Show Posts
51
General / The Pit Falls Of Small Cars & Trailers
« on: 24 February 2014, 03:14:33 pm »Jus sayin,
|
s or have changed up to the Thou so whats the goss???[size=78%]...things on my mind are as follows:-[/size]
..plus i got kicked off yesterday coz i spawned on top of a crane next to a sniper but i had a machine gun, so i decided to put down some suppresive fire for him...2 minutes later "youve been killed by admin"......foccers!!!!!
image |
image |
image |
57
For Sale & Wanted / Wanted-FZS600 Black Front Fender in good condition.
« on: 01 September 2013, 02:30:25 pm »
As above, i'd like one for a project im doing & you just never know whats lying around 
58
FZS600 Fazer / Oil from crankcase smells a bit petrol'y!
« on: 28 August 2013, 07:28:37 pm »
Well im certainly racking up the posts after my recent crash, here is my latest query to the fazer help desk:-
Was gonna take off the crankcase cover to sand it down.anyway it wasnt budging & before i got physical a drip of oil came out, so naturally i sniffed it & it had quite a whiff of petrol to it.i mean it defo doesnt smell like the fresh oil anyway but is this normal after being run through a bike for a while?
My question is, when i crashed could fuel have somehow mixed with the oil & if so i take it an oil change is in order???, i put a k&n oil filter on it at the start of summer, should i change it also???
When i crashed, by the time i got up & went to the bike it wasnt running so must have cut out pretty quickly.
I have started the bike up since on the driveway & it started & ran just fine.
Thanks
Fras
Was gonna take off the crankcase cover to sand it down.anyway it wasnt budging & before i got physical a drip of oil came out, so naturally i sniffed it & it had quite a whiff of petrol to it.i mean it defo doesnt smell like the fresh oil anyway but is this normal after being run through a bike for a while?
My question is, when i crashed could fuel have somehow mixed with the oil & if so i take it an oil change is in order???, i put a k&n oil filter on it at the start of summer, should i change it also???
When i crashed, by the time i got up & went to the bike it wasnt running so must have cut out pretty quickly.
I have started the bike up since on the driveway & it started & ran just fine.
Thanks
Fras
59
FZS600 Fazer / Removing the throttle.
« on: 27 August 2013, 09:40:12 pm »
Anyone know how to remove the throttle twist grip???
I'll soon be getting some Renthal ultra low bars & I've been perusing the Haynes manual to get an idea how to get all the stuff off.But there's no mention of removing the throttle anywhere.
A search of the old forum finds Kebab explaining to someone about some lugs on the throttle or switch gear that need to be filed down so that everything fits on the new bars so i reckon these lugs probably make it difficult to remove all the stuff from the old handlebars.& are the throttles generally well stuck on???
Stevie has been giving me some advice about the Renthals as he had them before, hey Stevie if you read this, have you any more wisdom on the subject?, i felt cheeky mythering you directly, or anyone else recently Renthalised???
I'll soon be getting some Renthal ultra low bars & I've been perusing the Haynes manual to get an idea how to get all the stuff off.But there's no mention of removing the throttle anywhere.
A search of the old forum finds Kebab explaining to someone about some lugs on the throttle or switch gear that need to be filed down so that everything fits on the new bars so i reckon these lugs probably make it difficult to remove all the stuff from the old handlebars.& are the throttles generally well stuck on???
Stevie has been giving me some advice about the Renthals as he had them before, hey Stevie if you read this, have you any more wisdom on the subject?, i felt cheeky mythering you directly, or anyone else recently Renthalised???
60
FZS600 Fazer / Steering handlebar stops?
« on: 26 August 2013, 03:57:23 pm »
Having a check of my bike & it appears that when i binned it that the bar end caused the dent in my tank & since a left turn on the steering full lock stops short of the tank i can only presume that i've knackered the stop on the right side.
But ive no idea what it looks like, or how easy it is to fix.
Actually do i even need it?, will it fail its next mot for fouling on the tank?
But ive no idea what it looks like, or how easy it is to fix.
Actually do i even need it?, will it fail its next mot for fouling on the tank?
61
General / Police rider thrown from bike.
