Fazer Owners Club - Unofficial
Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => FZS600 Fazer => Topic started by: thunderpantz on 24 September 2013, 07:30:22 am
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HI all, still relatively new to the whole 'biking scene' but just thought i'd share a few pictures of my current project :)
Bought my Fazer nearly 4 weeks weeks ago, and although it was in an 'okay' condition for a 13 year old bike, I felt like it was missing something and it didn't feel like mine. Here are some photos (apologies for the poor quality) of when I bought it:
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/KGrHqZHJ4FIVHBchoUBSI1g2NEg48_80_zpsf30b7f08.jpg)
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/KGrHqVoEFIJZc5HEwBSI1gvQBbg48_80_zps59ab1181.jpg)
The bike came with a newly fitted D.I.D Chain and sprocket, Givi Wing Rack, Givi top box, Oxford intelligent heated grips 9 months Tax and MOT and a little over 40k miles for the princely sum of £750! Got the bike back and one of the lads who works for me (ex motorbike instructor and mechanic) gave it the once over and the thumbs up on the engine. The paint work wasn't in a fantastic condition and it must have been dropped at some point as the headlight fairing was a mismatched colour but nothing that couldn't be sorted. So it seems I got myself a little bit of a bargain!
So then I move on the last week, after talking to a friend, who powder coats for a living, he was saying he wants to get into spraying and wanted some little projects. He's refurbed alloys and sprayed various other bits and bobs. Being as the bike was just my toy I've taken all the fairing off, given them to him and said 'have fun'.
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/IMG-20130918-WA0008_zps3844a925.jpg)
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As you can see, i've gone for a Dark Grey Metallic/Anthracite (the actual colour is Honda Graphite Grey) and the finish is awesome. He started on the tank yesterday, so fingers crossed it will all be back together ready for the weekend.
Watch this space :)
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Looks ace, totally love the colour & your mate has done a top job fair play 8)
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Yet again proof of 'its not what you know, its who you know'
Good choice of colour, you going to get the wheels matched?
40,000 is nothing on a bike these days, my last fzs had 120,000 when I disposed of it.
Plenty of people will be after your wingrack if you don't want it, good results from the for sale section on here.
As I say to everyone- spend Some money preferably on a set of engine protection bars, or at the minimum decent crash bungs, after getting all that work done it'll be a shame to ruin it if you drop it!
Other than that, have fun!
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Cheers guys :)
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Great! Looks really nice.
Chris
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Just had this little update:
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/IMG-20130924-WA0006_zps4bc1d413.jpg)
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/IMG-20130924-WA0008_zps1ddd2ac4.jpg)
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/IMG-20130924-WA0009_zpsdf2fa4e2.jpg)
Can't wait to get it back now :D
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Very nice! Are you going to put any Yamaha logos back on it??
Chris
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lovely colour m8 - your man has done a bang up job.
im sure you already have - mind and report the change of colour to DVLA - dont want any funny business if anything goes wrong
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Very nice! Are you going to put any Yamaha logos back on it??
Chris
Cheers buddy, yeh the yamaha logos are going back on. Have a set of silver to see what they are like to begin with.
lovely colour m8 - your man has done a bang up job.
im sure you already have - mind and report the change of colour to DVLA - dont want any funny business if anything goes wrong
Thanks mate, the DVLA were the first to know :)
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Just had my final update before pick up and assembly :D
One lacquered tank:
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/IMG-20130925-WA0004_zps116fe4b4.jpg)
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/IMG-20130925-WA0001_zpscea9abd0.jpg)
Can't wait now!!
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Such a lovely deep finish on it!
Chris
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That really looks great, keep up the good work?
Mickey
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Damnit, I wish I had a friend who was in to spray painting :P
Great finish on all the pieces, so lucky :(
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Agreed, lovely colour and a cracking finish! Going to look a sweet bike fella.
Reckon your mate needs to do another bike though just to hone his skills so to speak. He probably wouldn't feel right after doing just one bike and then offering his services as chargeable.
