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« on: 17 November 2022, 11:01:21 am »
It might help darrsi. It looks like the thiner one, I guess... When I swap it, I bought the thiner, but the one installed was the wider... I can´t tell difference on performance or fuel consumption, which is odd... considering the filters have different width...
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« on: 16 November 2022, 10:07:12 am »
Hello Guys. I have replaced the fuel filter for our bike FZS600 1998-1999 At the aftermarket parts shop they asked me which one is for my bike, as they have a thinner and a wider inlet tube, fuel filter that can fit ( as attached). I picked up the thinner. Can you guys tell me which one is it?
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« on: 30 July 2021, 10:02:04 pm »
I've decided to make this thread a sticky and add a few more sites with useful guides for riding technique and tips for everyone's benefit
If you have any suggestions for sites/ links/ videos etc to help other people improve their ride, please add them below
GrahamM - Moderator
Hello guys. I ´ll share with you, and with any 2 wheels rider, I know, what I find is one of the best websites for riding improvement, skills, technics, safety, tips, etc etc. It gives us great tolls (for instances "Trail Braking" which I didn´t knew) to improve our riding and specially to be a safer rider. The most, biggest and dangerous mistake, is assuming we are great riders and that we have little or nothing to learn, just because we have been riding for years. We need to keep learning and be willing to improve our riding all the time. This website is absolutely great. Dave, seems to look that he actually knows what he is talking about (It sounds logic to say the least). Is from USA, but suits every rider. It also give tips and advise on bike maintenance and riding equipment reviews. Check it out and comment back your opinion if you wish so. As Police Scotland says: "Ride Safe - Home Safe" https://www.canyonchasers.net/
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« on: 19 May 2021, 09:56:50 am »
Well, I found out the issue. Tried to find what was happening. Opened the dashboard and the bulbs were ok. It was a green powder/dry paste that was preventing the bulbs to make contact with the circuit board. Gently cleaned it with sand paper and it works. I believe some of us will eventually face this issue of building up that green powder on the circuit board.
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« on: 17 May 2021, 11:14:58 pm »
Hello Guys. I have a 98-99 Fazer. I just recently noticed the neutral light and the oil pressure warning light does not come on. The indicator lights and the high beam light are working fine. I have checked the fuse box and they are ok. On the manual it states another fuse (nº8 Parking/hazard lights fuse) which I can´t find because the previous owner installed an alarm, and it´s quite confusing for me the wiring. Could this fuse be the culprit? Do you have an idea of the issue? Would it be the bulbs itself that are inoperative? How to replace them? Or would it be the wiring? Any help? Thanks Mike
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« on: 17 May 2021, 11:07:23 pm »
It´s always a personal choice. I have a pair of BT23 and have no complaints. They last and I think if you are not trying to be Marc MArquez on the road, they´ll do fine, in my opinion.
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« on: 25 February 2021, 10:45:11 am »
Thank You Limax Anyway I ve just posted it on the right forum, just in case..
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« on: 25 February 2021, 10:44:12 am »
Hello Guys.It´s time to replace the fuel filter, but I never did it before. How to do it? Just remove the old one and put in the new? Or we need to fill the filter with fuel before install it?Thank youMike
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« on: 24 February 2021, 07:46:21 pm »
Hello Guys. It´s time to replace the fuel filter, but I never did it before. How to do it? Just remove the old one and put in the new? Or we need to fill the filter with fuel before install it? Thank you Mike
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« on: 29 October 2020, 11:06:56 pm »
Hello all. I as well had the BT21 and swapped for the recent BT23. I have no complains. They last long and have a good grip. For a regular road rider, even for a "sporty" one, they are great, but that is just an opinion. Have a look at this links that talk about tyres, including the BT23 https://www.canyonchasers.net/2018/05/are-your-tires-worn-out/https://www.canyonchasers.net/2012/07/bridgestone-bt-023-sport-touring-tire-test/I have to say thought that this website is in my opinion the best website for tips and hints for bikers. Very professional, very wise and competent. You learn so much in order to be a better, faster and specially safer rider. Do browse it for several helping videos. Hope this helps Miguel
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« on: 29 October 2020, 10:56:14 pm »
Hello guys. I always thought that my helmet was really noise, but I just found out that its the original screen (FZS600 1998-99) that sends the turbulent airflow directly to my helmet visor. I confirm this by riding at about 60 miles per hour standing (so no turbulent airflow from screen), and there was absolute silence... So I have to either fit a smaller screen (which I think there is none) or a longer touring screen. but before paying too much for a screen that might not do the trick, I though of buying an universal spoiler screen extension https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycle-Universal-Windshield-Extension-Spoiler-Windscreen-Deflector-with-M1U/324225293289?epid=24039489662&hash=item4b7d555be9:g:H3oAAOSwMl1fCHX2Does anybody have an opinion on this part? How is the quality? To assemble it you have to pierce the original screen or you just fit it like a clip on? Do you have the same noisy issue, and how did you fix it? Thanks
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« on: 29 October 2020, 10:45:10 pm »
Well if you still have the issue, and until you fix it, you can always have a regular check on the oil level. I have my own since 2018 and I have no issues of oil consumption. So a regular check should prevent you from bigger issues.
