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FZS600 Fazer / Re: Luggage rack Mk1 V Mk2
« on: 06 April 2013, 12:38:59 am »
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: Luggage rack Mk1 V Mk2« on: 06 April 2013, 12:38:59 am »
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: eBay Part Clarification« on: 05 April 2013, 08:02:46 pm »
There's one on Ebay off an '03, but you'd need to find out if it fits the whole range for sure?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOOK-GENUINE-YAMAHA-FZS600-FAZER-FZS-600-2003-REAR-UNDERTRAY-FREE-UK-POST-/130882721859?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item1e7937d843 9403
FZS600 Fazer / Re: Oh shite....« on: 05 April 2013, 07:59:58 pm »
"..... You still need to make sure your bike is in some way in order, anyway....."
Like the above you mean? Having parts falling off your bike is the kind of thing you expect to see on Laurel & Hardy! 9404
FZS600 Fazer / Re: Coolant Flush and Replace« on: 05 April 2013, 07:54:28 pm »Yeah that's right, there's a coolant drain bolt on the water pump on the bottom left side of the bike, take that out, take the cap off the radiator so it runs out quicker then just flush through with tap water (distilled is even better if you have it handy but not necessary)....then just fill with fresh coolant Flushing with distilled water.......how very posh 9406
FZS600 Fazer / Re: Oh shite....« on: 05 April 2013, 01:55:20 pm »
You know what you need over there..........M.O.T's
They can be a pain sometimes but they do tend to keep you on your toes with looking after your bike, and it's for your own benefit in reality. I wouldn't have gone near a bike with an exhaust flapping about to be honest, although i doubt i'd have got very far in London without being nicked anyway 9407
FZS600 Fazer / Re: Why do people do this!!!!!« on: 05 April 2013, 11:59:48 am »Had some pretty strong winds here a couple of months and thankfully my bike didn't go over but I was unsure a few times - figured I was just being paranoid, but now I'm thinking I was just lucky! Oooooooohhhhhhh........ 9408
FZS600 Fazer / Re: how long should chain and sprockets last ?« on: 04 April 2013, 10:58:17 pm »
I just changed mine after 4 years, with all year round riding, which in this country is either wet, cold or just shit weather.
It's all about the maintenance and how well it's looked after rather than mileage. From experience it's normally tight links that tend to go first on a chain. I'm presuming you have the original chain on? As long as you're not feeling any lumpiness at all then you should be okay, but as soon as it starts it will get worse very quickly. I'd be more concerned about checking out the front sprocket nut if you're going on a long journey though, and personally i would want to change the whole lot while you're at it if you say the front sprocket looks worn, along with the modded wider 12mm nut just for peace of mind. 9410
FZS600 Fazer / Re: Why do people do this!!!!!« on: 04 April 2013, 05:09:00 pm »
Well if it has been blown over then maybe it'd be worth putting the bike on the side stand but facing in to the direction of the wind.
It may look a bit out of place but if it prevents it happening again then it'll be worth it. Or is that concrete a large step? I can't tell for sure from the photo'? 9411
FZS600 Fazer / Re: Fuel light« on: 04 April 2013, 04:46:19 pm »Cheers guys. I've had a look under the tank and nowt seems loose. Next time I run it down I'll chuck a couple of litres in a can and take it with, peace of mind like. Much as I love my new bike I REALLY don't fancy shoving it miles up the A59... Says 02/03 in his profile. 9412
FZS600 Fazer / Re: Why do people do this!!!!!« on: 04 April 2013, 01:57:02 pm »Sorry to see that happen to your pride and joy but a couple of observations.... Have you been a CSI for long? 9413
FZS600 Fazer / Re: Why do people do this!!!!!« on: 04 April 2013, 01:01:43 pm »
Highly unlikely i reckon, if the wind was strong enough to blow it over on that side then i i'd have thought the bins would've been half way down the road as well. It's not exactly a lightweight bike is it.
Centre stand too, nah, i don't buy that excuse! 9414
FZS600 Fazer / Re: always hard to start« on: 04 April 2013, 10:11:59 am »
Just a daft one, but if the tank was lifted to do soldering the majority of people would turn the fuel tap off.
It has been switched back on fully hasn't it? Although i s'pose the fuel pump would try and compensate and tick like crazy? 9415
FZS600 Fazer / Re: Head race bearings« on: 04 April 2013, 12:52:16 am »How big a job is it to change them? Mine were an advisory on the MOT... Horrible, to be honest...... 9418
FZS600 Fazer / Re: always hard to start« on: 03 April 2013, 04:49:57 pm »
It does sound a bit messy admittedly
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: Horrible final drive clunking« on: 03 April 2013, 12:37:02 pm »I had the same problem last week and it turned out to be a tight spot in the chain, Im fitting a new chain and cogs tomorrow so ill tell you how it goes I suddenly had 2 links seize up on my chain, even though i cleaned and lubed it regularly, i think the bad weather and salt just takes it's toll over time. Had a nice new chain and sprockets fitted yesterday, now it feels sweeeeet 9420
FZS600 Fazer / Re: always hard to start« on: 03 April 2013, 12:24:12 pm »That sort of voltage drop while thumbing the starter is to be expected. I don't think that, or the fact that you are having to run the starter for a long time before the engine fires, indicates a duff battery. Quite the opposite in fact. He's touching 9 volts and you don't think there's a battery issue at all ??? 9421
FZS600 Fazer / Re: Horrible final drive clunking« on: 03 April 2013, 10:42:47 am »
Look at the actual chain as well for links that don't appear to be as horizontal as the others, you may have seized/rusted links.
They tend to sit at a slight angle, and will make the chain a bit lumpy which will be felt through the left foot peg. Maybe worth laying off the power band until you sort this problem out! 9422
FZS600 Fazer / Re: always hard to start« on: 03 April 2013, 08:44:10 am »Isn't it not sparking because the amperage/voltage is too low? How would a push start help? Just because the starter motor wouldn't have to turn? It will bump start with a flat battery, and quite easily too with these bikes. I'd guess a good battery with no load should read at least around the 12.8 volts mark, and when charging with engine running will go above 14 volts. Cold weather, age and sitting idle without a regular charge can all affect battery life span. 9423
FZS600 Fazer / Re: Fuel light« on: 03 April 2013, 05:52:35 am »
"...The tank on the '01 nominally holds 21L..."
Really? The 00/01 bikes only have a 20 litre tank! I never bother counting, i just fill the thing up, but the 02/03 model has a modified 22 litre tank. (98/99 18 litres) Have a look at this: http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=34.0 9424
FZS600 Fazer / Re: front discs needed« on: 02 April 2013, 08:55:07 pm »
Cheapest half decent ones about that i know of are on Ebay from Sandy Bike Spares.
I've got the wavy type on front and back and they've been absolutely fine. And they're a bit thicker than normal too. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FZS600-FZS-600-FAZER-Front-brake-discs-98-03-W-/140941701635?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item20d0c7b203 9425
FZS600 Fazer / Re: best place to buy service parts online?« on: 02 April 2013, 08:50:14 pm »
Either or, it's more about changing it approximately every 4000 miles.
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