Thanks  Nickodemon - I agree with you. There are some really good guys on the forum !!

Thanks - I have messaged him 

I thought as much- Thank you for your  reply
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Thanks for all your advice lads -
I went for the Yuasa battery in the end as I got a very good deal for one through a friend.  Apparently you need beware of imitation Yuasa batteries  for sale on the internet tho- thats what I heard on the grapevine - don't know how  much truth there is in that  - but wouldn't surprise me tbh.  Will  add another post soon,  to report on  how I get on with the new battery and give my verdict !!

Hi - when out on my 2002 fzs1000 today, the rev counter started behaving  strangely -it was jumping between 0 - 1000 rpm and the temperature light situated on the dial flashed. This happened a few times and then the rev counter behaved normally.  I did not notice any problems  with the  way the bike was running.  I looked up the error codes, but couldn't find one  for 0-1000rpm. Does anyone out there know WTF is going on ??
Thanks guys.

Hi Paul - you in Dublin?

Thanks for your advice guys - Did the dirty deed ( and I mean DIRTY) - took off swing arm and gave it a good clean and greased the bearings.  I didn't have to drop the shock out completely -just undid the linkage - pretty straight forward really -  it took me all afternoon with a friend to do it tho ( cleaning all the chain lube out of the front sprocket area etc. took ages), but I think an endless Yamaha chain Kit may prove to be a good decision-and it wasn't  hugely expensive either surprisingly.  Rode the bike yesterday and I can't believe how much better it feels - mind, the old set hand 34 1/2 thousand miles on it and was totally past  its sell by date- feel much safer now!  !!!!!

Hi- I need to replace my chain and sprockets on my bog standard 2002  Gen1 fazer 1000.  I don't ride hard ( but don't ride like a vicar either !) - so what x-ring do people suggest for best quality/ best value - I don't need the heaviest super duty race chain, just something that is better than o.e.m. spec- perhaps something like a DID 530 VXGB or an EK x-ring chain.??  I have read somewhere that it is always advisable to use a new Yamaha front sprocket, as other makes make more noise- is this true?  The Yam sprockets cost much more than say a Sunstar or JT sprocket - I see chain/sprocket packages that are very reasonable which use cheaper front sprockets, I just wonder if it is false economy and I would be better to go for the Yam front sprocket, and buy the chain and rear sprocket all separately - advice please, Cheers!

Can anyone tell me which model number of Renthal handlebars are nearest in shape/reach etc to the standard bars on a 2002 Gen1 Fazer 1000.  There seems to be a confusing  number of different shapes/ styles in their range, and I can't work it out!!!.  Thanks!

look at my posts on the old yuku site under 'MRA vario screen modification-reply'
have since put wing off my mra vario touring screen on the setup shown and it works well for me - am 5'9" ish. 

I'm sure it's been asked before, but is it easy/possible to fit an R1 end can directly  to an fzs1000 -?
If so, what year R1 is best to go for, and do you have to do any further mods - ( carbs etc ?) - or is it just a straight bolt on job?
Thanks