ok ....stolen from another forum....i`ll start
booked my thou in for mot,sat at 10.30 :)
Removed the front sprocket and turned it around so that it was on the correct way round :lol
Removed the front sprocket and turned it around so that it was on the correct way round :lol
You mean every time you opened the throttle the bike went into reverse? :pokefun
i sprayed red98's bike..... :rollin :rollin :rollin
Fixed the rear lights!! :wootwell done with the lights mate. looks like you'll be able to tail end charlie on sunday after all :rollin :rollin :rollin
Oh, and scared the crap out of some cagers by performing a mahoosive kill switch backfire in the Hatfield tunnel... :lol
Finally got my bike back after a new set of tyres and reconditioned front discs... I am now bankrupt...
Fitted rubber gaiters on the forks.
Not to everybodys taste, but I like the look. Kind of reminds me of the BSA Rocket Gold Star look, except the Fazer does everything better :) . More important they serve a useful purpose in keeping all the road crap off the working surfaces of the forks.
That's an aluminium shield, (with a bit of graphics on it), which stops water and road grit thrown up by the front wheel spraying the front of the engine.Fitted rubber gaiters on the forks.
Not to everybodys taste, but I like the look. Kind of reminds me of the BSA Rocket Gold Star look, except the Fazer does everything better :) . More important they serve a useful purpose in keeping all the road crap off the working surfaces of the forks.
good idea ;) what's that between your header pipes?
That's an aluminium shield, (with a bit of graphics on it), which stops water and road grit thrown up by the front wheel spraying the front of the engine.Fitted rubber gaiters on the forks.
Not to everybodys taste, but I like the look. Kind of reminds me of the BSA Rocket Gold Star look, except the Fazer does everything better :) . More important they serve a useful purpose in keeping all the road crap off the working surfaces of the forks.
good idea ;) what's that between your header pipes?
It extends under the pipes and also protects the pipe junction area from being shot blasted by grit.
Even with a fender extender on it's surprising how high spray from the front wheel gets up the engine.
Now it's just the graphics that takes a battering ;) .
On the old site I posted drawings of the shield and brackets needed to fit it, but I don't think anyone else bothered.
Looking at the posts above - where did you get the gaiters if you don't mind me asking?
And I concur, nice panels!
Btw, those carbon cover panels look pretty nice :)
Looking at the posts above - where did you get the gaiters if you don't mind me asking?
I got those direct from [url=http://www.pyramidparts.co.uk]www.pyramidparts.co.uk[/url] ([url]http://www.pyramidparts.co.uk[/url]) . They cost £19.99 plus £2.50 postage.
Rode it Sunday and yesterday in the cold winter sunshine but at -3 this morning it stayed in the shed and I commuted in the car in the warm (once I had got the ice off the windscreen) :rolleyes
Well for yesterday really, but I rode it to Hemel & back.
Will be shortly be freeing up my side stand after it siezed up this mornig on the way to work!
Will be shortly be freeing up my side stand after it siezed up this mornig on the way to work!
Mine did that today...
charlie :kiss where did you order yoke protector :D from ant chance off a link :b
Fitted a shiny new brake disc. :D
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Ahem, I ended up using the Fazer Spares method of removing the bolts. ;) :lol
Pass my IAM test on it. :woot
Pass my IAM test on it. :woot
Froze my nuts off!
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Well worth it for a view like that! 8)
Still more enjoyable than an industrial estate in hull though :lol
Still more enjoyable than an industrial estate in hull though :lol
Some of us like industrial estates in Hull!! :lol well the mrs does for the shops!! :'(
Only kidding, the bridge is still there
Today I have painted the front forks and fitted a new pair of R6/1 foot pegs for the pillion... tomorrow main foot pegs to be replaced with R6/1 style, final coat on the forks and refit the rear caliper. :lol
Today I have painted the front forks and fitted a new pair of R6/1 foot pegs for the pillion... tomorrow main foot pegs to be replaced with R6/1 style, final coat on the forks and refit the rear caliper. :lol
Nice, how did you go about painting the forks? spray? gloss or satin? colour? Did you use a primer? if so what primer and paint have you used. just finished sanding mine and are now ready for painting :D
Got a link for the foot pegs?
Sorry for all the questions..
Thanks,
Chris
Dropped it off for an MOT and a service, hung my head in shame at the state of the chain and rear sprocket :o thought I'd given it a decent clean after the last ride, obviously need to pay more attention ..........
As I understand it, you guys have got a spot of snow there?
It's no picnic here in Spain either....temps didn't go above 12C. :lol
As I understand it, you guys have got a spot of snow there?
It's no picnic here in Spain either....temps didn't go above 12C. :lol
Temp didn't go above 12C here in Scotland either - nowhere near!
Bastid :lol :lol
MOT passed and service sorted, rode it home before the snow came in, looks like new :) although for £180 it bloody should do ........
MOT passed and service sorted, rode it home before the snow came in, looks like new :) although for £180 it bloody should do ........
Woke up for work at usualt 0550hrs. Peeked out the window to see it white over, struggled to get the bike to the main road but managed and went to work mostly at 15-20mph:
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Roads were good for coming home though thankfully :).
I'm taking about ten to six in the morning mate, there are two ten to sixes in the day you know ;) :lol
I'm at work for 5.50 after a 40 minute ride to work!
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I'm at work for 5.50 after a 40 minute ride to work!
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You were lucky! We used to have to ride for 25 hours to get to work, and then do an 18 hour shift every day! You don't know you're born! :pokefun
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so dryrob what happened if you pushed snooze, would you have slept late, :rollin
Rode to the gym at work.
On the way home, off ramp from A38, stopped to help a lad pushing his motorbike. Turns out to be knackered so we push it behind a sign so he can collect it later. Gave him a pillion to the nearest garage.
All without my cape :D
had a wank while thinkin about her :lol
Those panniers look very smart! Givi V35s?
Those panniers look very smart! Givi V35s?
Thanks Christot , Yamaha "originals" I believe - came with the bike, make life a lot easier when touring and don't upset the handling as much as a top box IMO.
What do you shiney bike owners use to get the real sticky crap off. I've emptied half a bottle of Muc-off today and barely started.
My bike is by no means shiny (a few winters and a couple of times down the road) but I find, for the really sticky stuff and especially the rear wheel, that WD40 makes life so much easier. :thumbup
used the bike to go to the doctors to get bp checked.........bp spot on just like my fazer thou :lol
used the bike to go to the doctors to get bp checked.........bp spot on just like my fazer thou :lol
So no red mist moments on the ride there that could have put your BP up? ;)
Serviced exup valve. Copper greased and cables lubed. Shiney new bolts. Old ones a bugger to get out. Thanks so much mr ghostbiker.
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Serviced exup valve. Copper greased and cables lubed. Shiney new bolts. Old ones a bugger to get out. Thanks so much mr ghostbiker.
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He was so excited he sent me a text this morning saying he was about to do it then two pictures this afternoon of his serviced Exup valve :lol
Serviced exup valve. Copper greased and cables lubed. Shiney new bolts. Old ones a bugger to get out. Thanks so much mr ghostbiker.
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He was so excited he sent me a text this morning saying he was about to do it then two pictures this afternoon of his serviced Exup valve :lol
I got mine out the garage, parked it in the sun on the patio and lightly lubricated my moving parts.
Message to the world
Exupnut has finaly serviced his Exup
:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
Tried to keep up with aload of foccers but failed.but had fun trying :)
Tried to keep up with aload of foccers but failed.but had fun trying :)
Haha me too - though I was the only 600 to keep up with you mad litre folk ;)
Tried to keep up with aload of foccers but failed.but had fun trying :)
Haha me too - though I was the only 600 to keep up with you mad litre folk ;)
Bring on next month when the RESTRICTED 600 shows the lot of ya how it's done... :lol :lol :lol
must get my stuttering 600 sorted....iam missing out big time......a red 600 is going to be a lot quicker than a blue thou :lol :lol
nothing....still resting from the london foccers april ride ;)
Grahamm, think you missed a trick the coast road is great back from Exeter :b
nothing....still resting from the london foccers april ride ;)
:rollin
Still resting!
nothing....still resting from the london foccers april ride ;)
:rollin
Still resting!
We nearly had a McLaren on the March rideout, but he chickened out, and turned off the road. :lol
ok...ok...ok.....iam old,i know :lol :lol :lol still beat that porsche though :lol
Don't tell me it's still bloody raining back there Christo? :D
Yes it, and to boot, I need to ride back to Uni through it tomorrow. 100 miles of cold and wet. And I have a stinker of a cold. So yup, jealous abuse time! :'(
Rode it to work and home again in the nice weather. Roll on summer :D
Rode it to work and home again in the nice weather. Roll on summer :D
Same here.
Had a good little blast / mini meet with Exupnut and Dead_Eye. Good fun! :)
just a reminder to all you forgetfull foccers out there :rolleyes ,when putting your fuel tank back on your bike remember to turn the tap to the on position before bolting the tank down,if you dont you will get about 0.7 miles down the road before you come to a stop ....................................................
just a reminder to all you forgetfull foccers out there :rolleyes ,when putting your fuel tank back on your bike remember to turn the tap to the on position before bolting the tank down,if you dont you will get about 0.7 miles down the road before you come to a stop ....................................................
Keys AND gloves AND fuel tap...
AND fuel tap again!! :lol :lol :lol :lol
just a reminder to all you forgetfull foccers out there :rolleyes ,when putting your fuel tank back on your bike remember to turn the tap to the on position before bolting the tank down,if you dont you will get about 0.7 miles down the road before you come to a stop ....................................................
Keys AND gloves AND fuel tap...
AND fuel tap again!! :lol :lol :lol :lol
well remembered CHRISTO :lol :lol
used it for work........only one to arrive at work with a smile on my face :D
used it for work........only one to arrive at work with a smile on my face :D
Awesome! Did you make them?
Chris
Awesome! Did you make them?
Chris
ebay ;)
Awesome! Did you make them?
Chris
ebay ;)
Cheers,
Wouldn't happen to have a link would you?
Chris
Steve, i like the writing on your screen, does it work?
Must get me one of those stickers for the front!they work a treat. Tested it thoroughly today in heavy traffic. Nightbreaker bulbs help too.
the rear lights are cool a they hard to fit?Not really. The led strips are self adhesive, and the wiring just tucks into the natural panel joints. Hardest bit was wiring it up and fitting the led relay, which tbh wasn't too bad.
the rear lights are cool a they hard to fit?Not really. The led strips are self adhesive, and the wiring just tucks into the natural panel joints. Hardest bit was wiring it up and fitting the led relay, which tbh wasn't too bad.
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Where did you get them? I wouldn't mind a set! :lol :lolGood old eBay!
Where did you get them? I wouldn't mind a set! :lol :lolGood old eBay!
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Checked out a route to Box Hill, but found the A272 east of Petersfield has been tar-and-chipped.
However I found a great alternative route which I may not have discovered if I'd been able to use the 272 :D
The seller is lamb-dacott (can't do an eBay link on my phone for some reason), and he's got more of the indicators in stock.
Linky linky? :)
Linky linky? :)
The seller is lamb-dacott (can't do an eBay link on my phone for some reason), and he's got more of the indicators in stock.
Hope this helps. :o
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I had a great ride to Box hill today with Grahamm. Egg and Bacon bap plus a bag of chips with coffee to wash it down. Quite busy there too. The view from the top of Boxhill is stunning. Then a pretty good ride back to Loomies on the A32/A272 for another coffee. Then home. A good day
but god my arse is numb?
Nothing :o
Rode it 200+ miles around Hampshire and West Sussex.
Kept an eye out for Graham but don't think i saw him.
Rode it 200+ miles around Hampshire and West Sussex.
Kept an eye out for Graham but don't think i saw him.
Which roads were you on?
rubbed down my forks to remove the pitting if the clear coat and repainted with satin black - I think it is an improvement and will be easier to re touch over the year when I get the inevitable stone chips.
Lol i came through Petersfield about 12ish, followed a group from A32/A272 junction led by a large blue bike. Lost them going out of Petersfield.
I then went along A272 towards Midhurst and then off up Harting hill towards Chichester up to Petworth back along A272 to Rogate up to Liphook and then back down to Petersfield then off towards Winchester and home.
Lol i came through Petersfield about 12ish, followed a group from A32/A272 junction led by a large blue bike. Lost them going out of Petersfield.
I then went along A272 towards Midhurst and then off up Harting hill towards Chichester up to Petworth back along A272 to Rogate up to Liphook and then back down to Petersfield then off towards Winchester and home.
Ah, we headed up the A32 about 11:15, then went along the A272 to Petersfield, but after that went up the B2070 and cut across to the A286 via Rake Road before taking Station Road at Milford to get to the B2126 and the A29 and A24 to Box Hill.
We came back by the same route and got back to Loomies about 4:30.
Were you riding the Fazer?
Had a chance to work on bike again for a while today and remembered to get a few pictures too! Mainly to prove to Noggy that I do have a bike! haha! In the pics you can see repainted forks black, both wheels powder coated gloss black, rebuilt rear caliper with new seals, repainted rear caliper/bracket/stay bar, hel braided brake line for rear, cleaned lower frame behind belly pan and cleaned the chain. Still got to fit new exhaust and silicone coolant pipes but that can wait until the new pipes arrive, hopefully next week! 8) Much happier now it's got two wheels on again! haha!
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Went to fit my nice new braided lines and came to realise that my rear caliper needs a major overhaul as both pistons are seized. One is moving ever so slightly and the other is completely jammed :(
Time to try and find some genuine seals and spend more money :(
Dave48 - Thanks for the advice :) So far most people seem to have suggested that splitting the caliper is absolute pain the ass and that the gasket on the inside is no longer available from Yamaha (but there is a part from another manufacturer, I forget which). I'm going to try and do it without splitting the caliper if I can - I'll re-attach the brake hose and use that to pressurise the caliper. Then, clamp on piston and force the other out, clean up that side, replace everything, then swap the clamp around and do the other side :)
Hopefully the fronts will be ok and won't require quite so much work.
Edit: For the seals, am I right in saying the kit is one per piston, not one per caliper... if so this is expensive :(
Just finished the rear caliper seals. It was a but of a pain in the rs without splitting the caliper, but do-able. My seal wiper rings were completely shot, and these were chewed up, locking the piston in. Brute force and ignorance got them out in the end.
Putting the new seals in was a bit emotional, it always seems like they're too big until they finally pop in. Hopefully that's them done for the next few months!: :)
Sounds like they should be ok, but a good clean never hurts :)definitely give them a good clean. If there's ANY little bits of rubber that poke out of the top of the piston, then the seals will need changing soon.
Met Dead_Eye at the Stevenage Cineworld to watch Fast & Furious 6. A good film, and a nice way to while away an afternoon!
ChristoT ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?action=profile;u=2545[/url]) !
is that a thorn between two roses ? :rolleyes :D
Looks like the Preseli mountains to me, noggy?
Went for a blast yesterday on 600 am then took the thou out pm to blow the spiders out!
Today was round Worcestershire highways & byways-fantastic weather & plenty of bikes out-didn't see any Fazers though!
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I just looked at the cover....
Found a picture of the Blue Fazer Meet 2013 :lol
Found a picture of the Blue Fazer Meet 2013 :lol
Found a picture of the Blue Fazer Meet 2013 :lol
Bought it !
Picked it up this morning. 2007 FZ1-S ABS. only mods are touring screen, yamaha belly pan and twin headlight mod ( if the 2007 wasn't fitted with it from the factory?)
Out again early tomorrow before the roads get busy.
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checked and adjusted tyre pressure,returned forks to standard settings,lubed chain,brimmed the tank and cleaned my visor in readyness for tomorrows BOTW ride/meet :) ....no time to wash and polish so might let the side down a bit :o
checked and adjusted tyre pressure,returned forks to standard settings,lubed chain,brimmed the tank and cleaned my visor in readyness for tomorrows BOTW ride/meet :) ....no time to wash and polish so might let the side down a bit :o
Don't worry, mine will still be in more of a state haha
Met some Lambretta riders and headed to a cafe in Sheff then lost 25 of them as I went the oppersite direction from cafe and had no idea where they were going. How hard can it be to loose 25 Lambretta riders :o
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Met some Lambretta riders and headed to a cafe in Sheff then lost 25 of them as I went the oppersite direction from cafe and had no idea where they were going. How hard can it be to loose 25 Lambretta riders :oWhy would u want to follow a bunch SLOW scoots?
Daz
Met some Lambretta riders and headed to a cafe in Sheff then lost 25 of them as I went the oppersite direction from cafe and had no idea where they were going. How hard can it be to loose 25 Lambretta riders :oWhy would u want to follow a bunch SLOW scoots?
Daz
Fitted new seat and done 280 miles with my brother in law and managed to keep up with him sort of :lol
Stuck my tax disc on too. Then I got a posties note through the door saying my juicebox had arrived from USA. But I could only have it if I paid the £35 duty fee!! Gutted, yet elated that its finally got here. Can't fit it tonight either as I'm working nights :'(
Bought it! :DOh come on, you can't tease us like that.:o
Picked it up from my local Honda dealer
Bought it! :DOh come on, you can't tease us like that. :o
Picked it up from my local Honda dealer
Piccies?? :P
Just tested the fz1 after my sub throttle plate fitment and map uploads.
It just started raining, and I couldn't wait to test her out. The result is.......
HOLY SHAMOLY!!! Wheelspin in third on 1/2 throttle!!!! And that's feeding the power in!!!
Power starts to climb rapidly from 3k, and I couldn't go too heavy on the throttle as she kept squirming the rear tyre!
She feels more like my old R1 now, violent! Highly recommended gen 2 owners 8)
Went hunting @ lidl. Got wet. Currently gettin pissed with my guitar while dryin out :-)
Went hunting @ lidl. Got wet. Currently gettin pissed with my guitar while dryin out :-)
I'm having a beer so give us a song so we can all singalong
Mickey
Very good christo....i'm sure i can hear her singing that when i put her in first.
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+1 mr Kosmic and mr steeeve66
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..did we hear this?
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them crash bungs look nice koz ;)
justy1000
..did we hear this?
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That must have been the BOOOOM we heard.them crash bungs look nice koz ;)
justy1000
Yeah a know. Made by some bloke called Justy.
Pete I've stolen a couple of your pictures... unless advised otherwise. :lol
Any Video Steeeve?
Hey Steve and Adrian did u think we were gonna get fine/points when the copper first waved us down? I did until we saw the other side of the treeline. We were hammerin it up to that point on the A128 and were lucky we got stopped just after the roundabout. If they'd been further down that straight we'd have been fooked. (And not doin bikesafe). Been told by a few lads at work u can check their website and see when they r aboot and that they normally wait further up that road b4 the "bike deaths on this road" sign.
Hey Steve and Adrian did u think we were gonna get fine/points when the copper first waved us down? I did until we saw the other side of the treeline. We were hammerin it up to that point on the A128 and were lucky we got stopped just after the roundabout. If they'd been further down that straight we'd have been fooked. (And not doin bikesafe). Been told by a few lads at work u can check their website and see when they r aboot and that they normally wait further up that road b4 the "bike deaths on this road" sign.
Got the carbs balanced yesterday, and got Iridium plugs fitted, and good grief does it show!! Bike now runs smoother than Gershwin sliding down a greasy pole on a toboggan (to mix your metaphors). So smooth! :lol :lol
Got the carbs balanced yesterday, and got Iridium plugs fitted, and good grief does it show!! Bike now runs smoother than Gershwin sliding down a greasy pole on a toboggan (to mix your metaphors). So smooth! :lol :lol
Hey christo, if you got someone else to balance the carbs for you then out of interest how much did it cost?,mine could do with a fettle and although it would be easier to just ask my local garage since you've mentioned it & you is in the land of expensive then would be good to have a ball park figure to compare against.
cheers!
cheers christo :thumbup , so ill use 50 bucks as my ball park figure which i wouldnt mind paying once a year to keep it sweet, if it gets close to the 100 bucks mark ill be tempted to buy some guages and do it myself.Got the carbs balanced yesterday, and got Iridium plugs fitted, and good grief does it show!! Bike now runs smoother than Gershwin sliding down a greasy pole on a toboggan (to mix your metaphors). So smooth! :lol :lol
Hey christo, if you got someone else to balance the carbs for you then out of interest how much did it cost?,mine could do with a fettle and although it would be easier to just ask my local garage since you've mentioned it & you is in the land of expensive then would be good to have a ball park figure to compare against.
cheers!
Paul (the mechanic) is a friend of mine - for fitting the plugs and balancing the carbs, he charged me £50. Minus £10, as I'm a starving student and he's a nice chap, and minus another £5 for finding some info on his bike on the interwebs.
cheers christo :thumbup , so ill use 50 bucks as my ball park figure which i wouldnt mind paying once a year to keep it sweet, if it gets close to the 100 bucks mark ill be tempted to buy some guages and do it myself.Got the carbs balanced yesterday, and got Iridium plugs fitted, and good grief does it show!! Bike now runs smoother than Gershwin sliding down a greasy pole on a toboggan (to mix your metaphors). So smooth! :lol :lol
Hey christo, if you got someone else to balance the carbs for you then out of interest how much did it cost?,mine could do with a fettle and although it would be easier to just ask my local garage since you've mentioned it & you is in the land of expensive then would be good to have a ball park figure to compare against.
cheers!
Paul (the mechanic) is a friend of mine - for fitting the plugs and balancing the carbs, he charged me £50. Minus £10, as I'm a starving student and he's a nice chap, and minus another £5 for finding some info on his bike on the interwebs.
cheers christo :thumbup , so ill use 50 bucks as my ball park figure which i wouldnt mind paying once a year to keep it sweet, if it gets close to the 100 bucks mark ill be tempted to buy some guages and do it myself.Got the carbs balanced yesterday, and got Iridium plugs fitted, and good grief does it show!! Bike now runs smoother than Gershwin sliding down a greasy pole on a toboggan (to mix your metaphors). So smooth! :lol :lol
Hey christo, if you got someone else to balance the carbs for you then out of interest how much did it cost?,mine could do with a fettle and although it would be easier to just ask my local garage since you've mentioned it & you is in the land of expensive then would be good to have a ball park figure to compare against.
cheers!
Paul (the mechanic) is a friend of mine - for fitting the plugs and balancing the carbs, he charged me £50. Minus £10, as I'm a starving student and he's a nice chap, and minus another £5 for finding some info on his bike on the interwebs.
buy some gauges NOGGY.......you know it makes sense ....................
Top speed in a 40 zone. It was tripled but not by me.now that's quite a scary thought, you'd probably be looking at prison for that!C:-)
Top speed in a 40 zone. It was tripled but not by me.now that's quite a scary thought, you'd probably be looking at prison for that!C:-)
(South) UK June Grey Sky & rain ------nil points :'(Likewise. Again. Aaaargh! So gave bike a quick polish for Cassington, cos I can't let Red98 get away with that! (although I'm guessing he's got the kind of bike that if you looked at it too long it'll probably burn your retinas out :rolleyes :lol )
Had a bike/car free/hands clean day-------boring or what? :z
(South) UK June Grey Sky & rain ------nil points :'(Likewise. Again. Aaaargh! So gave bike a quick polish for Cassington, cos I can't let Red98 get away with that! (although I'm guessing he's got the kind of bike that if you looked at it too long it'll probably burn your retinas out :rolleyes :lol )
Had a bike/car free/hands clean day-------boring or what? :z
(although I'm guessing he's got the kind of bike that if you looked at it too long it'll probably burn your retinas out :rolleyes :lol )
Fitted a rack and cave :)
Today I reflected on the fact that I learned to ride a motorbike to save 20 minutes on my commute, yet ended up taking a 75 mile two hour 'scenic route' detour today. :lol
cheers christo :thumbup , so ill use 50 bucks as my ball park figure which i wouldnt mind paying once a year to keep it sweet, if it gets close to the 100 bucks mark ill be tempted to buy some guages and do it myself.Got the carbs balanced yesterday, and got Iridium plugs fitted, and good grief does it show!! Bike now runs smoother than Gershwin sliding down a greasy pole on a toboggan (to mix your metaphors). So smooth! :lol :lol
Hey christo, if you got someone else to balance the carbs for you then out of interest how much did it cost?,mine could do with a fettle and although it would be easier to just ask my local garage since you've mentioned it & you is in the land of expensive then would be good to have a ball park figure to compare against.
cheers!
Paul (the mechanic) is a friend of mine - for fitting the plugs and balancing the carbs, he charged me £50. Minus £10, as I'm a starving student and he's a nice chap, and minus another £5 for finding some info on his bike on the interwebs.
buy some gauges NOGGY.......you know it makes sense ....................
Im gonna check the how to's for DIY on night shift tonight,i hope it doesnt get too complicated, you are right red it's gonna make sense & after the 1st time it'll hopefully be a doddle......surely there should be a badge i can stitch onto my leathers for achieving such tinkeringbility too....a fazer city & guilds qualification perhaps :)
Got it out and had the sort of fun it was made for
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Taped up my fairing after busting the bracket to the frame :o .
Then went out for a 260 mile spin with my old man on our :faz s. :)
Went Perth,Blairgowrie,Glenshee,Braemar,Linn of Dee,the excellently named Cock Bridge,Tomintoul,The Lecht,Aviemore,Pitlochry & home.
Some splendid twisties, got my boots scraped for the first time,tyres got a good melting & the weather was great :sun ,the old fazer still has some legs,was able to hold a line better than my dads fz6 that tended to run wider on corners.
Nice looking area, how's the midgies are they out in force yet???
Looking forward to a west coast blast on Monday 8)
Kicked the tyres and said a prayer, all ready for lofo...
Survived lofo...Musta bin that prayer!
Exup and Red, have you both cleaned the flies off the back of your bikes today? :lol
I almost wiped out a cyclist with my :faz this morning! :eek :eek :eekBetter luck next time :D
Put the fazer on the trailer & set off for a trouble free drive home to wales, leaving scotland at 0930am :) .....350 miles later & the car decided to die :\ .
An RAC visit followed by a recovery truck followed by an eventual recovery home seen me walk through the door at 1110pm :'(
should of put the car on the trailer and then roded the bike home,,silly boy
On the plus side the :faz [size=78%] is ok [/size] 8) , & my only reliable transport! 8)
I never used to trust aftermarket oil filters, as one mechanic told me they're generally not very well made - anybody else heard similar?
No !!!Just goes to show then, even in the trade there's so much bullshit :rolleyes
I expect and trust them so far,, for my bike and all my cars and vans,even my new hilux has aftermarket filters.
I never used to trust aftermarket oil filters, as one mechanic told me they're generally not very well made - anybody else heard similar?No !!!Just goes to show then, even in the trade there's so much bullshit :rolleyes
I expect and trust them so far,, for my bike and all my cars and vans,even my new hilux has aftermarket filters.
Chazzo's ? do you only need the lever, so you do not change the whole clamp too,
Introduced about 5 people to the joys of the pillion seat. :lol
Introduced about 5 people to the joys of the pillion seat. :lol
Intriguing - care to expand on that?
Introduced about 5 people to the joys of the pillion seat. :lol
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I just want everyone to know that steve is great on gravel. No really he is. And that he happily gave me the keys for a go. And u know what.... Its soooo fast.... Great in the corners and on the gravel 20mph loose chippings/arsehole overtakin a car and happily duke'in along at 60/70 on forementioned GRAVEL!!!!!!
I can now wink with 3 parts of my body lol
Nice one steeve
I just want everyone to know that steve is great on gravel. No really he is. And that he happily gave me the keys for a go. And u know what.... Its soooo fast.... Great in the corners and on the gravel 20mph loose chippings/arsehole overtakin a car and happily duke'in along at 60/70 on forementioned GRAVEL!!!!!!
I can now wink with 3 parts of my body lol
Nice one steeve
Introduced about 5 people to the joys of the pillion seat. :lol
Intriguing - care to expand on that?
I was invited to a barbeque with some friends, and took the spare helmet and jacket with me. I had fun giving the other youths there lifts on the pillion, just round a short little circuit on back roads. They all came off raving about it; they loved it! Including a rather attractive young lady, who was holding very tight to me... I shall say no more... ;) :lol
Introduced about 5 people to the joys of the pillion seat. :lol
Intriguing - care to expand on that?
I was invited to a barbeque with some friends, and took the spare helmet and jacket with me. I had fun giving the other youths there lifts on the pillion, just round a short little circuit on back roads. They all came off raving about it; they loved it! Including a rather attractive young lady, who was holding very tight to me... I shall say no more... ;) :lol
I hope you got her number, otherwise hang your head in shame.
I just want everyone to know that steve is great on gravel. No really he is. And that he happily gave me the keys for a go. And u know what.... Its soooo fast.... Great in the corners and on the gravel 20mph loose chippings/arsehole overtakin a car and happily duke'in along at 60/70 on forementioned GRAVEL!!!!!!
I can now wink with 3 parts of my body lol
Nice one steeve
And that's another reason you're not riding my bike :lol
Introduced about 5 people to the joys of the pillion seat. :lol
Intriguing - care to expand on that?
I was invited to a barbeque with some friends, and took the spare helmet and jacket with me. I had fun giving the other youths there lifts on the pillion, just round a short little circuit on back roads. They all came off raving about it; they loved it! Including a rather attractive young lady, who was holding very tight to me... I shall say no more... ;) :lol
I hope you got her number, otherwise hang your head in shame.
I've been flirting with her all week!! :lol :lol :lol
(And before Dead or Exup come up with a smart alec comment - she flirts back!! :b )
I was invited to a barbeque with some friends, and took the spare helmet and jacket with me. I had fun giving the other youths there lifts on the pillion, just round a short little circuit on back roads. They all came off raving about it; they loved it! Including a rather attractive young lady, who was holding very tight to me... I shall say no more... ;) :lolIntroduced about 5 people to the joys of the pillion seat. :lol
Intriguing - care to expand on that?
I hope you got her number, otherwise hang your head in shame.
I've been flirting with her all week!! :lol :lol :lol
(And before Dead or Exup come up with a smart alec comment - she flirts back!! :b )
Did a bit of gardening, said to the wife had enough.
Got the gear on sweating like a pig in this heat (live in Spain) and went for a blast around the mountain roads at the back of me 150 kms back home and jumped in the pool for a cool off and flashed the BBQ up few cold beers and bed, hard life but someone has to do it. :rollin :rollin :rollin
Nuthin, nil, nada, zero, kalass,--no goatwan--BMW :D
MOT passed yesterday, finally!
MOT passed yesterday, finally!
Well done mate - how much did you have to bribe them? :lol
At least you got away with it. Would have been a nice courtesy for them to leave a note with a contact no., but I guess that's people for you...
Exup stayed in Brighton so he could go to a club called The Blue Lagoon later...
Went out for a decent ride finally and thoroughly enjoyed it Got lost once and had a memory lapse on my way home trying to figure out where I was haha
Found a small road by accident with some lovely scenery and it was so quiet - no noise from roads or motorways etc
Jeez Mick, you could fall in that paint and drown!
Took a ride out to the Malvern Hills, about 140 miles covered in all. Some good views, in some places as far as what I took to be Brecon Beacons, but very few places to stop to take them in. Apart from a couple of fag breaks, hardly stopped at all. Crossing the Cotswolds on the way, a lot of wash-out (loose gravel washed from hills in recent rain), so some dodgy cornering, especially in tree shaded bits where it was hard to spot til last minute. But an enjoyable ride, done at a steady pace rather than balls-out! Did stop at British Camp for a coffee, but couldn't be arsed to climb hill to the fort! Took about 4 hours in all, which makes me think with an early start, Wales is now reachable for a day ride (occasionally).Get up to me sometime,Hereford, i will take you into Wales for a first trip.About 3 1/2 hours round trip for me.
Met mr steeeve66 just outside m25/a2 @ 9 and we went to margate and had some breccy by the sea. Then we just bombed it to brighton. Wicked day :-))
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Did u like the creativeness in that piccy. I'm very proud of that.
Cheers steve
Nearly ready for my annual run to Italy.
Dropped the oil on mine (motorex semi 10w/40 @£18 for 4L). Put the bagalux tank cover back on. went to halfords and bought some new pads (£5/pair for ferodo).
Nearly ready for my annual run to Italy.
Dropped the oil on mine (motorex semi 10w/40 @£18 for 4L). Put the bagalux tank cover back on. went to halfords and bought some new pads (£5/pair for ferodo).
Nearly ready for my annual run to Italy.
If any one needs a number for b and b just this side of Luzerne,Switzerland then i have a cracking place we found on our way back from Mugello.I think the town is called Goldau, near lake Zug.
i had a great ride yesterday down though ashford then hastings eastbourne and brighton and home :thumbup
topped up my scottoiler since I had let it totally run out :oThat's a pain. Did you re-prime it?
Then took the piss out of Exup's hair. :lol
Interesting new mullet he had - he went to High Beach, stood under a tree for too long. Apparently a squirrel took one look, keeled over and fell on his head. Always thought he was nuts...
Is it a bird?.....is it a plane?..... No... Its nick on his yellow fart :-)
Realised that the original disc bolts are made of cheese. :'(
Mickey
Hey Garyb, how did you find the weight reduction affected performance???, has it increased the mpg figures? :D
Also, would you like to purchase a full set of Blue silicone coolant hoses from me £150.
