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Messages - TOM VR46
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« on: 05 December 2019, 03:57:31 am »
This is more of a request on behalf of my daughter who lives down in Kent. She had a hit and run yesterday morning by a blue van on the A2. Luckly she just a bit bruised and sore, not too sure on bike damage yet but helmet is a right off. I don't know if there are an members down that way or maybe use the A2 to London . It was near Cobham exit about 07.30. Trying to get vans reg number but nothing showing up yet. Or if any members know someone in that area. Any help appreciated.
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« on: 12 October 2019, 08:46:27 pm »
 Happy days. New link on today and all seems ok. Took a bit more time and flared pins to 5.7 which is .5 larger . Havent been out to see how new chain feels yet. Hopefully out tomorrow for wee spin. Sounded a lot smoother just spinning it on paddock stand.  Thanks for pointing out the small increase in pin when flaring , without that I would have probably broke a few more links.
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« on: 10 October 2019, 06:07:32 pm »
Just a wee update. Decided to buy another set of [font=]Vernier Calipers, just cheep set to see what I had done. [/font]
[font=]So on new link , pins measure 5.2mm.[/font]
[font='verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif']On the riveted pin links on chain, roughly 5.6 , 5.7 mm.[/font]
[font='verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif']So going by unfazed measurements the riveted pins are about 0.5 more than the new link.[/font]
[font='verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif']Well ,,, I was well above that ,, by atleast 1.0mm . OOps too much. [/font]
[font='verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif']So no time just now (work) , will do job again at weekend , Taking a little bit more care.[/font]
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« on: 07 October 2019, 02:21:41 pm »
It was the same as unfazed. But, as in unfazed pic , the flare pin , you can see clearly the point that would enter the pin on link to be flared. The set I got , if you had taken pic at same angle as in unfazed pic , you would not have seen as much of the point. When I held it up to the link to be flared , the point was in the hollow and flush with the face, this to me would not have done any flaring. So, after a bit of head scratching and looking through old tools I found a small punch , similar to tool one in the picture. A little bit of work and it looked ok. The point was same size as the hollow in link , but has more of an angle to flare. The thing I got wrong was just the pressure, because you are flaring to such a small degree, it would have been ok if I had not gone for the last wee tweek on it. My fault  But the tool in unfazed pic looks a lot better than the one I got.
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« on: 07 October 2019, 02:09:03 am »
Sorry the pic isn't the best. Ive got just a basic flaring tool of ebay. But the flare part of the set didn't seem to good so I made a part which gave a little bit more of a spread to the pin. The part that came with the set seemed as if it would have been apply direct pressure without any flare. I do have a Vernier but the display is working properly so I cant say how much im flaring the pin but it wasn't a lot. If I had have stopped and not gone that little bit more it looked ok. But I do have a habit of just a wee touch more, and this is the usual result. Not as bad as when I was younger but is still snap things every now and again. But ill know the next time, which will probably be next weekend.
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« on: 06 October 2019, 10:17:42 pm »
Well nothing is going right today.  . The pic should have been in the post, but instead you get two pics , no post. So as you can see I have broke one of the pins.  . All was going well until I decided to give that one another quarter of a turn,,,,,,, and I don't know why. So now waiting on new joining link. Hope this works. 
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« on: 06 October 2019, 10:12:11 pm »
ahh, still trying to attach pic.
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« on: 30 September 2019, 01:19:06 pm »
Just wee update. Fitted new tyre at weekend . Today new chain and sprocket arrived with wee surprise. After much head scratching over chain and sprocket sets I decided to just go for what to me was a normal choice, nothing fancy, - Yamaha FZS600 Fazer 1998 to 2003 Silver X-Ring JT Chain & JT Sprocket Kit Set[font=] - off ebay. I was going to order silent front sprocket too but forgot to add to order, so left it off. But today opened the box and set ,,, comes with JTF513.15RB rubber dampened front sprocket. So chuffed with that . [/font][font=]Now just waiting on new riveting tool as I couldn't find my old one. Hopefully it will be here this week.[/font]
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« on: 24 September 2019, 04:38:45 pm »
Middy have a look at fazersharp link to his change . It will give you a good place to start deciding what you want for your bike. Im still thinking about what I want. I do like the idea of these noise reduction sprockets.
