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Beginning to wish I hadn't replaced my brake pads today.
 Has anyone ever repaired the M10 hole in a brake caliper using a helicoil thread insert? I'm scared!  :'( I'm wondering if there's enough meat on the caliper to be drilling & tapping the bottom mount hole.

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Best brake pads?
« on: 06 July 2014, 08:45:59 pm »
I've searched, honestly but couldn't find much on the subject.
 Off to the Nurburgring again in August & front pads are a bit low. Just wanted general opinion regards all round use for best new pads to go for.
 Thanks in advance.

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For Sale & Wanted / Fazer 1000 Gen 1 rear mud guard plastic assembly
« on: 12 March 2014, 08:51:06 pm »
Decided to let this go. Had a few asking about it 18 months or so ago.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331149337841?ssPageName=STRK:MESCX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1554.l2649

 Just remembered, ebay ad isn't live until tea time tomorrow sorry. It's the rear plastic number plate/indicator/light mount.

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Been holding onto these from the bike I broke for spares a few years ago. Front tyre in picture not included. Front discs approx 4.8mm thick, rear is the same. Not warped.  Front wheel, £60.00.  Rear, £40.00
 Can't see me finding the time to post these tbh so collection only from Redditch, Worcestershire.




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General / Network 3 sim in unlocked phone
« on: 03 November 2013, 12:03:53 pm »
As brief as I can be, I have been given a Sony Experia phone, unlocked to any network but my "3" sim card doesn't work in it. Anyone know why this might be before I Have to call in to the "3" shop & deal with the idiots who work there, & they really are idiots.

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Fork cap rubber seal?
« on: 17 May 2013, 05:39:46 am »
Does anyone know if the rubber O ring that seals the top fork cap is available on its own? One of mine seems to have given up & I have fork oil weeping out onto the top yoke.  :(

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General / Refresh page to log on?
« on: 01 August 2012, 10:52:47 am »
I noticed that a lot of people are having to refresh the page in order to log on lately. Me included. I have deleted the old book mark from my tool bar & replaced it with a new one which seems to have sorted things. Just thought I would mention it.  :)

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Circuit repair for clock bulbs?
« on: 21 June 2012, 09:06:03 pm »
Does anyone know if it is possible to repair the connection to the small bulbs inside the clocks? Most of mine do not work & I have replaced all the bulbs. Noticed for the first time last night, nothing lights up on the rev counter side at all & speedo is very dim.

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Off road Fazer 1000 ?
« on: 15 May 2012, 12:35:15 am »
Does anyone have a link to the build of that amazing off road style Fazer thou? Think the guy is Canadian but could be wrong. If you've seen it you will know the one I mean. Can't for the life of me think where I saw it originally but it was bloody impressive & I'm looking for inspiration regarding my remaining spares.
 Thanks in advance.  :)

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Head gasket availability?
« on: 10 April 2012, 11:20:55 pm »
Anyone know where I can buy "just" a head gasket for my gen1 ? Don't fancy buying a whole set if I can avoid.  :eek

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For Sale & Wanted / For sale Rear hugger Gen1 1000
« on: 31 March 2012, 10:30:06 pm »
I think this is a powerbronze hugger but not certain. Maybe someone on here will know?

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Only marks are where it touches the swingarm so not seen.

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 I would like £30 for this + post.

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For Sale & Wanted / Mirror extender blocks (Gen1 1000)
« on: 31 March 2012, 10:19:22 pm »
Been meaning to shift these since last year. Never really got on with them. £20 inc post. Come in original box with instructions.

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For Sale & Wanted / Breaking 2001 Fazer 1000 black 21K
« on: 19 March 2012, 03:30:18 pm »
Selling whole bike minus cylinder head. Might have a buyer for the bottom end, top fairing & tank, will update when I know for sure. Wheels have red spokes with polished rims & brand new road smart 2's fitted. Not decided if I am keeping the tyres yet so forget them for now. I am in Redditch, Worcestershire but can post small stuff. I have 2 seats (1 needs a cover) & 2 rear lights. Thought I would let you people know about it before I start listing stuff on ebay.
Ask on here or by message I don't mind/care.
 Cheers, Graham

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Might be serious.. .
« on: 16 March 2012, 02:03:18 pm »
My Fazer has just broke down on me today. Accelerating hard in 2nd gear, just about to select 3rd when there was a loss of power followed by a tinkling -rattly sound from down below. There seems to be compression still but the starter motor is just spinning over very quickly now as if it's not meshing with the starter cog. Is the small engine cover on the right a window to my cam chain? I am just about to go fetch the bike in my van when I've stopped crying.
 Somebody wish me luck please, I'm having a bad day/week.  :(

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I have just put this on MCN site but not showing yet so thought I would mention it here too.
This bike has been my pride & joy for the last 3 years but since owning the Fazer I'm finding it a bit too "focused" for my needs. I will try to keep this as short as possible but there's a lot to tell about it.
 I have receipts for engine work done by TTS in Silverstone for the sum of £2350.00! The work included new main bearing shells (bike had only done 10K at the time), bigger pistons, K&N filter, Dynojet kit, gas flowed head & 2 exhaust systems. The system fitted is an Akrapovic stainless 4-1 with a shortened carbon end can. I have dyno print out from TTS showing 135bhp at the wheel & 75ft-lbs of torque. It pulls fine at low revs but I would still describe the power delivery as being a bit "all or nothing" compared with the Fazer. The exhaust note needs to be heard in order to fully appreciate it.
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 Bike has now done 34K. It would appear that I have done roughly 8K of those. I have every previous mot certificate to back up mileage. Just put 12 months tax & mot on it last week. I was going to use this & the Fazer this year but can't justify the expense & time required to keep 2 bikes on the road so this one has to go. Not one for getting attached to bikes usually but this has been a really tough decision for me.  :'(
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 It has a Veto + alarm/immobiliser fitted & I have 2 key fobs, both with new batteries. Other extras include crash bungs, carbon frame protectors (rare as hens teeth & probably more expensive!), tinted screen, braided brake hose front & rear, uprated fork springs & mini indicators with white lenses to match the bike. I have recently (last week) stripped, cleaned & balanced the carbs. The bike now runs better than it ever has since I have owned it. Oil & filter was changed last year, I have done less than 200 miles since. plugs were changed last week. Rear tyre has done about 1500 miles, chain & sprockets are like new. I also replaced the regulator/rectifier unit last year.

