Author Topic: what did you do with your fazer today ? (Read 1604808 times)

ChristoT · « **Reply #2225 on:** 24 March 2014, 11:05:43 pm »

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Quote from: Doddsie on 23 March 2014, 08:03:25 pm
Front wheel rim stickers...

Ooo I like them

Ditto!

I'll have to put those on the VFR wheel to confuse the shit out of people!
Why, do you get much traffic through your bedroom/project work centre?
Coz they sure won't be seeing them on any PICS

I just uploaded some more, you muppet!

stevierst · « **Reply #2226 on:** 25 March 2014, 12:18:14 am »

Removed the disused exup cables, and got my heated grips working just as the weather gets better [yay]

Grahamm · « **Reply #2227 on:** 25 March 2014, 04:43:33 pm »

Changed the air filter

Ok, that may be "big whoop!" from some of you, but it's the first real "get the top off and do something" I've actually done on the bike instead of taking it to a stealer.

I was going to do an oil and filter change too, but whilst looking at the details online and in the Haynes Book I realised I might need a new sealing washer for the plug and I didn't have one, so can someone please let me know what I'll need and where I can get one?

noggythenog · « **Reply #2228 on:** 25 March 2014, 04:49:03 pm »

Quote from: Grahamm on 25 March 2014, 04:43:33 pm

Changed the air filter

Ok, that may be "big whoop!" from some of you, but it's the first real "get the top off and do something" I've actually done on the bike instead of taking it to a stealer.

I was going to do an oil and filter change too, but whilst looking at the details online and in the Haynes Book I realised I might need a new sealing washer for the plug and I didn't have one, so can someone please let me know what I'll need and where I can get one?

Nice one graham

If i can do it then so can anyone.....not sure about the washer....they are called crush washers....quite thick but lighweight & of course crush up on tightening to give a good seal...i should think a decent hardware shop, a locally tylpe one should have them or of course a stealer can charge a fortune.

thunderpantz · « **Reply #2229 on:** 25 March 2014, 05:31:13 pm »

Did a test fit of a replacement end can (Dan Moto Carbon GP) is a little bit 'loud'. Ordered a baffle while i figure out a mounting solution

Skippernick · « **Reply #2230 on:** 25 March 2014, 07:28:55 pm »

Quote from: Grahamm on 25 March 2014, 04:43:33 pm

Changed the air filter

Ok, that may be "big whoop!" from some of you, but it's the first real "get the top off and do something" I've actually done on the bike instead of taking it to a stealer.

I was going to do an oil and filter change too, but whilst looking at the details online and in the Haynes Book I realised I might need a new sealing washer for the plug and I didn't have one, so can someone please let me know what I'll need and where I can get one?

I've reused mine 3 times now. You watch that will jinx it now.

Dead Eye · « **Reply #2231 on:** 25 March 2014, 07:40:25 pm »

Yeah, I'm pretty good at conveniently "forgetting" to buy replacement crush washers. Be this for the sump plug, banjo bolts on brake lines, or just about any other bolt I undo... so far no issues... but most of them haven't been in an atrocious state. The worst I've noted came from my sisters brake calipers on her car but they appear to be holding still...

Edit: I am in no way suggesting you shouldn't replace them

Looney tune · « **Reply #2232 on:** 25 March 2014, 09:14:29 pm »

Took it out for it's first spin of 2014

nsr500v4 · « **Reply #2233 on:** 25 March 2014, 09:19:44 pm »

Got it serviced, MOT'd, new brake lines for the annual trip to the TT.......not long now!

Grahamm · « **Reply #2234 on:** 25 March 2014, 09:54:38 pm »

Quote from: Dead Eye on 25 March 2014, 07:40:25 pm

Yeah, I'm pretty good at conveniently "forgetting" to buy replacement crush washers.

Just found one on eBay for £1.69 plus £1.10 P&P, so ordered it

esetest · « **Reply #2235 on:** 25 March 2014, 09:55:36 pm »

Fowlers , sell the crush washers , can't remember the price .

Quote from: Grahamm on 25 March 2014, 04:43:33 pm

Changed the air filter

Ok, that may be "big whoop!" from some of you, but it's the first real "get the top off and do something" I've actually done on the bike instead of taking it to a stealer.