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« on: 24 September 2019, 06:28:34 am »
Yep Mr sharp, followed your change when you were doing it and theres some good links in there too . Have been looking at some adds but haven't made up mind on which way to go yet . Started my shopping with the easiest option , new rear tyre, Pilot Road 4. Was also looking at front brake discs and got a big shock , they aren't cheep. And again there are so many options . Think ill be doing a bit more research on these before I choose.
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« on: 22 September 2019, 09:35:09 pm »
Yep , new chain and sprockets on shopping list. Had a look today for old riveting tool I once had, cant find it , so that could be on list too. Was nice not hearing and feeling that noise today. Finished work at 5am on Sat morning and was wondering if I was going to make it home. And yep that's the way I adjust the chain, trying to find tightest spot first. And on paddock stand. Tried it once as it say somewhere in manual to have the bike on side stand,,,, no way could I figure out how you could set the chain this way. .
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« on: 22 September 2019, 03:11:22 pm »
Well as I said I put old sprocket on last night and,,,,, no Clunk today . But the old sprocket has signs of hooking on it too. Was a bit worried as it started to clunk quickly. But as I said was thinking of changing chain and sprockets. Going to be costly month as need new rear tyre, front brake is close to edge, and now chain and sprockets. Wee bit of overtime needed. Thanks for pointing straight to sprocket. . Help well appreciated. Oh, and tried pulling chain at rear sprocket. And it does pull out  , probably about 3mm without much effort. Well time for coffee and thanks again.
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« on: 21 September 2019, 10:49:43 pm »
oops something went wrong again. Ive heard about pulling chain at the rear sprocket but never tried it. Will give that a try tomorrow and see what happens. Ive put old sprocket on again and the chain seemed to run over it a bit smoother. Again see how that goes tomorrow. And yep you can feel it through the foot rest. The louder the clunk the more you can feel it. It starts from 1st and through to 6th. Most noticeable at low speeds in higher gear. Ive also had a wee look and ive had bike about 2 years and done around 10000 miles in that time. So maybe time for new chain and sprockets, as I have no idea when they were last changed. Will give it a wee test run tomorrow to see what the difference is in the sprockets. Thanks again for replies and I hope this one posts. Will let you know what happens tomorrow.
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« on: 21 September 2019, 10:30:20 pm »
Well I tried to reply but something went wrong. I had a look and took pic of sprocket. Will try and attach before I go on.
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« on: 21 September 2019, 05:23:06 pm »
Thanks for replies. Had been thinking of new chain and sprockets. I changed the front sprocket last year and took it down to 15th and also changed the sprocket nut too. Ive no idea what age chain is , as I never got told that when I bought it. I do keep it well lubed as bike is use the bike weekly. Will have a look tomorrow and see how chain is running over front sprocket. Hope that's the solution. Thanks again.
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« on: 21 September 2019, 03:23:14 pm »
I bought set of eBay. Cost around £50. And they have been ok. Cant remember seller. But just a wee tip to help when refitting carbs. Use 3 cable ties each side. Loop one round exhaust 1 and 4 , then loop one round carb inlets on 1 and 4 , then one tie between these to pull together. Wee bit at a time working both sides and once carbs are in rubbers the cable ties help hold carbs will you tighten everything up.
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« on: 21 September 2019, 03:10:46 pm »
This is only way I can describe this. Any gear when applying throttle, all I can hear and slightly feel is CLUNK , CLUNK ,CLUNK !! !. Clutch in and free wheel - no clunk. The clunk is getting slowly louder, don't know how long it would last before Clunk goes to Crunch !!. When just sitting ticking over all is ok, just when you are moving creates the Clunk. Any ideas on where to start looking welcome and will be big help. My problem too, is time, if this is strip engine, could be long fix. Oh, if just sitting and first gear, front brake on, slowly let clutch out , will pull no problems with no Clunk, only when moving does the clunk start. Peeved as it great day for run. . Oh, 2001 FZS 600 with just over 64 thousand on clock.
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« on: 27 April 2019, 12:51:36 am »
Thanks Dude. The wiring wasn't showing any wear around ignition so thought it must be inside. When I too top yoke of and turned it over I thought I was beat. Two nice round headed bolts !!! attaching ignition to yoke. But ive got small cutting discs for my Dremil . so just cut a slot in them . Then again , two small round headed bolts holding on the barrel cover. Again cut a slot across them.
