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Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
« Reply #6550 on: 04 October 2016, 05:31:24 pm »
Took the FZS600 out for a gentle run down to Loomies Cafe near Winchester this arvo.
Cracking afternoon, brilliant sunshine with the slightest hint of a chill in the air.


Met another Fazer FZS600 rider there chatted about bikes and the common love of the FZS600, his was an X reg Boxeye in metalic blue, pristeen nick with just 9K on the clock. he purchased it from a dealer 6 months ago at a fair price considering the condition.
He has a slight blow from the collector box and is thinking about going down the S/Steel route to replace the pipes.
Anyway we were both leaving at the same time so we had a spirited blast along the A272 back to Petersfield, where we both headed onto the A3 heading towards London, that was the point he decided to give up and fell back so I rode on alone.
When I got home that was when I realised that my 3/4" chicken strips are now down to 1/2" Woo! Woo! it was a spirited ride.


Someone once said to me always ride within your comfort zone, but, I have realised that is not right, if you do that you never get any better, like an athlete, if you train within your comfort zone that is as good as you are going to get, the same applies to riding a motorcycle, push yourself but in a controlled manner.
Any way shut the Foc up tommyardin and get some pics of that blue Boxeye up here.     
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Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
« Reply #6551 on: 04 October 2016, 07:24:36 pm »
Had day off so took advantage of the weather,  stopped just outside Burnsall to rest.

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Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
« Reply #6552 on: 04 October 2016, 08:34:35 pm »
If Only!

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Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
« Reply #6553 on: 04 October 2016, 08:57:22 pm »
You're being spammed with TTBigbike design on Facebook as well then. 
Women have chocolate men have bikes.....
including ones who like chocolate....;)

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Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
« Reply #6554 on: 04 October 2016, 10:12:29 pm »
Actually I grabbed the picture off facebook and played with it a little hoping someone might take the bait  :'(

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Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
« Reply #6555 on: 04 October 2016, 10:13:30 pm »
would certainly be a mean looking machine if it was real

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Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
« Reply #6556 on: 04 October 2016, 10:14:56 pm »
It would indeed
Women have chocolate men have bikes.....
including ones who like chocolate....;)

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Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
« Reply #6557 on: 04 October 2016, 10:16:40 pm »
Frosties has been ringing around all the insurance brokers all day trying to get a quote.
Hello Tiger  :kiss LOL!

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Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
« Reply #6558 on: 06 October 2016, 07:34:17 am »
If Only!
Would be immense but we all know that (given yamaha current design team) it wouldn't look like that because it hasn't got a hideous transformer headlight haha





And it'd still have a snatchy throttle 😪

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« Reply #6559 on: 06 October 2016, 03:20:23 pm »
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And it'd still have a throttled snatch 😪

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Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
« Reply #6560 on: 06 October 2016, 11:01:38 pm »
Frosties has been ringing around all the insurance brokers all day trying to get a quote.
Hello Tiger  :kiss LOL!


If it was up for sale Tommy then I'd be all over that so you're not wrong mate..........however, would it beat
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The mighty MV Augusta Brutale.......enjoy :lol . Have I posted this before  :rolleyes

Those are my principles...if you don't like them I have others.

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« Reply #6561 on: 06 October 2016, 11:59:57 pm »
Frosties has been ringing around all the insurance brokers all day trying to get a quote.
Hello Tiger  :kiss LOL!


If it was up for sale Tommy then I'd be all over that so you're not wrong mate..........however, would it beat
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The mighty MV Augusta Brutale.......enjoy :lol . Have I posted this before  :rolleyes


Yeah! but that is the two wheeled version of my tarts hairdresser car, pink and white, give me a foccing break. :lol

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Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
« Reply #6562 on: 07 October 2016, 12:26:15 am »
 :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
Those are my principles...if you don't like them I have others.

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Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
« Reply #6563 on: 13 October 2016, 11:00:36 pm »
Ohhhh! I think I have a little damp spot, check out this bad boy.
Yes may favorite man with the big white van delivered this bad boy to me today, made me smile after the disappointment of being delivered a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge from Yodafone yesterday that had a duff nano sim card included in the package.18 mile bike ride tomoz to the nearest Yodafone shop to grab another nano sim.
But in all fairness to the magic Yoda they have been brilliant for the last 20 odd years I have been with them, I have 4 phones on my account: Me, Wife, Daughter and Son's and this is the first clitch we have had with them. They reduced the contract down from £37 a month to £28 wavered the £30 upfront charge and put a £5 gift into my account that can help pay the next bill.
Would I recommend Yodafone, goes without saying.       
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« Reply #6564 on: 14 October 2016, 08:59:25 am »
i wonder if they make them for the slower black model  ;)
my momma always says, stupid is as stupid does.
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Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
« Reply #6565 on: 14 October 2016, 09:38:05 am »
i wonder if they make them for the slower black model  ;)