Also - what engines did you have in those sun loungers in the background :lol
Booked it in for next Weds to have this little glitch looked at, so hopefully it'll be sorted ready for Ivanising time. Went to Swindon for a bite and a cuppa, nearly home when I noticed my bike was nodding at everyone :eek Got home to find one of the main fairing bracket bolts had fallen out! So every time I hit a bump, the whole fairing literally nodded up and down! Fortunately there are two bolts, one above the other, so it was still firmly secured to the bike. Didn't have a suitable bolt in the garage, so went to the local stealers, who came up with what I needed. I think I'll have to go over all the chassis nuts and bolts to make sure there are no other little surprises like that waiting for me. :\
Booked it in for next Weds to have this little glitch looked at, so hopefully it'll be sorted ready for Ivanising time. Went to Swindon for a bite and a cuppa, nearly home when I noticed my bike was nodding at everyone :eek Got home to find one of the main fairing bracket bolts had fallen out! So every time I hit a bump, the whole fairing literally nodded up and down! Fortunately there are two bolts, one above the other, so it was still firmly secured to the bike. Didn't have a suitable bolt in the garage, so went to the local stealers, who came up with what I needed. I think I'll have to go over all the chassis nuts and bolts to make sure there are no other little surprises like that waiting for me. :\
Ya know, "Make sure your fairing won't fall off" is a Yamaha recommended pre-ride check!! :lol
Made it a bit lighter!
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put some foam under the black bits on the inner fairing to stop the worlds most annoying buzz at certain RPMs. quick ride out and all is well :)
Got measured up for a tow bar!
Yes, I am getting a trailer for it. :lol :lol :lol
Yes, I am getting a trailer for it.Quote
he pm'd me over it i ignored it as some stupid gay prank but seems he wants to do it so at least i was half right it's GAY
Got measured up for a tow bar!
Yes, I am getting a trailer for it. :lol :lol :lol
:eek This is a wind-up right? Tell me this is a wind-up!
2 wheels, steel body - pulled by 33hp? What exactly is it you need to put in a trailer? (if it's not a personal question of course). Have you really thought this thing through? I have moments of confusion in my life, but this....
Seen me heading for home with panniers?!? The bluddy bags are wider than my bars, and make it handle like a tractor!!Genuine question: Will the Longest/Widest (heaviest?) Trailer available to you ride any less like a tractor? I genuinely dont know - no experience of riding with a trailer in tow.
Seen me heading for home with panniers?!? The bluddy bags are wider than my bars, and make it handle like a tractor!!Genuine question: Will the Longest/Widest (heaviest?) Trailer available to you ride any less like a tractor? I genuinely dont know - no experience of riding with a trailer in tow.
kitted out the new bike r6 shock and trinketts
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Got a new house for it yesterday, a mate has finished with his 'bike home' and has donated it to me :-) one of them up & over thingies, it's great! Reckon there's space for me to sleep in there too ^-^
Got a new house for it yesterday, a mate has finished with his 'bike home' and has donated it to me :-) one of them up & over thingies, it's great! Reckon there's space for me to sleep in there too ^-^
Pics?
thats quality!
Ive never seen one of those before (lived a sheltered life,me :lol).
Got a new house for it yesterday, a mate has finished with his 'bike home' and has donated it to me :-) one of them up & over thingies, it's great! Reckon there's space for me to sleep in there too ^-^
Pics?
thats quality!
Ive never seen one of those before (lived a sheltered life,me :lol ).
No? They're brilliant, hankered after one for ages so I'm a lucky foccer!
Ebay they've got a good quality one for £125, I'll post the link if you like
thats quality!
Ive never seen one of those before (lived a sheltered life,me :lol ).
No? They're brilliant, hankered after one for ages so I'm a lucky foccer!
Ebay they've got a good quality one for £125, I'll post the link if you like
please mate aye, that looks ideal, much better than a normal cover.
thats quality!
Ive never seen one of those before (lived a sheltered life,me :lol ).
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No? They're brilliant, hankered after one for ages so I'm a lucky foccer!
Ebay they've got a good quality one for £125, I'll post the link if you like
please mate aye, that looks ideal, much better than a normal cover.
The one I saw a while ago isn't on there at mo but there's this one [url]http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=120942716372[/url] ([url]http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=120942716372[/url])
And a bit more pricey is [url]http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=310679302266[/url] ([url]http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=310679302266[/url])
Agreed these things are ace, i never knew they existed.
i shall call it the Wasp Nest since your bike looks like a wasp! :)
Got a new house for it yesterday, a mate has finished with his 'bike home' and has donated it to me :-) one of them up & over thingies, it's great! Reckon there's space for me to sleep in there too ^-^
Pics?
Here ya go :)
Got a new house for it yesterday, a mate has finished with his 'bike home' and has donated it to me :-) one of them up & over thingies, it's great! Reckon there's space for me to sleep in there too ^-^
Not sure with top box attached but certainly with the rack. I can have a try later if u like & see if it will?
changed the fork oil to 15w on my FZS600. The oil that came out of it was minging.
@Dazza Nice mate, fairly noticeable improvement then? Cheeky question - how much?
@Dazza Nice mate, fairly noticeable improvement then? Cheeky question - how much?
Totally transformed the bike, you notice it as soon as you take it off the main stand, feels much firmer with less sag. No more bouncing on uneven roads. High speed corners are a breeze, even the lumpy one near me. Gives you the confidence to edge your rear tyre and scrape your pegs on roundabouts. Bike feels more planted and more like a sports bike. I'm impressed. :) As for the price. you know what these cost new, over £1k, even second hand I've seen them make over £500. There's a ropey one on fleabay for £400. I paid £295 delivered...Bargain 8)
Hi Nick, I know where you're coming from, suspension settings can get a bit confusing for me too. The previous rider was the same weight as me and tbh it feels right so far. That just leaves the preload to play with so pretty basic. As for taking it to a specialist, there are some pretty knowledgeable foccer's on here so may be picking their brains in the future.
Went to try and sort out the suspension - got one damper rod loose then the others wouldn't budge. Then the bike decided to fall off the centre stand and trolley jack and fall over ... seriously considering just giving up and getting rid of it. I'm just sick and fed up of simple jobs becoming impossible because of some stupid paradoxical issue; aka you need to undo this bolt - that bolt won't undo - well you need to undo it - well it won't come undone and so on and on and on...
Went to try and sort out the suspension - got one damper rod loose then the others wouldn't budge. Then the bike decided to fall off the centre stand and trolley jack and fall over ... seriously considering just giving up and getting rid of it. I'm just sick and fed up of simple jobs becoming impossible because of some stupid paradoxical issue; aka you need to undo this bolt - that bolt won't undo - well you need to undo it - well it won't come undone and so on and on and on...
Went to try and sort out the suspension - got one damper rod loose then the others wouldn't budge. Then the bike decided to fall off the centre stand and trolley jack and fall over ... seriously considering just giving up and getting rid of it. I'm just sick and fed up of simple jobs becoming impossible because of some stupid paradoxical issue; aka you need to undo this bolt - that bolt won't undo - well you need to undo it - well it won't come undone and so on and on and on...
Maybe you need time to go off and think and do other things for a bit. Come back to the bike when you feel fresher about it. :)
No fettling - needs a gearbox change but I can't proceed with that if I don't have any transport
Bike is just being a pain in the ass and I'm fed up. Might just stick the old forks on it and see how it rides - probably not a good idea and I need to get it off of the floor first... not sure how the hell I'm going to manage that at current
I refitted the 600 shock and spring as could not get any clearance to the expansion bottle with the 1000 shock. I've ground the frame to get the eye to line up stripped both shocks to swap the springs and spent the last three nights in the garage and all I've achieved is lubricating the suspension pivots, it's now all back to standard. So either I'm to picky or I missed something. Answers on a postcard please...
Fed up Andy
I have just been for a spin on lovely dry roads to Gloucester and purchased an Action Cam3 720p and 16mb mini sd card HD from maplins .Blue bike + movie making = Blue Movie Productions. :b
So now look out , a movie i can make!!!! :lol
Had a brilliant rideout to Brackley with some Foccers. Nice getting to meet some new Foccers, and get to know others better!
I also now know I must never challenge Doddsie to a drinking game that involves beer. :eek :eek :lol :lol :lol
I have just been for a spin on lovely dry roads to Gloucester and purchased an Action Cam3 720p and 16mb mini sd card HD from maplins .Blue bike + movie making = Blue Movie Productions. :b
So now look out , a movie i can make!!!! :lol
Hey Jody, not seen you on here much but looks like you've been having plenty fun time without us..
i'm not confident about getting my knee down to be honest, when im approaching a corner i feel like i'll upset the bike too much by trying to shift my fat arse across the seat, any tips about the weight on the seat issue, how far before a corner do you shift across?
fras
Surely moving ones backside that far over isn't helping corner faster / improving balance?
it's harder to get much lower due to the low foot pegs on the Fazers...
Have you jacked the bike up with smaller dog bones?, gives a little extra ground clearance & tighter turning.
Also is that a Simmi end can?, looks like mine from what i can see.
Learnt how to get my knee down, so happy! :D
Learnt how to get my knee down, so happy! :D
You might not be so happy when you realise that, unless that's a private road, you've just left evidence of yourself engaged in Careless Riding (the wheelie) and your number plate so you can be traced... :stop
Learnt how to get my knee down, so happy! :D
You might not be so happy when you realise that, unless that's a private road, you've just left evidence of yourself engaged in Careless Riding (the wheelie) and your number plate so you can be traced... :stop
Learnt how to get my knee down, so happy! :D
You might not be so happy when you realise that, unless that's a private road, you've just left evidence of yourself engaged in Careless Riding (the wheelie) and your number plate so you can be traced... :stop
Ca;m down grandad !!!! :)
Got my tow hitch welded up and fitted!:eek
But they were worn to limits too, right? Not trying to teach granny what to do with her eggs, but you wouldn't replace them just cos they're glazed?
Got my tow hitch welded up and fitted!:eek
To the bike?
Got my tow hitch welded up and fitted!:eek
To the bike?
Yep. 8)
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Not a pi55 take but I wouldn't use that frame to pull skin off milk way to flimsy flat bar jeez box section min for torsional strengh let alone load
Is it still connected to the bike - yes - no further bracing required
*10 mins later*
Is it still connected to the bike - uhh... no... - much more bracing required... once I find it...
You didn't notice that verge creeping up on you... on a straight road... :evil :evil :evil
You didn't notice that verge creeping up on you... on a straight road... :evil :evil :evil
'Does your bike have a sidecar fitted?'
'Yes, but its fitted at the rear!'
Ooh, I may actually be on the road then so may well pop along to say hello
.....when I know what I'm doing! :)
I'm not allowed to say what I did with mine today!
It's sweet that you call it "she", but just make sure you wash off the carbon from that exhaust, it can cause a nasty rash!
It's sweet that you call it "she", but just make sure you wash off the carbon from that exhaust, it can cause a nasty rash!
Went on a ROSPA assessment ride, very good!
Yeah, Kent,turned up and did it this morning,.,, no fuss, did the assessment and now will be allocated an instructor to take me through.
First Sunday of every month, Mickeys Diner, no appointment necessary it seems
Note that the towbar survived unscathed...
Note that the towbar survived unscathed...
The road didn't. The towbar decided to play at being a plough! There's a nice gouge there now...
Note that the towbar survived unscathed...
The road didn't. The towbar decided to play at being a plough! There's a nice gouge there now...
well.....?!?
What happened then? are YOU injured?
Decided the weather was too good to sit here working, so I went for a run up the Morestead Road to Winchester and back along the A272 to Loomies to practice my right hand bends :)
Although, annoyingly, I got stuck behind traffic on the Esses and Cottage Corner (for those who know them) :(
smoke alarm warning me of its low battery:rollin :rollin :rollin
managed to get my oil and filter changed during a break in the weather there (even though i had to hammer a screwdriver through the old filter to get the bastid off!). just got my front braided lines to do in the morning now :)
I did actually :lol much handier having that nut on there. also followed the haynes book of lies and put the bike on the side stand instead of the centre stand as my instincts told me to. this meant the oil came straight out and ran down the sidestand onto my drive instead of into the catch pan as well, so I got to spend an hour cleaning my drive afterwards too. lucky me :rollin
I did actually :lol much handier having that nut on there. also followed the haynes book of lies and put the bike on the side stand instead of the centre stand as my instincts told me to. this meant the oil came straight out and ran down the sidestand onto my drive instead of into the catch pan as well, so I got to spend an hour cleaning my drive afterwards too. lucky me :rollin.....tip for you mick ;) ....next time you change your oil get a old washing up bowl and put your side stand in it ;) .....only wiping down you will have then is the sidestand!!!
Nice one Nick,,winter is coming
371 miles: from Carterton, Oxfordshire, to Chesterfield, loop (with nakedadder & andybesy - cheers fellas! :thumbup ) including Snake Pass, Cat & Fiddle (done it at last!), round by various very enjoyable roads to Matlock Bath, and home again. And discovered both up and back that A361 between Banbury & Daventry is a cracking little twisty road - pity the sun was in my eyes both god-damned directions!
There's a fat bloke with a silver helmet on who seems to be trying to find out where the road disappears to :lol
There's a fat bloke with a silver helmet on who seems to be trying to find out where the road disappears to :lol
Thought you'd got fed up with the Triumph and was going to walk the rest of the way - shoulda stuck with a Fazer! :lol
Hi Nick, loads of work , my wife has no bother finding me jobs to do around the house. Her version of DIY translates Destroy IT Yourself.Nice one Nick,,winter is coming
Hey Lew, any winter jobs down your way? :lol
371 miles: from Carterton, Oxfordshire, to Chesterfield, loop (with nakedadder & andybesy - cheers fellas! :thumbup ) including Snake Pass, Cat & Fiddle (done it at last!), round by various very enjoyable roads to Matlock Bath, and home again. And discovered both up and back that A361 between Banbury & Daventry is a cracking little twisty road - pity the sun was in my eyes both god-damned directions!
371 miles: from Carterton, Oxfordshire, to Chesterfield, loop (with nakedadder & andybesy - cheers fellas! :thumbup ) including Snake Pass, Cat & Fiddle (done it at last!), round by various very enjoyable roads to Matlock Bath, and home again. And discovered both up and back that A361 between Banbury & Daventry is a cracking little twisty road - pity the sun was in my eyes both god-damned directions!
How long did it take Nick
Hi Nick, loads of work , my wife has no bother finding me jobs to do around the house. Her version of DIY translates Destroy IT Yourself.Nice one Nick,,winter is coming
Hey Lew, any winter jobs down your way? :lol
Muggins here has to pick up the pieces. :'(
She has got cute to me now though she starts doing something and I will try and get a rise out of her!! usually I can through a hissy fit and say had enough I am away out on the bike, she hid my keys the other day :eek
Lew
Replaced my front Blue Spots with a set of 2003 R1 Gold Spots.
Will post a picture when I get to take it out of the garage, started raining as I was finishing up and did not get a chance to take it for a spin. They look good on the Fazer
The pistons are black and look like a teflon coating just like the Fazer 400 Brembos. They are supposed to be the best of the bunch before they changed to radial ones
A direct replacement, only extra was 4 copper washers for the banjo bolts on the calipers. They even take the same brake pads. The longest part of the job was bleeding the brakes afterwards
I got them on ebay from Germany for £120 incl postage. I was looking for about a month, but they seem come up regularly enough. They are from the 2002/2003 R1. There were plenty of them available in the US at the time.
Glasgow to Malaig and back, 340 miles.......the mighty Fazer Thou didn't miss a beat..... Brilliant day out, pissed down big style on the way back and glad I put Dunlop Roadsmarts on a few weeks ago, great grip in the wet
Glasgow to Malaig and back, 340 miles.......the mighty Fazer Thou didn't miss a beat..... Brilliant day out, pissed down big style on the way back and glad I put Dunlop Roadsmarts on a few weeks ago, great grip in the wet
Malaig road is the one with all the speed limit signs on the tight bends - dual carriageway? Foc me it was windy when I did that road! Good ride tho'.
that will be the A830.....rode it this summer from mallaig down to fort william...single carriageway with tight bends around the rock face.....dry day for me,fantastic road :)
Glasgow to Malaig and back, 340 miles.......the mighty Fazer Thou didn't miss a beat..... Brilliant day out, pissed down big style on the way back and glad I put Dunlop Roadsmarts on a few weeks ago, great grip in the wet
Malaig road is the one with all the speed limit signs on the tight bends - dual carriageway? Foc me it was windy when I did that road! Good ride tho'.
I think you remember wrong Nick as there are no dual carriage ways to Mallaig
Did a full service on my bike today ... Think it needed it just ticked over 40k . Starts and runs smoother now .Not suprising considering the condition of that old air cleaner :eek
I have a new air filter waiting to fit too. Do you have any tips from just doing this yourself
I have a new air filter waiting to fit too. Do you have any tips from just doing this yourselfGet something to plug the fuel pipe with otherwise residual will pour out over your bike after disconnecting.
up at 04:30 for the 7:30 ferry from cairnryan to belfast headed south through portaferry to newcastle, had a bite to eat, down to newry, back north to dundrod and back to belfast for the 19:30 ferry back to cairnryan and home to bed about 23:30, 270 dry miles, a good day out.Nice one, did you not fancy doing the NW200 circuit as well, the Cairnryan /Larne ferry I think is better as it gives you more time being the much shorter route. Were there many bikes about round Dundrod ? I love having a blast round there. It is a fantastic run down to Newcastle etc!
up at 04:30 for the 7:30 ferry from cairnryan to belfast headed south through portaferry to newcastle, had a bite to eat, down to newry, back north to dundrod and back to belfast for the 19:30 ferry back to cairnryan and home to bed about 23:30, 270 dry miles, a good day out.Nice one, did you not fancy doing the NW200 circuit as well, the Cairnryan /Larne ferry I think is better as it gives you more time being the much shorter route. Were there many bikes about round Dundrod ? I love having a blast round there. It is a fantastic run down to Newcastle etc!
I used to live not far from Dundrod and used to get up there often, used to sit at the Joey Dunlop stand and just listen to the silence, sounds daft I know. Would just shut my eyes and remember the great times I had at the Ulster over all the years. I can still see Joey &Robert on the podium along with other greats even before there time, Redman, Hailwood, Agostini. Daft I know
As going for a ride out tomorrow gave her a good wash and polish as one wants ones pride and joy to look there best :lolWell went for my planned ride today with a mate, he was on his 900 Hornet. All going well but had a moment when white van man decided to ignore the stop sign and was practically on top of me, managed to swing round him thankfully nothing coming the other way. We convinced to stop and although I do not speak much Spanish I think he got the gist of the conversation . Apart from that 180kms of sun and fun.
Fitted 2 new coils to a stuttering machine that is getting on my man boobies now. To say the coils did not solve the bucking bronco is an understatement. To be honest its the not knowing what is wrong with my pride and joy that is doing my one brain cell in.What exactly is the problem,/symptom?
Thing is how much money do I throw at the problem?
Any how the tank cover fits a treat but is no bloody good if the bike insists on throwing me from the saddle.
Daz
Fitted a Rentech luggage rack. What a ballache! but worth it now it's fitted.
Will attach photies tomorrow.
Shame I'm not going on the road trip now I have everything.
Hey Noggy, it's "what did you do with your Fazer today", not "How did you try to destroy your Fazer today" :lol:lol :rollin :lol
Got all 5's on my ROSPA training ride
Cleaned it within an inch of its life and tried to sell it.
+ 1 :eek Are you getting another one BBB or are you going in a different direction ? WE NEED ANSWERS DAMMIT !!!Cleaned it within an inch of its life and tried to sell it.
You tried to do what?!! :eek
Are you serious?!
+ 1 :eek Are you getting another one BBB or are you going in a different direction ? WE NEED ANSWERS DAMMIT !!!Cleaned it within an inch of its life and tried to sell it.
You tried to do what?!! :eek
Are you serious?!
+ 1 :eek Are you getting another one BBB or are you going in a different direction ? WE NEED ANSWERS DAMMIT !!!Cleaned it within an inch of its life and tried to sell it.
You tried to do what?!! :eek
Are you serious?!
Everything I own is for sale.....at the right price.
To be honest, I have a Fazer that is now perfect for me, has had a lot done to it and have literally spent thousands on this bike, and I don't really want to do or spend much more on it.........
Mercury Exhaust
New Dunlop Roadsmart tyres
New Gold DID chain & sprocket
Ivans Jet Kit, dyno'd at 135bhp at the back wheel
Nitron Sport rear shock
Race Tech front fork springs
Wheels powder coated gloss black
Renthal bars and grips
Matching belly pan
Crash bobins
Rear Hugger incorporating chain guard
Chrome yolk, bar ends and radiator cover
Clear indicator covers
Major Service, the big one, valve clearance and new shims, new oil and air filter, new dual spark spark plugs, new battery, brakes and linkages serviced, exup valve serviced, carbs balanced, new oil & brake fluids & coolants
I have really enjoyed the experience getting it to look, run and handle this way and now seriously thinking about doing it all over again.
First proper check ride after dark since buying this one. A great little ride on the A44 (some of it's just as good at this end slimwilly!), into Oxford, cup of coffee and home. It's been a lovely night for it, warm with just a light breeze, dry roads, little traffic, perfect. :)
Checked tyre pressures, gave her a sip of oil, lubed chain. Will pop out after dinner to fuel up, then check camping kit is all packed, all ready for another stab at Wales tomorrow!Enjoy and hope the weather holds fair. Back in the NW England next week sadly in the car. Spain is a great place to live BUT not the UK.
Oh, and booked for a new tyre to be fitted next Wednesday. Still rolling through summer! :D
Thanks Lew.Hope so, enjoy your trip.
It'll soon be that time of year when damp and cold start to take their toll on these old broken bones of mine, so I'm making the most of the current mild temperatures. Sometimes wish I could do a Barry Sheene and head for warmer climes, but I would miss the UK. I've become more familiar with our little island than many over the years, what with exploring it both on foot and by bike, and when the sun does come out, you can't beat it.
You never know, you might get lucky and see the sun while you're here! :)
Today I handed it in for a service and got a shiny new XJ6 Diversion as a courtesy bike. :DIs this XJ6 your preferred choice over the fazer then?
Today I handed it in for a service and got a shiny new XJ6 Diversion as a courtesy bike. :DIs this XJ6 your preferred choice over the fazer then?
Slightly off topic but stopped smoking,,,....what?..you or the bike? :D
You lazy dayoff gits,,i missed the fun too.
you did enjoy the twisty bits tho , i hope
You lazy dayoff gits,,i missed the fun too.
you did enjoy the twisty bits tho , i hope
Thanks to your previous pointer of where the b44358 Beulah to Newbridge on Wye is Bill we did that & it is prob the best little road ive ever been on, got it on HD camera too 8) , i need to wait til the woo goes to bed then im linking the camera to the tv for some viewing.
Nick's a nice chap,shame he's a Thou owner! ;) ,[size=78%]easy to ride with, he let me lead the way & i didnt fall off![/size]
[size=78%]You need some time off during the week the roads are so much quieter.theres still time left this year for a decent welsh group ride i reckon[/size] :)
But managed to put some miles on the bike which is nearly always a good thing. Got back yesterday with more new things that I suspect are wrong on the bike... brakes have gone from poor to half decent to juddery as fuck at the front and non-existent on the rear...Try new pads on the front, took my judder from awful to only just about noticible.
Travelled to Bristol from Chelmsford to get my damn passport (didn't trust the mail man) and ended up breaking down due to carb icing - bloody perfect conditions for it on the one night I needed to be clear...
But managed to put some miles on the bike which is nearly always a good thing. Got back yesterday with more new things that I suspect are wrong on the bike... brakes have gone from poor to half decent to juddery as fuck at the front and non-existent on the rear...
Today I handed it in for a service and got a shiny new XJ6 Diversion as a courtesy bike. :DIs this XJ6 your preferred choice over the fazer then?
Err...... Fuck no! :eek
Funny thing is it feels lighter than my Faze, but is noticeably slower, 18bhp down in fact.
Cleaned the engine in preparation for painting .Lots of photo's before and after please?
I got the girlfriend to ride pillion for the first time she was very nervous but we had a good ride out over to bacup and she didn't hate it didn't love it either but you gotta start somewhere:-))
I got the girlfriend to ride pillion for the first time she was very nervous but we had a good ride out over to bacup and she didn't hate it didn't love it either but you gotta start somewhere:-))
That's awesome mate! Thought I might have got mine out on the bike for the first time this year but never happened yet...
Keep taking it easy I'm sure she'll love it soon!
Chris
Cheers Chris will do, hope you get chance to tempt her to have a go before the weather turns to shitI got the girlfriend to ride pillion for the first time she was very nervous but we had a good ride out over to bacup and she didn't hate it didn't love it either but you gotta start somewhere:-))
That's awesome mate! Thought I might have got mine out on the bike for the first time this year but never happened yet...
Keep taking it easy I'm sure she'll love it soon!
Chris
Rode to high Wycombe to meet Paul and buy an exhaust for the fazer . Was a good run and did 140 miles at 52 mpg with the misses on the back . Got home and had to fit it asap .
Thanks again to red98 aka Paul .
The missus woke me up at 5 am, so hopped on my bike and headed to Whitstable in Kent, then headed back for a nice ride along the A28 then the A251 back to Faversham. Then proceeded to clean and polish followed by an oil change, then a second ride out for 30 miles or so. Really got the bug back again now - just in time for winter! ;)
The missus woke me up at 5 am, so hopped on my bike and headed to Whitstable in Kent, then headed back for a nice ride along the A28 then the A251 back to Faversham. Then proceeded to clean and polish followed by an oil change, then a second ride out for 30 miles or so. Really got the bug back again now - just in time for winter! ;)Mate--- perfect day and a very nice picture that sums up your day i think
Had a nice hour or so out, testing different camera positions on the bike of the bike, you know :(
In lovely sunshine,just as promised a few weeks ago by the metchannel,,about time someone got it correct.
Box full of loveliness arrived today :DInteresting that Hypro recommend 10w fork oil with their springs and Hagon recommend 7.5w fork oil with their springs.
Box full of loveliness arrived today :DInteresting that Hypro recommend 10w fork oil with their springs and Hagon recommend 7.5w fork oil with their springs.
Is the rear shock a standard over the counter item or customized to your weight?
Washed all the muck of 1200 miles in Wales and playing around between Oxford and Chippenham off. Rode to Cirencester on a nearly bald rear tyre, front not much better, in showers, wet & greasy roads. £236 and 2 new PR2s later, rode back again, roads still a bit slippy, and now got to wash it again. :rolleyes
One of my least favourite conditions today - don't you just hate that fine spray from all the oncoming traffic, mixed with splatted flies on the visor, so you can't wipe the spray off or you'll just smear all the flies...
And somebody tell me, why is it that as soon as you do clean your visor, the biggest, juiciest fly heads directly for it, splat! right in your line of vision?!
Do you ever use it in the rain? :)
Stripped down the entire front end ready to try and knock the head bearing races out when time and patience allows :P
Ran out of sun-light and dry-ness today... aka it decided to throw it down and I got soaked trying to rescue my tools :(
Stripped down the entire front end ready to try and knock the head bearing races out when time and patience allows :P
Ran out of sun-light and dry-ness today... aka it decided to throw it down and I got soaked trying to rescue my tools :(
The missus woke me up at 5 am, so hopped on my bike and headed to Whitstable in Kent, then headed back for a nice ride along the A28 then the A251 back to Faversham. Then proceeded to clean and polish followed by an oil change, then a second ride out for 30 miles or so. Really got the bug back again now - just in time for winter! ;)
Got bored so had a few beers and took all the allen bolts out of the filler cap and cleaned them!! :)
Got bored so had a few beers and took all the allen bolts out of the filler cap and cleaned them!! :)
:eek Are you expecting the RSM to come round with the ol' white gloves?!
"Private Doddsie, there was a speck of dust under the key cap, that's your weekend pass cancelled!" :lol
Got bored so had a few beers and took all the allen bolts out of the filler cap and cleaned them!! :)
:eek Are you expecting the RSM to come round with the ol' white gloves?!
"Private Doddsie, there was a speck of dust under the key cap, that's your weekend pass cancelled!" :lol
:rollin
Doddsie on show parade with bike & garage outside the guard room at 1900hrs!!! :)
Decided to polish my wheels. BECAUSE I CAN ;)
Took the battery out of my newly bought 99 model to charge it. I did this because I didn't realise the importance of the 'P' setting on the ignition and consequently drained the battery flat! Welcome to the world of Fazer ownership, I thought to myself. :o
Do you have those days when you regret doing anything?
Over the last few weeks I've painted my wheels and discovered the front wheel bearings were foc'd. All replaced.Took off the swinging arm to check all the bearings and regreased them prior to the winter, all ok.Plus I fitted a ShockTube to the rear shock. I Changed the rear brake line to Goodridge, what a Bastid to bleed, regretted doing that as the old one was perfect, only did it as I'd already done the fronts. It took ages to sort but all done now. And today I decided to change the oil and filter. I always buy a K + N because of the nut on the front to ease removal. This promptly rounded off and I had to resort to ramming a screw driver though the filter, it still would not turn bending my screw driver. I always use a torque wrench so Gawd knows how it got so tight, luckily my neighbour had a grip wrench and that did the job. Working nights tonight so thought I might have had to sit in traffic with the lemmings but now it's all sorted I'm a happy bunny.
Mickey
Explored some more Cotswolds roads today, found some nice ones. Windy on top of the hills tho. And actually had it almost flat out in top today too - I'm not telling you where (think I took a wrong turn and wound up on a German autobahn - or was it my mates private drag strip? ;) :lol ) Not something I plan on doing often!
I thought it was more like 6 in the evening? :lol
Today i took the little metal shard out of my new rear tyre and HISSSSSSSSSSS, so wheel off tonight and drop it in tomorrow for a fix
Picked up the noggyfighter...complete with Cristo's now shiny downpipes...& correctly flashing indicators...& new front mudguard
still a couple finishing touches to do during the winter & next year i'll look at getting a decent looking fairing on.
Downpipes are really nice, i cant notice any difference in performance, thought they'd just look nice which they do but im surprised at the nice raspy growl they produce. :)
I reckon a little clean & a couple bits of paint and it's ready for a new piccie :photo
Picked up the noggyfighter...complete with Cristo's now shiny downpipes...& correctly flashing indicators...& new front mudguard
still a couple finishing touches to do during the winter & next year i'll look at getting a decent looking fairing on.
Downpipes are really nice, i cant notice any difference in performance, thought they'd just look nice which they do but im surprised at the nice raspy growl they produce. :)
fairing wise i'd love to bastardise a fazer fairing to somehow slot it over the little single headlight and cut off the ears a little bit so i can still have handlebar mirrors & maybe cut out the join between the 2 headlight holes.. i mean i could just go original but i refuse to pay money for another headlight unit for the fazer which is universally known as being shite.& the main thing is that i want to keep the front bracket for the clocks to mount to.
decisions decisions!!!
Picked up ,my puncture repaired rear wheel,,£39.60 ,plugged and balanced :eek
Bought it ^^
Picked up ,my puncture repaired rear wheel,,£39.60 ,plugged and balanced :eekWTF, tell us the name of the shop where you had it repaired and we won't go there. That is an absolute rip off.
Why not just a mushroom repair kit and do it yourself , £39.00 for repair and re-balance, unless it was a brand new tyre?Picked up ,my puncture repaired rear wheel,,£39.60 ,plugged and balanced :eekWTF, tell us the name of the shop where you had it repaired and we won't go there. That is an absolute rip off.
I had mine repaired with a mushroom patch 3 weeks ago for €10
Thank you nick for convincing me? :P
I'll post up more, including piccies once I take delivery :)
Thank you nick for convincing me? :P
I'll post up more, including piccies once I take delivery :)
Thank you nick for convincing me? :PCome on spill what have you bought.......it wouldn't be a dark silver/grey colour would it?
I'll post up more, including piccies once I take delivery :)
Should hopefully be collecting within a week :)
Its the Gun Metal grey, so kinda close to silver - but better ;)
Thank you nick for convincing me? :PCome on spill what have you bought.......it wouldn't be a dark silver/grey colour would it?
I'll post up more, including piccies once I take delivery :)
Should hopefully be collecting within a week :)
Its the Gun Metal grey, so kinda close to silver - but better ;)
Where is it at?
far?
Aftermath of a Sorry mate I didn't see you.
On the way to work yesterday morning, I doing about 30 to 40 Kph around 20-25 Mph when I see this fellow in a black BMW stopped at the yield sign next thing I know he pulls out into my path, braking as hard as possible, I go for the gap which kept getting smaller, I headed for the ditch to avoid him and eventually had to bail out. :'(
He stops, while I pick my self up and he "I didn't see you", Now the exchange I said "If you looked you would have seen me", and he replies "but there is dip you can't see and you must have been in the dip" So I says "if I saw you and tried to stop if you looked you would have seen me" but not his fault. I called the cops they listen to both sides and he admits to them he did not see me. :eek
He argues with the cops and the lady cop points out the yield sign and told him that when the insurance company ring them she will be telling them that he pulled out from a side road with a yield sign when it wasn't safe to do so end of story and he still argures that it was not his fault. :eek He then tells the cops that if he had pulled out in front of me I would have run into the side of him. She then tells him that from the marks on the road and grass that I took avoiding action to prevent a crash to my own detriment :wall
I'm here listening in disbelief. :'(
Brought it home today ^^
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welded up my spare set of 600 downpipes .show us your handywork
Went to HTB .
