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« on: 26 October 2017, 09:35:48 am »
It is the bible for fitting to a fzs1000 not a 600. Thanks though thats mike on here who posted it. Also the forks are already fitted having a bastard of a job now with the swingarm conversion and the rear subframe.
Oh right, ok! Plus best of luck with that also then ^ ... Swapping the Swingarm out for a (Supersport) wider one, the rear sprocket will then be out of alignment with the front - how is that compensated, so the chain runs smoothy?
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« on: 26 October 2017, 09:27:23 am »
So Yamaha appear to have spent m/billions on R&D, building a "bike" that integrates the same technology as a Segway, to stay upright on 2 wheels at walking speed? So its going to be electric, that means a technology that could accelerate quicker than a motorcycle with an IC engine! "Super-Superbike" quick. 
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« on: 26 October 2017, 09:04:26 am »
They are used forks from a r6 13s 2009. The work is being carried out by a friend with who has a garden workshop (which i'm helping out the best i can) and learning some bits along the way. He has great contacts as MTC exhuasts(Martin) are going to make me a one of ti system to link up with the can ive gone for. But yes me and the mate are hopefully gonna do it all ourselfs to keep the cost down well aprt from the parts that is.
Have you seen THIS Page? Seems a "Bible" for fitting USD forks on the Fazer... https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/fazer1000/r1-fork-conversion-guide-t3408.html#.WU1PlVG1u2w
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« on: 26 October 2017, 08:59:07 am »
With your other hand (to the one turning the key) have you tried pushing down at the front of the Cap gently (front of the bike side), helps the mechanism to turn more easily?
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« on: 26 October 2017, 08:30:19 am »
Agreed then, for reliability or where you depend on the bike for transport regularly - don't start fitting pods. However if its a project bike, where you can afford to tinker and work on it until there's something "usable", go for it.  I had actually planned to buy the pods then drop the bike off at a Dyno specialist, and pay them to do the job of setting the bike up. 
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« on: 26 October 2017, 08:24:33 am »
Scooter twat slowly tried to overtake me this morning as i was doing a right turn?
Once the bastard made me jump, i put my right hand out right across his lid and he braked, luckily for him.
Then i glimpsed the 'L' plate as he undertook me.
It's not being drummed into people enough on real dangerous moves, even on a CBT.
I'm not blaming anyone in general, but some people need a lot more training on the road to avoid unnecessary shite.
How about the fast food (usually pizza) delivery guys, on the scooters? It would be debatable if they even sat a CBT! Absolutely ZERO consideration for other road vehicles (cars or bikes) or even traffic lights, etc - on off the pavements. "Helping" give motorcyclists a bad image.
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« on: 25 October 2017, 03:41:21 pm »
Castrol Power 1 does come in a really pretty plastic container, i’ll give you that. 
I've been making constant tweeks to my "Service List", with each response. Castrol Power1 it is. Back in 2016 (not that far back) you dropped a few Posts in a Thread about fitting Pod filters. Did you in the end do this - was a "proper method" actually devised, to get the bike running smoothly afterwards... Fit Pods, plus do [THIS] to the Carbs/on the Dyno?? See below. I'd happy throw a handful of Pods on, if the side effects are minimal........... I have a question for anyone who has run pods.
Describe what you mean by not running smoothly?
I ran pods on my old kat and had a engine tuner set them up, they were fine 99 percent of the time but if I cracked the throttle wide open under certain conditions it would hesitate slightly while the slides sorted themselves out. Speaking to the tuner he suggested I rolled the gas on rather that go straight to full throttle and tbh a little practice I was able to keep it just the right side of bogging down without any loss in acceleration
I hope this is the answer as I'm going for bell mouths so could really be asking for trouble if not.
But that's not really good enough is it?
You had them properly tuned yet were still prone to bogging down if you dared to give it a bit of welly, that alone is a good enough reason for me to not bother.
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« on: 25 October 2017, 09:29:54 am »
I remapped (took to a specialist) a SEAT Leon FR (diesel - 170 TD) which gave decent performance gains after the job was done (took it over 200bhp). It was addictive. UNTIL it went in to SEAT for a regular service, then while connecting it to their "computer" they performed an ECU update (to ensure car was up-to-date) and wiped my Remap! I was adamant it was running "slower" after it came out. First ride this morning after fitting the exhaust. Definitely louder, but I wouldn't say its excessive (over the noise of the traffic). Revving, and hard on the throttle, yes, you do hear it much more - also a bit of popping under heavy engine braking. Would say though, that riding off from home at a relatively quiet 7am, it probably did attract some attention from the neighbours! 
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« on: 25 October 2017, 09:07:53 am »
Hi Charlie see a pic of mine below
I didn't do the work I bought it like this however I do believe it is quite simple with most street-fighter kits coming with clamps etc. Wiring would be the only mess on
You don't even need to buy a "streetfighter kit", just take a few measurements of the width of the Forks, towards the top (with front fairing removed). Then look for a suitable Light unit that you like. Ensure it has the necessary mounting points on the sides, for a set of Fork brackets, to secure it in place. Having lost the original fairing, you'll then need somewhere to mount the front indicators. The said fork brackets often have holes for mounting aftermarket indicators too. There's so many ways to do it, start by carefully removing your front fairing (which you could put back on if not happy - or sell, to recoup some funds towards this these modifications), and see what you have behind, plus commence from there... Headlight wiring loom would also likely need tidying up, as it'll be long, to reach through the fairing for the Lights.
