Hi all!


Yesterday I went for a shake down ride on my new (to me) FZS1000. It is a 2003 bike with 44K on the clock.


I had just fitted the 50mm jack up kit and wanted to see what difference it made.....works a treat by the way and sharp turning.


I did however come to another issue. When braking the front brake lever is initially quite hard to pull then it pops in slightly and the brakes start to work. It feels as though it is jamming on initial lever pulling. The brakes are then OK but only just OK for the remainder of the braking.....still quite hard to pull though and if the braking was any worse I would not ride it til sorted.


It has a recent MOT before I bought it and has just had new fork seals but had not seen much use at all for the last year or so prior to me getting it.


I'm thinking of fitting new braided hoses over the winter as the brake lines are original and now 17 years old. I doubt this will be what is causing the initial hard to pull then popping in slightly of the brake lever though. My first guess is sticking calliper pistons but wondered if anyone else has come across anything similar or what your thoughts are with 1000's brakes.


Thanks to any thoughts and comments in advance! 

Hi folks.
Looking for a Silver or black belly pan for a FZS 1000 if anyone has one for sale?
Many thanks!

Hey guys.


I've just joined the forum so wanted to say "Hi".


I've just (Monday) got back on a bike having bought a 2004 Fazer 1000 after 5 years away having children and life stuff. Ridden most things from 50's to 1100 over my 25 year biking career so far and used to do a bit of track stuff too in my younger and carefree days.


I've used the forum for a couple of time already for little niggles and see that there is a HUGE wealth of knowledge on here that I hope to use and contribute to where I can.


Until we chat again take care all and get out where and when you can.


Thanks!