As such, I would be glad to offer my bike up for his ongoing re-training. I know it's a risk but a worthy cause in the current economic climate.
Let me know when he wants it :D
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just out of curiosity how much do you guys reckon a tank respray like that would cost normally?
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Funny you say that. Some one he knows (who wasn't aware of his particular skillset) has just paid £150 to have the tank done.
Picked up all the parts last night. Yay!!
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Tomorrow is assembly day..... Can't wait to get out on it :)
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Brilliant, that looks like it will be a smart bike for very little money.
Dont forget to put some pictures up of the finished bike.
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Good choice on the colour :) Looking forward to seeing it complete.
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Great post Thunder would love to see piccys when bike is finished.
Steve
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As requested guys:
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/20130928_105815_zps05e2af5f.jpg)
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/20130928_105823_zps2fadc175.jpg)
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/20130928_105757_zps0ad3adbf.jpg)
Time to go out and have a play me thinks :)
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Very smart mate :)
Loving it.
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That looks frigging gorgeous. 8)
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Looks stunning Thunder wish I had a centre stand on mine last owner took it off.
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Looks stunning Thunder wish I had a centre stand on mine last owner took it off.
Mine's for sale.
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Not really looked into prices yet Christo only had the Bike a few weeks. how much would it cost me I already have the bracket and does one size fit all Fazers mine is 2002 model.
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Not really looked into prices yet Christo only had the Bike a few weeks. how much would it cost me I already have the bracket and does one size fit all Fazers mine is 2002 model.
Sending a PM
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Cheers for the comments guys
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Looks stunning Thunder wish I had a centre stand on mine last owner took it off.
Mine's for sale.
:rollin I really shouldn't but you made me laugh Chris.
Mickey
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Looks stunning Thunder wish I had a centre stand on mine last owner took it off.
Mine's for sale.
:rollin I really shouldn't but you made me laugh Chris.
Mickey
I aim to please. ;)
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Boxeye centrestands are different to foxeye's, guess they should fit though if the mounting points are the same which I guess they are. Might be worth checking though.
Nice paintjob, love the colour. Like Punkstig said get some protection, I had a full respray (in a similar colour actually) and within a month someone had knocked it over and trashed the front fairing. That was with bungs, got bars now!
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Out of interest. How much would the wing rack be worth, minus the indicators (had a slight assembly error!)
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You could probably ask for upwards of £100 with fitting kit!
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Looks great. Almost as good as a Thou. ;)
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You could probably ask for upwards of £100 with fitting kit!
Thanks Punk. Will be going in the For Sale section this week I think.
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Quick Update, decided to ditch the wing rack as I never used the thing. He's a quck pic before he was put away for the next few weeks.
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/IMG-20131121-WA0006_zpse525399d.jpg)
Job's when back on the road are:
New rear tyre
Fit carbon fender extender
Replace Carb Rubbers
Balance Carbs
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You've done a terrific job bud.
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Cheers chap,
Also need to replace the coolant pipes that go in to the head as one has sprung a slight leak after a good ride
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It's came a long way buddy :)
Looking good though..
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Yep a very nice colour choice and a quality finish. 8)
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Many thanks for all the replies chaps, really is appreciated. Still got a fair bit of work to do to make it mine, and as I keep making jobs for my self, I best get a jog on with it!
So in the spirit of 'pulling my finger out', first quick update:
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/received_m_mid_1393666436184_36cfce04b428376014_0_zpscampksfl.jpeg) (http://s40.photobucket.com/user/edd_summers_101/media/received_m_mid_1393666436184_36cfce04b428376014_0_zpscampksfl.jpeg.html)
Fresh rubber! Opted for BT023's front and rear :)
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Nice, I've got the rubber coolant pipes I removed from my 02 foxeye if you want them? They were all good when I took them off.
Chris
Edit: sorry, just seen your other thread which says it's one of the metal unions you're replacing.
