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« on: 25 November 2011, 12:38:36 pm »
Cost.....
Possibly, but then again as discussed they used the TRX/YZF/XJR/TRX Sumitomo rear on quite a few '90's Yams, must have had quite a few thousand of them lying around. After all, they had a few front bluespots going spare & had no problem fitting them to the bike instead of the usual bargain-bucket rubbish.
Is the 98-03 FZS600 rear caliper fitted to any other Yams? Can't think of any that come to mind, not even something @ budget level like the early Diversion 600.
If not, then it was made just for that model, which would instead be the expensive option!
877
« on: 25 November 2011, 12:28:51 pm »
If they're not battle-scarred on the lowers you could fit new stanchions?
Ebay Item number: 220837454868
Failing that, these have now appeared
Ebay Item number: 250940366109
878
« on: 25 November 2011, 12:17:47 pm »
Harry,
As stated, new seals will help. Check your pistons to see if they're heavily corroded...if they are, then replacements like Lumpy suggested are the best way to go. Pattern ones from Nikone or similar work fine, used them regularly on my own brakes, not too sure about less familiar names....
Nikone FZS rear brake seals - ebay item # 190572911422
Fazer101 - excellent update to the knowledge database....I suggested last year that the Thunderace / YZF750 / early XJR1200 rear calipers *might* fit as they looked the same as the TRX850 one, nice to know that another rear caliper definitely fits. Beats me why Yam didnt fit those calipers to the FZS600 in the 1st place....
879
« on: 23 November 2011, 07:56:40 pm »
880
« on: 21 November 2011, 08:07:53 pm »
Not the same design at all, the pistons are way bigger than the standard FZS600 so offers loads more bite. Pad area larger too.
Bizarrely, despite more stopping power (and less inclination to seize up) the caliper still retains a decent amount of sensitivity re rear wheel lockups, although you might lose that with a braided rear hose fitted.
I've owned a TRX850, had a FZS600 and now have the 1000 so have experience of all caliper options.
Bottom line is that its a decent upgrade that works well, dont know of anyone on the old site who wasnt pleased with the conversion for their 600.
882
« on: 19 November 2011, 12:23:36 pm »
That looks like a burgundy 1999 model? Very nice, had one myself.
Only sh1t thing is that Yam only made that colour scheme for 1 year, so don't damage the panels or tank.... matching replacements rarely come up on ebay
883
« on: 17 November 2011, 11:00:28 pm »
Airbox sealed & inlet not blocked ? Air filter need replaced? Carb rubbers cracked through?
Poor cold starting & 108k might mean tight valves, tho they rarely go much out of spec
Failing that perhaps something has worn out in the carbs themselves, perhaps one of the jets
884
« on: 17 November 2011, 04:28:57 pm »
Sounds to me like most people here want midrange performance improvement, and are happy with the 600's top speed?
885
« on: 17 November 2011, 04:22:14 pm »
Has been covered already on this new site, no clear consensus http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,420.0.htmlHigher screen = more noise & possibly more buffeting. I have a Givi d129 & find it quite noisy. Also, the mirrors will also be causing a surprising amount of turbulence, take them off temporarily to see if there's a huge difference. If there is, do the Fuzzyone mirror mod
886
« on: 16 November 2011, 05:43:19 pm »
Dont think the original FZS600 was released in the U.S., so no Ivans jet kit for it.
You could also change the sprockets for more acceleration, but then less top speed, more gear changes and poorer fuel economy. Or perhaps just redline what you already have....
887
« on: 16 November 2011, 01:45:35 pm »
I had the Hyperpro springs front & back. I used 2.5w oil in the forks. Better than standard, but still progressive springs. Ravenrider's is probably the best mod for the money (£15-20). Basically grinding a 1" chunk of the fork spring off and making a longer spacer to compensate. Oh, and switching to 5w or even 2.5w fork oil, then adding about 50mls more oil than standard per leg. Worked well for me until I succumbed the the dark side (R1 forks) http://www.yamahafz1oa.com/ravenriderssuspensionupgrade.shtmlFailing that you could just change the standard fork springs for aftermarket linear ones....after that the fixes are mucho £££££££££££
888
« on: 11 November 2011, 10:31:12 pm »
Dont forget a TRX 850 rear is an identical sumitomo caliper (apart from no anodised blue centre) and guidance to fit it is buried away on the old site.
