Thanks for the feedback. I plan to find a local machine shop that can remove it and hopefully fit a new M8x1.25 nipple. If that can't happen then I'll remember the alternative calipers you suggest.
I have just today replaced the Conti RA on the back of my Mk1 600 for a BT021,on the front is a new-ish BT023 and the bike was fine with the worn Conti/new BT023 combination. No issues at all with handling.
I have mullered the bleed nipple on my bike ('they all do that'I hear you shout!). Bloody thing has snapped off,tried the usual Eazi-Out method of removing it but it's having none of it. I am reluctant to attempt to drill it out as from experience I know I'm useless at this stuff. So before I remove it to a Machine Shop for removal I wondered if there is a replacement caliper that will bolt on?
Yeah I have one that's been kicking around my shed since 07, came from my W Reg S. It has a small black patch on it (circular 25mm) from where I laid the bike down in the back garden . Apart from that it's excellent. £10 + Posting?
Thanks for the feedback lads. I will bite on the bullet then and get the multitester out. Thought it was best to check if there was a known fault on these models that may have saved a lot of hassle troubleshooting
Thanks for the replies guys. The splits really are very thin, you could call them hair-line really. I am now re-assured and will ignore them until I can coerce the missus into buying me a set
On my 98 FZS600 the inlet rubbers are showing hairline splits. It's not effecting the performance at all (no indication of running weak) so I think they do not go all the way through....yet! New ones on Ebay are £75 a set A friend suggested trying vulcanising rubber solution, the type you get in a push-bike puncture repair kit. Which I am tempted to try, only thing that worries me is the heat that close to the engine. What do you lot think?
Just bought a 98 Fazer 600 and it will shortly need tyres. What should I go for? Last time I had one of these bikes I remember fitting Bridgestone. Are they still the tyre of choice?
Yes it is tough out there for a seller. I've just (Monday 31 Oct) bought a Fazer 6 1998 with 34k miles and decent nick for £900, and with it I got a load of extras & spares. Result for me, but hard if you're selling.
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. Apart from that it's excellent.
A friend suggested trying vulcanising rubber solution, the type you get in a push-bike puncture repair kit. Which I am tempted to try, only thing that worries me is the heat that close to the engine. What do you lot think?