Changed oil, filter and plugs, then sat down with a beer or two and took out all the engine bolts one by one and cleaned them!! :DHoly sh1t i thought mine was clean ( I give in)
stopped raining briefly in bristol so got her out for a quick photo
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I got a licence for it :D Mod 2 with zero faults. Should be insured in the next half hour. Its bound to piss down with rain just after that.Well done, get out quickly then before it rains and if it does we all know who to blame..:(
I got a licence for it :D Mod 2 with zero faults. Should be insured in the next half hour. Its bound to piss down with rain just after that.
Spark plugs I mean. Grrr can't edit with tapatalk.
Taxed it online (first time - they're dragging me into the modern age, lol).Next thing you know you will be writing on motorcycle forums and using a smart phone :lol
Now just need some nice winter days....
fazer 4.... accelerates much better now...? no no fella... thats a BIG contradiction.... 400 and accelerate dont belong in the same sentence....especially if it's yellow (fart) silver/red (grandad) gunmetal (dont foccin ask) or black. it has to be a blue 6 or 1 for u to be able to truly post with utmost confidence :DYou have got it all wrong, it is the fastest of all colours Yamaha Racing; Red, Black, White, :) which means acceleration is in the M1 league. :eek The M1 in blue is the slowest, as is the blue R1, blue fazer 1000 and blue fazer 600. :rollin They even look slow in blue :eek
Fitted lever protectors on to stop my Oxford Muffs pushing against the levers. Seems to work. Also had new gold DID chain fitted. The last chain lasted a proxy 4500 miles. Expecting at least 12k from this chain.4500miles expensive business these chains
Fit a scottoiler, it'll last at least twice as long next time.Fitted lever protectors on to stop my Oxford Muffs pushing against the levers. Seems to work. Also had new gold DID chain fitted. The last chain lasted a proxy 4500 miles. Expecting at least 12k from this chain.4500miles expensive business these chains
Fitted lever protectors on to stop my Oxford Muffs pushing against the levers. Seems to work. Also had new gold DID chain fitted. The last chain lasted a proxy 4500 miles. Expecting at least 12k from this chain.4500 miles :eek Fit a Scottoiler... my DID VX chain done almost 16k so far and been adjusted 3 times (two of those was when the wheel was out for a tyre) since. I did fit a new sprocket a couple of weeks ago (at 15k), but at £8/each that's not a big deal.
Fitted lever protectors on to stop my Oxford Muffs pushing against the levers. Seems to work. Also had new gold DID chain fitted. The last chain lasted a proxy 4500 miles. Expecting at least 12k from this chain.4500 miles :eek Fit a Scottoiler... my DID VX chain done almost 16k so far and been adjusted 3 times (two of those was when the wheel was out for a tyre) since. I did fit a new sprocket a couple of weeks ago (at 15k), but at £8/each that's not a big deal.
4.5K!!
Lubricate your chain man!
You should see at least 30k from a chain...
Today some goddamn freak pierced my front tyre. :(((( All daily plans go to hell... :(((((
Refitted the exhaust ( anyone know what the correct torque is for the header nuts ) , and reconnected the EXUP cables which I labelled T & B , i'm getting forgetfull in my old age .
Also pulled the leads off the plugs and labelled them NO,NI,OI,OO .
Cleaned fitted black frame covers,put bike on charge and on paddock stand see her next year!!
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Went into the garage, switched on the light revved up the throttle grip without starting the engine, gave the seat a rub, switched off the light and closed the door and went back into the house.Oh good, I'm not the only one then :thumbup
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Went into the garage, switched on the light revved up the throttle grip without starting the engine, gave the seat a rub, switched off the light and closed the door and went back into the house.You forgot to say "gave the engine a sniff"------------------------------ or is that just me
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something seems strange about your garage :lol
You forgot to say "gave the engine a sniff"------------------------------ or is that just me
mine is a crappy fake carbon one it was on the bike when bought will get round to replacing it eventually.
I checked the links (thanks) and all of em incorporate a chain guard. I been lookin ever since I bought the bike and havn't been able to find a hugger without the guard.
mine is a crappy fake carbon one it was on the bike when bought will get round to replacing it eventually.
So did mine so I painted it to match the bike.
Fitted new Conti Road Attacks. Feels weird as front seemed heavy checked the tyre pressures with my own gauge 32 front and 39 rear.well got out for a good run today took it steady for the first 50 miles as the bike did feel completely different than when on the BT020's Slowly gained confidence and started flicking the bike around. Covered 120 miles and well what a difference just did not want to go home fun day. All set for the run up to Valencia moto gp this weekend.
Now 36 &42 will see what happens tomorrow blowing a gale today so went and had a few beers. :lol
I checked the links (thanks) and all of em incorporate a chain guard. I been lookin ever since I bought the bike and havn't been able to find a hugger without the guard.
Buy one and cut the guard part off, then put ya metal work skills to use and make a bracket up :rolleyes
I checked the links (thanks) and all of em incorporate a chain guard. I been lookin ever since I bought the bike and havn't been able to find a hugger without the guard.
Buy one and cut the guard part off, then put ya metal work skills to use and make a bracket up :rolleyes
Cut the guard part off? Metal work skills? Knock up a bracket? Whack it all on???......u callin me a pikey? :)
Went to work on it and got it wet eek on the way home. Had to spend half an hour drying it off before I put it to bed.
Rode to Devon along the A303 last night in the rain, spent some time cleaning it today with my old man's limited collection of cleaning bits and bobs.Boy racer are there for your enjoyment when you leaving them for dead. :lol
PS: every time I go on the A303 I have some sort of 'run-in' with a boy racer or twat executive type in a BMW/Audi/VW. Last night it was a boy racer in Seat.
passed mot :D .....spent some time with local IAM on way home........slow riding between bollards :rolleyes....sounds like a load a bollards to me matey?.. :rolleyes ....oh soz?....red bike slow actions! yes you are right!!
Fixed the stuttering :faz :sex :smokin
Put it back together minus AIS , thanks to all the good advice on here , new plugs fitted , new coolant , new tank cover (supplied by Devilsyam Luke top bloke ), started it up to let it warm up , check for leaks and took it out for a 60mile first ride since HTB as the roads were dry , no new vibrations , no missing , very responsive , so I think I haven't focced it up , Removed battery when I got back .What paint did you use?
Fixed the stuttering :faz :sex :smokin
your reward awaits
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Does that bike ever get ridden doddsie? Looks immaculate!
Does that bike ever get ridden doddsie? Looks immaculate!
Yep, had a good 80 mile blast on it today, well, good 70, last 10 were bloody cold!!
Simoniz aluminium engine enamel , can withstand temperatures of 800cPut it back together minus AIS , thanks to all the good advice on here , new plugs fitted , new coolant , new tank cover (supplied by Devilsyam Luke top bloke ), started it up to let it warm up , check for leaks and took it out for a 60mile first ride since HTB as the roads were dry , no new vibrations , no missing , very responsive , so I think I haven't focced it up , Removed battery when I got back .What paint did you use?
Went to the Valencia moto gp, great atmosphere, 100,000+ Spaniards in full voice, racing like watching paint dry, it looks much better on TV. Would rather been at a local Irish road race much more fun from a spectators point of view as in metres away from the action, not lioke the 100 metres we were today and we had decent seats.
Lew
Much better viewed on the TV but it was a great atmosphere.Went to the Valencia moto gp, great atmosphere, 100,000+ Spaniards in full voice, racing like watching paint dry, it looks much better on TV. Would rather been at a local Irish road race much more fun from a spectators point of view as in metres away from the action, not lioke the 100 metres we were today and we had decent seats.
Lew
What a race, eh? :eek
Simoniz aluminium engine enamel , can withstand temperatures of 800cPut it back together minus AIS , thanks to all the good advice on here , new plugs fitted , new coolant , new tank cover (supplied by Devilsyam Luke top bloke ), started it up to let it warm up , check for leaks and took it out for a 60mile first ride since HTB as the roads were dry , no new vibrations , no missing , very responsive , so I think I haven't focced it up , Removed battery when I got back .What paint did you use?
Got a fazer 600 as a lodger for 6month in my garage (farjo's)What bits are you selling off it? :rollin :rollin :rollin
Been feeling lousy for the last 2 days with a cold, but wanted to get out on the bike today. I noticed that every time I went outside for a few minutes in the fresh air, I felt better. Ummed and aahd about it all morning, then thought sod it, I'm taking the bike out. Felt great the whole time I was riding. The minute I came back in, felt lousy again - I think I need an intravenous riding set up... :lolI think your addicted like I am, need an adrenlin fix every now and then. Rode to work the long way this morning, my excuse; there is less traffic, but in reality I just need the buzz. :)
Stared at some pictures of it as withdrawal is setting in quite a lot now that its been 2 weeks since I last saw it... staying away from home has its disadvantages :(
Passed my Rospa advanced riding test yesterday
Passed my Rospa advanced riding test yesterday
Passed my Rospa advanced riding test yesterday
Bought the Fazer ZX4! New bike, excited times etc. :DYou might be banned from the site for trying to impersonate a Foccer :hijack
Bought the Fazer ZX4! New bike, excited times etc. :DYou might be banned from the site for trying to impersonate a Foccer :hijack
Dropped it! :'(
Thankfully I fitted the engine bars just last week. So no real damage. 8)
Rospa was interesting, missed out on a gold, just,,,
I filtered to the front of a set of lights in front of a white van in a 30 section and the examiner said I could have put my self at risk if the van decided to race me, he siad he's seen it bofore and also braking down from a 70 to a 30 instead of using the engine. This contradicted what an IAM guy told me to do on an IDCAM a year ago so a bit annoyed at that.
Other than that, it was pretty relaxed really.
Rospa was interesting, missed out on a gold, just,,,
I filtered to the front of a set of lights in front of a white van in a 30 section and the examiner said I could have put my self at risk if the van decided to race me, he siad he's seen it bofore and also braking down from a 70 to a 30 instead of using the engine. This contradicted what an IAM guy told me to do on an IDCAM a year ago so a bit annoyed at that.
Other than that, it was pretty relaxed really.
I did some driver training years ago & the one thing that i remember is that they did not condone slowing down using the gearbox, all on the brakes til the last minute, looking looking looking braking braking braking, see the gap, off the brakes, select the correct gear & then complete the move.
I remember the instructor saying "whats more expensive"" a new gearbox or some new brake pads"
So sounds a contradiction to be punished for not using the gearbox really i agree.
Foccin instructor! :evil
Old school car talk which does not work with bikes :rolleyes , one simple reason is because it takes longer to go down through the box when stopped on a bike than a car. The same which now applies to the sequentil gearbox in cars.Rospa was interesting, missed out on a gold, just,,,
I filtered to the front of a set of lights in front of a white van in a 30 section and the examiner said I could have put my self at risk if the van decided to race me, he siad he's seen it bofore and also braking down from a 70 to a 30 instead of using the engine. This contradicted what an IAM guy told me to do on an IDCAM a year ago so a bit annoyed at that.
Other than that, it was pretty relaxed really.
I did some driver training years ago & the one thing that i remember is that they did not condone slowing down using the gearbox, all on the brakes til the last minute, looking looking looking braking braking braking, see the gap, off the brakes, select the correct gear & then complete the move.
I remember the instructor saying "whats more expensive"" a new gearbox or some new brake pads"
So sounds a contradiction to be punished for not using the gearbox really i agree.
Foccin instructor! :evil
IAM - "gears are for going brakes are for slowing" simples
Dropped it! :'(
Thankfully I fitted the engine bars just last week. So no real damage. 8)
phew!!
can i ask where you got the engine bars from? only place i can find em is on the wemoto site.think its a good idea to fit them as im planning to ride over the winter
oh,and i ordered a Beowulf carbon fibre sleeved exhaust with baffles that you take out on 'track day's' :evil
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Dropping gears as you slow also maintains stability and means you are in the correct gear when you go to take off again, same applies to cornering.
If you follow a good rider through the bends on the road they never use their brakes unless they have to. :)
Hey glad that you got them ok. And glad they did the job already, (not glad you droped it ) but at least you did it the right way around cause I got mine because i droped it about 10 years ago now.
On the engine braking thing ---doesn't anyone "blip the throttle while you are changing down when the clutch is in as that adds speed to the engine and reduces the braking a little and makes the whole thing of changing down a lot smother and means somtimes you dont even have to use the brakes
I think that is the bit that nay-sayers about engine braking are missing as -yes without the tecnique engine braking can be quite severe and can even lead to a skid.On the engine braking thing ---doesn't anyone "blip the throttle while you are changing down when the clutch is in as that adds speed to the engine and reduces the braking a little and makes the whole thing of changing down a lot smother and means somtimes you dont even have to use the brakes
Yeah, been doing that all my riding career so I don't really think about it now - I just do it. Just feels right.
"blip" the throttle coming down the box -in fact with practice & 2 finger braking you can declutch, change gear &, if needed apply front brake simultaneouslyThats it - thats exactly what I do, and most of the time although I cover with more fingers I only use one to brake in those situ's
Rospa was interesting, missed out on a gold, just,,,
I filtered to the front of a set of lights in front of a white van in a 30 section and the examiner said I could have put my self at risk if the van decided to race me, he siad he's seen it bofore and also braking down from a 70 to a 30 instead of using the engine. This contradicted what an IAM guy told me to do on an IDCAM a year ago so a bit annoyed at that.
Other than that, it was pretty relaxed really.
I did some driver training years ago & the one thing that i remember is that they did not condone slowing down using the gearbox, all on the brakes til the last minute, looking looking looking braking braking braking, see the gap, off the brakes, select the correct gear & then complete the move.
I remember the instructor saying "whats more expensive"" a new gearbox or some new brake pads"
So sounds a contradiction to be punished for not using the gearbox really i agree.
Foccin instructor! :evil
IAM - "gears are for going brakes are for slowing" simples
Old school car talk which does not work with bikes :rolleyes , one simple reason is because it takes longer to go down through the box when stopped on a bike than a car. The same which now applies to the sequentil gearbox in cars.
Dropping gears as you slow also maintains stability and means you are in the correct gear when you go to take off again, same applies to cornering.
If you follow a good rider through the bends on the road they never use their brakes unless they have to. :)
fitted a carbon can
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Well that vid was BORING I thought somthing was going to happen at any moment------I just wasted 10mins of my lifeI know I've pulled so much hair out I thought I'd share the experience in it's entirety. Did ya like the exciting bit though where he pulls clutch and brake lever in together aong with rear brake
THANKS
Well that vid was BORING I thought somthing was going to happen at any moment------I just wasted 10mins of my lifeI know I've pulled so much hair out I thought I'd share the experience in it's entirety. Did ya like the exciting bit though where he pulls clutch and brake lever in together aong with rear brake
THANKS
love it does it come on hats....missis did once when she sat on me open faced helmet" :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :b
On the engine braking thing ---doesn't anyone "blip the throttle while you are changing down when the clutch is in as that adds speed to the engine and reduces the braking a little and makes the whole thing of changing down a lot smother and means somtimes you dont even have to use the brakesBliping the throttle is vital to smooth gear changes, and like Nick Crisp have being doing it all my riding career and was one of the things I have always taught beginners, unless of course you have all the MotoGP electronics and seamless boxes. :)
The title says "Fazer" no ZX4 :lol
Imposter :2guns
Lookin for a piccy of ur bike but can't find. Did u post up?
Is that the best bike you could get hold of with your insurance issue?
And what you paying?
Meanwhile I fitted a gorgeous set of lower fairing panels, and by 'gorgeous' I mean a plastic sign I found in a skip cut up and using metal brackets from the hardware store bolted on to the radiator and crash bungs!
Is that the best bike you could get hold of with your insurance issue?
And what you paying?
Meanwhile I fitted a gorgeous set of lower fairing panels, and by 'gorgeous' I mean a plastic sign I found in a skip cut up and using metal brackets from the hardware store bolted on to the radiator and crash bungs!
Is that the best bike you could get hold of with your insurance issue?
And what you paying?
Meanwhile I fitted a gorgeous set of lower fairing panels, and by 'gorgeous' I mean a plastic sign I found in a skip cut up and using metal brackets from the hardware store bolted on to the radiator and crash bungs!
Embrace the beauty
Not as professional as the cutdown cub fairings I had on the T.Cat but for less than a fiver it'll do me for winter!
And this is what I get up to with 5 minutes spare time and a glue gun-
Rospa was interesting, missed out on a gold, just,,,
I filtered to the front of a set of lights in front of a white van in a 30 section and the examiner said I could have put my self at risk if the van decided to race me, he siad he's seen it bofore
and also braking down from a 70 to a 30 instead of using the engine. This contradicted what an IAM guy told me to do on an IDCAM a year ago so a bit annoyed at that.
claeaned em 2 of 3 then it rained so number three stayed dirty
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garage clear up for me....think ive found room for one more bike ;)
Kind of makes it looks like a face?...
On the engine braking thing ---doesn't anyone "blip the throttle while you are changing down when the clutch is in as that adds speed to the engine and reduces the braking a little and makes the whole thing of changing down a lot smother and means somtimes you dont even have to use the brakesBliping the throttle is vital to smooth gear changes, and like Nick Crisp have being doing it all my riding career and was one of the things I have always taught beginners, unless of course you have all the MotoGP electronics and seamless boxes. :)
I have met quite a few in recent years who have complained of not being able to down change smoothly and discussing it over a few beers realised they did not blip the throttle and had never even heard of it. The instructors they had did not teach it after trying it they do not understand why the instructors did not teach it. :rolleyes
Doddsie, if blipping the throttle is not making your gear changes smoother it may be that you are over doing it. :)
As you say Midden, emergency braking is different, mostly because you may not have the time to drop down the box.
Idon't think its a good idea to be telling (not as experienced ) riders 500revs / 1000revs as on top of everything else they are going to be looking down at the counter, and after all they are changing down to turn? enter a roundabout?. Just "blip" the throttle is all they need to know and practice will perfect how much is needed in all instances
Idon't think its a good idea to be telling (not as experienced ) riders 500revs / 1000revs as on top of everything else they are going to be looking down at the counter, and after all they are changing down to turn? enter a roundabout?. Just "blip" the throttle is all they need to know and practice will perfect how much is needed in all instancesI think you missed the point, the 500/1000revs were an example of how little you need to twist the throttle to get the desired effect. :)
Idon't think its a good idea to be telling (not as experienced ) riders 500revs / 1000revs as on top of everything else they are going to be looking down at the counter, and after all they are changing down to turn? enter a roundabout?. Just "blip" the throttle is all they need to know and practice will perfect how much is needed in all instancesI think you missed the point, the 500/1000revs were an example of how little you need to twist the throttle to get the desired effect. :)
Had a great ride up the A44 to Pembridge (just west of Leominster) to get a few snaps for sketching inspiration.Love the pictures as they remind me of the two years I lived in Leiston, Suffock. I still have my British beer can collection (empty of course) packed away in the garage. Great times.
Happy :)
What the heck are you doing buying cucumbers in november for !!!!!!!
Is that a cucumber under your seat or are you pleased to see me ?
What the heck are you doing buying a salad in November.What the heck are you doing buying cucumbers in november for !!!!!!!.... I wanted a salad ...
Ok this is true, it was easier than the full explanation of "I'm a fat bastard and trying to loose weight so eating salady things as a snack instead of everything else that is apparently fully of calories" - its a stop gap measure until I start keto again after Christmas :P
I am not hijacking anything! :P
Ooohh I like that *steals*
Yup, ketogenic diet - lost 5 stone last year on it across 6 months but need to get a bit more off ;)
There are plenty of health benefits, several I can testify to - I felt more energetic and less tired / lethargic plus its easier to think and concentrate for extended periods. The downside is that you have to go through "keto flu" first (about a week) whilst your body adapts and you generally feel the opposite :\
Lots of information here; [url]http://www.reddit.com/r/keto[/url] ([url]http://www.reddit.com/r/keto[/url]) and much more on the web.
Anyways, if you have any questions, feel free to PM me so that I don't resurrect my Pirate career with another hijacking ;) :hijack
Cheers Deadeye!....you may regret saying i could pm you though he he!......time to become skinny foccers & improve our power to weight ratios!!! :thumbup
just recieved my double bubble screen from M&P in swansea and they've forgotton to put the yoke protector in with it that i ordered and have been billed for!! another bloody phone call to make tomorrow
went to get the piccie for the picture challenge and stopped at the ace for a steeming mug of antifreeze.......mmmmmmmmmmmmm.......not many there :\
Another fun ride along the A44 - just popped along to Crossgates café and back. Started with the Charlbury TT, taking it nice and easy as there was a lot of farm muck about, still some patches of frost here and there. There's something inordinately satisfying about riding smoothly and carefully yet still managing to get a good pace on. One of those days when I just seemed to spot all the hazards in plenty of time to take avoiding action without upsetting the pace. And hazards there were! Who needs a shotgun for pheasants slimwilly?! You could have scraped several up off the road today on my route, including having to duck (duck a pheasant? Or pheasant a duck? :lol ) one low flying fella, dodging another that had clearly just been clipped by a car - spinning around on it's back in the middle of the lane. Oh, and a huge pile of manure slap-bang in the middle of the road at one point! About 250 miles all in. :)
ooh do tell, which ones, have you got pictures?
I want some just for winter to keep the wind chill off my pinkies.
that's a relief...I thought you had collected three rad guards and somehow fixed them all to your bike!
Not today, but yesterday went to [url]http://www.shinybikesyndrome.co.uk/[/url] ([url]http://www.shinybikesyndrome.co.uk/[/url]) to get my bike cleaned and ACF 50 treated by Nooj. Beautiful job and well worth the £50 it cost :thumbup
After reading about the marvels of peanut butter....... I gave it a whirl! I washed both sides in my usual wash mcguires gold class.
But yeah looks like I might do them properly with it!
Gratz on losing the L plates ebme, about foccing time :lol .
I washed Florence today and give her Bert a rinse too, her indoors wasn't too happy that I'd muckyed the wee thing whilst using it for commuting.
Gave both the WD40 all over and ACF50 where needed treatment.
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Gratz on losing the L plates ebme, about foccing time :lol .
I washed Florence today and give her Bert a rinse too, her indoors wasn't too happy that I'd muckyed the wee thing whilst using it for commuting.
Gave both the WD40 all over and ACF50 where needed treatment.
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i do like it
but shame its not the faster black colour ;) :D :(
Thus coming from a volvo driver, to whom, anything is fast, even the slow chineese built black ones :rollin :rollin :rollin !!!
Her indoors also says the black ones are shite :D
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Two very clean slow lookin bikes there. It seems to me the 125 has been ridden by a far more experienced rider :-)
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Two very clean slow lookin bikes there. It seems to me the 125 has been ridden by a far more experienced rider :-)
Obviously exup hasnt noticed theres a wee shiny "silver" grille going on in this pic.......fuck those grills are fast & especially if theyve even looked at a Silver bike before! 8)
Hey Graham, any photo's of your bike? I have a rough idea what it's like before the clean. I'm thinking of getting mine done too?
Hey, got rid of these things :D , about time at my age (had a bit of a chequered past with licences :o )
Thrashed the living bejesus out of it. My wife keeps telling me to stop the inane giggling.
Thrashed the living bejesus out of it. My wife keeps telling me to stop the inane giggling.
That's what we like to hear! On the way back from Loomies, or down the M3? ;)
Perhaps you could give it buff with a slice of wholemeal :)
After reading about the marvels of peanut butter....... I gave it a whirl! I washed both sides in my usual wash mcguires gold class.
But yeah looks like I might do them properly with it!
I used some peanut butter on a faded top box recently and it turned out great initially, but after a week or two the faded look came back.
I brushed it with piccalilli:rollin :rollin :rollin Oh you are saucy.
At a steady 55mph on the M6 I considered that it may have been a mistake to ride the Fazer to work today.
The lorry getting blown into my lane proved it was definitely a mistake to ride the Fazer to work today.
At a steady 55mph on the M6 I considered that it may have been a mistake to ride the Fazer to work today.
The lorry getting blown into my lane proved it was definitely a mistake to ride the Fazer to work today.
No contact, I hope?
Washed the old girl. For a 10 year old bike, with 30k on the clock, I must say she's doing pretty damn well!
Gonna miss how bloody practical she is as well when I come to selling her in a few weeks!
What did I do with my Fazer today? Well I guess it was only a matter of time. :thumbdown
For the first time in months I went out for a ride just for the hell of it, I was out for 5 minutes, lost the grip on the front end going round a mini roundabout and kissed a BMW. Luckily, hitting it kept me upright, but I took a chunk out of his back wheel and we swapped paint.
Pisser was breaking my big toe in the process, but at least my left leg protected the bike. :\
Ouch. :oops
What do the FZS Sixes have against German cars?!? :eek
What did I do with my Fazer today? Well I guess it was only a matter of time. :thumbdown
For the first time in months I went out for a ride just for the hell of it, I was out for 5 minutes, lost the grip on the front end going round a mini roundabout and kissed a BMW. Luckily, hitting it kept me upright, but I took a chunk out of his back wheel and we swapped paint.
Pisser was breaking my big toe in the process, but at least my left leg protected the bike. :\
Looks good , but what is that sitting under the cover on the ABBA stand. :rolleyes
Washed the old girl. For a 10 year old bike, with 30k on the clock, I must say she's doing pretty damn well!
Gonna miss how bloody practical she is as well when I come to selling her in a few weeks!
Would you sell the tank cover, being trying to get one like that for ages?
Beginning to rethink my idea of going out tomorrow what with all this slippery-ness... I'd like to limit myself to one crash every decade, or more, if possible...
Yeah I know, I ride rather more sedately when I'm by myself most of the time - its more the general bad luck that people are having that I want to avoid haha
What was it, diesel, pitch line, white line, manhole cover? Glad you didn't get it worse. Time to get the missus to fetch and carry for you for a bit! :lolI genuinely don't know. No white lines there, no manholes, didn't spot any diesel or oil, but it was almost dusk and it was by a petrol station. We'd both just pulled away so weren't doing more than 15 mph, the front end slipped as I was leaning right so could either lose the bike or straighten up and hit the car, so I chose the latter. The guy was fine about it though, he said it was a company car and they'll propbaby not bother claiming for such light damage so I'll wait and see. Poor bloke was taking his mrs and newborn kid home from hospital too! :\
Uh oh mr SD!!!! :(
Remember to use that toe to hit as many surfaces as you possibly can over the next 6 weeks while it is trying to heal.
Especially remember to get the toe cought up in the duvet cover & if theres a baby gate in your house be sure to kick the bottom lip of it for the first time ever & then continue to do so every day or so. :lol
No more riding for me this side of Christmas! :'(
done headlight conversion
put blue leds in clocks
oil and filter change
all done in 1hr 30 mins
including fag breaks and coffee :lol
done headlight conversion
put blue leds in clocks
oil and filter change
all done in 1hr 30 mins
including fag breaks and coffee :lol
Those bikes look quite damp!
The outcome was..............................inconclusive.
The starting speed was......................not noted.
The top speed reached was................also not noted.
The point of the exercise?..................there wasn't one.
;)
ah...i see......so is the gen 2 quicker than the ivanised gen 1 ?I dont know until i get behind him and pass him :lol
The road has some VERY tight bends, and what with tourists, cyclists, climbers, traffic everywhere, we couldn't really have much fun on it. And there was a diesel slick around one section! Up, down, coffee. Then up half way for some snaps, and back down, head for home.
Bill tried to beat me in top gear roll ons on the M5, but the second time he tried it I spotted him knocking down a gear - he's a sly old foccer! So I did same, nowt in it.
x2 Filthy Foccers
The road has some VERY tight bends, and what with tourists, cyclists, climbers, traffic everywhere, we couldn't really have much fun on it. And there was a diesel slick around one section! Up, down, coffee. Then up half way for some snaps, and back down, head for home.
Bill tried to beat me in top gear roll ons on the M5, but the second time he tried it I spotted him knocking down a gear - he's a sly old foccer! So I did same, nowt in it.
x2 Filthy Foccers
F**k me Nick, you should try in the summer that really gets you on your toes.
Noggy, stop taking pictures of it a bloody ride it!!! :lol :lol :lol
Looks good Nog!
Why didn't I think of that!!?? (particularly before I chopped and used those same parts for plastic welding fodder!!) :wall
The more mention of hacking from mr a page got me dragging the noggyfighter outta the shed.
Took the battery out for its indoor winter store & charge.
Got the hacksaw to my knackered front fairing.
Produced a tarts fairing for the side of the noggyfighter.
Havent done the other side yet coz i dont have the same upper mount due to it being snapped off but ill get there in the end. 8)
Ha ha! :lol ...im a pro at making an ugly bike uglier......but then if owners look like their bikes.....well i am Nog
Now just to figure out an attachment for the other side where the fairing mount to the frame has snapped.
Im thinking basic, like a big ass jubilee clip round the frame with the feeded through excess having a hole drilled through it so i can then slam fairing screw through it & bolt it from the back.
Got all winter to think about it :)
Took her xmas shopping, gave her a bath and applied some scottoiler fs365 and put to bed, ready for commute to work! It was bloody cold outside whilst washing her! However wife wouldnt of liked the bike in her kitchen and cant fit it in the shower room!
I broke my mirror glass !!!
I broke my mirror glass !!!woops
mmmm, I noticed the wet roads too :\ Too much salt and wet up here to give the bike a go! :thumbdownYeh like I said above
Stud Part Number 90116−06475
Nut Part number 90179−06668
You would need 8 of each if you intend changing them all
Erm, the clue is in the title - What did you do with your FAZER today :evil
Kawasakis go under general, with the other riff raff don't they? :pokefun :lol
No it isn't :foc :lolErm, the clue is in the title - What did you do with your FAZER today :evil
Kawasakis go under general, with the other riff raff don't they? :pokefun :lol
It's an honorary Fazer!
Took the rim tape off the wheels, I think it looks a lot better without it.....Have to ask 2 questions
No it isn't :foc :lolErm, the clue is in the title - What did you do with your FAZER today :evil
Kawasakis go under general, with the other riff raff don't they? :pokefun :lol
It's an honorary Fazer!
Wash you mouth out with soap for even suggesting such a thing. :eekNo it isn't :foc :lolErm, the clue is in the title - What did you do with your FAZER today :evil
Kawasakis go under general, with the other riff raff don't they? :pokefun :lol
It's an honorary Fazer!
Well, no one wanted to sell me their FZS400, and the bugger's blown up now anyway! :'(
Can I claim my Peugeot 106 is an honorary Fazer Thou? :b
Took the rim tape off the wheels, I think it looks a lot better without it.....Have to ask 2 questions
What mileage is on it and has it ever been ridden in the rain? :)
No it isn't :foc :lolErm, the clue is in the title - What did you do with your FAZER today :evil
Kawasakis go under general, with the other riff raff don't they? :pokefun :lol
It's an honorary Fazer!
Well, no one wanted to sell me their FZS400, and the bugger's blown up now anyway! :'(
Can I claim my Peugeot 106 is an honorary Fazer Thou? :b
Wash you mouth out with soap for even suggesting such a thing. :eek
No it isn't :foc :lolErm, the clue is in the title - What did you do with your FAZER today :evil
Kawasakis go under general, with the other riff raff don't they? :pokefun :lol
It's an honorary Fazer!
Well, no one wanted to sell me their FZS400, and the bugger's blown up now anyway! :'(
Can I claim my Peugeot 106 is an honorary Fazer Thou? :b
Wash you mouth out with soap for even suggesting such a thing. :eek
Can't expect much from a crazy frenchman :P Completely delusional this one, he thinks that Mercedes make nice cuddling toys :\
Erm, the clue is in the title - What did you do with your FAZER today :evilHave you never heard the story of the ugly duckling?
Kawasakis go under general, with the other riff raff don't they? :pokefun :lol
Are you talking about ChristoT or the Kawasaki :rollin :rollin :rollinErm, the clue is in the title - What did you do with your FAZER today :evilHave you never heard the story of the ugly duckling?
Kawasakis go under general, with the other riff raff don't they? :pokefun :lol
Aren't both quackersAre you talking about ChristoT or the Kawasaki :rollin :rollin :rollinErm, the clue is in the title - What did you do with your FAZER today :evilHave you never heard the story of the ugly duckling?
Kawasakis go under general, with the other riff raff don't they? :pokefun :lol
No it isn't :foc :lolErm, the clue is in the title - What did you do with your FAZER today :evil
Kawasakis go under general, with the other riff raff don't they? :pokefun :lol
It's an honorary Fazer!
Well, no one wanted to sell me their FZS400, and the bugger's blown up now anyway! :'(
Can I claim my Peugeot 106 is an honorary Fazer Thou? :b
Wash you mouth out with soap for even suggesting such a thing. :eek
Can't expect much from a crazy frenchman :P Completely delusional this one, he thinks that Mercedes make nice cuddling toys :\
The Merc wasn't the best of calls, but that Mitsu... man, what a way to say no! :D
Clip ons??
