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« on: 02 January 2023, 03:01:40 pm »
Happy new year foccers  ....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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« on: 24 December 2022, 05:40:51 pm »
Happy Christmas everyone, If you do get out over the christmas period,Ride safe...
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« on: 22 October 2022, 01:00:55 pm »
Hi darren and welcome to the forum...Lots of help on here from people who know their Fazer`s...Got any pictures of the Fazer ?
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« on: 22 September 2022, 03:33:54 pm »
good solo ride on Monday. Home in High Wycombe down to Loomies for tea and then down to Portsdown for one of Micks 1/2 lb egg bacon burger, Very busy at Micks with a 30 min que for food. Sat and had my lunch whilst taking in the view. Just as i finished things went quiet...2 mins silence...sat there quiet whilst overlooking Portsmouth harbour...
Back on the bike and a ride down to Gosport to explore a couple of Forts. back home via Box hill and then home. 245 miles for the day and the mighty Thou not missing a beat...
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« on: 22 September 2022, 03:19:51 pm »
cut the loom and removed the connector block and soldered back together again, 30 mile test ride and all is good, 12.6 volts when idling, rising to 13.3 when held at 4000 rpm. little bit down compared to the 600 but better than it was. Out with a few mates tomorrow morning for a 160 ish mile ride out. will let you know how things go...
Do you have any pictures to show what you actually did Paul
Hi Midden...Sorry no.I do still have the connector and when i get time will take a piccie and you can see how bad it is. I just snipped the wire`s either side of the block and soldered a new piece in, two joins in each wire. Not ideal i know. Next job will be to source a replacement connector block, De-solder my tempoary repair and do a propper job.
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« on: 19 September 2022, 07:59:16 am »
153 mile test ride yesterday with a few friends. To much amusement from said friends i took my multimeter to keep an eye on things. bike ran perfect throuh out the day. Made the mistake of jumping to conclusions and buying the reg/rec and not checking the easy things first  . But a useful spare to have in the shed. Hopefully one i wont be needing. bikes so good iam off out again today. will pull over at 11.55am for two minutes silence to show my respect to the queen but more important to those family members she leaves behind. Thanks to all that posted replies and helping me solve the problem. Much appreaciated
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« on: 17 September 2022, 10:29:59 pm »
cut the loom and removed the connector block and soldered back together again, 30 mile test ride and all is good, 12.6 volts when idling, rising to 13.3 when held at 4000 rpm. little bit down compared to the 600 but better than it was. Out with a few mates tomorrow morning for a 160 ish mile ride out. will let you know how things go...
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« on: 17 September 2022, 12:40:34 pm »
Hi Robbo. Yes had a look at the Electrex website and iam impressed at what they do so thanks for the info. once i find the fault i will almost certainly fit a new reg/rec in the same way as you have. the connector is definatly a week point in the circuit , Still getting no voltage increase when checked accross the battery. Double checking before i snip the connector off, Iam holding the multimeter connectors with one hand and un-pluging /pluging-in the block connector with the other . The plug is sloppy and comes apart easy even with one hand, Also when pushing together and holding it firm i get an increase in voltage at the battery. So looking good and time to cut the block connector off...What could possibly go wrong...  Going to have a cuppa and make a start...  [size=78%] [/size]
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« on: 17 September 2022, 11:34:05 am »
Good start to the day, Car passed its MOT  ...back home and in the garage following UNFAZED instructions to test the stator. iam getting 14/15 v on tick over rising to 80 v when held at 5000 rpm so looks like my stator is good. next step iam going to by pass the block connector soldering in a loop of 3 wires either side if the block connector...
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« on: 16 September 2022, 06:46:10 am »
UNFAZER, AGRICOLA....Thank you for taking the time to reply thats going to be a huge help. Long day at work today followed by MOT for the car in the morning. If the car passes i will be back on the Fazer Saturday morning Many thanks for your help.
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« on: 14 September 2022, 07:14:05 pm »
REG/REC arrived today along with two new throttle cables i ordered from another ebayer. Straight out too the garage when i got in from work. simple to swap REG/REC two 10mm bolts and one block connector. started the bike with a multimeter across the battery and still no chaarge  ... Time to think...before i stopped on sunday the clocks were dead but a fiddle with various connectors and fuses got them working again and with a push start i was able to get home. i Have checked the alternator with the specs in the haynes manual and they are fine, two reg/rec fitted with same results mabe i have been unlucky but the chances are slim. so iam now thinking its a wireing/connector problem. so as GAZ has already suggested i think i will by pass the dodgy looking connectors under the tank and recheck with the multi meter...Not good with electrics. checking plugs,earths and wiring is just not my thing but with a few days holiday booked next week and currently no bike to use i have no choice [size=78%] [/size]
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« on: 14 September 2022, 06:58:50 pm »
sounds fantastic Robbo. look forward to some piccies
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« on: 14 September 2022, 06:47:26 am »
Hi Robbo. Yes, Was thinking that on the way home on sunday. Would of put my mind at rest a bit. Your idea of taking the fuse out for the headlights was good as well. Didn`t think of that on the day. Lucky i was only 12/15 miles from home.
