hate this shit weather "  :'(



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Post by: msmudge on 15 January 2014, 01:39:41 am

Stud Part Number 90116−06475
Nut Part number 90179−06668
You would need 8 of each if you intend changing them all

Cheers mate, I've ordered 3 to replace the ones that broke. No point in ordering more because I'm probably going to get shot when this job is done.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 18 January 2014, 12:23:55 pm
Went up to Deefer666`s place and bought two wheels and tyres for my spares 600......good tyres and a good price.....cheers deefer  :)
l
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Post by: ajmes1 on 18 January 2014, 12:45:19 pm
Oil & filter change, chain lube and tension and sent the fairing off for welding! Just getting her tidy for spring now.


Also bought a thou shock to tinker with!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: codgie on 18 January 2014, 12:46:46 pm
put my new zaust can on
link pipe supplied is too short ( a warning in case your thinking of getting a shorty can from delkevic)
can rubs on swing arm


so lucky i had a spare i bought ages ago that is about 6" longer :D


sounds excellent
am trying to put up short vid but cant seem to do it


try this


https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=502676159852577&set=vb.100003305919449&type=2&theater (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=502676159852577&set=vb.100003305919449&type=2&theater)
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Post by: unfazed on 18 January 2014, 02:54:56 pm
Managed to wash mine before it starts raining again :'(
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Post by: ChristoT on 18 January 2014, 07:08:43 pm
Not Fazer related, but to do with my Kwak:

Phoned up the garage again yesterday. Amazingly, there is some good news! Looks like the head gasket is OK, but the radiator fan is fucked. Possibly a blocked pipe too? Anyway, hopefully I'll get it back need weekend, and the restoration will begin.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 18 January 2014, 07:29:29 pm
Erm, the clue is in the title - What did you do with your FAZER today  :evil

Kawasakis go under general, with the other riff raff don't they?   :pokefun  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 18 January 2014, 07:38:00 pm
Erm, the clue is in the title - What did you do with your FAZER today  :evil

Kawasakis go under general, with the other riff raff don't they?   :pokefun  :lol

It's an honorary Fazer!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Simon.Pieman on 18 January 2014, 07:44:38 pm
 I thought I'd better have a look at my steering head bearings today, the previous owner (a mate) says they were last adjusted/checked at 20,000 miles-ish. The bike is now showing 59,810 miles. Blimey.
 I jacked the front of the bike up and removed the top yoke and loosened off the headbearing nuts so that the stem dropped slowly through the headstock exposing the bottom bearing. Then I cleaned off the old grease and ran a finger around the cup feeling for notches/wear and did same for the top bearing. No appreciable wear so I just packed in fresh grease and tightened her up until the steering was fairly stiff to turn and then backed off a nadge until it was able to flop to each lock with a gentle push of the finger.
 Waste of time then really.
 I might do it again in another 40,000 miles or so  8)
 
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Post by: Doddsie on 18 January 2014, 07:51:11 pm
Took the rim tape off the wheels, I think it looks a lot better without it.....

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Post by: Doddsie on 18 January 2014, 07:54:17 pm
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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 18 January 2014, 11:03:07 pm
Erm, the clue is in the title - What did you do with your FAZER today  :evil

Kawasakis go under general, with the other riff raff don't they?   :pokefun :lol

It's an honorary Fazer!
No it isn't  :foc :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 18 January 2014, 11:05:33 pm
Took the rim tape off the wheels, I think it looks a lot better without it.....
Have to ask 2 questions
What mileage is on it and has it ever been ridden in the rain?  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 18 January 2014, 11:24:42 pm
Erm, the clue is in the title - What did you do with your FAZER today  :evil

Kawasakis go under general, with the other riff raff don't they?   :pokefun :lol

It's an honorary Fazer!
No it isn't  :foc :lol

Well, no one wanted to sell me their FZS400, and the bugger's blown up now anyway!  :'(

Can I claim my Peugeot 106 is an honorary Fazer Thou?  :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 19 January 2014, 12:23:11 am
Erm, the clue is in the title - What did you do with your FAZER today  :evil

Kawasakis go under general, with the other riff raff don't they?   :pokefun :lol

It's an honorary Fazer!
No it isn't  :foc :lol

Well, no one wanted to sell me their FZS400, and the bugger's blown up now anyway!  :'(

Can I claim my Peugeot 106 is an honorary Fazer Thou?  :b
Wash you mouth out with soap for even suggesting such a thing. :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Doddsie on 19 January 2014, 12:39:43 am
Took the rim tape off the wheels, I think it looks a lot better without it.....
Have to ask 2 questions
What mileage is on it and has it ever been ridden in the rain?  :)




16K, Its been in the rain quite a few times, not through choice admittedly. Rode it 130 miles back from Portsmouth in torrential rain just before xmas. It is mainly just a summer toy though, I cant say I particularly enjoy riding in the rain anymore. I did go out for petrol on it today though and took the 40 mile scenic route home.  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 19 January 2014, 01:00:38 am
Erm, the clue is in the title - What did you do with your FAZER today  :evil

Kawasakis go under general, with the other riff raff don't they?   :pokefun :lol

It's an honorary Fazer!
No it isn't  :foc :lol

Well, no one wanted to sell me their FZS400, and the bugger's blown up now anyway!  :'(

Can I claim my Peugeot 106 is an honorary Fazer Thou?  :b

Wash you mouth out with soap for even suggesting such a thing. :eek

Can't expect much from a crazy frenchman :P Completely delusional this one, he thinks that Mercedes make nice cuddling toys :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 19 January 2014, 01:08:04 am
Erm, the clue is in the title - What did you do with your FAZER today  :evil

Kawasakis go under general, with the other riff raff don't they?   :pokefun :lol

It's an honorary Fazer!
No it isn't  :foc :lol

Well, no one wanted to sell me their FZS400, and the bugger's blown up now anyway!  :'(

Can I claim my Peugeot 106 is an honorary Fazer Thou?  :b

Wash you mouth out with soap for even suggesting such a thing. :eek

Can't expect much from a crazy frenchman :P Completely delusional this one, he thinks that Mercedes make nice cuddling toys :\

The Merc wasn't the best of calls, but that Mitsu... man, what a way to say no!  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 19 January 2014, 06:25:14 am
Erm, the clue is in the title - What did you do with your FAZER today  :evil

Kawasakis go under general, with the other riff raff don't they?   :pokefun  :lol
Have you never heard the story of the ugly duckling?   
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 19 January 2014, 08:55:37 am
Erm, the clue is in the title - What did you do with your FAZER today  :evil

Kawasakis go under general, with the other riff raff don't they?   :pokefun :lol
Have you never heard the story of the ugly duckling?
Are you talking about ChristoT or the Kawasaki  :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 19 January 2014, 09:05:23 am
Erm, the clue is in the title - What did you do with your FAZER today  :evil

Kawasakis go under general, with the other riff raff don't they?   :pokefun :lol
Have you never heard the story of the ugly duckling?
Are you talking about ChristoT or the Kawasaki  :rollin :rollin :rollin
Aren't both quackers
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 19 January 2014, 09:23:14 am
Erm, the clue is in the title - What did you do with your FAZER today  :evil

Kawasakis go under general, with the other riff raff don't they?   :pokefun :lol




It's an honorary Fazer!
No it isn't  :foc :lol

Well, no one wanted to sell me their FZS400, and the bugger's blown up now anyway!  :'(

Can I claim my Peugeot 106 is an honorary Fazer Thou?  :b

Wash you mouth out with soap for even suggesting such a thing. :eek

Can't expect much from a crazy frenchman :P Completely delusional this one, he thinks that Mercedes make nice cuddling toys :\

The Merc wasn't the best of calls, but that Mitsu... man, what a way to say no!  :D






as this is my thread iam going to lay down the law  >: [size=78%],for what is turning out to be the most visited/replied to thread on the forum and keeps foccers interested during the winter months ..........your kwak is not a fazer,get yourself off to the general section you cage lovin,onion lovin french half breed....there i`ve said it now....big and tough me when iam behind a keyboard [/size] :lol .......still want to see your posts CHRISTO but not here,iam interested to know what caused the failure as iam sure a lot of other foccers are.........from now on your home is in the general section  :) ....unless of course you come out of your coma and get yourself another  FAZER  :) [/size][size=78%] [/size]
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Punkstig on 19 January 2014, 03:13:50 pm
Put the T'cat clip ons back on, as she's now used for commuting rather than riding all day long comfort isn't an issue, adjusted suspension and fixed a broken wire to the horn!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 19 January 2014, 03:35:45 pm
Clip ons??
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Post by: Skippernick on 19 January 2014, 03:43:01 pm
Clip ons??


Punk's bike is a half breed, frankenstein monster of  a lovely fazer and a thunder cat front end and some tiger strips.  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Punkstig on 19 January 2014, 04:20:20 pm
Or 'FazerCat' as I like to call her!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Yamazer-92 on 19 January 2014, 05:26:01 pm
Took the exhaust off and marveled at the state of the down pipes. Luckily they came of really easy thanks to using stainless nuts and packing them with copper grease the last time I took it off. Added bonus was I managed to get the last mild steel nut off without the stud coming with it this time so I can replace that one with a stainless too  :) . Now I need to work out whether I use the motad stainless pipes I've bought or try and get my originals repaired again but properly this time.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 19 January 2014, 05:57:17 pm
Lovely day for a ride at long last... and then the bike wouldn't start :(

I think the battery is knackered, ended up taking the car over to where my 600 is stored and robbing the battery off of that. After 4 months sat outside, it still had a full charge so was happy with that result. Are the 600 and 1000 battery's any different in reality?

Finally managed to set off about an hour later than I had intended and found some nice twisty roads across the bridge in to Wales before heading back home.
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Post by: dazza on 19 January 2014, 06:06:58 pm
Went for a nice little blast in the winter sun, met up with a mate at the local karting track and came across this bad boy.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 19 January 2014, 06:37:16 pm
got to ride about 100 miles today first time out since i bought it. :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 19 January 2014, 09:27:57 pm
Checked the valves on the 600, had to change 2 shims.
8 hours later all back together
 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: demic77 on 20 January 2014, 07:20:29 pm
Not right exciting but rode it to work, first trip out this year, 9-5 shift today so bollox to the cage. To the guy in the Clio near the front of the queue at the lights who inched over to try and stop me filtering; Foc off  :-D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fq-craigus on 21 January 2014, 10:22:44 pm
adjuster rear brake pedal to where it should be, adjusted chain and actually did the axel nut up and pulled out the old front pads ready for new ones
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 22 January 2014, 12:10:44 am
To the guy in the Clio near the front of the queue at the lights who inched over to try and stop me filtering; Foc off  :-D
I have seen this sooooooooooooo many times. And mostly they just make the gap on the other side bigger
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: lew600fazer on 22 January 2014, 12:34:32 am
Said hello to it for the first time in a month, checked the tyre pressures dipped the oil . Got the gear on and went for a quick 100km run in the sun. It was cool here in Spain but a pleasure to be out. How you guys stick a British winter is beyond me.
Great to be home a gain
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 22 January 2014, 12:41:07 am
To the guy in the Clio near the front of the queue at the lights who inched over to try and stop me filtering; Foc off  :-D
I have seen this sooooooooooooo many times. And mostly they just make the gap on the other side bigger

Where do you guys live?! Everyone near me either stays where they are or more often than not, moves over to give me room... the west country is certainly a more friendly place it seems. Still fully of crazy people though :P
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 22 January 2014, 12:52:27 am
Still fully of crazy people though :P

Well, you're in it! :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Jdalt on 23 January 2014, 06:46:11 pm
Got mine out today to clean it cos I couldn`t be bothered (cos it was dark) when I got back from a ride on sunday.


However once I got it out I decided to go for a spin first, cold but dry.


Then washed it when I got back and covered it in ACF 50.



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: demic77 on 23 January 2014, 08:10:57 pm
To the guy in the Clio near the front of the queue at the lights who inched over to try and stop me filtering; Foc off  :-D
I have seen this sooooooooooooo many times. And mostly they just make the gap on the other side bigger

Where do you guys live?! Everyone near me either stays where they are or more often than not, moves over to give me room... the west country is certainly a more friendly place it seems. Still fully of crazy people though :P

I live in East Lancashire, they're not all like that... :-)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fatboy on 23 January 2014, 08:38:07 pm
Changed most of the oem bolts to stainless,nice and shiny now
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 23 January 2014, 08:49:50 pm
Changed most of the oem bolts to stainless,nice and shiny now


did you use the ebay kit?

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fatboy on 24 January 2014, 01:12:24 pm
No
Inox southnhampton , nice and shiny


http://www.inoxbolt.co.uk/zen/ (http://www.inoxbolt.co.uk/zen/)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazed on 25 January 2014, 11:34:36 am

got Hagon rear shock and front suspension springs fitted a while back, then fitted braided brake lines.   Yestrday I fitted new pads and oil& air filter plus oil change and serviced according to Haynes manual.  All sorted ready for the annual pilgrimage to Le Mans in May.......Time for a beer!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gav on 27 January 2014, 10:01:53 pm
Tried out my rentec rack and took the 88mile round trip Southampton Hampshire to Shaftesbury Dorset n back Collected some spares for work.     Ah lovely no rucksack lol. Safer too.  Shame is rained for a short while in Dorset.  Back home and quick sponge down and rinse as bike was caked lol.

Oh I also painted the front section of my garage this morn with some Ronseal slate grey floor paint.  looks great and by time I got home it was dry enough to walk on and park bike on it.  just the job.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 27 January 2014, 10:44:05 pm
Tried out my rentec rack and took the 88mile round trip Southampton Hampshire to Shaftesbury Dorset n back Collected some spares for work.     Ah lovely no rucksack lol. Safer too.  Shame is rained for a short while in Dorset.  Back home and quick sponge down and rinse as bike was caked lol.

Oh I also painted the front section of my garage this morn with some Ronseal slate grey floor paint.  looks great and by time I got home it was dry enough to walk on and park bike on it.  just the job.

Plenty of people here will warn you of Renntecs and topboxes! One guy (name evades me) was riding along, and found to his dismay one day that his topbox overtook him!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gav on 27 January 2014, 10:53:18 pm
I'm not planning on overloading it.  ;-)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 27 January 2014, 11:27:57 pm
I think it was darrsi who had that experience...

Meanwhile, I'm still on the hunt to pick up a cheap Givi top box. No rush, so I'm biding my time until something comes along :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 28 January 2014, 02:36:11 am
I think it was darrsi who had that experience...

Meanwhile, I'm still on the hunt to pick up a cheap Givi top box. No rush, so I'm biding my time until something comes along :)

I'll be sticking mine on eBay this week.

Can't remember if its monolock or monokey. 45 litre.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 28 January 2014, 02:38:08 am
Rode mine home from Luton Airport after leaving it parked there for 12 days while I was away.

Total cost. NOTHING!  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 28 January 2014, 09:31:31 pm
Rode mine home from Luton Airport after leaving it parked there for 12 days while I was away.

Total cost. NOTHING!  :D


Share the link and we can fight over it then

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: steeeve66 on 28 January 2014, 11:15:07 pm
Had to ride to work around the SouthCircular through sh*te, wet, salted roads.. Washed it when I got home.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lez72 on 29 January 2014, 12:52:10 am
Took the top fairing/headlight unit off the Gen 1 to give it a jolly good clean inside. Cleaned all the wiring and cleaned all contacts and reassembled. Stripped the front brake calipers, cleaned and reassembled with new bleed nipples  :rollin and mounting bolts. Fitted new 'Venhill' front brakeline kit that my better half bought me for Christmas. Just got to do my favourite bit now and bleed them up  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: griff86 on 29 January 2014, 07:55:24 am
Have just stripped my wheels and sent them off to Triple S for powdercoating. Two rear disc bolts snapped, they were drilled out and helicoiled.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Jdalt on 30 January 2014, 04:09:42 pm
I F*$@*in stood about 6 feet away whilst it fell over. :'( :'( :o :o


Cracked the Fairing and Scratched it in a couple of places.


Ouch !!


Still had a nice 60 mile ride around N Wales tho.


(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1800415_10202985621821147_427491895_n.jpg)
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Post by: andybesy on 30 January 2014, 04:13:41 pm
Braved the snow and headed up to CMC Chesterfield to get new chain and sprocket kit fitted.

Went for OEM as they were cheap enough on Ebay.

Feels lovely and smooth now. Got 30k out of originals so happy with that.

Andy
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 30 January 2014, 04:15:17 pm
I F*$@*in stood about 6 feet away whilst it fell over. :'( :'( :o :o


Cracked the Fairing and Scratched it in a couple of places.


Ouch !!


Still had a nice 60 mile ride around N Wales tho.

ANOTHER Thou down?  :eek :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ajmes1 on 30 January 2014, 09:32:29 pm
Took it for the first ride of the year in readiness for dragon rally next weekend.


Started first time after 3 months sleeping in the cold!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 01 February 2014, 03:07:17 pm
thread been going for just over a year,so today i need repeat the first thread........booked my thou in for mot,sat 10.30 .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Andy FZS on 01 February 2014, 03:29:57 pm
Good news I hope. .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 01 February 2014, 04:03:52 pm
Should be ok.....tyres getting low though   :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: steeeve66 on 01 February 2014, 04:22:59 pm
Cleaned off what was left of last weeks ride round the south circular - tucked up again in garage, 'plugged in' waiting for weather to improve..
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 02 February 2014, 03:02:02 am
#2 - Just Riding, And running from the rain! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNPbQpNEcC0#ws)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Deefer666 on 02 February 2014, 06:44:49 am
I'm glad that I'm not the only who talks bollocks to himself whilst riding  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 02 February 2014, 09:47:49 am
I'm glad that I'm not the only who talks bollocks to himself whilst riding  :D

And I dare say that we're not the only two!!  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Deefer666 on 02 February 2014, 10:00:28 am
Do you still want these downpipes?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 02 February 2014, 10:02:51 am
Yes please!

Is it that obvious from the video that I still need them!?

Are they ready?

I don't need the Can now though.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 02 February 2014, 10:47:32 am
Nice vid apage, good to get out at this time of year.......so.......your a lotus esprit fan then....  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 02 February 2014, 10:50:28 am
Not today but yesterday......taxed the fazer......but which one , the 6 or the thou ?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 02 February 2014, 11:23:41 am
Not today but yesterday......taxed the fazer......but which one , the 6 or the thou ?

Forgotten already?

At your age, you need to write these things down, or this kind of thing happens - oh, you did write it down, but forgot where?  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: CRH on 02 February 2014, 12:13:54 pm
Not today but yesterday......taxed the fazer......but which one , the 6 or the thou ?

Forgotten already?

At your age, you need to write these things down, or this kind of thing happens - oh, you did write it down, but forgot where?  :lol
,.....he cant remember where he put his pen nick?....Dementia at his ripe old age is not uncommon matey :rolleyes ....he does well to be still riding his bike ;) ......poor old sod!!!!!!

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 02 February 2014, 12:37:55 pm
We really ought to remind him that dressing gown and slippers is really not suitable riding attire too. Also, I think I'd only be doing my duty if I offered to relieve him of one or two of those bikes he's got there - it'll save him a world of confusion  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: CRH on 02 February 2014, 12:46:18 pm
We really ought to remind him that dressing gown and slippers is really not suitable riding attire too. Also, I think I'd only be doing my duty if I offered to relieve him of one or two of those bikes he's got there - it'll save him a world of confusion  ;)
....yes you may be right there nick? ;) ....i think i heard him say he was thinking of selling the lot and getting one of those chinese scoooooooters :rolleyes .....do you think his balance is going too?....do the chinese do them with stabilizers then??? :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 02 February 2014, 12:49:24 pm
Don't Chinese mobility scooters fall apart though?  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: CRH on 02 February 2014, 12:58:18 pm
Don't Chinese mobility scooters fall apart though?  :lol
.....Mmmm?...dont think hes looked into this properly :rolleyes ....hes been looking at a ...kawahondiyamauki 125...in red98 colours ;) .....go nice with a cerise dressing gown and slippers you think?....[quote author=nick crisp  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 02 February 2014, 01:17:19 pm
Nice vid apage, good to get out at this time of year.......so.......your a lotus esprit fan then....  :lol

Thanks Red. Absolutely! It was the poor mans Lamborghini countach in its time! Plus there's the Bond link. Good to be patriotic!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 02 February 2014, 01:41:10 pm
Gave it a bath.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 02 February 2014, 02:47:53 pm
We really ought to remind him that dressing gown and slippers is really not suitable riding attire too. Also, I think I'd only be doing my duty if I offered to relieve him of one or two of those bikes he's got there - it'll save him a world of confusion  ;)

There's more deserving than you out there, Nick!  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Deefer666 on 02 February 2014, 02:50:58 pm
Yes please!

Is it that obvious from the video that I still need them!?

Are they ready?

I don't need the Can now though.

I will be back in the workshop tomorrow, and there until wednesday (if ya need me to stay late and wait for ya just let me know. My mobile number is 07887 854614. Gissa bell or a text and just let me know
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 02 February 2014, 04:05:12 pm
Get rid of my bikes   :eek :eek :eek  plenty of room in the garage......just wish I knew where I put the foccing key    :lolï
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 02 February 2014, 04:17:42 pm
Charged & refitted the  battery , topped up the tyres , started her up and went out for a spin round the ring road , along the A420 past Castle combe and back down the M4 to Bristol , sun was shining , roads were mainly  dry , not too cold ,  bike felt great , got home with a big grin on my face , felt like spring is around the corner .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Stradaman on 02 February 2014, 04:40:27 pm
Couple of hours out in the cold winter sun, really good fun, blew the winter cobwebs away, where the fields had flooded and left  streams
crossing the road was a bit scary at times, Def worth doing, nicely warm at home now. :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 02 February 2014, 04:46:19 pm
We really ought to remind him that dressing gown and slippers is really not suitable riding attire too. Also, I think I'd only be doing my duty if I offered to relieve him of one or two of those bikes he's got there - it'll save him a world of confusion  ;)

There's more deserving than you out there, Nick!  :)

An' it ain't you!  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 02 February 2014, 04:49:30 pm
First time out in 2 months, finally got a Fazer fix! The bike was eager, the roads were dry (well, for the most part), and thoroughly enjoyed the first run of 2014. Hello 2014!  :)
Just a quick run down to H's, Dorchester, quite busy today.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 02 February 2014, 05:02:01 pm
We really ought to remind him that dressing gown and slippers is really not suitable riding attire too. Also, I think I'd only be doing my duty if I offered to relieve him of one or two of those bikes he's got there - it'll save him a world of confusion  ;)

There's more deserving than you out there, Nick!  :)

An' it ain't you!  :lol

Maybe, maybe not. Ivanised yellow thou, cough cough cough...  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 02 February 2014, 05:05:08 pm
washed it! was looking sorry for itself after commuting on it 2 days last week and not washing it afterwards. Ive now dragged it round into the garage (ahem.. glorified shed) in preparation for sorting the engine out and changing the chain and sprockets out next week.

I also want to take off the centre stand, and shotblast/repaint it as there is some surface rust starting on it :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Deefer666 on 02 February 2014, 05:14:17 pm
I thought about going out for a ride, does that count?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 02 February 2014, 05:15:30 pm
We really ought to remind him that dressing gown and slippers is really not suitable riding attire too. Also, I think I'd only be doing my duty if I offered to relieve him of one or two of those bikes he's got there - it'll save him a world of confusion  ;)

There's more deserving than you out there, Nick!  :)

An' it ain't you!  :lol

Maybe, maybe not. Ivanised yellow thou, cough cough cough...  ;)

Get it right - Ivanised yellow, black and white thou, with carbon effect speed blocks - faster than a ....er...well, a very fast thing!

(How did you know I've got a cough?  :\ )
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Jdalt on 02 February 2014, 06:35:29 pm
90 miles around North Wales this afternoon, got my bike covered in muck (which covers the scratches from dropping it the other day).


(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/923079_10203005709003314_1067771003_n.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Drax on 02 February 2014, 06:42:49 pm
Put mine in storage until April? :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 02 February 2014, 08:48:12 pm
Lead a Ride-out from Wickham Square to the Departure Lounge Cafe on the A339, then up almost to Basingstoke before turning off on the B3046, back down to the A272 and finishing at Loomies.

Fun apart from a sphincter-clenching moment on Spiers Lane when I thought I'd avoided a patch of gravel, but the rear wheel just twitched sideways for a moment!

Oh and the A272 was water-logged in places too :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Ian-man on 02 February 2014, 09:20:15 pm
Fitted a new battery and rode to a group photo of Northumbria Blood Bikes. We go live tomorrow.(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/03/y3adujen.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: chaz on 02 February 2014, 09:35:23 pm
Had a ride to Otley........Dunnies cafe it's closing down today, had a breakfast £3.30 and a mug of tea 30p.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 03 February 2014, 09:23:14 pm
Taxed it! Stuck in traffic in the car on the m6 and it was a balmy 6 degrees... cant wait til the morning
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 03 February 2014, 09:54:21 pm
Started the daunting task of removing the downpipes.

Managed to get 2 out of the 8 nuts off without shearing the studs.  :\

One of them snapped off flush with the block though. Guess i'll not be riding anymore before the weekend.

Not happy.

 :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 04 February 2014, 06:37:07 pm
this came today so will be fitting it the weekend :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fireblake on 04 February 2014, 08:38:09 pm
Rode it to work in the late afternoon sunshine but the ride home about 5 tomorrow morning will be totally different if the weather man is to believed
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 04 February 2014, 08:53:20 pm
Rode it to work in the late afternoon sunshine but the ride home about 5 tomorrow morning will be totally different if the weather man is to believed

Stay safe, Mickey!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gav on 04 February 2014, 09:01:05 pm
Started the daunting task of removing the downpipes.

Managed to get 2 out of the 8 nuts off without shearing the studs.  :\

One of them snapped off flush with the block though. Guess i'll not be riding anymore before the weekend.

Not happy.

 :'(

Oh b0ll0cks mate.   I have the same fear. I've got in a new set of studs n nuts to swap out but very reluctant to even look at the originals with fear of em shearing.   Let us know how you work a solution which I know you will.   Best of luck! a good nights sleep is a good thing when stumped with a problem like that,  there is always a way. Hopefully not engine out though.   But if it does mean that, oh well when it's fixed n engine back in,  happy days.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 06 February 2014, 09:38:21 pm
Went and picked up a Givi E45 Top Box that I won on eBay for £43! Its only 2 years old and is in immaculate condition - glad to have finally picked up a bargain... not so glad about the rain I travelled in when picking it up :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 06 February 2014, 11:14:34 pm
Same here collected an e450 simply £ 21 on ebay
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lez72 on 07 February 2014, 12:37:31 am
Drained the coolant and took the radiator off the Gen 1 as I plan on giving it a repaint. With that out of the way I gave the engine and manifold a good clean and polish and coated with ACF50. I've ordered a new set of spark plugs as they look easier to get at with the radiator removed. I then got carried away and took the tank off in prep for fitting a new air filter and whilst under there I cleaned all the wires/pipes and electrical connectors  8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 07 February 2014, 05:03:23 pm
fitted my mivv can.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 07 February 2014, 07:31:22 pm
fitted my monorack arms

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 07 February 2014, 08:18:22 pm
Looks super, Kitcrazy!  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 07 February 2014, 10:45:02 pm
Did a little tour of London!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymn1SM3j5Tg&feature=youtube_gdata_player (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymn1SM3j5Tg&feature=youtube_gdata_player)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fuzzy on 07 February 2014, 11:07:57 pm
Enjoyed the vid  :thumbup Lol'd at Clarkson & May - perhaps you'll appear on a future episode of Top Gear...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 07 February 2014, 11:45:04 pm
Actually had some sun and dry roads in Bristol today so decided to screw work and go out for a ride. A nice jaunt up the A420 to Chippenham, up to Malmesbury and back via Didmarton ^^
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Doddsie on 07 February 2014, 11:56:56 pm
Nose[edit (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Admiralty_Arch&action=edit&section=3)]
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Title: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 08 February 2014, 01:51:54 am
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Title: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 08 February 2014, 02:03:47 am
Booked my thou in for a new front tyre...sat @ 10:30 :-)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 08 February 2014, 10:42:43 am
Got it MOT'ed, passed, which meant i rode it for the first time for about 3 months which resulted in  :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bri h on 08 February 2014, 01:34:54 pm
Just got it back from the workshop. Major service, oil break fluid coolant changed, new air and oil filters and valves checked new d.i.d. Chain and spocket. Runs like a dream. It was gleaming when i left. Eight miles to get home and its caked in poop. All in all five hundred quid well spent. Its a shame there are so many foot deep puddles across the roads. Im still a happy bunny.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bri h on 08 February 2014, 01:40:02 pm
Oh yeah and an mot for good measure.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Doddsie on 09 February 2014, 12:54:35 am
?




Was replying to a question in `apage16`s video.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 09 February 2014, 02:22:38 pm
Replaced rusted ginger brake caliper bolts for new titanium bolts.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 09 February 2014, 03:20:16 pm
pushed it down 2 sets of stairs to get it into the garage so I can start changing over the chain and sprockets.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: spencer_foxwell on 09 February 2014, 05:15:25 pm
Did a little tour of London!

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymn1SM3j5Tg&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymn1SM3j5Tg&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/url])


Good video mate I enjoyed it  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Mark YPVS on 09 February 2014, 05:19:13 pm
Fixed the indicator switch
Lubed all cables
lubed chain
Mark :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 09 February 2014, 06:10:18 pm
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/10/8aty4asy.jpg)

Isn't this what it's really all about ?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 09 February 2014, 07:23:09 pm
smacked it's bottom :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 09 February 2014, 09:38:16 pm
Went for a small ride. West coast to East cost and back again. No biggy.

*collapses*
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 09 February 2014, 09:49:13 pm
Spent all day on my knees drilling, tapping, shattering taps, re-drilling, re-tapping and then putting in new stainless studding.

All so that, once the paint's dried, the freshly welded downpipes can finally go back on!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Red Ceri on 09 February 2014, 10:09:16 pm
Spent all day being chased around Essex by 10 loonies on day release from a mental institute called FOC-U
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 09 February 2014, 10:23:38 pm
Spent all day being chased around Essex by 10 loonies on day release from a mental institute called FOC-U

And one nutcase who was still locked in his cage!!  :lol :lol
Title: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 09 February 2014, 10:39:12 pm
And captain birdseye

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/10/tubutate.jpg)

Do u have a fishy finger?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 10 February 2014, 10:31:20 am
Went for a 45min blast got cold so came home now i feel like sh1t.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lez72 on 11 February 2014, 03:36:43 pm
Fitted my freshly painted radiator to the Gen 1 and replaced the coolant. Fitted a new set of spark plugs and a new petrol filter.

Anyone who says the spark plugs are easy to change using the tool provided in the Yamaha tool kit is telling fibs and I had the radiator removed at the time which gave me even more access  :'(

Just waiting for my new air filter to arrive from 'Fowlers' and I can put it all back together again. Lovely.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 11 February 2014, 03:45:02 pm
Removal of the AIS seems to be the way forward when dealing with the spark plugs on the gen1

I haven't had to do the job yet, but the AIS has been removed on mine ^^
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazer390 on 11 February 2014, 04:04:55 pm
Found an original Street Fighter screen on Ebay and fitted it to my gen1 thou... It looks the dogs  8)
 
 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lez72 on 11 February 2014, 04:19:52 pm
Removal of the AIS seems to be the way forward when dealing with the spark plugs on the gen1

I haven't had to do the job yet, but the AIS has been removed on mine ^^

Yes I'd agree deadeye. Removal of the AIS would make the job so much easier but I like a standard looking bike with all the bits in the right places with maybe just a few tasteful extras. I just don't see how the plugs can be removed with everything in place ? How do they remove them if you take the bike for a service ? Do they really have to strip everything out of the way to get to them. Unless you have hands the size of a 1 year olds I just don't see how its possible. The only reason I replaced mine was because I had the radiator off for a repaint, otherwise I would have left them well enough alone. I can't understand why access to a standard 'service' part is so awkward  :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazer390 on 11 February 2014, 04:41:53 pm
I replaced my plugs the other week (AIS fitted!). The easiest way I found to remove them is by using the plug removal tool from the bike's tool kit under the seat...
 
 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 11 February 2014, 06:58:52 pm
brushed the snow off it  :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 11 February 2014, 07:35:30 pm
I Have replaced mine with and without the AIS and it is a foccer of a job with the AIS present , I removed the tank , you could prop it up and used the tool provided with the tool kit .
Removal of the AIS seems to be the way forward when dealing with the spark plugs on the gen1

I haven't had to do the job yet, but the AIS has been removed on mine ^^

Yes I'd agree deadeye. Removal of the AIS would make the job so much easier but I like a standard looking bike with all the bits in the right places with maybe just a few tasteful extras. I just don't see how the plugs can be removed with everything in place ? How do they remove them if you take the bike for a service ? Do they really have to strip everything out of the way to get to them. Unless you have hands the size of a 1 year olds I just don't see how its possible. The only reason I replaced mine was because I had the radiator off for a repaint, otherwise I would have left them well enough alone. I can't understand why access to a standard 'service' part is so awkward  :\
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Post by: Lez72 on 14 February 2014, 08:50:42 am
Fitted the new air filter to the Gen1 and put it all back together. This took about an hour due to dropping a bolt for the tank mounting bracket on the garage floor which took about 50 minutes to find  :'(

I'm going to paint my garage floor white because at the minute it seems whatever I drop, blends in and takes ages to locate.
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Post by: lew600fazer on 14 February 2014, 08:54:02 am
Cannot wait to get my hands on this bad boy. As some may know I have bought Neils FZ1, Neil has fitted these top box plate and brackets for me this week. Better service than one would get from a Yamaha dealer thanks Neil.. As I live out in Spain and the FZ1 is in Scotland me being a tight arse would not fork out the transport costs to here £350 to £600 quotes I was getting. Fly over in April collect the bike then get the chance to piss off the Kawasaki Z1000SX owners forum Spring ride out (which I am organising as a previous owner) Then it will be the long haul back to Moraira Costa Blanca Spain.
Have boughty myself a gel pad as the old bones are not what they used to be and I think I will find the seat on an FZ1 not as comfortable as my FZ6.
Anyone heading down this way about 28th/29th April want to team up.
Lew
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Post by: richfzs on 14 February 2014, 08:56:26 am
Fitted a new battery and rode to a group photo of Northumbria Blood Bikes. We go live tomorrow.([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/03/y3adujen.jpg[/url])


Hey, I'm in this picture :-)

I'm the good looking one :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Ian-man on 14 February 2014, 09:03:56 am
I only know one Richard in there, long hair, dodgy sunglasses. Is that you by any chance.
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Post by: richfzs on 14 February 2014, 09:40:20 am
Aye!
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Post by: noggythenog on 14 February 2014, 09:41:48 am
Cannot wait to get my hands on this bad boy. As some may know I have bought Neils FZ1, Neil has fitted these top box plate and brackets for me this week. Better service than one would get from a Yamaha dealer thanks Neil.. As I live out in Spain and the FZ1 is in Scotland me being a tight arse would not fork out the transport costs to here £350 to £600 quotes I was getting. Fly over in April collect the bike then get the chance to piss off the Kawasaki Z1000SX owners forum Spring ride out (which I am organising as a previous owner) Then it will be the long haul back to Moraira Costa Blanca Spain.
Have boughty myself a gel pad as the old bones are not what they used to be and I think I will find the seat on an FZ1 not as comfortable as my FZ6.
Anyone heading down this way about 28th/29th April want to team up.
Lew


Lew this is the only love story i want to be hearing today.....1 mans love of his new bike  :)




Excellent story for you & the bike & look forward to hearing how it compares to the old 6 and the Kwak. 8)
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Post by: Ian-man on 14 February 2014, 10:11:27 pm
Aye!

It's a small world, lol.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 15 February 2014, 10:13:11 am
Charged the battery overnight - stared it and it ran fine


fitted the Kappa rack and changed the rad cover




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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 15 February 2014, 09:17:38 pm
Completed a picture challenge on another forum - what a beautiful night for a ride! Mild, still, and dry roads, hardly any traffic. Alas, was too tired to do any more, but think I will be out tomorrow.
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Post by: lew600fazer on 16 February 2014, 01:01:04 pm
Went out this morning with a group I ride with around the mountain roads see earlier post Photos. Anyway we were a group of 4,  Hornet 900, CBR 600, a Valkyrie and me on the FZ6 S2. You may laugh about the Valk but trust me Colin can ride this thing and the torque on it is something else, good fun all morning only to be spolit by a load of arseholes on sports bikes.
Anyway they blasted past us 9 of them then an hour later (we had stopped for Coffee)we came across the same group only this time there were down to a group of 6. Three had plastered there pride and joys all over the Spanish countryside, 1 bike was like 100mtrs down the hillside, 1 was wedged under the Armco barrier 1 was under the front end of a car. THe police and ambulances were in attendance so we did not stop, who was the gulity party, did not see what happened but my money is the bikers as they went past us like a bunch of idiots, riding like that on these roads is just plain stupid. Hopefully the three riders were not to badly hurt but I reckon the guy on the bike halfway down the mountain must have been pretty well fucked as it is all rocks and scrub and pinetrees. As we carried on the air ambulance was heading that direction.
Only time I have seen bikers down on these roads it has been sports bikes.
Was a great morning out, but sadly spoilt by idiots, as said hope they are not to badly injured but for sure there bikes were well fucked.
Lew
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Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 16 February 2014, 02:23:50 pm
Replaced my ginger disc bolts for new stainless steel bolts.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 16 February 2014, 02:32:27 pm
Cleaned up and re-lubed the chain and then cleaned the bike... then went to for a ride and made it dirty again :(
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Post by: Mattsplat on 16 February 2014, 03:03:01 pm
Removed the Hyperpro springs from my forks ready for them to be posted to their new owner.
Still have to set the R1 front end up, that can wait for better weather.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 16 February 2014, 04:11:55 pm
As it was a warm sunny day , and I haven't cleaned it since last October , decided to give it a good clean , it looks gert lush .
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Post by: brooker81 on 16 February 2014, 04:44:17 pm
Was gonna clean it went for a blast instead. Nice day out played with a gixxer for a bit.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 16 February 2014, 05:32:42 pm
Nice run out at last! H's for tea and bacon butties to kick off, then to Newbury to pick up the A4. Gave it loads of welly, many, MANY kittens were killed!  :evil
Out to Chippenham for a coffee, on to Bath, then north to Ross-on-Wye. Continued north, then to Gloucester, finally finding a way back over the Severn and home on the A40. God, I needed that!

2 thous at H's, not Foccers - in fact, when asked if they were, they said "no, we actually get out and ride ours"!! Cheeky sods, how do they think I got there?!

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Post by: mr self destruct on 16 February 2014, 05:34:11 pm
Today I booked it in for a session with my local All Year Biker bloke, getting it ACF'd next Saturday.  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 16 February 2014, 05:36:53 pm
Nice one Nick, glad you got rid some cobwebs




Those guys are probably closet foccers though eh and i bet it's a different story if they have any issues with their bikes.
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Post by: Grahamm on 16 February 2014, 06:31:54 pm
Got a free bike wash (see my thread about this!)
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Post by: Loz on 16 February 2014, 06:41:09 pm
Made absolutely sure my exup works efficiently  :lol  really nice ride down to west bay, it was packed  :rolleyes  did still come across a lot of water but the ride in the sun made washing it not so bad  :D
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Post by: HarryHornby on 16 February 2014, 06:59:45 pm
I rode it home from Exeter to Kent....YAY I'm back on two wheels!!!  :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
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Post by: midden on 16 February 2014, 07:03:49 pm
Had to bump start it :'(
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Post by: Earache on 16 February 2014, 07:20:26 pm
did a 450 kilometers day trip on it  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 16 February 2014, 07:27:43 pm
Rode it a little - filled it up and then broke it :(

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Post by: midden on 16 February 2014, 07:38:57 pm
did a 450 kilometers day trip on it  :)
Is that all lol ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 16 February 2014, 07:51:22 pm
Rode it a little - filled it up and then broke it :(

Damnit, I knew I'd forgotten to do something on my way back today... need more fuel :(

... hope your bike is ok...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 17 February 2014, 08:44:47 am
I was going to out but spotted the gritters so that put me right off......so I decided to wash, polish and autosol again......I wish the spring would hurry the foc up.
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Post by: ChristoT on 17 February 2014, 10:17:54 am
Bought it!

Yes, Foccers, I now have another box eye 600! :D
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Post by: mickvp on 17 February 2014, 10:27:30 am
Bought it!

Yes, Foccers, I now have another box eye 600! :D

Do tell.

:useless
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 17 February 2014, 11:02:48 am
Considering your budget... I assume it won't be on the road for a fair while :P
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Post by: rustyrider on 17 February 2014, 11:05:29 am
Christo, a pic of it in the back of your 106 is called for here I think......

I will add that it was put there deliberately, he didn't ride into it.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Andy FZS on 17 February 2014, 01:08:31 pm
I believe christo is experienced at putting boxeye 600s into cars .lol.;)
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Post by: ChristoT on 17 February 2014, 01:35:19 pm
I believe christo is experienced at putting boxeye 600s into cars .lol. ;)

Cheeky bastard!!  :lol :lol

[Limit reached][Limit reached]
And I drove like a complete granny from St Ives up to Rusty Rider (Yaxley). I hit a head spinning 50mph on the A1!!

The worst part was that I could only move the seat half back - so had me knees alteranting between being wrapped round the wheel, and wrapped round my ears!! To boot, the box I put the engine in was too big for the seat - I had to cave in a corner to change gear into 1st!! But I got it up safely, and look forward to stripping & fixing the engine this week.  :)
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Post by: noggythenog on 17 February 2014, 03:54:10 pm
I really dont know what to say :pokefun :stop
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Post by: Dead Eye on 17 February 2014, 03:56:59 pm
I just... uh... yeah. What noggy said...

What exactly is wrong with this one? There seems to be a lot of missing fairing :P
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Post by: bigbluebear on 17 February 2014, 04:04:22 pm
The exhaust looks shiny though
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Post by: noggythenog on 17 February 2014, 04:17:18 pm
One thing in its favour.....it is silver! 8)
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Post by: ChristoT on 17 February 2014, 05:16:49 pm
There is a fairing in there, buried under stuff!

Compression is low in cylinders 2 & 3 , but the bores are OK. New piston rings called for, methinks!

Yep, stainless system, and a Venom (I think?) can - soon to be flogged!!  :lol
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Post by: rustyrider on 17 February 2014, 05:35:54 pm
and it's now spread over a large part of Cambridgeshire.  The rolling chassis, minus fairing and all mechanical bits is keeping my Rotavator and two motor mowers company in my shed while the rest was last seen in cardboard boxes in Christo's car.  When he first arrived the engine, minus head and barrels, was sitting on the front passenger seat but got moved into the back.  Good job he doesn't smoke though, he drove off with a half full petrol tank on the front passenger seat.......
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Post by: bigsteve on 17 February 2014, 05:55:08 pm
well christo I think you got a bargin  ;)   have fun with the rebuild
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Post by: Dead Eye on 17 February 2014, 06:11:37 pm
How much did you actually pay for it? Link to the original listing?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 17 February 2014, 06:32:24 pm
Or maybe I do smoke, and It's a larger area than you thought!!! :eek :lol

It is, BBB. I paid £250 for the whole thing. With luck, the engine only needs new piston rings, but as It's in bits anyway, I'll give it a thorough service.

EDIT: Sorry Bigsteve, the second line was to you not BBB. My senility's getting as bad as Red98's!  :b :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Andy FZS on 17 February 2014, 07:55:35 pm
Should we start a caption competition for the best description of christo's car / bike combo? I  must admit I didn't think you would get a 600 in the Peugeot but once again I'm proved wrong. Ah well I look forward to seeing the photos as the rebuild goes. Good luck.
Andy
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: rustyrider on 17 February 2014, 08:17:20 pm
I  must admit I didn't think you would get a 600 in the Peugeot
Neither did I when he told me that's how he was planning on bringing it over.  I half expected to see at least half of it sticking out the back and the front wheels of the car only just on the road......
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 17 February 2014, 08:22:15 pm
I  must admit I didn't think you would get a 600 in the Peugeot
Neither did I when he told me that's how he was planning on bringing it over.  I half expected to see at least half of it sticking out the back and the front wheels of the car only just on the road......

After seeing how far the rear wheels had disappeared in the arches - you weren't far off!! :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 17 February 2014, 08:36:21 pm
is this decline christo's fault?


(http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?action-media;sa=media;in=1672)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 17 February 2014, 08:49:29 pm
is this decline christo's fault?


([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?action-media;sa=media;in=1672[/url])


No............  :look
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 17 February 2014, 09:36:37 pm
Back on topic :rolleyes...........

broke an exhaust stud and took loose wheels to have new tyres fitted.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 17 February 2014, 09:55:33 pm
Made a meme about Christo.


Focced it up!!! :\ .....too large...it should say too large.....aw foc it! :rolleyes




Andy FZS made me do it. :evil 




Red....Christo will do anything to get on this thread...perhaps an ammendment to...." What did you do with your running fazer" is in order. :lol



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Post by: ChristoT on 17 February 2014, 09:56:44 pm
Made a meme about Christo.




Andy FZS made me do it. :evil

Oh no...

Please share!  :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 18 February 2014, 06:41:31 am
back on topic again  :rolleyes :rolleyes :rolleyes




gunked the front of my thou engine .....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 18 February 2014, 08:13:08 am
There is a fairing in there, buried under stuff!

Compression is low in cylinders 2 & 3 , but the bores are OK. New piston rings called for, methinks!

Yep, stainless system, and a Venom (I think?) can - soon to be flogged!!  :lol

Maybe valves  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Andy FZS on 18 February 2014, 07:48:12 pm
 :)Got my new (Cheers Luke :D) thou delivered and tucked it up in the garage until the weekend... :)

Andy
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 18 February 2014, 09:09:42 pm
Got my new tyres for the mighty thou........
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Post by: ChristoT on 18 February 2014, 09:20:34 pm
Got my new tyres for the mighty thou........

Bridgestones?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 18 February 2014, 09:23:37 pm
PR2 's
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 18 February 2014, 09:39:30 pm
Got my new tyres for the mighty thou........

Bridgestones?

 :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 18 February 2014, 09:45:42 pm
Got my new tyres for the mighty thou........

Bridgestones?

 :lol :lol :lol

Hey I only recognize the superior PR3s!  :lol

My bad, sorry Red. Hey - anyone tried out the new PR4s yet?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lez72 on 19 February 2014, 12:53:36 am
:)Got my new (Cheers Luke :D) thou delivered and tucked it up in the garage until the weekend... :)

Andy

Sweet. And obviously in the fastest, meanest colour too  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lez72 on 19 February 2014, 12:55:20 am
Got my new tyres for the mighty thou........

Is it just me or is there something deeply evocative about new tyres  :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 19 February 2014, 06:51:34 am
no....its not just you lez  :rolleyes .......shame to fit them in some ways  :lol ......is that two new tyres or a summer of fun ?  ;) 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: codgie on 19 February 2014, 08:29:23 pm
:)Got my new (Cheers Luke :D ) thou delivered and tucked it up in the garage until the weekend... :)

Andy


i gotta say
I DO LIKE IT


AND ITS IN THE FASTER BLACK COLOUR TOO

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 19 February 2014, 08:49:20 pm
Rode it again. This is getting to be a habit   :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 20 February 2014, 08:52:29 pm
My new K&N air filter arrived from Wemoto today , hopefully I will have time to fit it on Sunday .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Don71uk on 21 February 2014, 01:34:31 pm
Checked the bike over for it's MOT. Cleaned brakes and fitted new pads in the front.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 21 February 2014, 06:07:02 pm
Re-fitted the chain oiler from on top of the chain near the front sprocket, to the rear sprocket using a bit of stealthy pipework.

I then went for the first ride of the year on her, a quick blast on the twisties, and over to Raceways where I took an MT09 for a lengthy spin (again). Love the MT as a bit of fun, but I think the FZ is more for me, and keep the Thundercat for the commute.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Andy FZS on 21 February 2014, 06:30:21 pm
Why did you reroute the oiler?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Davebo on 21 February 2014, 08:12:15 pm
The mighty Thou is going in for a Service + MOT next week so took it up to the dealers for a quick once over.

Managed a sunny ride in between a hailstorm and a downpour. Yay!  8)

Clearly my skills need some work. Looked like an elephant seal on dry land when slow manouvering.  :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 21 February 2014, 08:30:39 pm
Why did you reroute the oiler?
It was getting a bit too much buildup in the sprocket casing, and the inside of the chain was looking quite dry. Just thought is try it elsewhere and see if it made a difference.
I had it above the front sprocket on my R1 for 6 years though and it was perfect!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Andy FZS on 21 February 2014, 08:32:34 pm
Ok cheers. Let me know if you think it's an improvement.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 21 February 2014, 11:37:53 pm
ACF50 ready for my March ride to the flood lands  :lol

Also fitted bar risers (not pictured).

(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s85/adthebad/Kosmics%20bikes/2014-02-21205330_zpsa3a8a8d4.jpg) (http://s150.photobucket.com/user/adthebad/media/Kosmics%20bikes/2014-02-21205330_zpsa3a8a8d4.jpg.html)

(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s85/adthebad/Kosmics%20bikes/2014-02-21205233_zpsa4b51fb1.jpg) (http://s150.photobucket.com/user/adthebad/media/Kosmics%20bikes/2014-02-21205233_zpsa4b51fb1.jpg.html)

(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s85/adthebad/Kosmics%20bikes/2014-02-21205143_zps2093b896.jpg) (http://s150.photobucket.com/user/adthebad/media/Kosmics%20bikes/2014-02-21205143_zps2093b896.jpg.html)

And yeah I know the pictures are shit.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Andy FZS on 22 February 2014, 12:08:37 am
The subject looks ok though
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 22 February 2014, 12:42:07 pm
Passed MOT...... :DP
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fireblake on 22 February 2014, 01:08:55 pm
Oiled my chain. As i do after every ride lately. I'm off for a few days so hopefully i might actually clean it. Maybe!


Mickey
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: J_Dub on 22 February 2014, 02:22:05 pm
Fitted K&N filter, and lubed the chain  :D .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: madmac on 22 February 2014, 02:38:03 pm
took my daughter out on her first motorbike ride
shes a natural great ride out 30 miles
first ride on my fazer since i changed the plugs balanced the carbs
carbs still shitty though didnt want to take em apart but thunk ive gona have to
tickover hunting a bit sort of 1-2.5 up and down etc
smelled a little fuely but checked and nothing leaking so it must be what might have dribbled when i took the tank off
i did clean the engine off afterwards ?


nice day out there       :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 22 February 2014, 03:39:30 pm
How old is she, I started taking my own kids out for long runs once they could reach the foot pegs.
The biggest problem I had was with my youngest When I took him out, he kept trying to stand up to see what speed I was doing  :D
They were great pillion riders and I would nearly forget they were behind me  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: HarryHornby on 22 February 2014, 03:45:17 pm
Fixed the main beam flash trigger, oiled the chain, stuck my grips on the handlebars and then rode to Canterbury for a rehearsal in the Cathedral.  LOVE being back on two wheels!  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: madmac on 22 February 2014, 04:05:36 pm
How old is she, I started taking my own kids out for long runs once they could reach the foot pegs.
The biggest problem I had was with my youngest When I took him out, he kept trying to stand up to see what speed I was doing  :D
They were great pillion riders and I would nearly forget they were behind me  :D


shes 11  with the fazer ive got the top box fitted which is safer
 so she was very keen and has been for a while so off we went np probs even got her a bikers breakie
its good just wanna make the fazer a bit better on the running


ive got the cbf1000 but will wait a bit before i take her on that one

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 22 February 2014, 04:55:51 pm
Got it treated with ACF50 by the All Year Biker rep in Hinckley. Top job, the bike's never looked so clean!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/jonnyspatter/Bike/IMG_1106_zpseb6f0013.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/jonnyspatter/Bike/IMG_1109_zps215d0cdc.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/jonnyspatter/Bike/IMG_1112_zpscff47e7f.jpg)

Should need nothing more than a bit of water after a ride to stay protected now.

Only slight downside was that he said my Scottoiler was coating everything except the chain.  :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 22 February 2014, 05:25:45 pm



Shit i can't see fo all the glare from the shineyniscity!!!!! :sun






Proper gleaming




I bet he doesn't come to south wales  :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 22 February 2014, 07:19:35 pm
Yeah, I found out I've actually got an engine number!  :lol

And I'm afraid the nearest guy to south Wales is in Worcester, but it's well worth a trip.  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Red Ceri on 22 February 2014, 07:40:59 pm
Finally got around to cleaning it after the last LoFo ride, all sparkly again ready for next weeks LoFo/middle earth ride.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 23 February 2014, 01:09:40 pm
Went for a quick blast down to Westerham to trial new sat nav mount, bar risers for comfort, and new 'in helmet' speaker system.

Boy! those roads are pretty slick out of town. I could really feel the bike squirming for grip under my arse. Couldn't seem to generate any heat into my tyres, which is unusual for me.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 23 February 2014, 01:17:19 pm
Took it out for its last winter ride  , only done about 350 miles since HTB ,  headed east towards Tetbury , roads were mainly dry , got very windy so headed home , getting blown about all over the place on the M4.  Should have gone out yesterday , but always seem to be working when the sun is shining .
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Post by: Mattsplat on 23 February 2014, 01:29:58 pm
15°c forecast for tomorrow, gonna blow the cobwebs out...
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Post by: esetest on 23 February 2014, 03:15:08 pm
Just replaced the air filter with K&N  .
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Post by: red98 on 23 February 2014, 04:29:30 pm
30 mile potter scrubbing in my new tyres  :D
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Post by: Grahamm on 23 February 2014, 06:18:17 pm
Lead a Ride-out for 10 members of the Solent Advanced Group from Wickham Square, up the A32, down Steep Hill, then along the A272 to Cowdray Farm Cafe at Midhurst.

Back down the A286, along the B2141 (only a little bit flooded!), then to Loomies along the A272

Good Ride :)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 23 February 2014, 06:38:28 pm
Did a run down to Salisbury today. Had been watching the rain all morning, blustery winds, thinking, yeah, but I need to RIDE!  :lol

So got going. Rain stopped, was still pretty windy though, and had to watch on some corners where the wind tried to snatch the wheels out from under me. But that A338 has some pretty good stretches where fun was had. Hit another flood with associated bow wave, stopped to take a pic for photo challenge on another forum (your bike with both wheels in 2+ inches of standing water) - how no one beat me to it I'll never know. 2 more similar floods were traffic light controlled, and took these at a more sensible pace.

Got to Salisbury where the guy controlling the parking at the cathedral tipped me off to a MAG organised do in the market place on 13th April (Sunday) - will be custom and show bikes, food stalls etc. Sounds like a good day out so might go. He also watched over the bike while I had a stroll around - good man  :thumbup

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Post by: slimwilly on 23 February 2014, 06:45:43 pm
Hell that was deep, its washed the numbers off your plate
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 23 February 2014, 06:48:17 pm
Hell that was deep, its washed the numbers off your plate

 :lol

And proved that Oxford boots are shite   :\
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Post by: slimwilly on 23 February 2014, 06:54:49 pm
I was looking forward to getting out with you again,,,,buttttt, now i have second thoughts,
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 23 February 2014, 07:01:39 pm
I thought about heading west, but forecast said that was where the rain would be, so I went south instead  8)
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Post by: RobG UK on 23 February 2014, 07:31:47 pm
put new chain and sprockets on.  Boots next cos Avon on the front and Dunlop on the back (although they haven't let me down yet) just preys on my mind a bit
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Post by: NorthWestern on 24 February 2014, 04:34:00 pm
Checked oil ready to go to work on, decided the rain was way too heavy to bother with seeing as google was saying the M6 was traffic free....


Stuck in the traffic in the car on M6 15 mins later.....  Contemplated turning round to go get the bike but Northbound was chock too.


Blue Sky all day.....
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Post by: esetest on 24 February 2014, 05:36:42 pm
Topped up the coolant  with pro cool .
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Post by: dazza on 24 February 2014, 06:33:13 pm
Went for a little birthday blast in the glorious sunshine, got the feeling spring is on the way.
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Post by: red98 on 24 February 2014, 06:37:15 pm
Nice one DAZZA........happy birthday foccer  ;)
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Post by: dazza on 24 February 2014, 06:45:40 pm
Cheers Red.  :thumbup
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Post by: noggythenog on 24 February 2014, 06:51:00 pm
Ye nice one Dazza, & happy birthday. :woot




Where was that little cargo ship then, Humber?
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Post by: red98 on 24 February 2014, 06:53:42 pm
Big one next year  :D    your catching up with me   :lol
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Post by: dazza on 24 February 2014, 07:02:54 pm
Thanks Noggy  :thumbup
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Post by: ChristoT on 24 February 2014, 07:19:25 pm
Another foccer we can mock for advancing years!!  :lol :lol

Hope you had a good 'un, Dazza!  :D
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Post by: Andy FZS on 24 February 2014, 07:46:26 pm
Don't listen to them dazza 49 is the perfect age to be; )
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Post by: pilgo on 25 February 2014, 05:43:33 pm
finaly got out for my first little bimble since late november last year,put the battery back on the bike in glorious sunshine,started her up and left her to warm up while i went to get kitted up,looked out the window at bloody hail stones and a sudden gale blowing  :(
 
let the rogue shower pass,and went out anyway,had a great 90 minute ride around my 'got no where to head' route plus a extra fast blat along the A303 to see what the fazer has got to offer (bearing in mind ive only pottered around a few times since getting her last october),she's no thunderace ( God i miss the torque of my old Ace) but she goes when the need is there.
 
got home,washed the muck off her and lubed the chain,noticed the exhaust id put on was a bit loose,so re-fitted that. text my friend that id been out on the bike,while she's stuck at work and her R6 is still tucked up in her garage,she was'nt best pleased!!  :lol
 
all in all,a great way to spend a few spare hours on a day off- roll on spring!  8)
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Post by: kitcrazy on 26 February 2014, 08:58:04 am
Day off today and the sun is out :) dont know where im going?but im going :D
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Post by: fazed on 26 February 2014, 12:27:47 pm
Put on a set of Kappa panniers with motohaus frame carriers.  Seems like I broke all my fingers doing it!  Had to relocate rear indicators, re hang number plate replace grab rails fix brackets on to pasenger footrests and then mount the frames to carry the panniers.  Instructions with the goods were1 fuzzy exploded badly drawn diagram and a list of bolt types.  Took me hours but seems worth it....... roll on the hols...
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Post by: brooker81 on 26 February 2014, 03:23:09 pm
Went to work on it today 1st time this year. thought about fitting Gillies Rearsets sacked it off went for a jaunt on the way home instead.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 26 February 2014, 08:33:39 pm
Went for a little birthday blast in the glorious sunshine, got the feeling spring is on the way.

Missed that one! A belated Happy Birthday from me too dazza!


Another foccer we can mock for advancing years!!  :lol :lol

Hope you had a good 'un, Dazza!  :D

Ain't no one here getting any younger, but hopefully, some are getting wiser!  ;) :lol


Went to Cirencester first thing to get oil & filter changed. While he was at it, he cleaned and lubed the chain and all pivots (stands, footpegs etc). Charged for oil and filter and 20 mins labour. Good man, when you can't do these things yourself it's nice to find someone like that  :)

Then rode to Sharpness to get photie for the pic challenge. All done by 10:30. Looked at the map and thought, well, only a couple of junctions down the M5 for the Severn Bridge - first Wales run of the year? DO IT!

Enjoyable ride from Chepstow up the Wye Valley to Monmouth. Some rain, some sun, some wet roads, some dry ones. That pretty much set the tone for the day. Stopped at Tintern Abbey for a few snaps, then on to Oasis Café at Abergavenny. Brief break and then on to West End Café at Llandovery. Sausage , egg, chips and beans (and, Slimwilly and Noggy, oooooh yes it was a BIG pile of chips nom nom  :lol ).

Then zapped up the 483, Builth Wells, Landrindod Wells, Crossgates. Home on the A44 via Leominster, Worcester &c. Approx 350 miles all in.

Tired, achey, but  :) :) :) :)

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Post by: noggythenog on 26 February 2014, 08:43:28 pm
Nice one Nick :thumbup .....most interested in that breakfast...makes for tantalising reading.....foc i need to get the noggyfighter out the shed & do a few solo bimbles to get back into it....i got another couple of weeks of work & then it's oil change & hope that the weather has cleared up a bit,


might nip to diddlydee for some of those cheap thermals since i dont have winter gear & then do some exploring as it is shameful that you've seen more of wakes than me :o ,

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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 26 February 2014, 09:00:14 pm
Nice one Nick :thumbup .....most interested in that breakfast...makes for tantalising reading.....foc i need to get the noggyfighter out the shed & do a few solo bimbles to get back into it....i got another couple of weeks of work & then it's oil change & hope that the weather has cleared up a bit,


might nip to diddlydee for some of those cheap thermals since i dont have winter gear & then do some exploring as it is shameful that you've seen more of Wales than me :o ,

Yep, walked across it, biked all over it, and eaten big breakfasts from top to bottom of it!

I met a fella once on a barren Welsh hillside in the middle of nowhere. It was like Monty Python. Saw him at first in the distance. He got closer. And closer. He's headed straight for me, I thought. Closer he comes. And closer. He made a beeline straight to me.

"Hi. Did you know there are more sheep in Wales than people, boyo?"

"Then how come Welsh lamb is so foccin expensive mate?"

"Ah, see, you got a point there. Bye now". And off he goes again.

Well, it was a while ago, but that's pretty damn close to what happened. Weird in Wales  :lol
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Post by: MarkWales on 26 February 2014, 09:55:03 pm
I have been told to skip the westend and give owl nest tea rooms a try

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Post by: noggythenog on 26 February 2014, 10:05:37 pm
I have been told to skip the westend and give owl nest tea rooms a try


I've heard that, across the road & down the lane a bit, cant be as much room for bikes though surely, never been down there.


Last time i went to llandovery it was thick fog all the way from Haverfordwest...then it cleared just going into llandovery like some kind of biking holy signal that all was well. :)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 26 February 2014, 10:15:44 pm
Point about the West End is that it's the focus for Llandovery's (and much of mid Wales' ) bike scene. Never seen the bike lot go anywhere else there, apart from the camp site. All the other tea rooms and cafes seem a bit dead by comparison. And yes, plenty of parking at the W. E. Good regular crowd there most decent evenings who'll chat and make you welcome too. Got chatting to a coupla guys today - it's all just really friendly.
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Post by: slimwilly on 27 February 2014, 06:35:54 am
Did they ask for directions back to England ? :lol
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Post by: MarkWales on 27 February 2014, 12:20:23 pm
Nick I am not sure if you use facebook - if you do have a search for https://www.facebook.com/owlsnesttearoomdiner?fref=tsand (https://www.facebook.com/owlsnesttearoomdiner?fref=tsand) you can see the number of bikers they have their. Not sure what the shift is due to but a few mates have made the change.


PS I have not been there yet

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Post by: Mattsplat on 27 February 2014, 01:07:33 pm
After my ride the other day when the big yellow thing in the sky made an appearance, I realised I needed a dark visor for my Shoei. Trying to fit my sunglasses with my lid on was just too painful but paying €80 for a new OEM dark visor would be even more painful!

A quick ebay search revealed cheap Chinese knock off's can be had for a fraction of the cost, just without the pinlock  :)
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Post by: ukdiceman on 27 February 2014, 01:15:34 pm
After my ride the other day when the big yellow thing in the sky made an appearance, I realised I needed a dark visor for my Shoei. Trying to fit my sunglasses with my lid on was just too painful but paying €80 for a new OEM dark visor would be even more painful!

A quick ebay search revealed cheap Chinese knock off's can be had for a fraction of the cost, just without the pinlock  :)

I thought all Shoei's had glasses grooves! My old one certainly did.
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Post by: Mattsplat on 27 February 2014, 01:19:59 pm
After my ride the other day when the big yellow thing in the sky made an appearance, I realised I needed a dark visor for my Shoei. Trying to fit my sunglasses with my lid on was just too painful but paying €80 for a new OEM dark visor would be even more painful!

A quick ebay search revealed cheap Chinese knock off's can be had for a fraction of the cost, just without the pinlock  :)

I thought all Shoei's had glasses grooves! My old one certainly did.

My XR1100 doesn't  :(
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Post by: Davebo on 27 February 2014, 07:34:31 pm
Got a right royal servicing (£281!!) and my exup cable is busted.

Still new MOT. Just need to tax the beggar now.
 :'(
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Post by: noggythenog on 27 February 2014, 07:40:33 pm
Got a right royal servicing (£281!!) and my exup cable is busted.

Still new MOT. Just need to tax the beggar now.
 :'(

You should join the Pun game with words like that  :)
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Post by: esetest on 27 February 2014, 07:46:27 pm
Taxed it .
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Post by: esetest on 28 February 2014, 04:20:42 pm
Took the battery back off , spring seems to be on hold .
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Post by: Nick Hood on 28 February 2014, 05:25:51 pm
JZS thats a really nice looking 600.


Nick
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Post by: MarkWales on 28 February 2014, 08:09:26 pm
I also removed my battery - need the weather to improve soon

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Post by: Frosties on 28 February 2014, 11:52:23 pm
Rode it to and from work in the pissin rain (98 miles) :lol
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Post by: Dead Eye on 01 March 2014, 02:35:47 pm
Removed the Beowulf exhaust on my 600 and polished it up then remove the Fuel can on the thou and attempted to fit the Beowulf... only to find that the link pipe is about 4-5mm larger for the Fuel system so it won't fit... in fact, the link pipe has the exact same internal and external diameter as the connection on the Beowulf :(

Going to have to either find a connecting piece of metal, or buy a new link pipe :\

But still, refitted the Fuel can and went for a spin around the South of Bristol and North Somerset :)
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Post by: red98 on 01 March 2014, 04:25:11 pm
Adjusted the exup cables on the mighty thou, way too loose.was getting a rattle at 4000 rpm so hope that sorts it  ;)
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Post by: mickvp on 01 March 2014, 05:01:01 pm
changed over the rear sprocket, greased up the rear spindle and refitted the wheel back on, just got the chain to do now, then I can look at painting the engine :)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 01 March 2014, 05:04:00 pm
Hosed it down with cold water and cleaned paintwork and plastics. Discovered an indicator lens has (been  :rolleyes ) broken off, ordered new one with seal.

Still difficult to stop myself from doing a thorough clean when it gets in this state, but trying to trust the ACF underneath all the crud.

Next job: new chain kit, as there's first evidence of rear sprocket teeth just starting to hook.
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Post by: mickvp on 01 March 2014, 05:10:41 pm
Hosed it down with cold water and cleaned paintwork and plastics. Discovered an indicator lens has (been  :rolleyes ) broken off, ordered new one with seal.

Still difficult to stop myself from doing a thorough clean when it gets in this state, but trying to trust the ACF underneath all the crud.

Next job: new chain kit, as there's first evidence of rear sprocket teeth just starting to hook.

should have posted up first Nick, ive got a couple of spare orange lenses from when I changed over to the clear ones, I would have sent you one out :)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 01 March 2014, 05:15:00 pm
Are they the same as the 1000 then? Probably are. Oh well, thanks anyway Mick.

The fella who came to fix my Dad's mobility scooter broke it off I believe, as it was there after my last outing, but the sod has put it somewhere and I can't find it. I could've temporarily taped it on if he'd come clean about it.  :\
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Post by: mickvp on 01 March 2014, 05:17:26 pm
I think they are the same, yes.

I hate when people break shit and dont tell you, happens a lot with my tools in work. I once went to get one of my micrometers and somebody had snapped it in half and just put it back  :wall
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Post by: Punkstig on 01 March 2014, 05:32:49 pm
Attempted to fit purdy new nitron rear shock only to find the top spacers they provided are too big (40mm as opposed to 35mm!)
Then headed round my mates workshop to replace fork oil seals as one was leaking, figured I'd upgrade to Ktech springs to the front shocks along with replacing the bushes whilst everything was open, discovered the leg that was leaking oil had been butchered when removing the leg previously, 2 deep score marks where the upper bush seats (presuming made by a screwdriver) thus creating extra pressure on the oil seal.
My mates not convinced it will hold so I have to replace the right leg, he also showed me the badly pitted stanchions, so it's going to cost me a fair whack to sort out.
I have fingers crossed the seals will hold but it's doubtful, going to have to avoid all potholes and no wheelies for a while!
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 01 March 2014, 05:35:50 pm
Attempted to fit purdy new nitron rear shock only to find the top spacers they provided are too big (40mm as opposed to 35mm!)
Then headed round my mates workshop to replace fork oil seals as one was leaking, figured I'd upgrade to Ktech springs to the front shocks along with replacing the bushes whilst everything was open, discovered the leg that was leaking oil had been butchered when removing the leg previously, 2 deep score marks where the upper bush seats (presuming made by a screwdriver) thus creating extra pressure on the oil seal.
My mates not convinced it will hold so I have to replace the right leg, he also showed me the badly pitted stanchions, so it's going to cost me a fair whack to sort out.
I have fingers crossed the seals will hold but it's doubtful, going to have to avoid all potholes and no wheelies for a while!

Good luck with that one!  :\
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Post by: stevierst on 01 March 2014, 07:07:42 pm
Got the fz1 out and took my daughter out on it for the first time to devils bridge. 80 mile round trip over the twisties, and she loved it!
She now wants a Bluetooth intercom (anyone got some for sale?) and comfy seat as her rs was numb, and the cheapo intercom was crap.
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Post by: Andy FZS on 01 March 2014, 08:42:31 pm
I can't remember who,  but someone was recommending quite a cheap blutooth one recently.
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Post by: taylor on 01 March 2014, 11:18:28 pm
gave it a blast down the m4. got to 135?
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Post by: unfazed on 01 March 2014, 11:48:51 pm
gave it a blast down the m4. got to 135?
Km  :lol
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Post by: Davebo on 02 March 2014, 12:08:29 am
Received an exup cable repair kit from Venhill. Will be visiting relatives all day tomorrow so won't get a chance to fit it.

Maybe next week.
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Post by: red98 on 02 March 2014, 09:01:16 am
gave it a blast down the m4. got to 135?
Km  :lol




PM  :lol
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Post by: HarryHornby on 02 March 2014, 09:54:18 am
We're off out to Whitstable as a family today, I think I'll let them go in the cage and I'll take the bike!   :)
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Post by: noggythenog on 02 March 2014, 10:19:47 am
We're off out to Whitstable as a family today, I think I'll let them go in the cage and I'll take the bike!   :)




You have a new bike.....it is the law! :)






Bike looks smoking hot by the way, always liked that colour scheme. 8)
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Post by: esetest on 02 March 2014, 03:00:05 pm
Watch out for unmarked police cars on the M4 , I got pulled for going in excess of 100 not long after I got the fazer trying to see what it would do , thought I was going to lose my license , still taught me a lesson and slowed me down .
gave it a blast down the m4. got to 135?
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Post by: fazersharp on 02 March 2014, 03:09:57 pm
I'm not going to make it worse by quoting it again
 but an open public forum is not the place for such admissions
These things are only gathered up and used to prove bikes need restricting.
Do it by all means but dont shout
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 02 March 2014, 03:24:03 pm
A run down to H's for tea and bacon butties again. Not much there (unsurprisingly). Got a snap for a picture challenge (your bike on a bridge) but got back too late to win.

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF3679_zps0853f0ad.jpg~original) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF3679_zps0853f0ad.jpg.html)

Must get this shot in summer in sunshine - The Thames at Abingdon.

Close Encounters of the Feathered Kind
Had a pheasant fly out into my knee on Wednesday's run to Wales. Today, came round a corner to find a Red Kite swooping down on a couple of Magpies that were casually strolling across the road and had to grab a handful; apart of course, from the usual pigeon-ducking. Oh the joys of the countryside!

And just spent an hour riding around fruitlessly looking for a shop or business with a pun in it's name for the next challenge on that particular forum. the only one I knew of has recently changed it's name! Bugger  :rolleyes
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Post by: madmac on 02 March 2014, 03:44:41 pm
fitted my new number plate
reset the suspension back to factory settings
keep looking for end can on ebay
cleaned the black beast
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Post by: Dead Eye on 02 March 2014, 04:39:26 pm
And just spent an hour riding around fruitlessly looking for a shop or business with a pun in it's name for the next challenge on that particular forum. the only one I knew of has recently changed it's name! Bugger  :rolleyes

I saw a roadside burger van named "Breakfast at Timothy's" which made me chuckle yesterday on the A38 just south of Bristol Airport... mind you that's a fair distance from you :P
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Post by: Mattsplat on 02 March 2014, 04:44:46 pm
I can't remember who,  but someone was recommending quite a cheap blutooth one recently.


That could have been me?

Ive had a Chinese 'clone' Bluetooth headset for a few years now with zero problems  :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BT-interphone-bluetooth-motorcycle-Motorbike-helmet-intercom-Headset-100M-/140913201005?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item20cf14cf6d (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BT-interphone-bluetooth-motorcycle-Motorbike-helmet-intercom-Headset-100M-/140913201005?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item20cf14cf6d)

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Post by: Andy FZS on 02 March 2014, 05:16:37 pm
Ye that was the one. Cheers.
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Post by: NorthWestern on 02 March 2014, 08:15:40 pm
Fitted new tyres. Took it for a blast. ..
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Post by: ChristoT on 02 March 2014, 09:44:18 pm
Retrieved it from Rusty Rider's. We both had a giggle at the Peugeot.

[Limit reached]
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Post by: red98 on 03 March 2014, 06:04:31 pm
A run down to H's for tea and bacon butties again. Not much there (unsurprisingly). Got a snap for a picture challenge (your bike on a bridge) but got back too late to win.

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF3679_zps0853f0ad.jpg~original[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF3679_zps0853f0ad.jpg.html[/url])

Must get this shot in summer in sunshine - The Thames at Abingdon.

Close Encounters of the Feathered Kind
Had a pheasant fly out into my knee on Wednesday's run to Wales. Today, came round a corner to find a Red Kite swooping down on a couple of Magpies that were casually strolling across the road and had to grab a handful; apart of course, from the usual pigeon-ducking. Oh the joys of the countryside!

And just spent an hour riding around fruitlessly looking for a shop or business with a pun in it's name for the next challenge on that particular forum. the only one I knew of has recently changed it's name! Bugger  :rolleyes
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Post by: red98 on 03 March 2014, 06:25:13 pm
There you go nick.taken july last year  ;)
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Post by: noggythenog on 03 March 2014, 06:34:10 pm
Took my old crash bungs off.
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Post by: slimwilly on 03 March 2014, 07:29:21 pm
Those glass tables are so 90.s  :b
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Post by: noggythenog on 03 March 2014, 07:36:32 pm
Those glass tables are so 90.s  :b




 :lol  Ye they swivel outwards too...plus attract dog hair & scratches...oh well were only £60 off my sister when she moved.
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Post by: noggythenog on 03 March 2014, 07:40:42 pm





Also fitted one side of my crash bars...then it got dark so ill do the other side in the morning.


Look pretty good though. 8)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 03 March 2014, 07:50:49 pm
There you go nick.taken july last year  ;)

Yeah, but where's the sunshine?  ;)
Keep passing it, usually on the way to/from H's, and for some reason that view always catches my eye, don't know why.

Didn't do anything with the bike today, but Wednesday's forecast could mean another Wales day  :)
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Post by: red98 on 03 March 2014, 08:00:22 pm
Hi nick.......taken in july matey......so no sun  :rolleyes
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Post by: esetest on 04 March 2014, 04:23:57 pm
Due to  life serving me a shit sandwich today , I decided to put some sauce on it and take the Fazer out for a blast  ,  headed down to Cheddar , across the Mendips , on to Shepton Mallet , pass Longleat , back along the Warminster bypass , through the beautiful city of Bath  , across Chelvey Bridge , pass Chew valley Lake , up and over Dundry hill back into Bristol , warm sunshine , mainly dry roads , light traffic , beautiful scenery , did a total of 100 miles , bike was sweet , the K&N filter certainly seemed to give it some extra oomph , after all that the sandwich tasted quite good .
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Post by: imax on 04 March 2014, 04:34:20 pm
Booked it in to get some new rubber fitted :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 04 March 2014, 04:57:34 pm
Had a complete experience today..(read drama).




After fitting 1 crash bar yesterday i set about the other one.....much swearing, bending, rubber mallet bashing & paint chipping later & i had finally got somewhere.....only to pop my coolant pipe & send coolant all over the patio :'( .




Eventually realised that my silicone hose will not fit with the bar in place.....took bar off again...put bike back in shed......so now i need to do another coolant change plus oil change before i can go anywhere.






Totally focced off! :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lez72 on 04 March 2014, 05:29:59 pm
Are the hoses a different size to the standard ones then ?

The crash bars are designed to fit a standard FZS600 so I wonder why the clearance is an issue ?

I had a set of those crash bars on my boxeye and they fitted fine. Strange one, or am I overlooking something obvious (It wouldn't be the first time)  :o
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 04 March 2014, 06:33:02 pm
Are the hoses a different size to the standard ones then ?

The crash bars are designed to fit a standard FZS600 so I wonder why the clearance is an issue ?

I had a set of those crash bars on my boxeye and they fitted fine. Strange one, or am I overlooking something obvious (It wouldn't be the first time)  :o


Ye i imagine that the standard hoses are fine with these bars lez but the new silicone hose was only just big enough to span the gap so that the extra length required to get round the bar just isnt there.


There was quite a bit of persuasion to get the bars in place but i managed it....which made the hose issue all the worse.


Oh well....who wants some bars???
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 04 March 2014, 07:01:42 pm
There can't be that much in it... only a few mm surely? The internal diameter is obviously the same, but the wall height is slightly larger but I can't see it being any more than maybe 4-6mm and given that they are silicone, they should have some give?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 04 March 2014, 08:06:59 pm
There can't be that much in it... only a few mm surely? The internal diameter is obviously the same, but the wall height is slightly larger but I can't see it being any more than maybe 4-6mm and given that they are silicone, they should have some give?


They give ok but it's purely length, instead of a straight a to b the hose has to go under the chunky crash bar & because they've been cut to perfection to fit there just isnt the length, strange really because they were made from the pipes supplied by you which were originals but i tried and tried and tried...the only way was having just a few mm of hose over the pipe which wasn't enough for me to clamp round & didnt fill me with confidence it would stay on...apage had photos with the very same bars fitted to his fazer with standard hoses.
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Post by: ChristoT on 04 March 2014, 08:17:08 pm
How much would you want for the bars?
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Post by: noggythenog on 04 March 2014, 08:33:25 pm
How much would you want for the bars?


Not sure Christo, i just paid 50 for them posted.




Think i've sussed out what's goin on now...apage supplied me with bolts plus some spacers, now i wasn't entirely sure where the spacers went, there was a small one & a big one......i should have asked him as he did say to message if i had any trouble...so on closer inspection of his previous photo i can see that woola in the pic his rad hose doesn't have to go round the bar....because the bar isnt flat against the mounting point....look closely at the pic...the flat foot of the bar isn't flat against the frame...it is out by an inch as if not properly driven home yet....so the spacer goes in that space then..maybe...but that means the foot sits out from the frame & im not sure that defeats the purpose of having a foot in the first place???...so i need to find someone with standard rentec full bars to compare against.think mick might have some.




To be honest though i'm quite focced off with the whole thing so i might sell them anyway...they'll need some light sanding & a lick of black paint though.






Edit.....ok i messaged Mickvp & he very kindly checked his out...& indeed there is a spacer on the left side...& so the bar foot sits off the frame by an inch in order to avoid the hose.....who woulda thought it!!!....perhaps an afterthought by Rentec maybe i dunno but certainly not how i imagined they'd fit, instead of that foot taking the impact pressure it is in fact all on the bolt.




I need a few days to let off steam then i'll make another attempt.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 04 March 2014, 08:35:08 pm
If you decide to sell, drop me a PM first! :)
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Post by: noggythenog on 04 March 2014, 08:40:39 pm
If you decide to sell, drop me a PM first! :)


Will do


Added the pic now :rolleyes
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Post by: Dead Eye on 04 March 2014, 10:15:58 pm
Well at least it wasn't a pipe defect... that would have been embarrassing....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 04 March 2014, 10:31:56 pm
Well at least it wasn't a pipe defect... that would have been embarrassing....


Yes and there must be a positive to the story.


The bike gets another coolant change.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: thunderpantz on 04 March 2014, 10:34:13 pm
Still looking good Nogg! Mine will be back in the sun tomorrow, wheels are back on. Got plenty of 'bits' to fit. Watch this space :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 05 March 2014, 12:39:09 am
NOGGY!!


That sounds like a proper nightmare! Really sorry you went through all of that!

You really should have dropped me a line, because (and this may shock you) I did pretty much all that you have so far! I had all the same mallet bashing, lots of head scratching, a bit of paint chipping (the bars were still bare, so only off of the bikes frame :rolleyes ) and some serious wondering as to WHY Renntec made a foot, then put in spacers to stand the bars off from the frame. It made NO sense to me either!! :rollin


But the bars simply don't fit without the spacers. I think you've hit the nail on the head with 'afterthought'. Not as bad as the 8 foot long bolts on crash bobbins though I suppose!


I hope you're happy with them now. I swear that after that palaver, mine are NEVER coming off! :lol



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lawrence on 05 March 2014, 12:42:37 am
Removed the Beowulf exhaust on my 600 and polished it up then remove the Fuel can on the thou and attempted to fit the Beowulf... only to find that the link pipe is about 4-5mm larger for the Fuel system so it won't fit... in fact, the link pipe has the exact same internal and external diameter as the connection on the Beowulf :(

Going to have to either find a connecting piece of metal, or buy a new link pipe :\

But still, refitted the Fuel can and went for a spin around the South of Bristol and North Somerset :)
Could you not cut a slot in it and open it up a fraction to fit over the can?
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Post by: Dead Eye on 05 March 2014, 01:47:28 am
I considered it, but figured the fit wouldn't be good enough for a decent seal unless I did some serious modification which I'm not prepared to do. I've contacted Beowulf about sourcing a new link pipe, but in the interim I have a length of steel pipe being delivered on Thursday of the correct size so that I can create a patch between the two pipes.

Not ideal, but shouldn't cause any real issues as far as I can tell. Plus, it only cost £6.49 delivered - so hardly breaking the bank if it doesn't work :)

They also allowed me to specify a length to be cut from the total (a 250mm long section) so I took a rough estimate of about 2" so I hopefully won't need to do any cutting either and this will allow me to interchange the cans without permanent modification. I figured if I was significantly happier with the Beowulf can I could either move the Fuel to the 600 or sell it on
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 05 March 2014, 06:25:47 am
Pulled away from home this morning and felt a rather worrying knock in 1st. Stopped, pulled away again, felt it again. Fine in all the other gears though. Time to book it in at my local dealer.  :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 05 March 2014, 07:16:32 am
NOGGY!!


That sounds like a proper nightmare! Really sorry you went through all of that!

You really should have dropped me a line, because (and this may shock you) I did pretty much all that you have so far! I had all the same mallet bashing, lots of head scratching, a bit of paint chipping (the bars were still bare, so only off of the bikes frame :rolleyes ) and some serious wondering as to WHY Renntec made a foot, then put in spacers to stand the bars off from the frame. It made NO sense to me either!! :rollin


But the bars simply don't fit without the spacers. I think you've hit the nail on the head with 'afterthought'. Not as bad as the 8 foot long bolts on crash bobbins though I suppose!


I hope you're happy with them now. I swear that after that palaver, mine are NEVER coming off! :lol

Thanks Andy....it was character building.
 
normally i would have just contacted you but the red mist took hold of me, i think i'll pm you regards where the other spacers go just to be safe..im quetly confident ill get them on next attempt, i just hope i havent bent that bottom foot as like i say i had used brute force and had it pretty much done up, there was only about half a cm space :eek .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 05 March 2014, 03:49:31 pm
Swapped the grab rails for the renntec rack , as I will have to use it for work for the next few days .took it for a blast down to W-S-M today . It certainly seems to rev easier with the new air filter .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lez72 on 05 March 2014, 08:08:59 pm
Went for a nice bimble on the boxeye to Matlock Bath and back through Ashbourne and towards Uttoxeter. Jumped on the A50 and headed back into Leicestershire. Just over 100 miles all in.

Consider the winter cobwebs well and truly blown out  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 05 March 2014, 08:36:25 pm
Pulled away from home this morning and felt a rather worrying knock in 1st. Stopped, pulled away again, felt it again. Fine in all the other gears though. Time to book it in at my local dealer.  :\

Hope that doesn't turn out to be serious/expensive! Good luck, fingers crossed.

Abandoned the idea of a Wales ride today after forecast changed to rain for the afternoon, and had a bimble around the Cotswolds instead. Didn't really enjoy it, too much slow traffic on all the best bits, and well, all just a bit pants really.
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Post by: Dead Eye on 06 March 2014, 01:01:26 am
I know what you mean... all the good roads seem to carry far too much traffic for them to actually be good  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 06 March 2014, 04:13:54 pm
Had to use the bike as a workhorse today , short ride to Clifton and back , I will have to use the bike tomorrow as well  , car still not ready .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 06 March 2014, 06:10:50 pm
Pulled away from home this morning and felt a rather worrying knock in 1st. Stopped, pulled away again, felt it again. Fine in all the other gears though. Time to book it in at my local dealer.  :\

Check your font sprocket nut :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 06 March 2014, 07:09:28 pm
Used the thou to get to work, first time this year...5 mile run across town, the 600 is much better on this run than the thou, but with no baffle the thou sounds better  ;)     back in the cage tomorrow  :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Andy FZS on 06 March 2014, 08:05:35 pm
Insured it and then took it to pieces to clean, I haven't really thought this through have I:( I think its covered in acf50 and general road grime stuck in the oil. I'm thinking soapy water a good rinse and then maybe if there's time take it for a spin to dry it off. Orrrr is there a better way?
Andy
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Post by: carlos on 06 March 2014, 08:25:32 pm
replaced rear caliper pistons and seals seems ok  :D
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Post by: Stradaman on 06 March 2014, 08:38:52 pm
Lovely little 100 mile trip just to soak up the sun and enjoy the dry. Don't get much better !
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Post by: theglove1978 on 06 March 2014, 08:43:54 pm
Started it.  Which thankfully after a bleak few months was successful.  Bought some new oil, a filter and some rear brake pads.  As the days are getting longer i can smell the hope of starting to use it again.


Only passed test last year but passed late August so i missed most of Spring & Summer  :'(
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Post by: mr self destruct on 07 March 2014, 06:34:14 am

Check your font sprocket nut :eek


Cheers for the advice, checked it when I got home and it's fine. Looks like it has been replaced for the 12mm thick (did I read somewhere that they were originally 9?) version.

Turned out to be chain damage, so it's getting a new chain & sprocket today.
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Post by: kitcrazy on 07 March 2014, 10:35:01 am
Day off today gonna give her a wash and check over.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 07 March 2014, 02:03:45 pm





Finally got my crash bars on  :woot :woot




& decided im never fitting crash bars to a bike ever again :D




2 more night shifts, an oil and coolant change & i'm hopefully back on the road. 8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 07 March 2014, 05:07:59 pm
Got it back with a new chain and sprocket this afternoon, only to be told I have a rust hole in my nice rustproof stainless exhaust. That's another £200 I'll have to work a weekend for.  :\

Nobody told me biking was gonna be this fucking expensive!  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 07 March 2014, 05:30:05 pm
Rode the Fazer  across town to the Royal Oak , to carry out remedial works , testing , & minor works certs , as the cage is still in the garage .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 07 March 2014, 05:54:40 pm
Took the Thou for a spin after finishing changing the original rear shock for a 2012/13 model s1000rr rear shock. What difference, no more wallowing through the high speed bends.  :)
It raised the rear by 10mm and with the forks up through the yolks by 10mm. Turns in nice and quick, more like the 600 :)
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Post by: NorthWestern on 07 March 2014, 08:16:50 pm
Spot on those bmw shocks. Really good units and cheap as chips £50
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Post by: unfazed on 07 March 2014, 08:51:07 pm
The price of the later 2012/13 ones are rising as people are realising how good they are. :'(
It cost me £100 including postage and tax from the good old USA, I could not get 2012/13 ones on Ebay UK. Foccing postage and tax was the same price as the shock. :eek The cover on the shaft is a great idea.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 07 March 2014, 10:06:04 pm
yeah I had the option of getting two, each for £50 which at the time was the going rate for em - these had no miles on em and 2013 model.  Seems like they have risen a bit...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Andy FZS on 07 March 2014, 10:24:50 pm
Cleaned the bits I took off, cleaned the engine and frame, refitted the bits then took I short ride to tesco for fuel. God those fairing infill bit make right row I'm going to have to do something about those.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 07 March 2014, 10:37:32 pm





Finally got my crash bars on  :woot :woot




& decided im never fitting crash bars to a bike ever again :D




2 more night shifts, an oil and coolant change & i'm hopefully back on the road. 8)















They do look good though Nog!


So glad you finally got them sorted!


I saw mine in the sunlight for the first time today. My paintjob really is AWFUL!!


Still, this is England. Won't happen that much!!
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Post by: apage16 on 07 March 2014, 10:41:44 pm
Took my silly handguards off,


cleaned off all the crap,


sorted out the leaking Tutoro chain oiler,


fixed the wobbling mirrors,


changed the oil filter to a K&N with 'wrench nut' (very handy!)


And went for a spin in the sun!


Feels like spring is on the way!
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Post by: noggythenog on 07 March 2014, 11:25:23 pm





Finally got my crash bars on  :woot :woot




& decided im never fitting crash bars to a bike ever again :D




2 more night shifts, an oil and coolant change & i'm hopefully back on the road. 8)















They do look good though Nog!


So glad you finally got them sorted!


I saw mine in the sunlight for the first time today. My paintjob really is AWFUL!!


Still, this is England. Won't happen that much!!

cheers Andy, join the club my paint work is well dodgy too :( ...it is done in the 'functional' style.
 
i had to start off with the upper small bolts as otherwise they wouldnt line up but apart from that it wasnt too bad.
i rounded off one of the allen bolts though, got it half out now but i'll need another one, dont suppose you have any more lying about do you?...or do you know the size?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 07 March 2014, 11:30:36 pm
It's a stainless M8 Button head. The original bolt was 40mm, but I trimmed it to length for you. (What service!)

That's the tradeoff of stainless. It's always very slightly softer than the zinc coated, hardened equivalent. 

None left though, I'm afraid. If I did, you'd be more than welcome, but I only bought the exact amount!! Skinflint/efficient? You decide!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 07 March 2014, 11:37:40 pm
It's a stainless M8 Button head. The original bolt was 40mm, but I trimmed it to length for you. (What service!)

That's the tradeoff of stainless. It's always very slightly softer than the zinc coated, hardened equivalent. 

None left though, I'm afraid. If I did, you'd be more than welcome, but I only bought the exact amount!! Skinflint/efficient? You decide!
cheers Andy M8, i'll have a little trip to my local bike shop, im sure they'll have something suitable.
 
Thanks again for all the offers of help, i got there in the end & if the bike ever meets the ground again i'll be glad of it all. 8) 8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 07 March 2014, 11:45:47 pm
No trouble.


quick tip, (that the bike shop won't like),


Stainless bolts are normally WAY cheaper from hardware stores than bike shops.


Get these:


http://www.screwfix.com/p/socket-button-screws-a2-stainless-steel-m8-x-25mm-pack-of-50/57762 (http://www.screwfix.com/p/socket-button-screws-a2-stainless-steel-m8-x-25mm-pack-of-50/57762)


Then sell the leftovers for a 50p each on eBay!



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Post by: noggythenog on 08 March 2014, 12:17:38 am
Tidy, time for a visit to screwfix :thumbup
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Post by: MarkWales on 08 March 2014, 08:09:31 am
on the topic of going to screw fix for bolts - does anyone know what sizes are needed for the 600?

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Post by: Hiswitsend on 08 March 2014, 10:08:43 am
It's in getting a set of Avon storms fitted, off out for a couple of hundred miles familiarisation with the 600, weather wise the tyres seem a good match... Curious to see how they compare to road2s in grip and wear rate.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: t140 on 08 March 2014, 10:36:58 am
Try www.a2stainless.co.uk (http://www.a2stainless.co.uk) for fixings , ive used them a few times and found them ok.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: J_Dub on 08 March 2014, 11:19:51 am
 Well not today, but over the past few days;
Fitted K&N air filter

Washed  salt and  general shite off the bike.
Polished plastic bits and tank.
Took for quick ride and it was misfiring , I was aware that this may be a problem because I gave the bike an over enthusiastic rinse to make sure all the salt was gone.
Plug caps off & dry electrics, apply WD40  etc.
Better but still missing.
Caps off and leave over night to dry (and a bit more WD)
Next day; bike runs good.
Take off brake callipers, clean, check pads for wear, check for leaks and that the pistons are free, all good, reassemble.
 
Going on a bimble.
 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 08 March 2014, 05:01:46 pm
Took the rack back off and put the grab rails back on , washed it , polished it , lubed the chain , used GT85 and WD40 silicone bike shine , ready for a ride tomorrow .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 08 March 2014, 05:06:14 pm
brunham bends great day
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: J_Dub on 08 March 2014, 05:10:51 pm
Fitted a blue spot rear caliper this afternoon.  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 08 March 2014, 05:38:30 pm
Cleaned the worst of the winter crud off - 2 hours and many cuts later (tie wraps etc; they always getcha! I wonder if a blood sacrifice means it'll now be possessed?  :evil) it's not looking bad. A few more minor scuffs and scratches than when I bought it in June last year, but the ACF does appear to have kept things pretty good on the whole. Found a couple of stiff links on the chain, but the chap who does any work needed to it is looking into prices for a new kit - gen. fr. sprocket, black Renthal rr., and a DID X-Ring chain will be going on soon.

Then had a short blast incorporating a section of the Charlbury TT, and a nice, fast, sweeping stretch of the A44. All seems to be in good condition, not too much farm muck about. Got trounced by a Porsche on some of the tighter sections - judging by the way he committed to the corners I reckon he knew the roads much better than I did. I backed off a bit, as I need more time to become familiar with it all before I can really cut loose. Must learn this circuit better!
He was a very good driver actually, always slowing to the limit or below through the little villages and hamlets, and keeping a good distance from any cars we briefly got stuck behind, signalling his turns and all the rest - how often do you find a fast driver who's also safe like that? Great fun.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: HarryHornby on 08 March 2014, 06:24:10 pm
I had a brilliant Fazer sandwich, Ferrari, ME, CBR600...... we had some fun!  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 08 March 2014, 06:45:48 pm
I actually worked on it!  :eek

Pics later tonight.  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Davebo on 08 March 2014, 06:57:17 pm
Replaced the foccing exup cable.

Took hours. Lots of swearing. Stabbed myself with a screwdriver.

Stupid Haynes Manual. Section 4 exup cables. Remove tank (see section 2). Drain coolant (see section 3). Section 3 replace coolant. 1. Remove radiator (see section 1). I know, I'll just read the chuffing thing fr4om cover to cover shall I ?  :eek :'( :o

Even there there was foc all room for my fat fingers. Attached thin string to old cable and pulled it back through ... right up to 3/4 of the way and it came loose. Grrrrrrr!

Second cable was a bit frayed (and a bit more after I'd mucked about with it). Was going to replace both but by the time I'd messed about with the replacement of the first I'd knacked it so I ha no spare.

Next time, I'll ask the stealer to fit the darned things.

Took it out for a spin in t'Dales and it was bostin'. Plenty of bikes out too.

I even took the pushbike out for a spin as well (after I'd had a ballache fixing that).  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 08 March 2014, 06:59:09 pm
I actually worked on it!  :eek

Pics later tonight.  :)

At last! Yes, must have pictures, about bloody time!  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 08 March 2014, 07:21:39 pm
I actually worked on it!  :eek

Pics later tonight.  :)

At last! Yes, must have pictures, about bloody time!  :thumbup

Amen to that!

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 08 March 2014, 07:25:57 pm
Finally gave up trying to polish my old Beowulf can and opted to spray it... and then everything from this thought onwards went badly... dropped the can (whilst it was wet) twice - should have learnt the first time

In the end I got the job done but the finish certainly isn't perfect. Thankfully the majority of imperfections are on the side of the can you can't see :D

I'm not totally happy with how it looks, BUT it does sound better - mostly noticeable at low speed / revs :)

I'll probably rip it off in a few months once the finish gets on my nerves enough and spray it over with a matte paint (this was gloss apparently, which I didn't realise until I'd started) and apply some lacquer

Many little nicks, cuts and scrapes today and a few muscle aches, but the job is done and the bike is ready for its jaunt around Middle Earth tomorrow
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Yamazer-92 on 08 March 2014, 07:48:38 pm
Finally got out on it for a proper ride on Dartmoor after refurbing the downpipes and getting my seat back. Was my first real test of the jack up kit too, felt good. Started on the button with no hassle at all, didnt even need choke after 5 or 6 weeks of not moving. I felt really confident on it with the new upgrades and nice exhaust sound, almost too confident... I had my first proper moment today on it. Was riding along one of my favorite roads on dartmoor and must have just been going too fast. I got to a corner that I had done earlier that day in the opposite direction, but it was a much sharper in this direction. Not helpful was there was a load of dodgy gravelly crap in the road. I panicked a bit, target fixated on a grass verge that I didn't want to hit then quickly snapped out of it and braked very firmly but carefully. I was lucky nobody was coming the other way because I went into the opposite lane. I lost the front wheel a bit in the gravel but somehow managed to manhandle the bike to keep it upright. I ended up with the front wheel just touching the verge, was very scary. I didn't know whether to be so angry at myself for getting in that situation in the first place or really happy for how well I managed to handle it once I was in it. Either way, nobody was injured and nothing was damaged so I will take it as a lesson learned. Glad the bike is back up and running and the weather was great today.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 08 March 2014, 07:51:07 pm

Repainted the rear hugger Back instead of Silver

Repainted the pillion handles Black instead of Blue
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/1796433_10152207677898260_896355090_n.jpg)


Replaced standard bars with Black Renthal 755's
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1524610_10152207693398260_1519325246_n.jpg)


(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/988810_10152207677948260_836701537_n.jpg)


Trialed the idea of a half black tank
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1901383_10152207677658260_728601348_n.jpg)


and later trialed the fairing
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1/1724100_10152207677998260_1874652557_n.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 08 March 2014, 08:18:30 pm
Finally got out on it for a proper ride on Dartmoor after refurbing the downpipes and getting my seat back. Was my first real test of the jack up kit too, felt good. Started on the button with no hassle at all, didnt even need choke after 5 or 6 weeks of not moving. I felt really confident on it with the new upgrades and nice exhaust sound, almost too confident... I had my first proper moment today on it. Was riding along one of my favorite roads on dartmoor and must have just been going too fast. I got to a corner that I had done earlier that day in the opposite direction, but it was a much sharper in this direction. Not helpful was there was a load of dodgy gravelly crap in the road. I panicked a bit, target fixated on a grass verge that I didn't want to hit then quickly snapped out of it and braked very firmly but carefully. I was lucky nobody was coming the other way because I went into the opposite lane. I lost the front wheel a bit in the gravel but somehow managed to manhandle the bike to keep it upright. I ended up with the front wheel just touching the verge, was very scary. I didn't know whether to be so angry at myself for getting in that situation in the first place or really happy for how well I managed to handle it once I was in it. Either way, nobody was injured and nothing was damaged so I will take it as a lesson learned. Glad the bike is back up and running and the weather was great today.

Nice pics Yamazer (and no camera shake - before or after nearly binning it?  :lol ) Done one or two like that myself, glad you saved it!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: The Gentleman Biker on 08 March 2014, 08:31:35 pm
I cleaned mine then took it out and rang its neck!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 08 March 2014, 09:41:20 pm
Tightened chain and managed to badly scratch visor. Luckily they're off centre of visual line  :'(
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Post by: unfazed on 08 March 2014, 09:54:04 pm
Replaced the foccing exup cable.

Took hours. Lots of swearing. Stabbed myself with a screwdriver.

Stupid Haynes Manual. Section 4 exup cables. Remove tank (see section 2). Drain coolant (see section 3). Section 3 replace coolant. 1. Remove radiator (see section 1). I know, I'll just read the chuffing thing fr4om cover to cover shall I ?  :eek :'( :o

Even there there was foc all room for my fat fingers. Attached thin string to old cable and pulled it back through ... right up to 3/4 of the way and it came loose. Grrrrrrr!

Second cable was a bit frayed (and a bit more after I'd mucked about with it). Was going to replace both but by the time I'd messed about with the replacement of the first I'd knacked it so I ha no spare.

Next time, I'll ask the stealer to fit the darned things.

Took it out for a spin in t'Dales and it was bostin'. Plenty of bikes out too.

I even took the pushbike out for a spin as well (after I'd had a ballache fixing that).  :lol

Fit them from the top down, much easier and a lot quicker  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 08 March 2014, 10:06:45 pm
Not sure winter is over yet so muck can stay on me thinks :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Davebo on 08 March 2014, 10:08:13 pm
Replaced the foccing exup cable.

Fit them from the top down, much easier and a lot quicker  :)

I did!  :) Just that I was learning as I went. Much easier once I'd taken the top of the out cable right out of the frame. Next time I bet I can do it in 3.5 hours.  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 08 March 2014, 11:24:23 pm
Tightened chain and managed to badly scratch visor. Luckily they're off centre of visual line  :'(
How did you scratch your visor tightening the chain ?  :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 08 March 2014, 11:36:22 pm
Was doing it before leaving for work and put hat over cycle bars which tipped. Hat didn't fall  but visor must have come in contact  with sharp object. Didn't notice till on the road :/
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: chunk166 on 09 March 2014, 11:48:19 am
Gave mine a quick wash this morning,not polished thou  :eek


Ray
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 09 March 2014, 01:20:32 pm
Just off final night shift & now have 2 weeks off........& the weather is awesome.........plan for today....change oil & coolant as soon as possible & get out & play. :) :sun






What am i actually doing............going to my wifes grans 89th birthday.






Foccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc ccc! :wall
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robby boy on 09 March 2014, 03:26:10 pm
Took my one out of the shed and blow the cobwebs off, gave it it's first run of the season, 14 miles or so. Not far but far enough to see that everything is doing what it should, will be giving it a good clean over the next few weeks ready for sale, dunno what to buy next though :'( :'( .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 09 March 2014, 06:57:01 pm
Woke up this morning with the flu , bought myself some lemsips, waited till midday , then went for a bimble down to Minehead , plenty of bikes about , and loads parked up on the seafront , chasing a Z1000 and a GSX1400 most of the way .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 09 March 2014, 07:38:44 pm
Ordered myself a set of Venom stainless downpipes, courtesy of ebay.

Went out for an A-road blast along the Fosse Way.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevie-g1968 on 09 March 2014, 07:58:32 pm
went for a spin to towcester...took my lad out for his first ever pillion ride....he had the biggest grin, and was even chuffed with the full English at the café.

bike is looking like a rat bike at the mo, as in fairingless...
spent the afternoon filling and sanding it in a limp attempt to repare the cracks in the fairing....that's now done so il have to find somebody who will do a cheap blow over on it.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 09 March 2014, 08:09:48 pm
Gave it a bath after clocking up 1000 miles bombing around Bristol, then Pembrokeshire, then to Cornwall, then Dorset then back home.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazer Forever on 09 March 2014, 08:27:47 pm
Went to Scarborough via Squires and Seaways. Could hardly find a spot to park at Seaways! Everyone out!!!!!
 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Ash69 on 09 March 2014, 08:31:45 pm
Got trounced by a guy on a blade - I know what the figures say but it still hurts ....   
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 09 March 2014, 09:07:34 pm
Got trounced by a guy on a blade - I know what the figures say but it still hurts ....   

Is your bike is restricted  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Ash69 on 09 March 2014, 09:21:51 pm
Ha - only thing restricting it is me ..................... :o
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 09 March 2014, 09:26:30 pm
Did an oil change. 8)




Then changed the coolant. 8)




Started her up. 8)






Got a stutter :(






It got dark i couldn't see :(




I'll lift the tank in the morning, check for kinked fuel line then i'll spray some WD on the plugs & have another go.


Fingers crossed.


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Post by: devilsyam on 09 March 2014, 09:57:46 pm
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/1798582_10152063051618800_1458841477_n.jpg)

cleaned it after a we brimble

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t31/1622460_10152065278953800_1487988934_o.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 09 March 2014, 10:08:04 pm
cleaned it after a we brimble

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t31/1622460_10152065278953800_1487988934_o.jpg)

Chain's slack.......... :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 11 March 2014, 05:14:40 pm





Did 150 miles, went to a small village called Glyncorrwg in the valleys, not far from port talbot, very strange place...i reckon they eat their babies but i kept quiet about that to the mother in law as it's where she's from.


I grew up in a purpose built council estate in a new town, a shit hole, but to be expected, but there was something quite saddening about seeing this little old mining village, almost untouched & peaceful & the old miners houses.....& then scabby 80's flats with steel shuttered windows....i mean if your on the dole & up to no good then at least aspire to live somewhere with a bookies....or good broadband signal for the xbox....or mobile signal for your drug deals...or some shops to hang around outside....1 spar shop...which closed at 12 :eek .


I walked passed a house, the whole village was deadly quiet...then this guy from inside starts vomiting his guts up & the window is open & it is echoing around the enclosed streets.....it was just really surreal!




Anyway my bike didnt get nicked & i focced off outta there, another place seen on the bike but nowhere near as good as the A44 over mid wales so i'll scope that out tomorrow.






Noggyfighter performed well at all times. 8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 11 March 2014, 06:07:40 pm





Did 150 miles, went to a small village called Glyncorrwg in the valleys, not far from port talbot, very strange place...i reckon they eat their babies but i kept quiet about that to the mother in law as it's where she's from.


I grew up in a purpose built council estate in a new town, a shit hole, but to be expected, but there was something quite saddening about seeing this little old mining village, almost untouched & peaceful & the old miners houses.....& then scabby 80's flats with steel shuttered windows....i mean if your on the dole & up to no good then at least aspire to live somewhere with a bookies....or good broadband signal for the xbox....or mobile signal for your drug deals...or some shops to hang around outside....1 spar shop...which closed at 12 :eek .


I walked passed a house, the whole village was deadly quiet...then this guy from inside starts vomiting his guts up & the window is open & it is echoing around the enclosed streets.....it was just really surreal!




Anyway my bike didnt get nicked & i focced off outta there, another place seen on the bike but nowhere near as good as the A44 over mid wales so i'll scope that out tomorrow.






Noggyfighter performed well at all times. 8)

Wales - land of magnificent castles, beautiful hills and valleys, spectacular roads, excellent café stops. And Noggy visits on his first ride of the year.........................a run down council estate!   :lol  Way to go Nog, I can see me and Bill are gonna have to show you around your own patch one of these days  :rolleyes

Glad you got out at last though. Probably headed your way tomorrow, at least they're saying there'll be some sunshine. What happened to the promised week of great weather? I reckon the jetstream's gone so far north, it's come back up south of us again!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: redthunder on 11 March 2014, 06:34:40 pm
Cleaned chain and adjusted it a notch or two, was a little too slack. Over tightened the bugger and had to loosen it up a little. Typical.


Finally got around to refilling the dry scott oiler and priming it, repositioning it at the same time. Hopefully good to go on that front.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 11 March 2014, 07:26:01 pm


Wales - land of magnificent castles, beautiful hills and valleys, spectacular roads, excellent café stops. And Noggy visits on his first ride of the year.........................a run down council estate!   :lol  Way to go Nog, I can see me and Bill are gonna have to show you around your own patch one of these days  :rolleyes

Glad you got out at last though. Probably headed your way tomorrow, at least they're saying there'll be some sunshine. What happened to the promised week of great weather? I reckon the jetstream's gone so far north, it's come back up south of us again!


Ha ha Nick, yes it wasnt my best ride but still riding.


Tomorrow should be nice, bit of fog in the morning then rather pleasant, i think i'll throw up a last minute request on the meets & greets section see if i can find any welsh foccers at a loose end...sadly the weekend is off bounds coz i gotta do stuff with the missus but hey it could be snow storms & tsunamis by then so im gonna get out every day this week & have fun.




Is anyone else coming through or just yourself, throw me a line if you fancy company but if you are just in a single handed exploring frame of mind then please dont feel obliged as there shall be more meets im sure.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 11 March 2014, 07:40:58 pm
Company always welcome Noggy. Got a route planned, will be just short of 400 miles all told for me. A40 inbound, brief stop at Oasis, Abergavenny, then on to West End, Llandovery to take on cargo, yum, yum!  :lol
Then thinking Llandrindod, Aber, Machynlleth, Newtown, Crossgates. Then a little mountain road I did on my last camping trip, then Builth Wells, back to Oasis and home. Google says 382 miles  :)
You up for it boy?!  :b

Have checked chain adjustment and lubed; checked tyre pressures &c, all good to go for an early start!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 11 March 2014, 08:02:47 pm
Company always welcome Noggy. Got a route planned, will be just short of 400 miles all told for me. A40 inbound, brief stop at Oasis, Abergavenny, then on to West End, Llandovery to take on cargo, yum, yum!  :lol
Then thinking Llandrindod, Aber, Machynlleth, Newtown, Crossgates. Then a little mountain road I did on my last camping trip, then Builth Wells, back to Oasis and home. Google says 382 miles  :)
You up for it boy?!  :b

Have checked chain adjustment and lubed; checked tyre pressures &c, all good to go for an early start!


Count me in! :thumbup


I take it meeting you at llandovery is best is it?, say the time & ill shall appear.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 11 March 2014, 08:24:19 pm
I'm going to try to be at Llandovery around 9:30, 10 at latest if I can. I'll call you when en route - how long does it take you to get to there?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 11 March 2014, 08:44:46 pm
I'm going to try to be at Llandovery around 9:30, 10 at latest if I can. I'll call you when en route - how long does it take you to get to there?


I think it took just over an hour the last time, hour and 15 minutes rings a bell.




10 would be fine for me if thats a plan.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 11 March 2014, 08:49:08 pm
Ok, let's keep further discussion to your new thread in events.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 11 March 2014, 11:20:59 pm
Did a quick clean of the chain and thoroughly coat it with lube... within an hour it just doesn't look like the chain is lubed at all and there's no puddle on the floor... gonna switch the stuff I use I think

I did try to find my old scottoiler from my 600 - I know I kept it somewhere but I'll be damned if I can find the bloody thing :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 12 March 2014, 08:25:05 am
Cleaned fitted these 3 bits thanks luke for the frame bungs. toby damer,black frames and bungs and leds.

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/IMG_1676_zps50cd2531.jpg)


(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/IMG_1675_zps1b156715.jpg)

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/IMG_1677_zps9f000700.jpg)



next week these and powder coat rear hangers. What next fellas running out of ideas.

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/GILLESREARSETSBLACK_zps0f57c8b7.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 12 March 2014, 09:32:08 am
Took delivery of the final piece to the puzzle, some r1 yokes.  Forks, springs, yokes, must be time to fit them to the bike :)


#missusmentioneddoingthegardenatweekend :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 12 March 2014, 02:17:28 pm
Yay, found my old vSystem Scottoiler so spent an hour measuring it up for the thou - I wasn't particularly careful when I quite literally ripped it out of the 600 over 6 months ago - poor install by the previous owner and I swear it oiled the inside of the bike more than the chain :\

So, just waiting a few little spares from the Scottoiler site and I should be able to get it fitted :) Hopefully this will keep on top of the chain lube situation as I'm just not confident that the dry lubes are doing their jobs properly - this is mostly my fault as its not really the weather they should be used in...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 12 March 2014, 08:13:46 pm
what tail pack do you have on that nick?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lez72 on 12 March 2014, 10:17:01 pm
Took the boxeye out for a little 170 mile bimble around Derbyshire and Staffordshire. I observed 4 things,

1) It was foccing cold, even when the fog had cleared.

2) The state of the roads after our extremely wet winter is shocking.

3) Farmers love leaving shit all over the decent bends. 

4) I need a larger capacity bike for my daily runner. The boxeye feels far too frantic and revvy and does not promote a relaxing ride. I gave up on sportsbikes a few years back as they were only good at 2 things 1) Looking Awesome and 2) Going Fast. I then bought a Gen 1 Fazer and thought it was the answer. I still think that but I began to clean and polish, clean and polish and then clean and polish it some more whilst adding a few subtle modifications. I've cleaned it to the point of not wanting to use it other than in perfect conditions which invariably we seldom get. I therefore bought the boxeye as I wanted something to actually use that wasn't going to cost me the earth to buy and maintain and also it would allow me to keep the Gen 1 in mint condition. It fits that bill perfectly and I use it as often as work commitments allow. However, despite it being more comfortable (for me) than a sportsbike I find its engine has a very sporty nature. Most rides have therefore become very similar to those I used to have on my sportsbikes. Frantic, buzzy and draining.

Decisions, decisions  :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 13 March 2014, 06:11:19 pm





Went out for petrol & ended up doing 55 miles. :D


After yesterdays 300 miler i was just bimbling about today, down the Haven there werent any ships moving so made do with a little tug & a lineboat & a yacht.


Then went up the Presseli hills where i got a stunning view across to the coastline at Fishguard with fog lying within the valley & a rocky Bluestone crag sticking out....poor couple sitting on deck chairs by their campervan had heard me coming for miles so i apologised for the noise he he!.


Also faffed with suspension settings...felt a little soft yesterday so i adjusted to 1 stop from full on the rear & 3 rings on the front.....a bit stiff...have come down 1 on the back & 4 rings now showing.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 13 March 2014, 06:59:38 pm
This afternoon took the front wheel off , and took it to Morpheus motorcycles( top tip guys ) , it was a piece of glass embedded in the tyre , also the tyre valve was badly corroded which was causing the slow puncture  so they replaced the valve as well . Got home refitted wheel in the fading light  .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lez72 on 13 March 2014, 07:47:30 pm
Cleaned and fettled it after my ride yesterday. Its all spangly again now.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: taylor on 13 March 2014, 07:50:38 pm
nice memories of milford ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 13 March 2014, 08:58:41 pm
what tail pack do you have on that nick?

Sorry kitcrazy, was this aimed at me? If so, it's actually an Oxford tank bag. I put it on the back for day rides, makes it easier to fuel up. It sits on a bike blanket (one of those sticky, webby things) to protect the tail piece paint, and it is held in place with a cargo net. Of course you can get tail packs very similar, but I bought it to use in it's proper place for when I've got the camping gear loaded on the back too.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 13 March 2014, 09:07:52 pm
cool thanks mate sorry haven't worked out how to do all that link stuff yet :o
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 13 March 2014, 09:09:23 pm
nice memories of milford ;)


Ok Taylor..just for you..heres o e more pic of Milford...that just happens to have a close up of the noggyfighter :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 13 March 2014, 09:13:38 pm
what tail pack do you have on that nick?

Sorry kitcrazy, was this aimed at me? If so, it's actually an Oxford tank bag. I put it on the back for day rides, makes it easier to fuel up. It sits on a bike blanket (one of those sticky, webby things) to protect the tail piece paint, and it is held in place with a cargo net. Of course you can get tail packs very similar, but I bought it to use in it's proper place for when I've got the camping gear loaded on the back too.



think he meant devilsyam, nick.....silly old foccer has been scoffing too many pies lately and its starting to affect his mind   :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 13 March 2014, 09:17:43 pm
 :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 13 March 2014, 09:21:12 pm
Huh? Now I'm proper confused.... :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 13 March 2014, 09:28:04 pm
 :rollin Iam a bit slow tonight  :o......must be that sausage roll I had sunday.........bloody awfull    :lol


hey nick...I noticed devilsyam had a tidy tail pack on his gen2......kitcrazy is  on a pork pie diet at the momement and its affecting his judgement   
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: steeeve66 on 14 March 2014, 06:15:33 pm
New rear tyre and then MOT at the legend that is Neil at Urals opp Brands Hatch. Exup then started to rattle so had to put that right when I got home. Turned out the hex bolt holding the valve in place had worked loose - oddly there's no torque spec for it in Haynes(?).
Gorgeous weather.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 14 March 2014, 06:18:57 pm





Did 190 miles on the noggyfighter through wales on a bit of a Recce.




Was pretty much freezing cold fog for 2/3 of the trip but i wasnt turning back, im truelly cold to the core, still sat in all my thermals over an hour after getting home.nice hot bath required.




Ive managed to Rack up 800 miles since monday. :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 14 March 2014, 06:28:31 pm
I looked at my mighty Fazer thou and could have cried........foccin pishing down....been garaged since October and doing some serious cold turkey
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stinch182 on 14 March 2014, 07:20:50 pm
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/15/e8y4eqem.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/15/mu8a8u6a.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/15/by5u2ena.jpg)
Took mine apart to for new chain and sprockets also fitting new braided hoses .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: johnnyg on 14 March 2014, 07:50:23 pm
Fitted new clutch cable and cleaned up lever pivots etc., regreased it and took it out for a wee run just to test all was well of course.fe A bit chilly so only did about 50 miles, everything seemed good when I got home but had to take it out for another 20 just to make sure, it's a hard life :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 14 March 2014, 08:22:08 pm
Received my replacement fender from EBAY not bad for less than £ 30


original in place


(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/1898054_10152219707743260_1854586250_n.jpg)




Comparison shot
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1.0-9/1926763_10152219707818260_1623167215_n.jpg)


And fitted - came with the Monster Sticker doubt it will stay
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1920105_10152219707968260_1587565621_n.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 14 March 2014, 08:23:51 pm
That's nice! What bike is that from?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 14 March 2014, 08:30:20 pm





Hey Mark that is a top bargain you got there


I know how much they cost to buy new


I also know how much they cost to spray




Good result. :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gav on 14 March 2014, 09:59:58 pm
100mile round trip to Shaftesbury Dorset oooaarrrr get off my land
In the Freezing fog this morn.  Collected some spares from the office then back home.
Bloomin eck I had to ride a lot of the last leg with my visor up, heading into Shaftesbury as it was crazily dense fog and started to mist up inside nooooooo.  Ride back was better after a coffee and I'd thawed out my hands
I was hoping to take a spectacular photo of bike in the countryside but too foggy so photo when I got home instead

(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p426/yeogav/FZS600/DSC_0150_zpsx3ppreak.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/yeogav/media/FZS600/DSC_0150_zpsx3ppreak.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 14 March 2014, 10:15:01 pm
That's nice! What bike is that from?

It looks similar to the thou version
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 15 March 2014, 10:47:50 am
That's nice! What bike is that from?


AFAIK it is the  sport [size=78%]Front Fender[/size]


Midnight Black (BL2) 5RT-W0708-70-00 [/size][size=78%]£ 132.99[/size]


on page 102 of the accessory catalogue
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 15 March 2014, 05:49:56 pm
Another 150 miles on the fz1 with stinkerbell daughter as pillion.
Blackpool to Lancaster, up to milnthorpe, bowness, Ambleside, conniston, ulverston, saw my dad at the ice cream van in bardsea, then home again.
Daughter is knackered bless her!
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 15 March 2014, 07:50:21 pm
Went along a stretch of the Charlbury TT. Then came back the other way. Then turned around and did it again. Then turned back and did it once more. Tomorrow I might do the same.

I've been watching the video I took of it too.

Well, I like it!
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Post by: apage16 on 15 March 2014, 10:49:31 pm
My first ever trackday at Snetterton.


AMAZING day out.


Fog threatened to ruin the day, as well as freeze off my fingers.


Chicken strip ALL gone on the back tyre!


Legs sore today though.


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Post by: MarkWales on 16 March 2014, 08:38:45 am
apage16 - I really like your front Fog light
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Post by: stinch182 on 16 March 2014, 08:55:16 am
Yesterday a friend helped me fit my new did chain and sprockets and my wesmoto brake hoses . Chain was easy . Brake hoses took no time to fit but took forever to bleed ! They look great now ,amazing the difference a good chain makes .
Adz
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/16/amu2y5ev.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/16/vu8a6u2u.jpg)
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Post by: Dead Eye on 16 March 2014, 09:43:43 am
Fitted my scottoiler yesterday, but not entirely happy with the setup... I don't like the idea of the table ties or ugly straps and mounts for the injector but it may be necessary to keep the bastard thing in place...

As the weather improved significantly I ended up heading in to Wales - up to Monmouth, across to Abergavenny (road that I used had an appauling surface - won't be using that route again), then ended up in Brecon, down to... I have no idea where... across to Cardiff and home. A good 160~ miles covered :)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 16 March 2014, 10:03:18 am
Yesterday a friend helped me fit my new did chain and sprockets and my wesmoto brake hoses . Chain was easy . Brake hoses took no time to fit but took forever to bleed ! They look great now ,amazing the difference a good chain makes .
Adz
([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/16/amu2y5ev.jpg[/url])([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/16/vu8a6u2u.jpg[/url])


Hmmm, yes, looking forward to that "new chain kit" feeling myself. Was supposed to have been replaced yesterday, but the Renthal black rear sprocket didn't turn up, now turns out they don't do that one in black  :rolleyes
Just adjusted the old one - definitely on it's last legs. I had to use a compromise between being a little too tight on it's tight spot, and still a bit loose everywhere else to ensure I can ride it today - hope it's ok, sounds a bit slappy!
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Post by: red98 on 16 March 2014, 01:21:58 pm
Fitted  new, part worn  tyres and new chain and sprockets to my spare 600.....need to repair the previously bodged speedo drive and repair a crack in the front mudguard and then its getting close to mot time.... ;)
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Post by: Dead Eye on 16 March 2014, 02:13:29 pm
Accidentally ended up going out for a ride again today... seems a shame to waste the good weather on anything else ^^

Only did about 60-80 miles - up the A38 and back down the A46

But, for the first time since ownership, the thou forced me to the side of the road :( The gear selector came away from the mechanism - the bolt holder it on to the engine decided to make a bid for freedom. Thankfully had a few basic tools under the seat so was able to re-attach it and get myself home
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Post by: tex on 16 March 2014, 03:40:47 pm


  Had a nice ride round east herts with my son on the back, ended up at the silver ball, nice sunday dinner
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 16 March 2014, 04:50:17 pm
H's today, very busy unsurprisingly:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF3719_zps6c9a8dd4.jpg~original) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF3719_zps6c9a8dd4.jpg.html)

Pick of the bunch for me today was this nice ZRX - very clean, and with some nice touches:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF3721_zps15c2e5ac.jpg~original) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF3721_zps15c2e5ac.jpg.html)

Then up to Burford, Charlbury TT to A44, up to Moreton in Marsh, across to Cirencester, Lechlade and home. 145 miles in this beautiful summery weather, couldn't miss it! And, thank the Lord, the chain held out  :D

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Post by: mr self destruct on 16 March 2014, 05:31:33 pm
Accidentally ended up going out for a ride again today... seems a shame to waste the good weather on anything else ^^

Only did about 60-80 miles - up the A38 and back down the A46

But, for the first time since ownership, the thou forced me to the side of the road :( The gear selector came away from the mechanism - the bolt holder it on to the engine decided to make a bid for freedom. Thankfully had a few basic tools under the seat so was able to re-attach it and get myself home

I did pretty much the same this afternoon. Left work at 2.00 into gorgeous sunshine, so just had to go home via the scenic route. What's usually 20 mins between J5 and J2 of the M6 ended up as 2 1/2 hours from Castle Brom, up the A38 to Burton-on-Trent and down the A444 back to Coventry. Oddly enough it took me past my old test centre and along my Mod 2 route. Can you get nostalgic after only 9 months?  :D
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Post by: red98 on 16 March 2014, 05:39:41 pm
60 mile local bimble for me...tea at h's....must have just missed you nick....did'nt miss this trio of japanese classics though......
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 16 March 2014, 06:07:53 pm
Ha! Didn't get there til gone mid day as I raced to win a picture challenge elsewhere, raced home to post it, then went back out. Those three weren't there when I got there, but I've got a snap of that CB9 somewhere......

Here tis!

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF3622_zpsd99e858a.jpg~original) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF3622_zpsd99e858a.jpg.html)

Thought about giving you a buzz Paul, but figured you were busy as you didn't go with dazza, mids etc to Rye. I'll call or PM next time  :thumbup

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Post by: Gav on 16 March 2014, 06:21:16 pm
Fitted new Wezmoto carbon colour braided hoses and sprayed up the rear caliper(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/17/aduzu5u7.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/17/ahysyqum.jpg)
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Post by: red98 on 16 March 2014, 06:32:47 pm
Ha! Didn't get there til gone mid day as I raced to win a picture challenge elsewhere, raced home to post it, then went back out. Those three weren't there when I got there, but I've got a snap of that CB9 somewhere......

Here tis!

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF3622_zpsd99e858a.jpg~original[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF3622_zpsd99e858a.jpg.html[/url])

Thought about giving you a buzz Paul, but figured you were busy as you didn't go with dazza, mids etc to Rye. I'll call or PM next time  :thumbup


yep....was going to buzz you aswell  :rolleyes......gone 3 when I left home so a bit late.....spent time with my son out on our mountain bikes.....so, fettling the 600, mountain  biking with my son, sunday roast and a bimble on the mighty thou......nice day  :D
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Post by: mickvp on 16 March 2014, 07:35:46 pm
Pushed the bugger up two flights of stairs... Fat foccer it is. Lucky my bro was there to lend a hand.

More than made up for it when I took it out for the first run this month though, new chain and sprockets are running sweet.
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Post by: NorthWestern on 16 March 2014, 09:19:19 pm
Took my r1 forks and put new seals in, fitted .95 springs and fitted the whole lot to the fazer! Infinately better than std forks.  Decided to put more threads on the stem and cut the top off so we didnt need to use a spacer, meaning it is 12mm higher than a normal r1 fork install. Everything went smoothly....:)
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Post by: kawasutra on 16 March 2014, 09:35:53 pm
Lovely ride of about 80 miles, playing with tcl-svc200 sportscam.
Here's a screenshot. Me at lorenzo lean angle  :D
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Post by: mickvp on 16 March 2014, 10:14:44 pm
Just back home from an evening run. Stayed dry and the roads were ety all the way to arrochar.... Lovely stuff.
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Post by: unfazed on 16 March 2014, 10:20:30 pm
Beautiful morning and went to the West Cork Carr Rally near Clonakilty with my son on the Thou. Had some fun blowing a few Wannabe Rally Drivers into the weeds when they tried to out accelerate me when overtaking. :) Watched 3 stages and wandered home the Coast Road via the old head of Kinsale at a reasonable speed :eek. Did not see a Fazer all day, but met an older than me guy  :lol on an old XJ900 (pre diversion) which had just turned 100000miles when we stopped for coffee.
West Cork Rally 2014 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLwlHegWIz4#ws)


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Post by: bigbluebear on 17 March 2014, 05:28:44 pm
Fitted my new number plate and tax
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Post by: esetest on 17 March 2014, 07:07:02 pm
Got pulled over for a friendly chat( left my indicator on for a bit ) , given a leaflet for bikesafe show & track experience at Castle combe on the 12th April , and asked if I was interested in doing a bike safe course .
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Post by: noggythenog on 17 March 2014, 07:27:32 pm



Went to the garage to see about investigating a scraping or knocking noise from the front wheel, there is a little play in the wheel so bearing looks like could need done but also the noise is coming from where the famous speedo dog is located so maybe that is it.only happens when ignition is on as i am moving off i hear 1 to 3 like scrapes, like something under my mudguard.


Anyway they were too busy to whip the wheel off for me to look & i now cant get a 15mile lift back tomorrow so that i can drop it off to them.


So foc it i'll have a first attempt at taking my front wheel off in the garden & hopefully not have any dramas & have a look myself.




I also focced about with suspension settings...found my optimum for twisty roads.....3 from top on the rear spring & 5 rings showing on the front fork adjusters....or hard & soft which i find a strange combination........but it works. 8)






Also found out my Rosso 2 rear is now not MOT passable.....after an absolute max of 2500 miles...wont be buying them again thank you very much.
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Post by: stinch182 on 17 March 2014, 08:24:58 pm



Got pulled over for a friendly chat( left my indicator on for a bit ) , given a leaflet for bikesafe show & track experience at Castle combe on the 12th April , and asked if I was interested in doing a bike safe course .

I'm doing bikesafe at combe going with a few mates can't wait !
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Post by: esetest on 17 March 2014, 08:26:23 pm
Took my front off for the first time last week , lift the front end ( I used paving slabs under the exhaust ) , remove the hose holder bolts , remove the caliper bolts ,swing the calipers out the way ( goes without saying don't squeeze the brake lever ),  remove the pinch bolt , undo the axle( had to use my long wrench for this ) remove axle , remove wheel , remove collars from wheel( didn't want them falling out whilst transporting wheel ) and put on axle then refit axle



Went to the garage to see about investigating a scraping or knocking noise from the front wheel, there is a little play in the wheel so bearing looks like could need done but also the noise is coming from where the famous speedo dog is located so maybe that is it.only happens when ignition is on as i am moving off i hear 1 to 3 like scrapes, like something under my mudguard.


Anyway they were too busy to whip the wheel off for me to look & i now cant get a 15mile lift back tomorrow so that i can drop it off to them.


So foc it i'll have a first attempt at taking my front wheel off in the garden & hopefully not have any dramas & have a look myself.




I also focced about with suspension settings...found my optimum for twisty roads.....3 from top on the rear spring & 5 rings showing on the front fork adjusters....or hard & soft which i find a strange combination........but it works. 8)






Also found out my Rosso 2 rear is now not MOT passable.....after an absolute max of 2500 miles...wont be buying them again thank you very much.
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Post by: esetest on 17 March 2014, 08:30:51 pm
I will try to go as long as I don't have to work .



Got pulled over for a friendly chat( left my indicator on for a bit ) , given a leaflet for bikesafe show & track experience at Castle combe on the 12th April , and asked if I was interested in doing a bike safe course .

I'm doing bikesafe at combe going with a few mates can't wait !
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Post by: noggythenog on 17 March 2014, 08:31:27 pm





Cheers esetest


Good instructions mate. :thumbup


There's always a first time for everything & ive got a haynes just to double check stuff.
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Post by: MarkWales on 18 March 2014, 07:22:11 pm

So I have had a bit of a miss fire on the bike and when I drained the carburetor  bowls found I had a large amount of water and rust bubbles. When I checked the clear fuel filter I have installed I could see the orange going through the filter (not good)decided to book the bike in to have the carburetors cleaned and balanced - beyond my current ability.




In preparation for this I today drained and removed the tank then flushed the tank with detergent and plenty of water once fully dried out replaced the fuel.




There was about a litre of really contaminated crap I removed from the tank  :eek




When flushing out the tank I saw what looked to be more like flakes of fish food than rust.




Fuel going through the filter now flows clear as hoped. need to use the thing more to prevent this happening again!

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Post by: kitcrazy on 18 March 2014, 10:24:24 pm
got 100 quid fine and 3 points coming home from work :\
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Post by: ChristoT on 18 March 2014, 10:40:53 pm
got 100 quid fine and 3 points coming home from work :\

Ouch.  :(

Speeding?
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Post by: kitcrazy on 18 March 2014, 10:48:32 pm
yep they said 67 in a 30 coming up blackheath so think i was lucky to get away with that :o wanted to get home to watch the motogp review :\
the vid looked good they was chasing me for about a mile they said :lol
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Post by: red98 on 19 March 2014, 06:34:53 am
FOC........67 in a 30.........think you were lucky with a fine there matey  ;)
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Post by: Skippernick on 19 March 2014, 07:11:34 am
yep they said 67 in a 30 coming up blackheath so think i was lucky to get away with that :o wanted to get home to watch the motogp review :\
the vid looked good they was chasing me for about a mile they said :lol


Not sure i wold be proud of that.
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Post by: kitcrazy on 19 March 2014, 07:54:19 am
yer was abit luck there.not proud off it ridding like a dick lesson learnt :o
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 19 March 2014, 05:45:04 pm
Did a short run up to Kenilworth castle today, and had a nice stroll around in the sunshine. Lots of snaps taken, here's one of castle and bike:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF3768_zps6603af9c.jpg~original) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF3768_zps6603af9c.jpg.html)

And then rode to Warwick to try to get pics of that castle, but only one view available without paying £6 for the castle car park  :eek

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF3773_zpsaccdac5d.jpg~original) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF3773_zpsaccdac5d.jpg.html)

Had to stop briefly on a bridge on double yellow lines to get this shot. I have visited the castle before, and it is worth paying for a proper day out, and I will again sometime as I didn't have a camera with me last time.

Another interesting building in Warwick - the Lord Leycester Hospital:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF3777_zps427309e7.jpg~original) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF3777_zps427309e7.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF3780_zps2359cbd4.jpg~original) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF3780_zps2359cbd4.jpg.html)
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Post by: mr self destruct on 19 March 2014, 09:22:11 pm
You didn't visit Brinklow castle while you were up here?  :lol

Today I found out why my immobiliser wasn't working, I emailed bikealarmman.com and was told that sometimes the backup fuse blows if it's not upgraded.

So folks with Metasystem alarms, make sure you have a 15A backup fuse, not the standard 10A!  :D
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Post by: Skippernick on 19 March 2014, 10:50:28 pm
yer was abit luck there.not proud off it ridding like a dick lesson learnt :o


As long as you learn from it.
With 2 little girls I know just get so scared of speeding vehicles  in 30 zones for them or any other children.
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Post by: esetest on 19 March 2014, 11:21:10 pm
Used it to do a small job over the other side of Bristol , first time on motorway since having the front wheel off .
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Post by: NorthWestern on 20 March 2014, 08:54:40 am
Got the pegs down!  Well the right hand one.  Damp roundabout! roll on the summer. brrrrr
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Post by: noggythenog on 20 March 2014, 09:12:26 am
Used it to do a small job over the other side of Bristol , first time on motorway since having the front wheel off .


Your wheel didnt fall off then....that's good coz i followed your instructions :lol
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Post by: esetest on 20 March 2014, 12:29:01 pm
Lol , though  it was on my mind , whenever I do any jobs on the bike be it changing oil , coolant ,  taking things off , I do check for leaks and nothings loose for a few weeks after .            Going to the Ace on Sunday so that will highlight any issues .
 
Used it to do a small job over the other side of Bristol , first time on motorway since having the front wheel off .


Your wheel didnt fall off then....that's good coz i followed your instructions :lol
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Post by: mickvp on 22 March 2014, 06:36:22 pm
washed it, and just got it covered up again before the rain started. hopefully get it polished and sealed tomorrow to get it looking sharp  8)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 22 March 2014, 06:43:40 pm
New chain kit fitted - not sure that it's the chain I would have preferred; the mechanic I use got a DID VX for it, instead of a VM, which is what I thought it should be. I think it should be ok though, maybe won't last quite so long. Unbelievable state the old chain was in, after riding through flooded roads and not getting to clean it immediately afterwards. Still, those were, I think, the original chain and sprockets, 27.000 miles-ish, so not bad for a bike with no auto-oiler.
And now washed and shiny again. Happiness is a clean, shiny  :faz   :)
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Post by: mickvp on 22 March 2014, 06:55:56 pm
Happiness is a clean, shiny  :faz   :)

Amen Brother!
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Post by: stevierst on 22 March 2014, 08:35:32 pm
Took it for a spin to glasson dock with my bro-in-law with the intent on hitting the lakes.
Just tucking into my sausage butty when the heavens opened. No choice but to ride it home again. Arse!
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Post by: unfazed on 22 March 2014, 09:01:50 pm
New chain kit fitted - not sure that it's the chain I would have preferred; the mechanic I use got a DID VX for it, instead of a VM, which is what I thought it should be. I think it should be ok though, maybe won't last quite so long. Unbelievable state the old chain was in, after riding through flooded roads and not getting to clean it immediately afterwards. Still, those were, I think, the original chain and sprockets, 27.000 miles-ish, so not bad for a bike with no auto-oiler.
And now washed and shiny again. Happiness is a clean, shiny  :faz   :)

Curiosity got the better of me after reading your post about the VX or VM , so I looked up the DID website. The last chain I bought for the Fzs1000 was a VX.
http://www.didchain.com/images/usaSpecs2014.jpg (http://www.didchain.com/images/usaSpecs2014.jpg)
Reading this it appears that the VX is stronger then the VM. A sigh of relief here  :)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 22 March 2014, 09:26:38 pm
Curiosity got the better of me after reading your post about the VX or VM , so I looked up the DID website. The last chain I bought for the Fzs1000 was a VX.
[url]http://www.didchain.com/images/usaSpecs2014.jpg[/url] ([url]http://www.didchain.com/images/usaSpecs2014.jpg[/url])
Reading this it appears that the VX is stronger then the VM. A sigh of relief here  :)


Phew! here too! My memory seems to be failing me  :rolleyes

Thanks for that unfazed. Whatever it was.  :lol
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Post by: mr self destruct on 23 March 2014, 08:36:17 am
Took it out after fitting my Motad downpipes, and it's all good now.  :D
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Post by: red98 on 23 March 2014, 09:37:49 am
fitted standard can and checked tyre pressures.......biker down course on tuesday so what to make the right impression  :D
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Post by: NorthWestern on 23 March 2014, 01:12:49 pm
Took it for a run over trough of bowland.  Snow in the hills in the distance! Carried on to devils bridge. Saw another fazer 1000
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Post by: bigbluebear on 23 March 2014, 01:35:40 pm
Took the mighty Fazer thou out on its first run since October , didn't get very far as rev needle indicating exup seized.....another trip to the garage required :'(
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Post by: mickvp on 23 March 2014, 03:11:15 pm
Got a quick fly round with some super resin polish, and got 3 coats of paint onto one side of the engine, was just about to start the second side of the engine when the heavens opened (luckily that side is not too bad). Cover is now strapped over it tightly.
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Post by: Mattsplat on 23 March 2014, 03:15:14 pm
Ordered some Renthal 755's for the GenII  :)
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Post by: pilgo on 23 March 2014, 03:32:41 pm
found a thunderace torque arm on fleabay for my fazer thou rear caliper upgrade,just need the braided line and new pads and then get it fitted.
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Post by: Davebo on 23 March 2014, 07:29:13 pm
Bumped my head on it whilst getting the lock off my push bike.

Worse still, had the helmet cam on.

Doh!!
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Post by: Fazer Forever on 23 March 2014, 07:31:25 pm
Stripped my rear end for Fazer Thou shock up-grade.
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Post by: esetest on 23 March 2014, 07:55:04 pm
Rode it  to my first trip to the Ace and back .
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Post by: Doddsie on 23 March 2014, 08:03:25 pm
Front wheel rim stickers...



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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 23 March 2014, 08:20:47 pm
Much classier than 50p-shaped wheel stripes!  :thumbup
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Post by: Skippernick on 23 March 2014, 08:46:24 pm
Got a quick fly round with some super resin polish, and got 3 coats of paint onto one side of the engine, was just about to start the second side of the engine when the heavens opened (luckily that side is not too bad). Cover is now strapped over it tightly.


oh which engine paint did you use, my nextish job.
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Post by: t140 on 24 March 2014, 11:43:36 am
First decent run of the year yesterday, port william via girvan and newton stewart then down to port patrick and back up the coast via stranraer and girvan, a couple showers but nothing serious, about two hundred miles all in :) .and ordered a new front tyre this morning a pilot road 3 £99 fitted which i thought was an OK price
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Post by: Dave48 on 24 March 2014, 11:59:47 am
Connected to the Optimate as the alarm/immobiliser likes to discharge the battery.
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Post by: kitcrazy on 24 March 2014, 08:26:47 pm
took the misses to the burnham bends today.first time shes been on the bike for a year. :rolleyes
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Post by: mickvp on 24 March 2014, 08:35:46 pm
Got a quick fly round with some super resin polish, and got 3 coats of paint onto one side of the engine, was just about to start the second side of the engine when the heavens opened (luckily that side is not too bad). Cover is now strapped over it tightly.


oh which engine paint did you use, my nextish job.

Hycote High Temp black paint. turned out good :)
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Post by: Stradaman on 24 March 2014, 08:43:39 pm
The Burnham bends have been rather busy since the sun came out. :)
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Post by: Red Ceri on 24 March 2014, 08:46:01 pm
Bought pair of 2nd hand mirrors for £25 to replace the one that popped its pivot yesterday before my run to the Ace Cafe, got two fairing infills from the same chap with intact brackets and no splits, for an extra £25, result.
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Post by: midden on 24 March 2014, 10:30:47 pm
Front wheel rim stickers...

Ooo I like them
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 24 March 2014, 10:52:31 pm
Front wheel rim stickers...

Ooo I like them

Ditto!

I'll have to put those on the VFR wheel to confuse the shit out of people!  :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 24 March 2014, 10:56:22 pm
Front wheel rim stickers...

Ooo I like them

Ditto!

I'll have to put those on the VFR wheel to confuse the shit out of people!  :lol :lol
Why, do you get much traffic through your bedroom/project work centre?
 Coz they sure won't be seeing them on any PICS  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 24 March 2014, 11:05:43 pm
Front wheel rim stickers...

Ooo I like them

Ditto!

I'll have to put those on the VFR wheel to confuse the shit out of people!  :lol :lol
Why, do you get much traffic through your bedroom/project work centre?
 Coz they sure won't be seeing them on any PICS  ;)

I just uploaded some more, you muppet!  :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 25 March 2014, 12:18:14 am
Removed the disused exup cables, and got my heated grips working just as the weather gets better [yay]
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 25 March 2014, 04:43:33 pm
Changed the air filter :)

Ok, that may be "big whoop!" from some of you, but it's the first real "get the top off and do something" I've actually done on the bike instead of taking it to a stealer.

I was going to do an oil and filter change too, but whilst looking at the details online and in the Haynes Book I realised I might need a new sealing washer for the plug and I didn't have one, so can someone please let me know what I'll need and where I can get one?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 25 March 2014, 04:49:03 pm
Changed the air filter :)

Ok, that may be "big whoop!" from some of you, but it's the first real "get the top off and do something" I've actually done on the bike instead of taking it to a stealer.

I was going to do an oil and filter change too, but whilst looking at the details online and in the Haynes Book I realised I might need a new sealing washer for the plug and I didn't have one, so can someone please let me know what I'll need and where I can get one?


Nice one graham




If i can do it then so can anyone.....not sure about the washer....they are called crush washers....quite thick but lighweight & of course crush up on tightening to give a good seal...i should think a decent hardware shop, a locally tylpe one should have them or of course a stealer can charge a fortune.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: thunderpantz on 25 March 2014, 05:31:13 pm
Did a test fit of a replacement end can (Dan Moto Carbon GP) is a little bit 'loud'. Ordered a baffle while i figure out a mounting solution :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 25 March 2014, 07:28:55 pm
Changed the air filter :)

Ok, that may be "big whoop!" from some of you, but it's the first real "get the top off and do something" I've actually done on the bike instead of taking it to a stealer.

I was going to do an oil and filter change too, but whilst looking at the details online and in the Haynes Book I realised I might need a new sealing washer for the plug and I didn't have one, so can someone please let me know what I'll need and where I can get one?


I've reused mine 3 times now. You watch that will jinx it now. :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 25 March 2014, 07:40:25 pm
Yeah, I'm pretty good at conveniently "forgetting" to buy replacement crush washers. Be this for the sump plug, banjo bolts on brake lines, or just about any other bolt I undo... so far no issues... but most of them haven't been in an atrocious state. The worst I've noted came from my sisters brake calipers on her car but they appear to be holding still...

Edit: I am in no way suggesting you shouldn't replace them  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Looney tune on 25 March 2014, 09:14:29 pm
Took it out for it's first spin of 2014  :woot
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: nsr500v4 on 25 March 2014, 09:19:44 pm
Got it serviced, MOT'd, new brake lines for the annual trip to the TT.......not long now!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 25 March 2014, 09:54:38 pm
Yeah, I'm pretty good at conveniently "forgetting" to buy replacement crush washers.

Just found one on eBay for £1.69 plus £1.10 P&P, so ordered it :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 25 March 2014, 09:55:36 pm
Fowlers , sell the crush washers , can't remember the price .
Changed the air filter :)

Ok, that may be "big whoop!" from some of you, but it's the first real "get the top off and do something" I've actually done on the bike instead of taking it to a stealer.

I was going to do an oil and filter change too, but whilst looking at the details online and in the Haynes Book I realised I might need a new sealing washer for the plug and I didn't have one, so can someone please let me know what I'll need and where I can get one?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 25 March 2014, 10:31:24 pm
Yeah, I'm pretty good at conveniently "forgetting" to buy replacement crush washers.

Just found one on eBay for £1.69 plus £1.10 P&P, so ordered it :thumbup

For just the washer?! Yeah... I'm gonna stick to my plan of being a cheap arse  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 25 March 2014, 11:28:29 pm
Rode down to marlow fire station for the biker down course....well worth doing   ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: thunderpantz on 26 March 2014, 11:58:11 am
Been for a blast to Blithfield Reservoir. Nice empty roads :D


(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/20140326_105403_zps94ivkldk.jpg) (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/edd_summers_101/media/20140326_105403_zps94ivkldk.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 26 March 2014, 12:43:59 pm
Just found one on eBay for £1.69 plus £1.10 P&P, so ordered it :thumbup

For just the washer?! Yeah... I'm gonna stick to my plan of being a cheap arse  :lol

Better than the £5+ that some were asking...!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: karlo on 26 March 2014, 02:37:52 pm
Been for a blast to Blithfield Reservoir. Nice empty roads :D


([url]http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/20140326_105403_zps94ivkldk.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s40.photobucket.com/user/edd_summers_101/media/20140326_105403_zps94ivkldk.jpg.html[/url])




I know it well.  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Mattsplat on 26 March 2014, 02:47:43 pm
Waiting for my new Renthal 755's for the GenII.

I'm thinking the throttle cables might be too short so I've blagged a cheap set of Bandit risers just in case my OEM ones are too long.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 26 March 2014, 05:34:45 pm
Yeah, I'm pretty good at conveniently "forgetting" to buy replacement crush washers.

Just found one on eBay for £1.69 plus £1.10 P&P, so ordered it :thumbup
Surprisingly my local Yamaha dealer only charges 60p for a crush washer(sump plug type)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 26 March 2014, 06:10:43 pm
Rode it through a blizzard on Fish Hill  :eek

Wasn't expecting that!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Jdalt on 26 March 2014, 08:09:12 pm
Went for a quick blast to the Horseshoe Pass


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1nyMgKDAVc&feature=em-upload_owner (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1nyMgKDAVc&feature=em-upload_owner)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 26 March 2014, 08:54:22 pm
picked it up from garage with MOT and service done


Last night took part in Biker Down - well worth the time
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: the voices on 26 March 2014, 09:54:39 pm
went into workshop to get some tile grout and gave the fazer a pat on the tank, hell knows why i gave it a pat  :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 27 March 2014, 03:15:41 pm





Ordered a set of Michellin pilot road 3's to get fitted to the noggyfighter tomorrow. 8) .....in Newport.




So whoever buys my bike end of season will still have plenty tread ;)


Will be a nice 150 mile ride through mid wales to get there. :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 27 March 2014, 04:19:35 pm
Fitted some el - cheapo levers from Hong Kong, feel a bit cheap,  look ok but for £18 delivered work out a fraction of the price of ASV or equivalent. Will see how they hold up.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 27 March 2014, 05:00:28 pm
Did the oil and filter change that I would have done previously had I realised I needed the crush washer sooner!

There was one more small glitch, I didn't realise until I started that the oil filter removal tool took a 3/8" fitting, but the socket set and torque wrench I have are both 1/2" fittings, so I had to go to a local shop and pay an exhorbitant amount (£7.15!) for an adapter :(

Still, once I'd done that it went pretty smoothly :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gav on 27 March 2014, 10:03:27 pm
Today went n Mot'd my '00 FZS600 and passed no problem.   Having it sail through the MOT made it all worth while sorting the suspension and swingarm roller bearings n shafts n bushes + a splatter of good ol' TLC. Nice! all up together ready for the warmer season.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bristol banger on 27 March 2014, 11:02:09 pm
Replaced the exup cables on my son's fazer thou. While the tank was off I thought I'd give the carbs a once over as I was planning to install an ivans kit, turns out the previous owner had already had it done :) Although the slider springs were different lengths :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 28 March 2014, 01:33:50 am
Yeah, I'm pretty good at conveniently "forgetting" to buy replacement crush washers.

Just found one on eBay for £1.69 plus £1.10 P&P, so ordered it :thumbup
Surprisingly my local Yamaha dealer only charges 60p for a crush washer(sump plug type)
more like a reasonable price. best tell him to stock up the foccers could be coming his way lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 28 March 2014, 06:20:52 am





Ordered a set of Michellin pilot road 3's to get fitted to the noggyfighter tomorrow. 8) .....in Newport.


There is a major Honda dealer in Newport,check the range out,,too many to choose from :)




So whoever buys my bike end of season will still have plenty tread ;)


Will be a nice 150 mile ride through mid wales to get there. :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 28 March 2014, 10:25:11 am





Ordered a set of Michellin pilot road 3's to get fitted to the noggyfighter tomorrow. 8) .....in Newport.


There is a major Honda dealer in Newport,check the range out,,too many to choose from :)




So whoever buys my bike end of season will still have plenty tread ;)


Will be a nice 150 mile ride through mid wales to get there. :)
Do u use invisible fonts now Slim?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 28 March 2014, 06:01:40 pm





I rode the noggyfighter to Newport Gwent for new tyres...via scenic route so Haverfordwest-Carmarthen-Llandovery-Brecon-Abergavenny-Newport.....130 miles....froze my tits off...was foccin cold, raining....then sleet :eek .......i was in a bad way. :(


Got to the sanctuary of the warm dealers...coffee & bacon roll & it was pissing down so much i didn't wanna go on any test rides....no fun on an unfamiliar bike in those conditions when i'm a fair weather hooner.


Did lots of bike mooching...then bombed it back to base on the Motorway...got to practice some filtering (bikes rule)......new Michellin road smart 3's seem nice so far...scrubbed in in the wet & i didn't fall off.


High pitched noise from tyre chafing my front fender aint good...i need to look at that...possibly elongate the mount hole so i can get more clearance.






So.....foccin freezing....seen lots of bikes...didnt ride them.....got to practice some winter riding skills.....plus motorway filtering skills.......Noggyfighter is stonking as usual 8)




Bill-cheers for honda advice...gonna go there on the 13th when i shall will the weather to be nice.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 28 March 2014, 06:10:38 pm
I presume you mean Pilot Road 3s. :)
Was there anywhere closer to home to get the tyres? :eek
Out of curiosity how much did they cost and how much to have them fitted?
My son now lives in Abergavenny and uses the Fazer 400, but does not know any of the bike shops in south Wales other than M&P

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 28 March 2014, 06:17:54 pm
I presume you mean Pilot Road 3s. :)
Was there anywhere closer to home to get the tyres? :eek
Out of curiosity how much did they cost and how much to have them fitted?
My son now lives in Abergavenny and uses the Fazer 400, but does not know any of the bike shops in south Wales other than M&P


Ye that's the ones  :pokefun


£263 fitted mr unfazed & the shop was south wales superbikes in the industrial estate in newport.


Kind of had grand visions of test rides on all the bikes but that wasnt to be plus i had already booked in & stubbornly refused to throw in the towel.....i am quite thin on the ground for bike shops in west wales though....swansea closer but not a yam dealer although JT's still looks quite good.




Dirty noggyfighter still does me proud. :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 28 March 2014, 06:23:49 pm



Ps-unfazed...if he takes the A road from Aber to Newport...the one off the dodgy, funny skee wif roundabout & heads south towards the m4 then when you get to Newport you actually look out for signs for the M4 east to the bridge...seems strange to go back outta newport but you do (i k ow coz i got lost for half an hour & couldnt see either :rolleyes )...then after the tunnel going east it is the next turn off & you head for the industrial estate.


Hope that helps a little bit......cant be any more than 25 minutes from Aber i reckon.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 28 March 2014, 07:59:15 pm
Thanks for the info. noggy, I will pass it on. :)

That Dirty Noggyfighter is a spotless compared to mine at the moment  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 28 March 2014, 09:32:20 pm
nice front fender noggy - Mine has rubbed a little and think I may have to elongate the holes a tad also


heres mine I think they are the same - are you running standard size tyre?


(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1.0-9/1920105_10152219707968260_1587565621_n.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 28 March 2014, 10:11:13 pm
Ye standard tyre size mate...but when i fitted it my tyre was already worn...i have had strange noises...more from stones at low speeds...but getting the new tyre has turned it into a screamer...foccin embarasment :o


Im torn between looking at it tomorrow...then going out in the sun


Orrrrrrrrrr




Going out in the sun anyway & looking at it whenever :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 29 March 2014, 07:39:37 am
Nothing !!!!! :lol


But i must check the front pads,pistons for ease of movement.


make a helmet mount for my camera.


Look at the baffle,,or where it should be,, :)


thats after i have walked the dogs,cooked bacon n egss, wrote 3 invoices,been to bleed a boiler,dropped off an invoice,bought a carpet,buy dog food,then dig a small flower bed :eek ,,,must put the wheel back on the trailer too. :o



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 29 March 2014, 08:59:23 am
Nothing yet, but might take the tent to Wales this afternoon - would be a shame to waste what promises to be a nice weekend  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 29 March 2014, 02:23:43 pm
Yeah, I'm pretty good at conveniently "forgetting" to buy replacement crush washers.

Just found one on eBay for £1.69 plus £1.10 P&P, so ordered it :thumbup
Surprisingly my local Yamaha dealer only charges 60p for a crush washer(sump plug type)
more like a reasonable price. best tell him to stock up the foccers could be coming his way lol

£1:13 at my yam dealer. Reading manual it implies renewal isn't necessarily needed
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 29 March 2014, 02:49:54 pm





Gonna take mine to work tonight....got a call & there's sickness cover going......a new bike wont pay for itself.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Mattsplat on 29 March 2014, 02:53:57 pm
Fitted my new Renthal 755's and they looked stupid on the OEM tall risers  :rolleyes

Ripped everything back off and sourced some shorter Bandit risers, just waiting for them to arrive so I can enjoy the sunshine  :)

(http://i62.tinypic.com/muv5ee.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 29 March 2014, 03:38:04 pm
Washed it , polished it , applied GT85 to metal parts( not discs) , applied WD40 silicone bike shine to rubber(not tyres)  and plastics , polished exhaust , cleaned and lubed chain , checked coolant and oil levels . 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 29 March 2014, 03:57:59 pm
Pushed back the rubber boots on the Coil end of the Plug caps and coated the area with Vaseline.
That will stop the water getting in and causing the rough running. :)
Replaced my worn clutch lever, clutch back to normal feel again. :D
Difficult to see the hole wear in the picture, but the difference is always amazing
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 29 March 2014, 08:17:39 pm
took the other half down to rye today she's still not very comfortable on the back :( got to fit a back box and see if that helps?and she says the seats to hard :\ only did 140 miles there and back our tour to france this summer is not looking good if i cant make it more comfy :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 29 March 2014, 08:21:05 pm
took the other half down to rye today she's still not very comfortable on the back :( got to fit a back box and see if that helps?and she says the seats to hard :\ only did 140 miles there and back our tour to france this summer is not looking good if i cant make it more comfy :\

Tape a cushion to her backside!  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 29 March 2014, 08:23:51 pm
mouth more like then she could'nt keep moaning about my bike :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 29 March 2014, 08:28:22 pm
You will just have to trade it for the real Fazer. You know, the one with the carburettors and real seat. :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: jason1 on 29 March 2014, 09:00:06 pm
Stripped rear caliper , needed a major clean and new seals, plus one new piston as the old one was marked badly.
Lucky i did this too as both pistons were missing any form of dust seal, just crud.


Then took her for a spin and rear brake works a treat. Should be ok for MOT in a few weeks. :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Bubs348 on 29 March 2014, 09:05:10 pm
Took the bastard data tool alarm off , would not disarm , in the wheely bin now, hurry tomorrow for a ride  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: devilsyam on 29 March 2014, 09:57:13 pm
been messing

(https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1.0-9/10153145_10152100265558800_997705698_n.jpg)

wiv both bikes

(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t31.0-8/1966229_10152065351713800_1374425415_o.jpg)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 29 March 2014, 10:07:40 pm
How does the top one work Devilsyam, theres no chain on the sprocket?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: devilsyam on 29 March 2014, 10:18:51 pm
as i said been messing work in progress
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazer0596 on 29 March 2014, 11:06:17 pm
Today i decided to give my 2005 fazer a good deep clean including
Polishing the exhaust and the manifold. There i found a problem!!
On the nearside downpipe there is a crack. It goes all around the pipe. Anyideas how serious this is and how it can be sorted please?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Red Ceri on 30 March 2014, 12:42:06 am
Went to Ilford to pick up some pannier liners for my Givi E41 panniers, forgot how wide they make the bike and tagged a couple of mirrors when filtering on A12.
 
Tomorrow pick up a set of 2001 R1 forks with modified Fazer lower yoke and CNC top yoke.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 30 March 2014, 03:29:41 am
Fitted my new Renthal 755's and they looked stupid on the OEM tall risers  :rolleyes

Ripped everything back off and sourced some shorter Bandit risers, just waiting for them to arrive so I can enjoy the sunshine  :)

([url]http://i62.tinypic.com/muv5ee.jpg[/url])

Didn't you take a pic with them fitted for future comparison?

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Mattsplat on 30 March 2014, 08:16:24 am
No, I was too busy hating it to take pics.
I should have but I just wanted the monstrous original risers off  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 30 March 2014, 03:10:16 pm

Surprisingly my local Yamaha dealer only charges 60p for a crush washer(sump plug type)
more like a reasonable price. best tell him to stock up the foccers could be coming his way lol

£1:13 at my yam dealer. Reading manual it implies renewal isn't necessarily needed

It might not be, but given it's the first time I've done my own oil and filter change a couple of quid extra for peace of mind was worth it.

Anyway, I rode it to Bristol and back over Friday and Saturday and it ran fine, so I'm happy :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 30 March 2014, 04:18:04 pm
Washed it, a weeks worth (and the rest) of winter commute coloured my drive!


Finished these bad boys


(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5274/13512494925_b0a75cbf95.jpg)


Got an Akrapovic + titanium linkpipe on the way to replace my bashed dusbin stock silencer.


Should start looking decent soon :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 30 March 2014, 04:59:41 pm
Washed it, a weeks worth (and the rest) of winter commute coloured my drive!


Finished these bad boys


(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5274/13512494925_b0a75cbf95.jpg)


Got an Akrapovic + titanium linkpipe on the way to replace my bashed dusbin stock silencer.


Should start looking decent soon :)
Be sure to post a picture of your end can when you get it (bike porn) :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 30 March 2014, 05:38:49 pm
took the other half down to rye today she's still not very comfortable on the back :( got to fit a back box and see if that helps?and she says the seats to hard :\ only did 140 miles there and back our tour to france this summer is not looking good if i cant make it more comfy :\
Kit No offence but I think you should learn to cook and scrub and your good lady should learn to ride so she can replace you on our rideouts.
This idea has 2 benefits
1. easier on your shocks
2.easier on my eyes (since I'm always chasing)
 ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 30 March 2014, 05:41:36 pm

Surprisingly my local Yamaha dealer only charges 60p for a crush washer(sump plug type)
more like a reasonable price. best tell him to stock up the foccers could be coming his way lol

£1:13 at my yam dealer. Reading manual it implies renewal isn't necessarily needed

It might not be, but given it's the first time I've done my own oil and filter change a couple of quid extra for peace of mind was worth it.

Anyway, I rode it to Bristol and back over Friday and Saturday and it ran fine, so I'm happy :)
Make ya right regardless of first time or not.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 30 March 2014, 06:33:03 pm
took the other half down to rye today she's still not very comfortable on the back :( got to fit a back box and see if that helps?and she says the seats to hard :\ only did 140 miles there and back our tour to france this summer is not looking good if i cant make it more comfy :\
Kit No offence but I think you should learn to cook and scrub and your good lady should learn to ride so she can replace you on our rideouts.
This idea has 2 benefits
1. easier on your shocks
2.easier on my eyes (since I'm always chasing)
 ;)
3. red98 gets to eat
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 30 March 2014, 07:45:53 pm
 :rollin :rollin :rollin perv ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 30 March 2014, 07:47:05 pm
Got out 9am rode to Worcester with mate on his CG 125-spent some time there & rode to Stourport  then Bewdley-where we met a nice old fellow with a 65 Triumph Thunderbird. Rode up west side of Severn Valley to Bridgnorth. Saw the steam trains, crossed the river & dropped into the bikers café at Quatford on the Kidderminster road. Met a fellow foccer with a 51 plate yellow(SLOW?)Foxeye. Admired the eye candy(Bikes & biker babes) had some food then dropped back down the A458 to Kinver Edge/Stourbridge/Black Country& home. Ended up resetting his contact breaker points on the Honda as they had closed up reducing his "power" on the hills. A good day out! :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 30 March 2014, 08:47:29 pm
removed the slightly damaged Speedometer Rotor - Might be the problem


(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140330_192226_zpsdsjmdoay.jpg) (http://s657.photobucket.com/user/mw51vtr/media/bike%20stuff/20140330_192226_zpsdsjmdoay.jpg.html)


Off to source one in the morning



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilgo on 30 March 2014, 08:58:20 pm
got bike all ready for a 3 1/2 hour round trip to see my mum for mothers day (somerset to east berkshire),went to get my lid/boots out of the airing cuboard and found water pissing down the wall   :eek ,boots are half full of water,thankfully the lid was only slightly wet. so spent the morning trying to stop the water and get in touch with my landlords who live below and who's kitchen ceiling is ruined from the water and so never got to do the trip,gutted.
 
 
 
 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 30 March 2014, 08:59:35 pm
Washed it
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr61/slimwilly/3003142_zps4d336960.jpg) (http://s470.photobucket.com/user/slimwilly/media/3003142_zps4d336960.jpg.html)
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr61/slimwilly/3003141_zpsfdf4c373.jpg) (http://s470.photobucket.com/user/slimwilly/media/3003141_zpsfdf4c373.jpg.html)


Then rode it to Hereford,  Abergavenny Oasis cafe,quick stop then up to Talgarth,Hay on Wye back to Leominster.

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90 Miles of wayyheyyy,  left at 5.30 pm,,quiet roads,still a few bikes about,,,warm tyres :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 30 March 2014, 09:11:03 pm
removed the slightly damaged Speedometer Rotor - Might be the problem


([url]http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140330_192226_zpsdsjmdoay.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s657.photobucket.com/user/mw51vtr/media/bike%20stuff/20140330_192226_zpsdsjmdoay.jpg.html[/url])


Off to source one in the morning



Bit o tape it'll be fine! :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 30 March 2014, 09:14:40 pm
got bike all ready for a 3 1/2 hour round trip to see my mum for mothers day (somerset to east berkshire),went to get my lid/boots out of the airing cuboard and found water pissing down the wall   :eek ,boots are half full of water,thankfully the lid was only slightly wet. so spent the morning trying to stop the water and get in touch with my landlords who live below and who's kitchen ceiling is ruined from the water and so never got to do the trip,gutted.


This is the most imaginative excuse for getting outta mothers day that i've heard so far. :lol




What will you use next year?


500 miles iaway i went from my mum......but i cant escape the mother in law.....or the dreaded "other mother"
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 30 March 2014, 09:18:12 pm



Hey slim...nice hand guards...i could do with them.


Nowt like a late afternoon spin.


Hope next weekend is decent for some more spins. 8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: carlos on 31 March 2014, 09:44:32 pm
dropped the fazer inside my garage fell into the wife's gardening tools fks sake i'm a clumsy old fker
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 31 March 2014, 09:52:49 pm
Took my late daughter in laws sister who is with us for her first anniversary to visit the birth place of Henry Fords Grand Father " Any colour you like as long as its black" and then to see the famous Drombeg stone circle which is dated around 1000BC and the still intact Fulacht Fiadh (Cooking Pit)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 01 April 2014, 04:48:29 pm
This is a tale of not what I did with my Fazer but what I did in the name of 'our' Fazer :)


Coming out from Aldi having purchased a paddock stand (not sure of full value given the centre stand) I spied acroos the car park a man about to get on his clean red boxeye.  I walked over to him and ask if he was a foccer.
Ok I lied, I asked him if he was a member of the fazer owner club. I told him it was an online forum full of interesting information and people and that we go out on rides alot together.


He seemed interested as his raced off in to the sunset shouting  'OI NUTTA'


So who knows may be we will have another nice member in the near future :)


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 01 April 2014, 05:09:11 pm
Got it MOT'd....no problems.....flew straight through :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Chris on 01 April 2014, 05:21:41 pm
Changed the oil and fitted K&N oil filter. took it for the first spin of the year, man what a huge smile on my face.

Incidentally some creepy guy approached me in an Aldi car park ranting about foccing with his friends in some kind of male orgy based role playing forum and riding his internet or something... I'm pretty sure he threatened me with a paddock stand at one point too.  :b

Chris
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 01 April 2014, 07:51:22 pm
Got it MOT'd....no problems.....flew straight through :)

Confusius always say...

If motorbike fly, check license, as is actually plane.  :lol :lol

Glad to hear all is well, and you're back on the road, BBB!  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 01 April 2014, 07:52:44 pm
fitted a givi rack for a back box
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 01 April 2014, 09:47:38 pm
took the other half down to rye today she's still not very comfortable on the back :( got to fit a back box and see if that helps?and she says the seats to hard :\ only did 140 miles there and back our tour to france this summer is not looking good if i cant make it more comfy :\
Kit No offence but I think you should learn to cook and scrub and your good lady should learn to ride so she can replace you on our rideouts.
This idea has 2 benefits
1. easier on your shocks
2.easier on my eyes (since I'm always chasing)
 ;)
3. red98 gets to eat
You mean you'd really steal the food from under my nose while I was on the perv  :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 01 April 2014, 09:49:29 pm
 :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin yep
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 01 April 2014, 09:49:50 pm
got bike all ready for a 3 1/2 hour round trip to see my mum for mothers day (somerset to east berkshire),went to get my lid/boots out of the airing cuboard and found water pissing down the wall   :eek ,boots are half full of water,thankfully the lid was only slightly wet. so spent the morning trying to stop the water and get in touch with my landlords who live below and who's kitchen ceiling is ruined from the water and so never got to do the trip,gutted.


Saved on buying flowers then......Quids in  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 01 April 2014, 09:55:22 pm
Changed the oil and fitted K&N oil filter. took it for the first spin of the year, man what a huge smile on my face.

Incidentally some creepy guy approached me in an Aldi car park ranting about foccing with his friends in some kind of male orgy based role playing forum and riding his internet or something... I'm pretty sure he threatened me with a paddock stand at one point too.  :b

Chris
:rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Yamrider on 02 April 2014, 06:10:37 pm
Took it out for a 100 mile run to check that the following stuff I've fitted at the weekend  didn't fall off!


R&G tail tidy
Dark tint DB screen
GB Racing engine covers
Pazzo brake & clutch levers
Coyotomoto crash bungs
EBC HH brake pads
Clear indicator lenses
New air filter
New oil filter
Fresh oil
New spark plugs.
Fresh Dot 4 brake fluid


Luckily, nothing fell off and the brakes feel a lot sharper now! Have always fitted EBC HH pads to all my bikes over the past few years.


Still waiting on the Scorpion Serket stainless steel exhaust I ordered  to be delivered.


The last thing on my shopping list is a digital gear indicator.   

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: thunderpantz on 02 April 2014, 06:27:35 pm
Snapped an exhaust stud! So happy!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 02 April 2014, 06:38:47 pm
Booked it in for its MOT for Friday morning, hopefully all should be well :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 02 April 2014, 08:33:38 pm
Replaced the speedo drive


(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140402_181824_zpsymrmdib0.jpg) (http://s657.photobucket.com/user/mw51vtr/media/bike%20stuff/20140402_181824_zpsymrmdib0.jpg.html)


the design has changed a fair bit


(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140402_181800_zpsshirv3qo.jpg) (http://s657.photobucket.com/user/mw51vtr/media/bike%20stuff/20140402_181800_zpsshirv3qo.jpg.html)


(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140402_181644_zpsfd5khywa.jpg) (http://s657.photobucket.com/user/mw51vtr/media/bike%20stuff/20140402_181644_zpsfd5khywa.jpg.html)


also fitted second fox eye mirror
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: karlo on 03 April 2014, 12:45:52 pm
MOT'ed her yesterday, straight through with no advisories so I'm a happy bunny!  :D :woot (http://z5.ifrm.com/9054/62/0/e10535//e10535.gif)(http://z5.ifrm.com/9054/62/0/e10445//e10445.gif)(http://z5.ifrm.com/9054/62/0/e10526//e10526.gif)(http://z5.ifrm.com/9054/62/0/e10506//e10506.gif)(http://z5.ifrm.com/9054/62/0/e10541//e10541.gif)(http://z5.ifrm.com/9054/62/0/e10495//e10495.gif)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 04 April 2014, 08:01:15 am
Quote
MOT'ed her yesterday, straight through with no advisories so I'm a happy bunny!  ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/cheesy.gif[/url]) ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/woot.gif[/url]) ([url]http://z5.ifrm.com/9054/62/0/e10535//e10535.gif[/url])([url]http://z5.ifrm.com/9054/62/0/e10445//e10445.gif[/url])([url]http://z5.ifrm.com/9054/62/0/e10526//e10526.gif[/url])([url]http://z5.ifrm.com/9054/62/0/e10506//e10506.gif[/url])([url]http://z5.ifrm.com/9054/62/0/e10541//e10541.gif[/url])([url]http://z5.ifrm.com/9054/62/0/e10495//e10495.gif[/url])

ditto very happy as well. Met a guy with a fazer 600 there as well thought he was a bit of a tosser so said nowt about FOC.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: peterjca on 04 April 2014, 01:07:04 pm
Got it back from the dealer 15 minutes ago, after he did the following work:

new generator (ouch!)
new OEM rear shock and linkages
new chain & sprockets
new throttle cable
new fork oil
new oil and filter
HEL brake hoses
new brake pads
new mirrors (ones I've had for 5 years under warranty that I never got round to fitting)
beowulf titanium exhaust (baffle sitting on my desk  :eek )
new Bridgestone T30 front and rear (used to BT23s and these are supposed to be better)
deep clean

Since that lot cost a bit, I'm keeping the FZ1 for a few more years and will probably get a few more bits done - such as new downpipes and possibly an Ohlins shock.

Looking forward to riding it home. Have only ridden it 4 times this year since the floods affected things badly where I am.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 04 April 2014, 01:42:26 pm
Doing the usual commute today, but it's what I'm doing tomorrow that's cool.
I got a text message from www.circuitbasedtraining.co.uk (http://www.circuitbasedtraining.co.uk) saying "The first person to rely to this text gets an advanced cornering course half price for 05-04-14."
I was in there like a shot!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 04 April 2014, 01:44:54 pm
Got it back from the dealer 15 minutes ago, after he did the following work:

new generator (ouch!)
new OEM rear shock and linkages
new chain & sprockets
new throttle cable
new fork oil
new oil and filter
HEL brake hoses
new brake pads
new mirrors (ones I've had for 5 years under warranty that I never got round to fitting)
beowulf titanium exhaust (baffle sitting on my desk  :eek )
new Bridgestone T30 front and rear (used to BT23s and these are supposed to be better)
deep clean

Since that lot cost a bit, I'm keeping the FZ1 for a few more years and will probably get a few more bits done - such as new downpipes and possibly an Ohlins shock.

Looking forward to riding it home. Have only ridden it 4 times this year since the floods affected things badly where I am.

What rear shock did the dealer put on and why did you not just a pay a bit extra for the Ohlin's if that's what you desire
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 04 April 2014, 01:47:35 pm
Bike passed its MOT - no advisories at all ^^

Here's to year of successful motoring shiney side up ^^
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: peterjca on 04 April 2014, 02:13:53 pm
Got it back from the dealer 15 minutes ago, after he did the following work:

new generator (ouch!)
new OEM rear shock and linkages
new chain & sprockets
new throttle cable
new fork oil
new oil and filter
HEL brake hoses
new brake pads
new mirrors (ones I've had for 5 years under warranty that I never got round to fitting)
beowulf titanium exhaust (baffle sitting on my desk  :eek )
new Bridgestone T30 front and rear (used to BT23s and these are supposed to be better)
deep clean

Since that lot cost a bit, I'm keeping the FZ1 for a few more years and will probably get a few more bits done - such as new downpipes and possibly an Ohlins shock.

Looking forward to riding it home. Have only ridden it 4 times this year since the floods affected things badly where I am.

What rear shock did the dealer put on and why did you not just a pay a bit extra for the Ohlin's if that's what you desire


I simply wanted to keep the cost down so made do with another Yamaha OEM shock for the FZ1. The earliest I'll consider buying a new bike is likely 2017. If I decide to get an Ohlins shock and the forks done too before then, I'll hang onto it for much longer.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 04 April 2014, 06:25:05 pm





Took off my snazzy fender to sell...back on with the original. :)




Cleaned her. 8)




Went a ride up my local hills. 8)




Visited my local burial chamber......as you do :b




Rescued a lamb, threw it back over the fence...forgot my wellies. :rolleyes




Had a lovely blast back down the hills.




Got sprayed with genuine welsh farming shit tanker solidified field residue which was all over the road & got kicked up from the land rover in front of me. :( :( :(



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilgo on 04 April 2014, 06:33:23 pm
K  n N air filter/oil filter fitted,oil changed,coolant changed,front sprocket nut  upgraded,gen 1 Fazer 1000  blue dot rear caliper fitted,thunderace torque arm fitted, HEL braided rear brake line fitted. hopefully can stop spending money on her for a while. :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 04 April 2014, 08:46:15 pm

Got sprayed with genuine welsh farming shit tanker solidified field residue which was all over the road & got kicked up from the land rover in front of me. :( :( :(

Land Rover.... odd name for a sheep, that!  :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 04 April 2014, 09:00:16 pm

Got sprayed with genuine welsh farming shit tanker solidified field residue which was all over the road & got kicked up from the land rover in front of me. :( :( :(

Land Rover.... odd name for a sheep, that!  :lol :lol


Kid you not one of the lambs was in the historic site area running about......i used up all my emergency Rohypnol darts & then it got its head stuck in the fence.....the rest is history.....threw the foccer over the fence by its mum & got a round of applause from a couple old biddies who were watching....they were lucky i was outta darts :b


I did see some evidence of an earlier lamb dinner too....i think Midden must have visited previously :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 04 April 2014, 09:02:53 pm
Wow... base layers are awesome...

Just been out on the bike, thought I'd enjoy the sun as it set... stayed out a bit too late and I knew it was cold as my hands were freezing at the fuel station... but I am fucking boiling. Base layers work.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 04 April 2014, 09:04:38 pm
K  n N air filter/oil filter fitted,oil changed,coolant changed,front sprocket nut  upgraded,gen 1 Fazer 1000  blue dot rear caliper fitted,thunderace torque arm fitted, HEL braided rear brake line fitted. hopefully can stop spending money on her for a while. :lol


Famous last words pilgo......famous last words


Just you wait til i start selling more bling 8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: roxysaltmer on 04 April 2014, 09:21:55 pm
rode to work...then again home on my break...then back to work....then home again .......looked at her and enjoying her looking shiny and promising myself i will keep her as clean haha...see if it lasts...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilgo on 04 April 2014, 09:25:44 pm
K  n N air filter/oil filter fitted,oil changed,coolant changed,front sprocket nut  upgraded,gen 1 Fazer 1000  blue dot rear caliper fitted,thunderace torque arm fitted, HEL braided rear brake line fitted. hopefully can stop spending money on her for a while. :lol


Famous last words pilgo......famous last words


Just you wait til i start selling more bling 8)

 
true,very true....best way to stop spending money on the bike would be to stop coming on here,you lot and all your bloody advice is costing me loads!! (first dibs on yer fancy fender,in the best and fastest colour i note!!)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 05 April 2014, 12:47:36 am
Picked my daughter up from school... Her friends were very envious. Then fitted a Pyramid under tray when I got home.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 05 April 2014, 05:34:56 pm
Had to take all the back end off just to fit a givi rack and make my bike look ugly :\ hope shes happy :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 05 April 2014, 05:44:31 pm
Nice one Mel, I had to do the same just to change a rear light bulb.  :'(  Am thinking you're gonna be looking out for a sleeker looking top box.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 05 April 2014, 05:52:03 pm
for sure mate that one off my old vfr
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 05 April 2014, 06:15:39 pm
The V47  would look good on that Mel.
 (http://www.bykebitz.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/250x250/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/g/i/givi-v47nn-case_2.jpg) (http://www.bykebitz.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/g/i/givi-v47nn-case_2.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 05 April 2014, 06:29:18 pm
nice i'll look into that cheers mate
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 05 April 2014, 07:41:58 pm
Did my advanced cornering course at Mallory Park, best money I've spent since buying the fazer! I'm so much more confident about my ability to take corners now, sorted out my bad habits etc. and developed a lot of new good ones.  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 05 April 2014, 07:45:33 pm
Kitcrazy, That type of box you have even looks crap on my Gen 1. :eek My son would not even put it on the 400 going to college, he pinched the nice looking one. :lol The V47 is the way to go for the your Gen 2
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 05 April 2014, 08:51:47 pm
nice i'll look into that cheers mate



So then porkie.........how many melton mowbray pork pies can you get in there then .... :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 05 April 2014, 08:57:52 pm
 :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin never gonna live that down im i.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 05 April 2014, 09:16:59 pm
:rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin never gonna live that down im i.





no.. :rolleyes..........must be more than 100, that wil keep you going for a couple of days   :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 05 April 2014, 09:56:27 pm
Had a quick bimble out to Wales before it decided to start raining - still, was good to get out for an hour or two with some new bikers I haven't met before. An odd sort we were; an old Honda VFR 400, a Aprilla 125 2-stroke (no idea on model) and a GSXR-750 (2004)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 05 April 2014, 11:29:39 pm
Rode it from Cambridge to Groningen, in Holland.


Riding from here to Hamburg tomorrow. With NO motorways if I can help it!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 06 April 2014, 01:17:18 am
Nice job, apage! How did you find the distance on the 600?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 06 April 2014, 01:18:55 am
Nice job, apage! How did you find the distance on the 600?


wet i imagine :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dickturpin on 06 April 2014, 10:16:12 am
Let my not expire....deliberately... When I got the fazer it was due in January and have gradually moved in into the more rideable months.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dickturpin on 06 April 2014, 10:58:52 am
Oooops ..MOT...bloody predicted text.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robby boy on 06 April 2014, 01:13:28 pm
sold it :'( :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Mattsplat on 06 April 2014, 01:26:52 pm
Gonna ride it instead of 'playing' with it for a change.

Run out of things to modify anyway  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 06 April 2014, 01:39:08 pm


Took off my snazzy fender to sell...back on with the original. :)



How much are you looking for or has it gone already?

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 06 April 2014, 02:27:56 pm
flicked a dog hair off the tail piece
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 06 April 2014, 02:34:48 pm


Took off my snazzy fender to sell...back on with the original. :)



How much are you looking for or has it gone already?


You've already got one greedy boy!! :D ......not quite sure.....have given pilgo first dibs as they asked about it ages ago......just waiting on a reply......not as cheap as £30 though...that was a good deal you got there.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 06 April 2014, 02:36:38 pm
flicked a dog hair off the tail piece


Oh the shame bbb


It's the start of a very slippery slope


What will Doddsie say


His chuck norris cleaning service woulda flicked the bike off the dog hair :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: demic77 on 06 April 2014, 03:24:41 pm
Dropped the oil and filter to find that the filter they gave me at the Yam dealers was in fact the wrong one  :groan


SWMBO is off to Rochdale before Robinsons shut to grab the right one as said original dealer is shut  :wall
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 06 April 2014, 04:45:35 pm
Went to Bourton on the Water with Devilsyam , Bristol Banger and Deadeye , met some more foccers , and had fish & chips .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: OBEWON on 06 April 2014, 07:55:36 pm
removed chain and sprockets ready to fit new,fitted new sprockets but managed to foook up fitting of new rivit split link :'( new link required
 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MadDogMcQ on 06 April 2014, 10:19:25 pm

Fitted "Oxford Sport" heated grips, then installed a USB port/charger, then connected an Optimate lead.


(http://www.mcqart_com@mcqart.com/mcqweb/images/bikes/FZ1/fz1_5.jpg)


(http://www.mcqart_com@mcqart.com/mcqweb/images/bikes/FZ1/fz1_06.jpg)


(http://www.mcqart_com@mcqart.com/mcqweb/images/bikes/FZ1/fz1_07.jpg)


(http://www.mcqart_com@mcqart.com/mcqweb/images/bikes/FZ1/fz1_08.jpg)



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 07 April 2014, 11:10:10 am
Rode the rest of the way to Hamburg.


Nearly 7 hours of Dutch and German back roads, in the RAIN  :'(


Arduous riding, so you were half right Midden.


Distance was OK to be honest ChristoT. But I have this silly inflatable seat cover thingy which mostly kept the piles away. (Not an Airhawk, older!)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 07 April 2014, 11:35:01 am
Let my not expire....deliberately... When I got the fazer it was due in January and have gradually moved in into the more rideable months.


Surely it's better is the less rideable months so you don't lose out on quality ride time if it gets laid up waiting for any work needed?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: t140 on 07 April 2014, 12:35:15 pm
did 510 mile between sat & sun mostly wet, got a ticket 5 mile from home 78 in a 60, 3 points and £100  :'( was not a happy bunny.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dickturpin on 07 April 2014, 06:14:19 pm
Let my not expire....deliberately... When I got the fazer it was due in January and have gradually moved in into the more rideable months.


Surely it's better is the less rideable months so you don't lose out on quality ride time if it gets laid up waiting for any work needed?

Never really thought of it that way...I prefer to commit to a ride when no salt on the road to get it tested and if anything is needed (which it hasn't yet) then the weather is better to do it.
I do the same with cars.
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Post by: MadDogMcQ on 07 April 2014, 09:43:29 pm
Installed my new NITRON NTR SPORT shock and altered the ride-height while I was at it. Much better!!


(http://mcqart.com/mcqweb/images/bikes/FZ1/fz1_09.jpg)


(http://mcqart.com/mcqweb/images/bikes/FZ1/fz1_10.jpg)


(http://mcqart.com/mcqweb/images/bikes/FZ1/fz1_11.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: savvy on 08 April 2014, 05:56:04 pm
Not what I have done today but what I received to fit tomorrow, I ordered a set of Fazer 400 headlights which have double dip and high beam fitment.
 I got them for very reasonable price delivered from Rep Ireland from a very helpful chap called Tommy. I will let you know how I get on.
ps I think he may have a couple more but not sure. ;)
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Post by: NorthWestern on 08 April 2014, 07:53:54 pm
Finally got rid of the "bashed dustbin" silencer!


Titanium Akro, looking forward to a nice blue link pipe.... :)

Its not as loud as I thought, nice and meaty.

Sets the top box off a treat dont ya think...  Might fit the grab handles now I won't be carrying a change of clothes/wet suit :)

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2889/13722587254_8eecd14644.jpg)
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Post by: mr self destruct on 09 April 2014, 06:54:14 am
Got pulled over by a couple of coppers at the end of my road on the way into work, who informed me my tail lights weren't working. Nice enough blokes, rather than do me they escorted me home instead. Turns out my sidelights are out too so I'll have a look when I get home tonight. Probably a fuse or something simple like that.  :\
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Post by: Gav on 09 April 2014, 07:49:22 pm
Whipped off bellypan and downpipes for a spuce up.  Sanded em back a tad ready for a coat of black hi temp paint tomorrow.  Also wanted to replace the downpipe header studs but they're not.budging so rather than accidently snapping one off,I'm leaving them. Just new gaskets n nuts.  Also cleaning the crud off the front of the engine and repaint with Granville engine paint with a brush.
Finish it tomorrow bright n early as I've got the day off.
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p426/yeogav/FZS600/13970689285220_zpsdq2dtxsz.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/yeogav/media/FZS600/13970689285220_zpsdq2dtxsz.jpg.html)
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Post by: Skippernick on 09 April 2014, 08:05:27 pm
Whipped off bellypan and downpipes for a spuce up.  Sanded em back a tad ready for a coat of black hi temp paint tomorrow.  Also wanted to replace the downpipe header studs but they're not.budging so rather than accidently snapping one off,I'm leaving them. Just new gaskets n nuts.  Also cleaning the crud off the front of the engine and repaint with Granville engine paint with a brush.
Finish it tomorrow bright n early as I've got the day off.
([url]http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p426/yeogav/FZS600/13970689285220_zpsdq2dtxsz.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s346.photobucket.com/user/yeogav/media/FZS600/13970689285220_zpsdq2dtxsz.jpg.html[/url])



Funny just done that as well.
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Post by: ChristoT on 10 April 2014, 01:28:04 am
Got pulled over by a couple of coppers at the end of my road on the way into work, who informed me my tail lights weren't working. Nice enough blokes, rather than do me they escorted me home instead. Turns out my sidelights are out too so I'll have a look when I get home tonight. Probably a fuse or something simple like that.  :\

Check your ignition barrel, chances are you've sheared a wire at the barrel. I had that very same fault, and another bloke on here recently had the same issue. Easy to bypass if you don't mind losing your parking lights.  ;)
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Post by: mr self destruct on 10 April 2014, 06:33:46 am
Got pulled over by a couple of coppers at the end of my road on the way into work, who informed me my tail lights weren't working. Nice enough blokes, rather than do me they escorted me home instead. Turns out my sidelights are out too so I'll have a look when I get home tonight. Probably a fuse or something simple like that.  :\

Check your ignition barrel, chances are you've sheared a wire at the barrel. I had that very same fault, and another bloke on here recently had the same issue. Easy to bypass if you don't mind losing your parking lights.  ;)


Cheers for the advice! I stripped the light switch yesterday and gave it a clean. It seemed to work but this morning I noticed a bit of a flicker when I turned them on, so I'll have a look at the barrel tonight.  :)
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Post by: stevierst on 10 April 2014, 09:04:39 am
Serviced the beast. (it was a little overdue):-[
Whoever put the last oil filter on needs slapping as it was tighter than a nuns chuff! Filter wrench kept slipping round it, ended up hammering a screwdriver through it and levering the bugger off!
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Post by: fazersharp on 10 April 2014, 09:27:04 am
Quote
Whipped off bellypan and downpipes for a spuce up.  Sanded em back a tad ready for a coat of black hi temp paint tomorrow.  Also wanted to replace the downpipe header studs but they're not.budging so rather than accidently snapping one off,I'm leaving them. Just new gaskets n nuts.  Also cleaning the crud off the front of the engine and repaint with Granville engine paint with a brush.
Finish it tomorrow bright n early as I've got the day off.

Are you actually saying that you got the nuts off without snapping the studs, because I got the inpression no one gets them off without snapping at least 1, how did you do that
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Post by: Gav on 10 April 2014, 09:45:48 am
Yeah nuts came off with 2 Mins of Wd40 soak and engine startup to warm em up a bit.  Came off no problem. I must be the lucky one.  Not going to attempt to remove the studs though. Even though I have a new shiny set on the shelf. 
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Post by: Dave48 on 10 April 2014, 10:04:10 am
Yeah nuts came off with 2 Mins of Wd40 soak and engine startup to warm em up a bit.  Came off no problem. I must be the lucky one.  Not going to attempt to remove the studs though. Even though I have a new shiny set on the shelf.
Quite right-no point making pain & aggravation for yourself! Bit of copper grease on threads before replacing nuts-better still fit domed  stainless nuts to keep the crap out!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 10 April 2014, 10:41:45 am
I've had a taste of both worlds when it comes to the headers...

On my first 600 they all came off with ease without a hint of any issues. They looked pretty bad but were fine and this was at circa 23k miles

My second 600... well... every single one snapped, 2 of which flush with the head. But this was an 82k mile machine :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: rjd1 on 10 April 2014, 12:43:12 pm
new tyres
Pirelli angel gt
oil and filter
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 10 April 2014, 01:12:05 pm
Quote
Whipped off bellypan and downpipes for a spuce up.  Sanded em back a tad ready for a coat of black hi temp paint tomorrow.  Also wanted to replace the downpipe header studs but they're not.budging so rather than accidently snapping one off,I'm leaving them. Just new gaskets n nuts.  Also cleaning the crud off the front of the engine and repaint with Granville engine paint with a brush.
Finish it tomorrow bright n early as I've got the day off.

Are you actually saying that you got the nuts off without snapping the studs, because I got the inpression no one gets them off without snapping at least 1, how did you do that


I have got the nuts off 2 years running now without breaking them, same method a week of soaking with wd40.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: zippywight on 10 April 2014, 02:28:34 pm
Happy dayz. Thats bike passed MOT for another year!! No advisories.!! Really happy..... its always a nervous day!!
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Post by: esetest on 10 April 2014, 07:50:40 pm
Cleaned it and lubed the chain .
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Post by: Grahamm on 10 April 2014, 08:45:19 pm
Replaced the alarm that had a knackered motion sensor only to find that the replacement I'd bought from eBay had the wrong remote fobs, so I couldn't arm and disarm it!

Had to put the old one back in and get in touch with the guy I bought the replacement off to see if he's got the right fobs lying around :(
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Post by: Gav on 10 April 2014, 09:11:54 pm
All done. Front of the engine block cleaned with Gunk and a tooth brush. Sprayed up the downpipes, painted the front side of the engine with Granville black and then refitted the pipes with new gaskets and nuts.   the skin on my hands is now fooked but bike looks a bit tidier lol

(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p426/yeogav/FZS600/DSC_0265_zpsbpzidfce.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/yeogav/media/FZS600/DSC_0265_zpsbpzidfce.jpg.html)
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Post by: dickturpin on 10 April 2014, 09:16:36 pm
skin grows back....but bikes need to be fixed.
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Post by: Dave48 on 11 April 2014, 01:59:03 pm
Took Rhondda Red shopping to WheelHouse Tyres. Had a nice new Michelin PR3 fitted to rear wheel. Didn't realise what a difference it would make to the way she rolls into bends! :lol Wallet lighter but happy!
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Post by: noggythenog on 11 April 2014, 02:29:03 pm
Took Rhondda Red shopping to WheelHouse Tyres. Had a nice new Michelin PR3 fitted to rear wheel. Didn't realise what a difference it would make to the way she rolls into bends! :lol Wallet lighter but happy!


Just got a set myself buddy, never quite got on fully with those rosso 2's, got over on them but just something i cant pinpoint.....just getting over man flu but hope to get a decent bit of mileage on them in some decent weather on Tuesday/wednesday with some rides around Wales...ill let you know how i get on with them.
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Post by: brooker81 on 11 April 2014, 06:04:20 pm
Finally fitted my rearsets I'll have to get used to them on Sundays ride out
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilgo on 11 April 2014, 06:13:13 pm
stuck it back under both her covers as she's running rough,im guessing/hoping its just the K & N air filter that i fitted last week causing the engine to run rich/lean so ive ordered a genuine yamaha air filter and i'll fit that when i can next week  :\
 
good job i wasnt coming to meet ya nog for the fender,id of had to come in the cage and pay a deposit at the bridge to get out again!!   :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Yamrider on 11 April 2014, 06:47:26 pm
Rode it to cadwell park, had lunch, watched the trackday for a bit then rode home. 200 miles and 4 1/2 hrs saddle time. Life is good !!! (So was the weather!)
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Post by: carlos on 11 April 2014, 08:49:26 pm
fitted some goodrigde hoses to the front brakes. with the hose going through the guide brackets on the forks it seemed to make the hoses crease when the suspension was compressed so just left them off does this matter??
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Post by: lew600fazer on 12 April 2014, 12:18:52 am
Met up with a guy from the Z1000SX forum , he was on his 2014 SX , my mate on his Honda Hornet 900 and me on my FZ6.
Fun ride from Guadalest down through the Jalon Valley on to Moraira(Costa Blanca 24 degrees) Bikers paridise.
Lew
(http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j478/lew600fazer/6301-PC/DSC_0010.jpg) (http://s1087.photobucket.com/user/lew600fazer/media/6301-PC/DSC_0010.jpg.html)
(http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j478/lew600fazer/DSCF1005.jpg) (http://s1087.photobucket.com/user/lew600fazer/media/DSCF1005.jpg.html)
(http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j478/lew600fazer/DSC_0316.jpg) (http://s1087.photobucket.com/user/lew600fazer/media/DSC_0316.jpg.html)
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Post by: dickturpin on 12 April 2014, 10:31:17 am
New MOT......no advisories.... :woot :woot :woot
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: risticuss on 12 April 2014, 10:40:06 am
Took all my brake pads off, gave them and the calipers a good clean, regreased and back together again. Replaced one of the pad pins in the rear caliper.... £9.65 each from the  local Yam man! Anyone know where to get them cheaper? The 03 screw in type?

Simon
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 12 April 2014, 11:38:02 am
syphoned some petrol out of it to put in the lawn mower... rock 'n' roll!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: CRH on 12 April 2014, 11:42:49 am
syphoned some petrol out of it to put in the lawn mower... rock 'n' roll!
...lol"...dito :lol ...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 12 April 2014, 05:58:04 pm
Bought it :D (pics to follow once I've cleaned and polished it a bit :o)
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Post by: Skippernick on 12 April 2014, 05:58:29 pm
RODE IT, the first time for 5 months apart from MOT.
IAM ride out tomorrow,  :woot
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Post by: stinch182 on 12 April 2014, 07:13:42 pm
Went to castle combe and did the bikesafe with the police was a brilliant day and had a play on track too (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/13/y4abydyj.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gary on 12 April 2014, 09:31:37 pm
Put new Brembo pads in. Took off the touring screen and put the standard one back in till the DB one arrives.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 13 April 2014, 05:48:54 pm
Polished the 600 after washing it yesterday
Watched the world Superbike and world Supersport.  :D
Went for a short spin of around 100 miles.  :)
Forgot my camera so had to make do with the mobile phone camera :'(
Now back to watch the Moto2 and MotoGP :)
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Post by: Mark YPVS on 13 April 2014, 07:04:40 pm
Ordered pair of tyres, chain & Sprockets , fork seals, dust caps & oil for mine, fitted a lowered seat and a Viper end can to brothers Fazer 600, and started to strip down sons ZXR 400 forks but allen key broke in the fork  :eek :eek :eek

Mark :)
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Post by: esetest on 13 April 2014, 07:30:41 pm
Managed to get out on the fazer for an hour late afternoon , past Chewvalley lake , Blagdon lake , up through Cheddar gorge , down through Burrington , back home along the A38 , needed that .
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Post by: Dead Eye on 13 April 2014, 09:17:31 pm
A nice route that esetest - I often use the same one, especially the road through Blagdon (A368?)
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Post by: Millietant on 13 April 2014, 09:44:37 pm
First off I got Liz's trail bike (Honda CRF 230 F) running and ready for it's MOT.


Then our next door neighbour knocked on the door and asked if my youngest wanted to go out for ride with him (neighbour has a 125 learner bike, just passed his CBT and needs some road practice). My niece was staying with us, so I decided to join them, with her on the back (on Liz's Fazer 1000) and youngest was on his FZS 600.


Because of the small bike, we stuck to some quiet back lanes around the Midlands (Coventry, over to Kettering, up to Leicester and return), stopped in for a cuppa at Leicester Airport - was good as it was busy with lots of small aircraft to watch from the Aero Club cafe - then back home.


We were out for just shy of 3 hours, lovely weather, lovely ride - niece thoroughly enjoyed the ride (cossetted in Liz's best Alpine Stars winter textile suit) - poor quality mobile phone pic below


[Limit reached]


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Post by: fireblake on 14 April 2014, 03:11:00 pm
My bike passed it's MOT, no advisories.
Only downside is that i only rode it for 3865 miles last year. Must try harder


Mickey
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Post by: stevierst on 14 April 2014, 05:28:41 pm
Got bored and decided to chop the screen down on the gen II. Not sure about the shape (needs squaring off), and the mirrors look even more stupid than before!
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/15/dybu5ysy.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Mark YPVS on 14 April 2014, 05:34:51 pm
Left it in the garage and took the RD350N YPVS to work instead  ;)
Mark  :)
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Post by: esetest on 14 April 2014, 06:01:47 pm
It is a good route for a quick blast , I was lucky up the Gorge , just the 1 Mercedes which I got past at the bottom then I had the gorge to myself , a left turn at the top of the gorge on the right hand bend then past the rifle range, although road up Dundry hill is shocking at the moment , not so much potholes as crevices
A nice route that esetest - I often use the same one, especially the road through Blagdon (A368?)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 14 April 2014, 06:24:02 pm
syphoned some petrol out of it to put in the lawn mower... rock 'n' roll!
...lol"...dito :lol ...


Cool we have 2 members of the petrol mower owners club
How do I become a member?
When is the next meet and where will you be mowing out too?


 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 14 April 2014, 06:32:31 pm
Finally put the petrol station jetwash to the test. What a waste of time that was, although I now know Acf50 has superglue properties when it comes to road dirt  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 14 April 2014, 06:38:38 pm
Ordered my new end can from Sp engineering .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 14 April 2014, 06:54:39 pm
Midden, we at the PMF (Petrol Mower Fanciers) accept members who own or aspire to own a petrol powered grass cutter.

We meet often and its always an action packed and lively evening occasionally involving the emergency services...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ogri48 on 14 April 2014, 07:00:05 pm
Got bored and decided to chop the screen down on the gen II. Not sure about the shape (needs squaring off), and the mirrors look even more stupid than before!
([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/15/dybu5ysy.jpg[/url])

Yup they look worserer mate...blanks and bar end mirrors?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 14 April 2014, 09:13:11 pm
Yup they look worserer mate...blanks and bar end mirrors?
Watch this space :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 14 April 2014, 09:54:39 pm
Ordered a new titanium scorpion exhaust.

(http://www.clickcarparts.co.uk/display_image.php?s=37/cms&img=Factory-TEO-C.jpg)


Also went a ride out on it for a few hours. That's me done 300 miles and still not washed it, it's never good! :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 15 April 2014, 09:22:31 am
Did 150 miles yesterday around my TT circuit in glorious Scottish sunshine ending up in Largs....very rare as the sun is out again today....I feel another sickie coming on
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Post by: fireblake on 15 April 2014, 09:46:52 am
Had a blast to wirk this morning at 5am. Silly me, put that summer kit back in the cupboard. Foccing freezing. At least the ride home will be lovely
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 15 April 2014, 02:42:39 pm
Made a video of me spanking it around Snetterton Race Track.


Got rid of my chicken strip and everyfink!


And got a camera angle from pretty much every bit of the bike you can hang a camera from!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPg13n_pDA8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPg13n_pDA8)



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 15 April 2014, 02:54:48 pm
Well here's the almost finished product.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/15/duty3u3y.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/15/ume5ajag.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/15/tyzezaga.jpg)
Just got to make up some mirror blanks for the fairing, and it's done. I'll have a quick spin out in a bit to see how it is.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 15 April 2014, 03:19:43 pm



I dunno about those mirrors stevie.




The lord knows that my sense if style and taste is pretty lacking......but i've fiddled about with mirrors too & it was tricky without seeing them on......personally i think handlebar but not bar end mirrors would look nicest.


I could sell you some nice xt660 mirrors at end of season. :b




But i do like the chopped down & simplified fairing.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 15 April 2014, 03:47:19 pm
I, on the other hand, really like it! Reminds me of an old F1 car mirrors.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 15 April 2014, 04:11:56 pm
The mirrors were remnants off my old R1 streetfighter and I'm a bit on the fence with them. I Erm, bodged them into the end of the bars (you don't want to know).
Currently experimenting with some other round ones I've found buried in my big box of bits.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Chris on 15 April 2014, 05:13:03 pm
Looks good, the mirrors do look a little... dated... retro for me but as Christo says they do remind me of the old F1 mirrors which is cool. I just love the move over on your windshield. haha!  :rollin

Chris
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Yamrider on 15 April 2014, 05:21:34 pm
Fitted the Scorpion Red power Serket Stainless Steel exhaust end can that's been on order for the past 3 or 4 weeks. Worth the wait though !!


(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a108/Chamb/IMG_0479_zpsa2df3e53.jpg)




Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 15 April 2014, 05:37:21 pm
Fitted the Scorpion Red power Serket Stainless Steel exhaust end can that's been on order for the past 3 or 4 weeks. Worth the wait though !!


([url]http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a108/Chamb/IMG_0479_zpsa2df3e53.jpg[/url])


Quality, I've got a red power on order as well for my gen 1. Looks well on the gen 2 :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 15 April 2014, 07:04:18 pm





Went a small spin on noggyfighter...she rides mighty fine i must say.


Popped to the garage to ask likelihood of an mot pass....seems likely...no guarantees.


Booked her in for an early mot next tuesday for some peace of mind and find out what the summer holds for me.


Was just gonna have a blast up the hills when i seen a young bloke broke down on his custom chopped 125, a mini outlaw type...bike was well ratty and his front wheel bearing had just disintegrated.....this was 4pm & he had a spare wheel at home and his mate could pick it up for him and fix it but not til tonight.....basically he was focced and pennyless & stumped about getting the wheel as his mate couldnt go all the way to his home with the bike (if his bike was owt to go from then i dread to imagine the state of his mates trailer :rolleyes ).


So anyway being the good foccer i am & thinking about if i was stuck on the side of the road i took him home to get his wheel........an hour of driving through some seriously out in the sticks countryside & he was reunited with his bike but armed with a new wheel and just waiting on his mate.


All part of being a biker...no matter what bike you ride. 8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: savvy on 15 April 2014, 07:43:59 pm
Still needed a few miles to scrub in the new tyres and altered the seat as previous riding gave me a numb b**. got the sanding disc out,re-sculpted the seat and went for a bimble to Lancaster and Glasson Dock. SOOOOO much better, can staple cover back on now.Still need night run to test the 400 headlights :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 15 April 2014, 08:07:17 pm
Rode it to work and back...then decided I needed to start looking at addressing the paintwork scratches. So, This is the bike before it was washed after 300 odd miles :eek :

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/FZS1000%20Fazer/IMAG0295_zps16145f44.jpg)

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/FZS1000%20Fazer/IMAG0299_zps54847f37.jpg)

MANKY!

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/FZS1000%20Fazer/IMAG0300_zps11c1a3ce.jpg)

So I washed the bike with some strong TFR, and then went round the bike with IPA to remove any filling polish the dealer may have used to cover some uglies...looks like my bike has had some throwover panniers on at some point as the rear plastic was badly scuffed up :( :

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/FZS1000%20Fazer/IMAG0302_zpscee8f444.jpg)

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/FZS1000%20Fazer/IMAG0303_zps78d0e9e1.jpg)

Same on the other side:

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/FZS1000%20Fazer/IMAG0305_zps8a2163f2.jpg)

Looks like it may need paint to fully resolve the issue, or at the very least I may need to strip it off to get into it properly with the rotary polisher. For this season ill just hand polish it with a mild correction, filling polish and glaze it to take the bad look away, unless I get a lot of time to strip it and correct it properly. heres the result of two passes with some Autoglym SRP, followed by some meguiars #7 glaze (but before I applied CarPro HydrO2 for beading ability):

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/FZS1000%20Fazer/IMAG0307_zpse6204ee9.jpg)

not perfect, but at least 60-70% improvement. I then went round the rest of the bike with this, to leave me with this:

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/FZS1000%20Fazer/IMAG0309_zpsb8c197e4.jpg)

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/FZS1000%20Fazer/IMAG0310_zps2571ce08.jpg)

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/FZS1000%20Fazer/IMAG0311_zps12513319.jpg)

pretty happy with that for now....it will do anyway :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 15 April 2014, 08:07:54 pm
Finally hit 40,000 miles today, so just about run in then.  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: taylor on 15 April 2014, 08:11:52 pm
went out for a spin. caerleon -usk-abergavenny-crickhowell then back home, sweet.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Chris on 15 April 2014, 08:30:31 pm
Looking much better Mick! Nice enhancement at the very least!

Chris
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 15 April 2014, 08:33:34 pm
Looking much better Mick! Nice enhancement at the very least!

Chris

cheers mate :)

Its not perfect, but looks well given the couple of hours I spent on it. hopefully we get nice weather over this easter weekend so I can strip it down and correct it properly, rather than the sort of "band aid" filler method im using now.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Yamrider on 15 April 2014, 10:05:56 pm
Fitted the Scorpion Red power Serket Stainless Steel exhaust end can that's been on order for the past 3 or 4 weeks. Worth the wait though !!


([url]http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a108/Chamb/IMG_0479_zpsa2df3e53.jpg[/url])


Quality, I've got a red power on order as well for my gen 1. Looks well on the gen 2 :)



I've just uploaded a video to youtube of before & after exhaust audio.  It should be ready to view soon, I'll try and post a link on here.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 15 April 2014, 10:39:04 pm
oooooh. look forward to it. I listened to the sound lip on the scorpion website which sounds belting, but looking forward to a first hand video :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 15 April 2014, 10:54:10 pm
Scorpion Red Power is what I've got on mine, baffle out, and just woke up half of Carterton getting the picture challenge  :evil   :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Yamrider on 15 April 2014, 10:56:49 pm
http://youtu.be/ct5G9Uv1gmA (http://youtu.be/ct5G9Uv1gmA)


Hope this works!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 15 April 2014, 11:04:05 pm
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ct5G9Uv1gmA[/url] ([url]http://youtu.be/ct5G9Uv1gmA[/url])


Hope this works!


sure does :) sounds good, just a shame microphones never seem to capture the full proper sound.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Yamrider on 16 April 2014, 07:13:53 am
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ct5G9Uv1gmA[/url] ([url]http://youtu.be/ct5G9Uv1gmA[/url])


Hope this works!


sure does :) sounds good, just a shame microphones never seem to capture the full proper sound.



I agree but i was using my iphone so that's probably why. The sound is so much better than the stock can. Hoping to get out on it this aft to hear it 'in action!'
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 16 April 2014, 09:18:51 am
Fitted my radiator shrouds back on.


Not sure about them at the moment, I am thinking the bike is a pro bolt kit away from looking like a tarts handbag  :o


(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7059/13889812095_a5dafa34cb.jpg)


(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5487/13889810755_635e1f015c.jpg)


PS I know its filthy...


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 16 April 2014, 09:31:09 am
Rode it to work and back...then decided I needed to start looking at addressing the paintwork scratches. So, This is the bike before it was washed after 300 odd miles :eek :

([url]http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/FZS1000%20Fazer/IMAG0295_zps16145f44.jpg[/url])

([url]http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/FZS1000%20Fazer/IMAG0299_zps54847f37.jpg[/url])

MANKY!

([url]http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/FZS1000%20Fazer/IMAG0300_zps11c1a3ce.jpg[/url])

So I washed the bike with some strong TFR, and then went round the bike with IPA to remove any filling polish the dealer may have used to cover some uglies...looks like my bike has had some throwover panniers on at some point as the rear plastic was badly scuffed up :( :

([url]http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/FZS1000%20Fazer/IMAG0302_zpscee8f444.jpg[/url])

([url]http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/FZS1000%20Fazer/IMAG0303_zps78d0e9e1.jpg[/url])

Same on the other side:

([url]http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/FZS1000%20Fazer/IMAG0305_zps8a2163f2.jpg[/url])

Looks like it may need paint to fully resolve the issue, or at the very least I may need to strip it off to get into it properly with the rotary polisher. For this season ill just hand polish it with a mild correction, filling polish and glaze it to take the bad look away, unless I get a lot of time to strip it and correct it properly. heres the result of two passes with some Autoglym SRP, followed by some meguiars #7 glaze (but before I applied CarPro HydrO2 for beading ability):

([url]http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/FZS1000%20Fazer/IMAG0307_zpse6204ee9.jpg[/url])

not perfect, but at least 60-70% improvement. I then went round the rest of the bike with this, to leave me with this:

([url]http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/FZS1000%20Fazer/IMAG0309_zpsb8c197e4.jpg[/url])

([url]http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/FZS1000%20Fazer/IMAG0310_zps2571ce08.jpg[/url])

([url]http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/FZS1000%20Fazer/IMAG0311_zps12513319.jpg[/url])

pretty happy with that for now....it will do anyway :)


I'm guessing that's not the original tail piece
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 16 April 2014, 09:50:37 am
Some of the later models did have black tailpieces when the rest was coloured I think.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 16 April 2014, 10:03:00 am
looks a bit odd to me
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 16 April 2014, 10:09:05 am
Yeah, it is original bbb, as Nick said, some late ones had a black rear end. I thought it was odd too, but I kinda like it now :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 16 April 2014, 10:12:41 am
I suppose beauty is in the eye of the holder and all that!!!!!!

That's cleaned up quite good.....out of interest how did you get rid of the scratches on the plastics
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 16 April 2014, 10:13:45 am
Mine is the same colour scheme - as mentioned, several of them had black rear tail ends as well as the black swingarm and frame :)

Even shows it on the front of the Haynes manual for the Yellow version :P
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 16 April 2014, 10:21:35 am
I suppose beauty is in the eye of the holder and all that!!!!!!

That's cleaned up quite good.....out of interest how did you get rid of the scratches on the plastics

Autoglym super resin polish mate. It won't have removed them all, but it does contain fillers to hide scratches as well for a while, until I can get time to use a proper correcting polish on it. The "glaze" I've used also helps mask scratches too, but doesn't actually fix anything.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 16 April 2014, 10:24:45 am
I suppose beauty is in the eye of the holder and all that!!!!!!

That's cleaned up quite good.....out of interest how did you get rid of the scratches on the plastics

Autoglym super resin polish mate. It won't have removed them all, but it does contain fillers to hide scratches as well for a while, until I can get time to use a proper correcting polish on it. The "glaze" I've used also helps mask scratches too, but doesn't actually fix anything.

I think I have some of that in my man cave......but for focs sake get yer chain cleaned
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 16 April 2014, 10:25:35 am
I know, it's terrible. Need to get the decreased right in amongst it.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 16 April 2014, 12:11:19 pm
Another one here that has just got a new mot for another year
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Wade90 on 16 April 2014, 02:00:13 pm
First proper ride since September last year (health issues, not cos I'm a fair weather boy!  :rolleyes) 1 hour and 45 non stop round some of my favourite roads trying out my new GoPro.

It's good to be back!  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 16 April 2014, 05:34:12 pm
New rear rubber, and scrubbed in ready for the weekend  :D
 
And another recommendation for Shell V-Power, by the mechanic/tuner, who said he'd run it on that all the time. So I will whenever convenient.
 
Sent scamera notice off  :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Chris on 16 April 2014, 05:53:27 pm
First proper ride since September last year (health issues, not cos I'm a fair weather boy!  :rolleyes) 1 hour and 45 non stop round some of my favourite roads trying out my new GoPro.

It's good to be back!  :D

 8) Glad you're back out mate!

Chris
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: TonyW on 16 April 2014, 06:34:38 pm
Went out for a little blast From Exmouth to Exeter to get some chain lube,


 Via Barnstaple  :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Chris on 16 April 2014, 07:01:49 pm
 :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 16 April 2014, 08:30:57 pm
My new exhaust arrived today , that's what I call quick delivery , will wait till after the MOT in a couple of weeks before I fit it ,
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 16 April 2014, 10:40:58 pm
Went out for a little blast From Exmouth to Exeter to get some chain lube,


 Via Barnstaple  :rollin


"She was a broad beamed bouncy beautiful
Brown as a berry bumpkin belle from Barnstaple!" ~ Jeremy Taylor

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwAhHH8g4ro (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwAhHH8g4ro)

(Not him singing)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 17 April 2014, 12:50:40 am
Went out for a little blast From Exmouth to Exeter to get some chain lube,


 Via Barnstaple  :rollin

Ah, the A377, love it! :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 17 April 2014, 06:33:59 am
Had a bit of a brown trouser moment on the way in to work this morning.
Came off the M6, slowed down to hear and feel a horrible rattling through the whole bike. Definitely speed rather than rev related so i thought "Shit. Front sprocket's going."
Nursed it into the works car park and found the spring holding the centre stand had come off, so the noise was the stand dragging on the road.


Thank blue fuck for that!  :D


The spring was still there and undamaged, so I've got to see where it connects to on the stand and see if that's bust. But for now a couple of cable ties will get me home.




UPDATE: Had a look in the daylight and the lug for the spring has rusted off, so cable-tied it back in place and will get the welder out tonight.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 17 April 2014, 08:48:57 am
Went out for a little blast From Exmouth to Exeter to get some chain lube,


 Via Barnstaple  :rollin

You've just reminded me of that road I enjoyed so much many years ago. Lived in East Devon/then Exeter 1963-73-my formative 2-wheel years. We always had a problemwith the holiday traffic although cages were slower in those far-off days & easier to get past! :eek :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 17 April 2014, 08:52:49 am
Forgot to say what I did with my Fazer yesterday.....Delivered Easter Eggs in top box to my 2 grand daughters & birthday card/present to my youngest son 31 today-makes me wonder where the year have flown!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: CRH on 17 April 2014, 10:54:50 am
changed oil & filter, plus fitted 16tooth gearbox spocket, cleaned and lubed chain, took out for a run and what a diffrence that sprocket makes?..not screaming its tits off now!!...plus acceleration still great!! ;) ...should be better on fuel too?...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: jonesthesteam on 17 April 2014, 04:39:48 pm
Replaced my crappy eBay £24.99 cooler cover jobby with a nice new Renntec one, far better quality and fitted perfectly unlike my old one


Jonesy





Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 17 April 2014, 04:43:10 pm
Couldn't wait,  so fitted new exhaust , had to drop some paperwork off the otherside of Bristol , so had a good excuse to try it out , nice throaty growl at tick over , sounds like a roar when you wind it up , lots of pops when you decelerate , really gives the bike some more character .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 17 April 2014, 06:19:22 pm
Replaced my crappy eBay £24.99 cooler cover jobby with a nice new Renntec one, far better quality and fitted perfectly unlike my old one


Jonesy
The look of that one worrys me as it dosent look like enough/big holes






Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: jonesthesteam on 17 April 2014, 07:41:19 pm
Replaced my crappy eBay £24.99 cooler cover jobby with a nice new Renntec one, far better quality and fitted perfectly unlike my old one


Jonesy
The look of that one worrys me as it dosent look like enough/big holes

Yes it's quite bulky, I think the side pieces make it look worse, the mesh actually sits loose in the surround and let's air in around it, so far seems okay, hopefully as it's made by renntec they did some quality testing .
Went out today and did some traffic work and all seemed okay, but will certainly keep an eye on it, thanks


Jonesy





Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Millietant on 17 April 2014, 07:47:10 pm
Fitted a repaired nose fairing to my son's 03 FZS 600, that I got from Deefer666 (top banana!)


Cheers Mark
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 17 April 2014, 08:30:30 pm
Absolutely gutted out the chain and sprocket as it was minging! Before:

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/18/ysehu4e5.jpg)

After:

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/18/da4u2are.jpg)

Also gave it a mild oil, and turned the scotoiler up a touch...Just need to keep giving it a regular once over now :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 17 April 2014, 09:55:29 pm
Had a bit of a brown trouser moment on the way in to work this morning.
Came off the M6, slowed down to hear and feel a horrible rattling through the whole bike. Definitely speed rather than rev related so i thought "Shit. Front sprocket's going."
Nursed it into the works car park and found the spring holding the centre stand had come off, so the noise was the stand dragging on the road.


Thank blue fuck for that!  :D


The spring was still there and undamaged, so I've got to see where it connects to on the stand and see if that's bust. But for now a couple of cable ties will get me home.




UPDATE: Had a look in the daylight and the lug for the spring has rusted off, so cable-tied it back in place and will get the welder out tonight.

Proper plate welded on now, better than the crappy little bar. Just got to source the rubber bung that mates up to the exhaust now.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 18 April 2014, 05:47:06 am
So there is another problem for owners to check up on, as these bikes get older these things show their heads,,,get down there mother :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 18 April 2014, 01:09:12 pm
Well after all that was said about my f1 mirrors, I decided on engineering a set of round convex mirrors onto the f1 arms, so here's the result.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/18/danasu9a.jpg)
Looks better than the old f1's, and you can see a damn sight more out of them.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/18/3ajubyty.jpg)
And a close up.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/18/7yvu4aze.jpg)
I drilled & tapped several holes in the arm to allow for adjustment should it need it.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/18/sunupy8a.jpg)

So what do you guys think, any better?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ogri48 on 18 April 2014, 01:18:07 pm
Yup.. Them fatbars look ace too..
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 18 April 2014, 01:22:27 pm
Much nicer i reckon 8)
Title: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 18 April 2014, 01:52:59 pm
Not sayin they are Mickey Mouse.....but they do remind me of him lol.....nevertheless..... Far more classy than GT550 mirrors ay kosmic...

WWW.Foc-u/how to foc up a perfectly good fzs1000/kosmic
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 18 April 2014, 04:01:58 pm
Just been for a quick blast to work on it, mirrors are superb, you can see absolutely everything without having to move your arms, and no vibes!

 Not sure about the screen yet, it needs squaring off a bit methinks.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 18 April 2014, 09:50:29 pm
Screen looks good. Better in white with "move over" (my u r polite) in black. 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazerider on 18 April 2014, 10:54:13 pm
Went to Horsham for the first day of the "Piazza Italia" event: about a hundred Ferrari owners turn up to make a very expensive traffic jam.

(https://s19.postimg.cc/jmjd3n943/F40.jpg)

(https://s19.postimg.cc/ag12gd3vn/Cars.jpg)


There were lots of Italian bikes too, mostly Ducati but also Moto Guzzi, Laverda and a Moto Morini.


(https://s19.postimg.cc/imt27xtyb/GV3.jpg)


(https://s19.postimg.cc/8196vxnmr/GV2.jpg)


(https://s19.postimg.cc/465std4gz/Duke.jpg)


(https://s19.postimg.cc/wkb8d8s0z/lav.jpg)


(https://s19.postimg.cc/sp7uao8v7/Plod.jpg)




The event continues on Saturday with Minis (stretching the definition of Italian a bit), Monday features Lamborgini.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Davebo on 19 April 2014, 12:15:25 am
Yay! First actual 'ride' of 2014. Just a quick blat out in the sunny North Yorkshire Dales.

Marvellous.
 :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Torque on 19 April 2014, 12:22:07 pm
I've crashed my Fazer yesterday, still waiting for details of garage where it was taken.
I am not too bad, but bike was most likely totalled :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 19 April 2014, 12:24:22 pm
I've crashed my Fazer yesterday, still waiting for details of garage where it was taken.
I am not too bad, but bike was most likely totalled :(

Oh God, sorry to hear that Torque. Still, the main thing is you are ok mate, the bike can always be replaced :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 19 April 2014, 12:26:16 pm
I've crashed my Fazer yesterday, still waiting for details of garage where it was taken.
I am not too bad, but bike was most likely totalled :(


Glad you're ok mate.




You are i believe the first foc-u 600 binned this year.




May i suggest you purchase a crate of beer and get looking in bike trader for your next fazer and get back on the road as soon as practicably possible.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 19 April 2014, 12:33:57 pm
As per above dude, glad your ok!
Get back in the saddle asap. :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 19 April 2014, 12:35:53 pm
Oh no! Bad luck, what happened?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: savvy on 19 April 2014, 01:16:42 pm
Glad you are ok!Sorry to hear.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 19 April 2014, 01:34:10 pm
Just got a new screen in. Removed the mra one:

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/19/e7yzebyj.jpg)

And fitted the zero gravity DB one:

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/19/u3y9y2an.jpg)

Time for a run to check the difference :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 19 April 2014, 01:40:53 pm
The new one looks much nicer!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 19 April 2014, 02:28:54 pm
I've crashed my Fazer yesterday, still waiting for details of garage where it was taken.
I am not too bad, but bike was most likely totalled :(
Glad you are not to badly injured, what happened?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Super_Monkey on 19 April 2014, 07:09:04 pm
Took the rad off - stripped it, etch primed and waiting to put on some top coat, spending tomorrow going over ant tatty bits or oxidised nuts and bolts.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 19 April 2014, 07:49:00 pm
Finally got round to washing it ^^

Got the car washed yesterday as well so both vehicles are all nice and sparkly outside
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: savvy on 19 April 2014, 08:05:10 pm
Some pics of fazer 400 headlights on my 600 easy fitting just had to drill hole for sidelight as shown. 2 H4 bulbs so 2 dip and 2 full beam. They look standard as well.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Torque on 19 April 2014, 08:18:39 pm
I've crashed my Fazer yesterday, still waiting for details of garage where it was taken.
I am not too bad, but bike was most likely totalled :(
Glad you are not to badly injured, what happened?
I was overtaking 3 cars on Bradford Rd
https://goo.gl/maps/HDXqe
[size=78%]then the middle car the silver Mercedes AMG started to overtake when I was already on his level. I've hit him in right back/side and dont remember clearly. woke up in ambulance. got some nasty wounds, sleft side stomach and left arm. can't move arm, but it's not broken.[/size]
I've found the ref number from police and sent it to insurance company.
I feel dizzy and not so great, but will be alright in a few weeks.
Thanks.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: savvy on 19 April 2014, 08:22:30 pm
Sorry to hear. hope you get right soon.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red imp on 19 April 2014, 08:55:39 pm
Sorry to hear about the accident , get well soon.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: codgie on 19 April 2014, 09:22:18 pm
took it for a spin to poole yesterday
and today returned to the lizard in cornwall :D :)


reliably smooth and cheepish to run :lol :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 19 April 2014, 10:22:11 pm
Just back from 2 days fun in Wales. Knackered.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 19 April 2014, 11:09:03 pm
I've crashed my Fazer yesterday, still waiting for details of garage where it was taken.
I am not too bad, but bike was most likely totalled :(
Glad you are not to badly injured, what happened?
I was overtaking 3 cars on Bradford Rd
https://goo.gl/maps/HDXqe
[size=78%]then the middle car the silver Mercedes AMG started to overtake when I was already on his level. I've hit him in right back/side and dont remember clearly. woke up in ambulance. got some nasty wounds, sleft side stomach and left arm. can't move arm, but it's not broken.[/size]
I've found the ref number from police and sent it to insurance company.
I feel dizzy and not so great, but will be alright in a few weeks.
Thanks.

Take care, looks like your going to have some amount of bruising.
Get better soon, you don't want to be missing to much of the fine weather.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lez72 on 19 April 2014, 11:11:28 pm
Rode it  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 19 April 2014, 11:21:25 pm
Polished one rode the other :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 19 April 2014, 11:42:02 pm
Had an oopsie moment with the engine. Remedial action tomorrow.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 20 April 2014, 08:31:17 am
yesterday....dyno`d the 600....yes the stuttering one  :o ....83.19 bhp at the rear wheel,95bhp when new,if you can believe yamaha,maybe loose 10% with final drive on a bike thats done 40,ooo miles......happy with that  :D
new plugs and small adjustment to pilot screws gave me another 4.5 bhp

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 20 April 2014, 10:35:47 am
Sorry to hear about your accident , get well soon .
I've crashed my Fazer yesterday, still waiting for details of garage where it was taken.
I am not too bad, but bike was most likely totalled :(
Glad you are not to badly injured, what happened?
I was overtaking 3 cars on Bradford Rd
https://goo.gl/maps/HDXqe (https://goo.gl/maps/HDXqe)
[size=78%]then the middle car the silver Mercedes AMG started to overtake when I was already on his level. I've hit him in right back/side and dont remember clearly. woke up in ambulance. got some nasty wounds, sleft side stomach and left arm. can't move arm, but it's not broken.[/size]
I've found the ref number from police and sent it to insurance company.
I feel dizzy and not so great, but will be alright in a few weeks.
Thanks.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 20 April 2014, 10:39:49 am
You were right , the roads from Brecon up to Snowdonia , are fantastic ,
Just back from 2 days fun in Wales. Knackered.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hiswitsend on 20 April 2014, 05:42:09 pm
Fitted and ultra lows. First time fitting bars and quite pleased at how easy it was.

(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r38/hiswitsend/Fazer%20600/fazer/20140420_170525_zpssbijphfx.jpg) (http://s140.photobucket.com/user/hiswitsend/media/Fazer%20600/fazer/20140420_170525_zpssbijphfx.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 20 April 2014, 06:24:43 pm
We went for a wander with the Fazer 1000 round the south coast of Cork. Took a picture of Killbrittan Castle on the way back
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 21 April 2014, 05:55:37 pm
As the sun was shining , went for a ride , through Chew valley , along the Old Bristol rd , past the Wellsway inn , across the A39 towards Shepton Mallet , towards Frome , past Longleat , along the A36 , through Bath , across Chelvey Bridge , into Bishop Sutton , through Chewstoke , Winford rd, A38 back into Bristol .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: adeejaysdelight on 21 April 2014, 06:22:06 pm
Scratched the swingarm with the scottoiler washer thingy when tightening up the rear axle nut. Need a third hand for that job, Mutha fu**a what!!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazerider on 21 April 2014, 06:38:58 pm
yesterday....dyno`d the 600....yes the stuttering one  :o ....83.19 bhp at the rear wheel,95bhp when new,if you can believe yamaha,maybe loose 10% with final drive on a bike thats done 40,ooo miles......happy with that  :D
new plugs and small adjustment to pilot screws gave me another 4.5 bhp
Paul, that's a huge change in power at 5000rpm. :eek
If I'm reading it right, it is as a result of making the mixture richer... and I thought you already had the pilot screws miles further out than normal!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 21 April 2014, 07:26:22 pm
Yes a big change FAZERIDER.the pilot screws were set at 5 complete turns when I first started fiddling.set them to three turns and the dyno boys gave it a bit more...strange thing is I did'nt notice it on test ride, bit limited to private car parks as have no tax hence the dyno......they fitted a new set of plugs aswell, gave me the old ones back as not that old, best with new ones for the dyno.......so, all good to go now, still dont know what the original problem was, regulator or the pickup sensor maybe, or parhaps a little wear here and there......still, its had a good check over and one hell of a service, ready for another 40,000 miles   :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 21 April 2014, 09:05:08 pm
Removed the Goodridge black covered braided brake lines from the 600 and put back the genuine Yamaha ones.   :eek
Never liked the wooden feel of the braided ones on the fazer.   :eek
Yet I have ridden many bikes Gixxers, Fireblade an S1000rr and GS1200s with the same type of lines and they felt fine, but on the fazer they gave no feedback just felt wooden.
Just back now after a run with the Yamaha lines back in and the feel is back as it was originally  :)

Any one want a set of Goodridge brake lines black covered 3 line type with stainless fitting for the FZS600, £60 incl. postage and they are yours.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 21 April 2014, 09:07:09 pm
I rode mine then didnt wash it.... its bugging me now though knowing it needs done  :o
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Millietant on 21 April 2014, 10:29:42 pm
Went on a ride East, first towards Lutterworth, then on through Market Harborough and Corby on the way to Lyveden Manor (English Heritage/National Trust site). Although I went on my RSV, my wife Liz and son Ryan were on their Fazer's (1000 & 600 respectively).


Took a more scenic route back from Market Harborough, mostly on the back country lanes, taking in Welton, Stanford and Clay Coton.



Here's the pair of them, with the bikes, in the car park at Lyveden (son is on the left - don't get confused by the long hair!).


(http://i62.tinypic.com/2r571tz.jpg)


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Millietant on 21 April 2014, 10:35:37 pm
Removed the Goodridge black covered braided brake lines from the 600 and put back the genuine Yamaha ones.   :eek
Never liked the wooden feel of the braided ones on the fazer.   :eek
Yet I have ridden many bikes Gixxers, Fireblade an S1000rr and GS1200s with the same type of lines and they felt fine, but on the fazer they gave no feedback just felt wooden.
Just back now after a run with the Yamaha lines back in and the feel is back as it was originally  :)

Any one want a set of Goodridge brake lines black covered 3 line type with stainless fitting for the FZS600, £50 incl. postage and they are yours.


I've been planning on getting some, but £50 for something you feel makes the braking worse is logic that's perverse even for me - definitely will need to think about this again 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 21 April 2014, 11:10:30 pm
Removed the Goodridge black covered braided brake lines from the 600 and put back the genuine Yamaha ones.   :eek
Never liked the wooden feel of the braided ones on the fazer.   :eek
Yet I have ridden many bikes Gixxers, Fireblade an S1000rr and GS1200s with the same type of lines and they felt fine, but on the fazer they gave no feedback just felt wooden.
Just back now after a run with the Yamaha lines back in and the feel is back as it was originally  :)

Any one want a set of Goodridge brake lines black covered 3 line type with stainless fitting for the FZS600, £50 incl. postage and they are yours.


I've been planning on getting some, but £50 for something you feel makes the braking worse is logic that's perverse even for me - definitely will need to think about this again 

They did not make the braking worse I just did not like the wooden feel they gave, I just prefer the extra little bit of give of the rubber lines,
but some people love them. Every one to their own.
I would suggest that you ride a one with braided lines first and then decide. You might like them, it is just that I didn't.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Millietant on 22 April 2014, 09:48:09 am
Funnily enough, I love the braided lines on my FJ 1200 and also the feel through my RSV brakes is fantastic - but you're not the first person I heard say they can make brakes feel wooden - that's exactly what friends have said when fitting them to a couple of Kawasaki's, a VFR 400 and a couple of GSXR's. Time will tell !!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 22 April 2014, 10:31:42 am



Noggyfighter passed its MOT with flying colours.




The tester said that despite being crashed it was a clean bike. 8)




Looking around at some much newer bikes in the shop confirmed this.






So i now have a summer biking pass :)








Get some practice in before being a thou rider next year.......akin to being a wring raith! :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 22 April 2014, 01:01:39 pm
Funnily enough, I love the braided lines on my FJ 1200 and also the feel through my RSV brakes is fantastic - but you're not the first person I heard say they can make brakes feel wooden - that's exactly what friends have said when fitting them to a couple of Kawasaki's, a VFR 400 and a couple of GSXR's. Time will tell !!!
Yes it was just the feel I did not like, strangely I never had a problem on many of the bikes I have ridden fitted with braided lines and when I collected a friends RSV (2005 model) last September and rode it 150 miles back to his house the front brakes with the braided lines felt great with good feedback. :) However the rear was crap, despite bleeding it before we left. :thumbdown That RSV is one torquey machine, great fun :lol
I do know of a few riders who have reverted to the standard lines for the same reason.
 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 22 April 2014, 01:14:28 pm





Hey unfazed


Just so happens i remember millitant i believe talking about Aprillias or maybe i seen it online but apparently back brakes are a known foible with Aprillias and they are next to useless and require very regular bleeding.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: thunderpantz on 22 April 2014, 04:37:47 pm
Thought about the fact I need to put the head back together tomorrow. Lè sigh
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 22 April 2014, 04:58:47 pm

Hey unfazed

Just so happens i remember millitant i believe talking about Aprillias or maybe i seen it online but apparently back brakes are a known foible with Aprillias and they are next to useless and require very regular bleeding.

Noggy,
Yes, we were aware of it before my friend bought it, which is why I bled it before riding it. That particular model has a problem apparently with the location of the master cylinder. Great to ride but I prefer the Fazers for pure all roundedness .

I will be passing your way in a few weeks time, but by car unfortunately.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 22 April 2014, 05:06:05 pm


I will be passing your way in a few weeks time, but by car unfortunately.


On ye olde Isle Of Inishmore then?.......or the fishguard ferry?


Ill wave to you from the control tower.


I always look at the manifest to check how many bikes are aboard but hardly ever see any....too expensive like i say.


Well i appreciate you'll be busy driving around but any foccer is always welcome for a cup o tea if im off.


P.s theres a new stretch of carriageway if you go Pembroke dock to st clears way to go east...not sure exactly what bit but word on the street is the police are hot with cameras on it at the mo. ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: savvy on 22 April 2014, 05:51:52 pm
Looks like I'm going to have to fettle and ride the bike for another year then :eek  passed it's MOT today with no problems even with the 400 headlights. Then put it in the garage,bloody weight bench stand fell over on the tank.Scratched and dented !!!!! :'(  More damn work :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: thunderpantz on 22 April 2014, 07:42:16 pm
Last time I saw my head....

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/20140417_140639_zpsaedk6gg5.jpg) (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/edd_summers_101/media/20140417_140639_zpsaedk6gg5.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 22 April 2014, 07:44:16 pm

I will be passing your way in a few weeks time, but by car unfortunately.

On ye olde Isle Of Inishmore then?.......or the fishguard ferry?

Ill wave to you from the control tower.

I always look at the manifest to check how many bikes are aboard but hardly ever see any....too expensive like i say.

Well i appreciate you'll be busy driving around but any foccer is always welcome for a cup o tea if im off.

P.s theres a new stretch of carriageway if you go Pembroke dock to st clears way to go east...not sure exactly what bit but word on the street is the police are hot with cameras on it at the mo. ;)
PM sent
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Yamazer-92 on 22 April 2014, 10:23:40 pm
Finally ended my Mivv exhaust fitment saga, it's finally on and not blowing at all! Took a bit of Del Boy bodgery and some tact but finally the foccer is on and sounds great and I can finally ride the thing once it has its MOT  :D . If anyone has similar issues with a Mivv stainless on a 600 PM me and I'll give you some tips that finally sorted mine.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 22 April 2014, 11:10:29 pm
Not today, but yesterday (was too knackered when I got home!)

Rode up to London to a friend's place, but went the interesting route and also stopped off at three pubs (no, not for a drink, but for a Scatter Rally the Solent Advanced Motorcyclists are doing!)

On the way I happened to go past Blackbushe Airport and there was a guy with a camera who took my photo as I was riding past (at a legal speed, I would point out) so I gave him the Salute :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazerider on 23 April 2014, 02:03:26 am
Also not today, but yesterday at 1am... on Minley Road (near Blackbushe), very nearly lost it hitting a puddle that wanted to qualify as a lake. The force of the spray off the front wheel was enough to knock my feet off the pegs. :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 23 April 2014, 06:50:40 am



Noggyfighter passed its MOT with flying colours.




The tester said that despite being crashed it was a clean bike. 8)




Looking around at some much newer bikes in the shop confirmed this.






So i now have a summer biking pass :)








Get some practice in before being a thou rider next year.......akin to being a wring raith! :b








too good to break,too good to break,too good to break......... :rolleyes :rolleyes :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 23 April 2014, 06:50:16 pm
Got wet coming home    :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 24 April 2014, 12:08:28 am
Fitted some Galfer wavey discs on the front end.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 24 April 2014, 05:04:00 pm
Did over 100 miles in the glorious Scottish sunshine today.....brilliant!!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 24 April 2014, 05:26:34 pm
Used the bike as the sun was shining and  I had to drop some paperwork off at Olveston and Horfield and do some fault finding at Lockleaze .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Yamazer-92 on 24 April 2014, 07:11:50 pm
MOT'd it, no advisories!  :D  Rode it properly for the first time in a month after work, clutch that I had fiddled with felt fine but still rattling a bit so will get the carb tune out soon. Today was also the first proper test of my motad downpipes, I noticed no difference whatsoever in performance but it felt great to hear ALL of the exhaust actually coming out of the exhaust can and they look loads better so I am very happy with them!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 24 April 2014, 09:21:07 pm

[Limit reached]

Did a bit more to the to be "workshop bike lift"


[Limit reached]

Made the base lift plate.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 24 April 2014, 11:20:13 pm
Got the airbox back in after my whoopsie with the help of a rubber mallet.  ;) Thanks for the advice, Tony! Rain stopped play, but hopefully I'll have it all back in on Saturday. Looks like I'll be cleaning the carbs this weekend too, hopefully!  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lez72 on 25 April 2014, 12:04:15 am
Fitted a new clutch cable to the boxeye. Genuine Yamaha of course  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Frosties on 26 April 2014, 07:28:47 am
Realised the MOT had run out in February, crapped it, phoned round and it went straight through - result!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Super_Monkey on 26 April 2014, 09:15:26 am
pulled off the front and rear peg hangers, frame cover, disassembled for powdercoating, knocked out the bushes (found out they where a tenner each from Yamahahahaha see seperate post), replacing all shitty oxidised fasteners for stainless, got new bars, levers, R6 shockm barided lines and other goodies to fit if weather holds this week?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 26 April 2014, 09:47:48 am
Got the airbox back in after my whoopsie with the help of a rubber mallet.  ;) Thanks for the advice, Tony! Rain stopped play, but hopefully I'll have it all back in on Saturday. Looks like I'll be cleaning the carbs this weekend too, hopefully!  :)


I love my rubber mallet 8)


I best see you out riding this year Christo....foc the Peugeot..& the kwak.....& the wallet.


In the news today......car insurance has dropped dramatically........must be same for bikes.....& you're so much older now.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 26 April 2014, 12:37:05 pm
Rubber mallet, best device before resorting to a lump hammer for getting square pegs into round holes  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red imp on 26 April 2014, 01:30:16 pm
Left it in the garage because it was peeing down with rain when I left for work  :'( 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Super_Monkey on 26 April 2014, 06:14:54 pm
well Renthals drilled and fitted, and the R6 shock done too, all bolts on the wire wheel and come up well, great threads, bearings re-greased and some copper slip on a few things, either this bike has never been introduced to copper or lithium grease or the previous owners didn't give a fudge!! Way too many seized bolts for my liking!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 26 April 2014, 07:07:12 pm
De-siezed the rear caliper and replaced the brake fluid, repainted the steel downpipes and refitted in place of the stainless set so I can polish another day......all this on the 600 whilst the mighty thou sat there looking very dirty  :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tex on 26 April 2014, 07:17:23 pm

 bled the front brakes, still feel spongy but better
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Mark YPVS on 26 April 2014, 07:54:22 pm
Changed the fork seals, oil, and dust seals
stripped cleaned front brakes , new pads
new speedo sensor
new chain and sprockets new 12mm nut
new oil and K&N filter
stripped cleaned rear calliper new pads
New front and rear tyres
painted suspension and stands
Cleaned it and ....................................... sold it  :eek
(http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv354/fatyzfr1/Fazer%20600/IMG_0089_zpsecb6f14a.jpg) (http://s699.photobucket.com/user/fatyzfr1/media/Fazer%20600/IMG_0089_zpsecb6f14a.jpg.html)
(http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv354/fatyzfr1/Fazer%20600/IMG_0090_zpsd3e27783.jpg) (http://s699.photobucket.com/user/fatyzfr1/media/Fazer%20600/IMG_0090_zpsd3e27783.jpg.html)

So will using this to commute until I finish the R1  :rolleyes :rolleyes

(http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv354/fatyzfr1/RD350N%20YPVS/200_zps607c0767.jpg) (http://s699.photobucket.com/user/fatyzfr1/media/RD350N%20YPVS/200_zps607c0767.jpg.html)
Mark :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 26 April 2014, 08:19:32 pm
Changed the fork seals, oil, and dust seals
stripped cleaned front brakes , new pads
new speedo sensor
new chain and sprockets new 12mm nut
new oil and K&N filter
stripped cleaned rear calliper new pads
New front and rear tyres
painted suspension and stands
Cleaned it and ....................................... sold it  :eek
Mark :)

Then, after breakfast.....?  :lol
 
 
Yoooooooou'll be back!  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Mark YPVS on 26 April 2014, 08:23:49 pm
Hi Nick,

not sure im doing the right thing selling it, might sell the RD YPVS instead  :rolleyes.

will still be on here , ive leant a lot and its a great forum  ;)

Mark :)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 26 April 2014, 08:32:54 pm
Hi Nick,

not sure im doing the right thing selling it, might sell the RD YPVS instead  :rolleyes .

will still be on here , ive leant a lot and its a great forum  ;)

Mark :)

 :eek  What do you think you'd sell that for? (checks wallet, heart sinks  :\  )
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Mark YPVS on 26 April 2014, 08:45:18 pm
I know what you mean , I couldn't afford to buy one now :eek
Properly around £3k , not sure as its a genuine N1 with matching numbers but its NOT a show bike.

Mark :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 26 April 2014, 08:48:00 pm
No, I'd have to ride it but just look after it real well, if it was mine too.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Mark YPVS on 26 April 2014, 09:27:31 pm
It does get some looks commuting through London  :rollin
Mark :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 26 April 2014, 10:43:07 pm
fitted some clear lens covers...realised I had been sent the wrong silver bulbs so put orange ones in :o
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 27 April 2014, 07:56:45 am
early start for me today....fitted new downpipe/can gasket to the 600,will be taxing it on thursday  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 27 April 2014, 04:55:05 pm
Rode up to RAF Cosford for the annual Midland Air Ambulance Bikefest. Stayed dry mostly except heavy shower mid-afternoon Highlight of the day was a flypast by Supermarine Spitfire-what a beautiful sound that 12 cylinder Rolls Royce Merlin!!! loads of bikes there including a handful of Fazers. Shropshires idea of road resurfacing seems to be chuck a few tons of loose gravel about! :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 27 April 2014, 04:58:46 pm
Adjusted the free play in my throttle and clutch cables... then looked longingly out the window as the heavens opened :o
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 27 April 2014, 05:15:45 pm
Rode up to RAF Cosford for the annual Midland Air Ambulance Bikefest. Stayed dry mostly except heavy shower mid-afternoon Highlight of the day was a flypast by Supermarine Spitfire-what a beautiful sound that 12 cylinder Rolls Royce Merlin!!! loads of bikes there including a handful of Fazers. Shropshires idea of road resurfacing seems to be chuck a few tons of loose gravel about! :eek


Cosford bike fest, someone keptm that quiet :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 27 April 2014, 05:19:07 pm
Rode up to RAF Cosford for the annual Midland Air Ambulance Bikefest. Stayed dry mostly except heavy shower mid-afternoon Highlight of the day was a flypast by Supermarine Spitfire-what a beautiful sound that 12 cylinder Rolls Royce Merlin!!! loads of bikes there including a handful of Fazers. Shropshires idea of road resurfacing seems to be chuck a few tons of loose gravel about! :eek


Cosford bike fest, someone keptm that quiet :eek
Think I mentioned it clashing with motorcycle museum proposed meet. It was well publicised around Brum & in MCN/MCM
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Red Ceri on 27 April 2014, 05:35:58 pm
Was going to do a short shakedown ride to see what my R1 front end conversion felt like and check everything over, ended up doing about 120 miles and used a full tank of fuel, think I like it  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 27 April 2014, 05:40:39 pm
Fitted Metzeler Z8 Interacts , interesting to see how they compare to the PR3 and the M5s.
Metezler M5 interacts were great all round except for wear, rear gone in 2500 front gone in 5000, but then they had a lot of abuse. :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 27 April 2014, 07:12:18 pm
Rode up to RAF Cosford for the annual Midland Air Ambulance Bikefest. Stayed dry mostly except heavy shower mid-afternoon Highlight of the day was a flypast by Supermarine Spitfire-what a beautiful sound that 12 cylinder Rolls Royce Merlin!!! loads of bikes there including a handful of Fazers. Shropshires idea of road resurfacing seems to be chuck a few tons of loose gravel about! :eek


Cosford bike fest, someone keptm that quiet :eek

 
Did my trade training there  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 27 April 2014, 07:21:30 pm
 :eek  discovered I had no rear brake light - adjusted rear brake switch and now it works  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 27 April 2014, 09:32:17 pm
Rode to Brighton loaded with panniers, top box and tank bag with a load of stock. Weather was pretty misable.

Sold some of it at a market, then came home. At least the weather was better!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lank on 27 April 2014, 09:37:59 pm
fitted some bar risers and dropped the forks 10mm. Still needs a test ride
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Soapy on 27 April 2014, 10:14:01 pm
Rode up to RAF Cosford for the annual Midland Air Ambulance Bikefest. Stayed dry mostly except heavy shower mid-afternoon Highlight of the day was a flypast by Supermarine Spitfire-what a beautiful sound that 12 cylinder Rolls Royce Merlin!!! loads of bikes there including a handful of Fazers. Shropshires idea of road resurfacing seems to be chuck a few tons of loose gravel about! :eek


Cosford bike fest, someone keptm that quiet :eek

 
Did my trade training there  :D

So did I. Jan 79 to May 80. Feels like a lifetime ago
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 27 April 2014, 11:14:51 pm
Rode up to RAF Cosford for the annual Midland Air Ambulance Bikefest. Stayed dry mostly except heavy shower mid-afternoon Highlight of the day was a flypast by Supermarine Spitfire-what a beautiful sound that 12 cylinder Rolls Royce Merlin!!! loads of bikes there including a handful of Fazers. Shropshires idea of road resurfacing seems to be chuck a few tons of loose gravel about! :eek


Cosford bike fest, someone keptm that quiet :eek

 
Did my trade training there  :D

So did I. Jan 79 to May 80. Feels like a lifetime ago

Feb 85 to Jul 86 for me - Air Communications (L Tech AC).
Felt like a lifetime doing it  :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 28 April 2014, 06:54:48 pm
Beautiful, sunny afternoon, 120 miles. Wrexham, Corwen, Bala, Cerrig, Llyn Brenig, Llansannan, Abergele, Colwyn Bay, coffee and teacake at the Cayley, Rhos on Sea, then home via St Asaph, Denbigh, Ruthin, Nant y Garth, Llandegla. Quiet roads, quite a few bikers out.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 30 April 2014, 06:27:25 pm
Got my new Metzeler roadtec Z8 interact fitted for the weekends ride down to my mums at Weston Super  mare
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Post by: red98 on 30 April 2014, 08:01:56 pm
Taxed the 600.......yep, thats right, "the stuttering one" is back on the road     :D :D..........could be the last tax disc I buy 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 30 April 2014, 08:02:32 pm
A really nice day out today, starting with a run to Gloucester to drop off a copy of my CV and give the potential new employer the once over. You live in hope  :rolleyes
Then down along the Severn on the A48 to Chepstow, where I had a good look round the castle. Beautiful, extensive, fascinating, and well worth the £4.50 entrance charge - recommended  :)
 
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/ChepstowCastleandTinternAbbey30April2014023_zps1c33f92e.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/ChepstowCastleandTinternAbbey30April2014023_zps1c33f92e.jpg.html)
 
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Then up the Wye Valley by way of Tintern - a stop at the tea rooms by the abbey - I think I'm being stalked by 4-layer chocolate fudge cake (for gawd's sake, don't tell me doctor!)  :b
 
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/ChepstowCastleandTinternAbbey30April2014173_zpsf6153684.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/ChepstowCastleandTinternAbbey30April2014173_zpsf6153684.jpg.html)
 
Up to Monmouth, and A40 home. 160 miles, so just local really  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 30 April 2014, 08:12:37 pm
My route for Sturday Nick,then back through Cheddar
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Post by: red98 on 30 April 2014, 08:17:59 pm
Another good day out nick  ;).....and as usual some great piccies......good luck with the job....
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Post by: noggythenog on 30 April 2014, 08:32:53 pm
Nice one Nick...i concur good photos...you sure get about.


I got foc all scenic photos, just the usual drivel........i did 230 miles today to get warmed up for tomorrow......did some right newb things but eventually got in the flow & carved some decent turns & i had a great time...although i got soaked on the way back...for a fair weather rider i seem to do an awful lot of riding on the rain/fog/sleet :rolleyes .....noggyfighter was a little slow to pick up low down to begin with....a good thrashing seems to have cured that well :)




Went Aberystwyth for a lech....very quiet.....but looky looky.....a mighty thou.....taught the guy the foccer salute & he was amused & did it to me as i rode off....he has used foc-u but never joined so i said he should....apparently he has a 600 under a dust sheet....check out his number plate too. 8)






Then it was off to Rhayader......& llandovery which was also quiet.....& the same foccin red fiesta is blocking the car park...complete with police will impound thus vehicle docs on the windscreen.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 30 April 2014, 08:42:18 pm
My IAM Group is having a Scatter Rally each month, this month's competition is to find pubs or cafe's etc in places starting with letters A to E, take a pic of your bike next to them and then making the longest route between them.

I got three a while back in Aldershot, Cove and Eversley, today I was doing the other two in Burley and Durnston near Ringwood (you don't have to do them in order, just get the longest "virtual route")

I got there from Portsmouth by going via the Morestead Road, Winchester and Salisbury because it was a nice day for a ride :)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 30 April 2014, 08:43:29 pm
Nice one Nick...i concur good photos...you sure get about.


I got foc all scenic photos, just the usual drivel........i did 230 miles today to get warmed up for tomorrow......did some right newb things but eventually got in the flow & carved some decent turns & i had a great time...although i got soaked on the way back...for a fair weather rider i seem to do an awful lot of riding on the rain/fog/sleet :rolleyes .....noggyfighter was a little slow to pick up low down to begin with....a good thrashing seems to have cured that well :)




Went Aberystwyth for a lech....very quiet.....but looky looky.....a mighty thou.....taught the guy the foccer salute & he was amused & did it to me as i rode off....he has used foc-u but never joined so i said he should....apparently he has a 600 under a dust sheet....check out his number plate too. 8)






Then it was off to Rhayader......& llandovery which was also quiet.....& the same foccin red fiesta is blocking the car park...complete with police will impound thus vehicle docs on the windscreen.



"Looky, looky".....you dirty old foccer.........mrs nog not a member on here then....... :rolleyes
so , you get to  "looky, looky"  and all we get is yet another piccie of the nogfighter   :rolleyes
have a good day tomorrow mr nog.....and.........dont forget the piccies   :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 30 April 2014, 08:56:59 pm
My route for Sturday Nick,then back through Cheddar

Stop at the castle if you get time Bill - an hour or so if you don't linger too much. Fantastic views of the Wye Valley from the battlements. Nice tea rooms at Tintern- pleasant outside if the weather is kind, plenty of indoor seating if not. Enjoy!
 
Another good day out nick  ;) .....and as usual some great piccies......good luck with the job....

Thanks Paul. Hopefully looking at the next phase of my motorcycle trade career. And if I get it, hope to be moving to Gloucester.
On the doorstep of Wales! Oooooooh shit!  :lol
 
Just a bimble today Noggy, taking in the scenery. Bike doesn't seem tip-top at the mo - I think the carbs could do with a balance - service soon anyway, going to be a big one pre-Euro tour  :D
I thought those last photos you got, on the misty day, were excellent - very atmospheric.
 
Yeah, that red car with the bodge tape go faster stripes has been there every time I have this year - think it's parked in exactly the same spot, not moved at all. Make em an offer  :lol
 
Good luck with the thou - take it easy, eh?
 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: taylor on 30 April 2014, 10:11:42 pm
 a few years ago some American traced our family tree, the story said my family built tintern abbey, at least something is still standing lol.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 30 April 2014, 10:35:14 pm
left the cover off it from yesterday, and now its soaking as it pissed it down while i was out...guess ill be washing it after work tomorrow now  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 01 May 2014, 06:21:33 am
a few years ago some American traced our family tree, the story said my family built tintern abbey, at least something is still standing lol.
About time they came and finished building it then !!!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 01 May 2014, 07:51:27 pm
 Bought a prezzie for the mighty thou....the "peep peep"from the standard horn is just not man enough....130db that should wake a few cagers up   ;)




well just been out to the garage and hooked the new horns up to an old battery.......foc me there loud   :eek.....bought off ebay for 12.99 free postage...seller,twowheeljunky....ordered monday night delivered thursday monring   ;)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 01 May 2014, 10:14:42 pm
Where'd you mount em Paul? Piccy? How easy to wire up? Very interested, couldn't agree more about the poxy useless OEM jobby.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: AllyBally on 01 May 2014, 11:35:24 pm
very nice Red.
 I agree about the standard horn, planning on taking the twin horns I put on the Divvy,sticking the original back on then fitting the twins to the Fazer. Am tempted to just buy a nice shiny new pair but haven't had a good look for some real loud ones, they all seem to be around 130db. My old ones are 155 and paid about 15-20 few years ago, they're nice and LOUD  :evil
 Nick, they are easy to fit,just used bigger mounting bracket on the Divvy, and a small extension to connect the wiring from one horn to the second.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 01 May 2014, 11:49:55 pm
Where'd you mount em Paul? Piccy? How easy to wire up? Very interested, couldn't agree more about the poxy useless OEM jobby.


theres a guide on Pat's site for duel horn installation:

http://www.cartestsoftware.com/fz1/dualhorninstallation.html (http://www.cartestsoftware.com/fz1/dualhorninstallation.html)

:)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 02 May 2014, 04:48:25 pm
Took it to Victor motorcycle for Mot at 9.30am , walk to Mcdonalds while waiting and have bacon&egg macmuffin , walk back , failed Mot due to horn not working , says he's checked connections and can't see anything wrong , got home , had a quick look , fuse has blown , get a fuse and a couple of spares from Roys Autos . Phone Victor , line busy . Had a job to do at Clevedon Medical centre , get home , take a chance , ride back to Victor motorcycle , tell him it was blown fuse , he has to finish Mot on Honda Blackbird and then he will check mine , all ok , new Mot , so will be able to go out for a ride on Sunday ( happy days ) .
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Post by: andybesy on 02 May 2014, 05:35:47 pm
Feeling rather pleased with myself. Just changed all the brake pads front and rear. All went smoothly. Went so far as to take calipers off this time. Good clean. Copper slip and rubber grease in all the right places.

After fixing the centre stand spring last weekend and cleaning out the front sprocket area one before that I feel like I'm on a bit of a roll!

I wonder what I'll take apart next?
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Post by: Mark YPVS on 02 May 2014, 05:58:13 pm
Loaded it onto the van and waved goodbye to it :'( :'( :'( but will see it everyday as I sold to my friend who I work with  :lol :lol :lol
Mark :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 02 May 2014, 06:13:09 pm
Turned down my scottoiler a tad, cleaned it all, and then put a layer of hydrophobic sealant all over, sprayed it into all the crevices as well. beading and hseetign like a trooper now :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 02 May 2014, 06:34:22 pm



Cleaned the noggyfighter......then cleaned the SEM-A.....lubed the chain on the sem-a.....with no paddock stand yet & only a side stand it was labourious.


Met Unfazed & his wife who were passing by, he got to see noggy towers & the fazers....always good to meet another foccer. 8)




Put the sem-a in the shed & the noggyfighter is relegated to outdoors....poor noggyfighter :'( [size=78%]...couldnt be so harsh so went to halfords & got her an oxford cover.[/size] :)
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Post by: mickvp on 02 May 2014, 08:11:58 pm
just bought one of these:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_787885_langId_-1_categoryId_165704 (http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_787885_langId_-1_categoryId_165704)

just need to make a bracket up to fit the bugger in between the forks now.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Davebo on 03 May 2014, 12:54:07 am
Yay me! Took the mighty Thou into work and back when the roads were mildly moist and as a bonus no one in a car tried to ram me off the road.

Forgot to mention that there was an old-ish Gen 1 Thou at Asda in Adel, Leeds. Black 1.
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Post by: Fazerider on 03 May 2014, 04:58:59 pm
Gave it an oil change, for about the thirtieth time. :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 03 May 2014, 05:30:41 pm
Went for a ride out in the Spring sunshine. Stopped by a boating marina for a couple of pics.
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Post by: Dave48 on 03 May 2014, 05:32:45 pm
Forgot to upload Mr fazer!
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Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 03 May 2014, 05:47:35 pm
Replaced the battery and adjusted the chain.
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Post by: lew600fazer on 03 May 2014, 06:25:37 pm
Rode the one on the left down from Scotland last week to the Costa Blanca were I live, the one on the right took her for a spin just to charge the battery up a bit as has not run for two weeks.
(http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j478/lew600fazer/DSC_0015-1.jpg) (http://s1087.photobucket.com/user/lew600fazer/media/DSC_0015-1.jpg.html)
(http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j478/lew600fazer/DSC_0017.jpg) (http://s1087.photobucket.com/user/lew600fazer/media/DSC_0017.jpg.html)
(http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j478/lew600fazer/DSC_0014.jpg) (http://s1087.photobucket.com/user/lew600fazer/media/DSC_0014.jpg.html)
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Post by: Lez72 on 03 May 2014, 06:32:48 pm
Dave48, Your foxeye looks mint  8)
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Post by: stevierst on 03 May 2014, 08:39:52 pm
Finally 'finished off' my rear maxxis diamond after chasing my bro-in-law around Windermere. It's now bald as ya dad.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/04/agurequq.jpg)
It started out like this 3k ago.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/04/y7ygagam.jpg)

Awesome tyres, easily as good as any other s/t tyre I've used over the years, and I'm not kind to my tyres!
Haters carry on hating at your own expense!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 03 May 2014, 08:49:27 pm
No hating here stevie - but they do look weird!
 
Slimwilly might come along in a mo and show you what a PROPERLY bald tyre looks like though  :eek
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Post by: stevierst on 03 May 2014, 08:59:13 pm
Put it this way, there's 1mm or less all round! Lucky I got home without being stopped by yoonohoo :o
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Post by: ChristoT on 03 May 2014, 09:28:34 pm
To be fair, It's the Supermaxx I hate! Not tried the Diamonds...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 03 May 2014, 09:29:41 pm
Dave48, Your foxeye looks mint  8)
Thanks Lez,
Some of it is due to previous ownership but the rest is my OCD-keeping the bike shiny/self maintained is my reward  to the bike lfor the pleasure I get riding the little red beast! :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 03 May 2014, 10:10:44 pm
To be fair, It's the Supermaxx I hate! Not tried the Diamonds...
I'll be honest with you without being big headed, I've not been overtaken by another biker on twisty roads whilst on diamonds. Been past a fair few wannabe's
I keep up with my bro-in-law whose on Pirelli angel gt's riding a tweaked mille, and boy, can he ride!
Everyone who's ridden my bike have said the tyres feel unstickable! A bit of an odd feel at first with the strange profile, but it helps when you throw it over in a bend
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 05 May 2014, 09:14:15 am
another nice day.....after yesterdays ride with the lofo`s on my 600 boxeye,its reminded me just how good these bikes are   :D .....so iam off out again...only to machinemart in twickenham to get some gas for the welder...which i could get 1 mile down the road at halfords.....but swmbo dos`nt know that  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 05 May 2014, 09:55:11 am





I did a quick 50 miler yesterday on noggyfighter........it was great! & i felt on good form.......the front end is far too light though & under full throttle i really need to lie on the tank because the front lifts every time theres a small bump.




At the end & approaching my village i got stuck behind a car....no big deal.....just about to turn a small corner straight into the 30 limit, police are often there & theres one o those digital speed i dicators....so i hung back......& Harrrrrrumph!!!!........a BMW1000r & some other mega bike fly past us......& i became deflated & thought hmm maybe i coulda just go passed.






Then i read the threads about staying safe & i think it is these type o guys that ending up embedded in cars or becoming street furniture.




Not sure where to go today, might just keep it local & do a little tour of pembrokeshire.
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Post by: Grahamm on 05 May 2014, 10:55:38 am
I was too knackered to post this yesterday...

My local IAM Group is running a monthly Scatter Rally, this month's challenge is to find military memorials to a specific regiment, squadron, batallion, unit etc (not just the generic "Lest we forget" type). So I went via Fovant to Lyneham to Kemble and then Hullavington and hopefully got pics which will suffice.

Then went to Bristol to visit my mother in hospital and finally rode back to Portsmouth, having racked up about 300 miles!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 05 May 2014, 01:24:54 pm

Cleaned the noggyfighter......then cleaned the SEM-A.....lubed the chain on the sem-a.....with no paddock stand yet & only a side stand it was labourious.

Met Unfazed & his wife who were passing by, he got to see noggy towers & the fazers....always good to meet another foccer. 8)

Put the sem-a in the shed & the noggyfighter is relegated to outdoors....poor noggyfighter :'( [size=78%]...couldnt be so harsh so went to halfords & got her an oxford cover.[/size] :)

And likewise, always good to meet another Foccer. A shame we could not take up the offer of Tea from his good lady wife.
We were heading to Abergavenny via the A40,  :) unfortunately by Car,  :'( but we met many bikers who were on the boat heading to Bristol and down to Lands End and they were also on the A40 for the same reason I was. :lol Pull out of the way to let them overtake and watch the flowing lines and secretly wishing I was with them. :'(


Had to welcome the seeing the light of Noggythenog and buying the fast colour.  :lol
We had a good fazer chat, and he certainly appears to have got good value for money. Lovely sound off that akrapovic :)
Noggy best of luck with that fantastic sounding machine and we will call again next time on the bike. :thumbup
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Post by: unfazed on 05 May 2014, 01:34:03 pm

I did a quick 50 miler yesterday on noggyfighter........it was great! & i felt on good form.......the front end is far too light though & under full throttle i really need to lie on the tank because the front lifts every time theres a small bump.

Try adjusting the preload at the rear giving less static sag, that will help stop the squatting at the rear and lifting the front to easily.

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Post by: Anquetil on 05 May 2014, 01:38:09 pm
A short ride to Colwyn Bay and back from Wrexham, via Ruthin, Denbigh, St Asaph, 94 miles. I went to have a look where the petrol stations are in Colwyn Bay as I'm doing a Bike Safe course on Friday at N. Wales Police H,Q. and need to have a full tank for the afternoons ride. I managed to fit in a teacake and coffee on the prom at Rhos on Sea. Just washed and dried the bike and put it away, as rain is a possibility this afternoon.
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Post by: noggythenog on 05 May 2014, 02:12:29 pm

I did a quick 50 miler yesterday on noggyfighter........it was great! & i felt on good form.......the front end is far too light though & under full throttle i really need to lie on the tank because the front lifts every time theres a small bump.

Try adjusting the preload at the rear giving less static sag, that will help stop the squatting at the rear and lifting the front to easily.


Cheers unfazed, ill give that a go & see how it goes.


I had a blast to West Angle Bay today almost at the entrance to the haven & i seen the ferry come in....imthought i hope he makes the ferry this time ;) .




Look forward to seeing you again on the bike & we can ride some welsh twisties. :)
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Post by: unfazed on 05 May 2014, 04:16:34 pm

I did a quick 50 miler yesterday on noggyfighter........it was great! & i felt on good form.......the front end is far too light though & under full throttle i really need to lie on the tank because the front lifts every time theres a small bump.

Try adjusting the preload at the rear giving less static sag, that will help stop the squatting at the rear and lifting the front to easily.


Cheers unfazed, ill give that a go & see how it goes.


I had a blast to West Angle Bay today almost at the entrance to the haven & i seen the ferry come in....imthought i hope he makes the ferry this time ;) .

Look forward to seeing you again on the bike & we can ride some welsh twisties. :)

I did, I did. :lol
We will, We will.  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 05 May 2014, 04:18:45 pm
Just about finishing off my mirror blanks for the gen II. Tried a few different methods, gonna spray them up and post the results on here for all to see.

Also been having mad thoughts about chopping the front fairing sides off and making her look a bit like an Aprilia tuono .
(Anyone got a busted up one I can practice on)
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Post by: Fazer Forever on 05 May 2014, 04:48:08 pm
Had a ride from Leeds/Hawes/Sedburgh/Settle/Leeds. Saw a few Fazers but not in enough time to give the salute!! Twisty roads.
Still testing the 1000 shock on my 600 that may need tweaking still, but not sure what to do. Front brakes seem to be getting worse so need
some TLC and need some new discs anyway.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dickturpin on 05 May 2014, 08:47:32 pm
260 miles following the route of tour de France from York to Skipton aysgarth hawes over buttertubs pass to reeth leyburn and Ripon then home to Yorkshire coast.
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Post by: noggythenog on 05 May 2014, 09:14:40 pm
260 miles following the route of tour de France from York to Skipton aysgarth hawes over buttertubs pass to reeth leyburn and Ripon then home to Yorkshire coast.


I went to Aysgarth falls once, it was beautiful.
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Post by: MarkWales on 05 May 2014, 09:16:38 pm
Little spin - 150ish miles saw Laugharne - Fishguard Harbour - Owls Nest Llandovery - Home
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Post by: noggythenog on 05 May 2014, 09:25:08 pm
Little spin - 150ish miles saw Laugharne - Fishguard Harbour - Owls Nest Llandovery - Home


Ah i coulda met you on that run mate...mind you still niceto get out on your own too...i went Carew, Pembroke, Angle......returned & then went over the Presselis for good measure...i also went to fishguard yesterday...sounds like fishguard sees its fair share of fazers.
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Post by: slimwilly on 05 May 2014, 09:57:21 pm
Little spin - 150ish miles saw Laugharne - Fishguard Harbour - Owls Nest Llandovery - Home


So whats this "owls nest" Landovery
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dickturpin on 05 May 2014, 10:14:06 pm
260 miles following the route of tour de France from York to Skipton aysgarth hawes over buttertubs pass to reeth leyburn and Ripon then home to Yorkshire coast.


I went to Aysgarth falls once, it was beautiful.
Aysgarth Falls was where Robin Hood (with Kevin Costner) was filmed fighting in the waterfall...lovely spot.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 06 May 2014, 05:09:52 pm
Little spin - 150ish miles saw Laugharne - Fishguard Harbour - Owls Nest Llandovery - Home


So whats this "owls nest" Landovery




Its a Tea Room / Cafe slightly further on than the West End Cafe - I prefer Owls Nest

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Andy FZS on 06 May 2014, 07:56:44 pm
Even I managed to get a day ..well afternoon pass from the wife. I took a nice ride from Hull to Wetwang, Stamford Bridge, York, Malton, Staxton, Foxholes, Sledmere, Fridaythorpe, back to Wetwang and home about 120 miles. Bike seems to be covered in flys so a good excuse for a polish.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 06 May 2014, 08:17:55 pm
Recieved my SMD Driving lamps
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Post by: Lank on 07 May 2014, 01:26:57 pm
failed the MOT as the horn was not working (was working sunday)


rewired the earth cable as this had a break. Now passed.


Previous owner wired car horns and used the thinnest speak cable to wire it. [size=78%]Ill rewire it all at the weekend properly :([/size]
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 07 May 2014, 06:20:45 pm
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140507_173348_zpsfadkeyw8.jpg)


fitted Ebay SMD DRL  :D

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Post by: noggythenog on 07 May 2014, 06:45:21 pm



Foccin ell Mark i wont miss you now mate.




You need the double headlight mod now though.
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Post by: MarkWales on 07 May 2014, 07:07:49 pm
yes I do need the headlight mod


My MOT tester warned me I could damage the electrics by doing the dual headlamp mod

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Post by: noggythenog on 07 May 2014, 07:15:33 pm
yes I do need the headlight mod


My MOT tester warned me I could damage the electrics by doing the dual headlamp mod


I dont think it does though mark....but when i got my crappy headlight fitted the guy said eh it looks like you had the headlight mod and now both lights come on but dont use it unless you really have to as it might get so hot it will melt the wiring........sounds kinda similar to what you got told.




However loads o folk on here do the mod & have no dramas.......well they do have dramas.....not with the lights though. :rolleyes
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Post by: carlos on 07 May 2014, 08:01:57 pm
I must admit riding it to a dealers to test a MT09
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Post by: unfazed on 07 May 2014, 08:24:07 pm
yes I do need the headlight mod
My MOT tester warned me I could damage the electrics by doing the dual headlamp mod

The tester is incorrect if the modification is done correctly because the on/off switch is only ever switching on or off 2 bulbs maximum like it does without the modification.

However he is correct if the modification is done incorrectly

Without the modification Headlight on the right and dim on the left are on together when switched to Hi and the left dim is on when switched to Lo

With the correct modification the left and right dims are on together when switched to Lo and the headlight on the right and left dim are on when switched to Hi.

If both dims are on the combined wattage is 110watts (2 *55watts dims)

If Headlight and dim are on the combined wattage is 115watts (60watt head and 55watt dim)

Many modified the light incorrectly and ended up with both filaments of the H4 bulb on at the same together and this caused overheating of the bulb and wiring as you had 60w+55+55=170watts being powered via the on/off switch

The correct modification is done by connecting the spare green wire in the left hand switch to the spare connector on the H4 bulb. Follow the wiring from the left hand switch group to the block connector in the electrical box under the tank. You will see one of the connector blocks which has a green wire going in on one side and nothing coming out of the other side. The is the wire you require to connect to the spare connection on the H4 bulb.

Unfortunately I have no pictures to show you so I hope this makes sense  :)


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 07 May 2014, 09:00:03 pm



Well i did 100 miles bout the pembrokeshire coast.




Was quite nice.
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Post by: MarkWales on 07 May 2014, 10:04:44 pm
Nice to see the Noggyfighter still out and about
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Post by: Dead Eye on 07 May 2014, 10:30:37 pm
I seriously need to try and get on over to you noggy so you can show me some of the local roads ^.^
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Post by: unfazed on 07 May 2014, 11:21:11 pm
I seriously need to try and get on over to you noggy so you can show me some of the local roads ^.^

That makes two of us  :lol
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Post by: noggythenog on 07 May 2014, 11:57:19 pm
Seriously chaps...some of the roads i think are just a means to an end are probably some other folks wet dream...i really am spoiled......although i will say this...lots of them are small ie narrow & winding & flicky....& pretty foccin dangerous. :evil .....im talking 3rd gear max...maybe 4th until you get cought with too much pace & wish you had more engine braking.




Given the choice i reckon i prob prefer the mid wales more flowing & larger twisties.......but the last few days have given me good practice at slower speeds & the scenery is shit hot.
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Post by: Dave48 on 08 May 2014, 04:02:40 pm
Rode to shop to in nice? showers to get MOT test done. Sailed through-good old Rhondda Red! :lol
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Post by: apage16 on 08 May 2014, 05:24:38 pm
Completed the oh-so-wrong-feeling DOWNGRADE to standard headlights!  :'(


Double headlight mod completed, of course.


Also switched to the summer fairing and fitted my new/old retro style bar mounted mirrors. (€10 the pair! With E-mark!)


[Limit reached]

Already ordered a secondary light unit to make sure I can still see in the gloom!


Yet to make some panels to cover the front corners of the frame (rectifier, horn area) and yet to figure out what to do about indicators. But already pretty happy with the more streetfightery look.


NOGGY! Don't trade yours in, we make a good team!!!



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Post by: mr self destruct on 08 May 2014, 05:41:03 pm
Got my bike back from it's 40k mile service today, major service plus two new tyres so I'm £500 lighter. Ouch.

Plus I'm scrubbing them in in the pissing rain.  :rolleyes

Been riding a courtesy XJ6 the past two days, thoroughly uninspiring bike.
 
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Post by: TonyW on 08 May 2014, 06:03:14 pm
260 miles following the route of tour de France from York to Skipton aysgarth hawes over buttertubs pass to reeth leyburn and Ripon then home to Yorkshire coast.


I went to Aysgarth falls once, it was beautiful.
Aysgarth Falls was where Robin Hood (with Kevin Costner) was filmed fighting in the waterfall...lovely spot.
My Dad was the Swordmaster on that there film.
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Post by: midden on 09 May 2014, 06:27:45 pm
Changed rear pads cleaned piston and bled/changed fluid :)
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Post by: Wade90 on 09 May 2014, 07:12:47 pm
My 3rd MOT with this bike, and the 3rd time it's passed first time without any advisory notes!

I love this bike! :D
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Post by: mickvp on 09 May 2014, 07:32:05 pm
removed the standard can, and fitted my carbon and titanium scorpion one. Then I took the baffle out and flung it under the seat :lol
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Post by: Super_Monkey on 09 May 2014, 08:02:19 pm
pulled forks off,  cleaned the lowers and  removed a good few years of road grime and put a nice couple of coats of matt black.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 09 May 2014, 08:06:18 pm
removed the standard can, and fitted my carbon and titanium scorpion one. Then I took the baffle out and flung it under the seat :lol


figured I should include these, I know how you guys like pics:

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/FZS1000%20Fazer/IMAG0364_zps3404a706.jpg)

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/FZS1000%20Fazer/IMAG0365_zpsb022098f.jpg)

Oh, and baffle in:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CM8k41cSwLA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CM8k41cSwLA)

Baffle out :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FCbAMeK96c (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FCbAMeK96c)
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Post by: noggythenog on 09 May 2014, 08:13:23 pm



Very nice Mick 8) , that looks as cool as an Akra imo...no doubt for a fraction of the cost.




Makes such a difference to the look of the bike.
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Post by: mickvp on 09 May 2014, 08:24:48 pm
cheers Noggy, I like it (wouldnt have minded an Akrapovic either, but wanted something a little different)
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Post by: ogri48 on 09 May 2014, 08:51:49 pm
What did I do with my fazer today? Fell in love with it all over again. Even in the wind and wet that bike is just so much fun and then some..
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 10 May 2014, 06:40:59 pm
MoT passed, advised rear tyre near to limit and front the tread is 'saw blading' 
So will need new for July :(
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 10 May 2014, 06:48:32 pm
removed the standard can, and fitted my carbon and titanium scorpion one. Then I took the baffle out and flung it under the seat :lol

Same as my one Mick, 'cept mine's all carbon. The titanium one suits yours well though.   :thumbup
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Post by: Millietant on 10 May 2014, 08:11:57 pm
Took wife's Fazer 1000 into a mates garage for it's MOT (she broke 2 toes last week) got picked up my son and then took in my RSV - both still have a couple of weeks left so have them there to fit in as he's got time.


Cleaned son's Fox-eye 600 and now settling down with a Belgian Cherry Beer.
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Post by: ChristoT on 10 May 2014, 08:17:45 pm
Took wife's Fazer 1000 into a mates garage for it's MOT (she broke 2 toes last week) got picked up my son and then took in my RSV - both still have a couple of weeks left so have them there to fit in as he's got time.


Cleaned son's Fox-eye 600 and now settling down with a Belgian Cherry Beer.

Sounds like a great day!  :D
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Post by: noggythenog on 10 May 2014, 08:24:13 pm
Took wife's Fazer 1000 into a mates garage for it's MOT (she broke 2 toes last week) got picked up my son and then took in my RSV - both still have a couple of weeks left so have them there to fit in as he's got time.


Cleaned son's Fox-eye 600 and now settling down with a Belgian Cherry Beer.


Howd she break her toes then?.....biking or just being a woman?.




Plus that cherry beer...is it the stuff in the wrapping paper...that is well nice....this stuff.
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Post by: Rexr on 10 May 2014, 10:13:09 pm
I bought one...  :D
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Post by: noggythenog on 10 May 2014, 10:26:21 pm
I bought one...  :D


 :woot :woot :woot :woot
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Post by: unfazed on 10 May 2014, 11:33:01 pm
Oil, coolant and tyre pressures checked on 1000 for tomorrows 120 mile charity run.
 Wifes gone to bed, settling down to watch the WSBK superpole with a drop (Large) of Jameson and if my mobile rings they can  :foc
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Post by: MarkWales on 10 May 2014, 11:49:16 pm
Washed it and then watched the rain rinse it clean
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Post by: Millietant on 10 May 2014, 11:59:02 pm
ChristoT - 'Twas a very good day indeed.


Noggy - she broke her toe (2 broken actually) while knitting - bloody dangerous hobby that - she jumped up to answer the phone and stepped over the abacus she had in the middle of the floor (uses it to keep track of her lines), stepped a bit too far as she started to lose balance and basically kicked the hard square corner of the sofa leg.


Also Noggy you've got the beer spot on, it is indeed the Bacchus cherry. :thumbup
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Post by: red98 on 11 May 2014, 01:03:20 pm
Spongy rear brake on the 600, bled many times with no improvement so fitted my spare.........no change  :o......so iam thinking ive got used to the thous better caliper and thats the best its going to get.......time for an upgrade.thou or trx...ill see whats on evilbay  ;)
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Post by: Exupnut on 11 May 2014, 04:25:11 pm
Snapped me foccin choke cable. Bollox. Couldn't get it started. :-((
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Post by: mickvp on 11 May 2014, 04:39:57 pm
removed the standard can, and fitted my carbon and titanium scorpion one. Then I took the baffle out and flung it under the seat :lol

Same as my one Mick, 'cept mine's all carbon. The titanium one suits yours well though.   :thumbup

never knew you had one like that Nick. nice one  :thumbup

Not had a chance to get a good run on it yet due to a lot of end of trimester uni work, but more importantly a lot of pissing rain! :lol
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Post by: noggythenog on 11 May 2014, 05:50:54 pm


After reading about all the foccers above breaking things...body and bike.......i decided to check if the noggythou was still working....plus it needed fuel.....so i did 50 miles round the hills :) .


Was a bit windy...crosswinds blowing me about.....exhaust makes some lovely pops when slowing down using engine braking......taking a while to get used to the extra weight ...i feel if i leave turning in too late then it might fire me out onto the ditch so i am maybe turning in a bit too early....all good practice & ill get there in time...and i feel slow but when i look at the speedo im going faster than i think.
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Post by: esetest on 11 May 2014, 06:12:09 pm
The roads eventually dried out and the sun came out , so went out on the bike past Longleat via Chewvalley lake , Chelvey Bridge , Newton st Loe , Radstock , Frome, and back home via Bath , did about 80 miles , it was  bloody  windy .
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Post by: unfazed on 11 May 2014, 08:14:03 pm
Went to the start point of the Cancer Charity run, chatting to a few lads and was asked if I was marshaling the Charity run, I said not this time as they seemed to have enough marshals. A few minutes later I was handed a Blood Bike South Reflective Jacket and was told "there you are, your marshaling" Had some good fun around the coast roads of West Cork. :)
Definitely convinced the standard of car driving has dropped. :'(
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Post by: midden on 11 May 2014, 09:58:59 pm
Changed spark plugs NGK CR 8E as per manual, found ones fitted were NGK CR8 EIX Ridium. Are they a sporty alternative?
set up to attempt carb balancing.......wow them screws are definitely a ballache. Put that on pause till my trip to screwfix for long screwdriver.



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 11 May 2014, 10:20:55 pm
I have always used CR8EIX I find that they last longer and seem to make the engine smoother.
Nothing wrong with the CR8E and many riders would not notice any difference other than the price.
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Post by: midden on 11 May 2014, 11:07:37 pm
the core on the EIX is needle thin. do they start like that or is it a strange way they wear
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Post by: unfazed on 11 May 2014, 11:28:13 pm
the core on the EIX is needle thin. do they start like that or is it a strange way they wear

Thats the design, they are platinum based to give better spark and durability.

Quote from NGK
"Designed specifically for the performance enthusiast.  Iridium IX® offers extreme ignitability, improved throttle response and superior anti fouling"
You did ask :lol
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Post by: Rexr on 12 May 2014, 12:24:37 am
Changed the clutch lever/ cable holder thing from the 600 version back to the 1000 version (last owner changed to bar mounted mirrors) also gave it the dodo juice treatment, I'm also toying with putting the stock can back on as the new Power tech gp can that's on there is a tad to loud for me.....(old age... :lol )
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Post by: risticuss on 12 May 2014, 08:18:14 am
Bloody thing wouldn't start this morning.... had to take the cage dressed in my bike gear as I was already running a tad late.  >:
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Post by: Grahamm on 12 May 2014, 12:37:14 pm
had to take the cage dressed in my bike gear as I was already running a tad late.  >:

Understandable, but you could have taken your helmet off first... :pokefun
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Post by: NorthWestern on 12 May 2014, 12:46:34 pm
Thought I might get to test my new 2 piece waterproof over suit, heavy rain, got bike out, rain stops.  50 miles later get to work without a single drop of rain.  Enter the office, heavy rain starts again :)
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Post by: Grahamm on 12 May 2014, 12:48:57 pm
Thought I might get to test my new 2 piece waterproof over suit, heavy rain, got bike out, rain stops.  50 miles later get to work without a single drop of rain.  Enter the office, heavy rain starts again :)

Sounds like it works well, then!
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Post by: NorthWestern on 12 May 2014, 02:29:01 pm
yeah kept me very dry :)
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Post by: risticuss on 12 May 2014, 03:11:51 pm
had to take the cage dressed in my bike gear as I was already running a tad late.  >:

Understandable, but you could have taken your helmet off first... :pokefun


I wondered why I was getting funny looks from the other cars at the lights. :lol
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Post by: Yamrider on 12 May 2014, 03:55:00 pm
Took it for it's MOT at one of my local Yamaha dealers. Passed with no problems! First time I've owned a bike old enough for an MOT since 1981 !!!! I forgot how much it was like waiting in the dentist waiting room LOL !
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Post by: Rexr on 12 May 2014, 06:51:50 pm
Finished cleaning it also gave it the Dodo juice treatment on the bodywork and Ammo everywhere else....bike looks fantastic now... 8)
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Post by: savvy on 12 May 2014, 08:56:49 pm
Fitted 16T drive sprocket. :) :)
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Post by: red98 on 13 May 2014, 06:54:00 am
ordered rear wheel bearing kit for the mighty thou....wemoto,£40 ...
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Post by: esetest on 14 May 2014, 05:46:39 pm
Finished work early , so took advantage of the sunny weather , and went for a 50 mile blast on the bike , nearly ran out of petrol , can't go  far as you think once the fuel light comes on , warm enough to wear the mesh jacket and summer gloves .
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Post by: taylor on 14 May 2014, 06:56:44 pm
no work today so took the bike out for a spin, crickhowell Brecon etc, sunshine.
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Post by: Dave48 on 14 May 2014, 08:49:21 pm
Went for a 70 mile ride around south Shropshire then towards Clee Hill (Ludlow direction) back through Bewdley Kidderminster finishing @ Streetbike,Halesowen. Rhonnda Red was surrounded by 4 police BMWs-the guys were out on a training ride & like myself called in for a drink & bite to eat. Beautiful weather & scenery-Road surfaces generally good.
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Post by: Rexr on 14 May 2014, 08:55:43 pm
Ordered a new rear tyre..... :)
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Post by: Ian-man on 14 May 2014, 09:03:40 pm
Went to Washington wetlands bike meet.,saw another blue fazer1000 with matching fairing lowers, very nice, I want some.
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Post by: unfazed on 14 May 2014, 09:12:40 pm
Changed the oil and filter on the 1000, put the 600 tank cover on it to enable me to fit the tank bag without have to worry about marking the tank, checked coolant and tyre pressures and now its all ready for the Fridays 300 odd mile trip for the NW200 on Saturday. :)
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Post by: red98 on 14 May 2014, 10:07:48 pm
Fitted new rear wheel bearings to the mighty thou...just need to put the wheel back on   :)
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Post by: The Gentleman Biker on 15 May 2014, 09:21:41 am
I went for a bit of a ride in the New Forest.


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Post by: fazersharp on 15 May 2014, 09:33:38 am
Without a fairing I wouldnt know which way round to sit either
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Post by: Dave48 on 15 May 2014, 04:42:54 pm
Bought 4L paraffin @ B&Q-last time bought some was 2/6 a gallon (but that was 1965!). Thoroughly cleaned chain and sprockets, relubed & checked adjustment.
Then decided to wash bike followed by a pleasant hour in the sun polishing! Battery fully charged ready to rock & roll tomorrow/weekend :lol
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Post by: mr self destruct on 15 May 2014, 07:34:41 pm
Had a bit of an arse twitcher on the motorway today, dropped a gear to overtake a lorry and my bike just cut out. Dead. During rush hour too.

Managed to coast to the hard shoulder, tried firing it up again and it backfired bigtime before ticking over like nothing happened. Second time it's done that now, if we didn't have a kid on the way I'd be chopping it in for a new FZ1.  :\

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 15 May 2014, 08:05:04 pm
Refitted the rear wheel after fitting new bearings last night.....wheel spins real smooth, think I was confusing bearing noise with chain noise  :o :o :o.........should notice the difference on the next ride  :D
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Post by: noggythenog on 15 May 2014, 08:22:25 pm
Had a bit of an arse twitcher on the motorway today, dropped a gear to overtake a lorry and my bike just cut out. Dead. During rush hour too.

Managed to coast to the hard shoulder, tried firing it up again and it backfired bigtime before ticking over like nothing happened. Second time it's done that now, if we didn't have a kid on the way I'd be chopping it in for a new FZ1.  :\
Uh oh that's proper arse twitching stuff mate....have you got an alarm immobiliser fitted???
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Post by: esetest on 15 May 2014, 08:24:25 pm
Hi Paul , did you use a bearing puller when you removed the bearings or a screwdriver , planning on doing mine in the  autumn , so was just wondering if I would need a puller
Refitted the rear wheel after fitting new bearings last night.....wheel spins real smooth, think I was confusing bearing noise with chain noise  :o :o :o .........should notice the difference on the next ride  :D
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Post by: Andy FZS on 15 May 2014, 08:42:18 pm
Went to seaside for an hour came home and spent another hour removing flies and polishing
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Post by: unfazed on 15 May 2014, 08:56:00 pm
Had a bit of an arse twitcher on the motorway today, dropped a gear to overtake a lorry and my bike just cut out. Dead. During rush hour too.

Managed to coast to the hard shoulder, tried firing it up again and it backfired bigtime before ticking over like nothing happened. Second time it's done that now, if we didn't have a kid on the way I'd be chopping it in for a new FZ1.  :\

Check your electrical connections. It is possible it is corrosion of connectors or a loose connections.

Procedure below does not require and major skills (not saying you don't have any major skills :) )

Start with the plug caps and work back
Unscrew the plug caps and cut about 10mm off the end and then screw them back in and put the boot back in position.
Lift the tank and take off the coil connection one by one and spray connectors with WD40( don,t spare it) and then put them back on.
As the tank is up open the electrical connections box. Take out each connector in turn pull them apart and treat both plug and socket to liberal doses of WD40.
Put all that back together
Now go the Right hand handlebar switch.
Unscrew the phillips screws and open the switch Spray the kill switch with WD40 operate it on off about 10 times and and spray some more WD40 into it.

The kill switch can be a source of problems if it has not been used for a while.
Now you have cleaned up nearly all the  connectors associated with engine running.

Last bit to do is under the left side panel.

Take off the side panel and pull off the biggest connect block from the starter cut out relay unit.
Spray the both  the plug and the relay connection with WD40.

Put it all back together and restart the bike. Hopefully it starts  :lol

No doubt someone will come back and say this is a waste of time, but believe me from my experience it is a worthwhile exercise.

Let us know how you get on.
You may find some corrosion which needs a little bit of rewiring, but that cane be easily sorted also




 

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Post by: red98 on 15 May 2014, 09:18:39 pm
Hi Paul , did you use a bearing puller when you removed the bearings or a screwdriver , planning on doing mine in the  autumn , so was just wondering if I would need a puller
Refitted the rear wheel after fitting new bearings last night.....wheel spins real smooth, think I was confusing bearing noise with chain noise  :o :o :o .........should notice the difference on the next ride  :D



hi paul..used a good quality drift.two large beearings came out easy, smaller roller bearing put up a bit of a fight, I removed the rollers and plastic holder and carefully split the outer casing....used a socket slightly smaller than then bearing  to knock the new ones in.nice and easy making sure they went in square....2hrs from start to finish, I used an "all balls" kit from wemoto,£40 delivered
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Post by: mr self destruct on 15 May 2014, 09:49:17 pm
Uh oh that's proper arse twitching stuff mate....have you got an alarm immobiliser fitted???
I do, and it's played up a bit since I got the bike.  :\


Check your electrical connections. It is possible it is corrosion of connectors or a loose connections.

Procedure below does not require and major skills (not saying you don't have any major skills :) )

Start with the plug caps and work back
Unscrew the plug caps and cut about 10mm off the end and then screw them back in and put the boot back in position.
Lift the tank and take off the coil connection one by one and spray connectors with WD40( don,t spare it) and then put them back on.
As the tank is up open the electrical connections box. Take out each connector in turn pull them apart and treat both plug and socket to liberal doses of WD40.
Put all that back together
Now go the Right hand handlebar switch.
Unscrew the phillips screws and open the switch Spray the kill switch with WD40 operate it on off about 10 times and and spray some more WD40 into it.

The kill switch can be a source of problems if it has not been used for a while.
Now you have cleaned up nearly all the  connectors associated with engine running.

Last bit to do is under the left side panel.

Take off the side panel and pull off the biggest connect block from the starter cut out relay unit.
Spray the both  the plug and the relay connection with WD40.

Put it all back together and restart the bike. Hopefully it starts  :lol

No doubt someone will come back and say this is a waste of time, but believe me from my experience it is a worthwhile exercise.

Let us know how you get on.
You may find some corrosion which needs a little bit of rewiring, but that cane be easily sorted also

Cheers mate I'll give it a go tomorrow, but it'll mean taking the Mondeo to work.  :'(
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Post by: unfazed on 15 May 2014, 10:52:47 pm
What type of alarm/immobiliser is fitted?
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Post by: Grahamm on 16 May 2014, 12:43:52 am
Had a bit of an arse twitcher on the motorway today, dropped a gear to overtake a lorry and my bike just cut out. Dead. During rush hour too.

I had a couple of incidents like that on my FZ6 a few years back, turned out to be a duff Kill Switch. It was replaced and been fine since.
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Post by: MarkWales on 16 May 2014, 05:55:31 am
Added Wynns Dry Fuel to the tank - no running issues at the moment
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Post by: mr self destruct on 16 May 2014, 06:28:15 am

What I did with my Fazer today was take a crash course in riding on gravel on the way into work. All of a sudden my favourite little country road was resurfaced with loads of loose shit and I found myself sliding all over the place!  :eek


I wonder if there's any special technique?



What type of alarm/immobiliser is fitted?


A Meta 357TV2. It kept blowing the fuse a few times in recent weeks, but it turned out whoever installed it didn't upgrade it, so I sorted that.
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Post by: Dave48 on 16 May 2014, 06:28:59 am
Uh oh that's proper arse twitching stuff mate....have you got an alarm immobiliser fitted???
I do, and it's played up a bit since I got the bike.  :\


Check your electrical connections. It is possible it is corrosion of connectors or a loose connections.

Procedure below does not require and major skills (not saying you don't have any major skills :) )

Start with the plug caps and work back
Unscrew the plug caps and cut about 10mm off the end and then screw them back in and put the boot back in position.
Lift the tank and take off the coil connection one by one and spray connectors with WD40( don,t spare it) and then put them back on.
As the tank is up open the electrical connections box. Take out each connector in turn pull them apart and treat both plug and socket to liberal doses of WD40.
Put all that back together
Now go the Right hand handlebar switch.
Unscrew the phillips screws and open the switch Spray the kill switch with WD40 operate it on off about 10 times and and spray some more WD40 into it.

The kill switch can be a source of problems if it has not been used for a while.
Now you have cleaned up nearly all the  connectors associated with engine running.

Last bit to do is under the left side panel.

Take off the side panel and pull off the biggest connect block from the starter cut out relay unit.
Spray the both  the plug and the relay connection with WD40.

Put it all back together and restart the bike. Hopefully it starts  :lol

No doubt someone will come back and say this is a waste of time, but believe me from my experience it is a worthwhile exercise.

Let us know how you get on.
You may find some corrosion which needs a little bit of rewiring, but that cane be easily sorted also

Cheers mate I'll give it a go tomorrow, but it'll mean taking the Mondeo to work.  :'(
What type of alarm/immobiliser is fitted?
See your bike is same "vintage" as mine. When I bought bike last June it came with an alarm/immobiliser which had been fitted from new(2003). Previous experience with the system on my thou playing up at 10 years age decided me to have the fitted system removed & replaced with a new Datatool System 4 Red which my local Yam dealer was doing a special price on. Wasnt going to bother fitting another alarm/immob until my insurance company insisted!
Once you have covered all the electrical possibilities including testing things like side stand cut out switch,clutch switch-IF the problem persists then check your fuel system:-breather pipes/fuel pump & filter & if necessary the carbs. My money is on the alarm/immob! Good luck
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 16 May 2014, 06:31:03 am
Cheers mate! It seemed ok this morning, but that's the trouble with intermittent faults.  :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 16 May 2014, 08:31:28 am
I have a Meta357TV2 fitted and is also 10 years old.
Usually the internal battery goes around now and you get 4 short beeps when switching it on which is the indication of the problem. I am waiting for the beeps before upgrading mine.  :) Since I fitted my own I can bypass it very quickly without stripping anything so it never bothers me to much.

You problem sounds electrical since it just cut out, and backfired on starting. Fueling issues present themselves slightly differently
Usually if the side stand or the clutch switch give trouble the engine will not turn over on the starter and everything on the bulb check will light up.
About 8 years ago on the way back from France we stopped for lunch about 60 miles from home and a bike that had worked flawlessly for 2 weeks would not switch on when . Everything dead, I lifted the tank and checked the connections in the box and sure enough there was a corrosion issue on the ignition switch connector. A dose of WD40 (always carry a very small can with me) sorted it temporarily until I got home but I had to redo the connector. When I went through all the other connectors there were traces of corrosion on many of them.. I treated them all with WD and did it again last year as a matter of form, but the initial dose of WD40 had kept the corrosion at bay.

Forgot to mention the Fuel pump has a small black connector under the tank near the pump pull it apart and treat that also.




Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Rexr on 16 May 2014, 01:39:34 pm
Had my new rear tyre fitted and put the bike back to stock gearing  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 16 May 2014, 01:46:54 pm
put the bike back to stock gearing  :)
Why so -- what did you have before what did you not like
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 16 May 2014, 01:48:54 pm
Cleaned and re-oiled the chain, filled it with petrol, gave a test run to make sure all is ok ready for the NW200 tomorrow
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Post by: Rexr on 16 May 2014, 04:08:45 pm
The owner before me put a 15 tooth front sprocket on and I've put the stock 16 tooth sprocket back on as I do a lot of touring during the summer months and the way the bike was felt like it was reving to high, I've never been one for shorter gearing each to their own I suppose lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 16 May 2014, 05:25:42 pm
Lovely weather, warm and dry. 146 miles, from Wrexham to Betws y Coed, Llanberis, Caernarfon, Bangor, Colwyn Bay, St Asaph, Ruthin , home. Quiet on the roads this morning, but busy with traffic heading up the coast as I came home. Lots of bikers out.
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Post by: noggythenog on 16 May 2014, 07:26:01 pm
Lovely weather, warm and dry. 146 miles, from Wrexham to Betws y Coed, Llanberis, Caernarfon, Bangor, Colwyn Bay, St Asaph, Ruthin , home. Quiet on the roads this morning, but busy with traffic heading up the coast as I came home. Lots of bikers out.


Im desperate to see llanberis on the bike...never even been in the car.........any pics????
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 16 May 2014, 07:32:41 pm



Little bit spit & polish before i hit Welshy Walesy Roads in the morning.




Adjusted the rearset for the gear lever,  lowered the handlebars a little bit, adjusted the span on the clutch and brake levers.....added some activ8 to the engine oil.....put some kurust stuff around the fuel filler lip under the cap where it was a tad rusty and gave it a thin coat of wd once dry.




Hardly ever get weekends off....never mind dry ones....when i have an FZ1 ready to ride......actually feels a little bit festive :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 16 May 2014, 08:24:10 pm
That looks really good Noggy. Have a good one tomorrow, weather should be right for it. I was thinking of loading up the tent again this weekend, but as explained elsewhere, can't really do it now. I managed to get a couple of hours in to clear my thoughts a bit this afternoon though. Over the Lambourn Downs to Wantage, A338 to Hungerford (nice winding stretch with good surface - rare around here!), then a B road route back to Swindon, Highworth, Faringdon and home. Will hopefully get out again on Sunday, no idea where to head though. Maybe the tank museum at Bovington, dunno.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 16 May 2014, 08:32:24 pm
Rode it to a local spot, the rest and be thankful, then rode it home :)

Just cleaned the bike, and scrubbed the chain and sprockets before 're-oiling as well:

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/17/y4egezut.jpg)

Nice n windey

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/17/suva3etu.jpg)

Clean bike


(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/17/6a8a8uqu.jpg)

Chain and sprocket looking a bit better:

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/17/ta2a8age.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 16 May 2014, 08:35:55 pm
Spent an hour this evening giving it a good wash.

When ayone else does this, do you get random blokes coming up to you and chatting about bikes?

Call me paranoid but when he asks where I work, if I ride the bike there and what time I leave in the morning it kind of goes beyond random bike chat yeah?
When I put the bike away the disclock, chain and alarm went straight on.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 16 May 2014, 08:43:55 pm
That looks really good Noggy. Have a good one tomorrow, weather should be right for it. I was thinking of loading up the tent again this weekend, but as explained elsewhere, can't really do it now. I managed to get a couple of hours in to clear my thoughts a bit this afternoon though. Over the Lambourn Downs to Wantage, A338 to Hungerford (nice winding stretch with good surface - rare around here!), then a B road route back to Swindon, Highworth, Faringdon and home. Will hopefully get out again on Sunday, no idea where to head though. Maybe the tank museum at Bovington, dunno.


Cheers Nick....got a bit of stripping and greasing to do yet but she aint all that bad really & i cant wait to see what she is made of......even got my doubts about that but i hope im proved naive on that matter.


Like you I've got a few things to deal with at the moment & although i would always welcome company i am preferring my own right now..I'm gonna get in the zone....just me, the bike, my life, no phones, no chit chat, no wize cracks, no bacon butties.....no thoughts other than the road & the tyres & the thrill just for the foc of it......i'll only be stopping when i need fuel......i don't think people quite get that about bikes do they.




I'll still be welcoming a bit of sport though if it happens so long as i stay clear of stupid speeditis but im feeling the need for some fun. 8)


Did i mention i am in Wales & it is sunny???? :sun
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 16 May 2014, 08:55:08 pm
Spent an hour this evening giving it a good wash.

When ayone else does this, do you get random blokes coming up to you and chatting about bikes?

Call me paranoid but when he asks where I work, if I ride the bike there and what time I leave in the morning it kind of goes beyond random bike chat yeah?
When I put the bike away the disclock, chain and alarm went straight on.


Ha ha :lol




I took a train at 0600 to take 6 hours to get to Manchester to pick up my new bike.........middle o manchester & the owner says ok follow me 2 mile down the road ill show you the petrol station then its easy to get home.......ye nice one...ok see ya later mate.




Filling up the bike & some complete rubbernut manc that did actually look like Bez starts jabbering in my ear about his son who loves bikes & can he take some pics. :photo






I thought the bike was going in the back of his van...& im still thinking he was cloning the plate.......but he was a top bloke so foc it who cares i'm insured :b
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 16 May 2014, 09:08:44 pm


Cheers Nick....got a bit of stripping and greasing to do yet but she aint all that bad really & i cant wait to see what she is made of......even got my doubts about that but i hope im proved naive on that matter.


Like you I've got a few things to deal with at the moment & although i would always welcome company i am preferring my own right now..I'm gonna get in the zone....just me, the bike, my life, no phones, no chit chat, no wize cracks, no bacon butties.....no thoughts other than the road & the tyres & the thrill just for the foc of it......i'll only be stopping when i need fuel......i don't think people quite get that about bikes do they.




I'll still be welcoming a bit of sport though if it happens so long as i stay clear of stupid speeditis but im feeling the need for some fun. 8)


Did i mention i am in Wales & it is sunny???? :sun

I spent many years living alone in various flats, no tv, no phone, doin my own thing. Had my bike, and a good crowd at High Beach I met up with regularly; sometimes we'd go on rides together, but most of my riding was alone. That's really my default position - FOC-U has kinda changed that now  :)
But I still need my own space, and feel really cramped living with my Dad. I'm getting itchy feet again, need a change. But yeah, you gotta have your own space sometimes, clear the cobwebs, press the refresh button.

But no bacon butties?!!  :eek Foc that!  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 16 May 2014, 09:58:55 pm
Went out for a 50 mile blast this afternoon round North Somerset , when  on the bike , I am not worrying about Mum ,  neighbours from hell , finding work or paying bills , biking keeps me sane .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 16 May 2014, 11:47:33 pm
Rode it to a local spot, the rest and be thankful, then rode it home :)

Just cleaned the bike, and scrubbed the chain and sprockets before 're-oiling as well:

([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/17/y4egezut.jpg[/url])

Nice n windey

([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/17/suva3etu.jpg[/url])

Clean bike


([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/17/6a8a8uqu.jpg[/url])

Chain and sprocket looking a bit better:

([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/17/ta2a8age.jpg[/url])





Scotland sure looks good Mick....nice pics


You must be getting used to that thou now
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Doddsie on 16 May 2014, 11:59:20 pm



Little bit spit & polish before i hit Welshy Walesy Roads in the morning.




Adjusted the rearset for the gear lever,  lowered the handlebars a little bit, adjusted the span on the clutch and brake levers.....added some activ8 to the engine oil.....put some kurust stuff around the fuel filler lip under the cap where it was a tad rusty and gave it a thin coat of wd once dry.




Hardly ever get weekends off....never mind dry ones....when i have an FZ1 ready to ride......actually feels a little bit festive :D


Gorgeous colour noggy, really like that!  :thumbup
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Post by: mickvp on 17 May 2014, 12:01:07 am
Aye its nae too bad noggy. Where I took that pic is only about 25 miles from my house, which is nice :D

Getting used to it now mate aye...cant wait till my tyres are done though, really holding me back now but Im too tight to just chuck half worn tyres.

How you liking the FZ1 (scrubbed up great BTW ;))
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 17 May 2014, 12:45:04 am



Little bit spit & polish before i hit Welshy Walesy Roads in the morning.




Adjusted the rearset for the gear lever,  lowered the handlebars a little bit, adjusted the span on the clutch and brake levers.....added some activ8 to the engine oil.....put some kurust stuff around the fuel filler lip under the cap where it was a tad rusty and gave it a thin coat of wd once dry.




Hardly ever get weekends off....never mind dry ones....when i have an FZ1 ready to ride......actually feels a little bit festive :D


Gorgeous colour noggy, really like that!  :thumbup
+1 
really nice looker :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 17 May 2014, 06:19:32 pm
Woo hoo !!! i have got some Gilles rearsets to fit (thanks to Curt)


Now where am i going to find time,,I have got 8 rabbits to sort for dog food from last nights golf course raid,,a rifle that is playing up,,hope the firing pin spring is not broken :'(


hedges to cut,,back yard to clean up,,room needs glossing on woodwork,,front door need glossing,,


oh hell,,think i may go on a bike ride tomorrow :lol ,,need a rest..I did 200 or more miles today :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 17 May 2014, 06:33:18 pm
Had a real nice day on the thou today.


Lovely and warm and bikes everywhere.......went to llandovery and then i tagged a group...bmw1000r thing...a gsxr 750 and something else sporty...scraped my boot on a tight left hander, it'll polish out...followed them swiftly as far as Beulah where they turned in to get petrol....beeep beep and a thank you wave......blasted through the twisty Beulah road....focced up a couple of corners...but had fun....got on the A44 from Rhayader & went supersonic......for about 10 miles...before attack of the foccin cyclists :( ......bastards!




Had a brief stop at Aberystwyth which was hoaching......loads o bikes too :b ...only photos i managed coz i was busy.




Really got into the flow on the way back down the coast towards Aberaeron & before long i was flying.






I had some serious doubts about the thou before today....i kinda thought it was slower on the B roads than the old 600......well i quashed that theory.......i wouldn't go any quicker on any bike coz theres only so much my eyes and small brain can cope with so i think this thou is perfect for me.






I have chewed up the tyres a bit......it's unknown what is the previous owner as chris had it on the track before but im pretty sure  the latest scrub is fresh and ive no need to bullshit...front and back tyres are getting chewed.......but I'm completely shit on left handers and i wont lie about that...too close to the hedge and a bit of a mental block about turning that way.


Anyway an absolutely excellent day out on my own for 5 hours and im still buzzing. 8) 8) 8)





(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y362/noggythenog/IMG_0156_zps8ba0ce1d.jpg) (http://s1030.photobucket.com/user/noggythenog/media/IMG_0156_zps8ba0ce1d.jpg.html)




(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y362/noggythenog/IMG_0154_zps314fd34e.jpg) (http://s1030.photobucket.com/user/noggythenog/media/IMG_0154_zps314fd34e.jpg.html)




(http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y362/noggythenog/IMG_0153_zps592e2dbc.jpg) (http://s1030.photobucket.com/user/noggythenog/media/IMG_0153_zps592e2dbc.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 17 May 2014, 06:45:10 pm
Woo hoo !!! i have got some Gilles rearsets to fit (thanks to Curt)


Now where am i going to find time,,I have got 8 rabbits to sort for dog food from last nights golf course raid,,a rifle that is playing up,,hope the firing pin spring is not broken :'(


hedges to cut,,back yard to clean up,,room needs glossing on woodwork,,front door need glossing,,


oh hell,,think i may go on a bike ride tomorrow :lol ,,need a rest..I did 200 or more miles today :)




You dont deserve them ;)




I thought curt had a fzs1000.......have you gone bought the wrong set????
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 17 May 2014, 06:46:49 pm
looks a cracking day noggy, glad to hear you are now gelling with the thou :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 17 May 2014, 06:51:32 pm
Thats more like Aberystwyth should look-not like the news pics back in the winter with the prom all flooded and smashed. Glad you enjoyed the ride on the thou.,noggy!
I only did 64 miles around Staffordshire/Derbyshire roads but what a beautiful day-nice to get the tyres warm!

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Red Ceri on 17 May 2014, 07:41:13 pm
Get a new Front Roadsmart II fitted and scrubbed it in, done about 100 miles around the local lanes including the Burnhan Bends.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tex on 17 May 2014, 07:48:19 pm

 had it ivanised,   :)  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 17 May 2014, 07:56:06 pm
Thats more like Aberystwyth should look-not like the news pics back in the winter with the prom all flooded and smashed. Glad you enjoyed the ride on the thou.,noggy!
I only did 64 miles around Staffordshire/Derbyshire roads but what a beautiful day-nice to get the tyres warm!

i


I have no less fun on the old 600.




Speeds perhaps different.




But i certainly felt more pressure today.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 17 May 2014, 09:37:20 pm
Well Noggy, did you let the revs go up past 7000 ?,,


now you see why we have velcro gloves,,,hell wont they just wind up,gear after gear :) :) :) :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 18 May 2014, 08:37:28 am
Well Noggy, did you let the revs go up past 7000 ?,,


now you see why we have velcro gloves,,,hell wont they just wind up,gear after gear :) :) :) :D


Oh yes Bill...all the way to the red....quite a treat.......that little Beulah road was "interesting"  shall i say on the thou.....i wont deny i did a bit of panic braking on a couple of the tight corners....i shouldnt have...but i did.....so ill need to keep doing that road.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 18 May 2014, 11:02:58 am
Had my first decent long run 650 miles in total on the1000, going to and from the NW200. Took a while to dial in the brain to the speed again. Got fed up of the Motorway after 100 miles and went the twisty route for the last 200miles. :)

Arrived back to Armagh after the race and decided to return the same way, all the rest went the boring route via Newry Dublin Cork motorway, I arrived home about 11:30pm  having left the race track at 6:30pm with 1 petrol and coffee stop in Armagh and 1 petrol only stop in Portlaoise. The route  Armagh, Monaghan, Clones, Cavan, Castlepollard, Mullingar, Tullamore, Portlaoise and it was definitely more fun than the Motorway from Newry to Cork. Did the last 100 miles on the motorway as it got dark. It probably took 45mins longer than the motorway route, but much more fun :)

Came accoss one camera van and one speed trap between Mullingar and Tullamore, but was in a line of slow traffic each time :thumbup
Great days racing, hope Simon Andrews will be ok after his nasty tumble, roll on the next Road Race.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 18 May 2014, 12:24:03 pm
Not today, but yesterday...


Spent the day installing some auxiliary lighting so that I can see in the dark again after going back to standard Fazer Candles.


Mounted the extra light to the forks so that I can see round the corners on those dark twisty Black Forest roads!


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Also took Fazeriders advice (from a different thread) and while I had all the electrics out, wired direct power from the battery to the headlights via relays switched by the original light wiring.


Originally had a voltage drop of 1.4V per bulb. Now down to 0.3V and I really think the lights are a fair bit brighter! The wiring box under the tank is now tighter than Daisy Duke's shorts though! Lot of junk in that trunk!


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Post by: ChristoT on 18 May 2014, 12:36:11 pm
Not today, but yesterday...


Spent the day installing some auxiliary lighting so that I can see in the dark again after going back to standard Fazer Candles.


Mounted the extra light to the forks so that I can see round the corners on those dark twisty Black Forest roads!


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Also took Fazeriders advice (from a different thread) and while I had all the electrics out, wired direct power from the battery to the headlights via relays switched by the original light wiring.


Originally had a voltage drop of 1.4V per bulb. Now down to 0.3V and I really think the lights are a fair bit brighter! The wiring box under the tank is now tighter than Daisy Duke's shorts though! Lot of junk in that trunk!


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That summer mini fairing looks ace!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 18 May 2014, 01:00:21 pm
Thanks ChristoT!


I like that it looks different, but still kinda fits the original look of the bike!


Next step is making infill panels for the gaps left rear of the headstock.
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Post by: Skippernick on 18 May 2014, 01:28:56 pm
mmmmmm Daisy Duke in shorts!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 18 May 2014, 02:02:12 pm
Nice lights... Good job... But that brake lever says "dropped"
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 18 May 2014, 02:20:24 pm
Nice lights... Good job... But that brake lever says "dropped"


Yes it does!


It had been over (quite hard I think) before my tenure. And I gently dropped it once myself. Works well for me though, I have long fingers!


So less 'dropped', more 'Forcefully adjusted'!!
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Post by: noggythenog on 18 May 2014, 04:04:22 pm
Im also loving this micro fairing, it looks the bees knees....nice one Andy. 8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 18 May 2014, 04:56:42 pm
Mistakes I have made today:
 Got up at 4am for a romantic walk in the park to listen to the dawn chorus.
 Went for a bike ride and forgot my hi-vis vest.
 Went back for my vest and forgot where I was going to go.
 Got lost and ended up in Brecon.
 Got lost on the way home and ended up in Ledbury.
 Did a 220 mile route over 6 hours with a mega sore arse and killing knees resulting. I can hardly walk!
 But the biggest mistake was booking standing tickets for Nine Inch Nails tonight. Gonna really regret that!  :lol


On the bright side, before going out I checked the electrics as per Unfazed's advice. There was a lot of gunk around the kill switch which I cleaned out (checked there first because I figured plug/coil malfunctions would lead to a misfire before killing it completely), so hopefully it won't happen again. I also blew the 15amp alarm fuse again so that may be the cause of the alarm problems too.

I reckon my bike's old enough to start developing 'character' so I'll forgive it.  ;)
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Post by: esetest on 18 May 2014, 05:05:34 pm
Went for a blast around North Somerset .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: jonesthesteam on 18 May 2014, 05:36:28 pm
First decent ride of the year for me, left Ottery, bacon bap at Exeter, on to Tiverton then picked up the A396 thru Dunster to Minehead, a lovely road with great scenery and apart from the cyclists and the odd suicidal pheasant a very beautiful part of the world, then back via the A358 to Taunton, quick blat down the M5 to clear out the various cyclist limbs littering the sharp parts of the bike, off at Cullompton and cross country to home. Just what a Sunday should be  :)


Jonesy



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 18 May 2014, 05:51:44 pm

 But the biggest mistake was booking standing tickets for Nine Inch Nails tonight. Gonna really regret that!  :lol




Foccin ell....my mate was tattooing me today & he had nine inch nails on...real good...id only heard a couple tracks back in the 90's but now i want more of their stuff. :guitar
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 18 May 2014, 05:54:43 pm
First decent ride of the year for me, left Ottery, bacon bap at Exeter, on to Tiverton then picked up the A396 thru Dunster to Minehead, a lovely road with great scenery and apart from the cyclists and the odd suicidal pheasant a very beautiful part of the world, then back via the A358 to Taunton, quick blat down the M5 to clear out the various cyclist limbs littering the sharp parts of the bike, off at Cullompton and cross country to home. Just what a Sunday should be  :)


Jonesy


Cyclists...or i should i call them Mentalists :pokefun  Did my tits right in yesterday....they spoiled a good road that was cllearly made for motorcyclists......they need to get a grip, grow a pair instead of crotch sqaushing & strap some engines on. :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 18 May 2014, 05:59:38 pm
Mistakes I have made today:

 Got lost and ended up in Brecon.
 Got lost on the way home and ended up in Ledbury.
 Did a 220 mile route over 6 hours with a mega sore arse and killing knees resulting. I can hardly walk!
 
I reckon my bike's old enough to start developing 'character' so I'll forgive it.  ;)

That is not getting lost but a bit more of an unplanned adventure  :lol
220mile in 6 hours were you stopped in Brecon for a long time?  :rollin

What mileage is on that bike? as you know mine is the same vintage and also the fastest colour and always had character  :lol It is presently being used around south Wales by my son. You cannot miss it it has R1 gold spot Calipers and 03C Irish registration.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 18 May 2014, 06:04:00 pm
Hi Noggy how did all the small adjustments to the Gen2 Handlebars, Clutch, brake and gear levers work out?  more fun to ride now? :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 18 May 2014, 06:16:37 pm
Went with Nick on a great countryside tour,,rode all kinds of roads and saw some brilliant sights,,oh and rode it like i stole it (a bit ) anyway :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 18 May 2014, 06:17:39 pm
Hi Noggy how did all the small adjustments to the Gen2 Handlebars, Clutch, brake and gear levers work out?  more fun to ride now? :lol


Oh yeh i forgot to thank you for that suggestion....ye of keen eye & mile munching abilities.




Spot on :thumbup .......no sore right wrist so it must have worked.




I took the hand clutch lever right in so theres only a small bite but as my grip is further to clenched it is much more controllable on the clutch and at taking off and slow traffic stuff.....before hand i was actually slipping the clutch and thinking the bike was too heavy to get momentum...after a tweak then woolah....i can move off without any throttle :) .


I was still having to lift my clutch foot too high to change gear so more adjustment required there.




I still need to sort out my left hand cornering too...when i got back my left bicep was noticeably pumped up more than my right so i think ive been doing lots of pulling on the left bar to initiate counter steer for right handers which i am happy with anyway instead of being gentle but i just wasn't getting round lefts like rights so the fact my right bicep wasn't sore says to me i need more bar work when taking lefts......still not slow but different enough to be on my mind.....& then of course the more you think about it the more tense you probably get..




Only trivia really...i had a nice day...but i do like a good ride analysis.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 18 May 2014, 07:26:55 pm
Since your out on the Gen2 more I wondered if you had made any adjustments.

Push lightly don't pull. Push right bar lightly to go right and left bar lightly to go left.


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ajmes1 on 18 May 2014, 07:30:04 pm
Refitted the fairing after being re-sprayed. Finally the bike looks as good as when I bought it!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 18 May 2014, 08:04:25 pm
Since your out on the Gen2 more I wondered if you had made any adjustments.

Push lightly don't pull. Push right bar lightly to go right and left bar lightly to go left.


Yeh trying too hard me thinks.


I always set off thinking ill just have a bimble & before i know it.......oh well....maybe next time. :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 18 May 2014, 08:21:42 pm
Fiited my new HID headlamps - thanks Apage! And then refitted the fairing. Still need to sort the engine hoses though...  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 18 May 2014, 09:08:16 pm
Went with Nick on a great countryside tour,,rode all kinds of roads and saw some brilliant sights,,oh and rode it like i stole it (a bit ) anyway :lol :lol :lol


Brilliant ride in the warm sunshine, all kinds of roads ridden, including one I thought you only found the like of in the Lakes, Scotland, Wales - steep, steep descent of Long Mynd (if that's how you spell it), first gear at times, hanging off the back brake, gravel all over t'surface, God knows what gradient. And a good mix of fast A and B roads, little winding single track lanes,and some nice places visited:

Ludlow castle
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4279_zpse894b803.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4279_zpse894b803.jpg.html)

Stokesay castle
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4292_zps8433f3b3.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4292_zps8433f3b3.jpg.html)

Nice view from a hill  :lol
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4311_zpse29116d1.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4311_zpse29116d1.jpg.html)

Been meaning to visit this one for years; am I right in thinking that built in MDCCLXXIX (painted on the bridge)= 1779?
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4320_zps54b73e35.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4320_zps54b73e35.jpg.html)

More hills  :rolleyes
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4324_zps2afc2a0f.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4324_zps2afc2a0f.jpg.html)

Triffic day out, bike going like the clappers, lots of lurvely totty at Iron Bridge Noggy, better than that old s**t hole Aber  :lol

Feel better now  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 18 May 2014, 10:29:43 pm



Nick.....totty does not visit old iron bridges.. :pokefun




Totty goes jogging gently down the prom with earphones in & toyt shorts.....not too fast so they can be viewed more....plus breaking a sweat may make the make up run.




Tottys idea of "the financial crisis" is when they were £100 short on getting those must have shoes for 1 night only.




Totty is abundant in every shop, cafe & petrol station scraping up the funds for their education......which all gets spent on the above named must have shoes.






All this and more is what Aber beholds........& i'm still young enough to look :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 18 May 2014, 10:38:43 pm
i am e.mailing this to your wife :lol :lol :lol :lol








now !!!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 18 May 2014, 10:46:14 pm



POINT ONE: Nick.....totty does not visit old iron bridges.. :pokefun




Totty goes jogging gently down the prom with earphones in & toyt shorts.....not too fast so they can be viewed more....plus breaking a sweat may make the make up run.




Tottys idea of "the financial crisis" is when they were £100 short on getting those must have shoes for 1 night only.




Totty is abundant in every shop, cafe & petrol station scraping up the funds for their education......which all gets spent on the above named must have shoes.






All this and more is what Aber beholds........POINT TWO: & i'm still young enough to look :b

POINT ONE: That's what you think  ;)

POINT TWO: Oh, look at the nice ol fella sitting in the park, feeding the ducks - but is that really what he's doing? Never too old to look mate  ;)  :lol

As to the rest: Eh?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 18 May 2014, 10:59:27 pm
i am e.mailing this to your wife :lol :lol :lol :lol








now !!!!




Sorry slim....surely by now you know how babestation works....she only accepts text messages & visa......club or no club you pay the same as all the other punters.....otherwise how am i to fund my bike. :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 18 May 2014, 11:46:03 pm
i am e.mailing this to your wife :lol :lol :lol :lol

now !!!!

Sorry slim....surely by now you know how babestation works....she only accepts text messages & visa......club or no club you pay the same as all the other punters.....otherwise how am i to fund my bike. :)

And now you have to pray she never sees this post!!  :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 19 May 2014, 12:43:55 am
and for the right price I won't show it to her :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 19 May 2014, 08:19:54 am
Foccin ell....my mate was tattooing me today & he had nine inch nails on...real good...id only heard a couple tracks back in the 90's but now i want more of their stuff. :guitar



TBH the latest album isn't that good, too like the 80's stuff before he really learned to play a guitar. I can't recommend them enough live though, the show was amazing.
 


That is not getting lost but a bit more of an unplanned adventure  :lol
220mile in 6 hours were you stopped in Brecon for a long time?  :rollin

What mileage is on that bike? as you know mine is the same vintage and also the fastest colour and always had character  :lol It is presently being used around south Wales by my son. You cannot miss it it has R1 gold spot Calipers and 03C Irish registration.



I like the 'unplanned adventure'!  :D


It was basically Coventry - Stratford - Worcester - Hereford - Brecon, 2 hours, 1 hour having lunch, Brecon - Hereford - Ross-On-Wye - Ledbury - Malvern - Worcester - Stratford - Coventry, 3 hours.  :\


The bike hit 40,000 a couple of weeks back, is that high for one of these? How long before a rebuild is due?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Rexr on 19 May 2014, 12:11:07 pm
Cleaned the dead bugs off it
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 19 May 2014, 06:22:47 pm
Quote
I like the 'unplanned adventure'!  :D


It was basically Coventry - Stratford - Worcester - Hereford - Brecon, 2 hours, 1 hour having lunch, Brecon - Hereford - Ross-On-Wye - Ledbury - Malvern - Worcester - Stratford - Coventry, 3 hours.  :\


The bike hit 40,000 a couple of weeks back, is that high for one of these? How long before a rebuild is due?


40,000 is just run in, mine is 79,000ish and a few foccers have over 120,000 on them. Change the Oil and filter at the recommended intervals, the usual regular maintenance and it will be fine :)

The spice of any bike run "The unplanned adventures" :lol which have been ruined by sat navs :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 19 May 2014, 07:19:47 pm
Finally got round to going out for a ride for the sake of riding - must have been 4 or 5 weeks since I last managed that. Going to be another 4 or 5 by the time it happens again as well :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Rexr on 19 May 2014, 08:28:53 pm
Went out for a wee bimble and got caught in a few showers...... :rolleyes and then cleaned all the crud and bugs off it again.... :lol I'm really starting to bond with it.... :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 19 May 2014, 10:34:40 pm
Been putting the Gilles rearsets on :)


A few problems but got around them with a bit of garage engineering. :D


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Then had a look at the gear change rod which Gilles make go on the outside of the frame for the reason that the pegs are adjustable, so the rod moves up or down when you move the pegs,,so the rod going through the frame will snag,or not line up..so i checked the peg position , then drilled and tapped the lever and reversed the rod mount and hey presto,,rod goes through the frame.
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so very happy , tested them out,brake light working,gear change..all ok
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lawrence on 20 May 2014, 02:16:26 pm
SORN'd it while I decide whether to sell, break or fix it.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 20 May 2014, 03:41:07 pm
Fitted new (to me) front calipers as mine were quite worn. New pads, got front forks setup better, cleaned the scotoiler dual injector, waited fo new chain and sprockets to arrive but they didn't :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kawasutra on 20 May 2014, 05:05:48 pm
Went up North to a friend's to watch LeMan's MotoGP, and have HEL braided hoses fitted to front brakes. With some fancy blue DOT4 as well!

On the way back down, saw a lad texting on his phone, whilst dozing along in the fast lane. And then today I saw this helmet sticker idea!!!


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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 20 May 2014, 08:17:46 pm
As per Pats instructions . Took the throttle housing cover off and lubed the cables , took the choke housing cover off  and removed the clutch lever and lubed the cables , also cleaned and applied wd40 to the electrical terminals .
Removed the exup valve and cleaned and regreased and reassembled , and lubed the exup cables , whilst doing this noticed the bottom exup cable is frayed , something to keep an eye on .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: imax on 21 May 2014, 09:59:08 am
Picked it up after treating it to some PR2's, braided hoses, chain and sprockets and a brake lever, filled the tank with nad-cooling go juice, disturbed classes in 15 primary schools dropping of some flyers for the after-school clubs we run and then headed down to Spilsby Bike Night. Arrived home with fuel light just coming on and a big grin  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 21 May 2014, 10:43:10 am
sold it  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 21 May 2014, 05:36:52 pm
sold it  :'(

Correct me if I'm wrong, but you sold a blue gen 1 to get a red gen2? You're really not getting the hang of this colour thing, are you!  :lol

Took it for MOT - sailed through of course  :D

Oh yeah, and dropped it!  :eek
Dozy pillock that I am, I parked up on White Horse Hill to get a couple of shots, gradient was too steep and I didn't put it in gear, so it rolled off the side stand  :rolleyes Thankfully, NO damage done as it went over onto a soft verge with me trying to keep it up, but had to let it go down - doh! And just before the feckin MOT!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 21 May 2014, 06:29:43 pm
Thanks nick for the wise words just fancied a change to a slower colour but a faster bike lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 21 May 2014, 07:57:09 pm
Feck me! Glad your bike's unscathed, Nick!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Rexr on 21 May 2014, 08:02:38 pm
Took a ride up to Inverary
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 21 May 2014, 08:10:15 pm
Thanks nick for the wise words just fancied a change to a slower colour but a faster bike lol

What :eek

Yellow is for Garden Gnomes  :pokefun Nicks bike just wanted to go back to its roots in the garden :rollin
Blue is for slow Bandits :z
Silver is for Silver Dream Racer wannabes.  :lol
Black is for the who want a red one, but are afraid it's to fast for them. :)
And Red, well Red is the fastest colour for the fastest bike with the fastest rider :thumbup



Glad your ok Nick and no damage done :thumbup

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 21 May 2014, 08:57:46 pm
Booked in to get a BT [size=78%]023 fitted to the rear[/size]
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 21 May 2014, 09:24:26 pm
Thanks nick for the wise words just fancied a change to a slower colour but a faster bike lol

Why didn't you get one then?  :rollin



And Red, well Red comes from when they had a guy walking in front of slow vehicles with a red flag - the labour charge got too high so they started painting the vehicles red instead :thumbup



FTFY  :thumbup    :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 21 May 2014, 09:30:03 pm
Took it for a spin between jobs at midday , to test it after putting the exup valve back in and lubing the cables .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 21 May 2014, 10:33:38 pm
Thanks nick for the wise words just fancied a change to a slower colour but a faster bike lol

Why didn't you get one then?  :rollin



And Red, well Red comes from when they had a guy walking in front of slow vehicles with a red flag - the labour charge got too high so they started painting the vehicles red instead :thumbup



FTFY  :thumbup    :lol

I will have to give you that one :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Doddsie on 21 May 2014, 11:30:32 pm
Took a ride up to Inverary


George Hotel.  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 22 May 2014, 09:17:06 pm
Another small mod tonight. Gone are my standard silver steel radiator covers:

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/FZS1000%20Fazer/IMAG0409_zps18d9c8f6.jpg)

to be replaced with some (real) carbon fibre efforts (thanks brooker81!):

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/FZS1000%20Fazer/IMAG0412_zps62dd5821.jpg)

hopefully get more pics at the weekend, just nipped out between showers to fit these and snap some pics :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 23 May 2014, 07:16:22 am
Look much better I also like the idea of loads of bits from my bike on other peoples bikes. roll on satdee to pick up my new beast.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 23 May 2014, 09:33:32 am
The sun is splitting the skies this morning......I can feel a sickie coming on and Glencoe getting a visit
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 23 May 2014, 10:02:46 am
I ended up taking mine to work in the sun....was half hour late after a short detour though :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 23 May 2014, 10:41:00 am
took mine to work in the rain.  Got some Karrimor waterproof over-trousers last weekend from Sports Direct (£20) and they are actually fantastic, better than the Hein Gerrick ones I had previously.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 23 May 2014, 09:37:36 pm
took mine to work in the rain.  Got some Karrimor waterproof over-trousers last weekend from Sports Direct (£20) and they are actually fantastic, better than the Hein Gerrick ones I had previously.