« on: 25 August 2013, 08:29:32 am »
[font=.HelveticaNeueUI]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-23825564[/font]
[font=.HelveticaNeueUI][/size][/font]
[font=.helveticaneueui][/size]Foc me with a big stick!!!!, so we can wear as much high viz as we want, get advanced training.....[/font]
[font=.helveticaneueui]......be the police even.......but still some complete twat will get in our way!!![/font]
I hope this bloke recovers.
[font=.helveticaneueui]I also hope they somehow get this foccer although not likely with the description of the culprit vehicle[/font]
.
[font=.HelveticaNeueUI][/size][/font]
[font=.helveticaneueui][/size]Foc me with a big stick!!!!, so we can wear as much high viz as we want, get advanced training.....[/font]
[font=.helveticaneueui]......be the police even.......but still some complete twat will get in our way!!![/font]
I hope this bloke recovers.
[font=.helveticaneueui]I also hope they somehow get this foccer although not likely with the description of the culprit vehicle[/font]
.62
For Sale & Wanted / WANTED - 600 Boxeye Bracket for Fairing/Clocks...
« on: 23 August 2013, 11:22:49 am »
Anyone got a straight one of these lying around in their garage by any chance?
Mine is a wee bit focced up
Seen one on ebay but price was a bit iffy & it had already been welded.
Appreciate any help in finding one.
Cheers!
Fras
Mine is a wee bit focced up
Seen one on ebay but price was a bit iffy & it had already been welded.
Appreciate any help in finding one.
Cheers!
Fras
63
FZS600 Fazer / Another one bites the dust!
« on: 20 August 2013, 11:56:27 pm »
I've got a suggestion for the forum-the i've just binned another fazer section...poor fazers!..do they really deserve such abuse?.....no...but like many recent foccers ive decided to try out the whole crashing thing 
,except i broke pretty much most of the rules i usually stick to.. & learned the hard way! 
The bikes been in the garage for 2 weeks supposedly getting the swingarm bearings done, bit of a wait & i finally picked it up today after it sat outside for days because they couldnt be bothered phoning me.
Totally focced after 4 hours kip from nightshift my mate says he'll take me to the garage & he's outside waiting so I quickly grab my helmet, gloves & jacket.
I get the bike & im almost all of the 3 miles home when i decide that the brakes are a bit dodgy & guess its prob due to being sat at the garage,anyway they still arent warmed up so i stupidly ride straight passed my house & continue through the village to give the bike more of a run & test things out.
I get stuck behind a woman in a 4x4 honda crv who keeps slamming on the brakes for everything but im trying to be relaxed & find my feet so I choose to stay behind her.im not far enough behind her though.
She slams on because a car is parked outside the post office,even though the road is clear on the other side....i stall..what a twat i am!..i get it started again but soon catch her up,its now a 40 mph limit going outta the village.her driving is still a bit up & down so i decide that i need to get passed her asap,we come to a corner that i know is followed by a straight, both go around it,theres no oncoming traffic....but theres a guy on a push bike on the left,tight in, no problem.i expect the 4x4 to just go passed him..we both pick up speed...then bam she slams on the brakes again, i make the stupid split second decision to pass them both, i go well wide & im almost in line with the car & it swerves out,not only a enough to pass the bike but taking up the whole opposite lane.
So im then looking at crv boot with nowhere to go, i roll off quickly, not good enough, pull the front brake, not good enough...pull it a bit more, front locks up,down i go at a mere 40 mph,scrape along the floor & end up in the ditch.
Im ok, broken pinkie finger,my knee is badly graised,broken toe & im generally in pain& stiff i cant blame the driver because i broke my own rules & thats the end of it regardless of how much of a complete fanny she was.at the end of the day im the bigger fanny & ive learnt the hard way but come off pretty lightly.my bikes pretty focced in my eyes anyway.its in some old guys garden & to be fair it's pretty salvageable from what i remember but ill checkit out tomorrow & come up with a plan.
Early doors but i think ill either buy a cheap fully running fazer & use mine as spares as im sure its gonna cost more trying to get it back on the road in comparison or ill save up for a gen 1 thou.my confidence hasn't been dented & im not traumatised, im just pissed off & getting back on it will cheer me the foc up!
