Hi All,

here we go. I have bought nice 2003 Foxeye. Today I have measured the chain and 10 links are 160mm. The manual says anything over 150mm it is time to do a chain change. Not too bad because I will go for some sprocket tooth change too.

I usually do simple stuff like pads change. But I am lazy and if I can find good Yamaha garage around me for a decent price probably I will avoid the whole chain/sprocket change hassle and pay a mechanic to get dirty.

Found this nice article how to change it, but the guy has lost me on regreasing the bearings. I am lazy and do noot like grease. Not a good combination for a chain change scenario.

http://www.bikesandtravels.com/biker.aspx?ride=379


Do you guys know what would be the time in hours that mechanic will charge for a FSZ600 sprockects and chain change? And how much would be the hourly rate in £££?

Finally if you can recommend me any good garage that you have used around Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Oxfordshire?

thank you

cheers
Val

Hello,

I just bought 2003 Foxeye. Aparently there is a gasket on the front sprocket cover. Do I need to change it each time I remove the cover to deep clean the sprocket and the chain?

If yes where do you buy cheap ones?

cheers
Val

Hi All,

just bought a FZS 600 2003 and can't wait to get my hands on it

I am kind of born again biker have been riding some two strokes like Jawa 350 in the previous century.

Now I am a focer with IL4 LOL

cheers
Val