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FZ6 / Fazer / Rusty Filler Cap
« on: 22 May 2018, 02:54:55 pm »
My FZ6 S2 got a hit on the last MOT for a rusty filler. It's been like that since I bought it.
I've decided it's about time I got it sorted, but I'm not sure which way to go with it - replacement or fix. Fowlers have it listed at a stonking £200+, so I'd be into finding a second-hand part.
The alternative is trying to remove the rust with something like this -https://mistralie.co.uk/products/gel-rust-remover.
I don't have a picture to hand at the moment, unfortunately, but it's pretty badly rusted and almost eaten through in a few places.
Any thoughts and ideas, or even better, someone with a spare fuel cap they'd like to donate?
Cheers, Rob.



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FZ6 / Fazer / Front Pads Binding
« on: 02 July 2017, 10:22:18 pm »
I changed my front pads recently, but accidentally popped one of the pistons out of the caliper whilst cleaning. I've bled the brakes and they're working fine, but the pistons refuse to retract and the pads are binding, so the wheel won't rotate freely.

I've come back from a 2000 mile European trip expecting it to have sorted itself, but no joy.

Any ideas what I can do to get the calipers to release?

Cheers

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FZ6 / Fazer / Finding Switched Power For TomTom Rider Installation
« on: 01 September 2016, 10:00:37 am »
I've just splashed out a ridiculous amount of cash for a TomTom Rider (you would have thought TomTom would have spent a few quid on updating it's ancient interface by now!). It comes with a Ram Mount and power connections.

I've hunted through YouTube, but drawn a blank so I'd like to know the best place to take a switched positive so that the GPS is only powered when then ignition is on? This is for a 2007 FZ6 S2 (SA), by the way.

I have the Haynes service manual if you want to refer to that, but I'd appreciate some detailed instructions and a picture if possible so that I know I'm looking at the correct connection.

Cheers, Rob.

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FZ6 / Fazer / 2007 FZ6 S1 Pulling To The Right At Low Speeds
« on: 23 June 2016, 01:04:55 pm »
Every since I bought my FZ6 a year ago, I've noticed that it wants to pull to the side at low speeds, such as going round tight corners. This is more prominent to the right, but happens for both sides. I have to litterally fight the steering to stop it wanting to go full-lock.

I thought it was a vagary with my particular machine, but I've recently come across another Fazer owner with the same problem.

Anyone else experienced this, or might know what's wrong?  It's not a massive problem, but I'd rather it wasn't there and the ride was much smoother.

Cheers, Rob.


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