Another foccer down...but not for long!
Fras
,except i broke pretty much most of the rules i usually stick to.. & learned the hard way! The bikes been in the garage for 2 weeks supposedly getting the swingarm bearings done, bit of a wait & i finally picked it up today after it sat outside for days because they couldnt be bothered phoning me.
Totally focced after 4 hours kip from nightshift my mate says he'll take me to the garage & he's outside waiting so I quickly grab my helmet, gloves & jacket.
I get the bike & im almost all of the 3 miles home when i decide that the brakes are a bit dodgy & guess its prob due to being sat at the garage,anyway they still arent warmed up so i stupidly ride straight passed my house & continue through the village to give the bike more of a run & test things out.
I get stuck behind a woman in a 4x4 honda crv who keeps slamming on the brakes for everything but im trying to be relaxed & find my feet so I choose to stay behind her.im not far enough behind her though.
She slams on because a car is parked outside the post office,even though the road is clear on the other side....i stall..what a twat i am!..i get it started again but soon catch her up,its now a 40 mph limit going outta the village.her driving is still a bit up & down so i decide that i need to get passed her asap,we come to a corner that i know is followed by a straight, both go around it,theres no oncoming traffic....but theres a guy on a push bike on the left,tight in, no problem.i expect the 4x4 to just go passed him..we both pick up speed...then bam she slams on the brakes again, i make the stupid split second decision to pass them both, i go well wide & im almost in line with the car & it swerves out,not only a enough to pass the bike but taking up the whole opposite lane.
So im then looking at crv boot with nowhere to go, i roll off quickly, not good enough, pull the front brake, not good enough...pull it a bit more, front locks up,down i go at a mere 40 mph,scrape along the floor & end up in the ditch.
Im ok, broken pinkie finger,my knee is badly graised,broken toe & im generally in pain& stiff i cant blame the driver because i broke my own rules & thats the end of it regardless of how much of a complete fanny she was.at the end of the day im the bigger fanny & ive learnt the hard way but come off pretty lightly.my bikes pretty focced in my eyes anyway.its in some old guys garden & to be fair it's pretty salvageable from what i remember but ill checkit out tomorrow & come up with a plan.
Early doors but i think ill either buy a cheap fully running fazer & use mine as spares as im sure its gonna cost more trying to get it back on the road in comparison or ill save up for a gen 1 thou.my confidence hasn't been dented & im not traumatised, im just pissed off & getting back on it will cheer me the foc up!
Another foccer down...but not for long!
Fras
64
FZS600 Fazer / Brake pedal adjustment.
« on: 11 August 2013, 10:07:18 pm »Can anyone tell me how easy it is to adjust the brake pedal down a bit,
i did my clutch easy enough but because my bikes in the garage i can't entirely see what type of mechanism the brake has
is it a 2 minute job?
I have to hold my foot off to the side of the peg & it scrapes on the road and putting my toes on the peg away from the lever doesnt feel natural.
cheers
fras
65
FZS600 Fazer / Bike failed its MOT!
« on: 06 August 2013, 11:09:58 am »
Oh well it is a old bike so it's not bad considering.
Failed on lights, they're apparently a foreign unit pointing the wrong way , so does that suggest my bikes been crashed in its history & had a new headlight unit stuck in bought off ebay & ending up being a foreign one???, never failed on it before but anyway the tester says he can get round it on re test by sticking some tape on to deflect the beam properly.
Also failed on 2 bushes in the swing arm where the dog bones bolt in to-not sure how expensive they are to replace or how many there are in total but i'd like to replace them all if not too costly.
