Just come off and dropped bike. Filtering down A13, some twat pulls out in front of me and I lock the bike up. I'm alright, just bruise ankle and bit shook up.

Bike doesn't look great, but it'll be off the road for a little while. Bent, cracked fairing (again), dangling mirror, mangled belly pan (again), givi rack bent, plate bust top box gone flying, exhaust popped off (again), indicator lens lost (again).

Just debating whether to take it through insurance. His car has small dent in rear wing (no paint lost though). Don't think I'll get much due to filtering, plus my outstanding claim (which I've now won court case on and got judgement served in my favour), for previous damage will limit what I'll get back. What do you reckon? Cut my losses, pay chap off, do bike up cheap, wait for other payout, try save my no claims etc.

I could do with a new ignition key for my Fazer. Got both keys when I brought the bike, but I was finding the one very clunky and difficult to use. Yeah I lubed up the ignition, WD40, Vaseline, 3-in-1 oil etc.  One particularly cold day in the winter, I turned the key and the whole Meta alarm key fob casing just disintegrated around the stub of a key.   The key looks ever so slightly bent and rather worn/discoloured on it's teeth.

So I just switched to the other key (and Meta keyring button), which worked perfectly and gave me no problems. However I assume this is the master key, and probably not such a good practice to use everyday. Right? Also, now I recently replaced the Meta alarm, I have a new key fob. I don't want to muck about with the master key to get it to fit into this key fob. Appears the metal needs trimming slightly and a hole drilled into to secure it into fob.

So, where can I get a replacement key? Will any good lock smith be able to do it? Will it need sourcing directly from Yamaha? Or is it going to be a new ignition barrel 'n keys bundle?
Also, any tips of fitting a key into the Meta key fob?

So, I've had my 2003 FZS600 for almost a year now and it's due it's annual service. It's currently on 19k. Last service was 1 year ago at 13k. Not being the most mechanically minded chap, not having a garage, tools or time, I'm planning to take it to local garage who seem pretty reasonable.


They've informed me it's due for major service, filters, oil, plugs, balance carbs etc (£230) and maybe do valve clearances (£50).


Last owner had it left standing for some time, so had given it a pretty big service last year. Can't find record or exactly what, but I'm sure he said carbs were balanced and a new battery definitely went on. The manual reckons valves don't need checking until ~30k (40000 km).


Bike does seem to be running fine. Sometimes spot slow starting from cold, needs turning over for few seconds whilst revs build up.


So, does it require a major service or will a minor service suffice? Am I right to skip valves clearances? Price for service sound about right?

Spotted another fazer the other day with clear indicator lenses, rather than the usual orange ones. Seen a couple of conversion kits on ebay (lenses + orange bulbs). Anyone had any experience with these? Any good? Any issues/mot problems etc?

Had a slight off on my Fazer, due to some stupid SMIDSY pulling out on me. Dropped the bike at low speed, no injuries thankfully, and now trying to claim on his insurance.


Damage is just cosmetic, cracked/scuffed front fairing (possibly with bent brackets), crumpled/broken belly pan (genuine Yammy one), bent bobbins, scratched bar ends and pillion pegs. Bike is still ridable, just looks a mess.


Insurance company have asked me to get a quote for repairs, with a view to doing the work if liability is assigned correctly. Anyone recommend anyone between London Bridge, East End and Dagenham?

Need some oil for my Fazer, just a wee top up. Foxeye 2003 FZS600. Spotted some Castrol GTX 10W40 in ASDA going very cheap (£12 for 4L), but wasn't 100% sure if suitable, so didn't get it. Is it any good? Could see anything on it about additives etc.
Searching back on here, I see others suggest Castrol GPS Power 1. Going to the Castrol site, they suggest Power 1 Racing 4T or Power 1 4T (fully or part synthetic). But obviously both are coming it at £30+ - quite a difference.

Looking to stick a top box on me Fazer (2003 FZS600). Preferably the Givi Monorack + Monokey stuff. This stuff cost a fortune new!


I believe I need:-

• [size=78%]Givi 340F Monorack arms[/size]
• [size=78%]Givi M3 plate[/size]
• [size=78%]and of course a Givi Monokey top box.[/size]

Anyone got any of that going spare?

Managed to drop the bike the other day, all low speed, too much front brake, skidded over - doh!  Nowt serious, couple scratches to faring/belly pan/exhaust and bent crash bobbin. Seriously gutted, as bike was almost mint previously. Guess it's inevitable when you're a new rider though.


Anyway, looking at crash bobbin, it seems its the bracket it screws into behind the belly pan that is bent. It's a small U shaped bracket that bolts to frame, with bobbin going through belly pan into it. Is this part of the belly pan mounting kit? Does it have a name?! Where could I get a replacement?

I've got a 2003 FZS600, which is fine for me, however my wife finds it a bit high. She's a bit of short ass at only 5'2", and with feet down can only touch floor with tip toes... I use the bike most of the time, but now and again, my wife would like to take it out. We were thinking it would be a good plan to get a second seat that's cut down a bit for her. Dead quick to swap over and would help her get her feet flat on floor.


Is there anywhere I can get another seat off the shelf? Or would it be a case of getting another official seat and customising it? Any recommendations for any one who can do this?

Hello all,
Bit of a noob, only just passed my DAS last week, and now looking to pick up a Fazer to get me started. Seen a nice FSZ600, '03 model, low miles and seemingly in pristine nick. What should I look out for when I check it out? Been warned to check the downpipes (still original black ones) and sticky brakes. What else?