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Messages - F4celess
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« on: 04 December 2019, 01:16:47 pm »
Thank you both for your prompt responses. The schematic is useful. Although a little confusing as it doesn't appear to show all parts I've detailed above? The screw spacers infact drop through the (larger) holes in the thick rubber pad until they hit the lower screw bracket (positioned under the frame). Then with everything sandwiched together, the top tank bracket screws down, it gets as far as the metal spacers it touches and wont screw any further (to make it tight). I've screwed the 2 bolts all the way through the bottom screw bracket (off the bike), so its not as if there's a problem with them screwing onto these threads... something else I considered.
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« on: 04 December 2019, 10:49:24 am »
I'm attempting to re-fit the (Rear) fuel tank mounting Bracket, which is in a number of parts. (I know - I should have paid more attention when pulling this apart). While screwed back together tightly, this has left the bracket quite loose, which isn't correct. Below is the order I'm fitting these parts, plus an accompanying scribble. Please can someone put me right here!? Top- Tank bracket on top. - Thick rubber pad sits on top of frame. - 2 cylindrical screw spacers positioned into screw holes in above thick rubber pad. =FRAME=- Air filter box rubber cover (rear part) sits under frame. - Thin screw bracket underneath, that the 2 bolts screw into. BottomThanks!
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« on: 29 November 2019, 01:45:34 pm »
Anyone switch to a Winter hack (BIKE) through these dark/wet winter months? Extra points added for Pictures of their winter bike. Considering a cheap winter runaround. So can stay on a bike, while the FAZER is locked away for when better weather returns (and avoiding salty/wet/mucky roads). As someone was saying in another thread - " a bike will always look worse coming out of winter than it did going in. ". A twist and go scooter might suit the bill, for a few giggles!
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« on: 29 November 2019, 10:01:55 am »
Iconic colour scheme, that Urban tiger. A bike that needs to be kept totally original plus with mint graphics. Classic status. All the 900RR's of a similar era appear to retain high resale values.
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« on: 28 November 2019, 09:34:41 am »
Thanks for that Coffee I don't understand why those who choose to ride through the winter, feel that those of us who choose not to should feel ashamed for it. I spend a fortune a year to keep a car on the road so when the weather's shit, I'll use it rather than the bike. ...
The "no shame" reference was taken from someone's signature (in jest / a subtle joke), wasn't a blanket statement or meant to be offensive. Given the option, I'd also prefer to be in the car when walking out of the door, when its pouring with rain outside (or a heavy soaking of surface water on the roads). Not pleasant venturing on a bike in such conditions (especially on a Bike we've put a lot of love, money, plus time into). A scooter with all the fairings would be fun (as a winter hack). Twist and go. A large fat padded seat and comfortable seated position, legs and body generally shielded from any water spray. While the Fazer is tucked up, nice and dry, for a well deserved break. Already noticing a lot more congestion when the weathers poor. Alot more traffic queues and longer drives to work in the car in general.
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« on: 27 November 2019, 04:05:21 pm »
After a few frozen mornings I decided to put the bike away for the winter,I'm solely a fair weather rider these days so unless I get a cheap workhorse that'll be me done on 2 wheels for a fair few weeks.I spent an afternoon giving it the old AC50 treatment but to be fair because I don't use it in the rain ....
Might as well hibernate FOC-U for the winter! Appears to be a "fair weather riders only, with no shame" kinda club! My bike is actually off the road for a few mont... weeks. , no better time with all this rain! Service items - New air filter, fuel filter, oil etc etc. Plus not overly happy with the Twin round headlights (Not Dominator, but Speed Triple style) so stripped that all off, tidying up the loom, also planning to fit a Gipro gear indicator.
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« on: 27 November 2019, 02:30:21 pm »
Some terrestrial Playback TV and Film channels, now offer (at extra cost) the option of watching in 4K.
We were shopping for a new TV quite recently and it wasn't the max resolution but another technology in the makeup of the TV that made the clarify absolutely superb. There was a demo playing of some fire up the screen and it almost looked like it was lapping out at you. The colours were SO crisp and vivid.
Alot of new Action cameras (such as GoPro), also Drones, will record in 4K video as standard. Some upto 5.7K. However the storage requirements, recording at such a resolution is massive compared to the popular 1080p. Also post editing, its far easier and quicker working with a smaller 1080p clip over a 4K equivalent (that requires a high performance computer also).
Plus producers (on youtube) know 4K TV isn't (yet) the norm, so no reason recording in 4K when its just a guy riding down the road with a camera on the side of his helmet, or a sporting event etc.
Later Playstation consoles offer 4K games. Which is the opposite to scaling down a real piece of footage (for the above reasons) - instead wanting to play in 4K+, to enhance the lifelike effects and realism in games.