To the guy in the Clio near the front of the queue at the lights who inched over to try and stop me filtering; Foc off :-DI have seen this sooooooooooooo many times. And mostly they just make the gap on the other side bigger
To the guy in the Clio near the front of the queue at the lights who inched over to try and stop me filtering; Foc off :-DI have seen this sooooooooooooo many times. And mostly they just make the gap on the other side bigger
Still fully of crazy people though :P
To the guy in the Clio near the front of the queue at the lights who inched over to try and stop me filtering; Foc off :-DI have seen this sooooooooooooo many times. And mostly they just make the gap on the other side bigger
Where do you guys live?! Everyone near me either stays where they are or more often than not, moves over to give me room... the west country is certainly a more friendly place it seems. Still fully of crazy people though :P
Changed most of the oem bolts to stainless,nice and shiny now
Tried out my rentec rack and took the 88mile round trip Southampton Hampshire to Shaftesbury Dorset n back Collected some spares for work. Ah lovely no rucksack lol. Safer too. Shame is rained for a short while in Dorset. Back home and quick sponge down and rinse as bike was caked lol.
Oh I also painted the front section of my garage this morn with some Ronseal slate grey floor paint. looks great and by time I got home it was dry enough to walk on and park bike on it. just the job.
I think it was darrsi who had that experience...
Meanwhile, I'm still on the hunt to pick up a cheap Givi top box. No rush, so I'm biding my time until something comes along :)
Rode mine home from Luton Airport after leaving it parked there for 12 days while I was away.
Total cost. NOTHING! :D
I F*$@*in stood about 6 feet away whilst it fell over. :'( :'( :o :o
Cracked the Fairing and Scratched it in a couple of places.
Ouch !!
Still had a nice 60 mile ride around N Wales tho.
I'm glad that I'm not the only who talks bollocks to himself whilst riding :D
Not today but yesterday......taxed the fazer......but which one , the 6 or the thou ?
,.....he cant remember where he put his pen nick?....Dementia at his ripe old age is not uncommon matey :rolleyes ....he does well to be still riding his bike ;) ......poor old sod!!!!!!Not today but yesterday......taxed the fazer......but which one , the 6 or the thou ?
Forgotten already?
At your age, you need to write these things down, or this kind of thing happens - oh, you did write it down, but forgot where? :lol
We really ought to remind him that dressing gown and slippers is really not suitable riding attire too. Also, I think I'd only be doing my duty if I offered to relieve him of one or two of those bikes he's got there - it'll save him a world of confusion ;)....yes you may be right there nick? ;) ....i think i heard him say he was thinking of selling the lot and getting one of those chinese scoooooooters :rolleyes .....do you think his balance is going too?....do the chinese do them with stabilizers then??? :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
Don't Chinese mobility scooters fall apart though? :lol.....Mmmm?...dont think hes looked into this properly :rolleyes ....hes been looking at a ...kawahondiyamauki 125...in red98 colours ;) .....go nice with a cerise dressing gown and slippers you think?....[quote author=nick crisp :lol
Nice vid apage, good to get out at this time of year.......so.......your a lotus esprit fan then.... :lol
We really ought to remind him that dressing gown and slippers is really not suitable riding attire too. Also, I think I'd only be doing my duty if I offered to relieve him of one or two of those bikes he's got there - it'll save him a world of confusion ;)
Yes please!
Is it that obvious from the video that I still need them!?
Are they ready?
I don't need the Can now though.
We really ought to remind him that dressing gown and slippers is really not suitable riding attire too. Also, I think I'd only be doing my duty if I offered to relieve him of one or two of those bikes he's got there - it'll save him a world of confusion ;)
There's more deserving than you out there, Nick! :)
We really ought to remind him that dressing gown and slippers is really not suitable riding attire too. Also, I think I'd only be doing my duty if I offered to relieve him of one or two of those bikes he's got there - it'll save him a world of confusion ;)
There's more deserving than you out there, Nick! :)
An' it ain't you! :lol
We really ought to remind him that dressing gown and slippers is really not suitable riding attire too. Also, I think I'd only be doing my duty if I offered to relieve him of one or two of those bikes he's got there - it'll save him a world of confusion ;)
There's more deserving than you out there, Nick! :)
An' it ain't you! :lol
Maybe, maybe not. Ivanised yellow thou, cough cough cough... ;)
Rode it to work in the late afternoon sunshine but the ride home about 5 tomorrow morning will be totally different if the weather man is to believed
Started the daunting task of removing the downpipes.
Managed to get 2 out of the 8 nuts off without shearing the studs. :\
One of them snapped off flush with the block though. Guess i'll not be riding anymore before the weekend.
Not happy.
:'(
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Did a little tour of London!
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Spent all day being chased around Essex by 10 loonies on day release from a mental institute called FOC-U
Removal of the AIS seems to be the way forward when dealing with the spark plugs on the gen1
I haven't had to do the job yet, but the AIS has been removed on mine ^^
Removal of the AIS seems to be the way forward when dealing with the spark plugs on the gen1
I haven't had to do the job yet, but the AIS has been removed on mine ^^
Yes I'd agree deadeye. Removal of the AIS would make the job so much easier but I like a standard looking bike with all the bits in the right places with maybe just a few tasteful extras. I just don't see how the plugs can be removed with everything in place ? How do they remove them if you take the bike for a service ? Do they really have to strip everything out of the way to get to them. Unless you have hands the size of a 1 year olds I just don't see how its possible. The only reason I replaced mine was because I had the radiator off for a repaint, otherwise I would have left them well enough alone. I can't understand why access to a standard 'service' part is so awkward :\
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Cannot wait to get my hands on this bad boy. As some may know I have bought Neils FZ1, Neil has fitted these top box plate and brackets for me this week. Better service than one would get from a Yamaha dealer thanks Neil.. As I live out in Spain and the FZ1 is in Scotland me being a tight arse would not fork out the transport costs to here £350 to £600 quotes I was getting. Fly over in April collect the bike then get the chance to piss off the Kawasaki Z1000SX owners forum Spring ride out (which I am organising as a previous owner) Then it will be the long haul back to Moraira Costa Blanca Spain.
Have boughty myself a gel pad as the old bones are not what they used to be and I think I will find the seat on an FZ1 not as comfortable as my FZ6.
Anyone heading down this way about 28th/29th April want to team up.
Lew
Aye!
did a 450 kilometers day trip on it :)Is that all lol ;)
Rode it a little - filled it up and then broke it :(
Bought it!
Yes, Foccers, I now have another box eye 600! :D
I believe christo is experienced at putting boxeye 600s into cars .lol. ;)
I must admit I didn't think you would get a 600 in the PeugeotNeither did I when he told me that's how he was planning on bringing it over. I half expected to see at least half of it sticking out the back and the front wheels of the car only just on the road......
I must admit I didn't think you would get a 600 in the PeugeotNeither did I when he told me that's how he was planning on bringing it over. I half expected to see at least half of it sticking out the back and the front wheels of the car only just on the road......
is this decline christo's fault?
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Made a meme about Christo.
Andy FZS made me do it. :evil
There is a fairing in there, buried under stuff!
Compression is low in cylinders 2 & 3 , but the bores are OK. New piston rings called for, methinks!
Yep, stainless system, and a Venom (I think?) can - soon to be flogged!! :lol
Got my new tyres for the mighty thou........
Got my new tyres for the mighty thou........
Bridgestones?
Got my new tyres for the mighty thou........
Bridgestones?
:lol :lol :lol
:)Got my new (Cheers Luke :D) thou delivered and tucked it up in the garage until the weekend... :)
Andy
Got my new tyres for the mighty thou........
:)Got my new (Cheers Luke :D ) thou delivered and tucked it up in the garage until the weekend... :)
Andy
Why did you reroute the oiler?It was getting a bit too much buildup in the sprocket casing, and the inside of the chain was looking quite dry. Just thought is try it elsewhere and see if it made a difference.
How old is she, I started taking my own kids out for long runs once they could reach the foot pegs.
The biggest problem I had was with my youngest When I took him out, he kept trying to stand up to see what speed I was doing :D
They were great pillion riders and I would nearly forget they were behind me :D
Hell that was deep, its washed the numbers off your plate
Went for a little birthday blast in the glorious sunshine, got the feeling spring is on the way.
Another foccer we can mock for advancing years!! :lol :lol
Hope you had a good 'un, Dazza! :D
Nice one Nick :thumbup .....most interested in that breakfast...makes for tantalising reading.....foc i need to get the noggyfighter out the shed & do a few solo bimbles to get back into it....i got another couple of weeks of work & then it's oil change & hope that the weather has cleared up a bit,
might nip to diddlydee for some of those cheap thermals since i dont have winter gear & then do some exploring as it is shameful that you've seen more of Wales than me :o ,
I have been told to skip the westend and give owl nest tea rooms a try
After my ride the other day when the big yellow thing in the sky made an appearance, I realised I needed a dark visor for my Shoei. Trying to fit my sunglasses with my lid on was just too painful but paying €80 for a new OEM dark visor would be even more painful!
A quick ebay search revealed cheap Chinese knock off's can be had for a fraction of the cost, just without the pinlock :)
After my ride the other day when the big yellow thing in the sky made an appearance, I realised I needed a dark visor for my Shoei. Trying to fit my sunglasses with my lid on was just too painful but paying €80 for a new OEM dark visor would be even more painful!
A quick ebay search revealed cheap Chinese knock off's can be had for a fraction of the cost, just without the pinlock :)
I thought all Shoei's had glasses grooves! My old one certainly did.
Got a right royal servicing (£281!!) and my exup cable is busted.
Still new MOT. Just need to tax the beggar now.
:'(
Hosed it down with cold water and cleaned paintwork and plastics. Discovered an indicator lens has (been :rolleyes ) broken off, ordered new one with seal.
Still difficult to stop myself from doing a thorough clean when it gets in this state, but trying to trust the ACF underneath all the crud.
Next job: new chain kit, as there's first evidence of rear sprocket teeth just starting to hook.
Attempted to fit purdy new nitron rear shock only to find the top spacers they provided are too big (40mm as opposed to 35mm!)
Then headed round my mates workshop to replace fork oil seals as one was leaking, figured I'd upgrade to Ktech springs to the front shocks along with replacing the bushes whilst everything was open, discovered the leg that was leaking oil had been butchered when removing the leg previously, 2 deep score marks where the upper bush seats (presuming made by a screwdriver) thus creating extra pressure on the oil seal.
My mates not convinced it will hold so I have to replace the right leg, he also showed me the badly pitted stanchions, so it's going to cost me a fair whack to sort out.
I have fingers crossed the seals will hold but it's doubtful, going to have to avoid all potholes and no wheelies for a while!
gave it a blast down the m4. got to 135?Km :lol
gave it a blast down the m4. got to 135?Km :lol
We're off out to Whitstable as a family today, I think I'll let them go in the cage and I'll take the bike! :)
gave it a blast down the m4. got to 135?
And just spent an hour riding around fruitlessly looking for a shop or business with a pun in it's name for the next challenge on that particular forum. the only one I knew of has recently changed it's name! Bugger :rolleyes
I can't remember who, but someone was recommending quite a cheap blutooth one recently.
A run down to H's for tea and bacon butties again. Not much there (unsurprisingly). Got a snap for a picture challenge (your bike on a bridge) but got back too late to win.
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Must get this shot in summer in sunshine - The Thames at Abingdon.
Close Encounters of the Feathered Kind
Had a pheasant fly out into my knee on Wednesday's run to Wales. Today, came round a corner to find a Red Kite swooping down on a couple of Magpies that were casually strolling across the road and had to grab a handful; apart of course, from the usual pigeon-ducking. Oh the joys of the countryside!
And just spent an hour riding around fruitlessly looking for a shop or business with a pun in it's name for the next challenge on that particular forum. the only one I knew of has recently changed it's name! Bugger :rolleyes
Those glass tables are so 90.s :b
There you go nick.taken july last year ;)
Are the hoses a different size to the standard ones then ?
The crash bars are designed to fit a standard FZS600 so I wonder why the clearance is an issue ?
I had a set of those crash bars on my boxeye and they fitted fine. Strange one, or am I overlooking something obvious (It wouldn't be the first time) :o
There can't be that much in it... only a few mm surely? The internal diameter is obviously the same, but the wall height is slightly larger but I can't see it being any more than maybe 4-6mm and given that they are silicone, they should have some give?
How much would you want for the bars?
If you decide to sell, drop me a PM first! :)
Well at least it wasn't a pipe defect... that would have been embarrassing....
Removed the Beowulf exhaust on my 600 and polished it up then remove the Fuel can on the thou and attempted to fit the Beowulf... only to find that the link pipe is about 4-5mm larger for the Fuel system so it won't fit... in fact, the link pipe has the exact same internal and external diameter as the connection on the Beowulf :(Could you not cut a slot in it and open it up a fraction to fit over the can?
Going to have to either find a connecting piece of metal, or buy a new link pipe :\
But still, refitted the Fuel can and went for a spin around the South of Bristol and North Somerset :)
NOGGY!!
That sounds like a proper nightmare! Really sorry you went through all of that!
You really should have dropped me a line, because (and this may shock you) I did pretty much all that you have so far! I had all the same mallet bashing, lots of head scratching, a bit of paint chipping (the bars were still bare, so only off of the bikes frame :rolleyes ) and some serious wondering as to WHY Renntec made a foot, then put in spacers to stand the bars off from the frame. It made NO sense to me either!! :rollin
But the bars simply don't fit without the spacers. I think you've hit the nail on the head with 'afterthought'. Not as bad as the 8 foot long bolts on crash bobbins though I suppose!
I hope you're happy with them now. I swear that after that palaver, mine are NEVER coming off! :lol
Pulled away from home this morning and felt a rather worrying knock in 1st. Stopped, pulled away again, felt it again. Fine in all the other gears though. Time to book it in at my local dealer. :\
Pulled away from home this morning and felt a rather worrying knock in 1st. Stopped, pulled away again, felt it again. Fine in all the other gears though. Time to book it in at my local dealer. :\
Check your font sprocket nut :eek
Finally got my crash bars on :woot :woot
& decided im never fitting crash bars to a bike ever again :D
2 more night shifts, an oil and coolant change & i'm hopefully back on the road. 8)
Finally got my crash bars on :woot :woot
& decided im never fitting crash bars to a bike ever again :D
2 more night shifts, an oil and coolant change & i'm hopefully back on the road. 8)
They do look good though Nog!
So glad you finally got them sorted!
I saw mine in the sunlight for the first time today. My paintjob really is AWFUL!!
Still, this is England. Won't happen that much!!
It's a stainless M8 Button head. The original bolt was 40mm, but I trimmed it to length for you. (What service!)cheers Andy M8, i'll have a little trip to my local bike shop, im sure they'll have something suitable.
That's the tradeoff of stainless. It's always very slightly softer than the zinc coated, hardened equivalent.
None left though, I'm afraid. If I did, you'd be more than welcome, but I only bought the exact amount!! Skinflint/efficient? You decide!
I actually worked on it! :eek
Pics later tonight. :)
I actually worked on it! :eek
Pics later tonight. :)
At last! Yes, must have pictures, about bloody time! :thumbup
Finally got out on it for a proper ride on Dartmoor after refurbing the downpipes and getting my seat back. Was my first real test of the jack up kit too, felt good. Started on the button with no hassle at all, didnt even need choke after 5 or 6 weeks of not moving. I felt really confident on it with the new upgrades and nice exhaust sound, almost too confident... I had my first proper moment today on it. Was riding along one of my favorite roads on dartmoor and must have just been going too fast. I got to a corner that I had done earlier that day in the opposite direction, but it was a much sharper in this direction. Not helpful was there was a load of dodgy gravelly crap in the road. I panicked a bit, target fixated on a grass verge that I didn't want to hit then quickly snapped out of it and braked very firmly but carefully. I was lucky nobody was coming the other way because I went into the opposite lane. I lost the front wheel a bit in the gravel but somehow managed to manhandle the bike to keep it upright. I ended up with the front wheel just touching the verge, was very scary. I didn't know whether to be so angry at myself for getting in that situation in the first place or really happy for how well I managed to handle it once I was in it. Either way, nobody was injured and nothing was damaged so I will take it as a lesson learned. Glad the bike is back up and running and the weather was great today.
Replaced the foccing exup cable.
Took hours. Lots of swearing. Stabbed myself with a screwdriver.
Stupid Haynes Manual. Section 4 exup cables. Remove tank (see section 2). Drain coolant (see section 3). Section 3 replace coolant. 1. Remove radiator (see section 1). I know, I'll just read the chuffing thing fr4om cover to cover shall I ? :eek :'( :o
Even there there was foc all room for my fat fingers. Attached thin string to old cable and pulled it back through ... right up to 3/4 of the way and it came loose. Grrrrrrr!
Second cable was a bit frayed (and a bit more after I'd mucked about with it). Was going to replace both but by the time I'd messed about with the replacement of the first I'd knacked it so I ha no spare.
Next time, I'll ask the stealer to fit the darned things.
Took it out for a spin in t'Dales and it was bostin'. Plenty of bikes out too.
I even took the pushbike out for a spin as well (after I'd had a ballache fixing that). :lol
Replaced the foccing exup cable.
Fit them from the top down, much easier and a lot quicker :)
Tightened chain and managed to badly scratch visor. Luckily they're off centre of visual line :'(How did you scratch your visor tightening the chain ? :lol :lol :lol
Got trounced by a guy on a blade - I know what the figures say but it still hurts ....
cleaned it after a we brimble
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Did 150 miles, went to a small village called Glyncorrwg in the valleys, not far from port talbot, very strange place...i reckon they eat their babies but i kept quiet about that to the mother in law as it's where she's from.
I grew up in a purpose built council estate in a new town, a shit hole, but to be expected, but there was something quite saddening about seeing this little old mining village, almost untouched & peaceful & the old miners houses.....& then scabby 80's flats with steel shuttered windows....i mean if your on the dole & up to no good then at least aspire to live somewhere with a bookies....or good broadband signal for the xbox....or mobile signal for your drug deals...or some shops to hang around outside....1 spar shop...which closed at 12 :eek .
I walked passed a house, the whole village was deadly quiet...then this guy from inside starts vomiting his guts up & the window is open & it is echoing around the enclosed streets.....it was just really surreal!
Anyway my bike didnt get nicked & i focced off outta there, another place seen on the bike but nowhere near as good as the A44 over mid wales so i'll scope that out tomorrow.
Noggyfighter performed well at all times. 8)
Wales - land of magnificent castles, beautiful hills and valleys, spectacular roads, excellent café stops. And Noggy visits on his first ride of the year.........................a run down council estate! :lol Way to go Nog, I can see me and Bill are gonna have to show you around your own patch one of these days :rolleyes
Glad you got out at last though. Probably headed your way tomorrow, at least they're saying there'll be some sunshine. What happened to the promised week of great weather? I reckon the jetstream's gone so far north, it's come back up south of us again!
Company always welcome Noggy. Got a route planned, will be just short of 400 miles all told for me. A40 inbound, brief stop at Oasis, Abergavenny, then on to West End, Llandovery to take on cargo, yum, yum! :lol
Then thinking Llandrindod, Aber, Machynlleth, Newtown, Crossgates. Then a little mountain road I did on my last camping trip, then Builth Wells, back to Oasis and home. Google says 382 miles :)
You up for it boy?! :b
Have checked chain adjustment and lubed; checked tyre pressures &c, all good to go for an early start!
I'm going to try to be at Llandovery around 9:30, 10 at latest if I can. I'll call you when en route - how long does it take you to get to there?
what tail pack do you have on that nick?
nice memories of milford ;)
what tail pack do you have on that nick?
Sorry kitcrazy, was this aimed at me? If so, it's actually an Oxford tank bag. I put it on the back for day rides, makes it easier to fuel up. It sits on a bike blanket (one of those sticky, webby things) to protect the tail piece paint, and it is held in place with a cargo net. Of course you can get tail packs very similar, but I bought it to use in it's proper place for when I've got the camping gear loaded on the back too.
That's nice! What bike is that from?
That's nice! What bike is that from?
Yesterday a friend helped me fit my new did chain and sprockets and my wesmoto brake hoses . Chain was easy . Brake hoses took no time to fit but took forever to bleed ! They look great now ,amazing the difference a good chain makes .
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Accidentally ended up going out for a ride again today... seems a shame to waste the good weather on anything else ^^
Only did about 60-80 miles - up the A38 and back down the A46
But, for the first time since ownership, the thou forced me to the side of the road :( The gear selector came away from the mechanism - the bolt holder it on to the engine decided to make a bid for freedom. Thankfully had a few basic tools under the seat so was able to re-attach it and get myself home
Ha! Didn't get there til gone mid day as I raced to win a picture challenge elsewhere, raced home to post it, then went back out. Those three weren't there when I got there, but I've got a snap of that CB9 somewhere......
Here tis!
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Thought about giving you a buzz Paul, but figured you were busy as you didn't go with dazza, mids etc to Rye. I'll call or PM next time :thumbup
Got pulled over for a friendly chat( left my indicator on for a bit ) , given a leaflet for bikesafe show & track experience at Castle combe on the 12th April , and asked if I was interested in doing a bike safe course .
Went to the garage to see about investigating a scraping or knocking noise from the front wheel, there is a little play in the wheel so bearing looks like could need done but also the noise is coming from where the famous speedo dog is located so maybe that is it.only happens when ignition is on as i am moving off i hear 1 to 3 like scrapes, like something under my mudguard.
Anyway they were too busy to whip the wheel off for me to look & i now cant get a 15mile lift back tomorrow so that i can drop it off to them.
So foc it i'll have a first attempt at taking my front wheel off in the garden & hopefully not have any dramas & have a look myself.
I also focced about with suspension settings...found my optimum for twisty roads.....3 from top on the rear spring & 5 rings showing on the front fork adjusters....or hard & soft which i find a strange combination........but it works. 8)
Also found out my Rosso 2 rear is now not MOT passable.....after an absolute max of 2500 miles...wont be buying them again thank you very much.
Got pulled over for a friendly chat( left my indicator on for a bit ) , given a leaflet for bikesafe show & track experience at Castle combe on the 12th April , and asked if I was interested in doing a bike safe course .
I'm doing bikesafe at combe going with a few mates can't wait !
got 100 quid fine and 3 points coming home from work :\
yep they said 67 in a 30 coming up blackheath so think i was lucky to get away with that :o wanted to get home to watch the motogp review :\
the vid looked good they was chasing me for about a mile they said :lol
yer was abit luck there.not proud off it ridding like a dick lesson learnt :o
Used it to do a small job over the other side of Bristol , first time on motorway since having the front wheel off .
Used it to do a small job over the other side of Bristol , first time on motorway since having the front wheel off .
Your wheel didnt fall off then....that's good coz i followed your instructions :lol
Happiness is a clean, shiny :faz :)
New chain kit fitted - not sure that it's the chain I would have preferred; the mechanic I use got a DID VX for it, instead of a VM, which is what I thought it should be. I think it should be ok though, maybe won't last quite so long. Unbelievable state the old chain was in, after riding through flooded roads and not getting to clean it immediately afterwards. Still, those were, I think, the original chain and sprockets, 27.000 miles-ish, so not bad for a bike with no auto-oiler.
And now washed and shiny again. Happiness is a clean, shiny :faz :)
Curiosity got the better of me after reading your post about the VX or VM , so I looked up the DID website. The last chain I bought for the Fzs1000 was a VX.
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Reading this it appears that the VX is stronger then the VM. A sigh of relief here :)
Got a quick fly round with some super resin polish, and got 3 coats of paint onto one side of the engine, was just about to start the second side of the engine when the heavens opened (luckily that side is not too bad). Cover is now strapped over it tightly.
Got a quick fly round with some super resin polish, and got 3 coats of paint onto one side of the engine, was just about to start the second side of the engine when the heavens opened (luckily that side is not too bad). Cover is now strapped over it tightly.
oh which engine paint did you use, my nextish job.
Front wheel rim stickers...
Front wheel rim stickers...
Ooo I like them
Why, do you get much traffic through your bedroom/project work centre?Front wheel rim stickers...
Ooo I like them
Ditto!
I'll have to put those on the VFR wheel to confuse the shit out of people! :lol :lol
Why, do you get much traffic through your bedroom/project work centre?Front wheel rim stickers...
Ooo I like them
Ditto!
I'll have to put those on the VFR wheel to confuse the shit out of people! :lol :lol
Coz they sure won't be seeing them on any PICS ;)
Changed the air filter :)
Ok, that may be "big whoop!" from some of you, but it's the first real "get the top off and do something" I've actually done on the bike instead of taking it to a stealer.
I was going to do an oil and filter change too, but whilst looking at the details online and in the Haynes Book I realised I might need a new sealing washer for the plug and I didn't have one, so can someone please let me know what I'll need and where I can get one?
Changed the air filter :)
Ok, that may be "big whoop!" from some of you, but it's the first real "get the top off and do something" I've actually done on the bike instead of taking it to a stealer.
I was going to do an oil and filter change too, but whilst looking at the details online and in the Haynes Book I realised I might need a new sealing washer for the plug and I didn't have one, so can someone please let me know what I'll need and where I can get one?
Yeah, I'm pretty good at conveniently "forgetting" to buy replacement crush washers.
Changed the air filter :)
Ok, that may be "big whoop!" from some of you, but it's the first real "get the top off and do something" I've actually done on the bike instead of taking it to a stealer.
I was going to do an oil and filter change too, but whilst looking at the details online and in the Haynes Book I realised I might need a new sealing washer for the plug and I didn't have one, so can someone please let me know what I'll need and where I can get one?
Yeah, I'm pretty good at conveniently "forgetting" to buy replacement crush washers.
Just found one on eBay for £1.69 plus £1.10 P&P, so ordered it :thumbup
Just found one on eBay for £1.69 plus £1.10 P&P, so ordered it :thumbup
For just the washer?! Yeah... I'm gonna stick to my plan of being a cheap arse :lol
Been for a blast to Blithfield Reservoir. Nice empty roads :D
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Surprisingly my local Yamaha dealer only charges 60p for a crush washer(sump plug type)Yeah, I'm pretty good at conveniently "forgetting" to buy replacement crush washers.
Just found one on eBay for £1.69 plus £1.10 P&P, so ordered it :thumbup
more like a reasonable price. best tell him to stock up the foccers could be coming his way lolSurprisingly my local Yamaha dealer only charges 60p for a crush washer(sump plug type)Yeah, I'm pretty good at conveniently "forgetting" to buy replacement crush washers.
Just found one on eBay for £1.69 plus £1.10 P&P, so ordered it :thumbup
Ordered a set of Michellin pilot road 3's to get fitted to the noggyfighter tomorrow. 8) .....in Newport.
There is a major Honda dealer in Newport,check the range out,,too many to choose from :)
So whoever buys my bike end of season will still have plenty tread ;)
Will be a nice 150 mile ride through mid wales to get there. :)
Do u use invisible fonts now Slim?
Ordered a set of Michellin pilot road 3's to get fitted to the noggyfighter tomorrow. 8) .....in Newport.
There is a major Honda dealer in Newport,check the range out,,too many to choose from :)
So whoever buys my bike end of season will still have plenty tread ;)
Will be a nice 150 mile ride through mid wales to get there. :)
I presume you mean Pilot Road 3s. :)
Was there anywhere closer to home to get the tyres? :eek
Out of curiosity how much did they cost and how much to have them fitted?
My son now lives in Abergavenny and uses the Fazer 400, but does not know any of the bike shops in south Wales other than M&P
more like a reasonable price. best tell him to stock up the foccers could be coming his way lolSurprisingly my local Yamaha dealer only charges 60p for a crush washer(sump plug type)Yeah, I'm pretty good at conveniently "forgetting" to buy replacement crush washers.
Just found one on eBay for £1.69 plus £1.10 P&P, so ordered it :thumbup
took the other half down to rye today she's still not very comfortable on the back :( got to fit a back box and see if that helps?and she says the seats to hard :\ only did 140 miles there and back our tour to france this summer is not looking good if i cant make it more comfy :\
Fitted my new Renthal 755's and they looked stupid on the OEM tall risers :rolleyes
Ripped everything back off and sourced some shorter Bandit risers, just waiting for them to arrive so I can enjoy the sunshine :)
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more like a reasonable price. best tell him to stock up the foccers could be coming his way lol
Surprisingly my local Yamaha dealer only charges 60p for a crush washer(sump plug type)
£1:13 at my yam dealer. Reading manual it implies renewal isn't necessarily needed
Washed it, a weeks worth (and the rest) of winter commute coloured my drive!Be sure to post a picture of your end can when you get it (bike porn) :D
Finished these bad boys
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Got an Akrapovic + titanium linkpipe on the way to replace my bashed dusbin stock silencer.
Should start looking decent soon :)
took the other half down to rye today she's still not very comfortable on the back :( got to fit a back box and see if that helps?and she says the seats to hard :\ only did 140 miles there and back our tour to france this summer is not looking good if i cant make it more comfy :\Kit No offence but I think you should learn to cook and scrub and your good lady should learn to ride so she can replace you on our rideouts.
Make ya right regardless of first time or not.more like a reasonable price. best tell him to stock up the foccers could be coming his way lol
Surprisingly my local Yamaha dealer only charges 60p for a crush washer(sump plug type)
£1:13 at my yam dealer. Reading manual it implies renewal isn't necessarily needed
It might not be, but given it's the first time I've done my own oil and filter change a couple of quid extra for peace of mind was worth it.
Anyway, I rode it to Bristol and back over Friday and Saturday and it ran fine, so I'm happy :)
took the other half down to rye today she's still not very comfortable on the back :( got to fit a back box and see if that helps?and she says the seats to hard :\ only did 140 miles there and back our tour to france this summer is not looking good if i cant make it more comfy :\Kit No offence but I think you should learn to cook and scrub and your good lady should learn to ride so she can replace you on our rideouts.
This idea has 2 benefits
1. easier on your shocks
2.easier on my eyes (since I'm always chasing)
;)
3. red98 gets to eat
removed the slightly damaged Speedometer Rotor - Might be the problem
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Off to source one in the morning
got bike all ready for a 3 1/2 hour round trip to see my mum for mothers day (somerset to east berkshire),went to get my lid/boots out of the airing cuboard and found water pissing down the wall :eek ,boots are half full of water,thankfully the lid was only slightly wet. so spent the morning trying to stop the water and get in touch with my landlords who live below and who's kitchen ceiling is ruined from the water and so never got to do the trip,gutted.
Got it MOT'd....no problems.....flew straight through :)
You mean you'd really steal the food from under my nose while I was on the perv :eektook the other half down to rye today she's still not very comfortable on the back :( got to fit a back box and see if that helps?and she says the seats to hard :\ only did 140 miles there and back our tour to france this summer is not looking good if i cant make it more comfy :\Kit No offence but I think you should learn to cook and scrub and your good lady should learn to ride so she can replace you on our rideouts.
This idea has 2 benefits
1. easier on your shocks
2.easier on my eyes (since I'm always chasing)
;)
3. red98 gets to eat
got bike all ready for a 3 1/2 hour round trip to see my mum for mothers day (somerset to east berkshire),went to get my lid/boots out of the airing cuboard and found water pissing down the wall :eek ,boots are half full of water,thankfully the lid was only slightly wet. so spent the morning trying to stop the water and get in touch with my landlords who live below and who's kitchen ceiling is ruined from the water and so never got to do the trip,gutted.
Changed the oil and fitted K&N oil filter. took it for the first spin of the year, man what a huge smile on my face.:rollin :rollin :rollin
Incidentally some creepy guy approached me in an Aldi car park ranting about foccing with his friends in some kind of male orgy based role playing forum and riding his internet or something... I'm pretty sure he threatened me with a paddock stand at one point too. :b
Chris
MOT'ed her yesterday, straight through with no advisories so I'm a happy bunny! ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/cheesy.gif[/url]) ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/woot.gif[/url]) ([url]http://z5.ifrm.com/9054/62/0/e10535//e10535.gif[/url])([url]http://z5.ifrm.com/9054/62/0/e10445//e10445.gif[/url])([url]http://z5.ifrm.com/9054/62/0/e10526//e10526.gif[/url])([url]http://z5.ifrm.com/9054/62/0/e10506//e10506.gif[/url])([url]http://z5.ifrm.com/9054/62/0/e10541//e10541.gif[/url])([url]http://z5.ifrm.com/9054/62/0/e10495//e10495.gif[/url])
ditto very happy as well. Met a guy with a fazer 600 there as well thought he was a bit of a tosser so said nowt about FOC.
Got it back from the dealer 15 minutes ago, after he did the following work:
new generator (ouch!)
new OEM rear shock and linkages
new chain & sprockets
new throttle cable
new fork oil
new oil and filter
HEL brake hoses
new brake pads
new mirrors (ones I've had for 5 years under warranty that I never got round to fitting)
beowulf titanium exhaust (baffle sitting on my desk :eek )
new Bridgestone T30 front and rear (used to BT23s and these are supposed to be better)
deep clean
Since that lot cost a bit, I'm keeping the FZ1 for a few more years and will probably get a few more bits done - such as new downpipes and possibly an Ohlins shock.
Looking forward to riding it home. Have only ridden it 4 times this year since the floods affected things badly where I am.
Got it back from the dealer 15 minutes ago, after he did the following work:
new generator (ouch!)
new OEM rear shock and linkages
new chain & sprockets
new throttle cable
new fork oil
new oil and filter
HEL brake hoses
new brake pads
new mirrors (ones I've had for 5 years under warranty that I never got round to fitting)
beowulf titanium exhaust (baffle sitting on my desk :eek )
new Bridgestone T30 front and rear (used to BT23s and these are supposed to be better)
deep clean
Since that lot cost a bit, I'm keeping the FZ1 for a few more years and will probably get a few more bits done - such as new downpipes and possibly an Ohlins shock.
