Author Topic: what did you do with your fazer today ? (Read 1604670 times)

bigbluebear · « **Reply #1100 on:** 23 September 2013, 10:51:36 am »

I did consider a refurbished R6 shock but decided on a new Nitron Sport which was ordered specifically for my weight and riding style. I also wanted the bike to look as standard as possible so I opted against the USD forks and went for straight rate Race Techs instead.

I could put wavy discs, some carbon and add graphics, but I think fannying about with looks too much makes it look too customised if you know what I mean

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #1101 on:** 23 September 2013, 11:29:42 am »

Oh yeah, Nitron shock, I wasn't paying enough attention (again!

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I think also having one now with a (semi) non-standard paint job has freed up my thinking as far as looks go. Why not go that route with your next one? I had a GSXR slab-side with a Dream Machine paint job and it's funny how it changes your thinking about such things! Just feels good to be a bit more individual, I guess, and it's better, imo, than off-the-shelf bolt-ons if done well.

Dead Eye · « **Reply #1102 on:** 23 September 2013, 01:23:51 pm »

Went out to B&Q to get some packing tape - told my boss I'd be 10 mins max...

However, I may have gotten a little excited and absent minded enjoying the ride and ended up lost... somewhere... without my phone...

Finally got back after 3 hours (with some lucky navigation) and counted my blessings that my boss has been in a meeting all morning (just after I left) and has no idea ^^

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #1103 on:** 23 September 2013, 04:34:00 pm »

Just cleaned it to within an inch of my life!

Ooowwwww! Gimme a painkiller!

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #1104 on:** 23 September 2013, 08:52:58 pm »

First proper check ride after dark since buying this one. A great little ride on the A44 (some of it's just as good at this end slimwilly!), into Oxford, cup of coffee and home. It's been a lovely night for it, warm with just a light breeze, dry roads, little traffic, perfect.

esetest · « **Reply #1105 on:** 23 September 2013, 09:04:34 pm »

Gave it a good clean and painted the end covers for the radiator, as I've got no work tomorrow , i'm gonna paint the radiator .

slimwilly · « **Reply #1106 on:** 23 September 2013, 10:17:38 pm »

Quote from: nick crisp on 23 September 2013, 08:52:58 pm

First proper check ride after dark since buying this one. A great little ride on the A44 (some of it's just as good at this end slimwilly!), into Oxford, cup of coffee and home. It's been a lovely night for it, warm with just a light breeze, dry roads, little traffic, perfect.

Not often we ride in the dark,,never if i had the choice.
Yes A44 , nice road, even where it leaves Leominster.

So Nick if you get onto the A44 and ride you go by my house and all the way to the sea

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #1107 on:** 23 September 2013, 10:24:36 pm »

Funny you should say that, I was thinking as I rode tonight, why not do the A44 end to end? Might have to give it a go.

thunderpantz · « **Reply #1108 on:** 24 September 2013, 07:34:40 am »

Not today, but yesterday degreased and cleaned the chassis ready for re-assembly

mr self destruct · « **Reply #1109 on:** 24 September 2013, 06:02:46 pm »

Today I handed it in for a service and got a shiny new XJ6 Diversion as a courtesy bike.

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #1110 on:** 24 September 2013, 06:52:28 pm »

Checked tyre pressures, gave her a sip of oil, lubed chain. Will pop out after dinner to fuel up, then check camping kit is all packed, all ready for another stab at Wales tomorrow!
Oh, and booked for a new tyre to be fitted next Wednesday. Still rolling through summer!

Grahamm · « **Reply #1111 on:** 24 September 2013, 09:32:27 pm »

Got it serviced. I had had advisories on the MOT that the headrace bearings were possibly on their way out and the rear brake pads were approaching their wear limit.

The same place told me today "we tightened the headstock, it's fine and you've got at least a couple of thousand miles left in those rear brake pads!"

lew600fazer · « **Reply #1112 on:** 24 September 2013, 09:38:53 pm »

Quote from: nick crisp on 24 September 2013, 06:52:28 pm

Checked tyre pressures, gave her a sip of oil, lubed chain. Will pop out after dinner to fuel up, then check camping kit is all packed, all ready for another stab at Wales tomorrow!
Oh, and booked for a new tyre to be fitted next Wednesday. Still rolling through summer!