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« on: 05 September 2020, 08:21:59 am »
Hello Guys, so finally I managed to scrap it. I am a light rider (65 kgs) and my suspension setting is for both front and back the second softest set up (reduced pre-load), so maybe that didn´t help in order to scrap the original screw. I put in a longer screw. I used the model of the MT 07/Tracer and asked a spinner (locksmith) to make one with 1 cm longer. So in total the screw I have now is roughly 2 cms longer than the original part. Still I use the whole of the tyre. So I imagine how close or over the limit I would be in order to scrap the original part...
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« on: 12 January 2020, 06:32:44 pm »
Hello Guys. I need your opinion. I need to replace my tyres. I am thinking of either the BT016 or BT023. I know the 16 is "grippier" and the 23 lasts longer. But for an ordinary street rider with a bike like ours, for some fun in turns, but not for sporty riding, would I be better with a 16, or the 23 is more than enough for the average rider/ride? Thanks Mike
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« on: 25 November 2019, 03:08:11 pm »
Hello guys. I've something that is puzzling me. I bought a used FZS 600 (98-99) that had no lean angle limit warning screw (under the footpeg). I bought ones from Yamaha, which I suppose are the original. I have never managed to scrap it on the tarmac. My rear wheel is totally used on the right side. There is not a 1mm "chicken strips" on the right side of it, so I would suppose I should have already scrap it on the tarmac. But that never happened. I fear I may reach, or go over the limit of grip of the tyre and may loose the rear wheel and crash, as I have no indication (by scrapping the limiter) that I ve reach the limit of the wheel grip. Do you have an explanation for this? Thanks Mike
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« on: 04 September 2019, 11:44:37 am »
Hello Guys. Have anyone actually measured the exact amount of litres the fuel tank carries on a FZS600 98-99? I have different figures from different sources raging from "approximately" 18 to 20 litres. We all know that our fuel gauge is very inaccurate, so if by knowing the average MPG and the exact amount of fuel carried, we can know the autonomy or our bike. THanks. Miguel
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« on: 19 June 2019, 03:30:23 pm »
Hello guys.I have a FZS600 1998-1999 and need to replce the rider´s right footpeg.I ve seen some tutorials on youtube, and most footrests have either a coter pin or a U shaped o-ring to be removed to remove the bolt. However my bike has none of those. There are some videos where bolt is cut with a saw. Is that the way to do it? Also, are there any videos or tutorials on how to replace the brakes pads on this model?ThanksMiguel
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« on: 12 March 2019, 03:54:57 pm »
Hello guys. I have a FZS 600 1999 in colour red. As you can see on the pictures, I have some marks of scratches (this case more like tiny holes) in the tank. Do you know if the dealer sells, or is there any product on sale, like a small can of paint, so that I can give it a little touch? Any suggestions on products (paint repair) or actual paint for this specific colour? Thank you Mike
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« on: 12 March 2019, 03:54:02 pm »
Hello guys. I have a FZS 600 1999 in colour red. As you can see on the pictures, I have some marks of scratches (this case more like tiny holes) in the tank. Do you know if the dealer sells, or is there any product on sale, like a small can of paint, so that I can give it a little touch? Any suggestions on products (paint repair) or actual paint for this specific colour? Thank you Mike
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« on: 14 October 2018, 10:45:29 pm »
Hello Guys.I have a FZS 600 1998-99.My bikes horn is a bit faulty. The horn itself works, but i need to try different ways of pressing the switch for it to actually works. I mean, if I need to give it a slight , rapid touch for example to alert other drivers, it doesn´t work. Only after I try different pressing points and different amount of "force" on the switch I manage to make it work.Do you experience this? What´s the issue? ThanksMike
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« on: 13 August 2018, 05:44:38 pm »
Hello guys.I ve noticed sometimes when acelerating hard and fast the engine oil light lights on and stays on untill I roll off the throtle.Is this normal? Does it happens to your bikes or there might be an issue with the bike?I ve checked the oil level and its between the two marks, so it looks ok. ThanksMiguel
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« on: 07 April 2018, 02:27:20 pm »
Hello Guys. I don´t have the original tool kit. I wish to adjust the rear shock. How can I do it without the the wrench that was on the tool kit? Do you use any conventional wrench without damaging the shock? Suggestions accepted. Thanks Miguel FZS 600 1998-1999
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« on: 20 March 2018, 03:45:28 pm »
Hello Guys. I wish to change the Engine Oil. I know the manual says it takes about 3,5 litres of oil. How do you guys do not to overfill the oil reservoir? I haven´t any tools to pump it out if it has too much. How do you do it? Do you fill for example with 3 litres, check the level and add up and check again the level untill it has the right amount? Thanks Miguel FZS600 1998-1999
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« on: 10 March 2018, 08:44:12 am »
Hello Guys. I´ve bought a used FZS 600 1998-1999. No tool kit was on the bike. I wish to buy an oil filter wrench. There are some universal on ebay or amazon but I am not sure if they work. Can you suggest me one and also tell me if you know, what´s the diameter for the filter? I ve seen a cheap one that is for 65mm diameter filter. Is it the filter this size? Thanks Miguel
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« on: 27 February 2018, 10:29:22 am »
Hello guys. I want to make my own simple maintenance for my FZS 600 1998-1999. I downloaded the manual and it explains how to remove the fuel tank. I never removed a fuel tank and would feel more confortable if I see it first. Is there any video available that shows how to do it? Or if not, is it quite simple? Thanks Miguel
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