I got some of those and I agree they are great, you don't look like a twat in them when walking the dog either
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Rexr on 24 May 2014, 12:51:49 am
Tweaked the preload on the forks (trying to find a sweet spot) we're getting closer............. :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 24 May 2014, 06:02:29 pm
Picked up me new fazer and rode it 140 miles home happy man. Even though got piss wet through on the way home
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JoeRock on 24 May 2014, 07:38:44 pm
Tweaked the preload on the forks (trying to find a sweet spot) we're getting closer............. :)


35mm of sag, front and rear - job done!



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 24 May 2014, 10:36:33 pm
I presume that is with rider on board?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JoeRock on 25 May 2014, 01:34:13 pm
I presume that is with rider on board?


Aye, fully kitted up and in a normal riding position too.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 25 May 2014, 07:24:12 pm
Adjusted the chain and measured it as per the manual , it is 154mm according to manual the max. is 150.1mm , looks like  I need a new chain .
Checked the wheel bearings and head bearings .
Took it for a quick spin around North Somerset .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 25 May 2014, 08:14:02 pm
Brilliant run down the A338 etc to Bovington tank museum. Couldn't put it off any longer, getting Foccers together is too much like herding cats  :rolleyes

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4536_zpsc2ccebb3.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4536_zpsc2ccebb3.jpg.html)

One particular vehicle I wanted to see again was this Mk 1 Tiger, captured in North Africa

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4390_zps38d930c9.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4390_zps38d930c9.jpg.html)

Disabled by a British Churchill, someone explain to me how the foc this damage disabled it, cos focced if I could see anything else

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4392_zps0f74f6e2.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4392_zps0f74f6e2.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4393_zps92d6f135.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4393_zps92d6f135.jpg.html)

And then a run to Corfe Castle, bit busy, but enjoyable

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4546_zps7095b07c.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4546_zps7095b07c.jpg.html)

And the roads were pretty empty on the way back, so much fun was had  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 25 May 2014, 09:06:10 pm
I presume u kept to the speed limits Nick?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tex on 25 May 2014, 09:16:25 pm


  done the ais removal,  then 3 degree advancer.   :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 25 May 2014, 09:53:06 pm
I presume u kept to the speed limits Nick?

Yes, think they were 10mph in the tank museum grounds. Didn't see any at the castle  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 26 May 2014, 07:31:06 am
Restored my mirror stalks from these scabby looking items:


(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5521/14248845036_d55b78072c_c.jpg)


Into these :


(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3712/14269886332_3556a2c3d6_c.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tex on 26 May 2014, 10:38:47 am
Brilliant run down the A338 etc to Bovington tank museum. Couldn't put it off any longer, getting Foccers together is too much like herding cats  :rolleyes

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4536_zpsc2ccebb3.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4536_zpsc2ccebb3.jpg.html)

One particular vehicle I wanted to see again was this Mk 1 Tiger, captured in North Africa

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4390_zps38d930c9.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4390_zps38d930c9.jpg.html)

Disabled by a British Churchill, someone explain to me how the foc this damage disabled it, cos focced if I could see anything else ,
  Probably knocked a track of, we had nothing that could penetrate  their armour at the time.



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Red Ceri on 26 May 2014, 11:06:50 am
Although technically not today, yesterday replaced all my caliper retaining bolts with stainless bolts from pro-bolt and replaced the brake torque arm bolts with the same.
 
Took the time to check, clean with contact cleaner and spray with GT85 every connector under the seat and both side panels, including all the fuses, surprisingly for an 11 year old bike they were almost all ok with no signs of corrosion.
 
Just need to junk the Meta alarm or get a replacement.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 26 May 2014, 12:35:58 pm
Repaired a puncture on the road using the stop and go tyre plugger,  brilliant bit of kit,  would have been stuffed without it.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 26 May 2014, 08:47:54 pm
Went for a blast on me fz1 loved every second of it not regretting getting rid of my gen 1 at all. I proper love the throaty growl of the gen2 and man on man that quickshifter is fun! Think I had it pinned in 1/2 but to scared to look down and see. Gonna try and find a decent sprayer tommorrow for the rear cowl and my newly acquired OCD
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 26 May 2014, 09:02:42 pm
Repaired a puncture on the road using the stop and go tyre plugger,  brilliant bit of kit,  would have been stuffed without it.

It is a great piece of kit, simple to use and easily stored, would not go anywhere without it. :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: DekF on 26 May 2014, 09:04:49 pm
Went for a blast on me fz1 loved every second of it not regretting getting rid of my gen 1 at all. I proper love the throaty growl of the gen2 and man on man that quickshifter is fun! Think I had it pinned in 1/2 but to scared to look down and see. Gonna try and find a decent sprayer tommorrow for the rear cowl and my newly acquired OCD

Good to hear Paul, it's a cracking bike but has so many mods it's not your average gen2  ;) & glad to see it's not the only thing I passed on  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 26 May 2014, 09:35:42 pm
Painted my rear footpegs and hangars satin black
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 26 May 2014, 09:39:40 pm
Painted my rear footpegs and hangars satin black


Any Pics?

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 26 May 2014, 10:01:46 pm
I have not fit them yet, the paint still seems a little soft, when I bolted the pegs back on the paint underneath the bottom bolt pinched slightly...  I will wait till the morning to fit the main mounting bolts.  Quite pleased with the paint, its just hycote satin on etch primer, I got it to do the wing mirror stalks which were wrecked but liked it enough to do these.


Seemed hard to take a picture of them, the flash caused major white-out and no flash was grainy...


The hardest thing to paint was actually the weights, it was rock hard and the shape made it difficult to get the wire brush on.


Will take pics on the bike tomorrow when....they are on the bike :)

Yeah, I know I have made a bit of a faux pas by using rusty nuts/bolts..... SS ones en route


(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5479/14090930070_5b684e8cf0_c.jpg)


(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3760/14297628633_37bcedf0b6_c.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 26 May 2014, 10:44:08 pm
They look really good

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 27 May 2014, 08:54:01 am

Yeah I like em in black.  Much like the top box they seem to dissapear a bit in the bike.


(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2939/14281228445_2dec2f2c83_c.jpg)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 27 May 2014, 04:42:07 pm
Fitted a new rear maxxis diamond, and it would have been rude not to scrub it in a bit :P
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Chris on 30 May 2014, 08:26:38 am
Passed MOT with no advisories  :D

Chris
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Post by: noggythenog on 30 May 2014, 01:22:16 pm





Chris your bike will never fail an MOT :)




I did the tiniest of tinkering today...some screen bolts from my 600.....not even sure if i like them.


& doing some fazer soul searching......junes Scotland bike trip may be the only chance i get at it over the next few years so i might just take the FZ & strip the 600 early........been out a few times on the 600 & while it is really flickable & far superior around town i am addicted to the pure grunt of the thou now.....it is immense.....the engine roar is really cool too but i have to say that with my end can it is a bit too noisy......never thought id say that either.......it has the baffle in too.
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Post by: Exupnut on 30 May 2014, 01:36:34 pm
Your foccin dogs vanished..
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Post by: noggythenog on 30 May 2014, 01:39:56 pm
Your foccin dogs vanished..


He's quick as foc mate....he has a red collar.......always likes watching me breaking stuff so he buggered off when he seen i was doing menial stuff only.
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Post by: Rexr on 30 May 2014, 09:08:17 pm
Took it onto my favourite back roads to check out my suspension tweaks all's good and I'm a happy bunny, off up north for a run tomorrow looking forward to kicking it's tits in on some of the best roads on the west coast.... :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 30 May 2014, 09:51:08 pm

I did the tiniest of tinkering today...some screen bolts from my 600.....not even sure if i like them.


& doing some fazer soul searching......junes Scotland bike trip may be the only chance i get at it over the next few years so i might just take the FZ & strip the 600 early........been out a few times on the 600 & while it is really flickable & far superior around town i am addicted to the pure grunt of the thou now.....it is immense.....the engine roar is really cool too but i have to say that with my end can it is a bit too noisy......never thought id say that either.......it has the baffle in too.


If you want to move the parts on earlier let me know
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Post by: slimwilly on 30 May 2014, 10:12:46 pm
Just been out for a spin to test out the positions and function of the new Gilles rearsets.


Footpeg positions fine,seem the same as before,


Brake pedal is too low,so that has to come up 15mm


Gearchange is too high,have to lift toes up too much,, so all an easy fix tomorrow,


The narrower pegs did not seem a problem,,i suppose its the sole of the bike boots being hard so not rolling od the peg ends.


When i was warming the bike up at 8 oclock pm,,four bikes went past,, ,five minutes up the road i saw a blue light flashing,,they had been pulled by a grey skoda police unmarked car,,he had them,helmets off, in a line giving them a stern talking too,,haha,,i managed to slow down to 70 a cruised past them :lol
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Post by: dazza on 31 May 2014, 01:20:04 am
Had a little Friday night blast, pint, massive perv and a portion of chips with Midden down to Herne Bay... All good. :D
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Post by: Dead Eye on 31 May 2014, 12:57:58 pm
SORN'd it... Going to be off the road for 4-8 weeks due to, well... life... :P
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Post by: esetest on 31 May 2014, 03:16:19 pm
Cleaned and lubed the chain and washed and polished the rest of bike .
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Post by: mr self destruct on 31 May 2014, 05:38:52 pm
Got myself a puncture in the arse end of nowhere (entrance to the West Midlands Water Ski Centre) on a 3 week old frigging tyre! Crafty Pluggered it up only to find my foot pump is useless, so had to wait for a kind passer-by to lend me their foot pump. Would you believe I stopped 9 cars before someone actually had a pump? I'm pretty sure they were just making excuses.  :\
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Post by: MarkWales on 31 May 2014, 06:31:02 pm
fitted a set of stainless engine casing bolts from eBay
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stinch182 on 31 May 2014, 07:03:52 pm
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Went for a 200mile ride with a mate through Wales to the elan valley . What an amazing place fantastic roads and views .
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Post by: woodwizzard on 31 May 2014, 08:07:11 pm
Washed it, fitted a legal sized number plate, changed the fuel filter because one came with the bike and just generally familiarised myself with whats what.
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Post by: noggythenog on 31 May 2014, 08:12:22 pm
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Went for a 200mile ride with a mate through Wales to the elan valley . What an amazing place fantastic roads and views .


It really is a nice place innit stinch....I lived in Wales 10 years and only just discovered it a couple years ago...all man made too.
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Post by: stinch182 on 31 May 2014, 08:15:21 pm
([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/01/ese4ehyv.jpg[/url])

Went for a 200mile ride with a mate through Wales to the elan valley . What an amazing place fantastic roads and views .


It really is a nice place innit stinch....I lived in Wales 10 years and only just discovered it a couple years ago...all man made too.


First time I've been there and will definitely go back with the misses in the back .
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Post by: dazza on 31 May 2014, 10:30:42 pm
Fitted the Gillies rearsets I got off of Brooker81, looked like a Chinese puzzle at first with all the bits and bobs, had to adjust the gear lever as it was too high for my liking, then the brake light switch as it was on all the time. Also had to put a short length of black hose on the side stand so I can get to it with my boots on. Centre stand just hits the gear lever side so temporarily wrapped a bit of insulation tape round the stand and rearsets to prevent it from marking until I can adjust them, don't really want to lose the centre stand....But, quite worryingly as usual had some bits left over. Can anyone throw some light on what these are for ? More concerned about the long internally threaded bush.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JoeRock on 31 May 2014, 11:21:44 pm
Fitted the Gillies rearsets I got off of Brooker81, looked like a Chinese puzzle at first with all the bits and bobs, had to adjust the gear lever as it was too high for my liking, then the brake light switch as it was on all the time. Also had to put a short length of black hose on the side stand so I can get to it with my boots on. Centre stand just hits the gear lever side so temporarily wrapped a bit of insulation tape round the stand and rearsets to prevent it from marking until I can adjust them, don't really want to lose the centre stand....But, quite worryingly as usual had some bits left over. Can anyone throw some light on what these are for ? More concerned about the long internally threaded bush.


Probably an extensiion for the gear lever mate, if you adjust the footpegs to extremes you'll find the current bar is too long/short to adjust the lever properly, so its to sort that out :)
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Post by: dazza on 31 May 2014, 11:38:36 pm
That makes sense, cheers.  :thumbup
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Post by: esetest on 01 June 2014, 02:53:07 pm
Quick 50 mile blast around North Somerset and ordered a new chain and sprocket kit from Wemoto .
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Post by: Rexr on 01 June 2014, 04:03:25 pm
Not today, but yesterday did my first proper ride on the old girl 222miles of the best west coast of Scotland roads I could find and all I can say is I wish I'd bought one yrs ago very,very impressed one hell of a bike....:)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bri h on 01 June 2014, 05:26:36 pm
Decided to take the end can off and remove the cat ready for the new exhaust tomorrow. Didn't go quite the way it did on you tube.  The bolts that hold the exup cover plate on were made of cheese and  rounded off at the sight of an allen key. I thought ok if that's the way you want to play ill undo the cables from the other end. After a bit of a fight I cut the cables undid the banjo clamp and took the lot off foccer style. Round two was tbe cat.  A bit of drilling and cursing and the tongs out of the kitchen and im ready for the new end can tommorow.  What could possibly go wrong.
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Post by: unfazed on 01 June 2014, 05:58:22 pm
End Can might get lost in the post :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bri h on 01 June 2014, 06:24:58 pm
Not this foccer I'm going to pick it up.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lank on 01 June 2014, 07:48:09 pm
Had a cheeky little ride out before I got dragged to the shops


http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00007dhg1dPZIA0/s/880/880/MBP8517.jpg (http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I00007dhg1dPZIA0/s/880/880/MBP8517.jpg)


(http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000._AttMW.3xM/s/880/880/MBP8548.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 01 June 2014, 08:13:16 pm
Undid all the manifold bolts with extreme caution added some lube and replaced


Going to change them for stainless When I swap to Noggys manifold
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 01 June 2014, 08:25:57 pm
Dazza glad u got them fitted time to get your frame covers powder coated tho mate
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 01 June 2014, 08:39:12 pm
Lead my first WABAM IAM group ride.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 01 June 2014, 08:48:21 pm
Cheers Brooker, couldn't work out why they were fouling the centre stand at first but then noticed I'd lost the rubber stop that hits the link pipe. All sorted now and yes, there's a place that powder coats just down the road from me, think the rear hangers need doing too.
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Post by: chaz on 01 June 2014, 10:02:11 pm
took it to bits?
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Post by: Andy FZS on 01 June 2014, 11:03:32 pm
Went to Helmsley for a cup of tea with my lad this afternoon, set off at 4ish and home for 7pm roads were perfect.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dBfazer600 on 02 June 2014, 12:09:29 am
Prep for Germany.

Brakes cleaned and inspected, greased or lubed all parts that need, unblocked scottoiler, fit autocom and generally relaxed with the bike.

Daz
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Post by: andybesy on 02 June 2014, 03:37:54 pm
Passed MOT, no advisories! yay. always a nervous time.

Andy
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Post by: Dave48 on 02 June 2014, 04:19:06 pm
Washed/cleaned bike after weekend riding round mid-Wales in bright sunshine/stunning scenery/ace roads! :lol
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Post by: stevierst on 02 June 2014, 04:59:07 pm
Took my daughter out for a ride to glasson dock also with a work buddy.
Got home to find my shiny new knee sliders sat there just delivered, so went out again to try and 'bed them in'.
30 miles of roundabouts later...............
Can I get them down, can I buggery! Peg blobs took a hammering, tyre edge gone, but no slider contact. Gotta keep trying;D
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Post by: bri h on 02 June 2014, 05:04:38 pm
Fitted new sp Engineering end can.  Imho looks and sounds great even with the baffle in.
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Post by: noggythenog on 02 June 2014, 05:14:20 pm
Fitted new sp Engineering end can.  Imho looks and sounds great even with the baffle in.


Come on Bri...you know the drill




 :useless




 :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: woodwizzard on 02 June 2014, 06:43:18 pm
Rode it for the first time, ok, it was only 1.5 miles to the garage fot mot tomorrow and peeing down, but I already know I'm gonna love it :D
Ordered oil and filter and a set of more normal sized indicators to fit on, don't like mini ones.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: imax on 03 June 2014, 11:32:33 am
Took it for its MOT (passed  8) ) then spent 15 minutes trying to figure out where this spring had come from that appeared in my top box

[Limit reached]
Then I found the rest of the broken pen in the document holder.  :b
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Post by: atp600 on 03 June 2014, 12:16:56 pm
Used a Kiddies paintbrush set to fill in the paint chips on my engine. Couldn't find a decent aerosol !
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 03 June 2014, 12:59:55 pm
Taxed it. Mot due next munf.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 03 June 2014, 02:04:13 pm
Taxed it. Mot due next munf.


I foresee an instant fail.............Too Blue
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Post by: Rexr on 03 June 2014, 02:36:43 pm
Just ordered some billet levers and a Mivv exhaust...... :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 03 June 2014, 02:38:16 pm

Taxed it. Mot due next munf.



I foresee an instant fail.............Too Blue


I do love a bit of jealousy.... You'll get there Fraser .. X .... Meantime this just for u...

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/03/sahypyhy.jpg)
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Post by: karlo on 03 June 2014, 04:18:24 pm

Taxed it. Mot due next munf.



I foresee an instant fail.............Too Blue




I do love a bit of jealousy.... You'll get there Fraser .. X .... Meantime this just for u...

([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/03/sahypyhy.jpg[/url])



 :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: woodwizzard on 03 June 2014, 05:21:25 pm
Straight through mot, no issues. Happy days :D
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Post by: Dead Eye on 03 June 2014, 05:45:49 pm
Made the final credit card payment to pay off the purchase of my thou :D

Now I need to start work on the other credit card...  :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: chaz on 03 June 2014, 06:40:55 pm
new boots
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Red Ceri on 04 June 2014, 08:45:51 am
Ripped the META alerm of my bike and bypassed it using a paper clip, couldn't get any wires securley into the connectors, started first time, :D   Only to find where I've sited my scottoiler is directly above the area where the alarm was spliced into the main loom and overtime any oil leaks (during filing) has dripped onto the area and all the loom tape has come adrift in the area and may be causing my cutting out issue. Need to clean the area and re-tape all the single connections and loom.
 
Any ideas of best cleaning fluid to remove the oil residue without causing more long term problems? I was actually thinking of using Brake and clutch cleaner (quick flash off time and fairly heavy duty).
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Post by: TonyW on 05 June 2014, 01:50:55 am
Had a gentle run out to Paignton bike night. Spotted a couple of Fazers, Had a cuppa then a rather more exciting ride home with a couple of mates I met there.
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Post by: stevierst on 05 June 2014, 05:52:50 am
Any ideas of best cleaning fluid to remove the oil residue without causing more long term problems?
You could give brake cleaner a go and see what happens. Also try a little engine degreaser on a cloth, that'll get rid of the oil.
A bit of petrol or nail polish remover on a cloth with definately get rid of the sticky tape residue.
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Post by: Dave48 on 05 June 2014, 09:43:46 am
Any ideas of best cleaning fluid to remove the oil residue without causing more long term problems?
You could give brake cleaner a go and see what happens. Also try a little engine degreaser on a cloth, that'll get rid of the oil.
A bit of petrol or nail polish remover on a cloth with definately get rid of the sticky tape residue.


GT85has a light solvent action on glue residues & wont harm your electrics.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 05 June 2014, 11:30:28 am
Fitted a Delkevic tri oval can to my FZ1. I cannot decide if it is a bit too loud for my tastes really, even with the baffle in, but I think it looks pretty good for the price, £175 delivered.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Red Ceri on 05 June 2014, 12:00:24 pm
Cleaned (with clutch and Brake cleaner) all the individual splices for my alarm loom, took the chance to check for corrosion and weakness of the joints, re-taped each one and rewound the loom, Didn't use GT85 as the PTFE in it stops the tape sticking.
 
Re-fitted OEM rear indicators and clean underseat area as much as possible, checked how best how to re-route my autocom system and other accessory wiring to make it neater and save space under the seat.
 
Ordered original front sprocket and fuel filter.
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Post by: trpFZS1 on 05 June 2014, 09:50:52 pm
Oil and filter changed and stripped and lubricated the EXUP valve for the first time. Not as daunting as I imagined. All the fixings removed, lubricated and refitted in line with the excellent instructions on the forum.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 05 June 2014, 09:58:10 pm
A short run around some of the local Cotswold villages - The Rissingtons, Bourton-on-the-Water, Lower and Upper Slaughter. Mostly back lanes taken at a gentle pace after yesterdays rain washed a lot of loose stuff into the roads, but enjoyable nevertheless. Finished with a blat down the A44 to Chipping Norton, then Burford and home - well, you gotta clear it's throat at some point  :D

So nice to have some energy left on a summery evening while it's still light after work to do this. Lifts the spirit no end  :)
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Post by: slimwilly on 06 June 2014, 05:14:21 pm
A short run around some of the local Cotswold villages - The Rissingtons, Bourton-on-the-Water, Lower and Upper Slaughter. Mostly back lanes taken at a gentle pace after yesterdays rain washed a lot of loose stuff into the roads, but enjoyable nevertheless. Finished with a blat down the A44 to Chipping Norton, then Burford and home - well, you gotta clear it's throat at some point  :D

So nice to have some energy left on a summery evening while it's still light after work to do this. Lifts the spirit no end  :)


Good on you boyo ,,while you still have a licence :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: dazza on 06 June 2014, 06:24:58 pm
Got the frame covers back from the powder coaters. Went for a black/grey graphite. Not really sure about them. :(
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Post by: Lez72 on 06 June 2014, 06:34:46 pm
I think they look good. Might be worth having the rear footpeg hangers done in the same colour to blend it all in ???
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 06 June 2014, 06:52:57 pm
Cheers Lez, am getting the rear hangers and pegs done but think I'll go with satin black. The frame is difficult to match as it is sort of metallic. The thing is that in direct sunlight the covers look a lot more grey which is why I'm not too sure about them.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 06 June 2014, 07:34:03 pm
Taxed it. Mot due next munf.


I foresee an instant fail.............Too Blue
:rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 06 June 2014, 07:36:28 pm
Don't look too bad you'll get used to them black prob but hey ho. You'll either get used to them or get them in black, they deffo look better than the silver
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 07 June 2014, 02:18:47 pm
Dropped my yokes 10mm down the forks on tye FZ1....gonna go a gentle bimble to work on her tonight & see if it is noticeable....& more importantly whether i tightened up the yokes enough. :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 07 June 2014, 06:15:32 pm
You'll definately notice noggy, speeds up the steering quite a bit.:P
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 07 June 2014, 06:50:28 pm
Noggy i have brought mine up through about 8mm, i went for a good ride last night, no problems at all,it cornered brilliant, felt planted,


better than before?  dunno but if was good,under full acceleration at higher revs i noticed no steering wobble at all,,but i also took two notches back off the rear damping, i really did enjoy the fast sweepers on the power. :)


i was also testing the reajusted positions of the Gilles rearsets,,it all feels fine now.


so now to try a couple of different maps on the pc3, see if they feel different.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: woodwizzard on 07 June 2014, 07:36:43 pm
Oil and filter change. Carbon fibre fender extender turned up today, so will get that fitted shortly.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 07 June 2014, 08:18:24 pm
Well, didn't really mean to go that far, but went for a quick spin at about 4:45pm, and wound up atop the Malvern Hills - saw them from a distance of about 20 miles whilst winding across the Cotswolds to Tewkesbury, and thought foc it!

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4627_zps485f46e8.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4627_zps485f46e8.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4628_zpseb2ad2b8.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4628_zpseb2ad2b8.jpg.html)

And then back via A417 & A40.

Had to outrun a big foc off rain cloud which gave me a light dousing and then tried to follow me - but it wasn't yellow, so not fast enough, hehe  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 07 June 2014, 08:23:24 pm
Got up with the intent of cleaning the carbs today.

Got stuck on the second screw which threatened to round, threw the spanner across the room in frustration, and did foc all all day instead.

I need to give myself a kick in the arse somehow.  :o
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: richfzs on 07 June 2014, 08:24:14 pm
& more importantly whether i tightened up the yokes enough. :)

There's this thing called a torque wrench...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 07 June 2014, 09:36:30 pm
Got up with the intent of cleaning the carbs today.

Got stuck on the second screw which threatened to round, threw the spanner across the room in frustration, and did foc all all day instead.

I need to give myself a kick in the arse somehow.  :o



que starts here foccers    :rollin  :rollin   :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 07 June 2014, 10:05:47 pm
If you want to come up and do it, could I please ask you to bring my old undertray and numberplate holder while you're at it please? I need them for the project.  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: richfzs on 07 June 2014, 10:09:12 pm
I've just joined the back of that queue, and I'm in foccing Germany!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 07 June 2014, 10:43:38 pm
Maybe I should charge a fiver a time? That would pay for the rest of the bike, knowing the queue!  :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 08 June 2014, 10:09:22 am
discovered I have a clicking from the front end - sounds like steering bearing

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: woodwizzard on 08 June 2014, 02:51:23 pm
Fixed the carbon fender extender to the front, put the suspension settings back to standard and raised the forks 10mm back to standard.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Red Ceri on 08 June 2014, 05:33:01 pm
Did the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) Enhanced Riders Scheme, got bollocked for going too fast, got a B ('good level of riding ability demonstrated') so hope to get some insurance discount.
 
Was free from work so took the opportunity, will look into more advanced training.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 08 June 2014, 07:16:21 pm
Well, how did that happen? Found myself in Wales  :lol

Did a run out to Goodrich castle, one I've been meaning to tick off for some time - now done:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4713_zps24c08652.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4713_zps24c08652.jpg.html)

Then a great little B road out to Abergavenny, where a couple of interesting bikes spotted at the Oasis cafe:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4722_zps995d6e5f.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4722_zps995d6e5f.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4727_zpsdbac9b76.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4727_zpsdbac9b76.jpg.html)

The Z1R sounded very sweet with the Kerker pipe - the other, an "R5", very interesting.

Then more great B roads to Skenfrith castle:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4734_zpsa04cd2fe.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4734_zpsa04cd2fe.jpg.html)

...where the rain proper caught up with me, and didn't relent until I got back to Oxfordshire  :\
But a good day out nevertheless  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 08 June 2014, 07:58:21 pm
Picked this up for my son yesterday and arrived home late last night. He is thrilled as it will be the first bike he has bought and have in his own name.
I think he rides to fast and after a month of searching I found a slow Blue one for him  :lol with 10298 miles and all MOT certs to validate the mileage. We drove 320 miles to look at it and another 320 back with it.  :) Paid £1900, not cheap but good value considering condition and mileage.

Taxed until October 2014 and MOT valid until April 2015, New Bridgestone BT023 tyres. It has some very small scratches from Bungee cords on the decals of the tail piece on both sides, a small piece broken on the belly pan and on the hugger (from overtightened screws) easily fixed. Someone fitted beam deflectors to the inside of the headlamps and they need to be removed as they are burned (not fitted properly) and one has damaged the reflector, Another easy fix as I have a reflector from a broken unit. New cheapo battery (Blue Label) but I have a 1 year old spare Yuasa which I bought for the 400 only to discover the Solonoid switch was causing the slow starting not the battery. F1 International Restrictor kit included which was on the bike for 4 years from 2006 to 2010.
aven't told him yet that the blue ones are the slowest  :lol

Next job is to fix the small issues, fit a Meta Alarm and Givi Rack.



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Post by: Lawrence on 08 June 2014, 11:08:44 pm
Compression tested it, found it's buggered (valves suspected) and sold it :\

Might get another in a few months if I can pick one up cheap, otherwise I fancy a Burgman or other 600+cc twist + go :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 09 June 2014, 10:23:00 pm
Fitted my replacemant Rental blue bars from Luke,,cheers Luke
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Quite a challenge fitting them, and its a good job i had new heated grips to go on.


Brake pipe is at max stretch.




Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 11 June 2014, 09:32:14 pm
replaced my (crudely straightened) bent rear brake pedal with a new one
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 11 June 2014, 10:13:46 pm
Finally got off my arse, and connected the oil cooler up. Also sorted the oil main feed, thanks to the banjo bolts I got from Deefer. Just need a few.hose clips, and the cooling system is done. Also got a knackered 170 tyre off Deefer for the swingarm fitting.

Slowly but surely.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lawrence on 12 June 2014, 09:38:22 am
(http://www.failure.at/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/4387467_460s.jpg)
To Poland!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilgo on 13 June 2014, 08:57:07 pm
not today,but last night  went to a very hot and sunny weston bike night in wsm,bumped into bristol banger and devilsyam briefly. 8)
 
not sure fazers were built for off roading tho.....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Andy FZS on 13 June 2014, 09:42:36 pm
Cleaned it after going to seaside yesterday after tea.(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/14/u4apaget.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: The Gentleman Biker on 13 June 2014, 10:10:09 pm
I painted me forks :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 13 June 2014, 10:15:09 pm
What did you use to paint them?

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: The Gentleman Biker on 13 June 2014, 10:23:23 pm
Rattle can paint, primer, aluminium colour and clear coat. Looooaaads of layers.

They were really corroded, took 4 hours just to get that sorted.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Chris on 13 June 2014, 11:24:12 pm
Looks really smart!

What did you use for the fairing in-fills just above the radiator?

Chris
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 13 June 2014, 11:31:13 pm
Looks really smart!

What did you use for the fairing in-fills just above the radiator?

Chris

They always ask that, eh TGB?  :lol :lol

His is a very rare variant made for riding schools, hence the different clocks and naked as standard. The infill panels ar factory standard!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: The Gentleman Biker on 14 June 2014, 12:32:31 am
Thanks Chris and yes as Christo says, they're standard. (Thanks Christo)  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Chris on 14 June 2014, 09:13:24 am
oh right, never heard of that variant before. looks good.  8)

Chris
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 14 June 2014, 04:53:55 pm
Cleaned months of accumulated chain lube and gunk away from around the front sprocket cover, stands and pivots, and anywhere else I could get at without having to remove anything. Found the perfect brush for doing it knocking around in the garage, so there ARE useful things in there too!   :rolleyes Happiness is a good cleaning brush  :lol

Then gave it a thorough wash down - about 2 hours in all; now that'll have to do til this time next year...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 14 June 2014, 05:02:00 pm
Bought choke cable and fairin infill's from b1k3rdude (and drank his shite coffee) then taxed it and ordered levers and barends from ebay so soon I'll have all i need when i nip up to deefer's to get it all sorted.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 14 June 2014, 05:43:12 pm
Adjusted head stock and chain. Serviced EXUP. Checked tyre pressures and fliud levels. Put the db killers back in the pipe, then took it out again.  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 14 June 2014, 05:48:17 pm
Adjusted head stock and chain. Serviced EXUP. Checked tyre pressures and fliud levels. Put the db killers back in the pipe, then took it out again.  :lol

Oh shit, yeah. Tyre pressures. Thanks for the reminder!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 14 June 2014, 06:31:01 pm
finally got a chain guard (off BBB - cheers :) ), fitted and ready to.....guard..?


As usual when fitting new bits to a bike it shows up the rest of it... must clean more.


(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2903/14440930763_b924f2cd7b_c.jpg)



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 14 June 2014, 06:38:05 pm
Carbs cleaned out, tomorrow, they go back on, along with the rear wheel.

Getting there.  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 14 June 2014, 06:59:48 pm
Just got back from 170 miles round trip to a race meeting on Anglesey. Lovely weather, good racing. Only downside, one rider airlifted to hospital after an off. Thirty riders on the grid for some races. Another day of racing tomorrow, spectating I must add.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 14 June 2014, 07:14:14 pm
Went to Largs, exup focced again
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 14 June 2014, 09:04:35 pm
Went to Largs, exup focced again

What is wrong with it?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 14 June 2014, 09:12:00 pm
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140614_155935_zpswvepsynn.jpg)

(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140614_160420_zpsmxjlddov.jpg)

(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140614_161548_zps7ytcnycd.jpg)

Stripped the head bearing down to re-grease and torque to the spec as provided by Haynes and in doing so discovered the Right hand (as you sit on the bike) lower triple clamp was not tight - I have now torqued all bolts in this area and in doing so have removed the slight click/ Knock I had.

Also decided to adjust the play in the clutch cable for my liking the cable had been over adjusted at the level. So it set about adjusting the 12mm bolt and screw to find I made the clutch slip :( all sorted now after realising I had not held the screw as I did up the lock nut.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 14 June 2014, 09:36:34 pm
Went to Largs, exup focced again

What is wrong with it?

Servo is sticking.... It's happened before and gave it a dousing of lub, it may better replacing it but they're expensive
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 14 June 2014, 09:37:49 pm
I remembered that i live close to Wales,,,so after i had done my list of chores for the wife,,nag nag nag..then chopped up 10 rabbits
and got the bike out..140 miles,3 1/2 hours of bute riding


Craven Arms,Welshpool.Newtown,Llangurig,Rhayader,pint of strongbow shandy :) ,,lovely twisties down to Beulah,Builth,Kington,leominster and picked up an Indian takeaway and home ,,just ate it,,,bloody bastards,,way way too hot,,3 tins of lager while me and our Maud were eating a curry,,,i ask,,,whats it all about
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 14 June 2014, 10:16:30 pm
Went to Largs, exup focced again

My birth place, one day I have to back for a visit.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 14 June 2014, 10:21:48 pm
Spent a further hour WD-ing and polishing it, so now it really looks......well........like a used bike  :\   :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 14 June 2014, 10:31:06 pm
Went to Largs, exup focced again

What is wrong with it?

Servo is sticking.... It's happened before and gave it a dousing of lub, it may better replacing it but they're expensive

I had the same problem, drove me to distraction.  :'( Took it apart completely, everything moving freely, motor spinning freely when connected, put it back together same Foccing problem.  :rolleyes At that time the secondhand one arrived and I put the old one aside in a box waiting to be looked at again. The part which controls the motor was causing problem, but have not figured out why yet.

There are plenty on Ebay.com. I bought one from one of the fellows on her, but bought another for a friend from the States with cables for $50 incl postage. Postage was 3 times the price of the servo but much cheaper than a new one.

One on ebay uk at the moment for £65



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 14 June 2014, 10:36:01 pm
Went to Largs, exup focced again

What is wrong with it?

Servo is sticking.... It's happened before and gave it a dousing of lub, it may better replacing it but they're expensive

I had the same problem, drove me to distraction.  :'( Took it apart completely, everything moving freely, motor spinning freely when connected, put it back together same Foccing problem.  :rolleyes At that time the secondhand one arrived and I put the old one aside in a box waiting to be looked at again. The part which controls the motor was causing problem, but have not figured out why yet.

There are plenty on Ebay.com. I bought one from one of the fellows on her, but bought another for a friend from the States with cables for $50 incl postage. Postage was 3 times the price of the servo but much cheaper than a new one.

One on ebay uk at the moment for £65

Yeah I've been looking on eBay, but like you worried it's something else and I've wasted £65 and I've still got the problem.



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 14 June 2014, 11:15:06 pm
Went to Largs, exup focced again

What is wrong with it?

Servo is sticking.... It's happened before and gave it a dousing of lub, it may better replacing it but they're expensive

I had the same problem, drove me to distraction.  :'( Took it apart completely, everything moving freely, motor spinning freely when connected, put it back together same Foccing problem.  :rolleyes At that time the secondhand one arrived and I put the old one aside in a box waiting to be looked at again. The part which controls the motor was causing problem, but have not figured out why yet.

There are plenty on Ebay.com. I bought one from one of the fellows on her, but bought another for a friend from the States with cables for $50 incl postage. Postage was 3 times the price of the servo but much cheaper than a new one.

One on ebay uk at the moment for £65

Yeah I've been looking on eBay, but like you worried it's something else and I've wasted £65 and I've still got the problem.



If the EXUP valve is moving freely and cables are moving freely then your next option is to remove the motor and check it.
I had the EXUP valve in and out about 5 times before I decided to check the motor.
Take out the motor
Hold the rear of the motor in one hand and try and turn the pulley wheel with the other hand.
It should turn freely with just a little resistance (a large gear turning a small gear through a series of gears).
If it needs a lot of force to turn it in either direction its focced. :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 15 June 2014, 07:02:01 am
Yesterday I had a ride out to celebrate one year of Fazer ownership.  :D
One whole year since I picked up my first big bike from a Honda dealer with a fresh mot and a new licence!


Then realised that it was one year and one week since I bought it with a fresh mot and a new licence, so put it back in the garage and booked an mot.  :o


Oops.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 15 June 2014, 07:49:20 am
Lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 15 June 2014, 04:03:28 pm
Ballistic ride to Loomies and back.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Millietant on 15 June 2014, 07:09:29 pm
As it's Father's Day and the Fazer 1000 and my RSV are both in a mates garage for MOT tomorrow, my son Ryan let me ride his Fazer 600, with him as pillion.


We did around 120 miles, stopping off at Leicester Airfield for a cuppa and then at the 1940's replica Cafe (and army surplus store) in Lutterworth, for lunch and a look round.


Great roads, great son for company, great little bike - all in all an awesome Fathers Day.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: woodwizzard on 15 June 2014, 09:04:41 pm
Rode it to Falmouth and back, 267 miles in all, and discovered I need to get a bigger screen to fend off the wind blast. Don't 'spose being 6'5" helps much.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilninggas on 15 June 2014, 09:55:12 pm
Went for a dash down to Lynton, via Minehead and Porlock, to see how much of a difference doing airbox mod, decat and PCV had made (all done yesterday).  Running the HM Racing Map - Awesome a ton more midrange.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 15 June 2014, 10:18:07 pm
Picked the Fazer up from my sisters house and went for a quick spin down through Cheddar and back home through Burrington .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: karlo on 16 June 2014, 09:01:59 am
Focced off over to the Ol' Country (Notts) to see me ol' fella for Daddy's Day, first chance I've had for a decentish run to test the latest mod and I'm well chuffed  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Oldgit on 16 June 2014, 10:54:43 am
went for an 80 odd mile jaunt on the Monkey Bike down Peeblesshire way, life is different at 45 mph flat out with a wind behind you.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 17 June 2014, 09:00:21 am
refitted my top yoke + risers after painting them.


Rode it to work...  Seeing as its allegedly ride to work week and its warm and sunny I saw very few bikes.....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Andy FZS on 17 June 2014, 12:12:08 pm
Took both wheels out ready for new tyres. Then thought I'd  just clean the forks then stripped and greased one brake caliper just leaving one left to do when I refit the wheels.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Robbie8666 on 17 June 2014, 12:36:21 pm
Rode it to Falmouth and back, 267 miles in all, and discovered I need to get a bigger screen to fend off the wind blast. Don't 'spose being 6'5" helps much.

did you go down for the sea shanty festival?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 17 June 2014, 01:40:13 pm
Just removed front and rear wheels for tyre change.
On inspection brake pads are good so won't bother fitting the new set which came today but I may strip and clean the callipers, as Andy above ;) 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 17 June 2014, 04:22:48 pm
Loaded a new PC3 map ,thanks Stevierst for emailing it to me,,


I already had an upgraded one that came with the secondhand PC3 but wanted to make sure i had one to match the mods carried out.


So went for a blast,,seems the same as before,which is good because it was brill before.


On the private road drag strip,,you cruise around a small roundabout then yee haaaaa!!!! :eek ,,hang on


Then see whats on the speedo by the last tree,,,today =123mph,, :)


Fastest i have done there is 135mph on a Kwak ZXR 750h1
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 17 June 2014, 06:53:05 pm
On the way back from a friends mothers funeral I dropped in to our West Cork bikers cafe the "Motorcycle Grill" in the little village of Leap for coffee and a natter as I had not been down that way for over 2 months.
Great place to eat if you ever venture west Cork way. :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 17 June 2014, 08:30:58 pm
Fitted new rear brake caliper to my project 600....bought from another foccer, cheers yamazer92  :thumbup...went for test ride and works well ...but....speedo now jumping about all over the place   :\   guess what iam doing tomorrow   :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: woodwizzard on 17 June 2014, 08:40:14 pm
Rode it to Falmouth and back, 267 miles in all, and discovered I need to get a bigger screen to fend off the wind blast. Don't 'spose being 6'5" helps much.

did you go down for the sea shanty festival?

No, didn't know it was on untill I got down there. Just visiting family for a few hours. Live on exmoor, so its a nice little run.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: savvy on 17 June 2014, 08:53:14 pm
Fitted new rear brake caliper to my project 600....bought from another foccer, cheers yamazer92  :thumbup ...went for test ride and works well ...but....speedo now jumping about all over the place   :\   guess what iam doing tomorrow   :rolleyes


Funny about the speedo, mine has started jumping above 50mph. Going to check sender on Thursday. Has anyone any other suggestions?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: imax on 17 June 2014, 11:52:43 pm
Filled it with some unsual bits and pieces:-

Tissues
Razors
Gloves
Foil Blankets
Safety Pins
Bandages
Tuff Cut Scissors
Suction Pump
Oxygen Cylinders and masks
Pulse Oximeter
and a Defibrillator


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 18 June 2014, 12:10:07 am
Filled it with some unsual bits and pieces:-

Tissues
Razors
Gloves
Foil Blankets
Safety Pins
Bandages
Tuff Cut Scissors
Suction Pump
Oxygen Cylinders and masks
Pulse Oximeter
and a Defibrillator

Are you a paramedic? Do you use your Fazer on duty then?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 18 June 2014, 12:16:34 am
Stuck the new Tax Disc on it (should be the last time I need to do that!) then rode it to a Committee Meeting and back.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: imax on 18 June 2014, 01:19:45 am
Filled it with some unsual bits and pieces:-

Tissues
Razors
Gloves
Foil Blankets
Safety Pins
Bandages
Tuff Cut Scissors
Suction Pump
Oxygen Cylinders and masks
Pulse Oximeter
and a Defibrillator


Are you a paramedic? Do you use your Fazer on duty then?


I'm a First Responder with LIVES (http://www.lives.org.uk/about-us/responders/). We provide emergency pre hospital care whilst an ambulance is on the way.

And yes, I use the Fazer (sadly no blue lights - they'd only slow me down  :lol )
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 18 June 2014, 04:57:19 pm
Guess who I saw yesterday....

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/18/utudunap.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/18/y8etagep.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 18 June 2014, 05:41:38 pm
The big man himself   !!!!!No no !! not GOD but Midden :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 18 June 2014, 06:04:55 pm
On the way back from a friends mothers funeral I dropped in to our West Cork bikers cafe the "Motorcycle Grill" in the little village of Leap for coffee and a natter as I had not been down that way for over 2 months.
Great place to eat if you ever venture west Cork way. :)

Would love to pop over to the Emerald Isle some time. One day.
Motorcycle grill, huh? Not sure I could eat a whole grilled motorcycle - what's on the menu? Let's see.....er, fillet of Fazer? Goldwing goujons? Suzuki steaks?  :lol

Went to visit my Dad in hospital today, a blat along the A40. Then went into Oxford city centre for a bite and a wander around. Home for a cuppa and then into Swindon to look at tents at Go Outdoors....yes, I think I need another  :eek
Then a quick coffee at Motorcycle Megastore - nice Z1000 (KZ on the side panels, so a US model), Kerker pipe - seeing those on everything at the moment, maybe just noticing them more cos of the one on ogri's bike. No price on it and didn't ask - was scared to frankly - HOW MUCH?!!!!  :rolleyes  They also had a nice clean Z650 SR in red - again, no price label on it, but wouldn't want a custom version anyway.
Finished off with a run to Cirncester and back home by an almost empty Bibury road - all served with lashings of warm sunshine; mmmmmmm!  :D

Pete, I see Neil's breakfast, what did you have?  :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 18 June 2014, 09:05:53 pm
Lets do a foccer trip to Southern Ireland some day.......ill start saving up now for the ferry fare ;)




I finally rode the noggythou to scotland today.........500 miles with a few fuel & hydration stops.....man it was hot today. :sun :sun :sun :)




Ive got a sore arse from the saddle & a sore forehead from an annoying pressure point on my helmet but to be fair it was pretty succesful.




Notable parts of the journey were going through North Wales around Cadair Idris mountain, Lake Bala......& then a nice little road not far passed Bala called the A5104 which took me to Chester....nice & twisty & there was loads of bikes on it...the most bikes i seen all day were on it.




& the best road of all is one of my previous favourites...the A701 from Moffat to Edinburgh........brilliant road with good vis through lots of the corners.....breathtaking really. :) .




Was too busy riding to get the camera out but for good order here is an iphone camera pic of the bike at the Devils Beef Tub near Moffat. 8)




Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: woodwizzard on 18 June 2014, 09:39:58 pm
Fitted my new venom can, fantastic service from Motad. Phoned them yesterday lunchtime and it turned up today :)
 
Also took a chance and ordered a generic centre stand spring which also turned up today. Managed to fit it on and it works a treat, can now lube the chain easier.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 18 June 2014, 09:48:00 pm

I finally rode the noggythou to scotland today.........500 miles with a few fuel & hydration stops.....man it was hot today. :sun :sun :sun :)


& the best road of all is one of my previous favourites...the A701 from Moffat to Edinburgh........brilliant road with good vis through lots of the corners.....breathtaking really. :) .


Was too busy riding to get the camera out but for good order here is an iphone camera pic of the bike at the Devils Beef Tub near Moffat. 8)

Nice one Noggy, hope the weather stays good for the rest of your trip  :thumbup

You know, everyone talks about how great the roads of northern and western Scotland are, and of course they're right - but I keep hearing good things about those around the southern upland regions too. Must get up there to explore one of these days too.

Oh and by the way Noggy....






























Stop leaving such foccing huge gaps between lines in your posts would ya?!  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 18 June 2014, 11:33:33 pm
On the way back from a friends mothers funeral I dropped in to our West Cork bikers cafe the "Motorcycle Grill" in the little village of Leap for coffee and a natter as I had not been down that way for over 2 months.
Great place to eat if you ever venture west Cork way. :)

Would love to pop over to the Emerald Isle some time. One day.
Motorcycle grill, huh? Not sure I could eat a whole grilled motorcycle - what's on the menu? Let's see.....er, fillet of Fazer? Goldwing goujons? Suzuki steaks?  :lol

 

Careful :eek The owner has a Goldwing with sidecar for the kids.

If you like the Welsh roads ours are something else :lol

If you ever do make the journey give me a call, any excuse for a spin round the Cork/Kerry Coast :) .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 18 June 2014, 11:41:00 pm
Lets do a foccer trip to Southern Ireland some day.......ill start saving up now for the ferry fare ;)
I finally rode the noggythou to scotland today.........500 miles with a few fuel & hydration stops.....man it was hot today. :sun :sun :sun :)

Ive got a sore arse from the saddle & a sore forehead from an annoying pressure point on my helmet but to be fair it was pretty succesful.

Notable parts of the journey were going through North Wales around Cadair Idris mountain, Lake Bala......& then a nice little road not far passed Bala called the A5104 which took me to Chester....nice & twisty & there was loads of bikes on it...the most bikes i seen all day were on it.

& the best road of all is one of my previous favourites...the A701 from Moffat to Edinburgh........brilliant road with good vis through lots of the corners.....breathtaking really. :) .


Was too busy riding to get the camera out but for good order here is an iphone camera pic of the bike at the Devils Beef Tub near Moffat. 8)

Noggy, I would be up for that, a bit like the Local Guide.

You picked a great day for that trip to Bonny Scotland. :)

Hope its as good on the way back, ride safe



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Rexr on 19 June 2014, 12:36:28 pm
Well for the last couple days.....kicking it's tits in......gave a guy on a blade a run for his money....... :lol my bottle didn't drop... :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 19 June 2014, 01:04:17 pm
Well for the last couple days.....kicking it's tits in......gave a guy on a blade a run for his money....... :lol my bottle didn't drop... :lol

Where are you riding as your only a handful of miles away from me....and also love kicking tits
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: TonyW on 19 June 2014, 02:52:49 pm
Paignton bike night again. Several Fazers in attendance including a weird mix and match blue/silver thing. Most interesting was the run home.
 Being a born again biker I've been having slight confidence issues with fast bends. Not any more!! Had a ZX9R (I think) and R1 come up behind me. The Kwak passed me and I sat between them for a couple of spirited miles. Fun but I was worried I'd do something stupid and cause the R1 a problem. I waved the R1 passed  as we slowed to go through a little village. As we left the village they "went for it". Now I only had to worry about myself I tucked in behind them for the next few miles an "went for it" as well.
 Had a MASSIVE grin on my face when they finally  pulled over. They were  opening a small gap on the straights but on the brakes and bends I reeled 'em straight back in. Superb. :D :D :D :D got a thumbs up from them as I went passed.

(in the interests of road safety all speed limits and road traffic laws were adhered to at all times during this post)
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Post by: Rexr on 19 June 2014, 03:41:19 pm
Well for the last couple days.....kicking it's tits in......gave a guy on a blade a run for his money....... :lol my bottle didn't drop... :lol

Where are you riding as your only a handful of miles away from me....and also love kicking tits

On the weekend we were up around Inveraray, Lochgilphead, Oban, Crainlarich, Inveraray again and home, yesterday met up with some mates down at Largs and the fun with the blade happened on the Langbank stretch lol
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Post by: bigbluebear on 19 June 2014, 04:48:02 pm
All of these runs are where I normally go, its great to have these on our doorstep.

I do have my own TT circuit when I only have a hour or so......up the A77 to Fenwick, to Kilmaurs, to Stewarton, to Neilston, to Barrhead, to Lugton, to Dunlop, to Stewarton and back down the Stewarton Rd to Newton Mearns.......kicking tits all the way  :lol
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Post by: NorthWestern on 19 June 2014, 09:18:17 pm
Removed my troublesome scottoiler dual injector and rerouted it to above the front sprocket with a little bracket off the overflow  bottle.
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Post by: Davebo on 19 June 2014, 09:27:13 pm
This --> http://youtu.be/zRE_gWr1Jps (http://youtu.be/zRE_gWr1Jps)

tee hee.
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Post by: bri h on 20 June 2014, 08:33:08 pm
gave the bike a bit of a clean and was suprised to see i have a gold chain and newish sprockets. I love a suprise.
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Post by: slimwilly on 20 June 2014, 08:37:40 pm
Took it for an MOT,,passed as expected,,forgot to take money so had to ride home and go back again,,oh well :lol :lol .
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Post by: Grahamm on 20 June 2014, 08:45:16 pm
Took it to Vernons (now moved to Farlington from Cosham in Portsmouth) got the rear pads replaced and then MOT'd

Then got home and found that the last time I topped up the Scotoiler I not only chucked away the empty bottle, but also the screw-on nozzle, so couldn't top it up again... :(
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Post by: Dead Eye on 20 June 2014, 08:59:46 pm
Finally scrapped the burnt carcass of my old 600
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Post by: Rexr on 20 June 2014, 09:36:58 pm
Gave it a clean n a wax.....looking good even if I do say so myself.... :lol
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Post by: noggythenog on 21 June 2014, 03:35:41 pm





Ground out my belly pan coming back from the North West and Skye. :eek




Id be pleased at getting some lean on but that's a nice foccing belly pan that is.....or was! :\
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Post by: noggythenog on 21 June 2014, 03:41:35 pm
& racked up another 530 miles on my Scotland trip.....very nice trip although we did get a soaking on Skye.
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Post by: Rexr on 21 June 2014, 03:50:02 pm
Made it dirty again
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Post by: andybesy on 21 June 2014, 04:25:40 pm
Oil change, then a ride to CMC.

Andy
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 21 June 2014, 05:38:47 pm
& racked up another 530 miles on my Scotland trip.....very nice trip although we did get a soaking on Skye.

That really is a cracking road on Skye, but I find you've really got to decide before starting it what you want to do - enjoy the road or take in the scenery. Trying to do both will surely end in tears!  :lol
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 21 June 2014, 08:51:46 pm
Charlbury TT tonight  :evil

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4784_zps10bd896d.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4784_zps10bd896d.jpg.html)
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Post by: savvy on 21 June 2014, 08:57:08 pm
More mods to the seat, reduced foam around inner thigh area's.got thin foam to smooth it all out after I am happy with the final shape. Also changed avatar to Donnington WSBK pic great w/end.
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Post by: MarkWales on 21 June 2014, 10:04:32 pm
Any Pictures of the seat mods?




Not fitted yet but today I picked up a baffle kit for my can


(http://www.hourigansmotorcycles.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/EXCNRK.jpg)


will fit tomorrow and hopefully not feel so bad leaving early in the mornings!
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Post by: ChristoT on 21 June 2014, 11:41:25 pm
Any Pictures of the seat mods?




Not fitted yet but today I picked up a baffle kit for my can


([url]http://www.hourigansmotorcycles.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/EXCNRK.jpg[/url])


will fit tomorrow and hopefully not feel so bad leaving early in the mornings!


Christ, that looks like one of Grhamm's products!!  :lol :lol
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Post by: NorthWestern on 22 June 2014, 07:37:48 am
Went to Oulton Park on it to watch my bro race.


Here is my bike enjoying the spoils of race 1 :)


(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5193/14287919747_6121718851_c.jpg)
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Post by: savvy on 22 June 2014, 08:29:34 am

Any Pictures of the seat mods?

Will get pics when I get settled on the final shape bit ugly at the moment.
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Post by: Andy FZS on 22 June 2014, 08:40:58 am
Put my new tyres on stripped and cleaned the brakes changed the oil and filter and...........due to a swollen foot can't get my boots on to ride it :(
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Post by: karlo on 22 June 2014, 01:19:20 pm
Run out of fuel on the way to the meet.... COCK.......took 2 hours to get going again so aborted the mission. Fuel light was on but still showing 2 bars on the gauge.
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Post by: unfazed on 22 June 2014, 04:46:11 pm
Went to Oulton Park on it to watch my bro race.


Here is my bike enjoying the spoils of race 1 :)


(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5193/14287919747_6121718851_c.jpg)

And if you paint the fairing red it will go from a silver bullet to a red missile  :lol :lol
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Post by: unfazed on 22 June 2014, 09:14:04 pm
Just back from our Kerry weekend, phone on silent, TV never switched on in the hotel room, :) just my wife, Fazer, Camera and me :lol . A few beers and wine and totally chilled out.
Took in the obligatory Gap of Dungloe and Black Valley ride.
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Post by: Dave48 on 22 June 2014, 09:40:31 pm
Cant compete with County Kerry but....this was taken just a few miles outside Birmingham this morning  at a place called Romsley  on the Clent Hills with terrific views looking across Bham/Black Country
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Post by: Dave48 on 22 June 2014, 09:42:50 pm
Oops!-heres the pic
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Post by: unfazed on 23 June 2014, 12:45:12 am
Cant compete with County Kerry but....this was taken just a few miles outside Birmingham this morning  at a place called Romsley  on the Clent Hills with terrific views looking across Bham/Black Country
I see you closed the gate behind you,  :lol What is the Fazer like off road? :pokefun
North Wales, the Lake district (Wast water side) and Scottish Highlands come close, but then I am biased :eek

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Post by: Skippernick on 23 June 2014, 06:37:36 am
Yesterday.


Rode 340 miles through Wales with my advanced motorcycle group. Meet Crisp Nick and Slimwilly in Abergveny, that yellow bike is so recognisable. and ground a peg, wahoo.
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Post by: slimwilly on 23 June 2014, 07:50:47 am
Yesterday.


Rode 340 miles through Wales with my advanced motorcycle group. Meet Crisp Nick and Slimwilly in Abergveny, that yellow bike is so recognisable. and ground a peg, wahoo.
Nice to meet you Skippernick :)
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Post by: slappy on 23 June 2014, 03:40:24 pm
After finding the 2nd hand power commander a workmate had was for a completely different bike and I could not fit it to my FZ1, I decided to block off the ais because I found the exhaust popping was becoming annoying and blocking off the ais is meant to reduce/stop it.
So I capped the pipe that goes to the air box first.
Then I found a little red cap to block the air box hole off with. ( Matches the colour scheme of the bike as it is red and black) :) .
Then I ordered a new air filter as the state of the one in the bike was pretty bad. :\
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Post by: MEM62 on 23 June 2014, 03:49:46 pm
Had it serviced  - including all the fluids changed. 
Just waiting for the OK to pick it up and the bill!
 
 
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Post by: MarkWales on 23 June 2014, 07:02:40 pm
Took a slightly scenic route home today and stopped at the transported bridge for a cheeky photo.


(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140623_160804_zpsfrv57roq.jpg)


(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140623_160750_zpse26txig8.jpg)


Found this on arriving home  :'(


(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140623_171351_zpsckniswip.jpg)




pulled it out had gone in sideways not straight into the tyre - no air leak :D


(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140623_171517_zpsu4hqtlmz.jpg)


this was the problem
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140623_171525_zpszssdztyo.jpg)
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Post by: slimwilly on 23 June 2014, 07:27:20 pm
What ? what what ?????  what ??
no pics  :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol


Click on the correct photobucket link,,,=get links  ,, then click the bottom one= img codes, it will reply "copied" then paste onto the thread,


hope this helps
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Post by: MarkWales on 23 June 2014, 09:43:06 pm
What ? what what ?????  what ??
no pics  :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol


Click on the correct photobucket link,,,=get links  ,, then click the bottom one= img codes, it will reply "copied" then paste onto the thread,


hope this helps


fixed now lol

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Post by: Rexr on 24 June 2014, 12:55:50 pm
Fitted my brand new Mivv exhaust... 8)

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg53/maxxb12/fazermivv1_zpsf7353ea3.jpg) (http://s245.photobucket.com/user/maxxb12/media/fazermivv1_zpsf7353ea3.jpg.html)
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg53/maxxb12/fazermivv_zpsc3ef966d.jpg) (http://s245.photobucket.com/user/maxxb12/media/fazermivv_zpsc3ef966d.jpg.html)
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Post by: noggythenog on 24 June 2014, 01:03:24 pm





Replaced the spring on my fiddly ASV clutch lever after making do with an elastic band mod.


Very fiddly....the springs can be had via sportsbikeshop & if anyone needs a hand fitting one in future gimme a shout......uber fiddly.
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Post by: slappy on 24 June 2014, 03:16:00 pm
Took a trip out to Helmsley,did the obligatory Stokesley to Helmsley TT!
Stopped at Rievaulx abbey for a breather.
Ordered a new number plate off another foccer.
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Post by: dazza on 24 June 2014, 05:35:53 pm
Stripped out the front forks for fresh oil and New seals. Still can't quite bring myself to attempt this myself, so dropped them off atthe local dealers. :o
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Post by: AllyBally on 24 June 2014, 08:08:33 pm
Stripped out the front forks for fresh oil and New seals. Still can't quite bring myself to attempt this myself, so dropped them off atthe local dealers. :o

If I'd known you were doing that, would have helped you strip the forks Dazza. They're not that bad to do, getting the calipers and forks off takes the most time I've always found in the past when I've done fork seals on my bikes
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Post by: Dave48 on 24 June 2014, 08:18:55 pm
220 mile ride today to Bridgnorth, then B4368 to Craven Arms,Clun,Newcastle(yes really!),over Kerry Hill to Newtown then the A483 to Crossgates for refreshments & chat with fellow bikers. Afterwards, Llandrindod Wells, Builth Wells,then A470 to Llyswen, A438 to Hay on Wye where I met my sister who is living on Clyro Hill. Back to hers for tea then time to head for home A438 to Hereford,then Worcester,Droitwich Bromsgrove . Rhondda Red has had a good day in her spiritual home!! Im tired but happy. Pic is the view out over Black Mountains from my sisters log cabin
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Post by: dazza on 24 June 2014, 08:29:33 pm
Stripped out the front forks for fresh oil and New seals. Still can't quite bring myself to attempt this myself, so dropped them off atthe local dealers. :o

If I'd known you were doing that, would have helped you strip the forks Dazza. They're not that bad to do, getting the calipers and forks off takes the most time I've always found in the past when I've done fork seals on my bikes
Kind offer Ally, thank you. Would like to watch someone strip a set down before I felt confident to do it myself. It's alright watching videos but no substitute for seeing it done in real time.
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Post by: slimwilly on 24 June 2014, 08:47:12 pm
Just took the both front calipers off the bike,made sure the pistons were moving,cleaned the exposed ends,lubed and cleaned them again.Some rust on the exposed ends of the pistons, thats the problem with washing a bike in the winter,,the pistons behind the pads take days to dry out.
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Post by: bri h on 24 June 2014, 10:56:32 pm
Nipped down to Sammy Millers museum, an amazing collection of everything bike highly recommended. Then on to poole quay for bike night and more amazing machines of all denominations. Got bored of the motorway by Basingstoke so found a new way home, all in all a great biking day.
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Post by: noggythenog on 25 June 2014, 06:18:14 pm





Returned home to Wales on the gen 2....Fife to Pembrokeshire....east coast to west coast....north to south.......500 miles.......7 hours 30 minutes.......totally fooked.......getting pissed and listening to the white noise :)
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Post by: unfazed on 25 June 2014, 06:44:04 pm
Hit the road in spots did you? :lol
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Post by: savvy on 25 June 2014, 08:07:32 pm
Did a bit more on the seat mods as in the padding. A few pics, started glueing underfelt foam and shaping that and finally sticking and shaping 1" soft foam over that and re-stapled cover temp' till I finalize it then make a new cover for it.
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Post by: stevierst on 25 June 2014, 08:18:06 pm
I changed the front sprocket for a 16t, and found the 17t I took off a bit 'worn'
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/26/ugyrebag.jpg)
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Post by: dazza on 29 June 2014, 05:53:49 pm
Had an extremely irresponsible, highly illegal but brilliant fun game of tag with a 14 plate Z thou today. Performance wise, there wasn't anything in it. (Which added to the fun). Both pulled over in appreciation of the sport for a little chat. Always amazes me how these old gen 1's can hold there own against modern stuff, not as much as it amazes them though. :D
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Post by: unfazed on 29 June 2014, 07:29:50 pm
I changed the front sprocket for a 16t, and found the 17t I took off a bit 'worn'
([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/26/ugyrebag.jpg[/url])


Why did you have a circular saw blade on there?  :lol
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Post by: unfazed on 29 June 2014, 07:30:45 pm
. Always amazes me how these old gen 1's can hold there own against modern stuff, not as much as it amazes them though. :D

  :lol :thumbup
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Post by: Rexr on 29 June 2014, 07:46:04 pm
Gave it a rest after yesterdays outing 285miles..... :) some easy riding (as there's been plenty of cops around on the west coast of Scotland for the last couple of weeks) but on the run down from Inverary to Arrochar it had it's tits kicked in.... :lol I was in fast company.... ;) so the day started off at Milton petrol station in Dumbarton from there to the Green welly for a pee stop, then on to Glencoe village (another petrol station) for a bacon roll... :), then around the Kinlochleven loop for some fast entertainment  :lol, then back across the bridge to take the Appin road to Oban for lunch, then down the Lochgliphead road and onto Inverary for a Brew.......and then home.....great days riding with great company.... :)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 29 June 2014, 08:26:10 pm
Found a nice way into Wales, avoiding that boring stretch of dual carriageway from Ross to Monmouth - A49 from Ross, then turn off for Skenfrith, B road goes all the way in to Abergavenny.

Couldn't get to the Oasis as Abergavenny was closed off for some cycling festival and road race, so found myself at West End café, Llandovery

Did the Beulah to Newbridge road - buggers had gravelled all the best bits  :grumble

Had to go back and repeat some of the roads me, slimwilly and friends did last weekend too - think I'm addicted to that Newtown road  :b
Did some very twisty B roads too, care needed as single track, high hedges, lots of blind bends in places.

God knows what route I did coming home. Came out of Newtown and did that bit down through Craven Arms etc, then went down A49 to Leominster, then I think it was A417 towards Gloucester - avoided A40 all the way til just past Cheltenham. About 340 miles today, good fun.
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Post by: unfazed on 29 June 2014, 08:43:52 pm
Found a nice way into Wales, avoiding that boring stretch of dual carriageway from Ross to Monmouth - A49 from Ross, then turn off for Skenfrith, B road goes all the way in to Abergavenny.


Is that the B4521, My son found that road also and uses it coming home from his place of work in near Monmouth, he says it is a great road. No one on it after 5:30pm
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Post by: pilgo on 29 June 2014, 08:53:12 pm
220 mile round trip to my mums. Glastonbury to shepton mallett (past pilton and the Glastonbury festival site,lots of smelly,bewildered looking people stumbling around outside  :lol ),then the A361 towards frome/warminster,past longleat and over the tank ranges at chiterne,end up back end of stonehenge,then the boring but fast A303/M3 to Ascot via jacks at Bagshot (GREAT breakfast there)
 
got petrol for the trip home,bike would'nt start!!  :eek   been having problems with the bloody immobiliser for a while,but on this occasion it was totaly not playing ball. so called my breakdown people,but kept trying to start the bike,wiggling the wires from the immobiliser while pressing the starter button and she starts,so cancelled the breakdown peeps and had a great reverse trip home. couple of old bill motorcyclists parked up outside pilton at the festival site,just after id over taken some dithering cager but they just nodded because i was being a good boy  8)
 
 
soooooo,anyone know a good mobile auto electrician who's good with bikes in the somerset area?!!
 
ps,thats the longest trip ive done in the last 8/9 years,loved every minute of it,God its good to be back on a bike again  :) 
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Post by: esetest on 29 June 2014, 09:35:45 pm
Rode out through Bath onto Longleat  then through Frome then onto Cheddar , stopped for a coffee , spent an hour chatting to another biker , had another Fazer owner saying his 04  Fazer is the best bike he has ever owned . Rode it back to my sisters via Shipham , Burrington , and past Chew Valley lake ,  about 80 miles .
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Post by: mr self destruct on 29 June 2014, 09:40:11 pm
Came to a sad conclusion today, I'm simply too tall for a Fazer.  :(

I found myself with a whole day to spare so I thought I'd retrace my honeymoon route. Left Coventry at 6.00 and went to Brecon via Stratford & Hereford, had a spot of lunch then followed the Mon-Brec canal down to Abergavenny, back into England and home via the Fosse way, 240 miles in total. With stops every hour or so it took all day and my knees were still in agony, so I definitely need a taller guy's bike as the seat mod I did last year made no difference.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 29 June 2014, 09:45:17 pm
Found a nice way into Wales, avoiding that boring stretch of dual carriageway from Ross to Monmouth - A49 from Ross, then turn off for Skenfrith, B road goes all the way in to Abergavenny.


Is that the B4521, My son found that road also and uses it coming home from his place of work in near Monmouth, he says it is a great road. No one on it after 5:30pm

That's the cookie. I did it from Abergavenny to Skenfrith and back a few weeks ago, then whilst browsing the map, saw how I could connect with it not far from Ross. I'm getting really bored with the A40 - a quick way in, but done it so many times now I needed something fresh.

I kept seeing roads and turn offs today that made me think, oh, that looks interesting, but not enough time to give them a look - loads around Hereford, Worcester, Ludlow, routes to Shrewsbury etc etc, so still plenty to explore up there.
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Post by: stevierst on 29 June 2014, 09:48:38 pm


Why did you have a circular saw blade on there?  :lol
There's not a lot left of it put it that way.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 29 June 2014, 11:39:21 pm
Left early 11am and went for a short 75 mile trip to Cobh Island with my wife. Our goal is that every time my wife and I go for a spin is to travel a road we have never been on previously. Cobh is just 25 milles from our home and today was the first time we went left and left instead of the normal right, some lovely roads and scenery. A few very narrow bits. Stopped for coffee and a cake in Costa Coffee on the way home and were home at 2:30pm

Watched BSB for a while and then fitted and balanced two Metzeler Z8 tyres for my sons Fazer 600.
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Post by: Red Ceri on 30 June 2014, 03:18:41 pm
Had valve shims checked last week, all well within tolerance (at 34k miles) and did carb balance, at home, after.
Striped out the swinging arm, linkages and shock for general maintenance and chain & Sprocket change, only to find I don't have a socket big enough for front sprocket nut.
Ordered Flankdrive Socket and sorted someone to swap shock springs over.
All suspension/swinging arm bearings cleaned and re-packed with waterproof grease ready to reassemble once socket and shock arrive.
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Post by: noggythenog on 30 June 2014, 07:27:41 pm





Got a really nice set of mole grips plus a new trolley jack for getting the noggyfighter engine out (you can never have too many tools).




Took the noggyfighter out for one last bimble......mainly to confirm that everything is fully operational before she goes into space dock.......but also to say farewell :'( ........i went some very small farm roads locally on a quest to find an elusive hilltop landmark that i have been seeing for years but never been to......mostly guessing and hoping and i finally got there.....it is called Plumbstone Mountain & looks suspiciously like a ancillary to the ancient Presseli Hills and all their iron age and older links.........then i got on to some more major coastal roads and enjoyed the sun.




On reflection i've been giving the thou a bit too much of a slating in some respects and a ride on the 600 has confirmed this.......i am going nowhere near the same speeds on the 600 and because it is naked it feels faster......but it isnt.....on the way back i was really kicking its pan in and it takes a great deal longer to get to the tonne.........where i like it over the thou is the reach on the bars which is natural and the front end is very light and adjustable......i can lightly hold the 600 bars and hold the weight of the bike on my crotch and legs but on the thou i am forced forward and onto the bars and this makes a light touch much more difficult.


The 600 is also much more neutral mid corner.......very confidence inspiring.....i hope that is just the shock needing sorting out.


I came home and parked noggyfighter out the back.....applied plenty penetrating oil on the hot exhaust studs and turned off the key.......farewell noggyfighter :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 30 June 2014, 08:03:15 pm





Got a really nice set of mole grips plus a new trolley jack for getting the noggyfighter engine out (you can never have too many tools).




Took the noggyfighter out for one last bimble......mainly to confirm that everything is fully operational before she goes into space dock.......but also to say farewell :'( ........i went some very small farm roads locally on a quest to find an elusive hilltop landmark that i have been seeing for years but never been to......mostly guessing and hoping and i finally got there.....it is called Plumbstone Mountain & looks suspiciously like a ancillary to the ancient Presseli Hills and all their iron age and older links.........then i got on to some more major coastal roads and enjoyed the sun.




On reflection i've been giving the thou a bit too much of a slating in some respects and a ride on the 600 has confirmed this.......i am going nowhere near the same speeds on the 600 and because it is naked it feels faster......but it isnt.....on the way back i was really kicking its pan in and it takes a great deal longer to get to the tonne.........where i like it over the thou is the reach on the bars which is natural and the front end is very light and adjustable......i can lightly hold the 600 bars and hold the weight of the bike on my crotch and legs but on the thou i am forced forward and onto the bars and this makes a light touch much more difficult.


The 600 is also much more neutral mid corner.......very confidence inspiring.....i hope that is just the shock needing sorting out.


I came home and parked noggyfighter out the back.....applied plenty penetrating oil on the hot exhaust studs and turned off the key.......farewell noggyfighter :(
Love those pics of Pembrokeshire Hills/mountains!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 30 June 2014, 09:24:00 pm
A Sad day for the Noggyfighter - however a good day for mine  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 30 June 2014, 09:26:48 pm
Fucking hell Noggy, i got a tear in my eye now  :'(




good luck with the future boyo !!! :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Rexr on 30 June 2014, 09:29:06 pm
Polished the header pipes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 30 June 2014, 09:54:44 pm
Cassington Bike Night.

I know I parked it here somewhere...

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4821_zps718fea54.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4821_zps718fea54.jpg.html)

Don't know if any of ours; were you there?

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A couple that caught my eye:

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(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4808_zpse92aa37a.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4808_zpse92aa37a.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4813_zps4dac82aa.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4813_zps4dac82aa.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4825_zpsffc0a8c4.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4825_zpsffc0a8c4.jpg.html)

And if you were the guy on the red FZ1 who ran out of petrol on your mates bike, hope you got sorted - your mate needs a slap!  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 30 June 2014, 10:41:25 pm
did'nt see yours nick...do you know where mine is... :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 30 June 2014, 10:44:38 pm
more pics...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 30 June 2014, 11:00:06 pm





Got a really nice set of mole grips plus a new trolley jack for getting the noggyfighter engine out (you can never have too many tools).




Took the noggyfighter out for one last bimble......mainly to confirm that everything is fully operational before she goes into space dock.......but also to say farewell :'( ........i went some very small farm roads locally on a quest to find an elusive hilltop landmark that i have been seeing for years but never been to......mostly guessing and hoping and i finally got there.....it is called Plumbstone Mountain & looks suspiciously like a ancillary to the ancient Presseli Hills and all their iron age and older links.........then i got on to some more major coastal roads and enjoyed the sun.




On reflection i've been giving the thou a bit too much of a slating in some respects and a ride on the 600 has confirmed this.......i am going nowhere near the same speeds on the 600 and because it is naked it feels faster......but it isnt.....on the way back i was really kicking its pan in and it takes a great deal longer to get to the tonne.........where i like it over the thou is the reach on the bars which is natural and the front end is very light and adjustable......i can lightly hold the 600 bars and hold the weight of the bike on my crotch and legs but on the thou i am forced forward and onto the bars and this makes a light touch much more difficult.


The 600 is also much more neutral mid corner.......very confidence inspiring.....i hope that is just the shock needing sorting out.


I came home and parked noggyfighter out the back.....applied plenty penetrating oil on the hot exhaust studs and turned off the key.......farewell noggyfighter :(

Any day a 600 has its last trip is a sad day, but since it will become an organ donor, it will help  to keep many others on the road  :)

Many a perfectly good bolt head and nut have been mangled by the trusty mole grip.  :'(
To be used as a last resort and not as a multi spanner  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 01 July 2014, 06:54:42 pm





Started stripping the noggyfighter in the sun this afternoon.......it started raining so i packed everything away...then the rain stopped about 5 minutes after i packed up......so i thought foc it and took the dog out for a walk i stead.......ill do some more tomorrow.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 01 July 2014, 09:35:19 pm
A beautiful evening for a gentle ride to Uffington White Horse Hill.
Parked up at the the little gravelled car park half way up the hill after following a rough single track lane

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Then took a stroll up to the top of the hill

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(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4831_zps7ac8d7c2.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4831_zps7ac8d7c2.jpg.html)

Oh shit, that looks steep and I've got to ride down it in a minute

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And now see, I'm gonna ejicate ya

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But so peaceful up here; a perfect summer's evening, hardly anyone around. Just the evocative sound of the skylarks. Barely a breath of breeze.

Quiet.

Empty.

Silent....





























VARUUUMMMMM!!!!

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until I started my bike up!  :evil   :lol


Oxfordshire country cottage

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4867_zpsb4480c94.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4867_zpsb4480c94.jpg.html)

One more mortgage payment and it's mine!  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 01 July 2014, 09:37:03 pm
did'nt see yours nick...do you know where mine is... :lol

Sorry Paul, guess who forgot to take his mobile....who me? Never!  :lol
Didn't stop that long, but that field full of bikes sure was a sight.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 01 July 2014, 09:50:18 pm





Nice pics of the hill fort Nick......I'm no historian but i have a real fascination with hill forts, i find them very mystical...mostly because not much remains of them and there hasn't been much coverage of the iron age on tv and films like with the medieval stuff.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 01 July 2014, 10:02:05 pm
Couple more just for you then Noggy

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4841_zps4f53fe5f.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4841_zps4f53fe5f.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4860_zps722cca5c.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4860_zps722cca5c.jpg.html)

Looking down on the smaller fort, you stand atop the topmost bank which surrounds an almost perfectly flat, square-ish grassed enclosure at the very crown of the hill, maybe 50m across.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 01 July 2014, 10:14:21 pm
Wow...really stunning....must have been some splendour in its day...the amount of earth they moved to create the forts with only basic tools is amazing..
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 01 July 2014, 10:20:39 pm
Yeh.good night this year...I'll be at luggershall next monday, fairly new event that gets better each year. Got to take advantage of these long summer evenings  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 01 July 2014, 11:07:56 pm

Started stripping the noggyfighter in the sun this afternoon.......it started raining so i packed everything away...then the rain stopped about 5 minutes after i packed up......so i thought foc it and took the dog out for a walk i stead.......ill do some more tomorrow.

Looks like it does not want to be stripped and is looking for divine intervention :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 01 July 2014, 11:19:02 pm
Replaced the  front and rear brake pads on the Fazer 400.
Removed the suspension arm to check it, all ok, regreased it and put it all back together.
Set the tyre pressures to 32 and 36 after fitting tyres to it over the weekend. :)
Hope to have it all cleaned up for a spin Thursday, then change the oil when I return and it will be ready for its first sale viewing by a Foccer on Monday night. :)



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilninggas on 02 July 2014, 05:03:37 pm
Not technically just today [been doing this project on and off since last friday], fitted an UTCOMP trip computer.

Records mpg, 0-60, temperatures etc.

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/QDk-0OwWTnNb4iamyd4M7BsJIfp8MGlS5UyfU4VfjhI=s196-p-no)(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Ni6MV4IQktY/U7Qq7E7sGcI/AAAAAAAAAm4/-VIJQW1x_kc/w756-h567-no/20140702_165256.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-D8LLEhIrngs/U7LWPVUIG6I/AAAAAAAAAlU/5-RtEfRhiK0/w756-h567-no/20140701_163836.jpg)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-H0Zd64EFDyE/U7LWFMfJW5I/AAAAAAAAAkg/4H6Ghjbf7Ew/w756-h567-no/20140701_163819.jpg)

Works a treat - need to tweak the VSS a touch speedo out from my speedotuner calibrated speed by 4%.

Also need to alter the injection flowrate up from 205cc/min to 235cc/min (i rough guessed, but found a site that suggests Denso injected big yams are the second flowrate).

Need to tidy up the loom too.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Rexr on 02 July 2014, 05:38:44 pm
Dry washed it.......
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 02 July 2014, 06:22:58 pm
Not technically just today [been doing this project on and off since last friday], fitted an UTCOMP trip computer.


I have to ask, Why? :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilninggas on 02 July 2014, 08:00:24 pm
Not technically just today [been doing this project on and off since last friday], fitted an UTCOMP trip computer.


I have to ask, Why? :)

Because the fuel gauge is rubbish and i'll be able to get it to give me a far more accurate range etc.  Useful, as I will be off to Europe next month and want to know how far I really have before I run out, rather than what the poxy gauge tells me.

A preliminary run with it also shows consumption is similar at 70mph, at 80mph and at 90mph - presumable because the engine is coming on cam and getting much better volumetric efficiency as it develops more torque as revs increase and this cancels out the squaring of drag.

A bloody good technical exercise too, cheap at £55, and I can always remove it with out to much fuss (superseal plugs).
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 02 July 2014, 09:04:54 pm
Managed to find the code on my nitron shock....on the spring......at the front out of sight and barely readable/slightly worn off......got the head torch through a tiny gap in the frame and got the code and good old Nitron were able to advise that it is indeed the correct spring for a man of my calibre ;) .




Got some penetrating fluid on the rebound adjustor......tomorrow ill take the right hand foot peg assembly off so i can get a proper grip on the dial.




Stripped more of the 600 down....getting as much as i can outta the way before i attempt getting the engine out.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 06 July 2014, 08:12:09 pm
Looks like im the only one doing stuff to fazers.......except riding them :rolleyes




Well...i got the engine out......gave it a wipe over with some oil........blocked all the holes........greased over the exhaust studs to stop any rust......copper greased the exposed metal.




Then i wrapped it up.......cleaned up the garden.






Washed the thou......a productive fazer day really. 8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 06 July 2014, 08:14:01 pm





Tidy darts.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 06 July 2014, 08:21:05 pm
Nice one Noggy, we were in Wales,did you hear us? :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 06 July 2014, 08:37:32 pm
Nice one Noggy, we were in Wales,did you hear us? :lol


Well not per say....i did hear a couple sheep in distress though......ya bahhhhhhhhstards........oh i heard so many bikes passing my street today, i was well jealous.....gutted i still dont have a c spanner.....but if i had one then i woulda been out and then i wouldnt have done foc all stripping of the 600 so it aint all bad i suppose.


After a clean the thou looks the mutts nuts so im just hoping i can get it set up right.....gonna jack up the front and put the yokes back to standard and im gobna phone nitron tomorrow and find out why i didnt get my spanner......they have a new design of adjustor just coming in so perhaps thats why.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 06 July 2014, 09:19:50 pm
Rode it back to Portsmouth from Bristol after visiting my mother. Managed to avoid all the showers and had some fun on some nice twisty roads :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 06 July 2014, 10:06:01 pm
attempted tail tidy


Before


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After
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just need to acquire a red reflector to go under plate now
 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: thunderpantz on 06 July 2014, 11:44:33 pm
Gave him a bit of a clean and fitted my rad guard:


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(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/20140706_121015_zpsx4cjuzgb.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 06 July 2014, 11:56:17 pm
attempted tail tidy

just need to acquire a red reflector to go under plate now
 


Heres mine http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,13853.msg157040.html#msg157040 (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,13853.msg157040.html#msg157040)
You can cut the guard flush with the plate and the reflector can be attached through the guard just under the plate with a short flat bracket, get a reflector like this  http://www.petrolscooter.co.uk/rear-bolt-on-reflector-for-kazuma-50cc-100cc-110cc-quad-bikes-atv-s.html (http://www.petrolscooter.co.uk/rear-bolt-on-reflector-for-kazuma-50cc-100cc-110cc-quad-bikes-atv-s.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 07 July 2014, 10:25:34 pm
My baby of the Fazer family has just gone to its new home and to a fellow foccer.  :)

Ken (cager in training) arrived with his mechanic to check it over and he can now change his profile from "I don't own a bike" to "1998 Fazer 400".  His eagle eyed mechanic noticed some play in the Swinging arm bearings and a tiny bit of notchiness in the steering head bearings which I had not noticed, much to my surprise. I never felt it when I rode it, but then I had not ridden it more than 10miles since my son brought it came back from the UK. His mechanic took it for a spin and also did not notice it when riding it. His comment was the same as mine when I first rode the 400, "it is a really nice little bike to ride"

It has been ultra reliable in the 31000Km my son put on it while I had it. Was really sad to see it go to be honest.  :'(
I could not really justify keeping it, but it is I believe gone to a good home and will be taken care of.




Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 08 July 2014, 10:35:27 am
My baby of the Fazer family has just gone to its new home and to a fellow foccer.  :)

Ken (cager in training) arrived with his mechanic to check it over and he can now change his profile from "I don't own a bike" to "1998 Fazer 400".  His eagle eyed mechanic noticed some play in the Swinging arm bearings and a tiny bit of notchiness in the steering head bearings which I had not noticed, much to my surprise. I never felt it when I rode it, but then I had not ridden it more than 10miles since my son brought it came back from the UK. His mechanic took it for a spin and also did not notice it when riding it. His comment was the same as mine when I first rode the 400, "it is a really nice little bike to ride"

It has been ultra reliable in the 31000Km my son put on it while I had it. Was really sad to see it go to be honest.  :'(
I could not really justify keeping it, but it is I believe gone to a good home and will be taken care of.


I hope you got what you wanted for it unfazed and that you will put those funds to good use on more bike stuff.


I always liked the fz400....if they had a character then yes it would be likeable....& i never even rode one.....when i was a 16 year old and ogling all the bike porn...mainly my dads back street heroes magazines  :b [size=78%]but often Bike etc there was quite allot of the bandit and fazer 400's for sale but there cant be many left now....ill do a check later.[/size]
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 08 July 2014, 10:59:44 am



Phoned Nitron to ask why over a week later i dont have my c spanner.....they are a good bunch and didnt have my phone number......they are just introducing a new tool which is a needle tool rather than a c spanner so at least ill get one of the latest tools which should hopefully be better.




I also managed to free off the rebound adjustor.....with the help of some more penetrating fluid (best aldi buy ever) annnnnnnndddddd......Mole grips :eek .........it worked though.




So i got hold of the Nitron baseline settings...the settings that they think suit the weight of rider and spring etc.....so maybe not perfect but ive read allot about folk never needing to sway from Nitron baseline......i already know I've got the correct weight spring.....there baseline is 8 clicks compression and 12 clicks rebound.


Ok so lets compare that to the apparently "set up" settings it has been on when i got it.........0 clicks compression......& what now after freeing up transpires to be 0 clicks rebound :rolleyes


I've now set them both to the Nitron baseline settings and maybe in another week i can set the preload properly.


Next on the agenda is raising my yokes back up as i clearly need more clearance......i just noticed i've slightly scuffed the left side of my belly pan like the right and i don't even like left handers......& before you start slimwilly no I'm not bullshitting and i aint no Rossi :b [size=78%] but it is what it is.....most likely less clearance....heavy lump rider and incorrect suspension set up.[/size]
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 08 July 2014, 12:49:47 pm
Yeah, a really bad shaped wide belly pan,,one for grandad i rekon :lol




good luck sorting the shock
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 08 July 2014, 12:54:55 pm
Yeah, a really bad shaped wide belly pan,,one for grandad i rekon :lol




good luck sorting the shock


Ha ha...i knew youd be on here ;)


Thats the yokes back up to standard....with the added benefit of not so much slanting downwards then maybe it will help me stay on the seat more instead of sliding forward.


Anyway im looking forward to actually doing some welsh roads on it soon.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: savvy on 08 July 2014, 04:29:06 pm
Balanced carb's, fiddly but good now, about an hour total.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 08 July 2014, 06:32:23 pm
Forgot to attach these last night of how the baby Fazer looked in the last pictures taken before it left my ownership. :)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 09 July 2014, 11:01:50 am
Took it in to replace the front tyre - lovely to have it rolling nicely into corners again instead of dropping off the edge! (it was a winter tyre, so didn't wear too evenly). And booked it in for a service next week.
Every time I go to that place, he has something in that catches my eye, this time an immaculate Katana 1000 - forgot the camera though. And he had an FZ750 up on the bench - always bikes I think of as my era. Says he might have another Kat thou in for sale soon too - oh, to have unlimited funds!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 09 July 2014, 01:07:56 pm
Took it in to replace the front tyre - lovely to have it rolling nicely into corners again instead of dropping off the edge! (it was a winter tyre, so didn't wear too evenly). And booked it in for a service next week.
Every time I go to that place, he has something in that catches my eye, this time an immaculate Katana 1000 - forgot the camera though. And he had an FZ750 up on the bench - always bikes I think of as my era. Says he might have another Kat thou in for sale soon too - oh, to have unlimited funds!

I can sympathise with you Nick being of similar vintage. The flat slide Katana 1000 was a class machine, probably away ahead of its time and I luckily managed to get a ride on one, with the owners comment before letting me loose on it "Drop it and your life will be hell"  :lol Unfortunately with mortatge rates running at 10% interest and rising when they were new ruled me out of ever owning one, new or second hand. :(
One of the reasons I do not attend shows now I used to come home pissed off from looking at things I would love but could not afford :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 09 July 2014, 02:46:46 pm
That's right, big Mikunis on there. It was the 11 that had CVs then, I can never remember without seeing one. This one, although a bit dusty - you could tell that a quick wash and buff would have it gleaming; immaculate paint on body and frame, black chrome exhausts not showing any obvious signs of wear and tear - even the front of the engine was spotless. A rare, rare sight today.

And it's not fair....it's not like it was AT a show - this is where I always take my bike for any work, cos the guy's just so enthusiastic and helpful, not to mention it always feels like you're getting mate's rates. I asked him if he ever got any FZR EXUPs in - he's not had one. Still thinking about grabbing one before the prices soar.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 09 July 2014, 04:14:06 pm
Today I got offered £1,000 p/x for it against a new MT-09.


That's not going to happen.  :rolleyes




Spent almost an hour riding the MT round Warwickshire. Really impressed with the power and torque, handling was great, didn't really feel any of this snatchiness MCN are on about (just bang it in B mode round town), the legroom was great too. But, there was just something wrong with how I felt on it. I think it was a lack of stability and smoothness compared to my old 600, but when I got back on it to go home I thought "Fuck me this is comfy!"


Just reinforces that I got my bike choice right first time.  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 09 July 2014, 04:18:43 pm
Put the gen II up for sale. Still not sure if its the right thing to do, but hey-ho :-[
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 09 July 2014, 05:08:00 pm
Put the gen II up for sale. Still not sure if its the right thing to do, but hey-ho :-[

How you getting along with that T/Cat Stevie? At least you'll still have that to play with, and you can always come back to a gen 2 later; still plenty about. To get my gen 1 off me, you'd have to prise it from my cold, dead fingers, but funny how I used to chop and change my only bike without a care in the world. Does that mean that to me, the gen 1 is the best bike I've ever ridden? How else do you explain how I'm not interested in changing it for anything else?

BUT..........next week, I will paying off the loan on mine. Then it's save like the clappers for bike no. 2. It won't be a new bike, whatever I end up going for, but hopefully new-er. Hopefully something lighter, more flickable with more modern equipment. KTMs appeal.... :evil
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 09 July 2014, 05:48:47 pm
The T'cat is a great bike for me, it does exactly what I want it to do. It's a grafter bike purely for work. It kicks out about 60mpg, its nippy, nimble, fun, and (fingers crossed) reliable.

The gen II when I got it almost 2 years ago was a trade in for my tiger that I took because I'd have been a fool not to.
I've had some outstanding times on this bike , and holy Shit it's about as fast as my old R1! I've realised though that I don't need a 'do it all' bike anymore, and want something more focussed for Sunday blasting but upright and naked. Hence speed triple or superduke. (can't afford an MT-09).
If I realise I've screwed up later on, I can always get another. After all, they are a fantastic machine.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 09 July 2014, 09:20:05 pm
Cleaned it. Now what should i do with it next? Looking forward to satdee blast out.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 09 July 2014, 09:37:44 pm
soaked the manifold studs in preparation for Noggys Manifold  :lol

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: the cueball on 09 July 2014, 10:51:35 pm
got it back from the garage with a fresh MOT and new pads and hoses...


then got my top box on it all ready for it's first trip away tomorrow...


 :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Neon Knight on 10 July 2014, 04:08:39 pm
Looked out of the window at them both and sighed because I can't ride either because have a big plastic bionic leg since tearing my achillies tendon in work 8 foccing weeks ago.  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Davidjw on 10 July 2014, 05:53:30 pm
Took mine for its MOT , it was all good , put the baffle in and wow is it quiet so its now back out till next year , tomorrow I am heading to mid Wales and the coast  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilninggas on 10 July 2014, 06:45:46 pm
Went up over the Elan, then onto Aberystwyth, then Llandovery, down to M&P and back to Bristol:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsMQOSLCUAAXGU5.jpg:large)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Geordie073 on 10 July 2014, 10:00:29 pm
Went a wee 200 mile blast to Dumfries then along the A75 to Stranraer and back up the A77 to Kilmarnock, cracking day and my head is a little bit sunburnt :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 10 July 2014, 10:51:40 pm
Went a wee 200 mile blast to Dumfries then along the A75 to Stranraer and back up the A77 to Kilmarnock, cracking day and my head is a little bit sunburnt :D


Is it not illegal not to wear a helmet in Scotland? :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: andybesy on 11 July 2014, 12:23:48 pm
New front tyre and loosen off the steering head bearings.

Fixed my tank slap wobble at 43mph yay!  :)

Andy
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 11 July 2014, 01:49:05 pm
Cleaned it, then applied a new coating/dressing I got in to try to the  tyrewalls, and also to the mirrors. Seems to have brought the mirrors back to black a bit, which is Ideal :D

I suppose I should show you guys a couple of pics (I know how you all love pics):

tyre before:

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/VP%20Stuff/CarPro%20Reviews/tyrebefore_zps5eb9d3b3.jpg)

tyre after:

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/VP%20Stuff/CarPro%20Reviews/tyreafter_zpsed0bbcd3.jpg)

tail plastics before:

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/VP%20Stuff/CarPro%20Reviews/tailbefore_zps3f0f4f93.jpg)

plastic after:

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/VP%20Stuff/CarPro%20Reviews/tailafter_zps92b52a2c.jpg)

mirror before:

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/VP%20Stuff/CarPro%20Reviews/mirrorbefore_zps57030fc6.jpg)

mirror after:

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/VP%20Stuff/CarPro%20Reviews/mirrorafter_zpsf2d9f8e1.jpg)

:D

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Post by: slappy on 11 July 2014, 04:29:03 pm
I have got something similiar to that, called back to black. Bought it ages ago and gives black plastics a nice sheen.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: thunderpantz on 11 July 2014, 05:45:05 pm
Gave mine some grief on a few A and B roads :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 11 July 2014, 05:55:32 pm
Not today, but recently, I changed the handlebars. The Renthals are no more. LSL is king!


But I made a little video of the Operation:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-bz1u6APGA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-bz1u6APGA)


Lots of huffing and tool dropping...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: thunderpantz on 11 July 2014, 06:08:14 pm
Brilliant vid mate :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 11 July 2014, 06:56:28 pm
fantastic video - many of the same issues I had changing my bars
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 11 July 2014, 07:08:56 pm
I have got something similiar to that, called back to black. Bought it ages ago and gives black plastics a nice sheen.

yeah, its essentially the same sort of product, just with nano-tech bonding rather than a silicone spray that site on top. I believe this product is supposed to last 3-4 months on each application :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: woodwizzard on 12 July 2014, 01:56:13 pm
Did the mirror mod, not road tested as yet, but look less antenna like and not filled with a view of my elbows. Hope the reports of less turbulence are also true.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 12 July 2014, 04:45:17 pm
bought bits from Noggy for it  :lol  - might get the chance to fit this weekend
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dickturpin on 12 July 2014, 07:56:42 pm
Did the mirror mod, not road tested as yet, but look less antenna like and not filled with a view of my elbows. Hope the reports of less turbulence are also true.

Big improvement when I did mine.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Rexr on 12 July 2014, 09:17:21 pm
Finally fitted my new billet levers......haven't ridden the bike as yet as it's raining....just for a change... :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 12 July 2014, 10:13:24 pm
fitted short levers

(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140712_185830_zpsmnvsuuq9.jpg)

(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140712_191002_zpsmsdb8xrx.jpg)


Pillion grab handle with caps  - a lot cleaner looking and better quality paint

(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140712_191425_zpsg6sur8bq.jpg)

(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140712_192122_zpsbloakbiy.jpg)


stainless manifold - amazed at the difference in weight and internal bore

(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140712_192823_zpsnap51ub2.jpg)

(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140712_200040_zpsqnkwejj8.jpg)


K and N filter and torque arm to go

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JC on 13 July 2014, 08:41:53 am
Polished up my manifolds, they're been slightly neglected by the previous owner.
Fitted a scorpion decat.
Added the seat cowl.
And went out for 150 mile ride
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 13 July 2014, 09:48:30 am
JC - What did you use to achieve that polish?

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JC on 13 July 2014, 10:24:11 am
I use autosol on my exhausts and metalwork. Still takes some time but it's the best that I've used so far :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 13 July 2014, 02:12:01 pm
I swear I can never achieve that sort of shine on my metal work - not by hand at least... I've tried several times on various pieces (exhaust manifold, end can, other bits...) and spent hours on them without amazing results. They always look better than when I started, but never to a state that particularly impresses me...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 13 July 2014, 02:38:47 pm
Fitted twin horns to the mighty thou.......managed to get them fitted in place of the old one.i have twin brake lines direct fron the master cylinder so was able to remove the splitter and bracket.....its tight but do'able...ill try and get some piccies later.......oh, forgot to mention......there foccin loud    :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: TonyW on 13 July 2014, 04:05:21 pm
Just got back from the Devon air ambulance trust rideout, from Tiverton to Teignmouth via 76 miles  of nice roads. Overall I did a little over 100 miles. I would guess between 800-1100 bikes attended the ride.

The overflow parking area just after I arrived
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/tonyw/daat1_zps837be404.jpg)

More overflow parking in a different area.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/tonyw/daat2_zps40ad6a52.jpg)

Guess what?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/tonyw/daat3_zps119f42ac.jpg)

I ended up playing tag with this Z750
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/tonyw/daat4_zps9ca741cc.jpg)

Had a chat after we parked up. He was a little surprised when I told him mine was a 600 not a 1000 fazer. Grins all round, this day.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: woodwizzard on 13 July 2014, 07:43:19 pm
Wondered where all the bikes were going when I rode through Bolham this morning.



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: TonyW on 14 July 2014, 12:54:57 pm
Final count was 915 bikes  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Rexr on 14 July 2014, 01:10:32 pm
Ordered a sheep skin seat cover to stop my arse going numb on long runs, tried my m8's sheep skin cover on my bike and wow wot a difference, I was a bit on the sceptical about them but thought I give it a go.....nothing lost and nothing gained.....going to name it "Boris"..... :lol 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 14 July 2014, 01:58:50 pm
Not today but yesterday , went for a ride down thru Cheddar and back up thru Shipham , when I got back I gave it a good clean to remove all the crud from France and Belgium . .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 14 July 2014, 05:30:19 pm
Ordered a sheep skin seat cover to stop my arse going numb on long runs, tried my m8's sheep skin cover on my bike and wow wot a difference, I was a bit on the sceptical about them but thought I give it a go.....nothing lost and nothing gained.....going to name it "Boris"..... :lol


This should be in the sheep thread :lol ......i seen a guy with one up in scotland.....it was so outrageous it was cool......im surprised punkstig doesnt have one
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilgo on 14 July 2014, 09:44:25 pm
Just got back from the Devon air ambulance trust rideout, from Tiverton to Teignmouth via 76 miles  of nice roads. Overall I did a little over 100 miles. I would guess between 800-1100 bikes attended the ride.

The overflow parking area just after I arrived
([url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/tonyw/daat1_zps837be404.jpg[/url])

More overflow parking in a different area.
([url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/tonyw/daat2_zps40ad6a52.jpg[/url])

Guess what?
([url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/tonyw/daat3_zps119f42ac.jpg[/url])

I ended up playing tag with this Z750
([url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/tonyw/daat4_zps9ca741cc.jpg[/url])

Had a chat after we parked up. He was a little surprised when I told him mine was a 600 not a 1000 fazer. Grins all round, this day.

 
 
 
me to !!
 
im parked just a bit further up the road from you,other side though.
 
what a great day out on the bike.did about 180 miles round trip from glastonbury to tiverton and back from teignmouth.  felt sorry for the kids trying to play cricket before we all left,great bacon rolls though.  8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: woodwizzard on 15 July 2014, 08:30:46 pm
Had another fiddle with the front forks, trying to get rid of chattering over bumps. Just back from a spin across exmoor and all good, no more chattering. Took the camera, but was enjoying the ride too much to stop.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 15 July 2014, 09:46:39 pm
I have fitted my FCE to the Gen2 , and the bike started first time :b


Now just gotta find time to see if it works :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 16 July 2014, 03:21:03 pm
Bought it  :D

Or, to be more accurate, paid off the outstanding balance on the loan for it. Hmmmm, PCP anyone?  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 16 July 2014, 05:22:31 pm
I took the bike in to have new chain and sprockets, T30 tyres, and an MOT. My old BT21's had done just over 7000 miles, chain and sprockets 21500 miles. The rain forecast did not arrive, so I was able to ride the 40 miles home in the dry on new tyres. Good weather tomorrow so hope to be out for a ride.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Rexr on 17 July 2014, 12:32:15 pm
Fitted Boris to the bike lol just going out to test him lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 17 July 2014, 01:19:52 pm
Took it in to Cirencester for a service, pulling like a train now  :)

Quite a lot of crap came out of the air filter, including a pigeon feather; oil & filter replaced; carbs balanced; lubes and check over. Plugs were fine, no problems found  :D

Off to Wales tomorrow for the annual BBQ and bash for another forum - think it'll be mayhem, right bunch of looneys by the sound of it, but in a good way  :lol

May have just noticed the first signs of the rear shock getting tired. R6 item from Luke might be imminent.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Neon Knight on 17 July 2014, 02:20:51 pm
Took the covers off and started them both, box eye 600 and gen 1. Was nice to hear them awake and growling. I ruptured my achillies tendon 10 weeks ago and have either been in plaster or wearing a huge plastic robo cop style boot which meant no riding. Yesterday the man at the hospital said that next week the boot comes off full stop. I cant wait to get out on the bikes. Its been a nightmare looking at them both sat there all sad and quiet. Can still enjoy a little slice of summer biking weather which is better than none at all.  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 17 July 2014, 02:51:16 pm
Sat out in pre-noon sunshine cleaning bike, drinking coffee,talking to neighbours/passers by.
Then being a "mad dog & Englishman" type went for a 30 mile bimble round Romsley & Clent Hills while sun was overhead.
Met a guy at local Yamaha dealer with an MT09. Hes 81 & loves the bike :lol
Got too hot with all the gear on so back home in the shade drinking tea.
Its a hard life being retired!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 17 July 2014, 08:21:08 pm
Where and what nick?

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 17 July 2014, 08:56:09 pm
Changed oil and filter, checked plugs..ok...cleaning k+n and chain tomorrow.....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 17 July 2014, 09:12:50 pm
Where and what nick?


You really do not want to know, unless of course you are inquisitive like Nick and wants to camp on the Beacons watching the others trading gear,rolling it ,injecting it,sniffing it, and thats just the girls :lol , than end up  fighting over the fact that no one wants to fight.


Good luck Nick,lock yer bike or put it in your tent ;)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 17 July 2014, 09:13:30 pm
I changed the oil in the old dear.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 17 July 2014, 09:27:02 pm
Where and what nick?


You really do not want to know, unless of course you are inquisitive like Nick and wants to camp on the Beacons watching the others trading gear,rolling it ,injecting it,sniffing it, and thats just the girls :lol , than end up  fighting over the fact that no one wants to fight.


Good luck Nick,lock yer bike or put it in your tent ;)


Brecon Beacons, a private farm. Just got to prove to myself that I'm not young anymore  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bri h on 18 July 2014, 12:25:09 am
New dog bones to lower it by 30 mill, dropped the forks by 15 mill to compensate. after only 6 years i can get both feet on the ground.Bet i still drop it in car parks though haha
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 18 July 2014, 10:05:34 pm
Fitted a s/hand Juice Box Pro to my gen2. Tried all 4 off the different maps already on it which meant putting the standard  can back on and off twice. The bike felt a lot more smoother at low revs and now pulls cleanly and glitch free from tickover. I am going to download some more maps and have a  little play , see what difference they make.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Davebo on 18 July 2014, 10:55:45 pm
Rode to work & back. (So what I hear you say?)

Rode to our office in Preston Brook which is a 90 mile journey across hill and dale and a blast down the M6/M56. Nearly ran out of fuel !!

Big respect to anyone who does motorway journeys regularly. I was blown all over and it was relentless. Much more fun on twisty dale roads.  :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 19 July 2014, 07:34:10 am
My office is near Preston Brook!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Rexr on 19 July 2014, 03:36:54 pm
Here's a few of the farkles I've fitted to the bike this week..... :) the seat cover has been trimmed a bit now and is very comfy for distance work..... :)

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg53/maxxb12/DSC_0164_zpse2197a06.jpg) (http://s245.photobucket.com/user/maxxb12/media/DSC_0164_zpse2197a06.jpg.html)
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg53/maxxb12/DSC_0163_zps06d7f647.jpg) (http://s245.photobucket.com/user/maxxb12/media/DSC_0163_zps06d7f647.jpg.html)
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg53/maxxb12/DSC_0165_zpsdeabe484.jpg) (http://s245.photobucket.com/user/maxxb12/media/DSC_0165_zpsdeabe484.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dickturpin on 19 July 2014, 03:46:55 pm
tell us more about the seat cover....I've been thinking of something similar myself before the next tour.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 19 July 2014, 03:49:38 pm





I love these seat covers...not just for touring but for generally feeling like attila the hun or conan the barbarian whilst out n about....i think the sportier the bike the better just for the contrast :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: peterjca on 19 July 2014, 03:49:52 pm
tell us more about the seat cover....I've been thinking of something similar myself before the next tour.

Is it roadkill?  :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Rexr on 19 July 2014, 04:09:48 pm
The looks are a bit Attila the hun.... :lol as for comfort brilliant I was very sceptical about them but borrowed one off a m8 and put 300 miles into a day ride a couple weeks back and to honest normally I'd be in a little bit of discomfort where ur legs drop down the side of the seat, but I had none of this, I think it works by trapping air in between the hairs as it feels like ur sitting on a air cushion, also if it gets wet u just take it off and give it a hard shake (that's in the instructions) and refit it and away u go.....I'm very happy with it like I said I trimmed the rear section so it stops at the top on the riders seat, I mean I could have gone and spent £360 on a sargent seat like I have in the past but I'm not as flush with cash as I use to be so thought fcuk it give it a whirl and it works......I really couldn't give a stuff wot me m8's think......but I get off the bike with no numb arse, unlike them...... :lol   
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dickturpin on 19 July 2014, 04:19:29 pm
have you manufactured it from a sheepskin rug or was it bought ready made?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Rexr on 19 July 2014, 04:43:06 pm
have you manufactured it from a sheepskin rug or was it bought ready made?

Bought ready made, it has brass eyelets for the cord supplied so it don't pull through...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazer390 on 19 July 2014, 09:56:11 pm
I spend the last few months doing up my old mk1 600... New paint, decals, accessories, polished up the down pipes and painted wheels...

 (http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/carbonkid390/Facebook/WP_000693_zpsopdnn0tq.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/carbonkid390/media/Facebook/WP_000693_zpsopdnn0tq.jpg.html)

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/carbonkid390/Facebook/WP_000695_zps63h71l93.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/carbonkid390/media/Facebook/WP_000695_zps63h71l93.jpg.html)

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/carbonkid390/Facebook/WP_000696_zps9x1bzuw7.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/carbonkid390/media/Facebook/WP_000696_zps9x1bzuw7.jpg.html)

(http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/carbonkid390/Facebook/WP_000694_zpsyc9uqqm3.jpg) (http://s162.photobucket.com/user/carbonkid390/media/Facebook/WP_000694_zpsyc9uqqm3.jpg.html)

What do you think?  8)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 19 July 2014, 10:49:55 pm
Wow, very nice and tastefully done, good work :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: lew600fazer on 19 July 2014, 11:53:09 pm
Says to the Mrs off out on the bike for quick blast. There is a stretch of road not far from me in the mountains behind Benidorm where you can give it some.
I will post pics tomorrow as it was nearly dark by the time I limped home.
Anyway red line all the way up the box flying over this stretch and get this wierd vibration through the bars. Backed off sharpish and eased her down slowly, front end is not happy and niether is my ass. Brought her to a standstill and had a look around. I thought maybe I had a puncture so avioded grabbing a handful of brake. There is a bolt missing from the right hand side brake callipher a little bracket is floating around looks as if it secures the ABS ? sensing line/cable, also looks as if the brake pad is binding as well.
Have to be honest defo an oh shit moment when I actually realised the calliper is missing a bolt and as mentioned the outside pads look as if they are binding on. I very gingerly rode her home as did not want to abandon the bike were I was and chances of getting recovery from there at 8.30pm on a Saturday evening was zero. Pissed off as likely as not the pads are shagged and they were only renewed in April, would seem someone did not do there job as well as they should have.

 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilgo on 20 July 2014, 08:24:56 pm
FAZER 390    nicely done bike-we need a ' job ' card/imfo
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 20 July 2014, 08:30:29 pm
FAZER 390    nicely done bike-we need a ' job ' card/imfo

Agreed......very nice work on that bike I must say. 8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 20 July 2014, 09:35:27 pm
Sweet looking 6 there Jase, nice work  :thumbup

Well, I survived the BBQ in Wales, not for lack of trying! One of the poisons going the rounds was this...

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4930_zpse5cc1211.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4930_zpse5cc1211.jpg.html)

...which was some serious firewater that burned all the way down and quite literally took your breath away - 80% proof  :eek

Even the dog got trashed  :lol

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/10347155_10152566331709513_7088930191379053075_n_zps01fd98db.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/10347155_10152566331709513_7088930191379053075_n_zps01fd98db.jpg.html)

And a quick snap on the way home:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4935_zpsfb558497.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4935_zpsfb558497.jpg.html)

A great weekend, and another bunch of good bikey-type folks met, but boy am I focced  :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dickturpin on 20 July 2014, 09:44:05 pm
Bought a black sheepskin rug to cut down for longer trips. Made some hooks on elastic to fasten to seat....I don't want to secure it under the seat in case I'm fully loaded with luggage.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Rexr on 21 July 2014, 03:05:20 pm
Adjusted the chain and gave it a good polishing  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Robbie8666 on 21 July 2014, 04:31:29 pm
washed & polished bike yesterday....
saturday evening had long chat with mrs & convinced her that she drives my car up to wales on holiday & me going on my bike will be better than taking just hers!!! :D & she agreed!!! :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 21 July 2014, 06:02:57 pm
130 mile ride on quiet roads. Wrexham, Bala, Cerrig, Brenig, Llansannan, Betws yn Rhos, Colwyn Bay, Rhos on Sea. An hour at the Cayley cafe for coffee and teacakes then return via St Asaph, Denbigh, Ruthin, Nant y Garth, Horseshoe Pass, ( stopped for a natter with some fellow bikers), Llandegla, Bwlchgwyn, home.
Damp roads in Bala, but stayed dry.
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Post by: Keithmusician on 21 July 2014, 09:00:29 pm
Did a test load of all luggage and camping gear ready to reload tomorrow in earnest then heading for the 11.50 ferry to calais.
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Post by: Arfa on 22 July 2014, 08:55:05 am
Sweet looking 6 there Jase, nice work  :thumbup

Well, I survived the BBQ in Wales, not for lack of trying! One of the poisons going the rounds was this...

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF4930_zpse5cc1211.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF4930_zpse5cc1211.jpg.html[/url])

...which was some serious firewater that burned all the way down and quite literally took your breath away - 80% proof  :eek




Oh my god! Not seen that stuff since I went to Austria many years ago. Was cheap LastMin deal, full board, but evening meals was shite, served in little cafe, with crazy butch Austrian lass who was a cross between a dinner lady from hell and Geoff Capes, kept draggingyou in when we wanted to eat somewhere else. She kept swigging this stuff whenever she had two mins spare from doll'ing out slop, the same way the rest of us swig Evian.


Picked some up to take home, see what the fuss was all about. Supermarket has rows of the stuff in 40, 60 and 80 strengths. I guess you work your way up as you get more and more butch. Think my Dad ended up using it to get the wood burner started through one of last cold winters...
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 22 July 2014, 09:14:15 am
We just plunged straight in with the 80% stuff Arfa - major shock to the system! Only one person went back to it more than once, and it's rumoured his insides are now chromed  :lol
Mind you, the shots being dished out were pretty damn generous. I haven't drunk that much alcohol on a weekend in a long time, still feeling a bit spaced from the whole thing.
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Post by: MarkWales on 23 July 2014, 08:04:14 pm
Nick - Was that at the Sheep Alley Rally?
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Post by: kawasutra on 23 July 2014, 08:12:28 pm
Stuck baffle in exhaust and took it for MOT test.


Passed with same advisories as last test, bar one. exhaust noisy, rear brake disc slightly worn, lower rear suspension bush has slight freeplay.


Came home, took baffle out. :lol
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 23 July 2014, 09:08:22 pm
My first post ever on an iPhone!
  :lol

Rode it to Hawes in Yorkshire Dales, where I am now enjoying a cuppa on a nice campsite  :D

Mark, that was the BCF annual BBQ - great bunch, great weekend  :)
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Post by: Doddsie on 23 July 2014, 11:47:38 pm
Got another years MOT on it.







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Post by: noggythenog on 24 July 2014, 12:44:51 am
Got another years MOT on it.


Pretty shocking what they'll give a pass to these days
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Post by: Dave48 on 24 July 2014, 06:46:51 am
Did Nothing to mine!  However did valve check & adjusted tickover,cleaned air filter & changed plug on friends YBR 125.
Thats a smart looking bike,Doddsie. Love that colour scheme. Easy to see why Fazers were, according to this weeks MCN, Europes best selling bike for some time!
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 24 July 2014, 05:35:51 pm
Today was a ride to Middleham Castle, Jervaulx Abbey and Fountains Abbey - all fascinating places, and some nice riding.

Tomorrow will be more focused on pure enjoyment of riding.

Stevierst, I now see what you mean about petrol stations being few and far between up here - I've been filling up with sometimes just under half a tankful left just in case!
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 24 July 2014, 09:45:18 pm
And the best road in the Yorkshire Dales so far is...

B6479/B6255 from Settle to Hawes, via Horton on Ribblesdale - wow, just wow  :evil

Just got back from that one, and on this beautiful summer evening it was completely empty   :b
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Post by: Rexr on 24 July 2014, 09:54:17 pm
Took it up around the Highlands this morning, but got caught in the hot weather while on the ferry home, thought I was going to pass out even with lid and jacket off...... :b 26 degrees....fooking hell..... :eek
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Post by: dickturpin on 24 July 2014, 10:24:35 pm
And the best road in the Yorkshire Dales so far is...

B6479/B6255 from Settle to Hawes, via Horton on Ribblesdale - wow, just wow  :evil

Just got back from that one, and on this beautiful summer evening it was completely empty   :b
Sounds like your enjoying our County Nick.....don't tell them all what it's like ...they'll all come!
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Post by: slappy on 24 July 2014, 11:00:19 pm
And the best road in the Yorkshire Dales so far is...

B6479/B6255 from Settle to Hawes, via Horton on Ribblesdale - wow, just wow  :evil

Just got back from that one, and on this beautiful summer evening it was completely empty   :b
One of my favourites,when i have only a couple hours to play that is my go to road.
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Post by: Rexr on 25 July 2014, 01:29:34 pm
Here are the photos from yesterdays run.... :)

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg53/maxxb12/10353546_524803974321460_6732109698021406588_n_zps58cb3642.jpg) (http://s245.photobucket.com/user/maxxb12/media/10353546_524803974321460_6732109698021406588_n_zps58cb3642.jpg.html)
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg53/maxxb12/10570543_524804007654790_5874856307231584273_n_zpscfc44920.jpg) (http://s245.photobucket.com/user/maxxb12/media/10570543_524804007654790_5874856307231584273_n_zpscfc44920.jpg.html)
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg53/maxxb12/10450684_524804037654787_6233240284215451167_n_zps17d1a693.jpg) (http://s245.photobucket.com/user/maxxb12/media/10450684_524804037654787_6233240284215451167_n_zps17d1a693.jpg.html)
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg53/maxxb12/10500476_524804107654780_8683725969924870592_n_zps692d1484.jpg) (http://s245.photobucket.com/user/maxxb12/media/10500476_524804107654780_8683725969924870592_n_zps692d1484.jpg.html)
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg53/maxxb12/10570475_524804147654776_8437310601821153064_n_zps250127fb.jpg) (http://s245.photobucket.com/user/maxxb12/media/10570475_524804147654776_8437310601821153064_n_zps250127fb.jpg.html)
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg53/maxxb12/10559670_524804170988107_1674222388274222779_n_zps1c56f207.jpg) (http://s245.photobucket.com/user/maxxb12/media/10559670_524804170988107_1674222388274222779_n_zps1c56f207.jpg.html)
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Post by: mickvp on 25 July 2014, 04:45:01 pm
fitted my devilsyam black frame plugs to my new black frame covers, after a mild bit of sanding :D

just need to pop out and stick em on the bike now :)
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Post by: Rexr on 25 July 2014, 05:10:22 pm
Refitted the baffle to my new Mivv can as the bloody din off it on long rides is getting on my tits
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 25 July 2014, 06:34:51 pm
Today - Buttertubs pass, Kirkby Stephen, Brough,Middleton, Alston, Haydon Bridge and Steel Rigg at Hadrians Wall. Knackering in  the hot sun, but good. Tomorrow, Lake District  :D
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Post by: slimwilly on 25 July 2014, 06:45:38 pm
Nick, i wish i was with you
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 25 July 2014, 06:51:11 pm
 :agree
Nick, i wish i was with you

Oh darling, I miss you too!   :kiss


 :lol

PS a few days in Cumbria, then hopefully Snowdonia, then maybe mid Wales  :D
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Post by: davidkent on 25 July 2014, 06:59:57 pm
Removed carbs to remove cam chain tensioner and re set. No fix. Split coolant pipe between carbs by accident, not good. Tried going backwards in gear with plugs out. Seems tensioner isn't my problem. Bad times
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Post by: Yamazer-92 on 25 July 2014, 07:02:37 pm
Refitted the baffle to my new Mivv can as the bloody din off it on long rides is getting on my tits
Glad I'm not the only one! Problem then is it is almost a tad quiet, but definitely prefer that to helmet crushingly loud. Still looks nice though at least.
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Post by: Rexr on 25 July 2014, 08:26:41 pm
Refitted the baffle to my new Mivv can as the bloody din off it on long rides is getting on my tits
Glad I'm not the only one! Problem then is it is almost a tad quiet, but definitely prefer that to helmet crushingly loud. Still looks nice though at least.

Yeah the baffle end is curved down inside the can, so I'm going to try it like that for a wee while then maybe trim a small bit off to see if it make it a tad louder than wot it is....
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Post by: Red Ceri on 25 July 2014, 10:16:12 pm
Rode from Dijon to Genoa, via the Monte Blanc tunnel, there was a hours wait to go through, but not for me, lots of irrate forggies, Swiss, Ities and other nationalities as I swanned past the queue from the valley floor to the toll booths.
 
Sat-nav sent me to some cracking roads, (set it to no tolls) def no chicken strips on my rear tyre and now some scraps on the hero blobs.
 
Lots of picture postcard views but I'm not a great photographer so no shots yet.
 
Rome tomorrow, rest day Sunday for sightseeing.
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Post by: slimwilly on 26 July 2014, 06:03:41 am
:agree
Nick, i wish i was with you

Oh darling, I miss you too!   :kiss


 :lol

PS a few days in Cumbria, then hopefully Snowdonia, then maybe mid Wales  :D


Haha :sex


Enjoy it boyo
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Post by: midden on 26 July 2014, 08:49:44 pm
Nick, i wish i was with you
+1  :'(
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Post by: midden on 26 July 2014, 09:05:21 pm
Fitted kebabs R6 shock but first took the opportunity to remove and re-grease swing arm.


Note for anyone still to do the shock conversion on the 600 whether for r6 or the thou shock. Before refitting the swing arm, hang the new shock in place by the top bolt. It saves the fight to get the reservoir  up through the arm :)


Also where I fitted everything back loosely when I came to tighten the bottom shock bolt the new dog bones blocked me from using a socket due to their shape.



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Post by: dazza on 26 July 2014, 09:19:39 pm
Fitted kebabs R6 shock but first took the opportunity to remove and re-grease swing arm.


Note for anyone still to do the shock conversion on the 600 whether for r6 or the thou shock. Before refitting the swing arm, hang the new shock in place by the top bolt. It saves the fight to get the reservoir  up through the arm :)


Also where I fitted everything back loosely when I came to tighten the bottom shock bolt the new dog bones blocked me from using a socket due to their shape.




So, I take it you're rhino testing it tomorrow. :D  Give us a shout if you fancy a run out.
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Post by: midden on 26 July 2014, 09:29:24 pm
I fancy we set it up first and then ride.
Take it have the know how ;)
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Post by: midden on 26 July 2014, 09:36:54 pm
also I learned a lesson about organic rear pads today.  they're foccin shyte, I need new set already.  though that may be down to over use aswell  :\
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Post by: dazza on 26 July 2014, 09:42:02 pm
Pop round mine then and we'll do it. I'm certainly no guru but we can set up your static and rider sag then go from how it feels from there. Might be worth giving Kitcrazy a shout. He may well be up for a little run on his new steed.
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Post by: kitcrazy on 26 July 2014, 11:13:50 pm
im in mate see you tomorrow
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Post by: dazza on 26 July 2014, 11:50:14 pm
im in mate see you tomorrow
:thumbup     ETA From the vague information received from the Midden, between 11-12, call it 1pm
         As he's always late and I think he's pissed. :lol
         
 
        Anyone else want to have a jaunt out, all are welcome. ;)
 
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Post by: midden on 26 July 2014, 11:52:09 pm
Lol hic burp
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Post by: red98 on 27 July 2014, 08:09:10 am
might be up for this....where and when ?
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Post by: red98 on 27 July 2014, 09:26:16 am
ok....back to topic.......took spares bike for MOT...failed on fork seals  :o .....my other 600 has just started leaking aswell  :\ .....two sets ordered from wemoto,should receive them tomorrow,i have the day off so guess what iam doing  ;)
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Post by: Dead Eye on 27 July 2014, 09:56:29 am
Working on the new bathroom? :P
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Post by: dazza on 27 July 2014, 10:36:24 am
might be up for this....where and when ?
sent you a pm Red
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Post by: noggythenog on 27 July 2014, 01:27:08 pm





Got my positive mental attitude head on today......just felt like a spin on the thou as soon as i woke up......i just still haven't been feeling the love with it recently and i still dont have a c spanner for the nitron shock.


Anyway i double checked the rear sag with me sitting on it......it is 40mm......ok so on the limit and close to being too soft on paper but certainly not needing made any saggier is it.


Then i got a cable tie on the front fork.....35mm static sag with me on it.....excellent :thumbup [size=78%]........then after a spirited ride it is as follows.......i think that looks good doesn't it.....i've got quite a bit left before it bottoms out which is good as a margin for safety....i did hit some pretty harsh bumps and went over fast crests.[/size]
[/size]
[/size]
[/size][size=78%]I then attacked the front rebound.....the last ride i had was just to work but it felt chattery over rough ground even at normal traffic speeds.......so i softened up the rebound by 2 clicks......felt much better but just a little harsh on my wrists and arms......so i stopped and went 1 more click softer......pretty perfect i think and i really enjoyed my short 50 mile test run.[/size] 8)
[/size]
[/size]
[/size][size=78%]Im almost ready for another decent Mid Wales run now me thinks[/size] :) .






1 question for the gurus though........powering on mid corner at the apex the front end was getting a little bit light and i could feel a side to side wobble over the road........im gonna go 1 more softer on front compression as i think i can get away with that and still have plenty clearance but can anyone identify what i should do to get rid of this mid corner front lightness.......is it just a case of a smidge more preload on the back shock maybe.......or is it the rear compression????



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Post by: woodwizzard on 27 July 2014, 01:40:19 pm
Decided to take the rear wheel off so I could give it a proper clean. Thought I may aswell take the sprocket off and clean that also. This then made the swingarm look dirty, so I cleaned that, see where this is going? Got a half clean bike now as I have other stuff to do. Looks good from the back though :eek :lol


Went back to the bike and decided to try my luck on seeing if the exup valve bolts were free. Each one came out sweet as a nut. Decided to replace them with new bolts while they were out. Coated them in threadlock..........oh no, hang on, I mean coppa-slip, before nipping them up ;) :lol
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Post by: pilninggas on 27 July 2014, 06:46:05 pm
Just done the oil and filter.  Refitted the baglux tank cover.  Getting ready to tool off to Europe.

Ferry booked for Friday morning, but might leave it and go early next week.
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Post by: unfazed on 27 July 2014, 06:57:16 pm
Sorted the original plug caps, stripped and cleaned the connection inside them including the small washer and spring ends. Broke open a few old NGK ones I had hanging around and used the resistors from them as they are better than the originals (NGK are 5K Ohm and seem to vary by 5% whereas the OEM are 10K Ohm, but vary by 20%.
Bike running sweetly now at all revs :)

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Post by: Dave48 on 27 July 2014, 08:29:49 pm
Yesterday rode over to CMC Cannock then over Cannock Chase & up to Blithfield reservoir near Admaston As the road crosses the reservoir the air temp briefly dropped then back to the high 70s.! Crossed to the A515 down to Lichfield & back to Brum for cold drinks/icecream.


Today marginally cooler rode round Worcestershire came home washed bike-just road dust mainly.
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Post by: pilgo on 27 July 2014, 09:07:11 pm
  PICKED IT UP OFF THE FECKING FLOOR !!!!  :'( (yesterday)
 
got home from work,parked her up onto the main stand,went up into my flat,heard a horrible metalic 'clump'.thought it sounded strange,so went out to see what it was and found the old girl on her side-the bloody main stand had sunk on 1 side into the baking hot tarmac and got to a unstopable angle and over she went  :eek
 
absolute bitch to get up off the ground enough to put her onto the side stand,and of course it stunk of petrol and would'nt start again for ages.   
 
snapped the toggled end off the clutch lever,scratched the engine covers and popped the indicator out of the hole in which it sits.
 
i normaly park the bike further back from where i had yesterday,id only put her there cos i planned to lube the chain. :rolleyes
 
 
gutted.
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Post by: baggy on 27 July 2014, 09:20:11 pm
Looked at it for about 30 minutes in the dealers before deciding to buy it. Pick my FZ8 up on Wednesday :)
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Post by: dazza on 27 July 2014, 10:39:01 pm
A few of the usual suspects met up at mine for a little suspension tweek on Middens bike then a nice spirited twisty route to the coast for fish and chips.
 
Going by the constant image of a red 600 in my  mirror's  I would say those little tweeks paid off.'
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Post by: midden on 28 July 2014, 12:45:25 am
Not nice :( 
Presuming Paul arrived home safely

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Post by: dazza on 28 July 2014, 02:32:24 am
Not nice :( 

??? You've lost me there mate,  was actually meant as a complement. Meaning,  you were always in my mirror view,  as opposed to not in it and Miles behind.
Are you on your period?   :lol
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Post by: esetest on 28 July 2014, 09:56:01 am
Yesterday , took it out for spin to Longleat .
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Post by: red98 on 28 July 2014, 10:16:09 am
yep..good days riding,got in just after 10,straight through central london as the sun was setting,great view of city skyline from tower bridge,sun low in the sky reflecting off the buildings,must take my camera next time  :o ...301 miles in total,got a soaking but did`nt spoil a great day....nice new bike kit crazy at a cracking price.....thanks for the tea dazzer and cheers for the pint midden.....whens the next one  :D
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Post by: midden on 28 July 2014, 04:04:51 pm
Not nice :( 

??? You've lost me there mate,  was actually meant as a complement. Meaning,  you were always in my mirror view,  as opposed to not in it and Miles behind.
Are you on your period?   :lol
Thanks mate :) didn't read the writeup picture put me off lik
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Post by: kitcrazy on 28 July 2014, 04:29:25 pm
yep great day nice to see you guys again and cant wait for the next one :thumbup
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Post by: Red Ceri on 28 July 2014, 11:18:37 pm
Was heading south from Rome to my next stop on route to Malta when I saw the signs for Cassino, looked like I was going to have plenty of time today so re-set the sat-nav and headed off to Monte Cassino. Stopped at the monastary didn't go in and took some photos of the area around it. then went down to the Polish Cemetary. They built the cemetary on the ground where the Poles fought up to the monastary and you wonder how so few were killed (still over 1100 dead).
 
Then went down to the commonwealth cemetary where the majority of the UK and commonwealth men who died in Italy are buried, thought Tyne Cot was scary impressive, but this place seemed larger. I was the only visitor but the place was immaculate, only what those guys deserve after their sacrifice for us. Looking at the ages and some are the same age as my son, can't image the pain of their families.
 
Photos to follow.
 
On the what did I do note, milages so far, DAY 1, home to Dijon, 484 miles, DAY 2 Dijon to Genoa 368 miles, DAY 3 Genoa to Rome 380miles and today Rome to Diamonte (seeside resort Sth of Naples) 417 miles. Total 1649 miles in 4 days riding. Think I've under estimated the times and distances so don't get much time to actually see or do much other than ride and re-fuel.
 
 
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Post by: dazza on 28 July 2014, 11:33:15 pm
Nice one Ceri,  sounds like an epic journey. Stay safe.
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Post by: lew600fazer on 28 July 2014, 11:43:10 pm
Cancelled my UK insurance and road tax. Pick up my new Spanish number plates tomorrow then get her insured.
Bike insurance in Spain is just a fecking rip off. They have so many types of cover,  3rd party, 3rd party fire&theft, 3rd PF&T&Total loss. Fully Comp, Fully comp while stationary.
The first two are obvious, the total loss one covers you I believe if you are a no fault claim or uninsured driver. Fully Comp is as it says but if your bike is stationary and parked up if it gets hit knocked over it is not covered. The last one covers everything.
The quotes I have had range from 3rd party only(but this includes recovery) €148.00 to the top one €771.00.
That is me being allowed 7 years NCB, looking like 3rd party only. I have been told most folk out here go for that as the compainies do everything they can to avoid paying out. So all I want is a piece of paper for when the Guadia Civil pull you over and they do that at the drop of a hat.
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Post by: midden on 29 July 2014, 12:13:51 am
The UK isn't so bad after all then  :)
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Post by: red98 on 29 July 2014, 10:29:14 am
stripped the forks on my project 600 to fit new seals....hope postie dos'nt let me down this morning....
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Post by: red98 on 29 July 2014, 12:59:14 pm
posties just been.....too late.iam off to poole bike night :-)
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Post by: noggythenog on 30 July 2014, 02:18:16 pm





Did 100 miles around pembrokeshire and carmarthenshire on the thou in the sun....went to Cenarth falls.....was ok but nowt special......the kinda falls that are 2 a penny up north o Scotland.


I have a new love for the thou now after further suspension tweeking......it is getting better and better......I'm still winding out the rebound on the front forks and with every click softer it gets more manageable on the roads...looking at my cable tie gauge i can still go a bit more softer without bottoming out.


The blistering performance of that engine i will never get from anything else at a few grand......it is addictive. 8)


 :faz THOU NO LONGER FOR SALE
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Post by: unfazed on 30 July 2014, 03:38:39 pm
Any luck with the rear shock preload adjuster yet?
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Post by: savvy on 30 July 2014, 04:15:11 pm





Did 100 miles around pembrokeshire and carmarthenshire on the thou in the sun....went to Cenarth falls.....was ok but nowt special......the kinda falls that are 2 a penny up north o Scotland.


I have a new love for the thou now after further suspension tweeking......it is getting better and better......I'm still winding out the rebound on the front forks and with every click softer it gets more manageable on the roads...looking at my cable tie gauge i can still go a bit more softer without bottoming out.


The blistering performance of that engine i will never get from anything else at a few grand......it is addictive. 8)


 :faz THOU NO LONGER FOR SALE


Well done young sir ;)
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Post by: mickvp on 30 July 2014, 04:17:26 pm
nice one noggster. was wondering how long it would take you :lol
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 30 July 2014, 04:46:39 pm
Today, bumped into Jase (Fazer390) at Blades in Swindon, had a nice chat - he caught me admiring some nice touches on his bike. I thought, I recognise the carbon covers on that frame, and sure enough, out he wanders  :lol

Chatted to a salesman about PCP, but I'm not convinced it's the way I want to go for a second bike. Need to read up more, but for chopping and changing every year or so to try newer stuff, I don't think it's the best way to do it.

Got back from a six day Yorkshire Dales and Lake District camping trip yesterday, account to be posted when I can sort the video footage (which takes forever  :\)






Did 100 miles around pembrokeshire and carmarthenshire on the thou in the sun....went to Cenarth falls.....was ok but nowt special......the kinda falls that are 2 a penny up north o Scotland.


I have a new love for the thou now after further suspension tweeking......it is getting better and better......I'm still winding out the rebound on the front forks and with every click softer it gets more manageable on the roads...looking at my cable tie gauge i can still go a bit more softer without bottoming out.


The blistering performance of that engine i will never get from anything else at a few grand......it is addictive. 8)


 :faz THOU NO LONGER FOR SALE
.

Good to hear Noggy. I knew there had to be something simple that just needed sorting to your own satisfaction - you only have to read all the positive stuff from other owners on here to know that it's essentially a great bike.
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Post by: Rexr on 30 July 2014, 04:59:20 pm
Sold my powertech exhaust and then bought a Givi rack for the gen 1.......just got to buy a givi monolock top box now..... :)
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Post by: noggythenog on 30 July 2014, 06:42:13 pm
Thanks geezers....i am touched......touched by  :faz  Magic........i think i might have had a semi today :lol




It has been a long road i wont deny.....a big scotland trip that knocked my confidence....going fast...... but feeling more like a horse inside a horse box being towed by a Hercules C130 rather than just feeling like a fast horse running free in a field.


It has taken me ages to just get the rear shock rebound adjuster to actually move........then i got the baseline settings from Nitron........now i've checked my sag front and back.....front is good.....back is a tad soft....i still need a preload tool.......i think Nitron should be due me a free one by now considering i ordered about 5 weeks ago. :rolleyes




It has all taken allot of time and continuous analysis.




But i'm getting more used to what my road analysis needs as far as adjustments.......i'm happy with the front and rear rebound and i now leave that alone........and i no longer need to fiddle the Rear (apart from preload when i have the ability).....just to confirm it i did a click each way on the rear compression today on one of my adjustment stops and it focced things up so i set it back to where it was and I'm now leaving be......it is kinda like tuning a guitar...you just get the harmonic.




The front end used to feel like there was a massive weight on it......like i had to push and pull the handlebars like giant levers instead of being feather light..i was thinking it was just the thou weight.....i dropped the yokes which helped slightly but i lost ground clearance......i put them back to standard........so instead i've been winding out the front compression 1 click at a time with decent rides in between clicks.....& over 200 miles  later i'm still winding it out....& every click i do it gets sweeter and sweeter.......i'm buzzing about it and i still have a few clicks to go i reckon....the front end now absorbs bumps and my wrists and forearms are no longer being beasted......& i can flick the bike into a corner...it is awesome......the front still gets light under full throttle and towards the red line in 3rd and 4th but i think that's power not the suspension that's doing that :)




Yep...im a happy bunny.....still more adjusting to go......but im back to having fun.




If only i could now tune those beasties to not hit me right in my field of vision when I'm trying to get my mojo back......they must think I'm riding a Gen1 :b
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Post by: Dave48 on 30 July 2014, 06:57:08 pm
Rode with lady friend to Stratford upon Avon this morning  and then rode the A46 to Alcester & linked up with A422 through Arrow, Inkberrow across to Worcester in perfect riding conditions-nice sweeping bends with straights to blast along then more lovely bends! Warm but not oppressive like last week-had to watch out though as its National road patch up month with temp traffic lights. Also Beware tractors-theyre bigger than years ago,shortly to be replaced by combine harvesters as the harvest season draws near!
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Post by: baggy on 30 July 2014, 07:16:07 pm
Picked up my new FZ8 from CMC Coleshill. I will take some photos later  :D
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Post by: slimwilly on 30 July 2014, 07:42:45 pm
Picked up my new FZ8 from CMC Coleshill. I will take some photos later  :D


Lucky boy,enjoy
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Post by: kitcrazy on 30 July 2014, 08:12:56 pm
shame to miss out on all that scenery but all the best to ya ceri enjoy.well gel
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Post by: midden on 31 July 2014, 11:03:52 am
Wow! Yambits delivery is quick. Must that red van they use ;) 
So today I will have fitted new caliper seal and pads, recording the mileage this time ;)
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Post by: mr self destruct on 31 July 2014, 12:34:57 pm
....went to Cenarth falls.....was ok but nowt special......the kinda falls that are 2 a penny up north o Scotland.


My brother-in-law lives in Abercych just across the valley, and last time I went for a trip there they'd had what he called 'a spot of rain'. We took a walk up Cenarth, saw the car park had flooded and a guy piling sand bags up the door of The Salmon Leap. We could barely see the arches of the bridge and the noise was deafening too.
The falls were a damn sight more impressive then!  :D
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Post by: mickvp on 01 August 2014, 01:08:58 pm
Fitted one of my "fazer owners club" stickers to the screen of my bike. turned out just a (big) bit bigger than I thought it would :lol :

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/FZS1000%20Fazer/DSC00004_zps7ae77c43.jpg)

And I have a couple of spares if anyone wants one:

http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,14204.0.html (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,14204.0.html)
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Post by: Rexr on 01 August 2014, 02:45:44 pm
Bought a new Givi E450 top box  :)
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Post by: mickvp on 01 August 2014, 08:53:19 pm
Washed it and gave the chain a quick spruce up. hopefully Ill get out a wee blast tomorrow morning :)
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Post by: stevierst on 01 August 2014, 11:20:40 pm
Did the final clean before she gets her new owner. Good day/bad day, not sure.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 02 August 2014, 06:08:38 am
Did the final clean before she gets her new owner. Good day/bad day, not sure.

It's the first step towards a gen 1!  :lol
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Post by: stevierst on 02 August 2014, 07:28:15 am
Almost. A carb'd R1 is taking its place!
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Post by: brooker81 on 02 August 2014, 02:25:07 pm
Fitted my carbon tank cover I'm not really sure if I like it .and put my givi tank bag on not sure if I like that either.
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Post by: slappy on 02 August 2014, 03:33:58 pm
Is that the Givi tankloc system? I had  just been looking at them, now I have seen it on your bike I am not so sure about it as well :\
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Post by: brooker81 on 02 August 2014, 05:47:54 pm
Yep it's a xs306. Seems a bit on the large side maybe I should have got a smaller one. I'll try it if it don't work for me I'll flog it
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Post by: Pots on 02 August 2014, 10:06:14 pm
Fitted a high level carbon micron exhaust today !
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Post by: Dead Eye on 02 August 2014, 11:12:21 pm
Every time I see those they look sooo awesome... where did you get the link pipe?
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Post by: Pots on 03 August 2014, 06:59:39 am
Every time I see those they look sooo awesome... where did you get the link pipe?


hi, the link pipe came with it as a kit ! im really happy with the look and sound if it .
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Post by: Red Ceri on 03 August 2014, 09:21:32 am
Yesterday ressumed my journey from Malta, where I'd been at my Daughters wedding, started out at 2.45am and finished at hotel at 6.30pm, journey included 2 ferries and trip up Mount Etna. total 315 miles. Highlights early morning ride up through southern Sicily and roads up and down Etna. Went up to 2500metres on cable car and thought about walking the rest of they way but as in leather jeans and bike boots thought better of it.
As prommised photos of last weeks trip to Monte Cassino as well.
 
(http://foc-u.co.uk/MGalleryItem.php?id=2073)
 
 
(http://foc-u.co.uk/MGalleryItem.php?id=2072)
 
View down Etna from road, about a third of the way to top.
 
(http://foc-u.co.uk/MGalleryItem.php?id=2069)
 
 
(http://foc-u.co.uk/MGalleryItem.php?id=2071)
 
Ferry Sicily to Mainland
 
(http://foc-u.co.uk/MGalleryItem.php?id=2073)
 
 
Outside Monte Cassino
 
(http://foc-u.co.uk/MGalleryItem.php?id=2066)
 
Polish War graves at Monte Cassino, they were the troops who finally took the heights, next photoshows the ground they had to cover.
 

 
 
British Commonwealth War graves from most of Italian campaign just outside Monte Cassino
 
(http://foc-u.co.uk/MGalleryItem.php?id=2068)
 
Today it is shortish run up to just North of Salerno, but going inland to ride some mountain roads.
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Post by: kitcrazy on 03 August 2014, 03:47:11 pm
very nice. great pictures looks amazing
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Post by: woodwizzard on 04 August 2014, 06:46:24 pm
Just fitted a fabbri DB in place of the Yamaha flip touring screen. Be interesting to see how it does. Was a bargain price, so worth a go.
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Post by: Red Ceri on 04 August 2014, 09:37:56 pm
Today went from Just North of Salerno to Pompei, spent about 3 hours walking around the Roman city then off to a small village, Ornando Grande, in the Parco Nazionale Del Gran Sasso in Mid-Italy. Some absolutely cracking roads, some tight, some open and fast but increadable views and scenery. Been told by hotel of 'must do' roads tomorrow before I go to Bologna. No photos yet, forgot to take memory card out of laptop and charge camera battery, lots on phone but can't download yet. Small total miles today around 240 miles mark.
 
 
Picture i should have added yesterday of Monte Cassino from Polish war graves, the Polish troops advanced up from here to take Monte Cassino.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Post by: noggythenog on 05 August 2014, 03:08:22 pm
After 5 weeks waiting i finally have my Nitron rear shock preload adjustment tool........complete setup paradise is almost within my grasp.....1 more night shift and i can enjoy some time off and tinker with the bike and get out and enjoy. 8) 8) 8)
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Post by: Rexr on 05 August 2014, 03:14:15 pm
Fitted my new Givi rack and also gave the bodywork a waxing..... :)
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Post by: pilgo on 05 August 2014, 05:28:13 pm
to try to avoid the predicted showers yesterday,instead of going to wales,i headed a bit more east,picked one of the 8 white horse's of wiltshire and headed for it. grat trip on my usual 'somewhere to head' route A361 from shepton mallet towards frome,along the A362,onto the A36,turn off onto the great b390 chitterne road then left at the juntion onto the A360 towards devizes then the A361 towards wroughton,saw the white horse on my right after the stones at Avebury, think it was called Hackpen hill.
great views of the rolling fields
 
then back home the same route,caught the showers from nunney onwards but dont mind them when im heading home to be honest,except getting stuck behind  a lorry heading towards the local quarry-my bike is now more grey than black from all the shit he was kicking up/off his truck.
 
what a great bike the fazer is.nimble,light,fast enough when needed without being ballistic and with the Beowolf exhaust she sounds great. winter plans are a belly pan and new fork internals/oil. great day.  8)
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Post by: pilninggas on 05 August 2014, 07:36:01 pm
Rode my fz1 from Hamburg - goodbye Reeperbahn- to Copenhagen.  2 nights in Copenhagen, then Sweden.
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Post by: unfazed on 06 August 2014, 02:54:05 pm
After 5 weeks waiting i finally have my Nitron rear shock preload adjustment tool........complete setup paradise is almost within my grasp.....1 more night shift and i can enjoy some time off and tinker with the bike and get out and enjoy. 8) 8) 8)
looking forward to hearing the results of the adjustments.
 
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Post by: dazza on 06 August 2014, 03:10:05 pm
Went for a little ride out and stumbled across this cheeky young lady.  Enjoy. :)
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Post by: kitcrazy on 06 August 2014, 03:11:45 pm
 :eek fuking hell dazza you could have gave me a shout :lol
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Post by: noggythenog on 06 August 2014, 03:22:40 pm



Wooooohooooooooooo!!!!!




Well done Dazza, she's a stunner mate




This is what the site needs more of 8)
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Post by: slappy on 06 August 2014, 03:41:52 pm
Now we know what to wear in this hot weather :D
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Post by: kitcrazy on 06 August 2014, 03:43:54 pm
 :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Post by: dazza on 06 August 2014, 03:56:19 pm
Went for a little ride out and stumbled across this cheeky young lady.  Enjoy. :)
Needs seeing again on this page too,  I think.
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Post by: Dead Eye on 06 August 2014, 04:04:29 pm
I but... what... WHERE?!?!
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Post by: savvy on 06 August 2014, 05:13:24 pm
Ooooooooooooh you are awful------------But
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Post by: unfazed on 06 August 2014, 05:35:39 pm
Who is riding what?  :)
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Post by: Red Ceri on 06 August 2014, 05:55:04 pm
Was gonna tell everyone of my progress north through Italy but I think Dazza has just topped us all,
 
this never happens when he's on a LOFO ride
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Post by: Doddsie on 06 August 2014, 08:06:39 pm
 :eek :eek :eek :kiss :kiss :woot :woot :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup
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Post by: Red Ceri on 06 August 2014, 10:26:45 pm
Monday went to Pompei
 
(http://foc-u.co.uk/MGalleryItem.php?id=2078)
 
Today went to Guzzi Mueseum in Mandello Del Lario on Lake Como, as expected it was shut, just like most of the rest of Northen Italy.
Need to get my Le Mans sorted and go again on that, any takers for next year??
 
(http://foc-u.co.uk/MGalleryItem.php?id=2079)
 
 
 
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Post by: Mongrel on 06 August 2014, 10:31:40 pm
Went for a little ride out and stumbled across this cheeky young lady.  Enjoy. :)

Nice rack mate  :thumbup

I quite fancy one of those Givis myself!
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Post by: mickvp on 07 August 2014, 01:15:15 am
So is that the good lady then Dazza? lucky man!

or did she happen to escape from the boot of the car?!? :lol
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Post by: dazza on 07 August 2014, 04:29:38 am
No Mick,  not the good lady,  literally got a mile down the road and just started my tyre warming routine when I passed this young lady who had broken down. So,  being the gentleman I am I offered to help her on the condition that she took off her clothes and Sat on my bike for a few photos.
Of course this sort of thing happens all the time in my little pretend world.  :lol

Mind you the truth is probably just as good.....got a mile down the road, just started my tyre warming routine and came past this young lady doing a photo shoot.
Waved as I went by but after another mile just thought it was too good an opportunity to let go by.
So I turned around, went back and.... Well,  it became my photo shoot for the next few minutes. :D
The week before around about the same area I came across a naked man standing in the middle of the road. As I got nearer he disappeared behind his car.   :eek
Needless to say,  I kept going on that occasion.  :b
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Post by: Red Ceri on 07 August 2014, 07:33:37 am
Dazza, there was me thinking you'd had a bonus from work and decided to be 'creative' in how you spent it
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Post by: baggy on 07 August 2014, 08:12:00 am
I fitted a Renntec Rack to my FZ8


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1QYcTkhkcQU/U-JJpWKszkI/AAAAAAAAI1o/sg-WN_u799E/w707-h530-no/20140806161445659.jpg)
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Post by: midden on 07 August 2014, 11:11:22 am
It could only happen on a day I wasn't riding  :\
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Post by: mickvp on 07 August 2014, 08:26:14 pm
Today I removed my AIS with the aid of a holeshot kit, changed my coolant, and fitted a set of LED sidelights I found in a drawer. So it's out with this:

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/08/abydyde6.jpg)

And a 50/50 of the sidelights:

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/08/7esuhaja.jpg)
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Post by: bigbluebear on 07 August 2014, 09:52:24 pm
Home to Fenwick to Kilmaurs to Stewarton, to Neilston to Barrhead to Lugton to Kilwinning to Irvine to Ayr to Galston to Darvel to Strathaven, to East Kilbride to Home
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Post by: NorthWestern on 08 August 2014, 08:19:00 pm
Taxed it...  Searched the net for a rear tyre, looking like it's going to be a pr3 this time round
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Post by: red98 on 09 August 2014, 08:33:47 am
not today but thursday...went down to the haynes motor museum in sparkford,not as good as i had hoped but nice to know they have a "red room  :D "..from there north to cheddar gorge and then onto weston-super-mare for fish and chips,home via the A638 to bath passing blagdon lake.a nice scenic route with twisties and aviods bristol and motorways.onto the A4 at bath all the way home.more or less had the road to myself  ;)
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Post by: Skippernick on 09 August 2014, 12:02:32 pm
And you didn't stop to say hi :thumbdown


Mind you some of us was at work!
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Post by: pilgo on 09 August 2014, 12:07:02 pm
And you didn't stop to say hi :thumbdown


Mind you some of us was at work!

as above,except ive had the week off and could of joined ya  8)
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Post by: red98 on 09 August 2014, 12:28:00 pm
Sorry foccers  :\.....next time iam out I'll post before leaving   :)
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Post by: woodwizzard on 09 August 2014, 12:41:42 pm
Went for a quick spin this morning, still need to get the front suspension right, still chattering over bumps. The Fabbri DB is a little better and reduces the wind blast/buffeting from my shoulders, but the wind noise around my head is a little worse. Fitted the wiring for my heated gloves when I got back.
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Post by: pilninggas on 09 August 2014, 07:59:58 pm
Rode up and down the Trollstigen - what a road, almost alpine.
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Post by: mickvp on 09 August 2014, 10:32:36 pm
Checked my coolant levels after changing it and going a short ride yesterday, then went out a run across the dukes pass in aberfoyle and back.
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Post by: Andy FZS on 09 August 2014, 10:35:32 pm
Mickvp , how was removing the ais and how was the holeshot kit. I'm thinking of doing mine later in the year and looking for a bit of advice on how best to do it.
Cheers Andy
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Post by: mickvp on 09 August 2014, 10:50:55 pm
Hi Andy,

Doddle mate. Although the step by step guide on pats site is for the Ivan's removal kit, most of the steps are still the same so I followed that for the most part.

The hole shot kit is very well made, one thing to bear in mind though is that you will need blue high temp locative for the grub screws (loctite 242), and you also need some copper based high temp gasket sealant as well which you stick in the aluminium bungs before fitting to make sure you get a seal.

You will also need a few litres of coolant as well as removing the radiator is required for access.

Really simple, a bit fiddly to get the AIS out from the top once all the pipes and bolts are off, but it just takes a bit of wiggling to get it oriented right to come out.

It does give a good bit of extra space above the engine though, so it's worth doing if you want a wee bit more extra room in there, and a tiny weight saving as well.

 I've noticed the bike doesn't seem to pop and bang on a closed throttle as much since doing it, but I assume that's normal.
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Post by: Lez72 on 10 August 2014, 09:52:25 am
Looked at them lovingly  :b
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Post by: Ten2Ten on 10 August 2014, 09:52:56 pm
Put in new coolant after rad fuse blew and gushed out like a shaken bottle of coke,100000 miles on clock and was the first bit of bother from new.
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Post by: slimwilly on 11 August 2014, 06:26:38 am
Put in new coolant after rad fuse blew and gushed out like a shaken bottle of coke,100000 miles on clock and was the first bit of bother from new.
a bit of a troublesome bike that,maybe you should get rid :lol
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Post by: fzs macdonald on 11 August 2014, 08:48:21 am
I changed the hand made brass dog bone from a previous ownerthat gave the bike nearly a 2inch lift back to standard ones. then commuted 30 miles in the wind and rain
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Post by: unfazed on 11 August 2014, 10:18:09 pm
Fixed a slow puncture on the 1000 :'( and went for a high speed run on the 600. :D
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Post by: midden on 11 August 2014, 11:11:51 pm
I changed the hand made brass dog bone from a previous ownerthat gave the bike nearly a 2inch lift back to standard ones. then commuted 30 miles in the wind and rain
Did it change the ride much?
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Post by: brooker81 on 13 August 2014, 09:31:17 am
Bought Arrow headers. booked in my dyno session for when they are fitted. :D :D
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Post by: slappy on 13 August 2014, 02:05:47 pm
Removed the Delkevic exhaust ( now on ebay) because the noise was just a bit too much and put this Micron on and I think it is even louder! I must be getting old.
I will keep this on for a bit because I just like the way it looks.
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Post by: Dead Eye on 13 August 2014, 02:34:00 pm
Definitely one of the better looking FZ1 cans I've seen :)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 13 August 2014, 04:00:50 pm
Removed the Delkevic exhaust ( now on ebay) because the noise was just a bit too much and put this Micron on and I think it is even louder! I must be getting old.
I will keep this on for a bit because I just like the way it looks.

Getting old = going deaf = can gets quieter!  :lol

Looks nice and tucked in, understated  :thumbup
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Post by: woodwizzard on 13 August 2014, 04:05:35 pm
Fitted new brake pads to the front and now trying to find a suitable place to mount my little red LED rear fog lights.
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Post by: Rexr on 13 August 2014, 04:21:43 pm
Nice run up to Oban today weather was ok, stopped in Inveraray for a brew on the way back, on the ride back down the road just up from the Dunoon turn off there was a truck coming towards me a big artic truck then the arsehole driving it decides his mobile is more important than keeping his truck on the road, truck veers to the left on to the grass banking at about 40mph, I was doing 60mph and the next thing was a wave of grass, dirt and rocks being scattered all over the road, the bike and lastly me got a lovely bruise starting to develop on my chest fucking legs got it as well.....fucking arsehole drivers leave ya fucking mobile phones alone and look where ur going....... :grumble
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Post by: kitcrazy on 13 August 2014, 08:49:26 pm
met me bro in law at aylesbury had a blast to on yer bike in oxford to test ride the ducati diavel then a ride to cambridge and home great day
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Post by: mickvp on 13 August 2014, 11:03:30 pm
Nice run up to Oban today weather was ok, stopped in Inveraray for a brew on the way back, on the ride back down the road just up from the Dunoon turn off there was a truck coming towards me a big artic truck then the arsehole driving it decides his mobile is more important than keeping his truck on the road, truck veers to the left on to the grass banking at about 40mph, I was doing 60mph and the next thing was a wave of grass, dirt and rocks being scattered all over the road, the bike and lastly me got a lovely bruise starting to develop on my chest fucking legs got it as well.....fucking arsehole drivers leave ya fucking mobile phones alone and look where ur going....... :grumble

sounds nasty. looked a nice day for a ride out though, I would probably have seen you up there if it werent for the fact I was trapped in work all day  :'(
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Post by: brooker81 on 14 August 2014, 09:26:00 pm
All done arrow headers finished remaps tommorow then on the dyno next month.
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Post by: chunk166 on 14 August 2014, 10:16:54 pm
Tightened the chain, dropped the forks through the yokes by 10mm & adjusted the shock to make it a bit softer as i have now lost nearly 2 1/2 stones in weight  :D :D :D


Ray
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Post by: pilgo on 14 August 2014, 10:32:43 pm
went to weston bike night in the pissing rain to pick up my new seat from dave at digger custom m/cycle seats.
 
phoned him yesterday to organise getting my seat done,and he'd just finished doing a 600 boxeye seat,so put first dibs on it and picked it up today.
 
great work,he puts extra padding in which raise's the seat slightly,and he puts a firmer bumstop in the seat to keep you in place.
 
he will be doing another couple of 600 fazer seats soon,only takes 4 hours to do apparantly (he's been doing em for 30 years so he should know what he's doing by now!)_ so if you like the look of them,give him a bell. and he still has the gen 1 thou seat that i put in the 'for sale' bit a few weeeks ago.
 
cost now is £130 plus £15  posted with parcelforce 48
 
 
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Post by: Ten2Ten on 14 August 2014, 11:10:27 pm
That is a fine looking Fazer 'Brooker81'
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Post by: brooker81 on 14 August 2014, 11:27:08 pm
Thanks ten2ten. I love it just to get it dyno'd see what it's producing it's gotta be near the 150 rear wheel bhp.
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Post by: NorthWestern on 16 August 2014, 05:39:32 pm
Replaced the Dunlop q2 rear with a Michelin pr3. Topped up the oil with 15/50  fully synthetic.
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Post by: noggythenog on 16 August 2014, 05:55:05 pm





Typical noggy day really.


Intended on doing mega miles....ended up doing only 200.


In the arse end of nowhere in North Wales my gear shifter decided to disconnect itself at the engine spline pivot......no houses nearby....no mobile phone signal :( ....pic number 4 is the breakdown site.


Bodged it on enough to select 3rd gear and then i made it to just outside of Coris.....still no signal so i walked to Coris where the very helpful folk at the steam railway said that if i could freewheel my bike another 500 yards down the main road the train mechanics might be able to help me out.....so i did......& they got me home 8)




Turns out the receiver end by by the splines where the allen bolt goes into was all mushed and the bolt must have worked its way out......they re tapped it enough for the bolt to go all the way in again and tightened it up.




Not wanting to tempt fate i made a beeline for home and i've just noticed that it has worked loose again so i just made it home in the nick of time.


Ill be ordering a new spline and bolt unless i have my old one off the 600 still kicking around.




A couple pics but i never got to the places i intended on exploring......glad to be home in one piece. :)
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Post by: Skippernick on 16 August 2014, 06:15:21 pm
Went to Bristol Bike show, bumped into crisp nick again! and devilsyam.
I think nick has a tracker on my bike.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 16 August 2014, 06:39:01 pm
Checked up on Skippernick in Bristol, cos I know he's a bad boy and needs close watching  :lol

Killed 2 birds with one stone - met someone from another forum at Bristol to loan them a tent, then on to Luke's for R6 rear shock fitting. Thankyou very much Luke, it's really appreciated  :thumbup

We had a quick look round the Bristol bike show - sorry, no pics, but wasn't that much that really caught my eye TBH.

Not the best ride home as a bit too much traffic to really assess the difference, but did feel noticeably more planted, and with it now dropped 10mm on the forks (again, thanks Luke) definitely a bit more flickable. Surprised myself by the speed I took some of those bends on the A4 at one point and eased off; I think it would have felt a little less "together" at that pace before. Needs a trip to those lovely Welsh roads to really get a feel for it, hopefully coming up at the end of this month.
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Post by: rustyrider on 16 August 2014, 06:51:45 pm
Took it for the MoT, passed with only front tyre getting thin and non E marked can as advisories.  Decided to treat it to an oil and filter change then remembered that the belly pan has to come off to get the oil filter out.  So bought some VHT black paint, took the downpipes off, gave them a wire brushing and made them look pretty again.
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Post by: red98 on 16 August 2014, 07:13:24 pm
Sold it......my spare 600 to a guy in cleethorpes, a round trip of 420 miles to deliver it......you only get that level of service when you buy a  :faz
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Post by: slappy on 16 August 2014, 08:14:28 pm
Dropped it in the petrol station! :'(
I didn`t put side stand down fully and it just folded up as I got off.
Bent clutch lever and scraped the crash bung, could have been worse. The crash bungs were 2nd hand off ebay for £20 so they have more than paid for themselves.
I replaced clutch lever with a spare one from my old gen1 as they are exactly the same.
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Post by: dickturpin on 16 August 2014, 08:18:16 pm
little bimble over north yorks moors....heather coming out now, looking good!
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Post by: rustyrider on 16 August 2014, 09:35:28 pm
Who's Heather?
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Post by: greg1953 on 16 August 2014, 09:58:25 pm
Had my first ride on my Fazer 1000 today, it had a misfire, came home and changed plugs, trimmed 1/4 inch from ht leads and went for ride around Teesdale, misfire gone, impressed with speed & comfort, might be a keeper.
Greg 
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Post by: dickturpin on 16 August 2014, 10:03:43 pm
Who's Heather?

I was waiting for that!!!! :rolleyes :rolleyes
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Post by: Doddsie on 17 August 2014, 12:28:02 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_ly9c0EPPQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_ly9c0EPPQ)
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Post by: Doddsie on 17 August 2014, 12:30:59 am
  :eek  Actually, I quite like that!
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Post by: mickvp on 17 August 2014, 01:16:50 am
Did someone mention heather?

http://youtu.be/8vc5uxWBWEE
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Post by: noggythenog on 17 August 2014, 03:20:32 pm





Foccin busy in here aint it.....lots o fun being had 8)




Anyway i fixed yesterdays fun spoiler & ive replaced a dodgy rounded off allen bolt with a good old fashioned one that i was able put in nice & tight


Also created a little spares kit for if it decides to ruin another days riding.
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Post by: esetest on 17 August 2014, 05:13:25 pm
Gave it a good clean .
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 17 August 2014, 05:26:40 pm
Only meant to go for a brief local ride this afternoon. Ended up going A338, Wantage, Hungerford, Salisbury. Brief stop at Old Sarum, then Amesbury, Marlborough, Swindon and home. 125 miles. Well, when the sun comes out like that, you've got to really, might not get much more before winter.

It's funny how you can think you're getting used to what a bike can do, then it just completely blows you away! Ivanised last year now, and I've had plenty of good blasts using that power, but the grin-factor was amazing today. The new R6 shock combined with the drop down the forks gave me so much more confidence in the corners, the way it helps to hold a line, helps to make it easier to change line, less effort to switch from right to left handers etc. And the sheer go still amazes me sometimes. It's really starting to feel like a complete package. So how much more difference does a set of R1 USD forks make? I can't imagine it!
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Post by: noggythenog on 17 August 2014, 07:07:13 pm
Only meant to go for a brief local ride this afternoon. Ended up going A338, Wantage, Hungerford, Salisbury. Brief stop at Old Sarum, then Amesbury, Marlborough, Swindon and home. 125 miles. Well, when the sun comes out like that, you've got to really, might not get much more before winter.

It's funny how you can think you're getting used to what a bike can do, then it just completely blows you away! Ivanised last year now, and I've had plenty of good blasts using that power, but the grin-factor was amazing today. The new R6 shock combined with the drop down the forks gave me so much more confidence in the corners, the way it helps to hold a line, helps to make it easier to change line, less effort to switch from right to left handers etc. And the sheer go still amazes me sometimes. It's really starting to feel like a complete package. So how much more difference does a set of R1 USD forks make? I can't imagine it!


Sounds like you wont be swapping it for a supermoto any time soon then Nick.......glad the shock has worked for ya.....i've finally got my suspension all sorted out and im much more confident because of it.


1 question for you though....obviously your bike is handling much better now.....but does it feel like any less of a tourer now...ie have you sacrificed any comfort?...I'm not suggesting you have i'm just curious......my bike is always gonna have an element of being a tad on the firm side for being a tourer.......perhaps the gen1 was a little too soft and is now stiffer.....without being as stiff as a gen2.....i dunno....but obviously the R6 was never meant for touring and that's what the gen1 seems to excel in.




I wasn't gonna go out today but after an easy fix for my gear lever i couldn't resist it (i must be getting the old spark back)...i only did 50 miles but all 50 of them were quality and i had a great little blast.


I did a coastal route... Haverfordwest-Fishguard-St.Davids-Newgale-Home




At times i had the grin...with the power and the noise i felt like i had just pinched a Tornado jet and switched on the afterburners......proper hanging on & hoping for the best :) ......the sun was out and nothing pissed me off.


Then i washed it.


More shameless piccie pimping. 8)
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Post by: brooker81 on 17 August 2014, 07:20:13 pm
Noggy that bike seriously don't like you. How did u find the suspension changes ?
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Post by: noggythenog on 17 August 2014, 07:33:44 pm
Noggy that bike seriously don't like you. How did u find the suspension changes ?


Has made a brilliant difference.i've had it slidey on the rear, jarring on the rear, wrist aching on the front........now it is finally good enough without taking it to someone.


I've set the rider sag to 25mm and the same front and back which is good.....ok so I'm guessing a little that the static sag should be about 10mm but i cant change that anyway so with the static plus rider sag it should equal the magic 35mm ish.


It seems that the front fork springs have been uprated at some point........if you look at the pic of my bike there in front of the beach you can see the cable tie down towards the bottom showing my fork travel.....that's after shifting on and some serious braking and bumps......my front compression is at maximum soft & based on the amount of travel left then i could go a little bit softer if the springs allowed me to.
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Post by: brooker81 on 17 August 2014, 07:35:22 pm
Glad u got it setup a bit more to your liking. I highly recommend a set of arrow headers if u are feeling flush.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 17 August 2014, 07:54:43 pm
There's nothing changed on it as far as distance comfort goes Nogs. The ride isn't harsher than it was before - just much better controlled. Luke has simply set it up for someone of my weight. The standard gen 1 rear shock is known to be a weak point, and was pretty terrible on my last three bikes. A Hagon shock on the back of the last one transformed it, but that one had really let go, so there was a massive difference. This one seemed to last better, but the R6 one is a clear improvement.

But I'm probably not the best person to ask about suspension changes. I've never altered the suspension settings I've had on any bike I've owned, and that includes machines bought second hand! I just tend to get on and ride the things, plus, I've never really had the money to play about with fancy set-ups. Fiddling with suspension settings scares me, cos I've read so many things that warn of the knots you can tie yourself in if you don't really know what you're doing, and I don't  :lol

When I load a bike up for a spot of touring, I don't touch anything either. I just ride to suit the altered weight. If I'm touring, I'm happy to go a bit slower, cos I'll be taking in the scenery more anyway. But my current touring/camping kit weighs considerably less than your average pillion, so doesn't affect the ride that much anyhoo.

The R6 shock has made me wonder how far you can go with a gen 1, and it still be a great all-rounder though. I'll have to do the R1 fork mod some time (probably next year now), and I actually got to wondering how much difference a pair of carbon/magnesium/ultra-light, super-unobtainium wheels would make - reducing unsprung weight an' all that. The gen 1 will always have a weight penalty over more modern bikes, but that doesn't mean it can't be quite awesome - we've seen here what they can do on the track, and plenty here have already done all the mods I'm slowly getting around to doing - except I haven't seen anyone try the lightweight wheels option yet, probably for obvious reasons ££££££££!
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Post by: noggythenog on 17 August 2014, 07:54:50 pm
Glad u got it setup a bit more to your liking. I highly recommend a set of arrow headers if u are feeling flush.




I was too scared to look at the previous link you put up :lol ......they do look nice........you'll be needing new tyres soon too on that tyre shredding machine of yours........i still wish i'd bought your one......foccer :b
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Post by: brooker81 on 17 August 2014, 08:01:18 pm
On the dyno week after next let's see what it puts out. New tires are waiting in the loft to be fitted. I don't ride that hard most of the time anyways.
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Post by: noggythenog on 17 August 2014, 08:02:39 pm
There's nothing changed on it as far as distance comfort goes Nogs. The ride isn't harsher than it was before - just much better controlled. Luke has simply set it up for someone of my weight. The standard gen 1 rear shock is known to be a weak point, and was pretty terrible on my last three bikes. A Hagon shock on the back of the last one transformed it, but that one had really let go, so there was a massive difference. This one seemed to last better, but the R6 one is a clear improvement.

But I'm probably not the best person to ask about suspension changes. I've never altered the suspension settings I've had on any bike I've owned, and that includes machines bought second hand! I just tend to get on and ride the things, plus, I've never really had the money to play about with fancy set-ups. Fiddling with suspension settings scares me, cos I've read so many things that warn of the knots you can tie yourself in if you don't really know what you're doing, and I don't  :lol

When I load a bike up for a spot of touring, I don't touch anything either. I just ride to suit the altered weight. If I'm touring, I'm happy to go a bit slower, cos I'll be taking in the scenery more anyway. But my current touring/camping kit weighs considerably less than your average pillion, so doesn't affect the ride that much anyhoo.

The R6 shock has made me wonder how far you can go with a gen 1, and it still be a great all-rounder though. I'll have to do the R1 fork mod some time (probably next year now), and I actually got to wondering how much difference a pair of carbon/magnesium/ultra-light, super-unobtainium wheels would make - reducing unsprung weight an' all that. The gen 1 will always have a weight penalty over more modern bikes, but that doesn't mean it can't be quite awesome - we've seen here what they can do on the track, and plenty here have already done all the mods I'm slowly getting around to doing - except I haven't seen anyone try the lightweight wheels option yet, probably for obvious reasons ££££££££!


Sounds really good Nick.....of course only Welsh roads will decide though :D ......if we see any more sun..


Tricky one aint it.....the more settings we get then the more we can foc up........but we dont alter settings when we get in a sporty car.....suppose bikes are so sensitive to weight though.....& devilsyam will have known how to set it up to be pretty good for you.


All good 8)
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Post by: Red Ceri on 17 August 2014, 10:36:21 pm
Cleaned my GEN 1, first chance after my ride to Malta and back, 4400 miles in 13 days riding, longest day 471 miles (to Dijon from home) shortest, 157 miles Lake Como to Landeck (Austria) via Stelvio pass.
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Post by: adeejaysdelight on 17 August 2014, 11:05:48 pm
I did my first solo wheel bearing change  :thumbup


It wen't well, apart from me not knowing there is a hub bearing to be changed too. I need to get one ordered then.


I fitted a standard 15 tooth front sprocket. I changed to -1 5 months ago. The negatives outweigh the positives for me.


I removed and polished my exhaust. A header was blowing, so I needed new gaskets anyway.


I also removed, baked, cleaned and reassembled my headlamp unit and fitted 10k HiD units. Seems to be going well.
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Post by: adeejaysdelight on 17 August 2014, 11:10:31 pm
And my bike is in bits a few days before I go on the Poppy-Tour  :eek
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Post by: brooker81 on 20 August 2014, 08:50:48 am
Went for a blast out last night 100 or do miles. Decided I don't like the custom map
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Post by: noggythenog on 20 August 2014, 08:57:20 am





Cool pic 8)


Can you just download these different maps for free then or is that wishful thinking?.


I could do with a power commander.......ive got no issue with power delivery...well once im shifting on it is bloody rapid.....but i do have the jerkyness at moments such as going round roundabouts whereby it is no throttle to ohmyfuckingod its gonna fire me into the hedge and nothing in between :o
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Post by: brooker81 on 20 August 2014, 06:56:39 pm
Maps are free the custom uploaded ones anyway. U can have your own made which costs ie dyno time etc.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 20 August 2014, 07:12:32 pm
Went for a blast out last night 100 or do miles. Decided I don't like the custom map

Excellent pic  :thumbup
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Post by: NorthWestern on 22 August 2014, 05:19:36 pm
reached a milestone!


60,000 miles (halfway to work this morning).


I can feel the engine freeing up as it will be almost run in by now :p
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 22 August 2014, 05:49:43 pm

60,000 miles (halfway to work this morning).



 :eek  That's a bloody long commute - what you got, an intergalactic Fazer or something?!   :lol
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Post by: Skippernick on 22 August 2014, 06:09:28 pm

60,000 miles (halfway to work this morning).



 :eek  That's a bloody long commute - what you got, an intergalactic Fazer or something?!   :lol


ah very good Nick. :lol
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Post by: NorthWestern on 22 August 2014, 06:26:20 pm
Droll... Very Droll..  :)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 24 August 2014, 05:21:23 pm
H's café today, where was seen a trio of triples:

Pristine 750 H2B:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF5437_zps990ee6e7.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF5437_zps990ee6e7.jpg.html)

H2C with KR1 forks, brakes, wheels, s/arm:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF5441_zpsf27a74a2.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF5441_zpsf27a74a2.jpg.html)

Immaculate KH250:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF5443_zpsf4910ac9.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF5443_zpsf4910ac9.jpg.html)

And a beautifully restored Z900:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF5447_zps2569b327.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF5447_zps2569b327.jpg.html)

Followed by a blat around Salisbury Plain etc.
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Post by: Dave48 on 24 August 2014, 05:50:32 pm
Rode it this morning then cleaned the chain with paraffin & dedicated brush. Relubed with engine oil.
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Post by: esetest on 24 August 2014, 06:10:19 pm
Went for a ride down to Weymouth via Chew valley , up over the Mendips onto Shepton Mallet along the A37 to Yeovil , then onto Dorchester and Weymouth , the roads were surprisingly quiet but Weymouth was packed , nice Augusta in Weymouth .
Came back via Cheddar stopped for a coffee , nice Valkyrie and ZXR1200 parked up , got chatting to a Harley  owner  .
Then home via Burrington , through Chew valley down Dundry hill into Bristol .
Saw a couple of Fazers .
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Post by: esetest on 24 August 2014, 06:12:06 pm
Pics from Cheddar
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Post by: steeeve66 on 24 August 2014, 06:39:21 pm
Hooned around the TT circuit.. twice.. Having spent most of the day at Jurby looking at wonderful old bikes.
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Post by: slimwilly on 24 August 2014, 07:37:31 pm
Got the front sprocket off, degreased the area and the swingarm and chain  after the 2500 mile trip to Czeq and back,


found my 16 tooth front sprocket and put it on,


Just took it for a 20 minute spin,,,,,oh my ,,,it really is much, much, much  more fun with the 16 tooth front :lol
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 24 August 2014, 08:16:48 pm
Got the front sprocket off, degreased the area and the swingarm and chain  after the 2500 mile trip to Czeq and back,


found my 16 tooth front sprocket and put it on,


Just took it for a 20 minute spin,,,,,oh my ,,,it really is much, much, much  more fun with the 16 tooth front :lol

I had the front skimming the tarmac purely unintentionally exiting a roundabout next to M/C Megastore today - guess I was in third, didn't think I was really giving it any. So a smaller front sprocket just isn't needed on a gen 1 methinks!
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Post by: pilgo on 24 August 2014, 10:44:08 pm
went for dinner with a friend at her static holiday home in swanage,
 
quick blat dowm the A303, down the A37 yeovil/Dorchester ,quick bimble on the A35 and then the A352 to wareham,finaly the A351 to corfe castle and into ullwell
 
the roads on the way back were all but empty untill yeovil,got caught in a big shower but loved the whole trip,only 145 miles round trip but great day out,im loving being back on a bike again  8)
 
had a niggle since being back on 2 wheels,in that my hands would go numb/tingly at random times,no set reason,they just would. tried my new gloves today,and no numbness,so glad i brought them.
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Post by: slimwilly on 25 August 2014, 07:12:20 am
Got the front sprocket off, degreased the area and the swingarm and chain  after the 2500 mile trip to Czeq and back,


found my 16 tooth front sprocket and put it on,


Just took it for a 20 minute spin,,,,,oh my ,,,it really is much, much, much  more fun with the 16 tooth front :lol




I had the front skimming the tarmac purely unintentionally exiting a roundabout next to M/C Megastore today - guess I was in third, didn't think I was really giving it any. So a smaller front sprocket just isn't needed on a gen 1 methinks!



Its hard to explain the mechanics of it Nick,low down a 125 will lift the front wheel, this shortens the range of acceleration from low revs to high, a smaller window of acceleration, across the gears,where its more fun,4th 5th 6th gears ,there is no need to use the last 10 mph of our bikes out put in 6th gear so this collates it a bit more near where we use the power and pull ability.


There are alot of "huh,why do that"  but dod as you are,ok,,but ask those who use their bikes on punch and brake A roads,fast,,it really gets it where you need it.
But if you go out for a Sunday pootle around, ride like a nice guy, dont ever do power,performance mods then you sure wont want to do this,
Some of us ENJOY the buzz  :lol


Did you know , the last time we rode the bends above Crossgates, i was in 5th gear most of the time :o ,we were not going fast enough to get into the power punch of the FZ1s :)
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Post by: bigbluebear on 25 August 2014, 09:49:40 am
Did one of my Sunday loops yesterday...Glasgow...Loch Lomond...Crianlarich...Tynedrum...Glencoe...Ballachuist...Oban...Lochgilphead....Inveraray...Loch Lomond and back to Glasgow...foccin brilliant!!!
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Post by: Doddsie on 25 August 2014, 12:47:17 pm
I went to a nice pub in Inverary. George Hotel.  :thumbup
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Post by: Dead Eye on 25 August 2014, 04:35:34 pm
Well I finally have something to post after a fair while ^^

I got out in to the garage and begun the work on restoring my 600 back to some sort of rideable condition - today this meant removing the carburettors to replace them with the set I got from the noggyfighter. Didn't take too long but with the rain and the cold I decided to head back inside as I plan on replacing the throttle cables so there was no point in fitting the new set.

It also turns out that my new garage has a serious roof problem whereby ALL of the rain water decides to just funnel in and dump itself all over everything in my garage... needless to say I am not impressed. I went to bug the estate agents but forgot that because it is a bank holiday, they are closed...

Oh also, can anyone tell me what is in photo 3? It appeared when I removed the fuel hose from the carburettors fuel rail
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Post by: slimwilly on 25 August 2014, 05:10:56 pm
Looks like an inline internal fuel filter  Liam !

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Post by: red98 on 25 August 2014, 05:57:25 pm
Good to see the 600 again liam....yep, as mr willy, in line fuel filter, fits in the T piece between carbs 2 and 3...
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Post by: Dead Eye on 25 August 2014, 09:43:22 pm
Fair enough, I just didn't recall seeing it during my previous carb removals :)

I hope to use the thou over winter and get the 600 to a reasonable state. It's probably going to have a colour change as well since all the replacement parts I have are in a different colours :P I'm not certain at the moment, but it may end up black to start with - perhaps some red (think more of a crimson) thrown in. Regardless, its mechanical stuff first

Carbs being replaced, fuel tank and fairings being replaced and sprayed (DIY job), new wheels as I already have them and it seems pointless buying new bearings for the old ones, new bearings in the swingarm (should be fun...). I'll probably need new front brake discs as I bought cheap crap last time and having been on the thou it really highlights how bad my 600 was / is
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Post by: Exupnut on 26 August 2014, 01:04:06 pm
Rode down to my speed awareness course. Just goin in now. Shud be interesting.
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Post by: JoeRock on 26 August 2014, 06:30:37 pm
Rode down to my speed awareness course. Just goin in now. Shud be interesting.


Complete waste of time. I got pissed off with the guys operating my course because they insisted on the following three steps.


1.) Speed is a human error (I accept this)
2.) 90% of accidents are caused by human errors (I'll accept this too)
3.) Speed causes accidents


Completely pointless exercise - excess speed accounts for something like 3% of accidents, and out of that, about half are actually excess speed for the conditions, not actually above the speed limits!
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Post by: esetest on 28 August 2014, 06:31:17 pm
Went for a quick blast down to Cheddar and back as it is my day off  and  the sun was shining  .
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Post by: kitcrazy on 29 August 2014, 01:27:45 pm
started her up after a few days away and alls well
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Post by: midden on 29 August 2014, 09:44:44 pm
started her up after a few days away and alls well
Something I should start doing, flat battery again the other day :/
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Post by: red98 on 30 August 2014, 07:36:21 am
rode my thou for the first time in 3 weeks yesterday,been using the 6,clutch is slipping,looks like i need a new one  :\ ....on the plus side popped into ace cafe one the way home for fridays bike night,very busy  :)
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Post by: Anquetil on 31 August 2014, 06:32:32 pm
130 miles to Bangor pier,(photo), and back. Out via St Asaph, Conway, Sychnant Pass, (photo), Penmaenmawr. Return via Bethesda, Llyn Ogwen, Betws y Coed, Cerrig, Ruthin, Nant y Garth.
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Post by: Anquetil on 31 August 2014, 06:36:28 pm
Here's the Sychnant Pass photo.
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Post by: pilgo on 31 August 2014, 06:49:02 pm
cleaned it and checked everything before my 3 day mini tour off wales,rediscovered the silver chain that i had when i brought it 10 months ago !!  :lol    parafin and a tooth brush/clean towel shorted that out.
 
roll on 10am tomorow  8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 31 August 2014, 10:22:56 pm
Weekend camping in Snowdonia with a few guys from BCF - stayed at a camping barn just south of Pass of Aberglaslyn:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF5491_zps79a28bc6.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF5491_zps79a28bc6.jpg.html)

Got wet heading up there on Friday, had a cracking ride out on Saturday, then another brilliant ride home today:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF5502_zpsa1e59e85.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF5502_zpsa1e59e85.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF5522_zpsd82e42f2.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF5522_zpsd82e42f2.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF5540_zps42e07174.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF5540_zps42e07174.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF5545_zps08393f43.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF5545_zps08393f43.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF5553_zps37212101.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF5553_zps37212101.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF5555_zps5a09cd4b.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF5555_zps5a09cd4b.jpg.html)

 :)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 31 August 2014, 10:29:13 pm
Finally after over four years of ownership i took the 10 minutes required to remove the owners manuel label and fuel label from the tank. :)
Looks much better now.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 02 September 2014, 04:48:13 pm
Rode to WSM this morning had fish & chips , came back  via Burrington .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 05 September 2014, 07:14:25 pm
Had my chain & sprockets replaced by Morpheus motorcycles ,  then rode to Minehead to make sure bike felt  ok  , decided to try out the A39 to Teignmouth and Porlock , fantastic road , then carried along   the A39 heading for Barnstaple to pick up the A361 , got on to the M5 came off at Highbridge  then along the A38 and back home , approx. 190 miles .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Doddsie on 05 September 2014, 08:25:48 pm
Told some stuck up cow if she didnt get her gobshite little brat off my bike within 10 seconds Id knock the little shit off!!!!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: woodwizzard on 05 September 2014, 08:33:12 pm
Fitted the new renthal 17 tooth front sprocket, motorway revs should be less now and more mpg I hope. I also rolled up some flat lead sheet and popped it into the handlebars to try to lessen the vibes in the throttle grip side, 83grms' per side went in. Will give it a ride tomorrow to see how it feels.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lez72 on 06 September 2014, 12:45:42 am
Me and a mate stripped the front forks on the Gen 1, cleaned and flushed everything through and replaced the oil seals and oil. Sweet  8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 06 September 2014, 12:22:34 pm
Taxed it!!!

Woo! Can finally go out on two wheels again :D :D :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 06 September 2014, 12:25:58 pm
Taxed it!!!

Woo! Can finally go out on two wheels again :D :D :D

As did I :D

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: t140 on 06 September 2014, 05:31:55 pm
new mot, no advisorys :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 06 September 2014, 05:41:50 pm
Took the rear wheel out , got a part worn rear tyre on its way ,thought i would try my luckon one
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 06 September 2014, 06:15:30 pm
Took the rear wheel out , got a part worn rear tyre on its way ,thought i would try my luckon one



hey, mr willy...you going to fit it yourself ?    ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 06 September 2014, 06:17:35 pm
Went to wembley to collect some cage parts, stopped at the ace cafe on the way home for afternoon tea.....how very civilised    :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 06 September 2014, 08:38:48 pm
Got out on the thou finally

Started up first time, but sounded pretty rough. Took it for a spin and the 7k tacho error appeared and the bike felt under-powered (obviously) but after a few miles it seemed to clear its throat and all was well :)

I was going to give it an oil change and re-lube the exup but apparently I've lost my oil pan and can't find my copper slip... so, I guess I'm making a run down to Halfords tomorrow
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 07 September 2014, 07:03:05 am
Took the rear wheel out , got a part worn rear tyre on its way ,thought i would try my luckon one



hey, mr willy...you going to fit it yourself ?    ;)


No, my local tyre shop says he can do it.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 07 September 2014, 08:19:35 am
and there was me thinking you could do anything  :pokefun
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 07 September 2014, 09:37:10 am
and there was me thinking you could do anything  :pokefun
Soul destroying when you find out your hero is a mere mortal isn't it  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 07 September 2014, 12:23:54 pm
Changed the oil and checked the front brake fluid level .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 07 September 2014, 12:33:59 pm
Also got the multi meter out and checked the  battery , whist checking while the horns not working .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 08 September 2014, 05:32:09 pm
To Rhos on Sea promenade for coffee at the Cayley cafe, then to Glascoed near St Asaph to watch the Tour of Britain. 100 miles in all.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: chunk166 on 08 September 2014, 08:11:16 pm
Got a new Maxxis supermaxx rear tyre fitted £87.08. Ride in/out at Micheldever tyres ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: karlo on 09 September 2014, 02:41:04 pm
Had to run an errand for the wife first thing so used the bike to get through the traffic to get to the place that opened at 8, sat around for an hour cos it actually opened at 9. Went home via the Whistlestop Cafe now't like being Billy No Mates on a fine sunny morning.


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: chunk166 on 09 September 2014, 08:25:59 pm
Cleaned it  :D



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 10 September 2014, 07:04:31 am
Jumped on it, started first poke of the button after two weeks idle.... Then I rode it :D




... To work :(

:lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 11 September 2014, 04:03:53 pm
132 miles round trip from Wrexham to Ruthin, Cerrig, Betws y coed, Capel Curig, Llyn Ogwen, Bethesda, Bangor. Warm and sunny, quiet roads.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: trpFZS1 on 11 September 2014, 07:45:26 pm
Fitted my 4 degree advancer on my Gen1 then took it for a spin with great results. Good cheap mod
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 11 September 2014, 08:27:11 pm

Busy in Noggsville today....amongst a million other chores.


Did the Lars airbox mod to my gen 2.


Blocked off the hose for the AIS.


Sealed up the AIS hole in the box with a bolt.


Cleaned things up with some ACF50.


Fitted a K&N.




New battery going in tomorrow and then see how things are. 8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 11 September 2014, 08:39:18 pm
Tidy Mr Noggy, you will love the roar !! :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 11 September 2014, 09:08:10 pm
Tidy Mr Noggy, you will love the roar !! :)


I cant wait!


I've got a Mottobat gel battery for £45 so I'm hopeful i wont have any more dodgy starting issues....of course ill have to go for a spin to check it out and woooosh!!!! :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 11 September 2014, 11:38:25 pm
Been using the trusty thou all week for commuting and have booked it in with All Year Biker for a thorough cleaning and ACF application for the coming winter
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JC on 12 September 2014, 07:00:25 am
Rode 150 miles to university
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 12 September 2014, 05:35:02 pm
Replaced the relay for the horn , all working now .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Egidijs on 12 September 2014, 05:53:31 pm
Rode it ,as every single day before..except for the rainy conditions...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: scoobie_paws on 14 September 2014, 08:34:19 pm
changed fork oil, seals, retaining clips and dust covers on my fzs600. the fluid that came out was a lovely grey too :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: woodwizzard on 14 September 2014, 10:14:45 pm
Changed the spark plugs and then rode to Exeter to try a Honda varadero 1000 for size. Lovely comfy position, but can I bear to part with the fazer for one??????
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 15 September 2014, 08:05:49 am
Glencoe, Oban & Lochleven....great day out with 16 other bikes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 15 September 2014, 08:07:17 pm
Glencoe, Oban & Lochleven....great day out with 16 other bikes

Would love to ride some of those roads again. I will someday, but don't think it'll be until I can afford to B&B it to avoid the midgie scourge inherent with camping there. Probably not next year, hopefully the year after (if I can get a passport  :lol ).

Meanwhile, how about some pics on your next little jaunt BBB?  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 15 September 2014, 08:50:50 pm
Glencoe, Oban & Lochleven....great day out with 16 other bikes

Would love to ride some of those roads again. I will someday, but don't think it'll be until I can afford to B&B it to avoid the midgie scourge inherent with camping there. Probably not next year, hopefully the year after (if I can get a passport  :lol ).

Meanwhile, how about some pics on your next little jaunt BBB?  :)

with a bit of luck and good weather ill be venturing northwards this weekend after my "ivanising" on Friday. ill pack the DSLR as well ;) :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 15 September 2014, 09:42:14 pm
Saw a short bit about Scotland on the telly last night,countryfile or similar,,,wow , what brilliant countryside,amazing veiws.


I went to Scotland a single man once,,,and came back married :D , yep, the Gretna Green trip..ooh to be a rebel :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 15 September 2014, 10:01:24 pm
Put some wheels on my"scrap yard challenge" bike lift, i can now jack it up and then roll it against the wall out of the way
[Limit reached][Limit reached][Limit reached]

And we all enjoy a garage picture ,don't we ? :lol


[Limit reached]
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 17 September 2014, 01:02:24 am
Bought a new rear tyre from Russ in Horndean, then, to scrub it in, rode up to Box Hill and back :-)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 17 September 2014, 05:03:47 pm
120 miles. Llandudno and back via St Asaph, Llanrwst. Warm, sunny day, lots of bikers out. Unfortunately yet another biker hospitalised after a collision near Corwen. The ambulance passed me on the way home. This follows the death of a 55 year old biker last week on the same road, near Bryneglwys. A sad end to what was a nice day.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 17 September 2014, 05:07:19 pm
Rode to Weymouth , had half a fish and chips , bastard seagull swooped down and nicked the other half , popped into Cheddar on the way back .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 17 September 2014, 08:39:20 pm
Finally got out for a spin after doing my airbox mod, new filter, blocking off the AIS.


I also fiddled around with adjustments on the gear linkage and increased the idle speed....& put my baffle back in.


Had a nice spin to the beach where i bumped into a couple of crazy fools, 1 on a naked FZ1 & the other on some Aprillia race supermoto type thing that only got 40 miles to a tank of fuel :eek ....after a yatter they invited me along on a coastal spin which was good fun although they were on the back wheel allot & i haven't tried to master wheelies yet....was good fun until the FZ got a nail in his tyre and they were off for a kebab anyway so i peeled off and headed home.


Bike was faultless throughout and sounds awesome with the K&N at circa 5k revs.


Cleansed my sould nicely. 8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: grim168 on 17 September 2014, 09:43:35 pm
Test rode it but won't collect till Tuesday
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 17 September 2014, 11:17:13 pm
That was a long day! Left home at 8:30 this morning, didn't get back til 9:30 this evening. Had a ride down to Exmoor, took the coast road from Minehead to Lynmouth, and snapped some views of Exmoor:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6001_zps27d83ae1.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6001_zps27d83ae1.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF5997_zpsa6787201.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF5997_zpsa6787201.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6010_zps4ea2e5bf.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6010_zps4ea2e5bf.jpg.html)

And a couple of snaps of the coastline on the descent to Lynmouth:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6016_zpse8e64002.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6016_zpse8e64002.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6019_zps66bd9bd1.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6019_zps66bd9bd1.jpg.html)

Had fish and chips by the sea at Lynmouth:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF5977_zps4fe5aefc.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF5977_zps4fe5aefc.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF5991_zps7174112a.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF5991_zps7174112a.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF5973_zpse196594c.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF5973_zpse196594c.jpg.html)

And a couple of general shots taken for the hell of it:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF5974_zps08013835.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF5974_zps08013835.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF5999_zpsbb22d732.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF5999_zpsbb22d732.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6003_zpsd86d3d0f.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6003_zpsd86d3d0f.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6012_zpsc4e46d5c.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6012_zpsc4e46d5c.jpg.html)

Covered a fair few miles around the moors too, Exe Valley, Bampton to Minehead, Minehead to Lynmouth (twice!), and generally just followed my nose with no set route. 397 miles covered today  :)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 18 September 2014, 06:39:37 am





Nick..you're thou must have about 100k miles on it by now. :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 18 September 2014, 07:12:02 am
15k when I bought it in June 2013, about 40k now; only occasionally used to commute as it's only 3 miles to work, hardly seems worth waking the bike up for. Talking of which, I'd better get off my arse and get to work!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 18 September 2014, 11:18:36 am
New throttle cables for the 600 have turned up today, so I'll be fitting them on Saturday hopefully, along with the carbs from the noggyfighter ^.^
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 18 September 2014, 07:57:52 pm
Tightened the headstock a bit.  It's stopped the death wobble when letting go of the bars at speed.  Why let go? Just one of them things blokes do...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 18 September 2014, 08:24:46 pm
Did the Minehead to Lynmouth coast road the other week , cracking road , great pictures .
That was a long day! Left home at 8:30 this morning, didn't get back til 9:30 this evening. Had a ride down to Exmoor, took the coast road from Minehead to Lynmouth, and snapped some views of Exmoor:

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([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF5997_zpsa6787201.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF5997_zpsa6787201.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6010_zps4ea2e5bf.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6010_zps4ea2e5bf.jpg.html[/url])

And a couple of snaps of the coastline on the descent to Lynmouth:

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6016_zpse8e64002.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6016_zpse8e64002.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6019_zps66bd9bd1.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6019_zps66bd9bd1.jpg.html[/url])

Had fish and chips by the sea at Lynmouth:

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([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF5991_zps7174112a.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF5991_zps7174112a.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF5973_zpse196594c.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF5973_zpse196594c.jpg.html[/url])

And a couple of general shots taken for the hell of it:

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF5974_zps08013835.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF5974_zps08013835.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF5999_zpsbb22d732.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF5999_zpsbb22d732.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6003_zpsd86d3d0f.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6003_zpsd86d3d0f.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6012_zpsc4e46d5c.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6012_zpsc4e46d5c.jpg.html[/url])

Covered a fair few miles around the moors too, Exe Valley, Bampton to Minehead, Minehead to Lynmouth (twice!), and generally just followed my nose with no set route. 397 miles covered today  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 18 September 2014, 11:57:19 pm
That was a long day! Left home at 8:30 this morning, didn't get back til 9:30 this evening. Had a ride down to Exmoor, took the coast road from Minehead to Lynmouth, and snapped some views of Exmoor:

I've ridden that road a few times whilst on holiday at Croyde, it's great :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: TonyW on 19 September 2014, 01:34:40 am
Took a ride down to BMAD Paignton bike night as I normally do on a Wednesday, only this time I had an old video camera my daughter found in the back of  cupboard sellotaped to the front indicator. Its pre-HD vintage and the built in screen doesn't work so its taken a bit of fiddling to get the settings right and it pointing straight. It turns out that windows Movie maker doesn't like the output from the cam and squashes everything up, so I've spent the day learning how to use lightworks instead. Ho hum.
Oh well, here's the vid, plus if you check my youtube channel you can see the first couple of attempts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKy7vimaX4E (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKy7vimaX4E)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 19 September 2014, 01:55:08 am
Met up with Mr Midden for a coffee at Nell's and had a pleasant blast around the Kent countryside. Beautiful mild evening.  Long live the summer.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 20 September 2014, 04:15:19 pm
Cleaned it, along with my XJ600. Out for a ride to Anglesey tomorrow. Good weather forecast.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 20 September 2014, 05:25:16 pm
Removed the old throttle cables and threaded through my new OEM ones... then realised that noggy was kind enough to have included them on his carbs... I really should have looked before I bought the new ones, woops

I then spent about 15 minutes cursing trying to get them attached to the carbs and a further two hours trying to refit the carbs... I forgot how much of an absolute pain in the ass job this is

"Re-fitting my carbs was easy" said no Foccer ever.

So, I opted for a potentially stupid option (this happens far too often when things don't go my way) and wrapped a ratchet strap around the carbs and the head of the engine and ratcheted the buggers on!! It wasn't super quick, but it certainly made life much easier. At this point, my back reminded me that it was now totally ruined and that I should go back in doors...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 20 September 2014, 08:29:45 pm
Removed head light shield

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 20 September 2014, 08:51:39 pm
Cleaned the aft photon torpedo tubes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 20 September 2014, 09:01:25 pm
Removed the old throttle cables and threaded through my new OEM ones... then realised that noggy was kind enough to have included them on his carbs... I really should have looked before I bought the new ones, woops

I then spent about 15 minutes cursing trying to get them attached to the carbs and a further two hours trying to refit the carbs... I forgot how much of an absolute pain in the ass job this is

"Re-fitting my carbs was easy" said no Foccer ever.

So, I opted for a potentially stupid option (this happens far too often when things don't go my way) and wrapped a ratchet strap around the carbs and the head of the engine and ratcheted the buggers on!! It wasn't super quick, but it certainly made life much easier. At this point, my back reminded me that it was now totally ruined and that I should go back in doors...

Never had a problem and this is how I do it.
Loosen the screws on the OEM inlet manifolds hose clamps until the ends are flush with the end of the nut.
Moisten a cloth well with WD40, rub it around the inside edges of the inlet manifolds.
Do the same on the rubbers on the air box. 
Put the carbs in from the right hand side, fit the throttle cables.
They will now push on easily to the inlet manifolds.
Now push the air box rubbers on to the rear.
Check all are on correctly
Tighten the bracket on the top of the air box and frame first before the tightening the bolts on the side of the air box.
Tighten the hose clamps.
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Post by: Dead Eye on 20 September 2014, 10:36:24 pm
I've done it before but never remember it being as bad as it was today... I'd used a smear of petroleum jelly on the inside of the rubbers but they were having none of it. The airbox side was a doddle and was fitted in 2 or 3 minutes...

The only thing I can think of, is that it was because it was a different set of carbs from another Fazer...
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Post by: johnnyg on 21 September 2014, 11:13:25 am
Got it McIvanised yesterday (slip on kit) by Mike, hosted by Brian both top blokes. Took hardly ant time at all and then told to take it for a try out which I only had to do for a few hundred yards to notice the difference, pick up much smoother and quicker and it just felt like a different bike, the rid home and the one this morning were just great, got some work to do over the winter then the full monty!

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 21 September 2014, 07:48:41 pm
Picked up a friend as pillion and went for a bimble up to J&S Accessories in Braintree where I subsequently bought myself a new helmet (Shark S900) to be picked up next week (they didn't have the design I wanted in stock in my size :P) - can't wait to get hold of it ^^
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Post by: unfazed on 21 September 2014, 08:08:46 pm
We took a short trip to Cobh, (last port of call by the Titanic) to visit the grave of a friend of my wife .

Cloudy sky looked great behind the Cathedral when I realised I had forgotten my camera.
Took this with the "Not So Smart Phone" :)




Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 21 September 2014, 08:21:00 pm
Took it to Mumbles - Swansea


Lots of very nice machines there
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 21 September 2014, 08:33:18 pm
Went to the RNAS Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm museum Ride-In day with some BCF-ers. Not a huge number of bikes there, but a couple of interest.

Our group just about to leave:

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I liked this Z550 with GPZ900 fairing:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6023_zpsd26941b6.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6023_zpsd26941b6.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6025_zpse8a2ff19.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6025_zpse8a2ff19.jpg.html)

Weird thing:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6026_zps1d73cdcf.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6026_zps1d73cdcf.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6027_zpsc6473d89.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6027_zpsc6473d89.jpg.html)

And another weird thing. It's a Superdream....wait, no it's not....it's a....a.... :eek what the foc is it?! :

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(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6034_zpsb9b99d7b.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6034_zpsb9b99d7b.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6035_zps7245ca39.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6035_zps7245ca39.jpg.html)

Nice modern café racer:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6030_zps3404a9f1.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6030_zps3404a9f1.jpg.html)

If you're gonna build a trike, might as well base it on something with some grunt:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6036_zps250fe0e5.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6036_zps250fe0e5.jpg.html)

And some aeroplanes in the museum:

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Grumman Martlet, Royal Navy version of the American Wildcat:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6070_zps1f13f9e1.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6070_zps1f13f9e1.jpg.html)

Vought Corsair, another one borrowed from the Yanks:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6079_zps80073773.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6079_zps80073773.jpg.html)

Hawker Sea Fury, last of the great British piston-engine fighters:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6085_zpsb11bd6c1.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6085_zpsb11bd6c1.jpg.html)

My mum had a distant cousin (and by distant, I really mean distant; he moved to Australia  :lol ) who flew Sea Furies in the Korean war. And this is what they were up against; MiG 15:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6089_zps4db3aebe.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6089_zps4db3aebe.jpg.html)

Not a bad day out in all  :)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 21 September 2014, 08:35:33 pm
Took it to Mumbles - Swansea


Lots of very nice machines there

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Say again Mark?.........you were mumbling a bit there :lol


Ill get my coat :o
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: VNA - BMW Wank on 21 September 2014, 08:43:09 pm
Got pull by the cops and fined.

First time I've pick up points.  License for 29 years and finally they catch me.

Done just outside of Inveraray Argyll.  Unmarked Burgundy Audi A6 estate.

Average of 80mph over 3/4 mile.  Not interested in giving me a talking to or anything, straight on to writing a ticket.

Got out of the cop car, saw 4 bikes coming down at speed, signalled slow down clearly to them (in front of the cops) and guess what.  Cops set off.  I jump on my bike, yup a few miles down the road they nicked one of them.

Now I felt stupid, but perhaps not quiet as stupid as the next fella they pulled.

But yeah they were busy.  Hitting bloody KPI's I guess, bringing in the cash.

3 points (phew) and a 100 quid (ouch)

Jesus I just foccing lost 50 quid on the referendum!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 21 September 2014, 08:53:30 pm
Looks like you had a good day nick......that wet dream...is it diesel  powered ?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 21 September 2014, 09:45:45 pm
God knows what it was Paul. Certainly sounded like an old tractor. Had a nice puddle of oil under it not two minutes after arriving though  :lol
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Post by: red98 on 21 September 2014, 09:49:24 pm
 :lol....thats what made me think its a diesel... :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 21 September 2014, 09:54:36 pm
An exercise in how to make a shit bike even more shit  :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 22 September 2014, 11:05:09 pm
(OK this was yesterday) but...

Lead a Group Ride up to Box Hill and back, lovely weather, cracking roads :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 23 September 2014, 11:01:51 am
Minding my own business on the way to work this morning when suddenly *thwack* - some bug smacks me right in the neck

After about a 1/2 mile I notice something I little cold against my skin around my stomach... I didn't think much of it until I parked up at work (about another mile) and suddenly I'm getting stung. Fucking bastard wasp had gotten underneath my jacket and t-shirt and decided to have a party... little shit got squashed under my boot after that! Now I'm sore and red, it even managed to draw some blood!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 23 September 2014, 11:31:21 am
I had similar happen the other month. Have you managed to pull the sting out? I did and it eased the pain massively.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 23 September 2014, 11:42:28 am
I can't see it :\ Too much of a forest of hair...


Edit: Isn't it only bee's that leave the sting behind? A wasp can sting you several times and fly off as far as I was aware
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 23 September 2014, 12:13:18 pm
I had a bee do this to me and ever since then have worn a buff
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Post by: stevierst on 23 September 2014, 12:15:34 pm


Isn't it only bee's that leave the sting behind? A wasp can sting you several times and fly off as far as I was aware

Yep, thats right. Bees leave their sting in, wasps just keep stabbing you.

 Wasps are just nature's way to show that God has a sense of humour. Who else would give a flying insect an obnoxious stripey suit, an attitude problem, and a poisonous harpoon it can use again and again! They're Assholes!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 23 September 2014, 02:54:06 pm
Test rode the bike after  putting  the front wheel back on .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Doddsie on 23 September 2014, 09:15:26 pm
Honey bees leave their sting in you, but Bumble bees and quite a few others dont have barbed stingers and can sting repeatedly.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 24 September 2014, 08:45:34 pm
Sticker time - Wanted something on the bike to share  FOC-U

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fitted

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next one may be a touch smaller


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: helloindustries on 25 September 2014, 08:56:34 pm
Today; I tidied and trimmed the head of the wiring loom  where it pokes out to connect instruments and lights in preparation for a much more compact arrangement of the single small headlight, repositioned indicators and instrument cluster after spending a few months in a tangled 'it'll do' state.

Tomorrow: I hope to give the whole thing a once-over to make sure it's all neat and working properly, that the headlight housing gets a coat of pain and several of lacquer to make it look its best, maybe even make as much of a start as i can on the instrument mount, though i'm not very good and cutting steel and i can't weld.

Close to being fully done... so close...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 27 September 2014, 08:14:30 am
not today but wednesday  :rolleyes ....cleaned and lubed chain,lubed exup,lubed clutch cable and balanced carbs,carbs only need a tweek but much much smoother on pick up now  :)




also bought some new tools for the job,remote fuel reservoir and long shaft screwdriver,saves proping the tank  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lez72 on 28 September 2014, 03:12:49 am
Hey Red, where did you get the remote fuel reservoir ?

Good job by the way  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 28 September 2014, 08:36:40 am
hi lez....cheers matey,a job well worth doing for instant results....got the remote tank from evil bay,seller "buycarspares2" still on there ,item no.....32149608535.....sorry iam old so cant do linky   :rolleyes


not essential but removes the risk of damaging the tank  ;)



nice boxeye btw....same as mine,worth a lot more than that...someones going to get a bargain.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 28 September 2014, 04:57:42 pm
Red 98 - would you be willing to give a lesson on how to balance carbs?  maybe an Idiots guide lol



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 28 September 2014, 05:12:28 pm
Red 98 - would you be willing to give a lesson on how to balance carbs?  maybe an Idiots guide lol



http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,91.0.html (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,91.0.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 28 September 2014, 05:25:52 pm
Thats a very good guide mark, much better than I could do......iam happy to help if needed, once you've done it, its easy and you'll notice an improvement instantly...take your time, you might have to re-visit each carb several times to get them spot on, well worth the effort though.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 28 September 2014, 07:48:59 pm
Met up with Mr Midden and had a bimble down to Hastings, refused to pay the £1.40 to park the bike  :eek  so  went on to Eastbourne and ended up at Beachy Head taking some lovely tight hairpin bends along the way.
Came back through Battle, stopped off for some chips and a coffee then back through the twisties back to mine for a cup of tea and to give my seal of approval to Midden's brilliant solution to lighting up his fuel tank when filling up. :rolleyes
I offered him my lighter but he didn't seem that impressed. :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 28 September 2014, 09:11:42 pm
You mean you saw Cliff  !!!!! wow
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 28 September 2014, 09:32:14 pm





Dont do it Dazza........we know you have a yellow bike...but you got a fit missus......you must carry on!!!! :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 28 September 2014, 10:39:18 pm
Have you ever tried spending the day with Midden  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 28 September 2014, 11:02:51 pm





Deary me!..........midden i bet your kitchen is full of gadgets from Lakeland plastics :lol


Is it intrinsically safe?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 29 September 2014, 09:23:48 am
Wish I'd seen the light earlier and pushed a little harder......... ;)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: lew600fazer on 29 September 2014, 11:47:51 pm
Been ignoring the bike for a while. Charged the battery, over night , rolled her out of the garage, gave her a wash. Started her up and let her idle until warmed through. Adjusted the idle speed to 1250rpm ish. Upset the neighbours by giving her a couple of handfuls. Left her idling went in to get the gear on came out and it was fecking pissing down. I live in Spain for fecks sake, Ah!!! well always tomorrow. :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 30 September 2014, 06:45:23 pm
Went for a quick spin in the glorious UK sunshine this afternoon , down the A38 , up through Burrington , down through Cheddar where I stopped for lunch and a coffee , then through Shipham onto the A38 , then past Blagdon and Chewvalley lakes , up over Dundry and back home .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 30 September 2014, 07:22:59 pm
Rode up to Uffington White Horse Hill again. Took a flask of tea, and sat for a while just taking in the view in the sunshine. Recovering from flu or some such and felt better for this. Also got lots on my mind and this is a great place to just sit and clear the cobwebs a bit.

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6126_zpscbf97ea1.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6126_zpscbf97ea1.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6145_zps0f06b35e.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6145_zps0f06b35e.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 30 September 2014, 07:45:36 pm
Great pics nick....got me thinking, long shadows on your bike.days getting shorter   :rolleyes....think I need to take a sickie or 2    ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 01 October 2014, 05:06:29 pm
Reduced all-up weight of bike by approx 50gms! How? Simple just removed tax disc holder! :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 02 October 2014, 04:31:33 pm
I did 125 miles today. A visit to Woods in Abergele at 9am, then to Bylchau, Llyn Brenig, Cerrig, Bala, (photo), Llandrillo, Corwen, Bryneglwys, Horseshoe Pass, Llangollen, Wrexham. Cold first thing then warm this afternoon. A perfect Autumn day.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 02 October 2014, 10:38:00 pm
Got the new battery installed.

Hope that fixes the problems...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: frostman on 03 October 2014, 12:11:16 am
Went to pick up fzer today and was told by the garage that's respraying my fzs 1000 to take 12 years of wear away that it would not be ready till tomorrow so I cried.

f

 :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 03 October 2014, 05:03:24 pm
Checked , adjusted , cleaned and lubed the chain .             Gave the bike a good clean .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 03 October 2014, 08:16:32 pm





Really fancied a coffee so naturally i had to take the thou 80 miles up the coast to Aberystwyth to have one. ;)


Had a good blast & the thou was relentless.....it was windy as foc but warm & not too bright on the eyes...i didn't even get wet :eek .....no foccin way......almost got wiped out while committing to some downhill twisties into Aberaeron....came round a corner and there it was...a flat bed foccin HGV cutting the corner....i had to swerve around it & narrowly missed the high kerb on the apex to the 2nd bend going the opposite way....he did a proper swerve back in & i shouted lots into my helmet :grumble


Met an older london geezer chap on a zzr1400  at Aber who had just finished the round britain rally.....he gave me his details and said he'd be my sponsor if i wanted to do it sometime...(you gotta be recommended apparently) very nice of him i thought....although fat chance of me getting a passnnext year....he also said that he'd been out with the LOFO's from ace cafe...showed them the way to somewhere he reckons although hecouldn't  remember any individual bikes.


Then i did another 80 miles home.......passing a lovely young blonde girl in a new Beetle........doing her uni work on her steering wheel as she drove along at 60.....a full A4 printed number.....absolute arsehole!........i shit her up with the exhaust as i skimmed passed her :evil


Stopped off for Buckfast on my way home & woola........in noggy heaven :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: lew600fazer on 04 October 2014, 02:00:26 pm
Been having a lot of rain and thunderstorms out here on the Costa Blanca, got up this morning and wall to wall sunshine. So jumped on the bike and headed up to the Val de Ebo.
Needed to take it easy though as we get a lot of gravel wash out after heavy rain.
Lew
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 04 October 2014, 07:03:48 pm
Washed it,,out tomorrow ,meeting a few near Evesham,,working out next years Moto GP tour/trip venue.


Being joined by some lads from Cirencester who we met this year in Czeq republic.


At Vale truck stop 10am if anyone around
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 04 October 2014, 09:25:28 pm
Decided to switch back to my Fuel can on the thou as I want to refit the Benwell to the 600 once it is back on the road :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 05 October 2014, 01:23:26 am








Met an older london geezer chap on a zzr1400  at Aber who had just finished the round britain rally.....he gave me his details and said he'd be my sponsor if i wanted to do it sometime...(you gotta be recommended apparently) very nice of him i thought....although fat chance of me getting a passnnext year....he also said that he'd been out with the LOFO's from ace cafe...showed them the way to somewhere he reckons although hecouldn't  remember any individual bikes.




Ah, yes Noggy, that would of been Captain Birdseye....Black ZZR 1400, remember him well.
He didn't hang about on that thing, at one point remember seeing him on the back wheel and the boyish grin he had on his face when we stopped for a cuppa at Southend made me realise why we do this. Good on him, he certainly gets about.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 05 October 2014, 01:47:32 am








Met an older london geezer chap on a zzr1400  at Aber who had just finished the round britain rally.....he gave me his details and said he'd be my sponsor if i wanted to do it sometime...(you gotta be recommended apparently) very nice of him i thought....although fat chance of me getting a passnnext year....he also said that he'd been out with the LOFO's from ace cafe...showed them the way to somewhere he reckons although hecouldn't  remember any individual bikes.




Ah, yes Noggy, that would of been Captain Birdseye....Black ZZR 1400, remember him well.
He didn't hand about on that thing, at one point remember seeing him on the back wheel and the boyish grin he had on his face when we stopped for a cuppa at Southend made me realise why we do this. Good on him, he certainly gets about.


Yep remember him,  I  think Paul pulled him on route at Ace cafe as  there were no old grannies to practice his charms on :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 05 October 2014, 08:31:59 am
ah yes i remember it well...think it was john.....think it was the burnham bends run,met him at the ace on route to the M25 services at thurrock....he was going out with a gtoup of friends but they did`nt turn up....me being a foccer invited him along,shame he still has the kwak


hey,mr mids,plenty of old grannies out that day,most of them on fazers  :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 05 October 2014, 09:53:07 am
Captain Birdseye  :lol .....aye that'll be him.


On my way outta Aber i seen him going the wrong way.......all around Britain he's gone & now he's stuck in Wales .....round and round and round he goes......all the roads leading to the same place - ARAF
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 05 October 2014, 05:34:09 pm


hey,mr mids,plenty of old grannies out that day,most of them on fazers  :lol :lol :lol
Yes but you can't keep up with them ones, thus why you hone in on the ones using zimmer frames or caged up in people carriers ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 05 October 2014, 05:35:41 pm
New front tyre and fixed a floppy pillion footpeg.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: trpFZS1 on 05 October 2014, 05:41:54 pm
Did a charity ride for a local Children's hospice along with another 100 or so bikers
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilgo on 05 October 2014, 07:25:05 pm
was surprised the bike started today as hav'nt touched it for 3 weeks so instead of cleaning it i went to lyme regis for lunch on it,took the long route there but came home the normal way as i had to get back to walk the dog. gotta book the MOT so will get out again on tuesday on my day off as i need my garage to check something before it goes in. God i hate bloody MOT time  :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 06 October 2014, 06:53:54 am
Went out with Nick Crisp and met some others,had the normal full english fryup  :D . then rode some of Herefordshire finest roads on down to Tintern for coffee..


A good little ride,,,is that it for Summer then? i ask,,reckon so..


Also tested out the part worn (part worn out tyre) on the back,,seems fine.


Also we were meeting to agree on a venue for next years Euro trip===Barcelona it is then :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 10 October 2014, 09:17:48 pm
Decided to check the battery voltage to see what would happen after a couple of days on charge, then leaving it for a while not charging, but when I came to unplug the connector from the Optimate, the plastic section on the end of the wires which connect to the battery came with it!

So I very carefully pushed it back in place, then get some insulating tape to cover the postive terminal before it decided to short against the frame before lifting the tank and taking the whole thing off.

I've managed to bodge it back in place so it will still charge for now, but I've ordered a new one that should be arriving next week to replace it.

Sheesh!
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Post by: unfazed on 10 October 2014, 09:29:42 pm
Took the bike off the stand this morning to go to work, flipping rear tyre was flat, second puncture in this tyre.  :'(

Fitting new PR4s tomorrow, glad I did not fit them last weekend. will be interesting to see how they compare to the PR3s
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Post by: unfazed on 11 October 2014, 07:40:35 pm
2 Pilot Road 4s fitted and balanced and back on the Fazer 1000, ready for road tomorrow :)
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Post by: pilgo on 12 October 2014, 11:32:55 am
just about to go to some bike drag racing at westonzoyland in somerset on it,needs a good run out before the MOT on wednesday.
 
anyone local who's sat at home bored,see ya down there?!!
 
 
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Post by: NorthWestern on 12 October 2014, 02:04:32 pm
washed it, noticed the fairing brackets were rusty etc...


Painted fairing brackets satin black.





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Post by: red98 on 12 October 2014, 03:48:04 pm
foc...
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Post by: Exupnut on 12 October 2014, 04:26:30 pm
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/12/3ygeva7a.jpg)
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Post by: red98 on 12 October 2014, 04:29:03 pm
another plug exup   :pokefun
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Post by: noggythenog on 12 October 2014, 04:29:08 pm
reds bike is screwed!!! :b
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Post by: red98 on 12 October 2014, 04:30:59 pm
 :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: ChristoT on 12 October 2014, 04:51:36 pm
:'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

And now some bastard's nicked his wheels!  :lol :lol
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Post by: unfazed on 12 October 2014, 05:58:53 pm
A good Screw, but no Ride, Ironic  :rollin
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Post by: unfazed on 12 October 2014, 06:27:12 pm
Took the freshly Pilot Road 4 shod Fazer 1000 for a good spin to bed in the tyres.

Definitely superior to the PR3s in term of feel and grip. :) On the way home I found I could push the front harder than on the PR3s, less tyre movement also which I prefer, more like the Metezler Sportec M5.  :thumbup

Whereas the PR3 had excellent grip wet and dry I never really liked the movement, but these PR4s are excellent. Now to see how they wear.
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Post by: lew600fazer on 13 October 2014, 06:38:51 pm
Now it is cooling down a bit here in sunny Spain. Just out and about enjoying myself. Now the tourist season is as good as over had some great roads to play on.
One of the pics is of a resevoir not far from were we live. The water level is really well down apparently it was only 19% full two weeks ago but is back upto 30% already as we have had a lot of rain this past two weeks and when it rains here at this time of year. We have just had the hottest and longest summer here since 1999.
Funny when I looked at the photo of my bike it looks as if it is black which its not. Best £4k I ever spent, bought it of a forum member.
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Post by: Grahamm on 13 October 2014, 07:12:40 pm
Finally got around to replacing a sidelight bulb that went about a month ago...
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Post by: red98 on 13 October 2014, 07:21:35 pm
Took my punctured tyre in for repair...
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Post by: Exupnut on 13 October 2014, 09:23:14 pm
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/14/ygy5epe2.jpg)
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Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 14 October 2014, 04:14:48 pm
Went to get MOT for Fazer. Passed  :thumbup
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Post by: red98 on 14 October 2014, 06:48:28 pm
collected repaired tyre from garage and fitted to bike......vroooooom vrooooooooom   :)
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Post by: red98 on 14 October 2014, 06:50:51 pm
noticed my rear pads are getting low....a down side of owning a fast silver bike    :lol
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Post by: unfazed on 14 October 2014, 10:50:51 pm
noticed my rear pads are getting low....a down side of owning a fast silver bike    :lol

Just imagine how much sooner they would get low if you had the fastest red bike  :lol
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Post by: lew600fazer on 14 October 2014, 11:39:36 pm
Bloody hell is there a back brake? very rarely use it.

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Post by: unfazed on 14 October 2014, 11:45:48 pm
Bloody hell is there a back brake? very rarely use it.

You must ride a slow blue then  :lol
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Post by: red98 on 15 October 2014, 06:59:18 am
took me a while to work this one out  :o ....lots of people on here not using the back brake  :eek ....then it finally dawned on me ....its all the extra power i have on my silver bike.it needs both brakes to stop it.....yamaha fitted both brakes to all fazers/colours weather they needed them or not   :lol
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Post by: pilgo on 15 October 2014, 01:28:17 pm
got her MOT'd, only 2 advisorys,both of which i was aware of and both due to it falling off the main stand when it sunk in the hot tarmac at the back of my gaff back in the summer-shortened clutch lever (snapped the end off ) and cracked front mudgaurd (hairline crack,ive been keeping a eye on it and hope to find a 2nd hand one over the winter) so happy days.
 
they mentioned my chain could do with adjusting,so they did that for me,bless them
 
noticed that ive put more miles on her in my year with her (2,996 at the time of the mot ) than the previous owner had put on in the last 3 years.
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Post by: ChristoT on 15 October 2014, 01:35:42 pm
took me a while to work this one out  :o ....lots of people on here not using the back brake  :eek ....then it finally dawned on me ....its all the extra power i have on my silver bike.it needs both brakes to stop it.....yamaha fitted both brakes to all fazers/colours weather they needed them or not   :lol

The faster the bike, the less rear brake you use.

R1 Vs choppers:
Choppers: slow, often only HAVE a rear brake
R1: Isn't the rear brake just for decoration (and setting up for corners)?

Red98, 0; delusion: 1,000,000  :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: slappy on 17 October 2014, 07:14:07 pm
Fitted some R&G  heated grips and took a run out to  Squires at Sherburn. Never switched them on as weather was so mild.
About 40 bikes at Squires, not bad for a Friday afternoon in October, like me probably taking advantage of the mild weather.
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Post by: Dave48 on 17 October 2014, 07:18:52 pm
Battery charged in anticipation of weekend weather! Mild today in Midlands.
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Post by: Anquetil on 18 October 2014, 05:47:20 pm
Drained carbs, applied ACF50, charged battery. Tank already brimmed and fuel stabiliser added. Goodbye to the Fazer for 6 months.
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Post by: Rexr on 18 October 2014, 05:53:24 pm
Put it away for the winter blues.........spent a couple of hours ACF50ing it, optimate on...........cya in the springtime.......now where did I put me book.... :)
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Post by: fazersharp on 18 October 2014, 07:49:11 pm
There are plenty of good riding days through the winter and I dont do wet or even damp
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Post by: midden on 18 October 2014, 07:56:47 pm
Put it away for the winter blues.........spent a couple of hours ACF50ing it, optimate on...........cya in the springtime.......now where did I put me book.... :)
Drained carbs, applied ACF50, charged battery. Tank already brimmed and fuel stabiliser added. Goodbye to the Fazer for 6 months.


Why ACF50 if putting away presumably in garage for winter
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Post by: Anquetil on 18 October 2014, 08:12:58 pm
Kept in an outbuilding, corrugated roof. Sub zero temperatures, lots of condensation. Untreated moisture will creep into cracks and will not freely evaporate. ACF 50 actively ejects moisture from these areas.
I ride 12 months of the year in all conditions. Heavy salting of roads in the Welsh hills so prefer to use my 25 year old XJ600 and cosset the Fazer.
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Post by: fazersharp on 18 October 2014, 08:19:57 pm
Heavy salting of roads in the Welsh hills so prefer to use my 25 year old XJ600 and cosset the Fazer.

Ah ha I see, and yes I have seen even in an open to two sides covered area if it has been cold and quickly gets warm then things that had soaked up the cold like metal parts then "sweat" and you can write your name in them.
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Post by: red98 on 18 October 2014, 08:25:10 pm
Put it away for the winter blues.........spent a couple of hours ACF50ing it, optimate on...........cya in the springtime.......now where did I put me book.... :)
Drained carbs, applied ACF50, charged battery. Tank already brimmed and fuel stabiliser added. Goodbye to the Fazer for 6 months.


Why ACF50 if putting away presumably in garage for winter



 :eek :eek :eek....rode 250ish miles to the stafford show, winters not here yet   :rolleyes
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 18 October 2014, 08:30:45 pm
Put mine away in the garage for two months last winter; Jan and Feb I think. Didn't ride it once in that time. A miserable two months that was! But I kept it taxed and insured on the off-chance that we might have had a couple of decent days. I'll be doing the same this year. Haven't ACF'd it yet, cos like fazersharp, I only really ride in good weather these days, unless I'm caught out. I'll be ACFing mine at the first sign of a freeze though, cos that salt lays around for ages on dry roads too.
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Post by: Anquetil on 18 October 2014, 09:16:01 pm
Frost on the cars last Sunday morning between Mold and St Asaph. Salt has already been put on some roads locally. 15 degrees today, and the same forecast tomorrow, so hope to go for a spin to Llanberis, Caernarfon tomorrow.
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Post by: fazersharp on 18 October 2014, 09:16:39 pm
cos that salt lays around for ages on dry roads too.
Yep somtimes you can see it on M-ways like dust when it is dry, so I wait untill some rain has washed it away, althought we get some crap in this country it never rearly stays the same for long
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Post by: pilgo on 18 October 2014, 09:21:31 pm
Drained carbs, applied ACF50, charged battery. Tank already brimmed and fuel stabiliser added. Goodbye to the Fazer for 6 months.

fuel stabiliser
where's best to buy this? halfords etc? 
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Post by: Rexr on 18 October 2014, 11:46:29 pm
Up here in not so sunny Scotland winter comes around quicker than down south.........the other reason it's gone to bed now is that the tax is out......and I don't ride in the cold weather during this time of the yr...........I have no interest in riding in the cold today was 11 degrees, so far this yr I've done about 3.5k which is more than enough, I prefer to get back on the bike in the springtime with that new bike feeling for the first time..........like fook me I don't remember it being this quick....lol so there u go........it's a toy for the summer  :)
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Post by: Doddsie on 19 October 2014, 01:14:20 am
OK, not being funny or bolshy but why add fuel stabiliser?  Years ago I rode all year round, nowadays I dont, but In 32 years all ive ever done is stick it on an optimate every now and again, and fire it up every 2 weeks or so just to circulate the fuel. Ive never once had a problem. Ive never drained the fuel or added anything to it.
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Post by: Anquetil on 19 October 2014, 08:34:30 am
Doddsie, I have done exactly the same as you over the winter period since the early 70's. ie. starting the engine up and letting it run for a while and keeping the battery well charged. When I bought the Fazer a few years ago and told the dealer that I wouldn't be using it in the winter and it would be standing for around 6 months, he advised me to add fuel stabiliser. He told me that due to the ethanol content in modern fuels, if left standing for many months the fuel may 'go off', a condition known as stale fuel. Petrol containing ethanol is especially subject to absorbing atmospheric moisture, then forming gums,solids, or two phases ( a hydrocarbon phase floating on top of a water-alcohol phase).
  The prescence of these degradation products in fuel tank, lines, carbs, or fuel injection components makes it harder to start the engine, or causes reduced engine performance. On resumption of regular engine use, the buildup is often eventually cleaned cleaned out by the flow of fresh petrol. The addition of a fuel stabiliser to petrol can extend the life of fuel.
  After learning all this I didn't want to risk it so I took the advice and for the sake of a few quid bought fuel stabiliser. Yamalube is what I bought, available from many dealers.
   If I hadn't bought the Fazer I would have carried on as I always have done as I knew nothing about fuel going off. Anyway, you know as much as I do now. Breakfast next, then off for a spin on the XJ600 which has never seen fuel stabiliser ! Have a good day and ride safely everybody.
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Post by: red98 on 19 October 2014, 08:37:13 am
Up here in not so sunny Scotland winter comes around quicker than down south.........the other reason it's gone to bed now is that the tax is out......and I don't ride in the cold weather during this time of the yr...........I have no interest in riding in the cold today was 11 degrees, so far this yr I've done about 3.5k which is more than enough, I prefer to get back on the bike in the springtime with that new bike feeling for the first time..........like fook me I don't remember it being this quick....lol so there u go........it's a toy for the summer  :)




not just in scotland matey......the more fun we have on our bikes in the summer the quicker the winter comes  :\...weather has changed down here in the south, wet and damp, but not cold yet......iam going to see if I can get a few more days out this year   ;)
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Post by: mickvp on 19 October 2014, 08:53:07 am
dried mine off. some savage winds during the night has ripped the cover off my bike (still standing upright though luckily) and it was soaked - se a good wash and dry was in order :)
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Post by: BIG MAC on 19 October 2014, 10:31:19 am
Started it up..

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Post by: MarkWales on 19 October 2014, 11:34:50 am
started and let her run up to temperature

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Post by: Rexr on 19 October 2014, 02:51:41 pm
Up here in not so sunny Scotland winter comes around quicker than down south.........the other reason it's gone to bed now is that the tax is out......and I don't ride in the cold weather during this time of the yr...........I have no interest in riding in the cold today was 11 degrees, so far this yr I've done about 3.5k which is more than enough, I prefer to get back on the bike in the springtime with that new bike feeling for the first time..........like fook me I don't remember it being this quick....lol so there u go........it's a toy for the summer  :)




not just in scotland matey......the more fun we have on our bikes in the summer the quicker the winter comes  :\...weather has changed down here in the south, wet and damp, but not cold yet......iam going to see if I can get a few more days out this year   ;)

It don't bother me having to stop riding at the end of the summer as by then I'm bored with riding more or less the same routes over and over again............ :rolleyes so I have other things to be getting on with over the winter period in the springtime the fazer will have a service new C&S ready for the first ride of 2015.......but in the meantime I'm refurbing and rebuilding the mrs little cb500 so I'll not miss riding the fazer, infact I'll be glad of the rest... :)
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Post by: esetest on 19 October 2014, 04:49:37 pm
Was hoping to go to Hoggin the bridge today , but only had a couple of spare hours , so went down to Cheddar instead . Looking forward to getting the bike ivanised on Thursday , hoping the Hurricane has finished by then .
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Post by: pilgo on 19 October 2014, 08:25:11 pm
Was hoping to go to Hoggin the bridge today , but only had a couple of spare hours , so went down to Cheddar instead . Looking forward to getting the bike ivanised on Thursday , hoping the Hurricane has finished by then .

is your fazer black? and did you have someone riding behind you? if so,i saw ya coming down the Gorge as i was going up!!
 
had been to WSM for the beach race,but finding out it now costs £20 to get in i gave it a swerve,had a double flaked 99 and went for a bimble in the glorious sunshine,out of weston via Banwell to cheddar,up the Gorge to Green ore,turned right towards wells with that amazing view coming down off the mendips of the Avalon valley/Glastonbury Tor,headed towards shepton mallet through croscombe,got on the pilton road towards pyle,past the bath and west show ground and headed towards the A303,hopped onto the A37 then the road towards somerton/compton dundon, got fuel at Glastonbury and went home. cleaned the chain and re lubed it,in case thats my last ride of the year.
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Post by: esetest on 19 October 2014, 09:04:00 pm
Mine is black , there was a bike behind the car behind me though not with me , were you with another bike ,coming up through the Gorge ,  I thought one of them was a Fazer 
Was hoping to go to Hoggin the bridge today , but only had a couple of spare hours , so went down to Cheddar instead . Looking forward to getting the bike ivanised on Thursday , hoping the Hurricane has finished by then .

is your fazer black? and did you have someone riding behind you? if so,i saw ya coming down the Gorge as i was going up!!
 
had been to WSM for the beach race,but finding out it now costs £20 to get in i gave it a swerve,had a double flaked 99 and went for a bimble in the glorious sunshine,out of weston via Banwell to cheddar,up the Gorge to Green ore,turned right towards wells with that amazing view coming down off the mendips of the Avalon valley/Glastonbury Tor,headed towards shepton mallet through croscombe,got on the pilton road towards pyle,past the bath and west show ground and headed towards the A303,hopped onto the A37 then the road towards somerton/compton dundon, got fuel at Glastonbury and went home. cleaned the chain and re lubed it,in case thats my last ride of the year.
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Post by: pilgo on 19 October 2014, 10:38:20 pm
Mine is black , there was a bike behind the car behind me though not with me , were you with another bike ,coming up through the Gorge ,  I thought one of them was a Fazer 
Was hoping to go to Hoggin the bridge today , but only had a couple of spare hours , so went down to Cheddar instead . Looking forward to getting the bike ivanised on Thursday , hoping the Hurricane has finished by then .

is your fazer black? and did you have someone riding behind you? if so,i saw ya coming down the Gorge as i was going up!!
 
had been to WSM for the beach race,but finding out it now costs £20 to get in i gave it a swerve,had a double flaked 99 and went for a bimble in the glorious sunshine,out of weston via Banwell to cheddar,up the Gorge to Green ore,turned right towards wells with that amazing view coming down off the mendips of the Avalon valley/Glastonbury Tor,headed towards shepton mallet through croscombe,got on the pilton road towards pyle,past the bath and west show ground and headed towards the A303,hopped onto the A37 then the road towards somerton/compton dundon, got fuel at Glastonbury and went home. cleaned the chain and re lubed it,in case thats my last ride of the year.

no,i was on my own-black boxeye,last corner as you hit the shops/buildings,if it was you you nodded !!  :lol
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Post by: esetest on 20 October 2014, 12:56:42 pm
I was on a black foxeye , and probably nodded , but getting forgetful in my old age  :'(
Mine is black , there was a bike behind the car behind me though not with me , were you with another bike ,coming up through the Gorge ,  I thought one of them was a Fazer 
Was hoping to go to Hoggin the bridge today , but only had a couple of spare hours , so went down to Cheddar instead . Looking forward to getting the bike ivanised on Thursday , hoping the Hurricane has finished by then .

is your fazer black? and did you have someone riding behind you? if so,i saw ya coming down the Gorge as i was going up!!
 
had been to WSM for the beach race,but finding out it now costs £20 to get in i gave it a swerve,had a double flaked 99 and went for a bimble in the glorious sunshine,out of weston via Banwell to cheddar,up the Gorge to Green ore,turned right towards wells with that amazing view coming down off the mendips of the Avalon valley/Glastonbury Tor,headed towards shepton mallet through croscombe,got on the pilton road towards pyle,past the bath and west show ground and headed towards the A303,hopped onto the A37 then the road towards somerton/compton dundon, got fuel at Glastonbury and went home. cleaned the chain and re lubed it,in case thats my last ride of the year.

no,i was on my own-black boxeye,last corner as you hit the shops/buildings,if it was you you nodded !!  :lol
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Post by: bri h on 20 October 2014, 05:33:05 pm
gave it a good clean and acf,d it. thought about taking the tax disc holder off then realised i would have to clean behind it so ill do that next time. i got a bit extravagent with the acf and after using a cloth i had some on my hands, as soon as i put them in water a waxy film appeared so it does its job. on the other hand the first hint of soap and it was gone so we have to recoat our bikes if we use detergent'
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Post by: Dead Eye on 20 October 2014, 06:33:26 pm
Decided to track down the fault with my heated grips as they haven't worked since I got the bike back after taking it off the road in May. After a lot of fiddling with cables and testing using a multimeter it appears that the relay has given up on life... I mean really... the relay...

It will be easy to replace, but it just wasn't the result I was expecting. Unfortunately, one of my crimps broke off with my heavy handedness so I need to fix that as well - I'd solder it on, but I have no power in my garage and I don't own a gas fuelled soldering iron :(
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Post by: Dead Eye on 24 October 2014, 04:56:56 pm
Received my new Butane powered soldering iron and fixed the heated grips - as well as adding some additional protection to the wires in the form of shrink wrap. My hands were nice and toasty this morning on the way to work, albeit entirely pointless as its actually not too cold outside at the moment.

In other news, the thou ended up on its side yesterday evening after some muppet cage driver decided to ignore the rules of giving way at roundabouts. Thankfully no significant damage, both me and the bike are fine. It just has a slight scratch on the bar end, crash bung and exhaust - fairing and engine casings are perfectly intact and no marks on my helmet either.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 24 October 2014, 05:25:50 pm
Received my new Butane powered soldering iron and fixed the heated grips - as well as adding some additional protection to the wires in the form of shrink wrap. My hands were nice and toasty this morning on the way to work, albeit entirely pointless as its actually not too cold outside at the moment.

In other news, the thou ended up on its side yesterday evening after some muppet cage driver decided to ignore the rules of giving way at roundabouts. Thankfully no significant damage, both me and the bike are fine. It just has a slight scratch on the bar end, crash bung and exhaust - fairing and engine casings are perfectly intact and no marks on my helmet either.

Infuriating - glad to hear you're ok, and no significant damage to the bike.

Are you to be trusted with anything flammable (butane), given your history?  :pokefun   :lol
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Post by: Dead Eye on 24 October 2014, 06:22:05 pm
Yeah... you'd of thought they'd have a "do not sell to" poster with my face on it

Even more concerning is that I bought a butane powered camping stove to use in the kitchen since the electric hobs here are utter shite

So far so good though, nothing else burnt down yet. Plus I get my annual pyromaniacal release with bonfire night coming up ;)
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Post by: helloindustries on 25 October 2014, 01:03:50 am
Today; I finally got the speedo mount shaped how i want it so that the instruments sit as neatly as i can get them.

(http://i.imgur.com/X1oDgmh.jpg?1) (http://i.imgur.com/4kcyl5M.jpg?1)

It's now so snug that i don't even need bolts to hold the speedo on. Still used bolts, though...
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Post by: stevierst on 25 October 2014, 09:31:36 am
Looks very neat! Just gave to use one key in the ignition. Any more will beat your clocks up.
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Post by: red98 on 25 October 2014, 12:40:46 pm
booked the 600 in for a mot...9.15 monday morning...
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Post by: Jacko on 26 October 2014, 02:27:59 pm
Gave a quick clean and refitted belly pan with a view to selling.
Decided I still like it so keeping over winter and think again next March.
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Post by: helloindustries on 26 October 2014, 04:23:05 pm
Went out to Bruntingthorpe airfield to have a look around. From Central Leicester. Fun ride with friends who just got a ZZR.
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Post by: pilgo on 26 October 2014, 06:25:50 pm
went out for a 'quick' ride out on my usual route and ended back at cheddar Gorge,didnt want to go home,so ended up heading to porlock hill,never seen so many bloody pheasants with a death wish !. then i remembered the clocks had gone back,so made a quick dash home via Tiverton and the boring M5-201 miles,great way to spend a few hours on the first day of winter!!
 
roll on spring  :)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 26 October 2014, 07:07:01 pm
Bacon butty run to H's today, cos couldn't be arsed. Nothing of note there. Except a beautiful yellow and black gen 1 Fazer.

 :rollin

Ahem.
Then went to J&S, Swindon. And had another bacon butty.

 :b

Red kites in swarms on the way. Is it time to start shooting them again?  :lol

Looked at that GS1000 again in J&S, but decided if I have another old Jap air cooled thou, I think I'd prefer a Z1R. Remove the fairing, tune it, (turbo!  :b ) some other bits and bobs.

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/TurboZ1R_zps097acb3c.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/TurboZ1R_zps097acb3c.jpg.html)

 Pipedreams, it's all pipe dreams  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: devilsyam on 26 October 2014, 08:26:47 pm
(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/149367_10152565215983800_6409820866893346242_n.jpg?oh=f7068d4679cbc95873ce5b8ec8266db5&oe=54EF2422)

SPENT 6 hours with bristol banger trying to get this to run now suspect a blocked fuel rail
got pissed off and frustrated and took the 06 out to purge the soul

(https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10733956_10152563787783800_5361367656448360797_n.jpg?oh=55bf17ebb4ad6ef451edbbc8d6e39762&oe=54EDB3B6)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 26 October 2014, 10:56:09 pm
(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/149367_10152565215983800_6409820866893346242_n.jpg?oh=f7068d4679cbc95873ce5b8ec8266db5&oe=54EF2422)

SPENT 6 hours with bristol banger trying to get this to run now suspect a blocked fuel rail
got pissed off and frustrated and took the 06 out to purge the soul

(https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10733956_10152563787783800_5361367656448360797_n.jpg?oh=55bf17ebb4ad6ef451edbbc8d6e39762&oe=54EDB3B6)




They look good with the Renthals........just what i need i reckon.


Out of interest what's your preferred method for getting a bit of bite on the bars with the switch gear?....looks nice and neat down there.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: devilsyam on 26 October 2014, 11:09:39 pm
i use 758's love em but you need lower risers - i grind off the nibs then were the switch gear goes 3 wraps of insulation tape and never had em move
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 26 October 2014, 11:25:40 pm
i use 758's love em but you need lower risers - i grind off the nibs then were the switch gear goes 3 wraps of insulation tape and never had em move


Cool, i had the 758's on my old bike and they were nice, i sold them :\ .......ill kid nyself they were the wrong colour for the thou.........[size=78%]i used double sided tape but i got the feeling it wasnt really needed so i might just try insulation tape.[/size]


The standard bars are total shite as i cant get leverage to properly countersteer without being lying on the tank.....if im remotely upright they are just hard work.


Cheers! :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: helloindustries on 26 October 2014, 11:50:17 pm
i use 758's love em but you need lower risers - i grind off the nibs then were the switch gear goes 3 wraps of insulation tape and never had em move

Interesting solution. I had my Renthanls (748's i think) drilled to hold the switches, but i'm not 100% on the positioning.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 27 October 2014, 10:36:02 am
600 passed mot....never failed in 13 year of ownership.not even any advisories  ... :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 27 October 2014, 11:10:02 am
600 passed mot....never failed in 13 year of ownership.not even any advisories  ... :D


Defo future classic material red 8) .............& the bike :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 27 October 2014, 11:13:04 am
600 passed mot....never failed in 13 year of ownership.not even any advisories  ... :D

Doesn't get enough use for anything to wear out  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 27 October 2014, 11:41:33 am
Cheeky welsh foccer    :pokefun..... :lol

lots to wear out in 819 miles ......yep, a full 819 miles in the last year    :o.......must get out more, did a quick blast down the thames valley after the mot so thats another 40 miles     :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JoeRock on 27 October 2014, 11:45:49 am
i use 758's love em but you need lower risers - i grind off the nibs then were the switch gear goes 3 wraps of insulation tape and never had em move


Cool, i had the 758's on my old bike and they were nice, i sold them :\ .......ill kid nyself they were the wrong colour for the thou.........[size=78%]i used double sided tape but i got the feeling it wasnt really needed so i might just try insulation tape.[/size]


The standard bars are total shite as i cant get leverage to properly countersteer without being lying on the tank.....if im remotely upright they are just hard work.


Cheers! :thumbup


Why not do it properly and just drill the bars?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 27 October 2014, 11:47:45 am
Cheeky welsh foccer    :pokefun..... :lol

lots to wear out in 819 miles ......yep, a full 819 miles in the last year    :o.......must get out more, did a quick blast down the thames valley after the mot so thats another 40 miles     :lol

Just goes to show; don't believe a word he says - you can't do a quick blast on a slow red bike  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 27 October 2014, 11:53:34 am
i use 758's love em but you need lower risers - i grind off the nibs then were the switch gear goes 3 wraps of insulation tape and never had em move


Cool, i had the 758's on my old bike and they were nice, i sold them :\ .......ill kid nyself they were the wrong colour for the thou.........[size=78%]i used double sided tape but i got the feeling it wasnt really needed so i might just try insulation tape.[/size]


The standard bars are total shite as i cant get leverage to properly countersteer without being lying on the tank.....if im remotely upright they are just hard work.


Cheers! :thumbup


Why not do it properly and just drill the bars?


A few reasons Joe, i dont have a suitable drill, i'd foc it up for sure & probably drill my fingers, it's difficult to know for sure what position you want the new bars to be in and not drilling them allows for some dynamic adjusting on the hoof, renthal bars are bloody solid plus theres some gumf about how they shouldnt really be drilled because of structural integrity although i dont quite believe that last one.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 27 October 2014, 03:17:27 pm
Had a days holiday so thought as it was such a nice day i'd give my brakes a good service and grease up before the winter weather kicks in.
A few hours later and i was just nipping up the the very last thing before finishing, and one of the rear pad pins wouldn't do up, it just kept rotating.  :'(
I'm a bit miffed by this as i'm not heavy handed, copper grease every bolt and use a torque wrench.
It seems the caliper thread has just given up, the pad pin thread is fine as it's a harder metal.
There was a little bit of bite there so i've Loctite'd it for the time being but it's not ideal.  :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 27 October 2014, 03:41:03 pm
Mmmmmmmm.slow and red used in the same sentence......not seen that before   ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 27 October 2014, 08:59:23 pm
Took the battery off .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Devic on 27 October 2014, 10:03:41 pm
Put my spare Osram H7 bulb in after the dipped beam blew last night and I had to ride back along country roads with a £3.99 candle powered bulb fitted lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 27 October 2014, 11:40:20 pm
Dropped the sump to check the Strainer on the oil pick up as the downpipes are off.
Pleasantly surprised by the condition after 85000 miles :) and nothing untoward in the sump.

Trying to decide what make to go for in the replacement of the original downpipes.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 28 October 2014, 09:33:06 pm
Got bored with just riding it, so decided to crash it for a change  :eek

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6287_zps7c9a7d35.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6287_zps7c9a7d35.jpg.html)

What larks!  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 28 October 2014, 09:46:20 pm
Nöoooooo
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 28 October 2014, 09:58:10 pm
'fraid so  :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 28 October 2014, 10:11:10 pm
Not that I don't care about your leg but how's your bike.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 28 October 2014, 10:22:59 pm
 :lol

Haven't seen it yet, but by all accounts, could be just cosmetic.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 28 October 2014, 10:41:27 pm
And the next question is...... How?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 28 October 2014, 10:42:34 pm
Noooooooooooooooo.....Nick :(

Sorry to hear the shit news

now you get to sit around looking at all the piccies of other bikes and going stir crazy.

hope you're injuries aren't too bad, I hope you weren't wearing jeans.....only fools do that........fools like me :o

Dazza.......send Nick some artistic pics of your missus to get rid some of those crash blues.....I promise I wont look :b

get well soon Nick
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 28 October 2014, 10:43:36 pm
Details..........where, when, why?
Glad you're still with us  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 28 October 2014, 10:49:06 pm
Long story short, misjudged a bend in't dark. Own bleedin fault. BUT just thrown more money at R1 fork conversion  :eek Oh the madness of youth senility  :lol

Oh well, probably wouldn't have been riding much more this year anyway. Fractured tibia, couple of cracked ribs. Oh, and jeans slightly scuffed  :evil

Cheers Nog.

More tomorrow Neil. Bit sore for now  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 28 October 2014, 11:19:53 pm
Bad Luck Nick, Get well soon
You know the story as along as the bikes OK  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 28 October 2014, 11:40:42 pm
Sucks to hear it nick, hope you and the bike have a speedy recovery
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 28 October 2014, 11:58:18 pm
One to cheer you up Nick. 
Have to be careful I don't get the whole thread thrown in to the naughty corner.  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 29 October 2014, 06:27:40 am
Oh hel, and such a pretty yellow bike :'(


All wasps hibernate for the winter 8)


Get fixed soon buddy  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 29 October 2014, 08:51:12 am
Sorry to hear that nick, hope you feel a bit better this morning.......so, R1 fork conversion and a great opportunity to change the colour of your bike   ;)............I cant heal your wounds but if you need help in recovering your bike just give me a call.....take it easy matey.....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fireblake on 29 October 2014, 09:30:27 am
Bad times Nick, I hope your recovery is fast and straightforward. All the best mate.
Nice upshot Dazza.      SCHWING!!!


Mickey
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 29 October 2014, 09:35:30 am
Sorry to hear that nick, hope you feel a bit better this morning.......so, R1 fork conversion and a great opportunity to change the colour of your bike   ;)............I cant heal your wounds but if you need help in recovering your bike just give me a call.....take it easy matey.....

Might well take you up on that Paul  :thumbup

Will phone recovery place today and see if they'll bring it home and if so, how much  :eek
Can't leave it there for long, as I'm sure their storage costs will be extortionate.

So, decided to go H's café for the last bike night of the year on Monday. Kept telling myself to take it easy, as I haven't ridden in the dark for a while. Came to a bend after a stretch of NSL, but was picturing in my mind a different corner for some reason - never ridden this road at night before.  So I had scrubbed some speed (wasn't going very fast anyway), but by the time I realised my mistake, it was too late, as the bend fk'd off sharply to the left. Tried to scrub as much speed as possible, but like a numpty, locked the back, bike skidded, and down we went. Landed full weight on my left side (again!  :'( ). Corner was unlit, although there was a little light from a side road - alas, not enough!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 29 October 2014, 09:53:22 am
Ouch! Police-arranged recovery £150 inc., storage x1 day £10 inc., delivery to home £95 + vat. Oh well, all done, it's coming home today.

Cheers for the offer anyway Paul.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 29 October 2014, 11:50:16 am
Bike is home  :)

Damage:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6288_zps42737cd2.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6288_zps42737cd2.jpg.html)

which means bent fairing frame, but not badly.

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6289_zps41a8ed2a.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6289_zps41a8ed2a.jpg.html)

Got the missing piece - a clean break.

Bungs certainly did their job:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6290_zpsb0796599.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6290_zpsb0796599.jpg.html)

Couple of small scrapes on fuel tank; not even dented  :)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6291_zpsa1dad8b7.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6291_zpsa1dad8b7.jpg.html)

All on LHS, nothing at all on right, bars not even bent, mirror very slight scrape, and that's it. Rideable as is, but tax due now so will SORN it for a month or two.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 29 October 2014, 11:59:17 am
Ouch! You have my every sympathy! At least the damage is light.

Next step - phone Deefer, and get those fairings up to him for fixin'!!

Oh and get well soon too, or whatever.  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 29 October 2014, 12:21:31 pm
Ouch! You have my every sympathy! At least the damage is light.

Next step - phone Deefer, and get those fairings up to him for fixin'!!

Oh and get well soon too, or whatever.  ;)

Thanks mate.

Might just straighten the fairing frame and ride as is for a few months. Might have plans for it next year  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fireblake on 29 October 2014, 01:16:56 pm
Some nice stuff on the Bay, bot sure of quality
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131302925689?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131302925689?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
They make all the other plastics too?


Mickey

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 29 October 2014, 01:34:16 pm
I think all the bodywork is repairable Mickey, so will probably eventually go down that route.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fireblake on 29 October 2014, 09:10:55 pm
Glad to hear it mate.


Mickey
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fireblake on 29 October 2014, 09:19:53 pm
I serviced me old EXUP valve today, eventually. In between the down pours. Only the valve though, the cables can wait for a while as I flooded the cables last year so I know they can wait some.


Mickey
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: helloindustries on 31 October 2014, 12:03:28 am
Today i attempted to adjust left switch position only to find the screws keep rounding. I'll need to fix that.
Also discovered my clutch cable is badly frayed. Waiting on a replacement.
Also also discovered the braided line on the left front calliper has sprung a leak of ... indeterminate enthusiasm, so i cleaned it up and will be keeping an eye on it. Bolt seemed tight, just hoping it won't require a new line.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 31 October 2014, 03:45:12 pm
Took advantage of the mild weather and went for a bimble round the Yorshire moors. Took some piccies on the way back but cannot upload them as my laptop has decided not to recognise my phone anymore.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dakipro on 31 October 2014, 11:00:07 pm
I rode for 2 hours in city traffic, although it doesn't matter as long as I am on the bike :)
And did something creative

(http://norway.dakipro.com/yup-uploadsman/halloween_fazer.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: helloindustries on 31 October 2014, 11:05:43 pm
I rode for 2 hours in city traffic, although it doesn't matter as long as I am on the bike :)
And did something crative

([url]http://norway.dakipro.com/yup-uploadsman/halloween_fazer.jpg[/url])


5 out of 10.
Find a larger pumpkin, hollow, cut visor hole, fit actual visor, wear as helmet for a photo. Then you may claim the remaining 5 points*
*depending on quality of pumpkin helmet.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Doddsie on 31 October 2014, 11:38:22 pm
....Couldnt find a pumpkin!!  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: devilsyam on 01 November 2014, 09:45:05 am
finally got blk/orange fz1 to run combination crushed fuel line and iffy earth connector on pc5 sounds mush crisper with ivans ecu

installed joedaddy map into the monster fz1 as the dynotech custom map was awefull coughed and spluttered all over the shop
joedaddy map much better then spent a good 45 mins trying to get the center stand spring on im wary off doing this as last time i broke me bloody finger


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bri h on 01 November 2014, 04:39:17 pm
decided to fit the new clutch and break lever that arrived from china. the clutch was fine but the brake lever does not fit; save yourselfs 16 quid gents and cive the a wide birth.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bri h on 01 November 2014, 04:53:48 pm
sorry to hear about your off nick. hope you and the bike get better soon.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Roly on 01 November 2014, 05:53:44 pm
After MOT yesterday had a comparing session with my Firestorm....... Different!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: andybesy on 02 November 2014, 03:45:53 pm
Replaced blown headlight bulb, upgrading both to osram nightbreakers while at it.

Were the oem ones labeled phillips?

Oh and a coolant change, couple of weeks back.

Andy
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: greenman on 02 November 2014, 05:07:09 pm
Stared at it through a rain soaked window.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: helloindustries on 02 November 2014, 05:32:35 pm
Stared at it through a rain soaked window.

I know that feel, fazer-bro.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: helloindustries on 04 November 2014, 12:36:57 pm
Today, i replaced my clutch cable. It was in a sad state.

(http://i.imgur.com/IshRSW7.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Rexr on 04 November 2014, 04:43:21 pm
Thought about it for about 30secs then carried on reading my book......................... :lol does that count..???
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 04 November 2014, 09:00:02 pm
bought it  :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 04 November 2014, 09:02:48 pm
bought it  :eek

 :useless

 :lol :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 04 November 2014, 09:17:20 pm
bought it  :eek

 :useless

 :lol :lol :lol :lol

hopefully go and look at it tomorrow not collecting it till at least next week :D

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 06 November 2014, 09:14:42 am
Stuck LED lamps in my clocks after the bulb under the speedo went last night - made passing speed cameras in the dark interesting.  Found some stainless allen bolts the same size as my clutch and brake lever perch ones so fitted those, looks better than the furry yamaha faded green ones...


Topped up the oil...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 06 November 2014, 03:49:20 pm
Stuck LED lamps in my clocks after the bulb under the speedo went last night - made passing speed cameras in the dark interesting.



I have to ask....... How?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 06 November 2014, 03:58:06 pm
Stuck LED lamps in my clocks after the bulb under the speedo went last night - made passing speed cameras in the dark interesting.



I have to ask....... How?


In the dark with no light under the speedo you can't see exactly where the needle is.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilgo on 06 November 2014, 04:26:29 pm
Recieved my lush R6 shock upgrade from kebab19, well packaged and bang on time, cheers mate  :thumbup

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 06 November 2014, 04:44:24 pm





Very Nice Pilgo.......sexy stuff......the little 600 will be formidable with that shock on it. 8)


Im getting pissed off with this rain in Wales now....every foccing day!........& i still dream of one last run on my thou...........the baby scuppered my plans last week on the only sunny day we had.




But alas!!!!!.......sunday might be sunny :sun .......could it be i wonder.


Fingers foccing crossed!





Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 06 November 2014, 04:46:22 pm
Bah, screw the rain and get out there anyway :P That's what I've been doing... and it has nothing to do with the fact that my bike is my only form of transport at the moment...  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: helloindustries on 06 November 2014, 05:01:39 pm
Recieved my lush R6 shock upgrade from kebab19, well packaged and bang on time, cheers mate  :thumbup

Jelly level = Over 9000.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: helloindustries on 07 November 2014, 02:55:10 pm
Had my steering looked at. Felt way too light. Turned out to be a loose bearing.
All fixed now. Not scary any more.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Rexr on 07 November 2014, 05:07:12 pm
Started to put the bike back to stock ready to sell in the springtime............ :( (due to shoulder injury) does anyone know if there's a rubber seal under the stock screen...???
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bri h on 07 November 2014, 05:33:54 pm
Couldnt sleep last night so went to the tower to see the poppys at 2 30 am.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Nebuchernezzer on 08 November 2014, 09:07:07 am
I made this for it. But the missus was snoozing on the lounge and probably wouldn't have liked being rocked by bike noise downstairs so I didn't actually use it yet :(
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/Nebuchernezzer/Mobile%20Uploads/20141108_171730_zpsc3bb6200.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Nebuchernezzer/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141108_171730_zpsc3bb6200.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: helloindustries on 08 November 2014, 02:24:35 pm
I made this for it. But the missus was snoozing on the lounge and probably wouldn't have liked being rocked by bike noise downstairs so I didn't actually use it yet :(
([url]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/Nebuchernezzer/Mobile%20Uploads/20141108_171730_zpsc3bb6200.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Nebuchernezzer/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141108_171730_zpsc3bb6200.jpg.html[/url])


You made underfloor heating?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: BIG MAC on 08 November 2014, 02:55:20 pm
Is that the large wooden screen windscreen washer option for the Fazark?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Nebuchernezzer on 08 November 2014, 03:53:30 pm
It's so I can change my indicator fluid on all corners simultaneously ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 08 November 2014, 04:03:58 pm
And the brake light cooling assy?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 08 November 2014, 05:39:42 pm





Oi Christo & Big Mac




This is the  :faz  thread boys.


You should know better Christo you've already been kicked out and been forced to create your own thread for non believers.....(the Christo Caliphate).


Big Mac....you're leading him on a dark path.......one that i dont think we are yet ready for :evil
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 09 November 2014, 09:41:21 pm
Went for a 70 mile spin today, first decent dry run with the new Pilot Road 4s. What an improvement over the Pilot road 3s on the 1000, they are like sports tyres with the level of grip and feel. 

If only they did a 110/70 17 for the 600. :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Nebuchernezzer on 09 November 2014, 11:50:52 pm
Quote
And the brake light cooling assy?

I've got one of these http://www.carcareshop.com.au/productImages/2983_TTP.jpg to refill the brake light reservoir without having to bleed it after ;).

Quote
If only they did a 110/70 17 for the 600.

110...hrmm now that you say that I think mine has a 120 front on it....doesn't seem to handle oddly but it is the tyre the bike came with so perhaps it'd be much nicer with the 'proper' 110 on it?
Something else for me to look into...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 10 November 2014, 06:31:51 pm

went to collect it :D

place in sherburn - back over the top via tadcaster and a59 :D

the countdown thingy when fuel bars flash  wtf - too posh for me :D

bit vibey at 70 so need to do 80+ everywhere  :D

did 115 miles from flash to flash and 10 miles on flash - on a tenner 61 mpg apparently

whos bright idea was it to bolt the rad cap on  :'(

comfy tho - i like - need to fix horn and wire the light on together now
(http://s999.photobucket.com/user/shamone67/media/Picture784.jpg)
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Post by: helloindustries on 10 November 2014, 06:35:04 pm
I coated it in ACS.
It's going to be SO satisfying to give it a very detailed clean come the end of February.
Then it might be time to finish the bike.
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Post by: pilgo on 10 November 2014, 08:27:26 pm
moved it in the pitch black from its usual parking place to another as im having my shelter built tomorow and the bike would be in the way, so 2  covers,a disc lock and a gert chain and lock through the back wheel over the saddle,all had to come off,move the bike,then replace it all. (and had to text the girl who uses the yard to get to her flat and tell her ive blocked the path to her flat so she doesnt walk into it in the dark and now torrential somerset rain !!  :lol )
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Post by: red98 on 10 November 2014, 09:22:29 pm
getting a bit damp now so found and fitted the bike covers.....600 is sorn'd now but got the thou for any good weather days we get  :)
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Post by: bri h on 11 November 2014, 08:45:03 pm
Fitted r&g tail tidy.
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Post by: Rexr on 13 November 2014, 04:58:05 pm
Made the decision to sell the fazer in the springtime......
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Post by: lew600fazer on 13 November 2014, 05:38:20 pm
Mate(900 Hornet) and I went for a 100 miler in glorious sunshine here on the Costa Blanca. Must remember to seek out the winter gloves it is getting a bit cooler here now. Just a nice meander around the mountain roads and a bite of lunch.
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Post by: Rexr on 15 November 2014, 12:39:06 am
Refitted the stock orange indicator lenses and bulbs, also took the givi arms and plate off and refitted the grab handles.....
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Post by: hairnet on 15 November 2014, 06:13:26 pm
nowt today apart from put lock in box to go town later on it

bought bargain givi box from liverpool on tuesday - can confirm itll do genuine 135 mph :D

possibly more - i wimped :D
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Post by: NorthWestern on 15 November 2014, 06:20:49 pm
Checked the air filter, made some fairing bolts for some I had missing, adjusted chain, rerouted clutch cable that I noticed was wrong since putting r1 forks on. Contemplating getting another bike so I can take the time to strip the thou'
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Post by: Dead Eye on 15 November 2014, 07:18:00 pm
Got round to balancing the carbs on my Gen 1 - definitely pulls smoother now, but the bars have picked up some vibrations which make my hands go numb, doh

Then as there was some sun, I went out and picked up a friend before doing some exploration of my local roads for the first time :) It's been about 7 or 8 weeks since I last went out on a leisure ride
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Post by: Rexr on 15 November 2014, 07:28:55 pm
nowt today apart from put lock in box to go town later on it

bought bargain givi box from liverpool on tuesday - can confirm itll do genuine 135 mph :D

possibly more - i wimped :D

My e450 givi top box was still on it's monolock plate while I was doing 145mph...... :lol
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Post by: hairnet on 16 November 2014, 11:56:39 am
LOL REX

utterly failed at attempting the clutch cable - ya need hands like a watchmaker  :eek

gonna go and do two pic challenge thingies in a bit onthe way to tesco for cake :D


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Post by: Dead Eye on 16 November 2014, 12:41:16 pm
Mmmm.... cake....
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Post by: hairnet on 16 November 2014, 01:16:36 pm
cake happened :D i have aLL the custard donuts :D

memorial opp gorse hill park

then manchester cathedral
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Post by: Rexr on 16 November 2014, 02:18:25 pm
Took the R6 shock and dog bones off and replaced with the stock shock and dog bones, giving the underneath a right good clean, just got to replace the Mivv exhaust with the stock one and then in a couple of weeks time fit the chain n sprockets and oil change and she'll be ready for selling in the springtime... :)
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Post by: noggythenog on 16 November 2014, 05:41:42 pm
Well i wasnt actually thinking about biking coz i reckon tiesday will be my day for that but then i seen hairnets nice shiney FZ6 out n about and i thought yeh the weather aint bad so i went out for a little pembrokeshire jont......some really shite roads and then some really nice ones where i managed some proper cornering.......still no grit which is nice but the roads are still a state.


Ended up mooching about.....went to Plumstone mountain, st davids and then Porthgain where i got all arty farty.


So etimes you gotta slow down to see the gems.....like riding a blue bike :b
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Post by: noggythenog on 16 November 2014, 05:47:50 pm
Few more while im on it.
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Post by: noggythenog on 16 November 2014, 06:08:13 pm
Bla
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Post by: noggythenog on 16 November 2014, 06:09:16 pm
Bla
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Post by: noggythenog on 16 November 2014, 06:12:24 pm
Foccing bla
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Post by: esetest on 16 November 2014, 07:22:23 pm
Cleaned the brake caliper pistons front and  back ( thanks to the advice on this forum ) , cleaned and lubed the chain , hosed the bike off and gave it a liberal coating of GT85 , WD40 down the barrel and key , put the battery on charge for an hour and refitted it to the bike , checked the oil and coolant levels , started the bike up and ran it for 20mins , checked the tyre pressures and topped them up , checked the lights , indicators and horn , took the battery back off  .
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Post by: NorthWestern on 16 November 2014, 07:27:41 pm
Cleaned out my scotoiler that had some white crud in it, the job entailed having to plane a door...
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Post by: red98 on 17 November 2014, 07:45:17 pm
not today but saturday...rode upto PDQ dyno in taplow,berkshire and spotted these two....the z's for sale for a cool 8,000......
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Post by: noggythenog on 18 November 2014, 08:01:52 pm

Stunning last day of my biking season. Cold, sunny and very scenic with some new top class roads explored. Well worth the petrol and with the added bonus of no walking, running or cycling or any other fit shit.


Big thanks to Dave48 for letting me know about the Mountain road to Machynlleth which was really sublime.


Did a couple hundred miles in the end going Llandovery to Beulah to Rhayader and then as far as Llanidloes before taking the B4518 for a few miles which me and Pilgo did before, and then going proper off piste only armed with a google earth image in my mind. Eventually found the Mountain road which is for sure on my favourite roads list now and I'm so chuffed i forced myself out today to find it. Such a good surface compared to the mainstream roads, very smooth and flat.


Enjoyed a nice blast back down the Welsh coast on what seemed like a set of new tyres......ok i know this is bullshit as my tyres are completely shot but I'm just trying to portray a sense that i had.....totally relaxed and feeling like the tyres were somehow rounder on the corners....the heated grips on my hands making me feel like the tyres were in fact heated.....a state of mind really....almost like i was on a lathe and turning my tyres as i rode to make them ride better...shqving them off as i went.


I've always been this way......50 miles minimum to warm up yet after a couple hundred miles I'm in the groove...& that's the tragedy of the story.....I'm getting good when I'm getting sore.......arguably id be far better on a comfier bike. I wish i could ride like that within half an hour of every ride but i just don't...that is why the thou is wasted on me.


Anyway i spent far too long taking pics but i hope i got a couple you like.

Sent from my Fazer
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 18 November 2014, 08:07:33 pm
Hmmm, think I've done that road...Got a route?
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Post by: unfazed on 18 November 2014, 10:28:32 pm
Noggy, what do you mean "Last day"?????
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Post by: noggythenog on 19 November 2014, 01:41:09 pm
Noggy, what do you mean "Last day"?????


Out of tax at the end of the month im afraid.....i usually dont ride around this time but it has been so warm.....im not likely to ride much more into winter as all my gear is summer stuff...i was a tad freezing by time i got home yesterday.


Just took a look at the bike after yesterday......foccin filthy!!!


Plus my rear tyre is defo shot now.




Tim to get the bucket of suds out.
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Post by: unfazed on 19 November 2014, 06:11:19 pm
Nice to see you are using all the tyre  :lol

With the amount of crap on the roads it will take a full day to clean mine :'(
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Post by: noggythenog on 19 November 2014, 06:16:51 pm
Nice to see you are using all the tyre  :lol

With the amount of crap on the roads it will take a full day to clean mine :'(


What can i say.


Since becoming a chicken stripper things just havent been the same :lol
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Post by: Nebuchernezzer on 20 November 2014, 10:31:14 am
Balanced my cards for the third time. First time used multiple tube and t piece method,  bike sucked all the oil out straight away.
Then tried some vacuum gauges but they weren't accurate enough.
Today used some water in some glass coffee jars, I feel I got it pretty good.  God damn those adjustment screws are touchy though,  I was like turn 1mm, rev,  oh it's out the other way,  adjust adjust... Chased it around for like 45 minutes... See how it goes on the way to work tomorrow. Glad I put the bung back in my yoshi can,  it would have been damn loud in the shed (and for the missus up above in the house and for the neighbours like 4m away...)
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Post by: Dave48 on 20 November 2014, 12:22:43 pm
Removed the centre stand,cleaned/degreased/removed surface rust then applied 2 coats Hammerite smoothrite black from aerosol can. Also cleaned return spring and pivot bolts & nuts. Will refit tomorrow once paint has hardened a tad with nice clean grease. Preventive maintenance is the way to go. Also took opportunity to clean up frame,rear suspension pivot area- no rust on my baby! :lol
Noggy was glad you found & rode the mountain road to Macynlleth-I dont understand how these minor roads have such good surfaces but Im not complining. Also glad you managed to get that final ride in before you get overtaken by Atlantic lows moving in over Pembrokeshire!
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Post by: andybesy on 20 November 2014, 02:24:16 pm
Basic service/clean of brake callipers and new pads ready for winter.

Andy
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Post by: Dead Eye on 20 November 2014, 06:17:12 pm
Got round to check my tyre pressures... I know its a simple thing but important, I'd just been busy and the bike hadn't felt off... which is somewhat surprising given that they were 25F / 31R  :eek :eek :eek

Got them set back to a healthy 36F / 42R and it was definitely noticeable... can feel a lot more of the bumps on the road haha
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Post by: fazersharp on 21 November 2014, 08:50:46 am
Removed the centre stand,cleaned/degreased/removed surface rust then applied 2 coats Hammerite smoothrite black from aerosol can. Also cleaned return spring and pivot bolts & nuts. Will refit tomorrow once paint has hardened a tad with nice clean grease. Preventive maintenance is the way to go. Also took opportunity to clean up frame,rear suspension pivot area- no rust on my baby! :lol

This is on my list of jobs to do - as you say preventive more than anything, do you have any tips, what to look out for, wisdom on the job? is it best to totally remove rust back down to bare metal or is hammerite best on light non flaking surface rust. Do you first use a primer.
Also I have thought perhaps spraying ACF 50 inside the stand tubes somehow, so now yours is off is there any where that you can gain access so this can be done. 
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Post by: Dave48 on 21 November 2014, 09:32:08 am
Removed the centre stand,cleaned/degreased/removed surface rust then applied 2 coats Hammerite smoothrite black from aerosol can. Also cleaned return spring and pivot bolts & nuts. Will refit tomorrow once paint has hardened a tad with nice clean grease. Preventive maintenance is the way to go. Also took opportunity to clean up frame,rear suspension pivot area- no rust on my baby! :lol

This is on my list of jobs to do - as you say preventive more than anything, do you have any tips, what to look out for, wisdom on the job? is it best to totally remove rust back down to bare metal or is hammerite best on light non flaking surface rust. Do you first use a primer.
Also I have thought perhaps spraying ACF 50 inside the stand tubes somehow, so now yours is off is there any where that you can gain access so this can be done.
Depends on the extentof corrosion,I guess.The really important section is the curved bridge piece that braces the 2 stand legs. Light surface rust can be removed but if its gone wafer thin or seriously perforated then prob best to get a new section welded in-thats assuming the legs are in good condition and can take a welded joint either side..Warning signs of a weakening stand are increasing difficulty rolling bike onto stand as the legs move out of alignment.
Dont neglect this symptom as the ultimate disaster is when the stand collapses & the bike goes down incurring further(expensive) damage to levers,bodywork etc etc.
While the bolts are out gives you a chance to clean up, also check condition of springs(one inside the other), finally reassembling with fresh grease . Best to fit both ends of spring & then offer up stand to frame-saves hassle trying to stretch spring over locating eyes.
Dont think you will be able to get ACF 50 inside unless you make a small hole. Good luck :lol
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Post by: Dave48 on 21 November 2014, 09:35:47 am
Sorry forgot to add... no need for primer with Hammerite . Just remove worst of rust,any old flaking paint
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Post by: fazersharp on 21 November 2014, 10:03:12 am
Thanks.
I think my stand is as good as yours- many people would not touch as they would say its fine, there is only a little surface rust on the joining bar, I did the side stand this year.
I wonder if a tiny hole the size of the thin spray tube would do any harm once re filled, but if there is no way to get it in there then there is no way it can rust from the inside in the first place is there ! which is what I would be trying to prevent.
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Post by: devilsyam on 22 November 2014, 06:11:39 pm
fitted a quieter can

(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/1507702_10152619170793800_6199812655654380234_n.jpg?oh=ec74701ec674e622eb5d6a860c196fd3&oe=5518E5E8)
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Post by: noggythenog on 22 November 2014, 06:15:24 pm
Thanks.
I think my stand is as good as yours- many people would not touch as they would say its fine, there is only a little surface rust on the joining bar, I did the side stand this year.
I wonder if a tiny hole the size of the thin spray tube would do any harm once re filled, but if there is no way to get it in there then there is no way it can rust from the inside in the first place is there ! which is what I would be trying to prevent.


I gave my 600 stand a good old sanding down of the surface and lathered on a couple coats of Hammerite direct to rust paint with a brush......it looks pretty ood actually.


Plus it is for sale :b
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Post by: noggythenog on 22 November 2014, 06:20:42 pm
fitted a quieter can

(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/1507702_10152619170793800_6199812655654380234_n.jpg?oh=ec74701ec674e622eb5d6a860c196fd3&oe=5518E5E8)


I can only imagine it is as quiet as farting through a pillow :lol


Get rid o those pillion pegs Devilsyam...they look like the claws in one of those cuddly toy grabbing lucky dip shithouse thingies :b


Unless you take a pillion.......in which case they make sense. :D
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Post by: devilsyam on 22 November 2014, 06:21:58 pm
yep i do carry pillion
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Post by: Grahamm on 23 November 2014, 01:18:08 am
Swapped out the OEM Regulator/ Rectifier for a new one (well, from a breakers, but only done 9,000 miles) to see if that will fix the problem of the battery not charging.

Unfortunately, when I went out this evening, it was humid and wet and, once again, a few hours later, the bike would turn over but not fire so ended up having to bump it :(
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Post by: slimwilly on 23 November 2014, 07:20:07 am
Swapped out the OEM Regulator/ Rectifier for a new one (well, from a breakers, but only done 9,000 miles) to see if that will fix the problem of the battery not charging.

Unfortunately, when I went out this evening, it was humid and wet and, once again, a few hours later, the bike would turn over but not fire so ended up having to bump it :(


Battery maybe ?
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Post by: esetest on 23 November 2014, 12:14:27 pm
Removed the rear wheel  ,  to drop off at the garage  tomorrow  to get the wheel bearings replaced . Whilst the wheel is off , decided to clean off 4 years of crud from the inside of the swing arm and chain guard .
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Post by: hairnet on 23 November 2014, 01:16:05 pm
Went anglezarke
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Post by: red98 on 23 November 2014, 02:54:30 pm
Nothing and errrrr .....nothing    :o
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Post by: Fazafou on 23 November 2014, 04:34:35 pm
Put the shock sock on and a good coat of carnuba wax over the paintwork ready for winter.
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Post by: Grahamm on 24 November 2014, 11:52:59 am
Swapped out the OEM Regulator/ Rectifier for a new one (well, from a breakers, but only done 9,000 miles) to see if that will fix the problem of the battery not charging.

Unfortunately, when I went out this evening, it was humid and wet and, once again, a few hours later, the bike would turn over but not fire so ended up having to bump it :(

Battery maybe ?

Already did that last month as people kept telling me that was the problem (see my other threads on this)...
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Post by: noggythenog on 24 November 2014, 03:01:04 pm
Quick squirt down to my local beach.


Filled up the tank.



Washed it


Stored it in its manger


Battery out




& 1 whole season without falling off :lol


Bike still for sale if anyone is interested....£2500 xmas bargain.
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Post by: hairnet on 24 November 2014, 05:09:27 pm
moved it out the garage

moved handlebars

realised i didnt have a 10mm to adjust gear lever

sold kwak

put fazer back in garage


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Post by: slimwilly on 24 November 2014, 06:00:04 pm
Quick squirt down to my local beach.


Filled up the tank.



Washed it


Stored it in its manger


Battery out




& 1 whole season without falling off :lol


Bike still for sale if anyone is interested....£2500 xmas bargain.

how many gears its got mate?  will it do a ton ?
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Post by: esetest on 24 November 2014, 06:19:03 pm
Had the rear wheel bearings replaced .
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Post by: helloindustries on 24 November 2014, 07:58:34 pm
Serviced my brakes. They were pretty gunked up. All clean and ready for winter now.
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Post by: esetest on 25 November 2014, 09:49:58 am
Checked the swing arm for up and down and side to side play , refitted rear wheel , adjusted chain  .
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Post by: helloindustries on 26 November 2014, 02:30:15 pm
Got some hot-grips fitted.

(http://i.imgur.com/ZDIWyFe.jpg?1)
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Post by: Robbie8666 on 27 November 2014, 10:05:43 am
fired her up last night & rode into work this morning.. not sure whether its my new boots or what but back brake didn't seem to be working so was riding very gingerly. gonna get one of blokes i work with to take it out at lunchtime to see if it just me or the bike!

what ever the problem with rear brakes was it gone as took her for a spin at lunchtime and they all good now.. I'm putting it down to rider error and the fact I'm wearing different pair of boots today and feet may have been resting differently on pegs!!
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Post by: pilgo on 27 November 2014, 02:22:24 pm
put the battery back on and checked the tyre pressures before my bimble up to the NEC tomorow for the bike show
 
13 degree's,dry and mild at the end of november-bloody global warming eh ?!   8)
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Post by: Dead Eye on 27 November 2014, 02:36:24 pm
I'll give you mild, but it certainly hasn't been dry in my neck of the woods recently...

Definitely having to be more cautious on the roads as they seem rather greasy at the moment...
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Post by: slimwilly on 27 November 2014, 06:44:16 pm
put the battery back on and checked the tyre pressures before my bimble up to the NEC tomorow for the bike show
 
13 degree's,dry and mild at the end of november-bloody global warming eh ?!   8)


Only 8 degrees here in the west midlands today
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Post by: hairnet on 27 November 2014, 10:32:22 pm
was gonna ride to hull get ferry then ride to zandvoort for a trackday

they wont let bikes on so will have to go in the car

ferry is 100 quid return inc cabin so with 4 sesions at 25 euros a pop - still cheaper than silverstone or oulton here :D


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Post by: Nebuchernezzer on 28 November 2014, 04:58:44 am
Rode my fazer through this storm yesterday....riding in hail is fun...i go down that road at the bottom of shot to and from work...didn't quite make it home before it hit sadly...
(http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2012/11/26/1226520/726255-storm-hits-brisbane.jpg)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 28 November 2014, 01:17:42 pm
Replaced the bent fairing/reg-rect bracket (cheers b1k3rdude  :thumbup ). Everything now looks as if it's aligned pretty well, though no doubt it'll all buzz like hell. Closer inspection of the main damage on the fairing is starting to lead me to believe it's something I could fix myself if I'm not worried about having a perfect job. The cracks can be closed quite neatly with just a little pressure, and no chunks have broken off. I'd be more interested in a proper repair if it wasn't for the cost of fresh paintwork, but I reckon I could get it looking "reasonable" by just touching it in after repair, assuming I can find a half decent colour match.

Seat was sticking a little on the catches where it took a bash on the tail unit, but a little selective bashing of a slightly bent lug seems to have solved that issue.
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Post by: MarkWales on 28 November 2014, 04:46:07 pm
Put the Battery back on and started her up - also checked oil levels and tyre pressures in readiness for a trip to the NEC in the morning.

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Post by: slimwilly on 28 November 2014, 04:55:37 pm
Replaced the bent fairing/reg-rect bracket (cheers b1k3rdude  :thumbup ). Everything now looks as if it's aligned pretty well, though no doubt it'll all buzz like hell. Closer inspection of the main damage on the fairing is starting to lead me to believe it's something I could fix myself if I'm not worried about having a perfect job. The cracks can be closed quite neatly with just a little pressure, and no chunks have broken off. I'd be more interested in a proper repair if it wasn't for the cost of fresh paintwork, but I reckon I could get it looking "reasonable" by just touching it in after repair, assuming I can find a half decent colour match.

Seat was sticking a little on the catches where it took a bash on the tail unit, but a little selective bashing of a slightly bent lug seems to have solved that issue.


Thats good Nick..we may be able to repeat our |GLoucester Cheddear trip this December again
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 28 November 2014, 05:33:20 pm
Well, it's SORN'd at the moment Bill, but can soon change that when I'm fit enough to ride again. I hope we get some decent weather through the winter months, maybe get in a couple of decent rides.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 29 November 2014, 03:06:04 pm
Gave it a thorough wash and polish. Can now get my knee bent far enough to get my foot on the rest, but it's pretty uncomfortable still, so a few more days yet before I can ride it. Will tax it on Monday so it's all good to go though.
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Post by: red98 on 29 November 2014, 04:01:16 pm
Good to hear your making progress nick   :thumbup

me....took a short bimble on the thou to see mumsy....not in so only one thing to do.....down to the local yam dealer and have a look at the MT range.....first impressions after sitting on both, small and light, did'nt realise the 07 was a twin cylinder........really did like the flat tracker MT09..this one had an aftermarket exhaust for a wapping £1300 extra  :eek
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Post by: dazza on 29 November 2014, 04:18:33 pm
Yes,  good to hear you're on the mend Nick.
Fitted the handguards back on to keepy little pinkie's warm and the New seat to stop my arse going numb,  feels a lot firmer.  I like it but with the extra padding I'm having to think more about the camber of the ground when I stop. ( short arse syndrome).
Then had a soul lifting rideout in the glorious winter sun.
Ahhh,  that feels better.  :)
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Post by: esetest on 29 November 2014, 05:02:43 pm
Went for a 30 mile ride around Bristol , to test the brakes and rear wheel , .
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 29 November 2014, 05:15:26 pm
Good to hear your making progress nick   :thumbup


Yes,  good to hear you're on the mend Nick.

Thanks peeps   :)

MT09..this one had an aftermarket exhaust for a wapping £1300 extra  :eek

WTF?! Full system I take it? What make?

I was itching to get out on the bike today. First decent riding day we've had for a while. Was very tempted to tax it today and try it, but good sense prevailed.

Was in my local car and bike accessories shop yesterday. They have an immaculate Street Triple for sale (belongs to a customer, they don't actually do full bike sales) at £5950. Was very tempted by that too. Money trying to burn a hole in my bank account  :b  Have to remember what it's for though, unless I want to live in a tent for the rest of my life  :(


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Post by: red98 on 29 November 2014, 06:47:22 pm
That was for full system nick, cant remember make but it was one of the top ones...I was offered test rides on both the 7 and 9 but didnt have time today......the 7 is bike of the year so that will be interesting, a twin cylinder 700c but the sales guy who ive known for a few years said I would'nt notice riding it.....sitting on both the 9 was a bit uncomfortable for me, very narrow seat, the 7 was better, cant see either being good for touring....looking forward to a test ride....
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Post by: noggythenog on 29 November 2014, 08:00:28 pm
That was for full system nick, cant remember make but it was one of the top ones...I was offered test rides on both the 7 and 9 but didnt have time today......the 7 is bike of the year so that will be interesting, a twin cylinder 700c but the sales guy who ive known for a few years said I would'nt notice riding it.....sitting on both the 9 was a bit uncomfortable for me, very narrow seat, the 7 was better, cant see either being good for touring....looking forward to a test ride....


Music to my ears Red and everything i hear about the 7 is the same about how awesome it is.


But lets face it....the 09 has more street cred and looks a little bit better although neither are pretty bikes really.


Now that ive disounted selling a kidney on Apage's advice due to the fact i drink too foccing much well i reckon that through all the hard work that i have done over the years and all the hard work i continue to do and by all accounts the zero actual holidays i've had over the last 15 years...going to scotland to visit the parents doesnt count as a holiday really and skiing in Bavaria also doesnt count coz that was subsidised by the army........& the fact that my clothes all come from TK max or sports world.......


Well anyway you get the point......i reckon that maybe its not too much to ask that little young me could dispose of say £100 a month for 3 years to own a nice pukka bling new bike eh..........lets say i forget about life insurance for another 3 years and also that ill have a micro nog in january.......i know folk on the dole that have kids & they spen £100 a month on smokes & drugs & sky TV so why the fuck shouldnt i enjoy something....




I digress again :lol ........but £100 a month basically means that by next summer i could chop in the FZ & get an MT07 easily peasily.........or if i somehow save up say 2k too then i could have a mighty MT09.......& 3 years later ill be sat here having paid off my trusty Skoda, my shiny new MT......plus have a 3 year Pride and joy.....& a kid to look after ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 29 November 2014, 08:44:24 pm
Not going to read back through your posts noggy, iam 52 and just dont have the time  :lol....have you test ridden any of them yet ?.....from what the salesman was saying today the 7 is the better buy and at £5400  ( I think  :o ) sounds like a bargain.....  cant see the point in paying out the extra for the nine, if gossips correct the 7 does it all.....bit like my old boxeye but not as fast....
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Post by: noggythenog on 29 November 2014, 08:54:09 pm
Xactly Red 8)


You got it back to front...believe it or not




They are 4500 new.


Oh yes


Boxeye of the future...without box eyes :b
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Post by: slimwilly on 29 November 2014, 09:01:24 pm
Noggy,,Red is the dyslexic partial sighted foccer on here,,,he's alright though,,bless him , the'yre doing bingo in his home about this time so he wont be on for a while :lol




Tonight i took the cover off the Fz1s, put trickle charger on for a while,,i'm gonna ride up to Coventry tomorrow and meet my mate,them car it to the NEC show.


Can size up the helmets and then order by post,,unless they can beat them online sellers.


See what other goodies are lurking at the show.


Looking forward to the ride .
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Post by: red98 on 29 November 2014, 09:15:08 pm
DOH wrong again  :o......iam in south bucks though noggy, where all the rich foccers live, parhaps the yam stealers round here have loaded the prices.....either that or iam a forgetfull old foccer.......what I do remember though, the 7's cheaper than the 9    :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 29 November 2014, 09:21:56 pm
Washed it ready for another week of rootin' tootin' commutin'
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Post by: fazersharp on 29 November 2014, 10:33:18 pm
Thought about going for a spin but it was a bit damp
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: taylor on 29 November 2014, 10:43:13 pm
gave it a good clean, then a blast around the local roads,70, some nob in a car pulled out in front of me,  back wheel in the air nearly my last post. :(
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Post by: hairnet on 30 November 2014, 12:46:57 pm
Went to aldi
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 30 November 2014, 12:54:11 pm
Went to aldi

I knew there was a reason I bought a bike  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 30 November 2014, 10:14:53 pm
fitted a new mudguard "from ebay" so had to drill out the holes some more and fitt the fender extender ,then polished the life out of her and headed to west cork,and successfully learned the art of clutching up in 2nd gear :) christ when you look down and your approaching 100 mph and your wheel is only coming down ha ha some crack . gen 1 :faz  rocks
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Post by: unfazed on 30 November 2014, 10:29:39 pm
fitted a new mudguard "from ebay" so had to drill out the holes some more and fitt the fender extender ,then polished the life out of her and headed to west cork,and successfully learned the art of clutching up in 2nd gear :) christ when you look down and your approaching 100 mph and your wheel is only coming down ha ha some crack . gen 1 :faz  rocks

Daft as ever I see  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 30 November 2014, 10:32:53 pm
Used it for physio/occupational therapy. Sit on bike. Raise foot to footrest. Lower foot to floor. Repeat until bored.

Not long now!  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 30 November 2014, 10:38:43 pm
fitted a new mudguard "from ebay" so had to drill out the holes some more and fitt the fender extender ,then polished the life out of her and headed to west cork,and successfully learned the art of clutching up in 2nd gear :) christ when you look down and your approaching 100 mph and your wheel is only coming down ha ha some crack . gen 1 :faz  rocks

Daft as ever I see  :lol
its worse im getting i fear  :) [size=78%],[/size]
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 30 November 2014, 10:41:32 pm
fitted a new mudguard "from ebay" so had to drill out the holes some more and fitt the fender extender ,then polished the life out of her and headed to west cork,and successfully learned the art of clutching up in 2nd gear :) christ when you look down and your approaching 100 mph and your wheel is only coming down ha ha some crack . gen 1 :faz  rocks

Daft as ever I see  :lol
its worse im getting i fear  :) [size=78%],[/size]

I had that problem also, never got over it  :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 30 November 2014, 10:43:39 pm
Used it for physio/occupational therapy. Sit on bike. Raise foot to footrest. Lower foot to floor. Repeat until bored.

Not long now!  :)

Do as I did nick and use the crash bung as a footrest, first fright you get will have you bending it fairly fast to the get to the lever in a hurry  :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 30 November 2014, 10:45:57 pm
Used it for physio/occupational therapy. Sit on bike. Raise foot to footrest. Lower foot to floor. Repeat until bored.

Not long now!  :)

Do as I did and use the crash bung as a footrest, first fright you get will have you bending it fairly fast to the get to the lever in a hurry  :rollin

The bungs don't seem to be long enough for that. My feet just slip off of them. I know I could ride it now, and probably be ok, but it's improving daily, so I'll give it another couple of days at least, just to be sure. Just a bit awkward with the gear change still.

Should I say that again? The bungs don't seem......... :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 30 November 2014, 10:58:51 pm
Use Velcro  :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 30 November 2014, 11:10:26 pm
You mean like this?

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6290_zpsb0796599.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6290_zpsb0796599.jpg.html)


 :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 30 November 2014, 11:19:12 pm
Definitely  :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 01 December 2014, 03:57:28 pm
Went to try to start it - no go, just a very faint neutral light  :(

I had a feeling that this battery was on the way out. 9.3V after only sitting in the garage for one month. Got a new one on charge now. If it stays dry tomorrow, I'll pop out for a quick spin.
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Post by: JZS 600 on 01 December 2014, 08:00:05 pm
Stuck yellow head light covers on, very Valentino!


(and works well in the dark night commutes...)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 02 December 2014, 04:27:55 pm
Rode it for the first time in nearly 5 weeks  :D

Only a 15 minute spin to see how I cope, and was ok, but don't reckon I could do much distance just yet. It was fairly uncomfortable on the knee towards the end of that. I could shift back a bit on the seat to relieve it somewhat, or dangle the leg straighter for a bit when not cornering, but needs more time before I can do something like, for instance, test ride a Street Triple  :b

However, after an outpatients appt. at the trauma clinic today, doc has just signed me off for 3 more weeks  :D

Double-edged sword though, as I'm climbing the walls already, and don't expect a lot of great biking weather now.
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Post by: bigbluebear on 02 December 2014, 04:49:42 pm
3 more weeks ya jammy bassa.....you'll have wanked yourself into a coma by the end of it :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 02 December 2014, 05:10:09 pm
3 more weeks ya jammy bassa.....you'll have wanked yourself into a coma by the end of it :lol

You've been monitoring my browsing history again haven't you  :o
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 02 December 2014, 05:12:14 pm
3 more weeks ya jammy bassa.....you'll have wanked yourself into a coma by the end of it :lol

You've been monitoring my browsing history again haven't you  :o

 :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: helloindustries on 02 December 2014, 06:05:35 pm
Finally got to the bottom of my leaky right front brake. Hopefully it'll be the last time...
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Post by: noggythenog on 02 December 2014, 06:12:00 pm
3 more weeks ya jammy bassa.....you'll have wanked yourself into a coma by the end of it :lol


 :rollin :rollin :rollin


It doesn't matter how crippled blokes get theres always the abilty to bang one out :lol


Good to hear that you're getting better Nick....that was me last year as i came off at the start of September i think and then had to read a few months of folks posts about where they'd been.


This year i've only just put the bike away but i wouldn't want to tempt fate by riding through all the shite weather plus all that money you're saving on fuel and stuff can go towards another bike. 8)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 02 December 2014, 08:38:51 pm
Fortunately, I had my stack at the end of "the riding season" (here it comes... :rolleyes), so I got all the best of the year's riding in :D From now until spring the riding will be pretty much limited to dry days with dry roads, so not a lot.

Unfortunately, most of what I would have saved by being off has now been spent on the R1 fork conversion :lol  Plus of course, sick pay isn't a great deal, but at least I do get some.

Weather looking ok for tomorrow, so I might get out again for another brief spin.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 04 December 2014, 02:24:32 pm
Nicks first day back on his bike after a few weeks recuperation, but concerned about the lack of damping on the shock. :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 04 December 2014, 04:54:03 pm
Nicks first day back on his bike after a few weeks recuperation, but concerned about the lack of damping on the shock. :lol




Haha ha ha :lol




Brilliant.




Remember Nick dont get too enthusiastic on that thing or the coppers will get you again :b






"OUTANDABOUTLOOKINGFORNICKCRISP"
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 04 December 2014, 05:05:13 pm
Snapped the choke cable when starting it up this morning :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: YamFazFan on 06 December 2014, 05:17:13 pm
Roads covered in salt grit now,so battery off & put on the optimate for the time being :(.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: HarryHornby on 06 December 2014, 06:22:32 pm
I've not ridden for about 6 weeks so I had to check the tyre pressures and pump them up, give it a wash, charge the battery because it wouldn't start and THEN....blinged it up a little ready for the Whitstable Toy Run tomorrow.


(http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af157/harryhornby/IMG_1516.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 06 December 2014, 06:24:18 pm
All it needs now is big fairy on the top !
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: HarryHornby on 06 December 2014, 06:30:42 pm
CHARMING!!!  :moon   :lol


I prefer to put a big star, rather than a fairy on the top of mine!  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 06 December 2014, 07:17:31 pm



I prefer to put a big star, rather than a fairy on the top of mine!  :D

Touché  !! 
 Well done-- game set and match to HarryHornby
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 07 December 2014, 04:20:04 pm
Wheeled it out of the garage, removed the seat, propped up the tank, and then proceeded to ACF the living shit out of it   :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 08 December 2014, 05:27:41 pm
had moved the bars back towards me

moved them back away :D


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Price0129 on 08 December 2014, 07:11:58 pm
Front forks off dirty oil drained and took fork bottoms to the powder coaters
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Post by: weav on 08 December 2014, 08:05:18 pm
Dressed it up in tinsel and pretended to be santa  :lol , (Reading Toy Run)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 08 December 2014, 10:00:06 pm
had moved the bars back towards me

moved them back away :D


ooh, i was thinking of doing this as i get cramp in my wrists did it not work then, can't really afford renthals.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: lew600fazer on 08 December 2014, 10:26:45 pm
Fell out with the wife, I have had man flu for a few days now. Been going stare crazy stuck inside. Said feck it so got the leathers on and went for a blast over the  The Sierra de Bèrnia/ Alicante mountains. It was a bit cool as you are about 850 metres above sea level.
Anyway had the desired effect and cleared my head, now for a wee hot whiskey and then bed.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 09 December 2014, 05:58:56 pm
had moved the bars back towards me

moved them back away :D


ooh, i was thinking of doing this as i get cramp in my wrists did it not work then, can't really afford renthals.

i usally move them away on naked/straight bar bikes but they were too far away

moved them towards me but they were too close :D

so back they went - not as far this time :D


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: chaz on 14 December 2014, 04:05:32 pm
changed air filter, not before time? 38,840 miles
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 14 December 2014, 05:55:04 pm
It must feel like a new bike  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 14 December 2014, 06:34:40 pm
Cork toy run today, great turnout  met Downey,  lost him in the crowd afterwards :'( :lol

At least the showers stayed away until it was all over.

Absolutely spotless very original 76/77 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Man Mk 1, difficult to tell the exact year due to the old plate. :)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 14 December 2014, 08:20:59 pm
Not quite standard, that Guzzi. Indicators don't look stock (originals were chrome, not black), seat cover not original, mirrors not standard.  :)    :lol  Very nice though.
 
Rode to H's cafe. Not much there. Had sausage and bacon butty. Rode home again. Jeez, I live an exciting life  :rolleyes   
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 14 December 2014, 09:25:15 pm
Well Nick I did say very, I knew the mirrors and seat were not original, but did not notice the indicators until you mentioned them. :)
I rode one back in 78 and frightened the crap out of myself when I locked the rear changing down to quick. Still a cool looking bike. :eek

Nick, if you move to Carlisle, Wales will feel the pinch in the reduction of fuel and police revenue  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 14 December 2014, 09:30:44 pm


Nick, if you move to Carlisle, Wales will feel the pinch in the reduction of fuel and police revenue  :lol

Not to mention the immense revenue loss from all the all-day breakfasts  :lol
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Post by: noggythenog on 14 December 2014, 10:01:50 pm


Nick, if you move to Carlisle, Wales will feel the pinch in the reduction of fuel and police revenue  :lol

Not to mention the immense revenue loss from all the all-day breakfasts  :lol


....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: lew600fazer on 14 December 2014, 10:26:36 pm
Yesterday here in Sunny Spain. Cracking ride just stopped and got the camera out
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 14 December 2014, 10:32:51 pm
I've had an idea! How about we all ride over to Spain, and throw Lew off one of those cliffs for being such a smug git?
No offense Lew, you understand  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 14 December 2014, 10:36:47 pm
I've had an idea! How about we all ride over to Spain, and throw Lew off one of those cliffs for being such a smug git?
No offense Lew, you understand  :lol


I'm in........it looks foccin ama........i mean rubbish........who would wanna be there when they could be.....somewhere.......somewhere with trees & green grass......& horizontal rain.......& meh!!! :( :( :( :'(
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 14 December 2014, 10:46:48 pm
I'll bet Lew really misses horizontal rain. And just to make him feel really homesick, what about ice, and snow, and a bike that rots away from all the salt, and....and....black, threatening skies! Howling winds! Just think, Lew....you missed 144mph gusts in Scotland the other day! Hahahahahahaaaaaarrrrrgh!  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: lew600fazer on 14 December 2014, 11:22:53 pm
Horizontal rain, we had a thunder storm earlier tonight right overhead, honestly thought the roof was coming in. We really do need rain as the water levels are really low just now. This is the resivior up by Guadelest, this was last week, it is only 18% full, just hope it only rains at night though. It is cooling down now as well like it was only 21 degrees on Saturday.  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: youngsterbiker on 15 December 2014, 07:56:57 pm
Rode her for the first time. :D
OH and put a santa hat on the back. want to be festive and whatnot.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: YamFazFan on 15 December 2014, 08:12:08 pm
It is cooling down now as well like it was only 21 degrees on Saturday.  :lol

It was only 21 degrees here on Saturday as well :)







........Fahrenheit :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 15 December 2014, 08:23:49 pm
Rode her for the first time. :D
OH and put a santa hat on the back. want to be festive and whatnot.


Ah a nice fast silver one, the best.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 15 December 2014, 09:24:49 pm
Rode her for the first time. :D
OH and put a santa hat on the back. want to be festive and whatnot.


Ah a nice fast silver one, the best.

Everyone knows red is the fastest, why do you think Noggy bought a red fazer and scrapped the silver one  :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 15 December 2014, 09:50:46 pm
Rode her for the first time. :D
OH and put a santa hat on the back. want to be festive and whatnot.


Ah a nice fast silver one, the best.


Ah but if he was a fast rider silver would be better.

Everyone knows red is the fastest, why do you think Noggy bought a red fazer and scrapped the silver one  :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: youngsterbiker on 15 December 2014, 09:55:31 pm
Picture doesent show it but its actually blue....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilninggas on 15 December 2014, 10:03:46 pm
took off the stuff to get to the camshafts and measured the clearances, all okay, bar 4 exhaust gaps.  will pull the camshaft off tomorrow and start sourcing shims, gaskets, coolant etc.  also order block off plates, so i can ditch the AIS.
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Post by: noggythenog on 15 December 2014, 10:33:33 pm
Picture doesent show it but its actually blue....




Sorry........even slower...........put the shovel down :lol
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Post by: Dead Eye on 16 December 2014, 03:47:23 pm
Dropped it again  :'( :'(

Coming out of the work car park, turning right and the front just slipped as if it was on ice, didn't even accelerate particularly fast and off it went sliding down the road leaving me behind.

The crash bungs did their job again and mostly protected the fairing. Tank is fine, brake lever is scratched up and bent, bar end is missing a nice chunk and the exhaust took more of a beating this time :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 16 December 2014, 04:00:38 pm
Dropped it again  :'( :'(

Coming out of the work car park, turning right and the front just slipped as if it was on ice, didn't even accelerate particularly fast and off it went sliding down the road leaving me behind.

The crash bungs did their job again and mostly protected the fairing. Tank is fine, brake lever is scratched up and bent, bar end is missing a nice chunk and the exhaust took more of a beating this time :(


Bloody ell mate that's shit.


At least you're in one piece and the bike is rideable though, i dread being an all weather biker and riding on that type of surface, theres so much crap and crap surfaces.


I wonder if the handlebars are straight considering how much of a bash the bar end has taken.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: youngsterbiker on 16 December 2014, 04:13:34 pm
Picture doesent show it but its actually blue....




Sorry........even slower...........put the shovel down :lol
Plenty for a novice 21 year old :P
I wanted slow blue so i could control it.....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: YamFazFan on 16 December 2014, 04:32:26 pm
Picture doesent show it but its actually blue....




Sorry........even slower...........put the shovel down :lol
Plenty for a novice 21 year old :P
I wanted slow blue so i could control it.....


Whilst it's probably true that red is the fastest colour,it's well known that the MK2 600,such as you have, is significantly faster than the MK1 due to the more aerodynamic fairing ;).It's probably good for an extra 15-20mph I would expect :D.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 16 December 2014, 04:43:45 pm
Dropped it again  :'( :'(

Coming out of the work car park, turning right and the front just slipped as if it was on ice, didn't even accelerate particularly fast and off it went sliding down the road leaving me behind.

The crash bungs did their job again and mostly protected the fairing. Tank is fine, brake lever is scratched up and bent, bar end is missing a nice chunk and the exhaust took more of a beating this time :(

Was there frost on the tyre by any chance?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 16 December 2014, 04:45:43 pm
Picture doesent show it but its actually blue....




Sorry........even slower...........put the shovel down :lol
Plenty for a novice 21 year old :P
I wanted slow blue so i could control it.....

Blue ones were so slow they did not even need restrictors for the old 33hp restriction  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilninggas on 16 December 2014, 05:12:10 pm
took off the stuff to get to the camshafts and measured the clearances, all okay, bar 4 exhaust gaps.  will pull the camshaft off tomorrow and start sourcing shims, gaskets, coolant etc.  also order block off plates, so i can ditch the AIS.

Replaced the shims, and refitted the camshaft.  These gen2s are bloody easy to work on - well done yamaha for actually providing decent timing marks (still used tippex in a belt and braces approach), half the job of my old fzr1000.  Now waiting for the block-offs to arrive and get it fully reassembled.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Yamazer-92 on 16 December 2014, 06:19:58 pm
Applied the brakes going down hill after some rain, felt front wheel go, stuck a big left hoof out, let go of brake and prayed. Some poo came out, I somehow stayed up, reapplied the brake in micrometer increments and stopped all in one piece with the shiny side still somehow up. I have a few pints to buy my guardian angel whenever I meet him / her that's for sure. Only riding the bike to work at the moment because an ankle injury is stopping me cycling....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 16 December 2014, 06:49:25 pm
Applied the brakes going down hill after some rain, felt front wheel go, stuck a big left hoof out, let go of brake and prayed. Some poo came out, I somehow stayed up, reapplied the brake in micrometer increments and stopped all in one piece with the shiny side still somehow up. I have a few pints to buy my guardian angel whenever I meet him / her that's for sure. Only riding the bike to work at the moment because an ankle injury is stopping me cycling....

kai you're riding disaster.....jus like me :lol...........that happened to me on my 600 and my right leg went down and the sole of my bike boot got ripped open from the toe......saved my bacon though......me and you are definite candidates for ABS ;)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Yamazer-92 on 16 December 2014, 07:25:34 pm
Never happened to me before, I locked the rear a few times on my old bikes but never a front. It was in a dark part of the road at night and when I looked back it looked like there was some sort of shimmer in the road like some spilt oil or diesel was down but hard to see. I'm glad you saved it too though! I wouldn't want to pull stunts like that on something heavier than a 600. I also saved a nasty high side last year coming off a roundabout in the wet with my dad following, he came past after shaking his head with the "lucky sod... well played don't do it again" look. Traction control, ABS etc. just weighs you down!  ;)
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Post by: noggythenog on 16 December 2014, 07:35:35 pm
Never happened to me before, I locked the rear a few times on my old bikes but never a front. It was in a dark part of the road at night and when I looked back it looked like there was some sort of shimmer in the road like some spilt oil or diesel was down but hard to see. I'm glad you saved it too though! I wouldn't want to pull stunts like that on something heavier than a 600. I also saved a nasty high side last year coming off a roundabout in the wet with my dad following, he came past after shaking his head with the "lucky sod... well played don't do it again" look. Traction control, ABS etc. just weighs you down!  ;)

don't forget your dislike for a humpback bridge or whatever it was with a car coming the other way...didn't you injure yourself there? :evil

yeh I came flying round a corner on a freezing cold day and there was a couple of cars going slow as foc and I approached them too quick.....on with the front...a bit more......and more and then oops lock up ....cue me wobbling around in some old wifes mirrors and stubbing my toe:(

I've done some heavy braking on the thou but never felt nearly as close to locking as I did with those blue spots....they're a good brake fair play.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Doddsie on 16 December 2014, 09:00:42 pm
I have a few pints to buy my guardian angel whenever I meet him / her that's for sure.




I am your guardian angel!!!!!!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Yamazer-92 on 16 December 2014, 09:38:26 pm
Ah yeah, ye olde' hump of doom as I now call it. To be fair I never dropped the bike although the fairing was obliterated as was my knee ligament... It could have been much much worse so was actually fairly happy with that one as well. Doddsie, you can't be my guardian angel you can't keep up with my silver beast on that slow red and black one  :evil .
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Post by: Doddsie on 16 December 2014, 10:08:15 pm
Youll only see me in your mirrors when Im about to lap you....... again!!!!  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 17 December 2014, 01:02:24 am
Dropped it again  :'( :'(

Coming out of the work car park, turning right and the front just slipped as if it was on ice, didn't even accelerate particularly fast and off it went sliding down the road leaving me behind.

The crash bungs did their job again and mostly protected the fairing. Tank is fine, brake lever is scratched up and bent, bar end is missing a nice chunk and the exhaust took more of a beating this time :(

Was there frost on the tyre by any chance?

Not that I noticed, it's been fairly mild today with no frost over night either. I didn't notice anything on the road surface, but there have been some heavy vehicles using the road for some works they are doing further up. The other thing is that the road really does have some exaggerated camber on it... I'm guessing that plus cold tyres and a not so great surface lead to it :(

I'm planning to change the tyres, but can't afford to until after Christmas. The hope is to actually have the car back on the road this week... I've lost count of how many times I've said that though
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 20 December 2014, 04:36:20 pm
A brilliant little ride today, in sunshine with DRY ROADS!!


Swindon -Avebury-Marlborough-Pewsey-Upavon-Marlborough-Swindon-Witney-home. About 120 miles, very little traffic. That bit from Upavon to the A338 was particularly fun, and I had it all to myself  :D
Maxxed it out today (well, almost) too, on a private runway that looked surprisingly like a public road I often use  :b


Happy; very, very happy  :)
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Post by: unfazed on 20 December 2014, 05:18:11 pm
Leg fine again then??? :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 20 December 2014, 05:44:52 pm
Aye, much better now.
Still a bit weak muscularly, a little funny in the knee joint, and had to stretch it more than usual, but, getting there nicely  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 20 December 2014, 06:36:59 pm
Great to hear your back out on two wheels comfortably again Nick :)
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Post by: slimwilly on 20 December 2014, 06:57:22 pm
nice to read Nick...oh AND DID ANY WHITE VANS TAKE YOUR PICCIE ON THE RUNWAY? :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: highlander on 20 December 2014, 07:20:36 pm
The headlamp bulb holder was loose in the lamp so I removed the fairing, etc & it ended up looking like this.
Does anyone else have a bike that looks similar? Now the fairing is off, I think I'll paint the clocks mounting before refitting it all. Where does it stop?
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Post by: highlander on 20 December 2014, 07:24:49 pm
The wife said to me "why are you doing all this now, you're not going to be able to ride it until the spring at least. "
I'm starting to do all the little jobs now so that it WILL be ready for the spring. Daft woman. Surely there can't be others.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 20 December 2014, 07:46:18 pm
Great to hear your back out on two wheels comfortably again Nick :)


Cheers Liam. Was sorry to read about your little spill, but at least you got away without injury. Someone said a short while back it's the time of the thous now. Looks like they were right  :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 20 December 2014, 08:01:13 pm
Pure bollox.... It's ALWAYS the time of not thinking
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 20 December 2014, 08:23:06 pm
Only a little spill, I'm over it and the bike suffered only minor cosmetic damage to inexpensive parts :)

All of my fun has been with my cars if you haven't seen the "What did you do with whatever else" thread :P
Title: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 20 December 2014, 08:48:41 pm
Fun.... Cars ??.....sorry liam I ain't understanding u there buddy.....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 20 December 2014, 10:27:35 pm
You don't know what you are missing ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 20 December 2014, 11:06:47 pm
He has had a few bad breaks also  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Nebuchernezzer on 23 December 2014, 04:54:48 am
Went to adjust the chain yesterday arvo and discovered this....ho hum, at least i know a wreckers in Sydney that will send me a good axle and nut....along with a complete swingarm, but hey it was only $140 delivered so not tooooo bad.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/Nebuchernezzer/20141222_213636_zps9324aa30.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Nebuchernezzer/media/20141222_213636_zps9324aa30.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/Nebuchernezzer/20141222_213654_zps1cee0f37.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Nebuchernezzer/media/20141222_213654_zps1cee0f37.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 23 December 2014, 10:54:03 am
What am I looking at and how?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 23 December 2014, 11:44:00 am
What am I looking at and how?


The thread on the nut has literally stripped off. Could be a number of reasons, over tightened.cross threaded or just worn out due to the number of times it has been fastened/unfastened.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Rexr on 23 December 2014, 07:27:25 pm
Ordered lots of stainless bolts and a titanium axel nut and a few other bits n bobs after crimbo will be a few more bits n bobs...... :) decided to keep it for another yr..... :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Nebuchernezzer on 23 December 2014, 09:12:30 pm
what he said, alot of it must have stripped a while ago as the broken thread wrapped around the axle was quite a dark colour, the last bit of it stripped off when i went to tighten it up and it was shiny where the new break was.
I was at work too when i looked at that (easier to do some minor stuff like setting the chain line out in the sunny carpark rather than in my dark shed i though.....bugger!)
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Post by: NorthWestern on 23 December 2014, 09:13:29 pm
Popped into town on it, traffic was manic, would not have wanted to be in a car.
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Post by: Sandscorcher on 24 December 2014, 05:44:47 pm
Took the poor Girls heart out,
So much of the paint on the eng had been touched ,but now flaking off & 4 of the header studs need drilled out (yes probably gunna end up slapping Helicoils in though)
(http://foc-u.co.uk/[URL=http://s8.photobucket.com/user/LeeForsyth/media/My%20Vehicles/FZS600%20Fazer/10847153_10152610044913131_4901489660214133066_o_zps743a6001.jpg.html][IMG]http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/LeeForsyth/My%20Vehicles/FZS600%20Fazer/th_10847153_10152610044913131_4901489660214133066_o_zps743a6001.jpg)(http://foc-u.co.uk/[URL=http://s8.photobucket.com/user/LeeForsyth/media/My%20Vehicles/FZS600%20Fazer/10847153_10152610044913131_4901489660214133066_o_zps743a6001.jpg.html][IMG]http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/LeeForsyth/My%20Vehicles/FZS600%20Fazer/th_10847153_10152610044913131_4901489660214133066_o_zps743a6001.jpg)(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a4/LeeForsyth/My%20Vehicles/FZS600%20Fazer/10847153_10152610044913131_4901489660214133066_o_zps743a6001.jpg)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 24 December 2014, 09:11:59 pm
Two things
It looks like a pram without the engine---------- and
The engine looks good silver
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Post by: Sandscorcher on 24 December 2014, 09:33:46 pm
Two things
It looks like a pram without the engine---------- and
The engine looks good silver

Mmmm
Hadn't thought about doing the eng silver.
Left casing was full of bodge, as I found out when I started to strip the paint back so needs replaced & I've already bought black paint but I'll keep the silver in mind for future.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 25 December 2014, 04:45:00 pm
Had a good ride in the sunshine today. Xmas day is definitely a good un when the weather's nice. Unsurprisingly, hardly anyone out and about today, had many of the best bits to myself.


Went via Swindon, first brief break at Royal Wooten Bassett:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6305_zps4e221ae9.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6305_zps4e221ae9.jpg.html)


Then down to Calne, tagged on behind a ZZR1100 for a bit to Melksham, then Westbury, then Bratton Camp White Horse Hill:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6309_zps69c8d0d9.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6309_zps69c8d0d9.jpg.html)


Very cold wind on the top, so the flask of coffee I took was appreciated. Others were taking advantage of the wind up there:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6314_zpsc9fd3e20.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6314_zpsc9fd3e20.jpg.html)


Then a little winding B road to the A360 which is a lovely stretch, up and down and sweeping bends.


I know it's yellow, but it ain't that slow  :lol   :


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6324_zpsfe9f0050.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6324_zpsfe9f0050.jpg.html)


Still had over half a tankful by here, but found a petrol station open on the A303 and topped up just in case.
And once again, ended up here for the last coffee break of the day; Silbury Hill:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6326_zps3fcc50a0.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6326_zps3fcc50a0.jpg.html)


The road from here to Marlborough is fun, as some of you Foccers might remember from the Lofos ride we did along there.


So all good stuff, that's my idea of a good Xmas day  :)
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Post by: noggythenog on 25 December 2014, 06:52:48 pm

Merry Christmas Nick, good to see some piccies up on xmas day, and for sure the roads would have been dead quiet....I took the dog out for a walk for an hour and I only seen a couple cars, was like the apocalypse.....I thought to myself "yeh I'd quite like being the only person on the planet for a day"

what's that hill all about then?....giant killer ant hill is it?.....iron age burial mound?.....shit like that is good to see.

I also know that a Foccer was out on their other steed today....a ZZR1100....a red and silver one....short, stocky bloke.....perhaps that was him you were following, he's from Telford...would that tally in with near where you were or are we miles and miles off?
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Post by: pilgo on 25 December 2014, 07:28:50 pm
Nick, is the road with the Tank crossing sign the chittern road (?) that starts/ends at Bulford camp ?
if so, I love that road, its part of my 'got no where to head so go here' route, on the way to countess services on the A303 before turning around and doing it again back home.
glad you had a good ride out today, I was stuck in the cage from somerset to berkshire wishing I was on the bike.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 25 December 2014, 08:07:28 pm
Noggy, Silbury Hill is Neolithic, nearly 5000 years old. Bratton Camp is an Iron Age hill fort with associated barrows (burial mounds) etc. We have loads of this kind of thing around Wiltshire, Gloucestershire; Avebury stone circle, Stonehenge (went past this one today, but nowhere you can stop now for a decent snap since they built the new visitor centre), various other white horse monuments, barrows etc. Down by Salisbury is Old Sarum, another hill fort which I sometimes ride to, and which I think might have first been occupied in the Iron Age (not sure), but has had Roman and Norman associations too. I think William The Conqueror had all the Lords and Barons pledge allegiance to him there: the first time all did so to one king in the UK.


Telford a long way from here! The ZZR I followed looked to be black and purple, but I sat back a bit from him so not sure. He went in to Melksham whilst I took the ring road to head to Westbury. He had Furygan full leathers in black and white on.


Pilgo, no, I didn't use the Chitterne road; perhaps the only one in the area I haven't been along now. But it connects with the one in the photo, which is the A360, which runs from near Stonehenge to the Lavingtons.

This was pretty much my route:

Xmas day ride (https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Carterton/Swindon/Melksham/Amesbury/Upavon/Marlborough/Swindon/Carterton/@51.4638488,-2.1871898,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m75!4m74!1m5!1m1!1s0x487133437789432d:0x9eaed1072b6377ca!2m2!1d-1.593124!2d51.759712!1m10!1m1!1s0x4871444f3ddbe4e5:0xa556bf37e9c5949a!2m2!1d-1.7797176!2d51.5557739!3m4!1m2!1d-1.992223!2d51.4561144!3s0x4871666240df0f83:0x7da6ab59a2008172!1m15!1m1!1s0x487162a4efed7b33:0xe3edc307a3f46eed!2m2!1d-2.137629!2d51.370447!3m4!1m2!1d-2.1747486!2d51.2670634!3s0x4873d697691bdbdf:0x59968ebc0ba79dfb!3m4!1m2!1d-1.9836869!2d51.2513565!3s0x4873deaed397e845:0x5526a3aa71c5e406!1m10!1m1!1s0x4873e585f7fffc85:0x5b458fd2a58004bd!2m2!1d-1.7629783!2d51.1679201!3m4!1m2!1d-1.6688855!2d51.2399806!3s0x4873fb6f8356a1db:0x8d7f19bbd3520e52!1m10!1m1!1s0x4873e1659e0900df:0x510f4413f958e40!2m2!1d-1.809178!2d51.292877!3m4!1m2!1d-1.9885434!2d51.3501054!3s0x487161f2eb73097b:0xdba7edda904631da!1m5!1m1!1s0x48714d8754ae74cd:0x20ff1c12702289bd!2m2!1d-1.727062!2d51.420073!1m5!1m1!1s0x4871444f3ddbe4e5:0xa556bf37e9c5949a!2m2!1d-1.7797176!2d51.5557739!1m5!1m1!1s0x487133437789432d:0x9eaed1072b6377ca!2m2!1d-1.593124!2d51.759712!3e0)


Google says about 150 miles, but I measured 174.
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Post by: noggythenog on 26 December 2014, 04:01:50 am
Noggy, Silbury Hill is Neolithic, nearly 5000 years old. Bratton Camp is an Iron Age hill fort with associated barrows (burial mounds) etc. We have loads of this kind of thing around Wiltshire, Gloucestershire; Avebury stone circle, Stonehenge (went past this one today, but nowhere you can stop now for a decent snap since they built the new visitor centre), various other white horse monuments, barrows etc. Down by Salisbury is Old Sarum, another hill fort which I sometimes ride to, and which I think might have first been occupied in the Iron Age (not sure), but has had Roman and Norman associations too. I think William The Conqueror had all the Lords and Barons pledge allegiance to him there: the first time all did so to one king in the UK.


Telford a long way from here! The ZZR I followed looked to be black and purple, but I sat back a bit from him so not sure. He went in to Melksham whilst I took the ring road to head to Westbury. He had Furygan full leathers in black and white on.


Pilgo, no, I didn't use the Chitterne road; perhaps the only one in the area I haven't been along now. But it connects with the one in the photo, which is the A360, which runs from near Stonehenge to the Lavingtons.

This was pretty much my route:

Xmas day ride (https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Carterton/Swindon/Melksham/Amesbury/Upavon/Marlborough/Swindon/Carterton/@51.4638488,-2.1871898,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m75!4m74!1m5!1m1!1s0x487133437789432d:0x9eaed1072b6377ca!2m2!1d-1.593124!2d51.759712!1m10!1m1!1s0x4871444f3ddbe4e5:0xa556bf37e9c5949a!2m2!1d-1.7797176!2d51.5557739!3m4!1m2!1d-1.992223!2d51.4561144!3s0x4871666240df0f83:0x7da6ab59a2008172!1m15!1m1!1s0x487162a4efed7b33:0xe3edc307a3f46eed!2m2!1d-2.137629!2d51.370447!3m4!1m2!1d-2.1747486!2d51.2670634!3s0x4873d697691bdbdf:0x59968ebc0ba79dfb!3m4!1m2!1d-1.9836869!2d51.2513565!3s0x4873deaed397e845:0x5526a3aa71c5e406!1m10!1m1!1s0x4873e585f7fffc85:0x5b458fd2a58004bd!2m2!1d-1.7629783!2d51.1679201!3m4!1m2!1d-1.6688855!2d51.2399806!3s0x4873fb6f8356a1db:0x8d7f19bbd3520e52!1m10!1m1!1s0x4873e1659e0900df:0x510f4413f958e40!2m2!1d-1.809178!2d51.292877!3m4!1m2!1d-1.9885434!2d51.3501054!3s0x487161f2eb73097b:0xdba7edda904631da!1m5!1m1!1s0x48714d8754ae74cd:0x20ff1c12702289bd!2m2!1d-1.727062!2d51.420073!1m5!1m1!1s0x4871444f3ddbe4e5:0xa556bf37e9c5949a!2m2!1d-1.7797176!2d51.5557739!1m5!1m1!1s0x487133437789432d:0x9eaed1072b6377ca!2m2!1d-1.593124!2d51.759712!3e0)


Google says about 150 miles, but I measured 174.

Very interesting Nick, I do like some historic viewings as it is just the excuse to take the bike trip plus there is so much in the UK to see.

Interesting TV prog the other night about Roman Britain from the air and even showed some of the old Roman wall...inside and underground NCP car park in London.....which was the original Londinium apparently......back when it was civil ;), big bloody chunk of it just sat there and I bet hardly anyone notices it too.

on account that I can never afford a foreign holiday anyway then my plan is to continue ticking off historical sites in my own country instead.....it does amaze me how many people have visited Cape Canaveral or whatever for a recent history lesson....yet they haven't visited a Neolithic or Iron age site just 10 or 20 miles away from their front doorstep.
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Post by: devilsyam on 26 December 2014, 10:06:44 am
nice to see ya back on your wheels nick
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: griff86 on 26 December 2014, 02:10:15 pm
Went for a 60 mile ride on some local roads to me near Betws-y-Coed, it was cold but I enjoyed it.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 28 December 2014, 03:11:41 pm
Didn't ride from Kildare to ballynahinch for fish and chips cos the snow is bad

Ride to Dublin to catch boat after
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 28 December 2014, 04:25:24 pm
went round the ring road to Frenchay , down the M32 into Bristol , back along the Easton Way and home , It was foccin freezing  .
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Post by: hairnet on 28 December 2014, 06:42:33 pm
Waiting to come home
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 29 December 2014, 01:18:35 pm
Rode home from Holyhead

Brrrrr

Bike ming :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 29 December 2014, 08:41:10 pm
Then a little winding B road to the A360 which is a lovely stretch, up and down and sweeping bends.

I was up that way on Xmas Eve going to my mum's in Bristol.

Unfortunately, on the way back, I'd not noticed that the temperature forecast had dropped significantly and by the time I got to Devizes my fingers were absolutely frozen to the extent that I was actually having difficulty controlling the bike and I'd not brought along the connector for the heated gloves :(

So I stopped off at a garage and used the hot air hand dryer in the loos to warm my fingers, then hit "Fastest Route" home on the Sat Nav, but even so I still had to stop off again at Sutton Scotney services going via the A34/ M3 to get a hot chocolate and warm my hands again.

Brr! :(
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Post by: pilgo on 30 December 2014, 03:07:14 pm
put in some 'lucas fuel stabalizer' which sounds simple but.......
 
i had to give the battery ( indoors over the winter) a quick boost,take off 2 covers,remove the chain thats wrapped around the back wheel/over the saddle,re connect the battery,leave her running for 10 minutes to get the fuel flowing into the carbs,which stunk my flat out with the fumes,and then had to do everything in reverse order- so it had better be worth it come the spring !!
 
i was really tempted to take her out for a quick bimble,but with all the salt thats gone down in the last 4 nights i decided againts it.
 
roll on spring  8)
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Post by: Rexr on 30 December 2014, 05:23:35 pm
Ordered more stuff....... :) not done yet..... :rolleyes
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Post by: midden on 30 December 2014, 07:08:14 pm
Flushed wrong chainsaw oil out of scottoiler and filled with good chainsaw oil.  Now cutting through the traffic with ease
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Post by: J_Dub on 30 December 2014, 09:21:00 pm
Started to repair my cracked fairing. Probably going to fit projector style headlights but not HID, I've already split the headlight cassette open and removed the original reflectors (they have the usual peeling chrome and are for mainland europe so cast their feeble beam the wrong way).  :)

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Post by: downey on 31 December 2014, 04:57:44 pm
fitted shorty levers to my baby ..brake was straight forward the clutch lever required a spacer slipped into the hole to stop it moving around too much for my liking then it was catching the handguard but nothing a hot spoon and some melting of plastic couldnt fix  :lol  ,sorry bad photo
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 31 December 2014, 05:38:40 pm
Left mine in the garage as the weather was crap and I had just washed and polished it. :eek

Took the Serow to work :)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 02 January 2015, 04:28:17 pm
Another day spent carving up Salisbury Plain and the Marlborough Downs.


Unusual road signs, Part 2:


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About the nearest you can get to Stonehenge now it has that crap visitor centre:


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Another feckin white horse! :


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Part of Avebury stone circle:


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...and various earth works, barrows etc associated with it:


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Did the Chitterne road this time, and just took a chance on a couple of interesting looking B roads I came across; God knows where I went!  :lol

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Post by: lew600fazer on 02 January 2015, 05:17:09 pm
Stuck her on charge, ready for a run out tomorrow.
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Post by: unfazed on 02 January 2015, 05:30:42 pm
Another day spent carving up Salisbury Plain and the Marlborough Downs.



About the nearest you can get to Stonehenge now it has that crap visitor centre:


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Nick, why did you take a picture of the scaffolding, for the new Visitor Centre?  :lol
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 02 January 2015, 06:58:44 pm


Nick, why did you take a picture of the scaffolding, for the new Visitor Centre?  :lol


 :lol


5000 years and they still haven't got the roof on it yet  :rolleyes
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Post by: Krystek on 02 January 2015, 08:11:58 pm
Brakes done but have problem with bleeding. I tried bleed them for an hour but still break lever is soft...
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Post by: red98 on 02 January 2015, 09:09:48 pm
Hi krystek.....use a cable tie or simular and tie the lever to the bars, leave overnight usually does the trick   :thumbup
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Post by: Krystek on 02 January 2015, 09:58:40 pm
This is what I did. We`ll see tomorrow?
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Post by: Krystek on 02 January 2015, 10:00:46 pm
This is what I did. We`ll see tomorrow?
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Post by: Rexr on 03 January 2015, 02:10:00 am
Thought about going into the garage and decided against it and went drive.... :)
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Post by: hairnet on 03 January 2015, 02:53:29 pm
washed it after came back from ireland last weekend

checked air filter

new one ordered

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Post by: Gnasher on 03 January 2015, 02:57:44 pm
Brakes done but have problem with bleeding. I tried bleed them for an hour but still break lever is soft...

Push the pistons right back into the caliper bodies and start bleeding again.
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Post by: griff86 on 03 January 2015, 03:32:25 pm
Rode the 'Evo Triangle' road in north Wales, pretty local to me(Rhos-on-Sea). Was really impressed with how amazing it was, loved the A543 Pentrefoelas to Denbigh part.
 
http://www.greatestdrivingroads.com/great_roads/The_Evo_Triangle.html (http://www.greatestdrivingroads.com/great_roads/The_Evo_Triangle.html)
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Post by: Rexr on 03 January 2015, 08:07:39 pm
Fitted some of the stainless bolts that have come through the post so far, just waiting on the the titanium disc bolts to arrive, refitted the clear indicator lenses and bulbs, refitted my MRA vario screen, fitted m new bar end mirrors and fitted the mirror blanks to the fairing, also I'm going to paint my wheels when the weather improves.....I'm starting to get my mojo back..... :)
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Post by: lew600fazer on 03 January 2015, 09:20:44 pm
Went for a 100 mile run, I needed to find a Place called Bonalba as playing a bowls comp there on Monday, I know boring old fart. I went the direct route but took the long way home. Lovely weather but with the sun being low this time of year I diffo need a new visor for the lid, loads of micro scratches.
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Post by: taylor on 03 January 2015, 09:50:03 pm
nothing a flat battery :'( bump start tomz.
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Post by: hairnet on 04 January 2015, 05:35:45 pm
rode to krispy kreme to not buy donuts and look at these

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Post by: lew600fazer on 04 January 2015, 06:35:18 pm
rode to krispy kreme to not buy donuts and look at these

Cracking post mate , love that Big finned black thing is that a Chevie? I had one of those a few years back, but it was made by Corgi !!!!, Last time I was in a Lincoln Town Car it cost me $15,000 , Florida holiday and ending up buying a fecking timeshare. I love american cars, I know they are crap but!!!!!!! just something about them I like.

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Post by: taylor on 04 January 2015, 08:02:20 pm
pushed it back as it wouldn't start, :o at least half a mile up hill, left my lungs outside f ing knackered. :z
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Post by: unfazed on 04 January 2015, 09:34:27 pm
Did you not turn on the kill switch?  :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: taylor on 04 January 2015, 10:10:59 pm
I did that, butt get what I didn't push?? to busy f king about with the choke, the start button, what a cock, :'( its that hilly here when it snows this is where cars stop.. I got in led down and died, my arms where rising up on my side, if it wasn't  in front of the neighbours, I would have burnt it. lol :lol
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Post by: Doddsie on 04 January 2015, 10:18:36 pm
You pushed you bike half a mile cos you forgot to press the start button?????    :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Post by: Exupnut on 06 January 2015, 04:12:23 pm
Fudnut
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Post by: unfazed on 06 January 2015, 05:41:43 pm
So, you pushed the bike instead of the button

 :wall :wall :wall

 :rollin :rollin :rollin

Nearly as good as this ad on the Donedeal website
 
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Post by: slimwilly on 06 January 2015, 06:08:17 pm
I saw it !!! hooray,, it's still dirty from my ride up to the bike show.NEC :'(


I mean "saw it" because i lost control of the shed, work kit and rubbish took over my life on the run up to Christmas,it filled the shed,no time,too much work,


So now  get all invoices up together,and clean shed and clean bike,,,ahhh Karma will return level :)
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Post by: mr self destruct on 09 January 2015, 09:21:18 pm
Today I modified my seat to give me an extra 2.5" of legroom.