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Nice, I've got the rubber coolant pipes I removed from my 02 foxeye if you want them? They were all good when I took them off.
Chris
Edit: sorry, just seen your other thread which says it's one of the metal unions you're replacing.
Tbf a few of them are looking a bit tired so could do with replacing those too. Send me a pm and we'll sort something.
Thanks chap
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Come on thunderoants.
Where's pics with a nice exhaust??? 8)
Sure i seen yoy buying some other bling recently???
Get yur pics out for the lads! :photo
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As soon as I get a free day, I'll get some up buddy. Worki g non stop lately. Up in Rotherham the next few days too :(
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Very nice colour choice
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Cheers for the replies guys!
Well after snapping one of the infamous exhaust studs an executive decision has been made. New MOTAD pipes were collected this morning. Easter weekend, the jobs getting done. Decided i'm not going to FOC about. Dremel the nuts off, heads coming off and replacing all the studs.
Off to ebay I go to get studs and head gasket :)
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Looks spot on ;)
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Nice job keep up the hard work,the sun is due out soon.
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Plans come forward. This is getting done tomorrow :)
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Haven't updated this for a while. Stainless downpipes have since been fitted, carb rubbers replaced and MOT passed this morning :)
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Having got some spare time today, i've set about having a fettle with the bike. First up, I've swapped out all the engine bolts with new stainless replacements:
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/Mobile%20Uploads/20140619_114314_zpsli3p0z81.jpg)
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(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/Mobile%20Uploads/20140619_120346_zpsiigjnj9f.jpg)
Looks much better imo, next plan, swap rocker cover over for a 'cleaner' unit :)
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Rocker cover replaced and also fitted new front indicators to match the rear:
Spot the difference:
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/Mobile%20Uploads/20140619_134541_zpsujtimtj3.jpg)
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/Mobile%20Uploads/20140619_140410_zpsmpqfjtqr.jpg)
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/Mobile%20Uploads/20140619_140418_zps8svgyytx.jpg)
New front indicators:
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/Mobile%20Uploads/20140619_161550_zpszmnuuofe.jpg)
And how he stood after a couple of hours:
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/Mobile%20Uploads/20140619_162043_RichtoneHDR_zpseuvecs6h.jpg)
(ignore the black mark on the down pipe, exhaust is ever so slightly blowing fron the head, pushed a hot down pipe in with a microfiber.... end result is melted microfiber. All gone now though)
Next job is to re seat the downpipes and fit new gaskets again and sort the brakes; new pads, braided lines and fluid.
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My next job was supposed to be brakes.... then I had an interesting packing from noggy
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/20140716_085526_zpsf9pnckkk.jpg)
Inside it were Renthals, Bar Ends and some elusive coolant hoses. Yesterday I set about doing the pipes
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Anyway, you get the hint. It was all going so well until literally the final part. Putting the coolant plug back in:
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/20140717_173029_zpsjdvjfmiy.jpg)
Which as you can see, took it upon itself to snap. At this point, I said a few swearies, down'ed tools and called it a day. I was miffed :'(
So Today came, feeling fresh and ready to go:
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TADA!! Got it out! So, phoned 3 local Yammy dealers and nothing, they don't keep spares and would be a 2 week wait. Cue me going through the dad's shed looking for bolts that 'might just do it'
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And after a bit of jigery pokey with a dremal:
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And this is how he stood earlier. Haven't had chance to fit the bars as the car is going for it's MOT in a sec (wish me luck!)
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Nice job thunderpants.....but not as good as noggys wrapping... :lol :lol :lol.....that graphite paint looks good :thumbup
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Thunderpants....your bike rocks :guitar :guitar :guitar
Im quute impressed with those hoses, it's a shame that a few of them arent visible allot of the time and the bike needs a few more blue touches.....if i'm honest i went overboard with the blue levers but the blue bar ends will add a spot to the upper right portion, then theres the blue spots for lower right, the hoses for the centre.
But i really do think a splash of blue on the lower left portion would complete without going ott.......& what better way than with a blue spot thou caliper 8) 8) 8) ......i dont have one.....but it wiuld look the biz.