Looking forward to riding it home. Have only ridden it 4 times this year since the floods affected things badly where I am.
What rear shock did the dealer put on and why did you not just a pay a bit extra for the Ohlin's if that's what you desire
Got sprayed with genuine welsh farming shit tanker solidified field residue which was all over the road & got kicked up from the land rover in front of me. :( :( :(
Got sprayed with genuine welsh farming shit tanker solidified field residue which was all over the road & got kicked up from the land rover in front of me. :( :( :(
Land Rover.... odd name for a sheep, that! :lol :lol
K n N air filter/oil filter fitted,oil changed,coolant changed,front sprocket nut upgraded,gen 1 Fazer 1000 blue dot rear caliper fitted,thunderace torque arm fitted, HEL braided rear brake line fitted. hopefully can stop spending money on her for a while. :lol
K n N air filter/oil filter fitted,oil changed,coolant changed,front sprocket nut upgraded,gen 1 Fazer 1000 blue dot rear caliper fitted,thunderace torque arm fitted, HEL braided rear brake line fitted. hopefully can stop spending money on her for a while. :lol
Famous last words pilgo......famous last words
Just you wait til i start selling more bling 8)
nice i'll look into that cheers mate
:rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin never gonna live that down im i.
Nice job, apage! How did you find the distance on the 600?
Took off my snazzy fender to sell...back on with the original. :)
Took off my snazzy fender to sell...back on with the original. :)
How much are you looking for or has it gone already?
flicked a dog hair off the tail piece
Let my not expire....deliberately... When I got the fazer it was due in January and have gradually moved in into the more rideable months.
Let my not expire....deliberately... When I got the fazer it was due in January and have gradually moved in into the more rideable months.
Surely it's better is the less rideable months so you don't lose out on quality ride time if it gets laid up waiting for any work needed?
Whipped off bellypan and downpipes for a spuce up. Sanded em back a tad ready for a coat of black hi temp paint tomorrow. Also wanted to replace the downpipe header studs but they're not.budging so rather than accidently snapping one off,I'm leaving them. Just new gaskets n nuts. Also cleaning the crud off the front of the engine and repaint with Granville engine paint with a brush.
Finish it tomorrow bright n early as I've got the day off.
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Got pulled over by a couple of coppers at the end of my road on the way into work, who informed me my tail lights weren't working. Nice enough blokes, rather than do me they escorted me home instead. Turns out my sidelights are out too so I'll have a look when I get home tonight. Probably a fuse or something simple like that. :\
Got pulled over by a couple of coppers at the end of my road on the way into work, who informed me my tail lights weren't working. Nice enough blokes, rather than do me they escorted me home instead. Turns out my sidelights are out too so I'll have a look when I get home tonight. Probably a fuse or something simple like that. :\
Check your ignition barrel, chances are you've sheared a wire at the barrel. I had that very same fault, and another bloke on here recently had the same issue. Easy to bypass if you don't mind losing your parking lights. ;)
Whipped off bellypan and downpipes for a spuce up. Sanded em back a tad ready for a coat of black hi temp paint tomorrow. Also wanted to replace the downpipe header studs but they're not.budging so rather than accidently snapping one off,I'm leaving them. Just new gaskets n nuts. Also cleaning the crud off the front of the engine and repaint with Granville engine paint with a brush.Are you actually saying that you got the nuts off without snapping the studs, because I got the inpression no one gets them off without snapping at least 1, how did you do that
Finish it tomorrow bright n early as I've got the day off.
Yeah nuts came off with 2 Mins of Wd40 soak and engine startup to warm em up a bit. Came off no problem. I must be the lucky one. Not going to attempt to remove the studs though. Even though I have a new shiny set on the shelf.Quite right-no point making pain & aggravation for yourself! Bit of copper grease on threads before replacing nuts-better still fit domed stainless nuts to keep the crap out!
QuoteWhipped off bellypan and downpipes for a spuce up. Sanded em back a tad ready for a coat of black hi temp paint tomorrow. Also wanted to replace the downpipe header studs but they're not.budging so rather than accidently snapping one off,I'm leaving them. Just new gaskets n nuts. Also cleaning the crud off the front of the engine and repaint with Granville engine paint with a brush.Are you actually saying that you got the nuts off without snapping the studs, because I got the inpression no one gets them off without snapping at least 1, how did you do that
Finish it tomorrow bright n early as I've got the day off.
Took Rhondda Red shopping to WheelHouse Tyres. Had a nice new Michelin PR3 fitted to rear wheel. Didn't realise what a difference it would make to the way she rolls into bends! :lol Wallet lighter but happy!
syphoned some petrol out of it to put in the lawn mower... rock 'n' roll!...lol"...dito :lol ...
A nice route that esetest - I often use the same one, especially the road through Blagdon (A368?)
syphoned some petrol out of it to put in the lawn mower... rock 'n' roll!...lol"...dito :lol ...
Got bored and decided to chop the screen down on the gen II. Not sure about the shape (needs squaring off), and the mirrors look even more stupid than before!
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Yup they look worserer mate...blanks and bar end mirrors?Watch this space :D
Fitted the Scorpion Red power Serket Stainless Steel exhaust end can that's been on order for the past 3 or 4 weeks. Worth the wait though !!
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Looking much better Mick! Nice enhancement at the very least!
Chris
Fitted the Scorpion Red power Serket Stainless Steel exhaust end can that's been on order for the past 3 or 4 weeks. Worth the wait though !!
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Quality, I've got a red power on order as well for my gen 1. Looks well on the gen 2 :)
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Hope this works!
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Hope this works!
sure does :) sounds good, just a shame microphones never seem to capture the full proper sound.
Rode it to work and back...then decided I needed to start looking at addressing the paintwork scratches. So, This is the bike before it was washed after 300 odd miles :eek :
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MANKY!
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So I washed the bike with some strong TFR, and then went round the bike with IPA to remove any filling polish the dealer may have used to cover some uglies...looks like my bike has had some throwover panniers on at some point as the rear plastic was badly scuffed up :( :
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Same on the other side:
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Looks like it may need paint to fully resolve the issue, or at the very least I may need to strip it off to get into it properly with the rotary polisher. For this season ill just hand polish it with a mild correction, filling polish and glaze it to take the bad look away, unless I get a lot of time to strip it and correct it properly. heres the result of two passes with some Autoglym SRP, followed by some meguiars #7 glaze (but before I applied CarPro HydrO2 for beading ability):
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not perfect, but at least 60-70% improvement. I then went round the rest of the bike with this, to leave me with this:
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pretty happy with that for now....it will do anyway :)
I suppose beauty is in the eye of the holder and all that!!!!!!
That's cleaned up quite good.....out of interest how did you get rid of the scratches on the plastics
I suppose beauty is in the eye of the holder and all that!!!!!!
That's cleaned up quite good.....out of interest how did you get rid of the scratches on the plastics
Autoglym super resin polish mate. It won't have removed them all, but it does contain fillers to hide scratches as well for a while, until I can get time to use a proper correcting polish on it. The "glaze" I've used also helps mask scratches too, but doesn't actually fix anything.
First proper ride since September last year (health issues, not cos I'm a fair weather boy! :rolleyes) 1 hour and 45 non stop round some of my favourite roads trying out my new GoPro.
It's good to be back! :D
Went out for a little blast From Exmouth to Exeter to get some chain lube,
Via Barnstaple :rollin
Went out for a little blast From Exmouth to Exeter to get some chain lube,
Via Barnstaple :rollin
Went out for a little blast From Exmouth to Exeter to get some chain lube,You've just reminded me of that road I enjoyed so much many years ago. Lived in East Devon/then Exeter 1963-73-my formative 2-wheel years. We always had a problemwith the holiday traffic although cages were slower in those far-off days & easier to get past! :eek :lol :lol
Via Barnstaple :rollin
Replaced my crappy eBay £24.99 cooler cover jobby with a nice new Renntec one, far better quality and fitted perfectly unlike my old one
Jonesy
The look of that one worrys me as it dosent look like enough/big holes
Replaced my crappy eBay £24.99 cooler cover jobby with a nice new Renntec one, far better quality and fitted perfectly unlike my old one
Jonesy
The look of that one worrys me as it dosent look like enough/big holes
Yes it's quite bulky, I think the side pieces make it look worse, the mesh actually sits loose in the surround and let's air in around it, so far seems okay, hopefully as it's made by renntec they did some quality testing .
Went out today and did some traffic work and all seemed okay, but will certainly keep an eye on it, thanks
Jonesy
Had a bit of a brown trouser moment on the way in to work this morning.
Came off the M6, slowed down to hear and feel a horrible rattling through the whole bike. Definitely speed rather than rev related so i thought "Shit. Front sprocket's going."
Nursed it into the works car park and found the spring holding the centre stand had come off, so the noise was the stand dragging on the road.
Thank blue fuck for that! :D
The spring was still there and undamaged, so I've got to see where it connects to on the stand and see if that's bust. But for now a couple of cable ties will get me home.
UPDATE: Had a look in the daylight and the lug for the spring has rusted off, so cable-tied it back in place and will get the welder out tonight.
I've crashed my Fazer yesterday, still waiting for details of garage where it was taken.
I am not too bad, but bike was most likely totalled :(
I've crashed my Fazer yesterday, still waiting for details of garage where it was taken.
I am not too bad, but bike was most likely totalled :(
I've crashed my Fazer yesterday, still waiting for details of garage where it was taken.Glad you are not to badly injured, what happened?
I am not too bad, but bike was most likely totalled :(
I was overtaking 3 cars on Bradford RdI've crashed my Fazer yesterday, still waiting for details of garage where it was taken.Glad you are not to badly injured, what happened?
I am not too bad, but bike was most likely totalled :(
I was overtaking 3 cars on Bradford RdI've crashed my Fazer yesterday, still waiting for details of garage where it was taken.Glad you are not to badly injured, what happened?
I am not too bad, but bike was most likely totalled :(
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[size=78%]then the middle car the silver Mercedes AMG started to overtake when I was already on his level. I've hit him in right back/side and dont remember clearly. woke up in ambulance. got some nasty wounds, sleft side stomach and left arm. can't move arm, but it's not broken.[/size]
I've found the ref number from police and sent it to insurance company.
I feel dizzy and not so great, but will be alright in a few weeks.
Thanks.
I was overtaking 3 cars on Bradford RdI've crashed my Fazer yesterday, still waiting for details of garage where it was taken.Glad you are not to badly injured, what happened?
I am not too bad, but bike was most likely totalled :(
https://goo.gl/maps/HDXqe (https://goo.gl/maps/HDXqe)
[size=78%]then the middle car the silver Mercedes AMG started to overtake when I was already on his level. I've hit him in right back/side and dont remember clearly. woke up in ambulance. got some nasty wounds, sleft side stomach and left arm. can't move arm, but it's not broken.[/size]
I've found the ref number from police and sent it to insurance company.
I feel dizzy and not so great, but will be alright in a few weeks.
Thanks.
Just back from 2 days fun in Wales. Knackered.
yesterday....dyno`d the 600....yes the stuttering one :o ....83.19 bhp at the rear wheel,95bhp when new,if you can believe yamaha,maybe loose 10% with final drive on a bike thats done 40,ooo miles......happy with that :DPaul, that's a huge change in power at 5000rpm. :eek
new plugs and small adjustment to pilot screws gave me another 4.5 bhp
Removed the Goodridge black covered braided brake lines from the 600 and put back the genuine Yamaha ones. :eek
Never liked the wooden feel of the braided ones on the fazer. :eek
Yet I have ridden many bikes Gixxers, Fireblade an S1000rr and GS1200s with the same type of lines and they felt fine, but on the fazer they gave no feedback just felt wooden.
Just back now after a run with the Yamaha lines back in and the feel is back as it was originally :)
Any one want a set of Goodridge brake lines black covered 3 line type with stainless fitting for the FZS600, £50 incl. postage and they are yours.
Removed the Goodridge black covered braided brake lines from the 600 and put back the genuine Yamaha ones. :eek
Never liked the wooden feel of the braided ones on the fazer. :eek
Yet I have ridden many bikes Gixxers, Fireblade an S1000rr and GS1200s with the same type of lines and they felt fine, but on the fazer they gave no feedback just felt wooden.
Just back now after a run with the Yamaha lines back in and the feel is back as it was originally :)
Any one want a set of Goodridge brake lines black covered 3 line type with stainless fitting for the FZS600, £50 incl. postage and they are yours.
I've been planning on getting some, but £50 for something you feel makes the braking worse is logic that's perverse even for me - definitely will need to think about this again
Funnily enough, I love the braided lines on my FJ 1200 and also the feel through my RSV brakes is fantastic - but you're not the first person I heard say they can make brakes feel wooden - that's exactly what friends have said when fitting them to a couple of Kawasaki's, a VFR 400 and a couple of GSXR's. Time will tell !!!Yes it was just the feel I did not like, strangely I never had a problem on many of the bikes I have ridden fitted with braided lines and when I collected a friends RSV (2005 model) last September and rode it 150 miles back to his house the front brakes with the braided lines felt great with good feedback. :) However the rear was crap, despite bleeding it before we left. :thumbdown That RSV is one torquey machine, great fun :lol
Hey unfazed
Just so happens i remember millitant i believe talking about Aprillias or maybe i seen it online but apparently back brakes are a known foible with Aprillias and they are next to useless and require very regular bleeding.
I will be passing your way in a few weeks time, but by car unfortunately.
On ye olde Isle Of Inishmore then?.......or the fishguard ferry?
Ill wave to you from the control tower.
I always look at the manifest to check how many bikes are aboard but hardly ever see any....too expensive like i say.
Well i appreciate you'll be busy driving around but any foccer is always welcome for a cup o tea if im off.
P.s theres a new stretch of carriageway if you go Pembroke dock to st clears way to go east...not sure exactly what bit but word on the street is the police are hot with cameras on it at the mo. ;)
PM sent
I will be passing your way in a few weeks time, but by car unfortunately.
On ye olde Isle Of Inishmore then?.......or the fishguard ferry?
Ill wave to you from the control tower.
I always look at the manifest to check how many bikes are aboard but hardly ever see any....too expensive like i say.
Well i appreciate you'll be busy driving around but any foccer is always welcome for a cup o tea if im off.
P.s theres a new stretch of carriageway if you go Pembroke dock to st clears way to go east...not sure exactly what bit but word on the street is the police are hot with cameras on it at the mo. ;)
Noggyfighter passed its MOT with flying colours.
The tester said that despite being crashed it was a clean bike. 8)
Looking around at some much newer bikes in the shop confirmed this.
So i now have a summer biking pass :)
Get some practice in before being a thou rider next year.......akin to being a wring raith! :b
Got the airbox back in after my whoopsie with the help of a rubber mallet. ;) Thanks for the advice, Tony! Rain stopped play, but hopefully I'll have it all back in on Saturday. Looks like I'll be cleaning the carbs this weekend too, hopefully! :)
Changed the fork seals, oil, and dust seals
stripped cleaned front brakes , new pads
new speedo sensor
new chain and sprockets new 12mm nut
new oil and K&N filter
stripped cleaned rear calliper new pads
New front and rear tyres
painted suspension and stands
Cleaned it and ....................................... sold it :eek
Mark :)
Hi Nick,
not sure im doing the right thing selling it, might sell the RD YPVS instead :rolleyes .
will still be on here , ive leant a lot and its a great forum ;)
Mark :)
Rode up to RAF Cosford for the annual Midland Air Ambulance Bikefest. Stayed dry mostly except heavy shower mid-afternoon Highlight of the day was a flypast by Supermarine Spitfire-what a beautiful sound that 12 cylinder Rolls Royce Merlin!!! loads of bikes there including a handful of Fazers. Shropshires idea of road resurfacing seems to be chuck a few tons of loose gravel about! :eek
Think I mentioned it clashing with motorcycle museum proposed meet. It was well publicised around Brum & in MCN/MCMRode up to RAF Cosford for the annual Midland Air Ambulance Bikefest. Stayed dry mostly except heavy shower mid-afternoon Highlight of the day was a flypast by Supermarine Spitfire-what a beautiful sound that 12 cylinder Rolls Royce Merlin!!! loads of bikes there including a handful of Fazers. Shropshires idea of road resurfacing seems to be chuck a few tons of loose gravel about! :eek
Cosford bike fest, someone keptm that quiet :eek
Rode up to RAF Cosford for the annual Midland Air Ambulance Bikefest. Stayed dry mostly except heavy shower mid-afternoon Highlight of the day was a flypast by Supermarine Spitfire-what a beautiful sound that 12 cylinder Rolls Royce Merlin!!! loads of bikes there including a handful of Fazers. Shropshires idea of road resurfacing seems to be chuck a few tons of loose gravel about! :eek
Cosford bike fest, someone keptm that quiet :eek
Rode up to RAF Cosford for the annual Midland Air Ambulance Bikefest. Stayed dry mostly except heavy shower mid-afternoon Highlight of the day was a flypast by Supermarine Spitfire-what a beautiful sound that 12 cylinder Rolls Royce Merlin!!! loads of bikes there including a handful of Fazers. Shropshires idea of road resurfacing seems to be chuck a few tons of loose gravel about! :eek
Cosford bike fest, someone keptm that quiet :eek
Did my trade training there :D
Rode up to RAF Cosford for the annual Midland Air Ambulance Bikefest. Stayed dry mostly except heavy shower mid-afternoon Highlight of the day was a flypast by Supermarine Spitfire-what a beautiful sound that 12 cylinder Rolls Royce Merlin!!! loads of bikes there including a handful of Fazers. Shropshires idea of road resurfacing seems to be chuck a few tons of loose gravel about! :eek
Cosford bike fest, someone keptm that quiet :eek
Did my trade training there :D
So did I. Jan 79 to May 80. Feels like a lifetime ago
Nice one Nick...i concur good photos...you sure get about.
I got foc all scenic photos, just the usual drivel........i did 230 miles today to get warmed up for tomorrow......did some right newb things but eventually got in the flow & carved some decent turns & i had a great time...although i got soaked on the way back...for a fair weather rider i seem to do an awful lot of riding on the rain/fog/sleet :rolleyes .....noggyfighter was a little slow to pick up low down to begin with....a good thrashing seems to have cured that well :)
Went Aberystwyth for a lech....very quiet.....but looky looky.....a mighty thou.....taught the guy the foccer salute & he was amused & did it to me as i rode off....he has used foc-u but never joined so i said he should....apparently he has a 600 under a dust sheet....check out his number plate too. 8)
Then it was off to Rhayader......& llandovery which was also quiet.....& the same foccin red fiesta is blocking the car park...complete with police will impound thus vehicle docs on the windscreen.
My route for Sturday Nick,then back through Cheddar
Another good day out nick ;) .....and as usual some great piccies......good luck with the job....
a few years ago some American traced our family tree, the story said my family built tintern abbey, at least something is still standing lol.About time they came and finished building it then !!!!
Where'd you mount em Paul? Piccy? How easy to wire up? Very interested, couldn't agree more about the poxy useless OEM jobby.
Dave48, Your foxeye looks mint 8)Thanks Lez,
To be fair, It's the Supermaxx I hate! Not tried the Diamonds...I'll be honest with you without being big headed, I've not been overtaken by another biker on twisty roads whilst on diamonds. Been past a fair few wannabe's
Cleaned the noggyfighter......then cleaned the SEM-A.....lubed the chain on the sem-a.....with no paddock stand yet & only a side stand it was labourious.
Met Unfazed & his wife who were passing by, he got to see noggy towers & the fazers....always good to meet another foccer. 8)
Put the sem-a in the shed & the noggyfighter is relegated to outdoors....poor noggyfighter :'( [size=78%]...couldnt be so harsh so went to halfords & got her an oxford cover.[/size] :)
Try adjusting the preload at the rear giving less static sag, that will help stop the squatting at the rear and lifting the front to easily.
I did a quick 50 miler yesterday on noggyfighter........it was great! & i felt on good form.......the front end is far too light though & under full throttle i really need to lie on the tank because the front lifts every time theres a small bump.
Try adjusting the preload at the rear giving less static sag, that will help stop the squatting at the rear and lifting the front to easily.
I did a quick 50 miler yesterday on noggyfighter........it was great! & i felt on good form.......the front end is far too light though & under full throttle i really need to lie on the tank because the front lifts every time theres a small bump.
Try adjusting the preload at the rear giving less static sag, that will help stop the squatting at the rear and lifting the front to easily.
I did a quick 50 miler yesterday on noggyfighter........it was great! & i felt on good form.......the front end is far too light though & under full throttle i really need to lie on the tank because the front lifts every time theres a small bump.
Cheers unfazed, ill give that a go & see how it goes.
I had a blast to West Angle Bay today almost at the entrance to the haven & i seen the ferry come in....imthought i hope he makes the ferry this time ;) .
Look forward to seeing you again on the bike & we can ride some welsh twisties. :)
260 miles following the route of tour de France from York to Skipton aysgarth hawes over buttertubs pass to reeth leyburn and Ripon then home to Yorkshire coast.
Little spin - 150ish miles saw Laugharne - Fishguard Harbour - Owls Nest Llandovery - Home
Little spin - 150ish miles saw Laugharne - Fishguard Harbour - Owls Nest Llandovery - Home
Aysgarth Falls was where Robin Hood (with Kevin Costner) was filmed fighting in the waterfall...lovely spot.260 miles following the route of tour de France from York to Skipton aysgarth hawes over buttertubs pass to reeth leyburn and Ripon then home to Yorkshire coast.
I went to Aysgarth falls once, it was beautiful.
Little spin - 150ish miles saw Laugharne - Fishguard Harbour - Owls Nest Llandovery - Home
So whats this "owls nest" Landovery
yes I do need the headlight mod
My MOT tester warned me I could damage the electrics by doing the dual headlamp mod
yes I do need the headlight mod
My MOT tester warned me I could damage the electrics by doing the dual headlamp mod
I seriously need to try and get on over to you noggy so you can show me some of the local roads ^.^
My Dad was the Swordmaster on that there film.Aysgarth Falls was where Robin Hood (with Kevin Costner) was filmed fighting in the waterfall...lovely spot.260 miles following the route of tour de France from York to Skipton aysgarth hawes over buttertubs pass to reeth leyburn and Ripon then home to Yorkshire coast.
I went to Aysgarth falls once, it was beautiful.
removed the standard can, and fitted my carbon and titanium scorpion one. Then I took the baffle out and flung it under the seat :lol
removed the standard can, and fitted my carbon and titanium scorpion one. Then I took the baffle out and flung it under the seat :lol
Took wife's Fazer 1000 into a mates garage for it's MOT (she broke 2 toes last week) got picked up my son and then took in my RSV - both still have a couple of weeks left so have them there to fit in as he's got time.
Cleaned son's Fox-eye 600 and now settling down with a Belgian Cherry Beer.
Took wife's Fazer 1000 into a mates garage for it's MOT (she broke 2 toes last week) got picked up my son and then took in my RSV - both still have a couple of weeks left so have them there to fit in as he's got time.
Cleaned son's Fox-eye 600 and now settling down with a Belgian Cherry Beer.
I bought one... :D
removed the standard can, and fitted my carbon and titanium scorpion one. Then I took the baffle out and flung it under the seat :lol
Same as my one Mick, 'cept mine's all carbon. The titanium one suits yours well though. :thumbup
the core on the EIX is needle thin. do they start like that or is it a strange way they wear
had to take the cage dressed in my bike gear as I was already running a tad late. >:
Thought I might get to test my new 2 piece waterproof over suit, heavy rain, got bike out, rain stops. 50 miles later get to work without a single drop of rain. Enter the office, heavy rain starts again :)
had to take the cage dressed in my bike gear as I was already running a tad late. >:
Understandable, but you could have taken your helmet off first... :pokefun
Had a bit of an arse twitcher on the motorway today, dropped a gear to overtake a lorry and my bike just cut out. Dead. During rush hour too.Uh oh that's proper arse twitching stuff mate....have you got an alarm immobiliser fitted???
Managed to coast to the hard shoulder, tried firing it up again and it backfired bigtime before ticking over like nothing happened. Second time it's done that now, if we didn't have a kid on the way I'd be chopping it in for a new FZ1. :\
Refitted the rear wheel after fitting new bearings last night.....wheel spins real smooth, think I was confusing bearing noise with chain noise :o :o :o .........should notice the difference on the next ride :D
Had a bit of an arse twitcher on the motorway today, dropped a gear to overtake a lorry and my bike just cut out. Dead. During rush hour too.
Managed to coast to the hard shoulder, tried firing it up again and it backfired bigtime before ticking over like nothing happened. Second time it's done that now, if we didn't have a kid on the way I'd be chopping it in for a new FZ1. :\
Hi Paul , did you use a bearing puller when you removed the bearings or a screwdriver , planning on doing mine in the autumn , so was just wondering if I would need a pullerRefitted the rear wheel after fitting new bearings last night.....wheel spins real smooth, think I was confusing bearing noise with chain noise :o :o :o .........should notice the difference on the next ride :D
Uh oh that's proper arse twitching stuff mate....have you got an alarm immobiliser fitted???I do, and it's played up a bit since I got the bike. :\
Check your electrical connections. It is possible it is corrosion of connectors or a loose connections.
Procedure below does not require and major skills (not saying you don't have any major skills :) )
Start with the plug caps and work back
Unscrew the plug caps and cut about 10mm off the end and then screw them back in and put the boot back in position.
Lift the tank and take off the coil connection one by one and spray connectors with WD40( don,t spare it) and then put them back on.
As the tank is up open the electrical connections box. Take out each connector in turn pull them apart and treat both plug and socket to liberal doses of WD40.
Put all that back together
Now go the Right hand handlebar switch.
Unscrew the phillips screws and open the switch Spray the kill switch with WD40 operate it on off about 10 times and and spray some more WD40 into it.
The kill switch can be a source of problems if it has not been used for a while.
Now you have cleaned up nearly all the connectors associated with engine running.
Last bit to do is under the left side panel.
Take off the side panel and pull off the biggest connect block from the starter cut out relay unit.
Spray the both the plug and the relay connection with WD40.
Put it all back together and restart the bike. Hopefully it starts :lol
No doubt someone will come back and say this is a waste of time, but believe me from my experience it is a worthwhile exercise.
Let us know how you get on.
You may find some corrosion which needs a little bit of rewiring, but that cane be easily sorted also
Had a bit of an arse twitcher on the motorway today, dropped a gear to overtake a lorry and my bike just cut out. Dead. During rush hour too.
What type of alarm/immobiliser is fitted?
Uh oh that's proper arse twitching stuff mate....have you got an alarm immobiliser fitted???I do, and it's played up a bit since I got the bike. :\
Check your electrical connections. It is possible it is corrosion of connectors or a loose connections.
Procedure below does not require and major skills (not saying you don't have any major skills :) )
Start with the plug caps and work back
Unscrew the plug caps and cut about 10mm off the end and then screw them back in and put the boot back in position.
Lift the tank and take off the coil connection one by one and spray connectors with WD40( don,t spare it) and then put them back on.
As the tank is up open the electrical connections box. Take out each connector in turn pull them apart and treat both plug and socket to liberal doses of WD40.
Put all that back together
Now go the Right hand handlebar switch.
Unscrew the phillips screws and open the switch Spray the kill switch with WD40 operate it on off about 10 times and and spray some more WD40 into it.
The kill switch can be a source of problems if it has not been used for a while.
Now you have cleaned up nearly all the connectors associated with engine running.
Last bit to do is under the left side panel.
Take off the side panel and pull off the biggest connect block from the starter cut out relay unit.
Spray the both the plug and the relay connection with WD40.
Put it all back together and restart the bike. Hopefully it starts :lol
No doubt someone will come back and say this is a waste of time, but believe me from my experience it is a worthwhile exercise.
Let us know how you get on.
You may find some corrosion which needs a little bit of rewiring, but that cane be easily sorted also
Cheers mate I'll give it a go tomorrow, but it'll mean taking the Mondeo to work. :'(
What type of alarm/immobiliser is fitted?See your bike is same "vintage" as mine. When I bought bike last June it came with an alarm/immobiliser which had been fitted from new(2003). Previous experience with the system on my thou playing up at 10 years age decided me to have the fitted system removed & replaced with a new Datatool System 4 Red which my local Yam dealer was doing a special price on. Wasnt going to bother fitting another alarm/immob until my insurance company insisted!
put the bike back to stock gearing :)Why so -- what did you have before what did you not like
Lovely weather, warm and dry. 146 miles, from Wrexham to Betws y Coed, Llanberis, Caernarfon, Bangor, Colwyn Bay, St Asaph, Ruthin , home. Quiet on the roads this morning, but busy with traffic heading up the coast as I came home. Lots of bikers out.
That looks really good Noggy. Have a good one tomorrow, weather should be right for it. I was thinking of loading up the tent again this weekend, but as explained elsewhere, can't really do it now. I managed to get a couple of hours in to clear my thoughts a bit this afternoon though. Over the Lambourn Downs to Wantage, A338 to Hungerford (nice winding stretch with good surface - rare around here!), then a B road route back to Swindon, Highworth, Faringdon and home. Will hopefully get out again on Sunday, no idea where to head though. Maybe the tank museum at Bovington, dunno.
Spent an hour this evening giving it a good wash.
When ayone else does this, do you get random blokes coming up to you and chatting about bikes?
Call me paranoid but when he asks where I work, if I ride the bike there and what time I leave in the morning it kind of goes beyond random bike chat yeah?
When I put the bike away the disclock, chain and alarm went straight on.
Cheers Nick....got a bit of stripping and greasing to do yet but she aint all that bad really & i cant wait to see what she is made of......even got my doubts about that but i hope im proved naive on that matter.
Like you I've got a few things to deal with at the moment & although i would always welcome company i am preferring my own right now..I'm gonna get in the zone....just me, the bike, my life, no phones, no chit chat, no wize cracks, no bacon butties.....no thoughts other than the road & the tyres & the thrill just for the foc of it......i'll only be stopping when i need fuel......i don't think people quite get that about bikes do they.
I'll still be welcoming a bit of sport though if it happens so long as i stay clear of stupid speeditis but im feeling the need for some fun. 8)
Did i mention i am in Wales & it is sunny???? :sun
Rode it to a local spot, the rest and be thankful, then rode it home :)
Just cleaned the bike, and scrubbed the chain and sprockets before 're-oiling as well:
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Nice n windey
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Clean bike
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Chain and sprocket looking a bit better:
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Little bit spit & polish before i hit Welshy Walesy Roads in the morning.
Adjusted the rearset for the gear lever, lowered the handlebars a little bit, adjusted the span on the clutch and brake levers.....added some activ8 to the engine oil.....put some kurust stuff around the fuel filler lip under the cap where it was a tad rusty and gave it a thin coat of wd once dry.
Hardly ever get weekends off....never mind dry ones....when i have an FZ1 ready to ride......actually feels a little bit festive :D
+1
Little bit spit & polish before i hit Welshy Walesy Roads in the morning.
Adjusted the rearset for the gear lever, lowered the handlebars a little bit, adjusted the span on the clutch and brake levers.....added some activ8 to the engine oil.....put some kurust stuff around the fuel filler lip under the cap where it was a tad rusty and gave it a thin coat of wd once dry.
Hardly ever get weekends off....never mind dry ones....when i have an FZ1 ready to ride......actually feels a little bit festive :D
Gorgeous colour noggy, really like that! :thumbup
Woo hoo !!! i have got some Gilles rearsets to fit (thanks to Curt)
Now where am i going to find time,,I have got 8 rabbits to sort for dog food from last nights golf course raid,,a rifle that is playing up,,hope the firing pin spring is not broken :'(
hedges to cut,,back yard to clean up,,room needs glossing on woodwork,,front door need glossing,,
oh hell,,think i may go on a bike ride tomorrow :lol ,,need a rest..I did 200 or more miles today :)
Thats more like Aberystwyth should look-not like the news pics back in the winter with the prom all flooded and smashed. Glad you enjoyed the ride on the thou.,noggy!
I only did 64 miles around Staffordshire/Derbyshire roads but what a beautiful day-nice to get the tyres warm!
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Well Noggy, did you let the revs go up past 7000 ?,,
now you see why we have velcro gloves,,,hell wont they just wind up,gear after gear :) :) :) :D
Not today, but yesterday...
Spent the day installing some auxiliary lighting so that I can see in the dark again after going back to standard Fazer Candles.
Mounted the extra light to the forks so that I can see round the corners on those dark twisty Black Forest roads!
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Also took Fazeriders advice (from a different thread) and while I had all the electrics out, wired direct power from the battery to the headlights via relays switched by the original light wiring.
Originally had a voltage drop of 1.4V per bulb. Now down to 0.3V and I really think the lights are a fair bit brighter! The wiring box under the tank is now tighter than Daisy Duke's shorts though! Lot of junk in that trunk!
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Nice lights... Good job... But that brake lever says "dropped"
But the biggest mistake was booking standing tickets for Nine Inch Nails tonight. Gonna really regret that! :lol
First decent ride of the year for me, left Ottery, bacon bap at Exeter, on to Tiverton then picked up the A396 thru Dunster to Minehead, a lovely road with great scenery and apart from the cyclists and the odd suicidal pheasant a very beautiful part of the world, then back via the A358 to Taunton, quick blat down the M5 to clear out the various cyclist limbs littering the sharp parts of the bike, off at Cullompton and cross country to home. Just what a Sunday should be :)
Jonesy
Mistakes I have made today:
Got lost and ended up in Brecon.
