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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: £46..??!!!
« on: 29 January 2017, 02:37:27 pm »
I have used this method of plastic welding for a few things, works pretty well especially if you melt in the metal staples :)

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Thermowax Unit - Idle Problems - Reference Photos
« on: 29 January 2017, 01:42:02 pm »
Ash69 - I managed to get my tab by poking a telescopic magnet down below where it came off and the magnet eventually latched onto it.  May be worth a go if you have not already tried?


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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: £46..??!!!
« on: 29 January 2017, 01:39:45 pm »
I plastic welded mine, all you need is a soldering iron, tie-wraps and wire.  Link attached

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Thermowax Unit - Idle Problems - Reference Photos
« on: 28 January 2017, 08:26:42 pm »
Yes glad I found the spring.  Got some 'Ben & Jerry's tonight lol!


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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Thermowax Unit - Idle Problems - Reference Photos
« on: 28 January 2017, 05:26:47 pm »
The last photos - the final one show the small bracket and the sping with attached to the righthand side screw

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Thermowax Unit - Idle Problems - Reference Photos
« on: 28 January 2017, 05:24:48 pm »
A few more photos

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Thermowax Unit - Idle Problems - Reference Photos
« on: 28 January 2017, 05:23:37 pm »
Hi Guys

Firstly many thanks for all the advice on the forum, was reading recently about the thermowax unit and quickly realised that this was the reason for my idle problles from a cold start.  Stripped the thermowax unit today and now working perfectly.  The rod was solid in the out position needed a few hits from a pin hammer and 3-1 oil to free it up.  A couple of points (problems) that that I had.

(1)  the righthand screw for the top of the Thermowax unit holds a very small metal bracket that the spring attaches to (the other end of the spring attaches to the throttle body) when I unscrewed the screw the bracket and spring pinged into the bowels of the engine - thank god for telescopic magnets!  (see photo 12 for bracket and spring) :o

(2) the two screws holding the thermowax unit to the bike were solid.  I tapped them free with a cold chisel and pin hammer and replaced the screws. 

I took a few photos for reference which I thought may help out anyone else that does this job.

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Thermowax unit .......AGAIN !!!!!!
« on: 27 January 2017, 06:37:56 pm »
Thanks for posting, I think that I may have a similar problem, bike does not idle from cold without holding the trottle open.  Will look at this tomorrow.  I assume you need to strip it down and clean rather than simply spraying it with WD40 or similar externally?


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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Wiring GPS to ignition switch
« on: 19 January 2017, 08:14:01 pm »
Recently fitted my heated grips to a switched live using the spare auxillary/accessory cable on my Gen2 bike (located under tank).  May be spare cables on the Gen1?

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Wheel bearing kit for FZ1 Gen 2
« on: 07 January 2017, 05:51:21 pm »
Just thought I would let you all know that the service I had from Marksman was excellent. 

If anyone else is changing there rear bearings on a Gen 2 bike just check that you get the correct size of the rubber outer seals.  The outer daimeter of seals I was sent were 62mm when i actually needed 58mm.  The correct size of the rubber seals for my 2008 bike is 40/58/7.  Marksman were great and sent out a set of replacements within 24 hours.

I had never removed needle bearings before but they came out easy enough, just gave them a spray with GT85, heated the wheel hub with a hairdrier and gently tapped them out with a drift :)

I have a job for tomorrow, just fitted the wheel on the bike and noticed a nail in the back tire, already have one puncture repair so will replace the tire - bugger.  A lot of builders in the area at the moment pulling kit in and out of their vans!! :(




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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Caliper bolts?
« on: 27 December 2016, 06:27:13 pm »
These are listed on ebay?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-Brake-Caliper-Hanger-Mount-Bolts-Yamaha-FZ1-FZ6-FZ8-Fazer-XJ6-Diversion-/311580301824?hash=item488ba21a00:g:yPgAAOSwAL9UgvZT

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Wheel bearing kit for FZ1 Gen 2
« on: 25 December 2016, 06:31:32 pm »
Top man - thanks.  This will let me get on with the winter maintainence!! After the Christmas lunch has settled down! :eek




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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Wheel bearing kit for FZ1 Gen 2
« on: 24 December 2016, 06:33:22 pm »
Marksman have front wheel bearings listed for the FZ1 Gen2 bike, but not rear bearings.  Have sent them an e-mail to find out if they stock them.  Ordered front bearings from M&P meantime (All Balls).

Cheers

Bruce

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Wheel bearing kit for FZ1 Gen 2
« on: 23 December 2016, 11:19:45 am »
Cheers Guys - I will try them out.

Bruce :lol

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Introduction / Re: Hello from Dunfermline, Fife
« on: 23 December 2016, 11:16:50 am »
Thanks Robbo - Certianly enjoyingit so far.

Cheers

bruce


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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Wheel bearing kit for FZ1 Gen 2
« on: 21 December 2016, 10:05:27 pm »
Anyone replaced their rear wheel bearings on a FZ1 Gen 2 bike?  Looking to replace  mine as a preventative measure as the bearings collapsed on the last bike.  Having difficulty finding a rear bearing kit from a bearing manufacturer that i recognise.  Weemoto have a kit by 'Slinky Glide', who i had never heard of before.  Anyone used these kits (are they any good) or know where I can get another kit - I live in the UK. 

Thanks

Bruce

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Introduction / Hello from Dunfermline, Fife
« on: 21 December 2016, 09:53:45 pm »
Hello Everyone - Just joined the forum.  Bought a FZ1S earlier this year with full luggage.  Had a good number of bikes over the years, last bike was a 2000 Fireblade.  Wanted a do it all bike with luggage and good comfort so it fitted the bill. 

Cheers

Bruce

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