Took two scrap seats, stripped the foam off one and cut it in half, then glued the pillion half foam to the front half of the other seat.
Covered the lot in some carpet underlay, then stapled a load of vinyl over the lot.
Granted, the seat looks like John Prescott's chin but it does work and the bike's so much more comfortable now.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 11 January 2015, 02:45:57 pm
Just a quick blat down to H's cafe. It was sunny when I headed off, but the cloud started arriving pretty much as soon as I got there so had a quick cuppa and butty, and headed back again.


Had some fun pinning the throttle wide open today, as something someone said to me made me realise that few of us ever actually do this; I mean, actually full on, right to the stop, and not just on big, long, straight, dual carriageways, but on winding A roads too, any chance you get. No, I'm not recommending it, but yeefoccinhaaaa, t'was fun!  :evil  Better get spending this money I've got, cos I don't reckon I'll be around much longer at this rate :lol


But foc me, if there weren't 4 (yes, count them, one, two, three, foccin four!) Street Triples there today! Plus, saw another in Abingdon on the way down. Some might decide on that basis that they're too common to want one, but it just makes me think "well, they must be pretty good if they're that popular!"
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Post by: NorthWestern on 11 January 2015, 02:59:45 pm
Sorted my tired,  worn out drooping footpegs. Nice and level again! (and fiesty!)
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Post by: hairnet on 11 January 2015, 05:10:53 pm
started it up

found out i can get abus lock and chain under the seat :D


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Post by: lew600fazer on 11 January 2015, 05:32:00 pm
Had cleaned her put her on charge with a view to go for a run today, again wall to wall sunshine. My mate phones, we are one short for the bowls team comp you are first reserve, ah well always tomorrow forecast is wall to wall sunshine and highs of 20 degrees.
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Post by: Krystek on 11 January 2015, 06:37:30 pm
Fit ignition and fuel tap
Send V62 for new logbook
Thanks red98  ;)
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Post by: youngsterbiker on 11 January 2015, 06:47:13 pm
Noticed a screw was missing from one of the caps on the engine. Started looking for screw. did not find screw. got angry.
What a fun day.......
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Post by: fazersharp on 11 January 2015, 07:04:56 pm
Noticed a screw was missing from one of the caps on the engine. Started looking for screw. did not find screw. got angry.
What a fun day.......

Ah that would be the screw fairy at work again, they hide them. We all have them.
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Post by: mr self destruct on 11 January 2015, 07:07:37 pm
Went out for a long run from Coventry, taking a route up to Rutland Water then Burton On Trent, and back home along the whole length of the A444.

Long enough for any problems with my seat to surface, and the only issue being more of my weight is on my arms. Maybe some bar risers are needed.
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Post by: trpFZS1 on 11 January 2015, 07:17:36 pm
Went to West Bay for a coffee and bacon sarnie. Bit windy over the high ground but great to be out for a January blast
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Post by: mickvp on 11 January 2015, 07:41:02 pm
went and bought a new cover and then put some fresh ACF50 on and covered it again.

My Oxford "Rainex" cover ripped clean in two during our recent hurricane-like winds (lucky the bike stayed upright). Stumped up the extra for the "Stormex" cover. seems a good bit more solid :)
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Post by: eddie on 11 January 2015, 07:50:46 pm
Had a little blast up to Caxton gibbet  for a Costalot coffee and warm up, back to Baldock for a blast up A507,home hose down bike to remove salt,  indoors for a hot bowl of soup....God what an exciting day lol...Roll on summer
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 11 January 2015, 08:13:13 pm
Baldock for a blast up A507


Tis a nice road, that one. I do miss the roads around Essex and Hertfordshire: Baldock, Dunmow, Finchingfield etc. Even Gravel Lane and the road through Theydon Bois and up to Epping Forest, with, of course, High Beach to stop for tea and bacon butties, and a chat with friends. There doesn't seem to be much to compare around here in Oxfordshire, have to go a bit further afield for good ones. H's cafe isn't a patch on High Beach, even though it's a proper cafe. Maybe it's because I don't know anyone there. But it was so easy to get chatting to folks at the Beach, seemingly not so at H's. Looking forward to Carlisle, and a mix of city and countryside again.
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Post by: pilgo on 11 January 2015, 09:31:43 pm
Finished the shelter for the Fazer, the yard is pretty sheltered from the worst of any big winds, so im confident it'll be dry and windproof !! ( famous last words )
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Post by: fazersharp on 11 January 2015, 09:35:44 pm
FOC apart from the bike it looks like you live in the 15th century
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Post by: downey on 11 January 2015, 10:09:38 pm
headed out this morning and took the scenic route from cork to bray ,took in waterford,newross,gorey.enniscorthy,arklow,wiclow and into bray picked up sat nav "the excuse"for the road trip home again same way, 380 miles all in and spent the evening sitting on my couch with my helmet on trying to pair phone, sat nav,headset mix ahhh why is nothing ever simple  :rolleyes
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Post by: unfazed on 11 January 2015, 10:57:15 pm
Downey
Did you really need an excuse?  :lol


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Post by: red98 on 12 January 2015, 06:53:12 am
put on a few layers and rode up to banbury to meet KRYSTEK...not a bad ride but low sun in my eyes all the way back  :\ ......nice meeting you KRYSTEK  :thumbup
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Post by: slimwilly on 12 January 2015, 07:28:45 am
Dug it out in the shed, washed it then rode it for half and hour, after 8 weeks off it, wayheyyyy, scary power up the top end,and the roads were greasy so had to stay safe :lol
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Post by: lew600fazer on 12 January 2015, 08:47:56 am
Just arranged to meet up with me mate and another fella fresh out from England. So meet up at 10.30 me on the FZ1, mate on his 900 Hornet and Andy on his 600 Hornet. Will be a slow one as Andy is not used to riding on the wrong side of the road. Just to piss you all off forecast for the next week here in Spain is wall to wall sunshine and 18/20 degrees.
Will post a few pic's
Looking forward to it :)
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Post by: slimwilly on 12 January 2015, 02:59:26 pm
Yes you pissed me off !!!! :'(       Now FOCC off  :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: unfazed on 12 January 2015, 05:01:32 pm
Yes you pissed me off !!!! :'(       Now FOCC off  :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

 :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup
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Post by: pilgo on 12 January 2015, 05:12:09 pm
FOC apart from the bike it looks like you live in the 15th century

it is deep dark somerset so your not far wrong  :rollin
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Post by: fazerscotty on 12 January 2015, 06:46:27 pm
Fitted a scottoiler, changed the oil & filter and eyed up other little jobs to do.
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Post by: Ebme Geek on 12 January 2015, 07:17:25 pm
At the weekend, cleaned the rear caliper, bit of silicone grease around the pistons (have not got any red rubber grease) and fitted Galfer Semi-Metallic pads with a bit of copper slip as appropriate  :)
 
Went for the G1054 compound after seeing good coments on here, cheers guys,
bought the same ready for the front, but not fitting those yet as I still have fair bit left on the fronts.
 
Particularly liked ......
I found that swapping from EBC to Galfer pads has stopped a hell of a big brake dust problem which i'm sure contributes towards the seizing of calipers.
...... I don't like cleaning the bike, I prefer to ride it  :lol
 
Oh, and I have ordered some Bosch spark plugs  :pokefun
 
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Post by: Rexr on 13 January 2015, 03:59:23 pm
Stripped the wheels down for some paint.....(time for a colour change... :) )
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Post by: lew600fazer on 13 January 2015, 06:16:33 pm
Yes you pissed me off !!!! :'(       Now FOCC off  :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

Just for you Slimwilly.
Todays ride out took place in glorious sunshine.
If any of you get out this way the photo with the bikes at a fountain is on the road to Guadalest which is in the mountains not really that far from Benidorm. There is a fantastic Motorcycle Museum here some fantastic old bikes and well worth a stop. Will post a few more pics in later.
really great day out. Just to cheer you up Spring is on the way I have Daffodils out in my garden already.
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Post by: mtread on 13 January 2015, 08:25:32 pm
Nice one Lew  :) Looks great out there. BBC has just promised sleet and cold rain here for tomorrow morning. Was going to take the Fazer for work, but postponed I think ...........
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Post by: hairnet on 13 January 2015, 10:16:39 pm
wired in the zumo to the bike :D

now the battery wont go and ill still get lost  :rollin
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Post by: Andy FZS on 13 January 2015, 10:33:56 pm
Put some petrol in and tried to start it......click......click....jump leads ah thats better. Left it running for 45min temp got up to 90 and fan cut in back down to 60deg. Left battery on the optimate, I'll try it again at the weekend.
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Post by: MickUK on 14 January 2015, 11:50:16 am
Just took a pic of another Lecturer's bike next to mine. Oh, made a jack up kit for his (Silver), as he realised his was sitting lower than mine!


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Post by: lew600fazer on 14 January 2015, 01:39:50 pm
Just give her a wash after yesterdays run as they do still treat the roads up in the mountains here in Spain no sign of salt on the bike but my policy is look after it and it will look after you. :)
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Post by: Gav on 17 January 2015, 09:29:31 am
Went out on the fazer to machine mart to get a ball joint splitter.  Not been out for a while and felt good.  Took out the delkavic exhaust baffle for extra fun.  Got the splitter home only for it to snap in half when releasing the lower ball joint on me mini. I think I over stressed it.  So back out on fazer for another one.   This time I tensioned the splitter on the joint, then applied blow torch flame on the lower suspension arm to release the joint. Made quite a  BANG when it gave way. 
Out n about on fazer, played with spanners and car passed MOT in the end. Enjoyable day really :P
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Post by: Rexr on 17 January 2015, 04:54:17 pm
Another couple of hours in the cave replacing the shite stock cheese bolts with stainless even in places u can't see as there's nothing worse than one of these snapping.... :rolleyes anyway nearly all done......just a few more to order... :)
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Post by: Skippernick on 18 January 2015, 08:48:08 pm
Rode it for the first time in 3 months.
Using my 125 to commute to work at the moment so the gazer is in bed. She started the second time of asking and when i sat on her and blipped the throttle the biggest grin spread across my face.
Roll on Spring
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Post by: Krystek on 19 January 2015, 10:19:02 am
Start spraying belly pan.
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Post by: Rexr on 19 January 2015, 02:08:16 pm
Stripped and cleaned the wheels and the bolts the discs back on with brand new titanium bolts.... :)
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Post by: slappy on 24 January 2015, 07:26:27 pm
Changed the oil and filter, took front wheel off to get a new tyre fitted but tyre shop was closed when I got there,used to open all day Saturday but now closes at one o`clock. Day off on Wednesday so get it fitted then, a new Contimotion, they were on when I bought the FZ1 and i can`t fault them for my style of riding.
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Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 25 January 2015, 01:47:25 pm
I had a plan that involved riding a Fazer on a quick recky to some garden centres and to try out my new Gerbing heated gloves... AWSOME TOASTY HANDS. Got pretty squirrely and sideways out of some of the corners. Makes you feel alive, especially when you hit mud in the middle of the road and you realise your actually out of control doing about XX5mph... Ooops 55mph. Long time since I've had that slow motion feeling when you think it's all going to end in tears by the side of the road.

 :eek
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Post by: Tuckerhauser on 25 January 2015, 05:54:15 pm
Roughed out a brk to mount a bellypan,
removed front wheel, mudguard, pads, calipers and cleaned
Painted ends or rad to cover a few stone chips

Now thinking about getting wheels painted or power coated
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Post by: hairnet on 26 January 2015, 03:08:14 pm
brrrr  :lol :lol
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Post by: esetest on 26 January 2015, 03:41:48 pm
Took advantage of my day off , and took it for a quick spin around Bristol ,
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Post by: taylor on 26 January 2015, 07:43:08 pm
I seen a black fazer in Bristol today, just outside shirehampton about 3.15
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Post by: Krystek on 26 January 2015, 08:50:16 pm
new leather seat  :D   What is the best way to take care of leather?
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Post by: Exupnut on 26 January 2015, 09:41:00 pm
Let it stay on the animal whence it came???
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Post by: esetest on 26 January 2015, 09:49:40 pm
Not me , got on the ring road at Hicks gate roundabout , stayed on the ring road until the m32 , then down m32 back into Bristol and up the Bath road and home . Bit to cold today to be enjoyable .
I seen a black fazer in Bristol today, just outside shirehampton about 3.15
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Post by: unfazed on 27 January 2015, 12:18:22 pm
 I came across an brand new display model MRA Spoiler screen at half price and bought it. Washed the Fazer 1000 and fitted the Screen. Looks good  :) , now to get some reasonable weather to try it on a long trip with it.
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Post by: youngsterbiker on 27 January 2015, 02:08:58 pm
Wanted to go for a day off ride, realised I'm too hungover to ride. Went back indoors and Put a film on. :)
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Post by: lew600fazer on 27 January 2015, 10:55:54 pm
Checked her over for tomorrows ride out with me mates. Wife says not to forget to be home early as we have our spanish lessons!!!!!!!!!!! women eh!!! :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Rexr on 28 January 2015, 06:34:46 pm
Today it was rear end of the bikes turn to get some TLC, wheel out, old sprocket off along with the rear disc taken off, wheel then had wot I class as a deep clean (in all the nocks n cranys) cleaned rear disc, then refitted it with titanium disc bolts also have titanium sprocket nuts as well, then moved onto the swingarm which also had a good clean and while I was there I fitted new stainless steel chain adjuster bolts, the exhaust had to come off to gain access to the brake torque arm which is getting replaced by a custom one, so the can and link pipe got the cleaning treatment as well, gone are the strap marks, then onto the rear caliper stripped it all down and cleaned it up (pins were a little difficult to get out) copper slipped a few bits and its all back together again, ordering a new chain n sprocket kit tomorrow then I can get the rear end all buttoned up, then onto the engine, overall the bike wasn't to bad but there's always room for improvement......(a few more photos of other clean stuff in tomorrows instalment...lol)

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Yamazer-92 on 28 January 2015, 07:03:25 pm
I have that exhaust, I drilled out the rivet that holds in the baffle and then spent the next few days searching for a bolt and nut small enough to put it back in! Thought the Balrog from lord of the rings was sat on my pillion seat, was making my helmet vibrate my skull and ear drums!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Rexr on 28 January 2015, 07:28:48 pm
I have that exhaust, I drilled out the rivet that holds in the baffle and then spent the next few days searching for a bolt and nut small enough to put it back in! Thought the Balrog from lord of the rings was sat on my pillion seat, was making my helmet vibrate my skull and ear drums!

Mines not got the baffle in either but I have to say mines got a lovely growl I think the exup valve mutes the sound a little
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Tuckerhauser on 30 January 2015, 08:56:10 pm
Took wheels/center stand off
Stripped out bearings ready for powder coating next week :-)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pointer2null on 30 January 2015, 08:59:05 pm
Sold it (well part-ex).

It had 19k on the clock when I got it 9 years ago and it had 55059 when I got off for the last time.

Bloody good bike - I did just over 35,000 miles and other than 2 punctures (one at home and one at work) I never broke down.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ullukk on 31 January 2015, 09:33:12 am
Fired mine up this morning and give the bike a spin up and down back tenfoot for ten minutes then had to dive for cover back in garage due to sleet/snow shower, after seeing Rexr's nice bike pictures i'm feeling guilty about neglecting mine now, iv'e added an XT660 to the stable recently and been paying a lot more attention to my new girl than my old one last couple of months, think it's time to get thermals back on and go back to garage and give the old girl a bit of tlc, she's been a faithful friend for 11 years and over 70000 miles together, she deserves better!. Hope she forgives me!!. 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazer390 on 01 February 2015, 10:49:04 pm
Painted and polished rims...  8)

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Digger Seat...  8)

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 01 February 2015, 11:00:08 pm
I dont "get" blue wheels as a rule unles the bike is blue but then looking at yours with the polished rims you have matched the blue to the blue dot calipers and also done some blue on the disk also some extra blue touches here and there I see, I think it works with the silver 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Rexr on 02 February 2015, 12:57:48 am
Well because I'm a wee bit sad I gave the front sprocket area a dam good clean out and it was fooking rotten inside it so it got the same treatment the rest of the bike as got recently also fitted the front and rear sprockets (with titanium sprocket nuts) ready for the chain tomorrow, gold X ring  :)

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 04 February 2015, 12:59:26 pm
In north Leitrim and south Fermanagh now

Tried to go Parke's castle but road was frozen

Heading for newry after food
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 04 February 2015, 01:02:18 pm
Brrr
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: chaz on 04 February 2015, 05:01:54 pm
put a new set of spark plugs in the FZ6, they didn't look as bad as I thought they would to say they have done 39,000 miles, changing the coolant as the radiator was removed and might paint front of engine and polish the down pipes and......................
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Rexr on 05 February 2015, 05:26:47 pm
Fitted my new chain and took the hugger off to give it a good cleaning and then a waxing.......My m8 came round earlier to test fit the custom torque arm he's making me...... :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 05 February 2015, 08:50:31 pm
Left it in Dublin while I flew to manc for a gig

Fly back tomorrow and another 4 days round ireland
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lez72 on 05 February 2015, 10:07:28 pm
Rexr. Have you fitted a later engine into your bike or have you just painted it ? Looks nice  8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 05 February 2015, 11:03:56 pm
Took it to Nooj's in Newbury and got it the ShinyBikeSyndrome (http://shinybikesyndrome.co.uk/) Treatment! :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Rexr on 06 February 2015, 12:03:58 am
Rexr. Have you fitted a later engine into your bike or have you just painted it ? Looks nice  8)

No mines the last of the gen 1's and they came with black engine, black frame and black swingarm.......
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 06 February 2015, 02:44:22 pm
Just about to jump on it and ride from Dublin airport

Surprised its not gone /finglasrough

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 06 February 2015, 03:56:15 pm
Got the thou outta the shed, adjusted the Gilles rear sets as far back and upwards as they go..........the gear lever was too high so my toe was resting on it on the level & it was too much of a whole leg lift excercise when trying to up change.




So i adjusted the lever right down by taking the mechanism off the splines and i got the lever quite far down and was pretty happy with it all. :)




Went to put it back in the shed and put the side stand up and "ting" foc!.......the little spiggot for getting your boot on to pop down the stand is now hitting against the underside of the lever......ffs :lol


So im gonna have to adjust the lever back up a bit.


My only other thought after head scratching......if i cant lower the lever as far as i want it then perhaps i can raise the peg........but the peg is fixed........so maybe i can purchase a thicker, chunkier peg for the Gilles which will then mean that my foot is higher above the lever?????.......could it be that simple???
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 06 February 2015, 07:00:06 pm
Went to athlone via mullingar on the twiidly bits
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Rexr on 07 February 2015, 05:51:25 pm
Picked up my custom rear brake torque arm from my m8's nice one off bit of kit.......and heaps better than the stock one..... :)

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lez72 on 07 February 2015, 07:33:41 pm
Rexr. Have you fitted a later engine into your bike or have you just painted it ? Looks nice  8)

No mines the last of the gen 1's and they came with black engine, black frame and black swingarm.......

Oh. I didn't realise they put the black engines in a 53 plated bike (2003/2004).

Looks minty now.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Rexr on 07 February 2015, 09:02:10 pm
Rexr. Have you fitted a later engine into your bike or have you just painted it ? Looks nice  8)

No mines the last of the gen 1's and they came with black engine, black frame and black swingarm.......

Oh. I didn't realise they put the black engines in a 53 plated bike (2003/2004).

Looks minty now.

Yeah mines a 04 but on a 53 plate
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: zippywight on 07 February 2015, 09:13:52 pm
One happy Zippywight! Fitted Givi rack and top box then replaced front sprocket nut. Tomorrow..... Spit n polish! Wash some of the horrible road salt off her from today's general ride around.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 07 February 2015, 09:19:21 pm
One happy Zippywight! Fitted Givi rack and top box then replaced front sprocket nut. Tomorrow..... Spit n polish! Wash some of the horrible road salt off her from today's general ride around.
  :useless

They've gone over the top this year with the salt.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: zippywight on 07 February 2015, 09:29:03 pm
That's what you get for being away from site for 7 months.... Pics tomorrow!!!!


Agreed with salt the roads are white!  And a speed bump around the corner has a mound of it. Think they thought that 1 metre square was gonna get hammered bythe snow and ice! Still.. No snow in Gosport!?  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Rexr on 08 February 2015, 04:10:13 pm
Couple of hours in the garage today chain all adjusted, new custom brake torque arm, exhaust back on, a bit more cleaning, next onto oil change, new plugs, new air filter, then onto new fork seals as one is leaking fecking thing lol oh and new sbs front pads..... :)


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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 08 February 2015, 04:17:50 pm
Torque arm is nice Rexr 8)


Looks like a renthal bar brace with fixed ends.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bri h on 08 February 2015, 04:57:04 pm
I had a little jaunt to the H cafe and bumped into Nick.  Always good to see a foccer.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 08 February 2015, 05:11:28 pm
Good to see you Bri. My work colleague didn't turn up, so I went down to Reading, and had a blat along the A4 to clear the cobwebs. Nice to get out on it at last!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 08 February 2015, 05:18:13 pm
Rexr. Have you fitted a later engine into your bike or have you just painted it ? Looks nice  8)

No mines the last of the gen 1's and they came with black engine, black frame and black swingarm.......

Oh. I didn't realise they put the black engines in a 53 plated bike (2003/2004).

Looks minty now.

Yeah mines a 04 but on a 53 plate

Two Fazer 1000 models in Europe Union  from 03 to 05 the FZS1000 and the FZS1000S

FZS1000 had silver engine and swinging arm

FZS1000S had black engine and Swinging arm

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 08 February 2015, 05:30:35 pm
took Me Julie out for 150 miler to the wilds of Norfolk today and put new Gerbing heated gloves through their paces. Hands lovely and toasty.

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: zippywight on 08 February 2015, 10:00:04 pm
Pics after fitting of giving rack and my bargain box. And a quick clean after bike being drowned in road salt.... Thank you gritters!!!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 09 February 2015, 04:17:30 pm
Got back out on the thou after it being stood for 7-8 weeks - battery was almost flat and couldn't start the bike but luckily had the spare that I got from noggy so put that one in and it took A LOT of cranking to get it going as it stuttered and spluttered before finally clearing. It ran fine once it was started and proceeded to go exploring where I found a few new nice roads that actually had a decent road surface and had no other traffic on them. Front tyre still feels way off though, especially on right hand bends but it will be coming off soon and will be replaced with a T30

Needs a damn good clean, but that will come when I take it to All Year Biker to have its ACF treatment again :)


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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 09 February 2015, 05:10:14 pm
came back from bangor this morning after week in ireland

dublin to sligo to downpatrick to manchester  :rollin back to dublin then athlone then roscommon then mullingar then kildare then back to wales.

then england this morning


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 11 February 2015, 08:42:19 pm
Bath and shampoo, Polish, ACF50, Fettle.

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 11 February 2015, 10:32:43 pm
what is this wash you speak of.......  :D

although i did wash mine after the brown of ireland :D

had friend solder terminals to wire for sat nav - it now works properly :D



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: odbguy on 12 February 2015, 05:01:10 pm
Got bike out for a little ride to see misis over dinner, sadly she had to work through her dinner so had more time to take the long way home :)
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Should have got a shot after I cleaned it, oh well :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 14 February 2015, 05:39:47 pm
Charged up the battery , refitted & started 1st press of button , checked the tyres , front was fine , rear had  lost a couple of psi . Took it out for an hour , rode down the A38 , up through Burrington , onto A39 , down to A37 and back into Bristol , roads were mainly dry , a bit greasy in places through Burrington , great to blow off a few cobwebs , got a bit cold towards the end , roll on spring .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Tuckerhauser on 14 February 2015, 06:26:19 pm
Fitted renthal bars:-) straight forward job just need to tap out for bar ends now
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 14 February 2015, 06:32:03 pm
Fitted renthal bars:-) straight forward job just need to tap out for bar ends now


I got a set of R&G bar ends for Renthals they seem to be proper weighted unlike the Renthal bar plugs which are just that....plugs.........what sort of adhesion did you use for the switch gear out of interest......i went a bit mental on my night shift and ordered some handlebar tape that the lunatic mile munching cyclists use on their bars but usually a bit o whatever tape is lying around seems to do the trick.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: youngsterbiker on 14 February 2015, 07:10:36 pm
went to the garage to take pictures of the damage done. cried a little on the way home.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Tuckerhauser on 14 February 2015, 07:17:48 pm
Fitted renthal bars:-) straight forward job just need to tap out for bar ends now


I got a set of R&G bar ends for Renthals they seem to be proper weighted unlike the Renthal bar plugs which are just that....plugs.........what sort of adhesion did you use for the switch gear out of interest......i went a bit mental on my night shift and ordered some handlebar tape that the lunatic mile munching cyclists use on their bars but usually a bit o whatever tape is lying around seems to do the trick.

Just used insulation tape, the rh side was secure without the tape the lh needed the tape.
Think the standard bar ends are m16 x1.5 ill check at work on Monday and hopefully sort a tap out

Ill have a look at the r&g bara ends though
Ta
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 15 February 2015, 05:04:31 pm
Went for a fantastic little blast today.
Glorious winter sunshine.
Good for the soul.
Only negative, it appears my waistband on my leather trousers has shrunk.  :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 15 February 2015, 07:03:11 pm
Washed it, I really have to get a better bellypan , the one on it just does not look right.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 16 February 2015, 04:21:53 pm
Fitted new clocks.....bike has now done only 6300 miles.....amazing how time flies by....backwards :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 21 February 2015, 10:01:06 am
Booked the mighty thou in for its MOT,11.30 today, think I'll give it a quick wash before I go.............
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 21 February 2015, 12:20:59 pm
Passed no advisory s.....well it is silver    :D.....5500 miles last year all pleasure riding, see if I can beat that this year    ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 21 February 2015, 02:07:05 pm
Passed no advisory s.....well it is silver    :D .....5500 miles last year all pleasure riding, see if I can beat that this year    ;)


225 hours in the saddle then Red, that's impressive  ;)


Top result with the MOT, i bet mine doesnt even pass, especially after i've been fiddling with it for a couple o months :o
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 21 February 2015, 02:36:11 pm
Passed no advisory s.....well it is silver    :D .....5500 miles last year all pleasure riding, see if I can beat that this year    ;)


225 hours in the saddle then Red, that's impressive  ;)


Top result with the MOT, i bet mine doesnt even pass, especially after i've been fiddling with it for a couple o months :o







On form today mr nog   :lol.....that will be an average speed of 24.4 mph.....funny, very foccin funny..... :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 21 February 2015, 06:29:56 pm
Passed no advisory s.....well it is silver    :D.....5500 miles last year all pleasure riding, see if I can beat that this year    ;)
don't push yourself too hard Paul (James May's mini me)  just aim for knocking 500mls this year
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: HarryHornby on 21 February 2015, 06:55:40 pm
Put a k & n on the bike.  Looked at rear caliper, realised it's pretty fooked, ordered new pads and seals from wemoto  and pm' dazza for help.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 21 February 2015, 08:37:42 pm
Went out in bright sunshine, down the 338 to Hungerford, then on towards Tidworth. Pulled in before heading across Salisbury Plain and stood for a moment looking at a foc-off great, dark angry cloud with an anvil top and just a solid wall of black underneath it....hmmm, that's right across my route  :\  Hang on a sec... it's headed right this way!  :eek  Run away, run away!!  :lol

So went back the way I came, and went through two major sleet storms; had to wipe the visor literally every couple of seconds and the road was actually white with icy ball-bearings, BUT.........every time I hit one of the best twisty bits, the road was dry and the sun came out  :b
But there were some very dodgy looking storms about. I wanted to stop to take some snaps of them, but I was busting for a piss so legged it home  :rolleyes
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Post by: bigbluebear on 24 February 2015, 08:45:14 am
New Dunlop Road Smart 2's fitted, 4 degree ignition advancer fitted (ordered the gasket but didn't need it), new steering head bearings, doing the AIS removal, new 15t front sprocket, all fluids replaced (oil, coolant, brakes), new plugs, oil filter, carb balance, new frame plugs, linkages greased, belly pan respray.....and then a good deep clean......work in progress pictures
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Post by: Dave48 on 24 February 2015, 08:49:03 am
New Dunlop Road Smart 2's fitted, 4 degree ignition advancer fitted (ordered the gasket but didn't need it), new steering head bearings, doing the AIS removal, new 15t front sprocket, all fluids replaced (oil, coolant, brakes), new plugs, oil filter, carb balance, new frame plugs, linkages greased, belly pan respray.....and then a good deep clean......work in progress pictures


Very therapeutic!
And a good way to recycle flattened cardboard boxes!
Wont the bike feel good to ride when the warm Spring days finally arrive?
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Post by: lew600fazer on 24 February 2015, 07:48:35 pm
Got it serviced , callipers stripped down and serviced, brake fluid changed , sprockets looked at advised good for another 10,000kms. Noticed a big difference in the brakes they had been feeloing a bit spongy , now solid excellent, even had the ABS kick in, me fault.
Ride out planned for tomorrow.
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Post by: brooker81 on 25 February 2015, 09:23:49 am
Been expencive morning.....
Bought Ermax bellypan £185
Carbon rear hugger and Carbon side covers. £100
Rizoma Fuel Cap £165 and the carbon tank cover off luke.
I'll post pics up when the arrive and there installed.

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/IMG-20150223-WA0004_zps2wfjgvc6.jpg)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 25 February 2015, 11:40:44 am

Rizoma Fuel Cap £165

 :eek

I didn't know predictive text messes around with numbers....?
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Post by: brooker81 on 25 February 2015, 11:52:43 am
Tell me about it. Rip off central. does look nice though and the rest of the bits on the bike are rizoma so gonna match it up.Sexy bit of kit too.

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/RIZTF051_01_zpscofcdl85.jpg)
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Post by: bigbluebear on 25 February 2015, 12:19:53 pm
Bought some titanium nuts and bolts for front and back break discs & callipers, chain adjuster bolts and rear sprocket nuts.....not cheap at £100 delivered
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Post by: Rexr on 25 February 2015, 01:56:37 pm
Buttoned it all back together again....looks like a bike again now.... :lol
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Post by: lew600fazer on 25 February 2015, 06:44:45 pm
Cracking ride out today, mate and his 900 hornet, good fun good company and a good lunch sitting outside, Spring is heading your way folks. I had it serviced yesterday, Callipers and brake fluid . I cannot believe the difference in the feel of the brakes soooooo much better.
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Post by: taylor on 25 February 2015, 08:07:44 pm
lovely coulour bike brooker.
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Post by: noggythenog on 25 February 2015, 08:54:17 pm
Nice work everyone  8) ...things are certainly heating up on here now, getting exciting looking forward to the summer :sun .


 & there must be something in the air coz ive splashed out on the most expensive foccin bolts too.


These 4 bolts have more precious metal than my wifes wedding ring that she thinks is white gold :b
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Post by: hybrid400 on 25 February 2015, 11:16:53 pm
Busy couple  days with the little fazer,so  today as ive got a week off and need the bike every day , i rebuilt the shock linkage,changed the oil and filter,and renewed the shagged head bearings.Also dropped off the wheels to get  some new avon storms put on the rims, and i also  fitted a new shock from the shock factory which im really impressed with.The standard shock was well past its best at 15000 miles and at 27000 miles was verging on a liability,with taking a passenger a complete no no..The new shock looks very well made (i can post a pic if anyones interested) and looks as nicely finished as the maxton unit on my r1.I had been looking for a shock for ages and took a punt on the shock factory unit as each shock gets sent with the spring for your weight/use, a c-spanner,2 year warranty and was  350 quid delivered to my door.Ive only done a few miles so far but the rear of the bike feels so much nicer,actually absorbing bumps intead of crashing up and down and wallowing about,ive left the shock on click 24 of 44 of adjustment and havent set the sag up yet but will do that tommorrow along with the twice yearly caliper service.Ill put a post up when ive set up the sag and put a few miles on it.
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Post by: dazza on 26 February 2015, 12:50:00 am
Rode it. :D[Limit reached]
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Post by: brooker81 on 26 February 2015, 08:12:27 am
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lovely coulour bike brooker.

thanks mate its Lava Red. few big changes to come on my bike soon.
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Post by: noggythenog on 26 February 2015, 10:06:20 am
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lovely coulour bike brooker.

thanks mate its Lava Red. few big changes to come on my bike soon.


Lava Red polished with real Lava Polish costing the earth :D


That bike is seriously clean likes, it really is stunning...i wont lie i know that Dek kept it clean and you like being ocd with it too but compared to mine i mean everything i detach or reveal has bloody grime or old rusty watery shite ive got my work cut out rught enough but i shall get mine looking allot cleaner, just gonna take me ages.


Good work




Get more pics up for me to cry at :b
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Post by: brooker81 on 26 February 2015, 10:37:14 am
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Lava Red polished with real Lava Polish costing the earth ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/cheesy.gif[/url])


That bike is seriously clean likes, it really is stunning...i wont lie i know that Dek kept it clean and you like being ocd with it too but compared to mine i mean everything i detach or reveal has bloody grime or old rusty watery shite ive got my work cut out rught enough but i shall get mine looking allot cleaner, just gonna take me ages.


Good work




Get more pics up for me to cry at ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/tongue.gif[/url])



I know i spend more time cleaning than riding it unfortunatly. Dek set the bar VERY high.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 26 February 2015, 12:50:58 pm
Wheels off and loaded in to the car to have the tyres changed :) Just need to find a fitter...
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Post by: noggythenog on 26 February 2015, 01:19:37 pm
Wheels off and loaded in to the car to have the tyres changed :) Just need to find a fitter...


Maxxis Diamonds then is it? ;)
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Post by: bigbluebear on 26 February 2015, 01:52:13 pm
Got these through the post this morning......Titanium nuts and bolts :D
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Post by: brooker81 on 26 February 2015, 01:59:26 pm
Nice bigbluebear get the copaslip ready by the bucketful.
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Post by: bigbluebear on 26 February 2015, 02:20:16 pm
Nice bigbluebear get the copaslip ready by the bucketful.

Yup they will be properly anti-seized greased
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Post by: Dead Eye on 26 February 2015, 02:41:34 pm
Wheels off and loaded in to the car to have the tyres changed :) Just need to find a fitter...


Maxxis Diamonds then is it? ;)

Nope, a set of Bridgestone T30's :)

Found a fitter right next to work and I'll pick them up in about an hour or two for when I head home... yes I got in to work very late today ;)

Once I'd removed the tyres, I could tell how much they had squared off and suddenly the dodgy cornering made a lot of sense. I'm looking forward to getting back out on the bike and not having to second guess the rubber :)
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Post by: noggythenog on 26 February 2015, 03:17:46 pm
Nice bigbluebear get the copaslip ready by the bucketful.

Yup they will be properly anti-seized greased


Is their aparticular requirement with Titanium???


I was thinking not to use any anti seize on my handlebars pinch bolts because i really dont want them being easy to come out
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Post by: noggythenog on 26 February 2015, 03:19:50 pm
Wheels off and loaded in to the car to have the tyres changed :) Just need to find a fitter...


Maxxis Diamonds then is it? ;)

Nope, a set of Bridgestone T30's :)

Found a fitter right next to work and I'll pick them up in about an hour or two for when I head home... yes I got in to work very late today ;)

Once I'd removed the tyres, I could tell how much they had squared off and suddenly the dodgy cornering made a lot of sense. I'm looking forward to getting back out on the bike and not having to second guess the rubber :)


Ive never ridden my thou on a fresh set of tyres, i think you're the same...could be a revelation :) [size=78%] [/size]
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Post by: bigbluebear on 26 February 2015, 03:49:49 pm
Just ordered PFM Profiled Performance wavy break discs.....budget now blown to smithereens with all the other work going on at the moment.
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Post by: Dead Eye on 26 February 2015, 04:18:59 pm
Got the tyres back and everything is back on the bike... now I just need to wait for a day when it isn't raining... pahahahahahah
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Post by: midden on 26 February 2015, 07:53:51 pm
Nice bigbluebear get the copaslip ready by the bucketful.
does titanium rust then?
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Post by: noggythenog on 26 February 2015, 07:57:18 pm
Nice bigbluebear get the copaslip ready by the bucketful.
does titanium rust then?


It better foccing not at the price it is....actually it better have some pretty shit hot qualities like make an extra 10bhp its that pricey!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 26 February 2015, 08:15:39 pm
Nice bigbluebear get the copaslip ready by the bucketful.
does titanium rust then?

Doesn't rust or tarnish, stays like new....going to look great with my new discs
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Post by: midden on 26 February 2015, 08:17:48 pm
So copper slip not needed then?
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Post by: Dead Eye on 26 February 2015, 08:51:33 pm
Surely it's possible that whatever the titanium bolts are screwing in to aren't made of titanium... so there is still a slim rust chance. Can't see anything wrong with using copper slip and I don't think it would increase the likeliness of the bolts un-screwing
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Post by: midden on 26 February 2015, 09:02:37 pm
Surely it's possible that whatever the titanium bolts are screwing in to aren't made of titanium... so there is still a slim rust chance. Can't see anything wrong with using copper slip and I don't think it would increase the likeliness of the bolts un-screwing
obviously they won't be screwed in to titanium,  just wouldn't imagine there'd be a seizure problem, no harm using copper slip. I just don'tfancy the taste in my mouth when i'm kitted out with titanium implants  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Estuarybiker on 26 February 2015, 09:19:58 pm
Picked up the Fazer from MoT went for a ride, met another Foccer at Thurrock Services and missed the rain!!
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Post by: Price0129 on 27 February 2015, 03:57:13 pm
Rode it for the first time since last November
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 27 February 2015, 08:26:51 pm
A run down to Weymouth for fish and chips today. About 3 hours getting down there, stopped for all of 40 minutes, then back again. Got back just before it got too dim for the dark visor - forgot to take a clear one  :rolleyes

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6712_zpsexttfqxl.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6712_zpsexttfqxl.jpg.html)
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Post by: noggythenog on 27 February 2015, 08:35:13 pm
The fazer still looks pretty clean Nick, have had all the crash damage sorted out now coz i cant ever notice any on pics?
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 27 February 2015, 08:47:10 pm
The fazer still looks pretty clean Nick, have had all the crash damage sorted out now coz i cant ever notice any on pics?

Two things Noggy. No, it's actually filthy, just doesn't show on photos.

And 2., I always take shots of it's best side now  :lol  I replaced a fairing bracket, bashed the main one more or less straight....fixed!  :)
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Post by: esetest on 27 February 2015, 08:47:46 pm
Taxed it .
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Post by: noggythenog on 27 February 2015, 08:58:10 pm
The fazer still looks pretty clean Nick, have had all the crash damage sorted out now coz i cant ever notice any on pics?

Two things Noggy. No, it's actually filthy, just doesn't show on photos.

And 2., I always take shots of it's best side now  :lol  I replaced a fairing bracket, bashed the main one more or less straight....fixed!  :)


Aw :look ......that makes sense...perhaps the whole bikeyness and the story about fish and chips has clouded my judgement...i cant wait for some big eats :)
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Post by: Dead Eye on 27 February 2015, 09:32:14 pm
Nicks bike has crash damage and still looks better than mine does at the moment :| It's absolutely covered in crap from the roads but I place my trust in the ACF treatment it had. Planning on getting it redone in a few weeks ready for Spring and Summer with mostly sunny miles I hope. Commuting will be done by a Dead Eye powered cycle instead...
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Post by: red98 on 28 February 2015, 06:38:19 pm
Changed the fork oil and fitted new fork seals....one of the damper rods put up a fight but the broom handle trick soon sorted that out......
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Post by: midden on 28 February 2015, 07:38:16 pm
Nicks bike has crash damage and still looks better than mine does at the moment :| It's absolutely covered in crap from the roads but I place my trust in the ACF treatment it had. Planning on getting it redone in a few weeks ready for Spring and Summer with mostly sunny miles I hope. Commuting will be done by a Dead Eye powered cycle instead...
unfortunately I missed a few areas with the acf and it can be seen :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 01 March 2015, 01:30:42 am
I had mine done by All Year Biker with their super foam washing stuff and ACF :) I'm far too lazy to deal with it myself... prefer to spend my time fettling and fixing rather than cleaning - that is when I'm not riding ;)
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Post by: pilgo on 01 March 2015, 02:57:32 pm
Went for my first gentle bimble since the bike show last november, felt great to be back out on 2 wheels again, needed to get a few miles under my belt again before I test ride the Tracer on wednesday.ive just measured the Fazer width and compared it to the Tracer, and im 4 inches to long !! It will be tight getting the Tracer through the 2 gates that I need to to get round the back to my flat, but its do able I think-i might need to relocate 1 of the gates but it'll be worth it
and then I found this on the rear tyre, its pretty squared off anyway so it needs replacing anyway but I was hoping on going up to Bristol on the bike on wednesday so I hope my local bike shop can source and fit a new tyre by tuesday
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Post by: HarryHornby on 01 March 2015, 04:18:09 pm
Had Dazza round to look at my rear calliper and hopefully get it working again but it's focked.  We could get the pistons to move out using the brake pedal but getting them back in required some serious g-clamping and even then they wouldn't go back in all the way (even with the reservoir cap off).  I need the bike for crack of sparrow Thursday so will give it to the garage to strip and clean.  :o
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Post by: noggythenog on 01 March 2015, 04:24:37 pm
Had Dazza round to look at my rear calliper and hopefully get it working again but it's focked.  We could get the pistons to move out using the brake pedal but getting them back in required some serious g-clamping and even then they wouldn't go back in all the way (even with the reservoir cap off).  I need the bike for crack of sparrow Thursday so will give it to the garage to strip and clean.  :o


"Crack os Sparrow"


Is that Dazza Pun? :lol


I bet he'd take a crack at a sparrow, or any other feathered fiend :b
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Post by: noggythenog on 01 March 2015, 04:49:33 pm
Went for my first gentle bimble since the bike show last november, felt great to be back out on 2 wheels again, needed to get a few miles under my belt again before I test ride the Tracer on wednesday.ive just measured the Fazer width and compared it to the Tracer, and im 4 inches to long !! It will be tight getting the Tracer through the 2 gates that I need to to get round the back to my flat, but its do able I think-i might need to relocate 1 of the gates but it'll be worth it
and then I found this on the rear tyre, its pretty squared off anyway so it needs replacing anyway but I was hoping on going up to Bristol on the bike on wednesday so I hope my local bike shop can source and fit a new tyre by tuesday


Good luck with the test ride bud, remember theres no mechanical sympathy needed with a demo bike so wring its neck & see what its got.


Also remember if you're willing to spend 8k on a bike then an additional pittance could change the bars to ones that do fit through the space, even if you get someone official to do it for you, just coz thats the bars they put on doesnt mean they're the best bars for you anyway. Easy for me to say being a destroyer of older bike's i know :lol


A colleague at work went for a test ride, he owns an old Africa Twin, he wasnt overly enthusiastic but he liked it (foccin bastard has too much money clearly) he then went for a spin on a new ish Honda Deauville which i was pleading with him not to get on the night shift...right enough he had a test ride and even he thought it was Dull.


Seriously though if i was you id give that MT07 a chance too, i bet it's all you'll ever need, you're also welcome to try my FZ1 coz you can get them for a tuppence and with an MT07 or used FZ1 then you have extra dosh left over to enjoy the trips that you do on them, top food, beer, barmaids.
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Post by: Doddsie on 01 March 2015, 08:52:42 pm
The last word sold it for me!!!
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Post by: brooker81 on 02 March 2015, 08:31:14 am
Fitted some new carbon shiney bits. Made a bit of work for myself actually as need to do some touch up work where the rear hugger has rubbed away the paint on the swingarm.

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/IMG-20150228-WA0004_zpspzsw44gy.jpeg)

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/20150227_164851_zpszezgzjm4.jpg)

Please dont rip me about my chicken strips.
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Post by: noggythenog on 02 March 2015, 08:34:18 am
Very nice Brooker, im drooling :b
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 02 March 2015, 01:23:20 pm
Thought about giving it a wash. Well, it's a start isn't it?
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Post by: hairnet on 02 March 2015, 02:28:26 pm
Put mirror back on after 2 months :D
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Post by: HarryHornby on 02 March 2015, 02:45:32 pm
booked it into the garage on Wednesday to get the calliper sorted.
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Post by: unfazed on 02 March 2015, 06:00:24 pm
booked it into the garage on Wednesday to get the calliper sorted.

Be prepared, you may have to replace the pistons and seals. :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: HarryHornby on 02 March 2015, 06:22:28 pm
I've got the seals already and have asked them to replace those, hoping the pistons aren't foced.....
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Post by: unfazed on 02 March 2015, 07:23:25 pm
I've got the seals already and have asked them to replace those, hoping the pistons aren't foced.....

Is it possible to buy pistons on their own?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 02 March 2015, 09:33:17 pm
I've got the seals already and have asked them to replace those, hoping the pistons aren't foced.....


http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/yamaha/fzs_600_fazer_sp/00/ (http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/yamaha/fzs_600_fazer_sp/00/)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilgo on 03 March 2015, 08:00:59 pm
new Avon Storm rear tyre fitted to replace the squared off one that was on there when I brought it and that got a split in it last sunday.
had a nice ride home the long way in the march sunshine to try to bed it in before my ride to Bristol tomorow for my test ride on the Tracer, bit worried that riding a new bike will show up the Fazers bad points !!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 03 March 2015, 09:35:50 pm
Do they have any bad points?  only done 8k miles on my tyre so quiet a few miles left yet  8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 03 March 2015, 09:37:49 pm
Do they have any bad points?  only done 8k miles on my tyre so quiet a few miles left yet  8)


Yep.......they are slow :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 04 March 2015, 08:10:59 am
Fitted bellypan. Now just for the last few bits.

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/20150303_183439_zpsthmrbzfz.jpg)

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/20150303_183450_zpscg8qohqx.jpg)




Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 04 March 2015, 08:43:33 am
Fitted bellypan. Now just for the last few bits.


Hope you exhaust and pillion footrest get better soon  :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 04 March 2015, 08:44:02 am
Do they have any bad points?  only done 8k miles on my tyre so quiet a few miles left yet  8)


Yep.......they are slow :b

Only the blue ones  :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 04 March 2015, 08:45:47 am
Brooker, are you happy now mate, you have finally achieved greatness by getting that bellypan, plus you know you've got somewhere when you have a bike carpet  8)


I feel like you arent doing me any favours by showing your bike, i just seen how shiny your exhaust is but i dont reckon i can afford a new one :(


Plus is that 2 mismatched fasteners i see on the front fairing.......tut tut, slacking :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 04 March 2015, 08:52:02 am
Still thinking about giving it a wash. I am visualising the job, so hopefully soon, once I've got a plan of action, I can get the cleaning kit ready. Have to do these things one step at a time  ;)

Oh, and booked it in at Del's to change out those foccin sintered rear pads for standards. Damn things are lethal!
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Post by: brooker81 on 04 March 2015, 08:52:16 am
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Brooker, are you happy now mate, you have finally achieved greatness by getting that bellypan, plus you know you've got somewhere when you have a bike carpet  ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/cool.gif[/url])


I feel like you arent doing me any favours by showing your bike, i just seen how shiny your exhaust is but i dont reckon i can afford a new one ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/sad.gif[/url])


Plus is that 2 mismatched fasteners i see on the front fairing.......tut tut, slacking ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/tongue.gif[/url])
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No mismatched fasteners on my bike not a chance. Just a couple more bits to do. then i will no doubt sell it,i did exactly the same with the gen1. I may change the bike carpet as its the wrong colour :D
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Post by: brooker81 on 04 March 2015, 08:53:21 am
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Hope you exhaust and pillion footrest get better soon  ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/lol.gif[/url]) ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/lol.gif[/url])
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Well be better soon.Hopefully
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 04 March 2015, 08:54:34 am
Brooker, are you happy now mate, you have finally achieved greatness by getting that bellypan

Ah, but can you put your fish and chips in it to keep em warm on the way home?  ;)
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Post by: brooker81 on 04 March 2015, 08:57:14 am
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Ah, but can you put your fish and chips in it to keep em warm on the way home?
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Never thought of that i will try it.
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Post by: noggythenog on 04 March 2015, 09:01:37 am
Brooker, are you happy now mate, you have finally achieved greatness by getting that bellypan

Ah, but can you put your fish and chips in it to keep em warm on the way home?  ;)


That is a brilliant idea, i dunno about the chips but i reckon a jumbo battered sausage and a king rib could slide in there easy enough.....has someone already tried this then?


Good luck with your visualisation techniques, you could write a book or 2  - "think your bike clean" by Dr Nick or "the bellypan cookbook" "slow cooking in the fast lane" :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 04 March 2015, 09:21:00 am
When engines were air cooled and carburetted ( :rolleyes ), and there was a bit more room around there, some folks used to put their takeaways on top of the crankcases behind the block.

Thanks for encouragement on cleaning my bike Noggy. It's a difficult and daunting undertaking, and best not to proceed too light-heartedly. After all, once you start these things, there's no turning back  :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 04 March 2015, 09:51:09 am
Brooker, are you happy now mate, you have finally achieved greatness by getting that bellypan

Ah, but can you put your fish and chips in it to keep em warm on the way home?  ;)
Here's hoping you can as an alternative to its intended purpose because I certainy couldn't fit my belly in that pan
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Post by: Red Ceri on 04 March 2015, 12:41:39 pm
Finally got around to getting my R1 bottom yoke and Fazer stem to an engineering company to get the stem knurled, pressed into the yoke and then pinned, should be done by the end of the week.
 
Talking about getting your takeaways home, when I was 18 (back in the dark ages before anyone asks) I met a guy in hospital who,like me was in there due to a bike accident, he recounted his crash to me. Apparently he had been down the pub then on to the chinky and bought some spare ribs and popped them down his jacket. An Old guy decides that he wants to drive his car off his drive in the morning so reverses off his drive without looking, thinking that at 12am there wouldn't be anyone else out and about, just my new friend was passing. Friend and bike slam into the side of the car, breaking mates left femur, jaw and left arm, he lands a few yards away from the car and the old guy comes running over to see my mate unmoving and shed loads of what looks like blood all over his chest & face and bones poking out from the top of his jacket. Old guy passes out thinking he's topped my mate. Mate ends up on orthopeadic ward, old guy in intensive care with suspected massive heart attack. So just be carefull where you put your takeaway, you may be responsible for putting someone else in hospital!!!
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Post by: HarryHornby on 04 March 2015, 12:53:23 pm
 :rollin :lol  I love that, very funny.
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Post by: brooker81 on 04 March 2015, 12:56:45 pm
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Talking about getting your takeaways home, when I was 18 (back in the dark ages before anyone asks) I met a guy in hospital who,like me was in there due to a bike accident, he recounted his crash to me. Apparently he had been down the pub then on to the chinky and bought some spare ribs and popped them down his jacket. An Old guy decides that he wants to drive his car off his drive in the morning so reverses off his drive without looking, thinking that at 12am there wouldn't be anyone else out and about, just my new friend was passing. Friend and bike slam into the side of the car, breaking mates left femur, jaw and left arm, he lands a few yards away from the car and the old guy comes running over to see my mate unmoving and shed loads of what looks like blood all over his chest & face and bones poking out from the top of his jacket. Old guy passes out thinking he's topped my mate. Mate ends up on orthopeadic ward, old guy in intensive care with suspected massive heart attack. So just be carefull where you put your takeaway, you may be responsible for putting someone else in hospital!!!
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 :'( :rollin :rollin :rollin :'(
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 04 March 2015, 01:23:38 pm
Finally got around to getting my R1 bottom yoke and Fazer stem to an engineering company to get the stem knurled, pressed into the yoke and then pinned, should be done by the end of the week.
 
Talking about getting your takeaways home, when I was 18 (back in the dark ages before anyone asks) I met a guy in hospital who,like me was in there due to a bike accident, he recounted his crash to me. Apparently he had been down the pub then on to the chinky and bought some spare ribs and popped them down his jacket. An Old guy decides that he wants to drive his car off his drive in the morning so reverses off his drive without looking, thinking that at 12am there wouldn't be anyone else out and about, just my new friend was passing. Friend and bike slam into the side of the car, breaking mates left femur, jaw and left arm, he lands a few yards away from the car and the old guy comes running over to see my mate unmoving and shed loads of what looks like blood all over his chest & face and bones poking out from the top of his jacket. Old guy passes out thinking he's topped my mate. Mate ends up on orthopeadic ward, old guy in intensive care with suspected massive heart attack. So just be carefull where you put your takeaway, you may be responsible for putting someone else in hospital!!!


 :rollin  Classic!

A very dirty, dirty, filthy little Fazer  :eek

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One used-up, aching back later:

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(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6737_zps2wian9hd.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6737_zps2wian9hd.jpg.html)

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And a little essential chain maintenance:

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And no, it's not too tight, ok!  :rolleyes

So that's stage one. Stage two will be clean up rear wheel and sprocket nuts and re-apply ACF, then polish paintwork (or what's left of it  :'( ). Stage four: replace with a younger model  :\

Now I'm off to the For Sale/Wanted section, cos one of the fairing inner panels fell apart  :lol
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Post by: slimwilly on 04 March 2015, 01:31:05 pm
Hell !!! :eek  steady on man :lol :lol :lol




Looks good though, i did a dry clean on mine the other day,more dust than grime,spray on,wipe off :D


I was going to ask you to meet me at Cheltenham.Sat am,to assist in lifting a hot tub on my trailer,,i had better think again :)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 04 March 2015, 01:33:40 pm
Hell !!! :eek  steady on man :lol :lol :lol




Looks good though, i did a dry clean on mine the other day,more dust than grime,spray on,wipe off :D


I was going to ask you to meet me at Cheltenham.Sat am,to assist in lifting a hot tub on my trailer,,i had better think again :)

Sorry mate, I'm a man of leisure now  :lol
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Post by: esetest on 04 March 2015, 05:55:26 pm
Went for a spin down through Cheddar gorge today , very sunny but still foccing  freezing , I road tested the new Gopro camera  , I was very impressed with the picture quality ,  I can't upload it though , file is to large , I will have to work out how to reduce the size of the file .
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Post by: noggythenog on 04 March 2015, 06:21:55 pm
Went for a spin down through Cheddar gorge today , very sunny but still foccing  freezing , I road tested the new Gopro camera  , I was very impressed with the picture quality ,  I can't upload it though , file is to large , I will have to work out how to reduce the size of the file .


Be good to see the footag esetest, ive neve been to cheddar gorge, something id like to see but its a fair old trek for me plus the missus would wanna go and ha'd involve the car. How many miles of top roads would you say are in the vicinity then?


Nick - good effort, i knew you could do it, only just noticed that you of all people dont have a rear hugger, actually looks better without one but all the winter riding you do i thought it'd be essential.



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: HarryHornby on 04 March 2015, 06:32:58 pm
Got it back from the garage after having the rear calliper completely overhauled, OMG the old seals were grim, no wonder it didn't work!


Anyway, amazing how fast a 600 accelerates when the rear brake isn't permanently on!!!  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 04 March 2015, 06:43:22 pm
How much did that set ya back?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilgo on 04 March 2015, 07:13:07 pm
Went for a spin down through Cheddar gorge today , very sunny but still foccing  freezing , I road tested the new Gopro camera  , I was very impressed with the picture quality ,  I can't upload it though , file is to large , I will have to work out how to reduce the size of the file .
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did you park up and sit in the sun about half way up the gorge, about 1 30'ish ? Silver fazer ?
if so I went past you on my test ride of the Tracer, id of foccer saluted you but I noticed you at the last minute and the silly bitch in the skoda in front of me  was really pissing me off !! And, yes, it was a tad chilly out there today
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Post by: esetest on 04 March 2015, 07:13:47 pm
Some great roads around Cheddar and the surrounding area , but they can get a bit busy especially during spring and summer , best time is late evenings after the rush hour and everybody has got to the pubs , as you said its a long way to go for a ride , when you have some great roads on your own doorstep .  Once I have worked out how to reduce the file size I will try to upload footage .
 
Went for a spin down through Cheddar gorge today , very sunny but still foccing  freezing , I road tested the new Gopro camera  , I was very impressed with the picture quality ,  I can't upload it though , file is to large , I will have to work out how to reduce the size of the file .


Be good to see the footag esetest, ive neve been to cheddar gorge, something id like to see but its a fair old trek for me plus the missus would wanna go and ha'd involve the car. How many miles of top roads would you say are in the vicinity then?


Nick - good effort, i knew you could do it, only just noticed that you of all people dont have a rear hugger, actually looks better without one but all the winter riding you do i thought it'd be essential.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 04 March 2015, 07:18:51 pm
I was there  about 2pm , black fazer , the silver fazer was still parked up when I went past , I gave him a nod , how did you get on with the Tracer .quote author=pilgo link=topic=6412.msg185794#msg185794 date=1425496387]
Went for a spin down through Cheddar gorge today , very sunny but still foccing  freezing , I road tested the new Gopro camera  , I was very impressed with the picture quality ,  I can't upload it though , file is to large , I will have to work out how to reduce the size of the file .
[/qsuote]

did you park up and sit in the sun about half way up the gorge, about 1 30'ish ? Silver fazer ?
if so I went past you on my test ride of the Tracer, id of foccer saluted you but I noticed you at the last minute and the silly bitch in the skoda in front of me  was really pissing me off !! And, yes, it was a tad chilly out there today
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Post by: wildchild74 on 04 March 2015, 07:28:21 pm
Thought about taking it up the woods n dropping a match in the tank :'( :evil
Gaz
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Post by: pilgo on 04 March 2015, 07:50:53 pm
I was there  about 2pm , black fazer , the silver fazer was still parked up when I went past , I gave him a nod , how did you get on with the Tracer .quote author=pilgo link=topic=6412.msg185794#msg185794 date=1425496387]
Went for a spin down through Cheddar gorge today , very sunny but still foccing  freezing , I road tested the new Gopro camera  , I was very impressed with the picture quality ,  I can't upload it though , file is to large , I will have to work out how to reduce the size of the file .
[/qsuote]

did you park up and sit in the sun about half way up the gorge, about 1 30'ish ? Silver fazer ?
if so I went past you on my test ride of the Tracer, id of foccer saluted you but I noticed you at the last minute and the silly bitch in the skoda in front of me  was really pissing me off !! And, yes, it was a tad chilly out there today




loved the Tracer, very easy to ride, great brakes, nice riding position, im 99 % certain im going to be getting one, I have a deposit down on the last black/grey one at Fowlers but me being me I still have this little voice in my ear saying 'dont do it'

I was worried about getting back on my ickle Fazer but I really enjoyed the ride home, I guess a new, non square rear tyre helps with that enjoyment !!
So if it wasnt you I wonder if its anyone else off here ?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 05 March 2015, 08:53:57 am
Taxed it this morning and these also came through the door......some weekend work coming up
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 05 March 2015, 08:41:23 pm
I was there  about 2pm , black fazer , the silver fazer was still parked up when I went past , I gave him a nod , how did you get on with the Tracer .quote author=pilgo link=topic=6412.msg185794#msg185794 date=1425496387]
Went for a spin down through Cheddar gorge today , very sunny but still foccing  freezing , I road tested the new Gopro camera  , I was very impressed with the picture quality ,  I can't upload it though , file is to large , I will have to work out how to reduce the size of the file .
[/qsuote]

did you park up and sit in the sun about half way up the gorge, about 1 30'ish ? Silver fazer ?
if so I went past you on my test ride of the Tracer, id of foccer saluted you but I noticed you at the last minute and the silly bitch in the skoda in front of me  was really pissing me off !! And, yes, it was a tad chilly out there today




loved the Tracer, very easy to ride, great brakes, nice riding position, im 99 % certain im going to be getting one, I have a deposit down on the last black/grey one at Fowlers but me being me I still have this little voice in my ear saying 'dont do it'

I was worried about getting back on my ickle Fazer but I really enjoyed the ride home, I guess a new, non square rear tyre helps with that enjoyment !!
So if it wasnt you I wonder if its anyone else off here ?


Not me yet! Soon though.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 06 March 2015, 12:41:24 am
took it for a 300 mile blast with me mate down to the kingdom of kerry and across the healy pass to kenmare bay ,through molls gap and down into killarney and then on to dingle ,dry the whole day whoopee                    summers a comin  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 06 March 2015, 06:27:49 am
Nice pic downey, very moody


Ill do a tour of Ireland some day. 8)


I didnt do anything, but i did receive my new throttle housing........plus im now the proud owner of a torque wrench 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 06 March 2015, 11:58:44 am
Are you going to put that throttle housing on with that tourque wrench !!!!!!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 06 March 2015, 12:09:06 pm
Are you going to put that throttle housing on with that tourque wrench !!!!!!!


Yeh im thinking 190nm should do the trick :b
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Post by: Frosties on 06 March 2015, 02:14:24 pm
Sméagol say "We wants it. We needs it. Must have the precious. They stole it from us. Sneaky little Crispies. Wicked. Tricksy. False."  :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 06 March 2015, 09:09:52 pm
Went from Cosford down to Gloucester via Kidderminster, then back up to Shobdon airfield, followed by a blast over the Ludlow to Bridgenorth road - good day out, beat the Cosford to Nottingham and return yesterday.  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 06 March 2015, 09:11:44 pm
Bath and shampoo, Polish, ACF50, Fettle.

Pray tell - what shampoo?

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What I meant was - what shampoo have you used - did you blow dry after? (Seriously - I have bought a hair dryer to make sure everything gets dried proper like!)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 07 March 2015, 04:03:43 pm
Picked up my PFM Brake Discs
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 07 March 2015, 04:32:30 pm
Just nipped into town on it quickly today to get a couple of bits. Only a t-shirt under the leather jacket, and SUMMER GLOVES! Wow. I hope it lasts  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 07 March 2015, 06:05:16 pm
I spent a couple of hours , cleaning , lubing , polishing and refitting the tank cover , ready for spring .
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Post by: stevie-g1968 on 07 March 2015, 08:02:59 pm
Took mine for its mot, passed with flying colours at 71,000miles... :D
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Post by: fazersharp on 07 March 2015, 08:24:11 pm
Went around the block -------------- 30mile block
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Post by: hairnet on 07 March 2015, 11:09:40 pm
went to st helens

time to come back - it was still there  :rollin :rollin

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Post by: sc0ttie on 07 March 2015, 11:36:16 pm
Adjusted the clutch cable, oiled the chain, checked my lights and had a bit of a clean up.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 08 March 2015, 05:47:11 pm
heard a slight blow from the downpipes on my 600,took them off and found a few pin holes and a split at the top collar....all welded up now.not pretty but its not blowing anymore 
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Post by: taylor on 08 March 2015, 06:10:29 pm
nice job.
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Post by: bigbluebear on 09 March 2015, 01:42:22 pm
Bought there Beowulf stainless steel side radiator guards from The MCN Scottish Motorcycle Show yesterday......£20 well spent
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 09 March 2015, 05:54:22 pm
cleaned out rear caliper cleaned rear brake light switch and front

3 weeks till lap of ireland :D


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 09 March 2015, 06:04:22 pm
cleaned out rear caliper cleaned rear brake light switch and front

3 weeks till lap of ireland :D

Where are you going in Ireland?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: chaz on 09 March 2015, 09:28:11 pm
changed fork oil first time, 39,400 miles and 10 years old.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 10 March 2015, 01:47:21 pm
cleaned out rear caliper cleaned rear brake light switch and front

3 weeks till lap of ireland :D

Where are you going in Ireland?

errr.......

small tour  :rollin

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: HarryHornby on 10 March 2015, 02:30:37 pm
decided to take the bike to work today, got to work, got asked if I could cover at another site because the chap was off for the day.  got on bike, rode 41 miles cross country, in the sun....sheeeeee...ine AND got paid 45p/mile for the privilege!!! HAPPY DAYS!!!  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 10 March 2015, 06:29:42 pm
cleaned out rear caliper cleaned rear brake light switch and front

3 weeks till lap of ireland :D

Where are you going in Ireland?

errr.......

small tour  :rollin

Why are you avoiding the best bits?  :'( :'(
Downey and I will happily show you some of the best bits in the south, won't we Downey  :lol


 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 10 March 2015, 06:55:47 pm
because www.irishphotorally.com (http://www.irishphotorally.com)

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 10 March 2015, 07:27:53 pm
sure will unfazed looks like hes doing a lot of inland routes ??    mabey he gets sea sick  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: the cueball on 10 March 2015, 08:13:56 pm
I took all the calipers off, pads out and gave them all a good scrub clean...


 :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 10 March 2015, 08:58:05 pm
because [url=http://www.irishphotorally.com]www.irishphotorally.com[/url] ([url]http://www.irishphotorally.com[/url])

([url]http://www.biker.ie/forum/images/smilies/lbhbh.gif[/url])


I hope to be doing it also, but having a bit of fun doing it. Might take in the Northern Ones around the NW200/UGP time

Give us a call in Cork and we will take you on a more interesting route to get to N, O, P and S.

It will only be a slight detour  :)

Is there someone coming with you or will you be on your own?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 11 March 2015, 11:03:55 pm
no fcukers mad enuff to do 1500 miles in 4 days  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 11 March 2015, 11:09:54 pm
itll be during the week waterford cark kerry clare monday tuesday :D


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 11 March 2015, 11:18:18 pm
This is my intended route starting in Cork.

What are your holiday dates?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilgo on 12 March 2015, 11:50:15 am
Put her up for sale, offered it to a mate first, hopefully he'll have it and save me the hassel of flogging it privately.
sad really but I dont want/need 2 bikes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 12 March 2015, 03:20:21 pm
Put her up for sale, offered it to a mate first, hopefully he'll have it and save me the hassel of flogging it privately.
sad really but I dont want/need 2 bikes

Shame, she's a beaut!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilgo on 13 March 2015, 08:48:18 pm
Put her up for sale, offered it to a mate first, hopefully he'll have it and save me the hassel of flogging it privately.
sad really but I dont want/need 2 bikes

Shame, she's a beaut!

 :thumbup   thank you
 
she might be gone this weekend,really quite sad about tbh  :'(
 
 
 
anyone want a r6 shock upgrade  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 14 March 2015, 01:56:20 am

I straightened my faring bracket with Hazel my crowbar.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 15 March 2015, 05:39:34 pm
Weekends work.......took off the radiator to remove air induction system and fit with Ivans plugs, bit scabby behind the pipes so cleaned and painted.......fitted new tapered head bearings.....fitted new discs....fitted new clocks....and put the front end back on.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 15 March 2015, 05:47:47 pm
Changed oil, oil filter and coolant......still to do back brake disc, brake fluids, belly pan respray, carb balance, replace with titanium nuts and bolts, fit new radiator guard and shrouds....give it a good clean....build a plinth and put it in the living room :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: the cueball on 15 March 2015, 05:59:23 pm
I topped up the coolant.... since I only realised that it wasn't aircooled last week...


 :eek


what a twat...  :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 15 March 2015, 06:49:12 pm
FAUX FINS !
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 15 March 2015, 07:03:05 pm





BBB top efort there the bike looks stunning. 8) ...i bet even though youve spent a shed load that you feel far more satusfied by bringing the old beast up to scratch rather than spending a whole lot more on another bike.


I want to replace my exhaust studs and collars too because its amazing how much better it makes everything look for such a simple thing.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: risticuss on 15 March 2015, 07:09:51 pm
Took the brakes off and cleaned the pistons. Lovely smooth brakes now. Gave it a thoroughly good wash too.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 15 March 2015, 07:34:01 pm





BBB top efort there the bike looks stunning. 8) ...i bet even though youve spent a shed load that you feel far more satusfied by bringing the old beast up to scratch rather than spending a whole lot more on another bike.


I want to replace my exhaust studs and collars too because its amazing how much better it makes everything look for such a simple thing.


Cheers Noggy.....I'm getting there.....still a couple of weeks to go and I'm pretty sure she'll be all ready to go.....still Baltic up here and the gritters were out last night so no real rush.

The wife offered me a new bike for a milestone birthday recently, but after much deliberation I decided I couldn't part with her and decided to give the mighty Fazer Thou a few modifications and a good deep clean....I'll post up some pictures when all the work is done.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 15 March 2015, 08:45:36 pm
Quote
The wife offered me a new bike for a milestone birthday recently, but after much deliberation I decided I couldn't part with her

The bike or the wife !
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: devilsyam on 15 March 2015, 08:47:04 pm
took delivery of mr nick crisps bike for a bit of devilsyam treatment
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Post by: hairnet on 17 March 2015, 06:59:01 pm
blue bear you perv :D

how much to do head bearings on fz6 :D


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Post by: Lez72 on 18 March 2015, 09:09:02 am
Good effort BBB.  Looks spot on
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 18 March 2015, 09:14:19 am
took delivery of mr nick crisps bike for a bit of devilsyam treatment

Well, most of it anyway  :lol


Sweet job BBB, very impressive. Not really jealous  :'(
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Post by: lew600fazer on 18 March 2015, 01:11:22 pm
Had a new Rear ST Angel fitted to replace this one, will keep the old tyre. Will be interested to see inside of the old one to see how well the mushroom plug I did the repair with was fitted.
I will post a photo of the inside of the old one if anyone is curious ??

 this is the mushroom plug I fitted to get me home, looks as if it was a good fix
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Post by: Robbie8666 on 19 March 2015, 08:46:25 am
Dropped it!!  :'( :'(
in petrol station after filling it up went to put air in tyres and slow speed spill.
foot was trapped between tank & seat so couldn't wriggle out. no damage to me (except pride) 2 blokes rushed over to help lift bike up for me.
broke LH rear indicator http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=16314.0 (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=16314.0) also I noticed a stud had snapped off.
pushed bike to the side and then walked roud looking up and down LH side trying to work out where this inch & half stud with thread at top end that had been tac welded should have been.. I had no idea!!
rode back to my digs put bike on centre stand & looked over it again, still no idea so i decided to look for indentical part on right side & there it was!! the stud off the bottom of the foot peg!!
now question,, what importance is this? do I really need it?
I noticed that my peg rubbers are starting to split but after 13 years I'm not surprised but do I need to replace foot pegs & rubbers or just rubbers?
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Post by: fazersharp on 19 March 2015, 09:04:30 am
Sorry to hear of your little "mating" atempt with your bike.
That stud is known as a "hero blob" or a leaning over indicator, the idea is that on sharp angled leaning around corners (not laying on its side !) that bit of metal will grind on the road either before your exhaust dose or you run out of tyre. Some people take them off when the constant grinding becomes a pest. So no you dont need them and they are cheep enough to buy.
But im not sure why you describe them a tac welded as it is just a short rod with a rounded end and a threaded end which gos into your footrest     
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Post by: Robbie8666 on 19 March 2015, 09:15:50 am
Sorry to hear of your little "mating" atempt with your bike.
That stud is known as a "hero blob" or a leaning over indicator, the idea is that on sharp angled leaning around corners (not laying on its side !) that bit of metal will grind on the road either before your exhaust dose or you run out of tyre. Some people take them off when the constant grinding becomes a pest. So no you dont need them and they are cheep enough to buy.
But im not sure why you describe them a tac welded as it is just a short rod with a rounded end and a threaded end which gos into your footrest   
Thanks for update.. I think that a previous ower must have had problem with them unscrewing or vibrating out as there is a small blob tac weld on both sides (just lood at replacement pegs £10 from HK not bad deal for a pair!!)
 
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Post by: fazersharp on 19 March 2015, 09:32:41 am
I would of thought that tac weld would knacker the inside thread of the alloy pegs. Maybe they are knackered, perhaps you should try a bolt in there to check before you buy just the blobs, because if you get some pegs from ebay then they may come with blobs anyway.
I use the blue locktite on mine, and a few other places as well, perhaps you should invest in a bottle   
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Post by: brooker81 on 21 March 2015, 07:03:20 am
Fitted this.
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Post by: Peasy on 21 March 2015, 08:52:18 am
Forks out and off for service ready to compliment the R6 shock


Wheels out and off for powder coating gold!


Radiator guard fitted


Accossato front brake master cyclinder fitted with braided lines, cleaned callipers too.


New pads on the way along with std front cog, did gold chain and a nice looking supersprox rear cog to fit


Std can removed ready to fit the Fuel titanium oval can in readiness for the full monty in just 5 weeks time!


Advancer to fit once the back wheel is back in too and an oil and filter change.


Busy day was yesterday!
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Post by: noggythenog on 21 March 2015, 09:12:52 am
Brooker you swine...how did i miss those pics.


Looks good mate....as usual ive gone ott & i ordered a cheaper one from Germany but i went with gold....now i see a black one i shoulda gone with black...but hey its boring if we all go the same aint it.


Dont sell it, dont sell it, dont sell it
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Post by: HarryHornby on 21 March 2015, 10:10:18 am
WOW BBB, that's is some serious love you've given to your bike and it looks the mutt's nuts!  :)


Anyway, what did I do today....


De-commutered the bike ready for tomorrow's egg run and next week's LOFO day out.  Took off rack and washed.


Polished the ex noggy fighter screen  :)


Checked the carb rubbers with some WD40 (FINALLY).  and despite them being split to foc all was good and the engine didn't miss a beat!  :-)
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Post by: Dead Eye on 21 March 2015, 09:06:04 pm
Finally got out on the thou for my first proper ride of 2015. Was only planning on going for a local jaunt, but 360+ miles and 8 and half hours later I finally got back home... I may have gone slightly further than intended and ended up in Yeovil. Weather was shit in the East, nicer in the West but cold everywhere :( Still thawing out, despite 6 six layers, 3 hours after getting in...
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Post by: downey on 21 March 2015, 09:35:58 pm
brooker81 thats a pretty feul cap man any link for that ??
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Post by: pilgo on 21 March 2015, 09:43:15 pm
Sold it  :'(
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Post by: brooker81 on 22 March 2015, 09:15:25 am
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RIZOMA-gas-tank-cap-fuel-for-YAMAHA-YZF-R1-00-BLACK-colour-/221567023144?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item33966c7828 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RIZOMA-gas-tank-cap-fuel-for-YAMAHA-YZF-R1-00-BLACK-colour-/221567023144?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item33966c7828)     


And no I didnt pay that much. I got mine for 130 quid mark
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Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 22 March 2015, 09:38:07 am

£130 for a fuel cap??? I would expect it to get BBC2 and make me bacon butties for that!!


Very nice tho.
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Post by: brooker81 on 22 March 2015, 04:35:30 pm
I know it's steep. But dek the guy I bought it off had already covered it in rizoma stuff so set the bar high. I thought it would be rude not to I hate when u take the fuel cap off and the keys jangle all over the fuel tank. But yeah u are right the Italians are right robbing twats
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Post by: fazerscotty on 22 March 2015, 05:01:44 pm
Went to The Raven for breakfast  :lol :lol
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Post by: downey on 22 March 2015, 06:18:49 pm
[url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RIZOMA-gas-tank-cap-fuel-for-YAMAHA-YZF-R1-00-BLACK-colour-/221567023144?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item33966c7828[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RIZOMA-gas-tank-cap-fuel-for-YAMAHA-YZF-R1-00-BLACK-colour-/221567023144?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item33966c7828[/url])     


And no I didnt pay that much. I got mine for 130 quid mark

wowza !!!!!   :eek  [size=78%]eh thanks tiz nice though[/size]
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Post by: red98 on 22 March 2015, 06:40:36 pm
Washed, polished, fluid levels checked, lubed chain and checked tyre presures.......20 psi in the front makes it handle like a bouncy castle    :o
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Post by: Nath on 22 March 2015, 06:55:45 pm
I rode it nearly everyday last week so thought I'd clean it today. Cleaned it then as it was warmer than normal, rode it out again, so tomorrow I'll probably do the same thing again  :)
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Post by: Doddsie on 23 March 2015, 01:56:47 pm
WROTE IT OFF!!!!  Saturday......Some woman thought it would be a good idea to swerve right and slam her brakes on to avoid a pheasant, just as I was overtaking her. Off duty police woman following said i went about 12 foot in the air and landed on my head. Cant move my head or arms properly but nothing major. Broken thumb and 2 fingers, feels like Ive been hit by a truck but all in all quite lucky, could have been a lot worse. Havent got any pics of the bike yet but so glad I was wearing a full face helmet!!

















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Post by: brooker81 on 23 March 2015, 02:03:35 pm
lucky there doddsie. hope you recover soon. silly bint. good job on the police woman though.
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Post by: noggythenog on 23 March 2015, 02:21:06 pm
Foocin ell doddsie mate :eek


Glad youre alive, & im feeling your pain, thats exactly how i got wiped out, i was staring through the back window of a Honda CRV & had no option but squeeze the brake harder & down i went but it sounds like this mutant actually hit you :eek .


Fair play to the Roof helmet...i oft wondered if theyd be any good in a crash.


Rip one of the cleanest  :faz s in the world too  :( :( :( .


Do what you do best......get pissed & enjoy it as if its your last beer coz your last one very well coulda been.


& get back in the saddle asap, hopefully on a  :faz , small or big.....fz1 really cheap you know :b
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Post by: ChristoT on 23 March 2015, 02:47:24 pm
Oh no!!

The important thing is you're OK, and thank foc for that. Stupid cow, why do they hand out driving licenses to twats like that?!

Anything salvageable, or are you just going to write it off?
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Post by: Doddsie on 23 March 2015, 03:12:20 pm
Havent been to see it yet, apparently the bike cartwheeled. From what I saw of it at the scene, rear wheel and swing arm looked ok, pretty much everything else looked bent smashed or damaged in some way.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 23 March 2015, 05:57:29 pm
Unlucky Doddsie (unlucky in that you met one of the countless numpties), but lucky your injuries are not too serious, which I'm pleased to hear. GWS mate.


Rip one of the cleanest  :faz s in the world too  :( :( :( .


This^^  :'(


How much for the wreck?  :lol
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Post by: taylor on 23 March 2015, 07:00:47 pm
lucky bloke, someone is looking out for you, just not that twat.
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Post by: Grahamm on 23 March 2015, 07:05:47 pm
WROTE IT OFF!!!! 

 :(

Glad to hear you survived, though!
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Post by: Lez72 on 23 March 2015, 07:14:24 pm
GWS Doddsie.  I feel the pain for both yourself and how you must be feeling about both your injuries and the sad demise of that immaculate boxeye.

It's a sad fact that it would appear only a very small percentage of drivers have even half a clue how to drive these days. Very few drivers know exactly what's going on around them at any given moment. Most only react to what happens as far away as the end of their bonnet which appears to be what happened here.

Anyways, I digress.  GWS
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Post by: midden on 23 March 2015, 07:24:00 pm
 :eek glad you're not seriously hurt Doddsie.

Tried fitting givi rack, what a pain in the arse it is.  I can't get the brackets to line up to put grab rail back on and thus secure the bracket.  Am i missing something? Any advice appreciated   ;)
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Post by: unfazed on 23 March 2015, 09:07:17 pm
Good to hear you are not to badly hurt, Doddsie.
Looks like you have a good witness to the incident :)
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Post by: Yamazer-92 on 23 March 2015, 11:43:11 pm
Sorry to hear that mate, it was a lovely bike. Still at least you made it out in pretty much one piece. And my Dad wonders why I'm not a confident overtaker...too many fuckwits in the world too easily distracted and too many blind spots. Hope all goes well for you recovery wise.
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Post by: brooker81 on 24 March 2015, 01:43:50 pm
Pulled the bike out remembered it was no longer taxed and that i had a broken finger on the left hand so wasn't able to even ride it if it was taxed. Doh.

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/20150323_160222_zpsybffugso.jpg)
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Post by: midden on 24 March 2015, 01:46:09 pm
Givi rack started again, got fitted as the downpour started  ;)
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Post by: hairnet on 29 March 2015, 11:20:57 am
Took it here

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Post by: taylor on 29 March 2015, 12:28:21 pm
what is here, :eek
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Post by: hairnet on 29 March 2015, 08:10:15 pm
Ahh the other pic didn't show

Holyhead  :rollin

Been south Dublin tinahely Carlow

Am in waterford watching the footy on TV

Cork and Kerry tomorrow

320 miles today

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Post by: devilsyam on 29 March 2015, 08:29:26 pm
(https://scontent-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11081353_10152917436208800_8029476941863808720_n.jpg?oh=bb431819afc23384bfeaf64e579cfc8f&oe=55A571D2)

fitted some (i have a spare set if anyones intrested) dipped panels

(https://scontent-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/1506462_10152918515898800_4894351181958979713_n.jpg?oh=93376ad6570defd896f054aafb5259c7&oe=55B60949)

re anodized calipers for my bike

(https://scontent-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/11083595_10152918515748800_2479684429065519847_n.jpg?oh=6ce3059d4d05d556afc5b47693693d0f&oe=55AD961B)

not my hand but the wifes

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10155701_10152918017263800_4466003853729943393_n.jpg?oh=a3c1fa73d040ef7070af8f6d30013ce8&oe=55A3F7BB&__gda__=1433763822_143955705e2ac07ad3e9305963ff7938)

fitted extensions to nicks r1 front end conversion

all done with one hand as buggered me wrist
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Post by: midden on 29 March 2015, 08:32:49 pm
Wow loving the graphics
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Post by: Skippernick on 29 March 2015, 08:40:03 pm
I'll say again Devilsyam you have lovely fingers. :kiss
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Post by: Nebuchernezzer on 29 March 2015, 10:10:48 pm
Took apart a spare pair of 5DM forks, drilled out the bottom thingy for debrix emulators.
Got oil all over the place as usual :P.
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Post by: downey on 29 March 2015, 11:49:58 pm
bedded in my new boots "pr4s" and front pads ,looking forward to putting them through there paces
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Post by: hairnet on 30 March 2015, 01:40:02 pm
Started in Kilkenny done Waterford Wexford and now in east cork heading for kerry
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Post by: unfazed on 30 March 2015, 05:36:57 pm
And you did not even call for a cuppa  :'( :lol
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Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 31 March 2015, 12:09:28 pm
Walked past it in the garage and took me Katie Em out for some lane scratching.
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Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 31 March 2015, 02:43:32 pm

Had a lovely surprise today. My mate has taken my Fazer from his unit, in his van, for an MOT without telling me and it passed!!! He also paid for it, and the last MOT I had done on the VN last week and forgot to pay for!

Got some good mates I have  :) :) :).
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Post by: stevierst on 31 March 2015, 08:12:24 pm
Fitted my spazzo Chinese levers, Renthal ultra lows, and electronic chain oiler.

Fazer thou almost complete :P
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Post by: kevinuk1 on 31 March 2015, 09:57:40 pm
Road tested on the way to work with new adjustable clutch lever, experienced, rain, hail, wind then sun all in about 20 minutes  :lol
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Post by: HJFazer on 01 April 2015, 11:04:34 am
Went to the Oval Motorcycle Centre for a maintenance course.  Not sure if people on here know about it (for those outside London, maybe not so useful anyway), but essentially you rent a bench at the garage by the hour to work on your bike using their tools, bike lifts etc. It's decent rates and Matt (the mechanic who runs it) helps when you get stuck or need some advice


Anyway, as a relative Noob it was really good to get more information on the basic checks and work I can do. I'm definitely going to be looking to do more work on it from now on... Matt may be on here as he's a fellow Fazer owner, but I have to say, it was really useful. Learnt a lot, got to talk about bikes and as mine was the guinea pig for some of the work, I've now got a nice lubed chain and had my brakes checked  :)


*technically I went last night, but I was too tired to post when I got home
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Post by: odbguy on 01 April 2015, 04:28:04 pm
Fitted new rear hugger and lifted the number plate slightly .. then filled her up and went for a blast :)

(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm149/odbguy21/20150331_135304_1.jpg) (http://s295.photobucket.com/user/odbguy21/media/20150331_135304_1.jpg.html)
(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm149/odbguy21/20150401_140216_edit_1427902390190.jpg) (http://s295.photobucket.com/user/odbguy21/media/20150401_140216_edit_1427902390190.jpg.html)
(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm149/odbguy21/20150401_140205_edit_1427902276612.jpg) (http://s295.photobucket.com/user/odbguy21/media/20150401_140205_edit_1427902276612.jpg.html)
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Post by: unfazed on 01 April 2015, 06:32:20 pm
Is that how the plate looks to the speed cameras, if it is share how you do it  :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: hairnet on 01 April 2015, 08:06:11 pm
Went from ballina mayo was due to be in Belfast

Got to coleraine and took gloves off and had the shakes thatade me sit in the cafe for an hour

Got a place local gonna go larne kilkeel carrickmacross and navan tomorrow

Did Sligo Donegal and Derry today

500 ish kms
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Post by: odbguy on 02 April 2015, 11:09:53 am
Is that how the plate looks to the speed cameras, if it is share how you do it  :lol :lol :lol

Haha if only .. would be a millionaire! ! Lol
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Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 02 April 2015, 06:23:18 pm

Is that statue of Rory Gallagher, where is it?
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Post by: Doddsie on 02 April 2015, 08:05:34 pm
Ballyshannon??
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 02 April 2015, 08:18:25 pm

Is that statue of Rory Gallagher, where is it?

Just outside Dorrian's Pharmacy  ;)  :lol

If I ever get a chance to tour Ireland, I'll be doing the pilgrimage to that one.
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Post by: bigbluebear on 03 April 2015, 06:13:17 pm
Took mine for run yesterday.......first outing since October last year......practically had a full rebuild......plenty of upgrades and new bits and a dam good full service.

My new PFM brake discs are foccin awesome....had to send the rear disc back as it was for a Gen 2 the dozy plonker.....new tyres nicely scrubbed in and ready for the new biking season......been looking at all the work done recently and the modifications that nave been done.......a few spondoolies been spent but well worth it. 

•   Ivans MB Jet Kit (Full Monty)
•   Piper Cross Air Filter
•   Dyno’d at 140 BHP at the Back Wheel
•   4 Degree Ignition Advancer
•   Brembo Master Cylinder
•   Hel Braided Brake Lines
•   PFM Brake Discs
•   SBS Race Sintered Brake Pads
•   JT Heavy Duty Gold Chain and Sprocket Set (Front 15 Tooth)
•   Mercury Race Exhaust
•   Ivans AIS Removal System
•   New Tapered Head Bearings
•   Nitron Sport Rear Suspension
•   Race Tech Progressive Front Fork Suspension Springs
•   Belly Pan
•   Rear Hugger
•   Renthal Grips
•   Renthal 773 Handle Bars
•   Chrome radiator Guard
•   Chrome Yolk Cover
•   Chrome Bar Ends
•   Chrome Frame Plugs
•   Clear Indicator Lenses
•   Titanium Nuts & Bolts
•   Valve Clearance at 24k miles
•   New Dunlop Roadsmart 2’s Front & Rear
•   Fresh Coolant, Brake Fluids, Oil & Filter
•   New Dual Spark, Spark Plugs
•   Carbs Balanced
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Post by: unfazed on 03 April 2015, 09:51:50 pm
Took a trip to Clonmel avoiding the Motorway and dual carrigeways to collect a set of standard handlebars for the 600, turned out they were from off a 1000. After some time bike chatting, I returned home again avoiding the Motorway and dual carrigeways and explored the high speed handling of the 1000s  :) Enjoyable 130 mile round trip :woot
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Post by: sinto on 03 April 2015, 11:04:40 pm
I removed the tank protector, was too squint for my liking.
Also removed the 'yamaha' sign from the rear panel.
Then I fitted a led brake light.
Yes it was a bit wet to get out on the bike here in Glasgow :-(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 04 April 2015, 12:30:23 am
Just as well you did not fit it under the tail light as it would have made it more difficult to see the number plate, but why you would want that is beyond me  :lol
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Post by: dazza on 04 April 2015, 02:06:16 am
Loaded her up and did a two hundred mile sprint through the rain to Hereford.
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Post by: slimwilly on 04 April 2015, 07:27:59 am
Loaded her up and did a two hundred mile sprint through the rain to Hereford.


Welcome to the least populated county in England.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 04 April 2015, 08:43:30 am
Just as well you did not fit it under the tail light as it would have made it more difficult to see the number plate, but why you would want that is beyond me  :lol
I wouldn't be daft enough to put it under the original light, that would just be plain silly lol
Its there in much the same way as a third brake light in cars, purely for safety reasons, I think the more light to tell someone your stopping or slowing down is good, some people that follow you aren't necessarily paying attention so an extra light that only comes on when your braking is a good thing in my book.
Don't like anything up my rear end AT ALL :-P
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Post by: bigbluebear on 04 April 2015, 10:51:45 am
Going to get some miles in this morning before the rain makes its usual unwelcome appearance
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 04 April 2015, 11:25:34 am
Took mine for run yesterday.......first outing since October last year......practically had a full rebuild......plenty of upgrades and new bits and a dam good full service.

My new PFM brake discs are foccin awesome....had to send the rear disc back as it was for a Gen 2 the dozy plonker.....new tyres nicely scrubbed in and ready for the new biking season......been looking at all the work done recently and the modifications that nave been done.......a few spondoolies been spent but well worth it. 

•   Ivans MB Jet Kit (Full Monty)
•   Piper Cross Air Filter
•   Dyno’d at 140 BHP at the Back Wheel
•   4 Degree Ignition Advancer
•   Brembo Master Cylinder
•   Hel Braided Brake Lines
•   PFM Brake Discs
•   SBS Race Sintered Brake Pads
•   JT Heavy Duty Gold Chain and Sprocket Set (Front 15 Tooth)
•   Mercury Race Exhaust
•   Ivans AIS Removal System
•   New Tapered Head Bearings
•   Nitron Sport Rear Suspension
•   Race Tech Progressive Front Fork Suspension Springs
•   Belly Pan
•   Rear Hugger
•   Renthal Grips
•   Renthal 773 Handle Bars
•   Chrome radiator Guard
•   Chrome Yolk Cover
•   Chrome Bar Ends
•   Chrome Frame Plugs
•   Clear Indicator Lenses
•   Titanium Nuts & Bolts
•   Valve Clearance at 24k miles
•   New Dunlop Roadsmart 2’s Front & Rear
•   Fresh Coolant, Brake Fluids, Oil & Filter
•   New Dual Spark, Spark Plugs
•   Carbs Balanced

A lot of work, not to mention money there BBB (but that's what money is for  :) ). But you know what they say:

 :useless
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Post by: fazersharp on 04 April 2015, 12:16:26 pm
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A lot of work, not to mention money there BBB (but that's what money is for  ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/smile.gif[/url]) ). But you know what they say:

 ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/useless.gif[/url])



Here it is
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 04 April 2015, 06:45:13 pm
Took it to work today, short shift so wee blast afterwards, then back home to wash and polish it for YORKHILL EASTER EGG run tomorrow,  can't have it looking shabby as there will be about 1500 bikes there :-)
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Post by: hairnet on 04 April 2015, 07:13:56 pm
washed 1800 miles of irish crap off it :D

went to shops to get eggs for ickle gits with 27 miles into reserve :D


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Post by: nickodemon on 04 April 2015, 08:43:32 pm
First ride out today with new carbon
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Post by: Dead Eye on 05 April 2015, 12:15:34 am
Ooohh, I do like the red rim tape there nickodemon... giving me ideas for mine now ^.^
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Post by: nickodemon on 05 April 2015, 11:12:31 am
I put the red wheel rim tape on to see how it looked and was quite surprised it went well with the black/silver.  :)
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Post by: youngsterbiker on 05 April 2015, 06:22:20 pm
rode to glasgow for the yorkhill easter egg run then back home via back roads. Falkirk, kinross, crieff then to dunkeld.
lot of fun and first BIG day out on the bike. :D
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Post by: sinto on 05 April 2015, 06:43:56 pm
rode to glasgow for the yorkhill easter egg run then back home via back roads. Falkirk, kinross, crieff then to dunkeld.
lot of fun and first BIG day out on the bike. :D
And I was looking out for you but never saw you, put it in your diary for next year's easter Sunday :-)
glad you had a good day, weather turned out great :-)
I went from egg run to Drymen, then Balloch, then Cambuslang,  then home :-)
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Post by: unfazed on 05 April 2015, 10:30:02 pm
Washed it, polished, all ready for a spin tomorrow  :)
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Post by: Nebuchernezzer on 06 April 2015, 09:20:15 am
Fitted debrix emulators with some straight rate springs (apparently triumph Bonneville) and ebay preload adjuster caps. Cleaned the outers down,  will paint the lowers (gold) and clear coat them before putting it all on the bike with danmoto adjustable clip on.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 06 April 2015, 04:30:47 pm
I done foc all as had to work and take  my car as going to Carlisle for work tomorrow and all my kit wouldn't of fitted on my bike :-( and it was a great day too
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Post by: ChristoT on 06 April 2015, 04:39:17 pm
Looked at the wall-to-wall sunshine. Looked at all the pics on Facebook of peeps going for rides on their machines. Drew the curtains and had a little weep.  :'(
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Post by: Dead Eye on 06 April 2015, 04:41:41 pm
Looked at it sadly sat in the garage as I just haven't been able to find some nice weather when I'm not already busy...

On the plus side, I now have a hose pipe and pressure washer so I can look after her more now ^.^
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 06 April 2015, 05:12:13 pm
A thorough shampoo & general clean,tyre pressures & a nice ride this morning in Spring sunshine :lol
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Post by: sinto on 06 April 2015, 05:13:37 pm
Looked at the wall-to-wall sunshine. Looked at all the pics on Facebook of peeps going for rides on their machines. Drew the curtains and had a little weep.  :'(
Aww poor Christo :'(
Why have you not got a bike?
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Post by: ChristoT on 06 April 2015, 05:26:55 pm
Looked at the wall-to-wall sunshine. Looked at all the pics on Facebook of peeps going for rides on their machines. Drew the curtains and had a little weep.  :'(
Aww poor Christo :'(
Why have you not got a bike?

Long story. Will send a PM.
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Post by: mickvp on 06 April 2015, 05:44:10 pm
I done foc all as had to work and take  my car as going to Carlisle for work tomorrow and all my kit wouldn't of fitted on my bike :-( and it was a great day too

the night is young - im just going to head out for a blast up the A82 to the rest and be thankful and back :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Chris on 06 April 2015, 06:11:38 pm
Well, had the first run of the year and my god it was good fun. The Zetland Motorcycle club did an easter egg run to some of the care homes on the island, visited 3 in total this year and a great day out with around 25 to 30 bikes turning up.

Over the winter I've:

fitted Armstrong wavy front discs,
Hel braided brake lines on the front (already fitted on to the rear a couple of years ago),
New seals in front calipers and pistons polished up,
front forks repainted in panther black so has a nice flake in it,
renthal bars fitted,
carbon hydro dipped side panels by devilsyam, not very obvious in picture but will get better ones sometime,
blue rim tape added to front and rear wheels,
and all the general winter cleaning.

All the best,

Chris


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Post by: slimwilly on 06 April 2015, 06:17:00 pm
Hi Chris,very smart bike, we Blue owners are special.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 06 April 2015, 06:19:15 pm
Hi Chris,very smart bike, we Blue owners are "special".

FTFY  :thumbup    :lol
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Post by: Chris on 06 April 2015, 06:23:16 pm
Cheers Slim And you're a cheeky boy Nick, jealousy will get you nowhere. haha!  :lol

Chris
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 06 April 2015, 06:37:12 pm
Is that an OEM bellypan, Chris?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Chris on 06 April 2015, 06:45:45 pm
Is that an OEM bellypan, Chris?

As far as I've ever been able to find out it was the OEM factory fitted option yes although it's hard to tell as it has no markings or identification on it. I'm just going from pictures of other peoples bikes and what they said. It was on the bike when I got it and never see ones like it for sale anywhere.

Chris
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Post by: noggythenog on 06 April 2015, 06:58:18 pm
Well, had the first run of the year and my god it was good fun. The Zetland Motorcycle club did an easter egg run to some of the care homes on the island, visited 3 in total this year and a great day out with around 25 to 30 bikes turning up.

Over the winter I've:

fitted Armstrong wavy front discs,
Hel braided brake lines on the front (already fitted on to the rear a couple of years ago),
New seals in front calipers and pistons polished up,
front forks repainted in panther black so has a nice flake in it,
renthal bars fitted,
carbon hydro dipped side panels by devilsyam, not very obvious in picture but will get better ones sometime,
blue rim tape added to front and rear wheels,
and all the general winter cleaning.

All the best,

Chris


Chris...forget about how slow your bike is.....it doesnt matter mate.....you're only goin round and round the islnd like a Haggis anyway.


But aesthetically your bike is looking well sweet...it always was a looker......i like how you havent gone with a blue rear hugger as that would be OTT.....if you won the lottery then id say have it like the front mudguard ie blue fading to black where the fender extender is...that theme would be nice on the rear hugger.




But anyway it looks good...one o the nicest 600's going imo........doddsies was another one......"Was"....sorry doddsie..... :(
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Post by: Chris on 06 April 2015, 07:14:32 pm
Cheers Noggers  :D

I'll take that as the compliment I know it was meant as. haha. Think the next thing is to paint the rear swingarm gloss black to match the rest of the frame but not doing anything else this year apart from riding it and keeping it clean  8)

Yeah, gutted for you doddsie. Hope you're back on a bike soon if not already.

Chris
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Post by: sinto on 06 April 2015, 07:27:56 pm
the night is young - im just going to head out for a blast up the A82 to the rest and be thankful and back :)

And yes I'm jealous, I'll even need to leave my bike for a week, don't know if I'll handle it lol

Hope you have a good run mate :-)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: imax on 06 April 2015, 07:34:19 pm
Took part in the Scunny Bikers Egg run, about 150 bikes and trikes and about 1,000 eggs on a tour round the town and the supermarkets (to collect more eggs!) before heading up to the local hospital to deliver them to the children's ward. Eldest daughter came with me and was a bit unnerved the first couple of times were marshalled through red lights  :lol

[Limit reached]
[Limit reached]
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 06 April 2015, 07:37:41 pm
Imax, where's your Fazer with its trailer?

What you need is a genu-ine Fazer 600 towbar!

1 careful owner!

Custom made!

Bolt on / bolt off!

Yours for a mere £250, and that's cutting my own hand off!  :lol :lol
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Post by: noggythenog on 06 April 2015, 07:44:41 pm
Imax, where's your Fazer with its trailer?

What you need is a genu-ine Fazer 600 towbar!

1 careful owner!

Custom made!

Bolt on / bolt off!

Yours for a mere £250, and that's cutting my own hand off!  :lol :lol


Christo you shoulda gone with a theme & turned it into a shit spreader trailer.......to match all the shit coming outta your mouth....& the shit in your pants while getting a wiggle on :b
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Post by: ChristoT on 06 April 2015, 07:46:44 pm

Christo you shoulda gone with a theme & turned it into a shit spreader trailer.......to match all the shit coming outta your mouth....& the shit in your pants while getting a wiggle on :b

You're just jealous, Noggy!  :lol

You can't match the awesomes!  :D

[Limit reached]

(Trailer not for sale - stupid amounts of money considered though  ;) )
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Chris on 06 April 2015, 07:49:33 pm
You still talking about that trailer!? Move on dude, let it go.  :lol

Chris
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Post by: ChristoT on 06 April 2015, 07:51:43 pm
You still talking about that trailer!? Move on dude, let it go.  :lol

Chris

Hell no!  :lol :lol

Still got the towbar, still plan on using it!  :lol
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Post by: imax on 06 April 2015, 07:52:59 pm
(Trailer not for sale - stupid amounts of money considered though  ;) )

Bugger, was just about to raid the monopoly set  :D
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Post by: ChristoT on 06 April 2015, 08:05:55 pm
(Trailer not for sale - stupid amounts of money considered though  ;) )

Bugger, was just about to raid the monopoly set  :D

Negotiable rates.... Payment plans open to negociation... Collection only from Northern France...  :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 06 April 2015, 08:37:25 pm
Looked at the wall-to-wall sunshine. Looked at all the pics on Facebook of peeps going for rides on their machines. Drew the curtains and had a little weep.  :'(
Aww poor Christo :'(
Why have you not got a bike?

You're going to regret asking that :P
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Post by: unfazed on 06 April 2015, 08:45:15 pm
You still talking about that trailer!? Move on dude, let it go.  :lol

Chris

Give Christo a break lads, the trailer is only two wheel vehicle he's has, that still works  :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: louthyz on 06 April 2015, 09:10:44 pm
Just did 330 miles on a full on get the cobwebs off blast.
Bit foggy for the first 50 miles then great for the rest of the day.

Heysham start - Coastal road via Whitehaven ect then onto Heartside - Alston - Barnard Castle - Richmond - Leyburn - Hawes - Kettlewell - Grassington - Settle - Caton - Lancaster.

(http://foc-u.co.uk/MGalleryItem.php?id=2513)
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Post by: brooker81 on 07 April 2015, 11:40:12 am
Bought myself a new helmet HJC is17 lorenzo Rep. Brand new from ebay 120 quid bargain anyone got one?
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Post by: fazersharp on 07 April 2015, 11:46:46 am
Bought myself a new helmet HJC is17 lorenzo Rep. Brand new from ebay 120 quid bargain anyone got one?


I got myself one of those last year and you can read all about it here http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,12268.0.html (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,12268.0.html) (if you can be arsed) not the lorenzo one though
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Post by: brooker81 on 07 April 2015, 12:09:55 pm
so do you like it then?
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Post by: noggythenog on 07 April 2015, 12:11:26 pm
Bought myself a new helmet HJC is17 lorenzo Rep. Brand new from ebay 120 quid bargain anyone got one?


How did you know it would fit then...did you try it on in a shop?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 07 April 2015, 12:39:01 pm
can return it if doesnt fit. took a risk should have tried it first but i will have a punt. 5 quid to return if not, fingers crossed it will fit.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 07 April 2015, 12:49:48 pm
so do you like it then?

Its all in my link, short answer - yes
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Post by: t140 on 08 April 2015, 10:20:29 am
taxed it
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Post by: brooker81 on 08 April 2015, 02:42:43 pm
this turned up more than happy with it looks nice. Fits well too was worth the ebay risk.
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/DSC08437_zpsgptqbycw.jpg)

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/DSC08436_zpsecbr0h2z.jpg)

Now just to tax the bike at the start of may.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 08 April 2015, 02:46:23 pm
Quick spin to the local B&Q to grab a couple of bolts for the car :) Was nice to be able to get out without all the winter gear on for once
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 08 April 2015, 03:05:16 pm
This was yesterday but anyway i decided to fit my jack up bars.....since it was sunny & i was off work i decided why not combine mechanics with relaxation so i raided the fridge for a little alcoholic treat....then some more.....and another......after a wee while i was half pissed & merrily cleaning & greasing & not caring.


Then i got the brainwave to combine the jack up bars with extending out my nitron shock for a full monty jack up....but i needed to jack up the bike further to get the holes aligned.


Bike then came off the paddock stand & toppled over on me :eek .......luckily i was under it but it wasnt touching me...paddock stand was all buckled up amongst it too.....could smell petrol so quickly got up & picked the bike up at which point i sliced open my hand on the piece of bar end that had been scraped on the deck......rolled it back into the shed and then came inside & got proper pissed......was contemplating breaking the bike and selling it last night but took a look today & it aint that bad......ive snapped the mirror off & damaged that bar end & obviously ive gotta re evaluate the jack up situation......will put the nitron back to previous length me thinks :rolleyes .


Anyway im going nowhere fast....at this rate ill be lucky to be riding this year......gotta laugh though :lol
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Post by: Nebuchernezzer on 08 April 2015, 03:07:03 pm
Fitted braided lines front and rear, went for a ride... Feels exactly the same haha,  I guess my oem lines were still good ay.
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Post by: brooker81 on 08 April 2015, 03:16:16 pm
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Bike then came off the paddock stand & toppled over on me ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/shocked.gif[/url]) .......luckily i was under it but it wasnt touching me...paddock stand was all buckled up amongst it too.....could smell petrol so quickly got up & picked the bike up at which point i sliced open my hand on the piece of bar end that had been scraped on the deck......rolled it back into the shed and then came inside & got proper pissed......was contemplating breaking the bike and selling it last night but took a look today & it aint that bad......ive snapped the mirror off & damaged that bar end & obviously ive gotta re evaluate the jack up situation......will put the nitron back to previous length me thinks ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/rolleyes.gif[/url])


Beer and work on the bike never mix. I took a chunk out of my brand new bellypan when trying to fit it after a few beers. :rollin At least not too much damage done just your ego 
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Post by: hairnet on 08 April 2015, 05:00:52 pm
put front indicator bulbs in - ROCK AND ROLL!!!!!  :lol

foc u yamaha for the non standard bulbs doh - even tho theyre chape - the parts shop chap said thats not an indicator bulb when i showed him :lol

why cant they use car ones like everyone else

oh and in 1800 miles thrapping it round ireland it didnt use any oil or water :D

might be going again on sat - fazed where you live - put kettle on  :lol

if not then a fortnight to finish off me photo thing and go kilbeggan for yank cars pervage :D

was gonna go bedford for a trackday but decided meh :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 08 April 2015, 05:51:45 pm
This was yesterday but anyway i decided to fit my jack up bars.....since it was sunny & i was off work i decided why not combine mechanics with relaxation so i raided the fridge for a little alcoholic treat....then some more.....and another......after a wee while i was half pissed & merrily cleaning & greasing & not caring.


Then i got the brainwave to combine the jack up bars with extending out my nitron shock for a full monty jack up....but i needed to jack up the bike further to get the holes aligned.


Bike then came off the paddock stand & toppled over on me :eek .......luckily i was under it but it wasnt touching me...paddock stand was all buckled up amongst it too.....could smell petrol so quickly got up & picked the bike up at which point i sliced open my hand on the piece of bar end that had been scraped on the deck......rolled it back into the shed and then came inside & got proper pissed......was contemplating breaking the bike and selling it last night but took a look today & it aint that bad......ive snapped the mirror off & damaged that bar end & obviously ive gotta re evaluate the jack up situation......will put the nitron back to previous length me thinks :rolleyes .


Anyway im going nowhere fast....at this rate ill be lucky to be riding this year......gotta laugh though :lol

Did the air turn blue  :eek
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Post by: unfazed on 08 April 2015, 05:57:00 pm
Purchased front sprocket, rear PR4 and Oil filter for my sons 600, should have the 12mm nut in the morning.
Played around with rear suspension adjustment, almost sorted  :)

Linkages all checked and greased.

Should be sorted for his MOT when he returns to Wales
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Post by: noggythenog on 08 April 2015, 05:57:06 pm
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Bike then came off the paddock stand & toppled over on me ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/shocked.gif[/url]) .......luckily i was under it but it wasnt touching me...paddock stand was all buckled up amongst it too.....could smell petrol so quickly got up & picked the bike up at which point i sliced open my hand on the piece of bar end that had been scraped on the deck......rolled it back into the shed and then came inside & got proper pissed......was contemplating breaking the bike and selling it last night but took a look today & it aint that bad......ive snapped the mirror off & damaged that bar end & obviously ive gotta re evaluate the jack up situation......will put the nitron back to previous length me thinks ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/rolleyes.gif[/url])


Beer and work on the bike never mix. I took a chunk out of my brand new bellypan when trying to fit it after a few beers. :rollin At least not too much damage done just your ego



Trouble is having half the tools is also more dangerous than having no tools....& i am a tool :lol


Id already had more work than i thought.......as i was taking out the bolts i seen a few of these little pins fall on the ground.....im thinking what the foc are they...turns out they were from the bearing...thatll be why they call them needle bearings then is it???.....anyway i dont hold out hope in them having a future but in the interest of trying to get the bike rideable i cleaned out the bearing and slid the pins back into their slots and then packed out the bearing with grease.


Luckily my paddock stand isnt broke, i just checked it out, it just twisted. I just managed to get the bike back onto it so ill leave it be for now for another week and see how much i can break next time.


Air stayed fresh Unfazed ha ha......but i was beginning to lose it the more i thought about it...then the missus is out giving me a hand with keeping it steady while i was trying to tidy up all my mess & im saying to her thats foccinit ive foccing had it with this bike im foccing burning it.....that later turned to stripping it......she was delighted coz she was thinking yes thats more time with her and the baby.......her face was sad when i said this morning it wasnt that bad :lol
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Post by: bigbluebear on 08 April 2015, 06:51:57 pm
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Bike then came off the paddock stand & toppled over on me ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/shocked.gif[/url]) .......luckily i was under it but it wasnt touching me...paddock stand was all buckled up amongst it too.....could smell petrol so quickly got up & picked the bike up at which point i sliced open my hand on the piece of bar end that had been scraped on the deck......rolled it back into the shed and then came inside & got proper pissed......was contemplating breaking the bike and selling it last night but took a look today & it aint that bad......ive snapped the mirror off & damaged that bar end & obviously ive gotta re evaluate the jack up situation......will put the nitron back to previous length me thinks ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/rolleyes.gif[/url])


Beer and work on the bike never mix. I took a chunk out of my brand new bellypan when trying to fit it after a few beers. :rollin At least not too much damage done just your ego



Trouble is having half the tools is also more dangerous than having no tools....& i am a tool :lol


Id already had more work than i thought.......as i was taking out the bolts i seen a few of these little pins fall on the ground.....im thinking what the foc are they...turns out they were from the bearing...thatll be why they call them needle bearings then is it???.....anyway i dont hold out hope in them having a future but in the interest of trying to get the bike rideable i cleaned out the bearing and slid the pins back into their slots and then packed out the bearing with grease.


Luckily my paddock stand isnt broke, i just checked it out, it just twisted. I just managed to get the bike back onto it so ill leave it be for now for another week and see how much i can break next time.


Air stayed fresh Unfazed ha ha......but i was beginning to lose it the more i thought about it...then the missus is out giving me a hand with keeping it steady while i was trying to tidy up all my mess & im saying to her thats foccinit ive foccing had it with this bike im foccing burning it.....that later turned to stripping it......she was delighted coz she was thinking yes thats more time with her and the baby.......her face was sad when i said this morning it wasnt that bad :lol


Foccin clueless clown  :lol
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Post by: slimwilly on 08 April 2015, 07:06:16 pm
Mr Fooking  Noggy, :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol


This series of Mr Bean continues tomorrow.


Cant wait :\


He is going to change the oil for washing up liquid,,then run it to clean the inside.
Then he joins the bike to the pram,to help the wife
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 08 April 2015, 07:15:16 pm
Mr Fooking  Noggy, :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol


This series of Mr Bean continues tomorrow.


Cant wait :\


He is going to change the oil for washing up liquid,,then run it to clean the inside.
Then he joins the bike to the pram,to help the wife

 :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 08 April 2015, 07:41:12 pm
I think Mr Bean could show me a thing or 2 about mechanics :lol


I suppose fessing up to you lot doesnt do me any favours but i actually just find it all a bit foccing funny sometimes.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 08 April 2015, 08:57:15 pm
Brushed down and re painted my down pipes, mainly the collector box area but while me brush was wet - as you do.
I actually did it a couple of days ago and the first picture was tonight they look wet but they are not, the second pic is after I got back from a 40 mile spin. The paint needs the heat to fully cure to a mat finnish, its granvile engine black, if you are interested
 
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Post by: chaz on 08 April 2015, 09:04:27 pm
40k
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 08 April 2015, 10:01:13 pm
Brushed down and re painted my down pipes, mainly the collector box area but while me brush was wet - as you do.
I actually did it a couple of days ago and the first picture was tonight they look wet but they are not, the second pic is after I got back from a 40 mile spin. The paint needs the heat to fully cure to a mat finnish, its granvile engine black, if you are interested
 

Why does it look like you have bolts in your downpipes?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 08 April 2015, 10:21:52 pm
Brushed down and re painted my down pipes, mainly the collector box area but while me brush was wet - as you do.
I actually did it a couple of days ago and the first picture was tonight they look wet but they are not, the second pic is after I got back from a 40 mile spin. The paint needs the heat to fully cure to a mat finnish, its granvile engine black, if you are interested
 
They look good Mr, what was the actual paint you used?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 08 April 2015, 10:46:52 pm
Brushed down and re painted my down pipes, mainly the collector box area but while me brush was wet - as you do.
I actually did it a couple of days ago and the first picture was tonight they look wet but they are not, the second pic is after I got back from a 40 mile spin. The paint needs the heat to fully cure to a mat finnish, its granvile engine black, if you are interested
 

Why does it look like you have bolts in your downpipes?


Because there are! Something to do with gas flow measuring?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 08 April 2015, 11:02:29 pm
Brushed down and re painted my down pipes, mainly the collector box area but while me brush was wet - as you do.
I actually did it a couple of days ago and the first picture was tonight they look wet but they are not, the second pic is after I got back from a 40 mile spin. The paint needs the heat to fully cure to a mat finnish, its granvile engine black, if you are interested
 

Why does it look like you have bolts in your downpipes?


Because there are! Something to do with gas flow measuring?

I've only even had Fazers with stainless pipes, first time I noticed it. Is that on all stock downpipes then?
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Post by: fazersharp on 08 April 2015, 11:02:41 pm
Brushed down and re painted my down pipes, mainly the collector box area but while me brush was wet - as you do.
I actually did it a couple of days ago and the first picture was tonight they look wet but they are not, the second pic is after I got back from a 40 mile spin. The paint needs the heat to fully cure to a mat finnish, its granvile engine black, if you are interested
 

They look good Mr, what was the actual paint you used?


its granvile cylinder black,  I did say engine but got it wrong here http://www.granvilleoil.com/product_info.php?prod_id=252 (http://www.granvilleoil.com/product_info.php?prod_id=252)

Also to add - it comes in small tins but is quite thin and gos a long way, even though its thin it covers well, you could amost paint glass with it, and its hard to see the brush strokes after, I recon you could do your exhaust 3 or 4 times over from 1 small tin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 08 April 2015, 11:04:36 pm
Mine are stock OEM and it could just be a "98" thing like many other little quirks only the 98 has
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Post by: Andy FZS on 08 April 2015, 11:09:42 pm
Started it up, it stopped itself and now doesn't work  details in new thread
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 08 April 2015, 11:45:16 pm
Brushed down and re painted my down pipes, mainly the collector box area but while me brush was wet - as you do.
I actually did it a couple of days ago and the first picture was tonight they look wet but they are not, the second pic is after I got back from a 40 mile spin. The paint needs the heat to fully cure to a mat finnish, its granvile engine black, if you are interested
 

They look good Mr, what was the actual paint you used?


its granvile cylinder black,  I did say engine but got it wrong here [url]http://www.granvilleoil.com/product_info.php?prod_id=252[/url] ([url]http://www.granvilleoil.com/product_info.php?prod_id=252[/url])

Also to add - it comes in small tins but is quite thin and gos a long way, even though its thin it covers well, you could amost paint glass with it, and its hard to see the brush strokes after, I recon you could do your exhaust 3 or 4 times over from 1 small tin

Looks good, think I'll be searching this out and giving them a wee coat or two, but as you say, maybe get even more done, certainly it'll tidy up the downpipes
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Post by: Grahamm on 09 April 2015, 12:49:11 am
Fixed the replacement alarm I got ages ago (turned out it was just a loose wire on the speaker) and fitted it to the bike, so if any scrotes try to unbolt the tank again they'll have the alarm screaming at them :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 09 April 2015, 06:53:20 am
Brushed down and re painted my down pipes, mainly the collector box area but while me brush was wet - as you do.
I actually did it a couple of days ago and the first picture was tonight they look wet but they are not, the second pic is after I got back from a 40 mile spin. The paint needs the heat to fully cure to a mat finnish, its granvile engine black, if you are interested
 

Why does it look like you have bolts in your downpipes?


Because there are! Something to do with gas flow measuring?

I've only even had Fazers with stainless pipes, first time I noticed it. Is that on all stock downpipes then?


Mines an 02 and has them guess so.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 09 April 2015, 10:49:38 am
Fitted my cheapo Chinese handguards last night, and tested them out this morning in chilly conditions with summer gloves.

Worked brilliantly I'm keeping the wind off, and stopping the wind chill on my digits. It's an autumn/spring must if you commute!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 09 April 2015, 11:55:35 am
Fitted my cheapo Chinese handguards last night, and tested them out this morning in chilly conditions with summer gloves.

Worked brilliantly I'm keeping the wind off, and stopping the wind chill on my digits. It's an autumn/spring must if you commute!
Pictures please
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Post by: stevierst on 09 April 2015, 12:59:05 pm
Not the prettiest, but they work!
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Post by: fazersharp on 09 April 2015, 01:10:04 pm
Would they still fit I wonder with full size leavers
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Post by: NorthWestern on 09 April 2015, 02:05:54 pm
Tidying the garage I found the bag of broken headlights that came with my bike.  As I sifted the remains for bulbs and useful clips etc I noticed amongst the jigsaw pieces was enough to put the two fairing infills together!  Two hours, a solder iron and some number filler and they are ready to use!!
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Post by: red98 on 09 April 2015, 07:24:08 pm
Finally got my 6 sorted, didnt want to start, turning over but not sparking and no ticking from the fuel pump, gave the ignition switch a good soaking with wd40 and then blasted it with compressed air.....brum, brum  :thumbup
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Post by: red98 on 09 April 2015, 07:27:25 pm
Not looked at my thou for a couple of months now so thought it about time I gave it a check over...engine paint is peeling bad now so must get this sorted, then I noticed the front caliped soaked in brake fluid  :eek....looks like ive got another job  :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 09 April 2015, 07:35:41 pm
Finally got my 6 sorted, didnt want to start, turning over but not sparking and no ticking from the fuel pump, gave the ignition switch a good soaking with wd40 and then blasted it with compressed air.....brum, brum  :thumbup


I was reading falcons earlier reply to andy about ignition switches....low and behold you are the proof Red.


Sorry to hear about the thou :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Andy FZS on 09 April 2015, 08:27:47 pm
Got mine working fine now....well almost ,offside indicator not working now. I suppose that will teach me to check everything before I refit the tank. Guess what I'm doing tomorrow.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 09 April 2015, 09:03:31 pm
Would they still fit I wonder with full size leavers
There's not a lot of clearance with the shorty levers, so methinks original levers would need some spacers making.
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Post by: bigbluebear on 10 April 2015, 08:20:07 am
Going to take advantage of the sunshine and take a trip up through Loch Lomond to Glencoe and onto Oban.......should be a cracking day out.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 10 April 2015, 10:23:08 am
Would they still fit I wonder with full size leavers
There's not a lot of clearance with the shorty levers, so methinks original levers would need some spacers making.
Hmmm I also see that you have the foxeye whereas I am box. It always pricks my ears up when I hear handguards and fazer 600 as they just dont fit without hitting the fairing or somthing else, so when someone says they have fittet some im interested
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 10 April 2015, 10:24:16 am
Erm mines a thou, not a 6. Different fairing.
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Post by: fazersharp on 10 April 2015, 10:32:28 am
Another bit of proof then that they dont fit on the 600, your pictures do not show any obvious thou features it looks like a 600 foxeye although im not that familiar with the look of the 600 foxeye
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Post by: Dead Eye on 10 April 2015, 11:08:07 am
The clocks are usual the easiest identifier between the 600 and thou in those sorts of shots :)
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Post by: fazersharp on 10 April 2015, 11:20:10 am
Well thats just it, they look the same other than not having a gold face on the rev and fuel side, I though that was just a foxeye thing
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 10 April 2015, 01:14:05 pm
The gold face is only a difference between early and late model 600's (as far as I am aware). My first Boxeye ('99) had a gold face but my second Boxeye ('01) has a black face. The actual clocks themselves are different between the 600 and thou though including the faces, dials and needles :) May be harder to spot if you aren't used to the thou clocks though I guess...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: HarryHornby on 10 April 2015, 02:23:20 pm
I had a fairly average ride into work this morning, but look at the weather today........ can't wait for the (extended) ride home  :)
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Post by: mickvp on 10 April 2015, 02:58:44 pm
Insured and MOT'ed it for another year :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 10 April 2015, 03:26:02 pm
Took fazer to seaside  :rollin

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Post by: hairnet on 10 April 2015, 03:27:07 pm
Ffs
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Post by: Skippernick on 10 April 2015, 06:06:01 pm
Dragged mine kicking and screaming into the 21st century and added………………………clear indicator lenses.
Looks much better now.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 12 April 2015, 03:45:03 pm
My baby's home!  :)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6741_zpsfp4iycvk.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6741_zpsfp4iycvk.jpg.html)

Collected from Luke's today, and VERY happy with the results. Wow, what a transformation! VERY BIG THANKS to Luke for all his time and effort, you have yet another VERY happy customer!  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 12 April 2015, 04:10:57 pm
Is that a new end can on your bike as well nick?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 12 April 2015, 04:15:33 pm
Is that a new end can on your bike as well nick?

No, the end can went on shortly before Mike Ivanised it. Think it's got louder since fitting though  :evil
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 12 April 2015, 04:22:20 pm
Is that a new end can on your bike as well nick?

No, the end can went on shortly before Mike Ivanised it. Think it's got louder since fitting though  :evil

Aye, I've the same can only in titanium finish - mine is bloody loud since it has been well coated with carbon inside. baffle out (obviously :lol)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 12 April 2015, 04:25:48 pm
Is that a new end can on your bike as well nick?

No, the end can went on shortly before Mike Ivanised it. Think it's got louder since fitting though  :evil

Aye, I've the same can only in titanium finish - mine is bloody loud since it has been well coated with carbon inside. baffle out (obviously :lol)

I've usually found carbon (finish, not exhaust soot!) cans to be generally a bit quieter than metal ones, and I think mine started out not too bad, even with the baffle removed. Seems to have 'settled in' nicely now!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sadlonelygit on 12 April 2015, 05:45:27 pm
after a 5 month lay up the battery was charged (started first time ;) )
then had to lube the exup as i was getting a 7k error
then pumped up the brakes.
ready to rejoin the ratrace now :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 12 April 2015, 05:57:34 pm
That reminds me, I need to get round to servicing the EXUP and making sure it doesn't seize in the future :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 12 April 2015, 10:39:59 pm
My baby's home!  :)

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6741_zpsfp4iycvk.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6741_zpsfp4iycvk.jpg.html[/url])

Collected from Luke's today, and VERY happy with the results. Wow, what a transformation! VERY BIG THANKS to Luke for all his time and effort, you have yet another VERY happy customer!  :thumbup


How much did the front end cost you, if you don't mind me asking?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 12 April 2015, 11:27:51 pm
Always thought the black looks better than the light gold on the forks.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: the cueball on 13 April 2015, 02:37:50 pm
gave her a service today - 22k miles.


didn't realise how easy it was!!


 :eek


 :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 13 April 2015, 03:08:46 pm
Quick blat to Cirencester, booked in for new tyres, rear pads. And yes Luke, he has some bleed nipple caps knocking about  :rolleyes :lol

Coffee stop in Bibury:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6742_zpsepegougm.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6742_zpsepegougm.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MickUK on 14 April 2015, 03:09:38 pm
Made use of our dyno earlier...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RA4gN69ZZI8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RA4gN69ZZI8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbNnaJ09JoU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbNnaJ09JoU)

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Post by: Yamazer-92 on 14 April 2015, 07:03:23 pm

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6742_zpsepegougm.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6742_zpsepegougm.jpg.html[/url])



Have to say Nick that is a lovely bike you have there, the USD forks really suit the 1000 and as mentioned the black looks a lot better than the gold in my opinion. Not a fan of USD's on the 6 though, looks a bit daft for some reason, they're super chunky and it makes the front look odd. A bit like putting a Plymouth Superbird spoiler on a Ford Fiesta or something, looks overkill in my opinion. I'm getting my forks done soon, can't wait but I am opting for the emulators / springs upgrade and keeping the standard looking RWU forks.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 14 April 2015, 07:59:36 pm

Have to say Nick that is a lovely bike you have there, the USD forks really suit the 1000 and as mentioned the black looks a lot better than the gold in my opinion. Not a fan of USD's on the 6 though, looks a bit daft for some reason, they're super chunky and it makes the front look odd. A bit like putting a Plymouth Superbird spoiler on a Ford Fiesta or something, looks overkill in my opinion. I'm getting my forks done soon, can't wait but I am opting for the emulators / springs upgrade and keeping the standard looking RWU forks.


Thankyou  :) Would be nicer if it was black frame & engine imo, hope to do that eventually. The forks that have just gone on have K-Tech internals; there is almost zero dive under hard braking, and it's turning me into the last of the late brakers  :lol  I insisted to myself that it would have to be black forks - gold looks good on the blue bikes and some other colours but I think it would have looked like a dog's dinner with the yellow! Devilsyam is of course the star for sourcing them.

First Wales shakedown run (for me and the bike) for this year today. Beautiful weather all day, like mid-summer. Blatted along the A40 to Ross-on-Wye, then up a short bit of the A49, turned off to go to Abergavenny via Skenfrith:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6747_zps1qcckidu.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6747_zps1qcckidu.jpg.html)

Stopped at the Oasis café in Aber, then up to Builth Wells, then Elan Valley (as ya do  :lol ):

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6749_zpsngilahlc.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6749_zpsngilahlc.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6754_zpsgkt4n7n7.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6754_zpsgkt4n7n7.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6767_zpsflkp5b4p.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6767_zpsflkp5b4p.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6775_zpsug6xvecq.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6775_zpsug6xvecq.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6776_zps1z2vasqn.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6776_zps1z2vasqn.jpg.html)

And just to prove to myself that it is possible to break your rhythm and stop for a piccy on the Crossgates-Newtown road  :lol :

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6781_zpsyme4b4dt.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6781_zpsyme4b4dt.jpg.html)

Left Wales via that brilliant road through Craven Arms etc (slimwilly knows the one I mean  :) ), and a brief break at Ludlow, by the castle:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6782_zpsolydq2ec.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6782_zpsolydq2ec.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6789_zpslqpjfca0.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6789_zpslqpjfca0.jpg.html)

Will do a proper visit to the castle one of these days soon, think it'll be worth it.

And had a bit of a laugh on the way home: A large section of one of the main roads on my route is currently closed for resurfacing. Well, I'm getting a bit tired by this time, so I stop for 15mins for a coffee and to stretch my legs. Right, let's see how far we get before we hit the closure, and maybe I can turn down some little detour there. If not, can always turn around and take another route. I'm feeling better after my rest so not in a hurry, just bimbling along now. So I get to the road closure and head off down a little B road, which I have ridden before, but only once. Then I take a wrong turning somewhere and bang! I hit the closed road halfway along it's length with no way onwards. So I ask one of the resurfacing crew, how do I get to such-and-such? He doesn't answer at first but takes great interest in the bike. Then he says, go down the closed road, if you're stopped, just tell em you were really short on fuel and had to get to the nearest garage. Before I can say anything, a works van pulls up and he's telling his boss that I'm short on fuel, can I use the closed road. No, it's closed. Oh well, alright, just follow me. So now I've got an official escort on a major route with no traffic (peak time) with the guy thinking I'm short of fuel (I'd filled up at Evesham, so tank was full) and I'm just hoping we don't get stopped by someone else cos the fuel gauge shows it's brimmed  :lol So I'm inventing excuses in my head just in case: yeah mate, that gauge has been stuck at the full mark for ages  :lol

But got through no problems, probably saved me at least another half hour of alternative route hunting, so  :thumbup to the guy who bull-shitted his boss for me!
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Post by: dazza on 14 April 2015, 08:27:50 pm
Ahh, that Crossgates to Newtown road Nick, that's like a welsh Nurburgring, looks like you've had a good day.
 
So, tell me, how much difference has that front end made ? Is it mainly cosmetic, or has it made a noticeable improvement ?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 14 April 2015, 08:42:18 pm
Huge difference dazza.
Devilsyam reckons a lot is down to the upgraded internals though, I don't know. So yeah, bugger all dive under braking, so you can brake later and sharper without ruffling the bike's feathers, can change line easily mid-corner, and is less upset if you hit bumps while cranked over. After the R6 shock was fitted, I was able to push it that much harder, but then started to notice flex in the original forks. That's now gone  :D

Only thing is, now I could do with sharper brakes  :lol
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Post by: dazza on 14 April 2015, 09:00:20 pm
 :thumbup  Sound good Nick, what's next, turbo ?  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 14 April 2015, 09:03:56 pm
:thumbup  Sound good Nick, what's next, turbo ?  :lol

I had thought about that  :evil

Nah, next is Fazer no.5: a good, low mileage bike with black engine and frame, swap all the good bits over from this one, and have the paint job redone, but with proper carbon speed blocks, and maybe a few other nice touches like carbon-dip wheels etc. Don't think I'm doing anymore to this one except what it needs to stay ship-shape for the road.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 14 April 2015, 09:40:22 pm
Hi Nick, looks like you had a brilliant day "Bastard" :'(


Could of stopped off here :) ,,  bike looks and sounds from you to be good too.


I like Dazza's pun "the Welsh Nurbergring",,thats ace.


We will ride together soon,,to infinity and beyond======================= :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 14 April 2015, 09:46:31 pm

Could of stopped off here :)

Were you home at about 4:30pm? If so, did you hear a bike slow down outside your gaff and rev the nuts off it? Cos that was me  :lol

I thought you'd still be at work, and also thought it might be a bit of a poor show to drop in unannounced, cos you might be 'otherwise engaged'  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 14 April 2015, 09:48:36 pm
Yep, i was in the shed you fokker,,,i was home from 2.30pm


I had a feeling a bike was loitering.i will have my gun ready next time,,,get off my land  :evil
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 14 April 2015, 09:52:17 pm
Yep, i was in the shed you fokker,,,i was home from 2.30pm


I had a feeling a bike was loitering.i will have my gun ready next time,,,get off my land  :evil

I would have phoned you, but I've lost my mobile  :rolleyes  :wall  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 14 April 2015, 09:55:49 pm
You could of come in and used mine !!! :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 14 April 2015, 09:59:01 pm
You could of come in and used mine !!! :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

 :rollin

Doh, never thought of that!  :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 15 April 2015, 12:06:15 am
Skenfrith and Ludlow. I thought I recognised those old manor houses  :lol

Nice part of the country. Used to take the caravan up there.

Bike is looking good.

My ride out today was a blast to Stowmarket to get some new out door bowls shoes in time for the new season.  :car
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 15 April 2015, 07:00:49 am
Skenfrith and Ludlow. I thought I recognised those old manor houses  :lol

Nice part of the country. Used to take the caravan up there.

Bike is looking good.

My ride out today was a blast to Stowmarket to get some new out door bowls shoes in time for the new season.  :car


"BOWLS",,foc me,,,we have some posh un's on here
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 15 April 2015, 09:51:51 am
Skenfrith and Ludlow. I thought I recognised those old manor houses  :lol

Nice part of the country. Used to take the caravan up there.

Bike is looking good.

My ride out today was a blast to Stowmarket to get some new out door bowls shoes in time for the new season.  :car



"BOWLS",,foc me,,,we have some posh un's on here


 :lol

Posh!.. Hardly.

Only been playing since September. Started at indoor carpet bowls and took to it like a duck to water and I'm now on the A Team. You must understand there ain't a lot to do in the evening if you live in the middle of buck fuck having moved from London.

I've been invited to join Thorndon Bowls Club. They have a fully stocked bar and I live next door. It's a no brainer really. ;)

http://thorndon.onesuffolk.net/home/leisure-and-social-activities/thorndon-bowls-club/ (http://thorndon.onesuffolk.net/home/leisure-and-social-activities/thorndon-bowls-club/)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 15 April 2015, 06:44:02 pm
Had a ride down to Melksham to catch up with my ex-colleague from the returns department at Oxford Products (we both quit on the same day, leaving the new guy in a panic  :lol ). It's a shame I'll be moving up north, cos we get on like a house on fire, having similarly cynical views of the world and it's folk! A nice ride in the sunshine, and a good natter over coffee  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 15 April 2015, 07:12:38 pm
Yesterday , charged and refit the battery , started the bike first time in 3 weeks , just got back from road trip in USA , took the bike out for a quick spin around chew valley .
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Post by: fazerphil on 15 April 2015, 07:16:16 pm
Fitted carbon fibre fairing infils
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 15 April 2015, 07:22:43 pm
Skenfrith and Ludlow. I thought I recognised those old manor houses  :lol

Nice part of the country. Used to take the caravan up there.

Bike is looking good.

My ride out today was a blast to Stowmarket to get some new out door bowls shoes in time for the new season.  :car



"BOWLS",,foc me,,,we have some posh un's on here


 :lol

Posh!.. Hardly.

Only been playing since September. Started at indoor carpet bowls and took to it like a duck to water and I'm now on the A Team. You must understand there ain't a lot to do in the evening if you live in the middle of buck fuck having moved from London.

I've been invited to join Thorndon Bowls Club. They have a fully stocked bar and I live next door. It's a no brainer really. ;)

[url]http://thorndon.onesuffolk.net/home/leisure-and-social-activities/thorndon-bowls-club/[/url] ([url]http://thorndon.onesuffolk.net/home/leisure-and-social-activities/thorndon-bowls-club/[/url])



You then will be referred to as "the new boy " by the old un's  :lol :lol :lol :lol


For Foc sake don't take Dazza,,he will be after the old widows :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 15 April 2015, 07:32:04 pm
Did someone mention "old widows", where's my wing man Red ?  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 15 April 2015, 07:44:56 pm
So, tell me, how much difference has that front end made ? Is it mainly cosmetic, or has it made a noticeable improvement ?

Some further thoughts on this after today's ride:

This bike is now far and away more capable than it was with standard forks, even considering how much better I thought the R6 shock mod made it. It would be no exaggeration to say I am gobsmacked by what it now handles like. After yesterday's Wales run, I thought I had a good idea of how it was improved. Today, I just kept on finding that the bar has been set way higher, and I need to completely re-assess it's capabilities.

To find myself casually popping up my visor in mid bend to scratch my nose, only to look down at the clocks and see somewhere around an indicated 90, and the bike not feeling like it was being pushed at all  :lol

I really didn't think a big, heavy sports tourer of the Fazer's age could ever be this good. I knew I'd find the handling improved, but not to this extent. Today was a case of  :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) !!

Sorry, just had to get that off my chest, as you were  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 15 April 2015, 07:51:48 pm
Did someone mention "old widows", where's my wing man Red ?  :lol

Who else remembers Dolly?  :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: devilsyam on 15 April 2015, 08:20:16 pm
went for a brake bedding session

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/10690233_10152961405513800_4028941471393408857_n.jpg?oh=d0354b55f4c46aab3d78b96e695460ad&oe=55B010AB&__gda__=1436987554_78f7324aaff522c8070bba89bb4254b5)


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 15 April 2015, 08:58:00 pm
Widows......someone say, widows.............. :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 15 April 2015, 09:04:38 pm
Fitted carbon fibre fairing infils


Carbon fibre?? They look like the normal plastic ones? I was considering buying these rather than the standard ones because the CF ones are only about £40 more than the standard ones. I would want them to look like CF though.


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: HarryHornby on 15 April 2015, 09:09:22 pm
Did someone mention "old widows", where's my wing man Red ?  :lol

Who else remembers Dolly?  :lol :lol :lol


Who's bike was Dolly?  Didn't they do a video of a Fazer ride out a couple of years ago?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 15 April 2015, 09:35:31 pm
went for a brake bedding session

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/10690233_10152961405513800_4028941471393408857_n.jpg?oh=d0354b55f4c46aab3d78b96e695460ad&oe=55B010AB&__gda__=1436987554_78f7324aaff522c8070bba89bb4254b5)



What in the local park car park ?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MickUK on 15 April 2015, 10:39:59 pm
Went for an evening bimble...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 16 April 2015, 12:28:51 am
Yesterday , charged and refit the battery , started the bike first time in 3 weeks , just got back from road trip in USA , took the bike out for a quick spin around chew valley .


 :useless
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 16 April 2015, 12:30:51 am
So, tell me, how much difference has that front end made ? Is it mainly cosmetic, or has it made a noticeable improvement ?

Some further thoughts on this after today's ride:

This bike is now far and away more capable than it was with standard forks, even considering how much better I thought the R6 shock mod made it. It would be no exaggeration to say I am gobsmacked by what it now handles like. After yesterday's Wales run, I thought I had a good idea of how it was improved. Today, I just kept on finding that the bar has been set way higher, and I need to completely re-assess it's capabilities.

To find myself casually popping up my visor in mid bend to scratch my nose, only to look down at the clocks and see somewhere around an indicated 90, and the bike not feeling like it was being pushed at all  :lol

I really didn't think a big, heavy sports tourer of the Fazer's age could ever be this good. I knew I'd find the handling improved, but not to this extent. Today was a case of  :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) !!

Sorry, just had to get that off my chest, as you were  :lol

Nick, I'd be interested to see what you thought of mine. I can by no means ride to the capabilities of the bike it also has an R6 shock, K-Tech front springs and the Fully Monty Ivanising so the main difference is the R1 setup.



Christo, foc off...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 16 April 2015, 01:03:52 am
Christo, foc off...

Not on yer life.  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 16 April 2015, 09:05:56 am

Nick, I'd be interested to see what you thought of mine. I can by no means ride to the capabilities of the bike it also has an R6 shock, K-Tech front springs and the Fully Monty Ivanising so the main difference is the R1 setup.



I think what you won't have, Liam, is the reduced flex that the R1 conversion gives you. This helps with stability in fast cornering, especially on a bumpier road. Also, I don't really understand the technical side of suspension very well. Luke muttered something about 'emulators', and Yamazer (^above) said something about them too, but I'm in the dark here. Someone care to explain what this is about? I believe it is what is reducing the dive under hard braking, and keeping a much more level platform. I'm guessing this means that the front is being pushed less on the approach to a corner when hard braking, allowing for later braking, as I don't need to allow the bike that fraction of a second to settle after braking before committing to the corner as on a standard Fazer set up, but tbh, I don't entirely understand what's going on, only what I feel the results to be.

The bike now has quite a firm front set up generally, noticeably more so than before. I think some folk may not like that bit, as it's perhaps less forgiving on the arms during more normal riding. On bumps for instance, the bike handles this well, seems less likely to be thrown off line (which on a firmer set up seems a bit of a paradox to me *confused*  :lol ) but you do feel them through the bars and your arms. I'm happy to take this little bit of compromise on the 'comfort' side for the rewards given, others might not be.

I'd also probably best say something about the fact that I haven't ridden any sports bikes since the early 90s, so don't have a great deal of experience of sportier handling to compare with (lest my last post confuse anyone). So again, I can only record my own impressions since having the conversion done, and all is relative to how it felt before. But I am very happy with the results  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: devilsyam on 16 April 2015, 09:23:00 am
Given your above feedback I assume the  arm position worked out ok as given your injury was a concern
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 16 April 2015, 09:34:50 am
Given your above feedback I assume the  arm position worked out ok as given your injury was a concern

All is well there Luke. As you said, with the ride height adjusters and riser/standard bar set up you've done, no noticeable difference to before, brake lever position was fine as you left it too. I can confirm that the new set up is giving my gammy shoulder and arm no additional worries  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 16 April 2015, 12:00:27 pm
Luke muttered something about 'emulators', and Yamazer (^above) said something about them too, but I'm in the dark here. Someone care to explain what this is about?


Too slow Foccers, someone on another site helped out with this, for those interested:

http://www.racetech.com/page/title/Emulators-How%20They%20Work (http://www.racetech.com/page/title/Emulators-How%20They%20Work)

All starts to make sense now, as I was noticing how the forks were behaving differently under different circumstances.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 16 April 2015, 01:39:48 pm
Very nice read there nick :) I already understood all the fundamentals of the damping rod, and suddenly it all clicked when I saw the first diagram of the Emulator

Definitely something I'll look in to, but I really should deal with actually setting up the suspension correctly on my bike at some point...






Edit: Woah... emulators are expensive :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 16 April 2015, 07:24:07 pm
New battery time , the bike wouldn't start after the interview , had to call out the AA , he tested battery 12.06 volts and not holding a charge , he started with his jump starter , rode the bike home , drove to Fowlers , got a new Yamaha battery for £62 , charged it up as they only come partly charged , will fit tomorrow , hopefully it will start .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: taylor on 16 April 2015, 07:37:09 pm
same here esetest, new one on order,
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 16 April 2015, 07:40:50 pm
I cant complain I have had the bike over 4 years and the previous owner had the bike 7 years and didn't replace the battery, so it lasted well , which is why I went for a Yamaha one rather than an aftermarket one .
same here esetest, new one on order,
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 17 April 2015, 03:52:46 pm
At last got round to giving it a thorough clean. Noticed a few little bits that could do with tidying, but it has quite a few battle scars now, so probably won't bother. New tyres, rear pads and an oil change coming up on Tuesday, MOT due next month. And just noticed that car and bike insurance due about the same time soon - poor planning!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 17 April 2015, 09:03:51 pm
Downloaded a new fuel map into my juicebox, looking forward to trying it out on my day off on Wednesday.
Ever tried to explain to your wife that you are borrowing her laptop to make your bike run better?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 17 April 2015, 09:12:39 pm
Also did a trial fit of these mirrors with built in indicators, an ebay impulse buy, I will never learn :\
Thing is even though they are quite low down and short and I can see my hands in a third of the mirror the view behind is quite good. They look odd though. Not wired them up yet until I decide whether to keep them or not, might try bar end mirrors like I had on my ZRX1100.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 17 April 2015, 09:18:47 pm

Ever tried to explain to your wife that you are borrowing her laptop to make your bike run better?

Did you get that look that says, "Are you jerking off to porn in the garage"  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 17 April 2015, 09:33:36 pm
Slappy....i always buy shit i dont like...my opinion on these mirrors......ditch them.......i was just looking at a pic of the new R1 & thinking how the mirror indicators spoiled the bike.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: lew600fazer on 17 April 2015, 11:06:04 pm
Got caught out in the rain today, now I know why I do not like riding in the wet in Spain. Just no grip on these roads in the wet. Because it gets dusty as soon as they get wet it is like riding on ice , back wheel spinning up at the slightest bit of throttle. Needs a good clean now as well.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 18 April 2015, 04:28:21 pm
At Holyhead now :D

Another trip

Durrow old tat show tomorrow
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 18 April 2015, 05:14:48 pm
Fazer in prison downstairs

It can't see dis :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 18 April 2015, 05:21:10 pm
Short ride; Burford, Charlbury, Moreton-in-Marsh, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow, Burford, home.

Posh crumpet in Bourton today  :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 18 April 2015, 07:36:23 pm
Took the R1 out, and my bro-in-law took the fazer (his Tuono is broken).

He's a v-twin man through and through, but loved the big Fazers comfort, and elastic power delivery. He even enjoyed finding The edge of the tyre with ease!!!

I've not converted him, but he has had a taste of fazerism which he enjoyed, and said he'd get one if we went touring!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Andy FZS on 18 April 2015, 07:40:43 pm
Fitted new brake pads and gave it a clean ready for a run out in the morning. Weather permitting. .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: taylor on 18 April 2015, 07:46:38 pm
fitted new battery then went out for a spin, happy days, sunshine.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dickturpin on 18 April 2015, 08:11:01 pm
new mot  :D :D.....bike over 10 years old and never even had an advisory since I bought it in 2008.....happy days ahead! (hope I haven't spoken too soon).
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 18 April 2015, 08:40:10 pm
Replaced the battery and started it up , hopefully I will be able to take it for a spin tomorrow after work .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 18 April 2015, 10:59:28 pm
Switched sat Nav from avoid motorway cos it took me on the back roads round dub airport coming from santry  heading for b and b near ashbourne facepalm

I'm such an eejit

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 19 April 2015, 06:22:52 pm
New tyre and M,O,T time
[Limit reached][Limit reached]




Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: youngsterbiker on 19 April 2015, 06:35:21 pm
Took her for our first Sunday ride together. Saw many bikes, failed to keep up with alot of them (riders fault not bikes) then headed home. Nearly 200 miles in total, Glencoe is such a wonderful place.
(http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii601/Fen_Sheridan/20150419_145448_zpsopz7xngq.jpg) (http://s1262.photobucket.com/user/Fen_Sheridan/media/20150419_145448_zpsopz7xngq.jpg.html)
Dident see any other fazers though :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 19 April 2015, 06:40:24 pm
That was definitely one of the best colour schemes Yamaha had on the Fazer
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 19 April 2015, 07:04:51 pm
I'm just back from a 'wee' run with my son as pillion.
Glasgow, the Green Welly, Fort William (and never saw youngsterbiker taking his pic as I went through Glen Coe) then Oban, Lochgilphead, Inveraray, then back to Glasgow
280 brilliant miles, sun shinning all day load's of bikes out, (some not so good riders though :rollin)

Only thing now is my ass is foccin numb, need to look for better seat, anyone recommend anybody in Glasgow area?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 19 April 2015, 07:53:05 pm
Balanced the carbs of the 1000 and then then decided to go for a wander with my wife on the back.
We watched the local Bike Drag Racing for a while and then decided to visit the memorial to the Firefighters who died in 9 11 outside Kinsale. I had heard about it but had not seen it until today

There is a tree with a firefighters name for every firefighter who died (343 total).

The lady who set it up was a nurse in new york and tended the injured firefighters, when she retired and came home to Kinsale she set this up. Sadly she died 4 years ago from cancer
The last picture is a memorial to her.

Pictures are from my phone as I forgot my camera.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 19 April 2015, 07:55:18 pm
Took the bike out after work ,for the first time since changing the battery , still a bit cold for leather jacket and summer gloves , up Burrington down through Cheddar and back home .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: youngsterbiker on 19 April 2015, 08:29:10 pm
I'm just back from a 'wee' run with my son as pillion.
Glasgow, the Green Welly, Fort William (and never saw youngsterbiker taking his pic as I went through Glen Coe) then Oban, Lochgilphead, Inveraray, then back to Glasgow
280 brilliant miles, sun shinning all day load's of bikes out, (some not so good riders though :rollin )

Only thing now is my ass is foccin numb, need to look for better seat, anyone recommend anybody in Glasgow area?
We really need to comunicate better. could have done green welly to glencoe together  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Millietant on 20 April 2015, 12:59:14 am
Took a lovely 4hr blast around the Cotswolds with my youngest son on the 2 Fazers with a nice refreshment stop in Chipping Camden.


(http://i60.tinypic.com/b9a9l4.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Alexander on 20 April 2015, 07:54:46 am
Today i only rode to work but...

Spent saturday changing the brake discs on the fazer, had a slightly warped disc which was causing pulsing under braking, 2 discs off ebay and an hour changing them along with a firming up of the front suspension has transformed the bike made it alot more enjoyable (not that it wasnt before) to ride.

Then sunday popped over to Salisbury spring surprise bike show, lots of great looking bikes to see and lots of fun to go to my first bike show on my bike.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 20 April 2015, 01:09:18 pm
went from meath to tipperary then to durrow for classic old tat show

(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af120/shamone67/photo%20rally%202015/Picture%20859.jpg)

you see my avatar - this is where they play :D

kiln in slieve bloom mountains

then to show then onto kildare to nearly watch the moto 3 race - boat home last night then rode home from holyhead this morning



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: t140 on 20 April 2015, 01:56:41 pm
went for a ride on sunday, up the coast from ayr through largs and got the ferry to hunters quay (dunoon) stopped for a bite to eat just north of dunoon from there up to inveraray, a lot of bikes about and parked up, up over the rest and be thankful into arrocher and home down lomond side , dumbarton and cut off the motorway through beith, dalry and kilwinning, 190 miles of dry roads in the sun.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 20 April 2015, 05:13:00 pm
Just been on a ride into north Yorkshire with my buddy on his GSXR600.
Cleveleys to Lancaster, over to ingleton, then Hawes where a dark blue gen 1 pulled up.
Aysgarth to kettlewell, then down to skipton. A59 back home.
Awesome ride, and it certainly showed my GSXR riding buddy that the Fazer thou can still boogie!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 20 April 2015, 09:42:27 pm
Main destination today was Imperial War Museum at Duxford (see other thread). Then a ride down through Saffron Walden to Thaxted:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6973_zpskgljsxcj.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6973_zpskgljsxcj.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6976_zpsfjcar9pa.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6976_zpsfjcar9pa.jpg.html)

On down to Finchingfield:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6978_zpsotgt22ry.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6978_zpsotgt22ry.jpg.html)

High Beach, where it was nice to catch up with a couple of old mates:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6982_zpse9tbj2us.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6982_zpse9tbj2us.jpg.html)

And the final tea stop before a blat back along the A/M40 home to Oxfordshire:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF6984_zpsvksnsksk.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF6984_zpsvksnsksk.jpg.html)

Enjoyed riding some of the old hunting ground again, will miss it all. A good day out  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 20 April 2015, 10:15:29 pm
Nick you have this lovely modded bike but you only ever take the right side's photo, does this mean that the left is all messed up? :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 21 April 2015, 07:39:35 am
All messed up is probably going too far, but it does still have scrapes and cracks in the left side of the fairing, some scrapes on that side of the tail piece.

Other reasons are that except when it's in the garage, it goes on side stand, so doesn't give the best view, and I've always thought with most bikes the front quarter shot is where they look best. But yeah, definitely it's best side here  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: madmac on 21 April 2015, 07:35:56 pm
took my fairing off and put a streetfighter headlight on fitted some renthal bars and changed the front sprocket to one less tooth
took it out and its brill
to do list is figure out what to do about the rear end match up indicators as they dont match
figure out what to do about the carbs as there rough
all this to do on a tight budget and i use the fazer everyday as my work ride
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 21 April 2015, 09:41:24 pm
Rode up to Old Buckingham, Norfolk with a few Suffolk buddies and my 10yo daughter on the back for bike night at the Ox and Plough.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 22 April 2015, 01:11:43 am
Did a Slow Riding course in the morning, then had a nice bimble up to Basingstoke and back to Portsmouth :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilninggas on 22 April 2015, 06:39:28 pm
Put a new front wheel on (from a big bang R1). My wheel had got damaged from a pot-hole and 'coming together' with a fiat in the Blackforest a few weeks ago and was no longer circular!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 22 April 2015, 08:31:29 pm
Rode up to Settle,then Dent, down to Hawes for a bacon buttie then Settle again and back home to Leeds.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: devilsyam on 22 April 2015, 08:38:48 pm
Odd looking mirrors Mr slap
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 22 April 2015, 10:11:39 pm
Hope you have a licence to kill  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 23 April 2015, 07:51:37 am
The Mirror's look pretty unhappy indeed.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 23 April 2015, 09:01:16 am
Must be a Star wars fan.......... Jar jar blinkers  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 23 April 2015, 01:27:41 pm
Odd looking mirrors Mr slap

Yeah, an ebay impulse buy, took them off when I got back. Standard mirrors back on but thinking about bar end mirrors.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 23 April 2015, 02:44:35 pm
Odd looking mirrors Mr slap

Yeah, an ebay impulse buy, took them off when I got back. Standard mirrors back on but thinking about bar end mirrors.


Feel free to flog me a standard mirror if you like.......i could do with a left one after my garden tumble :\ .................failing that....have you seen any decent bar end mirrors yet???......this is also an option for me now
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: devilsyam on 23 April 2015, 03:37:00 pm
Got two pairs mirrors in the garage boggy
Well took a trip to text towers up in London
Front end installed and looking trick
Few loose ends to tie up and should be fine
Tex's bike looks trip with REAL dymags fitted
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Woodzey80 on 23 April 2015, 04:40:11 pm
GOT GOD DAMN IVANISED BABY !!! What a transformation I was like a dog with 6 pork swords on my way home ! Mike is a bloody nice bloke & an absolute guru on the thou engine, a true pleasure to meet & watch the "great one" work his magic. Thanks to Richie h for being a great host aswell. ALL IN ALL AN EPIC & UNFORGETTABLE DAY !
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 23 April 2015, 05:22:04 pm
Went for my first decent ride of the year today , rode to Bibury via Castle combe and Cirencester , stopped off for a coffee and a slice of lemon cake , rode back via Tetbury , Didmarten , Codrington and ring road , Sun was shining , roads had lots of grip , bike felt great , I hope Mike's knee holds out over the weekend , looking forward to getting it vanished after reading all the positive comments .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 23 April 2015, 05:29:53 pm



Feel free to flog me a standard mirror if you like.......i could do with a left one after my garden tumble :\ .................failing that....have you seen any decent bar end mirrors yet???......this is also an option for me now
[/quote]

Not seen any decent ones yet, I had some cheap ones on my ZRX which were about 2" diameter, looking for similiar but better quality.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 23 April 2015, 05:38:25 pm
Just seen some Oberon bar end mirrors, £35 each so £70 for a pair!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilninggas on 23 April 2015, 06:31:37 pm
Dropped the bike, oops, going into work.

Came home ordered some bits; who turns up with replacement OE mirrors Devilsyam [luke] who lives 5 mins from me.

What an amazing FZ1 he is riding.....

thanks Devilsyam.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: devilsyam on 23 April 2015, 07:13:00 pm
thxs piln look on your face "who the fuck is this"priceless

(https://scontent-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/11165281_10152979383143800_7186733867361760873_n.jpg?oh=345d5884d7747f63ffb1152f687b462f&oe=55DF556C)

duncans (tex) bike before

(https://scontent-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/11040632_10152979383273800_2419434607763386810_n.jpg?oh=69502cec6cbd6127cc3f7c32fdc9e2aa&oe=55E3E76F)

top looking few issues ie brake lines to short lol but buck all done

i can defo confirm now that a gen 2 top yoke wont fit a 98/99 bottom even with a hammer

so for a gen2 top to work you need gen 2 0bottom ot 07/8 r1 bottom
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Post by: noggythenog on 23 April 2015, 07:31:29 pm
Just seen some Oberon bar end mirrors, £35 each so £70 for a pair!


Any links slappy???


Im in 2 minds...if i get bar end mirrors i want them to be bling...so like machined metal and looking......well just looking cool as foc  8) .....thing is though im looking for ones for renthal bars.


Might have a mooch on ebay...thing is they always look cool on there until they arrive & are piles of self destructing crap.
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Post by: slappy on 23 April 2015, 08:19:56 pm
Ebay link http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oberon-billet-60mm-Streetfighter-bar-end-mirror-Black-1-Autolive-Online-/320867232940?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4ab52d6cac (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Oberon-billet-60mm-Streetfighter-bar-end-mirror-Black-1-Autolive-Online-/320867232940?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4ab52d6cac)
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Post by: fazerscotty on 23 April 2015, 08:25:07 pm
Went for my first decent ride of the year today , rode to Bibury via Castle combe and Cirencester , stopped off for a coffee and a slice of lemon cake , rode back via Tetbury , Didmarten , Codrington and ring road , Sun was shining , roads had lots of grip , bike felt great , I hope Mike's knee holds out over the weekend , looking forward to getting it vanished after reading all the positive comments .
Wheres "ring road"?
Took mine to Nottingham and back, into Herefordshire and Gloucestershire tomorrow. No Pics though - its red and my camera doesn't have a shutter speed that fast  :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Post by: tex on 23 April 2015, 08:59:50 pm
thxs piln look on your face "who the fuck is this"priceless

(https://scontent-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/11165281_10152979383143800_7186733867361760873_n.jpg?oh=345d5884d7747f63ffb1152f687b462f&oe=55DF556C)

duncans (tex) bike before

(https://scontent-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/11040632_10152979383273800_2419434607763386810_n.jpg?oh=69502cec6cbd6127cc3f7c32fdc9e2aa&oe=55E3E76F)

top looking few issues ie brake lines to short lol but buck all done

i can defo confirm now that a gen 2 top yoke wont fit a 98/99 bottom even with a hammer

so for a gen2 top to work you need gen 2 0bottom ot 07/8 r1 bottom

  Big thanks to ya luke,  got to recommend  luke to all, sorted the bike back and front with some chopping and changing , don't forget you set the brembo m/cylinder  up wires an all,    hope you didn't  hit traffic on the journey home, I'll post some more pics when I've  cleaned it and got a better mudguard
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 23 April 2015, 11:34:29 pm
Another nick crisp Wales mini epic today  :D

M5/M6 to North Wales, first stop, Flint castle:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF7054_zpsq1jyp8xi.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF7054_zpsq1jyp8xi.jpg.html)

Then on to Rhuddlan castle:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF7055_zpsfnstrnaw.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF7055_zpsfnstrnaw.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF7056_zpsblbwwuiw.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF7056_zpsblbwwuiw.jpg.html)

Then down through Denbigh, Ruthin and on to Ponderosa at Horseshoe Pass (and this one's for Skippernick, just to show that my bike does still have a left-hand side  :rolleyes):

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF7105_zpse0tpcygo.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF7105_zpse0tpcygo.jpg.html)

where the pick of the bunch was this beautiful Triton:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF7110_zpshqo5iyfe.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF7110_zpshqo5iyfe.jpg.html)

And then to Bala:
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF7118_zpsjwgakphw.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF7118_zpsjwgakphw.jpg.html)

and some more of those fabulous Welsh mountain roads:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF7119_zpsavpq7gab.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF7119_zpsavpq7gab.jpg.html)

Build me a house here; I could sit and look at this view all day every day:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCF7121_zpscqfwgeqx.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCF7121_zpscqfwgeqx.jpg.html)

And stopped to annoy slimwilly and scrounge a cuppa (in fact, I went out of my way to do this  :lol ) before heading back via Hereford, Ross (after a wild chicken chase in Hereford which was fruitless - got lost  :\ ).

A long day. Set out at just before 8am, got home 10:30pm. 429 miles covered. Gotta do it while the good weather is here though. And that's the new tyres fitted yesterday well and truly scrubbed in!  :D
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Post by: slimwilly on 24 April 2015, 06:49:27 am
Haha, you never found the KFC :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

Did you eat the old curry in the fridge? :eek
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 24 April 2015, 11:03:46 am
No, didn't find the one in Hereford. Wound up in some right old ghetto looking area (was all part of your evil plan wasn't it?  :lol ). Only road out I could find was for Ross (didn't help that I still had the dark visor on and couldn't see for shit  :eek ), so went there, but did sort my KFC hankering in the end  :)
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Post by: AJM on 24 April 2015, 08:19:42 pm
Took her for a spin through the South Wales valleys
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Post by: karlo on 25 April 2015, 10:50:41 am
Just seen some Oberon bar end mirrors, £35 each so £70 for a pair!



Any links slappy???


Im in 2 minds...if i get bar end mirrors i want them to be bling...so like machined metal and looking......well just looking cool as foc  8) .....thing is though im looking for ones for renthal bars.


Might have a mooch on ebay...thing is they always look cool on there until they arrive & are piles of self destructing crap.



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-CNC-Bar-End-Mirrors-Kawasaki-Z1000-Z750-ZR1000-ER-6F-6N-Ducati-Monster-6061-/281574693854?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item418f28dbde (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-CNC-Bar-End-Mirrors-Kawasaki-Z1000-Z750-ZR1000-ER-6F-6N-Ducati-Monster-6061-/281574693854?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item418f28dbde)
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Post by: esetest on 25 April 2015, 04:36:34 pm
Mike has worked his magic on the faster today , top bloke it feels like a new bike , no hesitation when pulling away , smooth through the range and no longer feels lumpy in first , looking forward to taking it out tomorrow afternoon , also thanks to LUke for the. Venue and coffee .
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Post by: jimbojim on 25 April 2015, 06:25:53 pm
went for a ride out to scarborough , yeah :) got socking wet, booo  :(
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Post by: hairnet on 25 April 2015, 06:45:55 pm
Worked till 12

Went home brew got changed

Pointed it at wales

I passed this this time last week too

Wicklow or Westmeath tomorrow

Not decided - off in 15 mins then 40 mins then Guinness :D
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Post by: dickturpin on 25 April 2015, 06:49:46 pm
Fitted the ignition advancer bought earlier...then it rained so no test run yet.
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Post by: Ian-man on 25 April 2015, 10:36:36 pm
Fitted ignition advancer and had some panels hydro dipped.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/25/b8f39450664320da4b6466e848e1c4dc.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/25/4ffe7cc1cfaea609fbd7882381a1a459.jpg)
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Post by: hairnet on 26 April 2015, 05:36:28 pm
Went here
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Post by: unfazed on 26 April 2015, 06:55:22 pm
Finally managed to dial out the instability under hard breaking on the Fazer 1000 :woot
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Post by: esetest on 26 April 2015, 08:30:14 pm
Gave the bike a decent run out today to see what difference the full monty makes , down the A38 , up through Burrington , down through Cheddar , back onto the A38 towards Burnham , onto M5 , off at Glastonbury junction , headed towards Glastonbury , onto Wells , up the A39 , then A37 back home.
No hesitation when pulling away , not lumpy anymore in 1st gear , accelerates smoothly , on the motorway doing just under 90 at 5.5k , thought i was in 6th , no i was only in 5th , the full monty makes a great bike even better , wish i had it done years ago
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Post by: esetest on 30 April 2015, 05:42:48 pm
Replaced the wheels with the badly worn squared off rear BT023 , old front still ok , with wheels i bought off Luke with  part worn michelin pr3 , ready for the MOT tomorrow .
Went to Fowlers to finish off the finance for the new bike , bought myself a new helmet and cleaning products , got 10% discount due to buying the bike .
Cleaned the fazer , topped up the oil , lubed the chain , checked lights , indicators , horn for tomorrow.
Took the fazer out for a spin , down to Cheddar via the A38 and back home via the A37 , the PR3'S do feel grippier than the BT023'S , but that may be just down to them having more tread .
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Post by: mickvp on 30 April 2015, 06:21:12 pm
Put it into the garage to have a pair of Michelin PR4's fitted. Collect it tomorrow all going well
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Post by: brooker81 on 01 May 2015, 10:39:29 am
rode it/Mot'd it taxed it. Missed riding it  first time in nearly 6 months :D :D :D :D :D

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/DSC08932_zps2uvn7cqt.jpg)

Off for a blast upto Lytham After work and out on bank holiday monday too :woot
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Post by: sadlonelygit on 01 May 2015, 12:07:15 pm
taxed it :'(
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Post by: esetest on 01 May 2015, 05:22:04 pm
Put it through its MOT, at Victor motorcycles . Ready for the summer .
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Post by: imax on 01 May 2015, 06:06:59 pm
119 mile round trip for a 7 hour interview/assessment day. (Find out decision on Tuesday)  :rolleyes
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Post by: sinto on 01 May 2015, 08:31:29 pm
119 mile round trip for a 7 hour interview/assessment day. (Find out decision on Tuesday)  :rolleyes
Fingers crossed for you, hope it goes in your favour, especially as it was a 7hr interview!  I'm lucky if interviews I've had to do lasted 7 minutes :rollin
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Post by: mickvp on 01 May 2015, 10:20:14 pm
Got some Michelin PR4's fitted front and back, plan on dropping the yokes 10mm down the forks if the weather is dry tomorrow.
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Post by: noggythenog on 02 May 2015, 07:30:38 am
119 mile round trip for a 7 hour interview/assessment day. (Find out decision on Tuesday)  :rolleyes


Dodgy folk always take longer to inteview ;)


Best of luck imax 8)
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Post by: Fazer Forever on 02 May 2015, 01:38:32 pm
Changed fork oil and cleaned front brake pistons.
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Post by: Dead Eye on 03 May 2015, 11:22:09 am
Got the thou MOT'd on Friday and passed with almost flying colours - just a single advisory that the rear pads are approaching their limit :)
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Post by: Dead Eye on 03 May 2015, 01:37:10 pm
Figured I'd use up the 2 spare hours I had and deal with the rear brake pads as mentioned above; found a set in a box that I forgot I had from when I bought the bike. Took a lot longer than it should have because the pad pins had rotated so that you I couldn't get to the R clips and then the pins had seized solid - I had to use a hammer and a punch to get the buggers out and even then it was a tough job.

Cleaned it caliper up as well as the pins and sanded them back a bit to a smooth surface and lubed them up with some copper grease to try and prevent it from happening again. It's all back together now at least so I look forward to getting out on the bike and testing them, but that's for another day ^.^
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Post by: bigbluebear on 03 May 2015, 04:59:17 pm
Fitted my re-sprayed belly pan, washed, autosol and polished and now waiting for some decent weather
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Post by: Grayo on 03 May 2015, 05:46:21 pm
Washed it after a thoroughly enjoyable, but sometimes wet, four days in Ireland.
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Post by: red98 on 03 May 2015, 07:24:23 pm
Stripped the front end of the mighty thou in readyness for an engine re-paint...
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Post by: youngsterbiker on 03 May 2015, 07:41:02 pm
took the baffle out the exhaust. Scared alot of people. Got very excited. Skipped back indoors out of the rain.
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Post by: unfazed on 03 May 2015, 08:10:02 pm
Changed the oil in the 1000. :)


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Post by: stevierst on 03 May 2015, 10:11:50 pm
Changed the oil on mine too!
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Post by: unfazed on 03 May 2015, 10:14:33 pm
All we need now is dry weather :'(
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Post by: mickvp on 04 May 2015, 01:05:41 am
ordered up some renthal ultra-lows and some oberon bar ends :D
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Post by: darrsi on 04 May 2015, 08:03:58 am
I really want to balance my carbs but i'm on call for work so Sods Law i'll be half way through it and the phone will ring, i don't think i should chance it really, which is a shame 'cos it's perfect weather too.  :'( 
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Post by: darrsi on 04 May 2015, 08:18:01 am
I really want to balance my carbs but i'm on call for work so Sods Law i'll be half way through it and the phone will ring, i don't think i should chance it really, which is a shame 'cos it's perfect weather too.  :'(


Worse still, i'm ready to chance it right now but leaving my bike running this early will just make me enemy number 1 with the neighbours.  :evil
I've been up since 6.30am, this is torture.  :groan
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Post by: Fazerider on 04 May 2015, 08:27:55 am
I really want to balance my carbs but i'm on call for work so Sods Law i'll be half way through it and the phone will ring, i don't think i should chance it really, which is a shame 'cos it's perfect weather too.  :'(


Worse still, i'm ready to chance it right now but leaving my bike running this early will just make me enemy number 1 with the neighbours.  :evil
I've been up since 6.30am, this is torture.  :groan
Pack the gauges and screwdrivers etc, ride to work and do the job there. :D
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Post by: darrsi on 04 May 2015, 09:38:43 am
I really want to balance my carbs but i'm on call for work so Sods Law i'll be half way through it and the phone will ring, i don't think i should chance it really, which is a shame 'cos it's perfect weather too.  :'(


Worse still, i'm ready to chance it right now but leaving my bike running this early will just make me enemy number 1 with the neighbours.  :evil
I've been up since 6.30am, this is torture.  :groan
Pack the gauges and screwdrivers etc, ride to work and do the job there. :D


That is actually a very good idea, and it had crossed my mind, but unfortunately there's always the chance i may have to go to a film set so it's not that straight forward.
If i get called to a film set i have to go immediately, as time means money.
I'm on call every 2 weekends so i'll just give it a go on Saturday otherwise, but it's just a shame as there's no telling what the weather will be like then, and right now it's absolutely spot on.  :sun
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Post by: darrsi on 04 May 2015, 12:30:54 pm
Got a colleague to cover me for an hour.
TPS was out, and carbs now balanced (they were slightly out too).  :woot
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Post by: Dead Eye on 04 May 2015, 01:48:08 pm
Got out on the bike today exploring some new roads, had a good ride for just over an hour around Baldock, Buntingford, Royston and up towards Cambridge :)
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Post by: noggythenog on 04 May 2015, 06:11:18 pm
Finally changed their oil in the mighty thou.....3 US quarts full & then topped up with 150ml of the almighy Activ8 :lurk ..that i had lying in the shed.......bang on the top level mark.


Had to take the belly pan off to do the filter and now ive seen how dirty it all is underneath so i cant help myself thats another job on the ageda before im up and running.


Next week ill be trying to see if she fires up.





Replaced the allen bolts in my brake res lid for some better screws that werent mush...some leakage of brake fluid down the side (does this matter anyone????).


Note to self....next year just ride the bloody thing :rolleyes



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Post by: fazerscotty on 04 May 2015, 07:40:35 pm
Changed the Front pads - quick trip to the NMA and back  :D
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Post by: sinto on 04 May 2015, 07:57:28 pm
Got up at daft o'clock, and went north on motorway and dual carriageway, 80 miles of rubbish roads to meet youngsterbikernorth of Perth, but duly arrived about the promised time of 9am, had a coffee, then we had a good run down some damp but pleasant A and B class roads.(some dubious overtakes I may add) :lol
Both had a good day, we went via Aberfeldy, Killin, Aberfoyle (where we exchanged rear footpegs and sorted out his awesome sounding exhaust as you do when your out :rollin ) then onto Balloch where youngsterbiker left with a big grin on his face as he knew he was going to ride for two hours to get home on back roads lol
I went to my mates then home and fixed my seat, see my thread.
Great day :-)
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Post by: unfazed on 04 May 2015, 07:59:02 pm
F
Replaced the allen bolts in my brake res lid for some better screws that werent mush...some leakage of brake fluid down the side (does this matter anyone????).
Note to self....next year just ride the bloody thing :rolleyes

Wash off that Brake Fluid and go and ride the bloody thing :lol
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Post by: slimwilly on 04 May 2015, 09:11:37 pm
Out at 5.00pm,,dry roads, 100 miles,out past Hay-on-wye,down to Abergavenny onto the Steel horse café,,6,30,,coffee, a good chat to fellow bikers and back to Hereford,called to see my dad,,picked up a kebab,,carefully tied it to my handlebars and rode home steady :lol
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Post by: sinto on 04 May 2015, 09:28:07 pm
carefully tied it to my handlebars and rode home steady :lol

Now where's the pic of this mod? :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 04 May 2015, 09:35:39 pm
carefully tied it to my handlebars and rode home steady :lol

Now where's the pic of this mod? :rollin


Kebab G-Meter......when you hit 7k revs the kebab goes horizontal :lol
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Post by: slimwilly on 04 May 2015, 10:04:47 pm
I was scared shitless that it would fall off,,as the wife would not let me in the house without a kebab :lol :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: sinto on 05 May 2015, 09:24:38 am
I was scared shitless that it would fall off,,as the wife would not let me in the house without a kebab :lol :lol :lol :lol
:agree
But I'm lucky I'm single :lol
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Post by: stevierst on 05 May 2015, 09:48:45 am
Rode back from work at midnight last night at a bumbling pace on the big fazer. Barely a car on the road, weather was gorgeous, and tunes blaring away in my lid. It was one of those journeys I just didn't want to end! :)
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Post by: Dead Eye on 05 May 2015, 12:08:43 pm
I love those sorts of journeys - I came across some lovely roads with great scenery that I just didn't want to end, but unfortunately they only seem to last for about 5-10 miles :'(
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Post by: Red Ceri on 06 May 2015, 09:32:37 pm
Got a new rear tyre for my thou ready for this long weekends bimble to Normandy, wanted to scrub it in tonight but its been blowing a gale and pissing down in my part of Essex :\
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Post by: goondriver on 07 May 2015, 10:32:10 pm
 crashed my 600 into a vw polo performing some questionable filtering :oops  possibly stupid. new silencer, brake lever, foot peg, crash bars touch up some scrapes then she is good to go. quite lucky i guess. sore knee sore wrist need new helmet due to acrobatics rolling away from the bike but no serious injury the thing hurting most is my wallet :groan  this just 1hr after returning my neighbours bike to him after fixing it up for him. turning his gs500f into a gs500.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 08 May 2015, 06:54:00 am
crashed my 600 into a vw polo performing some questionable filtering :oops  possibly stupid. new silencer, brake lever, foot peg, crash bars touch up some scrapes then she is good to go. quite lucky i guess. sore knee sore wrist need new helmet due to acrobatics rolling away from the bike but no serious injury the thing hurting most is my wallet :groan  this just 1hr after returning my neighbours bike to him after fixing it up for him. turning his gs500f into a gs500.

Glad you're ok, we all do daft things from time to time and have been caught out when filtering on a couple of occasions in the past myself. Hope you don't get too badly raped on the insurance  :eek
Time we had a spill counter here on FOC-U.
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Post by: NorthWestern on 08 May 2015, 07:05:16 pm
Finally got round to fitting braided hoses. Cheers pieman!
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Post by: stevierst on 08 May 2015, 11:26:00 pm
Had a play out on the R1 this morning in glorious sunshine.

Tool the Fazer out for a blood bike run, and got Piss wet through!
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Post by: mickvp on 09 May 2015, 05:33:41 pm
Removed the standard rusty cheese bars, grips, and bar ends:

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/IMG_0522_zpstxkljixg.jpg)

and fitted renthal ultra lows, renathal grips, and oberon bar end weights:

(http://i642.photobucket.com/albums/uu141/mickwhitworth/image1_zpstwsyyaqo.jpg)

just about to go a ride out and see how it all feels :D
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Post by: jimbojim on 09 May 2015, 06:18:56 pm
had a new tyre fitted, resprayed the front wheel while it was off, cleaned and painted the discs looking good now
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Post by: noggythenog on 09 May 2015, 06:24:41 pm
Havent seen your bike feature in a while Mick.....nice bar ends 8)




Well........i cant quite believe it...but i got my bike started today :eek ......i even rode it around the street :eek .........& i started it with an old Yuasa battery thats been in my cupboard for about a year which kinda proves my store your battery inside during the winter theory........anyway i switched it off so i could check the new oil level & then it wouldnt start again  :o .......coulda been my old intermittent starting issue......more likely the battery had given up & 1 start was all it was worth.......so i fitted my Mottobat battery thats been stored inside for about  7 months & the bike started up again 8) .


Adjusted the idle down a bit & inflated the tyres to spec & did some toodling around the cul de sac to try the brakes & then observed for any leaks etc.


Even my new throttle cable which i fitted didnt ping off....& it felt silky as foc


Im proper chuffed


Im insured from the 18th so ill book it in then for an mot & tyres & in the meantime finish off a couple of small jobs.
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Post by: b1k3rdude on 09 May 2015, 06:29:44 pm
@Mick, what Rnthals are those and doe they hit the mirrors/screen on full lock..?
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Post by: mickvp on 09 May 2015, 06:48:36 pm
Cheers noggy, yeah, not been posting many pics or doing too much to the bike - been too busy, you know, riding it :rolleyes :lol

@Mick, what Rnthals are those and doe they hit the mirrors/screen on full lock..?


they are 758's. got them from here:

www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorcycle/handlebars/renthal-superbike-ultra-low-bars (http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorcycle/handlebars/renthal-superbike-ultra-low-bars)

and the bar ends are from here:

http://www.oberon-performance.co.uk/acatalog/Motorcycle_Small_Universal_Bar_End_Weights.html (http://www.oberon-performance.co.uk/acatalog/Motorcycle_Small_Universal_Bar_End_Weights.htmlYes,)

Yes, they are well clear of the tank, but they do foul on the screen (the zero gravity screen I have fitted is wider than a normal one, so there is less clearance to begin with). I'm comfortable with where the bars and levers are, so Ill probably go down the road of trimming some of the screen away for clearance. Just went a 40 mile ride and there is no issue fouling while riding, its only an issue for parking etc.

Loads of guys on here have them with no issues with fouling, so its likely my screen that is causing the issue, if I play about with the bar position I may get clearance too.
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Post by: esetest on 09 May 2015, 07:36:49 pm
Took the Fazer out for a 46 mile  blast round the lanes , stopping at Cheddar .
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Post by: Panthor on 09 May 2015, 10:12:26 pm
Fitted a nice scorpion exhaust I picked up from eBay and a rear hugger that I got from this forum.
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Post by: bigbluebear on 09 May 2015, 10:12:50 pm
Did about 120 miles fannying around in the rare Scottish sunshine then went for a quick pint and home
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Post by: hairnet on 10 May 2015, 02:20:39 pm
Went to wales

But got halfway round as cash machine in Llangollen ate me card
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Post by: nonangrybiker on 10 May 2015, 05:12:21 pm
I did this!!
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Post by: Anquetil on 10 May 2015, 06:01:19 pm
First ride on the Fazer this year. 114 miles, Wrexham, Mold, St Asaph, Llanrwst, Colwyn Bay, Denbigh, Ruthin, home. Dull, drizzle between St Asaph and Llanrwst, and windy,
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Post by: slimwilly on 10 May 2015, 06:24:28 pm
I did this!!




What? , made a mess of it
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Post by: Fazerider on 10 May 2015, 06:30:10 pm
I did this!!

What? , mae a mess of it
:rollin
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Post by: slimwilly on 10 May 2015, 07:59:19 pm
Rode my gen2 down to Berrow,near Cheddar to see my mum,  Rained a bit coming out of Bristol to Weston super Mare on the 38/371,,dryier at Berrow,,and a dry ride home..180 miles
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Post by: riedrider on 10 May 2015, 08:03:14 pm
Installed a 12 V socket for my nav
http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,6876.25.html (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,6876.25.html)

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Post by: NorthWestern on 10 May 2015, 08:04:46 pm
Took it for a spin  to try the braided hoses, much better. Saw one of those new R1's,  very smart, very small!
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Post by: AJM on 10 May 2015, 08:29:40 pm
After passing her MOT and having new tyres fitted I gave her a nice wash, didn't get out as planned though :'(
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Post by: noggythenog on 10 May 2015, 08:50:52 pm
Would be a shame to break the habit of a lifetime & ride it so after yesterdays triumph i just washed it & degreased the downpipes & oil coller area whilst the bellypan is off.


Downpipe flanges or whatever you call them are still looking a tad rusty....ideally could do with some new ones & studs etc....ill add that to the list for next year.
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Post by: Skippernick on 10 May 2015, 09:01:08 pm
I did this!!


Why have you put a gas mask on it?
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Post by: Grayo on 10 May 2015, 09:24:43 pm
I did this!!


Why have you put a gas mask on it?
 


I was going to ask that too.  :rollin
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Post by: SEPTIKANGEL on 10 May 2015, 10:14:47 pm
Gazed lovingly at it all day in the garage after buying it yesterday  :D
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Post by: Dead Eye on 10 May 2015, 10:37:05 pm
I do love that colour scheme on the Gen 1 <3
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Post by: Robbie8666 on 11 May 2015, 07:56:46 am
loving the use of an old S6 respirator! hmmm must dig mine out!!
 
 
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Post by: nonangrybiker on 11 May 2015, 10:44:14 am
I did this!!




What? , made a mess of it






Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!! That's fighting talk.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: nonangrybiker on 11 May 2015, 10:50:33 am
I did this!!


Why have you put a gas mask on it?
 


I was going to ask that too.  :rollin




I was given it with the lights so thought I'd see what it looked like, I think it's better with, what say you??
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Post by: slimwilly on 11 May 2015, 12:18:18 pm
 :lol :lol :lol

Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder,,,if you like it,,thrash it :)
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Post by: fazersharp on 11 May 2015, 12:59:24 pm
Not a fan of bar mirrors -- makes it look like an ant ( sorry )
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Post by: Dead Eye on 11 May 2015, 01:01:28 pm
It's not bad - just needs something to tidy up the clocks imo. They are one of the few things that always let down the naked fazers imo
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Post by: nonangrybiker on 11 May 2015, 01:09:35 pm
It's not bad - just needs something to tidy up the clocks imo. They are one of the few things that always let down the naked fazers imo


I agree, that's next on the list along with a new can, new grips, new levers and a paint job.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 11 May 2015, 01:27:18 pm
Just the bare essentials then? :lol
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Post by: Red Ceri on 11 May 2015, 08:57:24 pm
 Rode home from Arromanches, Normandy after my weekend of visiting D-Day sites.


Didn't all go smoothly, during the ride down on Friday bike started pissing out fuel from overflow, couldn't stop it at the roadside so decided to continue onto Normandy, used about twice as much fuel as normal and bike would only run properly at over 6000rpm.
Pulled out the carbs & stripped them down at the B&B Friday night but couldn't see anything wrong put them back together and got all back on the bike Saturday morning, no leaks so well chuffed but can't understand what the caused the original problem.


But all in all a great weekend, would recommend Normandy to anyone thinking of going.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 11 May 2015, 09:23:21 pm
Rode home from Arromanches, Normandy after my weekend of visiting D-Day sites.


Didn't all go smoothly, during the ride down on Friday bike started pissing out fuel from overflow, couldn't stop it at the roadside so decided to continue onto Normandy, used about twice as much fuel as normal and bike would only run properly at over 6000rpm.
Pulled out the carbs & stripped them down at the B&B Friday night but couldn't see anything wrong put them back together and got all back on the bike Saturday morning, no leaks so well chuffed but can't understand what the caused the original problem.


But all in all a great weekend, would recommend Normandy to anyone thinking of going.


Pity about the bike playing up, but sounds like you enjoyed the trip nevertheless. What did you see/where exactly did you go? Pics? So many WW2 battlefields I'd like to see, and maybe will one day, if I can stay shiny side up for long enough  :lol Was probably safer being zeroed in by German 88s than riding my bike - the hedgerows of the Norman Bocage have nothing on Welsh ones  :rolleyes   :lol
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Post by: brooker81 on 12 May 2015, 02:33:24 pm
got me some new summer boots for the way to work sick of putting the sidi's on for 5 mile ride.
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/alpinestars_faster_vented_shoes_rollover_zpsghls7bmm.jpg)
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Post by: Mike01 on 12 May 2015, 09:11:24 pm
Fitted Renthals and tried my new givi tank lock bag  :)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h205/mitchmic/9F13B18D-67F2-409C-9EF0-5391C76430C1.jpg) (http://s65.photobucket.com/user/mitchmic/media/9F13B18D-67F2-409C-9EF0-5391C76430C1.jpg.html)
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h205/mitchmic/0445E355-4EAF-471F-A9AF-106FEFAD9485.jpg) (http://s65.photobucket.com/user/mitchmic/media/0445E355-4EAF-471F-A9AF-106FEFAD9485.jpg.html)
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Post by: AJM on 13 May 2015, 08:27:49 am
Really like the look Mike01 ^^^^exactly what i want to do to mine too, how long did it take you and was it fairly easy to do? Short levers easy to fit?
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Post by: Mike01 on 13 May 2015, 08:39:49 am
Really like the look Mike01 ^^^^exactly what i want to do to mine too, how long did it take you and was it fairly easy to do? Short levers easy to fit?

Hi.
Yep all easy enough and straight forward! Not put my end weights on yet as i need to sort some threaded plugs for the bars but saying that it is riding as it was with them so it will only be to close off the bar ends.
Theres a guy on youtube, DellBoys garage or something, great vid for fitting Renthals (to a Bandit but you get the idea) if you are unsure about anything.

Edit: around an hour for the bars taking my time and 10 minutes for the levers  :)
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Post by: AJM on 13 May 2015, 08:49:34 am
Cool, thanks Mike01, it kinda updates/freshens an area of the bike that needs it, will take a look at the youtube clip.
 
Thanks again
 
Andrew.
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Post by: Robbie8666 on 13 May 2015, 11:32:20 am
errm..... dropped it off at friendly bike shop after been recovered of A3 this morning as it spluttered & died 2.5 miles after filling up!!
(I might have put diesel in but pretty sur I didn't. No I don't have receipt as it was pay at pump & wasn't bothered bout little bit of paper.... No I cant remember if it was green or black as was early)
 
didn't smell like diesel but low fuel light had been on for 10 miles last night so could just be dirty fuel, big clouds of white smoke when it restarted but then cut out!!
 
14/5/15 edit: went back to petrol station & reprinted receipt & lo and behold yep diesel!!!  :'(
ah well it was gonna be serviced & MOT'd after Rorkes Drift Rally anyway so now it be done before!!!
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Post by: bri h on 13 May 2015, 05:58:41 pm
Well im signed off work cos of me hernia op and they say i cant go back for insurance reasons so the sun shone all day which meant a decent trip to cheddar gorge about 275 mile round trip. :lol .
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Post by: esetest on 15 May 2015, 11:43:12 am
Rode it .
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Post by: Tubz1983 on 16 May 2015, 07:10:48 pm
Cleaned the calipers and Changed the front pads. [Limit reached]
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 18 May 2015, 02:12:41 pm
new helmet and gloves.

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/IMG-20150516-WA0002_zps2sz9gmpa.jpeg)


(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/20150516_101350_zpsur9ag1n1.jpg)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 18 May 2015, 03:13:44 pm
new helmet and gloves.



([url]http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/20150516_101350_zpsur9ag1n1.jpg[/url])


Interesting-looking gloves you have there... :lol
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Post by: the cueball on 18 May 2015, 04:15:55 pm
replaced my faulty front indicator....


just replaced the pair of them.


broke 3 of the 4 stupid black plastic screws that hold on the black inner fairing bits...  :'( :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 18 May 2015, 05:02:08 pm
manc to llangollen via jodrell nantwich wrexham horseshoe ruthin nant y garth (twice) corwen festingiog transfwfwfwddddwdwdwdwdwd and llanwrst :D


(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af120/shamone67/Picture%20968_2.jpg) (http://s999.photobucket.com/user/shamone67/media/Picture%20968_2.jpg.html)

(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af120/shamone67/Picture%20966_2.jpg) (http://s999.photobucket.com/user/shamone67/media/Picture%20966_2.jpg.html)

(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af120/shamone67/Picture%20965_2.jpg) (http://s999.photobucket.com/user/shamone67/media/Picture%20965_2.jpg.html)

(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af120/shamone67/Picture%20963_1.jpg) (http://s999.photobucket.com/user/shamone67/media/Picture%20963_1.jpg.html)

(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af120/shamone67/Picture%20964_2.jpg) (http://s999.photobucket.com/user/shamone67/media/Picture%20964_2.jpg.html)

(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af120/shamone67/sunday.jpg) (http://s999.photobucket.com/user/shamone67/media/sunday.jpg.html)

(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af120/shamone67/Picture%20967_2.jpg) (http://s999.photobucket.com/user/shamone67/media/Picture%20967_2.jpg.html)

(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af120/shamone67/Picture%20971_1.jpg) (http://s999.photobucket.com/user/shamone67/media/Picture%20971_1.jpg.html)

(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af120/shamone67/Picture%20973_1.jpg) (http://s999.photobucket.com/user/shamone67/media/Picture%20973_1.jpg.html)

(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af120/shamone67/Picture%20969_2.jpg) (http://s999.photobucket.com/user/shamone67/media/Picture%20969_2.jpg.html)

(http://i999.photobucket.com/albums/af120/shamone67/Picture%20970_1.jpg) (http://s999.photobucket.com/user/shamone67/media/Picture%20970_1.jpg.html)
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Post by: slimwilly on 18 May 2015, 07:45:16 pm
Wow !!!   :eek

Nice ride.. by the way did you See Nick Crisp up there ? he is usually lurking around North Wales,,,OOOHHH Damn,,i forgot,,he's crippled up at the moment ,,looking at pictures of his new bike . :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 19 May 2015, 12:22:44 am
lots of bumw's and mongs on sportsbikes (mostly in the other direction)

a5104 better than the pass

b road from bala to transfnyfygggddddddd is good too :D


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Post by: bigbluebear on 19 May 2015, 08:49:53 am
new helmet and gloves.

([url]http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/IMG-20150516-WA0002_zps2sz9gmpa.jpeg[/url])


([url]http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/20150516_101350_zpsur9ag1n1.jpg[/url])


Where's your mates arse gone!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 19 May 2015, 10:16:05 am
haha thats me dad maybe when u hit 65 your arse runs off and your gloves turn to boots.
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Post by: bigbluebear on 19 May 2015, 10:55:32 am
haha thats me dad maybe when u hit 65 your arse runs off and your gloves turn to boots.

He's only got one leg and uses a hammer as crutches..... :lol
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Post by: brooker81 on 19 May 2015, 10:57:44 am
Quote
He's only got one leg and uses a hammer as crutches..... ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/lol.gif[/url])


 :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 19 May 2015, 04:36:52 pm
Went out on it for 15 minutes , started to hailstone like foc, gave up and ended up tidying thd garage up.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 20 May 2015, 12:57:30 am
Got caught in a heavy shower on the M27 earlier this evening, it was so intense it was hurting my hands *througn* my leather bike gloves!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 20 May 2015, 01:51:42 pm
this arrived this morning.

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/12cbc3d1-e54d-4873-948a-588e0fdc3891_zpsrgq5pb6l.jpg)
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Post by: Dead Eye on 20 May 2015, 02:26:43 pm
Can anyone explain the random two blanked off pipes for the Gen2 as shown above?
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Post by: brooker81 on 20 May 2015, 02:54:24 pm
there are for this reason know them as Helmholtz resonator.
hey don't just specifically apply to our 5 valve engines.  It's to control exhaust sound waves to emit a certain sound frequency and possible exhaust scavenging if done right.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 20 May 2015, 04:53:57 pm
In Durham via not the motorway

Now doing tea before chips near the gig

A68 and Scotland tomorrow
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Post by: noggythenog on 20 May 2015, 06:43:48 pm
this arrived this morning.

([url]http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/12cbc3d1-e54d-4873-948a-588e0fdc3891_zpsrgq5pb6l.jpg[/url])



Brooker you gotta stop spending mate...this is getting compulsive :pokefun :lol


I lost out on a ebay Scorpion Serket titanium.....got it stuck in my mind now as the only possibily....i aint payin 400 foccin squiddly diddlys for a brand new one though  :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 20 May 2015, 08:23:23 pm
I finally rode mine :eek ........all the way to the mot station which i strategically picked to be 30 miles away :lol ........was shitting myself that stuff would fall off....& me!...........anyway it was foccing ace jus getting back in the saddle.....i coulda rode a vespa & been just as happy...


Apology time.....stevie...ive been promising to try out maxxis diamonds for so long now but when i asked them about them they were like oooof...oooossss.....ahhhhhhh.....plus we dont stick them we'll have to order in special.....there was no guarantee to have my bike back by the weekend when i start my next group of shifts :\ .........so i really am sorry...i shall try them one day but i really need to get my arse riding again.


Apart from that my intermittent starting problem isnt resolved yet & my brake resorvoir had been leaking & i was worried it would start its shit again and fail the mot while spoiling my paintwork.....luckily it seemed to be sealed when i got there.


Bike was going well...new throttle cable seems a dream.....not sure if that's the reason but i can now hold steady a line while going round a roundabout for example without feeling like a kangaroo......still fast as foc under full throttle...wee bit wheely happy with the high bars but makes up for it with more cornering prowess & sharp turn in after jacking up and pitching down.....still a bone shaker though....ill change fork springs next year.


After some discussion & price viewing & seeing what they actally had in stock I've gone with some Michellin Pilot Power 2CT.....i didn't quite see that id fully appreciate how mighty the Pilot Road 4 could be & while my Road 3 were good they werent exactly what id call thrilling so i said foc it ill give these Power thingies a try.




Only dropped the bike off at 4pm & when i got back home at half 5 i had an answer message saying my bike was "done".........could it be?????? 8)
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Post by: Toe Knee on 20 May 2015, 09:21:33 pm
Fitted fzr400 rear caliper straight fit
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 20 May 2015, 10:11:24 pm
Fitted fzr400 rear caliper straight fit

Why?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 21 May 2015, 01:12:52 am
Wheeled it out and gave it a wash.

First time I've touched it since my accident, I'm still in a brace, on crutches, and can't stand on my left leg so no chance of getting on it let alone riding.
So had to make do with a bit of pampering.

Soon though.  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 21 May 2015, 07:57:17 am
removed my db killer but damaged myself.

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/11355509_10152800964876022_475368286_n_zpscjg9fmpp.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 21 May 2015, 09:31:05 am
Wheeled it out and gave it a wash.

First time I've touched it since my accident, I'm still in a brace, on crutches, and can't stand on my left leg so no chance of getting on it let alone riding.
So had to make do with a bit of pampering.

Soon though.  ;)

Likewise  :(  Never mind, shit happens, but recovery comes eventually.

2..3..4..Always look on the bright side of life, da-dum, da dum-te-dum-te-dum  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 21 May 2015, 10:33:03 am
Lots of long term injured & just been injured foccers on here right now.......making me a bit nervous since i can actually ride mine right now.


Get well soon everybody.


Just to cheer yous up & prove that my bike moved...with me on it...here's an action shot from yesterday courtesy of the mother in law who prior to this was also trying to scare the life outta me with her tales of injured bikers she dealt with in hospital......i said to her what about all the car drivers you dealt with then.....bit biased really but she means well.


The blur is obviously speed blur.....not just camera shake :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 21 May 2015, 10:44:39 am
I think I can recognise a smile behind your helmet........nice one Noggy, hope you get some decent miles in this year mate
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 21 May 2015, 10:47:46 am
Lots of long term injured & just been injured foccers on here right now.......making me a bit nervous since i can actually ride mine right now.


Get well soon everybody.


Just to cheer yous up & prove that my bike moved...with me on it...here's an action shot from yesterday courtesy of the mother in law who prior to this was also trying to scare the life outta me with her tales of injured bikers she dealt with in hospital......i said to her what about all the car drivers you dealt with then.....bit biased really but she means well.


The blur is obviously speed blur.....not just camera shake :lol

You've got too much imagination Noggy. If you were stupid like me, you wouldn't worry about crashing  :lol

Good to see you're back on the bike again - you been indulging in a few too many all-day breakfasts?  :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 21 May 2015, 12:17:25 pm
I was smiling from ear to ear....thinking about all the bacon rolls im gonna have :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 21 May 2015, 01:24:59 pm
O flower of Scotland......
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 21 May 2015, 01:33:13 pm
Hey hairnet, haven't you worn that bike out yet?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: riedrider on 21 May 2015, 05:01:02 pm
Installed a MRA racing screen:

(http://i57.tinypic.com/azjb06.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 21 May 2015, 05:19:20 pm
Hey hairnet, haven't you worn that bike out yet?

:D

7k since september  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 21 May 2015, 05:34:06 pm
eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 21 May 2015, 06:02:49 pm
Certainly seems like it may be the year of the thousands with the off's that have happened over the past few months - hopefully it's all over and done with now!

It's a nice day so thought I'd sneak out on the bike for a bit... got the bike out, got myself kitted, went to head off and the phone rang... my boss is on a conference call with some insurance big-wigs and needs me to run a load of reports and get some figures calculated... doh :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 21 May 2015, 06:52:56 pm
Lots of long term injured & just been injured foccers on here right now.......making me a bit nervous since i can actually ride mine right now.


Get well soon everybody.


Just to cheer yous up & prove that my bike moved...with me on it...here's an action shot from yesterday courtesy of the mother in law who prior to this was also trying to scare the life outta me with her tales of injured bikers she dealt with in hospital......i said to her what about all the car drivers you dealt with then.....bit biased really but she means well.


The blur is obviously speed blur.....not just camera shake :lol

How do we know it is you?  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 21 May 2015, 06:59:16 pm
eek

Ok, I'm curious. These rides are to do with work, right?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 21 May 2015, 07:00:18 pm
Lots of long term injured & just been injured foccers on here right now.......making me a bit nervous since i can actually ride mine right now.


Get well soon everybody.


Just to cheer yous up & prove that my bike moved...with me on it...here's an action shot from yesterday courtesy of the mother in law who prior to this was also trying to scare the life outta me with her tales of injured bikers she dealt with in hospital......i said to her what about all the car drivers you dealt with then.....bit biased really but she means well.


The blur is obviously speed blur.....not just camera shake :lol

How do we know it is you?  :lol


Well it is either me....or it is Jeremy Beadle wearing a fat suit :lol .........& he's deed :b
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Post by: fazerscotty on 22 May 2015, 04:56:45 pm
MOT'd today - thanks to the chaps at All Spares in Wolverhampton. Tasty Silver Gen 1 in the showroom...........  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Toe Knee on 22 May 2015, 05:37:04 pm
Fitted fzr400 rear caliper straight fit

Why?
couldn't get fzs600 or 1000 one and needed it to get ready for mot
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 22 May 2015, 06:09:48 pm
 Cleaned it , lubed  the chain , used GT85 on the metal parts , WD40 silicone bike shine  on the plastic and rubber bits , polished the down pipes , hopefully the rain will hold off on Sunday .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 22 May 2015, 06:58:48 pm
Fettled my suspension & have got it pretty as good as its gonna get for now.....it isnt bad on the road but next year def needs softer fron springs.


Went out about quarter passed five with a mate who is back to biking on his CBF1000....i lead the way & it was good as i went through a kind of check trip....getting back into a road crafty type way of thinking, plenty observation, not overtaking when i just seen junction signs, trying to keep constant speed & not too eratic......i just didnt want him following me & thinking i rode like a prick or picking up bad habits.....really enjoyed it...both of us...only another 60 miles but the sun was out and the roads were brilliant.


Gonna take the bike to work in the morning...why not eh....neighbours will love me leaving at 6am on a saturday.....thatll teach them to perpetually cut the grass :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 22 May 2015, 07:27:22 pm
Looked at adjusting the R6 shock on the gen 1  this morning, and realised the damping was on its lowest setting.

With a tweak here and there, she's now holding the corners easily as good as my R1!!! Although it does take considerably more effort to turn the big girl ???

I find myself taking the Fazer out more than the R1 these days, I'm almost as quick on her, and a lot less scared!! >:D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 23 May 2015, 01:17:19 pm
Rode it  :D
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Post by: dazza on 23 May 2015, 01:44:41 pm
Cleaned it  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 23 May 2015, 01:56:32 pm
Yellow ones are feckin slow!  :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 23 May 2015, 02:03:54 pm
And, thanks to you....Becoming rarer, apparently.  :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 23 May 2015, 02:15:05 pm
And, thanks to you....Becoming rarer, apparently.  :b

 :lol

It will live on, but won't be yellow  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 23 May 2015, 02:29:08 pm
Looked at adjusting the R6 shock on the gen 1  this morning, and realised the damping was on its lowest setting.

With a tweak here and there, she's now holding the corners easily as good as my R1!!! Although it does take considerably more effort to turn the big girl ???

I find myself taking the Fazer out more than the R1 these days, I'm almost as quick on her, and a lot less scared!! >:D

He's wavering  :eek

We'll soon have another convert  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 23 May 2015, 03:37:19 pm
Na, unlikely. Rode the R1 to work this morning, and the comparison is a bit like this.
The R1 is like riding a scalpel, and the gen 1 is like riding a meat cleaver. Both razor sharp, but very different!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 23 May 2015, 03:53:28 pm
Perhaps the best comparison would be topiary sheers and a hedge trimmer.  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 23 May 2015, 05:25:40 pm
Perhaps the best comparison would be topiary sheers and a hedge trimmer.  :D


http://toco.distractify.com/postimage/201409/49/9b0f378b755c55ffd60d27af377a8624.gif (http://toco.distractify.com/postimage/201409/49/9b0f378b755c55ffd60d27af377a8624.gif)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: the cueball on 23 May 2015, 06:12:28 pm
took it for a wee 200 mile round trip for some lunch...


 :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: devilsyam on 23 May 2015, 07:22:02 pm
took a ride up with mr crisp to thunder road m/cs to collect hedgetrimmer number 5 even the drive up was eventfull as mr crisp has an issue with me screaming 3 times BRAKE

so the new bike was ridden back to devils hq for the usal fazer mods
rode really well nice tight bike felt like i should be running it in lol

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11209588_10153045891633800_6619055465399989380_n.jpg?oh=23f7c020883aa313c29e40f31d84365a&oe=5601F065)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: devilsyam on 23 May 2015, 07:29:52 pm
fitted r6 unit to nicks bike and moved over to see what i can rescue from hedge trimmer number 4

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11351290_10153045895283800_1956655875285676757_n.jpg?oh=67aef7d6e2c3d43d3df39a2d682ac7c5&oe=55F9A9CB)

after being let down in body work managed to source parts from various locations so at least its roughly back together

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/11140239_10153045895353800_763095562339595210_n.jpg?oh=0ac8fe03bd7b1932320b2a7f15e59ac5&oe=55F5B064)

couldnt get a link pipe cheap so bugger it made one

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10552481_10153045910858800_4973705932729804491_n.jpg?oh=0948c98187fcc7d55f22b2f80617631b&oe=55F6D9E6)

took nick huge scorpian can and cut it in half major improvment in looks and sound

more to follow


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 23 May 2015, 07:46:17 pm
Rode it 120 miles to Dunoon and back with a local mcc. Managed to keep up with a Harley so I didn't do too bad :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 23 May 2015, 09:37:47 pm
eek

Ok, I'm curious. These rides are to do with work, right?

no - durham for a gig and didnt wanna use the motorway getting there :D

never been carter bar either
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 24 May 2015, 02:32:44 pm
took a ride up with mr crisp to thunder road m/cs to collect hedgetrimmer number 5 even the drive up was eventfull as mr crisp has an issue with me screaming 3 times BRAKE

so the new bike was ridden back to devils hq for the usal fazer mods
rode really well nice tight bike felt like i should be running it in lol

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11209588_10153045891633800_6619055465399989380_n.jpg?oh=23f7c020883aa313c29e40f31d84365a&oe=5601F065)


Lookiiiin Goooooood :rolleyes :smoking

fair play Nick she looks a good'ne as described.

DY...good effort there and the fazerecut already looking....errr...interesting.........with all these different panels then is the plan to dip them all...or is it a surprise?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 24 May 2015, 04:38:43 pm
FAZER day , went pass Castle Combe , The White Horse , SIlbury Hill , onto Warminster , pass Stonehenge , over Salisbury plain , pass Longleat , through Frome , pass Chew valley Lake , over Sundry and home ,rain stayed away bike was great silky smooth , instant acceleration , sounding fantastic .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 24 May 2015, 04:43:40 pm
took a ride up with mr crisp to thunder road m/cs to collect hedgetrimmer number 5 even the drive up was eventfull as mr crisp has an issue with me screaming 3 times BRAKE

so the new bike was ridden back to devils hq for the usal fazer mods
rode really well nice tight bike felt like i should be running it in lol

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11209588_10153045891633800_6619055465399989380_n.jpg?oh=23f7c020883aa313c29e40f31d84365a&oe=5601F065)
great colour scheme .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 24 May 2015, 05:54:49 pm
Yeh mostly black its just the red bits that spoil it.
I just hope that he is ready to move up to an almost black one
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 24 May 2015, 06:03:19 pm
Yeh mostly black its just the red bits that spoil it.
I just hope that he is ready to move up to an almost black one

Nope, couldn't handle a black one yet fazersharp  :lol

Still thinking about a custom paint job. Not sure what to go for. I would put up a thread here for suggestions, but I'm seriously thinking about a custom paint job  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 24 May 2015, 06:57:34 pm
FAZER day , went pass Castle Combe , The White Horse , SIlbury Hill , onto Warminster , pass Stonehenge , over Salisbury plain , pass Longleat , through Frome , pass Chew valley Lake , over Sundry and home ,rain stayed away bike was great silky smooth , instant acceleration , sounding fantastic .


Past my house then, :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 24 May 2015, 07:00:17 pm
Washed it, cleaned front callipers, fitted nautilus air horn (Darrsi wiring diagram is the dogs bollocks) its held on with lots of cable ties at the moment until i can make a bracket next week at work.
Got it ready for a trip into Wales tomorrow. :woot
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: taylor on 24 May 2015, 07:22:45 pm
is the witch of wookey hole still there, I had many a dodgey school trip there,?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 24 May 2015, 09:20:40 pm
FAZER day , went pass Castle Combe , The White Horse , SIlbury Hill , onto Warminster , pass Stonehenge , over Salisbury plain , pass Longleat , through Frome , pass Chew valley Lake , over Sundry and home ,rain stayed away bike was great silky smooth , instant acceleration , sounding fantastic .
I thought you were down Minehead way .


Past my house then, :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 24 May 2015, 09:28:13 pm
Washed it, cleaned front callipers, fitted nautilus air horn (Darrsi wiring diagram is the dogs bollocks) its held on with lots of cable ties at the moment until i can make a bracket next week at work.
Got it ready for a trip into Wales tomorrow. :woot
Enjoy it Nick , I have got to work tomorrow .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 24 May 2015, 09:43:59 pm
Washed it, cleaned front callipers, fitted nautilus air horn (Darrsi wiring diagram is the dogs bollocks) its held on with lots of cable ties at the moment until i can make a bracket next week at work.
Got it ready for a trip into Wales tomorrow. :woot

is this wiring diagram on the forum somewhere? linky? Ive still got a nautilus in the shed needing fitted :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 24 May 2015, 10:05:59 pm
FAZER day , went pass Castle Combe , The White Horse , SIlbury Hill , onto Warminster , pass Stonehenge , over Salisbury plain , pass Longleat , through Frome , pass Chew valley Lake , over Sundry and home ,rain stayed away bike was great silky smooth , instant acceleration , sounding fantastic .
I thought you were down Minehead way .


Past my house then, :lol




Nope Trogadishu (trowbridge)


Washed it, cleaned front callipers, fitted nautilus air horn (Darrsi wiring diagram is the dogs bollocks) its held on with lots of cable ties at the moment until i can make a bracket next week at work.
Got it ready for a trip into Wales tomorrow. :woot
Enjoy it Nick , I have got to work tomorrow .



I will  :D


Washed it, cleaned front callipers, fitted nautilus air horn (Darrsi wiring diagram is the dogs bollocks) its held on with lots of cable ties at the moment until i can make a bracket next week at work.
Got it ready for a trip into Wales tomorrow. :woot 


is this wiring diagram on the forum somewhere? linky? Ive still got a nautilus in the shed needing fitted :)



http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,16700.25.html (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,16700.25.html)


Half way down the page lovey.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 25 May 2015, 12:51:22 am
Went on a Group Ride up to Ryka's at Box Hill and had my first experience of Back Marking :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 25 May 2015, 02:25:55 pm
Told my missus i waso ff to the gym....which mainly involved taking the bike for a pre gym ride over the hills, token effort sesh & then a post workout ride down the coast.


Calories burned at the gym - 100


Calories burned riding - who gives a shit :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 25 May 2015, 10:07:44 pm
took a caliper to have a look at the pads and clean it out changed me mind and went inside put kettle on and listened to the cricket  :lol

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 26 May 2015, 12:09:55 am

Calories burned at the gym - 100


What did you do at the gym to burn 100 calories?

Open the door and sign in and walk out again? :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 30 May 2015, 02:34:15 pm
Took front sprocket cover off to clean out the clag :D

Cleaned rear wheel and chain too

Footy and cricket on so CBA going out so spin tomorrow maybe before mid and north wales weekend next week
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: devilsyam on 30 May 2015, 07:14:22 pm

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11265114_10153072983823800_5077527529614092458_n.jpg?oh=1911c59a667c36c451a5432cb256e0bb&oe=560B1EBD)

well sun was out and could gone for a ride but decided instead to carry on modding nicks new bike

i have already installed a new r6 shock and now needed to swap the r1 front from hedgetrimmer 4 to the new hedgetrimmer 5

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/532900_10153073370268800_4650166324624711715_n.jpg?oh=5b1420b2ee5d38ae1ace69b97c46d5e0&oe=55F50B9E)

end result took 7 hours to completly swap two front ends but i think it looks even better than it did on hedgetrimmer 4

i had to have a little bit of fun

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11201808_10153073370298800_6540114138524482827_n.jpg?oh=2979f9b4f0ac6f1665744865514584f1&oe=55FBCD0A)

i still have a vcarb swap to do and so odds to tidy up but progressing well
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 30 May 2015, 07:23:08 pm
 :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :'( :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 30 May 2015, 07:41:03 pm
Best mod ever that :lol


Maybe just me but i said this before in particular with another bike in this colour scheme that the silver on the rad sides and pegs etc looks really out of place and needs blackened up imo.


Definate instant improvement looks wise with the R1 forks and good to see a part of the old bike now being a part of the new one. 8)
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Post by: fazersharp on 30 May 2015, 10:08:16 pm
I actually did laugh out loud ---------- great sense of humor, love it
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 30 May 2015, 10:35:50 pm
It was those upside forks that confused Nick in the hedge, I bet some one said shiny side up  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 31 May 2015, 10:09:14 am

Maybe just me but i said this before in particular with another bike in this colour scheme that the silver on the rad sides and pegs etc looks really out of place and needs blackened up imo.


Watch this space  ;)

It was those upside forks that confused Nick in the hedge, I bet some one said shiny side up  :lol

 :think  If I paint everything matt black?...... :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 31 May 2015, 08:12:14 pm
Finally got some time to fiddle about with the 600!

... it's in rather a shit state...


Still, I pressed on and began some reassembly. Battery on charge and waiting on a few parts and may be able to fire it up in a week or two... or at least try to fire it up.

I still think it will need more or less every bearing replaced (I already did the steering head bearings before it went off the road). I have new wheels so I probably won't need to deal with those at least. I'm guessing the only other one is just the swingarm bearing right?

Before the bike was put off the road, it seemed to have a coolant leak out of the channels in the head... I'm hoping this is just my imagination but I'll find out soon enough


If it eventually turns out to be mechanically ok, then I'll begin prep on the cosmetics
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 31 May 2015, 09:37:30 pm

Found out that it needs to be sold and cut my losses. Going to stick it on the 'Bay for £1200.

Got to find another one by the end of June.

Gutted!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 31 May 2015, 09:51:26 pm
What's wrong with it?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 31 May 2015, 10:13:51 pm

EXUP Valve seized, if I have to take the exhaust off to fix/replace it all the studs will snap, to get at them properly the engine will probably have to come out, EXUP cables gone, EXUP pulley gone. The servo still sounds like its working tho. Slight oil leak, probably from the front sprocket oil seal but im too frightened to take the cover off to have a look in case I find something even worse. Tape on the seat hiding a split.
Once ive done all of the above it will still be worth less than I paid for it in my opinion.
Its too tatty for me, even the screw heads under the seat are rusty. By the time ive got it looking anything like nice it will have cost way, way more than its worth..
I'm going to take off the full luggage and sell separately. Which is why I need a set of rear indicators and grab handles.

Shame coz I rode it for the first time since i bought it 3 months ago yesterday and I love they way it goes and handles.

It should sell ok on the 'Bay, its low mileage (26K) with lots of history, hugger, adjustable pegs, heated grips, good tyres and C+S, loud can, 11 months MOT, belly pan, dyno charts to prove 131 RWHP (ok so it was a few years ago), pyramid flip screen, its got a gear position indicator but I unwired it yesterday as it didn't seem to be working properly.

I just want it gone now so i can buy a nice one.

I should have the courage to walk away from a sale if I'm not 100% sure, but he was a nice guy and I sort of convinced myself that it would be ok, what a dick!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: devilsyam on 31 May 2015, 10:24:46 pm
a good weekend will fix all that stainless bolts replace the crap uns pull the wehole exup out and blank not the best solution but does work as ive ridden bikes like this and yes theres a dip in the power band but you can live with it
seat cover 40 on ebay and staple gun
seal is easy as whole cover comes off seperate from motor
pm me some pics might buy it
ps i have rear indicaters

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 01 June 2015, 08:18:24 am
fitted exhaust this weekend happy with it. the Mivv went back as it was terrible quality paint finish.

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/20150529_161458_zpsk2bjg3y6.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 01 June 2015, 09:30:26 am
That is the pipe Yamaha should have put on first day not the OEM monstrosity. :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 01 June 2015, 09:47:35 am
Quote
That is the pipe Yamaha should have put on first day not the OEM monstrosity

looks bang on doesn't it.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 01 June 2015, 10:26:07 am
That's probably the first time I've seen an FZ1 that doesn't look out of proportion to me :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 01 June 2015, 11:30:03 am
That pipe is great ! it almost "dissapears" and follows the line of the tyre - it even sort of has "tread" on it. Not to long - not too short - perfect proportion. 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 01 June 2015, 11:43:26 am
Noggy one for you????
Quote
That is the pipe Yamaha should have put on first day not the OEM monstrosity

looks bang on doesn't it.

It certainly does, what make is it or more to the point where and how did you come across it??
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 01 June 2015, 12:10:18 pm
Its a leo Vince gp2 (discontinued now) then aerocoated black pure bargain as well.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 01 June 2015, 12:23:47 pm
Just googled it and I dont think it looks as good in stainless --- sort looks like your dad made it in the shed.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 01 June 2015, 12:31:52 pm
Quote
Just googled it and I dont think it looks as good in stainless --- sort looks like your dad made it in the shed.

Yeah not fussed with it stainless tbh. I love it in black though.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 01 June 2015, 01:30:45 pm
Meh!!!!




















































 :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 01 June 2015, 01:35:09 pm
You like then nog?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 01 June 2015, 01:59:39 pm
You like then nog?


Unfortunately..........it looks real good.......pretty unique in that shade and like theother say it just follow the lines really well. 8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 01 June 2015, 02:23:25 pm
Next on your shopping list Noggy????????????? :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fatbloke62 on 01 June 2015, 05:31:03 pm
Nice bike Mr Crisp , and in my opinion the best colour scheme although I'm biased its the same as mine
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 01 June 2015, 05:47:46 pm
Nice bike Mr Crisp , and in my opinion the best colour scheme although I'm biased its the same as mine

 :thumbup As am I :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 01 June 2015, 06:30:45 pm
Next on your shopping list Noggy????????????? :lol

will have to be next years list I reckon......so far on next years list - get the black tank fitted, spray belly pan black, new fork springs, new exhaust can, get the valve clearance check done..........another pricey one......but next year it is getting ridden to the garage and left with them to do so I don't miss out on so much riding :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 01 June 2015, 08:01:11 pm
Sorry Noggy I will stop posting pictures for you to add to your list. I really need to get some riding in too this year pathetic how many miles I put on her since buying.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 01 June 2015, 08:13:39 pm
Noggy, why do you want to make it slower by spraying it black? :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ting on 01 June 2015, 09:14:49 pm
just bought a 03 fazer 1000 today blue model ,with full set of givi topbox and panniers with r6 shock apparently,so ive a lot of cleaning etc to do
has standard exhaust on ,but engine paint not great ,so will have that to docant wait for the sun
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: 7omly on 02 June 2015, 01:49:13 am
Went outside in the pouring rain and and howling wind and got soaked trying to put my bike cover back on with an extra bungee strap.
Eeeh it's grim up north, it only rains on a day with a 'Y' in it. :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Rexr on 03 June 2015, 12:27:27 pm
Sold it........thanks for everything, it's been a great bike, I think the new owner is a member so no doubt he'll be on here.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: devilsyam on 03 June 2015, 01:11:34 pm
You'll b back
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 03 June 2015, 09:31:50 pm
Came up with a cunning plan :think .....wait til the baby goes to bed for the night & then go out on the bike.


Sat patiently through Iggle Foccin Piggle & off she went at 7.......cue me bombusting outta the door to my waiting bike & kit prepared earlier & off i went round the finest of Pembrokeshire coast.


Ended up being an hour and a half.....Newgale, St davids, Fishguard, Newport Pembs, over the Presseli hills & home :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 03 June 2015, 09:32:49 pm
Mick VP & Brooker :nana
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 03 June 2015, 09:55:55 pm
Stuck a new choke cable on....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 03 June 2015, 10:02:40 pm

Mick VP & Brooker :nana

:lol it rides!!!

Nice pic mate, looks like a nice night :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 03 June 2015, 10:23:38 pm
Came up with a cunning plan :think .....wait til the baby goes to bed for the night & then go out on the bike.


Sat patiently through Iggle Foccin Piggle & off she went at 7.......cue me bombusting outta the door to my waiting bike & kit prepared earlier & off i went round the finest of Pembrokeshire coast.


Ended up being an hour and a half.....Newgale, St davids, Fishguard, Newport Pembs, over the Presseli hills & home :)


Getting cross with iggle piggle you have a lot of telly watching to learn yet. :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 03 June 2015, 10:32:23 pm
It's great to see photos from when people go out, especially with great views, but I have no idea how you do it... once I'm out and about on the bike I rarely stop until I get home! Having too much fun haha
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 03 June 2015, 10:33:26 pm

Mick VP & Brooker :nana

 :lol it rides!!!

Nice pic mate, looks like a nice night :)

I don't believe it, cause no one has seen him on it :lol :lol Are those pictures photoshopped? :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Red Ceri on 04 June 2015, 12:40:15 am
Feeling a little happier, spent all night tracing and repairing an intermittent electrical fault in the permanent live feed to the clocks and alarm.


Thought it was in the branch from the main loom to the connectors under the LH Fairing infill panel as wiggling the branch gave increase in voltage so stripped this back but no breaks or cuts in the insulation.


Had to pull out the whole loom and strip off all the insulation. Turned out to be the crimped joint where the the alarm feed is cut into the clock feed, it had totally corroded and fell apart as I was pulling off the insulation. Didn't have any solder so made connection with insulated bullet connectors and covered with heatshrink.  The joint had been getting hot as it had also caused some minor damage on the insulation on two other wires and quite a lot of heat marks. Looks like I dodged a bullet as it could easily caused a fire. Checked all other connections in the same area but they were all ok so just re-wrapped them all.


Loom is now re-wrapped and ready to re-install tomorrow night.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 04 June 2015, 06:40:56 am
You did well to trace that in one evening, months work for me    :o   :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 04 June 2015, 08:08:41 am
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Mick VP & Brooker ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/nana.gif[/url])


glad u got out for a proper ride all i have done is rode it to work and back all week. Only 4 weeks till heading down your ways noggy.
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Post by: brooker81 on 04 June 2015, 10:20:24 am
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/IMG-20150603-WA0019_zps6cqc52eg.jpeg)

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/IMG-20150603-WA0015_zpsgwhmlaxs.jpeg)

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/IMG-20150603-WA0017_zpswyrusvqm.jpeg)

Fitted my ventura rack (ready for my wales trip 4 week away) with custom made givi Monokey rack thanks to Minty. Very happy indeed.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 04 June 2015, 11:32:58 am
Brooker81 Why is your bike relegated to and jammed up the side of he garage on a little mat like a dog in the corner.
It should be sat proud right in the middle !!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 04 June 2015, 11:45:47 am
I agree fazersharp. It was in the middle at one point ut the misses kept "accidently" knocking into it with things so i moved her into her dog mat in the corner.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 04 June 2015, 12:52:20 pm
misses kept "accidently" knocking into it with things so i moved her into her dog mat in the corner.
Can she still reach the sink to do the washing up from there  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 04 June 2015, 05:33:14 pm
Beautiful day at last. Wrexham, Ellesmere, Oswestry, Llynclys, Tanat Valley, over the Berwyns to Bala for dinner at Cafe Tegid by the lake. Lots of bikers coming and going, including Police on bikes and in cars. Back home via Corwen, Llandega, around 85 miles.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 04 June 2015, 07:38:20 pm
Good to see the police pulling up for a chill Antequil...were they being sound enough then....down to earth or being nobs?




Well...almost thought id be riding 2 days in a row...even had the bike out front and ready.....not to be though :( .....im like a spoilt grounded kid trying to get out on my skateboard.....my time will come as soon as the mother in law gets back from her caravan & i get a day pass.


Anyway my only bike related activities included dropping my yokes more.....just a smidge ;) ......luckily my forks are so stiff i wont bottom out through the front mudguard :eek .......i just felt that it was running a little wide & this is an easy fix to get my weight on the front.


Oh & i applied a smidge of old rad hose to my gear selector lever to see if it helps.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 04 June 2015, 08:32:04 pm
They were pretty friendly to be fair, Noggy, not interested in scrutinising our bikes looking for problems.
It's the Go Safe vans that you have to be vigilant for. Even though North Wales Police had signed up to ACPO guidelines, if you ride 1 mph over the limit they may prosecute, particularly with Operation Darwin now in operation, which is aimed at educating motorcyclists not to use North Wales roads as race tracks. I'm coming across vans in new locations every ride. Seem to spend much of the ride watching the speedo.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 04 June 2015, 09:27:48 pm
Took the Fazer out for a spin after work , about 40 miles , in the sunshine  , happy days .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: devilsyam on 05 June 2015, 12:05:07 am
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/11257780_10153083280013800_3913128881179428912_n.jpg?oh=3334d7611f6e6db40713d3fa02874097&oe=55F18900)

out for a brimble

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 05 June 2015, 11:51:00 am
Mmmm
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 06 June 2015, 01:16:45 am
two and a half miles a minute today

cant believe not much buffeting


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: devilsyam on 06 June 2015, 08:37:23 am
took hedgtrimmer 4 panel to paint for a speedblock scheme with a twist
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 06 June 2015, 08:45:59 am
two and a half miles a minute today

cant believe not much buffeting










must be nice to have your own private test track,i have to make do with the drive  ;) .........so,what mods you done to the 600 than  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 06 June 2015, 09:09:45 am
took hedgtrimmer 4 panel to paint for a speedblock scheme with a twist

Hedgetrimmer no.4 already had a speedblock paint scheme with a "twist"  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: devilsyam on 06 June 2015, 10:10:11 am
Yeah had added foliage
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 06 June 2015, 02:17:23 pm
Serviced the EXUP valve , and checked cable adjustment , stripped , cleaned and greased and reassembled .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 06 June 2015, 02:20:01 pm
pics.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 06 June 2015, 02:22:28 pm
pics.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 06 June 2015, 02:26:14 pm
Replaced the front brake pads , a fairly easy job considering i have never changed pads before .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: riedrider on 06 June 2015, 03:13:26 pm
Mounted a new chain for visual resaons and to try out my new Kellermann chain tool  :)
The old chain has rusty spots and I do not like that.
I changed only the chain since the bike has only 11200 miles the sprockets are in quite good condition.
The Kellermann tool works great. I did that job the first time and the result is perfect. According to DID the flare diameter should be 5,5 to 5,9 mm and mine have 5,7 mm

old chain

(http://i61.tinypic.com/2e1ul9x.jpg)

Kellermann tool

(http://i61.tinypic.com/29d8cgo.jpg)

joined new chain

(http://i61.tinypic.com/x211xl.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilninggas on 06 June 2015, 05:06:26 pm
Just had a few relaxing hours cleaning my FZ1S (also removed the luggage racks so I can repaint it before I go on holiday - rusty/flaky paint looked awful  :pokefun )

Looking spanking now:

(http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/vv317/pilninggas/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-06/20150606_165715.jpg)

(http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/vv317/pilninggas/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-06/20150606_165707.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 06 June 2015, 07:36:35 pm

Removed the radiator to tackle the exhaust removal and found this.

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x157/Billybalthorpe1/DSC_0733.jpg) (http://s183.photobucket.com/user/Billybalthorpe1/media/DSC_0733.jpg.html)

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x157/Billybalthorpe1/DSC_0734.jpg) (http://s183.photobucket.com/user/Billybalthorpe1/media/DSC_0734.jpg.html)


What a mess.
(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x157/Billybalthorpe1/DSC_0737.jpg) (http://s183.photobucket.com/user/Billybalthorpe1/media/DSC_0737.jpg.html)

With much hammering and chiselling the exhausts finally came off, leaving some very manky looking studs.

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x157/Billybalthorpe1/DSC_0739.jpg) (http://s183.photobucket.com/user/Billybalthorpe1/media/DSC_0739.jpg.html)

Does anyone have the top cover off the oil cooler thingy and the pipe in this next pic, they were both so corroded that the spigot on the oil cooler just fell off and while I was scarping rust off the coolant pipe my screwdriver went straight through it.

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x157/Billybalthorpe1/DSC_0740.jpg) (http://s183.photobucket.com/user/Billybalthorpe1/media/DSC_0740.jpg.html)

See

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x157/Billybalthorpe1/DSC_0742.jpg) (http://s183.photobucket.com/user/Billybalthorpe1/media/DSC_0742.jpg.html)

Engine cleaned off prior to paint.

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x157/Billybalthorpe1/DSC_0745.jpg) (http://s183.photobucket.com/user/Billybalthorpe1/media/DSC_0745.jpg.html)


Painted. Ok so it doesn't look so good but its better than it was.

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x157/Billybalthorpe1/DSC_0747.jpg) (http://s183.photobucket.com/user/Billybalthorpe1/media/DSC_0747.jpg.html)


Spent all day doing that lot, now ive got to buy the coolant pipe, the top off the oil cooler, a new frame bar thing (which runs across the front of the engine) some downpipes with a working EXUP hopefully, EXUP cables, exhaust gaskets, stainless studs, blah, blah, blah.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 06 June 2015, 07:44:24 pm
I repair stuff at work sometimes that have been at the bottom of the north sea that look better than those exhaust nuts and studs!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: riedrider on 06 June 2015, 07:55:55 pm
And I get  upset about some rust spots on my chain  :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 06 June 2015, 08:13:52 pm
I repair stuff at work sometimes that have been at the bottom of the north sea that look better than those exhaust nuts and studs!

Yeah I know, I couldn't make it look like that if I really tried.

All the studs came out except one tho, penetrating oil and a good whacking on the end to try to break the grip, then used my barrel stud extractor and they came right out. The one that snapped was drilled out and tapped, so job done.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 06 June 2015, 09:21:02 pm
Washed it  :)
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Post by: riedrider on 06 June 2015, 09:27:46 pm
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Washed it  ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/smile.gif[/url])

 :eek too much water can cause corrosion  :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 06 June 2015, 09:55:01 pm
Better dry it then  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 06 June 2015, 10:37:21 pm
Better dry it then  :'(


I think nick has an on bike leaf blower attachment he could sell you :lol


As far as i can remember that's the first pic ive seen of your bike Unfazed........looks pretty fast....well it is mostly red........how much drop on the yokes...20mm????
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 07 June 2015, 03:47:59 pm
Got out on the bike this morning as the weather is utterly fantastic :D

Enjoyed doing a bit more exploring and generally just finding roads that I've been along before. Was out for 2 1/2 hours and covered about 100 miles but I have no fucking idea where the hell I went :P
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 07 June 2015, 05:04:27 pm
Serviced the EXUP valve , and checked cable adjustment , stripped , cleaned and greased and reassembled .

Im lovin that pink grease - what is it
(http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6412.0;attach=18550;image)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 07 June 2015, 06:16:58 pm
A nice ride in the sunshine back to the Midlands. Wrexham, Stone, Weston, Uttoxeter, Rugeley, Hednesford, ( stopped to visit my Grandparents' grave ), Lilleshall, Shawbury, Wem, home. 147 miles total. I stopped at Castlewood Cafe, on the A518 between Uttoxeter and Stafford, for some food. Very welcoming staff, bikers coming and going. They have a bikers night every Wednesday. I shall definitely be visiting again.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 07 June 2015, 06:46:17 pm
Better dry it then  :'(


I think nick has an on bike leaf blower attachment he could sell you :lol


As far as i can remember that's the first pic ive seen of your bike Unfazed........looks pretty fast....well it is mostly red........how much drop on the yokes...20mm????

10mm from the bottom of the fork caps, Noggy
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 07 June 2015, 09:30:11 pm
turned off the road to machynlleth to head for pandy and got this for 6 miles :D

either gravel or grass up middle

pic 2 - lost

pic 3 friend came over from ireland to rural cheshire and this turned up at pub while we had tea :D

pic 4 shat nav sent me toawrads oulton park from the pub :( at kicking out time and passed this

devils bridge to newtown via crossgates then a483 to the place near wrexham then home :D

A44 and the newtown road you have to do :D



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 07 June 2015, 09:47:05 pm
Silkolene racing grease ideal for high temperatures .
Serviced the EXUP valve , and checked cable adjustment , stripped , cleaned and greased and reassembled .

Im lovin that pink grease - what is it
([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6412.0;attach=18550;image[/url])
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 07 June 2015, 09:50:05 pm
Topped up the oil , as it was a bit low on the site glass , used Silkolene semi synthetic 10w40.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 07 June 2015, 10:08:39 pm
Silkolene racing grease ideal for high temperatures .
Serviced the EXUP valve , and checked cable adjustment , stripped , cleaned and greased and reassembled .
Im lovin that pink grease - what is it

Thanks I will look out for it


Is it pro RG2
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 07 June 2015, 10:35:49 pm
I will check in the shed tomorrow .
Silkolene racing grease ideal for high temperatures .
Serviced the EXUP valve , and checked cable adjustment , stripped , cleaned and greased and reassembled .
Im lovin that pink grease - what is it

Thanks I will look out for it


Is it pro RG2
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JoeRock on 08 June 2015, 01:47:39 pm
Noggy - stop fannying around with your suspension and get some springs matched to your weight in the front!


Dropping the front as it won't turn in properly with too stiff springs is like putting a plaster on someones bleeding stump after an accident with a chainsaw
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 08 June 2015, 02:02:11 pm
Noggy - stop fannying around with your suspension and get some springs matched to your weight in the front!


Dropping the front as it won't turn in properly with too stiff springs is like putting a plaster on someones bleeding stump after an accident with a chainsaw




 :rollin :rollin :rollin




You are right
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 08 June 2015, 08:47:46 pm
Nipped out after supper at 7:15 and did 50 miles round the coast....bloody windy......but bloody nice......50 miles is better than nothing ill take what i can get.....might be getting a pass on Wedneday to dissapear for the day because thursday into the weekend looks like rain.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 09 June 2015, 03:04:17 pm
Rode the fazer  to the Shakespeare inn at Redland to look at a job , then took it for a nice easy ride around CHew valley to test the new brake pads  did about 40 miles , not gonna have a lot of time to ride either bike over the next fortnight  as i am doing a few extra shifts and a bit of private work  , got to get out while I can .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkWales on 09 June 2015, 07:44:41 pm
Not today - colour change
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(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/GMxAwmPXJysw7Ug0-hSiqKs7rJPEZ8ozy729r77Gqn9g=w442-h785-no)


and dual head light mod


New Exhaust
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_-eOKDlYWytK6DOYSuh7TasDYq8eLE_DNRpNqGdcitNJ=w442-h785-no)


New seat from Digger South Wales
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/YlfPEkiWp2oFqkiV3eCJTxSzSeb_B1uRtl5K8cTIYtS3=w1396-h785-no)


also upgraded pillion foot rests
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/h0iAYmZfGeX4CYblsZeGRUMxhwo0fUW4B5B4x-WiDFBF=w1396-h785-no)

[/size]
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 09 June 2015, 08:03:36 pm
Washed it....fettled the suspension again.......waited for babysleepoclock & out i went for another little blast.


Visited a local, ancient paper mill that i had heard about...little gem.....blasted down to the beach & then came home.


Forgot to get a pic of the bike being out so heres another of it in th drive for MickVP :b


Oh.......& lets just say that it is amazing what a little bit of pre-load adjustment can do......dare i say it i think im finally happy with it.....my new pilot power 2ct tyres are nice and sticky too, just scrubbed in & ready for more....my rad hose gear shift mod is great too. :)


Fingers crossed, all being well im gonna do a couple hundred miles tomorrow through Wales in the sun & on some of the worlds best roads 8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 09 June 2015, 08:32:39 pm
Markwales...sorry mate just noticed your bike.....so glad you didnt go blue........looks like a good paint job you got there unless it was all different coloured panels.


Engine needs a paint now though mate ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 10 June 2015, 08:14:18 am
Nogster where is that paper mill looks nearly as good as your bike is looking. I need to loose more of my chicken strips.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 10 June 2015, 10:16:12 am
Taking a sickie today as its easy when you're the boss.........and will be taking the mighty Fazer Thou up to Glencoe and beyond....can't resist it in this rare Scottish sunshine  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 10 June 2015, 07:27:17 pm
Silkolene racing grease ideal for high temperatures .
Serviced the EXUP valve , and checked cable adjustment , stripped , cleaned and greased and reassembled .
Im lovin that pink grease - what is it

Thanks I will look out for it


Is it pro RG2
It is PRO RG2 , I got it from Fowlers , I do use a lot of Silkolene products .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 10 June 2015, 08:08:51 pm
Probably some of the best riding i've ever done


That's all i can manage


I'm foccin knackered


Good night :z
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 11 June 2015, 12:51:52 pm
Probably some of the best riding i've ever done


That's all i can manage


I'm foccin knackered


Good night :z


Ok so im focced with the cold but just managd this run...only 200 miles but if it was the only run i ever did id be happy :)


It's pretty hard to show how nice the A44 really is but it is corner heaven.....pics look crap but hopefully you can see the trucks etc further down.....these series of corners were so fun i evn went back down the hill just to do them again.


Really happy with my ride, carved some nice corners in sequence & felt in control...if at the edge a bit.....i had vast bits of top road, traffic free when it mattered, views were spectacular.....flying into twisties with enclosures of trees where you insantly felt the nice chill of the shade, sunlight speccled through the trees onto the road.....bit like a playstation game at times.


Tyres got a real caning but stuck like glue....very happy noggy :D


Even did the Beula road in reverse probably the quickest and smoothest ive ever ridden it.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 11 June 2015, 01:24:57 pm
I love that road too. Only really ever driven it though. In 5 or so week i will be on the bike on it hopefully get there mid afternoon so not too busy. Some great left handers on the run down to Goginan.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 11 June 2015, 01:55:49 pm
I love that road too. Only really ever driven it though. In 5 or so week i will be on the bike on it hopefully get there mid afternoon so not too busy. Some great left handers on the run down to Goginan.


You'll love it mate...some of those big corners are a bit arse twitchy...you've really got to commit to them....i know we all differ but i was taking in them in 5th gear as i was carrying a bit of speed & 5th allowed some engine braking plus when i started feeding the power it wasnt too much....fed too much on one corner, mid way round & had a bit of a squirm from the back tyre but nothing drastic.....& i wouldnt have been doing those corners like that with standard pegs, no way jose ;)


I wont lie by body was in bits after just 200 miles, even with the air hawk, but it was manageable. But that was 200 miles of hooning it so to be expected really.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 11 June 2015, 02:28:11 pm
After recently having to suffer unreasonable behavior from my neighbours, tried opening up a channel of communication.....

























Using smoke signals  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 11 June 2015, 02:41:14 pm
That'll get their attention :lol


Sell the tyre to slimwilly, another year of wear outta that for him ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 11 June 2015, 04:14:58 pm
100 mile round trip. Wrexham, Ellesmere, Oswestry, Vyrnwy, Bala, Corwen, Llandegla, home. Stopped at Bala for dinner and was speaking with a group of bikers from Besancon, France, on their way home from the Isle of Man.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 11 June 2015, 06:29:24 pm
Rode the bike the short trip too Chantry road Clifton , as it's exempt from charges in the new RPZ .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Andy FZS on 11 June 2015, 09:06:13 pm
Bled the rear brake again no air but long travel so I'll see how it goes. Gave it a clean out in the sun this afternoon. Finish work at 11am tomorrow so hopefully get out for a few hours in the afternoon,  maybe go up to Scarborough and back over the moors stop at seaways for a cuppa then home for tea make a fuss of the wife maybe even take her out for pint. Ok that's the plan let's see what actually happens.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: riedrider on 12 June 2015, 05:16:37 am
Nothing up to now.
Planned to commute but the battery is dead  :(
So I had to take my TDM.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: riedrider on 12 June 2015, 03:58:08 pm
Installed a new battery, checked if there is a current drain without ignition on but actually there was nothing.
Then checked the charging voltage and everything was fine.
So I am pretty sure that the old battery is gone altough it is only 1,5 years old  :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 12 June 2015, 04:15:52 pm
Installed a new battery, checked if there is a current drain without ignition on but actually there was nothing.
Then checked the charging voltage and everything was fine.
So I am pretty sure that the old battery is gone altough it is only 1,5 years old  :eek

What make of battery was it?
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Post by: riedrider on 12 June 2015, 04:51:13 pm
It was a Motobatt.
http://www.motobatt.com (http://www.motobatt.com)
It was in the bike when I bought it.
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Post by: 7omly on 12 June 2015, 06:53:52 pm
Had a very busy couple of days during which I've fitted a double bubble screen which has made life a lot quieer and less tiring on my 6' 1" frame. Fitted a Loobman chain oiler, much cheaper to buy than a Scottoiler and you can used any oil you like in it. Fitted a voltmeter and an ambient temperature gauge into the fairing and finally fitted a rear rack. The rear rack was actually purchased from one of our focu members johnakay and fits perfectly. It even drew praise from my missus and that doesn't happen very often.  :rolleyes
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Post by: 7omly on 12 June 2015, 06:59:55 pm
Voltmeter and Ambient temperature gauge fitted with cable ties because I didn't want to drill any holes.
johnakay's excellent rear rack, looks perfect.
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Post by: Mike01 on 12 June 2015, 07:04:08 pm
Fitted a new tank pad, bike never had one, I use a rucksack with waist buckles so one is needed...
New wheel rim stickers to go on maybe tomorrow as looks like the weather will put stop to much riding this weekend...
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h205/mitchmic/DB8B5180-5597-4AF3-A89E-29109510180F.jpg) (http://s65.photobucket.com/user/mitchmic/media/DB8B5180-5597-4AF3-A89E-29109510180F.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: riedrider on 12 June 2015, 08:27:53 pm
Quote
So I am pretty sure that the old battery is gone altough it is only 1,5 years old  ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/shocked.gif[/url])

Now I am completely sure  :)
When I removed my nice yellow battery from the bike the voltage was 9,8 V.
I charged it with my Ctek MXS 5.0 in bike mode.
When the Ctek showed that charging is complete I disconnected it.
Voltage on the battery was only 12,62 V. Normally it should be at least 12,8 V direct after disconnection.
After one hour the voltage dropped to 11,69 V....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 12 June 2015, 10:09:40 pm
Used it for the commute to work .
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Post by: riedrider on 12 June 2015, 10:54:27 pm
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Used it for the commute to work .
That´s what I tried this morning. See reply #4566  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 13 June 2015, 07:40:30 am
Mine packed up mid april after an interview that didn't go very well , i was told by Fowlers that the new one was only partially charged , it took a good 6 hours to fully charge it .
Used it for the commute to work .
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Post by: slimwilly on 13 June 2015, 08:02:58 pm
Gave it a good clean,first time since the Mugello,Nurberg trip two weeks ago,

Yesterday put a new chain and sprocket on,,fucked the original on a long motorway run at 90mph and forgot to oil it,,although it owed me nowt as it had done 20,000 miles.
While rear wheel was out I could give the hub,wheel a good degrease.

Also Nick Crisp called in for his long lost belongings,last seen being cut off by medics at the base of a hedge  :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
There was a dormouse in his top pocket and four blackbirds eggs in the lower pocket and a 3 leaf clover inside :lol :lol :lol :lol

We observed my new rear Metzeler z8interact was showing very little wear considering the 3,400 miles I just did on it, loads of motorway miles and two sessions on the Nurberg forula one track,,well pleased with that :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 13 June 2015, 08:07:43 pm
Fitted new rear tyre and pads, then went for a scrub in ride.

Came across a little reminder to take those deer signs more seriously. :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 13 June 2015, 09:27:29 pm
Kin hell Dazza,, you should of strapped it on the rear seat and took it home,,

Could of organised a Foccer Venison roast :lol
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Post by: dazza on 13 June 2015, 09:47:28 pm
Been there a little too long for my liking Slim. I positioned my hand guard to hide the exposed entrails...Eeeew
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Post by: Dead Eye on 14 June 2015, 11:09:45 am
Had some fun with some deer the other week - granted it was very late at night along a pitch black B road

Never seen them out before and then suddenly there were groups of 3-5 of them just wandering across the road...
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Post by: Skippernick on 14 June 2015, 12:00:59 pm
gave it to my stealers for its 24,000 mile major service, valve clearances, shims and new plugs. Misses didn't baulk at the 8 grand price tag for the tracer,  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 14 June 2015, 08:12:36 pm
Rode upto buckingham via A413, lap of the Miltonkeynesring and back via aylesbury and Princess Risborough for a quick piccie....3hrs well spent , a good cure for having to spend out on a new washing machine this morning  :'(
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Post by: dazza on 14 June 2015, 09:36:04 pm
Well, the Midden came round mine this afternoon and we had an awesome run down to Rye, no traffic but Clipped a rabbit on the way down, killed it outright but it didn't go to waste. :D
 
Met a real character down at Rye who talked non stop for over an hour and was an expert at everything. :rolleyes
He set up Middens suspension and showed me how to hang off the bike properly and get my knee down.
I've got to say, it was one of the most entertaining days I've ever had and me and Midden was crying with laughter
In all fairness, the man was very knowledgeable and we wasn't being ungrateful but, he just left himself open to the infamous Foccer pisstake.
I think he knew we was taking the piss but he took it very well........Well it's only fair isn't it.
 
We managed to escape for cod and chips and the man moved on to his next victim (who had short back and sides when we left them :lol
 
Had an equally good ride on the way home, avoiding all the traffic  and making the most of the twisties.
 
Got back to mine, cracked open a cider and Midden prepared our roadkill for the pot.
 
A good day. :)

Photos to follow, having trouble attaching them
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Post by: dazza on 14 June 2015, 10:28:44 pm
More pics.
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Post by: noggythenog on 14 June 2015, 10:32:52 pm
How's middens suspension now then?


What advice did he give the rabbit?
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Post by: dazza on 14 June 2015, 11:11:23 pm
How's middens suspension now then?


What advice did he give the rabbit?

Fully compressed  :lol   :evil
 
And we daren't tell him about the rabbit  :uhuh
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Post by: nickodemon on 14 June 2015, 11:48:29 pm
This thread is turning into what did you do with your roadkill today  :rolleyes
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Post by: dazza on 15 June 2015, 12:08:41 am
That's actually not a bad idea....Did I tell you about the coot and the squirrel.  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 15 June 2015, 08:20:20 pm
Went for a bimble through what is called locally as the "Gwaun valley", cutting through the centreof North Pembrokeshire, single track but worth a mooch, ended up at the Presseli Hills...only 40 miles, just a relaxed ride.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 16 June 2015, 02:46:58 pm
130 miles round trip. Wrexham, Ruthin, St Asaph, Llanrwst, Conwy, Sychnant Pass, Llanfairfechan, (dinner at cafe), Colwyn Bay, St Asaph, Denbigh, Ruthin, Nant y Garth, home. Really warm and humid. Stopped at the Cayley, Rhos on Sea for a drink on the way home. First time I haven't seen a Go Safe van for a long time. Probably in the Bala area after the crash last Sunday.
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Post by: esetest on 16 June 2015, 03:45:16 pm
Rode to Clifton and back .
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Post by: FzDrugus on 16 June 2015, 06:33:07 pm
Co recovery and storage
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Post by: midden on 17 June 2015, 01:31:30 am
Dazza up and close with his new 'special' friend. Oh and the rabbit, keeping Britain tidy  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 17 June 2015, 01:34:55 am
Kin hell Dazza,, you should of strapped it on the rear seat and took it home,,

Could of organised a Foccer Venison roast :lol
+1
I see one one the M62  after spring meet. Had I not been loaded up and the highways agency nearby it would be in my freezer now
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 18 June 2015, 09:45:43 am
bashed the rear wheel bearings out after they failed :(  needle roller was mincemeat, all the needles looked like squashed steel maggots!  Took a lot of pounding to get the spindle out as the hard sleeve looks like it got hot and galled up....  Waiting for new ones to arrive.


Took the rear PR3 tyre off as it is down to wear marks after 8k miles, got a new PR4 on the way, will see if they are any better.
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Post by: FzDrugus on 18 June 2015, 02:33:18 pm
Change both tyres. Out rossoII / In rennsport
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 18 June 2015, 05:20:33 pm
Took it for its MOT, it failed on a fork seal being knackered and the headset bearing having too much free play :(

(Given that it's done over 53k and I've been having the headset advisory since I got it, that's not actually too bad :thumbup )
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 19 June 2015, 03:14:03 pm
80 miles round trip to Woods Motorcycles, Abergele, to book bike in for 40,000kms service and MOT. Taking it on the 29th June, service scheduled for the 30th. Bonneville T100 courtesy bike booked, so I don't have to piss about with trains.
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Post by: esetest on 19 June 2015, 08:06:22 pm
Cleaned it .
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Post by: devilsyam on 19 June 2015, 08:15:17 pm
Gizza pm esetest
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Post by: stevierst on 19 June 2015, 10:23:17 pm
Rode mine to my dad's and back to drop off his father's day card (only chance I'll get for another week).
150 mile round trip and my backside was killing me! Uncomfiest saddle I've had in any of y bikes!
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Post by: esetest on 19 June 2015, 10:27:55 pm
Rode mine to my dad's and back to drop off his father's day card (only chance I'll get for another week).
150 mile round trip and my backside was killing me! Uncomfiest saddle I've had in any of y bikes!
the Royal mail isn't that bad .
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Post by: stevierst on 19 June 2015, 10:30:08 pm
I also had my nephews card to drop off, and his birthdays today. It's an excuse for a ride anyway.:P
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 20 June 2015, 06:02:54 pm
Used it for the commute to work .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 21 June 2015, 01:25:27 pm
Washed it, cleaned and lubed the chain, fitted new clutch cable and put the standard can back on, not keen on the lumpyness that go's with after market cans....super smooth now   :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: devilsyam on 21 June 2015, 01:59:21 pm
Delivered hedge trimmer no5 back to Mr crisp
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Post by: Anquetil on 21 June 2015, 03:23:06 pm
132 miles round trip to Castlewood Cafe, A518 Uttoxeter, and back, via Audlem, Woore, Stone, and return via Eccleshall, Audlem, Whitchurch. Light rain on and off but not enough for waterproofs.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 21 June 2015, 05:33:09 pm
Delivered hedge trimmer no5 back to Mr crisp

Thanks once again to Luke for all his time and effort. To say I am pleased with the results would be a very poor understatement - Oh, and alright then, I'll keep the no. plate  :rolleyes  :lol

What was supposed to be literally a 2min check ride around the block to see how my back coped turned into a 70 mile spin around the Cotswolds  :D

Hedgetrimmer is happy  :)
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Post by: unfazed on 21 June 2015, 05:36:49 pm
Great to see you back on the bike Nick not the road :lol
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 21 June 2015, 05:40:05 pm
Great to see you back on the bike Nick not the road :lol

Cheers. And not once did it veer towards a hedge  :lol
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Post by: devilsyam on 21 June 2015, 06:08:31 pm
70 miles told you and you agreed little rides often you duck that back and it will b no rides ever there you been told :rollin
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 21 June 2015, 06:15:44 pm
70 miles told you and you agreed little rides often you duck that back and it will b no rides ever there you been told :rollin

Oh, bog off, killjoy  :rolleyes   :lol
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Post by: red98 on 21 June 2015, 08:03:28 pm
Come on then nick, wheres the foccin pics then ?....or do I have to wait until friday at the ace  ;)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 21 June 2015, 08:09:49 pm
Come on then nick, wheres the foccin pics then ?....or do I have to wait until friday at the ace  ;)

Weeeeellll....you know I said Newtown police station had my camera? You may also have read that slimwilly kindly collected my kit from them, and also that I went up to his to pick it up? Which I did. But foc knows what I then did with the camera, cos I can't find it anywhere  :\
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Post by: hairnet on 21 June 2015, 08:23:37 pm
put the reg into stenaline so they know whatll happen on weds  :rollin

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Post by: devilsyam on 21 June 2015, 08:30:58 pm
Fitted a r6 kit to esetest's bike
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Post by: red98 on 21 June 2015, 08:32:16 pm
You got web cam ?....drag the bike indoors so we can see   :lol


thought of you today as I had a bimble up to the ace and onto high beech your old manor, then north torwards bishops stortford , left turn to ware then south to pick up the M25, short blast to the A41 and onto aylesbury and back home down the A413......used the 413 last weekend , its been niggling me all week that there was a speed camera on that road so had to go see.....no scamera  :)
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Post by: devilsyam on 21 June 2015, 09:34:17 pm
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/1660610_10153108997008800_5217633742618078437_n.jpg?oh=1c3b1e55bfcd86ed36f281e597d40942&oe=56334571)

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/11143276_10153108997113800_4310592208734624795_n.jpg?oh=1704989729d6d6a0ebb918dfa922020b&oe=55F61612)

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Post by: esetest on 21 June 2015, 09:40:42 pm
Had the r6 shock mod done , then took it for a ride to Cheddar and back up through Burrington and the lanes of North Somerset , it has totally transformed the bike , it corners so much easier , turns in better and doesn't wallow and bounce at the back  , this is definitely a  worthwhile mod .
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Post by: slimwilly on 21 June 2015, 09:49:46 pm
Well done to Luke,,and Nick..go steady old boy
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Post by: noggythenog on 21 June 2015, 10:32:44 pm
Tidy looking bike you got there Nick.....keep exactly as is i reckon 8)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 22 June 2015, 10:41:14 am
Tidy looking bike you got there Nick.....keep exactly as is i reckon 8)

Whilst out yesterday, I parked up briefly, and I think I've decided to keep the standard paint job for a while at least - looked good in the sunshine  :)

Needs a carbon can though.
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Post by: noggythenog on 22 June 2015, 10:47:45 am
Tidy looking bike you got there Nick.....keep exactly as is i reckon 8)

Whilst out yesterday, I parked up briefly, and I think I've decided to keep the standard paint job for a while at least - looked good in the sunshine  :)

Needs a carbon can though.


A nice black can would tie in with the black on the front end


Not sure what black cans are about
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Post by: Dead Eye on 22 June 2015, 01:07:55 pm
The carbon would go well with those carbon side plastics you have as well :)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 22 June 2015, 09:30:09 pm
Took it up onto Uffington White Horse Hill just to get a couple of my own snaps:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0001_zpsqc8qogij.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0001_zpsqc8qogij.jpg.html)
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Post by: esetest on 22 June 2015, 09:44:17 pm
used it for the commute to work .
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Post by: dazza on 22 June 2015, 09:55:33 pm
Took it up onto Uffington White Horse Hill just to get a couple of my own snaps:

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0001_zpsqc8qogij.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0001_zpsqc8qogij.jpg.html[/url])

Looks sweet Nick, am glad to see you've took the sensible route and gone for the slower colour scheme, maybe give yourself a few years of practise and upgrade back to a yellow model.  :thumbup
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 22 June 2015, 10:01:42 pm
Yellow is just so yesterday  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 23 June 2015, 07:34:05 am
Bike looks great Nick .
Took it up onto Uffington White Horse Hill just to get a couple of my own snaps:

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0001_zpsqc8qogij.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0001_zpsqc8qogij.jpg.html[/url])
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Post by: brooker81 on 23 June 2015, 07:55:55 am
Dyno day.
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Post by: noggythenog on 23 June 2015, 08:07:50 am
Dyno day.


Ill take a pop at 147BHP
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Post by: brooker81 on 23 June 2015, 08:09:04 am
Lets see I will start a thread later. Tim's was 147.7bhp.
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Post by: celticdog on 23 June 2015, 10:15:22 am
Clutch cable has had it, :(  removed cable & sprocket cover, awaiting new cable from fleabay 
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Post by: Grahamm on 23 June 2015, 11:47:11 am
Took it into the shop to get the fork seals and headset bearings fixed and then re-MOTed.
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Post by: Anquetil on 23 June 2015, 04:52:35 pm
A ride in the sunshine to Ruthin, Cerrig, Bala, Corwen, Ruthin, Nant y Garth, home, 85 miles. A group from the Bridgend and District British Motorcycle Club arrived whilst I was having dinner at the cafe by Bala lake.
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Post by: dickturpin on 23 June 2015, 05:33:58 pm
One of my favourite rides from the east coast to the lake district with my tent!
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 23 June 2015, 06:04:44 pm
One of my favourite rides from the east coast to the lake district with my tent!

Pictures, or it didn't happen.
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Post by: brooker81 on 23 June 2015, 07:28:08 pm
Dyno'd her 151 at the rear wheel so happy it's untrue. Turns out the "custom" map I was running was a load of shit. Lean at the bottom end which was 10% advanced which was causing the engine to rattle like a 2 stroke and far too rich at the top end. No wonder I have been blizing through fuel came home and I had done 120 miles and the file light still had not come on. The bike feels more alive and responsive than it ever has. I'm wondering why I haven't done it before now. Picture videos and dyno read outs on there way in the morning and a copy of the custom map to whoever wants it. I'm a very happy chappy tonight.
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Post by: esetest on 23 June 2015, 08:23:59 pm
used it for the commute  to work .
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Post by: downey on 24 June 2015, 12:28:03 am
had the wheels balanced and did some more work on the bike with unfazed,finally happy with how the exhaust is sitting and getting my cast off tomorrow so things are looking up  :)
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Post by: hairnet on 24 June 2015, 09:55:39 am
Lol Downey

Just got on boat to Belfast

Mourne's tonight then ugp and armoy tomorrow on way to ballymoney
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Post by: brooker81 on 24 June 2015, 10:00:34 am
had her dyno'd

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/20150623_130647_zps5mdvob8t.jpg)

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/20150623_134323_zpslrcfhylw.jpg)

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/20150623_135328_zpsnqal62v6.jpg)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 24 June 2015, 12:23:13 pm
I thought the FZ1 would be making more power than that with all the mods tbh. Just goes to show that the FZS isn't too bad with nearly 140rwhp with Full Monty. I guess the difference would seem like plenty though, the FZ1 being a much lighter bike.

Today I did clean an accumulation of flies off the front and other paintwork, just hot water and a soft sponge. Couldn't believe how many it picked up on just one short spin yesterday evening. Part of the process of getting to know the new bike; found some minor marks here and there, but you'd really have to be looking closely to see them.
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Post by: brooker81 on 24 June 2015, 01:19:27 pm
My full monty fzs1000 only put out around the 135bhp at the wheel on the same dyno. suppose it depends on dyno/air temp etc etc... My fz1 whips the shit out of my mates gen1 0-100 helps having the quickshift as it makes reaction time even less. Its also miles better round the twisties as well that being said i miss the low end grunt of the fzs and the massive fuel range. That being said the hp is around 10bhp more buth the torque value is only 2/3 more per lb.
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Post by: esetest on 24 June 2015, 05:26:14 pm
Got a new Oxford cover for it .
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Post by: dazza on 24 June 2015, 06:53:15 pm
Well, seeing as the old girl has recently turned 50k miles, for peace of mind I had the valve clearances checked for the first time....All within tolerance.
Had the AIS system removed while it was there for ease of maintenance in the future.
Going to continue with my regular, quality oil changes and have them checked again at 100k.
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Post by: unfazed on 24 June 2015, 07:05:49 pm
Well, seeing as the old girl has recently turned 50k miles, for peace of mind I had the valve clearances checked for the first time....All within tolerance.
Had the AIS system removed while it was there for ease of maintenance in the future.
Going to continue with my regular, quality oil changes and have them checked again at 100k.

Did you write down and keep the values?
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Post by: dazza on 24 June 2015, 07:57:16 pm
Well, seeing as the old girl has recently turned 50k miles, for peace of mind I had the valve clearances checked for the first time....All within tolerance.
Had the AIS system removed while it was there for ease of maintenance in the future.
Going to continue with my regular, quality oil changes and have them checked again at 100k.

Did you write down and keep the values?

Not me personally unfazed as I got my bike mechanic old school friend to do the work but all the inlet valves were between 0.13 and 0.16, exhaust were all around 0.22. Apparently tolerances should be between 0.11 and 0.2, exhaust, 0.2 and 0.25, so all well within tolerance.
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Post by: red98 on 24 June 2015, 08:03:03 pm
unfazed....this is dazza were talking about    :rollin


dazzza....did you use one of the kits or diy to block the holes created by removing the AIS ?
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Post by: red98 on 24 June 2015, 08:06:50 pm
Fitted new front brake pads to the mighty thou, after a blown fork seal contaminated the old ones  :\

after a big tidy up in the garage at the weekend this job only took 10 mins   :D
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Post by: dazza on 24 June 2015, 08:22:40 pm
unfazed....this is dazza were talking about    :rollin


dazzza....did you use one of the kits or diy to block the holes created by removing the AIS ?

Red, I resemble that remark  :D  and no, didn't use a kit, AIS was taken off whole so can be refitted if need be and was blocked off using old bubblegum and bogeys found under my bed.  :lol
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Post by: red98 on 24 June 2015, 08:40:10 pm
Ah......I see.........bodged then  :rolleyes........what else did you find under your bed ?
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Post by: dazza on 24 June 2015, 08:53:02 pm
Your butt plug and gimp mask  :b
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Post by: bristol banger on 24 June 2015, 09:34:14 pm
Fitted a new belly pan thanks to devilsyam
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Post by: dickturpin on 24 June 2015, 10:09:22 pm
One of my favourite rides from the east coast to the lake district with my tent!

Pictures, or it didn't happen.

Patience dear...just got back!
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Post by: dickturpin on 24 June 2015, 10:25:17 pm
See below...
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Post by: dickturpin on 24 June 2015, 10:32:09 pm
and more
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Post by: dickturpin on 24 June 2015, 10:37:30 pm
enough yet?
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 24 June 2015, 10:44:09 pm
I recognise Skiddaw and Blencathra. Not sure about the pass...looks like...Kirkstone? Where was the campsite?
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Post by: dickturpin on 24 June 2015, 10:49:59 pm
Campsite at Braithwaite...used it a few times now for short breaks. £12 a night with decent showers etc.
The pass leads down to Buttermere from the Honister Slate Mine.

D
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 24 June 2015, 10:55:03 pm
Ah yeah, I know it. Had some good walks in the fells around Honister and Buttermere; a walk over Haystacks comes down past the slate mine to the café. I was camped by Buttermere that time and walked down that road to get back to the campsite  :)

Good trip generally?
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Post by: dickturpin on 24 June 2015, 11:20:42 pm
Wonderful
I was only going for a day-trip due to the forecast but at the last minute the forecast changed and I stayed dry!
Don't need to be away long to have had a break :)
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Post by: brooker81 on 25 June 2015, 08:05:11 am
Someone wanted to come to work with me this morning.

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/IMG-20150625-WA0011_zpsvjs8ptxc.jpg)


(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/IMG-20150625-WA0018_zpslzbnhabg.jpg)
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Post by: hairnet on 25 June 2015, 12:25:50 pm
In the wee north

Heading for ballycastle for chips now

Scotland is there somewhere pic3
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Post by: risticuss on 25 June 2015, 01:03:42 pm
Fitted some front LED fogs and extra brake light to the back as I'm fed up with people pulling out on my, or nearly rear ending me as I slow to pull onto my driveway.


Only problem is, the fronts have 3 modes (full beam, half brightness and flashing) so you have to cycle through them before riding off. I'd set it to full beam when I left the house and it had managed to end up on flashing by the time I got to work. :o
I think some re-soldering might be needed  :D


(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l109/risticuss/Mobile%20Uploads/20150623_072801_zpsh61h3gp2.jpg) (http://s94.photobucket.com/user/risticuss/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150623_072801_zpsh61h3gp2.jpg.html)


(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l109/risticuss/Mobile%20Uploads/20150623_093118_zpslhe9p5zb.jpg) (http://s94.photobucket.com/user/risticuss/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150623_093118_zpslhe9p5zb.jpg.html)


(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l109/risticuss/Mobile%20Uploads/20150623_072849_zpsepuhfmyg.jpg) (http://s94.photobucket.com/user/risticuss/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150623_072849_zpsepuhfmyg.jpg.html)
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Post by: hairnet on 25 June 2015, 03:03:28 pm
Armoy
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Post by: downey on 25 June 2015, 03:22:56 pm
such awesome roads in northern ireland ,and sound folk too ,my baby is starting to look like a bike again :)
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Post by: esetest on 25 June 2015, 04:25:33 pm
Went to Weymouth for fish and chips , tried a different route on the way via Castle Cary , Sherbourne , Dorchester , came out on the A452 , a mix of quaint villages and lovely countryside spoilt by too much traffic and too many 30mph limits which went on for too long out of the villages , came back via the A37 , stopped at CerneABbas , Fazer was great, handling so much better with the r6 shock mod , planted , doesn't skip round corners anymore , and accelerates so much better thanks to full Monty .
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Post by: esetest on 25 June 2015, 04:27:20 pm
More pics from today .
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Post by: esetest on 25 June 2015, 04:29:38 pm
More pics from today
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Post by: johnakay on 25 June 2015, 07:13:47 pm
what road is this ?? been to the lakes quite few times but never seen this.
b road but what?


(http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6412.0;attach=19039;image)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 25 June 2015, 09:20:25 pm
That's the Honister Pass johnakay. Takes you out to Buttermere past the Honister slate mines.

A lovely evening ride in perfect conditions. Repeated most of the route I did earlier today, but traffic was too heavy then. Had the roads mostly to myself this evening. Did my favourite parts of the Charlbury TT:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0031_zpsx0olaxel.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0031_zpsx0olaxel.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0029_zpsvfuwudjm.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0029_zpsvfuwudjm.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0030_zps3sje5xhu.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0030_zps3sje5xhu.jpg.html)

And a beautiful, smooth, winding section of the A44. Not going frantic, just keeping it smooth and flowing, very enjoyable.
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Post by: hairnet on 25 June 2015, 10:10:33 pm
Now

And ballycastle for noms

Donegal belleek Enniskillen Sligo and Leitrim and more Tay at uncle Shays  :rollin
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Post by: stevierst on 25 June 2015, 10:44:49 pm
I did the most boring economy run on the thou, trying my hardest to squeeze every em pee gee out of it.
Stuck below 55-60 on the motorway, used only 1-3-6 gears, and didn't rev over 4k.

80 miles, and it only managed 55mpg :'(

Am I expecting too much?
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Post by: fazersharp on 25 June 2015, 10:59:30 pm
I did the most boring economy run on the thou, trying my hardest to squeeze every em pee gee out of it.
Stuck below 55-60 on the motorway, used only 1-3-6 gears, and didn't rev over 4k.

80 miles, and it only managed 55mpg :'(

Am I expecting too much?
i did something like this in the cage and i know that its heaver and all that, but although 55mph is good on the flat when i came to any -- even slight incline up i had to gas more and sooner as there was not enough momentum behind me at 55mph.
maybe try it again but at a faster pace and be gentle on the throttle
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Post by: stevierst on 26 June 2015, 12:50:11 am
I live on the Blackpool coast, it's flat as a fart! :P
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Post by: midden on 26 June 2015, 03:29:16 am
I did the most boring economy run on the thou, trying my hardest to squeeze every em pee gee out of it.
Stuck below 55-60 on the motorway, used only 1-3-6 gears, and didn't rev over 4k.

80 miles, and it only managed 55mpg :'(

Am I expecting too much?
i did something like this in the cage and i know that its heaver and all that, but although 55mph is good on the flat when i came to any -- even slight incline up i had to gas more and sooner as there was not enough momentum behind me at 55mph.
maybe try it again but at a faster pace and be gentle on the throttle
And try using 2,4 and 5th gear too, so you're not having to over open the throttle on those slight inclines fazer mentions
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Post by: stevierst on 26 June 2015, 03:50:00 am
I've always had good results from using this technique.

73 mpg from my last Fazer 600,
75 mpg from my Thundercat,
48 mpg from my gen II (which is good for one of them).
It seems to work well for me.
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Post by: Yamrider on 26 June 2015, 10:57:09 am
I've never really been bothered about MPG on my bike but I recently made a note of mileage/fuel cost on my run out to Snetterton for the BSB. 280 miles  'ish' round trip and riding in my normal way (not B**ls out but getting a move on or 'making progress) I got 45mpg. Happy with that to be honest.
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Post by: hairnet on 26 June 2015, 11:58:23 am
After this happened in ballymoney

Now at magilligan heading for malin head when ferry gets in

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Post by: Freck on 26 June 2015, 08:29:07 pm
I live on the Blackpool coast, it's flat as a fart! :P


Hello from another Fylde Coast local  :D


Steve
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Post by: stevierst on 26 June 2015, 09:39:02 pm




Hello from another Fylde Coast local  :D


Steve

I smell a N/W foc-ers bike meet coming up soon!

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Post by: Freck on 26 June 2015, 09:49:26 pm




Hello from another Fylde Coast local  :D


Steve

I smell a N/W foc-ers bike meet coming up soon!


I'll need to get mine back together and on the road first
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Post by: stevierst on 26 June 2015, 09:53:44 pm
Hurry up and get it fixed! Summer is amongst us y'know 8)
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Post by: Freck on 26 June 2015, 10:18:36 pm
Hurry up and get it fixed! Summer is amongst us y'know 8)
I'm trying but bloody work keeps getting in the way  :'(
I do have a GSXR 1000 to play out on in the mean time though so it's not all bad  :D
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Post by: stevierst on 26 June 2015, 10:41:09 pm


I do have a GSXR 1000 to play out on in the mean time though so it's not all bad  :D

SWEEEET! As long as it's not a H&¥¤a that's all that matters. :P

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Post by: Freck on 26 June 2015, 11:05:03 pm


I do have a GSXR 1000 to play out on in the mean time though so it's not all bad  :D

SWEEEET! As long as it's not a H&¥¤a that's all that matters. :P
Lol, my missus wouldn't agree, she loves her little H&¥¤a  :lol


Sorry folks, we seem to have hijacked the thread, so I'll say that I've just given the front of my engine a clean up and coat of paint. Headers are off too for a clean and polish, and new stainless studs and nuts.


Lots of other bits planned to be tidied up, unfortunately my OCDs are kicking in and the list is growing...it was only meant to be a bit of a tart up being a cheap hack  :lol


Steve
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Post by: hairnet on 27 June 2015, 02:42:13 am
Malin head

Went to belleek to mum some glass then <3 round lough erne and a46 to enniskillen

In Leitrim now

Back roads to Longford then to Dublin for a gig
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Post by: celticdog on 27 June 2015, 02:02:50 pm
Welcome to Muff!  ;)  :lol
Nice pics Hairnet, all I've done with the fazer today is changed the clutch cable which finally arrived off Ebay yesterday.  :rollin
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Post by: stevierst on 27 June 2015, 05:53:44 pm
Didn't go out on the Fazer, but took the R1 hybrid up through Lancaster, Lythe valley, kirkstone pass, then honnister pass and back again. 200+ miles and my arse is killing me!

Great days ride though.
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Post by: Stewie on 27 June 2015, 05:57:57 pm
Great pics Hairnet, I do wonder home many times people have removed the r from drive in the Muff sign :D
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 27 June 2015, 06:04:32 pm
About 160 miles today, batting around Salisbury plain, Marlborough Downs.

Up on Old Sarum:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0033_zpsq8mzgcvr.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0033_zpsq8mzgcvr.jpg.html)

And the view of Salisbury Cathedral from up there:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0034_zpsnta6sowt.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0034_zpsnta6sowt.jpg.html)

New bike is a joy to ride, can't stay off it  :D

Slowly getting used to doing more distance again. I wonder if I could make Wales and back on Tuesday.... :think

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Post by: tex on 27 June 2015, 06:29:19 pm
Nice ride to high beech , a bit empty today,, then up through the essex to Duxford,  spitfire came right over our heads to land as we passed, then on 505 to Royston,  past silver ball 507 to Baldock services for food, then heading home back on 507, ( nice road ) , A10 and home. The dog bottom  right was waiting for a bit of sausage samwich
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Post by: noggythenog on 27 June 2015, 10:13:38 pm
rode it to work out of pure protest really that I haven't had the chance to ride it recently......got stuck behind numerous bell ends resulting in some nice corners having the fun sucked out of them and now it has started foccing raining and I foresee a wet ride home at 0630 in the morning

I should have taken up bog snorkelling or something :lol
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Post by: hotmetal on 28 June 2015, 01:16:11 pm
New battery. Bad timing as I've replaced tyres, chain and sprockets, now battery, and hardly use it any more. Gotta keep her nice though, been together too long.
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Post by: hairnet on 28 June 2015, 05:14:04 pm
more pics from trip


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Post by: hairnet on 28 June 2015, 05:30:55 pm
heading for donegal......


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Post by: hairnet on 28 June 2015, 05:35:59 pm
this.........





turned into


this



greencastle ferry and malin head..........

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Post by: stevierst on 28 June 2015, 05:44:05 pm
Changed my front tyre myself. First attempt only took me best part of 1/2 hour including balancing.
And of course I've only fitted the best tyre too! 8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 28 June 2015, 05:50:16 pm
getting off boa island on lower lough erne

went visit horizons unlimited near tempo to give some books to a friend and listen to madman ride a bike to mongolia

went to visit uncle shay - his shed is like goin back in time 50 years :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 28 June 2015, 05:56:56 pm
Not looked at my 600 since my low speed off 12 days ago, should be going in for repairs later in the week, so got it out of the garage and gave it a clean and polish.....looking better already   ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 28 June 2015, 06:02:47 pm
this scene means........

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even the sat nav doesnt know what road it is  :rollin

nurture sculture roosky for irish photo rally - came here in february but its was frozen solid and 5 ft visibility


crazy bogman in carrick yesterday afternoon

got a text off friend 'wanna meet in carrick at 1300 meeting cha (in pic) for a brew'

i was 3km from there about 1030 and id headed to south cavan to visit aunty helen for tay :D

i got the text while i was there and it was timed 1100  :lol - if id got it earlier id have just sat drinking tay for two hours :D

ffs

26 mins to do 51 km :D

cha has a hadrly chromedable and a triumph 800xc was doing a tour up from cork and hit sligo that evening - ate all his chocolate and drank his tea :D





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Post by: hairnet on 28 June 2015, 06:11:30 pm
check ou moi penis extension camera lens  :rollin

then went to see scala www.scalachoir.com (http://www.scalachoir.com) in dublin

then home today

the latest in hi tech from dublin port   :lol

seeing as we passed the swift and the stena one about 0.02 secs earlier - WTF exactly :D

then ty croes on the way back



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Post by: slimwilly on 28 June 2015, 08:02:41 pm
I washed it,
then put a new map in courtesty of Brooker

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Post by: slimwilly on 28 June 2015, 08:05:30 pm
Then took it out foe a srceamer test

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Post by: noggythenog on 28 June 2015, 08:13:02 pm
Come on slim....results please....dont have us sat here wondering.


I had a 50 mile squirt around the locality, was good fun.
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Post by: slimwilly on 28 June 2015, 08:23:41 pm
I would not be telling the truth if I said I felt a difference,,all I can say is it pulls quite well 5 to 6,000 revs then gets going at 8,000 fuck, it goes straight to redline, each gear,,,it did before but when you are just popping down the road to test high revs you are in silly power,speed mode,,hell I had to hang on,,i do not usually change down two gears to feel high rev power but I did :lol :eek :eek :eekhell it pulls,

I did one from standstill all the gears to 150mph (private road) 14 seconds,,i was steady in lower gears to keep the front down :eek, a bit scary with the bars all light, I was sat at the front of the seat , I could do better by really leaning forwards if I tried.

No but it really goes up top,,i was already happy with the middle grunt of the map I had,its where I usually ride the thing,so I think its still around the same.Quite happy tho,,its a bloody beast,well especially with the bars up in the air and trying to slip me off the back :lol
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Post by: noggythenog on 28 June 2015, 08:33:10 pm
I would not be telling the truth if I said I felt a difference,,all I can say is it pulls quite well 5 to 6,000 revs then gets going at 8,000 fuck, it goes straight to redline, each gear,,,it did before but when you are just popping down the road to test high revs you are in silly power,speed mode,,hell I had to hang on,,i do not usually change down two gears to feel high rev power but I did :lol :eek :eek :eekhell it pulls,

I did one from standstill all the gears to 150mph (private road) 14 seconds,,i was steady in lower gears to keep the front down :eek , a bit scary with the bars all light, I was sat at the front of the seat , I could do better by really leaning forwards if I tried.

No but it really goes up top,,i was already happy with the middle grunt of the map I had,its where I usually ride the thing,so I think its still around the same.Quite happy tho,,its a bloody beast,well especially with the bars up in the air and trying to slip me off the back :lol


Here's the thing with me....ok mine is running a bit lean....ive done most of the mods but i just need to disconnect the o2 sensor


But im still not even running a power commander yet my bike, i feel is still a beast in the power department.......and im stalling fitment of the PC5 i have because as usual im not 100% about keeping the bike & if i take it out the box & fit it ill get less on resale.


Everyone says no way if you do the mods you have to run a power commander.....im not entirely sure about that....mine is perfectly useable and the mods have each worked in their own way to make it better......but running a power commander without actiually custom mapping it like brooker did is probably just as bad as not running one at all i reckon.


Will be good to eventually meet up with you slim to compare the bikes even roughly as we thunder on
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Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 28 June 2015, 11:24:55 pm

Fitted new SS studs, oil cooler, oil filter, new coolant pipe, some EXUP valve-less headers (thanks Devilsyam) , fresh oil, fresh coolant, polished the headers a bit, polished the SS link pipe, gave the can a once over too, fitted new SS jubilee clips where I could, replaced as many bolts as I could with SS while putting it back together. Just to remind you the following is a before and after.

 (http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x157/Billybalthorpe1/DSC_0740.jpg) (http://s183.photobucket.com/user/Billybalthorpe1/media/DSC_0740.jpg.html)

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x157/Billybalthorpe1/DSC_0738.jpg) (http://s183.photobucket.com/user/Billybalthorpe1/media/DSC_0738.jpg.html)

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x157/Billybalthorpe1/IMG_0207.jpg) (http://s183.photobucket.com/user/Billybalthorpe1/media/IMG_0207.jpg.html)

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x157/Billybalthorpe1/IMG_0208.jpg) (http://s183.photobucket.com/user/Billybalthorpe1/media/IMG_0208.jpg.html)

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x157/Billybalthorpe1/28-6-15%20c.jpg) (http://s183.photobucket.com/user/Billybalthorpe1/media/28-6-15%20c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 29 June 2015, 08:04:14 am
Did a few more miles to bed the map in my brain. God i love my custom map...... Wales trip on friday :D :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 29 June 2015, 10:40:35 am
hit 70k this morning on way to work!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 29 June 2015, 03:40:28 pm
Started scrubbing in the front tyre on a gentle 10 miler. I love the way new tyres make it feel like a different bike. 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 29 June 2015, 04:03:35 pm
A blast to Tenby before my night shift to see how the other half live.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 29 June 2015, 05:32:20 pm
Dropped the bike off at dealers in Abergele for 40,000 kms sevice and MOT. Came home on Street Triple courtesy bike. Picking bike up either tomorrow teatime or Wednesday morning.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 29 June 2015, 05:52:47 pm
First ride out in nearly three weeks due to a focced right knee, a nice 110 mile bimble round the Yorkshire moors stopping off in Burnsall for an ice cream.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 29 June 2015, 06:15:43 pm
There is a lot of these gen 2s about :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 29 June 2015, 07:34:28 pm
Probably down to that fact that the Gen 1 is comfier meaning we don't stop every 20 minutes to rest our poor arses ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 29 June 2015, 07:51:39 pm
These Gen 1 owners slim.....all about the bravado and keyboard punching eh :lurk
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 29 June 2015, 08:06:05 pm
Probably down to that fact that the Gen 1 is comfier meaning we don't stop every 20 minutes to rest our poor arses ;)

+ 1.........  :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 29 June 2015, 08:23:23 pm
Not much form the 600 riders, obviously busy riding, just saying.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 29 June 2015, 10:45:14 pm
Not much form the 600 riders, obviously busy riding, just saying.

Oh yeah, typed that from the saddle did ya?  :rolleyes  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 29 June 2015, 10:55:57 pm
Not much form the 600 riders, obviously busy riding, just saying.

Oh yeah, typed that from the saddle did ya?  :rolleyes  :lol

The 600 lot got a size complex and made up their own thread....."what did you do with your puny, slow, inferior FZS600 today"

the rest of us are on fazers ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 29 June 2015, 11:55:35 pm
Yesterday: Lead a Ride Out from Wickham to the Weyhill Fair Pub. Unfortunately this time I only had 3 people join, as opposed to the 13 I had the last time I did it (probably too many people looked at the forecast and didn't like the look of the possible rain). Yes, we got a bit of rain on the way, but it cleared up after lunch and we had a great run back to Loomies.

Today I rode from Portsmouth to Birmingham, but reached the A34 via the A32 and Morestead Road (missing out the M27 and M3) which was a lot more fun, so I did that on the way back too!

Apropos the fuel economy comments above, I've noticed that since garages swapped from the winter fuel formulations, I'm getting about 25 miles extra per tank :thumbup

ADDENDUM: Yesterday I was wearing the textile jacket with neck piece due to the grotty weather, today I got to use the Air Jacket for the first time this year!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 30 June 2015, 07:14:11 am
Not much form the 600 riders, obviously busy riding, just saying.

Oh yeah, typed that from the saddle did ya?  :rolleyes :lol

The 600 lot got a size complex and made up their own thread....."what did you do with your puny, slow, inferior FZS600 today"

the rest of us are on fazers ;)


OH f**king really. If you want my come back you can wipe it off your mothers face later. :finger
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 30 June 2015, 08:27:24 am
Somebody got out of wrong side bed :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 30 June 2015, 09:43:56 am
I'll put my 600 back together... eventually... :|
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grayo on 30 June 2015, 11:23:41 am
Just fitted this. A bit fiddly though.


(http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy231/celticfisherman_photos/Junk/001_zpsn7mxtpks.jpg) (http://s795.photobucket.com/user/celticfisherman_photos/media/Junk/001_zpsn7mxtpks.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: devilsyam on 30 June 2015, 01:10:25 pm
Packed me case weighed it and then repacked it lol laminated various maps and route guides
Sourced some bear spray very hard to get hold of in the uk hope I don't have call to use it
Made up charger adapter for the gold wing roll in 15th
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 30 June 2015, 03:31:57 pm
Gave my mighty Fazer Thou a proper deep clean, Autoglym wash, wax & polish....full autosol treatment....."back to black" on the....erm.... black plastics ........and then an all over with Motul Shine and Go.......all ready for BSB at Knockhill this weekend. :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 30 June 2015, 03:36:08 pm
Not much form the 600 riders, obviously busy riding, just saying.

Oh yeah, typed that from the saddle did ya?  :rolleyes :lol

The 600 lot got a size complex and made up their own thread....."what did you do with your puny, slow, inferior FZS600 today"

the rest of us are on fazers ;)


OH f**king really. If you want my come back you can wipe it off your mothers face later. :finger

Not to mention our "Fazer Parade" for proper Fazers......while the 600's have "Show us your Fazer" for the way lesser equivalent model
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 30 June 2015, 04:38:40 pm
Adjusted chain took off the centre stand so I can sort a proper fix with the issues I have had. Washed it levels and pressures all ready for the Wales trip on Friday.  Rode about 50 mile today after work and roasted my bollocks off. The Wales trip is gonna be a hot one indeed still looking  forward to it anyway. Noggy u beat be out and about Friday night need to put a face to the name
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 30 June 2015, 05:13:38 pm
Changed my front tyre myself. First attempt only took me best part of 1/2 hour including balancing.
And of course I've only fitted the best tyre too! 8)

Definitely the best tyre for a slow blue bike,  :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 30 June 2015, 07:19:19 pm
Adjusted chain took off the centre stand so I can sort a proper fix with the issues I have had. Washed it levels and pressures all ready for the Wales trip on Friday.  Rode about 50 mile today after work and roasted my bollocks off. The Wales trip is gonna be a hot one indeed still looking  forward to it anyway. Noggy u beat be out and about Friday night need to put a face to the name


Ill make a guest appearance after work, can you message me where you'll be mate, i dunno Cardigan all that well but im sure ill manage,


Best clean the bike before yours shames mine to death.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 30 June 2015, 08:27:47 pm
Only joking noggy, we all know a 1000 will go faster in a straight line but a 600 will be better in the bends with a decent pilot, not me, its all about the bends baby.


Besides Noggy you'll be too busy with dirty nappies and jam in yours cd's before long. :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 30 June 2015, 08:43:45 pm
Skips....i dont mean to sound like bill & ted but i actually found your previous slander most excellent........plus it was more realistic than your recent comment of a 600 ever being quick......the only thing they do quick is going upside down against the tarmac :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 30 June 2015, 09:29:33 pm
Skips....i dont mean to sound like bill & ted but i actually found your previous slander most excellent........plus it was more realistic than your recent comment of a 600 ever being quick......the only thing they do quick is going upside down against the tarmac :b


Twas just a mere 3 years ago you were on here sounding green and asking questions about your cherished 600, but look at you now, all grown up with an extra 400cc's to play with, doesn't time fly.  :lol 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 30 June 2015, 10:04:21 pm
Noggy you would not have to read the shit being thrown at you if you just got on it and rode it  :lol :lol :lol

Anyhow.today we went to Wales,,where were you ?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 30 June 2015, 10:33:26 pm
Just for the record....almost all of my comments are said in jest




But yeh...ive got the stare now........the 2 metre stare........coz thats all you ever see when going so quick on a thou :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 30 June 2015, 10:34:26 pm
Skips....i dont mean to sound like bill & ted but i actually found your previous slander most excellent........plus it was more realistic than your recent comment of a 600 ever being quick......the only thing they do quick is going upside down against the tarmac :b


Twas just a mere 3 years ago you were on here sounding green and asking questions about your cherished 600, but look at you now, all grown up with an extra 400cc's to play with, doesn't time fly.  :lol


I just burst out laughing because of you two. Kids are asleep shhhhhh
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 30 June 2015, 10:36:01 pm
Went for a 60mile evening ride, there was hardly a car around
one fazer one moon -- big sky
 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: HarryHornby on 01 July 2015, 08:59:04 am
Had to bump start it this morning (that was focing hot work!).


Every now and again for a reason unknown to me I go to start the bike and it's flat as a pancake.  New battery last year, did it on the old one too.  Does it about twice a year.  Very odd.  I had ridden the bike 2 days previous too, so hardly been sitting long.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: johnakay on 01 July 2015, 10:27:05 am
Had to bump start it this morning (that was focing hot work!).


Every now and again for a reason unknown to me I go to start the bike and it's flat as a pancake.  New battery last year, did it on the old one too.  Does it about twice a year.  Very odd.  I had ridden the bike 2 days previous too, so hardly been sitting long.


I'd get the bike checked if I was you.
sound like you've got a short some where,maybe a wire rubbed against the frame and shortened etc
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Red Ceri on 01 July 2015, 11:58:40 am
Had to bump start it this morning (that was focing hot work!).


Every now and again for a reason unknown to me I go to start the bike and it's flat as a pancake.  New battery last year, did it on the old one too.  Does it about twice a year.  Very odd.  I had ridden the bike 2 days previous too, so hardly been sitting long.


Leave it until Sunday, I'm sure Paul and Midden will love to point out all the issues and have go at fault finding for you, be like last year all over again :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: HarryHornby on 01 July 2015, 04:36:40 pm
I'm just going to bring a visitors book along on Sunday and leave it on the saddle when we're parked up, people can then leave comments without bothering me! I can then throw them in the bin read them diligently over a cuppa when I get home.  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 01 July 2015, 07:38:03 pm
Every now and again for a reason unknown to me I go to start the bike and it's flat as a pancake.  New battery last year, did it on the old one too.  Does it about twice a year.  Very odd.  I had ridden the bike 2 days previous too, so hardly been sitting long.

Check the Alternator and Rectifier. The Rectifier on my FZ6 was on the way out which knackered the battery as it was not getting charged properly.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 02 July 2015, 03:17:25 pm
Finally made use of the thou to ride to work... may have had something to do with the fact that the car has no fuel and possibly some collapsed suspension...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 02 July 2015, 03:39:21 pm
I collected it from the dealer in Abergele after it's 40,000 kms service and MOT. Rode from there to Bala, via Brenig. Dinner in Bala, then home via Corwen, Llandegla, Bwlchgwyn. A bit of rain on the way home.
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Post by: esetest on 02 July 2015, 08:47:16 pm
Rode it .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 02 July 2015, 09:16:29 pm
got a few miles in since i fitted the bellypan,,headed to county waterford,,,thats right folks my baby is back on the road ,finally got the bellypan on to finish the look. so now and only now am i happy to show your goodselves some pics none of this would be possible without all the help from unfazed if it wasnt for him id probably be still wandering around northern ireland a traumatized mumbling wreck :lol [/size] taught me lots in the process of rebuilding it too
"like watch for roundabouts"  :rollin ,,like a pig in shit i am
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 02 July 2015, 09:42:09 pm
unfazed are you out there or are you drinking that bottle of rum   :lol , if you are can you fix my post above pls arghh :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 02 July 2015, 09:52:05 pm
Congrats on gettin the bike back Downey......lets see more pics so we can scrutinise.


You sure it isnt you thats been on the rum :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 02 July 2015, 11:21:59 pm
got a few miles in since i fitted the bellypan,,headed to county waterford,,,thats right folks my baby is back on the road ,finally got the bellypan on to finish the look. so now and only now am i happy to show your goodselves some pics none of this would be possible without all the help from unfazed if it wasnt for him id probably be still wandering around northern ireland a traumatized mumbling wreck :lol taught me lots in the process of rebuilding it too
"like watch for roundabouts"  :rollin ,,like a pig in shit i am

got a few miles in since i fitted the bellypan,,headed to county waterford,,,thats right folks my baby is back on the road ,finally got the bellypan on to finish the look. so now and only now am i happy to show your goodselves some pics none of this would be possible without all the help from unfazed if it wasnt for him id probably be still wandering around northern ireland a traumatized mumbling wreck taught me lots in the process of rebuilding it too
"like watch for roundabouts" ,,like a pig in shit i am
what Downey  meant to write :lol

Bit of midnight oil burning, but result was worth it.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 03 July 2015, 06:45:58 pm
What happened to page 191, blank screen showing :wall
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Post by: johnakay on 03 July 2015, 07:33:11 pm
oh bugger forgot what I was going to say now.
I tell ya its the age thing (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/seniors/troubled-old-man-smiley-emoticon.gif)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 03 July 2015, 07:57:51 pm
Rode it around Bristol and stopped at the Marmalade cafe for Breakfast ..
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 03 July 2015, 08:32:07 pm
What happened to page 191, blank screen showing :wall

I've been having similar issues but it has finally loaded... not sure on the cause as I can't see anything too troublesome
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 04 July 2015, 09:59:20 am
Downeys Pic in a smaller size
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Post by: Dead Eye on 04 July 2015, 10:44:52 am
Yeah... I was going to bump and then realised it would have taken 15 more posts and that just felt a bit over the top...

I do seem to somehow occasionally manage to load this page though :)
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Post by: Aegis Bearing Mel on 04 July 2015, 10:59:21 am
Downey, not sure how you managed it, but the site seemed to go in a huff when you used the :useless smiley.

Bizarre.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 04 July 2015, 12:30:42 pm
Cheers Aegis 8)


And Diwney the bike is oooking great.....love the cans and of course gold wheels........doesnt look like a bike that was recently off the road, very nice.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 04 July 2015, 04:39:15 pm
135 mile round trip to Castlewood Cafe, Uttoxeter and back. Warm, dry, quiet roads. Good food and fellow bikers at the cafe. A perfect day.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 04 July 2015, 04:49:43 pm
Ireland last week

Ireland this week

Waiting at Holyhead for the boat now
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 04 July 2015, 04:57:52 pm
Put new heated grips on, i'd forgotten what a pain of a job it is, but at least it was a nice day.  :sun 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 04 July 2015, 05:24:19 pm
Bumped into Bristol Banger at Megastore, Swindon, where we'd both gone to get summer jackets for the couple more really hot days we might have...if we're lucky  :rolleyes

Nice to meet you Steve, and be able to thank you face to face for the work you put in with the hedgetrimmers  :thumbup

A day of bumping into people - also someone I've done a couple of ride outs with from another forum. Kind of rare for me, as I don't really know anyone in my local area.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 04 July 2015, 06:59:28 pm
jesus it would take me to break the interweb thingy sorry folks,almost afraid to put up a pic now  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Stewie on 04 July 2015, 07:15:57 pm
I was able to go for my first proper run out on mine today, I have gone from impressed to absolutely gob smacked.
This bike is astounding!!

I have been used to my 650 Versys and cruisers over the last few years so I am used to stiring the pot to get some performance, what that equates to on the Fazer is seriously silly speeds when you think you are bimbling along. This is no bad thing but I will have to recalibrate my throttle response. That being said I did play with a Fireblade for a while and I was not embarrassed, which is a very nice change.
But what makes it even better and proves what an all rounder it is, is riding through small villages at 30 and it is as smooth as you like.

I am going to have to play with the suspension a bit because it is not to my taste, I like it hard on the front and a bit softer on the rear to suit my riding and it is the wrong way round at the moment.

The seat is comfortable, I did an hour ride and I had no numbness, I reckon I could do a couple of hours more before I needed to have a walk around.

All in all I am properly happy with the bike.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 04 July 2015, 07:17:06 pm
So, after all the work on the Fazer, today I took it for a shakedown run, it behaved very well despite not having an EXUP valve fitted, very quick reasonable handling and good brakes. The only problem was I could feel the chain and sprockets grinding. Straight to Foleys Bike Shop in Fenton, Stoke, to find they had a set in destined for another Fazer to be fitted a week on Monday. The card came out and the kit was stuffed down my jacket, then off to my mates unit so I could fit them on a ramp. A couple of hours later and im off up the road at a great rate of knots with no nasty noises. Im just about satisfied with it for now, we go to Europe on Thursday and im happy that it will make it there and back. I reckon after spending £435 on it to get it to state its in now, its worth about what I paid for it.

They better be good bikes these Fazers. 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 04 July 2015, 09:59:27 pm
I was able to go for my first proper run out on mine today, I have gone from impressed to absolutely gob smacked.
This bike is astounding!!

I have been used to my 650 Versys and cruisers over the last few years so I am used to stiring the pot to get some performance, what that equates to on the Fazer is seriously silly speeds when you think you are bimbling along. This is no bad thing but I will have to recalibrate my throttle response. That being said I did play with a Fireblade for a while and I was not embarrassed, which is a very nice change.
But what makes it even better and proves what an all rounder it is, is riding through small villages at 30 and it is as smooth as you like.

I am going to have to play with the suspension a bit because it is not to my taste, I like it hard on the front and a bit softer on the rear to suit my riding and it is the wrong way round at the moment.

The seat is comfortable, I did an hour ride and I had no numbness, I reckon I could do a couple of hours more before I needed to have a walk around.

All in all I am properly happy with the bike.

nice to hear such praise Stewie....I always hum an ha about my gen 2 but I've got it at an acceptable level now and for me it is good on shorter journeys like 50-100 mile blasts. im running a Nitron track rear shock and springs which are far too stiff on the front....I am in hefty pain doing a couple hundred miles on mine but that is a rarity getting the chance these days anyway so I can put up with that....mine is jacked up at the back and dropped at the front end.

something that I do find with my bike now is that if im not entirely in the mood for hooning around then it becomes a bit shit....I know you seem happy and our bikes are different but on mine it absolute balls at slow speeds as it doesn't compress the suspension enough so is hard going and so touring and sight seeing are out the window now...I have to be gunning it...I leave my street and do a couple of little knobhead weaves just to get me in the frame of mind and get an idea of the weight....then im offsky doooooooooooooooo.......then I come on here and moan :lol

but yeh what my bike does do well now is going flat out and it actually turn s me into a bit of a liability to myself......I know the R1 riders will say pah FZ1, watered down R1...they are probably right...I don't care much for R1's either though.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Stewie on 04 July 2015, 10:16:25 pm
Thanks Nog, I have my Versys as well and that is my daily rider and does the slow speed twisties on a level the FZ cannot touch, I did try some of my normal roads and it wasn't suited which is fine because I got it to scratch the high speed itch that comes around every now and again but I think it is better than that.
It won't replace the V but the choice of which to ride will be difficult. I really like idea of having a more relaxed ride when I have to use motorways and the V is not good at that, 6k rpm at 80 which is annoying, the FZ was 4.5k which is much more relaxed and less buzzy.

If I wanted my knees in my ears I might have got an R1 or Fireblade and gone full power ranger, but I am a grown up so I left them alone. :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: johnakay on 05 July 2015, 10:58:06 am
(((((What happened to page 191, blank screen showing )))))
I had the same problem.
the post above is blank because summet is wong wiv ze forum.
 even the Honister post a couple of my pictures just disappeared as well as my post further down.
sent a message to the administrator and was corrected.
so I'm buggered if I know what went wrong.




*foc all wrong with the forum as far as I can see, more you've at some point clicked on the font size editing option and made it tiny*
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 05 July 2015, 02:20:04 pm
Up to The Raven for a Full English.....
Spotted this on the way out - I had one of these in the 80's.  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 05 July 2015, 02:25:38 pm
Was at the Wolverhampton HARLEY Dealer open day yesterday...... (Free Food  :lol :lol )
Forgot I had sewn this on the jacket  :rollin :rollin :rollin .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilninggas on 05 July 2015, 05:24:50 pm
Went to M&P to get a new jacket (another Tuzo Atlantis @£35), greasy breakfast and a soaking*.

Came home and just changed the oil in preparation for a trip to Italy in the next couple of weeks.

*torrential rain.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: nickodemon on 05 July 2015, 07:20:13 pm
got a few miles in since i fitted the bellypan,,headed to county waterford,,,thats right folks my baby is back on the road ,finally got the bellypan on to finish the look. so now and only now am i happy to show your goodselves some pics none of this would be possible without all the help from unfazed if it wasnt for him id probably be still wandering around northern ireland a traumatized mumbling wreck :lol taught me lots in the process of rebuilding it too
"like watch for roundabouts"  :rollin ,,like a pig in shit i am
Lovely set of forks you have there :'( Looks great!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 05 July 2015, 10:55:43 pm
cheers mate very happy with them  :D  ,god am i glad to see the back of page 191  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 05 July 2015, 11:20:57 pm
Not that one  :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: AJM on 06 July 2015, 09:23:44 am
Took her into work Saturday morning and then for a little blast along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast  :) 
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Post by: brooker81 on 06 July 2015, 10:23:46 am
Good blast to wales.

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Post by: brooker81 on 06 July 2015, 10:30:24 am
So lucky on the ride. no rain and 2 killed on the breacons only 3 hours after we passed through.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 06 July 2015, 10:41:42 am
Went to Knockhill for some BSB action, great day out although loads of cops targeting bikers.....got a proper drenching on the way home
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 06 July 2015, 03:02:05 pm
rathdrum or roundwood - cant remember :D

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 06 July 2015, 05:41:07 pm
Washed it and GT-85'd the engine and frame. Shiny bike  :D

How the hell do you get in to clean all the awkward spots at the front of the engine??? I've got toothbrushes, long-handled brushes etc etc up the yin-yang, and still can't get at it all  :\ Surely this bike has REALLY never seen rain before I got my hands on it. Would it be safe to jet wash the front down there if I keep it away from electrics etc? Or will that muller the black finish?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 06 July 2015, 06:13:45 pm
Washed it and GT-85'd the engine and frame. Shiny bike  :D

How the hell do you get in to clean all the awkward spots at the front of the engine??? I've got toothbrushes, long-handled brushes etc etc up the yin-yang, and still can't get at it all  :\ Surely this bike has REALLY never seen rain before I got my hands on it. Would it be safe to jet wash the front down there if I keep it away from electrics etc? Or will that muller the black finish?

Spray some Muck Off or a degreaser and leave to work its way in.....jet washing is ok but not too close up, as some of these modern powerful Karchers with the cone heads can take paint off quite easily.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 06 July 2015, 06:20:49 pm
Muc Off seemed to be ok on the silver engines, but I'm told it'll leave white stains on the black ones BBB. Will a degreaser do the same I wonder? Jizer, Gunk etc? I used a garden hose with a jet nozzle, nowhere near as powerful as a jet wash, but it didn't take the dirt off.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 06 July 2015, 06:38:12 pm
I use a degreaser 2 or 3 times a year....but it does what it says on the tin....so make sure you don't get it anywhere else....best to spray it on a rag and only rub it into the areas needing cleaned.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 06 July 2015, 06:43:27 pm
So lucky on the ride. no rain and 2 killed on the breacons only 3 hours after we passed through.

That was yesterday they were struck by lightening on the peaks around Pen Y Fan, 2 more hurt, one with very serious burns.
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Post by: downey on 06 July 2015, 07:41:50 pm
struck by lighning on the bikes  :eek  ?? blimey thats awfull
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Post by: unfazed on 06 July 2015, 08:03:47 pm
struck by lighning on the bikes  :eek  ?? blimey thats awfull

 :foc they were walking on the mountains  :lol
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Post by: red98 on 06 July 2015, 08:16:42 pm
 :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Post by: Stewie on 06 July 2015, 08:25:59 pm
I went for  ride out with a mate on his Versys and had a fine day dodging showers in Lincolnshire.
I started off from Leicester and headed to Sleaford for the meet up, from there we bobbed around generally eastwards towards Mablethorpe for chips at the seaside.

On the way back we passed through Alford and stopped of at Evotech Performance to pick up a tail tidy and new CNC folding levers, I don't know if I am allowed to promote a company that I like but have no affiliation so delete if necessary, but Evotech (evotech-performance.com) are a small manufacturing company who make really nice bits of kit in the UK, if you stop by the factory in Alford they will give you a walk round the factory floor and might even be persuaded into a decent discount!

From Alford we headed back west towards Grantaham, through Louth. Stopped at mates for a cuppa and then back to Leicester.
Really happy with the day, 200 decent miles and I averaged 41 mpg which seems reasonable enough for the type of riding we did but seriously numb bum after about 5 hours total in the saddle.

I will post up some pics of my new shiny bits when I fit them tomorrow.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 06 July 2015, 08:28:23 pm
oh walking on the mountains  :rolleyes still SHOCKING though
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 06 July 2015, 08:51:09 pm
oh walking on the mountains  :rolleyes still SHOCKING though

 :pokefun
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 09 July 2015, 07:48:28 pm
Got as far as fitting the o2 eliminator.




Looked at fitting my smaller flies but im not sure how to revolve them so that i can get hold each one & pull it out....i had planned on using my magnet wand on them until i realised that they arent magnetic......i can just see them falling inside & being a drama.


Next to them is the connecting rod....if i push down on the arm they move slightly but i cant get them to revolve....is this an issue, are they maybe stuck or is it because they only move at certain revs or something maybe?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 09 July 2015, 08:45:52 pm
Checked out most of the next LOFO ride.
Some pics.

Malvern Hills from Cleeve Hill:

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Had a coffee stop in Cirencester, and had a look round the St. John The Baptist church. Built largely on wool money, it's a magnificent and interesting building:

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(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0113_zpsi7iapqfz.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0113_zpsi7iapqfz.jpg.html)

I'm not a religious man myself, but one thing religion has given this world is some stunning architecture:

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(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0108_zpsal8ji1vj.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0108_zpsal8ji1vj.jpg.html)

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And a fascinating glimpse of history from a time when the inside of our churches looked very different. Some original uncovered fragments of the wall decorations; this place must have been truly awe inspiring once upon a time:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0102_zps9ppbvjum.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0102_zps9ppbvjum.jpg.html)

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I'm told there's a small church near Hailes Abbey, which I passed today, that has even more stunning original wall art, so I think I'll be headed there to take a look at that soon.

A great ride around the Cotswolds, some of which I have done before, and some of which was new to me. Thoroughly enjoyable  :)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 10 July 2015, 10:22:09 am
All the way to Glencoe for a roll & sausage and a coffee...and it was shut......great run out though, home via Oban, Lochgilphead, Inveraray and down Loch Lomond side....foccin brilliant.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 10 July 2015, 10:28:34 am
Oil change courtesy of crazy dave :D

Pad change on the back when they turn up

Book ferry
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 10 July 2015, 10:39:22 pm
Wales again; Snowdonia this time. On the way up, spotted this Laverda RGS1000 at a service station. I didn't like them when they first hit the streets, but I think I've changed my mind:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0123_zpss9j4cyr5.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0123_zpss9j4cyr5.jpg.html)

Main destination today was Caernarfon castle:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0150_zpsqux8zu1a.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0150_zpsqux8zu1a.jpg.html)

And along the way, visited a few of my favourite spots:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0126_zpszutipavx.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0126_zpszutipavx.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0128_zpsijx7b9g1.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0128_zpsijx7b9g1.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0136_zpsftfkpsk2.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0136_zpsftfkpsk2.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0180_zpseuhfg39k.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0180_zpseuhfg39k.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0187_zpsxpasginm.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0187_zpsxpasginm.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0212_zpsy9ophwn4.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0212_zpsy9ophwn4.jpg.html)

Classic view of Tryfan; last time I tried to get this shot, I dropped the bike in a field entrance  :o  :

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0214_zpsqzpv1xmx.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0214_zpsqzpv1xmx.jpg.html)

Always end up here; only camera van seen today was just exiting Bala, before getting here:

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493 miles covered  :eek  That I reckon is my absolute limit in one day.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 10 July 2015, 10:48:07 pm
Back is back to normal then Nick :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 10 July 2015, 10:49:06 pm
Wales again; Snowdonia this time. On the way up, spotted this Laverda RGS1000 at a service station. I didn't like them when they first hit the streets, but I think I've changed my mind:
Love that Laverda.
([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0123_zpss9j4cyr5.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0123_zpss9j4cyr5.jpg.html[/url])

Main destination today was Caernarfon castle:

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0150_zpsqux8zu1a.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0150_zpsqux8zu1a.jpg.html[/url])

And along the way, visited a few of my favourite spots:

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([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0128_zpsijx7b9g1.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0128_zpsijx7b9g1.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0136_zpsftfkpsk2.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0136_zpsftfkpsk2.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0180_zpseuhfg39k.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0180_zpseuhfg39k.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0187_zpsxpasginm.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0187_zpsxpasginm.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0212_zpsy9ophwn4.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0212_zpsy9ophwn4.jpg.html[/url])

Classic view of Tryfan; last time I tried to get this shot, I dropped the bike in a field entrance  :o  :

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0214_zpsqzpv1xmx.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0214_zpsqzpv1xmx.jpg.html[/url])

Always end up here; only camera van seen today was just exiting Bala, before getting here:

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0222_zps4mbdr0hv.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0222_zps4mbdr0hv.jpg.html[/url])

493 miles covered  :eek  That I reckon is my absolute limit in one day.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 10 July 2015, 10:52:57 pm
Back is back to normal then Nick :lol

It was, but it's focced now  :lol

No, not right still, but doesn't seem to mind riding the bike (oh how convenient  :b ).
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 10 July 2015, 11:00:05 pm
Sometimes i hate you Nick.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 10 July 2015, 11:10:43 pm
Sometimes i hate you Nick.


Lets all hate nick :evil :evil :evil








Foccer! :evil
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 10 July 2015, 11:16:01 pm
 :finger

 :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 10 July 2015, 11:16:56 pm
Back is back to normal then Nick :lol

It was, but it's focced now  :lol

No, not right still, but doesn't seem to mind riding the bike (oh how convenient  :b ).

 :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: lew600fazer on 10 July 2015, 11:52:15 pm
Well, the Midden came round mine this afternoon and we had an awesome run down to Rye, no traffic but Clipped a rabbit on the way down, killed it outright but it didn't go to waste. :D
 
Met a real character down at Rye who talked non stop for over an hour and was an expert at everything. :rolleyes
He set up Middens suspension and showed me how to hang off the bike properly and get my knee down.
I've got to say, it was one of the most entertaining days I've ever had and me and Midden was crying with laughter
In all fairness, the man was very knowledgeable and we wasn't being ungrateful but, he just left himself open to the infamous Foccer pisstake.
I think he knew we was taking the piss but he took it very well........Well it's only fair isn't it.
 
We managed to escape for cod and chips and the man moved on to his next victim (who had short back and sides when we left them :lol
 
Had an equally good ride on the way home, avoiding all the traffic  and making the most of the twisties.
 
Got back to mine, cracked open a cider and Midden prepared our roadkill for the pot.
 
A good day. :)

Photos to follow, having trouble attaching them

Aweful looking long legged Rabbit? is that not a Hare???
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 11 July 2015, 08:36:42 am
Just testedd the Crafty plugger out on my way home. Cheers to Exup for his persistent advertising I was save hrs of waiting for rescue service  :D

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 11 July 2015, 10:00:52 am
Just testedd the Crafty plugger out on my way home. Cheers to Exup for his persistent advertising I was save hrs of waiting for rescue service  :D

Looks like that tyre's pretty much had it anyway.

Parked on a red line - you naughty boy  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 11 July 2015, 11:35:12 am
Just testedd the Crafty plugger out on my way home. Cheers to Exup for his persistent advertising I was save hrs of waiting for rescue service  :D

Looks like that tyre's pretty much had it anyway.

Parked on a red line - you naughty boy  :rolleyes

Midden....that tyre is like a flintstones wheel.

you could say that exupnut was plugging the brand
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 11 July 2015, 12:43:20 pm
you could say that exupnut was plugging the brand

So Neil, exupnut wasn't over-inflating his claims for them then?  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 11 July 2015, 02:35:45 pm
Just testedd the Crafty plugger out on my way home. Cheers to Exup for his persistent advertising I was save hrs of waiting for rescue service  :D

Looks like that tyre's pretty much had it anyway.

Parked on a red line - you naughty boy  :rolleyes

Midden....that tyre is like a flintstones wheel.

you could say that exupnut was plugging the brand
Dya reckon, I thought tyre was ok for a few k miles still.  Red line? Look at me the rebel ;)
Thanks for the pun/s  I was too 'tired' ;) to think this morning.   
Plugger was really quick and easy  I lost 15 psi in all which could have been reduced had I ignored instruction to put needle in hole first without the plug thread.
 I reckon the job would still be  good putting thread straight in and would've cost just a few psi.
Experienced feedback welcome on this
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 11 July 2015, 02:38:09 pm

 


Aweful looking long legged Rabbit? is that not a Hare???
you mean there was a Hare in my soup and I missed it  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 11 July 2015, 03:52:48 pm
Rode it .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Millietant on 11 July 2015, 05:19:33 pm
Been teaching our young lodger how to ride and took him out for the first time today (he was riding my son's ex-Rieju RS 50 which he sold to him). We kept to quiet lanes and the Fazer picked up a lot of farmers muck, but when I took a photo after we got home, the bike still looks clean-ish.


[Limit reached]
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 12 July 2015, 12:42:47 am
Over the top to leeds

2 and half hours via bury bacup tod scallyfax and the shithole that is Bradford

40 mind back :D

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 12 July 2015, 07:20:17 pm
Last night,7.0clock Leominster A44 to Worcester,to Stourport,Bewdley ,,had a cider outside a pub by the river and home 70miles,a great little route I found there,,and oh my god,,the blue flash is such fun to ride,,the high end power scares the shit outta me :eek

I sent this pic to the missus,i told her I was going to see my dad,,no I never,,haha,,,it is supposed to show my bike,the river and the pub,,,,but I got the typical reply from my wife "why you photographing that womans arse? "   lol ,, women??? :lol :lol :lol :lol


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Freck on 12 July 2015, 07:56:13 pm
Last night,7.0clock Leominster A44 to Worcester,to Stourport,Bewdley ,,had a cider outside a pub by the river and home 70miles,a great little route I found there,,and oh my god,,the blue flash is such fun to ride,,the high end power scares the shit outta me :eek

I sent this pic to the missus,i told her I was going to see my dad,,no I never,,haha,,,it is supposed to show my bike,the river and the pub,,,,but I got the typical reply from my wife "why you photographing that womans arse? "   lol ,, women??? :lol :lol :lol :lol
Gotta say, the arse was the first thing I noticed  :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 12 July 2015, 08:09:18 pm
 + 1 one that - thats a nice rear hugger  :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 12 July 2015, 08:13:59 pm
Didn't you point out the 2 for 1 deal.  You included 2 male arses on right of pic
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 12 July 2015, 08:56:08 pm
Last night,7.0clock Leominster A44 to Worcester,to Stourport,Bewdley ,,had a cider outside a pub by the river and home 70miles,a great little route I found there,,and oh my god,,the blue flash is such fun to ride,,the high end power scares the shit outta me :eek

I sent this pic to the missus,i told her I was going to see my dad,,no I never,,haha,,,it is supposed to show my bike,the river and the pub,,,,but I got the typical reply from my wife "why you photographing that womans arse? "   lol ,, women??? :lol :lol :lol :lol
Gotta say, the arse was the first thing I noticed  :rollin
:agree The arse on the right was the first thing I noticed also. :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 13 July 2015, 07:14:37 pm
As today was my day off and in spite of the crap weather , rode to Ilfracombe via Minehead  , Porlock , came back via Barnstaple , Taunton , M5 to Highbridge , back on the A38 and home , in places the roads were dry , the traffic wasn't too bad , the scenery along the coast was great and the Fazer just dealt with all effortlessly .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 13 July 2015, 07:17:04 pm
More pics.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 13 July 2015, 07:19:32 pm
More pics
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 13 July 2015, 07:21:04 pm
More pics
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 14 July 2015, 12:13:31 am
nice - shame about the shite weather

did clunker classic last year a39 was good even in diesel beemer  :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 14 July 2015, 06:34:02 pm
Woke up this morning with a focced back , did go to work , lasted 1/2 hour before I came home ,  I must be getting too old for all day in the saddle .
nice - shame about the shite weather

did clunker classic last year a39 was good even in diesel beemer  :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 14 July 2015, 06:36:17 pm
Yesterday before  I went for a ride , adjusted the clutch free play , and checked the tightness of the nuts on the new R6 shock .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevierst on 14 July 2015, 07:17:53 pm
Sold it. :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: youngsterbiker on 14 July 2015, 11:14:13 pm
rode 250 miles yesterday for charity. washed it today. want to ride her again tomorrow.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 15 July 2015, 12:03:58 am
nothing for two days - got labyrinthitis apparently

dont wanna get on bike

going away next week  :'(


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 15 July 2015, 11:22:25 am
Gonna take the day off again!!!......weather is way too good to be stuck indoors.....Glencoe and beyond ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 15 July 2015, 05:59:38 pm
Finally fitted my power commander 5....still havent done the computer side of it but cant wait.


Fitted near side mirror that i got from devilsyam....looking a bit more symetrical now.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 15 July 2015, 07:36:52 pm
Rode it!  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 15 July 2015, 10:09:24 pm
Finally fitted my power commander 5....still havent done the computer side of it but cant wait.


Fitted near side mirror that i got from devilsyam....looking a bit more symetrical now.

Did you ever get the fork springs for it?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 15 July 2015, 10:12:57 pm
Rode out to Squires cafe at Sherburn, place was heaving so after a quick pot of tea went up to the Sun Inn at Fewston, then back home, a nice 70 mile round trip.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 15 July 2015, 10:27:35 pm
Finally fitted my power commander 5....still havent done the computer side of it but cant wait.


Fitted near side mirror that i got from devilsyam....looking a bit more symetrical now.

Did you ever get the fork springs for it?


No o spent a bit too much and then i started using it a little bit so i dont wat it back off the road again so i think if i keep it next year ill get the springs done by the garage when it goes in for its mot etc.


Got it to a reasonable level now though by dropping down and jacking up....it is enjoyable now and flickable.


Hoping the PC5 will add a new dimension to things :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 15 July 2015, 10:33:35 pm
Rode out to Squires cafe at Sherburn, place was heaving so after a quick pot of tea went up to the Sun Inn at Fewston, then back home, a nice 70 mile round trip.


These kind of pics really show how varied biking is and how many different tastes there are....it would be boring if everyone owned the same.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 16 July 2015, 12:22:48 am
Went to Demerrock in Hoeselt, Belgium last Thursday, got back yesterday. Used the Fazer for one of the specific reasons I bought it for. Loaded up like a Spanish donkey, just got to drop the tank bag on and ride! Never missed a beat, comfy enough, fast enough and no real problems from the lack of an EXUP valve, a bit wooly when its cold at less than 3K, but no probs as long as you remember you cant whack the throttle at 1K revs and expect it to grunt away. Had a great time, drank lots of beer, watched some good bands, rode in some lovely weather (and some bad too) with me mates, relaxed continental motorways, courteous cage drivers, won 4th International club trophy, laughed till I cried more than once, strippers, good welcome from MC Hoeselt who run the gig, partying on hotel car parks on the way home, and we are going to do it all again next year, unless SWMBO lets me do the extended Northern Spain Do ive been planning for a couple of years. I would post more pics but photobucket is playing up. The wine glass on the back was placed there in the vain hope it would get back to Calais in one piece, it made it to Calais, but not in one piece, back to drinking wine out of plastic throwaway hotel cups then.


(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x157/Billybalthorpe1/MOB%20Belgium%202015/BILD0032.jpg) (http://s183.photobucket.com/user/Billybalthorpe1/media/MOB%20Belgium%202015/BILD0032.jpg.html)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 16 July 2015, 09:12:37 am
Rode out to Squires cafe at Sherburn, place was heaving so after a quick pot of tea went up to the Sun Inn at Fewston, then back home, a nice 70 mile round trip.


These kind of pics really show how varied biking is and how many different tastes there are....it would be boring if everyone owned the same.

Very true, there was everything from rat bikes, trikes, sports, tourers,full dress harleys to everything in between.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: AJM on 16 July 2015, 12:46:57 pm
Took it from Bridgend to Warrington (unfortunatly for a funeral) and back again, longest journey i,ve done so far and the bike (2000 600cc) was fab. Brimmed the tank and did 189 miles with a quarter left so mpg was better than hoped, filled up for return trip and got similar figures with some brisk riding in places.
 
A49 from Ross on Wye onwards which is a nice route but did A49/A483/A470 on the way back which in the sunshine was a great route.
 
Thought the Fazer might feel a little cramped after so many miles (6ft 3) but not at all, really comfy and plenty of power when i needed it, great bike......as we all know ;) .......and it's red :lol 
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Post by: Dead Eye on 16 July 2015, 03:38:34 pm
Braved removing the plugs from the 600 which all thankfully came out without any trauma... and discovered that my previous owner is again a complete muppet. Two different types of plugs used which probably explains the issues with rough running and being hard to start...

New ones on order for delivery tomorrow
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Post by: hairnet on 16 July 2015, 06:41:31 pm
put it in the for sale section...........
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Post by: red98 on 16 July 2015, 08:14:08 pm
Straightened up the 600 front end that should have been done with the recent accident repairs  :rolleyes
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Post by: stevie-g1968 on 16 July 2015, 09:49:13 pm
Painted the lump of pig iron that doubles as a main stand.
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Post by: Peasy on 17 July 2015, 08:04:55 am
Fully loaded ready for Brands BSB
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Post by: dazza on 17 July 2015, 09:29:15 pm
Went for a gentle little bimble in the sun, went home and cleaned and oiled the air filter
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Post by: unfazed on 17 July 2015, 09:38:58 pm
Fully loaded ready for Brands BSB

Have you the kitchen sink in there somewhere :eek , BSB is only on for the weekend :lol
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Post by: Dead Eye on 18 July 2015, 11:46:53 am
Went out for a gentle bimble... well, it was supposed to be gentle, but then my inner child got the better of me and for some reason the throttle stayed fairly wide open most of the way...

Only a quick outing and covered possibly 60 miles? Didn't really look, but was out for almost 2 hours so that seems about right :)

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Post by: dazza on 18 July 2015, 06:32:06 pm
Cleaned and copper slipped the exup valve, replaced bolts with stainless and adjusted the cable. No more rattle. :)
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Post by: Freck on 18 July 2015, 06:55:09 pm
SORN'd it today as I've had a letter from the DVLA.
Despite the fact that it's taxed and MOT'd but off the road while I tidy it up, they were going to fine me because it's not currently insured.  :rolleyes  Oh well, my mistake, thought I wouldn't need to insure it until it was back on the road.
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Post by: chaz on 18 July 2015, 08:45:26 pm
you can't have a bike taxed if it's not insured, because you (not you but a naughty boy) would ride a bike without insurance but wouldn't ride a bike without tax and insurance cos that would be very naughty and so it makes all the difference, like f**k
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Post by: downey on 18 July 2015, 11:50:54 pm
Headed out around West cork and over healy pass to kenmare and home for tea
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Post by: hairnet on 19 July 2015, 09:18:54 am
Thick sat nav on main roads sent here

Between biddulph and cheddleton near leek
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Post by: unfazed on 19 July 2015, 10:02:07 am
Whats wrong with that, it's a dual cabbage way :lol
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Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 19 July 2015, 02:45:31 pm
Thick sat nav on main roads sent here

Between biddulph and cheddleton near leek

I bet it gave you a chuckle though, eh?
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Post by: fatbloke62 on 19 July 2015, 07:57:12 pm
Dented tank on a sack truck manoeuvring bike around the garage ,pissed off is an understatement !!!
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Post by: stevie-g1968 on 19 July 2015, 08:57:38 pm
re fitted the lump of pig iron main stand.... foccin bolts!!!
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Post by: Anquetil on 20 July 2015, 06:36:26 pm
I took it to Buckley Tyres and had a rear Bridgestone T30 Evo fitted.
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Post by: slappy on 21 July 2015, 07:14:32 pm
Went to Ladybower Dam via Mortimer Road, gave my suspension and arse a good workout :eek, then up the Snake Pass and back down again for a pot of tea beside the reservoir.
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Post by: esetest on 22 July 2015, 06:34:02 pm
Washed it
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Post by: hairnet on 22 July 2015, 09:55:09 pm
Wash??  :rollin

Currently at Folkestone waiting for tunnel

It was fun filtering thru operation stack earlier
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Post by: hairnet on 22 July 2015, 10:49:34 pm
Yay I'm on only half hour late
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Post by: hairnet on 23 July 2015, 11:00:46 am
Boulogne heading for berck then across to ypres
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Post by: Anquetil on 23 July 2015, 02:57:11 pm
A ride over to Woods in Abergele to buy some waterproofs, then to Bylchau, Brenig, Cerrig, Bala for dinner by the lake. Home via Corwen, Bryneglwys, Llandegla. 106 miles.
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Post by: hairnet on 23 July 2015, 06:03:55 pm
At menin gate

Fazer parked on grote market if ya wanna steal it  :rollin

Irish pub for pint then back to b and b for tea
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Post by: hairnet on 23 July 2015, 09:50:40 pm
Thick sat nav on main roads sent here

Between biddulph and cheddleton near leek

I bet it gave you a chuckle though, eh?

I didn't mind as used to it but sprint tourer with full panniers with me didn't lol
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Post by: Grayo on 24 July 2015, 05:31:44 pm
Haven't actually fitted it yet but this just arrived from Copperdawg in USA. (http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy231/celticfisherman_photos/Junk/001_zps0xryzfjr.jpg) (http://s795.photobucket.com/user/celticfisherman_photos/media/Junk/001_zps0xryzfjr.jpg.html)
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Post by: Skippernick on 24 July 2015, 09:29:42 pm
Haven't actually fitted it yet but this just arrived from Copperdawg in USA. ([url]http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy231/celticfisherman_photos/Junk/001_zps0xryzfjr.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s795.photobucket.com/user/celticfisherman_photos/media/Junk/001_zps0xryzfjr.jpg.html[/url])



UMM What is it?
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Post by: noggythenog on 24 July 2015, 09:39:44 pm
Seat hump aint it......looks pucka




Shame its blue though :b
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Post by: fazerscotty on 25 July 2015, 09:43:22 am
Haven't actually fitted it yet but this just arrived from Copperdawg in USA. ([url]http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy231/celticfisherman_photos/Junk/001_zps0xryzfjr.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s795.photobucket.com/user/celticfisherman_photos/media/Junk/001_zps0xryzfjr.jpg.html[/url])



UMM What is it?


Would look awesome in RED  :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Post by: noggythenog on 25 July 2015, 08:29:08 pm
A little 40 mile evening ride after scoff.


Managed to remember a pic of Newgale campsit for Nick.....moderately busy at the moment though.
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Post by: hairnet on 25 July 2015, 09:28:16 pm
Rode from Eindhoven to Mannheim wet start and v windy meant 4 hours for 460 kms

Must a walked 10k getting lost in town

Lobbach for old weird car shit then ride to dusseldorf to stop as its halfway to the hook

Did classic remise too much old car porn and most of it for sale :D
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Post by: esetest on 26 July 2015, 02:04:46 pm
Rode it
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Post by: slappy on 26 July 2015, 03:57:06 pm
Fitted this black double bubble screen, £11.35 inc postage all the way from China, fits perfectly and feels as well made as the original Yamaha one.
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Post by: Jazoli on 27 July 2015, 10:05:58 am
Just wait till you try and clean it or polish it, it'll be covered in scratches, buy cheap buy twice in my experience with these screens.
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Post by: slappy on 27 July 2015, 04:50:13 pm
Just wait till you try and clean it or polish it, it'll be covered in scratches, buy cheap buy twice in my experience with these screens.

Original is scratched  all over, thats why I replaced it.
Besides that a second hand one that would probably be no better  than mine are about £25.
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Post by: AJM on 27 July 2015, 05:27:34 pm
Fitted my Chinese short levers and updated grips......£31 for the lot :D
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Post by: AJM on 27 July 2015, 05:31:28 pm
Another of my Chinese takeaway  :lol
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Post by: AJM on 27 July 2015, 05:34:25 pm
Oops.....i thought they so much better you could see em twice :rollin
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Post by: hairnet on 27 July 2015, 07:24:55 pm
20 mins from docking at Harwich

Quick spin to other side of Ipswich then zzzzz

Is the Norfolk coast fucked or OK to go for spin tomorrow??
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Post by: hairnet on 27 July 2015, 09:52:06 pm
Piece of shit fit for the bin and a metal container from biffa

 :rollin

Near Ipswich go up thru rural and then Linc's then Brigg then m62

The other pic is why  its chained to the bin
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Post by: hairnet on 28 July 2015, 11:05:59 am
Heading home via kings Lynn and lincolnshire
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Post by: hairnet on 28 July 2015, 05:25:52 pm
home

kin weather some was good some was shite


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Post by: downey on 28 July 2015, 11:44:41 pm
Sun came out so after work I Took some back roads from Cork to macroom two up with my stepson
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Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 29 July 2015, 03:31:42 pm
Left Me Julie in the garage and took my daughter for a blast into Eye, via the twisties, on Katie Em Elsiefor 640.
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Post by: johnakay on 29 July 2015, 05:14:36 pm
cheers bud gotta a stiff neck figuring your pics :lol






(http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6412.0;attach=19918;image)
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Post by: hairnet on 29 July 2015, 05:45:46 pm
had to really

weather was shite on saturday very windy - the bad stuff norfolk and suffolk got happened in holland germany on sat

this was on way back to dusseldorf after the weather cleared up - lucky as setting off the morning after to the hook for the boat it pissed down at leerdam and didnt stop so was lucky to do 70

had 185 kmh here before but new record  - bike was showing 151 mph :D
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Post by: Grahamm on 30 July 2015, 12:04:19 am
Got halfway through changing my sprockets and chain, but it turned out to be a hell of a lot more difficult than I'd expected!

Firstly it's a bugger of a job loosening the front sprocket nut with the tool Yamaha give you in the underseat kit, as there's barely enough clearance to get it in place, so you need to do a bit at the top between the frame and the gear linkage, then a bit underneath, then back to the top... (next time I'm going to buy a 32mm socket and a breaker bar!)

Then breaking the chain was a PITA as, for some reason the tool wouldn't push the pin right through, so eventually some wiggling with a flat-head screwdriver got it apart.

After that, getting the rear wheel off was also a bugger of a job as the axle wouldn't slide out easily (eventually I used the rubber mallet I normally use for tent pegs to bang it out!)

Then I had to look up a video on how to rejoin a chain because the instructions which came with the chain tool were incomprehensible and it took a long time before I was sure the joining link rivets were peened over enough so I kept checking with a set of calipers until the link was the same width as the other ones in the chain.

Finally I had to use the mallet again on the socket wrench to get the bolts on the rear sprocket to come loose, but then (as detailed elsewhere) I didn't know how to tighten the new ones sufficiently, and it was getting dark so I decided to call it a day at that point and finish off tomorrow!

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Post by: Dead Eye on 30 July 2015, 10:28:29 am
Totally forgot to post this up the other day

My 600 has been off the road pending various amounts of work to get it back to a half-decent running state. Nearly 2 years after taking it off the road, I finally got the engine running again after stripping the carbs down again and using the thou to jump it to get enough power to run the starter long enough to get the bike started.

It was rather reluctant, but eventually started with no choke and no throttle - it seemed to really not like either of these when starting (can anyone elaborate as to why?)

In the spirit of the forums, here are a few photos and videos :D

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzVEXtgtFAM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzVEXtgtFAM)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaMPi4q9xuo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaMPi4q9xuo)
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Post by: JoeRock on 30 July 2015, 11:23:56 am
Got halfway through changing my sprockets and chain, but it turned out to be a hell of a lot more difficult than I'd expected!

Firstly it's a bugger of a job loosening the front sprocket nut with the tool Yamaha give you in the underseat kit, as there's barely enough clearance to get it in place, so you need to do a bit at the top between the frame and the gear linkage, then a bit underneath, then back to the top... (next time I'm going to buy a 32mm socket and a breaker bar!)

Then breaking the chain was a PITA as, for some reason the tool wouldn't push the pin right through, so eventually some wiggling with a flat-head screwdriver got it apart.

