Which one do you want? You can have one or both for free so long as your willing to pay the post. I'll need your address to get a cost for postage.


Jim.

No idea what brand it is.

Yep, it's a 'tell-tale' hole under the engine, the idea is you know the seal has gone before too much water gets past the seal and contaminates the oil damaging the engine. Happened on my second fazer, I spoke to a friend who is a Yamaha tech and he said not to worry about it to much unless the leak is really bad, I ran my bike for nearly two years before I sorted it although my leak was very slight.
The good news is it's not too big a job to sort, remove exhaust, sump, and you can get access.


Jim.

Sold my Fazer a couple of weeks ago and have quite a bit of stuff to sell, Nitron sport shock and Maxton converted forks both in excellent condition. They are set up for 16 stone (+/- a stone) in full riding gear, really transforms the handling and can be ridden really aggressively , I've done a few track days and the bike was brilliant. Just a few clicks on the adjusters and the bike can be set up for every day commuting, cost me over a grand for both, looking for £500.
Genuine Yamaha exhaust headers (no exup valve) brand new, never been on a bike £150.
Nose fairing, no cracks or bits missing but there are slight scuffs, £50.
Tail unit, as above £30.
Complete airbox, £20.
I've got loads of other parts I haven't gone through yet, email me if your looking for stuff. I'll go through all the stuff early next week and list it .

Jim.

Definitely get your calipers properly cleaned, the brake Pistons should slip back into the calipers with light finger pressure after cleaning. It's a tedious job but well worth doing every couple of years.
I agree the brakes are already more than strong enough if serviced.
I managed to momentarily lock the front in the dry at about 100mph, panic braking to avoid a taxi........I know, entirely my own fault but a very good demonstration of the brakes effectiveness .
Jim.

This is in my view the one big let down with the fazer, I've had 3 and every one clunks like a bag of spanners. Some are worse than others, my current one sounds the same as yours from what you describe. I've tried everything to sort it with no real luck, just ride the bike and don't worry about it.
Jim.

I got a tube of electrical grease (can't remember the name) from Maplins, it is specifically made for outside use such as TV / satellite equipment. I remember reading the bumf at the time that said it has a mild acid ingredient that 'burns' off any corrosion to ensure a good contact. I've used it on every single connector on my bike.
Jim.

This is the main reason I sold my last fazer, I tried everything but could never cure it. I bought another a couple of years ago and it has the smoothest engine of the 3 I've had, unfortunately it has the clunkiest gearbox. It seems that you can get a good one or a not so good one.
Jim.

The whole adjuster can be removed but you'd have to remove the forks to avoid losing all the fork oil. The complete adjuster is loctited in place and it's a very fine pitch thread. Best bet to avoid any damage is to keep trying the penetrating fluid.
Good luck.

Jim.

What colour?

I believe the fronts are identical as is the R6, the rear on the R1 is a bit wider to accommodate the 190 section tyre. It can be made to fit the Fazer with different spacers, not sure if it needs any other work. The R6 rear wheel might fit as its for a 180 section tyre as well, you'd need to check spacers etc though.

Jim.

I fitted one over the winter but hadn't had a chance to try it until yesterday, I did just over 200 miles up around Tydrum, Inverary then back down Loch Lomond side. The roll on acceleration is improved, come up behind a car, wait for a gap to overtake then woosh! Quite a bit crisper than before and i remember thinking how smooth the engine is on a cruising throttle.

Jim.