Trouble is ive searched an old post here & the consensus was that this play was common & replacing all the bushes makes no difference, her's the link [font=.HelveticaNeueUI]http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=336.0[/font]
[font=.HelveticaNeueUI][/size][/font]
[font=.HelveticaNeueUI][/size]Anyone got anyideas on this as it wasnt just an advisory, straight fail![/font]
[font=.HelveticaNeueUI][/size][/font]
[font=.HelveticaNeueUI][/size]Cheers[/font]
[font=.HelveticaNeueUI][/size][/font]
[font=.HelveticaNeueUI][/size]Fras[/font]
Failed on lights, they're apparently a foreign unit pointing the wrong way
, so does that suggest my bikes been crashed in its history & had a new headlight unit stuck in bought off ebay & ending up being a foreign one???, never failed on it before but anyway the tester says he can get round it on re test by sticking some tape on to deflect the beam properly.Also failed on 2 bushes in the swing arm where the dog bones bolt in to-not sure how expensive they are to replace or how many there are in total but i'd like to replace them all if not too costly.
Trouble is ive searched an old post here & the consensus was that this play was common & replacing all the bushes makes no difference, her's the link [font=.HelveticaNeueUI]http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=336.0[/font]
[font=.HelveticaNeueUI][/size][/font]
[font=.HelveticaNeueUI][/size]Anyone got anyideas on this as it wasnt just an advisory, straight fail![/font]
[font=.HelveticaNeueUI][/size][/font]
[font=.HelveticaNeueUI][/size]Cheers[/font]
[font=.HelveticaNeueUI][/size][/font]
[font=.HelveticaNeueUI][/size]Fras[/font]
66
FZS600 Fazer / Front fairing frame bracket.
« on: 04 July 2013, 08:45:55 am »
Well a combination of ratcheting down tightly with handlebar straps & about 500 pot holes later & ive gone & snapped the little fairing bracket off where it joins the frame 
.
Just checking what options i have, should i get someone to weld it back together or is there any alternative way of attaching it on?.
Cheers
Fras
.Just checking what options i have, should i get someone to weld it back together or is there any alternative way of attaching it on?.
Cheers
Fras
67
FZS600 Fazer / Cleaned my chain & sprocket
« on: 26 June 2013, 04:33:13 pm »
Gave the bike a good clean yesterday, but whats a clean bike on the outside if other parts are filthy.
Decided to clean the chain & inside the sprocket cover & now got it to a respectable standard.
I couldnt get all the grit out & particularly hard to get at was the plastic chain runner which had loads of grit along itbut i guess that'll need to wait til i get a new chain & sprocket.
Sorry pics are tilted to the left,it never puts them upright when i use my ipad camera vertically.
Decided to clean the chain & inside the sprocket cover & now got it to a respectable standard.
I couldnt get all the grit out & particularly hard to get at was the plastic chain runner which had loads of grit along itbut i guess that'll need to wait til i get a new chain & sprocket.
Sorry pics are tilted to the left,it never puts them upright when i use my ipad camera vertically.
68
Events, Meets, Ride outs etc / South Wales Devils Bridge Camping & Snowdonia Rideout
« on: 24 June 2013, 12:10:45 pm »
Hi all,
For 1st July
Bri-h has created this excellent idea,forwarded here to get more interest any foccers interested in a relaxed,impromptu meet,excellent campsite,a few beers & nice rideout around snowdonia on some of britains best roads & all at off peak quiet traffic times as an extra bonus
Link to original thread below:-
[font=.HelveticaNeueUI]http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,8459.0.html[/font]
For 1st July
Bri-h has created this excellent idea,forwarded here to get more interest any foccers interested in a relaxed,impromptu meet,excellent campsite,a few beers & nice rideout around snowdonia on some of britains best roads & all at off peak quiet traffic times as an extra bonus
Link to original thread below:-
[font=.HelveticaNeueUI]http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,8459.0.html[/font]
70
FZS600 Fazer / Lubing Up!!!!!!!
« on: 23 June 2013, 08:55:37 pm »
My missus says i need to use more lube............on my fazer of course!
I've learned lots about the bike but i've neglected the bits and pieces & my plan is to give it a good old wash down and then clean the chain, get the sprocket cover off and clean out the gunk and then try to lube up every possible part.
Ive got plenty WD40 and copious ammounts of 3 in 1 oil with PTFE (not for the chain may i add ill use proper chain lube) to use up on something so the plan was to use the wd and a toothbrush to clean out all old gunky bits and then spray 3 in 1 on every hinge, moving part, nuts and bolts and the likes.
appreciate this may not be the best ever way but my feeling is that it is better than doing nothing & using up what i've got.
can anyone offer any advice on the matter, is it just a case of spray and clean whatever i can get my hands to or is there any particular parts that need special attention or specialist substances of much high value???
cheers. Nog!