After that, getting the rear wheel off was also a bugger of a job as the axle wouldn't slide out easily (eventually I used the rubber mallet I normally use for tent pegs to bang it out!)

Then I had to look up a video on how to rejoin a chain because the instructions which came with the chain tool were incomprehensible and it took a long time before I was sure the joining link rivets were peened over enough so I kept checking with a set of calipers until the link was the same width as the other ones in the chain.

Finally I had to use the mallet again on the socket wrench to get the bolts on the rear sprocket to come loose, but then (as detailed elsewhere) I didn't know how to tighten the new ones sufficiently, and it was getting dark so I decided to call it a day at that point and finish off tomorrow!


It's a lot more fun taking a chain apart wth an angle grinder you know  :lol
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Post by: Jazoli on 30 July 2015, 11:26:25 am
Serviced the exup valve, which meant drilling out the old snapped bolts, tapping new threads and removing the cable ties that had been used to take up the slack in the cables instead of the perfectly good adjusters, I hate buying used bikes at times. I have had to do this on nearly every Yamaha I have bought, at least I've got it down to a couple of hours now.
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Post by: Grahamm on 30 July 2015, 11:44:37 am
It's a lot more fun taking a chain apart wth an angle grinder you know  :lol

I don't doubt, alas I don't have one, only a Dremel which is ok for grinding the head of a rivet, but trying to cut the chain with it wasn't really going to happen :(
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Post by: slappy on 30 July 2015, 02:42:40 pm
Finally got around to fited the 2nd hand led rear light and clear indicator lenses.
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Post by: noggythenog on 30 July 2015, 02:48:13 pm
Very nice Slappy


Are the indicators also i tegrated into th rear light then?
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Post by: slappy on 30 July 2015, 03:12:59 pm
The led light does have indicators built in but as yet I have not wired them in, cannot decide whether to or not as they can only be seen from behind and not from the side which I understand is a possible mot fail.
I might do it and still keep the other indicators on as well but another thought that crossed my mind was the flash rate might alter with the led indicators plus the originals working through the same circuit.
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Post by: Anquetil on 30 July 2015, 03:28:20 pm
126 mile round trip to Castlewood cafe, Uttoxeter, and back, from Wrexham, via Audlem, Eccleshall, Stone, to meet some friends for dinner. Velocette arrived as I was leaving.
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Post by: lew600fazer on 30 July 2015, 05:57:23 pm
had to really

weather was shite on saturday very windy - the bad stuff norfolk and suffolk got happened in holland germany on sat

this was on way back to dusseldorf after the weather cleared up - lucky as setting off the morning after to the hook for the boat it pissed down at leerdam and didnt stop so was lucky to do 70

had 185 kmh here before but new record  - bike was showing 151 mph :D


Hairnet arre you saying 216kph =151mph or that was what the speedo was saying? 216 kph = 134 mph. looks as if you had a decent trip mind, shame you did not get decent weather all the way.

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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 30 July 2015, 08:14:44 pm
using the thou to jump it to get enough power to run the starter long enough to get the bike started.

It was rather reluctant, but eventually started with no choke and no throttle - it seemed to really not like either of these when starting


Inb4 "the thou won't start now"  :lol

Today, I did do the Wye Valley:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0277_zpshjq3k2us.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0277_zpshjq3k2us.jpg.html)

and Tintern Abbey:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0293_zpsgqtiubis.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0293_zpsgqtiubis.jpg.html)

Then off down to Caerphilly:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0312_zpsmmddn9qy.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0312_zpsmmddn9qy.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0347_zps3w5r35jt.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0347_zps3w5r35jt.jpg.html)

Had a bit of a play around the Brecons:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0352_zpssjrypni5.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0352_zpssjrypni5.jpg.html)

And then stopped at Raglan Castle on the way back:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0353_zpsiwkcqeos.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0353_zpsiwkcqeos.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0424_zpsxuzr2ino.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0424_zpsxuzr2ino.jpg.html)

Weather was kind all day, not much traffic about (are you listening Skippernick?  :pokefun  :lol ), about 320 miles covered. Booked in for new Pilot Road 2s tomorrow afternoon - ancient, crappy BT021s ( :eek) that came on the bike will soon be nothing but a bad memory  :D

Oh, and destroyed a Merc SL in a traffic light GP on the way home - think it's time I grew up  :b
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Post by: Grahamm on 30 July 2015, 08:45:49 pm
Almost finished the replacement of sprockets and chain, although getting the rear wheel back in place was a bugger of a job!

Unfortunately there's no way of tightening up the front sprocket nut with the Yamaha 32mm wrench, so I decided to get a socket one of those, but the nearby shop was out of stock, so I'll (finally!) finish it off tomorrow :-/
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Post by: Skippernick on 30 July 2015, 09:32:39 pm
using the thou to jump it to get enough power to run the starter long enough to get the bike started.

It was rather reluctant, but eventually started with no choke and no throttle - it seemed to really not like either of these when starting


Inb4 "the thou won't start now"  :lol

Today, I did do the Wye Valley:

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0277_zpshjq3k2us.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0277_zpshjq3k2us.jpg.html[/url])

and Tintern Abbey:

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0293_zpsgqtiubis.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0293_zpsgqtiubis.jpg.html[/url])

Then off down to Caerphilly:

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0312_zpsmmddn9qy.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0312_zpsmmddn9qy.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0347_zps3w5r35jt.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0347_zps3w5r35jt.jpg.html[/url])

Had a bit of a play around the Brecons:

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0352_zpssjrypni5.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0352_zpssjrypni5.jpg.html[/url])

And then stopped at Raglan Castle on the way back:

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0353_zpsiwkcqeos.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0353_zpsiwkcqeos.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0424_zpsxuzr2ino.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0424_zpsxuzr2ino.jpg.html[/url])

Weather was kind all day, not much traffic about (are you listening Skippernick?  :pokefun :lol ), about 320 miles covered. Booked in for new Pilot Road 2s tomorrow afternoon - ancient, crappy BT021s ( :eek ) that came on the bike will soon be nothing but a bad memory  :D

Oh, and destroyed a Merc SL in a traffic light GP on the way home - think it's time I grew up  :b



What did i do?


Nice pictures by the day, love the Wye Valley.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 30 July 2015, 09:40:09 pm

What did i do?


Sometimes i hate you Nick.

Memory of an elephant, me  ;)   :lol
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Post by: Skippernick on 31 July 2015, 06:55:47 am

What did i do?


Sometimes i hate you Nick.

Memory of an elephant, me  ;)   :lol


Ah i see, yes you aren't doing anything to persuade me otherwise!!  :lol
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Post by: Dead Eye on 31 July 2015, 09:54:53 am
using the thou to jump it to get enough power to run the starter long enough to get the bike started.

It was rather reluctant, but eventually started with no choke and no throttle - it seemed to really not like either of these when starting

Inb4 "the thou won't start now"  :lol

Haha, thankfully I thought of that and had the thou running whilst it was helping boost the 600. It's been my daily workhorse this week as the car ran out of fuel... and I ran out of money ;)
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Post by: red98 on 31 July 2015, 11:51:38 am
Fitted a new fork seal to the mighty thou.....time for a test ride     :lol
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Post by: esetest on 31 July 2015, 12:03:03 pm
Rode to the Halifax Bank , and was told loudly by one of the battleaxe cashiers  to remove my open face  helmet even though my face could clearly be seen .
Rode to Harrow road to sign off a job .
Rode to Vauxhall dealers on Avon street to get a new near side mirror insert £78 , customer next to me said go to a motor factors opposite Ashton Gate  , where you can get the glass for £ 10 , so that is where I will be heading .
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Post by: esetest on 31 July 2015, 05:43:40 pm
Rode too rent office to pay rent.
Rode to GS motor factors to get the mirror insert £20 ..
Rode to Nationwide to show ID for new account.
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Post by: fazerscotty on 31 July 2015, 09:44:00 pm
Telford to Gloucester and return.

Nice early morning run, loads of cool air, Gen 1 running like a dream, speeds varying between 60 (A roads) and 90 (Motorway) - pulling 60mpg average.

Sweeet  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 31 July 2015, 11:02:45 pm
How the hell do you get 60 mpg out of your Gen1 :| Most I've ever got is low 50's!! My average is mid-40s :'(
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Post by: lew600fazer on 01 August 2015, 11:12:25 am
Fitted new oil feeders to my V system (the nozzles and the dual block) When  it was originally fitted by a dealer the inside chain one was rubbing on the sprocket, sorted now. Scott oilers know how to charge for a couple of bits of plastic that's for sure.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 01 August 2015, 01:26:46 pm
How the hell do you get 60 mpg out of your Gen1 :| Most I've ever got is low 50's!! My average is mid-40s :'(


Yeah i thought that i get 55mpg out of my 600!!
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Post by: Dead Eye on 01 August 2015, 06:13:44 pm
Well I spent a little time messing around with the cage this morning but then cracked on with working on the Gen1. Got a couple more things done than I had initially planned

Carburettors Balanced
New Fuel Filter
Check, Remove and re-grease the EXUP Valve
Cleaned the nose cone due to excessive fly build-up :lol
Checked tyre pressures (36F / 42R)
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Post by: downey on 01 August 2015, 07:18:25 pm

had a nice spin around east cork today ,watergrasshill to rathcormac to lismore up over the vee and on to clonmel to carrig on suir and down to the water fall at mahon falls,drove right up to it much to the dissaproval of some tired walkers  :lol back along to dungarvan for food on the quayside and home with a full belly
happy out as i know the rain is on the way  :'(
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Post by: Dead Eye on 01 August 2015, 09:03:38 pm
That's a nice looking bike downey
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Post by: downey on 01 August 2015, 09:20:32 pm
 :thumbup   cheers dead eye very happy with the finished look ,,must say between the pipes and the gold she gets a lot more attention these days  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 01 August 2015, 10:44:05 pm
vee wins :D

never been to it on the fazer

wont get the chance now  :(
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Post by: lew600fazer on 01 August 2015, 11:36:40 pm
Last time I rode this road CV712 we were dodging a forest fire and the Guardia Civil politely told us to feck off. Not that we needed any telling. That was about 6 weeks back. I tis nice to see mother nature repairing the damage. Amazing really when you consider we have had practically no rain for months on end until this week.
I left it late to go for a run 17.00 hrs and had the roads to myself as all the folks on holiday were no doubt knocking back the vino during happy hour.
This is just above the village of Pego, Val de Ebo North Costa Blanca.
Sorry about the Pizza box but needs must for the camera gear. You can just see the new lowered front foot rest pegs. Someone asked me if they affect the ground clearance much. Well found out today they do. As I was on my own decided to have a bit of fun, kept scuffing the side of my boots which was a rarity for me before on the standard pegs. But at least I can ride the bike again in reasonable comfort did just on 100 miles.
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Post by: lew600fazer on 01 August 2015, 11:56:13 pm
Just a few more pics from todays run, was nice today especially up in the mountains. It had been raining and the smells from the trees etc! really refreshing. We have been having a heat wave now for well over a month averaging 33/37 degrees today it was 26/28 degrees.
The last pic is the Ifach rock just by Calpe
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 02 August 2015, 11:49:30 am
How the hell do you get 60 mpg out of your Gen1 :| Most I've ever got is low 50's!! My average is mid-40s :'(


Yeah i thought that i get 55mpg out of my 600!!

Smoothness is the key - carrying speed and energy for as long as possible into corners, no sudden acceleration or braking, a scottoiler helps and I'm running the tyres at 2psi over standard (according to my gauge).
if I'm out with the wife and shes on her VT750, then I'll easily get into the 70's.
This is a standard bike (apart from a Viper can).
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 02 August 2015, 04:47:35 pm
Just got back from a 160 mile round trip and averaged 55mpg, which is the norm for the way I ride.
I went to Castlewood Cafe, Uttoxeter, via Horseshoe Pass, Llangollen,Market Drayton, Stone.
Very quiet roads once I left North Wales. Saw hundreds of bikers, heading possibly to the Bike Show in Llangollen.
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Post by: Andy FZS on 02 August 2015, 08:00:38 pm
Reading the Mpg figures I'm guessing 40-50mpg for a 1000 and 60mpg for the 600. I know I regularly got 60mpg from my 600 and currently get close to 50mpg from my 1000. OR am I wrong again....
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Post by: pilninggas on 02 August 2015, 08:21:51 pm
Early start (5am) - Blasted down to Portsmouth took the ferry to Cherbourg. Now in Nantes. Should be in San Sebastian by mid afternoon tomorrow.
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Post by: esetest on 02 August 2015, 08:29:05 pm
Early start (5am) - Blasted down to Portsmouth took the ferry to Cherbourg. Now in Nantes. Should be in San Sebastian by mid afternoon tomorrow.
San Sebastian / Donostia is a beautiful city , the old town is worth checking out as is the Irish bar . I worked there for 2months back in the 90s , happy days .
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Post by: Pickle on 02 August 2015, 10:41:09 pm
Glasgow to Helmsley via the lakes yesterday then back home this morning. Arse like a burst couch!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 02 August 2015, 10:51:34 pm
I rode my bike around south midlands with a bunch of loons for about 200 miles with my bike going up my arse on every one of the 62,000 bumps in our shitty rough roads and now my bum hurts.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: hairnet on 03 August 2015, 12:15:11 am
rode it to station to get train to lahhhhndan then did this with the replacement :D


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 03 August 2015, 06:53:25 am
Nice ride,,you rode past my house,Leominster A49,,i was out tough with the lofos
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 03 August 2015, 01:21:56 pm
How the hell do you get 60 mpg out of your Gen1 :| Most I've ever got is low 50's!! My average is mid-40s :'(


Yeah i thought that i get 55mpg out of my 600!!

Smoothness is the key - carrying speed and energy for as long as possible into corners, no sudden acceleration or braking, a scottoiler helps and I'm running the tyres at 2psi over standard (according to my gauge).
if I'm out with the wife and shes on her VT750, then I'll easily get into the 70's.
This is a standard bike (apart from a Viper can).

Yeah I forget that mine is Ivanised...

Did 47.7 MPG on my way to the Lofo's ride... and then 41.4 MPG on my way back... woops
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Post by: Grayo on 03 August 2015, 05:40:34 pm
Woohoo !!


This has just arrived.


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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 03 August 2015, 08:39:10 pm
Did my favourite bit of the Charlbury TT....3 times  :lol
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Post by: Grayo on 04 August 2015, 03:46:59 pm
And finally got round to fitting it today.


Well pleased with the quality.



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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Millietant on 04 August 2015, 06:10:42 pm
Went for a ride out with Liz and our youngest on the 2 Fazers and the Aprillia. Took in bits of Leicestershire, Northants, Oxfordshire and Warks - stopping off in Chipping Norton for a late afternoon snack (at Bitter and Twisted - great food, actually fantastic food, not cheap, but worth it on the day) and a pic.

Great roads, about 150 miles with lots of sunshine and the temperature was just right.

Liz and me in Chipping, outside B & T.


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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 04 August 2015, 08:27:57 pm
Sunshine :eek Whats that :'(
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Post by: slappy on 05 August 2015, 09:11:11 pm
Went through Burnsall, Aysgarth using as many back roads as I could, stopped in Hawes for a bacon butty :)

Got there about 12, saw a silver gen1 1000 and a blue boxeye with yellow wheels, anyone on here?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 06 August 2015, 07:46:30 pm
Gloucester and back on a mixture of roads - was going to take a picture next to a WWII machine gun emplacement near Gloucester Airport on the way but forgot in the run of corners on that particular stretch.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mark g on 06 August 2015, 08:51:12 pm
Cleaned it after a wet run into wales, fitted HID lighting kit, fitted LED stop and tail light bulbs and promptly removed them cause there no better (a little worse in fact) than the STD bulbs especially the brake lights. Re-fitted the Renetec rack back on. Just need to try the HID lights out now
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Post by: noggythenog on 06 August 2015, 09:17:46 pm
Cleaned it after a wet run into wales




Sounds like the biking equivalent of wiping your nob on the curtains :lol
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Post by: mark g on 06 August 2015, 09:28:57 pm
 :rollin
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Post by: downey on 06 August 2015, 10:14:05 pm
A big yellow light was in the sky today  :lol so i Washed and polished it even done me down pipes all in preparation for heading to the ulster gp tomorrow  :D let's hope the  yellow light hangs around for a bit  :rolleyes
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Post by: unfazed on 06 August 2015, 10:19:17 pm
I love the rear indicators :lol
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Post by: downey on 06 August 2015, 10:44:46 pm
 :rollin :rollin :rollin ah yes the indicator saga continues ,, :lol      :'( :wall
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Post by: fazerscotty on 07 August 2015, 08:32:31 pm
Telford to Nottingham and back. Departed at that magic time when the only thing on the roads is tarmac, nice & dry, with nice cool air cramming into the carbs  :D .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 07 August 2015, 11:02:21 pm
Headed to Northern Ireland for the ulster gp tomorrow and hit the big 40 on the way,, all the while being followed by some weird old guy on a much slower fazer  :lol
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Post by: unfazed on 09 August 2015, 12:59:30 am
That  weird old guy on the much slower Fazer was more than capable of keeping up with that auld Ivanised yoke :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: t140 on 09 August 2015, 08:34:46 am
Went to the ulster gp, up at 00:45 down to Cairnryan for the 4 'o'clock ferry arrived at 6:15 went up to the circuit and had a walk round the paddocks before heading up to the hairpin to park up, watched the racing between tornagrough and the hairpin, had to bump start the bike heading back to the ferry, left the parking lights on for 8 hours, but made it on time for the 19:30 ferry back to Cairnryan a wet run home and bed about midnight, a long day. dont know the name yet of the rider who lost his yet RIP it can be a cruel sport.
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Post by: CharlieDee on 09 August 2015, 08:53:09 pm
Well gutted the CAT out gave her a blast down the road.... She now screams above 8k revs...  :rollin  Washed polished and did some detailed cleaning in the nooks and crannies... Looking forward to my PCV and extras arriving this week....  :smokin
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Post by: noggythenog on 09 August 2015, 10:31:42 pm
Well gutted the CAT out gave her a blast down the road.... She now screams above 8k revs...  :rollin  Washed polished and did some detailed cleaning in the nooks and crannies... Looking forward to my PCV and extras arriving this week....  :smokin


Gen 2???
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: CharlieDee on 10 August 2015, 07:46:48 am
Well gutted the CAT out gave her a blast down the road.... She now screams above 8k revs...  :rollin  Washed polished and did some detailed cleaning in the nooks and crannies... Looking forward to my PCV and extras arriving this week....  :smokin


Gen 2???


Yussss.... Had to have one... Gen 1 was ok... But the Gen 2 is a right machine!!  :lol
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Post by: pilninggas on 10 August 2015, 09:02:10 pm
Rode from Fisterra to Lisbon partly; minor roads, partly autopiste. On to the Algarve tomorrow. A couple of days there.
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Post by: Skippernick on 10 August 2015, 10:38:42 pm
Replaced the fork seals and the gundge in the forks with nice clean green 15w oil.
Test ride to work tomorrow.  :)
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Post by: Grahamm on 11 August 2015, 12:28:38 am
I didn't have time to post this before, but yesterday back-marked a Ride Out from Wickham Square to Goodwood Airfield and back to Loomies :)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 11 August 2015, 09:22:27 am
Weekend just gone: Rode it to BCF BBQ at Glanaman in Wales. Led a ride out and converted more folks to the joys of riding Welsh roads. Got trashed. Rode it home. Not recovered yet. 
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Post by: esetest on 11 August 2015, 03:54:47 pm
Rode out by Longleat via the Mendips and came back via Hinton  Charterhouse and Chew Valley Lake .
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Post by: NorthWestern on 11 August 2015, 03:59:10 pm
Fixed my broken wing mirror knuckle, fixed my top box mounting plate...
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Post by: Grayo on 11 August 2015, 04:11:48 pm
Finally got round to getting a new rear tyre fitted after my puncture the Sunday before last. Nice new Michelin Pilot Power 3.
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Post by: fazerscotty on 12 August 2015, 09:45:30 pm
Got to join in with the "yesterday's" I'm afraid - yesterday, went from Albrighton to Shobdon (Work), then down through "Slim Willy's" town to Worcester and then back to Albrighton.
Today, Albrighton to Shobdon, then at midday took a quick trip across to Gloucester (Through SlimWillyVille) and back to Albrighton - all in an honest days work......... ;)
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Post by: slimwilly on 14 August 2015, 10:55:06 am
Haha, fazerscotty you must call in for a cup of tea,,unfortunaltly the other night I had to turn Mr Crisp away as I was out bowling,,never mind he can stop a the garage.lol
I am on the sharp bend on the exit of Aston,A49, house Is 8 feet from the side of the road, a white one.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 14 August 2015, 12:27:10 pm
Haha, fazerscotty you must call in for a cup of tea,,unfortunaltly the other night I had to turn Mr Crisp away as I was out bowling,,never mind he can stop a the garage.lol
I am on the sharp bend on the exit of Aston,A49, house Is 8 feet from the side of the road, a white one.

Fancy being out when I'm passing by and in need of a cuppa. Inconsiderate sod  :lol

I didn't bother posting about the ride I did that day in here as it was just another 400 mile day out in the sunshine in Wales when everyone else was at work  :b :evil :D
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Post by: slimwilly on 14 August 2015, 01:28:12 pm
ooh, sorry , bad timing...Next time.

Might get out Sunday myself
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Post by: dazza on 14 August 2015, 02:16:17 pm
Might be down your way Sunday Slim. Will let you know.....
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 14 August 2015, 02:32:25 pm
ooh, sorry , bad timing...Next time.

Might get out Sunday myself

Might be down your way Sunday Slim. Will let you know.....

Now that's interesting. Might take the tent to Llandovery tomorrow, looks like most of Wales will have dry weather 'til at least Tuesday. Got any plan for where you might head to?
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Post by: Grayo on 14 August 2015, 03:10:18 pm
Hmmmmm........ :D
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Post by: slimwilly on 14 August 2015, 04:02:51 pm
Ok Dazza , will do the family stuff tomorrow just incase you show,,be good, could have a mini meet and a bimble around,,,and there is no chance at all of two yellow bikes turning up is there,lol

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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 14 August 2015, 04:51:45 pm
and there is no chance at all of two yellow bikes turning up is there,lol

Don't worry, been down the Newtown road 2 or 3 times on this one, and it had no inclination to do the yellow bike equivalent of cock it's leg to mark the territory  :lol
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Post by: slimwilly on 14 August 2015, 06:35:22 pm
Steady up young man !!!!haha,, you could camp at mine !
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Post by: red98 on 14 August 2015, 07:05:37 pm
Used the boxeye for work and got a 18 mile soaking on the way home   :\
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 14 August 2015, 07:15:18 pm
Steady up young man !!!!haha,, you could camp at mine !

Are you offering a fry-up every morning? 
I phoned Erwlon campsite in Llandovery - they've got room for 4 nights. West End Café for breakfast every morning, then straight out on the great roads  :D
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Post by: devilsyam on 14 August 2015, 08:18:59 pm
I'll get the rescue van ready
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Post by: youngsterbiker on 14 August 2015, 08:48:15 pm
Went on a 950 mile journey around north west scotland, came home and the next day accompanied andrew lawsons family home.
If you dident know, he was a road bike racer who dies in ireland last week. Very emotional ride.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 14 August 2015, 09:27:56 pm
I'll get the rescue van ready

Hmmm... :think

Can you fit a bed in that van?

Devilsyam Support Crew for the Nick Crisp Long Way Round (Wales) adventure tour - MacGregor and Boorman eat your hearts out  :lol
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Post by: noggythenog on 14 August 2015, 09:37:45 pm
I'll get the rescue van ready

Hmmm... :think

Can you fit a bed in that van?

Devilsyam Support Crew for the Nick Crisp Long Way Round (Wales) adventure tour - MacGregor and Boorman eat your hearts out  :lol


Sorry...Wales is now closed....im working
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 14 August 2015, 09:42:54 pm
4 days of fine Welsh roads with good weather Noggy. Wish you were here?  :lol
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Post by: noggythenog on 14 August 2015, 09:47:32 pm
4 days of fine Welsh roads with good weather Noggy. Wish you were here?  :lol


What is this mythical dry place called Wales




I will be saying my rain dance prayers for you
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Post by: slimwilly on 14 August 2015, 10:14:47 pm
I'll get the rescue van ready


hahahahahaha,, Luke you made me spit my cider out,,,brilliant
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Post by: Fazerider on 15 August 2015, 09:15:04 am
Took another picture of the clocks.


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Post by: fazerscotty on 15 August 2015, 11:38:54 am
Washed it ready to go to the Raven in the morning for breakfast.
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Post by: CharlieDee on 15 August 2015, 06:17:29 pm
Well I've fitted and modded the following on my gen2 today... PCV, lars air box mod, O2 optimiser, copperdawgs flies, blocked AIS and k&n... And she pulls like a train.... Now need some dyno time... Booked in for next Saturday... Happy days!!  :lol 
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Post by: noggythenog on 15 August 2015, 08:29:12 pm
Went on a 950 mile journey around north west scotland, came home and the next day accompanied andrew lawsons family home.
If you dident know, he was a road bike racer who dies in ireland last week. Very emotional ride.

well done mate, good support and allot of miles 8)
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Post by: noggythenog on 15 August 2015, 08:30:32 pm
Well I've fitted and modded the following on my gen2 today... PCV, lars air box mod, O2 optimiser, copperdawgs flies, blocked AIS and k&n... And she pulls like a train.... Now need some dyno time... Booked in for next Saturday... Happy days!!  :lol

thought youd be happy 8)....how did you get the old flies off???...think I mushed a couple of my screws and then I gave up :\

what map are you running on the PC5 at the moment?
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Post by: pilninggas on 15 August 2015, 08:45:25 pm
Rode up the Pico Veleta in the Sierra Nevada. Its closef to motor vehicles at 8500ft which is a shame. But wow what a road - as good at Monte Giovo and Gavia.

Also the Alcataz to Albacete road; sensational.
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Post by: Grayo on 15 August 2015, 09:05:39 pm
Well I've fitted and modded the following on my gen2 today... PCV, lars air box mod, O2 optimiser, copperdawgs flies, blocked AIS and k&n... And she pulls like a train.... Now need some dyno time... Booked in for next Saturday... Happy days!!  :lol

how did you get the old flies off???...think I mushed a couple of my screws and then I gave up :\


Easy enough if you heat the screws up before trying to undo them as they're held in with threadlock. I did mine today. Heated the screws up with a soldering iron.
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Post by: noggythenog on 15 August 2015, 10:03:46 pm
Well I've fitted and modded the following on my gen2 today... PCV, lars air box mod, O2 optimiser, copperdawgs flies, blocked AIS and k&n... And she pulls like a train.... Now need some dyno time... Booked in for next Saturday... Happy days!!  :lol

how did you get the old flies off???...think I mushed a couple of my screws and then I gave up :\


Easy enough if you heat the screws up before trying to undo them as they're held in with threadlock. I did mine today. Heated the screws up with a soldering iron.

cheers Gra...yeh I heated up a big screwdriver and then held it on for a few seconds but I suspect it wasn't good enough and mainly that my screwdrivers weren't small enough.....im loathe to attempt it again this year now
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Post by: red98 on 16 August 2015, 12:46:09 pm
Took the thou for a spin around the oxfordshire country side looking for a combine harvester   :rolleyes...stopped at "H"s for a bit of brekkie and bumped into FAZER390 showing off his super clean gen 1....good to see you again jason, hope you have a good day, I expect a full report later with piccies  ;)
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Post by: redfox1 on 16 August 2015, 01:11:02 pm
Cleaned it!
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Post by: slimwilly on 17 August 2015, 07:16:31 am
Yesterday, met up with Dazza, in beautiful Herefordshire,

rode the A44 to Crossgates and met up with Nick Crisp,,bacon sarnies were ordered,,route sorted and off.

Did the TT to Newtown,then Nick picked a cracker of a scenic route over the mountains,stunning views.

Out to the coast,Mclnthlth,,haha,,spelt wrong,,,then down towards Aberystwyth and back along the A44 to crossgates.

Good weather ,not hot though,
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Post by: noggythenog on 17 August 2015, 07:54:28 am
I recognise that resorvoir slim, big steep hill to get to that view point, you take the road from llanidloes....you must have done the mountain road to machyncleth then very nice
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Post by: slimwilly on 17 August 2015, 12:29:07 pm
Yes , that's the one,,lovely views, where were you,we kept looking ?
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Post by: noggythenog on 17 August 2015, 01:04:40 pm
Yes , that's the one,,lovely views, where were you,we kept looking ?


Hmmmm....foccin working as usual......gotta keep the cash flow flowing......just spending it too fast...like last nights purchase of a mountain board for when im out pushing the pram :lol ......need to invest in the additional brake kit.......anyway.soon betime for winter hibernation though so need to get out there some more.


Yeh me & pilgo did that road it was lovely


Then another time just passed that resorvoir i took the wrong turning to the mountain road and ended up down some goat track.


Dazza will be getting a Welsh passport soon hes becoming an addict
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Post by: slimwilly on 17 August 2015, 05:27:20 pm
That's nothing,,Nick Crisp has a Welsh accent now
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Post by: fazerscotty on 18 August 2015, 09:02:20 pm
Scrubbed the new PR 2's in with a runacross to Slimwillyland.
Only had one moment when I pushed a little to hard going into and out of a corner  :lol :lol
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Post by: slimwilly on 19 August 2015, 07:24:35 am
Go steady , our hedges are already full of holes !!!!lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 19 August 2015, 08:57:35 pm
Rode over to Erwlon campsite at Llandovery on Saturday, met with slim and dazza on Sunday for a good ride, then enjoyed two more days of good riding weather in Wales before heading home in the pissing rain today. I'll let the pictures do the talking:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0563_zps5kagzy5u.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0563_zps5kagzy5u.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Frosties on 19 August 2015, 09:43:36 pm
Nick - yourself, Slim, Dazza and Red always seem to be out and about. You all retired or on the sick  :lol   


Oh, and I'm now coveting the bike of FAZER390  :rollin below    Stunning doesn't come close.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 19 August 2015, 10:25:38 pm
Fitted a new exhaust, sounds amazing, and when I took out the baffle, it sounds even more amazing ;-)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 19 August 2015, 10:36:03 pm
Nick - yourself, Slim, Dazza and Red always seem to be out and about. You all retired or on the sick  :lol   


Oh, and I'm now coveting the bike of FAZER390  :rollin below    Stunning doesn't come close.






RETIRED......cheeky foccer   :lol..........no not retierd, work long weeks,47hrs +6 hours travelling......my fazer time is my great escape, at my age mortage is paid off, kids grown up, dont owe a penny to anyone , all monies I earn now is mine, all mine   :lol
   FROSTIES ive just noticed your location, close to me, how come youve not been out on one of the lofo's ride outs ?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Frosties on 19 August 2015, 11:32:55 pm
Nick - yourself, Slim, Dazza and Red always seem to be out and about. You all retired or on the sick  :lol   


Oh, and I'm now coveting the bike of FAZER390  :rollin below    Stunning doesn't come close.






RETIRED......cheeky foccer   :lol ..........no not retierd, work long weeks,47hrs +6 hours travelling......my fazer time is my great escape, at my age mortage is paid off, kids grown up, dont owe a penny to anyone , all monies I earn now is mine, all mine   :lol
   FROSTIES ive just noticed your location, close to me, how come youve not been out on one of the lofo's ride outs ?
The way it should be at your age - only 4 yrs behind you and a different story - like a fool I started over again  :wall .


Lofos rideout? Never been asked, invited or considered  :'( .
To be honest, keep forgetting about the ride out section - will keep an eye on it Red  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 19 August 2015, 11:56:25 pm
Red: know the feeling "owing nothing to anybody" great isn't it :thumbup :lol

Frosties: some fellows never get sense  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 20 August 2015, 12:00:54 am
Calling Nick Crisp, how do you manage to put so many photos up?  I thought it was limited to 4 per post
Picture kinda related
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 20 August 2015, 06:48:49 am
Nick - yourself, Slim, Dazza and Red always seem to be out and about. You all retired or on the sick  :lol   


Oh, and I'm now coveting the bike of FAZER390  :rollin below    Stunning doesn't come close.






RETIRED......cheeky foccer   :lol ..........no not retierd, work long weeks,47hrs +6 hours travelling......my fazer time is my great escape, at my age mortage is paid off, kids grown up, dont owe a penny to anyone , all monies I earn now is mine, all mine   :lol
   FROSTIES ive just noticed your location, close to me, how come youve not been out on one of the lofo's ride outs ?
The way it should be at your age - only 4 yrs behind you and a different story - like a fool I started over again  :wall .


Lofos rideout? Never been asked, invited or considered  :'( .
To be honest, keep forgetting about the ride out section - will keep an eye on it Red  :thumbup










ah........once is enough for me   :rolleyes :rolleyes ....your more than welcome on the ride outs,usually the first sunday of the month,not sure what we are doing in sept though....will PM you a reminder  :) [size=78%]  [/size]
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 20 August 2015, 06:51:49 am
Red: know the feeling "owing nothing to anybody" great isn't it :thumbup :lol

Frosties: some fellows never get sense  :lol








oh yessssss.......there are some advantages to being "above average age"   :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 20 August 2015, 07:24:23 am
Dazza, I guess he is not using "additional options" to add pics, he is just adding,pasteing links.

Nick great pic's, now where is that castle?, I see what you mean about on a cliff.

And the bridge,,not Menai?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 20 August 2015, 08:36:16 am
Dazza, I use photobucket as the hosting site, so can post as many as I want.

The castle on the cliff top is Carreg Cennan, at the western end of the Brecon Beacons. The bridge is the Menai suspension bridge, seen from Anglesey. The 2nd castle is Beaumaris on Anglesey.

The highest pass in Wales is one I was tipped off to - turn off the A470 at Dinas Mawddwy, just south of Dolgellau. The road goes over the pass and brings you out near Bala. Only a single track road, no good for speed merchants, but great for scenery and peace and quiet.

The photo of my bike near the sharp bend with mountain range in the background is the B4391. Turn off the A4212 halfway along, between Bala and Trawsfynydd, and it takes you to Ffestiniog. A brilliant road that twists and winds it's way over and around the hills in the middle of nowhere. Quiet, empty, good surface (ish). No one up there.

I love roads like the 483 to Newtown, but if I stuck to those, I'd pretty soon lose my license, so I head for the mountain roads more now. No police, no traffic, and great scenery. I tried some new ones this time; some were good, others just turned out to be very narrow country tracks, bumpy, hemmed in by trees and hedges. Still a few more to explore yet  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 20 August 2015, 11:05:19 am
Nick, how many miles have you covered already on Hedgetrimmer 4?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 20 August 2015, 11:27:44 am
Nick, how many miles have you covered already on Hedgetrimmer 4?

I rode this bike for the first time on 21st June. Since then, I have covered just short of 6000 miles, no commuting  8)

On this Wales trip, some numpty reset trip 2 by accident (who could that have been?  :rolleyes ), which I was planning to use to total the mileage on this trip, but reckon I did about 1000.

Oh, and this is  :faz 5 - never been in a hedge yet (yeah, I know, give it time  :lol ), so technically, I am hedgetrimmer, not the bike  ;)

In fact, mods, can I change my user name to hedgetrimmer? Might as well, never going to be allowed to forget it anyway  :rolleyes  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 20 August 2015, 11:44:34 am
What ever makes you happy,   nice pic's.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Val on 21 August 2015, 01:33:30 am
People do rides out. Track days. Touring to France.

I have dropped my bike in the garage today  :'(

In my defence It was not full blown drop. It was more like gentle lowering it to rest offside. No drama.

Except me sitting there in disbelieve and smelling the petrol making nice little puddle on the floor. Because I just have been to the petrol station and filled the tank to the top  :'(

To add to humiliation it was too close to the wall so I needed to call the neigbour with the R1 to come and help me to get it up  :'(

Why oh Why?  :rollin


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Val on 21 August 2015, 01:34:37 am
People do rides out. Track days. Touring to France.

I have dropped my bike in the garage today  :'(

In my defence It was not full blown drop. It was more like loosing ballance gentle slow mo lowering it to rest offside. No drama.

Except me sitting there in disbelieve and smelling the petrol making nice little puddle on the floor. Because I just have been to the petrol station and filled the tank to the top  :'(

To add to humiliation it was too close to the wall so I needed to call the neigbour with the R1 to come and help me to get it up  :'(

Why oh Why?  :rollin

And the wife was 5 minutes later what the foc is that smell?? Seriously??
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilninggas on 21 August 2015, 12:55:10 pm
Not today, but just uploaded:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv2Pet-Iy50&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lv2Pet-Iy50&feature=youtu.be)

Riding down the Pico de Veleta in the Sierra Nevada.

Apologies for the swearing at the idiot who sits on their brakes as I come up behind them (why?) and for the daft whistling (i was listening to some music).
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 21 August 2015, 03:46:52 pm
Went to Fowlers , to get oil and filter , then came home and changed oil and filter .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 21 August 2015, 09:00:47 pm
People do rides out. Track days. Touring to France.

I have dropped my bike in the garage today - petrol making nice little puddle on the floor.


Thats the bike pissing itself at you being a twat


(we have all been there )
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: 7omly on 21 August 2015, 09:31:10 pm
Dropped the fecker on a diesel spill at the approach to a roundabout.
Actually it was late on Wednesday night but I've  been nursing bruises the size of dinner plates up till now.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 21 August 2015, 10:21:19 pm
Took my American daughter in-laws sister on an Irish scenic tour of West Cork and Kerry today (210 Miles in total)
Including Irelands answer to the Alpine Passes  :lol
What a change for her from the flat straight roads of Florida  :lol

Great spin, faster I went the happier she was  :thumbup


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 22 August 2015, 03:40:28 pm
Washed and polished it .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 23 August 2015, 12:14:42 pm
Rode the thou to the ace cafe for brekkie.....beat the rain home   :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Val on 23 August 2015, 04:07:31 pm
Gave a way to a cyclist that got stuck in the middle of the road when trying to overtake a queue of cars on a traffic lights and the lights got green.

I've got back in the queue and slowed all them down so she can gets back safely on the left side.

She was shocked. Apprently not many bikes doing braaap are willing to do that  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 23 August 2015, 05:33:42 pm
Got geared up to go for a run but it started to rain so I went home and uploaded some video footage from my Wales trip with Slim and Nick Crisp.
Short clip of the run up to Llyn Clywedog Reservior. Was going to upload the clip from Crossgates to Newtown but at 17.47 you get a clear view of Mr Crisps reg number and ....well, I'm not grassing him up  :lol
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10206519216874380 (https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10206519216874380)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 23 August 2015, 06:46:18 pm
Nice one Dazza,, god memorys of August 2015
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: taylor on 23 August 2015, 06:52:55 pm
left wales in the rain, headed north , Hereford up towards shrewsbury , the rain stopped after about 10 miles, got up as far as brigenorth , lovely day out then about two, here comes the rain again, :'( I thought they never had rain in England, seen a wasp fazer like nick crisp,s old one, up there, about 11, o,clock,
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 23 August 2015, 07:45:31 pm
Nice one Dazza,, god memorys of August 2015

Another one for you Slim, bit better quality, took foccing ages to upload though.
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10206520951317740 (https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10206520951317740)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 23 August 2015, 07:56:13 pm
Nice one Dazza,, god memorys of August 2015

Another one for you Slim, bit better quality, took foccing ages to upload though.

If you had edited out the bit where you led us up a farm track, it might have been a bit quicker to upload  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 23 August 2015, 08:11:42 pm
That was the best bit Nick, watching you and Slim eat my dust.  :evil
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 23 August 2015, 08:25:30 pm
That was the best bit Nick, watching you and Slim eat my dust.  :evil

A first time for everything, eh?  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 23 August 2015, 08:37:43 pm
 :lol  Evidently
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: joebloggs on 24 August 2015, 01:30:22 pm
Ordered 300mm of 22mm 10swg alloy tubing. £5.50 for a set of old school Vincent flat bars  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 24 August 2015, 03:18:24 pm
A ride to Bala lake and back for dinner at Cafe Tegid, via Ruthin, Cerrig, Frongoch. 88 miles, avoiding most of the holiday traffic.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: joebloggs on 25 August 2015, 08:31:59 pm
Stripped the paint off the outer rim of my front wheel, very time consuming as it appears the previous owner painted it with black smoothrite sometime in the past (went like chewing gum when paint stripper was applied.
Also attacked my outer casings with 120 grit wet and dry/stripper combination. My god, what have they used for a coating, recon if they'd used that stuff on the space shuttle they would have never crashed.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 25 August 2015, 09:05:39 pm
Rung mechanic earlier enquiring when he could fit the bike in for an MOT and he said 9am tomorrow, so rushed home and gave the bike a good scrub up, plus cleaned and relubed the chain seeing as we're expecting a lot of rain.
I can't think of any reason at all why it should fail, i even popped a baffle in the exhaust for the day.  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 25 August 2015, 09:26:11 pm
Rung mechanic earlier enquiring when he could fit the bike in for an MOT and he said 9am tomorrow, so rushed home and gave the bike a good scrub up, plus cleaned and relubed the chain seeing as we're expecting a lot of rain.
I can't think of any reason at all why it should fail, i even popped a baffle in the exhaust for the day.  :lol
Yeah I'm sure it'll pass with just doing that :pokefun
providing you take a £20 note for the tester ;) ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: YamFazFan on 25 August 2015, 09:34:09 pm
My 600 in for MOT tomorrow also. + new front tyre and service. You're not wrong darrsi, the weather forecast sure isn't looking great :(.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 26 August 2015, 07:52:11 pm
Rung mechanic earlier enquiring when he could fit the bike in for an MOT and he said 9am tomorrow, so rushed home and gave the bike a good scrub up, plus cleaned and relubed the chain seeing as we're expecting a lot of rain.
I can't think of any reason at all why it should fail, i even popped a baffle in the exhaust for the day.  :lol
Yeah I'm sure it'll pass with just doing that :pokefun
providing you take a £20 note for the tester ;) ;)


Giving the bike a spruce up was just me being nice, I've had ONE mot fail in 28 years riding, and that was only 'cos I was young and being mugged off, I took it somewhere else and they passed it!  :)


So I went there this morning, he said to give him 45 minutes so I had a full breakfast in the cafe a few doors up, then went back bang on time and he said there was a glitch at "their end" on the computer so he'd done foc all, then asked if I'd like to wait?
Erm, no, I have a very busy schedule so had to go to work. Phoned him later and he didn't answer.
Not too impressed to be honest, although the breakfast made a pleasant change.  :b


Gotta be done this week, it runs out on bank holiday Monday!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: YamFazFan on 26 August 2015, 08:46:41 pm
Managed to avoid the deluge both going and coming back from MOT, service and new front BT-023 today.
Bike running so much sweeter at idle now :).
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 27 August 2015, 10:42:33 am
Rung mechanic earlier enquiring when he could fit the bike in for an MOT and he said 9am tomorrow, so rushed home and gave the bike a good scrub up, plus cleaned and relubed the chain seeing as we're expecting a lot of rain.
I can't think of any reason at all why it should fail, i even popped a baffle in the exhaust for the day.  :lol
Yeah I'm sure it'll pass with just doing that :pokefun
providing you take a £20 note for the tester ;) ;)

Passed!  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 27 August 2015, 12:07:07 pm
Last week I went for my annual surfing and biking holiday in North Devon. The weather was great on the Monday for the ride down, but after that it was miserable for most of the rest of the week :(

Fortunately it cleared up on the Friday afternoon so I got to go up the A39 from Barnstaple to Minehead and then back across Exmoor which is a lovely ride and some beautiful scenery.

Coming back on the Monday, because the weather was crap again, I decided to skip the twisty roads and use the A303.

Big mistake! Traffic was jammed up for miles (I passed at least two accidents), idiots who wouldn't move over to let me filter past on solid white lines, one pillock who deliberately moved over to block me from filtering (leaving a nice gap on the nearside which I took and then gave him a big wave as I left him there :D )...

Eventually, when I got to near Salisbury, I cut off down the A361 which had a lot less traffic on, but all in all, it wasn't much fun :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 27 August 2015, 12:37:39 pm
My daughter also took her car for MOT yesterday and the mot database system is down and canot be added. The old system has come to the end of its contract and the new one is as always with tec "not fecking working"
She was given a department of transport printed document saying that the car has passed its mot but has not been entered into the database and as such she should carry this document as proof of MOT untill it can be entered into the system proper and a proper mot certificate will be posted out once entered.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 27 August 2015, 01:15:33 pm
My daughter also took her car for MOT yesterday and the mot database system is down and canot be added. The old system has come to the end of its contract and the new one is as always with tec "not fecking working"
She was given a department of transport printed document saying that the car has passed its mot but has not been entered into the database and as such she should carry this document as proof of MOT untill it can be entered into the system proper and a proper mot certificate will be posted out once entered.


Yeah, that's what I got this morning as well.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: youngsterbiker on 27 August 2015, 04:00:20 pm
Fitted the topbox, panniers to be added this evening.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 27 August 2015, 05:30:29 pm
Last week I went for my annual surfing and biking holiday in North Devon.

How do you secure your surfboard to your bike ? :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 27 August 2015, 09:43:19 pm
Just been on a spin to Worcester and back to test the new rear Nitron shock,,it's a good road for it,,bumpy as hell and twisty fast,  nice......and no more bottoming out.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 27 August 2015, 10:11:46 pm
How do you secure your surfboard to your bike ? :D

If I had a quid for every time someone asked me that, it would pay for the rental cost for the week...  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 27 August 2015, 11:33:32 pm
Exactly the type of answer I expected  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 28 August 2015, 07:08:02 am
Don't worry Dazza,,he sounds like the type of bloke who uses inflateables,,keeps it in his topbox
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Val on 28 August 2015, 12:22:38 pm
Last week I went for my annual surfing and biking holiday in North Devon.

How do you secure your surfboard to your bike ? :D

My educated guess is surf hire  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 28 August 2015, 01:09:20 pm
Well, I know he's a member of the Solent advanced twats riders, so thought they may have somehow overcome the natural laws of physics.  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilninggas on 28 August 2015, 04:34:56 pm
Went to fowlers this afternoon, just done the oil and filter.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: youngsterbiker on 28 August 2015, 05:18:20 pm
fitted top box and panniers. Drilled a hole in the number plate so it could fit better. test rode with panniers. zip tied the number plate as i don't trust the plastic nut and bolt.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 28 August 2015, 06:30:10 pm
fitted top box and panniers. Drilled a hole in the number plate so it could fit better. test rode with panniers. zip tied the number plate as i don't trust the plastic nut and bolt.
So how's it all looking youngsterbiker?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 28 August 2015, 08:55:36 pm
Left it in the garage as it was peeing it down this morning :(
But on a brighter note....
I ordered my new seat a few days ago, and was delivered to my work today so I duly got home and put it on.
I'm very pleased with it :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grayo on 29 August 2015, 03:16:01 pm
Rode 300 mile round trip to RaceLab in Wimborne (well, yesterday actually) to have my suspension set up properly. Wow, what a difference. It's a completely different bike. The settings were way out even though Nitron had already set the rear shock up for my weight. I've forgotten the guy's name who did it for me but can't recommend him highly enough. He's very knowledgable and a perfectionist. He wants everything spot on. He also explains what he is doing and why he is doing it, constantly. I would definitely use them again. Undoubtedly the best £99 I have ever spent on the bike. I am well pleased. Can't wait to get out on it again. (http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy231/celticfisherman_photos/Smilies/Lean_over.gif) (http://s795.photobucket.com/user/celticfisherman_photos/media/Smilies/Lean_over.gif.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 29 August 2015, 03:24:12 pm
Left it in the garage as it was peeing it down this morning :(
But on a brighter note....
I ordered my new seat a few days ago, and was delivered to my work today so I duly got home and put it on.
I'm very pleased with it :)


Did your bike fall over?  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tex on 29 August 2015, 04:00:13 pm
Mot it then rode it
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Red Ceri on 29 August 2015, 05:58:12 pm
 this week did a basic service, oil and filter, cleaned air filter plus a deep clean, today Got MoT done, just an advisory for front tyre, had a little ride but it started to piss down so that was cut short.



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 29 August 2015, 08:39:47 pm
Left it in the garage as it was peeing it down this morning :(
But on a brighter note....
I ordered my new seat a few days ago, and was delivered to my work today so I duly got home and put it on.
I'm very pleased with it :)


Did your bike fall over?  :lol
Nope, why you asking that?
Picture loaded correct way up from where I'm looking, maybe your lying on your side?  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 29 August 2015, 09:03:06 pm
Left it in the garage as it was peeing it down this morning :(
But on a brighter note....
I ordered my new seat a few days ago, and was delivered to my work today so I duly got home and put it on.
I'm very pleased with it :)


Did your bike fall over?  :lol
Nope, why you asking that?
Picture loaded correct way up from where I'm looking, maybe your lying on your side?  :lol
Well I must be laying with Darrsi  :biker because its on the piss for me too
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 29 August 2015, 09:36:53 pm
Left it in the garage as it was peeing it down this morning :(
But on a brighter note....
I ordered my new seat a few days ago, and was delivered to my work today so I duly got home and put it on.
I'm very pleased with it :)


Did your bike fall over?  :lol
Nope, why you asking that?
Picture loaded correct way up from where I'm looking, maybe your lying on your side?  :lol
Well I must be laying with Darrsi  :biker because its on the piss for me too

Easy now fella...... :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: trpFZS1 on 29 August 2015, 09:59:26 pm

Rode 300 mile round trip to RaceLab in Wimborne (well, yesterday actually) to have my suspension set up properly. Wow, what a difference. It's a completely different bike. The settings were way out even though Nitron had already set the rear shock up for my weight. I've forgotten the guy's name who did it for me but can't recommend him highly enough. He's very knowledgable and a perfectionist. He wants everything spot on. He also explains what he is doing and why he is doing it, constantly. I would definitely use them again. Undoubtedly the best £99 I have ever spent on the bike. I am well pleased. Can't wait to get out on it again. ([url]http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy231/celticfisherman_photos/Smilies/Lean_over.gif[/url]) ([url]http://s795.photobucket.com/user/celticfisherman_photos/media/Smilies/Lean_over.gif.html[/url])
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: trpFZS1 on 29 August 2015, 10:03:28 pm
Hi Grayo. The guy at Racelab is called Paul and he has set up my Fazer too plus a couple of previous bikes. He is really good and very thorough and as you say, he keeps you advised as he works. Thoroughly recommend him. But more convenient for me as he is only 5 miles from home for me.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 30 August 2015, 01:10:14 am
Left it in the garage as it was peeing it down this morning :(
But on a brighter note....
I ordered my new seat a few days ago, and was delivered to my work today so I duly got home and put it on.
I'm very pleased with it :)


Did your bike fall over?  :lol
Nope, why you asking that?
Picture loaded correct way up from where I'm looking, maybe your lying on your side?  :lol
Well I must be laying with Darrsi  :biker because its on the piss for me too

Easy now fella...... :lol
Yeah, easy now fella as darrsi is on his side :rollin :rollin
Must be those foccin gremlins again, honest, I posted the pic the right way up and can view it the right way up :)
Must be you southern softies that can't view it correctly :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 30 August 2015, 10:54:16 am


This is what i'm seeing......



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 30 August 2015, 11:58:28 am


This is what i'm seeing......
There was a problem before I'm sure that someone's pics were loaded up differently and think it was a bug :(
Took another couple of pics with phone, vertical and horizontal, will see how they load :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 30 August 2015, 12:17:12 pm
the vertical one is still on its side for me
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 30 August 2015, 01:05:47 pm
Waved goodbye to the noggythou......off to pastures new where it will get the rest of what it needs doing....properly.


Time to get on ebay :pc
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 30 August 2015, 01:56:56 pm
Waved goodbye to the noggythou......off to pastures new where it will get the rest of what it needs doing....properly.


Time to get on ebay :pc






 :'( :'( :'( :'(......another epic thread coming soon.... :rolleyes       :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 30 August 2015, 02:05:24 pm
Waved goodbye to the noggythou......off to pastures new where it will get the rest of what it needs doing....properly.


Time to get on ebay :pc






 :'( :'( :'( :'( ......another epic thread coming soon.... :rolleyes       :lol


 :lol


Best way to stop said thread.............dont ask for advice :think




I have already spied a possible replacement red......it's a secret........but you can always guess if you like & see how close you get
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 30 August 2015, 03:20:02 pm
Just returned from a 135 mile spin to Castlewood Cafe, Uttoxeter and back, from Wrexham. I went there to escape from the holiday traffic in North Wales. Very quiet in comparison and lots of fellow bikers at the cafe. An enjoyable outing.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: devilsyam on 30 August 2015, 05:45:18 pm
long day to pastures very welsh to meet a scot (displaced) to aleave him of his pain and into the modding hands of me and Mr banger

things are going to change to the nogster he he
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 30 August 2015, 05:59:01 pm
Quick runout to Malham via Arncliffe, gravel on road in places made it a bit interesting at times.
Got home and decided to remove front sprocket cover and give it a bit of a clean up before the grandkids descended on us.
Front sprocket was not as bunged up with crap as I thought it would be, most of it had collected at bottom of sprocket cover, quite a few small stones stuck in the crap as well.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 30 August 2015, 09:16:55 pm
Waved goodbye to the noggythou......off to pastures new where it will get the rest of what it needs doing....properly.

Time to get on ebay :pc

Are you returning to the real Fazers or going the Tracer route  :lol

What poor fool bought Who bought the FZ1?  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 30 August 2015, 09:40:12 pm
Changed the oil and filter on the 1000
and
3 sets of down pipes and one year later, I finally put the 600 back on the road today.

Must balance the carbs, adjust the suspension and recheck all the downpipe nuts and bolts tomorrow. Had forgotten the lovely roar from the intake when accelerating in 2nd and 3rd.
It felt so light and nimble after using the 1000 only for a year.

I must say Motad are a pleasure to deal with compared to Delkevic.
The delkevic pipes would not fit as they were off by about 20mm at the rear bracket and when I complained to Delkevic, they sent another set and took the first set back be return. Second set were actually worse than the first set. Definitely a misaligned jig in their workshop and when I contacted them again with the same issue, they told me I was not capable of fitting a set of downpipes,  :eek to which I replied "That's because you are not capable of making a set which would fit. I Returned the pipes and in no uncertain terms told them how much I admired their customer support and assistance  :lol

I ordered a set of Motads from Intobikes as they were the cheapest and they fitted perfectly, everything lined up like the originals. unfortunately the no 4 pipe would not seal and  I wrote to Motad. They asked me to remove the pipes and do a few checks. I did and found the no, 4 pipe was to far misaligned to be pulled by the 6 mm bolts (I think we all know how easy these are to break) They checked my order from Intobikes and a new set arrived 2 weeks later and told me not to return the the first set until I was happy. In the meantime I asked if a friend who owns a stainless fabrication company to look at the pipes. They agreed and  my friend made up a jig to pull the pipe straight. Put those on the bike today. :thumbup

I will try and get a deal on the second set and keep them for my sons fazer.

 :thumbup   to Motads customer service


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ogri48 on 30 August 2015, 10:09:28 pm
Noggy what you getting mate?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: devilsyam on 30 August 2015, 10:13:15 pm
(http://i61.tinypic.com/294qgys.jpg)

Parked next to hedgetrimer No3
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 30 August 2015, 10:28:19 pm
Noggy what you getting mate?


Mr Ogri, funny you should pop up.......i am sure that you will approve.....it isnt an MT01 though.....nor a CB1300.......it had to fit the brief & of course after the last noggy conundrum post i still had a few possibles on the list....something lighter than the thou was definately on the cards........bikes that i liked were MT07, TRX, Striple, MT03's, Aprillia Pegaso Factory., FZR 750, ......stuff for the B roads, light & chuckable........& i like trick stuff too....those ducati scrambler thingies sure are tarty....yes i could see myself on one of them with an open faced helmet, aviator shades, stubble & my ponytail blowing in the wind....& the wind blowing on my vagina :lol


All i can say right now but maybe in a weeks time ill have more revelations........we do like to spin a post along.......especially since i should technically be banned from this thread after 2359hrs :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 30 August 2015, 10:32:45 pm
([url]http://i61.tinypic.com/294qgys.jpg[/url])

Parked next to hedgetrimer No3



She looks scared.......like a dog that's been sent to the kennels while the owner goes to spain.......new smells, other bikes snarling.....soon to be torn apart :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 30 August 2015, 10:56:27 pm
Ceser Milan the dog whisperer had better watch out  :eek there is a fazer whisperer about :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: High Peak Fazer on 31 August 2015, 06:36:51 pm
On my 05 FZ6 Balanced my throttle bodies then put a new cam chain tensioner on had the dreaded cam chain rattle then did the head light mod so both headlights are now on

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 01 September 2015, 01:04:37 pm
Took the Fazer , out for a spin around the country lanes early this morning , first time i have been able to get out on it in the dry , after a fortnight of rain .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: joebloggs on 02 September 2015, 02:30:07 pm
Removed std apehangers and fitted Thundercat clipons.
Remote res master cylinder now required so bar can be pushed forward to clear tank and frame rails.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 02 September 2015, 09:40:57 pm
Took the 600 with its nice new shiny motad downpipes for a good fast run this evening to ensure all was fine.
 :thumbup :thumbup

New note in the history diary "Motad down pipes at 86247 miles" :)

 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 02 September 2015, 09:46:18 pm
brought this today going to be a winter project
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 03 September 2015, 09:38:15 am
WWHHHEYYYY!! You finally got yourself a Gen1!  :D

Maybe you'll now make it out to one of the rides  :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 03 September 2015, 07:17:26 pm
Rode it to the other side of town .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 05 September 2015, 12:35:54 am
went for an evening spin "whats left of them"  with the stepson to the old head of kinsale and blagged my way onto the posh golf course with a fake name ha ha thought of the poshest one i could think of and the guy at the barrier looks at his clipboard and says oh eh ok carry on  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Val on 05 September 2015, 01:47:29 am
Been in the morning to Bahnstormer Maidenhead and booked test ride for next week.

For R1200RS and S1000XR. To be continued... :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 05 September 2015, 11:56:51 am
Yesterday. Another guided tour of Wales.

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0763_zpszoqti3vy.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0763_zpszoqti3vy.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0768_zpstjrs9kep.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0768_zpstjrs9kep.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0770_zpsocbuhjoc.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0770_zpsocbuhjoc.jpg.html)

From Crossgates, to Rhayader, Elan Valley, Cwmystwyth, Aberystwyth, Llangurig, Rhayader, Crossgates, Newtown, Craven Arms and home. The guy I was with came up from Kent and covered 660 miles by the time he got home!  :eek

First time I've ever scraped the pegs on a Fazer too (short of crashing  :rolleyes), more blind faith than skill  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 05 September 2015, 09:04:17 pm
Ahh Nick, just when I get my feet up from riding around in Wales and you do that to me,,show me the pic's , brilliant isn't it.Glad you spread the word too.


Antone else want a tour ,just ask the guides,
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 06 September 2015, 08:10:21 pm
Fantastic morning, up early and out on the mighty thou, thought I would treat myself to brekkie, but where, couldn't decide so jumped on the A413 to buckingham, A422 and on to the A5 first stop "super sausage" very busy had my first brekkie and a cuppa,back on the bike and headed north, next stop "jack hills" not many there mostly harley, brekkie no 2 and a cuppa and iam on my way, heading west and a quick stop at the home of motorsport and onto oxford, then south to dorchester on thames and "H" cafe, reasonable busy , brekkie no 3 and more tea and iam off, wallingford, henley, marlow and home to high wycombe, just in time for sunday roast   :)....a good mornings ride.....not feeling too good now   :\   :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 06 September 2015, 08:27:20 pm
What time were you at H's Paul? Went there myself at about 1:30pm, left at about 2:30. Someone said it was packed earlier, though by the time I got there, I saw lots more bikes actually out on the roads. Did  a ride down to Wallingford, Newbury, A4 to Avebury and home via Swindon.

Seen at H's:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0771_zpsg2ootgu5.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0771_zpsg2ootgu5.jpg.html)

And as if a turbo was not enough:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0773_zpsvipdh9rz.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0773_zpsvipdh9rz.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0775_zpsp4nk1d40.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0775_zpsp4nk1d40.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0776_zpsuf2dlozs.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0776_zpsuf2dlozs.jpg.html)

This GSX there again - I think he's done a few more bits to it since I last saw it:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0777_zpsgf0bnaez.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0777_zpsgf0bnaez.jpg.html)

'The Avenue' - standing stones leading to Avebury stone circle:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0779_zps4sggvrza.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0779_zps4sggvrza.jpg.html)

Oh, and 3 breakfasts AND a roast dinner?!  :eek Gonna have to start calling you Fred...as in, Fat RED  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 06 September 2015, 08:31:47 pm
Left "H"s at 1ish.........just warming up for next weeks lofo ride  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 06 September 2015, 09:22:01 pm
I had breakfast last Sunday at Jack hills café,near Silverstone,packed with bikers off to Silverstone.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 06 September 2015, 09:29:24 pm
Rode the thou to Faversham Hop Festival, got diverted off the A2 due to a fatal bike accident. Sobering seeing the bike laying there covered in a sheet. Local fella about my age, haven't named him yet but I live in a small town and chances are Ill at least know of him. RIP fella. :(  http://www.kent.police.uk/appeals/witness_appeals/pages/150906_sciu_bapchild.html (http://www.kent.police.uk/appeals/witness_appeals/pages/150906_sciu_bapchild.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 06 September 2015, 11:12:44 pm
came back from spending a wild night in allihies,"near castletownbear" in west cork and had the best days weather that this summer has shown us
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 07 September 2015, 12:32:55 am
Donkey at work in Ballingeary on the way home from West Cork today  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 07 September 2015, 10:09:36 am
Ha ha its a long time since that donkey done some manual labour

Here's an older photo of you
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: joebloggs on 07 September 2015, 10:11:35 am
Ordered a 8" headlight and a pair of alloy brackets for same from ebay

Going to try fitting my longer handle bar tubes which should allow the clip-ons to be positioned further forward without the mastercylinder fouling the top yoke
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: t140 on 07 September 2015, 12:16:28 pm
new mot with no advisories  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: nickodemon on 07 September 2015, 05:38:28 pm
Went to Killin and the falls of dornoch for some tasty beer battered haddock and chips!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 07 September 2015, 10:26:59 pm
Went to Killin and the falls of dornoch for some tasty beer battered haddock and chips!
Live those roads up that way :)

We're dead posh in Scotland, fish 'n' chips wrapped in newspaper and served on a plate :lol

I went for a wee surprise run to Largs :) single smoked sausage was all I got :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: nickodemon on 08 September 2015, 04:56:40 pm
Cannae beat a smoked sausage :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 08 September 2015, 05:05:30 pm
Took the old girl for her first ride down to Canterbury and alls well :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 08 September 2015, 05:54:32 pm
Cannae beat a smoked sausage :lol
Aye, ye sure cannae :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 08 September 2015, 07:49:29 pm
Rode it to the other side of town .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 08 September 2015, 07:53:26 pm
Did you walk home then ESETEST   :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 08 September 2015, 10:03:12 pm
Did you walk home then ESETEST   :lol
I nearly had to , almost got wiped out by a taxi switching lanes without looking  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 11 September 2015, 02:20:33 pm
Rode out to Cheddar for coffee and a cake, up over Burrington and down into Cheddar , came back via Blagdon , Ubley , and Chew Valley lake .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 11 September 2015, 02:26:03 pm
Went and paid my respects to the victim of the fatal bike crash I was diverted away from Sunday.
Turns out he was a good old friend and ex-employee of mine, a good all round egg and a much missed son, husband and father.
RIP Bill,  till we meet again.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: HarryHornby on 11 September 2015, 02:44:22 pm
I'm not surprised there was a fatal there, I pass it every day.  I have to confess, I heard about it the day it happened and they said a biker in his 50's my first thought was "please not Dazza".


The prob with that junction is you have overhanging trees just to the right changing contrast of light so car drivers who are looking for very small gaps in which to pull out have a slightly harder job than normal.


If I see a car at that junction and I'm on the bike I slow down and move the bike from side to make myself seen.


That's one things that's really stuck with me from biker down road skills.  Question, what are drivers looking for when pulling out of junctions?  The answer is GAPS, not vehicles, plus the average driver looks for about half a second in each direction.  That's not a lot of time to take in information as to what's coming down the road!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grayo on 11 September 2015, 03:41:38 pm
Yesterday. Was a scorching hot day here so rode to Noggy country (West Wales).
Stuck to the A roads to Haverfordwest then lovely twisties through Herbrandston, Dreen Hill and down to Dale. Stopped for a lovely breakfast in Dale Yacht Club.
Onwards to Marloes (nudist beach), St Brides (nothing in St Brides), Little Haven and Broad Haven. Had a lovely lunch in The Galleon Inn overlooking the beach at Broadhaven.
It was about 2.30pm by now, touching 23 degrees and not a breeze in the air. Sat outside the pub for about an hour and a half and burnt my head !
Headed home via the quickest route up through St Clears to Pont Abraham and then boring M4 eventually getting home about 7pm. Absolutely beautiful day to be out on the bike surrounded by some of the most stunning scenery in Wales on some of the twistiest roads.
Hopefully we'll get a nice day or two before the end of the month so I can get down that way again.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 11 September 2015, 05:26:17 pm
Beautiful day, very quiet roads. 88 mile round trip to Bala and back from Wrexham , via Ruthin, Llanfihangel, Cerrig, Frongoch, (stopped at cafe), Bala. Sat by the lake chatting to bikers from Merseyside for an hour then back home.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 11 September 2015, 08:31:10 pm
Yesterday, decided to do all the Lake District passes in one day. Usual campsite at Keswick was pretty busy, but you can't beat the views from there, this one of Skiddaw:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0807_zpsqa9f8cxr.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0807_zpsqa9f8cxr.jpg.html)

Honister:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0820_zpspx9tzsuw.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0820_zpspx9tzsuw.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0822_zpsmuzhflme.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0822_zpsmuzhflme.jpg.html)

Between Honister and Buttermere:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0834_zpsp3krgcos.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0834_zpsp3krgcos.jpg.html)

Haystacks and Butteremere:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0849_zpsuwhqcusj.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0849_zpsuwhqcusj.jpg.html)

Going up to the Whinlatter Pass, a view of Skiddaw:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0858_zpsypdcob8a.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0858_zpsypdcob8a.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0862_zpseb1hbljk.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0862_zpseb1hbljk.jpg.html)

On the way to the Kirkstone:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0874_zpsrp7dwxvv.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0874_zpsrp7dwxvv.jpg.html)

And at the inn at top:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0877_zpsgctaxbxe.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0877_zpsgctaxbxe.jpg.html)

On the way to the Wrynose, Langdale Pikes:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0878_zpseebuq8wk.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0878_zpseebuq8wk.jpg.html)

and near the top of of the Wrynose:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0887_zps8viczfjv.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0887_zps8viczfjv.jpg.html)

Looking down the other side, and the route to the last one (Hardknott):

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0891_zps0rzoxzvt.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0891_zps0rzoxzvt.jpg.html)

Hardest uphill part done on the Hardknott:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0897_zpsftvnm9vp.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0897_zpsftvnm9vp.jpg.html)

T'other side, the descent:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0905_zpscplbhkfa.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0905_zpscplbhkfa.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0906_zpsz5gvoves.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0906_zpsz5gvoves.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0909_zpsgb9zsj85.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0909_zpsgb9zsj85.jpg.html)

My favourite route out from there is via Birker Fell:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0912_zpsfmqhvmqt.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0912_zpsfmqhvmqt.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0915_zps9vumkjo5.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0915_zps9vumkjo5.jpg.html)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0921_zpsyaorhouy.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0921_zpsyaorhouy.jpg.html)

So that's a little challenge out of the way  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: nickodemon on 11 September 2015, 08:43:09 pm
All you need to do now is the applecross road! Lovely pics of scenery and the bike looks not bad too ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 11 September 2015, 09:00:27 pm
All you need to do now is the applecross road! Lovely pics of scenery and the bike looks not bad too ;)

Very true, not done that road yet. I've been across the 'peninsular' there to Torridon; like riding across a moonscape, but unfortunately I didn't know about Applecross back then. Much of Scotland I've yet to explore - this will all become a bit easier for me soon  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 11 September 2015, 09:29:44 pm
Yesterday. Was a scorching hot day here so rode to Noggy country (West Wales).
Stuck to the A roads to Haverfordwest then lovely twisties through Herbrandston, Dreen Hill and down to Dale. Stopped for a lovely breakfast in Dale Yacht Club.
Onwards to Marloes (nudist beach), St Brides (nothing in St Brides), Little Haven and Broad Haven. Had a lovely lunch in The Galleon Inn overlooking the beach at Broadhaven.
It was about 2.30pm by now, touching 23 degrees and not a breeze in the air. Sat outside the pub for about an hour and a half and burnt my head !
Headed home via the quickest route up through St Clears to Pont Abraham and then boring M4 eventually getting home about 7pm. Absolutely beautiful day to be out on the bike surrounded by some of the most stunning scenery in Wales on some of the twistiest roads.
Hopefully we'll get a nice day or two before the end of the month so I can get down that way again.


There's a coincidence Grayo..............i was down Marloes that day............did you see me????........they dont call me noggythenob for nothing you know :b .......yes & i'm also a complete nob too :(




P.S....you went all the posh places........and you didnt go over the Presselis :pokefun
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: nickodemon on 11 September 2015, 10:29:30 pm
Change your name to nobbythenog  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grayo on 12 September 2015, 09:00:37 am
Yesterday. Was a scorching hot day here so rode to Noggy country (West Wales).
Stuck to the A roads to Haverfordwest then lovely twisties through Herbrandston, Dreen Hill and down to Dale. Stopped for a lovely breakfast in Dale Yacht Club.
Onwards to Marloes (nudist beach), St Brides (nothing in St Brides), Little Haven and Broad Haven. Had a lovely lunch in The Galleon Inn overlooking the beach at Broadhaven.
It was about 2.30pm by now, touching 23 degrees and not a breeze in the air. Sat outside the pub for about an hour and a half and burnt my head !
Headed home via the quickest route up through St Clears to Pont Abraham and then boring M4 eventually getting home about 7pm. Absolutely beautiful day to be out on the bike surrounded by some of the most stunning scenery in Wales on some of the twistiest roads.
Hopefully we'll get a nice day or two before the end of the month so I can get down that way again.



There's a coincidence Grayo..............i was down Marloes that day............did you see me????........they dont call me noggythenob for nothing you know :b .......yes & i'm also a complete nob too :(




P.S....you went all the posh places........and you didnt go over the Presselis :pokefun



No I didn't see you Noggy but I think I know where you were.



http://images.mentalfloss.com/sites/default/files/styles/insert_main_wide_image/public/istock_000005880712_small.jpg (http://images.mentalfloss.com/sites/default/files/styles/insert_main_wide_image/public/istock_000005880712_small.jpg)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grayo on 12 September 2015, 09:03:15 am
Yesterday. Was a scorching hot day here so rode to Noggy country (West Wales).
Stuck to the A roads to Haverfordwest then lovely twisties through Herbrandston, Dreen Hill and down to Dale. Stopped for a lovely breakfast in Dale Yacht Club.
Onwards to Marloes (nudist beach), St Brides (nothing in St Brides), Little Haven and Broad Haven. Had a lovely lunch in The Galleon Inn overlooking the beach at Broadhaven.
It was about 2.30pm by now, touching 23 degrees and not a breeze in the air. Sat outside the pub for about an hour and a half and burnt my head !
Headed home via the quickest route up through St Clears to Pont Abraham and then boring M4 eventually getting home about 7pm. Absolutely beautiful day to be out on the bike surrounded by some of the most stunning scenery in Wales on some of the twistiest roads.
Hopefully we'll get a nice day or two before the end of the month so I can get down that way again.



There's a coincidence Grayo..............i was down Marloes that day............did you see me????........they dont call me noggythenob for nothing you know :b .......yes & i'm also a complete nob too :(




P.S....you went all the posh places........and you didnt go over the Presselis :pokefun



No I didn't see you Noggy but I think I know where you were.  :lol



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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: flakey on 12 September 2015, 09:09:32 am

before and after shots, all done at home in my garage,
did I hear right that red is the fastest? :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 12 September 2015, 10:05:01 am
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did I hear right that red is the fastest? ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/lol.gif[/url])


Noooooooooo you got it wrong its black.
That bit at the back where you started -------------- now do the rest the same
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 12 September 2015, 11:15:34 am
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did I hear right that red is the fastest? ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/lol.gif[/url])


Noooooooooo you got it wrong its black.
That bit at the back where you started -------------- now do the rest the same


Take no notice of fazersharp, he has never ridden a fast red one, he is happy in his delusional state :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 12 September 2015, 11:50:29 am

before and after shots, all done at home in my garage,
did I hear right that red is the fastest? :lol
You've now got the best of both worlds :lol

Red at the front so people in front can see you've got the fastest bike and will let you past :)
And black at the rear so people behind yoy think your going slow :) (but your not really as it's really a red (fast) bike your on)
Perfect result :woot
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 12 September 2015, 12:07:15 pm
So we are talking. Relativistic Doppler effect
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 12 September 2015, 12:18:19 pm
So we are talking. Relativistic Doppler effect
depending on what way your looking at it :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 13 September 2015, 03:33:05 pm
Popped down to H's café to get my bacon fix for the day but, Noggy, can't be bothered photoshopping a pic of my bike there  ;)

And if you're reading this, foc off out of the  :faz thread, ya traitor!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 15 September 2015, 03:40:25 pm
Polished it .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bristol banger on 15 September 2015, 08:17:21 pm
Fitted some trimmed flies, reset the suspension to standard hight, changed the bars and took it for a blast.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 16 September 2015, 07:16:54 am
Turning it back into anFZ1s I guess.lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 16 September 2015, 05:09:17 pm
took advantage of the dry day and headed to east cork
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 16 September 2015, 07:10:05 pm
Nice one Downey. :thumbup
You went out of you way to find that little beauty. Not to easy to find, as there are no sign posts to it.
You next mission if you wish to accept it is the find this Indian memorial sun dial  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 16 September 2015, 07:50:25 pm
Hey Downey...did you manage a few bacon seedss into the top box perhaps?????
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 16 September 2015, 08:16:59 pm
awww how cute ,,he'd fit in my pan nicely   :lol
 
indian memorial crikey i didnt know they made it this far


i thought the english killed them all  :pokefun :lol











Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 16 September 2015, 10:22:25 pm
I love the pellet holes in the info plaque.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 17 September 2015, 04:07:06 pm
another dry one so headed wesht,out the back road to bantry and out the sheeps head peninsula to ahakista photo op at the memorial  :lol and on to kilkrohane and over the mountains to bantry,class scenery, its an area i hadnt been to before so thanks unfazed :thumbup  dont know you find these places but ill deffo do this route again
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 17 September 2015, 05:22:13 pm
Did you go as far as the little cafe out on the end of Sheeps Head?
Great scenery back that way, do you want another one? :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 17 September 2015, 10:37:18 pm
only went as far as kilkrohane and turned up for the mountains ,another one ? yes please  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 17 September 2015, 11:34:17 pm
Signal tower on Bray Head and it is not Bray Co Wicklow
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 19 September 2015, 05:26:35 pm
A ride in the sunshine to Castlewood Cafe, Chartley, near Uttoxeter, and back from Wrexham, via Whitchurch, Audlem, Market Drayton, Eccleshall, Stone. 135 miles in all.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Val on 19 September 2015, 08:04:00 pm

Ride out in the sunny day around Marlow and Maidenhead  :)

My favorite bridge is Marlow bridge:

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/571/21358311830_6542c6e5c5_h.jpg)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/746/21358532158_70d25d4fd1_h.jpg)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/710/21520187846_8bc605d9a9_h.jpg)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5621/21546375575_1f90ae373c_h.jpg)


Some old photos I've made of the bridge with proper camera not my phone like the above:

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6743494111_17b8cc8247_b.jpg)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6743488795_dfaa05489b_b.jpg)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: lew600fazer on 19 September 2015, 11:43:30 pm
Think today was the first ride I have had in about 3 weeks.
Anyway 100 mile run very enjoyable but the knees are well fecked this evening, moaning auld git.
I really do need a new front tyre, profile is shot to f--k, it is like the letter V. Bike flicks easily but not sure if it is going to stick.
Monday morning source a new Angel ST/GT
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 20 September 2015, 06:11:52 pm
Rode down the  A38 , up through Burrington , across the Mendips   , back home via the A37  , Chew Valley Lake , 44 miles in all
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Val on 20 September 2015, 06:25:02 pm
Rode to Windsor on A332 than back via Drift road to Twyford than Henley and back to base Bracknell  :)

The sun was shining and I may have missed a new speed camera, we shall see later  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 20 September 2015, 07:41:21 pm
Rode to Ludlow , filled up with fuel for the trip to Esher on Wednesday ,, yes,,where the fooks that ?????
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 20 September 2015, 07:55:58 pm
Surrey........past my house, turn right, past heathrow and head south    ;)...you going racing ?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 20 September 2015, 07:58:18 pm
Took the thou to two stroke sunday at the ace...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 20 September 2015, 08:02:40 pm
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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 20 September 2015, 08:17:56 pm
Made the most of the cracking weather and hit the twisties down to Folkestone. Full of skinheads  having a ska weekend, knew a lot of them but felt a bit out of place in my leathers :o
Rode on to Capel Le Ferne and stopped off at the Battle of Britain memorial, lovely clear day and could see France as clear as anything.
Midden, when you've finished perving with my binoculars, bring them back, they would've come in handy today.  :lol  That's if you haven't been arrested  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 20 September 2015, 08:55:21 pm
More pics
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: YamFazFan on 21 September 2015, 08:53:09 pm
Took the thou to two stroke sunday at the ace...

Wow, that must have sounded (& smelt :) ) fantastic!. Is that an annual event?.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 21 September 2015, 09:05:54 pm
Surrey........past my house, turn right, past heathrow and head south    ;)...you going racing ?

No , going to somewhere near Esher to price up a plumbing job on a school extension, heating and 4 toilets, Wednesday dry so take the bike.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 22 September 2015, 07:36:51 am
Took the thou to two stroke sunday at the ace...

Wow, that must have sounded (& smelt :) ) fantastic!. Is that an annual event?.





yep YFF, annual event, turnout dependent on weather as always, good collection of fantic's + garelli's,14 / 15 of them were leaving as I arrived, great sound.the four cylinder KH sounded great, bit of a job to start though, big crowd around him when trying with a big cheer when it fired....... go every year as on my doorstep   :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fireblake on 22 September 2015, 10:27:39 am
Rode to work in another biblical flood.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 22 September 2015, 03:52:27 pm
Took it for a 150mile jaunt round the North York moors, felt pretty cold , time to get the winter gear out.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: lew600fazer on 22 September 2015, 10:49:01 pm
Took it to a stealer in Alicante he offered me €5000 for it on a trade in against an 2013 MT-09, he will go to €5350 on fully faired all singing and dancing FZ8 which looks well thrashed. The MT-09 has only 875Kms on it,ummm!! decisions. I think at €7250 the MT-09 is over priced.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 23 September 2015, 09:06:45 am
Keep the fz1 lew. Ive been toying with the same problem its just not worth getting rid of the fz1
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 23 September 2015, 01:25:03 pm
rode the thou to loomies for afternoon tea.... :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 23 September 2015, 01:25:33 pm
rode the thou to loomies for afternoon tea.... :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 23 September 2015, 03:23:05 pm
Apparently, he likes it there so much, he did it twice ^^  :lol

Took it in for a service. Was running very lumpy low down, only one carb slightly out, but much smoother now, all sweet  :)

Hope I can find someone as good as Del's Motorcycles & Tyres, Cirencester, when I move up north. Got it in at 8:45 this morning, had a wander around the town, couple cups of coffee - got a call at 1:30pm to say all done - £165, seems reasonable for oil and filter, plugs checked (ok), fluids replaced, brakes bled, air filter cleaned, carbs balanced, full chassis check (no problems found) etc. Friendly service, and always gives me a thorough talk-through on how he found it to be, and good advice on any little queries I might have.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 23 September 2015, 04:15:22 pm
  :lol.....fat fingers and small keyboard  :lol.....anyway.been down to portsdown and am now back at loomies watching the cowboys fit new signage  :rollin......oh.and another cuppa   ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 23 September 2015, 06:44:43 pm
Rode a 350 mile round trip to Esher ,west London for a business meeting,,stopped for an hour there and off  back on the fooking motorway,,all good fun though.
Some nice views of the Thames,lines of massive house boats,narrow boats,,quite a nice area,not like Staines ,,,oooohhh,
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 23 September 2015, 06:50:46 pm
nice day so took a bimble to portsdown.can never get bored of that view  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Cellarman on 23 September 2015, 07:18:06 pm
Took the gen1 for a run, had fantastic weather
(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn28/cellerman_photos/20150923_143813_zps5nds7mje.jpg) (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/cellerman_photos/media/20150923_143813_zps5nds7mje.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 24 September 2015, 08:21:38 pm
headed towards kerry with a mate to seek out bray head tower on valentia island got to what i thought was the end of the road and had a chat with a local who reckoned id be able to drive up to it rather than doing the ould hiking lark awesome scenery up there and dry roads all the way ,even had the sun on my back on the run home ,all in all a very enjoyable 230 miles
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 24 September 2015, 09:02:30 pm
Well done, your next mission should you wish to accept it.

Bridges of Ross and to make it more interesting, it must include a one way ferry trip :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 25 September 2015, 12:03:16 am
Wednesday, went to check out a route for a Group Ride I'm leading on Sunday, unfortunately, due to road closures and general crud and gravel, ended up having to totally re-work the route!

Then rode down to the Witterings on the south coast as I'd heard there was surfing there and chatted to a couple of the hire shops. Went down to have a look at the beach and heard a distinctive sound of a Rolls Royce Merlin aero-engine and saw a Spitfire (presumably out of Goodwood) flying down the line of the beach, then back, do a barrel roll and disappear off into the distance! :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Mike01 on 25 September 2015, 02:18:42 pm
Reconnected my AIS god i have missed it  8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 25 September 2015, 02:59:27 pm
Reconnected my AIS god i have missed it  8) 8) 8) 8)


???
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Mike01 on 25 September 2015, 03:13:41 pm
Reconnected my AIS god i have missed it  8) 8) 8) 8)


???

With some of the roads and towns i use and go through on my commute the AIS is great for a heads up to people when off throttle... Some times :D
I secretly like the noise it makes  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 25 September 2015, 07:31:29 pm
"The noise it makes"   ?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Mike01 on 26 September 2015, 05:44:18 am
"The noise it makes"   ?

Yes, noise created when decelerating   :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Val on 26 September 2015, 02:21:01 pm
Found a nice best kept village today  :)

Hedgerley

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5731/21726648625_6b7bc41f70_b.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 26 September 2015, 05:36:37 pm
Rode it to a job in Clifton , then came home the long way via Cheddar , stopped for a coffee and cake  , lovely sunny day and not too much traffic .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 26 September 2015, 09:34:28 pm
Rode it to Cornwall, where I am currently relaxing with a cuppa in a B&B.  here at about 3:30pm, dumped my kit, and went straight out for a ride, visiting some old familiar places from my childhood.


Gonna give a photo a go - just getting familiar with a new MacBook, so not sure how well this will work - Looe harbour::


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0968_zpsubd1hx32.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0968_zpsubd1hx32.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 26 September 2015, 10:19:35 pm
OK, couple more. Went out to Rame Head, which was a favourite of my Mum's - she was a Cornish girl, born and raised. Peaceful place, beautiful with the setting sun:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0985_zpsxxytx1lh.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0985_zpsxxytx1lh.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1012_zpstsrm8hyw.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1012_zpstsrm8hyw.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1028_zpsxnbml0uu.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1028_zpsxnbml0uu.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0998_zps4fy5bcoj.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0998_zps4fy5bcoj.jpg.html)


Ah well, don't know why I can't rotate that last pic  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 26 September 2015, 11:56:49 pm
some great shots there mate,and the bike looks mint also  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 27 September 2015, 12:31:03 am

I'm sorry for not knowing the bleedin obvious, but what is AIS??
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Didier9 on 27 September 2015, 03:16:18 am
Friday went to have lunch with my wife (she was at work, I was not). That's a 20 miles ride, most of it on the beach road, so I stopped to take some pictures.

I love this place, particularly once the tourists are gone...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 27 September 2015, 09:45:12 am
Heading up to Glencoe and beyond to my usual playground and Kinlochleven TT circuit in this wonderful Scottish sunshine
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Didier9 on 27 September 2015, 02:49:46 pm

I'm sorry for not knowing the bleedin obvious, but what is AIS??

http://cruiser.mototribe.com/discuss/removal-or-disabling-ais
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 27 September 2015, 06:30:40 pm
Rode it to Cornwall, where I am currently relaxing with a cuppa in a B&B.  here at about 3:30pm, dumped my kit, and went straight out for a ride, visiting some old familiar places from my childhood.


Gonna give a photo a go - just getting familiar with a new MacBook, so not sure how well this will work - Looe harbour::Beautiful seaside town Looe , great place to relax .


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN0968_zpsubd1hx32.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN0968_zpsubd1hx32.jpg.html[/url])
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 27 September 2015, 06:47:55 pm
Heading up to Glencoe and beyond to my usual playground and Kinlochleven TT circuit in this wonderful Scottish sunshine

312 miles done......foccin brilliant
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 27 September 2015, 08:49:07 pm
A late afternoon run out to Pateley Bridge and back.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: devilsyam on 27 September 2015, 09:45:22 pm
took em both out






(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/12065495_906541732767104_317145511215730723_n.jpg?oh=80b32a78ea5fbde31fd61348915da357&oe=56A6953C)

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlp1/v/t1.0-9/12065628_906540172767260_4858021633438017483_n.jpg?oh=4abdc5d27b50f51338046a7a2e1e4b0a&oe=569F4329)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 27 September 2015, 11:06:29 pm
Today, Dartmoor:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1089_zpsd35e0jn0.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1089_zpsd35e0jn0.jpg.html)


Charlestown:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1100_zps33cmcjcc.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1100_zps33cmcjcc.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1106_zpsgp5dgtbx.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1106_zpsgp5dgtbx.jpg.html)


St. Mawes castle:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1240_zpsqjkpxpyq.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1240_zpsqjkpxpyq.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1232_zpscowth0au.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1232_zpscowth0au.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1212_zpshdf66513.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1212_zpshdf66513.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1181_zpslipyezmj.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1181_zpslipyezmj.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1211_zpslxqbtnav.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1211_zpslxqbtnav.jpg.html)


Truro cathedral:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1242_zpsfh9w0lq2.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1242_zpsfh9w0lq2.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1243_zpsczudvcw8.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1243_zpsczudvcw8.jpg.html)


And Lizard Point:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1244_zpss5ufqfku.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1244_zpss5ufqfku.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1251_zpsoveqviux.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1251_zpsoveqviux.jpg.html)


Another beautiful day, good roads, interesting places - very happy!  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Didier9 on 27 September 2015, 11:07:52 pm
Today, Dartmoor:


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Charlestown:


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1100_zps33cmcjcc.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1100_zps33cmcjcc.jpg.html[/url])


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1106_zpsgp5dgtbx.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1106_zpsgp5dgtbx.jpg.html[/url])


St. Mawes castle:


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1240_zpsqjkpxpyq.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1240_zpsqjkpxpyq.jpg.html[/url])


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1232_zpscowth0au.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1232_zpscowth0au.jpg.html[/url])


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1212_zpshdf66513.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1212_zpshdf66513.jpg.html[/url])


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1181_zpslipyezmj.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1181_zpslipyezmj.jpg.html[/url])


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1211_zpslxqbtnav.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1211_zpslxqbtnav.jpg.html[/url])


Truro cathedral:


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1242_zpsfh9w0lq2.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1242_zpsfh9w0lq2.jpg.html[/url])


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1243_zpsczudvcw8.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1243_zpsczudvcw8.jpg.html[/url])


And Lizard Point:


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1244_zpss5ufqfku.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1244_zpss5ufqfku.jpg.html[/url])


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1251_zpsoveqviux.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1251_zpsoveqviux.jpg.html[/url])


Another beautiful day, good roads, interesting places - very happy!  :)

Wow, what a day! Congrats, and keep the pictures coming!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Didier9 on 27 September 2015, 11:10:14 pm
took em both out






(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/12065495_906541732767104_317145511215730723_n.jpg?oh=80b32a78ea5fbde31fd61348915da357&oe=56A6953C)

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlp1/v/t1.0-9/12065628_906540172767260_4858021633438017483_n.jpg?oh=4abdc5d27b50f51338046a7a2e1e4b0a&oe=569F4329)
Is that the only way to keep them from being jealous of each other? How nasty does it get?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 27 September 2015, 11:15:27 pm
:Beautiful seaside town Looe , great place to relax .


My mum was born and grew up in Cornwall - my great grandparents lived in the almshouses at St. Germans, and and my grandparents lived in Downderry, so we used to go down there a lot when we were kids (me and 2 brothers), with my parents. As I've also walked about 300 miles of the SW Coast Path, it's a county I'm pretty familiar with. Looe is a place I always head for when I'm down there; lots of great memories!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 27 September 2015, 11:22:35 pm

Wow, what a day! Congrats, and keep the pictures coming!


More tomorrow! Thinking of heading for the north coast of Cornwall, much more rugged and beautiful than the south. And anyway, Tintagel has a great place to get Teddy Oggies (PROPER Cornish pasties)  :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: YamFazFan on 27 September 2015, 11:42:22 pm

Wow, what a day! Congrats, and keep the pictures coming!


More tomorrow! Thinking of heading for the north coast of Cornwall, much more rugged and beautiful than the south. And anyway, Tintagel has a great place to get Teddy Oggies (PROPER Cornish pasties)  :b

Yep I know the very bakery you are referring to :). Check out their flapjacks as well..delicious!
Cornwall my favourite holiday destination :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 28 September 2015, 12:21:26 am
great day in the sun today lots of bikers out and about looks like were having a late summer ,long overdue headed out with some mates to limerick ennis ,kilkee, kilrush and onto loop head light house crazy road right near the cliffs and on to the BRIDGES OF ROSS for some photos,still learning how to work this camera ,gotta change my squared off rear tyre only thing that took from the day 300 fast miles all in

long may this weather last !!!!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Don71uk on 28 September 2015, 10:42:34 am
Not today, but last weekend, the Bol D'Or.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 28 September 2015, 11:05:05 am
Whacked in some oil and filter. Deadeye fitted the dodgy choke cable and motobatt. Ticks  over sweet but exup needs to come out. (I know what's coming next lol)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Red Ceri on 28 September 2015, 11:53:32 am
Not today, but last weekend, the Bol D'Or.
How was it, did you camp at the circuit and was a anarchic as the 80s? Planning a trip with some friends next year, first time back since 1983
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: t140 on 28 September 2015, 12:25:14 pm
last trip of the year as the bike will go on a sorn at the end of the month, left monkton about 9 stopped in Luss for a cuppa then up through Glencoe and stopped for fuel and a cuppa, round the coast road to Oban back through Dalmally into Inveraray and headed for Dunoon, got the ferry there back to Gourock and up the coast home, 305 miles all in, dry roads good weather good views.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Don71uk on 28 September 2015, 12:27:20 pm
We camped , brought tickets for the concentration' the only camping in the circuit, but they did sell out fast, all gone by March. Where we camped was great, mini olive grove overlooking the Med,  toilets and showers on site as well.


Our campsite was bikes only, so only a few revving bikes at all hours, not as bonkers as it use to be!


Would I go again, yes.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: AJM on 28 September 2015, 05:03:06 pm
Beautiful day in South Wales again so only one thing you can do.....take her for a raz round the valleys, please keep shining sun :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 28 September 2015, 06:53:54 pm
Whacked in some oil and filter. Deadeye fitted the dodgy choke cable and motobatt. Ticks  over sweet but exup needs to come out. (I know what's coming next lol)





 :lol....you didn't really think you'd sneak that in without me noticing  :rolleyes    :lol.......think you need to start a new thread buddy and tell us the whole story......with piccies of course   :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 28 September 2015, 07:21:35 pm
Fuck that....can't be arsed with all the Fukin typin.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 28 September 2015, 07:55:15 pm
Fuck that....can't be arsed with all the Fukin typin.







You going to fess up or have I got to spil the beans..... ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 28 September 2015, 08:13:25 pm
Fuck that....can't be arsed with all the Fukin typin.







You going to fess up or have I got to spil the beans..... ;)


What happened now?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 28 September 2015, 08:32:12 pm
Post em up mate....I don't mind
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 28 September 2015, 09:34:33 pm
Nothing Exupnut does could ever surprise me  :rolleyes  ...unless he ever actually rides the  :faz :eek


Today not quite as good as yesterday, but had it's highlights.
First off, Launceston castle:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1271_zpsetnohf97.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1271_zpsetnohf97.jpg.html)


Then up to the north coast, cuppa stop at Boscastle:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1280_zpsmem7rmw5.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1280_zpsmem7rmw5.jpg.html)


Not as picturesque as I remember it, must have been thinking of somewhere else. And that kind of set the scene for the day. Went on to Tintagel, but when I got there I just couldn't be bothered. Too early for a pasty, couldn't be arsed to walk out to the castle, so just cracked on.


One of the day's highlights was riding the coast road from St. Ives to Land's End. Wild Cornwall (almost) at it's best. But you can't beat walking the coast path between the busy places, where you see almost no one all day.


On that road, typical relic of tin  mining days:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1305_zpsytjymm9w.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1305_zpsytjymm9w.jpg.html)


Then arrived at Land's End. First thing I did was to walk along the cliff top path away from the crowds:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1353_zpsluryl8pd.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1353_zpsluryl8pd.jpg.html)


Then back to the busy bit for the de rigour photo:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1365_zps4vtgcdbx.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1365_zps4vtgcdbx.jpg.html)


The A394 from there to Penzance was another good bit - had to watch out for strong gusts of wind on exposed bits though. Then blasted back to the B&B near Callington along the A390, via Helston, Truro, St. Austell, Liskeard etc. Some good bits on that road here and there too.


Don't know what to do tomorrow - last day here. Don't want to just wind up at all the tourist traps again, just want some good scenery and roads to ride. Might explore the Tamar valley.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Yamazer-92 on 28 September 2015, 10:12:39 pm
The A39 up near Porlock and Lynton are great for scenery and pretty decent roads, some really steep hills. You can go up to just past Minehead and take the A396 that goes through Exmoor and ends up at Tiverton that is a great road pretty technical. That was the last ride I did on my Fazer before I shut it away to try and sell, it was great.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 28 September 2015, 10:28:23 pm
The A39 up near Porlock and Lynton are great for scenery and pretty decent roads, some really steep hills. You can go up to just past Minehead and take the A396 that goes through Exmoor and ends up at Tiverton that is a great road pretty technical. That was the last ride I did on my Fazer before I shut it away to try and sell, it was great.


Yes, but I did all those on an Exmoor visit not that long ago. Since I'm down here, I want to keep it to Cornwall for this trip. Gonna have a look at the map tonight, see if I can come up with anything. I've fitted more in over two days than I thought I would.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 28 September 2015, 10:33:56 pm

Nothing Exupnut does could ever surprise me  :rolleyes  ...unless he ever actually rides the  :faz :eek

It's all in hand matey.......once u move they will have to rename it Bikelisle :-)

Ps...don't spray hedge trimmer number 6 green cos no Foccer will find ya......
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: YamFazFan on 28 September 2015, 11:22:52 pm
The A39 up near Porlock and Lynton are great for scenery and pretty decent roads, some really steep hills. You can go up to just past Minehead and take the A396 that goes through Exmoor and ends up at Tiverton that is a great road pretty technical. That was the last ride I did on my Fazer before I shut it away to try and sell, it was great.


Yes, but I did all those on an Exmoor visit not that long ago. Since I'm down here, I want to keep it to Cornwall for this trip. Gonna have a look at the map tonight, see if I can come up with anything. I've fitted more in over two days than I thought I would.

You're probably already familiar with this area, but the Port issac, Polzeath, Padstow, Rock, Harlyn stretch of coast is always worth a look. You have covered a lot of ground in two days tho!. Great pics.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 29 September 2015, 09:55:43 am
The A39 up near Porlock and Lynton are great for scenery and pretty decent roads, some really steep hills. You can go up to just past Minehead and take the A396 that goes through Exmoor and ends up at Tiverton that is a great road pretty technical. That was the last ride I did on my Fazer before I shut it away to try and sell, it was great.

A route I often take when I'm on holiday at Croyde, it's excellent! :thumbup

Next year I may take the A39 south down towards Cornwall, anyone got any suggestions for a route going that way?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 29 September 2015, 09:59:56 am
anyway.been down to portsdown and am now back at loomies watching the cowboys fit new signage  :rollin......oh.and another cuppa   ;)

I've only just noticed this, I was there at around the same time! Silver and Black FZ6 with a top box, I was parked just to the right of that photo.
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Post by: dazza on 29 September 2015, 02:46:02 pm
Changed the oil and filter as it hit the 54K mile marker.
Shame I never got a service record book when I bought it as it really has been done religiously by me and never wanted for anything. Have no plans to sell it but always better to have some written proof of maintence done I think.
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Post by: Anquetil on 29 September 2015, 03:09:10 pm
A ride in the sunshine to Bala for dinner, via Ruthin, Cerrig, Frongoch, around 88 miles all in. Spent most of the time chatting to fellow bikers coming and going at the lakeside. Police bikers there again, friendly,had a natter. Speed detector van waiting at top of hill leaving Bala on the Trawsfynydd road in the 30mph zone.
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Post by: kitcrazy on 29 September 2015, 04:57:34 pm
Brought a new shock for the bike which came today.
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Post by: unfazed on 29 September 2015, 07:08:05 pm
Spot the difference between the Fazer 1000 in the pictures  :)
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Post by: downey on 29 September 2015, 07:23:42 pm
fucked if i know ,its polished ,,oh and the rear pegs are down ,,whats the prize before i put anymore effort into this
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Post by: devilsyam on 29 September 2015, 07:29:30 pm
Crash bungs?
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Post by: red98 on 29 September 2015, 07:31:11 pm
Spot the difference between the Fazer 1000 in the pictures  :)






Washed it ?....
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Post by: slappy on 29 September 2015, 07:40:22 pm
Its parked ever so slightly more to the left?
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Post by: unfazed on 29 September 2015, 07:56:34 pm
fucked if i know ,its polished ,,oh and the rear pegs are down ,,whats the prize before i put anymore effort into this

Another place to find  :lol
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Post by: Didier9 on 29 September 2015, 08:27:59 pm
Changed the oil and filter as it hit the 54K mile marker.
Shame I never got a service record book when I bought it as it really has been done religiously by me and never wanted for anything. Have no plans to sell it but always better to have some written proof of maintence done I think.

Man, the bumble bee is just so pretty. I love my blue, but I would not mind having another one...
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Post by: YamFazFan on 29 September 2015, 08:31:11 pm
Spot the difference between the Fazer 1000 in the pictures  :)

The pillion peg is folded up in the lower pic ;).
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 29 September 2015, 08:47:20 pm
Lazy day today. Rode to Looe and spent a good couple of hours wandering about, strolling on the beach etc. Then along the coast a little way to Polperro, did much the same. Enjoyed a walk along the cliff path - took me back to when I walked a good chunk of it back in '97. Didn't have to go far from the town to find some solitude in a beautiful place. Was hot today, but a fresh sea breeze made it enjoyable nonetheless.


Then went on to the Bodinnick ferry to cross to Fowey. Didn't spend much time there before going to Megavissey; likewise. Then thought, foc it, and went back to Looe for chish and fips, more lazy strolling, enjoying the sea air and sunshine, before deciding to wrap up early. Very tired after 4 days, especially with all the walking mixed in with the riding. That'll do for me, homeward bound tomorrow.


Not many shots of the bike in different places today, should I bother? All a bit holiday-snap-ish.


Best road ridden today was on the way back from Megavissey - there's a turn-off from the A390 for Looe; cracking bit of twisty country lane, had some fun on that one  :)
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Post by: unfazed on 29 September 2015, 08:56:44 pm
Dev
Crash bungs?

On the ball Luke. I replaced the crash bungs with what is probably the last set of brand new Yamaha black engine bars for the FZS1000 in Europe. Part number 5LV-W0741-20 and they were available as a Yamaha accessory for the FZS1000
Always liked the way they blend in with the frame.No longer in production or available.
Found them by accident when searching for 5DM Yamaha Bars bars for the FZS600 which I also found in chrome

(Forgot to put down the passenger pegs for the pic)
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Post by: YamFazFan on 29 September 2015, 08:58:32 pm
Not many shots of the bike in different places today, should I bother? All a bit holiday-snap-ish.

Yeah put them on :thumbup.
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Post by: downey on 29 September 2015, 09:46:15 pm
fucked if i know ,its polished ,,oh and the rear pegs are down ,,whats the prize before i put anymore effort into this

Another place to find  :lol


no prize no incentive lol
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Post by: YamFazFan on 29 September 2015, 09:53:37 pm
Not many shots of the bike in different places today, should I bother? All a bit holiday-snap-ish.

Yeah put them on :thumbup .

I've stayed at the apartments at Seaton a few times. Just up the road from Downderry & about 15 mins from Looe, so I guess you prob know it quite well.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 29 September 2015, 10:19:34 pm
Not many shots of the bike in different places today, should I bother? All a bit holiday-snap-ish.


Yeah put them on :thumbup .



Ok,you asked for it  :eek


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1506_zpsgskwrxa5.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1506_zpsgskwrxa5.jpg.html)


aka more of Hedgetrimmer's holiday snaps  :lol


Only a couple though, cos photo bucket is being a bitch tonight  :rolleyes


Polperro harbour:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1396_zpsbtwuack5.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1396_zpsbtwuack5.jpg.html)


On the coast path about a mile out of Polperro:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1429_zpseqokygkx.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1429_zpseqokygkx.jpg.html)


On the ferry to Fowey:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1473_zpsfnywgx5o.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1473_zpsfnywgx5o.jpg.html)


About a minute to cross, £3  :eek


Didn't see any lizards at Lizard Point, but there are crocodiles in Looe  :eek


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1482_zps3jeehnc3.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1482_zps3jeehnc3.jpg.html)


 :lol


Took loads of shots, but mostly just as reminders of where I spent my best childhood holidays, might not get down here for a while again.


We used to walk from Downderry to Seaton along the beach when the tide was out. None of it has changed much - maybe a few more houses have fallen into the sea from the Downderry cliff tops  :lol
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Post by: YamFazFan on 29 September 2015, 10:35:18 pm
The first pic is that shop window in Looe isn't it?!. Been on the Fowey ferry but not on bike, & polperro always a fave. Might get down that way again next wk :).
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 29 September 2015, 10:42:13 pm
The first pic is that shop window in Looe isn't it?!.


Yep, in the window of one or other of the many little craft shops. Thought it might come in handy sometime  :lol


Hope the weather holds for you if you do make it down - couldn't have wished for better this week  :D
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Post by: noggythenog on 30 September 2015, 10:09:40 am
Loving all the pics on this thread......never been so busy end of september....




Oh foc i forgot im banned........i still own a few fazer parts :b
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Post by: Anquetil on 30 September 2015, 04:33:50 pm
100 miles today . Horseshoe Pass, Denbigh Moors, Pentrevoelas area. Lovely weather again.
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Post by: Grayo on 30 September 2015, 04:45:08 pm
Been out running around locally as it will be sorn from tomorrow.  :'(
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Post by: Mike01 on 30 September 2015, 08:46:47 pm
Fitted new heated grips and finished fitting my new givi rack and box with built in stop lights. ..
Did not want heated grips cluttering up this bike but the 6 am chill is getting to my pinkies  :lol
Went for the Datatool ones as the controller is built into the left grip  :D
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Post by: esetest on 01 October 2015, 03:51:14 pm
Rode it to Vodafone shop in town , then came home the long way and stopped at Chew Valley lake for coffee and cake .
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Post by: kitcrazy on 01 October 2015, 06:10:58 pm
Took the bike to Steve Jordan motorcycles in surrey and had a nitron shock  and k-tec springs fitted.very helpful people would definitely recommend.
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Post by: redfox1 on 01 October 2015, 07:38:01 pm
Rode 180 miles, two-up, and only used three-quarters of a tank!
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Post by: unfazed on 01 October 2015, 07:42:47 pm
Rode 180 miles, two-up, and only used three-quarters of a tank!

 Half a foccing story  :wall , where did you go, any pictures? :pokefun
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Post by: fazerscotty on 01 October 2015, 08:20:24 pm
Rode 180 miles, two-up, and only used three-quarters of a tank!

 Half a foccing story  :wall , where did you go, any pictures? :pokefun

I think the rest might start with - it was a Gen 1...........
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Post by: redfox1 on 01 October 2015, 09:20:59 pm
Rode 180 miles, two-up, and only used three-quarters of a tank!

 Half a foccing story  :wall , where did you go, any pictures? :pokefun

I think the rest might start with - it was a Gen 1...........
Derby to York and back,but no photos cos was too foggy!
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Post by: unfazed on 01 October 2015, 09:36:32 pm
Foccing one liners and not even a picture of the fog :'( :lol
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Post by: Anquetil on 03 October 2015, 03:42:13 pm
Added Yamalube fuel stabiliser and brimmed tank. Drained carbs, went over bike with ACF 50. Checked tyre pressures, lubed chain, fully charged battery.Put in outbuilding on centre stand, and carpet under front tyre, dustcover over. We have had a couple of frosty mornings and ice on windscreens. Salt spreading on the roads that I ride on in the North Wales hills is imminent, so bye,bye, Fazer until the Spring, and hello XJ600.
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Post by: the cueball on 03 October 2015, 04:36:23 pm
passed it's MOT without any issues, so went for a ride!


 :)
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Post by: bigbluebear on 03 October 2015, 08:22:54 pm
Topped the oil up and went to Glencoe and back......levels seem fine now
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Post by: nickodemon on 03 October 2015, 08:33:01 pm
That's good news about the oil. Sometimes when checking the oil it can be stuck up in the head instead of dropping into sump, so now you know the level, keep an eye on it for the next wee while to make sure it's ok. Some fazers do burn a little oil and some don't....
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Post by: bristol banger on 07 October 2015, 06:15:23 pm
Sold it well the gen1 anyway, big thanks to Luke for sorting out the sale. I'm a little sad that it's gone and hope that the new owner gets as much pleasure from it as I have. In the three years I owned it never once did it not fail to put a smile on my face. Hopefully I will feel the same about the gen2, the little changes I've made since buying it from noggy are starting to make it feel like my bike instead of one I've borrowed.
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Post by: noggythenog on 08 October 2015, 03:34:55 pm
Topped the oil up and went to Glencoe and back......levels seem fine now


Top result......so you must have messed up somewhere eh bbb...but who cares at least you check it. 8)
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Post by: noggythenog on 08 October 2015, 03:38:09 pm
Sold it well the gen1 anyway, big thanks to Luke for sorting out the sale. I'm a little sad that it's gone and hope that the new owner gets as much pleasure from it as I have. In the three years I owned it never once did it not fail to put a smile on my face. Hopefully I will feel the same about the gen2, the little changes I've made since buying it from noggy are starting to make it feel like my bike instead of one I've borrowed.


I just pissed about with it in an attempt to make it right for me but in the end it just wasnt.......hope it goes well for ya as it has obviously had a little bit of a troubled past.....the little things just annoyed me more than they should have....im the same with my new bike.....ill be the same with every bike that isnt new..........but im still glad i experienced that rush of pure power, woulda always wondered what it was like........to think there are bikes out there that are even quicker is quite mind boggling at times.
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Post by: unfazed on 08 October 2015, 06:09:12 pm
Topped the oil up and went to Glencoe and back......levels seem fine now

Keep and eye on it especially before and after the longer journeys  :thumbup
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Post by: lew600fazer on 09 October 2015, 10:02:50 am
Had a tear in my eye as I handed over the keys to her new owner.
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Post by: NorthWestern on 09 October 2015, 09:16:23 pm
Considered washing it. Looks like it's just finished a wet le mans! Might do it tomorrow before it takes on a monochrome look
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Post by: Amylicious on 10 October 2015, 08:12:48 pm
1, Covered the swing arm with carbon fiber. Took only a few minutes not counting the cleaning before :)
2, Looking to close detected quite a few screws and washers which need to be replaced.
3, Realized that even though she’s getting maintained regularly, my mechanic doesn’t seem to care about the little things :)
4, Noticed that the main stand needs to be painted asap!!!
5, Scheduled a proper shower for her tomorrow realising how dirty she’s got during our little trip through the hills yesterday


Before:
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-2sIwGxzyyQI/Vhld6VjhaYI/AAAAAAAAAYo/X5tMxhDP2Zk/w653-h490-no/before.jpg)


After:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_OVNaJD5jjc/VhleBUzFsvI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/wpvaC0BAofQ/w653-h490-no/after.jpg)
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Post by: sinto on 10 October 2015, 08:14:36 pm
Had a tear in my eye as I handed over the keys to her new owner.
But I see your new beast on fb, looks awesome mate :) happy riding :)
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Post by: sinto on 10 October 2015, 08:15:10 pm
1, Covered the swing arm with carbon fiber. Took only a few minutes not counting the cleaning before :)
2, Looking to close detected quite a few screws and washers which need to be replaced.
3, Realized that even though she’s getting maintained regularly, my mechanic doesn’t seem to care about the little things :)
4, Noticed that the main stand needs to be painted asap!!!
5, Scheduled a proper shower for her tomorrow realising how dirty she’s got during our little trip through the hills yesterday


Before:
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-2sIwGxzyyQI/Vhld6VjhaYI/AAAAAAAAAYo/X5tMxhDP2Zk/w653-h490-no/before.jpg)


After:
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_OVNaJD5jjc/VhleBUzFsvI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/wpvaC0BAofQ/w653-h490-no/after.jpg)
Nice job there Amy but as you say "mechanic" doesn't care, so it's all down to you to maintain it to your standards :)

We've got the best roads here but unfortunately the worst weather at times :( So you might have to do more maintenance than those soft southerners :rollin
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Post by: Amylicious on 10 October 2015, 08:29:13 pm
you're soooo right... Will be a long night again spending hours ordering tiny little things for her that no one will see without glasses  :D Hope we'll have a few more weeks to make her dirty though :)
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Post by: sinto on 10 October 2015, 08:36:56 pm
Who cares what people see? It's what you want to do as it makes it right for you and you'll know it's done :)
At least I can still ride at night if I want to unlike Paul down south http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,18446.0.html (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,18446.0.html)
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Post by: esetest on 11 October 2015, 01:41:30 pm
Rode too Bibury and back , overcast and chilly but at least it was dry , a lot of traffic heading too the Arboretum , lots of bikers about today .
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Post by: the cueball on 11 October 2015, 04:21:02 pm
rode it like the dirty little bitch she is....


 :rollin
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Post by: Didier9 on 12 October 2015, 03:43:22 am
Replaced the air filter today at ~16,000 miles. Was not as hard as anticipated but still harder than it should, which explains why it had not been done by the po... Also greased the chain (1,000 miles since last time) and gave her a general cleaning. There was a lot of crud under the tank and the side panels, so it looks better there now. Nobody but me will know but that's ok.
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Post by: Smurfbud on 14 October 2015, 09:21:54 am
Dyno run at Ian Bell Motorcycles (see "happy with 141" post) and a wee blast whilst the sun was out .......... followed by cleaning the chain lube off the back wheel !!
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 15 October 2015, 09:21:04 pm
Fitted the Scorpion can that arrived today. Started easily on the button with no choke, something that it hasn't really been good at with the Delkevic that was on there. Then it rained, so didn't get a chance to get out and see if this can works better with the Ivan's set-up, as I suspect it will, and indeed, did on the last one. Still suspicious that the Delkevic was a little too restrictive.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 16 October 2015, 04:41:49 pm
Took it into town; runs so much sweeter with the new can, well chuffed. Smoother in lower gears in traffic now. In fact, I found I could drop down to 1.5k rpm in second in traffic and no snatchiness, hesitancy or bogging. It really has confirmed what Mike said about the Full Monty needing a good, free flowing can to work at it's best.
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Post by: nickodemon on 16 October 2015, 09:53:18 pm
Owned the bike nearly a month and put nearly 1000 miles on the clock. All the issues it had when i bought it have been fixed :D
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Post by: kitcrazy on 17 October 2015, 06:33:53 pm
fitted some crash bungs and took her for a Little ride
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Post by: NorthWestern on 17 October 2015, 07:16:24 pm
Ordered some front pads and bearings for the rear wheel.
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Post by: red98 on 18 October 2015, 07:14:53 pm
Took the 600 for a bimble, burnham beaches, ace cafe, bushy park  and home via brooklands, oh, and gave it a quick wash before the ride.......still looking good  ;)
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Post by: AJM on 18 October 2015, 08:24:53 pm
Joined 4000 bikers Hoggin the bridge, crossing the old Severn Bridge back into Wales and onto Chepstow racecourse, all for charity. Great day out and spotted a few Fazers 600 & 1000.
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Post by: AJM on 19 October 2015, 09:35:34 am
Forgot to add during part of the journey to Chepstow Racecourse i was alongside a very nice Motoguzzi, looked just like esetest machine, with the Mrs on the back.
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Post by: youngsterbiker on 19 October 2015, 01:13:06 pm
Went for a run to try the new gopro.. Dident have it on for the frst 15 mins of the trip, hit a foccin pheasent. Left blood on the headlight and fairing....
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Post by: esetest on 19 October 2015, 01:28:08 pm
Forgot to add during part of the journey to Chepstow Racecourse i was alongside a very nice Motoguzzi, looked just like esetest machine, with the Mrs on the back.
Unfortunately couldn't make it this year , the downside of shift work .
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Post by: AJM on 19 October 2015, 02:24:54 pm
Went for a run to try the new gopro.. Dident have it on for the frst 15 mins of the trip, hit a foccin pheasent. Left blood on the headlight and fairing....

My mate (who is a bike safety officer for South Wales fire service) was out with four guys recently and he was demonstrating safe overtaking and a pheasant hit him in the chest at 70 mph......said it fekin hurt :eek
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Post by: AJM on 19 October 2015, 02:28:00 pm
Forgot to add during part of the journey to Chepstow Racecourse i was alongside a very nice Motoguzzi, looked just like esetest machine, with the Mrs on the back.
Unfortunately couldn't make it this year , the downside of shift work .
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Don't see many of those machines around and thought I may have been you, beautiful looking bikes
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Post by: slappy on 19 October 2015, 03:43:22 pm
Went for a run to try the new gopro.. Dident have it on for the frst 15 mins of the trip, hit a foccin pheasent. Left blood on the headlight and fairing....

You are doing it all wrong, you have to nut it as demonstrated by Iannone at Philip Island this weekend. :)
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Post by: unfazed on 19 October 2015, 05:38:50 pm
I think Ducati will either leave the fairing with the hole or throw a seagull at him to wake him up and increase the adrenaline levels. :lol

Certainly one of the best overtakes I have seen in years, especially since the two he overtook were a few of the best riders in MotoGP. :D
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Post by: esetest on 19 October 2015, 06:59:38 pm
Forgot to add during part of the journey to Chepstow Racecourse i was alongside a very nice Motoguzzi, looked just like esetest machine, with the Mrs on the back.
Unfortunately couldn't make it this year , the downside of shift work .
[/quote
Don't see many of those machines around and thought I may have been you, beautiful looking bikes
Great fun to ride , torquey , light and agile , and bar and pegs seem to wrap you around the bike.
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Post by: NorthWestern on 20 October 2015, 08:53:05 pm
New pads fitted ready for tomorrow's "heavy rain" :(
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Post by: Didier9 on 21 October 2015, 03:28:30 am
I had an electrical short last Friday that blew the "Ignition" fuse, causing the dash to go dark and the engine to go silent. I had the bike towed to the local MC shop for the week end, but upon notification that they probably would not get to it until later this week, I left work early yesterday and found that one of the aftermarket running light/blinker in front (a cheap Chinese piece of junk) had shorted.
Interestingly, I would have thought the running lights would be on the "Signal" fuse, but no, they share the ignition/dashboard fuse.
Anyhow, once the running light was disconnected and the fuse replaced, all was good and I rode the bike to work today.
On my way home, the clutch cable broke right at the lever... at 16,774 miles! Bummer, so I am out of biking until Thursday at least...
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Post by: brooker81 on 21 October 2015, 08:03:16 am
Had her repaired. Then wrapped her up for the winter. 6month of hell on the turquise bandit. :'(
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Post by: slappy on 21 October 2015, 01:15:51 pm
Had her repaired. Then wrapped her up for the winter. 6month of hell on the turquise bandit. :'(

What was wrong with it that you had to get it repaired?
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Post by: brooker81 on 22 October 2015, 10:00:31 am
One of the coils had suspected failure. Took all apart turned out to be a cracked spark plug. :rollin :rollin
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Post by: slappy on 22 October 2015, 04:55:10 pm
One of the coils had suspected failure. Took all apart turned out to be a cracked spark plug. :rollin :rollin

Weird one, how/why does a spark plug crack?
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Post by: brooker81 on 22 October 2015, 05:49:28 pm
I've no idea it was number 4 that cracked sits direct in the most weather it was corroded to death and the others where like new. I'll put some pictures up maybe it was a heat thing?? I'm confused why it went myself although it did go when I was way over a tonne
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Post by: slappy on 22 October 2015, 06:50:30 pm
Think I better check mine then, no idea how long they have been in.
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Post by: joebloggs on 22 October 2015, 09:03:26 pm
(http://s19.postimg.org/6zwfv1feb/WP_20151022_001.jpg)

Drilled the thread out of my rear brake master cyclinder after a quick measure showed it almost the same hole centre's as my Harris rearsets  :D

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Post by: Val on 23 October 2015, 09:38:22 am
Felt a bit poorly today, so threw a sicky ( koff koff  ;) )
Then sat on my bike in the shed to test out the fit and comfort for riding of my new Furygan Houston Amo jacket which, by coincidence, just happened to turn up today :)  Imagine that, and me just happening to be at home as well!! :lol

I sense you are not telling us the whole story here, IMO the bike may have been out of the shed too  :rollin :rollin
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Post by: slappy on 23 October 2015, 04:37:50 pm
At last found an aftermarket  can that I don' t think is too noisey :)
Picked this up off ebay, brand new but probably old stock, £175,  had similiar one on my gen1 and have been looking for one for a few months, most I have seen have been damaged or overpriced, sometimes both!
The cardboard box it came in weighed more than the can, doesn't sound much louder than the standard can but looks a lot better.
Nice little bracket  for the mainstand to butt up against on left hand side included with it as there is no bracket on the link pipe.
Engine doesn't seem to pick up as well at  low revs so might be back to RaceHQ to get the fuel map tweaked but can live with it for now.
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Post by: joebloggs on 23 October 2015, 08:59:53 pm
Had some laser cut brackets delivered, fantastic service from LaserFast £33.00 for three brackets, two identical 6mm and one 2mm both mild steel, I sent them some CAD drawings and a member of staff, Nicola went paitently through them with me via several emails to ensure they were correct before cutting them out, and they were delivered within 3 days once we new them to be right.
The two identical brackets are to allow the fitting of a set of Harris adjustable rear sets designed to fit a Kawasaki and the single bracket is for the ignition switch since it found its home on the yokes taken up by the gauges.
I guess you could cut your own for a fraction of the cost but I wouldn't have been happy with my own results and was surprised at the price considering it was for one off's
(http://s19.postimg.org/uh301s303/WP_20151023_007.jpg)


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Post by: red98 on 24 October 2015, 10:18:41 am
Took my 600 boxeye for an MOT...passed with no advisories......never failed in 15 ish years of ownership  :D......only 1637 miles this year slightly less than last year......
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Post by: Exupnut on 24 October 2015, 12:28:45 pm
It dosnt go fast enuff for anything to fail
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Post by: unfazed on 24 October 2015, 12:53:42 pm
It dosnt go fast enuff for anything to fail
or far enough  :lol :lol
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Post by: red98 on 24 October 2015, 01:11:28 pm
42,000 miles      :nana
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Post by: unfazed on 24 October 2015, 01:29:33 pm
42,000 miles      :nana

in 16 years, it is only just run in  :lol
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Post by: Exupnut on 24 October 2015, 01:31:13 pm
Yup lol....and 40.000 of those miles were spent driving to and from the repairers so they don't count
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Post by: esetest on 25 October 2015, 01:42:18 pm
Took the Fazer out for its last fun ride this year , lots of bikers out today .
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Post by: esetest on 25 October 2015, 05:52:08 pm
Took the tank cover and battery off .
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Post by: downey on 25 October 2015, 07:26:53 pm
went[/size] to wesht cark today with a mate as pillion to see a vintage bike show ,not to fond of carrying pillions to be honest,it upsets how i like to ride but it was a good day[/color][/size] out all the same ,,heres a few pics ,some real interesting machines there too [/color]
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Post by: unfazed on 25 October 2015, 07:53:41 pm
Skibbereen ??? :)   Downey
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Post by: downey on 25 October 2015, 11:17:57 pm
lol not sure what happened my text yes skibb bike fest small show really but some interesting bikes there and a preformance from stunt rider mattie griffin too  :thumbup
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Post by: joebloggs on 27 October 2015, 05:12:27 pm
Choke cable delete

(http://s19.postimg.org/w2catq90z/WP_20151027_001.jpg)

(http://s19.postimg.org/65imh45df/WP_20151027_004.jpg)

One less cable running from the bars though the headstock area
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Post by: Val on 27 October 2015, 06:22:27 pm
Been to Loomies cafe with Bri.

Fine sunny day and great ride thank you Bri  :)
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Post by: bri h on 27 October 2015, 06:35:16 pm
Good ride decent roads and first class company cheers Val :)
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Post by: red98 on 27 October 2015, 06:36:15 pm
Been using the 600 for work this week, two days so far,10 miles each day, thats another 20 miles racked up    :lol
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Post by: sinto on 27 October 2015, 07:19:45 pm
Stripped the rear brake to have a wee check/clean.
Also took off the exhaust and gave it a wee clean and a lick of paint (unfortunately ran out of high temp paint si I just used a Tim of normal matt black) will be out on it on Thursday I hope so I imagine I'll be smelling something :lol
The nuts came off great so I was well chuffed and thanking one of the previous owners :)
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Post by: stevegixer on 27 October 2015, 07:21:59 pm
yesterday i had the exup fault show so removed the valve, which as you guessed was siezed solid, toojk it to work today & released it with some wd40 and a bit of time,
came home & replaced it only to find it was slightly bent, :eek so i got a straight edge & a small rubber mallet and now all sorted & replaced, happy days, :D
only had the bike since friday, really surprised the misses as it took me 3 days to get it in bits  :lol
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Post by: mr self destruct on 28 October 2015, 06:30:30 am
6 months to the day since I had my little fall, I took it for a spin on some private ground and found that, with enough painkillers down my neck I can actually ride again.


Booked in for its MoT tomorrow.  :D
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Post by: Freck on 28 October 2015, 09:07:05 am
6 months to the day since I had my little fall, I took it for a spin on some private ground and found that, with enough painkillers down my neck I can actually ride again.
It's only 10 weeks for me since I was wiped out, had to get in the garage yesterday and sit on the Fazer  :D
Don't know how long it'll be before I've got enough strength in my arms to ride again but I can't wait. Just to be able to do some tinkering on her would be nice but don't have the dexterity in my hands just yet  :'(
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Post by: bri h on 29 October 2015, 07:37:56 pm
Treated it to an oil and filter change and tightened the chain for good measure.
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Post by: stevegixer on 29 October 2015, 07:51:51 pm
made a set of jackup dog bones in work today, as rear end was really low when i got it, ( after speaking to a mate realised it had been lowered below standard)
aint tried it yet but think it may be a bit high,will find out on ride to work tomorrow, so ordered an r6 shock off devilsyam, also  ordered an aftermarket seat .( not off devilsyam lol)
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Post by: JKay on 29 October 2015, 08:06:20 pm
Got home on fazer 1000, tried to key in ignition to restart it to ride into garage and it won't turn on, jammed rowlocks off to work on the suzuki dr250
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Post by: mr self destruct on 30 October 2015, 06:46:20 am
6 months to the day since I had my little fall, I took it for a spin on some private ground and found that, with enough painkillers down my neck I can actually ride again.
It's only 10 weeks for me since I was wiped out, had to get in the garage yesterday and sit on the Fazer  :D
Don't know how long it'll be before I've got enough strength in my arms to ride again but I can't wait. Just to be able to do some tinkering on her would be nice but don't have the dexterity in my hands just yet  :'(


It's a pisser isn't it?  :(  You'll get there sooner or later.  ;)


Managed to ride mine to the Yamaha dealer and it hurt like a bastard, trying to twist my foot in to reach the gear lever. It passed the MoT though, which I'm over the moon with.


While I was there though, they let me have a play with a Tracer and a 650 V-Strom.
Found the Tracer's bars a little too wide for my liking though, but the Suzuki was the most comfortable bike I've ever sat on.
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Post by: joebloggs on 30 October 2015, 01:17:37 pm
Once rode to hospital with my leg in plaster. Doctor wasn't happy for some reason
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Post by: Freck on 30 October 2015, 05:09:04 pm
Once rode to hospital with my leg in plaster. Doctor wasn't happy for some reason
Lol, hope it wasn't a full leg cast! :rollin
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Post by: sinto on 30 October 2015, 05:26:39 pm
Once rode to hospital with my leg in plaster. Doctor wasn't happy for some reason
That reminds me of a time I was playing 5 a side football with a group of friends/family.
Done in my cartilage in my right knee and hobbled to changing room, put on my bike gear, then rode 20 + miles home, to be greeted by the (now ex) wife, who had to try and hold the bike while I made sure it was put away in the garage.  Then she took me to hospital, all in it was pretty sore but deffinetly couldn't move my leg once I got home, just as well it was only resting on the right footpeg, don't know if I'd been able to change gear if it was the left leg :b
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Post by: nickodemon on 30 October 2015, 09:09:37 pm
Today i changed the oil, oil filter, yesterday i swapped wheels with one of my other fazers as the bike didn't like ruts in the road or white lines. it had new tyres, but the profile was very steep, so i swapped with a flatter profile and it seems to have worked. I have 3 fazer thou gen 1's at the moment! Tomorrow i am changing the front sprocket and air filter. I hate having bikes that aren't serviced and running as they should... I should name them, so everyone knows which one i'm talking about :lol  I have my first one which i bought new in jan 2005, it is full monty 2008 r1 front end, r6 shock, carbon and loads of other stuff, second one is standard with f.s.h, third one is same colour as first one, but has earlier r1 front end,  r6 rear shock, part service history ( the one i'm servicing at the moment. I will be selling either No 2 or 3 in the next few weeks :'(
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Post by: joebloggs on 31 October 2015, 01:23:06 am
Once rode to hospital with my leg in plaster. Doctor wasn't happy for some reason
That reminds me of a time I was playing 5 a side football with a group of friends/family.
Done in my cartilage in my right knee and hobbled to changing room, put on my bike gear, then rode 20 + miles home, to be greeted by the (now ex) wife, who had to try and hold the bike while I made sure it was put away in the garage.  Then she took me to hospital, all in it was pretty sore but deffinetly couldn't move my leg once I got home, just as well it was only resting on the right footpeg, don't know if I'd been able to change gear if it was the left leg :b
Proper old school motorcycling, youth of today dont know they were born.....
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 31 October 2015, 10:48:30 am
I have 3 fazer thou gen 1's at the moment!  I should name them, so everyone knows which one i'm talking about :lol  I have my first one which i bought new in jan 2005, it is full monty 2008 r1 front end, r6 shock, carbon and loads of other stuff, second one is standard with f.s.h, third one is same colour as first one, but has earlier r1 front end,  r6 rear shock, part service history ( the one i'm servicing at the moment. I will be selling either No 2 or 3 in the next few weeks :'(


 :useless




Pics of the line-up are required!



Proper old school motorcycling, youth of today dont know they were born.....



When I stacked my FZ750 (one week from new), I cracked the scaphoid in my right wrist. Picked the bike up and rode it straight to the dealer to order replacement parts. Got a cast put on the wrist afterwards, supposed to immobilise the thumb, but I deliberately broke the loop of it that went around my thumb so I could ride the bike. I could only get a thin inner glove over my fingers - they got foccin freezing riding up the M11 to work  :lol
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Post by: nickodemon on 31 October 2015, 12:04:23 pm
I have 3 fazer thou gen 1's at the moment!  I should name them, so everyone knows which one i'm talking about :lol  I have my first one which i bought new in jan 2005, it is full monty 2008 r1 front end, r6 shock, carbon and loads of other stuff, second one is standard with f.s.h, third one is same colour as first one, but has earlier r1 front end,  r6 rear shock, part service history ( the one i'm servicing at the moment. I will be selling either No 2 or 3 in the next few weeks :'(


 :useless




Pics of the line-up are required!



Proper old school motorcycling, youth of today dont know they were born.....



When I stacked my FZ750 (one week from new), I cracked the scaphoid in my right wrist. Picked the bike up and rode it straight to the dealer to order replacement parts. Got a cast put on the wrist afterwards, supposed to immobilise the thumb, but I deliberately broke the loop of it that went around my thumb so I could ride the bike. I could only get a thin inner glove over my fingers - they got foccin freezing riding up the M11 to work  :lol


Pics as required..
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 31 October 2015, 03:25:55 pm
Separate pics of each don't prove you've got them all  :pokefun :lol
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Post by: nickodemon on 31 October 2015, 06:08:54 pm
 :lol  Bugger off i ain't pulling them all out the garage! Any suggestions for colour of wheel rim tape for no 3? Not red or silver ;)
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Post by: devilsyam on 31 October 2015, 06:44:25 pm
Yellow
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Post by: Tangoman on 31 October 2015, 07:24:54 pm
Fitted a R6 shock today, not to bad to do, home tomorrow to get out and see what it feels like already notice a difference just sitting on the bike
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Post by: nickodemon on 31 October 2015, 07:49:41 pm
Yellow
:eek
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Post by: slappy on 31 October 2015, 07:51:49 pm
:lol  Bugger off i ain't pulling them all out the garage! Any suggestions for colour of wheel rim tape for no 3? Not red or silver ;)

Black :)
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Post by: Mike01 on 31 October 2015, 08:01:52 pm
:lol  Bugger off i ain't pulling them all out the garage! Any suggestions for colour of wheel rim tape for no 3? Not red or silver ;)


White with blue maybe  :D
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h205/mitchmic/B7B5D1CC-34B0-4C90-BE45-F104459DD22A.jpg) (http://s65.photobucket.com/user/mitchmic/media/B7B5D1CC-34B0-4C90-BE45-F104459DD22A.jpg.html)
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Post by: nickodemon on 31 October 2015, 08:19:06 pm
:lol  Bugger off i ain't pulling them all out the garage! Any suggestions for colour of wheel rim tape for no 3? Not red or silver ;)

Black :)
:lol
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Post by: nickodemon on 31 October 2015, 08:23:09 pm
:lol  Bugger off i ain't pulling them all out the garage! Any suggestions for colour of wheel rim tape for no 3? Not red or silver ;)


White with blue maybe  :D
([url]http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h205/mitchmic/B7B5D1CC-34B0-4C90-BE45-F104459DD22A.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s65.photobucket.com/user/mitchmic/media/B7B5D1CC-34B0-4C90-BE45-F104459DD22A.jpg.html[/url])


Not too keen on white..... I dont know how to do it but are there not ways of overlaying a picture with different colours, so i can look at them? I am thinking of a light purple shade...
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Post by: Mike01 on 31 October 2015, 08:49:50 pm
Just had a quick look on fleebay and there are some light purple or rather violet  :b ones, not too keen but it might work  :)
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Post by: joebloggs on 01 November 2015, 06:26:10 am
Rim tapes are right up there with maltese cross tail lights as far as I'm concerned....... :eek
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Post by: sinto on 01 November 2015, 10:57:39 am
:lol  Bugger off i ain't pulling them all out the garage! Any suggestions for colour of wheel rim tape for no 3? Not red or silver ;)
You could just take a pic from the garage door to save you pulling them all out :b
Black :)
Black's not as bad as you may think, if you get the right reflective stuff. :thumbup
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Post by: stevegixer on 05 November 2015, 06:15:51 pm
came home from work early so got some time in the cave, fitted an R6 rear shock conversion to my 02 1000,
easy straight forward job.
then fitted a usb socket under the seat, also removed the stock mirrors & fitted  barend ones instead, just waiting for the mirror blanking plugs to arrive from luke .
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Post by: celticdog on 05 November 2015, 06:33:44 pm
Seat usb, what's happening there?
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Post by: Exupnut on 05 November 2015, 07:22:01 pm
Err.......a usb charger that is under the err........SEAT!!!!
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Post by: stevegixer on 05 November 2015, 09:14:56 pm
Err.......a usb charger that is under the err........SEAT!!!!

yep thats it so you can charge stuff up when out & about  :rolleyes
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Post by: NorthWestern on 07 November 2015, 05:41:40 pm
Checked my coolant levels and thought I might as well put all new stuff in.


Then realised when we made the ally radiator I didn't get round to clearcoating it!


Weather has not been kind
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5678/22432925178_60a485768d_z.jpg)


What looks like black paint actually is just dirt!  Seems harder to get off than paint though...
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/585/22663272920_667612951e_z.jpg)


After 30 mins of "fettling" with wire brushes, paraffin and sandpaper its starting to resemble its former glory.
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5758/22229844264_89aa7f152b_z.jpg)

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Post by: stevegixer on 07 November 2015, 05:46:04 pm
took mine for a short spin & seems to handle fine ( in the rain) after fitting the R6 shock conversion,
got back home & my shorty levers had arrived so fitted them,
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Post by: Tangoman on 07 November 2015, 06:47:29 pm
Also got out for short run around. R6 shock fitted last weekend, now I can corner without the back end hoping around, really has made a great difference, can't wait for the summer to try altering the forks and seeing what that does to the bike  :)
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Post by: nickodemon on 07 November 2015, 09:42:24 pm
I think i'm going to go with grey wheel rim tape. It was that or purple :lol
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Post by: noggythenog on 07 November 2015, 09:45:15 pm
I think i'm going to go with grey wheel rim tape. It was that or purple :lol


Do t do it Nicko.....every single classy, expensive item you ever bought for any of your bikes will be completely negated.


The sin cannot be undone :lol
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Post by: nickodemon on 07 November 2015, 09:49:12 pm
 :lol :lol
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Post by: nickodemon on 07 November 2015, 09:50:22 pm
Should i go for purple instead?
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Post by: nickodemon on 07 November 2015, 10:02:16 pm
Focc it i'm buying purple :eek
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Post by: sinto on 07 November 2015, 10:07:30 pm
Focc it i'm buying purple :eek
Go for pink :lol
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Post by: nickodemon on 07 November 2015, 10:10:39 pm
 :lol  Too late bought the purple :'(
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Post by: sinto on 07 November 2015, 10:12:10 pm
:lol  Too late bought the purple :'(
You'll regret it :lol
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Post by: noggythenog on 07 November 2015, 10:25:30 pm
He may as well just stick all of his fancy stuff on ebay right now, Akra, rizoma......the lot.............Halfords is his new hideout......he'll have neon lights on his Tuono & a sub woofer on his pillion seat :b
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Post by: nickodemon on 07 November 2015, 10:31:19 pm
Sub woofer? I like to think of it as a ghetto blaster. I will attach it with sellotape :)
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Post by: nickodemon on 08 November 2015, 02:20:59 pm
Fazer No 3 has been serviced, cleaned and greased, lubed and adjusted everywhere. Fitted stainless bolts in a few places and it's looking a lot better than when i bought it :)
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Post by: joebloggs on 08 November 2015, 03:19:14 pm
Painted the rear disc centre

Caliper next, really not looking forward to trying to key in some of the fiddly corners
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Post by: sinto on 08 November 2015, 03:44:13 pm
Painted the rear disc centre

Caliper next, really not looking forward to trying to key in some of the fiddly corners
There's a thread somewhere on here about doing them :)
And the rear one splits so that makes it easier :)
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Post by: joebloggs on 08 November 2015, 04:29:24 pm
Painted the rear disc centre

Caliper next, really not looking forward to trying to key in some of the fiddly corners
There's a thread somewhere on here about doing them :)
And the rear one splits so that makes it easier :)

Going to get a bucket of hamerite and drop it in, can even leave the brakehose to make fishing it out easier........No, obviously not, thanks for the tip
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Post by: Didier9 on 08 November 2015, 05:50:56 pm
Fazer No 3 has been serviced, cleaned and greased, lubed and adjusted everywhere. Fitted stainless bolts in a few places and it's looking a lot better than when i bought it :)
Beautiful, nice job! I want to replace the screws holding the front rotors too, they are rusty on mine. I found a few sellers having those on eBay for $40 or so, not cheap for a few bolts :(
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Post by: joebloggs on 08 November 2015, 06:28:59 pm
Fazer No 3 has been serviced, cleaned and greased, lubed and adjusted everywhere. Fitted stainless bolts in a few places and it's looking a lot better than when i bought it :)
Beautiful, nice job! I want to replace the screws holding the front rotors too, they are rusty on mine. I found a few sellers having those on eBay for $40 or so, not cheap for a few bolts :(

Are they m8 x 25 like the 600? If so why not use stainless button heads, not expensive and no special shoulder on the stock ones (well not on the 600)
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Post by: nickodemon on 08 November 2015, 06:38:08 pm
The disc bolts were rubbed down and painted :lol  This bike is for work, so not spending too much on it.. I replaced the mudguard bolts and a few other ones with stainless :D
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Post by: Didier9 on 11 November 2015, 02:35:06 am
Are they m8 x 25 like the 600? If so why not use stainless button heads, not expensive and no special shoulder on the stock ones (well not on the 600)
Not sure what size they are, the service manual only has a part number 90109-064G6-00. I have not removed them, my torque wrench is broken, so I would rather not take them out until I know I can put them back with the proper torque.


They appear to be common to a multitude of bikes though: FZ1, FZ6, R1, R6, FJR and Bolt and many others.
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Post by: brooker81 on 11 November 2015, 08:42:42 am
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/20151105_160404_zpso2loko2k.jpg)

picked up me winter wheels.
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Post by: joebloggs on 11 November 2015, 12:42:37 pm
Are they m8 x 25 like the 600? If so why not use stainless button heads, not expensive and no special shoulder on the stock ones (well not on the 600)
Not sure what size they are, the service manual only has a part number 90109-064G6-00. I have not removed them, my torque wrench is broken, so I would rather not take them out until I know I can put them back with the proper torque.


They appear to be common to a multitude of bikes though: FZ1, FZ6, R1, R6, FJR and Bolt and many others.

I've only ever used a torque wrench when rebuilding an engine, and even then have always knocked a few pounds off the recomended settings after a rather costly accident when using the manufacturer's recomended settings

As for everything else I check the bolts after a couple of days just to make sure nothings vibrating undone (safer than relying on torque settings only to find I missed one during re assembly)

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Post by: Didier9 on 12 November 2015, 03:02:14 am

I've only ever used a torque wrench when rebuilding an engine, and even then have always knocked a few pounds off the recomended settings after a rather costly accident when using the manufacturer's recomended settings

As for everything else I check the bolts after a couple of days just to make sure nothings vibrating undone (safer than relying on torque settings only to find I missed one during re assembly)

That's what I have done for most of my life (I am 63), until I actually got a torque wrench a few years ago. Checking myself against it I found I had a tendency to overtorque pretty much everything... so I developed a religion and I now use it for at least some of the more critical items. I do not routinely use it on everything, but it looked like the brake bolts would be one of those more critical parts. Before the wrench broke, I last used it on the rear axle and on the oil filter for instance. The hardware on bikes being somewhat smaller than equivalent hardware on cars, I am even more concerned about overtorquing, so I have just ordered a replacement torque wrench.

Regardless of torque wrench or not, I also like to check after a couple hundred miles, particularly when bolts secure aluminium parts (most everything on bikes), as they tend to expand and contract more than steel and therefore tend to get bolts lose. Typical examples being aluminium wheels on cars, these will get lose if not torqued properly.
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Post by: Didier9 on 12 November 2015, 03:10:03 am
Rode the Fazer to the shop for an Ivan jet kit, and checking the choke (has never worked since I bought this bike in July, was not a problem until now).


Temperature dropped down to the 50's since the middle of last week, at least in the morning (I know, it's terrible) and the lack of choke started showing. The bike would not start or would not keep running after starting. Since it has been going on for about a week, and I only have a typical 15 minutes ride to work, the battery was not recharging sufficiently after the lengthy attempts to start the engine, so this morning I had to put the charger to start the bike.


I had planned to have the jet kit installed anyway and I was indeed waiting for the temperature to drop enough to make sure the shop could see and fix the choke problem. Hopefully all this will be done in one day, I miss my bike already...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Didier9 on 12 November 2015, 07:38:53 pm
Stopped at the shop over lunch. Carbs were pretty cruddy, he will have to replace the gaskets, so I will have the bike tomorrow. He said I probably won't recognize it :) The bike was already fantastic before, looking forward to ride over the week end!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Didier9 on 14 November 2015, 12:56:25 am
Pretty frustrated rider here. The truck that was supposed to bring the gaskets today did no show up, so no bike for the week end :(
The worst part is that this looked like a great week end for riding, not sure how many more we are going to have this year.
It's in times like this that I really want a second bike...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Freck on 14 November 2015, 08:06:33 am
The worst part is that this looked like a great week end for riding, not sure how many more we are going to have this year.
You like riding in wind and rain then?  :lol  It's hoofing it down here!
Hope your bikes like a new 'un when you do get it back  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: YamFazFan on 14 November 2015, 10:17:18 am
The worst part is that this looked like a great week end for riding, not sure how many more we are going to have this year.
You like riding in wind and rain then?  :lol  It's hoofing it down here!
Hope your bikes like a new 'un when you do get it back  :)

Chucking it down here too :(, but I think Didier9 is a long long way from here :sun.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 14 November 2015, 12:49:38 pm
Just collected a set of Metzeler sportec M7 RR for the 1000.

Now to fit them and the Wilbers fork springs.

Back to playing with the suspension settings again, now all I need is a few dry days :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: nickodemon on 14 November 2015, 03:48:56 pm
I've fitted the purple wheel rim tape :lol  Let me know your thoughts... The pics make it look brighter than it is. I think the flash didn't help ;)  before and after....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 14 November 2015, 04:00:41 pm
That's your second Fazer yeah????.....what master cylinder is that off
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: nickodemon on 14 November 2015, 04:18:14 pm
Yes it fazer no2 was no 3 but sold other one yesterday. It's the standard 2002 r1 master cylinder and fluid reservoir.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Didier9 on 15 November 2015, 12:21:04 am

The worst part is that this looked like a great week end for riding, not sure how many more we are going to have this year.
You like riding in wind and rain then?  :lol  It's hoofing it down here!
Hope your bikes like a new 'un when you do get it back  :)
Well, the last two weekends we had pouring rain, but this one is great.
It is cooling off, I need to find myself warmer gloves.
Yeah, I am so much ready to get her back!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Didier9 on 18 November 2015, 03:51:54 am
Got my bike back today, finally!!! But it was worth the wait! Not sure how much to credit the carb cleaning versus Ivan's jet kit, but the bike is now buttery smooth all the way up from idle, where before it was very rough below 2000 rpm. The butt dyno also reports appreciably better torque around 3,000 rpm, not that it was lacking before. Overall I am extremely pleased!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 19 November 2015, 11:15:15 pm
Popped in the garage for a quick 15 min rebuild of my indicator switch after it felt a bit grim and my right indicators were not working (but bulbs fine).  After cleaning the switch up, bit of lube etc it felt like new, switch on, left indicators could not be stopped!  Strip back down, everything seemed ok.  Mess about, try this and that.  Notice the hazard switch was on, d'oh!  Rebuild it all, all back on.  No right indicators, but I notice the rear one flashing rapid.  Front bulb fine, no power... Check relay, connections, nothing showing on the volt meter.


Unravel the main white connector block near rectifier.  All clean from last time I did it.  Try indicators while scratching head, work fine!  Traced it down to another broken wire a few inches from the block (dark green).  I am starting to think the loom was pulled/yanked when it was crashed before I bought it...


Anywho, a quick 15 mins had turned into an hour and a half - good job er'indoors was out!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fireblake on 20 November 2015, 09:02:03 am
I gave the front brakes a clean up and light regrease.  They were so manky but it all came off with a spray of brake cleaner.  I try to do this every 3 or 4 months, depending on use and weather
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 20 November 2015, 02:19:36 pm
Had to use it for a 60 mile round trip, son had borrowed car,  wet and cold, reminded me why I don't ride when its wet and cold :\
Title: Re: intermittently quick flashing turn signals
Post by: Didier9 on 20 November 2015, 08:14:14 pm
I have been fighting an intermittently quick flashing from the right indicators. Would not do it all the time, and when it did it, both front and rear lights actually were flashing.I scratched my head more than once. I checked the wiring and redid a good bit of it to no avail. Finally, I found out the front bulb on the right side does not pull as much current as the one on the left side, and the flasher must be right at the limit where it decides it's not enough current and it blinks fast to tell you a bulb is dead, so sometimes it's happy and sometimes it's not.I have aftermarket indicators and it's not easy finding the right bulbs locally, but they are bright enough so I think I may just put a resistor in parallel and call it done (one of these resistors they sell with LED indicators).
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 20 November 2015, 10:03:36 pm
After today's hailstones on the ride home I ordered a new front tyre as mine is currently almost bald...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 21 November 2015, 06:38:17 pm
Threw it in the back of a hired van and took it home to Carlisle  :D


God only knows how I'm gonna get it off the van by myself in the morning  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 21 November 2015, 07:14:48 pm
Should be interesting, video yourself unloading it, we could do with a laugh  :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 21 November 2015, 07:18:17 pm
Can you set up a live feed
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 21 November 2015, 07:30:11 pm
Thankfully, my little Actioncam is well buried somewhere, so you're out of luck. Tune in again tomorrow for "dropped bike, had to call ambulance, broken bones" etc  :lol 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 21 November 2015, 08:01:11 pm
well done  Nick,it seems the next chapter of your life is starting, good luck mate
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Tangoman on 21 November 2015, 08:09:03 pm
Took mine for its MOT, walked it no issues  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 21 November 2015, 09:02:47 pm
well done  Nick,it seems the next chapter of your life is starting, good luck mate



Cheers Bill. I'll miss our little Welsh raids, but plenty of good exploring to do up here come next spring.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 22 November 2015, 01:52:01 pm
Charged up the battery , put the battery back on the bike , started it up , topped up the air in the tyres, rode it around the ring road .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 22 November 2015, 07:51:39 pm
Fzs1000, changed the Fork Oil, fitted Wilber Fork Springs and the Sportec M7s I bought last week.

Discovered I need to get new Brake Pads now. :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 22 November 2015, 08:03:22 pm
Got it off the back of the van this morning with no dramas. My method of packing it in the van worked well - put a large, inflated airbed at the front of the van, put the bike hard up against it, then another airbed, then piled all the heavy  boxes, furniture etc against that so nothing was moving  :think   All parked up, locked up and covered safe and secure now  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 22 November 2015, 08:36:06 pm
Got it off the back of the van this morning with no dramas. My method of packing it in the van worked well - put a large, inflated airbed at the front of the van, put the bike hard up against it, then another airbed, then piled all the heavy  boxes, furniture etc against that so nothing was moving  :think   All parked up, locked up and covered safe and secure now  :)


Mind youll need fresh air in those tyres.....no running around up there with that soft, slow air still in them.


How are the roads looking so far & what's the hedge density?


Glad to hear you're all sorted now anyway....now the fun begins 8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 22 November 2015, 08:46:27 pm
Got it off the back of the van this morning with no dramas. My method of packing it in the van worked well - put a large, inflated airbed at the front of the van, put the bike hard up against it, then another airbed, then piled all the heavy  boxes, furniture etc against that so nothing was moving  :think   All parked up, locked up and covered safe and secure now  :)

The most important item packed in carefully and everything else Focced in  :lol :lol

Did you at any stage forget you were driving a van and go to overtake like you would on the bike?  :lol

Glad to see you got "Home" safe and sound  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 22 November 2015, 09:15:07 pm


How are the roads looking so far & what's the hedge density?



Won't be riding it much if at all this year now, so won't have an opinion on the roads for a bit. The bike needs a thorough wash and ACF'ing before it goes anywhere now the salt has started to go down, but might get the odd nice day in winter still.


Hedge density is foccin hard, cos it's mostly dry stone walls around here!




The most important item packed in carefully and everything else Focced in  :lol :lol

Did you at any stage forget you were driving a van and go to overtake like you would on the bike?  :lol

Glad to see you got "Home" safe and sound  :thumbup


Damn right it was the most important thing! Most of my other belongings are just old crap now, much replacing to be happening.


Caned the van up there and back (well, it wasn't mine was it  :lol ), but am currently at bruv's one more time, to drop off the van and collect my car. Another mind-numbing motorway slog tomorrow, and that's it  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 22 November 2015, 09:27:33 pm
congrats on the new house nick, I must have missed you saying you had got somewhere sorted. if your coming up norf at any point next season gimme a shout, I know where the best hedges are  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 22 November 2015, 09:32:56 pm
if your coming up norf at any point next season gimme a shout, I know where the best hedges are  :lol


Yes Mick, but have you tested them? I won't have anything to do with sub-standard hedges y'know  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Didier9 on 24 November 2015, 04:51:18 pm
put a large, inflated airbed at the front of the van, put the bike hard up against it, then another airbed, then piled all the heavy  boxes, furniture etc against that so nothing was moving


Good to know some people still have their priorities straight :)
Congrats on the move! Hope you enjoy your new place.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 25 November 2015, 10:51:06 pm
My right-front indicator hasn't been working (and the rear right flashing twice as fast) so I bought a couple of bulbs from M&P (good service, ordered Monday evening, turned up this morning) and tried swapping the old bulb out for a new one.

Unfortunately it still wasn't working and on closer inspection it turned out that water (condensation?) had caused corrosion on the contacts in the socket, so a few squirts of WD40 Contact Cleaner and some scraping around with a sharp blade and some sandpaper cleaned it up and it's now working fine.

At least I've got a couple of spare indicator bulbs now... :-/
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 26 November 2015, 08:12:03 am
Started fitting the SP Engineering cans to the FZ6 wow they are LOUD. Pics and video's to follow
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: coffee on 26 November 2015, 05:16:45 pm
My comfort seat came today,got it off e/bay for £100 a bit expensive but it's mint and looks ace,where do you post pics and find smileys etc?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: joebloggs on 26 November 2015, 05:27:46 pm
Resprayed the throttle housing and my clutch stock matte black (same as all other parts I've refinished)
Extended the wiring to the front brake light switch as the original wiring was damaged, soldiered the wire to the terminals and heat shrank them, means removing the switch should I have to take the switch block off the bars but no great hassle


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 26 November 2015, 05:42:20 pm
My comfort seat came today,got it off e/bay for £100 a bit expensive but it's mint and looks ace,where do you post pics and find smileys etc?


When you click on the reply button and the dialogue page opens the smileys are just above the message box  where you input text, for photos click on the additional options button below the input box, thats on a computer, tablets  or phones might be different.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: jerbear on 26 November 2015, 05:51:18 pm
Fitted a pair of H4 HID bulb kits Saturday that were given to me, so decided to sneak a little ride in when I got home. Getting dark on return and very pleased with lighting  :) 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: CaptainCazador on 26 November 2015, 07:30:09 pm
Took it to the local friendly mechanic to get the master cylinder screws removed.

(http://i.imgur.com/ZL8GOpe.jpg)

Started with a punch and hammer but that didn't work so moved on to the drill.

(http://i.imgur.com/FOH7bmr.jpg)

Drilled the heads off removed one screw but the other snapped clean off when going at it with vice grips.

So the welder came out.  :twisted:

(http://i.imgur.com/b618GF1.jpg)

Blob of weld was enough to remove it with the grips.

(http://i.imgur.com/Hf3spEx.jpg)

Finally out.

(http://i.imgur.com/Lob3TJL.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/InrhrvM.jpg)

I think the threads have been damaged on the left hole the new screw in that hole feels tight. Some unavoidable damage has been done to the cap but it was that or a new MC.

(http://i.imgur.com/EkjVbhF.jpg)

Also ordered a PR3 to see what all the rage is about for the front while I was there it is to replace an Avon road rider with roughly 1/2mm left before it hits 1mm.

Finally got the stubborn pistons in took a while and lot of persistence but I won in the end.

(http://i.imgur.com/tCYJNJh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/hd0b1yT.jpg)

Pads could be replaced with fresh. They were needed.

(http://i.imgur.com/gyUmyOT.jpg)

Flushed the fluid with fresh.

(http://i.imgur.com/qZxz7Id.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/U1nZlDw.jpg)

Replaced the stripped caliper bracket I've been meaning to for a few months.

(http://i.imgur.com/xaSfpYJ.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/OnDIf5n.jpg)

Next I replaced the front pads and fluid while I was at it the pads were still legal though not by much so thought I would change them today so I don't have to bother in a month when it's sub zero temperatures.

Pistons went back with ease unlike the back which was nice.

(http://i.imgur.com/YKuOQmp.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/zkmd9NY.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/JRqVZRZ.jpg)

Little bleeder worked very well despite what the arm chair experts said. Took about two minutes on each caliper.

(http://i.imgur.com/AYqfinp.jpg)

Finished the day by washing it and tying the brake levers back for the night.

(http://i.imgur.com/79kkfKh.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/0Z9n9mO.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/QBJfUQB.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 26 November 2015, 08:56:12 pm
Whoops!


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/622/23330962955_6743de866c_z.jpg)


Good job the new tyre arrived this morning!


(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/607/23248395311_60fdcf95b7_z.jpg)



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 26 November 2015, 09:19:58 pm
Took it to the local friendly mechanic to get the master cylinder screws removed.

Started with a punch and hammer but that didn't work so moved on to the drill.

Drilled the heads off removed one screw but the other snapped clean off when going at it with vice grips.

So the welder came out.  :twisted:

Blob of weld was enough to remove it with the grips.

Finally out.

I think the threads have been damaged on the left hole the new screw in that hole feels tight. Some unavoidable damage has been done to the cap but it was that or a new MC.



Never heard of Left Hand drill bits then :eek :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: CaptainCazador on 26 November 2015, 10:08:08 pm
Took it to the local friendly mechanic to get the master cylinder screws removed.

Started with a punch and hammer but that didn't work so moved on to the drill.

Drilled the heads off removed one screw but the other snapped clean off when going at it with vice grips.

So the welder came out.  :twisted:

Blob of weld was enough to remove it with the grips.

Finally out.

I think the threads have been damaged on the left hole the new screw in that hole feels tight. Some unavoidable damage has been done to the cap but it was that or a new MC.



Never heard of Left Hand drill bits then :eek :eek
Of course but we didn't have one to hand believe it or not.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: coffee on 27 November 2015, 12:15:58 am
If I've done this right there should be a pic of my bike
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Didier9 on 27 November 2015, 12:17:30 am
Nice bike! Working :) congrats!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: CaptainCazador on 27 November 2015, 01:43:18 pm
Inspected the spark plugs. They are wet because I blasted them with plus gas.

(http://i.imgur.com/gSzjKVi.jpg)

Went to get a PR3 fitted on the front and to find the cheapest 10/40 oil money could buy which was Triple QX£13.51 5L.

(http://i.imgur.com/q9adz1m.jpg)

Changed the 4K old castrol GTX and oil filter.

(http://i.imgur.com/pMsuzQr.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Freck on 27 November 2015, 02:06:53 pm
Could you please resize your pictures before posting Captain, they're a bit big!  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 27 November 2015, 06:14:34 pm
They look good to me - on a PC nice and big- no probs
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 30 November 2015, 06:44:45 pm

Shat myself. That's what I did with my Fazer today.  :rolleyes

Today, a full 7 months after I fucked my knee up, I started commuting on the bike again and found I've totally lost my confidence.
To be fair I've only ridden it on the road twice since April, and that was last month to the MoT place. Got an advisory on my rear tyre so got that replaced last Friday, just in time for the really pissy weather to hit us.
So today, with strong winds, heavy rain and a tyre that's being scrubbed in it's no wonder I was riding gingerly, but still, I felt like it was the first day of my Direct Access all over again.
I only passed my test 2 1/2 years ago so 7 months off the bike is a big chunk of time.


Question is, do I stick with it over winter, or pack it in until the spring and start over when the drier weather arrives?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 30 November 2015, 07:23:13 pm
Finally managed to source a belly pan at the right price, was going to paint it yellow but will see how it looks on the bike in black first.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 30 November 2015, 11:35:34 pm
cracking looking bike dazza...stick with it mr self destruct ,,you'll be a much better rider come summer but ya thats a big chunck of time to be off the road take it handy in this weather ,,but remember to enjoy it while your passing lines of poor sods in there cages ,deppressed cuz they dont have a bike :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: youngsterbiker on 30 November 2015, 11:45:28 pm
Put air in tyres, then nearly crashed it on my way home. Doing 70 -80 mph on the a12, one moment of inatention, and suddenly stationary trafic ahead. locked up the rear but was not enough so i aimed for the middle of the cars and held on. must have got to the cars at about 50mph, bit fast for filtering i must say. anyway thankfully i survived and purchased a lotto ticket. (so nearly died and lost 2 quid) hopefully i will learn from this experience......by taking the car for a few days.. :/
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 30 November 2015, 11:59:47 pm
Glad your ok youngsterbiker :thumbup

But seriously, if you think your struggling to get a bike through the gap at that speed, what makes you think you'll get your car through there? :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 01 December 2015, 08:32:09 am
SP Engineering cans fitted very loud indeed looki much better IMO

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/20151127_163534_zpskddg1315.jpg)

http://s1236.photobucket.com/user/brooker81/media/VID-20151127-WA0002_zpsoeai9zpk.mp4.html (http://s1236.photobucket.com/user/brooker81/media/VID-20151127-WA0002_zpsoeai9zpk.mp4.html)

(http://vid1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/VID-20151127-WA0002_zpsoeai9zpk.mp4)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 01 December 2015, 11:29:58 am
Put air in tyres, then nearly crashed it on my way home. Doing 70 -80 mph on the a12, one moment of inatention, and suddenly stationary trafic ahead. locked up the rear but was not enough so i aimed for the middle of the cars and held on. must have got to the cars at about 50mph, bit fast for filtering i must say. anyway thankfully i survived and purchased a lotto ticket. (so nearly died and lost 2 quid) hopefully i will learn from this experience......by taking the car for a few days.. :/
Fella you talked about  "lost my confidence" -------- next you are doing 80 on busy, wet/damp (just guessing) roads. Got to say - never mind yourself --you are scaring me !
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 01 December 2015, 02:05:28 pm
Put air in tyres, then nearly crashed it on my way home. Doing 70 -80 mph on the a12, one moment of inatention, and suddenly stationary trafic ahead. locked up the rear but was not enough so i aimed for the middle of the cars and held on. must have got to the cars at about 50mph, bit fast for filtering i must say. anyway thankfully i survived and purchased a lotto ticket. (so nearly died and lost 2 quid) hopefully i will learn from this experience......by taking the car for a few days.. :/
Fella you talked about  "lost my confidence" -------- next you are doing 80 on busy, wet/damp (just guessing) roads. Got to say - never mind yourself --you are scaring me !


Different bloke. It was me that's lost my confidence, but reading that, fuck me it could have been worse!  :lol


And you're bang on Downey, I was filtering through a mile of stationary traffic today thinking, yeah that's why I ride!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 01 December 2015, 02:15:18 pm
Sorry to you both I got confused -------- it was because it was the first post on a new page so I did not directly have the other name to see, and also the bit about putting in air in the tyres correlated with youngster fitting a new one.
Thats what I am saying anyway- sounds convincing to me and I am sticking with it
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 01 December 2015, 02:29:33 pm
No worries. When I jump on the bike I feel like I'm 17 again!  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 01 December 2015, 04:13:43 pm
Sorry to you both I got confused -------- it was because it was the first post on a new page so I did not directly have the other name to see, and also the bit about putting in air in the tyres correlated with youngster fitting a new one.
Thats what I am saying anyway- sounds convincing to me and I am sticking with it


Slagging people off and haven't even got your facts right. :rolleyes :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 01 December 2015, 06:18:05 pm
Rode mine to work; 0)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 01 December 2015, 07:55:18 pm
Glad your ok youngsterbiker :thumbup

But seriously, if you think your struggling to get a bike through the gap at that speed, what makes you think you'll get your car through there? :eek

 :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 01 December 2015, 07:56:21 pm
Put air in tyres, then nearly crashed it on my way home. Doing 70 -80 mph on the a12, one moment of inatention, and suddenly stationary trafic ahead. locked up the rear but was not enough so i aimed for the middle of the cars and held on. must have got to the cars at about 50mph, bit fast for filtering i must say. anyway thankfully i survived and purchased a lotto ticket. (so nearly died and lost 2 quid) hopefully i will learn from this experience......by taking the car for a few days.. :/
Fella you talked about  "lost my confidence" -------- next you are doing 80 on busy, wet/damp (just guessing) roads. Got to say - never mind yourself --you are scaring me !


Different bloke. It was me that's lost my confidence, but reading that, fuck me it could have been worse!  :lol


And you're bang on Downey, I was filtering through a mile of stationary traffic today thinking, yeah that's why I ride!

 :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fireblake on 03 December 2015, 09:34:56 pm
I had a set of 023's fitted today. On the ride home from the fitters it gently drizzled. Just what I needed with some new slippery tyres
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 03 December 2015, 11:01:35 pm
put my hand guards back on ,winter is here :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 04 December 2015, 10:34:35 am
Rode to work. Boss compained how loud it was so i laughed.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Tangoman on 04 December 2015, 05:09:26 pm
Got out for a while, on some dry Cornish roads, haven't seen many for a while  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: CaptainCazador on 04 December 2015, 08:58:39 pm
Cleaned and ACF'd it.

(http://i.imgur.com/59T4bPJ.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/1tMCOfH.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Mvi6wAG.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/eMyGkMm.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/9KufKHS.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/PU2FUTn.jpg)

Changed a bulb.

(http://i.imgur.com/OXMuiB8.jpg)

I wanted to fit the scottoiler as well today but the wind picked up and started blowing everything around which was irritating so I didn't bother. I did fit the sticker though.

(http://i.imgur.com/TcYQmet.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: nickodemon on 04 December 2015, 09:18:31 pm
Charged the battery on gen 1 no1, sprayed gen 1 no 2 with copious amounts of fs465. It doesn't get acf 50 like my minters as its not exactly mint ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 04 December 2015, 09:27:46 pm
Charged the battery on gen 1 no1, sprayed gen 1 no 2 with copious amounts of fs465. It doesn't get acf 50 like my minters as its not exactly mint ;)




Thats like when i get taken out for dinner with the inlaws & they make me order from the kids meal :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 05 December 2015, 04:23:41 pm
Took my knackered front discs off, now got fresh ones and King of bling stainless bolts...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 06 December 2015, 09:04:41 am
Not a bad day here in south bucks so I thought I would take the bike for a blast, I sorn'ed one of them at the beginning of the month , you can guess which bike the batterys just died on.. :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 06 December 2015, 09:50:58 pm
Not a bad day here in south bucks so I thought I would take the bike for a blast, I sorn'ed one of them at the beginning of the month , you can guess which bike the batterys just died on.. :rolleyes


Hard lines red..........im reckoning my battery will be the same.....need to get it to the garage for improvements and we've had so much wind and rain that it hasnt moved in a long time now...plus i dont know the batteries history.....i dont think it bodes well especially if i miss the chance on perhaps its 1 turn that i might get......think ill go with half choke and hope for the best.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: youngsterbiker on 06 December 2015, 10:35:48 pm
Glad your ok youngsterbiker :thumbup

But seriously, if you think your struggling to get a bike through the gap at that speed, what makes you think you'll get your car through there? :eek
Hopefully it wont happen again...... although this perticuler road is know for surprises....not quite like the a9 though :D It was a moment of lack of concentration on my part, i blame myself completely and now wonder why i did not look ahead.... and the car has a crumple zone, but i hope i will not us it.. :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fireblake on 07 December 2015, 01:54:44 pm
Last week I put the handle bar Muffs on. Not sure I like them but I'm still wearing my summer gloves so not all bad. And just had some new 023's fitted.  Oh and cleaned the front calipers. 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Didier9 on 08 December 2015, 12:19:35 am

Hard lines red..........im reckoning my battery will be the same.....need to get it to the garage for improvements and we've had so much wind and rain that it hasnt moved in a long time now...plus i dont know the batteries history.....i dont think it bodes well especially if i miss the chance on perhaps its 1 turn that i might get......think ill go with half choke and hope for the best.

Has anyone tried the new lithium batteries? Over here (US), prices range from $80 to $260 with specs that are not much different.

I am concerned that all vendors say you cannot charge them with a charger for lead-acid and you have to buy their own chargers, but the regulator on the bike is the same, so I would think the regulator also should be different.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tex on 08 December 2015, 11:30:37 am

Hard lines red..........im reckoning my battery will be the same.....need to get it to the garage for improvements and we've had so much wind and rain that it hasnt moved in a long time now...plus i dont know the batteries history.....i dont think it bodes well especially if i miss the chance on perhaps its 1 turn that i might get......think ill go with half choke and hope for the best.

Has anyone tried the new lithium batteries? Over here (US), prices range from $80 to $260 with specs that are not much different.

I am concerned that all vendors say you cannot charge them with a charger for lead-acid and you have to buy their own chargers, but the regulator on the bike is the same, so I would think the regulator also should be different.

 I brought one last year, very light, no problems  at all, and you can charge with a normal charger, if we get below freezing temps that will be the test,
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Tiercel on 08 December 2015, 12:42:45 pm
Cleaned it, fitted some R&G heated grips, put cutiemarks on it. Sorted.


Need to get round to ACF50ing it at some point too
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Frosties on 08 December 2015, 08:56:43 pm
Cleaned and ACF'd it.


([url]http://i.imgur.com/eMyGkMm.jpg[/url])



So you cleaned it eh....really? Look at the goddam state of that sorry arse side stand, main stand and chain runner you piss poor excuse of a biker - get down and give me 50. :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 08 December 2015, 10:11:35 pm
I think that was the "before " picture
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Frosties on 08 December 2015, 10:16:09 pm
I think that was the "before " picture


Water on the ground and a clean swing arm so not buying it Sharpy  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 08 December 2015, 10:53:30 pm
( I was hoping it was the before )
Just noticed that swing arm has a chamfer on the corner --- I dont recall seeing that on mine (98)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 08 December 2015, 11:04:13 pm
Just noticed that swing arm has a chamfer on the corner --- I dont recall seeing that on mine (98)

You say corner?
It has a chamfer on both sides although you can't see the one on the right due to the rear brake pipe and the dirt covering it but mines has them too and it's a 98 :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Didier9 on 10 December 2015, 04:02:47 am


 I brought one last year, very light, no problems  at all, and you can charge with a normal charger, if we get below freezing temps that will be the test,

Do you remember what brand it was? Yes please let us know how it does in the cold, thanks!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 10 December 2015, 11:09:14 am
Just noticed that swing arm has a chamfer on the corner --- I dont recall seeing that on mine (98)


You say corner?
It has a chamfer on both sides although you can't see the one on the right due to the rear brake pipe and the dirt covering it but mines has them too and it's a 98 :)


I will take another look, I think that maybe the chamfer is only on the inside and that is a view I am not familiar with as I have never taken the wheel out. The outside edge im sure is square without a chamfer

EDIT just found this picture i posted a few weeks back it is slightly rounded but not chanfered. Can not tell from this picture if the inside is chamfered or not
(http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=17962.0;attach=20345;image)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 10 December 2015, 12:03:43 pm
Not today, but only just reconnected back online, so I'm gonna tell you anyway :D
Last week, I finally got around to giving the bike a thorough wash, and ACF'd the living daylights out of it, so at last it was ok to get out on the road again.

So on Sunday, with some calmer weather and a bit of sunshine,I decided to go and get my  :faz   fix. But first, I had to get out of flood-hit Carlisle. Tried the quick route on Warwick Road just out of the estate I've moved to; road closed due to flooding. Tried another main road, also just around the corner, comes out a bit further along Warwick Road, a bit further from the worst hit areas; road closed due to flooding. Not even 1 mile from home and already this is turning into an adventure! Sounds good, we like adventures, not giving up yet. Found a route out of Carlisle, got up to the A69 to head east; road closed due to flooding. Still not giving up, I need my Fazer fix! Went up the M6 one junction to the A689, at last can make some progress  :) 

I had planned just a short loop, Alston, Penrith and home. Good ride across to Alston, stopped for a coffee, then headed south towards Penrith. That took me over Hartside Top, so accidentally stumbled upon the Hartside cafe - I knew it was on one of these roads around here somewhere, but didn't know it's exact whereabouts, so that's one little bit of local orientation sorted  :)   Cafe closed, and a foccing stiff, cold wind howling across the top, so just a brief pause to take in the view, then off again.

These roads will be fun come summer!

There were small streams running across many of the roads, bits of flood debris here and there, nothing serious, just some gravel, small twigs and leaves etc, just had to take a bit of care, a few larger puddles a few inches deep, but nothing unnavigable. Then, got to within 4 miles of Penrith; road closed due to flooding. Ah. Not sure about another route, that cuts me off from the M6 and A6. So out comes the map. B6412 will get me up to Lazonby, from where I can hopefully cut west again for a main route home. Nice twisty country road, but still taking it easy, lots of crap on the road here and there but not too bad. Turned left at Lazonby for Carlisle; road closed due to flooding  :\ 

Finally managed to get home by following the 6412 all the way up to Brampton, then M6 back down one junction and in to home via the back route.


Last night, more strong winds blew two fence panels down, one of which fell onto the bike, but lifted the cover this morning to find it unmarked; phew!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 10 December 2015, 12:18:55 pm
A little while ago I posted about the right front indicator not working on my FZ6 whilst the rear was flashing twice as fast. After swapping the bulbs I found that it was actually corrosion on the contacts inside the indicator housing that seemed to be the problem, so I cleaned those out and it worked ok for a while.

Unfortunately it then started playing up again and I found a post on another forum from someone else who had a similar issue and traced it to the wiring on the left hand under the handlebars, so now I'm cleaning all the connections which will hopefully fix it for good...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 13 December 2015, 10:09:08 am
Not a bad day here in south bucks so I thought I would take the bike for a blast, I sorn'ed one of them at the beginning of the month , you can guess which bike the batterys just died on.. :rolleyes
3




time to sort out the battery, I have an old honda cb 250 rs with a new battery on it,wont be using it untill the spring so dragged it out from the back of the shed and took the battery off.......bit of luck, its the same size as the 600 fazer  :thumbup...had to make up a new positive lead for it as different ternimals but up and running now....doubt if the honda battery would have lasted the winter without being used, will buy a new one for the fazer  and return the honda battery in the spring....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Smurfbud on 13 December 2015, 03:02:42 pm
Not today, but only just reconnected back online, so I'm gonna tell you anyway :D
Last week, I finally got around to giving the bike a thorough wash, and ACF'd the living daylights out of it, so at last it was ok to get out on the road again.


I had planned just a short loop, Alston, Penrith and home. Good ride across to Alston, stopped for a coffee, then headed south towards Penrith. That took me over Hartside Top, so accidentally stumbled upon the Hartside cafe - I knew it was on one of these roads around here somewhere, but didn't know it's exact whereabouts, so that's one little bit of local orientation sorted  :)   Cafe closed, and a foccing stiff, cold wind howling across the top, so just a brief pause to take in the view, then off again.
These roads will be fun come summer!

You are just across the A69 from me and Hartside is a regular ride out for us so maybe we can meet up next summer

Got a couple of bikes given the ACF50 treatment by Les from Allweatherbiker this weekend - did a great job of cleaning and spraying for winter protection at £65 a bike - not a bad price at all given the attention to detail he provides ...

Hope the water levels reduce so you can get out n about soon
cheers
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 13 December 2015, 04:03:31 pm
[

You are just across the A69 from me and Hartside is a regular ride out for us so maybe we can meet up next summer

Got a couple of bikes given the ACF50 treatment by Les from Allweatherbiker this weekend - did a great job of cleaning and spraying for winter protection at £65 a bike - not a bad price at all given the attention to detail he provides ...

Hope the water levels reduce so you can get out n about soon
cheers


Hi Smurfbud. Definitely want to get connected to any Foccers up this way for rides and meets, weather permitting! Mine is currently kept taxed etc just in case we get the odd day here and there through winter worth taking advantage of, but failing that, will be out exploring come spring. The Hartside will definitely be on my list come better weather next year.


I've done as good a job on the ACF application as I can at home, getting into most little nooks and crannies, so that'll do for this winter I reckon.


Water levels are slowly dropping, and as I found out with last Sunday's ride, I can get around a bit, although I think some routes will be closed for quite some time due to bridge damage. But now it looks like we might be in for a bit of a freeze - didn't go out today because I thought the frost wouldn't clear in the hills - was very slow to clear at lower levels today, and with recent rain, didn't want to risk it being icy.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 13 December 2015, 05:03:32 pm
Not today, but only just reconnected back online, so I'm gonna tell you anyway :D
Last week, I finally got around to giving the bike a thorough wash, and ACF'd the living daylights out of it, so at last it was ok to get out on the road again.

So on Sunday, with some calmer weather and a bit of sunshine,I decided to go and get my  :faz   fix. But first, I had to get out of flood-hit Carlisle. Tried the quick route on Warwick Road just out of the estate I've moved to; road closed due to flooding. Tried another main road, also just around the corner, comes out a bit further along Warwick Road, a bit further from the worst hit areas; road closed due to flooding. Not even 1 mile from home and already this is turning into an adventure! Sounds good, we like adventures, not giving up yet. Found a route out of Carlisle, got up to the A69 to head east; road closed due to flooding. Still not giving up, I need my Fazer fix! Went up the M6 one junction to the A689, at last can make some progress  :) 

I had planned just a short loop, Alston, Penrith and home. Good ride across to Alston, stopped for a coffee, then headed south towards Penrith. That took me over Hartside Top, so accidentally stumbled upon the Hartside cafe - I knew it was on one of these roads around here somewhere, but didn't know it's exact whereabouts, so that's one little bit of local orientation sorted  :)   Cafe closed, and a foccing stiff, cold wind howling across the top, so just a brief pause to take in the view, then off again.

These roads will be fun come summer!

There were small streams running across many of the roads, bits of flood debris here and there, nothing serious, just some gravel, small twigs and leaves etc, just had to take a bit of care, a few larger puddles a few inches deep, but nothing unnavigable. Then, got to within 4 miles of Penrith; road closed due to flooding. Ah. Not sure about another route, that cuts me off from the M6 and A6. So out comes the map. B6412 will get me up to Lazonby, from where I can hopefully cut west again for a main route home. Nice twisty country road, but still taking it easy, lots of crap on the road here and there but not too bad. Turned left at Lazonby for Carlisle; road closed due to flooding  :\ 

Finally managed to get home by following the 6412 all the way up to Brampton, then M6 back down one junction and in to home via the back route.


Last night, more strong winds blew two fence panels down, one of which fell onto the bike, but lifted the cover this morning to find it unmarked; phew!
Been round a few of those roads in a truck, even managed to stop at the hartside for a coffee and a bun as well as a wee chat to some bikers :)
Some lovely views down that road.

Will need to organise a wknd riding down there next season me thinks :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 13 December 2015, 05:23:12 pm

Been round a few of those roads in a truck, even managed to stop at the hartside for a coffee and a bun as well as a wee chat to some bikers :)
Some lovely views down that road.

Will need to organise a wknd riding down there next season me thinks :)


Well, Scotland is now firmly on the radar for me  :)  Considering I'd often ride 120+ miles to Wales to the start of a day's ride, and Glasgow and Edinburgh are both just under 100 miles from me now... :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 13 December 2015, 06:22:48 pm
There's plenty good roads inbetween too, Scottish Borders are great :)
We could do similar to what we done with fenyoungsterbiker, either of us travels to others place then head back to other via a route then the other guy(s) heads home :)
As far as I'm aware there are a few foccers in the Borders too :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 13 December 2015, 06:52:54 pm
Went on the local yearly toy run, met Downey then lost him at the start and found him again at the finish :lol
Big turn out for what was probably the first dry day in two weeks.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 13 December 2015, 07:57:37 pm

Been round a few of those roads in a truck, even managed to stop at the hartside for a coffee and a bun as well as a wee chat to some bikers :)
Some lovely views down that road.

Will need to organise a wknd riding down there next season me thinks :)


Well, Scotland is now firmly on the radar for me  :)  Considering I'd often ride 120+ miles to Wales to the start of a day's ride, and Glasgow and Edinburgh are both just under 100 miles from me now... :D


A701, A701, A701 A701 :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 13 December 2015, 08:36:21 pm

A701, A701, A701 A701 :)

:lol
We have got more than one road up here you know? :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 13 December 2015, 08:48:13 pm

A701, A701, A701 A701 :)

 :lol
We have got more than one road up here you know? :b


Ok


A702, A702, A702, A702 :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 13 December 2015, 08:55:39 pm
Ok

A702, A702, A702, A702 :)
:rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 13 December 2015, 09:27:10 pm
Lest you forget, the little A703 :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 13 December 2015, 09:32:47 pm
Lest you forget, the little A703 :'(
Yeah it was beginning to feel left out :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 13 December 2015, 09:35:38 pm
Lest you forget, the little A703 :'(
Yeah it was beginning to feel left out :b


What's it like?.....many hedges?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 13 December 2015, 09:37:11 pm
Lest you forget, the little A703 :'(

Yeah it was beginning to feel left out :b



What's it like?.....many hedges?

Foccin plenty :b

Especially this beauty
http://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/meikleour-beech-hedge-p249401 (http://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/meikleour-beech-hedge-p249401)
Not on any of above roads, but worth the detour :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 13 December 2015, 09:47:44 pm
Lest you forget, the little A703 :'(

Yeah it was beginning to feel left out :b



What's it like?.....many hedges?

Foccin plenty :b

Especially this beauty
[url]http://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/meikleour-beech-hedge-p249401[/url] ([url]http://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/meikleour-beech-hedge-p249401[/url])
Not on any of above roads, but worth the detour :)



 :lol ...aye ive flown passed that hedge on my to Crainlarich i think, good shout, will go to the top of nicks list i imagine.....i wouldnt hedge my bets though :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 13 December 2015, 09:53:13 pm
Looks like a good place for the Hedgetrimmer to get totally carried away  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 13 December 2015, 09:55:17 pm
Were you flying in a plane or on your bike? :b

Pics don't do it justice, it's bloody awesome as you go alongside it and the realise it's a hedge, and not trees :)
Deffinetly the largest hedge in UK, not sure of Europe though .
Just checked so it's the tallest in the world yeehaa
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 13 December 2015, 10:27:06 pm
To quote the great Mick Dundee, "that's not a hedge, that's a hedge"
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 14 December 2015, 09:25:06 pm
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/Not%20listening_zpsb8m0qq2i.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/Not%20listening_zpsb8m0qq2i.jpg.html)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 15 December 2015, 04:52:11 pm

A701, A701, A701 A701 :)



(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1540_zpsv9mtvxco.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1540_zpsv9mtvxco.jpg.html)


Tick!  :D



Ok
A702, A702, A702, A702 :)



(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1546_zpsz20zaypn.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1546_zpsz20zaypn.jpg.html)


Tick!  :D


 :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 15 December 2015, 05:19:55 pm
Good reply hedge :)

Nice roads and the A72 that runs along the bottom of that triangle is great too :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 15 December 2015, 07:43:43 pm
Fair play mr trimmer 8) ....A701 has to be one of my favourite roads.....shame ive only done it twice on a bike.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 15 December 2015, 08:19:17 pm
Definitely a nice road Noggy, but I didn't get to enjoy it at it's best today. Not only was it a bit damp and drizzly in places today, but all through Moffat and for some distance along the 701 there was loads of diesel on the road - the fumes were choking. So I had to treat much of it like an ice rink. On the other hand, going easy when on a road like that for the first time is no bad thing I suppose.


Sinto, yes, that little link of the A72 was pretty good too, but the best of today's ride was definitely through the hills. The 702 is quite challenging there; lot's of little blind crests that hide sudden twists in direction, you have to be on your guard first time you do that bit, so again, probably just as well that I took it fairly easy.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 17 December 2015, 03:03:42 pm
As I am annual leave today , and it is mild and dry , went for a bimble on the Fazer , headed out  to Longleat via the Mendips and came back home via bath, stopped for lunch at the Little chef.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 17 December 2015, 03:05:48 pm
Pics

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 19 December 2015, 06:37:54 pm
Mini adventure today. Lured by the promise of some sunshine (I must be looking at the wrong weather sites or something :rolleyes ), decided to go see what was accessible in the Lakes. Zapped down the A595, then A591. After that I didn't really have much of a plan, so when I saw signs for Bassenthwaite lake, I thought I'd turn off for there as I haven't been down by that lake shore before. Nope, road closed :\    Ok, into Keswick, and head for, er, what's that sign say...Borrowdale, that'll do. Loads of little streams running across the road along Derwent Water shore, and material washed out from the hills above, so taking it carefully, but quite passable. Stopped at Grange:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1548_zpsv8p92ghm.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1548_zpsv8p92ghm.jpg.html)


The wind was really beginning to pick up here, coming off the fells above and rushing along the valley, and it didn't look too promising as I looked towards Castle Crag, the guardian of Borrowdale:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1556_zps8hsluoq4.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1556_zps8hsluoq4.jpg.html)


The higher hill tops lost in clag, and looking pretty threatening. But sod it, I'd come this far, I'll press on. So through Seatoller and the climb up to the Honister pass. Looking back:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1560_zpshtizomo5.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1560_zpshtizomo5.jpg.html)


Just after cresting the top of the pass, stopped for a tricky shot; perched on the bike at the roadside, pointing steeply downhill, right foot firmly on the rear brake, I fumbled the camera out of my pocket while the wind tried to blow me off the road towards the drop into the beck, but got the shot  :D

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1563_zpskwuvgh0y.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1563_zpskwuvgh0y.jpg.html)


Further down, and the wind was really howling down the slopes on either side now, but thus far it was manageable...until I stopped and wandered down to the beck side for a quick snap. Here, I could barely keep my feet, and had to brace with feet apart just to stay upright, constantly glancing back at the bike to check it hadn't been blown over.

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1568_zpsxm16ybql.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1568_zpsxm16ybql.jpg.html)

Then when I got going again it was at a very sedate pace, fighting the gusts to stay on board. Just before Buttermere, got caught behind a couple of cars who were being really gay about a little bit of flooding on the road here and there - three of em stopped at one point, and got out to discuss if they could drive through a particular mini lake. I went passed em, ploughed straight through and waved them a cheery thumbs up :b

Stopped next to Buttermere lake, I think the pointy bit is High Seat:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1572_zps2n9ambvi.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1572_zps2n9ambvi.jpg.html)


And stopped for a cuppa at the empty tea room, where they looked shocked to have a customer :lol

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1573_zpsb7ttf1x9.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1573_zpsb7ttf1x9.jpg.html)


Then turned around and took the pass that cuts across the fells between Buttermere and Stair. Just as I took that turning, there was a sign warning of ice, "Route Not Advised"...no danger of that today!

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1574_zpsjgjhw9jz.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1574_zpsjgjhw9jz.jpg.html)


But much of the road had gravel, larger stones and vegetation washed down from the fells strewn around on it, and parts were like riding up a shallow waterfall, with the run-off streaming down it, so care was needed:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1578_zpsn1brffe2.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1578_zpsn1brffe2.jpg.html)


And the view looking back showed that rain was fast approaching, in fact the first heavy drops had started to spatter my visor already:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1579_zpshld2gcmf.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1579_zpshld2gcmf.jpg.html)


And the hillsides were everywhere alive with waterfalls:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1582_zpsnnkq4db4.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1582_zpsnnkq4db4.jpg.html)


Further along, a bridge had been washed away, so took an alternative route, a little lane down to the Newlands valley, where there is one of my all-time favourite Lake district views:

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1586_zps8kqlbump.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1586_zps8kqlbump.jpg.html)


That's Hindscarth on the left, with Scope End in the foreground, Robinson on the right. Not the best light for it today, and I really want to get this shot on a crisp, clear day with the snow lying on the fells, but still couldn't help stopping for a snap. Then back into Keswick, where the rain started to hammer down, and did so all the way back to Carlisle giving me a good soaking, until I got home, took my lid off...and it stopped :rolleyes 
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Post by: slappy on 19 December 2015, 07:06:53 pm
Some nice photos there, you are braver than me, got up to Kendal myself last Sunday to visit the inlaws, would not have even considered going further up. :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 19 December 2015, 07:10:34 pm
Nice one Nick, may be time to add an enduro to your collection. ;)
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Post by: HarryHornby on 19 December 2015, 07:16:52 pm
Looks like a fab day out Nick.  top pics, thanks for sharing.


My day wasn't as good but I did get to go for a ride, first time in weeks!  Totally bonkers, 1 week before Christmas and there I was in Tshirt, normal jumper and leathers with summer gloves, this weather is nuts, but meant I got a ride.


I popped over to Sheppey via Dazza's favourite drag strip (I was going to give you a shout Dazza but we had guests arriving this afternoon and I only had a quick 45 mins).


Great to be on the bike again though, blew the cobwebs out the carbs and gave myself a big grin :-)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: joebloggs on 19 December 2015, 07:34:49 pm
Good reply hedge :)

Nice roads and the A72 that runs along the bottom of that triangle is great too :)

If you find yourself up near Inverness you've got to take the road to Fort William, follows the contours of Loch Ness, blinding road.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 19 December 2015, 07:36:53 pm
I've been laid up with an extreme strain of manful since Tuesday Mr Hornby plus had quite a hard off on the DRZ before that so been nursing an extra nobbly kneecap but yes, this mild weather is amazing. As soon as I can stop coughing for 5 mins, I'm going to venture out on the Fazer. 8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 19 December 2015, 08:09:07 pm
Fitted an R1 rear wheel, disc, caliper and hanger.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 19 December 2015, 08:12:36 pm
Nice one Nick, may be time to add an enduro to your collection. ;)


There were a few times where I thought a dirt bike would be more suitable, but the Fazer took it all in it's stride  :D


Some nice photos there, you are braver than me, got up to Kendal myself last Sunday to visit the inlaws, would not have even considered going further up. :)


It was only the unseasonable temperatures that got me to chance it really. To think the A66 was closed briefly due to snow just a short while ago, and now, no trace of it, even on the tops.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 19 December 2015, 08:17:21 pm

If you find yourself up near Inverness you've got to take the road to Fort William, follows the contours of Loch Ness, blinding road.


I've been up as far as the turn-off by Loch Garry for Glen Shiel a couple of times in the past, but not further towards Ness. All in good time  :)
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Post by: downey on 19 December 2015, 11:12:19 pm
class shots you got hedgetrimmer,good on ya for being brave with those floods ,,i took a chance myself last week and wrote off me dads jeep  :'( ,,and i agree the road from inverness to fort william is good but the road from fort william to lochgilphead is better then again the road from lochgilphead to arrocher is better again aghh i miss the highlands gotta get back this summer for a blast
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Post by: red98 on 20 December 2015, 08:49:45 am
Good reply hedge :)

Nice roads and the A72 that runs along the bottom of that triangle is great too :)

If you find yourself up near Inverness you've got to take the road to Fort William, follows the contours of Loch Ness, blinding road.








that will be the A82 mr bloggs,rode it back in 2013.turned right half way down onto the A887 then A87 to skye,missed out on applecross as short on time,skye well worth a visit,back to mainland via the ardvasar/mallaig ferry great view of the mainland...another excellent road,the A830, from mallaig back to fort william.camped at glen nevis that night,great site,missed ESETEST by one night  :lol ...........will be back there next year weather permitting  ;) [size=78%]   [/size]
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 20 December 2015, 08:53:51 am

If you find yourself up near Inverness you've got to take the road to Fort William, follows the contours of Loch Ness, blinding road.


I've been up as far as the turn-off by Loch Garry for Glen Shiel a couple of times in the past, but not further towards Ness. All in good time  :)








nice pics mr trimmer  :thumbup ...well done for keeping the biking theme going on this BIKING FORUM  :rolleyes :rolleyes [size=78%] [/size] :rolleyes :rolleyes :rolleyes ......... :lol
off out shortly.see if i can get some BIKING piccies of my own to post  ;) [/size][size=78%] [/size]
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Post by: joebloggs on 20 December 2015, 10:23:57 am










that will be the A82 mr bloggs,rode it back in 2013.turned right half way down onto the A887 then A87 to skye,missed out on applecross as short on time,skye well worth a visit,back to mainland via the ardvasar/mallaig ferry great view of the mainland...another excellent road,the A830, from mallaig back to fort william.camped at glen nevis that night,great site,missed ESETEST by one night  :lol ...........will be back there next year weather permitting  ;) [size=78%]   [/size]


I was doing the J Ogroats to Lands End so only in Scotland for two days, didn't get to check out any other roads but the A82 was the only memorable piece of tarmac for me. Was on my 9 and went hell for leather down there, passed about 30 Harley riders in about four corners, don't think they would have been very happy with my overtaking, underneath, round the outside, far to aggressive but they were never going to catch me.
Would be worth looking up Skycat and Kamchat on the MCN forum, they seem to arrange some very popular ride outs in Scotland.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 20 December 2015, 01:13:11 pm
Had to clean it due to it looking like a dirt bike after Thursday's ride , washed it , chamoised it , used silicone  bike shine on the plastics , GT'85 on the metal bits and the chain , metal polish on the down pipes and the link pipe , took the battery back off .
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Post by: dickturpin on 20 December 2015, 01:20:05 pm
Good shots Nick...that's one of my favourite circuits round by Honister mine....also like the back road through Portinscale to Grange
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Post by: red98 on 20 December 2015, 01:38:18 pm
Took advantage of the mi.ld weather and took a bimble round oxfordshire, from high wycombe to stokenchurch, testworth, oxford , brekkie at burger van just west of cassington, whitney, brize norton, abingdon, dorchester and "H"s cafe for tea, shillingford bridge hotel for toasted sarnie, not keen on food at "H"s, onto henley, marlow and back to high wycombe, a good mornings ride 105 ish miles.....a bonus at this time of year  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 20 December 2015, 01:42:08 pm
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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 20 December 2015, 01:52:18 pm
Took advantage of the mi.ld weather and took a bimble round oxfordshire, from high wycombe to stokenchurch, testworth, oxford , brekkie at burger van just west of cassington, whitney, brize norton, abingdon, dorchester and "H"s cafe for tea, shillingford bridge hotel for toasted sarnie, not keen on food at "H"s, onto henley, marlow and back to high wycombe, a good mornings ride 105 ish miles.....a bonus at this time of year  :thumbup


Ah, the old hunting ground  :lol


Us old uns still show the younger folk the way...gotta get out when the weather permits  :)


Had some nice sunshine here today, but the wind has been howling with some heavy showers, so just a relaxing Sunday indoors for me today. If the wind is like this here, what will it be like among the hills?!  :eek


Dick, we'll have to get together for a spin some time  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 20 December 2015, 02:01:46 pm

If the wind is like this here, what will it be like among the hills?!  :eek

Unsurprisingly, it's bloody windy :rollin

Dog has been hiding behind the couch all day because of it, big Jessie that he is :lol

My cover had partially blown off last night (forgot to clip the bit that goes underneath), so j washed and ACF-50'd the fazed today.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 20 December 2015, 02:16:20 pm

If the wind is like this here, what will it be like among the hills?!  :eek

Unsurprisingly, it's bloody windy :rollin




Never!  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 20 December 2015, 02:28:41 pm
Nick, took a bimble round carterton and past your old shop.you going to start another in carlisle ? With a small change to the name I think it will work... ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 20 December 2015, 04:30:23 pm
Nick, took a bimble round carterton and past your old shop.you going to start another in carlisle ? With a small change to the name I think it will work... ;)



No one in their right mind intentionally takes a bimble round Carterton - the one good thing about the place? Four roads out  :lol


Paul, I trim hedges, not hair  ;) ;)  And even that not to order - can only get creative when the mood is on me  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 20 December 2015, 04:45:11 pm
You cant tell me that this isnt your old shop......... :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevie-g1968 on 20 December 2015, 04:47:54 pm
started it , reved the nuts of it to warm it up a bit.. then watched it rain so put it away again... if its dry n mild over the crimbo week, I'm gonna get out on it if your around paul ?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 20 December 2015, 04:49:25 pm
You cant tell me that this isnt your old shop......... :lol


Ha bloody ha  :rolleyes


They're just describing Toon Town.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 20 December 2015, 04:57:49 pm
  :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin....... 105 miles to get that piccie, worth every mile  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 20 December 2015, 05:15:03 pm
Took a wander to West Cork with Downey to have the last supper in the Motorcycle grill as it is closing it doors for good this evening.
Great crowd, showing great support for a very popular cafe.

Stopped off at the birthplace of Henry Fords ould lad.

Downey in the Model T hot seat "The sky is the limit"  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 20 December 2015, 05:17:25 pm
Here he is again pondering on if the Model T is faster than his ould Ivanised yolk  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: limax2 on 20 December 2015, 05:45:11 pm


The higher hill tops lost in clag, and looking pretty threatening. But sod it, I'd come this far, I'll press on. So through Seatoller and the climb up to the Honister pass. Looking back:

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1560_zpshtizomo5.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1560_zpshtizomo5.jpg.html[/url])

And this is what it looks like in summer.
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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 20 December 2015, 08:04:42 pm


The higher hill tops lost in clag, and looking pretty threatening. But sod it, I'd come this far, I'll press on. So through Seatoller and the climb up to the Honister pass. Looking back:

([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1560_zpshtizomo5.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1560_zpshtizomo5.jpg.html[/url])

And this is what it looks like in summer.
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And this was it in sunny weather in September:


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 :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dickturpin on 20 December 2015, 08:15:37 pm
Took advantage of the mi.ld weather and took a bimble round oxfordshire, from high wycombe to stokenchurch, testworth, oxford , brekkie at burger van just west of cassington, whitney, brize norton, abingdon, dorchester and "H"s cafe for tea, shillingford bridge hotel for toasted sarnie, not keen on food at "H"s, onto henley, marlow and back to high wycombe, a good mornings ride 105 ish miles.....a bonus at this time of year  :thumbup


Ah, the old hunting ground  :lol


Us old uns still show the younger folk the way...gotta get out when the weather permits  :)


Had some nice sunshine here today, but the wind has been howling with some heavy showers, so just a relaxing Sunday indoors for me today. If the wind is like this here, what will it be like among the hills?!  :eek


Dick, we'll have to get together for a spin some time  :thumbup

Yes, but I have two hours over the A66 to get to you so maybe springtime when temps have picked up a bit?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 20 December 2015, 08:27:56 pm

Dick, we'll have to get together for a spin some time  :thumbup

Yes, but I have two hours over the A66 to get to you so maybe springtime when temps have picked up a bit?


That's what I meant, next spring perhaps. Maybe I could pop down your way sometime too, and you show me around the North York Moors. I've got a lot of exploring to do now I'm up here  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dickturpin on 20 December 2015, 08:33:01 pm

Dick, we'll have to get together for a spin some time  :thumbup

Yes, but I have two hours over the A66 to get to you so maybe springtime when temps have picked up a bit?


That's what I meant, next spring perhaps. Maybe I could pop down your way sometime too, and you show me around the North York Moors. I've got a lot of exploring to do now I'm up here  :)

Ok...sounds like a plan....sure I can show you some memorable routes in this area. :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 20 December 2015, 08:33:48 pm

Dick, we'll have to get together for a spin some time  :thumbup

Yes, but I have two hours over the A66 to get to you so maybe springtime when temps have picked up a bit?
dont get diggingholes on them moors

That's what I meant, next spring perhaps. Maybe I could pop down your way sometime too, and you show me around the North York Moors. I've got a lot of exploring to do now I'm up here  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 20 December 2015, 08:46:08 pm
Rode for the first time since Aus knocked Eng out of the world cup and coming off my little bike.
Started first time on choke and ran ragged for the first mile and then all was good.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 21 December 2015, 06:50:08 am
started it , reved the nuts of it to warm it up a bit.. then watched it rain so put it away again... if its dry n mild over the crimbo week, I'm gonna get out on it if your around paul ?










could do steve,if the weather stays as is i`ll defo be out...was thinking of posting a new years day meet....might do that nearer the day  :thumbup
  now we have lost nick crisp who arranged many a good ride out for the lofo`s  (cheers nick)  we will have to find a replacement for us lazy foccers  :lol ........have to get the old man EXUPNUT back on two wheels,hes good at dragging foccers out  ;)














































































































































































































































































































































































































































































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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dickturpin on 21 December 2015, 08:01:20 pm
Just cos Nick has seen the light and become a true northerner ;-) ;-)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 21 December 2015, 10:57:32 pm
Dropped it. :-(
Leaving work tonight in a pitch black bike park. Kicked the side stand up, wheeled it forward out of the space, kicked the side stand down (obviously not far enough) and leant the bike over. It carried on until it was on it's engine bars.
No damage at all luckily but they're heavy bastards with a full tank ain't they?! :-D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbluebear on 22 December 2015, 07:07:59 pm
Sorn'd it and took it off the road, still for sale but in no rush and probably keep it until spring and put it back up for sale then.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 26 December 2015, 06:08:08 pm
Took it for a Boxing Day blast along with other WAC members (Worcester Auto Club), around the roads of Herefordshire. Found myself, on the A49, at some god forsaken place called "Aston" at around 11:30 ish, so it was me on the horn going past Slimwillys abode........ :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 28 December 2015, 04:57:52 pm
Nice dry mild day here in high wycombe so went for a bimble, A404 to maidenhead, A4 to reading, A33 to basingstoke, A339 to alton, crossed the A31 and onto the A32 too the junction of the A272...loomies, for tea and bacon rolls, did'nt stop long , onto the A272 east  through petersfield, midhurst billinghurst then left onto the A24 heading to box hill and rykers cafe, took a wrong turn somewhere and went the long way round   :lol...made it though, quite a few there, another cup of tea and a raisin and cherry flapjack and back on thd bike, north on the A24, dorking and then jumped on the M25, M40 and home.....191 miles in total, a good day and a bonus this time of year  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 28 December 2015, 05:17:36 pm
Put a lick of paint on my swingarm, caliper hangar and cam cover (side only as a test)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 28 December 2015, 06:00:44 pm
No going out here in Cork today. The bold Frank put paid to that :'(

I took an old foxeye headlight apart to replace continent reflectors which no longer reflected :b and replaced them with Irish,UK reflectors which I recovered from old broken foxeye headlights. :woot
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Didier9 on 28 December 2015, 07:22:11 pm
Received the Ohlins steering damper I ordered from a guy on the FZ1OA forum. Looks like new. Now waiting for the new fairing before putting the bike back together after the Dec 18th lowside. Ran the engine to make sure it's all good. That's as close to riding I'm going to do until the pain in my back goes away :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 29 December 2015, 03:59:51 pm

Brilliant ride today. Never thought I'd be saying that in December, especially after all the rain and flooding. I umm'd and aah'd (yeah? well you tell me how you spell umm'd and ahh'd then!   :rolleyes  ) about getting out today. There was some nice sunshine at home, but also some  ominous-looking cloud around, but thought, feck it, I'm going.


Bright sunshine to just past Alston:


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But turn around 180 deg, and oh dear, that's coming this way:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1600_zpslhkyk7vf.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1600_zpslhkyk7vf.jpg.html)


Never mind, press on. Started to rain higher up, but thankfully didn't develop into anything more than a light shower:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1606_zpsbkuibhhf.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1606_zpsbkuibhhf.jpg.html)


Then down the other side to Middleton (luuurrrve that road! ), and it was back into bright sunshine, and started to see a few other bikes around. Who would believe this was December in the dales?! And warm with it :sun :


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1608_zpsy9kl5i2o.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1608_zpsy9kl5i2o.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1610_zpsacqsv9o1.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1610_zpsacqsv9o1.jpg.html)


After Middleton, I turned off for Stanhope and Weardale:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1616_zpsigydubgs.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1616_zpsigydubgs.jpg.html)


Then back home via Alston again. Don't get bored - get out!  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 29 December 2015, 04:19:58 pm
Get a job u lazy cunt
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 29 December 2015, 04:58:31 pm
Get a job u lazy cunt


Working's for suckers  :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 29 December 2015, 05:11:20 pm
Well......I've heard u like a bit of sausage.....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 29 December 2015, 05:12:21 pm
Quote from: Exupnut
Whinge, whine, moan


Are you jealous cos everyone else here actually rides their  :faz ?  :pokefun
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 29 December 2015, 05:22:16 pm
Took it around lakes and devil's bridge. Packed with bikes!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 29 December 2015, 05:32:54 pm

Quote from: Exupnut
Whinge, whine, moan



Are you jealous cos everyone else here actually rides their  :faz ?  :pokefun


I got everything I need and more to fix it up and a lot of the tools I need but just finding it hard to actually work on it since I split with Marina. Brings back memories which are painfull.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/29/e70788badd5627eb92a69f8a351ee396.jpg)

I was gonna sell the lot and get a different bike but a few foccers changed my mind because I have made some great friends on here including you u lazy cunt. ;-)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 29 December 2015, 05:47:12 pm



I got everything I need and more to fix it up

and have had for ages, u lazeee cunt  :lol 

Quote
and a lot of the tools I need

You are a tool ;)

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Exupnut Brings back memories which are painfull.

FTFY

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because I have made some great friends on here including you


You don't have any friends you knob-jockey  :finger


 :kiss         :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 29 December 2015, 05:52:09 pm
Hahahahahahaha .......how the foc do u split up and change the quotes like that....I could have a lot of fun on here if I knew how.
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Post by: Exupnut on 29 December 2015, 05:52:57 pm
( u fukin northern turncoat )

FAST BLUE WELLIES IN THE POST......help u get around faster :-)
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Post by: sinto on 29 December 2015, 05:56:37 pm
Press quote then change all the wording to suit yourself keeping the quotes in place :lol
Hahahahahahaha .......how the foc do u split up and change the quotes like that....I could have a lot of fun on here if I knew how.

Then it's easy :rollin
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Post by: Exupnut on 29 December 2015, 10:55:52 pm
That on a pc?....or iphone aswell?
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Post by: sinto on 29 December 2015, 11:53:56 pm
That on a pc?....or iphone aswell?

I'm on a phone but you can do it on a pic I'm sure.

When you do the reply thing to a message press the top right (about 9 squares I think) then it gives you options.....reply, quote, view  profile etc
Press the quote part then just edit out the actual printed words and put in your own but leave in the bits that start "quote" and end "/quote" only change the words inside them

Remember and leave anything within the square brackets untouched [   ]
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Post by: esetest on 03 January 2016, 03:35:47 pm
charged the battery , refitted it to the fazer , ready for tomorrow , started it top the air in the tyres and let it run for half an hour .
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Post by: mr self destruct on 04 January 2016, 04:15:38 pm
Today I had an exhaust stud snap on me on the way home, right flush with the cylinder head.
When I fitted the stainless headers a couple of years ago I did notice it was very slightly bent, but thought I'd sorted it with a bit of heat and straightening. It was only a matter of time I suppose, but the engine's gonna have to come out now.
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Post by: Cellarman on 04 January 2016, 04:34:22 pm
Gen1 winter fettling complete
AIS removed
New Hel braided brake lines fitted
New iridium plugs fitted
Oil & filter changed
Cooling system flushed & new coolant added
Brake calipers serviced
Just need some decent weather now so I can ride the focer :D

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Post by: Spitfire on 04 January 2016, 05:13:53 pm
Glued a small crack on the fairing, changed a burned turn signal light and gently patted her gas tank and smiled.  :)
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Post by: tommyardin on 04 January 2016, 05:49:10 pm
Hey Cellarman, the same as that.
Oil and Filter, drained and flushed cooling system, refilled system with 50/50 long life red antifreeze and distilled water. New Spark Plugs (NGK CR9E), new air filter, new Braided Stainless Steel brake lines (Blue), replenished the brake fluid and bleed through.
cleaned and polished bike, it's now in Garage with dust sheet over it for the next four months.

Jobs a Gudun.

Love my FZS
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Post by: unfazed on 04 January 2016, 06:02:32 pm
Fitted R1 calipers and new ferodo HH pads to the 1000  :)
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Post by: Cellarman on 04 January 2016, 06:24:11 pm
Hey Cellarman, the same as that.
Oil and Filter, drained and flushed cooling system, refilled system with 50/50 long life red antifreeze and distilled water. New Spark Plugs (NGK CR9E), new air filter, new Braided Stainless Steel brake lines (Blue), replenished the brake fluid and bleed through.
cleaned and polished bike, it's now in Garage with dust sheet over it for the next four months.

Jobs a Gudun.

Love my FZS
I fitted the carbon effect brake lines with blue banjo's, they look the mutts nuts :lol
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Post by: Didier9 on 04 January 2016, 07:16:18 pm
Fitted R1 calipers and new ferodo HH pads to the 1000  :)
Hi Unfazed,

Looks like these are 4 piston calipers too like the OEM. What year R1 were these from? What kind of improvement were you shooting for and do you think it was worth it?
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Post by: Adam2201 on 04 January 2016, 09:35:18 pm
Long overdue front brake fluid change tonight for mine, been meaning to get round to it since I got the bike...


Before:
http://imgur.com/aaWLMrB (http://imgur.com/aaWLMrB)
Nasty.  :eek

After:
http://imgur.com/ZSwiAck (http://imgur.com/ZSwiAck)
looks pretty yellow in the photo, trick of the light I think.

This one is the old brake fluid I promise (even if it doesn't look or smell like it)
http://imgur.com/ElenK7K (http://imgur.com/ElenK7K)

I'm hoping this may help with the low speed vibration through the lever I've had since I changed the pads.


New hoses soon, I've a feeling the ones on there are 1999 originals...

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Post by: Didier9 on 05 January 2016, 12:06:38 am
Long overdue front brake fluid change tonight for mine, been meaning to get round to it since I got the bike...


Before:
[url]http://imgur.com/aaWLMrB[/url] ([url]http://imgur.com/aaWLMrB[/url])
Nasty.  :eek

After:
[url]http://imgur.com/ZSwiAck[/url] ([url]http://imgur.com/ZSwiAck[/url])
looks pretty yellow in the photo, trick of the light I think.

This one is the old brake fluid I promise (even if it doesn't look or smell like it)
[url]http://imgur.com/ElenK7K[/url] ([url]http://imgur.com/ElenK7K[/url])

I'm hoping this may help with the low speed vibration through the lever I've had since I changed the pads.


New hoses soon, I've a feeling the ones on there are 1999 originals...

The steel braided lines are on order, I will change the fluid then too of course. I also believe it has not been replaced since the bike hit the road back in 2003...

After that, I may also replace the master cylinder if the fluid and brake line change does not improve the feel.

Brakes work well enough, but I do not like the feel through the lever at the moment.
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Post by: unfazed on 05 January 2016, 12:53:00 am
Fitted R1 calipers and new ferodo HH pads to the 1000  :)
Hi Unfazed,

Looks like these are 4 piston calipers too like the OEM. What year R1 were these from? What kind of improvement were you shooting for and do you think it was worth it?

They are from the 5PW model R1 2002-2003 the same as the latest model XJR1300.
I just like the look of them, but they do give better feedback.
I also have a set  on the 600 exacly the same but came from an XJR1300
They are definitely better than the Blue spots they seem to have better feel. The only difference I can see other than the gold inserts is the pistons are alloy with thicker walls and and what seems like a ceramic coating. They feel more like Brembos
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Post by: tommyardin on 05 January 2016, 10:47:32 pm
Hi NotAnotherHill,


Just a thought on sticking front disc brakes, especially as you cleaned and sorted them out after last outing.
I have a MR2 Spider (Yuk 4 wheels) and had exactly the same problem with the driver side front brake sticking as the car has done 80,000 mile I decided to do a complete overhaul of the brakes.
I fitted four new discs, new disc pads all round and replaced both the front calipers as the pistons were pitted, although the caliper was moving fine on the slider pins (Floating calipers)
Lubed up the slider pins with silicone grease, a smear of Copper slip between the pad shims and pads and on top of the shims where brake piston contact is. I thought that has to cure it, but Oh! no that brake was still binding to the point that it made the disc really hot and the pads on that wheel stank after about 5 miles.
I did an internet search and found a link that said one of the main causes of brakes binding on older vehicles is caused by the rubber on the inside of flexible brake pipes braking down with age, apparently the rubber can start to laminate on the inside of the pipe and a flap can block the oil/fluid way, when applying the brakes the pressure exerted by the master cylinder will force the lamination/flap of rubber out of the way but the rubber can be drawn back down as the brake fluid is drawn back to the master cylinder and block the pipe causing the brakes to stick. If you find the brake sticking after applying the brakes leave the bike for a couple of hours and try spinning the front wheel again if it spins fine then there is a real possibility that the problem is brake pipes braking down, as a jammed piston is a jammed piston and usually will not release itself.


Just a thought.
Good luck with sorting the problem out.


PS: I'm sure you already know but don't use mineral grease anywhere near the piston seals or other rubber brake parts, use  silicone grease or red rubber grease this is on slider pins as well. Mineral will rot out the concertina rubbers and seals.                 
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Post by: esetest on 06 January 2016, 04:01:33 pm
As the sun was shining and the roads were mainly dry , took the bike for a spin around Bristol , stopping in Fowlers on the way back .
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Post by: Grahamm on 06 January 2016, 11:24:39 pm
Went to the Hemel Hempstead Snow Centre via the A32 and B3349. Fun ride :)
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Post by: riedrider on 08 January 2016, 08:01:06 pm
Installed a set of new brake and clutch levers from Probrake (planned) and a new seat (spontaneous, it was sold in a German forum and when I saw it I had to buy it  :) )

(http://i66.tinypic.com/9rput5.jpg)
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Post by: tommyardin on 08 January 2016, 11:21:54 pm
Thought I would post this as it was a problem I had with Head lights a cople of years ago on my 2003 Foxeye FZS 600.

I saw a post from you re: headlamps not or stopped working, I had a similar problem with my 2003 Foxeye FZS 600, the headlights would go out and other strange things happen in the Speedo Tacho area, one of the clocks stopped working, the problem was intermittent the next time i switched the lights on they would work sometimes for a few hours and sometimes just for a few minutes and again sometimes not at all. I spent hours under the seat and tracing the wiring through right from the battery back to rear lamp (Wasn't sure which way headlamps were fed) and eventually found the culprit under the left hand side (As your sitting on the bike) of the front fairing inner black cover (Held on by three screws) one screw by the clocks, one on the outside rear or the fairing and one on the black inner fairing cover towards the rear. under there is a white coloured multi electrical connector. I don't recall exactly how many wires are entering and exiting it but between 8 and 10 would be my guess, anyway water gets into this connector and the pins and sockets inside it corrode and cause intermittent connection problems, some of the connections were still ok but the corroded ones (4 of them 8 ends) I cut the wires tight either side of the connect itself, bared 1/2 inch of wire on the two loose ends of each wire slipped a 3" length of shrink fit over one end of each pair, soldered the wires together and covered with the shrink fit and heated with a match to shrink it down to a tight fit on the wires. I did this on the four pairs of wires (All coloured matched so should not make any mistakes) I also run a cable tie around the two parts of the connector to hold them together and sprayed it with WD 40. that was three years ago and have had no problem with it since.


I hope this is useful and helps, if this does not turn out to be relevent to your lights issue its still worth knowing, as you may be able to help someone else if they have the problem that I had.


Keep the shiny side up and the greasy side down.
Tom
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Post by: fazersharp on 08 January 2016, 11:25:25 pm
Thought I would post this as it was a problem I had with Head lights a cople of years ago on my 2003 Foxeye FZS 600.

I saw a post from you re: headlamps not or stopped working, I had a similar problem with my 2003 Foxeye FZS 600, the headlights would go out and other strange things happen in the Speedo Tacho area, one of the clocks stopped working, the problem was intermittent the next time i switched the lights on they would work sometimes for a few hours and sometimes just for a few minutes and again sometimes not at all. I spent hours under the seat and tracing the wiring through right from the battery back to rear lamp (Wasn't sure which way headlamps were fed) and eventually found the culprit under the left hand side (As your sitting on the bike) of the front fairing inner black cover (Held on by three screws) one screw by the clocks, one on the outside rear or the fairing and one on the black inner fairing cover towards the rear. under there is a white coloured multi electrical connector. I don't recall exactly how many wires are entering and exiting it but between 8 and 10 would be my guess, anyway water gets into this connector and the pins and sockets inside it corrode and cause intermittent connection problems, some of the connections were still ok but the corroded ones (4 of them 8 ends) I cut the wires tight either side of the connect itself, bared 1/2 inch of wire on the two loose ends of each wire slipped a 3" length of shrink fit over one end of each pair, soldered the wires together and covered with the shrink fit and heated with a match to shrink it down to a tight fit on the wires. I did this on the four pairs of wires (All coloured matched so should not make any mistakes) I also run a cable tie around the two parts of the connector to hold them together and sprayed it with WD 40. that was three years ago and have had no problem with it since.


I hope this is useful and helps, if this does not turn out to be relevent to your lights issue its still worth knowing, as you may be able to help someone else if they have the problem that I had.


That's what this forum is all about fella !
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Post by: Didier9 on 11 January 2016, 12:53:34 am
Following my fall 3 weeks ago, I finished repairing my bike. I replaced the fairing, repaired the headlight and straightened the handlebar.
I took the opportunity to install a Ohlins steering damper and I also installed two bi-xenon headlights. I had to remove the headlight modulator since those are incompatible with the inverters used with the HID lights.
I took the bike for a short ride in the neighborhood and it felt good. I am not quite ready for a long ride because my back is still hurting but that also is getting much better.

The issue of bi-xenon is interesting. There are at least two different types of bi-xenon upgrade kits. Both use one bulb for both low beam and high beam. You will see some upgrade kits advertised that have one HID bulb for high beam, and a regular halogen bulb for low beam. Stay away from those, they cost as much as the bi-xenon but you only get high beam in HID mode.

The more common type of bi-xenon kit, at least the most commonly found on eBay or Amazon  (like used as OEM equipment on most cars) uses a small metal flag rotated by an electromagnet to block part of the beam in low beam mode. In high beam mode, the flag rotates out of the way and all the light goes out. The problem with this type is that it requires a significant modification of the headlight assembly because the solenoid is part of a projector assembly that goes inside the headlight which has the be opened up.

The type I am using also uses a single bulb, but the low beam/high beam selection is done by moving the bulb horizontally. This is done by an electromagnet installed in the lamp holder. This system does not require modification of the headlight, you simply replace the H4 bulb with the HID bulb holder.

The specific type I bought is rated 55 W. The brightness is unbelievable.

If you ride at night, I recommend doing that modification.

Since most HID systems are intended for automobile use, you may have to work to optimize the wiring so that you do not have excessive wire looms behind the fairing.

I installed the inverters behind the dashboard under the fairing, so they are completely out of the way.

If anyone is interested, I can post pictures (I was done too late today, it was dark...)
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Post by: unfazed on 11 January 2016, 08:43:18 pm
Left it in the garage, to much ice on the roads for 2 miles around my house :'(
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Post by: sinto on 11 January 2016, 08:47:46 pm
Left it in the garage, to much ice on the roads for 2 miles around my house :'(
Woose :pokefun :lol
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Post by: unfazed on 11 January 2016, 09:02:44 pm
Been there, done that, wore the T-shirt, I just don't bounce as well as I used to :lol   Ice is for the younger, fitter foccers  :D In the pics mine is the orange one :thumbup
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Post by: sinto on 11 January 2016, 09:36:53 pm
Been there, done that, wore the T-shirt, I just don't bounce as well as I used to :lol   Ice is for the younger, fitter foccers  :D In the pics mine is the orange one :thumbup
:agree
I remember years ago on my wee cb500 I was working in Edinburgh but stayed in Glasgow  (as I still do) went out at 6 am and all was rather nice, during the day it got kinda white with snow and then iced up, got to say it took about 3 more hours to get home and it was Foccin scary :b
Nice pics though :)
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Post by: esetest on 13 January 2016, 06:29:25 pm
Rode it .
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Post by: unfazed on 13 January 2016, 06:52:41 pm
Didn't ride it  :'( Black ice everywhere near home :grumble
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Post by: Didier9 on 13 January 2016, 09:24:43 pm
Took it to work this afternoon, first ride outside the neighborhood since "the accident" 3 1/2 weeks ago. Blue sky and clear roads, even though it's chilly, it felt good.
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Post by: slappy on 13 January 2016, 09:56:23 pm
Took it to work this afternoon, first ride outside the neighborhood since "the accident" 3 1/2 weeks ago. Blue sky and clear roads, even though it's chilly, it felt good.


What temperature do you class as "chilly" over there? :)
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Post by: Didier9 on 14 January 2016, 04:20:47 am
30's... We actually have frost a few times each year, like 3 times this week. I am tired of it already and I am ready for spring!
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Post by: Didier9 on 14 January 2016, 04:21:49 am


30's... We actually have frost a few times each year, like 3 times this week. I am tired of it already and I am ready for spring! But as soon as the sun gets up, it warms up.

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Post by: downey on 14 January 2016, 10:43:06 pm
fitted some osram nightbreaker bulbs ,hope they help me to see and avoid the icey patches
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Post by: unfazed on 14 January 2016, 11:51:50 pm
What about the battery Downey ?
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Post by: downey on 15 January 2016, 06:39:08 pm
oh ya changed that the other day .100 yo yo off lee's ,suprised i got so long outa that other battery
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Post by: unfazed on 15 January 2016, 06:54:56 pm
So was I Downey :lol

My bikes have been in the garage since Friday last, could hardly get the car out never mind the bikes  :'( :'(
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Post by: downey on 16 January 2016, 12:11:28 am
some of us have no other choice but to brave the elements  :pokefun
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Post by: esetest on 16 January 2016, 10:38:39 pm
Put some air in the tyres and lube on the chain .
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Post by: joebloggs on 17 January 2016, 11:43:35 am
Got the angle grinder out on the seat subframe
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Post by: unfazed on 17 January 2016, 01:06:12 pm
some of us have no other choice but to brave the elements  :pokefun
Been there, done that, wore the T-Shirt  :b
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Post by: Tiercel on 18 January 2016, 02:37:51 pm
Let my housemate borrow it because his bike is fooked and off the road...


Then he got hit & run on it... looking for a new exhaust and maybe some other bits  :'(
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Post by: brooker81 on 20 January 2016, 08:23:29 am
These arrived for the 6.

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/10649831_10153250838711022_6785427400894739616_n_zpsbsbog7gg.jpg)

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/12541150_10153250838606022_7494095162424365602_n_zpsgtmha0eo.jpg)

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/12509754_10153250838566022_6811880407693538955_n_zps1jwbppic.jpg)
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Post by: slappy on 20 January 2016, 09:27:32 am
Very nice :), going to take some looking after to keep them looking like that.
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Post by: brooker81 on 20 January 2016, 09:48:18 am
Quote
Very nice ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/smile.gif[/url]), going to take some looking after to keep them looking like that.


i enjoy keeping things clean.
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Post by: unfazed on 20 January 2016, 07:46:27 pm
Cool  :thumbup
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Post by: downey on 20 January 2016, 07:49:01 pm
very bling bling indeed  :thumbup
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Post by: unfazed on 20 January 2016, 07:49:46 pm
Pulled in a Texaco petrol station on the way home from work on the 600 to fill up this evening as the light has been on for a a day or so,  took 22.10 litres of fuel  :lol
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Post by: fazersharp on 21 January 2016, 11:03:45 am
These arrived for the 6.

([url]http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/12509754_10153250838566022_6811880407693538955_n_zps1jwbppic.jpg[/url])


 :eek I'm in LOVE
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Post by: Didier9 on 21 January 2016, 02:30:19 pm
Pulled in a Texaco petrol station on the way home from work on the 600 to fill up this evening as the light has been on for a a day or so,  took 22.10 litres of fuel  :lol
Close call, or the gas station is ripping you off :)
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Post by: unfazed on 21 January 2016, 07:16:24 pm
Took the 1000 to work today as I thought it might be dry on the way home, the reserve light was on it also, Pissed rain on the way home and called into different petrol station on the way home today with the 1000 and put 21.15 litres into it   :lol
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Post by: Panzerbuilder on 21 January 2016, 10:23:18 pm
Went to the dentist for a 9:35 appointment. Root canal work booked for Feb 11th.  :thumbdown :grumble
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Post by: sinto on 24 January 2016, 03:37:14 pm
Started her up in the first time since about November/December time, took a few tries but she fired up and sounds OK :thumbup so  I'm well pleased. Just need to get her out for a run soon and give her a good seeing to, I'll need to do the same on the Fazer :lol
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Post by: dazza on 24 January 2016, 05:31:56 pm
Haven't been out on the mighty thou now for a while, so today, I fitted the big rifle screen, donned my winter gloves and took her for a blast.
Have lost a stone over Christmas, so tweaked the Ohlins a little and hung on for dear life.......God it felt good.  :)
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Post by: sinto on 24 January 2016, 05:34:33 pm
Have lost a stone over Christmas
That's the bit that stood out :)
How the foc did you manage that?
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Post by: dazza on 24 January 2016, 05:54:04 pm
Just changed my diet and a little exercise. Have mostly cut out carbs. Am cooking chicken with vegetables,(peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, baby corn, chillies and onion) all cooked in extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with sea salt and coarse black pepper. It's foccing delicious. Then instead of eating pasta with it, I've been eating it mostly on it's own. When I do feel like a carb boost I cut up some potatoes really small and roast them the same way.
Been doing some sit-ups and press-ups every day and the odd bit of sport sex.  :lol
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Post by: JKay on 24 January 2016, 07:21:03 pm
Oil and filter change along with swoping out really horrible rusty spark plugs,that's a fun job also dropped bike off at all year biker in Lincoln for the full treatment off to work on the ccm 404 tomorrow  :evil
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Post by: sinto on 24 January 2016, 07:44:48 pm
Just changed my diet and a little exercise. Have mostly cut out carbs. Am cooking chicken with vegetables,(peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, baby corn, chillies and onion) all cooked in extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with sea salt and coarse black pepper. It's foccing delicious. Then instead of eating pasta with it, I've been eating it mostly on it's own. When I do feel like a carb boost I cut up some potatoes really small and roast them the same way.
Been doing some sit-ups and press-ups every day and the odd bit of sport sex.  :lol
Wasn't expecting that answer tbh but well done you as most of us put weight on over Xmas period,
maybe you should start a cooking thread :rollin :rollin
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Post by: dazza on 24 January 2016, 08:14:31 pm
Good idea. I know we like pictures, so......
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Post by: dazza on 24 January 2016, 08:17:39 pm
Actually, I have to say......
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Post by: nickodemon on 24 January 2016, 08:45:39 pm
Your making me hungry  :lol  I took bike for a blast today. Looks like you have gone down the same route as me for a winter bike with a focc off large screen...
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Post by: nickodemon on 24 January 2016, 08:48:04 pm
ooh i forgot to add i have put on 1/2 stone since crimbo. Focc excercising tho :lol  I'm not fat yet... Only weigh 12 stone
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Post by: noggythenog on 24 January 2016, 10:04:11 pm
Just changed my diet and a little exercise. Have mostly cut out carbs. Am cooking chicken with vegetables,(peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, baby corn, chillies and onion) all cooked in extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with sea salt and coarse black pepper. It's foccing delicious. Then instead of eating pasta with it, I've been eating it mostly on it's own. When I do feel like a carb boost I cut up some potatoes really small and roast them the same way.
Been doing some sit-ups and press-ups every day and the odd bit of sport sex.  :lol


So....you're telling us that you like a bit of the old meat & 2 veg then dazza.


I prefer milk & 2 vag :lol


Weight loss.....when you gain new leathers without having to buy them.......still waiting to fit into my furgan leathers......all that money & im knocking about cheap shit fat apparel :\
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Post by: JKay on 24 January 2016, 11:09:51 pm
Good idea. I know we like pictures, so......
Is that an hour after you ate it :lol  :lol
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Post by: unfazed on 24 January 2016, 11:15:03 pm
Just changed my diet and a little exercise. Have mostly cut out carbs. Am cooking chicken with vegetables,(peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, baby corn, chillies and onion) all cooked in extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with sea salt and coarse black pepper. It's foccing delicious. Then instead of eating pasta with it, I've been eating it mostly on it's own. When I do feel like a carb boost I cut up some potatoes really small and roast them the same way.
Been doing some sit-ups and press-ups every day and the odd bit of sport sex.  :lol

Will you be running lean if you cut out a few carbs :lol
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Post by: dazza on 25 January 2016, 12:08:35 am
Good idea. I know we like pictures, so......
Is that an hour after you ate it :lol  :lol
No,  I did take some an hour after I ate it,  I can post some pictures if you like but they've come out a bit shit  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 25 January 2016, 12:15:59 pm
Good idea. I know we like pictures, so......

Is that nigella seeds that I see there
(http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6412.0;attach=22915;image)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 25 January 2016, 06:09:20 pm
Took the fazer up to Ely today good to have a little blast
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JKay on 25 January 2016, 07:34:01 pm
Collected fazer from all year biker here in Lincoln and its far exceeded my expectations well worth the money and it will be an annual treat for the fazer from now on,looks like a new bike  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 25 January 2016, 07:43:35 pm
 :useless
Collected fazer from all year biker here in Lincoln and its far exceeded my expectations well worth the money and it will be an annual treat for the fazer from now on,looks like a new bike  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: youngsterbiker on 25 January 2016, 07:59:08 pm
Missed it :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JKay on 25 January 2016, 08:19:52 pm
:useless
Collected fazer from all year biker here in Lincoln and its far exceeded my expectations well worth the money and it will be an annual treat for the fazer from now on,looks like a new bike  :D

Pix to follow as too dark when I delivered and collected so the guy is sending the pix , it was mingling when I dropped it of there on Sunday
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 25 January 2016, 08:23:31 pm
Used the boxeye for work after coil failure on the cage........dont like spending money on cages  :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 25 January 2016, 10:04:03 pm
:useless
Collected fazer from all year biker here in Lincoln and its far exceeded my expectations well worth the money and it will be an annual treat for the fazer from now on,looks like a new bike  :D

Pix to follow as too dark when I delivered and collected so the guy is sending the pix , it was mingling when I dropped it of there on Sunday
Now then Im not convinced, just watched a promo of them in action the whole process just looks a bit slap dash - jetwash - degreaser everywhere then another jetwash then blow what remains into areas the jet wash didnt drench then a quick mask off the wheels with a bed sheet and then spray ACF50 everywhere.
So now your chain is de oiled and all your piviot points degreased and washed out. ACF50 all over your engine which will burn off, of course it all looks shiny as it is soaked in ACF50 and that ACF50 will do a great job of stopping all your plastics from rusting.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 25 January 2016, 11:05:58 pm
Used the boxeye for work after coil failure on the cage........dont like spending money on cages  :\

What cage do you have?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 26 January 2016, 06:54:21 am
a trusty skoda 1.3 pick up,use it for work and picking up neglected blue fazers that will never be back on the road   :pokefun .......only running on two cylinders,checked the ecu last night and iam getting a good pulsed signal to the coil pack,one pack that sits on top of the spark plugs that houses two coils,will drop into euro car parts on the way home tonight,expect i`ll have to order it but might get lucky  :thumbup  .....only a short 5 mile across town ride to get to work but roads very greasy and everyone on auto pilot  :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: celticdog on 26 January 2016, 04:35:59 pm
Nowt, I took the train!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JKay on 26 January 2016, 06:02:15 pm

[/quote]
Now then Im not convinced, just watched a promo of them in action the whole process just looks a bit slap dash - jetwash - degreaser everywhere then another jetwash then blow what remains into areas the jet wash didnt drench then a quick mask off the wheels with a bed sheet and then spray ACF50 everywhere.
So now your chain is de oiled and all your piviot points degreased and washed out. ACF50 all over your engine which will burn off, of course it all looks shiny as it is soaked in ACF50 and that ACF50 will do a great job of stopping all your plastics from rusting.
[/quote]

I'm convinced enough to have paid for it especially as I ride all weathers every day if I was a fair weather rider I probably wouldn't bother as your bikes don't get so filthy and corroded by the salt therefore easy to clean yourself
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 26 January 2016, 06:50:42 pm
a trusty skoda 1.3 pick up,

Did not know such a thing existed  :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 26 January 2016, 07:18:40 pm
  Its a MK11 unfazed.....not to be confused with the MK1      :pokefun    :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 26 January 2016, 08:08:55 pm
  Its a MK11 unfazed.....not to be confused with the MK1      :pokefun    :lol


and it has a  ECU :eek ,,,  hell moved on since i had a skoda :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 26 January 2016, 10:19:32 pm
  Its a MK11 unfazed.....not to be confused with the MK1      :pokefun    :lol

 :finger :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 26 January 2016, 10:33:47 pm
I'm convinced enough to have paid for it especially as I ride all weathers every day if I was a fair weather rider I probably wouldn't bother as your bikes don't get so filthy and corroded by the salt therefore easy to clean yourself
There is no doubt that ACF50 is the best stuff - I use it myself, but spraying it everywhere just looks a bit slapdash IMO
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JKay on 26 January 2016, 10:43:32 pm
I'll let you know the results when it survived the winter salt attack  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 26 January 2016, 11:34:04 pm
My daughter had a little brush with a concrete pillar in her car and perfectly took some paint off down to the metal about an inch wide so a nice big patch of bare metal and so I put a bit of ACF50 on at the end of October and last week she told me it needs redoing so I will take a picture of it tomorrow and post it. It is good stuff but I say get a tin and do it yourself.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 26 January 2016, 11:43:26 pm
ooh i forgot to add i have put on 1/2 stone since crimbo. Focc excercising tho :lol  I'm not fat yet... Only weigh 12 stone


Stop f-----g about and put the other foot on the scales nicko
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 27 January 2016, 06:50:27 am
 :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 27 January 2016, 08:50:34 pm
Adjusted and lubed the chain , tightened the loose bracket on the hugger and used it for work, got wet again as the bike will  when I wash all the shi**y salt, grit and muck off..........bike again tomorrow .....bet it rains   :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 27 January 2016, 09:13:07 pm
Here is that picture of the bare metal with ACF50 after 3 months on a car. Not bad I would say
 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 27 January 2016, 10:50:08 pm
suprised myself and changed a gasket all by myself,not sure what the particular cover that it is but i know ive been leaving stains all over the city for the last 2 weeks ,looks to be holding so far  :) .

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 27 January 2016, 10:53:54 pm
The price of oil has dropped now that you have fixed the leak  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 27 January 2016, 11:05:59 pm
 :lol  now i can finally clean it again  :woot ,gotta get some of that acf stuff on it
 looks like great tack
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 28 January 2016, 01:06:09 am
I would just be happy to get a dry road   :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 28 January 2016, 12:06:41 pm
Having stripped out the rear end of the bike have so far rebuilt rear caliper with brake overhaul kit from Powerhouse Automotive. Suspension pivot assembly rebuilt with some new bearings & "collars". Got the bearings from "Marksman" as price of Yamaha OEM outrageous!
Have ordered a new rear Wilbers shock from local suspension specialist so cant instal rear wheel & rebuilt brake assy until shock arrives as need the clearance to instal with a freely pivoting swing arm. Torqued up swing arm nut to 115NM.
Just finished painting rear brake torque arm and wire brushed a few manky bolt heads.
When its all together will remove centre stand for derusting/refinishing in Hammerite black smoothrite. Then its time to tackle the front forks spring action & new oil.
Have sorned bike til end Feb & put on road from 1st March unless we get blizzards! :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Panzerbuilder on 28 January 2016, 11:20:35 pm
On bike every day to work this week. Missed all of the rain that was promised as we live on the east coast of Yorkshire.  :) A little chilly this morning but fortunately the gritters hadn't been out.

Bike was ACF'd before I bought it and standing up well to the wet weather. Belly pan just waiting for decals then that's my upgrades done for now.  :b

In the shed tomorrow as I can't fit the 24 butties for work in the top box.  :eek If I could I'd be on the bike.  :lol

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: joebloggs on 29 January 2016, 05:06:13 pm
(http://s19.postimg.org/it1p29vw3/WP_20160129_004.jpg)

This
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 29 January 2016, 09:00:43 pm
Rode it to town to pay the tax bill , only to find the tax office is now appartments , thanks to Tory cunts I mean cuts ,  came home and paid it online .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sc0ttie on 30 January 2016, 11:47:28 am
Attempting to remove front wheel and replace front discs. So far haven't even been able to get pinch bolt loose on front forks and have destroyed 2 Allen keys doing so!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Freck on 30 January 2016, 03:48:04 pm
Foc me scottie are those Allen keys made of cheese?  :lol
Those bolts should only be tightened to about 20Nm.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: RJL on 30 January 2016, 04:51:14 pm
Bought this. Rode it home and cleaned it.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Freck on 30 January 2016, 07:52:00 pm
Bought this. Rode it home and cleaned it.


Nice!  :)
Congratulations on your new ride.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 30 January 2016, 09:46:39 pm
Bought this. Rode it home and cleaned it.
Good luck with it  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 01 February 2016, 12:09:28 am
went to the motorcycle show and while i was there too no pics :rolleyes [/size] but did put my bike on the rolling road to compare it to last years preformance at the same show ,,apparently i've lost too horses :'( from 133 to 131 [/size]but i'm up on torque how that is i dont know ,oh well ,she sounded well while she was screaming though :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 01 February 2016, 06:20:47 pm
Since snapping an exhaust stud on the 4th January, I finally got round to drilling it out.
Looked at the threads covering the subject on here, loads of good advice by the way, and had a go at repairing it with the engine in place.
Managed to drill out the old stud, but fucked up the tapping of the head so am going to drill it oversize and helicoil it back to M6.


Or rather, get a professional to do it, because if I fuck this up I'll have to get the head welded.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 02 February 2016, 12:22:46 am
Ok, I'm late updating this, but WTH!

On Sunday, I Back Marked a Group Ride-out with 12 other Members of the Solent Advanced Motorcyclists from Ower Services on the M27 down to Oli and Nick's cafe in Blandford Forum (via Zig Zag Hill!) then back via the A30 and various twisty roads which was great fun despite the crappy drizzle.

Ironically, just as we got back, the sun came out  8)

Then, on the way home, stopped off at a local garage to use their Jet Wash because the rear of the bike was covered in crud!  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 02 February 2016, 02:42:56 pm
Since snapping an exhaust stud on the 4th January, I finally got round to drilling it out.
Looked at the threads covering the subject on here, loads of good advice by the way, and had a go at repairing it with the engine in place.
Managed to drill out the old stud, but fucked up the tapping of the head so am going to drill it oversize and helicoil it back to M6.


Or rather, get a professional to do it, because if I fuck this up I'll have to get the head welded.


Took it to a specialist, he said I'm fucked and need a new head.  :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 02 February 2016, 04:45:30 pm
Since snapping an exhaust stud on the 4th January, I finally got round to drilling it out.
Looked at the threads covering the subject on here, loads of good advice by the way, and had a go at repairing it with the engine in place.
Managed to drill out the old stud, but fucked up the tapping of the head so am going to drill it oversize and helicoil it back to M6.


Or rather, get a professional to do it, because if I fuck this up I'll have to get the head welded.


Took it to a specialist, he said I'm fucked and need a new head.  :(
Did you not come across the thread where a few guys have used the other side to drill into thus creating a sound place for your bolts?
Anutz done it I'm sure and a few others.
I'll try a look for it later but I think it's in amongst another thread :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 02 February 2016, 05:21:06 pm
Which port is it? You could possibly drill 2 or 3 at 180 degrees as there are blanks
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 02 February 2016, 09:07:53 pm
Did you not come across the thread where a few guys have used the other side to drill into thus creating a sound place for your bolts?
Anutz done it I'm sure and a few others.
I'll try a look for it later but I think it's in amongst another thread :eek



Do you mean the method unfazed is mentioning by turning the plates round? Its the far right port unfortunately so that's not an option.


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/jonnyspatter/E2BCAA6D-35A2-45E9-AC53-DD402A716BD8_zps8ren1eog.jpg)


I've got my hands on a good quality helicoil insert but it might be too big. There might not be enough material on the head. What do you guys think?


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/jonnyspatter/0B7108DD-11FF-4E65-BE07-141A774CB28C_zpstmv9rstq.jpg)


Looks like an M10 on the outside which might be too big to get away with. Should I redrill it to an M8 and fit a bigger stud?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 02 February 2016, 10:06:25 pm
That insert looks too big
I would try an M7 first
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 02 February 2016, 11:46:03 pm
Agreed. I've just got home from work and compared it to the head and it's way too big. M7 it is then.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 03 February 2016, 03:10:43 pm
Managed to successfully tap it out to M7 this morning so will use these little beauties!
M7 to M6 studs.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Scooter-Moped-M6-x-M7-Exhaust-Stud-and-Nuts-/400651035633?hash=item5d48a9a3f1:g:tBgAAOSw37tWAWLP (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Scooter-Moped-M6-x-M7-Exhaust-Stud-and-Nuts-/400651035633?hash=item5d48a9a3f1:g:tBgAAOSw37tWAWLP)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 03 February 2016, 03:37:17 pm
Rode it to Glastonbury , stopped for lunch , came back via Westbury sub mendip , Cheddar gorge and Chew valley Lake , warm when the sun was shining .I
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilninggas on 03 February 2016, 07:58:00 pm
Repaired the disc bolt holes on the rear wheel (took the disc off to paint the wheel and needless to say the ally came out with bolts).

Use a cheap helicoil kit, worked a treat.

(http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/vv317/pilninggas/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-02/20160203_193028.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JKay on 04 February 2016, 07:18:50 pm
I'm convinced enough to have paid for it especially as I ride all weathers every day if I was a fair weather rider I probably wouldn't bother as your bikes don't get so filthy and corroded by the salt therefore easy to clean yourself
There is no doubt that ACF50 is the best stuff - I use it myself, but spraying it everywhere just looks a bit slapdash IMO
Hey guys the before/after pictures are on the all year biker Lincoln face book page(too thick to do links on me phone)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: nickodemon on 07 February 2016, 10:13:06 pm
Fitted led indicators :)  Turned into a bit of a pain because the inline indicator resistors i bought were crap, so i got an led relay and they now work a treat.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JKay on 07 February 2016, 10:28:21 pm
Fitted twin horns to the fazer and can't wait to do the daily commute ,those cagers won't knows what's hit em  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 10 February 2016, 06:29:22 pm
Took it for the mot, passed as usual :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 10 February 2016, 07:56:42 pm

Left it out in the rain, again. It must think its done something wrong, all these months where the garage was the place it slept. But alas, the garage is full of bikes who would not suffer so well in the rain.

Sorry Fazer.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Cellarman on 10 February 2016, 07:57:25 pm
Fitted twin horns to the fazer and can't wait to do the daily commute ,those cagers won't knows what's hit em  :lol
What horns did you fit? thinking of fitting some, were they plug & play or did you have to fit a relay, apologies for all the questions :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilninggas on 10 February 2016, 08:46:46 pm
mot'd my bike and it passed (like yours slappy).

Went for a quick blat around South Gloucs with a mate, him on his GSX1250F.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JKay on 10 February 2016, 09:40:16 pm
Fitted twin horns to the fazer and can't wait to do the daily commute ,those cagers won't knows what's hit em  :lol
What horns did you fit? thinking of fitting some, were they plug & play or did you have to fit a relay, apologies for all the questions :)
Google "hootaz" cheap but loud no relay fitted mounted one where the standard one was and the other on the side of the radiator just to test then I'll mount it ala pats motorcycle page,only had to make an extension from the original connection
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: HarryHornby on 13 February 2016, 12:20:27 pm
Took it for an MOT and it PASSED!!  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: celticdog on 13 February 2016, 12:53:51 pm
Took it for an MOT and it PASSED!!  :)


Ditto!  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tex on 13 February 2016, 12:57:32 pm

 Noticed  the front and rear discs are going rusty , so gave them a good clean
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 13 February 2016, 02:09:55 pm
Took it for an MOT and it PASSED!!  :)


Ditto!  :)


Ditto ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 13 February 2016, 03:28:57 pm
Went for a blast on the 6 the misses joined me did about 45 mile it was quite cold out but a nice run follows by a as full English breakfast at the local greasy spoon I'm that stuffed I won't be eating anything for the rest of the day.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: markie_wales on 13 February 2016, 05:15:35 pm
Brought it, rode it ~120 miles home, got cold,  made it filthy, but kept it upright :)

Cheers

Markie
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 13 February 2016, 05:24:41 pm

Wanted an adjustable clutch lever but didn't fancy spending £20 on a used ZX9 Clutch lever so fitted this!


Then washed it and went for a spin.


(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1510/24703700400_50621386e6_c.jpg)


(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1491/24368591844_e631d61c0a_c.jpg)



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Panzerbuilder on 13 February 2016, 05:26:39 pm
Washed it.  :D Now it has to be left in the garage all week. No riding for me.  :'(

Plus finally took photos of the new extenda and belly pan.

(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/15/00/36/63/imag0212.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/15003663/75)

(http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/15/00/36/63/imag0213.jpg) (http://www.servimg.com/view/15003663/76)

Comments please.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 13 February 2016, 05:38:48 pm
your fence could do with treating...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Didier9 on 14 February 2016, 01:19:36 am

Comments please.


Very pretty! I like it :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 14 February 2016, 07:48:11 pm
60 miles of Leicestershires best up and down and round and round roads with hardly a car in sight -- bliss -- cold bliss.
But lots of dry salt on the roads and spent as long cleaning it as I did riding it, pictures to follow tomorrow
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 15 February 2016, 11:25:51 pm
gettin in all the spins i can as ill be away from it for three weeks :'( ,,
having a few bits hydro dipped while im away in the sunshine in oz skydiving doing track days scuba diving generally awesome stuff you do while down under :nana
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 15 February 2016, 11:53:16 pm
Rode it to work
Rode it home.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JKay on 16 February 2016, 12:03:42 am
Rode it to work
Rode it home.

Defrosted bollox after I did the same,bit nips today always tomorrow tho' be even colder :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 16 February 2016, 07:58:24 am
Rode it to work
Rode it home.

Defrosted bollox after I did the same,bit nips today always tomorrow tho' be even colder :'(


Tell me about it! 5.00 this morning and I rode in to work as I couldn't be arsed to defrost my wife's car to move it to get to mine.
Halfway along the M6 I was thinking this may have been a mistake. Got to work and a mate said "Fuck me it's -3 out there!"
Add 90mph worth of wind chill.....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 16 February 2016, 04:37:43 pm
Bumped it!


(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1490/25068799415_b723b66d95_c.jpg)


Guy went into the back of me at a roundabout, I was stationary...


Anyone got any headers/undertray?

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 16 February 2016, 07:57:01 pm
Rode it to work
Rode it home.


Have i missed something???
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 17 February 2016, 10:26:25 am
fitted these.

(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/20160217_071156_zpsayxdozyz.jpg)



(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/20160217_071203_zpsicxwpsrr.jpg)

http://vid1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/20160217_071208_zpslhpfsqec.mp4 (http://vid1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/20160217_071208_zpslhpfsqec.mp4)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 18 February 2016, 08:09:53 pm
Rode it to the hospice to see mum .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazer74 on 18 February 2016, 08:41:26 pm
went on spin today 145km up the vee in ireland
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 18 February 2016, 09:58:16 pm
Nice fresh day up there I would think  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Freck on 18 February 2016, 10:41:25 pm
went on spin today 145km up the vee in ireland
There's no V in Ireland  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 20 February 2016, 11:21:14 am
After the frosty weather a couple of days ago, I ordered some hand guards to keep the wind off. They came last night and fit a treat. Don't stick out like a sore thumb either.


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/jonnyspatter/IMG_3078_zpsiptqzqwh.jpg)


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/jonnyspatter/IMG_3077_zpsnvposiqh.jpg)


Enough clearance on full lock so no worries there.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/jonnyspatter/IMG_3079_zps4kbwbmie.jpg)


They're only cheap Chinese eBay jobbies so if they don't work I've only lost £20, but they seem to do the job ok.


The only obvious downside being the brake lever mounting bolt. It's only just long enough on its own, and putting the bracket in place meant I couldn't get the nut on fully. Not wanting to risk it vibrating loose and the lever falling off, I replaced it with a longer bolt. This meant the shoulder was smaller, making the lever a tad loose, but it'll stay on until I can get a replacement turned to size at work.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fatbloke62 on 20 February 2016, 11:36:09 am
Mr self destruct, was that your fox eye in gate 4 car park this morning ?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 21 February 2016, 07:54:18 am
Sure was! They're working on the barrier at Gate 1 so I had to take a detour round your way.
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Post by: Didier9 on 21 February 2016, 09:03:42 pm
I installed daytime running lights:


(http://www.ko4bb.com/FZ1/daytime_lights.png)


They do not look very bright on the picture, but they will hurt your eyes even in daylight. Since I put the HID projectors, I had to remove the headlight modulator, so I intend to use the modulator on the running lights. The running lights have a broader angle so they are very visible even for vehicles coming from a side road.
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Post by: Yamazer-92 on 21 February 2016, 10:02:41 pm
Part exchanged it. Actually felt quite sad. It was a brilliant bike that I have enjoyed owning and working on for 3 1/2 years. Still, I get to play on this now and I think I love it already  :)
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Post by: noggythenog on 21 February 2016, 10:19:30 pm
Nice choice buddy and something totally different 8)


Look forward to updates com summer time please.
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Post by: sinto on 22 February 2016, 06:22:08 am
I installed daytime running lights:


([url]http://www.ko4bb.com/FZ1/daytime_lights.png[/url])


They do not look very bright on the picture, but they will hurt your eyes even in daylight. Since I put the HID projectors, I had to remove the headlight modulator, so I intend to use the modulator on the running lights. The running lights have a broader angle so they are very visible even for vehicles coming from a side road.


Very neat :thumbup
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Post by: fazersharp on 23 February 2016, 08:09:30 pm
As per my last post - not today but only just about got a new computer to work how I need it and so here now are the pictures.
Dry but a bit salt dust around
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Post by: dazza on 23 February 2016, 08:32:14 pm
Took advantage of the winter sunshine. Spent most of the ride looking at the sky and dodging the rain showers but can't beat a ride in the winter sun.....Well, actually, you can....Roll on the summer.
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Post by: Don71uk on 24 February 2016, 03:01:29 pm
took my Gen 1 for it's MOT, passed, now at 69K miles and still going.  :)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 25 February 2016, 05:16:07 pm
Took the cover off and looked at it. And it wasn't even today I did this, but yesterday  :rolleyes
It looks very nice. Very shiny. Which I'm quite pleased about, it having sat outside underneath that cover for the best part of 2 months without moving. I was also pleased to note that the job I did on cleaning and de-rusting the chain seems to have halted the rot there. Bit of rust on the rear disc (why not the fronts as well?), but that'll disappear the first time it's used in anger again.


So while I was at it, I took a couple of shots for the family album:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1667_zpszetrp2d3.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1667_zpszetrp2d3.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1669_zpssizxfszs.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1669_zpssizxfszs.jpg.html)


 :)
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Post by: esetest on 25 February 2016, 05:24:49 pm
Washed and chamoised it and applied a coat of ACF50 .
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Post by: fazersharp on 25 February 2016, 05:38:42 pm
Is your fazer powered by water
(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1667_zpszetrp2d3.jpg)
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Post by: celticdog on 25 February 2016, 06:26:21 pm
Dropped the foccer in a petrol garage forecourt- early morning cold, full of petrol taking her off the main stand etc.
Anyway  :o the result is a broken pattern mirror, could have bee worse  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 25 February 2016, 08:05:01 pm
Bummer- I never take it off the main stand whilst standing by its side, I always do it sitting on the bike.
And when I fill up I put the side stand down (so I don't forget that it ant down) and then I fill up whilst sitting on the bike.
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Post by: esetest on 25 February 2016, 08:45:00 pm
Taxed it .
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Post by: celticdog on 25 February 2016, 08:48:46 pm
Bummer- I never take it off the main stand whilst standing by its side, I always do it sitting on the bike.
And when I fill up I put the side stand down (so I don't forget that it ant down) and then I fill up whilst sitting on the bike.


That's good advice indeed fazersharp!  :thumbup
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Post by: tommyardin on 26 February 2016, 11:46:43 pm
Yesterday Thursday. Got my Fox-eye Fazer FZS 600 out of garage as its been tucked away for last 10 weeks, bit damp in there, condensation on the corrugated asbestos roofing sheets. Slight amount of mildew on rubber parts and seat. (Like a slight bloom)
Bike was given a full service before being tucked away, all the usual stuff, oil and filter, air filter, drained flushed and refilled cooling system with deionised water and red antifreeze, Drained down and new brake fluid to both brake systems, new plugs. Chain cleaned adjusted and lubed, Washed and polished.


So I proudly swung the garage doors open to reveal my beloved to the world, swung my leg over the beauty, keys in the ignition, choke lever to the start posi........... Fuck it!!!  choke cable broke. Back indoors on eBay new cable £9.95 free postage. Jobs a Gudun. Choke cable arrived in less than 22 hours, great service. Fitted new today cable and did a wipe down/clean with a WD rag under the tank and frame work, gave the electrical connections and wiring a blast of WD, tank and seat back on,  :groan [size=78%] tank and seat back off, connect the fuel gauge connector and tank and seat back on again, I know how to do that now. Choke lever to start position one short dab of the starter button and my beloved burst into song. Washed and shampoed her and got the mildew bloom off. When the for a quick blast about 6 miles only as it was starting to get dark (no I'm not scared of the dark, it's the boggeyman) tomorrow I will polish it again and break out the autosol for the peg hangers and and exhaust pipes and can. Will post a piccy or three when polished. Love that Fazer. Why the foc has the font gone smaller?[/size]
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Post by: Dave48 on 27 February 2016, 08:51:13 am
Yesterday bought 12 months VED ready for Tuesday 1st March. Arranged insurance cover earlier in week with Bennetts for a good price.
Ran out of  metal polish so bought tube of Solvol Autosol. Lay under bike & cleaned down pipes & collector box. Bike all ready for St Davids Day :lol
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Post by: celticdog on 27 February 2016, 02:41:16 pm
She's been sounding a bit rough of late, been putting it down to the cold weather so decided to give the air filter and box a bit of a clean- just as well, it's surprising how much crap had accumulated with winter riding.  :rollin :rollin :rollin







Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 27 February 2016, 08:06:03 pm
Yesterday Thursday. Got my Fox-eye Fazer FZS 600 out of garage as its been tucked away for last 10 weeks, bit damp in there, condensation on the corrugated asbestos roofing sheets. Slight amount of mildew on rubber parts and seat. (Like a slight bloom)
Bike was given a full service before being tucked away, all the usual stuff, oil and filter, air filter, drained flushed and refilled cooling system with deionised water and red antifreeze, Drained down and new brake fluid to both brake systems, new plugs. Chain cleaned adjusted and lubed, Washed and polished.


So I proudly swung the garage doors open to reveal my beloved to the world, swung my leg over the beauty, keys in the ignition, choke lever to the start posi........... Fuck it!!!  choke cable broke. Back indoors on eBay new cable £9.95 free postage. Jobs a Gudun. Choke cable arrived in less than 22 hours, great service. Fitted new today cable and did a wipe down/clean with a WD rag under the tank and frame work, gave the electrical connections and wiring a blast of WD, tank and seat back on,  :groan [size=78%] tank and seat back off, connect the fuel gauge connector and tank and seat back on again, I know how to do that now. Choke lever to start position one short dab of the starter button and my beloved burst into song. Washed and shampoed her and got the mildew bloom off. When the for a quick blast about 6 miles only as it was starting to get dark (no I'm not scared of the dark, it's the boggeyman) tomorrow I will polish it again and break out the autosol for the peg hangers and and exhaust pipes and can. Will post a piccy or three when polished. Love that Fazer. [/size]


Saturday 12th. Spent 3 hours with Autosol metal polish plus Auto Glym car wax and Auto Glym exterior plastic cleaner/polish. Went out for a blast locally, so damn cold though but nice clear day.
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Post by: JoeRock on 27 February 2016, 11:46:26 pm
Is your fazer powered by water
([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1667_zpszetrp2d3.jpg[/url])



Lovely looking pair of bikes there!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 28 February 2016, 12:41:56 am
Part exchanged it. Actually felt quite sad. It was a brilliant bike that I have enjoyed owning and working on for 3 1/2 years. Still, I get to play on this now and I think I love it already  :)

More grunt than a rutting sperm whale! Has it got the daft (in this installation) rotary damper removed and a decent replacement shock/damper installed? Ive always fancied one of these, the bike that made Hoss Elm eat his hat when it made more power than a 916.
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Post by: dickturpin on 28 February 2016, 08:33:46 am
Acquired a new bike camping tent for the better weather...after lots of searching settled for a Coleman Caucasus 3....really impressed by pack size etc. Google it or look here.   http://www.obicampingandleisure.co.uk/coleman-caucasus-3-new-for-2015/ (http://www.obicampingandleisure.co.uk/coleman-caucasus-3-new-for-2015/)
D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 28 February 2016, 02:35:51 pm
Took the 600 for a 20 mile bimble round bucks.bright but chilly....good to get out  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ChristoT on 28 February 2016, 05:24:32 pm
Fixed the rough running (well, improved it) by swapping my spark plugs. Deefer is right, Iridiums are shite!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 28 February 2016, 05:32:40 pm
Fixed the rough running (well, improved it) by swapping my spark plugs. Deefer is right, Iridiums are shite!

Worn plugs of any type are shite.  :rolleyes

Been using them NGK Iridium for years in cars and bikes without problems.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 28 February 2016, 05:33:51 pm
Went down to Loomies Cafe this afternoon on my 600 FZS for a short run and a cup of their delicious tea, saw the bike in these pictures that belongs to Hayley Piper, its a smart looking Honda CB 1300, it is a bike that is obviously loved. Definitely a Females motorcycle though.
I noticed that Haley even hung onto an old tax disk so that the disk on display although well out of date was pink just like her Honda, pink bar weights, pink rear springs.
Great to see your bike Hayley,  :D [size=78%]  [/size]
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Post by: Freck on 28 February 2016, 05:45:43 pm
Went down to Loomies Cafe this afternoon on my 600 FZS for a short run and a cup of their delicious tea, saw the bike in these pictures that belongs to Hayley Piper, its a smart looking Honda CB 1300, it is a bike that is obviously loved. Definitely a Females motorcycle though.
I noticed that Haley even hung onto an old tax disk so that the disk on display although well out of date was pink just like her Honda, pink bar weights, pink rear springs.
Great to see your bike Hayley,  :D [size=78%]  [/size]


Aaaarrrgghh, my eyes!  :eek 
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Post by: unfazed on 28 February 2016, 05:47:51 pm
Obviously likes pink  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 28 February 2016, 06:01:45 pm
Getting stuck in sorting the incorrectly wired Meta Cat 1 Alarm on Downeys 1000.
What a foc up. alarm not even fused, wrong circuits wired through the alarm relays.  :rolleyes
Led at the rear when it needs to be at the front to allow switching off the alarm with the code if fob is lost or fails. :rolleyes

Some fellows should never be allowed near a wiring harness  :eek

Almost sorted :)
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Post by: unfazed on 28 February 2016, 06:10:33 pm
Went for a 100 mile spin today with a friend on 1200GS, (his first time out since October) and my first decent fast run since fitting the Metzler Sportec M7RRs and Wilber fork springs.

One word "planted" awesome feedback and grip on high speed corners. :)

A further 2 clicks to hard on the rebound for the return journey improved it even more  :thumbup



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Yamazer-92 on 28 February 2016, 08:51:44 pm

More grunt than a rutting sperm whale! Has it got the daft (in this installation) rotary damper removed and a decent replacement shock/damper installed? Ive always fancied one of these, the bike that made Hoss Elm eat his hat when it made more power than a 916.


Grunt is most definitely the correct word! No it doesn't have the rotary damper thankfully as I heard that is what gave them their dodgy handling reputation, it has a hagon shock installed with the stock spring and to me it feels brilliant. You can get an ohlins unit which does the same thing, or remove the original spring all together and fit a bitubo unit which is a new spring and shock combo I believe. To be honest, the handling is excellent so far so I will stick with the hagon. I would truly recommend this bike, everything I read about them was a bit off putting but actually riding and now owning one you make your own opinion and my opinion is it's an excellent and extremely fun bike. The sound alone is phenomenal, cant help smiling like a mug every time I blip the throttle or give it some beans. At legal speeds there's so much torque you can just float along in top gear and roll on overtake when you like. Hold on and give it some proper throttle and it really does go! I would say though, the twin power delivery does take some getting used to after my Fazer. There's no sudden woosh of power, it's just a constant linear wave which has you looking at the speedo going "wow really?!". I think a well sorted FZS 1000 would probably have it in a drag race, it would be close. It doesn't feel LOADS quicker than my Fazer 6 top end wise but off the line it utterly shunts you and would leave the Fazer standing, no contest for roll on in top either. In normal riding, I actually managed 100 miles on £10 before the light came on as well (though does utterly tan through fuel if you are hooning it)! The one thing it trumps the Fazers on for me is fun factor and character. Yes, a Fazer 1000 is probably a better bike all round and depending on the track maybe quicker. But the TL is the kind of bike you get off after every ride with a huge grin which for me is what biking is about!
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Post by: esetest on 29 February 2016, 10:44:32 am
Ordered replacement sparkplugs .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Red Ceri on 29 February 2016, 06:59:16 pm
Taxed her and bought my ticket for the Bol D'or in September, last time I went was 1983 on my Guzzi Le Mans II, can't wait
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Post by: esetest on 29 February 2016, 09:42:26 pm
Rode it to work and back , it was foccin freezing this  morning .
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Post by: Red Ceri on 01 March 2016, 04:37:11 pm
With the tours I'm doing this year, Scottish Highlands, Alps and Bol d'or, and as I've got no intention of sell the old girl,  decided to bite the bullet and get the R1 Forks serviced, re-valved and a set-up at MCT,Booked in for the 31st march.


Quoted 445 +vat but changing the bike for a new one would cost more than that.  to help pay might sell the original forks pretty good condition with about 25k on them.
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Post by: esetest on 01 March 2016, 06:32:54 pm
Rode it to work .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bigbadbum21 on 01 March 2016, 08:03:18 pm
I rode to work in the rain which was a first me. My beautiful Fazer got dirty :( give me an excuse to clean it. Yeah! :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 01 March 2016, 08:12:26 pm
Rode it home .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Cellarman on 01 March 2016, 08:36:09 pm
Taxed it today, looks like it's going to snow tomorrow :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Didier9 on 02 March 2016, 01:02:37 am
Took the fairing off and took the bike to the shop to change fork oil and bushings. I took the fairing off because of the aftermarket HID headlights and the rat's nest of wires that I did not want the shop have to deal with.
Also there is a small fuel leak at the carbs, either from when the carbs were cleaned back in November, or maybe from the lowside in December. I noticed the leaks back in January.

Hopefully, I will have the bike back for the week end. If not, I can always ride my daughter's FZ-07 (she is pregnant :)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 02 March 2016, 12:08:59 pm
Rode it to town and back and dodged the showers .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 02 March 2016, 02:53:25 pm
Dropped it in to the dealer for a service and new chain & sprockets (I know I could do all that myself but I'm one of those people that are cash rich but time poor).
Got a new MT-03 as a courtesy bike. 300cc twin, like riding a bloody vibrator on the motorway!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Didier9 on 02 March 2016, 05:16:34 pm
300cc twin, like riding a bloody vibrator on the motorway!


I like to think of it as a meat tenderizer on wheels...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 02 March 2016, 07:42:41 pm

UPDATE:
I've since found out it's not the latest model, it's the previous 660cc single.
Fuck me is it sloooooow! Riding it I thought it wasn't a shitload faster than my old 125 so assumed it was the new 300cc bike.



300cc twin, like riding a bloody vibrator on the motorway!


I like to think of it as a meat tenderizer on wheels...


Your analogy is closer, a vibrator at least has some sort of pleasure associated with it!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 03 March 2016, 12:58:06 pm
Took the brake calipers off , cleaned them whit brake cleaner and reapplied new racing grease .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Freck on 03 March 2016, 02:57:53 pm
Took the brake calipers off , cleaned them whit brake cleaner and reapplied new racing grease .
Racing grease? Is that better than normal grease, more slippery?  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 03 March 2016, 08:29:56 pm
Washed it and took her for a spin in the sunshine  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: celticdog on 05 March 2016, 04:20:26 pm
Gave the infill panels a spray of impact resistant gloss black  ;)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: nickodemon on 05 March 2016, 08:32:35 pm
Went for a 2  1/2 hour ride around Ayrshire on the winter blaster.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 06 March 2016, 12:12:00 am
Took the brake calipers off , cleaned them whit brake cleaner and reapplied new racing grease .
Racing grease? Is that better than normal grease, more slippery?  :lol


Come on Freck you must have tried racing grease before haven't you? I say tried cos you have to be quick, once the lids off the tin it's gone.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Didier9 on 06 March 2016, 10:13:01 pm
Absolutely nothing because it is in the shop for fork service :(
I thought about it, does it count?

However, I rode my daughter's FZ-07 and had fun with it, even though the lack of windshield would prevent me from riding it on the highway for more than 50-60 miles (I did about 40 and it felt good to be back in town...)
I honestly do not understand people who ride long distance without any kind of windshield. A friend of mine has a Harley without any windshield and he is going to bike week (about 500 miles one way from here) TWICE!!! (this week end and the next).
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 08 March 2016, 08:37:25 am
Had a good blast on the 6 in the afternoon sun. I really like riding it chucakble and enough poke. I'm looking forward to getting the fz1 back on the road with some new bits fitted


(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/20160307_153924_zpsi950icvk.jpg)
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Post by: mickvp on 08 March 2016, 12:19:10 pm
Ordered an R6 shock and dog bones from Luke. Canny wait :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 08 March 2016, 09:47:05 pm
Had a good blast on the 6 in the afternoon sun. I really like riding it chucakble and enough poke. I'm looking forward to getting the fz1 back on the road with some new bits fitted


([url]http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/20160307_153924_zpsi950icvk.jpg[/url])



Not really a fan of the FZ6, but have to admit that is one smart looking machine you have there Brooker.  :b :b :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JKay on 08 March 2016, 11:41:37 pm
Ordered an R6 shock and dog bones from Luke. Canny wait :)
Massive difference, will be worth the wait  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 09 March 2016, 08:00:49 am
Cheers Tommyyardin. I really like the fz6 its grown on me it was meant to be a winter bike loads left to do to get her minted.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JKay on 09 March 2016, 07:57:32 pm
Had some tyres fitted by mark brunt of mobile bike tyres,only cost £45 at my house ,so lazy and convenient  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 09 March 2016, 10:56:30 pm
Cheers Tommyyardin. I really like the fz6 its grown on me it was meant to be a winter bike loads left to do to get her minted.




I still think the aerial on the front mudgaurd i :lol [size=78%]s a bit much lol[/size]
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 10 March 2016, 05:58:00 am
Yesterday , rode it to work and back .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 10 March 2016, 10:01:37 pm
Rode it to work and back
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 10 March 2016, 11:25:15 pm
I downloaded the Yamaha paint colour chart and tried to find my paint code and colour name but to no avail, well there are so many options on the PDF and it not the easiest to navigate (Especially when your blind, I use the cats eyes as braille when riding) anyone have any idea? The Yamaha is a 2003 Registered Foxeye FZS600 in silver with a black frame. The label under the seat near the battery has this on it: See photo
       
could not find this code on the PDF so HELP.
Any one got any ideas.

someone told me it was ADRIAN BLUE/SILVER. And another website I went to said it was SILVER ICE.
 :'( :eek
 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 11 March 2016, 01:26:27 am
The 5RT1 is a 2002 manufactured model, most likely registered in 2003.

The official Yamaha name of the colour of your fazer is  "Silver 1"

The official Yamaha colour code is 755 and the abbreviation is S1
The colour Silver 1 is also used on the 5RT4 2003 models


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 11 March 2016, 10:52:35 am
Hiya Unfazed,
Thank so much for the info, it seems none of the info that I had previously been given was correct, most helpful thanks, saves me ending up with a rattle can or two of the wrong colour. :rollin :woot :thumbup [size=78%]  [/size]
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dickturpin on 11 March 2016, 05:49:04 pm
Sun came out so had my fist ride of the season, a couple of hours on north Yorkshire moors. I rode some of the roads that I had my first ever Rideout at the tender age of 17 almost 40 years ago....the sun shone that day too.
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Post by: tommyardin on 11 March 2016, 06:01:42 pm
Hey Dickturpin,
That 2 sunny days in about 40 years not bad Huh, that's global warming for yer.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dickturpin on 11 March 2016, 08:12:10 pm
Hey Dickturpin,
That 2 sunny days in about 40 years not bad Huh, that's global warming for yer.


Think positive...two more than if I lived in scotland  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 12 March 2016, 04:30:43 pm
Took the fazer out for nice ride down to Canterbury today. Had another 04 fazer infront of me going down from brands hatch .think it may have been red c.
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Post by: nickodemon on 12 March 2016, 04:31:54 pm
Fitted new wheel rim tape. It's silver, but it looks white in photo :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 12 March 2016, 05:28:39 pm
Rode the mighty 6  60 mile round trip to pick up a pair of cage brake discs, upsets the handling with 2 brake discs in a back pack  :eek     :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 12 March 2016, 05:41:46 pm
Blew the winter cobwebs off the Fazer and  went for a blast  down to Cheddar , stopped for a coffee and cake and came back home via Burington , spring is in the air .
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Post by: Cellarman on 12 March 2016, 06:24:42 pm
Got it ready for a run to Willingham woods tomorrow, first run of the year
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Post by: downey on 12 March 2016, 07:02:00 pm
took the the hand guards off ,after the long hard winter .polished it and headed for the mountains in kerry bloody awesome day ,,handles like a dream thanks to UNFAZED sorting the suspension set up for me ,among a few other bits ,so a big  :thumbup  to you UNFAZED
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Post by: JKay on 12 March 2016, 07:37:02 pm
Got it ready for a run to Willingham woods tomorrow, first run of the year
With this weather at the moment there will be plenty there I reckon ,not me tho working  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Red Ceri on 12 March 2016, 11:42:04 pm
Took the fazer out for nice ride down to Canterbury today. Had another 04 fazer infront of me going down from brands hatch .think it may have been red c.


Weren't me, took a mate to Johns Of Romford to pick up his new bike, bought a 600 H0^6a wouldn't listen to me, then took a short bimble up to Ongar before returning home.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 13 March 2016, 07:45:56 am
70 mile Spring bimble north of Lichfield up towards Ashbourne-first day my fingertips didnt feel cold since put the "Reviver" back on road 1st March.
Wilbers rear shock has totally transformed the handling ( coupled with some grease in the suspension linkage bearings! :lol ).
Am off to Cornwall in cage today for a week but will log in using smartphone on sisters wifi.
Looks like its going to be a glorious biking day-ride safe fellow foccers & enjoy.
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Post by: celticdog on 13 March 2016, 03:12:37 pm
Replacing the fork oil seals today. One's been leaking for about a fortnight now, finally a bit of good weather for some spanner work.  :)
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Post by: slappy on 13 March 2016, 10:19:19 pm
A nice fast jaunt to Ripon and round the North Yorkshire moors,
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Post by: brooker81 on 14 March 2016, 08:22:36 am
Small meet at the weekend lol- Wirral Egg Run

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Post by: esetest on 14 March 2016, 06:07:11 pm
Rode the Fazer the long way to see Mum at the hospice .
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Post by: sinto on 14 March 2016, 08:21:48 pm
Fitted new cree lights under my mirrors as don't fancy drilling through the fairing and can't find the wee brackets I had planned to use, but tbh I quite like where they are :)
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Post by: mickvp on 14 March 2016, 08:47:00 pm
Those are bad boys Colin :)
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Post by: sinto on 14 March 2016, 09:06:05 pm
Those are bad boys Colin :)

They sure are Mick.

Hopefully cage drivers will see me a bit better as they're in eyeline view, hopefully

They're really bright considering the size is less than a 5p piece :)

Got them at the show yesterday, 4 for £10 so my mate bought two but he said I can fit his for him, he's very kind that way. :lol
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Post by: taylor on 15 March 2016, 08:51:41 am
bloody hell colin it looks like the starship enterprise has landed.       beam me up colin. ;)  theres life here but not as we know it. :D
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Post by: Frosties on 15 March 2016, 09:11:13 am
Those are bad boys Colin :)

They sure are Mick.

Hopefully cage drivers will see me a bit better as they're in eyeline view, hopefully

They're really bright considering the size is less than a 5p piece :)

Got them at the show yesterday, 4 for £10 so my mate bought two but he said I can fit his for him, he's very kind that way. :lol


Really like those fella  :thumbup


Do you have a linky to the lights you fitted and a close up piccy showing how you've fitted them?
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Post by: sinto on 15 March 2016, 09:13:03 am
bloody hell colin it looks like the starship enterprise has landed.       beam me up colin. ;)  theres life here but not as we know it. :D
Yeah they stand out quite a bit :lol
But can't beat more light if it gets you noticed :)

Really like those fella  :thumbup

Do you have a linky to the lights you fitted and a close up piccy showing how you've fitted them?

I'll get pics/link later as at work at the moment :(
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Post by: midden on 15 March 2016, 12:50:52 pm
Those are bad boys Colin :)
Close encounters comes to mind........ here's hoping they don't blind the oncoming driver  :eek
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Post by: dazza on 15 March 2016, 02:01:39 pm
Those are bad boys Colin :)
Close encounters comes to mind........ here's hoping they don't blind the oncoming driver  :eek
Or be mistaken for a car at a further distance away by a quick glance before someone pulls out of a junction straight into you.
Not trying to be critical but I have mistaken spots on bikes to be car headlight further away before.
It's only the fact that I ride a bike and I took a second look prevented me from doing so.
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Post by: markie_wales on 15 March 2016, 03:59:53 pm
Changed gearing on the gen 1 thou back to stock (16/44) as the lowered gearing when I picked it up, didn't suit me. Also changed from bar end mirrors (now in For Sale) to stock mirrors with Oberon heavy bar end weights as with the bar end mirrors I could fit in an Autocom PTT switch.


Lovely now it is - was nice when I picked it up, just some personal taste changes :)


Next fitting Fuzeblock / autocom / 12v powered walkie talkie etc


cheers


Markie
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Post by: Red Ceri on 15 March 2016, 04:23:24 pm

Next fitting Fuzeblock / autocom / 12v powered walkie talkie etc




Fitted both a FuzeBlock and Autocom to mine years ago,  FuzeBlock makes adding accessories so much easier and electrical power controlled by ignition switch. Don't know why more people don't fit them?
Fitted a Fuzeblock to mine years ago for all the accessories, heated grips, autocom, sat nav, uprated horn,etc, makes adding accessories so much easier and doesn't clog up battery area.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 15 March 2016, 05:15:49 pm
Put the battery back on and took it for a short blast up the road and back. The Striple is great fun, but every time I get on that  :faz , I know it's no.1  :)
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Post by: sinto on 15 March 2016, 06:36:24 pm
Or be mistaken for a car at a further distance away by a quick glance before someone pulls out of a junction straight into you.
Not trying to be critical but I have mistaken spots on bikes to be car headlight further away before.
It's only the fact that I ride a bike and I took a second look prevented me from doing so.

Totally understand where your coming from but I never ride without my dipped beams on, these, imo, are just to give more visibility and I like the idea of them.

Close encounters comes to mind........ here's hoping they don't blind the oncoming driver  :eek

As far as them blinding other people, they are slightly angled downwards due to the shape of the mirrors.

Really like those fella  :thumbup

Do you have a linky to the lights you fitted and a close up piccy showing how you've fitted them?


Here's the link www.tirepenze.co.uk (http://www.tirepenze.co.uk)
Don't know if they're on the Webpage yet as he says it's just a new line,  but at the show,  you could get them in white, amber & red, but when I went back he'd sold out of all of them. They did say to email any requirements though.

And a few pics of install under the mirrors.
I joined the two wires together after bring them down the mirror shroud and then connected them into my led sidelight.
All wires soldered and heatshrinked as my normal anal self allows nothing less :loīl

I'm looking into getting a couple of brackets made to allow me to put them on a wee bit more neater than tie-wraps but it'll do for now.
And yes that's a 5p on the 3rd pic!
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Post by: sinto on 15 March 2016, 06:51:21 pm
Some distance shots,
1st.....side light and the new cree lights.

2nd......how I always ride, dipped beams and sidelights.
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Post by: Cellarman on 15 March 2016, 07:45:56 pm
Fixed the gear indicator it had come unplugged :lol
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Post by: downey on 15 March 2016, 08:04:15 pm
good job sinto but ive a crick in me neck from ya  :groan
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Post by: sinto on 15 March 2016, 08:44:04 pm
good job sinto but ive a crick in me neck from ya  :groan
How come?
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Post by: tommyardin on 16 March 2016, 12:59:56 am
good job sinto but ive a crick in me neck from ya  :groan


If he is going keep doing that I will leave my monitor on its end :fish
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Post by: tommyardin on 16 March 2016, 01:34:35 am
My Baby with extra illumination, 2 X 40mm 25 Watt LED projector spots aimed low, both side light bulbs changed to 10 Watt LEDs, 5050 led strip V lights on screen.
Headlights upgraded to Bosch H4 Gigalight 120 Blueish/White.
I ride with all on but headlights dipped. Photo 3.jpg is taken from a car drivers view point with dipped headlamps. Photo up.jpg is just for Sinto. :eek [size=78%]  [/size]
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Post by: tommyardin on 16 March 2016, 01:56:06 am
 :eek :stop :foc
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Post by: Frosties on 16 March 2016, 07:08:25 am
Or be mistaken for a car at a further distance away by a quick glance before someone pulls out of a junction straight into you.
Not trying to be critical but I have mistaken spots on bikes to be car headlight further away before.
It's only the fact that I ride a bike and I took a second look prevented me from doing so.

Totally understand where your coming from but I never ride without my dipped beams on, these, imo, are just to give more visibility and I like the idea of them.

Close encounters comes to mind........ here's hoping they don't blind the oncoming driver  :eek

As far as them blinding other people, they are slightly angled downwards due to the shape of the mirrors.

Really like those fella  :thumbup

Do you have a linky to the lights you fitted and a close up piccy showing how you've fitted them?


Here's the link [url=http://www.tirepenze.co.uk]www.tirepenze.co.uk[/url] ([url]http://www.tirepenze.co.uk[/url])
Don't know if they're on the Webpage yet as he says it's just a new line,  but at the show,  you could get them in white, amber & red, but when I went back he'd sold out of all of them. They did say to email any requirements though.



Can't get the linky to work Sinto, any ideas?






Tommy - love the lights fella, good work. Your plumbing is utter shite though  :lol
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Post by: tommyardin on 16 March 2016, 08:32:30 am
 :rollin :rollin :rollin Frosties I know what you mean Tiger lmfao.
Its a stand that I made to hold a white board, works well as a stand but don't help when you have a turn out. :eek


I took the bike up to show my mate Terry when I fitted the lights he reckoned they were the brightest thing that had ever been on the bike, cheeky bastard.
I told him people thought that his 900 Thruxton Bonny was female cos when he was riding through town the other day someone made the comment 'Look at the Twat on that Triumph.


It's 8-14am here (Weds 16th) the sun is shining, so I just need to put the charged up battery back on my hairdressers car (MR2 Mk3) then I'm taking the Fazer out for a gentle cruse around.


I went down to Loomies Cafe at the West Meon Hut in Hampshire on Sunday afternoon and could not get in the car parking area because it was jammed packed with bikes,
they were also parked along the road in the lay-by as well, my guess would be 350 bikes, don't have any pics because some dozy old fart had the camera on his phone set to video mode I got about 2 seconds of the bikes then some lovely footage of the darkness taken from inside my pocket, about 45 minutes of it in all, before the phone ran out of power and switched off. :fish   :'( cupid stunt
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Post by: tommyardin on 16 March 2016, 08:34:43 am
Some distance shots,
1st.....side light and the new cree lights.

2nd......how I always ride, dipped beams and sidelights.


Should read dipped beam and SIDEWAYS.  :rolleyes
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Post by: downey on 16 March 2016, 10:19:54 am
good job sinto but ive a crick in me neck from ya  :groan
How come?




yer pics are comin up here sideways lad  :lol
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Post by: tommyardin on 16 March 2016, 11:06:31 am
Lovin the new ivanised beast,
Is that Galvanised but done by Apple  ;)
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Post by: sinto on 16 March 2016, 01:14:51 pm
yer pics are comin up here sideways lad  :lol

Should read dipped beam and SIDEWAYS.  :rolleyes
Maybe I do ride that way anyhow :lol

They're fine when I posted them and look fine when I view them :)

Had this problem before after posting pics,  some guys said they were sideways :(
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Post by: downey on 16 March 2016, 03:28:23 pm
Lovin the new ivanised beast,
Is that Galvanised but done by Apple  ;)


 :wall  i worry as i think that actually might be a serious question on your part  :lol
come back when you get the thou and this age old secret shall be revealed to you  :smokin
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Post by: Red Ceri on 16 March 2016, 03:57:11 pm
Gave my Exup valve it's yearly service,  and cleaned the downpipes as much as I could reach, cracked off and removed each header nut in turn and added copperslip to all threads.


Exup was still moving freely  before I removed it and the rest position was still in spec. once I'd re-assembled it all.


Glad I've got a bike bench, makes these jobs so much easier than rolling around on he floor.
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Post by: tommyardin on 16 March 2016, 03:59:11 pm
Lovin the new ivanised beast,
Is that Galvanised but done by Apple  ;)


 :wall  i worry as i think that actually might be a serious question on your part  :lol
come back when you get the thou and this age old secret shall be revealed to you  :smokin


I don't think I will have a 1K Fazer, someone said to me that you have to be special to need one of them, I think that's what they said, errrrrrrrr...... or was it you have to have 'Special Needs' to have one of them? yeah that was it. :rollin
Who knows one day when I grow up I may get one, but in the mean time my lil FZS rocks, there is not much that will leave it through the lanes and country roads of Hampshire, Ok it's a bit different on the major routes but I try my damnedest to avoid them like the plague. It is good for a tad over 140mph, 0-60mph still frightens the s--t out of me, I'm told the FZS 600 does it in 3.9 secs, but not with me on it.
I do like the look of the silver lumped early thousands.  The attached pic would do me nicely but just personalize it a bit.  :D [size=78%]  [/size]
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Post by: downey on 16 March 2016, 05:01:20 pm
 :lol   :lol
ah well, seeing as you dont know what your missing, :nana ,keep enjoying the 600  :thumbup
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Post by: tommyardin on 16 March 2016, 05:23:04 pm
Cheers Downy, ride safe mate, summers coming, long days and warm weather.  :lol
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Post by: downey on 16 March 2016, 05:29:36 pm
roll on, :sun , its been a long hard winter  :'(  !!!

 :stop lets see if they can catch me this year ,not bloody likely :foc :2guns :2guns
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Post by: mickvp on 16 March 2016, 05:44:34 pm
Fitted my R6 shock and took it for a 70 mile round trip
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Post by: esetest on 16 March 2016, 05:49:16 pm
Rode the Fazer to Cheddar , stopped for a coffee , then carried on to the hospice to see mum .
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Post by: unfazed on 16 March 2016, 06:24:06 pm
Lovin the new ivanised beast,
Is that Galvanised but done by Apple  ;)


 :wall  i worry as i think that actually might be a serious question on your part  :lol
come back when you get the thou and this age old secret shall be revealed to you  :smokin


I don't think I will have a 1K Fazer, someone said to me that you have to be special to need one of them, I think that's what they said, errrrrrrrr...... or was it you have to have 'Special Needs' to have one of them? yeah that was it. :rollin
Who knows one day when I grow up I may get one, but in the mean time my lil FZS rocks, there is not much that will leave it through the lanes and country roads of Hampshire, Ok it's a bit different on the major routes but I try my damnedest to avoid them like the plague. It is good for a tad over 140mph, 0-60mph still frightens the s--t out of me, I'm told the FZS 600 does it in 3.9 secs, but not with me on it.
I do like the look of the silver lumped early thousands.  The attached pic would do me nicely but just personalize it a bit.  :D [size=78%]  [/size]

I must really have serious special special needs without any hope of growing up as I have both :woot :lol Both red fast ones :lol :lol
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Post by: tommyardin on 16 March 2016, 07:21:00 pm
Unfazed you are a wag 'RED FAST ONES'  :rollin :rollin :rollin It's a known fact that the Red and the Blue ones are really slow the only one that is slower is the Yellow  :faz and only a twat would have one of them  :eek  I wonder who has got one LOL? 
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Post by: unfazed on 16 March 2016, 10:16:37 pm
We all know that Silver owners are a throw back of old days trying to relive when there were films like Silver dream Racer with David Essex. :rollin

Most of the owners are afraid to ride the really fast red ones, but afraid to admit it. :lol :lol :lol

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Post by: tommyardin on 16 March 2016, 11:52:39 pm
We all know that Silver owners are a throw back of old days trying to relive when there were films like Silver dream Racer with David Essex. :rollin

Most of the owners are afraid to ride the really fast red ones, but afraid to admit it. :lol :lol :lol
Mine matches the colour of my hair yours the colour of your eyes. Doh! Especially as you are overtaken by a sliver one AGAIN :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Post by: mickvp on 17 March 2016, 05:21:58 pm
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160317/b7ec8482ac10da2e4901a2dfee9f3ef2.jpg)

Gave it a good wash to get rid of the ACF50 and then put on a coat of HydrO2.

Just about to go back out and clean and oil the chain and kick stand.
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Post by: unfazed on 17 March 2016, 05:58:26 pm
We all know that Silver owners are a throw back of old days trying to relive when there were films like Silver dream Racer with David Essex. :rollin

Most of the owners are afraid to ride the really fast red ones, but afraid to admit it. :lol :lol :lol
Mine matches the colour of my hair yours the colour of your eyes. Doh! Especially as you are overtaken by a sliver one AGAIN :rollin :rollin :rollin

Not at all, the only red I see are red fazers passing silver ones,

You will always know the owner of a silver bike, the give away is the number of flies on the back of a silver owners helmet  :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: unfazed on 17 March 2016, 07:54:58 pm
Went for 280 odd mile spin with Downey today, left around 7:30am (bloody cold in the morning, but warmed up a bit during the day) and arrived back at 5:30pm. Good spin, but took it very handy, being the law abiding citizens we are. :lol   
Got caught up in 4 St. Patricks day parades along the way. :eek
Met a group of not to friendly Harley owners in Portlaoise :rolleyes

As we were leaving Mother Hubbards restaurant  in Cashel we met a a 79 year old fellow who was riding a brand new CB500x Honda doing the Photo rally and an 86year old fellow who is building a sidecar outfit for his Honda 50    :D
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Post by: slappy on 17 March 2016, 08:01:39 pm
Went up to Hawes via Settle, nice and sunny but not as warm as it looked,  spotted this C90 in Settle, I sometimes take a banana or something with me to snack on but a whole picnic is a bit much, Givi are missing a trick there :)
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Post by: downey on 17 March 2016, 10:47:32 pm
came home with joy and guilt in my eyes after making a new purchase.a lovely clean 2010 bmw s1000rr ,after a VERY cold morning on the motorway :'( ,had a great blast home on b roads with UNFAZED who might i add was well able to drive the beemer "for an ould fella"  :lol  but seriously the thing pulls like a rocket ship ,,feeling a bit shitty leavin my fazer out under the stars while the beemer takes its place under cover "only for now" new cover on the way ,but still the guilt is there and all at a time when my fazer has never handled so well  :o
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Post by: unfazed on 17 March 2016, 11:01:03 pm
"Ould fellow" That's the last time I take you to buy a BMW :lol

Flat out in 3rd on the fazer and the S1000rr was pulling away Foc. :eek

Must say I did enjoy that trip from Cashel to Fermoy on the old road :) :) :) Hard to beat that old road from Mitchelstown to Fermoy :D

We will sort out the suspension for your weight in the next few days and then have some fun :D on the Cousane Gap :lol
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Post by: downey on 17 March 2016, 11:16:40 pm
lookin forward to it,,cheers again dude
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Post by: fatbloke62 on 18 March 2016, 04:17:49 pm
Took it for its M.O.T ,Passed as usual with no advisories
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Post by: joebloggs on 18 March 2016, 08:06:00 pm
Finally found someone to swap steering head stems.

Dropped them in just to make sure everything ok, bonus was steering stops virtually identical

(http://s19.postimg.org/v9rq6ugc3/WP_20160318_004.jpg)

(http://s19.postimg.org/n2zqf9q9f/WP_20160318_003.jpg)
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Post by: downey on 18 March 2016, 10:46:09 pm
brought it to the shop to have the 6 plugs in 4 holes in my rear tyre repaired from the inside as well,,, winter brought a lot of crap onto the road  :wall  thank allah its about just about  over
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Post by: esetest on 19 March 2016, 07:23:32 am
Rode it to work and back .
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Post by: Freck on 19 March 2016, 08:01:04 am
brought it to the shop to have the 6 plugs in 4 holes in my rear tyre repaired from the inside as well,,, winter brought a lot of crap onto the road  :wall  thank allah its about just about  over
4 holes?  :eek  I think it might be time for a new tyre.  :rolleyes
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Post by: joebloggs on 19 March 2016, 09:17:14 am
Won a ZX12r shock on ebay, lets hope the focer fits
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Post by: TheMuffinRanger on 19 March 2016, 04:48:18 pm
Actually collected her and then completed the 60 mile ride home all with a stinking hang over
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Post by: nickodemon on 19 March 2016, 05:16:29 pm
Great weather today, so took winter blaster for ride.
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Post by: Oldgit on 19 March 2016, 06:48:37 pm
Went for a run down in the borders this afternoon, back & cleaned the cows shit from the R1200RS, too many tractors on the roads at this time of year with cow shit spreading going on in nearly every field.
Otherwise a beautiful afternoon ride out.
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Post by: davey boy on 19 March 2016, 07:54:42 pm
Failed mot on fork seals yesterday so got them to stick a new rear tyre on while they had it  picked it up today ready for a ride out to hartside tomorrow
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 19 March 2016, 07:57:59 pm
Failed mot on fork seals yesterday so got them to stick a new rear tyre on while they had it  picked it up today ready for a ride out to hartside tomorrow


I'll be up at the Hartside tomorrow, from about midday. Look for the ugly bloke with a filthy black Street Triple (just so you know who to avoid  :lol ).
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Post by: ChristoT on 19 March 2016, 10:05:07 pm
Fitted a Micron carbon can, courtesy of Red Ceri. Can fitted by me and Dead Eye, with Exupnut being a pest!

Thanks to all for the help. :)
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Post by: tommyardin on 21 March 2016, 08:20:29 pm
Took the FZS600 for an MOT today to 'A Force Motorcycles' in Aldershot, passed with no recommendations at all, so I am well pleased.
A Force Motorcycles is run by two brothers they are really helpful and very thorough  with what they do.
I have been using them for about 3 years now and would recommend them.
Each time I have needed their services IE: Puncture repairs, MOT's and tyres they have been brilliant. Both brothers are very helpful and whilst Darren was MOTing my bike his brother noticing that the two Phillips counter-sunk screws holding the top of the front master cylinder were rusty and one slightly damaged (wrong screwdriver damage) replaced them both with new stainless steel replacements, no charge, that the sort of service I like.
I get all my Oil and Chain Lube from them.
If your local and need a job doing give them a bell: 01252 334151 'A Force Motorcycles'
 :D 
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Post by: tommyardin on 21 March 2016, 08:21:29 pm
Oh Darren rides a Fazer FZS600 himself
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Post by: Skippernick on 21 March 2016, 09:03:54 pm
Are you Darren's brother? :lol
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Post by: Freck on 21 March 2016, 09:14:40 pm
Great to see there's still dedicated and helpful guys around Tommy.  :thumbup
Could do with a bike shop like that around here.  :rolleyes




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Post by: Frosties on 21 March 2016, 09:37:59 pm
Took the FZS600 for an MOT today to 'A Force Motorcycles' in Aldershot, passed with no recommendations at all, so I am well pleased.
A Force Motorcycles is run by two brothers they are really helpful and very thorough  with what they do.
I have been using them for about 3 years now and would recommend them.
Each time I have needed their services IE: Puncture repairs, MOT's and tyres they have been brilliant. Both brothers are very helpful and whilst Darren was MOTing my bike his brother noticing that the two Phillips counter-sunk screws holding the top of the front master cylinder were rusty and one slightly damaged (wrong screwdriver damage) replaced them both with new stainless steel replacements, no charge, that the sort of service I like.
I get all my Oil and Chain Lube from them.
If your local and need a job doing give them a bell: 01252 334151 'A Force Motorcycles'
 :D


So now we know how your bike looks so mint eh! Every time you pop in they also polish the shite out of another part of your bike with fresh Bumblebee jizz.


I'd take mine there but they may have to swap the bee for a horse  :D
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Post by: tommyardin on 22 March 2016, 08:42:32 am
Are you Darren's brother? :lol


NO!!!!!!!!
I'm his Mum :fish
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Post by: tommyardin on 22 March 2016, 09:01:56 am
Took the FZS600 for an MOT today to 'A Force Motorcycles' in Aldershot, passed with no recommendations at all, so I am well pleased.
A Force Motorcycles is run by two brothers they are really helpful and very thorough  with what they do.
I have been using them for about 3 years now and would recommend them.
Each time I have needed their services IE: Puncture repairs, MOT's and tyres they have been brilliant. Both brothers are very helpful and whilst Darren was MOTing my bike his brother noticing that the two Phillips counter-sunk screws holding the top of the front master cylinder were rusty and one slightly damaged (wrong screwdriver damage) replaced them both with new stainless steel replacements, no charge, that the sort of service I like.
I get all my Oil and Chain Lube from them.
If your local and need a job doing give them a bell: 01252 334151 'A Force Motorcycles'
 :D


So now we know how your bike looks so mint eh! Every time you pop in they also polish the shite out of another part of your bike with fresh Bumblebee jizz.


I'd take mine there but they may have to swap the bee for a horse  :D




How rude! Taking the piss like that.  :rollin :rollin  Jizzing a bumble bee is one thing, but a horse :eek
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Post by: Didier9 on 22 March 2016, 03:09:46 pm
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Post by: Didier9 on 22 March 2016, 03:23:06 pm
Fitted new cree lights under my mirrors as don't fancy drilling through the fairing and can't find the wee brackets I had planned to use, but tbh I quite like where they are :)

Found the pics :)
Neat, I use the same LEDs for running lights under the fairing:


(http://www.ko4bb.com/FZ1/running_lights_small.png)


They are actually a lot brighter than they look on the picture, and they are wide angle, so people on the side street who may not see the headlights will see those.
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Post by: sinto on 22 March 2016, 04:57:16 pm
Fitted new cree lights under my mirrors as don't fancy drilling through the fairing and can't find the wee brackets I had planned to use, but tbh I quite like where they are :)
Found the pics :)
Neat, I use the same LEDs for running lights under the fairing:
They are actually a lot brighter than they look on the picture, and they are wide angle, so people on the side street who may not see the headlights will see those.
They sure are!
I'm trying to get a decent bracket made and maybe do like I saw in your pic but I've got the Boxeye so it's fairly flat at the point where I want to put them.
I was thinking 6 like yours but 2 middle going straight ahead and 2 each side at slight angle to catch the foccers on the side streets as you say :(
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Post by: dickturpin on 22 March 2016, 06:06:35 pm
Passed MOT.....another year of biking sorted
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Post by: Didier9 on 22 March 2016, 07:33:01 pm
I'm trying to get a decent bracket made and maybe do like I saw in your pic but I've got the Boxeye so it's fairly flat at the point where I want to put them.
I was thinking 6 like yours but 2 middle going straight ahead and 2 each side at slight angle to catch the foccers on the side streets as you say :(


I noticed they get quite warm so I mounted them on a small aluminum bracket that is double side taped to the bottom of the fairing. The bracket acts like a heat sink and reduces the temperature of the LED quite a bit. As long as I am moving, they do not get too hot, but when stopped for a while, they do get warm. I was concerned that in the summer here (Florida) and when stopped in traffic, they would have gotten too hot.


For good measure, I painted the brackets the color of the bike :) not that you can see anything when standing in front of the bike.
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Post by: downey on 22 March 2016, 11:12:09 pm
brought it to waterford for a spin and stopped at mahon falls for a photo ,,cold bloody day
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Post by: sinto on 22 March 2016, 11:21:51 pm
I noticed they get quite warm so I mounted them on a small aluminum bracket that is double side taped to the bottom of the fairing. The bracket acts like a heat sink and reduces the temperature of the LED quite a bit. As long as I am moving, they do not get too hot, but when stopped for a while, they do get warm. I was concerned that in the summer here (Florida) and when stopped in traffic, they would have gotten too hot.


For good measure, I painted the brackets the color of the bike :) not that you can see anything when standing in front of the bike.

Great info, thanks I'll keep that in mind but I don't think I'll need to worry about them heating up too much in Scotland :lol
That's said I've not checked them after a run but guy who I bought them from never mentioned it as a problem. My intention is just a black bracket to put them wherey led running light is at the moment, which is basically where yours are but on the Boxeye model.

Couple of pics of them before I installed them.
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Post by: tommyardin on 22 March 2016, 11:27:48 pm
Fitted new cree lights under my mirrors as don't fancy drilling through the fairing and can't find the wee brackets I had planned to use, but tbh I quite like where they are :)

Found the pics :)
Neat, I use the same LEDs for running lights under the fairing:


([url]http://www.ko4bb.com/FZ1/running_lights_small.png[/url])


They are actually a lot brighter than they look on the picture, and they are wide angle, so people on the side street who may not see the headlights will see those.



Hey! I really like the look of those bad boys on the nose cone of the fairing. :D :D
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Post by: esetest on 23 March 2016, 01:09:47 pm
Replaced spark plugs and checked front brake light switch for continuity .
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Post by: esetest on 23 March 2016, 01:16:16 pm
Took the Fazer for a blast round the ring road .
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Post by: kitcrazy on 23 March 2016, 07:56:28 pm
gave it a wash and rode it to work.
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Post by: tommyardin on 24 March 2016, 02:28:15 am
Went for 280 odd mile spin with Downey today, left around 7:30am and got back home at 5-30pm we were out riding for 10 hours altogether, yeah I know we were really gunning it on average we were doing 28 miles per hour. These red fazers really are quick

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Post by: tommyardin on 24 March 2016, 02:29:25 am
Hehehe :rollin
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Post by: downey on 24 March 2016, 10:46:05 am
 :rollin :rollin :rollin :moon
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Post by: unfazed on 24 March 2016, 03:38:37 pm
That is what happens when you have to keep stopping, waiting and going back to look for a multicoloured BMW  :finger :lol :lol
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Post by: tommyardin on 24 March 2016, 11:32:19 pm
Had to gun it a bit I was on a slip road joining the main drag when flashed by a truck, I assumed he meant me to go but I'm sure he hit the loud peddle as he flashed me. the old fazer jumped to my command down two and gone. I have never posted a video here before so not sure if this will work. Just realised that I would be putting myself in deep doo doos posting a video on here. as we are all law abiding citizens and respect the speed limits set by our wondrous constabulary. :angel     
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Post by: tommyardin on 24 March 2016, 11:52:21 pm
video unlinked
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Post by: unfazed on 25 March 2016, 08:56:18 am
Chicken :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: downey on 25 March 2016, 11:50:36 am
wheres the vid .was it up and then taken down or did he just bottle it ?


and UNFAZED EH,,,, :foc   :D
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Post by: unfazed on 25 March 2016, 12:23:15 pm
He chickened out when he realised the video showed a red fazer 600 passing him doing a wheelie when he was gunning it and the rider was eating chips out of the tank bag at the same time.  :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Post by: downey on 25 March 2016, 04:48:22 pm
 :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :lurk
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Post by: dazza on 25 March 2016, 10:44:53 pm
Fitted the full luggage, loaded her up and focced off for Easter down to Hereford. Cracking journey down there with wall to wall sunshine.  Now, where's that Mr Slim Willy hiding. ?
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Post by: downey on 25 March 2016, 11:31:01 pm
JAMMY BASTID
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Post by: tommyardin on 26 March 2016, 12:04:32 am
He chickened out when he realised the video showed a red fazer 600 passing oil and doing a roadside repair when he was gunning it, the red Fazer rider was eating chips out of the tank at the same time.  :rollin :rollin :rollin






 ZZZZZzzzzzzzzz   :nana


Lovely day today, had a squirt around local roads, dropped into Loomies Cafe Hants. absolutely packed again
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Post by: downey on 26 March 2016, 12:16:03 am
looks class .storm brewing here for the wknd :'(
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Post by: unfazed on 26 March 2016, 09:12:08 am
Foccing storm here  >: >:
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Post by: Dave48 on 26 March 2016, 09:47:59 am
Yesterdays sunshine was just to lure us out before the Bank Holiday "Wrath of the Gods" hits us-think this ones called "Katie"? due to hit Monday :'(
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Post by: Didier9 on 26 March 2016, 11:34:51 am
Was raining pretty much all day yesterday. When it cleared up in the evening, took the bike to go to the store while there was still a mist. Found out that going about 60 and quickly turning my head right and left clears the visor pretty good on my HJC helmet :) Nice!

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Post by: tommyardin on 26 March 2016, 02:10:53 pm
Was raining pretty much all day yesterday. When it cleared up in the evening, took the bike to go to the store while there was still a mist. Found out that going about 60 and quickly turning my head right and left clears the visor pretty good on my HJC helmet :) Nice!


Its no wonder your called Didlier twisting you helmet about while riding a motorcycle at speed, but what the F--K is all that 9 in your name about???  :eek


Weather was beautiful here yesterday (Good Friday) 16 degrees plus here from about 10-30am onwards, had a great ride from home to Hindhead in Surrey through to Haslemere out to Petersfield and on to West Meon to Loomies biker cafe. Some really nice looking much loved machines there. Grabbed a coffee and chatted with some guys about a Triumph T120 Bonny 1963 model that was proudly on display in the car park (Not sure why I called it a car park there was not one car in there) the Bonny was in absolute pristine condition, unmarked in any way.


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Post by: slappy on 26 March 2016, 03:14:01 pm
Stripped and cleaned the front brakes, found 2 pistons in each caliper were not moving and each outer brake pad was down to 0.040 thickness!
Left them in bits while I get some new brake pads, the ones that were in I think are oem, say sumimoto on them and are GG rated, any recomendations welcome, looking at EBC grade HH .
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Post by: Didier9 on 26 March 2016, 03:29:13 pm
what the F--K is all that 9 in your name about???  :eek

One of the first forum I subscribed to wanted me to have a number in my login (or maybe Didier was already taken, I forgot), so I added '9'. Now, I use that by default on most forums, makes my life simpler... In extreme cases, I have also used didier99, didier999 and even didier9999 one time :) 

Weather here this week end is perfect for me to finish my taxes, if you see what I mean.

It is just as well as it does not take very much to distract me away from this fascinating endeavor. I have an R6 shock and dogbones waiting for me in the garage...
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Post by: tommyardin on 26 March 2016, 04:21:19 pm
what the F--K is all that 9 in your name about???  :eek

One of the first forum I subscribed to wanted me to have a number in my login (or maybe Didier was already taken, I forgot), so I added '9'. Now, I use that by default on most forums, makes my life simpler... In extreme cases, I have also used didier99, didier999 and even didier9999 one time :) 

Weather here this week end is perfect for me to finish my taxes, if you see what I mean.

It is just as well as it does not take very much to distract me away from this fascinating endeavor. I have an R6 shock and dogbones waiting for me in the garage...


Only had my 2002 model, 2003 registered Fazer FZS 600 for a couple of years and i'm not really a scratcher, so, the suspension has not really been a huge problem for me but have often thought that the back could do with a bit more control over what is happening back there on faster bumpy bends.
The R6 Shock that you mention, any more information would be helpful.


Cheers didier9 or is that 99 or maybe 999, stop stop now! FFS!.  :lol
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Post by: unfazed on 26 March 2016, 04:47:38 pm
Chicken line! what chicken line?  :sun :lol
Please God can we have more dry days  :woot

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Didier9 on 26 March 2016, 05:56:25 pm
Only had my 2002 model, 2003 registered Fazer FZS 600 for a couple of years and i'm not really a scratcher, so, the suspension has not really been a huge problem for me but have often thought that the back could do with a bit more control over what is happening back there on faster bumpy bends.
The R6 Shock that you mention, any more information would be helpful.
Cheers didier9 or is that 99 or maybe 999, stop stop now! FFS!.  :lol
Tommy,

What prompted me to look into the rear shock was riding my daughter's new FZ-07 for a few days while my bike was in the shop for fork rebuild. The FZ-07 was very much planted in the rear compared to my bike. Going over the same bumpy turns that I am well used to, her bike would go over the same bumps without changing line, where my bike would require corrections because the rear wanted to go wide. I regularly read the yamahafz1oa.com and 998cc.com forums and many people on those have made the R6 shock upgrade and generally think fairly highly of it, considering the modest cost.


I bought a (like new) R6 shock on eBay for $50 and dogbones/washers sold by a guy on the west coast for $40. You need new dogbones because the R6 shock is a little shorter and you need the washers because the lower bracket on the R6 shock is a little narrower. Aside from being a better device, the R6 shock also has fast and slow compression damping adjustments, compared to the single compression damping adjustment on the FZ1's. Now I only need a week end (hopefully) to do the conversion.

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Post by: TheMuffinRanger on 26 March 2016, 06:16:03 pm
Not today but yesterday went out on a 150mile ride with me dad beautiful day. The fazer was spot on the whole time
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Post by: Didier9 on 26 March 2016, 08:48:23 pm
Not today but yesterday went out on a 150mile ride with me dad beautiful day. The fazer was spot on the whole time


Beautiful bikes!


I am anxiously waiting for a bike show on April 13th near Mobile, AL (about 90 miles from here). I am going with a friend (a real bike nut, he has 35 of them...), should be a nice ride!

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Post by: unfazed on 26 March 2016, 08:52:47 pm
The fazer was spot on the whole time

Did you expect any less?  :eek :lol

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Post by: tommyardin on 26 March 2016, 10:59:26 pm
Chicken line! what chicken line?  :sun :lol
Please God can we have more dry days  :woot


I thought that once you removed the sidecar the chicken strips would go.
'Chicken Strips' sounds like a bucket meal from KFC  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 26 March 2016, 11:04:26 pm
Only had my 2002 model, 2003 registered Fazer FZS 600 for a couple of years and i'm not really a scratcher, so, the suspension has not really been a huge problem for me but have often thought that the back could do with a bit more control over what is happening back there on faster bumpy bends.
The R6 Shock that you mention, any more information would be helpful.
Cheers didier9 or is that 99 or maybe 999, stop stop now! FFS!.  :lol
Tommy,

What prompted me to look into the rear shock was riding my daughter's new FZ-07 for a few days while my bike was in the shop for fork rebuild. The FZ-07 was very much planted in the rear compared to my bike. Going over the same bumpy turns that I am well used to, her bike would go over the same bumps without changing line, where my bike would require corrections because the rear wanted to go wide. I regularly read the yamahafz1oa.com and 998cc.com forums and many people on those have made the R6 shock upgrade and generally think fairly highly of it, considering the modest cost.


I bought a (like new) R6 shock on eBay for $50 and dogbones/washers sold by a guy on the west coast for $40. You need new dogbones because the R6 shock is a little shorter and you need the washers because the lower bracket on the R6 shock is a little narrower. Aside from being a better device, the R6 shock also has fast and slow compression damping adjustments, compared to the single compression damping adjustment on the FZ1's. Now I only need a week end (hopefully) to do the conversion.


Yeah I'm going to look into this R6 shock conversion, been trolling the net and there is lots on there about it. All the comments are very very positive about the conversion, improved ride feel, handling in general, and a great improvement in steering as well. Sounds like a win win situation to me. :D
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Post by: unfazed on 26 March 2016, 11:08:45 pm
Your are frequenting far to many fast food outlets on that slow silver fazer :rollin
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Post by: tommyardin on 26 March 2016, 11:18:14 pm
Seems like there are a few different R6 shocks out there, some on eBay look different than others I have seen, some have a piggyback adjustment screw while other have two separate screws others appear to have a totally different bottom Fixing than others.
Any chance of a picture or three of the best one to go for.


I can get the  spacer shims made up and I understand that I will need new doggies and maybe a heavier spring for my weight to get the right sag amount I understand it should be between 30-40 mm with me on the bike with all my riding gear on.
Thanks Didier9 for the quick reply and helpful info.
 :thumbup :woot [size=78%]  [/size]
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 26 March 2016, 11:22:51 pm
Your are frequenting far to many fast food outlets on that slow silver fazer :rollin


I will have you know that I am a slim little 178 pounder.
Mind you I am only 2foot  4inches tall and have to wear 7 inch stilettos other wise the bike fall arse over head when I stop.  :rollin [size=78%] [/size]
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Post by: tommyardin on 26 March 2016, 11:24:53 pm
just noticed that in my last post about my size even the FOC software is now taking the piss out of me it say I'm only 78% size

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Post by: unfazed on 27 March 2016, 12:06:06 am
Tommy, the truth hurts, everything reducing with age  :lol
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Post by: Freck on 27 March 2016, 09:45:58 am
have to wear 7 inch stilettos
Just because it's a long weekend don't be dragging us into your pervy games!  :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tex on 27 March 2016, 11:28:08 am
Seems like there are a few different R6 shocks out there, some on eBay look different than others I have seen, some have a piggyback adjustment screw while other have two separate screws others appear to have a totally different bottom Fixing than others.
Any chance of a picture or three of the best one to go for.


I can get the  spacer shims made up and I understand that I will need new doggies and maybe a heavier spring for my weight to get the right sag amount I understand it should be between 30-40 mm with me on the bike with all my riding gear on.
Thanks Didier9 for the quick reply and helpful info.
 :thumbup :woot [size=78%]  [/size]

 Have a look at the thou corner , at the top of the page, should be all the info you need, or better still buy one off the devil ready to fit kit.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Didier9 on 27 March 2016, 01:59:19 pm
Seems like there are a few different R6 shocks out there, some on eBay look different than others I have seen, some have a piggyback adjustment screw while other have two separate screws others appear to have a totally different bottom Fixing than others.
Any chance of a picture or three of the best one to go for.


I can get the  spacer shims made up and I understand that I will need new doggies and maybe a heavier spring for my weight to get the right sag amount I understand it should be between 30-40 mm with me on the bike with all my riding gear on.
Thanks Didier9 for the quick reply and helpful info.
 :thumbup :woot [size=78%]  [/size]


You need to check the postings to make sure but most use the 2008 or later R6 shock, which is what I got.
I bought the dog bones from Dean Dinnetz on the yamahafz1oa.com forum.

(http://www.ko4bb.com/FZ1/R6_shock_and_dogbones.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 27 March 2016, 02:06:32 pm
Does the R6 shock conversion apply to the FZS 600? I know Luke does a replacement shock + fittings for the THOU
tommyyardin how much you looking to spend? The Wilbers unit I had made up for my 600  with spring designed to suit my weight/riding style cost £295-unlike the OE shock the Wilbers is rebuildable/serviceable. Best £300 I have spent in a long time. Its transformed the bike :lol
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Post by: Didier9 on 27 March 2016, 02:22:21 pm
Does the R6 shock conversion apply to the FZS 600? I know Luke does a replacement shock + fittings for the THOU
tommyyardin how much you looking to spend? The Wilbers unit I had made up for my 600  with spring designed to suit my weight/riding style cost £295-unlike the OE shock the Wilbers is rebuildable/serviceable. Best £300 I have spent in a long time. Its transformed the bike :lol


I honestly have no idea. I believe the FZS600 is sold in the US as the FZ6, but I am not sure that they are actually the same bike, and I do not know if the shocks are the same.
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Post by: Didier9 on 27 March 2016, 03:03:13 pm
I will need new doggies and maybe a heavier spring for my weight to get the right sag amount I understand it should be between 30-40 mm with me on the bike with all my riding gear on.
Thanks Didier9 for the quick reply and helpful info.


The R6 shock is a little stiffer than the stock FZS1000, so you may be just fine with it (the shock itself is actually quite a bit stiffer, but the new dogbones temper that somewhat, so after the upgrade, the suspension is supposed to be about 15% stiffer)
Apparently, the stock shock on the FZS10000 has a tendency to bottom out (due to soft spring and lack of fast/slow compression damping adjustment), so the R6 shock is supposed to help with that. I have not personally experienced it even though I am at least 210 lbs with gear but I do not ride hard.
Someone on the FZ1OA forum said the shock from the S1000RR is even better, but a quick look shows that it is hard to get and quite a bit more expensive (more like >$250) so I did not go that route.
Also suggested was to have the shock rebuilt by Traxxion in the US. That also is upward of $400 (plus shipping both ways, plus no bike for a couple of weeks at best) so that was out of the question for me as well.
For me, I will just be happy if the rear of the bike tracks as well as my daughter's FZ-07's when I am done with it. The FZS1000 fork is fine, as long as you have it serviced regularly.
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Post by: tommyardin on 27 March 2016, 03:10:12 pm
have to wear 7 inch stilettos
Just because it's a long weekend don't be dragging us into your pervy games!  :rollin


Nothing Pervy about that its the norm over here in Hampshire UK. :moon
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 27 March 2016, 03:20:54 pm
I will need new doggies and maybe a heavier spring for my weight to get the right sag amount I understand it should be between 30-40 mm with me on the bike with all my riding gear on.
Thanks Didier9 for the quick reply and helpful info.


The R6 shock is a little stiffer than the stock FZS1000, so you may be just fine with it (the shock itself is actually quite a bit stiffer, but the new dogbones temper that somewhat, so after the upgrade, the suspension is supposed to be about 15% stiffer)
Apparently, the stock shock on the FZS10000 has a tendency to bottom out (due to soft spring and lack of fast/slow compression damping adjustment), so the R6 shock is supposed to help with that. I have not personally experienced it even though I am at least 210 lbs with gear but I do not ride hard.
Someone on the FZ1OA forum said the shock from the S1000RR is even better, but a quick look shows that it is hard to get and quite a bit more expensive (more like >$250) so I did not go that route.
Also suggested was to have the shock rebuilt by Traxxion in the US. That also is upward of $400 (plus shipping both ways, plus no bike for a couple of weeks at best) so that was out of the question for me as well.
For me, I will just be happy if the rear of the bike tracks as well as my daughter's FZ-07's when I am done with it. The FZS1000 fork is fine, as long as you have it serviced regularly.


Hi again Didier9,
I will need to look into the costs involved in doing the upgrade as I am a retired old git now and the pennies need to be watched. I also run a small sports car and a Vauxhall van.
I have kept the Mrs working for a few more years to help fund my passions (Mechanical) lol!
Bless her heart she still a baby, I married a Toy Girl. :lol
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Post by: Didier9 on 27 March 2016, 03:39:48 pm
Hi again Didier9,
I will need to look into the costs involved in doing the upgrade as I am a retired old git now and the pennies need to be watched. I also run a small sports car and a Vauxhall van.


I know the feeling, retirement is around the corner for me and I am absolutely unprepared (a divorce 8 years ago took care of my retirement fund and a third of my income)... I do try to spend my money wisely. I paid $2,500 for this '03 with 13,000 miles (when I bought it) and the most significant upgrades so far have been Ivan's jet kit (about $400 with the installation and carb cleaning, which was needed), HID projectors (about $60) and an Ohlins steering damper ($200)


From what I have read, the R6 shock mod is by far the best bang for the buck, suspension-wise. I will comment on what I think of it when I actually do the swap.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 27 March 2016, 04:00:10 pm
Hi again Didier9,
I will need to look into the costs involved in doing the upgrade as I am a retired old git now and the pennies need to be watched. I also run a small sports car and a Vauxhall van.


I know the feeling, retirement is around the corner for me and I am absolutely unprepared (a divorce 8 years ago took care of my retirement fund and a third of my income)... I do try to spend my money wisely. I paid $2,500 for this '03 with 13,000 miles (when I bought it) and the most significant upgrades so far have been Ivan's jet kit (about $400 with the installation and carb cleaning, which was needed), HID projectors (about $60) and an Ohlins steering damper ($200)





From what I have read, the R6 shock mod is by far the best bang for the buck, suspension-wise. I will comment on what I think of it when I actually do the swap.


[size=78%][/size] [size=78%][/size] :rolleyes

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 27 March 2016, 05:09:56 pm
Tommy
The simplest replacement option for the FZS600 is a Hagon shock which are around £299 new with a 2 year warranty. If you weigh more than 95 Kgs go for the heavier spring. It fits straight in and no playing with dog bones or spring rates. I have one on my FZS600 and has covered over 60000miles, but I opted for the heavier spring as I do a lot of 2 up touring and thought the standard Hagon was a bit to soft for my liking

One issue with replacing the 600 shock with ones from the R6 is getting a spring to suit as the standard 600 spring is 14.7 Kg/mm whereas  the R6 is around 10.5Kg/mm.

Didier
I have an 2012 S1000RR rear shock on the FZS1000 which is a relatively simply fit and no changes to the dog bones. It raises the rear by 10mm which suits the FZS1000. The earlier 2010 and 2011 S1000rr ones are not really suitable as the spring is softer and the shock is really to long.
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Post by: tommyardin on 27 March 2016, 07:20:09 pm
Tommy
The simplest replacement option for the FZS600 is a Hagon shock which are around £299 new with a 2 year warranty. If you weigh more than 95 Kgs go for the heavier spring. It fits straight in and no playing with dog bones or spring rates. I have one on my FZS600 and has covered over 60000miles.


Hey unfazed,
Just been on the 'Hagon' website and the shock for my bike is indeed £299-50, the fact that the unit is made for the FZS600 fazer (98-2003) makes the task easier, no spacers and doggy replacements, just swap it over. I now need to convince the Mrs that the bike is totally unusable and unrideable without this very necessary replacement part, then jobs a good-un. with my riding jacket, boot, gloves, bucket etc I'm 89 Kg so I guess the standard spring would be about right, I do not ride two up very often, maybe once every 20 or 30 outings, and its either my Mrs or daughter and they only go about 57 Kg togged up.
Shame it was MOT'ed a week ago I could have brought that into the equation.

The next really necessary expense is the stainless steel after cat exhaust system for my MR2 Spider, that really needs to be done sooooooooooooo badly before the good weather sets in because it doesn't sound as I want it to  LOL. :eek 
Then the seats are black leather and I was thinking about getting red leather replacements for the Spider, but I think I may get an unsatisfactory response to that     :foc Yeah that's the one :rollin
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Post by: Grahamm on 27 March 2016, 07:33:04 pm
Finally got around to replacing the rear brake pads and then went for a quick run to check they're working ok (fortunately they are!) :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 27 March 2016, 07:39:56 pm
Sorry about all this rear shocker chat, sort of steered the post away from it original intention. well done for getting it back on line with your post Grahamm
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 27 March 2016, 08:04:35 pm
well done for getting it back on line with your post Grahamm

Thanks :)

It's a pity it took me longer than I'd hoped, otherwise I might have given the new brakes a proper check ride up to Loomies :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 27 March 2016, 08:54:41 pm
Yeah Tommy, we nearly had you getting serious there for a while, but then you started talking about pussies and leather  :rollin :rollin
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Post by: dazza on 27 March 2016, 08:59:15 pm
Me and my brother met up with Slimwilly and followed his lead along the Newtown to Crossgate rd.
A few sporadic showers but still had fun.
Nice bit of grub at Crossgate and slim insisted on declaring his true feelings at lovers waterfall. :D
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Post by: taylor on 27 March 2016, 09:15:41 pm
that,s sweet. xxxx
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Post by: slimwilly on 27 March 2016, 09:23:05 pm
He is a lovely southerner,as southeners go. Although he did look like he crawled out of the bottom of that waterfall to tell us to feck off.lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 27 March 2016, 09:50:34 pm
Yeah Tommy, we nearly had you getting serious there for a while, but then you started talking about pussies who ride RED FAZERS with leather handbags :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Didier9 on 27 March 2016, 10:01:27 pm
Tommy
The simplest replacement option for the FZS600 is a Hagon shock which are around £299 new with a 2 year warranty. If you weigh more than 95 Kgs go for the heavier spring. It fits straight in and no playing with dog bones or spring rates. I have one on my FZS600 and has covered over 60000miles, but I opted for the heavier spring as I do a lot of 2 up touring and thought the standard Hagon was a bit to soft for my liking

One issue with replacing the 600 shock with ones from the R6 is getting a spring to suit as the standard 600 spring is 14.7 Kg/mm whereas  the R6 is around 10.5Kg/mm.

Didier
I have an 2012 S1000RR rear shock on the FZS1000 which is a relatively simply fit and no changes to the dog bones. It raises the rear by 10mm which suits the FZS1000. The earlier 2010 and 2011 S1000rr ones are not really suitable as the spring is softer and the shock is really to long.


I am surprised the 600 spring is so stiff , the OEM rear spring in the FZS1000 is 7.5kg/mm. The geometry must be different.
The dog bones I bought actually do raise the rear by about that much. I was told it makes the bike want to turn a little better and makes it easier to put on the center stand, two things I am not opposed to.
Does the S1000RR shock has the right hole sizes as well?
I just looked at the US eBay site and they have a few reasonably priced 2012 or later S1000RR shocks. Interesting!

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Post by: unfazed on 27 March 2016, 10:54:10 pm
Stock spring on the 2012 - 2013 S1000RR is 8.5 Kg/mm
Holes are 10mm and need to be drilled out to 12mm
See info here
http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,4976.msg132497.html#msg132497 (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,4976.msg132497.html#msg132497)

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Post by: unfazed on 27 March 2016, 10:57:26 pm
Yeah Tommy, we nearly had you getting serious there for a while, but then you started talking about pussies who ride RED FAZERS with leather handbags :rollin :rollin

Jealously will get you nowhere and all this talk you have about anti Red Fazers talk only shows you really want but are afraid you couldn't handle it  :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 27 March 2016, 11:08:07 pm
alright lads break it up ,,,take it over to the "my shock is better than yours section" 
 admin a little order here please  :lol
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Post by: unfazed on 28 March 2016, 12:22:24 am
Get back on your BMW you, just because you have the same shock on your bikes now  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 29 March 2016, 09:34:57 pm
Get back on your BMW you, just because you have the same shock on your bikes now  :lol


I think downey is the biggest shock on any of his bikes :lol :rollin although I have not see the ugly foccer
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Post by: unfazed on 29 March 2016, 10:20:32 pm
What a shocking thing to say about a fellow Foccer  :eek :lol
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Post by: downey on 29 March 2016, 11:10:18 pm
hey you guys  :foc and get a room  :rollin :rollin :rollin


admin sort out these two ould foccers bullying a goodlookin young buck like myself  :D [size=78%] [/size]
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 31 March 2016, 06:01:16 pm
Installed the ground anchor in the shed today, and then the Kriega luggage I ordered yesterday arrived, so had a play with that. A US30 on the Fazer:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1902_zpshpppb5q6.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1902_zpshpppb5q6.jpg.html)


And the 30 with one US20 attached to the side:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1904_zpszw5beb9s.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1904_zpszw5beb9s.jpg.html)


Of which I got two. I put the blanket stuff on just in case, but could probably adjust everything to be well clear of the paintwork. Looks quite wide in that shot, but actually doesn't stick out even as much as the bars:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1905_zps9eyk73bm.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1905_zps9eyk73bm.jpg.html)


And one of the 20s on the Striple:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN1901_zps8vrhsbao.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN1901_zps8vrhsbao.jpg.html)


So now both bikes have the loop straps attached, so it's just a matter of feeding them out from beneath the seat to clip any of the bags on. Takes seconds, and when you take the luggage off, you just tuck the straps away underneath the seat again. I just used the 4 main straps on each bag for trying them out today, but there are a myriad of ways to secure them further if you wanted, though I doubt you really need to. You can also buy a tank bag attachment, which any of these bags will fit to. Lots of folks recommended these to me, and now I see why; very versatile, and easy to use.
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Post by: unfazed on 31 March 2016, 06:41:06 pm
when was that Fazer out last? :rolleyes
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Post by: noggythenog on 31 March 2016, 06:58:15 pm
when was that Fazer out last? :rolleyes


Somethings going on....think he got a new bird.....he'll be selling it next & going on a package holiday to magaluf :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 31 March 2016, 07:10:37 pm

when was that Fazer out last? :rolleyes


Somethings going on....think he got a new bird.....he'll be selling it next & going on a package holiday to magaluf :b



Put the battery back on and took it for a short blast up the road and back. The Striple is great fun, but every time I get on that  :faz , I know it's no.1  :)


 ;)


Fazer's booked in for some work on April 11th. Tyres shot, needs full service, so not getting used atmo. The Striple is a better bike for the local roads around here, but can't wait to get the Fazer ready for longer trips - Scotland firmly in my sights, plus a Euro trip starting end of May  :)
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Post by: esetest on 31 March 2016, 10:16:15 pm
Rode it via the Mendips , Shepton Mallet , Longleat , Bath and Chew Valley Lake , stopped at little Chef for a breakfast , great sunny day and dry roads .
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Post by: celticdog on 01 April 2016, 02:07:47 am
 :lol  little chef!  Are they still a bit pricey, I tend to go off piste to find the hidden gems, but EACH TO THEIR OWN!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Frosties on 01 April 2016, 07:48:51 am
Tommy
The simplest replacement option for the FZS600 is a Hagon shock which are around £299 new with a 2 year warranty. If you weigh more than 95 Kgs go for the heavier spring. It fits straight in and no playing with dog bones or spring rates. I have one on my FZS600 and has covered over 60000miles.


The next really necessary expense is the stainless steel after cat exhaust system for my MR2 Spider, that really needs to be done sooooooooooooo badly before the good weather sets in because it doesn't sound as I want it to  LOL. :eek 
Then the seats are pink spikey leather and I was thinking about getting red leather replacements for the Spider, but I think I may get an unsatisfactory response to that     :foc  GAY - Yeah that's the one :rollin



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 01 April 2016, 08:03:09 am
Tommy
The simplest replacement option for the FZS600 is a Hagon shock which are around £299 new with a 2 year warranty. If you weigh more than 95 Kgs go for the heavier spring. It fits straight in and no playing with dog bones or spring rates. I have one on my FZS600 and has covered over 60000miles.


The next really necessary expense is the stainless steel after cat exhaust system for my MR2 Spider, that really needs to be done sooooooooooooo badly before the good weather sets in because it doesn't sound as I want it to  LOL. :eek 

Then the seats are pink spikey leather and I was thinking about getting red leather replacements for the Spider, but I think I may get an unsatisfactory response to that     :foc  GAY - Yeah that's the one :rollin


How Rude!  You ridicule me just because I'm a Lesbian, and then you take the piss out of my big girls car.You really are a bitch Frosties (Hello Tiger)  :rolleyes :kiss
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Post by: dazza on 01 April 2016, 08:38:02 pm
Spring was in the air today, so, after a little warm up ride, I dropped the belly pan, changed the oil and filter, adjusted the chain and re lubed, fitted a much faster belly pan  :D  Then got called away to pick my daughter up. So tomorrow, going to change the screen for a double bubble and remove the pannier racks before a little blast down to Rye, hitting the twisties. 8)
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Post by: Red Ceri on 02 April 2016, 12:01:27 am
Not exactly today, but yesterday had my suspension sorted at MCT in stowmarket.