& i also think you should paint the plastic frame plugs the same Blue.....woola 8) .
& the upgraded rear grab rail would modernise things.......ooooh i have one of those for sale ;)
& i might have another small addition you could be interested in....nowt special but ill show you tomorrow.
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Grab rail you say.... im interested. And cant wait to see you special something ;)
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Grab rail you say.... im interested. And cant wait to see you special something ;)
Lookey lookey mr pants :photo
Upgraded grab rail in black...a few scratches but generally a nice item in black (youd need to check they still fit the older bikes)..........£15
And what else?......these 2 luxurious and fresh looking side panels.........complete with decadent yamaha tuning fork dome stickers.......& pro bolt allen bolts.....woooooooooooooohhhhhhhh 8) 8) 8) .........£5 each side bargain.
Plus postage whatever that comes to.
What you reckon?
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Ooooo ill take the grab rail mate
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Ooooo ill take the grab rail mate
Done!........nice, cheap upgrade i reckon.
So when are you getting a thou rear caliper then?
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As soon as I find one at a price that doesnt make me sore when I sit down :/
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So, the winter has come and gone and today I thought I'd start giving the bike some love. Bought a set of HEL lines and new pads to go on and decided to have a bash at fitting them. Me and my trusty haynes manual were good to go.
Safe to say, things didn't go well. Set about doing the rear brake first. Now I should mention the rear brake has always been 'questionable' and to get it through the MOT a fair old amount of force had to be applied (imagine an 18st guy bouncing on the pedal). I'm no mechanical expert but I know when something is focced.
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/20150312_152356_zpswysiwyxm.jpg)
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/20150312_152359_zpscyhkqi4i.jpg)
Pretty sure theres meant to be a rubber seal somewhere and that the pistons are meant to move with a bit of a push? Alas, there is neither. Well, theres bits of a seal...
So, focced?
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What was the package from Noggy.........bagpipes? :lol
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What was the package from Noggy.........bagpipes? :lol
Lmao, no. Renthals and Coolant Pipes, good guess though ;)
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Nice Looking bike "Thunderpantz" maybe i might see you around as i only live in Wimblebury.
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Hey silverlegacy is the Double 'm' still going ? my first house was at the top of Sharon way (traff) end . nice looking bike to thunderpantz I'm still local so might see you both around
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Hey silverlegacy is the Double 'm' still going ? my first house was at the top of Sharon way (traff) end . nice looking bike to thunderpantz I'm still local so might see you both around
Not sure about the double 'm' it sounds familiar but can't remember where it was.
I grew up on Sharon way.
Nice to know there's a couple of locals incase I need any advice.
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Double m was a social club that if my memory serves me right, if you were facing the lamb and flag on the wimblebury road it was down the road to the right of the pub .small world eh
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1st time I've seen this.
looks really nice and a touch of blue fetch it off nicely.
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Finally replaced my failed rear caliper today with one from a TRX850... my word, the stopping power of that thing is awesome!
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Does the rear caliber from the TRX-850 fit without modifications?
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You have to replace the caliper hanger too. But other than that its a bolt off bolt on job.
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Will you provide us with some pics?
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You do know that those two thin hoses to the left of your oil filler cap don't belong there don't you ?
(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e224/edd_summers_101/Mobile%20Uploads/20140619_120346_zpsiigjnj9f.jpg)
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The hoses belong here ......
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And I believe the radiator overflow pipe currently dangling past your TPS sensor goes over the airbox, no?
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Well i never knew that. Will take a look when im back home. Have only ever put the hoses back where i found the :lol
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When you route the hoses to the picture bimbam posted if you follow where they are going underneath the bike you should see a metal loop that they should just reach that holds them
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Been a while since I updated this! Have been hectic the last few month with work and the like and have totally forget about my beloved Fazer. Have had no time to ride, maintain or enjoy the ownership :(
Think he's going up for sale soon...