I've learned lots about the bike but i've neglected the bits and pieces
& my plan is to give it a good old wash down and then clean the chain, get the sprocket cover off and clean out the gunk and then try to lube up every possible part.Ive got plenty WD40 and copious ammounts of 3 in 1 oil with PTFE (not for the chain may i add ill use proper chain lube) to use up on something so the plan was to use the wd and a toothbrush to clean out all old gunky bits and then spray 3 in 1 on every hinge, moving part, nuts and bolts and the likes.
appreciate this may not be the best ever way but my feeling is that it is better than doing nothing & using up what i've got.
can anyone offer any advice on the matter, is it just a case of spray and clean whatever i can get my hands to or is there any particular parts that need special attention or specialist substances of much high value???
cheers. Nog!
71
FZS600 Fazer / FZS600 VS Modern Machines
« on: 30 May 2013, 08:59:03 pm »
Not a standard FZS600 but one thats had a little bit o money thrown at suspension.Brakes in my opinion are fine & the engine more than capable & quick as is.
Not counting ABS
How does it compare with modern machines????,anyone come back to the FZS from a supposedly more exotic machine????
How much are we talking for the best suspension on offer or the next best thing at a reasonable price & how long will this stuff last ie - if the fazer did see an end then could you re coup a good chunk of the money through resale if it was ohlins???,standard shocks are supposedly done in after 10k so how long does the good stuff last?
Not counting ABS
How does it compare with modern machines????,anyone come back to the FZS from a supposedly more exotic machine????
How much are we talking for the best suspension on offer or the next best thing at a reasonable price & how long will this stuff last ie - if the fazer did see an end then could you re coup a good chunk of the money through resale if it was ohlins???,standard shocks are supposedly done in after 10k so how long does the good stuff last?
72
FZS600 Fazer / The sun always shines on the FZS600
« on: 27 May 2013, 09:43:32 am »
Just not today 
Since it's probably raining all over the UK by now then here's a cheery fazer pic for everyone from yesterday.
Hope everyone has an enjoyable & lazy day off!
Since it's probably raining all over the UK by now then here's a cheery fazer pic for everyone from yesterday.
Hope everyone has an enjoyable & lazy day off!
73
General / A man shed is born.
« on: 23 May 2013, 06:53:18 pm »
My shed was like that cupboard outta narnia & my bike was being constricted by an ever decreasing space.
Alas my man shed is now born!!!
,weighing about 300lb.may you wish her a long life & happiness in all that she stores ,bike now tucked up feeling awsome about itself,thank the great lord Foc that chore is over!
Alas my man shed is now born!!!
,weighing about 300lb.may you wish her a long life & happiness in all that she stores ,bike now tucked up feeling awsome about itself,thank the great lord Foc that chore is over!
74
Events, Meets, Ride outs etc / South wales
« on: 18 May 2013, 10:05:50 pm »- Anyone in south wales fancying a blast tomorrow,earlier the better once the fog clears, doesnt have to be far.
Open to suggestions of any routes as i generally dont have a clue where im going but like a dog always end up back home
75
General / Aldi lube, is it safe? Lol
« on: 17 May 2013, 09:55:43 pm »
Right then,another aldi special on review.
Is this crap any good for chains, of the motorbike variety?
Spoke to my dad & he says its a pile o shite,dont put it on yur chain,you'll foc yur chain bla bla bla,he hasnt actually seen it though.
To be honest when he went into dad mode i switched off a bit but I suspect he may be right.
But i like to give things a chance & it could be the shizny
Any thoughts?
Is this crap any good for chains, of the motorbike variety?
Spoke to my dad & he says its a pile o shite,dont put it on yur chain,you'll foc yur chain bla bla bla,he hasnt actually seen it though.
To be honest when he went into dad mode i switched off a bit but I suspect he may be right.
But i like to give things a chance & it could be the shizny
Any thoughts?