Hi,
I have 'Y' plate FZS 1000 - as previously owned and improved by DevilsYam who I believe is no stranger to this good site.


Anyrate - I'm seeking some advice / guidance please.


Bike was running perfectly. Came out earlier in week, turned ignition key and absolutely nothing, no lights, no clicks or burrs...zilch.
Did a bit of research on this forum and initial feedback seemed to be battery. It was sitting at ~12.2 V unloaded (couldn't load it). I have had it on charge via Optimate and it's now at over 13V (charger still connected) - but still absolutely nothing when I turn the ignition key.


I've checked the fuses - all fine. I also have voltage at the main fuze when the ignition is turned which could suggest the barrel is OK??


I will remove plastic and tank tomorrow to see if there's anything obvious. I will also have a quick look and clean in the kill switch. May try a jump too.


However, my main question is: "does the fact that I get absolutely nothing point to a specific culprit - is there a relay which is the very first thing in the circuit (after the fuze)?".


I'm more than happy to buy a battery - but it doesn't 'feel' like that at the moment although I appreciate these can be digital in their behaviour.


Thanks 
Doug

Hi,


It is with a heavy heart, but my faithful Fazer 600 should probably go to a another home .....?


First the spec, then the history

• Fazer FZS600 registered June'03 - Red
• I am 2nd owner
• I acquired Jan'08 as the 'perfect' 2nd hand purchase in Jan'08 with 5500 miles on the clock
• It now has 26500 miles on the clock
• Very good recent tyres
• Aftermarket silencer with original as spare
• META alarm system with spare fob + 'magic' number
• KN air filter
• 'Fancy' (expensive?) plugs
• Rad cover
• Spare key
• Spare seat - with small tear
• Seat on bike also has a tiny tear which is 'patched'
• Recent replacement battery (gel)
• Currently on SORN
• Will come with full 12 months MOT

I bought this as an immaculate low mileage example which had been used by a lovely old guy only when the temperature was above 20C.
Nonetheless he had it serviced regardless of mileage.
I bought it as a practical work machine and used it from March'08 to March'12 as such - doing about 50 gentle miles a day - predominantly A roads.
I have done all servicing myself changing oil and filter very regularly. I have also done the fork oil and balanced the carbs a few times.
I have had the down pipes off a couple of times and painted and sprayed them - they are totally solid but it's an engineers job rather than an immaculate finish!
The bike has never ever let me down - if I had to ride to Portugal tomorrow (I wish), I would bet my mortgage it would get there with zero issues.
The bike is very clean and genuine but not showroom immaculate.
I am a gentle old fart of a rider - I have too much mechanical sympathy and insufficient nerve to get any where near a 'wheelie'.
It is still on original chain and sprox and these have loads of life left ...... sorry!


Why am I facing the inevitable and reluctantly selling it .....?

• I have changed job and no longer do a bike based commute
• I inadvertently bought a TRX850 off e-bay and this is now my high days and holidays 'toy' (I would not trust this to get me to Portugal yet!)
• I want something to tinker with - the TRX is a tinkerers delight - the Fazer is boringly reliable!

I don't need to sell but it's sitting in my garage as an under utilised asset.


Looking for £1700 - does that sound fair?


Very happy to chat at length: 07789 455 472


Thanks for persevering


Doug