what did you do with your fazer today ?

[Hedgetrimmer]

There's nothing changed on it as far as distance comfort goes Nogs. The ride isn't harsher than it was before - just much better controlled. Luke has simply set it up for someone of my weight. The standard gen 1 rear shock is known to be a weak point, and was pretty terrible on my last three bikes. A Hagon shock on the back of the last one transformed it, but that one had really let go, so there was a massive difference. This one seemed to last better, but the R6 one is a clear improvement.

But I'm probably not the best person to ask about suspension changes. I've never altered the suspension settings I've had on any bike I've owned, and that includes machines bought second hand! I just tend to get on and ride the things, plus, I've never really had the money to play about with fancy set-ups. Fiddling with suspension settings scares me, cos I've read so many things that warn of the knots you can tie yourself in if you don't really know what you're doing, and I don't 

When I load a bike up for a spot of touring, I don't touch anything either. I just ride to suit the altered weight. If I'm touring, I'm happy to go a bit slower, cos I'll be taking in the scenery more anyway. But my current touring/camping kit weighs considerably less than your average pillion, so doesn't affect the ride that much anyhoo.

The R6 shock has made me wonder how far you can go with a gen 1, and it still be a great all-rounder though. I'll have to do the R1 fork mod some time (probably next year now), and I actually got to wondering how much difference a pair of carbon/magnesium/ultra-light, super-unobtainium wheels would make - reducing unsprung weight an' all that. The gen 1 will always have a weight penalty over more modern bikes, but that doesn't mean it can't be quite awesome - we've seen here what they can do on the track, and plenty here have already done all the mods I'm slowly getting around to doing - except I haven't seen anyone try the lightweight wheels option yet, probably for obvious reasons ££££££££!

[noggythenog]

Glad u got it setup a bit more to your liking. I highly recommend a set of arrow headers if u are feeling flush.

I was too scared to look at the previous link you put up ......they do look nice........you'll be needing new tyres soon too on that tyre shredding machine of yours........i still wish i'd bought your one......foccer

[brooker81]

On the dyno week after next let's see what it puts out. New tires are waiting in the loft to be fitted. I don't ride that hard most of the time anyways.

[noggythenog]

There's nothing changed on it as far as distance comfort goes Nogs. The ride isn't harsher than it was before - just much better controlled. Luke has simply set it up for someone of my weight. The standard gen 1 rear shock is known to be a weak point, and was pretty terrible on my last three bikes. A Hagon shock on the back of the last one transformed it, but that one had really let go, so there was a massive difference. This one seemed to last better, but the R6 one is a clear improvement.

But I'm probably not the best person to ask about suspension changes. I've never altered the suspension settings I've had on any bike I've owned, and that includes machines bought second hand! I just tend to get on and ride the things, plus, I've never really had the money to play about with fancy set-ups. Fiddling with suspension settings scares me, cos I've read so many things that warn of the knots you can tie yourself in if you don't really know what you're doing, and I don't 

When I load a bike up for a spot of touring, I don't touch anything either. I just ride to suit the altered weight. If I'm touring, I'm happy to go a bit slower, cos I'll be taking in the scenery more anyway. But my current touring/camping kit weighs considerably less than your average pillion, so doesn't affect the ride that much anyhoo.

The R6 shock has made me wonder how far you can go with a gen 1, and it still be a great all-rounder though. I'll have to do the R1 fork mod some time (probably next year now), and I actually got to wondering how much difference a pair of carbon/magnesium/ultra-light, super-unobtainium wheels would make - reducing unsprung weight an' all that. The gen 1 will always have a weight penalty over more modern bikes, but that doesn't mean it can't be quite awesome - we've seen here what they can do on the track, and plenty here have already done all the mods I'm slowly getting around to doing - except I haven't seen anyone try the lightweight wheels option yet, probably for obvious reasons ££££££££!

Sounds really good Nick.....of course only Welsh roads will decide though ......if we see any more sun..


Tricky one aint it.....the more settings we get then the more we can foc up........but we dont alter settings when we get in a sporty car.....suppose bikes are so sensitive to weight though.....& devilsyam will have known how to set it up to be pretty good for you.


All good

[Red Ceri]

Cleaned my GEN 1, first chance after my ride to Malta and back, 4400 miles in 13 days riding, longest day 471 miles (to Dijon from home) shortest, 157 miles Lake Como to Landeck (Austria) via Stelvio pass.

[adeejaysdelight]

I did my first solo wheel bearing change 


It wen't well, apart from me not knowing there is a hub bearing to be changed too. I need to get one ordered then.


I fitted a standard 15 tooth front sprocket. I changed to -1 5 months ago. The negatives outweigh the positives for me.


I removed and polished my exhaust. A header was blowing, so I needed new gaskets anyway.


I also removed, baked, cleaned and reassembled my headlamp unit and fitted 10k HiD units. Seems to be going well.

[adeejaysdelight]

And my bike is in bits a few days before I go on the Poppy-Tour 

[brooker81]

Went for a blast out last night 100 or do miles. Decided I don't like the custom map

[noggythenog]

Cool pic


Can you just download these different maps for free then or is that wishful thinking?.


