what did you do with your fazer today ?

[midden]

Well that vid was BORING I thought somthing was going to happen at any moment------I just wasted 10mins of my life
THANKS

I know I've pulled so much hair out I thought I'd share the experience in it's entirety.  Did ya like the exciting bit though where he pulls clutch and brake lever in together aong with rear brake

[ChristoT]

Well that vid was BORING I thought somthing was going to happen at any moment------I just wasted 10mins of my life
THANKS

I know I've pulled so much hair out I thought I'd share the experience in it's entirety.  Did ya like the exciting bit though where he pulls clutch and brake lever in together aong with rear brake

A friend of mine has a t-shirt which bears the motto:

"I'd love to help you... but you can't fix stupid!!"  [size=78%] [/size]

[midden]

love it does it come on hats

[CRH]

love it does it come on hats

....missis did once when she sat on me open faced helmet"

[unfazed]

On the engine braking thing ---doesn't anyone "blip the throttle while you are changing down when the clutch is in as that adds speed to the engine and reduces the braking a little and makes the whole thing of changing down a lot smother and means somtimes you dont even have to use the brakes

Bliping the throttle is vital to smooth gear changes, and like Nick Crisp have being doing it all my riding career and was one of the things I have always taught beginners, unless of course you have all the MotoGP electronics and seamless boxes.
I have met quite a few in recent years who have complained of not being able to down change smoothly and discussing it over a few beers realised they did not blip the throttle and had never even heard of it. The instructors they had did not teach it after trying it they do not understand why the instructors did not teach it.
Doddsie, if blipping the throttle is not making your gear changes smoother it may be that you are over doing it.
As you say Midden, emergency braking is different, mostly because you may not have the time to drop down the box.
 
 

[Doddsie]

 

[JZS 600]

Braking, that was about the ONLY time I used the foccin brakes 

[apage16]

Had an optimistic rummage through halfrauds' bargain bin today, and found some Ferodo Sintered pads for £2 a caliper! Score!!

[JZS 600]

Go Halfords!


I use the ferodo organic myself, hard to fault

[stevierst]

Just come home from a slippery ride out across the trough of bowland. Not ridden the fz1 for a month, been on the TDM all the time.
This ride did nothing but re kindle and reassure my love for the big fazer. Loved every minute of it!

[steeeve66]

Took exhaust off with the intention of wire-brushing the rust off the clamps and painting with something to stop them rusting again (got some exhaust paint from Halfords, but if anyone knows of a better product please let me know...) and found the support bracket just behind the Exup had broken off - will need to get it welded back on. Guess it'll be a few weeks before I get to ride it again, arse!

[ChristoT]

I did 140 miles on the ZX4 today (a tankful, exactly!). First of all - OW!! I wasn't used the the cramped riding position, and by god, unfolding myself off it hurt! Second, my tyres are fucked, the rubber isn't heating up properly, leaving to some "oh fuck!" moments round roundabouts. I swear I lost both front and rear, and got a little drift on one!    Wasn't even going fast/leaning it much either!


Other than that, it's a great little thing. Top end's not as good as the Fazer, but the fairing gives better wind protection, and ducking down also means you get to enjoy the induction roar... 

[Skippernick]

The title says "Fazer" no ZX4

[ChristoT]

The title says "Fazer" no ZX4

No ZX4 forum, and the ZXR forum isn't as sociable

[unfazed]

Imposter 

[ChristoT]

Imposter 

Yeah, yeah, I know. Still, I haven't committed the cardinal crime of saying the ZX is better than the FZS - yet!

[Exupnut]

Lookin for a piccy of ur bike but can't find. Did u post up?

[ChristoT]

Lookin for a piccy of ur bike but can't find. Did u post up?

Yeah, I did. But just for the haters, here it is again!! 

Details My ZX4

My ZX4

Details My ZX4 (front)

My ZX4 (front)

[Punkstig]

Is that the best bike you could get hold of with your insurance issue?
And what you paying?


Meanwhile I fitted a gorgeous set of lower fairing panels, and by 'gorgeous' I mean a plastic sign I found in a skip cut up and using metal brackets from the hardware store bolted on to the radiator and crash bungs!

[Hedgetrimmer]

Is that the best bike you could get hold of with your insurance issue?
And what you paying?


Meanwhile I fitted a gorgeous set of lower fairing panels, and by 'gorgeous' I mean a plastic sign I found in a skip cut up and using metal brackets from the hardware store bolted on to the radiator and crash bungs!

And there I was thinking the Stig bit of your forum name was to do with The Stig from Top Gear. In reality, you appear to be more related to Stig of the Dump!!    Don't forget to paint tiger stripes on them, then show us a picky 

[red98]

Is that the best bike you could get hold of with your insurance issue?
And what you paying?


Meanwhile I fitted a gorgeous set of lower fairing panels, and by 'gorgeous' I mean a plastic sign I found in a skip cut up and using metal brackets from the hardware store bolted on to the radiator and crash bungs!

yeh , come on,dont be shy.... wheres the piccies   

[noggythenog]

[quote gorgeous set of lower fairing panels

 
yes, Must see items!!!

[Punkstig]

Patience my pedawans!

[ChristoT]

Is that the best bike you could get hold of with your insurance issue?
And what you paying?


Meanwhile I fitted a gorgeous set of lower fairing panels, and by 'gorgeous' I mean a plastic sign I found in a skip cut up and using metal brackets from the hardware store bolted on to the radiator and crash bungs!

In terms of price / insurance / availability - yes. I've bought it off a friend for £800, managed to wangle my insurance down to £620. But most importantly, I've got it before my new job/placement starts tomorrow! So it's going to save me quite a bit of rent too.  And it's a joy to ride too, so nimble and light. When I get some decent rubber on, it'll be a hoot!

I'm with the others on your fairing - PICS! 

Anyone else remember Bozboz's bike (courier version  ) ?

[Punkstig]

Embrace the beauty


Not as professional as the cutdown cub fairings I had on the T.Cat but for less than a fiver it'll do me for winter!