 There are some very & I mean very minor marks to the bodywork here & there but generally I would describe it as being a very tidy bike, regardless of age. Castrol paint scheme gets plenty of attention out & about.
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 Front tyre tread is a bit low & brake fluid could do with being changed but that's all I can think of on the negative side.
 If anyone is interested they can message me for my contact details on here please. I am in Redditch, Worcestershire. I have advertised it for £1850.00 so that's pretty much what I will take for it. Thanks for taking the time to read all of this. Sorry if it is a bit long winded.

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 I have been tampering with my bike for the last 2 weeks, some good progress, some not so good. One of the many things I "tried" to do was wire in a gear indicator but after several attempts at mounting the sensors I gave up. Managed to blow the headlight fuse whilst I was messing but replaced it & all seemed well. This was last week. Now the bike is complete again, every attempt at switching from side lights to main beam results in dim indicators coming on (all 4 from memory), some dash lights also coming on dimly & a strange beeping/buzzing sound from the clock/dash area.  :( Spent all day on it today as work is slack but it was getting late when I got to this stage so thought I would try you folks for inspiration before I tackle the problem tomorrow.

 Any ideas what I've done peeps?

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For Sale & Wanted / Wanted, Fazer 1000 bottom yoke 2001
« on: 04 March 2012, 11:03:57 pm »
As the title suggests. Mine appears to be bent.

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For Sale & Wanted / WANTED GEN 1 Fazer 1000 fork preload adjuster
« on: 27 February 2012, 10:28:12 pm »
Mine are anodised blue, not sure if they all are? Need to replace damaged one. Will buy a pair if not too expensive. Fank yoooo.

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Tyres??? (sorry)
« on: 26 February 2012, 11:46:52 am »
I'm sure this has been asked many many times before but I thought I would ask again in an attempt to gain some recent feedback.
 I have used the search feature on this forum & the general opinion seems to be the Bridgestone BT023 is favourite. Not bothered about wet grip as I tend to stay home when it rains but decent mileage would be nice. My Continental road attack has squared off after only 2K miles but I will admit to being very heavy handed with the throttle so can't blame the tyre entirely. I have a Sport attack on the front & never had an issue with grip from either. My wheels are due back from powder coating on Wednesday so could do with ordering some sharpish as the chap who is coating them has offered to fit my new tyres if I take them when I collect the wheels.
 Can anyone recommend a good on line supplier of the Bridgestones please?


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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Rear wheel bearing (roller)
« on: 22 February 2012, 11:45:22 am »
As a result of "only wanting to paint my cam cover" I am now in the process of stripping my wheels to be blasted & powder coated. Fine, done a few before but the rear wheel arrangement is new to me. I am guessing I will need to cut/destroy the left hand rear needle bearing assembly in order to remove it so was wondering if anyone can recommend a supplier & rough price for a replacement?
 Found these. Quite a difference in price.

http://www.wemoto.com/bikes/yamaha/fzs_1000_fazer/01-03/picture/rear_wheel_bearing_kit_with_dust_seals_by_all_balls_usa/

http://shop.marksman-ind.com/ya001-rear-wheel-bearing-kit-fazer-fzs-1000-01-05-yzf-r1-98-01-yzf-r699-02-20-p.asp

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Left-Hand-Rear-Wheel-Bearing-Yamaha-FZS1000-Fazer-02-04-/190490741409?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item2c5a220aa1

 I have a local bearing supplier near me but don't rate the chances of them having this this one.

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / I only wanted to paint my cam cover.. .
« on: 21 February 2012, 01:30:12 pm »
 . ..so decided to remove/ditch the AIS pump too, which led to the removal of coils so decided to change plugs whilst there. Then decided my tap & die set was a bit nasty so bought much better quality one to tap a thread in the remaining exhaust stubs. WHAT  A COMPLETE & UTTER PAIN IN THE ASS THAT JOB WAS!!! Did 2 & 3 okay but even they were awkward. Don't have a spanner small enough to fit the square end on my M8 tap so decided to use mole grips for 1 & 4.  :eek This meant I needed as much room to work as possible so decided to remove front wheel & forks. Using mole grips on a tap is not my idea of fun but it wasn't as bad as you might think. It probably took 3X longer to tap 1 & 4 as it did for 2 & 3.  Now I'm looking at getting both wheels powder coated as one is already out & have also removed front engine mount assembly for rubbing down & painting. Whilst the forks are out I might have a look at doing the cheapo spring cut, longer spacer mod too.. .  & the frame itself is looking a bit ropey. Dare I risk a full strip down & powder coat before Mike comes in April.. .  probably not.  :rolleyes

Oh yeah, cam cover turned out nice (baked on very low heat in my kitchen oven for about half an hour) but is putting the rest of the engine to shame now! 

I love my Fazer thou'.  :D

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / R1 gear shift arm mod. Which model?
« on: 04 December 2011, 06:31:07 pm »
Can anyone tell me what year or model R1 I need to buy the gear lever arm from please? I don't suppose they are all the same. Does anyone have one for sale??

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