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Incidentally, another great mod is to uprate and shorten your headlight wiring, and then use relays being tripped by the original wiring to turn the lights on.
Apparently a 10% voltage drop from battery to light can cause as much as 30% reduction in brightness.
I checked my setup out before and after this mod and I was getting just over 11V at the headlight. 3V lost!! It's because the thin, poor quality wiring needs to go from the battery, to the switches on the handlebars, back to the loom and then out to the headlights. And then BACK again!
So I wacked a big fat cable (Slightly smaller than the main battery cables, I wanted headroom for extra lighting!) from the battery (via a 30A Maxi Fuse) to the front fusebox. In there I had 2 relays which, through various routings, mimic the operating of the standard setup, and then carried 2 more not so fat (but still way fatter than standard) cables to the headlights. The relays are operated by the original lighting wiring that comes from the switchgear. But these crappy thin, corroded old wires no longer carry any real power.
Now, the headlights are getting a healthy 13.9V!! QUITE an improvement. So now my Osram Nightbreaker plus bulbs are running at FULL capacity and they are a lot brighter than with stock wiring. And to make sure, I popped on a spotlight between the forks with another nightbreaker in it!
You can see in this video that when it gets totally dark, I can actually see. And this is after I've gotten rid of the HID Projector headlight for EU reasons.
Skip forward to 14:45 if you just want to see the headlights in the dark.
http://youtu.be/5TzYfKdm8SQ
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General / Re: FZS €uro Tour
« on: 22 October 2014, 07:51:10 am »Well I already subscribe as you probably know. ill spread the word on another forum I use for you though if you dont mind Andy?
Thank you kindly Mick, and by all means please do spread the word! I've had many (very gratefully received) comments about how I ought to have more subscribers lately. Which is really good as it shows I must be doing something right! But sadly the numbers don't seem to reflect the sentiment!
Ta!
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General / Re: FZS €uro Tour
« on: 22 October 2014, 07:49:02 am »
Wow Papercutout, That's an epic trip. And you did it with less wind protection than I had! Hat's off to you!
It sounds like my arse was just the same as yours. For stretches of miles at a time i was gripping the tank with my knees and half standing on the pegs to hover my poor arse off the seat! And that was with an inflatable seat cover thingy!
Hope you enjoy(ed) the rest of the episodes. Another new one coming today....
It sounds like my arse was just the same as yours. For stretches of miles at a time i was gripping the tank with my knees and half standing on the pegs to hover my poor arse off the seat! And that was with an inflatable seat cover thingy!
Hope you enjoy(ed) the rest of the episodes. Another new one coming today....
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General / Re: FZS €uro Tour
« on: 21 October 2014, 07:35:14 am »
A very good morning indeed old chap! There is simply never enough time to do the things we want to do!
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General / Re: FZS €uro Tour
« on: 21 October 2014, 03:00:13 am »
Evening all!!
Been a little slack on this, but here are a few more episodes from the summers trip "There and back, via some places"
E3: https://youtu.be/WtQF9JAbW9I
E4: https://youtu.be/ZtrI50sP-sE
E5: https://youtu.be/WjV6kpr9cKQ
E6: https://youtu.be/5TzYfKdm8SQ
And finally...
E7: https://youtu.be/4l5UCT4wLbM
Which brings you up to date.
Plenty more still to come though!
I could really use a few more subscribers, so if you enjoy the work, please do feel free to wear the subscribe and like buttons out!
Cheers folks!
Keep riding safe.
Andy.
Been a little slack on this, but here are a few more episodes from the summers trip "There and back, via some places"
E3: https://youtu.be/WtQF9JAbW9I
E4: https://youtu.be/ZtrI50sP-sE
E5: https://youtu.be/WjV6kpr9cKQ
E6: https://youtu.be/5TzYfKdm8SQ
And finally...
E7: https://youtu.be/4l5UCT4wLbM
Which brings you up to date.
Plenty more still to come though!
I could really use a few more subscribers, so if you enjoy the work, please do feel free to wear the subscribe and like buttons out!
Cheers folks!
Keep riding safe.
Andy.
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For Sale & Wanted / Re: FOR SALE: FZS 600 '01, Black, Full MOT. £900 ("Polly")
« on: 03 September 2014, 08:40:26 pm »
Hi KJ. Sorry, saw your message and have been frantic. I wasn't ignoring you!
Sadly (for both of us) the bike already has a new home.
Cheers.
Sadly (for both of us) the bike already has a new home.
Cheers.
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For Sale & Wanted / Re: FOR SALE: FZS 600 '01, Black, Full MOT. £900 ("Polly")
« on: 31 August 2014, 05:12:31 pm »
Afraid not Paul. That went onto eBay about 10 minutes after fitting the new one!
Sorry.
Sorry.
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For Sale & Wanted / Re: FOR SALE: FZS 600 '01, Black, Full MOT. £900 ("Polly")
« on: 30 August 2014, 11:24:14 pm »
Sorry, thought I'd updated!