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« 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).
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« on: 25 October 2017, 08:21:41 am »
Ironically, people sticking to the right hand lane on the slip road, forcing me to undertake really gets my goat.
That was YOU in the TVR !?
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« on: 24 October 2017, 03:59:27 pm »
OMFG! You da photoshop King !!! That works. It looks a little like the weird sky/outlook we had the other day, with the Red sun. Fantastic job on the edits. Based on this effort put in (plus still a workplace photo), you should get the nod (mission fulfilled), and get to choose the next challenge!
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« on: 24 October 2017, 03:44:03 pm »
Luxury fast cars (driving like they stole it) vs "Boy Racers" = Same thing. The other day it was a TVR - undercutting everyone on the slip road, to get on to the dual carriageway! You see a genuinely fast/expensive car speeding along the dual carriageway or motorway (Porsche / BMW M series / etc), undercutting, swerving around other cars, generally anti-social / wreckless speeding. YET society tolerates them because " wow - they are driving an expensive sports car - its meant to be driven fast - that guy is cool !" ..... however in my eyes, still a menace on the roads - still a threat to our safety - no different to the 'boy racer' driving the same way in his loud, souped up... [insert typical cars here]. The fast car is usually being driven by a mid-life crisis (young/old) gentleman, trying to re-live his youth. But the shell the cager sit's in shouldn't give him immunity/an excuse to drive like he's just come off the set of 2Fast2Furious!  [/RANT over]
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« on: 24 October 2017, 03:14:23 pm »
To now, the focus has been on the clothing. Have you considered the Bike?
Being relatively new (?) its probably already stacked with gadgets, heated grips / appropriate Tyres - although May, it shouldn't be too extreme, however could still be wet.
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« on: 24 October 2017, 12:42:31 pm »
I've come unstuck !
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« on: 24 October 2017, 11:55:42 am »
Fixed Flickr (browser issue - Firefox worked while the others didn't). Piccy now added to opening Post.
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« on: 24 October 2017, 10:40:32 am »
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PS) If the bike is new to you, then had anyone yet mentioned the front sprocket nut epic?
During the summer just gone, at one point the bike developed a click/clunk kind of sound when pulling away, from stand still, that increased in speed as I speeded up. But then disappeared around 30+mph. This sound no longer occurs. I did however remove the Sprocket cover and check the sprocket for fitment - was secure, as well as the bolt. Did clean out all the crud that was caked up in there, probably over the years! Sprocket and chain look fine, not worn. Will put on a new extended width Bolt, on the front sprocket, when its time for a new Chain.
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« on: 24 October 2017, 10:31:17 am »
Thank you both for your very comprehensive feedback. All your additional Tips have been noted. K&N appears the unanimous preference here. About £45 for that one (YA-6098) - although should last a lifetime, being washable/re-usable! CR8E are the 'standard' plug I understand, any advantage going for the more expensive NGK Iridium range (CR8EIX)? Also, is there a reason for going semi-synthetic over fully synthetic - due to the age of the FZS, is the Semi more suitable? (with a previous sports bike, smi was preferred too, as fully synthetic, being thinner, increased a risk of it leaking out of various parts!). Might as well look into the coolant flush too, to complete the job (also as mentioned). Will be sweet then, come next summer (although feels a very long way off having just come out of one). If you dropped in new brake pads, shouldn't the Discs also be replaced - as they tend to "bed in" together?
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« on: 24 October 2017, 10:17:26 am »
Railway.
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« on: 24 October 2017, 09:35:30 am »
That looks a Retro / Timeless photo, with the faired Fazer on the left and quite retro building to the right. Plus looking quite deserted, no-one else around. Convert photo to Black & White, with a little Sepia, in Photoshop, plus erase out the Vauxhall !  ...
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« on: 24 October 2017, 09:26:45 am »
Very impressive.
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« on: 24 October 2017, 08:26:13 am »
Work on a "secure" site - No photography aloud. Counts me out... @ Val - Is Flickr still working well for you? I've been trying to link to my Photos from there, but the BBCode options have completely disappeared.  Only seeing Share via email etc, which doesn't give you the .jpg link, just a link to your Photostream. I've tried browsing the site using "Desktop", plus also couple of different browsers, doesn't help.
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« on: 23 October 2017, 02:49:45 pm »
Rose
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« on: 23 October 2017, 02:36:14 pm »
and might aswell give your coolant/antifreeze a good flush through aswell as so many people forget to do it regularly enough
but dont use evans waterless coolant - its bullshit and ridiculously expensive
Thank you for this - very good points. ^ Noted. Will add it to my Service list. Since buying the bike, have been using funds for Mods, its time to get down to the actual maintenance side. Have only owned the bike for about 3 months, but would also be peace of mind.
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« on: 23 October 2017, 01:30:52 pm »
Looking to pickup all the Service items, to give the Fazer a well earned treat. Are there preferred Service items to look for, which are known to work extremely well in the FZS Fazer ? For example - will I see better gains (engine responsiveness / efficiency) running a K&N Air filter, over a regular (much cheaper) filter? Also Spark plugs and Oil - anything that stands out? Thanks in advance.
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