Got lost on the way home and ended up in Ledbury.
Did a 220 mile route over 6 hours with a mega sore arse and killing knees resulting. I can hardly walk!
I reckon my bike's old enough to start developing 'character' so I'll forgive it. ;)
Hi Noggy how did all the small adjustments to the Gen2 Handlebars, Clutch, brake and gear levers work out? more fun to ride now? :lol
Since your out on the Gen2 more I wondered if you had made any adjustments.
Push lightly don't pull. Push right bar lightly to go right and left bar lightly to go left.
Went with Nick on a great countryside tour,,rode all kinds of roads and saw some brilliant sights,,oh and rode it like i stole it (a bit ) anyway :lol :lol :lol
POINT ONE: Nick.....totty does not visit old iron bridges.. :pokefun
Totty goes jogging gently down the prom with earphones in & toyt shorts.....not too fast so they can be viewed more....plus breaking a sweat may make the make up run.
Tottys idea of "the financial crisis" is when they were £100 short on getting those must have shoes for 1 night only.
Totty is abundant in every shop, cafe & petrol station scraping up the funds for their education......which all gets spent on the above named must have shoes.
All this and more is what Aber beholds........POINT TWO: & i'm still young enough to look :b
i am e.mailing this to your wife :lol :lol :lol :lol
now !!!!
i am e.mailing this to your wife :lol :lol :lol :lol
now !!!!
Sorry slim....surely by now you know how babestation works....she only accepts text messages & visa......club or no club you pay the same as all the other punters.....otherwise how am i to fund my bike. :)
Foccin ell....my mate was tattooing me today & he had nine inch nails on...real good...id only heard a couple tracks back in the 90's but now i want more of their stuff. :guitar
That is not getting lost but a bit more of an unplanned adventure :lol
220mile in 6 hours were you stopped in Brecon for a long time? :rollin
What mileage is on that bike? as you know mine is the same vintage and also the fastest colour and always had character :lol It is presently being used around south Wales by my son. You cannot miss it it has R1 gold spot Calipers and 03C Irish registration.
I like the 'unplanned adventure'! :D40,000 is just run in, mine is 79,000ish and a few foccers have over 120,000 on them. Change the Oil and filter at the recommended intervals, the usual regular maintenance and it will be fine :)
It was basically Coventry - Stratford - Worcester - Hereford - Brecon, 2 hours, 1 hour having lunch, Brecon - Hereford - Ross-On-Wye - Ledbury - Malvern - Worcester - Stratford - Coventry, 3 hours. :\
The bike hit 40,000 a couple of weeks back, is that high for one of these? How long before a rebuild is due?
sold it :'(
Thanks nick for the wise words just fancied a change to a slower colour but a faster bike lol
Thanks nick for the wise words just fancied a change to a slower colour but a faster bike lol
And Red, well Red comes from when they had a guy walking in front of slow vehicles with a red flag - the labour charge got too high so they started painting the vehicles red instead :thumbup
Thanks nick for the wise words just fancied a change to a slower colour but a faster bike lol
Why didn't you get one then? :rollin
And Red, well Red comes from when they had a guy walking in front of slow vehicles with a red flag - the labour charge got too high so they started painting the vehicles red instead :thumbup
FTFY :thumbup :lol
Took a ride up to Inverary
took mine to work in the rain. Got some Karrimor waterproof over-trousers last weekend from Sports Direct (£20) and they are actually fantastic, better than the Hein Gerrick ones I had previously.
Tweaked the preload on the forks (trying to find a sweet spot) we're getting closer............. :)
I presume that is with rider on board?
I presume u kept to the speed limits Nick?
Brilliant run down the A338 etc to Bovington tank museum. Couldn't put it off any longer, getting Foccers together is too much like herding cats :rolleyes
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One particular vehicle I wanted to see again was this Mk 1 Tiger, captured in North Africa
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Disabled by a British Churchill, someone explain to me how the foc this damage disabled it, cos focced if I could see anything else ,
Probably knocked a track of, we had nothing that could penetrate their armour at the time.
Repaired a puncture on the road using the stop and go tyre plugger, brilliant bit of kit, would have been stuffed without it.
Went for a blast on me fz1 loved every second of it not regretting getting rid of my gen 1 at all. I proper love the throaty growl of the gen2 and man on man that quickshifter is fun! Think I had it pinned in 1/2 but to scared to look down and see. Gonna try and find a decent sprayer tommorrow for the rear cowl and my newly acquired OCD
Painted my rear footpegs and hangars satin black
Your foccin dogs vanished..
I did the tiniest of tinkering today...some screen bolts from my 600.....not even sure if i like them.
& doing some fazer soul searching......junes Scotland bike trip may be the only chance i get at it over the next few years so i might just take the FZ & strip the 600 early........been out a few times on the 600 & while it is really flickable & far superior around town i am addicted to the pure grunt of the thou now.....it is immense.....the engine roar is really cool too but i have to say that with my end can it is a bit too noisy......never thought id say that either.......it has the baffle in too.
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Went for a 200mile ride with a mate through Wales to the elan valley . What an amazing place fantastic roads and views .
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Went for a 200mile ride with a mate through Wales to the elan valley . What an amazing place fantastic roads and views .
It really is a nice place innit stinch....I lived in Wales 10 years and only just discovered it a couple years ago...all man made too.
Fitted the Gillies rearsets I got off of Brooker81, looked like a Chinese puzzle at first with all the bits and bobs, had to adjust the gear lever as it was too high for my liking, then the brake light switch as it was on all the time. Also had to put a short length of black hose on the side stand so I can get to it with my boots on. Centre stand just hits the gear lever side so temporarily wrapped a bit of insulation tape round the stand and rearsets to prevent it from marking until I can adjust them, don't really want to lose the centre stand....But, quite worryingly as usual had some bits left over. Can anyone throw some light on what these are for ? More concerned about the long internally threaded bush.
Fitted new sp Engineering end can. Imho looks and sounds great even with the baffle in.
Taxed it. Mot due next munf.
Taxed it. Mot due next munf.
I foresee an instant fail.............Too Blue
Taxed it. Mot due next munf.
I foresee an instant fail.............Too Blue
I do love a bit of jealousy.... You'll get there Fraser .. X .... Meantime this just for u...
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Any ideas of best cleaning fluid to remove the oil residue without causing more long term problems?You could give brake cleaner a go and see what happens. Also try a little engine degreaser on a cloth, that'll get rid of the oil.
Any ideas of best cleaning fluid to remove the oil residue without causing more long term problems?You could give brake cleaner a go and see what happens. Also try a little engine degreaser on a cloth, that'll get rid of the oil.
A bit of petrol or nail polish remover on a cloth with definately get rid of the sticky tape residue.
A short run around some of the local Cotswold villages - The Rissingtons, Bourton-on-the-Water, Lower and Upper Slaughter. Mostly back lanes taken at a gentle pace after yesterdays rain washed a lot of loose stuff into the roads, but enjoyable nevertheless. Finished with a blat down the A44 to Chipping Norton, then Burford and home - well, you gotta clear it's throat at some point :D
So nice to have some energy left on a summery evening while it's still light after work to do this. Lifts the spirit no end :)
:rollin :rollinTaxed it. Mot due next munf.
I foresee an instant fail.............Too Blue
& more importantly whether i tightened up the yokes enough. :)
Got up with the intent of cleaning the carbs today.
Got stuck on the second screw which threatened to round, threw the spanner across the room in frustration, and did foc all all day instead.
I need to give myself a kick in the arse somehow. :o
Looks really smart!
What did you use for the fairing in-fills just above the radiator?
Chris
Adjusted head stock and chain. Serviced EXUP. Checked tyre pressures and fliud levels. Put the db killers back in the pipe, then took it out again. :lol
Went to Largs, exup focced again
Went to Largs, exup focced again
What is wrong with it?
Went to Largs, exup focced again
Went to Largs, exup focced again
What is wrong with it?
Servo is sticking.... It's happened before and gave it a dousing of lub, it may better replacing it but they're expensive
Went to Largs, exup focced again
What is wrong with it?
Servo is sticking.... It's happened before and gave it a dousing of lub, it may better replacing it but they're expensive
I had the same problem, drove me to distraction. :'( Took it apart completely, everything moving freely, motor spinning freely when connected, put it back together same Foccing problem. :rolleyes At that time the secondhand one arrived and I put the old one aside in a box waiting to be looked at again. The part which controls the motor was causing problem, but have not figured out why yet.
There are plenty on Ebay.com. I bought one from one of the fellows on her, but bought another for a friend from the States with cables for $50 incl postage. Postage was 3 times the price of the servo but much cheaper than a new one.
One on ebay uk at the moment for £65
Went to Largs, exup focced again
What is wrong with it?
Servo is sticking.... It's happened before and gave it a dousing of lub, it may better replacing it but they're expensive
I had the same problem, drove me to distraction. :'( Took it apart completely, everything moving freely, motor spinning freely when connected, put it back together same Foccing problem. :rolleyes At that time the secondhand one arrived and I put the old one aside in a box waiting to be looked at again. The part which controls the motor was causing problem, but have not figured out why yet.
There are plenty on Ebay.com. I bought one from one of the fellows on her, but bought another for a friend from the States with cables for $50 incl postage. Postage was 3 times the price of the servo but much cheaper than a new one.
One on ebay uk at the moment for £65
Yeah I've been looking on eBay, but like you worried it's something else and I've wasted £65 and I've still got the problem.
Rode it to Falmouth and back, 267 miles in all, and discovered I need to get a bigger screen to fend off the wind blast. Don't 'spose being 6'5" helps much.
Rode it to Falmouth and back, 267 miles in all, and discovered I need to get a bigger screen to fend off the wind blast. Don't 'spose being 6'5" helps much.
did you go down for the sea shanty festival?
Fitted new rear brake caliper to my project 600....bought from another foccer, cheers yamazer92 :thumbup ...went for test ride and works well ...but....speedo now jumping about all over the place :\ guess what iam doing tomorrow :rolleyes
Filled it with some unsual bits and pieces:-
Tissues
Razors
Gloves
Foil Blankets
Safety Pins
Bandages
Tuff Cut Scissors
Suction Pump
Oxygen Cylinders and masks
Pulse Oximeter
and a Defibrillator
Filled it with some unsual bits and pieces:-
Tissues
Razors
Gloves
Foil Blankets
Safety Pins
Bandages
Tuff Cut Scissors
Suction Pump
Oxygen Cylinders and masks
Pulse Oximeter
and a Defibrillator
Are you a paramedic? Do you use your Fazer on duty then?
On the way back from a friends mothers funeral I dropped in to our West Cork bikers cafe the "Motorcycle Grill" in the little village of Leap for coffee and a natter as I had not been down that way for over 2 months.
Great place to eat if you ever venture west Cork way. :)
I finally rode the noggythou to scotland today.........500 miles with a few fuel & hydration stops.....man it was hot today. :sun :sun :sun :)
& the best road of all is one of my previous favourites...the A701 from Moffat to Edinburgh........brilliant road with good vis through lots of the corners.....breathtaking really. :) .
Was too busy riding to get the camera out but for good order here is an iphone camera pic of the bike at the Devils Beef Tub near Moffat. 8)
On the way back from a friends mothers funeral I dropped in to our West Cork bikers cafe the "Motorcycle Grill" in the little village of Leap for coffee and a natter as I had not been down that way for over 2 months.
Great place to eat if you ever venture west Cork way. :)
Would love to pop over to the Emerald Isle some time. One day.
Motorcycle grill, huh? Not sure I could eat a whole grilled motorcycle - what's on the menu? Let's see.....er, fillet of Fazer? Goldwing goujons? Suzuki steaks? :lol
Lets do a foccer trip to Southern Ireland some day.......ill start saving up now for the ferry fare ;)
I finally rode the noggythou to scotland today.........500 miles with a few fuel & hydration stops.....man it was hot today. :sun :sun :sun :)
Ive got a sore arse from the saddle & a sore forehead from an annoying pressure point on my helmet but to be fair it was pretty succesful.
Notable parts of the journey were going through North Wales around Cadair Idris mountain, Lake Bala......& then a nice little road not far passed Bala called the A5104 which took me to Chester....nice & twisty & there was loads of bikes on it...the most bikes i seen all day were on it.
& the best road of all is one of my previous favourites...the A701 from Moffat to Edinburgh........brilliant road with good vis through lots of the corners.....breathtaking really. :) .
Was too busy riding to get the camera out but for good order here is an iphone camera pic of the bike at the Devils Beef Tub near Moffat. 8)
Well for the last couple days.....kicking it's tits in......gave a guy on a blade a run for his money....... :lol my bottle didn't drop... :lol
Well for the last couple days.....kicking it's tits in......gave a guy on a blade a run for his money....... :lol my bottle didn't drop... :lol
Where are you riding as your only a handful of miles away from me....and also love kicking tits
& racked up another 530 miles on my Scotland trip.....very nice trip although we did get a soaking on Skye.
Any Pictures of the seat mods?
Not fitted yet but today I picked up a baffle kit for my can
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will fit tomorrow and hopefully not feel so bad leaving early in the mornings!
Went to Oulton Park on it to watch my bro race.
Here is my bike enjoying the spoils of race 1 :)
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Cant compete with County Kerry but....this was taken just a few miles outside Birmingham this morning at a place called Romsley on the Clent Hills with terrific views looking across Bham/Black CountryI see you closed the gate behind you, :lol What is the Fazer like off road? :pokefun
Yesterday.Nice to meet you Skippernick :)
Rode 340 miles through Wales with my advanced motorcycle group. Meet Crisp Nick and Slimwilly in Abergveny, that yellow bike is so recognisable. and ground a peg, wahoo.
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Stripped out the front forks for fresh oil and New seals. Still can't quite bring myself to attempt this myself, so dropped them off atthe local dealers. :o
Kind offer Ally, thank you. Would like to watch someone strip a set down before I felt confident to do it myself. It's alright watching videos but no substitute for seeing it done in real time.Stripped out the front forks for fresh oil and New seals. Still can't quite bring myself to attempt this myself, so dropped them off atthe local dealers. :o
If I'd known you were doing that, would have helped you strip the forks Dazza. They're not that bad to do, getting the calipers and forks off takes the most time I've always found in the past when I've done fork seals on my bikes
I changed the front sprocket for a 16t, and found the 17t I took off a bit 'worn'
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. Always amazes me how these old gen 1's can hold there own against modern stuff, not as much as it amazes them though. :D
Found a nice way into Wales, avoiding that boring stretch of dual carriageway from Ross to Monmouth - A49 from Ross, then turn off for Skenfrith, B road goes all the way in to Abergavenny.
Found a nice way into Wales, avoiding that boring stretch of dual carriageway from Ross to Monmouth - A49 from Ross, then turn off for Skenfrith, B road goes all the way in to Abergavenny.
Is that the B4521, My son found that road also and uses it coming home from his place of work in near Monmouth, he says it is a great road. No one on it after 5:30pm
Why did you have a circular saw blade on there? :lolThere's not a lot left of it put it that way.
Love those pics of Pembrokeshire Hills/mountains!
Got a really nice set of mole grips plus a new trolley jack for getting the noggyfighter engine out (you can never have too many tools).
Took the noggyfighter out for one last bimble......mainly to confirm that everything is fully operational before she goes into space dock.......but also to say farewell :'( ........i went some very small farm roads locally on a quest to find an elusive hilltop landmark that i have been seeing for years but never been to......mostly guessing and hoping and i finally got there.....it is called Plumbstone Mountain & looks suspiciously like a ancillary to the ancient Presseli Hills and all their iron age and older links.........then i got on to some more major coastal roads and enjoyed the sun.
On reflection i've been giving the thou a bit too much of a slating in some respects and a ride on the 600 has confirmed this.......i am going nowhere near the same speeds on the 600 and because it is naked it feels faster......but it isnt.....on the way back i was really kicking its pan in and it takes a great deal longer to get to the tonne.........where i like it over the thou is the reach on the bars which is natural and the front end is very light and adjustable......i can lightly hold the 600 bars and hold the weight of the bike on my crotch and legs but on the thou i am forced forward and onto the bars and this makes a light touch much more difficult.
The 600 is also much more neutral mid corner.......very confidence inspiring.....i hope that is just the shock needing sorting out.
I came home and parked noggyfighter out the back.....applied plenty penetrating oil on the hot exhaust studs and turned off the key.......farewell noggyfighter :(
Got a really nice set of mole grips plus a new trolley jack for getting the noggyfighter engine out (you can never have too many tools).
Took the noggyfighter out for one last bimble......mainly to confirm that everything is fully operational before she goes into space dock.......but also to say farewell :'( ........i went some very small farm roads locally on a quest to find an elusive hilltop landmark that i have been seeing for years but never been to......mostly guessing and hoping and i finally got there.....it is called Plumbstone Mountain & looks suspiciously like a ancillary to the ancient Presseli Hills and all their iron age and older links.........then i got on to some more major coastal roads and enjoyed the sun.
On reflection i've been giving the thou a bit too much of a slating in some respects and a ride on the 600 has confirmed this.......i am going nowhere near the same speeds on the 600 and because it is naked it feels faster......but it isnt.....on the way back i was really kicking its pan in and it takes a great deal longer to get to the tonne.........where i like it over the thou is the reach on the bars which is natural and the front end is very light and adjustable......i can lightly hold the 600 bars and hold the weight of the bike on my crotch and legs but on the thou i am forced forward and onto the bars and this makes a light touch much more difficult.
The 600 is also much more neutral mid corner.......very confidence inspiring.....i hope that is just the shock needing sorting out.
I came home and parked noggyfighter out the back.....applied plenty penetrating oil on the hot exhaust studs and turned off the key.......farewell noggyfighter :(
did'nt see yours nick...do you know where mine is... :lol
Started stripping the noggyfighter in the sun this afternoon.......it started raining so i packed everything away...then the rain stopped about 5 minutes after i packed up......so i thought foc it and took the dog out for a walk i stead.......ill do some more tomorrow.
Not technically just today [been doing this project on and off since last friday], fitted an UTCOMP trip computer.
Not technically just today [been doing this project on and off since last friday], fitted an UTCOMP trip computer.
I have to ask, Why? :)
Nice one Noggy, we were in Wales,did you hear us? :lol
attempted tail tidy
just need to acquire a red reflector to go under plate now
My baby of the Fazer family has just gone to its new home and to a fellow foccer. :)
Ken (cager in training) arrived with his mechanic to check it over and he can now change his profile from "I don't own a bike" to "1998 Fazer 400". His eagle eyed mechanic noticed some play in the Swinging arm bearings and a tiny bit of notchiness in the steering head bearings which I had not noticed, much to my surprise. I never felt it when I rode it, but then I had not ridden it more than 10miles since my son brought it came back from the UK. His mechanic took it for a spin and also did not notice it when riding it. His comment was the same as mine when I first rode the 400, "it is a really nice little bike to ride"
It has been ultra reliable in the 31000Km my son put on it while I had it. Was really sad to see it go to be honest. :'(
I could not really justify keeping it, but it is I believe gone to a good home and will be taken care of.
Yeah, a really bad shaped wide belly pan,,one for grandad i rekon :lol
good luck sorting the shock
Took it in to replace the front tyre - lovely to have it rolling nicely into corners again instead of dropping off the edge! (it was a winter tyre, so didn't wear too evenly). And booked it in for a service next week.
Every time I go to that place, he has something in that catches my eye, this time an immaculate Katana 1000 - forgot the camera though. And he had an FZ750 up on the bench - always bikes I think of as my era. Says he might have another Kat thou in for sale soon too - oh, to have unlimited funds!
Put the gen II up for sale. Still not sure if its the right thing to do, but hey-ho :-[
Went a wee 200 mile blast to Dumfries then along the A75 to Stranraer and back up the A77 to Kilmarnock, cracking day and my head is a little bit sunburnt :D
I have got something similiar to that, called back to black. Bought it ages ago and gives black plastics a nice sheen.
Did the mirror mod, not road tested as yet, but look less antenna like and not filled with a view of my elbows. Hope the reports of less turbulence are also true.
Ordered a sheep skin seat cover to stop my arse going numb on long runs, tried my m8's sheep skin cover on my bike and wow wot a difference, I was a bit on the sceptical about them but thought I give it a go.....nothing lost and nothing gained.....going to name it "Boris"..... :lol
Just got back from the Devon air ambulance trust rideout, from Tiverton to Teignmouth via 76 miles of nice roads. Overall I did a little over 100 miles. I would guess between 800-1100 bikes attended the ride.
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More overflow parking in a different area.
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I ended up playing tag with this Z750
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Had a chat after we parked up. He was a little surprised when I told him mine was a 600 not a 1000 fazer. Grins all round, this day.
Where and what nick?
Where and what nick?
You really do not want to know, unless of course you are inquisitive like Nick and wants to camp on the Beacons watching the others trading gear,rolling it ,injecting it,sniffing it, and thats just the girls :lol , than end up fighting over the fact that no one wants to fight.
Good luck Nick,lock yer bike or put it in your tent ;)
tell us more about the seat cover....I've been thinking of something similar myself before the next tour.
have you manufactured it from a sheepskin rug or was it bought ready made?
FAZER 390 nicely done bike-we need a ' job ' card/imfo
Sweet looking 6 there Jase, nice work :thumbup
Well, I survived the BBQ in Wales, not for lack of trying! One of the poisons going the rounds was this...
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...which was some serious firewater that burned all the way down and quite literally took your breath away - 80% proof :eek
Got another years MOT on it.
And the best road in the Yorkshire Dales so far is...Sounds like your enjoying our County Nick.....don't tell them all what it's like ...they'll all come!
B6479/B6255 from Settle to Hawes, via Horton on Ribblesdale - wow, just wow :evil
Just got back from that one, and on this beautiful summer evening it was completely empty :b
And the best road in the Yorkshire Dales so far is...One of my favourites,when i have only a couple hours to play that is my go to road.
B6479/B6255 from Settle to Hawes, via Horton on Ribblesdale - wow, just wow :evil
Just got back from that one, and on this beautiful summer evening it was completely empty :b
Nick, i wish i was with you
Refitted the baffle to my new Mivv can as the bloody din off it on long rides is getting on my titsGlad I'm not the only one! Problem then is it is almost a tad quiet, but definitely prefer that to helmet crushingly loud. Still looks nice though at least.
Refitted the baffle to my new Mivv can as the bloody din off it on long rides is getting on my titsGlad I'm not the only one! Problem then is it is almost a tad quiet, but definitely prefer that to helmet crushingly loud. Still looks nice though at least.
:agreeNick, i wish i was with you
Oh darling, I miss you too! :kiss
:lol
PS a few days in Cumbria, then hopefully Snowdonia, then maybe mid Wales :D
Nick, i wish i was with you+1 :'(
Fitted kebabs R6 shock but first took the opportunity to remove and re-grease swing arm.So, I take it you're rhino testing it tomorrow. :D Give us a shout if you fancy a run out.
Note for anyone still to do the shock conversion on the 600 whether for r6 or the thou shock. Before refitting the swing arm, hang the new shock in place by the top bolt. It saves the fight to get the reservoir up through the arm :)
Also where I fitted everything back loosely when I came to tighten the bottom shock bolt the new dog bones blocked me from using a socket due to their shape.
im in mate see you tomorrow:thumbup ETA From the vague information received from the Midden, between 11-12, call it 1pm
might be up for this....where and when ?sent you a pm Red
Not nice :(??? You've lost me there mate, was actually meant as a complement. Meaning, you were always in my mirror view, as opposed to not in it and Miles behind.
Thanks mate :) didn't read the writeup picture put me off likNot nice :(??? You've lost me there mate, was actually meant as a complement. Meaning, you were always in my mirror view, as opposed to not in it and Miles behind.
Are you on your period? :lol
Did 100 miles around pembrokeshire and carmarthenshire on the thou in the sun....went to Cenarth falls.....was ok but nowt special......the kinda falls that are 2 a penny up north o Scotland.
I have a new love for the thou now after further suspension tweeking......it is getting better and better......I'm still winding out the rebound on the front forks and with every click softer it gets more manageable on the roads...looking at my cable tie gauge i can still go a bit more softer without bottoming out.
The blistering performance of that engine i will never get from anything else at a few grand......it is addictive. 8)
:faz THOU NO LONGER FOR SALE
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Did 100 miles around pembrokeshire and carmarthenshire on the thou in the sun....went to Cenarth falls.....was ok but nowt special......the kinda falls that are 2 a penny up north o Scotland.
I have a new love for the thou now after further suspension tweeking......it is getting better and better......I'm still winding out the rebound on the front forks and with every click softer it gets more manageable on the roads...looking at my cable tie gauge i can still go a bit more softer without bottoming out.
The blistering performance of that engine i will never get from anything else at a few grand......it is addictive. 8)
:faz THOU NO LONGER FOR SALE
Picked up my new FZ8 from CMC Coleshill. I will take some photos later :D
....went to Cenarth falls.....was ok but nowt special......the kinda falls that are 2 a penny up north o Scotland.
Did the final clean before she gets her new owner. Good day/bad day, not sure.
Every time I see those they look sooo awesome... where did you get the link pipe?
After 5 weeks waiting i finally have my Nitron rear shock preload adjustment tool........complete setup paradise is almost within my grasp.....1 more night shift and i can enjoy some time off and tinker with the bike and get out and enjoy. 8) 8) 8)looking forward to hearing the results of the adjustments.
Went for a little ride out and stumbled across this cheeky young lady. Enjoy. :)Needs seeing again on this page too, I think.
Went for a little ride out and stumbled across this cheeky young lady. Enjoy. :)
And you didn't stop to say hi :thumbdown
Mind you some of us was at work!
Put in new coolant after rad fuse blew and gushed out like a shaken bottle of coke,100000 miles on clock and was the first bit of bother from new.a bit of a troublesome bike that,maybe you should get rid :lol
I changed the hand made brass dog bone from a previous ownerthat gave the bike nearly a 2inch lift back to standard ones. then commuted 30 miles in the wind and rainDid it change the ride much?
Removed the Delkevic exhaust ( now on ebay) because the noise was just a bit too much and put this Micron on and I think it is even louder! I must be getting old.
I will keep this on for a bit because I just like the way it looks.
Nice run up to Oban today weather was ok, stopped in Inveraray for a brew on the way back, on the ride back down the road just up from the Dunoon turn off there was a truck coming towards me a big artic truck then the arsehole driving it decides his mobile is more important than keeping his truck on the road, truck veers to the left on to the grass banking at about 40mph, I was doing 60mph and the next thing was a wave of grass, dirt and rocks being scattered all over the road, the bike and lastly me got a lovely bruise starting to develop on my chest fucking legs got it as well.....fucking arsehole drivers leave ya fucking mobile phones alone and look where ur going....... :grumble
Who's Heather?
Only meant to go for a brief local ride this afternoon. Ended up going A338, Wantage, Hungerford, Salisbury. Brief stop at Old Sarum, then Amesbury, Marlborough, Swindon and home. 125 miles. Well, when the sun comes out like that, you've got to really, might not get much more before winter.
It's funny how you can think you're getting used to what a bike can do, then it just completely blows you away! Ivanised last year now, and I've had plenty of good blasts using that power, but the grin-factor was amazing today. The new R6 shock combined with the drop down the forks gave me so much more confidence in the corners, the way it helps to hold a line, helps to make it easier to change line, less effort to switch from right to left handers etc. And the sheer go still amazes me sometimes. It's really starting to feel like a complete package. So how much more difference does a set of R1 USD forks make? I can't imagine it!
Noggy that bike seriously don't like you. How did u find the suspension changes ?
Glad u got it setup a bit more to your liking. I highly recommend a set of arrow headers if u are feeling flush.
There's nothing changed on it as far as distance comfort goes Nogs. The ride isn't harsher than it was before - just much better controlled. Luke has simply set it up for someone of my weight. The standard gen 1 rear shock is known to be a weak point, and was pretty terrible on my last three bikes. A Hagon shock on the back of the last one transformed it, but that one had really let go, so there was a massive difference. This one seemed to last better, but the R6 one is a clear improvement.
But I'm probably not the best person to ask about suspension changes. I've never altered the suspension settings I've had on any bike I've owned, and that includes machines bought second hand! I just tend to get on and ride the things, plus, I've never really had the money to play about with fancy set-ups. Fiddling with suspension settings scares me, cos I've read so many things that warn of the knots you can tie yourself in if you don't really know what you're doing, and I don't :lol
When I load a bike up for a spot of touring, I don't touch anything either. I just ride to suit the altered weight. If I'm touring, I'm happy to go a bit slower, cos I'll be taking in the scenery more anyway. But my current touring/camping kit weighs considerably less than your average pillion, so doesn't affect the ride that much anyhoo.
The R6 shock has made me wonder how far you can go with a gen 1, and it still be a great all-rounder though. I'll have to do the R1 fork mod some time (probably next year now), and I actually got to wondering how much difference a pair of carbon/magnesium/ultra-light, super-unobtainium wheels would make - reducing unsprung weight an' all that. The gen 1 will always have a weight penalty over more modern bikes, but that doesn't mean it can't be quite awesome - we've seen here what they can do on the track, and plenty here have already done all the mods I'm slowly getting around to doing - except I haven't seen anyone try the lightweight wheels option yet, probably for obvious reasons ££££££££!
Went for a blast out last night 100 or do miles. Decided I don't like the custom map
60,000 miles (halfway to work this morning).
60,000 miles (halfway to work this morning).
:eek That's a bloody long commute - what you got, an intergalactic Fazer or something?! :lol
Got the front sprocket off, degreased the area and the swingarm and chain after the 2500 mile trip to Czeq and back,
found my 16 tooth front sprocket and put it on,
Just took it for a 20 minute spin,,,,,oh my ,,,it really is much, much, much more fun with the 16 tooth front :lol
Got the front sprocket off, degreased the area and the swingarm and chain after the 2500 mile trip to Czeq and back,
found my 16 tooth front sprocket and put it on,
Just took it for a 20 minute spin,,,,,oh my ,,,it really is much, much, much more fun with the 16 tooth front :lol
I had the front skimming the tarmac purely unintentionally exiting a roundabout next to M/C Megastore today - guess I was in third, didn't think I was really giving it any. So a smaller front sprocket just isn't needed on a gen 1 methinks!
Rode down to my speed awareness course. Just goin in now. Shud be interesting.
started her up after a few days away and alls wellSomething I should start doing, flat battery again the other day :/
Taxed it!!!
Woo! Can finally go out on two wheels again :D :D :D
Took the rear wheel out , got a part worn rear tyre on its way ,thought i would try my luckon one
Took the rear wheel out , got a part worn rear tyre on its way ,thought i would try my luckon one
hey, mr willy...you going to fit it yourself ? ;)
and there was me thinking you could do anything :pokefunSoul destroying when you find out your hero is a mere mortal isn't it :'(
Tidy Mr Noggy, you will love the roar !! :)
Glencoe, Oban & Lochleven....great day out with 16 other bikes
Glencoe, Oban & Lochleven....great day out with 16 other bikes
Would love to ride some of those roads again. I will someday, but don't think it'll be until I can afford to B&B it to avoid the midgie scourge inherent with camping there. Probably not next year, hopefully the year after (if I can get a passport :lol ).
Meanwhile, how about some pics on your next little jaunt BBB? :)
That was a long day! Left home at 8:30 this morning, didn't get back til 9:30 this evening. Had a ride down to Exmoor, took the coast road from Minehead to Lynmouth, and snapped some views of Exmoor:
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Had fish and chips by the sea at Lynmouth:
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Covered a fair few miles around the moors too, Exe Valley, Bampton to Minehead, Minehead to Lynmouth (twice!), and generally just followed my nose with no set route. 397 miles covered today :)
That was a long day! Left home at 8:30 this morning, didn't get back til 9:30 this evening. Had a ride down to Exmoor, took the coast road from Minehead to Lynmouth, and snapped some views of Exmoor:
Removed the old throttle cables and threaded through my new OEM ones... then realised that noggy was kind enough to have included them on his carbs... I really should have looked before I bought the new ones, woops
I then spent about 15 minutes cursing trying to get them attached to the carbs and a further two hours trying to refit the carbs... I forgot how much of an absolute pain in the ass job this is
"Re-fitting my carbs was easy" said no Foccer ever.
So, I opted for a potentially stupid option (this happens far too often when things don't go my way) and wrapped a ratchet strap around the carbs and the head of the engine and ratcheted the buggers on!! It wasn't super quick, but it certainly made life much easier. At this point, my back reminded me that it was now totally ruined and that I should go back in doors...
Took it to Mumbles - Swansea
Lots of very nice machines there
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Isn't it only bee's that leave the sting behind? A wasp can sting you several times and fly off as far as I was aware
Red 98 - would you be willing to give a lesson on how to balance carbs? maybe an Idiots guide lol
Met an older london geezer chap on a zzr1400 at Aber who had just finished the round britain rally.....he gave me his details and said he'd be my sponsor if i wanted to do it sometime...(you gotta be recommended apparently) very nice of him i thought....although fat chance of me getting a passnnext year....he also said that he'd been out with the LOFO's from ace cafe...showed them the way to somewhere he reckons although hecouldn't remember any individual bikes.
Met an older london geezer chap on a zzr1400 at Aber who had just finished the round britain rally.....he gave me his details and said he'd be my sponsor if i wanted to do it sometime...(you gotta be recommended apparently) very nice of him i thought....although fat chance of me getting a passnnext year....he also said that he'd been out with the LOFO's from ace cafe...showed them the way to somewhere he reckons although hecouldn't remember any individual bikes.