It did pass, with flying colours. No advisories at all. The MOT inspector actually commented on good condition and sweetness of the engine. Which is nice!
It did pass, with flying colours. No advisories at all. The MOT inspector actually commented on good condition and sweetness of the engine. Which is nice!
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For Sale & Wanted / Re: FOR SALE: FZS 600 '01, Carbon Black ("Polly")
« on: 30 August 2014, 10:41:48 am »
After a little more background research, now priced at £900.
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For Sale & Wanted / Re: FOR SALE: FZS 600 '01, Carbon Black ("Polly")
« on: 29 August 2014, 04:24:21 pm »
£899 for the seat and I'll throw in the whole bike for free!!
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: FZS600 Project. A Bike Called Polly
« on: 29 August 2014, 03:49:54 pm »
Sadly this topic will be no more as the bike is now up for sale 
If you're interested, check out the post in the FOR SALE section.
http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,14511.0.html
If you're interested, check out the post in the FOR SALE section.
http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,14511.0.html
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For Sale & Wanted / Re: FOR SALE: FZS 600 '01, Carbon Black ("Polly")
« on: 29 August 2014, 03:35:53 pm »
Cheers Mick, but don't worry, the replacement steed is already waiting in the wings back over in Hamburg!
NB. I've dropped the price to £999 on Gumtree.
NB. I've dropped the price to £999 on Gumtree.
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For Sale & Wanted / SOLD - FOR SALE: FZS 600 '01, Black, Full MOT. £900 - SOLD
« on: 29 August 2014, 11:09:50 am »
Hello chaps!
The sad day has arrived. I've admitted defeat and have to sell my beloved Fazer rather than take it to Germany with me.
It's in great nick.
60,000 Miles but it starts on the button EVERY time, with no choke.
Many extras / accessories:
Full MOT (passed with flying colours, no advisories)
Tax 31/12/14
60,000 Miles, but starts on the button EVERY time and runs like new. Has consistently given me 50-60 MPG in ALL conditions.
17 / 46 Gearing for Smoother cruising and better Fuel Economy. (Still pulls like a TRAIN!)
K & N Air filter,
K & N Oil Filter, (Oil was changed 2000 Miles ago.)
Carbon Fibre effect Vinyl wrapped bodywork (looks VERY cool in the sun!).
Carbon Effect Rear Hugger.
Renntech Engine Bars.
Renthal 756 Handlebars.
Heated Grips.
Dark tint, Tall Touring Screen (Ermax, I think).
FZ1 Mirrors (you can ACTUALLY see behind you!)
Luggage rack (Renntech I think).
Fork Mounted Spotlight.
Custom Seat with textured fabric. Great for stopping you sliding around.
Under seat Power point with 2x USB sockets.
Matching Metzeler Z6 Roadtec Tyres (Both about 50% worn).
Original Yamaha End Can in Immaculate condition.
I'll be sad to see it go, but German Beauracracy forces my hand.
Priced at £999 on Gumtree.
But £899 ono. to any of you folks.
It's in Huntingdon Area BTW.
Cheers.
The sad day has arrived. I've admitted defeat and have to sell my beloved Fazer rather than take it to Germany with me.
It's in great nick.
60,000 Miles but it starts on the button EVERY time, with no choke.
Many extras / accessories:
Full MOT (passed with flying colours, no advisories)
Tax 31/12/14
60,000 Miles, but starts on the button EVERY time and runs like new. Has consistently given me 50-60 MPG in ALL conditions.
17 / 46 Gearing for Smoother cruising and better Fuel Economy. (Still pulls like a TRAIN!)
K & N Air filter,
K & N Oil Filter, (Oil was changed 2000 Miles ago.)
Carbon Fibre effect Vinyl wrapped bodywork (looks VERY cool in the sun!).
Carbon Effect Rear Hugger.
Renntech Engine Bars.
Renthal 756 Handlebars.
Heated Grips.
Dark tint, Tall Touring Screen (Ermax, I think).
FZ1 Mirrors (you can ACTUALLY see behind you!)
Luggage rack (Renntech I think).
Fork Mounted Spotlight.
Custom Seat with textured fabric. Great for stopping you sliding around.
Under seat Power point with 2x USB sockets.
Matching Metzeler Z6 Roadtec Tyres (Both about 50% worn).
Original Yamaha End Can in Immaculate condition.
I'll be sad to see it go, but German Beauracracy forces my hand.
Priced at £999 on Gumtree.
But £899 ono. to any of you folks.
It's in Huntingdon Area BTW.
Cheers.
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General / Re: FZS €uro Tour
« on: 23 August 2014, 06:29:54 pm »
Thanks Bill! You're so right. I should have been leaving before the Hamburg folk were even thinking about scratching their arses that morning. Still, you live and you learn...