Ride home in pissing rain so couldn't explore the changes fully, but feels so much more controlled,


Rally great afternoon watching experts at work and not getting pissed off at stupid questions I might have asked. looking forward to getting some new tyres and decent weather to fully explore the changes,
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Post by: esetest on 02 April 2016, 02:52:36 pm
spent the day cleaning it , washed , chamoised , metal polish on the down pipes and exhaust , WD40 silicone bike shine on the plastic and rubber bits , GT85 on the metal bits ,  WD40 bike polish on the painted bits , back to black on the plastic bits , cleaned and lubed the chain , topped up the oil , topped up the coolant , fitted the tank cover .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 02 April 2016, 04:21:11 pm
spent the day cleaning it , washed , chamoised , metal polish on the down pipes and exhaust , WD40 silicone bike shine on the plastic and rubber bits , GT85 on the metal bits ,  WD40 bike polish on the painted bits , back to black on the plastic bits , cleaned and lubed the chain , topped up the oil , topped up the coolant , fitted the tank cover .





product placement at its best   :lol......you on commission ESETEST  ?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 02 April 2016, 06:57:54 pm
spent the day cleaning it , washed , chamoised , metal polish on the down pipes and exhaust , WD40 silicone bike shine on the plastic and rubber bits , GT85 on the metal bits ,  WD40 bike polish on the painted bits , back to black on the plastic bits , cleaned and lubed the chain , topped up the oil , topped up the coolant , fitted the tank cover .





product placement at its best   :lol ......you on commission ESETEST  ?
I will shamelessly plug anybodies product  for a fee ! :evil
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 04 April 2016, 08:41:51 pm
rode it to Bradley Stoke and back instead of taking the car , glad i did , the foccin traffic was terrible .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 05 April 2016, 08:05:41 pm
spent the day cleaning it , washed , chamoised , metal polish on the down pipes and exhaust , WD40 silicone bike shine on the plastic and rubber bits , GT85 on the metal bits ,  WD40 bike polish on the painted bits , back to black on the plastic bits , cleaned and lubed the chain , topped up the oil , topped up the coolant , fitted the tank cover .





product placement at its best   :lol ......you on commission ESETEST  ?
I will shamelessly plug anybodies product  for a fee ! :evil


Ill give you a fiver if i ever meet you if you plug Anusol on here.....be discreet though....just slip it in so they arent the wiser :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 05 April 2016, 09:25:06 pm
Rode it to Kingswood , then onto Lawrence Weston  , then back home .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: daveph on 05 April 2016, 09:53:59 pm
Rode from Lincoln to Two Wheels Centre at Mansfield.  Bought a Caberg Duke flip front helmet.  Quite pleased with it.  Rode home, probably looking like a tit.  Dark inner visor down, up, down again.  30 mph zone, front up.  50 zone , front down. Etc.


Very good bike shop, btw.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 06 April 2016, 10:53:00 pm
Sorted out the sticking clutch cable on the 1000 yesterday by lubing/cleaning the inner. some amount of crap came out of all 10 years of it  building up. Had been meaning to do it with a few weeks. Had a few stalls this morning trying to get used to how light it is. Just like new again :woot Oh! let the weekend be dry :sun
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Post by: tommyardin on 06 April 2016, 11:44:46 pm
Rode from Lincoln to Two Wheels Centre at Mansfield.  Bought a Caberg Duke flip front helmet.  Quite pleased with it.  Rode home, probably looking like a tit.  Dark inner visor down, up, down again.  30 mph zone, front up.  50 zone , front down. Etc.


Very good bike shop, btw.


Do you find your flip is a bit noisier than the standard full face bucket?
I had been using a cheapish Duchini full face for a couple of years and decided to treat myself to a better bucket but wanted to try out a flip helmet before going down that route, one of my mates had one so I gave it a try but the front only went up so far (about 45 degrees) and it caught all the wind and at above 50 or 60 felt that it was dragging your head backwards. I abandoned that idea for a few months then read about the 'LS2 Convert' helmet where the front chin bar went all the way over the top of the helmet and down level at the back right out of the wind. well I have been riding with the Convert for about a year now and there is a lot to like about it. you can ride open faced with flip screen up or down, open faced with drop down sunnys and the flip up or down. Full face with all the same flip screen/sunny options as open face.


My only couple of gripes is it is a little bit bigger than a standard Full Face because of the flip mechanism also a little bit more wind noise than the standard Full Face. All in all a good bucket. Would I buy one again.....................Yes I believe I would.
Oh! I just thought of another couple of pluses with this bucket, you can take a drink from a bottle of water or soda without removing your helmet, like wise if you are a smoker (I'm not) also garages look on you more kindly if you have you flip front up when you go in to pay for fuel.
Roughly £200 I believe is good value, but then so was my full face Duchini £55 great value skid lid.       
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Post by: mickvp on 07 April 2016, 07:16:44 pm
Wire brushed, cleaned and Painted the exup valve and side stand:

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160407/ef56697d982ff46a8c8f6b8f71632bfa.jpg)

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160407/9dc86351e03d82faa9d37a286c07a896.jpg)

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160407/2e591972758cac22a75f8eccdd0f7f5f.jpg)


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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 08 April 2016, 02:26:49 pm
Rode it to work and back, got caught in the rain coming home so the bike is caked in shit now :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 09 April 2016, 12:16:36 pm
Booked the mighty thou in for an MOT......only 2 months late so iam getting better   :o


8.30 next saturday.......and yes, iam posting the time here as a reminder to myself :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 09 April 2016, 02:02:57 pm
Booked the mighty thou in for an MOT......only 2 months late so iam getting better   :o


11.30 Saturday after next.......and yes, iam posting the time here as a reminder to myself :rolleyes

This should F#ck you up  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 09 April 2016, 02:34:40 pm
Booked mine in for Monday didn't realise mine ran out February  :eek.got a bike safe booked for wensday is better get it sorted lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 09 April 2016, 03:14:41 pm
First ride on the Fazer for a while, went up to the Hartside cafe. The Striple is easier to flick through the tighter bends, but the Fazer's suspension just deals with all the bumps and ruts so much better. It was nice not to get the ear bashing that the Triumph subjects me to for a change as well! The Fazer is still undoubtedly my favourite of the two, just like pulling on the old familiar slippers. Now, where's me pipe? :lol
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Post by: RJL on 09 April 2016, 03:29:42 pm
Had the suspension set up and the throttle bodies balanced. Feels like a different bike.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 09 April 2016, 10:10:08 pm
ignored it and went braking the sound barrier on the s1000rr  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 10 April 2016, 07:43:21 am
Booked the mighty thou in for an MOT......only 2 months late so iam getting better   :o


11.30 Saturday after next.......and yes, iam posting the time here as a reminder to myself :rolleyes

This should F#ck you up  :lol








you`ll have to try a bit harder that that dazza  :rolleyes  just changing the day is not going to catch me out  ;) [size=78%]  [/size]
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Post by: MMCMME on 10 April 2016, 09:05:40 am
MOT just done on Friday with no printed advisories.

Guy recommened new chain and sprockets so back end stripped ready for parcel arriving tomorrow!

(http://i.imgur.com/78IJoBL.jpg?2)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Red Ceri on 10 April 2016, 03:56:06 pm
Cheeky 125 miles up into North Essex and Suffolk this morning to check out new suspension set up, feels really good.

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Post by: dazza on 10 April 2016, 07:48:27 pm
Had a ride over to Leysdown for breakfast and take the piss look at all the scooters then rode through the lanes to a local off road practice track.
Mad thing is the local council tried to close this down yet the noise of the bikes are drowned out by the constant noise of the vehicles on the M20.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 10 April 2016, 09:22:36 pm
Had a ride down to Canterbury and back. Still abit cold.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 10 April 2016, 09:46:08 pm
Had a ride down to Canterbury and back. Still abit cold.
Should of gave me a look in Mel. Mind you I didn't make it out till gone 12, you were probably out and about well before that.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 10 April 2016, 10:18:02 pm
Knackering day.....on the  :faz , yay!  :)  Did loads of the gnarly little mountain roads in the Lakes, including Honister, Wrynose and Kirkstone passes. But quite a few other roads around here are similar in steepness, and they require constant concentration. It was actually pretty warm in the sun too, to the point where getting the colder winds at the tops of the passes was a relief!


Photos are a little better today with the sunshine.
Skiddaw's north face got a plastering of snow last night:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2007_zpspkjy3v05.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2007_zpspkjy3v05.jpg.html)


Wasdale again:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2012_zpsj0vxirhj.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2012_zpsj0vxirhj.jpg.html)


And Scafell actually not hiding in cloud:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2023_zpszxtft6sn.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2023_zpszxtft6sn.jpg.html)


And seen from a different viewpoint on Birker Fell:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2032_zpsnrr1grrr.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2032_zpsnrr1grrr.jpg.html)


It's a fabulous place; the sense of remote, open space is fantastic up here, one of my favourite in the region.


The Fazer goes in for a service tomorrow, and then I'll turn my attention to Scotland a bit I think...can't wait to start exploring somewhere new to me.
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Post by: dazza on 10 April 2016, 10:34:00 pm
Can see why you moved up that way Nick, breath taking scenery.  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dickturpin on 11 April 2016, 08:17:42 am
Great pictures.....you'll enjoy Scotland wherever you end up.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 11 April 2016, 08:46:44 am
 Should of gave me a look in Mel. Mind you I didn't make it out till gone 12, you were probably out and about well before that.
 I didn't leave till 10 so could have done that.next time dazza :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 11 April 2016, 01:51:27 pm
The pictures would be nice if that Antique was not always in the way
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 11 April 2016, 02:04:19 pm
The pictures would be nice if that Antique was not always in the way


Eh? But I'm not in the pictures  :\


Classic, Bill, the word is classic  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 11 April 2016, 11:01:57 pm
MOT on the way to work an passed with flying colours
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 12 April 2016, 11:25:59 pm
Mot today... Passed again :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 13 April 2016, 05:10:00 pm
Knackering day.....on the  :faz , yay!  :)  Did loads of the gnarly little mountain roads in the Lakes, including Honister, Wrynose and Kirkstone passes. But quite a few other roads around here are similar in steepness, and they require constant concentration. It was actually pretty warm in the sun too, to the point where getting the colder winds at the tops of the passes was a relief!


Photos are a little better today with the sunshine.
Skiddaw's north face got a plastering of snow last night:


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2007_zpspkjy3v05.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2007_zpspkjy3v05.jpg.html[/url])


Wasdale again:


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2012_zpsj0vxirhj.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2012_zpsj0vxirhj.jpg.html[/url])


And Scafell actually not hiding in cloud:


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2023_zpszxtft6sn.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2023_zpszxtft6sn.jpg.html[/url])


And seen from a different viewpoint on Birker Fell:


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2032_zpsnrr1grrr.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2032_zpsnrr1grrr.jpg.html[/url])


It's a fabulous place; the sense of remote, open space is fantastic up here, one of my favourite in the region.


The Fazer goes in for a service tomorrow, and then I'll turn my attention to Scotland a bit I think...can't wait to start exploring somewhere new to me.



I had to take a second look at the third picture from the top it looked like someone had thrown a grey flip front helmet in the stream lol  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 13 April 2016, 06:14:44 pm
Had a few things to pick up in Bristol , so went the scenic route via wells , Cheddar, across the Mendips .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 13 April 2016, 07:23:01 pm
Had an afternoon spin down to Monmouth, Raglan, called in at the Steel Horse café, 6 bikes there 3.30pm,,you never know whos about,,a bit of a chat and back home, lovely new roads found,off both sides of the tyre today.lol
(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr61/slimwilly/WP_20160413_15_29_51_Pro_zps1kmqrhgi.jpg) (http://s470.photobucket.com/user/slimwilly/media/WP_20160413_15_29_51_Pro_zps1kmqrhgi.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 13 April 2016, 08:35:58 pm
Gave the thou a quick check over before Saturdays MOT....had to use the booster charger to get it going, not used since the end of october so no surprise there....5 mins on the boost and it burst into life, roll on saturday , after 6 months on the six iam looking forward to the extra 50 horses   ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 13 April 2016, 10:31:52 pm
Stunning scenery .
Knackering day.....on the  :faz , yay!  :)  Did loads of the gnarly little mountain roads in the Lakes, including Honister, Wrynose and Kirkstone passes. But quite a few other roads around here are similar in steepness, and they require constant concentration. It was actually pretty warm in the sun too, to the point where getting the colder winds at the tops of the passes was a relief!


Photos are a little better today with the sunshine.
Skiddaw's north face got a plastering of snow last night:


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2007_zpspkjy3v05.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2007_zpspkjy3v05.jpg.html[/url])


Wasdale again:


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2012_zpsj0vxirhj.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2012_zpsj0vxirhj.jpg.html[/url])


And Scafell actually not hiding in cloud:


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2023_zpszxtft6sn.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2023_zpszxtft6sn.jpg.html[/url])


And seen from a different viewpoint on Birker Fell:


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2032_zpsnrr1grrr.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2032_zpsnrr1grrr.jpg.html[/url])


It's a fabulous place; the sense of remote, open space is fantastic up here, one of my favourite in the region.


The Fazer goes in for a service tomorrow, and then I'll turn my attention to Scotland a bit I think...can't wait to start exploring somewhere new to me.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 14 April 2016, 05:59:44 pm
Rode it to Clifton in Bristol , then came home the scenic route via Cheddar .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: windyg on 14 April 2016, 06:38:54 pm
Finally fitted Lukes R6 shock conversion and put the battery on charge. All being well the Doctors will give me the OK to start riding again tomorrow  :) :)


I can see some serious miles and smiles this weekend
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: triker on 14 April 2016, 07:24:47 pm
Split rear caliper, new seals and pistons. New rear goodridge braided hose fitted. Blue spot calipers stripped new seals and 4 Pistons. Goodridge front race lines wouldn't fit  :'( banjo on one side 45 degrees out of alignment. Front forks rubbed down ready for paint.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MMCMME on 14 April 2016, 07:56:46 pm
Knackering day.....on the  :faz , yay!  :)  Did loads of the gnarly little mountain roads in the Lakes, including Honister, Wrynose and Kirkstone passes. But quite a few other roads around here are similar in steepness, and they require constant concentration. It was actually pretty warm in the sun too, to the point where getting the colder winds at the tops of the passes was a relief!



It's a fabulous place; the sense of remote, open space is fantastic up here, one of my favourite in the region.




Looks a lovely ride and cracking weather for it too.

I really need to get myself over there at some point. So many nice places not far from my doorstep and I never think to bother.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 14 April 2016, 08:05:04 pm
did a bike safe at the warren good day found the first hour very strange with a copper in my mirrors.but enjoyed the bit where i got to chase him  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 16 April 2016, 09:12:29 am
Took the mighty thou for its MOT, passed with a verbal advisory on slightly uneaven wear on the rear brake pads, clean and grease this afternoon..........4500 miles over the last year , all for pleasure...........well, they would be its a  :faz     ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Red Ceri on 16 April 2016, 01:52:28 pm
Took the new wheels to tyre shop for new tyres, gone for the new Metzler Roadtec 01s, pick them up Monday and took the rear caliper mount for some welding,


Should have the wheels on, ready for next weekends LoFo run :D :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: flakey on 16 April 2016, 05:04:22 pm
finally got rid of the old wrong sized 150/60/17 avon roadrider and replaced with a new 160/60/17 Bridgestone T30evo, now that should be much better, £120 inc vat fitted on a loose wheel :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 16 April 2016, 07:10:38 pm

MOT'd it. Then went for a quick blast. Yup, its still quick!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 17 April 2016, 12:38:49 pm
Took the 6 down to "infinify motorcycles" in Camberley, bought some gloves and rode back via ascot.....bright sunny morning but still a bit cold....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 17 April 2016, 12:48:37 pm
It it just me -- but everytime I hover the link to this thread I get a shock when it says "ok stolen" - my heart sinks and then read the rest that says "from another thread"
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 17 April 2016, 12:56:44 pm
And how many times have you read it.......... :rolleyes


fixed it.....just to put your mind at rest  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 17 April 2016, 01:15:04 pm
Ah thats better - thank you  :kiss
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 17 April 2016, 03:01:40 pm
Took it out for a quick spin  to Cheddar via Chew Valley , Blagdon  and Burrington Combe, New Rst boots were fine.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 17 April 2016, 03:15:05 pm
Also replaced the  front brake light switch £11 .50 including  delivery from Wemoto .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 17 April 2016, 05:09:26 pm
Went down to Loomies @ West Meon this arvo was a nice sunny blast, shame in some ways I had 4 wheels, but, still great with the rag top down. Lots of bikes there, spotted a really clean Blue Fazer on my way down he was headed towards Petersfiled on the A272 my guess it was about 3-45 Dunno if it was a FZS6 or a FZS1 (Certainly a Gen 1) Rider had a very clean looking fluro waistcoat on.
If it was you put your hands up, not that anyone is going to admit to owning a blue one  :lol he he  :rollin ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 17 April 2016, 06:27:28 pm
MOT just done on Friday with no printed advisories.

Guy recommened new chain and sprockets so back end stripped ready for parcel arriving tomorrow!

([url]http://i.imgur.com/78IJoBL.jpg?2[/url])

I've just ordered a set too, let me know how it goes as this'll be the first time I've actually changed a chain on a motorbike, yes I know it's totally disgraceful with all the years riding I've done :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 17 April 2016, 07:38:05 pm
Went up to Pateley Bridge and Grassington then roundabout route to Squires, still pretty busy  at 3.30.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 17 April 2016, 08:39:07 pm
Put my new chinky levers on, £15 well spent i reckon. Then went for a quick blast. Then washed it.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 17 April 2016, 10:00:16 pm
Put my new chinky levers on, £15 well spent i reckon. Then went for a quick blast. Then washed it.


Are they the ones made out of carrot that snap the first time you pull hard on the front brake or are they the celery ones. :eek
Don't listen to me I haven't got a clue what I'm talking about.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 17 April 2016, 10:02:55 pm
But I would still pull on them very hard whilst stationary just to be sure with cheap imports, If you do snap it at least your life is not at risk. 8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 17 April 2016, 10:53:29 pm
Put my new chinky levers on, £15 well spent i reckon. Then went for a quick blast. Then washed it.


Are they the ones made out of carrot that snap the first time you pull hard on the front brake or are they the celery ones. :eek
Don't listen to me I haven't got a clue what I'm talking about.


Dunno what you're talkin about tommy i got the carrot ones before & they helped me brake in the dark 8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Aky208 on 17 April 2016, 11:06:03 pm
Did a bit of overall cleaning, re-oiled the chain and fitted one of these:

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t392/9akermanj/Mobile%20Uploads/image_2.jpeg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/9akermanj/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_2.jpeg.html)

Haven't wired it up yet but looking to use a switched live from ignition.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 18 April 2016, 01:30:56 pm
Another Fazer here that has just got a new MOT, we all seem to be getting them at the same time
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Frosties on 18 April 2016, 02:47:26 pm
Another Fazer here that has just got a new MOT, we all seem to be getting them at the same time


Because you're all fair weather riders, April - October  :pokefun
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 18 April 2016, 03:07:08 pm
Another Fazer here that has just got a new MOT, we all seem to be getting them at the same time


Because you're all fair weather riders, April - October  :pokefun
Yes I am but that's not the reason in my case, my bike was first reg beginning of May and has kept the same MOT date.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 18 April 2016, 08:35:41 pm
But I would still pull on them very hard whilst stationary just to be sure with cheap imports, If you do snap it at least your life is not at risk. 8)


Seem ok, but i'll give it a go.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MMCMME on 19 April 2016, 07:13:26 pm
MOT just done on Friday with no printed advisories.

Guy recommened new chain and sprockets so back end stripped ready for parcel arriving tomorrow!

([url]http://i.imgur.com/78IJoBL.jpg?2[/url])

I've just ordered a set too, let me know how it goes as this'll be the first time I've actually changed a chain on a motorbike, yes I know it's totally disgraceful with all the years riding I've done :lol


Was a nice real easy job surprisingly! Make sure you have a chain riveting tool handy for the final link as I never  :lol

Took me longer to clean all the crap from the casings and re-allign the rear wheel than it did to do the job itself!

I was also hoping that a new correctly tensioned chain would help to eliminate some of the typical Yam gear change clunk, but, nope....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 19 April 2016, 08:35:08 pm
But I would still pull on them very hard whilst stationary just to be sure with cheap imports, If you do snap it at least your life is not at risk. 8)


Seem ok, but i'll give it a go.


Well you can put your mind at rest, I yanked back on them really hard an they didn't snap.
Plus they are cnc billet aluminium which is very unlikely to snap, the weak points are the pivot points, but it uses the original yamaha bolt so therefore is no weaker than the orginal levers. The other weak point is the adjustable span point which has a stainless bolt in them which could shear but unlikely with the stresses involved in this application.


So i'm happy.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 19 April 2016, 10:32:49 pm
Mini Southern Upland tour today. Route:


Southern Uplands (https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/54.8952681,-2.8902296/Moffat/Tweedsmuir/Dalmellington/Newton+Stewart/Castle+Douglas/Rotary+Way,+Carlisle/@55.1898361,-3.8562741,9.51z/data=!4m64!4m63!1m0!1m10!1m1!1s0x487d4ddafd1799d7:0x50d64f52cc01614!2m2!1d-3.440337!2d55.335208!3m4!1m2!1d-3.2846896!2d55.4189189!3s0x487d58be23ba2dbd:0xedbe4aaa9330245b!1m15!1m1!1s0x4887f8eb1a76f707:0xcdcf09c5315b78c8!2m2!1d-3.431958!2d55.506535!3m4!1m2!1d-3.7797975!2d55.3848196!3s0x4862a88435d074bf:0x1300d25e777313f1!3m4!1m2!1d-4.0214099!2d55.2023257!3s0x48629633139c552f:0xfd1543c0a2c603fe!1m10!1m1!1s0x4862813507d3e223:0xc5dd1c2b7367bf83!2m2!1d-4.399468!2d55.323941!3m4!1m2!1d-4.5491027!2d55.3121134!3s0x48627c2c01979817:0xcb63d30ef8bf784b!1m10!1m1!1s0x48621550cc836b85:0x25e6444d7c1e444d!2m2!1d-4.483164!2d54.960299!3m4!1m2!1d-4.2461652!2d55.0592236!3s0x4862f2cb88b13ebd:0xed1bc95de49de5eb!1m5!1m1!1s0x48628591973e3f5b:0xcdd22e29c54a8ee8!2m2!1d-3.931414!2d54.940415!1m5!1m1!1s0x487d1a5993a92d49:0x5ccd353ffd8152ad!2m2!1d-2.8923673!2d54.8953735!3e0)


Pics:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2072_zpsvrlqbndd.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2072_zpsvrlqbndd.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2075_zpsirg6zo2n.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2075_zpsirg6zo2n.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2097_zpsuq3agoie.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2097_zpsuq3agoie.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2109_zpsyvozn0lp.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2109_zpsyvozn0lp.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2116_zpsiygnpxeu.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2116_zpsiygnpxeu.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2133_zpsmojk4luk.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2133_zpsmojk4luk.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2153_zpsaeqvlqsh.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2153_zpsaeqvlqsh.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 20 April 2016, 09:21:45 am
Beautiful scenery up there mate  must get up that way again this summer.                         
Gave the bike a oil change and abit of a clean.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 20 April 2016, 10:59:58 am
But I would still pull on them very hard whilst stationary just to be sure with cheap imports, If you do snap it at least your life is not at risk. 8)


Seem ok, but i'll give it a go.





Well you can put your mind at rest, I yanked back on them really hard an they didn't snap.
Plus they are cnc billet aluminium which is very unlikely to snap, the weak points are the pivot points, but it uses the original yamaha bolt so therefore is no weaker than the orginal levers. The other weak point is the adjustable span point which has a stainless bolt in them which could shear but unlikely with the stresses involved in this application.


So i'm happy.


I Good I'm really pleased cos I would have hated the thought of of panic and fear when the twat in the Ford Focus failed to spot you and pulls out giving you milliseconds to respond and the lever then letting you down.
I just gave a little shiver thinking about that.
imagine just having to rely on a Fazer rear brake in an emergency, the two extremes are almost nothing to full rear wheel lockup. with little to no feel or feedback.

Right I'm off now to change my boxers.
lol
 :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: goondriver on 20 April 2016, 03:08:22 pm
I bought another one. So have the 600 and 1000 now (1000 is new one)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 20 April 2016, 03:58:00 pm
I bought another one. So have the 600 and 1000 now (1000 is new one)
SWEET :D :sun Great colour scheme
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 20 April 2016, 04:18:17 pm
yes :eek ,,,very nice indeed ,,certainly unique :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 20 April 2016, 10:53:07 pm
Today I went here:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2182_zpsjnv8uedi.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2182_zpsjnv8uedi.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2184_zpsioskgcdf.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2184_zpsioskgcdf.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2204_zpsqmyxwz44.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2204_zpsqmyxwz44.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2209_zpseivrqtrv.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2209_zpseivrqtrv.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2231_zpsczh6cu4y.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2231_zpsczh6cu4y.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2250_zpshv5fimlm.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2250_zpshv5fimlm.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2258_zpskxr6qb1o.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2258_zpskxr6qb1o.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2246_zpshphimdyq.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2246_zpshphimdyq.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2269_zpsucmyziqs.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2269_zpsucmyziqs.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2273_zps1pgr4tt3.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2273_zps1pgr4tt3.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2340_zps0w1oyrjs.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2340_zps0w1oyrjs.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2305_zpsq8viloa8.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2305_zpsq8viloa8.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2319_zpsetnfwlxd.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2319_zpsetnfwlxd.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 20 April 2016, 11:43:56 pm
Sorted the noisy vibrating infills on the FZS1000, silence is deafening   :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Edmund on 21 April 2016, 05:35:34 am
I fitted new choke cable on my FZS1000 and it works :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dickturpin on 21 April 2016, 07:41:56 am
Today I went here:


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2182_zpsjnv8uedi.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2182_zpsjnv8uedi.jpg.html[/url])


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2184_zpsioskgcdf.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2184_zpsioskgcdf.jpg.html[/url])


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN2204_zpsqmyxwz44.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN2204_zpsqmyxwz44.jpg.html[/url])





Nice....who needs to trek to the Alps?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 21 April 2016, 06:24:02 pm
Serviced the exup valve and adjusted the cables, still got a slight rattle which is irritating. Goes away when I put my earlugs in though. :D
I don't know if it's just psychological but it definitely feels punchier low down
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Red Ceri on 22 April 2016, 12:19:43 am
Finally finished putting the 5 spoke R6 wheels on my gen 1 fairly straight forward got a couple of runs arranged this weekend so should see how they perform, probably won't feel any different but needed a challenge.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 22 April 2016, 07:48:46 am
Finally finished putting the 5 spoke R6 wheels on my gen 1 fairly straight forward got a couple of runs arranged this weekend so should see how they perform, probably won't feel any different but needed a challenge.


 :useless
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 22 April 2016, 09:08:35 am
Finally finished putting the 5 spoke R6 wheels on my gen 1 fairly straight forward got a couple of runs arranged this weekend so should see how they perform, probably won't feel any different but needed a challenge.


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Yep I guess they will just around and around same as the original ones did, but I agree sometime just for the aesthetics and the challenge it has to be done.  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: matt7chunk on 22 April 2016, 04:41:53 pm
Finally finished putting the 5 spoke R6 wheels on my gen 1 fairly straight forward got a couple of runs arranged this weekend so should see how they perform, probably won't feel any different but needed a challenge.


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Yep I guess they will just around and around same as the original ones did, but I agree sometime just for the aesthetics and the challenge it has to be done.  :thumbup
I bet they look awesome on the fazer,  what modifications do you need to do to make them fit?

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 22 April 2016, 05:00:12 pm
Hedgetrimmer has been in the swiss alps!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Red Ceri on 22 April 2016, 05:11:23 pm
Finally finished putting the 5 spoke R6 wheels on my gen 1 fairly straight forward got a couple of runs arranged this weekend so should see how they perform, probably won't feel any different but needed a challenge.


 :useless

Yep I guess they will just around and around same as the original ones did, but I agree sometime just for the aesthetics and the challenge it has to be done.  :thumbup
I bet they look awesome on the fazer,  what modifications do you need to do to make them fit?

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Going on the LoFo run Sunday so will get some photos done then,

easyish install
Front wheel came with a set of 320mm discs so only needed some caliper mounting bracket spacers, available from Braketech in the USA (don't ask how much  :eek), otherwise a straight swap.

Rear little bit more complex but on sprocket side just needed original Gen1 Sprocket carrier and spacer, on the disc side the wheel came with a smaller disc so I ended up modifying a FZ1 ABS rear caliper mount by filing down ABS mounts then welding on a couple of 10 mm Aluminium plates to match original torque arm then had someone in work machine a large spacer for between caliper mounting bracket to swinging arm, plus a new rear brake line and FZ1 caliper, pain in the bum to get wheel on and off now but doable.

Everything I've done is reversible, so when (and if ever) I come to sell her I can put it all back to standard as I know Gen1s, or any bike, are more valuable standard when it comes to selling time

Done 180 miles today, can't really feel if they have made any difference as I also fitted new Metzler Roadtec 01's, new tyre to me, but overall bike felt really good.

Keep telling myself don't change anything else but already have a R1 Brembo front master cylinder on the way
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 22 April 2016, 07:20:11 pm
Finally finished putting the 5 spoke R6 wheels on my gen 1 fairly straight forward got a couple of runs arranged this weekend so should see how they perform, probably won't feel any different but needed a challenge.


 :useless

Yep I guess they will just around and around same as the original ones did, but I agree sometime just for the aesthetics and the challenge it has to be done.  :thumbup
I bet they look awesome on the fazer,  what modifications do you need to do to make them fit?

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Going on the LoFo run Sunday so will get some photos done then,

easyish install
Front wheel came with a set of 320mm discs so only needed some caliper mounting bracket spacers, available from Braketech in the USA (don't ask how much  :eek ), otherwise a straight swap.

Rear little bit more complex but on sprocket side just needed original Gen1 Sprocket carrier and spacer, on the disc side the wheel came with a smaller disc so I ended up modifying a FZ1 ABS rear caliper mount by filing down ABS mounts then welding on a couple of 10 mm Aluminium plates to match original torque arm then had someone in work machine a large spacer for between caliper mounting bracket to swinging arm, plus a new rear brake line and FZ1 caliper, pain in the bum to get wheel on and off now but doable.

Everything I've done is reversible, so when (and if ever) I come to sell her I can put it all back to standard as I know Gen1s, or any bike, are more valuable standard when it comes to selling time

Done 180 miles today, can't really feel if they have made any difference as I also fitted new Metzler Roadtec 01's, new tyre to me, but overall bike felt really good.

Keep telling myself don't change anything else but already have a R1 Brembo front master cylinder on the way




Looking 4ward to seeing the pics
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Panzerbuilder on 22 April 2016, 08:29:18 pm
Fixed the stuttering at 3-5k revs.  :) New plugs and 2nd hand coils for the two centre pots. Now she's
ready for the trip to Selkirk next weekend.  :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 22 April 2016, 08:32:10 pm
Fixed the stuttering at 3-5k revs.  :) New plugs and 2nd hand coils for the two centre pots. Now she's
ready for the trip to Selkirk next weekend.  :b


Was it the plugs the coils or a combination of both?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Panzerbuilder on 22 April 2016, 08:51:33 pm
Maybe just the plugs. But I changed the coils jic. They were all, new and old, within the resistance check but I had bought them anyway. The bike ran better, or seemed to, after I had just changes the LHS two. And one of the plugs was outside the gap check. (0,7mm) So maybe that was it. I just didn't want to do the job twice.  :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 23 April 2016, 08:11:47 am
Maybe just the plugs. But I changed the coils jic. They were all, new and old, within the resistance check but I had bought them anyway. The bike ran better, or seemed to, after I had just changes the LHS two. And one of the plugs was outside the gap check. (0,7mm) So maybe that was it. I just didn't want to do the job twice.  :eek


Sounds like it was a good plan plus the coils you took off the bike are now in storage for any future issues that might occur. :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JKay on 23 April 2016, 05:39:31 pm
Went to the Norfolk coast from Lincoln ,did about two hundred miles with fish and chips at frenchies,well next to sea
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Aky208 on 24 April 2016, 12:26:59 am
Put some led strip into my instrument cluster. Now I can see what dials are actually reading at night, rather than a dull green haze.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 24 April 2016, 11:13:27 am
Put some led strip into my instrument cluster. Now I can see what dials are actually reading at night, rather than a dull green haze.
Blimey it must look like this now   :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 24 April 2016, 02:46:19 pm
Put some led strip into my instrument cluster. Now I can see what dials are actually reading at night, rather than a dull green haze.


Dull Green Haze!!!! 
My 2002-2003 registered 600 FZS instrumentationlighting is very bright and clear, in-fact I wish there was a dimmer to take them all down a few lumins, and the main beam light is tooooooo bright :eek  the main beam warning light need its own set of flip down sunnys :sun like my bucket has.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Shez on 24 April 2016, 04:10:44 pm
Rode it on a new route through Devon and Somerset, a good day!  :) Saw a nice red fzs 600 near North Fitzwarren. Anyone?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 24 April 2016, 05:08:09 pm
Saw a nice red fzs 600 near North Fitzwarren. Anyone?


No such thing :nana :finger
Must of been a typo, surely he meant NICE SILVER FZS600
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 24 April 2016, 05:19:13 pm
Took it out for a quick spin , stopped at Cheddar for a coffee .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Aky208 on 24 April 2016, 05:51:13 pm
Put some led strip into my instrument cluster. Now I can see what dials are actually reading at night, rather than a dull green haze.
Blimey it must look like this now   :rollin

Whhaaattt??/  :eek

I couldn't see what speed I was doing last time I rode at night.
Wish i took a photo of it before hand. Will take a photo of what it looks like now, later tonight.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 24 April 2016, 05:58:40 pm
Put some led strip into my instrument cluster. Now I can see what dials are actually reading at night, rather than a dull green haze.
Blimey it must look like this now   :rollin

Whhaaattt??/  :eek

I couldn't see what speed I was doing last time I rode at night.
Wish i took a photo of it before hand. Will take a photo of what it looks like now, later tonight.
Did you say green, because the standard bulbs are white/yellow, I wonder if somone before you has put crap green bulbs in either hat or most of the original ones were blown
Title: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: matt7chunk on 24 April 2016, 06:08:41 pm
Gave rear brake a good blast of brake clean ,

Mod 2 on Wednesday ! Fingers crossed


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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Aky208 on 24 April 2016, 06:18:23 pm
Put some led strip into my instrument cluster. Now I can see what dials are actually reading at night, rather than a dull green haze.

Blimey it must look like this now   :rollin


Whhaaattt??/  :eek

I couldn't see what speed I was doing last time I rode at night.
Wish i took a photo of it before hand. Will take a photo of what it looks like now, later tonight.

Did you say green, because the standard bulbs are white/yellow, I wonder if somone before you has put crap green bulbs in either hat or most of the original ones were blown


This is what it looks like now.

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t392/9akermanj/Mobile%20Uploads/20982E83-4495-43DF-9069-3C4A101066D7.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/9akermanj/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20982E83-4495-43DF-9069-3C4A101066D7.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 24 April 2016, 10:30:36 pm
Put some led strip into my instrument cluster. Now I can see what dials are actually reading at night, rather than a dull green haze.

Blimey it must look like this now   :rollin


Whhaaattt??/  :eek

I couldn't see what speed I was doing last time I rode at night.
Wish i took a photo of it before hand. Will take a photo of what it looks like now, later tonight.

Did you say green, because the standard bulbs are white/yellow, I wonder if somone before you has put crap green bulbs in either hat or most of the original ones were blown


This is what it looks like now.

([url]http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t392/9akermanj/Mobile%20Uploads/20982E83-4495-43DF-9069-3C4A101066D7.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/9akermanj/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20982E83-4495-43DF-9069-3C4A101066D7.jpg.html[/url])



Wow they are bright well your mod seems to have the desired effect you were looking for.
Just hope they are not to bright and flare off your visor in the rain, I hope they are not too bright and reduce your vision a bit like a having a vehicle coming towards you on main beam with rain on your visor.


Keep us informed and let us know how it goes and how you did the mod, it certainly looks tidy with no unsightly wire or connections on view. Neat job W/D  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Aky208 on 24 April 2016, 11:28:38 pm
Hmmm didn't think of that... Nothing a couple of resistors wouldn't sort out I guess.
I did take a few pictures of my method. Where would I post that?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: matt7chunk on 25 April 2016, 05:34:38 pm
Put some led strip into my instrument cluster. Now I can see what dials are actually reading at night, rather than a dull green haze.

Blimey it must look like this now   :rollin


Whhaaattt??/  :eek

I couldn't see what speed I was doing last time I rode at night.
Wish i took a photo of it before hand. Will take a photo of what it looks like now, later tonight.

Did you say green, because the standard bulbs are white/yellow, I wonder if somone before you has put crap green bulbs in either hat or most of the original ones were blown


This is what it looks like now.

([url]http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t392/9akermanj/Mobile%20Uploads/20982E83-4495-43DF-9069-3C4A101066D7.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/9akermanj/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20982E83-4495-43DF-9069-3C4A101066D7.jpg.html[/url])

3:29AM that's some early bike modding :p


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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazerider on 26 April 2016, 06:00:56 pm

The MOT due date snuck up on me again, and I figured the rear disc was a bit too far gone so stuck the spare wheel on.
I found the rear caliper had not appreciated 17+ years of all weather use. The pistons were almost solid in there, the brake lever moved them slightly, but I couldn't rotate them with the extraction tool. Didn't have time to pop them out and clean them properly so, with great difficulty managed to push them back in enough to suit the new disc, breaking a G-clamp in the process.
How, I don't know, but the brake worked and didn't even drag.
The MOT tester didn't like the slightly grooved disc (glad he didn't see the bad one!), but otherwise was happy… though took some convincing that the odometer was working correctly. :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 26 April 2016, 06:21:31 pm
rode it to work , booked it in for its MOT.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 26 April 2016, 10:53:09 pm
MOT just done on Friday with no printed advisories.

Guy recommened new chain and sprockets so back end stripped ready for parcel arriving tomorrow!

([url]http://i.imgur.com/78IJoBL.jpg?2[/url])

I've just ordered a set too, let me know how it goes as this'll be the first time I've actually changed a chain on a motorbike, yes I know it's totally disgraceful with all the years riding I've done :lol


Was a nice real easy job surprisingly! Make sure you have a chain riveting tool handy for the final link as I never  :lol

Took me longer to clean all the crap from the casings and re-allign the rear wheel than it did to do the job itself!

I was also hoping that a new correctly tensioned chain would help to eliminate some of the typical Yam gear change clunk, but, nope....

Stripped the rear end down and gave it a good clean, also greased the swing arm bearings all ready for the new chain and sprockets that were delivered today so I'll fit them tomorrow.
By foc was the front sprocket hard to come off! Bit what do you expect after 18 yrs and 28,400 miles :lol

Oh the 4th pic is of my new rear shock spring but can't figure out how to get it replaced as I can't remember where my shock spring tools are :( so that'll need to wait till another time I guess :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: joebloggs on 27 April 2016, 03:11:34 pm
Picked up my adjustable dog legs, beautiful, you could lick them. Engineer measured the suspension rocker spacers to replicate with reduced id  (M10)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: matt7chunk on 27 April 2016, 06:35:04 pm
Passed my Mod 2  :D :D :D  !!!


went out for my first ride on the fazer fzs600 '99  omg i love it !


cant wait to meet some fellow foccers on the next meet up ?????
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MMCMME on 27 April 2016, 06:38:48 pm
MOT just done on Friday with no printed advisories.

Guy recommened new chain and sprockets so back end stripped ready for parcel arriving tomorrow!

([url]http://i.imgur.com/78IJoBL.jpg?2[/url])

I've just ordered a set too, let me know how it goes as this'll be the first time I've actually changed a chain on a motorbike, yes I know it's totally disgraceful with all the years riding I've done :lol


Was a nice real easy job surprisingly! Make sure you have a chain riveting tool handy for the final link as I never  :lol

Took me longer to clean all the crap from the casings and re-allign the rear wheel than it did to do the job itself!

I was also hoping that a new correctly tensioned chain would help to eliminate some of the typical Yam gear change clunk, but, nope....

Stripped the rear end down and gave it a good clean, also greased the swing arm bearings all ready for the new chain and sprockets that were delivered today so I'll fit them tomorrow.
By foc was the front sprocket hard to come off! Bit what do you expect after 18 yrs and 28,400 miles :lol

Oh the 4th pic is of my new rear shock spring but can't figure out how to get it replaced as I can't remember where my shock spring tools are :( so that'll need to wait till another time I guess :(


Nice! Nothing better than getting your hands dirty :)

Luckily i didnt have to remove my swingarm (probably should have though...)

Think I got quite lucky as front sprocket nut looks as though it was changed at some point so wasnt too tight at all.

Did you check tool pouch under your seat for shock spanner?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JKay on 27 April 2016, 06:40:18 pm
Received a nip for 74 in a 60mph zone ,pleased as I went over the line almost on the front wheel only could've been a lot worse !!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 27 April 2016, 07:03:19 pm

Nice! Nothing better than getting your hands dirty :)

Luckily i didnt have to remove my swingarm (probably should have though...)

Think I got quite lucky as front sprocket nut looks as though it was changed at some point so wasnt too tight at all.

Did you check tool pouch under your seat for shock spanner?

I don't mind getting my hands dirty :)

I only removed the swing arm as I just wanted to check over the bearings and also give it a good clean when it was off, added bonus as was going to change the spring but couldn't find my spring compression tools so I've just put it back on for now (the tool bag doesn't cover removal of the spring )

Just hoping I've managed to put enough pressure on the link rivets for it to hold, don't know if they're over far enough for my liking :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 27 April 2016, 07:24:31 pm
Finally finished fitting chain and sprockets................hopefully good for another 40k miles  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Freck on 27 April 2016, 08:48:41 pm
Passed my Mod 2  :D :D :D  !!!


went out for my first ride on the fazer fzs600 '99  omg i love it !


cant wait to meet some fellow foccers on the next meet up ?????


Congratulations Matt.  :thumbup  Just in time for the summer.


Steve
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Freck on 27 April 2016, 08:51:40 pm

Just hoping I've managed to put enough pressure on the link rivets for it to hold, don't know if they're over far enough got my liking :(


Looks good to me Colin  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 27 April 2016, 08:59:42 pm

Just hoping I've managed to put enough pressure on the link rivets for it to hold, don't know if they're over far enough for my liking :(


Looks good to me Colin  :thumbup
Cheers Freck, might sleep a wee bit easier tonight :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: matt7chunk on 27 April 2016, 09:08:16 pm
Passed my Mod 2  :D :D :D  !!!


went out for my first ride on the fazer fzs600 '99  omg i love it !


cant wait to meet some fellow foccers on the next meet up ?????


Congratulations Matt.  :thumbup  Just in time for the summer.


Steve
Thanks Steve,  Thinking about doing bike safe coarse when I've got a bit more big bike experience

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 27 April 2016, 10:08:05 pm

Just hoping I've managed to put enough pressure on the link rivets for it to hold, don't know if they're over far enough for my liking :(

Looks good to me, many over do it and can crack the head of the rivet. Measure the diameter of the flared end
Recommended flared diameter of the rivet  for a 530VX chain is between 5.7mm - 6mm  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 28 April 2016, 04:18:38 pm
Took the thou for it's MOT and passed with no advisories once again :) Front brakes are binding a little which is weird as a I cleaned them up and put in new front pads about 2 weeks ago. So I guess may be time for new seals... may have to look in to a new timing chain at some point as well as the bike is ticking when it is cold - I already tried the giving it a thrashing technique... a few times, just to be sure  :evil
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 28 April 2016, 04:56:20 pm

Just hoping I've managed to put enough pressure on the link rivets for it to hold, don't know if they're over far enough for my liking :(

Looks good to me, many over do it and can crack the head of the rivet. Measure the diameter of the flared end
Recommended flared diameter of the rivet  for a 530VX chain is between 5.7mm - 6mm  :thumbup

Cheers :thumbup
Hard to measure as I don't have one of those fancy measuring tools and was pretty hard to hold a tape against it and take a pic but I reckon there between 5.5mm and 6mm, the dreaded first run will be interesting :lol I best remember and take a spare change of underpants with me :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 28 April 2016, 05:03:16 pm

Just hoping I've managed to put enough pressure on the link rivets for it to hold, don't know if they're over far enough for my liking :(

Looks good to me, many over do it and can crack the head of the rivet. Measure the diameter of the flared end
Recommended flared diameter of the rivet  for a 530VX chain is between 5.7mm - 6mm  :thumbup




Cheers :thumbup
Hard to measure as I don't have one of those fancy measuring tools and was pretty hard to hold a tape against it and take a pic but I reckon there between 5.5mm and 6mm, the dreaded first run will be interesting :lol I best remember and take a spare change of underpants with me :lol




Don't forget the soapy flannel in a plastic bag :moon
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 28 April 2016, 05:27:23 pm
Don't forget the soapy flannel in a plastic bag :moon

I'm taking notes here :lol

Amazing that this is the first time I've done a chain on a motorbike, stripped engines and done lots of other various jobs around motorbikes and cars though.

Never had to replace the chain due to getting rid of the bikes well before they were needed and also having a couple of shaft drive BMW's :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 28 April 2016, 05:34:34 pm
If you had the swing arm off why didnt you go for a continuous chain
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 28 April 2016, 05:41:12 pm
If you had the swing arm off why didnt you go for a continuous chain
I asked for that but they said it didn't come like that with a DID kit so I ended up with a link.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 28 April 2016, 06:25:23 pm
If you had the swing arm off why didnt you go for a continuous chain


My chain and sprockets are fine I think they were done around the time I purchased the bike 3 years ago (about 8,000 ago) there is no hooking on either of the sprockets and the chain does not have any real slack spots, I lube it up with Motul Chain Lube MC Spray every 1000 or so.


But I'm interested in the pluses and minuses on endless or rivited chains, any opinions gratefully received. :thumbup [size=78%] [/size]
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MMCMME on 28 April 2016, 06:29:39 pm
I was the same mate. First chain I have done too and I was adamant it was going to split when riding.

200 miles later and it hasn't shifted. We need to start trusting our handywork more  :lol

(http://i.imgur.com/gQ4WqK0.jpg?1)

(http://i.imgur.com/tj1Pjcy.jpg?1)

(http://i.imgur.com/BEwfnDx.jpg?1)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 28 April 2016, 06:51:40 pm
But I'm interested in the pluses and minuses on endless or rivited chains, any opinions gratefully received.
I noticed from my endless chain I didn't have fear of link breaking as to what I have now but I'm sure the more :thumbup I get will bound me with more confidence.

I was the same mate. First chain I have done too and I was adamant it was going to split when riding.

200 miles later and it hasn't shifted. We need to start trusting our handywork more  :lol
I'm sure your right mate, it's the only thing I've ever done something on the :faz where I'm thinking "what if"?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: joebloggs on 28 April 2016, 07:16:10 pm
But I'm interested in the pluses and minuses on endless or rivited chains, any opinions gratefully received.
I noticed from my endless chain I didn't have fear of link breaking as to what I have now but I'm sure the more :thumbup I get will bound me with more confidence.

I was the same mate. First chain I have done too and I was adamant it was going to split when riding.

200 miles later and it hasn't shifted. We need to start trusting our handywork more  :lol
I'm sure your right mate, it's the only thing I've ever done something on the :faz where I'm thinking "what if"?

Yes but just because your paranoid doesn't mean it wont snap...............
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 28 April 2016, 07:29:56 pm
But I'm interested in the pluses and minuses on endless or rivited chains, any opinions gratefully received.
I noticed from my endless chain I didn't have fear of link breaking as to what I have now but I'm sure the more :thumbup I get will bound me with more confidence.

I was the same mate. First chain I have done too and I was adamant it was going to split when riding.

200 miles later and it hasn't shifted. We need to start trusting our handywork more  :lol
I'm sure your right mate, it's the only thing I've ever done something on the :faz where I'm thinking "what if"?

Yes but just because your paranoid doesn't mean it wont snap...............

Oh thanks for the boost of confidence Joe :pokefun
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: joebloggs on 28 April 2016, 07:41:09 pm
My pleasure lol

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: joebloggs on 28 April 2016, 07:43:10 pm
Just check it after a ride a couple of times, if all's well forget about it.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 28 April 2016, 07:58:32 pm
But I'm interested in the pluses and minuses on endless or rivited chains, any opinions gratefully received.
I noticed from my endless chain I didn't have fear of link breaking as to what I have now but I'm sure the more :thumbup I get will bound me with more confidence.

I was the same mate. First chain I have done too and I was adamant it was going to split when riding.

200 miles later and it hasn't shifted. We need to start trusting our handywork more  :lol
I'm sure your right mate, it's the only thing I've ever done something on the :faz where I'm thinking "what if"?

Yes but just because your paranoid doesn't mean it wont snap...............


All the bikes I had years ago had chains that were joined with a split link with a clip, I never had any trouble with them.
I have to admit thought that the best bike/most powerful I had all those years ago was 1961 650 BSA Super Rocket with a A10 Twin pre-unit construction engine (Completely separate gear box) The power output from the Beezer was less than a third that of my 2003 Registered 600 FZS. The BSA top speed was under the right conditions 103mph with a trailing wind. (Thinking about that now I should have removed the speedo and replaced it with a calendar)
I have hit 140mph on the Fazer according to my Sat Nav. but it's the power to the back wheel that is the real difference my Fazers 0-60mph time is much much less than half of that of the BSA Super Rocket. You had to sit well back on the Super Rocket and really try to get the front up with a standing start wheelie, I'm afraid my Fazer has done it a couple of time when I have been showing off in front of friends, accelerating off hard and the front has come right up unintentionally and made myself look a right prick. But that's not hard to do. :eek  I love that Fazer.
I'm wondering what a Gen 1 1K goes like. :rolleyes  maybe one day I might invest, but the 600 stays. But I really need to remove the Toys R Us pogo stick from the back and fit a Hagon, that's my next project when the Mrs next goes to her sisters for a few days. :evil
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Post by: fazerscotty on 28 April 2016, 07:59:33 pm

Just hoping I've managed to put enough pressure on the link rivets for it to hold, don't know if they're over far enough for my liking :(

Looks good to me, many over do it and can crack the head of the rivet. Measure the diameter of the flared end
Recommended flared diameter of the rivet  for a 530VX chain is between 5.7mm - 6mm  :thumbup







Cheers :thumbup
Hard to measure as I don't have one of those fancy measuring tools and was pretty hard to hold a tape against it and take a pic but I reckon there between 5.5mm and 6mm, the dreaded first run will be interesting :lol I best remember and take a spare change of underpants with me :lol




Don't forget the soapy flannel in a plastic bag :moon

Baby Wipes, in a resealable bag - help in all sorts of occasions, smell nice and don't dry out  :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: sinto on 28 April 2016, 09:26:15 pm
Just check it after a ride a couple of times, if all's well forget about it.

Yep, think it'll need the initial runs under my belt to get it to back of my mind :)

Mate came over for a coffee and chat earlier and I showed it to him, started up the bike and out it through the gears and revved it a bit all be it was on the centre stand and front brake was securely held on :eek he says it looks good and shouldn't worry about it so just need to plan a wee run now :) unfortunately the weather 8n Glasgow area is abysmal for this time of year 😕
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Post by: joebloggs on 28 April 2016, 09:37:19 pm
Hear you may need to get your ski's out tomorrow
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Post by: sinto on 28 April 2016, 09:45:55 pm
Hear you may need to get your ski's out tomorrow
Some mates were out today and posted on f/b pictures of snow today! Foccin horrible weather and I've got to walk or cycle 3 miles tomorrow to get my car from the garage after its MOT (passed after getting new rear calipers, £££'s ouch!) But hey ho, we're tough up here in sunny Scotland :lol
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Post by: tommyardin on 28 April 2016, 10:39:03 pm
Hear you may need to get your ski's out tomorrow
Some mates were out today and posted on f/b pictures of snow today! Foccin horrible weather and I've got to walk or cycle 3 miles tomorrow to get my car from the garage after its MOT (passed after getting new rear calipers, £££'s ouch!) But hey ho, we're tough up here in sunny Scotland :lol


Hi just had the same with my MR2 two new calipers, four new disks and pads plus handbrake cables about 650 squids, with labour, Ouch Ouch Ouch X 2.
With saying that though is not a job I would want to do myself, petrol tank off to do the handbrake cables also disconnect some of the air conditioning pipes to get the tank off (Mid Engine Car). both seats have to come out of the car to remove the central tunnel to get to the handbrake lever connections. My mechanic is a great guy and always casts a critical eye over the car when he works on it and informed me it will want a new nearside front strut for the MOT in September, oil leaking down the outside of the leg. another £120-£150 I would guess.
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Post by: sinto on 28 April 2016, 10:49:47 pm
Hear you may need to get your ski's out tomorrow
Some mates were out today and posted on f/b pictures of snow today! Foccin horrible weather and I've got to walk or cycle 3 miles tomorrow to get my car from the garage after its MOT (passed after getting new rear calipers, £££'s ouch!) But hey ho, we're tough up here in sunny Scotland :lol


Hi just had the same with my MR2 two new calipers, four new disks and pads plus handbrake cables about 650 squids, with labour, Ouch Ouch Ouch X 2.
With saying that though is not a job I would want to do myself, petrol tank off to do the handbrake cables also disconnect some of the air conditioning pipes to get the tank off (Mid Engine Car). both seats have to come out of the car to remove the central tunnel to get to the handbrake lever connections. My mechanic is a great guy and always casts a critical eye over the car when he works on it and informed me it will want a new nearside front strut for the MOT in September, oil leaking down the outside of the leg. another £120-£150 I would guess.
Running 2 vehicles isn't cheap! Thank god they're both bought and paid for but running costs are another thing :(
Forgot to mention that on my car I'd just bought new pads all round £40, two new front tyres £120, had to get them for MOT but I was just driving round going to a motorbike shop near me last week, when a kind policeman was pulling people over, he said to me that I needed a couple of front tyres and quick as a flash I said "I was actually just going into that garage to get them officer" thankfully he let me go and get them there and then provided 8 came back and let him see them, which I duly did and he let me on my way. Nice chap I've got to say as it would of cost me £200 in fines and 6 points on my license  (which is clean) and I'd still of had to buy the tyres on top, so hats off to a decent cop with discretion.
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Post by: joebloggs on 28 April 2016, 10:51:07 pm
Ouch, have  94 1.8 Eunos, cars a piece of cake to work on. Cam belt and water pump a lazy days work on the drive. Very little to go wrong, rust seems to be the number one killer
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Post by: sinto on 28 April 2016, 10:56:35 pm
Ouch, have  94 1.8 Eunos, cars a piece of cake to work on. Cam belt and water pump a lazy days work on the drive. Very little to go wrong, rust seems to be the number one killer
In the drive? Can't you get it in the house next to your bike then? :lol is that not a hairdressers car anyway? :pokefun
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Post by: joebloggs on 28 April 2016, 10:58:57 pm
Only if I hit the back door at about a ton....
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Post by: tommyardin on 28 April 2016, 11:15:16 pm
Ouch, have  94 1.8 Eunos, cars a piece of cake to work on. Cam belt and water pump a lazy days work on the drive. Very little to go wrong, rust seems to be the number one killer
Is that not a hairdressers car anyway? :pokefun




Sharp intake of breath!!!!! Did Sinto really say that.
That is what some old sod in here says about my lil MR2, even supplied me with a sticker for the back of it that read 'No Hairdressing Equipment Left In This Vehicle Overnight' there are some spiteful foccers in here, really know how to hurt a girls feelings lol :lol [size=78%] [/size]
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Post by: joebloggs on 28 April 2016, 11:18:52 pm
If you ever get the chance to thrash one down a twisty back road you'll wonder why they got that reputation. Amazing amount of grip considering how narrow the tyre's are. Great fun.
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Post by: sinto on 28 April 2016, 11:32:08 pm
Sharp intake of breath!!!!! Did Sinto really say that.
That is what some old sod in here says about my lil MR2, even supplied me with a sticker for the back of it that read 'No Hairdressing Equipment Left In This Vehicle Overnight' there are some spiteful foccers in here, really know how to hurt a girls feelings lol :lol
Yes I said it :lol
As a baldy I have no reason to frequent such establishments so I have no fear of getting tongs or curlers thrown at me in anger :lol
If you ever get the chance to thrash one down a twisty back road you'll wonder why they got that reputation. Amazing amount of grip considering how narrow the tyre's are. Great fun.
I've never had a reason to thrash a hairdresser :pokefun
Oh, you mean their cars? I've thrashed many down a twisty road as most drivers are too busy looking in their mirrors to make sure the wind hasn't put their hair out of place :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Post by: tommyardin on 28 April 2016, 11:54:21 pm
Sharp intake of breath!!!!! Did Sinto really say that.
That is what some old sod in here says about my lil MR2, even supplied me with a sticker for the back of it that read 'No Hairdressing Equipment Left In This Vehicle Overnight' there are some spiteful foccers in here, really know how to hurt a girls feelings lol :lol
Yes I said it :lol
As a baldy I have no reason to frequent such establishments so I have no fear of getting tongs or curlers thrown at me in anger :lol
If you ever get the chance to thrash one down a twisty back road you'll wonder why they got that reputation. Amazing amount of grip considering how narrow the tyre's are. Great fun.
I've never had a reason to thrash a hairdresser :pokefun
Oh, you mean their cars? I've thrashed many down a twisty road as most drivers are too busy looking in their mirrors to make sure the wind hasn't put their hair out of place :rollin :rollin :rollin


How can a bald headed man who ride a RED fazer take the piss out of anyone lol XX
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Post by: joebloggs on 29 April 2016, 12:00:32 am
Jealousy is a terrible affliction  :D
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Post by: sinto on 29 April 2016, 12:04:27 am
How can a bald headed man who ride a RED fazer take the piss out of anyone lol XX

Probably coz I can go faster as its RED and also the baldness helps with aerodynamics :)

Jealousy is a terrible affliction  :D
foc, you've caught me out :rollin :rollin
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Post by: joebloggs on 29 April 2016, 12:12:30 am
The red shift only works in the laws of physics....
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Post by: tommyardin on 29 April 2016, 01:06:40 am
How can a bald headed man who ride a RED fazer take the piss out of anyone lol XX

Probably coz I can go faster as its RED and also the baldness helps with aerodynamics :)



Its the face that's red as he is yet again passed by the much superior silver Fazer, he rode for years before the police realised it was his pink bald head and not a girly coloured crash helmet  :lol
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Post by: sinto on 29 April 2016, 09:16:23 am
Quote
Its the face that's red as he is yet again passed by the much superior silver Fazer,
That's never going to happen :lol
Quote
he rode for years before the police realised it was his pink bald head and not a girly coloured crash helmet  :lol
Evidence below :lol
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Post by: joebloggs on 29 April 2016, 10:06:24 am
Quote
Its the face that's red as he is yet again passed by the much superior silver Fazer,
That's never going to happen :lol
Quote
he rode for years before the police realised it was his pink bald head and not a girly coloured crash helmet  :lol
Evidence below :lol

Nice, where do we get one?  :eek
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Post by: esetest on 29 April 2016, 10:44:12 am
Took  it for its Mot  , it passed , but he had to tighten the front wheel, all ready for 7th may .
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Post by: joebloggs on 29 April 2016, 12:10:30 pm
Ordered a 16kg/mm spring from Tony Staley 01709 375375, £36.00 delivered, impressed, I'd lost his details and rang someone else, he was ranting on about wire thickness etc then said it'd be about £50, he hung up when I said the price I'd previously been quoted......

Also ordered two spring seats from Lazer Master, they advertise on ebay, one off washers up to 75mm OD any ID but I hadn't allowed or the larger diameter of the stronger spring, after talking to Tony Staley he suggested 85mm OD, quick phone call to amend my order and I got the larger diameter seat for the same price (I fucked up and saved money, thats what you call good service)

While I was in the mood I sent George (Engineer who made the rose joints) gvbiker@yahoo.co.uk some drawings of fasteners I need making for the suspension links and shock mount

(http://s19.postimg.org/jv8e1xd83/suspension_bolts.png)

Have a feeling May's going to be an expensive month
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Post by: JD-LincsUK on 30 April 2016, 10:27:26 am
Got shoved off in town this morning - with the missus on the back.

About an hour or so ago. Crossroads from single road into dual carriageway through town. Traffic lights all round.

Lady in car in front and we're sat in the single crossing road and turning right, onto the dual carriageway. We missed the previous green light, because this lady driver was crawling along so slowly and the couple of cars in front made it through green - she was really dawdling.

When the lights turned green again, she pulled away really slow again - and started pulling to the left lane of the dual carriageway, so I pull to the inside of the turn (which would be onto the outside lane in the dual carriageway) to ride past and she suddenly pulls over to this lane and I put the bike down to avoid hitting her.

Missus falls off the back and I have my leg under the bike. Fortunately, injuries are minor - my knee is purple and the skin is gone from the kneecap and my ankle is painful, where it was twisted and trapped under the bike. Gear-wise my brand new boots are ruined - toecap was ground off. Missus is a little bruised, but otherwise okay.

Thankfully, four blokes jumped out of different vehicles to help her lift the bike off me - but I couldn't stand for a while. Also, the bike is not bad. The handlebars are a write-off - badly bent. The fairing is just a little scuffed, as is the engine casing and the leading edge of the silencer. Oh, and the new mirror is scraped, of course.

The woman (seemingly of Eastern European origin) did stop and come and apologise - she was very shocked. Anyway, I have no idea who, if anyone, was at fault - but I decided to let it go. I can repair the bike and I was looking at replacing the handlebars anyway. Okay, my boots are buggered, but what the hell, you know I'm just happy we are all okay - especially the missus - all I could think of for the first few minutes while I was trapped under the bike! Thank god it was such a low speed.

I was able to ride the bike home (with the missus on the back) but the steering was, of course, well off, with the handlebar bent.

Renthal  758's are the way to go, I think.


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Post by: slappy on 30 April 2016, 10:37:44 am
Main thing is you and misus are ok, but I personally would have asked for the drivers details ,insurance etc just in case. I wear a video camera on my helmet  which in a case like yours might have helped with a insurance claim against the driver.
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Post by: tommyardin on 30 April 2016, 11:02:02 am
Main thing is you and misus are ok, but I personally would have asked for the drivers details ,insurance etc just in case. I wear a video camera on my helmet  which in a case like yours might have helped with a insurance claim against the driver.


Sometimes you just have to be thankful that no permanent personal damage is done.
But with saying that I would have shead a tear or two over the bike being damaged, scuffed fairing and lump cases are not easy to repair and most repairs are always noticeable, hang on I'm just going to get another tissue. :'(
Glad you both OK  :)

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Post by: JD-LincsUK on 30 April 2016, 11:23:00 am
Thanks.

It's funny - I can think of nothing else since, yet the missus seems to have forgotten it already!  Nuff said.

I've been looking up the bits I need - I put "Renthal 758" in Google and it came up with Demon Tweeks (amongst others) like this:

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorcycle/handlebars/renthal-superbike-ultra-low-bars (http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorcycle/handlebars/renthal-superbike-ultra-low-bars)

Are these the right ones, because it doesn't specifically say they are 758s?

Also, does anyone know if these end would fit?:

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorcycle/bar-end-weights/warrior-slim-22mm-bar-end-weights (http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorcycle/bar-end-weights/warrior-slim-22mm-bar-end-weights)

TiA :)
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Post by: unfazed on 30 April 2016, 03:22:33 pm
When my son was home at Christmas we swapped my 55000 mile old Hagon shock with his, as his was leaking (it had done about 45000miles between two 400s and his 600) I sent off the shock to Hagon and 2 weeks later I received a brand new stainless steel bodied shock with my old spring for £120 incl postage

When speaking to him a few weeks ago he was telling me he thought the shock we swapped was no leaking.
I took off my one and posted it to him (he has no other means of transport whereas I have)
He swapped the shocks and sent the old one now with over 60000 miles on it to Hagon with my address as the return address.
Hagon rang me on Monday to say they would be replacing the full shock and it was £160.
I gave them the go ahead and this morning I picked up the shock from the courier.
One brand new  new stainless steel bodied shock with a brand new spring all for £160 incl postage. :thumbup
If only Delkevic were as efficient :rolleyes

Now to fit it  :)


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Post by: matt7chunk on 30 April 2016, 05:01:32 pm
Took a ride in the sun to Felixstowe viewing point,  first proper ride on my new (to me) fzs600 (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160430/0a339c92aed9c093ba59bbbd2c2e3514.jpg)

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Post by: Grayo on 30 April 2016, 05:11:45 pm
Sold It !! 


New bike on it's way.
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Post by: Skippernick on 30 April 2016, 05:16:24 pm
Sold It !! 


New bike on it's way.


Which is what?
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Post by: Grayo on 30 April 2016, 05:31:54 pm
(http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy231/celticfisherman_photos/Bike/_57_zpsnxniin5r.jpg) (http://s795.photobucket.com/user/celticfisherman_photos/media/Bike/_57_zpsnxniin5r.jpg.html)
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Post by: slappy on 30 April 2016, 06:19:10 pm
Very nice, how much different is it from the FZ1?
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Post by: Grayo on 30 April 2016, 06:53:56 pm
Quite a bit different.
Much more upright riding position and 14Kg lighter which, for an adventure style bike, makes it very flickable. Still only an 18L tank same as the FZ1 but allegedly 55-60 mpg. We will see.
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Post by: slimwilly on 30 April 2016, 07:34:05 pm
Nice one Grayo,,lovely looking bike, I rekon you will only find positives with it.
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Post by: Skippernick on 30 April 2016, 07:58:55 pm
Bastard!
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Post by: red98 on 01 May 2016, 12:32:06 pm
Taxed the mighty thou,£45 6mths, filled the tank £12, couple of PSI's in the tyres 50p, rode to ace cafe for tea £1.rode home the long way round just over 120 miles...........expensive cup of tea that    :rolleyes      :lol
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Post by: esetest on 01 May 2016, 01:09:49 pm
Rode it home via the scenic route .
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Post by: kitcrazy on 01 May 2016, 06:42:00 pm
took the fazer to goffs oak today for mike to work he's magic then took the wife to rye for a ride.great day
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Post by: tommyardin on 01 May 2016, 06:50:38 pm
Ouch, have  94 1.8 Eunos, cars a piece of cake to work on. Cam belt and water pump a lazy days work on the drive. Very little to go wrong, rust seems to be the number one killer


Yep tin worm is a huge problem with the MX5 the earlier ones were much better but the later ones were made to the American market specifications, crumple zones up front, Mazda made the chassis out of much thinner steel but made it a double skinned chassis, the trouble is water gets in between the skins into the cavity between them and then rust from the inside out, you cant see the problem developing until its too late.


I bought an 2004 three years ago and keep it for 24 hours returning it to the garage for a full refund. I had an engineer look over the car and he said it was not fit for purpose and not of merchantable quality he said take it back and ask for you money back and if they are not helpful tell them that you are going to take it to an MOT station and have it Officially MOT'ed and when it fails which it most certainly would because you could push your fingers through the chassis and through the floor pan close to the rear suspension,. They would then have to give me my money back as it was an MOT failure and should not even be on the road, Plus the car they took back would not have an MOT on it as the most recent MOT to be done is the one that stands with the authorities.


I then searched for a nice MR2 Roadster found one and purchased it, no rust anywhere on the car body or chassis, Mid Engined 1800 vvti lump, rear wheel drive, Limited Slip Diff (Great for Donuts).
I fitted a Stainless Steel Manifold doing away with the two Precats that are located in the manifold, this removes the issue with the MR2 engines when the precats start to break up.
Great little car quick, revvey engine that wants to please and in my opinion looks much better than the MX5     
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Post by: fazersharp on 01 May 2016, 07:03:52 pm
Oooh very nice TAMMYyardin  :rollin
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Post by: Red Ceri on 01 May 2016, 07:50:20 pm
Cheecky early morning blast down to Rye for a classic bike autojumble, then back up the A21, really busy going southbound and lots of bikes heading towards Hastings,  ThenpPicked up some  some carbon dipped rad end covers I won on e-bay
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Post by: joebloggs on 01 May 2016, 08:31:24 pm
Ouch, have  94 1.8 Eunos, cars a piece of cake to work on. Cam belt and water pump a lazy days work on the drive. Very little to go wrong, rust seems to be the number one killer


Yep tin worm is a huge problem with the MX5 the earlier ones were much better but the later ones were made to the American market specifications, crumple zones up front, Mazda made the chassis out of much thinner steel but mad it a double skinned chassis, the trouble is water gets in between the skins into the cavity between them and then rust from the inside out, you cant see the problem developing until its too late.


I bought an 2004 three years ago and keep it for 24 hours returning it to the garage for a full refund. I had an engineer look over the car and he said it was not fit for purpose and not of merchantable quality he said take it back and ask for you money back and if they are not helpful tell them that you are going to take it to an MOT station and have it Officially MOT'ed and when it fails which it most certainly would because you could push your fingers through the chassis and through the floor pan close to the rear suspension,. They would then have to give me my money back as it was an MOT failure and should not even be on the road, Plus the car they took back would not have an MOT on it as the most recent MOT to be done is the one that stands with the authorities.


I then searched for a nice MR2 Roadster found one and purchased it, no rust anywhere on the car body or chassis, Mid Engined 1800 vvti lump, rear wheel drive, Limited Slip Diff (Great for Donuts).
I fitted a Stainless Steel Manifold doing away with the two Precats that are located in the manifold, this removes the issue with the MR2 engines when the precats start to break up.
Great little car quick, revvey engine that wants to please and in my opinion looks much better than the MX5     

I got very lucky when I picked mine up, been inported from Japan with veery low miles and brought by an owner who couldn't sort out an electrical problem instead trusting it to a garage to sort, 3 years under cover later he still hadn't found the problem and I picked it up for pence. 45,000 miles with virtually no rust, wont tell you what I paid but it was silly money. £53 for a coil pack and it started first time lol

Personally I'm not a fan of either late MX or MR's, prefering the classic style of the earlier cars, especially the MX/Eunos, designed to mimic the Lotus Elan and although half as big again it does look similar.

At the end of the day you pays your money and takes your choice

Enjoy
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Post by: joebloggs on 01 May 2016, 08:47:06 pm
Parked at the garage with a very sill price tag in the window. Crap rear lights were changed for stock items

(http://s19.postimg.org/ayksj1stv/11752496_10152894185347373_1507346968487981828_n.jpg)
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Post by: joebloggs on 01 May 2016, 08:48:54 pm
And British racing green is far faster than silver....................
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Post by: matt7chunk on 01 May 2016, 08:52:32 pm
Took the long way home and stopped at Walton (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160501/a1a7ee58d624735c82cbf46f47760619.jpg)

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Post by: joebloggs on 01 May 2016, 08:58:18 pm
Retro driver side roll bar and steels

(http://s19.postimg.org/4ma8myf5f/WP_20151001_001.jpg)
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Post by: tommyardin on 01 May 2016, 09:10:02 pm
Oooh very nice TAMMYyardin  :rollin


 :rollin Saucey foccer XX
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Post by: tommyardin on 01 May 2016, 09:13:17 pm
And British racing green is far faster than silver....................




NOOOOooooooooo

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Post by: tommyardin on 01 May 2016, 09:17:56 pm
And British racing green is far faster than silver....................




NOOOOooooooooo


Just notice in the second picture you put steelys on it
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Post by: fazersharp on 01 May 2016, 09:18:12 pm
Retro driver side roll bar and steels

([url]http://s19.postimg.org/4ma8myf5f/WP_20151001_001.jpg[/url])


Mate do you live on Coronation street  :rollin
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Post by: joebloggs on 01 May 2016, 09:23:13 pm
And British racing green is far faster than silver....................




NOOOOooooooooo


Just notice in the second picture you put steelys on it

Yeah, picked up a set of wheels off ebay for £40, thought they were a bargain until I had them powder coated and a set of spacers to sit them under the arches, should have gone for a set of deep dished, may have worked out about the same price.......
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Post by: tommyardin on 01 May 2016, 10:32:28 pm
And British racing green is far faster than silver....................




NOOOOooooooooo


Just notice in the second picture you put steelys on it

Yeah, picked up a set of wheels off ebay for £40, thought they were a bargain until I had them powder coated and a set of spacers to sit them under the arches, should have gone for a set of deep dished, may have worked out about the same price.......


They look great, I must say I prefer steelys to alloys I used to have Fords with the Steel Rostyles, loved the look of them. Ahhh! my old Mk1 Lotus Cortina. Would be worth a shed load of money now.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 01 May 2016, 11:11:10 pm
Has this thread turned into " what did you do with whatever else you've got"? :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 01 May 2016, 11:17:16 pm
Has this thread turned into " what did you do with whatever else you've got"? :)
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Oops  :stop
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: markie_wales on 02 May 2016, 08:47:15 am
Always like to know how far my bikes go once the light comes on so strapped a 5l can of Shell's finest to the back and went for a spin. 49 miles from light to dry, 227 miles from brimmed to dry. That's around 49mpg. That'll do pig, that'll do.

My KTM 950 SuperEnduro with a Safari tanks does over 55 from the light which is the biggest reserve I've ever had. Don't really care how far, but do like to know.

Cheers

Markie
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 02 May 2016, 10:43:28 am
Always like to know how far my bikes go once the light comes on so strapped a 5l can of Shell's finest to the back and went for a spin. 49 miles from light to dry, 227 miles from brimmed to dry. That's around 49mpg. That'll do pig, that'll do.

My KTM 950 SuperEnduro with a Safari tanks does over 55 from the light which is the biggest reserve I've ever had. Don't really care how far, but do like to know.

Cheers

Markie
 


I'm gunna try that
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 02 May 2016, 11:06:14 am
Always like to know how far my bikes go once the light comes on so strapped a 5l can of Shell's finest to the back and went for a spin. 49 miles from light to dry, 227 miles from brimmed to dry. That's around 49mpg. That'll do pig, that'll do.

My KTM 950 SuperEnduro with a Safari tanks does over 55 from the light which is the biggest reserve I've ever had. Don't really care how far, but do like to know.

Cheers

Markie
 


I'm gunna try that


Or you might want to just read this?
http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,18962.msg219537.html#msg219537 (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,18962.msg219537.html#msg219537)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: markie_wales on 02 May 2016, 04:17:16 pm
No bike / rider / riding style is the same. So I just like to know, what "I" get, even with different states of tune / wear / bend in the float rod  etc things will be different. I honestly don't care what the mpg / distance to dry actually is, but I want to know if I need to look for petrol "now" or I can ride home and then to work tomorrow :) I can't see myself ever working out mpg again!

Cheers

Markie
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 02 May 2016, 07:00:17 pm
Replaced my front shock springs.

Slightly longer than original so should give me more feedback and was pretty hard to put the caps back on but eventually sorted and tightened up :thumbup

Now on look out for spring compression tool to do my rear spring replacement :)

Might even look at getting the rear shock powder coated a different colour as purple doesn't really go with my red bike :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 02 May 2016, 09:04:23 pm
Hey Sinto is that the standard Toys-R-Us Pogo you have on the rear?
I looking towards picking up/purchasing a Hagon rear shock, but have to wait for the Mrs to go away for a few days for some reason or other  :'( :rollin Its know as argue about it after its fitted, when Hagon wont take it back because its been on a bike. Jobs-a-goodun
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 02 May 2016, 09:08:55 pm
Hey Sinto is that the standard Toys-R-Us Pogo you have on the rear?
I looking towards picking up/purchasing a Hagon rear shock, but have to wait for the Mrs to go away for a few days for some reason or other  :'( :rollin Its know as argue about it after its fitted, when Hagon wont take it back because its been on a bike. Jobs-a-goodun
Yes it's standard pogo :lol and with most of the bike it's been on there since 1998 and done 28,400 miles but I'm gradually getting through the bits and replacing them :thumbup
My Mrs went away a few years ago so I wouldn't have that hassle :uhuh
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 03 May 2016, 04:08:18 pm
Another MOT another pass.... New boots needed soon mind.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 03 May 2016, 06:03:45 pm
Put some air in the tyres and rode it .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 03 May 2016, 06:29:52 pm
cleaned  it and realised ive to replace my fork seals  :groan  wiping it was akin to drying its tears :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dickturpin on 03 May 2016, 11:37:07 pm
I also tried the can of fuel on the back and ran it dry a couple of years ago. I also got 50 miles.....thought it was never going to run out!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: markie_wales on 04 May 2016, 08:02:02 am
I also tried the can of fuel on the back and ran it dry a couple of years ago. I also got 50 miles.....thought it was never going to run out!

Know the feeling! After about 35-40 miles I was wondering if someone had slipped a couple of extra litres in.....

Cheers

Markie
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 04 May 2016, 08:57:01 am
Hey I'm going to order my new rear shock today but there seems to be two Shocks for the FZS600 on the Hagon website, is it a different shock for the earlier fazers. Can anyone tell me the first four letters of a say 1998 Fazer FZS600 frame number? Ta :thumbup 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 04 May 2016, 01:42:07 pm
Ordered a new silencer to exhaust pipe gasket on Sat am from Wemoto-arrived this morning-now fitted, having scraped away residue of previous gasket and installed new one with a little copper grease. All secure & tight! :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 04 May 2016, 02:06:45 pm
Ordered a new silencer to exhaust pipe gasket on Sat am from Wemoto-arrived this morning-now fitted, having scraped away residue of previous gasket and installed new one with a little copper grease. All secure & tight! :lol
You ( of course ) took pictures of the procedure to show us all how its done and so we can see the before and after gasket, ----- right ? 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 04 May 2016, 03:23:43 pm
Took an  morning ride to Seaways cafe at Fridaythorpe then carried on to Bridlington for fish and chips, home in time to pick grandson up for school. Nice to feel the sun again.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 04 May 2016, 04:21:18 pm
 Handed my notice in at work over being focced over for money then made the most of the sunshine and rode over the South Downs. New start on Monday, better money so I couldn't give a foc.  8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 04 May 2016, 04:40:30 pm
"Handed my notice in at work" :), feels wonderful when you can do that and have something else already lined up.
Did the same thing 14 years ago and still remember the over the top reaction from plant manager, I honestly thought he was going to have a heart attack.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 04 May 2016, 04:59:48 pm
Oh yes, been ignoring the petty mindedness so far. Not even bothered about the money, it's the principle. The best bit though is I appear to have started a mass exodus. :\   :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: HarryHornby on 04 May 2016, 05:04:02 pm
It must be the season for it.  I resigned 2 weeks ago after 12 years in the job, I'm currently on 2 weeks "gardening leave".  It a weight off my shoulders now I've resigned  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 04 May 2016, 06:02:05 pm
Handed my notice in at work over being focced over for money then made the most of the sunshine and rode over the South Downs. New start on Monday, better money so I couldn't give a foc.  8)


Where about were you on the South Downs cos I saw a yellow Fazer on my way to Portsmouth today.
 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 04 May 2016, 06:08:15 pm
All these guys handing in their notice, well I'm retired although my daughter says I'm retarded not retired, makes you glad you sired them. :lol
Hope it all works out for you guys.
I retired last May, just a year ago now, I worked on untill I was 68 but packed up because of crumbled wrist bones, I worked in construction a Brickie and the Doctors said it was Impact and rotation damage but I still think its been to much other wrist action LOL :evil

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 04 May 2016, 06:42:42 pm
Handed my notice in at work over being focced over for money then made the most of the sunshine and rode over the South Downs. New start on Monday, better money so I couldn't give a foc.  8)


Where about were you on the South Downs cos I saw a yellow Fazer on my way to Portsmouth today.
Not unless you went via Maidstone  :D  Actually, I say South Downs, I meant North Downs. They just happen to be in the South East of England... That always throws me.  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: HarryHornby on 04 May 2016, 06:56:35 pm
Handed my notice in at work over being focced over for money then made the most of the sunshine and rode over the South Downs. New start on Monday, better money so I couldn't give a foc.  8)


Where about were you on the South Downs cos I saw a yellow Fazer on my way to Portsmouth today.
Not unless you went via Maidstone  :D  Actually, I say South Downs, I meant North Downs. They just happen to be in the South East of England... That always throws me.  :lol


 :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: matt7chunk on 04 May 2016, 07:08:36 pm
Nice ride to Mersea in my split,  awww the sun was shining :D

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 04 May 2016, 07:40:50 pm
Right........yous are all sacked!!!


Oh yous already left :\ ....


Funny how all yous foccers jacked it in when the sun is out eh.


Seriously though i've got at least 35 years to go until i can retire but im still all for power to the people.....posts like the above will become ever more rare while the tory boy, oxygen depriving, cum snorters are running our companies......they think that we cant or wont leave & although it is sad to see good folk go it is utterly satisfying  to prove the posh knobs wrong 8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 04 May 2016, 08:27:53 pm
You are spot on there  Noggy.  This is the problem we have got..... My industry, the London Underground is full of Eastern Europeans, Nigerians, South Africans and more recently Western Europeans. Some of them have made England their home and others are using England to earn enough money to have a luxury home built in their own country after only 5 years graft. Some of them are working for 65 a shift and living 6 to 10 in a shared house reducing their overheads.  As for paying tax, no they are not. They are all using Bulgarian accountants or now outlawed managed service companies and paying the minimal amount of tax they can get away with.
Employers are trying to use this to devalue our worth and make us feel lucky we still have a job giving them the leverage to fuck us over for money and reduce our rates.
I say...... Fuck them, Fuck the government and Fuck anyone who dares to call me a racist. Give me Quality over quantity every time and just like getting the fuck out of Europe, sometimes, you've just got to have a bit of confidence in your ability to make the best out of an uncertain situation when you know you are being fucked over by remaining in your current one.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 04 May 2016, 09:15:28 pm
You are spot on there  Noggy.  This is the problem we have got..... My industry, the London Underground is full of Eastern Europeans, Nigerians, South Africans and more recently Western Europeans. Some of them have made England their home and others are using England to earn enough money to have a luxury home built in their own country after only 5 years graft. Some of them are working for 65 a shift and living 6 to 10 in a shared house reducing their overheads.  As for paying tax, no they are not. They are all using Bulgarian accountants or now outlawed managed service companies and paying the minimal amount of tax they can get away with.
Employers are trying to use this to devalue our worth and make us feel lucky we still have a job giving them the leverage to fuck us over for money and reduce our rates.
I say...... Fuck them, Fuck the government and Fuck anyone who dares to call me a racist. Give me Quality over quantity every time and just like getting the fuck out of Europe, sometimes, you've just got to have a bit of confidence in your ability to make the best out of an uncertain situation when you know you are being fucked over by remaining in your current one.


Good on you mate, good on you......your post isnt racist to me.........it is the head sheds that have engineered the situation for their own needs & while yes a little bit of integration is acceptable what they are doing in places is making them actually completely foreign which in itself isnt actually all that bad if you are servicing a foreign customer but i still doubt that this is the case albeit we all know that migration has hit unnoficial highs it is still the minority...surely there are more british born using these services than non british born?.....so why should the minority control..........the real reason is like you say......to drive down your wages & who knows maybe they can retire a few years early...to me it is that simple....wankers being in control trying to better themselves while the rest of us fight & pick up the pieces.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 04 May 2016, 09:40:36 pm
Fuck sake I thought this a party political broadcast then.  :z


Just to lighten it up a bit, I off out down the coast on the FZS 600 tomoz. The weather look good so a run to the beach dip the old toes.


Whats the difference between a drum and a wank......................
...................................................................................
...................................................................................
You can beat a drum.  :rolleyes :eek :oops
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 04 May 2016, 10:18:32 pm
 :rollin :rollin :rollin good on ya tommy
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 04 May 2016, 10:19:44 pm
Fuck London it's a shit hole whoever is in it.  :z


Just to lighten it up a bit, I off out down the coast on the FZS 600 refugee wagon tomoz, get a few in my new Givi top box,  The weather look good so a tip run to the beach dip the old toes, steal a few jobs.


Whats the difference between a drum and a wank......................
...................................................................................
...................................................................................
You can beat a drum.  :rolleyes :eek :oops


Well said Tommy, you got my vote mate :smokin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 04 May 2016, 10:35:27 pm
I admit it was a bit of a vent but I make no apologies Tommy. If I was retired it would probably bore me too but then I've always been a selfish bastard  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 05 May 2016, 11:55:05 am
Took it in to pass it's MOT  :D


All ready for Europe now  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: HarryHornby on 05 May 2016, 05:01:29 pm
I went out for a ride with Dazza to Headcorn Airfield.  Went down some cracking roads and I even managed to get a lick on round the twisties, I must be gaining confidence  :)


While we were watching the planes another Fazer turned up, a chap called Phil, nice chap.  He should be introducing himself on here soon and joining us for some LOFO rideouts.  :thumbup


While we were chatting we even got our own acrobatic display for about 20 minutes.


A cracking afternoon out.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 05 May 2016, 05:59:21 pm
Washed it and then cleaned and lubed the chain. Also cleaned and greased the stands as they were getting a bit stiff
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dickturpin on 05 May 2016, 09:17:40 pm
A run up the East coast from Teesside to Newcastle.... Lovely sunny and warm day.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 05 May 2016, 09:36:03 pm
I went out for a ride with Dazza to Headcorn Airfield.  Went down some cracking roads and I even managed to get a lick on round the twisties, I must be gaining confidence  :)


While we were watching the planes another Fazer turned up, a chap called Phil, nice chap.  He should be introducing himself on here soon and joining us for some LOFO rideouts.  :thumbup


While we were chatting we even got our own acrobatic display for about 20 minutes.


A cracking afternoon out.

Nice little run out Mr Hornby, sometimes a couple or three hours is all you need to get your fix.
 
And I noticed you were getting a lick on too, I normally have to wait a lot longer.  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: joebloggs on 06 May 2016, 02:05:06 pm
Took the fuel tank for some small modifications.....cough........and the SRAD top yoke is having the ignition switch mount milled off............Not looking like it's going to be on the road anytime soon
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MMCMME on 06 May 2016, 05:44:06 pm
Nice run over to the sunny Teesside coast with the Mrs for some chips and a cuppa.

First time she's been pillion on a bike and first time Iv had someone on the back. Interesting afternoon :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 06 May 2016, 06:54:30 pm
Rode it to Riders of Bristol and back .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: matt7chunk on 07 May 2016, 09:19:20 am
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/1ff165c9fe7d384c59714538f5214fe3.jpg) I've done over 700 miles since I passed my mod 2 last week and I love the fazer,  runs and rides beautifully,  still learning though and trying to get my cornering better each ride,  any tips?



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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 07 May 2016, 04:00:58 pm
Rode it. Still getting used to it again after fitting the R6 shock, definately able to chuck it into a corner more now, it's great :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 07 May 2016, 04:29:53 pm
Rode it. Still getting used to it again after fitting the R6 shock, definately able to chuck it into a corner more now, it's great :)
I noticed that after my recent chain & sprocket set and new front springs were changed over, now riding the bike I'm not sure if the gears are right, seem to have to go through the box quite fast but it could just be me getting used to complete new set up compared to what I had :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 07 May 2016, 04:52:36 pm
I also noticed that when I ride my 600 Foxeye 2003 (That the very very fast Silver Model) with the good lady on the back the bike is much much slower, I also hear a really strange banging sound if we go above about 65mph, the banging sound is coming from the back of my skid lid, almost sounds like someone is thumping it trying to make the bike go slower, never happens when its just me I can get it up to 135 + and it never make a sound, I need to look into that. :lol


Sunbathed in the back garden yesterday, have a garden that is not overlooked, so got all my kit off and like a fucking idiot fell asleep my little weiner now looks like a shriveled cocktail sausage, it was never something to shout about at the best of times, but, as I'm 69 now those best of times are long gone. :'(


Mrs and I went out for a run around on the bike this afternoon only about 40 miles along the south Downs out to Winchester, don't that oil seed rape stink also make my eyes sore but not a sore as my weiner, lol.
Better get out on the patio now and remove the dead bodies off my fairing, fork legs and radiator cover. Mind you most of the dead insects are on the back of the bike when the wife is with me, it's just that they misjudge it as they overtake me. :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 07 May 2016, 05:25:27 pm



Sunbathed in the back garden yesterday, have a garden that is not overlooked, so got all my kit off and like a fucking idiot fell asleep my little weiner now looks like a shriveled cocktail sausage, it was never something to shout about at the best of times, but, as I'm 69 now those best of times are long gone. :'(



TOO. MUCH. INFORMATION!  Can we go back to politics? Please?! :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 07 May 2016, 05:58:06 pm
([url]http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/1ff165c9fe7d384c59714538f5214fe3.jpg[/url]) I've done over 700 miles since I passed my mod 2 last week and I love the fazer,  runs and rides beautifully,  still learning though and trying to get my cornering better each ride,  any tips?



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The info written below is my opinion only and you can choose to take notice or ignore it, you makes you own decisions and therefore it is your responsibility.

IN MY OPINION:
The biggest mistake when cornering on a bike is panic, your coming into a long sweeping bend, you look down at you clock fuck 75mphI've overcooked it, you tighten up your whole body in a panic and grip the bars almost crushing them oval, you have now got no control of the bike at all, your shoulders are locked up in blind panic. Two things are likely to happen, you either run wide hoping you hit nothing (not likely at them speeds) or you hit the brakes, either course of action is going to end in tears.

Modern motorcycles and and modern tyres are not likely to let you down on bends, you can crank most motorcycle over much further than you can imagine or believe. Of course there is cow shit and gravel on bends along country roads so you need to be aware and try to anticipate what might be around a bend.
You are entering a bend, don't focus on the road 40 or 50 yards in front of you look ahead to where the road disappears around the bend out of your sight, keep looking around the bend and you will see the point that the bend starts to straighten out, slowly roll the throttle on through out the remainder of the bend you are now in control and the bike is under power being driven out of the bend.

If you feel you have overcooked it on a bend the worse thing you can do is panic and chop the throttle shut and/or hit the brakes, trust your bike and your ability (as long as you have decent tyres) I would say that 99 percent of the time you will make it around the bend, push down on the bars and slowly roll the throttle on powering out out of the bend and you will have a monster smile on your face and a new found love of your steed. Panic, brake and chop the throttle the bike will stand up and 99 percent chance you will come off, heading for some serious gravel rash and expensive repairs.


The GP boys go over and scratch knees, elbows and occasionally bars on the track, I know the Fazers are not GP bikes' but they will crank over much further than most riders ever push them, the reason most riders come off and I include myself in this is because they panic and that fear immobilizes you.

My advice would be enjoy your bike, experiment with riding techniques ie: employ a loose riding grip, relax you will feel less bumps and it is far less fatiguing.
Understand the principles of counter steering and have faith in your bike, a motorcycle moving at speed naturally wants to stand up and go in a straight line, the wheels want follow each other, let go of the bars and your bike will want to travel in a straight line, just watch the racers as they cross the line at 120mph plus waving their arms above their heads giving clenched fists to the crowds, straight line.
Ride within your comfort zone for a while, and, as you feel a little more confident push yourself a little, that is how you improve, otherwise your comfort zone is stationary.

I don't ride anywhere near as hard as I used to, I recognise that at my age I don't bounce so freely anymore.
The 600 Fazer is a great choice of bike, it truly is a great all rounder whether commuting, touring or scratching down county lanes, I am thinking about getting a Gen1 1,000cc, but my baby Fazer stays because its so versatile and I love it.
Especially as it a really, really fast SILVER one.    :lol          
   
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 07 May 2016, 06:02:46 pm



Sunbathed in the back garden yesterday, have a garden that is not overlooked, so got all my kit off and like a fucking idiot fell asleep my little weiner now looks like a shriveled cocktail sausage, it was never something to shout about at the best of times, but, as I'm 69 now those best of times are long gone. :'(

LOL! OK sorry about that


TOO. MUCH. INFORMATION!  Can we go back to politics? Please?! :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 07 May 2016, 06:22:40 pm



Sunbathed in the back garden yesterday, have a garden that is not overlooked, so got all my kit off and like a fucking idiot fell asleep my little weiner now looks like a shriveled cocktail sausage, it was never something to shout about at the best of times, but, as I'm 69 now those best of times are long gone. :'(

LOL! OK sorry about that


TOO. MUCH. INFORMATION!  Can we go back to politics? Please?! :lol


I will try again I agree much to much information, you haven't got a little plaster have you?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 07 May 2016, 06:35:23 pm


I will try again I agree much to much information, you haven't got a little plaster have you?


Sorry, nothing that small  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 07 May 2016, 06:39:20 pm


I will try again I agree much to much information, you haven't got a little plaster have you?


Sorry, nothing that small  :lol


Not even one of those old fashioned corn plasters you know the one with the 7mm hole in it  :'(
[size=78%] [/size]
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: matt7chunk on 07 May 2016, 07:10:28 pm
([url]http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/1ff165c9fe7d384c59714538f5214fe3.jpg[/url]) I've done over 700 miles since I passed my mod 2 last week and I love the fazer,  runs and rides beautifully,  still learning though and trying to get my cornering better each ride,  any tips?



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The info written below is my opinion only and you can choose to take notice or ignore it, you makes you own decisions and therefore it is your responsibility.

IN MY OPINION:
The biggest mistake when cornering on a bike is panic, your coming into a long sweeping bend, you look down at you clock fuck 75mphI've overcooked it, you tighten up your whole body in a panic and grip the bars almost crushing them oval, you have now got no control of the bike at all, your shoulders are locked up in blind panic. Two things are likely to happen, you either run wide hoping you hit nothing (not likely at them speeds) or you hit the brakes, either course of action is going to end in tears.

Modern motorcycles and and modern tyres are not likely to let you down on bends, you can crank most motorcycle over much further than you can imagine or believe. Of course there is cow shit and gravel on bends along country roads so you need to be aware and try to anticipate what might be around a bend.
You are entering a bend, don't focus on the road 40 or 50 yards in front of you look ahead to where the road disappears around the bend out of your sight, keep looking around the bend and you will see the point that the bend starts to straighten out, slowly roll the throttle on through out the remainder of the bend you are now in control and the bike is under power being driven out of the bend.

If you feel you have overcooked it on a bend the worse thing you can do is panic and chop the throttle shut and/or hit the brakes, trust your bike and your ability (as long as you have decent tyres) I would say that 99 percent of the time you will make it around the bend, push down on the bars and slowly roll the throttle on powering out out of the bend and you will have a monster smile on your face and a new found love of your steed. Panic, brake and chop the throttle the bike will stand up and 99 percent chance you will come off, heading for some serious gravel rash and expensive repairs.


The GP boys go over and scratch knees, elbows and occasionally bars on the track, I know the Fazers are not GP bikes' but they will crank over much further than most riders ever push them, the reason most riders come off and I include myself in this is because they panic and that fear immobilizes you.

My advice would be enjoy your bike, experiment with riding techniques ie: employ a loose riding grip, relax you will feel less bumps and it is far less fatiguing.
Understand the principles of counter steering and have faith in your bike, a motorcycle moving at speed naturally wants to stand up and go in a straight line, the wheels want follow each other, let go of the bars and your bike will want to travel in a straight line, just watch the racers as they cross the line at 120mph plus waving their arms above their heads giving clenched fists to the crowds, straight line.
Ride within your comfort zone for a while, and, as you feel a little more confident push yourself a little, that is how you improve, otherwise your comfort zone is stationary.

I don't ride anywhere near as hard as I used to, I recognise that at my age I don't bounce so freely anymore.
The 600 Fazer is a great choice of bike, it truly is a great all rounder whether commuting, touring or scratching down county lanes, I am thinking about getting a Gen1 1,000cc, but my baby Fazer stays because its so versatile and I love it.
Especially as it a really, really fast SILVER one.    :lol          
   

Thanks Tommy,  great info there,  I'm definitely getting better and having more faith in the bike,  only passed a week ago and learning every time I ride,  great bike and great weather atm :)  ride safe

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 07 May 2016, 08:34:35 pm
([url]http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/1ff165c9fe7d384c59714538f5214fe3.jpg[/url]) I've done over 700 miles since I passed my mod 2 last week and I love the fazer,  runs and rides beautifully,  still learning though and trying to get my cornering better each ride,  any tips?



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The info written below is my opinion only and you can choose to take notice or ignore it, you makes you own decisions and therefore it is your responsibility.

IN MY OPINION:
The biggest mistake when cornering on a bike is panic, your coming into a long sweeping bend, you look down at you clock fuck 75mphI've overcooked it, you tighten up your whole body in a panic and grip the bars almost crushing them oval, you have now got no control of the bike at all, your shoulders are locked up in blind panic. Two things are likely to happen, you either run wide hoping you hit nothing (not likely at them speeds) or you hit the brakes, either course of action is going to end in tears.

Modern motorcycles and and modern tyres are not likely to let you down on bends, you can crank most motorcycle over much further than you can imagine or believe. Of course there is cow shit and gravel on bends along country roads so you need to be aware and try to anticipate what might be around a bend.
You are entering a bend, don't focus on the road 40 or 50 yards in front of you look ahead to where the road disappears around the bend out of your sight, keep looking around the bend and you will see the point that the bend starts to straighten out, slowly roll the throttle on through out the remainder of the bend you are now in control and the bike is under power being driven out of the bend.

If you feel you have overcooked it on a bend the worse thing you can do is panic and chop the throttle shut and/or hit the brakes, trust your bike and your ability (as long as you have decent tyres) I would say that 99 percent of the time you will make it around the bend, push down on the bars and slowly roll the throttle on powering out out of the bend and you will have a monster smile on your face and a new found love of your steed. Panic, brake and chop the throttle the bike will stand up and 99 percent chance you will come off, heading for some serious gravel rash and expensive repairs.


The GP boys go over and scratch knees, elbows and occasionally bars on the track, I know the Fazers are not GP bikes' but they will crank over much further than most riders ever push them, the reason most riders come off and I include myself in this is because they panic and that fear immobilizes you.

My advice would be enjoy your bike, experiment with riding techniques ie: employ a loose riding grip, relax you will feel less bumps and it is far less fatiguing.
Understand the principles of counter steering and have faith in your bike, a motorcycle moving at speed naturally wants to stand up and go in a straight line, the wheels want follow each other, let go of the bars and your bike will want to travel in a straight line, just watch the racers as they cross the line at 120mph plus waving their arms above their heads giving clenched fists to the crowds, straight line.
Ride within your comfort zone for a while, and, as you feel a little more confident push yourself a little, that is how you improve, otherwise your comfort zone is stationary.

I don't ride anywhere near as hard as I used to, I recognise that at my age I don't bounce so freely anymore.
The 600 Fazer is a great choice of bike, it truly is a great all rounder whether commuting, touring or scratching down county lanes, I am thinking about getting a Gen1 1,000cc, but my baby Fazer stays because its so versatile and I love it.
Especially as it a really, really fast SILVER one.    :lol          
   

Thanks Tommy,  great info there,  I'm definitely getting better and having more faith in the bike,  only passed a week ago and learning every time I ride,  great bike and great weather atm :)  ride safe

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Hey a hold of Keith codes twist of the wrist 2. A lot of what Tommy has mentioned is in it but it's worth a read anyway (think there's a film of it as well if your a lazy fecker :lol) might even be on YouTube
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: joebloggs on 08 May 2016, 12:20:55 am
([url]http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/1ff165c9fe7d384c59714538f5214fe3.jpg[/url]) I've done over 700 miles since I passed my mod 2 last week and I love the fazer,  runs and rides beautifully,  still learning though and trying to get my cornering better each ride,  any tips?



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The info written below is my opinion only and you can choose to take notice or ignore it, you makes you own decisions and therefore it is your responsibility.

IN MY OPINION:
The biggest mistake when cornering on a bike is panic, your coming into a long sweeping bend, you look down at you clock fuck 75mphI've overcooked it, you tighten up your whole body in a panic and grip the bars almost crushing them oval, you have now got no control of the bike at all, your shoulders are locked up in blind panic. Two things are likely to happen, you either run wide hoping you hit nothing (not likely at them speeds) or you hit the brakes, either course of action is going to end in tears.

Modern motorcycles and and modern tyres are not likely to let you down on bends, you can crank most motorcycle over much further than you can imagine or believe. Of course there is cow shit and gravel on bends along country roads so you need to be aware and try to anticipate what might be around a bend.
You are entering a bend, don't focus on the road 40 or 50 yards in front of you look ahead to where the road disappears around the bend out of your sight, keep looking around the bend and you will see the point that the bend starts to straighten out, slowly roll the throttle on through out the remainder of the bend you are now in control and the bike is under power being driven out of the bend.

If you feel you have overcooked it on a bend the worse thing you can do is panic and chop the throttle shut and/or hit the brakes, trust your bike and your ability (as long as you have decent tyres) I would say that 99 percent of the time you will make it around the bend, push down on the bars and slowly roll the throttle on powering out out of the bend and you will have a monster smile on your face and a new found love of your steed. Panic, brake and chop the throttle the bike will stand up and 99 percent chance you will come off, heading for some serious gravel rash and expensive repairs.


The GP boys go over and scratch knees, elbows and occasionally bars on the track, I know the Fazers are not GP bikes' but they will crank over much further than most riders ever push them, the reason most riders come off and I include myself in this is because they panic and that fear immobilizes you.

My advice would be enjoy your bike, experiment with riding techniques ie: employ a loose riding grip, relax you will feel less bumps and it is far less fatiguing.
Understand the principles of counter steering and have faith in your bike, a motorcycle moving at speed naturally wants to stand up and go in a straight line, the wheels want follow each other, let go of the bars and your bike will want to travel in a straight line, just watch the racers as they cross the line at 120mph plus waving their arms above their heads giving clenched fists to the crowds, straight line.
Ride within your comfort zone for a while, and, as you feel a little more confident push yourself a little, that is how you improve, otherwise your comfort zone is stationary.

I don't ride anywhere near as hard as I used to, I recognise that at my age I don't bounce so freely anymore.
The 600 Fazer is a great choice of bike, it truly is a great all rounder whether commuting, touring or scratching down county lanes, I am thinking about getting a Gen1 1,000cc, but my baby Fazer stays because its so versatile and I love it.
Especially as it a really, really fast SILVER one.    :lol          
   

Thanks Tommy,  great info there,  I'm definitely getting better and having more faith in the bike,  only passed a week ago and learning every time I ride,  great bike and great weather atm :)  ride safe

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Hey a hold of Keith codes twist of the wrist 2. A lot of what Tommy has mentioned is in it but it's worth a read anyway (think there's a film of it as well if your a lazy fecker :lol ) might even be on YouTube


I agree with the above but one thing I would suggest is getting used to the feel of braking in a corner, don't go grabbing a handful of front brake but just as you start tipping into a corner gently apply the front brake, just enough so you can feel it start to lift the front (front brake will try to stand the bike up) keep the brake on and pull the bike down, when you reach the apex slowly release the brake at the same time adding power.

I know I'm going to take some flack for the above statement but I personally believe its important to feel how the bike reacts in certain situations and if you ever do feel you have far to much speed to make the turn you will hopefully understand how to counteract the force generated by your brakes so you can stop the bike running wide and make the turn before running out of road
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 08 May 2016, 08:42:06 am
([url]http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/1ff165c9fe7d384c59714538f5214fe3.jpg[/url]) I've done over 700 miles since I passed my mod 2 last week and I love the fazer,  runs and rides beautifully,  still learning though and trying to get my cornering better each ride,  any tips?



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The info written below is my opinion only and you can choose to take notice or ignore it, you makes you own decisions and therefore it is your responsibility.

IN MY OPINION:
The biggest mistake when cornering on a bike is panic, your coming into a long sweeping bend, you look down at you clock fuck 75mphI've overcooked it, you tighten up your whole body in a panic and grip the bars almost crushing them oval, you have now got no control of the bike at all, your shoulders are locked up in blind panic. Two things are likely to happen, you either run wide hoping you hit nothing (not likely at them speeds) or you hit the brakes, either course of action is going to end in tears.

Modern motorcycles and and modern tyres are not likely to let you down on bends, you can crank most motorcycle over much further than you can imagine or believe. Of course there is cow shit and gravel on bends along country roads so you need to be aware and try to anticipate what might be around a bend.
You are entering a bend, don't focus on the road 40 or 50 yards in front of you look ahead to where the road disappears around the bend out of your sight, keep looking around the bend and you will see the point that the bend starts to straighten out, slowly roll the throttle on through out the remainder of the bend you are now in control and the bike is under power being driven out of the bend.

If you feel you have overcooked it on a bend the worse thing you can do is panic and chop the throttle shut and/or hit the brakes, trust your bike and your ability (as long as you have decent tyres) I would say that 99 percent of the time you will make it around the bend, push down on the bars and slowly roll the throttle on powering out out of the bend and you will have a monster smile on your face and a new found love of your steed. Panic, brake and chop the throttle the bike will stand up and 99 percent chance you will come off, heading for some serious gravel rash and expensive repairs.


The GP boys go over and scratch knees, elbows and occasionally bars on the track, I know the Fazers are not GP bikes' but they will crank over much further than most riders ever push them, the reason most riders come off and I include myself in this is because they panic and that fear immobilizes you.

My advice would be enjoy your bike, experiment with riding techniques ie: employ a loose riding grip, relax you will feel less bumps and it is far less fatiguing.
Understand the principles of counter steering and have faith in your bike, a motorcycle moving at speed naturally wants to stand up and go in a straight line, the wheels want follow each other, let go of the bars and your bike will want to travel in a straight line, just watch the racers as they cross the line at 120mph plus waving their arms above their heads giving clenched fists to the crowds, straight line.
Ride within your comfort zone for a while, and, as you feel a little more confident push yourself a little, that is how you improve, otherwise your comfort zone is stationary.

I don't ride anywhere near as hard as I used to, I recognise that at my age I don't bounce so freely anymore.
The 600 Fazer is a great choice of bike, it truly is a great all rounder whether commuting, touring or scratching down county lanes, I am thinking about getting a Gen1 1,000cc, but my baby Fazer stays because its so versatile and I love it.
Especially as it a really, really fast SILVER one.    :lol          
   

Thanks Tommy,  great info there,  I'm definitely getting better and having more faith in the bike,  only passed a week ago and learning every time I ride,  great bike and great weather atm :)  ride safe

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Hey a hold of Keith codes twist of the wrist 2. A lot of what Tommy has mentioned is in it but it's worth a read anyway (think there's a film of it as well if your a lazy fecker :lol ) might even be on YouTube


I agree with the above but one thing I would suggest is getting used to the feel of braking in a corner, don't go grabbing a handful of front brake but just as you start tipping into a corner gently apply the front brake, just enough so you can feel it start to lift the front (front brake will try to stand the bike up) keep the brake on and pull the bike down, when you reach the apex slowly release the brake at the same time adding power.

I know I'm going to take some flack for the above statement but I personally believe its important to feel how the bike reacts in certain situations and if you ever do feel you have far to much speed to make the turn you will hopefully understand how to counteract the force generated by your brakes so you can stop the bike running wide and make the turn before running out of road



All of the above is great advice, that I'm having to relearn as well. I had almost a year off the bike due to a knee injury and have pretty much lost my confidence. Last week I overcooked it into a left hander, froze, ran wide and blind into the oncoming lane. Thank fuck it was 4.15am and no-one was coming!


This is the best £325 I ever spent since passing my test three years ago:
http://www.circuitbasedtraining.co.uk/courses/advanced-cornering-mallory-325 (http://www.circuitbasedtraining.co.uk/courses/advanced-cornering-mallory-325)


Sean there taught me all of the above, including emergency braking at 60mph round a bend, giving me the confidence to know what to do should the worst happen.
I know I'm going to have to go again so will book sometime this summer.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 08 May 2016, 01:16:48 pm
I've done over 700 miles since I passed my mod 2 last week and I love the fazer,  runs and rides beautifully,  still learning though and trying to get my cornering better each ride,  any tips?


Here's an excellent document with some very good advice on improving your cornering: www.fema-online.eu/uploads/documents/vehicle%20aspects/Full%20Control_low%20res.pdf (http://www.fema-online.eu/uploads/documents/vehicle%20aspects/Full%20Control_low%20res.pdf)

Most important thing is to learn to read the "Limit Point". When you approach a right-hand bend, look at where the left side of the road appears to meet the right hand side as it curves.

If that point is coming towards you, you're going too fast and need to back off until it stays the same distance ahead of you. Keep it at that position until it starts to extend away from you, then you can accelerate.

If you have to brake in a bend, it's far better to use the rear as that will tend to drag you into the turn, whereas the front brake makes the bike much more inclined to stand up.

Also remember to grip the bike with your thighs, that pushes your feet down on the pegs, lowers your centre of gravity and engages your core so your shoulders and elbows drop which will make steering much easier.

Finally, practice Counter Steering. You do it automatically, you just don't realise it, but when you go into a bend, pushing on the right hand bar will actually make the bike lean in to the right (there are some very good videos on this), if you start to over-cook a bend, push with the *inside* hand and *LOOK* where you want to go, the bike will follow (if you look at the hedge, that's where you'll end up...)

PS when you get a few more miles under your belt, look for your local IAM, RoSPA or Bikesafe for some advanced training, it's well worth it :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Cellarman on 08 May 2016, 01:53:39 pm
Serviced the Exup valve, I followed Mikes guide on Pat's site, glad I did as I wouldn't of known about the spacer on the end of the valve that had fallen off of the spindle into the collector box
Cheers Mike :kiss
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: matt7chunk on 08 May 2016, 02:25:17 pm
Went for a jolly with the  missus for her first pillion ride,  she loved it (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160508/745ce6e90cfecc07c4674c88c762e595.jpg)

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MMCMME on 08 May 2016, 04:13:44 pm
Nice blast round the Helmsley TT and back, taking advantage of this gorgeous weather.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 08 May 2016, 05:01:08 pm
Went to RAF Cosford for Midland Air Ambulance Bikefest fundraiser. Rode with about 100 bikes from Halesowen round the Black Country -the main ride was from Shrewsbury down the M54.
Wall to wall sunshine, thousands of bikes,stalls, music etc etc. Had enough by early afternoon & rode cross country to Bridgnorth for tea & cake @ Bikers Cafe, Quatford. Loads out on the roads today.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 08 May 2016, 08:06:31 pm

Went to RAF Cosford


Did I tell you I did my RAF trade training there?  :lol

Rode it to Fort William, along many great roads, some of them twice! Now in the Cruachan Hotel having a well earned cuppa  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 08 May 2016, 08:42:59 pm
Rode it to Fort William, along many great roads, some of them twice! Now in the Cruachan Hotel having a well earned cuppa  :D
Might of passed each other at some point today :)
Went for a run with the mate.....
Glasgow, Aberfoyle, Callander, Tyndrum,
Inveraray, Arrochar, Glasgow
190+ miles with great weather and good banter, Pity there were loads of cops around but we behaved :)
Stopped at Tyndrum to see the Ducatti stand and have a bite to eat.

You picked a cracking day for it, safe riding :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 08 May 2016, 10:09:16 pm
I didn't see any 600 Fazers at Inverary, but I did see this slow blue 1000, with the rare Powerbronze fairing lowers (as if they'd make it any faster  :rollin )



(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN3091_zps5gfx6kjx.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN3091_zps5gfx6kjx.jpg.html)


Sinto, headed to Skye tomorrow, then Ullapool via Applecross etc the day after. Not sure whether to book another night from then, or do the return in one hit. Looks like the weather's good for a couple more days yet  :D
I don't know how many miles I've done today, haven't checked, but I did Loch Lomond shore twice, cos I meant to go over Glen Douglas but got so carried away I forgot about it and had to turn back  :lol  Then I ended up at Inverary twice cos I didn't check the map properly  :lol


So, taking the average ( :rolleyes ), I did Glen Douglas, Rest & be Thankful, Inverary, Loch Awe (B840), Glen Orchy (foccin MX track!), Glen Coe and to FW.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 08 May 2016, 10:37:37 pm
I didn't see any 600 Fazers at Inverary, but I did see this slow blue 1000, with the rare Powerbronze fairing lowers (as if they'd make it any faster  :rollin )



([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN3091_zps5gfx6kjx.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN3091_zps5gfx6kjx.jpg.html[/url])


Sinto, headed to Skye tomorrow, then Ullapool via Applecross etc the day after. Not sure whether to book another night from then, or do the return in one hit. Looks like the weather's good for a couple more days yet  :D
I don't know how many miles I've done today, haven't checked, but I did Loch Lomond shore twice, cos I meant to go over Glen Douglas but got so carried away I forgot about it and had to turn back  :lol  Then I ended up at Inverary twice cos I didn't check the map properly  :lol


So, taking the average ( :rolleyes ), I did Glen Douglas, Rest & be Thankful, Inverary, Loch Awe (B840), Glen Orchy (foccin MX track!), Glen Coe and to FW.


Never saw that slow :faz as I was going too fast on my red one :rollin

Yeah that sort of mistake will add the miles up but I'm sure you weren't disappointed :lol

If you get the chance on the way down, head to Arrochar only 2 miles! (turning right at the hotel junction) from the Loch Lomond  (A82/A83 junction) then take the A814, 500 yards after you pass the police station on left in Arrochar take the left turn so water is on your right, (awesome road, twisty, smooth, humps etc, no lane markings but it's a single carriageway), brings you out at a roundabout near the Naval Base  (Faslane) then head for BALLOCH (1st roundabout turn left, 2nd roundabout turn left)  you'll be then on the military road which I think you'll like too. At the end of this road, turn right and your back on the A82 heading to Glasgow.
This will probably add about an extra 30/45mins on your trip, but you'll be well pleased if you can fit it in, it's two of the best roads in that area and we'll worth the chance to do them. :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 09 May 2016, 11:03:29 am
([url]http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/1ff165c9fe7d384c59714538f5214fe3.jpg[/url]) I've done over 700 miles since I passed my mod 2 last week and I love the fazer,  runs and rides beautifully,  still learning though and trying to get my cornering better each ride,  any tips?



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The info written below is my opinion only and you can choose to take notice or ignore it, you makes you own decisions and therefore it is your responsibility.

IN MY OPINION:
The biggest mistake when cornering on a bike is panic, your coming into a long sweeping bend, you look down at you clock fuck 75mphI've overcooked it, you tighten up your whole body in a panic and grip the bars almost crushing them oval, you have now got no control of the bike at all, your shoulders are locked up in blind panic. Two things are likely to happen, you either run wide hoping you hit nothing (not likely at them speeds) or you hit the brakes, either course of action is going to end in tears.

Modern motorcycles and and modern tyres are not likely to let you down on bends, you can crank most motorcycle over much further than you can imagine or believe. Of course there is cow shit and gravel on bends along country roads so you need to be aware and try to anticipate what might be around a bend.
You are entering a bend, don't focus on the road 40 or 50 yards in front of you look ahead to where the road disappears around the bend out of your sight, keep looking around the bend and you will see the point that the bend starts to straighten out, slowly roll the throttle on through out the remainder of the bend you are now in control and the bike is under power being driven out of the bend.

If you feel you have overcooked it on a bend the worse thing you can do is panic and chop the throttle shut and/or hit the brakes, trust your bike and your ability (as long as you have decent tyres) I would say that 99 percent of the time you will make it around the bend, push down on the bars and slowly roll the throttle on powering out out of the bend and you will have a monster smile on your face and a new found love of your steed. Panic, brake and chop the throttle the bike will stand up and 99 percent chance you will come off, heading for some serious gravel rash and expensive repairs.


The GP boys go over and scratch knees, elbows and occasionally bars on the track, I know the Fazers are not GP bikes' but they will crank over much further than most riders ever push them, the reason most riders come off and I include myself in this is because they panic and that fear immobilizes you.

My advice would be enjoy your bike, experiment with riding techniques ie: employ a loose riding grip, relax you will feel less bumps and it is far less fatiguing.
Understand the principles of counter steering and have faith in your bike, a motorcycle moving at speed naturally wants to stand up and go in a straight line, the wheels want follow each other, let go of the bars and your bike will want to travel in a straight line, just watch the racers as they cross the line at 120mph plus waving their arms above their heads giving clenched fists to the crowds, straight line.
Ride within your comfort zone for a while, and, as you feel a little more confident push yourself a little, that is how you improve, otherwise your comfort zone is stationary.

I don't ride anywhere near as hard as I used to, I recognise that at my age I don't bounce so freely anymore.
The 600 Fazer is a great choice of bike, it truly is a great all rounder whether commuting, touring or scratching down county lanes, I am thinking about getting a Gen1 1,000cc, but my baby Fazer stays because its so versatile and I love it.
Especially as it a really, really fast SILVER one.    :lol          
   

Thanks Tommy,  great info there,  I'm definitely getting better and having more faith in the bike,  only passed a week ago and learning every time I ride,  great bike and great weather atm :)  ride safe

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Hey a hold of Keith codes twist of the wrist 2. A lot of what Tommy has mentioned is in it but it's worth a read anyway (think there's a film of it as well if your a lazy fecker :lol ) might even be on YouTube


I agree with the above but one thing I would suggest is getting used to the feel of braking in a corner, don't go grabbing a handful of front brake but just as you start tipping into a corner gently apply the front brake, just enough so you can feel it start to lift the front (front brake will try to stand the bike up) keep the brake on and pull the bike down, when you reach the apex slowly release the brake at the same time adding power.

I know I'm going to take some flack for the above statement but I personally believe its important to feel how the bike reacts in certain situations and if you ever do feel you have far to much speed to make the turn you will hopefully understand how to counteract the force generated by your brakes so you can stop the bike running wide and make the turn before running out of road



All of the above is great advice, that I'm having to relearn as well. I had almost a year off the bike due to a knee injury and have pretty much lost my confidence. Last week I overcooked it into a left hander, froze, ran wide and blind into the oncoming lane. Thank fuck it was 4.15am and no-one was coming!


This is the best £325 I ever spent since passing my test three years ago:
[url]http://www.circuitbasedtraining.co.uk/courses/advanced-cornering-mallory-325[/url] ([url]http://www.circuitbasedtraining.co.uk/courses/advanced-cornering-mallory-325[/url])


Sean there taught me all of the above, including emergency braking at 60mph round a bend, giving me the confidence to know what to do should the worst happen.
I know I'm going to have to go again so will book sometime this summer.



Someone mentioned getting used to braking in a bend, I would suggest getting your braking done before the bend, a bike under braking stresses and loads it not stable, it upsets the dynamics and stability of the bike,
the loads shift from front wheel to back wheel and then back again making for instability . Plus the amount of rubber actually on the road when cranking over on a bend is minimal it's about the size of a credit card back and front not an ideal situation to be braking. If you really feel you overcooked it and its a sweeping bend and you have the time pick the bike up brake and lay it over again, don't brake once the bike is laid over it will tend to pick the bike back up causing you to run wide. If you can you would be better off relaxing into it look around the bend pick the moment the bend starts to straighten out and roll the throttle on all the way round the bend (I don't mean gun it, but keep the power slowly going on) the bikes geometry remains stable.
I know lots of guys have their own technique of riding but braking whilst in a bend will end in disaster, counter steer and lean your body into the bens as well as the bike, you body will act as an air brake and help you around the bend.
I have seen guys hooning along and get to a bend lean the bike over and then lean their body the opposite direction WTF is that about.


Ride safe and enjoy the freedom. Keep the greasy side down.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 09 May 2016, 01:25:21 pm
I went to Moto-R in Ruthin to pick something up, then over to Cerrigydrudion and Bala lake for a coffee and food.Returned via Corwen, Ruthin, Nant y Garth pass. Only a short ride, 85 miles, but I had to get back early today.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 09 May 2016, 03:18:37 pm
Rode it to work. Now I mate well ride it home and just keep on going up the A82 for a wee ride out. Sounds good to me :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 09 May 2016, 06:06:43 pm
Went a wee run up the lochside and over glen Douglas before coming back trough Helensburgh. Just a wee 50 mile jaunt. Cracking weather:

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Hope we get more nights like it :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 09 May 2016, 09:38:44 pm
Today, a circuit of Sunart and Moidart, then to Skye. Currently in a B&B in Kyleakin.


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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: matt7chunk on 09 May 2016, 09:51:15 pm
Today, a circuit of Sunart and Moidart, then to Skye. Currently in a B&B in Kyleakin.


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Wow that looks beautiful,  gonna have to book some time off work next summer for a couple of weeks riding around that area,   long way from the good old East anglia

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 09 May 2016, 10:15:15 pm
Went a wee run up the lochside and over glen Douglas before coming back trough Helensburgh. Just a wee 50 mile jaunt. Cracking weather:

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Hope we get more nights like it :)

Aye ye cannae beat what's on yer doorstep :)

Today, a circuit of Sunart and Moidart, then to Skye. Currently in a B&B in Kyleakin.


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Absolutely lovely up there, done that route a few years back on the GS1200, wait till you head to Applecross, you'll be really impressed with the views from the top of the Applecross road.
Enjoy :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 09 May 2016, 11:48:51 pm
ah christ those pics are killin me ,,what id to to be there now in the sun,,aesome up aroud there ,,gotta get back this summer for a tour
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: joebloggs on 10 May 2016, 06:01:24 am
([url]http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/1ff165c9fe7d384c59714538f5214fe3.jpg[/url]) I've done over 700 miles since I passed my mod 2 last week and I love the fazer,  runs and rides beautifully,  still learning though and trying to get my cornering better each ride,  any tips?



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The info written below is my opinion only and you can choose to take notice or ignore it, you makes you own decisions and therefore it is your responsibility.

IN MY OPINION:
The biggest mistake when cornering on a bike is panic, your coming into a long sweeping bend, you look down at you clock fuck 75mphI've overcooked it, you tighten up your whole body in a panic and grip the bars almost crushing them oval, you have now got no control of the bike at all, your shoulders are locked up in blind panic. Two things are likely to happen, you either run wide hoping you hit nothing (not likely at them speeds) or you hit the brakes, either course of action is going to end in tears.

Modern motorcycles and and modern tyres are not likely to let you down on bends, you can crank most motorcycle over much further than you can imagine or believe. Of course there is cow shit and gravel on bends along country roads so you need to be aware and try to anticipate what might be around a bend.
You are entering a bend, don't focus on the road 40 or 50 yards in front of you look ahead to where the road disappears around the bend out of your sight, keep looking around the bend and you will see the point that the bend starts to straighten out, slowly roll the throttle on through out the remainder of the bend you are now in control and the bike is under power being driven out of the bend.

If you feel you have overcooked it on a bend the worse thing you can do is panic and chop the throttle shut and/or hit the brakes, trust your bike and your ability (as long as you have decent tyres) I would say that 99 percent of the time you will make it around the bend, push down on the bars and slowly roll the throttle on powering out out of the bend and you will have a monster smile on your face and a new found love of your steed. Panic, brake and chop the throttle the bike will stand up and 99 percent chance you will come off, heading for some serious gravel rash and expensive repairs.


The GP boys go over and scratch knees, elbows and occasionally bars on the track, I know the Fazers are not GP bikes' but they will crank over much further than most riders ever push them, the reason most riders come off and I include myself in this is because they panic and that fear immobilizes you.

My advice would be enjoy your bike, experiment with riding techniques ie: employ a loose riding grip, relax you will feel less bumps and it is far less fatiguing.
Understand the principles of counter steering and have faith in your bike, a motorcycle moving at speed naturally wants to stand up and go in a straight line, the wheels want follow each other, let go of the bars and your bike will want to travel in a straight line, just watch the racers as they cross the line at 120mph plus waving their arms above their heads giving clenched fists to the crowds, straight line.
Ride within your comfort zone for a while, and, as you feel a little more confident push yourself a little, that is how you improve, otherwise your comfort zone is stationary.

I don't ride anywhere near as hard as I used to, I recognise that at my age I don't bounce so freely anymore.
The 600 Fazer is a great choice of bike, it truly is a great all rounder whether commuting, touring or scratching down county lanes, I am thinking about getting a Gen1 1,000cc, but my baby Fazer stays because its so versatile and I love it.
Especially as it a really, really fast SILVER one.    :lol          
   

Thanks Tommy,  great info there,  I'm definitely getting better and having more faith in the bike,  only passed a week ago and learning every time I ride,  great bike and great weather atm :)  ride safe

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Hey a hold of Keith codes twist of the wrist 2. A lot of what Tommy has mentioned is in it but it's worth a read anyway (think there's a film of it as well if your a lazy fecker :lol ) might even be on YouTube


I agree with the above but one thing I would suggest is getting used to the feel of braking in a corner, don't go grabbing a handful of front brake but just as you start tipping into a corner gently apply the front brake, just enough so you can feel it start to lift the front (front brake will try to stand the bike up) keep the brake on and pull the bike down, when you reach the apex slowly release the brake at the same time adding power.

I know I'm going to take some flack for the above statement but I personally believe its important to feel how the bike reacts in certain situations and if you ever do feel you have far to much speed to make the turn you will hopefully understand how to counteract the force generated by your brakes so you can stop the bike running wide and make the turn before running out of road



All of the above is great advice, that I'm having to relearn as well. I had almost a year off the bike due to a knee injury and have pretty much lost my confidence. Last week I overcooked it into a left hander, froze, ran wide and blind into the oncoming lane. Thank fuck it was 4.15am and no-one was coming!


This is the best £325 I ever spent since passing my test three years ago:
[url]http://www.circuitbasedtraining.co.uk/courses/advanced-cornering-mallory-325[/url] ([url]http://www.circuitbasedtraining.co.uk/courses/advanced-cornering-mallory-325[/url])


Sean there taught me all of the above, including emergency braking at 60mph round a bend, giving me the confidence to know what to do should the worst happen.
I know I'm going to have to go again so will book sometime this summer.



Someone mentioned getting used to braking in a bend, I would suggest getting your braking done before the bend, a bike under braking stresses and loads it not stable, it upsets the dynamics and stability of the bike,
the loads shift from front wheel to back wheel and then back again making for instability . Plus the amount of rubber actually on the road when cranking over on a bend is minimal it's about the size of a credit card back and front not an ideal situation to be braking. If you really feel you overcooked it and its a sweeping bend and you have the time pick the bike up brake and lay it over again, don't brake once the bike is laid over it will tend to pick the bike back up causing you to run wide. If you can you would be better off relaxing into it look around the bend pick the moment the bend starts to straighten out and roll the throttle on all the way round the bend (I don't mean gun it, but keep the power slowly going on) the bikes geometry remains stable.
I know lots of guys have their own technique of riding but braking whilst in a bend will end in disaster, counter steer and lean your body into the bens as well as the bike, you body will act as an air brake and help you around the bend.
I have seen guys hooning along and get to a bend lean the bike over and then lean their body the opposite direction WTF is that about.


Ride safe and enjoy the freedom. Keep the greasy side down.

I suggested braking lightly on the way in so he would get a feel for how the bike responds to braking into a corner, if in the future he has to scrub off some speed where running wide isn't an option he will know what to expect.
I was on my x's RD125 years ago and got a puncture, didn't find out until I slowed down,luckily for a slow corner, was near a friends place so figured I could ride it there providing I kept my speed up, only problem with that theory was he lived at the end of a twisty back road. Every time I slowed the tyre would flaten and the front end would slide, bloody awful feeling to start but after a few corners I got my head around it and found with some opposite countersteer the tyre would grip. After this I found I could save front end slides, it became a reflex action, no panic, just pressure on the outside bar and hope the tyre grips sooner rather than later. Had some pant filling tankslappers once its gripped again.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 10 May 2016, 06:54:01 am
([url]http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/1ff165c9fe7d384c59714538f5214fe3.jpg[/url]) I've done over 700 miles since I passed my mod 2 last week and I love the fazer,  runs and rides beautifully,  still learning though and trying to get my cornering better each ride,  any tips?



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The info written below is my opinion only and you can choose to take notice or ignore it, you makes you own decisions and therefore it is your responsibility.

IN MY OPINION:
The biggest mistake when cornering on a bike is panic, your coming into a long sweeping bend, you look down at you clock fuck 75mphI've overcooked it, you tighten up your whole body in a panic and grip the bars almost crushing them oval, you have now got no control of the bike at all, your shoulders are locked up in blind panic. Two things are likely to happen, you either run wide hoping you hit nothing (not likely at them speeds) or you hit the brakes, either course of action is going to end in tears.

Modern motorcycles and and modern tyres are not likely to let you down on bends, you can crank most motorcycle over much further than you can imagine or believe. Of course there is cow shit and gravel on bends along country roads so you need to be aware and try to anticipate what might be around a bend.
You are entering a bend, don't focus on the road 40 or 50 yards in front of you look ahead to where the road disappears around the bend out of your sight, keep looking around the bend and you will see the point that the bend starts to straighten out, slowly roll the throttle on through out the remainder of the bend you are now in control and the bike is under power being driven out of the bend.

If you feel you have overcooked it on a bend the worse thing you can do is panic and chop the throttle shut and/or hit the brakes, trust your bike and your ability (as long as you have decent tyres) I would say that 99 percent of the time you will make it around the bend, push down on the bars and slowly roll the throttle on powering out out of the bend and you will have a monster smile on your face and a new found love of your steed. Panic, brake and chop the throttle the bike will stand up and 99 percent chance you will come off, heading for some serious gravel rash and expensive repairs.


The GP boys go over and scratch knees, elbows and occasionally bars on the track, I know the Fazers are not GP bikes' but they will crank over much further than most riders ever push them, the reason most riders come off and I include myself in this is because they panic and that fear immobilizes you.

My advice would be enjoy your bike, experiment with riding techniques ie: employ a loose riding grip, relax you will feel less bumps and it is far less fatiguing.
Understand the principles of counter steering and have faith in your bike, a motorcycle moving at speed naturally wants to stand up and go in a straight line, the wheels want follow each other, let go of the bars and your bike will want to travel in a straight line, just watch the racers as they cross the line at 120mph plus waving their arms above their heads giving clenched fists to the crowds, straight line.
Ride within your comfort zone for a while, and, as you feel a little more confident push yourself a little, that is how you improve, otherwise your comfort zone is stationary.

I don't ride anywhere near as hard as I used to, I recognise that at my age I don't bounce so freely anymore.
The 600 Fazer is a great choice of bike, it truly is a great all rounder whether commuting, touring or scratching down county lanes, I am thinking about getting a Gen1 1,000cc, but my baby Fazer stays because its so versatile and I love it.
Especially as it a really, really fast SILVER one.    :lol          
   

Thanks Tommy,  great info there,  I'm definitely getting better and having more faith in the bike,  only passed a week ago and learning every time I ride,  great bike and great weather atm :)  ride safe

Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk



Hey a hold of Keith codes twist of the wrist 2. A lot of what Tommy has mentioned is in it but it's worth a read anyway (think there's a film of it as well if your a lazy fecker :lol ) might even be on YouTube


I agree with the above but one thing I would suggest is getting used to the feel of braking in a corner, don't go grabbing a handful of front brake but just as you start tipping into a corner gently apply the front brake, just enough so you can feel it start to lift the front (front brake will try to stand the bike up) keep the brake on and pull the bike down, when you reach the apex slowly release the brake at the same time adding power.

I know I'm going to take some flack for the above statement but I personally believe its important to feel how the bike reacts in certain situations and if you ever do feel you have far to much speed to make the turn you will hopefully understand how to counteract the force generated by your brakes so you can stop the bike running wide and make the turn before running out of road



All of the above is great advice, that I'm having to relearn as well. I had almost a year off the bike due to a knee injury and have pretty much lost my confidence. Last week I overcooked it into a left hander, froze, ran wide and blind into the oncoming lane. Thank fuck it was 4.15am and no-one was coming!


This is the best £325 I ever spent since passing my test three years ago:
[url]http://www.circuitbasedtraining.co.uk/courses/advanced-cornering-mallory-325[/url] ([url]http://www.circuitbasedtraining.co.uk/courses/advanced-cornering-mallory-325[/url])


Sean there taught me all of the above, including emergency braking at 60mph round a bend, giving me the confidence to know what to do should the worst happen.
I know I'm going to have to go again so will book sometime this summer.



Someone mentioned getting used to braking in a bend, I would suggest getting your braking done before the bend, a bike under braking stresses and loads it not stable, it upsets the dynamics and stability of the bike,
the loads shift from front wheel to back wheel and then back again making for instability . Plus the amount of rubber actually on the road when cranking over on a bend is minimal it's about the size of a credit card back and front not an ideal situation to be braking. If you really feel you overcooked it and its a sweeping bend and you have the time pick the bike up brake and lay it over again, don't brake once the bike is laid over it will tend to pick the bike back up causing you to run wide. If you can you would be better off relaxing into it look around the bend pick the moment the bend starts to straighten out and roll the throttle on all the way round the bend (I don't mean gun it, but keep the power slowly going on) the bikes geometry remains stable.
I know lots of guys have their own technique of riding but braking whilst in a bend will end in disaster, counter steer and lean your body into the bens as well as the bike, you body will act as an air brake and help you around the bend.
I have seen guys hooning along and get to a bend lean the bike over and then lean their body the opposite direction WTF is that about.


Ride safe and enjoy the freedom. Keep the greasy side down.

I suggested braking lightly on the way in so he would get a feel for how the bike responds to braking into a corner, if in the future he has to scrub off some speed where running wide isn't an option he will know what to expect.
I was on my x's RD125 years ago and got a puncture, didn't find out until I slowed down,luckily for a slow corner, was near a friends place so figured I could ride it there providing I kept my speed up, only problem with that theory was he lived at the end of a twisty back road. Every time I slowed the tyre would flaten and the front end would slide, bloody awful feeling to start but after a few corners I got my head around it and found with some opposite countersteer the tyre would grip. After this I found I could save front end slides, it became a reflex action, no panic, just pressure on the outside bar and hope the tyre grips sooner rather than later. Had some pant filling tankslappers once its gripped again.

And when I say braking in a bend at 60, I should've made it clearer that it's an emergency manoeuvre only!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 10 May 2016, 11:06:58 am
([url]http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/1ff165c9fe7d384c59714538f5214fe3.jpg[/url]) I've done over 700 miles since I passed my mod 2 last week and I love the fazer,  runs and rides beautifully,  still learning though and trying to get my cornering better each ride,  any tips?



Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk



The info written below is my opinion only and you can choose to take notice or ignore it, you makes you own decisions and therefore it is your responsibility.

IN MY OPINION:
The biggest mistake when cornering on a bike is panic, your coming into a long sweeping bend, you look down at you clock fuck 75mphI've overcooked it, you tighten up your whole body in a panic and grip the bars almost crushing them oval, you have now got no control of the bike at all, your shoulders are locked up in blind panic. Two things are likely to happen, you either run wide hoping you hit nothing (not likely at them speeds) or you hit the brakes, either course of action is going to end in tears.

Modern motorcycles and and modern tyres are not likely to let you down on bends, you can crank most motorcycle over much further than you can imagine or believe. Of course there is cow shit and gravel on bends along country roads so you need to be aware and try to anticipate what might be around a bend.
You are entering a bend, don't focus on the road 40 or 50 yards in front of you look ahead to where the road disappears around the bend out of your sight, keep looking around the bend and you will see the point that the bend starts to straighten out, slowly roll the throttle on through out the remainder of the bend you are now in control and the bike is under power being driven out of the bend.

If you feel you have overcooked it on a bend the worse thing you can do is panic and chop the throttle shut and/or hit the brakes, trust your bike and your ability (as long as you have decent tyres) I would say that 99 percent of the time you will make it around the bend, push down on the bars and slowly roll the throttle on powering out out of the bend and you will have a monster smile on your face and a new found love of your steed. Panic, brake and chop the throttle the bike will stand up and 99 percent chance you will come off, heading for some serious gravel rash and expensive repairs.


The GP boys go over and scratch knees, elbows and occasionally bars on the track, I know the Fazers are not GP bikes' but they will crank over much further than most riders ever push them, the reason most riders come off and I include myself in this is because they panic and that fear immobilizes you.

My advice would be enjoy your bike, experiment with riding techniques ie: employ a loose riding grip, relax you will feel less bumps and it is far less fatiguing.
Understand the principles of counter steering and have faith in your bike, a motorcycle moving at speed naturally wants to stand up and go in a straight line, the wheels want follow each other, let go of the bars and your bike will want to travel in a straight line, just watch the racers as they cross the line at 120mph plus waving their arms above their heads giving clenched fists to the crowds, straight line.
Ride within your comfort zone for a while, and, as you feel a little more confident push yourself a little, that is how you improve, otherwise your comfort zone is stationary.

I don't ride anywhere near as hard as I used to, I recognise that at my age I don't bounce so freely anymore.
The 600 Fazer is a great choice of bike, it truly is a great all rounder whether commuting, touring or scratching down county lanes, I am thinking about getting a Gen1 1,000cc, but my baby Fazer stays because its so versatile and I love it.
Especially as it a really, really fast SILVER one.    :lol          
   

Thanks Tommy,  great info there,  I'm definitely getting better and having more faith in the bike,  only passed a week ago and learning every time I ride,  great bike and great weather atm :)  ride safe

Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk



Hey a hold of Keith codes twist of the wrist 2. A lot of what Tommy has mentioned is in it but it's worth a read anyway (think there's a film of it as well if your a lazy fecker :lol ) might even be on YouTube


I agree with the above but one thing I would suggest is getting used to the feel of braking in a corner, don't go grabbing a handful of front brake but just as you start tipping into a corner gently apply the front brake, just enough so you can feel it start to lift the front (front brake will try to stand the bike up) keep the brake on and pull the bike down, when you reach the apex slowly release the brake at the same time adding power.

I know I'm going to take some flack for the above statement but I personally believe its important to feel how the bike reacts in certain situations and if you ever do feel you have far to much speed to make the turn you will hopefully understand how to counteract the force generated by your brakes so you can stop the bike running wide and make the turn before running out of road



All of the above is great advice, that I'm having to relearn as well. I had almost a year off the bike due to a knee injury and have pretty much lost my confidence. Last week I overcooked it into a left hander, froze, ran wide and blind into the oncoming lane. Thank fuck it was 4.15am and no-one was coming!


This is the best £325 I ever spent since passing my test three years ago:
[url]http://www.circuitbasedtraining.co.uk/courses/advanced-cornering-mallory-325[/url] ([url]http://www.circuitbasedtraining.co.uk/courses/advanced-cornering-mallory-325[/url])


Sean there taught me all of the above, including emergency braking at 60mph round a bend, giving me the confidence to know what to do should the worst happen.
I know I'm going to have to go again so will book sometime this summer.



Someone mentioned getting used to braking in a bend, I would suggest getting your braking done before the bend, a bike under braking stresses and loads it not stable, it upsets the dynamics and stability of the bike,
the loads shift from front wheel to back wheel and then back again making for instability . Plus the amount of rubber actually on the road when cranking over on a bend is minimal it's about the size of a credit card back and front not an ideal situation to be braking. If you really feel you overcooked it and its a sweeping bend and you have the time pick the bike up brake and lay it over again, don't brake once the bike is laid over it will tend to pick the bike back up causing you to run wide. If you can you would be better off relaxing into it look around the bend pick the moment the bend starts to straighten out and roll the throttle on all the way round the bend (I don't mean gun it, but keep the power slowly going on) the bikes geometry remains stable.
I know lots of guys have their own technique of riding but braking whilst in a bend will end in disaster, counter steer and lean your body into the bens as well as the bike, you body will act as an air brake and help you around the bend.
I have seen guys hooning along and get to a bend lean the bike over and then lean their body the opposite direction WTF is that about.


Ride safe and enjoy the freedom. Keep the greasy side down.

I suggested braking lightly on the way in so he would get a feel for how the bike responds to braking into a corner, if in the future he has to scrub off some speed where running wide isn't an option he will know what to expect.
I was on my x's RD125 years ago and got a puncture, didn't find out until I slowed down,luckily for a slow corner, was near a friends place so figured I could ride it there providing I kept my speed up, only problem with that theory was he lived at the end of a twisty back road. Every time I slowed the tyre would flaten and the front end would slide, bloody awful feeling to start but after a few corners I got my head around it and found with some opposite countersteer the tyre would grip. After this I found I could save front end slides, it became a reflex action, no panic, just pressure on the outside bar and hope the tyre grips sooner rather than later. Had some pant filling tankslappers once its gripped again.

And when I say braking in a bend at 60, I should've made it clearer that it's an emergency manoeuvre only!

It it just me that finds it a little annoying when people quote a quote and a quote and a quote and it ends up masive
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 10 May 2016, 11:55:20 am
([url]http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/1ff165c9fe7d384c59714538f5214fe3.jpg[/url]) I've done over 700 miles since I passed my mod 2 last week and I love the fazer,  runs and rides beautifully,  still learning though and trying to get my cornering better each ride,  any tips?



Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk



The info written below is my opinion only and you can choose to take notice or ignore it, you makes you own decisions and therefore it is your responsibility.

IN MY OPINION:
The biggest mistake when cornering on a bike is panic, your coming into a long sweeping bend, you look down at you clock fuck 75mphI've overcooked it, you tighten up your whole body in a panic and grip the bars almost crushing them oval, you have now got no control of the bike at all, your shoulders are locked up in blind panic. Two things are likely to happen, you either run wide hoping you hit nothing (not likely at them speeds) or you hit the brakes, either course of action is going to end in tears.

Modern motorcycles and and modern tyres are not likely to let you down on bends, you can crank most motorcycle over much further than you can imagine or believe. Of course there is cow shit and gravel on bends along country roads so you need to be aware and try to anticipate what might be around a bend.
You are entering a bend, don't focus on the road 40 or 50 yards in front of you look ahead to where the road disappears around the bend out of your sight, keep looking around the bend and you will see the point that the bend starts to straighten out, slowly roll the throttle on through out the remainder of the bend you are now in control and the bike is under power being driven out of the bend.

If you feel you have overcooked it on a bend the worse thing you can do is panic and chop the throttle shut and/or hit the brakes, trust your bike and your ability (as long as you have decent tyres) I would say that 99 percent of the time you will make it around the bend, push down on the bars and slowly roll the throttle on powering out out of the bend and you will have a monster smile on your face and a new found love of your steed. Panic, brake and chop the throttle the bike will stand up and 99 percent chance you will come off, heading for some serious gravel rash and expensive repairs.


The GP boys go over and scratch knees, elbows and occasionally bars on the track, I know the Fazers are not GP bikes' but they will crank over much further than most riders ever push them, the reason most riders come off and I include myself in this is because they panic and that fear immobilizes you.

My advice would be enjoy your bike, experiment with riding techniques ie: employ a loose riding grip, relax you will feel less bumps and it is far less fatiguing.
Understand the principles of counter steering and have faith in your bike, a motorcycle moving at speed naturally wants to stand up and go in a straight line, the wheels want follow each other, let go of the bars and your bike will want to travel in a straight line, just watch the racers as they cross the line at 120mph plus waving their arms above their heads giving clenched fists to the crowds, straight line.
Ride within your comfort zone for a while, and, as you feel a little more confident push yourself a little, that is how you improve, otherwise your comfort zone is stationary.

I don't ride anywhere near as hard as I used to, I recognise that at my age I don't bounce so freely anymore.
The 600 Fazer is a great choice of bike, it truly is a great all rounder whether commuting, touring or scratching down county lanes, I am thinking about getting a Gen1 1,000cc, but my baby Fazer stays because its so versatile and I love it.
Especially as it a really, really fast SILVER one.    :lol          
   

Thanks Tommy,  great info there,  I'm definitely getting better and having more faith in the bike,  only passed a week ago and learning every time I ride,  great bike and great weather atm :)  ride safe

Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk



Hey a hold of Keith codes twist of the wrist 2. A lot of what Tommy has mentioned is in it but it's worth a read anyway (think there's a film of it as well if your a lazy fecker :lol ) might even be on YouTube


I agree with the above but one thing I would suggest is getting used to the feel of braking in a corner, don't go grabbing a handful of front brake but just as you start tipping into a corner gently apply the front brake, just enough so you can feel it start to lift the front (front brake will try to stand the bike up) keep the brake on and pull the bike down, when you reach the apex slowly release the brake at the same time adding power.

I know I'm going to take some flack for the above statement but I personally believe its important to feel how the bike reacts in certain situations and if you ever do feel you have far to much speed to make the turn you will hopefully understand how to counteract the force generated by your brakes so you can stop the bike running wide and make the turn before running out of road



All of the above is great advice, that I'm having to relearn as well. I had almost a year off the bike due to a knee injury and have pretty much lost my confidence. Last week I overcooked it into a left hander, froze, ran wide and blind into the oncoming lane. Thank fuck it was 4.15am and no-one was coming!


This is the best £325 I ever spent since passing my test three years ago:
[url]http://www.circuitbasedtraining.co.uk/courses/advanced-cornering-mallory-325[/url] ([url]http://www.circuitbasedtraining.co.uk/courses/advanced-cornering-mallory-325[/url])


Sean there taught me all of the above, including emergency braking at 60mph round a bend, giving me the confidence to know what to do should the worst happen.
I know I'm going to have to go again so will book sometime this summer.



Someone mentioned getting used to braking in a bend, I would suggest getting your braking done before the bend, a bike under braking stresses and loads it not stable, it upsets the dynamics and stability of the bike,
the loads shift from front wheel to back wheel and then back again making for instability . Plus the amount of rubber actually on the road when cranking over on a bend is minimal it's about the size of a credit card back and front not an ideal situation to be braking. If you really feel you overcooked it and its a sweeping bend and you have the time pick the bike up brake and lay it over again, don't brake once the bike is laid over it will tend to pick the bike back up causing you to run wide. If you can you would be better off relaxing into it look around the bend pick the moment the bend starts to straighten out and roll the throttle on all the way round the bend (I don't mean gun it, but keep the power slowly going on) the bikes geometry remains stable.
I know lots of guys have their own technique of riding but braking whilst in a bend will end in disaster, counter steer and lean your body into the bens as well as the bike, you body will act as an air brake and help you around the bend.
I have seen guys hooning along and get to a bend lean the bike over and then lean their body the opposite direction WTF is that about.


Ride safe and enjoy the freedom. Keep the greasy side down.

I suggested braking lightly on the way in so he would get a feel for how the bike responds to braking into a corner, if in the future he has to scrub off some speed where running wide isn't an option he will know what to expect.
I was on my x's RD125 years ago and got a puncture, didn't find out until I slowed down,luckily for a slow corner, was near a friends place so figured I could ride it there providing I kept my speed up, only problem with that theory was he lived at the end of a twisty back road. Every time I slowed the tyre would flaten and the front end would slide, bloody awful feeling to start but after a few corners I got my head around it and found with some opposite countersteer the tyre would grip. After this I found I could save front end slides, it became a reflex action, no panic, just pressure on the outside bar and hope the tyre grips sooner rather than later. Had some pant filling tankslappers once its gripped again.

And when I say braking in a bend at 60, I should've made it clearer that it's an emergency manoeuvre only!

It it just me that finds it a little annoying when people quote a quote and a quote and a quote and it ends up masive


It's worse when you get notifications to your phone, so every time it happens you get a message telling you, only to find it was in reference to something else in the massive chain quote (yes, I realise I quoted it again :lol)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 10 May 2016, 12:10:17 pm
Is there a way to just select part of someone's post and have it as a quote, not just like this   

Quote
Sample quote
  which uses the insert quote button, yes it adds a quote box but id does not add the posters name and post date like this

Nice blast round the Helmsley TT and back, taking advantage of this gorgeous weather.

The only way I have done it in the past is to use the quote button on the actual post and then delete all the extra gunph that is not needed
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: joebloggs on 10 May 2016, 12:46:29 pm


Someone mentioned getting used to braking in a bend, I would suggest getting your braking done before the bend, a bike under braking stresses and loads it not stable, it upsets the dynamics and stability of the bike,
the loads shift from front wheel to back wheel and then back again making for instability . Plus the amount of rubber actually on the road when cranking over on a bend is minimal it's about the size of a credit card back and front not an ideal situation to be braking. If you really feel you overcooked it and its a sweeping bend and you have the time pick the bike up brake and lay it over again, don't brake once the bike is laid over it will tend to pick the bike back up causing you to run wide. If you can you would be better off relaxing into it look around the bend pick the moment the bend starts to straighten out and roll the throttle on all the way round the bend (I don't mean gun it, but keep the power slowly going on) the bikes geometry remains stable.
I know lots of guys have their own technique of riding but braking whilst in a bend will end in disaster, counter steer and lean your body into the bens as well as the bike, you body will act as an air brake and help you around the bend.
I have seen guys hooning along and get to a bend lean the bike over and then lean their body the opposite direction WTF is that about.


Ride safe and enjoy the freedom. Keep the greasy side down.
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I suggested braking lightly on the way in so he would get a feel for how the bike responds to braking into a corner, if in the future he has to scrub off some speed where running wide isn't an option he will know what to expect.
I was on my x's RD125 years ago and got a puncture, didn't find out until I slowed down,luckily for a slow corner, was near a friends place so figured I could ride it there providing I kept my speed up, only problem with that theory was he lived at the end of a twisty back road. Every time I slowed the tyre would flaten and the front end would slide, bloody awful feeling to start but after a few corners I got my head around it and found with some opposite countersteer the tyre would grip. After this I found I could save front end slides, it became a reflex action, no panic, just pressure on the outside bar and hope the tyre grips sooner rather than later. Had some pant filling tankslappers once its gripped again.
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And when I say braking in a bend at 60, I should've made it clearer that it's an emergency manoeuvre only!
[/quote]

I just think it safer to practice braking technique in you own time rather than when you need it to save your ass.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 10 May 2016, 01:49:25 pm
Is there a way to just select part of someone's post and have it as a quote, not just like this   

Quote
Sample quote
  which uses the insert quote button, yes it adds a quote box but id does not add the posters name and post date like this

Nice blast round the Helmsley TT and back, taking advantage of this gorgeous weather.

The only way I have done it in the past is to use the quote button on the actual post and then delete all the extra gunph that is not needed

Not natively mate, as you say the easiest way to do it is to manually manipulate the code. Possibly an add on that would allow it though but I have never looked :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 10 May 2016, 10:54:16 pm
Rode it .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 11 May 2016, 06:33:57 am
It it just me that finds it a little annoying when people quote a quote and a quote and a quote and it ends up masive


I usually delete all the shit in the middle but couldn't be arsed yesterday.  :b
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 11 May 2016, 06:54:02 pm
Today, I did ride it from Ullapool to Carlisle. 1220 miles in the last 4 days, blissful hot sunshine in the Highlands; old acquaintances revisited, new places explored. A brilliant mini tour  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 12 May 2016, 08:13:12 pm
Wee 30 mile ride out tonight to balmaha and back.

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160512/c7cdfc49c4ee853dbdaca7b1d8f1d322.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: joebloggs on 12 May 2016, 09:25:53 pm
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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 14 May 2016, 09:32:41 pm
Rode it to Aintree and got a puncture about 5 miles to go. Called the aa which in joined a couple of weeks ago and they arrived in 20 mins
 Plugged it and followed me to the track to make sure it was all fine.  Great service really, never used a service like that before

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Red Ceri on 14 May 2016, 11:39:38 pm
Finished fitting the R1 radial Brembo front master cylinder immediately feels better at the lever, balanced carbs and re-set TPS bike has a much smoother pick-up and lost some buzziness I'd been experiencing.
Just needs a clean and I'm ready for my tour of Scotland next week.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 15 May 2016, 08:57:34 am
Rode it to Aintree and got a puncture about 5 miles to go. Called the aa which in joined a couple of weeks ago and they arrived in 20 mins
 Plugged it and followed me to the track to make sure it was all fine.  Great service really, never used a service like that before

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There mobile tech guys are good, just beware aa approved garages (halfords) £350 for a seized calliper which has scored 3mm off the inside of my alloy wheel, calliper mounting bolts finger tight. And it takes 8 weeks for them to investigate but hey still haven't been out to look at the car. Go figure.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: joebloggs on 15 May 2016, 10:08:08 am
Picked up my stainless suspension bolts/studs and spacers

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153430045792373&set=a.10150976001442373.413975.660537372&type=3 (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153430045792373&set=a.10150976001442373.413975.660537372&type=3)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Tiercel on 16 May 2016, 06:25:05 pm
(http://s32.postimg.org/iyi64ap91/photo_2016_05_16_18_20_42.jpg)


Double bubble screen fitted and some sexy anodised blue bolts :) Now for a lovely ride in the sun to see if it actually makes any difference. If nothing else it makes the bike look significantly sportier. Forgot to buy new trim for the screen though, whoops!


Next on my list of mods:


- fender extender
- rear hugger
- more modern looking indicators rather than the horrible chunky originals
-braided brake pipes (more anodised blue of course :V )
speaking of which, I heard theres various forum/club discount codes floating around to get money off braided lines from somewhere, anyone know more about this?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 16 May 2016, 06:44:43 pm
Double bubble screen fitted and some sexy anodised blue bolts :) Now for a lovely ride in the sun to see if it actually makes any difference. If nothing else it makes the bike look significantly sportier. Forgot to buy new trim for the screen though, whoops!
Nice screen, I used to have one just like it :thumbup
I'm sure it'll get you to go faster as you need all the help you can get with a blue bike :pokefun
I heard theres various forum/club discount codes floating around to get money off braided lines from somewhere, anyone know more about this?
Think it was HEL brake lines, I looked into it ages ago but never went through with it in the end but might go back to it in the near future.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 16 May 2016, 07:49:30 pm
rode it home the via  the  scenic route .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: matt7chunk on 16 May 2016, 08:06:55 pm
([url]http://s32.postimg.org/iyi64ap91/photo_2016_05_16_18_20_42.jpg[/url])


Double bubble screen fitted and some sexy anodised blue bolts :) Now for a lovely ride in the sun to see if it actually makes any difference. If nothing else it makes the bike look significantly sportier. Forgot to buy new trim for the screen though, whoops!


Next on my list of mods:


- fender extender
- rear hugger
- more modern looking indicators rather than the horrible chunky originals
-braided brake pipes (more anodised blue of course :V )
speaking of which, I heard theres various forum/club discount codes floating around to get money off braided lines from somewhere, anyone know more about this?

Where did you get the double bubble mate?  Has it made a difference?  Nice bike

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 16 May 2016, 08:59:50 pm
Where did you get the double bubble mate?

Keep up Matt, read the posts earlier :pokefun

(http://s32.postimg.org/iyi64ap91/photo_2016_05_16_18_20_42.jpg)
Forgot to say earlier when I looked at your pic, aren't those rubber bootstamp for the mirrors meant to be underneath the end part to stop them flapping about?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: matt7chunk on 16 May 2016, 10:36:46 pm
Where did you get the double bubble mate?

Keep up Matt, read the posts earlier :pokefun

([url]http://s32.postimg.org/iyi64ap91/photo_2016_05_16_18_20_42.jpg[/url])
Forgot to say earlier when I looked at your pic, aren't those rubber bootstamp for the mirrors meant to be underneath the end part to stop them flapping about?

My bad :eyeroll

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Tiercel on 17 May 2016, 12:38:42 am
 :rollin  yeah got it off Sinto here!


Not really noticed any difference yet, though not had a chance to try it out properly either! It does look gorgeous though and thats gotta count for something!  :D


Quote
Forgot to say earlier when I looked at your pic, aren't those rubber bootstamp for the mirrors meant to be underneath the end part to stop them flapping about?
Yeah probably! But theyre old and dont fit and keep popping out! What Id like to do is get some folding mirrors for extra tight inner-London filtering ability! Someone told me the mirrors from the R1 might fit it, if I can find a pair might be worth a try.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 17 May 2016, 04:13:08 am
Someone told me the mirrors from the R1 might fit it, if I can find a pair might be worth a try.
Heard that too but the other thing is they are wider so might not suit your needs :(
Guys were fitting them to see past their shoulders because they stick out more!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MMCMME on 17 May 2016, 02:46:12 pm
Day off work so had a blast to the coast with the wife.

Bag of chips in Whitby then an ice cream stop at Saltburn on the way back.


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 17 May 2016, 06:00:19 pm
Day off work so had a blast to the coast with the wife.

Bag of chips in Whitby then an ice cream stop at Saltburn on the way back.
Looks good :)
Pity you couldn't park properly :pokefun
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 17 May 2016, 06:10:54 pm
Washed and polished the Fazer .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MMCMME on 17 May 2016, 06:12:59 pm
Day off work so had a blast to the coast with the wife.

Bag of chips in Whitby then an ice cream stop at Saltburn on the way back.
Looks good :)
Pity you couldn't park properly :pokefun

haha I managed to park exactly where I was aiming for  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 17 May 2016, 07:31:00 pm
Washed and polished the Fazer .


Likewise. New tyres going on again tomorrow. Still a couple of thousand left in these ones, so will keep them, but a BIG trip coming up, so want fresh ones on there. Less than two weeks to go, can't wait!  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 17 May 2016, 07:42:17 pm
haha I managed to park exactly where I was aiming for  ;)
:lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 17 May 2016, 07:44:49 pm
New tyres going on again tomorrow. Still a couple of thousand left in these ones, so will keep them, but a BIG trip coming up, so want fresh ones on there. Less than two weeks to go, can't wait!  :)
Hope it's back up here as you've stolen that strange thing that was in the sky last week up here! :pokefun
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 17 May 2016, 08:08:53 pm
New tyres going on again tomorrow. Still a couple of thousand left in these ones, so will keep them, but a BIG trip coming up, so want fresh ones on there. Less than two weeks to go, can't wait!  :)
Hope it's back up here as you've stolen that strange thing that was in the sky last week up here! :pokefun


No, no, we didn't steal it, we let you borrow it for a while  ;)
If you're really nice, maybe Red Ceri will let you borrow it for a little while longer when he comes up next week...say please! :lol


Off to Europe  :)  First proper tour over there for me. Battle of the Bulge area and museums with a small group to start with, then off down to the Alps and wherever our fancy takes us. 24 days of it  :D .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 17 May 2016, 11:18:58 pm
Changed the oil and filter
picture shows brand new oil through the sight glass before 1st pump around. Mmmmm clean.
Next no matter how careful you are with bits of plastic placed to divert the oil away from the exhaust I still always manage to make a mess as it hits the exhaust and tracks along and runs right past my drain tray-- so good job I but a sheet of old ply under first to save my driveway.
Last picture shows how much oil I have left over in the 3rd 1ltr bottle.
I think I may of put about an egg cup full too much  :thumbup in as I was too inpatient to wait long enough for the oil to settle properly on the second engine run before putting some more in.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 17 May 2016, 11:20:09 pm


Looks good :)
Pity you couldn't park properly :pokefun



Yeah but it is an FZ6 and really should not be in a motorcycle parking bay, so really he parked correctly  :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 17 May 2016, 11:29:59 pm
New tyres going on again tomorrow. Still a couple of thousand left in these ones, so will keep them, but a BIG trip coming up, so want fresh ones on there. Less than two weeks to go, can't wait!  :)
Hope it's back up here as you've stolen that strange thing that was in the sky last week up here! :pokefun


No, no, we didn't steal it, we let you borrow it for a while  ;)
If you're really nice, maybe Red Ceri will let you borrow it for a little while longer when he comes up next week...say please! :lol


Off to Europe  :)  First proper tour over there for me. Battle of the Bulge area and museums with a small group to start with, then off down to the Alps and wherever our fancy takes us. 24 days of it  :D .


sounds epic hedgetrimmer,,enjoy ,,lots of pics ,hope the weather is kind to u ,jammy git
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MMCMME on 18 May 2016, 07:26:32 pm


Looks good :)
Pity you couldn't park properly :pokefun



Yeah but it is an FZ6 and really should not be in a motorcycle parking bay, so really he parked correctly  :rollin :rollin :rollin

 :2fingers :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 19 May 2016, 10:48:05 am


Looks good :)
Pity you couldn't park properly :pokefun



Yeah but it is an FZ6 and really should not be in a motorcycle parking bay, so really he parked correctly  :rollin :rollin :rollin

 :2fingers :rollin
lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 22 May 2016, 08:37:13 pm
Took it out for a quick spin this evening .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 22 May 2016, 08:39:01 pm
Whet on the Lee rigby respect ride
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 22 May 2016, 08:49:47 pm
Went to the marshal meeting this morning for this http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,20077.0.html (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,20077.0.html)

Then in the afternoon I went to Biker Down at Motherwell Firestation

Got to say, look up your local firestation or on Facebook to see if you can get on one of these as its very informative and could help you or your buddy when your out riding and more importantly it's FREE :thumbup :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 22 May 2016, 11:26:07 pm
Couldn't go anywhere, still nursing a concussion headache, black eye and bruising after last weekends low speed tumble. :'( :'( :'(

FFS all my tumbles bar one have been under 30Mph or someone hitting me when stopped.

The only high speed one (70mph) one I ever had, I got up and walked away without even a foccing bruise.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 22 May 2016, 11:56:05 pm
Sounds like you gotta learn how to crash going faster ..
cant be that hard ffs  :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 22 May 2016, 11:59:50 pm
Like we were doing before it  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 23 May 2016, 10:11:58 am
Couldn't go anywhere, still nursing a concussion headache, black eye and bruising after last weekends low speed tumble. :'( :'( :'(

FFS all my tumbles bar one have been under 30Mph or someone hitting me when stopped.

The only high speed one (70mph) one I ever had, I got up and walked away without even a foccing bruise.


Sorry to hear about your off Unfazed


Do you know this guy by any chance?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 23 May 2016, 10:52:07 am
Is it not your brother  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 23 May 2016, 11:22:45 am
Didn't know you'd had an off Pat, hope you're ok, not much damage to bike?


I seem to specialise in low speed offs these days, but could be considered a good thing on balance  :\  Try hedges, they're generally quite forgiving  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 23 May 2016, 08:31:01 pm
Couldn't go anywhere, still nursing a concussion headache, black eye and bruising after last weekends low speed tumble. :'( :'( :'(

FFS all my tumbles bar one have been under 30Mph or someone hitting me when stopped.

The only high speed one (70mph) one I ever had, I got up and walked away without even a foccing bruise.


Sorry to hear about your off Unfazed


Do you know this guy by any chance?


Noggy he will be your friend in the next few months if he isn't already, you get a 15 min kip with one of his episodes.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 23 May 2016, 09:04:01 pm
Couldn't go anywhere, still nursing a concussion headache, black eye and bruising after last weekends low speed tumble. :'( :'( :'(

FFS all my tumbles bar one have been under 30Mph or someone hitting me when stopped.

The only high speed one (70mph) one I ever had, I got up and walked away without even a foccing bruise.


Sorry to hear about your off Unfazed


Do you know this guy by any chance?


Noggy he will be your friend in the next few months if he isn't already, you get a 15 min kip with one of his episodes.


Yeh good old Mr Tumble....i know him well :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dustydes on 23 May 2016, 10:13:15 pm
I brought it today
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Huw on 24 May 2016, 11:35:54 pm
I found out I can't change the oil filter as easily as it's meant to be. Didn't realise the exhaust pipes were after market jobs when I bought it..... no gap for hand to go in nor filter to come out  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 24 May 2016, 11:40:18 pm
I found out I can't change the oil filter as easily as it's meant to be. Didn't realise the exhaust pipes were after market jobs when I bought it..... no gap for hand to go in nor filter to come out  :'(
Are you sure that its the pipes that are the issue and not the filter that is bigger than an OEM yam one -- is it an OEM yam filter
If your pipes are black then I dont know any one who makes and or would spend money on standard steel replacements, so if they are shiny then they are after market pipes but I dont think they should get in the way of a proper filter.   
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Huw on 24 May 2016, 11:47:10 pm
I found out I can't change the oil filter as easily as it's meant to be. Didn't realise the exhaust pipes were after market jobs when I bought it..... no gap for hand to go in nor filter to come out  :'(
Are you sure that its the pipes that are the issue and not the filter that is bigger than an OEM yam one -- is it an OEM yam filter

I'm going by Haynes and a look at one other Fazer that was parked up in town. Pictures on here of other bikes confirm there would normally be a different angle to the pipes. My profile has a pic of it but doesn't give a good view to go by I don't think.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 25 May 2016, 12:22:00 am
Didn't know you'd had an off Pat, hope you're ok, not much damage to bike?


I seem to specialise in low speed offs these days, but could be considered a good thing on balance  :\  Try hedges, they're generally quite forgiving  ;)

Did not hit anything :eek I think I followed old road signs which were not removed on a realigned road, cannot remember anything from a few seconds before the off until I got home. A&E doc said it is common with concussion.
Downey had a good old laugh telling me how we came home and I disputing it :lol
Memory of 3 things, seeing a kerb and grass, (which I clipped, the kerb not the grass  :lol ) a long straight trying to hold the fairing with my knee and exiting the tunnel.
Still off work with a headache that is slowly improving. First time banging my head in an off in 40 years. Black eye was something else, but nearly gone now 8)
Parts for the bike should be here next week, but still trying to decide on what helmet to buy, had a Shark Vision R. At lease I have a spare HJC which I can use until I make my mind up.
Drove the car today for the first time, concentration levels seems to have returned, but will wait until the weekend to go back on the 600.
Got the usual questions  from a few non bikers, "Are you going to give up the bike now?" and they get my usual answer, "Would you give up driving cars if you crashed one?"
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Freck on 25 May 2016, 06:46:00 am
I brought it today
Where did you bring it to?  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 25 May 2016, 10:00:20 am
Are you going to give up the bike now?" and they get my usual answer, "Would you give up driving cars if you crashed one?"
 :rollin :rollin :rollin
i like that one .
Ah a brain fart every now an again at your age is kinda to be expected  :lol :lol :lol gotta work on the stunt man roll though.your attempt would only have scored a 5  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gav on 25 May 2016, 07:25:41 pm
Sold my 00 fsz fazer n got a 08 Kwakker Z750
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p426/yeogav/20160522_153743_zpsmgmatkq0.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/yeogav/media/20160522_153743_zpsmgmatkq0.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 25 May 2016, 10:22:09 pm
Rode it to Clifton , stopped at McDonalds on the way back , fitted the Rentec rack  .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 26 May 2016, 12:23:23 am
Gave it a check-over as the MOT is due. Brakes, lights and rear tyre is ok, but front is down on the wear markers, so phoned Russ (who's back at Burrfields in Portsmouth) to get a Bridgestone T30 on Friday.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 26 May 2016, 07:19:16 pm
Had a new front tyre fitted and killed time by test riding an MT09. Last did that about three years ago and they seem to have sorted the throttle response, otherwise it was pretty much the same as I remember.
Sat on an XSR900 too, which I found a lot more comfortable.
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Post by: esetest on 26 May 2016, 08:45:53 pm
Rode it to the accountants , then rode it home via dads house .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 28 May 2016, 11:33:35 am
Yesterday I took it to Russ' Tyres in Portsmouth (he's back at Claybank Road off Burrfields Bridge, but in the unit at the end of the road) for a Bridgestone T30 to replace the old 023 front tyre.

We also had fun playing with his new laser rear-wheel alignment tool and figuring out how to get it to work when the laser was being blocked by the centre stand (and the spacers the manufacturers supply with it not actually being any use!). He did that for free and tightend my chain a tadge which is more excellent service and he's well recommended :thumbup

Then I went out for a quick ride along the M27 up the M3 and back down the Morestead Road to scrub it in and decided I really like it :)

It felt a little lively when I first set out, but I got used to the feeling quickly and it was really nice through the twisties, well planted and giving good feedback.

Lots of fun :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Ben Diesel on 28 May 2016, 04:47:33 pm
I sold it
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: joebloggs on 28 May 2016, 05:40:26 pm
Ordered the steel for my bespoke seat subframe, £23 + delivery including 2 mandrel bends to match contour of tank. Just hope my measurments work out OK or I'll have a very elaborate doorstop :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 28 May 2016, 09:16:25 pm
Carried out a transfusion - this will upset some people..........
Oil used - Asda 10W40 Semi Synthetic. £11 for 5 Litres.
Been using it for ages in all kinds of vehicles - no issues at all.
I change the oil & filter on the Fazer at approx 4,000 miles or 6 months whichever comes round soonest.
Tomorrow, the head bearings will be changed and the rear shock linkage will receive a good cleaning and lubing, not to mention spark plugs and front brake pads ready for next weeks MOT.
Whilst I'm getting jiggy with it I may service the EXUP as I haven't touched that since I bought the bike 2 years/16,000 miles ago  :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Tangoman on 29 May 2016, 08:44:24 pm
Over the winter I have had my Fazer re-sprayed, new plugs, air filter serviced brakes, just the oil and filter to change and added a new can

(http://)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: nickodemon on 29 May 2016, 09:03:45 pm
Went for a fazer blast with a fellow foccer to lochwinnoch - largs - gourock , then a quick race with a new bmw 535. I was much quicker on straights and fast bends but couldnt match his speeds around slow corners and roundabouts. ludicrous speeds all the way home :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 29 May 2016, 10:41:19 pm
Went to this event https://www.facebook.com/events/461960820640492/?ti=cl (https://www.facebook.com/events/461960820640492/?ti=cl)
Then went a wee spirited run with a couple of mates afterwards......
Ballich, Drymen, Aberfoyle, Dukes Pass, Loch Katrine,  back the same way as far as Drymen then onto Carbeth Inn then home, 96 miles of smiles :)

Great day but I'm absolutely shattered and as a bonus the sun was out all day, yeah I know Scotland had sun ALL DAY! :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 30 May 2016, 12:41:43 am
I never made it to the event Colin, but I did get out on the bike (with SWMBO :rolleyes)

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 30 May 2016, 07:33:14 am
I never made it to the event Colin, but I did get out on the bike (with SWMBO :rolleyes)

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And you look really happy about it Mick :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 30 May 2016, 08:06:42 am
I tried to explain to her how much less enjoyment I got going out with her no-leaning dead weight on the back... But she didnae get it :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 30 May 2016, 09:50:00 am
Packed and ready for a few days biking round Wales .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: taylor on 30 May 2016, 06:55:36 pm
esetest, of to gods country enjoy.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: oddfazerbod on 30 May 2016, 07:22:08 pm
mostly today I have cleaned my fazer till it is spotless. put road tax for 6 months insured for 12 months all starting n the first of june .
all ready for the rainy season .sorry meant summer months . :lol
oddfazerbod :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 31 May 2016, 07:11:14 pm
Yesterday and today , riding 422 miles around Wales , visited the Oasis cafe in Abergavenny , Aberystwyth , Bala and Harlech and Builth Wales ,  met a couple of fellow bikers at Bala , lovely little campsite  near Bala lake , weather was fantastic , great roads , stunning scenery , the Fazer was faultless as usual , hopefully I won t get any nasty surprises in the post .
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Post by: esetest on 31 May 2016, 07:13:17 pm
More pics .
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Post by: esetest on 31 May 2016, 07:14:49 pm
More pics .
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Post by: esetest on 31 May 2016, 07:16:41 pm
More pics .
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Post by: esetest on 31 May 2016, 07:18:34 pm
More pics .
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Post by: esetest on 31 May 2016, 07:19:59 pm
More pics .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 31 May 2016, 07:22:10 pm
esetest, of to gods country enjoy.
Had a great time. Taylor ,
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 31 May 2016, 09:10:25 pm
No wonder I didn't see you in Chedder Gorge yesterday.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 31 May 2016, 10:46:10 pm
No wonder I didn't see you in Chedder Gorge yesterday.
Did you stop at the Waterfall cafe , usually quite a few bikers there .I have been wanting  to head up to Wales for a while , it's hard to find the time and persuade the wife to let me go .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: joebloggs on 01 June 2016, 04:37:26 am
Spent several hours drawing this on my crap drawing program and sent it to a laser cutting company to have it cut out of aluminium. Also ordered a steel flange which my local welder can weld in to the top of the tank

With a bit of machining I'm hoping it'll look like a proper dry break

(http://s19.postimg.org/sy5qfocab/drybreak.png)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 01 June 2016, 07:21:00 am
Yesterday, rode it over 300kms in the pissing rain from Charleville-Meziere to Lyon. Today, will ride it over 300kms in the pissing rain from Lyon to Nice. It's a dog's life  :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 01 June 2016, 10:35:49 am
Woof woof
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 01 June 2016, 12:22:10 pm
Yesterday, rode it over 300kms in the pissing rain from Charleville-Meziere to Lyon. Today, will ride it over 300kms in the pissing rain from Lyon to Nice. It's a dog's life  :\


When it rains in France it always seems to piss it down, never a light shower. Over there a few years ago after riding all day in the rain we arrived at a place called San Quentin,  think thats spelled right, and found it was twinned with  Scunthorpe,  Mick was proper pissed off,  thats where he lived, could have stayed at home and got piss wet through.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 01 June 2016, 12:50:59 pm
Yesterday, rode it over 300kms in the pissing rain from Charleville-Meziere to Lyon. Today, will ride it over 300kms in the pissing rain from Lyon to Nice. It's a dog's life  :\

but someones got to do it :lol head west lad, head west , it's dry near the Pyrenees  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 02 June 2016, 12:21:39 am
Did the Route Napoleon today, and largely dry weather and roads - things are looking up!  :)


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And there was me thinking Wales had great roads!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 02 June 2016, 08:29:04 am
Nice pics....keep em coming...are there any pork pies left in that country?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Chris on 02 June 2016, 08:06:53 pm
Took it for it's MOT, no advisories for fourth year in a row  8)

Chris
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilninggas on 02 June 2016, 08:36:39 pm
Did the Route Napoleon today, and largely dry weather and roads - things are looking up!  :)


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And there was me thinking Wales had great roads!


The route napoleon is a great road, loads of fast flowing curves.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: taylor on 02 June 2016, 08:44:16 pm
very nice nick.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: markie_wales on 03 June 2016, 08:10:39 am
Replaced the indicator / neutral lights bulbs (well when I say bulbs I mean barely glowing candles) with nice bright green LEDs. Such an improvement in daylight, the indicators actually stand out now. <£3:00 as well!

Cheers

Markie
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 03 June 2016, 08:51:47 am
Replaced the indicator / neutral lights bulbs (well when I say bulbs I mean barely glowing candles) with nice bright green LEDs. Such an improvement in daylight, the indicators actually stand out now. <£3:00 as well!

Cheers

Markie
Green ! ?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: markie_wales on 03 June 2016, 09:28:42 am
Replaced the indicator / neutral lights bulbs (well when I say bulbs I mean barely glowing candles) with nice bright green LEDs. Such an improvement in daylight, the indicators actually stand out now. <£3:00 as well!

Cheers

Markie
Green ! ?


Sorry should have been clearer!! The warning ones in the dash - not the actual indicators!! Doh - I'll blame age :)


cheers


Markie
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 03 June 2016, 09:52:20 am
Oh I was thinking that is was some kind of thing where a green bulb in an orange lens would look more intense/ brighter than a normal bulb.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 03 June 2016, 09:26:31 pm
Got a puncture in the rear tyre , noticed it after a washed the Guzzi , I assume I got it riding home Wednesday night .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: matt7chunk on 04 June 2016, 10:46:45 am
Just got a pair of Bridgestone T30 evo's fitted,  only done 20 miles so still running in but all ready notice how great they are,  nice long ride tomorrow and they should be nicely heated through

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 04 June 2016, 02:00:29 pm
MOT'd it - passed as usual....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: J_Dub on 04 June 2016, 06:32:11 pm
Changed all the spark plugs. NGK CR8E.

No3 cylinder had been playing up.



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All good now!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 05 June 2016, 09:04:11 pm
Another great wee run on gods best biking roads :)
Glasgow,
Crianlarich,
Tyndrum,
Inveraray,
Arrochar,
Helensburgh,
Glasgow.

150 miles of smiles in glorious sunshine.
Home now chilling with a couple of beers.

Oh and this fazer 600 parked next to me at the green welly but never saw the rider.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Millietant on 05 June 2016, 10:49:00 pm
Cleaned, lubed and adjusted the 1000 ready to ride to work tomorrow (100 miles there by the "direct" route).


Roll on tomorrow !
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 05 June 2016, 11:01:56 pm

Took it for a thrash. I keep forgetting how fast and comfortable the Gen 1 1000 is.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 06 June 2016, 03:06:55 pm
Fitted new PR4's let see how good they are.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 06 June 2016, 03:53:29 pm
Took the rear wheel off , took it to Morpheus to get the puncture repaired , unfortunately  he poo pood that idea , said I need a new tyre as it was on the wear markers ,  ordered a T30 evo , being fitted tomorrow £110 . Whilst I was working on the bike , decided to service the ExUP , stripped , cleaned regreased, and reassembled , will need to order a new set of cables , one had snapped not surprised it was frayed when I serviced it last year.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dustydes on 06 June 2016, 08:07:30 pm
Lesson of the day/year/decade


Went for a short ride with me new boots and folding short levers.
Where's the lever when needed for braking at the roundabout? it's folded up.
Luckily was going slow so had time to fold down and brake.
Lesson of the day/year/decade check the screws are tight on new folding levers before you set off, could have been very nasty.   
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 06 June 2016, 10:08:08 pm
Washed it, adjusted and lubed chain and a nice early evening blast round Pateley Bridge and Stump Cross Caverns.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 07 June 2016, 09:54:28 pm
Today:


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Last couple of days:


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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 07 June 2016, 10:40:06 pm
fantastic pics .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 07 June 2016, 10:49:05 pm
Took it in for its MOT, failed on headset bearings, £170 to replace :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 07 June 2016, 11:53:18 pm
awesome pics....keep em coming ,,oh i polished my wheels and went for a spin and through rush hour traffic,is it just me that enjoys filtering,obviously feeling quite smug at the suckers in the cages sitting in traffic :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 08 June 2016, 05:10:27 pm
Picked up the wheel with new tyre and fitted the wheel , adjusted the chain  and torqued it up .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 08 June 2016, 09:07:39 pm
Noticed a rattle then a vibration through the pegs. Center stand split and the right hand side was dragging....

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 09 June 2016, 11:52:08 am
Yesterday:


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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 09 June 2016, 05:29:50 pm
Took the Fazer out to scrub in the new T30 evo rear tyre , up thru Burrington , down thru Cheddar , then onto Wells and home , 70 miles done today it it lasts longer than the PR3 , then imo it's a better tyre than the PR3 .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Megawatt on 09 June 2016, 06:32:14 pm
Ragged the arse off it around Romney Marsh while everybody else was at work. Loving my 2005 Fazer 1000.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 09 June 2016, 07:23:16 pm
Changed the spark plugs for iridium ones... Top tip! Take the fat bit off the top BEFORE you drop one into the hole and the tool can't then lift it back out :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilninggas on 09 June 2016, 07:49:40 pm
yesterday evening and this afternoon: new front discs, hoses, pads and fluid. better than factory fresh front brakes.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: joebloggs on 09 June 2016, 08:19:46 pm
Got a little carried away with the grinder.......

Before

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After

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 09 June 2016, 11:37:09 pm
Just out of shear curiosity, where are you going to sit? :oops :lol
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Post by: sinto on 09 June 2016, 11:51:34 pm
Changed the spark plugs for iridium ones... Top tip! Take the fat bit off the top BEFORE you drop one into the hole and the tool can't then lift it back out :lol
Will need to remember this :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 09 June 2016, 11:54:54 pm
Got a little carried away with the grinder.......

Had to look at the pictures at least 3 times before I realised what was missing! :lol

Looks good though :)
Your fair changing it from what it started out as :thumbup from me.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 10 June 2016, 12:08:03 am
over last couple of days......

Put R6 shock in with made up (temp) dogbones as waiting to see where I need to go with it, just wanted to try out the new shock, so spacers made and all settings set to middle I duly went for a wee run before going over Dukes Pass for those that don't know this road, it's a bit twisty to say the least!
Anyway, all the temp mods worked so I'll move onto getting proper stuff for it now.

Fairly happy with the settings on shock and the spring too as people have said I'd need a firmer spring but I just wonder if this one has already been upgraded as it didn't bounce around as I was expecting :)

Happy as Larry with the test ride :)

Also fitted my H4 HID but will need to wait for dark nights but my mate advised me they look awesome. :)
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Post by: Grahamm on 10 June 2016, 12:34:01 am
Took it in for its MOT, failed on headset bearings, £170 to replace :(

Phew! Turned out the headset just needed tightening. Sorted :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: joebloggs on 10 June 2016, 06:43:55 am
Just out of shear curiosity, where are you going to sit? :oops :lol
It's the Dougie Lampkin trial replica....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 10 June 2016, 09:31:35 am
 :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Post by: joebloggs on 10 June 2016, 06:56:23 pm
Mr Postman dropped me some mandrel bent steel today for me subframe, wont know if the angle's perfect until I have some tabs welded to the frame but it's not looking a million miles away

(http://s19.postimg.org/4vn48sofn/WP_20160610_003.jpg)

(http://s19.postimg.org/4k5nw17zn/WP_20160610_002.jpg)

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Post by: sinto on 10 June 2016, 07:01:52 pm
3 pics see above ^^^^^
:thumbup looks good

That foccin postman is good to you but he better hurry up with the best parcel :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 10 June 2016, 07:02:44 pm
Bit low isn't it!

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Post by: joebloggs on 10 June 2016, 07:11:09 pm
Only way to get my knee down
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 10 June 2016, 07:13:22 pm
May as well join in....
It'll save a fortune on tyres :lol
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Post by: joebloggs on 10 June 2016, 07:43:06 pm
Focin hell, bloody tight arse Scott starting on me now.
Only bloke I know who wets the bed to save money on filling his hot water bottle up.....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 10 June 2016, 07:48:15 pm
Focin hell, bloody tight arse Scott starting on me now.
Only bloke I know who wets the bed to save money on filling his hot water bottle up.....
Dam tootin as it heats your whole body up and not just a wee part  :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 10 June 2016, 11:47:27 pm
Today was the Grossglockner in mostly fine, warm sunshine, dry roads:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4178_zpsjplyxisu.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4178_zpsjplyxisu.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4187_zps9jjcff6x.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4187_zps9jjcff6x.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4204_zpsakfaseiy.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4204_zpsakfaseiy.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4228_zps9zfkidyy.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4228_zps9zfkidyy.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4238_zpsrd7dbquw.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4238_zpsrd7dbquw.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4239_zpsvtocqrvx.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4239_zpsvtocqrvx.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4243_zpsu2askgp3.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4243_zpsu2askgp3.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4249_zpsytop9ivf.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4249_zpsytop9ivf.jpg.html)


Heading north tomorrow.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Millietant on 11 June 2016, 07:41:06 pm
Well, it was yesterday rather than today, but I used the Fazer 1000 to get to work again - 200 mile round trip, mostly down and back up the Fosse Way.


Got absolutely pissed on by torrential rain from Melksham to Bourton on the Water on the way home (over an hour of constant rain). Bike was faultless, great protection with the fairing lowers, waterproofs were "waterproof" and in a perverse way I really, really enjoyed the ride.


Still prefer riding in the sun, but my first really wet journey of the year was fun as well.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 11 June 2016, 09:09:04 pm
wow ,,unreal photos hedgetrimmer  :eek
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Post by: gicut58 on 18 June 2016, 03:07:55 pm
MOT, all good  :)
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Post by: mickvp on 18 June 2016, 07:52:15 pm
Changed the oil and fitted a k and n oil filter with the wee nut :)

Tomorrow I'll rebalance the carbs and reset the idle and the service will be complete for abother season :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 18 June 2016, 09:13:23 pm
It seems to me that every Fazer FZS 600 owners are often balancing their carbs. I have had my 2003 FZS 600 Foxeye for 3 years and have never balanced the carbatooters, am I being slack on the tooter front or are you lot over keen on getting your fingers grubby.
I understand that you have to have some quite expensive balancing equipment to carry out the task, and is it within the realms of an old fart like me to do this.
The things I have managed without any problems are  replaced rear disk and pads, serviced/cleaned the all 3 calipers, replace the brake pipes for braided Stainless Steel ones, fitted stainless front pipes (That was a bastard as two studs sheared off, but got them both out with extractors) replaced all the exhaust studs with Stainless Steel studs, plus fitted sports can at the same time, fitted fender extender and carbon Rear Hugger.
changed plugs, oil and filter replenished the cooling system with new antifreeze/coolant.
I have never had to do anything to the engine mechanically, apart from service stuff, oh! and a new choke cable. I have done about 10,000 on the bike since I bought it the chain and both sprockets are all in good condition, no hooking of teeth on sprocket and minimal stretch in chain, I replaced the 9 mm front sprocket nut with the 12mm jobby.
I guess what I am trying to say would you imagine balancing the carbs is within my capabilities after reading the above.
and I never mentioned hairdresser cars once. DOH! 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 19 June 2016, 09:36:57 am
I have never balanced carbatooters either, :lol  but I do check the balance of the carburettors when doing the major services.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 19 June 2016, 10:43:22 am
I have never balanced carbatooters either, :lol  but I do check the balance of the carburettors when doing the major services.
I had mine done when I first brought it 15 years ago (probably didn't need doing ) and have never touched them since BUT the bike has only done 19k, BUT that is 19k of "Sunday" type riding. I wonder if commuting in crappy traffic has something to do with needing to do them more often.   
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: PieEater on 19 June 2016, 10:58:38 am
I tend to balance my carbs once a year as I have the carbtune and it doesn't take long to do.  I do about 4k miles in that time and always notice a difference afterwards. I think the carbs go out of balance so slowly you don't notice the gradual increase in vibes.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 19 June 2016, 12:45:42 pm
I have never balanced carbatooters either, :lol  but I do check the balance of the carburettors when doing the major services.
I had mine done when I first brought it 15 years ago (probably didn't need doing ) and have never touched them since BUT the bike has only done 19k, BUT that is 19k of "Sunday" type riding. I wonder if commuting in crappy traffic has something to do with needing to do them more often.

It is general wear and tear is why the need to be checked. At 19000 miles they wound have very little wear. Would not need to be checked u til 25000 miles when the valves need checking.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 19 June 2016, 01:20:37 pm
Well its seems as if its up for grabs about the CARBATOOTER balancing, some do it every 4K some say not until about 25K, if it helps the bike run a bit smoother by ironing out any little vibs then I feel its worth doing as I do get a very slight buzz through the pegs, its not uncomfortable but noticeable after 80 miles or so, would be nice to lose that.
So what tuning Aids/Brands do you guys recommend and what prices would I expect to have to pay?


My Fazer had an upper cylinder service just before I purchased it (I'm assuming that included valve clearances as they do not rattle excessively)
I will have to dig out the paperwork to find out what that entailed.


reminds me of the story of the guy who took his Honda (Well it would not be a Yammy) to the garage because it was running rough and on collecting it after the repair the guy said to the mechanic what was wrong with it? He was told shit in the carbs, he replied 'does that really help and how often do I have to do it'   
 
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Post by: PieEater on 19 June 2016, 03:39:40 pm

So what tuning Aids/Brands do you guys recommend and what prices would I expect to have to pay?

Morgan Carbtune - http://www.carbtune.co.uk (http://www.carbtune.co.uk) cost you about £60.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: TOADY on 19 June 2016, 04:31:06 pm
Washed and polished it to within an inch of its life. She cleans up well for an old girl
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 19 June 2016, 04:34:43 pm
When are you going to wash the bike? :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 19 June 2016, 05:31:28 pm
rode it , started raining , came home .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Andy W on 19 June 2016, 05:39:00 pm
Today was my second ride on my "new to me" Fazer 1000... :) ...just around the A-roads of Devon...
I was feeling pretty good about it as well, until I saw Hedgetrimmer's photos..!  :'( Ha ha!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 19 June 2016, 06:02:16 pm
Nice little blast around the lanes scrubbing in new T30's. Made friends with the local traffic cop and drooled over an MV Augusta. The thing is a work of art. Just look at the detailing on the wheels....Exquisite.
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Post by: dazza on 19 June 2016, 06:16:30 pm
More
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Post by: slappy on 19 June 2016, 06:48:36 pm
That is a work of art, but imagine trying to clean it if you were daft enough to take it in the rain.
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Post by: joebloggs on 19 June 2016, 07:08:23 pm
Great wheels but awful colour
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 19 June 2016, 07:31:44 pm
Looks like a tart's handbag  :lol


Don't worry Andy W, I know the photos aren't that great, so I'll be heading back for more soon and will try to improve  :photo
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: TOADY on 19 June 2016, 07:57:22 pm
Not overly struck on that. I'd rather a husqvarna nuda or a ktm superduke.  Plus ,Spoked wheels are an invention of the devil and only deserving of cafe racers and supermotos.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 19 June 2016, 08:27:04 pm
you are all philistines, anyone who criticises that MV
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 19 June 2016, 08:29:07 pm
you are all philistines


Nope, I'm from London  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 19 June 2016, 09:32:04 pm
Not overly struck on that. I'd rather a husqvarna nuda or a ktm superduke.  Plus ,Spoked wheels are an invention of the devil and only deserving of cafe racers and supermotos.


Agrees with Toady
Not Stuck on the Gusta, I'm loathed to say it but it does look a bit tarty, especially in PINK. I bet its a bastard to keep that back wheel looking good with chain lube on the white rims.
would be more sense if it was belt drive but alas its chain.Maybe I'm just jealous cos i can't afford one, but then if I had that sort of money I would not be buying the Gusta,
I would spend many many many thousands less and buy a pristine 1000 Gen 1  :D  I just love the 80's/90's Star War looks of the FZS.
That why my baby FZS Foxeye will be with me to the end (Hope that is not prophetic in any way).Imagine being buried sat on your Fazer skid lid and leathers in place not forgetting your glove as you don't want your fingers getting cold, maybe that's a step to far.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: blackcabbie on 20 June 2016, 02:19:26 pm
Fitted a mode button on rh handlebar to change view mode multi guage on my fazer 1000

https://goo.gl/photos/FAqWsNm5jVhdLGWd7 (https://goo.gl/photos/FAqWsNm5jVhdLGWd7)


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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 20 June 2016, 02:36:50 pm
Rode it to work in the heavy rain only to remember I took the day off.....

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Post by: unfazed on 20 June 2016, 06:19:52 pm
 :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: NorthWestern on 20 June 2016, 06:53:52 pm
I wouldn't mind but I set off home in the now heavier rain. 45 mins later I get back, bike in garage and by the time I get changed its blue skies

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Post by: tex on 20 June 2016, 08:03:00 pm
Fitted a mode button on rh handlebar to change view mode multi guage on my fazer 1000

https://goo.gl/photos/FAqWsNm5jVhdLGWd7 (https://goo.gl/photos/FAqWsNm5jVhdLGWd7)


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  I like that, how easy was it to do
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Post by: blackcabbie on 20 June 2016, 09:45:09 pm
you need a resistor, diode and a push button....... all available from maplin..... christians multiguage site gives all the details....you have to splice into the temperature sensor wire
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Post by: tex on 21 June 2016, 11:33:34 am

 Thanks, I'll have a look
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Post by: joebloggs on 21 June 2016, 05:02:42 pm
Grinding, grinding and more grinding.

If you ever feel the need to fit flanged bolts/nuts to your top suspension mount, don't, just passable to grind the top weld that the stock bolt locates on but the lower one was a twat. One hour filing with a stroke of about 15mm is about as much fun as it sounds.

Removed the front sprocket with a electrical impact driver, to tight for socket and breaker bar. Had splined tab washer holding it on, is this stock?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 21 June 2016, 07:37:49 pm
Rode it up to Ribblehead and Hawes, thought I had took a nice couple of pictures of the viaduct and Pen Y Ghent but my memory card decided to foc up.
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Post by: flakey on 21 June 2016, 08:14:36 pm
W O W
Fitted a mode button on rh handlebar to change view mode multi guage on my fazer 1000[/size]https://goo.gl/photos/FAqWsNm5jVhdLGWd7 (https://goo.gl/photos/FAqWsNm5jVhdLGWd7)Sent from my HUAWEI GRA-L09 using Tapatalk 2


now thats the cooolest thing ive ever seen on a fzs600, like it-like it alot :lol , wish I could afford one of them
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: GH600 on 22 June 2016, 10:28:02 pm
Took mine down the runway twice at Henstridge on their biker blast http://www.bikersblast.com/ (http://www.bikersblast.com/)   :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 23 June 2016, 10:32:09 pm
Rode the Fazer home the scenic route after the free training course on electric vehicle charging points , the tyre is now  scrubbed  in .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 24 June 2016, 07:35:56 pm
Took the Fazer this morning instead of the Guzzi  , rode it to Weymouth , stopped and had a coffee and dried off  , got soaked between Yeovil and Dorchester , then went onto Lyme Regis , stopped for another coffee , looked at the Map and decided to head for the Motorway as it was getting late, got soaked between Lyme regis and Honiton . Got as far as Taunton , then had to come off the M5 as it was blocked by the Police due to an accident , as Taunton looked snarled up with traffic headed towards Yeovil and rode home via Shepton Mallet and the Old Bristol Road , got home at 17.30  , just in time to get ready for my Night shift at the University .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 24 June 2016, 08:07:53 pm
Went for a little celebration ride in the sunshine but after the 5th vehicle pulled out in front of me,  had to stop and take a photo to see if I was invisible. :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 24 June 2016, 08:26:33 pm
Went for a little celebration ride in the sunshine but after the 5th vehicle pulled out in front of me,  had to stop and take a photo to see if I was invisible. :rolleyes


D'you know, I think you are invisible! Oh wait...maybe you're just stood behind the big yellow bike  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 24 June 2016, 10:46:04 pm

Went for a little celebration ride in the sunshine but after the 5th vehicle pulled out in front of me,  had to stop and take a photo to see if I was invisible. :rolleyes

I dont see any bike
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Post by: TOADY on 25 June 2016, 07:47:32 pm
Today I fitted my akrapovic copy. Only ordered it last Sunday and arrived from Hong Kong today. Cook about van hour to fit and sounds bloody lovely
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Post by: NorthWestern on 25 June 2016, 07:51:21 pm
Pics/report toady!!

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Post by: NorthWestern on 25 June 2016, 07:52:37 pm
Took it for an emergency mot after coming across my old mot by mistake and seeing it runs out tomorrow...

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Post by: matt7chunk on 25 June 2016, 07:53:07 pm
Today I fitted my akrapovic copy. Only ordered it last Sunday and arrived from Hong Kong today. Cook about van hour to fit and sounds bloody lovely
Where did you order the pipe from mate,  have you got a link?   


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Post by: dazza on 25 June 2016, 08:11:03 pm
Went for a little celebration ride in the sunshine but after the 5th vehicle pulled out in front of me,  had to stop and take a photo to see if I was invisible. :rolleyes


D'you know, I think you are invisible! Oh wait...maybe you're just stood behind the big yellow bike  :lol
Don't know why it came out so big  :\
 
 

Went for a little celebration ride in the sunshine but after the 5th vehicle pulled out in front of me,  had to stop and take a photo to see if I was invisible. :rolleyes

I dont see any bike
:lol  This explains it
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 27 June 2016, 07:58:09 am
Smashed in a 850 mile ride over the weekend. Got soaked.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Shinigami on 27 June 2016, 12:32:01 pm
fitted new chain and sprockets, cried when the cheap riveting tool was weaker than the soft rivet...


still need to rivet it XD
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazer99 on 27 June 2016, 12:49:53 pm
* Topped up the engine oil
* Lubed the Chain
* Properly repaired the broken wire from the reader to the speedo
* Took it out for a good hard Ride

Now I need to give the dirty girl a good wash  :rollin :lol :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 27 June 2016, 05:18:43 pm
Swapped the bars out for some 758's. Got a local engineering company to tap the ends to accept the original bar end weights.
Feels a lot better, something I always noticed after riding my DRZ and that MT10.
Still toying with the idea to raise them an inch or not.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 27 June 2016, 06:19:55 pm
Swapped the bars out for some 758's. Got a local engineering company to tap the ends to accept the original bar end weights.
Feels a lot better, something I always noticed after riding my DRZ and that MT10.
Still toying with the idea to raise them an inch or not.

Looks very good, how do you find the width.
I am considering doing to same, but will probably shorten them to the same width as the originals.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 27 June 2016, 06:41:34 pm
Yes, feels much wider and totally different, will take a while to get used to it but that was what I was after as when I ride it after my DRZ the handlebars always felt too narrow.
Also, there was so much flex in the original bars. Not sure if that was a good or bad thing but these Renthals feel much more substantial.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: esetest on 27 June 2016, 07:26:04 pm
Cleaned it , washed  and  chamoised it ,  Cleaned and lubed the chain , polished the down pipes , covered it in GT85 .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 27 June 2016, 08:39:05 pm
Swapped the bars out for some 758's. Got a local engineering company to tap the ends to accept the original bar end weights.
Feels a lot better, something I always noticed after riding my DRZ and that MT10.
Still toying with the idea to raise them an inch or not.

Looks very good, how do you find the width.
I am considering doing to same, but will probably shorten them to the same width as the originals.




I did that..........what I should have done was try them first before cutting 20mm off  :o.....ive now bought another set  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: joebloggs on 27 June 2016, 09:48:58 pm
Loosely fitted these

(https://s19.postimg.org/hnp82arhv/WP_20160627_004.jpg)

(https://s19.postimg.org/e2tcj2myb/WP_20160627_001.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sinto on 28 June 2016, 10:35:11 pm
Loosely fitted these

Bloody hell Joe, more shiney bits? :pokefun
Looks good all the same, have you got much more to do to get it on the road?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: joebloggs on 29 June 2016, 07:14:20 pm
Loosely fitted these

Bloody hell Joe, more shiney bits? :pokefun
Looks good all the same, have you got much more to do to get it on the road?


Spent all afternoon drawing up some new sub frame mounts, 7 bloody hours cutting up piece's of card, measuring, cutting again etc etc, transfer to PC, still not happy with it.

So, no, its a way off yet.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MMCMME on 29 June 2016, 09:10:23 pm
Noticed what I thought was slight cam chain noise so removed CCT to check it.

Circlip holding the plunger in came off in my hand, took me almost an hour to get the bloody thing back together  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 29 June 2016, 10:20:06 pm
Bolted on my modified Ventura rack system, in preparation for this weekends LOFO campout, weather dependent, as always in this country.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Millietant on 02 July 2016, 03:19:13 pm
Took the carbs off, blew out all the jets and cleaned the float bowls, then fitted the replacement ignition coils from Gheeks.


Then, just before firing it up, thought I'd take the lower plug out of the lower spout in the exhaust can.


Bikes running superbly now and sounds a treat.
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Post by: Millietant on 02 July 2016, 06:05:45 pm
Took the carbs off, blew out all the jets and cleaned the float bowls, then fitted the replacement ignition coils from Gheeks.


Then, just before firing it up, thought I'd take the blanking plug out of the lower spout in the exhaust can.


Bikes running superbly now and sounds a treat.
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Post by: dazza on 02 July 2016, 08:12:04 pm
THIS..... :'(
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Post by: Exupnut on 02 July 2016, 08:46:00 pm
Shit Darren....did u have an off aswell? Speed ? Road? How did the bike respond?.....any way u can get an engineer shop to weld up a fix?
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Post by: ChristoT on 02 July 2016, 08:53:11 pm
Chain snapped, Dazza?

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Post by: Exupnut on 02 July 2016, 09:25:32 pm
Think that's obvious Merv....I'll call u  later..see how ur doin
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Post by: dazza on 02 July 2016, 09:29:35 pm
No, didn't have an off, was at the bottom of my road giving it a handful in 2nd over a lump in the road.  Chain snapped and holed the crankcase. My own fault, just one of those things.
I was going to take her off the road at the end of the month anyway and give her a good overhaul, just been put forward a bit I think.
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Post by: Exupnut on 02 July 2016, 09:52:46 pm
Lookin at it closely I think u might be able to save it tho...waddya think? Did any bits of the case go inside? While u were slowing did it chuck it out the back?...did u check for the debris on the road?
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Post by: dazza on 02 July 2016, 10:07:47 pm
Went back later and retrieved the chain, it's fucked mate, not repairing that. You can quite clearly see the crank and conrod. Most of the chunks were resting on the frame and the smaller bits inside the sprocket cover. Think the oil coming out prevented anything entering the crank.
Going to take it off the road and source an engine or complete  donor bike. Shit happens mate.
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Post by: downey on 03 July 2016, 12:10:36 am
washed it and noticed the washer that should be behind the front sprocket not behind the front sprocket but under the casing where i keep the gunk :lol [/size] and upon further inspection ,sure enough my nut had gone walkabout, :'( [/size] i  thought it was only the 600's that threw off there nuts :rolleyes [/size], so she will be stayin put untill the new one arrives,,ill have to make do with the apprillia :D
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Post by: downey on 03 July 2016, 12:11:26 am
ah i give up  :wall
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Post by: sinto on 03 July 2016, 12:23:47 am
washed it and noticed the washer that should be behind the front sprocket not behind the front sprocket but under the casing where i keep the gunk :lol  and upon further inspection ,sure enough my nut had gone walkabout :'(  i  thought it was only the 600's that threw off there nuts :rolleyes so she will be stayin put untill the new one arrives,,ill have to make do with the apprillia :D

"Oh I give up"

Edited (again) :pokefun for downey.


Note to downey... stop puting font and sizes in, or once you've posted your statement, go back in and modify it by taking out ALL THE FONT/SIZES you've put in between the  [ ] and remove those too!
:)
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Post by: Exupnut on 03 July 2016, 01:35:42 am
Went back later and retrieved the chain, it's fucked mate, not repairing that. You can quite clearly see the crank and conrod. Most of the chunks were resting on the frame and the smaller bits inside the sprocket cover. Think the oil coming out prevented anything entering the crank.
Going to take it off the road and source an engine or complete  donor bike. Shit happens mate.

Get it apart and see what the damage is first...if any ...u might be able to get away with a simple weld...count ur chickens Darren ....u could save some bucks...
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Post by: dazza on 03 July 2016, 01:49:59 am
Seriously mate, not going to get away with a weld,  it's destroyed the crankcase completely. Will be simpler to replace the engine. Any news on your work Bike, thieving twats aren't they?
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Post by: red98 on 03 July 2016, 07:46:19 am
Foc.....yep, your right there dazza, every now and again shit happens    :\.........just out of curiosity how old  was the chain ?

on the bright side......not long now till the new bike arrives   :thumbup

another answer to your problem, how are you with the spanners, how about buying just the engine cases off ebay/breakers and swapping over yourself ?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: HarryHornby on 03 July 2016, 08:29:52 am
was at the bottom of my road giving it a handful in 2nd over a lump in the road.  Chain snapped and holed the crankcase. My own fault, just one of those things.


You were trying to get the front wheel up weren't you........ see what happens when you misbehave!  ;)
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Post by: dazza on 03 July 2016, 09:29:25 pm
Foc.....yep, your right there dazza, every now and again shit happens    :\ .........just out of curiosity how old  was the chain ?

on the bright side......not long now till the new bike arrives   :thumbup

another answer to your problem, how are you with the spanners, how about buying just the engine cases off ebay/breakers and swapping over yourself ?
Hello Paul, yes, got to take it on the chin haven't I. Can't really say that I'm that gutted, Had nearly 5 years of reasonably trouble free biking from her and Like you say, less than a month now and I will have my new bike. :) This will give me a little project to tinker with.
It's ironic as I had just left my brother after he rode it to try out the new bars and I had mentioned that the chain and sprockets were approaching 30k and the chain had a very noticeable tightspot. Replacing them was next on my list, so I was aware. :\
As for spannering, pretty confident with most things but can't say that I've ever stripped down and rebuilt  a four stroke engine....How hard can it be ?  :lol
After Nickodemons comment about his mate repairing his crankcase, Exupnut may have a point with going down the repairing road. we'll see. :)
And Harry, you may call it misbehaving but when no one else is about, I call it having fun  :D
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Post by: downey on 03 July 2016, 10:32:33 pm
thanks again for that sinto  :groan ,,crikey sorry for  your troubles dazza,,could have been worse ,if it was at high speed like ,hope the repairs go smoothly  :thumbup
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Post by: dazza on 03 July 2016, 10:43:28 pm
Thanks downey  ;)
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Post by: Shinigami on 04 July 2016, 01:07:01 pm
broke it, that's what i did  :thumbdown


did headlight mod and fitted new exhaust but realised had stripped the studs on rear sprocket carrier when torquing it up... so another delay in riding! replacement coming from a breakers hopefully tomorrow.


Also never blindly follow the torque values in the service manual....
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Post by: joebloggs on 04 July 2016, 10:22:05 pm
Sheared the fan mounts off the radiator. Top nut came undone easily enough but when undoing the lower nuts I suddenly found the nut and mount attached to the socket
Fan was going in the bin so not the end of the world but couldn't believe how little effort it took to shear off the mount.
Another few grams saved
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Post by: Dave48 on 05 July 2016, 05:00:00 am
Started off last week attempting to replace carb to cylinder head rubbers(see "a senior moment" thread! :lol ).
Bike is now resting on stand/wooden blocks,  exhaust system off,rad removed,checked,repainted, coolant hoses checked & refitted with s/s jubilee clips.Entire front of engine derusted, repainted. New fuel filter % also 2 x rad hoses, 4 exhaust port gaskets, small bore carb heater hoses & clips.
Carbs about to be overhauled with service kits. Removed forks to access & drill out lower rad mount bolt that had corroded & snapped.
Now I discover steering bearings "notchy" so thats the next job!
Was planning to do all these jobs come Autumn/Winter but  I have started now so may as well do the lot....Did I mention the front forks--going to phone/see my local "guru" re  re-springing/oil/seals. His replacement Wilbers rear shock has transformed the bike. Best £300 ever spent on any Fazer I have owned.
Oh yes forgot to mention the front caliper bleed nipples are seized-have got  a pair of stainless ones from Powerhouse so may as well do the full service on the blue spots. :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 06 July 2016, 07:47:30 pm
Hsd a nice fast ride to Seaways cafe at  Fridaythorpe  with a workmate who has just bought a BMW GS, must say that the beemer really holds a line well and looked really composed.
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Post by: dazza on 06 July 2016, 09:05:48 pm
The yellow phoenix is starting to rise  :)
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Post by: red98 on 06 July 2016, 09:09:31 pm
Wot...no piccies   :eek
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Post by: red98 on 06 July 2016, 09:11:51 pm
Rode my 600 boxeye down to mums in the heart of the thames valley, cut the lawns and came home the long way, nice way to spend a summers evening   :thumbup
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Post by: kitcrazy on 07 July 2016, 03:45:14 pm
Just got back from a 450 mile ride around Suffolk and Norfolk
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 07 July 2016, 04:24:21 pm
The yellow phoenix is starting to rise  :)


Liking it!


Only managed to refit radiator & coolant pipes since took this pic yesterday
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Post by: Dave48 on 07 July 2016, 04:26:03 pm
And another pic
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Post by: dazza on 07 July 2016, 08:42:49 pm
Managed to free up my seized wheel adjuster with a ring spanner  and wind it back in so will fit the new swing arm at a later date  and fitted new rubber cushioned sprockets front and rear. Should be super smooth and quiet when she's ready for the  road.
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Post by: Millietant on 08 July 2016, 12:28:34 am
Weather looked OK army this morning so I rode the 1000 to work. The 3 hour (100 mile) normal car journey took only 2 hours on the Fazer.


Had a lovely ride back home as well - 200 easy miles for the day.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Millietant on 08 July 2016, 12:31:21 am
So, how do you edit typos and wrong auto-corrects out of posts?


My iPad decided "early" was really meant to be "army" in my post above, but I can't see how to amend it - I may just be stupid as well as old !
Title: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 08 July 2016, 12:36:47 am
On iphone/pad just tap the text in the post and options appear like this......

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Post by: Fazer99 on 09 July 2016, 10:43:31 pm
Took my baby for a ride to a SciFi charity event that I was costuming at and also let a wookie pose for a photo on it  :lol
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Post by: fazersharp on 09 July 2016, 11:02:11 pm
WELL there's something you don't see every day
(http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6412.0;attach=25401;image)
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Post by: dazza on 09 July 2016, 11:08:03 pm
Bet she's got a hairy muff  :eek
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Post by: fazersharp on 09 July 2016, 11:29:39 pm
Bet she's got a hairy muff  :eek
How the FOC do you tell that it is a female wookie
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Post by: Fazer99 on 10 July 2016, 06:49:35 am
Bet she's got a hairy muff  :eek
How the FOC do you tell that it is a female wookie

It's a male and a member of our charity group the MKG (Milton Keynes Garrison) and he left quite a few 12 inch long curly hairs on my saddle
:rollin :lol :rollin
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Post by: slappy on 10 July 2016, 09:12:28 am
As a Fazer owner you should be a Star Trek character :)
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Post by: Fazer99 on 10 July 2016, 09:48:07 am
As a Fazer owner you should be a Star Trek character :)


Very good  :lol  because they really are 'stunning'  :rollin
Could never really get into Star Trek so I call it my speeder bike  :D  could do with some photos of me riding through a forest  8)
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Post by: sinto on 10 July 2016, 02:42:39 pm
Tried to swap 2003 clocks for my 1998 ones, didn't happen as the wiring is different. Yes, I have the wiring harnesses for both and thought it was a straight swap but the connections in the black box under the tank is different, so I'll need to rethink :(
Also fitted a digigear (thanks Anutz) but again didn't work due to programming but I'll try to do that tomorrow on way to work as apposed to on the centre stand :(
I will however need to rewire it again when I manage to work out how to swap the clocks!
Ahh the joys of tinkering :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 10 July 2016, 04:58:33 pm

Just returned from a week in France with the lads, some great roads, the Fazer never missed a beat. Roll on next year.
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Post by: unfazed on 10 July 2016, 08:00:13 pm

Just returned from a week in France with the lads, some great roads, the Fazer never missed a beat. Roll on next year.

Did you expect it to  :eek :lol Great place indeed :thumbup
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Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 10 July 2016, 09:15:56 pm

Just returned from a week in France with the lads, some great roads, the Fazer never missed a beat. Roll on next year.

Did you expect it to  :eek :lol Great place indeed :thumbup

I always feel like it's going to fail, considering the state it was in when I bought it. I'm always thinking I might have missed something that is still attached, that is in the same state as some of the parts I've changed, and its still there waiting to fall apart. I still use it for long trips tho, you've gotta have faith haven't you.
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Post by: Exupnut on 10 July 2016, 10:56:57 pm
Bet she's got a hairy muff  :eek
How the FOC do you tell that it is a female wookie


If u got that wookie to sit on Dazza's head he could comb it :)
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Post by: slimwilly on 11 July 2016, 09:50:11 pm
Turned the Renthal bars upside down for a more racy riding position,more like my Fireblade that I am now used to, fitted a R6 throttle tube for fast action throttle.
Removed large mirrors, now fitting one small removable one because I want to keep this on the road.


(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr61/slimwilly/FZ3_zpsqavyzean.jpg) (http://s470.photobucket.com/user/slimwilly/media/FZ3_zpsqavyzean.jpg.html)

(http://i470.photobucket.com/albums/rr61/slimwilly/FZ4_zps5hwfitaq.jpg) (http://s470.photobucket.com/user/slimwilly/media/FZ4_zps5hwfitaq.jpg.html)

Fitted a cut down screen.

Tonight I went for a shakedown spin,,soon got the feel of it, it felt good, got to the edges of the tyres quite easy, did about 90m miles on some nice quiet A roads, quite pleased how it felt.

Will be planning to do some track days when we get back from Austria mid August,not taking the Fazer to Austria,no thats for the Fireblade.

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Post by: dazza on 15 July 2016, 05:45:24 pm
The Fazer lives again and is purring like a kitten. 8)
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Post by: ChristoT on 15 July 2016, 05:57:41 pm
Hooray!

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Post by: slimwilly on 15 July 2016, 09:53:27 pm
lovely, keep it forever
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Post by: red98 on 16 July 2016, 09:12:51 am
Nice work dazza   :thumbup   and a quick turnaround......

so.....what you like at fixing a broken government, could do with a quick turnaround on that aswell     :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 16 July 2016, 09:32:38 am
Nice work dazza   :thumbup   and a quick turnaround......

so.....what you like at fixing a broken government, could do with a quick turnaround on that aswell     :(

Government is not broken, its focced, the whole lot of them and their toadying supporters from all political sides of the fence need scrapping off and recycling into cat food.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 16 July 2016, 11:39:06 am
Jesus jumped up Christ in a sidecar! Do we have to have politics in here as well?!  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 16 July 2016, 01:08:12 pm
Jesus jumped up Christ in a sidecar! Do we have to have politics in here as well?!  :'(

I apologise, :o
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 16 July 2016, 02:19:12 pm
Jesus jumped up Christ in a sidecar! Do we have to have politics in here as well?!  :'(


I apologise, :o



And don't do it again!  :lol


Ok, breathe in deeply:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4285_zpsvqcxsbqy.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4285_zpsvqcxsbqy.jpg.html)


Ah, that's better!  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: celticdog on 16 July 2016, 05:09:18 pm
Put new seals in one of the blue spots, lets hope it sorts out my braking woes
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Post by: slimwilly on 16 July 2016, 10:31:07 pm
Had an evening blast out to Worcester and onto the Upton on Severn folk festival, I was heaving,oh and rocking
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Post by: GH600 on 17 July 2016, 08:29:13 pm
Fitted the TUTORO I had from the Versys then went for a ride down to West Bay  :)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 17 July 2016, 08:48:39 pm
A good ride around Alston, Hartside, Middleton, Teesdale, Weardale etc.
Came across two bike accidents. Had to wait for air ambulance to clear the road on one, but rider didn't seem too bad. Turned around at the second one and found a different way to my destination, as the copper at the road block said it'd be about half an hour before the road opened again. Silly season is upon us.


Great not being in the south anymore: miles and miles of empty moorland roads:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4291_zpsdvlimviz.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4291_zpsdvlimviz.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4292_zpscddlljkc.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4292_zpscddlljkc.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazer99 on 18 July 2016, 07:29:33 am
I had to leave it in the garage thismorning and I had to take the car to work  :'( as I had to bring my computer in to get the IT guy to take it away and fix it after Microsoft did their FUCKING forced update to windows 10 and it has completely screwed my computer up, when I tried contacting them they were as helpful as a marziepan door knob and they hung up on me.

Oh well! on the brighter side I will be popping home at lunchtime to swap the car for the bike  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Shinigami on 18 July 2016, 01:48:41 pm
rode to view/put deposit on the womans r3, oil and filter change (realised it still had the oem filter in place which was a knightmare to get off!)
chain adjusted, battery charged after near battery death in birmingham (luckily after letting it cool slightly and dual lights disabled it started)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 19 July 2016, 10:27:09 pm
Yesterday's ride took me to:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4311_zpswiqkj802.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4311_zpswiqkj802.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4313_zpspmsd2nxz.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4313_zpspmsd2nxz.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4317_zps9amftybf.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4317_zps9amftybf.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4328_zpsgsulw6q1.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4328_zpsgsulw6q1.jpg.html)


Buttertubs Pass:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4338_zpshm7ipfbb.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4338_zpshm7ipfbb.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4339_zpsjgnrvi59.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4339_zpsjgnrvi59.jpg.html)


Garsdale:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4343_zpse2zb2pat.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4343_zpse2zb2pat.jpg.html)


Ever on the search for more horsepower  :lol  :


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4354_zpsv69vflxl.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4354_zpsv69vflxl.jpg.html)


And today, Melrose Abbey:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4369_zpsye1omsx7.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4369_zpsye1omsx7.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4370_zpsx8pa0tfl.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4370_zpsx8pa0tfl.jpg.html)


Kelso:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4413_zpsfujvcoqd.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4413_zpsfujvcoqd.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4414_zpsxwqcemt0.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4414_zpsxwqcemt0.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4422_zpsiu9yq9f1.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4422_zpsiu9yq9f1.jpg.html)


Berwick on Tweed:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4435_zpsws8ysggq.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4435_zpsws8ysggq.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4458_zpsebdkdjy9.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4458_zpsebdkdjy9.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4461_zpsako8xeb4.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4461_zpsako8xeb4.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4466_zpsfndrhtrn.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4466_zpsfndrhtrn.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 19 July 2016, 11:01:38 pm
very nice pics and some very nice roads  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 20 July 2016, 08:44:31 pm
Agreed, very nice pics and a beautiful part of the country.Hedgetrimmer, your post is a hard act to follow as all I did today was to fit a lengthened sidestand to overcome the excessive lean due to the jackup kit I fitted the other month.
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Post by: pilninggas on 20 July 2016, 09:07:51 pm
Finished work for the long break. Got on the fz1 and rode to Folkestone. Onto Eurotunnel and sat in a hotel in Lille. Into Bolzano tomorrow. Lead shot and fix risers definitely reduced bar vibes.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 21 July 2016, 09:17:38 am
Started what I thought would be a straightforward job a month ago........!
carb to cylinder head inlet rubbers were seriously cracked & embrittled-15 summers had taken their toll.
Finally yesterday got the bike running properly-shes riding like she should :lol
This is what it took.......
4 x carb inlet rubbers
1 xAir Filter
1 x Fuel filter
Various Yamaha OEM parts inc 2 rad hoses & 3 snmall bore carb coolant circuit hoses & clips
4 xCopper exhaust port gaskets
4 x carb overhaul kits
Heatproof black engine paint,Wynns carb cleaner, GT85 spray
Stainless steel hose clips
pkt 300mm cable ties
Set of taper roller headset bearings from "Marksman" ( £24 delivered next day) Yamaha OEM are £36 each!!!
Front forks rebuilt with new springs tailored to my weight,riding style etc,new seals,clips & correct grade of oil to suit springs
Finally had to pay someone else to synchronise carburettors as my mate with gauges is off sunbathing :lol


few jobs left for winter months-free off 1 front seized brake bleed nipple,overhaul front brakes with kits from "Powerhouse"
Repaint centre stand,Rebush gear pedal to shaft to eliminate side play(wear).
The REd Reviver has been Rejuvenated!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Robbie8666 on 25 July 2016, 11:28:21 am
it passed its MOT with an advisory that front tyre tread is low but not bothered bout that as its been sold in the next week or so!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 26 July 2016, 10:06:01 pm
Took the thou to poole bike night, good turn out but the fishes and chippies not at their best   :(.....good tuesday evening ride though  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 26 July 2016, 10:45:38 pm
Took the thou to poole bike night, good turn out but the fishes and chippies not at their best   :(.....good tuesday evening ride though  :)

I note the Solent Advanced Motorcyclists' Mobile Display Unit was there (the large white trailer with the red Land Rover in front) :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 27 July 2016, 11:14:53 pm
More fun on't moor and dale. Down to Settle via Middleton, Hawes etc, then across to Skipton on the A65 (some of which would be cracking fun if you hit it free of traffic - some chance!). Then back up via Grassington, Aysgarth, across to Hawes again for fish and chips, out via Garsdale, but then hammered it up the M6 back to Carlisle as time was getting on.


Pics from today.
River Tees:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4470_zpsewcxp22w.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4470_zpsewcxp22w.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4474_zpsitiif46p.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4474_zpsitiif46p.jpg.html)


A pretty little spot:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4476_zpscwa86scf.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4476_zpscwa86scf.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4481_zpsdxopsfw7.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4481_zpsdxopsfw7.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4486_zpspdwttpkw.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4486_zpspdwttpkw.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4509_zpsjhoc1vse.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4509_zpsjhoc1vse.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4497_zpsghnmwcez.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4497_zpsghnmwcez.jpg.html)


Ribblehead viaduct:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4510_zps8i0ofwjg.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4510_zps8i0ofwjg.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4513_zpsypohbpeg.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4513_zpsypohbpeg.jpg.html)


Pen-y-Ghent nicely lit:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4516_zpshjjykxpp.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4516_zpshjjykxpp.jpg.html)


Not so with Ingleborough:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4517_zps47kdu1cc.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4517_zps47kdu1cc.jpg.html)


This viaduct just outside Hawes on the way to Garsdale:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4521_zpsnzqrckj4.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4521_zpsnzqrckj4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dickturpin on 27 July 2016, 11:18:34 pm
Pack it in Hedgetrimmer.... they'll all come up here if you keep showing how great it is! 😂
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 27 July 2016, 11:37:25 pm
Took the 600 out of the garage this morning to go to work, fired up into gear, clutch out, stop, restarted clutch out stop.

Put it back in the garage and took the 1000.

When I came home decided to tackle what was most likely a side stand switch issue after the dinner

Down to the garage pushed the 1000 out to give a bit more space and light to work on the 600.

Off with the side cover found the blue connector took it apart, no corrosion on the contacts, checked the switch no continuity.  :'(

Removed the Side stand, (not really necessary just gives more room to work) removed the gear lever from the shaft, removed sprocket cover and finally removed the side stand switch.

Pulled the wire cable back to give me some room to dismantle the switch

Opened up the side stand switch, some discolouration and copper corrosion on the contacts.

Cleaned the contacts with 1200 wet and dry, coated all with Dielectric Grease. Put it back together tested it  :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup

Put the side stand Switch back on (using Stainless bolts), Sprocket cover back on, Gearlever back on and side stand back on.

Coated the blue connector with dielectric grease and pushed it back together then pulled the the green  (neutral) connector apart and treated it with dielectric grease.
Started engine into gear side stand down cut out side stand up away for road. Sorted  :woot
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 27 July 2016, 11:48:42 pm


Pack it in Hedgetrimmer.... they'll all come up here if you keep showing how great it is!


 :lol


Nah, they'll never get free of all those southern traffic jams  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 27 July 2016, 11:50:13 pm
Ufazed Where do you get that diabetic grease from please
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 28 July 2016, 12:01:44 am
Fazersharp

Flea bay, look for:

Permatex 22058

I find the permatex products good but expensive.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 28 July 2016, 12:15:13 am
Fazersharp

Flea bay, look for:

Permatex 22058

I find the permatex products good but expensive.

Thanks for that - looks like £11.50 I already have some this http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/servisol-multi-purpose-silicone-grease-50g-tube-re90x (http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/servisol-multi-purpose-silicone-grease-50g-tube-re90x) wonder it it does the same.
I dont get how it can be an insulator and a conductor at the same time it says
Prevents voltage leakage around any electrical connection. But yet will allow voltage to pass if used as a protective against corrosion. I think I used to whack Vaseline around my battery connectors on my old cars.   
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 28 July 2016, 01:02:37 am
Fazersharp

Flea bay, look for:

Permatex 22058

I find the permatex products good but expensive.

Thanks for that - looks like £11.50 I already have some this [url]http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/servisol-multi-purpose-silicone-grease-50g-tube-re90x[/url] ([url]http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/servisol-multi-purpose-silicone-grease-50g-tube-re90x[/url]) wonder it it does the same.
I dont get how it can be an insulator and a conductor at the same time it says
Prevents voltage leakage around any electrical connection. But yet will allow voltage to pass if used as a protective against corrosion. I think I used to whack Vaseline around my battery connectors on my old cars.


It doesn't conduct, it insulates, but high Voltages will not break it down, which is why it is suitable for spark plug leads. If you put it on connectors pushing the connectors together displaces it and the connectors make contact but the grease stays around them protecting them from corrosion.
Vaseline on the battery poles was to prevent corrosion due to battery acid vapours
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Millietant on 28 July 2016, 07:41:54 am

Pack it in Hedgetrimmer.... they'll all come up here if you keep showing how great it is!

 :lol

Nah, they'll never get free of all those southern traffic jams  ;)


You make me so jealous !!!!!!!


I lived in Durham for the first 25 years of my life, the for another 12 years later in life, and now I can't wait to get back there.


You're talking about all the roads and places I grew up with and when I wax lyrical about the north, to folk down south, they all tell me it's the rose tinted glasses of youth - glad to see its not - and its still as foccing brilliant up as there as my memory says it was. I knew there was something to look forward to in life.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 28 July 2016, 09:30:34 am
Fazersharp

Flea bay, look for:

Permatex 22058

I find the permatex products good but expensive.

Thanks for that - looks like £11.50 I already have some this [url]http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/servisol-multi-purpose-silicone-grease-50g-tube-re90x[/url] ([url]http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/servisol-multi-purpose-silicone-grease-50g-tube-re90x[/url]) wonder it it does the same.
I dont get how it can be an insulator and a conductor at the same time it says
Prevents voltage leakage around any electrical connection. But yet will allow voltage to pass if used as a protective against corrosion. I think I used to whack Vaseline around my battery connectors on my old cars.


It doesn't conduct, it insulates, but high Voltages will not break it down, which is why it is suitable for spark plug leads. If you put it on connectors pushing the connectors together displaces it and the connectors make contact but the grease stays around them protecting them from corrosion.
Vaseline on the battery poles was to prevent corrosion due to battery acid vapours

I see but there will still be some between to connections that insulates by a small amount wont there ?. How about ACF50
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazerider on 28 July 2016, 10:15:28 am

Good fix Unfazed.  :thumbup

IIRC someone else had concluded the only way to get at a troublesome sidestand switch was to take the engine out!


I avoid using silicone greases on switches. It's OK on connectors which are forced together and displace the grease, but switches operate at much lower contact pressures.
If there is any arcing it can cause the grease to overheat: with carbon based compounds you get soot and CO2 which won't stop conduction, with silicone the products of overheating can include silica which will stop the contacts touching.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 28 July 2016, 02:42:46 pm

You make me so jealous !!!!!!!


I lived in Durham for the first 25 years of my life, the for another 12 years later in life, and now I can't wait to get back there.


You're talking about all the roads and places I grew up with and when I wax lyrical about the north, to folk down south, they all tell me it's the rose tinted glasses of youth - glad to see its not - and its still as foccing brilliant up as there as my memory says it was. I knew there was something to look forward to in life.


Y'see, some folks like spannering and tinkering in the shed. Some folks like to talk kit. Others love their racing. It's all good. Me, I just like to get out and ride, doesn't matter really where I am. Everywhere I've gone on a bike, I've found nice roads, nice scenery and places to explore. There's a wealth of great places you can get to from the Midlands, interesting things to see, good roads to ride, all within a day's ride. You just gotta get out and do it!


[/Campaign For Actually Riding message]  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilninggas on 28 July 2016, 03:38:31 pm
My top box lock broke yesterday ( Stelvio, ofenpass, foscagno, Garcia, tonale, Mendola), so went to heingericke in Bolzano and bought a new one and fitted it. Also repair my USB charging port.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 28 July 2016, 03:53:41 pm
My top box lock broke yesterday ( Stelvio, ofenpass, foscagno, Garcia, tonale, Mendola), so went to heingericke in Bolzano and bought a new one and fitted it. Also repair my USB charging port.


Hopefully, lots of lovely pics (but not of top box locks and USB charging ports  :lol  ) when you get home?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 28 July 2016, 06:43:40 pm

Good fix Unfazed.  :thumbup

IIRC someone else had concluded the only way to get at a troublesome sidestand switch was to take the engine out!

I avoid using silicone greases on switches. It's OK on connectors which are forced together and displace the grease, but switches operate at much lower contact pressures.
If there is any arcing it can cause the grease to overheat: with carbon based compounds you get soot and CO2 which won't stop conduction, with silicone the products of overheating can include silica which will stop the contacts touching.

Yes it is generally thought the engine out at worst or the sump off at best is required to remove the side stand switch of the Fazer600. The lower bolt is accessible but the head of the top one is not, however the rear of the top bolt is accessible with the sprocket cover off.
I used a drill and sharp HSS bits to spin the bolt out from the rear. The problem was how to get it back in. :oops :lol

I drilled out the threads of the upper hole and super glued 2 washers and the nylock nut to the switch and was able to get the bolt from the top to screw into the nut before the superglue gave way. Then with a ground down (to get it to fit in the confined space) deep 8 mm ring spanner was able to hold the nut when doing the final tightening. I took photographs of some of the work. Now one bolt has the head at the top and the other has the head at the bottom.
A much better option than trying  to remove the downpipes and remove the sump or engine. :)
I must post a "How to fix the side stand switch" in the downloads, had it all apart, fixed and back together in 2.5 hours. Trying to find the 1200 wet and dry and stainless bolts, nylock nut and washers took me about half an hour.  :rolleyes The reason I used the Permatex dielectric grease is that it can withstand the high voltage arcing around the ignition coils. The contacts in the side stand switch are the sliding type and have a good strong spring. This gives good pressure and will displace the grease unlike contacts on relays and the like.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilninggas on 28 July 2016, 06:45:34 pm
My top box lock broke yesterday ( Stelvio, ofenpass, foscagno, Garcia, tonale, Mendola), so went to heingericke in Bolzano and bought a new one and fitted it. Also repair my USB charging port.


Hopefully, lots of lovely pics (but not of top box locks and USB charging ports  :lol  ) when you get home?

Yes, although I've ridden these roads previously so not taken endless photos. Mixed weather, the last time I was here it was late august and better, more settled. Did some impromptu off reading on the umbrailpass, slid off of the road, but kept it upright so no harm done. Forgotten how much I love the ofenpass (super fast) and how broken Gavia is.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: GH600 on 28 July 2016, 08:24:34 pm
Wednesday night Two runs down Henstridge runway (750 mtrs) beat my son on his 675 Daytona both times & 104 mph top speed on the garmin quest  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: joebloggs on 28 July 2016, 11:03:51 pm
Got a couple of pic's from the engineer

(https://s19.postimg.org/o81qukq7n/tank1.jpg)

(https://s19.postimg.org/d9qhce1mb/tank2.jpg)

(https://s19.postimg.org/c8q8n9kmr/tank3.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 31 July 2016, 09:20:51 pm
Met up with Mr Kitcrazy and hit some lovely twisty roads stopping at Charing glider club, Headcorn aerodrome, Camber sands and finished off at the Sun in Bredgar for a shandy.......Perfect day.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: joebloggs on 31 July 2016, 11:11:16 pm
Finally got round to removing the exhaust, lots of heat and still sheared two studs, sheared long so hopefully theres still a chance of removing them without going the helicoil route
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Kosmic Kartman on 31 July 2016, 11:42:13 pm
Took me Julie up north on a Fazer gathering. See events section.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Robbie8666 on 01 August 2016, 11:26:04 am
SOLD IT :) to we buy any bike
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: joebloggs on 01 August 2016, 07:07:07 pm
took it and some steel tubing etc etc to the engineers to have some brackets welded on for the new subframe, and a few bits and pieces.

Me thinks I've well and truly blown the budget this month. :eek


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 01 August 2016, 07:20:57 pm
SOLD IT :) to we buy any bike

What yer riding to the Ogri?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 01 August 2016, 09:03:20 pm
All the talk of the great roads of Wales on another thread has got me slightly jealous, so I thought I'd try to piece together a route up here to compete. Not entirely unsuccessfully I might say  :)  The southern stretch of the A595 is certainly up there with the best, and coupled with one or two others, gave me a route of about 180 miles that was largely, shall we say, brisker than the mountain routes  :evil


Did do a brief detour to Wasdale again though, just for a break and the variation:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4613_zpshkwky0iw.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4613_zpshkwky0iw.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4614_zps660miv4c.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4614_zps660miv4c.jpg.html)


Sitting gazing at the view, the mountains seemed strangely unreal, almost like they had been printed on the background of the sky. But I just can't do it all justice with my dubious photography skills.


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4590_zpsi72eb6xa.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4590_zpsi72eb6xa.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4583_zpsxmprghi3.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4583_zpsxmprghi3.jpg.html)


The route back home took me through Coniston, Ambleside and Keswick. Some proper tight little rollercoaster roads from Barrow to Coniston, but had one of those days where it was almost like being on rails - speeds on this bit probably rarely got over 50 or so, but even that low, these roads can catch you out. Not so today  :D  Bright, warm sunshine all day, until I got home. Then it pissed down. Uncanny  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 02 August 2016, 01:15:17 pm
but then hammered it up the M6 back to Carlisle as time was getting on.


Pics from today.
River Tees:


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4470_zpsewcxp22w.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4470_zpsewcxp22w.jpg.html[/url])


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4474_zpsitiif46p.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4474_zpsitiif46p.jpg.html[/url])


A pretty little spot:


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4476_zpscwa86scf.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4476_zpscwa86scf.jpg.html[/url])


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4481_zpsdxopsfw7.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4481_zpsdxopsfw7.jpg.html[/url])


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4486_zpspdwttpkw.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4486_zpspdwttpkw.jpg.html[/url])


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4509_zpsjhoc1vse.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4509_zpsjhoc1vse.jpg.html[/url])


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4497_zpsghnmwcez.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4497_zpsghnmwcez.jpg.html[/url])


Ribblehead viaduct:


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4510_zps8i0ofwjg.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4510_zps8i0ofwjg.jpg.html[/url])


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4513_zpsypohbpeg.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4513_zpsypohbpeg.jpg.html[/url])


Pen-y-Ghent nicely lit:


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4516_zpshjjykxpp.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4516_zpshjjykxpp.jpg.html[/url])


Not so with Ingleborough:


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4517_zps47kdu1cc.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4517_zps47kdu1cc.jpg.html[/url])


This viaduct just outside Hawes on the way to Garsdale:


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN4521_zpsnzqrckj4.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN4521_zpsnzqrckj4.jpg.html[/url])



'Hammered' Surely not breaking the law by speeding? Oh! it's a red one, no chance of that then. :2fingers :pokefun
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 02 August 2016, 01:47:14 pm
No law on how fast you get to 70mph  :lol

Hedgetrimmer would never break the speed limit even on the fast red one. To many hedges around  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 02 August 2016, 07:13:37 pm
No law on how fast you get to 70mph  :lol




Well I have learned something today, I am really surprised that the red ones will actually get to 70mph then.
They are quicker than I have been led to believe.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 02 August 2016, 07:24:37 pm
Yes Tommy, red 600s will do double that and red 1000s well over double it, On tracks obviously :eek , but you need balls and of course a red bike :pokefun :lol Is yours still in that silver primer, to afraid to paint it red  :whip
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 03 August 2016, 11:11:57 pm
He he he :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 06 August 2016, 11:39:59 am
breakfast at loomies  :-)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 07 August 2016, 04:57:55 pm
breakfast at loomies  :-)

Bastard.......  :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 07 August 2016, 05:11:38 pm
Bloody good breakfast that one  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 07 August 2016, 05:49:56 pm
Yes Tommy, red 600s will do double that and red 1000s well over double it, On tracks obviously :eek , but you need balls and of course a red bike :pokefun :lol Is yours still in that silver primer, to afraid to paint it red  :whip
Balls! Balls! What do you mean I need balls I already have 3 of them well we are a funny old lot in Hampshire, make for un-even balance though, I'm better on left handers
 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 07 August 2016, 07:29:38 pm
and as slow as that silver bike to boot  :pokefun :lol that post is over a week old.  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 07 August 2016, 07:57:40 pm
Fazer 1000 was feeling a bit dead and EXUP was Rattling. Had a set of Slinky Glide cables in with about 20,000 km.
they must have stretched a bit or settled as the EXUP  was so far out it was hitting the exhaust at rest. Up with the tank to adjust it and ran out of adjustment before it was set up correctly, Foc  :'( . Had a good old OEM set that came with a servo I bought over a year ago. Swapped them out and was able to set it up correctly. Way more adjustment available with the OEM ones. See pic. cables are exactly the same except for the adjusters.
Then checked the TPS as the tank was up and that  was way off also :rolleyes .
Went for a short spin to fill the tank and check it out, what a difference, back to nearly pulling the arms off in 2nd and 3rd again  :woot
Just need a new back tyre and will be sorted for the UGP  :thumbup Sportec M7 RR lasted 7000 Km, front is still good for another few 1000Km. :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 07 August 2016, 08:49:09 pm
Rode home from Cornwall after a few days at a bike rally.Great day to be out on a bike.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Frosties on 07 August 2016, 10:57:42 pm
Yes Tommy, red 600s will do double that and red 1000s well over double it, On tracks obviously :eek , but you need balls and of course a red bike :pokefun :lol Is yours still in that silver primer, to afraid to paint it red  :whip
Balls! Balls! What do you mean I need balls I already have 3 of them well we are a funny old lot in Hampshire, make for un-even balance though, I'm better on left handers


Tommy mate - you lose 2 balls for driving a poof's car, but gain 0.5 for riding a silver bike so we'll call it 1.5 balls then  :pokefun


Meanwhile, I've changed sprockets and chain, all fluids and cleaned it literally for the 1st time in a year - it was 'kin hanging  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilninggas on 08 August 2016, 07:29:41 pm
Not today but 2 weeks in the Italian Alps: After bigger trips in the last 2 summers, went for something a bit simpler this time:

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOApAFy2uslPq8LrM4D6NujD19LRLzZBSHLcPR-tUpWB0rFHE2kXk9T-BrU3K2iGw?key=XzFlbTdieWVOUk9yd3Z0cHR2Y1o5a3VfSVNmVzdn (https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOApAFy2uslPq8LrM4D6NujD19LRLzZBSHLcPR-tUpWB0rFHE2kXk9T-BrU3K2iGw?key=XzFlbTdieWVOUk9yd3Z0cHR2Y1o5a3VfSVNmVzdn)

My Fazer is now at 40000 miles, but still did 900 miles in one day, when I did Austria back to Bristol.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Robbie8666 on 09 August 2016, 10:53:40 am
SOLD IT :) to we buy any bike

What yer riding to the Ogri?

will be on my Biffer! :)

family going up in car lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 09 August 2016, 11:48:29 am
Not today but 2 weeks in the Italian Alps: After bigger trips in the last 2 summers, went for something a bit simpler this time:

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOApAFy2uslPq8LrM4D6NujD19LRLzZBSHLcPR-tUpWB0rFHE2kXk9T-BrU3K2iGw?key=XzFlbTdieWVOUk9yd3Z0cHR2Y1o5a3VfSVNmVzdn (https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOApAFy2uslPq8LrM4D6NujD19LRLzZBSHLcPR-tUpWB0rFHE2kXk9T-BrU3K2iGw?key=XzFlbTdieWVOUk9yd3Z0cHR2Y1o5a3VfSVNmVzdn)

My Fazer is now at 40000 miles, but still did 900 miles in one day, when I did Austria back to Bristol.


Looks like you had a good trip, nice photos, thanks for posting. Hope you had better weather than midden and me!
I'm still thinking about doing another one next month, and have just booked the bike in to have some bits done so it'll be ready, but not certain of going yet. Mine is also approaching 40k miles, but I wouldn't have a moment's hesitation in riding the thing around the world if it came to it. 40k is nothing on these if they're looked after, as you know of course.
You also beat our one day return trip of about 750 miles from Austria to Gravesend, good going!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilninggas on 09 August 2016, 12:54:21 pm
Not today but 2 weeks in the Italian Alps: After bigger trips in the last 2 summers, went for something a bit simpler this time:

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOApAFy2uslPq8LrM4D6NujD19LRLzZBSHLcPR-tUpWB0rFHE2kXk9T-BrU3K2iGw?key=XzFlbTdieWVOUk9yd3Z0cHR2Y1o5a3VfSVNmVzdn (https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOApAFy2uslPq8LrM4D6NujD19LRLzZBSHLcPR-tUpWB0rFHE2kXk9T-BrU3K2iGw?key=XzFlbTdieWVOUk9yd3Z0cHR2Y1o5a3VfSVNmVzdn)

My Fazer is now at 40000 miles, but still did 900 miles in one day, when I did Austria back to Bristol.


Looks like you had a good trip, nice photos, thanks for posting. Hope you had better weather than midden and me!
I'm still thinking about doing another one next month, and have just booked the bike in to have some bits done so it'll be ready, but not certain of going yet. Mine is also approaching 40k miles, but I wouldn't have a moment's hesitation in riding the thing around the world if it came to it. 40k is nothing on these if they're looked after, as you know of course.
You also beat our one day return trip of about 750 miles from Austria to Gravesend, good going!

My exp is that the weather is best in the eastern alps in mid-late august. I went earlier, because i was dying for a decent bit of riding. i'd love to be Gravesend based, i'd be off to the ardennes, eifel, taunus or hunsruck much more frequently....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 09 August 2016, 01:13:46 pm
Midden's Gravesend based. I had to ride back up to Carlisle next day  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 09 August 2016, 06:14:14 pm
Update on post http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,6412.msg238868.html#msg238868 (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,6412.msg238868.html#msg238868)

Wrote to Wemoto informing them of the issue with the Slinky Glide EXUP cables.They confirmed there was an issue and Slinky glide had  changed the adjuster to allow for more adjustment and best off all they are sending me a new set free of charge. :woot
How is that for service? Considering I bought the original from them 3 years ago. :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 09 August 2016, 08:56:19 pm
Checked tyre pressures, adjusted and lubed the chain on the 6 and drained the oil + removed  the filter on the thou......fresh oil tomorrow if I remember to stop on the way home this time     :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Robbie8666 on 10 August 2016, 10:59:27 am
that's it.. its gone.. :'(


we buy any bike have it now ... ok they ripped me off & knocked me down from £850 quoted to £650 cash but if anyone is buying a silver Fazer 600 look out for LY02NUB!!! & PM me before you buy it!!

(don't know why picture upside down on here it right way on laptop!)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 10 August 2016, 11:04:33 am
You must be confident your buyer won't pop on and read this.
   JUDGE RINDER!!!!!  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Robbie8666 on 10 August 2016, 03:35:07 pm
You must be confident your buyer won't pop on and read this.
   JUDGE RINDER!!!!!  ;)

sold to we buy any bike .com and they wrote on receipt.. sold as seen!

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: joebloggs on 11 August 2016, 11:22:21 pm
Engineer sent me a pic of the top subframe tube in place, or more to the point to ask me if I'm happy for him to carry on and finish it.
I think he got it right first time


(https://s19.postimg.org/m097bczoz/iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 12 August 2016, 08:02:34 am
Looking good

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 12 August 2016, 08:03:04 pm
Had a whizz down to Eastbourne to watch the airshow.Traffic everywhere,understandably,not exactly a memorable ride.Nice to see the Spit and Hurricane together with that insane Eurofighter,or whatever the thing with the after burners is called.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 13 August 2016, 04:31:26 am
that's it.. its gone.. :'(


we buy any bike have it now ... ok they ripped me off & knocked me down from £850 quoted to £650 cash but if anyone is buying a silver Fazer 600 look out for LY02NUB!!! & PM me before you buy it!!

(don't know why picture upside down on here it right way on laptop!)
Turn the laptop up the right way Robbie, FFS  :nana
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 13 August 2016, 02:27:09 pm
Balanced the carbs on the mighty thou.......only took 2 days   :o



gave the mighty thou a service the other evening and noticed it was a little bit lumpy on tick over, not balanced the carbs for a while so out with the gauges and sure enough no 2 is way out...bit surprised at that so I connected each gauge in turn to no1 cylinder and adjusted them to all read the same, not a lot in it just a tweek here and there, no 2 still as photo.after a fair bit of adjusting I finally got them right.........but the bloody thing wouldn't tick over, idle adjustment screw has always been a bit vague, gettin late so left it at that...in bits, and playing on my mind
 Up early this morning with all day to sort it out, that reading on no2 was bothering me and started to think I had a dodgy plug, not replaced them since I bought it 3 years ago, approx 12000 miles, so bought a new set....no change.......
   Check the gauges again ....out and sticking  :rolleyes......theres a screw valve on each of the vacuum hoses on the gauges that restrictes the flow and keeps the needle stable.loosed all four off so the needles were just flickering, just so I know they are not sticking...
Re-balanced the carbs, set the idle and BINGO...running nice and smooth.cracking the throttle open to the stop from idle and I get an instant responce,happy with that


reds top tip of the day..........check you equipment, twice   ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dead Eye on 13 August 2016, 02:30:29 pm
After nearly 3 years and lots of procrastination I finally dug out the 600 from the back of the garage and it got to see sunlight

I've finally fitted the replacement rear fairing and tank from noggy and the carbs which have definitely improved how well the bike runs :) Popped the battery from the thou in and after a few coughs and splutters it fired up pretty easily which was a surprise. Took it for a quick spin up and down the street and it still runs pretty well... other than the brakes which are utter shite and the suspension which has seen better days.

The rear brakes are practically non-existent and the fronts judder like crazy... cheap non-oem discs were not a wise purchase unfortunately :( It would be nice to get it back to decent riding condition, but I reckon that's still a way off yet due to the cost of the parts needed. Still, a nice milestone to get it running under it's own power again :)

[Limit reached]
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 13 August 2016, 10:55:36 pm
A fantastic days Racing at the UGP. Good spin beck with Downey. :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 13 August 2016, 11:00:33 pm
How many flies made their way inside?  I've got the same lid  and often have one come through I presume  the vent  :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 14 August 2016, 12:05:17 am
Did not notice any in this one, but have got the odd one in on other helmets, never sure how they got in though  :rolleyes
I normally close the vents when riding in the late evenings or night to stop flies gettin stuck in the vents and smelling like fish after a few days  :eek
 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 14 August 2016, 01:49:26 pm
Did not notice any in this one, but have got the odd one in on other helmets, never sure how they got in though  :rolleyes
I normally close the vents when riding in the late evenings or night to stop flies gettin stuck in the vents and smelling like fish after a few days  :eek


I close the vents on my LS2 FF393 Convert when I go swimming for that very same reason, F-----g fish. :fish
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 14 August 2016, 05:04:17 pm
 :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 16 August 2016, 12:21:11 am
Balanced the carbs on the mighty thou.......only took 2 days   :o



gave the mighty thou a service the other evening and noticed it was a little bit lumpy on tick over, not balanced the carbs for a while so out with the gauges and sure enough no 2 is way out...bit surprised at that so I connected each gauge in turn to no1 cylinder and adjusted them to all read the same, not a lot in it just a tweek here and there, no 2 still as photo.after a fair bit of adjusting I finally got them right.........but the bloody thing wouldn't tick over, idle adjustment screw has always been a bit vague, gettin late so left it at that...in bits, and playing on my mind
 Up early this morning with all day to sort it out, that reading on no2 was bothering me and started to think I had a dodgy plug, not replaced them since I bought it 3 years ago, approx 12000 miles, so bought a new set....no change.......
   Check the gauges again ....out and sticking  :rolleyes ......theres a screw valve on each of the vacuum hoses on the gauges that restrictes the flow and keeps the needle stable.loosed all four off so the needles were just flickering, just so I know they are not sticking...
Re-balanced the carbs, set the idle and BINGO...running nice and smooth.cracking the throttle open to the stop from idle and I get an instant responce,happy with that


reds top tip of the day..........check you equipment, twice   ;)


Hi Red,
Just ordered a set of gauges exactly the same as those in your photo on your 1K. I was looking at the linear type that CarbTune sell but most places were close to 100 quid for a 4 pot set, and, a couple of sellers on FleaBay were advertising them bad boys for 130-140. I picked up the 4 pot dial set for 35 quid on Flea bay, they are identical to yours right down to the 4 little white valves that go inline in the rubber pipes.


It might be a case of 'Got all the gear but no fucking idea' watch this space and listen out for the screams.  :'( :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilninggas on 16 August 2016, 08:45:52 pm
Went for a blast down to Portland and Lulworth Cove. Bleedin nice day too.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 16 August 2016, 09:07:03 pm
Balanced the carbs on the mighty thou.......only took 2 days   :o



gave the mighty thou a service the other evening and noticed it was a little bit lumpy on tick over, not balanced the carbs for a while so out with the gauges and sure enough no 2 is way out...bit surprised at that so I connected each gauge in turn to no1 cylinder and adjusted them to all read the same, not a lot in it just a tweek here and there, no 2 still as photo.after a fair bit of adjusting I finally got them right.........but the bloody thing wouldn't tick over, idle adjustment screw has always been a bit vague, gettin late so left it at that...in bits, and playing on my mind
 Up early this morning with all day to sort it out, that reading on no2 was bothering me and started to think I had a dodgy plug, not replaced them since I bought it 3 years ago, approx 12000 miles, so bought a new set....no change.......
   Check the gauges again ....out and sticking  :rolleyes ......theres a screw valve on each of the vacuum hoses on the gauges that restrictes the flow and keeps the needle stable.loosed all four off so the needles were just flickering, just so I know they are not sticking...
Re-balanced the carbs, set the idle and BINGO...running nice and smooth.cracking the throttle open to the stop from idle and I get an instant responce,happy with that


reds top tip of the day..........check you equipment, twice   ;)


Hi Red,
Just ordered a set of gauges exactly the same as those in your photo on your 1K. I was looking at the linear type that CarbTune sell but most places were close to 100 quid for a 4 pot set, and, a couple of sellers on FleaBay were advertising them bad boys for 130-140. I picked up the 4 pot dial set for 35 quid on Flea bay, they are identical to yours right down to the 4 little white valves that go inline in the rubber pipes.


It might be a case of 'Got all the gear but no fucking idea' watch this space and listen out for the screams.  :'( :'(


hi tommy...the gauges are a good buy, had mine for a few years now, price on the box £65.....as my last post, make sure you calibrate them before you start, small silver screw on face if they need adjusting.....lets us know how you get on, pm me if you have any trouble, you can rely on me to take the pass....oooops, I mean help a fellow foccer out.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 16 August 2016, 09:18:51 pm
Went for a blast down to Portland and Lulworth Cove. Bleedin nice day too.







Wot......no piccies    :useless
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilninggas on 17 August 2016, 05:44:52 pm
Went for a blast down to Portland and Lulworth Cove. Bleedin nice day too.

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNmdn5RhvTBOMi0xGU9uPTLI_wHuroAPt_k7vis1OPoDlA88pMEWS7wsWpMv7V3Uw?key=anFDQzlac0ZOYkpKOGt3R1FtRDRmYmxvWjdVOE1R (https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNmdn5RhvTBOMi0xGU9uPTLI_wHuroAPt_k7vis1OPoDlA88pMEWS7wsWpMv7V3Uw?key=anFDQzlac0ZOYkpKOGt3R1FtRDRmYmxvWjdVOE1R)







Wot......no piccies    :useless
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilninggas on 17 August 2016, 05:47:31 pm
Balanced the carbs on the mighty thou.......only took 2 days   :o



gave the mighty thou a service the other evening and noticed it was a little bit lumpy on tick over, not balanced the carbs for a while so out with the gauges and sure enough no 2 is way out...bit surprised at that so I connected each gauge in turn to no1 cylinder and adjusted them to all read the same, not a lot in it just a tweek here and there, no 2 still as photo.after a fair bit of adjusting I finally got them right.........but the bloody thing wouldn't tick over, idle adjustment screw has always been a bit vague, gettin late so left it at that...in bits, and playing on my mind
 Up early this morning with all day to sort it out, that reading on no2 was bothering me and started to think I had a dodgy plug, not replaced them since I bought it 3 years ago, approx 12000 miles, so bought a new set....no change.......
   Check the gauges again ....out and sticking  :rolleyes ......theres a screw valve on each of the vacuum hoses on the gauges that restrictes the flow and keeps the needle stable.loosed all four off so the needles were just flickering, just so I know they are not sticking...
Re-balanced the carbs, set the idle and BINGO...running nice and smooth.cracking the throttle open to the stop from idle and I get an instant responce,happy with that


reds top tip of the day..........check you equipment, twice   ;)


Hi Red,
Just ordered a set of gauges exactly the same as those in your photo on your 1K. I was looking at the linear type that CarbTune sell but most places were close to 100 quid for a 4 pot set, and, a couple of sellers on FleaBay were advertising them bad boys for 130-140. I picked up the 4 pot dial set for 35 quid on Flea bay, they are identical to yours right down to the 4 little white valves that go inline in the rubber pipes.


It might be a case of 'Got all the gear but no fucking idea' watch this space and listen out for the screams.  :'( :'(


hi tommy...the gauges are a good buy, had mine for a few years now, price on the box £65.....as my last post, make sure you calibrate them before you start, small silver screw on face if they need adjusting.....lets us know how you get on, pm me if you have any trouble, you can rely on me to take the pass....oooops, I mean help a fellow foccer out.

I have a set of those for a dozen years or more, the only weakness (or maybe it's been improved) is the quality of hose supplied: it perished and cracked very quickly. Easily replaced with better hose though (oh and if the damping valves break or you lose one, the same thing can be bought from aquarium suppliers for the aeration pumps) - don't ask me how I know (bloody house moving)....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 17 August 2016, 08:24:01 pm
Worcester to Bournemouth and back for a work job.
have ordered a pair of tyres this evening as when checking it over and putting it away, ready for Friday's trip to the same, I found a fucking nail in the rear  :grumble .
Not sure where I picked it up on the 130 mile return but its leaking like a good un.  :grumble :grumble :grumble :grumble :grumble
Have to use the car for the rest of the week  :grumble :grumble :grumble :grumble
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 17 August 2016, 09:36:38 pm
Balanced the carbs on the mighty thou.......only took 2 days   :o



gave the mighty thou a service the other evening and noticed it was a little bit lumpy on tick over, not balanced the carbs for a while so out with the gauges and sure enough no 2 is way out...bit surprised at that so I connected each gauge in turn to no1 cylinder and adjusted them to all read the same, not a lot in it just a tweek here and there, no 2 still as photo.after a fair bit of adjusting I finally got them right.........but the bloody thing wouldn't tick over, idle adjustment screw has always been a bit vague, gettin late so left it at that...in bits, and playing on my mind
 Up early this morning with all day to sort it out, that reading on no2 was bothering me and started to think I had a dodgy plug, not replaced them since I bought it 3 years ago, approx 12000 miles, so bought a new set....no change.......
   Check the gauges again ....out and sticking  :rolleyes ......theres a screw valve on each of the vacuum hoses on the gauges that restrictes the flow and keeps the needle stable.loosed all four off so the needles were just flickering, just so I know they are not sticking...
Re-balanced the carbs, set the idle and BINGO...running nice and smooth.cracking the throttle open to the stop from idle and I get an instant responce,happy with that


reds top tip of the day..........check you equipment, twice   ;)


Hi Red,
Just ordered a set of gauges exactly the same as those in your photo on your 1K. I was looking at the linear type that CarbTune sell but most places were close to 100 quid for a 4 pot set, and, a couple of sellers on FleaBay were advertising them bad boys for 130-140. I picked up the 4 pot dial set for 35 quid on Flea bay, they are identical to yours right down to the 4 little white valves that go inline in the rubber pipes.


It might be a case of 'Got all the gear but no fucking idea' watch this space and listen out for the screams.  :'( :'(


hi tommy...the gauges are a good buy, had mine for a few years now, price on the box £65.....as my last post, make sure you calibrate them before you start, small silver screw on face if they need adjusting.....lets us know how you get on, pm me if you have any trouble, you can rely on me to take the pass....oooops, I mean help a fellow foccer out.

I have a set of those for a dozen years or more, the only weakness (or maybe it's been improved) is the quality of hose supplied: it perished and cracked very quickly. Easily replaced with better hose though (oh and if the damping valves break or you lose one, the same thing can be bought from aquarium suppliers for the aeration pumps) - don't ask me how I know (bloody house moving)....


Cool, They sound like a good buy then Red & Pilninggas,


I have a couple of Aquariums and recognized the valves a the type that are used to regulate the air flow to under-gravel filters and air stones. Cant quite work out how they are used in this situation though because if you have one valve opened slightly more that another the dials will read different because of resistance or lack there of by the maladjusted valve, we will see, and you will hear the blood curdling scream coming from the depths of Hampshire.   
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 18 August 2016, 07:22:26 am
I have a set like that - the valves are to dampen any pulses out so the needles are more accurate.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 18 August 2016, 03:40:10 pm
I have a set like that - the valves are to dampen any pulses out so the needles are more accurate.



Ahh! OK so the valves just stop the individual needles from bouncing.
IE: adjust each valve to stabilize the needles.


'Buster's Motor Cycle Accessories' are selling these Bad Boys for £33-99 inc VAT and Postage, seems like a good deal to me and the delivery was rapid.
The packing info said that 4 valves are including in the purchase but my box had 8 valves in it, just a packing error i guess.


I have been looking for a while now at replacing my Yamaha Pogo Stick with a Hagon rear shocker.
I'm told that it really improves the handing and makes the bike feel much more planted, so was about to make the purchase and started reading things like the Hagon is a good unit but if you really want the best go for the Nitron Gas shocker, so will most likely go the Nitron route trouble is its £414-00 with VAT as opposed to £299-50 with VAT for the Hagon unit. OUCH!


Any opinions would be most gratefully received with regard to the Hagon/Nitron topic. 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Millietant on 19 August 2016, 01:47:04 am
I've got a Hagon shock on my FJ1200 and it really transformed the handling (although the original shock had 50k miles on it when I changed it).


Have you thought about Kebab 19's R6 shock conversion for the Fazer - Google reports from members I think and cheaper than either of the shocks you've priced.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Millietant on 19 August 2016, 01:58:48 am
I realised today, that apart from yesterday and today, the last time I did a journey (on a road bike) of more than 30 or 40 "local" miles on anything smaller than a 1000cc bike was 1986. Over the years I've been seduced by the instant overtaking power of my FJ1200's, the Fazer 1000 and Aprilia RSV.

Yesterday and today, I've used the Fazer 600 for my 200 mile round-trip work commute from the Midlands down to Wiltshire and back (using the Fosse Way).

What a blast the 600 was. Comfy, fast, gutsy enough for every overtake, nice handling, and even riding "briskly" it went over 250 miles on a tankful of fuel - is this the normal range ? Oh, and the noise from the Blue Flame can (without the lower spout plug) at 7-11k rpm was awesome 🙂

My son, who rides the 600 most says he usually reckons to go around 220 miles on a tank, but says he always fills it before it gets really low. Given my abundant use of revs and the throttle, I wasn't expecting such good fuel mileage.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 19 August 2016, 09:19:33 am
I've got a Hagon shock on my FJ1200 and it really transformed the handling (although the original shock had 50k miles on it when I changed it).


Have you thought about Kebab 19's R6 shock conversion for the Fazer - Google reports from members I think and cheaper than either of the shocks you've priced.


I have thought about the R6 conversion but I understand that a lot of the R6 shocks that are advertised on FleaBay are not correct for the application (something to do with the rebound adjusters whether they are separate or piggyback adjusters)
I am led to believe that the piggyback adjuster shock is the correct one but they are becoming as rare as rocking horse shit.
 The other thing that influences my decisions about the Niton or Hagon is that I am a lazy bastard with very limited spanner skill, knowledge, patience and I know nothing about dog bones, spacers or shims, in fact I don't even like dogs, fucking things jumping up at you with their claws down your new leathers, you turn and walk away from them and step in a pile of dog shit, hang on I don't think I took my medication this morning. Better go and take it now.
 :lol :finger :wall :wall :smash
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Post by: Robgosty on 19 August 2016, 04:02:52 pm
Fixed the bastard dodgy plug and socket under the tank that caused me to breakdown at work yesterday  :(  had broken down once before a few weeks ago (no ignition lights everything dead) but tweaked all plugs and sockets near battery and it all came back on, cleaned em all in switch cleaner and thought job was a good un, (until last night) if you have a older bike, mine is 2002 gen 1 Fazer 1000, it might be as well to do a bit of preventive maintenance under the tank  :)
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Post by: YamFazFan on 19 August 2016, 05:03:04 pm
MOT + upgraded front sprocket nut fitted.
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Post by: Millietant on 19 August 2016, 06:31:14 pm
I've got a Hagon shock on my FJ1200 and it really transformed the handling (although the original shock had 50k miles on it when I changed it).


Have you thought about Kebab 19's R6 shock conversion for the Fazer - Google reports from members I think and cheaper than either of the shocks you've priced.


I have thought about the R6 conversion but I understand that a lot of the R6 shocks that are advertised on FleaBay are not correct for the application (something to do with the rebound adjusters whether they are separate or piggyback adjusters)
I am led to believe that the piggyback adjuster shock is the correct one but they are becoming as rare as rocking horse shit.
 The other thing that influences my decisions about the Niton or Hagon is that I am a lazy bastard with very limited spanner skill, knowledge, patience and I know nothing about dog bones, spacers or shims, in fact I don't even like dogs, fucking things jumping up at you with their claws down your new leathers, you turn and walk away from them and step in a pile of dog shit, hang on I don't think I took my medication this morning. Better go and take it now.
 :lol :finger :wall :wall :smash


I know what you mean - I've just bought an R6 shock and dogbones for our Fazer 1000 from another member here that came from Devilsyam (Luke) - apparently it's a 20 min installation, just unbolt the old, bolt in the new - all the chuffin about (right shock model, conversion and dogbones etc) has been sorted by Luke before he sends out the kits.


I think it's the same with Kebab19 for the Fazer 600 kits - and they're wayy cheaper than Hagon/Nitron
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Post by: tommyardin on 19 August 2016, 09:20:50 pm
Fixed the bastard dodgy plug and socket under the tank that caused me to breakdown at work yesterday  :(  had broken down once before a few weeks ago (no ignition lights everything dead) but tweaked all plugs and sockets near battery and it all came back on, cleaned em all in switch cleaner and thought job was a good un, (until last night) if you have a older bike, mine is 2002 gen 1 Fazer 1000, it might be as well to do a bit of preventive maintenance under the tank  :)



The Foxeye FZS600 (Maybe Boxeye as well) has a multi-pin plug and socket under the left hand side fairing infill panel (White colored unit) I lost all lights at one point, but, turn off ignition and they came back on, the bike manifested this problem for a couple of weeks but as I don't ride at night very often it was not so much of a problem, although I like the dipped headlights on whilst riding at any time of the day.
I had to use the bike one night and whilst riding down an unfamiliar county lane I was thrown into complete darkness, fortunately enough I had just gone round a sharp left hander that had gravel in the center of the lane so was down to about 15-20 MPH when it went black, so was able to stop before coming to grief.
The problem was the aforementioned white Multi connector under the L/H side fairing infill panel, water had been getting into it and had caused the pins to corrode on half of the joints, I cut the wires tight to each side of the connector on the corroded pins, bared about 15mm of wire on each pair slipped small bore heat shrink on each pair of wires twisted and soldered the wires together slipped the heat shrink over the solder joint (When it completely cooled) played a gas fag lighter over the joints and Bob is your uncle.
I only did this to the corroded pairs, I spayed the connector liberally with WD 40 pushed them back together and held the 2 halves tight together with a couple on long cable ties, that was 2 years ago and it has never caused another problem. :thumbup    
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Post by: fazerscotty on 19 August 2016, 09:22:11 pm
Absofuckinglutely nothing - but I put a new pair of Meztlers next to it in the garage ready for play time tomorrow  :D .
Ordered from Bikespeed Wednesday night (8pm) - arrived today!
On the road (again) for the Ogri Rally  :woot
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Post by: fazerscotty on 20 August 2016, 08:21:38 pm
Hoops fitted - took an hour to replace and balance both tyres (always change as a pair) scrubbing in time coming up.......
 :guitar :guitar :guitar
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Post by: Gabrael72 on 21 August 2016, 12:39:05 am
Carried out the dashboard LED mod that I have seen somewhere amongst the vastness of this site, turned out rather splendid I think?
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Post by: tommyardin on 21 August 2016, 01:04:49 pm
Carried out the dashboard LED mod that I have seen somewhere amongst the vastness of this site, turned out rather splendid I think?
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Turned out very, very splendid. W/D  :thumbup
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Post by: Frosties on 21 August 2016, 01:25:43 pm
Carried out the dashboard LED mod that I have seen somewhere amongst the vastness of this site, turned out rather splendid I think?
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You missed the point fella. You're supposed to match the display colour to the colour of your bike, so in your case a black bike should have black bulbs  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gabrael72 on 21 August 2016, 01:34:23 pm
Ah ha, that's where you are wrong, my bike is in fact blue!
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Post by: Gabrael72 on 21 August 2016, 01:35:49 pm
Ah ha, that's where you are wrong, my bike is in fact blue!

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Post by: donut on 21 August 2016, 07:56:08 pm
Took the cover off, fired her up, then noticed that the back tyre was very soft,


Wobbled down to filling station, pumped it back up to 38psi, then discovered wood screw in the tread.


Nailed it back home, and will fix this week.
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Post by: fazersharp on 22 August 2016, 10:25:33 am

Ah ha, that's where you are wrong, my bike is in fact blue!

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Whats all this then because as far as I know the 600 boxeye and foxeye are not available in a dark blue  :think
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gabrael72 on 22 August 2016, 10:43:18 am
You would be correct in your statement
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Post by: Gabrael72 on 22 August 2016, 10:44:35 am
It used to be red but I had it blown over!
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Post by: dickturpin on 22 August 2016, 11:48:54 am
Ah....I see....you wanted the fastest colour.
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Post by: tommyardin on 22 August 2016, 12:02:29 pm
Ah....I see....you wanted the fastest colour.


If that was true he would have gone for silver, AKA 'Quick Silver'  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Red Ceri on 22 August 2016, 02:40:19 pm
Not Really today but on Saturday got it MoT'd (straight through no advisories) and put the Givi pannier rails back on for my up coming trips, ordered some oil and oil filter to change before the Bol trip
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Post by: Frosties on 22 August 2016, 02:58:10 pm
You would be correct in your statement


Soooooooooo, black instrument lamps it is then. They are shit at night though  :lol
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Post by: tommyardin on 22 August 2016, 05:49:53 pm
You would be correct in your statement


Soooooooooo, black instrument lamps it is then. They are shit at night though  :lol


I love the black lamps cos they make no drain on the battery what-so-ever.
 :rollin :lol
Avoid the headlamp bulbs though, cos, you can not tell if they are dipped or not, bloody dangerous, you could dazzle oncoming traffic and not even realise.
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Post by: Gabrael72 on 22 August 2016, 07:08:04 pm
No no no, there are actually black LED's, they're kinda like ultraviolet lights, they sell them in a bike shop down that long road...., where they see you coming! :lol


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Post by: Tribal Chestnut on 22 August 2016, 07:43:29 pm
First track day, up at Bedford. Awesome fun. Gonna get another booked PDQ. Was a Fazer 600 there too, old silver one, he was much quicker than me, but was good to follow him once he was past.
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Post by: Frosties on 22 August 2016, 09:54:28 pm
You would be correct in your statement


Soooooooooo, black instrument lamps it is then. They are shit at night though  :lol


I love the black lamps cos they make no drain on the battery what-so-ever.
 :rollin :lol
Avoid the headlamp bulbs though, cos, you can not tell if they are dipped or not, bloody dangerous, you could dazzle oncoming traffic and not even realise.


Totally agree Tommy - after all, less drain on the battery should equal more available for the plugs and coils. These slow as feck black ones need all the help they can get, Silver is the way forward....
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Post by: tommyardin on 22 August 2016, 10:06:02 pm
I LOVE YOU FROSTIES XXX :eek
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Post by: Frosties on 22 August 2016, 10:09:20 pm
I LOVE YOU FROSTIES XXX :eek


Shhhhhhhh, I'll see you soon petal, not long now  :sex
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 22 August 2016, 10:15:48 pm
I went into a pub in Winchester with Terry a mate of mine and he asked what I wanted to drink and while I was umming are arring he said I have a pint of Stowford Press please landlord, when it was put on the counter he took an almighty swig and smacked his lips and said to the landlord I really should not be drinking this with what I've got, the Landlord looked at him with sympathy and said why what have you got? Terry said about £1-40. I fucking near fell over laughing. :rollin :rollin :rollin   
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Post by: Frosties on 22 August 2016, 10:28:43 pm
I went into a pub in Winchester with Terry a mate of mine and he asked what I wanted to drink and while I was umming are arring he said I have a pint of Stowford Press please landlord, when it was put on the counter he took an almighty swig and smacked his lips and said to the landlord I really should not be drinking this with what I've got, the Landlord looked at him with sympathy and said why what have you got? Terry said about £1-40. I fucking near fell over laughing. :rollin :rollin :rollin


Quality  :lol :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: matt7chunk on 22 August 2016, 10:31:09 pm
Haha!  £1.40,,,,  thoughs were the days

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Post by: Skippernick on 23 August 2016, 10:51:52 am
Haha!  £1.40,,,,  thoughs were the days

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We could spell back then as well. :pokefun ;)
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Post by: matt7chunk on 23 August 2016, 03:32:02 pm
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Post by: slappy on 23 August 2016, 03:48:39 pm
Found this on my rear tyre after I got back from coast this afternoon. :eek,
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Post by: joebloggs on 23 August 2016, 05:56:27 pm
Latest pics from engineer. Subframe finished, just need lugs for the seat unit when we decide where on the frame it needs to sit to clear the tank when its pivoted up. Harris rear sets on properly, old brackets in the scrap bin.

Not quite before and after but this was what I purchased with the intention of cleaning it up a bit....

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Post by: pilninggas on 24 August 2016, 08:02:40 pm
Done 3 runs of Henstridge Airfield. Loads of fazers here, everything from boxeye 600s to an mt10. Great fun.
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Post by: red98 on 24 August 2016, 09:35:26 pm
Removed the chain from the mighty thou, de-greased, soaked in engine oil over night, re-fitted this morning and re-greased

nice and smooth now    :)
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Post by: tommyardin on 24 August 2016, 10:50:15 pm
Found this on my rear tyre after I got back from coast this afternoon. :eek ,
Seems a strange direction for a tyre to get cut, you would expect it to be in direction of rotation.
???????
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Post by: slappy on 25 August 2016, 08:55:26 am
Found this on my rear tyre after I got back from coast this afternoon. :eek ,
Seems a strange direction for a tyre to get cut, you would expect it to be in direction of rotation.
???????
That's what I thought, trouble is when you look at the tyre really close up it looks like a split not a cut, as if the tyre has got a manufacturing fault.
Its a Contimotion and found on the web there was a recall a couple of years ago for Contiattacks but only a certain size, not my size tyre. When I get it replaced on Saturday morning I am going to keep the old tyre and send some photos to Continental, see what they say.
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Post by: tommyardin on 25 August 2016, 09:56:51 am
Found this on my rear tyre after I got back from coast this afternoon. :eek ,
Seems a strange direction for a tyre to get cut, you would expect it to be in direction of rotation.
???????
That's what I thought, trouble is when you look at the tyre really close up it looks like a split not a cut, as if the tyre has got a manufacturing fault.
Its a Contimotion and found on the web there was a recall a couple of years ago for Contiattacks but only a certain size, not my size tyre. When I get it replaced on Saturday morning I am going to keep the old tyre and send some photos to Continental, see what they say.


What tyre are you going to replace it with ? not another Continental would be my guess.
Lots of good tyres out there and equally as many opinions as to which are the best.
I found a tyre that I am happy with and stick to what I know, I ride on Bridgstone Battlax, some say they are not so good in the wet (I sound like Mr Clarkson) all I know is 'Leave the bike in the shed when its raining'
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Post by: Grahamm on 25 August 2016, 12:22:06 pm
That's what I thought, trouble is when you look at the tyre really close up it looks like a split not a cut, as if the tyre has got a manufacturing fault.
Its a Contimotion and found on the web there was a recall a couple of years ago for Contiattacks but only a certain size, not my size tyre. When I get it replaced on Saturday morning I am going to keep the old tyre and send some photos to Continental, see what they say.

Check how old the tyre is (see https://www.kwik-fit.com/tyres/information/tyre-age (https://www.kwik-fit.com/tyres/information/tyre-age) ) and when you had it fitted. It might have been old when it was "new" on the bike.  If so, you should have words with the fitter...
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Post by: slappy on 25 August 2016, 01:02:46 pm
Found this on my rear tyre after I got back from coast this afternoon. :eek ,
Seems a strange direction for a tyre to get cut, you would expect it to be in direction of rotation.
???????
That's what I thought, trouble is when you look at the tyre really close up it looks like a split not a cut, as if the tyre has got a manufacturing fault.
Its a Contimotion and found on the web there was a recall a couple of years ago for Contiattacks but only a certain size, not my size tyre. When I get it replaced on Saturday morning I am going to keep the old tyre and send some photos to Continental, see what they say.


What tyre are you going to replace it with ? not another Continental would be my guess.
Lots of good tyres out there and equally as many opinions as to which are the best.
I found a tyre that I am happy with and stick to what I know, I ride on Bridgstone Battlax, some say they are not so good in the wet (I sound like Mr Clarkson) all I know is 'Leave the bike in the shed when its raining'

Undecided what to replace it with, front is a Contimotion as well, but looking at a pair of  Michelin PR3 or PR4 depending on price.
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Post by: slappy on 25 August 2016, 01:08:54 pm
That's what I thought, trouble is when you look at the tyre really close up it looks like a split not a cut, as if the tyre has got a manufacturing fault.
Its a Contimotion and found on the web there was a recall a couple of years ago for Contiattacks but only a certain size, not my size tyre. When I get it replaced on Saturday morning I am going to keep the old tyre and send some photos to Continental, see what they say.

Check how old the tyre is (see https://www.kwik-fit.com/tyres/information/tyre-age (https://www.kwik-fit.com/tyres/information/tyre-age) ) and when you had it fitted. It might have been old when it was "new" on the bike.  If so, you should have words with the fitter...
Fitter was a local tyre shop for cars and bikes but guy has gone out of business earlier this year, coincidence maybe :) .
 
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Post by: downey on 27 August 2016, 09:29:16 pm
replaced the clutch cable "all by myself" :D  ten minute job,,as one thing leads to another decided to take out the air filter as it hadnt been cleaned or checked since it went in back in scotland while getting ivanized ,must be 2 if not 3 years back  :eek  i know im a tit ,it was black with the dirt even had a bit of rag in it ,dont ask me how that ended up in there :rolleyes  steeped it in kerosean and used k+n cleaner stuff i got from UNFAZED to to rinse off the kerosean ,put it in front of the hairdryer for an hour and by tommorro it should be fully dry.should be running a little cleaner then :D
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Post by: Skippernick on 29 August 2016, 09:49:49 pm
Rode it on the Welsh boys favourite Crossgate to Newtown road. Pretty good along with several other roads around there.
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Post by: red98 on 04 September 2016, 08:37:56 pm
not today but yesterday....fitted new chain and sprockets to the mighty thou.....now super ;) smooooooooooth     :thumbup
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Post by: unfazed on 04 September 2016, 10:12:57 pm
Fazer 1000 in the garage stripped to do part of the Ivanising mod to the carbs to improve throttle response, have a spare set of carbs in case of disaster  :lol Also need to renew the Alternator/regulator connectors which are showing sign of burning. Waiting for the Torberry connectors as there are not enough of them in my box of tricks.

Played around with the front and rear suspension and made great improvements in the high speed direction changes before I stripped it.
Now I have good reason to modify the carbs  :)


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Post by: Adam2201 on 05 September 2016, 08:51:15 am
Nice work,  it's a job I'm going to be doing very soon. Which chain riveter did you use? I've seen a few cheap ones on fleabay but I don't want it to fall apart half way through the job.

not today but yesterday....fitted new chain and sprockets to the mighty thou.....now super ;) smooooooooooth     :thumbup
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Post by: red98 on 05 September 2016, 07:09:30 pm
Hi adam.....its an "oxford" breaker/riviting tool, paid about £70 approx 4 yrs ago......ive never used the breaker option, quicker and easier just to use the angle grinder on the old chain......if I was to buy another I would go for the "DID" riviter......plenty out there to choose from but in this instance.........never buy cheap tools   ;)



as can be seen in the piccie.can break and rivit 520 and 530 chains so good for both 600 + 1000 fazers, you'll get a 520 only riviter cheaper....lucky me has both bikes so went for the bigger one  ...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 06 September 2016, 01:06:34 am
all this chain talk ffs  :'(  my fazer was half way through havin new c+s fitted except i was 10 links short ,,idiots 12 months ago when D.I.D replaced a faulty chain they sent me this one which is a 106 link 530 chain  and was unoticed in my shed ,,"note to self always check the items in detail "when delivered  ,had to order a new chain while i argue the toss with them if i have any come back :rolleyes ,never anything straight forward huh
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Post by: kitcrazy on 06 September 2016, 06:46:56 pm
Went for a ride long the coast
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Post by: unfazed on 06 September 2016, 07:09:13 pm
On a really fast red Fazer  :thumbup :lol 
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Post by: Skippernick on 06 September 2016, 07:44:45 pm
so fast it sticks to vertical surfaces it appears. NOT
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Post by: tommyardin on 06 September 2016, 07:55:51 pm
On a really fast red Fazer  :thumbup :lol


Look at the mud on the tyres obviously an agricultural vehicle and check out the chicken strips. :rolleyes :fish 
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Post by: kitcrazy on 06 September 2016, 08:24:04 pm
Yep its just for show never goes over 30  :lol
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Post by: unfazed on 06 September 2016, 09:13:53 pm
That was when he went off road to allow the really really slow silver and slow blue ones to keep up :pokefun
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Post by: Frosties on 06 September 2016, 10:27:47 pm
Yep its just for show never goes over 30  :lol


Its sad but true that most red ones never get out of 1st gear so don't feel embarrassed fella, there's lots of support from Silver Dream Machine riders
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Post by: matt7chunk on 06 September 2016, 10:29:26 pm
Blacks the way forward,  definitely the fastest :D

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Post by: tommyardin on 06 September 2016, 10:54:07 pm
That was when he went off road to allow the really really slow silver and slow blue ones to keep up :pokefun


OUCH
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazerider on 07 September 2016, 07:42:53 am

On the M4, heading home from work late last night I started to notice the odd misfire.
After another few hiccups the penny dropped... I'd lost track of the mileage and run it dry again. :rolleyes
Luckily it was just before Junction 4 so i was able to get off the motorway onto… the M4. Weird, I'd never noticed the spur down to Heathrow has the same designation.
It wheezed to a halt on the hard shoulder. By shaking the bike back and forth whilst switching the ignition on and off I persuaded some dregs into the carbs and was able to splutter a couple more miles to a 24hr filling station in Longford.
266 miles from that tankful, 20.5 litres to refill to the brim.
Suppose I ought to make another attempt to fix the low fuel warning light.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 10 September 2016, 09:41:30 pm
well yesterday got it out of the shop had new c+s fitted and new dunlop roadsmart 3 tyres fitted , out on it this morning as it was nice and dry ,,barely tipped it into a bend at the local shopping centre and out from under me she went  :'( :'( :'( slid for 20  feet or so and hit the biggest step around ,was only doing about 30 mph to my horror the forks got fucked up , luckily ive had the originals in storage with UNFAZED so hopefully the lower yoke isnt damaged " other than the nubbin broke off"and it will be straight forward swap ,the rest is pretty much cosmetic ,but still im feckin kicking myself  over it ,,frame sliders did a great job AGAIN  :lol ,,the right fork actually came back far enough to put a small ding in the frame believe it or not , should only be a problem if im ever selling it and that aint happening anytime soon,youd be suprised how much damage can happen with a low  speed spill,,
beware on new tyres guys  :thumbup


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Post by: unfazed on 10 September 2016, 10:06:36 pm
He was fine after I bought him a cup of coffee and gave him a little sympathy  :lol My wife told him she was used to it happening being married to me  :eek :eek
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Post by: tommyardin on 10 September 2016, 11:30:45 pm
well yesterday got it out of the shop had new c+s fitted and new dunlop roadsmart 3 tyres fitted , out on it this morning as it was nice and dry ,,barely tipped it into a bend at the local shopping centre and out from under me she went  :'( :'( :'( slid for 20  feet or so and hit the biggest step around ,was only doing about 30 mph to my horror the forks got fucked up , luckily ive had the originals in storage with UNFAZED so hopefully the lower yoke isnt damaged " other than the nubbin broke off"and it will be straight forward swap ,the rest is pretty much cosmetic ,but still im feckin kicking myself  over it ,,frame sliders did a great job AGAIN  :lol ,,the right fork actually came back far enough to put a small ding in the frame believe it or not , should only be a problem if im ever selling it and that aint happening anytime soon,youd be suprised how much damage can happen with a low  speed spill,,
beware on new tyres guys  :thumbup


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So sorry to hear your news and see the devastation in the photos, shame great looking bike.
I have heard of guys getting new covers fitted then going out and blasting about thinking all is now well with the new tyres on, as you know they really need a few hundred miles on the to scuff off the protective layer that is put on all new tyres this even applies to car tyres.
I don't know whether manufactures put this layer/coating on the tyres to protect them from deterioration during storage or whether it is a release agent from the mold when the tyres are cast, whatever it is it has been costly for a good number of riders.
I ran my Battlax in for about 500 miles before getting my arse over the side.
You can feel new tyres are waxy just by rubbing you thumb hard over the surface, Battlax have a blueish waxy coat on them that you can see at the edge of the chicken strip as you run them in.
Glad no personal damage was done apart from pride.
Reminds me of many many years ago after parking my BSA 500 A7 up at Southsea on a hot sunny day, at midday Jenny (then G/F) and I jumped on the bike and shot into Portsmouth to grab some scran for lunch turned into Commercial Road (Before being pedestrianized) and the front tyre peeled off the front rim as we were cranked over, lots of sparks and scrapping and grinding noises and the bike came to a rest with me still trapped under it, we had covered about 30 feet, Jenny had stuck to the road as soon as we touched down and was unhurt I had swiveled down the road lots of road rash to wrist, hip, elbow and ankle. The thing that pissed me off more than anything was that Jenny let out a shrill peel of laughter as I struggled to pick the old Beezer up, I had ripped the side out of my jeans and had ground through the side elastic part of my then fashionable Yfronts and my balls were hanging for all to see in the main shopping street in Portsmouth, of course because of the crash we had lot and lots of onlookers.
Home on the train with a pair of waterproof Barber type oilskin trousers on in about 27 degrees.
Oh Happy days, wonder what happened to that old Beezer A7? wonder what happened to Jenny?  :D 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 11 September 2016, 09:50:23 am
Holy crap look at that fork and only 30mph - its like they are made out of a toilet roll   
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 11 September 2016, 12:17:06 pm
Heartfelt commiserations Downey. Unfortunately this has happened to many of us over the years, and you just can't believe how it's happened.You'd think for a few quid extra there'd be some way of "neutralising" the release agent.
I remember when the 1200 Bandit first came out,a pal of mine,an ex racer, collected his new bike from the dealership.They had parked the bike in the road outside the shop, facing the oncoming traffic. He started his new bike,a quick look over his left shoulder looking for a gap in the traffic.Out with the clutch and before he'd got to the centre of the road it was on the floor having spun out from underneath him.Total heartbreaker.
With new tyres fitted I try and treat the first 100 miles or so as if the roads were icy.Even that is not foolproof though as I know to my cost.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 11 September 2016, 02:39:24 pm
cheers lads ,,just glad i didnt hit anyone as that brings a whole new set of problems ,,as a mate said to me it isnt exactly the speed you were doing its the weight behind the impact point and the thou are a bit on the heavy side for sure ,thing is ive scrubbed in tyres before without problems ,but these went out from under me as you say like ice,,bloody lesson learned anyway thats for sure  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: flakey on 11 September 2016, 08:45:54 pm
I doubt any manufacturer uses release agent any more, perhaps this will help explain it,


Bridgestone's official line is they dont use release agent and accidents are due slow speeds conering where there there is less load on the tyre so the trye not being forced into the tarmac, couple that with brand new smooth tyres = recipe for disaster, there is a thread on here from bridgestone about tyres from way back in 2010 but for some reason when I copy and paste it doesnt show up.


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 11 September 2016, 11:46:01 pm
There certainly a film of something on Bridgstone tyres as I slowly increase that angle of lean as I scuff/scrub new Battlax tyres in there is defiantly a blueish line along the edge of the chicken strip that disappears as you ride more aggressively.
I don't know if it is a release agent or a preservative but there is something on the tyre that diminishes as you ride.


See the video link below lots of tears that day I bet

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 12 September 2016, 12:08:08 am
The above link is broken on my iPad but seems to work on my Windows PC
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 12 September 2016, 06:35:53 pm
Apple do not support a lot of video formats apparently.


Picture below shows the film that has to be scuffed off Bridgstone Battlax tyres before you can hang over the edge of the seat. Shows up as a slightly blueish line on the edge of the chicken strip, as seen in photo

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 17 September 2016, 08:10:53 pm
Fitted a nice new black alloy radiator guard and gave her a good clean/Polish
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 18 September 2016, 09:05:55 pm
Took a blast down to Loomies Bikers Cafe in Hants this arvo, it on the Winchester Road out of Petersfield the A272.
There must of been 200 or more bikes at Loomies.
I met a really nice guy named Fred, he was an old git like me and enjoyed his company as we munched on bacon sarnies, the healthy option (BROWN) bread, well you have to make some effort.

We chatted about our bikes he has a very nice Suzuki SV650 V twin, after about and hour or more of reminiscing it was decided it was time to go, we rode back on the A272 back to Petersfield together and parted at the roundabout by Maccy Dees at Petersfield.

Fred headed off to Chichester and I headed up the old Alpha 3 towards Guildford. Nice day, nice ride, nice guy.
tommyardin's silver Fazer in bottom pic, you all remember the Fastest.


Now heres a quiz for you, not much of a quiz as there are only two possible answers: Is the guy in the middle picture getting on his Duke or getting off? yes I do know cos the pictures are ripped off a video I made down there but it was to big to post on here.
ON?
or
OFF?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 18 September 2016, 10:47:18 pm
hes definitly getting off i reckon
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: TOADY on 19 September 2016, 08:42:04 am
did nothing to the bike, but took all my riding kit and removed the Armour, washed it all and leather treated my gloves, removed the lining from both my helmets and ran them through the washing machine so now i can safely remove my kit and not smell like the cheese section in a delicatessens, sweat and the lining of my jackets has made me into a smelly mobile science experiment. hopefully I can now pull up somewhere without having rats and dogs wanting to nibble me or hump my leg  :)
was naughty this morning and rode to work in just a bomber jacket but didn't feel safe, so tonight all the jackets can be put back together if they are dry and i'll be a happy bunny again.


anybody else find their kit turns nasty over the summer?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 19 September 2016, 12:02:38 pm
hes definitly getting off i reckon
You might be right  :rolleyes I will leave it a couple of days and then post another picture, and , when you view that picture and the one already posted you will know the answer.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 19 September 2016, 09:18:26 pm
Usual places today:


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First day for a while I've noticed a bit of a chill in the air morning and evening while riding, although it was very warm at Wasdale.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 19 September 2016, 11:55:05 pm
Nick,

Are they the scree slopes on Wastwater? Wandered across them in 1997
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 20 September 2016, 09:38:34 am
Right again  :thumbup


I'm thinking about doing the walk along the top soon. Lord knows how they maintain the path along the screes, but might do that too.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 20 September 2016, 04:09:52 pm
awesome pics dude , u sure know your way round a camera  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 20 September 2016, 09:56:21 pm
Right again  :thumbup


I'm thinking about doing the walk along the top soon. Lord knows how they maintain the path along the screes, but might do that too.

We didn't use any path, not for the faint hearted  :lol Along the top would be a lovely wander, once you don't go to close to the edge  :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 20 September 2016, 11:22:07 pm
awesome pics dude , u sure know your way round a camera  :thumbup


Don't be fooled Downey, that Hedgetrimmer gets them pics off Google images, silly old bugger can't even get his leg over a bike saddle let alone anything else :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 21 September 2016, 10:28:23 am
awesome pics dude , u sure know your way round a camera  :thumbup


Don't be fooled Downey, that Hedgetrimmer gets them pics off Google images, silly old bugger can't even get his leg over a bike saddle let alone anything else :eek


In fact, I am just a figment of the internet's imagination, and don't actually exist in physical form  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 21 September 2016, 05:38:43 pm
awesome pics dude , u sure know your way round a camera  :thumbup


Don't be fooled Downey, that Hedgetrimmer gets them pics off Google images, silly old bugger can't even get his leg over a bike saddle let alone anything else :eek


In fact, I am just a figment of the internet's imagination, and don't actually exist in physical form ;)   

Or maybe a frigment of the internet's imagination  :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 21 September 2016, 08:31:39 pm
Made the mistake of putting the lining back in my Alpinestars suit yesterday.Did 230 miles around Kent today.Headcorn,Manston,Capel le Ferne finishing at the Oakdene.Absolutely melted.The low Sept. sun didn't help on the way home, but still a great day to be out.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 21 September 2016, 08:46:04 pm
Nice one Robbo, some of my favourite local roads around Headcorn way. Was at Capel le Ferne on Sunday too. Good fun going up the dual carriageway hill isn't it ?
I actually had a blast on the Fazer today. I remember Hedgetrimmer likened his to a comfortable old pair of slippers and that's exactly what it felt like today. Didn't go far, just stayed local but enjoyed it.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 27 September 2016, 07:36:13 pm
MOT time today.Passed ok,but was told as I have a dual seat but no rear footrests due to the high level link pipe I had made,they should have issued an advisory.Apparently if you have a dual seat or a strap across the middle of the saddle you must have rear footpegs.Learn something new every day.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 28 September 2016, 12:01:36 am
MOT time today.Passed ok,but was told as I have a dual seat but no rear footrests due to the high level link pipe I had made,they should have issued an advisory.Apparently if you have a dual seat or a strap across the middle of the saddle you must have rear footpegs.Learn something new every day.


Do you have to have two rear pegs if your Mrs has only got one leg?  :'(
Reminds me of a Peter Cook and Dudley Moore sketch  :lol


A one legged man applied to play the part of Tarzan in a film and Peter Cook said to him you seem to have a deficit for playing the part of Tarzan, namely one leg, your left leg is very nice and I have nothing against it, the trouble is neither do you.


I loved them two guys they were so funny.


Anyway my Mrs has not got one leg, poor bitch.
lol!

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 01 October 2016, 11:20:41 pm
Today, about 500 miles around bonny Scotland:


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What can I say? Fantastic roads, stunning scenery, beautiful weather (well, apart from the freezing bastid cold pea-souper through Glasgow to get there).  8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: YamFazFan on 02 October 2016, 07:02:03 am
  Some great photos there :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exupnut on 02 October 2016, 07:21:47 am
Agree.......this one is brilliant

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 02 October 2016, 11:18:13 pm
Main man Midden came round and balanced my carbs, then ragged the MT10 round the garden  :eek  ......Foccing hooligan !
Title: Bought a Caberg Duke
Post by: moffmeister on 03 October 2016, 11:01:30 am
Tootled into Leeds and bought a Caberg Duke - wanted a reasonably priced flip front and this fitted the bill.


First impressions.


Yesterday - sunny and warm coming out of Leeds - what a revelation, great with flip raised and internal visor down (only slight issue when fully down the internal visor touches my nose - put me off initially in the shop but I decided to give it a try anyway).  Looked at some others but didn't want to spend £200-£300 and Duke seems to get good reviews (and comes with pinlock in box).  Fit is a little tight at the front - when flip down my chin can touch the front - have this with my Shoei XR-1100 also.  Other than that fit is great, very comfortable, not over keen on the neck fastener, would prefer D ring but guess will get used to it - certainly a cinch to remove.  Road with flip up to ca. 70 but <50 is probably limit.  Bonus with flip up is increased peripheral vision - good in the traffic.


Today: chilly (ish) ride into work - only very slight misting (nose) but less that the Shoei and despite the Shoei having neck and chin shroud the Duke was noticeably warmer.


Noise?  A little early to tell, a little more wind noise evident but overall I'd say actually quieter than the Shoei - with earplug in can't hear conversation but this is likely down to the padding being close to the ears (not any less comfortable).


Early days but for £145 seems like a good un!



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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 03 October 2016, 01:21:33 pm
Had my Caberg Duke a year now, paid £135 for it  at  Bikegear  when it was closing down in Leeds, a bit of a coincidence :)
Like you the internal visor touched my nose but I don't even notice it now, flip up is great in traffic, I find anything over 40mph with it up and internal visor down is no good as I get wind blast directed underneath it straight into my eyes. My helmet before was also a Shoei, noise level seems to be the same but I do wear decent ear plugs all the time.

I had my doubts about the fastener also but in the shop I put the helmet on  and off half a dozen times and found it so easy, I would not like to use a double D ring now.

Two very small niggles, top air vent does not seem to do anything unlike the Shoei which worked very well and  the mesh in the front gather insects which are a bugger to clean out.

Overall very satisfied with it and after  a year and 4000 miles it still looks like new.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 03 October 2016, 03:24:42 pm
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Looks like the Maffia are back in town. LOL!


I too tried a number of flip front buckets from £130 up to £300 plus.
The one I went for in the end was the 'LS2 FF393 Convert' bit pricey at £219, but, what I really liked about this bucket is that the flip front goes right over the top of the helmet and levels out just above the base of your neck at the back, so no wind drag what-so-ever and it the looks like an open faced space type helmet.
I tried a couple of other flips but anything above 60 MPH with the flip up dragged my head backwards and buffeted the Foc out of my head, plus so much wind noise, cos the flip when it was up caused a shed full of turbulence.
Only downside with any flip is it does weigh a tad more than a standard closed face jobby and is a little on the larger side. (Can you say that a 'LITTLE on the LARGER side')
I have retained my old Duchini cos its an old friend, and has never bounced up the road.
Had the LS2 for two years now and really pleased with it.


Stuff the double D ring fastening I just love the ratchet buckle type fastening.


The other good thing about a Flip is that Garages are not so opposed to then as the are full closed faced helmets, plus you can take a drink from a bottle without removing you bucket, I guess you could have a fag if you were that way inclined. By FAG I do actually mean a cigarette, I'm no vacuum cleaner salesman. :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 03 October 2016, 03:29:57 pm
Bastids would not let me post another pic on the last over. :'(
The one from the rear of the bucket looks like something out of Star Wars or a really pissed off Teddy Bear.


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 03 October 2016, 05:42:49 pm
Gave it a thorough wash and polish, checked lubes, chain adjustment and tyre pressures, ready for the off tomorrow. I've booked a couple of B&Bs in Scotland  :) ; gotta make use of this good weather while it lasts. Just keeping my fingers crossed that the bloody weathermen are right!


Tommyardin, a really pissed off Teddy Bear is kinda how I've always pictured you anyway  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 03 October 2016, 05:57:17 pm
Foccing cheek  :eek :fish
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 03 October 2016, 06:00:41 pm




Got that sorted
Gave it a thorough wash and polish, trimmed the pubes, clipped toe nails, ready for the off tomorrow. I've booked a couple of Boys in Scotland  :)


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 03 October 2016, 06:23:28 pm




Got that sorted
Gave it a thorough wash and polish, trimmed the pubes, clipped toe nails, ready for the off tomorrow. I've booked a couple of Boys in Scotland  :)






Well, apart from your quotes  :rollin


"Would you like another cup of tea vicar?"
"No thank you, but I'll have another choir boy, because this one's split.  :)  "
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Post by: tommyardin on 03 October 2016, 08:08:01 pm




Got that sorted
Gave it a thorough wash and polish, trimmed the pubes, clipped toe nails, ready for the off tomorrow. I've booked a couple of Boys in Scotland  :)






Well, apart from your quotes  :rollin


"Would you like another cup of tea vicar?"
"No thank you, but I'll have another choir boy, because this one's split.  :)  "


 :stop

Well there is nothing I can either
add or say to that.But what I have just done is 'push the boat out' Enough of me talking the talk, I am now walking the walk,Just ordered the Nitron R1 Mono-shock (Nitron Blue Spring) for the FZS600 Foxy.Looking into the emulators for the front end, and, wondering if I have what it takes to complete the task.I am OK with drilling out the holes and drilling new ones in the damper rods as I have access to a Pedestal/Pillar drill.I did a year of engineering when I first left school, capstan lathe, large flat bed lathe with manual centering chuck, Mag table grinder, Mill and Shaper. Mind you that was when I just left school (15) as I said and Noah had just got off the ark then, but i think I am up to the challenge.I am also going to be daring as I am not going to buy a second hand set of replacement Damper Rods.Many thanks to Kabab for all the info that he has made available on the forum either directly or through links.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 03 October 2016, 08:58:06 pm
what I have just done is 'push the boat out'




Well, hello sailor  ;)
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Post by: downey on 03 October 2016, 09:20:56 pm
Got a few miles in down east cork direction ..great to be back on the fazer .almost forget how well it soaks up the shite roads..only getting my full confidence in the sportsmart tyres now after the spill but they seem quite good sofar....nose faring had a relatively clean break so have some good glue on it and looks reasonably OK other than the road rash .I'll leave it as is through the winter though.be fresh and clean for next summer then   :thumbup
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Post by: tommyardin on 03 October 2016, 10:00:58 pm
Hi Downey,
Glad to hear the old girl is up and running again.  :D
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Post by: tommyardin on 03 October 2016, 10:03:26 pm
what I have just done is 'push the boat out'




Well, hello sailor  ;)


Keep well clear of the Barrel
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Post by: tommyardin on 04 October 2016, 05:31:24 pm
Took the FZS600 out for a gentle run down to Loomies Cafe near Winchester this arvo.
Cracking afternoon, brilliant sunshine with the slightest hint of a chill in the air.


Met another Fazer FZS600 rider there chatted about bikes and the common love of the FZS600, his was an X reg Boxeye in metalic blue, pristeen nick with just 9K on the clock. he purchased it from a dealer 6 months ago at a fair price considering the condition.
He has a slight blow from the collector box and is thinking about going down the S/Steel route to replace the pipes.
Anyway we were both leaving at the same time so we had a spirited blast along the A272 back to Petersfield, where we both headed onto the A3 heading towards London, that was the point he decided to give up and fell back so I rode on alone.
When I got home that was when I realised that my 3/4" chicken strips are now down to 1/2" Woo! Woo! it was a spirited ride.


Someone once said to me always ride within your comfort zone, but, I have realised that is not right, if you do that you never get any better, like an athlete, if you train within your comfort zone that is as good as you are going to get, the same applies to riding a motorcycle, push yourself but in a controlled manner.
Any way shut the Foc up tommyardin and get some pics of that blue Boxeye up here.     
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Post by: slappy on 04 October 2016, 07:24:36 pm
Had day off so took advantage of the weather,  stopped just outside Burnsall to rest.
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Post by: tommyardin on 04 October 2016, 08:34:35 pm
If Only!
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Post by: midden on 04 October 2016, 08:57:22 pm
You're being spammed with TTBigbike design on Facebook as well then. 
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Post by: tommyardin on 04 October 2016, 10:12:29 pm
Actually I grabbed the picture off facebook and played with it a little hoping someone might take the bait  :'(
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Post by: tommyardin on 04 October 2016, 10:13:30 pm
would certainly be a mean looking machine if it was real
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Post by: midden on 04 October 2016, 10:14:56 pm
It would indeed
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Post by: tommyardin on 04 October 2016, 10:16:40 pm
Frosties has been ringing around all the insurance brokers all day trying to get a quote.
Hello Tiger  :kiss LOL!
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 06 October 2016, 07:34:17 am
If Only!
Would be immense but we all know that (given yamaha current design team) it wouldn't look like that because it hasn't got a hideous transformer headlight haha





And it'd still have a snatchy throttle 😪
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Post by: tommyardin on 06 October 2016, 03:20:23 pm
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And it'd still have a throttled snatch 😪
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Post by: Frosties on 06 October 2016, 11:01:38 pm
Frosties has been ringing around all the insurance brokers all day trying to get a quote.
Hello Tiger  :kiss LOL!


If it was up for sale Tommy then I'd be all over that so you're not wrong mate..........however, would it beat
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The mighty MV Augusta Brutale.......enjoy :lol . Have I posted this before  :rolleyes

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Post by: tommyardin on 06 October 2016, 11:59:57 pm
Frosties has been ringing around all the insurance brokers all day trying to get a quote.
Hello Tiger  :kiss LOL!


If it was up for sale Tommy then I'd be all over that so you're not wrong mate..........however, would it beat
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The mighty MV Augusta Brutale.......enjoy :lol . Have I posted this before  :rolleyes


Yeah! but that is the two wheeled version of my tarts hairdresser car, pink and white, give me a foccing break. :lol
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Post by: Frosties on 07 October 2016, 12:26:15 am
 :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: tommyardin on 13 October 2016, 11:00:36 pm
Ohhhh! I think I have a little damp spot, check out this bad boy.
Yes may favorite man with the big white van delivered this bad boy to me today, made me smile after the disappointment of being delivered a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge from Yodafone yesterday that had a duff nano sim card included in the package.18 mile bike ride tomoz to the nearest Yodafone shop to grab another nano sim.
But in all fairness to the magic Yoda they have been brilliant for the last 20 odd years I have been with them, I have 4 phones on my account: Me, Wife, Daughter and Son's and this is the first clitch we have had with them. They reduced the contract down from £37 a month to £28 wavered the £30 upfront charge and put a £5 gift into my account that can help pay the next bill.
Would I recommend Yodafone, goes without saying.       
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Post by: TOADY on 14 October 2016, 08:59:25 am
i wonder if they make them for the slower black model  ;)
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Post by: tommyardin on 14 October 2016, 09:38:05 am
i wonder if they make them for the slower black model  ;)


Hi Toady
I contacted Yamaha and they said that the Slow Black FZS 600 don't actually need a rear shock absorber.
The thinking behind their statement was if someone was thick enough to purchase a slow (Black FZS) machine they most likely would not be aware enough to even notice the bumps, and, as the machine is not capable of anything above moderate speeds handling is unlikely to need improvement. :moon   :finger

Have a good one mate :thumbup
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Post by: TOADY on 14 October 2016, 05:51:56 pm
Etch primer and two coats of silver get me sorted then. :lol
I'll have you know that I've just removed all brake fluid from my reservoirs, and removed all 3 calipers. This 2.2 kilo weight saving must surely add 12 to 13 mph by my guestimate  :b
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Post by: Ckennedy on 14 October 2016, 07:13:43 pm
Washed, polished, engine oil and filter change :)
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Post by: tommyardin on 14 October 2016, 07:34:02 pm
Etch primer and two coats of silver get me sorted then. :lol
I'll have you know that I've just removed all brake fluid from my reservoirs, and removed all 3 calipers. This 2.2 kilo weight saving must surely add 12 to 13 mph by my guestimate  :b


I heard that customising the seat not only saves on weight but is also a safety feature which stops you completely coming off the bike in the event of a spill, comes in various colours to match your bikes paintwork.


Can also give an increase in speed and positively aids acceleration


Please see the attached image:


The model shown is the out and out sports customisation, a touring version is available for carrying pillions, its called the twin peak.
Hope you find this valuable as a safety feature and helps you feel more secure whilst riding. :rolleyes
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Post by: TOADY on 14 October 2016, 08:53:55 pm
That's on my "I need one" list. I'll probably end up getting one once I've finished removing the petrol from my tank and the oil from the engine. 1 litre of fluid is equivalent to 1 kg this 21 kilo weight saving will see me easily hitting 190mph in a headwind if my basic calculations are correct  :rollin
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Post by: tommyardin on 14 October 2016, 09:45:55 pm
That's on my "I need one" list. I'll probably end up getting one once I've finished removing the petrol from my tank and the oil from the engine. 1 litre of fluid is equivalent to 1 kg this 21 kilo weight saving will see me easily hitting 190mph in a headwind if my basic calculations are correct  :rollin


Your calcs are spot on, we must use the same calculation formula, mine came out at 191.27 MPH with a 13 MPH headwind also calculating in the wind speeds occurred traveling at that velocity.
Do post some pics in here after you finish the customisation it might encourage others to follow suit. 
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Post by: TOADY on 15 October 2016, 09:08:32 am
I will post some photo at the end of this modification journey..for now I am contemplating  future modifications.
I need to google bamboo handlebars and see if their is a significant weight saving to be had. I've  also contemplated using helium in my tyres, and riding whilst facing the rear of the bike so the curviture of my spine improves the Co drag efficiency .
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Post by: tommyardin on 15 October 2016, 12:06:49 pm
I will post some photo at the end of this modification journey..for now I am contemplating  future modifications.
I need to google bamboo handlebars and see if their is a significant weight saving to be had. I've  also contemplated using helium in my tyres, and riding whilst facing the rear of the bike so the curviture of my spine improves the Co drag efficiency .


Hi Toady
I think we should bring an end to this as we will get our backsides kicked form the admin as it is: 'What did you do with your FAZER today' post.
But you will notice that the author and proliferater of the post should also have his or her arse kicked as they very disrespectfully using the lower case 'f' when spelling FAZER.
But I still look forward to seeing the completed project, the only thing I would add is be careful with the Bamboo Bars, I will say only one thing 'Woodworm' :agree :stop 


I am in the process now of converting the Fazer to left hand drive.
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Post by: TOADY on 15 October 2016, 04:15:02 pm
I agree. Back to being sensible again.

Ordered a new rear tyre today. 71 quid delivered. I work for a college in Essex.  Just so happens the nice people in the bike workshop will fit and balance for me. Yay
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Post by: tommyardin on 15 October 2016, 04:17:53 pm
I agree. Back to being sensible again.

Ordered a new rear tyre today. 71 quid delivered. I work for a college in Essex.  Just so happens the nice people in the bike workshop will fit and balance for me. Yay
:thumbup
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Post by: downey on 15 October 2016, 08:38:39 pm
Went to garretstown on a wet and windy day .
Super glue seems to be holding up  :thumbup
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Post by: matt7chunk on 15 October 2016, 09:34:44 pm
Got very wet :( really should invest in some waterproofs,  car was in for MOT :P

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Post by: Fazerider on 17 October 2016, 11:38:12 pm

On my way home this evening, musing on what had been a monumentally grim 12 hours at work, I rounded the day off in suitably crap style.
For anyone else as distracted/stupid as me: the stretch of roadworks at Junction 10 of the M4 westbound now has average speed cameras.
 :wall
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Post by: unfazed on 21 October 2016, 11:30:49 am
Put 23 litres of unleaded into the 22 litre 600 tank this morning  :lol
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Post by: fazersharp on 21 October 2016, 12:36:47 pm
Are you sure it was unleaded  :D
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Post by: unfazed on 21 October 2016, 12:50:39 pm
Maybe with a little bit of ethanol, but what ever it was bike is running fine  :lol
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Post by: fazersharp on 21 October 2016, 01:27:41 pm
Maybe with a little bit of ethanol, but what ever it was bike is running fine  :lol
There was a picture with the comment - did you see it
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Post by: unfazed on 21 October 2016, 04:57:55 pm
Only noticed that after you said it  :rollin :rollin
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Post by: TOADY on 26 October 2016, 09:23:18 am
Taken rear wheel out and getting new tyre plonked on in readiness for my MOT, sprayed cam ends graphite grey and sprayed rad guard to match. all i need now is mirrors and i'm ready to rock n roll  :)
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 29 October 2016, 10:54:41 am
Fitted some pazzo levers to tie the colour scheme together. Not the exact colour I was after but they're better than silver
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Post by: nickodemon on 31 October 2016, 07:24:53 pm
Fazer tax has ran out, so its had a clean, an acf treatment and put away for winter. It's got a nice new garage to live in... :)
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Post by: downey on 03 November 2016, 08:35:45 pm
both feckin lovely bikes ,,fazer lookin mint love the forks,,hand rail looks well too,,put away for winter ????
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Post by: nickodemon on 03 November 2016, 09:50:37 pm
They have started putting salt on the roads. That is why fazer and tuono v4 are taken off the road. I still have my v2 tuono to use and a triumph sprint project to start as a winter project.. I have recently built a large garage and i'm concentrating on that more than anything else at the moment.
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Post by: fazersharp on 06 November 2016, 03:18:13 pm
Went out for a quick spin before it started raining, winter gloves time.
Not many people about though !
 (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=19037.0;attach=26981;image)
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Post by: slappy on 06 November 2016, 03:38:53 pm
Went out for a quick spin before it started raining, winter gloves time.
Not many people about though !
 ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=19037.0;attach=26981;image[/url])



Thats because it is foccing cold and wet.
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Post by: unfazed on 06 November 2016, 08:30:13 pm
Went out for a quick spin before it started raining, winter gloves time.
Not many people about though !
 

Amazing bike you've got there, doesn't even need a stand to have its picture taken  :D
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Post by: fazersharp on 06 November 2016, 08:36:17 pm
Oh yeh - good spot, it wasn't photoshopped.  I have just had a look at the cameras original and the side stand is in perfect line to the tyre making it disappear on a lower resolution upload
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Post by: dazza on 06 November 2016, 09:11:41 pm
 :rolleyes And I expect the leaves aren't affected by the usual autumn colouring where you live either :lol
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Post by: fazersharp on 06 November 2016, 11:11:19 pm
I meant that the side stand wasn't photoshoped away. Everything else was just waiting for the hand of an artist to paint what the camera was unable to see.
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Post by: Fazerider on 07 November 2016, 05:16:12 pm

Took it out for a quick spin to warm things up for a long overdue change of engine oil and immediately realised I'd forgotten to put earplugs in.
Christ, what a din! The gearchange sounds like someone lobbing a lump hammer into a box of spanners, then there's a crappy ill-fitting Motad exhaust, a chain that's done 35,000 miles and an engine on about 3 times that… so perhaps it's not surprising.
It still starts on the button and is as keen as ever to put points on my licence so I can't complain. I bought it 18 years ago today and have yet to find anything that looks likely to be a better all-rounder.
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Post by: gingernut on 11 November 2016, 11:29:46 am
Fazer tax has ran out, so its had a clean, an acf treatment and put away for winter. It's got a nice new garage to live in... :)

do you have a full picture of your bike , what type of fazer is it ?

ginger x
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Post by: Mike01 on 11 November 2016, 07:15:24 pm
Fitted a Coffmans exhaust to my FZ.... 80 mile ride.... fook its loud  :lol :lol
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Post by: unfazed on 11 November 2016, 07:38:54 pm
Jaysus, I thought you said coffin  :lol :lol
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Post by: Mike01 on 11 November 2016, 08:09:06 pm
Jaysus, I thought you said coffin  :lol :lol


 :lol :lol
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Post by: darrsi on 12 November 2016, 01:09:23 pm
Fitted a Coffmans exhaust to my FZ.... 80 mile ride.... fook its loud  :lol :lol


Gotta be totally illegal surely???
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Post by: Mike01 on 12 November 2016, 01:44:33 pm
Fitted a Coffmans exhaust to my FZ.... 80 mile ride.... fook its loud  :lol :lol


Gotta be totally illegal surely???

Probably!
When cruising on the motorway it's only slightly louder than my Akra. It's in built up areas it sounds very angry 😂
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Post by: darrsi on 12 November 2016, 05:35:00 pm
Fitted a Coffmans exhaust to my FZ.... 80 mile ride.... fook its loud  :lol :lol


Gotta be totally illegal surely???

Probably!
When cruising on the motorway it's only slightly louder than my Akra. It's in built up areas it sounds very angry 😂


I've got a Moto GP exhaust that's loud, but without the baffle i see people turning their heads towards me 100 metres ahead.
Sounds awesome but can get a bit monotonous after a while, and can obviously draw unwanted attention too.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 12 November 2016, 05:42:20 pm


I've got a Moto GP exhaust that's loud, but without the baffle i see people turning their heads towards me 100 metres ahead.
Sounds awesome but can get a bit monotonous after a while, and can obviously draw unwanted attention too.


My Street Triple is like that, and that's with the baffle in! On busy high streets, it feels to me like everyone looks around with a "WTF is that?!" expression on their faces, and in nice quiet places like the Lake District, it's frankly an embarrassment  :o
Trouble is, it's a large part of the character of the bike, and to quieten it down would largely destroy that. What to do?!  :'(
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Post by: TOADY on 12 November 2016, 06:07:57 pm
Took the 600 for its not.  Flew through with no advisories  :)
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Post by: tommyardin on 12 November 2016, 09:31:39 pm
Took the 600 for its not.  Flew through with no advisories  :)


How did you get on with the light problem?
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 13 November 2016, 09:45:35 am

My Street Triple is like that, and that's with the baffle in! On busy high streets, it feels to me like everyone looks around with a "WTF is that?!" expression on their faces, and in nice quiet places like the Lake District, it's frankly an embarrassment  :o
Trouble is, it's a large part of the character of the bike, and to quieten it down would largely destroy that. What to do?!  :'(

Buy a tinted visor then snigger to yourself when you throttle blip and make the old ladies jump 😁😂
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Post by: TOADY on 13 November 2016, 10:34:36 am
Took the 600 for its not.  Flew through with no advisories  :)


How did you get on with the light problem?


Lights all sorted now Tommy. The connector wasn't as corroded as I thought it would be. Quick clean up and a spray of silicone spray and it's all good. Thanks for the advice. My next mission will be to replace the clock and idiot lights with capless led bulbs
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Post by: tommyardin on 13 November 2016, 07:25:42 pm

My Street Triple is like that, and that's with the baffle in! On busy high streets, it feels to me like everyone looks around with a "WTF is that?!" expression on their faces, and in nice quiet places like the Lake District, it's frankly an embarrassment  :o
Trouble is, it's a large part of the character of the bike, and to quieten it down would largely destroy that. What to do?!  :'(

Buy a tinted visor then snigger to yourself when you throttle blip and make the old ladies jump 😁😂


Noisy race cans upset so many people and don't always help with filtering plus they can piss people off.


I have a Pipewerxs race can on my 600, it has a raspy note when given beens (Bit like myself) but in traffic it is acceptable, bimbling through town it does not cause heads to turn. on long runs at 70 or 80 it has pleasantly loud rasp at 120 its bordering on being downright loud.
I did take the baffle out of it at one point but it was stupid loud so back in it went, any way I like the look of the Pipewerxs baffle in place see pic


A really loud can upsets you neighbours when you leave home early for work, it can also piss them off at night when you turn up back home after midnight, as commented earlier it draws the attention of the Old Bill, if they can hear you coming from half a mile away it gives the plenty of time to get the radar gun out. 


To be honest a really loud exhaust note is fatiguing on a long run.scaring the shit out of motorists


I have seen it happen a few time when sat at red traffic light a big bike comes filtering up (Often much to fast for their own safety) between the rows of cars blipping his throttle and scaring the crap out of unsuspecting car drivers, only to find a car driver (Usually a BMW) feels that he is being bullied to get out the way then shuts the door on the bike not allowing him through, often a row ensues with the biker getting lairy shouting obscenities at the driver, but, the biker is at a disadvantage, he is sat astride a bike that he is not able to drop onto its side stand because of lack of room between the cars, the car driver is out of the car with all the room in the world to shove the bike over or land a swift punch through the open visor, it is usually open because the biker has been giving it large at the driver.
Must admit I have never seen the last part of that scenario but would love to. I think its called artistic licence   :lol
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Post by: tommyardin on 13 November 2016, 07:35:59 pm
Looking at the side view picture of my Pipewerxs Can someone is going to ask why I have a dropper bracket from the rear peg mounting point to the can, if you look about 50 mm or 2 inches behind the strap bracket that goes around the body of the can you will see a small round dent in the can, stiletto heeled boots, I dropped the can by 50 mm and no longer a problem.  :rolleyes 


My mate wild plum (Terry) insists on wearing them the big tart :rollin :rollin :rollin Actually it is the Mrs really :D
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Post by: tommyardin on 15 November 2016, 03:46:42 pm
Do you get the feeling that the above is an advertising campaign as the wiper is Rainpal as is the poster.
I have a better way of getting the rain off you helmet, keep your flies done up, or, don't ride in the foccing rain.  :lol


What you don't see in the video in the post above, is the 12 volt battery and the 5 litre water bottle cable tied to the back of your helmet.  :eek


Another setback with this product is the visor wash water runs down you foccing neck  :'(
Here is the finished product.


Ahhh! Crowd Funding
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Post by: red98 on 19 November 2016, 11:14:22 am
Oooooooooops   :o   just checked MOT, ran out on the 8th   :o
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Post by: kitcrazy on 19 November 2016, 11:40:39 am
Your slipping red ;)
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Post by: TOADY on 19 November 2016, 01:47:12 pm
Swore a lot as battery dead due to frost  :rolleyes
New battery ordered
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Post by: red98 on 19 November 2016, 02:10:19 pm
Quote from: kitcrazlink=topic=6412.msg246036#msg246036 date=1479555639
Your slipping red ;)








yep......iam well and truly on the long slippery down hill slope of life     :lol
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Post by: tommyardin on 19 November 2016, 09:15:37 pm
Quote from: kitcrazlink=topic=6412.msg246036#msg246036 date=1479555639
Your slipping red ;)











yep......iam well and truly on the long slippery down hill slope of life     :lol


Ha ha! Red at least you still on the slope, what ever direction i look in it's up foccing hill now. LOL! :agree





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Post by: red98 on 23 November 2016, 07:24:44 pm
Booked the boxeye in for a MOT.......8.30 monday.
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Post by: tommyardin on 27 November 2016, 12:35:20 am
Hi,
Well I have been looking at fork emulators for my baby, she’s a FZS600 Foxeye 2002, but 2003 registered.
Evilbay has the Race Tech Gold emulators, but they want £130 - £145 for them including postage, but, you may end up paying another £30 to £50 import duty on them making it an expensive item. Close on £200 with postage and tax.
Duck Fat I thought.
My Son is in St Louis at Uni, so, I thought I would try and source them over there and get him to bring them back and call them a Christmas Gift, that way no import tax.
I contacted/phoned a company called ‘Cycle House Performance’ of St Louis and asked the question, direct from them with the best discount he could apply they still came out at £123-00 GBP, with the £ doing poorly against the $ (Thank you Brexit :grumble ) but it was still a good saving on the fleaBay prices.
So I WhatsApped my boy and asked him if he was able to help, ‘Yes Dad of course’
Right back on the puter, to place the order, I had just got to ‘Cycle House Performance’ webpage and the Mrs called supper time :grumble Grrrr.
I got back to the puter after necking back my Chilli (Which it was not) and the web page had gone, either my screen saver was playing joke or maybe the site just timed out.
I started over again by typing in ‘Fork Emulators’ into the Gargoyle search engine and it came up with a Wemoto site hit, so I thought I would take a look and Lo & Behold they do emulators to fit the FZS 600, (Not the easiest site to navigate but Ho Hum) they do YSS emulators for £71.71 including VAT and P&P. I had a mooch about the internet and it seems that YSS have a good reputation when it comes to tuning parts and especially suspension upgrades. Order placed.The other good thing about finding the YSS units is that the Race Tech Gold emulator is 38mm wide at the point where it seats into the top ofthe damper rods. (Same emulator as the Suzuki SV650) they don't do a 36mm one.The FZS 600 damper rod top seating is 36mm inside Dia, meaning you will need to get the inside top of the FZS 600 damper rod machined out by 1mm to accept the Race Tech Gold emulator.(I know 1mm don’t sound right, but think about it)The other good thing is that as the YSS emulator is made for the FZS 600 and is 36mm at the seat, another monetary saving and not having the hassle of this machining being done and of course time involved.Wow! I have made a start on my suspension upgrades, at the start of it all I was just going to change the oil in the front legs for 15 weight, but, got talking to someone on here and it seems to have developed into linear springs and emulators, as well as the Nitron mono-shock at the blunt end.Damn! These helpful and knowledgeable Foccers are costing me a fortune.Thank you (You know who I mean) for all your advice and knowledge ofthe FZS 600 suspension.I really looking forward to the spring (That’s the seasonal spring not the linear one) to try it out.One very happy and excited old boy. :lol  I think I'm getting a stiffy thinking about it. :rolleyes
tommy.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 27 November 2016, 08:41:59 pm
No idea what you are talking bout so I looked on the wemoto site and saw a couple of different fork springs mmmm :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Freck on 27 November 2016, 08:53:06 pm
No idea what you are talking bout so I looked on the wemoto site and saw a couple of different fork springs mmmm :)



I think he means these:


http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/yamaha/fzs_600_fazer/98-99/picture/fork_valves/ (http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/yamaha/fzs_600_fazer/98-99/picture/fork_valves/)


Look like a good mod to me  :D

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 27 November 2016, 09:18:18 pm
No idea what you are talking bout so I looked on the wemoto site and saw a couple of different fork springs mmmm :)



I think he means these:


[url]http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/yamaha/fzs_600_fazer/98-99/picture/fork_valves/[/url] ([url]http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/yamaha/fzs_600_fazer/98-99/picture/fork_valves/[/url])


Look like a good mod to me  :D



So with those and the springs we really can upgrade our forks?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 27 November 2016, 09:31:45 pm
No idea what you are talking bout so I looked on the wemoto site and saw a couple of different fork springs mmmm :)



I think he means these:


[url]http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/yamaha/fzs_600_fazer/98-99/picture/fork_valves/[/url] ([url]http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/yamaha/fzs_600_fazer/98-99/picture/fork_valves/[/url])


Look like a good mod to me  :D



They are indeed the very thing £71.71 inc Vat and P&P.  Mine came up on the Web page as 2002 -2003, because that was the year search I did, but I believe they are exactly the same unit to fit the 41mm O/D & 36mm I/D leg/stanchion .
A massive saving on the Race Tech Jobs, 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 27 November 2016, 10:01:50 pm
No idea what you are talking bout so I looked on the wemoto site and saw a couple of different fork springs mmmm :)



I think he means these:


[url]http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/yamaha/fzs_600_fazer/98-99/picture/fork_valves/[/url] ([url]http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/yamaha/fzs_600_fazer/98-99/picture/fork_valves/[/url])


Look like a good mod to me  :D



So with those and the springs we really can upgrade our forks?





The forks springs on the Wemoto site are progressive springs, (Hagon is one make but can't remember the make of the others) some guys like  progressives as I believe they are good for touring, that's my understanding anyway, as they sacrifice a little bit of handling for rider comfort.


I don't do long ride outs anymore and would certainly not go touring, most of my rides are 100 miles or less so I am opting for the linear springs, again I have been given good advice on this, they are generally a little firmer but the damping is constant, so there should be no diving if the bike hits bumps while cornering, thereby stabilising the handling.


None of this is my knowledge, but, gleaned from another FOC-U member.


Skipper do a search on FOC-U and read up about the fork upgrade (That's what I have done) there is so much written on here about it, and the best way forward with the work that needs to be done to complete the upgrade.

Look for post by Kebab19 he is the Bogs Dollocks when it comes to front forks and emulators.


Exciting stuff
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 27 November 2016, 11:28:00 pm
Hi Skipper,
Here is some good bedtime reading.
Kebab19's GOLD VALVE modification for FZS600 forks (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,71.msg231.html#msg231)      :woot

But bear in mind that the YSS emulators are the correct size for the FZS 600 forks (36 mm) so no machining or grinding of the top of the damper rods is needed.
I would be interested to hear Kebab19's opinion on the YSS emulators, if you see this post Kebab19 can you respond. Cheers again buddy. :kiss he he

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 28 November 2016, 09:18:59 am
Booked the boxeye in for a MOT.......8.30 monday.










Another year , another MOT , another pass        :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 28 November 2016, 09:33:34 am
Booked the boxeye in for a MOT.......8.30 monday.










Another year , another MOT , another pass        :D
Good result  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Wharfe on 28 November 2016, 05:36:59 pm
Used it for what I bought it for - riding to work. About a 50 mile round trip Ilkley - Wakefield & back, thru' central Leeds in rush hour, behaved impeccably and a fantastic filtering machine despite being not as tall as my previous (TDM 850). And marvelled at the effectiveness of of the new Oxford heated grips, like the molten core of the sun (and bought half price from GetGeared too). 'scuse me getting excitable about "a trip to work" but hey, it's a new bike, I'm allowed eh?
  :) :) :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 28 November 2016, 11:12:11 pm
I have been trying to find Linear springs for my FZS600 2002-03 today, so far no joy.
I have written a couple of emails to a couple of suppliers and await their return.


Anyone know the length of the spring in the 2002 FZS 600 forks?
If I knew that it might help with the searching. :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 28 November 2016, 11:16:24 pm
Used it for what I bought it for - riding to work. About a 50 mile round trip Ilkley - Wakefield & back, thru' central Leeds in rush hour, behaved impeccably and a fantastic filtering machine despite being not as tall as my previous (TDM 850). And marvelled at the effectiveness of of the new Oxford heated grips, like the molten core of the sun (and bought half price from GetGeared too). 'scuse me getting excitable about "a trip to work" but hey, it's a new bike, I'm allowed eh?
  :) :) :)


Not just allowed but actively encouraged, I always have a grin on my face when go out on the Fazer, nothing to do with riding the bike it just gets me away from the Mrs. :eek
I hope to foc she never reads this :rollin  <<<<  cos that is what would happen my head would roll.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 29 November 2016, 10:49:45 am
Nice sunny fresh day , I have the day off , bike passed its MOT yesterday no problems......great, I'll go out for a bimble   :)




go to start the bike up and nothing......battery flat, no probs me thinks , jump leads close to hand and the might thou parked right next to the six, jumps no problem   :thumbup ....leave the bike running and go and get my kit on.......foc....broken zip on my only jacket   :wall .....foc, i aint going nowhere, back out to the garage to turn the bike off  and i notice its spat its coolant out  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 29 November 2016, 11:31:44 am
Nice sunny fresh day , I have the day off , bike passed its MOT yesterday no problems......great, I'll go out for a bimble   :)




go to start the bike up and nothing......battery flat, no probs me thinks , jump leads close to hand and the might thou parked right next to the six, jumps no problem   :thumbup ....leave the bike running and go and get my kit on.......foc....broken zip on my only jacket   :wall .....foc, i aint going nowhere, back out to the garage to turn the bike off  and i notice its spat its coolant out  :'(
Read the signs - someone is stopping you from going out today for a reason.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 29 November 2016, 11:38:07 am
Could be right there sharpie.......rear tyre is also getting a bit low, I have a replacement one in the shed with all the tools to change it over , iam off untill friday so I have the time aswell........






sitting here now comfort eating whilst gazing out the living room window at crystal clear blue skys with not a cloud in sight...did mention the new base layer I bought reacently and am keen to try it out      :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: the cueball on 29 November 2016, 04:43:49 pm
been trying to find the reason for the annoying stutter its developed sometimes at 4K revs after my recent service...


bike had been running great, I should have left it alone!  :'( :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 29 November 2016, 08:08:49 pm
Did you do the service yourself?
What service procedures did you do, it has nothing to do with oil or filter so rule that out. Spark Plugs? you said sometimes stutters, so its intermittent, worth looking at the plug leads, maybe a duff plug, did you have the tank off the bike? could possibly be pinched fuel pipe from tank, did you touch carbs? if you did not touch carbs you cam most likely rule them out (although carb issues start at some point so could be coincidence that it started after the service)
My rule when trouble seeking is never take anything for granted, check it if you have the slightest doubt.


it will be something simple I wouldn't mind betting.
I did hear that some fuel filters are directional if you changed that it might be worth a look.
Good luck, :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: the cueball on 29 November 2016, 08:14:58 pm
cheers.... yeah, I serviced myself, as I normally do.. so I haven't done anything 'different' than I usually do... but obviously buggered something up!  :\


already had the tank back off to check the fuel lines... they looked OK....


spark plugs and leads are next on the list, and maybe recheck the air filter?


the stutter happens more when cold, and more when I'm giving it a bit of gas (to overtake for example) and seems to clear itself by the time it hits 5k revs.


doesn't happen much when the bike is warm, but the doubt is always there in my mind, so can't trust it at the moment!