I was going to do an oil and filter change too, but whilst looking at the details online and in the Haynes Book I realised I might need a new sealing washer for the plug and I didn't have one, so can someone please let me know what I'll need and where I can get one?

Dead Eye · « **Reply #2236 on:** 25 March 2014, 10:31:24 pm »

Quote from: Grahamm on 25 March 2014, 09:54:38 pm

Quote from: Dead Eye on 25 March 2014, 07:40:25 pm
Yeah, I'm pretty good at conveniently "forgetting" to buy replacement crush washers.

Just found one on eBay for £1.69 plus £1.10 P&P, so ordered it

For just the washer?! Yeah... I'm gonna stick to my plan of being a cheap arse

red98 · « **Reply #2237 on:** 25 March 2014, 11:28:29 pm »

Rode down to marlow fire station for the biker down course....well worth doing

thunderpantz · « **Reply #2238 on:** 26 March 2014, 11:58:11 am »

Been for a blast to Blithfield Reservoir. Nice empty roads

Grahamm · « **Reply #2239 on:** 26 March 2014, 12:43:59 pm »

Quote from: Dead Eye on 25 March 2014, 10:31:24 pm

Quote from: Grahamm on 25 March 2014, 09:54:38 pm
Just found one on eBay for £1.69 plus £1.10 P&P, so ordered it

For just the washer?! Yeah... I'm gonna stick to my plan of being a cheap arse

Better than the £5+ that some were asking...!

karlo · « **Reply #2240 on:** 26 March 2014, 02:37:52 pm »

Quote from: thunderpantz on 26 March 2014, 11:58:11 am

Been for a blast to Blithfield Reservoir. Nice empty roads

I know it well.

Mattsplat · « **Reply #2241 on:** 26 March 2014, 02:47:43 pm »

Waiting for my new Renthal 755's for the GenII.

I'm thinking the throttle cables might be too short so I've blagged a cheap set of Bandit risers just in case my OEM ones are too long.

Dave48 · « **Reply #2242 on:** 26 March 2014, 05:34:45 pm »

Quote from: Grahamm on 25 March 2014, 09:54:38 pm

Quote from: Dead Eye on 25 March 2014, 07:40:25 pm
Yeah, I'm pretty good at conveniently "forgetting" to buy replacement crush washers.

Just found one on eBay for £1.69 plus £1.10 P&P, so ordered it

Surprisingly my local Yamaha dealer only charges 60p for a crush washer(sump plug type)

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #2243 on:** 26 March 2014, 06:10:43 pm »

Rode it through a blizzard on Fish Hill

Wasn't expecting that!

Jdalt · « **Reply #2244 on:** 26 March 2014, 08:09:12 pm »

Went for a quick blast to the Horseshoe Pass

MarkWales · « **Reply #2245 on:** 26 March 2014, 08:54:22 pm »

picked it up from garage with MOT and service done

Last night took part in Biker Down - well worth the time

the voices · « **Reply #2246 on:** 26 March 2014, 09:54:39 pm »

went into workshop to get some tile grout and gave the fazer a pat on the tank, hell knows why i gave it a pat $:\$

noggythenog · « **Reply #2247 on:** 27 March 2014, 03:15:41 pm »

Ordered a set of Michellin pilot road 3's to get fitted to the noggyfighter tomorrow.

.....in Newport.

So whoever buys my bike end of season will still have plenty tread

Will be a nice 150 mile ride through mid wales to get there.

dazza · « **Reply #2248 on:** 27 March 2014, 04:19:35 pm »

Fitted some el - cheapo levers from Hong Kong, feel a bit cheap, look ok but for £18 delivered work out a fraction of the price of ASV or equivalent. Will see how they hold up.

Grahamm · « **Reply #2249 on:** 27 March 2014, 05:00:28 pm »

Did the oil and filter change that I would have done previously had I realised I needed the crush washer sooner!

There was one more small glitch, I didn't realise until I started that the oil filter removal tool took a 3/8" fitting, but the socket set and torque wrench I have are both 1/2" fittings, so I had to go to a local shop and pay an exhorbitant amount (£7.15!) for an adapter

Still, once I'd done that it went pretty smoothly