REG/REC should be here today so will update later.
Have a good ,safe trip today Robbo. Look forward to your report/pictures on your return.
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« on: 12 September 2022, 06:54:43 am »
Hi Gaz...Yes that does halp thank you. will continuity check every connection...Ive used spray contact cleaner and a small paint brush to clean all conectors and they have come up well but as you sayi dont know what else in hiding in the connector...if i find any that are under performing i will cut the offending plug out and solder in a new one...Thanks for the advise.
not the first time ive been bikeless over the last couple of years and i was looking forward to yesterdays ride with a couple of good friends on newer bikes. i do get a bit of stick about getting something newer. but both of my fazers are more than capable of keeping up, And what else is as good as a Fazer.
Roll on Wendesday when hopefully the reg/rec arrives
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« on: 11 September 2022, 10:35:02 pm »
already done b1k3rdude ...Took a chance on a reg/rec on ebay, £27 inc delivery, Should be with me on Wednesday...
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« on: 11 September 2022, 04:06:35 pm »
Hi Robbo, Thanks for your reply. Yes electrex about 15 miles from me on good roads too...Battery charged to 13.4 v and back on the bike. starts easily but drains the battery to 12.6v and dosn`t recover even when holding at 5000 rpm for a couple of minutes.Forgot to mention checked the alternator with Haynes figures and its spot on, a spare i have measures the same so iam still thinking reg/rec...Going to look at a few breakers and see if they have one if not will go to electrex.
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« on: 11 September 2022, 12:11:03 pm »
Had to cut a ride short this morning. lost the clocks and indicators and when i stopped switched off it wouldn`t start again. fine this morning on cold start, stopped for fuel no problem then about 12 miles into the ride i lost rev counter and speedo but fuel gauge still working. bumped it to get it going but not too happy on tick over. open roads home so kept it in a lower gear with the revs up and got home. had a look and battery reads 12.4 volts. start up with a jump from a spare battery and no increase in volts even holding the revs at 5000 rpm. checked all conections, earth on the started motor was fine but the small white connector on top of the battery wasn`t quite pushed all the way home, bit corroded as well, cleaned up and back together now. checked the white connector under the tank and is good. a nice fit and clean. checked the reg/rec connector which was also clean. then removed the infill fairing on the left and checked the two black connector blocks. one of them is a bit corroded but IMO not enough to cause a problem. Cleaned now and back together, Battery on charge at the moment but i obviously have a problem...Iam thinking the rec/reg is not doing its job...Your thoughts please foccers
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« on: 11 September 2022, 11:51:56 am »
test ride this morning and all is good. Clutch is super smooth and light. a lot lighter than friends MT09 and street tripple. is it worth paying extra for genuine yam ? In this case i think it might be but if money was a bit tight i would still go for the pattern cable from wemoto. Had to cut the ride short due to another problem  ...Ill start a different thread for that.[size=78%] [/size] [size=78%]@ Darren...any updates ?[/size] .
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« on: 10 September 2022, 08:52:59 pm »
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« on: 10 September 2022, 08:47:41 pm »
bit slow on this ...i managed to order a 600 cable by mistake, Had to return and order one for the thou. camparing the new Yamaha cable with the patern old one there is not much difference, a very good copy. but, the lower half of the yam cable has a plastic sleeve on it, takes the inner cable diameter from 2mm too 2.5 mm. fitted this afternoon, 15mm job. and the clutch action is now smoother and lighter. test ride tomorrow will let you know how it goes...Also fitted a 4 degree advancer so should be a lot smoother pulling away now, looking forward to the test ride.
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« on: 07 September 2022, 06:52:29 am »
hi b1k3rdude.....Nothing special, bit of a rush job really. Got rid of the old flaky paint with a bit of 120 grit sand paper then 2000 wet and dry. no primer but straight on with the plasticote. covers well and just one coat. Will be going back to this during the winter, Wheels out, tyres off , full strip and re-paint. my fzs 1000 is silver so i might do the wheels silver to match, will take more pictures when i do
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« on: 05 September 2022, 10:38:01 pm »
Pictures as promised..sorry no before shots. Possibly a bit too satin. A cheap easy way to smarten up your wheels.
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« 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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« on: 03 September 2022, 10:12:07 pm »
Thats a coincidence DD. spent the affternoon tidying up my wheels. Paint had started peeling in places so as i temp repair i patch painted a few areas.I used satin black plasticote spray paint. not fully dry yet but seams to be a very good match, if i get time tomorrow i`ll take and post a piccie.
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« on: 02 September 2022, 08:24:33 pm »
60 soon and have been saving for my retirement for a few years now, Knowing that i will need them if iam to have a decent retirement. by the time i retire i would of clocked up over 50 years of paying into the system,it annoys me that those who can work but dont will have the same state pension as me. got a couple of private pensions and the workplace pension but not doing as well as they should....and...Whats going to happen to the NHS before we retire. Be very surprised if theres not BIG changes.
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