Hi everyone
 
Being as i could'nt make the fazer meet last year at the brum bike shed.
 
I would like to invite any fazer rider to my fishery .
 
I run fisherwick lakes at whittington nr Lichfield in staffordshire. fisheries.co.uk/fisherwick
 
We offer the full angling experience and any non anglers or bikers are more than welcome.
 
I have a fishing lodge fully equipped overlooking our specimen carp lake, its very scenic and tranquill setting. the lodge has a cafe and ladies and gents toilets, and also a shop selling choc bars, cold pop etc.
 
there is a patio area at the back with ample bike parking and hard standing outside
 
The lakes 11 in total cover some 32 acres, so lots to see if you fancy a stroll round .
 
I can offer free tuition for visitors fancying a go at fly fishing while your there, and a substantial discount to foccers using our cafe.
 
 im a qualified cook with a five star rating by environmental health .
 
Anyone wishing to come let me know i love to see bikes and this would make me happy as i dont get much time to ride myself.
 
Im not trying to plug myself or our fishery on here . just want to see you.
 
We are only 20 mins from Brum and  close to the famous basset pole bike meet.
 
Cheers all
 
Peter Jackson Jackojet

 
 
Finally had enough time yesterday to uncover Fazzee as she is called by the wife after a long lay up. unconnected the optimate .
 
Thanks to Mike tinkering she started first touch of the button and purred like my cat Jetski.
 
as i backed her out the shed and over the ramp i got stuck in the doorway, i thought whats up. im sat onthe bike.
 
 i then twigged what wasup, i hadnt took the centre stand off, no spring on see, as i take it off when riding and pop it on minus spring to work on the bike.
 
couldnt get the mrs as she was in the kitchen playing with the ferrets . i thought shit what do i do ? i cant backwards as the stand is stuck round the step. Anyway i pulled the clutch in selected first and tried to go forward .
 
I now have a rubber darkie on the freshly washed patio slabs and step. it was fun though and my bike is safe in the shed.
 
im pissed off with myself for not remembering to take the stand off before moving the bike. anyway in harm done
 
She aint seen it yet 

Thanks Mike 

 pyramid carbon one on mine and yep poor fit , had to open up mounting holes on chainguard side, to give a bit of adjustment as would'nt sit central over tyre. Also found if you bend rear chainguard bracket in slightly you get a better fit. 

Hi all and happy new year to you
 
Been a while but not much time to ride or come on here.
 
just wondered where the R1 front end installation guide has gone from the old site? The one that Mike put together.
 
Anyone ?
 
thanks Jacko 

totally devastated RIP Marco #58 

my insurance knows bludclot , never made a difference to my premiums

Nickodemon

I run Diablo's on my fazer, have done for 6 years onwership . Have run corsa 2 on front and rear and got . 3142 miles out the rear . front had plenty left .

bought a new pair of corsa 3 . fitted the rear and that lasted 2573 miles . the corsa 2 front i got 7010 miles and it still had a good 2mm left on it !

i now run a corsa 3 front and standard diablo rear this has done 1350 miles and is'nt showing any wear yet .

 I like the idea of softest on the front and hardest of the diablo's on the rear . When i get chance to ride that is ! Mostly 2 up , with occassional blasts solo .

i cant say i've noticed lack of grip at the rear from the harder tyre . My bike is also full montied and i run a 46 tooth rear for more acceleration .

I buy my tyres from universal tyres online in pairs as they are cheaper than singles and know busters were doing a pair for less than £130 earlier this year .

all in all a great tyre for me

hope this helps:)

stick to the owners manual , going tighter than 40mm will lead to premature gearbox wear . the slack is there for a reason . the longer than usual swing arm means the fazer chain free play is needed when the suspension is compressed .

im sure Mike will be along to verify what i say

cheers Bludclot , its the full system im after , waiting to see what faster by design have . might go for the arata in titanium yet if the can is road legal .

   Thanks Luke