So I was heading into work the other day and noticed my right footpeg
was very slidey while belting along the A75, pulled up into Annan and
noticed my bike is chucking out steam from the top of the engine block.


So a small abandonment and recovery job late and my mechanic informs
me that the steel coolant pipe has completely corroded and basically split
basically chucking out all the coolant onto the engine block. So I've have
basically been using this bike everyday since I bought it pretty much
in all weathers and has been stored outside all the time.

So the bikes engine turns over but the thing that concerns me is that he's
concerned what other damage the bike may have suffered as a result, but
he won't know till the initial repairs are done. Despite this there are loads of
other small jobs that really need done on it and bits replaced.

So I am curious to know:


If anyone's had this sort of trouble before?
Did your bike suffer any other issues?
Does anyone know how much replacement coolant pipes cost?


The bike isn't really worth much tbh it's old, lived in and has a few battle
scars I've moved further away from where I work so I need to know my
bike will start in the morning and I am kind of wavering between buying a
brand new bike (which I've been promising myself) and fixing this one and
I am just not sure what way to go, I've always had a Fazer since I got off
my 125cc and my bikes my only transport too.

Opinions welcome.


Fuzzygoth

I am looking for an ignition barrell for a Fazer 1000 2004 edition. Anyone know if an 03 barrell will fit?

Cheers,
Fuzzygoth

I am assuming that people from Glasgow on here being Fazer owners have
had their bikes services here at some point. I am curious what sort of quality
of work you have received in their on your bikes. I am assuming that I have
just been very unlucky in my dealings with them. I have two bikes (Both Yam's)
and have had them in a few times for various odd's and sods an each time
there has been stuff that has annoyed me when they have come back to the
point I am considering looking for another Yam dealer to take my bikes too.
I wouldn't mind but at £71 quid an hour I am a little tired of getting my bike
back to find certain irregularities. To be fair to them not everything that's
happened is their fault nearly getting taken out by a taxi while road testing
one of my bikes is beyond anyone's control and I was glad the lad was okay
and thankful that he managed to get my bike out of the way but I've not had
this sort of thing at the 3 other garages I used over the last 3 years.

Opinions welcome, I am trying to keep an open mind but I really nearly blew
a gasket this morning.

Fuzzygoth

I am trying to change my spark plugs today, I can easily
access the ones either side of the engine but the ones in
the middle of the engine block look a little more tricky to
get to. What's the best way to get them out (I have the
toolkit). I'd hope removing the tank would give me easier
access but on doing it it didn't look quite that easy.

Cheers
Fuzzygoth

Bike Make : Yamaha
 Bike Model : FZS Fazer 1000 Exup
 Year : 2004
 Price : £ 2,300.00
 MOT/ TAX DETAILS 8th of May 2012/31 of October (will put another 6 months on it)
 Mileage : 44,150 now (the bike is currently in use till my other is returned)
 Colour : Silver
 Extras : Heated Grips MRA Vario Screen Info-rad Autocom Sola-Alarm 815 Data-Tagged Fender Extender Radiator Cover Rear Hugger Belly Pan Givi Rack Engine Bars  Crash Mushrooms Ivanised (Jet Kit) Extra fan (Touring hot countires) AirHorn  EBH Breaking Wave Disc's Carbon Co End Can Touring Scotoiler Braided Hoses Hagon Front & Rear Shocks
 
 Overall Bike Condition : Good (Used Daily)
 Tyre/Chain/Sprocket Condition : Plently of life in the tyres, Recent Chain and Sprockets
 Service History/Receipts/Recent Service work : Some service history, lots of recepits, all MOT documens.
 Non Restricted/Shop Restricted/Factory Restricted: No
 Bike Location : Sheffield/Nottingham
 Any Other Relevant Info : The Rev' Counter has a slight problem that it jumps up to 7k rev's for 2 seconds but doesn't affect the running.
 Contact details: mail@davidphillips.info or 07912030455
 
 Its Silver with a Black engine & swing arm, I've owned this bike for two years and have loved every second
 of it very fast, manouverable and grin inspiring. I am going back to University so due to space restrictions
 some of my bikes have had to go (2 already gone). Including myself it's had two owners and has had just about
 every conceivable modification. The bike runs on a de-tuned R1 engine and as such is capable of up to
 about 160 mph (not that I have ever gotten anywhere near that) and is very comfortable on the long miles.
 The bike only has 1 months road tax left on it but I'll stick another 6 months on for the winner. The bike is
 currently in use so the miles will crawl up slowly atm. It's running Road Angel Tyres and has recently had
 a new chain and sprockets. Any questions let me know and I'll answer as well as I can. The paper work includes
 all the MOT certificates to date, Handbook for the bike & Sola-Larm. One key and one alarm fob. The laquer
 in the pillion hangers is has a few marks but no rust or damage. It's been dropped once and has a few scuffs on
 the wing mirrors and engine bars while I've re-painted.
 
 Viewings are possible around the Sheffield/Chesterfield Area, The bike is advertised in several other places so
 I reserve the right to end the auction should it sell elsewhere. No test rides are possible without the full amount
 for the bike in my hand. There is no topbox with the Givi Rack as I am using it on my remaining bike. I don't
 particularly want to sell this bike but realistically I have to slim down the number of bike I have. Delivery may
 be possible within a reasonable distance otherwise buyer will have to collect. The bike is ready to ride away.

My Rev Counter on my 04 Fazer 1000 when I turn the ignition before starting
the engine it shoots up to 7k rev's for 2 seconds every 6 seconds until I start
the engine and then everything is normal. Anyone know what going on with it
is it an error or fault in the  wire?

Fuzzy