Thanks for the tips Gnasher. I’ll look at a new chain and sprockets set. Could you give recommendations please as to what to buy also what lubrication to use on it to keep it in good shape.

Rear 2

The other link is here. Sorry I didn’t include it in the first set of pictures. You are correct to see that the other link is at the tensioning bolt on the back sprocket.


The pic I’ve put of the measurements show that the ten link section is 154 mm and not 150 as stated in Haynes.


I was just looking for consensus regarding the state of this chain. I’ve tensioned it properly and it doesn’t lift off the rear sprocket at all.


I’ve just taken two pics of the sprockets too to see what people think.

This is the additional pic

Hi both,


Thanks for the reply on the post. The bike has covered 23,000K and I know that it is probably not needing to be done. I did buy the bike a s a means to learn and to practice on something that isn't of high value. I have been thinking the same. The reason I was considering doing it too is that it recommends in the Haynes that clearances should be checked prior to a carb balance. I think I will leave it for now and just get on with the other more straight forward servicing I want to do.


It would still be great though if someone were to produce a picture flow and explanation of the process. I have found some cracking ones for things such as the carb balance. I am sure it would be well received by fazer owners as many of these, with such decent engines are racking up the miles.


Thanks again.


Mark

Hi all. Looking forward to getting stuck into a bit of maintenance on my 1998 FSZ600. Sheffield based.