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« on: 22 June 2023, 09:18:36 pm »
If i remember correctly, there are normally 4 pipes from new on these bikes.
- Fuel tank overflow
- Fuel tank breather
- Carb overflow
- Battery overflow
You need to trace them back to see which ones you are looking at
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« on: 20 June 2023, 12:15:25 pm »
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« on: 20 June 2023, 08:40:51 am »
I did about 120 miles after picking it up and had previously been riding a 23 year old Tiger 900i and a 23 year old FZS600. Compared to them the ONLY thing i could find wrong was the seat. It gets uncomfortable for me after an hour so a Bagster seat has been ordered already. I have not played with or checked the suspension settings yet but it seemed fine to me. Maybe one of the previous owners has done something with this already. It has the standard screen on it which didn't cause me any issues either. The engine and brakes are superb. This really is the modern FZS to me. It is light and nimble but is quick and handles well. Just like the original FZS600.
I did try sitting on the Tracer 700 and found it too small for me.
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« on: 19 June 2023, 05:40:13 pm »
as it is bolted on, does it work better the other way round? i.e. with the "prong" in front of the stand instead of behind as in the picture?
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« on: 19 June 2023, 05:38:20 pm »
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« on: 17 June 2023, 06:03:50 pm »
Camchain and tensioner will not have failed at that mileage. Probably just needs a good service and a thrash to get the tensioner to move out a notch
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« on: 14 June 2023, 08:20:48 pm »
I have been looking at a few FZS1000 online and not sure if this is normal or not. Some of the ones with black engine cases appear to have silver or grey cylinders. Is this right or should i be wary?
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« on: 13 June 2023, 05:44:11 pm »
Varifocals would be the way to go, with reactor light lenses if not too expensive. Worth taking a crash helmet with you to the opticians so that you choose a frame that’s compatible with being shoved over your ears repeatedly. Some stylish but flimsy frames won’t last five minutes, or are not rigid enough to be pushed past your ears at all.
Or wear a flip front one to save taking the glasses off
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« on: 13 June 2023, 04:27:42 pm »
All Yams since 1990 can use E10, use it or don't, just stop scare mongering.
Super unleaded just gives me a placebo feeling of the bike running better and giving more mpg. It probably isn't and doesn't but i will enjoy the occasional placebo.
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« on: 13 June 2023, 12:38:52 pm »
I ride with varifocals with no real issues. You dont need to move your head so much to read the speedo etc.
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« on: 11 June 2023, 08:56:02 pm »
So, we are all here because of the Yamaha Fazer but which one is the best?
I have had several FZS600 and regret selling my first one but have also ridden the FZ1. The FZ1 didn't do anything for me. It just felt big and cumbersome. It was quick but was not the bike for me. I have sat on the FZ6 and the FZS1000 but never ridden them.
So which ones have you ridden, which was the better one and why?
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« on: 07 June 2023, 08:09:34 pm »
you can keep the original timing of the Fazer for low end.torque with a bit of oomph but timed for high end it will just zoom away.
did you dyno the bike before and after? Does it really make a difference or is it wishful thinking?
89
« on: 07 June 2023, 11:43:27 am »
Find another Gen2?
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« on: 07 June 2023, 11:42:40 am »
Don't leave the forum just because you have sold the bike - you will be back at some point anyway when you realise your mistake  You have knowledge that can help others so stick around.
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« on: 05 June 2023, 08:43:14 am »
Did your policy at the time have "legal cover"? If so, that's who needs to be involved - you paid for it
Its the insurance companies issue and they should be fighting it. They wont though. They don't want to spend any money they don't have to so if there is any doubt they will roll over and go 50/50 with you ultimately paying through loss if no-claims etc etc. Insurance companies are really just legalised thieves.
How is Mr Merc explaining the damage? You reversed into him? At the end of the day, it doesn't matter if you brake checked him or he had his eyes shut, he has a duty of care when driving to ensure he can stop in the space available. He obviously didn't as his car hit yours.
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« on: 04 June 2023, 03:30:41 pm »
May be worth telling people where you are too
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« on: 22 May 2023, 06:56:22 pm »
swap the carbtune pipes around
1&2 to cylinder 3&4, 3&4 to 1&2 and see if the problem is still visible on the carbtune as it appears now. i.e. prove its not the gauges causing a non-issue
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« on: 19 May 2023, 08:58:42 pm »
The Vulcan is a nice looking rifle. Very similar to the Original one I have. Worth about £125 each.
I have no idea about the pistols as not my thing but value is about £150 each.
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« on: 22 April 2023, 11:30:18 am »
is it high value? If not could you afford to lose the money?
If in doubt, dont do it.
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« on: 19 April 2023, 12:46:42 pm »
Look at the Yamaha service manuals in the download section for the correct carb settings for your model.
Rebuilding the carbs isnt difficult - getting the foccers back in can be a bit tricky though.
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« on: 17 April 2023, 07:53:22 am »
Check the throttle cable isnt too tight and that the air screws are all set correctly too.
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« on: 14 April 2023, 02:34:20 pm »
i seem to recall the Yamaha manual in the downloads section shows this detail.
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« on: 06 April 2023, 03:57:44 pm »
My renewal came through a week or two back. Something like a 25% discount on last year.
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« on: 29 March 2023, 09:57:02 pm »
 And the firing order is 1-3-4-2
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