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 29 November 2016, 08:29:18 pm
Could be a carb jet, if it tends to do it more when cold it would make you think a slightly weak mixture, maybe jet, but I would exhaust all other avenues before going down that route.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 29 November 2016, 08:43:39 pm
Hey!
These bad boys turned up in the post today,
Will add another post with some more pics/info, Foc-u will only let me post 4 images in any one post
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 29 November 2016, 08:53:27 pm
Continued:

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Wharfe on 30 November 2016, 05:11:41 pm
Rode it around North Yorkshire this morning in the muck and freezing cold being followed by a copper on a bike the whole time, he was really giving me close scrutiny, never took his eyes off me for a minute....

Finally after nearly two hours of this, outside the McDonalds in Knaresborough he said "Congratulations mate you've passed your Advanced Motorcycle Test". Which was nice.....


 :D :D :D



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dickturpin on 30 November 2016, 06:55:44 pm
Congratulations bud....you deserve a pass for two hours in today's temperature!!

D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 30 November 2016, 09:16:56 pm
Congratulations bud....you deserve a pass for two hours in today's temperature!!

D


Yeah I will second that, well done in that cold, I bet your nuts ended up as a little bump on the back of your neck :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Wharfe on 30 November 2016, 11:18:06 pm
Congratulations bud....you deserve a pass for two hours in today's temperature!!

D


Yeah I will second that, well done in that cold, I bet your nuts ended up as a little bump on the back of your neck :eek 


That'd be about right... thank F*ck for heated grips at least (or I'd have stayed at home..)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 01 December 2016, 12:07:47 am
 :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 01 December 2016, 08:56:41 pm
Ever since fitting the Pc3 and mapping my bike I developed a major exhaust leak at the join between link pipe and end can so took that apart today and used some liquid gasket to seal it. Figured I'd give it a clean and polish while I was there and replace the bolts with nice new stainless ones. All in all quite productive 😊
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 01 December 2016, 11:20:28 pm
Finally after nearly two hours of this, outside the McDonalds in Knaresborough he said "Congratulations mate you've passed your Advanced Motorcycle Test". Which was nice.....

Bravo! :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 02 December 2016, 06:10:29 am
Ever since fitting the Pc3 and mapping my bike I developed a major exhaust leak at the join between link pipe and end can so took that apart today and used some liquid gasket to seal it. Figured I'd give it a clean and polish while I was there and replace the bolts with nice new stainless ones. All in all quite productive 😊


Tidy job    :thumbup 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 02 December 2016, 06:18:31 am
Rode it around North Yorkshire this morning in the muck and freezing cold being followed by a copper on a bike the whole time, he was really giving me close scrutiny, never took his eyes off me for a minute....

Finally after nearly two hours of this, outside the McDonalds in Knaresborough he said "Congratulations mate you've passed your Advanced Motorcycle Test". Which was nice.....


 :D :D :D


He just wanted a McDonalds...... :stop :b :lol


Well done.  :deal
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Wharfe on 02 December 2016, 06:13:18 pm
I think he did just want a McDonalds. Pulled out a sheaf of drinks loyalty cards saying "I drink a lot of coffee on nights...."
Top bloke though, (and not just 'cos he passed me - he was pretty blunt about the bits I'd not excelled at!)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 03 December 2016, 08:07:22 pm
Replaced the weeping Carburetor Coolant Hose on the replacement carbs must have been pinched in the packaging as it is behind another which is undamaged  :)

Fitted Fzs600 bars and GYTR riser to the Fzs1000, bars slightly further forward, 25mm narrower and lower than the OEM and feels better sitting on it :)

Raining now so cannot take it for a run to see how they feel :'( roll on tomorrow
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 04 December 2016, 12:20:49 am
Also fixed my intermittent Fuel Sender on the FZS1000 properly this time  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 04 December 2016, 07:37:48 pm
Well busy afternoon for me, removed the mono-shock/pogo stick from the back of the 600, removed the dog bones and the shock linkage, good clean up of all the parts, washed all the needle/roller bearings out with W/D40 and gave then a really good clean and dry, repacked them with red grease (more resistant to water than regular grease) and fitted the new Nitron shock.
I did the work with the bike on the centre stand but slipped some thin planks of wood under the back wheel so it did not drop when removing the bolts, new shock and all the bits just slipped into place no lifting pushing or pulling involved.
Jobs a goodun.


Before I started working on the old girl I put a sticky label on the seat fairing vertically above the centre of the rear wheel and measured up from the centre of the rear wheel spindle 400mm and put a line on the label, with the Nitron fitted it now measure 403mm.


The unladen (Just weight of bike) sag is only about 15mm so I will set that to about 30mm in the morning it might just drop the measurement back to 400mm as well.


Then in a week or two will start on the front forks, I still need to source some linear springs. I have 15 weight fork oil and the YSS Emulators and a pillar drill in Terry's workshop (Wild Plum's)  so almost ready to go on that.


Will take the bike out and try the new shock after setting the sag adjustment tomorrow.   
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Graham53 on 04 December 2016, 11:30:34 pm
If ohlins are linear springs they're about £110 from kais
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 05 December 2016, 07:57:41 pm
If ohlins are linear springs they're about £110 from kais


Hi Graham,
Many thanks for the info.  :thumbup


I have messaged Kais from their Webpage and await their reply.
£115 plus delivery for Ohlins is about the price I was expecting.


Would be great if they are Linear as I could order them (they have them in stock) then I will have a job to do over Christmas.


Well you need something, to much Christmas pud and relatives is not good for a chap.


I fitted the Nitron shock yesterday after stripping out the dog-bones and linkage, I was informed that the Mono shock can be fitted with all this stuff in place.


Not sure why anyone would want to do that as it is an opportunity to have a good clean up, and check, clean and lubricate the needle bearings on the link and swinging arm to dog-bone connection (6 of them in all).
Everything is in very good condition all the needle bearings still had some grease in them and none of the pins that pass through the bearings has any sign of wear, so all is good.
The Nitron is a magnificent piece of kit, beautifully made and looks the bogs dollocks on the bike.
I have been reading up on static and laden sag, I am really glad of the internet there is so much information and videos on there to help, just as well cos my understanding of the subject was askew, I was mistaking Static Sag and Laden Sag, and measuring the unloaded length of the fork as a datum to set everything up from.


As I said Graham53 thanks so much for your help.   :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 10 December 2016, 12:41:06 am
It seems that Kais can only supply Ohlins linear fork springs for the FZS 600 up to  8.0 N/mm, they not quite heavy enough, as fully togged ready to ride with my bucket on I am fractionally under 89 Kilos.
I have been really helped advice wise with this project by Kabab19.

He has put me onto Ohlins Suzuki SV 650 linear springs at 8.5 K/mm, more suited for my rider weight.

The springs are 30mm longer than the FZS 600 jobbys, but this can be compensated for by cutting the top steel spacer down in length by that amount.


Well actually as I am doing the fork conversion over to emulator compression. I will have to reduce that spacer down by 49.5mm in total to allow for the addition of the emulator that is 19.5 mm deep it where sits between the top of the Damper Rod and the base of the spring.

Other than the length, the SV650 springs are identical to the Fazer FZS600 springs.

So A BIG Thank you to Kebab19 for pointing me in the right direction in acquiring the parts I need, and, for all his useful posts on the Foc-u forum pertaining to front fork upgrading.
Top Man :thumbup

Expecting delivery of new Linears in about 9 days time
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 15 December 2016, 04:57:22 pm
My favourite man in his big white van  :car  called today and left me with these bad boys.
8.5 N/mm Ohlins linear springs. Woo woo! Santa came early and brought a treat for the baby 600. :thumbup


I have a job for over Christmas.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MMCMME on 19 December 2016, 12:03:00 pm
Blew the cobwebs off her this morning  :) really REALLY need heated grips after xmas though  :o

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazerider on 21 December 2016, 01:46:32 pm
Dropped it. :wall
Parking up after arriving at work, thought the bike was on the sidestand ok, as I started to swing my leg off I somehow nudged the bike forward enough for the stand to flip up.
Fortunately the little Honda I was next to stayed upright as I got pushed against it, so things didn't turn into an expensive game of dominos.
I couldn't pick the thing up though, thanks to a full tank, general weediness and the other bike being in the way so had to get a passing builder to give a hand.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 21 December 2016, 05:12:19 pm
Dropped it. :wall
Parking up after arriving at work


Ohh! Hope the bikes not damaged to much :'(

I dropped mine back in the summer on my patio, like a complete prat I had washed, polished and waxed the old girl working bare foot on the patio whilst enjoying the warm summer sunshine, I had done the complete exhaust system with Autosol  and there she stood in all her GLORY shining like the magnificent beast she is.
Went to wheel her back undercover and placed my heel on a small grit like stone (1/4"),  :eek   hurt like hell threw me off balance and the old girl got away from me, bike went over dragging me over the tank and fell against a very very large patio pot with a 'Acer Pheonix 'growing in it.
I almost cried, being an old fart I could not pick it back up, struggled in vane but let it fall again (This time only a few inches) but thought to my self that even more damage done.
Wife and daughter to the rescue,  we got the FZS back on her stand and to my absolute amazement there was a small very fine scratch on the tank about 3/4" long.
The side of the seat had saved the bike from the ravages of the large plant pot, with no other damage done. not even a scuff in the seat material.
One very happy little bunny.
That is the first and last time I put the bike on or take it off the stand bare foot. :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Graham53 on 21 December 2016, 08:10:54 pm
I did a very stupid one once, I'd never had a disc lock before ( you know where this is going ) and just got it back on the road after it was written off by a van and it was mint everything was polished and shiny and lovely , anyway pulled up outside a shop got off put the lock on , came out and forgot about the lock clunked her into gear and the next thing I'm on my side with the bike on me , and like fazerider a workman had to help get the bike off me .... I was soooooo embarrassed ,good job I had a lid on cos it hid my face, scuffed up all the new side casing I'd just fitted well gutted  :'(  I swore I'd never do it again , then went bsb a few years ago with some chums and leaving the car park they whizzed off and me in my haste to keep up forgot it again , luckily it was on grass and the front locked and skidded to save my pride and arse. Got one of those elasticated reminder thingys now  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mtread on 21 December 2016, 11:12:18 pm
Mine rolled forward off the side stand on my sloping drive once,  and knocked my Triumph off its side stand. So I had two bikes to pick up. Strangely enough I now always leave both bikes in gear
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazerider on 22 December 2016, 12:20:59 am

Cheers guys, it's always good to hear other's similar mishaps when you're kicking yourself for a moment's stupidity.


Probably the dumbest one I ever did was thinking I could wheel the bike backwards at an angle down a kerb. Of course, once the rear tyre started edging over the side the weight of the bike was pulling away from me and it toppled into the road catapulting me over it. :o


At least this time there wasn't any noticeable damage, just half a cupful of fuel lost from the carb and tank overflows.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 22 December 2016, 12:43:24 am
My funniest one was about 3 months after I got my FZS600 I pull up at a road junction on a slope to turn right and there was this very fit looking jogger running towards me on the main road. So being a gent I waved her passed and happened to turn my head in her direction just as she had gone by, nothing to do with checking out her cute little butt in those very tight black leggings, handle bars turned to the right on a slope me craning my head to the left and over I went with an almighty crash.  :'(
I got flicked over the bike and the girl came running back and helped me up, she probably thought to herself as I had been the perfect gentleman and let her by the least she could do was to help this chap in distress.
Little did she know my reasons for my gentlemanly behaviour.  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Kenbob on 22 December 2016, 05:20:54 pm
Quick blast to here this afternoon for. Some  crimbo pressies.
The fazer performed flawlessly.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 22 December 2016, 05:50:14 pm
I don't think anyone can beet this one.
Pulled up at a bike park in town directly outside an insurance brokers and all the girls looking out of the window at me, took my time turned engine off and still sitting on the bike leaned it over onto the side stand THAT I HAD NOT PUT DOWN !, and over me and the bike went. Exactly like this
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63rcdLeXiU8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63rcdLeXiU8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 22 December 2016, 07:16:21 pm
I don't think anyone can beet this one.
Pulled up at a bike park in town directly outside an insurance brokers and all the girls looking out of the window at me, took my time turned engine off and still sitting on the bike leaned it over onto the side stand THAT I HAD NOT PUT DOWN !, and over me and the bike went. Exactly like this
 [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63rcdLeXiU8[/url] ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63rcdLeXiU8[/url])



You plonker Rodney.  :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazer74 on 01 January 2017, 02:26:50 pm
just wondering if anybody can tell me if bar ends for 2004 fazer 600 will fit 2003 fazer 600
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 01 January 2017, 10:50:07 pm
Don't know for certain but my guess would be yes.

2004 must be the FZ6 bars going onto a 2003 FZS 600.


I believe that Renthal bars are slightly different inside Dia and it causes slight problems with using the Original bar end weights.
Have you bent or damaged your 03 bars?


The Renthal route seems to be the way to go, not that I have travelled that path, but, from what I hear that is possibly the favoured the route to go, especially if you are in the position of having to replace them for some reason.


The other thing I heard about Renthal bars is that they are slightly wider than the standard bars, so that needs to be remembered when tight filtering.
As I said all above is only what I have heard as I have no personal knowledge of it.


Have a Great New Year :thumbup 
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Post by: Red Ceri on 03 January 2017, 01:24:20 am
Did a ROSPA test today in Suffolk, freezing cold and pissed off that I only just missed getting a gold when I missed a poorly maintained and sighted start to a 40 limit :o
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Post by: darrsi on 03 January 2017, 06:49:48 am
Don't know for certain but my guess would be yes.

2004 must be the FZ6 bars going onto a 2003 FZS 600.


I believe that Renthal bars are slightly different inside Dia and it causes slight problems with using the Original bar end weights.
Have you bent or damaged your 03 bars?


The Renthal route seems to be the way to go, not that I have travelled that path, but, from what I hear that is possibly the favoured the route to go, especially if you are in the position of having to replace them for some reason.


The other thing I heard about Renthal bars is that they are slightly wider than the standard bars, so that needs to be remembered when tight filtering.
As I said all above is only what I have heard as I have no personal knowledge of it.


Have a Great New Year :thumbup 



No point in guessing.
There's already a thread on this in the 600 section, and after i had a look at both the FZS and FZ6 bar ends i noticed that they look very different, if they are to be fitted to standard bars, which we don't even know that either?

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Post by: darrsi on 03 January 2017, 07:23:14 am
Minus 2 outside where i am right now.
Off to work we go.  :groan
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Post by: robbo on 03 January 2017, 08:31:13 am
Good luck with the weather darrsi. It's Bank Holiday Tuesday for us old'uns :lol .
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Post by: tommyardin on 03 January 2017, 08:47:36 am
Not forgetting Weds,Thurs and Fri. Then the weekend. Surely can't be Monday again. Ohhh here we go Bank Holiday January then Bank Holiday February. So glad I don't have to go out until it has warmed up, apart from go out the heated bike shed. But before that another coffee I think.  :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 03 January 2017, 09:51:07 am
Don't know for certain but my guess would be yes.

2004 must be the FZ6 bars going onto a 2003 FZS 600.


I believe that Renthal bars are slightly different inside Dia and it causes slight problems with using the Original bar end weights.
Have you bent or damaged your 03 bars?


The Renthal route seems to be the way to go, not that I have travelled that path, but, from what I hear that is possibly the favoured the route to go, especially if you are in the position of having to replace them for some reason.


The other thing I heard about Renthal bars is that they are slightly wider than the standard bars, so that needs to be remembered when tight filtering.
As I said all above is only what I have heard as I have no personal knowledge of it.


Have a Great New Year :thumbup 



No point in guessing.
There's already a thread on this in the 600 section, and after i had a look at both the FZS and FZ6 bar ends i noticed that they look very different, if they are to be fitted to standard bars, which we don't even know that either?


Your quite right again Darrsi, it must be brilliant being you. :lol
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 03 January 2017, 09:54:54 am
Well it's a good job you old guys are staying indoors, We've all got places to be anyway 😂😂😉
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Post by: robbo on 03 January 2017, 11:39:48 am
I get the "hat pipe glasses slippers" stereotype,but that don't apply here.Got a busy day today.Just finishing off a fork overhaul on my old speed triple, then it'll be out on the mountain bike for an hour or so, bit of tea and then a 3 mile walk to football to hopefully see my team rack up 3 points for a change,then walk back home punctuated by a few pints on the way. It's tough being old, but just grin and bear it. :lol
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Post by: tommyardin on 03 January 2017, 01:48:19 pm

I get the "hat pipe glasses slippers" stereotype,but that don't apply here.Got a busy day today.Just finishing off a fork overhaul on my old speed triple, then it'll be out on the mountain bike for an hour or so, bit of tea and then a 3 mile walk to football to hopefully see my team rack up 3 points for a change,then walk back home punctuated by a few pints on the way. It's tough being old, but just grin and bear it. :lol



Here! here! Robbo.


Same as that, I seem to be just as busy now as I was when I was laying bricks on site.
I retired at 68 years of age only because I had damaged my wright wrist and could long longer lay bricks.

I did a lot of fishing, bike and sports car driving for about 4 months after retiring then decided that I needed to put something back into the system rather than just take out (Private pensions, plus the coffin dodgers pension) I know I paid into these schemes for a long time, but, for ones own feelings and well-being I felt I needed to contribute something.

I now drive for a charity I do 4 runs per week for them, mostly to a local hospital 42 mile round trip, but sometimes further-afield Southampton or Frimley Park, they have been my longest yet about 70 miles round trips, I have been doing this for almost 2 years now, it gives me a huge buzz and I have met some of the sweetest people.

Most of my passengers are ladies in their 80's, 90's and one who reached 100 just 5 weeks ago, most are widows with married children that have moved away so they rely on Voluntary drivers to take them to and from health visits, hospitals, doctors, dentists and the like.

I have also recently started supporting a young lad with Autism a couple of hours a week, he a great kid and we play board games that are educational, spelling, adding and recording scores and the like, he loves his games console, but I keep that limited to the last 15 minutes of my visits.
The idea of my visits is that it gives just a short while (couple of hours) for his mum to spend time with her little girl (18 month old) without having to field and occupy the older boy. But with saying that it isn't a chore in fact it is very rewarding.

I would recommend anyone, if you have the time to think about voluntary driving.
I kept my Vauxhall Combo van after retiring and use that for all my voluntary runs, it is just a slight bit higher than most saloons so its a bit easier for my old ducks to get into, plus walking frames and push along wheel chairs just go in the back which is completely separated with a bulkhead, I will post a picture of my van bulkhead, thank you daughter.   

Now I'm going in the shed to look at my Fazer, just to get back on topic, might even change about 200 ml of my fork oil for a heaver weight to help slow down the rebound just a tad. In fact I will change it.


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Post by: Skippernick on 03 January 2017, 05:13:38 pm
Its a very white bulk head.  :lol
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Post by: tommyardin on 03 January 2017, 05:29:55 pm
Oops! maybe the pic did not show
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Post by: unfazed on 04 January 2017, 06:42:44 pm
Do you take the seats out of the car and use them in the house, :eek miserable git :pokefun
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 05 January 2017, 04:50:55 pm
Stripped and serviced my front brakes, flushed new brake fluid through then cleaned all the engine/pipes/lower parts with wd40, came up lovely.

Did run into 1 odd problem though in the form or brake fluid level. I never realised until today that the angle of my bars is so severe, and with that my fluid reservoir is at a very sharp incline. I have to turn my bars all the way to the right and even then it spills out of one side while being nearly empty on the other. The main problem being when I try and fill my fluid reservoir up I have no way of telling where the level should be 🤔🤔
In the end I had to sit on it then just fill the reservoir up halfway and hope for the best haha
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Post by: Grahamm on 07 January 2017, 11:58:50 am
I just want to give a big thumps up to Russ Tyres (http://www.russmotorcycletyres.co.uk/) in Portsmouth.

A little while ago he plugged a hole in my front tyre (caused by a bolt that was stuck in it) for a very reasonable £25 RIRO.

Subsequently, however, it seemed to have picked up a slow leak, losing maybe 1 psi a day and when I popped back, after a quick check with some spray, it appeared that the valve was leaking, so he put in a new core.

Unfortunately, even after that, the tyre was still losing pressure, so I went back again and this time he took the wheel and tyre off and found that the 90 degree valve that he'd put on there for me about 8 years ago had corroded and the air was actually leaking out from the base of the valve.

So he put a new one in, popped the tyre back on and now it's sorted.

"How much do I owe you?" I asked.

"No charge" he said!

Great bloke, great service and I'll definitely be going back there in a few months when I need to replace my T30 rear :thumbup

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Post by: fatbloke62 on 07 January 2017, 03:52:11 pm
For the first time in more years I care to remember I binned the 1000 on my way to work this morning :'(
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Post by: slappy on 07 January 2017, 04:22:33 pm
For the first time in more years I care to remember I binned the 1000 on my way to work this morning :'(


Thats not good,  how are you and the bike?  Hopefully both of you just suffered minor damage.
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Post by: Graham53 on 07 January 2017, 04:37:55 pm
For the first time in more years I care to remember I binned the 1000 on my way to work this morning :'(


Thats not good,  how are you and the bike?  Hopefully both of you just suffered minor damage.
Looking through the for sale and wanted section I think he's ok but the bikes a bit poorly as he's put up a post there looking for some parts that include handlebars and side casing if anyone's got any bits to help him out
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Post by: fatbloke62 on 07 January 2017, 05:03:28 pm
Thanks , the shoulder came out but when I stood up and  moved it went back in xray confirmed no break just soft tissue damage still feels like I've had a good hiding though ,Its shit getting old you don't bounce like you did when you where younger
and I still can't work out why it let go I've gone round that island hundreds of times in all weathers
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Post by: Graham53 on 07 January 2017, 05:45:03 pm
Sorry to hear about it mate , I know what you mean about getting old. After having a recent brush with the reaper in my car I was stiff for a week and while it's small comfort ,at least your still here to tell the tale the rest is metal and replaceable and hopefully someone here might be able to help you out, sorry that I've not got any spares for ya fella

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Post by: tommyardin on 08 January 2017, 01:11:16 am
Thanks , the shoulder came out but when I stood up and  moved it went back in xray confirmed no break just soft tissue damage still feels like I've had a good hiding though ,Its shit getting old you don't bounce like you did when you where younger
and I still can't work out why it let go I've gone round that island hundreds of times in all weathers


There is a large roundabout down on the South Coast quite close to Chichester that I have been around many many times with no problems at all. One evening a couple of years ago it had been a nice sunny day, into the roundabout as normal nothing on the roundabout just started applying a bit of power coming out and the back stepped out took me completely by surprise a mate following on his Aprillia 1K saw it kick so touched his brakes and nearly lost the front end. We pulled off the roundabout parked up and went back to check there was a thin hardly visible film of diesel over about a area of about 7 foot wide by 12 foot long. We recon it was a small spillage early in the day (big pertol station very close by) but had been spread out by the traffic through out the day, but it also looked as if the diesel had softened the tarmac. I wonder how many bikers arseoles Clintched because of that spillage. Only takes a little
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Post by: celticdog on 08 January 2017, 10:50:34 am
I've fitted new chain and sprockets to the old girl and I'm going to take her for a spin this afternoon  :)
I can't complain, almost 40k on the original chain. Unfortunately I never managed to get hold of a 12mm front sprocket nut so i'm running on the original nut.
It's defo on my to do list. . .
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Post by: tommyardin on 08 January 2017, 06:18:12 pm
Do you take the seats out of the car and use them in the house, :eek miserable git :pokefun


Steady Unfazed you nearly took my bloody eye out with that stick   :eek
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Post by: tommyardin on 13 January 2017, 03:17:39 pm
I have been playing about with the ignition switch/Key lock on my 2002-2003 FZS600 Foxeye today, the key has stated jamming/sticking in the lock recently, I have run a bit of gun oil into the lock that did not make a huge amount of difference to be honest.
So have been trying to find a supplier for a new ignition lock, there appears to be different locks for different years of the FZS600, my understanding is that the most common is the lock with two leads and two push together plastic connectors, connector 1 has 4 connectors/wires, connector 2 has 2 connectors/wires. It seems from what I have read that the 2002-2003 FZS600 Foxeyes have an extra wire than the Boxeyes, so connector 1 has 4 connectors /wires and connector 2 has 3 wires.I not convinced but I think the extra wire maybe some thing to do with the side lights (But no sure about that) I have not removed the lock from the bike as I want to keep it on the road, so I have been doing some searches on here about Ignition locks and the advice seems to be dipping the key into clean engine oil rather than putting oil into the lock and also gently pushing the key forward when turning it, this did not do anything to help mine, but I tried gently pulling the back towards the tank and  :thumbup  it works a treat, the lock turns without any snagging at all, have tried it 15 or 20 times and it just works. I will be able to source a new lock/switch now without being in a desperate rush.So a result, thanks guys for the tips. 
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Post by: fazersharp on 13 January 2017, 03:25:18 pm
Rather than oil the best thing for locks is a dry lube called graphite. One of our riders called Locksmith on here is the expert who told me that. Normal domestic locks anyway, no reason it wont work on a bike lock   
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Post by: tommyardin on 13 January 2017, 04:46:56 pm
Rather than oil the best thing for locks is a dry lube called graphite. One of our riders called Locksmith on here is the expert who told me that. Normal domestic locks anyway, no reason it wont work on a bike lock


Graphite I believe is possibly a mixture with other thingsthat a pencil lead is made. Years ago it was said that if a plug wasn't sparking very well to rub a pencil on the electrodes and it would help the situation. I would have thought that it would have been burnt off with the first bang.
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Post by: darrsi on 13 January 2017, 05:19:08 pm
I have been playing about with the ignition switch/Key lock on my 2002-2003 FZS600 Foxeye today, the key has stated jamming/sticking in the lock recently, I have run a bit of gun oil into the lock that did not make a huge amount of difference to be honest.
So have been trying to find a supplier for a new ignition lock, there appears to be different locks for different years of the FZS600, my understanding is that the most common is the lock with two leads and two push together plastic connectors, connector 1 has 4 connectors/wires, connector 2 has 2 connectors/wires. It seems from what I have read that the 2002-2003 FZS600 Foxeyes have an extra wire than the Boxeyes, so connector 1 has 4 connectors /wires and connector 2 has 3 wires.I not convinced but I think the extra wire maybe some thing to do with the side lights (But no sure about that) I have not removed the lock from the bike as I want to keep it on the road, so I have been doing some searches on here about Ignition locks and the advice seems to be dipping the key into clean engine oil rather than putting oil into the lock and also gently pushing the key forward when turning it, this did not do anything to help mine, but I tried gently pulling the back towards the tank and  :thumbup  it works a treat, the lock turns without any snagging at all, have tried it 15 or 20 times and it just works. I will be able to source a new lock/switch now without being in a desperate rush.So a result, thanks guys for the tips. 


Yeah, I was about to suggest just turning the steering a few mm to the left and it does take the strain off the key in the lock, it's what I have to do with mine too.
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 13 January 2017, 05:51:09 pm
Rather than oil the best thing for locks is a dry lube called graphite. One of our riders called Locksmith on here is the expert who told me that. Normal domestic locks anyway, no reason it wont work on a bike lock

Yeah graphite lock spray is amazing. I had the same problem as Tommy on my old thundercat and a quick squirt of graphite spray solved it instantly. Then used to have to use it about once a month or after a washing it.
Think it only cost about £4 too
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Post by: fazersharp on 13 January 2017, 05:59:34 pm
Rather than oil the best thing for locks is a dry lube called graphite. One of our riders called Locksmith on here is the expert who told me that. Normal domestic locks anyway, no reason it wont work on a bike lock


Yeah graphite lock spray is amazing. I had the same problem as Tommy on my old thundercat and a quick squirt of graphite spray solved it instantly. Then used to have to use it about once a month or after a washing it.
Think it only cost about £4 too

The word "spray" -- more like a puff as it is a dust like product, unless you have something else. I got this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Graphite-Powder-Lock-Lubricant-Cylinder-Car-Padlock-/132040947937?hash=item1ebe40f8e1:g:yAMAAOSw-jhUAHmq (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Graphite-Powder-Lock-Lubricant-Cylinder-Car-Padlock-/132040947937?hash=item1ebe40f8e1:g:yAMAAOSw-jhUAHmq)
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Post by: tommyardin on 13 January 2017, 06:09:27 pm
Rather than oil the best thing for locks is a dry lube called graphite. One of our riders called Locksmith on here is the expert who told me that. Normal domestic locks anyway, no reason it wont work on a bike lock


Yeah graphite lock spray is amazing. I had the same problem as Tommy on my old thundercat and a quick squirt of graphite spray solved it instantly. Then used to have to use it about once a month or after a washing it.
Think it only cost about £4 too

The word "spray" -- more like a puff as it is a dust like product, unless you have something else. I got this [url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Graphite-Powder-Lock-Lubricant-Cylinder-Car-Padlock-/132040947937?hash=item1ebe40f8e1:g:yAMAAOSw-jhUAHmq[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Graphite-Powder-Lock-Lubricant-Cylinder-Car-Padlock-/132040947937?hash=item1ebe40f8e1:g:yAMAAOSw-jhUAHmq[/url])



That is the exact one that I just purchased on evilBay Sharpie, I will wait until the powder is delivered and I will try to was the oil out with copious amounts of WD40 and leave it for a while before puff dusting the lock with the graphite dust. I believe that WD dries out a a reasonably fast rate, but maybe I should do it now give it more time to dry up. :thumbup
Cheers for the tip Darrsi I will try that as well
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 13 January 2017, 06:16:28 pm
Rather than oil the best thing for locks is a dry lube called graphite. One of our riders called Locksmith on here is the expert who told me that. Normal domestic locks anyway, no reason it wont work on a bike lock


Yeah graphite lock spray is amazing. I had the same problem as Tommy on my old thundercat and a quick squirt of graphite spray solved it instantly. Then used to have to use it about once a month or after a washing it.
Think it only cost about £4 too

The word "spray" -- more like a puff as it is a dust like product, unless you have something else. I got this [url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Graphite-Powder-Lock-Lubricant-Cylinder-Car-Padlock-/132040947937?hash=item1ebe40f8e1:g:yAMAAOSw-jhUAHmq[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Graphite-Powder-Lock-Lubricant-Cylinder-Car-Padlock-/132040947937?hash=item1ebe40f8e1:g:yAMAAOSw-jhUAHmq[/url])


Yeah mine was in a small aerosol can. Was more of a puff than a wet spray but was pretty much the same stuff as you guys bought
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Post by: fazersharp on 13 January 2017, 06:18:37 pm
Rather than oil the best thing for locks is a dry lube called graphite. One of our riders called Locksmith on here is the expert who told me that. Normal domestic locks anyway, no reason it wont work on a bike lock


Yeah graphite lock spray is amazing. I had the same problem as Tommy on my old thundercat and a quick squirt of graphite spray solved it instantly. Then used to have to use it about once a month or after a washing it.
Think it only cost about £4 too

The word "spray" -- more like a puff as it is a dust like product, unless you have something else. I got this [url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Graphite-Powder-Lock-Lubricant-Cylinder-Car-Padlock-/132040947937?hash=item1ebe40f8e1:g:yAMAAOSw-jhUAHmq[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Graphite-Powder-Lock-Lubricant-Cylinder-Car-Padlock-/132040947937?hash=item1ebe40f8e1:g:yAMAAOSw-jhUAHmq[/url])



That is the exact one that I just purchased on evilBay Sharpie, I will wait until the powder is delivered and I will try to was the oil out with copious amounts of WD40 and leave it for a while before puff dusting the lock with the graphite dust. I believe that WD dries out a a reasonably fast rate, but maybe I should do it now give it more time to dry up. :thumbup
Cheers for the tip Darrsi I will try that as well

I wouldnt add it to anything else in there or you will end up with a thick porrage.
Maybe some contact cleaner which will readily evaporate ?   
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Post by: Fazer99 on 13 January 2017, 06:22:46 pm
I've fitted new chain and sprockets to the old girl and I'm going to take her for a spin this afternoon  :)
I can't complain, almost 40k on the original chain. Unfortunately I never managed to get hold of a 12mm front sprocket nut so i'm running on the original nut.
It's defo on my to do list. . .



Just done my chain & sprockets and with the 12mm nut. I got the nut from wemoto.com http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/yamaha/fzs_600_fazer/98-99/picture/sprocket_front_retaining_nut_kit_oem/ (http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/yamaha/fzs_600_fazer/98-99/picture/sprocket_front_retaining_nut_kit_oem/) it takes a few days as they state that it's not a stock item and they have to order it in but I ordered it on the Saturday it was processed on the Monday morning and delivered Wednesday.
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Post by: tommyardin on 13 January 2017, 09:08:56 pm
Just used half a 250ml can of WD40 to wash the Ignition Key/Switch out (I put a lot of gun oil in there earlier today) I pushed the thin applicator pipe right down into the switch and wigged it up and as spraying and it washed load of muck and scummy stuff out of the bottom on the switch barrel I wedged about 12 folded sheets of kitchen roll under the switch on top of the lower headlamp mounting bracket and the tissue was soaked in really dirty slimy WD40, I kept doing it untill the WD came out clean.


I will pop into Maplins tomorrow and pick up a can of spray electrical switch cleaner and give it a really good clean out with that also, hopefully by next Wednesday my graphite lube will have arrived so the i can apply that and hopefully all will be well.


But as said in an earlier post into this forum, once the key is fully in the lock just gently pulling backwards towards the fuel tank made the key turn really easy without any snagging what-so-ever.
So I'm guessing that both the lock and key are probably worn, but I think this work around will do while I find source for the 7 wire ignition switch, although they seem as rare as rocking horse poo.
Think I removed the tissues to soon WD now dripping off my fender extender, but at least its clean. :lol
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Post by: fazersharp on 13 January 2017, 09:20:36 pm
Sounds like a good thorough job, dont over puff the graphite in you will be surprised how little you need to make a big difference
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Post by: tommyardin on 13 January 2017, 10:58:01 pm
 :thumbup  Cheers Sharpie  :rolleyes  You Racing Snake You  :lol         
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Post by: lew600fazer on 14 January 2017, 12:28:06 am

Rather than oil the best thing for locks is a dry lube called graphite. One of our riders called Locksmith on here is the expert who told me that. Normal domestic locks anyway, no reason it wont work on a bike lock
The trouble with dry lube(graphite) is it leaves a residue and the more you apply the more it will build up.
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Post by: slappy on 14 January 2017, 01:35:45 pm

Rather than oil the best thing for locks is a dry lube called graphite. One of our riders called Locksmith on here is the expert who told me that. Normal domestic locks anyway, no reason it wont work on a bike lock
The trouble with dry lube(graphite) is it leaves a residue and the more you apply the more it will build up.


Thats what I have always thought, I just use 3 in 1 oil.
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Post by: tommyardin on 15 January 2017, 04:55:37 pm
Here is an addition to my earlier post about my Ignition Lock/Switch.


I found that pulling slightly backwards towards the fuel tank really eased the situation of the key snagging in the lock that was stopping it turning. IE: I could not switch the ignition on/off, or, take the steering lock off/off.


Well today mooching about in my man cave I found the very old spare ignition key that I was given when I purchased the bike 4 years ago, this key has never ever managed to unlock the steering lock ever since I had the FZS.
I tried it today using the method above, slight pressure towards the fuel tank and 'BINGO' it works every time although I can see that the key is really worn lots of brass colour showing through the original sliver colour, and, comparing it to my current key it looks really worn, but it works faultlessly, so I have an extra spare now for emergency emergencies.
 :lol     
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Post by: fazersharp on 15 January 2017, 08:43:34 pm
I have always if having two keys alternately used them so everything wears the same.
I wonder if pulling towards the tank and getting better results has something to do with having to reach over the bars to turn the ignition which means that you are always turning the key from a set point and to pull to the tank is not the normal strain direction
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Post by: celticdog on 16 January 2017, 11:58:14 pm
Here is an addition to my earlier post about my Ignition Lock/Switch.


I found that pulling slightly backwards towards the fuel tank really eased the situation of the key snagging in the lock that was stopping it turning. IE: I could not switch the ignition on/off, or, take the steering lock off/off.


Well today mooching about in my man cave I found the very old spare ignition key that I was given when I purchased the bike 4 years ago, this key has never ever managed to unlock the steering lock ever since I had the FZS.
I tried it today using the method above, slight pressure towards the fuel tank and 'BINGO' it works every time although I can see that the key is really worn lots of brass colour showing through the original sliver colour, and, comparing it to my current key it looks really worn, but it works faultlessly, so I have an extra spare now for emergency emergencies.
 :lol     
I have always if having two keys alternately used them so everything wears the same.
I wonder if pulling towards the tank and getting better results has something to do with having to reach over the bars to turn the ignition which means that you are always turning the key from a set point and to pull to the tank is not the normal strain direction



I've the same problem with my key but for me it's best to push the key slightly forwards towards the clocks that does the trick  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 17 January 2017, 10:55:49 am
With regard to the two above posts:
I think by applying the opposite direction of the normal unlocking pressure/direction seems to work,
I know when I reach forward to turn the key, forward is my pressure direction and I guess that is the way the lock and key wear, by pulling the key gently back towards the tank whilst turning it seems to have given the key/lock a new lease of life.
I guess its the exact opposite for others, perhaps their natural pressure direction is to pull the key slightly back when turning it so that is the way their system wears.


Anyway it's a result and long may it continue.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 17 January 2017, 11:02:33 am
I have always if having two keys alternately used them so everything wears the same.
I wonder if pulling towards the tank and getting better results has something to do with having to reach over the bars to turn the ignition which means that you are always turning the key from a set point and to pull to the tank is not the normal strain direction


Yeah Sharpie, I have two good keys, so I think I will do exactly that and use alternate keys to spread the wear out between them, but, what I will do is get another cut from the best of the two first so I have a pretty much original as a pattern for the future. :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 17 January 2017, 11:34:51 am
Actually checked my tyre pressure for the first time since November (I know, I know, check them every week) and found to my amazement that I have been running with only 35psi in the rear and 28psi in the front 😲😲😲
So now they are back to 42/36 and the bike actually handles again haha
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 17 January 2017, 12:09:24 pm
If you do it often you can actually get an idea by "feeling" them which is far quicker than fafing on your hands and knees fiddling with a gauge whilst also letting half the air out and loosing the dust cap. Im not saying you can tell the pressure but you can feel if it seems low.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dinger1962 on 17 January 2017, 01:34:46 pm
took bike for service today got call saying plug sheared off in head :\  might be cheaper to buy engine than to repair??
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 17 January 2017, 02:07:02 pm
took bike for service today got call saying plug sheared off in head :\  might be cheaper to buy engine than to repair??


So the garage sheared the plug off and say it would be cheaper to get a new lump? WTF don't they have any responsibility for shearing it off. :foc


If you went to the dentist and he broke a tooth while working on your gob he would be responsible for it.



So are your saying that it is down to you because they focced up your bike.


I would be all over them like a rash if they did that to me  :grumble   


saying plug sheared off in head my arse, they sheared it off. It is just that sort of terminology pisses me off, saying the plug sheared off in the head, they fucked up, if in any doubt about something like that, you can feel if something is really really tight, back away from it and give it a moments thought or maybe a squirt of plus gas or release agent.

Good luck with that mate, but I would fight them all the way on that one.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 17 January 2017, 02:18:11 pm
Here's another thought I wonder if the bastards used a windy gun on it?


I feel cross about that and it not even my bike FFS
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazer99 on 17 January 2017, 02:55:21 pm
took bike for service today got call saying plug sheared off in head :\  might be cheaper to buy engine than to repair??


So the garage sheared the plug off and say it would be cheaper to get a new lump? WTF don't they have any responsibility for shearing it off. :foc


If you went to the dentist and he broke a tooth while working on your gob he would be responsible for it.



So are your saying that it is down to you because they focced up your bike.


I would be all over them like a rash if they did that to me  :grumble   


saying plug sheared off in head my arse, they sheared it off. It is just that sort of terminology pisses me off, saying the plug sheared off in the head, they fucked up, if in any doubt about something like that, you can feel if something is really really tight, back away from it and give it a moments thought or maybe a squirt of plus gas or release agent.

Good luck with that mate, but I would fight them all the way on that one.

My thoughts exactly tommyardin, they Fucked it they Fix it. Complete Assholes!

Here's another thought I wonder if the bastards used a windy gun on it?


I feel cross about that and it not even my bike FFS

Thinking about it 'how the fuck can you shear a plug' unless like you say they used a windy gun and had it on full wack and in the wrong direcion.

Do all the tools in that garage have 'righty tighty, lefty lucy' on them and the tool they happened to use have it rubbed off causing them to guess the direction  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 17 January 2017, 04:45:20 pm
Just order these Bad Boys off EvilBay.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281751005677?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281751005677?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)


A quick trim of the HT leads to get back to virgin lead and Jobs-a-Gudun.


 :guitar I hope




See above post IE: The NGK plug leads that I purchased on evilBay,  Don't Buy them, [/size]mine were delivered today and although they are really good quality the body length is not long enough to reach over the camshaft covers, so no good to the Fazer FZS600. See picture.Back to the drawing board.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Freck on 17 January 2017, 06:54:35 pm
took bike for service today got call saying plug sheared off in head :\  might be cheaper to buy engine than to repair??
It shouldn't be cheaper to replace than repair it, and it shouldn't be costing you anything!
As Tommy, and others have said, I'd be insisting that they fix it seeing as they broke it, cheeky sods!  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: celticdog on 17 January 2017, 07:04:17 pm
took bike for service today got call saying plug sheared off in head :\  might be cheaper to buy engine than to repair??
It shouldn't be cheaper to replace than repair it, and it shouldn't be costing you anything!
As Tommy, and others have said, I'd be insisting that they fix it seeing as they broke it, cheeky sods!  :rolleyes


I'm with everyone else on this, they're trying to shaft you good style Dinger.


Can you name and shame this outfit on the forum for us please?


Sometimes a good online public Sherricking is the only way to get satisfaction out of a business.

Title: Re: Sheared plug
Post by: Dinger1962 on 17 January 2017, 07:48:07 pm
Hi fellas thanks for your input i feel i should explain a little clearer--here goes i bought the bike in the autumn fairly cheap as it was advertised spares or repair due to misfire--finally got round to having a look at bike couple of weeks ago fired it up ran great no missfire took out for a quick blast great but missfire returned--left for couple of days same again-as we havin mild winter i decided totake it to garage let them diagnose problem and repair-rode bike there explained fault asked for service while it was there just then missfire started --left it with them half hour later got call to say no 2 plug sheared in head--they said would be expensive fix -i was gutted cos when it went it went well-anyhow they didnt charge me-- i cant prove they broke  plug as it looks like it been like that for a while and as i had never checked them previously myself no argument was forthcoming as they are usually prety good but was suprised at estimate for repair--so- collected bike and trailered down to a smaller biker friendly workshop who checked out job and if he can get clear acces to offending plug remains he should be able to remove it --tomorrow ill remove tank and harness junction box and wiring hopefully that will be enough to allow access--am i just living in hope --has anyone any experience can it be done or not ??
Title: Re: Sheared plug
Post by: Freck on 17 January 2017, 10:53:42 pm
Hi fellas thanks for your input i feel i should explain a little clearer--here goes i bought the bike in the autumn fairly cheap as it was advertised spares or repair due to misfire--finally got round to having a look at bike couple of weeks ago fired it up ran great no missfire took out for a quick blast great but missfire returned--left for couple of days same again-as we havin mild winter i decided totake it to garage let them diagnose problem and repair-rode bike there explained fault asked for service while it was there just then missfire started --left it with them half hour later got call to say no 2 plug sheared in head--they said would be expensive fix -i was gutted cos when it went it went well-anyhow they didnt charge me-- i cant prove they broke  plug as it looks like it been like that for a while and as i had never checked them previously myself no argument was forthcoming as they are usually prety good but was suprised at estimate for repair--so- collected bike and trailered down to a smaller biker friendly workshop who checked out job and if he can get clear acces to offending plug remains he should be able to remove it --tomorrow ill remove tank and harness junction box and wiring hopefully that will be enough to allow access--am i just living in hope --has anyone any experience can it be done or not ??


Ah, so a little more info now  :lol
You bought the bike cheap with a misfire and the garage have had a look for you and found you've bought a lemon  :lol
Well, pretty much anything is repairable so I wouldn't worry too much. Hopefully you won't lose out too much. I've seen cylinder heads on eBay  :)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dave48 on 18 January 2017, 07:31:50 am
If they can remove the cylinder head then it should be possible to remove the remains of the old plug. if threads damaged then a Helicoil insert would be cheaper than replacement head. Tip: Always put a little copper grease on threads of new plugs & DONT overtighten! Good luck!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 18 January 2017, 09:55:00 am
I'm with Dave 48 on that one. That's the way to go head off to drill and helicoil,that is if the thread is knackered and the plug base can not be got out with a large stud remover
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dinger1962 on 18 January 2017, 02:33:33 pm
Thanks for all replies and advice will figure it out one way or another cheers--stu
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Graham53 on 18 January 2017, 05:34:19 pm
My eargerly anticipated carbon parts arrive from gb moto today. The weather was sunny so I decided to fit them ( airbox cover , seat side panels , radiator trims and fairing in fills )
Got the air box covers on ( just ) despite holes being a gnats cock off but then went on to the seat side panels and bloody things won't fit:'(
So 20 minutes worth of swearing and scratching my head wondering if it was me I gave up and sent a mr angry email. I could get the dremel out but don't see why I should.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ogri48 on 18 January 2017, 07:27:36 pm
I got home early so washed me bike. Last time I washed it was weekend, took three days of commuting in the misty/foggy/ rainy/ tractory Forest of Dean to put about half a tater field of muck onnit....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 18 January 2017, 08:15:10 pm
My eargerly anticipated carbon parts arrive from gb moto today. The weather was sunny so I decided to fit them ( airbox cover , seat side panels , radiator trims and fairing in fills )
Got the air box covers on ( just ) despite holes being a gnats cock off but then went on to the seat side panels and bloody things won't fit:'(
So 20 minutes worth of swearing and scratching my head wondering if it was me I gave up and sent a mr angry email. I could get the dremel out but don't see why I should.


In the second picture (Make that third) it looks like the hole has not been drilled in the centre of the recesses, if they had of been it looks like they would have lined up.  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 18 January 2017, 08:21:06 pm
I got home early so washed me bike. Last time I washed it was weekend, took three days of commuting in the misty/foggy/ rainy/ tractory Forest of Dean to put about half a tater field of muck onnit....


Anyway Ogri stop foccing about washing that bike and get that building work finished.
I'm guessing its not an extension to the house as the internal walls looks like they have been built with concrete blocks rather than thermal ones. So guessing its an out building of some sort, would make a lovely garage, cavity wall. It needs lots of insulation much better than that container.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Graham53 on 18 January 2017, 08:32:25 pm
My eargerly anticipated carbon parts arrive from gb moto today. The weather was sunny so I decided to fit them ( airbox cover , seat side panels , radiator trims and fairing in fills )
Got the air box covers on ( just ) despite holes being a gnats cock off but then went on to the seat side panels and bloody things won't fit:'(
So 20 minutes worth of swearing and scratching my head wondering if it was me I gave up and sent a mr angry email. I could get the dremel out but don't see why I should.


In the second picture (Make that third) it looks like the hole has not been drilled in the centre of the recesses, if they had of been it looks like they would have lined up.  :'(
I think I've got it sorted now tommy , ( hopefully ) spoke to gb moto and they've said that it's that the holes haven't been drilled out correctly and if I drill them then they'll fit which I'd worked out but I didn't want to do in case I focced em but they've said if I break em while doing it they'll replace em ,so now I've got an excuse to use the dremel the mrs got me for chrimbo  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 18 January 2017, 08:35:13 pm
My eargerly anticipated carbon parts arrive from gb moto today. The weather was sunny so I decided to fit them ( airbox cover , seat side panels , radiator trims and fairing in fills )
Got the air box covers on ( just ) despite holes being a gnats cock off but then went on to the seat side panels and bloody things won't fit:'(
So 20 minutes worth of swearing and scratching my head wondering if it was me I gave up and sent a mr angry email. I could get the dremel out but don't see why I should.


thats a balls wouldnt have been that hard for them to get right ffs,,how did the infill panels fit ?
prob sorry you just didnt get them dipped or wrapped now ,,dremels is the way to go id say

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Graham53 on 18 January 2017, 08:43:09 pm
The in fill panels arrive tomorrow so fingers crossed , after speaking to them they've told me they've never had anyone contact them to say they didn't fit so I'm hopeful, I was going to get dipped but won a few quid on a competition from more than insurance and the New York lottery so thought I'd go for the carbon. Slightly regretting it but hopefully once they're all on I'll be pleased
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 18 January 2017, 11:20:40 pm
My eargerly anticipated carbon parts arrive from gb moto today. The weather was sunny so I decided to fit them ( airbox cover , seat side panels , radiator trims and fairing in fills )
Got the air box covers on ( just ) despite holes being a gnats cock off but then went on to the seat side panels and bloody things won't fit:'(
So 20 minutes worth of swearing and scratching my head wondering if it was me I gave up and sent a mr angry email. I could get the dremel out but don't see why I should.


In the second picture (Make that third) it looks like the hole has not been drilled in the centre of the recesses, if they had of been it looks like they would have lined up.  :'(
I think I've got it sorted now tommy , ( hopefully ) spoke to gb moto and they've said that it's that the holes haven't been drilled out correctly and if I drill them then they'll fit which I'd worked out but I didn't want to do in case I focced em but they've said if I break em while doing it they'll replace em ,so now I've got an excuse to use the dremel the mrs got me for chrimbo  :D


Try using it on the Mrs first :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 18 January 2017, 11:35:29 pm
My eargerly anticipated carbon parts arrive from gb moto today. The weather was sunny so I decided to fit them ( airbox cover , seat side panels , radiator trims and fairing in fills )
Got the air box covers on ( just ) despite holes being a gnats cock off but then went on to the seat side panels and bloody things won't fit:'(
So 20 minutes worth of swearing and scratching my head wondering if it was me I gave up and sent a mr angry email. I could get the dremel out but don't see why I should.


In the second picture (Make that third) it looks like the hole has not been drilled in the centre of the recesses, if they had of been it looks like they would have lined up.  :'(
I think I've got it sorted now tommy , ( hopefully ) spoke to gb moto and they've said that it's that the holes haven't been drilled out correctly and if I drill them then they'll fit which I'd worked out but I didn't want to do in case I focced em but they've said if I break em while doing it they'll replace em ,so now I've got an excuse to use the dremel the mrs got me for chrimbo  :D


Try using it on the Mrs first :eek

Bludy hell Tommy, I know Dremels are marketed as a multi tool but I've got to say I've never seen THAT attachment before 😲😂
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 18 January 2017, 11:36:38 pm
Wheeling the bike out of the shed today, the right foot-peg got pushed against the door frame, but instead of just folding back neatly like it's supposed to do, the bloody thing sheared off!  :thumbdown

It meant I had to ride with my heel propped up on the back of the brake lever which wasn't exactly comfortable.

I've just ordered a replacement set from MCW which, fortunately are only about £7, so hopefully they'll get here before I need to ride again.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Graham53 on 18 January 2017, 11:46:12 pm
My eargerly anticipated carbon parts arrive from gb moto today. The weather was sunny so I decided to fit them ( airbox cover , seat side panels , radiator trims and fairing in fills )
Got the air box covers on ( just ) despite holes being a gnats cock off but then went on to the seat side panels and bloody things won't fit:'(
So 20 minutes worth of swearing and scratching my head wondering if it was me I gave up and sent a mr angry email. I could get the dremel out but don't see why I should.


In the second picture (Make that third) it looks like the hole has not been drilled in the centre of the recesses, if they had of been it looks like they would have lined up.  :'(
I think I've got it sorted now tommy , ( hopefully ) spoke to gb moto and they've said that it's that the holes haven't been drilled out correctly and if I drill them then they'll fit which I'd worked out but I didn't want to do in case I focced em but they've said if I break em while doing it they'll replace em ,so now I've got an excuse to use the dremel the mrs got me for chrimbo  :D


Try using it on the Mrs first :eek
It is after all a " multitool "  :lol  although she doesn't seem very keen on it, upon suggestion her reply ended with "off "

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 19 January 2017, 07:51:30 am
My eargerly anticipated carbon parts arrive from gb moto today. The weather was sunny so I decided to fit them ( airbox cover , seat side panels , radiator trims and fairing in fills )
Got the air box covers on ( just ) despite holes being a gnats cock off but then went on to the seat side panels and bloody things won't fit:'(
So 20 minutes worth of swearing and scratching my head wondering if it was me I gave up and sent a mr angry email. I could get the dremel out but don't see why I should.


In the second picture (Make that third) it looks like the hole has not been drilled in the centre of the recesses, if they had of been it looks like they would have lined up.  :'(
I think I've got it sorted now tommy , ( hopefully ) spoke to gb moto and they've said that it's that the holes haven't been drilled out correctly and if I drill them then they'll fit which I'd worked out but I didn't want to do in case I focced em but they've said if I break em while doing it they'll replace em ,so now I've got an excuse to use the dremel the mrs got me for chrimbo  :D


Try using it on the Mrs first :eek

Bludy hell Tommy, I know Dremels are marketed as a multi tool but I've got to say I've never seen THAT attachment before 😲😂


I got one for mine its called the Dremel MINITOOL, althought the Mrs said i don't need a Dremel MINITOOL cos I already have one of my own.
Still trying to work out what she could mean. :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Graham53 on 19 January 2017, 12:43:27 pm
My eargerly anticipated carbon parts arrive from gb moto today. The weather was sunny so I decided to fit them ( airbox cover , seat side panels , radiator trims and fairing in fills )
Got the air box covers on ( just ) despite holes being a gnats cock off but then went on to the seat side panels and bloody things won't fit:'(
So 20 minutes worth of swearing and scratching my head wondering if it was me I gave up and sent a mr angry email. I could get the dremel out but don't see why I should.


In the second picture (Make that third) it looks like the hole has not been drilled in the centre of the recesses, if they had of been it looks like they would have lined up.  :'(
I think I've got it sorted now tommy , ( hopefully ) spoke to gb moto and they've said that it's that the holes haven't been drilled out correctly and if I drill them then they'll fit which I'd worked out but I didn't want to do in case I focced em but they've said if I break em while doing it they'll replace em ,so now I've got an excuse to use the dremel the mrs got me for chrimbo  :D


Try using it on the Mrs first :eek

Bludy hell Tommy, I know Dremels are marketed as a multi tool but I've got to say I've never seen THAT attachment before 😲😂


I got one for mine its called the Dremel MINITOOL, althought the Mrs said i don't need a Dremel MINITOOL cos I already have one of my own.
Still trying to work out what she could mean. :'(
Don't worry tommy its not the size of your mini tool it's what you do with it .
At least that's what I've had my mrs believing for years  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 19 January 2017, 04:41:43 pm
(http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6412.0;attach=27611;image)


I did a post earlier saying that I had ordered NGK angled plug caps for my Fazer and put a link in the post to evilBay, Don't buy these ones as they are too short in the body to reach over the camshaft covers.


Had the tank off the old girl this afternoon and removed original caps and could not see any wire done the hole that the screw in cap had made, cut about 8mm off each the four HT leads and refitted the original caps and the old girl burst into life.


Hope this will cure the very slight reluctance of number 3 pot o fire up, instantly all four down pies felt warm. Looking good.


 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 19 January 2017, 04:43:48 pm
My eargerly anticipated carbon parts arrive from gb moto today. The weather was sunny so I decided to fit them ( airbox cover , seat side panels , radiator trims and fairing in fills )
Got the air box covers on ( just ) despite holes being a gnats cock off but then went on to the seat side panels and bloody things won't fit:'(
So 20 minutes worth of swearing and scratching my head wondering if it was me I gave up and sent a mr angry email. I could get the dremel out but don't see why I should.


In the second picture (Make that third) it looks like the hole has not been drilled in the centre of the recesses, if they had of been it looks like they would have lined up.  :'(
I think I've got it sorted now tommy , ( hopefully ) spoke to gb moto and they've said that it's that the holes haven't been drilled out correctly and if I drill them then they'll fit which I'd worked out but I didn't want to do in case I focced em but they've said if I break em while doing it they'll replace em ,so now I've got an excuse to use the dremel the mrs got me for chrimbo  :D


Try using it on the Mrs first :eek

Bludy hell Tommy, I know Dremels are marketed as a multi tool but I've got to say I've never seen THAT attachment before 😲😂


I got one for mine its called the Dremel MINITOOL, althought the Mrs said i don't need a Dremel MINITOOL cos I already have one of my own.
Still trying to work out what she could mean. :'(
Don't worry tommy its not the size of your mini tool it's what you do with it .
At least that's what I've had my mrs believing for years  :D


Mines in the shed best place for it. :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ogri48 on 19 January 2017, 05:45:23 pm
I got home early so washed me bike. Last time I washed it was weekend, took three days of commuting in the misty/foggy/ rainy/ tractory Forest of Dean to put about half a tater field of muck onnit....


Anyway Ogri stop foccing about washing that bike and get that building work finished.
I'm guessing its not an extension to the house as the internal walls looks like they have been built with concrete blocks rather than thermal ones. So guessing its an out building of some sort, would make a lovely garage, cavity wall. It needs lots of insulation much better than that container.
It's a big workshop mate but I can't afford the materials to do much more onnit til spring
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Graham53 on 19 January 2017, 07:44:51 pm
What I did with my fazer today was get bloody cross and swear lots  :wall
Got the dremel out and altered the carbon seat panels to fit , job done  :woot
Feeling satisfied with myself decided to check the radiator guards fitted , so 2 out of the 3 Allen bolts undo but the last ( it's always the last ) seized solid so  plusgas , WD40, heat , nothing will shift it then my Allen key rounds off the centre of the bolt.
Cue further attempts to remove until my only option is to get the dremel out cut off the plastic rad guard at the fitting then try and get some grips on the bolt head  that doesn't work so after all options exhausted I dremel the bolt head to a square and get grips on it which does with lots of huffing and puffing eventually frees it , until I notice that all the oomph may have put a hairline crack in to the radiator at the base of where the bolt goes in as I noticed a drip run down as I finally freed the bolt. :thumbdown
As it was dark by the time I finished I'll start her up tomorrow in daylight and check it at full temp and pressure and hope that goes better than today

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 19 January 2017, 08:36:11 pm
Feel for you Graham 53, when you have one of those days where everything you try to do turns to shit. At the other end of your spectrum, I had a nice simple job that turned out nice and simple. Changed the RAM mount for my satnav to one that utilises one of the handlebar clamp bolts. Now I'm wondering if  tomorrows planned project will go bandy :lol .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Graham53 on 19 January 2017, 09:26:13 pm
Thanks Robbo  :thumbup
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you and maybe some of it will rub off on my day ,if it's sunny I might try the fairing infills or I might just send them back for a refund and save any potential hassle :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 20 January 2017, 09:51:35 am
Filled the Fazer 1000 yesterday on the way home from work, took 22.5 litres. Just started to misfire coming off to bypass before the petrol station 😃
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 20 January 2017, 04:15:10 pm
Filled the Fazer 1000 yesterday on the way home from work, took 22.5 litres. Just started to misfire coming off to bypass before the petrol station 😃


Carbs full of shit now the Unfazed  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Frosties on 20 January 2017, 07:40:19 pm
Filled the Fazer 1000 yesterday on the way home from work, took 22.5 litres. Just started to misfire coming off to bypass before the petrol station 😃


Carbs full of shit now the Unfazed  :'(


It also says "Low Fuel Prices".....1.35 Euro/Litre  :look
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Graham53 on 20 January 2017, 07:51:27 pm
Fitted carbon fairing infills panels today  :rolleyes
For anyone that's read the saga of the poorly finished carbon parts that I've fitted this week , I'm not so happy to report that the fairing infills were no different  :'( spot the error in the picture !!!
I feel another mr angry email coming on or a post in "what gets my goat" section
Eventually fitted them as per pic 2
Had enough of carbon parts now and not buying anymore  :woot
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 20 January 2017, 08:28:14 pm
Filled the Fazer 1000 yesterday on the way home from work, took 22.5 litres. Just started to misfire coming off to bypass before the petrol station 😃
Carbs full of shit now the Unfazed  :'(
Unlikely Tommy as I washed out the tank a few weeks ago when doing work on the carbs :)
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Post by: tommyardin on 20 January 2017, 11:44:07 pm
Filled the Fazer 1000 yesterday on the way home from work, took 22.5 litres. Just started to misfire coming off to bypass before the petrol station 😃
Carbs full of shit now the Unfazed  :'(
Unlikely Tommy as I washed out the tank a few weeks ago when doing work on the carbs :)


Phew!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: HarryHornby on 21 January 2017, 08:09:22 pm
Just treated her to a Tsubaki Alpha X ring (gold) chain and Renthal sprockets.  Waiting for them to arrive in the post now.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Frosties on 21 January 2017, 09:24:28 pm
Outdragged a little cnut driving a Skoda VRS  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Graham53 on 21 January 2017, 09:32:47 pm
Outdragged a little cnut driving a Skoda VRS  :lol


Watch out Frosties don't look at the " what kind of bikers are fazer owners post" it's turned into the skoda owners club over there , you can't slag off a skoda driver in that post  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Frosties on 21 January 2017, 10:12:46 pm
Outdragged a little cnut driving a Skoda VRS  :lol


Watch out Frosties don't look at the " what kind of bikers are fazer owners post" it's turned into the skoda owners club over there , you can't slag off a skoda driver in that post  :lol


Too late - already slagged them  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 21 January 2017, 10:26:51 pm
Outdragged a little cnut driving a Skoda VRS  :lol


Watch out Frosties don't look at the " what kind of bikers are fazer owners post" it's turned into the skoda owners club over there , you can't slag off a skoda driver in that post  :lol
Of course you can its been decided they are all wankers or gay.
lol
 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: The putts on 21 January 2017, 11:02:36 pm
I did feck all to my fazer today. And I'll also do feck all to it tomorrow. I'll probably do feck all to it til it until it's time to bring it out cold storage. And i also drive a skoda. Fabia vrs to be exact  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 21 January 2017, 11:58:06 pm
I did feck all to my fazer today. And I'll also do feck all to it tomorrow. I'll probably do feck all to it til it until it's time to bring it out cold storage. And i also drive a skoda. Fabia vrs to be exact  :D


LOL! bet you got an achey wrist :lol

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazer99 on 24 January 2017, 07:30:44 am
Outdragged a little cnut driving a Skoda VRS  :lol


Watch out Frosties don't look at the " what kind of bikers are fazer owners post" it's turned into the skoda owners club over there , you can't slag off a skoda driver in that post  :lol
Of course you can its been decided they are all wankers or gay.
lol
 

I'm thinking of buying another fazer and turning it into a Trike but I was going to cross it with another vehicle. I was thinking a Skoda, what do you think Tommyardin and Frosties?

 :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 24 January 2017, 04:30:57 pm
Sure go for it, you could call it a 'Trifazoda'
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 24 January 2017, 06:25:37 pm
Took advantage of a sunny day and slightly higher temperatures and took the Fazer out for a ride. Heated grips and hand guards work a treat together this time of year.
Roads were a bit cruddy on the minor roads and still some snow high up on the North downs.
Put it away dirty as my sponge was frozen in the bucket, :\ just lubed the chain and will pull it out tomorrow for a wash down.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazerider on 25 January 2017, 11:46:23 am

Rode it home from work in the early hours this morning through 30-odd miles of freezing fog.
The Vee-wipe managed to keep the top half of the visor clear, but the lower half grew a rime it couldn't shift.
An unpleasant, slow journey but some days you're just glad to get home in one piece.
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Post by: Grahamm on 26 January 2017, 12:32:12 am
Whilst waiting for the 3-in-1 oil to free up the footpeg pin, I finally got around to replacing the clutch lever which had been bent after some bugger nerfed my bike in a car park and then didn't stick around or leave a message :(

Ye gods, I wish I'd done that ages ago, it was getting harder and harder to use and I was having to practically put my shoulder into changing gear which wasn't ideal!

Now it's so light I can control it with my fingertips although I've got to get back to the change in feeling, but it was certainly well worth it :)
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Post by: slappy on 26 January 2017, 03:50:24 pm
Took both wheels off and took them up to Bike Tyres Leeds for a pair of  PR3s fitted, got some 90 degree valves fitted at same time. I'll give the wheels a good clean and polish and refit them tomorrow,  maybe it just might not be too cold and wet over the weekend to get them scrubbed in.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 28 January 2017, 07:41:14 am
Took off all the original panels ,tank ready for a track only set
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 31 January 2017, 11:42:22 am
Since it was a dry morning I went out to tear up the country roads of N.e lincs and South Yorkshire, been a while since I've been over the Humber bridge.
Was a bit chilly but a fun ride, had a revelation in terms of fuel consumption too.
Turns out my fz1 Ian a lot better at touring than it is commuting ( I know, right )
Usually only get 80 miles to a tank while commuting at 30/40.
Filled her up this morning, plenty of hooning at license losing speeds, home after 80 miles with half a tank still?
Obviously need to ride faster to keep my fuel  consumption higher 😈😈
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazerider on 31 January 2017, 02:13:52 pm
... Usually only get 80 miles to a tank while commuting at 30/40.
About 20mpg then... or is a "tank" a figure other than 18 litres?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 31 January 2017, 02:39:14 pm
... Usually only get 80 miles to a tank while commuting at 30/40.
About 20mpg then... or is a "tank" a figure other than 18 litres?

Well it's supposed to be 18litres but I've never managed to get more than 14 in it and thats going from chugging into the petrol station to so full it spills over.

It's a mystery I've had ever since I got the bike? On a normal fill I can only get about 11/12 litres in?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Oldgit on 31 January 2017, 03:01:55 pm
Must be directly related to penis size then????
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 31 January 2017, 06:00:42 pm
Must be directly related to penis size then????


 :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin PMSL - From a Gen 1 owner
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ogri48 on 31 January 2017, 06:08:21 pm
Took advantage of a sunny day and slightly higher temperatures and took the Fazer out for a ride. Heated grips and hand guards work a treat together this time of year.
Roads were a bit cruddy on the minor roads and still some snow high up on the North downs.
Put it away dirty as my sponge was frozen in the bucket, :\ just lubed the chain and will pull it out tomorrow for a wash down.
Hand guards look ace mate, good mod
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 03 February 2017, 03:02:16 pm
Had it dyno'd to see how things were running and really pleased with the outcome. The guy said that it's the best he's ever seen a bike run on a downloaded map. About an hour of dyno work to smooth out the lower fueling in the lower rev range and it will be running 100% so thats a result 😆😆
It's putting down 135bhp at the back wheel which is more than enough for me
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 04 February 2017, 08:41:07 pm
Re-Fitted my old sprocket this morning as there was little to no wear detectable, The new one I purchased (Renthal) was 15 tooth, and the one that was on the bike was a 16, so, I have ordered another new 16 tooth Renthal.


I will leave the original one on for a few more thousand miles before changing it as it is still in good nick.
I put a new 12 mm nut on with a new Tab Washer to the recommended torque of 90Nm and used Loctie 620 thread lock and bent the tabs over two of the nut flats.


Chain was thoroughly cleaned with Motol Chain cleaner and a rotory chain cleaning brush, dried and lube up liberally with Motol Chain Lube, adjusted chain at the tightest part on the lower run so that the chain just touched the rubber chain guide when pushed up about 40mm of play.


Went for a run this afternoon down to Loomies bikers cafe in Hampshire ended up chatting with really interesting guy who raced Lambretta Scooters years ago. Drank a huge mug of tea and woofed back a basket full of cheesy chips drenched in sweet chilli sauce. There must have been about 120 bikes there, lovely sunny afternoon but a bit nippy on the old fingers.
Fast ride home, bike on the patio washed and dried off, re-checked the chain adjustment, all OK. Photo of the bike taken and back in its home.       
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 04 February 2017, 08:54:22 pm
Something else I discovered today when the bike is on the centre stand and I spin the rear wheel backwards there is a softish click metallic sort of noise when the wheel slows or stop spinning, it took me ages to find the source of the noise, when the wheel spin backwards it slightly picks up or lifts the disk pads in the caliper and as the wheel stop spinning they drop back into the neutral position, they lift about half a MM. At least I know the are not seized in the caliper.     
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 05 February 2017, 05:37:58 pm
Not really with my fazer but for my fazer.....ordered a new yuasa battery for my 600 , original battery lasted 18 ish years so made sense to replace with the same....now, I wonder , will the replacement last as long.........


also took a trip down to infinity warehouse in camberley to buy a new jacket to replace my old one with a broken zip......expensive weekend but when the battery arrives tue/wed I'll be back on the road....my cage will not pass another MOT so the 600 will be used for everyday transport untill I can find the right cage......is it just me that takes a long time finding the right cage but with bikes iam spoilt for choice.......
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 05 February 2017, 05:48:48 pm
Gave her a good wash and going over ready for another week of shity weather  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 05 February 2017, 11:36:22 pm

[/quote]

Well it's supposed to be 18litres but I've never managed to get more than 14 in it and thats going from chugging into the petrol station to so full it spills over.

It's a mystery I've had ever since I got the bike? On a normal fill I can only get about 11/12 litres in?
[/quote]

I have this problem when I need to brim the tank because I need to make less fuel stops. Ive found that you have to dribble the last 4 or 5 litres in very slowly. I posted on here about it and you can do a mod by drilling the steel neck inside the tank to let the air out quicker, but I don't fancy blowing up my bike, myself, the garage, the house, etc.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 05 February 2017, 11:50:12 pm


Well it's supposed to be 18litres but I've never managed to get more than 14 in it and thats going from chugging into the petrol station to so full it spills over.

It's a mystery I've had ever since I got the bike? On a normal fill I can only get about 11/12 litres in?
[/quote]

I have this problem when I need to brim the tank because I need to make less fuel stops. Ive found that you have to dribble the last 4 or 5 litres in very slowly. I posted on here about it and you can do a mod by drilling the steel neck inside the tank to let the air out quicker, but I don't fancy blowing up my bike, myself, the garage, the house, etc.
[/quote]
Ok I am lucky in that I only ride for local fun and only put in what I need for my mileage on that day 10p a mile roughly £5 - £10 and  I am done. But where the FOC are you riding that you are desperate to fill up with less stops, than 14 Ltrs  Africa- Australia.     
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 05 February 2017, 11:51:27 pm
After charging the battery on the Fazer yesterday and then warming it thoroughly, this morning I went out for a ride with a couple of mates. It was cold and damp but I wrapped up well so only my fingers got a bit chilly. Off we went down the A34 to Stone and onto the A51. A bacon and cheese oatcake and a cup of tea at the café then on to Uttoxeter and a few miles up the A50 to the A515 Ashbourne road and past Darley Moor Circuit, left onto the A52 Leek-Ashbourne road to the junction where the A52 turns left, a coke and a chat at the pub at the bottom of Froghall bank and then off home back to Stoke. A lovely run through some nice countryside and on nice but damp and dirty roads.

Then washed all the crap off the Fazer when I got home.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 05 February 2017, 11:53:33 pm

Fazersharp. France.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 06 February 2017, 12:00:17 am

Fazersharp. France.
I see - but I don't see if you know what I mean. Its it a long commute in France without any petrol stations that open and close on a whim --- not being flippant, just how I imagine French to be when they are not burning tyres in the middle of the motorway - ( that was flippant )
Or you tell me - what's the real story.         
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 06 February 2017, 12:17:31 am

Fazersharp. You are indeed correct, the French seem to open and close their shops/petrol stations when they feel like it.

Knowing this, and having had to do the "50mph on a motorway coz the last station was closed because it was a sunny Tuesday in June" ride, for about 30 miles, with the needle on empty, I now like to have a good fuel "cushion" just in case.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stevie-g1968 on 06 February 2017, 06:42:55 am
looked at it in the sun.... 8)
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Post by: stevie-g1968 on 06 February 2017, 06:44:33 am
duuno why the pic is like that?/
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazerider on 06 February 2017, 09:17:54 am

... But where the FOC are you riding that you are desperate to fill up with less stops, than 14 Ltrs  Africa- Australia.   
In my case it's mostly commuting to work 40 miles away. Despite modding the tank (drilled neck and shortened filter) so that I can squeeze a 240 mile range out of it, it still means refuelling every 3 working days.
Stopping for fuel that often does get to be a chore.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 06 February 2017, 11:28:09 am
Gave me a crick in the neck trying to appreciate it. :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 06 February 2017, 11:29:07 am
That's better, nice clean looking FZS 600
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 06 February 2017, 07:37:21 pm

... But where the FOC are you riding that you are desperate to fill up with less stops, than 14 Ltrs  Africa- Australia.   
In my case it's mostly commuting to work 40 miles away. Despite modding the tank (drilled neck and shortened filter) so that I can squeeze a 240 mile range out of it, it still means refuelling every 3 working days.
Stopping for fuel that often does get to be a chore.

I'd have to fill it back up everyday with that commute 😥😂
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 07 February 2017, 06:52:43 pm
Just ordered a GIpro digital gear indicator (Green Display) from YourMoto.bike on EvilBay.
Hopefully stop me tugging for a 7th gear.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 08 February 2017, 05:05:44 pm
Hopefully stop me tugging for a 7th gear.

I used to do that all the time on the 'Busa I used to have, open the throttle at about 80 and it pulls like a train, oh, I must be in 5th, clutch, prod prod, no, 6th.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 08 February 2017, 07:39:58 pm
Battery I ordered for the 600 on sunday arrived today , adding the acid now and will fit shortly , ready for first ride of the year tomorrow......shame its to work.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazerider on 14 February 2017, 04:17:34 pm

Ran out of fuel again. Fortunately I'd just got off the M4 already since I thought there was only 10 miles left in the tank, but hadn't made allowances for some slightly higher speeds recently.
It's nice to know there's a "reserve" of a couple of miles... and shaking the bike around to get at it is good exercise. :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 14 February 2017, 04:22:57 pm

Ran out of fuel again. Fortunately I'd just got off the M4 already since I thought there was only 10 miles left in the tank, but hadn't made allowances for some slightly higher speeds recently.
It's nice to know there's a "reserve" of a couple of miles... and shaking the bike around to get at it is good exercise. :lol


Fingers Crossed hoping there is a lot of sediment/shit in the bottom of the tank.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 14 February 2017, 04:53:49 pm

Ran out of fuel again. Fortunately I'd just got off the M4 already since I thought there was only 10 miles left in the tank, but hadn't made allowances for some slightly higher speeds recently.
It's nice to know there's a "reserve" of a couple of miles... and shaking the bike around to get at it is good exercise. :lol


Fingers Crossed hoping there is a lot of sediment/shit in the bottom of the tank.







Shouldd that not read " hoping there is NOT  a lot of sediment/shit in botom of tank"?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazerider on 14 February 2017, 04:59:46 pm



Ran out of fuel again. Fortunately I'd just got off the M4 already since I thought there was only 10 miles left in the tank, but hadn't made allowances for some slightly higher speeds recently.
It's nice to know there's a "reserve" of a couple of miles... and shaking the bike around to get at it is good exercise.


Fingers Crossed hoping there is a lot of sediment/shit in the bottom of the tank.
Since the fuel outlet is near the bottom of the tank all the time, I doubt it is much of a risk.
Anything fine enough to get through the filters will be small enough to get through the carbs too. The trouble comes with water: if that hangs around in the carbs long enough it causes local corrosion which can block jets.
Since I refill often enough that the tank only ever has fresh petrol in it, the presence of ethanol is actually a good thing because water dissolves in it. (It's only a problem if the fuel hangs around long enough to build up the water concentration to the point where it precipitates out of solution.)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 14 February 2017, 05:28:57 pm
So anyway --- where does all this sediment come from
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilninggas on 14 February 2017, 06:13:57 pm
Put new chain and sprockets on the FZ1. The last set did 21k so not bad at all.

I love how easy it is to do on these things.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Graham53 on 14 February 2017, 06:48:50 pm
Took the old girl in to S&D M/c's in Brentwood to have the carbs checked ( floats ) and while it's there they're fitting my S/H radiator that finally arrived from trumpland.
Not used these guys before but they get 5star ratings on face tube and yell and googles they seem really friendly and knowledgeable so fingers crossed 🤞
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 14 February 2017, 07:00:18 pm
So anyway --- where does all this sediment come from


You tell me Sharpie that's the reason we have to change fuel filters once in a while.
Water in the carbs or filter at this time of the year is a real problem as it freezes, and, if that happens the old Fazer is going nowhere.


One assumes that the storage tanks at the garage are clean, as we do in the refinery's , not to mention the fuel tanker that cross the seas and the trucks that deliver it to our local service stations.
I have removed fuel tanks from bikes and cars before and found rust shale and grit in the bottom.


Fingers crossed

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 14 February 2017, 07:18:30 pm
So anyway --- where does all this sediment come from
You tell me Sharpie that's the reason we have to change fuel filters once in a while.
Water in the carbs or filter at this time of the year is a real problem as it freezes, and, if that happens the old Fazer is going nowhere.

One assumes that the storage tanks at the garage are clean, as we do in the refinery's , not to mention the fuel tanker that cross the seas and the trucks that deliver it to our local service stations.
I have removed fuel tanks from bikes and cars before and found rust shale and grit in the bottom.
Sorted - I am taking one of these with me to the petrol station next time
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 14 February 2017, 08:33:43 pm
Hey Partner Sharpie,
Fancy a bit of extra income?


How about going into business Yamaha have produced these filters that fit all of the Fazer models.
They are manufactured to the highest standard made in stainless steel with a filter that never needs changing, Remove, Shake, Replace, known as RSR technology.
They are made in Japan under licence to Yamaha, so they are not available from any other outlet and the patent design is protected.


:lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 14 February 2017, 08:54:57 pm
Hey Partner Sharpie,
Fancy a bit of extra income?


How about going into business Yamaha have produced these filters that fit all of the Fazer models.
They are manufactured to the highest standard made in stainless steel with a filter that never needs changing, Remove, Shake, Replace, known as RSR technology.
They are made in Japan under licence to Yamaha, so they are not available from any other outlet and the patent design is protected.


:lol


£90 pull the other one.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 14 February 2017, 10:16:19 pm
 :rolleyes  Doh!  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 14 February 2017, 10:32:50 pm
Or you can buy one of these and cut the handle off :lol


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stainless-Steel-Mesh-Tea-Infuser-Reusable-Filter-Loose-Tea-Leaf-Spice-Filter-SHR/262797438692?_trksid=p2045573.c100507.m3226&_trkparms=aid%3D555014%26algo%3DPL.DEFAULT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20151016114640%26meid%3D6467e92eae3d451aa561554cd7caf06f%26pid%3D100507%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stainless-Steel-Mesh-Tea-Infuser-Reusable-Filter-Loose-Tea-Leaf-Spice-Filter-SHR/262797438692?_trksid=p2045573.c100507.m3226&_trkparms=aid%3D555014%26algo%3DPL.DEFAULT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20151016114640%26meid%3D6467e92eae3d451aa561554cd7caf06f%26pid%3D100507%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 15 February 2017, 08:35:34 pm
A moment of madness today, probably caused by the first bone dry road in ages, I gunned the 600 away from the lights on a very rare clear road and after 87000 miles it still pulls clean and smooth right to the red line in every gear except 6th.  :woot Well I ran out of road at 11500 in 6th :lol
Why would I ever want to change it  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 15 February 2017, 10:34:19 pm
A moment of madness today, probably caused by the first bone dry road in ages, I gunned the 600 away from the lights on a very rare clear road and after 87000 miles it still pulls clean and smooth right to the red line in every gear except 6th.  :woot Well I ran out of road at 11500 in 6th :lol
Why would I ever want to change it  :D



Good man Unfazed :thumbup


Have been know to do the same myself, and your absolutely right about the power and performance of the FZS 600.
It's a great engine that loves to make its owner smile.


I was accelerating down a slip road the other day (A3M Northbound) and as I got to the motorway a lorry was in the slow lane so I backed off for him but he appeared to do the same so we were still in the same position just with both of us going a bit slower about 55 mph, I popped the old girl down 2 cogs and gunned it red lined it in forth and 5th and within a very short distance I was at 122 mph in 5th see attached a grab shot from my GoPro video.
If any police men  :stop look at this I have doctored the picture in Paintshop Pro as I am actually doing 30 mph.   
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 15 February 2017, 11:18:48 pm
jesus help us lads at yer age youd think ye should have more sense  :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Post by: tommyardin on 15 February 2017, 11:30:33 pm
I still a babe in arms not 70 for another 3 weeks lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 15 February 2017, 11:51:57 pm
jesus help us lads at yer age youd think ye should have more sense  :rollin :rollin :rollin

As you know Downey I only fall off when going slow  :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 15 February 2017, 11:53:57 pm
jesus help us lads at yer age youd think ye should have more sense  :rollin :rollin :rollin

Once your past 60 the 3rd childhood comes into play :lol Isn't that right Tommy  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 16 February 2017, 12:19:06 am
Definitely, I love the feeling of blasting along and for my age I'm doing too bad. OK I don't scratch like I used to, many years ago used to grind the ends of the pegs off on the road, sparks flying everywhere, only problem was the pegs on the old BSA Super Rocket did not fold up on a hinge and if you drove them hard into the road the back wheel would run light or worse lift off the road then you were in deep doo doos, ended up in Guildford hospital a few times because of that. :eek  Certainly grinds the bark off the wrists, knees, hips and ankles getting dragged up the road trapped under an old Beezer.  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 16 February 2017, 07:22:06 am
So that's why you wanted the electronic gear display, 'cos you were actually in 3rd at the time and dropped down to 1st, hence the lovely clear still picture.  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 16 February 2017, 08:32:23 am
So that's why you wanted the electronic gear display, 'cos you were actually in 3rd at the time and dropped down to 1st, hence the lovely clear still picture.  ;)


LoL! Not sure about 11500 rpm in first.
I used that video grab frame because that was the revs that Unfazed mentioned in his post. My bike has done 34,000 miles now and will do 128 mph in 5th and just a tad over 140 in top, it will not quite get to the red line in top. Well that's what I have done been told  :bobby  you may be able to wring a couple more clicks out of her given the length of road and the size of the balls, but I happy with her.
I have been informed that the standard front sprocket is 15 tooth but noticed that mine has a 16 tooth front sprocket and was told that this sprocket configuration would make the bike better for mpg and touring but would soften the performance, acceleration in particular, I could not imagine it being quicker on the uptake than it is, under really hard acceleration say from 40 upwards in second the front wheel skips and pats the road as she wants to lift, and doing power clutch outs in second about 7,000 rpm the old girl rears up, frightens the s--t out of me, I don't do wheelies. I have a new Renthal 15 tooth front sprocket that I purchased a week or two ago, in the summer I might put it on to see what difference it does make.   :faz :thumbup


The above speeds are taken from my TomTom sat nav and not the Fazer speedo as she tends to be about 3 or 4 miles per hour on the generouse side, I have seen 144 mph on the speedo but as said it's generous, I was wondering if the sprocket size interfered with the speedo reading but it can't as speedo is on front wheel revolutions I believe.
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Post by: mtread on 16 February 2017, 10:16:34 am
Yes the speedo drive is on the front wheel. Didn't tell us you've got a 10 inch front wheel though.....
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Post by: tommyardin on 16 February 2017, 10:46:53 am
Yes the speedo drive is on the front wheel. Didn't tell us you've got a 10 inch front wheel though.....


Oh! Your right i did forget to mention that, I revisited my posts and read them right through and you are you correct as I do have a 10 inch front wheel and have recently fitted a 60 inch rear wheel, this way I am always going down hill and it make the bike much faster, and, at times just on shortish (Say 20 mile) journeys I don't even have to start the engine which really ups the mpg. The back tyre is a pig of a price though. 
one problem is it throws a bit of weight on your wrists
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Post by: Graham53 on 16 February 2017, 11:02:51 pm
Yes the speedo drive is on the front wheel. Didn't tell us you've got a 10 inch front wheel though.....


Oh! Your right i did forget to mention that, I revisited my posts and read them right through and you are you correct as I do have a 10 inch front wheel and have recently fitted a 60 inch rear wheel, this way I am always going down hill and it make the bike much faster, and, at times just on shortish (Say 20 mile) journeys I don't even have to start the engine which really ups the mpg. The back tyre is a pig of a price though. 
one problem is it throws a bit of weight on your wrists
Now we all know how you got a silver one 🏍 to show that speed  :lol



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Post by: tommyardin on 17 February 2017, 08:41:32 am
 :thumbup   he he!
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Post by: tommyardin on 17 February 2017, 08:44:14 am
jesus help us lads at yer age youd think ye should have more sense  :rollin :rollin :rollin

Once your past 60 the 3rd childhood comes into play :lol Isn't that right Tommy  :thumbup


Not sure I remember back that far, Ha ha!
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Post by: tommyardin on 17 February 2017, 09:31:41 am
Anyway its Friday and it looks like the sun is trying to shine.
I washed and polished and waxed the old girl yesterday, not quite sure why I did? As it wasn't even dirty, obviously too much time on my hands.

I use Auto Glym shampoo and liquid polish on her, but recently purchased a tin of Classic Car Wax from evilBay this stuff is incredible, brings my old PRIMER up like gloss finish. :eek  see the pic of the tank  :sun    Wow! shiny shiny I like shiny :lol
I now use that after shampoo and polish and of course the obligatory Autosol on the stainless and alloy.
It's about 9-30am and at about 11-30am I'm off for a blast to Loomies @ West Meon for a mug of tea and bacon cheesy chips for lunch and a chat with some of the old geezers about bikes and the things we did many many years ago, well at least those things that we still remember before the dementia set in.
Just had to look on Google to find out how to spell dementia FFS :'(
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Post by: Graham53 on 17 February 2017, 01:13:41 pm
Tommy , for someone who owns a silver one there's a hell of lot of blue on that very tidy bike of yours  :)  which of course looks good but gets me wondering are you hiding a secret blue fazer fetish  :lol  you can admit it you're amongst friends who won't judge you
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Post by: slappy on 17 February 2017, 04:18:23 pm
Took it for its mot, which it passed of course, mot guy said it was a bike for the more " discerning biker" :D
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Post by: tommyardin on 17 February 2017, 07:21:49 pm
Tommy , for someone who owns a silver one there's a hell of lot of blue on that very tidy bike of yours  :)  which of course looks good but gets me wondering are you hiding a secret blue fazer fetish  :lol  you can admit it you're amongst friends who won't judge you


 No no no! I am defo a silver man but I like the blue custom theme that I have going on.


Went down to Loomies Bikers Cafe @ West Meon today for lunch today and started talking with a guy in the Car/Bike park he turned up on a Kawasaki ZZR 1400 and his front brakes were crackling and the disks were red hot wand a blueish straw colour, he reckons he hit 175mph on the way to the cafe :eek .
Makes my old girl look slow. I did gun it this afternoon after I left Loomies I headed off to B & Q at Havant in Hampshire to get some of their infamous Micropore cleaning clothes they are brilliant and at £8 for 12 a good deal.

Anyway I was yakking on in FOC-U last night about the speeds the old girl can do and I have it exactly now after a rapid blast on the A3M today, at 10,000 RPM in 6th it does exactly 130 mph according to the speedo, but as mentioned yesterday the speedo is 4 MPH generous according to my Sat Nav, so 10,000 RPM =126 in top (6th) I did not try for any more as I want to stay within the law like a responsible citizen.

Sorry Mr :bobby   about all the typos in the above paragraph I always get the figures and rev numbers wrong, I think I have a sort of dyslexia. (spelt Dislikeya) see what I mean, I told you. :lol 


Lunch = Cheesy Bacon Chips with lots of salt and black pepper liberally coated with sweet chilli sauce. A Veritable Feast. :thumbup
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Post by: Graham53 on 17 February 2017, 07:26:00 pm
I was wondering what microfibre cleaning clothes were , now I know it was your dislikeya  :lol 
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Post by: tommyardin on 17 February 2017, 07:53:46 pm
Took it for its mot, which it passed of course, mot guy said it was a bike for the more " discerning biker" :D


 The guy that does the MOT at your garage Slappy he also has dementia and dyslexia, he meant disabled biker.
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Post by: tommyardin on 17 February 2017, 08:09:17 pm
I was wondering what microfibre cleaning clothes were , now I know it was your dislikeya  :lol

Dunno is it Micropore or Microfibre I think you might be right.


Yep! Microfibre, 6 for £4 great value they wash out nicely too.


Good old B&Q I'm a great fan.
Well I must be there are not many of us about that have 'You Can Do It When You B&Q It' tattooed on their arse  :eek
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Post by: tommyardin on 17 February 2017, 08:15:33 pm
Well I feel I have saturated this post in the forum in the last few days, you will be pleased to know I'm off to the Lake District with Her-in-Doors for a few day so I will silent as I will not have access  :'( 
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Post by: slimwilly on 17 February 2017, 09:35:10 pm
Fitted my new twin hose Hel front brake lines, serviced the calipers, bled them and bobs your uncle, well impressed with the power of the brakes now.
Then lacquered over the side graphics on my yellow paintwork.
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Post by: fazersharp on 18 February 2017, 10:18:37 am
you will be pleased to know I'm off to the Lake District with Her-in-Doors for a few day so I will silent as I will not have access   
:woot :guitar
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Post by: Graham53 on 18 February 2017, 10:20:13 pm
Well I feel I have saturated this post in the forum in the last few days, you will be pleased to know I'm off to the Lake District with Her-in-Doors for a few day so I will silent as I will not have access  :'(


The poor woman .. did you see what he had for lunch  :eek
Cheesy bacon chips with sweet chilli sauce , imagine being in a car with him when that lot erupted into methane 💨💩  :lol 

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Post by: red98 on 19 February 2017, 08:33:46 am
Nice day yesterday so got the 600 out of hibernation. ............probs not even 30 miles, but bright sunshine and dry roads in and around the thames valley....great feel good factor....you cant beat a bit of fazer therapy   :)
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Post by: mr self destruct on 19 February 2017, 04:58:26 pm
Caught the dreaded Seized Rear Caliper bug today, I suppose after four years of riding through winter it was bound to happen. I'm now going to add a 1000 caliper to my shopping list next to rocking horse shit.
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Post by: cl1ve2004 on 19 February 2017, 05:03:17 pm
Took the thou out really early today (Sunday morning) did Gloucester to Ledbury ,Malvern then Worcester,back to Gloucester..Still managed to get the back tyre twitching on some Ledbury to Malvern twisties :lol roads still a bit cold must remember to calm down :rolleyes ..absolutely foccin fantastic..back home for half 11.. :D
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Post by: red98 on 19 February 2017, 06:02:04 pm
Out on the 600 again today....up the A40 to stokenchurch onto postcombe , tetsworth , milton common left onto A329 little milton , stadhampton , right onto B480 to chiselhampton left onto  B4015 through little baldon left onto A4074 and onto 'H's cafe at dorchester-on-thames a quick cuppa and then head south to shillingford , benson , wallingford , left onto A4130 through nettlebed , bix and onto henly-on-thames a quick piccie and onto A4155 through millend ,medmenham , marlow -on-thames and home to high wycombe....a guess of 50/60 miles all dry roads so was able to get a move on ;) just a little bit chilly towards home but a good ride for february  :)
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Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 19 February 2017, 10:30:17 pm

Went for ride out to Norbury Junction for lunch with a few mates. A late start this morning after the Club Christmas Meal (yes it is a bit late) and piss up last night. But, we were all up bright eyed and bushy tailed by 11am and ready for a ride in dry and relatively warm weather. Had a bit of a dice with some dude on a Penegale on the way home, difficult to pass but once I did I showed him a clean pair of heels and buggered off. Obviously he either couldn't or didn't want to push his very expensive superbike to keep up with an old man on a crappy old Fazer 1000. 
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Post by: Panthor on 21 February 2017, 04:59:27 pm
Fitted stainless downpipes bought from another forum member and finally got round to getting rid of the big orange indicators
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Post by: Frosties on 21 February 2017, 07:12:44 pm
Really nice looking bike there Panthor. Been well looked after and cherished.....................................apart from the centre stand you lazy shite. Shocking.......shocking I say, you'd best sort it and paint it to match the rest of the bike before some of our test pilots give you 100 miles of high speed shite to clean off  :lol
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Post by: Panthor on 21 February 2017, 07:19:40 pm
Centre stand is actually getting powder coated next week 😁
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Post by: Frosties on 21 February 2017, 07:51:10 pm
Pics required  :deal
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Post by: tommyardin on 21 February 2017, 11:16:35 pm
Fitted stainless downpipes bought from another forum member and finally got round to getting rid of the big orange indicators


Great looking clean FZS Panther but defo needs a stainless Steel Rad gard/cover
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Post by: Frosties on 22 February 2017, 05:48:25 am
Fitted stainless downpipes bought from another forum member and finally got round to getting rid of the big orange indicators


Great looking clean FZS Panther but defo needs a stainless Steel Rad gard/cover


Tomski - you were supposed to be giving us some peace ffs!


I reckon it looks better without a rad guard. Reckon the rad guard would detract (look it up) from the nice seat and spoil the look.
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Post by: fazersharp on 22 February 2017, 11:15:20 am
Fitted stainless downpipes bought from another forum member and finally got round to getting rid of the big orange indicators


Great looking clean FZS Panther but defo needs a stainless Steel Rad gard/cover


Tomski - you were supposed to be giving us some peace ffs!


I reckon it looks better without a rad guard. Reckon the rad guard would detract (look it up) from the nice seat and spoil the look.
For years I never had a rad guard cause I thought it looks better without and didnt like all the fancy ones with Fazer - lazer cut in, took me ages to find one that I liked that was not bulky looking and my intention was to paint it black but in the end I couldnt be arsed, I dont fit a guard for any modding or bling, it actually is a guard to protect the rad. Here it is
 
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Post by: Dea-ville on 22 February 2017, 05:23:11 pm
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Carbon fibre yolk cover, little job but one to tick off the list. (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/Dee-ville/media/20170222_135806_zpsmvgtyytd.jpg.html)
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Post by: dazza on 22 February 2017, 09:24:10 pm
With storm Doris set to come in on us tomorrow thought I'd have a run out with my brother on his ZX9R Frankenbike  :D
Typically as he came round it started to fine rain. Decided to go out anyway, put the Mt away and took the Fazer as it's easier to clean.
Headed out to Charing with the weather getting steadily  worse and the roads horrible. Pulled over and debated whether or not to turn back.
Looking west there was a bright patch in the sky so decided to head towards it.
So glad we did as by the time we hit the other side of Headcorn it was bright and the roads were bone dry and grippy.
Absolutely ragged it down to Rye via the twisties and canal road for a mega breakfast.
The old girl was scuttling along nicely and it felt good to hit some grippy roads. Feels like it's been a long time.
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Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 22 February 2017, 11:30:44 pm

Ahh, grippy roads, I remember them, I believe it was in France last July.
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Post by: Graham53 on 09 March 2017, 08:06:08 pm
Took the old girl out for a blast for a bit wore down the chicken strips a bit more playing with sussies settings and seeing if setting the TPS helped with crappy low speed running , which it did a bit , then stopped in Epping for a coffee trying to grab a plod unsuccessfully for the picture challenge.

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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 10 March 2017, 08:00:01 pm
Not today, but yesterday. First time out on the Fazer since last autumn. Took it up to the Hartside cafe (closed  :rolleyes ). Empty roads in reasonably good nick following the winter, but bloody cold up on the top.


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8240_zpss4wafkpw.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8240_zpss4wafkpw.jpg.html)
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Post by: slappy on 10 March 2017, 08:40:31 pm
Rode down to Getgeared, bought some new boots and threw my totally focced 7 year Sidi boots in their bin, then went for a bacon buttie at Squires, then took all the back roads to Stamford Bridge and got the bike blathered in crap.
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Post by: mr self destruct on 11 March 2017, 01:15:56 pm
Started the 1000 caliper mod to my 600. Got the caliper and bracket swapped over, went to change the disc, and it looks like fate's telling me to take it to a garage.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/jonnyspatter/Bike/45524663-5393-43DB-8330-8B8020460637_zps36oqobry.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/jonnyspatter/media/Bike/45524663-5393-43DB-8330-8B8020460637_zps36oqobry.jpg.html)
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Post by: Fazerider on 11 March 2017, 01:58:08 pm
Started the 1000 caliper mod to my 600. Got the caliper and bracket swapped over, went to change the disc, and it looks like fate's telling me to take it to a garage.
Attempted to get the disc off mine a couple of days ago.
I reckon my Allen key was better quality than yours... it was the heads that rounded off.  :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 11 March 2017, 02:25:40 pm
Started the 1000 caliper mod to my 600. Got the caliper and bracket swapped over, went to change the disc, and it looks like fate's telling me to take it to a garage.
Attempted to get the disc off mine a couple of days ago.
I reckon my Allen key was better quality than yours... it was the heads that rounded off.  :rollin

Well fuck. That's literally just happened to me too! :-/
How did you sort it?
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Post by: Fazerider on 11 March 2017, 07:25:10 pm
Started the 1000 caliper mod to my 600. Got the caliper and bracket swapped over, went to change the disc, and it looks like fate's telling me to take it to a garage.
Attempted to get the disc off mine a couple of days ago.
I reckon my Allen key was better quality than yours... it was the heads that rounded off.  :rollin

Well fuck. That's literally just happened to me too! :-/
How did you sort it?
I haven't got back to it yet.. the plan is to weld some nuts on to the top of each screw.
Not only does it give you something meaty for a socket and impact gun to get hold of, the heat should weaken the superglue/threadlock.
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Post by: unfazed on 11 March 2017, 07:43:16 pm
Drill it them out with a 4 or 5mm left hand drill bit with the drill in running anticlockwise. If they don't spin out the heat from the drill will soften the loctite enough to get them out with an allen key or a tork driven into them
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Post by: mr self destruct on 11 March 2017, 11:07:55 pm
Nice one cheers.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Edmund on 12 March 2017, 12:05:40 am
I had a good run out today with my son, he was on his 600 srad. went to hein gericke in lowestoft and back home via thetford,bury st edmunds and braintree. 223 miles  :D
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 13 March 2017, 08:18:13 pm
Usual route today. Estuary at Ravenglass (deja vous):



(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8243_zpsgdmnkz2x.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8243_zpsgdmnkz2x.jpg.html)


Yew Tree tarn, between Coniston and Ambleside:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8255_zps75wswpkw.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8255_zps75wswpkw.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8249_zpsui9wcunf.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8249_zpsui9wcunf.jpg.html)


But then altered the route from Ambleside to take in the Kirkstone Pass, stopped for coffee at the inn:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8259_zpsschz2fzm.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8259_zpsschz2fzm.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8257_zpslavswadq.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8257_zpslavswadq.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8261_zpsuqxyv5zt.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8261_zpsuqxyv5zt.jpg.html)


Down through Patterdale and Glenridding, mad blast along the A66 back to Keswick, then up the A591, and 595 back home. 140 miles-ish.
Getting to know these roads very well now - no nasty surprises on the gnarly mountain bits now for example, I know exactly what to expect. I do this route so often because it has a great mix of fast A road, the aforementioned mountain stuff, and everything in between. The Striple handles the mountain roads better in the sense that you can take more liberties, but it does get bounced around a bit more. Overall, I prefer the Fazer still  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Graham53 on 13 March 2017, 08:36:07 pm
Went out on 100 mile ride attempting ( unsuccessfully ) to sort out suspension settings in attempt to cure handling probs after having progressives fitted, then went to Yam dealer to order clutch basket tab washer for the 600 where the bike decided to backfire as I tried to start it and it shat the life out of a pensioner, a small child and embarrassed me outside the shop, then went to Epping for a tea and a well deserved intake of nicotine.
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Post by: tommyardin on 13 March 2017, 08:52:03 pm
Who shouted out LINEARS   :'(
Should have gone to specsavers

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Graham53 on 13 March 2017, 09:22:39 pm
Who shouted out LINEARS   :'(
Should have gone to specsavers
You may have been right, confusious says with old age comes great wisdom  :)  trouble was I needed to go 2 up / long distance and was told by mechanic that progressives were better option for that, now renamed the bike The Axe Murderer as it wants to kill me at every corner. :whip  I hope mechanic has focced up fitting then I can get it sorted, other than that more £££ to go linear route instead.
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Post by: tommyardin on 13 March 2017, 09:37:11 pm
Daughter and I went to Loomies (In Hants) today for their magic cheesy bacon chips and a mug of tea, funny how much more friendly bikers are when you have a 23 year old pretty little blonde on the back of your bike. LOL!
I know cos I'm the same He he!

Met up with another Fazer owner down there, I was taking a pic of his bike for the Forum and he came up an introduced himself, Red FZS 600 Boxeye, nice condition his name was we think Mark H or maybe Mick H, said he gets in here now and again but not all the time, Friendly guy.

Left Loomies and headed North to Alton in Hants, across country through Worldham and into Bordon then on to Liphook and up to my mate 'Wildplums' house in Hindhead for a slurp and a yak with Terry and his her-in-doors, left there and had a rapid blast down the A3 Southbound, slowing down dramatically just before the Liphook slip road as Old Bill is often there with his camera van, then business as usual once passed the dreaded zone (He was not there) mind you the bugger got me doing 90 mph in my sports car there 7 weeks ago, like the Mrs said be grateful he was not a couple of miles further North as we were allegedly doing a little more than that, but it's all hearsay, my MR2 will not do 135 (Well not with the handbrake on)

Really pleased with the bike and the way it handles after all the suspension work that went on over winter.

I feel the Nitron R1 shock on the back works magic, it has taken all the Pogo rebound out of the bike, so no Pogo effect what-so-ever and the Ohlin's front Linear springs coupled with the cartridge emulators are so smooth and the bike inspires me to lay it over, the old Yamaha dual rate front springs were like 2 Yo Yos up front. The work has really changed the bike for the better. I was pleased with it riding solo and today was the first time i have had a pillion on board since the work was done and daughter remarked how much better it is than before.
It is the rebound that is so much better, the sting is really taken out of the bump, but it is like the back and front wheels somehow keeps contact with the road throughout the rebound both ends, also I have noticed that the front of the bike does not seem to fall/turn in if hitting bumps whilst laying over on a bend, whether that is the emulators or the Linears I'm not sure? but it sure works.
Anyway we did about 85 miles today and to be honest it would be easy to forget that my little girl was on the back she is so trusting and I was going to say nothing fazes her but were both got  :faz ed today.
Mark or Mick/Mike H's Red Boxeye.         
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 13 March 2017, 09:57:31 pm
Who shouted out LINEARS   :'(
Should have gone to specsavers
You may have been right, confusious says with old age comes great wisdom  :)  trouble was I needed to go 2 up / long distance and was told by mechanic that progressives were better option for that, now renamed the bike The Axe Murderer as it wants to kill me at every corner. :whip  I hope mechanic has focced up fitting then I can get it sorted, other than that more £££ to go linear route instead.


Ooy Cheeky foccer :rolleyes


Very young 70 year old
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Post by: Graham53 on 13 March 2017, 10:16:37 pm
 :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 13 March 2017, 10:45:34 pm
Who shouted out LINEARS   :'(
Should have gone to specsavers
You may have been right, confusious says with old age comes great wisdom  :)  trouble was I needed to go 2 up / long distance and was told by mechanic that progressives were better option for that, now renamed the bike The Axe Murderer as it wants to kill me at every corner. :whip  I hope mechanic has focced up fitting then I can get it sorted, other than that more £££ to go linear route instead.


Ooy Cheeky foccer :rolleyes


Very young 70 year old


Graham getting the sag right is really important for the handling. RED = FRONT,  Purple =REAR


My Front Static Sag (Just the weight of the bike on the suspension) is: 25 mm.


My Rear Static Sag  (Just the weight of the bike on the suspension) is: 16 mm.

My Front 'Rider Sag' me with all my riding gear on inc helmet on sat on the bike feet on the pegs with someone holding the bike upright without applying any weight or lifting in any way is: 41 mm.

My Rear 'Rider Sag' me with all my riding gear on inc helmet on, sat on the bike feet on the pegs with someone holding the bike upright, without applying any weight or lifting in any way is: 37 mm.

With the hardware setup on my bike, for the track recommended is 30-34 mm Front Rider Sag and the same for theRear. So as you can see my Sag is a little softer than recommended for the track, but, it is on the firmer end of the spectrum for road use, was brilliant with 8 1/2 stone daughter on the back.Be worth getting a couple of mate around to help you set it up as you need a strong pair of hands to hold the bike upright and another pair of hands to do the measuring whilst your sat on the bike.Good luck you should be able to sort it out I have heard of lots of guys on here fitting the progressives and being very pleased with the result, but it will always be a bit of a compromise as one spring fits all riders weights, linears you buy a spring to suit your rider weight all togged up ready to ride.I am just under 90 kilos fully togged and I bought Ohlins 8.5 N/mm Linear Springs. I had a lot of academic help from Kebab19, he is the Bogs Dollocks when it come to front forks, he was also very helpful with advice in the setting up of cartridge emulators.     
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 13 March 2017, 10:51:39 pm
Graham are you happy for me to message you in Foc-U? I could paste some helpful info into a message, as it would be hijacking this post if I do that in here.


Mind you thinking about it I have done a pretty good job of hijacking it already
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Graham53 on 13 March 2017, 11:14:17 pm
Feel free Tommy, any info at the mo greatly appreciated  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 13 March 2017, 11:59:26 pm
Feel free Tommy, any info at the mo greatly appreciated  :)


Message sent Graham hope its helpful.  :thumbup
tommy
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 14 March 2017, 01:25:19 pm
Started the 1000 caliper mod to my 600. Got the caliper and bracket swapped over, went to change the disc, and it looks like fate's telling me to take it to a garage.
Attempted to get the disc off mine a couple of days ago.
I reckon my Allen key was better quality than yours... it was the heads that rounded off.  :rollin

Well fuck. That's literally just happened to me too! :-/
How did you sort it?
I haven't got back to it yet.. the plan is to weld some nuts on to the top of each screw.
Not only does it give you something meaty for a socket and impact gun to get hold of, the heat should weaken the superglue/threadlock.


Sorted it! :D


Couldn't get my hands on a left handed drill bit, so I tool an angle grinder to the heads to add some heat and put a flat on each side. Mole grips didn't work, so ended up banging a chisel round them anti-clockwise to undo them. Just got to find myself some threadlock and fit the new disc, so should be back on the road tomorrow afternoon.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazerider on 14 March 2017, 04:05:50 pm

Sorted it! :D


Couldn't get my hands on a left handed drill bit, so I tool an angle grinder to the heads to add some heat and put a flat on each side. Mole grips didn't work, so ended up banging a chisel round them anti-clockwise to undo them. Just got to find myself some threadlock and fit the new disc, so should be back on the road tomorrow afternoon.


 :thumbup

Good to learn of a new technique that works!


Meanwhile, I’ve been overhauling my front brakes. Stripped them down and cleaned out all the crud that had accumulated with riding on salty roads, though the seals are recent enough not to need replacing.
New EBC organic pads, fresh fluid, a couple of hours faffing around getting the air out and they feel a lot better.
They are starting to show their mileage though: these are the grooves worn by the pads in the front part of the body.


(https://s19.postimg.cc/bip92i8tf/Caliper.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 14 March 2017, 06:41:35 pm
I've never seen anything like that before!  :eek


I had a look at the two bolts when I took them out and they're not standard ones, so the last dickhead whoc changed the disc must've ran out of bolts an dused whatever was lying around.
They're 5mm longer, which meant they protruded out the other side of the wheel and corroded to shit, making getting them through the thread a real pain.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 14 March 2017, 10:50:52 pm
First visits of the year to a few spots today. Went through Borrowdale and over the Honister Pass to Buttermere:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8270_zpsc9cjo5dj.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8270_zpsc9cjo5dj.jpg.html)


Then out to Cockermouth and down that cracking A 5086, turning in for Wasdale Head:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8276_zpstayrfprp.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8276_zpstayrfprp.jpg.html)


Then through Eskdale Green, and the climb up onto Birker Fell, here with Kirk Fell in the background:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8293_zpsugxapedw.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8293_zpsugxapedw.jpg.html)


Pwetty waterfalls:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8303_zpsyjh0onez.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8303_zpsyjh0onez.jpg.html)


Next, over the Wrynose Pass:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8304_zpsomgh5ukv.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8304_zpsomgh5ukv.jpg.html)


And on to Langdale, the pikes in the background:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8306_zpsxd6hrnol.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8306_zpsxd6hrnol.jpg.html)


Crinkle Crags and Bow Fell:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8307_zpsmc5cxrss.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8307_zpsmc5cxrss.jpg.html)


Back through Ambleside, A591 up to Keswick and home. About 160 miles.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Edmund on 15 March 2017, 06:32:23 am
That looks fantastic 8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 15 March 2017, 08:54:57 am
I've never seen anything like that before!  :eek


I had a look at the two bolts when I took them out and they're not standard ones, so the last dickhead whoc changed the disc must've ran out of bolts an dused whatever was lying around.
They're 5mm longer, which meant they protruded out the other side of the wheel and corroded to shit, making getting them through the thread a real pain.


That's odd, because all my disk bolts were longer and protruded 10mm or more into the centre of the wheel, with a lot of fiddling, swearing and achy wrists I was able to get into the wheel hub with a dremel and flexi drive with a small wire brush and clean up most of the threads and gave a sharp crack or two with a claw hammer on the head each bolt, whilst drenching them in W/D, little bit of heat with a gas gun and struggled but got them all out. i ran a tapered tap down each of the threads to clean them out and fitted the new disk with shallow headed (For clearance) stainless steel hex headed bolts. So hopefully if I ever need to remove the disk again it will come off ok. The stupid Allen Key headed screws that Yamaha fit are rediculas.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 15 March 2017, 09:52:42 am
Agreed. I fucking hate Allen bolts.
You have an M8 thread which usually has a 13mm bolt head, yet they expect you to use a key half that size with an Allen head. 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Millietant on 15 March 2017, 08:32:20 pm
Gave both Fazer's a quick check (tyre pressures, chains, brakes etc) then went out with Liz for our first ride out of the year - into Oxfordshire and home via (stopped for a cuppa) Upton House.

(http://i68.tinypic.com/11b0rc3.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 17 March 2017, 07:38:04 pm
Another year goes by.....another MOT booked....the mighty thou this time,10.45 tomorrow morning...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 17 March 2017, 11:18:51 pm
Another year goes by.....another MOT booked....the mighty thou this time,10.45 tomorrow morning...

Good luck in the morning  :thumbup
My 600 went straight through on Friday 10th, hope yours does likewise
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 18 March 2017, 07:21:38 am
Cheers tommy.....bike not been started since november last year , be out in the garage shortly , connect charger , check tyre presures , clean and lube chain and then just a mile ride too MOT MAN....tyres are a bit low but otherwise I think it will be ok...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 18 March 2017, 09:29:51 am
Cheers tommy.....bike not been started since november last year , be out in the garage shortly , connect charger , check tyre presures , clean and lube chain and then just a mile ride too MOT MAN....tyres are a bit low but otherwise I think it will be ok...








well , that did'nt take long......did'nt bother with the battery charger , just pressed the started and brum brum   :thumbup   tyres needed 1psi in front and 4 in the rear..cleaned and lubed the chain and checked adjustment....tread is close to the limit on the rear and a bit squared off but think it might just scrape through......bit of brekkie and then see how it goes...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 18 March 2017, 11:32:08 am
Cheers tommy.....bike not been started since november last year , be out in the garage shortly , connect charger , check tyre presures , clean and lube chain and then just a mile ride too MOT MAN....tyres are a bit low but otherwise I think it will be ok...










Passed...no advisorys... :thumbup    MOTMAN was ok with the tyres so I'll get a few more miles out of them and replace  for the summer......






well , that did'nt take long......did'nt bother with the battery charger , just pressed the started and brum brum   :thumbup   tyres needed 1psi in front and 4 in the rear..cleaned and lubed the chain and checked adjustment....tread is close to the limit on the rear and a bit squared off but think it might just scrape through......bit of brekkie and then see how it goes...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 18 March 2017, 02:56:44 pm
Cheers tommy.....bike not been started since november last year , be out in the garage shortly , connect charger , check tyre presures , clean and lube chain and then just a mile ride too MOT MAN....tyres are a bit low but otherwise I think it will be ok...










Passed...no advisorys... :thumbup    MOTMAN was ok with the tyres so I'll get a few more miles out of them and replace  for the summer......






well , that did'nt take long......did'nt bother with the battery charger , just pressed the started and brum brum   :thumbup   tyres needed 1psi in front and 4 in the rear..cleaned and lubed the chain and checked adjustment....tread is close to the limit on the rear and a bit squared off but think it might just scrape through......bit of brekkie and then see how it goes...


Jobs-A-Goodun :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 18 March 2017, 03:29:44 pm
Bike started making the v2 rocket sound coming home on Friday.  Took the front wheel out before and the bearings are shot. Too late to get any local so ordered some.

After moving a few r1 and r6 front wheels I found a set of dymag carbon wheels I could use.....is it worth machining up some spacers...hmmm
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 19 March 2017, 10:18:18 am
Up early doors and stripped the back end apart. Fitted l.e.d tail light, removed passenger pegs and fitted resprayed exhaust hanger and then put in my nrlew Giles chain adjusters. All in all a productive few hours..... right off to work now

I would upload pics but for some reason I can't anymore :-(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dea-ville on 19 March 2017, 11:06:27 am
Bike fettling on hold at the moment as missus in hospital but just received my AIS kit from Dale over at Holeshot, excellent service & i'll be bunging it on as soon as i have 2 mins to scratch me arse.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: gicut58 on 19 March 2017, 04:59:44 pm
Short hop over to Waterbeach yesterday for those nice chappies at M&M Motorcycles to fit new boots, BT023's front & rear. The previous tyres were original vintage 2003
Good service, good atmosphere, free coffee while I waited (thanks Mum) and plenty bantaaaaa .

They were also very complimentary about the extensive service I had done last year, and were interested in who did it, because they thought he did a good job - it was deefer 666 over at Motorcycle Republic at Molesworth.
They were also doing MOT's, including the chap who bought his indian built matt black stealth-vespa in (it passed) - in a van......
Well, that was a fun saturday morning  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 23 March 2017, 02:19:08 pm
Took her for a good spin up to Bridlington and back, stopping off and de touring to various places. Did just shy of 200miles and very nearly got her to 10k on the clock.
Was great to finally get a good run and blow away the winter cobwebs. Now time for an oil change and brake service ready for summertime hooning :-D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JoeyMcEssex on 24 March 2017, 07:07:30 pm
Fitted a used, but in one piece, Fairing to replace the cracked broken one it had when I bought it, silver ones dont seem to come up often for boxeye?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 25 March 2017, 09:09:35 am
Not today but yesterday, dodgin' around The Lakes again. Looking pretty with a dusting of snow on the tops, and was pleasantly warm and sunny for the most part. The day before, I'd washed the bike and had it all shiny, but run-off from melting snow, mud and salt soon put paid to that, and now it's filthier than it was before I washed it. Bugger. Worth it though, as the pictures will attest:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8310_zpsbrd1ycwb.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8310_zpsbrd1ycwb.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8312_zpshzohjogk.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8312_zpshzohjogk.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8326_zpsqy6v2pu6.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8326_zpsqy6v2pu6.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8335_zps3l8wyi6c.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8335_zps3l8wyi6c.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8346_zpsr0z6iojl.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8346_zpsr0z6iojl.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8350_zps1rq7pqw8.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8350_zps1rq7pqw8.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8356_zps5yzt2jme.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8356_zps5yzt2jme.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8368_zpsh6xzy5su.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8368_zpsh6xzy5su.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8374_zpsoxokmsrx.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8374_zpsoxokmsrx.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8387_zpsvk12utxv.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8387_zpsvk12utxv.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8389_zpsg7mncbi1.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8389_zpsg7mncbi1.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8390_zps4pj2gzj4.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8390_zps4pj2gzj4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 25 March 2017, 09:29:33 am
Fantastic photos there Hedgetrimmer, totally jealous of you , ride your Fazer where and when you want and take quality pictures as well.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 25 March 2017, 10:16:17 am
Fantastic photos there Hedgetrimmer, totally jealous of you , ride your Fazer where and when you want and take quality pictures as well.


Thanks slappy. Well, I can ride when I want for now, but there's a Sword of Damocles hanging over my head when it comes to having the money to do so, so I don't know how much longer I can keep on like this - so don't be too jealous! Maybe this summer, then I have problems to solve. But the Lake District is a massive part of why I moved up here. Fell in love with it on a walking holiday I did in 2012, and got the opportunity to move up here year before last. Glad I did, although I miss the LOFO rides and friends I had down London way.


The pictures - it's not down to any skill I have with a camera. I just point and snap. Can't go far wrong with scenery like that.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 25 March 2017, 10:30:12 am
How many miles has the hedgetrimmer done now then....been a while......im gonna guess at 25k since youve had it???
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 25 March 2017, 05:11:13 pm
First ride since last Autumn. Beautiful weather, 15 degrees in the afternoon. 125 miles in total on the FZS 600, to my favourite cafe, Castlewood Cafe, between Stafford and Uttoxeter.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JoeyMcEssex on 25 March 2017, 06:29:38 pm
Fairing yesterday and got round to fitting the Scorpion can today:
 it does sound nice in a quiet burbly kind of way. I may even post a pic now it looks nice enough  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 25 March 2017, 07:16:42 pm
Fairing yesterday and got round to fitting the Scorpion can today:
 it does sound nice in a quiet burbly kind of way. I may even post a pic now it looks nice enough  :lol

I love the scorpion cans. I'm thinking of getting rid of my akrapovic for one 🤔
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JoeyMcEssex on 25 March 2017, 07:33:47 pm
Son had an Akro on his Aprilia RS4 sounded kinda raspy to me and way too loud.
Mrs thinks the Scorpion is too loud but she is only worried about what neighbours think.

I just want to make sure the dozy car drivers in front of me hear me coming especially while filtering  :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 25 March 2017, 07:41:49 pm
Son had an Akro on his Aprilia RS4 sounded kinda raspy to me and way too loud.
Mrs thinks the Scorpion is too loud but she is only worried about what neighbours think.

I just want to make sure the dozy car drivers in front of me hear me coming especially while filtering  :rollin

Certainly doesn't sound raspy on the fz1 but I just like the look of the scorpion can better. The carbon fibre hex one with the red baffle looks the dogs doo dars.
I'd like the newer akra too but can't justify £500 just for looks, the missus would hang me haha
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: JoeyMcEssex on 25 March 2017, 08:07:15 pm
Yep know what you mean.
 I am running out of excuses for all the packages turning up since I got the Fazer in Feb.

But the Scorpion was genuinely £36 +postage so couldnt turn it down... or the Fairing at £70 or the viper seat at £60 or new fork seals and.... and ...Not forgetting the Michelin PR3/4s and I keep kidding myself on the Fazer cost me £550, musta spent another £3-400 on goodies.

Thank feck she isn't on the Forum  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 25 March 2017, 08:42:37 pm
Rode it :)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170325/4af308bbc52eec4682a7be626d15e2d5.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 25 March 2017, 08:44:42 pm
Bumped into a chap at Wasdale Head, who just recently picked up this boxeye, so I directed him to FOC-U. Seemed a decent sort, and happy enough with the bike.
You always find Fazers in the nicest places  :D


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8392_zpsu4lpcxrt.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8392_zpsu4lpcxrt.jpg.html)


And went a few other places too:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8402_zpsied94k7a.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8402_zpsied94k7a.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8409_zpstyekuyhg.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8409_zpstyekuyhg.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8417_zps3znw3p8n.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8417_zps3znw3p8n.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8420_zpsv0tuwzlb.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8420_zpsv0tuwzlb.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8426_zpsghe5c3go.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8426_zpsghe5c3go.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8453_zpsctjzljwg.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8453_zpsctjzljwg.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8456_zpsn4ahfbll.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8456_zpsn4ahfbll.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8458_zps3cm4zuqa.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8458_zps3cm4zuqa.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8460_zpsqg8mnq5q.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8460_zpsqg8mnq5q.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8462_zpsj7dcuqnj.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8462_zpsj7dcuqnj.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8463_zps3vugdfgi.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8463_zps3vugdfgi.jpg.html)


Supposed to be out with a couple of guys from another forum tomorrow. Guess where we're headed?  :rolleyes   :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 25 March 2017, 08:52:40 pm
Rode it :)


Mick, your picture is coming up foccin huge for me, can't see it all at once - can you resize it? Looks like a nice sunset though.


Good to see everyone making the best of the weather. The limited parking space at the Filling Station cafe in Keswick was full, and lots of bikes about generally. Surprisingly, wasn't otherwise too rammed in the Lake District today, although a fair few hill walkers with their cars parked up in all the usual spots.


How many miles has the hedgetrimmer done now then....been a while......im gonna guess at 25k since youve had it???


Have you been following me noggy?!  :eek  You're only about 1000 miles out - 26k since buying this one. Bike is now on 43k total.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mickvp on 25 March 2017, 08:56:00 pm
How's this?


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170325/4af308bbc52eec4682a7be626d15e2d5.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 25 March 2017, 08:58:07 pm
Much better  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 25 March 2017, 08:58:21 pm
Thats better

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MarkW on 25 March 2017, 09:04:15 pm
Great photos!


None to show here, was too busy riding  :lol
300 miles, West Midlands to Llangollen to see the aqueduct there, then on through to Dolgellau and back round to Welshpool, Shrewsbury, Kidderminster then home.


Great weather and my first ride on the Fazer Thou; very pleased with her, should have bought one years ago.
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Post by: fazersharp on 25 March 2017, 09:21:23 pm
Beautiful picture --- hope that you don't mind but I have had a fiddle
 
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Post by: mickvp on 25 March 2017, 09:25:10 pm
Don't mind at all mate, looks good :)
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Post by: tommyardin on 25 March 2017, 09:28:25 pm
Hope you don't mind mickvp, I had a fiddle with it to made it look a lot better I feel, :eek
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 25 March 2017, 09:40:56 pm
Hope you don't mind mickvp, I had a fiddle with it to made it look a lot better I feel, :eek


You must be feeling the wrong part  :lol
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 25 March 2017, 09:46:38 pm
Great photos!
None to show here, was too busy riding :lol
300 miles, West Midlands to Llangollen to see the aqueduct there, then on through to Dolgellau and back round to Welshpool, Shrewsbury, Kidderminster then home.


Great weather and my first ride on the Fazer Thou; very pleased with her, should have bought one years ago.


Well, I do try to incorporate a couple of roads that are purely for the riding, not the scenery, each time I go out. But obviously I don't stop on those ones  ;)
On these gnarly mountain routes, you can't give it any welly - too narrow, gravelly, generally dodgy, so you're going slow; so it's no hardship to stop for snaps quite often. But in Wales...ooooh yeah, cracking riding roads. Didn't stop so much myself when I rode a lot there  :evil
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Post by: fazersharp on 25 March 2017, 09:47:59 pm
I do confess I didnt go all the way and make it look perfect by changing it to a proper black one
 
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Post by: tommyardin on 25 March 2017, 10:04:23 pm
Hope you don't mind mickvp, I had a fiddle with it to made it look a lot better I feel, :eek


You must be feeling the wrong part  :lol
I know story of my life :'(
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Post by: mickvp on 25 March 2017, 10:05:38 pm
Hope you don't mind mickvp, I had a fiddle with it to made it look a lot better I feel, :eek

You seem to have edited out 400cc and made it much slower silver :lol
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Post by: tommyardin on 25 March 2017, 11:12:21 pm
WHAT! Didn't even know they made a 400,  just looked it up and surprise surprise they did.

I did a caliper clean today on my FZS 25cc today  :lol  I followed one of 'Del Boys Garage' videos that someone posted in another tread on here, I also found this video from the same guy, where he mentions that the bobbins on the front disks are meant to be able to rotate as it's a semi floating disk, mine certainly do not rotate so are they meant to rotate on the Fazer FZS 600?

Link to the video. 


! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4CDe5ARBSI#)
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 26 March 2017, 12:16:52 am

Thank feck she isn't on the Forum  :lol

I think that's a sentiment echoed by many of us on here haha
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 26 March 2017, 07:20:49 pm
Great photos!
None to show here, was too busy riding :lol
300 miles, West Midlands to Llangollen to see the aqueduct there, then on through to Dolgellau and back round to Welshpool, Shrewsbury, Kidderminster then home.


Great weather and my first ride on the Fazer Thou; very pleased with her, should have bought one years ago.


Well, I do try to incorporate a couple of roads that are purely for the riding, not the scenery, each time I go out. But obviously I don't stop on those ones  ;)
On these gnarly mountain routes, you can't give it any welly - too narrow, gravelly, generally dodgy, so you're going slow; so it's no hardship to stop for snaps quite often. But in Wales...ooooh yeah, cracking riding roads. Didn't stop so much myself when I rode a lot there  :evil


Well, definitely didn't stop for photos today. In company with a well-handled Ducati 1299, it was all I could do to keep him in sight! I think the ol' Fazer gave a good account of itself though, and got rid of those chicken strips nicely  :)
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Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 26 March 2017, 11:37:01 pm

Took the fairing off my Gen1 1000 and fibreglassed up the damage done by Storm Doris, its done but not pretty, but then again it is a work-a-day bike, for when the weathers not good, long trips or for when I just want to go fast. Going to re fit it next weekend.
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Post by: Graham53 on 27 March 2017, 08:36:22 pm
Changed oil and filters on both bikes after finally sorting the clutch basket on the 600 , 1000 being a pain in the arse again, I'm really starting to hate that bike or it hates me, then took the 600 to Protyre in Enfield for new boots, top service from the fitter there , proper cleaned all the wheels after fitting the tyres and cleaned up lube gunk off the sprocket and he was a nice bloke 👍🏻 👍🏻👍🏻 Then went on a 100 mile ride to bed in the tyres, home, maldon, Southend, London , back home WITH A BIG GRIN ON MY FACE  :) I'd forgotten how much fun the 600 was its been about 10 months since I last threw a leg over her, although suffering now with aching joints but well worth it, then looked at the 1000 and wished I'd never bought it  :'(
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Post by: MMCMME on 01 April 2017, 08:05:05 pm
MOTd this morning, no advisories at all :)

Realised I have only put 1800 miles on her since the last MOT though!  :o
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Post by: tommyardin on 02 April 2017, 02:45:32 pm

Thank feck she isn't on the Forum  :lol

I think that's a sentiment echoed by many of us on here haha


Sounds like no one likes Joey's Mrs  :eek
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Post by: JoeyMcEssex on 02 April 2017, 04:01:40 pm
I do but that,s because her dad and his twelvebore made me marry her  :rollin
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Post by: NorthWestern on 02 April 2017, 07:55:25 pm
Made some front wheel spacers after seeing grooves worn in the old ones from the bearing seals... popped new bearings and seals on for good measure.
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Post by: ptolemyx on 04 April 2017, 07:04:12 am
Not Today but last Sunday went to Hartland Quay Hill Climb:-
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Post by: Anquetil on 04 April 2017, 04:08:07 pm
Fitted a new choke cable and lubricated the choke linkage bar.
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Post by: slappy on 04 April 2017, 09:17:32 pm
Went for blast with a few soon to be ex workmates, called in at Squires on way back, place was full of Japanese cars for some meet, plus a ruddy dj playing some really shit music.
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Post by: GH600 on 05 April 2017, 08:20:35 pm

Took it for an MOT  & it went through no probs  :D
 
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Post by: tommyardin on 05 April 2017, 10:49:35 pm
Top Yoke was looking a bit tatty where keys have scuffed an arc into the paint finish, so removed yoke and sanded it down a good coat of etching primmer, two under coats, 3 colour base coats and two good clear lacquer coats. It was black but now it metallic silver, I painted the handle bar posts at the same time but kept the clamps black.


Also removed other two keys from the ignition key so should not happen again. :sun
   
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 05 April 2017, 11:08:20 pm
Top Yoke was looking a bit tatty where keys have scuffed an arc into the paint finish, so removed yoke and sanded it down a good coat of etching primmer, two under coats, 3 colour base coats and two good clear lacquer coats. It was black but now it metallic silver, I painted the handle bar posts at the same time but kept the clamps black.


Also removed other two keys from the ignition key so should not happen again. :sun
 

Great job Tommy. I use one of these to stop the scratches. Can be picked up online for about £5, really are quite handy
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Post by: tommyardin on 05 April 2017, 11:20:34 pm
Cheers for that Dude I rather like the look of that will have a look on evilBay see I can find one, not sure about a red on though might slow the old girl down. Lol!
In the mean time i found this soft rubber fob in my Man Drawer, so it will do until I can find a SILVER fob like the one you showed. :lol 
The problem was I had a few other keys, including Yale front door key, along with the ignition key and they were doing the damage.

 
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 06 April 2017, 07:33:32 am
Cheers for that Dude I rather like the look of that will have a look on evilBay see I can find one, not sure about a red on though might slow the old girl down. Lol!
In the mean time i found this soft rubber fob in my Man Drawer, so it will do until I can find a SILVER fob like the one you showed. :lol 
The problem was I had a few other keys, including Yale front door key, along with the ignition key and they were doing the damage.

Yeah I had a similar problem with my old bike hence the purchase. I now all 3 of my lock keys on there along side the ignition key. Then keep my house/car/garage Keys on a separate keyring in my pocket.seems to be a good system so far. I did try the whole single ignition key thing but found I kept leaving it in the bike haha so the £5 for the key sock thingy was well spent. Not sure I've ever seen a silver one though but that's probably because people with silver bikes don't like to look after them 😉
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Post by: Edmund on 06 April 2017, 10:15:57 pm
I've ordered one of these today, good idea.
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Post by: tommyardin on 06 April 2017, 10:53:11 pm
Cheers for that Dude I rather like the look of that will have a look on evilBay see I can find one, not sure about a red on though might slow the old girl down. Lol!
In the mean time i found this soft rubber fob in my Man Drawer, so it will do until I can find a SILVER fob like the one you showed. :lol 
The problem was I had a few other keys, including Yale front door key, along with the ignition key and they were doing the damage.

Yeah I had a similar problem with my old bike hence the purchase. I now all 3 of my lock keys on there along side the ignition key. Then keep my house/car/garage Keys on a separate keyring in my pocket.seems to be a good system so far. I did try the whole single ignition key thing but found I kept leaving it in the bike haha so the £5 for the key sock thingy was well spent. Not sure I've ever seen a silver one though but that's probably because people with silver bikes don't like to look after them 😉




Doh!
I bet they do make SILVER ones but the trouble is they are so fast its a job to spot them :lol
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Post by: celticdog on 07 April 2017, 01:45:14 am
In cas there's any doubt


Silver=quick
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Post by: NorthWestern on 07 April 2017, 09:39:42 pm
Fitted heated grips... just in time for summer, phew
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 07 April 2017, 09:51:44 pm
In cas there's any doubt


Silver=quick

White = quickest 😉
And my Abarth stickers add an extra 50bhp, that's not even factoring in gold wheels!
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Post by: unfazed on 07 April 2017, 10:56:38 pm
Changed both throttle cables on the 1000 today after noticing this last week when checking it to find out why the throttle was not very smooth.

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Post by: Dea-ville on 08 April 2017, 04:37:18 pm
Sprayed up my hugger to match black engine & swingarm paint.
(http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad35/Dee-ville/20170408_161459_zpstjvtuoda.jpg) (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/Dee-ville/media/20170408_161459_zpstjvtuoda.jpg.html)

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Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 09 April 2017, 05:12:56 pm
Left it in the Garage and went out on the Victory coz it was really sunny and warm.
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Post by: tommyardin on 09 April 2017, 10:14:30 pm
The right hand side top of my swing arm has has some marks/scuffs on it from the time i purchased that old girl (Fours years ago) so time to do something about it.


While I'm in that area off with the carbon look rear hugger (Power Bronze) and cut it down to make a carbon chain guard (Really pleased with it) and spray the top of the swing arm after striping off the rear peg hangers and rear master cylinder, then masking up and sanding down before spraying two coats etching primer, 2 coats grey undercoat, two coats of silver and two coats of clear lacquer. 
Again I am really chuffed with the finished job looks good, the paint I used is a really good match for the swingarm. I also gave the rear brake line loop and anchor point a touch of the blues.
Halfords paint is very good I am impressed with it, sprays nice and clean without spits and splatters and covers very well.


After all my work this morning headed off to Loomies in Hants probably 250 bikes there, ended up having a chat with a guy called Paul he had a 2 year old Buser, nice bloke, even if he does ride a suzuki  (Notice the lower case 's') not like a Fazer  :lol
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Post by: tommyardin on 09 April 2017, 10:23:34 pm
This is the paint I used on my swingarm it's a good match
I will do the chain guard side on Tuesday as it has a mark on it towards the rear.
I just noticed I have a preference for the left hand as my chicken strips are smaller on that side, I need some practice with my right hand, no you dirty buggers not that  :rolleyes , I'm evenly matched on that front :lol
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Post by: Dave48 on 10 April 2017, 07:26:12 am
Yesterday rode in company with about 100 other bikes on the annual Easter Egg Ride from Streetbike to Birmingham Childrens Hospital & Ronald Macdonald House (adjacent to hospital where relatives of sick children can stay).As usual the run was organised & marshalled by Bridgnorth Bikers & the Blood Bikers for this region.
A very hot day & heartwarming to see some of the children wheeled out by the nursing staff to watch us arrive(noisily of course!). Never seen so many Easter Eggs! Took friend pillion on the Fazer as its more comfortable for her than the Tracer :lol
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Post by: fatbloke62 on 10 April 2017, 05:44:29 pm
Took it for it's MOT today got a pass all good, I was a bit nervous though it was the first time on it since I came off in January
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Post by: slappy on 13 April 2017, 08:33:04 pm
Went out for a run with a couple of mates, taking in Hemsley and then on to Scarborough. Myself and Paul on the Gixxer both filled up at the same time when we set off, after 122 miles we stopped to fill up. I got 13. 2 litres in and he managed to squeeze in 8.72 litres, couldn't believe how economical on petrol the Gixxer is.
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Post by: Grahamm on 15 April 2017, 09:13:05 pm
As mentioned in another thread, finally got around to cleaning up the brake calipers and then took it out for a few miles to make sure everything worked ok (which it did!)

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Post by: dickturpin on 15 April 2017, 11:03:57 pm
Headers and radiator off for a damn good clean and polish!
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Post by: red98 on 16 April 2017, 12:56:50 pm
Collector box on my 600 has been blowing for a few weeks now , ive welded it up many times so nows the time to dig out the low milage downpipes I bought from a fellow foccer a few years ago and repaint them , wire brushed and sanded smooth and painted with halfords VHT.....they have come out a bit grey and not black as it says on the tin...look OK though......hung up in the garage to dry so all I have to do now is take the old ones off and fit new........cant see any problems there   ;)
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Post by: red98 on 16 April 2017, 05:56:28 pm
Removed old down pipes and fitted new ones...no problems....old ones not looking too good , been welded up a number of times before , might try again another day , good to have a spare set....
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Post by: mickvp on 16 April 2017, 06:00:16 pm
went on the scottish childrens charity easter egg run today. Soaked through and freezing but good fun. saw quite a few fazers at it as well.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 16 April 2017, 07:05:22 pm
Soaked through and freezing but good fun.


Does not compute.
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Post by: mickvp on 16 April 2017, 10:45:32 pm
I have aye once your wet your wet, then you can just crack on and have a laugh. When you stay in Scotland the rain is a fact of
Life :lol
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Post by: mickvp on 17 April 2017, 07:35:34 pm
Washed all the schmoo off the bike that it got on it yesterday. Then lubed up all the pegs and side stand as they were starting to get a bit crunchy.

New pads ordered for to fit later in the week :)
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Post by: slappy on 23 April 2017, 06:52:21 pm
Changed oil and filter, boring but necessary.
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Post by: MMCMME on 23 April 2017, 07:34:46 pm
300+ mile round trip of the North East/Scottish Border in aid of Northumbria Blood Bikes.

Cracking day out!
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Post by: Fazerider on 26 April 2017, 04:57:08 pm

Monday, I realised the back brake wasn’t going to get through the imminent MOT. In fact, I was surprised it passed last year, So I dismantled it, cleaned the corrosion out of the grooves and replaced the seals.
It was a bastard of a job to get the pistons back in as the dust seal kept trying to roll over and jam.


(https://s19.postimg.cc/meehdjulf/rear_brake_seals_and_pins.jpg)


Perhaps a suitable thickness washer would have allowed the pads to rest on the other side of the securing pins rather than in the deep trench they’d ground themselves, but I’d already gone to the expense of buying new ones.


Today, MOT day, I made the mistake of washing the bike before heading off to the test. The bike hates this and runs on 2 or 3 cylinders for the next 30 miles… at one point I wasn’t even sure it would get there.
Anyway, it scraped a pass: noisy exhaust, chain needs replacing and steering head bearings are slightly loose… poor show, but I’ve only had time to ride it rather than maintain it over the past year. Hopefully I’ll get the two important advisories attended to this weekend.
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Post by: Mike01 on 27 April 2017, 07:22:48 pm
Fitted a HP steering damper... Had to get a new torque wrench with low settings, 5nm lowest for one bolt!
Instructions for fitting had to be read a zillion times  :rollin
Why do they insist on gold parts  :'( 


Edit** just noticed the left securing point for the damper is fitted wrong.... Spacer and O ring should be below the gold part  :lol






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Post by: Shappaeye on 27 April 2017, 07:36:55 pm
Where did you get the low torque wrench from?
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Post by: Mike01 on 27 April 2017, 07:57:33 pm
Where did you get the low torque wrench from?


Got it from eBay, was quick delivery and it meant I did not have to go into town!
It's a Bergen, cheap enough and certified. It did not make a mess of the rubber O rings so I'm happy  :lol
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 29 April 2017, 06:37:30 pm
I've finally taken the plunge, and allowed myself to be dragged a bit further into the modern age  :eek  Bought a Garmin sat nav and bluetooth headset; loomed in the nav wiring today and fitted the headset to the helmet. Just got to pair everything up then go have a play to make sure I know what I'm doing with it. I only really want it to help find booked hotels and sort myself out if (when  :rolleyes ) I get lost, and the 'find fuel' thing might be handy; I'll still be using maps for actual exploring of certain areas I think. Bike has been serviced and had new tyres fitted. Just got to sort insurance, breakdown cover and get an MOT for it, and I'm all set for Spain at the end of next month  :D
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Post by: Fazerider on 30 April 2017, 09:02:05 pm

Took the swingarm and suspension off to replace the chain (endless), lube the linkages and replace the shock.
Also checked front sprocket alignment with the rear as I was a bit concerned about the wear rate on the inside edge of the sprocket… turned out to be spot on, so I guess the chain itself was the issue. Maybe not surprising since it’s done 54,000 miles.
Sadly, ran out of daylight thanks to the time it took to get things clean so will have to complete the job tomorrow.
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Post by: vinnyb on 30 April 2017, 09:19:57 pm

 54,000 miles from a chain? Bloody hell you must have looked after that. What replacement shock are you fitting?
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Post by: Fazerider on 30 April 2017, 11:55:19 pm
The Scottoiler and lots of average speed cameras on my commute does wonders for chain life... though it was on its last legs.
The shock is kebab19's R6 mod... had the parts for ages, just haven't had the time to fit it 'til now.
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Post by: mtread on 01 May 2017, 12:29:07 pm
Hedgetrimmer - have a look at MyRoute. Combines maps with Garmin/TomTom. Best of both worlds.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 01 May 2017, 12:39:34 pm
Hedgetrimmer - have a look at MyRoute. Combines maps with Garmin/TomTom. Best of both worlds.


Someone told me that trying to use other route planning/map systems with Garmin, rather than Garmin's own system, can be a proper pain.


What I like about the Michelin maps is that scenic routes are highlighted, and it tells you which are toll routes. For example, whilst researching routes for my trip, it seems lots of people headed for the Picos just let sat nav and maps sites choose their route for them, but if you look at the Michelin maps, they show a more scenic coastal route that stays off of motorways and main roads, that I wouldn't have known about had I used 'tech' systems to plan.
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Post by: unfazed on 07 May 2017, 09:50:45 am
Not today but last Friday night. Over the last 2 weeks I Had issues with a bit of hesitation/surging low in the rev range on the replacement carbs (replaced due to a sticking shaft between carbs 1 and 2) and was getting progressively worse  Decide to change the TPS as these were the classic symptoms of a dodgy TPS.
Pulled out my old Carbs yesterday from the spares press removed the TPS and replaced the one currently on the bike with it.
The one on my old carbs was a modified DR400 Suzuki one.
What a difference, running like a clock while marshaling a charity cycle run yesterday :woot
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Post by: kitcrazy on 07 May 2017, 10:36:43 am
New boots for mine yesterday
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Post by: robbo on 07 May 2017, 04:07:43 pm
What did you go for Mel?.Will renew mine this month.
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 09 May 2017, 02:44:29 pm
Finally removed my front sprocket cover. Found out I have a 15t front sprocket and that my speedohealer has been set wrong the entire time I've had the bike!! It was set at -16.7 when it should have been -10.8 so not sure if that means it was reading fast or slow but seeing asome it affects the odometer too I was guess that's why it seems like I don't get many miles to a tank of fuel? I may have been getting more than I thought?
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Post by: nobrakes on 10 May 2017, 03:14:04 pm
Fitted led indicators :)  Turned into a bit of a pain because the inline indicator resistors i bought were crap, so i got an led relay and they now work a treat.



How do you manage to hold the spacers/adapters in place?


Just ordered 4x spacers http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turn-Signals-indicator-Adapter-spacers-For-Motorcycle-98-03-YAMAHA-FZ600-Fazer-/131530405137?hash=item1e9fd2b511:g:YuAAAOSwrklVcrFt&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turn-Signals-indicator-Adapter-spacers-For-Motorcycle-98-03-YAMAHA-FZ600-Fazer-/131530405137?hash=item1e9fd2b511:g:YuAAAOSwrklVcrFt&vxp=mtr)
But not sure how to attach them
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Post by: jimjenko on 10 May 2017, 10:29:42 pm
Fitted led indicators :)  Turned into a bit of a pain because the inline indicator resistors i bought were crap, so i got an led relay and they now work a treat.



How do you manage to hold the spacers/adapters in place?


Just ordered 4x spacers [url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turn-Signals-indicator-Adapter-spacers-For-Motorcycle-98-03-YAMAHA-FZ600-Fazer-/131530405137?hash=item1e9fd2b511:g:YuAAAOSwrklVcrFt&vxp=mtr[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turn-Signals-indicator-Adapter-spacers-For-Motorcycle-98-03-YAMAHA-FZ600-Fazer-/131530405137?hash=item1e9fd2b511:g:YuAAAOSwrklVcrFt&vxp=mtr[/url])
But not sure how to attach them


I fitted them both sides of the fairing, so used 2 per indicator
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Post by: slimwilly on 15 May 2017, 07:30:12 pm
Took it round Donnington race track , two days , 5 races, it rode amazingly, the best fun you can have on a bike, had R1s and r6s behind me :lol

for the facebookers
https://www.facebook.com/d4ni.wils0n/videos/10212846914557624/?pnref=story (https://www.facebook.com/d4ni.wils0n/videos/10212846914557624/?pnref=story)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: vinnyb on 15 May 2017, 07:42:31 pm
Replaced the original orange H4s and sidelights with Ring +130s and blue 5w bulbs, they look a nice bright white now. I need to take it out in the dark sometime to see how well they work.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilninggas on 21 May 2017, 07:39:05 pm
Took my FZ1 green laning on salisbury plain  :eek

very slidey, very muddy in places. barely keep up with my mate on his triumph tiger. a lot of fun though.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Chris on 23 May 2017, 10:55:41 pm
Stunning day so took it for a run.

(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s104/bailachris/IMG_2919.jpg) (http://s150.photobucket.com/user/bailachris/media/IMG_2919.jpg.html)

(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s104/bailachris/IMG_2925.jpg) (http://s150.photobucket.com/user/bailachris/media/IMG_2925.jpg.html)

(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s104/bailachris/IMG_2929.jpg) (http://s150.photobucket.com/user/bailachris/media/IMG_2929.jpg.html)

Chris
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: GH600 on 25 May 2017, 07:07:05 pm
Henstridge Airfield last night  :D (http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy145/KUANTAN15/18595622_1656623364365359_2659549043556303731_o_zpsmzpwjl2h.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: GH600 on 25 May 2017, 07:10:03 pm

Another Fazer there as well, anyone on here ?(http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy145/KUANTAN15/18620700_183275972198359_6667144421519985819_o_zpszn4izvod.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 25 May 2017, 11:53:51 pm
nice pics dude
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 26 May 2017, 02:43:18 pm
started slowly taking off the bits i added on "exhaust,hugger,,carbon dipped panels,rear shock"  swivel chair coming in very handy with my leg in a cast,,tis gonna be a long few weeks  :rolleyes
(http://i1382.photobucket.com/albums/ah248/fazerfzr/20170526_132415_zpsiuyymtvb.jpg) (http://s1382.photobucket.com/user/fazerfzr/media/20170526_132415_zpsiuyymtvb.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 26 May 2017, 02:46:17 pm
A shame such a sweet looking bike got damaged. Love the gold touches on it. Hope your healing goes well and doesn't take too long Downey.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: GH600 on 26 May 2017, 03:02:00 pm
nice pics dude
  :)  Pictures come from a couple of photographers that put them on the Henstridge biker blast facebook page & their happy for you to download any .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 26 May 2017, 04:17:03 pm
Test pack for Spain next week:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8716_zpszcymy0aj.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8716_zpszcymy0aj.jpg.html)


Just got to rig up drive from the output shaft and add a tail rotor... :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dickturpin on 26 May 2017, 05:21:28 pm
Don't you like rear topboxes or panniers?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 26 May 2017, 05:41:09 pm
No, not really. I'm a tart you see, and don't like all those racks and stuff on the bike. And, worse than that, I'm a lazy tart, cos I can't be bothered fitting it all before a tour, then taking it off after. And I'm a tight lazy tart, cos I won't shell out for all that stuff  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 26 May 2017, 06:35:14 pm
I think the big umbrella is overdoing it, why not just buy one of those little collapsible ones :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 26 May 2017, 06:41:59 pm



I think the big umbrella is overdoing it, why not just buy one of those little collapsible ones :)


I think you missed my little joke (such as it was :rolleyes ) slappy:


Just got to rig up drive from the output shaft and add a tail rotor... :lol


Funny thing is, I have today gone and grabbed the umbrella from the car and put it with my bike luggage - and it is a wee bit smaller!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 26 May 2017, 07:24:24 pm
well safe travels,,bike is looking well,,plenty of pics  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 26 May 2017, 10:07:30 pm
This, after 19 years.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 01 June 2017, 11:09:41 pm
Rode it in some quite nice places:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8792_zpsucypmbt5.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8792_zpsucypmbt5.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8812_zpspfvtgszz.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8812_zpspfvtgszz.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8816_zpseujzuqmv.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8816_zpseujzuqmv.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8828_zpsiufcqcgd.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8828_zpsiufcqcgd.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8837_zpswrbrujkx.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8837_zpswrbrujkx.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8840_zpsrewo8gqu.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8840_zpsrewo8gqu.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8848_zpsszguvmhb.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8848_zpsszguvmhb.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8852_zpsr84cbpks.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8852_zpsr84cbpks.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8854_zpsn5pgtnjh.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8854_zpsn5pgtnjh.jpg.html)


 :sun
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 02 June 2017, 02:30:00 pm
Fantastic pictures..safe travels
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 02 June 2017, 06:06:27 pm
Fantastic pictures..safe travels



Thanks downey, all good so far. More of the same today:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8888_zps6g98fibk.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8888_zps6g98fibk.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8892_zps5dp4xgku.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8892_zps5dp4xgku.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8890_zpsejf9id4y.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8890_zpsejf9id4y.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8900_zps5mdgh9u1.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8900_zps5mdgh9u1.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8904_zpsewgjirj5.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8904_zpsewgjirj5.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8915_zpsfskogker.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8915_zpsfskogker.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8958_zpsxtcjucsj.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8958_zpsxtcjucsj.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8967_zpsux7rnw8t.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8967_zpsux7rnw8t.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8970_zpspfdw1oun.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8970_zpspfdw1oun.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8988_zpsnioiseih.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8988_zpsnioiseih.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN8989_zpslg4kpasn.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN8989_zpslg4kpasn.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 02 June 2017, 06:31:37 pm

Have a good trip a d hope the weather holds good for you. I should be heading to Europe with herself on the 10th July taking in an Andre Rieu in Maastricth
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 02 June 2017, 07:03:49 pm
Excellent pics Hedgetrimmer, thanks for posting. You are definitely the photo meister.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Skippernick on 02 June 2017, 07:15:08 pm
Nice pics Nick, although you appear to have lost some luggage in the second set of photos :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: vinnyb on 03 June 2017, 01:54:01 pm

This, after 19 years.
It's high mileage now :'( When are you buying a new one?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 03 June 2017, 07:24:36 pm
Gave the fazer a quick check over in readyness for the "lofo's jolly boys outing" tommorow.....chain adjusted and lubed , check tyre pressures , rears a bit low on tread but ok , check oil level, spot on as usual.......havn't washed it for a while and dont have enough time now so I expect a few comments tomorrow   :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 03 June 2017, 09:30:01 pm
Gave the fazer a quick check over in readyness for the "lofo's jolly boys outing" tommorow.....chain adjusted and lubed , check tyre pressures , rears a bit low on tread but ok , check oil level, spot on as usual.......havn't washed it for a while and dont have enough time now so I expect a few comments tomorrow   :rolleyes


There won't be any comments, for fear of their own bikes getting the "red98 MOT"  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: celticbiker on 03 June 2017, 09:48:45 pm
Well, while it's not exiting or sexy, I put new tyres on today.
In the normal scheme of things I wouldn't have posted this but it's the first time I have used a manual tyre changing machine.
I bought one of these Dirty pro tyre changers  (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331888486303?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)earlier this week
Excellent piece of kit. Changed and balanced both tyres in less than 15 minutes. What with 3 rears and 2 fronts/ year on the bike and the motorhome and the UFWD, when I think of the money I could have saved over the years. :'(


(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/xf8AAOSwOVpXapxC/s-l1600.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 03 June 2017, 11:09:02 pm

This, after 19 years.
It's high mileage now :'( When are you buying a new one?
I would tomorrow if they still made them
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: pilninggas on 04 June 2017, 08:56:50 pm
Well, while it's not exiting or sexy, I put new tyres on today.
In the normal scheme of things I wouldn't have posted this but it's the first time I have used a manual tyre changing machine.
I bought one of these Dirty pro tyre changers  ([url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331888486303?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT[/url])earlier this week
Excellent piece of kit. Changed and balanced both tyres in less than 15 minutes. What with 3 rears and 2 fronts/ year on the bike and the motorhome and the UFWD, when I think of the money I could have saved over the years. :'(


([url]http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/xf8AAOSwOVpXapxC/s-l1600.jpg[/url])


quite fancy one of those myself.

did you use one of the recommended alloy wheel bars with it [with the polymer special end fittings]? or just tyre levers?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 05 June 2017, 06:42:39 pm
Left the Picos de Europa today:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9144_zpsczfelwkl.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9144_zpsczfelwkl.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9147_zps3jib77yu.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9147_zps3jib77yu.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9157_zpsmvld2h6x.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9157_zpsmvld2h6x.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9160_zpsx8eokvbb.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9160_zpsx8eokvbb.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9164_zpst0reeeb7.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9164_zpst0reeeb7.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9166_zpst1kmn15z.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9166_zpst1kmn15z.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9171_zpsrkxmjotu.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9171_zpsrkxmjotu.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9173_zpsdnp0dubt.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9173_zpsdnp0dubt.jpg.html)


Now in Pamplona (and already seen bull-fighting on the telly), a day in the city tomorrow, then off to the Pyrenees.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 05 June 2017, 08:30:46 pm
Nowt coz I'm in magaluf!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 05 June 2017, 09:08:33 pm
Nowt coz I'm in magaluf!!


Without it? What a waste!  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 06 June 2017, 12:34:35 pm
breathtaking photos ,just unreal :thumbup   
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 07 June 2017, 09:16:01 am
Not with , but for.....just bought 2 fairing infil panels for my boxeye as i have two broken lugs on my old ones ......a bargain at £12 posted    :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: steve 10562cc on 07 June 2017, 03:28:41 pm
Just collected new fairing r/hand infill panel and r/hand radiator trim. to put right the damage the previous owner did at the TT 2 years ago still having palpitations of the wallet all £367 of them. knew I had to spend about that when I bought it so shouldn't moan. Impressed with the service though fairing had to come from japan only took 10 days from order to collection.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: steve 10562cc on 08 June 2017, 08:54:07 pm

Fitted the new fairing to my gen 2 foccing pig of a job could strip and refit the fairing on my old GSXR in a third of the time,  It's not the best thought out bike for maintenance, but to give it it's do easy to do an oil change you don't even burn the back of your hand on the down pipes removing the old oil filter. 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 08 June 2017, 11:24:49 pm
Last two days has been N260 and other cracking roads in the Pyrenees:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9226_zpsapzlt5nq.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9226_zpsapzlt5nq.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9241_zpsqdimu9el.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9241_zpsqdimu9el.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9245_zpsz6y0riza.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9245_zpsz6y0riza.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9255_zpssscxmixq.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9255_zpssscxmixq.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9262_zpsmnl333ib.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9262_zpsmnl333ib.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9265_zpsyhlmlrgh.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9265_zpsyhlmlrgh.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9285_zpshuvkghic.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9285_zpshuvkghic.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9290_zps1oxfbsha.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9290_zps1oxfbsha.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9293_zpsxpxdpv4l.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9293_zpsxpxdpv4l.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9296_zpskbcgckwt.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9296_zpskbcgckwt.jpg.html)


Moo


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9304_zpsr3qinthb.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9304_zpsr3qinthb.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9316_zpsu03x37kt.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9316_zpsu03x37kt.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9319_zpszw4hfzbf.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9319_zpszw4hfzbf.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9325_zpsxdamhxbc.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9325_zpsxdamhxbc.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9332_zpsevreoztl.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9332_zpsevreoztl.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9333_zps6bnaumwh.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9333_zps6bnaumwh.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9335_zps7grijs5o.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9335_zps7grijs5o.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9344_zpszabcgpaa.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9344_zpszabcgpaa.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9345_zpsmvenzcfp.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9345_zpsmvenzcfp.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 10 June 2017, 01:11:01 pm
Got a new Bridgestone T30 rear from Russ' Tyres in Portsmouth and had fun scrubbing it in :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 10 June 2017, 05:43:38 pm
Fitted new headlight and fairing infil panels to my boxeye , both rattling like mad due to loose/ worn bulb holders and broken lugs.....nice and quiet now   :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 10 June 2017, 06:04:38 pm
MOT'd - passed as usual.  :D
Found out that over the last 12 months I'd only done 4000 miles - gutted as the year before I'd covered nearly 10K. Not as much as some peeps I know.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 13 June 2017, 06:39:09 am
Re-newed the mighty thou's insurance and ordered a set of michelins , an expensive day so as a reward I went for a 50 mile blast around the oxfordshire countryside   :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazer99 on 13 June 2017, 07:17:10 am
Re-newed the mighty thou's insurance and ordered a set of michelins , an expensive day so as a reward I went for a 50 mile blast around the oxfordshire countryside   :)

and a well earned reward that is  :lol the wife wouldn't understand that but thats because she isn't a biker  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mrMoog on 14 June 2017, 08:55:18 pm
Stunning day so took it for a run.

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Chris


I really do like the look of a belly pan on the Frazer, these pics give me a good idea of how mine would look with one. Seen them on eBay but scared to take the plunge in case it's rubbish quality.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 16 June 2017, 12:09:20 pm
Took it for its MOT.

Passed with the usual advisory for the headset bearings being notchy :thumbup

One of these years I'll have to get together the money to get them replaced... :/
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 16 June 2017, 06:51:51 pm
Took her for a good belting. Front end still getting very light at high speed though so really need to get my suspension set up properly. I don't suppose anyone knows of a good place to get that done in the North Lincolnshire or South Yorkshire area?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: steve 10562cc on 16 June 2017, 07:54:50 pm
Started to digging the footings out for the wife's new conservatory which is what it cost me to get the FZ1. The foocing ends I will go too, to get another bike. Long soak in a Radox bath is called for.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 18 June 2017, 09:59:59 am
 :D   Mmmmmmmmmm . almost too good to use   :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: nellyt5 on 18 June 2017, 07:55:41 pm

today I swapped my stock fz8 levers for some nice shorty ones from my mates mt07, yes straight swap no issues

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 18 June 2017, 10:15:30 pm
:D   Mmmmmmmmmm . almost too good to use   :D










been out this evening scrubbing in the new pr2's 82 miles on some twisty A roads......i forgot how good these tyres are , old ones were well past their  best , should of replaced them miles ago , great ride tonight , confidence fully restored......think i'll do the same tomorrow  evening  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 19 June 2017, 04:22:12 pm
Washed off 18 day's worth of baked-on bugs and shite. I think some of the bugs are now permanent features of the paintwork  :\


Got too hot and sweaty, polishing will have to wait until tomorrow.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 19 June 2017, 06:32:42 pm
Went down to Southsea and had a swim in the sea, was lovely and warm after the initial get the testicles wet.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 19 June 2017, 07:07:56 pm
Did the bike run ok in the sea, Tommy?  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 19 June 2017, 11:43:57 pm
Went down to Southsea and had a swim in the sea, was lovely and warm after the initial get the testicles wet.

At least they've fixed the Eastney sewage pumping station and extended the outfall now.

The old joke was that you didn't swim in the Solent at Portsmouth, you just went through the motions... ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Robbie8666 on 20 June 2017, 08:25:57 am
Went down to Southsea and had a swim in the sea, was lovely and warm after the initial get the testicles wet.

At least they've fixed the Eastney sewage pumping station and extended the outfall now.

The old joke was that you didn't swim in the Solent at Portsmouth, you just went through the motions... ;)
is that in the naturist part of the beach?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 20 June 2017, 10:27:24 am
Did the bike run ok in the sea, Tommy?  :lol


Hiya Hedge,
First time i have ridden the bike for about 6 or 7 weeks, although I was away for a couple of weeks.
Been having trouble with my wrists (No rude comments thank you tommyardon and all that)

I was self employed brickie most of my working life, 70 now, and I now suffer with what has been classed as 'Impact and Rotation Damage' basically the joints in my wrists have worn out, Using breakers, swinging pic-akes, bricklaying and general hard manual work, the medics want to do bone fusion that will stop the pain issue but will limit me in other areas (Back to the tommyardon now :guitar ) but have decided against fusion at least for the foreseeable future.
Anyway it's been great to be out on the Fazer for the last few days.
The Old Girl has not been started in at least 5 weeks, so full of confidence summer jacket on (Not a white Feminine one like some very slim Fazer owners wear I hasten to add) Bucket on my head, boots and gloves on and I head out to the shed, no choke, no touching of the throttle,quick poke of the button and she burst into life couple of quick blips on the twist-grip and she settled to rhythmical purr.
It has been great to be back on the Fazer I have probably done 200 odd miles in the last 3 days, down to the beach (That's your initial question answered Hedge)
and generally squirting around. Took her up to high speeds a few times in fact I did 65 mph twice both at the same time :lol :stop  [/size]
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 20 June 2017, 10:36:09 am
Went down to Southsea and had a swim in the sea, was lovely and warm after the initial get the testicles wet.

At least they've fixed the Eastney sewage pumping station and extended the outfall now.

The old joke was that you didn't swim in the Solent at Portsmouth, you just went through the motions... ;)


Yeah! I heard they had a few problems there a few years back, but a lot of work has been done to the system and now the beaches have a good report, the sea yesterday was mill pool calm and absolutely crystal clear was great to swim in, once you got over the initial chill of getting your balls chilled. Sunday was manic down there hardly a spot on the beach, so I went down yesterday and was great plenty of room.   
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 20 June 2017, 10:43:59 am
Went down to Southsea and had a swim in the sea, was lovely and warm after the initial get the testicles wet.

At least they've fixed the Eastney sewage pumping station and extended the outfall now.

The old joke was that you didn't swim in the Solent at Portsmouth, you just went through the motions... ;)
is that in the naturist part of the beach?


Hi Robbie,
Yeah! that's the best part of the Southsea beach,  it's unusual not to find a spot on that beach unless it is a really really busy day, as I said in an earlier reply it was jammed packed full on Sunday, but yesterday being back to a normal working day it was fine. no sun tan lines on me. :eek :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Robbie8666 on 20 June 2017, 10:56:27 am
Went down to Southsea and had a swim in the sea, was lovely and warm after the initial get the testicles wet.

At least they've fixed the Eastney sewage pumping station and extended the outfall now.

The old joke was that you didn't swim in the Solent at Portsmouth, you just went through the motions... ;)

not been to that part of the beach for a couple of years, since an nurse friend of mine was living down here in fact , but as weathers good again may just put a towel in my top box so if I feel like it after work can just drop down there!
 
is that in the naturist part of the beach?


Hi Robbie,
Yeah! that's the best part of the Southsea beach,  it's unusual not to find a spot on that beach unless it is a really really busy day, as I said in an earlier reply it was jammed packed full on Sunday, but yesterday being back to a normal working day it was fine. no sun tan lines on me. :eek :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 20 June 2017, 11:02:02 am

I was self employed brickie most of my working life -- swinging pic-akes,
 


What kind of a brick layer are you !!!

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 20 June 2017, 05:40:28 pm
Took the bike for a front break rebuild and chain and sprocket when I got to the garage there drilling the swing arm because one of the adjusters has snapped and if they can't get it out I'll have to buy another swing arm ffs not happy.😠
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 20 June 2017, 06:32:13 pm
Took the bike for a front break rebuild and chain and sprocket when I got to the garage there drilling the swing arm because one of the adjusters has snapped and if they can't get it out I'll have to buy another swing arm ffs not happy.😠


I've got a swing arm Mel if you need to go down that road. Bought it as I had a seized adjuster on mine but managed to free it off.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 20 June 2017, 07:21:31 pm

I was self employed brickie most of my working life -- swinging pic-akes,
 


What kind of a brick layer are you !!!



A retired one with no tan lines,  :eek
Wouldn't work for you Sharpie at 10 stone the sun would shine right through you  :rollin :rollin :rollin


Anyway Sharpie how are things up at the Manor? all well I hope.  :)


I was self employed nearly all my life, if you don't get the bricks down you don't get paid, and at one time (12 years) ran my own company 'Redtherm Builders Limited' had 13 guys working for me, we did everything from the ground works to the wiring, I had couple of Spreads (Plasters) on full time, a Chippie a Sparkie, and a Plumber and we all used to muck in if there was no plastering or wiring to do they all mucked in with the manual stuff and everyone got paid a full week, if they did not want to muck in they got paid for the days they worked at their trade, the beginning of a new build there aint no plastering to do or wiring and very little plumbing, the system I had very soon sorted out the chaff from the wheat.
In the end I had 13 brilliant guys working full time for me and I looked after them and they in turn looked after me.
I always paid about 12 -15 quid a day more than most and the guys were loyal. Back then a good trowel commanded £80 a day I would pay them £95, seems funny to think of that now as a good trowel commands £200 a day, I was getting £180 a day 3 years ago when I retired.
Seems strange a manual trades person with the earning capacity of 52K a year.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 20 June 2017, 07:48:32 pm
Finished the cleaning job, topped up the oil (overfilled it and had to drain some again  :rolleyes ); it used about 300ml on the Euro tour. Then a bimble around The Lakes in what it appears will be the last of the dry, sunny weather here for a few days. Actually, it was quite pleasant today, not too hot.


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9826_zpsjqy79hfb.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9826_zpsjqy79hfb.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9827_zpsslsz6nxh.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9827_zpsslsz6nxh.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9828_zpsqpo7nvre.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9828_zpsqpo7nvre.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 20 June 2017, 07:52:56 pm
Anyway back on topic:
I went out on the Fazer today up to Whitehill near Bordon in Hampshire and collected a paraplegic guy and drove him to the hospital for a dental appointment, I hasten to add that I drove him in his disability van with a tail lift and not on the back of the Fazer. After returning him back home and making him a cuppa I shot of back to the beach to top up my tan.
The Fazer behaved well, and, with all the work I did on the suspension over last winter my chicken strips are now down 10mm on the rear, and I still feel confident I shall lose them completely.   
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 21 June 2017, 11:49:30 am
Do fazer1000s burn oil then?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 21 June 2017, 11:57:50 am
They would if they got any  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 21 June 2017, 12:08:05 pm
Do fazer1000s burn oil then?


Not really. I have always found they use a little if caned. Nothing like the old FZR EXUP's though. But maybe it was also something to do with the heat? Dunno.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 21 June 2017, 12:18:53 pm
Properly embarrassed myself this morning!
Playing with a Focus ST along the country lanes on the way in to work, all pretty friendly.
Got into town on a dual carriageway and stopped at some traffic lights. I was in the left hand lane behind an old duffer in a Rover and the ST was in the right, at the front of the queue. He moved over and beckoned me so I filtered in front of the old guy. Then the lights turned green and I dumped the clutch a bit too sharply. The front wheel came up, I shut off, slammed back down which banged it into second without the clutch so it totally bogged down, wobbled and slowly crawled away. I could actually hear the bloke laughing at me!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kgjersda on 21 June 2017, 01:25:56 pm
Properly embarrassed myself this morning!
Playing with a Focus ST along the country lanes on the way in to work, all pretty friendly.
Got into town on a dual carriageway and stopped at some traffic lights. I was in the left hand lane behind an old duffer in a Rover and the ST was in the right, at the front of the queue. He moved over and beckoned me so I filtered in front of the old guy. Then the lights turned green and I dumped the clutch a bit too sharply. The front wheel came up, I shut off, slammed back down which banged it into second without the clutch so it totally bogged down, wobbled and slowly crawled away. I could actually hear the bloke laughing at me!


Haha, thanks for the laugh!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 21 June 2017, 07:15:08 pm
Finally fitted downpipes

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: celticdog on 21 June 2017, 09:07:39 pm
Looking good midden,  :pokefun I see your hero blobs are still intact!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 21 June 2017, 09:23:38 pm
Looking good midden,  :pokefun I see your hero blobs are still intact!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 21 June 2017, 10:31:24 pm
Finally fitted downpipes


Am I missing something, where are the foccing downpipes then.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 21 June 2017, 10:33:32 pm
Looking good midden,  :pokefun I see your hero blobs are still intact!


Ahh! there they are 2 posts later
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 21 June 2017, 10:36:36 pm
Looking good midden,  :pokefun I see your hero blobs are still intact!


I removed my Hero Blobs AKA Chicken Nipples as I found they stopped my elbows touching down. He he he  :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 21 June 2017, 11:14:25 pm
Looking good midden,  :pokefun I see your hero blobs are still intact!


I removed my Hero Blobs AKA Chicken Nipples as I found they stopped my elbows touching down. He he he  :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin

Yeah but come on Tom you don't need them on there anyways. At your age your testicles must touch the floor in a corner before the hero blobs do  :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 21 June 2017, 11:15:09 pm
Looking good midden,  :pokefun I see your hero blobs are still intact!


Ahh! there they are 2 posts later
I loaded all 3 together, or so I thought ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 21 June 2017, 11:17:13 pm
This evening, thinking it would be cooler by then  :rolleyes , went to:


Lanercost Priory:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9837_zpsfqchl6rv.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9837_zpsfqchl6rv.jpg.html)


Hadrian's Wall:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9843_zpsxxvaayk5.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9843_zpsxxvaayk5.jpg.html)


And at Birdoswald:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9845_zpsqaygruem.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9845_zpsqaygruem.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9854_zpss5pzwgxl.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9854_zpss5pzwgxl.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9857_zpsvczjj1oz.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9857_zpsvczjj1oz.jpg.html)


Then up to the Hartside to cool off a bit, where I did see:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9862_zpsl2elk75k.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9862_zpsl2elk75k.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9866_zpsfeaqr3tu.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9866_zpsfeaqr3tu.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9869_zpstokd9kyv.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9869_zpstokd9kyv.jpg.html)


(inb4  :stop , cars!)


Then Solway Firth at Port Carlisle:


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9873_zpsjjrvn6jz.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9873_zpsjjrvn6jz.jpg.html)


(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9880_zpsfczwpvdp.jpg) (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9880_zpsfczwpvdp.jpg.html)


Where the foccin midgies were hungry.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 21 June 2017, 11:27:48 pm
Looking good midden,  :pokefun I see your hero blobs are still intact!


Ahh! there they are 2 posts later
I loaded all 3 together, or so I thought ;)
I bet it was that celticdog messing with your posts hes like that  :rolleyes :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 21 June 2017, 11:41:40 pm
Looking good midden,  :pokefun I see your hero blobs are still intact!


Ahh! there they are 2 posts later
I loaded all 3 together, or so I thought ;)
I bet it was that celticdog messing with your posts hes like that  :rolleyes :lol :lol :lol
Yeah put him down and turn him into cat food
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: celticdog on 22 June 2017, 07:25:49 am
Looking good midden,  :pokefun I see your hero blobs are still intact!


Ahh! there they are 2 posts later
I loaded all 3 together, or so I thought ;)
I bet it was that celticdog messing with your posts hes like that  :rolleyes :lol :lol :lol
Yeah put him down and turn him into cat food


cat food!  :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 22 June 2017, 08:08:24 am
This evening, thinking it would be cooler by then  :rolleyes , went to:


Lanercost Priory:


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9837_zpsfqchl6rv.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9837_zpsfqchl6rv.jpg.html[/url])


Hadrian's Wall:


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9843_zpsxxvaayk5.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9843_zpsxxvaayk5.jpg.html[/url])


And at Birdoswald:


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9845_zpsqaygruem.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9845_zpsqaygruem.jpg.html[/url])


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9854_zpss5pzwgxl.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9854_zpss5pzwgxl.jpg.html[/url])


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9857_zpsvczjj1oz.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9857_zpsvczjj1oz.jpg.html[/url])


Then up to the Hartside to cool off a bit, where I did see:


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9862_zpsl2elk75k.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9862_zpsl2elk75k.jpg.html[/url])


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9866_zpsfeaqr3tu.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9866_zpsfeaqr3tu.jpg.html[/url])


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9869_zpstokd9kyv.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9869_zpstokd9kyv.jpg.html[/url])


(inb4  :stop , cars!)


Then Solway Firth at Port Carlisle:


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9873_zpsjjrvn6jz.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9873_zpsjjrvn6jz.jpg.html[/url])


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9880_zpsfczwpvdp.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9880_zpsfczwpvdp.jpg.html[/url])


Where the foccin midgies were hungry.



Love the pictures of the old Fords, I had a mk2 1600E for a for a few years.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: nordboy on 22 June 2017, 08:08:59 am
Well yesterday now.


Noticed a real flat spot on my thou while on a ride out last week, and there has been a rattle from the bike which I traced back to the exup. So, got back and attempted a 'service' on the exup (great link on Pats page). The lower cable had snapped  :(


So, ordered the replacement slinky from Wemoto. Arrived the next day, brilliant service. So, yesterday was spent attempting to change the cables. The more I looked at what had to be done, the more I got a bit worried. I have very few mechanical skills.


Anyway, searched everywhere for a 'guide' but just had to go for it  :eek  [size=78%]eeeekk!!![/size]


Just over an hour later, the new cables were all linked up and time for a test ride. Smooth acceleration all the way through the rev range, no rattle. Bloody amazed, but I think I managed it!!!! Well chuffed with myself (and my lad whose slightly smaller hands were a god send linking up the cables to the servo)


I think I'll leave it for a few rides now, then get back into the exup and check that the cables etc are all ok. I'm assuming that if I hadn't linked them up correctly that I'd really feel it while on a ride?


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dickturpin on 22 June 2017, 09:14:32 am
Always good to hear a success story :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 22 June 2017, 09:20:47 am
Looking good midden,  :pokefun I see your hero blobs are still intact!


I removed my Hero Blobs AKA Chicken Nipples as I found they stopped my elbows touching down. He he he  :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin

Yeah but come on Tom you don't need them on there anyways. At your age your testicles must touch the floor in a corner before the hero blobs do  :rollin :rollin :rollin


imagine the excitment of rounfing a corner screaming I'M ON BLOB
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 22 June 2017, 10:25:44 am
This evening, thinking it would be cooler by then  :rolleyes , went to:


Lanercost Priory:


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9837_zpsfqchl6rv.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9837_zpsfqchl6rv.jpg.html[/url])


Hadrian's Wall:


([url]http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b550/nicknicklxs/DSCN9843_zpsxxvaayk5.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/nicknicklxs/media/DSCN9843_zpsxxvaayk5.jpg.html[/url])


And at Birdoswald:


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Then up to the Hartside to cool off a bit, where I did see:


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(inb4  :stop , cars!)


Then Solway Firth at Port Carlisle:


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Where the foccin midgies were hungry.



Love the pictures of the old Fords, I had a mk2 1600E for a for a few years.



That Hadrian was a lazy cnut he stated the job just got foundation finished and got the superstructure up a couple of feet and quit the lazy bastard.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 22 June 2017, 10:27:29 am
Looking good midden,  :pokefun I see your hero blobs are still intact!


I removed my Hero Blobs AKA Chicken Nipples as I found they stopped my elbows touching down. He he he  :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin

Yeah but come on Tom you don't need them on there anyways. At your age your testicles must touch the floor in a corner before the hero blobs do  :rollin :rollin :rollin
Yeah but only two of them  :eek :eek 
I have a very nice tight pair of balls I will have you know, and I should know I check then enough.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 22 June 2017, 11:22:28 am
The old joke was that you didn't swim in the Solent at Portsmouth, you just went through the motions... ;)
is that in the naturist part of the beach?

It's at that end.

Many (many!) years ago I had a job at the Geography Department of Portsmouth Polytechnic (as was) and they had an aerial photograph of Portsea Island.

From the Eastney side (by Fort Cumberland) you could see this long brown plume coming from the outfall and drifting west all the way past Southsea beach...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 22 June 2017, 01:43:51 pm
Sailed through mot with the obligatory once a year worn tyre advise  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 24 June 2017, 06:36:42 pm
Replaced It!! Picking a fresh one up tomorrow with just 17k on the clock...

Not sure what to do with my current one, sell as is or parts. It's never let me down but is now sitting on 98500 miles and looks it. R1 forks, bmw s1000 shock, r1 rear wheel with no torque arm...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 26 June 2017, 10:15:13 pm
was bored so started to tidy up the front end, forks need to come off ,,sourced forks ,brake disc and lights locally and am gonna try and make use of an old damaged nose fairing i had lying around, im trying to straighten the damaged stay that holds the lights but its a big ask,,anyone here have one they would part with ???  need a set of clocks also,,cheers guys
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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Lord_D on 28 June 2017, 10:24:35 am
Just picked up my first Yamaha and first Fazer (Gen 1 thou), with full Ohlins internals front and rear shock.

I need to set proper sag all round and get things right, but even backing off the rear preload and a couple of clicks less compression front and rear has already made a difference for my style/taste.

Happy days.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MMCMME on 30 June 2017, 04:17:14 pm
Bike just clocked over 30k so thought I would give the valves a check.

Ordered a few shims which arrived today.

Also ordered new stainless exhaust studs (gona be such a laugh trying to remove old ones), new coolant and some shiney Simoniz engine enamel, may as well do the whole lot while she's in bits!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 02 July 2017, 06:17:45 pm
Changed the oil and took the rear wheel in for a new tyre. Another Euro trip imminent methinks  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 03 July 2017, 01:24:59 am
Changed the oil and took the rear wheel in for a new tyre. Another Euro trip imminent methinks  :)


Saturday for me  :) oh wait a minute,[size=78%] let the heavens open [/size] :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: midden on 04 July 2017, 09:00:50 pm
Changed the oil and took the rear wheel in for a new tyre. Another Euro trip imminent methinks  :)


Saturday for me  :) oh wait a minute,[size=78%] let the heavens open [/size] :rolleyes
See youve now booked friday, attempting to get ahead of me ;)  lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 07 July 2017, 07:04:44 pm
Washed and polished the old girl and went for a blast to the beach.
Beautiful day nice and warm not a cloud in the sky at the beach spent the afternoon reading my kindle in the sun.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 09 July 2017, 05:16:15 pm
polished my downpipes and put the exhaust and rear pegs back on just waiting on a set of handlebars to arrive "758 ultralows" keen to see how they feel,,also waiting on my front wheel to be repaired ,,clocks and stay for holding the lights on the way from italy, had my old original fairing plastic welded and painted so its starting to come together  :D ,,couldnt bring myself to let it go,,,not with a years tax anyway  :lol
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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: MMCMME on 09 July 2017, 06:07:03 pm
Finally have her all back together  :D

Valves shimmed, plugs changed, coolant changed, exhaust studs drilled out and replaced with stainless, front of engine painted and a general clean of all areas I cant normally get to.

Throttle body sync tomorrow!

Before and after pics! Not perfect but much better than before :)


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 10 July 2017, 02:49:45 am
I wanted to finally get the clutch cable adjusted, only to find that, to remove the airbox (which you need to do to get to the adjuster after you've taken all the slack out on the one by the clutch lever), you've got to undo an Allen bolt which is about 6" in from the nearest available point, but you've only got a 4" Allen Key to do it! :(

So I said screw it and went out for a nice ride from Portsmouth, up through World's End, along the A32 and Morestead Road to Winchester, then back along the A272 to Loomies, only to find that I'd arrived about 5 minutes after they closed.

Oh well, it was a great ride and, even though I'd not had the chance to do much similar riding for ages, I wasn't too rusty :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 10 July 2017, 06:06:10 am
Went for a blast down to the coast Sunday afternoon, spent a couple of hours on the beach reading my kindle, ridiculously busy, I think there were more people there than there were pebbles.
Quick thrash back home, engine nice and hot so did an oil drain and new filter. Need to purchase some oil today to refill the old girl.
To be honest the oil that came out was pretty clean with about 3.5 to 4K on it.


Heard lots on here from different guys about oils, some say that there are some cheaper options out there from lesser known companies, but, I think I will pay premium prices and stick to what I have always used 'Shell Advance' motor cycle oil fully synthetic.
Even if it is not any better than cheaper options it gives me confidence knowing it is a premium oil.


Monday morning now, shit nights sleep, serves me right it was self inflicted as a group of 8 of us went to the Madhuban Tandoori Restaurant in Liss last night and sampled their delicious fare, well more than sampled pigged out is more accurate, not forgetting their delicious Cobra lager. So the upshot is for me at least is 'Do not over eat on spicy food a few hours before bedtime.


Well at least I am up early to put my fly fishing tackle in my van, my Son and I are off to try catch a few trout at Meon Springs Fly Fishery today.


Get oil on way home and replenish the old girl. Take a bike ride to Loomies tonight to grab a coffee and chat with some guys about all sorts of shite and look at the bikes.


Sounds like a good day to me.   
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 12 July 2017, 07:08:26 pm
Had her back on the dyno. Full custom map this time. Purring like a kitten now.
Also booked her in for some new boots next week. Gonna try out the Pirellis this time 🤔
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 17 July 2017, 06:42:09 am
Changed the oil and filter  and topped up the coolant on the mighty thou , temp warning light came on the other day , first time thats happened , coolant was a little low and a bit discoloured , not been changed since I painted thd engine a while back , think ill drain , flush and refill for peace of mind  ;)
 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 17 July 2017, 08:34:15 am
A 175mile  breakfast run for me yesterday taking in Surrey, Sussex and Kent. Breakfast at The Ranch in Wingham, and very nice it was too.All done on one tank,so obviously wasn't going fast enough. :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 17 July 2017, 07:35:10 pm
You got a 600 aswell as the thou ROBBO     :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 17 July 2017, 08:44:02 pm
I know, I couldn't believe it 176.5 and the light is not on. Admittedly I did make the effort to squeeze in  the last litre or so when I filled up, which I don't normally bother with :lol .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 17 July 2017, 09:30:25 pm
Yeh . Been doing that myself  lately.....just dribbling it in to the brim , makes a big difference to tank range and also upsets the cagers waiting to use the pump   :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 17 July 2017, 09:34:55 pm
Riding home from work today on my trusty 600 chains making a bit of a racket , on the centre stand and check adjustment , looked ok but found on hell of a tight spot , slackened it off a bit and is now running smooth......cheap chain , DID next time   :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 17 July 2017, 09:59:45 pm
One 10 mm bolt on gear change and a few allen screws its worth just checking the sprocket nut if the chain set was making a lot of noise, just as a precaution, 20 minutes off and on again, as against engine strip down and a shed full of expense if its gone tits up down there
   
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 17 July 2017, 10:06:48 pm
One 10 mm bolt on gear change and a few allen screws its worth just checking the sprocket nut if the chain set was making a lot of noise, just as a precaution, 20 minutes off and on again, as against engine strip down and a shed full of expense if its gone tits up down there
   
If its clean enough in there you can actually see the nut if you lay on your back with a torch - or at least you can see if its on- like this
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 17 July 2017, 10:33:00 pm
Thats excatly what I did FAZERSHARP .....not surprisingly mine is nowhere near as clean as yours , doing a bit of maintenance on the mighty thou at the moment , want to finish that before I fit new chain and sprockets to the 600 , hopefully the small adjustment will do for now.....


been an expensive few months , new jacket , boots , helmet , tyres and service items for the thou and now I need new c&s for the 600 and the tyres are looking past their best.. :\ .......need to get out more and get my monies worth  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 17 July 2017, 11:14:42 pm
Thats excatly what I did FAZERSHARP .....not surprisingly mine is nowhere near as clean as yours , doing a bit of maintenance on the mighty thou at the moment , want to finish that before I fit new chain and sprockets to the 600 , hopefully the small adjustment will do for now.....


been an expensive few months , new jacket , boots , helmet , tyres and service items for the thou and now I need new c&s for the 600 and the tyres are looking past their best.. :\ .......need to get out more and get my monies worth  :thumbup
The picture challenge is still waiting -- race you
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: lew600fazer on 18 July 2017, 07:22:00 am

New rear tyre being fitted this morning PR4, front still good and that is after 12500 kms/7800miles.There was still a bit of life left in the rear, okay bit flat down the middle but plenty on the important bits. It was just about legal but got pulled by the Gendarmes and was given the choice either €200 fine or new tyre. Tyres are not cheap in France this rear is costing me €180 fitted ouch!!!!

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Jbizzle on 18 July 2017, 12:20:23 pm
Replaced It!! Picking a fresh one up tomorrow with just 17k on the clock...

Not sure what to do with my current one, sell as is or parts. It's never let me down but is now sitting on 98500 miles and looks it. R1 forks, bmw s1000 shock, r1 rear wheel with no torque arm...


Is there a guide to the R1 front end conversion?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 18 July 2017, 09:31:58 pm
I finally got an extension Allen Key long enough to get at that one annoying bolt on the Airbox so I could remove it just to adjust the clutch cable (bloody stupid design!)

I had also planned on checking the air filter, only to find that whilst 5 of the 6 bolts would come undone easily enough, number 6 would not move and I ended up stripping the grooves on the bolt head when I tried too hard :(

I couldn't be bothered to get the Dremel and put a new groove in the head, so I decided to give the adjusted clutch cable a test by going around the block.

70 miles counts as "around the block", doesn't it? :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: downey on 18 July 2017, 09:33:34 pm
got a few miles in the sunshine ,,enjoying the renthal bars so far feels very nimble,also dropped it to the shop to have the fork seals replaced on the new forks ,yes thats a crutch strapped to the side of it  :lol 
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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Millietant on 19 July 2017, 09:03:20 pm
Prepped Liz's Thou for its MOT - new Pilot Road 4 for the rear, brake overhaul (all 3 calipers), took apart, cleaned & greased all shock linkages, fitted R6 shock and dog bones (with temp 2.5mm spacers for the too mount), cleaned lubed and adjusted the chain and lubed everything in sight (and out of sight). Then decided to change the oil and filter while I was on with cleaning the engine - and finally gave the whole bike a clean and polish.


She looks good for a 16yr old bike.

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 20 July 2017, 12:18:39 am
Just back from a trip around Northern France, Belgium, Holland, 12 days 1560 miles later 2 up fully loaded and my trusty 88000 mile Fazer 600 didn't miss a beat even when pushed fully loaded on a few Motorways.  :woot
Took in Mont St Michel, Beach in Granville, (watching a 12 metre high tide come in was interesting) the Musee Somme 1916 in Albert, wild traffic and blocked roads due to accidents in Belgium (glad I was on the bike, even rode down the wrong way down a slip road when everything was stopped dead due to a second accident on the detour route  :eek ) and finally made it to our goal, an Andre Rieu concert in Maastricht. :) Left my camera in the Hotel when we left for the concert  :'(
Yes, Belgium does have the worst signage and road system in europe, but once you know it then it is not an issue. :rolleyes
No sat nav used just a map in the tank bag, but did resort to the GPs in my phone to get out of Mons in Belgium after being there for over an hour when 4 exit routes were blocked due to accidents. Saw later in the news it took 4 hours to clear the accidents and another hour to clear the traffic back log.
Only rain we got was the crappy drizzle/fog from Cardiff to Carnew when heading for the 2:45am ferry home from in Pembroke,(sorry Fraser, but thought better of calling to your house after midnight  :D ) which added half an hour to the journey time from Dover. The trip was Cork, Rosslare, Cherburg, Ducey (4 nights), Albert (2 nights), Valkenburg (4 Nights), Calais, Dover, Pembroke, Rosslare, Cork.
Need to spend more time in Albert to visit the memorials, Museum took nearly 3 hours to walk around. A very emotional experience and we will be returning for the 100 year anniversary. Even more emotional for my wife whose Grandfather died in Salonica just 4 months before the war ended.
Pictures are:
the bunch of flowers for my wife Ellen  :lol
Before and after the war pictures of the village of Poziers taken in the museum  :(
The concertin full swing  :)
and
finally my trusty steed and Ellen after our 660 mile return journey in 24 hours.  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 20 July 2017, 05:56:06 pm
Had her booked in for some new tyres this morning and wouldn't ya know.... pissing down but not liking to let people down i went for it anyway.
Had the rear spin up on me at 50mph on the way homr which made my rear twitch bit other than that it was smooth sailing. Not planning on scrubbing in new tyres in the rain again though
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: vinnyb on 20 July 2017, 06:53:20 pm

Had her booked in for some new tyres this morning and wouldn't ya know.... pissing down but not liking to let people down i went for it anyway.
Had the rear spin up on me at 50mph on the way homr which made my rear twitch bit other than that it was smooth sailing. Not planning on scrubbing in new tyres in the rain again though
:eek Back in April '96 I  was picking up my first brand new bike, a 1200 Bandit and it started to snow just as I left the dealer, less than a mile down the road someone in a car pulled out in front of me, brand new tyres, brand new brakes and a brand new bike in the snow, that was a memorable few seconds  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 23 July 2017, 05:31:55 pm
Balanced the carbs on the mighty thou....well I was going to but conected the gauges and all was spot on    :D


i noticed before i started that the hoses on the gauges were a bit perished and brittle so i zooomed upto to the local garden centre which also has a" pond life centre" and bought 3m of  4mm tubing for a grand total of £2.97.... bargain  :thumbup


went for blue as i know carb balancing can be a really  slooooooooooow process    :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 23 July 2017, 06:18:34 pm
Turned 89000 miles on the 600 today  :) running like a clock.
Overtook a CB1300, an SP2 and a Haybusa on a roundabout,  the R1200GS that was with me also passed them, the Haybusa managed to pass the R1200GS on the straight bit, but could not catch me before the next long left sweeping slip road   :lol When we stopped a mile later at the end of the run we were on, they were impressed with the handling of the "1000", the look of shock when I told them it was a 600 was priceless.  :lol They were none to happy being passed by the R1200GS either :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 28 July 2017, 06:37:59 pm
3 hours spent washing and polishing it, chain cleaned and lubed, oil topped up (only needed a sip after the last Euro tour). 3 foccin hours! Oooh, my back!  :'(


Tis very shiny though  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 29 July 2017, 10:15:14 am
breakfast at loomies with the mighty thou....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 29 July 2017, 03:47:55 pm
breakfast at loomies with the mighty thou....


Needs more bacon.
Did the bike sit opposite you?  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 29 July 2017, 06:56:23 pm
breakfast at loomies with the mighty thou....


What Loomies is that? Not the one in Hampshire at West Meon is it?
If it was I would have not been happy as their brekkies are usually much bigger than that.


I love their Cheesy Bacon Chips, also their Loomies Chips (Ordinary chips and sweet potato chips mixed together)
and the portions are good.
Anyway I am sat at home and now dribbling thinking about all that cholesterol that could be coursing through my arteries! Mmmmmmm.




What did I do with my Fazer today? New plugs and tightened up the HT to cap leads, as I took her out for a blast out on Thursday and she bogged down for a millisecond when I wound her open. New plugs as stated and took a trip to Loomies in West Meon late this morning for a cuppa tea and a test run, all seems well.


There seemed to be a Suzuki day going on, Big Suzuki marquee with guys test ridding a variety of Suzuki's from Loomies bike park (Noticed I never mentioned the term Car Park)


Left Loomies took a quick blast back towards Petersfield and home, noticed in my mirror about a mile after leaving Loomies a big black naked bike, dunno what it was 
following me, so I gave the Fazer some beans and lost him along the A272, got out onto the A3 North bound at Petersfield and traffic was a bit hectic with cars in both lanes and no one going to move over and the black naked caught up (We are now only doing about 70) I could hear him behind me blipping his throttle, so first opportunity i was into the the slow lane and giving it beans up the inside, he did not follow to start with but then joined me. Just after Ham Barn roundabout he went by me, I could tell he was not comfortable and he almost instantly took the next turning off which just happened to be my turning as well. Well, now we are back on the twisties, he slowed and waved me by, I stopped about a mile down the road and waited for him but he never showed I think he turned round and went back the way he came.

FAZER = 1

Big Black Naked = 0

He certainly had me on the straight power wise, but small balls! LOL!     
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 29 July 2017, 07:21:09 pm
Yep , loomies west meon , brekkie was good , fried slice is hiding lots........suzuki boys were there when I was , test rides very popular , not for me though......ive got a FAZER  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 29 July 2017, 09:39:24 pm
Yep , loomies west meon , brekkie was good , fried slice is hiding lots........suzuki boys were there when I was , test rides very popular , not for me though......ive got a FAZER  ;)




Same as that  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 30 July 2017, 04:48:51 pm
Although the roads were wet first thing, todays brekkie run notched up 210 miles around Kent and Sussex. Took the time to dribble in the last litre of fuel and clocked 182.4 before the light came on, whereas normally that happens around the 160 mark. Need to get out and give it a good clean before sorting out my camping stuff for next weeks trip to Cornwall. Proper job.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 30 July 2017, 04:51:48 pm
Shame we couldn't have met up robbo.have a good trip mate
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 30 July 2017, 04:55:42 pm
Mel,
If you can get Friday off, bung your marquee on the bike and come with us.Two days of live bands and beer,come home Sunday.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 30 July 2017, 05:29:40 pm
Sounds great mate but I've got to work this weekend unfortunately but then have a week off. Have a good one mate and don't drink to much. :thumbup 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 30 July 2017, 05:45:50 pm
Ok Mel, no worries. I'll leave the pints of wine to someone else :rollin :rollin .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 30 July 2017, 06:50:31 pm
 :lol  Robbo, seeing at Kitcrazy can't make it, ask him if he'll lend you his 4 man tent. It packs up really small and compact  :rolleyes :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 30 July 2017, 09:12:03 pm
Oh, the one that fits in a bum bag you mean.They're so popular they've sold out...............thank goodness  :lol .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 30 July 2017, 09:35:33 pm
Piss takers  :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dickturpin on 30 July 2017, 10:47:03 pm
Ventured into new territory for me... removed the forks...changed the oil and reassembled including dropping them down slightly in the clamps. Was helped by a Haynes manual and previous posts on here keeping me right!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazerider on 31 July 2017, 01:52:03 pm

Arse! Dropped it this morning when putting it on the centrestand.
The surface was sloping away from me which always makes it awkward, full tank of fuel too making it a bit more top heavy. By the time I realised it was going over there was foc all I could do about it.
RH mirror snapped off and indicator pushed through the fairing, plus a scrape to the tank. Plus something in my back gave a twinge so doubtless I'll be feeling that properly tomorrow. :'(
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 31 July 2017, 05:30:58 pm

Arse! Dropped it this morning when putting it on the centrestand.
The surface was sloping away from me which always makes it awkward, full tank of fuel too making it a bit more top heavy. By the time I realised it was going over there was foc all I could do about it.
RH mirror snapped off and indicator pushed through the fairing, plus a scrape to the tank. Plus something in my back gave a twinge so doubtless I'll be feeling that properly tomorrow. :'(

Bludy hell yiur about the 3rd foccer to have dropped their bike on as many weeks. Think I might leave mine in the garage for a week. Not to mention the price of mirrors and indicators is gonna go through the roof haha

Joking aside I hope ya get it sorted and aren't too broken in the morning 👍
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Post by: Fazerider on 31 July 2017, 06:34:39 pm

Arse! Dropped it this morning when putting it on the centrestand.
The surface was sloping away from me which always makes it awkward, full tank of fuel too making it a bit more top heavy. By the time I realised it was going over there was foc all I could do about it.
RH mirror snapped off and indicator pushed through the fairing, plus a scrape to the tank. Plus something in my back gave a twinge so doubtless I'll be feeling that properly tomorrow. :'(

Bludy hell yiur about the 3rd foccer to have dropped their bike on as many weeks. Think I might leave mine in the garage for a week. Not to mention the price of mirrors and indicators is gonna go through the roof haha

Joking aside I hope ya get it sorted and aren't too broken in the morning 👍

It was just a moment's carelessness this morning, must be the 5th time I've dropped it while standing next to it… as opposed to once while actually riding. Still, I suppose that only averages out at about once every 3 years or 30-odd thousand miles.
Ordered a replacement mirror from M&P as soon as I got too work… riding on the motorway without one on the RHS is nerve-wracking!
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Post by: Shappaeye on 01 August 2017, 07:27:45 pm
I decided to check my rear brake pads and see if they needed changing...



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Post by: red98 on 01 August 2017, 08:17:08 pm
 :eek  Naughty step for you  :eek
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Post by: Nemesis on 02 August 2017, 01:50:01 am
Shappaeye, you,ll get a few more miles out of those so long as you don't use em,  :lol, Fazerider I feel for you, twice I,ve nearly dropped mine lack of experience the bike is just as dangerous stood still than moving, I,ve learnt a lot this last couple of months, never try reversing whilst on bike and side stand doesn't like anything other than 100% horizontal. hope you get it fixed soon as and enjoy rest of the summer
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Post by: fazersharp on 02 August 2017, 12:25:03 pm
I have dropped mine whilst wheeling it -me by the right hand side and lost balance and went down on the left. Since then whenever I am wheeling it around I always have it leaning on or torwards me and never completely upright.
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Post by: robbo on 02 August 2017, 03:29:16 pm
That could be a new thread.....What side do you stand when wheeling your bike. I would only feel comfortable pushing a bike whilst on the left side. Standing to the right just seems so wrong. It also means you have to reach over and flip the sidestand with your hand.
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Post by: slappy on 02 August 2017, 03:41:27 pm
I always move the bike about by holding handlebar with left hand and the grab handle with my right hand, obviously from the left hand side of the bike.
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Post by: dazza on 02 August 2017, 05:31:57 pm
Replaced the rear wheel bearings on the thou.
It was all going swimmingly until the bearing broke apart while drifting it out on the disc side leaving the outer race wedged inside the hub.
Took it to my brother's workshop and he fabricated a drift with a lip on it so it would fit behind the gap made before it all went tits up.
New bearings fitted and ready to ride......when it stops raining.
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Post by: fazersharp on 02 August 2017, 07:27:02 pm
That could be a new thread.....What side do you stand when wheeling your bike. I would only feel comfortable pushing a bike whilst on the left side. Standing to the right just seems so wrong. It also means you have to reach over and flip the sidestand with your hand.
Yeh sorry I got that the wrong way around. I was on the left and it went over to the right
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Post by: robbo on 02 August 2017, 09:40:43 pm
Hi fazersharp,
Your account just got me thinking about tasks we all take for granted, but in fact do differently. Just like wheeling a bike from whichever side is comfortable to the individual. Which side do you get on a bike.For me it's the left,but when you watch pit crew readying the bike for their rider, some jump on from the right others the left. I'm right handed but would fire a rifle or use a bow and arrow left handed..I'd shovel left handed as well, my right hand nearer the blade rather than on the handle. Just got me thinking that's all.
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Post by: fazersharp on 02 August 2017, 10:22:16 pm
Hi fazersharp,
Your account just got me thinking about tasks we all take for granted, but in fact do differently. Just like wheeling a bike from whichever side is comfortable to the individual. Which side do you get on a bike.For me it's the left,but when you watch pit crew readying the bike for their rider, some jump on from the right others the left. I'm right handed but would fire a rifle or use a bow and arrow left handed..I'd shovel left handed as well, my right hand nearer the blade rather than on the handle. Just got me thinking that's all.
Get on from the left
Shoot with my right hand finger on the trigger
dig with my right hand at the handle and my left at the blade - stand the the left of the shovel
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Post by: tommyardin on 02 August 2017, 10:53:40 pm
Hi fazersharp,
Your account just got me thinking about tasks we all take for granted, but in fact do differently. Just like wheeling a bike from whichever side is comfortable to the individual. Which side do you get on a bike.For me it's the left,but when you watch pit crew readying the bike for their rider, some jump on from the right others the left. I'm right handed but would fire a rifle or use a bow and arrow left handed..I'd shovel left handed as well, my right hand nearer the blade rather than on the handle. Just got me thinking that's all.
Get on from the left
Shoot with my right hand finger on the trigger
dig with my right hand at the handle and my left at the blade - stand the the left of the shovel


That's masturbation for you Sharpie  :eek
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Post by: Grahamm on 03 August 2017, 12:48:36 pm
That could be a new thread.....What side do you stand when wheeling your bike.

I stand on the left because that feels comfortable and natural.

I'm wondering if it's a right-handed/ left-handed thing?

Any lefties find it easier to stand on the right?
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Post by: mr self destruct on 03 August 2017, 01:13:16 pm
That could be a new thread.....What side do you stand when wheeling your bike.

I stand on the left because that feels comfortable and natural.

I'm wondering if it's a right-handed/ left-handed thing?

Any lefties find it easier to stand on the right?


I did ask my instructor about this, me being a lefties and all, but he said stand on the left as that's where the side stand is.
FYI I shoot right-handed because I used to shoot my dad's muzzle loaders and you get a face full of fire else.
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Post by: robbo on 03 August 2017, 07:22:38 pm
Gave the thou a wash and polish, made difficult by the frequent showers. Cleaned and lubed the chain, then loaded her up with the camping gear for an early start tomorrow for couple of nights in Cornwall at the Calstock Rally. Plenty of bands and plenty of beer, with a great ride there and back. Forecast for that area is decent as well. Happy days.
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Post by: robbo on 06 August 2017, 07:29:14 pm
Had an excellent weekend,stayed dry the wholetime. Brilliant thrash home as less on the road than on Friday.Due to the much lower light pollution in that area, was able to watch the International Spacestation on its orbit. The bands and beer were as good as expected, with the headlining rockabilly band going down a storm.The bike never missed a beat and is now awaiting its next challenge, which will be the Bol d'Or in September.
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Post by: dazza on 06 August 2017, 07:37:13 pm
Good one Robbo. I took my Fazer out today for a good old blast. Been using it to commute lately so been quite sedate. Not today  :)  Forgot how fast and capable these machines are and came to the conclusion that as much as the MT10 is a blast to ride. If I could only have one bike.....It would have to be the Fazer. 8)
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Post by: fazersharp on 09 August 2017, 11:15:58 am
Nuffing - just nuffing today or yesterday or the week before that, I am sick of the rain -oh and if the weather dose manage to string together a couple of hours of dryness I am needed elsewhere   :'(   
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Post by: mr self destruct on 09 August 2017, 01:46:58 pm
Gave up. That's what I did with my Fazer today.  :'(
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Post by: dazza on 09 August 2017, 04:59:13 pm
Rode it home from Stratford in terrential rain. Probably up there with the worst conditions I've ever ridden in and couldn't wait to get off the motorway.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 10 August 2017, 06:46:21 pm
Replaced front pads, as one pad was nearly down to the metal. All the rest still had a fair bit left, annoyingly. No sticking pistons though. Bought rears for when I get around to it.
Now have front brakes that want to throw me over the bars again  :)
Blatted down to The Lakes for a breakfast butty.
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Post by: NorthWestern on 10 August 2017, 07:26:58 pm
Bought an r1 rear wheel, calipers and hanger... going to fit it to my new fazer.
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Post by: sandi on 11 August 2017, 12:30:07 pm
Yesterday snapped the clutch wire, just before leaving a group meet, just sat on the bike and pulled the clutch to engage in first and *snap*. Felt really bad to go home with the bus, but that meant I could have a beer or three before leaving.

Today went to the local Yamaha dealership and ordered a replacement.

After work will go back to the bike and use a clutch repair kit to get it running, to get it to my parking, as it's a lot more secure compared to the place I left it yesterday.
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Post by: YamFazFan on 11 August 2017, 04:54:10 pm
M.O.T this afternoon. Passed :thumbup
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Post by: rlkat on 12 August 2017, 06:58:56 pm
Fitted a Fenda Extender. Rode my new Fazer from Sheffield to back home in East Lothian. A bit wet around Newcastle but lovely further north. Did a few spurts of "camchain tensioner maintenance' (I believe that's the phrase)  :) I will be doing more of it, now and again. Discovered an annoying buzz/vibration between 5900 & 6500 revs, which equates to cuising at 70 (plus or minus). Solution: cruise at 80  :lol   Got home and washed my bike.

(http://i.imgur.com/tJI9Equ.jpg)
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Post by: fazersharp on 12 August 2017, 09:14:01 pm
Ride safe man (rlkat )- but do you have any bends on your route  :pokefun
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Post by: fazersharp on 12 August 2017, 09:24:42 pm
Finally a few hours of dry weather  :sun Only had to go near the start button and it started up saying - "What the FOC --- where have you been"
I think we both needed that  ;)
The western lawns at Sharp hall need cutting but that will just have to wait
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Post by: rlkat on 12 August 2017, 09:25:01 pm
Ride safe man (rlkat )- but do you have any bends on your route  :pokefun

Not many bends. It was mainly A1 just to get back home.
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Post by: fazersharp on 12 August 2017, 09:29:31 pm
Ride safe man (rlkat )- but do you have any bends on your route  :pokefun

Not many bends. It was mainly A1 just to get back home.
Sorry I misunderstood your post  :o (beer ) I now see that its new for you and you rode it home (in the rain at that ) --- its the last owner that never had any bends on his route.
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Post by: vinnyb on 12 August 2017, 09:54:51 pm
 No he wouldn't have left chicken strips on his tyres, he knew his bike inside out.  :rollin
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Post by: Grahamm on 14 August 2017, 01:21:59 am
Swapped the hooked front sprocket for a new one and the chain makes a *lot* less noise now! Still was a bugger of a job trying to get the rear axle back through the wheel and took multiple attemps :(

Also changed the oil and filter, found I had insufficient oil in the 5l container, so had to buy some more, then discovered that somehow I'd overfilled it, so had to drain some out and refill until the level was right!
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Post by: fazersharp on 15 August 2017, 10:58:28 pm
Went out for a sunset ride - lots of wheat harvesting going on making loads of dust float across the road. Yes the first one was helped by photoshop but that is what was happening across the path.
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 18 August 2017, 07:51:35 am
Followed Sharpies lead and went for a ride in the country. Was a good little blat but my harrowing fuel consumption lead to an early return home
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Post by: Fazerider on 20 August 2017, 06:25:09 pm
Changed the oil and filter after discovering that I'd last done it 8000 miles ago.
Filthy black muck out, nice fresh pink 10W40 in. I don't suppose it'll make the rattly old thing sound any quieter, but it'll hopefully keep it going until I can find a replacement. (Engine, that is... no plans to get rid of the Fazer.)
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Post by: Fazer99 on 20 August 2017, 08:14:01 pm
Had to properly say goodbye to my beautiful red beast by signing the paperwork as I had full conformation that it was a complete write off after the crash I had on 3rd of July due to some FOCCING asshole pulling out in front of me and slamming his brakes on. I have now bought a new bike however it's not a  :faz  as I couldn't afford the insurance for the FZS1000 as all my no claims bonuses are on hold until he finally admits fault, I can't see why he shouldn't as the is video evidence and 3 witness statements all stating he was driving like a twat any way long story short I bought a 2000 reg Honda VFR800FI (pre VTEC).
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Post by: downey on 20 August 2017, 08:18:26 pm
hope u werent injured ,,foccing idiot ,very lucky u had a camera rolling ,well wear with the new bike
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Post by: Fazer99 on 20 August 2017, 08:39:48 pm
I was quite lucky as no bones broken but was it a fair bit of pain though. Loving the new bike but can't help feel a bit like I'm cheating on Yamaha as I've only really owned Yamaha's until now (I don't count the fling I had with a cheap Chinese 125 as it was in for repairs more than I actually got to ride it  :lol )
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Post by: gicut58 on 20 August 2017, 09:02:15 pm
Not today, but last week, went to Scotland on the bike.

Stayed with family in Nairn. Did Bealach Na Ba, 2 distilleries (Glen Morangie, Dornoch Firth, and Glen Moray, Elgin), Kinlochewe Service Station (Applecross Pass??) Loch Ness, Fort Augustus and Urquhart Castle, Bruar Falls, the A9 roadworks and some sh*** weather.
The only thing I regret  was not getting to Dunnet Head and JOG. Still, a reason to go again.

Arse fine, neck ache a killer, riding south on the A1 yesterday I've never driven so far leaning 30' into a crosswind......
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Post by: unfazed on 20 August 2017, 10:02:35 pm
Thats a place I haven't been since early April 1979. At the time we followed the snow plough up in a hired MK2 Escort  :)
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Post by: unfazed on 20 August 2017, 10:09:38 pm
Caught Downey browsing the Harleys shop in M&P yesterday  :lol
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Post by: downey on 20 August 2017, 11:05:25 pm
thats not me ,,i have much more hair than that person  :lol
 
Besides its not gay if you only look...is it ?
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Post by: agricola on 22 August 2017, 09:21:00 pm
Ragged mine around Donington Park
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Post by: Fazerider on 27 August 2017, 11:59:25 am

Handling felt a bit off on the way to my brother’s, so checked the tyre pressures when I got there… found the rear roasting hot and at 15 psi thanks to a small nail in the PR3 I fitted a month ago. :(
Shouldn’t complain I suppose, it’s the first puncture I’ve had since 2005 and I finally made use of the Crafty Plugger kit I’ve been carrying for 4 years. Great bit of kit.
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Post by: unfazed on 27 August 2017, 12:15:42 pm
New Pr3 Front fitted to the 600  :)
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Post by: robbo on 27 August 2017, 08:19:10 pm
Had a good whizz down to Poole Quay today, 286 mile round trip.Had pals on a Versys thou and a V4 Tuono for company.Hardest task was eating an ice cream before it melted :lol .
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Post by: red98 on 27 August 2017, 09:24:12 pm
Good run out today, from home in high wycombe....bracknell , alton station cafe , loomies cafe , winchester , stockbridge , stonehenge , devizes , swindon , oxford and home to high wycombe , a good days ride in glourious sunshine  :thumbup
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Post by: agricola on 28 August 2017, 12:15:43 pm
Throttle got a little snatchy last week at Donington, so I set to and balanced the throttle bodies. Then I thought Id better check out the front brake system, so had the calipers off and pads out, cleaned and greased where reqd. Gave it a waft over with ACF50
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 30 August 2017, 10:50:27 pm
First MOT under my ownership. Sailed through no worries. Amazed it's already been a year since I bought it
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Post by: red98 on 04 September 2017, 06:47:32 am
Took the mighty thou to the ace cafe for the vintage Japanese bike day........
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 04 September 2017, 12:06:15 pm
^^  8)  That's a day at the Ace I would have liked to have attended, Paul. Nothing like that up here that I'm aware of  :(


Always had a soft spot for those first twin shock GPz550s. I remember reading the road tests in the bike press when they came out. Haven't seen one in donkey's years.


Anymore pics?


I still reckon someone ought to set up a museum of Jap bikes of that era, 70s, 80s, maybe early 90s. I'd spend a lot of time there. Would love to have the money to do it myself.
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Post by: F4celess on 13 September 2017, 12:00:08 am
This evening I prepared a new Powerbronze rear undertray for fitting (drilled various mounting holes). Along with new (bling) aluminium tail tidy/number plate bracket/LED indicators. For a SLEEK (flush) rear end.  8)


Will fit all tomorrow, after the mandatory trip to the hardware store to pickup a few specific nuts/bolts/double sided tape etc.  :)
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Post by: Anquetil on 20 September 2017, 01:09:17 pm
Yesterday, actually. I took my newly acquired winter hack for a spin to the Cayley cafe on Rhos on Sea promenade. Beautiful sunny day, warmed up after a cool start. Around 100 miles in all.
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Post by: celticdog on 21 September 2017, 11:39:39 pm
I've had a good day, changed the rear wheel and sprocket carrier bearing and the oil seals. Bought everything locally, cost about £40 for the bits  FAG bearings all quality stuff, happy days  :) 
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Post by: Anquetil on 23 September 2017, 02:23:06 pm
Just returned from a 130 mile ride on the 600 to Castlewood Cafe, near Uttoxeter, and back. Dull, drizzly, muddy roads . Quite a few bikers there , including the local IAM.
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Post by: tex on 23 September 2017, 08:56:07 pm
Finally got round to wiring the satnav up, will give it a test run tomz
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Post by: Anquetil on 26 September 2017, 03:13:08 pm
A ride from Wrexham to Ruthin, over to Cerrig, Fron Goch, and Bala. An hour by the lake, then Corwen, Llangollen, Ruabon, Wem, and home. Very mild, 17 degrees.
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Post by: Anquetil on 28 September 2017, 03:39:36 pm
A ride in the sun to Oswestry, Tanat valley, over the Berwyns to Bala and back via Ruthin.
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Post by: tommyardin on 28 September 2017, 04:04:57 pm
A ride in the sun to Oswestry, Tanat valley, over the Berwyns to Bala and back via Ruthin.


I don't suppose for one minute that you found a Brown Kangaroo Leather Barmah Australian hat around the Lake Vyrnwy (Yes that is how you spell it) by any chance. Lost mine off the back of my bike about 5 years ago blasting around that lake.
Lovely spot to go to, Lake Vyrnwy Hotel has an outside balcony in the bar area where you can sit and enjoy a delicious pint looking up the length of the lake.


How come the Welsh do not have anything to do with Vowels in their spelling?
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Post by: Anquetil on 28 September 2017, 05:11:52 pm
I'm sorry, Tommy. I didn't see a hat of this description today, or on my numerous rides to the cafe at Vyrnwy over many years, including on my bicycle. Next time I go I shall certainly be more vigilant and try to locate it.
  After consulting with my best friend, who lives in Bala, and only spoke Welsh until he was five years of age, I can confirm that there is widespread use of vowels in the Welsh language. When I arrived in North Wales from Wolverhampton, many years ago, he acted as my interpreter !
 
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Post by: tommyardin on 28 September 2017, 06:31:27 pm
Well Anquetil,
I would appreciate your diligence next time you go to Vyrnwy, maybe if you walked around the lake it might give you more opportunity to spot said Titfer Tat in amongst the bushes  :eek :rolleyes    :lol .
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Post by: unfazed on 28 September 2017, 07:15:56 pm
Rode home from work in the pissing rain and gusty winds again, on my 3 pair of gloves this week, two pairs from yesterday have not fully dried yet.  :'(
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Post by: tommyardin on 28 September 2017, 07:37:03 pm
Rode home from work in the pissing rain and gusty winds again, on my 3 pair of gloves this week, two pairs from yesterday have not fully dried yet.  :'(


Who said motorcycling is fun :'(
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Post by: Skippernick on 28 September 2017, 08:37:50 pm
A ride in the sun to Oswestry, Tanat valley, over the Berwyns to Bala and back via Ruthin.


I don't suppose for one minute that you found a Brown Kangaroo Leather Barmah Australian hat around the Lake Vyrnwy (Yes that is how you spell it) by any chance. Lost mine off the back of my bike about 5 years ago blasting around that lake.
Lovely spot to go to, Lake Vyrnwy Hotel has an outside balcony in the bar area where you can sit and enjoy a delicious pint looking up the length of the lake.


How come the Welsh do not have anything to do with Vowels in their spelling?


I have one of those tommy, although mine is nearly 20 years old now but going strong. Its brilliant in the rain and sun and everything.
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 28 September 2017, 09:39:51 pm
Rode home from work in the pissing rain and gusty winds again, on my 3 pair of gloves this week, two pairs from yesterday have not fully dried yet.  :'(

Just pick up a cheap box of latex gloves. I wear them under my gloves when it's cold/wet and ya don't feel a thing. Even keeps the heat in a little 👍
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Post by: unfazed on 28 September 2017, 10:34:33 pm
The gloves are waterproof, but now they are waterlogged  :rolleyes
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Post by: mtread on 28 September 2017, 10:34:37 pm
Or in emergency, use a pair of the 'diesel gloves' you can get free at most petrol stations. They also allow you to get your hands smoothly back into wet gloves if you have to take them off.
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Post by: tommyardin on 28 September 2017, 10:59:47 pm
A ride in the sun to Oswestry, Tanat valley, over the Berwyns to Bala and back via Ruthin.


I don't suppose for one minute that you found a Brown Kangaroo Leather Barmah Australian hat around the Lake Vyrnwy (Yes that is how you spell it) by any chance. Lost mine off the back of my bike about 5 years ago blasting around that lake.
Lovely spot to go to, Lake Vyrnwy Hotel has an outside balcony in the bar area where you can sit and enjoy a delicious pint looking up the length of the lake.


How come the Welsh do not have anything to do with Vowels in their spelling?


I have one of those tommy, although mine is nearly 20 years old now but going strong. Its brilliant in the rain and sun and everything.


To be honest Skipper the picture above it the replacement for the lost one, exactly the same hat and I have replicated the decoration that was on my old friend onto this new friend.
My original was about 13 years old and the new one has recently had its 5th birthday. I spray it with leather water proofer  each year, hence the slightly shinny look it has taken on-board, I think the word is patina, as before it was a suede leather look.


I agree they cannot be beaten as a hat for any time of the year, great at keeping the sun out of you eyes, helping keep you head cool in the summer and warm in winter.
I worked as a self employed brickie and that hat was my best friend, I wear glasses and working outside in the rain used to drive me mad with rain on my glasses it was like trying to drive a car with no wipers,you wipe them off with the back of your hand and they are left all smeary bloody dangerous when working with sharp tools or even swinging a hammer.
Don my Barmah, end of troubles, rain drips off the wide brim way from your collar leaving glasses squeaky clean and Crystal clear. I replaced my hat within one day of returning from Wales, but hasten to add it was about £12 dearer than the first, but still best 45 quid anyone could spend. 




Addition: I have seen some on eBay but not convinced they are not rip off of the Barmha. 
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Post by: Hugh Mungus on 29 September 2017, 04:36:49 am
Rode home from work in the pissing rain and gusty winds again, on my 3 pair of gloves this week, two pairs from yesterday have not fully dried yet.  :'(

Just pick up a cheap box of latex gloves. I wear them under my gloves when it's cold/wet and ya don't feel a thing. Even keeps the heat in a little 👍


I have just recommended this trick to a mate as his gloves are as good as mine (crap). As Mtread says, it makes putting wet gloves back on a whole lot easier. As they take up so little room you can carry several pairs.

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Post by: mtread on 29 September 2017, 09:58:02 am
They're also useful if you arrive at a crime scene 😀
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 29 September 2017, 10:15:08 am
They're also useful if you arrive at a crime scene 😀

And , at a real push, as emergency condoms 🤔 as long as you have an elastic band handy
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Post by: unfazed on 29 September 2017, 10:16:44 am
They're also useful if you arrive at a crime scene 😀
Before and after the crime  :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mtread on 29 September 2017, 02:14:35 pm
Quote
And , at a real push, as emergency condoms as long as you have an elastic band handy
Or 5 willies 😉
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 29 September 2017, 09:30:56 pm
Not today but last evening met up with some old workmates up at Squires , quite busy for a Thursday night, some nice old bikes there.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hugh Mungus on 30 September 2017, 06:25:47 am
Quote
And , at a real push, as emergency condoms as long as you have an elastic band handy
Or 5 willies 😉


Must remember that  :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 30 September 2017, 12:26:24 pm
How come the Welsh do not have anything to do with Vowels in their spelling?

What is this letter: 'W'

How you say that? Double 'u' ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 30 September 2017, 12:29:23 pm
Rode home from work in the pissing rain and gusty winds again, on my 3 pair of gloves this week, two pairs from yesterday have not fully dried yet.  :'(

Presuming they're leather and not textile, *do not* be tempted to put them on radiators etc because that will just ruin the leather.

Instead, get some rice and pour it into the gloves which will absorb the moisture, then use a leather conditioner (you can get it from good shoe shops) to keep the leather supple.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Oldgit on 30 September 2017, 06:39:19 pm
Went to meet Moff and the rest of the boys in Moffat, they looked a wee bit wet when we met but they were well up for their mini tour.
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 03 October 2017, 07:45:34 pm
Took off my whole exhaust system, gave it all a good clean and polish, new gaskets all round and reinstalled it with copious amounts of exhaust sealant. What a difference it made, I had a couple of minor leaks before but now it's all airtight 👌 the throttle response is much better and the noise has got even more intoxicating 😈😈
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Post by: apage16 on 04 October 2017, 03:15:06 pm
Ordered mine a nice black Storm (by Mivv) Oval endcan in black. Despite the fact that I haven't even picked the bike up yet! Nothing like being prepared eh!?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 06 October 2017, 04:15:15 pm
I went on the 600 to J and S Accessories at Oakmere to try on some IXS textile clothing. Came away with jacket and trousers. I tried some Gore-Tex boots on, have to decide which ones to buy. Almost ready for the winter now. Looks like I shall be riding in the rain this weekend so I can test the new clothing en route to Anglesey and back.
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 06 October 2017, 07:27:47 pm
Finally got 100 miles out of a tank of fuel 🤗🤗 100.8 to be precise. Was risking it a bit waiting that long but wanted to make it into triple digits once haha
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Post by: Anquetil on 08 October 2017, 11:48:56 am
Yesterday. 160 miles round trip to Anglesey circuit to support friends racing. Pissing down all the way home. Feet soaking wet. I need to buy some 'waterproof' boots that are actually waterproof. Daytona ? 2/3rds of my pension but probably worth it.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 08 October 2017, 12:51:02 pm
Finally got 100 miles out of a tank of fuel 🤗🤗 100.8 to be precise. Was risking it a bit waiting that long but wanted to make it into triple digits once haha



You got a 2.5 Gallon tank on that bike, or can't you get it out of second, 100.8 to the tank full FFS.  :eek
Reading up in FOC-U a lot FZ1 riders are getting between 48 and 52 MPG


I love the Mighty Thous but could not put up with 100 miles per tank full, its not the cost as much as the bloody inconvenience of spending so much riding time looking for and sitting on garage forecourts.


You must be filling up every 3 motorway service stations on long runs.


If you don't want to ride at much more than 130 mph I would suggest a FZS 600 then at least double + your miles to the gallon. and possibly get 230 from a tank full. :fish
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 08 October 2017, 01:37:51 pm
Finally got 100 miles out of a tank of fuel 🤗🤗 100.8 to be precise. Was risking it a bit waiting that long but wanted to make it into triple digits once haha



You got a 2.5 Gallon tank on that bike, or can't you get it out of second, 100.8 to the tank full FFS.  :eek
Reading up in FOC-U a lot FZ1 riders are getting between 48 and 52 MPG


I love the Mighty Thous but could not put up with 100 miles per tank full, its not the cost as much as the bloody inconvenience of spending so much riding time looking for and sitting on garage forecourts.


You must be filling up every 3 motorway service stations on long runs.


If you don't want to ride at much more than 130 mph I would suggest a FZS 600 then at least double + your miles to the gallon. and possibly get 230 from a tank full. :fish

Haha nah it just doesn't do many miles to the gallon, never has done but has been worse since I've had it tuned. Doesn't bother me to be honest as I bought it for fun not for MPG. I don't do many long runs and its only £15 for a full tank so still works out cheaper than the car. Thinking about it I only used to get 150 miles to a tank on my yzf600r when I was hooning it and about 200 when behaving
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Post by: tommyardin on 08 October 2017, 02:07:17 pm
My FZS 600 about 220 mph on average, long distance motorways stuff (constant speed 80) about 240 mph, Hooning around (Red Lining) it drops to 180.
Be interested how it compares with others experience on the FZS 600. :D 


What a twat doesn't know the difference between 220 MPH and 220 MPG not to mention 240 MPH and 240 MPG.
I must have the fastest FZS 600 in the world :rolleyes 




What a twat doesn't know the difference between 220 MPG and 220 per tank full not to mention 240 MPH and 240 per tank :rolleyes 
I'm going back to bed

 
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Post by: apage16 on 08 October 2017, 03:36:32 pm
Finally got 100 miles out of a tank of fuel 🤗🤗 100.8 to be precise. Was risking it a bit waiting that long but wanted to make it into triple digits once haha



You got a 2.5 Gallon tank on that bike, or can't you get it out of second, 100.8 to the tank full FFS.  :eek
Reading up in FOC-U a lot FZ1 riders are getting between 48 and 52 MPG


I love the Mighty Thous but could not put up with 100 miles per tank full, its not the cost as much as the bloody inconvenience of spending so much riding time looking for and sitting on garage forecourts.


You must be filling up every 3 motorway service stations on long runs.


If you don't want to ride at much more than 130 mph I would suggest a FZS 600 then at least double + your miles to the gallon. and possibly get 230 from a tank full. :fish

Haha nah it just doesn't do many miles to the gallon, never has done but has been worse since I've had it tuned. Doesn't bother me to be honest as I bought it for fun not for MPG. I don't do many long runs and its only £15 for a full tank so still works out cheaper than the car. Thinking about it I only used to get 150 miles to a tank on my yzf600r when I was hooning it and about 200 when behaving


Excuse my potentially wayward maths,  but shouldn't a full tank cost at least £18? Unless either a) fuel has gone under a pound a litre since i was last home,  b) you're filling up in a timewarp to the 90's or c) you've still got another 4 litres in the tank and therefore another 30/40 miles available!


If i can't get 130 miles out of mine, it could be the shortest FZ1 ownership on record!
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Post by: celticbiker on 08 October 2017, 05:09:20 pm
Finally got around to replacing the front wheel bearings and stripping and cleaning the rear caliper. New rear pads, bearings and tyre next weekend.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 08 October 2017, 06:15:10 pm
Finally got 100 miles out of a tank of fuel 🤗🤗 100.8 to be precise. Was risking it a bit waiting that long but wanted to make it into triple digits once haha



You got a 2.5 Gallon tank on that bike, or can't you get it out of second, 100.8 to the tank full FFS.  :eek
Reading up in FOC-U a lot FZ1 riders are getting between 48 and 52 MPG


I love the Mighty Thous but could not put up with 100 miles per tank full, its not the cost as much as the bloody inconvenience of spending so much riding time looking for and sitting on garage forecourts.


You must be filling up every 3 motorway service stations on long runs.


If you don't want to ride at much more than 130 mph I would suggest a FZS 600 then at least double + your miles to the gallon. and possibly get 230 from a tank full. :fish

Haha nah it just doesn't do many miles to the gallon, never has done but has been worse since I've had it tuned. Doesn't bother me to be honest as I bought it for fun not for MPG. I don't do many long runs and its only £15 for a full tank so still works out cheaper than the car. Thinking about it I only used to get 150 miles to a tank on my yzf600r when I was hooning it and about 200 when behaving


Excuse my potentially wayward maths,  but shouldn't a full tank cost at least £18? Unless either a) fuel has gone under a pound a litre since i was last home,  b) you're filling up in a timewarp to the 90's or c) you've still got another 4 litres in the tank and therefore another 30/40 miles available!


If i can't get 130 miles out of mine, it could be the shortest FZ1 ownership on record!

I've never managed to get more than £15 worth of fuel in mine and that's after the last bar has been flashing for a good 10 miles. It's supposedly got a 17 litre tank so either my petrol gauge is wildly wrong or ive got a sponge stuck in there haha I did question it a few months back but now I just accept it as is.
As i said its tuned quite a bit and goes like shit off a shovel so im not overly fussed. It's a toy as the end of the day not my sole form of transport.
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Post by: Hugh Mungus on 08 October 2017, 10:10:08 pm
I went for a ride-out around Shropshire/Powys with a bunch of mates. Total miles for me was 460 which is more than I've done in one day for a long while.
My thou does 160 miles from full to reserve which is from a mix of riding quick and taking it steady. I've been used to bikes that can do 200 miles to the tank (but they cost more to refill) but 160 isn't too bad as I'm usually ready for a break/smoke by that time.
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Post by: robbo on 08 October 2017, 11:46:31 pm
If you take the time to brim the tank(it's a bit of a chore as the Gen 1tank is a slow filler) but this should get your low fuel light coming on around the 185 mile mark.It does piss off anyone waiting behind you,but is necessary especially on a long trip.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 09 October 2017, 06:34:02 am
Got £20 in mine for the last 2 fill ups , 170 ish before the light comes on , if your worried about mpg on a thou youv'e bought the wrong bike....you need the 6   ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 09 October 2017, 08:10:14 am
Got £20 in mine for the last 2 fill ups , 170 ish before the light comes on , if your worried about mpg on a thou youv'e bought the wrong bike....you need the 6   ;)


I could not agree more.
The Mighty Thou is a brilliant bike (would dearly like one myself) but is a little on the thirsty side, but look what you get for your money :lol .
The FZS 600 is also a brilliant bike (That's why I own one myself) but is better on fuel and still goes very, very well, do I want that extra 30ish MPH? Yeah probably. :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 09 October 2017, 08:46:11 am
Finally got 100 miles out of a tank of fuel 🤗🤗 100.8 to be precise. Was risking it a bit waiting that long but wanted to make it into triple digits once haha



You got a 2.5 Gallon tank on that bike, or can't you get it out of second, 100.8 to the tank full FFS.  :eek
Reading up in FOC-U a lot FZ1 riders are getting between 48 and 52 MPG


I love the Mighty Thous but could not put up with 100 miles per tank full, its not the cost as much as the bloody inconvenience of spending so much riding time looking for and sitting on garage forecourts.


You must be filling up every 3 motorway service stations on long runs.


If you don't want to ride at much more than 130 mph I would suggest a FZS 600 then at least double + your miles to the gallon. and possibly get 230 from a tank full. :fish

Haha nah it just doesn't do many miles to the gallon, never has done but has been worse since I've had it tuned. Doesn't bother me to be honest as I bought it for fun not for MPG. I don't do many long runs and its only £15 for a full tank so still works out cheaper than the car. Thinking about it I only used to get 150 miles to a tank on my yzf600r when I was hooning it and about 200 when behaving


Excuse my potentially wayward maths,  but shouldn't a full tank cost at least £18? Unless either a) fuel has gone under a pound a litre since i was last home,  b) you're filling up in a timewarp to the 90's or c) you've still got another 4 litres in the tank and therefore another 30/40 miles available!


If i can't get 130 miles out of mine, it could be the shortest FZ1 ownership on record!

I've never managed to get more than £15 worth of fuel in mine and that's after the last bar has been flashing for a good 10 miles. It's supposedly got a 17 litre tank so either my petrol gauge is wildly wrong or ive got a sponge stuck in there haha I did question it a few months back but now I just accept it as is.
As i said its tuned quite a bit and goes like shit off a shovel so im not overly fussed. It's a toy as the end of the day not my sole form of transport.


I'm sure I'll actually be the same! This is a step away from practicality for me. I want to be excited by riding again and bang-for-buck the FZ1 was a stand out winner.
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Post by: apage16 on 09 October 2017, 08:49:40 am
Back to the thread in hand,  as well as the Slip-on i now have a healtech gear indicator, Boosterplug and a real Carbon fibre fenda-extenda on the way. So very looking forward to fitting all this gubbins after i pick her up on Thursday!


 :thumbup :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hugh Mungus on 09 October 2017, 01:24:19 pm
Mpg doesn't bother me except a sudden drop can point to a problem.
I just like to know the tank range for planning my stops.
I did wonder how much longer I could keep filling but I couldn't be bothered to brim the tank. A quick fill to the top is a good guide.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 09 October 2017, 06:58:15 pm
Got £20 in mine for the last 2 fill ups , 170 ish before the light comes on , if your worried about mpg on a thou youv'e bought the wrong bike....you need the 6   ;)


I could not agree more.
The Mighty Thou is a brilliant bike (would dearly like one myself) but is a little on the thirsty side, but look what you get for your money :lol .
The FZS 600 is also a brilliant bike (That's why I own one myself) but is better on fuel and still goes very, very well, do I want that extra 30ish MPH? Yeah probably. :rollin :rollin :rollin












Iam lucky enough to own both , as a rough rule iam 10 mph Quicker on the thou on the same roads , never used top speed on the thou , its all about torque for me , plenty of power to keep it in top for overtakes if iam just bimbling about ! Knock it dosn a couple of gears and theres not much that will keep up.. :)  great VFM...as TOMMY , the 600 Is also a very capable bike when looked after plenty fast enough for the road.....ive said this before and it still stands.....i would sell the thou before the six  , everytime   ;)









Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fordlatch41 on 12 October 2017, 10:11:23 pm
Today I have replaced the carbs, think the others are OK after stripping and inspecting so it was probably the throttle position sensor at fault
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 14 October 2017, 10:10:21 am
Took it out for my first proper ride since buying the FZ1-N.


132 miles before the reserve flashed and a LOT of extremely enjoyable spirited country road riding. I think I'll be keeping this one!  :sun
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 14 October 2017, 04:35:57 pm
A ride on the 600 to Castlewood cafe, near Uttoxeter and back, from Wrexham. Around 130 miles. Beautiful, mild day, 18 degrees.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hugh Mungus on 14 October 2017, 08:32:17 pm
I've been blinging the Fazer up today.
Nice shiny stainless rad side covers, indicator repeaters (as I find it difficult to notice the one on the dash as it's green and not orange)
MRA screen - it's a bolt on one to extend the stock screen.


Pics will have to follow as I had 'other stuff' to do inside the house and I ran out of time.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 15 October 2017, 06:44:07 pm
Took a runout to Seaways cafe with a couple of mates,then down to Bridlington for fish and chips.
Seaways was packed with bikes taking advantage of the weather, some nice bikes there.


Knobhead of the day was the operator of the speed camera van parked totally blocking the cycle lane and half of the left hand lane on the dual carriage forcing all the traffic into the right hand lane.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 16 October 2017, 06:50:27 pm
Thought I'd try out one of the Halfords 120% brighter headlight bulbs seeing as they've been on 'sale' for the past 9 or 10 times I've been in there. Can't say I agree with the 120% brighter part but it's definitely and improvement over the original and its a much whiter light which I prefer.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 16 October 2017, 09:00:04 pm
Took a runout to Seaways cafe with a couple of mates,then down to Bridlington for fish and chips.
Seaways was packed with bikes taking advantage of the weather, some nice bikes there.


Knobhead of the day was the operator of the speed camera van parked totally blocking the cycle lane and half of the left hand lane on the dual carriage forcing all the traffic into the right hand lane.


Is that a Dominator 99 600cc lump? or a Commando


This attached picture was nicked from Google Images, always fancied a Dommie as a young man, they were the best handling machine of yesteryear, not just my opinion but a known fact, that's is why the cafe racer customisers used the Norton Featherbed frame (Wideline and Slimline) coupled with the Norton Roadholder forks and and grafted in a Triumph T110 or a T120 lump welcome in the TRITON.


The original Dommie 99 turned out 31 BHP, thinking about it makes me smile.
My 1959 BSA Super Rocket (650 A10 parallel twin) turned out a meagre 40 BHP, the Triumph Bonneville 1968 650cc at 46 BHP and the Thruxton Bonneville 53 BHP.
Compared with the FZS 600 around 97 BHP.  :lol  Yeah Fazer rules.


Check out the polished aluminium bicycle pump under the fuel tank of the Dommie LOL
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 16 October 2017, 10:05:49 pm
Tommy,
The Norton looks like a limited edition,only 50 made, Domiracer SS 961cc.Only about 3 years old and worth £30k plus if it's a genuine one.Spondon swing arm,Ohlins suspension and Brembo brakes.I'd love it. :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 16 October 2017, 10:37:39 pm
Tommy,
The Norton looks like a limited edition,only 50 made, Domiracer SS 961cc.Only about 3 years old and worth £30k plus if it's a genuine one.Spondon swing arm,Ohlins suspension and Brembo brakes.I'd love it. :lol


Robbo , I think you are correct there, on side panel it says #45.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: maddog04 on 16 October 2017, 11:09:28 pm
slappy, that's one nice looking Norton (silver tank one)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 17 October 2017, 08:41:04 am
I know, if I sell both family cars, my Fazer and borrow £15000, I could just about afford one, then wife wouls probably get it as part of the divorce settlement that would surely happen  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 17 October 2017, 03:39:24 pm
A ride on the 600 to Trawsfynydd, Dolgellau, Bala, Cup of coffee by the lake, then back to Wrexham, via Ruthin.
Still a bit breezy, 9 degrees in Bala. The lake car park was flooded a couple of days ago but ok today. A lovely, traffic free ride.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 22 October 2017, 09:12:39 pm
Had to wait until all threat of rain had passed ( as I do ) so finally got out at 4pm for a 2 hour blatt
I SO NEED TO GET MY WINTER GLOVES OUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 22 October 2017, 09:47:15 pm
Nothing.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: F4celess on 23 October 2017, 11:12:47 am
Nothing.

That's actually quite something!  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: F4celess on 23 October 2017, 11:18:15 am
Thought I'd try out one of the Halfords 120% brighter headlight bulbs seeing as they've been on 'sale' for the past 9 or 10 times I've been in there. Can't say I agree with the 120% brighter part but it's definitely and improvement over the original and its a much whiter light which I prefer.

I've been through all those 120 / 200% brighter bulbs, when I was into all that with the car. Ultra / Osram / Philips etc...
On the whole I was left quite disappointed. Just wasn't as bright or white as I had expected. Good to see you've achieved nice results.

HID's are another matter however! But then you are dealing with the legalities (or lack of), bad light reflection (from a incandescent reflector etc), too hot for the light housing, MOT grey area, etc.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 24 October 2017, 11:32:38 pm
Thought I'd try out one of the Halfords 120% brighter headlight bulbs seeing as they've been on 'sale' for the past 9 or 10 times I've been in there. Can't say I agree with the 120% brighter part but it's definitely and improvement over the original and its a much whiter light which I prefer.

I've been through all those 120 / 200% brighter bulbs, when I was into all that with the car. Ultra / Osram / Philips etc...
On the whole I was left quite disappointed. Just wasn't as bright or white as I had expected. Good to see you've achieved nice results.

HID's are another matter however! But then you are dealing with the legalities (or lack of), bad light reflection (from a incandescent reflector etc), too hot for the light housing, MOT grey area, etc.
I am led top believe that LED bulbs are the way forward.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 24 October 2017, 11:53:48 pm
Thought I'd try out one of the Halfords 120% brighter headlight bulbs seeing as they've been on 'sale' for the past 9 or 10 times I've been in there. Can't say I agree with the 120% brighter part but it's definitely and improvement over the original and its a much whiter light which I prefer.

I've been through all those 120 / 200% brighter bulbs, when I was into all that with the car. Ultra / Osram / Philips etc...
On the whole I was left quite disappointed. Just wasn't as bright or white as I had expected. Good to see you've achieved nice results.

HID's are another matter however! But then you are dealing with the legalities (or lack of), bad light reflection (from a incandescent reflector etc), too hot for the light housing, MOT grey area, etc.
I am led top believe that LED bulbs are the way forward.

L.e.ds are great for indicators and brake lights but as far as I'm aware they aren't any good as headlights due to the focused nature of the light beam they produce? Then tend to shine directly away from the bulb with little to no dispersion. Thats why (as far as i know) no manufactures use them in headlights Only DRL's?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: F4celess on 25 October 2017, 08:36:17 am
^ Also in different lighting conditions, for example dusk or sunset, a regular incandescent bulbs appears brighter (during that mid-light phase).

This morning... gingerly rode to work in the rain!  :'(  forecast said lovely sunny day today too!
I know, a wet road shouldn't mean a slippery road, but get a little tense riding in the wet (fear of a wheel sliding out).  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 25 October 2017, 09:35:44 pm
Took a runout to Seaways cafe with a couple of mates,then down to Bridlington for fish and chips.
Seaways was packed with bikes taking advantage of the weather, some nice bikes there.


Knobhead of the day was the operator of the speed camera van parked totally blocking the cycle lane and half of the left hand lane on the dual carriage forcing all the traffic into the right hand lane.


Is that a Dominator 99 600cc lump? or a Commando


This attached picture was nicked from Google Images, always fancied a Dommie as a young man, they were the best handling machine of yesteryear, not just my opinion but a known fact, that's is why the cafe racer customisers used the Norton Featherbed frame (Wideline and Slimline) coupled with the Norton Roadholder forks and and grafted in a Triumph T110 or a T120 lump welcome in the TRITON.


The original Dommie 99 turned out 31 BHP, thinking about it makes me smile.
My 1959 BSA Super Rocket (650 A10 parallel twin) turned out a meagre 40 BHP, the Triumph Bonneville 1968 650cc at 46 BHP and the Thruxton Bonneville 53 BHP.
Compared with the FZS 600 around 97 BHP.  :lol  Yeah Fazer rules.


Check out the polished aluminium bicycle pump under the fuel tank of the Dommie LOL


Obviously this isn't as rare as that one yiur on about but this one has come up for sale in York

https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/norton-dominator-88-500ss/1272495874 (https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/norton-dominator-88-500ss/1272495874)

Looks all the same to me haha
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 26 October 2017, 03:31:39 pm
Fitted some real carbon fibre rad covers to the FZ1N.


Now it looks just a little bit more badass!


https://youtu.be/9-faYjojOWU
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 26 October 2017, 03:54:05 pm
Fitted some real carbon fibre rad covers to the FZ1N.


Now it looks just a little bit more badass!


https://youtu.be/9-faYjojOWU

I like your videos. You've gained a subscriber 👍
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 26 October 2017, 05:12:56 pm
Then I fitted a Storm Oval end can...


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And took the old girl for a ride to the seaside!!


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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: apage16 on 26 October 2017, 05:17:23 pm
Fitted some real carbon fibre rad covers to the FZ1N.


Now it looks just a little bit more badass!


https://youtu.be/9-faYjojOWU (https://youtu.be/9-faYjojOWU)

I like your videos. You've gained a subscriber 👍


Cheers Dude!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 27 October 2017, 08:14:00 pm

Took advantage of the fine weather today and had a whizz around Kent. In the spring I started a list of biker caffs I'd never been to before, so ticked the last one off today, the Blue and White Café on the A20, just out of Ashford on the right hand side. Until recently was run by Leon Camier's Mum, and fortunately the new owners have left up the photos plotting Leon's racing career, so keeping the biker "feel" to the place.
The low sun was a bit of a pain at times, but still a great day to be out. :thumbup 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mrMoog on 02 November 2017, 05:04:01 pm
Currently off work for half term so decided an early morning full wash n wax then Back to black on all the plastic as was looking a tad grey especially the mirrors. Sun shining so a cheeky blast up to Kirby Lonsdale and back, would've been rude not to. Seen a silver fazer 1000 04 reg whilst up there too. Happy days!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: gicut58 on 04 November 2017, 11:42:28 am
shhh.....don't tell anyone.......sold it.........

to the chap I who wanted it when I bought it, so its gone to a good home.....

If its all right with you chaps I'll hang about, this site has often given me a good chuckle and I've even entered the 'My Fazer with/next to...etc' Challenge once or twice, which has been fun.

I've gone to the Dark Side and bought this:


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hugh Mungus on 04 November 2017, 04:48:55 pm

I fitted a couple of extra LED projector lights to the crash bars today. They were only £12 inc postage. I won't know how good they are until I ride in the dark but they look pretty good so far. They come with an independent switch so I can turn them off.
One thing I don't like (and it wasn't mentioned in the advert) is that every third time you switch them on they flash like a strobe, so you have to switch them off and back on again for a steady light. It just makes me wonder why? What ever possessed the manufacturer to put a strobe into a set of lights intended for a vehicle?


(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4480/38133798562_314ecd5f72_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/216KFKy)


I fitted a pair of stainless steel radiator side guards which replace the plastic OE ones. I only fitted them because they came with a job lot of spares that I bought from the previous owner. Seemed daft to leave them in the box unused.


(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4528/38165793231_86a34f203e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/219zEDM)


After removing the standard mirrors I was left wondering how to cover the bolt holes in the fairing. I was going to buy some covers but they all looked a bit crap and they are darned expensive for what they are. So I bunged in four little LED's which flash with the indicators. I don't know if they shine up very well in daylight but they do at night - I had bought the LED's to use as indicator repeaters because the one in the dash shines green and is not in my line of sight while riding, I hate leaving my indicator on for countless miles and I found this was happening. I've mounted a couple of LED's in the fairing near the screen and they are very noticeable. A big improvement for about £1


(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4497/38110018616_1941114218_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/214DNNu)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 04 November 2017, 06:21:56 pm
My LED Spots function in the same way.
One switch on and full power, 2nd switch on half power, 3rd switch on strobe.
But, and there is always a but, sometimes they get their knickers in a twist and you get one on full and the other either strobing or on half power, Ignition off and on again and it sorts its self out.  :rolleyes
Lights are wired so that they go off/lose power with the ignition off.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hugh Mungus on 05 November 2017, 06:59:59 am
Yep, mine are wired up to a relay that works off the ignition and is separate from the headlights.
I just can't see why they included a strobe - is it so you can annoy people coming the other way?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 05 November 2017, 07:57:10 am
Yep, mine are wired up to a relay that works off the ignition and is separate from the headlights.
I just can't see why they included a strobe - is it so you can annoy people coming the other way?


They have to have a strobe mode to comply with the F.I.R regulations.

The F.I.R body came into play many years ago and govern a lot of rules that apply in the UK and Europe.

The F.I.R or 'Fucking Idiot Regulations' apply to most things in life and replaced 'Com Sen' or Common Sense many years ago. :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 05 November 2017, 10:41:49 am
 :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 05 November 2017, 04:55:41 pm
Washed the cage and the mighty thou , declared SORN and put it away untill spring , got the mighty 6 out and went for a 70 mile blast around the thames valley , great autumn day with clear skys and bright sunshine , had too stop for a piccie of my   RED98   :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 14 November 2017, 08:29:28 pm
Rode down to youngest daughters stables to do a few jobs
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 14 November 2017, 09:00:02 pm
Put an r1 rear wheel on and removed the torque arm. Fresh chain and sprockets.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mr self destruct on 15 November 2017, 08:53:45 pm
Failed the mot today. Front tyre below limit, rear brake seizing, lower shock linkage worn. But, at least it runs now.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 15 November 2017, 11:23:20 pm
Acquired a Blue Spot rear caliper and ironmongery that goes with it today.
And I do believe I have a little damp spot in anticipation of its arrival  :eek :rolleyes
Job for the winter.

I know this is not about a Fazer but it is just as important to me so your going get it anyway. LOL! :rolleyes

I have our yacht to get a survey done on tomorrow, so fingers crossed that all is well with her.
She's a Westerly Pageant 26 footer and its her 5 year structural survey for the boat insurance policy, I'm sure all will be well as we keep her up together with regular diesel engine services and regular rope rigging checks. We have the masts down to check the rigging anchor points and the rigging turnbuckles serviced, had to replace one turnbuckle as the threads had corroded and it stripped the thread removing the turnbuckle jaws.
The first picture was launching the old lady last spring, we bring her on dry land each winter to service her, the second picture was late one evening coming back into Chichester harbour from a day on the Solent, we dropped anchor and had a few beers and slept on the boat, following day caught lots of mackerel before heading home in the afternoon great fun with a great bunch of guys,
Third picture the Motley Crew.           
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 16 November 2017, 08:46:00 am
Tommy, that will be an awful lot of blue on a silver bike. Together with your colour choice of crew sailing gear, methinks you're a closet member of the blue faze brigade.......which is a shame really, as everyone knows that red's the best :pokefun :lol

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 16 November 2017, 09:31:36 am
How true Robbo, we are blue in the face from saying it for years now  :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 17 November 2017, 05:35:50 pm
Damn and fuck it, another bit of Blue arrived for my Fazer FZS 600 today.
It arrived from the 'NorthWest'  :rolleyes and I am so pleased with my purchase (Cheers Mark) the item and its associated parts were delivered as they came off the bike, that's the way it should be, no one has cleaned or tried to tart the parts up at all, what you see is what you get, brilliant.


Half an hour of elbow grease and the items are as seen in the picture below.
Bargain of the century these parts have done no miles at all the condition is close to brand new. I'm one happy lil Foccer. :lol :D :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: vinnyb on 17 November 2017, 07:06:12 pm
 Looking good Tommy, Why don't you buy a nice blue tank, fairing and tailpiece and be done with? :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 17 November 2017, 08:22:31 pm
The next 3 upgrades lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 17 November 2017, 08:31:08 pm
I will ask this question in here as its not worth starting a new post for a question like this.


Are the  rear pads the same on the FZS 1000  Gen 1 as they are on the FZS 600?
I'm fitting a blue sport caliper from a Gen 1 FZS 1000 to the rear of my FZS 600 Foxeye and have a brand new set of pads in my shed for the FZS 600.   
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 17 November 2017, 09:01:36 pm
No
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 17 November 2017, 10:41:11 pm
No




Eerrrr! You don't want to phone a friend then.
Or time to consider?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 17 November 2017, 11:15:40 pm

Any advice from anyone who has a contribution will be gratefully received.

Rear Pad recommendation for a FZS 1000 Gen 1 Blue Spot rear caliper.
There seems to be so many different types of materials, each advert you read seems to be claiming theirs are Superior for stopping power, minimum disc wear, minimum dusting and longevity.
Now it seems to me that some must be in error, or its all bullshit, as you can not have two or more absolute truths about one thing, either one is better or they are the same.
The word SUPERIOR infers that their product is better (Wot all of them)   
I found these on eGay and wondered what you thought, suggestions welcome but not on where to shove them, thanking you in anticipation for you wisdom and knowledge.

(More bullshit)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-DELTA-M1-ORGANIC-Brake-Pad-For-YAMAHA-FZS-1000-FAZER-1000cc-01-05/112570906792?hash=item1a35bfb8a8:g:3m4AAOSwAVxZwlb8
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 17 November 2017, 11:27:14 pm
No

Eerrrr! You don't want to phone a friend then.
Or time to consider?
No
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 17 November 2017, 11:36:56 pm
Organic is the recommended option for the 600 and will be fine, some riders prefer the HH type, but these are more suitable for heavier bikes like the FZS1000. The HH will lock the rear quicker then the organice ones under the same applied pressure.

In the end it is a personal choice.

The oem Fzs600 caliper and the Fzs1000 caliper have the same piston size and the only advantage of the Fzs1000 caliper other than aesthetics is that it is far less prone to seizing as the water and/or salt laden water will drain out better since there are no holes in the bottom to clog up like there is in the 600 caliper.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 18 November 2017, 07:21:22 am
MOT 8.30 this morning for the 600 , got about 45 mins for a quick once over , rear tyres a bit low so might dig out my spare wheel and tyre......nothing like a last minute rush    :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 18 November 2017, 09:54:57 am
Another year , another pass   :D    think thats 15 years of straight passes without advisories   :thumbup




 :o  letting the side down here , only 1530 miles since last MOT   :o ......


i did sort my spare wheel and tyre out which has excellent tread and a better tyre , in a rush this morning i soon had the rear wheel out  ,new one has a good wavy disc on it so swapped the sprocket and cush drive rubbers over and offered the wheel up ,  thats when I noticed the lack of wheel bearings  :o ........****   old one back in measure tread , got about 1.5 mm but looks a lot less.....just a mile to my local station that ive been using for many years , mentioned the tyre before the test and he was fine with it.....


the down side of not using It much over the last year , it ran a bit lumpy on the way home , running on 3.5 cylinders below 4000 rpm , suspect blocked pilot jet on one of the carbs , with the thou on sorn ,2 of my other bikes wanting MOT, s and another in bits thats put me off the road untill i have time to fiddle , will give it a service at the same time    ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fatbloke62 on 18 November 2017, 12:43:06 pm
fitted a new choke cable old one had snapped in the middle  ,although since mike did the full monty most of the year I don't need the choke but now its dropped really cold in the mornings if it doesn't catch first time it did struggle to start without a wiff of choke. :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Davetoz on 18 November 2017, 08:27:21 pm
Put new chain and sprocketas on , but still makes a noise  :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 18 November 2017, 11:17:19 pm
Put new chain and sprocketas on , but still makes a noise  :(


Check wheel alignment also ensure you do not have the chain to tight.


Put the bike on the centre stand turn the back wheel until the tightest part of the chain run is at the bottom centre of the chain run. Do this by pushing the bottom run of the chain upwards as you slowly rotate the wheel you will find the tightest point (the point where you can move it upwards the least) at this point push the chain upwards hard and you should be able to touch the chain on the bottom part of the black plastic chain guide attached to the underside of the swinging arm. If you can not get the chain to touch the guide slacken the wheel and move it slightly forward until it does.


If it hits the guide and still has a lot of slack then it is too loose so do the opposite and tighten the chain by moving the rear wheel backwards.
Pay attention to wheel alignment (Alignment marks on rear of the swinging arm by the wheel spindle) as a chain pulling out of line with the front sprocket will cause a lot of noise and could end up shagging the gearbox bearings.


Good luck and welcome to the Foccing madhouse.
tommyarding       
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 19 November 2017, 01:13:22 pm
Fitted new front footrest rubbers on the 'winter' 600. I had to drill one of the screws out, but all done now. Ordered a new exhaust hanger.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 21 November 2017, 04:32:53 pm
Another year , another pass   :D    think thats 15 years of straight passes without advisories   :thumbup




 :o  letting the side down here , only 1530 miles since last MOT   :o ......


i did sort my spare wheel and tyre out which has excellent tread and a better tyre , in a rush this morning i soon had the rear wheel out  ,new one has a good wavy disc on it so swapped the sprocket and cush drive rubbers over and offered the wheel up ,  thats when I noticed the lack of wheel bearings  :o ........****   old one back in measure tread , got about 1.5 mm but looks a lot less.....just a mile to my local station that ive been using for many years , mentioned the tyre before the test and he was fine with it.....


the down side of not using It much over the last year , it ran a bit lumpy on the way home , running on 3.5 cylinders below 4000 rpm , suspect blocked pilot jet on one of the carbs , with the thou on sorn ,2 of my other bikes wanting MOT, s and another in bits thats put me off the road untill i have time to fiddle , will give it a service at the same time    ;)










update......day off today so had a look at the 600 , start with the easy things , plugs out and check for spark , all sparking but a little weak , sorted out a spare set , fitted and started well with a nice even tick over   :thumbup .........took it for a nice long test ride and once more its riding / running well     :)




Good day for a ride , probs done 60 ish miles  , all the gear on inc zip in thermals and no problem with cold , sun even came out for a while.......got to take advantage of the odd good day at this time of year    :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 26 November 2017, 05:35:44 pm

Ordered new R-Clips from eGay for the replacement rear Blue Spot caliper that will be going on in the next 2 or 4 weeks. Size 1 mm X 20 mm.


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/R-Clip-Stainless-Steel-Brake-Pad-Retaining-Pin-1mm-1-2mm-1-5mm-and-2mm/122328631055?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=422815570291&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/R-Clip-Stainless-Steel-Brake-Pad-Retaining-Pin-1mm-1-2mm-1-5mm-and-2mm/122328631055?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=422815570291&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 26 November 2017, 05:38:56 pm
Are the R clips blue. :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Freck on 26 November 2017, 06:03:14 pm
Are the R clips blue. :lol
Must be, that’s why they’re taking so long to arrive  :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 26 November 2017, 06:22:19 pm
Thought you would like to see the new bleed screw dust covers  :lol :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 26 November 2017, 06:27:57 pm
Blue does seem quite a prevalent colour in my life  :lol 
But some things are just meant to be Silver  :b


Check the bleed screw dust caps out on the Fazer :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 26 November 2017, 06:32:10 pm
Nothing in life should be BROWN
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 26 November 2017, 06:40:53 pm
A bit of advice though guys, do you need the Fazer Gen1 1000 hanger and stay bar to fit the Blue spot caliper to the FZS 600?
I have both the hanger and the stay bar
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 26 November 2017, 09:15:08 pm
No
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 26 November 2017, 11:01:12 pm
Do you need time to think about that or perhaps phone a friend (Oh! You can't can you) :lol  maybe 50 50?
I'm wondering if you are much of a conversationalist in real life, you do go on a bit. :rollin :rollin :pokefun


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 27 November 2017, 12:30:46 am
Final answer, No  :wall :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 27 November 2017, 06:50:01 am
That'll be a no then
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 27 November 2017, 08:17:00 am
Yes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 27 November 2017, 12:05:31 pm
Now I'm confused and it does not take much. My Mrs said if you can guess how many £10 notes are in my purse you can have both of them, and I said four.  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 27 November 2017, 02:27:09 pm
Ok Tommy, what part of yes and no did you not understand?  :lol :pokefun
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 28 November 2017, 10:24:51 am
Are the R clips blue. :lol


 Not a blue R-Clip in sight  :finger
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 28 November 2017, 12:01:53 pm
They come in silver primer like your bike :pokefun
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 28 November 2017, 03:12:44 pm
 :lol :foc :2guns :look
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 30 November 2017, 11:42:28 am
washed and put back in the garage was gonna have a ride to maidstone  but too cold. feeling the cold in my old age :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 30 November 2017, 12:00:47 pm
washed and put back in the garage was gonna have a ride to maidstone  but too cold. feeling the cold in my old age :rolleyes

11-59 am  still in my dressing gown but about to get motivated get dressed and remove my rear caliper in readiness for the blue spot to go on.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 30 November 2017, 04:56:33 pm
15 mile run on the fazer this afternoon, lovely bright breezy day here (southern derbyshire), up around Dale Abbey. Wrapped up real tight, long sleeved tee shirt, three jumpers, sheepskin coat, balacalava. Didnt feel the cold at all. Need to give some thought to Scorpion exhaust and ecu remap before spring
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 30 November 2017, 05:50:56 pm
washed and put back in the garage was gonna have a ride to maidstone  but too cold. feeling the cold in my old age :rolleyes

11-59 am  still in my dressing gown but about to get motivated get dressed and remove my rear caliper in readiness for the blue spot to go on.


How bloody cold out on my patio? (No room to move in the shed)

Anyway got the new (To me) Blue Spot caliper on the FZS 600, was easy enough, but as I was informed by a very helpful foccer there is a small amount of work to do to make it fit.
The Blue Spot needs a 2mm thick washer between the back of the caliper mounting, where the bolts pass through and the caliper hanger, this is to line up the caliper so it sits central over the disk, also a small amount of material needs to be removed from the front of the caliper hanger to allow it to lift up high enough to line up the front mounting bolt. (Dremel 4000 with diamond engraver did this in 15 seconds) see picture with pen pointing to that area.
The rest as they say was obvious, all done bleed and back into hibernation. That's me and the bike.

If anyone is interested I have a caliper hanger and torque/anchor rod for a FZS 1000 Gen 1 all in very good condition, also a set of pads for the same with lots of meat left on them, if your interested send me a PM (or is it IM in here?) see pics
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 30 November 2017, 05:56:10 pm
more pics as above
The last pic is of the FZS 1000 Gen 1 bits, If someone genuinely needs them (and not just to sell them on) if you pay the postage they are yours. 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: winnsworld on 30 November 2017, 05:58:17 pm

Arranged for new boots to be supplied and fitter to the FZS1000. Bridgestone BT-023's are my favourite. Got them on my other bikes too...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 30 November 2017, 11:10:41 pm
Ok Tommy, what part of yes and no did you not understand?  :lol :pokefun


Well the bit in between really.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 01 December 2017, 12:01:58 am
Ok Tommy, what part of yes and no did you not understand?  :lol :pokefun


Well the bit in between really.

Definition of and. 1 —used as a function word to indicate connection or addition especially of items within the same class or type —used to join sentence elements of the same grammatical rank or function.  :rolleyes :z :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 01 December 2017, 10:03:08 pm
Ok Tommy, what part of yes and no did you not understand?  :lol :pokefun


Well the bit in between really.

Definition of and. 1 —used as a function word to indicate connection or addition especially of items within the same class or type —used to join sentence elements of the same grammatical rank or function.  :rolleyes :z :lol


Also very useful for a lot of tasks, like shoving, in a glove and riding a Fazer to name but one. :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: celticbiker on 02 December 2017, 12:33:28 pm
I must be one lucky fella. I commute 100 miles every day five days a week and love it. This also means I get to do regular maintenance every month too.
The weather in this country never gets cold enough to not ride if you have the right gear,and my Mrs buys me anything I need if I'm too tight to buy it myself.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 02 December 2017, 02:03:04 pm
I must be one lucky fella. I commute 100 miles every day five days a week and love it. This also means I get to do regular maintenance every month too.
The weather in this country never gets cold enough to not ride if you have the right gear,and my Mrs buys me anything I need if I'm too tight to buy it myself.


Ahhh! They breed the tough in Wales, but, us wimpy Southern Bastards only ride when the sun shines.
Now I'm going to DUCK   :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: celticbiker on 02 December 2017, 05:36:11 pm
D'ya know, I posted that on another forum recently and I think they all had a hissy fit cos nobody has posted since
ISN'T THAT RIGHT NOG?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 02 December 2017, 05:46:23 pm
Foc em all Celtic, if peeps don't like the piss being taken they should keep their heads below the parapet.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 04 December 2017, 11:41:26 am
It was yesterday actually. I'd heard that my favourite 'bikers' cafe, Castlewood cafe, near Uttoxeter, was shutting down so I set off in the pouring rain to find out what was happening. It also gave me a chance to find out if my new Daytona boots would actually keep my feet dry. 60 miles of rain later I was there, with dry feet. On arrival I was the only biker there, but three more arrived before I left.
Unfortunately, the cafe is shutting for good on the 21st January. An office block is being built on the site.
I set off home in the drizzle and everything was going well until I got to Loggerheads, heading towards Market Drayton. I felt a bump and heard a crunching sound under the back tyre. Two miles later the bike became difficult to steer so I pulled into a field entrance., by which time the tyre was flat. It wasn't repairable as there was a big gash in the tread.Shame, as it's a month old Pilot 4. I rang the AA at 12-45 pm and at 2-30 pm a very helpful AA operative turned up.Bike was put on a trailer and We set off for my house.
  This morning I rang every motorbike tyre fitter locally but nobody had a Pilot 4 or T30 in stock and I want the bike for tomorrow morning. One fitter could get me a BT023 for this afternoon so I ordered that. I don't have a car so I loaded the back wheel onto my other 'transport' and pushed it across town to the tyre fitters.
Left it with them. Awaiting a phone call to collect this afternoon.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mtread on 04 December 2017, 04:17:44 pm
Any idea what the 'bump' was? Shame about the tyre being so new, but I like the wheel transporter. Which GP pit crew did you borrow it from :-)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 04 December 2017, 04:35:23 pm
I think tahts the cafe I pass on the way to Stafford Show. Near the ruined castle. Love that old push chair. Back in the day, we'd have had the wheels and axles, and with three old planks, a few nails and bolts, we'd have made a trolley (Ithink they call em soap box carts these days)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 04 December 2017, 05:38:54 pm
Yeah you would not be so keen on the wheel transport/Pushchair if you could see laying on the pavement just out of camera shot is a 5 month old baby crying its eyes out.
I think the bump and the crunch he heard was the baby. :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 04 December 2017, 05:45:21 pm
It is the one you pass to get to the Stafford Show. Really busy when it's on. When I was a kid in the '50's we did exactly the same thing and made ourselves some trolleys, or 'trogs' as we used to call them. My 'transport' is the chassis of my son's pram. He's 35 now.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 04 December 2017, 06:04:05 pm
I think that the bump, followed by a crunching sound was probably a glass receptacle of some sort, mtread.
Unfortunately, with the rain, leaves on the road, traffic, and being an old git, I didn't see it. Just spent an hour in the dark and drizzle, by the light of a table lamp, pissing about trying to get the wheel back in. It's in thank goodness. I shall adjust everything in the morning. Just going to park up the trolley now.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Freck on 04 December 2017, 07:18:00 pm
Good to see you’re still getting out and about on the bike Mike  :thumbup
Hope you’re keeping well.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 04 December 2017, 09:16:54 pm
Thank-you Steve. How is your arm ? Hope that you are managing to get plenty of riding in too.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 05 December 2017, 12:18:29 am
Charged my battery, can't believe it went on for around 2.5hrs, the cold weather obviously took its toll, battery's relatively newish.
Think the short runs too and from work, with the heated grips, headlights and spotlights are a bit of a drainage combination.
All good now though. :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 05 December 2017, 02:35:23 pm
Charged my battery, can't believe it went on for around 2.5hrs, the cold weather obviously took its toll, battery's relatively newish.
Think the short runs too and from work, with the heated grips, headlights and spotlights, electric blanket, tv, playstation.microwave,kettle are a bit of a drainage combination.
All good now though. :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 05 December 2017, 03:13:59 pm
Charged my battery, can't believe it went on for around 2.5hrs, the cold weather obviously took its toll, battery's relatively newish.
Think the short runs too and from work, with the heated grips, headlights and spotlights, electric blanket, tv, playstation.microwave,kettle are a bit of a drainage combination.
All good now though. :)

Should really get some speakers......  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 05 December 2017, 03:55:58 pm
Making the most of the mild weather. Yellow warning issued for snow and ice in my area for Saturday and Sunday. A ride in the hills, stopping at Bala lake. A coffee and a snack , then back to Wrexham via Ruthin.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 05 December 2017, 04:24:58 pm
Making the most of the mild weather. Yellow warning issued for snow and ice in my area for Saturday and Sunday. A ride in the hills, stopping at Bala lake. A coffee and a snack , then back to Wrexham via Ruthin.

Have you doctored that photo, or do you no longer have a number plate?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 05 December 2017, 04:33:01 pm
Since fitting the blue spot rear caliper I decided to completely service the front two blue spots.
Spent the afternoon out on the patio in fairly pleasant weather hint of sunshine for a while.


Removed calipers (Left the brake lines connected) gave them a good soaking in hot soapy water hanging in a bucket and used the wife's toothbrush to give them a really good scrub, gently pushed the pistons out a little so i could really clean them (Thankfully no rust what-so-ever) rinsed and dried and red rubber greased the piston, remover the top of the Master Cylinder and gently pushed the piston back into place , removed excess RR grease.


Pads still have lots of life in them so cleaned them and lubed he rear of pads with a smear of Copper Slip along with the pad retaining pin and R Clips.
Spent about 3 hours doing the job but well pleased with the outcome, looks better as well with nice clean calipers.


Tip: The spring that bears down on the pads by the brake pad retaining pin has to go on the right way round, the spring is not symmetrical, seen on one of the pictures below.
 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 05 December 2017, 04:37:09 pm
Bloody hell, darrsi ! I've just rushed out to check that it hadn't dropped off. Yes it is there. Must be the camera angle.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 05 December 2017, 04:42:06 pm
LOL It does look like you number plate has gone walk about.
Camera angle was perfect. 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 05 December 2017, 05:06:23 pm
If you enlarge it you can see the number plate and the red reflector.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: limax2 on 05 December 2017, 05:25:14 pm
Made sure the Fazer was fully covered before using the angle grinder on a steel item in the vice.
This is always a useful precaution unless you happen to like the look of tiny rust spots on items nearby.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 05 December 2017, 06:11:50 pm
Good advice Limax2, but alas too late for me.


I worked in the building trade for most of my life (Brickie)


I picked up a job after the Big Storm of 30 years ago.


A house had lost its 'Cable End' wall, pulled over by a heavy cable running from a pole to the apex of the gable wall that was trashed about by the high winds.


Scaffolding up, remainder of gable end wall taken down and cleared.
Materials delivered by a local builders merchants, but they delivered the next size up steel Catnic lintel, out with the 9" spinner (Disc Cutter) 300mm removed from one end quick splash of red oxide over the cut edge, lintel up wall rebuilt, scaffold down, rubble away, clean the down stairs very large lounge window to find that it was like sandpaper with hundreds and thousands of minute pieces of molten steel burned into the glass  :eek
I lost about 80% the money that I made had doing the job paying for replacement double glazed units and having them fitted.  :'(

I have seen big rusty red/brown fanned out patches on footpaths and patios where builders have used disc cutters without either covering up, or, cutting somewhere safe. I have learned my lesson.  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 05 December 2017, 06:39:44 pm
Since fitting the blue spot rear caliper I decided to completely service the front two blue spots.
Spent the afternoon out on the patio in fairly pleasant weather hint of sunshine for a while.


Removed calipers (Left the brake lines connected) gave them a good soaking in hot soapy water hanging in a bucket and used the wife's toothbrush to give them a really good scrub, gently pushed the pistons out a little so i could really clean them (Thankfully no rust what-so-ever) rinsed and dried and red rubber greased the piston, remover the top of the Master Cylinder and gently pushed the piston back into place , removed excess RR grease.


Pads still have lots of life in them so cleaned them and lubed he rear of pads with a smear of Copper Slip along with the pad retaining pin and R Clips.
Spent about 3 hours doing the job but well pleased with the outcome, looks better as well with nice clean calipers.


Tip: The spring that bears down on the pads by the brake pad retaining pin has to go on the right way round, the spring is not symmetrical, seen on one of the pictures below.


I use a stainless steel scouring ball to clean the pad pins up, it gets any shite off them really efficiently without any damage at all to the pin.


And the gold colured pad plate has a small arrow on it which should be facing upwards (forward motion) on refitting. You can just see it in your photo on the bottom left of the plate.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 05 December 2017, 06:52:15 pm
Since fitting the blue spot rear caliper I decided to completely service the front two blue spots.
Spent the afternoon out on the patio in fairly pleasant weather hint of sunshine for a while.


Removed calipers (Left the brake lines connected) gave them a good soaking in hot soapy water hanging in a bucket and used the wife's toothbrush to give them a really good scrub, gently pushed the pistons out a little so i could really clean them (Thankfully no rust what-so-ever) rinsed and dried and red rubber greased the piston, remover the top of the Master Cylinder and gently pushed the piston back into place , removed excess RR grease.


Pads still have lots of life in them so cleaned them and lubed he rear of pads with a smear of Copper Slip along with the pad retaining pin and R Clips.
Spent about 3 hours doing the job but well pleased with the outcome, looks better as well with nice clean calipers.


Tip: The spring that bears down on the pads by the brake pad retaining pin has to go on the right way round, the spring is not symmetrical, seen on one of the pictures below.


I use a stainless steel scouring ball to clean the pad pins up, it gets any shite off them really efficiently without any damage at all to the pin.


And the gold colured pad plate has a small arrow on it which should be facing upwards (forward motion) on refitting. You can just see it in your photo on the bottom left of the plate.


Hey Darrsi,
Good spot mate.
I cleaned them bad boys and did not even notice the arrow, I had to check in the Haynes Manual to see which way around the spring went and that was on the second caliper, fortunately I had fitted the first one the correct way around.  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 05 December 2017, 08:50:09 pm
Cleaned the chain but posted it here http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,20030.0.html (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,20030.0.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazerider on 05 December 2017, 09:40:30 pm
Made sure the Fazer was fully covered before using the angle grinder on a steel item in the vice.
This is always a useful precaution unless you happen to like the look of tiny rust spots on items nearby.
Likewise, don't expect the burning steel sparks to bounce harmlessly off your patio doors, they stick to glass and each melts a tiny little pit. :'(


>edit< Sorry Tommy, didn't read back far enough to see you'd already covered this!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 06 December 2017, 02:25:26 pm
Did my plug caps about a year ago, 8mm off the end of the HT leads, plug cap end, but the angled caps I bought were no good as they hit the camshaft tunnel top before they were popped onto the plugs, so I refitted the OEM ones, but was not really happy with the way the screwed on, a bit hit and miss I felt, almost as if they were reluctant to screw themselves into the HT lead. anyway I have just ordered some of theses hoping they will fit.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NGK-SD05F-R-SD05FR-8238-Straight-Spark-Plug-Cap-4-Pack-Genuine-NGK-Parts/322248430204?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NGK-SD05F-R-SD05FR-8238-Straight-Spark-Plug-Cap-4-Pack-Genuine-NGK-Parts/322248430204?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 06 December 2017, 03:31:10 pm
A ride into Shropshire this morning, then back into Wales and the Ponderosa, Horseshoe Pass, for a snack. A bit breezy but very mild. A dozen bikers there when I arrived.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slappy on 06 December 2017, 05:00:59 pm
Since fitting the blue spot rear caliper I decided to completely service the front two blue spots.
Spent the afternoon out on the patio in fairly pleasant weather hint of sunshine for a while.


Removed calipers (Left the brake lines connected) gave them a good soaking in hot soapy water hanging in a bucket and used the wife's toothbrush to give them a really good scrub, gently pushed the pistons out a little so i could really clean them (Thankfully no rust what-so-ever) rinsed and dried and red rubber greased the piston, remover the top of the Master Cylinder and gently pushed the piston back into place , removed excess RR grease.


Pads still have lots of life in them so cleaned them and lubed he rear of pads with a smear of Copper Slip along with the pad retaining pin and R Clips.
Spent about 3 hours doing the job but well pleased with the outcome, looks better as well with nice clean calipers.


Tip: The spring that bears down on the pads by the brake pad retaining pin has to go on the right way round, the spring is not symmetrical, seen on one of the pictures below.


I use a stainless steel scouring ball to clean the pad pins up, it gets any shite off them really efficiently without any damage at all to the pin.


And the gold colured pad plate has a small arrow on it which should be facing upwards (forward motion) on refitting. You can just see it in your photo on the bottom left of the plate.


Hey Darrsi,
Good spot mate.
I cleaned them bad boys and did not even notice the arrow, I had to check in the Haynes Manual to see which way around the spring went and that was on the second caliper, fortunately I had fitted the first one the correct way around.  :thumbup


Because I am getting old and forgetful I take a lot of photos with my phone before taking things apart nowadays so I have a reminder of how it fitted together, but there is also a little voice in my head saying " how do you know it was fitted correctly before".   :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 06 December 2017, 06:58:12 pm
A ride into Shropshire this morning, then back into Wales and the Ponderosa, Horseshoe Pass, for a snack. A bit breezy but very mild. A dozen bikers there when I arrived.

and the trusty little Fazer hiding in plain sight, did you have to wait often for the other three  :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 06 December 2017, 10:05:05 pm
I'm too old and slow to ride with those big boys ! I can't seem to find anyone slow enough to accompany me.  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 06 December 2017, 10:48:30 pm
I'm too old and slow to ride with those big boys ! I can't seem to find anyone slow enough to accompany me.  :'(

You mean "Anyone Else"  :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 06 December 2017, 11:29:24 pm
Since fitting the blue spot rear caliper I decided to completely service the front two blue spots.
Spent the afternoon out on the patio in fairly pleasant weather hint of sunshine for a while.


Removed calipers (Left the brake lines connected) gave them a good soaking in hot soapy water hanging in a bucket and used the wife's toothbrush to give them a really good scrub, gently pushed the pistons out a little so i could really clean them (Thankfully no rust what-so-ever) rinsed and dried and red rubber greased the piston, remover the top of the Master Cylinder and gently pushed the piston back into place , removed excess RR grease.


Pads still have lots of life in them so cleaned them and lubed he rear of pads with a smear of Copper Slip along with the pad retaining pin and R Clips.
Spent about 3 hours doing the job but well pleased with the outcome, looks better as well with nice clean calipers.


Tip: The spring that bears down on the pads by the brake pad retaining pin has to go on the right way round, the spring is not symmetrical, seen on one of the pictures below.


I use a stainless steel scouring ball to clean the pad pins up, it gets any shite off them really efficiently without any damage at all to the pin.


And the gold colured pad plate has a small arrow on it which should be facing upwards (forward motion) on refitting. You can just see it in your photo on the bottom left of the plate.


Hey Darrsi,
Good spot mate.
I cleaned them bad boys and did not even notice the arrow, I had to check in the Haynes Manual to see which way around the spring went and that was on the second caliper, fortunately I had fitted the first one the correct way around.  :thumbup


Because I am getting old and forgetful I take a lot of photos with my phone before taking things apart nowadays so I have a reminder of how it fitted together, but there is also a little voice in my head saying " how do you know it was fitted correctly before".   :\


They were probably fitted right before, unless I fitted them of course, I did not even see the arrows on the pad retaining springs on my front calipers. :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 06 December 2017, 11:31:33 pm
Made sure the Fazer was fully covered before using the angle grinder on a steel item in the vice.
This is always a useful precaution unless you happen to like the look of tiny rust spots on items nearby.
Likewise, don't expect the burning steel sparks to bounce harmlessly off your patio doors, they stick to glass and each melts a tiny little pit. :'(


>edit< Sorry Tommy, didn't read back far enough to see you'd already covered this!


I didn't just cover this! I covered the foccing window as well with molten metal spots.  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 10 December 2017, 11:12:54 am
I gazed lovingly at it and realised that I won't be going for a ride in the North Wales hills today !
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 10 December 2017, 12:51:44 pm
I gazed lovingly at it and realised that I won't be going for a ride in the North Wales hills today !


If you were even thinking about it no matter how fleetingly I would say its not heated gloves you need more a F-----g Lobotomy  :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 10 December 2017, 01:01:27 pm
I had considered another search for your missing hat at lake Vyrnwy, Tommy. You will have to manage without it for a while longer.  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 10 December 2017, 01:20:17 pm
I had considered another search for your missing hat at lake Vyrnwy, Tommy. You will have to manage without it for a while longer.  :lol


I know as you ride around Lake Vyrnwy there are thousands of brown leather hats strewn around the roads, but, this is mine and I don't want you bringing back any old hat, it must be the right one  :lol


Complete with the Welsh Daffodil and Peacock feather.
I will add the hat in the photo is not the original, but an exact representation none the less. 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 10 December 2017, 01:38:02 pm
This image will be very useful, given the vast array of similar hats to be found in the vicinity of the lake. Thank-you Tommy, most thoughtful. I have printed it and shall take it with me. The vibrant Welsh Daffodil should be sufficient to distinguish your hat from the run of the mill versions roaming amongst the pheasants in this area.  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 10 December 2017, 01:52:24 pm
This image will be very useful, given the vast array of similar hats to be found in the vicinity of the lake. Thank-you Tommy, most thoughtful. I have printed it and shall take it with me. The vibrant Welsh Daffodil should be sufficient to distinguish your hat from the run of the mill versions roaming amongst the pheasants in this area.  :)


Thank you so much for you fast response and your willingness to go that extra mile in helping out a fellow Fazer (Foccer) owner, should you ever be unfortunate enough to have a loss, nay a bereavement such as the loss of an old friend (Say a hat) in Hampshire, I will spring to your aid in helping to recover said article.  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 10 December 2017, 01:55:56 pm
Me thinks there is more than one bored to F--k Fazer owner wishing the weather was better and find something more constructive to do than sit on their computer making platitudes and overtures of never ending friendship and willingness to help.
 :lol :rollin :rollin :rollin :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 10 December 2017, 02:31:11 pm
Not really what I did to my Fazer today but it is relevant (I think)


This is at a very good price:
www.ebay.co.uk/p/Wd40-WD-40-Multi-use-Maintenance-Smart-Straw-450ml/520187708?var=502118021668 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Wd40-WD-40-Multi-use-Maintenance-Smart-Straw-450ml/520187708?var=502118021668)


Or
You could buy this, also at a very good price:


www.ebay.co.uk/p/Wd40-WD-40-5-Litre-Multi-use-Maintenance-Can-Plus-Spray/1917439260 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Wd40-WD-40-5-Litre-Multi-use-Maintenance-Can-Plus-Spray/1917439260)




The first can is 450 ml @ £7.49 a can (Good price) that works out at 8.32 pence per 5 ml application.
The second can is 5 litres at £22.50 a can (A very good price) that works out at 1 pence exactly per 5 ml application, a good saving, along with the can you get a free reasonably good quality spray bottle (Cost you £2.50 in the Garden Centre).


What I like about this system is you can mix WD40 with engine oil and spray it into awkward areas, it gets oil/lube into difficult places that would be almost impossible to get.
Another good use of the oil/WD mix is on motorcycle drive chains, not to lube them particularly but if you jet wash a chain this mixture will drive out the water (WD=Water displacement) and add a little lube prior to a quick wipe down with a rag and lubing in your usual way.


WD is great on electric as well, for water displacement.


I just wish I had something better to do on the wet Sunday afternoon.
I do have new NGK straight plug caps to go on, but, no room to work in the shed, the wind is howling through the covered way down the side of my house and the rain is bouncing about 9 inches up off the patio as it lands.
 :'( :'( :'( :grumble     
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 18 December 2017, 03:19:47 pm
A nice ride in the sunshine to Montford Bridge cafe near Shrewsbury. About 8 degrees this afternoon. Roads damp and greasy.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: celticbiker on 18 December 2017, 03:40:13 pm
Gave it a good wash, oil and filter change.
Having done too many motorway miles recently, took it out on my favourite B roads and got the rear spinning up to bring the tyre back towards profile.  :stop
[size=78%]Must stop being so lazy in the future [/size] :z
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: slimwilly on 18 December 2017, 10:35:13 pm
Got the covers off my gen 2, battery would not go, trickle charge, no good,, jump leads =started,, so will see if trickle charge will save battery, 5 year old moto batt, I have high hopes,,, if not will be getting a lightweight one.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: celticbiker on 19 December 2017, 12:25:22 am
I've read that them there LiiOn batteries don't like the cold.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: vinnyb on 19 December 2017, 01:46:53 am

I've read that them there LiiOn batteries don't like the cold.
  I've found they go flat quickly in the cold on my drill, they're sometimes both totally flat when I start to use them. which kind of defeats the object of having two batteries but at least they charge quickly and they last longer when their not cold, my power tools all live in my cellar so they get cool but not as cold as outside.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 19 December 2017, 01:55:22 pm
Checked my tyres pressures, only 27 in the rear and 21 in the front 😓😓 topped them up now so should ride a little better haha
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 20 December 2017, 02:08:15 pm
I had new DID chain and sprockets fitted to the 600.So much smoother on the ride home.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 20 December 2017, 02:38:44 pm
I had new DID chain and sprockets fitted to the 600.So much smoother on the ride home.


Which bike oh! man of many 600 Fazers
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 20 December 2017, 03:28:34 pm
My red 'winter' Fazer, Tommy. The old chain was running as rough as hell. There wasn't a great deal of wear on the front or rear sprocket but changed the lot as I always do. The output shaft bearing was checked, and was smooth with no play. Output shaft threads were fine too. 12mm nut fitted. Out tomorrow in the 11 degree 'heat', all being well.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 21 December 2017, 03:12:43 pm
A ride to Bala to drop something off at my friends house. Dry and bright when I left home. Mist and rain in Bala. Took a flask with me expecting to sit by the lake for an hour. Instead, I had 30 minutes sheltering under a tree, drinking my coffee. Four bikers went past heading towards Dolgellau, so I wasn't the only nutter out today. Just finished washing and drying the bike.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 21 December 2017, 05:29:38 pm
A ride to Bala to drop something off at my friends house. Dry and bright when I left home. Mist and rain in Bala. Took a flask with me expecting to sit by the lake for an hour. Instead, I had 30 minutes sheltering under a tree, drinking my coffee. Four bikers went past heading towards Dolgellau, so I wasn't the only nutter out today. Just finished washing and drying the bike.


I am not a believer in LocTite, but there is one and one only acceptation for me, the infamous front sprocket nut (12mm), along with a new sprocket washer each time it comes off.
LocTite 620 is what Yamaha recommend.
If that bad boy comes undone it can throw you up the road big time if the chain jams up in the engine area   :eek  , whilst fucking the output shaft big time, I'm told it is a complete engine strip down to replace it, or weld the nut to the shaft at the risk of cooking oil seals.

Cheerful little soul aren't I ?    :rolleyes 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 21 December 2017, 08:52:46 pm


I am not a believer in LocTite, but there is one and one only acceptation for me, the infamous front sprocket nut (12mm), along with a new sprocket washer each time it comes off.
LocTite 620 is what Yamaha recommend.
If that bad boy comes undone it can throw you up the road big time if the chain jams up in the engine area   :eek  , whilst fucking the output shaft big time, I'm told it is a complete engine strip down to replace it, or weld the nut to the shaft at the risk of cooking oil seals.
Cheerful little soul aren't I ?    :rolleyes 



There is another way to solve it and does not require stripping or welding  :eek :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 21 December 2017, 09:54:11 pm


I am not a believer in LocTite, but there is one and one only acceptation for me, the infamous front sprocket nut (12mm), along with a new sprocket washer each time it comes off.
LocTite 620 is what Yamaha recommend.
If that bad boy comes undone it can throw you up the road big time if the chain jams up in the engine area   :eek  , whilst fucking the output shaft big time, I'm told it is a complete engine strip down to replace it, or weld the nut to the shaft at the risk of cooking oil seals.
Cheerful little soul aren't I ?    :rolleyes 



There is another way to solve it and does not require stripping or welding  :eek :)


FFS unfazed I can't hold my breath much longer
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Frosties on 21 December 2017, 11:23:52 pm
Lockwire ???

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 23 December 2017, 01:32:38 am


I am not a believer in LocTite, but there is one and one only acceptation for me, the infamous front sprocket nut (12mm), along with a new sprocket washer each time it comes off.
LocTite 620 is what Yamaha recommend.
If that bad boy comes undone it can throw you up the road big time if the chain jams up in the engine area   :eek  , whilst fucking the output shaft big time, I'm told it is a complete engine strip down to replace it, or weld the nut to the shaft at the risk of cooking oil seals.
Cheerful little soul aren't I ?    :rolleyes 



There is another way to solve it and does not require stripping or welding  :eek :)



FFS unfazed I can't hold my breath much longer


Check the downloads section http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?action=downloads;cat=2 (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?action=downloads;cat=2)  :rolleyes

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 23 December 2017, 07:58:27 am
That is ingenious, unfazed. Bloody brilliant ! I have printed the file off for future reference. Thank-you.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 23 December 2017, 12:52:58 pm
I rode over to Wem, Shropshire, to Tony Moss Motorcycles. It's Tony's last day after 53 years of great service. At the age of 74 he is retiring. He has looked after my bikes for many years and is a true gentleman. Real personal service, great honesty and integrity.He is a former TT racer and rode many of the Irish road races, including finishing 2nd at Skerries, 4th at the Temple 100. I gave him my very best wishes for a long and happy retirement. A sad day for me and many other local bikers. The end of an era. Photo is of Tony with my Fazer.
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Post by: tommyardin on 23 December 2017, 05:03:33 pm
My red 'winter' Fazer, Tommy. The old chain was running as rough as hell. There wasn't a great deal of wear on the front or rear sprocket but changed the lot as I always do. The output shaft bearing was checked, and was smooth with no play. Output shaft threads were fine too. 12mm nut fitted. Out tomorrow in the 11 degree 'heat', all being well.


Oh! OK the slow one  :lol
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Post by: Anquetil on 23 December 2017, 05:06:16 pm
All my Fazers are slow with me riding them, Tommy !
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Post by: robbo on 23 December 2017, 06:25:06 pm
But at least yours is out on the streets Anquetil, not locked up in a shed. :lol
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Post by: tommyardin on 23 December 2017, 07:00:48 pm
But at least yours is out on the streets Anquetil, not locked up in a shed. :lol


Steady, you are talking about the now owner of a C90 that will be on the road all year around.  :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Post by: unfazed on 23 December 2017, 07:07:11 pm
That is ingenious, unfazed. Bloody brilliant ! I have printed the file off for future reference. Thank-you.
Desperation with frustration is often the mother of invention  :lol
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Post by: Hugh Mungus on 23 December 2017, 10:20:52 pm
I have used a similar technique in the past but didn't fit a circlip, just the bolt and washer. It worked well but I didn't cover the same kind of mileages as it was on a DT175MX.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 31 December 2017, 02:48:02 pm
I fitted a Tutoro chain oiler on the 'winter' 600 this morning. At dinnertime I went for a 20 mile spin to check the flow rate. I had to decrease it a bit. Started raining half an hour after I got back. I shall tidy the zip ties up in the morning and, weather permitting, go for a longer ride to fine tune it..
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Post by: Anquetil on 01 January 2018, 01:47:04 pm
A ride to Rhos on sea. Coffee and teacake at the cafe on the prom, sitting in the sun. A great start to 2018 !
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Post by: Fazerider on 01 January 2018, 04:56:16 pm
 Went to work for the first time in a fortnight.
No problem starting, but it was firing on 3 every time I tried even gentle acceleration with less than 4000 rpm. Hopefully the journey home will be a bit smoother now the electrics have had a chance to dry out fully over the hot engine.
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Post by: Anquetil on 06 January 2018, 03:25:24 pm
A ride to Ruthin, Cerrigydrudion, Bala, Ruthin, Wrexham. About 5 degrees out of the breeze. Sat by Bala lake with a flask of coffee for 30 minutes. A group of 5 bikers arrived whilst I was there. Virtually traffic free roads. One reason that I enjoy winter riding so much. Just finished washing and drying the bike.
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 11 January 2018, 09:35:56 pm
Fitted my some Oxford L.E.D turn signals today. After much pissing about with resistors and stupid Yamaha connections I finally got them working but then to my dismay realised they don't fit without some kind of spacer/blanking plate?
I've used the stock bases for now but looks awful. The back will need something similar too,
Does anyone know what I'm looking for?
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Post by: lew600fazer on 12 January 2018, 04:37:43 pm

I fitted a Tutoro chain oiler on the 'winter' 600 this morning. At dinnertime I went for a 20 mile spin to check the flow rate. I had to decrease it a bit. Started raining half an hour after I got back. I shall tidy the zip ties up in the morning and, weather permitting, go for a longer ride to fine tune it..
I have a Tutoro fitted to my MT09 great bit of kit, I think you could remove about a metre of the plastic piping there though. I have my feed screw set at about 1/3rd of a turn open get about 700/750 miles before needing to top up again current chain and sprockets 15,000 miles, front sprocket showing a bit of wear, but I do have a tight spot on the chain, no noticeable wear on the rear. I even have the feed set up as you have.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grayo on 12 January 2018, 04:59:37 pm
Fitted my some Oxford L.E.D turn signals today. After much pissing about with resistors and stupid Yamaha connections I finally got them working but then to my dismay realised they don't fit without some kind of spacer/blanking plate?
I've used the stock bases for now but looks awful. The back will need something similar too,
Does anyone know what I'm looking for?
Yep. You need these. I bought these for my 2008 Gen 2 a couple of years ago. Got mine from M&P's though, not this American site and they were cheaper. Maybe contact Oxford direct and find out where your local dealer is.  https://www.motosport.com/oxford-indicator-spacers?mmy=yamaha%3Bfzs1000%3B2008&mmy_source=pdp (https://www.motosport.com/oxford-indicator-spacers?mmy=yamaha%3Bfzs1000%3B2008&mmy_source=pdp)
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Post by: mountaingoat on 12 January 2018, 05:07:03 pm
I fitted a Tutoro chain oiler on the 'winter' 600 this morning. At dinnertime I went for a 20 mile spin to check the flow rate. I had to decrease it a bit. Started raining half an hour after I got back. I shall tidy the zip ties up in the morning and, weather permitting, go for a longer ride to fine tune it..

I fitted a Tutoro today too as it happens. I didn't check on here to see how anybody else had done it before so my route is a bit tighter than Anquetil's one.

Seems to flow just fine though, I'm working all weekend so will see how it holds up on the commute!
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Post by: Anquetil on 12 January 2018, 05:09:41 pm
Hi Lew. I have done a few hundred miles since fitting it and I am delighted with the results. Yesterday, I was out in the rain and mud covered roads for 90 miles and the chain was lubricated and clean when I got home. I bought an oiler as I was getting through a chain and sprockets in about 12000 miles, probably not helped by riding every winter in all the salt and crap. My mate has an oiler fitted and he is on 38000 miles, and his transmission is still in good order. This prompted me to fit one. I take your point about the excess plastic piping. First one I have ever fitted. I wasn't sure where to route it. I used to lubricate my chains in the tin of heated grease many years ago !
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 12 January 2018, 05:09:44 pm
Fitted my some Oxford L.E.D turn signals today. After much pissing about with resistors and stupid Yamaha connections I finally got them working but then to my dismay realised they don't fit without some kind of spacer/blanking plate?
I've used the stock bases for now but looks awful. The back will need something similar too,
Does anyone know what I'm looking for?
Yep. You need these. I bought these for my 2008 Gen 2 a couple of years ago. Got mine from M&P's though, not this American site and they were cheaper. Maybe contact Oxford direct and find out where your local dealer is.  https://www.motosport.com/oxford-indicator-spacers?mmy=yamaha%3Bfzs1000%3B2008&mmy_source=pdp (https://www.motosport.com/oxford-indicator-spacers?mmy=yamaha%3Bfzs1000%3B2008&mmy_source=pdp)

Spot on, thanks Grayo.
I knew there must be some kind of nicer looking solution to it haha I was ready to use washers is nothing else bit these are perfect 👍
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Post by: Anquetil on 12 January 2018, 05:27:23 pm
That is much neater than my routing effort, mountaingoat. I shall have to have a rethink.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazerider on 12 January 2018, 09:14:54 pm
That is much neater than my routing effort, mountaingoat. I shall have to have a rethink.
I fitted a Scottoiler inside the left hand tail fairing and fed the delivery tube down the right hand side, crossing over the front of the swingarm pivot then under the left side of the arm. Aside from a couple of tiewraps it’s scarcely visible. The oiler reservoir itself isn’t vertical, but that hasn’t been a problem.
The Tutoro’s shape is obviously a bit different, but it might be possible to site it in the same place.
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Post by: Anquetil on 12 January 2018, 10:05:05 pm
Thanks for that, Fazerider. All suggestions are welcome.
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Post by: Anquetil on 14 January 2018, 02:32:58 pm
A ride to Llandudno today. Saw many bikers out in this lovely weather.
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Post by: Creaky on 14 January 2018, 06:10:15 pm
Nice pics Anquetil and lovely weather!

Took my bike out for an hour or so this morning. Not sunny up here but dry and cold so not wet roads to speak of so bike was still clean after 40 odd miles. Love the way my Fazer simply starts up after a few weeks of non-use and settles into an even tickover ready for the off without any drama. Quick check of chain slack, tyre pressures and oil level and we're ready.
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Post by: Fazerider on 14 January 2018, 06:43:58 pm
Thanks for that, Fazerider. All suggestions are welcome.
Took a pic this afternoon:


(https://s19.postimg.cc/s7tdln7hf/Scottoiler_installation.jpg)
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Post by: NorthWestern on 14 January 2018, 07:21:05 pm
Decided to finally bleed my rear brake... Found an old bottle of "turtle wax" while looking for my bleed kit so gave it a wash and wax, then clocked a really old bottle of brasso polish so did the silencer! Proper shiney...
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Post by: Gee on 14 January 2018, 09:23:06 pm
Fitted a fender extender (hopefully it'll keep a lot of muck of the engine and down pipes), cleaned the chain + sprockets of old chain lube and muck, gave her a good all over wash, re lubed the chain (without getting the lube all over the place), cleaned + lubed the clutch cable (much smoother now), took some slack out of the throttle cable after adjusting the grip position and made note of a few rust spots that need treating when I get a bit of time and some paint... maybe next wk end if nothing else gets in the way.
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Post by: tommyardin on 15 January 2018, 12:15:17 am
Decided to finally bleed my rear brake... Found an old bottle of "turtle wax" while looking for my bleed kit so gave it a wash and wax, then clocked a really old bottle of brasso polish so did the silencer! Proper shiney...


But did you get around to bleeding that brake?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: NorthWestern on 15 January 2018, 07:56:54 am
Decided to finally bleed my rear brake... Found an old bottle of "turtle wax" while looking for my bleed kit so gave it a wash and wax, then clocked a really old bottle of brasso polish so did the silencer! Proper shiney...


But did you get around to bleeding that brake?


Yeah, of course the little bolt holding the reservoir to its thin plastic hanger had seized so had to drill that out...   
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 15 January 2018, 03:44:06 pm
Installed my new rear L.E.D turn signals and finally wired the tail light indicators in. It's very obvious that I'm indicating now 🤗
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Post by: tommyardin on 15 January 2018, 05:41:35 pm
Installed my new rear L.E.D turn signals and finally wired the tail light indicators in. It's very obvious that I'm indicating now 🤗


It is obvious that you are indicating, what is not obvious is which way your going  :pokefun
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 15 January 2018, 05:49:10 pm
Installed my new rear L.E.D turn signals and finally wired the tail light indicators in. It's very obvious that I'm indicating now 🤗


It is obvious that you are indicating, what is not obvious is which way your going  :pokefun

Gotta keep um on their toes 😉
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 15 January 2018, 06:16:48 pm
Both all washed, dried, treated and stored until, I am back on the road again. :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: brooker81 on 16 January 2018, 12:09:00 pm
new headers for the 6...


(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/Fazer%20Oc/IMG-20171221-WA0004_zps6afcutav.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 17 January 2018, 01:41:45 pm
Acquired and fitted a genuine Yamaha belly pan. Makes it look sooo much beter imo. Takes away the skinnyness of the front end. Looks like a real muscle bike now haha
Just the rearsets to go now
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Post by: Dea-ville on 27 January 2018, 04:26:51 pm
Noticed one of the front calipers was binding on the disc, whipped them both off, tooth brush, brake cleaner & red rubber grease. Sorted.
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Post by: agricola on 27 January 2018, 08:05:47 pm
MOT test, passed. :)
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 27 January 2018, 08:50:25 pm
Added carbon fibre heel plates until I get the rearsets powdercoated
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Post by: spinus on 29 January 2018, 05:09:00 pm
went out
froze,came home and put it away again
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Post by: Fazerider on 07 February 2018, 06:47:01 pm

Ran it out of fuel (again).
I was wondering why the bike was vibrating as if the road surface was rippled and after a moment, the penny dropped and I realised I’d last filled up 236 miles ago. Fortunately this happened at the end of the M4 and by shaking the bike side to side when moving, and back and forth while stopped at traffic lights, I was able to make use of the “reserve” and reached the petrol station on Goldhawk Road some 4 miles on.
Anyone behind must have wondered what was going on, but at least I didn’t have to push the bugger. :lol
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Post by: kitcrazy on 13 February 2018, 04:55:19 pm
Ordered an undertray and some new indicators from jesters thought I'd treat the old girl.
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Post by: Nemesis on 13 February 2018, 05:41:53 pm
Finally fitting a new exhaust :lol
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Post by: robbo on 13 February 2018, 05:46:45 pm
Mel,
Is that an Ermax undertray that you've ordered.
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Post by: kitcrazy on 13 February 2018, 08:32:52 pm
Hello mate yes that's the one
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Post by: NorthWestern on 13 February 2018, 09:31:27 pm
Fit a fresh set of heated grips after my throttle one burnt out... Was only 20 quid more to buy the whole lot new rather than just getting a replacement grip...
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Post by: mrMoog on 13 February 2018, 10:59:43 pm
Got home from work and took my son straight out on a test ride, both fully geared up including mine and his rucksack full of books, PE kit etc. After half term he will ride too and from school with me as my work is only 5 mins away. His school bus/times are just not reliable enough, Plus it will save us more than £40 a month in bus fares. He was a damn good passenger, thankfully 😊
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Post by: matt7chunk on 14 February 2018, 09:56:43 am
Not today but the last week or two,
Fitted wezmoto braided lines front and back race setup, adapted a pair of monorack arms to fit the bike with missing support brackets , new EBC sintered front pads, rubbed down and painted a few rust spots  on frame and a nice coating of acf50.
Roll on spring !!
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Post by: celticdog on 16 February 2018, 07:05:38 am
MOT day today, fingers crossed x
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Post by: JonnyFoxtrot on 16 February 2018, 12:28:28 pm
Fresh oil and filter after riding her home from previous owner yesterday!
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Post by: Anquetil on 16 February 2018, 04:05:03 pm
A ride to Bala lake and back from Wrexham. Nice and sunny. Below freezing when I left this morning. Warmed up nicely by dinnertime. Five bikers arrived whilst I was lakeside. Sports bikes, with very loud exhausts. Woke all the half term tourists up !
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Post by: unfazed on 16 February 2018, 05:22:56 pm
4 weeks since my knee Op, was in the garage, looked at the Fazers, still can't bend my knee enough or have enough strength in my leg  to ride either of them yet  :'( but getting there :) maybe in another 2 weeks  :)

I can still dream  :woot Roll on the Summer the pain, stiffness and soreness and all the physio will have been worth it  :)

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Post by: Nemesis on 16 February 2018, 08:35:52 pm
First blast with new exhaust, saw Prince Charles and 6 police bikers giving it sum doing like a rolling road block.
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Post by: fatbloke62 on 16 February 2018, 08:51:01 pm

Mr unfazed ,it's been 3years since I had my knee  replaced, don't skip on your exercises I really worked hard at  doing mine and making sure I could bend it fully it's really paid off I often forget I've had it done its great being pain free . It does take the scar a while to settle down especially when  you first start  wearing you bike trousers  :thumbup
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Post by: unfazed on 16 February 2018, 11:05:08 pm

Mr unfazed ,it's been 3years since I had my knee  replaced, don't skip on your exercises I really worked hard at  doing mine and making sure I could bend it fully it's really paid off I often forget I've had it done its great being pain free . It does take the scar a while to settle down especially when  you first start  wearing you bike trousers  :thumbup

 :thumbup Good to hear you are well recovered. I noticed the scar feels funny when doing some of the exercises and the exercises are the key to a good recovery. I have no bother doing them with the motivations of being back on the bike and maybe back mountaineering.  :thumbup
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Post by: tommyardin on 17 February 2018, 12:02:07 am
Not today but the last week or two,
Fitted wezmoto braided lines front and back race setup, adapted a pair of monorack arms to fit the bike with missing support brackets , new EBC sintered front pads, rubbed down and painted a few rust spots  on frame and a nice coating of acf50.
Roll on spring !!


Hey Matt what is this acf50 that I keep hearing about is a bit like WD40 :D
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Post by: matt7chunk on 17 February 2018, 06:30:17 am
It's and anti corrosion formula invented in the a aircraft industry , it's leaves a protective layer behind that stop rust from forming and cam even reverse it sometimes , it's AMAZING stuff and can highly recommend, definatly if you ride in wet and winter
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Post by: matt7chunk on 17 February 2018, 06:31:52 am
If you buy some don't get the aerosol can but get the concentrate bottle with the spray bottle , can get a really nice fine spray and coat things nice a lightly
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Post by: tommyardin on 17 February 2018, 08:40:30 am
Cheers Matt,
Just ordered acf50 and spray applicator bottle from the Bay, 26 quid  :eek but it's a big bottle. :thumbup :woot
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Post by: matt7chunk on 17 February 2018, 09:13:13 am
It will last you agesss
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Post by: fazersharp on 17 February 2018, 10:16:49 am
First blast with new exhaust, saw Prince Charles and 6 police bikers giving it sum doing like a rolling road block.
I know his lads do but didn't know Charlie rode
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Post by: fazersharp on 17 February 2018, 10:31:39 am
Yes ACF50 works and I can see the advantage of buying the one with atrigger spray because the normal  spray can comes out more like a glupy squirt than a spray, I don't go everywhere with it but instead spray it into a lid and either dab a rag into it or a small brush so I can reach award areas   
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Post by: slappy on 17 February 2018, 02:10:52 pm
Took it for its mot, passed as expected :)
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Post by: vinnyb on 17 February 2018, 03:21:33 pm

Yes ACF50 works and I can see the advantage of buying the one with atrigger spray because the normal  spray can comes out more like a glupy squirt than a spray, I don't go everywhere with it but instead spray it into a lid and either dab a rag into it or a small brush so I can reach award areas   
If you put the tin in hot water for a few minutes, it comes out a bit better but I tend to use a rag or brush too.
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Post by: mrMoog on 17 February 2018, 03:39:57 pm
Finally got my girl back last week after she was pushed over and damaged down the right hand side so today has been filled with wash and a full treatment of acf 50....she looks mint!
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Post by: agricola on 17 February 2018, 04:52:41 pm
Finally got my girl back last week after she was pushed over and damaged down the right hand side so today has been filled with wash and a full treatment of acf 50....she looks mint!


Looks good
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Post by: agricola on 17 February 2018, 04:59:49 pm
Yes ACF50 works and I can see the advantage of buying the one with atrigger spray because the normal  spray can comes out more like a glupy squirt than a spray, I don't go everywhere with it but instead spray it into a lid and either dab a rag into it or a small brush so I can reach award areas   


A little goes a long way. To make sure I coat all the bike, I bought a small spray gun (already got a small compressor) one year at stafford show, binliners over the wheels/brakes etc, then cover the whole bike(s). Get a nice fine mist for the coating the engine. White smokes a little at startup after for a minute or two, but worth the effort
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Post by: stet on 17 February 2018, 06:22:09 pm
Finally got my girl back last week after she was pushed over and damaged down the right hand side so today has been filled with wash and a full treatment of acf 50....she looks mint!

The Fizzy 600, both box & fox eye, simply have nice proportions to me, and that is a particularly nice example.

How come it was pushed over?

What seat is that?
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Post by: Skippernick on 18 February 2018, 05:12:28 pm
Rode it yesterday for the first time this year, lovely jubbly.
Although having sat a lot on an MT10 at the london bike show its cards may be marked.
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Post by: agricola on 18 February 2018, 06:46:03 pm
Leathers on (and they still fit :)) and a ride up to CCM at Clay Cross, to have a look at all the bikes I cant afford. Fair amount of used Tracers for sale, perhaps a lot of PCP deals coming to an end. Just got chilled a little coming back home
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Post by: mrMoog on 19 February 2018, 12:25:24 pm
Finally got my girl back last week after she was pushed over and damaged down the right hand side so today has been filled with wash and a full treatment of acf 50....she looks mint!

The Fizzy 600, both box & fox eye, simply have nice proportions to me, and that is a particularly nice example.

How come it was pushed over?

What seat is that?


Yeah she was pushed over by a Down Syndrome lad, he was walking through my works car park with his carer and he just pushed it over. I was gutted and after over a month messing with insurance (his not mine) It was finally repaired last week. The seat as with all the mods were done by the previous owner, you can tell its been a much loved bike and that will certainly continue with my ownership :-)
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Post by: MFD on 19 February 2018, 04:00:18 pm
Fitted rear hugger today.


Not quite happy with the clearance between it and the tyre on one side - I think a stone could get stuck in the tread and damage it, gradually fettling it by filing the mounting slots longer and adding strategic washers as spacers.


[Limit reached] [Limit reached]
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Post by: stet on 19 February 2018, 07:32:34 pm
Finally got my girl back last week after she was pushed over and damaged down the right hand side so today has been filled with wash and a full treatment of acf 50....she looks mint!

The Fizzy 600, both box & fox eye, simply have nice proportions to me, and that is a particularly nice example.

How come it was pushed over?

What seat is that?


Yeah she was pushed over by a Down Syndrome lad, he was walking through my works car park with his carer and he just pushed it over. I was gutted and after over a month messing with insurance (his not mine) It was finally repaired last week. The seat as with all the mods were done by the previous owner, you can tell its been a much loved bike and that will certainly continue with my ownership :-)

Thanks: I now remember your previous posts on the subject!
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Post by: Anquetil on 20 February 2018, 03:16:50 pm
A hundred mile round trip to Colwyn Bay/Rhos on Sea and back. Lovely weather, 9 degrees this afternoon. Positively tropical for this time of year in North Wales.
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Post by: BBROWN1664 on 20 February 2018, 03:33:29 pm
Not today, but at the weekend I finally got motivation up to check the valve clearances as I got fed up with the rattle and wanted to check those before plumping for a cam chain issue.
Struggling to lift the cam covers, and unable to be able to slide them out, I checked cylinder #1. All seemed OK. #2 however seemed to have an excessive gap on the inlet tappets. Everything thrown back together without checking the rest as it will be heading off to a dealer for that to be resolved. I don't fancy trying to get the cams out when I cant even get the covers off properly.
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Post by: red98 on 20 February 2018, 06:46:59 pm
Used the 600 for work for the first time this year.......as last year , cagers still out to get me  :grumble




A timly reminder for us all with a new season nearly on us........ride safe foccers    :thumbup



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Post by: Fazerider on 20 February 2018, 11:50:50 pm
Used the 600 for work for the first time this year.......as last year , cagers still out to get me  :grumble

A timly reminder for us all with a new season nearly on us........ride safe foccers    :thumbup

Paul, I hope that was just a “brown trousers” moment rather than impact with anything!


Me: I glanced down at the odometer on the way home on the M4 this evening in time to see 5 nines change to zeros.


(https://s19.postimg.cc/blej3b7r7/fazer200k.jpg)
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Post by: red98 on 21 February 2018, 07:23:57 pm
Hi james , just the usual near misses and smidsy's, dont ride much in the winter and forgot how bad it can be.....I need to take it easy at the start of the season as I get a little rusty over winter   :rolleyes


200000 thats impresive , great piccie , would of been better 26 miles ago though   :lol
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Post by: Fazerider on 21 February 2018, 09:13:26 pm
Hi james , just the usual near misses and smidsy's, dont ride much in the winter and forgot how bad it can be.....I need to take it easy at the start of the season as I get a little rusty over winter   :rolleyes


200000 thats impresive , great piccie , would of been better 26 miles ago though   :lol

It would have been. At least I got to see it, but I couldn’t be arsed to pull over to the hard shoulder to take a pic late at night after a 12 hour shift.


I feel like a novice when I get on the bike after a few weeks without having ridden. It takes a while to get back in the groove. Mostly, I ride through winter and it’s the bike that gets rusty, rather than me. :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Freck on 22 February 2018, 01:13:08 pm
A hundred mile round trip to Colwyn Bay/Rhos on Sea and back. Lovely weather, 9 degrees this afternoon. Positively tropical for this time of year in North Wales.
Great to see you're getting lots of time in the saddle Mike :thumbup, not that I'm jealous or anything!  :'(
Hope you're managing with your hands alright.

Steve
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 22 February 2018, 04:31:21 pm
Thanks Steve. Hope that your arm isn't stopping you riding. How are things ? I'm having another procedure on my clutch hand in a months time. Bad timing really, as the Wirral 100 Club meeting, in Anglesey, is on a few days later. I'm hoping that I'll be able to go but we'll have to see.

                                                        Regards, Mike
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: reggit on 24 February 2018, 05:06:14 pm
Broke the screen 😢.  Side stand sank when checking into a rally.
Anyone got a screen on offer for a gen1 1000?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: iamthearrison on 24 February 2018, 06:14:45 pm
changed  the broken speedo drive sensor. Easy enough job, apart from the paddock stand collapsing and tipping the bike over as I took the front wheel out. Luckily managed to hold it, and the only damage was a scratched top box.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 24 February 2018, 06:38:34 pm
Did you not have it on the centre stand.? The front of any bike will be unstable on a front wheel paddock stand if not on the centre stand or rear paddock first.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 25 February 2018, 01:33:39 am

Removed the pannier frames and the grip mat from the tank from last years holiday. Then got the T Cut and polish out to clean up the old girl before my mate takes ownership.

Now i'm not going anywhere, I'm just getting a better Gen 1. But after riding my bike today after collecting it from Foley Motorcycles where they cleaned out the carbs and sorted the plugs, I'm not sure the new one can be any quicker even though its had Ivan's full monty.

Bloody typical, the bike you're selling goes better than ever before just before you pass it on.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 25 February 2018, 09:38:40 am
I'm afraid that is often the way it is.
I recall a few years ago purchasing a high end mountain bike, which then meant that the were 6 bikes in my small shed, my kids would get their bikes out and the wife get hers out and it seemed that my new mountain bike was always at the back of the tangled mess of wheels and frames. Time to clear out and make a little space, I ended up selling a Pergeot Carbolite racing bike that I had owned for about 12 years but had not really ridden much in the last 3 years or so (my back prefers the more upright stance of a mountain bike)
Some guy bought it and as he rode off down my garden path on the  Carbolite my heart sank and I knew that I had done a really, really stupid thing and have regretted selling that bike ever since.
I had trained hard on that bike and done a number of charity rides in aid of different organisations, it was an old friend and I foolishly let someone else ride away on it.
I hope you don't feel the same about your old Fazer.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: stet on 25 February 2018, 12:09:57 pm
... Pergeot Carbolite racing bike ...

I have the same make car and can never spell it either. :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 25 February 2018, 04:52:23 pm
A ride in the sunshine, clear blue skies, and sub zero temperature into Shropshire. I called at Lynn's Raven Cafe, Prees Heath, for a snack and drink. I counted around 50 bikes there. The totally dry roads tempted people out on their shiny machines. I wore enough layers so I wasn't cold. Yellow warnings issued for snow here on Tuesday and Wednesday, so I could be grounded for a few days.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 25 February 2018, 04:59:33 pm
This may be of assistance re the car and bicycle manufacturer |  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 25 February 2018, 05:18:46 pm
... Pergeot Carbolite racing bike ...

I have the same make car and can never spell it either. :lol
:rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 26 February 2018, 03:03:00 am
This may be of assistance re the car and bicycle manufacturer |  :lol


Looks like he could do with a Foccing Red Cross Food Parcel  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 26 February 2018, 07:38:15 am
It was the 10000 miles a year training and racing that I was doing at the time, Tommy.  :)   Photo taken on Mont Ventoux.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 26 February 2018, 08:13:42 am
It was the 10000 miles a year training and racing that I was doing at the time, Tommy.  :)   Photo taken on Mont Ventoux.


Still looks like you could do with a food parcel, man there is not an ounce of fat on you anywhere. :lol
You must be lighter than the racing snake that gets onto theses pages, he less than 10 stones.
Mind you heading that way myself, been a careful boy since hitting the 13 stone mark over Christmas, 12 stone 2 lbs now.
I might be buying that Pergeot, Pegoret, Purrgjo French car manufacturer shirt off you yet. :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 26 February 2018, 05:49:00 pm
Out for a quick 20 mile blat before a pre snow lay up as its already been 15 or more days since I got out, wasn't cold thanks to this lot. The blue is a thin camping mat -crap for camping that fits the chest and wraps all the way around to my back and is both insulating and windproof.
Before you start that is just my top half but I find that I only need boots and normal leathers for my bottom half.
The kidney belt as well as being extra lower back protection is also very good at keeping your core warm
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 27 February 2018, 12:31:41 am
Out for a quick 20 mile blat before a pre snow lay up as its already been 15 or more days since I got out, wasn't cold thanks to this lot. The blue is a thing camping mat that fits the chest and wraps all the way around to my back and is both insulating and windproof.
Before you start that is just my top half but I find that I only need boots and normal leathers for my bottom half.


 :lol :tape
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 27 February 2018, 07:56:40 am
Out for a quick 20 mile blat before a pre snow lay up as its already been 15 or more days since I got out, wasn't cold thanks to this lot. The blue is a thin camping mat -crap for camping that fits the chest and wraps all the way around to my back and is both insulating and windproof.
Before you start that is just my top half but I find that I only need boots and normal leathers for my bottom half.

Was it only a 20 mile ride because you wasting all the light hours getting dressed beforehand? Haha
You must have to buy a bike jacket 3 times too big to get all that on underneath
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 27 February 2018, 08:10:35 am
Out for a quick 20 mile blat before a pre snow lay up as its already been 15 or more days since I got out, wasn't cold thanks to this lot. The blue is a thin camping mat -crap for camping that fits the chest and wraps all the way around to my back and is both insulating and windproof.
Before you start that is just my top half but I find that I only need boots and normal leathers for my bottom half.

Was it only a 20 mile ride because you wasting all the light hours getting dressed beforehand? Haha
You must have to buy a bike jacket 3 times too big to get all that on underneath
Its all very thin and close fitting - peel it off and I am like a wet cat underneath  :lol
The short sleeve one is a surfing rash vest - great with the short neck and in the summer its just that and a different jacket with lots of perforations.
The blue wrap is for very cold but I have another that I made that is just a chest piece, mainly because I am too tight to buy a proper windstopper top.
 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 27 February 2018, 08:22:18 am
Out for a quick 20 mile blat before a pre snow lay up as its already been 15 or more days since I got out, wasn't cold thanks to this lot. The blue is a thin camping mat -crap for camping that fits the chest and wraps all the way around to my back and is both insulating and windproof.
Before you start that is just my top half but I find that I only need boots and normal leathers for my bottom half.

Was it only a 20 mile ride because you wasting all the light hours getting dressed beforehand? Haha
You must have to buy a bike jacket 3 times too big to get all that on underneath
Its all very thin and close fitting - peel it off and I am like a wet cat underneath  :lol
The short sleeve one is a surfing rash vest - great with the short neck and in the summer its just that and a different jacket with lots of perforations.
The blue wrap is for very cold but I have another that I made that is just a chest piece, mainly because I am too tight to buy a proper windstopper top.


I have an O'Neill Rash that I wear under my punk/rocker style leather jacket but only in the summer, cos I don't ride any other time.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 27 February 2018, 10:40:10 am
Honestly Fazersharp, mate. Learn to spend a bit of money where your favourite things are concerned (e.g. riding your bike). Get yourself one of those Pertex wind shirts, like the cyclists use. Thin as a fag paper, weighs nothing, packs down tiny in a little stuff sack. Put it on under or over a pullover, makes one hell of a difference without bulking you out. If you need to be warmer still, try a down or primaloft jacket under your bike jacket - some have a Pertex outer layer, so they are very windproof, and come in different weights, so you still don't need to bulk up too much. Wind chill is half the battle.


Or stop riding in freezing weather - which I can highly recommend  :lol  - saves on petrol and general running costs too. In fact, stay in bed all day, then you won't even need to pay for central heating  ;) 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 27 February 2018, 10:51:12 am
Honestly Fazersharp, mate. Learn to spend a bit of money where your favourite things are concerned (e.g. riding your bike). Get yourself one of those Pertex wind shirts, like the cyclists use. Thin as a fag paper, weighs nothing, packs down tiny in a little stuff sack. Put it on under or over a pullover, makes one hell of a difference without bulking you out. If you need to be warmer still, try a down or primaloft jacket under your bike jacket - some have a Pertex outer layer, so they are very windproof, and come in different weights, so you still don't need to bulk up too much. Wind chill is half the battle.
You are right but I have not spent the money on "fancy" wind shirts through fear of wasting loads of dosh paying more for a name and not the product, I just don't know enough (anything) about that gear. I have looked at reviews for stuff in the past but seems mostly the push bike peeps are more concerned with wicking sweat and when they say its stops wind chill they are talking about 20mph and not 70mph AND they are producing extra body heat peddling.
I need some proper advice from bikers and thanks to you I have a start.   Gonna start a new thread so not to side track this one
   
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 27 February 2018, 11:07:41 am
This is the top I use:


https://www.jackson-sports.com/en/gb/Montane-Featherlite-Pull-On/m-10281.aspx?PartnerID=2948&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=UnitedKingdom&gclid=CjwKCAiAoNTUBRBUEiwAWje2lqM2wXmauD3SheEVtyT6hXpJOH-IyJK47sT-W9iSZzOXIMN8x6geoxoCwpgQAvD_BwE (https://www.jackson-sports.com/en/gb/Montane-Featherlite-Pull-On/m-10281.aspx?PartnerID=2948&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=UnitedKingdom&gclid=CjwKCAiAoNTUBRBUEiwAWje2lqM2wXmauD3SheEVtyT6hXpJOH-IyJK47sT-W9iSZzOXIMN8x6geoxoCwpgQAvD_BwE)


Yeah, I know, pricey  :eek  but I got mine for £25 in a sale, so look out for such.


And if I need to be even warmer, I use one of these:


https://www.climbers-shop.com/10900842/products/rab-generator-jacket.aspx (https://www.climbers-shop.com/10900842/products/rab-generator-jacket.aspx)


This ^ is about what I paid for mine.
It is true that I get (or used to  :rolleyes ) value for money from them because I used them for walking the Lake District fells too, but if you're going to ride a lot in winter, kit like this is invaluable. Just watch for sales in outdoors clothing suppliers. Montane and Rab are my two favourite manufacturers, but they are expensive, but kit gets superseded by new designs all the time, so the older lines do come up in sales if you keep an eye out.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 27 February 2018, 01:38:27 pm
Honestly Fazersharp, mate. Learn to spend a bit of money where your favourite things are concerned (e.g. riding your bike). Get yourself one of those Pertex wind shirts, like the cyclists use. Thin as a fag paper, weighs nothing, packs down tiny in a little stuff sack. Put it on under or over a pullover, makes one hell of a difference without bulking you out. If you need to be warmer still, try a down or primaloft jacket under your bike jacket - some have a Pertex outer layer, so they are very windproof, and come in different weights, so you still don't need to bulk up too much. Wind chill is half the battle.


Or stop riding in freezing weather - which I can highly recommend  :lol  - saves on petrol and general running costs too. In fact, stay in bed all day, then you won't even need to pay for central heating  ;)


Yeah that's OK for you to say and do Trimmer of Hedges' in your sticky little one bedroom hovel out the back of nowhere, but the mighty Sharpie has to heat and maintain the family mansion the seat of all his ancestry, not like the rest of us plebs with the seats of all our incestry and inbreading.  :eek
Sharpie does not have 6 fingers and webbed feet your know, he is proper posh, landed gentry.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 27 February 2018, 01:41:13 pm
I have started a new thread over here http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,23815.0.html (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,23815.0.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 27 February 2018, 01:59:29 pm
I have started a new thread over here [url]http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,23815.0.html[/url] ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,23815.0.html[/url])



Gotcha  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 27 February 2018, 04:16:16 pm
Honestly Fazersharp, mate. Learn to spend a bit of money where your favourite things are concerned (e.g. riding your bike). Get yourself one of those Pertex wind shirts, like the cyclists use. Thin as a fag paper, weighs nothing, packs down tiny in a little stuff sack. Put it on under or over a pullover, makes one hell of a difference without bulking you out. If you need to be warmer still, try a down or primaloft jacket under your bike jacket - some have a Pertex outer layer, so they are very windproof, and come in different weights, so you still don't need to bulk up too much. Wind chill is half the battle.


Or stop riding in freezing weather - which I can highly recommend  :lol  - saves on petrol and general running costs too. In fact, stay in bed all day, then you won't even need to pay for central heating  ;)


Yeah that's OK for you to say and do Trimmer of Hedges' in your sticky little one bedroom hovel out the back of nowhere, but the mighty Sharpie has to heat and maintain the family mansion the seat of all his ancestry, not like the rest of us plebs with the seats of all our incestry and inbreading.  :eek
Sharpie does not have 6 fingers and webbed feet your know, he is proper posh, landed gentry.


Well, he'll just have to throw another servant on the fire then, won't he  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 27 February 2018, 05:44:22 pm
Honestly Fazersharp, mate. Learn to spend a bit of money where your favourite things are concerned (e.g. riding your bike). Get yourself one of those Pertex wind shirts, like the cyclists use. Thin as a fag paper, weighs nothing, packs down tiny in a little stuff sack. Put it on under or over a pullover, makes one hell of a difference without bulking you out. If you need to be warmer still, try a down or primaloft jacket under your bike jacket - some have a Pertex outer layer, so they are very windproof, and come in different weights, so you still don't need to bulk up too much. Wind chill is half the battle.


Or stop riding in freezing weather - which I can highly recommend  :lol  - saves on petrol and general running costs too. In fact, stay in bed all day, then you won't even need to pay for central heating  ;)


Yeah that's OK for you to say and do Trimmer of Hedges' in your sticky little one bedroom hovel out the back of nowhere, but the mighty Sharpie has to heat and maintain the family mansion the seat of all his ancestry, not like the rest of us plebs with the seats of all our incestry and inbreading.  :eek
Sharpie does not have 6 fingers and webbed feet your know, he is proper posh, landed gentry.


Well, he'll just have to throw another servant on the fire then, won't he  :rolleyes


Yeah they are 2 a penny bloody servants.


Started my FZS 600 up today, first time it's been started for about 12 weeks, took a little coaxing into life about 4 or 5 or 4 second stabs at the starter playing with the choke before she fired up, she then ran a bit lumpy for a few moments before she leveled out.
I let if run for about 20 mins to get up to temperature and then put her back to sleep. 
 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 27 February 2018, 05:57:41 pm
Started my FZS 600 up today
I let if run for about 20 mins to get up to temperature and then put her back to sleep. 
 
If you had 15 layers of clothes on you could of been riding for those 20 mins
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: RikkiWilliams on 27 February 2018, 06:08:43 pm
Starting and looking at mine is all I can do for now. Waiting for parts is the worst.  :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 27 February 2018, 10:58:19 pm
Started my FZS 600 up today
I let if run for about 20 mins to get up to temperature and then put her back to sleep. 
 
If you had 15 layers of clothes on you could of been riding for those 20 mins


Touch'e  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kitcrazy on 06 March 2018, 02:37:08 pm
Started her up after that cold spell had you jump her turning over ok but not enough to start but once started ticked over nicely.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 06 March 2018, 08:30:40 pm
Knocked up a frame for supporting the bags and keeping them of the hot exhausts. Ridiculous money to buy, so I knocke dsome up out of 15mm copper pipe and a few elbows. a couple of hours work and perhaps £3. Bags on and went out for a ride to CCM in nottingham to pick up an oil fileter and a litre of oil, and a plug washer/seal. No problems, so job done.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 06 March 2018, 09:22:38 pm
You will have to post a picture of it  :eek :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 07 March 2018, 06:47:08 am
You will have to post a picture of it  :eek :D












iam with you UNFAZED.......thinking of doing the same myself but using 12mm round bar.....sounds like yours has a steam punk theme to it  :thumbup .............






 :useless



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 07 March 2018, 08:19:29 am
You will have to post a picture of it  :eek :D












iam with you UNFAZED.......thinking of doing the same myself but using 12mm round bar.....sounds like yours has a steam punk theme to it  :thumbup .............