I could do with a power commander.......ive got no issue with power delivery...well once im shifting on it is bloody rapid.....but i do have the jerkyness at moments such as going round roundabouts whereby it is no throttle to ohmyfuckingod its gonna fire me into the hedge and nothing in between

[brooker81]

Maps are free the custom uploaded ones anyway. U can have your own made which costs ie dyno time etc.

[Hedgetrimmer]

Went for a blast out last night 100 or do miles. Decided I don't like the custom map

Excellent pic 

[NorthWestern]

reached a milestone!


60,000 miles (halfway to work this morning).


I can feel the engine freeing up as it will be almost run in by now :p

[Hedgetrimmer]

60,000 miles (halfway to work this morning).

   That's a bloody long commute - what you got, an intergalactic Fazer or something?!   

[Skippernick]

60,000 miles (halfway to work this morning).

   That's a bloody long commute - what you got, an intergalactic Fazer or something?!   

ah very good Nick.

[NorthWestern]

Droll... Very Droll.. 

[Hedgetrimmer]

H's café today, where was seen a trio of triples:

Pristine 750 H2B:



H2C with KR1 forks, brakes, wheels, s/arm:



Immaculate KH250:



And a beautifully restored Z900:



Followed by a blat around Salisbury Plain etc.

[Dave48]

Rode it this morning then cleaned the chain with paraffin & dedicated brush. Relubed with engine oil.

[esetest]

Went for a ride down to Weymouth via Chew valley , up over the Mendips onto Shepton Mallet along the A37 to Yeovil , then onto Dorchester and Weymouth , the roads were surprisingly quiet but Weymouth was packed , nice Augusta in Weymouth .
Came back via Cheddar stopped for a coffee , nice Valkyrie and ZXR1200 parked up , got chatting to a Harley  owner  .
Then home via Burrington , through Chew valley down Dundry hill into Bristol .
Saw a couple of Fazers .

[esetest]

Pics from Cheddar

[steeeve66]

Hooned around the TT circuit.. twice.. Having spent most of the day at Jurby looking at wonderful old bikes.

[slimwilly]

Got the front sprocket off, degreased the area and the swingarm and chain  after the 2500 mile trip to Czeq and back,


found my 16 tooth front sprocket and put it on,


Just took it for a 20 minute spin,,,,,oh my ,,,it really is much, much, much  more fun with the 16 tooth front

[Hedgetrimmer]

Got the front sprocket off, degreased the area and the swingarm and chain  after the 2500 mile trip to Czeq and back,


found my 16 tooth front sprocket and put it on,


Just took it for a 20 minute spin,,,,,oh my ,,,it really is much, much, much  more fun with the 16 tooth front

I had the front skimming the tarmac purely unintentionally exiting a roundabout next to M/C Megastore today - guess I was in third, didn't think I was really giving it any. So a smaller front sprocket just isn't needed on a gen 1 methinks!

[pilgo]

went for dinner with a friend at her static holiday home in swanage,
 
quick blat dowm the A303, down the A37 yeovil/Dorchester ,quick bimble on the A35 and then the A352 to wareham,finaly the A351 to corfe castle and into ullwell
 
the roads on the way back were all but empty untill yeovil,got caught in a big shower but loved the whole trip,only 145 miles round trip but great day out,im loving being back on a bike again 
 
had a niggle since being back on 2 wheels,in that my hands would go numb/tingly at random times,no set reason,they just would. tried my new gloves today,and no numbness,so glad i brought them.

[slimwilly]

Got the front sprocket off, degreased the area and the swingarm and chain  after the 2500 mile trip to Czeq and back,


found my 16 tooth front sprocket and put it on,


Just took it for a 20 minute spin,,,,,oh my ,,,it really is much, much, much  more fun with the 16 tooth front

I had the front skimming the tarmac purely unintentionally exiting a roundabout next to M/C Megastore today - guess I was in third, didn't think I was really giving it any. So a smaller front sprocket just isn't needed on a gen 1 methinks!

Its hard to explain the mechanics of it Nick,low down a 125 will lift the front wheel, this shortens the range of acceleration from low revs to high, a smaller window of acceleration, across the gears,where its more fun,4th 5th 6th gears ,there is no need to use the last 10 mph of our bikes out put in 6th gear so this collates it a bit more near where we use the power and pull ability.


There are alot of "huh,why do that"  but dod as you are,ok,,but ask those who use their bikes on punch and brake A roads,fast,,it really gets it where you need it.
But if you go out for a Sunday pootle around, ride like a nice guy, dont ever do power,performance mods then you sure wont want to do this,
Some of us ENJOY the buzz 


Did you know , the last time we rode the bends above Crossgates, i was in 5th gear most of the time ,we were not going fast enough to get into the power punch of the FZ1s

[bigbluebear]

Did one of my Sunday loops yesterday...Glasgow...Loch Lomond...Crianlarich...Tynedrum...Glencoe...Ballachuist...Oban...Lochgilphead....Inveraray...Loch Lomond and back to Glasgow...foccin brilliant!!!