Then two cross headed bolts and it was time to take a deep breath and pull it apart. Was expecting to see springs flying in all directions but they all stayed in place. And one disconnected wire.
But without you pointing me in that direction I would have been lost. So many thanks.
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« on: 26 April 2019, 10:54:15 pm »
Some good news and many thanks for the help with lights. Got tonight off so started on the bike . After taking fairing off and a little poking around, found that it was right at ignition that was causing the problem. So ignition of and stripped apart, found the broken wire. Ive tried to post a pic of it so hopefully it works. Ive soldered the wire back on and tested the lights. All working again  . So tomorrow will be putting all back together again. And again , thank you for all help.
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« on: 25 April 2019, 02:54:54 pm »
Many thanks for reply. Wont have any time today to start but will on Friday and over weekend. And thanks Dude for pointing out wiring colour , that will help a lot and stop me scratching my head wondering where do all these go. Will start from ignition and work my from there.
And thanks unfazed, as normally I would just jump on bike and straighten steering before switching on. When you said lock the steering that's the first time ive turned ignition on without straightening the bike up , so would not have seen lights come on.
And yep bandit, pushed key to lock it. Was supprised it did, as that's the first time ive locked it. Lucky that didn't jam up on me.
So thanks again and ill let you know what I find asap.
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« on: 24 April 2019, 04:49:22 pm »
Quick update. Key into ignition and just put light switch on, and side light and tail light on ...…….ooh no Just touched the handle bar and lights go OUT So as unfazed said ill try locking the steering and see if I can get park light. Got it to lock but not to "P" position. So key back in , unlock, ignition on, lights on, and lights back on …….. move steering and LIGHTS OUT So, with steering full to left , lights come on. So I just touched the wiring on the left side of bike and LIGHS OUT. This was with the bike on side stand as no centre stand at moment. But even sitting on the bike the lights will come on with steering full to left, but slightest movement and out they go Everything else is working, hazards , indicators, horn , pass switch, brake switch. So looks like doggy connection somewhere on left near ignition. But again im off to work. Any checks in this area , again appreciated .
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« on: 24 April 2019, 07:32:02 am »
That's given me something to think about. Checked fuses but not the power coming or going to them.
Ive never had the steering locked or used park position on ingnition so will try that.
Hazards were working and indicators were too. Actually used hazards to flash someone only a couple of days ago.
And I will have to admit , wiring diagrams are where I find problems . Trying to follow a path on them is still something I have to learn.
I also put on a new voltage regulator about 3 weeks ago as old one gave up. Do you think this may have something to do with present problem?
Well I need some sleep and will see if I can get a chance to look at it again later, or asap. Will keep update as soon as I get a chance. Thanks.
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« on: 23 April 2019, 05:13:30 pm »
My side light and tail lights have stopped working. First stop, fuse . All fuses working . Bulbs , all working . So power. This part im not too good with but I try . Handlebar and all connectors seem all ok. With ignition on power going to switch and coming back out. So here is where I get lost . Does the power now go to the relay in behind left hand cover and if it does how easy is it to check the relay. Any help with will be great . I may not be on due to work for couple of day and will miss my bike . Any help much appreciated.
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« on: 02 April 2019, 02:32:04 pm »
Have been watching this and it has been good reading all ideas on the Squawking noise. So ive had just a wee thought. Front wheel off. Was the front wheel torqued up too much ? If the spacer on axle had a rounded face - inside face - then your front wheel has been torqued up to much and it would make a noise. The wee bit of grease always helps.
Added a wee bit of oil. Has your engine had right oil level ? All engines make some sort of noise under or on acceleration. No two engines are the same. When your doing an oil change you will notice a change in engine noise as fresh oil in there helps keep them sweet. Also different oil's will change the pitch of your engine.
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« on: 04 February 2019, 04:04:39 pm »
Tried soaking in WD40 last night but still solid today. Think I had some old masonry drill bits. Will have to have a look. Was also thinking of cutting grove into steel pin ive got, and putting that into drill. But this will have to wait till the weekend again as im working nights.
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