 :useless


I was thinking along those line 15mm copper, plumbing fittings.
Why not go the whole hog and connect up  a radiator and incorporate it in the cooling system of the bike? Help cool the engine in the summer and keep you warm in the winter.
I think it would be a unique customisation
 and you could spray it the same colour as the bike.
Very attractive.  :lol
Ohh! It would also give you a point to bleed any air locks out of the system, you could also put a tap inline to drain the system down, make sure it's a hot tap though, with the bit of red on the top.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mtread on 07 March 2018, 03:00:34 pm
No, you want a feed before it goes round the framework  and another after when cooled, then run both into a mixer tap
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 07 March 2018, 06:45:29 pm
You will have to post a picture of it  :eek :D















iam with you UNFAZED.......thinking of doing the same myself but using 12mm round bar.....sounds like yours has a steam punk theme to it  :thumbup .............






 :useless


I was thinking along those line 15mm copper, plumbing fittings.
Why not go the whole hog and connect up  a radiator and incorporate it in the cooling system of the bike? Help cool the engine in the summer and keep you warm in the winter.
I think it would be a unique customisation
 and you could spray it the same colour as the bike.
Very attractive.  :lol
Ohh! It would also give you a point to bleed any air locks out of the system, you could also put a tap inline to drain the system down, make sure it's a hot tap though, with the bit of red on the top.


Dont need to paint it Tommy, Ive the Tango colour scheme bike :)
I was thinking of fitting a drain tap, then I can fill it with water when I go out in winter. The heat from the pipes will boil it up, open the tap into a mug with teabag in, hey presto, a mobile brew on the road :)



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 08 March 2018, 07:44:33 pm
You will have to post a picture of it  :eek :D















iam with you UNFAZED.......thinking of doing the same myself but using 12mm round bar.....sounds like yours has a steam punk theme to it  :thumbup .............






 :useless


I was thinking along those line 15mm copper, plumbing fittings.
Why not go the whole hog and connect up  a radiator and incorporate it in the cooling system of the bike? Help cool the engine in the summer and keep you warm in the winter.
I think it would be a unique customisation
 and you could spray it the same colour as the bike.
Very attractive.  :lol
Ohh! It would also give you a point to bleed any air locks out of the system, you could also put a tap inline to drain the system down, make sure it's a hot tap though, with the bit of red on the top.


Dont need to paint it Tommy, Ive the Tango colour scheme bike :)
I was thinking of fitting a drain tap, then I can fill it with water when I go out in winter. The heat from the pipes will boil it up, open the tap into a mug with teabag in, hey presto, a mobile brew on the road :)


Damn me you have really thought the customisation out, it's a multi-functional upgrade that not only caters for the bikes needs but also for the needs and comforts of the rider.
You should take out a patent on it before one of the idea thieving sods in here does.
Top marks :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dynspud on 09 March 2018, 03:11:36 pm
Took my Gen 1 thou for her annual checkup.
Pass 1st time but an advisory for a new rear tyre.
Got Pilot Road 4s at the mo - any advice on a different tyre?
I've heard the Bridgestone T31 is a good choice.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 09 March 2018, 03:28:06 pm
A ride on the 600 to Montford Bridge Cafe, near Shrewsbury, and back. About 7 degrees, dry roads, piles of snow still on the verges.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: HarryHornby on 09 March 2018, 04:29:14 pm
insured her for the first time in 6 months (she's been holed up in my garage) all ready for her MOT tomorrow :-)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 09 March 2018, 06:55:29 pm
Took my Gen 1 thou for her annual checkup.
Pass 1st time but an advisory for a new rear tyre.
Got Pilot Road 4s at the mo - any advice on a different tyre?
I've heard the Bridgestone T31 is a good choice.


T30 Evo, Ron Haslam swears by them uses them on all his race school motorcycles.


https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2013/july/jul1013-video-ron-haslam-tyres/ (https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2013/july/jul1013-video-ron-haslam-tyres/)


Ron may have upgraded to the T31 from T30 since the video above was made, but he loved then then and the tyre is still the same and it might be a bit cheaper than the latest rendition the T31
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dynspud on 09 March 2018, 09:25:00 pm
Top tip, cheers mate.


I think you're right, the video was done a few years ago but that tyre was highly regarded by RH.
The materials used and tyre design can only have improved since then so, perhaps, the T31 is the way to go.
Perhaps a bit more investigation required??  :)


I have to say, I'm just looking forward to a better spring/summer and the chance to put a few more miles on the bike.
We are blessed with such great roads in Wales, especially around the Brecon Beacons and Mid Wales area, which are just a few miles from where I live in Cwmbran, so looking forward to this year.


Happy riding to everyone  :faz   8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 09 March 2018, 11:18:39 pm
Top tip, cheers mate.


I think you're right, the video was done a few years ago but that tyre was highly regarded by RH.
The materials used and tyre design can only have improved since then so, perhaps, the T31 is the way to go.
Perhaps a bit more investigation required??  :)


I have to say, I'm just looking forward to a better spring/summer and the chance to put a few more miles on the bike.
We are blessed with such great roads in Wales, especially around the Brecon Beacons and Mid Wales area, which are just a few miles from where I live in Cwmbran, so looking forward to this year.


Happy riding to everyone  :faz   8)


Cool
I have Battlax 021 the front and rear on my 2003 FZS 600.
I am more than happy with the 021 on the rear but not on the front, the edges are starting to feather and it is very, and I mean very slightly skitty when powering hard out of bends, it has never caused me total meltdown but has made me clamp up on a few occasions, Brown moment I believe they are called.

My FZS 600 is going in for an MOT on 25th March and A-Force has got a front T30 Evo in for me, shame cos the front Battlax 021 has done quite a bit less than 2K miles, but my reckoning is that is it worth risking the bike and poor ole me for 97 quid? the cost of a tyre.
Anyway I bet there are not many in here that ride their bikes to the tyres full potential, maybe a few of the track day lads do but the general foccer like me  probably not.   
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 10 March 2018, 07:56:50 am
The T30 Evo is a good tyre. I have been using them for a couple of years. Ron Haslam's race school switched to Dunlop Roadsmart 111 tyres in 2017, probably for commercial reasons.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 10 March 2018, 09:15:40 am
The T30 Evo is a good tyre. I have been using them for a couple of years. Ron Haslam's race school switched to Dunlop Roadsmart 111 tyres in 2017, probably for commercial reasons.


Cheers for the update Anquetil.


All the bikers that I have spoken to that have ridden on the T30 say that they are a brilliant grippy tyre, in both wet and dry conditions And that they have some longevity to them as well. So looking forward to scuffing the new one in when it goes on the front in a couple of weeks.
I found the 021 on the front absolutely fine when braking, even braking hard and getting that cheeking noise as the tyre really bites into the tarmac, and normal cornering and general riding it was fine but it was when cranked over and powering hard out of bends when the front is unloaded that it got a little twitchy.
Maybe I am expecting too much, I do ride quite hard at times but would not call myself a scratcher, the last thing I want is knees dragging along the road while cornering so I tend to stay central on the saddle rather than hanging out.The times I have hung over the side I have always felt a bit of a prick doing it, mind you is it really nessasary in Sainsbury's car park I ask myself. :lol

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Post by: HarryHornby on 10 March 2018, 06:22:23 pm
I took her for an MOT, she passed with flying colours :-)  I then went for a nice ride, I haven't ridden for almost 7 months so it was awesome to be back on the bike.
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Post by: agricola on 10 March 2018, 09:39:10 pm
Oil and filter change. Trackday coming at the end of the month, plus I want to get 4 or 5 more in this year too. Scorpion exhaust system to fit still when it arrives. Was going to wash the bike this afternoon, but turned a bit showery



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Post by: Anquetil on 13 March 2018, 02:26:01 pm
Up to recently deceased father-in-laws house in Rhosllanerchrugog on the 600, to do a small plumbing job, turn off water and drain system. From there to Llangollen, Corwen, Bala, Fron Goch. Stopped at cafe for food and drink, then Bala lake for an hour. Back to Wrexham via Druid, Corwen, Gwyddelwern, Pwllglas, Nant y Garth pass, Llandegla, Bwlchgwyn. Sunny, 10 degrees.
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Post by: brooker81 on 13 March 2018, 03:04:21 pm
Lucky sod. i pulled the bike out this morning for it instantly to start raining
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Post by: Anquetil on 13 March 2018, 03:25:43 pm
That's bad luck brooker81 ,as you're only 30 miles away from here. Tomorrows not looking bad if you can get out. It's going to be a bit breezy though.
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Post by: agricola on 13 March 2018, 08:54:04 pm
Noticed abit of furring on the engine cases, so full wash and blow dry, covered up the wheels and brakes with big plastic bags, and gave it a thorough coat of ACF50 all over. Wiped the bike with a rag to even it all out. Early evening, out on the cruiser for a run in the sun
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Post by: kitcrazy on 13 March 2018, 09:26:31 pm
Took it out for a good thrashing  :lol
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Post by: JonnyFoxtrot on 14 March 2018, 11:39:50 am
Gave her a good wash and convering of ACF50. Then just need to book her in for an MOT and I can have my first proper ride since getting her a month ago!
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Post by: matt7chunk on 15 March 2018, 10:08:55 am
Giving the original downpipes a fresh coat of VHT black  :D
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Post by: tommyardin on 15 March 2018, 01:59:48 pm
Wow! Nice job, very smart.
I have fitted S/Steel to my FZS 600, but I have to admit the matt black ones do look better.
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 15 March 2018, 02:51:38 pm
Giving the original downpipes a fresh coat of VHT black  :D

Honestly thought you had a Batarang on the wall then 😂
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Post by: matt7chunk on 15 March 2018, 03:31:52 pm



Giving the original downpipes a fresh coat of VHT black  :D

Honestly thought you had a Batarang on the wall then 😂


Welcome to the bat cave
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Post by: agricola on 15 March 2018, 08:52:36 pm
Well, I made a start. Its out of the box

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Post by: tommyardin on 15 March 2018, 09:30:49 pm
Well, I made a start. Its out of the box


Woooo! a couple of real BAD boys  :lol
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Post by: agricola on 16 March 2018, 03:05:32 pm
All on. Including a dcat pipe. Tight fit between the 2 to 1 and the link pipe, had to fit them together in a vice, and make up a bkt as mounting holes not quite in alignment

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Post by: tommyardin on 16 March 2018, 09:01:49 pm
All on. Including a dcat pipe. Tight fit between the 2 to 1 and the link pipe, had to fit them together in a vice, and make up a bkt as mounting holes not quite in alignment


WD but we still need a picture or three.  :lol
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Post by: agricola on 17 March 2018, 02:11:47 pm
Okay. You can see the bracket I hd to make to marry up the decat pipe to the fixing point. Piece of 6mmx25mm plate, nicely radiused, 2 holes 25mm centres, one tapped M8 and the other 8mm clearance, just behind the fluid pot



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Post by: agricola on 17 March 2018, 02:13:36 pm
A nice pair
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Post by: tommyardin on 17 March 2018, 10:49:51 pm
Cool, cheers for the pics, looks like you have done a neat job on the fixing bracket + love the colour of the bike,  :thumbup 
Those two new Zonkers hanging out the back look pretty neat to. 
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Post by: agricola on 18 March 2018, 11:24:36 am
Thanks. Donington Park on a week tomoroow, be interesting to see if theres any performance gain
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Post by: tommyardin on 18 March 2018, 05:43:34 pm
Thanks. Donington Park on a week tomoroow, be interesting to see if theres any performance gain


Hi Agricola,
What tyres do you have on the bike? The back one looks quite low profile or is it just the angle the photo was taken from.

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Post by: brooker81 on 19 March 2018, 10:50:33 am
(http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/ff444/brooker81/29386317_10155153001216022_7058122574462451712_n_zpsm2qrar3x.jpg)


Little run out for the Wirral Egg Run fook me it was the coldest i've ever been on a bike.
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Post by: slappy on 19 March 2018, 11:47:18 am
Sold it! Don't know if I am happy or sad now its gone.
Got day off on this Friday to go look at a few MT09,  gotta fill that empty space in the garage quickly.
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Post by: agricola on 19 March 2018, 07:38:21 pm
Thanks. Donington Park on a week tomoroow, be interesting to see if theres any performance gain


Hi Agricola,
What tyres do you have on the bike? The back one looks quite low profile or is it just the angle the photo was taken from.


Bridgestone BT-023 on both back and front. I have no complaints about them and this set has done three trackdays. One slight front end shimmy at the Melbourne loop but I put that down to opening up while too much lean


I have no desire to get into/start a tyre debate, Ive always had Brdigestones on my bikes and will continue to do so until I have reason to change. So There  :nana :nana
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Post by: red98 on 19 March 2018, 07:50:26 pm
Quote from: tommyardin link=topic=6412.msg276435#msg276435 traditional20410769
You will have to post a picture of it  :eek :D















iam with you UNFAZED.......thinking of doing the same myself but using 12mm round bar.....sounds like yours has a steam punk theme to it  :thumbup .............






 :useless


I was thinking along those line 15mm copper, plumbing fittings.
Why not go the whole hog and connect up  a radiator and incorporate it in the cooling system of the bike? Help cool the engine in the summer and keep you warm in the winter.
I think it would be a unique customisation
 and you could spray it the same colour as the bike.
Very attractive.  :lol
Ohh! It would also give you a point to bleed any air locks out of the system, you could also put a tap inline to drain the system down, make sure it's a hot tap though, with the bit of red on the top.


Dont need to paint it Tommy, Ive the Tango colour scheme bike :)
I was thinking of fitting a drain tap, then I can fill it with water when I go out in winter. The heat from the pipes will boil it up, open the tap into a mug with teabag in, hey presto, a mobile brew on the road :)










nice tidy job AGRICOLA   :thumbup ........i can see that working on your fz6 with the high level exhaust , got any piccies with the bags fitted ?      Going to go the more traditional route with mine for the mighty thou , frames on the side to keep the soft panniers in shape and to stop them rubbing the rear bodywork , not sure how iam going to fix them to the bike yet but your piccies have given me a few idea's , thanks for sharing .......still too cold for me to tinker in the garage , roll on the spring  :)
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Post by: tommyardin on 19 March 2018, 09:06:50 pm
Thanks. Donington Park on a week tomoroow, be interesting to see if theres any performance gain


Hi Agricola,
What tyres do you have on the bike? The back one looks quite low profile or is it just the angle the photo was taken from.


Bridgestone BT-023 on both back and front. I have no complaints about them and this set has done three trackdays. One slight front end shimmy at the Melbourne loop but I put that down to opening up while too much lean


I have no desire to get into/start a tyre debate, Ive always had Brdigestones on my bikes and will continue to do so until I have reason to change. So There  :nana :nana


That's the very same as I have found with the BT021 on the front end, I have had just a few brown moments when powering hard out of bends, just enough to make me clamp up on the seat, it just gives you a little prod in the heart but not really cause a meltdown, having a Battlax T30 Evo put on the front on or before 25th of this month, MOT time, so though I would get it fitted then.
The BT021 on the back end is fine, and had never caused the slightest problem.
I'm have also to admit I'm a huge fan of Bridgstones as well.
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Post by: agricola on 20 March 2018, 07:31:45 pm
Bags on and loaded. All seems nice and secure, held away from the pipes



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Post by: agricola on 20 March 2018, 07:33:42 pm
clear gap
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Post by: dickturpin on 22 March 2018, 06:05:22 pm
Passed mot...no advisories...😁😁
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Post by: tommyardin on 22 March 2018, 11:32:28 pm
Passed mot...no advisories...😁😁


A Result  :thumbup
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Post by: dickturpin on 23 March 2018, 07:21:47 am
Passed mot...no advisories...😁😁


A Result  :thumbup

Don't you just love it when that happens! 😎
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Post by: tommyardin on 23 March 2018, 10:26:29 am
Passed mot...no advisories...😁😁


A Result  :thumbup

Don't you just love it when that happens! 😎


Mines in on Monday 26th March. New Bridgestone T30 on the sharp end and MOT, hoping all will be well, done less 2K since last MOT. :guitar 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: steve 10562cc on 23 March 2018, 11:15:55 am
Moved the fz1 so I could get my 21year old RF900 out to take for MOT  passed no Advisories.  If the FZ1 and the car pass theirs next month clean sweep.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 23 March 2018, 01:46:43 pm
MOT's this month (Heavy Month)


Mrs Pug 206,
Fazer FZS600,
Merc SLK,
Vauxhall Combo Van
Honda C90.


Its not like road tax that you can split by doing 6 month tax on some and 12 on other to part them I F----g stuck without running one till the tax runs out and oputting SORN on it for 6 months I could do that with the FZS600 as I don't ride it through the winter.     
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Post by: fazersharp on 23 March 2018, 02:16:48 pm
MOT's this month (Heavy Month)


Mrs Pug 206,
Fazer FZS600,
Merc SLK,
Vauxhall Combo Van
Honda C90.


Its not like road tax that you can split by doing 6 month tax on some and 12 on other to part them I F----g stuck without running one till the tax runs out and oputting SORN on it for 6 months I could do that with the FZS600 as I don't ride it through the winter.     
You could do some before the date - say 2 months, yes you will loose out that year but the next year you will of efectivly moved the date by 3 months because you can have the mot done and pay for up to 28 days before the mot date
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Nemesis on 23 March 2018, 06:53:10 pm
Put a new rear tyre Dunlop from mytyres :lol
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Post by: Anquetil on 25 March 2018, 06:18:18 pm
A 160 mile round trip on the 600 to the Anglesey Circuit for the Wirral 100 Club meeting. Fantastic weather, great racing. All in all a great day out.
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Post by: Nemesis on 25 March 2018, 09:23:15 pm
80 mile round trip for ice cream at Blyton North of gainsborough, it was packed  :'( , bumped into doncasters harley group aswell, lots of bikes on the road, nice to see.
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Post by: Trebus on 25 March 2018, 09:27:35 pm
Finally finished my R1 fork conversion! Bike been on the ramp for about 5 months 🙄
Mot next week I hope and ready for the new season, lovely weather today
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 26 March 2018, 11:38:21 pm
Cracking weather today spent the morning down at Emsworth working on the yacht, anti foul paint on the hull below water line, 2 coats of Danish oil on the timber work, silicon sealed where the VFH radio coax passes through the roof of the cabin.
Oh this is what did I do with my Fazer post.
Took my FZS 600 Fazer to A-Force Motorcycles of Aldershot and Alex MOT tested it for me  :thumbup   flying colours, also had a new Bridgestone Battlax T30 front tyre fitted, 100 miles recommended scrub in period, then I can change my pants :lol  Alex reiterated that it was 100 mile scrub in and not 100mph scrub in.


Hoping that the T30 will inspire a bit more confidence than the Battlax BT021 did, Love that tyre on the back but the front did nothing for my underware.
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Post by: unfazed on 27 March 2018, 06:04:58 pm
Back on the road again, took the 600 out for my first trip on the  bike since the Knee replacement 10 weeks ago.   :woot Rode it to the Physio department of the Hospital, no queueing in traffic, no issues trying to find parking, no problems just a big  :D on my face.  :eek roll on the Summer
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 27 March 2018, 06:38:34 pm
Back on the road again, took the 600 out for my first trip on the  bike since the Knee replacement 10 weeks ago.   :woot Rode it to the Physio department of the Hospital, no queueing in traffic, no issues trying to find parking, no problems just a big  :D on my face.  :eek roll on the Summer


Fair play to you Unfazed, Glad to hear your out on the bike and hopefully the knee will just get better and better. :thumbup

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Post by: agricola on 27 March 2018, 09:25:08 pm
Old man on a trackday
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Post by: agricola on 27 March 2018, 09:26:24 pm
Old man on a trackday
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Post by: agricola on 27 March 2018, 09:28:08 pm
Blobbed it
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Post by: fazersharp on 27 March 2018, 10:19:10 pm
Blobbed it
Pahh - I think I can still see 1/2mm of chicken strip
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Post by: dazza on 02 April 2018, 03:19:10 pm
Serviced the Exup, topped up the oil and took it for a little blast.
Haven't rode it for over six months and it still feels tight as a drum.
So glad I kept hold of it.
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Post by: fazersharp on 02 April 2018, 03:29:20 pm
Serviced the Exup, topped up the oil and took it for a little blast.
Haven't rode it for over six months and it still feels tight as a drum.
So glad I kept hold of it.
That kind of makes it look like a tiger in the jungle 
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Post by: IffyBiker on 02 April 2018, 03:49:30 pm
Bought a rear hugger and fenda extenda - now looking for a decent battery charger (Oxford?) - any advice?
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Post by: fazersharp on 02 April 2018, 04:05:52 pm
Bought a rear hugger and fenda extenda - now looking for a decent battery charger (Oxford?) - any advice?
I have one like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/CTEK-MXS-5-0-Temperature-Compensation/dp/B00FC42HAA/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522681419&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=battery+charger+yamaha+ctek (https://www.amazon.co.uk/CTEK-MXS-5-0-Temperature-Compensation/dp/B00FC42HAA/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522681419&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=battery+charger+yamaha+ctek)
But the Yam branded version like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yamaha-YEC-8-Battery-Charger/dp/B007CHQ29C/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1522681495&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=battery+charger+yamaha+ctek. (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yamaha-YEC-8-Battery-Charger/dp/B007CHQ29C/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1522681495&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=battery+charger+yamaha+ctek.)
I keep it permanently on as an optimiser.
 
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Post by: dickturpin on 02 April 2018, 05:40:38 pm
Serviced the Exup, topped up the oil and took it for a little blast.
Haven't rode it for over six months and it still feels tight as a drum.
So glad I kept hold of it.


Who did your seat?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: matt7chunk on 02 April 2018, 05:44:57 pm
Bought a rear hugger and fenda extenda - now looking for a decent battery charger (Oxford?) - any advice?
I've got this it's kept the missus shadow ready to go all winter https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F322670322457 (https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F322670322457)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 02 April 2018, 06:22:25 pm
Blobbed it
Pahh - I think I can still see 1/2mm of chicken strip


Think you might find that is a part of the side wall.
Sharpie thinks your only out of tread pattern when you take the side off the valve cap. :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 02 April 2018, 06:24:11 pm
Serviced the Exup, topped up the oil and took it for a little blast.
Haven't rode it for over six months and it still feels tight as a drum.
So glad I kept hold of it.


Would have been a shame to sell her, she looks neat in bright yellow. :)
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Post by: fazersharp on 02 April 2018, 06:28:10 pm
Blobbed it
Pahh - I think I can still see 1/2mm of chicken strip


Think you might find that is a part of the side wall.
Sharpie thinks your only out of tread pattern when you take the side off the valve cap. :rolleyes
It was a joke.
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Post by: dazza on 02 April 2018, 07:22:50 pm
Serviced the Exup, topped up the oil and took it for a little blast.
Haven't rode it for over six months and it still feels tight as a drum.
So glad I kept hold of it.


Who did your seat?
Not sure to be honest. Bought it already done from a Foccer on here.
Thought I remember him saying it was a Sargent.
Whatever it is, it's extremely comfortable on long runs and very good quality. Although it's a bit higher than standard with the extra padding so makes me tip toe a bit on certain cambers.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dickturpin on 02 April 2018, 09:35:17 pm
Serviced the Exup, topped up the oil and took it for a little blast.
Haven't rode it for over six months and it still feels tight as a drum.
So glad I kept hold of it.


Who did your seat?


Not sure to be honest. Bought it already done from a Foccer on here.
Thought I remember him saying it was a Sargent.
Whatever it is, it's extremely comfortable on long runs and very good quality. Although it's a bit higher than standard with the extra padding so makes me tip toe a bit on certain cambers.


OK..thanks
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Post by: tommyardin on 03 April 2018, 12:20:08 am
Blobbed it
Pahh - I think I can still see 1/2mm of chicken strip


Think you might find that is a part of the side wall.
Sharpie thinks your only out of tread pattern when you take the side off the valve cap. :rolleyes
It was a joke.


 :rolleyes  Think I understood that
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 05 April 2018, 06:12:44 pm
Went out for a spin up to RAF conningsby with a few mates. Saw some great aerial displays from the Jets.
Then went for a cruise over to Cadwell Park to watch a few track day sessions.
Great weather and a great ride
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Post by: MFD on 06 April 2018, 06:35:47 pm
Fitted a new battery and front sprocket+nut. Sprocket cover went back on with about half of the gasket that was there when I took it off last time.

Never seen a bike with a gasket around the sprocket cover before, is it worth worrying about replacing it? The back and bottom of its open anyway...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 06 April 2018, 06:44:11 pm
Fitted a new battery and front sprocket+nut. Sprocket cover went back on with about half of the gasket that was there when I took it off last time.

Never seen a bike with a gasket around the sprocket cover before, is it worth worrying about replacing it? The back and bottom of its open anyway...
Nope its ok without but you may have to adjust your clutch cable
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Post by: red98 on 07 April 2018, 11:57:29 am
MOT time for the mighty thou , phones my usual tester this morning and hes had a cancellation , bring it down now and ill get it done for you he says , no problem I say , see you in 30 mins , now , I dont tax my thou in the winter months but I do start it every now and then and do all the little jobs that have been annoying over the past year my garage is a bit busy with various projects and hobbies and with the thou not being used for a while its at the back  :rolleyes      finially get to the thou , key in iginition on , choke on annnnnnnnnnnd.............FOC      broke the choke cable   :groan ....thats alright i thinks , bikes a good starter and rarely needs choke i'll just give it a bit more throttle and hold it at 2000 rpm for a minute or two...........no  :groan
......dosnt want to start and now the batterys low , drag the 600 back in the garage and sort out the jump leads......brum brum it starts , hold the throttle open for a while and it settles down nicely , everything back in the garage and down to the testing station, appolgise for being late and tell them why they all have a good laugh at my expense  :o .......test done , more piss take , and out to the bike......FOC IT.....batterys flat . Walk back in to the teasting station and ask for a push.....more piss taking , we get the bike going and I tell the piss taking so called bikers to foc off and ride home ........wasn't this much hassle last yesr   :\
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Post by: Skippernick on 08 April 2018, 10:25:57 pm
 :lol  rode mine to the mot, passed, no advisories. Rode home. Its very easy really red98!!!!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 08 April 2018, 10:54:34 pm
Did nothing with my Fazer or my lil Honda. They both came out of the shed ya week or two ago for MOT's and I decided not to put them away as I am scooting about on the C90. They are locked under a long lean
-to beside my house, on passing them today I noticed that they are both covered in a very fine pinky grey dust that looks as fine like talcum does. Now I know I love my bikes and treat them well but I draw the line at talc.


Wtf is going on.  :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 09 April 2018, 02:40:53 am
Warm air coming up from the Saharah I would imagine.
My ex mother in law turned up at my door last night with two suit cases in her hands and asked if she could stay for a couple of days.
Of course I said.
When I opened my front door this morning she was covered in it too.
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Post by: tommyardin on 09 April 2018, 03:15:18 am
Serve the bitch right, she deserved it just showing up like that, it's only fair, some people need to learn a lesson  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 09 April 2018, 06:48:03 am
:lol  rode mine to the mot, passed, no advisories. Rode home. Its very easy really red98!!!!!










thanks for that nick   :moon .........stuck the bike on trickle charge when i got in , started fine last night , weather permitting i'll tax it at the end of the month and take it for a days ride..........roll on the summer   :thumbup
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Post by: fazersharp on 09 April 2018, 08:14:11 pm
Got my bench polishing mop out 8)
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Post by: Trebus on 09 April 2018, 08:22:21 pm
Looking good! What compounds and mop heads are you using to achieve those results? Have got a small bench grinder but never had a go at polishing with it. Normally just go by hand with Autosol and finish with Belgom Alu.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 09 April 2018, 08:43:43 pm
Forget that - by hand - if I can get if off easy then its on the bench. I got all my stuff from here http://www.thepolishingshop.co.uk/acatalog/Polishing_Compounds_Menzerna_-p1.html (http://www.thepolishingshop.co.uk/acatalog/Polishing_Compounds_Menzerna_-p1.html) I used the finest grade yellow one but they were pretty shiny to start with. I have 3 grades of soap and the matching 3 types of mop and do not mix mops with soaps. 
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Post by: fazersharp on 09 April 2018, 08:50:18 pm
Just looked at my receipt and I have
 yellow Menzema p175
blue p164
green 439t
all in quarter bar size

close stitch mop to start with the first grade soap (cant remember it that is blue or green)
G quality mop with the next soap
WDR loose mop for the yellow finishing.

These are what I decided on after a little reading on the subject

WARNING - IT IS ADDICTIVE.
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Post by: Trebus on 09 April 2018, 08:59:13 pm
Cheers Fazersharp, much obliged!
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Post by: Trebus on 09 April 2018, 09:01:04 pm
Double post!
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Post by: fazersharp on 09 April 2018, 09:01:38 pm
Here some more I did a while ago but because its just steel I had to lacquer it but it still gos rusty so I will just stick to doing the ally stuff http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,17296.msg244380.html#msg244380 (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,17296.msg244380.html#msg244380)
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Post by: robbo on 10 April 2018, 06:10:48 pm
Took the rad off to clean all the tar that had congealed on the front of the engine after riding on a newly surfaced road in France last year. While I was at it I thought I'd copper grease the exhaust flange studs. Seven of the nuts came off sweet as proverbial nuts. But there's always one motherfoccer, no matter what you're doing. The nut was fused to the stud which was just about turning, but after a squirt of Halfords Shock and Unlock, it was quickly out. Phew. A stud and a couple of nuts ordered together with pads for the front, so will no doubt do the exup valve tomorrow whilst awaiting the parts.
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Post by: mrMoog on 14 April 2018, 04:03:01 pm
Great weather in Morecambe today so cleaned her then a ride up to Kirby Lonsdale and finished off at Sunderland point in Overton which is where the photo was taken. Lots of bug splats on the lid too which makes me happy.....summer is finally here, fingers crossed it stays long time.
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Post by: Anquetil on 14 April 2018, 04:13:44 pm
First ride on the 1000 since last October, having spent the winter and 3000 miles on the 600. Just over 100 miles on the quiet Shropshire and Staffordshire  roads. Beautiful day, sunny, 15 degrees. Off to the Raven Cafe, Prees Heath, in the morning to the Big breakfast meet.
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Post by: tommyardin on 14 April 2018, 04:17:29 pm
Took the Fazer FZS 600 & the Mrs out for a very short run today.
We done some work in the garden to start with today, that earned me a short ride out this arvo.
Pooped down to Loomies Biker Cafe in West Meon, Hants. We grabbed a mug of tea and went home.
Simple!
It was crowded at Loomies, hundreds of bikes, all the time (1 Hour) we were there there were bikes in and out at all times, some really nice bikes some not so nice. Spotted a Fazer there a yellow FZS1000 on a 03 plate, anyone we know? 
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Post by: Skippernick on 14 April 2018, 08:38:59 pm
Washed it. Took the centre stand off for a repaint, its in remarkable good condition considering some that i have seen on here. Hopes it relatively easy to get back  on!!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 14 April 2018, 08:47:03 pm
Great weather in Morecambe today so cleaned her then a ride up to Kirby Lonsdale and finished off at Sunderland point in Overton which is where the photo was taken. Lots of bug splats on the lid too which makes me happy.....summer is finally here, fingers crossed it stays long time.


Fantastic looking bike
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Post by: agricola on 14 April 2018, 08:52:13 pm
Bit of furtling with the lowere fairings that i bought a while back. I wanted the crash bungs and fairings, so ive had to cut out where the bungs fit. Rubbed down and ready for painting, but cant decide orange or black
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Post by: kitcrazy on 14 April 2018, 09:00:19 pm
Washed it and had a ride to eastbourn
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Post by: Anquetil on 15 April 2018, 01:19:12 pm
A very short ride to Prees Heath, Shropshire, to attend the Better, bigger breakfast event, Lynn's Raven cafe.
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Post by: Anquetil on 15 April 2018, 01:21:14 pm
Forgot to post the photos !
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Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 15 April 2018, 06:12:11 pm


Swapped it for a VN800.




Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mrMoog on 15 April 2018, 06:15:41 pm
Great weather in Morecambe today so cleaned her then a ride up to Kirby Lonsdale and finished off at Sunderland point in Overton which is where the photo was taken. Lots of bug splats on the lid too which makes me happy.....summer is finally here, fingers crossed it stays long time.


Fantastic looking bike

Thanks😁
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Post by: red98 on 16 April 2018, 06:39:27 am
not today but yesterday . had a bit of shopping to do in twickenham so took the fazer and went the long way round . stopped off at the ace cafe on the way home . kawasaki bike day was in full swing . quick cuppa and a blast home...good to get out   :thumbup
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Post by: red98 on 16 April 2018, 06:40:34 am
oh...and one for the trimmer of hedges...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 16 April 2018, 03:30:54 pm
Finally fitted the new discs front and back, titanium bolts all round, new rear brake line, new pads all round, all calipers cleaned and serviced.... good to go for the summer 😎👌
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Millietant on 18 April 2018, 07:10:10 pm
Took the 600 for its MOT - passed, no advisories, absolutely spot-on.

Dudeofrude - what brand of discs did you go for ?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 18 April 2018, 08:29:48 pm
Took the 600 for its MOT - passed, no advisories, absolutely spot-on.

Dudeofrude - what brand of discs did you go for ?

Can't remember off the top of my head but they aren't ebc or anything I'd heard of. They were on offer at my local yammy dealer, £200 for the full set. I known its probably sales spiel but the guy reckoned they are popular for the track bikes that they sends up to cadwell as a sponsor so should hopefully be alright. Anythings better than the states that were on there 😣😣

As for what I did today..... went to Willingham woods bike night, absolutely rammed. Saw some stunning bike too
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Post by: robbo on 18 April 2018, 10:03:20 pm
Resprayed the radiator and ordered a set of stainless exhaust flange nuts.
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Post by: tommyardin on 18 April 2018, 11:27:31 pm
Resprayed the radiator and ordered a set of stainless exhaust flange nuts.


Hey Robbo,
Just out of interest are your exhaust manifold studs stainless, if they are apply plenty of copper slip to them, stainless nuts on stainless studs or bolts can gall or cold weld if this happens they will never come undone.
I do quite a bit of work on boats and galling was something I came across when lowering the masts for an insurance survey to be done on Zara a 24 foot Westerly Paggant, all the turn buckles on the standing rigging had galled and had to be cut off with a disk cutter and replaced with new, not a great problem on standing rigging but would be a pig on the exhaust manifold in behind the frame down tubes.
Have a read on the link below.


https://www.fastenal.com/content/feds/pdf/Article%20-%20Galling.pdf (https://www.fastenal.com/content/feds/pdf/Article%20-%20Galling.pdf)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 19 April 2018, 08:51:43 am
No, left the steel studs in as only 1 needed replacement. Thought I'd go with the stainless nuts for ease of disassembly should it be necessary in the future. Was aware of galling so figured dissimilar metals was the way to go. Plenty of copper grease is my middle name :lol . Once you've seen a seized exup valve, you know it makes sense :thumbup
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Post by: unfazed on 19 April 2018, 07:19:11 pm
Another milestone passed  :) Today as I rode into the work car park after a meeting
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Post by: Dynspud on 19 April 2018, 09:05:13 pm
Round trip from Cwmbran to Honey Cafe in Bronllys, Builth Wells, Llandovery, Abergavenny and back home.
Awesome  :sun :thumbup

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 19 April 2018, 11:09:32 pm
No, left the steel studs in as only 1 needed replacement. Thought I'd go with the stainless nuts for ease of disassembly should it be necessary in the future. Was aware of galling so figured dissimilar metals was the way to go. Plenty of copper grease is my middle name :lol . Once you've seen a seized exup valve, you know it makes sense :thumbup


Good on you Robbo   :thumbup
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Post by: AJM on 20 April 2018, 09:45:23 am
Took it for a spin around Brecon in the sun  :sun :D
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Post by: Anquetil on 20 April 2018, 03:16:06 pm
A ride to Lakeside Cafe, Tanygrisiau, via Ruthin, Cerrig, Fron Goch, Llyn Celyn, Ffestiniog, and back through Bala, Corwen, Ruthin.
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Post by: agricola on 20 April 2018, 08:25:28 pm
Took it for a spin around Brecon in the sun  :sun :D


Wow. Show bike
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Post by: NorthWestern on 20 April 2018, 09:24:45 pm
Stuck these flowing indicators on...

https://youtu.be/MXRsiZEhcJQ
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Post by: Millietant on 20 April 2018, 09:38:36 pm
Liz and I took the Fazer's out to Belvoir Castle for a run in the sun. Great weather, great roads, GREAT bikes.
(http://i64.tinypic.com/6gapte.jpg)

(http://i67.tinypic.com/2z80qbo.jpg)
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Post by: Anquetil on 21 April 2018, 05:23:43 pm
A 160 mile round trip to the Anglesey Circuit to watch the NG Road Racing meeting. Very warm, sunny, blue skies.
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Post by: Dynspud on 22 April 2018, 09:41:50 am
Back out the next day (Friday) up from Cwmbran to Newtown, via Bronllys, on the fantastic A483 from Llandrindod Wells.
Then back down on the A470 via Llangurig and Rhayader, turning off at Newbridge-on-Wye onto the amazing B4358 to Beulah, then on to Llandovery for a cuppa at the West End Cafe, before heading home.
A fantastic day, in fantastic weather. on a fantastic bike  :sun :faz :thumbup
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Post by: steve 10562cc on 24 April 2018, 11:28:57 am
Took the FZ1 for it's MOT passed no advisories 2 weeks ago took the RF900 passed no adviseries. Was confident they would pass, but even so think I'd sooner go to  the dentist for a check up. 
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Post by: VNA - BMW Wank on 26 April 2018, 02:48:54 pm
Just given the thou her annual service.

Was a bit puzzled when my oil arrived.  Lube Cube.  98% recyclable packaging.

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/866/26835245797_145bb3019f_z.jpg)
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Post by: Fazerider on 26 April 2018, 04:14:11 pm
First ride in 10 days or so… poor old thing needs some work doing (2nd gear issue rearing its ugly head again), but it got through the MOT with a few minor advisories.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 27 April 2018, 07:27:29 pm
Fitted the replacement stainless exhaust flange nuts, but noticed they were 3mm shallower that the OE steel ones. This meant rather a lot of thread was left exposed, so a quick trip down to Toolstation for some 8mm stainless domed nuts, a liberal coating of copper grease, problem solved.
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Post by: Anquetil on 28 April 2018, 12:21:24 pm
Removed the centre stand from my 'winter' 600 as I was having problems using it. The photos explain why !
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Post by: Anquetil on 29 April 2018, 03:02:28 pm
A ride to the coast, stopping at the Cayley, Rhos on Sea, for a coffee and teacake. Sunny spells, around 7 degrees. Plenty of bikers out today.
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Post by: robbo on 06 May 2018, 04:25:29 pm
First breakfast run since getting the Fazer back on the road. Nice early 7 o'clock start so plenty of high jinks. Breakfast at the 1066 on A21, 160 mile round trip and a cheeky pint on the way home.
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Post by: HarryHornby on 06 May 2018, 05:36:42 pm
Met up with Red and Ceri at the Ace and then had a bimble to Epping Forrest and around TOWIE country.  160 miles in total.  Happy days.
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Post by: fazersharp on 06 May 2018, 08:40:02 pm
90 mile blat across the best of middle earth countryside
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Post by: Anquetil on 07 May 2018, 09:59:27 am
Yesterday, actually. To avoid the mayhem of heavy traffic in North Wales, I headed in the opposite direction towards Shropshire and Staffordshire. Streams of cars, motorbikes, campervans, caravans, coming towards me, but virtually empty roads in front of me. I headed to Whitchurch, Audlem, Market Drayton, Loggerheads, Eccleshall, Stone, Uttoxeter, Rugeley. I decided to go to a cafe at Chasewater, near Cannock, so headed to Hednesford, which is where I am from originally. In Hednesford I noticed a gathering of bikers outside the Victoria Working Mens Club so I stopped to see what was going on. I ended up staying there for two and a half hours. It was the Hednesford Motorcycle Club hosting the MZ Owners Club. I told them that I was heading for a cafe and they said don't bother as I could have food and drink with them. There was a barbecue, bar, tea and coffee. What a friendly group of people they were. They said that I was welcome to come to any of their gatherings, 1st Sunday of the month for this one. To top things off, I told them that my late Grandfather had been the local GP. Several of the group remembered him and had been treated by him.
I made my way back to Wrexham through Staffordshire and Shropshire, a total of 160 miles on very quiet roads. One of the best days out I have had for a while and I shall be returning to the Hednesford Motorcycle Club. Unfortunately, I did not have my camera with me.
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Post by: fatbloke62 on 07 May 2018, 08:14:26 pm
MrAnquetil , yesterday you went to my old stamping ground I to was born in hednesford moved to Cannock as a child spent most of my adult there I'm in bloxwich now , the club in broardway is 50yards from my cousins house and a pal of mine has been in that club for many years small world eh !
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Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 07 May 2018, 11:10:26 pm



Went up to the Ponderoasa for a sausage sandwich via the Raven Cafe for a cuppa, Llangollen and the Horseshoe Pass. Left everyone i went with there and rode home on my own via the A534 because i wanted a bit of a play. 


There was a lovely Rudge Ulster up there.
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Post by: steve 10562cc on 08 May 2018, 06:32:41 am
Looked at the bike in the garage patted the fuel tank, picked up my shovel and trowel and got on with a retaining wall in the garden. trying to convince myself it was to hot to go out on the bike, but just right to lay 500/600 bricks. Still turned out decent day after all, a compromise though 350 bricks laid, British superbikes watched, & 3 ice cold packs of beer drunk. Hic   
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Post by: Anquetil on 08 May 2018, 07:28:48 am
MrAnquetil , yesterday you went to my old stamping ground I to was born in hednesford moved to Cannock as a child spent most of my adult there I'm in bloxwich now , the club in broardway is 50yards from my cousins house and a pal of mine has been in that club for many years small world eh !

Hi fatbloke62. Small world indeed ! My cousins, who now live at Slitting Mill, owned the indoor Go- Kart track at Bloxwich until fairly recently, and my Aunt and Uncle live at Short Heath, Willenhall. I come back 'home' regularly even though it is many years since I lived in the area. Really miss visiting Castlewood cafe on the A518 between Weston and Uttoxeter. A real bikers cafe, now shut down. Still looking for a replacement in the area.
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Post by: nickodemon on 09 May 2018, 12:06:09 am
I took my fazer on a trip to south/north uist then across to harris and lewis on the outer hebrides. It was faultless yet again. Best all rounder bar none...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 09 May 2018, 08:54:17 pm
Started with an Oil & Filter change, new spark plugs (these had done 25K +), fitted a pair of PR4's and finished with a general spruce up.
Gave it a good check over and will be needing a chain & sprockets at the end of the year (it will have covered 20K + by then  :'( ) and more than likely remove all the brake calipers, clean and reseal as required and new brake fluid. Also on the cards will be an EXUP service. It functions and operates correctly, but is a little rattlely when "blipping".
Spark plugs were a little fiddly, but I've still got the AIS fitted. Nothing that a 1/4" socket set couldn't cope with though. Found that by raising the tank, I could use an extension with a 14mm socket mated to the Yamaha supplied spark plug tool - simples.
Out tomorrow to scrub in the new rubber.  :D
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Post by: Dynspud on 10 May 2018, 07:25:53 pm
A bit delayed, sorry, as this rideout happened on Bank Holiday Monday.
Stopped off at Oasis Cafe, Abergavenny, at about 11:00 and it was just starting to fill up with bikes.
A beautiful, sunny, warm day with all us fellow bikers out there enjoying it  8)
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Post by: fatbloke62 on 13 May 2018, 08:21:32 am
Absolutely foc all !! I'm sat here trussed up in a sling after shoulder  operation  on Friday looking at the sunshine with a face like a smacked arse  :'(
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Post by: kitcrazy on 13 May 2018, 01:09:38 pm
Just gave the old girl a fresh drop of oil and filter for another year
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Post by: Anquetil on 13 May 2018, 04:36:32 pm
A ride to Bangor Pier via Mold, St Asaph, Llanfairfechan, and back via Bethesda, Betws y Coed, Cerrig, Ruthin.
!35 miles toatal.
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Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 13 May 2018, 06:15:34 pm



Fitted the crash bungs last week, now done some minor modifications.

(https://i.imgur.com/PToRMT5h.jpg)




(https://i.imgur.com/tui4g4ph.jpg)





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Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 13 May 2018, 06:18:13 pm



Sorry everyone, i'm shite at the computer stuff

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Post by: mr self destruct on 13 May 2018, 10:26:13 pm
Got pissed off with too many dickheads on the M6 where they’re fitting cameras, so I’m halfway through fitting a camera.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hugh Mungus on 13 May 2018, 10:50:32 pm
537 miles on the Fazer today and don't I know it - aches and pains - not done that sort of mileage in one day for a long time.
Went from home (near Kings Lynn) to Chester to meet up with the FJ/FJR Owners Club for a ride out in North Wales. Rode down some great roads until lunch time where we stopped at the Lakeside Cafe on the outskirts of Blaenau-Ffestiniog and then we rode back to Chester via some more great roads (don't ask which roads as I haven't a clue) then back home.


I rode over the Cat and Fiddle on the way to Chester and it was ok going up but on the downhill section heading towards Macclesfield the road has been resurfaced with loose chippings, quite deep in places, so I didn't return via that route.
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Post by: focced_off on 14 May 2018, 10:56:31 am
Billy_Balthorpe - Don't keep us in suspense :lol, so what's the deal with the "minor modifications" ??

Perhaps somewhere to rest your feet (legs forward). Or something to do with maintenance? Look like you've screwed set screws in.
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Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 14 May 2018, 07:39:59 pm



Well, we've got the big ride to Premery in France, 600 miles in a day, in July. Previous years we have done it in two bites with a hotel and an almighty piss up, but this year its going to be a single blast. To try to get some blood flowing around the arse area i tried putting my feet on the crash bungs, but because they are plastic my boots tended to slip off, so you sort of have to hold you feet on the bungs with the muscles on the inside of your thighs, which hurts after a bit.
So, when i was sorting out my Stainless nuts and bolt the other night (the things you find to do when the wife puts X Factor on the TV) i found some nice little M6 Grub screws, and thought "They'll do!".


So after drilling and tapping and not going completely through with the tap, i screwed the grub screws in and they tightened on the partially cut thread at the bottom of the hole, so they cant rattle loose and fall out. I took the bike out the other day and it works perfectly, my feet now stay on the bungs with no effort at all. It was a lot more simple than what i had planned, which was bits of ally with upward curved ends, screwed to the top of the bungs and sticking out a bit. Sounded like a recipe for bleeding shins to me.


I'm really pleased with the job, only took 10 minutes too. My mate will want his doing when he see these, hes got my old Fazer.
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Post by: robbo on 14 May 2018, 09:02:45 pm
Cruiser pegs on a Fazer. What's the world coming to. :lol
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Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 14 May 2018, 09:14:53 pm



Hardly cruiser/highway pegs per se. Just 4 M6 grub screws turning something that is made to one job into something that does two.
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Post by: tommyardin on 15 May 2018, 12:13:19 am
Hey I want some of them Bad Boys, are they available for the FZS 600 frame down-tube engine mount?
if so any links?

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Post by: iamthearrison on 16 May 2018, 11:50:36 am
Took mine in this morning for new front wheel bearings, 48 quid fitted. Just had a phone
call, looks like the garage that fitted my front tyre has overtightened the caliper bolts and fucked the threads  up, another  60 quid  to fix it.  :wall
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Post by: Anquetil on 17 May 2018, 10:14:58 am
Just dropped it off for an MOT test. Waiting for a phone call this afternoon to go and collect it , as long as everything is good.
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Post by: Anquetil on 17 May 2018, 03:32:18 pm
Just picked it up. Passed with no problems.
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Post by: fatbloke62 on 17 May 2018, 03:49:05 pm
I had an 03 model identical to yours some years ago ,looking back I wish I'd have kept it ,it was mint with very low mileage
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Post by: Anquetil on 17 May 2018, 03:56:48 pm
Yes, I was very lucky to find this fairly locally. It only has 9000 miles on the clock, is an 03 model, and I love riding it, possibly even more than the 1000. Given my advancing years, and all the manoeuvering  that I have to do to get it around the side of the house, if I had to get rid of one it would be bye bye 1000.
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Post by: Grahamm on 18 May 2018, 11:50:04 pm
I had to go from Portsmouth to Bournemouth today for business. On the way down, there were signs on the M27 warning of delays on the A31, cue lots of filtering until I got to the point at which someone had managed to turn a caravan over!

After the business event, since I had plenty of time, I decided to go home by the more interesting route and went via the A338 to Salisbury, A30 to Stockbridge, B3049 to Winchester, A272 to Loomies, then down the A32 before turning off onto the B2150 at Droxford and then picking up the road through to World's End and the B2177.

Longer, but much more fun :thumbup
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Post by: dazza on 19 May 2018, 01:36:00 am
Bought the Fazer thou out of slumber and reminded myself just how quick these things are.
Came across a dismembered deer in a pool of blood.
Obviously been hit at speed by something.
Certainly makes you think.
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Post by: steve 10562cc on 19 May 2018, 06:50:08 am
See you carry the essential tools a brew pack :lol   
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Post by: darrsi on 19 May 2018, 07:56:24 am
Bought the Fazer thou out of slumber and reminded myself just how quick these things are.
Came across a dismembered deer in a pool of blood.
Obviously been hit at speed by something.
Certainly makes you think.


Made me think of Rambo  :lol
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Post by: fazersharp on 19 May 2018, 08:13:43 am
Bought the Fazer thou out of slumber
I love the way you have chosen the only spot in the whole field with matching buttercups
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Post by: Hugh Mungus on 19 May 2018, 02:13:52 pm
Fitted a set of those 'Flowing' indicators as mine were apparently crap and difficult to see.
I had to fit a new flasher unit to suit the LED's and I had an unused one in my tool-box.


OMG, it BEEPS!


What's worse is that it isn't a nice beep but a horrid screech. Guess who will be looking for a non-beeping flasher unit at the MCN Festival tomorrow?
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Post by: Anquetil on 19 May 2018, 05:21:32 pm
My favourite 'bikers' cafe, Castlewood Cafe, near Uttoxeter, shut down in January. I heard last week that it had reopened recently, under new ownership. Decided to have a ride over from Wrexham on a gorgeous sunny day. I was delighted to find it open again, and they have restarted Wednesday Bike Nights. Have to spread the word to all the old customers who may not know that it has risen from the ashes ! Apparently it is going to be called K1 Cafe.
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Post by: fatbloke62 on 19 May 2018, 07:37:27 pm
Good find , I might have a ride over one wed evening  when the shoulder is ok
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Post by: b1k3rdude on 19 May 2018, 07:42:50 pm
I was delighted to find it open again, and they have restarted Wednesday Bike Nights. Have to spread the word to all the old customers who may not know that it has risen from the ashes ! Apparently it is going to be called K1 Cafe.
might be worth adding the photo to google+ for info on the cafe - 

https://www.google.com/search?q=bikers%27+cafe%2C+Castlewood+Cafe%2C+near+Uttoxeter&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b (https://www.google.com/search?q=bikers%27+cafe%2C+Castlewood+Cafe%2C+near+Uttoxeter&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b)
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Post by: Hugh Mungus on 19 May 2018, 08:10:34 pm
Not one I knew of but at least I now know where there's a decent café when I'm in the area.
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Post by: HarryHornby on 21 May 2018, 11:53:55 am
Cleaned and re-oiled my K&N air filter. It seems smoother at lower revs, so I think it's done some good, either that or it's a placebo effect.


Also put some velcro (furry side only) under the top of my screen to stop it buzzing against the fairing, worked a treat!
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Post by: darrsi on 21 May 2018, 12:09:19 pm
Cleaned and re-oiled my K&N air filter. It seems smoother at lower revs, so I think it's done some good, either that or it's a placebo effect.


Also put some velcro (furry side only) under the top of my screen to stop it buzzing against the fairing, worked a treat!


+1 for the velcro trick on the screen, i used it on the underside of the fairing infill trays as well to stop them vibrating.
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Post by: tommyardin on 21 May 2018, 01:27:05 pm
140  :lol  on the clock did not have Sat Nav on bike so unsure of accurate speed.
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Post by: HarryHornby on 21 May 2018, 01:57:20 pm
140  :lol  on the clock did not have Sat Nav on bike so unsure of accurate speed.


Not bad for a C90! Top effort!
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Post by: tommyardin on 21 May 2018, 05:57:15 pm

140    on the clock did not have Sat Nav on bike so unsure of accurate speed.


Not bad for a C90! Top effort!

Took me about an hour and a half to climb back up Beachyhead afterwards but it was worth it. :eek Another 100 foot and I reckon I could have a ton fifty. :lol
The LS2 FF393 Convert Helmets are good, it just scratched the screen a bit but I think it will polish out. :rolleyes
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Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 21 May 2018, 08:02:54 pm
My favourite 'bikers' cafe, Castlewood Cafe, near Uttoxeter, shut down in January. I heard last week that it had reopened recently, under new ownership. Decided to have a ride over from Wrexham on a gorgeous sunny day. I was delighted to find it open again, and they have restarted Wednesday Bike Nights. Have to spread the word to all the old customers who may not know that it has risen from the ashes ! Apparently it is going to be called K1 Cafe.


Great, i'll have to see if i can get up there on Wednesday evening.
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Post by: Anquetil on 21 May 2018, 09:11:11 pm
It's a bit far for me in the evening, Billy, 120 miles round trip, but I shall be there most weekends. The outside covered seating area needs to be rebuilt as it was taken away when the cafe shut.
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Post by: Anquetil on 23 May 2018, 04:32:47 pm
A ride to the Spiders Web Cafe at Albrighton, Wolverhampton, to meet up with some old cycle racing friends from the 60's and 70's. Beautiful sunny day, quiet roads. I went via Ellesmere, Wem, Shawbury, Lilleshall.
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Post by: robbo on 27 May 2018, 12:00:39 pm
Just back from this mornings breakfast whizz. Left at 7, in the caff for 9, and home by 11.10.  One hundred and forty miles of Sussex and Kents finest A and B roads. An afternoons cleaning in front of me now, to be ready for tomorrows Margate Meltdown.
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Post by: dazza on 27 May 2018, 06:11:49 pm
Had a ride up to Bangers cafe on the MT10 and watched some bikes being Dyno'd and thought .....I've got to go and get the Fazer out.
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Post by: red98 on 27 May 2018, 06:38:45 pm
Gave the mighty thou a check over before tomorrows ride to margate , needed a drop of coolant and a small chain adjustment and lube and thats about it.....could do with a wash and polish though.....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 27 May 2018, 06:42:09 pm
Had a ride up to Bangers cafe on the MT10 and watched some bikes being Dyno'd and thought .....I've got to go and get the Fazer out.










out of interest DAZZA did you see the results for the fazer ?
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Post by: dazza on 27 May 2018, 07:24:55 pm
Yes mate. As near as dammit 135 RWHP although he said it was running rich and could possibly do a little better if running a bit leaner.


He suggested  going down in size on the jets but I'm not messing with Mikes work.
He said it was incredibly smooth and the power delivery was spot on just consistently rich throughout.
Does anyone know if a full monty runs a bit rich or not ?
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Post by: robbo on 27 May 2018, 08:35:25 pm
Judging by the sooty colouring on my exhaust outlet, I think I'd agree that it's a tad rich. But Mike's the man, so leaving well alone. :lol :thumbup
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Post by: kitcrazy on 27 May 2018, 08:42:42 pm
Mine definitely runs alot richer since having the full Monty and occasionally goes up in a puff of smoke 😨😂
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Post by: Anquetil on 29 May 2018, 02:59:56 pm
A ride in the sunshine to Lakeside Cafe, Tanygrisiau, Blaenau Ffestiniog, via Ruthin, Cerrig, Llyn Celyn. 125 miles round trip. Speed enforcement van waiting between Bwlchgwyn and Llandegla on the way out.
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Post by: Hugh Mungus on 29 May 2018, 07:21:10 pm
A ride in the sunshine to Lakeside Cafe,


I was there on my Fazer only the other week.


(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1739/41534531085_187c17bdb9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26hgk3V)
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Post by: Anquetil on 30 May 2018, 06:18:01 am
Hi Hugh. It's a nice cafe and beautiful, scenic roads all around. I'm very fortunate that it is virtually on my doorstep and that there are varied routes that I can take to get there. The staff were talking about the biker who died at the weekend, nearby on the A470, and were genuinely upset about it.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hugh Mungus on 30 May 2018, 10:03:04 pm
I am quite envious of the choice of roads you have in that area. I have some favourite roads in my area but on the whole it isn't a great region for biking roads.
Amazing to 'find' that cafe (ok I was lead there in a group of riders) as I have travelled in that area over many years and even passed the road end to the cafe and not gone in or noticed it before! Very nice atmosphere as they didn't bat an eye when about 20 of us walked in needing refreshment.
I have been to other places where they even moaned about ten of us turning up at once...

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Post by: Grahamm on 30 May 2018, 11:29:33 pm
Over the Bank Holiday I decided to go and do some surfing in Devon and maybe some bike riding too.

Because I needed to get down there early, rather than ride my usual fun route of A36, A30, A377, I had to take the quicker (but dull) route of M3, A34, A303, except it turned out to be not so quick since firstly some idiot had managed to turn their car over on the M3, then someone else had put their car into a ditch on the A34 and finally the A303 was at a stand-still in places, for example, approaching the Stonehenge junction, nothing was moving and it was solid white lines, plus I couldn't see past a large lorry in front of me, so myself and another biker who'd also filtered up just turned off our engines and sat there for about 5 minutes until things moved again.

In any case, following some progressive filtering, I got there not much later than I'd hoped and got some good waves on Friday evening and Saturday.

On Sunday the swell had dropped to virtually nothing and there was hardly a ripple, so I decided to go for a ride down the A39 Atlantic Highway past Bude to Widemouth Bay which was great fun.

For the way back up, I had selected the A30, but found that it was a dull dual carriageway, so turned off and eventually found myself on the B3254 which is an awesome road and I have to ride it again some time, although I think Sally Sat Nav got fed up with my ignoring her attempts to get me to the waypoint I'd selected ("turn around when possible". "Turn right, then take the next right". "Oh, please yourself, I'm not talking to you any more!" (http://cafedillo.org.uk/forums/Smileys/default/wink.gif) )

The ride back home was the fun route of the A377 and A30, so I got home Monday evening, knackered but happy :D
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Post by: Hugh Mungus on 02 June 2018, 12:39:57 pm
Fitted an adjustable flasher unit - I spent a whole 99p (well I actually bought 5 so I did spend a bit more than 99p), how the heck they can flog them at that price and include shipping from China is beyond me...Anyway, it was easy to fit and simple to adjust the flash rate by turning a screw
And it doesn't beep!
They are now £1.04 or best offer.https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Pin-Speed-Adjustable-LED-Indicator-Flasher-Relay-Resistor-Fix-Motorcycle-uk/272897130108?hash=item3f89efbe7c:g:J5UAAOSwJLJZg-Af (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Pin-Speed-Adjustable-LED-Indicator-Flasher-Relay-Resistor-Fix-Motorcycle-uk/272897130108?hash=item3f89efbe7c:g:J5UAAOSwJLJZg-Af)
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Post by: robbo on 03 June 2018, 12:02:06 pm
Beautiful morning for a sunny 150 mile breakfast whizz, and home in time for the Mugello MotoGP........perfect.
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Post by: fazerscotty on 05 June 2018, 12:34:51 pm
MOT'd it. Again. Passed again.  :lol :lol The tester said it was in very good condition considering the mileage - it's only done 65K!
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Post by: Hugh Mungus on 05 June 2018, 08:27:40 pm
Just about run in then  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 06 June 2018, 07:53:27 pm
Had a very enjoyable whizz down to Somerset to check out SP Engineerings exhaust cans. Wallets a bit lighter now as bought one of their carbon cans and link pipe to facilitate fitting my new givi pannier frames, which my normal high level set up won't allow. Was quite chilly at 6:30 this morning, especially with my jacket lining removed, however 260 miles later, was sweating buckets filtering through heavy traffic as I got close to home.
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Post by: Grahamm on 06 June 2018, 08:23:48 pm
Changed the brake fluid on my FZ6 (which probably hadn't been changed for a bit longer longer than it should have...!)

BTW if anyone ever searches (as I was doing) and wants to know how much brake fluid you actually need for a full system flush, it's actually only about 250ml, so buying a litre of DOT 4 was probably excessive.

Still, it should keep ok in a sealed container and it was only about £8, so no big loss if it doesn't.
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Post by: Wharfe on 07 June 2018, 08:15:02 pm
OK got back this lunchtime  from a 1600 mile round trip to rellies in Germany, on my Tracer 900 (bear with me, this is the right thread). BUT this afternoon when I had to do a rush hour dash across Bradford and over to Leeds for a physio appointment, VERY glad to have the fazer's nippiness and (crucially) narrow bars for the lots of filtering required to make it on time. Love that bike....
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Post by: Anquetil on 09 June 2018, 06:15:06 pm
A ride to the Anglesey Circuit to watch the No Limits race meeting. Lovely weather, good racing, great scenery. 160 mile round trip.
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Post by: red98 on 09 June 2018, 10:13:13 pm
Fitted a new fork seal to the mighty thou......replacing them once a year and I cant see why   :\
all done now though , i feel like a days testing coming on   ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 13 June 2018, 02:46:35 pm
A ride to Bangor and Menai Bridge to visit the Menai Heritage Centre where there is an exhibition regarding the history of the Menai Bridge and also a new exhibition to mark 65 years since HMS Conway ran aground and broke it's back whilst being towed by tugs. Three years later, the wreck caught fire and burnt to the water line.Visited Bangor pier also. 136 mile round trip.
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Post by: Hugh Mungus on 13 June 2018, 07:48:36 pm
Oil and filter change. Clutch cable oiled, it does feel slightly better.
Just about ready for the MOT on Saturday.
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Post by: red98 on 16 June 2018, 08:01:01 pm
had a few days off this week so ive been riding it ..breakfast at loomies onto portsdown and then onto bosham for lunch....then last tuesday a visit to poole bike night .little bit overcast so turnout not the best . still a good night fhough   :)
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Post by: Grahamm on 19 June 2018, 09:56:31 pm
Replacing the rear brake pads on my '06 FZ6 SA for the upcoming MoT, I was just doing the final thing, screwing the pad slider pin cover back in place when I managed to drop the damn thing into the space between the swing arm and the wheel!

I then had to take the caliper back off again so I could fish the bloody thing out with tweezers and a bent paperclip... :(

Then I wanted to take it for a quick ride around the block to check everything was working ok, only to switch on the ignition and see the oil light stay on and the fuel gauge bars flash 8 times.

So I had to come back inside and look up what the issue was. Turns out, whilst cleaning some contacts, I'd managed to slightly pull apart the connectors at the left hand side by the front of the tank and the bike was registering a fault.

I pushed them back together and, bingo, everything was (eventually) sorted!

(And the brakes work too :) )
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Post by: robbo on 19 June 2018, 10:01:52 pm
New rear Metz Roadtec 01 fitted this morning, bolted on the pannier frames and new SP Engineering carbon can. All set for the Spa Classic next weekend.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 20 June 2018, 07:12:32 pm
Took the FZ6 in for its MOT today, but first got them to replace the OEM headset bearings (after 60,000 miles!)  because I'd been getting advisories on them being notchy in the past.

The mechanic showed me the old ones afterwards, which were seriously rusted! Apparently there's a rubber stopper at the bottom of the headset which means that water can condense inside, then gets trapped, so the bottom bearings are sitting in water :(

I'll have to remember to take it out occasionally to let it drain.

Anyway, apart from that, it passed with only one advisory of the front tyre being down on the wear markers which I was aware of. (It's got a good thousand miles left before I need to get a new one put on... ;) )
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Post by: Anquetil on 22 June 2018, 02:58:36 pm
After the successful trial of a Tutoro chain oiler on my 600 Fazer throughout the winter months, I have fitted one to the 1000 today. I have never had a chain exit the salt laden roads period in such good condition, and I have never had to clean it.
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Post by: Hugh Mungus on 22 June 2018, 11:52:32 pm
The mechanic showed me the old ones afterwards, which were seriously rusted! Apparently there's a rubber stopper at the bottom of the headset which means that water can condense inside, then gets trapped, so the bottom bearings are sitting in water :(

I'll have to remember to take it out occasionally to let it drain.


I have mine absolutely lathered in grease. A mate once said I was wasteful as I used far too much grease on those bearings but I've never had to adjust them or replace them so maybe it's not such a waste.
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Post by: Nemesis on 24 June 2018, 05:50:28 pm
Oil and filter changed also hardwired nextbase accident cam
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: nickodemon on 30 June 2018, 12:07:21 pm
It's Fazer time ;)
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Post by: red98 on 01 July 2018, 11:30:18 am
A short blast to the ace cafe for honda day , found this gem showing up all the hondas ...........I want one please  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 01 July 2018, 12:06:14 pm
2 days ago in fact...


2nd ride of the year!


(https://s20.postimg.cc/4lft9z89p/DSCN0841.jpg)




Skiddaw:


(https://s20.postimg.cc/60hdyom7h/DSCN0843.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/lyq3owggd/DSCN0852.jpg)


Helvellyn:


(https://s20.postimg.cc/gajsy81vx/DSCN0865.jpg)


View into Patterdale from the Kirkstone Pass:


(https://s20.postimg.cc/u485nax25/DSCN0868.jpg)


Ullswater:


(https://s20.postimg.cc/ost92qnvx/DSCN0874.jpg)




(https://s20.postimg.cc/cgjgm6njh/DSCN0885.jpg)


Coledale Fells:

(https://s20.postimg.cc/sql45jkjx/DSCN0899.jpg)


Only 116 miles covered, but too hot to do much more (too hot?! In Cumbria?!  :eek ).
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 01 July 2018, 12:07:41 pm
It's Fazer time ;)


Looking good  :thumbup
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Post by: HarryHornby on 01 July 2018, 02:33:45 pm
Nick, I'm not jealous!  The lakes are looking amazing in your pics!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 01 July 2018, 03:15:22 pm
Nick, I'm not jealous!  The lakes are looking amazing in your pics!


I never tire of the region, even though I've seen it all many times now  :)
It was hot even at the top of the Kirkstone Pass on that ride - in fact, it has been a very good year here so far, weather-wise. All the little becks and streams in among the fells have dried up, even in Seathwaite, supposedly England's wettest place.
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Post by: Anquetil on 01 July 2018, 04:13:50 pm
A ride to Hednesford, Staffs, from Wrexham, to attend a gathering of Hednesford Motorcycle Club and the MZ Owners Club. Food, drink, and BBQ laid on. 150 miles round trip, 27 degrees on the way home.
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Post by: nickodemon on 01 July 2018, 06:21:42 pm
2 days ago in fact...
Great photos..

2nd ride of the year!


(https://s20.postimg.cc/4lft9z89p/DSCN0841.jpg)




Skiddaw:


(https://s20.postimg.cc/60hdyom7h/DSCN0843.jpg)


(https://s20.postimg.cc/lyq3owggd/DSCN0852.jpg)


Helvellyn:


(https://s20.postimg.cc/gajsy81vx/DSCN0865.jpg)


View into Patterdale from the Kirkstone Pass:


(https://s20.postimg.cc/u485nax25/DSCN0868.jpg)


Ullswater:


(https://s20.postimg.cc/ost92qnvx/DSCN0874.jpg)


Coledale Fells:


(https://s20.postimg.cc/sql45jkjx/DSCN0899.jpg)


Only 116 miles covered, but too hot to do much more (too hot?! In Cumbria?!  :eek ).
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: nickodemon on 01 July 2018, 06:24:03 pm
It's Fazer time ;)


Looking good  :thumbup
Cheers😊
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Post by: robbo on 04 July 2018, 01:18:23 pm
Today I'm mostly riding up and down the B500 in the Black Forest. Currently having a beer in Titisee, before the afternoons fun and games.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 04 July 2018, 04:59:10 pm
Today I'm mostly riding up and down the B500 the the Black Forest. Currently having a beer in Titisee, before the afternoons fun and games.


Might've been mentioned elsewhere, but it's worth exploring some of the other roads in the area too, some more good riding to be had.
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Post by: robbo on 04 July 2018, 05:27:12 pm
Forced to find alternatives as part of the 500 is shut. Only got 3 full days, so Crepes and Ballon yesterday, B500 etc today. Make it up as we go tomorrow.
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Post by: Grahamm on 04 July 2018, 09:44:56 pm
Spent the afternoon putting on a new chain and sprockets, then having to use the Dremel to cut a slot in the stripped head of a Phillips screw so I could get the airbox cover off and install a new filter.

Still, at least the chain sounds a hell of a lot less noisy than it did previously!
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Post by: Anquetil on 07 July 2018, 02:51:42 pm
A trip from Wrexham to K1 Cafe, ( formerly Castlewood Cafe), on the A518 near Uttoxeter. All the traffic last night and this morning was heading into North Wales so I had 150 miles of virtually traffic free roads. Staffordshire Advanced  Motorcyclists were there with some 'pupils'.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 07 July 2018, 08:45:16 pm
Set off an automated warning sign LOW BRIDGE OVER HEIGHT VEHICLE TURN BACK nothing behind or in front - what's that all about, I thought I might have to duck  :D   
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Post by: unfazed on 07 July 2018, 10:55:34 pm
Tall foccer aren't you  :D
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Post by: fazersharp on 07 July 2018, 11:38:57 pm
I am thinking it is a numberplate recognition thing and not some kind of a height radar so when it couldn't see a number plate it panicked --- like I did  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 08 July 2018, 12:36:26 am
Enjoyed a lovely ride on virtually empty roads whilst everyone else was watching something unimportant on telly... :D

(Even though, at some points, it was like riding through an oven!)
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Post by: Fazerider on 08 July 2018, 08:44:41 am

The engine seemed to be labouring as I rode into Pirbright yesterday afternoon. I came to a halt at a T-junction and realised the front brakes were binding.
Spent a sweaty 20 minutes at the side of the road trying to diagnose the cause, but the pistons in the calipers were moving freely and once back on the bike the brakes seemed to be working normally again.
I continued (favouring the back brake) without any recurrence of the problem. I guess it was caused by the master cylinder, I’ll change the seals and hope that fixes it.
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Post by: Fazerider on 10 July 2018, 02:56:36 pm
That took longer than I’d hoped, largely due to the fact that I couldn’t find my circlip pliers… wasted about 4 hours searching through the crap in my house before giving up and sacrificing a pair of normal pliers to my angle grinder.
Anyhow, the old piston is showing signs of wear so it looks like that might have been the cause. I didn’t look too closely at the cylinder, but it’s probably time to junk it since it is the original.

(https://s19.postimg.cc/x7hh4fp1v/F._Brake_master_piston.jpg)

Anyone know what the approved method of getting that seal on the piston is? It looked to me as if it would be easier to put it on at the spring end and wind it up the spiral, but figured that risks the rubber getting cut by the edges so I pushed it on from the lever end.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 14 July 2018, 10:01:35 pm
Went to Langdale:


(https://s20.postimg.cc/uqswzdxvh/DSCN0911.jpg)




(https://s20.postimg.cc/3vivkcr4t/DSCN0915.jpg)




(https://s20.postimg.cc/pupa7md4t/DSCN0916.jpg)




(https://s20.postimg.cc/96xs58kz1/DSCN0934.jpg)




(https://s20.postimg.cc/gzofx7ynx/DSCN0943.jpg)




(https://s20.postimg.cc/mb3chy065/DSCN0946.jpg)




(https://s20.postimg.cc/sc11f0ui5/DSCN0947.jpg)




(https://s20.postimg.cc/n0m4uc3al/DSCN0952.jpg)




(https://s20.postimg.cc/alzcu298d/DSCN0956.jpg)




(https://s20.postimg.cc/andw0nnf1/DSCN0961.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 15 July 2018, 07:17:23 pm
Had a nice ride up to Box Hill which was (mostly) fun. Unfortunately I found a couple of my favourite roads (eg the B2146) have been spoiled with 40mph limits.

Eventually there's going to be no roads worth riding :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 16 July 2018, 09:22:22 pm
Went to Langdale:


(https://s20.postimg.cc/uqswzdxvh/DSCN0911.jpg)




(https://s20.postimg.cc/3vivkcr4t/DSCN0915.jpg)




(https://s20.postimg.cc/pupa7md4t/DSCN0916.jpg)




(https://s20.postimg.cc/96xs58kz1/DSCN0934.jpg)




(https://s20.postimg.cc/gzofx7ynx/DSCN0943.jpg)




(https://s20.postimg.cc/mb3chy065/DSCN0946.jpg)




(https://s20.postimg.cc/sc11f0ui5/DSCN0947.jpg)




(https://s20.postimg.cc/n0m4uc3al/DSCN0952.jpg)




(https://s20.postimg.cc/alzcu298d/DSCN0956.jpg)




(https://s20.postimg.cc/andw0nnf1/DSCN0961.jpg)
Great pics
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Freck on 17 July 2018, 04:29:12 pm
Great pics
You really didn’t have to copy all the pics again!  :rolleyes
Another lovely ride out Nick.  :thumbup  You really are just making everyone jealous  :lol

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 18 July 2018, 01:13:51 pm


Great pics


Thank you!  :)


They're only jpeg snaps though, so I agree, not worth quoting them  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: celticdog on 22 July 2018, 05:16:27 pm
Fitted a 2nd hand monorack and givi box today saves wearing a backpack in this heat. A big thanks to Paucibet for the rack and arms. Picked up a 45 litre box for a song on fleabay happy days.  :)
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 25 July 2018, 04:54:45 pm
Fitted my new mivv carbon gp can. Can't believe how light this thing is! The whole box ( including exhaust, link pipe, packaging, hanger, bolts etc) was still less than 4kg!

Has a lovely raspy sound to it too. Just gotta get a quick dyno session in to make sure everything is running as it should.

My old one is up for sale in the sales section if anyone fancies a look
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Post by: Anquetil on 25 July 2018, 05:07:46 pm
I rode the '1000' to Moto-R in Ruthin for an MOT. It passed with no problems.
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 26 July 2018, 05:54:53 pm
Beat my fuel record. Managed to get a whopping 120miles out of a tank!! That's 20 miles more than previously achieved and the best part.... it was the first time I'd put 'regular' fuel in?
I've always used the premium stuff but the last garage I stopped at wasn't that fancy so I had to settle for standard 97. My bike clearly didn't like the taste so barely used any, such a diva.

Might have to do a tour of Europe now I know I have the range 🤔😏
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Post by: unfazed on 26 July 2018, 08:15:29 pm
And keep it under 60  :lol :lol
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Post by: fazersharp on 26 July 2018, 11:55:32 pm

I've always used the premium stuff but the last garage I stopped at wasn't that fancy so I had to settle for standard 97.
I thought that standard was 95
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Post by: VNA - BMW Wank on 27 July 2018, 12:24:26 am
 Yup Fazersharp, standard is called premium.
Premium unleaded is 95RON.
Super is usually 98RON, sometimes 97RON.
Dunno about other models but my gen1 thou is set up for 92 RON.  So going for 98RON if anything, on the gen1 thou,  will result in a slight reduction in performance and possibly a slight increase in consumption.
 
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Post by: fazersharp on 27 July 2018, 12:29:37 am
Yup Fazersharp, standard is called premium.
Premium unleaded is 95RON.
Super is usually 98RON, sometimes 97RON.
Dunno about other models but my gen1 thou is set up for 92 RON.  So going for 98RON if anything, on the gen1 thou,  will result in a slight reduction in performance and possibly a slight increase in consumption.
 
Ohh I gedit its like a Mc donalds burger and fri's - they start at regular - which is a small.
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Post by: steve 10562cc on 27 July 2018, 07:37:45 am
Not sure why anyone would buy an FZ1 gen2 if they worried about mpg and tank range. It's a tool for hooligans to enjoy when they can no longer fit a sports bike cramped riding position, for what ever reason.
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 27 July 2018, 09:41:38 am

I've always used the premium stuff but the last garage I stopped at wasn't that fancy so I had to settle for standard 97.
I thought that standard was 95

Premium at my local garage is 99 apparently? That's what it says on the pump anyway






Not sure why anyone would buy an FZ1 gen2 if they worried about mpg and tank range. It's a tool for hooligans to enjoy when they can no longer fit a sports bike cramped riding position, for what ever reason.

I'm not fussed about not at all. I actually actively reduced it with the current fuel map haha I was just impressed it had managed over 100 miles to a tank for the first time in my ownership, especially as many seem to be able to get 130-150 out of their gen 2s
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Post by: agricola on 27 July 2018, 09:54:14 pm
Had a run up to CMC at Clay Cross, refreshment, then a look at what I cant afford. Ride over the Dales through Tansley and into Matlock. More drinks, then off home, just got a bit too warm for me though. Plenty out riding in shorts and tees.
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 28 July 2018, 02:01:16 pm
Two days ago. Found myself heading up to the Kirkstone Pass:


(https://s20.postimg.cc/5y6u22w9p/DSCN0962.jpg)


Had a clamber up to the top of the hill behind the inn:


(https://s20.postimg.cc/qibo0nrh9/DSCN0987.jpg)


Biking and fell walking in one trip; what more could you ask?  :D
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Post by: ProdigalSon on 30 July 2018, 12:51:52 am
As I was fitting an Ivan's Full Monty kit to my bike I thought I would take the opportunity to remove the AIS on my Fazer 1000 as I'd bought both an Ivan's blanking kit and a set of caps from another member on here last year. I decided to go with the caps not just because I thought they would look neater but I felt I could get away with doing the job without the need to drain the coolant, remove the rad and mess around tapping holes.
Well the plan worked and I was able to strip everything out through the top of the frame and get the caps on, although as most people who had these I had to open them out a little to get them to fit, without all the aforementioned hassle,  The engine area looks a lot tidier and it should now be much easier to change the spark plugs so the job is a good'un.  :lol
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Post by: Anquetil on 05 August 2018, 04:03:56 pm
A nice ride in the sunshine to Bangor pier, via St Asaph, Penmaenmawr. Return via Betws y Coed. Coffee and food at one of the kiosks on the pier. 140 miles in all.
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Post by: robbo on 05 August 2018, 08:31:40 pm
An enjoyable whizz home from Cornwall on A roads, after attending a bike rally. Bike was fine after my recent coolant issues, however the rider got a bit hot and bothered at times when any traffic was encountered :lol .

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Post by: Anquetil on 08 August 2018, 02:03:38 pm
A ride to the Cayley cafe on the prom at Rhos on Sea. Nice and cool, 18 degrees, some rain. Enjoying it after the oppressive heat that we've had.
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Post by: YamFazFan on 08 August 2018, 03:10:31 pm
MOT test underway as I type.


Hope it passes OK. In tip-top nick so I'm hopeful ;)



Well I thought it was underway.......got back and they hadn't even started on it and had no intention of doing so.

Said they were too busy, even though bike booked in a week ago.

I hope they go bankrupt.

 I'll go to the Ducati garage a couple of miles up the road next time. Got nearly a month left. Bet you get better service there ;)
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Post by: Dynspud on 08 August 2018, 03:59:14 pm
Sorry folks but this post goes back to last Friday 3rd August (sorry for the delay but travelling with work).


I went to my first bike evening at SteelHorse Cafe near Abergavenny.
They hold them every first Friday of the month at 18:00 to 21:00 (I think those times are correct).


Loads of bike showed up, filling the car park to the brim, including several other Fazers.


I spoke to the owner of a blue FZS 600 Foxeye but didn't get to speak to any of the owners of the others, so, perhaps, they were fellow Foccers.


There was also a hand-built Rat-scooter-thingy which was very popular and made the owner of a nice shiny Kawasaki H2 very peeved because of the attention!!


Definitely worth a look and I will be going to the September 7th one for sure.


Would be good to meet other Foccers  :D
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Post by: Dynspud on 08 August 2018, 04:00:39 pm
Number of pics attached causing some problems.
Here's the Rat-Scooter-Thing pic.
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Post by: fireblake on 16 August 2018, 10:02:12 am
I fitted the R6 throttle tube ss ive been having some problems with my right wrist. Ive only done a few miles  but so far it feels great. The bike feels so alert and responsive . I just need to do some  miles or a track day. Win win


Mickey
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 28 August 2018, 10:34:16 am
Another year, another M.O.T passed 😁
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Post by: Anquetil on 28 August 2018, 03:54:00 pm
I went to Moto-R in Ruthin to book an MOT for the 600. Carried on to Rhos on Sea promenade for coffee and teacake. Just washed it and checked it over. MOT tomorrow morning at 10am.
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Post by: Anquetil on 29 August 2018, 11:50:03 am
Just been to Ruthin in the rain for the MOT. Bike passed, just needed a new switch as the brake light was coming on intermittently.
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Post by: red98 on 01 September 2018, 09:24:11 am
FOC
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Post by: unfazed on 01 September 2018, 01:28:37 pm
FZS 600 Back on the road, new fork seals and new headrace taper roller bearings fitted.For info. the headrace bearings on the 98-03 FZS600 are exactly the same as the 01-05 FZS1000.  :) I replaced FZS1000 ones a few weeks ago as they were becoming a bit notchy (bought the taper roller bearings from Marksman) and when I needed to do the fork seals on the 600 I decided to check the condition of the headrace, they were not too bad but decided to change them as the front end was apart.
I noticed they looked the same size as the 1000 bearings I had not dumped yet.
Did a bit of checking they had the same part numbers.
I ordered another set for 1000 from Marksman they are listed on the site as FZ1 01-05 (he does not list a set for the FZS600) and they are a perfect fit. :woot
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Post by: Anquetil on 02 September 2018, 04:41:22 pm
A ride to Hednesford, Staffs to attend the Hednesford Motorcycle Club and MZ owners Club gathering. 130 miles round trip in beautiful weather.
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Post by: red98 on 02 September 2018, 06:40:14 pm
Up early this morning and took the 600 for a bimble around windsor , coming up to 50,000 miles and still looking good   ;)
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Post by: robbo on 11 September 2018, 10:02:08 am
Rode into the MOT place at 7:30 this morning just as the shutters were being rolled up. A leisurely stroll round to the caff for some breakfast and a scan of the paper, then back to collect my pass certificate. Just got to take off the plasterers hawk sized number plate and pull out the db killer, and I'm all set for another years Fazerin.  :lol :thumbup
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Post by: Grahamm on 15 September 2018, 08:53:32 pm
Took off the exhaust header bolts and put copperslip on the threads, torqued them up to 75% of the recommended value and will check them again in a couple of weeks.

Also finally managed to get the connector from the loom to the instruments apart with a liberal amount of WD40 contact cleaner. One contact was seriously clagged, another was a bit iffy. Cleaned them all, but when I went out for a ride after, the LCD display still flickered :(
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Post by: tommyardin on 20 September 2018, 03:23:57 pm
I played the Gooner this morning, I had a busy afternoon so decided on a short local poodle around on the FZS 600 this morning, grey overcast sky very windy so i thought to myself pop up to see a mate in a village about 6 miles away, all well and good. :thumbup


I then decided to pop down and see Billy, another mate 11 miles the other way, as I was only going a short distance and certainly in no hurry so I shoved on my paddock jack and a pair of leather lace up shoes along with my bucket and gloves, I pulled up outside Billy's pad went to put my left foot down (Slightly leaning bike in that direction) and the gear lever had gone through the loop in the bow of my lace and my foot would not go passed the foot rest, I had to snatch my foot down really hard as the bike was going over, lucky enough the lace snapped and I struggled to hold the bike up, close call. Lesson learned, no lace up foot ware for me when riding the bikes from now on.


 :eek     :eek    :eek :'( :'( :'( 
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Post by: Millietant on 25 September 2018, 09:17:02 am
Headed out to Northern Ireland on Saturday (crossing Stranraer to Larne) with wife and son on the 2 Fazer's and me on the FJ 12.

Touring round and visiting natural wonders for the last couple of days and heading down to Castle Ward today, then back up to Joey Dunlop memorial garden and a couple of other Game of Thrones filming sites.

B & B internet isn't great, so limited pics uploaded.

Ready to leave

(http://i67.tinypic.com/j5fe5w.jpg)

Torr Head (can yo spot the Fazer's?)

(http://i65.tinypic.com/xdw908.jpg)

Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge

(http://i64.tinypic.com/n6xds0.jpg)
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Post by: Anquetil on 29 September 2018, 07:10:40 pm
A 180 mile round trip on the 600 to the Anglesey Circuit to watch my friends racing in the Wirral 100 Club meeting. Frosty start but sunny and blue skies.
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Post by: robbo on 29 September 2018, 08:40:02 pm
A 303 mile round trip to the David Silver museum in Suffolk. An eventful day to say the least :lol .
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Post by: Grahamm on 30 September 2018, 01:01:42 am
Went up to Halfrauds and tried to find a paint to match the frame on my FZ6 without luck :(

I can find ones that look similar, but I'm not sure the finish would match and it would probably annoy me more to have something almost, but not quite right and I really don't want to have to repaint the whole rear end...
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Post by: Grayo on 30 September 2018, 09:14:44 am
Went up to Halfrauds and tried to find a paint to match the frame on my FZ6 without luck :(

I can find ones that look similar, but I'm not sure the finish would match and it would probably annoy me more to have something almost, but not quite right and I really don't want to have to repaint the whole rear end...

Have you tried here ? http://www.rsbikepaint.com/en-gb/colours.php?setlocale=true (http://www.rsbikepaint.com/en-gb/colours.php?setlocale=true)
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Post by: fatbloke62 on 30 September 2018, 12:04:52 pm
Or if you have a good  body shop supplier  near that can make you up a aerosol ,they should have the formula's on micro fiche  for a more reasonable price  as RS paints are very dear
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Post by: Grahamm on 01 October 2018, 02:26:36 am
Have you tried here ? [url]http://www.rsbikepaint.com/en-gb/colours.php?setlocale=true[/url] ([url]http://www.rsbikepaint.com/en-gb/colours.php?setlocale=true[/url])


I have, but according to what I've found elsewhere, I'm looking for 0895 Silver #8 (S8) for the 2006 FZ6 which isn't listed.

The only place I can find that has that is in the USA and it's about £45 for the paint and lacquer, there again, that's only £3 less than RS Paint!

I'm going to look at body shop paint matching services in the next couple of days, although given I can get both paint and lacquer from Halfords for about £15, I may just take both rear sub-frames off and respray them completely with something that's close enough that it would look better than just cleaning up the rust and then spraying over that...
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Post by: Millietant on 01 October 2018, 05:51:30 pm
That's what I'd do - getting a colour that's "close enough" will do, as long as you paint the whole thing.


If you've got the time to let the paint cure for a couple of days, I'd give it a final 2 coats of Halfords Heavy Duty PU Clear Lacquer to finish the job off. I've used it when I repainted my frame, front mudguard and my fork sliders and it gives a deeply shiny and durable finish - but if you put it on before the paint has gone off, it crinkles up something rotten (don't ask me how I know  :lol )
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Post by: Grahamm on 02 October 2018, 01:35:34 am
That's what I'd do - getting a colour that's "close enough" will do, as long as you paint the whole thing.

I may well do that. I've been looking at any silver cars I went past today because I'd like to replicate the "pearl" finish, rather than just getting a flat silver.

Quote
If you've got the time to let the paint cure for a couple of days, I'd give it a final 2 coats of Halfords Heavy Duty PU Clear Lacquer to finish the job off. I've used it when I repainted my frame, front mudguard and my fork sliders and it gives a deeply shiny and durable finish - but if you put it on before the paint has gone off, it crinkles up something rotten (don't ask me how I know  :lol )

Oops!

Thanks for the advice :thumbup
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Post by: Anquetil on 04 October 2018, 02:44:27 pm
Just got back from a ride on the 1000 to Long Lane Cafe, Queensway, Telford. Some bikers I was chatting to a few weeks ago recommended it to me so I thought that I'd pay a visit. Sunny, 16 degrees. Perfect biking weather. Food was good, cafe clean and tidy, staff very friendly, plus there were a few bikers there. I shall definitely be returning. 110 miles round trip.
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Post by: 5LV on 04 October 2018, 04:30:10 pm
Rode it for the first time since April.

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Post by: Anquetil on 09 October 2018, 02:52:10 pm
A ride in the sunshine to Colwyn Bay/Rhos on Sea. Coffee and teacake at the Cayley. Quiet roads and 16 degrees.
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Post by: Old-Git on 10 October 2018, 10:25:47 am
I put a nighteye LED bulb in fred - see the difference..... I'll try and get some beam throw pics later.
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Post by: Grahamm on 11 October 2018, 12:56:55 am
Gave it a good washing with Nooj's Shiny Bike Sauce  (https://shinysauce.com/) (very effective and highly recommended), then tried to get on with cleaning off the rust on the rear footpeg hangers and and repainting them.

Unfortunately the first thing I found was that the allen bolts which hold the Givi racks to the underseat pipes are pretty much solidly rusted in place, despite using Plusgas on them several times over the past few days, so on one the inner hex has rounded off and the other broke the tip off a ball-end allen key :( (I'm probably going to have to either drill them out or cut a slot in them and see if I can get them out with a flat-head or maybe impact driver.

I took the rear wheel off to give good access, but then one of the bots on the hugger snapped whilst trying to unscrew it. Fortunately the rest came out ok, so I'll be able to secure it back in place.

I then found that the drill-type wire brushes were too big to get into all the nooks and crannies, so ended up using a Dremel instead which was a bit of a faff, but did the job to clean the rust off.

After some masking tape and using a cardboard sheet to screen the bike from over-spray, I put a couple of coats of etch primer on the hangers which already look better, now I just need leave that until tomorrow and then repaint them.
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Post by: robbo on 13 October 2018, 08:04:05 pm
Thought I'd capitalize on the good weather today, so had an enjoyable whizz down to Loomies via the A272. A coffee in the sun watching bikes come and go. Looked like there'd been some rain shortly before I arrived, then down A32 to the Admiral Drake in Portsmouth for a bite to eat and a pint. Retraced my steps back to Box Hill for a  catch up with the usual herberts.185 miles door to door on one tank of gas. I did take my time to squeeze in the last couple of litres though.

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Post by: Anquetil on 20 October 2018, 03:24:29 pm
A ride from Wrexham to the K1 Cafe, A518, near Uttoxeter. 130 miles in mild, dry weather, plus quiet roads.
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Post by: fazersharp on 20 October 2018, 07:35:50 pm
Rode it until the sunset  :)
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Post by: Fazerider on 20 October 2018, 10:47:33 pm
Cracking shot Mr Sharp!  :thumbup
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Post by: Grahamm on 21 October 2018, 12:12:29 am
Got a new front tyre fitted (Bridgestone T31) and went out for a nice ride to scrub it in :D
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Post by: red98 on 21 October 2018, 08:38:28 am
Yes , a very good shot mr sharp......wonderfull morning here in south bucks , sun just coming up , clear sky and a light mist , great morning for a bit of photography , unfortunately iam up early to replace the fence at the bottom of the garden , but as a reward I might do as you and nip out on the FAZER at the end of the day    ;)
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Post by: fazersharp on 21 October 2018, 10:35:20 am
Thanks - it has been tweaked a little with some HDR and extra saturation, I mostly used the phones tools so you can see the not so good HDR working as there is a lighter area around the bike in the sky and then a little work in a proper photoshop to put the blue back that the phones HDR made go muddy.I actually missed the peak sunset as I went past the lay by and could not turn around for ages. Its my favourite time of the day to ride especially in the week in the summer as I wait until the stupid rush hour traffic has gone at about 7 pm   
 
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Post by: darrsi on 21 October 2018, 10:39:07 am
Think today might have to be brake caliper service day, i just looked at next weekends temperatures and it doesn't seem so appealing.
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Post by: red98 on 23 October 2018, 05:21:57 pm
Took the boxeye on a 100 mile bimble to newlands corner , surrey . Sun shining all the way , had a bite to eat whilst  taking in the view and then this tidy Z Pulled in.....thats another bike on my wanted list   :thumbup
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Post by: stevierst on 24 October 2018, 01:12:07 pm
Brakes serviced, heated grips rewired, carbs off and leak sourced. Carbs replaced, and still leaking!! 😭
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Post by: agricola on 25 October 2018, 10:20:06 pm
Went tp check the tyre presuures, snapped the front valve stem off. Jeez. Took both wheels out, and dropped em off at my local bike shop for new ones to be fitted. While they were off, dropped the rear shock off and gave it a thourough check and clean. All greased back up and refitted, probably re-fit the tyres at the weekend
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Post by: coffee on 30 October 2018, 11:58:06 pm
I'm now strictly a fair weather rider unless the car's broke down in the winter and the gritters'have been round our way so I've put the beast on a stand( ABBA,theyr'e brilliant) put the battery on trickle and that's where It'll stay 'till March, :z :z
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Post by: Fazerider on 02 November 2018, 12:31:04 pm
Insured it.
The renewal quote was 22% higher than last years and the cheeky buggers auto-renewed it despite me telling them not to.
Went onto Moneymaxim’s bike insurance page and the cheapest quote was a more reasonable 5% hike on what I paid last year… with the same provider, Bikesure. Rang them and they agreed to refund me the difference.
So sick of this bullshit… every damn time, whether it’s car, bike or home insurance they will rip you off unless you refuse to play their game.
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Post by: Fazerider on 02 November 2018, 08:25:31 pm

I took the bike down to Portsmouth today. On the way back up the A3, just before the Hindhead Tunnel, the bike started making unusual "tonk,tonk,tonk" noises. Fortunately a services area was just a mile further on and as I slowed down the noises got louder and then I lost drive.
Instead of the catastrophic damage I'd imagined (stripped gears, dropped valve etc.) it turned out I'd found the false neutral in the gearbox again... and the worrying noise was only the centrestand bouncing off the road surface because the return spring had failed.
Ten minutes to cadge a bit of string from Waitrose and secure the centrestand to the exhaust bracket and I was on my way. :D
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Post by: coffee on 02 November 2018, 11:18:57 pm
Phew !! Result. :thumbup
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Post by: Millietant on 02 November 2018, 11:27:09 pm
Took the boxeye on a 100 mile bimble to newlands corner , surrey . Sun shining all the way , had a bite to eat whilst  taking in the view and then this tidy Z Pulled in.....thats another bike on my wanted list   :thumbup


That's an awesome Z - probably the best attempt at a proper Lawson rep that I've ever seen, outside of the magazines !!


But where's the picture of your Fazer (the real quality bike!) ?
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Post by: red98 on 03 November 2018, 09:15:13 am
[quote author=red98 link=topic=6412.msg285819#msg285819 dateook the boxeye on a 100whilst bimble to newIands corner , surrey . Sun shining all the way , had a bite to eat whilst  taking in the view and then this tidy Z Pulled in.....thats another bike on my wanted list   :thumbup


That's an awesome Z - probably the best attempt at a proper Lawson rep that I've ever seen, outside of the magazines !!


But where's the picture of your Fazer (the real quality bike!) ?










 :lol    thought you lot might be getting fed up with piccies of my boxeye , yes a very nice z with period upgrades which are not that obvious first glance......




funny thing is , whilst i was eating my lunch the boxeye was getting a bit of attention yet no one was interested in the Z ...a gaggle of harleys and a very nice goldie also had no Interest.......always said the 600 boxeye will be a future classic   :thumbup
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Post by: tommyardin on 03 November 2018, 10:35:42 am
Well nothing to the Foxeye in the last few of months, Blue Spot caliper and the drilled alloy torque arm/bar from the 1K Fazer was the last thing I did.


But I have just bought a can of semi synth Shell Advance 4T oil and filter, HiFlow Air filter and 4 NGK sparkers.
Thinking about the breathing of the engine and wonder if there really is an advantage of a more cleanable (non paper) element air filter, and any mods that can be done to the air box to assist in any way.



FZS600 2002-2003 Foxeye.


Any suggestions appreciated. 
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Post by: red98 on 04 November 2018, 10:15:20 pm
Not today but all weekend , MOT booked for the boxeye next saturday so I thought I'd better check the old girl out , rear tyres a bit low so I had a rummage in the spares shed and found a rear wheel with excellent tyre and fancy wavy disc also in the shed was a new chain and sprockets so it made sence to change both as the chain was pass its best with a bad tight spot , wheel out ,chain off , new wheel fitted , cleaned the brake caliper and fit the new c+s , then out for a test ride , old tyre was a maxis and well past its best , vast improvemt with the replacement bridgestone , c+s running really smooth and I had a good enjoyable 50 mile test ride...........BUT........the rear brake was not as good as it was , hoping for an improvement with the wavy disc and cleaned cliper but really spongy and not much feel , I know these calipers are not the best but it used to be better than this , so this morning I take another look , disc looks a bit crusty after its lay up in the shed so I give it a good clean up only to descover three cracks , bu**er.........cup of tea time.....back out in the shed I decide to swap tyres and wheels so I have the new tyre on the original wheel with original disc , I have a home made bead breaker which works but I wanted to make it better so I spent a couple of hours making new parts and it now works well , 2 tyres off and one on in 60 mins , happy with that , put bike back together and another test ride , better but not best , peddle still a bit sponge , was thinking of bleeding but couldnt shift the nipples and didnt want  to break anything , so I tied the break lever down and left it , see what its liks in a couple of days........




Fingers crossed for a pass on saturday , ill then sort out this brexit problem so all you foccers can talk/ride your fazers instead    ;)
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Post by: Fazerider on 09 November 2018, 12:10:20 am

I took a trip to the south coast today for the Portsmouth fireworks. To get a good spot I arrived early and hung around in a very stiff breeze for a long time and was bloody glad of all the biking gear I can tell you…


(https://i.postimg.cc/D0ZKXXZ4/Portsmouth-Fireworks-3.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/rsP2Cw0n/Portsmouth-Fireworks-2.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/NMbcF4gw/Porstmouth-fireworks-1.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 09 November 2018, 07:51:00 am
Nice pictures. Looks windy.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 10 November 2018, 07:54:21 pm
Not today but all weekend , MOT booked for the boxeye next saturday so I thought I'd better check the old girl out , rear tyres a bit low so I had a rummage in the spares shed and found a rear wheel with excellent tyre and fancy wavy disc also in the shed was a new chain and sprockets so it made sence to change both as the chain was pass its best with a bad tight spot , wheel out ,chain off , new wheel fitted , cleaned the brake caliper and fit the new c+s , then out for a test ride , old tyre was a maxis and well past its best , vast improvemt with the replacement bridgestone , c+s running really smooth and I had a good enjoyable 50 mile test ride...........BUT........the rear brake was not as good as it was , hoping for an improvement with the wavy disc and cleaned cliper but really spongy and not much feel , I know these calipers are not the best but it used to be better than this , so this morning I take another look , disc looks a bit crusty after its lay up in the shed so I give it a good clean up only to descover three cracks , bu**er.........cup of tea time.....back out in the shed I decide to swap tyres and wheels so I have the new tyre on the original wheel with original disc , I have a home made bead breaker which works but I wanted to make it better so I spent a couple of hours making new parts and it now works well , 2 tyres off and one on in 60 mins , happy with that , put bike back together and another test ride , better but not best , peddle still a bit sponge , was thinking of bleeding but couldnt shift the nipples and didnt want  to break anything , so I tied the break lever down and left it , see what its liks in a couple of days........




Fingers crossed for a pass on saturday , ill then sort out this brexit problem so all you foccers can talk/ride your fazers instead    ;)












MOT today and iam pleased to say it passed with flying colours .only comment from the tester was how clean it was    :D


Left the brake lever tied down all week and  is now hard , had a littls ride after the test and the rear brake is now as it was , but iam am now on the lookout for a thou rear caliper.......








confession time......ive let all you foccers down and am truly sorry...........




total mileage for the last 12 months...........








































1017 miles     :o
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazerider on 10 November 2018, 11:34:00 pm
total mileage for the last 12 months...........
[size=78%]1017 miles    [/size] :o
You see, the problem there is you've so many bikes. You need to figure out a way of riding more than one at a time.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 10 November 2018, 11:49:31 pm
total mileage for the last 12 months...........
[size=78%]1017 miles    [/size] :o
You see, the problem there is you've so many bikes. You need to figure out a way of riding more than one at a time.


(https://i.postimg.cc/MGPkpCkJ/att00410.jpg)


 :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: coffee on 11 November 2018, 01:05:48 am
total mileage for the last 12 months...........
[size=78%]1017 miles    [/size] :o
You see, the problem there is you've so many bikes. You need to figure out a way of riding more than one at a time.


(https://i.postimg.cc/MGPkpCkJ/att00410.jpg)


 :D


I would love to have watched that,brilliant ! :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 11 November 2018, 08:18:36 am
 :lol ?...yes, your right , I have no problem treating myself to a new , to me, bike , the problem I have is selling them , to make matters worse , earlier this year  my 18 year old son started his first full time job and started taking an interest in bikes as a way of getting to and from work , took him out on  the mighty thou a few times and even met up with some of the lofo's on the brighton burn up , had some good days out together , his mum said he was talking about it all the time but never expressed an opinion  herself on the subject ,shes not too keen on me having a bike but never asks me if i would give them up , thats not going to be for a while yet ,  I started to look at suitable bikes on evil bay , something I do for myself a lot , bikes from my youth etc , looking at proper 125cc bikes with gears , and soon got an idea of selling prices, then one saturday morning a honda cg 125 with 10000 miles on the clock popped up on ebay at a bargain buy it now price , so I bought it without viewing , arranged with the seller to pick up that morning , went to tell mrs red where I was going and then she tells me she dos'nt want him to have a bike..... :rolleyes




mmmmm....ive bought the bike and iam not going back on my word , i load the trailer in the back of the car and make the 80 mile journey down to wiltshire to collect the bike , on inspection the bike was not quite as described so a new price was agreed , ive spent a few days on it and a few quid getting up too standard and its looking great , an excellent starter bike   :thumbup




ive never told my son i bought it , hes very close to his mum and iam not going to do anything to upset the bond...


which means I now have bike number 6 in the garage , ive run out of space and have no workbench or place to work , but i cant sell any of them , and even if i could i would never be able to decide which one.......


my son will be starting driving lessons soon to please his mum , when hes mastered that and Is aware of all the hazzards on the road parhaps we will look at the bike again......




will be taking tom to the NEC bike show this month something we have done together for a few years now and always have a great day , Iam itching to tell him about the honda before we go....but is that worth upsetting his mum  ?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazerider on 11 November 2018, 09:25:15 am

Hmm, while half of us on here will have had the CG125 as their first bike I think things have moved on a bit in the last 40-odd years. I know they updated it from the 6V electrics and front drum, but even so.
Can't see the point of storing a bike you're not going to use, I’d get shot of it and when the time comes consider something like a KTM Duke for example… at least you can use the ABS as a selling point to a worried mum.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ogri48 on 11 November 2018, 09:37:15 am
if his mum don't want him on a bike mate, id go with that, and flog the cg. I promised my son his bike test for his 21st, but only on agreement that he stuck to a car for the four years leading up to it. his mum was the same, didn't want him on two wheels, but once he had that experience of raod hazards etc behind him she was a lot more relaxed. He passed his test and by then had a missus and a kid, went on to have more, he was thirty before he finally got himself a bike. we both loved "sons of anarchy" so I bought a black dyna fatboy, to leave to him when I die/stop riding. then he was seriously ill, big lump of cancer cut out of his chest (he never smoked, drank, fit as buggery black belt karate and cage fighter so Christ knows huh)nearly died, and once he was well again, I gave him the Harley, to make up for all the years he had waited to get a bike, and so he could enjoy it every precious day of the life he got back. hes nearly forty now, got four kids and a granddaughter, still got it and will leave it to his son one day too. four generations and one bike is kinda cool  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 11 November 2018, 10:39:20 am
Hell of a story Paul, glad to hear he came through it. I hope he loves every minute on that bike.
It's often only when you nearly lose everything that you learn to appreciate anything properly (although it sounds like your son wasn't wasting his life before his illness), which is sad.
I don't think anyone should ever 'push' bikes on their children, but once over 18, let it be their decision. Then just encourage the safety aspect as much as you can, gear, training, riding sensibly.
That doesn't mean they'll always heed advice, but you have to let them live their own life.
My own parents bought me my first bike, a little 50, as I needed some transport - they never said anything much to me about what they thought about it all, just left me to get on with it - think they knew I wouldn't have listened anyway :rolleyes . My dad rode for a while, hurt his back in an accident (like father, like son :rolleyes  ), but still neither he nor my mum said anything about me riding them. Both my brothers rode bikes too (it was my eldest brother that passed the bug onto me).

On topic, my own Fazer is now laid up for the foreseeable, which grieves me greatly :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ogri48 on 11 November 2018, 10:44:35 am
ah thats a bummer mate, but at least you aint missing much with the weather. :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 11 November 2018, 05:09:53 pm
Touching story OGRI and what a generous thing to do  :thumbup .........nothing worse than seeing your son / daughter going through a rough time , Illness , money worries , job , partner problem or what ever , great that you were there for him when he needed you most......hope hes enjoying the harley.....




the CG will most probably be sold in the spring , its costing nothing to store and hopefully will fetch more money then , got it for a bargain price so might even make a bit of profit....


FAZERIDER.......the plan was to get a cheap 125 just too pass his test on then sell it on and buy something like a MT3 or simular , make all the mistakes on the cheap bike thats easy to repair




my own mum didnt like my brother or me having bikes , shes 85 now and still reminds me to "be carefull".... always gets the same answer "yes mum"   :lol .........funny how things turn out .........
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dynspud on 11 November 2018, 07:29:57 pm
Jeez Paul, must have been a really tough time for both your son and for you.
Really glad to hear he's all OK now mate.
Goes to show you never know what might be around the corner.


As Muhammad Ali once said, "Don't count the days, make the days count".


That's something we should all try to do  8)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 18 November 2018, 08:07:02 pm
Went for a breakfast whizz down to the Airport caff on the A20. Should have chosen Loomies which is west of me as the super bright low sun coupled with drying B roads made riding east fairly slow progress.
Plenty of good roads on the way home, which was spoilt by the bikes refusal to rev past 6k, so having a trawl through similar past problems encountered by this forum's members, to give me some ideas for a garage session tomorrow.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: HarryHornby on 18 November 2018, 08:39:08 pm
Finally got back out on her for a fair while (2 months)  :o


Damp country lanes along with  several horse riders, and lack of recent riding by me made for a slow ride (even slow for me, Captain Slow) but it was still fab to be back out on the bike.


The wife is finally working more hours so fingers crossed, 2019 will see new suspension front and rear :-)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 19 November 2018, 02:47:40 pm
A ride to Rhos on Sea for a coffee and teacake on the prom. Around 8 degrees, quiet roads.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dynspud on 25 November 2018, 06:41:50 pm
Bled the rear brake caliper on my Gen 1 thou.
A real pain to get it right with the two separate bleed nipples but got it nice and firm after many, many brake pedal presses and half a bottle of fluid  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 27 November 2018, 12:54:29 pm
Balanced up the injectors. Been a little rough at idle, and not smooth when throttling up from low speed. Sounds much smoother now, runout this pm.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazerider on 03 December 2018, 10:16:29 am
I took the bike to Chilworth in Surrey yesterday (for a look round the gunpowder mills and a sweaty climb up to St Martha's church). The bike fired up instantly, despite not having been used in a couple of weeks, but only on two cylinders. The others chimed in increasingly often as the miles went by, but even at the end of the run it was rough as hell at low rpm. :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 03 December 2018, 01:36:07 pm
Removed the forks, left them draining for a few hours, them ill wash em out with a little white spirit, let them drain again. Hopefully find the time to pop them back in tomorrow. Ive gone for Silkolene 5wt as my understanding is that this is a little heavier than the standard Yam01 oil. I do find the front end dive on the track a bit sharp for my liking
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 03 December 2018, 05:29:05 pm
Not today but all weekend , MOT booked for the boxeye next saturday so I thought I'd better check the old girl out , rear tyres a bit low so I had a rummage in the spares shed and found a rear wheel with excellent tyre and fancy wavy disc also in the shed was a new chain and sprockets so it made sence to change both as the chain was pass its best with a bad tight spot , wheel out ,chain off , new wheel fitted , cleaned the brake caliper and fit the new c+s , then out for a test ride , old tyre was a maxis and well past its best , vast improvemt with the replacement bridgestone , c+s running really smooth and I had a good enjoyable 50 mile test ride...........BUT........the rear brake was not as good as it was , hoping for an improvement with the wavy disc and cleaned cliper but really spongy and not much feel , I know these calipers are not the best but it used to be better than this , so this morning I take another look , disc looks a bit crusty after its lay up in the shed so I give it a good clean up only to descover three cracks , bu**er.........cup of tea time.....back out in the shed I decide to swap tyres and wheels so I have the new tyre on the original wheel with original disc , I have a home made bead breaker which works but I wanted to make it better so I spent a couple of hours making new parts and it now works well , 2 tyres off and one on in 60 mins , happy with that , put bike back together and another test ride , better but not best , peddle still a bit sponge , was thinking of bleeding but couldnt shift the nipples and didnt want  to break anything , so I tied the break lever down and left it , see what its liks in a couple of days........




Fingers crossed for a pass on saturday , ill then sort out this brexit problem so all you foccers can talk/ride your fazers instead    ;)












MOT today and iam pleased to say it passed with flying colours .only comment from the tester was how clean it was    :D


Left the brake lever tied down all week and  is now hard , had a littls ride after the test and the rear brake is now as it was , but iam am now on the lookout for a thou rear caliper.......








confession time......ive let all you foccers down and am truly sorry...........




total mileage for the last 12 months...........








































1017 miles     :o


Hi Red,
Much the same I am afraid, since last March (2018) I have only done 1,120 miles on the Fazer.
I will not be doing anymore now until next March when it comes out of hibernation.
I recently bought a new air filter, sparkers and NGK sparker caps, 4Lts Of Shell Performance semi synth 4T oil and filter.

I got in the shed this afternoon and did the deed on the bike and to be honest the oil that came out was so clean I wondered if I should even of changed it as there was only a slightly dark-ish tinge to it, but mostly still orange/brown. air filter was clean also. Anyway I did them all, the plugs were changed the year before last so had only done 3,000 mile so have kept them as spares plus the filter that came out.

The old Semi Synth oil I will use in the mowers when I service them as it is so clean.

I think next Spring/Summer it will be time for the old Fazer to move on, I have loved owning it for the last 5 years, but to be honest it has been a project as much as a ride, I have spent a shed load on it and I am feeling its time to stop.

I did not sell my Honda C90-G, as an eBay wanker bid for it, won the auction then didn't have the money, but to be honest I am not sorry it did not sell, Plus the auction ended much, much lower than I was hoping it would.
But being realistic November is not the time to be selling a fully restored motorcycle. 
I can ride the Honda about if I want a bit of fun next summer.

I am spending more and more time on the boat now rather than the bikes anyway.

Red, I fitted a Fazer 1K Blue Spot to the rear of my 2003 FZS600 earlier in the year and serviced the front calipers at the same time, just a caution be careful the first few times you use the rear brake if you fit the Blue Sport as I locked the back wheel up by being over enthusiastic on the brake pedal. It is a great upgrade and also aesthetically it is good move to.
The pic below is the kit that I purchased from a foccer in here.
I gave it a good clean up and red rubber greased the pots before fitting and put new pads in plus new R clips    
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 08 December 2018, 11:06:21 am
Having balanced the injectors, I've also replaced the fork oil, gone for Silkolene 5wt rather than the Yam 01, after a bit of research on weights. Took it out for a 20 mile spin, just got back in the garage, and spotted that I forgot to tighten up the caliper bolts. Twat, I must be getting senile. One bottom bolt on its last thread, the other three half out. At least the throttle snatch at low revs has gone, and the forks feel better for the swap
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazerider on 13 December 2018, 10:23:20 pm

It’s misfiring horribly below 4000 rpm, the plugs are seized in the head and 2nd gear is worse than useless… so I’ve bought it a replacement engine. Hopefully arriving tomorrow.
Unfortunately one of the less accessible exhaust studs is sheared so I’ll have to figure out how to extract that before I find out if the engine is good. :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Northern Biker on 14 December 2018, 12:01:29 am
Changed plugs, oil & filter, air filter and new coolant ready for the colder weather setting in.
Runs a bit better but has always been lumpy on idle and hesitates a bit sometimes when setting off so took carbs off for a strip and clean.
Pilot jets were a little blocked so decided to go through them with a fine toothed comb and then chuck them in my mates sonic cleaner..... until I came to remove the idle air screws!
One has snapped on me and the other 3 are seized solid.
Bike is now off the road for the foreseeable future being so close to Christmas I don't have the cash to buy some 2nd hand carbs to refurbish.
Ah Bugger  :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: coffee on 15 December 2018, 12:40:32 pm
Changed plugs, oil & filter, air filter and new coolant ready for the colder weather setting in.
Runs a bit better but has always been lumpy on idle and hesitates a bit sometimes when setting off so took carbs off for a strip and clean.
Pilot jets were a little blocked so decided to go through them with a fine toothed comb and then chuck them in my mates sonic cleaner..... until I came to remove the idle air screws!
One has snapped on me and the other 3 are seized solid.
Bike is now off the road for the foreseeable future being so close to Christmas I don't have the cash to buy some 2nd hand carbs to refurbish.
Ah Bugger  :'(


That's a bastard,it's always the same ay? what starts out as a straightforward job ends up a nightmare,if I win the big one this weekend I'll treat you to some carbs. :woot
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Northern Biker on 16 December 2018, 12:04:31 am
That's a bastard,it's always the same ay? what starts out as a straightforward job ends up a nightmare,if I win the big one this weekend I'll treat you to some carbs. :woot


If I didn't have bad luck i'd have no luck at all  :rollin
Very kind of you, hope you bought a winner lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 28 December 2018, 03:10:43 pm
A ride to Bala to meet up with my friend, then we rode to Cerrig, Brenig, Rhos on Sea. Sat on the prom for a teacake and coffee at the Cayley. Back via St Asaph, Denbigh, Ruthin. 110 miles in very mild conditions, some sunshine, quiet roads. Even had to clean flies off the visor. A very enjoyable ride.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 30 December 2018, 01:41:20 pm
A ride to Bala, via Oswestry, Tanat Valley, over the Berwyns. Return via Cerrigydrudion, Ruthin, Bwlchgwyn. A bit of drizzle, 11 degrees. Lots of bikers out today.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 08 January 2019, 02:43:00 pm
A ride into Shropshire to Long Lane Cafe, Queensway, Telford, via Ellesmere, Wem, Shawbury. Dry, sunny spells, 8 degrees, very little traffic. 92 miles. Just hosed the salt away and dried the bike, ready for my next outing.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 08 January 2019, 03:48:02 pm
Stripped off the rear bodywork, ready to install my replacement undertray, that should be back from the sprayers any day now.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dynspud on 13 January 2019, 04:27:38 pm
Rode out from Cwmbran to Chepstow to meet Paul (Ogri) and his missus Penny at Coffee #1.
Nice cup of coffee and a catch up and then we both took the wonderful B4235 to Usk and then on to the B4598 to the Steel Horse Cafe.
A quick trip on to Oasis Cafe in Abergavenny and then home.
Not that many miles (60+) but a great day nonetheless.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ogri48 on 13 January 2019, 04:38:36 pm
great day cheers dave, theres always a pipe smoker at these meets aint there lol...normally they are on a bimmer or an old brit, but that feller was on a pan.. :lol ps when penny said she didn't have a textile two piece she was being economical with the truth lol, its just hers don't fit her "at the moment"... :lol :lol :lol :lol 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 15 January 2019, 03:20:43 pm
A ride to Llangollen then over to Long Lane Cafe, Telford, for dinner, via Ellesmere, Wem, Shawbury. Nice weather, dry roads, 9 degrees. Numerous bikers out and about. Some at the cafe.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mtread on 15 January 2019, 04:07:39 pm
Changed the plugs today and put in CR9Es. Out came CR8EKs with double electrode arms, much to my surprise. They've been in there for at least 12k since a dealer service and it ran very well.
Are the K ones the same as standard, but with the double arm?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 20 January 2019, 03:08:01 pm
Splash and dash 20 mile blat after yesterdays rain has washed away the salt and its all dry now. Although every time I stopped it smelt like an old lawn mower from all the ACF50 burning off that I put on after the last time I went out  :lol .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 20 January 2019, 05:18:34 pm
!5 miles local roads, home, rinse, wash, and dry, ready for an MOT test tomorrow. Should pass I reckon. Shame on me, only covered 1500 miles last year, I reckon 400 on donington park alone.

I need to get out more
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 20 January 2019, 05:33:04 pm
!5 miles local roads, home, rinse, wash, and dry, ready for an MOT test tomorrow. Should pass I reckon. Shame on me, only covered 1500 miles last year, I reckon 400 on donington park alone.

I need to get out more
Forget tree rings for the history of the UKs weather, you just need to go through my MOTs and read the mileage over 20 years and that will tell you all you need to know, last year for me was a record in mileage. 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 21 January 2019, 04:40:18 pm
!5 miles local roads, home, rinse, wash, and dry, ready for an MOT test tomorrow. Should pass I reckon. Shame on me, only covered 1500 miles last year, I reckon 400 on donington park alone.

I need to get out more


It's a pass  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ogri48 on 21 January 2019, 07:12:24 pm

excellent news mate!
I started back at uni so a cold commute in and out of wales and Bristol..no snow though thank the lord
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 04 February 2019, 01:23:55 pm
A ride to Long Lane Cafe, Telford, via Whitchurch, Wem, Shawbury. Mild, 9 degrees, and sunny. 95 miles.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 15 February 2019, 01:38:47 pm
A ride to Bala, via Oswestry, Tanat Valley, over the Berwyns. Return via Cerrig, Ruthin, Llandegla. Frosty start, rapidly warming up. 14 degrees in Bala. Saw many bikers out.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 16 February 2019, 01:49:16 pm
A ride to Oulton Park to meet up with some friends at a track day, then over to cafe at Wem for food and drink.Great weather once again.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 17 February 2019, 11:38:14 am
Is it warm enough to get my summer gloves back out today.I could always just carry on with my winter ones but prefer the extra feel I get from the thinner summer ones
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: coffee on 17 February 2019, 08:55:54 pm
I went for a ride 'cause the weather was nice,but was glad I put my heavy gloves on as out of the sun it was a bit nippy.I also took my belly pan off and put it on e/bay,it's ok, but I found it hard to clean the pipes with it on and after I'd took it off and cleaned them I thought it looked better anyway.Hopefully someone will buy it and I'll put the money towards a new coat,I've had a Dianese one for 11 years and although it's still comfy it's looking its age now.I tried a nice leather jacket on at our local bike shop which was reduced in a sale and I asked the salesman if it looked ok and he said it really suited me,I went over to the mirror and couldn't believe what a pratt I looked in it,they'll say anything for a sale,fuckin' dickhead  :finger anyway,that's what I'll get if I do sell it,I've got a nice Rukka coat that my wife had when we used to tour but it's a bit tight and I don't want to go on a diet just so a coat fits, so we'll see. :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 17 February 2019, 09:02:12 pm
Well as it happened it clouded over and looked a bit "iffy" so I drank beer instead which is always a good second choice for me.My problem is because I do not ride every day I don't pick up on the slow changes in temp to be able to judge as it may of been 3 weeks ago since I went out. 
 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tommyardin on 17 February 2019, 10:04:48 pm
I would have washed and polished it and lubed the chain, but...............  :'( 


Going for the power option on the C90 though, shes getting a 125cc Lifan 4 speed power mill grafted in, should be good for 60 mph then LOL!


Well its something to do to help me get over my bereavement.  :lol :'( :lol :'( :lol 



https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Lifan-125cc-Big-Valve-4-Speed-Semi-Auto-Pit-Bike-Engine-E-O-Monkey-C90/292668913171 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Lifan-125cc-Big-Valve-4-Speed-Semi-Auto-Pit-Bike-Engine-E-O-Monkey-C90/292668913171)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 20 February 2019, 06:08:10 pm
Finally got the undertray back from the painters. Don't think I'll be using him again. Had a bit of fabricating to do in order to prevent it cracking like the last one. Next task, a change of chain and sprockets, followed by a quick caliper overhaul, exup maintenance, and oil and filter change. Then all set for another season. :thumbup

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dynspud on 23 February 2019, 08:55:36 am
Yesterday actually but just got in front of my computer.
Down to ThunderRoad Cwmbran for MOT and a new pair of Bridgestone BT016s, after some advice from Ogri (Paul).
Then out for a 50 odd mile rideout in the sunshine.
With the new sportier rubber and recent front suspension overhaul and rear suspension setup (R6 shock) to match, by the wizard that is Darren at MCT in Suffolk (thanks for the tip and help again Paul) my Gen 1 thou is now an absolute magic carpet of a machine.
I thought it was amazing before all this but now it's at a different level.
And spring & summer are just round the corner - come on!!  :woot
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Post by: Stinka on 23 February 2019, 12:04:54 pm
Oil and filter on me thou  :)




(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g216/savagemoneypit/DEAEE932-BFE2-4075-BACE-E91B809B25DE_zpsshmxv5iw.jpg) (http://s57.photobucket.com/user/savagemoneypit/media/DEAEE932-BFE2-4075-BACE-E91B809B25DE_zpsshmxv5iw.jpg.html)




(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g216/savagemoneypit/DAEAAE73-F2D6-42F5-A7CB-58D601807E58_zps2lv3eggd.jpg) (http://s57.photobucket.com/user/savagemoneypit/media/DAEAAE73-F2D6-42F5-A7CB-58D601807E58_zps2lv3eggd.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 23 February 2019, 09:49:40 pm
Drilled out a broken EXUP bolt  :eek
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Post by: agricola on 24 February 2019, 06:42:13 pm
Lovely ride out up to Ashbourne, up the hill past the market place, then turn right onto the B5056, mile after mile of zero traffic B road, bends, villages, fantastic counrtyside, past the Longcliffe quarry, through Grangemill, then pick up the A6. A coffee at the Peak Shopping Village, then home. A guy on a grey fzs600 at Belper Mills traffic lights turned right as I went straight on. Matlock was rammed full. All told, I was out over 4 hours
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 25 February 2019, 01:42:52 pm
Took advantage of the sunshine and quiet Monday morning roads for a nice hoon around the wolds. Didnt go 'anywhere' as such jist a nice big loop round. Stopped off at a mates to help him sort the brakes on his Bandit 1200, after 20 mins of ripping him about the fact it's too slow to need any I went for a bite to eat down the seafront (nipped past the stadium for the photo challenge) then back home to give her a much needed clean.
Was only out around 3 hours but was just lovely to feel like summer again
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Post by: robbo on 25 February 2019, 10:19:55 pm
An afternoon in the garage. Exup valve overhauled, together with front and rear calipers. New pads in the front as well. Oil and filter change to do in the morning, leaving just the chain and sprocket renewal next week.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: coffee on 26 February 2019, 08:59:45 pm
An afternoon in the garage. Exup valve overhauled, together with front and rear calipers. New pads in the front as well. Oil and filter change to do in the morning, leaving just the chain and sprocket renewal next week.





Hope you don't have the nightmare I had getting the front sprocket off,some would have you believe you can just tap it and at the same time turn the socket/spanner,well that might work for some but I had the mother of all jobs undoing mine,I ended up with the front brake on,a stump of wood through the rear wheel and a scaffold pole on a bar and socket ! couldn't fucking believe how tight it was. :eek
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Post by: robbo on 27 February 2019, 10:38:35 am
I usually use an old fork stanchion wrapped in an old towel. Put it through the rear wheel, then half inch breaker bar with a length of tube normally does the job. Can't tackle that until next week as my rivetter is worn out and will be borrowing one. It can be a mare of a job but this method has always worked for me.
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Post by: Grahamm on 11 March 2019, 12:01:02 am
Had to ride from Portsmouth to Coventry for a business show and on the way up it was blowing an absolute hooley!

It wasn't actually too bad, though, as long as I took it easy, it wasn't anything I couldn't handle, although I stopped off at a Services on the M40 because the constant buffeting was really hard to take.

On the way back, the wind had dropped, but it had also rained, so there was a lot of fine spray around that wasn't big enough droplets to bead off my visor.

Even worse, the temperature had also dropped and I found that my heated gloves had stopped working for some reason. The result of which was that I had to ride back in sections of 25-30 miles, because after half an hour my fingers were absolutely frozen and it was very hard to control the bike :(

Not the most pleasant riding experience I've ever had... :(
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Post by: dazza on 11 March 2019, 12:05:57 am
Grahamm, have you ever thought about doing an advanced riding course to help you control the bike a bit better ?...... :lurk
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Post by: Grahamm on 11 March 2019, 12:10:59 am
Grahamm, have you ever thought about doing an advanced riding course to help you control the bike a bit better ?...... :lurk

dazza, have you ever read The Three Billy Goats Gruff?

I'll just trit-trot along here...
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Post by: darrsi on 11 March 2019, 06:04:44 am
Had to ride from Portsmouth to Coventry for a business show and on the way up it was blowing an absolute hooley!

It wasn't actually too bad, though, as long as I took it easy, it wasn't anything I couldn't handle, although I stopped off at a Services on the M40 because the constant buffeting was really hard to take.

On the way back, the wind had dropped, but it had also rained, so there was a lot of fine spray around that wasn't big enough droplets to bead off my visor.

Even worse, the temperature had also dropped and I found that my heated gloves had stopped working for some reason. The result of which was that I had to ride back in sections of 25-30 miles, because after half an hour my fingers were absolutely frozen and it was very hard to control the bike :(

Not the most pleasant riding experience I've ever had... :(


I think because i've been using these Vee Wipe's for as long as i can remember i naturally presume everyone else does as well, but i s'pose not everyone does, or even knows they exist!
I always have one on my waterproof gloves, an old one in my jacket and even a new one still in it's packet in my top box.
I could not ride without it in the rain, it's possibly the simplest yet most effective and useful piece of kit you can buy.


They did slightly change the design a couple of years back, and i notice both are shown in the ads, i wasn't too keen with the new one compared with the older version but after a quick email they cut me the old type again instead which was rather decent of them on the Bob Heath site (rjhgear).


https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H0.Xvee+wipe.TRS0&_nkw=vee+wipe&_sacat=0 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H0.Xvee+wipe.TRS0&_nkw=vee+wipe&_sacat=0)
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Post by: snapper on 11 March 2019, 08:38:10 am
not today but Saturday
 I took my old beast for it MOT

 walked it with no advisory's
 2003 gen one Thou
 now done a massive 23k

 shame its only done 99 miles since its last MOT :(

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Post by: ogri48 on 11 March 2019, 09:55:26 am
me n dynspud did our usual south wales tt course, was a cracking day, just what we both needed. Funny how a bike ride puts the world to rights innit? swapped bikes for a bit, the new bridgestones/suspension set up has turned his thou into a fireblade :)
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Post by: Grahamm on 11 March 2019, 10:29:54 am
I think because i've been using these Vee Wipe's for as long as i can remember i naturally presume everyone else does as well, but i s'pose not everyone does, or even knows they exist!

The Gerbing glove has a rubber "wiper blade" on the left thumb, but the problem was that there was so much spray I was literally having to wipe it every five seconds because as soon as I'd cleared it, the visor was coated again :(
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Post by: robbo on 11 March 2019, 06:27:07 pm
Chain and sprockets finally changed, so a brief ride over to Box Hill this afternoon to make sure nothing was likely to fall off, after having spanners waved at it from all directions. Arrived just in time for the caff to shut, which was a tad inconvenient.
Thanks for bringing your chain rivetter Flooky, shame the caff was shut. Hopefully do the Chalet soon :thumbup .

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Post by: red98 on 17 March 2019, 05:49:13 pm
took the boxeye on a bimble with a local bike club .took along a mate with a new to him MT09
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 17 March 2019, 06:16:41 pm
Wow that's probably the best looking MT09 I've ever seen 🥴
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Post by: red98 on 17 March 2019, 06:19:56 pm
Not the best picture , looks a lot better than that , I like it but that seat   :eek
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Post by: Grahamm on 17 March 2019, 07:11:45 pm
I found out why my heated gloves weren't working after almost freezing my fingers off coming back from Coventry last weekend...

When the workshop installed the new engine last year, they didn't connect up the bloody negative end of the cable!!!

I also took the fairing off the front to try to find why the LCD instrument display was flickering so much, but although I've taken all the connectors apart and cleaned them with WD40 Contact Cleaner spray, there still seems to be an issue.

There may be a faulty connection inside the actual display, but it doesn't look easy (or maybe even possible) to take it apart :(
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Post by: coffee on 17 March 2019, 09:09:34 pm
Wow that's probably the best looking MT09 I've ever seen 🥴








Really nice,I'd probably take off the pillion rests but that's all. :thumbup
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Post by: Anquetil on 21 March 2019, 04:24:01 pm
Fitted a Throttle Position Sensor on my ' winter' 600 Fazer after the failure of the original. Thanks to referring to the post from darrsi on TPS adjustment in 2014 I was able to do it without falling foul of the rev counter needle falling clockwise when it indicated 10000 revs. Thank-you darrsi.
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Post by: VNA - BMW Wank on 21 March 2019, 07:09:04 pm
 Day off today.  Up to the hospital in the car for my annual kidney x-ray to check on ma stones. Now booked in for a lithotripsy session.  Joy.  It was that or the camera laser thing up ma wee winkie into ma kindey :eek , or just continue to suffer from repeated renal colic attacks but I’m getting a bit tired o that.  Ah well.
 
Anyway got a few wee other things done.  Then dragged the old thou oot o the garage.  Popped down to MCS in Kilmarnock.  Drooled over the MT10.  Had a chat with the sales dude.
They have a demo model.  Hmm – think I might have to.
Enjoyed ma wee spin on the bike.
 
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Post by: Trebus on 21 March 2019, 07:16:23 pm
Took it to work, first outing of the year and gave the 400 a rest. You can easily forget how good these Fazers are. Not been started for 6 months and fired straight up. Did have a quick look round it prior and all in order.
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Post by: ogri48 on 21 March 2019, 07:46:21 pm
came out of uni to find a nice street triple parked next to the thou. Couldn't help but notice that whilst my thous new bt016 rear aint exactly off the edges (roads still too cold), the feller with the striple aint too keen on corners or roundabouts. seems a shame, them things handle brilliantly... :)
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Post by: ogri48 on 21 March 2019, 08:06:22 pm
notice the Maxton shock btw I mean, why?? :rolleyes
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Post by: fazersharp on 21 March 2019, 08:06:34 pm
came out of uni to find a nice street triple parked next to the thou. Couldn't help but notice that whilst my thous new bt016 rear aint exactly off the edges (roads still too cold), the feller with the striple aint too keen on corners or roundabouts. seems a shame, them things handle brilliantly... :)
Well it is blue !
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Post by: coffee on 21 March 2019, 08:21:43 pm
came out of uni to find a nice street triple parked next to the thou. Couldn't help but notice that whilst my thous new bt016 rear aint exactly off the edges (roads still too cold), the feller with the striple aint too keen on corners or roundabouts. seems a shame, them things handle brilliantly... :)
Well it is blue !





We used to have this discussion a few years back when we used to go on rides with a few lads and it used to bother some of those who just didn't want to lean to any limits or were just to nervous to but they really enjoyed riding and that's what it's about really,not everyone has that confidence but it don't mean those who do enjoy biking anymore than those who don't,there'll always be someone out there who'll go harder than the next bloke but so what? at the end of the day we all want to get home don't we?
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Post by: ogri48 on 21 March 2019, 08:25:12 pm
I wernt having a pop at the dude feller. just saying it seemed a shame. as you say though, each to their own
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Post by: coffee on 21 March 2019, 08:27:42 pm
 :thumbup
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Post by: VNA - BMW Wank on 21 March 2019, 10:41:23 pm
I wish I could ride that sensibly. 
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Post by: coffee on 22 March 2019, 09:37:35 pm
Needed to adjust the clutch cable and having read and being told it's best to do it from the gearbox not the lever I thought I'd do that,didn't realise you had to take the tank off to get to the cable,anyway did that and it's not the easiest thing to get at,I ended up with 4 12mm spanners just trying to get a different crank to undo the nuts,the trouble is after undoing the lock nut when you try to adjust the cable it just keeps springing back,I ended up adjusting the cable at the bar end then locking up the nut at the box,but this seems to defeat the object of adjusting at the box if you're getting the slack in the cable by adjusting at the bar end if that makes any sense,has anyone had this problem?This is a gen2 I think in future I'll just do it at the bars. :wall
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Post by: Dynspud on 24 March 2019, 04:43:18 pm
Cwmbran to the Honey Cafe in Bronllys (see photo of cafe) then on to Newbridge-on-Wye, Beulah, Llandovery and Sennybridge for a second pit stop and then home back to Cwmbran.


Fantastic day's riding, beautiful weather and fairly empty roads.


Let's hope we get loads more great weather this Spring & Summer  :sun
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Post by: Anquetil on 24 March 2019, 04:53:39 pm
A ride to the Anglesey Circuit for the Wirral 100 Club meeting. Sunny, blue skies, 1 degree when I left at 7am, 160 miles.
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Post by: ogri48 on 24 March 2019, 05:06:22 pm
Cwmbran to the Honey Cafe in Bronllys (see photo of cafe) then on to Newbridge-on-Wye, Beulah, Llandovery and Sennybridge for a second pit stop and then home back to Cwmbran.


Fantastic day's riding, beautiful weather and fairly empty roads.


Let's hope we get loads more great weather this Spring & Summer  :sun

looks like I missed a cracking day dave. on the bright side I finished a blockwork gable and got a few quid in me holiday fund for france :)
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Post by: Dynspud on 24 March 2019, 05:33:32 pm
Well done Paul.
That gable end looks really good.
10 days to go to Normandy  :D
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Post by: ogri48 on 24 March 2019, 05:37:07 pm
cant bloody wait mate.. :) them foccing concrete blocks get heavier every year btw, especially on the "murder" lift.... :lol
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Post by: coffee on 24 March 2019, 07:23:40 pm
I take it the "murder" lift is the top of the gable?
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Post by: HarryHornby on 26 March 2019, 05:08:45 pm
Treated her to a proper service, rather than me just trying to bodge it (I had some spare sheckles at last).  And she passed her MOT too  :) :) :) :)
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Post by: Grahamm on 26 March 2019, 07:25:53 pm
Got half way through changing the clutch cable on my FZ6 this afternooon which should (supposedly) have been an easy job of an hour or so, but turned out to be a right PITA!

There's a stupid clip buried inside the frame that is very difficult to get to, so you need to take the airbox off to reach it.

Then I discover that the clutch cable has two metal sections (presumably to hold the bend in the right places or something) which are an absolute bastard to wiggle through the narrow gaps around the engine and, even worse, by the side of the engine and through the front of the frame to the clutch lever :(

By the time I *finally* got the old one out and the new one in place it was dark and I've only got a little hand-held fluorescent light to see by, so there was no way I could get the airbox back in place etc.

I'll have to finish it tomorrow... :(
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Post by: unfazed on 26 March 2019, 07:27:00 pm
New battery in the 1000.
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Post by: coffee on 26 March 2019, 07:39:29 pm
Got half way through changing the clutch cable on my FZ6 this afternooon which should (supposedly) have been an easy job of an hour or so, but turned out to be a right PITA!

There's a stupid clip buried inside the frame that is very difficult to get to, so you need to take the airbox off to reach it.

Then I discover that the clutch cable has two metal sections (presumably to hold the bend in the right places or something) which are an absolute bastard to wiggle through the narrow gaps around the engine and, even worse, by the side of the engine and through the front of the frame to the clutch lever :(

By the time I *finally* got the old one out and the new one in place it was dark and I've only got a little hand-held fluorescent light to see by, so there was no way I could get the airbox back in place etc.

I'll have to finish it tomorrow... :(






Blimey!! I thought it was awkward on my FZ1  :eek
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Post by: ogri48 on 26 March 2019, 08:57:19 pm
I take it the "murder" lift is the top of the gable?

that it is mate, though it harks back to a time all the bricks and blocks had to be hodded up there..nowadays you aint even allowed to carry your tools up a ladder let alone a hod with 14 bricks innit.. :)
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Post by: mtread on 26 March 2019, 11:29:30 pm
Quote
.nowadays you aint even allowed to carry your tools up a ladder let alone a hod with 14 bricks innit..

OK I'll ask........ How do you get them up there then? Trampoline?  ;)
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Post by: coffee on 27 March 2019, 12:44:55 am
Quote
.nowadays you aint even allowed to carry your tools up a ladder let alone a hod with 14 bricks innit..

OK I'll ask........ How do you get them up there then? Trampoline?  ;)






I've seen them mechanical driven brick and tile carriers maybe it's them  :agree
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Post by: steve 10562cc on 27 March 2019, 07:30:46 am
OGRI : Heres a bad memory for you, wet 4" clinker breeze on a cold winters days wearing your finder tips out till they bled. Only being able to lay 3 courses of the ba**ards before they wagged about, while being payed by the yd. Dam going to have to go for a lie down and a couple of aspirin till the thought wears off  lol
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Post by: Grahamm on 27 March 2019, 07:58:59 pm
A follow up to my previous post:

After running out of daylight yesterday, I got back to reassembling my bike although getting the airbox back on was a nuisance until I undid all the collars that secure the rubbers to the throttle bodies and smeared them with some red rubber grease.

In any case, I'm glad I did the change because the clutch is *so* much smoother and easy to use now :thumbup
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Post by: ogri48 on 27 March 2019, 08:30:59 pm
Quote
.nowadays you aint even allowed to carry your tools up a ladder let alone a hod with 14 bricks innit..

OK I'll ask........ How do you get them up there then? Trampoline?  ;)


site fork truck/ teleporter mate
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Post by: ogri48 on 27 March 2019, 08:33:24 pm
OGRI : Heres a bad memory for you, wet 4" clinker breeze on a cold winters days wearing your finder tips out till they bled. Only being able to lay 3 courses of the ba**ards before they wagged about, while being payed by the yd. Dam going to have to go for a lie down and a couple of aspirin till the thought wears off  lol

paid by the yard! Christ thats going back some mate. my old man really struggled when guage went from four bricks to the foot to 300mm lol. he reckoned metric would never catch on, there was too many numbers in it  :)
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Post by: steve 10562cc on 28 March 2019, 08:16:11 am
We were paid by the yard but the site agent measured by the metres, yep thieving t**t.  when I started my apprentice ship was either the first or second year we had gone metric. Metric was great easy to work areas and volume out bo**cks to yards, feet, and inches.   
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Post by: mtread on 28 March 2019, 10:51:11 am
Just think of those poor Egyptians building the pyramids. Being paid by the cubit  :)
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Post by: steve 10562cc on 28 March 2019, 02:08:43 pm
only one bit of advice for the old Egyptians use smaller bricks you can lift. 
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Post by: fazersharp on 28 March 2019, 07:24:44 pm
Re greased my 1 lug speedo rotor as here ---- http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,24814.0.html (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,24814.0.html)
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Post by: agricola on 29 March 2019, 07:47:26 pm
Put the front and rear wheels back on the bike with the new tyres on, rear brake to refit, hugger to refit, still waiting delivery of the inlet rubbers from Yamaha Europe
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Post by: ogri48 on 02 April 2019, 10:12:42 pm
prepped the thou for france tommoz. Just gotta do chain tension, air, oil and water in the morning :) :) :)
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Post by: VNA - BMW Wank on 03 April 2019, 05:41:21 pm
Big boxes.  Hope you are enjoying the trip.
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Post by: unfazed on 03 April 2019, 06:28:40 pm
Two new Sportec M7RRs and new valves on the 1000 all ready for the road again :)
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Post by: agricola on 03 April 2019, 07:37:26 pm
prepped the thou for france tommoz. Just gotta do chain tension, air, oil and water in the morning :) :) :)


and a bag of cement on the tank to keep the front wheel down :lol
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Post by: ogri48 on 04 April 2019, 04:41:30 pm
Lol I need them big boxes ...one for me sandwiches one for me conscience... spot the paratrooper in a spot of bother btw..
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Post by: Anquetil on 05 April 2019, 02:49:01 pm
Private John Steele at Saint-Mère-Église. Brings back memories of my time living in Normandie. Have a good, safe trip ogri48.
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Post by: coffee on 05 April 2019, 03:49:40 pm
Private John Steele at Saint-Mère-Église. Brings back memories of my time living in Normandie. Have a good, safe trip ogri48.







WOW! did he survive?
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Post by: Anquetil on 05 April 2019, 03:57:36 pm
Yes, he did. He hung there limply for two hours, pretending to be dead, before the Germans took him prisoner. The dummy is not hanging on the side of the church that he landed on. It used to be on the correct side but it caused traffic problems due to people viewing it, so they moved it.
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Post by: robbo on 05 April 2019, 05:16:02 pm
If I remember correctly, on each corner of that town square there's a wartime photo of the view that you're looking at from that corner. A "now and then" kind of thing.
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Post by: ogri48 on 05 April 2019, 09:51:38 pm
cheers guys yeah was really good, we did Omaha today, all amazing stuff. Normandy is a little cold but bloody brilliant... ;)
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Post by: Northern Biker on 06 April 2019, 07:39:23 pm
Fitted some Fazer Thou mirrors to my 600, also a Fazer Thou alloy rear brake lever. Just had to space out the rear master cylinder a few mm to straighten out the bar to the lever a little.
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Post by: Stinka on 06 April 2019, 08:06:13 pm
Raped the absolute cnt off of it, chasing my insane mate on his srad 750  :rollin


Tbf I won I the straights. I let him go on the corners because he’s a mental  :D
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Post by: unfazed on 06 April 2019, 10:02:49 pm
cheers guys yeah was really good, we did Omaha today, all amazing stuff. Normandy is a little cold but bloody brilliant... ;)
Did Omaha beach a few years ago and as you say found it to be an amazing place, well worth the visit.
The poor guys landing on the beach were sitting ducks to the German machine guns.
Did you get to visit the museum?
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Post by: Anquetil on 07 April 2019, 04:20:20 pm
A ride to the Hednesford Motorcycle Club and MZ Owners Club gathering  in Hednesford, Staffs. 128 mile round trip. Food and drink available, good turnout. Nice FZS 600 there.

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Post by: Dynspud on 07 April 2019, 07:03:34 pm
Just got back from a 4-day trip to Normandy with OGRI48 (Paul).
A fab trip with great company and somewhere I would definitely recommend you visit.
Photos are Omaha Beach, which has a great museum and a nearby cafe with good coffee, and Le Mont St Michel, which is a town with a large cathedral all built on a rock out at sea - amazing!!
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Post by: agricola on 08 April 2019, 08:23:55 pm
Put the front and rear wheels back on the bike with the new tyres on, rear brake to refit, hugger to refit, still waiting delivery of the inlet rubbers from Yamaha Europe


Spoken to thew parts supplier again today, inlet rubbers wont be here from Japan before 30th April, trackday booked at Donny for the 29th. So, set to re-fitting the old ones, one of which I suspect was not sealing properly, ,leading to hesitancy at low throttle. Thoroughly cleaned them, and straightened out as best I could the old clamp bands, all refitted now, and balanced up. Ill give it a blast out tomorrow. In hindsight, I think I may have overtightened the bands and distorted them last time I had them off, which may have allowed the rubbers to slip on the bodies neck inlet. If all is good, then its oil change, brake bleed, fairings on and then check to see if my leathers have shrunk over winter
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Post by: agricola on 10 April 2019, 09:20:43 am
Put the front and rear wheels back on the bike with the new tyres on, rear brake to refit, hugger to refit, still waiting delivery of the inlet rubbers from Yamaha Europe


Spoken to thew parts supplier again today, inlet rubbers wont be here from Japan before 30th April, trackday booked at Donny for the 29th. So, set to re-fitting the old ones, one of which I suspect was not sealing properly, ,leading to hesitancy at low throttle. Thoroughly cleaned them, and straightened out as best I could the old clamp bands, all refitted now, and balanced up. Ill give it a blast out tomorrow. In hindsight, I think I may have overtightened the bands and distorted them last time I had them off, which may have allowed the rubbers to slip on the bodies neck inlet. If all is good, then its oil change, brake bleed, fairings on and then check to see if my leathers have shrunk over winter


So, after being told the parts wouldnt be here until the 30th, I set to and refitted the old ones, took it out for a blast and it seems fine now, so one of the rubbers must have been passing slightly, as I thought. Most annoying though, to receive a text message as I was starting the bike up saying that the parts will be delivered tomorrow (10th). The old ones can stay on now.
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Post by: Dynspud on 13 April 2019, 07:10:47 pm

Fitted a replacement exhaust hanger from the good people at Beowulf, who sent it without asking questions - tremendous customer service.
The original had sheared through the hole where the bolt passes through.
Then, oil & filter change, followed by strip, clean, grease of the front brake pistons and new pads fitted.


Then, fitted the mirror extenders I bought off nickodemon (thanks again mate) and they are indeed a good improvement on standard setup, as he said.


Then took the mighty thou down to Thunder Road Cwmbran where I bought a pair of shorty distressed brown leather RST TT Crosby boots, a pair of RST Aramid Metro biking jeans and a beautiful cognac coloured Richa Hawker leather jacket.


On from there to Steel Horse Cafe just outside Abergavenny for a coffee and bacon sarnie.


A helluva great day!!
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Post by: Dynspud on 13 April 2019, 07:20:18 pm
A couple of photos from today's visit to Steel Horse Cafe.
I'll post a third one of a newbie owner's blue FZS 1000 in a separate post.
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Post by: Dynspud on 13 April 2019, 07:21:41 pm
...last photo
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Post by: ogri48 on 15 April 2019, 08:46:55 am

bloody uni work stopping me going out to play!!!!!!!!
Nice one dave, looking forward to getting over there with you this weekend coming mate(twenty degrees huh!! :) )
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Post by: Anquetil on 15 April 2019, 02:49:53 pm
A ride to Bala on the FZS 600 to my friends house. Returned home on his FZ6. He's working all week and the MOT on his bike runs out on Friday, so I'm taking it for one tomorrow, then returning it to him. Very heavy holiday traffic.  On arriving home I learned that a fellow biker had lost his life this morning on the A5 Padog bends near Betws y Coed following a crash involving a Volkswagen Sharan and a Honda motorcycle. Desperately sad news. My heart goes out to his family.
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Post by: unfazed on 15 April 2019, 03:09:07 pm
Nothing today or yesterday weather is absolutely crap.
Pictures are from yesterday and today is worse
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 15 April 2019, 06:15:24 pm
Took a ride with my mate and his Bandit 1200 up to Sportbikeshop at Boston to oogle a new leather Jacket then went up the coast to Skegness for some Chips. Back home after 150miles and have to say I must be getting old as im knackered at 6pm and me knees  are killing me haha
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Post by: t140 on 16 April 2019, 10:20:06 am
Fitted a new set of plugs as the bike was missing sometimes at low revs after being laid up for the winter, phoned the dealer and was quoted £38 a set, phoned euro car parts, 200 yards from the dealer, and got them for £22.40 a set a decent saving.
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Post by: red98 on 17 April 2019, 06:43:47 pm
Not today but at the weekend , woke the thou up from its 6 month slumber , well I tried to but battery had other ideas , let me down a couple of times last year so time for a new one , ordered on monday and delivered today , good service from M&P , MOT ran out on monday so booked it in a week on saturday if all good will tax it 1st may for its first run of the year down to hastings on the 6th   :thumbup
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Post by: robbo on 17 April 2019, 07:54:33 pm
Made a new numberplate/indicator bracket after the epic fail of the last one on the egg run a few Sundays back. Undertrays are cool,but need some fabricating where indicators and numberplates are concerned. New rear pads to go on tomorrow. Should be ready for a whizz out on Sunday.
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Post by: fazersharp on 18 April 2019, 09:02:31 am
Got the  :faz its 18th MOT  :)
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Post by: agricola on 18 April 2019, 07:23:44 pm
Well, Tuesday actually. Apologies. Too tired to do much yesterday. Donington Park, unrestricted noise noise day. Pretty much full up. 99% track and race bikes I reckon. And me on the humble fazer. More room on the track for the late sessions in the afternoon, maybe only a dozen or so for the last one, bags of room. Lovely day out. Back again at the end of April, going to try the Inters.
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Post by: Dynspud on 18 April 2019, 07:33:21 pm
Now that's colour coordinated!!  ;)
Looking good buddy  :)
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Post by: agricola on 19 April 2019, 05:08:56 pm
Fitted the new airbox to injector rubbers along with the new clamps, re-checked the injector balances just in case, all good.
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Post by: mickvp on 19 April 2019, 11:06:43 pm
Rode it. Just a short one up past Loch Lomond and back this afternoon.
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Post by: coffee on 20 April 2019, 01:12:37 am
I take it you don't live in Cornwall ? :lol
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Post by: mickvp on 20 April 2019, 08:25:15 am
Ehh no 😂

Sunny Scotland of course 😁
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Post by: red98 on 21 April 2019, 04:05:08 pm
Up early and took the 6 for a blast to a new diy garage , TWISTED IRON in dorchester upon thames , aimed at the harley  rider , rode with a MT09 ,600 hornet and a fat boy , fat boy is for sale so parked it up with a sign on it and enjoyed a couple of cuppas in the sun , an 03 bike with only 5000 miles on it, asking 10,000 , not a harley fan so dont know if thats good or not , what I do know is they have terrable ground clearence on the bends  :eek  1400cc V's 600 on A roads and twisty B's , there was only going to be one winner  ;)      :lol


stopped a H's cafe on the way home and spotted this KH 400 with a new set of allspeeds , sounds much nicer than a fat boy   :thumbup
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Post by: Dynspud on 21 April 2019, 08:30:58 pm
Round trip from Cwmbran to Abergavenny Oasis Bike Cafe, Bronllys Honey Cafe, Steel Horse Cafe, Usk, B4235 to Chepstow and home.
Cracking day out in beautiful weather and plenty of other bikers out & about.
A good turn out at Steel Horse Cafe.


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Post by: Anquetil on 22 April 2019, 10:20:03 am
Yesterday, actually. I took the ' winter ' Fazer to Barrie Walters of Premier Motorcycle Care, Whitchurch, Shropshire, for a treatment of ACF 50. Takes around two hours. Wash , shampoo , rinse , dry , apply ACF 50 , final wipe down. Protected as much as possible for the next 12 months. Taking my other Fazers there in the next few months. Barrie is a top man. Founder of Raven Riders Motorcycle Club, Raven Cafe, Prees Heath, Shropshire.
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Post by: Panthor on 22 April 2019, 02:23:11 pm
Got stuck 2 hours from with a foccing drill bit in the rear tyre
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Post by: agricola on 22 April 2019, 08:48:51 pm
Yesterday, actually. I took the ' winter ' Fazer to Barrie Walters of Premier Motorcycle Care, Whitchurch, Shropshire, for a treatment of ACF 50. Takes around two hours. Wash , shampoo , rinse , dry , apply ACF 50 , final wipe down. Protected as much as possible for the next 12 months. Taking my other Fazers there in the next few months. Barrie is a top man. Founder of Raven Riders Motorcycle Club, Raven Cafe, Prees Heath, Shropshire.


Thats pretty much how I do mine 3 or 4 times a year. I apply the ACF50 with a low pressure gun around 5psi, no more. or a lot of it just goes to atmosphere. I really rate the stuff, super at renovating bumpers on motor cars too
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Post by: coffee on 23 April 2019, 12:25:13 am
Looks good,but have never been a fan of jet washing bikes,I used to do car valeting a few years back and the problems we got through steam cleaning engines were horrendous,sometimes when you finally got 'em running as they warmed up you'd get condensation and moisture in all kinds of nooks and crannies,it's a bit different with bikes I know but just not for me.I do rate ACF50 though,cracking stuff. :)
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Post by: Anquetil on 23 April 2019, 07:18:53 am
I agree totally regarding jet washing motorbikes and just use a hosepipe at home. Barrie was using the jet at a low setting and was very careful and was fully aware of the dangers, having done hundreds of bikes. He said that in the wrong hands, ( mine ! ), it is not a good idea and that a hosepipe should be used.  After two winters of use the underside of the bike was absolutely filthy and needed some assistance to move the crud. I have been using ACF50 for years and all my bikes are treated. As you say, coffee, it's cracking stuff and really does what it says on the tin, which is needed here in North Wales, as at the slightest hint of freezing conditions the salt is laid down.
 What type/make of high pressure gun do you use, agricola ? I would consider doing as you do in future.
 
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 23 April 2019, 07:38:45 pm
Couple of shots from the last two days' rides:


(https://i.postimg.cc/BnPZwyKZ/DSCN1168.jpg)


Honister Pass:


(https://i.postimg.cc/zBx6Szpd/DSCN1173.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/yY2qbNKt/DSCN1174.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/HkbNv4B8/DSCN1183.jpg)


The bike is in this shot ^ - just couldn't quite get it up to the vantage point  :lol


(https://i.postimg.cc/zGBQf9rC/DSCN1194.jpg)


(https://i.postimg.cc/mkjdLSpp/DSCN1196.jpg)


Trident, on its second engine but chassis has covered 328,000 miles since the owner bought it new for £1200, 44 years ago:


(https://i.postimg.cc/X7w5CJV3/DSCN1204.jpg)


Took me until I saw this one actually out and about to decide, but I have decided I do like them:


(https://i.postimg.cc/tgLRk35c/DSCN1206.jpg)
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Post by: ogri48 on 23 April 2019, 08:43:09 pm
nice to see you back onnit nick :)
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Post by: Hedgetrimmer on 23 April 2019, 08:44:35 pm
That's not what my bank manager thinks  :lol
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Post by: red98 on 24 April 2019, 06:50:38 am
Last night , fitted new battery to the thou , washed it , checked the tyre pressures and lubed the chain in readyness for saturdays MOT.....
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Post by: agricola on 24 April 2019, 08:21:51 am
I agree totally regarding jet washing motorbikes and just use a hosepipe at home. Barrie was using the jet at a low setting and was very careful and was fully aware of the dangers, having done hundreds of bikes. He said that in the wrong hands, ( mine ! ), it is not a good idea and that a hosepipe should be used.  After two winters of use the underside of the bike was absolutely filthy and needed some assistance to move the crud. I have been using ACF50 for years and all my bikes are treated. As you say, coffee, it's cracking stuff and really does what it says on the tin, which is needed here in North Wales, as at the slightest hint of freezing conditions the salt is laid down.
 What type/make of high pressure gun do you use, agricola ? I would consider doing as you do in future.
 


I use this. Bought it from Stafford bike show a few years ago, cost £10 as I recall, there still about the same price now. I only use it for the one task, thats ACF50ing the bike. Never had a problem with it
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Post by: fazersharp on 24 April 2019, 10:30:00 am
Personally I do not see the point in covering the whole bike in acf 50 - plastics and sound painted areas. And the main areas for corrosion it all burns off anyway. I would use a tin and apply it with a rag or tooth brush and only to the vulnerable areas. For me I do not like the way its a little sticky and attracts all the dirt.But it is very good stuff and would recommend it to everyone.
I did a test by only smearing it on one scaffold tower leg and here is the results after a couple of years a couple of years
(http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=23732.0;attach=34081;image)
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Post by: Anquetil on 24 April 2019, 01:13:07 pm
Thanks for the info, agricola. Much appreciated.
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Post by: ogri48 on 24 April 2019, 08:53:44 pm
ibstock atlas, been laying them today :)
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Post by: coffee on 25 April 2019, 12:55:15 am
I would think you'd have arms like Charles Atlas after a few hours laying them :lol I had to look up what they were but I remember labouring for a brickie years ago who was doing a manhole in blue bricks and they seemed very heavy!
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Post by: Freck on 25 April 2019, 07:01:41 am
ibstock atlas, been laying them today :)
You’ve been laying them with your Fazer?  :lol
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Post by: ogri48 on 25 April 2019, 08:50:30 pm

absolutely!that bike is the best do it all motorcycle ever built... ;)
them blue bricks are Staffordshire blues coffee. very dense and very heavy, and a bit of a pig to work with in the rain. much like moi.. :)
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Post by: coffee on 26 April 2019, 12:23:48 am
That'd be them then  :D
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Post by: steve 10562cc on 26 April 2019, 09:42:30 am
And wear your finger ends out ogri  :'( :eek   2 courses of blues for a damp course. We don't know were born now us brickies with PVC damp course now days. I did some repairs on some brickwork on a steam railway I was a member of, all blues and the old full 3" blues not sure what was the most painful my back, wrist or the holes in the ends of my fingers on my left hand.  Oh happy days :\ :)
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Post by: ogri48 on 26 April 2019, 10:21:33 am
dont think I could pick imperial blues up all day long now mate, let alone lay the buggers lol. I have to put the trowel down now to use two hands when laying high density conc blocks, as I cant pick the bloody things up with a one handed clamp around the top anymore.  Yup railways loved them blues didn't they, especially the tunnels. must have been something to have been a brickie back when they built those.
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Post by: steve 10562cc on 26 April 2019, 11:03:16 am
Network rail are repairing a bridge not far from where I live the road goes over the railway on a hill they have took the walls down and rebuilding them in blues The brickies are all youngish blokes the brickwork is parallel to surface of the road/pavement I have to say it's a cracking job they are doing.   
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Post by: robbo on 26 April 2019, 07:36:32 pm
Had a whizz out around the Kent/Sussex B roads, taking in the 1066 caff on the A21 for brunch. This was the first outing my riding buddy has been on since having a stent fitted a couple of weeks ago.  Rolled onto the drive with 150ish miles on the trip, just before the rain.Result.
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Post by: red98 on 27 April 2019, 10:35:15 am
Last night , fitted new battery to the thou , washed it , checked the tyre pressures and lubed the chain in readyness for saturdays MOT.....










Straight pass this morning no advisorys  :thumbup ..will tax it on wednesday in readyness for next mondays blast too hastings  :)
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Post by: coffee on 28 April 2019, 12:21:05 am
Had a whizz out around the Kent/Sussex B roads, taking in the 1066 caff on the A21 for brunch. This was the first outing my riding buddy has been on since having a stent fitted a couple of weeks ago.  Rolled onto the drive with 150ish miles on the trip, just before the rain.Result.






 :thumbup makes it all worthwhile don't it?
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Post by: Grahamm on 29 April 2019, 12:28:03 am
Went on a Group Ride with the local IAM club, first time I've been on one for ages! Had a great time on some fun roads between Portsmouth and Shaftesbury.

Also tried out the new TomTom 550 sat nav which replaced my venerable Rider v2 after the last time I plugged it in to the computer and TomTom said "we're not supporting this model any more, how would you like 20% off a new one?"

It's good, but trying to figure out how to get it to function like my old one is a PITA!

Also I had to turn on the "orientation lock", because, although you can rotate it through 90 degrees to change it from portrait to landscape format, if you go over a bump, it has a distressing habit of flipping the display upside down...!

Still, lovely day for a ride :thumbup
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 29 April 2019, 03:21:22 pm
Finally sorted the suspension. Fitted hyperpro spring and 30mm Jack up kit to the rear then flushed out the forks and replaced with nice fresh 10w oil.
So much smoother ride now, really worth doing
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Post by: agricola on 29 April 2019, 09:02:09 pm
Trackday at Donington Park. Moved up into Inters today for the first time, bit nervous at first, but fine after a couple of sessions. Held my own, lapped consistently and smoothly at around my best time. Lovely day out. The fairing sliders I made stopped me wearing the holes bigger, and the brakes have faded a little so new pads reqd before the next one. I just wish the gearbox wasnt so cluncky
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Post by: ogri48 on 30 April 2019, 06:06:20 pm
fair play mate, I never did make the jump, nicely done!
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 30 April 2019, 06:25:48 pm
Thought I'd adjust the clutch cable free play at the engine end as the handlebar adjuster was more or less spent....... what a foccing wanker of a job that is 😓😓

Anyone with a gen 2 with probably know what I mean. If I were to do it properly it's a tank off airbox out job 😵
I just about managed with just lifting the tank but that's only thanks to pure patience and the right tools.... the little bastard that signed off on that particular design needs a slap upside the head
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Post by: Anquetil on 03 May 2019, 02:46:43 pm
Cleaned front brake calipers on the 1000 and fitted new pads, EBC Double-H , Sintered. Measured disc thickness. All is well. Ready to roll after a winter on the 600.
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Post by: fazersharp on 03 May 2019, 02:58:06 pm
Ready to roll after a winter on the 600.
RUDE !
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Post by: Anquetil on 03 May 2019, 03:33:24 pm
Sorry fazersharp !  I do love riding the 600 and will be using a 2003 Foxeye during the Summer as well as the 1000 !
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Post by: fazersharp on 03 May 2019, 03:36:08 pm
Sorry fazersharp !  I do love riding the 600 and will be using a 2003 Foxeye during the Summer as well as the 1000 !
Forgiven  :D
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Post by: Anquetil on 03 May 2019, 03:41:36 pm
Thank goodness for that ! I had no intention of offending a fellow foccer.  :)
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Post by: Anquetil on 03 May 2019, 03:43:57 pm
Especially a fellow Midlander !  :D
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Post by: fireblake on 03 May 2019, 05:51:36 pm
Ahead of this summer's touring I've decided to get down and dirty and clean the crud around the front sprocket. I got carried away and took the swinging arm off and re-greased the suspension linkages too.
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Post by: fazersharp on 03 May 2019, 07:34:17 pm
Ahead of this summer's touring I've decided to get down and dirty and clean the crud around the front sprocket. I got carried away and took the swinging arm off and re-greased the suspension linkages too.
I was going to do this with a new chain but now dont need to as the chain has a rivet link. But out of interest how did it all look - did it even need doing, how many miles,how old, rain ?.
I don't want to strip it all down only to find it perfectly fine after all.
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Post by: ogri48 on 07 May 2019, 08:25:08 pm

changed oil an filter when I got back from a good fast ride from Bristol today whilst oil was still good and hot. note to self...have drain bowl further out next time. It don't half fly out of that side drain plug when its really bloody hot! as usual used gen oil filter and yamalube ten forty semi synth. You gotta love the way Yamaha put you a new drain plug washer in with the filter...
Got the HD evo fatty to do weekend, Thats a right pig. Engine oil (including a purge coz its dry sump and there will be a good pint in the engine), primary drive oil (chain and clutch run in an oil bath behind the derby cover) and transmission (gearbox) oil.
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Post by: steve 10562cc on 08 May 2019, 06:04:29 am
Took my 08 FZ1 for MOT past with no advisory notices.
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Post by: Anquetil on 14 May 2019, 02:05:59 pm
A ride to Lakeside Cafe, Tanygrisiau, via Bala, Llyn Celyn, Ffestiniog, Return via Maentwrog, Trawsfynydd, Llyn Celyn, Fron Goch, Cerrigydrudion, Ruthin, Nant y Garth. 120 miles.  Warm, sunny, very little traffic. A perfect day out.
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Post by: NorthWestern on 16 May 2019, 06:45:34 pm
Stuck on some Michelin pr5's to try
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Post by: Steve3351 on 16 May 2019, 08:41:42 pm
Bought a couple of cheap Chinese "Projector" spotlights on Ebay...stuck them on the FZS600. OK they are cheap and they look cheap, but WOT a difference...! :eek
Now I can actually ride at night.
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Post by: Skippernick on 16 May 2019, 10:07:34 pm
Bought a couple of cheap Chinese "Projector" spotlights on Ebay...stuck them on the FZS600. OK they are cheap and they look cheap, but WOT a difference...! :eek
Now I can actually ride at night.



Have you got an Ebay link?
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Post by: Red Ceri on 17 May 2019, 12:57:04 am
Giving my Gen1 a quick going over and an exup valve clean when one of the exup cables broke, luckily had a spare set of new cables, so changed them over.
Was expecting a real wrestle to get the cables in place but relatively easy fit. might have been a little different without my bike work bench.
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Post by: Grahamm on 17 May 2019, 01:20:58 am
Installed a Gel Seat on my FZ6, hopefully it will stop it turning into a plank of wood after 100 miles...!
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Post by: darrsi on 17 May 2019, 06:30:46 am
Installed a Gel Seat on my FZ6, hopefully it will stop it turning into a plank of wood after 100 miles...!


Have you not thought about Kardashian style implants instead? They've gotta be comfy?  :lol
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Post by: mtread on 17 May 2019, 09:53:10 am
Quote
Have you not thought about Kardashian style implants instead? They've gotta be comfy? 

Too bouncy
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Post by: robbo on 19 May 2019, 10:07:05 am
Had a whizz up to Peterborough yesterday for the bike show. Rained virtually all the way up, and to cap that off got a puncture just before getting there. Fortunately only a quarter of a mile from a garage with an air line, so all fixed in 30 minutes. Did manage to come across a good caff on the way called the Aylesbury Tuck, in, you've guessed it, Aylesbury. Show was ok, well impressed by the Abba Skylift. Although I've got a hydraulic bench, if I was in the market for a lift I'd go for the Abba as packs away when not required. Bought a few odds'n'sods off the tool guy and watched a bit of the flat tracking. On the Iron Butt stand was an 800 Triumph with an additional 5 gallon petrol tank bolted across the pillion seat. He'd managed 1512 miles in a shade under 24 hours in England, on some long distance challenge. More than fair play to that dude. Dry run home taking the easy/boring route down the A1. All in all another good day on the Fazer, shame about the puncture though.
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 19 May 2019, 07:11:44 pm
Had a whizz up to Peterborough yesterday for the bike show. Rained virtually all the way up, and to cap that off got a puncture just before getting there. Fortunately only a quarter of a mile from a garage with an air line, so all fixed in 30 minutes. Did manage to come across a good caff on the way called the Aylesbury Tuck, in, you've guessed it, Aylesbury. Show was ok, well impressed by the Abba Skylift. Although I've got a hydraulic bench, if I was in the market for a lift I'd go for the Abba as packs away when not required. Bought a few odds'n'sods off the tool guy and watched a bit of the flat tracking. On the Iron Butt stand was an 800 Triumph with an additional 5 gallon petrol tank bolted across the pillion seat. He'd managed 1512 miles in a shade under 24 hours in England, on some long distance challenge. More than fair play to that dude. Dry run home taking the easy/boring route down the A1. All in all another good day on the Fazer, shame about the puncture though.

Not to dissimilar to my day today, 4 of us set off along the a16 for Peterborough at 7am and were met with freezing fog all the way there 😥
Got there as it opened and got my test rides booked. Then had a nose around and got a great deal on some kevlar Jeans👍
Took out an BMW s1000xr, great bike... just not my cup of tea. Silly as it sounds it was too smooth and refined, I prefer a bike that kicks you up the arse. Gotta say though it had the best brakes of anything I've every ridden, made me realise that the ones on my Gen 2 arent that great.
Also took out a Ducati Monster 797..... worst bike I've ridden in a long time. Utterly boring, gutless and uncomfortable. Wouldn't understand why anyone would want one

Gave up with the show about 3ish and ended up taking the A1 home ( for some reason) where my Brother managed to pick up a puncture which put his bike of commission as it was causing major speed wobble. Luckily for him he broke down not to far from his friends house and his wife was only 30 mins away.
Had a good slog home along the a46, really gave the bike a good ringing.
Came home 200 miles worse for wear but with a smile on my face
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Post by: BBROWN1664 on 20 May 2019, 07:59:58 pm
I got a new (to me) FZS600 on Sunday. Its not been used in over 5 years and looks like its been kept under a pier for those years. In teh 7 years prior to it coming off the road it had only covered about 250 miles.The guy I bought it off had bought it to do up and never had time. So today.....

I have changed the oil so I was sure there was some in there. Checked it had a spark then connected the fuel tank only to find that the tap leaks and then teh carbs dropped their fuel over my shoes.
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Post by: coffee on 21 May 2019, 12:00:55 am
Bought a couple of cheap Chinese "Projector" spotlights on Ebay...stuck them on the FZS600. OK they are cheap and they look cheap, but WOT a difference...! :eek
Now I can actually ride at night.





pics please!! :thumbup
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Post by: Grahamm on 21 May 2019, 10:14:55 pm
Installed a Gel Seat on my FZ6, hopefully it will stop it turning into a plank of wood after 100 miles...!

Have you not thought about Kardashian style implants instead? They've gotta be comfy?  :lol

Speaking from experience?

Oh, BTW, I tried out the gel seat over the weekend as I rode down to Devon to do a bit of surfing.

It is better than the stock seat and I get further before it gets uncomfortable, but it's not a perfect fix :-/
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Post by: steve 10562cc on 22 May 2019, 07:30:59 am
Snapped an exhaust stud on my FZ1 it had been soaking in WD40 for 5 days with regular top ups.  Gave it some heat from a hot air gun jiggled it a bit (technical term) seemed to have loosened off  OHHH  NOOO it  sheered level with the nut (not the one holding the spanner). The air was blue. Will have to ride my Triumph speed four till I get the FZ sorted waiting for bits going to change all of them to stainless steel. 
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Post by: robbo on 22 May 2019, 07:47:35 am
I can lend (post) you a stud extractor that worked a treat on my Triumph last week. On the subject of stainless, the best combination would be a steel stud with a stainless nut. Stainless can "fuse" together (known as galling) just like steel, so having dis-similar metals seems the best combination. Plus Gas was recommended to me as being more penetrating than WD40, but as long as the stud comes out, that's all that matters. :thumbup
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Post by: steve 10562cc on 22 May 2019, 09:41:20 am
Thanks for your kind offer Robbo. My eldest son is a plant fitter so he's got all that kit on his van, and is used to removing studs/bolts etc from the plant he works on so looks like I'm tea boy while he gets them out he reckons it's safer and quicker for him to do them than let a ham fisted brickie loose on them. I take the nuts off and copper grease them every a year when it gets it's spring service, couldn't get that one off when I first got the bike so it didn't get done.
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Post by: robbo on 22 May 2019, 12:26:19 pm
Cool, sounds like you're all sorted then. When I did mine all the nuts came off except one which just unscrewed the stud, so no real drama. I replaced the nuts with stainless but these aren't as thick as the originals, which left more thread exposed. Remedied that by screwing, acorn nuts, I think that's what they're called, on the exposed thread, after a good dose of copperslip.Good luck, hope it all goes well, mind that hot kettle though :lol .
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Post by: fazersharp on 22 May 2019, 12:29:12 pm
Dome nuts. NOT Doughnuts
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Post by: robbo on 22 May 2019, 05:10:24 pm
According to Westfield Fasteners, they're acorn nuts, but in Screwfix they're dome nuts. :lol
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Post by: fazersharp on 22 May 2019, 05:16:46 pm
According to Westfield Fasteners, they're acorn nuts, but in Screwfix they're dome nuts. :lol
Acorn is a much better description/name for them
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Post by: fireblake on 22 May 2019, 07:22:48 pm
Last week i fitted the Ventura tail pack I bought several years ago. Changed spark plugs, with the help of Justy1000. God bless him. I think they were the original ones and the bike has done over 45,000. No issues with the old plugs but wanted the piece of mind of new ones with my upcoming trip to Scotland. Also did an oil and filter change and cleaned the K+N air filter. I've bought a fuel filter which I'll replace as soon as it arrives and new tyres in a week or 2 once funds allow.


Mickey
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Post by: Anquetil on 23 May 2019, 04:25:29 pm
A ride to Cannock Chase to see an old friend, then to the K1 Cafe, near Uttoxeter, and back home to Wrexham. A nice condition GS 750 at the cafe. Beautiful warm day, light traffic. 150 miles.
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Post by: Grahamm on 23 May 2019, 09:46:21 pm
The exhaust has been blowing a bit from the connection between the cat pipe and the 4 into 1 pipe that leads from the headers, so I decided to replace the gasket.

I realised that I'd need to remove the headers too, but even though the nuts on them are almost new (installed when I had the engine changed last year) they were already starting to rust, as were the mounting studs, so I've decided to replace them with stainless steel ones.

In the mean time, whilst I'm waiting for them to be delivered, I bled the rear brakes as they were getting a little soft and the MOT is coming up.

Now I've just got to wait for the new studs and nuts, then replace the rear gasket and I should be good to go :thumbup
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Post by: fazerscotty on 31 May 2019, 10:15:56 am
MOT'd again, passed again - 72K and going strong.
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Post by: ogri48 on 31 May 2019, 09:25:31 pm
nice one scotty!
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Post by: robbo on 05 June 2019, 08:16:37 pm
Had a whizz down to Portsmouth to watch the D-Day remembrance fly past. Met up with Flooky for a quick catch up, then headed east to Beachy Head to watch the flight of Dakotas en route to Normandy. The Daks takeoff time from Duxford,  was delayed somewhat, which made for quite a wait on an exposed windy hillside. Glad I toughed it out as they were quite a spectacle. Then A22 London bound, rolling on the drive with 222.2 miles exactly, on the clock.
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Post by: fazersharp on 05 June 2019, 10:40:58 pm
Had a whizz down to Portsmouth to watch the D-Day remembrance fly past. Met up with Flooky for a quick catch up, then headed east to Beachy Head to watch the flight of Dakotas en route to Normandy. The Daks takeoff time from Duxford,  was delayed somewhat, which made for quite a wait on an exposed windy hillside. Glad I toughed it out as they were quite a spectacle. Then A22 London bound, rolling on the drive with 222.2 miles exactly, on the clock.
Fantastic and a great effort - that dakota gathering will not happen again I think.
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Post by: robbo on 06 June 2019, 10:33:08 pm
New front Road Tech 01 fitted this afternoon. Bolted on the pannier frames, as planning to set off on Sunday to do the NC500. Weather forecast for northern Scotland is quite favourable for next week. Hope it stays that way.
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Post by: mtread on 07 June 2019, 12:05:01 am
It's been bloody horrible up here this week. Good luck
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Post by: fireblake on 07 June 2019, 11:08:17 am
A busy week fettling my Thou'. New 023's on. Finally fitted the lamb skin seat cover and a cigar lighter socket and double USB thingy on the handle bars. Not sure whether I like it there though. I also changed the fuel filter although I don't think I needed too as the old one was clean inside as shown in picture. Another needed to do job was get the center stand repaired, it had rusted through.
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Post by: Anquetil on 09 June 2019, 02:04:50 pm
Just got back from a ride to Port Vale Football Club, Stoke on Trent, where a Staffordshire Bikers' Breakfast event was held. Very well attended. One of the stands was manned by a paramedic who featured on 'Emergency Bikers'. I got chatting to two local bikers, one of whom was a ' foccer '. Good to meet you lads. I attach a photo of his immaculate 2003 FZS 600.
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Post by: Neon Knight on 10 June 2019, 04:06:55 pm
Smiled a lot because I am back on the road after a 2 year absence. I forgot how brilliant it is to ride a good bike. Happiness is flies in the eyes  ;)
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Post by: Grahamm on 23 June 2019, 10:37:37 pm
Sort of managed to get the flickering LCD display on my FZ6-SA sorted, by putting a bit of plastic to shim under the display to stop it vibrating.

At some point I may take it apart entirely, but there's a bloody big lump of sealant you have to remove and I didn't want to bugger that up as the MOT is due!

I also cleaned out a weeping fork seal with the bit of plastic milk carton trick and then took it out for a quick ride with some heavy braking to make sure it was sorted.

:thumbup
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Post by: Red Ceri on 24 June 2019, 12:47:52 am
Sorned my Gen 1 until next month, as just got a new bike, only until the insurance runs out next month when I'll sort out a multibike to include my new bike and the mighty thou
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Post by: red98 on 24 June 2019, 05:37:49 am
Come on CERI......you know the rules..... :useless
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Post by: red98 on 24 June 2019, 06:54:19 am
Took the mighty thou on a bimble around wiltshire , starting with breakfast at loomies , then headed west on the A272 to winchester , then cross country too Durrington to have a look at a fake stonehenge , then onto woodhenge and finally onto the real thing , then headed home via Devizes , onto Swindon , oxford and home , about 260 miles in total including a few detours   :lol
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Post by: red98 on 24 June 2019, 06:58:14 am
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Post by: red98 on 24 June 2019, 07:01:03 am
oops , forgot to mention , I stopped at avebury stone circle aswell , last two piccies.......
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Post by: robbo on 24 June 2019, 07:55:44 am
An early start saw us down the A29 to Bury Hill by 08:30, although this wasn't such a great idea, as we'd got there before the staff who run the caff had opened up. The field adjoining the carpark was slowly filling with classic cars, so at least we had a distraction whilst waiting for the kitchen to get fired up. One car that did catch my eye was a P6 V8 Rover estate, one of only 8 made with a manual box.
My pal from Bognor on his US import Blade turned up in time for the sausage baps, then after a chinwag it was off down the A272 to Loomies. Must have missed Mr.Red by an hour or so, although I think I could still hear his new cut down exhaust. Spent a good while in the sun watching bikes come and go, then back up the A272/A29 to Box Hill for an afternoon milkshake. BMW had commandeered a fair chunk of the parking area for their fleet of test ride bikes. It was all a bit hot and crowded so didn't stay long before heading home to catch up on the days WSB races.
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Post by: Red Ceri on 24 June 2019, 10:28:45 am
Come on CERI......you know the rules..... :useless


[Limit reached]

This any better Red
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Post by: red98 on 24 June 2019, 10:57:42 am
ah yes ,much better....nice looking bike that  :thumbup
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Post by: Grahamm on 24 June 2019, 12:54:55 pm
then cross country too Durrington to have a look at a fake stonehenge

I was wondering if it had shrunk in all the rain we'd had recently... :D
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Post by: fazersharp on 24 June 2019, 01:44:53 pm
Sorned my Gen 1 until next month, as just got a new bike, only until the insurance runs out next month when I'll sort out a multibike to include my new bike and the mighty thou
Just so you know, you don't have to do that --or at least Admrial car ins, you can take a multi car now and get the multi discount for the car now and just add the 2nd car when its ins runs out.
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Post by: fazersharp on 24 June 2019, 01:47:28 pm
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Do you have a boat picture that includes your bike so we can move on the picture challenge thread  :)   
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Post by: red98 on 24 June 2019, 02:21:58 pm
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Do you have a boat picture that includes your bike so we can move on the picture challenge thread  :)










 :o :o :o :o  no :o :o :o :o :o
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Post by: red98 on 24 June 2019, 06:28:45 pm
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Do you have a boat picture that includes your bike so we can move on the picture challenge thread  :)










 :o :o :o :o  no :o :o :o :o :o


















not  today or yesterday but tomorrow , going to get a picture of my bike and a boat for the picture challenge....to make up for yesterdays memory fail   :o :o :o
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Post by: Grahamm on 26 June 2019, 06:22:11 pm
So, MOT time.
Just a quick check over to make sure everything is ok...
Side lights, fine.
Headlights and beam working ok.
Indicators, no problem.
Rear light,  brake light... nothing...!  :eek
What the Foc??
It's an LED unit, so they can't have all gone and if it was a fuse, the side lights would be out too.
Hang on! When I got the local guy to help me fix the exhaust gasket, we took apart the rear of the bike, so maybe a connector was loose?
A quick removal of the left side-pod reveals a plug that wasn't put back together, phew!
So another year's worth of MOT and then a ride from Portsmouth up through World's End and the Morestead Road before heading back along the A272 to Loomies for a bit of lunch and back home again with a big smile on my face :thumbup
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Post by: robbo on 30 June 2019, 02:10:25 pm
Early 07:30 meet up, then a whizz round Kent and Sussex's B roads, before a breakfast stop at Bury Hill. After one of their renown sausage baps, a coffee and a chinwag we pretty much retraced our steps getting back home in time for Moto GP and a cold drink. Excellent day :) .
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Post by: coffee on 30 June 2019, 03:55:21 pm
Early 07:30 meet up, then a whizz round Kent and Sussex's B roads, before a breakfast stop at Bury Hill. After one of their renown sausage baps, a coffee and a chinwag we pretty much retraced our steps getting back home in time for Moto GP and a cold drink. Excellent day :) .





Sounds great. :thumbup
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Post by: Grahamm on 30 June 2019, 04:49:36 pm
Went for a Ride Out with the local IAM group, nice day for it, although a bit less gravel and dust on the back roads would have been nice!

Then got back home and gave the bike a wash :thumbup
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Post by: fazersharp on 04 July 2019, 09:47:55 pm
Went for a 70mile evening ride.
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Post by: coffee on 04 July 2019, 10:49:08 pm
Spent the evening doing a quick repair after some dozy twat turned right in front of me,no indicate no fuck all,I was filtering a load of traffic on my way home and he just made a dive for his drive when he seen a gap in the oncoming traffic.At least he had the decency to put his hands up to it and was very apologetic ,he was concerned I was ok but all I was interested in was my bike,luckily apart from a bent brake lever and scuffs here and there it was ok,I told the bloke I wasn't interested in claiming because he'd probably change his story by tomorrow but I wanted £100 to cover crash bobbins and brake pedal,(I new I'd be able to repair the pedal) he agreed and I followed him to a cash point wishing I'd said more now because he agreed pretty quick,anyway done all the jobs except for the crash bobbin,have a go at that tomorrow unless you can buy 1 in which case I'll use some of the £100.One thing while I was doing the job the bolt that holds the footrest on is a T50 torx,so if anybody's due to do any work requiring taking the rests off worth checking you've got one. ;)
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Post by: fazersharp on 04 July 2019, 11:17:46 pm
Spent the evening doing a quick repair after some dozy twat turned right in front of me,no indicate no fuck all,I was filtering a load of traffic on my way home and he just made a dive for his drive when he seen a gap in the oncoming traffic.At least he had the decency to put his hands up to it and was very apologetic ,he was concerned I was ok but all I was interested in was my bike,luckily apart from a bent brake lever and scuffs here and there it was ok,I told the bloke I wasn't interested in claiming because he'd probably change his story by tomorrow but I wanted £100 to cover crash bobbins and brake pedal,(I new I'd be able to repair the pedal) he agreed and I followed him to a cash point wishing I'd said more now because he agreed pretty quick,anyway done all the jobs except for the crash bobbin,have a go at that tomorrow unless you can buy 1 in which case I'll use some of the £100.One thing while I was doing the job the bolt that holds the footrest on is a T50 torx,so if anybody's due to do any work requiring taking the rests off worth checking you've got one. ;)
Sounds like you are ok but just a FYI on accidents whilst filtering as far as I am aware it isn't as straight forward as all the other persons fault. There was discussion on here around the subject a while ago.
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Post by: robbo on 05 July 2019, 01:16:32 am
As a longshot you could always contact the crash bung company, and tell them what a wonderful job their kit did in protecting your bike. You never know, they might send you one. Costs nothing to try. Good luck, glad you're ok.
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Post by: coffee on 05 July 2019, 11:15:49 am
Spent the evening doing a quick repair after some dozy twat turned right in front of me,no indicate no fuck all,I was filtering a load of traffic on my way home and he just made a dive for his drive when he seen a gap in the oncoming traffic.At least he had the decency to put his hands up to it and was very apologetic ,he was concerned I was ok but all I was interested in was my bike,luckily apart from a bent brake lever and scuffs here and there it was ok,I told the bloke I wasn't interested in claiming because he'd probably change his story by tomorrow but I wanted £100 to cover crash bobbins and brake pedal,(I new I'd be able to repair the pedal) he agreed and I followed him to a cash point wishing I'd said more now because he agreed pretty quick,anyway done all the jobs except for the crash bobbin,have a go at that tomorrow unless you can buy 1 in which case I'll use some of the £100.One thing while I was doing the job the bolt that holds the footrest on is a T50 torx,so if anybody's due to do any work requiring taking the rests off worth checking you've got one. ;)
Sounds like you are ok but just a FYI on accidents whilst filtering as far as I am aware it isn't as straight forward as all the other persons fault. There was discussion on here around the subject a while ago.




I know what you're on about, it can be a grey area but this really was cut and dried,I think the bloke was really relieved I was ok and he'd got himself out of a potential mess.
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Post by: coffee on 05 July 2019, 11:17:56 am
As a longshot you could always contact the crash bung company, and tell them what a wonderful job their kit did in protecting your bike. You never know, they might send you one. Costs nothing to try. Good luck, glad you're ok.





That's worth a try,nothing ventured nothing gained ay? ;)
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Post by: slappy on 05 July 2019, 05:04:57 pm
Your crash bungs look like R &G ones, similiar to what I have on my MT09.
If so you can get brand new single ones, I got one for the left side  after  it was destroyed in my accident in October, just look on ebay,
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Post by: coffee on 05 July 2019, 10:51:06 pm
cheers,Slappy ,they are R&G,don't know if all the chassis ones are the same size but will have a look see. :thumbup
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Post by: coffee on 18 July 2019, 07:34:25 pm
Got in touch with R&G and they sell just the end caps at £3.40 plus vat,which is ok,then they charge £5.25 p&p! it's only little so I don't know where that comes from, but it's still a hell of a lot cheaper than a bobbin so I ordered one. :\
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Post by: unfazed on 21 July 2019, 12:08:41 am
Serious make over of the 600 today and yesterday, fitted 3 new Serie Oro  Brembo discs, calipers cleaned, 3 new sets of brake pads, oil and filter changed, looking forward to a spin tomorrow  :)

Discs were focced, rear was down to 3.6mm with fronts down to 3.3mm
My new best friend in picture 2, blow torch to soften the loctite, had discs off in minutes  :)
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Post by: robbo on 21 July 2019, 06:55:47 pm
Nice early start for a rip roar around Surrey and Kents A and B roads. Breakfast at H's on the A2, been past loads of times, but never called in before. Good food that was reasonably priced, would definitely go again. After a second coffee and a look at the bikes, we rode over to Manston for a look at the Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum. An interesting hour or so. My pal is ex Army, so knew about all the guns and ammo, which saved me having to read the display info :lol .
Back on the bikes to take on the Chilham Bends followed by a thrash down to Leeds Castle. Another good Sunday breakfast whizz clocking 195 of our lovely English miles.
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Post by: coffee on 21 July 2019, 08:01:39 pm
Blimey!! you don't mess about do you? I'm normally bolloxed after an hour in the saddle  :lol 73 an'all!
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Post by: robbo on 21 July 2019, 09:39:35 pm
No doubt a day will come when it will be all a bit too much. Then I'll have to stay at home and talk to the mrs :lol . Pushing the bike back in the garage is the hardest job at the moment fortunately. Should be arranging a day trip to Cornwall within the next few weeks, if you fancy it. :thumbup
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Post by: coffee on 21 July 2019, 10:38:06 pm
OOOH!!with scones and jam and a nice blanket over our knees to keep out the cold. :lol
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Post by: steve 10562cc on 22 July 2019, 05:57:11 am
Surely the blanket will get tangled in the chain  :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: robbo on 22 July 2019, 08:19:44 am
Nah, no scones. Just a pasty and a pint in the Tamar Inn, chill out for an hour, then back on the bike and home. From south London it's less than 500 miles.
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Post by: coffee on 23 July 2019, 12:46:22 am
Nah, no scones. Just a pasty and a pint in the Tamar Inn, chill out for an hour, then back on the bike and home. From south London it's less than 500 miles.






500miles,just a small stretch of the legs ,when are you gonna do some decent distances? ;)
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Post by: coffee on 23 July 2019, 12:50:41 am
Surely the blanket will get tangled in the chain  :lol :lol :lol






I trap it with my hot water bottle and some octopus straps. :lol
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 23 July 2019, 09:26:46 am
Removed the rear wheel myself for the first time 😬😬
Had a new rear tyre to fit and was sick of paying the garage silly money to do it so figured it was about time I learnt to strip the wheel down myself.
Cleaned and regreased all the bearings, gave the swimgarm and chain a thorough deep clean, even degreased and polished my sprocket.

Also fitted the new air filter and gave the underside of the tank a quick wipe round and tidied up some of the wiring etc

All in all a productive (and rather bludy sweaty) few hours
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Post by: coffee on 23 July 2019, 07:01:29 pm
It can be a pig sometimes getting that caliper bracket with the slot in it right,I've found it easy sometimes and then a right swine the next. :evil
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 23 July 2019, 07:35:44 pm
It can be a pig sometimes getting that caliper bracket with the slot in it right,I've found it easy sometimes and then a right swine the next. :evil

Yep that definitely resulted in some swear words. Seems like a silly idea to me, surely it would make more sense to bolt it on?
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Post by: coffee on 24 July 2019, 12:33:10 am
yeah,or at least design it in a way you don't have to hope it doesn't move while you're getting the wheel in without three hands. :lol
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Post by: fazersharp on 24 July 2019, 09:20:44 am
yeah,or at least design it in a way you don't have to hope it doesn't move while you're getting the wheel in without three hands. :lol
I used a few pieces of thin wood to lift the wheel up to the exact height and just rolled the wheel into place. Still fiddly though. I wonder if that is why some people have found their spindle put in the wrong way around because that would make it a lot easier going through the bracket.
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Post by: dazza on 24 July 2019, 06:54:36 pm
Took the old girl out for its MOT ...... A new set of rear indicators and a legal size plate later, she passed with flying colours.


Rode it down there in shorts and T shirt which is something I never do and although I felt very vulnerable, in this heat it felt fantastic and very liberating. 8)


So, from now on.......Real bikers wear shorts and T shirts.  :D :b



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Post by: vinnyb on 24 July 2019, 07:50:34 pm
Took the old girl out for its MOT ...... A new set of rear indicators and a legal size plate later, she passed with flying colours.


Rode it down there in shorts and T shirt which is something I never do and although I felt very vulnerable, in this heat it felt fantastic and very liberating. 8)


So, from now on.......Real bikers wear shorts and T shirts.  :D :b


  Light the blue touch paper and retire to a safe distance. :lol
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Post by: agricola on 24 July 2019, 09:34:07 pm
Up on the lift, and checked every fastener, chain, tyres, liquids, then to the filling station for some of JETS finest, Donington Park tomorrow evening for some track action
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Post by: coffee on 25 July 2019, 12:36:51 am
Up on the lift, and checked every fastener, chain, tyres, liquids, then to the filling station for some of JETS finest, Donington Park tomorrow evening for some track action




Pictures if possible. :thumbup
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Post by: agricola on 26 July 2019, 07:04:01 pm
Up on the lift, and checked every fastener, chain, tyres, liquids, then to the filling station for some of JETS finest, Donington Park tomorrow evening for some track action




Pictures if possible. :thumbup


Does this work?


https://youtu.be/LVrLPIoL_Nc
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Post by: slappy on 26 July 2019, 10:06:09 pm
Up on the lift, and checked every fastener, chain, tyres, liquids, then to the filling station for some of JETS finest, Donington Park tomorrow evening for some track action




Pictures if possible. :thumbup


Does this work?


https://youtu.be/LVrLPIoL_Nc (https://youtu.be/LVrLPIoL_Nc)


Yes, looking and sounding good :thumbup
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Post by: agricola on 26 July 2019, 10:32:30 pm
Just need a way to clean the inside of my leathers now, absolutlely soaked in sweat. Anyone any cleaning tips?
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 26 July 2019, 11:18:03 pm
Just need a way to clean the inside of my leathers now, absolutlely soaked in sweat. Anyone any cleaning tips?
I just turn mine inside out then soak spray them with fabreeze... not perfect but does the job. I looked into dry cleaning once but it was about £50 😱😱
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Post by: Grahamm on 27 July 2019, 01:50:45 am
Just need a way to clean the inside of my leathers now, absolutlely soaked in sweat. Anyone any cleaning tips?

If they're that manky, your best bet is a specialist leather cleaning service.

You can do it yourself eg with saddle soap and then a conditioner, but they should have good quality cleaning products.

Whatever you do, don't use washing up liquid or regular detergents as they'll just strip out the natural oils in the leather. Similarly, never dry them on a radiator or near direct heat as that will cause the surface to crack and destroy the waterproofing :(
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Post by: darrsi on 27 July 2019, 10:33:43 am



I know it's risky, but if it's simply too damn hot, then.......





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Post by: coffee on 27 July 2019, 12:05:41 pm
Brilliant!! to old to give a shit. :smokin
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Post by: fazersharp on 27 July 2019, 12:42:31 pm
Brilliant!! to old to give a shit. :smokin
Correction - he clearly cares very much about his safety with his helmet and goggles  :lol   
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ogri48 on 27 July 2019, 04:28:50 pm

a while back I bought a new set of 016s, and promptly fitted the front, along with a triumph 90 degree valve. Then just as I was about to fit the rear, I hadta go to manchester, about a 500 mile round trip, mostly motorways so I left the old rear on. then I had to go to Newcastle. Again didn't want to square me new bridgestone so I left the old one on. another 500 mile round trip and I thought 'better get that new rear on'. that was about a month ago, done a few miles since and it will want mot'ing soon so I thought' right, I REALLY better change that tyre' :lol
Wanted to use the opportunity to fit an angled valve too. and check the rear pads, and tidy it all up....
Anyhoo, I cut the old tyre in half just before I removed it, partly to make it easier to get the bead in the middle of the well when levering it off, and partly to see just how thin they get when you dick around and dont change them when you should. the answer is very... :lol disc rotor screws were a bit of a bitch to say the least.

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Post by: ogri48 on 27 July 2019, 04:35:17 pm

so. fitted the valve and the new tyre, then took the rear caliper off. it was pretty shitty, and the pads had 1mm left! only the second time I can remember having to change a set of rears, I guess nowadays I use the back brake as well as the front  :o :o
cleaned up the rusty disc rotor bolts and caliper/torque arm bolts then heat/oil blacked them to stop it happening again. Used the 20/50 mineral oil I put in the harley coz it smells nice when its burning... ;)
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Post by: ogri48 on 27 July 2019, 04:39:34 pm

paint was peeling on the disc rotor but they are stainless, so wire brushed it all up and bolted it back together with me newly treated screws. looked 'andsome, especially with the angled valve. shoulda done that three years ago...
cleaned up everything else ready for assembly. new EBCs were a lot thicker than the old uns :eek
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Post by: ogri48 on 27 July 2019, 04:43:17 pm
wheel back in an caliper assembled and fitted with treated bolts. looks a helluva lot better. Degreased around the sprocket before cleaning her up completely. For 44k and fifteen years shes wearing well. I foccing love this bike...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 27 July 2019, 09:09:52 pm
Just need a way to clean the inside of my leathers now, absolutlely soaked in sweat. Anyone any cleaning tips?
I just turn mine inside out then soak spray them with fabreeze... not perfect but does the job. I looked into dry cleaning once but it was about £50 😱😱


The problem is that the labels say it cant be cleaned in any way. So, ive wiped all around the lining and the inside of the leather with a damp cloth and a drop of fabreze in it, same with the boots and gloves, let hem dry, then gave the insides a waft of antiperspirant/deoderant spray. Smells ok now. Ill saddle soap the outer tomorrow.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 27 July 2019, 10:40:42 pm
If I go out and get a bit hot I hang them outside under cover and let the air circulate up the trouser legs. But I have the luxury of choosing when I ride which along with choosing dry weather also includes choosing not too hot weather either. If I did not have that luxury I would have shitty leathers that I did not care for and some others that I woulkd       
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Post by: coffee on 28 July 2019, 01:21:18 am
wheel back in an caliper assembled and fitted with treated bolts. looks a helluva lot better. Degreased around the sprocket before cleaning her up completely. For 44k and fifteen years shes wearing well. I foccing love this bike...





You can tell,and a cracking job,looks a treat. :thumbup
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Post by: ogri48 on 28 July 2019, 12:34:11 pm
 Cheers dude :)  you gotta look after the ones you love, right? :D ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: coffee on 28 July 2019, 06:56:16 pm
 :thumbup yep,'cause one thing's for sure no one else will. :kiss
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 28 July 2019, 11:24:55 pm
Had a strange feeling from the back wheel of the 1000 over the last few weeks. Felt a bit like going over a pebble mid corner, nothing excessive, but starting getting worse in the last few 100 miles, as if the back was going to slide, especially two up.
Quick check of the rear end, but nothing obviously wrong, removed caliper and wheel bearings felt fine, Removed link arm nothing wrong there, checked the top shock spherical bearing fine (S1000RR Shock) as the link arm was off, no side play just the normal up down bit of the spherical bearing, checked swinging arm, it was fine, removed the wheel, right side bearing had a little bit of play, sprocket bearing no play, took off the sprocket hub found a bit of play in the needle roller bearing. Pulled out the axel and put it in part way from the left to check the needle bearing on its own, quite a lot of play in the needle bearing compared to the right side roller bearing using the same method, but no play in the sprocket carrier bearing.

Decided to order a full set of rear bearings, collar and seals from Marksmans Bearings. Take note, the Collar for the needle bearing has to be ordered separately.

Arrived Thursday and decided to fit them Friday. Removal was going fine, seal out circlip off,  roller bearing out, but what a pain in the arse of a job trying to get the needle bearing out  :rolleyes . We eventually had to use a dremel to cut it (carefully) before we could get it out, sprocket carrier bearing was easy to remove..
All bearings pushed back in, circlip in and seals in. Wheel back on. Out for a spin total transformation, no more weird movements from the rear. :woot

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: coffee on 29 July 2019, 12:54:16 am
That lot would have cost a tidy penny at a shop,good job you can use the tools,ay? :thumbup
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Post by: robbo on 29 July 2019, 09:55:47 pm
Rode back from Scarborough. Started off in the rain. Tried to make a bit more of a ride out of it, as just A1'd it on the way up as time was tight. A few good B roads south of the A64, were quite enjoyable considering the wet conditions. The roads had dried out a bit before the Humber Bridge, and the temperature noticeably rose as we got south. One of my pals has recently moved to Norfolk, so in no time at all, he was peeling off east, as we went west to Peterborough and the A1 and boredom. A cross country whizz to Buntingford, livened things up a bit, before the M11/M25 superslabs got us back dahn sarf. Drying the tent out will be tomorrows first job.
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Post by: robbo on 04 August 2019, 01:46:14 pm
Another good breakfast whizz around Kent,Surrey and Sussex. Nice usual early start at 7:30. A quick fuel top up for the 996, R1 and Gixer at Seaford, before making our way over to the 1066 caff on the A21. The old Ogri caff that became Wessons, looked well shut, so will cross that one off the list. Had the healthy option breakfast as need to squeeze into my new leather jacket. A good ride back home via Yalding,7 mile lane and Brands Hatch, causing another 163 miles to be racked up by the mighty thou. Might have to dig out the Triumph to save the Faze's tyres, for a trip to the Bol d'Or in late September.
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Post by: robbo on 16 August 2019, 09:54:51 am
Had a pleasant whizz down to Eastbourne yesterday, for the first day of the airshow weekend. Weather looks decidedly dodgy for the other three days. Got parked up nice and early on the front, before seeking out somewhere for breakfast. Lovely sunny day if a bit breezy, but not enough to deter the stunt parachutists and wing walkers. However too windy for the Battle of Britain Flight to take off, and the Sea Fury had mechanical issues, so didn't see that either. They were the only two flypasts I was really bothered about. If it wasn't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all.
However the journey home made up for that as once clear of Eastbourne, the A22 was quite clear, allowing me to get a wriggle on, before a hoon across the Ashdown Forest got me home in time for tea.
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Post by: YamFazFan on 19 August 2019, 04:19:20 pm
MOT & service. Passed with no issues :) .
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Post by: red98 on 20 August 2019, 10:07:08 am
day off today .up early and out on the bike for a 60 mile bimble to loomies for breakfast .think thats the first time  ive only seen one bike here....
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Post by: red98 on 20 August 2019, 10:29:52 am
that was a nice breakfast   :thumbup   iam out for the day so going to jump on the A272 and head west to winchester and then south to the new forest..beautiful day with not a cloud in the sky....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tex on 20 August 2019, 11:45:13 am
Rode back from Scarborough. Started off in the rain. Tried to make a bit more of a ride out of it, as just A1'd it on the way up as time was tight. A few good B roads south of the A64, were quite enjoyable considering the wet conditions. The roads had dried out a bit before the Humber Bridge, and the temperature noticeably rose as we got south. One of my pals has recently moved to Norfolk, so in no time at all, he was peeling off east, as we went west to Peterborough and the A1 and boredom. A cross country whizz to Buntingford, livened things up a bit, before the M11/M25 superslabs got us back dahn sarf. Drying the tent out will be tomorrows first job.




  A 507 by any chance, great road
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Post by: robbo on 20 August 2019, 01:21:34 pm
 :thumbup Correcto. Went that way going but had just started raining when we got to Buntingford, which spoilt things somewhat, so was glad of the good weather on our return, in an attempt to do it justice.
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Post by: red98 on 20 August 2019, 10:30:16 pm
that was a nice breakfast   :thumbup   iam out for the day so going to jump on the A272 and head west to winchester and then south to the new forest..beautiful day with not a cloud in the sky....








A272 was as good as ever ,got to winchester and then went south and ended up on portland bill ,sat there for a while taking in the view and eating ice cream , then a quick stop at durdle door before going onto poole for bike night and fish and chips ,had about 90 mins wandering around before blasting home , got in at 9.45pm ,left home this morning at 8 am so a good days riding....just what the doctor ordered  :)
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Post by: red98 on 20 August 2019, 10:32:53 pm
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Post by: agricola on 24 August 2019, 10:32:18 am
Yestrday actually, but  spent a couple of hours riding around the Lincs Wolds, then cos the coast was within spitting distance, popped into Mabelthorpe for  refreshments. Lovely weather, day ruined only by the long ride back home on the A46.
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Post by: robbo on 27 August 2019, 08:20:54 pm
Nice day to have been out, for sure  :thumbup .
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Post by: agricola on 29 August 2019, 02:30:56 pm
Quick wash and blow dry for the bike, then checked all reachable fasteners etc, oil and water, lights, tyres, then off out for a 20 mile jolly just to check alls running fine. Start to get my gear together for the road bike day at Donington on Monday. None of this tyre warmer/spare wheels/tyres/tripping over cables, just blokes like me on trying to have a good time. Love it, you get a good mix of bikes on these
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Post by: agricola on 03 September 2019, 10:36:33 pm
Donington Park, road bikes only trackday. Smashing day, some super bikes. Thats it for this year I think
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Post by: agricola on 03 September 2019, 10:37:38 pm
another pic
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Post by: robbo on 04 September 2019, 08:50:36 am
Good action pics :thumbup . Fresh MOT for me, then an oil and filter change, ready for France in two weeks time.
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 04 September 2019, 06:48:33 pm
Realised I was 3 days out of MOT 😱😱😱

So quick scarper down to my mechys place, a bit of begging and a bacon butty later ....all done and dusted for another year

Flew through without any advisories as usual 😎
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Post by: agricola on 06 September 2019, 11:41:12 am
Donington Park, road bikes only trackday. Smashing day, some super bikes. Thats it for this year I think


Hmmm. Gave the bike a once over yesterday fastener check etc to make sure alls ok. I had a moment at the Melbourne Loop on Monday where the rear slipped out, and looking at the fairing and the photos, I reckon the fairing was heavily in contact with the tarmac, which may have caused the rear to lift from the surface. In fact, acting like a pivot and removing weight from the rear. Does that sound a reasonable theory? The wear strips I added to the fairing to stop me wearing the holes bigger are heavily worn.
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Post by: coffee on 07 September 2019, 04:55:30 pm
Got some "Grip Puppies" off Busters,look a little bit "big" but really do stop the vibes through the bars. :thumbup in hindsight I suppose I could have put my original bar ends back on but I like the Renthal ones,just a bit to light,hence the vibes.
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Post by: Red Ceri on 07 September 2019, 07:29:03 pm
Got the might Thou through another MoT , took it to a different shop this year and had an advisory for a noisy exhaust, first time since I put it on about 8 years ago.
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Post by: fazersharp on 07 September 2019, 09:07:41 pm
Got the might Thou through another MoT , took it to a different shop this year and had an advisory for a noisy exhaust, first time since I put it on about 8 years ago.
Your last 8 years past tester was def  :lol

 
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Post by: darrsi on 08 September 2019, 12:11:46 am
Got the might Thou through another MoT , took it to a different shop this year and had an advisory for a noisy exhaust, first time since I put it on about 8 years ago.
Your last 8 years past tester was def  :lol


Def what?  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 08 September 2019, 11:20:08 am
Got the might Thou through another MoT , took it to a different shop this year and had an advisory for a noisy exhaust, first time since I put it on about 8 years ago.
Your last 8 years past tester was def 


Def what?  :lol
:lol definitely hard of hearing.
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Post by: unfazed on 11 September 2019, 08:57:17 pm
Just back from a week in France on the 600, decided to take the 1000 for a spirited run  :D . Bike out ignition on fired it up and then it died, Oh! hit the starter button again Nothing, looked at the dash all dead.   Ignition off, ignition on nothing. :'( Think it was pissed off because I took the 600 instead of it to France  :evil :lol
Seat off check the backup fuse and had power there, which ruled out the main fuse.
Only thing that could take out everything was the ignition switch or the connectors to it.
Tank lifted up and propped,  Ignition on fiddled with the two pole main connector, everything lights up.  :) Problem obviously corrosion or break in the vicinity and since pulling/pushing the wires on either side of the connector had no effect, it was most likely corrosion. Out the tools, disconnected the positive battery lead and removed the 4 connectors from the plug and socket. Yep sure enough corrosion and one slightly loose connector.30 minutes later all cleaned, tightened and coated with Dielectric Grease. All back together, battery lead reconnected, ignition on,  all working.  :woot Rang a friend, fired it up and away for a Costa Coffee. Two hours later back home grinning from ear to ear :lol
I love my Fazers :D
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Post by: robbo on 19 September 2019, 07:14:00 am
On my way to this weekends Bol d'Or. 627 miles on the old girl yesterday, the D906 being the reward for many hundred miles of slog. Price of petrol in France now is ridiculous, especially with a poor exchange rate.
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Post by: Don71uk on 19 September 2019, 09:27:27 am
Back from a 1600 mile trip to Scotland.
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Post by: agricola on 20 September 2019, 07:42:29 pm
Smashing ride out this morning around the Derbyshire Dales, stopped for breakfast and coffee, then rode home. Nipped out in the pm down to daughters stable yard, only to feel the rear slide out left and right from under me. Stopped and found the tyre had split.




(https://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/raybarker/20190920_1128261.jpg) (https://s1104.photobucket.com/user/raybarker/media/20190920_1128261.jpg.html)
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Post by: agricola on 20 September 2019, 07:43:32 pm
(https://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/raybarker/20190920_1628401.jpg) (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/raybarker/media/20190920_1628401.jpg.html)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 20 September 2019, 08:11:43 pm
Wow! Looks like you had a lucky escape there.

Was there damage from something that could have caused the split, or did the carcass itself fail?

Check the DOT date (https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/tyres-advices/dot) on the side, if the last two digits are 14 or below, the tyre was out of date and needed replacing. (If it was only recently put on, someone sold you a dangerous old one!)
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Post by: agricola on 20 September 2019, 08:17:38 pm
New tyre was fitted last february, 2018 made. Its took me around Donington Park 5 times this year with no signs of any damage. Failed today doing 20 mph
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Post by: fazersharp on 20 September 2019, 11:44:39 pm
That's all very interesting, could it be from riding a tyre on a track that is designed for the road, all be it on a track with a rider who is accustomed to a track rather than me on a road tyre who has never been on a track and then rides s on a track = the tyre would not no the dfferece 
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Post by: Grahamm on 21 September 2019, 01:15:56 am
The tyre doesn't look excessively worn (there's still plenty of tread) and if it's a Z-Rated tyre it's good for up to 150mph, so I shouldn't have thought that would be an issue.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 21 September 2019, 08:08:53 am
Smashing ride out this morning around the Derbyshire Dales, stopped for breakfast and coffee, then rode home. Nipped out in the pm down to daughters stable yard, only to feel the rear slide out left and right from under me. Stopped and found the tyre had split.




(https://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h325/raybarker/20190920_1128261.jpg) (https://s1104.photobucket.com/user/raybarker/media/20190920_1128261.jpg.html)


Is your phone set to Macro Mode, or even Yeti/Loch Ness Monster Mode, as those photos quite obviously aren't right are they?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 21 September 2019, 08:36:28 am
Is your phone set to Yeti/Loch Ness Monster Mode, as those photos quite obviously aren't right are they?
:lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 21 September 2019, 05:08:58 pm
The tyre was Z rated, Bstone BT023, less than a thousand miles on it, most at Donington Park. I rarely break speed limits on the roads

The photos are fine on the phone/pc, I suspect its Photobucket trying to get money from my pockets for being over their storage limit. The files are too large to copy straight in from the pc.

Looking around for a new tyre last night, up pops a box asking me if I want to insure the new tyre, I think it was about £3.50 for a year. Does anyone bother with that?
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 21 September 2019, 05:52:14 pm
The tyre was Z rated, Bstone BT023, less than a thousand miles on it, most at Donington Park. I rarely break speed limits on the roads

The photos are fine on the phone/pc, I suspect its Photobucket trying to get money from my pockets for being over their storage limit. The files are too large to copy straight in from the pc.

Looking around for a new tyre last night, up pops a box asking me if I want to insure the new tyre, I think it was about £3.50 for a year. Does anyone bother with that?


Cant say I've ever heard of tyre insurance? Depends what it covers 🤔
To be honest you have to ask yourself how many times its happened to you in the years you've been riding? I personally have never even had a puncture so I wouldnt really bother

As for tyres www.bikespeeduk.com (http://www.bikespeeduk.com) have some good end of season deals
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Post by: agricola on 21 September 2019, 06:00:44 pm
Tried resizing. Ah good, that seems to have done the trick
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Post by: agricola on 21 September 2019, 06:05:03 pm
The tyre was Z rated, Bstone BT023, less than a thousand miles on it, most at Donington Park. I rarely break speed limits on the roads

The photos are fine on the phone/pc, I suspect its Photobucket trying to get money from my pockets for being over their storage limit. The files are too large to copy straight in from the pc.

Looking around for a new tyre last night, up pops a box asking me if I want to insure the new tyre, I think it was about £3.50 for a year. Does anyone bother with that?


Cant say I've ever heard of tyre insurance? Depends what it covers 🤔
To be honest you have to ask yourself how many times its happened to you in the years you've been riding? I personally have never even had a puncture so I wouldnt really bother

As for tyres [url=http://www.bikespeeduk.com]www.bikespeeduk.com[/url] ([url]http://www.bikespeeduk.com[/url]) have some good end of season deals



Said it covered punctures/blowouts/vandalism. Id need to read the small print before i ever commited, punctures are rare, think I had one on the cruiser some years ago. When the old one is off, Im going to give it a real good look over to try to determine the fault
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Post by: agricola on 21 September 2019, 06:11:08 pm
The tyre was Z rated, Bstone BT023, less than a thousand miles on it, most at Donington Park. I rarely break speed limits on the roads

The photos are fine on the phone/pc, I suspect its Photobucket trying to get money from my pockets for being over their storage limit. The files are too large to copy straight in from the pc.

Looking around for a new tyre last night, up pops a box asking me if I want to insure the new tyre, I think it was about £3.50 for a year. Does anyone bother with that?


Cant say I've ever heard of tyre insurance? Depends what it covers 🤔
To be honest you have to ask yourself how many times its happened to you in the years you've been riding? I personally have never even had a puncture so I wouldnt really bother

As for tyres [url=http://www.bikespeeduk.com]www.bikespeeduk.com[/url] ([url]http://www.bikespeeduk.com[/url]) have some good end of season deals



Nah, Bikespeed are based in Scotland, Ill spend my money in England
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 23 September 2019, 06:24:49 am
The tyre was Z rated, Bstone BT023, less than a thousand miles on it, most at Donington Park. I rarely break speed limits on the roads

The photos are fine on the phone/pc, I suspect its Photobucket trying to get money from my pockets for being over their storage limit. The files are too large to copy straight in from the pc.

Looking around for a new tyre last night, up pops a box asking me if I want to insure the new tyre, I think it was about £3.50 for a year. Does anyone bother with that?


IF the small print is all good then surely £3.50 a year is an amazing deal isn't it? Does sound too good to be true though.
I always get my tyres from Oponeo now, then get my mechanic to fit them on a loose wheel that i've removed and i always save money compared to riding into a shop and buying/fitting on site.
There's normally 2 prices, the cheaper one takes 2 or 3 days longer for delivery, but it'll still only be about a week or so before it gets to you. 
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Post by: agricola on 23 September 2019, 07:06:47 pm
The tyre was Z rated, Bstone BT023, less than a thousand miles on it, most at Donington Park. I rarely break speed limits on the roads

The photos are fine on the phone/pc, I suspect its Photobucket trying to get money from my pockets for being over their storage limit. The files are too large to copy straight in from the pc.

Looking around for a new tyre last night, up pops a box asking me if I want to insure the new tyre, I think it was about £3.50 for a year. Does anyone bother with that?


IF the small print is all good then surely £3.50 a year is an amazing deal isn't it? Does sound too good to be true though.


I only saw the offer on the Tyreleader site, no others. On the face of it, it does seem to be a reasonable deal, but i never read the small print as the site wasnt working correclty, so I bought a new BT023 from elsewhere
I always get my tyres from Oponeo now, then get my mechanic to fit them on a loose wheel that i've removed and i always save money compared to riding into a shop and buying/fitting on site.
There's normally 2 prices, the cheaper one takes 2 or 3 days longer for delivery, but it'll still only be about a week or so before it gets to you.
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Post by: darrsi on 23 September 2019, 09:26:20 pm
If you Google tyre insurance it doesn't really make pleasant reading.
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Post by: BBROWN1664 on 29 September 2019, 02:43:54 pm
The gold fazer is coming together.

Givi Rack and box fitted today.
Stainless brake hoses fitted today. Still need to bleed them once the Mrs gets home.
Optimiser cable fitted today
Heated Grips fitted today.
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Post by: unfazed on 30 September 2019, 02:30:49 pm
 :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: darrsi on 30 September 2019, 03:15:22 pm
:'( :'( :'(


I went to wheel the bike out of the garage this morning and it felt heavy.
There was a screw in the rear tyre, and totally flat.
Plugged it for now, and checked it at lunch time and there's no leaks.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 30 September 2019, 05:49:08 pm
:'( :'( :'(
I went to wheel the bike out of the garage this morning and it felt heavy.
There was a screw in the rear tyre, and totally flat.
Plugged it for now, and checked it at lunch time and there's no leaks.
Pumped it pushed it out of the garage pushed out the 600, pushed the 1000 back in and went off on the 600 to watch a car rally. :D
Tyre is only 600 miles old, will take it off later and use a mushroom patch to fix it permanently.
I think the 1000 is still pissed at me for not taking it to France :lol
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Post by: Grahamm on 30 September 2019, 06:29:26 pm
Plugged it for now, and checked it at lunch time and there's no leaks.

It's still worth getting it checked properly, there may be damage inside the carcass that you don't know about.
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Post by: steve 10562cc on 01 October 2019, 03:05:16 pm
Fitted FZ1 with a genuine Yam comfort seat I scored on fleebay it doesn't look much different to the original oak plank they come with. Time and a  decent long ride will tell. 
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Post by: unfazed on 01 October 2019, 03:14:49 pm
Mushroomed it, now to rebalance it and put it back on.
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Post by: coffee on 01 October 2019, 09:48:11 pm
Fitted FZ1 with a genuine Yam comfort seat I scored on fleebay it doesn't look much different to the original oak plank they come with. Time and a  decent long ride will tell.





If this is the same as mine [with the FZ1] motif on the front,I've found it's a fair bit thicker, on a short run there's not much in it,but on a longer run I find it's better and it doesn't hold your thighs out 'cause it's narrower,if that makes any sense. :)
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Post by: steve 10562cc on 02 October 2019, 05:51:58 am
Yes it is, it's got the motif on the front it seems thicker and the padding feels better quality and more supportive. What I can't work out why they didn't fit this seat a standard other than blatant money making greed.
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Post by: coffee on 02 October 2019, 08:59:52 pm
I know ,it's just the same with a lot of factory extras,you pay a fortune for the bike and then they rip you off with stuff they should have put on in the first place, they call it originality but that's bullshit,nobody would prefer the std stuff over the custom, and it's ten times worse if you own a Harley!! fucks sake! there's nothing left of the original bike after a couple of years! :lol
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Post by: steve 10562cc on 03 October 2019, 06:06:35 am
Harley's are a way of life I was told after I test rode one (not for me) not impressed.
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Post by: coffee on 03 October 2019, 11:57:59 pm
I had a go on a 1200 Sportster a while ago now,it had slash cuts on and it was set up tracker style,I was away ages ! I didn't want to get off it,the sound and riding position were just perfect for me and I would have done a deal with him for my gen 2 in an instant ,he didn't want to know and looking back I'm kind of glad ,I know they're agricultural and heavy but I'll never forget my ride on that one. :thumbup
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Post by: steve 10562cc on 04 October 2019, 06:38:44 am
1200 Sportster was an agriculture tractor the comment the Harley dealer said "it's away of life" was made after I said "it don't go, it won't stop, and won't go round f***ing corners" and I was trying to be polite. Only test rode one because I thought at 60 I was old enough for one I'm never going to be that old.
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Post by: fazersharp on 04 October 2019, 11:35:41 am
1200 Sportster was an agriculture tractor I said "it don't go, it won't stop, and won't go round f***ing corners". Only test rode one because I thought at 60 I was old enough for one I'm never going to be that old.
:rollin :thumbup
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Post by: coffee on 05 October 2019, 06:02:33 pm
1200 Sportster was an agriculture tractor I said "it don't go, it won't stop, and won't go round f***ing corners". Only test rode one because I thought at 60 I was old enough for one I'm never going to be that old.
:rollin :thumbup
 




'ckin hell,Steve,why don't you tell it like it is ? :lol
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Post by: steve 10562cc on 05 October 2019, 07:43:50 pm
Yeah the Harley dealer was impressed to, my mother told me never tell a lie.
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 05 October 2019, 08:24:38 pm
Only Harley I ever tried was a 1800cc 'slim' (ironic name) and it was a right bag if spanners. Was such on odd feeling to open the accelerator and then have to wait for it to actually move
Told the guy when I got back that if it had been the first bike I'd ever ridden then I doubt I would have ever got back on one
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Post by: robbo on 25 October 2019, 02:51:35 pm
Early start this morning, for a trip up to MCT in Suffolk to have Darren work his magic on the front end. Managed to catch the bushes before they started to do some damage, so new bushes, seals, dust seals, springs and fluid were duly installed in next to no time.
After putting a fair sized dent in my credit card, it was back on the mind numbing A14/A12 and home for a late lunch. Hopefully it stays dry for Sunday, so I can get out and appreciate his work.
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Post by: Dynspud on 25 October 2019, 04:48:10 pm
Money well spent Robbo.
Darren did mine not so long ago and it was remarkable the difference it made.
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Post by: robbo on 25 October 2019, 08:37:40 pm
Yeah Dynspud, I remember you posting when he did yours. Couldn't believe how easy he makes it look  and how quick he works. Will get him to do my Ohlins rear shock next spring. :thumbup
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Post by: Dynspud on 26 October 2019, 11:39:25 am
He is pretty goddamn good at it isn't he??!!
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Post by: robbo on 26 October 2019, 04:27:35 pm
Darren's THE MAN :thumbup
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Post by: coffee on 30 October 2019, 07:06:40 pm
After a few frozen mornings I decided to put the bike away for the winter,I'm solely a fair weather rider these days so unless I get a cheap workhorse that'll be me done on 2 wheels for a fair few weeks.I spent an afternoon giving it the old AC50 treatment but to be fair because I don't use it in the rain it wasn't to bad at all,it took me longer to clean the exhausts than the rest put together,still,it was well worth it ,got it on a trickle so apart from cracking it up a couple of times that'll be it 'till I suppose March,unless we have a really mild winter,can't see it though. :'(
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Post by: red98 on 09 November 2019, 09:31:28 am
yep....weathers changing now COFFEE.....MOT 10.00 this morning for my 600 ,on possibly the coldest morning so far this year  :\ ..


still only just over a mile to the MOT MAN so will put on a few layers , grow some balls and get the job done......
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Post by: YamFazFan on 09 November 2019, 11:55:57 am
Tanked up with Esso's dearest, fuel stabiliser in, sheets on, battery off and on charge.

The gritters are out in force around this way now :'(
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Post by: red98 on 09 November 2019, 12:10:11 pm
yep....weathers changing now COFFEE.....MOT 10.00 this morning for my 600 ,on possibly the coldest morning so far this year  :\ ..


still only just over a mile to the MOT MAN so will put on a few layers , grow some balls and get the job done......














MOT passed no advisories  :thumbup ........and as expected it was cold ,did`nt help things by going for a little bimble after the test  :rolleyes ......YAMFAZFAN...yep , spotted the first gritter on the way home last night ,will have to give the old girl a wash down after todays bimble....
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Post by: YamFazFan on 09 November 2019, 01:35:27 pm
MOT passed no advisories  :thumbup
Nice one :woot
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Post by: coffee on 09 November 2019, 04:55:16 pm
     Red,   as Sarge would say on "Hill st blues" hey,lets be careful out there !
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Post by: red98 on 09 November 2019, 07:27:14 pm
     Red,   as Sarge would say on "Hill st blues" hey,lets be careful out there !












too bl**dy right mr coffee....sure was slippy out there this morning ,to all you year round foccers out there.......RIDE SAFE this winter   :thumbup
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Post by: ogri48 on 09 November 2019, 08:04:33 pm
will do. me an Dave (dynspud) will make our weekly meet at the steel horse on the fazers unless its ridiculous. XJR13 is away for the winter now, i'll persevere with the evo for a few weeks morehopefully.
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Post by: Grahamm on 17 November 2019, 06:52:14 pm
Went out on a Group Ride today, nice weather, although a bit chilly, but my heated gloves and base layers did a good job keeping me toasty.

Unfortunately, at some point into the ride, my indicators failed! This problem has happened a few times because the alarm has failed to "release" control of the flashers, and a quick "switch off, switch on again" usually sorts it.

This time that didn't work, meaning I had to resort to actual hand signals!!!

So at the stop I took the left side pod off pushed all the connectors back in and give the alarm a thump for good measure and they started working again :)

When I got home, I had to give the bike a damn good wash and recoat with ACF 50 because of all the spray and crap from the roads!

Ah well, it was a nice ride.
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Post by: F4celess on 27 November 2019, 04:05:21 pm
After a few frozen mornings I decided to put the bike away for the winter,I'm solely a fair weather rider these days so unless I get a cheap workhorse that'll be me done on 2 wheels for a fair few weeks.I spent an afternoon giving it the old AC50 treatment but to be fair because I don't use it in the rain ....

Might as well hibernate FOC-U for the winter! Appears to be a "fair weather riders only, with no shame" kinda club!  :lol  :b

My bike is actually off the road for a few mont... weeks. :) , no better time with all this rain! Service items - New air filter, fuel filter, oil etc etc.
Plus not overly happy with the Twin round headlights (Not Dominator, but Speed Triple style) so stripped that all off, tidying up the loom, also planning to fit a Gipro gear indicator.  8)
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Post by: coffee on 27 November 2019, 05:17:22 pm
I think it's got a fair bit to do with the average age of the members on here,if it were say a BMW GS site there'd probably be a lot more members biking through the autumn/winter,but Fazer owners seem to be more of the type to use their bikes for pleasure/hobby in the latter years of their riding career ,IMO. ;)  I'm not saying for a minute the site's full of geriatrics,far from it,it's just that since I've been on here I get the impression the majority of members are middle aged +.
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Post by: vinnyb on 27 November 2019, 05:51:41 pm
I think it's got a fair bit to do with the average age of the members on here,if it were say a BMW GS site there'd probably be a lot more members biking through the autumn/winter,but Fazer owners seem to be more of the type to use their bikes for pleasure/hobby in the latter years of their riding career ,IMO. ;)  I'm not saying for a minute the site's full of geriatrics,far from it,it's just that since I've been on here I get the impression the majority of members are middle aged +.

Thanks for that Coffee :thumbup
 I don't understand why those who choose to ride through the winter, feel that those of us who choose not to should feel ashamed for it.
 I spend a fortune a year to keep a car on the road so when the weather's shit, I'll use it rather than the bike.
   I'm sure most of us, who only use our bikes when the weather's reasonable, have done our share of winter riding, I know I have. I started riding in the early 80's when there were no heated grips or clothing, no goretex or technical windproof layers and tyres were nothing like they are today, not to mention ABS, traction control and rider modes. And we had things like frost and snow in those days too. So we know what it's like to be cold and miserable on a bike and choose not to be. And of course and probably more importantly, however well you try to look after it, a bike will always look worse coming out of winter than it did going in.
 
     
 
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Post by: robbo on 27 November 2019, 09:36:40 pm
Fazer's in bits at the moment. Checked the valve clearances today, then the generator cover will get resprayed, before getting the wheels powder coated. Meanwhile new discs and pads are on order for my Triumph winter bike. Hopefully they'll arrive in time for Sunday's childrens hospital toy run. Have always had some sort of winter hack bike. Just a shame my old Speed Triple has had to be relegated to this task, but needs must.
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Post by: F4celess on 28 November 2019, 09:34:41 am
Quote from: vinnyb
Thanks for that Coffee :thumbup
 I don't understand why those who choose to ride through the winter, feel that those of us who choose not to should feel ashamed for it.
 I spend a fortune a year to keep a car on the road so when the weather's shit, I'll use it rather than the bike.
 ...

The "no shame" reference was taken from someone's signature (in jest / a subtle joke), wasn't a blanket statement or meant to be offensive.

Given the option, I'd also prefer to be in the car when walking out of the door, when its pouring with rain outside (or a heavy soaking of surface water on the roads). Not pleasant venturing on a bike in such conditions (especially on a Bike we've put a lot of love, money, plus time into).

A scooter with all the fairings would be fun (as a winter hack). Twist and go. A large fat padded seat and comfortable seated position, legs and body generally shielded from any water spray. :) While the Fazer is tucked up, nice and dry, for a well deserved break.

Already noticing a lot more congestion when the weathers poor. Alot more traffic queues and longer drives to work in the car in general.  :rolleyes
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Post by: fazersharp on 29 November 2019, 11:48:51 am

 I don't understand why those who choose to ride through the winter, feel that those of us who choose not to should feel ashamed for it.
 I spend a fortune a year to keep a car on the road so when the weather's shit, I'll use it rather than the bike.
   I'm sure most of us, who only use our bikes when the weather's reasonable, have done our share of winter riding, I know I have. I started riding in the early 80's when there were no heated grips or clothing, no goretex or technical windproof layers and tyres were nothing like they are today, not to mention ABS, traction control and rider modes. And we had things like frost and snow in those days too. So we know what it's like to be cold and miserable on a bike and choose not to be. And of course and probably more importantly, however well you try to look after it, a bike will always look worse coming out of winter than it did going in.
         
I am the no shame signature guy !.You have summed it up perfectly for me vinnyb. Just like you started riding early 80s and had no choice of a car for 4 years. Fast forward to today and the bike is for fun and it aint no fun in the rain.
But I don't consider myself as a "fair weather rider" because I will happily ride in the winter so long as it is not wet - or damp! or a layer of salt on the road.
As for the statement "  impression the majority of members are middle aged" I wonder if that has something to do with how long Fazer owners keep their bike for. I have had my bike almost 20 years, when I joined this forum I was not middle aged  :lol .

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Post by: coffee on 29 November 2019, 05:01:53 pm
I'm so glad I didn't offend anyone with that "middle aged" remark,it certainly wasn't the intention.I think that experienced bikers no matter how old they are will be reluctant to take their pride and joy out in rough weather when through no fault of their own can easily end up with a slow skid at best and at worst an off which will almost certainly end up costing a few bob.Up until last year I would put whatever big bike I had at the time away for the winter and get my trusty CG 125 out and as if to prove anything one way or another for the last 6years I was brought off or fell off that bike every winter at least once a year.It really did crash well,only once did I have to get it picked up! but if I did have to use the big 'un for whatever reason I was really on edge,no fun at all. :groan
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 30 November 2019, 10:47:14 am
I was brought off or fell off that bike every winter at least once a year.It really did crash well,
And the FOC quote of the year goes to -------------- :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Post by: coffee on 30 November 2019, 04:38:53 pm
Ever said or wrote something you wish you'd have said differently? :oops
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Post by: unfazed on 30 November 2019, 05:30:45 pm
I'm so glad I didn't offend anyone with that "middle aged" remark,it certainly wasn't the intention.I think that experienced bikers no matter how old they are will be reluctant to take their pride and joy out in rough weather when through no fault of their own can easily end up with a slow skid at best and at worst an off which will almost certainly end up costing a few bob.Up until last year I would put whatever big bike I had at the time away for the winter and get my trusty CG 125 out and as if to prove anything one way or another for the last 6years I was brought off or fell off that bike every winter at least once a year.It really did crash well,only once did I have to get it picked up! but if I did have to use the big 'un for whatever reason I was really on edge,no fun at all. :groan
Middle age is a state of mind instilled on people by health services and governments, it is highly  likely you didn't offend anybody as most of us who are over sixty in years are really sixty something going on thirty something  :finger :rollin
I was never bothered by when people ride their bike/s as long as they enjoy it when they do ride them.
I ride all year round on the Fazers or Serow, but since I retired a year ago I do not need to ride on frosty icy, snowy days, (quite enjoy riding in snow though).
My biggest problem is if I don't ride the bike at least once a week it just does not feel right.
When I was working those who did not ride a bike to work as I did could never understand why I always arrived to work smiling, but anyone who rides a bike knows why  :lol
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Post by: coffee on 01 December 2019, 08:23:05 pm
That's bang on right there,non bikers just don't get it,at the last place I worked they really thought I was stupid turning up in the pissing rain on the bike when I had a small car at the time.They just seem to think it's just another form of transport and I suppose if you've never had anything to do with bikes it's hard to see why you would choose to brave the elements day in day out,out of choice.
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Post by: ullukk on 02 January 2020, 08:28:48 pm
Treated mine to a new clutch cable today, thought i'd take it around the block just to make sure it was alright, ended up a 150 mile ride over the moors to Whitby and back home, just for the record iv'e hardly used the old fazer in the last five years or so, so today's unexpected ride was a very pleasant one indeed, i'd almost forgot what a nice bike they are to ride, i'd forgot how quick they are as well!!, well certainly a lot quicker than my current steed, xt 660z, no overtaking planning needed today on the fazer :) , it clocked over 88k on the odometer as well, its give me the inspiration to get to the landmark 100k mark, here's to the next 12k!!, i'll have to up my yearly average mileage on it mind or else i'll never get there.   
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Post by: robbo on 10 January 2020, 05:24:32 pm
Fazer's back together, finally. Whilst the cam cover was off for the valve clearance check, I had that and the generator cover powder coated. However I forgot to remove the cam chain rubbing block thingy, from inside the cam cover, which melted off in the oven. Been waiting a few weeks for my local Yam dealer to get one in. That was a 22 quid mistake. Up and running this afternoon, so next job is wheels off, and providing the disc bolts come out ok, they'll be off to be  powder coated next week.
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Post by: Trebus on 10 January 2020, 05:39:15 pm
Normally a bit of heat on the disc bolts will ease removal. And an Allen socket on a crack bar to give them a good whack!
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Post by: coffee on 10 January 2020, 06:53:11 pm
After years of using an old battery trickle charger and every now and then catching the clips and ripping them off I treated myself to an Oxford Optimiser 888 which comes with a lead and waterproof cap that you connect to the battery and then cable tie to the frame and just plug it in when you need to charge the battery,should have done it yonks ago. :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ogri48 on 10 January 2020, 07:20:21 pm
im still useing the fazer and the fatty at least once a week, but at sixty years old now I aint got the time to wait for spring lol. Also ive got heated grips on all the bikes and a gerbing heated underjacket. Biggest issue this time of year is making sure I get home with enough daylight to wash the bike.
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Post by: mtread on 10 January 2020, 07:48:29 pm
Quote
After years of using an old battery trickle charger and every now and then catching the clips and ripping them off I treated myself to an Oxford Optimiser 888 which comes with a lead and waterproof cap that you connect to the battery and then cable tie to the frame and just plug it in when you need to charge the battery,should have done it yonks ago.

Yep, and it also gives you a useful power outlet. I've got a tyre pump with the same connector.
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Post by: robbo on 10 January 2020, 09:19:03 pm
Quote
After years of using an old battery trickle charger and every now and then catching the clips and ripping them off I treated myself to an Oxford Optimiser 888 which comes with a lead and waterproof cap that you connect to the battery and then cable tie to the frame and just plug it in when you need to charge the battery,should have done it yonks ago.

Yep, and it also gives you a useful power outlet. I've got a tyre pump with the same connector.

+1 :thumbup
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Post by: Grahamm on 10 January 2020, 11:21:51 pm
Yep, and it also gives you a useful power outlet. I've got a tyre pump with the same connector.

I've got (probably) the same pump and I use it to power my Sat Nav most of the time :thumbup
(That is, the outlet powers the pump or the Sat Nav, not the pump powers the Sat Nav...!  :b )
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dynspud on 13 January 2020, 09:40:42 am
Yesterday actually.
A beautiful sunny, if slightly chilly, Winter's day, so met up with OGRI48 (Paul) at the Steel Horse Cafe.
It was just like an early Spring day and sooooo enjoyed the ride there and, as always, meeting up with my good friend Paul.
Loads of bikes there, including a couple of Boxeye 600s - one in gold the other in red & white.
Looking forward to this bike year more than any other I can remember, with a couple of trips already planned - the one to Normandy in June already booked up and ready to go!!
Bring it on!!  :faz :sun :thumbup
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Post by: Dynspud on 13 January 2020, 09:41:38 am
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Post by: Dynspud on 13 January 2020, 09:42:36 am
...and here's my trusty steed!!
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Post by: Dynspud on 13 January 2020, 09:43:32 am
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Post by: unfazed on 27 January 2020, 05:34:58 pm
Sourced a brand new complete set of oem brake hoses for the 600 delivered today. A job for some day during the week. Didn't like the feel of the braided ones, felt a bit wooden, took them off after a month and put back the originals. Dont think they suit the fazer master cylinder. I have ridden many sports bike with braided hoses and they felt fine, but the 600 didn't.
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Post by: coffee on 27 January 2020, 06:04:58 pm
Never heard of anyone doing that,you must know your bike very well.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 17 February 2020, 05:05:00 pm
Breezy, but bright today. So the bike came out the garage, but failed to start. Rode it last on last Monday. Battery flat, so tank up and stuck it on charge. My guess is its still the original as I've not replaced it in my ownership, so its 11 years old. I feel my pockets draining
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Post by: unfazed on 17 February 2020, 05:53:40 pm
Played dodge the heavy showers on the 1000 and won. Missed them all :lol
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 17 February 2020, 06:07:27 pm
Gave mine the first 'end of winter' clean. Nothing major just to clean the built up crud off, de grease the wheels and clean the chain.
Will give it another month then will start with the t-cut and polishing ready for the summer.
Oil, filter, chain and sprockets all on order ready for the first service of the year 🤓
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Post by: agricola on 18 February 2020, 05:20:58 pm
Breezy, but bright today. So the bike came out the garage, but failed to start. Rode it last on last Monday. Battery flat, so tank up and stuck it on charge. My guess is its still the original as I've not replaced it in my ownership, so its 11 years old. I feel my pockets draining


Connected back, 14.8 volts max so charging ok. Swtich off and it starts to drop slowly. 12.8 volts when I came into the house. If its dropped further in the morning, I'm investing in a Yuasa new one @£62 from a local supplier
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Post by: Creaky on 18 February 2020, 09:56:20 pm
Just fitted the same battery to my Fazer over Christmas  Much stronger starting now. Think I paid £69 from Halfords who had it in stock.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: psyfi_1 on 22 February 2020, 02:21:28 pm
just put a set of hagon progressives in the front end becuase the chick who had it before me must of only weighed only 7 stone lol and she had linears to her size in the front ....
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Post by: robbo on 24 February 2020, 06:40:41 pm
Fitted a set of heated grips and a replacement usb charging socket. I was trying to avoid fitting the grips, but early April is a tad chilly, which is when my Sunday morning breakfast runs season starts.
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Post by: Dynspud on 04 March 2020, 10:39:29 am
Yesterday actually.
Took the mighty thou for MOT at a new place round the corner from where I have moved to - and what a find.
It's a little garage, MOT & servicing cars & bikes, run by two local guys, both of who ride bikes.
Really nice blokes, very helpful and told me they are more than happy to change bike tyres bought from the internet for £15 a pop.


Oh, and the Fazer passed with one advisory - "Rear suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement".
He said that when he had it up on the centre stand, grabbed the swing arm and "wiggled" it, there was a tiny bit of movement.
He also went on to say that he thought that there the Fazer had quite a complicated multi-link setup so that was probably why!!


Bring on the Spring & Summer  :faz :sun
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Post by: agricola on 04 March 2020, 07:27:09 pm
New battery on yesterday, charged and holding steady ay 13.5 volts. Sun out just after lunch, so out for a test of the new brakes too. All good, only about 25 miles but felt so much more chilled after. Another couple of runs before the weekend, then an oil and filter change, then Donington Park for a trackday. Next year looks like being costly, 24,000 valve service and I reckon the clutch will be ready for replacement
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Post by: YamFazFan on 07 March 2020, 06:04:40 pm
Just got a new battery from Halfords using the 10% off voucher from Shell GO+. £62.10 instead of £69.

Charge it up & install tomorrow.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 16 March 2020, 08:21:37 pm
Thorough wash and left it to dry in the shade. Bit of polish on the paintwork, then a full fastener/chain check, lube all the pivoting points, all electrics checked and working. Oil and filter done a couple of days ago. If its decent tomorrow, I'm out up the dales, then refit the modded fairings. Before the weekend, the passenger pegs will be off, mirrors off, along with the centre stand, brim the tank with super unleaded, and off to Donington Monday (if its not cancelled)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 16 March 2020, 08:44:20 pm
With the possibility off oldies being locked up for 3 months in the near future, I taxed the Fazer today, did 10 miles on my new tyres, just to get the engine warm for an oil and filter change. Plan to get them scrubbed in properly on Wednesday.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 16 March 2020, 09:01:00 pm
Before the weekend, the passenger pegs will be off, mirrors off, along with the centre stand, brim the tank with super unleaded, and off to Donington Monday (if its not cancelled)
why the center stand off, does it catch the track or is it a weight thing
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 17 March 2020, 12:35:30 pm
Before the weekend, the passenger pegs will be off, mirrors off, along with the centre stand, brim the tank with super unleaded, and off to Donington Monday (if its not cancelled)
why the center stand off, does it catch the track or is it a weight thing


Yep, drags on the tarmac, plus the weight thing too, thats why I take the passenger pegs off too. Ill leave the underseat toolkit at home, fit the panniers on with all the tools and stuff I think I may need, put my food and drink in the tank bag, small fold up chair across my back/shoulders, then off for the day. Take the panniers/tankbag off when I get there. Id love to have a van or a trailer, but just cant afford another vehicle.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 17 March 2020, 12:56:58 pm
Before the weekend, the passenger pegs will be off, mirrors off, along with the centre stand, brim the tank with super unleaded, and off to Donington Monday (if its not cancelled)
why the center stand off, does it catch the track or is it a weight thing


Yep, drags on the tarmac, plus the weight thing too, thats why I take the passenger pegs off too. Ill leave the underseat toolkit at home, fit the panniers on with all the tools and stuff I think I may need, put my food and drink in the tank bag, small fold up chair across my back/shoulders, then off for the day. Take the panniers/tankbag off when I get there. Id love to have a van or a trailer, but just cant afford another vehicle.
Odd that it scrapes, my boxeye stand has never done so. Dont think it is even anyway near scraping Unlike the front pegs. Think the exhaust can would scrape first. 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 17 March 2020, 03:53:00 pm
Before the weekend, the passenger pegs will be off, mirrors off, along with the centre stand, brim the tank with super unleaded, and off to Donington Monday (if its not cancelled)
why the center stand off, does it catch the track or is it a weight thing


Yep, drags on the tarmac, plus the weight thing too, thats why I take the passenger pegs off too. Ill leave the underseat toolkit at home, fit the panniers on with all the tools and stuff I think I may need, put my food and drink in the tank bag, small fold up chair across my back/shoulders, then off for the day. Take the panniers/tankbag off when I get there. Id love to have a van or a trailer, but just cant afford another vehicle.
Odd that it scrapes, my boxeye stand has never done so. Dont think it is even anyway near scraping Unlike the front pegs. Think the exhaust can would scrape first.


I reckon it was scraping on the concrete kerbs at the apexes. As ive gotten more confident, more bike parts have worn away. If you look at the photo, you can see where I fitted plastic sliders to the fairing because I wore a hole through the fairing. Then I wore the slider out, and felt the rear was lifting slightly at lean as the fixing point for the fairing was acting as a fulcrum, so I modded the fairing (cut the contact point away). The footpegs have long since been worn away. I made a mod to the sidestand some time ago to prevent that from dragging, it now raises up a little more for a little more ground clearance. Of course, its not really designed for this sort of stuff, and I dare say im pushing it somewhat, but I dont really fancy an out and out supersport as I cant justify another bike in the garage, so Im just trying to get the best from what Ive got really. Just an old bloke trying have some fun :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 17 March 2020, 04:01:11 pm
As ive gotten more confident, more bike parts have worn away. 
:rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 17 March 2020, 04:26:19 pm
Before the weekend, the passenger pegs will be off, mirrors off, along with the centre stand, brim the tank with super unleaded, and off to Donington Monday (if its not cancelled)
why the center stand off, does it catch the track or is it a weight thing
Yep, drags on the tarmac, plus the weight thing too, thats why I take the passenger pegs off too. Ill leave the underseat toolkit at home, fit the panniers on with all the tools and stuff I think I may need, put my food and drink in the tank bag, small fold up chair across my back/shoulders, then off for the day. Take the panniers/tankbag off when I get there. Id love to have a van or a trailer, but just cant afford another vehicle.
Odd that it scrapes, my boxeye stand has never done so. Dont think it is even anyway near scraping Unlike the front pegs. Think the exhaust can would scrape first.
I reckon it was scraping on the concrete kerbs at the apexes. As ive gotten more confident, more bike parts have worn away. If you look at the photo, you can see where I fitted plastic sliders to the fairing because I wore a hole through the fairing. Then I wore the slider out, and felt the rear was lifting slightly at lean as the fixing point for the fairing was acting as a fulcrum, so I modded the fairing (cut the contact point away). The footpegs have long since been worn away. I made a mod to the sidestand some time ago to prevent that from dragging, it now raises up a little more for a little more ground clearance. Of course, its not really designed for this sort of stuff, and I dare say im pushing it somewhat, but I dont really fancy an out and out supersport as I cant justify another bike in the garage, so Im just trying to get the best from what Ive got really. Just an old bloke trying have some fun :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 17 March 2020, 05:39:28 pm
Before the weekend, the passenger pegs will be off, mirrors off, along with the centre stand, brim the tank with super unleaded, and off to Donington Monday (if its not cancelled)
why the center stand off, does it catch the track or is it a weight thing
Yep, drags on the tarmac, plus the weight thing too, thats why I take the passenger pegs off too. Ill leave the underseat toolkit at home, fit the panniers on with all the tools and stuff I think I may need, put my food and drink in the tank bag, small fold up chair across my back/shoulders, then off for the day. Take the panniers/tankbag off when I get there. Id love to have a van or a trailer, but just cant afford another vehicle.
Odd that it scrapes, my boxeye stand has never done so. Dont think it is even anyway near scraping Unlike the front pegs. Think the exhaust can would scrape first.
I reckon it was scraping on the concrete kerbs at the apexes. As ive gotten more confident, more bike parts have worn away. If you look at the photo, you can see where I fitted plastic sliders to the fairing because I wore a hole through the fairing. Then I wore the slider out, and felt the rear was lifting slightly at lean as the fixing point for the fairing was acting as a fulcrum, so I modded the fairing (cut the contact point away). The footpegs have long since been worn away. I made a mod to the sidestand some time ago to prevent that from dragging, it now raises up a little more for a little more ground clearance. Of course, its not really designed for this sort of stuff, and I dare say im pushing it somewhat, but I dont really fancy an out and out supersport as I cant justify another bike in the garage, so Im just trying to get the best from what Ive got really. Just an old bloke trying have some fun :lol


Hopefully  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 17 March 2020, 05:49:37 pm

Curious. Took the hugger off to give it a clean underneath. Two marks apparent, one on the underside, one on the top. Underside one looks to be caused by tyre contact, topside one looks to be due to the hugger coming into contact with the right side exhaust pipe. Would I be wrong to assume that at some point while riding, the rear becomes compressed, the hugger comes up against the exhaust, and the contact pushes the hugger onto the tyre? In effect, the hugger is sandwiched between the pipe and the tyre? Should I worry about this, or remove the hugger and ride without it? If I do the that, does that mean the tyre will contact the hot exhaust pipe?


Any thoughts anyone?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 17 March 2020, 05:50:51 pm
2nd pic
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 17 March 2020, 06:12:56 pm
Very possibly. When I had my Fireblade, which had a colour coded undertray fitted to it,  sometimes it had tyre marks on the paintwork. Obviously under certain conditions the rear suspension was severely compressed, but can't say I was ever conscious of it happening, just noticed it when cleaning the bike. This would have happened on some real banzai trips down to the Bol in the late 90's.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 17 March 2020, 07:58:43 pm
Yesterday actually. Took advantage of a sunny  :sun day with no rain risk. I have not been out for many weeks and today I ached a little bit  :o . Just shows you that a good  :faz blat out is as good as a gym session.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 17 March 2020, 08:24:23 pm
Yesterday actually. Took advantage of a sunny  :sun day with no rain risk. I have not been out for many weeks and today I ached a little bit  :o . Just shows you that a good  :faz blat out is as good as a gym session.
Yep, couldn't agree more. :thumbup . Keep an eye on the weather and get out for a whizz when you can.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dynspud on 18 March 2020, 12:47:04 pm
Let's be honest, it's far more fun than a gym session!!  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 18 March 2020, 01:13:26 pm
If it comes to it like in other countries with people being arrested for non essential travel then I will ride with my rucksack on. "looking for loos rolls officer"  
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 18 March 2020, 04:14:52 pm
If it comes to it like in other countries with people being arrested for non essential travel then I will ride with my rucksack on. "looking for loos rolls officer"

Makes you fucking laugh.... can't arrest a moped stealing scumbag who is riding up and down the pavement with no helmet on, or some drug piece of shit who is breaking into hard working people houses... but they will almost certainly have the time and man power available to arrest people riding in the middle of nowhere, keeping themselves to themselves 😡😡

Should try arresting all the dickheads that feel the need to buy up all the essential supplies instead!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 18 March 2020, 06:57:25 pm
Just noticed this thread has had 1,018,587 Views  :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 18 March 2020, 07:24:42 pm
which reminds me...i need to book the thou in for a MOT   ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: coffee on 19 March 2020, 06:17:42 pm
If it comes to it like in other countries with people being arrested for non essential travel then I will ride with my rucksack on. "looking for loos rolls officer"

Makes you fucking laugh.... can't arrest a moped stealing scumbag who is riding up and down the pavement with no helmet on, or some drug piece of shit who is breaking into hard working people houses... but they will almost certainly have the time and man power available to arrest people riding in the middle of nowhere, keeping themselves to themselves 😡😡

Should try arresting all the dickheads that feel the need to buy up all the essential supplies instead!










 :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 21 March 2020, 09:31:46 pm
After an oil and filter change a quick whizz up to Biggin Hill to complete the photo challenge, as well as to check for any leaks after the work that's been carried out through the winter. The new Oxford heated grips came in handy, as the easterly wind was certainly chill.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 22 March 2020, 04:28:12 pm
Was down The Chalet by 9:15 this morning as word had it that a few renegade Pioneer entrants were still going to do the run to Brighton. We had the carpark to ourselves as the caff is closed until further notice. As we were about to leave having waited a good half an hour, a solo rebel rider roared past, I'd already put the camera away by this point which was a shame.
We then had a whizz across country to Whiteways at Bury Hill. The place was heaving with bikes, cars, walkers, moutain bikers the lot. Whether the caff was open or not I don't know as we didn't bother stopping for obvious reasons. My S1000RR riding pal was leading, there can't be any B roads in Kent, Surrey and Sussex he doesn't know, and soon we were turning onto the A25 to have a look in at Newlands Corner, which again was really busy, followed by Box Hill. Although the carpark had the barriers across, bikes could still get in via a gap at the side, but what was the point, Rykas was shut. The trip over the top of the hill was quite torturous due to the volume of cars and cyclists. If a lockdown gets announced in the next few days I won't be at all surprised as no one seemed to be distancing themselves from others, with scores of picnic groups on the grass.
With 148 miles on the trip I think I can consider the Road Techs well and truly scrubbed in. Whether they get an opportunity of any further action, we'll have to wait and see.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 22 March 2020, 06:07:32 pm
Just got back after a late afternoon quick 60 miler taking advantage of the empty roads and sunshine, although I was a bit ambitious in getting my summer gloves out of storage.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 22 March 2020, 06:56:40 pm
After giving the bike a coating of acf50 yesterday followed by a wipe over, out this morning in the sunshine, only about 30 miles just to check no leaks etc after the oil/filter change last week. Finished up stopping by a local landmark, know as the Hangman's Oak, and enjoyed the view down over the Trent Valley
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 23 March 2020, 07:14:38 pm

Went to fit an ignition advancer - haha lol.
Can anyone spot what I found to be missing once the cover came off  :o
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 23 March 2020, 10:47:57 pm
Id guess the screw that holds the tensioner in place?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 26 March 2020, 07:03:21 pm
Id guess the screw that holds the tensioner in place?



Correct - so it led me into valve clearances (have to release the cam chain tension to get the guide back in position), which I have been planning to do for the last 4 years. Now at 75K, it's an excellent time to get in there! Except that my feeler gauge blades are too wide!
This in turn has led to the AIS system coming off - not going back on...….
Mmmm, I could do with sorting the EXUP valve as well, exhaust off. No studs sheared but the valve is BER!
What's that, looks like the radiator is seeping on a bottom seam, radiator etc also off.


 :groan :groan
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: vinnyb on 26 March 2020, 07:09:01 pm
Id guess the screw that holds the tensioner in place?



Correct - so it led me into valve clearances (have to release the cam chain tension to get the guide back in position), which I have been planning to do for the last 4 years. Now at 75K, it's an excellent time to get in there! Except that my feeler gauge blades are too wide!
This in turn has led to the AIS system coming off - not going back on...….
Mmmm, I could do with sorting the EXUP valve as well, exhaust off. No studs sheared but the valve is BER!
What's that, looks like the radiator is seeping on a bottom seam, radiator etc also off.


 :groan :groan

  Before you know where you are you'll be doing a full stripdown resto.  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 29 March 2020, 12:39:33 pm
Id guess the screw that holds the tensioner in place?



Correct - so it led me into valve clearances (have to release the cam chain tension to get the guide back in position), which I have been planning to do for the last 4 years. Now at 75K, it's an excellent time to get in there! Except that my feeler gauge blades are too wide!
This in turn has led to the AIS system coming off - not going back on...….
Mmmm, I could do with sorting the EXUP valve as well, exhaust off. No studs sheared but the valve is BER!
What's that, looks like the radiator is seeping on a bottom seam, radiator etc also off.


 :groan :groan

  Before you know where you are you'll be doing a full stripdown resto.  :lol



Don't go there. Cleaned off the front of the engine yesterday, couple of coats of Simoniz Matt Aluminium later and its looking good.
Valve clearances today - then I'll put a list together of parts required.
 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tex on 29 March 2020, 07:14:16 pm



 Fitted the tpms to the tft dash, didn't work at first , so read the instructions  and you have to switch the unit on then fit the senser.  Best to read first 😨
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 29 March 2020, 07:25:38 pm

First picture is the before.


2nd picture is after a coat of Simoniz and tapping and capping the AIS system. All going well, checked the valve clearances and none needed attention - not bad after 75K.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 29 March 2020, 07:27:30 pm

First picture is the before.


2nd picture is after a coat of Simoniz and tapping and capping the AIS system. All going well, checked the valve clearances and none needed attention - not bad after 75K.



Boll0x - first picture didn't load, so here it is....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 02 April 2020, 11:51:32 am
iam feeling a bit deflated   :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 02 April 2020, 12:04:14 pm
iam feeling a bit deflated   :\
How does/did that happen
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 02 April 2020, 12:11:55 pm
went to put a few PSI's in.eased the valve to one side to get the pressure gauge on and it started leaking. gave it a tug and it cracked.a few years old so cant complain...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazian on 02 April 2020, 01:14:38 pm
Got a tail tidy and new indicators coming in the next few days along with a tyre pressure monitoring system so I'll be busy over the weekend me thinks  :thumbup


Want to try and get it done as I'm starting to get busy with work again now!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mtread on 02 April 2020, 01:33:02 pm
Quote
went to put a few PSI's in.eased the valve to one side to getcthe pressure gauge on and it started leaking. gave it a tug and it cracked.a few years old socant complain...

Can you replace it without taking the tyre off?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 02 April 2020, 02:43:50 pm
went to put a few PSI's in.eased the valve to one side to get the pressure gauge on and it started leaking. gave it a tug and it cracked.a few years old so cant complain...
I know what you mean especially the front because of the disk. I brought a right angle adapter for the foot pump makes it easier
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 02 April 2020, 02:53:43 pm
MTREAD...you can if you have the right tools,i dont...will be breaking the bead and pushing the tyre to one side,valves on order at WEMOTO...


just as well it didn`t let go whilst i was riding it   :eek :eek :eek




SHARPIE...thats got me thinking, i think i have a right angled adaptor in with my puncture repair kit... ;)



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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mtread on 02 April 2020, 06:09:24 pm
Thanks red. I have a very slow leak in the front. No sign of anything sharp in the tread. Valve is the suspect. I might just keep pumping it up until the next tyre change.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 02 April 2020, 08:07:54 pm
I brought a right angle adapter for the foot pump makes it easier

I just got right-angled valves fitted to the wheel :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 03 April 2020, 07:13:29 am
Thanks red. I have a very slow leak in the front. No sign of anything sharp in the tread. Valve is the suspect. I might just keep pumping it up until the next tyre change.


I've had a slow leak in my rear tyre for months now, i think it may be from the rims again, but don't actually know, but it is a complete nuisance.


But i recently bought a new electronic air pump that you can run from the bike battery. I took my time before choosing another one, as a previous one i'd bought was complete and utter crap from the start, then after a couple of goes it started smoking then died a miserable death.


This new one had great reviews, it's German made so the quality is better than average, and i was amazed at how compact it is.
I'll give it a go later as the tyre will need some air around now (not that i'm using the bike) and if i'm happy with it i'll either let people know on here or i'll create a new link and add a few photo's too.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 03 April 2020, 09:45:48 am
A decent air pump and tyre plugging kit is essential if you like your days out or commute. A puncture can seriously ruin your day, whereas with that set up you’re on your way inside half an hour usually. Be interested to see what one you went for.
Mine’s the Airman Tour. Been pressed into service three times in the last two and a half years and has been as good as gold.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 03 April 2020, 01:29:25 pm
A decent air pump and tyre plugging kit is essential if you like your days out or commute. A puncture can seriously ruin your day, whereas with that set up you’re on your way inside half an hour usually. Be interested to see what one you went for.
Mine’s the Airman Tour. Been pressed into service three times in the last two and a half years and has been as good as gold.


Yep, not only did i also purchase a brand new plugging kit to keep in the top box, but it is the AIRMAN TOUR pump i bought.


Good to hear some more positive feedback before i even used it.  :thumbup


If anyone else is interested, beware that there is a slightly cheaper version, but that one doesn't come with the crocodile clip adapter cable that is needed to attach it to your battery.


https://www.amazon.co.uk/AirMan-Adventure-Compressor-Cigarette-Connectivity/dp/B07BL1D5YZ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=airman+tour&qid=1585916825&sr=8-2 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/AirMan-Adventure-Compressor-Cigarette-Connectivity/dp/B07BL1D5YZ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=airman+tour&qid=1585916825&sr=8-2)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 03 April 2020, 02:36:04 pm
iam feeling a bit deflated   :\
Hope you tyres are not as old as the valves  :eek :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 03 April 2020, 04:50:58 pm
I made up a lead with an Optimate plug on the end, so it just plugs into my Optimate charging point. I had several leads with my Airman including a cigar lighter fitting, which I used until I made up the Optimate compatible one.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Fazian on 03 April 2020, 05:53:15 pm
I made up a lead with an Optimate plug on the end, so it just plugs into my Optimate charging point. I had several leads with my Airman including a cigar lighter fitting, which I used until I made up the Optimate compatible one.


Good idea that  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mtread on 03 April 2020, 07:18:04 pm
Quote
I made up a lead with an Optimate plug on the end, so it just plugs into my Optimate charging point. I had several leads with my Airman including a cigar lighter fitting, which I used until I made up the Optimate compatible one.
Me too. Two way electricity  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 05 April 2020, 11:21:00 am
Well, more like yesterday. Fitted the 4 deg ignition advancer and now I'm waiting for the missing camchain guide pin and some O rings etc from Fowlers. Also waiting for a replacement radiator. Then its decision time on the exhaust. Has anyone junked the EXUP and fitted a full system from Black Widow?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 05 April 2020, 02:47:10 pm
I think people have but have been disappointed with the outcome. As far as I know no-one makes a set of headers now that would be an improvement over the stock set up. Got an idea Muzzy was the best when the bike was current. If Falcon still has his headers for sale I'd go for them. If not, a fully functioning exup valve would be better than the Black Widow headers from what I've read on here.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tex on 05 April 2020, 04:18:19 pm
You can still get the hole shot headers from USA  about £500 these work well, go on dales holes hot site
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 06 April 2020, 08:33:15 am
You can still get the hole shot headers from USA  about £500 these work well, go on dales holes hot site
Yep, very true. The only reason I didn't mention Holeshot was because after the freight and import duty the cost is rather eyewatering. I enquired about his high level system when I first got my Fazer. Great product, but the freight and duty just killed that idea for me.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 06 April 2020, 03:47:15 pm
iam feeling a bit deflated   :\














new valve fitted today,no problems but i did notice i have a small amount of play in the front wheel bearing, that will be my next job  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 06 April 2020, 06:40:59 pm
At least that's the easy one :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 06 April 2020, 06:50:09 pm
yep.less than an hour from start to finish, tyres getting a bit low so might start shopping around  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 06 April 2020, 06:52:58 pm
You can still get the hole shot headers from USA  about £500 these work well, go on dales holes hot site
Yep, very true. The only reason I didn't mention Holeshot was because after the freight and import duty the cost is rather eyewatering. I enquired about his high level system when I first got my Fazer. Great product, but the freight and duty just killed that idea for me.



I took a look at the cost as well - good quality kit, but as I'm self-employed and work is rarer than a virgin in Skegness, I've given that system a miss.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 06 April 2020, 07:41:51 pm

And moving on - new radiator turned up today (£90!). All the mountings line up, fans mounted, just waiting for the new exhaust and the fowlers order to turn up then I reckon about 2 hours of gentle graft will see the Thou fire up.


Will post a pic or two of the finished article...…...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 07 April 2020, 07:53:54 am
Mr.Red. If you can fit tyres yourself,or get them fitted/balanced at a reasonable cost, have a look at the Oponeo website. They deliver to your door, or to local tyre companies that will be authorised Oponeo fitters. I had never used them before but saved about 47 quid on my Roadtecs.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 07 April 2020, 08:06:04 am
cheers ROBBO  :thumbup ...looks like its going to be a summer of maintenance...i have just  ordered a new clutch and coil pack for the cage from euro car parts, collection is only available for key workers but if the items in stock at your local branch, it is, they will deliver free on the same day...great service  :thumbup , will update later...
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Post by: red98 on 07 April 2020, 08:51:06 am
cheers ROBBO  :thumbup ...looks like its going to be a summer of maintenance...i have just  ordered a new clutch and coil pack for the cage from euro car parts, collection is only available for key workers but if the items in stock at your local branch, it is, they will deliver free on the same day...great service  :thumbup , will update later...












wow...didnt think i would be updating this quick...ordered clutch 7.41am this morning, delivered 8.45am...now thats what i call good service   :thumbup
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Post by: robbo on 07 April 2020, 11:14:34 am
That is a speedy service for sure........have you fitted it yet :rollin :rollin
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Post by: fazerscotty on 07 April 2020, 02:36:28 pm
Last night - ordered the replacement exhaust system. Being delivered tomorrow!
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Post by: darrsi on 08 April 2020, 06:04:37 am
A decent air pump and tyre plugging kit is essential if you like your days out or commute. A puncture can seriously ruin your day, whereas with that set up you’re on your way inside half an hour usually. Be interested to see what one you went for.
Mine’s the Airman Tour. Been pressed into service three times in the last two and a half years and has been as good as gold.


Yep, not only did i also purchase a brand new plugging kit to keep in the top box, but it is the AIRMAN TOUR pump i bought.


Good to hear some more positive feedback before i even used it.  :thumbup


If anyone else is interested, beware that there is a slightly cheaper version, but that one doesn't come with the crocodile clip adapter cable that is needed to attach it to your battery.


https://www.amazon.co.uk/AirMan-Adventure-Compressor-Cigarette-Connectivity/dp/B07BL1D5YZ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=airman+tour&qid=1585916825&sr=8-2 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/AirMan-Adventure-Compressor-Cigarette-Connectivity/dp/B07BL1D5YZ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=airman+tour&qid=1585916825&sr=8-2)


Had a try of the new air pump yesterday.
What a lovely bit of useful kit that is. Everything about it was better than the previous one i tried.
The end of the pipe screws onto the valve, rather than faffing about with the push on lever type, it inflated the tyre very quickly with little effort, and the compact size of it means it packs away nice and tidily in the top box in a pouch that comes supplied with it. The pressure dial also matched my electronic pressure gauge as well, which you'd think would be standard, but it really isn't. I normally pump my tyres up at work and the readout on that one is different, so at least now i can have some sort of standard i can stick to with ease.


As i mentioned before, if you get one make sure you get the kit that has the crocodile clip adapter cable in it, as it is a special connector. It comes with a cigarette lighter adapter as well if you need it for your car tyres. (the one in the link above, i couldn't find it cheaper anywhere else)


After looking around for a while online for a pump i found that with most there were a lot of negative reviews when i looked more into them, it wasn't as straightforward as you'd imagine, even more so as my previous one had failed so miserably in every way which was somehow still being sold in a lot of places.
This one had all positive reviews though and now i can see why.
Gets the thumbs up from me.  :thumbup 
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Post by: robbo on 08 April 2020, 08:23:54 am
Glad you're pleased with the Airman darrsi. I've an idea it is the choice of a few car manufacturers as part of the cars puncture outfit, in lieu of a spare wheel. It's also the one chosen to be in the Touratech catalogue, which is a positive endorsement. Happy, puncture free, days :thumbup
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Post by: vinnyb on 08 April 2020, 08:59:20 am
Free tin of pop too, that's even better than a key ring 👍
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Post by: Rob Price on 08 April 2020, 09:17:59 am
Added some more Penetrating Oil to my exup valve bolts ,and header nuts ,incase it needs to come off ........
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Post by: darrsi on 08 April 2020, 09:30:41 am
Free tin of pop too, that's even better than a key ring 👍


 :lol
I couldn't judge how big the item was when i was buying it, and was pleasantly surprised when the delivery bloke handed it to me in a cardboard box that was half the size i was expecting, so i thought the can might put things more in perspective for anyone else.  :)
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Post by: darrsi on 08 April 2020, 12:45:15 pm
Glad you're pleased with the Airman darrsi. I've an idea it is the choice of a few car manufacturers as part of the cars puncture outfit, in lieu of a spare wheel. It's also the one chosen to be in the Touratech catalogue, which is a positive endorsement. Happy, puncture free, days :thumbup

***Contacted them and the catalogue is free, even though the order receipt suggests a possible charge.

FREE Catalogue with FREE Delivery as well  :thumbup 

https://shop.touratech-uk.co.uk/touratech-catalog-2020-english.html (https://shop.touratech-uk.co.uk/touratech-catalog-2020-english.html)
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Post by: robbo on 08 April 2020, 03:47:00 pm
Just received a quick connect fuel fitting for my Triumph. Ordered from Adventure Bike Shop, and wondered why the package was so big and heavy, the free Touratech catalogue was the culprit.
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Post by: mtread on 08 April 2020, 06:38:01 pm
Yes Touratech catalogue is useful for placing on the pillion seat, if you want to raise the front wheel  :)
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Post by: Grahamm on 08 April 2020, 10:02:41 pm
Had a try of the new air pump yesterday.
What a lovely bit of useful kit that is. Everything about it was better than the previous one i tried.
The end of the pipe screws onto the valve, rather than faffing about with the push on lever type,

I bought a similar mini-pump that also had the "screw on" connection, but I found that the 90 degree valves I'd had installed to replace the OEM valves (to make it easier to get the air hose onto them) had had the threads worn down over the course of about 12 years and the screw connector wouldn't bite on them!

Fortunately a replacement set wasn't that expensive and now it works fine :thumbup
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Post by: fatbloke62 on 12 April 2020, 12:56:38 pm
Gave the  exup valve its annual Good hiding with the copper slip , noticed one of the cables had a couple of frayed strands near the nipple , something to keep a eye on but other than that all good  :)
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Post by: BBROWN1664 on 12 April 2020, 01:50:06 pm
The FZS was running on 2 cylinders (#2&3). Ignition coils seemed OK so I pulled the carbs out and found loads of crap in the bowls and slightly blocked jets.. Carnbs back in.
Still running on same 2 cylinders so pulled the carbs again and cleaned the fuel gallery out. A bit of crap blocking the rail.. Carbs back in.
Now running on 3 1/2 with fuel overflowing from #3. Carbs out again. Float valves cleaned and resealed. Carbs back in.
Now running on 4 but notice a small drip under carb #3. Touch teh pipe with a screwdriver to collect the drip to check if its fuel or coolant and now I have coolant spraying everywhere from a perished carb heater hose. Those feccin carbs are not coming out again in the near future so I will bypass the carb heater circuit for now. I never ride in cold damp conditions normally anyway,
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Post by: Gnasher on 12 April 2020, 04:46:48 pm
The FZS was running on 2 cylinders (#2&3). Ignition coils seemed OK so I pulled the carbs out and found loads of crap in the bowls and slightly blocked jets.. Carnbs back in.
Still running on same 2 cylinders so pulled the carbs again and cleaned the fuel gallery out. A bit of crap blocking the rail.. Carbs back in.
Now running on 3 1/2 with fuel overflowing from #3. Carbs out again. Float valves cleaned and resealed. Carbs back in.
Now running on 4 but notice a small drip under carb #3. Touch teh pipe with a screwdriver to collect the drip to check if its fuel or coolant and now I have coolant spraying everywhere from a perished carb heater hose. Those feccin carbs are not coming out again in the near future so I will bypass the carb heater circuit for now. I never ride in cold damp conditions normally anyway,

That's a pain mate but what happens over time, the rubber gets hardened, when you then flex it, it will crack/split.

The biggest way to prevent the crabs blocking is to, run the bike and turn off the fuel until it stops before laying up over winter.  Don't pull it out ever couple weeks and start it either, this just encourages condensation, in the crankcase and shortens oil life. 

Just keep the battery charged and leave it alone, roll it out in spring, turn the fuel back on hit the starter  ;) :)

I've been doing the very same to mine for years, I took my Fazer off the road once for almost 5 yrs, I did the above, rolled it out and started it.  I didn't even change the fuel, there're too many myths out there.

Now the above will only apply if the bike is garaged and out of the weather.   
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Post by: Choppa on 13 April 2020, 04:53:28 pm
Fork seals and oil replaced


Choke cable was jammed so lubed it and clutch cable while I was on.


Prayed for lock down to be over so I can ride the damm thing :rolleyes
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Post by: BBROWN1664 on 13 April 2020, 05:35:20 pm
I took my Fazer off the road once for almost 5 yrs, I did the above, rolled it out and started it.  I didn't even change the fuel, there're too many myths out there.
 
I am certain that fuel is the issue these days. My original FZS600 would sit for 2-3 months without even a triclke charge and start on the button. That was 15 years ago though.
The current FZS had been stood for a number of years and the carbs were not gummed up. Leave it now for a couple of months and they start to gum up. The difference now is the amount of ethanol in the fuel that was never there before.
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Post by: Gnasher on 13 April 2020, 06:17:23 pm
Leave it now for a couple of months and they start to gum up. The difference now is the amount of ethanol in the fuel that was never there before.


True that's why you must run the engine until it dies, that way most of the fuel is out of the carbs, which leaves almost nothing to separate and gum up.   :thumbup  The fuel remaining in the tank, with current fuel may well not behave like it did 15 yrs ago.  Personally if I'm going to store a bike for more than a winter I run the bike until it's well into reserve, then do as above, top up with fresh and away it will go.  For over winter, I don't bother, just run dry and leave it, all my bikes started first press back in early March, before all this virus thing.   :thumbup
 
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Post by: fazerscotty on 13 April 2020, 07:36:24 pm

4 deg ignition advancer fitted, cam chain guide pin fitted (MIA - never had the cover off before and cannot see any evidence of where it may have gone!), valve clearances checked, oil & filter changed, new fuel filter fitted, carbs off, cleaned and refitted, new inlet rubbers fitted, crap cleaned off the front of the engine, new radiator fitted (new coolant put in) and a new Black Widow exhaust fitted - not all in one day I hasten to add.
 :lol :lol :lol :lol
 - so apart from a good clean, the Thou is ready to go.

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Post by: agricola on 15 April 2020, 07:18:49 pm
Cajnt see me getting out on the fazer until at last autumn, too many high riskers in the immediate family. So, tank up, and battery on maintenance charge for the forseeable. Such a shame, smashing weather and empty roads.
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Post by: Grahamm on 16 April 2020, 12:32:45 am
Scared the FOC out of myself, without even being on it!

I'm planning on replacing the brake lines with braided ones, so I'd taken some pictures to let me look at the setup at my leisure without needing to be out in the shed.

I was looking at one pic on my screen which was of the front brakes, taken from the left hand side of the bike looking through the wheel, when I suddenly noticed a *massive* crack on the inside of the right caliper!!!   :eek

WTF?! I'd been riding up until the start of the Lockdown, how the hell had that happened? Jesus, was the bloody thing even safe??

I dashed outside and started trying to figure out where this could be, but couldn't see a thing...


... until, eventually, after moving around and zooming the pic on my phone etc to get it matched up with what I was looking at, I noticed a line that appeared to be the same shape as the crack.

It turns out there's a "lip" on the inside of the caliper and, because I'd used flash, it had cast a shadow which, in the photo looked like a crack...!

PHEW!!!  :o
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 16 April 2020, 07:27:39 pm
Started stripping mine down to give it a good thorough deep clean and do some light maintenance. Removed the headlight assembly, all the mudgaurds, belly pan, radiator covers etc  so they can be washed in the bucket then removed the full exhaust system (studs came off with ease... yearly copper greaseing proving its worth) so now I can give that a good buff and polish. Finally got the lambda sensor out of the downpipes and replaced it with a blanking bolt.
Waiting on the new brake parts to arrive so I can service them. In the meantime I'll be out there with a toothbrush cleaning out all the little crevices that I can't usually reach and looking for any corrosion.
All in all a productive day
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Post by: robbo on 17 April 2020, 06:14:38 pm
Increased my jack-up from 25 to 50 mm. Fitted an SW Motech Evo tank ring/tank bag. Don't know why. Ain't going anywhere :lol .
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Post by: unfazed on 17 April 2020, 06:34:50 pm
Replaced all the brake lines on the 600 with oem.
Washed and polished the 1000. Must wash and polish the 600 tomorrow if its dry
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Post by: coffee on 18 April 2020, 11:50:40 am
Started stripping mine down to give it a good thorough deep clean and do some light maintenance. Removed the headlight assembly, all the mudgaurds, belly pan, radiator covers etc  so they can be washed in the bucket then removed the full exhaust system (studs came off with ease... yearly copper greaseing proving its worth) so now I can give that a good buff and polish. Finally got the lambda sensor out of the downpipes and replaced it with a blanking bolt.
Waiting on the new brake parts to arrive so I can service them. In the meantime I'll be out there with a toothbrush cleaning out all the little crevices that I can't usually reach and looking for any corrosion.
All in all a productive day








What benefit do you get blanking off the Lambda sensor ?
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Post by: fazersharp on 18 April 2020, 01:03:52 pm
Replaced all the brake lines on the 600 with oem.
Washed and polished the 1000. Must wash and polish the 600 tomorrow if its dry

Dam it I am just about to replace my 22 year old rear brake line --- I could of sold it to you.  :pokefun
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Post by: fazersharp on 18 April 2020, 01:07:43 pm
Finally got the lambda sensor out of the downpipes and replaced it with a blanking bolt.

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What benefit do you get blanking off the Lambda sensor ?

It stops this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp6j5HJ-Cok (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp6j5HJ-Cok)
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 18 April 2020, 01:47:16 pm


What benefit do you get blanking off the Lambda sensor ?

My sensor has been disconnected from the ecu end ever since I fitted the power commander. If not then it interferes with the custom map as it still sends the air fuel ratio back to the ecu which in turn overrides the PC.

 I fitted a closed loop plug to the ECU end at the same time I fitted the PC but the exhaust end was partially seized and I couldn't get it out so I just left it as didn't seem to matter.
What I then realised when it came to removing the headers was that I couldnt get them more have 20cms away from the bike as the lambda sensor and cable were still attached.
I'd tried various times to remove it with no joy as the only thing I could get to it with was a 22mm open ended spanner which just wouldnt budge it 😔

So this time after trying again I decided to just cut the wire, move the downpipes onto my workbench then grind the sensor in half which allowed me to use a deep socket over the top.
Needless to say that worked perfectly so it was just a case of finding a bolt to fit the old hole. Funnily enough I still had a brand new sump plug (with copper washer) from on of my old 125cc bikes that fit perfectly 👍
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Post by: BBROWN1664 on 19 April 2020, 06:52:02 pm
Bypassed the carb heaters, changed the plugs and gave it an oil change before giving it a quick wash and polish. This is on top of the carb cleaning and balancing done last week.

Just need lockdown to finish so I can get out and ride it now.
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Post by: robbo on 21 April 2020, 04:23:12 pm
Took the suspension link off to give it a good clean and lube the needle rollers. Fitted a carbon fender extender. Looks absolutely crap :'( , but no doubt the radiator and header pipes will appreciate the addition.
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 21 April 2020, 04:30:36 pm
Took the suspension link off to give it a good clean and lube the needle rollers. Fitted a carbon fender extender. Looks absolutely crap :'( , but no doubt the radiator and header pipes will appreciate the addition.

Haha I've looked at them but admittedly didnt like the look although it would be the kind of thing I'd fit for the winter to save the pipes a salt bashing and then take off again in the summer
Did you at least get a black one so it's slightly more inconspicuous?
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Post by: unfazed on 21 April 2020, 06:52:42 pm
Washed and polished the 600
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Post by: robbo on 22 April 2020, 09:28:16 am
Re:the fender extender. Couldn't find a gloss black one, so went for proper carbon which sort of matches the mudguard and the engine finish. Only if you've got your eyes shut though :lol . Maybe I'll look out for another mudguard to fit it to for trips away, which is when it's really needed, as they look absolute dogshite. Only siliconed it on, as drilling holes was for too drastic.
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Post by: unfazed on 22 April 2020, 04:48:06 pm
All washed, polished and nowhere to go :'(
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Post by: fazersharp on 22 April 2020, 05:09:45 pm
All washed, polished and nowhere to go :'(
I like the way the red bush behind complements the bikes
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Post by: fatbloke62 on 22 April 2020, 05:23:29 pm
Yr thou is identical to mine  the best colour scheme in my opinion, others will no doubt disagree 😂🤣😂
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Post by: unfazed on 22 April 2020, 05:30:43 pm
Yr thou is identical to mine  the best colour scheme in my opinion, others will no doubt disagree 😂🤣😂
Agree and I'm not even biased  :lol
My 600 baby turned over 92800miles today returning from the shop, have it since new when it had 1 mile on it  :)
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Post by: coffee on 23 April 2020, 08:52:56 pm
Yr thou is identical to mine  the best colour scheme in my opinion, others will no doubt disagree 😂🤣😂
Agree and I'm not even biased  :lol
My 600 baby turned over 92800miles today returning from the shop, have it since new when it had 1 mile on it  :)








WOW !! That's dedication. 8)
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Post by: Gnasher on 24 April 2020, 10:33:21 am
Yr thou is identical to mine  the best colour scheme in my opinion, others will no doubt disagree


I'm quite partial to this version
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49813169902_db608d24d2_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iTPvWW)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49812867321_a5ebaae36a_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iTMY12)
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 25 April 2020, 03:28:42 pm
Been trying to find more things to play with on the bike so thought today I'd have a go at vinyl wrapping. Just did the two boys of underseat fairing as a start.
Looks alright, my bikes first bit of faux carbon 😅
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Post by: Fazian on 25 April 2020, 06:52:10 pm
Did you use the wet method or the dry method with a heat gun? Looks good  :thumbup
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 25 April 2020, 07:02:59 pm
Did you use the wet method or the dry method with a heat gun? Looks good  :thumbup

Dry with a heat gun... and thanks 😀
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Post by: Grahamm on 25 April 2020, 09:41:46 pm
Tried to get the old brake pipes off to install new ones...!

Firstly I had problems with fastenings and screws that hadn't been undone for ages (or, even, since the bike was new!)

The Haynes manual says you need to drain the old brake fluid, but doesn't say *HOW* so I tried opening the bleed valve and putting a tube into a bottle whilst pumping the brake lever.

That worked for a while, but then stopped. So I thought I'd open the top of the front brake reservoir, but one of the philips head screws that holds the cap on rounded out, so after about an hour of trying penetrating oil and freeze spray etc, I eventually had to use the Dremel to cut a slot in it (and also in part of the cover too :( )

Then I undid the banjo bolt on the FBMR which let a little more trickle out, but not much.

I left that for a while and decided to try to undo the screw connectors that go to the hard lines from the ABS modulator, but, they wouldn't shift, to get better access, I ended up taking off the fairings and headlights (needed to do that any way for other stuff), however, even with better access, they still wouldn't move.

So I've squirted in a load of penetrating oil (and on a whole bunch of other fastenings) and I'm going to leave it overnight and get back to it tomorrow... :(
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Post by: robbo on 26 April 2020, 10:27:07 am
Regarding the brake reservoir screws, were you using a proper JIS screwdriver(Japanese Industrial Standard). A regular Phillips won't "bite" into the screwhead properly as the blade angles are wrong, resulting in the head getting chewed up. :)
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Post by: unfazed on 26 April 2020, 10:43:41 am
Do you have access to a vacuum brake bleeder, it is as you have found out a pain trying to do it without one.
Gravity flow to let the fluid drain out works well in a non ABS setup but not as well on ABS setups.
Other option is use a large syringe to pull the fluid through and out of the system and to pull it through to refill it.
Do not  turn the ignition on while you are doing this. 
When finished and the brakes work again take the bike out and get the ABS to kick in a few time to allow it cycle the fluid through the ABS unit.
If after the ABS kicks in the brakes feel soft bleed the brakes again.
I changed the screws on the Master Cylinder Cap, see Picture

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Post by: Grahamm on 26 April 2020, 11:00:14 pm
Regarding the brake reservoir screws, were you using a proper JIS screwdriver(Japanese Industrial Standard). A regular Phillips won't "bite" into the screwhead properly as the blade angles are wrong, resulting in the head getting chewed up. :)

Damn, I didn't even know that *was* a thing...!  :(
It might be that sort of screw, then.
I've just had a look online and most of the ones I've found are listed as out of stock, but there's these JIS Impact Screwdriver bits (https://www.bikerstoolbox.co.uk/acatalog/Screwdrivers_and_Bits.html#aL7724) which might be good as they'd deal better with stuck screws too.
Thanks for the info :thumbup
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Post by: Grahamm on 26 April 2020, 11:19:39 pm
Do you have access to a vacuum brake bleeder, it is as you have found out a pain trying to do it without one.

Nope, nor a syringe :(

What I've had to do was literally just undo each connector with kitchen roll ready to catch any spillage, then let it drain into a bottle before doing the next one. (Oh and then wrap the banjo bolt in a ziplock plastic bag and wrap an elastic band around it in case there's any fluid not yet drained!)

I'm still having problems with the screw connectors, I've been spraying them all day with penetrating oil and I'll give then another try in a day or two.

If that doesn't work, I'm going to pack tin foil behind them and try with a heat gun.

When finished and the brakes work again take the bike out and get the ABS to kick in a few time to allow it cycle the fluid through the ABS unit.
There's a test routine on the FZ6 which is designed to pump the fluid through the ABS system, hopefully after that and a bleed it'll be ok.

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I changed the screws on the Master Cylinder Cap, see Picture
I might do that if I can't get any JIS screwdrivers :thumbup
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Post by: Grahamm on 26 April 2020, 11:35:52 pm
So this is how far I've got.

Windscreen, fairings, headlights all off, to give better access to brake hose fittings, but also because I need to do a permanent fix on the LCD display that started flickering and fading some time back. I bodged a repair that worked for a while (see another thread somewhere), but it's going duff again, so I need to sort it properly.
Also I'm going to get rid of the old fork springs and replace them some Wirth ones instead, plus, of course, new fork oil and maybe seals too. At the same time I'm going to repaint the forks because they're a bit battered.

Rear brake off and rear wheel out. I'm going to service the calipers properly, clean them up, new seals etc whilst I do the brake lines.
Swing arm dropped a) because I'm going to put a YSS rear shock to replace the knackered (and crap!) OEM one and b) because there's a stupid cover plate in the middle of the bike (buried under a whole load of other stuff!) that needs to come out so I can get access to the ABS Modulator and the hoses that come off that, but the only way to do it is to remove the rear shock and exhaust mid-pipe! (Another wonderfully stupid bit of design by Yamaha...  :rolleyes )
Still, I needed to take the exhaust off anyway, because I'm going to regrease the swingarm bearings and the underseat pipes on the FZ6 go up *through* the swingarm and you can't get access to them without doing that.
I just have to hope I can remember which order I need to put it all back together again...  :eek
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Post by: robbo on 26 April 2020, 11:53:00 pm
Had a quick look for JIS screwdrivers. The cheapest set of 4 made by Sealey (AK4314 JIS) that I could find, and are very similar to my Laser set(Laser Tools 7036), are £13.93, ebay item code 184084743936.
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Post by: fazerscotty on 27 April 2020, 06:55:36 pm
Not today, but Friday 24th, went to Selby and back for work (from Worcester). Nice run out, cobwebs well and truly blown out.  :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: coffee on 27 April 2020, 08:10:50 pm
I'll bet ! that's a fair old run. :)  any reason Selby ? surely not a regular commute.?
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Post by: Grahamm on 27 April 2020, 09:20:45 pm
Had a quick look for JIS screwdrivers. The cheapest set of 4 made by Sealey (AK4314 JIS) that I could find, and are very similar to my Laser set(Laser Tools 7036), are £13.93, ebay item code 184084743936.

I was looking at these JIS Bits (https://www.bikerstoolbox.co.uk/acatalog/Screwdrivers_and_Bits.html#aL7724) from Bikers Toolbox which go into an impact driver, which is another tool on the list to get...

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Post by: fazerscotty on 28 April 2020, 09:09:13 am
I'll bet ! that's a fair old run. :)  any reason Selby ? surely not a regular commute.?



300 miles round trip. I go up two/three days a week. Normally stay in a hotel, which is shut  :'( , so its a 300 mile day twice a week for now. I visit a small airfield near Selby, where I inspect and certify work carried out.
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Post by: Grahamm on 29 April 2020, 11:15:57 pm
Ye saga continues...!

I decided to have another go at the screw fittings on the brake hoses that go to the ABS modulator after squirting them with Plusgas for the last few days, but still no luck :(


I may have to resort to a blow torch at some point, although I'm going to have to do that carefully because a) there's bits of bike right behind them and b) from what I recall, brake fluid is flammable!


In the mean time, I figured I'd have another go at the rear shock. I'd been up to B&Q (now open, but with 2 metre lines all over the place) to get an M8 bolt and some appropriately sized washers to create a "bearing puller" that should (supposedly) mean I can remove the sleeve at the bottom of the shock and get it out, because, at present, the shock is stuck against the underseat storage compartment.

I did think about trying to remove the underseat storage, but that's attached to all sorts of other stuff such as the seat lock and, it seems, even the wiring at the left rear of the bike, so that was a non-starter.

Anyway, I got a piece of aluminium tube that would go over the metal sleeve at the bottom of the shock and started trying to pull it out.

And tried...

And tried...

And not a bloody millimetre of movement could I get :( (I'd been squirting that with Plusgas too...)

Ho, bloody hum.

Might be another blowtorch job...

Alright, I've got to remove the exhaust because I want to check the swingarm bearings and also (as mentioned in a previous post) it's blocking the way to get a stupid metal plate out of the middle of the bike (another piece of ridiculous design by Yamaha  :2guns ) so I can get access to the ABS modulator.


So off with the header bolts (dead easy, fortunately, because I'd taken them off and Copperslipped them when I had the new engine installed a couple of years back :thumbup ) and then removed the bolts holding the bottom section and the cat pipe and silencer section.

I decided to try to do this without removing the silencer too and, fortunately, after a lot of wiggling sections around and so on, I got the cat pipe out.

Just as I was doing this and feeling relieved, there was a "Clonk" as the rear shock suddenly pivoted on its lower mount and dropped to the ground and I'm staring at it thinking "How the FOC did that happen...?!  :eek )

Eventually, after looking a bit more, I realised that the cat pipe was blocking the swingarm from dropping all the way down, so, with that out of the way, the shock (which is still attached to the swingarm) could drop an extra inch which meant that the underseat storage was no longer blocking its path!

So that also meant that I'd FINALLY cleared the way to get this bloody ridiculous metal plate out of the way to let me access the connectors on top of the ABS Modulator!

I'm not actually sure what this plate is actually supposed to do, but I'm seriously thinking of cutting it in half and then sticking it together with a couple of flat metal pieces and some heat resistant aluminium tape so that it'll still sit in place, but, if I ever need to get it out again, I can just cut the tape off, remove the plates and take it out in two sections, making life a hell of a lot easier.

At this point, I decided to chalk that up as another win for today and leave anything else for another day.

Here's a pic of the offending article (the thing at the top left is the ABS controller)
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Post by: agricola on 30 April 2020, 09:29:34 am
Just a thought Grahamm, the metal sleeve at the bottom of the shock doesnt have a thread in it, so I dont follow how you could draw it out, unless you tap a thread in it. I cna corfirm its a bastard to get out though. Try to get some rotational movement first, dremmel a slot in the end so that you can get something on it and tap it around.
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Post by: Grahamm on 30 April 2020, 08:07:11 pm
This is what I'm using:
80mm M8 bolt

Aluminium Sleeve to go over the one on the rear shock and a couple of 25mm penny washers to spread the load.

On the other end are two M8 bolts (locked against each other) and two 12mm washers which press against the sleeve.
The idea being that, when I tighten up the bolt (with a spanner holding the nuts at the other end, obviously!) it should draw the sleeve out of the bottom of the shock mount.
Except nothing would move :(

Tomorrow I'm going to try the blow torch to heat the two sides of the shock mount and hopefully that will expand them enough that I'll be able to get it moving.
I've heard of people using mole grips etc on the sleeve or, as you say, using a Dremel to cut a slot or even welding a bolt to the end so they can use a breaker bar on it, but I'll leave those for later...!
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Post by: agricola on 30 April 2020, 09:16:22 pm
I could have sworn that when I had mine out, the sleeve fitted up against a shoulder, with about 10 to 12mm sticking proud on the right side. If im right, thats why you cant draw it out, youre drawing against the shoulder
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Post by: Grahamm on 01 May 2020, 01:39:20 pm
I could have sworn that when I had mine out, the sleeve fitted up against a shoulder, with about 10 to 12mm sticking proud on the right side. If im right, thats why you cant draw it out, youre drawing against the shoulder

Damn, having had a look with a fibreoptic scope (bought it a couple of years ago for the hell of it, glad I did now!) it seems you're right.


What I *thought* was the end of the sleeve on the left hand side, is probably just the marks left from the end of the bolt that goes through the bottom of the rear shock :(


It didn't help that the bloody Haynes Manual shows the tool I made up in the Tools and Workshop Tips section and says "Hey, you can use this to get the bearing out of a swingarm".


Of course if Yamaha had made it a sensible design in the first foccing place...


Agricola: When you say "Dremel a slot", do you mean like a screwdriver slot that goes across both sides of the sleeve?


Also did you use heat? ISTR warnings that a butane torch can melt aluminium, so I don't want to wreck the swingarm if I try to heat the sections each side of the bottom of the shock...


Any helpful tips would be welcomed.
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Post by: agricola on 01 May 2020, 03:09:04 pm
Yes, I dremmeled  a slot across the end face of the sleeve, big enough for a blade to fit in. I also dremmeled a slot/groove onto the outside diameter near to the end face of the sleeve, so that I could get a smallish chisel/punch etc into the slot, then tapped it out from the left side of the bike. Prior to punching/turning with the blade, I red heated a piece of round bar that fitted into the bore, and slipped it into the bore and let it transfer the heat into the sleeve. Add in release oil, and patience, and I finally got it out without damage. I wasnt concerned about the needle bearing and seals cos I was replacing them anyway
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Post by: Grahamm on 01 May 2020, 07:19:43 pm
Ok, thanks for that :thumbup

I'm going to have to think about this and have another try tomorrow.
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Post by: agricola on 02 May 2020, 11:09:16 am
You could also try a split collar clamped tight onto the od thats proud of the frame. Couple of tapped holes in the collar and it could be used as a jacking tool to jack the thing out, or help it out with a drift from the left side.
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Post by: Fazian on 02 May 2020, 01:30:37 pm
Fitted anew screen, tail tidy and LED indicators!
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Post by: Grahamm on 02 May 2020, 11:21:02 pm
You could also try a split collar

I had no idea what one of those was, so I searched it and the images look *just* like one of the products I sell...!!!  :rollin


Well, anyway, I haven't, yet, managed to shift the sleeve on the bottom of the rear shock. I tried heating the bracket that holds it, then zapping the inside of the sleeve with some freeze spray, but it didn't want to move.

However I have finally managed to get all the brake pipes off, although that was a palaver.

There are another couple of screw connectors just above the gear box, but I was unable to get them to move and one started to round off.

So I decided to try heat on the ones at the front and, after putting some aluminium foil behind them and then a wet cloth, I heated them up and, joy of joys, they shifted!

I did also try this on the ones in the frame, but didn't have any luck with them, so, instead, I decided that if I could wiggle stuff around enough, I might be able to pull the hard lines and the hoses to the ABS modulator out via the front of the bike.

Sounds simple, but it took me over half an hour trying to get everything through tiny gaps...


Anyway, eventually I got it all out, so I might have another go at freeing the screw connectors tomorrow or, if I feel up to it, having another shot at the rear shock.

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Post by: unfazed on 03 May 2020, 12:27:22 am
You could always convert it to conventional brakes  :rolleyes
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Post by: agricola on 03 May 2020, 03:10:12 pm
You could always convert it to conventional brakes  :rolleyes


Wouldn't that mean the ABS light would always be on? If so, thats an MOT failure
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Post by: coffee on 03 May 2020, 08:41:20 pm
Fitted anew screen, tail tidy and LED indicators!










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Post by: Grahamm on 04 May 2020, 12:15:41 am
You could always convert it to conventional brakes  :rolleyes

I've only had the ABS activate on the front wheel *twice* ever since I bought the bike 13 years ago.


One time I remember well was when I was on a Ride Out and following a car down a country road.


We were just going around a bend and I was getting ready to accelerate and pass them after we'd exited the corner, when they suddenly must have realised they'd missed an entrance they were going to turn in to, so they slammed on their brakes.


I was far enough behind (of course) that I didn't have to emergency stop, but I did have to brake firmly.


Unfortunately there was a patch of gravel that I couldn't avoid, so, as I braked, I felt the ABS cut in, I then stopped safely.


Had I not had the ABS, I'd probably have ended up on the ground.


So, thanks for the suggestion, but I'll keep it :thumbup
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Post by: Fazian on 04 May 2020, 05:19:53 pm
Fitted anew screen, tail tidy and LED indicators!


Oh go on then  :rolleyes  just fitted the belly pan too  :D
Before and after pics.











 :useless
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Post by: coffee on 05 May 2020, 07:51:23 pm
Very nice, :thumbup
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Post by: Trebus on 05 May 2020, 07:54:36 pm
Not today but at the weekend.... started the long overdue fork rebuild. Including holder tool from bicycle frame and sacrificed socket!
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Post by: Fazian on 05 May 2020, 11:16:25 pm
Very nice, :thumbup


Why thank you kind sir  8)
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Post by: fazerscotty on 12 May 2020, 11:07:17 am

Took the Thou for its yearly check - another MOT pass with no advisories  :woot :woot



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Post by: robbo on 12 May 2020, 11:53:32 am
Nice :thumbup . And in fast red too :thumbup .
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Post by: robbo on 13 May 2020, 07:56:59 am
Adjusted the chain for the first time since replacement 8.5k miles ago. Gave a quick check over in preparation for a whizz out tomorrow morning. Ordered a set of rear axle crash bungs.
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Post by: unfazed on 13 May 2020, 11:09:52 pm
Changed the fork oil on the 600, put 10w back into it, had 15W to see what it was like, but made the front too stiff on compression for my liking on our undulating roads. Back to normal again  :woot
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Post by: robbo on 14 May 2020, 04:45:16 pm
Had an excellent 165 mile thrash around Sussex and Kent's finest B roads. Good job I wore a winter coat, as my leathered up pals, froze their nuts off. Even had to give the new heated grips a minor work out as well. Weekends weather should be much warmer, so no doubt be doing it all over again on Sunday. :lol
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 14 May 2020, 05:05:14 pm
Took her out for her first post lockdown thrashing. Nothing too manic, just a good 75miles around the wolds. Was definitely chilly but worth the sacrifice to be out on the road again
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Post by: agricola on 14 May 2020, 05:43:03 pm
I didn't find it cold at all today. 50 miles or so around the Dales, full leathers on, plus boots and full facer, just minimising the risks of an off. I have to say, saw a fair few out on the bikes today, and didn't see anyone riding like a twat. Hats off to them all, nice and steady does it for a while
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Post by: coffee on 14 May 2020, 09:16:23 pm
Took her out for her first post lockdown thrashing. Nothing too manic, just a good 75miles around the wolds. Was definitely chilly but worth the sacrifice to be out on the road again








Are those wavy discs any better than std or is it mainly cosmetic? That's a cracking colour scheme, did you have it done?
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 15 May 2020, 09:03:23 am
Took her out for her first post lockdown thrashing. Nothing too manic, just a good 75miles around the wolds. Was definitely chilly but worth the sacrifice to be out on the road again








Are those wavy discs any better than std or is it mainly cosmetic? That's a cracking colour scheme, did you have it done?

No they are probably just cosmetic Haha when I bought it the last owner had put shit chinese wavy discs on and they were rusting so I needed to replace them. I did buy some barely used originals but didn't like the look so ended up going for these.

As for the paint job its was on the bike when i bought it, it's a limited edition Abarth Assetto Corse paint scheme that Yamaha did on a prototype when it teamed up with abarth. I've got the paperwork with the bike that shows the original painter paid for the design directly from Abarth in Italy and it was painted at an Abarth dealer in the uk so the design is perfect. Apparently every line has to be a certain mm from the next for it to be the true Abarth style 🤷‍♂️ All I know is that there are quite a few copies about but apparently less than 5 'genuinely painted' ones.

The look is Its the only reason i went for this bike 😅
I was planning on buying a Fireblade but then saw one of these online and couldn't believe how nice it looked, then did my research, read reviews etc etc and started looking for one to buy
I scoured the country and got mine from up in the lake district (even though I live in Lincolnshire) and about a month after I got it another one came up for sale in Lincoln!...30 miles down the road 🙄
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Post by: Gnasher on 15 May 2020, 09:15:27 am
Great looking livery mate  :thumbup It does look a lot like Yamaha's own speed block livery, this is someone's interruption of it on their FZ1  8) 


(https://live.staticflickr.com/2459/3684327910_4b8ab368a8_b.jpg) (http://foc-u.co.uk/[url=https://flic.kr/p/6Bz9k1)
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Post by: coffee on 15 May 2020, 05:58:28 pm
I went out on mine today for an appointment,by the time I got home which was only a 40 odd mile trip I was absolutely freezing.O.K. I only had my bike coat and jeans on but I really thought it was warmer,it took me ages to get warm when I got home so if any of you are going for a blast WRAP UP! :lol :lol
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Post by: vinnyb on 16 May 2020, 02:43:08 pm
 Fitted shorter rear indicators.
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Post by: unfazed on 16 May 2020, 10:18:16 pm
Changed the fork oil on the 1000, put 7.5w back into it, had 10W to see what it was like, but made the front too stiff on compression for my liking on our undulating roads. Back to normal again  (http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/woot.gif)
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Post by: robbo on 17 May 2020, 01:03:03 pm
Nice early 7:30 start this morning, taking in some Sussex and Hampshire B and A roads. Although Loomies is closed, the place was very busy. The garage next door doing a roaring trade for coffee and sandwiches. Cops were out in force with a speed trap approaching West Meon village from Loomies. Spotted him just in time,phew.
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Post by: Grahamm on 17 May 2020, 09:54:02 pm
*Finally* managed to get the sleeve out of the bottom of the rear shock on my FZ6!

What a foccing stupid piece of design by Yamaha  :2guns

(NB I'll post details of how I did it in the FZ6 forum area for the benefit of anyone else who wants to see how to do it :thumbup )
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Post by: bald_pig on 19 May 2020, 10:44:15 pm
rebuilt the carbs, running better than ever, just got an off idle stutter to iron out now!
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Post by: robbo on 21 May 2020, 04:57:21 pm
Another good ride out today, doing the A272 down to the A31 junction, and then a loop into Sussex on the way back. Another 230 miles racked up on the Fazer, which is running sweet as a nut.
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Post by: Grahamm on 23 May 2020, 11:08:12 pm
Having finally got the right (27mm) socket to undo the swingarm bolt on my FZ6 (and a nice sturdy breaker bar!) I finally managed to get the swing arm off.

After using a whole can of degreaser to get all the built-up crap off it (I really should wash the bike more often :( ) I was pleased to find that the bearings and seals were fine and now it's time to start putting it all back together and installing the braided brake lines and new rear shock :thumbup
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Post by: robbo on 24 May 2020, 12:49:52 pm
An early morning whizz up to Saffron Walden, taking in Surrey,Kent,Essex and a bit of Suffolk, clocking up 170 miles. Plenty of bikes out. Stopped off at Finchingfield on the way home. Never been there before, but will certainly go back to sample the tea shop, when things are hopefully back to something like normal.

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Post by: tex on 24 May 2020, 05:50:15 pm
They do lovely scones there to robbo, went past there last su day on route to clacton , loads of bikes
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Post by: red98 on 24 May 2020, 08:18:29 pm
fitted new front wheel bearings to the 600...the ones i took out were the originals with just slight play in one of them,replaced both and the seal with a slinky glide kit from wemoto £13 delivered...10 mile test ride tomorrow to see mum and drop in to see the brother-in-law to fix his car on the way back...
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Post by: Grahamm on 24 May 2020, 09:58:09 pm
If you're going to take a whole load of photos and record videos of the bits you're taking off the bike, it probably makes sense to actually LOOK at the foccing things when you're trying to put it back together.
That way you don't spend two hours faffing around trying to get a banjo bolt into a barely accessible hole in the depths of the frame under the loom and constantly feeling like it's cross threading or just not going in properly until you FINALLY look at the stuff you recorded and realise that you're trying to put the thing on with the metal bend the wrong foccing way round!!!   :'(
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 25 May 2020, 03:09:50 pm
Stripped and serviced the front brakes. New seals, bleed nipples and slider pins, cleaned and polished the pistons, repainted the calipers and installed new red braided lines 😎
Took a good few hours but has been a lovely morning out in the sun, although the installation was aided by a few cold ciders so no test riding u til tomorrow haha

Added some before and after pics for anyone who's interested
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Post by: Gnasher on 25 May 2020, 03:17:15 pm
Looks very  8)
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 25 May 2020, 04:43:41 pm
Looks very  8)

Cheers. Still need to do the fork lowers though 😔
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Post by: fazersharp on 25 May 2020, 06:08:22 pm
Feels good doesn't it when you have taken the time and care and do e a good job. Ciders deserved
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 25 May 2020, 06:39:28 pm
Feels good doesn't it when you have taken the time and care and do e a good job. Ciders deserved

🍻🍻🍻
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Post by: unfazed on 25 May 2020, 09:08:08 pm
Titanium Muffler Fitted  :)
It is 4Kg lighter than the original :eek
Undecided whether to put on the sticker or not :rolleyes
To misty to take it for a spin now, will have to wait until morning to see the difference :(
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 25 May 2020, 10:05:42 pm
Titanium Muffler Fitted  :)
It is 4Kg lighter than the original :eek
Undecided whether to put on the sticker or not :rolleyes
To misty to take it for a spin now, will have to wait until morning to see the difference :(

If that a genuine akra? I thought the logo was riveted?
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Post by: unfazed on 25 May 2020, 10:35:53 pm
Yes, it was a sticker on it. There was another sticker  in the box. I took off the original. I think I will leave it off for now. Not that easy to get it off either
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Post by: Grahamm on 25 May 2020, 10:59:15 pm
What the FOC is it with Yamaha's designers that they like to bury parts of the bike in ridiculously inaccessible places on their bikes, such as putting a clip that holds the clutch cable deep inside the frame meaning you need to lift the tank and take out the airbox to get to it?!


Today, after previously having a nightmare of a job getting the "ABS Modulator Cover Plate" out to take off the old brake pipes (which involved removing the rear wheel, rear shock and exhaust pipe mid-section), I was trying to put bits back together again.


I was trying to reconnect the front brake system with the new braided pipes, but the connectors to the hard pipes from the ABS modulator are, again, stuck behind part of the frame, so there's no way to tighten them up properly when they're in place (and, of course you don't want them leaking!)


The only way I could secure them was to connect the braided pipes loosely to the hard pipes, feed the whole lot through a gap in the frame manoeuvre them around to figure out exactly what position they needed to be in, then take the whole lot *out* again, so I could tighten up the bolts and put it all back once more!



 :wall :wall :wall

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Post by: Millietant on 27 May 2020, 11:03:56 pm

Took the 1000 out for its first run since February, 100 miles around the north Oxfordshire & Warwickshire countryside. Great, quiet roads, great weather and a brilliant bike.

(http://foc-u.co.uk/MGalleryItem.php?id=3428)
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Post by: unfazed on 28 May 2020, 02:24:38 pm
Typical, ruins a perfectly good picture of a Fazer  :lol
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Post by: robbo on 28 May 2020, 03:34:17 pm
Another foray north of the river. A 208 mile whizz through Essex, taking in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk. Called in at Finchingfield for a chillax. Not as busy as Sunday obviously, but still plenty of bikes/people about. The teashop was selling bottled beer, maybe that was the attraction ;) .

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Post by: Dudeofrude on 29 May 2020, 04:18:11 pm
Quick blast around the wolds, back home for an oil and filter change then another 60 mile trip through the back roads.
Chain and sprocket booked for thursday and that's all major maintenance finished for the year 😎
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Post by: Grahamm on 29 May 2020, 09:22:00 pm
Spent the afternoon cleaning the rust and loose paint off the rear footpeg hangers, then prepping them and spraying them with etch primer for painting and lacquering.
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Post by: Millietant on 30 May 2020, 02:26:03 pm
Typical, ruins a perfectly good picture of a Fazer  :lol


Here you go then :D

(http://foc-u.co.uk/MGalleryItem.php?id=3429)
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Post by: Grahamm on 30 May 2020, 11:54:23 pm
I finished painting the rear foot peg hangers, just got to lacquer them tomorrow.


Then I had fun stripping and refurbishing the rear brake caliper.


I figured that it would be better to do the rear first, since there's only one pot and, if I screwed it up, it would be less critical than buggering up a front one  :eek

First problem was that I needed to remove the piston, but needed "low pressure compressed air" to do it, according to Hayes.


I tried with an airbed foot pump, but couldn't get a good seal, so I looked at it a bit more and realised that the bleed valve is almost the same size as a Presta valve on a bicycle tyre.


I found a 10mm bolt to block the hole that the banjo bolt goes into and tried to push the piston out. I got a good seal, but it wasn't moving, so I got a G Clamp and put some padding on each side, then used that to squeeze the piston back into the caliper a little way.

Then, when I tried the bike pump, I got the piston to slide out nicely :thumbup

I found the best way to get the seals out of the caliper was with the pointed "clip" section on the end of a biro cap and then it was just a matter of cleaning everything up and reassembling it.

So tomorrow I do the front calipers and then just wait for the vacuum brake bleeding kit I ordered from eBay to turn up so I can refill the system and check that it all works... (fingers crossed!)
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Post by: bald_pig on 31 May 2020, 12:32:23 am
Fitted new pads on the front, and gave her a wash, back to work on Monday!
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Post by: unfazed on 31 May 2020, 12:37:18 am
Typical, ruins a perfectly good picture of a Fazer  :lol


Here you go then :D

([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/MGalleryItem.php?id=3429[/url])
Much better :thumbup :thumbup
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 31 May 2020, 10:43:20 am
I finished painting the rear foot peg hangers, just got to lacquer them tomorrow.


Then I had fun stripping and refurbishing the rear brake caliper.


I figured that it would be better to do the rear first, since there's only one pot and, if I screwed it up, it would be less critical than buggering up a front one  :eek

First problem was that I needed to remove the piston, but needed "low pressure compressed air" to do it, according to Hayes.


I tried with an airbed foot pump, but couldn't get a good seal, so I looked at it a bit more and realised that the bleed valve is almost the same size as a Presta valve on a bicycle tyre.


I found a 10mm bolt to block the hole that the banjo bolt goes into and tried to push the piston out. I got a good seal, but it wasn't moving, so I got a G Clamp and put some padding on each side, then used that to squeeze the piston back into the caliper a little way.

Then, when I tried the bike pump, I got the piston to slide out nicely :thumbup

I found the best way to get the seals out of the caliper was with the pointed "clip" section on the end of a biro cap and then it was just a matter of cleaning everything up and reassembling it.

So tomorrow I do the front calipers and then just wait for the vacuum brake bleeding kit I ordered from eBay to turn up so I can refill the system and check that it all works... (fingers crossed!)


Although your foot pump method worked for the rear, you may find it a tad more difficult with the front as once you get 1 piston out you the  cant removed the rest so it makes it a tad slow and tedious doing 1 at a time 🤕  I'd highly recommend buying some 'piston pliers'
Paid around £12 for mine about 8 years ago and they have been invaluable for brake servicing 👍
Having rebuilt my front brake last week I can tell you it takes all of 30 seconds to get all 4 pistons out of a caliper without any damage etc.
Great bit of kit
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Post by: robbo on 31 May 2020, 01:59:24 pm
Lovely morning to be out on the bike early. Met up with the usual breakfast run members, for another 200+ miler, taking in most of Sussex and Kents best biking roads, including the Chilham Bends, which are always guaranteed to put a smile on your face :lol :thumbup .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 31 May 2020, 02:37:37 pm
Fixed my leaking fork seals with a DIY tool I cut out from a lemonade bottle.
After a few pumps and a little ride out to see if it has fixed the problem...Success.
No more leaking seals and saved me a strip down to replace them.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: dazza on 31 May 2020, 02:43:55 pm
Lovely morning to be out on the bike early. Met up with the usual breakfast run members, for another 200+ miler, taking in most of Sussex and Kents best biking roads, including the Chilham Bends, which are always guaranteed to put a smile on your face :lol :thumbup .


Nice one Robbo. Going to be hitting those bends later. Roads have been pretty clear around that area lately.
Round my way every bend you come to has a jogger, walker or cyclist....Or a car on the wrong side of the road trying to avoid them  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 31 May 2020, 07:02:58 pm
Hi Dazza,
Nice to see the yellow peril is out and about and doing the business :thumbup . Yeah, the walkers,joggers and cyclists are like mobile chicanes almost wherever you go. But not the Chilham bends fortunately ;) .Take care and say Hi to your brother for me.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 31 May 2020, 09:18:51 pm
Although your foot pump method worked for the rear, you may find it a tad more difficult with the front as once you get 1 piston out you the  cant removed the rest so it makes it a tad slow and tedious doing 1 at a time 🤕  I'd highly recommend buying some 'piston pliers'

Interesting, thanks for the tip.

What I'm going to try to do is get them both almost all the way out by blocking one, letting the other move a bit further, then swapping etc.

If I can do that, I think I should be able to then get one out, re-insert it slightly and block it so the other will "pop".

I'll find out later tonight (or maybe tomorrow, depending on how I feel! :thumbup )
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 31 May 2020, 09:20:57 pm
Meanwhile, the bike is (finally!) starting to come back together again, although I had almost as much hassle getting the ABS cover plate back into place as I did getting it out :(

Still, footpeg hangers are now painted, the braided brake pipes are installed, the swing arm is re-attached, the new rear shock is now in place  :thumbup:

I was thinking about putting the rear wheel back on as well, but I'd been at it for around six hours and decided it was time to take a break, so I'll do the rest of it later.

But there are fewer bits off the bike than there were and they all seem to be back in the right places, so that's a positive :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: tex on 01 June 2020, 10:23:03 am
Nice ride out around Herts and Essex, Finchingfield was packed with bikes, lot of police around, two on the a507 withspeed guns

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 01 June 2020, 07:13:52 pm
Had a nice Jaunt up to Scarborough and back. 180miles round trip. Certainly started to highlight just how uncomfortable my seat is 🤕

While I was there I parked next to another Gen2 Fazer. Dark grey, silver engine with flo yellow wheels and stickers, the couple riding it both had high vis helmets on.
Could maybe be someone here??
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 02 June 2020, 04:12:25 pm
Up into the Derbyshire Dales. Not too hot, steady away, bikes running lovely, fair few bikers out, but generally light traffic
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 02 June 2020, 04:15:32 pm
Parked up to admire the view
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 02 June 2020, 07:50:52 pm
Sold it.
















Then bought my old tatty one back and put the cash difference in the bank.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 04 June 2020, 02:13:07 pm
Finally got round to get the new new chain and sprockets on... nice and golden now 😎
Gotta say as soon as I set off I noticed how much smoother the gear changes are now. Put a 'silent' front sprocket on too which has made quite a difference, although now I have an annoying buzzing noise coming from somewhere! Might be new or could have been there all along but being masked by the old transmission noise 🤔 either way I will need to investigate as it drove me nuts on the test ride 😅
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 04 June 2020, 02:13:30 pm
Finally got round to get the new new chain and sprockets on... nice and golden now 😎
Gotta say as soon as I set off I noticed how much smoother the gear changes are now. Put a 'silent' front sprocket on too which has made quite a difference, although now I have an annoying buzzing noise coming from somewhere! Might be new or could have been there all along but being masked by the old transmission noise 🤔 either way I will need to investigate as it drove me nuts on the test ride 😅
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 04 June 2020, 02:20:40 pm
Lovely looking chicken strips there  ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 04 June 2020, 03:20:33 pm
Lovely looking chicken strips there  ;)

Good....means I'm not riding like a dick then 😜😜
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 06 June 2020, 01:05:07 am
I spent an entertaining evening learning how to strip down, clean and rebuild the front brake calipers from my FZ6 and then getting a not very nice surprise...


The first problem was that, on one caliper, the smaller of the pistons would come about half way out, then, no matter what I did to block the larger one, the small one simply wouldn't shift any more.


Eventually I used a G Clamp to push it back in, kept the other one completely blocked, put something in the way of the smaller one, but so it would stop further out than it had gone before, then gave it as much pressure as I could from the bike pump I was using and, thankfully, it popped far enough out to get past whatever was making it stick.

I then "walked" them out by putting thinner blocks in front of them until they'd both got past the inner seals and I could just wiggle them out with finger pressure.


So I got everything cleaned up, new seals in place etc and started to reassemble it, but I couldn't get the pads to go back into place.


I know they were stiff when they came out, but I figured that was because they hadn't been cleaned for ages (or at all!) and they were on the sides that originally came from, because I was very careful about that, but I couldn't get them to fit back in place as they kept getting stuck.


Finally I looked up the code on the back of them and found the pads on a Russian website. It also had the details of the dimensions and some pictures of the bikes they were for.


I looked at the pictures. FJR, R6, R1, a 125... FZ6 Fazer? Nope, no FZ6 Fazer...!


So I tried looking up the dimensions for the FZ6's front brake pads...


The sizes of the ones I have are 94.0 x 41.0 x 10.0mm


The FZ6 pads are 93.8 x 40.3 x 9.8mm


So whatever Foccer put the pads on the front brakes, put the wrong damn ones on!!!

 :2guns

Ok, they are literally just about 0.2mm too big and they still work because I've been using them for years, but they wouldn't go back easily.


I then spent ages carefully grinding down the ends with a Dremel, shaving a fraction of a mil off, checking the fit, taking another tiny bit off, re-checking, rinse and repeat until they fit properly into the caliper bracket.


Unfortunately I think the place that put the wrong ones on isn't in business any more (they've been on there for a while), so there's no chance of going back and giving them a bollocking :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 06 June 2020, 10:52:04 am
Good....means I'm not riding like a dick then 😜😜


Oh dear, you don't have to ride like a dick not to have chicken strips, seems you're somewhat touchy about that  :rolleyes   your get there in time, perhaps.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 06 June 2020, 10:59:30 am
I spent an entertaining evening learning how to strip down, clean and rebuild the front brake calipers from my FZ6 and then getting a not very nice surprise...

The first problem was that, on one caliper, the smaller of the pistons would come about half way out, then, no matter what I did to block the larger one, the small one simply wouldn't shift any more.

Eventually I used a G Clamp to push it back in, kept the other one completely blocked, put something in the way of the smaller one, but so it would stop further out than it had gone before, then gave it as much pressure as I could from the bike pump I was using and, thankfully, it popped far enough out to get past whatever was making it stick.

I then "walked" them out by putting thinner blocks in front of them until they'd both got past the inner seals and I could just wiggle them out with finger pressure.


So I got everything cleaned up, new seals in place etc and started to reassemble it, but I couldn't get the pads to go back into place.


I know they were stiff when they came out, but I figured that was because they hadn't been cleaned for ages (or at all!) and they were on the sides that originally came from, because I was very careful about that, but I couldn't get them to fit back in place as they kept getting stuck.


Finally I looked up the code on the back of them and found the pads on a Russian website. It also had the details of the dimensions and some pictures of the bikes they were for.


I looked at the pictures. FJR, R6, R1, a 125... FZ6 Fazer? Nope, no FZ6 Fazer...!


So I tried looking up the dimensions for the FZ6's front brake pads...


The sizes of the ones I have are 94.0 x 41.0 x 10.0mm


The FZ6 pads are 93.8 x 40.3 x 9.8mm


So whatever Foccer put the pads on the front brakes, put the wrong damn ones on!!!

 :2guns

Ok, they are literally just about 0.2mm too big and they still work because I've been using them for years, but they wouldn't go back easily.


I then spent ages carefully grinding down the ends with a Dremel, shaving a fraction of a mil off, checking the fit, taking another tiny bit off, re-checking, rinse and repeat until they fit properly into the caliper bracket.


Unfortunately I think the place that put the wrong ones on isn't in business any more (they've been on there for a while), so there's no chance of going back and giving them a bollocking :(


Lot more common than you think, pads being the wrong size.  Most are slightly too small which lead to them twisting in the body, after a while they start wearing away the caliper body and then jam, some just jam and the pad wears to a taper. 

I hope you got all I mean all the crap out of the seal rebates.   ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 06 June 2020, 12:46:58 pm
Good....means I'm not riding like a dick then 😜😜


Oh dear, you don't have to ride like a dick not to have chicken strips, seems you're somewhat touchy about that  :rolleyes   your get there in time, perhaps.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 06 June 2020, 12:59:26 pm
Oh dear, you don't have to ride like a dick not to have chicken strips, seems you're somewhat touchy about that  :rolleyes   your get there in time, perhaps.



Now what was it we used to say at a the track, oh yer "all the gear and no idea"  :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin

Three words Raw, Nerve, Hit never mind.  Some people on this site nowadays are just so touchy :rolleyes bring back the good old days! 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 06 June 2020, 01:19:08 pm
Oh dear, you don't have to ride like a dick not to have chicken strips, seems you're somewhat touchy about that  :rolleyes   your get there in time, perhaps.



Now what was it we used to say at a the track, oh yer "all the gear and no idea"  :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin

Three words Raw, Nerve, Hit never mind.  Some people on this site nowadays are just so touchy :rolleyes bring back the good old days!

🙄🙄🙄 Gnasher i dont know what Boris has done today to get your knickers in such a twist but chill out.
The original reply was meant as a tongue in cheek response.... hence the winky face emojis.
I really couldnt care less what you think of...well anything really so youd have a hard time hitting a nerve 🤣🤣
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 06 June 2020, 01:37:23 pm
So was mine  ;) different sense of humour, I guess.


WTF Boris has to do with it, you've lost me there  :groan I haven't thought about him for days to be honest, clearly you have.  :rolleyes He does have that effect on some people.   :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 06 June 2020, 01:43:18 pm
So was mine  ;) different sense of humour, I guess.


WTF Boris has to do with it, you've lost me there  :groan I haven't thought about him for days to be honest, clearly you have.  :rolleyes He does have that effect on some people.   :D


Well I guess we will have to come to the conclusion that neither of us is very funny then 😇
Have a good un 🍻
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: YamFazFan on 06 June 2020, 01:44:43 pm
So was mine  ;) different sense of humour, I guess.


WTF Boris has to do with it, you've lost me there  :groan I haven't thought about him for days to be honest
'for days' :lol . About 10 minutes at best more like :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 06 June 2020, 02:08:07 pm
'for days' :lol . About 10 minutes at best more like :lol


Oh no look who's turned up  :groan  and having trouble counting  :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 07 June 2020, 12:12:04 am
Lot more common than you think, pads being the wrong size.  Most are slightly too small which lead to them twisting in the body, after a while they start wearing away the caliper body and then jam, some just jam and the pad wears to a taper. 

Well one of them on one of the front calipers is substantially thinner than the other, I think because one was *very* stuck, so only one pad was actually doing the braking!

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I hope you got all I mean all the crap out of the seal rebates.   ;)

I do too, although, surprisingly, the old seals were actually in very good shape, given they've been in there since new  :look
The Pad Springs were a bit manky, but still working. I was thinking of getting new ones, but they were about £25 each which is absolutely ridiculous, so I put the old ones back.

There were some bits of crud on the outer edges of the pistons which, despite lots of brake cleaner and scraping with a plastic biro cap, wouldn't shift, but that's outside the bores anyway, so fortunately wouldn't affect anything.
Tomorrow I should be refitting them and using the vacuum bleeder kit to fill the system and then I might actually get to ride it again for a little trundle around the block to make sure everything works properly (after static testing first...!)


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 07 June 2020, 08:19:04 am

There were some bits of crud on the outer edges of the pistons which, despite lots of brake cleaner and scraping with a plastic biro cap, wouldn't shift, but that's outside the bores anyway, so fortunately wouldn't affect anything.

You can get this off with a piece of wet and dry. All 8 of mine had a pretty thick line around the rim but managed to get them all back to almost new.
I used a bit of 1500 wet & dry then polished them up after with some metal polish and a soft cloth to make sure they were nice a smooth
Tedious work but worth it 👍
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 07 June 2020, 09:47:00 am

You can get this off with a piece of wet and dry. All 8 of mine had a pretty thick line around the rim but managed to get them all back to almost new.
I used a bit of 1500 wet & dry then polished them up after with some metal polish and a soft cloth to make sure they were nice a smooth
Tedious work but worth it


The pistons are nickle cadmium coated, where there's pitting/corrosion the coating has been damaged, the corrosion will spread no matter what you do.  Any pitting/corrosion lower than 6/7mm from the edge will render the piston unserviceable, any pitting/corrosion that sits below the dust seal when the piston is retracted will start recorroding and cut the seal/s.  This can happen within weeks of you servicing them and they'll be sticking eventually seizing. 

This is another factor you should consider when using non OE pistons.  The coating is microns thick, AM pistons are cheaper because the coating is thinner and softer, I've seen these AM pistons corrode just sitting in air!  If you use the bike daily and ride in rain or the odd salt covered road, AM pistons will seize in quick time unless you keep them coated, even that will not stop them corroding.   

This is why car brake pistons have rubber boots that cover all but the top few mm.           
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 07 June 2020, 11:01:03 am

You can get this off with a piece of wet and dry. All 8 of mine had a pretty thick line around the rim but managed to get them all back to almost new.
I used a bit of 1500 wet & dry then polished them up after with some metal polish and a soft cloth to make sure they were nice a smooth
Tedious work but worth it


The pistons are nickle cadmium coated, where there's pitting/corrosion the coating has been damaged, the corrosion will spread no matter what you do.  Any pitting/corrosion lower than 6/7mm from the edge will render the piston unserviceable, any pitting/corrosion that sits below the dust seal when the piston is retracted will start recorroding and cut the seal/s.  This can happen within weeks of you servicing them and they'll be sticking eventually seizing. 

This is another factor you should consider when using non OE pistons.  The coating is microns thick, AM pistons are cheaper because the coating is thinner and softer, I've seen these AM pistons corrode just sitting in air!  If you use the bike daily and ride in rain or the odd salt covered road, AM pistons will seize in quick time unless you keep them coated, even that will not stop them corroding.   

This is why car brake pistons have rubber boots that cover all but the top few mm.         

Very true.... if its corrosion.
But I've found in most cases with the many I've done in the past it's not actually corroded it's just a very hard baked layer of brake dust. I have had some in the past where I actually had to use a dremel to get through it but once I did the actual coating of the piston was spot on.
But yeah once they have started to corrode your much better to replace them
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 07 June 2020, 11:14:26 am
Next time you, clean off the baked on dust as you call it, put the piston under a strong magnifying lens.  What you'll find is a tiny pit in the cadmium, the dust is clinging to corrosion, as the coating is damaged.  How does is get damaged, crud allowed to build up in the dust seal, crud contains grit and salt which is a crystal, over time coating is worn away.

That's why these brakes need to be rebuilt every 2years or 18k.  If you're riding in all weathers I recommend you do it every year.       
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 07 June 2020, 11:34:31 am
To my mind. That crud line mark's the max extent of the piston travel, so that crud wont be going past the seal, it's a dust seal by pushing the crud to the crud line it's doing what it is supposed to do. And as the pads wear the crud line will get further away.


But I can see an issue when new pads are fitted and the old crud line is now directly under the dust seal.
Having  said that I have brought new pistons for my rear before I have started stripping it down, if the pistons are absolutely fine I will still fit the new but sell the old ones on.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 07 June 2020, 12:14:41 pm
There were some bits of crud on the outer edges of the pistons which, despite lots of brake cleaner and scraping with a plastic biro cap, wouldn't shift, but that's outside the bores anyway, so fortunately wouldn't affect anything.

You can get this off with a piece of wet and dry.

Well, they're back in the calipers now and I'm not going to take them apart again right now as I want to get them back on the bike and refill the system so I can test out my new braided lines :thumbup

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 07 June 2020, 12:19:21 pm
Next time you, clean off the baked on dust as you call it, put the piston under a strong magnifying lens.  What you'll find is a tiny pit in the cadmium, the dust is clinging to corrosion, as the coating is damaged. 

The crud on mine was definitely on the surface as I checked by using the "clip" from a plastic biro cap to try and scrape it off and it was catching on the crud when I ran it across the piston.

In any case, it's outside the caliper body when the pads are in place, so it's not going to damage the seals. It probably would be even if I put new pads in, but they don't need replacing at the moment.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 07 June 2020, 02:06:46 pm
An excellent early morning run today. Must have been 50 odd bikes at The Chalet, which was open, as we shot past at around 8 o'clockish. I image Whiteways may have been open too judging by the number of bikes in the Arundel roundabout area. Went by Goodwood and Tangmere, before riding through East Meon, naturally stopping at Loomies. Well the petrol station next door. A few cops about including one on an unmarked bike. The blue lights being the giveaway. Fortunately not for our benefit. Took the A272 back to Cowfold, then some B road action across to the A22 and home. A short day today. Only196.8 mile, not the usual 200+ :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 07 June 2020, 10:46:08 pm
Well, I now have two wheels back on my wagon!

I've finally got the brake calipers cleaned and hooked up to the braided pipes, but due to feeling crap for some reason, couldn't do much more than that :(

Also I still need to clean the downpipes and put them back on the bike before I can put everything else back on the rear end, so it'll have to wait for another day.