Ah, yes Noggy, that would of been Captain Birdseye....Black ZZR 1400, remember him well.
He didn't hand about on that thing, at one point remember seeing him on the back wheel and the boyish grin he had on his face when we stopped for a cuppa at Southend made me realise why we do this. Good on him, he certainly gets about.
Yes but you can't keep up with them ones, thus why you hone in on the ones using zimmer frames or caged up in people carriers ;)
hey,mr mids,plenty of old grannies out that day,most of them on fazers :lol :lol :lol
:'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
noticed my rear pads are getting low....a down side of owning a fast silver bike :lol
Bloody hell is there a back brake? very rarely use it.
took me a while to work this one out :o ....lots of people on here not using the back brake :eek ....then it finally dawned on me ....its all the extra power i have on my silver bike.it needs both brakes to stop it.....yamaha fitted both brakes to all fazers/colours weather they needed them or not :lol
Put it away for the winter blues.........spent a couple of hours ACF50ing it, optimate on...........cya in the springtime.......now where did I put me book.... :)
Drained carbs, applied ACF50, charged battery. Tank already brimmed and fuel stabiliser added. Goodbye to the Fazer for 6 months.
Heavy salting of roads in the Welsh hills so prefer to use my 25 year old XJ600 and cosset the Fazer.Ah ha I see, and yes I have seen even in an open to two sides covered area if it has been cold and quickly gets warm then things that had soaked up the cold like metal parts then "sweat" and you can write your name in them.
Put it away for the winter blues.........spent a couple of hours ACF50ing it, optimate on...........cya in the springtime.......now where did I put me book.... :)Drained carbs, applied ACF50, charged battery. Tank already brimmed and fuel stabiliser added. Goodbye to the Fazer for 6 months.
Why ACF50 if putting away presumably in garage for winter
:eek :eek :eek....rode 250ish miles to the stafford show, winters not here yet :rolleyes
cos that salt lays around for ages on dry roads too.Yep somtimes you can see it on M-ways like dust when it is dry, so I wait untill some rain has washed it away, althought we get some crap in this country it never rearly stays the same for long
Drained carbs, applied ACF50, charged battery. Tank already brimmed and fuel stabiliser added. Goodbye to the Fazer for 6 months.
Up here in not so sunny Scotland winter comes around quicker than down south.........the other reason it's gone to bed now is that the tax is out......and I don't ride in the cold weather during this time of the yr...........I have no interest in riding in the cold today was 11 degrees, so far this yr I've done about 3.5k which is more than enough, I prefer to get back on the bike in the springtime with that new bike feeling for the first time..........like fook me I don't remember it being this quick....lol so there u go........it's a toy for the summer :)
Up here in not so sunny Scotland winter comes around quicker than down south.........the other reason it's gone to bed now is that the tax is out......and I don't ride in the cold weather during this time of the yr...........I have no interest in riding in the cold today was 11 degrees, so far this yr I've done about 3.5k which is more than enough, I prefer to get back on the bike in the springtime with that new bike feeling for the first time..........like fook me I don't remember it being this quick....lol so there u go........it's a toy for the summer :)
not just in scotland matey......the more fun we have on our bikes in the summer the quicker the winter comes :\...weather has changed down here in the south, wet and damp, but not cold yet......iam going to see if I can get a few more days out this year ;)
Was hoping to go to Hoggin the bridge today , but only had a couple of spare hours , so went down to Cheddar instead . Looking forward to getting the bike ivanised on Thursday , hoping the Hurricane has finished by then .
Was hoping to go to Hoggin the bridge today , but only had a couple of spare hours , so went down to Cheddar instead . Looking forward to getting the bike ivanised on Thursday , hoping the Hurricane has finished by then .
is your fazer black? and did you have someone riding behind you? if so,i saw ya coming down the Gorge as i was going up!!
had been to WSM for the beach race,but finding out it now costs £20 to get in i gave it a swerve,had a double flaked 99 and went for a bimble in the glorious sunshine,out of weston via Banwell to cheddar,up the Gorge to Green ore,turned right towards wells with that amazing view coming down off the mendips of the Avalon valley/Glastonbury Tor,headed towards shepton mallet through croscombe,got on the pilton road towards pyle,past the bath and west show ground and headed towards the A303,hopped onto the A37 then the road towards somerton/compton dundon, got fuel at Glastonbury and went home. cleaned the chain and re lubed it,in case thats my last ride of the year.
Mine is black , there was a bike behind the car behind me though not with me , were you with another bike ,coming up through the Gorge , I thought one of them was a FazerWas hoping to go to Hoggin the bridge today , but only had a couple of spare hours , so went down to Cheddar instead . Looking forward to getting the bike ivanised on Thursday , hoping the Hurricane has finished by then .
is your fazer black? and did you have someone riding behind you? if so,i saw ya coming down the Gorge as i was going up!!
had been to WSM for the beach race,but finding out it now costs £20 to get in i gave it a swerve,had a double flaked 99 and went for a bimble in the glorious sunshine,out of weston via Banwell to cheddar,up the Gorge to Green ore,turned right towards wells with that amazing view coming down off the mendips of the Avalon valley/Glastonbury Tor,headed towards shepton mallet through croscombe,got on the pilton road towards pyle,past the bath and west show ground and headed towards the A303,hopped onto the A37 then the road towards somerton/compton dundon, got fuel at Glastonbury and went home. cleaned the chain and re lubed it,in case thats my last ride of the year.
Mine is black , there was a bike behind the car behind me though not with me , were you with another bike ,coming up through the Gorge , I thought one of them was a FazerWas hoping to go to Hoggin the bridge today , but only had a couple of spare hours , so went down to Cheddar instead . Looking forward to getting the bike ivanised on Thursday , hoping the Hurricane has finished by then .
is your fazer black? and did you have someone riding behind you? if so,i saw ya coming down the Gorge as i was going up!!
had been to WSM for the beach race,but finding out it now costs £20 to get in i gave it a swerve,had a double flaked 99 and went for a bimble in the glorious sunshine,out of weston via Banwell to cheddar,up the Gorge to Green ore,turned right towards wells with that amazing view coming down off the mendips of the Avalon valley/Glastonbury Tor,headed towards shepton mallet through croscombe,got on the pilton road towards pyle,past the bath and west show ground and headed towards the A303,hopped onto the A37 then the road towards somerton/compton dundon, got fuel at Glastonbury and went home. cleaned the chain and re lubed it,in case thats my last ride of the year.
no,i was on my own-black boxeye,last corner as you hit the shops/buildings,if it was you you nodded !! :lol
Received my new Butane powered soldering iron and fixed the heated grips - as well as adding some additional protection to the wires in the form of shrink wrap. My hands were nice and toasty this morning on the way to work, albeit entirely pointless as its actually not too cold outside at the moment.
In other news, the thou ended up on its side yesterday evening after some muppet cage driver decided to ignore the rules of giving way at roundabouts. Thankfully no significant damage, both me and the bike are fine. It just has a slight scratch on the bar end, crash bung and exhaust - fairing and engine casings are perfectly intact and no marks on my helmet either.
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SPENT 6 hours with bristol banger trying to get this to run now suspect a blocked fuel rail
got pissed off and frustrated and took the 06 out to purge the soul
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i use 758's love em but you need lower risers - i grind off the nibs then were the switch gear goes 3 wraps of insulation tape and never had em move
i use 758's love em but you need lower risers - i grind off the nibs then were the switch gear goes 3 wraps of insulation tape and never had em move
600 passed mot....never failed in 13 year of ownership.not even any advisories ... :D
600 passed mot....never failed in 13 year of ownership.not even any advisories ... :D
i use 758's love em but you need lower risers - i grind off the nibs then were the switch gear goes 3 wraps of insulation tape and never had em move
Cool, i had the 758's on my old bike and they were nice, i sold them :\ .......ill kid nyself they were the wrong colour for the thou.........[size=78%]i used double sided tape but i got the feeling it wasnt really needed so i might just try insulation tape.[/size]
The standard bars are total shite as i cant get leverage to properly countersteer without being lying on the tank.....if im remotely upright they are just hard work.
Cheers! :thumbup
Cheeky welsh foccer :pokefun..... :lol
lots to wear out in 819 miles ......yep, a full 819 miles in the last year :o.......must get out more, did a quick blast down the thames valley after the mot so thats another 40 miles :lol
i use 758's love em but you need lower risers - i grind off the nibs then were the switch gear goes 3 wraps of insulation tape and never had em move
Cool, i had the 758's on my old bike and they were nice, i sold them :\ .......ill kid nyself they were the wrong colour for the thou.........[size=78%]i used double sided tape but i got the feeling it wasnt really needed so i might just try insulation tape.[/size]
The standard bars are total shite as i cant get leverage to properly countersteer without being lying on the tank.....if im remotely upright they are just hard work.
Cheers! :thumbup
Why not do it properly and just drill the bars?
Sorry to hear that nick, hope you feel a bit better this morning.......so, R1 fork conversion and a great opportunity to change the colour of your bike ;)............I cant heal your wounds but if you need help in recovering your bike just give me a call.....take it easy matey.....
Ouch! You have my every sympathy! At least the damage is light.
Next step - phone Deefer, and get those fairings up to him for fixin'!!
Oh and get well soon too, or whatever. ;)
I rode for 2 hours in city traffic, although it doesn't matter as long as I am on the bike :)
And did something crative
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Stared at it through a rain soaked window.
bought it :eek
bought it :eek
:useless
:lol :lol :lol :lol
Stuck LED lamps in my clocks after the bulb under the speedo went last night - made passing speed cameras in the dark interesting.
Stuck LED lamps in my clocks after the bulb under the speedo went last night - made passing speed cameras in the dark interesting.
I have to ask....... How?
Recieved my lush R6 shock upgrade from kebab19, well packaged and bang on time, cheers mate :thumbup
I made this for it. But the missus was snoozing on the lounge and probably wouldn't have liked being rocked by bike noise downstairs so I didn't actually use it yet :(
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And the brake light cooling assy?
If only they did a 110/70 17 for the 600.
nowt today apart from put lock in box to go town later on it
bought bargain givi box from liverpool on tuesday - can confirm itll do genuine 135 mph :D
possibly more - i wimped :D
Noggy, what do you mean "Last day"?????
Nice to see you are using all the tyre :lol
With the amount of crap on the roads it will take a full day to clean mine :'(
Removed the centre stand,cleaned/degreased/removed surface rust then applied 2 coats Hammerite smoothrite black from aerosol can. Also cleaned return spring and pivot bolts & nuts. Will refit tomorrow once paint has hardened a tad with nice clean grease. Preventive maintenance is the way to go. Also took opportunity to clean up frame,rear suspension pivot area- no rust on my baby! :lol
Depends on the extentof corrosion,I guess.The really important section is the curved bridge piece that braces the 2 stand legs. Light surface rust can be removed but if its gone wafer thin or seriously perforated then prob best to get a new section welded in-thats assuming the legs are in good condition and can take a welded joint either side..Warning signs of a weakening stand are increasing difficulty rolling bike onto stand as the legs move out of alignment.Removed the centre stand,cleaned/degreased/removed surface rust then applied 2 coats Hammerite smoothrite black from aerosol can. Also cleaned return spring and pivot bolts & nuts. Will refit tomorrow once paint has hardened a tad with nice clean grease. Preventive maintenance is the way to go. Also took opportunity to clean up frame,rear suspension pivot area- no rust on my baby! :lol
This is on my list of jobs to do - as you say preventive more than anything, do you have any tips, what to look out for, wisdom on the job? is it best to totally remove rust back down to bare metal or is hammerite best on light non flaking surface rust. Do you first use a primer.
Also I have thought perhaps spraying ACF 50 inside the stand tubes somehow, so now yours is off is there any where that you can gain access so this can be done.
Thanks.
I think my stand is as good as yours- many people would not touch as they would say its fine, there is only a little surface rust on the joining bar, I did the side stand this year.
I wonder if a tiny hole the size of the thin spray tube would do any harm once re filled, but if there is no way to get it in there then there is no way it can rust from the inside in the first place is there ! which is what I would be trying to prevent.
fitted a quieter can
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Swapped out the OEM Regulator/ Rectifier for a new one (well, from a breakers, but only done 9,000 miles) to see if that will fix the problem of the battery not charging.
Unfortunately, when I went out this evening, it was humid and wet and, once again, a few hours later, the bike would turn over but not fire so ended up having to bump it :(
Swapped out the OEM Regulator/ Rectifier for a new one (well, from a breakers, but only done 9,000 miles) to see if that will fix the problem of the battery not charging.
Unfortunately, when I went out this evening, it was humid and wet and, once again, a few hours later, the bike would turn over but not fire so ended up having to bump it :(
Battery maybe ?
Quick squirt down to my local beach.
Filled up the tank.
Washed it
Stored it in its manger
Battery out
& 1 whole season without falling off :lol
Bike still for sale if anyone is interested....£2500 xmas bargain.
put the battery back on and checked the tyre pressures before my bimble up to the NEC tomorow for the bike show
13 degree's,dry and mild at the end of november-bloody global warming eh ?! 8)
Replaced the bent fairing/reg-rect bracket (cheers b1k3rdude :thumbup ). Everything now looks as if it's aligned pretty well, though no doubt it'll all buzz like hell. Closer inspection of the main damage on the fairing is starting to lead me to believe it's something I could fix myself if I'm not worried about having a perfect job. The cracks can be closed quite neatly with just a little pressure, and no chunks have broken off. I'd be more interested in a proper repair if it wasn't for the cost of fresh paintwork, but I reckon I could get it looking "reasonable" by just touching it in after repair, assuming I can find a half decent colour match.
Seat was sticking a little on the catches where it took a bash on the tail unit, but a little selective bashing of a slightly bent lug seems to have solved that issue.
Good to hear your making progress nick :thumbup
Yes, good to hear you're on the mend Nick.
MT09..this one had an aftermarket exhaust for a wapping £1300 extra :eek
That was for full system nick, cant remember make but it was one of the top ones...I was offered test rides on both the 7 and 9 but didnt have time today......the 7 is bike of the year so that will be interesting, a twin cylinder 700c but the sales guy who ive known for a few years said I would'nt notice riding it.....sitting on both the 9 was a bit uncomfortable for me, very narrow seat, the 7 was better, cant see either being good for touring....looking forward to a test ride....
Went to aldi
fitted a new mudguard "from ebay" so had to drill out the holes some more and fitt the fender extender ,then polished the life out of her and headed to west cork,and successfully learned the art of clutching up in 2nd gear :) christ when you look down and your approaching 100 mph and your wheel is only coming down ha ha some crack . gen 1 :faz rocks
its worse im getting i fear :) [size=78%],[/size]fitted a new mudguard "from ebay" so had to drill out the holes some more and fitt the fender extender ,then polished the life out of her and headed to west cork,and successfully learned the art of clutching up in 2nd gear :) christ when you look down and your approaching 100 mph and your wheel is only coming down ha ha some crack . gen 1 :faz rocks
Daft as ever I see :lol
its worse im getting i fear :) [size=78%],[/size]fitted a new mudguard "from ebay" so had to drill out the holes some more and fitt the fender extender ,then polished the life out of her and headed to west cork,and successfully learned the art of clutching up in 2nd gear :) christ when you look down and your approaching 100 mph and your wheel is only coming down ha ha some crack . gen 1 :faz rocks
Daft as ever I see :lol
Used it for physio/occupational therapy. Sit on bike. Raise foot to footrest. Lower foot to floor. Repeat until bored.
Not long now! :)
Used it for physio/occupational therapy. Sit on bike. Raise foot to footrest. Lower foot to floor. Repeat until bored.
Not long now! :)
Do as I did and use the crash bung as a footrest, first fright you get will have you bending it fairly fast to the get to the lever in a hurry :rollin
3 more weeks ya jammy bassa.....you'll have wanked yourself into a coma by the end of it :lol
3 more weeks ya jammy bassa.....you'll have wanked yourself into a coma by the end of it :lol
You've been monitoring my browsing history again haven't you :o
3 more weeks ya jammy bassa.....you'll have wanked yourself into a coma by the end of it :lol
Nicks first day back on his bike after a few weeks recuperation, but concerned about the lack of damping on the shock. :lol
I prefer to put a big star, rather than a fairy on the top of mine! :D
had moved the bars back towards me
moved them back away :D
had moved the bars back towards me
moved them back away :D
ooh, i was thinking of doing this as i get cramp in my wrists did it not work then, can't really afford renthals.
i usally move them away on naked/straight bar bikes but they were too far away
moved them towards me but they were too close :D
so back they went - not as far this time :D
Nick, if you move to Carlisle, Wales will feel the pinch in the reduction of fuel and police revenue :lol
Nick, if you move to Carlisle, Wales will feel the pinch in the reduction of fuel and police revenue :lol
Not to mention the immense revenue loss from all the all-day breakfasts :lol
I've had an idea! How about we all ride over to Spain, and throw Lew off one of those cliffs for being such a smug git?
No offense Lew, you understand :lol
It is cooling down now as well like it was only 21 degrees on Saturday. :lol
Rode her for the first time. :D
OH and put a santa hat on the back. want to be festive and whatnot.
Rode her for the first time. :D
OH and put a santa hat on the back. want to be festive and whatnot.
Ah a nice fast silver one, the best.
Rode her for the first time. :D
OH and put a santa hat on the back. want to be festive and whatnot.
Ah a nice fast silver one, the best.
Ah but if he was a fast rider silver would be better.
Everyone knows red is the fastest, why do you think Noggy bought a red fazer and scrapped the silver one :lol :lol :lol
Picture doesent show it but its actually blue....
Dropped it again :'( :'(
Coming out of the work car park, turning right and the front just slipped as if it was on ice, didn't even accelerate particularly fast and off it went sliding down the road leaving me behind.
The crash bungs did their job again and mostly protected the fairing. Tank is fine, brake lever is scratched up and bent, bar end is missing a nice chunk and the exhaust took more of a beating this time :(
Plenty for a novice 21 year old :PPicture doesent show it but its actually blue....
Sorry........even slower...........put the shovel down :lol
Plenty for a novice 21 year old :PPicture doesent show it but its actually blue....
Sorry........even slower...........put the shovel down :lol
I wanted slow blue so i could control it.....
Dropped it again :'( :'(
Coming out of the work car park, turning right and the front just slipped as if it was on ice, didn't even accelerate particularly fast and off it went sliding down the road leaving me behind.
The crash bungs did their job again and mostly protected the fairing. Tank is fine, brake lever is scratched up and bent, bar end is missing a nice chunk and the exhaust took more of a beating this time :(
Plenty for a novice 21 year old :PPicture doesent show it but its actually blue....
Sorry........even slower...........put the shovel down :lol
I wanted slow blue so i could control it.....
took off the stuff to get to the camshafts and measured the clearances, all okay, bar 4 exhaust gaps. will pull the camshaft off tomorrow and start sourcing shims, gaskets, coolant etc. also order block off plates, so i can ditch the AIS.
Applied the brakes going down hill after some rain, felt front wheel go, stuck a big left hoof out, let go of brake and prayed. Some poo came out, I somehow stayed up, reapplied the brake in micrometer increments and stopped all in one piece with the shiny side still somehow up. I have a few pints to buy my guardian angel whenever I meet him / her that's for sure. Only riding the bike to work at the moment because an ankle injury is stopping me cycling....
Never happened to me before, I locked the rear a few times on my old bikes but never a front. It was in a dark part of the road at night and when I looked back it looked like there was some sort of shimmer in the road like some spilt oil or diesel was down but hard to see. I'm glad you saved it too though! I wouldn't want to pull stunts like that on something heavier than a 600. I also saved a nasty high side last year coming off a roundabout in the wet with my dad following, he came past after shaking his head with the "lucky sod... well played don't do it again" look. Traction control, ABS etc. just weighs you down! ;)
I have a few pints to buy my guardian angel whenever I meet him / her that's for sure.
Dropped it again :'( :'(
Coming out of the work car park, turning right and the front just slipped as if it was on ice, didn't even accelerate particularly fast and off it went sliding down the road leaving me behind.
The crash bungs did their job again and mostly protected the fairing. Tank is fine, brake lever is scratched up and bent, bar end is missing a nice chunk and the exhaust took more of a beating this time :(
Was there frost on the tyre by any chance?
Great to hear your back out on two wheels comfortably again Nick :)
What am I looking at and how?
Two things
It looks like a pram without the engine---------- and
The engine looks good silver
Noggy, Silbury Hill is Neolithic, nearly 5000 years old. Bratton Camp is an Iron Age hill fort with associated barrows (burial mounds) etc. We have loads of this kind of thing around Wiltshire, Gloucestershire; Avebury stone circle, Stonehenge (went past this one today, but nowhere you can stop now for a decent snap since they built the new visitor centre), various other white horse monuments, barrows etc. Down by Salisbury is Old Sarum, another hill fort which I sometimes ride to, and which I think might have first been occupied in the Iron Age (not sure), but has had Roman and Norman associations too. I think William The Conqueror had all the Lords and Barons pledge allegiance to him there: the first time all did so to one king in the UK.
Telford a long way from here! The ZZR I followed looked to be black and purple, but I sat back a bit from him so not sure. He went in to Melksham whilst I took the ring road to head to Westbury. He had Furygan full leathers in black and white on.
Pilgo, no, I didn't use the Chitterne road; perhaps the only one in the area I haven't been along now. But it connects with the one in the photo, which is the A360, which runs from near Stonehenge to the Lavingtons.
This was pretty much my route:
Xmas day ride (https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/Carterton/Swindon/Melksham/Amesbury/Upavon/Marlborough/Swindon/Carterton/@51.4638488,-2.1871898,10z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m75!4m74!1m5!1m1!1s0x487133437789432d:0x9eaed1072b6377ca!2m2!1d-1.593124!2d51.759712!1m10!1m1!1s0x4871444f3ddbe4e5:0xa556bf37e9c5949a!2m2!1d-1.7797176!2d51.5557739!3m4!1m2!1d-1.992223!2d51.4561144!3s0x4871666240df0f83:0x7da6ab59a2008172!1m15!1m1!1s0x487162a4efed7b33:0xe3edc307a3f46eed!2m2!1d-2.137629!2d51.370447!3m4!1m2!1d-2.1747486!2d51.2670634!3s0x4873d697691bdbdf:0x59968ebc0ba79dfb!3m4!1m2!1d-1.9836869!2d51.2513565!3s0x4873deaed397e845:0x5526a3aa71c5e406!1m10!1m1!1s0x4873e585f7fffc85:0x5b458fd2a58004bd!2m2!1d-1.7629783!2d51.1679201!3m4!1m2!1d-1.6688855!2d51.2399806!3s0x4873fb6f8356a1db:0x8d7f19bbd3520e52!1m10!1m1!1s0x4873e1659e0900df:0x510f4413f958e40!2m2!1d-1.809178!2d51.292877!3m4!1m2!1d-1.9885434!2d51.3501054!3s0x487161f2eb73097b:0xdba7edda904631da!1m5!1m1!1s0x48714d8754ae74cd:0x20ff1c12702289bd!2m2!1d-1.727062!2d51.420073!1m5!1m1!1s0x4871444f3ddbe4e5:0xa556bf37e9c5949a!2m2!1d-1.7797176!2d51.5557739!1m5!1m1!1s0x487133437789432d:0x9eaed1072b6377ca!2m2!1d-1.593124!2d51.759712!3e0)
Google says about 150 miles, but I measured 174.
Then a little winding B road to the A360 which is a lovely stretch, up and down and sweeping bends.
Another day spent carving up Salisbury Plain and the Marlborough Downs.
About the nearest you can get to Stonehenge now it has that crap visitor centre:
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Nick, why did you take a picture of the scaffolding, for the new Visitor Centre? :lol
Brakes done but have problem with bleeding. I tried bleed them for an hour but still break lever is soft...
rode to krispy kreme to not buy donuts and look at these
Cracking post mate , love that Big finned black thing is that a Chevie? I had one of those a few years back, but it was made by Corgi !!!!, Last time I was in a Lincoln Town Car it cost me $15,000 , Florida holiday and ending up buying a fecking timeshare. I love american cars, I know they are crap but!!!!!!! just something about them I like.
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Noticed a screw was missing from one of the caps on the engine. Started looking for screw. did not find screw. got angry.
What a fun day.......
Baldock for a blast up A507
Yes you pissed me off !!!! :'( Now FOCC off :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
FOC apart from the bike it looks like you live in the 15th century
I found that swapping from EBC to Galfer pads has stopped a hell of a big brake dust problem which i'm sure contributes towards the seizing of calipers....... I don't like cleaning the bike, I prefer to ride it :lol
Yes you pissed me off !!!! :'( Now FOCC off :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
I seen a black fazer in Bristol today, just outside shirehampton about 3.15
I have that exhaust, I drilled out the rivet that holds in the baffle and then spent the next few days searching for a bolt and nut small enough to put it back in! Thought the Balrog from lord of the rings was sat on my pillion seat, was making my helmet vibrate my skull and ear drums!
Rexr. Have you fitted a later engine into your bike or have you just painted it ? Looks nice 8)
Rexr. Have you fitted a later engine into your bike or have you just painted it ? Looks nice 8)
No mines the last of the gen 1's and they came with black engine, black frame and black swingarm.......
Rexr. Have you fitted a later engine into your bike or have you just painted it ? Looks nice 8)
No mines the last of the gen 1's and they came with black engine, black frame and black swingarm.......
Oh. I didn't realise they put the black engines in a 53 plated bike (2003/2004).
Looks minty now.
One happy Zippywight! Fitted Givi rack and top box then replaced front sprocket nut. Tomorrow..... Spit n polish! Wash some of the horrible road salt off her from today's general ride around.:useless
Rexr. Have you fitted a later engine into your bike or have you just painted it ? Looks nice 8)
No mines the last of the gen 1's and they came with black engine, black frame and black swingarm.......
Oh. I didn't realise they put the black engines in a 53 plated bike (2003/2004).
Looks minty now.
Yeah mines a 04 but on a 53 plate
Fitted renthal bars:-) straight forward job just need to tap out for bar ends now
Fitted renthal bars:-) straight forward job just need to tap out for bar ends now
I got a set of R&G bar ends for Renthals they seem to be proper weighted unlike the Renthal bar plugs which are just that....plugs.........what sort of adhesion did you use for the switch gear out of interest......i went a bit mental on my night shift and ordered some handlebar tape that the lunatic mile munching cyclists use on their bars but usually a bit o whatever tape is lying around seems to do the trick.
Passed no advisory s.....well it is silver :D .....5500 miles last year all pleasure riding, see if I can beat that this year ;)
Passed no advisory s.....well it is silver :D .....5500 miles last year all pleasure riding, see if I can beat that this year ;)
225 hours in the saddle then Red, that's impressive ;)
Top result with the MOT, i bet mine doesnt even pass, especially after i've been fiddling with it for a couple o months :o
Passed no advisory s.....well it is silver :D.....5500 miles last year all pleasure riding, see if I can beat that this year ;)don't push yourself too hard Paul (James May's mini me) just aim for knocking 500mls this year
New Dunlop Road Smart 2's fitted, 4 degree ignition advancer fitted (ordered the gasket but didn't need it), new steering head bearings, doing the AIS removal, new 15t front sprocket, all fluids replaced (oil, coolant, brakes), new plugs, oil filter, carb balance, new frame plugs, linkages greased, belly pan respray.....and then a good deep clean......work in progress pictures
Rizoma Fuel Cap £165
lovely coulour bike brooker.
Quotelovely coulour bike brooker.
thanks mate its Lava Red. few big changes to come on my bike soon.
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That bike is seriously clean likes, it really is stunning...i wont lie i know that Dek kept it clean and you like being ocd with it too but compared to mine i mean everything i detach or reveal has bloody grime or old rusty watery shite ive got my work cut out rught enough but i shall get mine looking allot cleaner, just gonna take me ages.
Good work
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Wheels off and loaded in to the car to have the tyres changed :) Just need to find a fitter...
Nice bigbluebear get the copaslip ready by the bucketful.
Wheels off and loaded in to the car to have the tyres changed :) Just need to find a fitter...
Maxxis Diamonds then is it? ;)
Nice bigbluebear get the copaslip ready by the bucketful.
Yup they will be properly anti-seized greased
Wheels off and loaded in to the car to have the tyres changed :) Just need to find a fitter...
Maxxis Diamonds then is it? ;)
Nope, a set of Bridgestone T30's :)
Found a fitter right next to work and I'll pick them up in about an hour or two for when I head home... yes I got in to work very late today ;)
Once I'd removed the tyres, I could tell how much they had squared off and suddenly the dodgy cornering made a lot of sense. I'm looking forward to getting back out on the bike and not having to second guess the rubber :)
Nice bigbluebear get the copaslip ready by the bucketful.does titanium rust then?
Nice bigbluebear get the copaslip ready by the bucketful.does titanium rust then?
Nice bigbluebear get the copaslip ready by the bucketful.does titanium rust then?
Surely it's possible that whatever the titanium bolts are screwing in to aren't made of titanium... so there is still a slim rust chance. Can't see anything wrong with using copper slip and I don't think it would increase the likeliness of the bolts un-screwingobviously they won't be screwed in to titanium, just wouldn't imagine there'd be a seizure problem, no harm using copper slip. I just don'tfancy the taste in my mouth when i'm kitted out with titanium implants :D
The fazer still looks pretty clean Nick, have had all the crash damage sorted out now coz i cant ever notice any on pics?
The fazer still looks pretty clean Nick, have had all the crash damage sorted out now coz i cant ever notice any on pics?
Two things Noggy. No, it's actually filthy, just doesn't show on photos.
And 2., I always take shots of it's best side now :lol I replaced a fairing bracket, bashed the main one more or less straight....fixed! :)
Nicks bike has crash damage and still looks better than mine does at the moment :| It's absolutely covered in crap from the roads but I place my trust in the ACF treatment it had. Planning on getting it redone in a few weeks ready for Spring and Summer with mostly sunny miles I hope. Commuting will be done by a Dead Eye powered cycle instead...unfortunately I missed a few areas with the acf and it can be seen :'(
Had Dazza round to look at my rear calliper and hopefully get it working again but it's focked. We could get the pistons to move out using the brake pedal but getting them back in required some serious g-clamping and even then they wouldn't go back in all the way (even with the reservoir cap off). I need the bike for crack of sparrow Thursday so will give it to the garage to strip and clean. :o
Went for my first gentle bimble since the bike show last november, felt great to be back out on 2 wheels again, needed to get a few miles under my belt again before I test ride the Tracer on wednesday.ive just measured the Fazer width and compared it to the Tracer, and im 4 inches to long !! It will be tight getting the Tracer through the 2 gates that I need to to get round the back to my flat, but its do able I think-i might need to relocate 1 of the gates but it'll be worth it
and then I found this on the rear tyre, its pretty squared off anyway so it needs replacing anyway but I was hoping on going up to Bristol on the bike on wednesday so I hope my local bike shop can source and fit a new tyre by tuesday
booked it into the garage on Wednesday to get the calliper sorted.
I've got the seals already and have asked them to replace those, hoping the pistons aren't foced.....
I've got the seals already and have asked them to replace those, hoping the pistons aren't foced.....
Do they have any bad points? only done 8k miles on my tyre so quiet a few miles left yet 8)
Fitted bellypan. Now just for the last few bits.
Do they have any bad points? only done 8k miles on my tyre so quiet a few miles left yet 8)
Yep.......they are slow :b
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No mismatched fasteners on my bike not a chance. Just a couple more bits to do. then i will no doubt sell it,i did exactly the same with the gen1. I may change the bike carpet as its the wrong colour :D
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Well be better soon.Hopefully
Brooker, are you happy now mate, you have finally achieved greatness by getting that bellypan
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Never thought of that i will try it.
Brooker, are you happy now mate, you have finally achieved greatness by getting that bellypan
Ah, but can you put your fish and chips in it to keep em warm on the way home? ;)
Here's hoping you can as an alternative to its intended purpose because I certainy couldn't fit my belly in that panBrooker, are you happy now mate, you have finally achieved greatness by getting that bellypan
Ah, but can you put your fish and chips in it to keep em warm on the way home? ;)
Talking about getting your takeaways home, when I was 18 (back in the dark ages before anyone asks) I met a guy in hospital who,like me was in there due to a bike accident, he recounted his crash to me. Apparently he had been down the pub then on to the chinky and bought some spare ribs and popped them down his jacket. An Old guy decides that he wants to drive his car off his drive in the morning so reverses off his drive without looking, thinking that at 12am there wouldn't be anyone else out and about, just my new friend was passing. Friend and bike slam into the side of the car, breaking mates left femur, jaw and left arm, he lands a few yards away from the car and the old guy comes running over to see my mate unmoving and shed loads of what looks like blood all over his chest & face and bones poking out from the top of his jacket. Old guy passes out thinking he's topped my mate. Mate ends up on orthopeadic ward, old guy in intensive care with suspected massive heart attack. So just be carefull where you put your takeaway, you may be responsible for putting someone else in hospital!!!Quote
:'( :rollin :rollin :rollin :'(
Finally got around to getting my R1 bottom yoke and Fazer stem to an engineering company to get the stem knurled, pressed into the yoke and then pinned, should be done by the end of the week.
