You can use Sugru to mount it on the chin, i am going to try this i think. My SJCam feels like its dragging my head to the side. Not sure i'd get a good view from bars with the fairing, might need to stick to fairing.

The later model Fazers had different pillion pegs, my mate fitted later rear pegs as he thought it was more comfortable for pillion, could that be the case for the link to the rack?

Hi Moff,


I have meant to make one of these over the years but never got round to it, was thinking yeah this is the year i should then noticed I am already signed up for that whole weekend on a charity ride in the north of Scotland.


I hope it does not get cancelled and then i'll defo get my finger out for next year.

Yeah i would defo be looking elsewhere, unfortunately i'm in Bonnie Scotland so can't help you with a garage in Essex. Hopefully another foccer will now see and maybe give some other options, otherwise its gonna be that 2 hour ride, maybe not a bad thing on a nice day. 

Hey guys,

Ordered the parts today £91.66 [size=78%] [/size], sure it will make the bike feel a lot better though.

See the seized compression adjuster threads, does this just mean the screw at the bottom of forks will not turn any clicks?


I am sure mine move as i changed the forks after installing the Devilsym R6 shock. But if thats what the problem for that is i'll need to recheck to be sure as might have that to contend with will doing the forks.

Aye, that should do it Tefer. To make a job of it, get the Yamaha OE parts. Pattern fork seals are not great in my experience.


It's not a difficult job bar getting the big allen bolt out of the bottom of the fork leg, which can be a pain. After the first 3 rebuilds, I nearly rounded the bolt out, so I bought one of these. Makes the job much simpler if you've access to one.


https://www.amazon.co.uk/Clarke-CEW1000-Electric-Impact-Wrench/dp/B0039BQRUO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1488930817&sr=8-2&keywords=electric+impact+wrench


Other than that, go slowly, keep everything as clean as you can and enjoy the rebuild. As for the springs, I popped some Ohlins progressives in years ago and you can barely tell the difference between them and the standard springs. Maybe I should have gone for higher rate, but it's not the massive day and night difference you get when changing the rear shock for a better one. Honestly, I'd not bother ...

Thanks for that AyJay, I will be enlisting the help of a friend who is a mechanic (car) this will allow me access to better knowledge and also good tools. Just wanted to be sure I replaced all the parts that matter as want it done right. That is the Yamaha Parts picker so wanted to get all the numbers and then go to my local dealer to get the Genuine Parts, i will get that done tomorrow. 


I have seen numerous posts regarding the front suspension and most agree that the Hyperpro kit is better than standard but maybe not as good as linear setup. I am willing to give it a try. The bike has already benefited from a Devilsym R6 shock so hoping to get the front a bit better setup, new oil and that could be all it needs but will give Hyperpro a shot. Thanks for the input though.

Hi Tefer,
you have not said what bike it is that needs the forks upgrading,I note that you have a Thousand and a 600 which bike are you doing?
The exploded view of the forks that you show are certainly not the FZS 600 forks, so I guess the assumption is they are the Thousand forks.

Hi tommyyardin, posted in the Fazer1000/FZ1 section so that should give a good indication   but thanks for replying and clarifying.

And it is posted in the Fazer1000/FZ1 section.

I had to double check i had posted it in the right place once it was said.

Yeah sorry guys mine was a seperate issue but thought it better to ask on a current thread than start a new for same kinda advice.

When the engine has been running and then turned off the valve will reset when you next turn on the ignition.If you then do not start the bike it doesn't reset any more until it's been run.If you turned the engine off via the kill switch it would reset then and not when you next turn the key on. Can't help you with servo direction I'm afraid.

The tank was off so the bike never actually started only ignition on and off a couple of times, so i am hoping that it was not started it won't try to reset. If Servo is now dud i will 


Thanks Robbo

Hi guys cheers for the replies!


In regards to the fzs600 being Ok to restrict, I sat my A2 test on a restricted  fzs600 so there can't be any issue with it being legal for A2. My bike at the moment is not restricted but just wanted to know the ins and outs of who is legally authorised to fit the restrictors and do you need proof i.e., getting stopped by coppers or can I fit myself and be all above board and legal

No problems, a few mates have had problems when looking at Fazers for A2 so thought i'd mention, maybe it was an older problem thats now sorted. 


The legality is a grey area, for the certificate (old style) it had to be fitted by a garage and cost a bomb. Not sure on the getting stopped if they police would just check you have a licence and not know about the type. If you were in an accident and the bike was found to be unrestricted then you may find problems, but would they check? I am sure most insurance places don't even ask about restriction, or that's what i found, but could be different now as you could now be A2 for years.

Hi Guys,


I ordered a new coolant drain screw for my FZS1000 90163-06002 this seemed to supersede 90153-06029, it just does not look right though, looks far to big. But thats what fowlers says.


[size=78%]https://www.fowlersparts.co.uk/parts/4171180/fzs1000-fazer-5lv1-2001-080-c/water-pump[/size]


The radiator drain cap looks a bit perished at the rubber, do you think this will be ok? 

Did you just do front sprocket, do you know what mileage the chain has done, i'd be tempted to do it all?

Yep good to get these checked.


Hope you've got the upgraded nut on order.