I did try out a very useful technique, however...

Getting the rear wheel back on has, at times, been an absolute foccer of a job. In the past it's taken me over half an hour of swearing and cursing and trying to prop it up or hold it with my legs etc :(

But, recently, on Facebook, someone suggested a bloody brilliant idea: Use a ratchet strap around the rear of the bike to lift the wheel up to the right level, then pop the axle in, push it most of the way through, a little bit of wiggling to get the sprocket side in the right place and push the axle the rest of the way through, job's a good 'un :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 11 June 2020, 03:46:34 pm
Fitted a pair of rear axle crash bungs. Hope I don't end up using them :eek :eek .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 13 June 2020, 11:23:46 pm
Before and after an hour or two with Autosol!

The pipes are now back on the bike, but I didn't take a pic of that :(
(At some time I've *really* got to get around to trying that experiment with the effects of Autosol vs Harpic on corrosion resistance...)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 14 June 2020, 01:53:14 pm
Nice morning for a 195 mile whizz around the south east's B roads. Plenty of old bill in the Bury Hill area and on the A272. The Chalet is almost back to normal, serving takeout hot food and drinks, and is the only place I've come across, so far, that has opened up the toilets/washrooms. I reckon they'll get plenty of extra trade now that Whiteways has become a mini-mart.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 15 June 2020, 12:35:01 am
Well, she's starting to come back together again...

Now the pipes are back on, I was planning on filling the new braided brake lines, but found that the tubes on the vacuum bleeder kit I'd bought were too big to fit on the bleed valves!

Fortunately (after a bit of digging around) I found the one-way valve bleed kit I'd used previously which did have a pipe of the right size, but for some reason there was air leaking from *after* the one-way valve, so it wasn't going back into the system, but did make it a much longer and slower process because I couldn't get a good vacuum.

Still, at least I got all the electrics connected up again and she runs now :thumbup

Oh, PS I'm not going for the naked look, I just haven't put the fairings back on again after repainting the front support bracket! Also I may actually leave them off until after I've installed the Hyperpro fork springs...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: coffee on 15 June 2020, 01:08:15 am
Nice morning for a 195 mile whizz around the south east's B roads. Plenty of old bill in the Bury Hill area and on the A272. The Chalet is almost back to normal, serving takeout hot food and drinks, and is the only place I've come across, so far, that has opened up the toilets/washrooms. I reckon they'll get plenty of extra trade now that Whiteways has become a mini-mart.






Tell you what,you don't 'arf get about!put me and my twice weekly blasts to shame :b good on ya! :thumbup :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 15 June 2020, 07:22:11 am
There’s a group of us that are retired, although the others are late 50’s early 60’s. If the weathers half decent we’ll try and get out on Thurs and Sunday, although Sunday is always an early start as roads are usually quiet then, to allow for any high jinx ;) . Although their machinery is much newer, the Fazer is more than up to it, and on some of the B roads, is much more suitable than something with clipons. Got to keep chucking a leg over the bike, as the next step will be reading a book or watching tv :eek :lol . Although I still enjoy my coarse fishing.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 16 June 2020, 04:29:49 pm

So, as i said a couple of weeks ago, I sold the Fazer and bought my old one back. Its really clear how much faster and crisper it is compared to the Ivanised one. But, as was said a long time ago, some bikes are just quicker than others.

Anyway. I want to do it in KR Yellow with speed blocks, and, as I need new tyres I thought i'd get the wheels powder coated gold, so they don't have to come off again.

So over the past couple of days I have -

Removed the wheels
Removed all bearings except for the needle roller bearings from them
Removed all the front disc bolts apart from 3, Dean at the powder coaters is removing the rest
Removed none of the rear disc bolts, even with my windy gun I just couldn't shift them, again Dean to the rescue there
Dropped the wheels off at the powder coaters
Drove from Stoke to Telford to pick up my new Michelin Road 4's, then dropped them off at Dean's.
Matched and bought the front bearings at a local specialists
Drove from Stoke to Stourbridge to pick up a rear wheel bearing kit (the needle rollers are stuck in so I couldn't match them at the bearing specialists). Why do all this driving I hear you ask? I just don't trust the post office/Couriers to get stuff here when they are supposed to at the moment, and time is precious, I need it done and MOT'd by Friday.
Snapped a bleed nipple off, so I've taken it to Foleys Bike shop to get it removed.
Bought new disc bolts front and rear at a quid each while I was there.
Fitted the R6 shock I've had in the garage for about 2 years
Greased all bolts and linkages
Fitted new front braided hoses, just waiting for the missing calliper to return so I can bleed them up.
Made some bearing drifts out of the old bearings with a grinder
Cleaned off the sprocket carrier and fitted the new bearing and seal, dragged my 9 year old lad off his phone to show him how its done
Changed the fluid in the rear brake and bled it up
Fitted my electrics distribution, so I just have to wire into a connector block for 12V power instead of having multiple connectors under the battery terminals

All in all I can safely say, I have not wasted my first 2 days of my holiday at home. Still pissed off that I couldn't go to France though. The lads are not going to be happy when we get there in July and the first thing we have to do after 600 miles of riding is weed the front yard so we can get the bikes in then cut the lawn so a couple of tents can be put up.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 21 June 2020, 10:02:52 pm
As mentioned elsewhere, I didn't have much luck balancing the thottle bodies on my FZ6, but, this weekend I have managed:


Refilling and bleeding the brake system after installing braided pipes (and that technique of a zip-tie around the brake lever to the throttle overnight does wonders!)


Checked the plugs without needing to drain the coolant and remove the radiator by taking out the bolts that hold the radiator in place and giving myself (just) enough room to do the job, although getting the HT leads out is a bugger of a job, but at least a drop of WD-40 helps get them back in place :)


Changed the oil and filter.


Fixed the instrument cluster as the LCD display was flickering again.


I did also start having a go at installing the 4 degree ignition advancer, but I wanted to read through a thread on doing this mod again and it was getting late, so I decided to leave that for another time...


PS I forgot: Whoever put the oil filter on the bike must have had really strong hands if it's supposed to be "finger tight" as I eventually had to use a cup socket and a breaker bar to shift it...  :eek

Now the old filter is stuck *in* the cup socket and I'm going to have to take a hammer and drift to the old filter to get it out...   :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 23 June 2020, 07:18:31 pm
Missed my Sunday whizz as the weather didn't want to play ball. Made up for that today with a 200+ mile trip to Essex and bordering counties. Traffic has certainly built up now as had to work quite hard to keep up,being tail end Charlie, as we threaded ourselves around the county's finest B roads. Finchingfield is becoming a regular stop off. A Portaloo was being delivered which will mean less leg crossing on my next visit. Plenty of bikes there today, enjoying the sun and high temperature. Could have done with some air con zips in my jacket.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 24 June 2020, 10:38:47 pm
Waited until the heat of the day had died down and the emerging post covid rush hour traffic to calm down and went for a quick 60 mile blat, roads were almost empty but quite a few bikes out. Picture  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 25 June 2020, 05:56:25 pm
Got the 4 degree ignition advancer fitted this afternoon by using an 8mm spanner to stop the timing rotor from turning anticlockwise as I undid the retaining bolt.

New timing cover gasket fitted and oil topped up to the proper level.

I was planning on trying rebalancing the throttle bodies again, but, even with both shed doors open (to avoid asphxianting myself!) with the engine running just for a few minutes it was *way* too hot in the shed...

I might try later this evening when it's cooled down a bit.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 25 June 2020, 06:43:38 pm
Took my daughter out on the back for her first ever ride on a motorcycle. It was also my first time ever taking a pillion so was a cautious ride.
She ended up loving it and I found it easy enough once we got moving so I can see it being a regular thing over the coming months.
I have to say it wasn't 'fun' having her on because I couldnt ride in my usual aggressive manner and was constantly working about how she was doing but was still a nice bonding moment for us both.
Will hopefully get to the point where I can start to bring her along to bike meets and shows
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 25 June 2020, 10:13:26 pm
Same as yesterday, read that post for the description but I do have another picture from tonight
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Millietant on 26 June 2020, 04:00:47 pm
Had a nice little ride out to Rutland Water today with my pal Jim on his Can Am Spyder. The Fazer behaved perfectly....as always !


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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 26 June 2020, 07:59:10 pm
Met up with Flooky at The Chalet. Managed to get a table in the shade. After a chinwag and a sausage baguette, it was off to explore Sussex and Hampshire. Came home via Loomies and the A272 as far as Billingshurst. Then home via Box Hill, which should be open properly this weekend. Another 184 miles chalked up on the trip meter.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: coffee on 27 June 2020, 12:07:28 am
Met up with Flooky at The Chalet. Managed to get a table in the shade. After a chinwag and a sausage baguette, it was off to explore Sussex and Hampshire. Came home via Loomies and the A272 as far as Billingshurst. Then home via Box Hill, which should be open properly this weekend. Another 184 miles chalked up on the trip meter.







just wondered if this is the same Flook who used to have a F800 BMW a few years back and was on the BMW 800 owners club,it's just that it's an unusual handle and I met this guy back when I had a GT800.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 27 June 2020, 07:39:13 am
It is an unusual name, but the only Beemer he's has was an 1150GS. You may know the name from the race paddock in the 80's.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: coffee on 27 June 2020, 01:21:26 pm
Thanks for that,different bloke,just curious 'cause of the name.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 02 July 2020, 08:21:39 pm
A few days ago, my girlfriend was taken into hospital with problems related to her severe asthma (not COVID-19, thank fully!)

Today they decided they're going to have to keep her in for a few more days, so she needed me to bring some stuff to the hospital, which meant I had to reassemble my FZ6 which was still in quite a few bits.

Fortunately I'd done all the major work on the rear of the bike (good job I hadn't decided to do the front fork springs today, otherwise I'd have been well screwed...!), so it was just a matter of putting the pannier racks and top box mounts back on, re-installing the instrument cluster and fairings (although this wasn't quite as simple as it sounds and took a few hours, mostly fiddling and faffing around to get everything lined up and in the right place) and then checking everything worked which, fortunately, it did!

So I ride it down to the garage to do the tyres and get some more petrol, then go around the block a few times to get used to the braided brake lines, new rear shock and 4 degree ignition advancer.

Not a problem, the feel was a bit different, but a little practice, a couple of trial emergency stops etc and everything was fine.

So I stopped off back at home to pick up the top box with her stuff in, put it on the bike, pressed the starter...

... Nada.

Ok, I've had this happen before, I thought it was a problem with the side stand switch (although I had taken it off and checked it and apparently it was working ok), I just put the stand down, flick it back up so it gives a bit of a jolt and it starts...

... Nope.

Try again...

... Bupkis.

Try switching off, switching back on again.

... Still nothing.

Putting it into first, flicking it out again, can work too...

... Not this time, sunshine!

So go back into the house, pick up the Haynes manual, check the fault finding... Hmm, I can hear the relay clicking, it's not buzzing, so the battery is ok, maybe it's the Neutral switch, although the green light in the instrument cluster is on.

Jiggle the gear lever a few times, put it into first, back to neutral.

... Our survey says: UH-UH!!

Ok, let's try bump starting it. Oh, bugger, the street has a pretty steep camber, so push it forward a few millimeters, front brake on, recover, push it forward another few mill... repeat several times until finally I'm on the flat part, try the bump start and...

It works!!

I finally get to the hospital, make sure I park on a *downhill* slope, drop the stuff off, then have to bump it again to ride home.

So it looks like the next thing is to check the sidestand, neutral and clutch switches to find out what's causing this problem.

Oh, and PS, with the new rear shock and braided lines, it does feel much nicer to ride :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 03 July 2020, 08:23:12 pm
Traffic’s certainly back to normal now, which will no doubt curtail any more mid week ride outs, as just not so enjoyable today. Still managed 175 miles criss crossing Kent, shame the Chilham bends had a few mobile chicanes in the way though, but still good fun. :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 03 July 2020, 09:33:57 pm
Traffic’s certainly back to normal now, which will no doubt curtail any more mid week ride outs, as just not so enjoyable today. Still managed 175 miles criss crossing Kent, shame the Chilham bends had a few mobile chicanes in the way though, but still good fun. :thumbup

Well if the weather behaves then surely tomorrow afternoon and Sunday morning will be golden seeing as half the country will be in the pub and then hungover 😆
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 04 July 2020, 09:09:16 am
Yep agree, but got other plans for this weekend. Besides it'll save a bit of tyre wear for next Sundays trip.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: steve65 on 04 July 2020, 09:11:21 am
Before my bike had even arrived I bought new Givi arms and monorack and sourced a used V46 top box (my first top box in 39yrs of bikes!) so I fitted that last weekend.  My first ride out with it tomorrow and I’m very much looking forward to having a boot!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 05 July 2020, 05:48:06 pm
fitted new chain and sprockets to the boxeye, while i had the front sprocket off i cleaned and re-greased the clutch release mechanism, got a really smooth, light clutch now  :thumbup . to make it a bit easier to remove the clutch cable at the bottom end i removed the clutch lever, lots of wear on the mounting hole  :eek  will treat it to some new levers...had a test ride up to the ACE CAFE, which is now open, and chain and clutch are super smooth, happy with that but another problem has come to my attention, i`ll start another thread for that...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 05 July 2020, 10:21:48 pm
Well, after about 7 hours, I've managed to fit *one* of the new Hyperpro fork springs on my bike!

I was hoping for two, but it was a lot of hassle, firstly because it's something I've never done before, so I spent a lot of time figuring out exactly what needed to be done and checking and re-checking to make sure I didn't get anything wrong.

I needed to get inventive at some points, for instance I had to remove the handlebars to get to the fork caps, so they're now hanging from the rafters of the shed by a whole load of cable ties that have been linked together! There's a similar set up with the brake calipers dangling from the mirror stems.

Then there was the problem of dealing with bolts that hadn't been removed since the bike was new :-(

I found that, to remove one of them, I had to daisy chain together a breaker bar, *two* adapters to go from a 1/2" drive to 3/8" drive to a 1/4" drive, then an adapter to let me use an allen key driver and THEN I discovered that this ridiculously long collection of tools was too big to get behind the front fairing, so I had to stop and take that off :-(

Also, about five o'clock I started to get dehydrated and my brain started to get fuzzy to the extent that I couldn't concentrate on what I was doing and nearly managed to bugger everything up until, fortunately, I had enough sense to realise what was happening, stop and get a drink, after which my brain started working again...!

So I finally got the first one sorted out, then had to figure out how to get sufficient oil into the fork such that the level was 140mm below the top of a metal tube.

I eventually ended up using a steel ruler like a dipstick. I put a line at 140mm, then lowered it into the tube to see if there was any oil on the bottom.

If there wasn't, I topped it up a bit more and tried again until finally I got it right.

So, anyway, that's one done, at least the other one should be easier now I have a better idea of what needs to be done.

I also have ordered myself a new battery, because the I installed the current one back in 2014, so it's no wonder it's a bit dodgy and the ECU is throwing error codes...!

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dynspud on 07 July 2020, 03:03:37 pm
Fitted a pair of LED bulbs (thanks again Mr kebab19) to the mighty thou, to replace the OEM ones.
What a difference - fantastic.

Also replaced the standard turn signal lamps on the clocks motherboard with green LED bulbs.
Absolutely vast improvement.
Don't think I'll ever be caught out leaving the indicators on again  :D

These are the turn signal bulbs (in green) I bought from FleaBay - £2.99 for a pack of 10 - bargain!!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-x-LED-Dash-Board-Bulbs-Car-T5-73-74-286-Light-Bulb-Lamp-CHOICE-OF-COLOURS/360975710313?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=630319454937&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-x-LED-Dash-Board-Bulbs-Car-T5-73-74-286-Light-Bulb-Lamp-CHOICE-OF-COLOURS/360975710313?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=630319454937&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649)


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 07 July 2020, 04:40:26 pm
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Don't think I'll ever be caught out leaving the indicators on again  ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/cheesy.gif[/url])
Think you need your eyes testing mate

Postage: Item location: Barnard Castle, United Kingdom
 :rollin 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dynspud on 07 July 2020, 05:10:16 pm
 :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: ogri48 on 07 July 2020, 05:59:36 pm
Fitted a pair of LED bulbs (thanks again Mr kebab19) to the mighty thou, to replace the OEM ones.
What a difference - fantastic.

Also replaced the standard turn signal lamps on the clocks motherboard with green LED bulbs.
Absolutely vast improvement.
Don't think I'll ever be caught out leaving the indicators on again  :D

These are the turn signal bulbs (in green) I bought from FleaBay - £2.99 for a pack of 10 - bargain!!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-x-LED-Dash-Board-Bulbs-Car-T5-73-74-286-Light-Bulb-Lamp-CHOICE-OF-COLOURS/360975710313?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=630319454937&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-x-LED-Dash-Board-Bulbs-Car-T5-73-74-286-Light-Bulb-Lamp-CHOICE-OF-COLOURS/360975710313?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=630319454937&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649)
i leave mine on loads as Dynspud will verify lol, yup gotta get these
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 07 July 2020, 09:07:58 pm
Am I foccing cursed or something??  :'(

I get the second fork spring installed (a lot quicker than the first one, now I know what I'm doing) and put everything back on the bike.

My girlfriend needs me to bring her some stuff in QA Hospital (she has severe asthma), so I decide to take the bike around the block a few times to check I've got everything back together again and the bike still handles ok.

Unfortunately I still have to bump start it because of the fault code that I can't fix at the moment, but that's no big deal.

It all feels good, so I pull up outside the house to pick up the top box (it's difficult to bump it with the box on), back into a gap between two cars, side stand down and I'm about to get off when the bloody bike falls over on top of me, pushing me onto the bonnet of the car on my left!!!

Fortunately one of my neighbours (whose car it is!) sees me and helps me get the bike off me and upright and I look down to see that the foccing side stand has snapped :(

Now I need to figure out if I can ride the bike up to QA, get off without the side stand (I have short legs, so I'm usually on the balls of my feet at a standstill), get it onto the centre stand, then drop the stuff off, then bump start it *again*, get on and get home before having to wheel it backwards into the shed and get it onto the centre stand again...

I decided that this was *not* a good idea!

So now I need a new side stand and a new left mirror as the stem broke when the bike went over :(

Fortunately there's only a little dent in the car's bonnet which should push out. He even gave me a lift up to the hospital and back, only for me to be told by some bloody jobsworth receptionist that the Drop Off service closed THREE FOCCING MINUTES AGO and there's nothing she can do, because if she made an exception for me, she'd have to do it for everyone so I'll have to come back tomorrow...   :2guns
I can do without this shit...

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: coffee on 07 July 2020, 09:15:04 pm
'kin hell mate,the way your lucks' running I'd shut the door and don't venture out for a while. :wall
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 07 July 2020, 09:46:01 pm
'kin hell mate,the way your lucks' running I'd shut the door and don't venture out for a while. :wall

Problem is, there's a market in Brighton on Sunday that I really want to do for the extra income :(

Yes, I could get a train there, but it's a slow journey followed by a bus trip and a total PITA...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 08 July 2020, 09:34:11 am
Glad you're okay, but what happened to the side stand, did it break or something?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 08 July 2020, 10:33:36 am
Glad you're okay, but what happened to the side stand, did it break or something?

The metal looks like it's just sheared away (see the pic).

It's only a hollow tube, so if it's under compression with the weight going "down" the tube, it's strong enough, but the only thing I can think of is that, because the road has quite a steep camber and I parked the bike with the back wheel towards the kerb, the pressure on the stand was pushing it "forwards" rather than the bike just leaning against it to the side.

I presume that it's weakened over the years (2006 registration) and this was just enough to push it to the breaking point :(


ADDENDUM: It's just occurred to me that, of course, I've been using it to jog the starter (or whatever was causing the "doesn't want to start" problem) by putting it down and then "flicking" it back up to send a jolt through the starter/ engine/ switches/ whatever and that probably didn't help...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 08 July 2020, 11:03:33 am
That's the first time I've seen or heard of a side stand snapping, blimey.  Even i when left down or crashed the bend, there's no real side or share weight on them in operation it's all pretty much straight down force, very odd.

It's very possible whatever's caused this to fracture has damaged the side stand switch and would go a long way to explaining your past problems with the switch. 


I quick fix is to get it welded until you can get hold of a replacement, that said if it's welded correctly, bit of grinding and a paint it'll be good as new.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 08 July 2020, 01:11:20 pm
Glad you're okay, but what happened to the side stand, did it break or something?

The metal looks like it's just sheared away (see the pic).

It's only a hollow tube, so if it's under compression with the weight going "down" the tube, it's strong enough, but the only thing I can think of is that, because the road has quite a steep camber and I parked the bike with the back wheel towards the kerb, the pressure on the stand was pushing it "forwards" rather than the bike just leaning against it to the side.

I presume that it's weakened over the years (2006 registration) and this was just enough to push it to the breaking point :(


ADDENDUM: It's just occurred to me that, of course, I've been using it to jog the starter (or whatever was causing the "doesn't want to start" problem) by putting it down and then "flicking" it back up to send a jolt through the starter/ engine/ switches/ whatever and that probably didn't help...


I wonder if the bikes been lowered at the rear in the past. The owner would have shortened the stand to suit the new height, is it a welded joint thats failed?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 08 July 2020, 01:20:22 pm
Could be mate, you do get owners doing very strange things to their bike  :rolleyes 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 08 July 2020, 02:36:13 pm
At least lowering kits have allowed any vertically challenged riders to usually have the bike of their choice, rather than a Serrow, a Virago or nothing. My sidestand is altered (made longer), in order to accommodate a 50mm jack up, to avoid leaning over at crazy angles at any hint of negative camber, especially when loaded with camping gear.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 08 July 2020, 04:56:27 pm
That's the first time I've seen or heard of a side stand snapping, blimey.  Even i when left down or crashed the bend, there's no real side or share weight on them in operation it's all pretty much straight down force, very odd.

As I mentioned, the road has a pretty steep camber, so it's possible that the bike rolled back a bit because the rear tyre wasn't against the kerb and the "foot" didn't slide, so it's like bending a tube in the middle where it's weakest :(

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It's very possible whatever's caused this to fracture has damaged the side stand switch and would go a long way to explaining your past problems with the switch. 

I had tested the switch with a multimeter and it seemed to be fine, giving the correct zero resistance/ infinite resistance responses, but you've made me think...

I was worried that the "auto kill" would cut in when I put the bike into gear as it was still running and in neutral when the stand collapsed and I didn't switch it off.

I was thinking that I'd have to push it all the way back around the other side of the block to get to the alleyway where my shed is, but it kept running (fortunately)!

But I've just had a look at the side stand switch and it's not pushed in, because, obviously, there's no stand to push it in, yet it must have been like that after the stand broke.

Luckily, though, I've bought a new (second hand) stand *with* the switch, so I'll just change over the whole unit.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 08 July 2020, 04:58:17 pm
I wonder if the bikes been lowered at the rear in the past. The owner would have shortened the stand to suit the new height, is it a welded joint thats failed?

Lol, nope! I was the one who was thinking of getting it lowered. I actually had bought a lowering link in the past, but in the end never used it.

As for welding the stand, the sensible thing to do would be to cut the "foot" off, shorten the "leg", then weld the foot back on, so, even if it breaks off, there's still something there to support the bike.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 09 July 2020, 08:14:18 pm
So, the saga continues, with a twist...!

I didn't have much time today, due to work pressures, but I took the opportunity to check the main fuse and ignition fuse etc, even though I was pretty sure that, had they gone, it wouldn't even run if I bump started it.

Anyway, they were fine, but, when I came to switch on, it was fine with no sign of the Error Code 12!

I used a piece of broomstick and a brick to push the sidestand cut-off switch in and tried the starter. The Check Engine and ABS lights came on and stayed on whilst I was pressing the start button. This is the same thing that would happen when I'd have to flick the side stand up to jolt the bike, after which it would often start, but not this time.

I tried giving the starter motor a couple of taps with a hammer, then pressed the start button again, but got the same thing.

I lifted the starter relay, cleaned up the wiring contacts, then took the rubber covers off the connectors to the battery and starter motor and (having checked there was zero volts going through it so I wouldn't fry my multimeter) tested if there was any continuity through the starter, but there wasn't which is how it should be.

So (somewhat nervously, I have to add!) I took a pair of pliers with insulated handles and touched one side to the starter contact and then (after a couple of spectacular sparks  :eek ) I managed to get the other one against the battery terminal and got the wonderful sound of the bike starting!

I'm not quite sure where this leaves me.

I don't have a set of jump leads, so I can't check the starter relay on its own. It doesn't seem to click when I press the starter, but the fact that the check engine and ABS light come on suggests that there's something in the bike's circuitry that's stopping it from turning over the engine, rather than there actually being a fault.

I'm going to have to keep looking at this and eventually I may find something that makes sense...!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 10 July 2020, 09:29:42 am
Mate sparks  :eek please be careful it's quite easy to bugger your ECU when sort circuiting components, which is why I mentioned about resistance testing. 

From what you saying, it's a relay fault and I think you've got a intermittent fault on the side stand switch.  Often they just corrode inside which stops the mechanical switches moving and/or the coils energising, either way they don't work and your bike won't start.             



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 13 July 2020, 12:28:42 am
If it ain't one foccing thing, it's another...!

My new Starter Relay turned up yesterday and, as soon as I'd got it installed, there was no sign of the Error 12 and it started on the button! :thumbup

Unfortunately I didn't have the time to do a check ride yesterday, but it seemed ok.

So today, despite the ongoing lack of a sidestand (it was supposed to have been delivered by Hermes on either Friday or Saturday, yeah, right) which meant that I had to get my girlfriend to help hold the bike up whilst I got on (I've got short legs and can't get my leg over [snigger] and get it off the centre stand).

Everything was fine until I was on my way out of Portsmouth and, whilst I was stopped at traffic lights on the roundabout at the bottom of the Mile End Road, the engine suddenly cut out.

I pressed the starter and it fired ok, but then, about 100 yards short of where it changes to the M275, the engine died on me entirely and left me stranded against the kerb of the central reservation as traffic on my left prevented me pulling over that way.

Unfortunately, I was now stuck, because I couldn't get off the bike without the side stand and, even if I could, since I was loaded up with panniers and top box full of stock (I was on my way to a Market), I wouldn't have been able to get it onto the centre stand :(

Fortunately, another biker was not far behind me and saw I was in trouble, so pulled up behind me, got off and directed traffic to go "underneath" me, then gave me a hand to get the bike across the road and into a bus stop on the non-motorway side of the road and then lift it onto the centre stand.

I tried the starter again without any luck and when I switched off and back on again, I couldn't hear the pump priming.

So I lifted the tank checked the fuel pump connector was securely in place, the breather pipe wasn't kinked and, because something like this had happened years ago when I first got the bike, I flicked the Kill Switch a few times as a duff KS had resulted in a similar situation.

Thankfully, when I tried the starter again, it fired and, by leaning the left pannier against a litter bin, I was able to remount and ride on.

Of course this did mean that every time the bike went over a bump or I was buffetted by a bit of wind, I was paranoid that it was going to cut out again.

Fortunately that didn't happen and someone helped hold the bike at the market when I arrived so I could park up and the ride home was uneventful, so, with any luck, the new side stand will arrive tomorrow and I can get back on and off properly, then do a proper check ride :thumbup




Oh and a PS to this: The Market was in Rottingdean near Brighton.

Whilst I was riding back down the Bazehill road towards Rottingdean, there was a guy standing by a car on the side of the road who appeared to be staring at me and seemed to be shading his eyes or something.

It wasn't until I was about 100 yards past him and about to turn a corner that I suddenly thought "Hang on, was that a FOC-U salute?!"

So if it was, and it was you, my apologies for not responding, but I was worrying about whether the bike was going to keep running and the gravel and pot-holes in the road! :(

 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 13 July 2020, 10:30:57 am
Went on my annual day trip whizz to Cornwall(yesterday), 474 miles door to door. A new roundabout had sprung up since last year, which created an interesting recalculation moment :eek :lol .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 15 July 2020, 10:48:00 pm
Just back from bike night at The Haven, just east of Salisbury on the A30. As cafe owners have been instructed by the govt to not promote any special events, this evening was very poorly attended, certainly whilst I was there. The A272 was absolutely perfect on the way home, despite a hint of rain in the air. The only traffic I encountered, was in the villages, which made all the good stretches an absolute joy. I was billy no mates today, so the afternoon/evening resulted in being an excellent 221 mile ride for a burger :lol .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: coffee on 16 July 2020, 12:11:41 am
If it ain't one foccing thing, it's another...!

My new Starter Relay turned up yesterday and, as soon as I'd got it installed, there was no sign of the Error 12 and it started on the button! :thumbup

Unfortunately I didn't have the time to do a check ride yesterday, but it seemed ok.

So today, despite the ongoing lack of a sidestand (it was supposed to have been delivered by Hermes on either Friday or Saturday, yeah, right) which meant that I had to get my girlfriend to help hold the bike up whilst I got on (I've got short legs and can't get my leg over [snigger] and get it off the centre stand).

Everything was fine until I was on my way out of Portsmouth and, whilst I was stopped at traffic lights on the roundabout at the bottom of the Mile End Road, the engine suddenly cut out.

I pressed the starter and it fired ok, but then, about 100 yards short of where it changes to the M275, the engine died on me entirely and left me stranded against the kerb of the central reservation as traffic on my left prevented me pulling over that way.

Unfortunately, I was now stuck, because I couldn't get off the bike without the side stand and, even if I could, since I was loaded up with panniers and top box full of stock (I was on my way to a Market), I wouldn't have been able to get it onto the centre stand :(

Fortunately, another biker was not far behind me and saw I was in trouble, so pulled up behind me, got off and directed traffic to go "underneath" me, then gave me a hand to get the bike across the road and into a bus stop on the non-motorway side of the road and then lift it onto the centre stand.

I tried the starter again without any luck and when I switched off and back on again, I couldn't hear the pump priming.

So I lifted the tank checked the fuel pump connector was securely in place, the breather pipe wasn't kinked and, because something like this had happened years ago when I first got the bike, I flicked the Kill Switch a few times as a duff KS had resulted in a similar situation.

Thankfully, when I tried the starter again, it fired and, by leaning the left pannier against a litter bin, I was able to remount and ride on.

Of course this did mean that every time the bike went over a bump or I was buffetted by a bit of wind, I was paranoid that it was going to cut out again.

Fortunately that didn't happen and someone helped hold the bike at the market when I arrived so I could park up and the ride home was uneventful, so, with any luck, the new side stand will arrive tomorrow and I can get back on and off properly, then do a proper check ride :thumbup




Oh and a PS to this: The Market was in Rottingdean near Brighton.

Whilst I was riding back down the Bazehill road towards Rottingdean, there was a guy standing by a car on the side of the road who appeared to be staring at me and seemed to be shading his eyes or something.

It wasn't until I was about 100 yards past him and about to turn a corner that I suddenly thought "Hang on, was that a FOC-U salute?!"

So if it was, and it was you, my apologies for not responding, but I was worrying about whether the bike was going to keep running and the gravel and pot-holes in the road! :(



what's a FOC-U salute ?
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Post by: celticbiker on 16 July 2020, 12:44:40 am
If it ain't one foccing thing, it's another...!

My new Starter Relay turned up yesterday and, as soon as I'd got it installed, there was no sign of the Error 12 and it started on the button! :thumbup

Unfortunately I didn't have the time to do a check ride yesterday, but it seemed ok.

So today, despite the ongoing lack of a sidestand (it was supposed to have been delivered by Hermes on either Friday or Saturday, yeah, right) which meant that I had to get my girlfriend to help hold the bike up whilst I got on (I've got short legs and can't get my leg over [snigger] and get it off the centre stand).

Everything was fine until I was on my way out of Portsmouth and, whilst I was stopped at traffic lights on the roundabout at the bottom of the Mile End Road, the engine suddenly cut out.

I pressed the starter and it fired ok, but then, about 100 yards short of where it changes to the M275, the engine died on me entirely and left me stranded against the kerb of the central reservation as traffic on my left prevented me pulling over that way.

Unfortunately, I was now stuck, because I couldn't get off the bike without the side stand and, even if I could, since I was loaded up with panniers and top box full of stock (I was on my way to a Market), I wouldn't have been able to get it onto the centre stand :(

Fortunately, another biker was not far behind me and saw I was in trouble, so pulled up behind me, got off and directed traffic to go "underneath" me, then gave me a hand to get the bike across the road and into a bus stop on the non-motorway side of the road and then lift it onto the centre stand.

I tried the starter again without any luck and when I switched off and back on again, I couldn't hear the pump priming.

So I lifted the tank checked the fuel pump connector was securely in place, the breather pipe wasn't kinked and, because something like this had happened years ago when I first got the bike, I flicked the Kill Switch a few times as a duff KS had resulted in a similar situation.

Thankfully, when I tried the starter again, it fired and, by leaning the left pannier against a litter bin, I was able to remount and ride on.

Of course this did mean that every time the bike went over a bump or I was buffetted by a bit of wind, I was paranoid that it was going to cut out again.

Fortunately that didn't happen and someone helped hold the bike at the market when I arrived so I could park up and the ride home was uneventful, so, with any luck, the new side stand will arrive tomorrow and I can get back on and off properly, then do a proper check ride :thumbup




Oh and a PS to this: The Market was in Rottingdean near Brighton.

Whilst I was riding back down the Bazehill road towards Rottingdean, there was a guy standing by a car on the side of the road who appeared to be staring at me and seemed to be shading his eyes or something.

It wasn't until I was about 100 yards past him and about to turn a corner that I suddenly thought "Hang on, was that a FOC-U salute?!"

So if it was, and it was you, my apologies for not responding, but I was worrying about whether the bike was going to keep running and the gravel and pot-holes in the road! :(
Glad it was all ok in the end. I'd be inclined to get some Duck Oil (TM) in that kill switch to prevent that from ever being an issue in the future
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Post by: Grahamm on 16 July 2020, 01:06:00 am
what's a FOC-U salute ?

Raising a clenched left fist to the left side of your helmet.

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Post by: Grahamm on 16 July 2020, 01:10:21 am
Glad it was all ok in the end. I'd be inclined to get some Duck Oil (TM) in that kill switch to prevent that from ever being an issue in the future

Duck Oil is a new one on me.

I was planning on using WD 40 contact cleaner and then WD 40 itself on all the switches (clutch, neutral, kill switch, side stand), but is Duck Oil better?
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Post by: Trebus on 16 July 2020, 07:48:10 pm
Ordered some new boots. Old PR2 have covered approx 6k and rear is about toast. £130 delivered from M and P for a pair of Roadsmarts.
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Post by: fazersharp on 16 July 2020, 08:09:34 pm
Ordered some new boots. Old PR2 have covered approx 6k and rear is about toast. £130 delivered from M and P for a pair of Roadsmarts.
6K don't sound a lot to me.
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Post by: fazerscotty on 16 July 2020, 08:29:55 pm
Took the Thou on a nice run from Worcester, up to Sherburn-in-Elmet airfield and back to Worcester. 300 miles without missing a beat.
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Post by: Trebus on 16 July 2020, 08:34:14 pm
Ordered some new boots. Old PR2 have covered approx 6k and rear is about toast. £130 delivered from M and P for a pair of Roadsmarts.
6K don't sound a lot to me.
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Hoping the Roadsmarts will return a bit more. Had a  fair bit of motorway which I think has resulted in the middle taking more hammer than usual. Front has loads of tread left but doing the pair due to age.
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Post by: fazersharp on 16 July 2020, 08:35:37 pm
Ordered some new boots. Old PR2 have covered approx 6k and rear is about toast. £130 delivered from M and P for a pair of Roadsmarts.
6K don't sound a lot to me.
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Hoping the Roadsmarts will return a bit more. Had a  fair bit of motorway which I think has resulted in the middle taking more hammer than usual. Front has loads of tread left but doing the pair due to age.
I see.
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Post by: Grahamm on 17 July 2020, 10:25:37 pm
At last got the replacement side stand in place and took the bike for a good ride around the block to check everything is working (seems so) and there's no sign of the engine dying as happened last weekend!

Tomorrow I plan on getting out for my first proper fun ride (ie not being loaded down with luggage!) and seeing what it's like with the new rear shock, fork springs, 4 degree ignition advancer and braided brake lines...   :thumbup
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Post by: Grahamm on 18 July 2020, 04:25:06 pm
So, I finally got to try out the bike with all the mods in place and it's definitely very nice to ride!

I do need to do some work on the suspension settings, I think I need reduce the preload and get some more sag on the rear (I only weigh 64kg, so I think it's a bit too harsh as stock.

Also I might reduce the oil level on the fork springs slightly too, for pretty much the same reason.

But the braided lines and ignition advancer give much better power control :thumbup
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Post by: robbo on 18 July 2020, 05:10:42 pm
Fitted a replacement clutch cable, purely as a precaution. Saves taking a spare on my next serious trip.
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Post by: mtread on 18 July 2020, 07:26:43 pm
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Fitted a replacement clutch cable, purely as a precaution. Saves taking a spare on my next serious trip.
I've always thought this was a good idea. All the routing done, with just the ends to swap over....... but never got round to doing it  :rolleyes
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Post by: red98 on 19 July 2020, 07:04:56 pm
had a afternoon ride to ACE CAFE...lovely BMW which should be in the cool bike thread  :thumbup
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Post by: agricola on 20 July 2020, 03:24:31 pm
Centre stand off, licence plate off, mirrors off, taped up the speedo, pillion pegs off, off to Donington on Wednesday for the first trackday of the year. Using the trailer that my two daughters bought for me as a Fathers Day surprise. I was looking to buy a used one due to the restrictions in place now, so if I didnt get in one of the garages, at least Id have a base in the car park. A real surprise when I walked into the hay barn down at the stables to see a brand spanking new trailer there. Weather looks good so should be a good day
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Post by: fazerscotty on 20 July 2020, 03:45:21 pm
Took the Thou out for a bimble, Worcester to Wolverhampton on the A449, then took the A41 out towards Albrighton, peeling off to go through the lanes to Bridgnorth. Once at Bridgnorth, headed in the direction of Ludlow over Clee Hill. Once at Ludlow, headed south along the A49 to Leominster, then turned onto the A417 to bring me back to Worcester via the A4103. A pleasant 140 miles of varying roads/surfaces.
There's a lot of re-surfacing going on!
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Post by: mtread on 20 July 2020, 04:56:21 pm
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There's a lot of re-surfacing going on!
I noticed that last week around Essex/Cambridge borders. Lots of back roads closed completely, and couldn't get any way through Saffron Walden. Counties must be using up end of year budgets.
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Post by: agricola on 22 July 2020, 08:49:58 pm
Centre stand off, licence plate off, mirrors off, taped up the speedo, pillion pegs off, off to Donington on Wednesday for the first trackday of the year. Using the trailer that my two daughters bought for me as a Fathers Day surprise. I was looking to buy a used one due to the restrictions in place now, so if I didnt get in one of the garages, at least Id have a base in the car park. A real surprise when I walked into the hay barn down at the stables to see a brand spanking new trailer there. Weather looks good so should be a good day


Well, that was a disappointment. Two and a half sessions in and the bike started to cut out, then back in again, several times. Decided to cut the day short and pack up for safety reasons. Felt electrical to me, as cutting out rather than misfiring. Hey Ho, just getting warmed up too :(
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Post by: VNA - BMW Wank on 22 July 2020, 09:12:44 pm
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had a afternoon ride to ACE CAFE...lovely BMW which should be in the cool bike thread 

Gosh that BMW is cool, super cool.  Very lovely. 
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Post by: agricola on 23 July 2020, 09:46:17 pm
Centre stand off, licence plate off, mirrors off, taped up the speedo, pillion pegs off, off to Donington on Wednesday for the first trackday of the year. Using the trailer that my two daughters bought for me as a Fathers Day surprise. I was looking to buy a used one due to the restrictions in place now, so if I didnt get in one of the garages, at least Id have a base in the car park. A real surprise when I walked into the hay barn down at the stables to see a brand spanking new trailer there. Weather looks good so should be a good day


Well, that was a disappointment. Two and a half sessions in and the bike started to cut out, then back in again, several times. Decided to cut the day short and pack up for safety reasons. Felt electrical to me, as cutting out rather than misfiring. Hey Ho, just getting warmed up too :(


Side stand switch failure, very intermittent. The bike was fine again when I got back to trailer, but given the intermittent nature of the fault, I decided it was too risky to continue. Checked out the safety circuit tonight and found the switch failing two or three times every one hundred operations. Must have been dropping out as I was riding
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Post by: robbo on 24 July 2020, 11:07:13 am
Yesterday a very pleasant whizz around Kent and Sussex, clocking up another 216 of our finest English miles. Met at the Oakdene for 9am, the cafe is closed at present, although a take out service is provided in the carpark with a fair amount of seating under gazebos. On leaving the Oakdene we made our way through Wrotham village, and then via almost every B road to Handcross, Cowfold and the Chalet cafe for breakfast. Far too much time was spent eating, sunning and talking rubbish, that one of our group of 5  had to hightail it home to get on with some work.
We then carried on south via Henfield to the Downs, before scorching round the A27 to the A26 to pick up B roads back to Kent via Battle and Rye, winding up at The Bell at Smarden for a beer and a chill, whilst watching the two seater Spitfire earn its £2,700 for every trip. Being based at Headcorn, this was just down the road. Time had marched on and was now late in the afternoon, so more B road action was out of the question due to the increased level of traffic.
After leaving the pub our final B road took us to Leeds Castle, before a shortish stretch of M20/M25. All was going well until a watermain burst on the A21 at Farnborough. The road was closed, and with no diversion signs it was everyman for themselves. Glad I was on a bike as god knows how long the cars/trucks would have been there. The bike needs a proper clean now, but all in all a great day out.
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Post by: robbo on 24 July 2020, 11:09:05 am
Bikes at The Bell at Smarden
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Post by: BBROWN1664 on 26 July 2020, 06:12:10 pm
Yesterday a very pleasant whizz around Kent and Sussex, clocking up another 216 of our finest English miles. Met at the Oakdene for 9am, the cafe is closed at present, although a take out service is provided in the carpark with a fair amount of seating under gazebos. On leaving the Oakdene we made our way through Wrotham village, and then via almost every B road to Handcross, Cowfold and the Chalet cafe for breakfast. Far too much time was spent eating, sunning and talking rubbish, that one of our group of 5  had to hightail it home to get on with some work.
We then carried on south via Henfield to the Downs, before scorching round the A27 to the A26 to pick up B roads back to Kent via Battle and Rye, winding up at The Bell at Smarden for a beer and a chill, whilst watching the two seater Spitfire earn its £2,700 for every trip. Being based at Headcorn, this was just down the road. Time had marched on and was now late in the afternoon, so more B road action was out of the question due to the increased level of traffic.
After leaving the pub our final B road took us to Leeds Castle, before a shortish stretch of M20/M25. All was going well until a watermain burst on the A21 at Farnborough. The road was closed, and with no diversion signs it was everyman for themselves. Glad I was on a bike as god knows how long the cars/trucks would have been there. The bike needs a proper clean now, but all in all a great day out.

Lots of places with memories for me there. I used to drink at The Bell when a friend of mine lived in Biddenden. My mum still lives in Sutton Vallence. Used to drive up the A21 through Farnborough on my way to work at Aquila (Chislehurst) and later to DirectLine in Bromley. Also, the Chalet is near to where I live now but never really go there as it is too close to go to as part of a ride out.
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Post by: BBROWN1664 on 26 July 2020, 06:15:41 pm
Havent done anything to my Fazer this weekend but went down to Somerset to try to get my sons FZS600 running again 11 months after he parked it in his garage with the carbs overflowing. New float valves fitted and cleaned out all the jets but it still leaking. This time though I think it is the bowl gaskets. Also managed to fubar the throttle cable so another trip west in a week or two to drag it back to Sussex where I can take my time playing with it.
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Post by: Fazian on 26 July 2020, 09:23:25 pm
Sadly put it up for sale on ebay as I'm looking to upgrade to some sort of tourer
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Post by: Grahamm on 26 July 2020, 09:42:26 pm
Spent the afternoon sorting out the preload and sag on my new rear shock and fork springs (with help from a very patient and understanding girlfriend! :thumbup )
A lot more in the FZ6 forum...
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Post by: robbo on 27 July 2020, 10:18:28 am


Lots of places with memories for me there. I used to drink at The Bell when a friend of mine lived in Biddenden. My mum still lives in Sutton Vallence. Used to drive up the A21 through Farnborough on my way to work at Aquila (Chislehurst) and later to DirectLine in Bromley. Also, the Chalet is near to where I live now but never really go there as it is too close to go to as part of a ride out.











Hi BB,
If you live in the Chalet neck of the woods, you could always ride a big loop and finish up there, bearing in mind it shuts at 2pm in the week. From Cowfold you could do the A272 as far as Loomies, go left at those lights down to West and East Meon, coming out at Tangmere eventually. A whizz up to Fontwell, then left up to Whiteways before a right there will get you Storrington,Steyning. Left at Steyning, through Small Dole to Henfield, and on to the Chalet. I'll recommend the sausage baguette :D .
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Post by: BBROWN1664 on 27 July 2020, 10:55:48 am
Hi BB,
If you live in the Chalet neck of the woods, you could always ride a big loop and finish up there, bearing in mind it shuts at 2pm in the week. From Cowfold you could do the A272 as far as Loomies, go left at those lights down to West and East Meon, coming out at Tangmere eventually. A whizz up to Fontwell, then left up to Whiteways before a right there will get you Storrington,Steyning. Left at Steyning, through Small Dole to Henfield, and on to the Chalet. I'll recommend the sausage baguette :D .

I tend to head out west towards Midhurst then drop down to Goodwood, back along the A27 (I hate dual carriageways and motorways on the bike) to Font well and up to Whiteways at Bury Hill. After a stop there, on to Pulborough then zig zag through the lanes to Cowfold (so just missing the Chalet), Plummers Plain, Handcross and home.
If I go to the east, it is Handcross, Turners Hill, West Hoathly, Crowborough, Heathfield, Pevensey and stop at the Custom Café or somewhere for a coffee.
Other times, like recently, a few from various places (Heathrow (GarethG), Gatwick(me), Portsmouth(BigMac)) have met in Guildford and ridden on from there somewhere.

The Chalet is too close to teh start, or finish, for me even if I do a figure of 8 route :)
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Post by: robbo on 27 July 2020, 11:35:23 am
I know what you mean. The A27 is just a necessary evil just to get to the next good road. Don’t know the Custom Cafe, will look that one up. Heathfield seems to feature heavily in a lot of my trips, not by intention, just always seem to be going through it in one direction or the other. :lol
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Post by: agricola on 28 July 2020, 08:17:54 pm
Two and a half hours in the saddle today, Derbyshire Dales. Lovely. Picture is the Ford at Bentley Brook
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Post by: coffee on 30 July 2020, 10:25:36 pm



Decided to get rid of the cat while I was fitting a booster plug,bit of a rigmarole but got it all out,the main thing is avoiding the 02 sensor which is just in front of it,it was nice to run it open to get the crap out afterwards  :lol .Fitted the booster plug with the sensor in the open underneath the headlight as they recommend it only took about 15mins to fit as apposed to a good hour with the cat,still it's done now,only trouble is I can't try it yet because I've had some more surgery on my head which I've got to wait to heal before I wear a helmet.I guess that's the price you pay for being bald and working outdoors all your life. :\
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Post by: robbo on 31 July 2020, 08:25:15 am
Not today, or yesterday, but on Wednesday, I met up with Mr.Red at Godstone, which is roughly in my neck of the woods. After gassing up with Shells finest, we set off on a 40 minute cross country ride, from Surrey to Sussex to meet up with Flooky.
The plan was to ride to The Haven cafe, just north of Salisbury, taking in the best bits of the A272. Wednesday is the usual bike night at this venue, but was very poorly attended when I went two weeks ago, but the ride is what this jaunt is all about.
The 272 wasn't as bad traffic wise at this time of day as I expected, despite an accident that had blocked the road to 4 wheeled traffic, within the first few miles. It was a big ask to keep 3 bikes together in the volume of traffic, but once we'd skirted Winchester hardly anyone was going our way, which suited us just fine. A six mile whizz down the B3049 Stockbridge Road, got us to, remarkably, Stockbridge. We stopped briefly to check out the trout holding station in the river Test, waiting for any passing morcels. All that was left now was a hoon down the A30 to the cafe.
A few bikes were already there as we arrived, which was a good sign, with many more piling in as our helmets and gloves were dispensed with. Our stay would only be about an hour and a half, as the plan was to enjoy the 272 back home, in daylight. This had been my first opportunity this year to take a Fazer groupshot, and this done, I spotted another thou which had been seriously "messed about with". The wheels certainly made it look different. I couldn't locate the owner, as would have loved a chat. Maybe he's on here. Mr.Red and I voted an immaculate Norvin as our favourite bike. It should have been immaculate  as it was brand new in every way, having been hand built to the owners specification. Electric start, 5 speed box,Carillo rods, 4 leading shoe Robinson (copy) front brake, and the bill for that lot, £40k ish. At the other end of the biking scale, an Abarth Yam was a rare modern beast.
At 7 ish it was time to leave, heading back down the hill past Porton Down, to rejoin the A30 at Lopscombe Corner, to enjoy a traffic free whizz back to Stockbridge and on to Winchester. By-passing Winchester involves navigating a couple of involving roundabout systems. The second one didn't much resemble my earlier look on google earth, which resulted in a further lap of this massive roundabout as I'd missed the left lane exit. I had just caught sight of Mr Red to my left, in the correct lane, which was a surprise as I thought he'd taken a totally different route home to us. If I'd have known, I could have followed him :lol .
Now on the 272 in perfect conditions it was hammer down until the gas station next to Loomies, for a splash'n'dash. Out of the garage and back on the pipe eastbound, the road gloriously empty, the bends and curves perfect. At Billingshurst Flooky and I normally part company, him right, to the seaside, and me left towards South London. However after a brief chat we felt a pint would round off an excellent ride home. After a bit of searching to find one open, we came across the Selsey Arms at Coolham. This had loads of WW2 RAF memorabilia, including a lifesized Spitfire model in the garden. The pub had loads of WW2 history as Coolham airfield had been right next door. The governor was well into his bikes, having about 5 or 6 including an early Z1. An hour of chatting soon flew by and it was home time for me. Back to average speed cameras, 20 limits, burst watermain diversions, coned off dual carriageways. If the weather stays fine I'll be back next week for another go at the 272TT.
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Post by: robbo on 31 July 2020, 08:27:13 am
One  more.
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Post by: red98 on 31 July 2020, 09:22:36 am
Another excellent write up mr ROBBO  :thumbup ...great day out on some new to me B roads, 60 ish mile run for me to get to the meeting point at Godstone, a quick whizz on the M25 and then A3 to Guildford and then picking up the A25 which would take me all the way down to Godstone, stopping at Newlands corner for late breakfast and Abinger hammer, a place we would stop at on summer holidays back in the late sixties, happy days...then onto godstone...
 excellent food at THE HAVEN ,cheers for the tea ROBBO and some good bikes in the car park...same tastes as robbo the NORVIN was fantastic and the ABARTH is now on the top of my "want list"...


Had planned to take the A30 on the way home Basinstoke,Reading and home to High Wycombe...but changed my mind and followed ROBBO until i picked up the A31 up to to Alton, A much better route, no fuel stops for me on the way home, light on for the last 20 ish miles, 262 miles for the day


great seeing you again ROBBO ,FLOOKY thanks for leading and tea and introducing me to bike night at THE HAVEN    :thumbup
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Post by: tex on 31 July 2020, 12:14:25 pm
 Nice one   must have a ride up that way,  there's  a nice fazer on Ebay,  done really well by the looks of it.  Item numbers  184381603808.
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Post by: Grahamm on 02 August 2020, 09:15:58 pm
I experimented with adjusting the length of the spacers on my front forks to get the sag on the Hyperpro springs right (more in the FZ6 forum) which is now much better.

Then I finally got around to adjusting the position and tilt of the handlebars and levers so that the bike fit me rather than (as has been the case for the last 13 years) adjusting my position so I fit the bike...!  :eek


Also, I took off the right hand switch gear (which was rather full of crud :( ) and cleaned up the contacts on the Kill Switch as well as putting some silicone spray on the throttle cables to make the action smoother :thumbup
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Post by: robbo on 03 August 2020, 10:23:34 am
Another good whizz out yesterday clocking up 203 miles, taking in the Custom Cafe on the A259 between Pevensey and Bexhill. Thanks for the headsup BB. Very nice American themed,but not over the top,cafe, which I'll definitely return to. Headed home mainly on B roads via Battle, Goudhurst and Yalding. The Pied Bull, just off the A20 past Brands Hatch, beckoned, so it would have been rude not to pop in for a pint. Then just a short trip home to watch the mornings WSB and WSS that I'd remembered to record.
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Post by: Dynspud on 03 August 2020, 11:33:24 am
Hey Robbo.
That sounds like a pretty good day out to me mate  :thumbup
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 03 August 2020, 08:43:10 pm
After 2 years with my Oxford Jupiter LED indicators I'd finally had enough of um (hint..  they're shite)

So bit the bullet and ordered genuine Yamaha LED ones from an mt10. Arrived today and I've got to day what a massive improvement. So much brighter and more orange that the Oxfords. Cost a lot but worth it 👍
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Post by: BBROWN1664 on 03 August 2020, 09:25:19 pm
After 2 years with my Oxford Jupiter LED indicators I'd finally had enough of um (hint..  they're shite)

So bit the bullet and ordered genuine yamaha led ones for the mt10. Arrived today and I've got to day what a massive improvement. So much brighter and more orange that the Oxfords. Cost a lot but worth it 👍

Pictures?

Will they fit any other models?

Price?
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Post by: steve65 on 03 August 2020, 09:54:13 pm
Well, i've had it for a few weeks and put a few hundred miles on it now.  It came with a nearly new full spec Maxton rear shock but the whole bike was set to 'full hard' (previous owner was 5stone heavier than me!) so i've had a fiddle and it's a whole lot better now.  That rear shock is lush.  I set the front forks to factory setting and it was a vast improvement but yesterday I gave the compression another click which helped.  I still think they compress a bit too much under braking so next trip i'll increase the pre-load a bit.   I was having trouble with the gearbox too.  It was lovely on the upshifts, giving me perfect clutchless changes, but going down the box (with the clutch) I was almost having to stamp on the gearlever.  I did a bit of research and found that the chain needs 45-50mm of slack.  I checked and mine was set to 20mm.  Having now adjusted it correctly I can change gear without straining my foot!  Future jobs include changing the screen to something shorter to cut the dirty wind noise, and subsequent tinnitus, and some black (or maybe grey) Renthal 758's as soon as there are some in stock somewhere. 
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Post by: fazersharp on 03 August 2020, 11:07:18 pm
  Future jobs include changing the screen to something shorter to cut the dirty air.
Do you use ear plugs
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 03 August 2020, 11:12:53 pm
After 2 years with my Oxford Jupiter LED indicators I'd finally had enough of um (hint..  they're shite)

So bit the bullet and ordered genuine yamaha led ones for the mt10. Arrived today and I've got to day what a massive improvement. So much brighter and more orange that the Oxfords. Cost a lot but worth it 👍

Pictures?

Will they fit any other models?

Price?

I've not taken any of them on the Fz1 (but will do at some point) but here are some stock photos of the ones I have bought.

Yeah they are just standard 2 wire indicators so pretty sure they will fit any bike as long as the correct resistors are used.

They were £50 a set so just over £100 with postage for the 4 so definitely on the premium end of aftermarket indicators.
The oxford ones I've replaced were £70 for the set so they weren't exactly cheap and nasty Chinese ones but I hated them pretty much from the off. They looked good and seem bright enough but they were constantly coming apart! It was a 'feature' to make sue they wouldnt snap during an accident or something but mainly just resulted in the light coming away from the rubber stem and dangling down without me noticing or me constantly having to push them back in when I did.
The final nail in the coffin was when the glue failed inside the actual light part of one of the front ones (which are sealed units) which resulted in it rattling constantly while riding.
Needless to say I've very happy with these ones and would highly recommend them, turns out buying OEM stuff is actually worth it sometimes 😄
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: steve65 on 04 August 2020, 12:02:38 am
  Future jobs include changing the screen to something shorter to cut the dirty air.
Do you use ear plugs


Yes I do but the screen (MRA) that is on the bike sends the air directly at my face.  Very noisy and after even a few hours riding I have a slight ringing in my ears.  One of those sport screens should do it.  I'm OK with taking clean air to the front of the helmet.  I've spent the last two years riding an unfaired bike and my R1200S has a screen low enough that the dirty air hits the top of my chest.
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Post by: coffee on 04 August 2020, 12:34:16 am
Honestly you would have thought by now you'd be able to buy a screen that does something,apart from a Woody electric screen I had on my last Pan European I have never come across a decent small screen,they either hit you in the face,chest,top of your head,whatever! you wouldn't mind if they were cheap, I paid a right few quid for the Ermax one I've got now and to be fair it looks good but as for keeping the wind off it's not that clever, funnily enough it's better at 60,70 than 40,50 but anywhere above 70 unless you bury your head in the tank it's foccin' crap. :lol
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Post by: fazersharp on 04 August 2020, 07:51:35 am
  Future jobs include changing the screen to something shorter to cut the dirty air.
Do you use ear plugs


Yes I do but the screen (MRA) that is on the bike sends the air directly at my face.  Very noisy and after even a few hours riding I have a slight ringing in my ears.  One of those sport screens should do it.  I'm OK with taking clean air to the front of the helmet.  I've spent the last two years riding an unfaired bike and my R1200S has a screen low enough that the dirty air hits the top of my chest.
Yes its much better on your chest than your head
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 10 August 2020, 12:36:16 pm
Yesterday I finally got to try out my FZ6 properly after doing all the upgrades, which was great fun!

It feels a lot nicer to ride now, although I need to get used to the change in feeling a bit more, especially since I've hardly done any riding for the past 4 months :(


I did one of my favourite routes which I call The Cloverleaf, because it involves four loops, sort of based around Loomies cafe.


I come out of Portsmouth on the B2177, but turn right for the run up to World's End and onto the B2150, then crossing the A32 to pick up a loop of nice little country lanes, back to the A32, up past Loomies (which was pretty busy) and up to the A339 to Basingstoke.

I turn off just before the M3 onto the B3046 down towards the Candovers, then "cut the corner" by turning left at Preston Candover and going down to Spiers Lane, before picking up the 3046 again through Alresford to New Cheriton.

Then there's a run along the A272 (passing Loomies again!) and head into Petersfield, but then turn left up Bell Hill and through some really fun hairpins at Little Switzerland, back to the A32 and south again.

Normally I'd stop off at Loomies at this point to get something to eat, but it looked too busy for comfortable social distancing, so I carried on down the A32, turning off just before the M27 for a run down Pook, lane, back onto the B2177 for a blast up the back of Portsdown hill :thumbup

Oh and there was a Photographer (called The Right Bike on Facebook) taking shots on the A272, so I gave him a wave, although I realised afterwards I should have done the Foc-U salute...!
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Post by: YamFazFan on 21 August 2020, 05:02:03 pm
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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 21 August 2020, 09:58:35 pm
Took it for MOT. Passed. No advisories.  :D .


Me too  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 25 August 2020, 07:46:18 pm
Not today, but Saturday 22nd, went to Perranporth from Worcester to join the family for a couple of days holiday. Came back Monday then off to "sunny" Yorkshire for work for three days. Hoping to get to Squires tomorrow.  :D :D :D
Total since Saturday - 610 miles.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 27 August 2020, 01:18:53 am
A little while ago I replaced my OEM FZ6-SA brake lines with braided ones.

The new ones are nice, but, inevitably, when doing a full replace like this on an ABS system, you can't avoid getting some air into the fluid and there was still a touch of sponginess on the front.

So a couple of days ago, I suspended the calipers from the ceiling of the shed with a nice long daisy chain of cable ties and left them there to allow the fluid to drain down and the air to bubble up.

Today I bled about half an inch of air from the system and remounted them and they're already feeling much crisper.

I've left them with a cable tie around the front brake lever and hope to get out to give them a proper check in the next few days :thumbup
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Post by: fazerscotty on 27 August 2020, 09:19:57 am
All packed up ready for the return from Yorkshire to Worcester later today.

[edit - image was rotated]


Clocked a total of 816 miles, after 15 hours in the saddle, 10 hours of which were in the pissing rain  :wall :wall
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Post by: b1k3rdude on 27 August 2020, 09:39:38 am
I've left them with a cable tie around the front brake lever and hope to get out to give them a proper check in the next few days
Thats all you needed to do, Ive done that on my 1200 and 1250.
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Post by: Grahamm on 27 August 2020, 01:14:53 pm
I've left them with a cable tie around the front brake lever and hope to get out to give them a proper check in the next few days
Thats all you needed to do, Ive done that on my 1200 and 1250.

Doing the cable tie trick just compresses the air and forces it into the fluid, but, if left, it will slowly bubble out again.

That's fine if it's only a tiny amount of air, but, because of the layout of pipes on the ABS system, I think the air had collected in the "loop" above the front wheel and you can't necessarily bleed enough fluid out to get it before you have to shut the bleed valve again.

That's why I hung the calipers up, so the air would flow up to the caliper and then I could get it out of the bleed valve without it just bubbling back up to the top of the loop.
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Post by: b1k3rdude on 27 August 2020, 02:41:00 pm
I think the air had collected in the "loop" above the front wheel and you can't necessarily bleed enough fluid out to get it before you have to shut the bleed valve again.
Have the same 'loop' on my 1200/1250.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 28 August 2020, 10:22:48 am
+1 for the MOT gang. No advisories just an embarrassingly low amount of miles. Only 1300 since the last one 😳... i blame lockdown haha
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 30 August 2020, 09:07:40 pm
Had a nice ride up to Ryka's Cafe at Box Hill and back :thumbup

Although it started off a bit iffy as, when I switched the alarm off, I noticed that my right rear indicator wasn't coming on. After taking off the cover and checking with a multi-meter I found the bulb was ok, so then I had to start checking the wires.

Eventually I found that one of the connectors that I'd added to extend the wires for the Givi top box rack had corroded, so a bit of spraying with contact cleaner got it working ok.

Now I need to put some Duck Oil on to stop it happening again!

Also, annoyingly, I've found that big sections of the B2146 and 2147 have been made 40 limit, spoiling what were very nice riding roads :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 31 August 2020, 11:29:39 am
My riding partner for the day called in sick yesterday, just as I was going out the door. It would have been very easy to put the bike back in the garage and watch the last 5 hours of Le Mans, with a dose of WSB thrown in for good measure. Not having been out on the bike for a few weeks due to holiday, this wasn't an option. After exploring a network of B roads I got down to Cowfold, continuing south to Steyning before heading west, via Bury Hill for a quick cuppa, down the A272 as far as Winchester, and on towards Salisbury for a late breakfast.
The A272 from Loomies to the A31 had been closed on the way down. I discovered later that a section had been resurfaced, and the equipment was being packed up, but was open for use on my return journey. I followed the good ole 272 all the way to A22, then the Ashdown Forest to Hartfield, Edenbridge and home. Another 288 of our wonderful English miles racked up.
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Post by: Grahamm on 31 August 2020, 11:44:35 am
After exploring a network of B roads

Got any recommendations? As mentioned above, a couple of my favourites have been spoiled with 40mph limits :(

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down the A272 as far as Winchester

When were you on the 272? I was going east from Loomies to Petworth some time between 2-3pm.

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The A272 from Loomies to the A31 had been closed on the way down.

Last time I checked, that was the A32... ;)

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Post by: robbo on 31 August 2020, 01:03:11 pm
After exploring a network of B roads

Got any recommendations? As mentioned above, a couple of my favourites have been spoiled with 40mph limits :( Far too complicated to explain :lol

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down the A272 as far as Winchester

When were you on the 272? I was going east from Loomies to Petworth some time between 2-3pm.
I was home by just after 3pm
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The A272 from Loomies to the A31 had been closed on the way down.

Last time I checked, that was the A32... ;)


Loomies is on the A32. The section I was talking about is the A272 from the A32 lights to the A31, just north of Winchester.
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Post by: Grahamm on 31 August 2020, 10:14:24 pm
The section I was talking about is the A272 from the A32 lights to the A31, just north of Winchester.

Ah, ok, got you now.

I was thinking of the run north on the A32 from Loomies to the roundabout on the A31 where you turn right, then take the A339 north to Basingstoke :thumbup

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Post by: fazerscotty on 02 September 2020, 07:07:32 pm
Worcester to Sherburn in Elmet again - getting to be a regular outing.
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Post by: Grahamm on 06 September 2020, 05:50:24 pm
I've posted a longer version of this in the FZ6 forum, but I finally got hold of a set of spacers for the front forks that I could cut down by 5mm to reduce the preload.

I went for a 130 mile ride to the Weyhill Fair pub over a whole variety of different roads and the Hyperpro fork springs, plus the YSS rear shock make the FZ6 even more fun than it was originally :thumbup


Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 07 September 2020, 06:37:21 pm
Had a great 300+ mile run sorted for yesterday. Met up with Mr.Crazy on his brand new 70 plate steed, for a 07:30 start. After mainly B roads we stopped for a tea and a catch up at The Chalet. The car park was filling quickly as it was WW2 vehicle day. Would have liked to have stayed longer, but after taking a few pics, it was off to breakfast in Wiltshire via the A272.
There were quite a few interesting bikes at The Haven, but after demolition our healthy options, it was back on the bikes headed for Poole Quay, the long way.
However, whilst enjoying a good stretch of road towards Shaftesbury, the mighty thou missed a beat, sorted itself out for a few hundred yards, then died altogether. The battery was totally flat, so certainly a charging issue. Handily I’d stopped by a farm gate, so could get off the road. It was now just a case of waiting for the recovery guy. When his arrival was imminent, Mr.Crazy whizzed off to enjoy what was left of the day.
The very helpful SOS recovery guy, Chris, took me to Salisbury to buy a new battery. Then with the headlight fuse removed, I whizzed home via the motorway, avoiding using the brakes and indicators as much as possible. Looks like I’m in the market for a replacement reg/rec. Any advice on where to get a reliable one at sensible money, would be gratefully received. Electrex World are my front runner at the moment.

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Post by: robbo on 07 September 2020, 06:43:09 pm
WW2 day at The Chalet
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Post by: robbo on 07 September 2020, 06:44:40 pm
Bikes at The Haven
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Post by: robbo on 07 September 2020, 06:46:31 pm
Waiting for the recovery guy. If the photo challenge had been, your Fazer next to a farm gate, I'd have cleaned up.
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Post by: Don71uk on 08 September 2020, 10:09:45 am



Robby,


It might be worth looking at the white connector under the left hand side panel by the tank, the link is from the us site


http://fz1oa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=143486&highlight=White+connector (http://fz1oa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=143486&highlight=White+connector)


Don.
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Post by: robbo on 08 September 2020, 01:27:58 pm
Hi Don,
The annoying thing is I have a set of Anderson power poles sitting in the garage, waiting for whenever. I had changed the reg/rec a year or so ago,due to a different issue. The one that was on the bike at the weekend fails part of the diode check, but will take some advice as to the readings I’m getting, before I make any decisions. Although fitting the power poles is a definite. Thanks for the link, that was my exact scenario :thumbup
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Post by: red98 on 09 September 2020, 08:24:27 am
morning ROBBO...sorry to hear of your breakdown, hope its a quick fix, that`s two of us this year with fails at the heaven  :\ ...


whilst you were enjoying the A272 east to west i was out going north to south, down past loomies on the A32 , breakfast at Portsdown and home on the A286 passing through Midhurst on the A272...good mornings ride
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Post by: Grahamm on 13 September 2020, 06:37:47 pm
I was up that way this afternoon :)

A32 to West Meon, then cut across to the A272 via East Meon.


Out to the Cowdray Farm Cafe at Easebourne, then south on the A286

Pick up the B2141 for a fun ride back to the A272, then stopping off at Loomies.

I then carried on west on the A272 to get to the Park and Ride at Winchester South to practice some slow speed stuff, but it was barriered off (which I've never actually seen before!)

So I headed back via the Morestead Road, A32, B2150 and then down through World's End :thumbup

Unfortunately I also found that my rear tyre was down on the wear markers, so I need to get that replaced for the MoT... :(
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Post by: Grahamm on 15 September 2020, 07:14:06 pm
Got a replacement rear tyre (Bridgestone T31) from Russ Tyres' and went on a nice 70 mile run to scrub it in :thumbup

(I checked my records, the old one had done 12k miles! Wear markers? What are those...?  :eek )
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Post by: robbo on 16 September 2020, 09:24:19 am
MOT time yesterday. Passed with no problems. Still waiting for a reg/rec, but managed to get home before the battery voltage got too low. Phew.
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Post by: coffee on 19 September 2020, 11:25:04 pm
Got a replacement rear tyre (Bridgestone T31) from Russ Tyres' and went on a nice 70 mile run to scrub it in :thumbup

(I checked my records, the old one had done 12k miles! Wear markers? What are those...?  :eek )






Really !!! 12k ? I've never got more than 6 out of a rear,was it another Bridgestone?
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Post by: bald_pig on 20 September 2020, 05:54:02 pm
Took her to get a new rear tyre, turns out one of the bearings is shot and the inner race is apparently seized to the spindle :(


now looking for a new set of bearings, and she'll be getting a more in depth once over as there are some other signs that the previous owner was careless with a pressure washer :(
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Post by: agricola on 22 September 2020, 04:19:09 pm
On hols last week so no riding. Out this morning though, Derby-Wirksworth-Cromford, then back home, lovely weather. More to check the bikes running fine really, Donington Park on Monday. Knowing my luck, the weather will break
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Post by: Grahamm on 30 September 2020, 09:42:55 am
Really !!! 12k ? I've never got more than 6 out of a rear,was it another Bridgestone?

It was a T31, same as the replacement.

I possibly *might* have gone a little further down on the wear markers than usual  :look , but I've had over 9k out of one before (I'm not one for giving it lots of throttle out of the bends).

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Post by: S Baker (again) on 02 October 2020, 08:25:14 pm
Fitted new sprockets and spot lights, ride to Matlock then on way home on some well known twisties, blew off an arse in the air R6 rider with a loud race can! Never under estimate a Fazer! :lol
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Post by: red98 on 03 October 2020, 09:01:43 am
MOT time for the mighty thou this morning, passed with no advisories  :thumbup ...bit surprised at the mileage i`ve done this year what with the lockdown and the bike being in bits replacing the water pump seal x 2  :o ...3320 miles in total not bad for a very strange year...
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Post by: kralik on 04 October 2020, 07:14:34 am
I had a chance to test ride the r1000ss rear shock finaly which is pretty nice step forward in behaviour of the bike. Just need to change damping settings and it will ve good.I have also lowered front forks by 1cm in the yokes and it changed the handling remarkably. However with all tgese changes feeling from the front forks is much worse even with progresive springs.Therefore my decision to go to R1 forks in the winter seems to be good.
 
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Post by: Grahamm on 05 October 2020, 01:07:05 pm
I posted a video of this in the FB group, but I thought I'd add this here too.

Bikers who live in the Portsmouth area (or even other parts of Hampshire), have probably heard of Russ Russtyres Tappenden who has been putting new tyres on bikes for many years.
Regrettably his brother passed away recently and he asked for bikers to provide his brother with an escort.

He did say that he would understand that it may be difficult for people if they needed to work, but none the less over 100 bikers  turned up to give him a great send off!

There was also a lady with a red and white Boxeye who pulled up next to me in the car park at the end, so I asked if she'd heard of FOC-U, but, unfortunately she hadn't :(


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Post by: robbo on 12 October 2020, 07:50:31 pm
Yesterday was the first trip out on the Fazer since the reg/rec failure. I had decided to replace the white plug under the tank with Anderson Power Poles, which were crimped and soldered.I also fitted a voltage display unit to keep an eye on things.
The weather was perfect for October, a bit brisk at 7:30am in the morning, but that was to be expected. One of my pals had taken delivery the previous day, of a brand new Tuono V4 Factory, kitted out with an Akra and a few R&G bits’n’pieces. With a highish running in speed for the Tuono, it would be a fairly normal Sunday morning whizz. However, as the first bumpy B road was encountered, my new voltage display started flashing, indicating a low or no charge to the battery. I tried some roadside delving as I’d brought a long Allen key for the tank bolt, just in case, but couldn’t really concentrate with all the incoming piss taking from the others. So after waving them off, I high tailed it home to get the tools out.
Maybe soldering the crimps was not a good idea, although this was the method employed by others that had gone the power pole route. When they were assembled the crimps definitely “clicked” home as they should, but obviously a good contact was not maintained when the two halves were plugged together. Even though all seemed ok when I left home, with the volt display indicating all was well.
Maybe I’d been a bit over enthusiastic with the solder, so dismantled my handiwork and filed down the soldered areas, before reassembling and checking out with a meter, although all this had been done previously.
All seemed ok, and after an afternoon ride of just over 100 miles, I considered it job jobbed.
I must admit my early keenness for fitting the power poles, has gone off the boil a bit, so if I get another issue from this set up, I’ll have to think of an alternative.
There’s a few dry days this week, so hopefully will be able to get out and make up for yesterday. I’ll no doubt Sorn the Fazer at the end of the month, and use the trusty Triumph through the winter as usual.
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Post by: 7omly on 14 October 2020, 09:42:12 pm
I replaced the plug that covers the swinging arm nut.
I used the plug in the photo from ebay. I had to cut around 9mm off the depth and around 1.3mm off the diameter of the two remaining flanges.
Tapped in a treat and I think it looks pretty good,  especially for only 55 pence (£2.20 for four.
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Post by: 7omly on 14 October 2020, 09:46:43 pm
This is the replacement one I made. Not bad eh?
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Post by: 7omly on 14 October 2020, 09:52:29 pm
Trimmed down next to original,  not a lot of effort involved.
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Post by: robbo on 15 October 2020, 07:09:09 pm
Made up for last Sunday’s failed ride with a 200 mile whizz around Sussex’s finest. A nice leisurely depart at 10, when the traffic had died down a bit. Lunch stop was The Chalet, before going the long way to Petworth, returning on everyone’s favourite, the A272, back to Cowfold ,and home. Didn’t quite make it back before the rain, but all in all, a good day.
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Post by: robbo on 19 October 2020, 07:12:27 pm
Excellent day out to day. Last of the really dry days for a while, as well as the clocks change this weekend, so needed to make the most of it. Managed to take in most of my favourites including the section from Rye to Brenzett, as well as the Chilham Bends. Another 216 miles racked up. Will only get a couple more trips in before the rear tyre is finished, which nicely coincides with the Fazer being tucked up for the winter, while the Triumph takes on winter duties.
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Post by: robbo on 22 October 2020, 08:05:58 pm
After a day in the garage yesterday fitting a new replacement reg/rec, today’s weather forecast was a pleasant surprise. A hastily arranged 10 o’clock meet saw three of us southbound on some of our favourite B roads to Cowfold, to pick up the 272. Not quite as enjoyable as on an early Sunday morning, but still good to be out. Had a good rip down to and past Loomies and on to the Haven. However the hopeless fuel range on my pals MT 10, caused it to run out in the middle of nowhere. While he stayed with his bike, I let the satnav take me to the nearest garage, only a few miles away. A gallon and 7 quid for a petrol can, saw us back on track. Lunch wasn’t as leisurely as I’d hoped, but we’d lost an hour and wanted to be back in daylight. Less traffic on the way back made a great finale to a spontaneous day, and another 256miles racked up on the mighty thou.
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Post by: fazersharp on 25 October 2020, 03:40:58 pm
Cleaned and re oiled my chain ----- purring now.
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Post by: Exile71 on 29 October 2020, 07:05:45 pm
New set of tyres, new front pads... then a 50 mile commute in the pissing rain!
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Post by: robbo on 29 October 2020, 08:16:28 pm
Fitted a Gammatronix battery voltage monitor. Next time the reg/rec gives up the ghost, at least I’ll know about it before I’m left stranded.
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Post by: fazersharp on 29 October 2020, 08:28:04 pm
Fitted a Gammatronix battery voltage monitor. Next time the reg/rec gives up the ghost, at least I’ll know about it before I’m left stranded.
:useless
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Post by: robbo on 29 October 2020, 10:05:34 pm
Fitted a Gammatronix battery voltage monitor. Next time the reg/rec gives up the ghost, at least I’ll know about it before I’m left stranded.
:useless
Have a look at the Fazer 1000 section, headed “A couple of electrics questions”. That gives the info on the reg/rec I used. The monitor is literally a large LED. I’ll post a pic tomorrow, but won’t be very exciting. :lol
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Post by: fazersharp on 30 October 2020, 12:09:06 pm
Ok no need for a picture - just been to the 1000 page. How does the led work and tell you what is happening
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Post by: robbo on 30 October 2020, 03:12:20 pm
This company, Gammatronix, make several types of battery monitors for various situations. The one I went for is fully waterproofed, and is designed to be velcroed/zip tied, pretty much anywhere. I fitted mine alongside my gear indicator which utilises a bolt at the back of the facia. The 3 wire harness is over a metre long to easily reach the battery. The 3rd yellow wire, is connected to a switched live , so that the unit can differentiate between when the bikes running or not, to give the relevant display. The Led displays one of 3 colours when the bike is running, permanent green=ok, red=overcharging, and yellow=under or no charge from the reg/rec. When parked up it flashes green ,ok, or yellow if the battery needs charging. The current drain is minimal, can't remember what as the instructions are in the garage. I fitted a mini blade fuse holder in the +ve lead to the battery, fused at 5 amp, as per instructions.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 30 October 2020, 05:07:56 pm
Your tale has brought some memories back. I had similar electrical woes a few back on my YX600, intermittent dying of the elkectrcal system. Got nowhere with it for weeks, so decide to install something along a similar lines to yourself., so I had real time knowledge of what was happening. Mounted on the handlebars, inside a school pencil case. It worked well too. Still got it in the man cave.


Turned out to be intermittent failure of the alternator. Had to destroy the old one to get it out, luckily got a replacement too



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Post by: fazersharp on 30 October 2020, 07:44:48 pm
This company, Gammatronix,
Interesting and simple. ------- You need to turn your clock back  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 30 October 2020, 07:45:46 pm
Are you a butcher  :lol
(http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=6412.0;attach=38405;image)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 30 October 2020, 09:51:14 pm
This company, Gammatronix,
Interesting and simple. ------- You need to turn your clock back  :lol
Having a bit of a senior moment with the clock reference. What's wrong with the time at 11 past 1 in the afternoon.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 31 October 2020, 01:09:25 am
This company, Gammatronix,
Interesting and simple. ------- You need to turn your clock back  :lol
Having a bit of a senior moment with the clock reference. What's wrong with the time at 11 past 1 in the afternoon.
cause it was actually 11 past 12
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 31 October 2020, 12:16:11 pm
You’re going to have to explain the clock thing for the under fives. The time stamp on the pic on my phone is 13:12. The clock on the bike only displays a 12 hour periods, hence 1:11pm
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Oldgit on 31 October 2020, 01:00:34 pm
Just got the BMW R1200RS winterised and covered in ACF 50, as the weather up here in Scotlandshire is the pits and it disnae look as if its gonny get better anytime soon. Plus the chance of full lockdown just made me do it a bit earlier than usual.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 31 October 2020, 04:18:19 pm
Thi
You’re going to have to explain the clock thing for the under fives. The time stamp on the pic on my phone is 13:12. The clock on the bike only displays a 12 hour periods, hence 1:11pm
This is hard work, it was a joke with a reference to not putting the clock back one hour last Saturday.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 31 October 2020, 04:30:39 pm
Thi
You’re going to have to explain the clock thing for the under fives. The time stamp on the pic on my phone is 13:12. The clock on the bike only displays a 12 hour periods, hence 1:11pm
This is hard work, it was a joke with a reference to not putting the clock back one hour last Saturday.
Better tell your gag writer not to give up his day job, in that case :) .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Exile71 on 31 October 2020, 06:44:10 pm
Well yesterday... New exhaust thanks to SO Engineering... next day delivery, can’t complain at all. Great sound!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kralik on 01 November 2020, 07:32:50 am
I have fitted genuine akra which I found in a very good price. Yes it would need some love but overall it is good. Unfortunately it came without link pipe and db killer, but I found them and cannot resist to buy them too.
I am getting all parts ready for r1 fork conversion, so changed the oil and seals in them. Hope I will have the yokes ready soon.
And yes, I bought and fitted new front brake disks too.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 04 November 2020, 06:40:37 pm
A great day to be out on the bike, especially this late in the year. I was Billy no mates today as the usual retired suspects couldn’t come out to play for various reasons. Made up a really convoluted route to Brighton, which clocked 98 miles to my favourite Brighton cafe, bearing in mind it’s only about 50 miles taking a more direct route. Then eastwards towards Eastbourne and Battle before an afternoon cuppa at the 1066 cafe on the A21. Then more B roads, one junction on the M25 and home with 200.9 miles showing on the trip.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 04 November 2020, 06:43:46 pm
This afternoons tea stop.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 04 November 2020, 06:46:10 pm
Someone clever might be able to turn that pic up the right way. :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 04 November 2020, 07:22:36 pm
If you click or tap on it then it opens bigger and the right way around
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 04 November 2020, 10:44:51 pm
If you click or tap on it then it opens bigger and the right way around
Cool :thumbup . Thanks for that  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 04 November 2020, 10:58:01 pm
If you click or tap on it then it opens bigger and the right way around
Cool :thumbup . Thanks for that  :)
maybe not, on the computer it turns but on a tablet it does not
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: coffee on 05 November 2020, 12:08:52 am
Well yesterday... New exhaust thanks to SO Engineering... next day delivery, can’t complain at all. Great sound!








That's nice,good colour too,same as my gen2 wish I had those gold forks though,mine are black. :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 05 November 2020, 12:58:03 am
on the computer it turns but on a tablet it does not

Can you not just... turn the tablet around...? :pokefun
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 05 November 2020, 08:53:16 am
on the computer it turns but on a tablet it does not

Can you not just... turn the tablet around...? :pokefun


 :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 05 November 2020, 09:07:35 am
Well, I certainly learned something from your tip, so thanks for that :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: teecee90 on 05 November 2020, 10:33:14 am
Removed the swing arm ready to replace the bearings in the swing arm and the suspension linkage 'knuckle' (slight play in suspension linkage noted as an advisory on the last MOT). Cleaned and inspected the swing arm and removed the bearings. Swing arm is starting to look a bit ropey in places so got a quote for re-anodising it at £200. Hmmmm
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 06 November 2020, 10:35:16 am
Yesterday, used the bike to get some essential shopping. First time out for the winter gloves since beginning of the year..
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bald_pig on 08 November 2020, 12:03:23 pm
Took her for her MOT, passed with no advisories  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dynspud on 08 November 2020, 07:37:09 pm
Fitted a replacement exhaust hanger on my Beowulf can,
Excellent service from Beowulf, who replaced the broken one FOC, even though the can is 8 years old  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 17 November 2020, 10:02:24 pm
Last whizz out today for this year on the Fazer. We decided to visit the Battle of Britain Memorial at Capel le Ferne near Folkestone. After gassing up at the Shell garage next to the Oakdene cafe, it was off down 7 Mile Lane and southwards on Kents finest A and B roads. All went well until, whilst negotiating a large roundabout above the bottom section of the M20, we lost our tailend Charlie, as a column of trucks had obscured our exit onto the M20.
The series of roundabouts on the outskirts of Folkestone always seem to cause navigating problems, and today was no exception. It was now my turn to get "lost". The day was morphing into a typical LOFO day out :lol . With the aid of the Garmin and several farm track excursions, I made it to the Memorial. On checking my phone I learnt the others had been and gone, which was understandable due to the time I'd taken being lost. The next stop was Mickeys Rock Cafe at Detling. I couldn't be bothered to sort out a decent route to get there, so just M20'd it up to Maidstone.
I'd just finished my bacon buttie when they rocked up, and I was gutted to learn I'd missed out on a final whizz through the Chilham Bends for this year. On the way home I brimmed the tank with 99 octane, plus a dose of Sta-Bil, which should see the Fazer through her hibernation over the next few months. I've got a few cosmetic jobs I'd like to get done over the winter, and then, after a service and a new back tyre, hopefully do it all over again next year. Maybe even getting in a trip abroad, which I sorely missed this year. The rear Roadtec 01 gave me 5,989 miles of safe and reliable fun, and will replace it with the later SE version, ready for next year. The 193 miles done today, certainly committed it to the knackers yard.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: coffee on 02 December 2020, 08:35:34 pm
Since I fitted some Renthal bars I've had to fit their bar ends which are much to light for purpose ,just look good cosmetically .Today I cut the original bars and got the inserts out,these are mounted in rubber and pressed into the ends of the bars,I managed to get the sleeves off and filed the rubber down until it was a tightish fit in the renthal bars,then put some contact adhesive on the inserts and handlebar ends and will leave it now until tomorrow before loctiting the screws and nipping them up and hope they don't move,at least now I'll have some nice weighty bar ends back and no vibes. :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kralik on 04 December 2020, 02:02:38 pm
Hi all
Did anyone of you did conversion from 298 front brake discs to 320 discs on you fazer please?
I am trying to find the caliper spacers to fit with standard calipers.
Tia
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kralik on 10 December 2020, 08:37:58 am
I am currently playing with electrical things.
I have fitted new led turn lights and led tail light too.
My front lights are very weak, so I am trying to solve this issue. I have found an article on one German sight, where a guy added new shorter cables to supply the lights.
Earth cable is ease, just to put short cable from the left head lamp and attached it to the frame.
The plus cable is bit more difficult, I added new cable from fuses to the head lamp relay.
I must say, that the head lamp lights visibly better. However, I have got an issue, that the electric is on even the key is in Off or lock position. I have realized, that if I disconnect the plus cable, the electric is off.

Did anyone try this mod in the past please?Here is the sourcehttp://cvieth.bplaced.net/motorrad_licht.html
Edit: one more information. Currently, my carbs and fuel tank are out of the bike as I am cleaning the carbs and about to fit the Ivans kit.
So, could be the issue above related to the fact, that the TPS, fuel pump and the fuel tank are disconnected?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kralik on 11 December 2020, 09:47:47 am
ok, so the issue is solved now.The problem was my weak German, so I did not translate the article properly before. Once I did it properly I found out, that the old "plus" cable has to be disconected completely from the head lamp relay and the new cable attached instead of the old one.Now everything runs perfectly. So I hope that all my electric related mods are done now.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: BBROWN1664 on 11 December 2020, 05:50:24 pm
Finished stripping the forks last night and tool the legs to get powder coated today. I may post some pics when I get them back and rebuilt
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 11 December 2020, 10:02:37 pm
How much is the powder coating costing?

MY FZ6's fork lowers are looking rather beaten up thanks to road grit etc. I was thinking of respraying them, but if powder coating isn't too expensive...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: kralik on 11 December 2020, 11:04:04 pm
I started to work on my r1 front for conversion today.[Limit reached]
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: BBROWN1664 on 12 December 2020, 08:22:34 am
How much is the powder coating costing?

MY FZ6's fork lowers are looking rather beaten up thanks to road grit etc. I was thinking of respraying them, but if powder coating isn't too expensive...
£40 for the pair including blasting/cleaning.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 12 December 2020, 04:39:42 pm
How much is the powder coating costing?

MY FZ6's fork lowers are looking rather beaten up thanks to road grit etc. I was thinking of respraying them, but if powder coating isn't too expensive...
£40 for the pair including blasting/cleaning.
That's good. For that price compaired to how how crap and easily chipped doing it yourself with a rattle can is and all the cleaning sanding, its not worth doing yourself.   
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: BBROWN1664 on 12 December 2020, 05:35:21 pm
How much is the powder coating costing?

MY FZ6's fork lowers are looking rather beaten up thanks to road grit etc. I was thinking of respraying them, but if powder coating isn't too expensive...
£40 for the pair including blasting/cleaning.
That's good. For that price compaired to how how crap and easily chipped doing it yourself with a rattle can is and all the cleaning sanding, its not worth doing yourself.   
that was m theory too
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: b1k3rdude on 12 December 2020, 05:42:58 pm
Just bought and collected this FZ1 today hopefully this one works out unlike the last one :-)



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: BBROWN1664 on 12 December 2020, 05:59:03 pm
Nice and clean. So clean, I can almost read the engine number (oh and the oil looks over filled ) :pokefun
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Post by: b1k3rdude on 12 December 2020, 06:53:45 pm
oh and the oil looks over filled
Will check on the center stand, but what leads you to think that? I On the side stand you wont see an oil level.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: BBROWN1664 on 12 December 2020, 07:05:31 pm
oh and the oil looks over filled
Will check on the center stand, but what leads you to think that? I On the side stand you wont see an oil level.


Looks like nice clean oil but over filled. Might be lack of oil in the sightglass with stained metal/glass though.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: b1k3rdude on 12 December 2020, 08:30:19 pm
Looks like nice clean oil but over filled. Might be lack of oil in the sightglass with stained metal/glass though.
What I thought also, but first bit of dry weather I will go through the check list etc..
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Post by: tex on 12 December 2020, 08:39:30 pm
Very nice
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 12 December 2020, 08:40:38 pm
If that's oil you are looking at through the sight glass then its the cleanest oil ever seen. Side stand - Oil on the other side and none in window with slightly discoloured glass IMO
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: b1k3rdude on 12 December 2020, 08:52:45 pm
Yep, which is why I dont think its oil, but the lack of it due toi the bike being on the side stand. My FZS did the same thing
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 12 December 2020, 10:56:23 pm
Gotta say though the sight glass is nice and big and easy to view unlike tiny crappy one on the fzs 600
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 13 December 2020, 09:41:09 am
Gotta say though the sight glass is nice and big and easy to view unlike tiny crappy one on the fzs 600


I vaguely remember the days when i could see oil in my sump through the glass window.
Can't see a damn thing now.  :\
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 13 December 2020, 09:56:33 am
Tried to figure out why my air horn had reduced in noise and would screech in damp or wet weather?
There was some rust on the connections which i cleaned up and that helped a bit, but it still wasn't quite right.


But for some unknown reason i'd bought another one, 7 years ago, and i hadn't even unwrapped the jiffy bag?
No idea why i bought it, but it was an exact replica of the Stebel Nautilus Compact air horn, made by Ring, and was half the price.


So i tried that out and it sounded much more efficient and was more responsive on the horn button so i just did a direct swap and now all is good.


I since found an article saying that the compressor part on the Stebel horn may just need a few drops of oil to get it functioning correctly so i might have a look in a bit, plus the 2 main wires that power it are very easily accessible on my bike to test it out again.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: b1k3rdude on 13 December 2020, 10:18:38 am
I since found an article saying that the compressor part on the Stebel horn may just need a few drops of oil to get it functioning correctly so i might have a look in a bit, plus the 2 main wires that power it are very easily accessible on my bike to test it out again.
Yeah but how do you get it apart, arent they sealed units..? I asl because I have the same thing on my Bandit and may have to do this work.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 13 December 2020, 10:50:44 am
This is what I found....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 13 December 2020, 10:54:38 am
My air horn must've been on my bike close to 10 years now, so it would make sense that a moving part might need a drop of oil bearing in mind the amount of different weather conditions it's been through in all that time.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 13 December 2020, 10:59:54 am
My air horn must've been on my bike close to 10 years now, so it would make sense that a moving part might need a drop of oil bearing in mind the amount of different weather conditions it's been through in all that time.
Maybe you just played the "funky chicken" too often   :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 13 December 2020, 11:04:42 am
Gotta say though the sight glass is nice and big and easy to view unlike tiny crappy one on the fzs 600


I vaguely remember the days when i could see oil in my sump through the glass window.
Can't see a damn thing now.  :\
So here we go then - why has yours gone brown and mine has not, I know that you look after your bike and change the oil regular and so on but what has happened. Could it be that £1.99 5ltr oil you use  :pokefun     

 Or could it be that because of the amount of heavy traffic commuting you do that your oil is running hotter than my "fun use only" riding in the Shires and the hot oil has stained it.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 13 December 2020, 11:25:29 am
Gotta say though the sight glass is nice and big and easy to view unlike tiny crappy one on the fzs 600


I vaguely remember the days when i could see oil in my sump through the glass window.
Can't see a damn thing now.  :\
So here we go then - why has yours gone brown and mine has not, I know that you look after your bike and change the oil regular and so on but what has happened. Could it be that £1.99 5ltr oil you use  :pokefun     

 Or could it be that because of the amount of heavy traffic commuting you do that your oil is running hotter than my "fun use only" riding in the Shires and the hot oil has stained it.


Nothing wrong with my choice of oil. I won't use anything else now.
It happened before I was using it anyway.


I've not got an answer to be honest, yes I do shorter runs than some people, but as you mention I change my oil every 4000 miles so I really have no idea why it has blacked itself out?
I literally cannot see anything through it at all, so i put 2.8litres of oil in with a new filter then it doesn't get touched aga in until the next change.
Obviously if I spotted any kind of oil leak I'd have to deal with it immediately but otherwise it's not really a big deal at all.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 13 December 2020, 11:31:22 am
I since found an article saying that the compressor part on the Stebel horn may just need a few drops of oil to get it functioning correctly so i might have a look in a bit, plus the 2 main wires that power it are very easily accessible on my bike to test it out again.
Yeah but how do you get it apart, arent they sealed units..? I asl because I have the same thing on my Bandit and may have to do this work.


Think I'm gonna have to give this idea a miss.
I tried separating the plastic horn part from the compressor but it seems like it has been put together in a way so that it doesn't come apart easy at all.
If it wasn't working well at all I might use a bit more brute force, but because it is working I don't particularly want to break it while dismantling it.
It does feel like there could be a seal as well where it joins.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 13 December 2020, 05:03:43 pm
Just saw a bloke on YouTube separating the compressor from the plastic horn very easily using a screwdriver for leverage so it can be done.
Be careful not to break the plastic clip holding it all in place though.


I'm in no hurry at all to do this though due to my new replacement horn so I might give it a go over the Xmas holidays now as I need the bike as a power source to test it out.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 14 December 2020, 12:47:27 am
How much is the powder coating costing?

MY FZ6's fork lowers are looking rather beaten up thanks to road grit etc. I was thinking of respraying them, but if powder coating isn't too expensive...
£40 for the pair including blasting/cleaning.

That's pretty damn good! I may have to look into that in the new year :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 14 December 2020, 08:40:44 am
How much is the powder coating costing?

MY FZ6's fork lowers are looking rather beaten up thanks to road grit etc. I was thinking of respraying them, but if powder coating isn't too expensive...
£40 for the pair including blasting/cleaning.

That's pretty damn good! I may have to look into that in the new year :thumbup
Mr.BBROWN1664, could you let me know what powder coaters you'll be using, as you're pretty much in my neck of the woods. Have got some stuff I want doing, but wanted a firm that specialises in bike parts, rather than just a regular "garden gate" sort of firm. Thanks :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 14 December 2020, 11:49:09 am
How much is the powder coating costing?

MY FZ6's fork lowers are looking rather beaten up thanks to road grit etc. I was thinking of respraying them, but if powder coating isn't too expensive...
£40 for the pair including blasting/cleaning.

That's pretty damn good! I may have to look into that in the new year :thumbup

I've just been quoted £25 by a company down here in Portsmouth, although that might be per fork lower, so £50 for the pair, but it's good enough to save me having to strip and repaint them myself :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: BBROWN1664 on 14 December 2020, 12:01:18 pm
How much is the powder coating costing?

MY FZ6's fork lowers are looking rather beaten up thanks to road grit etc. I was thinking of respraying them, but if powder coating isn't too expensive...
£40 for the pair including blasting/cleaning.

That's pretty damn good! I may have to look into that in the new year :thumbup
Mr.BBROWN1664, could you let me know what powder coaters you'll be using, as you're pretty much in my neck of the woods. Have got some stuff I want doing, but wanted a firm that specialises in bike parts, rather than just a regular "garden gate" sort of firm. Thanks :thumbup

These people quoted me £50 (https://www.universalappliedcoatings.co.uk/ (https://www.universalappliedcoatings.co.uk/))
These are the ones I went with for £40 (https://www.jrfinishrightltd.co.uk/ (https://www.jrfinishrightltd.co.uk/)) both were recommended to me.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: b1k3rdude on 14 December 2020, 02:15:57 pm
Make sure you fully tape/seal the fork inner, last thing you need is any of that grit inside your forks or the internal surfaces getting a accidental blast.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 14 December 2020, 05:37:17 pm
Make sure you fully tape/seal the fork inner, last thing you need is any of that grit inside your forks or the internal surfaces getting a accidental blast.

Good point, I'd not considered that!  :eek
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 20 December 2020, 04:18:45 pm
This is what I found....


Stebel Nautilus Compact Air horn maintenance (from previous conversation above)


The hole towards the right in the photo is the air intake, and the pipe at the top is air out.
I haven't done it yet but I'll try brake cleaner first, then either WD40 or oil and keep blipping the horn to get the parts moving inside and lubed.


Be aware, when you prise the horn upwards you need to release the little round part of the plastic horn from the air intake beforehand.
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Post by: b1k3rdude on 20 December 2020, 10:14:33 pm
Some pics of the compressor as you take it apart would be welcome fella :-)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 21 December 2020, 07:10:24 pm
Some pics of the compressor as you take it apart would be welcome fella :-)


The person who took these photos quite clearly advises "Don't take this apart, you will break something."


He also says just to put a few drops of oil in the intake hole, which is a sealed unit.


So glad I found these photos, what's inside the unit is nothing like I imagined at all.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: darrsi on 22 December 2020, 01:44:40 pm
This is what I found....


Stebel Nautilus Compact Air horn maintenance (from previous conversation above)


The hole towards the right in the photo is the air intake, and the pipe at the top is air out.
I haven't done it yet but I'll try brake cleaner first, then either WD40 or oil and keep blipping the horn to get the parts moving inside and lubed.


Be aware, when you prise the horn upwards you need to release the little round part of the plastic horn from the air intake beforehand.


I ended up doing what I said I would.
After learning that the top section was a sealed unit, where the air intake and outlet is, I sprayed brake cleaner in it and used compressed air to blow the excess out and a load of black shit came out.
Couple more sprays and the liquid became clean.


Then i just poured some 3-in-1 Oil into the air intake hole and swirled it about a bit then blew out the excess again.


And it worked.


I put it back on the bike as I prefer the noise to the other one and the horn sound is all crisp and loud again plus very responsive on the horn button.


Job's a good'un  :woot
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: b1k3rdude on 22 December 2020, 03:27:21 pm
Nice thanks for that.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 22 December 2020, 05:54:38 pm
Having followed the thread on mirror spacers, elsewhere on the forum, I decided to order the SW Motech ones. They arrived today and were on the bike within 30 minutes or so. Quite expensive for a couple of plastic blocks, but the mirrors are certainly less obscured. The Fazer won't be used until spring, so will only know how useful they are then.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: BBROWN1664 on 26 December 2020, 03:05:09 pm
Attempted to rebuild the forks having got the lowers back from powder coating. Looks like I have misplaced a couple of parts though :headbang

Anyone got a spare damper seat, the washer that goes on top of the spring (not sure if it is between the spring and the spacer or the spring and the cap) or a copper washer for the bolt that holds the damper in the tube?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Dudeofrude on 07 January 2021, 09:09:43 pm
I thought (for some stupid reason) that because the sun was out I would take her for a spin, was not my wisest decision.
I've always prided myself on being an "all weather" kind of rider but i honestly don't think I've ever ridden in conditions as stupid as I did today.
-1°c ambient temperature, salt all over every main road and ice all over every back one. Managed about 45 minutes before I gave up 😔 had a few minor slips and nearly lost both the front and back on 2 separate occasions add to that the wind chill on my head and neck that was borderline painful was enough to put me off until the Mercury rises again.
Thankfully I'm not at work for the next few months (ever cloud etc) so won't have to use it.

Also as I'm a glutton for punishment I decided to give her a good wash when I got home (with cold water obviously for the salt) followed by a good wax and ACF50 treatment. So all good to be tucked away for a few weeks.

On the plus side my fingers defrosted around an hour ago and seeing as I haven't got to drive tomorrow (or work, or leave the house) so I've had chance to get a few ciders on the go 🍻🍻
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Post by: b1k3rdude on 09 January 2021, 04:23:00 pm
Bought a bunch of wheel bearing for the bike to get done on the next tyre or c&s change.


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Post by: Dudeofrude on 09 January 2021, 04:41:40 pm
Bought a bunch of wheel bearing for the bike to get done on the next tyre or c&s change.

Are those OEM? How much does a full set cost? I still need to get my wheels repowdercoated so will be looking for a full set in the spring
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Post by: robbo on 09 January 2021, 05:09:33 pm
Bike Bearings UK, also known as Marksman Ind, are your best bet. He sells bearing kits for specific bikes. From memory the lot, front, rear and sprocket carrier came to around £50 this time last year for my Gen 1.
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Post by: agricola on 12 February 2021, 04:38:56 pm
A trip to the MOT station this afternoon, and a pass with no advisories. First time out on the bike for weeks, jeez it was cold. Only 1,500 miles covered last year though.
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Post by: coffee on 14 February 2021, 07:59:54 pm
Only 840 for me,had some problems with my health but ok now and hope to make up for it this year. :thumbup
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Post by: fazersharp on 15 February 2021, 01:22:06 pm
Only 840 for me,had some problems with my health but ok now and hope to make up for it this year. :thumbup
Should be a change in the MOT rules - if you do less than 1000 miles a rear then you only need one every 2 years.
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 15 February 2021, 01:25:56 pm
Only 840 for me,had some problems with my health but ok now and hope to make up for it this year. :thumbup
Should be a change in the MOT rules - if you do less than 1000 miles a rear then you only need one every 2 years.

But the you'd just get idiots unplugging their tachos all year just to save £29 🙄 and the market would be flooded with 15 year old bikes that had only done 2000miles haha
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 16 February 2021, 08:01:07 pm
Started the yearly clean up, but this year I'm paying more attention to the frame paint and the Givi rack and pannier mounting.
The frame paint arrived today - colour matched!
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 18 February 2021, 04:53:33 pm
Thought I'd takeover out for the first time this year. Pulled off the covered, dragged her kicking and squealing (brakes binding) out of the garage and thought i best see if she starts before I bother with anything else.... on the button no problem.
So I let her warm up as I proceed to faff about putting all my armour back into my jeans and jacket. Got all suited up, ear plugs in, helmet on, door locked, garage locked, opened the driveway gate, back to the bike, swung my leg over, caught the gear lever and stalled it. Went to fire her back up..... battery is dies 😭😭😭
Tried for a minute or so to get something going but nope. Had to get all my gear off, get the bike back in the garage...all the locks, removed the battery and that's now on charge for the night.
Next few days weather looking crap so guess that's that for now 😫
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Post by: Grahamm on 18 February 2021, 11:58:18 pm
Tried for a minute or so to get something going but nope.

Not even bump starting?
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 19 February 2021, 08:14:35 am
Tried for a minute or so to get something going but nope.

Not even bump starting?

I'm not gonna lie... I tried it once and thought fuck that! Haha I couldn't be bothered trying again when the charger was sat 10ft behind me on the shelf 😅
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Post by: Grahamm on 19 February 2021, 01:24:16 pm

I'm not gonna lie... I tried it once and thought fuck that! Haha I couldn't be bothered trying again when the charger was sat 10ft behind me on the shelf 😅

If I'd got all the gear on and was planning on a ride, I'd give it at least a couple of goes before giving up...!
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Post by: robbo on 20 February 2021, 08:35:25 am
Woke the mighty thou up from it's winter slumber yesterday. Started on the second stab of the button. Went for a leisurely trip around the block, just to get it hot, then drained the oil.Next project is to get a few items powder coated, hopefully during this coming week. Then just some general maintenance, brake clean, exup valve lube, oil/filter change, new tyres, then should be all set for another biking year of fun and frolics.
 I was pleased with the usefulness of the SW Motech daypack, that I used all last year, so bought and fitted the larger Sport version, in anticipation of getting some trips in this year. By adding a tank ring to my Triumph, the bags can be swapped between bikes as necessary.
If anyone is in need of a decent tankbag/harness set up, my now redundant one is for sale in the relevant section.
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Post by: fazersharp on 20 February 2021, 01:50:58 pm
Tried for a minute or so to get something going but nope.

Not even bump starting?

I'm not gonna lie... I tried it once and thought fuck that! Haha I couldn't be bothered trying again when the charger was sat 10ft behind me on the shelf 😅
I would of done the same, I have access to a slight but short hill in the street outside Sharp hall but the risk is far too great of the bump start not working and my looking a right twat pushing the dead lump back up the hill.
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Post by: Don71uk on 23 February 2021, 04:06:59 pm

Gen 1, Passed MOT, only 1400 miles since last year.
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Post by: Streetbudgie on 23 February 2021, 04:20:36 pm
I ride all year (no choice as I can't afford the car parking at work) so apart from a few days with packed snow on the local roads, I have ridden through all the salt and crap.
Every Monday I've had to force it off the centre stand and crack the front brake off before I can go anywhere, so today I had a day off and decided to wash it, then found I had a loose bolt and spent about 2 hours trying to work out how to get it back in, so I posted on here and got an answer in 10 minutes and had it fixed in another 15 minutes.
Ordinarily I'd be off to the pub for a celebratory pint but that's not gonna happen so I'll settle for a curry tonight!
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Post by: coffee on 25 February 2021, 12:05:42 am
I'm the complete opposite,a proper fair weather rider  :lol  just ordered oil and filter for the start of "my" season,I don't do that many miles,normally 1000 a year but they reckon the oil contaminates using it like that then laying it up for 5/6 mths so I change it and give the oil to any of the local young bods to use because it can't be that bad and them boys are out in all weathers day and night just like we used to  :thumbup
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Post by: fazerscotty on 25 February 2021, 09:45:11 am
Touched up the frame rails on each side.
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Post by: robbo on 25 February 2021, 11:34:36 am
Nice job :thumbup
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 25 February 2021, 01:29:59 pm
Well never seems to be good news for me and my Fz1 thses days 😞 thought seeing as the weather is good I'd finally go out for the first ride of the year. Started this time so got all geared up and out I went.
While riding I started to notice another noise coming from the engine (similar to the one I had just sorted out) but wasn't sure if I was just hearing things as I hadn't been on it for a while. Anyway it was causing concern in the back of my mind so I decided to come back after only 20 miles.... well let's just say I must have either a 6th sense or a guardian angel because as I pulled up outside my house my wife asked whats leaking out on my bike. To my shock and horror there is shit loads of oil on the floor, all down the lower left side on the engine and up the side of the rear tyre!!
Upon closer inspection I see that 3 bolts are missing from the oil pump cover and the 4th is halfway out!
What's really confusing is the fact that I have never undone that in my life (I didn't even know what cover it was until I googled it) so my only other theory is that when I took it into the garage to find out what the noise problem was, they must of removed that cover and either not torqued it properly or maybe even missed a couple of bolts?!?
Now I trust my mech whole heartily and he is one of the best in the area (he even does dyno work for Guy Martin) so I'm positive it isn't down to poor mechanics but I can't think of any other way it would have come loose for no reason?
I've spoke to him and he says he doesn't think that cover was removed but he isn't 100%. There are also 2 other mechanics that work there so could possibly have even been one of those 🤷‍♂️
Then to add insult to injury I tried to start it (to get it up the drive into the garage, didn't even think about the oil leak 🙈) and the fucking battery is dead again..... so there is also a problem with the charging system again 😫😫
Im having it collected later so the garage can have a look at it. I'll have to speak to the mechanic a bit more to decide what's going to happen with regards to the cover/leak
Either way I'm happy to have made it home without incident
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Post by: coffee on 25 February 2021, 03:33:52 pm
'kin hell!! there's no way I'd have took it back to that garage,it's so obvious someone there has made a balls up,whether it's Guy Martins mech or Fred Bloggs.That could have been bad news in the wrong situation and if you'd had an accident and had to be taken to hospital the filth would have been all over the bike and put it down to your neglect ! I'd make some excuse and get it back you'll be wondering everytime you go out on it if they've done the jobs right! :eek
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 25 February 2021, 04:12:10 pm
'kin hell!! there's no way I'd have took it back to that garage,it's so obvious someone there has made a balls up,whether it's Guy Martins mech or Fred Bloggs.That could have been bad news in the wrong situation and if you'd had an accident and had to be taken to hospital the filth would have been all over the bike and put it down to your neglect ! I'd make some excuse and get it back you'll be wondering everytime you go out on it if they've done the jobs right! :eek

I know what your saying but I've been using him for probably 7 or 8 years now without issue, as have most of my mates. Hes always gone above and beyond for me in the past and I have no reason to distrust him. If it is a problem that's come from his place (which it likely is) then he will no doubt be mortified and will do everything in his power to make it right.
My only other assumption is that there has been a 3rd mechanic helping out during lockdown due to demand so its possible he may have made a mistake? Or at the end of the day its a possibility my guy made a mistake.... we're all human. Either way I'm confident in him enough to know it will be sorted and sorted properly 🤞
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Post by: fazersharp on 25 February 2021, 04:44:52 pm
Hope I am not tempting fate here but its one advantage of being anal about cleaning your bike and you get very personal and intimate  :eek with every nut and bolt and hopefully you spot things like that straight away.  Good that you heard it though. If I do some major work on my bike I like to ride for a while without my earplugs in so I can hear if anything if not right.
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Post by: b1k3rdude on 25 February 2021, 04:55:17 pm
I've spoke to him and he says he doesn't think that cover was removed but he isn't 100%. There are also 2 other mechanics that work there so could possibly have even been one of those
Call them now fella, be polite but very firm - they are 100% liable.

If the shop mech was the last person to touch the bike, it needs to go back there ASAP for a full check (and they can fucking collect it). They need to make sure there are no other fucking loose bolts that they cant be sure they did or didnt touch, FFS.


That simple ride could have ended extremely badly for you, and with the emergency services stretched as they the police would have then enquired as to why you were out on your bike...!!!
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Post by: robbo on 26 February 2021, 03:30:47 pm
Dropped off the front pegs, gear and brake pedals and footrest hangers together with the clutch cover, at the powder coaters. Nice day to be out. :)
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Post by: albuquerqueturkey on 26 February 2021, 03:53:20 pm
Hope I am not tempting fate here but its one advantage of being anal about cleaning your bike and you get very personal and intimate  :eek with every nut and bolt and hopefully you spot things like that straight away.  Good that you heard it though. If I do some major work on my bike I like to ride for a while without my earplugs in so I can hear if anything if not right.


Took my gen 2 for the first time since autumn and when cleaning it down noticed my RHS upper engine bolt was loose and the crash bung flapping about. Never been off in my ownership. All engine bolts were then retorqued to spec (the rest seemed fine)
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Post by: coffee on 26 February 2021, 06:01:09 pm
Seen it all now,I ordered oil & filter on line and it came today in a fucking cardboard box! it's called a lube cube and you push a perforated part of the box and pull this moody top out which is attached to a polythene bag of oil then pour it out.To be fair it did work ok with my lovely wife holding the funnel but it all seemed a bit cheap and cheerful to me,it's supposed to be good for the environment so I suppose we'd better get used to it. ;)
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 26 February 2021, 06:22:27 pm
Seen it all now,I ordered oil & filter on line and it came today in a fucking cardboard box! it's called a lube cube and you push a perforated part of the box and pull this moody top out which is attached to a polythene bag of oil then pour it out.To be fair it did work ok with my lovely wife holding the funnel but it all seemed a bit cheap and cheerful to me,it's supposed to be good for the environment so I suppose we'd better get used to it. ;)

Yeah my last lot of oil came like that. Found it a bit of a faff doing it on my own as you have to either keep the spout out of the box or just take the full bag out..  neither way works well with 1 hand while your holding a funnel 🙄
Tickles me anyway.... better for the planet, yeah unlike the 4litres of dead dinosaur inside of it 🤣




Anyway a continuation of my saga. The bike was collected last night and taken to the garage. I received a call from my mechanic this morning. He didn't go as far as admitting it was a fault from his end but I think he's happy to agree with my logic that they were the last people to touch it and it hasn't been ridden since. So anyway he has taken the cover off, fitted a new gasket, 3 new bolts then topped up the oil. He has then cleaned and degreased the whole bike for me (including some special tyre degreaser on the rear🤷‍♂️)
Now as a gesture of good will he is looking into the charging issue for me for free and if its something he can sort without parts then he's not going to charge me (although it's not in me to accept work for free so I will still pay him for collecting and dropping of the bike at least)
 So fingers crossed its something simple but seeing as the stator, rotor and battery are less than 9 months old and have only been used for probably 4 hrs max I can see it being something else expensive 🙈
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 26 February 2021, 07:39:50 pm
Well some good news at last! Turned out to be a bent connector pin in the stator plug. It's been straightened out and now the bike is charging spot on... what a relief 😅
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Post by: fazersharp on 26 February 2021, 11:05:55 pm
Today I rode past a Co-op and a sainsburys and an Asda and an Aldi and a lidle and a waitrose also a tescos just to get to my nearest farm shop -- I was shopping and not testing my bike or taking parts to get painted or going for a first run of the year.  ;)       
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Post by: darrsi on 27 February 2021, 05:46:52 am
Today I rode past a Co-op and a sainsburys and an Asda and an Aldi and a lidle and a waitrose also a tescos just to get to my nearest farm shop -- I was shopping and not testing my bike or taking parts to get painted or going for a first run of the year.  ;)     


First run, it's nearly March? Do you not ever use it to travel to work on?
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Post by: mtread on 27 February 2021, 04:15:17 pm
Quote
Today I rode past a Co-op and a sainsburys and an Asda and an Aldi and a lidle and a waitrose also a tescos just to get to my nearest farm shop -- I was shopping and not testing my bike or taking parts to get painted or going for a first run of the year.     

Were you trying to find a Morrisons?
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Post by: robbo on 02 March 2021, 09:18:37 pm
My rear Ohlins is due for a service. Darren at MCT would be my first choice, but obviously the current situation prevents riding that far. A pal put me on to a suspension guy fairly near me. Took it over this morning. The  guy turned out to be Jake Dixons crew chief. Top man. My shock service will be one of his last jobs before flying out next week to Qatar for the start of this seasons MotoGp.
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Post by: robbo on 03 March 2021, 05:42:52 pm
Collected my serviced shock today.  Well impressed with a 24 hour turn around. Had a nice chat about racing with my new best mate :lol .
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Post by: fazerscotty on 03 March 2021, 09:12:14 pm
Collected my serviced shock today.  Well impressed with a 24 hour turn around. Had a nice chat about racing with my only mate :lol .


Sounds like a good relationship you've started.  :rollin :rollin :rollin .
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Post by: robbo on 10 March 2021, 01:16:48 pm
Reinstalled the shock and made a new bracket for the remote preload.
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Post by: Stormbringer on 11 March 2021, 03:19:04 pm
A lot has happened in the last year. I have totally rebuilt the Fazer 8.I fitted a new clutch ,new exhaust studs ,new Yamaha  bodywork (Blue) anda Baglux blue tank cover ,Yamaha soft paniers, Yamaha Centre stand kit ,Ram mount for Garmin Zumo, Michelin tyres ,Yamaha chain and sprockets, uprated headlight bulbs ,  done the valve clearances  (needed 12 shims) overhauled the brakes including new fluid and pads .Fitted a new Black front Mud guard and Pyramid fender extender, lots of othger minor jobs .
Today I rode it to work (School).

[Edited to stop the text appearing in a tiny font! GrahamM - Moderator]
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Post by: robbo on 12 March 2021, 06:47:39 pm
Booked my Fazer a holiday today. It’s taking me to Aragon for MotoGP in September, travel/COVID restrictions permitting.
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Post by: fazerscotty on 13 March 2021, 08:02:07 pm
Fitted new Throttle cables. Along with the new Clutch cable and the ultrasonically cleaned carbs, oil & filter change.
Carbs going back together this week, ready to be fitted next weekend.
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Post by: robbo on 14 March 2021, 10:15:54 am
Are you changing the throttle cables just as a precaution, or have you had a problem with them.
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Post by: fazerscotty on 14 March 2021, 11:31:49 am
Are you changing the throttle cables just as a precaution, or have you had a problem with them.


One had started to fray, so, both are being changed.
Not sure of the history of the cables - I've had the bike 7 years and 40,000 miles, so to be on the safe side..........
The last thing I want is to be stuck somewhere waiting for recovery, when I could be riding. :D
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Post by: robbo on 14 March 2021, 03:26:35 pm
Getting stuck, abroad is a big worry. Mine are coming up for 38k, and might do them for peace of mind, although don't relish all the work necessary to gain access. I suppose it's impossible to change them without removing the carbs?.
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Post by: fazerscotty on 15 March 2021, 07:53:53 pm
So, last night, started to put the carbs back together. All was going well until I went to put the top and bottom through bolts in.
One was shorter than the other!


I took a look in carb #4, to see the remaining bit of snapped off bolt seized.


Simple fix - drill out the snapped bolt (carefully), drill out the good thread in the lower bolt hole with a clearance drill and fit some M6 threaded rod with dome nuts on.
I have placed some thin wall silicone tubing over the threaded portion which is in the carbs and spacers - this will reduce or eliminate any resonance (if there is any) caused by an unsupported rod in an enclosed tube.


These long bolts are no longer available, either from Fowlers or CMSNL in Holland. My fix came to £3.50 (ish!).


Next job, at the weekend, will be to start polishing the footrest hangers and heel guards - nearside first.
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Post by: b1k3rdude on 15 March 2021, 08:26:27 pm
Fit some M6 threaded rod with dome nuts on. I have placed some thin wall silicone tubing over the threaded portion which is in the carbs and spacers - this will reduce or eliminate any resonance (if there is any) caused by an unsupported rod in an enclosed tube.
Nice work.
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Post by: robbo on 15 March 2021, 08:38:41 pm
Very inventive, well done :thumbup . Collected my powder coating up today. They made a good job of the pegs, hangers and gearlever, brake lever. Got them back together and on the bike this afternoon. However the clutch cover didn't get done as they were unable to match the colour well enough. Will try an alternative firm tomorrow. Anyone in the Sussex/Surrey area that needs any bike related powder coating, bear Kirdford Shot Blasting in mind.
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Post by: Gaz66 on 15 March 2021, 08:45:29 pm
Fazer 1000's been stood 4yrs  :'(  life & lack of funds to complete the renovation, dug out the Exup valve & associated parts, Conical spring has been robbed by the "Spring Fairies" FFS
Anyone have any pics with dimensions of said spring? I may have summat knocking about I can mod to fit.


Thanks guys  :thumbup
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Post by: Gaz66 on 15 March 2021, 09:31:12 pm
 :)
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Post by: b1k3rdude on 15 March 2021, 10:14:16 pm
Anyone have any pics with dimensions of said spring? I may have summat knocking about I can mod to fit.
Are you talking about the little spring on the outside of the exup valve that takes up the slack?
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Post by: Gnasher on 16 March 2021, 08:30:08 am
I took a look in carb #4, to see the remaining bit of snapped off bolt seized.


Fairly common that on a lot of carb bikes.  They mostly have never been removed since the day they were assembled and crab bikes are getting on now.  Another simple fix is to cut two stainless (SS) rods to correct length, thread each end and like you use domed SS nuts with a dab of nut lock. No issues with them coming undone or vibrating, cost little more but won't corrode, done it that way a good few times. 


 
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Post by: agricola on 17 March 2021, 05:41:53 pm
Nipped out on the bike to renew my licence, 3 miles there, 3 back. All went smoothly at the local post office. When i eventually found it. I pulled up in front of the building, got off the bike and walked towards the door, big sign on it belonging to an accountancy firm. Embarrassing. Had to ask a passer by where the post office had moved too. Turns it it moved 15 years ago, she looked puzzled cos its where its always been for her.

Better ride than the one yesterday to the filling station and back (the very long way around), first ride out since the mot several weeks ago, co-ordination between throttle/clutch/ gearbox out of timing, very rusty riding. Need to get out more
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Post by: b1k3rdude on 17 March 2021, 06:45:59 pm
Nice.
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Post by: robbo on 26 March 2021, 11:56:57 am
Had a visit from the mobile tyre fitting guy, so with a new rear Metzeler fitted, I should hopefully be set for another year of fun and frolics. Still waiting for the clutch cover to come back from powder coat, so haven't been able to progress much since installing the black finished footpegs, other than a general brake clean and rubber grease. Can't say I'm looking forward to pressing in the new clutch rod bearing though.
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Post by: Grahamm on 31 March 2021, 05:46:40 pm
Gave it a wash and brush-up (lots of dust, cobwebs and cats' paw prints on it from sitting in the shed for a few months).

Then gave it a check over for the MOT tomorrow (well, it was due last June 25th, so I figured it was about time... :D )
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Post by: Grahamm on 01 April 2021, 04:50:56 pm
Took it in for the MOT and it passed with no problems.

The only "issue" was that, as I expected, I needed to readjust the headlamp aim because of the new fork springs, but a couple of minutes with a socket wrench and everything was pointing in the right directions.

Then went out for a 70 mile ride to get back in practice and enjoy the nice weather (I wasn't the only biker out there either :thumbup )
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Post by: fazerscotty on 05 April 2021, 06:56:59 pm
Fitted the l/h footrest hangars after my first attempt at polishing  :eek


R/h side next week.
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Post by: fatbloke62 on 07 April 2021, 12:52:29 pm
Took it for it's mot today,  passed without any issues, shame it was so cold i really didn't enjoy the run out
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Post by: teecee90 on 07 April 2021, 02:48:31 pm
Got snapped on the way back from Willingham Woods


(https://i.imgur.com/vMwvGtxh.jpg)
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Post by: robbo on 07 April 2021, 08:02:47 pm
Cool :thumbup
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Post by: bald_pig on 13 April 2021, 01:23:42 am
Replaced the seized rear caliper with a blue spot, and also treated her to a new braided hose, xjr caliper brace, and disc! Will grab a pic tomorrow after she's had a clean
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Post by: b1k3rdude on 13 April 2021, 11:18:36 am
Noice.
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Post by: fazersharp on 13 April 2021, 09:35:19 pm
First time out in about 6 weeks. Partly down to lockdown or the weather not being able to string together 2 hours of decent weather or when it has I have not had the time to go out. Many cobwebs were blown on a 70 mile spin and a smile was fully restored. :D
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Post by: red98 on 14 April 2021, 06:36:21 am
great to get out Mr sharpie  :thumbup ...you beat my 50 mile bimble, will have to see if i can better that tomorrow...weather permitting  ;)
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Post by: Gaz66 on 14 April 2021, 08:28:29 am
While bikes stripped, just ordered an Ivan MB kit from the main man himself £126.00, hope I don't get stung for any import taxes, shows on HMRC site, as long as it's under £135 I should be ok, fingers crossed, it's pricey enough at £126 ...


Fazer 1000's in desperate need of an engine refurb  :'( 2003 silver motor with flaking paint ... Oh what joy "NOT".
Stripped everything off, wire brushed the shite paint Yamaha sought fit to use, a good scrub down with a red scotchbrite.
Just on with masking up.
I was gunna use VHT engine paint, but it's all Mat stuff & heard a few horror stories it's not all it claims to be.

I've used aerosol Smooth Silver Hammerite before on engine casings with success, gorra be better than the crap Yamaha used on silver motors.
Anyone painted a full motor in Smooth Silver Hammerite, if so, how did it cope with engine heat cycles?


Have a good day boys, get out on ya bike while suns out if poss...  :thumbup

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Post by: b1k3rdude on 14 April 2021, 09:30:44 am
Anyone painted a full motor in Smooth Silver Hammerite, if so, how did it cope with engine heat cycles?
I'm not a painter, but afaik smoothright (all Hammerite paints) are designed for ferrous metals, its a primer, mid & top coat all in one. So someone will correct me if wrong, but I think you would have to use etch primer (because aluminium) first then the smoothright after. But that said i don't believe smoothright has any temp rating?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 14 April 2021, 10:18:57 am
Anyone painted a full motor in Smooth Silver Hammerite, if so, how did it cope with engine heat cycles?
I'm not a painter, but afaik smoothright (all Hammerite paints) are designed for ferrous metals, its a primer, mid & top coat all in one. So someone will correct me if wrong, but I think you would have to use etch primer (because aluminium) first then the smoothright after. But that said i don't believe smoothright has any temp rating?

Correct :)

If you want a lasting finish, you need an enamel.  Dupli Colour and Simoniz are good it's the colour matching that can be an issue, if you only spray a casing etc.  You've also got to ensure the prep is thorough, ideally soda blasted, primered and then top colour and baked, or it will start peeling inside a year if used regularly less in salt. 

Oh and don't use the clear lacquers over the colour.  ;) Don't say I didn't tell you.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: teecee90 on 15 April 2021, 03:41:15 pm
While bikes stripped, just ordered an Ivan MB kit from the main man himself £126.00, hope I don't get stung for any import taxes, shows on HMRC site, as long as it's under £135 I should be ok, fingers crossed, it's pricey enough at £126 ...


Fazer 1000's in desperate need of an engine refurb  :'( 2003 silver motor with flaking paint ... Oh what joy "NOT".
Stripped everything off, wire brushed the shite paint Yamaha sought fit to use, a good scrub down with a red scotchbrite.
Just on with masking up.
I was gunna use VHT engine paint, but it's all Mat stuff & heard a few horror stories it's not all it claims to be.

I've used aerosol Smooth Silver Hammerite before on engine casings with success, gorra be better than the crap Yamaha used on silver motors.
Anyone painted a full motor in Smooth Silver Hammerite, if so, how did it cope with engine heat cycles?


Have a good day boys, get out on ya bike while suns out if poss...  :thumbup


Hammerite do a "special metals primer" that you would probably have to use, although as far as I know it only comes in a tin for brush application.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 15 April 2021, 08:59:55 pm
I went out for a Check Ride with one of our local IAM Group's Observers today.

I'm pleased to say that, although I was a little bit rusty because of lack of riding over the past year, there were no massive errors and he was very complimentary on my smoothness and observation  :thumbup

[/smug mode] 

 :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: bald_pig on 15 April 2021, 09:50:57 pm
Replaced the seized rear caliper with a blue spot, and also treated her to a new braided hose, xjr caliper brace, and disc! Will grab a pic tomorrow after she's had a clean


A touch later than I hoped, but managed to grab a piccy between showers!


(https://i.imgur.com/JRam5wyl.jpg)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sparky88 on 16 April 2021, 04:00:01 pm
Giving it it's first run out since getting it Wednesday and after it has been laid up since 2007, only 4400 on clock! now 4600, lovely day on the North Coast of Northern Ireland.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: vinnyb on 16 April 2021, 04:18:00 pm
 Hi Sparky, lovely bike. Is that Ballintoy Harbour?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sparky88 on 16 April 2021, 05:37:19 pm
Just in from my first run out round the coast, bike is a 99 Fazer with only 4400 miles on the clock and had been laid up since 2007, someone has previously tried to restore some of the cosmetics leading to some loss of lacquer and paint on engine casings not done too well but absolutely excellent mechanically, getting shot of a woeful alarm and a little work with seat should serve well. Done more miles today than first owner did in his first year of ownership. Photos taken at Ballintoy.

[Edited to fix the tiny font problem! - GrahamM - Moderator]
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: sparky88 on 16 April 2021, 05:46:48 pm
Hi Sparky, lovely bike. Is that Ballintoy Harbour?
Yes Vinny had a day off and took it out for first run since getting it Wednesday, good job I know a wee bit more about bikes than posting on this website! all the best Sparky.
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Post by: vinnyb on 16 April 2021, 06:51:17 pm
  :lol They are brilliant bikes. Ballintoy is such a beautiful place and so peaceful, although it's a bit of a ride down to it. Done the tourist trail along to Coastal Causeway road, Dunluce Castle, Carrick-A-Reede, The Giant's Causeway (the free way via the hundreds of steps) Mussenden temple etc. The wife has family in Portstewart so we've been over a few times. It's a lovely country and so friendly, we keep talking about moving across there. I'll keep my eyes open for you next time we're across. hopefully later this year.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Don71uk on 19 April 2021, 06:43:07 pm



Nice day so a run out, Goodwood Aerodrome



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 24 April 2021, 06:12:31 pm
First Group Ride this year, going to Ryka's Cafe at Box Hill.

Nice day for a ride, but unfortunately the Ride Leader was using someone else's route which didn't agree with his Sat Nav and he hadn't had a chance to pre-ride it, so we ended up on a bit of a mystery tour at one point.

Then he just put Rykas in as the destination using "Fastest Route" and it took us down some not very nice lanes through some woods.

Finally, on the way  back, we ended up going in circles at Petworth until he found the right exit to get out of the one way system...!

I've been on worse rides (but not many...)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 27 April 2021, 08:02:41 pm
At last. The clutch cover's back from the powder coaters, and is on the bike. Fitting the top bearing was a lot easier than I anticipated, but getting the clutch pull rod to stay in the correct position when fitting the cover, was a bit of a faff.
Plug change, fill with some of Motul's finest and service the exup are tomorrows jobs. Tax it on Saturday, scrub in the new rear Road Tec. Then should be all set for Mondays' Mayday run.
Anyone in Surrey/Kent or maybe Sussex areas, that needs a reliable, get it right first time, powder coater. I know the place. Wasted 40 quid and six weeks at two other places before I found this guy, CSP Shotblasting  and Powdercoating, based near Borough Green.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 27 April 2021, 08:31:39 pm
got there in the end ROBBO  :thumbup ...You sure the Hastings run is still on ?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 27 April 2021, 09:14:15 pm
got there in the end ROBBO  :thumbup ...You sure the Hastings run is still on ?
There’s a possibility the old bill will try and stop any large gathering at Locksbottom, but not that bothered as I never bother going to Hastings. We usually go to a pub in Rye harbour. Have already sorted an alternative route, but might look in the 1066 on the A21, traffic permitting.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: coffee on 28 April 2021, 05:16:37 pm
After changing my gearbox sprocket to try and clean up the bottom end pick up to a 16 which was a complete waste of time,it just made it more vicious coming out of tight turns or roundabouts! don't know what I was thinking, anyway I put a booster plug on some time ago now and as I posted at the time  the difference was amazing really smoothing out the bottom end.I've decided I don't need the lower gearing now as I don't think it needs it so put the original cog back on yesterday and with the smoother throttle and slightly higher gearing it's like another bike at low speeds! it just shows you manufacturers work these things out gearing wise.They just needed to sort out the fuelling to start with !!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 29 April 2021, 09:12:32 pm
Woke the mighty thou from its winter slumber(6 months) today. The Sta-Bil had done its intended job, as within no time it settled down to a steady tickover. Gave the exup its pre season service, and decided to give the ceramic grease a go at looking after the valves welfare. Looking forward to Saturday when the road tax kicks in, and I can get out for the first Fazer whizz of the year.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 02 May 2021, 05:19:09 pm
Took advantage of the sunny morning to scrub in my new rear tyre. Had a whizz down to The Chalet at Cowfold, plenty of bikes and sports cars filling the carpark. Things are very much back to normal here, as I had a half hour wait for my sausage sandwich. This venue is famous for a long wait for hot food, but it's always worth the wait.
To make sure I got in around 100 miles, I then headed west to Bury Hill, and then home on the A29. It was nice to get back on the Fazer, with it's far sharper handling and better brakes, not to mention the superior performance, when compared to my old Triumph, which I must add, has done itself proud this year with the use it's had. My newly serviced shock seems to have slightly raised the rear, as coupled with the 50 mm jack up, I'm much more balls of the feet at standstill than before.
On the way home the sunny conditions gave way to rain and hailstones on the South Downs, so the hours I'd spent cleaning, went straight out the window in an instant. I rolled onto the drive with 110 miles on the tripmeter, with the tyre scrubbed in and just in time for MotoGP. The cleaning will have to wait for another day.
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Post by: red98 on 04 May 2021, 11:31:43 am
had a good run out on Sunday...from home in High Wycombe then onto .....Marlow, Henley, Reading, Basingstoke and onto Alton, Was heading to the railway cafe in Alton but spotted a mobile coffee bar parked up on the green so stopped there, loads of bikes passed as i sat there with tea and a home made sausage roll so iam guessing the cafe was busy, out of Alton on the B3006 down too Selborne and onto the A3 and a blast through the Hindhead tunnel. onto Guildford,Woking, Windsor and home to High Wycombe, Roughly 160 miles as i took non direct route and got lost a couple of times  :rolleyes ...Still a bit chilly but great to be out on the first proper ride of the year.


Upto about 450 miles since the engine swap and all is going well, Had to flush the cooling system a couple of times but looking clear now, Clutch needs adjusting at the bottom end and whilst iam doing that i will clean and re-grease the clutch releasse mechanism...


Happy with the 6 at the moment but sadly the might thou is looking a bit sorry for itself. not used since September time and sat uncovered in the garage, time to wake the old girl up...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 04 May 2021, 11:21:00 pm
(Yesterday). With a slightly improved weather forecast I was out in the garage by 07:30 in an attempt to clean off the results of yesterday’s rain and hail, in preparation for the Mayday Run. I made it to Locksbottom, the meeting place, by 9ish. There was very little police presence despite the scaremongering on several social media sites, and the reduced crowd made social distancing quite easy, as we had a stroll round checking out the bikes. The entertainment highlight was a rolling burnout by an R1, that went the length of the high street. Hope he’s got a few bob if the price of my new rear tyre is anything to go by. Our group of five left as planned at 10am and was soon away from the crowds by taking an early exit from the A21. Some cross country high jinks ensued, which got us to the 1066 cafe a few miles outside of Hastings at John’s Cross. This was quite busy, with about forty HA adding to the numbers. I must admit it looked pretty cool when the car park Marshall’s held the traffic up to let them leave en masse on their way to the coast.
After a cuppa it was off to our usual lunchtime haunt in Rye Harbour, but early into the precedings we came across an unmarked police bike, the rider dressed all in black, including his crash helmet, with just a small “Police” logo on the back of his jacket. This was on one of our favoured roads, so the legal limit it was, all the way to Rye. A similar sized group to us was leaving the pub as we arrived, so parking and grabbing a suitable table for our number was easily sorted. Good social distancing and table service got us fed and watered in record time, and after a chinwag, it was back on the bikes for some more B road action, getting us into north Kent to a country pub for an afternoon pint. It was then just a half hour whizz to the M25 where we went our different ways. It was great to be back giving the Fazer a good workout, and we all got home before the rain, having had 148 miles of fun and frolics.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: coffee on 07 May 2021, 10:38:11 pm
After getting caught in the rain and hail on the way back from a bike meet on wednesday in which the bike felt really dodgy, [I hate the rain at the best of times] I decided that the time had come for a new rear,especially after getting an advisory on the mot.I got a couple of quotes and just happened to mention to one tyre bloke that I'd prefer dunlop because the front was a 207 RR,imagine my suprise when he said that's probably 20 years old ! I got this tyre from a local dealer about 2 years ago who said I could have it for £90 because he was no longer doing bikes,I never questioned it ,I was actually chuffed to get a cheapish tyre ! anyway this tyre bloke reckoned apart from the tyre being old he didn't think it would perform anything like it would have back in the day because it would have deteriorated on the shelf/floor for all that time .I ended up getting a pair of dunlop sportsmart 3's but at 270 quid it was an expense I wasn't expecting, it just shows how buying cheap isn't always the best in the long run.Hope these tyres are as good as they say,I'll let you know. :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 07 May 2021, 10:54:42 pm
he said that's probably 20 years old

Check the DOT number on the side of the tyre. The first two digits are the week it was manufactured, the second two are the year.

If the tyre is more than 5 years old, don't use it!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 08 May 2021, 11:24:04 am
If the tyre is more than 5 years old, don't use it!

Why not? 

The make and then condition of a tyre are far more important than just age as a factor not you use it.  UK law as of Feb 21 tyres more than 10yrs old can't be used on the front steered axles of HGVs, buses, coaches or all single wheels fitted to a minibus (9 to 16 passenger seats).

This doesn't apply to cars or bikes etc, this has all come about due to the market being flooded with cheap/crap Far East budget tyres.  They're cheap for a reason, the compounds they use are unstable and will be effected by atmospheric conditions alone, UV etc even when just stored.  They either split or go hard, so hard they no longer grip although the tyre looks to be in good condition. 

Yes most tyre manufactures and some bigger tyre fitting companies Kwik Fit for one :rolleyes will advise not more than 5, why to sell more tyres!  I've just had tyres replaced for a customer, that were dated 02 fitted to a GSX-R1000, they were fine, in all respects (dry & wet) just worn to legal limit. The new tyres fitted ae date 15, tyres can be in the system for over 5yrs before they're fitted, especially bikes tyres and not so common sizes of other tyres, hence why the government limit is 10yrs, which allows for that.         

If this tyre is 20yrs old, but if made by a quality brand, stored properly and unused, the condition of the tyre is the most important factor not it's age.           
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 08 May 2021, 11:39:25 am
If the tyre is more than 5 years old, don't use it!

Why not? 

Find an old rubber band that's a few years old. Give it a stretch and it may well snap.

Rubber degrades over time, it may not be visibly damaged, but it can compromise the safety of the tyre.

A perfect example is when a friend was out in Qatar and needed a new tyre for his car. He was driving along when the "new" tyre failed catastrophically, fortunately on the desert roads there's plenty of run off area! When I suggested he check the DOT number, IIRC he found it was actually over 10 years old.

So you buy a new tyre that's five years old. If you only ride a few thousand miles a year, it might stay on your bike for another three years before it gets down to the wear markers by which time it's eight years old.

Tyres are not massively expensive and, frankly, my safety is worth more than saving a few quid on the bit that holds my bike to the road...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Kenyun on 08 May 2021, 01:27:04 pm
Rubber bands are made of natural rubber, motorcycles tyres are made of 70% synthetic rubber and the rest is carbon black. With modern tyre technology there is no similarity with rubber bands or even cheap inner tubes.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: BBROWN1664 on 08 May 2021, 01:30:57 pm
Check the DOT number on the side of the tyre. The first two digits are the week it was manufactured, the second two are the year.
If the tyre is more than 5 years old, don't use it!

The recommendation is not to fit one over 5 years old unless you knwo how its been stored as sunlight degrades the rubber and it started to crack. Nothing wrong with using tyres over 5 years old though.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 08 May 2021, 02:00:59 pm
Check the DOT number on the side of the tyre. The first two digits are the week it was manufactured, the second two are the year.
If the tyre is more than 5 years old, don't use it!

The recommendation is not to fit one over 5 years old unless you knwo how its been stored as sunlight degrades the rubber and it started to crack. Nothing wrong with using tyres over 5 years old though.


 :agree
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 08 May 2021, 02:01:47 pm
Rubber bands are made of natural rubber, motorcycles tyres are made of 70% synthetic rubber and the rest is carbon black. With modern tyre technology there is no similarity with rubber bands or even cheap inner tubes.


 :agree
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 08 May 2021, 04:45:20 pm
The recommendation is not to fit one over 5 years old unless you knwo how its been stored as sunlight degrades the rubber and it started to crack. Nothing wrong with using tyres over 5 years old though.

Your life, your choice.

As I said, my life is worth more than a set of cheap tyres.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 08 May 2021, 04:57:16 pm
As I said, my life is worth more than a set of cheap tyres.

That's the whole point quality branded tyres aren't cheap, but just because they're more then 5yrs old doesn't make them unusable.  Mr average will only change his tyres very 3 yrs or so, many owners only do a few 1000's a year some even less.   As stated tyres are supplied that could well be at least 3 or 4 years old, are you going to bin them just because they reach 5yrs old and only half worn? 

I doubt it, if you do, you've got money to burn, to say nothing of the waste. 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: coffee on 08 May 2021, 06:29:57 pm
After all of your posts I had a look at the tyre [I kept it because I thought it might come in handy for an emergency] and it's 18 years old according to the digits on the wall so whether or not it's a dunlop I wouldn't feel happy using it, it's such a long time to sit there doing nothing but I did use it for the best part of 2years in ignorance and did also take a few liberties in the dry without any problems so I don't know.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Trebus on 08 May 2021, 06:44:01 pm
Just lobbed a 2010 Michelin off the front of mine. Never gave me a problem and actually wasn’t worn out, needed a new rear and went to a different brand.

Bike spends most of its time under a cover in the garage so minimal UV exposure.

Just for information rather than an endorsement for 11 year old tyres 😂
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Trebus on 08 May 2021, 06:45:24 pm
Oh, and I do always keep the bike on the centre stand and rotate the front wheel from time to time when it’s not being used.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 08 May 2021, 07:19:01 pm
As stated tyres are supplied that could well be at least 3 or 4 years old, are you going to bin them just because they reach 5yrs old and only half worn? 

You seem to have misunderstood what I am saying.

If someone puts a "new" tyre on which is *already* five years old or more and it's going to stay on your bike for another three years plus, by the end of that period, especially if your bike is kept out doors, you have no idea what state it is going to be in.

It may still look fine, it may still work fine, or it may suddenly give way when you least expect it.

If you're happy with that, feel free to keep doing it.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 08 May 2021, 08:39:40 pm
I've had the fazer 6 years and Im on my third set. I wouldn't keep a set on the machine for more than 3 years max, and ask my suppliers to ensure that the date stamp is either the current year or the previous year. My usage is pleasure rides and trackdays, but i'm conscious of the condition of the road surfaces these days (dreadful), the salt, the chemicals, and any abuse that i dish out to them. And I've seen perfectly fine looking ten year old tyres give way on track without any other obvious cause. The on site tyre specialist put it down to age
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 08 May 2021, 08:55:20 pm
My tyres are old before they are worn as I don't do enough miles so this time my research lead me to the softest I could find which were Mezler z7 RR
Trouble is its impossible to find a manufacturer that says their tyres wear down quick.  :lol   
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 09 May 2021, 11:25:46 am
If the tyre is more than 5 years old, don't use it!

Why not? 

The make and then condition of a tyre are far more important than just age as a factor not you use it.  UK law as of Feb 21 tyres more than 10yrs old can't be used on the front steered axles of HGVs, buses, coaches or all single wheels fitted to a minibus (9 to 16 passenger seats).

This doesn't apply to cars or bikes etc, this has all come about due to the market being flooded with cheap/crap Far East budget tyres.  They're cheap for a reason, the compounds they use are unstable and will be effected by atmospheric conditions alone, UV etc even when just stored.  They either split or go hard, so hard they no longer grip although the tyre looks to be in good condition. 

Yes most tyre manufactures and some bigger tyre fitting companies Kwik Fit for one :rolleyes will advise not more than 5, why to sell more tyres!  I've just had tyres replaced for a customer, that were dated 02 fitted to a GSX-R1000, they were fine, in all respects (dry & wet) just worn to legal limit. The new tyres fitted ae date 15, tyres can be in the system for over 5yrs before they're fitted, especially bikes tyres and not so common sizes of other tyres, hence why the government limit is 10yrs, which allows for that.         

If this tyre is 20yrs old, but if made by a quality brand, stored properly and unused, the condition of the tyre is the most important factor not it's age.           


The reason behind this legislation for HGV's, PSV's is quite simple. When the tyres used on these vehicles get to (or below) the legal tread depth, they are "re-cut" usually in the owners own workshop, with no other inspection to the condition of the carcass.
It's straightforward really - rubber degrades (you wouldn't want to ride on a 20 year old Durex would you?  :eek [size=78%] ). [/size]
In the aviation industry, there are regulations up the ying yang for the storage of the little beasts. Maybe the same should be applied to bike tyres as well.
Personally, I change mine, irrespective of wear, every two years at the very most. Takes into account the delay in getting from the mould to the rim.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 09 May 2021, 12:15:29 pm

Personally, I change mine, irrespective of wear, every two years at the very most. Takes into account the delay in getting from the mould to the rim.
Flippin Eck. That's a bit extreme. And you don't need to "take into account" any time difference as its written on the trye.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 09 May 2021, 12:57:25 pm
and ask my suppliers to ensure that the date stamp is either the current year or the previous year.
I made that mistake with the last ones I had. I didn't think to ask - I was just happy that they had them in my size as it wasn't the usual - normal - popular choice. Probably why they were left on the shelf longer than normal. They were not old but were older than I was expecting them to be.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Gnasher on 09 May 2021, 01:24:53 pm
The reason behind this legislation for HGV's, PSV's is quite simple.

I don't think so. 

Retread tyres are still legal and I don't know of anyone who recuts their own lorry/bus/car tyres.   
https://movingon.blog.gov.uk/2020/12/09/ban-on-tyres-over-10-years-old-for-heavy-vehicles-and-some-minibuses (https://movingon.blog.gov.uk/2020/12/09/ban-on-tyres-over-10-years-old-for-heavy-vehicles-and-some-minibuses)

To recut a tread you need something to cut into, i.e. compound has to be applied, to do that you need not only the compound but a lot of heat and machinery, the cost alone of which makes it unviable for anybody smaller than the likes of big transport companies, say TFL or such like.  Even those it just wouldn't be worth it, they just buy from specialist companies.  I don't doubt there's some arse out there who will try and dig a tyre a bit deeper than it is, but the time and effort involved, very very few, cheaper just to by part worn.    It's hard enough to cut a racing slick which is a soft compound let alone a lorry or Bus tyre!               

This legislation as a direct result of https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-23320526 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-23320526)  &  https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2021-02-01/ban-on-old-tyres-comes-into-force-following-campaign-by-mother-of-a-teenager-killed-in-a-crash-in-surrey (https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2021-02-01/ban-on-old-tyres-comes-into-force-following-campaign-by-mother-of-a-teenager-killed-in-a-crash-in-surrey) 

It also brings us more into line with what the EU been doing for some time. 
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: coffee on 09 May 2021, 06:43:56 pm
mmm, it seems the general opinion is change them fairly regularly but if you're a sort of fair weather rider and don't clock up the miles as such I for one am reluctant to junk 2 perfectly good tyres because they're getting on a bit,you wouldn't mind if they wasn't so FUCKING expensive!! :finger
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 09 May 2021, 07:45:17 pm
The reason behind this legislation for HGV's, PSV's is quite simple.

I don't think so. 

Retread tyres are still legal and I don't know of anyone who recuts their own lorry/bus/car tyres.   
https://movingon.blog.gov.uk/2020/12/09/ban-on-tyres-over-10-years-old-for-heavy-vehicles-and-some-minibuses (https://movingon.blog.gov.uk/2020/12/09/ban-on-tyres-over-10-years-old-for-heavy-vehicles-and-some-minibuses)

To recut a tread you need something to cut into, i.e. compound has to be applied, to do that you need not only the compound but a lot of heat and machinery, the cost alone of which makes it unviable for anybody smaller than the likes of big transport companies, say TFL or such like.  Even those it just wouldn't be worth it, they just buy from specialist companies.  I don't doubt there's some arse out there who will try and dig a tyre a bit deeper than it is, but the time and effort involved, very very few, cheaper just to by part worn.    It's hard enough to cut a racing slick which is a soft compound let alone a lorry or Bus tyre!               

This legislation as a direct result of https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-23320526 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-23320526)  &  https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2021-02-01/ban-on-old-tyres-comes-into-force-following-campaign-by-mother-of-a-teenager-killed-in-a-crash-in-surrey (https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2021-02-01/ban-on-old-tyres-comes-into-force-following-campaign-by-mother-of-a-teenager-killed-in-a-crash-in-surrey) 

It also brings us more into line with what the EU been doing for some time.


Unfortunately, your wrong.
The amount of rubber laid onto a commercial vehicle tyre carcass is far more than you think. Having worked in the tyre industry a few years ago and re-cut commercial tyres myself I can assure you that even the smallest of operators will have the equipment. The cutting tool is similar in operation to a hot knife and to re-cut a tyre usually takes about 45 minutes to an hour. Over the last twenty years or so there have been many accidents caused by "blow outs" on both HGV & PSV vehicles - why do you think there's so much rubber left in piles on the edges of our motorway network. Commercial operators will (and I don't blame them) will cut whatever cost there is to maximise whatever profit there is. :eek
I personally change my tyres every two years - UV works in mysterious ways and I have no desire to end in a heap on the side of the road. I had experiences with my Father who would only ever buy remoulds and that kind of explains why I make that choice - cost is still a factor, but as I am lucky enough to be able to fit my own tyres, there's some savings to be had.
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Post by: fazerscotty on 09 May 2021, 07:49:47 pm
And getting back to the subject, took mine out for a 50 mile bimble. Following a winter spruce up which included new progressive fork springs, a bit of paint here and there, oil & filters, new throttle and clutch cables and some polishing (not to mention an operation on my leg) and everything fell into place. Just a minor tweak to the fork adjustment is required (possibly).
Happy Days.  :sun
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Post by: robbo on 09 May 2021, 08:10:27 pm
With a distinct temperature increase, it was nice to get out today leaving the heated gloves and winter suit behind. Took the opportunity to break in a new pair of Five gloves, not that they take much breaking in. Had a good whizz around Kent and Sussex, calling in on a pal who’s just out of hospital, following a crash a couple of weeks ago. Managed to fit in a pint when nearer home, racking up 193 of our lovely English miles on the trip meter. I think the new Metz must certainly be scrubbed in now. :lol
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Post by: Red Ceri on 10 May 2021, 03:26:41 pm
Got the might GEN1  MoTd today, slightly embarrassed with the mileage since the last one , only managed 550 miles on her in the last 18 months :eek .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 10 May 2021, 06:19:31 pm
Got the might GEN1  MoTd today, slightly embarrassed with the mileage since the last one , only managed 550 miles on her in the last 18 months :eek .
That’s the problem with a garage full of bikes :lol . Mind you, a nice problem to have. :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Mike-FZS on 22 May 2021, 04:26:43 pm
New tyres fitted (Bridgestone t31) new discs, lines, pads, titanium disc bolts Calipers stripped cleaned and put back together


Next month I’ll start buying stainless/titanium bolts to try tidy the bike up a bit. One little bit at a time.


Fender extender still to fit and a Unsiezed exup set of downpipes  :D  may even resleeve the scorpion can to
Tidy they up and shorten to 380mm will see




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Mike
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Post by: fazerscotty on 24 May 2021, 09:26:20 am
Not today, but Saturday. MOT'd the Thou. 78K and going strong.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 26 May 2021, 06:36:20 am
insurance time for the mighty thou, received the renewal notice last week for £140.96, Phoned Hastings up last night as i do every year and got it down too £87.83...there are some advantages to being an old foccer  ;)
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Post by: b1k3rdude on 26 May 2021, 07:58:53 am
received the renewal notice last week for £140.96
off-topic - I wish there was a law that blocked insurances co.s from pulling this annual nonsense, I have bounced between the same 4 ins. co,s for the last 10 yrs - they just never learn and/or don't give a shit.

Now its sunny today, so myself and a couple other MAG members will be off down to The White Horse in Shenley, herts today for 7pm if any nearby foccer want to join.
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Post by: Grahamm on 26 May 2021, 12:49:32 pm
off-topic - I wish there was a law that blocked insurances co.s from pulling this annual nonsense

Quote
Insurance firms will be forced to end price walking as FCA reveals rip-off remedies

Fingers crossed... (https://www.insurancetimes.co.uk/news/insurance-firms-will-be-forced-to-end-price-walking-as-fca-reveals-rip-off-remedies/1434623.article)
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Post by: fazersharp on 26 May 2021, 02:11:44 pm
off-topic - I wish there was a law that blocked insurances co.s from pulling this annual nonsense

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Insurance firms will be forced to end price walking as FCA reveals rip-off remedies

Fingers crossed... (https://www.insurancetimes.co.uk/news/insurance-firms-will-be-forced-to-end-price-walking-as-fca-reveals-rip-off-remedies/1434623.article)
All that will happen now is that the savvy ones will be paying more to compensate and so will the new ones. Don't think for one second that the insurance companies will be out of pocket- they will get it back somewhere.
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 26 May 2021, 02:56:21 pm
insurance time for the mighty thou, received the renewal notice last week for £140.96, Phoned Hastings up last night as i do every year and got it down too £87.83...there are some advantages to being an old foccer  ;)

Just had my first quote through for my 2016 Z1000SX from my current insurers Bennetts....... £713.28!!
Baring in mind my FZ1n was insured with them for the same cover for only £186 a year and that was modified, faster and had a much smaller lock and chain in it!🙄

But just spent 10 minutes on the phone to them and in their typical fashion they have now "magically" managed to get it down to £385!
Honestly  I'm half convinced they just have a random number generator set up in the screen when they set your renewals.
It's still more expensive then I've seen on the comparison sites but I need to make sure I'm getting the same level of cover from the cheaper companies before I switch.

What's more annoying is all the companies now messaging me quotes for my FZ1n and that's only coming up at £120ish 😒
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Post by: red98 on 29 May 2021, 08:23:21 pm
planning a full day on the boxeye tomorrow so spent a couple of hours checking the old girl over...rear brake has been spongy for a while so time to bleed the brakes, took a few try`s but now have a firm lever .strapped it down and will leave overnight, bikes been stood for a week and looses a few psi`s probably down to old tyres not sealing on the rim. down 6 psi on the front now got 32 psi, rear just needed a couple of pounds.fitted sat nav as i dont really know where iam going yet but will head to loomies and if not too busy will stop for breakfast. plan B will be to go onto Portsdown and have breakfast there...from there i dont know...maybe the New forest or perhaps a bimble east following coastal roads...roll on tomorrow  :thumbup 

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Post by: red98 on 30 May 2021, 06:10:27 pm
Big day for RED98...
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Post by: fazersharp on 30 May 2021, 07:51:16 pm
Big day for RED98...
:eek
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Post by: robbo on 31 May 2021, 06:47:49 am
Big day for RED98...
:thumbup :thumbup :thumbup
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Post by: mtread on 31 May 2021, 09:56:02 am
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Big day for RED98
Beat me to it. Knew I should have gone that extra mile  :'(
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Post by: red98 on 31 May 2021, 10:08:58 am
 :lol ...yes easily missed, out all day yesterday but short by 18 miles by the time i got home, so i went out again solely to get the piccie. Crazy i know or does it just show how good these bike are ?  ;)
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Post by: robbo on 01 June 2021, 07:25:46 pm
Gave the Fazer a good clean today, then loaded up the camping gear for a couple of days down in Dorset with Flooky, of this parish.
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Post by: fazerscotty on 01 June 2021, 08:30:26 pm
Took the Thou to Bristol airport for a business meeting - terrible traffic on the M5 in both directions.
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Post by: BBROWN1664 on 01 June 2021, 09:08:21 pm
Not all today, but in the last few weeks.

- stripped all the cats piss gold bodywork and tank off and replaced with the faster black variety
- fitted new stanchions to the powder coated forks
- took it for a ride and notices one was leaking
- compared it to another FZS600 and realised the stanchions had some sort of spacer missing (fixed inside stanchion)
- fitted replacement forks from a later model FZS600 (adjustable ones)
- took bike for a 40 mile ride and realised there was a carb issue
- spent 90 mins in the garage today removed the carbs and cleaned the jets
- now to take it for another ride.
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Post by: fazersharp on 01 June 2021, 09:32:14 pm
Not all today, but in the last few weeks.

- stripped all the cats piss gold bodywork and tank off and replaced with the faster black variety
- fitted new stanchions to the powder coated forks
- took it for a ride and notices one was leaking
- compared it to another FZS600 and realised the stanchions had some sort of spacer missing (fixed inside stanchion)
- fitted replacement forks from a later model FZS600 (adjustable ones)
- took bike for a 40 mile ride and realised there was a carb issue
- spent 90 mins in the garage today removed the carbs and cleaned the jets
- now to take it for another ride.
exhausting, at least you got the colour sorted. ;)
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Post by: BMCfaz on 08 June 2021, 11:12:17 pm
Sold it, well one of them.
The Thou has gone, so it's the 600 from now on.
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Post by: robbo on 10 June 2021, 06:33:58 pm
Took advantage of the overcast weather and had a pleasant 198 mile day out around the counties nearest to me. Took ages cleaning the bike after last weeks deluge riding home from Dorset, only to come across a burst watermain way out in the wilds of Sussex. Looks like another cleaning session is on the cards tomorrow.
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Post by: agricola on 10 June 2021, 08:52:10 pm
Evening trackday yesterday at Donington. First since last September, rusty at the start, one ride into the gravel, progressively smoother as the evening wore on. Love it.
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Post by: fazersharp on 11 June 2021, 09:03:11 am
Took advantage of the overcast weather and had a pleasant 198 mile day out around the counties nearest to me.
Oooh overcast you say. Hmmm sounds like rain. Err Maybe tomorrow.  :lol
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Post by: robbo on 11 June 2021, 12:27:51 pm
Took advantage of the overcast weather and had a pleasant 198 mile day out around the counties nearest to me.
Oooh overcast you say. Hmmm sounds like rain. Err Maybe tomorrow.  :lol
Riding home from Dorset last week would have broken your heart, rain, rain, and then some rain. :lol .
The last few days in the sunny south have been a bit too hot for full leathers, which is my summer choice of riding gear, so a cloudy day was ideal for a day on the bike.  Other than the burst water main, it worked out quite well :thumbup
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Post by: fazersharp on 11 June 2021, 01:09:05 pm
Took advantage of the overcast weather and had a pleasant 198 mile day out around the counties nearest to me.
Oooh overcast you say. Hmmm sounds like rain. Err Maybe tomorrow.  :lol
Riding home from Dorset last week would have broken your heart, rain, rain, and then some rain. :lol .
The last few days in the sunny south have been a bit too hot for full leathers, which is my summer choice of riding gear, so a cloudy day was ideal for a day on the bike.  Other than the burst water main, it worked out quite well :thumbup
I have a good summer leather jacket that is mainly white with loads of perforations that works well.

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Post by: robbo on 11 June 2021, 02:46:20 pm
I remember when you first got that jacket. Very nice, and a 46 Euro, you truly are a racing snake. My RST is perforated, but not as much as your Spidi.
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Post by: fazersharp on 11 June 2021, 03:23:25 pm
I remember when you first got that jacket. Very nice, and a 46 Euro, you truly are a racing snake. My RST is perforated, but not as much as your Spidi.
I can only get a thin t shirt under it.  :lol
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Post by: Dudeofrude on 11 June 2021, 08:45:42 pm
I remember when you first got that jacket. Very nice, and a 46 Euro, you truly are a racing snake. My RST is perforated, but not as much as your Spidi.

RST do the same thing as that Spidi, it's called the Ventilator V. I use one myself in summer, excellent bit of kit. Feels as cool as riding in a tshirt. Mines a size 46 too but unlike sharpie's mine is the adult male size 46 🤣😜
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Post by: fazersharp on 11 June 2021, 09:07:14 pm
I remember when you first got that jacket. Very nice, and a 46 Euro, you truly are a racing snake. My RST is perforated, but not as much as your Spidi.

RST do the same thing as that Spidi, it's called the Ventilator V. I use one myself in summer, excellent bit of kit. Feels as cool as riding in a tshirt. Mines a size 46 too but unlike sharpie's mine is the adult male size 46 🤣😜
:lol
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Post by: robbo on 11 June 2021, 09:24:33 pm
I remember when you first got that jacket. Very nice, and a 46 Euro, you truly are a racing snake. My RST is perforated, but not as much as your Spidi.

RST do the same thing as that Spidi, it's called the Ventilator V. I use one myself in summer, excellent bit of kit. Feels as cool as riding in a tshirt. Mines a size 46 too but unlike sharpie's mine is the adult male size 46 🤣😜
:lol
:lol :thumbup
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Post by: robbo on 14 June 2021, 10:55:20 am
I hadn't intended to go out on the bike yesterday, as it was going to be a day of watching the closing stages of Le Mans 24 EWC, followed by WSB/WSS from Misano. I switched on the tv at 7am, when Le Mans coverage resumed, only to find the team I was following, YART Yamaha, had an engine failure in the night, and were out. With the SERT Suzuki 7 laps in the lead, I figured it was a done deal. I've yet to watch my recording to know if this is correct.
Right, change of plans. If I rush about I might just make the normal Sunday breakfast crew meeting place, arriving with 5 minutes to spare. The weather was due to be a scorcher, so avoiding traffic was key. It wasn't long before we were out of Kent and in to Sussex on very familiar roads. All went well until we attempted the normal dash across the marshes from Rye to Brenzett. It seemed as though every car in Sussex had homed in on this stretch, at the same time. No doubt heading, or trying to, for Camber Sands.
After managing to get turned round, it wasn't long before the chaos was behind us, and we were back on B road bliss, heading through Iden to Tenterden and onwards to Horsmonden and our new caff stop. After some munch and a chinwag, it was back on the pipe to get home for the footie, another 147 miles being dispatched by the mighty thou.
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Post by: bikeral on 14 June 2021, 01:21:58 pm
Well I've only managed a couple of short rides on my newly purchased Fazer Thou


However, Saturday I shall be up early for a good ride to see how the bike handles what I throw at it  :lol

I will be heading from Kent, down to Hastings for a bit of breakfast, then hitting Rye/Camber etc for the nice flowing bends. Stop at New Romney for a refreshment before heading back home



Hoping the weather is nice and dry  :)
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Post by: robbo on 17 June 2021, 09:43:04 am
Got another 201 of our lovely English miles under the Fazer's wheels yesterday. This Sundays weather forecast is due to be wet, so we hastily made arrangements to meet up yesterday, before the weather changes. It was also an opportunity to take in the Rye to Brenzett stretch, which we had to miss out last Sunday due to the volume of traffic. Did most of our favourite Kent stretches, taking in New Romney and Dymchurch for a change. The Woolpack Hotel in Chilham, was our late lunch stop, and could have got really comfortable there, sat in the sun.
The next few days are due to be poor weatherwise, but Saturday might allow my annual day trip to Cornwall, which I thought I'd do earlier this year to capitalise on the longer daylight hours. It'll be a last minute decision that's for sure.
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Post by: Grahamm on 17 June 2021, 08:51:18 pm
Yesterday I had a lovely ride up to Bristol to go surfing at the Wave Pool there in glorious sunshine!

Today, rode back, in miserable rainy weather and got stuck in loads of traffic on the A34 and M3 :(

I was planning on getting a photo for the Bike Picture Challenge on the way back, but I was so knackered and the weather was so horrible I gave up on the idea (and my bike next to a puddle probabaly wouldn't cut it...)
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Post by: robbo on 20 June 2021, 03:12:06 pm
(Yesterday) Day Trip to Cornwall.
Left home at 06:00 for an 06:30 petrol station rendezvous with my Versys riding pal Vernon. My local weather forecast was no rain until 20:00, so the fine rain forming on my visor, shouldn't have been happening.
After brimming the tank with some of Shells finest V Power, we were off, heading south down the A22 with clearing skies and on our way to a series of B roads to get us to the A272 west bound. This road is brilliant early in the morning with little traffic to get in our way. Soon, Billingshurst,Petworth and Midhurst, were in the rear view mirror, as we passed the Loomies junction  heading for Winchester. A quick spell on the ring road section to skirt the town, got us back on the A272 until it met the junction with the A30, which we'd then follow all the way to Honiton.
A whizz down through Stockbridge, got us to The Haven cafe for breakfast, exactly 2hrs and 105 miles since we'd set off. The healthy option was the one to go for as we'd be having lunch at our usual Cornish pub.
With the scrambled egg polished off, it was back on the bikes westward bound. At West Coker there was a Triumph, maybe a Street Triple, laying in the east bound lane, seriously on fire. Nothing could be done as it was well alight. The east bound queue behind it was a good 500 yds long, but fortunately it didn't hinder our progress. Chard saw our first petrol stop with 180 miles on the tripmeter.
Skirting Exeter, we briefly got back on the A30, before taking B roads across Dartmoor and on to Gunnislake. This year there seemed to be an abundance of foals grazing by the roadside. They're not as chilled out as the adult ponies, so a lot of care is needed in getting past them as they're very unpredictable when they decide to run. Over the last cattlegrid and back into civilisation, the villages leading to The Tamar were quickly navigated, before we pulled up next to the Cornwall sign for the obligatory photo opportunity. Then it was on to the pub where I'd booked a table, gassing up at the village petrol station on the way, so that we'd be good to go after our meal.
A couple of chilling out hours flew by, before we were saddled up and picking our way through the sheep, ponies and cattle on Dartmoor, as we made our way home. Fine rain had started, again much earlier than forecast, but pressed on until petrol was needed, where waterproofs were donned and clear visors installed. At Stockbridge I gave my pal the option of the A272 or A30, to take us home. The latter wasn't a bad call as the rain would have made the A272 not so enjoyable. All went well until we were 200 yds from the A303 which bisects the A30 at this point. The access road was closed, with diversions signs which looked like they'd been thrown in the air and left where they lay. A guess was needed, which turned out to be wrong. Eventually we got back on track, and after saying our goodbyes at a traffic light stop, it wasn't long before I was pushing the bike into the garage, with another 513 of our lovely English miles, under the Fazers wheels.
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Post by: robbo on 25 June 2021, 10:53:32 am
Had a meet up with Flooky at Whiteways (Bury Hill), yesterday, just to drink tea and talk bollocks, as you do. Apparently the landed gentry owners are going to introduce parking charges to all vehicles very soon. I can't see the biking fraternity putting up with that, so the cafe owners, who rent the facility will lose out big time. Only 109 of our lovely English miles today. :D
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Post by: Grahamm on 26 June 2021, 06:38:48 pm
On my way to take a photo for the Bike Picture Challenge I had a nice run up the A32, across on the A272 and then down A258 before picking up the B2146.

I had intended to go back through Petersfield and up through "Little Switzerland" (a series of sharp and hairpin bends through some lovely woods), but it's been a long time since I've been that way and they've changed the road layout in Petersfield, so I ended up on the A3 heading south past Butser Hill instead and decided I couldn't be bothered and it would take too to find a place to loop around and get back to where I wanted to be!

When I got home, I had to take the left switch-gear off the handlebars and clean out the indicator switch, because the contacts had got dirty and the indicators were playing up :)

Still, a nice 100 miles or so and good weather for it :thumbup
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Post by: bald_pig on 27 June 2021, 03:56:15 pm
New oil and filter, after something kicked up off the front wheel and put a hole in the filter during the week!
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Post by: robbo on 03 July 2021, 11:08:00 am
Had a good whizz out on Thursday, taking advantage of the stable weather forecast. The run leader took us down even more B roads in Kent and Sussex, that I'd never ridden before, and I thought I knew a few. After an age we surfaced near Kirdford, and on to the A272 and Loomies.
Traffic wasn't too bad, so was able to enjoy most of what this road has to offer. A sandwich and a chill out in the sun, and it was back westward on the A272, towards Winchester, but turning back towards Chichester and the A27/A29, and on to Whiteways for a cuppa.
A pub stop in Kent was next on the agenda, but unexpected rain on the 272, had us dive off at Cowfold, and back on to B roads and on to the pub at Turners Hill crossroads, where shelter and a pint of Harveys, was the order of the day. From here we went our respective ways, resulting in my case, to another 237 of our lovely English miles, passing trouble free under the Fazers wheels.
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Post by: Grahamm on 11 July 2021, 09:20:46 pm
After sorting out a post for the Bike Picture Challenge, I took a look at the weather and found that the rain that was predicted for 4pm was now more likely to be around 6pm and coming from the west, so I decided to go east...

I didn't really have a destination or route in mind, but I headed up the A32 past Loomies and then decided to turn right onto the A272 through Peterfield, then carried on to Milford and Petworth.

By the time I'd got ot Petworth I decided it might be nice to go up to Ryka's Cafe at Box Hill because I hadn't done that run for a while. It was a nice ride except for one point where a couple of twats on sports bike decided to blitz past so close that I could have touched them and they then went on to do some really stupid overtakes of cars ahead, crossing double white lines in the face of on-coming traffic.

Thankfully I didn't encouter any wreckage further up the road, but they were accidents waiting to happen.

Anyway, after stopping off at Ryka's for a bite to eat, I did a quick run up Zig Zag road, then back down the A24, unfortunately discovering that another couple of my favourite roads had been spoiled by arbitrary and unnecessary 40mph speed limits :(

Also, annoyingly, as I was coming back on the A272, I ran into a heavy shower which was a PITA because I'd washed the bike this morning...

Oh well, it was (mostly) a nice day for a ride!
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Post by: agricola on 13 July 2021, 10:28:38 pm
Yesterday, too tired to post last night. Trackday at Donington, no rain but track damp to start with, so steady as she goes in the morning sessions. Sun out and warmed up for a dry track in the afternoon. Rode smoothly, no incidents this time, but I know I wasn't as fast as in June for some reason. Hey Ho, some days you're up, some days you're not so up. Great fun though
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Post by: etbandung on 14 July 2021, 05:00:10 am
Had a good whizz out on Thursday, taking advantage of the stable weather forecast. The run leader took us down even more B roads in Kent and Sussex, that I'd never ridden before, and I thought I knew a few. After an age we surfaced near Kirdford, and on to the A272 and Loomies.
Traffic wasn't too bad, so was able to enjoy most of what this road has to offer. A sandwich and a chill out in the sun, and it was back westward on the A272, towards Winchester, but turning back towards Chichester and the A27/A29, and on to Whiteways for a cuppa.
A pub stop in Kent was next on the agenda, but unexpected rain on the 272, had us dive off at Cowfold, and back on to B roads and on to the pub at Turners Hill crossroads, where shelter and a pint of Harveys, was the order of the day. From here we went our respective ways, resulting in my case, to another 237 of our lovely English miles, passing trouble free under the Fazers wheels.


rippin mate riding with fellows are the best
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Post by: bald_pig on 16 July 2021, 10:02:32 pm

Made some indicators to fit onto the fairing screw on the back of the bike, looks quite tidy! I've managed to break a wire on one side, so that's tomorrow's job...


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Post by: the cueball on 19 July 2021, 02:16:55 pm
I'm back on the daily commute with mine... gave the calipers a rebuild last weekend and charged the battery a little bit.. all good to go again!



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Post by: Grahamm on 21 July 2021, 03:24:54 pm
Yesterday I was up in Bristol, surfing at the Wave Pool near Cribbs Causeway.

I was supposed to be there today as well, but after getting heat stroke after a 2 hour ride in the blazing sun, a 1km walk from the car park to the pool itself and then sitting in the sun having a lesson and waiting for the waves, I decided that discretion was the better part of valour and cancelled today's booking and headed home after staying over at the Holiday Inn.

I made a (fortuitous) goof, because when I got onto the M4, I glanced down at the instruments and suddenly realised I'd forgotten to tank up (I'd planned to do it after I'd finished today's surf session).

So I took the next turn off, towards Bath and found a place to fill up, then decided that, because it was a bit cooler due to a bit of overcast, rather than head back onto the motorway, I'd carry on the way I was going because I knew there were some nice roads around that area.

I ended up on the A46 to Bath, then headed across to Chippenham, before taking the Devizes Road and the A342 down to Salisbury (stopping off at Netheravon to complete the current round of the FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge :) ) and finally taking the A36 south to pick up the M27.

I really need to find a better route from Salisbury, though. The A36 is pretty boring these days and the M27 is utterly tedious because they are upgrading it to a "smart motorway" (although I noticed at least one sign where the word "smart" had been removed!") and it's all 50mph average speed cameras at the moment and probably will be for the next year or so... :(

Still, I had some fun on some nice twisty roads which was welcome :thumbup
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Post by: robbo on 30 July 2021, 04:29:52 pm
(Yesterday). Having just returned from the best UK holiday, weatherwise, I’ve ever had, it was time to wake up the Fazer from her summer break.
Oil level and tyre pressures checked, followed by a quick chain lube, and she was good to go. The eventual destination was to be the Clifftop Cafe at Capel-le-Ferne, just down the road from the Battle of Britain memorial in Kent. However, a lap of Sussex’s finest A and B roads was first on the agenda, before heading eastwards to Tenterden and onwards to the A20. By keeping to the original A20, only a minimal amount (1 junction) of the M20 needs to be taken before the always exciting rip up the A260 Dover Hill, with our destination coming up on the right.
Sadly this cafe must operate the “only open when we feel like it” policy, as at 12:45pm on a Thursday, it was shut. A backtrack to the A20 and the Blue and White cafe was our plan B, which worked out ok. After soaking up some sun, coffee and a sausage sandwich, it was time to get northbound, following the A20 through Ashford until forced onto the M20 to get past Maidstone, before more A20 to get us to the pub at Farningham.
A chill out in the sun with an IPA, had us pondering our chances of a planned trip to Spain in September actually happening. Who knows, strange times indeed. The next week or so’s weather is very unsettled, so no plans for a next ride out, but happy to have put another 206 of our lovely English miles under the Fazers wheels, on what was an almost perfect day out, not counting the Clifftop Cafe disappointment, but we’ll hopefully be back again, maybe it will be open then.
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Post by: Grahamm on 08 August 2021, 11:41:04 pm
I've been having some issues with my Scotoiler recently and originally I thought it was due to a hole in the delivery tube (when it was fitted, the old tube was glued at one point and when I needed to remove the swingarm, the only thing I could do was lever it off, causing a hole :( )

I'd tried wrapping it with electrical tape and then using heat shrink tube to cover it, but neither worked and the oil still leaked out below the hole, so I bought some tubing to replace the old stuff.

I got that installed today, but it still wasn't flowing and, after a lot of cursing and checking of websites etc, I figured out that it was probably the RMV (reservoir metering valve) that holds the oil and controls how fast it flows.

The cost of a new RMV on its own was around £70 from Scottoiler or on eBay, but then I checked Facebook Marketplace and found a bloke near Southampton selling a whole (unused) kit for just £30! So I pinged him a message and he said it was still available and I could pick it up in a couple of hours :thumbup

It would only take me half an hour to get there, so I gave the bike a quick wash, then went out for a few miles of riding before picking it up (and grabbing a picture of my old University in the hope that that would more or less satisfy the current Bike Picture challenge...)

After I'd collected it, I decided to get a few more miles in so headed up towards one of my favourite routes, along the Morestead road, then back along the A272 and A32, before heading down the B2150 and cutting down through World's End.

It was a nice ride, but the only problem was that, although I'd only got caught in a little shower earlier, elsewhere it had bucketed down and there were big puddles and, in a couple of places, veritable floods!

So by the time I got back home, I had to wash the bike off again because it was filthy :(

Anyway, after that, I got the new RMV working and I don't have to use a rag and some old oil to lube the chain every time I go out now :)

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Post by: Grahamm on 10 August 2021, 09:30:22 pm
Over the past few months, my rear tyre has been losing pressure. Not drastically, but I'd pump it up before a ride, go out and enjoy it, then park up the bike for a few weeks or longer, and, by the time I was going out for another ride, it was down by about 5psi.

It's not a major issue, but it was bugging me, so today I took it up to Russ' Tyres in Burrfields to get it checked out.

I had thought I might have a nail it in, but that turned out to be just a bit of stone stuck in the rubber, so they sprayed it with bubble spray without result, then took it off and put it in a big tank of water, still without any luck.

So they took the tyre off, checked the inner, secured the valve and cleaned the valve inner, then resealed the tyre to the rim.

I still have no idea what the problem was, but, fingers crossed, that will have sorted it :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: vinnyb on 11 August 2021, 03:45:22 pm
 Took my tank off for the first time in about 2 years to check the coolant level and it was disgustingly dirty under there, so i gave it a bit of a clean. Came up alright for an 18yr old bike with a reputation for an iffy finish
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Post by: FazThou on 11 August 2021, 07:35:03 pm
That looks mint mate
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Post by: three season on 11 August 2021, 09:08:56 pm
Looks brand new, what's your cleaning technique
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Post by: vinnyb on 11 August 2021, 10:59:59 pm
 Thanks guys, Just sprayed with S Doc100 total gel cleaner and worked it in with a soft long bristle brush, rinsed it off then dried it with my blower, sprayed it lightly with GT85 and wiped off the excess.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 15 August 2021, 06:39:34 am
Weather this last week had been so up and down, that it was difficult to arrange a day out with the “retired crew”. The bikes throttle cables got a good lubing earlier in the week, together with a change of plugs and a carb balance. After doing the business with the Carbtune Pro, everything was hunky dory.


Thursday was the best day for everyone, but as it transpired, not the best for the weather, as fine rain started falling as we left our meeting place. This was certainly not on the weather forecast. Our lunchtime destination was the Winchelsea Beach Cafe, strangely enough, in Winchelsea. A lap of the better biking roads in Sussex got us to our lunch stop, just in time for more rain. With only outside seating, it was quite difficult cramming the four of us around the only patio table that had a parasol. The bacon bap was certainly nothing to write home about, so won’t be in a tearing hurry for a revisit.


At least the rain had stopped, with the sun struggling to put in an appearance as we left. Backtracking to Rye and onwards towards Kent, with Brenzett, Appledore and Tenterden flying by, on our way to a shandy or two at a pub near, what used to be, the Oakdene. With drinks ordered it was time to lap up the now perfect sunshine and chill out for a while. The damp squib start to the day, ended in perfect sunshine, with yet another 178 of our lovely English miles clicked up on the Fazers trip meter.



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Post by: dazza on 15 August 2021, 09:42:02 pm
Got my thou out today after taxing it and an MOT earlier this week.
Only done 120 miles since the last one so thought I'd get it out and stretch it's legs.
Racked up around 100 miles round my local twisties and ended up in the woods for a cup of tea, pizza and a cheeky snooze in the hammock . :z


On the way home along the A228 I'm sure a passing biker on red bike  gave me the Foccer salute, I was a bit slow on the uptake as I was overtaking.
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Post by: robbo on 16 August 2021, 10:15:39 am
Nice to see the Yellow Peril out doing what it does best :thumbup . The old Foccer salute has caught me out twice in the past, as I usually just give oncoming bikes a nod without concentrating too much on what model they are :lol .
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Post by: agricola on 19 August 2021, 08:31:53 pm
Donington Park for me next Monday (road bike day), so I thought Id get the Fazer out and give it a whizz around the dales just to make sure its fine and ready. Flipped the side stand up and struggled to push it. Double checked it was in neutral, looked at the rear and the foccin tyre was flat, no8 phillips firmly embedded bang in the centre tread.. Not enough time really to be ordering from the web, so searched around for another BT023 Notts/Derby area. Racing Lines Derby had one in stock so whipped the wheel off and dropped it off there, called back an hour and half later to pick it back up. Refitted wheel, chain tensioned etc. Will be out tomorrow on it sometime to scrub it in.

Made me think, I'm not really getting many MPS (miles per screw) out of my rubber at all, the last two went similarly, none completed more than perhaps 1,500 miles, theres so much crap on the roads
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Post by: darrsi on 19 August 2021, 08:49:05 pm
New set of heated grips fitted, and gave the K&N air filter a clean.
Stuck the heated grips on the highest setting and let the bike tick over for 10mins, cracked the glue then the old grips just slid off nicely. Bought the same type again so no rewiring needed, just plugged them in to the wires that were already fitted.  8)
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Post by: Red Ceri on 20 August 2021, 10:18:37 pm
Stared at from a distance , counting down the days.........
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 23 August 2021, 09:42:53 pm
Scrubbed in the new rear tyre at Donington Park, super day, Road Bikes only
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Post by: Grahamm on 23 August 2021, 11:10:27 pm
After 10 days surfing at Croyde Bay in north Devon I rode back today on some great roads that run parallel with, but just south of the A361, meaning that, instead of a boring trundle along a dual carriageway, you get to have fun on some nice twisty bits.

There was one point where I got stuck behind a country bus for several miles on a 1 1/2 lane road and there was nowhere to get past but, fortunately (eventually!) the driver clocked that I was behind him and pulled to one side to let me pass :thumbup

There's also some similar roads that parallel the A30 to the west of Salisbury, so, all in all, I had a great ride back (even though I was knackered from the surfing...!)

Sometime in the near future, though, I need to strip and clean the throttle grip, cables and actuator, because (probably) the bike had been sitting in the sea air for a week or so and when I started off, there was a point where it would turn smoothly, then stick for a moment until I gave it an extra twist.

It stopped doing this after I'd ridden for a few miles, but it was a bit disconcerting to start with...
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Post by: unfazed on 24 August 2021, 10:06:28 am
Did for a 140 mile round trip on the 600 with my wife for Lunch in Kenmare town and Ice cream in the Druids Glen in Co Kerry. Odometer turned over 94000 miles on the trip. Weather was fantastic
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Post by: darrsi on 24 August 2021, 12:44:50 pm
Had a Cat. Converter fitted yesterday, so it's now ULEZ exempt, and it just passed the MOT today.  8)
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Post by: mtread on 24 August 2021, 02:41:43 pm
And its resale value has gone up by £435  ;)
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Post by: darrsi on 25 August 2021, 01:25:44 pm
And its resale value has gone up by £435  ;)
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Once i've covered up the welds on my link pipe i could make a small fortune hiring the pipe and end can out for test days.  :rollin 
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Post by: red98 on 26 August 2021, 01:03:39 pm
Day out on the mighty thou yesterday. A day trip to Yorkshire, Yes you read that right and if you dont know me i live in south bucks 30 ish miles west of London...left home at 6 am and headed north, A blast on the motorway M40/M25/M1 just to get a few miles under by belt and get away from the traffic strangling south. Switched to the A1M , Then onto the A15 with the plan of stopping at Lincoln for breakfast  :thumbup  ...Weather had other idea`s, A heavy shower changed my plans so i pulled into the next service station.getting low on fuel anyway, filled up with E10  :eek  and grabbed what i could from the small snack selection, Rode on further and down a small country lane and found shelter under some trees, Had about half an hour eating breakfast and watching the clouds pass and then back on the bike, That was the last rain i would see all day. had a ride through Lincoln but no time to stop and wander. I`am heading for the Humber bridge. Used this crossing many times but its still impressive every time, about 1 ish miles from shore to shore so a slow ride over admiring the view stopping both sides to take some pictures. Then onto my destination for today...SPURN HEAD...Wanted to see this place for a while now and i wasn`t disappointed. Up  until 2013 you were able to ride to the end but sadly not any more due to higher than usual tides and storms which washed the road away, Time for a walk, 6 mile round trip and well worth the effort. 3.00pm by the time i got back to the bike, a short ride into Hull and a bite to eat and its a non stop ride back home stopping in  Grantham for fuel. I did stop at some services on the A1 for fuel but £1.52 for a litre  :eek .....£1.30 in Granthan 10 mins down the road  :)


Got in at 9.30 pm with 475 miles for the day, enjoyed every mile  :) [size=78%]  [/size]
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Post by: Grahamm on 26 August 2021, 01:23:58 pm
Day out on the mighty thou yesterday.

Sounds nice, but didn't you pass a *single* place with an English Heritage Blue Plaque on...?

https://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=26857.msg326756#msg326756

:pokefun
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Post by: FazThou on 26 August 2021, 09:01:33 pm
Sounds like a nice ride red...... apart from the rain
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Post by: mtread on 26 August 2021, 10:41:45 pm
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Sounds nice, but didn't you pass a *single* place with an English Heritage Blue Plaque on...?


Next picture challenge is "Your bike parked in front of a 'Please don't park in front of the gate' sign"  :rollin
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Post by: red98 on 27 August 2021, 07:21:58 am
well spotted MTREAD....Had to get the picture though. ;)
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Post by: robbo on 27 August 2021, 08:51:13 am
Nice ride Mr.Red :thumbup . Good pics too :thumbup
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Post by: red98 on 27 August 2021, 11:56:19 am
Cheers FazThou...Checked the forcast before i left and there was a 2% chance of rain so i guess i was just unlucky, did`nt spoil the day though  :thumbup


Cheers ROBBO...First full days riding i`ve had in a long time, took me 2.5 hours too walk Spurn Head, could of done with a bit more time to explore, but still a great day  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 27 August 2021, 05:11:19 pm
New tyres fitted today in readiness for trip to Spain early in September. Rear didn’t need changing, so that’s in the loft, no doubt to go on the Triumph when that rear wears out. Just thought how much nicer a bike feels when riding on new tyres. By comparing the depth of the new and the partly worn one, the wear rate equated to roughly 1mm/1000 miles, which I’m quite happy with. Gave the chain a small adjust, and the callipers/pistons got a clean and a dab of rubber grease, new pads ordered as fronts were lowish, more for peace of mind than anything else, and not keen on having too much piston exposed from the calliper. Only done 17k miles mind, and Yamaha certainly know how to charge for genuine replacements, but only wanted genuine. If the weather stays fine will be taking a look at Choppers Cafe just south of Marlborough on Monday, so that should get the new rubber scrubbed in.
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Post by: robbo on 30 August 2021, 07:00:37 pm
Well, the new tyres should consider themselves scrubbed in, having had 268 of our lovely English miles put on them today. Did a round trip of four caffs today, starting off with a cuppa at the Chalet, then a whizz down the A272 to the Haven, not far from Salisbury for breakfast, before visiting Choppers Cafe just south of Marlborough. Then, backtracked to Loomies, before an almost perfect rip back up the 272 to Cowfold, before heading north and home. Will have some fresh front pads to fit in a few days, then should be all set for my trip to Spain.
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Post by: red98 on 31 August 2021, 08:39:11 am
A well overdue clean and oil of the mighty thou's K+N air filter
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Post by: robbo on 06 September 2021, 09:55:02 pm
New front pads turned up today, so got them fitted and changed the fluid. The new pad material(genuine Yamaha) was 5mm thick, so the “old” pads were only half worn after 17k miles, so they’re in the spares cupboard now. Also made an adaptor plate to fit a cheap £10 20 litre backbox , which will be handy for waterproofs, spare gloves etc, in readiness for my Aragon GP trip, leaving on Thursday. Will try and post a few pics along the way, but as there’s nine of us, there might not be much time.
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Post by: red98 on 07 September 2021, 05:08:20 pm
Another day on the mighty thou...This time i went south to Portland bill...never get bored with this view.




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Post by: FazThou on 07 September 2021, 05:32:58 pm
Fantastic view that Red
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Post by: agricola on 09 September 2021, 09:23:25 pm
Re-fitted the road stuff back onto the bike after yesterdays trackday at Donington, last one of the year for me, that's five this year. Didn't realise till today how hard the front tyre had been worked too. Blisteringly hot day though, fine in the morning but oppressive in the afternoon and too knackered for the final session.
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Post by: FazThou on 10 September 2021, 04:14:56 pm
By the looks of that i would say alot of fun was had :)

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Post by: agricola on 10 September 2021, 08:33:56 pm
By the looks of that i would say alot of fun was had :)


Oh yes, I can have a hoot with less than 100bhp  :D
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Post by: Grahamm on 10 September 2021, 09:28:23 pm
Gave it a good wash (something I should have done a couple of weeks ago when I came back from my surfing holiday since the campsite overlooks the beach!)

Then, since I've finally managed to get all the junk out of the shed, started working out where to put the turntable I'm going to use.

I've already found that I need to get some grip tape to put on the metal plate that the centre stand will sit on so the stand "feet" don't slip around

Also I probably need to drill a couple of holes in the plate and the floor of the shed, one will be in the centre of the plate to stop the whole assembly sliding around and the other will be a "locking pin" that will stop it rotating when I'm trying to put the bike onto it.

Still, I did manage to work out the position I wanted the turntable in the shed and, once I got the bike in place, it pivoted very nicely and will make riding in and riding out a breeze, instead of having to push it back and forth to get through the old narrow door!
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Post by: PureBob on 11 September 2021, 05:24:32 pm
I went to look at topboxes after I fitted the rack and plate last night. I didnt look at any topboxes and I did 98 pointless miles just enjoying temperate weather and empty roads around Shropshire.
My taint was mercifully undestroyed, which after 3 years with a W800 was a pleasant surprise :)
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Post by: Grahamm on 11 September 2021, 08:24:38 pm
Not actually working on the bike, but spent a noisy (earplugs in) afternoon trying to get a drill bit (part of a set I got from a Jet station years ago) through the 3mm or so thick metal plate that I'm using as the top for my turntable and then finding that the poundland two-part epoxy I used to stick the two parts together hadn't held properly.

So I ended up having to dash up to Toolstation to get some decent Araldite, then using the Dremel to grind the old glue off so I could re-stick it.

I really have to invest in some better drill bits!
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Post by: b1k3rdude on 11 September 2021, 10:07:46 pm
I really have to invest in some better drill bits!
Buy the most expensive ones you can afford.
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Post by: red98 on 12 September 2021, 07:25:59 am
Fantastic view that Red




Hi FazThou....Yes, Fantastic view. Dont think you can beat it in England, Not the best picture i was intending to get my bike in the shot but lots of tourists getting in the way of the perfect picture...gives me an excuse to go back though  ;)
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Post by: red98 on 12 September 2021, 07:35:12 am
Finally got round to fitting a 4 degree ignition advancer to the mighty thou, been sat in the garage for years  :o ..time well spent i think. bike seams smoother and starts better. not so noticeable with the standard silencer but with my scorpion can on its much better. non ivanised bike i think but ive never checked....Off to the cotswolds today to give it a good test run... :)
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Post by: Grahamm on 12 September 2021, 10:16:21 am
Finally got round to fitting a 4 degree ignition advancer to the mighty thou, been sat in the garage for years  :o ..time well spent i think. bike seams smoother and starts better.

I got one of these for my FZ6 and it definitely made a difference, although I had to tweak the idle and rebalance the throttle bodies after installation :thumbup
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Post by: Grahamm on 12 September 2021, 03:00:49 pm
This is what I finished off today :thumbup

https://youtu.be/jR4Yl8n6lf0
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Post by: red98 on 12 September 2021, 03:40:08 pm
That seams to work well GRAHAMM...Could you sink it into the floor to help putting the bike on the centre stand ?...


next job....garage walls  :thumbup
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Post by: red98 on 12 September 2021, 07:07:14 pm
out exploring the Cotswolds today. dropping in on Diddly Squat Farm, Blaze Inn Saddles and The Pig Place. A good day with another 150 ish miles clocked up on The Mighty Thou  :)
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Post by: Grahamm on 12 September 2021, 09:31:03 pm
That seams to work well GRAHAMM...Could you sink it into the floor to help putting the bike on the centre stand ?...

That's definitely a possibility that I was thinking about when I first had the idea, although the floor is on a bit of a slope which might make it a little trickier.

First thing is to put some grip tape on the metal plate to stop the stand slipping. That was one of the reasons for the edited section as well as a bit of checking and re-checking to see exactly how I needed to line the bike up to get the stand central to the plate.

I finally worked out that, if I got the bottom of the rear tyre on the back edge of the plate, the centre stand would be correctly placed.

I'm going to see how I get on with it, although it's a bit of a struggle as you can see and that was with a virtually empty tank. If I've got another 15 litres of fuel in there, it's going to be interesting getting it up on the stand...

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next job....garage walls  :thumbup

If you look at the left hand side, that wall did extend all the way across with a door in the middle, but the door frame had dropped and, with the slope of the floor, when the door opened inwards, it would bottom out and jam unless I gave it a bit of subtle help with my boot!

When the patio was done recently, there wasn't enough space to get the mini digger through the door and, since the wood of the wall was rotten, I just hacked most of it out and got the Acrow prop to hold up the roof.

I'm going to put in a metal framed door which will open outwards and build a framework to take Perspex windows at some point, but there's a serious shortage of building wood at the moment and prices have gone up by 30-40%, so I might leave that for a while...
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Post by: Grahamm on 12 September 2021, 09:32:17 pm
out exploring the Cotswolds today. dropping in on Diddly Squat Farm, Blaze Inn Saddles and The Pig Place.

Wasn't there a Combine Harvester there...? :pokefun
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Post by: red98 on 12 September 2021, 09:52:22 pm
was keeping my eyes peeled GRAMAMM. But if iam honest...I was out with a couple of old friends and there is a fair bit of banter exchanged when we get together. By banter i mean piss take, a bit like top gear but worse  :lol ...i get a lot of stick when i get my map out when the other two have those new fangled BEE sat nag thingys...there was no way i was going to stop and take a picture of my bike with a combine harvester   :lol


will sneak out on my own when no ones looking  ;)
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Post by: fazerscotty on 21 September 2021, 07:42:30 pm
Hooned it everywhere today...
Used it for errands at every chance and went the long way lots of times  :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: robbo on 22 September 2021, 05:47:55 pm
Back from my trip to the Aragon MotoGP. Fazer went like a train with no dramas, racking up just short of 2400 miles. Considering the varied weather over the 9 days, we only had to put on waterproofs on four occasions, the last being on leaving Berga in north eastern Spain. Virtually the whole trip through France was done on D roads, ensuring little traffic and plenty of high jinx.


The best day for me was the Saturday ride into Spain to Mequinenza, where we based ourselves for the track. The ride down from the mountains was the best I've had on the Fazer, with endless fast bends taking us towards our hotel.


We'd got excellent stand tickets alongside the famous "wall" sector of the track. Unfortunately there wasn't much for us to cheer about, as Jake crashed out on the second lap. I was glad however, to have got the opportunity to wave goodbye to Vale after many years of edge of the seat entertainment.
I'd never stayed in the Aragon region before, only passed through it, but biking wise I found it to be excellent, maybe the last frontier in exciting road riding on perfect surfaces, with little police or camera interference, in western Europe.


Both France and Spain were very covid aware with strict mask wearing policies in supermarkets etc. In every bar/cafe in France, evidence of your double jab QR code was needed, or there'd be no service. A chore maybe, but I felt a lot more protected there than I do in this country.


The days shot by as fast as the miles, with sadly little time for scenic photo opportunities as it was either riding, eating or drinking. After completing the necessary pre travel pcr test, it was a matter of sitting back for a few beers, waiting for hopefully a negative result email. Everyone was fine, so from near Chartres, we mainly backtracked on our D road route back to Calais and the train. This completed its customary 35 minute journey to Folkestone, and the M20, which was shut  from junction 9. Oh deep joy, welcome back to England.
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Post by: robbo on 22 September 2021, 05:51:58 pm
A few random pics.
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Post by: b1k3rdude on 22 September 2021, 09:38:49 pm
Very cool shot on the track.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 23 September 2021, 12:24:06 am
Yesterday and today I was up at the Wave Pool in Bristol getting in some more surfing.

I'd left Portsmouth earlier yesterday to give me the chance to skip the incredibly boring 50mph average speed section on the M27 and, instead, went via the A32 and Morestead road which was much more fun.

I caught up with a BMW GS who was stuck behind some cars, then we were caught by (I think) a Triumph Daytona and a Ninja, so, once past the traffic there were four of us enjoying a "spirited ride" ;) on some nice twisty roads and my FZ6 holding its own very well :thumbup

The Wave Pool is actually next to a farm, unfortunately, judging by the big rolls of plastic wrapped hay bales, they'd already done their harvesting, so, although there were assorted tractors and a JCB hedge cutter, there were no Combine Harvesters to do the Bike Picture Challenge :(

Today, having had some good surfing, I came back via the cross-country route with some more great roads and some fun overtaking, but, unfortunately, there's no easy way to get back to Portsmouth from the bottom of the A36, so I got stuck on the M27 trundling along at 50 and trying to stay awake...   :z
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 29 September 2021, 03:29:48 pm
Chuckin down here, so decided on some mancave time. Thought Id start by checking the rear shock bottom linkage is still free, but carried on and also took out the swinger to check the bearings etc. The swinger was fine so cleaned and re-greased, the bottom shock pin can out dead easy as Ive had it out to grease it up every couple of years, but there was the smallest amount of play between the collar and the bearing so I've ordered those two items plus new seals, Swinger is back in, exhaust all back on, body parts back on, waiting now for parts delivery
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: notsofast on 02 October 2021, 03:32:12 am
Chuckin down here, so decided on some mancave time. Thought Id start by checking the rear shock bottom linkage is still free, but carried on and also took out the swinger to check the bearings etc. The swinger was fine so cleaned and re-greased, the bottom shock pin can out dead easy as Ive had it out to grease it up every couple of years, but there was the smallest amount of play between the collar and the bearing so I've ordered those two items plus new seals, Swinger is back in, exhaust all back on, body parts back on, waiting now for parts delivery


Inspired me to do the same on my Gen 2 FZ1 today - the bearing at the rear end of the dog bone link was shot - Corroded and most definitely in need of replacement. I took the opportunity to paint the triangle link plates and cleaned up the shock whilst they were off the bike.  I will need to reassemble with the shot bearing to make room in the garage whilst awaiting the parts delivery.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: notsofast on 02 October 2021, 11:25:09 am
Cleaned up and reassembled but still need to change the bearing when it arrives.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: FazThou on 02 October 2021, 05:33:27 pm
Looking good mate but you could have painted them bolts  :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 02 October 2021, 07:56:14 pm
Found some petrol!!

I'm off to Bristol again on Tuesday, but, having not tanked up the last time I got back home (I should have!), I was getting a bit worried as what I had in the tank would only get me half way...  :eek

Fortunately my local filling station had a delivery yesterday (which should have actually turned up on Wednesday) and there were only about half a dozen cars queueing, so I topped off and just hope I can pick up some for the journey back.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: b1k3rdude on 02 October 2021, 10:31:41 pm
Looking good mate but you could have painted them bolts  :D
+1 and dem bolts :-D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 04 October 2021, 09:56:11 am
Found out late on Saturday that the Pioneer Run, which was cancelled due to COVID back in March, had been rescheduled to Sunday(yesterday). So with alarm clock set I was up and out by 07:30, for the short ride up to Epsom Downs, in time to see the first group of riders flagged away at 08:00. Both the crowd and the entry was noticeably depleted, maybe some of them, like me, were unaware of the event being on. Sammy Miller is usually a regular competitor, who was absent from yesterday’s proceedings. Normally I follow this event down to the finish at the coast, but other plans were already in place for the rest of the day, so I was back home in no time. Very unlike me, as normally out for a full day.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 06 October 2021, 08:56:36 pm
I was up in Bristol for another surfing session at The Wave and decided that, since the next Bike Picture Challenge was Street Art, what better than to take a pic with a piece of Banksy's work.

So I spent ages checking on my phone for a work that was accessible and visible from the road but, having found one, I discovered that the connection from the Optimate lead to the TomTom cradle was faulty and my sat nav had a flat battery! :(

There was no way I was going to try to navigate around bits of Bristol that, even when I lived there, I wasn't familiar with, so I gave up on the idea.

I wanted to go home by a more interesting route than via the M4/ A34/ M27 so I figured that, as it was early afternoon, if I kept the sun on my right and headed roughly south east, eventually I'd get to somewhere I recognised, and, fortunately, I eventually got to Devizes and to a route I knew, so I followed that and got home safely.

Now I've got to figure out what's wrong with the connection so the sat nav stays charged...!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: notsofast on 08 October 2021, 08:18:22 pm
Looking good mate but you could have painted them bolts  :D
+1 and dem bolts :-D


The replacement bearing / inner bush arrived and got installed this afternoon.  I cleaned up the bolt heads and applied zinc primer.  All looking a bit better but still some 5mm free play at the swing arm.  I thought I could feel slight play at the bearing in the swing arm and as I had a spare, I replaced that too.  I compared the new bearing and new inner bush compared to the items removed from the swing arm and really not that much difference.  A little bit less overall free play so I guess they must all be like that.   Next time I am in the bike shop I will feel a new bike to compare.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 11 October 2021, 05:45:58 pm
I finally got to pay the Cliff Top Cafe a visit yesterday. For some reason this is only open on Saturday to Monday, so was somewhat disappointed a month or two back, when I turned up midweek to find it closed.


My Tracer GT riding pal and myself had quite a pleasant two hour ride to the cafe at Capel le Ferne, between Folkestone and Dover, taking in A and B roads that we often use through Kent.


I must say that the cafe's breakfast was a disappointment, being quite small, very expensive and no choice, just the set breakfast, which with a tea came to £9 :eek , a complete piss take. The view on the other hand was outstanding. I will go back next summer, but just for a drink and the view. The Airport Cafe is not that far away, mileage wise, and serves excellent food with many choices at very reasonable prices.


This part of Kent must have its own micro climate, as within seven miles of leaving perfect blue skies and sunshine, raindrops started to appear on my visor as we approached Street End and our turning that would take us to the Chilham Bends. Convinced it was no more than "mental rain", we attacked the bends section with our normal gusto, with no ill effects. As we descended the hill towards Charing the rain ceased, giving us a totally dry run to the pub near Headcorn Aerodrome, where over a few shandies, we watched the local Spitfire perform its magic.


Getting petrol was next on the agenda for me, which took visits to four garages before finding one that sold E5. Duly gassed up, it was then a quick cross country dash towards Brands Hatch and home, clocking another 199 of our lovely English miles on the Fazer.
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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: FazThou on 11 October 2021, 08:29:13 pm
Looking good mate but you could have painted them bolts  :D
+1 and dem bolts :-D


The replacement bearing / inner bush arrived and got installed this afternoon.  I cleaned up the bolt heads and applied zinc primer.  All looking a bit better but still some 5mm free play at the swing arm.  I thought I could feel slight play at the bearing in the swing arm and as I had a spare, I replaced that too.  I compared the new bearing and new inner bush compared to the items removed from the swing arm and really not that much difference.  A little bit less overall free play so I guess they must all be like that.   Next time I am in the bike shop I will feel a new bike to compare.


Moocho better mate
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: notsofast on 19 October 2021, 11:48:58 pm
Removed the regulator / rectifier mounting bracket to clean it up and repaint.  Installed a helicoil type repair to the radiator side cover mounting hole which had been stripped out previously.
Also removed the R/H footpeg to sort out the wear in the clevis pin bores that was causing the peg to hang below level.  Used a Durafix rod to braze up the peg ears that bear on the mounting clevis and then filed them back to shape.  Peg now hangs level and straight.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 24 October 2021, 08:52:55 pm
Rode up to Winchester from Portsmouth to join a Group Ride that went up around the Oxfordshire area and had a lot of fun on roads I'd never ridden before.

Fortunately, despite the forecast, there was almost no rain until the end of the return leg back to Winchester where we had a lot of that nasty fine, misty drizzle that isn't proper rain, but just hangs around and makes for miserable conditions :(

After we'd finished, I rode a few extra miles around Winchester to pick up a board game that someone was selling, but wasn't willing to post, which was convenient.

On the way back home, fortunately, the weather improved, but I noticed that, on the M27, the signs that used to say "Upgrading to Smart Motorway" had been edited and it now just says "Upgrading to [blank] motorway"!

Obviously someone's decided they weren't as "smart" as originally made out...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: notsofast on 26 October 2021, 04:02:27 pm
A few more aesthetics today.  Received the new (Chinese) headlight to replace the yellowed existing item that was also losing chrome from the reflector along with new side light bulb holders to replace the poorly fitting previous items that the last owner had siliconed in place.  Also fitted a LED ring main bulb that has a little fan in the end to move air over the heatsink.  Lastly, replaced the front mini indicators with OEM style clear lens items (also Chinese).
All work's fine and freshens up the front of the bike a whole lot.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: notsofast on 27 October 2021, 05:55:49 pm
Had a run up my favourite local road before the council resurface it with loose chippings which is scheduled to start this weekend.  Strange warm (16 deg. C.) weather with high humidity preventing a lot of the roads from drying out completely but still good for late October.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 31 October 2021, 05:33:35 pm
So, I've got one more surfing session at Bristol Wave Pool this year (a freebie tomorrow morning as a thank you to the crowd funders :thumbup

As I'm staying over at my sister's in Yatton (North Somerset), this gave me the chance to try a ride I'd wanted to do, but never had the time.

Go from Portsmouth to Stockbridge, then take the A30 to Shaftesbury and pick up the B3081 which eventually gets you to the Cheddar Gorge Road.

Thankfully I missed most of the rain (although there was one place where there was supposed to be a bridge over a river, but there was actually a river over a bridge!)

Apart from that and a few showers, it was a really good ride :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: notsofast on 04 November 2021, 10:03:58 pm
In the past week, trued up the slightly bent handlebars, painted them and refitted along with a new throttle tube and grip.  Ordered a new clutch cable as the lever end was a bit beaten up.  Changed the coolant and took the opportunity to remove the radiator for better access to replace the air solenoid which was rather rusty and also cleaned up the exhaust headers.  Cleaned up and painted the two lower water pipes.  Refilled with coolant and on testing I noticed that the R/H fan did not kick in.  Fuse blown.  Removed the fan to check it on the bench and it seemed ok.  Resistance was higher than the L/H fan.  Hooked it up with an ammeter and only 9 amps start current and 3 amps running so refitted it and it tested out fine on the bike so will keep an eye on it.
All minor and mostly aesthetic but freshens up the bike.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 06 November 2021, 11:05:50 pm
Well, that's two things ticked off the "To Do" list (from the "What will you do with your Fazer" thread) in that it got a good wash and a spray with ACF50 :thumbup

I was planning on putting a new RH blind spot mirror on it too, but by the time I'd finished with the washing etc, it was getting dark, so I left that for another day...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 11 November 2021, 07:53:16 pm
I had to ride up to QA Hospital for an appointment.

Afterwards I *really* felt like heading out for a ride, but I've got too much work to do... :(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 13 November 2021, 04:37:32 pm
After a ride over to my local Yam dealer for an oil filter and washer, dropped the oil out and left it to drain, whilst I caught up on today’s MotoGP qualifying.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 13 November 2021, 05:33:10 pm
Ticked a few more items off the To Do list...

Took apart the right grip and cleaned up and lubricated the throttle mechanism and cables to get rid of the annoying slightly sticky section so it now moves smoothly.

Bled the brakes. Not really necessary, there were only a few tiny bubbles in the fluid, but it's always good to check.

Lubed the ends of the clutch cable.

Tightened the chain which was a little too loose and then checked the rear wheel alignment (which is a bugger to try and do on your own!)

Fitted a blind spot mirror to replace the one that fell off the right mirror.

However I've also added a few more things to do, which I'll put in the other thread :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 09 December 2021, 10:39:21 pm
I was due for a whizz out to Sussex today, but a late change of plan, meant I was billy no mates, but didn't want to waste the dry day opportunity., so I decided to have a venture out into Kent, just to make sure it was still there.


A combination of A and B roads got me to The Airport Cafe, between Ashford and Folkestone, in around 2 hours. After a tea and a snack, it was back on the bike heading for the wicked uphill bends on Dover Road, on route to the Battle of Britain Memorial. After a quick photo stop at the memorial it was onwards to Wingham and Canterbury, before turning for home taking in the Chilham Bends, which were as good as ever.
I got home just as it was getting dark, so for a "make it up as you go" sort of day, it worked out fine, with another 192 of our lovely English miles clicked onto the mileometer.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: notsofast on 10 December 2021, 03:59:51 pm
Replaced the rear sprocket, cleaning up all the nuts and wheel axle as I went.  Also found the source of the noisy rear brake during inspection - The inner pad was not positioned properly and was hanging down on the pivot pin running on the wheel hub......I don't really use much back brake other than to keep the front end down on acceleration over bumps but still a shocker.  Also have been experimenting with ACF50 but after managing to get it on the tyres have decided that I will only use it on bolt heads and such like - nowhere near any rubber or brakey bits.  It seems to just keep running with gravity.  Regardless, will see how it protects the cleaned up sprocket nuts and wheel axle.  Bike back under cover now.  Thinking about trying the ACF50 on my skis edges to keep them rust free.....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 11 December 2021, 09:36:24 pm
Yesterday I rode up to the dry ski slope in Southampton to get in some practice (first time in two years!), although I probably still won't get to go abroad this season, even if I wait until March :(

The trip turned into a bit of a palaver, unfortunately...

Firstly, a few weeks ago, one of the pins on the connector to the Optimate charger lead broke. "Oh well," I thought, that shouldn't be an issue.

Wrong!

I switched the bike on, pressed the starter: Chug, chug, bzzzt! The dreaded sound of a flat battery  :rolleyes

Ok, into 2nd gear, let's try bump starting it... let's try again... and again...

Finally, after half a dozen attempts, it finally fired, huzzah!

Except then, as I'm riding off, the oil light came on  :eek

Now I was going to replace the oil and filter anyway, and I knew the level was down, but I decided to give it a little longer as, at one point, when I braked, it went out, so it couldn't have been critically low.

However, as I was on the road leading to the bottom of the M275, it was still on and I was just deciding to head back and top up, when it went out again and, this time, it stayed off (phew!)

So I kept the revs up higher than normal to make sure the battery got a good charge and got to the ski slope without further incident (except I had to take a break from skiing after 30 minutes because I was knackered through the lack of practice and having to bump start the bike).

Fortunately, after that, I got back into the swing of things and the ride home was uneventful with it starting on the button and the oil light staying off.

Today I decided I'd fix the Optimate lead which involved a lot of faffing around to get at the Tamiya plug, then cut the old one off and solder new connections on.

Except that, having finally got it sorted, one of the pins was off centre, so I decided to use a pair of needle-nose pliers to straighten it out, unfortunately, because I was tired, I carelessly got one jaw of the pliers into each side of the plug and ZAP! a nice big spark appeared and a check with the multimeter showed that I'd managed to blow the fuse...  :'(

So now a new set of fuses is on order and that's another job to sort out.  :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 14 December 2021, 05:54:01 pm
The whizz down to Sussex that got cancelled last week, got rescheduled for today. Made an earlyish start going the long way to The Chalet via the A272. Not the nicest of mornings to be out, but hey, it wasn’t raining.
Met up with Flooky, who’s now gone over to Honda’s dark side, for brunch and a pre Christmas catchup. The cafe was relatively busy with maybe ten bikes calling in for a tea and a bite to eat, during our time there.
When it was time to go our separate ways, I chose an alternative long way home via Ditchling and the Ashdown Forest. Home in daylight, with only a paltry 120 miles covered, but still enjoyable especially with the Gerbings doing the business.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 17 December 2021, 12:51:59 pm
I had a few minutes to spare this afternoon, so a quick warm up of the engine, then drain the oil, new filter, new oil and a top up of the Scotoiler for good measure.

Another couple of jobs ticked off the list :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 31 December 2021, 05:32:53 pm
Had the last whizz of the year around Kent today. Stopped for a late breakfast at the Blue and White cafe, then up towards Capel le Ferne before picking up a knarly little farm access road that I'd spotted on Google maps. Then on to Wingham before cutting back on more nadgery roads to bypass Canterbury, heading for this years last dose of the Chilham bends. That's when I spotted the pub Christmas tree, thus completing the years last photo challenge.
More B roads got me to the outskirts of Headcorn, before a quick nip south then west and past the site of the long lamented Oakdene. My last ton+ of the year up Wrotham Hill and home. Although the roads were mainly wet, the day was quite mild and stayed rainfree, so glad I made the effort, racking up another 177 of our lovely English miles. However, I don't relish the chore of cleaning the bike in the morning. Happy New Year all, ride safe.  :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 03 January 2022, 06:36:07 pm
Capitalised on a dry forecast and got out for my first rideout of the New Year. Added a few more gnarly sections onto the loop of Kent that I did the other day. Knowing that the Blue and White would be open, made that the obvious choice for a breakfast stop, before heading for the Askham Valley and the gnarly lanes which turned out to be covered in mud after some tractor activity. Oh well, more cleaning tomorrow. I'd hoped to stop for a pint near Headcorn and watch the planes, but my first two choices were closed, so pressed on to The Peacock, just before Goudhurst, which didn't disappoint. It was dark by the time I got home, but all in all a very enjoyable day, with another 203 of our lovely English miles passing beneath the Fazers wheels.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: beuleux on 03 January 2022, 07:10:21 pm
Errrrm... nothing, but I might go to the garage later and decide which bit to reassemble next 😅
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 05 January 2022, 06:41:09 pm
Started on project change the throttle cables. Have been putting this off for quite a while, but would hate for one to let go and spoil a trip, as it’s definitely not a roadside job, well, not for me that’s for sure. What a crap job. To think Mike would have the carbs out, Ivanised and the bike up and running inside 3 hours. The carbs are ready to be pulled off, but I’m saving that drama for tomorrow. :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: beuleux on 05 January 2022, 07:48:36 pm
You'll get there in the end that's the main thing and save yourself some £'s along the way 👍


Never did a throttle cable change on my gen1, do you need the carbs out to do it?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 05 January 2022, 08:30:17 pm
You'll get there in the end that's the main thing and save yourself some £'s along the way 👍


Never did a throttle cable change on my gen1, do you need the carbs out to do it?
You certainly do, that’s why I kept the job on the back burner so to speak, as it is quite a chore. I just figured that at approaching 17 years old, although the mileage is only in the low 40’s, for peace of mind, I’d feel happier with them changed. The same reason I changed the clutch cable at 35k, although that would be a roadside fix if you had a spare.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: beuleux on 05 January 2022, 10:25:35 pm
You'll get there in the end that's the main thing and save yourself some £'s along the way 👍


Never did a throttle cable change on my gen1, do you need the carbs out to do it?
You certainly do, that’s why I kept the job on the back burner so to speak, as it is quite a chore. I just figured that at approaching 17 years old, although the mileage is only in the low 40’s, for peace of mind, I’d feel happier with them changed. The same reason I changed the clutch cable at 35k, although that would be a roadside fix if you had a spare.
lol good idea, at least you can still drive home with no clutch 👍
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 09 January 2022, 04:35:43 pm
Had the carbs off today and changed the throttle cables. Nothing wrong with the old ones, but done for peace of mind really. A tip from b1k3rdude worked a treat, that being to push the airbox rubbers into the airbox to create more space for carb removal. I went the whole hog and took them out. Carbs in and out no problem. Persuading No3 airbox rubber to go back in place took some time purely down to the moulded shape of the airbox at the point where the ais hose used to fit. Should be plain sailing tomorrow, reconnecting the rest of the gubbins. Hopefully not “famous last words” :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 10 January 2022, 06:17:29 pm
All back together, fired up at the first touch of the button. A definite advantage in taking out the air filter is to be able to feel through the airbox rubbers, to make sure especially on cylinders 2 and 3, that the out of sight bottom portion of the rubbers are properly located.
Just the exup valve to service tomorrow, and that’s it. All intended jobs done. :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: beuleux on 10 January 2022, 06:41:12 pm
All back together, fired up at the first touch of the button. A definite advantage in taking out the air filter is to be able to feel through the airbox rubbers, to make sure especially on cylinders 2 and 3, that the out of sight bottom portion of the rubbers are properly located.
Just the exup valve to service tomorrow, and that’s it. All intended jobs done. :thumbup
Another foccer job well done 👏


A little spare time goes a long way 👍
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 10 January 2022, 09:13:25 pm
Gave it a quick wash off with the hose as I'd been cutting and sanding some wood in the shed over the weekend and the bike was covered in sawdust!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 11 January 2022, 05:36:01 pm
Exup valve serviced, chain meticulously cleaned. Started a thorough clean that will take some time due to the tractor flag from my last outing. Today I have been mostly listening to Thin Lizzy. :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: beuleux on 14 January 2022, 01:41:49 am
Nice ride in the countryside with the Mrs bit of a slow one cos she was on her 125 but a fun few hrs 🙂
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 14 January 2022, 04:11:06 pm
Exup valve serviced, chain meticulously cleaned. Started a thorough clean that will take some time due to the tractor flag from my last outing. Today I have been mostly listening to Thin Lizzy. :thumbup


Thin Lizzy. Awesome live band. Caught them a couple of times in the mis 70s. Fabulous atmosphere. I miss those days
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 14 January 2022, 05:08:11 pm
There's an excellent tribute band, Limehouse Lizzy. Check them out to see when they're next playing near you. You won't be disappointed. Are you out there, are you really out there. :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Mark YPVS on 15 January 2022, 02:53:30 pm
So i thought i would have a bash at unseizing the EXUP valve , put the bike on the centre stand and notice the stand is split  :'(  anyway deal with that later, try and remove exup cover, 2 bolts ok 1 rounded , had to snap the cover to get it off, notice the cables are snapped, the pulley just crumbled and the bolt heads are just rust  :'(


So exup not fixed not sure to fit some non exup headers or try and fix this mess and looking at the header stud bolts i think i will try and fix the exup first.


Moved on to trying to fix the occasional working right hand indicators/hazard switch, stripped, cleaned, reassembled and nothing, so new(2nd hand) switch needed.


Did manage to fit two new exhaust clamps on the Micron  :rollin


Mark  :)

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: beuleux on 15 January 2022, 05:09:57 pm
Wow you're making me feel lazy, all I did was ride mine today 😄
Personally I would opt to fix the exup too 👍
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: the cueball on 16 January 2022, 06:23:16 pm
Changed some broken indicators and extra lights, gave it an oil change and fork oil change too.

Had a nice wee afternoon tinkering away, haven’t done it for a while…


The bike isn’t glued to the wall btw…  :rollin


Not sure why it’s turned round… :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: beuleux on 26 January 2022, 10:21:02 pm
Rode it... again 😎
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: mtread on 27 January 2022, 04:32:33 pm
Joined 150 bike funeral escort for Formula 750 ex racer.. RIP Julian Soper
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 27 January 2022, 07:19:46 pm
Would have watched him at numerous racetracks over the years. Sadly that racetrack in the sky is getting far too crowded. RIP Julian Soper.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: beuleux on 27 January 2022, 08:08:53 pm
Adjusted the head bearing as I hadn't tightened it quite enough after giving it a grease up, took it for a test run and I think it needs just a fraction more, so back in the garage till I pick up the spanners again
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 26 February 2022, 09:09:27 pm
I'm planning on doing a lot of surfing this year, so I took a ride along the coast to Bracklesham and The Witterings to look at the possibility of hiring boards there.

Once I'd done that, since it was a nice day, I carried along the A27 to Chichester and then went up the A285 to Petworth before heading back along the A272 where I had an encounter with a suicidal pheasant that decided to stroll across the road in front of me!

So I slammed on the brakes, leant on the horn and it took off so close to me that I actually felt its wing brush against my glove...   :eek Thankfully it didn't end up laminated into my fairing and the last I saw of it, it was flying ok.

Fortunately, after that, the remainder of the trip was a lot less eventful, although I was riding into the setting sun which wasn't great at times, however I got back home safely.

Unfortunately I didn't see any RAC vans, so I couldn't finish the Bike Picture Challenge that has been idling away since January...  :thumbdown
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Post by: Grahamm on 27 February 2022, 07:48:35 pm
Today was a friend's wedding and when I looked at the location for the venue I thought "Ooh, I know that road, it's *fun*!"

So instead of a boring 30 minute ride up the A3, I had a much more enjoyable ride up some nice twisty roads and then, after the ceremony, took the long route back home :)

Lovely day for riding :thumbup
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Post by: darrsi on 28 February 2022, 12:37:42 pm
Had power failure on Friday, everything cut out on the way home from work.
That was around 6pm.
Logged my breakdown with RAC, who still never arrived or even gave me a time by 1am  :'(
Somehow got it started and ticking over, but running rough, and with my neighbour following in a car I somehow limped the bike home.
Once outside my house THEN the RAC driver calls.
I was so cold and pissed off I never actually asked him how long he would've been, but it's probably best I don't actually know.
Put battery on charge immediately but there was no power going to the battery at all with the engine running/revving, so I'm guessing the Regulator/Rectifier is duff?
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Post by: Grahamm on 28 February 2022, 09:38:49 pm
I'm guessing the Regulator/Rectifier is duff?

Reg/Rec or alternator or a worn wire/ connection in the loom.

Trace around the circuit with a multimeter until you find a dead reading.
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Post by: tommyardin on 02 March 2022, 12:36:30 am
What is the difference between Light and Hard
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Post by: darrsi on 02 March 2022, 03:12:49 pm
Had power failure on Friday, everything cut out on the way home from work.
That was around 6pm.
Logged my breakdown with RAC, who still never arrived or even gave me a time by 1am  :'(
Somehow got it started and ticking over, but running rough, and with my neighbour following in a car I somehow limped the bike home.
Once outside my house THEN the RAC driver calls.
I was so cold and pissed off I never actually asked him how long he would've been, but it's probably best I don't actually know.
Put battery on charge immediately but there was no power going to the battery at all with the engine running/revving, so I'm guessing the Regulator/Rectifier is duff?


Swapped Reg/Rec for a used OEM one and spotted that one of the pins in the old plug had got a bit warm.
On fitting the replacement I noticed that when I plugged the connectors back together they pushed in about 3mm further, so there is a chance it wasn't fully pushed in before and may have caused an arc.
All working now though, and battery showing 14 volts when ticking over.  :)


RAC want to speak to me later on, that should be interesting!
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Post by: darrsi on 02 March 2022, 06:44:22 pm
Had power failure on Friday, everything cut out on the way home from work.
That was around 6pm.
Logged my breakdown with RAC, who still never arrived or even gave me a time by 1am  :'(
Somehow got it started and ticking over, but running rough, and with my neighbour following in a car I somehow limped the bike home.
Once outside my house THEN the RAC driver calls.
I was so cold and pissed off I never actually asked him how long he would've been, but it's probably best I don't actually know.
Put battery on charge immediately but there was no power going to the battery at all with the engine running/revving, so I'm guessing the Regulator/Rectifier is duff?


Swapped Reg/Rec for a used OEM one and spotted that one of the pins in the old plug had got a bit warm.
On fitting the replacement I noticed that when I plugged the connectors back together they pushed in about 3mm further, so there is a chance it wasn't fully pushed in before and may have caused an arc.
All working now though, and battery showing 14 volts when ticking over.  :)


RAC want to speak to me later on, that should be interesting!


RAC apologised and gave me £30.
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Post by: agricola on 04 March 2022, 08:23:15 pm
Thorough wash and blow dry, then sheeted up the tyres/brakes, took the seat off, and wafted ACF50 all over the rest of the bike. Wiped over with a cloth, bit of oil on linkages. Trackday booked at Donington 4th May, going down one on the front sprocket for a little more zip out of the bends, might take me into the middle of inters rather than the rear
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Post by: Grahamm on 04 March 2022, 10:54:44 pm
A quick pootle down the A27 to East Wittering to get some (rare!) south coast surf :)
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Post by: Grahamm on 10 March 2022, 08:47:06 pm
A while back the spring on the left foot peg broke and I eventually got fed up with it flipping up, meaning I had to find it with the sole of my boot and push it back into place.

Also I decided to replace the air filter as it had been on there for quite a few miles.

So I thought the foot peg spring would be the easier job...

... boy was I wrong!

Getting out the retaining split pin was the easy bit, but, because the peg hadn't been removed for gods alone know how long, the peg "bolt" was jammed in place.

I tried wiggling it with pliers and using Plus Gas to free it, but no luck. So then I tried giving it a tap with a hammer, but nothing happened. So then I gave it a belt with a hammer! And then another belt, and another, and another...

Eventually, at last, it started to shift, but I could only get it as far as the bottom of the hanger, so then I tried using a drift to help drive it out, but that wasn't working.

Finally, I decided that, even though I'd padded the end of the hammer, I might have mushroomed the end out, so I tapped it back down and then used my Dremel to grind down the end to smooth it off and, finally, it started to come out, except, of course, I had to remove the bolt for the gear shift to get the peg bolt most of the way out at which point it stuck again, so this time I drove it back in and used the Dremel again to grind the corrosion off the shaft at which point it would (thankfully!) come all the way out.

Except then it looked like the spring I'd bought was the wrong one because it seemed to be too large to fit in the slot on the peg, but after a bit of fiddling and comparing with the other side, I got it back in place. So I gave the peg bolt a polish with the Dremel and a spray of Duck Oil and it's now back in place and working properly.

The Air Filter, on the other hand, was a piece of cake, lift the tank, take the housing cover off, stick the new one in, replace the housing, lower the tank, sorted!
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Post by: notsofast on 11 March 2022, 08:11:30 pm
The weather this afternoon was dry and more importantly, the rain last night washed off most the road salt so took a short run to the coast.  It was great to get out but found the brakes very poor.  I had tried beeswax and also ACF50 when I stored the bike at the end of least year so despite being careful to keep it clear of the brakes I must have managed to contaminate them.  I pulled out the pads, removed the calipers and cleaned up everything with brake cleaner.  I gave the pads faces a quick soak in cellulose thinners for good luck.  I noticed that the pad springs had previously been installed upside down but after double checking, I replaced them per workshop manual.  With that, the rain started to fall so will have to wait for another day to test the brakes.



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Post by: Grahamm on 11 March 2022, 09:21:52 pm
I had tried beeswax and also ACF50 when I stored the bike at the end of least year so despite being careful to keep it clear of the brakes I must have managed to contaminate them. 

Next time, get a bin bag, split it up one side and use that to cover the whole of the wheel before spraying.

If you *really* want to ACF 50 the wheels, spray it onto a cloth and wipe it on for safety :thumbup
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Post by: notsofast on 12 March 2022, 07:40:43 am
I was not even trying to get the ACF50 on the wheels....I now only apply it with a small brush to bolt heads and such like.  The stuff refuses to stay put and will continue to run.    I do think that ACF50 seems to keep out corrosion though.
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Post by: robbo on 22 March 2022, 05:20:08 pm
After a couple of months hibernation, it was time to pull the dustsheet off of the Fazer, and get her out in the Spring sunshine.
The Sta Bil had done its job as she fired up straight away. All the necessary maintenace had been done around Christmas time, so after a quick tyre pressure check, it was off for some B road fun and frolics. I had hoped to complete my own photo challenge, but RAC vans were having a day off in my area.  After taking in Groombridge,Halland,Heathfield,Battle,Rye,Appledore,Tenterden and Sellindge, it was time to make for the pub. A filling station was needed on the way, which held quite a nice surprise, super unleaded £1.69.9 a litre, happy days. A quick rip roar through the lanes to Yalding and beyond, got us to the pub, with a seat in the sun with our names on it. It would have been so easy to have made an afternoon of it and got a cab home, but that wasn't how it worked out. An hour later I was on the drive  with a very pleasant 189 of out wonderful English miles on the trip meter. Hope there's a few more enjoyable days like today, in store.
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Post by: ekozelj on 22 March 2022, 07:51:56 pm
I installed a new touring screen today. Hand made here in Serbia (5000 RSD = 35.32 GBP) and gear indicator from Aliexpress which works great.



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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 27 March 2022, 12:33:24 pm
Yesterday I went on a group ride from Wickham to Coggess Kitchen in Oxfordshire.

The day started off a bit chilly, so I decided on adding my mid-layer jacket and using the winter gloves, but a couple of hours later with the clear sunny skies, even after dumping the midlayer, I was regretting not bringing the summer gloves too!

Fortunately I'd put the top box on, so could dump the jacket in that, but I found that one of the mounting bolts that connects it to the pannier rack had vibrated loose and fallen out somewhere, so, even though it was still secure the box was bouncing around somewhat alarmingly  for the people behind!

I've ordered a replacement (and a couple of spares) that should be with me in a couple of days and this time I'm going to add some Threadlock to keep it in place.

Anyway, we had some fun and "spirited" ;) progressive riding on some very enjoyable roads and it was nice to get out in the fine weather :thumbup
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Post by: robbo on 28 March 2022, 12:16:05 pm
Yesterday. Losing an hour was a bit of a killer, as it made a  07:30 start stupidly early. Within a mile or so from home it became obvious that 2 piece leathers were not going to be ideal, as the cold and damp conditions didn't quite match up with the weather that had been forecast. Never mind, turn the heated grips up to max and think of the full sun that would greet me at Poole Quay.
Fortunately it was stupidly early for most folks, so speedy B road progress was made to the A272 at Cowfold, which would then take me down to Loomies for a cup of tea and a warm up. I'd read of extra police presence on the 272, but no doubt the early dull conditions had kept them somewhere else.
The tea having hit the spot, it was back on the bike following the 272 to the far side of Winchester, before picking up the A30 to Stockbridge and beyond. My favourite cafe,The Haven, had ceased trading at the end of January, so scoped out an alternative between Amesbury and Salisbury. It was ok, but not memorable, however the slight detour took me past the Secret Spitfire, which, until I'd planned the route, I'd never heard of. A petrol stop at Salisbury saw me back on B roads down to Wimbourne Minster, before picking up the A350 into Poole. The sat nav had me outside my favourite pub in no time, as usually I waste 10 minutes getting lost around some of Poole's finest back streets.
A quick couple of pics, then over to the Portsmouth Hoy for a pint of Badger. The downside of being on my own, is that by the time I got served, the only vacant bench in the sun was now taken by two women eating ice creams, having bought nothing in the pub. A seat inside it was then, and could have got really comfortable as my pint of Badger disappeared in no time. A half hour in the sun, sat on the wall alongside the quay, and it was homeward bound, virtually retracing my steps other than the Amesbury diversion. The Haven is now a building site, judging by the number of skips and amount of building material in the car park. The new owners are re-opening, in a different format, on April 1st......good luck with that then.
Other than a petrol stop just before Cowfold, it was home in one hit, with 333 of our lovely English miles recorded on the trip meter, as the ignition key got turned off for the last time that day.
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Post by: BBROWN1664 on 28 March 2022, 06:42:27 pm
started the feccer and discovered fuel is leaking from 3 of the 4 carbs again :headbang
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Post by: unfazed on 29 March 2022, 02:35:57 pm
Did you not fix it properly last time  :lol :lol :lol
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Post by: notsofast on 29 March 2022, 04:38:09 pm
Put the cover back over it in the garage :-(
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Post by: Mark YPVS on 09 April 2022, 08:31:51 pm
Fitted a new (to me) uncut wiring loom to the Fazer 1000 Wonkey Donkey project, it had an old alarm which I bypassed but still loads of issues, clocked turned off when lights were on, right indicators didn't work etc, spent about 20 hours trying to sort the dodgy loom, took me 2 hours to replace it  :rollin Next job fix the neutral light (which didn't work before i swapped the loom) as it wont turn over unless the side stand is up :rolleyes


Mark  :)
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Post by: beuleux on 10 April 2022, 05:15:55 pm
Fitted some aero R&G engine crash bungs, no matter how hard I gripped the bungs I couldn't hold them still up to 40nm, so I decided to make a plywood holding tool only to find the sds mechanism on my jigsaw had jammed so I couldn't fit a scrolling blade, so of course I had to strip the jigsaw to find the problem which turned out to be a broken blade tooth jammed in the mechanism, so fresh grease on a 20yo jigsaw and I made the holding tool, amazing how a five minute job can drag on for hrs 🤬


On the bright side... all done 👍
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Post by: robbo on 11 April 2022, 05:22:44 pm
Gave the bike a quick check over,coolant,oil,tyre pressures, chain adjust and lube. Then started loading up the camping gear ready for Le Mans 24hour this weekend. Kent traffic is a nightmare at present, due to the M20 being used as a truck park  following the P&O debacle. Planning to get to the tunnel via B roads to avoid any hold ups.
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Post by: FazThou on 11 April 2022, 05:32:02 pm
Good luck robbo...... might be better to leave thursday evening then  :lol


Looked at mine today as i passed it in the garage but will be using it for work tomorrow  :D
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Post by: robbo on 11 April 2022, 05:37:21 pm
I'm going early Thursday, to get a better choice of tent pitches. Catch a bit of night practise as well :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 11 April 2022, 08:58:48 pm
Found out that the MOT was due, so replaced the rear brake pads which were getting low, then ordered a new front tyre and generally checked the bike over to make sure it's ready to get tested tomorrow.
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Post by: beuleux on 11 April 2022, 11:57:16 pm
Found out that the MOT was due, so replaced the rear brake pads which were getting low, then ordered a new front tyre and generally checked the bike over to make sure it's ready to get tested tomorrow.
🤞
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 12 April 2022, 09:24:29 pm
Well, I got the new front tyre fitted this morning and, thankfully, the bike went through the MOT ok.

There was one Advisory:

"Monitor and repair if necessary: Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakend. Rear"

Basically the rear disc is not quite smooth to the touch, but it's still fine as regards the minimum thickness, so I'm not worrying about it.

At some point I'll need to replace the chain and sprockets, so I might think about doing it then.

Now I can ride to Bristol tomorrow to get some surf :thumbup
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Post by: robbo on 13 April 2022, 07:08:51 pm
Bike all loaded up, ready for an 02:50am start :eek . At least three Brits are in various teams this weekend, Chaz Davies, Bradley Smith and Gino Rea. Expecting Sylvain Guintoli to do well again on the Sert Suzuki.
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Post by: unfazed on 13 April 2022, 10:08:47 pm
Bike all loaded up, ready for an 02:50am start :eek . At least three Brits are in various teams this weekend, Chaz Davies, Bradley Smith and Gino Rea. Expecting Sylvain Guintoli to do well again on the Sert Suzuki.
Enjoy usually a great hectic weekend. French do love their 24 hour
Ray Rea Smith and Davis are not on the entry list, unless there we substitutes. What teams are they in? Wont be there, but will watch a lot of it live on Eurosport 2
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Post by: fazerscotty on 17 April 2022, 04:08:04 pm
Got cracking on the "winter" fettle  :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Post by: robbo on 19 April 2022, 10:23:32 am
Bike all loaded up, ready for an 02:50am start :eek . At least three Brits are in various teams this weekend, Chaz Davies, Bradley Smith and Gino Rea. Expecting Sylvain Guintoli to do well again on the Sert Suzuki.
Enjoy usually a great hectic weekend. French do love their 24 hour
Ray Rea Smith and Davis are not on the entry list, unless there we substitutes. What teams are they in? Wont be there, but will watch a lot of it live on Eurosport 2

Bit late now I know, but Gino Rea was on the 3rd placed #5 FCC Honda ,Chaz was due to ride the #6 ERC Ducati but was ill and Smith was on the #96 Moto Ain R1, but got rear ended into the first bend and was hospitalised. Ok and on the mend thankfully.
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Post by: robbo on 20 April 2022, 11:13:02 am
Last weekends trip to Le Mans.
Several early indications made me think this trip wasn’t supposed to happen. With warnings of Operation Brock being in place on the M20, meaning Junctions 8-11 were a truck park in the coastal direction, my pal and I decided on a ridiculously early start, and get us to the Eurotunnel terminal across country. The plan was to use familiar, but not in the dark, B roads to get to Junction 11 and on to the terminal at J11A. We met at 3am at a mutually convenient 24hour garage, and with tanks brimmed, set off. All went well to the first roundabout, barely 100 yards up the road. Our chosen exit road was closed for roadworks. Great start. With no diversion sign in place I decided on a B road alternative only for this to be closed around 2 miles further on. Backtracking in the opposite direction to where we were headed, finally got us under way, although a good 15 valuable minutes had been lost already.
 
All went to plan until a crucial right turn onto an A road was reached. Yep, the road was closed. The only way now was to carry on the B roads to J8, which was the last place I wanted to be, as this was where all non freight traffic was diverted off the motorway. Fortunately we were able to steadily overtake the procession of vans, cars, caravans and motor homes as far as Ashford, a town I’m not that familiar with. The diversion signs were thin on the ground and took a while to get ourselves onto the southern section of the A20 and onwards to the terminal. Good progress was made and we were ushered onto an earlier train than planned. Things were looking up.


I’d spent quite some time planning this trip to make a decent ride of it, the only motorway type of road would be the stretch from Calais to Boulogne, where we could get cheaper petrol at a 24hr supermarket. Then it would be a few N roads before the favoured D roads began. The exit off this main road that I wanted was 29, so was not best pleased to find this road was closed at 31. A quick satnav consult, got us onto farm tracks that led to a village I was familiar with, but was beyond the intended fuel stop. A couple of stiff coffees were the order of the day now, whilst I sorted out a new fuel stop in our direction. This completed we were now under way properly. The D roads I’d chosen were a treat, with Anet being our chosen lunch stop. The planned restaurant was shut, much to our consternation, and that of the local people, with much Gallic shrugging and more than a fair share of Zut Alors being thrown about. An alternative cafe around the corner was an admirable substitute, although no seats in the sun were available. After croques monsieurs and panaches(shandy) were tucked away, it was back on the road headed for the track, with just one more fuel stop en route.


The camp ground was just as I’d remembered it some 10 years ago, although security was very tight, with the log book needed to confirm ownership of the bike, and our tickets scanned on every exit and entrance. At the track bags were searched and metal detectors used. This was to be the first outing of my new Lone Rider tent, and once pitched it was off in search of a few well earned beers.


They’ve been hot on people trying to smuggle beer into the circuit for years, and this was no exception, but €8 euros was a bit strong, but then they had a captive audience. Saturday at 3 pm saw the traditional Le Mans start get the event underway. The Yart Yamaha on pole position, failed to start for the 2nd year running. Bradley Smith whose team had qualified quite well in 7th was also slow to get away, and was horrifically rear ended by a back marker travelling at a serious rate of knots. The pace car was out immediately, whilst the 3 downed riders were attended to. Fortunately Brad was ok after being hospitalised. After an early Honda lead, the current champions Sert Suzuki, started to command a slight lead over the Yart Yamaha, whose riders had made a galliant effort in making up the time lost at the start.


Other than a break to rustle up some food, we followed the racing until around 1am. Sleep wouldn’t be easy, as the “Mad Max City” campsite opposite, would have bikes bouncing off the limiters all night, but that’s all part and parcel of the Le Mans 24 experience. The weekends weather had been perfect, plenty of sun and clear blue skies. Sylvain Guintoli took over the final stint on the leading Sert Suzuki, although one more drama unfolded in the last half hour. An engine, on what I believe was a Yamaha, let go in front of the main stands, meaning the pace car, road sweeper truck and cement dust were all back in play again. With the cleanup completed there was only time for a few more laps of racing before the 3 pm finish time was reached, and Suzuki had won the first event of the new season. They were followed by Yart Yamaha and the FCC Honda team, with Gino Rea of BSB fame, riding for them.


After watching the awards ceremony it was back to the tent to pack and make our way the short distance up to Alencon, for a nights motel stay. A nice shower, proper bed, and food and a few reasonably priced beers in the restaurant next door. The following day saw us pick up another D road route as far as Gournay en Bray, where my pal and I parted company. Him to visit an old army pal in Hamburg, and me to Calais and home. There was no early train for me this time despite arriving nice and early, and had to sit it out for almost 3 hours, before completing my homeward journey, clocking up 761 of mainly French lovely miles.
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Post by: robbo on 20 April 2022, 11:26:31 am
Just a few pics. The Fazer is certainly, in my book, the Swiss Army knife of bikes, as being good at every discipline, from Sunday breakfast runs to long distance touring. It might look well loaded, but was cruising steady as a rock at 80 to 90.
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Post by: agricola on 20 April 2022, 07:48:13 pm
Chatting to an old pal last night trying to organise a ride, I said Id ring him in the morning once Id sorted my insurance out for the year out. Sorted that, and while putting the papers away, stopped and stared at the MOT sheet for last year. Expired 12th Feb 2022. Cant believe I missed that, been riding without MOT and invalid insurance. Stupid. In the back of my mind, I had it that tax/insurance/Mot were all May 1st. Anyway, down to the station at 9 this morning, legal again at 9.45. Anyone local to me, I can recommend Street Machine, Stapleford, Notts. Been using them for a few years now, excellent.
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Post by: robbo on 21 April 2022, 06:01:19 pm
Was intending to give the Fazer a good clean this morning after last weekends trip. However, a late notice call from the breakfast crew put that task on the back burner. So at 9am it was off for another day of fun and frolics, taking in the 1066 on the A21 for something to eat, before finally ending up near Headcorn for a few shandies, whilst watching the Spitfire. More of a talking bollox sort of a day, rather than riding, but still clocked up another 170 of our wonderful English miles. :lol
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Post by: Grahamm on 24 April 2022, 10:37:21 pm
I wasn't planning on going out today, but last night someone posted on the Facebook Hampshire Bikers' forum that they were in need of a new FZ6 clutch cable to get them home from Fleet, however they couldn't get one delivered before Tuesday or even get to a shop until Monday.

So I remembered that I'd bought a spare that I'd not fitted and, after some messages back and forth, and noting that the forecast was for a nice sunny day, I agreed to pop up there and drop it off to them.

Firstly, though, I had to give the bike a hose down because I'd been doing some more work in the shed and forgotten to cover the bike, so, instead, it was covered in sawdust!

Anyway, it was a nice ride up there although, disappointingly, the B3349 which used to be a nice biking road has been ruined with 50mph limits and lots of double white lines, even in places where it would have been perfectly safe to overtake :(

I dropped the cable off to them, but, as they had only recently got the bike, ended up helping them fit it as well as making a few recommendations on how to improve the bike with useful mods, rather than the flash aftermarket pipes and heated grips that were on it ;)

On the way back, I took the A30 to Basingstoke, then did a nice ride towards the Candovers, but cutting down Spiers lane which is very enjoyable. When I got to Alresford, rather than carrying on down the B3046, I decided to look for Old Park Road which I remembered when I'd ridden several years ago and, thankfully not only found it, but also found that it was still a nice road :thumbup

So I eventually got home a few quid better off and with 120miles under my wheels.
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Post by: beuleux on 27 April 2022, 08:05:01 pm
Went to change the oil and filter as I wanted to ride it tomorrow, only to find the fibre sump plug washer completely deterorated, should have seen that one coming doh!
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Post by: FazThou on 02 May 2022, 04:17:30 pm
Yesterday......
I thought it was time i changed the brake fluid in the old girl as was starting to get a bit soft and squishy.
Removed the reservoir cap then undone the banjo bolts on both the calipers and drained the fluid into an old bottle.
Then took both calipers off and turned them upside down to get the fluid out of them.
Was definately well overdue by the state of the reservoir lol
Anyways cleaned up all the gunk and a good spray of brake cleaner in the reservoir, wiped it clean and let the rest evaporate
Put the calipers back on and reconnected the banjo bolts.
Topped the reservoir up with DOT 4 and gravity bled both of the calipers.
Cracked open the banjo bolt at the reservoir and pulled the lever in slowly then done it back up again.
Still a bit soft so cable tied the lever up for a few hours and hey presto.... the perfect feel
Happy days


Today.....
Off to hastings for the mayday run  :D
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Post by: robbo on 03 May 2022, 09:20:41 am
Yesterday was the annual May Day Run to Hastings. There was quite a good turn out at the meeting venue, Locksbottom in Kent, almost like the old days, bearing in mind this event has been going for close to 50 years. Bike parking spaces were at a premium due to the cars carrying the "I had a bike once" brigade.
Meeting pals you haven't seen since the previous years run is always a pleasure, and this year was no exception. To actually follow this run to Hastings is not really much of a pleasure. Maybe do it once to say you've done it, but it's not really a pleasant biking experience, mainly due to the volume of traffic and the riding antics of a few, which when they go wrong can be quite messy.
For the last 25 years or so, the group I ride with, take well known B roads eventually arriving at our usual pub meeting place in Rye. This guarantees a good days riding whilst still experiencing what is a special day in biking history, in this neck of the woods.
We left Locksbottom at around 10:30, and were soon turning off the A21 onto empty B roads that we know quite well. Calling in at the 1066 cafe on the way, for a tea and a chinwag, before carrying on to Rye for food and a pint. On arrival we managed to grab an outside table at the pub, and the food service was quite speedy.
With clean plates and empty glasses it was time to saddle up and head homeward, the long way. Fortunately another pubgoer had warned us of a main road closure in Rye, due to an accident, so were able to divert through the town to get to a favoured road that crosses the marshes. Once through Appledore and on to Tenterden we were now back into Kent and heading for a pubstop closer to home. All in all a good May Day with the weather playing ball which is always a bonus. Another 156 of our lovely English miles clicked on to the odometer, noting that a new rear tyre is top of the "to do" list.
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Post by: agricola on 05 May 2022, 06:32:50 pm
Yesterday actually. Donington Park trackday, and a wet one. Rained most of the morning, it stopped before lunch in time for the last session, then pissed down all lunch hour. Stopped raining then, and the track started to dry as the sun came in and out, the track was semi dry for the last session. I reckon half the riders had gone home by lunchtime, one chap in our garage went out for one session, did a couple of laps, came in, then packed up and went. And his bike had rain mode too, but must have been around £15,000 worth. I could well have been the only rider to ride all seven sessions right up to the chequered flag. Strange though it may seem, I really enjoyed the day, only had one arse clench moment. Id gone down one on the front sprocket for a bit more punch out of the corners and wound it on a little too much for the conditions exiting the Melbourne Loop, bit of fishtailing for a few metres but stayed upright. The Fazer was faultless all day.
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Post by: agricola on 05 May 2022, 06:34:26 pm
Trackside
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Post by: Grahamm on 06 May 2022, 09:38:08 am
Monday I rode from Portsmouth to Croyde in North Devon, but, as I wanted to surf in the evening, I went the quick but boring route up the M3 and A303. Annoyingly, I saw an RAC van which would have let me complete the FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge, but I don't think it would have been a good idea to stop on the motorway hard shoulder to take a photo...!

Yesterday, rather knackered but happy after some good surfing, and it being a nice sunny day, I rode back the fun route (A377 to Exeter, then A30 to Salisbury), although the last section on the M27 was dull because, although they've finished "upgrading" it to (not) Smart Motorway, they'd stuck all the speed limits at 60mph. In a way that was good actually, because I was running on reserve by then, so keeping the speed down meant I was conserving fuel.

Even so, I was 25 miles into the reserve by the time I tanked up. I know that, theoretically, I should have about 40 miles on the reserve, but I've never tested that and it was a little worrying.

I stopped off to vote before I got home and, just as I was leaving the Polling Station, I spotted an AA van, so snapped a photo of that. Now I need to think of something for the next Challenge...
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Post by: robbo on 06 May 2022, 10:13:14 am
Made arrangements late on Wednesday for a whizz out yesterday. Our favourite B roads were devoid of traffic, and had an excellent ride down to Beryl's cafe at Rye. The sun came out and whiled away a pleasant chill out after breakfast, with copious pots of tea.
The road beckoned, so the fun and frolics continued to our mid afternoon pub stop, for shandies and more sun. My pal on his MT10 had been todays leader, with the Fazer giving a good account of itself,as always. As much as I'd like an MT10, as they are truly bonkers, I know which one I'd choose for camping and long distance trips in general though.
Only 135 miles clocked up today, but a very enjoyable day indeed. With a holiday approaching and the need for a new rear tyre, I expect this will have been my last outing for a while, until I go to Spa next month for the 24 hour endurance. On the subject of tyres, prices have really shot up with my next Roadtec 01SE going to be £190 fitted on a loose wheel. The guy I use is mobile so saves me having to drive anywhere to get it done, and he's meticulous with his work, which certainly matters to me.
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Post by: unfazed on 07 May 2022, 09:01:53 pm
Took a wander through the byways of West Cork
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Post by: beuleux on 07 May 2022, 09:41:31 pm
Changed the bloody front tyre and mangled the rims 🤬
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Post by: fazerscotty on 08 May 2022, 07:53:26 pm
Finally seeing the sunshine......


Cleaned up exhaust,
Ivan's Slip on kit fitted,
Carbs balanced (today),
Iridium Plugs fitted,
Oil & Filter change,
New Snail Horn fitted,
Inlet rubbers matched with cylinder head,
New fuel filter,
New Motobatt Battery.


MOT Booked for Tuesday  :D
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Post by: beuleux on 08 May 2022, 11:48:12 pm
Balanced the front wheel and went for a jaunt with the wife, what a difference a new front tyre makes, had a supermaxx on it from when I bought it and I have to say they are the worst tyres I've ever experienced, nice new BT023 now it glides round bends 😁
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Post by: notsofast on 09 May 2022, 08:40:00 pm
Out last night for a quick back road sortie detouring to a nearby town for fuel.  The one and only petrol station had diesel only :rolleyes .  I had to decide where to go next with the reserve counting up.  The next nearest town normally has two fuel stations (were five when I started riding in the 1980's) but one is closed for redevelopment.  Last week the remaining station had run out of diesel and my car was also on dregs so I was not confident but my choices were not good as the next town along is a good way out as was heading home.  Fortunately I filled her up with £25 of Shell V-Power and went on my merry way.
Tonight I fitted a new rear tyre.  It was not terribly worn but had squared off and felt terrible when gently tipping in.  First time I have ever used tyre irons and done it myself.  Interestingly enough the demarcation of the dual compound was pretty defined on the old tyre.  I also took a few readings with my durometer (hardness) tester which gave some interesting results.  Its probably all academic as it only really matters when at operating temperature but I would have expected the five year Angel GT to be harder than the 2022 tyre.....I also stuck it into my track bike Supercorsa SC2 rear just to compare.
Its fairly biblical weather here tonight so I will have to wait for a better day to scrub it in.



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Post by: fazerscotty on 10 May 2022, 12:23:02 pm
MOT - passed as usual.
Then, I went for the post winter, post mod whizz.  :D

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Post by: robbo on 10 May 2022, 04:50:58 pm
New rear tyre fitted today, ready for Belgium in June.
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Post by: agricola on 15 May 2022, 04:17:24 pm
Had a ride up to Darley Moor to watch the racing. Bikes, carts, and sidecars in action, thrills and spills.
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Post by: SmuttyHutty on 16 May 2022, 07:25:33 am
My new-to-me FZ6 had one black key and the red key. Bought a cheap key off eBay (£8) and had it cut (£12.50) then used the well-googled method to program the key. Then found out that the original key wasn't recognised. So only one key working at a time.....


More references to Uncle Google and now have two working black keys and the red key safely packed away again.


Oh, and I sanded down and black barbecue painted the side plates of the radiator. They now look much better.


And fitted a phone holder.


And made a USB charging cable.
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Post by: SmuttyHutty on 17 May 2022, 10:22:06 am
Fixed the non-working dual headlight mod that was already on the FZ6. Ordered new lamps, swapped the HE out but no joy. So chased the wire to a spade connector and unwrapped it of its electrical tape and cleaned connectors. Chased the wire further and hoped it was the pin mod and not the splice mod but it's the splice mod. Unwrapped that and was pleased to see it had been soldered. Checked that and all was well so fired up the engine and the dual lights work fine. Taped everything back up and checked once again and the lights still work together.
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Post by: SmuttyHutty on 29 May 2022, 12:55:57 pm
Cleaned it from front to back with a combination of standard car wash shampoo, then a dilute G101 mixture and then finished with an American plastics enhancer and now the blacks are black and the rest of the panels and screen are shiny.


Swapped the aftermarket longer screen for an OEM standard one. Slightly more wind buffetting but nothing serious.


Oh, and fitted a Denali Soundbomb Mini and can now scare the local population from around 5 miles away.


Still need to get springs and oil/dust seals for the front forks but that can wait.


Tried getting the FZ6 on an Oxford Big Black paddock stand but definitely needed Mrs Smutty to help. Not at all confident about getting it up there without her help......oo-er missus.
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Post by: robbo on 01 June 2022, 09:18:13 pm
Bike all loaded up, ready for Spa tomorrow. Early start to hopefully beat the holiday rush.
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Post by: ChrisJones09 on 02 June 2022, 12:47:41 am
New plugs, dropped the oil, changed the filter and replaced the oil.

Considering it’s my first bike and am in not mechanically savvy in any way whatsoever, it’s going well so far!


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Post by: Grahamm on 02 June 2022, 11:04:46 am
New plugs, dropped the oil, changed the filter and replaced the oil.

Considering it’s my first bike and am in not mechanically savvy in any way whatsoever, it’s going well so far!

Those are good starting points to get into doing your own maintenance :thumbup

From there, a few other simple jobs to give you confidence:

Replace the coolant
Check and replace the air filter
Check and replace the clutch cable
Replace the brake pads
Change the brake fluid
Clean brake calipers and replace seals if needed

Once you get a feel for these jobs, other stuff becomes less daunting :)
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Post by: darrsi on 03 June 2022, 07:44:19 am
Balanced the front wheel and went for a jaunt with the wife, what a difference a new front tyre makes, had a supermaxx on it from when I bought it and I have to say they are the worst tyres I've ever experienced, nice new BT023 now it glides round bends 😁


In fairness, any brand new tyre will immediately feel a lot better than a worn one. The BT023 also has a very rounded and deep tread, so you'll notice the improvement even more.
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Post by: darrsi on 03 June 2022, 07:50:25 am
That'll do  :)
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Post by: robbo on 03 June 2022, 12:18:46 pm
359 of lovely English,French and Belgian miles yesterday. Shame the picture challenge wasn't "your bike and a German WW2 tank" :lol
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Post by: Grahamm on 03 June 2022, 07:14:50 pm
359 of lovely English,French and Belgian miles yesterday. Shame the picture challenge wasn't "your bike and a German WW2 tank" :lol

Damn, that was going to be my *next* suggestion...
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Post by: fazerscotty on 06 June 2022, 10:19:55 am
359 of lovely English,French and Belgian miles yesterday. Shame the picture challenge wasn't "your bike and a German WW2 tank" :lol


Is that an early K100 too the right of the Fazer?  :rollin :rollin :rollin
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Post by: beuleux on 06 June 2022, 07:05:43 pm
359 of lovely English,French and Belgian miles yesterday. Shame the picture challenge wasn't "your bike and a German WW2 tank" :lol


Is that an early K100 too the right of the Fazer?  :rollin :rollin :rollin
Yes it is, I had one once, corners like a tank 😅
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Post by: robbo on 07 June 2022, 06:44:56 am
359 of lovely English,French and Belgian miles yesterday. Shame the picture challenge wasn't "your bike and a German WW2 tank" :lol


Is that an early K100 too the right of the Fazer?  :rollin :rollin :rollin
Yes it is, I had one once, corners like a tank 😅
Pretty much bullet proof though :) .
Staying in Spa for a few days after the weekends racing. Yesterday (Monday) was dry after Sundays torrents. Had a good ride in the southern part of Belgium, taking in a bit of Luxembourg and France along the way. Petrol prices are ridiculous,with one 98 octane fill up costing €43 :eek . Still a very enjoyable day riding wise with 347 miles on the clock when back at the campsite. Almost as far as from home to the track. The good ole Fazer just laps it up. No doubt a day at the Bastogne war museum today.
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Post by: FazThou on 08 June 2022, 07:54:10 pm
Not alot dearer than over here robbo !!!!


The light had just come on on mine so i filled her up and it costs £30.32
2 years ago i could fill t up for £16 ffs
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Post by: SmuttyHutty on 10 June 2022, 05:48:49 am
Not alot dearer than over here robbo !!!!


The light had just come on on mine so i filled her up and it costs £30.32
2 years ago i could fill t up for £16 ffs


On that theme, I stuck half a tank of petrol in one of my RX8s yesterday. 30.17 litres cost £60 and I'll cover around 110 miles with that. Ouch! Thank goodness for the FZ6 with its consistent 50mpg.


I've been looking at fork springs for it but also considering swapping the forks out for something inherently stiffer. Just want a straight swap.
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Post by: robbo on 10 June 2022, 11:55:13 am
Got back from my Belgian travels on Wednesday. Poured with rain for the first 200 miles or so, but a big 10 out of 10 for my Rukka Virium gloves and Scott Ergo waterproofs.
The previous day I'd visited two of the war museums in the area, at Bastogne and La Roche en Ardenne. In the carpark at the Bastogne museum, there was a dedicated motorbike parking area, each space with a cabinet and attached chain. The shelved cabinet was used to store my crash helmet and tankbag, the chain passed through the front wheel and locked to the cabinet door hasp with my disc lock. Never seen this set up before, quite ingenious and very useful, as viewing a museum in bike gear was awkward enough, without having to lug stuff around as well.
On the way back to the campsite, in the only rain of the day, a car had lost control, hit the bank before ricochetting back into the road. The following lumber truck lost part of its cargo in taking avoiding action. The trucker calmly manoeuvred his wagon into the necessary position, operated the grab machine to reload the fallen logs, and drove off leaving the wrecked car driver to sort out his own problems. Fair play Jean Marc.
Other than the ride home, the majority of my riding days had been dry,making the yellow roads on my map, very enjoyable indeed, with just over 1200 miles travelled as I arrived home.
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Post by: FazThou on 17 June 2022, 08:16:19 pm
Sounds like you had a good trip mate
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Post by: Grahamm on 17 June 2022, 10:02:52 pm
In the carpark at the Bastogne museum, there was a dedicated motorbike parking area, each space with a cabinet and attached chain. The shelved cabinet was used to store my crash helmet and tankbag, the chain passed through the front wheel and locked to the cabinet door hasp with my disc lock. Never seen this set up before

They have some of these in the underground car park at the Gunwharf shopping centre in Portsmouth.

You can pay to use one of them, or there's a free bike parking space next to it, rider's choice :thumbup
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Post by: robbo on 24 June 2022, 04:15:14 pm
(Yesterday) It’s always difficult, for some unknown reason, arranging a day out when several people are involved. Earlier in the week 7 of us expressed a desire to have a day out this week, and Thursday seemed to suit everyone. Four of us were due to meet fairly locally at 09:15, picking up the other three at another venue as we headed south.
The change in the weather from Wednesday made riding kit choice a bit of a dilemma, as come Thursday morning as it was raining. Whilst trying to choose between textile and leather the mobile was pinging ten to the dozen, with the first bailer using the old “I ain’t got no waterproofs” excuse. Now there were only two to meet up with at the first venue. I arrived a bit early to find one of my pals already relaxing with a coffee whilst admiring his newly purchased KTM 1290 GT. A quick look at the phone revealed another bailer, so no show for the Tracer 900 GT because of the light rain. So, just the two of us set off for the second rendezvous, the far side of Brands Hatch. The roads were drying as we approached our meeting point, the air temperature noticeably rising, and the textile jacket fast becoming a bad choice. The remaining three compatriots all turned up within minutes of each other, so with waterproof trousers shoved in the tank bag, and all the bikes gassed up, we were off.
Good progress was made via A and B roads to Tenterden, before aiming north in the direction of Canterbury, before swinging east to our destination, The Coastguard Inn at St.Margaret at Cliffe. The descent to sea level is a bit hairy due to the steepness and narrowness of the road and sharpness of the bends, really hoping a car or something larger wasn’t going to attempt the ascent, while on our way down. Safely parked outside the pub, helmets and jackets couldn’t be got off fast enough. The sun was really hot in a clear blue sky to the extent of having to get an umbrella to shade the table while we ate. At this venue most phone networks switch to France as it’s on the limit of their coverage.An hour or so was spent soaking up the sun while sipping shandies, wishing we could stay for the rest of the day and have a proper drink.
Petrol was next on the agenda, the Garmin sorting out a Shell garage within three miles, and in the direction I was planning to go. Duly gased up we headed for Wingham via lanes that took us through several Kent farming communities. Other than a diversion in the middle of nowhere, due to a road dig up, we stayed pretty much on the course I’d planned, making sure we didn’t miss out the Chilham Bends on our way to Charing, before more cross country on B roads, to the outskirts of Goudhurst for an early evening pub stop.
From here we went our various ways, and in hindsight I should have stuck to my favourite B roads, but at a crucial corner decided to stay with the A road thinking it would be quicker. Not really considering the time of day, as my commuting days are long gone, I found myself in heavy traffic, double white lines and slow progress. Still this was the only dampener in the day for me, rolling onto the drive with another 218 of our lovely English miles under the Fazer wheels. A great day despite the iffy start, with the two lightweights now wishing they’d made the effort. :)
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Post by: Grahamm on 24 June 2022, 07:23:38 pm
Not exactly today, but two rides, one on Tuesday and the other yesterday.

I'd gone down to Croyde for a few days surfing on Monday, but I take the quick route down (M27, M3, A34, A303) because that saves energy for the waves :)

On Tuesday, however, the swell had dropped, so, instead of going out for a dawnie, I went for a nice ride up the A39 through Lynton and Lynmouth with some nice twisty roads, then back across Exmoor for 100 miles of fun.

On the way back on Thursday, I used some lovely little back roads I'd found which run parallel to the A361 and the A30, thus avoiding the traffic and being able to make a bit of progress  ;) along the way.

That route takes a bit longer, however it's much more enjoyable :thumbup
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Post by: albuquerqueturkey on 24 June 2022, 09:12:24 pm
Not exactly today, but two rides, one on Tuesday and the other yesterday.

I'd gone down to Croyde for a few days surfing on Monday, but I take the quick route down (M27, M3, A34, A303) because that saves energy for the waves :)

On Tuesday, however, the swell had dropped, so, instead of going out for a dawnie, I went for a nice ride up the A39 through Lynton and Lynmouth with some nice twisty roads, then back across Exmoor for 100 miles of fun.

On the way back on Thursday, I used some lovely little back roads I'd found which run parallel to the A361 and the A30, thus avoiding the traffic and being able to make a bit of progress  ;) along the way.

That route takes a bit longer, however it's much more enjoyable :thumbup

Where do you hire your boards from? I used to work in 'le sport' in Croyde many moons ago...
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Post by: Grahamm on 25 June 2022, 12:38:24 am
Where do you hire your boards from? I used to work in 'le sport' in Croyde many moons ago...

I have a sheet of paper printed out that I stick on the front of my bike when it's parked next to my tent and board.

It says (in big letters): "The answer to THAT question is...

and continues in smaller letters: "... going to cost you a donation to the RNLI Lifeguards"  :D

Because I have *so many* times been asked "How do you carry the board on the bike?" and I would say "If I had a quid for every time someone asked me that question..."!

And the actual answer is that I have my own board (7'6" Torq Mod Fun) and I stay at Ocean Pitch campsite (used to be Mitchums, just past Ruda, next to the field where they have the weekly market) and Benny, who runs the site, is good enough to keep it there for me :thumbup
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Post by: SmuttyHutty on 28 June 2022, 08:04:44 am
Went to pop 150ml of ZX1 Extralube in the FZ6 and had to drain said 150ml of oil from the sump plug to make space. Managed to drain more than that by dropping the sump plug into the jar that I had prepared as a receptacle, then had to fish it out again, all the time whilst oil was spewing over the garage floor.


A mega clear up unsued followed by a liberal sprinkling of cement and then the ZX1 and some fresh oil was popped in.


Went for a ride and came across yet another motorist who doesn't follow the road signs at roundabouts (left lane is left turn only so she was part way round the roundabout whilst indicating left then swung over into my lane to go straight on) and clocked up a few miles in the sunshine.
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Post by: beuleux on 28 June 2022, 10:51:54 pm
Sadly nothing 😭
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Post by: FazThou on 30 June 2022, 08:33:03 pm
Used daily through the friggin blackwall tunnel grrrrrr!!!!!
Hopefully get a job this side of the water soon  :rolleyes
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Post by: robbo on 01 July 2022, 01:36:08 pm
Nice whizz out to the Sussex coast yesterday. Stopped off at Whiteways on the way home for a compulsory sausage bap :lol . Got chatting to a very knowledgeable guy, about the development of hydrogen engines.
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Post by: beuleux on 04 July 2022, 07:30:37 am
Used daily through the friggin blackwall tunnel grrrrrr!!!!!
Hopefully get a job this side of the water soon  :rolleyes
Does it still have that weird chemical stink? Could never figure out what caused it 🤷‍♂️
The fun thing about tunnels is you can do accidental backfires on carb bikes 😅
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Post by: beuleux on 04 July 2022, 07:39:49 am
Got chatting to a very knowledgeable guy, about the development of hydrogen engines.
That would be a legendary fazer mod 😎
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Post by: fazerscotty on 07 July 2022, 02:19:17 pm
I whispered in her ear - new rubber on the way........ :D
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Post by: notsofast on 07 July 2022, 07:59:47 pm
Swapped out the LED headlight bulb for the original halogen and fitted a second exhaust baffle for her appointment with the MOT tester this evening.  All reverted back now with no advisories.
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Post by: robbo on 09 July 2022, 08:50:02 am
 Had a nice rip around Kent yesterday with some pals. Our leader took us down some B roads I never knew existed, making it more than interesting. After a whizz over the marshes from Brenzett, we took the road out to Dungeness for a few shandies in the Pilot. Was quite surprised that we'd clocked 210 miles at the end of the day, as it didn't seem to have taken that long ;) .
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Post by: robbo on 11 July 2022, 08:44:10 am
Nice early start yesterday, and in the cafe eating breakfast at Folkestone by 09:30. Only out for the morning, so back tracked on the way we’d come with a slight divert into Woodchurch for a couple of cooling shandies. After clocking just 166 miles today, the Fazer can enjoy a bit of a rest for a few weeks now, as two weekends of racing coming up, WSB at Donny and BSB at Brands. Time to break out the sun cream I think.
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Post by: agricola on 11 July 2022, 11:21:32 am
Mirrors off, speedo covered up, centre stand off, thorough check over, off to Donington Park this afternoon for some track time this evening. Gonna be the hottest day of the year, but better than the last one in May when it rained most of the day
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Post by: unfazed on 11 July 2022, 02:21:59 pm
Headed to Sheeps head in West Cork yesterday on the 1000 with my wife took a road called the Goats Path to take in some incredible scenery and stopped for tea and Scones in the Sheeps Head cafe.
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Post by: Grahamm on 17 July 2022, 09:05:35 am
For the past few days I've been on a surfing break at Croyde Bay, I had hoped to stay until today, but the swell died off on Friday evening and there were no waves, so I decided to head home yesterday before it got too hot and the roads melted!

But, ye gods, was it warm...  :eek

Even with the air jacket, I had to stop off at two garages on the way back and cool off in their air conditioned shops whilst getting a Capri Sun to rehydrate.
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Post by: fazerscotty on 18 July 2022, 07:47:19 pm
Rode to work, only problem with that was the job required me to go to N.Yorks, from Worcester. 150 mile each way. Trip up was nice, left Worcester at 06:15. Trip back, well, needless to say, plenty of stops for water. The highlight of the trip was watching the mileage go through 80,000 - as I was filtering through 6 miles of stationary traffic on the A1 South  :lol :lol
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Post by: SmuttyHutty on 04 August 2022, 11:17:58 pm
Decided that being stuck in my wife's car with the tribe was a bit tiresome so suggested I ride to North Norfolk whilst she drove.

Best idea I've had in flipping ages.
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Post by: unfazed on 05 August 2022, 12:31:19 am
Fzs600 Turned 96000 miles today. Has 1 mile on it when I bought it 19 years ago
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Post by: Gnasher on 05 August 2022, 07:21:15 am
Good for at least another 60k  :thumbup
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Post by: robbo on 11 August 2022, 10:01:13 am
My garage is the coolest place in my house, temperature wise, which made yesterday an ideal day to the chain and sprocket service that I’d been threatening to do for a while now. Rear calliper got a going over as well, whilst the wheel was out. All set for a hopefully good day out on Sunday, for my annual day trip to Cornwall.
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Post by: notsofast on 13 August 2022, 09:40:19 pm
Wrung it's neck for 450 miles of fine Scottish tarmac with some like minded souls.
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Post by: robbo on 16 August 2022, 04:31:08 pm
(Sunday) It's always difficult trying to arrange a date for a day out that  suits all involved. I usually do my day trip to Cornwall later in August, but the 14th was the best date for everyone, despite the forecast being exceedingly hot.


I'd liked to have left at 06:30, but my pal who now owns my old Fireblade, was coming from Essex, so made the departure time 7am.
Soon we were making good progress on familiar B roads, taking advantage of the cool air in the wooded sections. Making good time to pick up the A272 at Cowfold, it was now head down on this well known route, past Loomies and on to the A31. After skirting Winchester we were now on the A30 and heading for breakfast at what was The Haven. This once excellent cafe has been renamed Thyme and Tides. The food on offer was ok, but rather limited and expensive for what it was. I knew roughly what to expect but couldn't find an alternative cafe in the area.


After 50 minutes we were back in the saddle, and west bound as far as the A30 would take us. However after ripping through the bends at Henstridge, we were faced with a detour around Sherbourne of epic proportions, that used up a fair bit of our valuable time. Rather than eat at the pub in Cornwall as we usually do, we opted for a very nice brunch at Moretonhampstead, in a cafe I've used before, slap bang in the middle of Dartmoor. We then pressed on to Tavistock, across the river Tamar and on to the pub.


Bitter shandies all round were very well received, opting to sit inside which was much cooler. We got a bit too comfortable listening to the afternoons live music, leaving for home about an hour later than planned. Fortunately we had gassed up before the pub, so the first stop after the Sherbourne diversion was to change to a clear visor as the light was fading fast. A petrol, coffee, chocolate bar stop just before Salisbury, got us all home, with the Fazer clocking 510 miles for its days work. However, my old Blade took the furthest travelled award, with 550 on the trip meter. All in all, a good day out.
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Post by: robbo on 26 August 2022, 08:42:37 pm
Had quite a nice impromptu Billy no Mates day today. After a quick first chain adjustment since the replacement chain and sprockets were fitted, had a whizz down to the cafe at Brooklands Aerodrome. I’d ridden past the entrance dozens of times, so now it was time to actually go in. The Aerodrome cafe has a large patio area off of the restaurant, making for relaxed plane watching. It’s a bit on the posh side for me, easily recognised by the price list and the fact you need a magnifying glass to find where the food is on the plate :lol . From there it was eastwards across Sussex to Pevensey Bay, taking a rather convoluted route, before a ice cream stop in the Ashdown Forest. Then it was homeward, clocking another 184 of our lovely English miles. I don’t expect to get many days out now until I leave for the Bol d’Or in mid September. Maybe half a day to scrub in my new to be fitted front tyre, which is arranged for Thursday, then it will be time to bolt on the pannier frames and start preparing for the South of France.
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Post by: ChrisJones09 on 26 August 2022, 08:54:06 pm
Well today, after having weeks of what I thought was throttle position sensor issues, I found the push clip connectors to the igniter unit weren’t pushed in fully…. A read of the Haynes manual and the wiring diagram show the sensor going into the unit.

3 different sensors later and it came down to me being a dick…

I must have not connected them fully after messing about taking the rear cowling off.

Lesson learnt, don’t arse about!


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Post by: Grahamm on 26 August 2022, 09:15:41 pm
Over the past 10 days or so, I've ridden down to Croyde Bay in North Devon for some surfing, only getting slightly soaked through on the way down when, after mostly fine weather, I ran into a thunderstorm around Tiverton.

I had been taking a fun route, but, after that, I decided to cut it short and take the A361 to Barnstaple, after which, the sun came out again!

I was planning on going out for a ride around South Devon/ Dartmoor on one day, but I got ten feet outside the campsite and felt something was very wrong and discovered that, somewhere along the road, I'd picked up a screw in my rear tyre :(

It was only small, but big enough to get through and create a slow leak, so I spent about 10 minutes putting in a temporary "get you home" plug and then using the mini compressor to get some air back in it. I was stopped by the side of the country lane opposite a passing place and, whilst I was there, dozens of cars and vans drove past and, unsurprisingly, not a single one of the foccers stopped!

Eventually an old guy on a bike pulled up and asked if there was anything he could do to help, but, by that point I was pretty much sorted, still, it was nice that at least someone gave a damn.

So then I had to wait several days until Irelands in Barnstaple could fit me into their workshop schedule and fix it on the day before I was due to ride 180 miles home to Portsmouth.

At least I got to ride the fun route back home via the A377, A30 and A36...

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Post by: darrsi on 27 August 2022, 09:21:28 am
Well today, after having weeks of what I thought was throttle position sensor issues, I found the push clip connectors to the igniter unit weren’t pushed in fully…. A read of the Haynes manual and the wiring diagram show the sensor going into the unit.

3 different sensors later and it came down to me being a dick…

I must have not connected them fully after messing about taking the rear cowling off.

Lesson learnt, don’t arse about! (https://emoji.tapatalk-cdn.com/emoji23.png)



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Ouch  :'(
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Post by: darrsi on 27 August 2022, 09:52:29 am
Found out i had a fractured clutch pressure plate a few weeks ago when the clutch lever started misbehaving.
Ended up having to wait 2 weeks for a new plate from abroad, but changed the steel & friction plates and OEM springs while i was at it.
Then had some time off work so replaced the fork seals and put fresh 15w oil in the forks, which was long overdue but the steering felt fine. Does feel nice and solid now though.
And while off i then put the bike in for an MOT which it passed no problem.  :)
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Post by: red98 on 28 August 2022, 05:18:31 pm
Had a few hours exploring The Lambourne Downs this morning. Then stopped at Uffington white horse on the way home.not sure what was best.the roads or the views.
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Post by: robbo on 29 August 2022, 09:36:12 am
Hi Mr Red. Good to see the mighty thou out and about again. :thumbup
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Post by: red98 on 29 August 2022, 09:24:37 pm
Hi ROBBO...Clocking up a fair few miles this year. not done many over the last couple of years due to covid and things. Out again today for breakfast at The Pig Place at Aynho and then onto The Super Sausage at Towcester, Daughter riding pillion as a warm up for next weeks Brighton Burn-up.


Great report as usual on your "Day trip to Cornwall" Your putting us youngsters to shame  ;)
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Post by: robbo on 03 September 2022, 08:22:29 am
New front tyre fitted yesterday, then a gentle 100 miles or so around Surrey and Sussex to scrub it in. Stopped off at the Chalet to make sure the sausage sandwich is as good as ever. Nice fast service there, unlike tomorrow when it will be rammed with people on their way to Brighton for the Ace Reunion.
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Post by: Phill nailer on 04 September 2022, 09:18:11 pm
Today we went to the Ace cafe run in Brighton, 2  Mk 1 600s, 2 FJ 600s and a Pan European, Good showing of FZS 1000s and 600s. Nice run from the Isle of Wight to Brighton for us.
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Post by: red98 on 05 September 2022, 06:47:57 am
Brighton for me yesterday aswell. Rode down from tha ace cafe with my daughter as pillion. Fish and chips on the beach,Had a stroll down the prom looking at the bikes and a differnt route on the way home taking in the view at Box hill. 269 miles for the day on the mighty thou.
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Post by: robbo on 09 September 2022, 11:59:52 pm
Oil and filter change today and a tweak on the manual cam chain adjuster. Bolted on the pannier frames in preparation for my Wednesday depart for the 100th Bol d’Or. Hope to get there a day earlier than usual and bag a decent camping spot.
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Post by: agricola on 14 September 2022, 11:17:55 am
Putting the Fazer back into "road mode", after Mondays track day at Donington. Nothing technical, just replacing the pillion footrests/centre stand/mirrors/refitting the 16t front sprocket. A bit pissed at the price of a new front sprocket nut, £25 in total including vat and postage
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Post by: agricola on 20 September 2022, 05:53:36 pm
Finally finished what I started. I've been insulating under the house floors as well before winter. Only 2 feet of headroom under there so its been a bastard of a job. Ran out of material so fetched one more pack to finishe tomorrow. So got back to the fazer, washed, dried, bit of polish here and there, calipers off and cleaned, then wafted it over with ACF50
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Post by: agricola on 22 September 2022, 05:28:09 pm
Finally finished under the floor so out on the bike this afternoon. Just out a couple of hours, Duffield-Wirksworth-Idregay and around the Dales a bit, stopped off in Matlock for refreshment then back home
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Post by: robbo on 29 September 2022, 05:54:47 pm
Wiped all the French bugs off the headlights, and off to the MOT station as it was that time of the year again. Breezed through as always :thumbup
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Post by: robbo on 08 October 2022, 04:12:42 pm
This morning was too nice not to be out on the bike. Took the B road route down to The Chalet, which wasn't that busy, meaning the food service would be quite quick. A sausage sandwich was duly despatched whilst enjoying the sun, then headed off to Whiteways at Bury Hill. This was much busier, with quite a queue for a drink. Being already on the A29, made Rykas my natural final stop, again quite busy, but their milkshakes more than make up for the wait. Getting home in time for the first WSB race from Portimao, was now the next task, but a crucial road home that crosses the M25, was closed due to an incident. The detour was quite painfull  mainly due to drivers baulking at overtaking cyclists. Good job I had WSB on record. ;)

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Post by: notsofast on 08 October 2022, 06:52:31 pm
More than a little envious - The weather was great up my way too but unfortunatelly I had to waste it staining the timber windows  :'( .  Looked wistfully at the FZ1 in the garage each time I walked past........
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Post by: robbo on 29 October 2022, 09:33:26 am
A last whizz out on the Fazer yesterday before the sorn kicks in. Just a Surrey/Sussex loop down to the Chalet for a compulsory, for me, sausage sandwich with plenty of brown sauce. Carried on round to Bury Hill and Petworth, for a last rip, of this year, down my favourite stretch of the A272, back to Billingshurst and home. With the tank brimming with 99 octane and a liberal splosh of Sta Bil, she's now covered up at the back of the garage awaiting some winter maintenance, which will have to wait for a while as project bathroom has just begun :eek .
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Post by: darrsi on 29 October 2022, 10:55:10 am
A last whizz out on the Fazer yesterday before the sorn kicks in. Just a Surrey/Sussex loop down to the Chalet for a compulsory, for me, sausage sandwich with plenty of brown sauce. Carried on round to Bury Hill and Petworth, for a last rip, of this year, down my favourite stretch of the A272, back to Billingshurst and home. With the tank brimming with 99 octane and a liberal splosh of Sta Bil, she's now covered up at the back of the garage awaiting some winter maintenance, which will have to wait for a while as project bathroom has just begun :eek .


Just had a look to see what that Sta Bil was all about, and was quite shocked to read that "the higher the fuel octane, the shorter the lifespan", because I would've thought with zero Ethanol in Esso 99, for example, and more cleaning additives,  it would last longer?
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Post by: robbo on 29 October 2022, 11:15:23 am
Never knew that Sta Bil was less effective with higher octane. This will be the third year I’ve used it to winterise the bike, which has always started with no issues. I was using Sea Foam before that, just came across a discount deal for Sta Bil, so went with that. I expect it’s all “snake oil” :lol , but just gives some peace of mind.

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Post by: darrsi on 29 October 2022, 01:51:50 pm
Never knew that Sta Bil was less effective with higher octane. This will be the third year I’ve used it to winterise the bike, which has always started with no issues. I was using Sea Foam before that, just came across a discount deal for Sta Bil, so went with that. I expect it’s all “snake oil” :lol , but just gives some peace of mind.


ESSO 99 Supreme has zero Ethanol in it, whereas other 99 fuels have the 5%.


Been said on here many times before that it's highly unlikely that fuel will go off quickly, especially just over the winter period, but if this gear protects other parts then that's fair enough.
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Post by: robbo on 29 October 2022, 09:26:21 pm
Never knew that Sta Bil was less effective with higher octane. This will be the third year I’ve used it to winterise the bike, which has always started with no issues. I was using Sea Foam before that, just came across a discount deal for Sta Bil, so went with that. I expect it’s all “snake oil” :lol , but just gives some peace of mind.


ESSO 99 Supreme has zero Ethanol in it, whereas other 99 fuels have the 5%.


Been said on here many times before that it's highly unlikely that fuel will go off quickly, especially just over the winter period, but if this gear protects other parts then that's fair enough.
The 99 octane was Esso,which in the south east at least contains no ethanol, as you stated. At the end of the day I just want to be able start the bike up come say April, without any issues. I know fuel does, over time, become stale, so using the snake oil just provides a level of comfort, so if there are starting problems next year, I can feel I did my best in averting them.
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Post by: darrsi on 29 October 2022, 10:25:16 pm
Never knew that Sta Bil was less effective with higher octane. This will be the third year I’ve used it to winterise the bike, which has always started with no issues. I was using Sea Foam before that, just came across a discount deal for Sta Bil, so went with that. I expect it’s all “snake oil” :lol , but just gives some peace of mind.


ESSO 99 Supreme has zero Ethanol in it, whereas other 99 fuels have the 5%.


Been said on here many times before that it's highly unlikely that fuel will go off quickly, especially just over the winter period, but if this gear protects other parts then that's fair enough.
The 99 octane was Esso,which in the south east at least contains no ethanol, as you stated. At the end of the day I just want to be able start the bike up come say April, without any issues. I know fuel does, over time, become stale, so using the snake oil just provides a level of comfort, so if there are starting problems next year, I can feel I did my best in averting them.


I stopped off at a garage near work yesterday and the forecourt was on a blatant upward slant (the way I parked).


I then come out and try starting it, with a very full forecourt of car passengers watching my every move, and the bastard just wouldn't start? So, fortunately with a balaclava and helmet on covering my embarrassment I composed myself and slowly moved the bike around so it was downhill, and it started immediately.  :lol
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Post by: darrsi on 24 November 2022, 03:53:44 pm
While ago noticed a mild flickering of my tail light, which I wasn't too concerned about as it went away with a bit of throttle.


Then early this week my heated grips on/off control module started behaving a bit erratically, staying on for a few hundred metres then switching itself off, so with daylight needed I was planning to have a look at the connections under the tank on Saturday.


Then on the way home last night the engine cut out while riding home. A quick touch of the starter button immediately brought if back to life so I carried on.
It cut out 5 times before I got home, noticeably when I used the indicators, but I got there by restarting each time.


Then with the bike on tickover at home one of my spotlights was madly flickering like a strobe light.
I switched them off, then my parking light next to the headlights was flickering instead.
Not being a fan of electrics I'm now starting to panic a bit.


As I've bought the same heated grips for the last 3 times I used to just replace the grips and use the power module that was already in place, plug them in, and all was well.
On that note I remembered I still had a brand new module so in the dark with a head torch on I swapped it over and thankfully it did the job and everything started behaving again as normal.  :woot
Changed the fuel filter while I was there too.


Bit fortunate to fix it so quick, but it all ended well.  :)
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Post by: red98 on 02 January 2023, 03:01:40 pm
Happy new year foccers  :thumbup ....only one way to start a new year. A ride on the fazer. Yesterday I took the mighty thou down to Hartley Whitney for the annual classic car meet.a good turn out and plenty of chatting about all things automotive. Just under 100 miles for the day .
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Post by: red98 on 02 January 2023, 03:02:47 pm
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Post by: robbo on 02 January 2023, 06:58:00 pm
Well done for getting out, and Happy New Year Mr.Red.  I’m still battling with project bathroom, and haven’t been able to get out since early December. Too old for this diy lark, especially as everything so far has been problematic. Would much rather be riding my bike.
Some nice pics you’ve posted, especially the proper rods :thumbup
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Post by: red98 on 02 January 2023, 09:11:41 pm
Hi Robbo...In the same boat. Too much DIY..living room,Hall,Landing,Bathroom and then a new kitchen. On top of that the roof needs replacing and we need new windows. need to get these done before i retire  :thumbup ..Important to get out when we can. New years day ride was the first ride since November loved every mile of it, The meet was good not only for the cars but also the people. Lots of chatting  :rolleyes


Have to get the LOFO`s back together again  ;)
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Post by: red98 on 15 January 2023, 08:41:33 pm
Took advantage of the un-seasonal weather and went on a 82 mile breakfast run on the mighty thou to the "shack cafe" on the A30 at Hook.bit run down but its clean and the foods good. A good ride especially at this time of year  :thumbup
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Post by: red98 on 15 January 2023, 08:42:49 pm
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Post by: robbo on 16 January 2023, 09:52:51 am
Nice day to be out Mr.Red. The Shack must be one of the most difficult cafes to ride past, as the ever present aroma of bacon being cooked, is very hard to dismiss. Mighty thou’s :thumbup  looking good.
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Post by: red98 on 16 January 2023, 02:25:40 pm
yes, propper greasy spoon...Zoom in on the piccies of the mighty thou...Needs a good wash and polish  :eek :eek :eek


Your thoughts MR ROBBO. looking at a 03 VFR 800 on Saturday. low mileage at 8000. £3000....ever riden one ? good replacement for the mighty thou ?
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Post by: Trebus on 16 January 2023, 05:34:56 pm
yes, propper greasy spoon...Zoom in on the piccies of the mighty thou...Needs a good wash and polish  :eek :eek :eek


Your thoughts MR ROBBO. looking at a 03 VFR 800 on Saturday. low mileage at 8000. £3000....ever riden one ? good replacement for the mighty thou ?

VFR800 pre vtec are a nice machine but expect it to feel a little asthmatic compared with the thou. Low mileage so likely not had the exhaust sorted (rotting collector boxes although I have a feeling they may have changed to stainless on later ones). Also reg / rec charging issues are common. More weight on the wrists than with a Fazer for sure.
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Post by: Texan67 on 16 January 2023, 07:55:55 pm
Santa Claus dropped off a late present today. I'm not a great photographer but they're anodized, not painted and look very nice.


(https://i.postimg.cc/W3dKtzVW/oz2.jpg)

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Post by: robbo on 16 January 2023, 08:06:29 pm
Santa Claus dropped off a late present today. I'm not a great photographer but they're anodized, not painted and look very nice.


(https://i.postimg.cc/W3dKtzVW/oz2.jpg)

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Sweet :thumbup
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Post by: robbo on 16 January 2023, 08:14:57 pm
yes, propper greasy spoon...Zoom in on the piccies of the mighty thou...Needs a good wash and polish  :eek :eek :eek


Your thoughts MR ROBBO. looking at a 03 VFR 800 on Saturday. low mileage at 8000. £3000....ever riden one ? good replacement for the mighty thou ?
Don’t have any personal experience of viffers. Pals have had them, sound good, smooth but a bit unexciting, has always been the general consensus. One point to possibly consider is ULEZ compliancy. The mighty thou does comply providing you get a CoC from Yamaha. Wouldn’t know about the Honda though.
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Post by: red98 on 24 January 2023, 08:00:14 pm
Looked at the VFR on Saturday...Trebus and Robbo thanks for your replies. both spot on. At 8000 miles i was expecting an as new bike with only summer use.No...lots of pitting on the swing arm and heel plates. downpipes needed a bit of attention and guessing the collector box the same. ASs Trebus mentioned bars are lower and further away putting more weight on your wrists. Did feel reasonbly comfortable though but dont think i could do big mileage days on it though. nice Honda paniers on it bit wide but great for touring...Bit undecided. Wont match the mighty thou in a lot of ways.Think i`ll go and have another look.
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Post by: Trebus on 25 January 2023, 10:43:47 am
I’ve had a few VFRs, probably preferred the later 750 over the 800 but not much in it. The bars can be sorted, I had small risers which helped but helibars and LSL straight var conversions were also available https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/195540016309?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=tWTqQr6SSOO&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=6r2EIYEFTdS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/195540016309?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=tWTqQr6SSOO&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=6r2EIYEFTdS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY)

They’re definitely a well put together bike, mileage isn’t really a problem for them so I’d go for the best cosmetic condition with fairings etc. Suspension is better as standard than a thou so no huge money to spend there assuming shock is OK. Brakes are a bit more complicated to service with the linked system but no major drama. Just remembered, some had issues with the clocks internal PCB due to corrosion. Normally fixable with a  wire track and some lacquer.
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Post by: robbo on 25 January 2023, 01:06:33 pm
Mr.Red, you have a real dilemma in trying to choose a Fazer replacement that will tick all the boxes that the Yamaha does, without starting to spend serious money.  A Tracer 900GT no doubt comes close but is in a different price point. If it was me, I’d look out for another thou with low mileage. Admittedly it might be a bit expensive for a 17+ year old bike, as they are desirable, but you’d know exactly what you’re getting, and have a world of experience and knowledge of them.
Personally I’ll have to start thinking of something lighter, as dread it going over with all my camping gear, when pushing it about. When my diy project is finished I’ll start looking, maybe something like a T7 Tenere, but have never ridden one.
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Post by: red98 on 05 February 2023, 09:08:44 am
Hi Trebus.Thanks for the feedback especially the link to the bar risers that was my bigest gripe with the bike. Bike is for sale at a local dealer so probably less room for a bit of haggling.to pay for the risers. Not been back yet but maybe this saturday.
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Post by: red98 on 05 February 2023, 09:10:05 am
Mr.Red, you have a real dilemma in trying to choose a Fazer replacement that will tick all the boxes that the Yamaha does, without starting to spend serious money.  A Tracer 900GT no doubt comes close but is in a different price point. If it was me, I’d look out for another thou with low mileage. Admittedly it might be a bit expensive for a 17+ year old bike, as they are desirable, but you’d know exactly what you’re getting, and have a world of experience and knowledge of them.
Personally I’ll have to start thinking of something lighter, as dread it going over with all my camping gear, when pushing it about. When my diy project is finished I’ll start looking, maybe something like a T7 Tenere, but have never ridden one.


Morning Mr Robbo...Been looking for a while and indeed its hard to match let alone improve on the FAZER THOU. Not sure if i will sell the thou when the new bike comes along so not looking for another. I thought the VFR would be a good solution as iam looking for something that fits between the thou and my 600. Looked at the FZ8 but just not for me and probably no better than my Boxeye 600...Thou`s going extreamly well at the moment running super smooth and fitting new tyres late last year has inproved it further so iam in no rush but as the season gets closer i can see prices rising so need to get a wriggle on if iam to get a bargain...
Sat here typing this in my eastly facing front room i can see blue sky and sun...time to stop typing and start riding  :)
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Post by: robbo on 05 February 2023, 07:30:41 pm
Excellent Mr.Red. Was out for a whizz today on the Triumph. Fazers still hibernating, no doubt until April. :)
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Post by: StreetFzr on 13 February 2023, 03:41:38 pm
Greased chain and centre stand and gave it a wash to get all the road salt off it, ready to get covered again tomorrow!!!
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Post by: red98 on 19 February 2023, 09:48:29 pm
Took a ride too" Suunday biker afternoon at Amici coffee" at Sandy Bedfordshire. A cup of tea and a wander round the car park. 120 miles for the day all in bright sunshine.
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Post by: red98 on 19 February 2023, 09:50:12 pm
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Post by: robbo on 20 February 2023, 07:58:19 am
Nice pics Mr.Red, especially the GPZ :thumbup
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Post by: Cagey_Thoughts on 07 March 2023, 10:43:25 am
Today... not a lot... It's actually snowing in the Dordogne :'( :'( :'( ... but I did manage to get out last week...  :D :D :D  (http://https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipNcpAAbC-SNTcgfw4Cp8XeZoUZ64opg1SC-kdis/photo/AF1QipMDNCdnaXqnZ7ngxkN1FF2bEal_ut7H-zID3QDr)(http://https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipNcpAAbC-SNTcgfw4Cp8XeZoUZ64opg1SC-kdis/photo/AF1QipN48bvRo3wHezou4mxhZqtgFny9mNJZNR7qVS3W)  (don't know whether the pics loaded???).
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Post by: robbo on 07 March 2023, 06:49:00 pm
Took the rear wheel out this afternoon. Getting re-powder coated tomorrow after my tyre fitters apprentice damaged the finish. Tyre company is paying for the work, but isn’t cheap  :eek as bearings will need renewing as part of the process.
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Post by: noggythenog on 26 March 2023, 04:11:14 am
Standards are slipping...


what's this, the new what bike should "red" get next thread  :hijack


some folk are just plain indecisive  :b :b :b :b :b :b :b :b :b


Red one of course, they are fastest! Red Yamahas especially.....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: red98 on 26 March 2023, 10:35:26 am
Morning NOGGY...Good to see you posting  :thumbup ...And of course you are right....Red bikes are fastest...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 26 March 2023, 08:55:18 pm
Long time no nog  :thumbup Yes there is a shade of red that is the fastest Fazer -- its very dark red - almost black you might say - in fact it IS BLACK  8) :D
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 27 March 2023, 10:45:50 am
You have been quite for a long time Noggy. Were you in long hibernation or did you go to the dark side and buy an electric bike  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 27 March 2023, 06:59:00 pm
Refitted my newly powder coated and freshly tyred rear wheel. Next job will be a valve clearance check, just waiting for the oil pump gasket to arrive before I start. Ran the engine for the first time since October, all good, started sweet as a nut. Hopefully valve tolerances will be in spec., then just an exup service to do, slap some tax on for April, then head off for Le Mans the weekend after Easter for the 24 hour endurance.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 02 April 2023, 09:36:48 pm
Turned over 97000 miles on the 600 today while out for a wander around South West Cork. Rolled it out of the shop in Nov 2003 with 1 mile on it
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 06 April 2023, 05:15:39 pm
Well, after having a nightmare of a time trying to replace the rear disc and a bolt refusing to move, I've finally got it out, put the new disc on, changed the chain and sprockets and went out for a little pootle around the block today to make sure everything is working fine so I can ride down to North Devon tomorrow to catch some waves :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: noggythenog on 09 April 2023, 09:41:52 pm
You have been quite for a long time Noggy. Were you in long hibernation or did you go to the dark side and buy an electric bike  :lol


I got old.........i'll never be that old though........ :lol


Up visiting the homeland the other day and spotted an american trying to rock a kilt.........the cheapest tea towel looking bit of scabby cloth i'd ever seen................i bet he rides an electric bike....or a segway......a black one  :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 12 April 2023, 12:25:54 am
Well, after all the hassles I had with replacing the rear brake disc and after installing the new chain and sprockets, my FZ6 sailed through its MOT today with a clean bill of health for another year :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 12 April 2023, 08:00:46 pm
Bolted on the pannier frames and got the camping gear loaded on. Early(02:40am) start tomorrow, headed for Le Mans for this weekends 24 hour endurance. Got yet another new tent to try out along with a ridiculously expensive airmat. Let’s hope it’s been money well spent as Fridays weather forecast is wet, to say the least. Recently read that Chris Walker is riding for the only all Brit team ADSS 97. I’ll be rooting for Yart Yamaha.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: notsofast on 12 April 2023, 09:05:57 pm
First blast of the year in the sunshine this afternoon - Pretty good but still a lot of grit on some of the back roads to spoil the fun.  Bike ran perfectly after its hibernation but now the l/h fork seal is weeping.  Ordered up replacements and a seal driver.  I am away over the weekend but will get it changed out next week.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 13 April 2023, 04:56:23 pm
now the l/h fork seal is weeping.  Ordered up replacements and a seal driver. 


Before you do that, have you checked that there might just be a bit of crud caught under the seal?

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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: notsofast on 13 April 2023, 08:18:38 pm
now the l/h fork seal is weeping.  Ordered up replacements and a seal driver. 

Before you do that, have you checked that there might just be a bit of crud caught under the seal?



Yup - Run a piece of thin plastic up the inside of the seal.  It seemed very easy to get past the lip so I think the seal is worn anyway.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: notsofast on 22 April 2023, 08:36:56 pm
now the l/h fork seal is weeping.  Ordered up replacements and a seal driver. 

Before you do that, have you checked that there might just be a bit of crud caught under the seal?



Yup - Run a piece of thin plastic up the inside of the seal.  It seemed very easy to get past the lip so I think the seal is worn anyway.


So I received the new fork seals, seal driver and headstock stand over the last week but as the good weather was forecast to break, I decided to go for a blast this afternoon instead.  It was a great run on some fun roads in the sunshine.  The previously weeping fork seal stanchion remained bone dry which was good news but I was struggling with "enthustiastic" cornering and kept on feeling the front very vague as if under inflated (which it is not) but flighty at greater corner speeds.  I initially put it down to the remaining salt and winter debris however, on inspection the right hand side of the front Angel GT is below the wear indicators - near bald on a line probably where the softer compound starts.  The profile is uneven also.  Still plenty on the centre and the LH side.  I favour right handers so I guess that makes sense and a lot of the "good" roads up here are resurfaced yearly with tar and chips leaving an extremely abrasive surface whilst providing poor grip levels.  I changed the rear less than 800 miles ago and it still looks great - should not have been so cheap and replaced the pair.....
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 23 April 2023, 09:52:17 am
Parts stripped off in preparation for valve clearance check. WSB on tv now, so will get back out to the garage after racing’s finished. Hopefully no shims will be needed as busy biking weekend coming up, but didn’t want to put it off any longer.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 23 April 2023, 10:38:50 am
Nothing on the bike, but gave the shed a good sweeping out to get rid of all the leaves and other crap that had got in there during the winter, so if I drop bolts or screws etc I'll have better a chance of finding them again!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 24 April 2023, 07:44:44 pm
Valve clearances all in spec :thumbup , so just need to finish reassembly, give the exup a service , then all good for some more fun and frolics. Weather for Yamaha Day looks well iffy at present, so fingers crossed it will be fine for the Mayday Run.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 26 April 2023, 08:12:48 pm
Not today but yesterday. Had a ride out to view the practice flypast for the kings coronation. 100 mile round trip.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 28 April 2023, 06:58:47 pm
All back together. Fresh coolant, exup and front calipers serviced. Doubt if I’ll bother with Yamaha Day at The Ace, as no LOFO interest and journey for me is mind numbingly boring. Hope the forecast improves for the May Day run, although will give Hastings itself a swerve.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 02 May 2023, 09:56:21 am
It was the traditional May Day Run to Hastings yesterday. Despite the sketchy weather forecast there was a good turnout. Although it's a motorcycle event, it brings out quads, Yank cars, in fact anything of interest with wheels and an engine. Unfortunately I saw the aftermath of three bike accidents and hope no one was badly hurt. Possibly this was the first ride of the year for many, and skills could maybe have been a bit rusty.
It was good to catch up with Kitcrazy, who's now back in the Yamaha fold with a very nice Tracer 9 GT, having had daliances in the BMW and Kawasaki camps.
It's definitely worth doing the ride into Hastings at least once for the experience, but the resort gets absolutely rammed with bikes. It's quite a few years now that the group I ride with have opted to make straight for Rye, for a relaxed meal and a chill out.
We were very fortunate with the weather, and only encountered maybe a 5 minute shower around Appledore, certainly not worth stopping to don waterproofs. We were soon at our usual pub stop, before splitting for home. The trip meter showed 153 miles for the day, which together with my trip to Le Mans the other week,meant my new rear tyre has done 1k miles already :eek .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: notsofast on 02 May 2023, 08:07:25 pm
Ordered a replacement front tyre last week and spent the thicker end of 4 hours trying to spoon it into position yesterday evening. First thing this morning, I wrapped it in a tyre warmer to try and make it easier but to no avail and I conceded defeat.  Jumped in the car and took it to a local garage who had it over the rim literally within the minute.  I then tried to balance it on my newly purchased wheel balancer and after 30 minutes, concluded that the balancer shaft was ever so slightly out of true.  Rolled the shaft on a sheet of glass and it had a 1mm bend over its length.  A few pieces of wood and a deft thump with a persuader got it close to true hence a reasonable balance thereafter....
Hopefully get it scrubbed in over the next day or so weather dependent.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 05 May 2023, 09:01:42 pm
I'm going to be taking my Driving Test soon, so I went out on the FZ6 to check out some of the local routes and spot any odd junctions or weird changes of speed limits etc and racked up 80 miles checking out five of them.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazerscotty on 06 May 2023, 11:46:25 am
Took it for it's MOT - passed.
(Has anyone had a failure on a Gen 1 Thou - ever?)



Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 06 May 2023, 05:58:47 pm
One look and you can tell the bike's well cared for, and a fast red one to boot :lol .
Last Thursday was the last dry day in the south for a while, so took the opportunity for a whizz up to TTT Motorcycles at Sudbury in Suffolk. I've done a few ride outs to this general area in recent years, so knew where the good B roads were. However, a few miles short of Thaxted, the road was closed for resurfacing, the diversion being single track lanes, which made for an interesting 20 minutes or so, before we got back on tarmac proper.
It's quite a set up at TTT's, which has a large unit, with clothing,helmets,oils etc displayed along the perimeter walls. The rest of the space occupied by mainly classic Japanese and British bikes, with a cafe area with a varied menu in one corner. The bike prices were a little eyewatering, but I suppose that's what the market dictates for a rideaway classic.
After a spot of lunch we headed homeward, stopping off at Finchingfield, which is a very pretty "chocolate box" village, for a few shandies and general chill out. Petrol stations in this area are pretty thin on the ground, and my pal on his MT10SP was getting quite anxious when the filling station I'd aimed for, was shut. However he now knows, when we got to the Shell station at Ongar, that the MT will do at least 116 miles on a tankfull....just. The M25 at Brentwood was rammed, causing us to filter all the way to the Dartford Bridge. The delay caused me to get caught in a shower about 10 miles from home. A good day out clocking up only 156 miles which felt like more with the diversion and M25 grief taken into account. I'd recommend a visit to TTT's for anyone in that general neck of the woods, that fancies a bike ride.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 06 May 2023, 11:01:55 pm
Well thanks to the  :faz it seems that I was one of the very few who saw at least in most part what the kings flyover would of looked like.
Long live king - :faz :smokin
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 17 May 2023, 02:32:13 pm
New rear tyre fitted. A nice ride in the sun to Llandudno, via Ruthin, Denbigh, St Asaph. Betws yn Rhos, Colwyn Bay, Rhos on Sea. A coffee at Coast Cafe then back. Just over 100 miles.  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 23 May 2023, 03:05:48 pm
A ride to Lakeside Cafe, Tanygrisiau, Blaenau Ffestiniog, via Ruthin, Cerrig, Fron Goch, Llyn Celyn. 130 miles round trip. Quite a few bikers out and several at the cafe. Quiet roads.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 24 May 2023, 08:38:26 am
Shorty clutch levers are working overtime now :lol . Glad you’re getting out and about, racking up some miles :thumbup .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 24 May 2023, 09:43:28 am
Thanks robbo. The shorty levers have given me a new lease of life.  :D I'm enjoying riding more than ever !
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: notsofast on 05 June 2023, 03:07:53 pm
Had a fantastic run on Sunday over a great route but decided not to run it in the reverse direction as the clutch cable began to fray at the lever.  I adjusted it to get me home on a less bendy route.  Swapped out the cable today as I actually had a spare.
More problematic was the leak that had developed from the L/H front caliper.  I have had this bike for a couple of years and the chap I bought it from had changed the caliper pistons and seals just before I bought it.  Stripped out the pads and cleaned up the caliper, leaving it overnight connected to it's hose to see which piston was leaking and it was the inboard smaller one.   The first warning sign (other than the leak) was the fact that all four pistons were in the caliper back to front with the blank end bearing on the pad.  One dust deal had been guillotined with most of it inside the caliper.  Another one was folded over.  The leaking piston seal seemed to be far too large and must have been squeezed into its groove before the piston was forced through it.  Ordered up a new seal kit so should have it sorted for next weekend.
Strange thing was the brakes worked really well (far better than my GSXR) and it took a couple of years and a good few thousand miles before the shoddy work showed up.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: notsofast on 08 June 2023, 09:44:39 am
Replacement caliper seal kit arrived so swapped out the damaged / incorrect seals in the leaking L/H caliper.  Decided that it was a waste of time bleeding the caliper without checking the R/H caliper.  Whilst it wasn't leaking, it was every bit as poor with pistons the wrong way round, 1x sticking large piston and both the small piston dust seals destroyed.  Managed to cobble something almost perfect with the remaining good seals, reassembled with the pistons correctly oriented, bled the brakes and ordered a further full set for next time......have not looked yet but should probably check the rear caliper......
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 08 June 2023, 10:54:29 am
..have not looked yet but should probably check the rear caliper......
AND anything else the moron of a last owner has ever touched   ;)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 12 June 2023, 09:31:33 am
I had planned to do my annual day trip to Cornwall yesterday, but with heavy showers and lightning forecast for Hampshire and westward, I put that off for another time and headed east instead. Essex and Suffolk were due to be bathed in sunshine all day, and the forecast didn't disappoint. One of my non retired pals missed out on the trip to TTT Motorcycle Village the other month due to work commitments, so Sudbury was our destination.


Other than getting stuck behind horseboxes on a few occasions, the ride up was fairly uneventful and completed in good time. I was quite surprised by the number of bikes lined up outside, but was able to get a table in the cafe area. One slight disappointment was the suspension of their normal menu, so that on Sundays it's a flat 10 quid for an all you can eat buffet breakfast, which made scrambled egg on toast a tad expensive.


Quite a few of the classic bikes had been sold since my last visit, so there must be plenty of money about among the classic bike community. After brunch and a stroll around the bikes on offer, it was time to struggle back into leather jackets, and head south to Finchingfield for a few shandies on the village green. This village is quite a biking mecca in this part of northern Essex, and is certainly worth a visit.


The boring bit from Brentwood to the Dartford Crossing on the M25 was fortunately drama free, and rolled onto the drive as rain clouds threatened, with 187 of our lovely English miles on the trip meter.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 12 June 2023, 12:19:26 pm
It don't get much better than that  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 14 June 2023, 02:49:08 pm
Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE rear tyre fitted to ' 1000' then off to Lakeside Cafe, Tanygrisiau, via Ruthin, Cerrig, Fron Goch, Llyn Celyn, Llan Ffestiniog. Very quiet roads. 124 miles.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 14 June 2023, 04:23:51 pm
Nice pics. Excellent tyre choice :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 14 June 2023, 04:40:08 pm
Thanks robbo. :) The old tyre was a Roadtec 01 . Nail through it last week.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: fazersharp on 14 June 2023, 06:30:16 pm
I have the Metzler Sportec M7 RR
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 14 June 2023, 07:47:56 pm
Done 44000 miles on several sets of Roadtec 01’s and SE’s, never had a moment. Either I’m not trying hard enough, or they’re great tyres. Have won MCN and Ride best tyre several times, but then if you’re given a set of tyres for free you are bound to say that, maybe. They are what I’ll be buying for my next set, for sure. :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 26 June 2023, 03:00:19 pm
A ride to Bala from Wrexham. Parked at Llyn Tegid for a while, had a chat with some bikers, then round to my friend's house in Bala for a coffee. Back home via Corwen, Ruthin, Llandegla, Bwlchgwyn. About 80 miles. A pleasant ride, humidity is down.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: unfazed on 26 June 2023, 04:21:15 pm
Was on holidays last week and went for a wander while my wife went swimming. Up the corkscrew hill to Coomanaspic in North Kerry in Ireland and stopped at the top by the sign. A taxi pulled up and 3 American tourists and the driver got out. Driver was explaining about area and one American asks the Taxi driver if  the white animals on the hill were deer and the Taxi Driver trying to keep a straight face while looking at me answers "No love, they're Sheep"  :lol :lol :lol
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 02 July 2023, 03:26:34 pm
A 150 mile round trip from Wrexham to the Hednesford Motorcycle Club and MZ owners club gathering in Hednesford on the '1000'.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 09 July 2023, 01:21:27 pm
The surf forecast for this morning was looking good and, when I checked the webcam I thought "Great, some waves!"

So I jumped on the motorbike, got two yards out of my shed and realised something definitely didn't feel right.

Then I thought "Bugger, a flat tyre..."   

No surfing today :'(
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 10 July 2023, 09:36:47 pm
Got the tyre fixed (bloody panel pin :( ) then rode to a car dealer's to do a test drive (see the Whoever Posts Last thread).

After that, it was a nice day, so I had a quick blast up the Morestead Road, then back down the A272 (to check out what they've done with the Average Speed Check cameras), A32, B2150 and then the run through World's End.

Fun :thumbup

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: FazerSimon on 16 July 2023, 03:35:33 pm
Reached the Arctic Circle!


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Am on the way to The North Cape / Nordkapp in Norway. Have so far travelled via Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and today have reached Finland and the Arctic Circle, which of course necessitates a visit to the kitch Santa's workshop in Rovaniemi, Finland.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: FazerSimon on 19 July 2023, 08:05:25 am
Reached Nordkapp, and was lucky to have perfect conditions of the midnight sun...


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Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Anquetil on 19 July 2023, 02:00:41 pm
A ride to Colwyn Bay / Rhos on Sea and back from Wrexham.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 22 July 2023, 10:06:33 pm
It was my Godson's wedding near Bristol today which involved a 2 hour ride from Portsmouth. and the forecast was for rain... :(

The first hour was ok, but then, just before I got to Membury services, it started to drizzle, so I stopped off to put on the "waterproof" (hah!) gear. Unfortunately, as I'm sure many of you know well, "waterproof" means "water resistant for a while, then you're going to get wet..." and so it was that my trousers ended up soggy and my boots were soaked through.

I did pootle past another Fazer on the motorway and, just for a chuckle, I decided to give the old FOC-U salute but, alas, with no response.

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 24 July 2023, 08:40:55 am
Scott Ergo Pro are the only truly waterproof waterproofs worth considering. Not cheap, but they definitely work. If your boots aren’t goretex, then some cheap boot covers will do the job. Riding in the rain is a chore, but being wet is really miserable especially if you’ve got a long way to go.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 24 July 2023, 10:53:47 am
Scott Ergo Pro are the only truly waterproof waterproofs worth considering. Not cheap, but they definitely work.

£80 for a pair of overtrousers certainly isn't cheap! The main issue I find is where you get water pooling in between your crotch and the tank. I try to keep lifting up to let it drain away, but it doesn't solve the problem entirely :(

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If your boots aren’t goretex, then some cheap boot covers will do the job.

The boots are by TCX and are billed as "waterproof". As far as I recall they had good reviews, but I've had them a few years now.

I looked at covers in the past, but I wasn't sure how safe they are. I can't flat-foot my bike on both sides at the same time and I'd be worried they might slip.

Also even my Gerbing winter gloves eventually get soaked through...

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Riding in the rain is a chore, but being wet is really miserable especially if you’ve got a long way to go.

Believe me, I know. At least it wasn't cold as well, that's *really* not fun...
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 24 July 2023, 04:31:02 pm
No the Scott’s aren’t cheap, but trust me they do work. There’s a group of about 10 of us, and every one to a man has them. When we’re away for a week abroad, and the weather turns nasty, you are on the bike all day and every day usually, and being wet would make the trip a total waste of time. I agree on the Gerbings, they do wet out. I use duck wax to try and enhance their waterproof ness on my heated ones, but if you’re in rain long enough they will leak. Rukka Virium(textile) or Rukka Apollo (the leather equivalent), both of which are goretex, are all I’d wear in persistent rain. Again not cheap, but they do what it says on the tin.
I used to use the boot covers before goretex boots came out with success. Can’t remember the make off hand,but I’ll try and find out, might have been made by Held.
As a last resort, pedal bin liners over your socks is a good “get out of jail” option :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Grahamm on 28 July 2023, 01:32:32 am
Thing is, I don't do that much riding in wet weather.  I'm not a "fair weather biker", but I'll do what I can to avoid rain if at all possible.

Probably if I was doing a lot of riding and couldn't avoid it, I'd consider spending £80 on a set of over trousers as a worthwhile investment.

I use NikWax Glove Proof which works quite well, but it's difficult to be sure you've got every little bit of the gloves and if you give water the slightest opportunity, it'll get in :(

Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 03 August 2023, 06:12:08 am
Just about to leave for Cornwall for the Calstock bike rally. Weather forecast is crap, with 55mph winds on Saturday, have packed extra guy ropes, what could go wrong :lol .
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Don71uk on 04 August 2023, 07:47:05 am
I’m off to a rally, near Chippenham, I’ll look out for your tent on Saturday 😀
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 07 August 2023, 07:18:06 pm
A two minute shower approaching Dartmoor was all the rain we got on Thursday. Friday was a trip to Looe in the sunshine. With a wind warning of 58mph on Saturday I was glad I could get us pitched against a tall hedgerow, which would protect us from the expected NW to Westerly winds. Fortunately the winds didn’t amount to much, maybe being in a valley helped a lot. Sunday was a perfect biking day, with the waterproofs securely packed away and a nice breakfast stop just before Exeter we made good time until going our various ways at Camberley. Plenty of average speed cameras have sprouted up since I was down that way last year. Will be a bit twitchy when the postman delivers over the next few weeks :rolleyes
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Rad on 10 August 2023, 04:48:37 pm
Me, me, me! :)
Fresh oil, filter, and magnetic sump plug. Does it count?
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: notsofast on 10 August 2023, 05:00:39 pm
Had a great time blasting the local(ish) roads today. A little bit busy around Ballater with the Highland games today but plenty good riding had anyway.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 03 September 2023, 12:48:28 am
Oil and filter change earlier, chain adjust and header tank level check. Will start loading on the camping gear over the next few days as leaving early Thursday for the French round of WSB at Magny Cours.
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Post by: notsofast on 04 September 2023, 12:31:29 pm
Robbi - you inspired me. The wife had a long weekend booked in Poitiers for our Anniversary.  Now amended with car hire and a Sunday ticket for WSBK.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 05 September 2023, 08:20:05 pm
Pack some suncream it's going to be hot. One of the last chances to see Rae on the Kawa, as he's on Topraks Yamaha next season. Enjoy :thumbup
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 08 September 2023, 07:43:41 pm
Yesterday up at 02:55, and out of the house by 03:15, Chunnel Tunnel bound. The guys I went to Atagon with two years ago were on their way back from Catalunya. Met up with one of them at Anet for lunch, as he was en route to visit his sister in the Pyrinnes, so he rode through the afternoon to Nevers with me,  where I'm camping. Had to peage the last 45 mins or so as the clock was ticking as I had to set up camp, grab a few beers from the supermarket and rustle up some grub. 455 miles on the old girl yesterday, and took it in her stride despite the ridiculous heat.
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Post by: robbo on 08 September 2023, 07:48:10 pm
Got allocated the no shade pitch......which is nice....not
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: notsofast on 08 September 2023, 09:14:00 pm
That's nasty. Bad enough here in Poitiers in a top floor apartment without air-conditioning.  Picked up the rental car today and will be up early doors Sunday to get across to Magny Cours.  Had a language lesson from a fellow (local) beer drinker last night - It's apparently pronounced Manneeee coorrrr.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 09 September 2023, 05:25:11 pm
Don't get there before 8am as they won't let you in. Had to sit at the gate for 15 mins before the jobsworth would put the key in the lock. The final WSB free practise was at 9am so didn't leave much time to park the bike get changed, then walk to the stands to bag a spot. If you've got access to a brolly, bring it. Another 35° scorchio tomorrow. Enjoy. Local boy Debise is doing well in WSS for GMT94, and Gerloff has shown what the Beemer can do.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: notsofast on 09 September 2023, 07:13:44 pm
No fear of being anything like 8am.  Hopefully make it around 9 or more like 10am.  Talked with the missus about a brolly today but then promptly forgot about it.  Spent today at the coast and it was mid thirties.  When we arrived back this evening in Poitiers it was still showing 39°c......
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Post by: agricola on 13 September 2023, 08:16:12 pm
Trackday at Donington Park. Weather was good. The S2 is a capable, versatile machine, middle of intermediate group
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Post by: unfazed on 14 September 2023, 12:51:50 am
Turned 98000miles today, came out of the shop in 2003 with 000001miles on it
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Post by: robbo on 19 September 2023, 01:42:39 pm
Down at the MOT station by 07:15 this morning to make sure I was first in the queue for the 07:30 opening. The MOT guy seems to get more and more thorough as each year goes by, but the Fazer came through, as I expected, clean as a whistle. Just got to refit my slightly smaller number plate and remove the db killer and normal service will be resumed.
Just over 47k pleasure miles have rolled under her wheels over the last 7 years since I bought her with only a measly 8k showing, and only a failed reg/rec being the only blot in the Fazers otherwise troublefree copybook.
My trip last week to Magny Cours for WSB  accounted for just a few miles short of 1k, and despite the really high 35C+ temperatures, she never missed a beat. I'll have to run her into winter for the first time as it's my only ULEZ compliant transport at present. I just hope I'll be able to keep on top of the cleaning.
Pic taken on one of the poorly signposted "deviations" that seem to be blighting northern France at the moment.
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Post by: b1k3rdude on 21 September 2023, 02:24:16 pm
Paint the bottom of the raditor with some cylinder black, as the original has started flaking off.
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Post by: Grahamm on 21 September 2023, 04:03:11 pm
Paint the bottom of the raditor with some cylinder black, as the original has started flaking off.

I've been meaning to do this on my radiator for a while, is there any particular brand you'd recommend?
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Post by: b1k3rdude on 22 September 2023, 05:33:11 pm
The proper way is to remove the rad from the bike, rub it down, spray with self eatching primer and then finally paint in black etc. In this instance I didnt want to go through that hassel and painted it in situ.

I just went with good old "Granville cylinder black" (Ive had the tin for years). Its says on the tin its can be painted on engine cases/barrels, exhausts, etc. So used a fine brush, let it dry for 24hrs, then on the ride to the shops and back to complete the curing.

- https://www.amazon.co.uk/Granville-0060A-250ml-Paint-Cylinder/dp/B006K9MSWS (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Granville-0060A-250ml-Paint-Cylinder/dp/B006K9MSWS)
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Post by: Grahamm on 22 September 2023, 07:52:17 pm
Thanks for that.

I really need to do my valve checks at some point, as well as a bunch of other stuff, so I might as well bundle the radiator in with the other jobs.
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Post by: Farjo on 22 September 2023, 09:00:57 pm
Today I found my Fazer a new home :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: Gnasher on 23 September 2023, 08:35:34 am
A sad day, I still miss mine :(
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Post by: Farjo on 23 September 2023, 01:13:22 pm
Today I found my Fazer a new home :'( :'( :'(
Who pulled out the next day  :rolleyes  Still must go https://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=27842.0


Thanks Gnasher. Good luck with your sales too  :)
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: robbo on 06 October 2023, 11:12:50 am
Yesterday I took advantage of the last days of our summer for a whizz around my local counties, Surrey,Sussex and Kent. The first task was to check out quite a torturous route from home to the M25, that will get my non compliant car, out of the ULEZ zone with no charge. This will work until another strategically placed camera gets installed, although how long it stays active is another matter.
The plan for the day was to pick up the A22 southbound, for a while, before heading south east to get to the eastern section of the A272, leading to Heathfield and eventually Rye. The destination was Jo’s cafe, halfway along the A259 between Rye and Brenzett.
I had visited this cafe a few months back but it was close to their closing time. I was however impressed by the owners willingness to rustle up some bacon sarnies even though she had closed the kitchen. The full English was the order of the day, and very good it was too.
Saddling up after a chill in the sun outside, we continued our way to Brenzett before turning left towards home, but not before a stop off at one of our favourite pubs at Offham. After just the one, we split to go our respective ways home, my pal west on the A25 and me north, past Brands Hatch on the A20.
All in all a good day, with 158 of our lovely English miles passing under the Fazer’s wheels, hopefully not spoilt by the speed camera van on the Caterham bypass. Only time will tell.
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Post by: b1k3rdude on 22 October 2023, 01:37:16 pm
Today with my fazer, I dropped it on the right hand side trying to turn around on an incline at 2mph.

But as I had the foresight to add frame and axel sliders, the only part of the bike that 'appeared' to have taken ANY damage was the little rubber sleave that goes between the clamp and the end can.
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Post by: returning rider on 26 November 2023, 08:48:12 pm
my adventures today? spray more penetrating oil in whats left of the rusty exhaust studs and ask myself why did I buy this bike!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 04 December 2023, 09:01:17 pm
four or five times a year, I remove the rear footrests and the hugger and wipe off the excess chain oil that has been thrown off during that time. I don't have a gripe with the oil since I've been using for years and still on the same chain and rear sprocket, its just a pain having to do this. I have previously seen the marks on the hugger, but this time I thought Id throw it open for comments as to cause/remedy. The ones on the inside of the hugger look to be created by the rear tyre as there is an edge built up where the tyre would drop off contact. The one on the exterior looks to be caused by contact with the right side tailpipe. I dont really wish to abandon the hugger.
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Post by: agricola on 04 December 2023, 09:03:10 pm
second pic
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Post by: fazersharp on 05 December 2023, 09:44:45 am
Is this the bike you use for ragging around donington ?
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Post by: agricola on 05 December 2023, 01:32:15 pm
Is this the bike you use for ragging around donington ?


Yes
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Post by: fazersharp on 05 December 2023, 04:57:53 pm
Then its probably something to do with extra stresses that track riding puts on it and it may be flexing, does look like its the tyre that has done it. I have a hugger and as the name says it is very close to the tyre but the plastic is quite stiff.
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Post by: agricola on 05 December 2023, 07:49:43 pm
Then its probably something to do with extra stresses that track riding puts on it and it may be flexing, does look like its the tyre that has done it. I have a hugger and as the name says it is very close to the tyre but the plastic is quite stiff.


Yes, interesting too that the contact marks are on the centre right of the hugger, none on the left, and Donny is a very right biased circuit. Puzzling though, since the hugger and the tyre are both mounted on the swinger, I would have expected the relationship between the two to remain constant. The exhaust mark could just be proximity to the pipe, or maybe under hard acceleration the rear suspender compresses and contacts the hugger. A gnats cock on the preload may prevent that.
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Post by: Gnasher on 05 December 2023, 09:38:42 pm
Depending on how much you weigh, you're speed, suspension settings, tyre, pressures etc.  If you're still running a standard rear shock and fork without them being resprung and revalved for track work and you're quick.  The suspension will at points be overwhelmed, the tyre will expand due to the suspension being pushed to its limits.  Either will explain the marks.
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: agricola on 06 December 2023, 06:36:25 pm
Yes, still running standard shock and forks, not resprung or revalved, although I did change the fork oil some time ago for something a little thicker (cant remember the grade) as the front forks were bottoming out in the early days. Road tyre pressures are 33 front 36 rear, adjusted to 32 rear cold on the day. Some tyres have a different profile but mine don't have a centre crest like some. The tyres do get astonishingly hot. I did consider front suspension mods, but I'm not too concerned with breaking lap records, rather just riding as fast as I can given the machine I'm on and the fact its my only bike at this time. (Though that may soon alter as mid noughties R6 and GSXR600 are under serious consideration for trackdays). I just think its a great days fun
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Post by: returning rider on 07 December 2023, 07:58:13 am
well great see a relatively standard fazer can still be a fun track day bike, I think you summed up well the pleasure of getting the most out of your machine, hence why i did not have sports bikes, my talent falls way short of their capabilities!
Title: Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
Post by: Texan67 on 10 December 2023, 06:58:37 pm
I bought these wheels earlier in the year and mounted them over the summer but I've been down for the count with multiple kidney stones. After living in hell they have finally passed haha.


The rear is 6 inches wide and I'm running a 190/55 like a liter bike should have. It did raise the rear and combined with my already raised forks by 12mm the bike tips in lightning fast. I was worried it might be too twitchy and I'd have to set the forks back to flush but it's even better now. I would probably get a fender eliminator but I would need a tire hugger and from what I understand the ones for a 1st gen won't fit a 190. I'm getting a Traxxion AK20 fork cartridge kit after the holidays and then want to try and find some aftermarket rearsets. I do have some braided brake lines I haven't gotten around to installing yet. Then the mods should be about done. God this bike feels so good and I'll never sell it.


I bought them at motowheels on clearance for $2000 and they must have decided they sold them too cheap because right after they raised the price of the front from $700 to $1425. It's actually more expensive than the rear for some reason now. Maybe because it's actually for an R1. As you can see I'm not a great picture taker.


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Post by: agricola on 11 December 2023, 10:31:26 am
Very smart looking machine
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Post by: robbo on 11 December 2023, 04:42:10 pm
Nice :thumbup Kenny Robert’s skunk paint job. Last time I checked, Gilles still do quality rear sets for the Gen 1 Fazer/FZ1. How high have you jacked the rear.
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Post by: unfazed on 12 December 2023, 10:48:05 am
The best US Colour scheme.  :thumbup
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Post by: robbo on 20 January 2024, 08:01:52 pm
Nothing very exciting. Had to use the Fazer to get to Wickes for a few items to finish off project “change all the doors in the house”, as my car isn’t ULEZ compliant. Started on the button after a few months slumber, but won’t make this a habit as cold water washing it, in case of any salt on the road, wasn’t that pleasant in the current temperatures.
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Post by: fazersharp on 21 January 2024, 12:04:56 pm
Nothing very exciting. Had to use the Fazer to get to Wickes for a few items to finish off project “change all the doors in the house”, as my car isn’t ULEZ compliant. Started on the button after a few months slumber, but won’t make this a habit as cold water washing it, in case of any salt on the road, wasn’t that pleasant in the current temperatures.
How id you get the doors on the bike.
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Post by: robbo on 21 January 2024, 09:52:19 pm
Nothing very exciting. Had to use the Fazer to get to Wickes for a few items to finish off project “change all the doors in the house”, as my car isn’t ULEZ compliant. Started on the button after a few months slumber, but won’t make this a habit as cold water washing it, in case of any salt on the road, wasn’t that pleasant in the current temperatures.
How id you get the doors on the bike.
Very good :thumbup . Got the doors a while back when Howdens had an offer. I can get there with the car avoiding ULEZ cameras. However getting to Wickes is another matter. :thumbdown
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Post by: robbo on 11 March 2024, 06:35:36 pm
Changed the fork oil today, was a bit shocked at the price for a litre of Motuls finest, but then again, their engine oil is dear. I usually try and stock up when M&P or Sportsbikeshop have a discount deal on the go. A calliper and exup valve service is planned for tomorrow, then should be good to go for another biking season, and the Triumph can go into hibernation :) .
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Post by: benzimo_ on 18 March 2024, 10:48:53 pm
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
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Post by: fazersharp on 19 March 2024, 11:07:15 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
Eh ?
Never heard anyone doing that on here
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Post by: Grahamm 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 (https://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?board=15.0) so people who have the same model of bike as you are more likely to see it and reply.
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Post by: robbo on 22 March 2024, 09:25:34 am
Brake fluid changed front and back yesterday. Had the usual grief getting the rear bled satisfactorily, but worth the effort as definitely the best rear brake I’ve ever had on a bike. Replacement bleed nipple rubber dust caps should arrive today, so that should be about it for this pre seasons maintenance.