Hi Toady
I contacted Yamaha and they said that the Slow Black FZS 600 don't actually need a rear shock absorber.
The thinking behind their statement was if someone was thick enough to purchase a slow (Black FZS) machine they most likely would not be aware enough to even notice the bumps, and, as the machine is not capable of anything above moderate speeds handling is unlikely to need improvement. :moon   :finger

Have a good one mate :thumbup
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« Reply #6566 on: 14 October 2016, 05:51:56 pm »
Etch primer and two coats of silver get me sorted then. :lol
I'll have you know that I've just removed all brake fluid from my reservoirs, and removed all 3 calipers. This 2.2 kilo weight saving must surely add 12 to 13 mph by my guestimate  :b
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Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
« Reply #6567 on: 14 October 2016, 07:13:43 pm »
Washed, polished, engine oil and filter change :)

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Re: what did you do with your fazer today ?
« Reply #6568 on: 14 October 2016, 07:34:02 pm »
Etch primer and two coats of silver get me sorted then. :lol
I'll have you know that I've just removed all brake fluid from my reservoirs, and removed all 3 calipers. This 2.2 kilo weight saving must surely add 12 to 13 mph by my guestimate  :b


I heard that customising the seat not only saves on weight but is also a safety feature which stops you completely coming off the bike in the event of a spill, comes in various colours to match your bikes paintwork.


Can also give an increase in speed and positively aids acceleration


Please see the attached image:


The model shown is the out and out sports customisation, a touring version is available for carrying pillions, its called the twin peak.
Hope you find this valuable as a safety feature and helps you feel more secure whilst riding. :rolleyes
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« Reply #6569 on: 14 October 2016, 08:53:55 pm »
That's on my "I need one" list. I'll probably end up getting one once I've finished removing the petrol from my tank and the oil from the engine. 1 litre of fluid is equivalent to 1 kg this 21 kilo weight saving will see me easily hitting 190mph in a headwind if my basic calculations are correct  :rollin
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« Reply #6570 on: 14 October 2016, 09:45:55 pm »
That's on my "I need one" list. I'll probably end up getting one once I've finished removing the petrol from my tank and the oil from the engine. 1 litre of fluid is equivalent to 1 kg this 21 kilo weight saving will see me easily hitting 190mph in a headwind if my basic calculations are correct  :rollin


Your calcs are spot on, we must use the same calculation formula, mine came out at 191.27 MPH with a 13 MPH headwind also calculating in the wind speeds occurred traveling at that velocity.
Do post some pics in here after you finish the customisation it might encourage others to follow suit. 

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« Reply #6571 on: 15 October 2016, 09:08:32 am »
I will post some photo at the end of this modification journey..for now I am contemplating  future modifications.
I need to google bamboo handlebars and see if their is a significant weight saving to be had. I've  also contemplated using helium in my tyres, and riding whilst facing the rear of the bike so the curviture of my spine improves the Co drag efficiency .
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« Reply #6572 on: 15 October 2016, 12:06:49 pm »
I will post some photo at the end of this modification journey..for now I am contemplating  future modifications.
I need to google bamboo handlebars and see if their is a significant weight saving to be had. I've  also contemplated using helium in my tyres, and riding whilst facing the rear of the bike so the curviture of my spine improves the Co drag efficiency .


Hi Toady
I think we should bring an end to this as we will get our backsides kicked form the admin as it is: 'What did you do with your FAZER today' post.
But you will notice that the author and proliferater of the post should also have his or her arse kicked as they very disrespectfully using the lower case 'f' when spelling FAZER.
But I still look forward to seeing the completed project, the only thing I would add is be careful with the Bamboo Bars, I will say only one thing 'Woodworm' :agree :stop 


I am in the process now of converting the Fazer to left hand drive.
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« Reply #6573 on: 15 October 2016, 04:15:02 pm »
I agree. Back to being sensible again.

Ordered a new rear tyre today. 71 quid delivered. I work for a college in Essex.  Just so happens the nice people in the bike workshop will fit and balance for me. Yay
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« Reply #6574 on: 15 October 2016, 04:17:53 pm »
I agree. Back to being sensible again.

Ordered a new rear tyre today. 71 quid delivered. I work for a college in Essex.  Just so happens the nice people in the bike workshop will fit and balance for me. Yay
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