Currently on eBay..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FZS-600-2003-FAZER-Foxeye-/221236000345?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item3382b17659

After winter storage my fazer doesnt seem to be running properly.
 
at low range going up hills etc when i lay the power on it coughs and splutters with a backfire.
 
i'm hoping a carb balance and clean will resolve the issue but i'm thinking it may be an electrical fault as my shed had a leak in it.
 
the bike idle fine and doesnt appear to jump too much.
i dont believe its had its carbs balanced in a few years and since then i've had new downpipes, new moto gp zorst and a k&n.
 
I didnt start the bike for a few weeks and when i did fire it i heard the fuel pump pumping for what seemed like an age would this knock the carbs out?

the peddle powered sort! 



Feels so weird after being away for ages and bloody knackering 

Thought i'd write an email complaining about insurance re mods.  :P

Dear Sirs,

Recently after renewing my motorcycle insurance i noticed now you must declare any modifications to your motorcycle. It appears insurance companies are severley taking advantage of this.

For example,

An aftermarket exhaust with no power benefits over the standard manufacturers insurance companies think its acceptable to increase the price to 100% more than orginally quoted.
I have also experienced price increases for cosmetic modifications such as heated grips and bellypans which is ridiculous.

This in my eyes is extremely unfair, during renewal we are encouraged to list all modifications with the insurers whether or not they are performance increasing as in the event of a claim, the insurance will be rendered invalid due to not declaring the modifications.

In comparison to car insurance, you could have an after market exhaust fitted by quick-fit this would make no differences what so ever to your insurance premiums, in my eyes this is the exact same as aftermarket motorcycle exhaust which is based on the original manufacturers.

An insurance broker which appears to be taking advantage of this is Express Insurance.

Yours Faithfully,
Jake Bousfield.

Be surprised if i got a reply

One of the best modded FZS 600 i've seen, didnt know the thou would fit in a 600 frame 
 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-FZS600-FAZER-R1-R6-ONE-OFF-BUILD-/320925208116?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item4ab8a20e34

Was looking to take advantage of the 0% finance yamaha are offering 
WGP50 FZ8 caught my eye and i could easilly afford it... then checked the insurance  TPFT £3960 bike value £7500 i'm 22 with 2 years NCB



Sickening!

On startup my downpipes 3 & 4 seem to heat up ALOT faster than 1 & 2 i can't hear any blowing of any sort and i've only recently changed the plugs.

Is this normal or would it suggest carbs balanced? Bike runs find and seems to jump 100-200rpm on idle.

I can comfirm, after running Iridiums theres NO difference what so ever to the standard plugs!

Just changed my pads to EBC bedding them in at the moment i noticed they do rub a touch (it will still rotate 1 turn easy) then do get hot after riding and when i brake at high speeds i do feel some slight vibration through the handle bars.

is this normal until the pads break in?

i usually averaged 45-50 and i now know why    previously i was filling the tank right to the brim. As it was on the stand/sloshing around fuel was leaking through the overflow pipes onto the airfilter.
 
Since filling up correctly i'm getting 55mpg

Need a fairing bracket for my foxeye, its the bracket closest to the indicator and bolts in right at the end of the fairing... mine was bent during a low speed off.

where can i find them>

anyone know the code? its a blue 200r foxeye model

Fazer Clutch Replacement

Seems you can replace the clutch yourself for a total of £60 and oil, seems a very easy job, tempted to uprate mine to a heavy duty one as i do alot of pillioning