Nice job . Expect you hope to be finished in time for Mayday, when hopefully the weather bucks up. Going to Le Mans on Thursday for the 24hour. Looking at the current forecast for the early hours, the heated grips will be getting a workout for sure.

Managed to get a couple of hours in the garage/workshop/playroom on Saturday afternoon. Ended up drilling out the snapped stud and fitting a Helicoil. I hate using Easyout's, they can be good when the snapped stud is loose already, (who snaps a loose bolt/screw?) but if the thing is seized or corroded in place, I find that the simple act of using one, forces the remaining stud material outwards onto the thread and nothing happens until the easyout snaps - then you've got two problems!
Anyway, coolant Foo Foo valve sorted and back in position. 

I uploaded a file to the downloads on this, check it here https://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?action=downloads;sa=myfiles;u=889

Thanks for the tips.

What about the needle valve and seat ?
Do these also tend to wear or it's just the o-rings that seal it ?

anybody know if the first generation bmw rr 1000 rear shock fits a 2005 fazer not sure conflicting answers thanks