Author Topic: what did you do with your fazer today ? (Read 1604751 times)

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #850 on:** 10 August 2013, 10:10:16 pm »

"The bike will lean better round corners" - are you sure?
Ok, I see it for a one-off trip where you'll be using mostly motorways, but I definitely don't see it improving handling. Plus, you said about your panniers being wider than your bars, yet you're going for a 2 wheel design, "max width"?
Also think Mickvp may be right about where you mount it from, although I also wonder about the strain on the rear wheel spindle with Luke's example. Well, it's all been done before and I guess you'll have researched it thoroughly? I can't say I know a damn thing about it really.

ChristoT · « **Reply #851 on:** 10 August 2013, 10:49:35 pm »

To avoid thread rape, may the trailer discussion continue here!

http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,9335.msg93637.html#msg93637

scubamarkt · « **Reply #852 on:** 10 August 2013, 11:19:44 pm »

Bought it, only done a few miles back from shop but I love it already, big smiles all round.

dickturpin · « **Reply #853 on:** 10 August 2013, 11:28:58 pm »

your first post scubamarkt....welcome to the forum

Anquetil · « **Reply #854 on:** 11 August 2013, 04:21:10 pm »

Yesterday I bought a Shoei Qwest helmet to replace my old FM. I rode to the shop wearing the FM and wore the Qwest on the way home. First impression was that it was very noisy. This afternoon I went out on the Fazer for 25 minutes wearing the Qwest,( and earplugs ), and did various speeds, up to 70 mph, very noisy indeed. I came home and immediately did the same thing with the old FM. I am really pissed off as the FM is much quieter.
I then did the same rides on my XJ 600 with the same results.
I had read some negative comments regarding noise on some sites but had also read some glowing tributes, so unfortunately I bought one. I don't know if I can stand the'jet engine' noise on longer rides,so as I am unemployed I will have to carry on with the old helmet. What a bastard ! £270 down the drain.

Andy FZS · « **Reply #855 on:** 11 August 2013, 04:47:47 pm »

What did I do today.........had a ride up the coast to Bridlington then Whitby and came home more inland via Staxton, Foxholes , Sledmere, Wetwang then home in time to cook a fry up for dinner walked the dog in the afternoon. All in all not a bad day

devilsyam · « **Reply #856 on:** 11 August 2013, 05:19:40 pm »

busy day in the man cave

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #857 on:** 11 August 2013, 07:10:35 pm »

Met up with Slimwilly and friend at Llandovery, good breakfast and then ride up to Llandrindod Wells following Slim's dodgy cornering lines

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #858 on:** 11 August 2013, 07:18:34 pm »

After taking leave of Slim, went for a blat through the Elan Valley, to practice sheep dodging! A very satisfying day, 310 miles clocked up.

devilsyam · « **Reply #859 on:** 11 August 2013, 07:46:04 pm »

sheep doggin ?

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #860 on:** 11 August 2013, 08:05:29 pm »

Yeah, it's another kinky sex thing, don't worry about it...

Mick-H · « **Reply #861 on:** 11 August 2013, 08:15:41 pm »

Cut the screen down then spent hrs reading up on R1 front ends, I need to start saving.

esetest · « **Reply #862 on:** 11 August 2013, 08:31:08 pm »

Gave her a good clean & lubed the chain , after the trip to Scotland she was in need of some TLC .

devilsyam · « **Reply #863 on:** 11 August 2013, 08:32:04 pm »

kitted out the new bike r6 shock and trinketts

Lawrence · « **Reply #864 on:** 11 August 2013, 08:35:18 pm »

Had my carbs balanced (thanks Deadeye

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ChristoT · « **Reply #865 on:** 11 August 2013, 09:31:46 pm »

Bought a trailer for it!

It's a lovely bit of kit, a bit of work is required to make it easier to use with the bike, but should soon be a good 'un!

Adrian6171 · « **Reply #866 on:** 11 August 2013, 09:32:22 pm »

Washed it

adeejaysdelight · « **Reply #867 on:** 11 August 2013, 11:07:03 pm »

Fitted the handlebar mount for my new sports cam

Mick-H · « **Reply #868 on:** 11 August 2013, 11:07:16 pm »

Quote from: devilsyam on 11 August 2013, 08:32:04 pm

kitted out the new bike r6 shock and trinketts

I'll be keeping an eye on this with great interest, you going to put the R1 forks on?

chromedome1975 · « **Reply #869 on:** 12 August 2013, 06:45:27 am »

just got back from a 600 miler this weekend! It needed a run after a 2 year lay up

Arfa · « **Reply #870 on:** 12 August 2013, 07:04:18 am »

Straightened out my fairing brackets, exhaust clamp and belly pan/bobbin mounts. Many thanks to Dead Eye for his help. However, found hole in downpipes - more shopping to do.

scubamarkt · « **Reply #871 on:** 12 August 2013, 08:08:42 am »

I am going to tax it then Go for a blast..

Jazz999 · « **Reply #872 on:** 12 August 2013, 08:11:30 am »

Got a new house for it yesterday, a mate has finished with his 'bike home' and has donated it to me :-) one of them up & over thingies, it's great! Reckon there's space for me to sleep in there too ^-^

mickvp · « **Reply #873 on:** 12 August 2013, 08:36:21 am »

Quote from: Jazz999 on 12 August 2013, 08:11:30 am

Got a new house for it yesterday, a mate has finished with his 'bike home' and has donated it to me :-) one of them up & over thingies, it's great! Reckon there's space for me to sleep in there too ^-^

Pics?

Jazz999 · « **Reply #874 on:** 12 August 2013, 09:46:43 am »

Quote from: mickvp on 12 August 2013, 08:36:21 am

Quote from: Jazz999 on 12 August 2013, 08:11:30 am
Got a new house for it yesterday, a mate has finished with his 'bike home' and has donated it to me :-) one of them up & over thingies, it's great! Reckon there's space for me to sleep in there too ^-^

Pics?

Here ya go