Should increase your options...
889
« on: 08 November 2011, 03:08:53 pm »
Very nice indeed, bit heavy @ 239kg kerb weight....wonder if it'll be more like a 'TDM' than a Tuono?
890
« on: 07 November 2011, 02:27:14 pm »
I thought 2006 onwards bikes were Gen2?
Quite a few Gen1 looms on ebay tho a bit steep
Item number: 200669773536
Gen 2 loom
Item number: 130463279960
891
« on: 03 November 2011, 04:29:25 pm »
TTS used to advertise a 660cc big bore kit for the T'cat, however they never answered my enquiry for costs etc a couple of years back and from memory only one person on the old messageboard had successfully fitted the larger pistons to their FZS600.
A real pity as a 10% capacity hike would have given a decent performance gain.....maybe if enough people pushed TTS for a group buy they might reconsider!
892
« on: 02 November 2011, 11:52:28 am »
An alternative - if you don't mind the looks fit decent handguards from something like a V-strom 650. I have & I'm still bombing around with my Summer gloves on and have yet to experience frozen hands.
Failing that, another vote for the Spada gloves
893
« on: 02 November 2011, 11:48:44 am »
Remember the 2002/03 Foxeye model has a slightly bigger tank (2 litres more?), so it can probably hit 250 miles before running out.
You can also enlarge the tank's vacuum hole just under the petrol cap to allow more fuel in (details lurking somewhere on the old website), although if you can already do 200+ miles to a tank your a*se will be the limiting factor between stops, not fuel range.
Since switching to the 1000, I find it does about 10mpg less than the 600. Don't think any middleweight bike is as economical as the FZS600, although 500 twins or early Diversions (bleurgh) might just edge it
894
« on: 31 October 2011, 12:30:20 pm »
Manny - I take it there are cables still attached to it? If there are, the cables may be incorrectly adjusted - they are probably too tight. Pat's web-page contains decent info on setting the exup cables to the correct tensions http://www.cartestsoftware.com/fz1/exupmaintenance.htmlAnother possibility is that the actual exup valve has warped slightly and is sticking in position. Loosen the end plate off a good bit and see if the valve then rotates freely. My valve was sticking when I tightened down the end plate. It had suffered from mild warping and had to be bent back into shape. Additionally, a bit of metal on the end tab had to be filed away for smooth rotation and its now a touch loose, resulting in a bit of rattling /squeaking. But at least the noises tell me its still working.... Are you getting the 7k tacho error?
895
« on: 30 October 2011, 04:09:14 pm »
Yes, just to confirm I have a 2006 YBR125 as well as my FZS1000
Its always been very cold-blooded & will simply will not run without the choke on. The online forums reflect similar owner experiences & I believe the later FI version of the bike doesn't have the problem to the same extent.
It used to bug me sitting in traffic @ 4000rpm, but kinda got used to it now.
896
« on: 29 October 2011, 09:11:57 pm »
Nice bike, think i'd lose my license in a day on that missile
So errr....are you not 'ScotKwak' now?
897
« on: 29 October 2011, 09:09:35 pm »
Not sure if there's anything unusual going on here, mine hasn't ever sat unused for extended periods of time & yet still shows the same reluctance to run from cold.
I have to leave it with choke on & ride it for about five full minutes before it'll rev & run without stalling. Once she's warm she'll start & run fairly well for the rest of the day, but not before that.
898
« on: 27 October 2011, 05:30:22 pm »
It appears you like golden showers, then...
899
« on: 24 October 2011, 08:31:31 pm »
Denise / FZ1 girl on the US site has clocked up just over 197000 miles on hers....should be the 1st FZS1000 to break 200k, hopefully.... http://www.okmsta.com/fz1grl/
900
« on: 14 October 2011, 06:07:54 pm »
Yes, and better too 'cos they'll have the preload adjusters the 98/99 bikes lacked
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