not new just returning

[Mark YPVS]

Hi All,


so its been awhile since I've been on here after i sold the Fazer 600 and brought an R1 i swiftly named Triggers Broom  , had it a couple of years, then got a R1 5vy which i still have.


Had several bikes to commute on (scooters 125 ,AJS Cadwell 125, Xmax 300,) but recent thought Fazer 1000 Gen 1, so i brought a bit of a donkey in the looks dept (badly painted wheels /engine/ rusty frame but only surface) but 2 previous owners and 34k miles.


it has a few issues.. no mot, no neutral light, right indicators/ hazards don't always work but the main concern is its clunky from 1st to 2nd, i haven't ridden it yet but is this normal , seem to remember my 5JJ was the same.


i will ask these questions in the Fazer 1000 section as well or feel free to move this whole thread there.


Mark

[b1k3rdude]

Welcome back hen fella.

[FazThou]

Welcome back Mark


As for the clunk have you checked the condition of the chain and adjustment?

[Mark YPVS]

Thanks for the welcome back 


i haven't checked the chain tension yet , i run the bike on the stand until the fan cut in the put it in gear , into 1st is a bit clunky but 1st to 2nd is a louder clunk but it goes in ok ?


Mark 

[slimwilly]

Hi ya, bike just needs oil and a good hammering

[Mark YPVS]

Hi ya, bike just needs oil and a good hammering

Hahaha it will get that, i did a quick ride round the block and the gearbox is fine...... fork seals not so much 

[BBROWN1664]

Thanks for the welcome back 


i haven't checked the chain tension yet , i run the bike on the stand until the fan cut in the put it in gear , into 1st is a bit clunky but 1st to 2nd is a louder clunk but it goes in ok ?


Mark 

Thats because there is no load on the chain/engine. Set the chain tension correctly and just ride it.

[Perryhopuk]

Hi ya, bike just needs oil and a good hammering

That's why we buy Fazers right?

[robbo]

Hi ya, bike just needs oil and a good hammering

That's why we buy Fazers right?

Exactly