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« on: 27 November 2019, 01:50:40 pm »
trusting
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« on: 27 November 2019, 10:31:29 am »
Depends where he lives, it's no good for the ULEZ charge in London for example. £12.50 a DAY just to ride it.
Good points. The location its being used could be an influence - certainly if riding through tolls through the week. Also a bigger bike / engine might not be so practical in a congested city environment. Plus is the bike for leisure, or destined to become a workhorse / commuter too...
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« on: 27 November 2019, 09:38:32 am »
FZ6 looks a very safe transition from a FZS600 Fazer. Infact looks similar to the fractionally newer Mk2 facelift FZS600. Just a revised design plus obviously newer technology, being a few years newer (2004+). Have you considered a FZ1 or MT07/09? A more substantial "upgrade", otherwise I'd just keep the FZS600
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« on: 26 November 2019, 03:20:11 pm »
K&N for me. Nice being patriotic and all that, but it's your bike that counts.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=8&t=1415772
Pipercross just blow the tops off when you have a nitrous backfire.
^ This happens to me on the Fazer all the time! Thank FOC I went K&N! lol
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« on: 26 November 2019, 03:04:21 pm »
Yes, the Pipercross sells for around £35, while the K&N £50. Is there more to it than just the "brand", with these premium filters. I actually ordered a new filter at the weekend. Considering its pretty much a "one time" purchase, I opted for the K&N. A further question, is the new Filter supposed to be lightly sprayed with anything prior to fitting?
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« on: 26 November 2019, 12:56:27 pm »
Hi BBROWN1664 thakyou for following this up.
Yes. I created an Album. Actually it allowed me to add a photo while creating the Album, however struggling to add anything to it since...
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« on: 26 November 2019, 10:55:15 am »
If you then go in to your newly uploaded Image and select MOVE, to try moving it, you only see the following Destinations (albums)...
Farjo Articles John Silva Bike helen The Three Amigos
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« on: 26 November 2019, 10:50:43 am »
Yes a bike does tend to get a bit mucky when riding this time of year The above looks 100% better than this monstrosity...
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« on: 26 November 2019, 10:41:08 am »
There was "The Naughty Corner" for anything that shouldn't be seen on the main forums. As it's description suggests. Perhaps new users posting such content haven't found it yet?
As a fact - I've been on the receiving end of racism (as a white British male, in the wonderful "Great" Britain). Unfortunately in 2019 I would be classed as being racist, just by telling my story!
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« on: 26 November 2019, 10:30:11 am »
Trying to upload a few images to MY ALBUM. Going in to MEDIA, then into MY ALBUM, then choose the option... Add an Item to this Album . New item window opens where you can choose your media to upload. However from the drop-down menu, " Select which album you want to upload this item to"... Does not have your own album as a destination. There's several destinations, all public albums (but not my own which should have been default).
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« on: 25 November 2019, 03:22:46 pm »
An alternative suggestion... Setup a Camera on a tripod aimed at a section of (private) road/corner/roundabout where you know you lean over extensively. Then ride through several times. Then you can watch back the footage and observe your lean angle It can be deceiving, the lean sensation ON the bike, compared to how it ACTUALLY is from a 3rd person perspective. Saying all that, a racetrack would be the ultimate environment to test your bikes lean limits safely.
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« on: 21 November 2019, 11:42:59 am »
Updated settings. Please try now.
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« on: 21 November 2019, 10:27:10 am »
Missed that - where is it and do you have pictures.
Sure, here's a pic from a lower angle so you get a better view Up at the rear end ... | Rearend 1119 |
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« on: 21 November 2019, 10:12:00 am »
There are various Philips / RING 100% brighter Halogen bulbs out there, that might improve intensity. Can pick these up online or Halfords etc. Alternatively, look here http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=25744.0
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« on: 15 November 2019, 03:26:30 pm »
Blank here too - Chrome browser on HP Laptop
Following a bit of reading, it could be a restriction in place by the Admins of the (SMF) forum, to prevent actual YT embedded videos appearing in the Forum window. I have tried quite a few different YT link variations, nothing works (just a blank empty white box). lol.
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« on: 15 November 2019, 01:53:59 pm »
Thanks for going into the fitment of the cowl in greater detail. Plus looking more closely (the edited photo above) I do now see how that cowl sat ontop of the original tail fairing. As you say, looked like an "extra attachment". Perhaps a perfectionist might have considered getting that piece glued then blended (with filler) to the original and sprayed. But a lot of effort, just for a cosmetic change. My bike has an aftermarket undertray, plus the original numberplate plastics are gone (I elaborated on how I did that in another thread). So it is looking smooth back there, plus uncluttered.
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