ANYWAY, here's Episode 2!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGX7OHjPK3Q&feature=youtu.be
Enjoy!!
ANYWAY, here's Episode 2!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGX7OHjPK3Q&feature=youtu.be
Enjoy!!
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General / Re: FZS €uro Tour
« on: 21 August 2014, 10:26:46 pm »
So here it is, the first episode of this series.
I think I am a contender for longest ride on a Fazer 600.
Maybe in the running for sorest arse too!
Enjoy!
€urotour Ep. 1 "The Longest Ride": http://youtu.be/MtNDUEtPW08
I think I am a contender for longest ride on a Fazer 600.
Maybe in the running for sorest arse too!
Enjoy!
€urotour Ep. 1 "The Longest Ride": http://youtu.be/MtNDUEtPW08
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General / Re: FZS €uro Tour
« on: 21 August 2014, 10:25:06 pm »
Thanks again Nick, you are too kind.
Next time I'm in the UK, or you find yourself in northern Germany, it's a date!
Next time I'm in the UK, or you find yourself in northern Germany, it's a date!
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General / Re: FZS €uro Tour
« on: 17 August 2014, 05:37:44 pm »
Thank you all very kindly chaps! Great response so far, better than expected!
In answer to the questions...
Phil, Spain will be featuring about mid way.
Darrsi, cheers for the appreciation, and it I did seriously consider trying the gruff voiceover effect "This summer, one man....."
Rodyork, It'll be more of a series to start with, but no reason why I can't compile an all in one movie version at the end for those who have enough popcorn!
Nick, Thanks a lot! I'm glad there's obvious improvement and I would LOVE the idea of this being the full time job! The Music is indeed mine (cheers Darrsi for the youtube post, good background knowledge there!). And PLEASE do share the trailer where ever and however you feel like!
I'm almost done with episode 1. The longest (by far) ride of my entire life!!
In answer to the questions...
Phil, Spain will be featuring about mid way.
Darrsi, cheers for the appreciation, and it I did seriously consider trying the gruff voiceover effect "This summer, one man....."
Rodyork, It'll be more of a series to start with, but no reason why I can't compile an all in one movie version at the end for those who have enough popcorn!
Nick, Thanks a lot! I'm glad there's obvious improvement and I would LOVE the idea of this being the full time job! The Music is indeed mine (cheers Darrsi for the youtube post, good background knowledge there!). And PLEASE do share the trailer where ever and however you feel like!
I'm almost done with episode 1. The longest (by far) ride of my entire life!!
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General / FZS €uro Tour
« on: 15 August 2014, 10:55:06 pm »
Sooooo....
I went on a little 4000 mile trip on my Fazer this summer. And, as some of you may have become accustomed to, I recorded it with many cameras!
Here's a little taster of what's to come.
http://youtu.be/yC4rty7FJyE
It would be great to get a few more subscribers on the channel, so if you like it, please do feel free to like the video and give me a sub for up to the minute video action!!
Cheers fellows!
I went on a little 4000 mile trip on my Fazer this summer. And, as some of you may have become accustomed to, I recorded it with many cameras!
Here's a little taster of what's to come.
http://youtu.be/yC4rty7FJyE
It would be great to get a few more subscribers on the channel, so if you like it, please do feel free to like the video and give me a sub for up to the minute video action!!
Cheers fellows!
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: How To get your headlight apart...
« on: 15 July 2014, 09:20:36 am »
Cheers chaps!
I hoped that seeing it actually happening might reassure folks that you're not being conned into ruining your lights!
I hoped that seeing it actually happening might reassure folks that you're not being conned into ruining your lights!
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General / Re: Be good wear yer gear
« on: 11 July 2014, 05:53:53 pm »
I see no end of dickheads on massive choppers here in Hamburg that just ride around in shorts, vest and boots. No gloves and usually one of those stupid little piss-pot things.
It's madness.
It's madness.
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General / Re: headlamp beam deflectors
« on: 04 July 2014, 09:27:25 am »
Apparently even the Hi Viz vest requirement has been removed.
But you do now need to have 4 reflective stickers on your helmet.
I'm taking in no less than 9 European countries at the end of this month. I've spent longer looking at all their individual rules than planning the accomodation for the trip!
But you do now need to have 4 reflective stickers on your helmet.
I'm taking in no less than 9 European countries at the end of this month. I've spent longer looking at all their individual rules than planning the accomodation for the trip!
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For Sale & Wanted / FOR SALE: FZS600 Touring screen
« on: 01 July 2014, 11:06:07 am »
It's on Fleaby.de but thought I'd give everyone a heads up.
It's a great screen, but I'm in the city now!
Postage might be a killer for many. But depends how badly you want one!
http://www.ebay.de/itm/271532719205?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
It's a great screen, but I'm in the city now!
Postage might be a killer for many. But depends how badly you want one!
http://www.ebay.de/itm/271532719205?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649