New fzs600 owner saying hi.

[Jimdy04]

Hi all,
Just purchased a fazer 600 "99" plate. Just under 4000 miles on the clock in good nick.
So naturally getting myself in the club as I am hoping to have this beaut for a while and need all the sound advise I can muster.
If and when I encounter problems (hopefully not) I will do as much research I can by myself so not to bother anyone but if I get stuck. Please help.
Looking forward to the banter
Jimmy

[sinto]

Welcome to focland Jimmy, I'm sure you'll find out loads of stuff you never even knew existed
First thing is get a pic of your bike up, sounds a great thing with only 4000 miles on it, mines is a '98 with 24000
Where you from? I'm in sunny Glasgow.
Sinto

[Jimdy04]

Cheers for the reply sinto.
Still trying to figure out all the forum basics,
but I Have managed to stick a pic of my bike up on my profile.
I've bought the bike last week and it's still at the shop at the moe.
The dealer had it up for £2500, when I went to view it I was expecting showroom condition for the price and the mileage but it wasn't. :-(

However I did manage to agree a price for £2140. Which will include a full service, service on the brakes and new pads. Mot. New battery and the passing light fixed. Full months warranty And a full tank of fuel. Happy days.

There is a bit of surface rust on the front of the frame around the exhaust manifold. And the carb inlet rubbers are cracked all way round. But a spray test was carried out and it is fine. I will silicone it all up for now till I get some. The fork dust caps are crazed and there's a bit of pitting on the fork stanchions.

Gunna do a few little touch ups, ie spray exhaust and touch up engine block to bring it up to scratch.
But it's all completely original.

What do you think about the price? Is it fair? Tried my best to keep it as low as poss.

Crikey I've given you my life story. Sorry mush :-/

Btw I'm a southern fairy from Southampton

[sinto]

Posting a pic here's easy....
In the same way you replied to the message in the thread....
Go down a wee bit it says Additional Options, press that and then Add attachment then choose file, that's it, post your pic that way.
Oh that's providing your using a phone, think on computer it's easier
I'm sure you'll find your way round here within days, even though your a southern softie with a Scottish name
There's plenty of guys around willing to help and you'll be more than welcome to join in.
Have a look at anutz posts, think he's done most of the things your looking to do, he'd not even lifted a spanner till he joined, now he's a fully qualified bike mechanic

[taylor]

welcome  jimdy, it sounds like a tidy bike, nice one, I been on here about 3 years and still aint put a picture up, lol, cant figure it out gave up. sunny wales me,

[Jimdy04]

I'm learning life skills already.. You guys are awesome...
Watch this....
Thanks guys

[sinto]

welcome  jimdy, it sounds like a tidy bike, nice one, I been on here about 3 years and still aint put a picture up, lol, cant figure it out gave up. sunny wales me,

See my above help on how to post a pic, it's dead easy, even jimdy has done it before you

[taylor]

I gave up sinto, tried on the lap top for a few hours, gave up.

[sinto]

I'm learning life skills already..
Watch this....

Easy wasn't it?
Looks good jimdy,  hope your getting rid of that tax holder? Who the hell would put that there?
Glad your starting with the slow colour, you can build up to the fast red ones 

[sinto]

I gave up sinto, tried on the lap top for a few hours, gave up.

Just checked full site for you taylor...
It's the exact same process...
Reply to the post and under the text box where your typing.... Add attachments

[Jimdy04]

I'll admit, I did hear that red makes you go faster, but i also heard its the colour that has the most accidents aswell, I'll stick with super slow silver for now haha
Tax disc will be gone too, ill rip it off and sling it in the bushes as I'm doing a steady 25mph in a 30.
Off to bed. Knackered. Cheers for the replies all