Enjoy and hope the weather holds fair. Back in the NW England next week sadly in the car. Spain is a great place to live BUT not the UK.

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #1113 on:** 24 September 2013, 11:06:51 pm »

Thanks Lew.
It'll soon be that time of year when damp and cold start to take their toll on these old broken bones of mine, so I'm making the most of the current mild temperatures. Sometimes wish I could do a Barry Sheene and head for warmer climes, but I would miss the UK. I've become more familiar with our little island than many over the years, what with exploring it both on foot and by bike, and when the sun does come out, you can't beat it.
You never know, you might get lucky and see the sun while you're here!

thunderpantz · « **Reply #1114 on:** 24 September 2013, 11:12:46 pm »

Swooned over pictures of my nearly fully sprayed FZS

lew600fazer · « **Reply #1115 on:** 24 September 2013, 11:23:56 pm »

Quote from: nick crisp on 24 September 2013, 11:06:51 pm

Thanks Lew.
It'll soon be that time of year when damp and cold start to take their toll on these old broken bones of mine, so I'm making the most of the current mild temperatures. Sometimes wish I could do a Barry Sheene and head for warmer climes, but I would miss the UK. I've become more familiar with our little island than many over the years, what with exploring it both on foot and by bike, and when the sun does come out, you can't beat it.
You never know, you might get lucky and see the sun while you're here!

Hope so, enjoy your trip.

midden · « **Reply #1116 on:** 25 September 2013, 12:40:41 am »

Quote from: mr self destruct on 24 September 2013, 06:02:46 pm

Today I handed it in for a service and got a shiny new XJ6 Diversion as a courtesy bike.

Is this XJ6 your preferred choice over the fazer then?

mr self destruct · « **Reply #1117 on:** 25 September 2013, 05:32:09 am »

Quote from: midden on 25 September 2013, 12:40:41 am

Quote from: mr self destruct on 24 September 2013, 06:02:46 pm
Today I handed it in for a service and got a shiny new XJ6 Diversion as a courtesy bike.
Is this XJ6 your preferred choice over the fazer then?

Err...... Fuck no!

Funny thing is it feels lighter than my Faze, but is noticeably slower, 18bhp down in fact.

brooker81 · « **Reply #1118 on:** 25 September 2013, 10:34:27 am »

fitted pazzo levers and bought a BikeTek Mat,printed new banner for garage and installed nightbreakers. All in all happy with bits done.

What should i do next ? Ive been ivanised and done R6 mod

JZS 600 · « **Reply #1119 on:** 25 September 2013, 12:41:13 pm »

Slightly off topic but stopped smoking,,,

CRH · « **Reply #1120 on:** 25 September 2013, 12:42:54 pm »

Quote from: JZS 600 on 25 September 2013, 12:41:13 pm

Slightly off topic but stopped smoking,,,

....what?..you or the bike?

esetest · « **Reply #1121 on:** 25 September 2013, 03:59:14 pm »

Refitted the radiator guard and side covers after painting

Punkstig · « **Reply #1122 on:** 25 September 2013, 07:16:58 pm »

Fitted shiny new K&N air filter that was sat at my door waiting for me to get home, I even remembered to turn the fuel tap back to 'on'

Clever me!

noggythenog · « **Reply #1123 on:** 25 September 2013, 07:48:23 pm »

Took the noggyfighter to Llandovery in the fog, had a cuppa while it got sunny

Met Mr Crisp on his Thoumobile, had some poached eggs on toast then off we went to Rhayader, Aberystwyth, Devils Bridge & then i went home via a scenic route ive never done before while Nick went back to Rhayader to pitch his tent.

Managed 230 miles & ive officially got my confidence back

, bike is still stonking, didnt miss a beat!

Excellent weather, quiet & spectacular roads

Even managed to film it on my new Drift stealth in HD although ive yet to figure out downloading and editing.

Awesome day

slimwilly · « **Reply #1124 on:** 25 September 2013, 07:51:46 pm »

You lazy dayoff gits,,i missed the fun too.
you did enjoy the twisty bits tho , i hope