Talking about getting your takeaways home, when I was 18 (back in the dark ages before anyone asks) I met a guy in hospital who,like me was in there due to a bike accident, he recounted his crash to me. Apparently he had been down the pub then on to the chinky and bought some spare ribs and popped them down his jacket. An Old guy decides that he wants to drive his car off his drive in the morning so reverses off his drive without looking, thinking that at 12am there wouldn't be anyone else out and about, just my new friend was passing. Friend and bike slam into the side of the car, breaking mates left femur, jaw and left arm, he lands a few yards away from the car and the old guy comes running over to see my mate unmoving and shed loads of what looks like blood all over his chest & face and bones poking out from the top of his jacket. Old guy passes out thinking he's topped my mate. Mate ends up on orthopeadic ward, old guy in intensive care with suspected massive heart attack. So just be carefull where you put your takeaway, you may be responsible for putting someone else in hospital!!!
Hell !!! :eek steady on man :lol :lol :lol
Looks good though, i did a dry clean on mine the other day,more dust than grime,spray on,wipe off :D
I was going to ask you to meet me at Cheltenham.Sat am,to assist in lifting a hot tub on my trailer,,i had better think again :)
Went for a spin down through Cheddar gorge today , very sunny but still foccing freezing , I road tested the new Gopro camera , I was very impressed with the picture quality , I can't upload it though , file is to large , I will have to work out how to reduce the size of the file .
Went for a spin down through Cheddar gorge today , very sunny but still foccing freezing , I road tested the new Gopro camera , I was very impressed with the picture quality , I can't upload it though , file is to large , I will have to work out how to reduce the size of the file .
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did you park up and sit in the sun about half way up the gorge, about 1 30'ish ? Silver fazer ?
if so I went past you on my test ride of the Tracer, id of foccer saluted you but I noticed you at the last minute and the silly bitch in the skoda in front of me was really pissing me off !! And, yes, it was a tad chilly out there today
Went for a spin down through Cheddar gorge today , very sunny but still foccing freezing , I road tested the new Gopro camera , I was very impressed with the picture quality , I can't upload it though , file is to large , I will have to work out how to reduce the size of the file .
Be good to see the footag esetest, ive neve been to cheddar gorge, something id like to see but its a fair old trek for me plus the missus would wanna go and ha'd involve the car. How many miles of top roads would you say are in the vicinity then?
Nick - good effort, i knew you could do it, only just noticed that you of all people dont have a rear hugger, actually looks better without one but all the winter riding you do i thought it'd be essential.
Went for a spin down through Cheddar gorge today , very sunny but still foccing freezing , I road tested the new Gopro camera , I was very impressed with the picture quality , I can't upload it though , file is to large , I will have to work out how to reduce the size of the file .
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did you park up and sit in the sun about half way up the gorge, about 1 30'ish ? Silver fazer ?
if so I went past you on my test ride of the Tracer, id of foccer saluted you but I noticed you at the last minute and the silly bitch in the skoda in front of me was really pissing me off !! And, yes, it was a tad chilly out there today
I was there about 2pm , black fazer , the silver fazer was still parked up when I went past , I gave him a nod , how did you get on with the Tracer .quote author=pilgo link=topic=6412.msg185794#msg185794 date=1425496387]Went for a spin down through Cheddar gorge today , very sunny but still foccing freezing , I road tested the new Gopro camera , I was very impressed with the picture quality , I can't upload it though , file is to large , I will have to work out how to reduce the size of the file .
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did you park up and sit in the sun about half way up the gorge, about 1 30'ish ? Silver fazer ?
if so I went past you on my test ride of the Tracer, id of foccer saluted you but I noticed you at the last minute and the silly bitch in the skoda in front of me was really pissing me off !! And, yes, it was a tad chilly out there today
loved the Tracer, very easy to ride, great brakes, nice riding position, im 99 % certain im going to be getting one, I have a deposit down on the last black/grey one at Fowlers but me being me I still have this little voice in my ear saying 'dont do it'
I was worried about getting back on my ickle Fazer but I really enjoyed the ride home, I guess a new, non square rear tyre helps with that enjoyment !!
So if it wasnt you I wonder if its anyone else off here ?
I was there about 2pm , black fazer , the silver fazer was still parked up when I went past , I gave him a nod , how did you get on with the Tracer .quote author=pilgo link=topic=6412.msg185794#msg185794 date=1425496387]Went for a spin down through Cheddar gorge today , very sunny but still foccing freezing , I road tested the new Gopro camera , I was very impressed with the picture quality , I can't upload it though , file is to large , I will have to work out how to reduce the size of the file .
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did you park up and sit in the sun about half way up the gorge, about 1 30'ish ? Silver fazer ?
if so I went past you on my test ride of the Tracer, id of foccer saluted you but I noticed you at the last minute and the silly bitch in the skoda in front of me was really pissing me off !! And, yes, it was a tad chilly out there today
loved the Tracer, very easy to ride, great brakes, nice riding position, im 99 % certain im going to be getting one, I have a deposit down on the last black/grey one at Fowlers but me being me I still have this little voice in my ear saying 'dont do it'
I was worried about getting back on my ickle Fazer but I really enjoyed the ride home, I guess a new, non square rear tyre helps with that enjoyment !!
So if it wasnt you I wonder if its anyone else off here ?
Are you going to put that throttle housing on with that tourque wrench !!!!!!!
Bath and shampoo, Polish, ACF50, Fettle.
Pray tell - what shampoo?
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What I meant was - what shampoo have you used - did you blow dry after? (Seriously - I have bought a hair dryer to make sure everything gets dried proper like!)
cleaned out rear caliper cleaned rear brake light switch and front
3 weeks till lap of ireland :D
cleaned out rear caliper cleaned rear brake light switch and front
3 weeks till lap of ireland :D
Where are you going in Ireland?
cleaned out rear caliper cleaned rear brake light switch and front
3 weeks till lap of ireland :D
Where are you going in Ireland?
errr.......
small tour :rollin
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Put her up for sale, offered it to a mate first, hopefully he'll have it and save me the hassel of flogging it privately.
sad really but I dont want/need 2 bikes
Put her up for sale, offered it to a mate first, hopefully he'll have it and save me the hassel of flogging it privately.
sad really but I dont want/need 2 bikes
Shame, she's a beaut!
BBB top efort there the bike looks stunning. 8) ...i bet even though youve spent a shed load that you feel far more satusfied by bringing the old beast up to scratch rather than spending a whole lot more on another bike.
I want to replace my exhaust studs and collars too because its amazing how much better it makes everything look for such a simple thing.
The wife offered me a new bike for a milestone birthday recently, but after much deliberation I decided I couldn't part with her
took delivery of mr nick crisps bike for a bit of devilsyam treatment
Sorry to hear of your little "mating" atempt with your bike.Thanks for update.. I think that a previous ower must have had problem with them unscrewing or vibrating out as there is a small blob tac weld on both sides (just lood at replacement pegs £10 from HK not bad deal for a pair!!)
That stud is known as a "hero blob" or a leaning over indicator, the idea is that on sharp angled leaning around corners (not laying on its side !) that bit of metal will grind on the road either before your exhaust dose or you run out of tyre. Some people take them off when the constant grinding becomes a pest. So no you dont need them and they are cheep enough to buy.
But im not sure why you describe them a tac welded as it is just a short rod with a rounded end and a threaded end which gos into your footrest
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And no I didnt pay that much. I got mine for 130 quid mark
Rip one of the cleanest :faz s in the world too :( :( :( .
WROTE IT OFF!!!!
Is that how the plate looks to the speed cameras, if it is share how you do it :lol :lol :lol
Is that statue of Rory Gallagher, where is it?
Loaded her up and did a two hundred mile sprint through the rain to Hereford.
Just as well you did not fit it under the tail light as it would have made it more difficult to see the number plate, but why you would want that is beyond me :lolI wouldn't be daft enough to put it under the original light, that would just be plain silly lol
Took mine for run yesterday.......first outing since October last year......practically had a full rebuild......plenty of upgrades and new bits and a dam good full service.
My new PFM brake discs are foccin awesome....had to send the rear disc back as it was for a Gen 2 the dozy plonker.....new tyres nicely scrubbed in and ready for the new biking season......been looking at all the work done recently and the modifications that nave been done.......a few spondoolies been spent but well worth it.
• Ivans MB Jet Kit (Full Monty)
• Piper Cross Air Filter
• Dyno’d at 140 BHP at the Back Wheel
• 4 Degree Ignition Advancer
• Brembo Master Cylinder
• Hel Braided Brake Lines
• PFM Brake Discs
• SBS Race Sintered Brake Pads
• JT Heavy Duty Gold Chain and Sprocket Set (Front 15 Tooth)
• Mercury Race Exhaust
• Ivans AIS Removal System
• New Tapered Head Bearings
• Nitron Sport Rear Suspension
• Race Tech Progressive Front Fork Suspension Springs
• Belly Pan
• Rear Hugger
• Renthal Grips
• Renthal 773 Handle Bars
• Chrome radiator Guard
• Chrome Yolk Cover
• Chrome Bar Ends
• Chrome Frame Plugs
• Clear Indicator Lenses
• Titanium Nuts & Bolts
• Valve Clearance at 24k miles
• New Dunlop Roadsmart 2’s Front & Rear
• Fresh Coolant, Brake Fluids, Oil & Filter
• New Dual Spark, Spark Plugs
• Carbs Balanced
A lot of work, not to mention money there BBB (but that's what money is for ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/smile.gif[/url]) ). But you know what they say:
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rode to glasgow for the yorkhill easter egg run then back home via back roads. Falkirk, kinross, crieff then to dunkeld.And I was looking out for you but never saw you, put it in your diary for next year's easter Sunday :-)
lot of fun and first BIG day out on the bike. :D
Looked at the wall-to-wall sunshine. Looked at all the pics on Facebook of peeps going for rides on their machines. Drew the curtains and had a little weep. :'(Aww poor Christo :'(
Looked at the wall-to-wall sunshine. Looked at all the pics on Facebook of peeps going for rides on their machines. Drew the curtains and had a little weep. :'(Aww poor Christo :'(
Why have you not got a bike?
I done foc all as had to work and take my car as going to Carlisle for work tomorrow and all my kit wouldn't of fitted on my bike :-( and it was a great day too
Hi Chris,very smart bike, we Blue owners are "special".
Is that an OEM bellypan, Chris?
Well, had the first run of the year and my god it was good fun. The Zetland Motorcycle club did an easter egg run to some of the care homes on the island, visited 3 in total this year and a great day out with around 25 to 30 bikes turning up.
Over the winter I've:
fitted Armstrong wavy front discs,
Hel braided brake lines on the front (already fitted on to the rear a couple of years ago),
New seals in front calipers and pistons polished up,
front forks repainted in panther black so has a nice flake in it,
renthal bars fitted,
carbon hydro dipped side panels by devilsyam, not very obvious in picture but will get better ones sometime,
blue rim tape added to front and rear wheels,
and all the general winter cleaning.
All the best,
Chris
the night is young - im just going to head out for a blast up the A82 to the rest and be thankful and back :)
Imax, where's your Fazer with its trailer?
What you need is a genu-ine Fazer 600 towbar!
1 careful owner!
Custom made!
Bolt on / bolt off!
Yours for a mere £250, and that's cutting my own hand off! :lol :lol
Christo you shoulda gone with a theme & turned it into a shit spreader trailer.......to match all the shit coming outta your mouth....& the shit in your pants while getting a wiggle on :b
You still talking about that trailer!? Move on dude, let it go. :lol
Chris
(Trailer not for sale - stupid amounts of money considered though ;) )
(Trailer not for sale - stupid amounts of money considered though ;) )
Bugger, was just about to raid the monopoly set :D
Looked at the wall-to-wall sunshine. Looked at all the pics on Facebook of peeps going for rides on their machines. Drew the curtains and had a little weep. :'(Aww poor Christo :'(
Why have you not got a bike?
You still talking about that trailer!? Move on dude, let it go. :lol
Chris
Bought myself a new helmet HJC is17 lorenzo Rep. Brand new from ebay 120 quid bargain anyone got one?
Bought myself a new helmet HJC is17 lorenzo Rep. Brand new from ebay 120 quid bargain anyone got one?
so do you like it then?
Bike then came off the paddock stand & toppled over on me ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/shocked.gif[/url]) .......luckily i was under it but it wasnt touching me...paddock stand was all buckled up amongst it too.....could smell petrol so quickly got up & picked the bike up at which point i sliced open my hand on the piece of bar end that had been scraped on the deck......rolled it back into the shed and then came inside & got proper pissed......was contemplating breaking the bike and selling it last night but took a look today & it aint that bad......ive snapped the mirror off & damaged that bar end & obviously ive gotta re evaluate the jack up situation......will put the nitron back to previous length me thinks ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/rolleyes.gif[/url])
This was yesterday but anyway i decided to fit my jack up bars.....since it was sunny & i was off work i decided why not combine mechanics with relaxation so i raided the fridge for a little alcoholic treat....then some more.....and another......after a wee while i was half pissed & merrily cleaning & greasing & not caring.
Then i got the brainwave to combine the jack up bars with extending out my nitron shock for a full monty jack up....but i needed to jack up the bike further to get the holes aligned.
Bike then came off the paddock stand & toppled over on me :eek .......luckily i was under it but it wasnt touching me...paddock stand was all buckled up amongst it too.....could smell petrol so quickly got up & picked the bike up at which point i sliced open my hand on the piece of bar end that had been scraped on the deck......rolled it back into the shed and then came inside & got proper pissed......was contemplating breaking the bike and selling it last night but took a look today & it aint that bad......ive snapped the mirror off & damaged that bar end & obviously ive gotta re evaluate the jack up situation......will put the nitron back to previous length me thinks :rolleyes .
Anyway im going nowhere fast....at this rate ill be lucky to be riding this year......gotta laugh though :lol
QuoteBike then came off the paddock stand & toppled over on me ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/shocked.gif[/url]) .......luckily i was under it but it wasnt touching me...paddock stand was all buckled up amongst it too.....could smell petrol so quickly got up & picked the bike up at which point i sliced open my hand on the piece of bar end that had been scraped on the deck......rolled it back into the shed and then came inside & got proper pissed......was contemplating breaking the bike and selling it last night but took a look today & it aint that bad......ive snapped the mirror off & damaged that bar end & obviously ive gotta re evaluate the jack up situation......will put the nitron back to previous length me thinks ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/rolleyes.gif[/url])
Beer and work on the bike never mix. I took a chunk out of my brand new bellypan when trying to fit it after a few beers. :rollin At least not too much damage done just your ego
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Beer and work on the bike never mix. I took a chunk out of my brand new bellypan when trying to fit it after a few beers. :rollin At least not too much damage done just your ego
Trouble is having half the tools is also more dangerous than having no tools....& i am a tool :lol
Id already had more work than i thought.......as i was taking out the bolts i seen a few of these little pins fall on the ground.....im thinking what the foc are they...turns out they were from the bearing...thatll be why they call them needle bearings then is it???.....anyway i dont hold out hope in them having a future but in the interest of trying to get the bike rideable i cleaned out the bearing and slid the pins back into their slots and then packed out the bearing with grease.
Luckily my paddock stand isnt broke, i just checked it out, it just twisted. I just managed to get the bike back onto it so ill leave it be for now for another week and see how much i can break next time.
Air stayed fresh Unfazed ha ha......but i was beginning to lose it the more i thought about it...then the missus is out giving me a hand with keeping it steady while i was trying to tidy up all my mess & im saying to her thats foccinit ive foccing had it with this bike im foccing burning it.....that later turned to stripping it......she was delighted coz she was thinking yes thats more time with her and the baby.......her face was sad when i said this morning it wasnt that bad :lol
Mr Fooking Noggy, :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
This series of Mr Bean continues tomorrow.
Cant wait :\
He is going to change the oil for washing up liquid,,then run it to clean the inside.
Then he joins the bike to the pram,to help the wife
Brushed down and re painted my down pipes, mainly the collector box area but while me brush was wet - as you do.
I actually did it a couple of days ago and the first picture was tonight they look wet but they are not, the second pic is after I got back from a 40 mile spin. The paint needs the heat to fully cure to a mat finnish, its granvile engine black, if you are interested
Brushed down and re painted my down pipes, mainly the collector box area but while me brush was wet - as you do.They look good Mr, what was the actual paint you used?
I actually did it a couple of days ago and the first picture was tonight they look wet but they are not, the second pic is after I got back from a 40 mile spin. The paint needs the heat to fully cure to a mat finnish, its granvile engine black, if you are interested
Brushed down and re painted my down pipes, mainly the collector box area but while me brush was wet - as you do.
I actually did it a couple of days ago and the first picture was tonight they look wet but they are not, the second pic is after I got back from a 40 mile spin. The paint needs the heat to fully cure to a mat finnish, its granvile engine black, if you are interested
Why does it look like you have bolts in your downpipes?
Brushed down and re painted my down pipes, mainly the collector box area but while me brush was wet - as you do.
I actually did it a couple of days ago and the first picture was tonight they look wet but they are not, the second pic is after I got back from a 40 mile spin. The paint needs the heat to fully cure to a mat finnish, its granvile engine black, if you are interested
Why does it look like you have bolts in your downpipes?
Because there are! Something to do with gas flow measuring?
Brushed down and re painted my down pipes, mainly the collector box area but while me brush was wet - as you do.
I actually did it a couple of days ago and the first picture was tonight they look wet but they are not, the second pic is after I got back from a 40 mile spin. The paint needs the heat to fully cure to a mat finnish, its granvile engine black, if you are interested
They look good Mr, what was the actual paint you used?
Brushed down and re painted my down pipes, mainly the collector box area but while me brush was wet - as you do.
I actually did it a couple of days ago and the first picture was tonight they look wet but they are not, the second pic is after I got back from a 40 mile spin. The paint needs the heat to fully cure to a mat finnish, its granvile engine black, if you are interested
They look good Mr, what was the actual paint you used?
its granvile cylinder black, I did say engine but got it wrong here [url]http://www.granvilleoil.com/product_info.php?prod_id=252[/url] ([url]http://www.granvilleoil.com/product_info.php?prod_id=252[/url])
Also to add - it comes in small tins but is quite thin and gos a long way, even though its thin it covers well, you could amost paint glass with it, and its hard to see the brush strokes after, I recon you could do your exhaust 3 or 4 times over from 1 small tin
Brushed down and re painted my down pipes, mainly the collector box area but while me brush was wet - as you do.
I actually did it a couple of days ago and the first picture was tonight they look wet but they are not, the second pic is after I got back from a 40 mile spin. The paint needs the heat to fully cure to a mat finnish, its granvile engine black, if you are interested
Why does it look like you have bolts in your downpipes?
Because there are! Something to do with gas flow measuring?
I've only even had Fazers with stainless pipes, first time I noticed it. Is that on all stock downpipes then?
Fitted my cheapo Chinese handguards last night, and tested them out this morning in chilly conditions with summer gloves.Pictures please
Worked brilliantly I'm keeping the wind off, and stopping the wind chill on my digits. It's an autumn/spring must if you commute!
Finally got my 6 sorted, didnt want to start, turning over but not sparking and no ticking from the fuel pump, gave the ignition switch a good soaking with wd40 and then blasted it with compressed air.....brum, brum :thumbup
Would they still fit I wonder with full size leaversThere's not a lot of clearance with the shorty levers, so methinks original levers would need some spacers making.
Hmmm I also see that you have the foxeye whereas I am box. It always pricks my ears up when I hear handguards and fazer 600 as they just dont fit without hitting the fairing or somthing else, so when someone says they have fittet some im interestedWould they still fit I wonder with full size leaversThere's not a lot of clearance with the shorty levers, so methinks original levers would need some spacers making.
Is that a new end can on your bike as well nick?
Is that a new end can on your bike as well nick?
No, the end can went on shortly before Mike Ivanised it. Think it's got louder since fitting though :evil
Is that a new end can on your bike as well nick?
No, the end can went on shortly before Mike Ivanised it. Think it's got louder since fitting though :evil
Aye, I've the same can only in titanium finish - mine is bloody loud since it has been well coated with carbon inside. baffle out (obviously :lol)
My baby's home! :)
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Collected from Luke's today, and VERY happy with the results. Wow, what a transformation! VERY BIG THANKS to Luke for all his time and effort, you have yet another VERY happy customer! :thumbup
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Have to say Nick that is a lovely bike you have there, the USD forks really suit the 1000 and as mentioned the black looks a lot better than the gold in my opinion. Not a fan of USD's on the 6 though, looks a bit daft for some reason, they're super chunky and it makes the front look odd. A bit like putting a Plymouth Superbird spoiler on a Ford Fiesta or something, looks overkill in my opinion. I'm getting my forks done soon, can't wait but I am opting for the emulators / springs upgrade and keeping the standard looking RWU forks.
:thumbup Sound good Nick, what's next, turbo ? :lol
Could of stopped off here :)
Yep, i was in the shed you fokker,,,i was home from 2.30pm
I had a feeling a bike was loitering.i will have my gun ready next time,,,get off my land :evil
You could of come in and used mine !!! :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
Skenfrith and Ludlow. I thought I recognised those old manor houses :lol
Nice part of the country. Used to take the caravan up there.
Bike is looking good.
My ride out today was a blast to Stowmarket to get some new out door bowls shoes in time for the new season. :car
Skenfrith and Ludlow. I thought I recognised those old manor houses :lol
Nice part of the country. Used to take the caravan up there.
Bike is looking good.
My ride out today was a blast to Stowmarket to get some new out door bowls shoes in time for the new season. :car
"BOWLS",,foc me,,,we have some posh un's on here
Skenfrith and Ludlow. I thought I recognised those old manor houses :lol
Nice part of the country. Used to take the caravan up there.
Bike is looking good.
My ride out today was a blast to Stowmarket to get some new out door bowls shoes in time for the new season. :car
"BOWLS",,foc me,,,we have some posh un's on here
:lol
Posh!.. Hardly.
Only been playing since September. Started at indoor carpet bowls and took to it like a duck to water and I'm now on the A Team. You must understand there ain't a lot to do in the evening if you live in the middle of buck fuck having moved from London.
I've been invited to join Thorndon Bowls Club. They have a fully stocked bar and I live next door. It's a no brainer really. ;)
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So, tell me, how much difference has that front end made ? Is it mainly cosmetic, or has it made a noticeable improvement ?
Did someone mention "old widows", where's my wing man Red ? :lol
Fitted carbon fibre fairing infils
Did someone mention "old widows", where's my wing man Red ? :lol
Who else remembers Dolly? :lol :lol :lol
went for a brake bedding sessionWhat in the local park car park ?
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Yesterday , charged and refit the battery , started the bike first time in 3 weeks , just got back from road trip in USA , took the bike out for a quick spin around chew valley .
So, tell me, how much difference has that front end made ? Is it mainly cosmetic, or has it made a noticeable improvement ?
Some further thoughts on this after today's ride:
This bike is now far and away more capable than it was with standard forks, even considering how much better I thought the R6 shock mod made it. It would be no exaggeration to say I am gobsmacked by what it now handles like. After yesterday's Wales run, I thought I had a good idea of how it was improved. Today, I just kept on finding that the bar has been set way higher, and I need to completely re-assess it's capabilities.
To find myself casually popping up my visor in mid bend to scratch my nose, only to look down at the clocks and see somewhere around an indicated 90, and the bike not feeling like it was being pushed at all :lol
I really didn't think a big, heavy sports tourer of the Fazer's age could ever be this good. I knew I'd find the handling improved, but not to this extent. Today was a case of :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) !!
Sorry, just had to get that off my chest, as you were :lol
Christo, foc off...
Nick, I'd be interested to see what you thought of mine. I can by no means ride to the capabilities of the bike it also has an R6 shock, K-Tech front springs and the Fully Monty Ivanising so the main difference is the R1 setup.
Given your above feedback I assume the arm position worked out ok as given your injury was a concern
Luke muttered something about 'emulators', and Yamazer (^above) said something about them too, but I'm in the dark here. Someone care to explain what this is about?
same here esetest, new one on order,
Ever tried to explain to your wife that you are borrowing her laptop to make your bike run better?
I'm just back from a 'wee' run with my son as pillion.We really need to comunicate better. could have done green welly to glencoe together ;)
Glasgow, the Green Welly, Fort William (and never saw youngsterbiker taking his pic as I went through Glen Coe) then Oban, Lochgilphead, Inveraray, then back to Glasgow
280 brilliant miles, sun shinning all day load's of bikes out, (some not so good riders though :rollin )
Only thing now is my ass is foccin numb, need to look for better seat, anyone recommend anybody in Glasgow area?
Odd looking mirrors Mr slap
Odd looking mirrors Mr slap
Yeah, an ebay impulse buy, took them off when I got back. Standard mirrors back on but thinking about bar end mirrors.
Just seen some Oberon bar end mirrors, £35 each so £70 for a pair!
Went for my first decent ride of the year today , rode to Bibury via Castle combe and Cirencester , stopped off for a coffee and a slice of lemon cake , rode back via Tetbury , Didmarten , Codrington and ring road , Sun was shining , roads had lots of grip , bike felt great , I hope Mike's knee holds out over the weekend , looking forward to getting it vanished after reading all the positive comments .Wheres "ring road"?
thxs piln look on your face "who the fuck is this"priceless
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top looking few issues ie brake lines to short lol but buck all done
i can defo confirm now that a gen 2 top yoke wont fit a 98/99 bottom even with a hammer
so for a gen2 top to work you need gen 2 0bottom ot 07/8 r1 bottom
Just seen some Oberon bar end mirrors, £35 each so £70 for a pair!
Any links slappy???
Im in 2 minds...if i get bar end mirrors i want them to be bling...so like machined metal and looking......well just looking cool as foc 8) .....thing is though im looking for ones for renthal bars.
Might have a mooch on ebay...thing is they always look cool on there until they arrive & are piles of self destructing crap.
119 mile round trip for a 7 hour interview/assessment day. (Find out decision on Tuesday) :rolleyesFingers crossed for you, hope it goes in your favour, especially as it was a 7hr interview! I'm lucky if interviews I've had to do lasted 7 minutes :rollin
119 mile round trip for a 7 hour interview/assessment day. (Find out decision on Tuesday) :rolleyes
I really want to balance my carbs but i'm on call for work so Sods Law i'll be half way through it and the phone will ring, i don't think i should chance it really, which is a shame 'cos it's perfect weather too. :'(
Pack the gauges and screwdrivers etc, ride to work and do the job there. :DI really want to balance my carbs but i'm on call for work so Sods Law i'll be half way through it and the phone will ring, i don't think i should chance it really, which is a shame 'cos it's perfect weather too. :'(
Worse still, i'm ready to chance it right now but leaving my bike running this early will just make me enemy number 1 with the neighbours. :evil
I've been up since 6.30am, this is torture. :groan
Pack the gauges and screwdrivers etc, ride to work and do the job there. :DI really want to balance my carbs but i'm on call for work so Sods Law i'll be half way through it and the phone will ring, i don't think i should chance it really, which is a shame 'cos it's perfect weather too. :'(
Worse still, i'm ready to chance it right now but leaving my bike running this early will just make me enemy number 1 with the neighbours. :evil
I've been up since 6.30am, this is torture. :groan
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Replaced the allen bolts in my brake res lid for some better screws that werent mush...some leakage of brake fluid down the side (does this matter anyone????).
Note to self....next year just ride the bloody thing :rolleyes
carefully tied it to my handlebars and rode home steady :lol
carefully tied it to my handlebars and rode home steady :lol
Now where's the pic of this mod? :rollin
I was scared shitless that it would fall off,,as the wife would not let me in the house without a kebab :lol :lol :lol :lol:agree
crashed my 600 into a vw polo performing some questionable filtering :oops possibly stupid. new silencer, brake lever, foot peg, crash bars touch up some scrapes then she is good to go. quite lucky i guess. sore knee sore wrist need new helmet due to acrobatics rolling away from the bike but no serious injury the thing hurting most is my wallet :groan this just 1hr after returning my neighbours bike to him after fixing it up for him. turning his gs500f into a gs500.
@Mick, what Rnthals are those and doe they hit the mirrors/screen on full lock..?
I did this!!
:rollinI did this!!
What? , mae a mess of it
I did this!!
I did this!!
Why have you put a gas mask on it?
I did this!!
What? , made a mess of it
I did this!!
Why have you put a gas mask on it?
I was going to ask that too. :rollin
It's not bad - just needs something to tidy up the clocks imo. They are one of the few things that always let down the naked fazers imo
Rode home from Arromanches, Normandy after my weekend of visiting D-Day sites.
Didn't all go smoothly, during the ride down on Friday bike started pissing out fuel from overflow, couldn't stop it at the roadside so decided to continue onto Normandy, used about twice as much fuel as normal and bike would only run properly at over 6000rpm.
Pulled out the carbs & stripped them down at the B&B Friday night but couldn't see anything wrong put them back together and got all back on the bike Saturday morning, no leaks so well chuffed but can't understand what the caused the original problem.
But all in all a great weekend, would recommend Normandy to anyone thinking of going.
Really like the look Mike01 ^^^^exactly what i want to do to mine too, how long did it take you and was it fairly easy to do? Short levers easy to fit?
new helmet and gloves.
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new helmet and gloves.
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haha thats me dad maybe when u hit 65 your arse runs off and your gloves turn to boots.
He's only got one leg and uses a hammer as crutches..... ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/lol.gif[/url])
this arrived this morning.
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Fitted fzr400 rear caliper straight fit
Wheeled it out and gave it a wash.
First time I've touched it since my accident, I'm still in a brace, on crutches, and can't stand on my left leg so no chance of getting on it let alone riding.
So had to make do with a bit of pampering.
Soon though. ;)
Lots of long term injured & just been injured foccers on here right now.......making me a bit nervous since i can actually ride mine right now.
Get well soon everybody.
Just to cheer yous up & prove that my bike moved...with me on it...here's an action shot from yesterday courtesy of the mother in law who prior to this was also trying to scare the life outta me with her tales of injured bikers she dealt with in hospital......i said to her what about all the car drivers you dealt with then.....bit biased really but she means well.
The blur is obviously speed blur.....not just camera shake :lol
Hey hairnet, haven't you worn that bike out yet?
Lots of long term injured & just been injured foccers on here right now.......making me a bit nervous since i can actually ride mine right now.
Get well soon everybody.
Just to cheer yous up & prove that my bike moved...with me on it...here's an action shot from yesterday courtesy of the mother in law who prior to this was also trying to scare the life outta me with her tales of injured bikers she dealt with in hospital......i said to her what about all the car drivers you dealt with then.....bit biased really but she means well.
The blur is obviously speed blur.....not just camera shake :lol
eek
Lots of long term injured & just been injured foccers on here right now.......making me a bit nervous since i can actually ride mine right now.
Get well soon everybody.
Just to cheer yous up & prove that my bike moved...with me on it...here's an action shot from yesterday courtesy of the mother in law who prior to this was also trying to scare the life outta me with her tales of injured bikers she dealt with in hospital......i said to her what about all the car drivers you dealt with then.....bit biased really but she means well.
The blur is obviously speed blur.....not just camera shake :lol
How do we know it is you? :lol
couldn't get fzs600 or 1000 one and needed it to get ready for motFitted fzr400 rear caliper straight fit
Why?
And, thanks to you....Becoming rarer, apparently. :b
Looked at adjusting the R6 shock on the gen 1 this morning, and realised the damping was on its lowest setting.
With a tweak here and there, she's now holding the corners easily as good as my R1!!! Although it does take considerably more effort to turn the big girl ???
I find myself taking the Fazer out more than the R1 these days, I'm almost as quick on her, and a lot less scared!! >:D
Perhaps the best comparison would be topiary sheers and a hedge trimmer. :D
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Ok, I'm curious. These rides are to do with work, right?
took a ride up with mr crisp to thunder road m/cs to collect hedgetrimmer number 5 even the drive up was eventfull as mr crisp has an issue with me screaming 3 times BRAKE
so the new bike was ridden back to devils hq for the usal fazer mods
rode really well nice tight bike felt like i should be running it in lol
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took a ride up with mr crisp to thunder road m/cs to collect hedgetrimmer number 5 even the drive up was eventfull as mr crisp has an issue with me screaming 3 times BRAKEgreat colour scheme .
so the new bike was ridden back to devils hq for the usal fazer mods
rode really well nice tight bike felt like i should be running it in lol
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Yeh mostly black its just the red bits that spoil it.
I just hope that he is ready to move up to an almost black one
FAZER day , went pass Castle Combe , The White Horse , SIlbury Hill , onto Warminster , pass Stonehenge , over Salisbury plain , pass Longleat , through Frome , pass Chew valley Lake , over Sundry and home ,rain stayed away bike was great silky smooth , instant acceleration , sounding fantastic .
FAZER day , went pass Castle Combe , The White Horse , SIlbury Hill , onto Warminster , pass Stonehenge , over Salisbury plain , pass Longleat , through Frome , pass Chew valley Lake , over Sundry and home ,rain stayed away bike was great silky smooth , instant acceleration , sounding fantastic .I thought you were down Minehead way .
Past my house then, :lol
Washed it, cleaned front callipers, fitted nautilus air horn (Darrsi wiring diagram is the dogs bollocks) its held on with lots of cable ties at the moment until i can make a bracket next week at work.Enjoy it Nick , I have got to work tomorrow .
Got it ready for a trip into Wales tomorrow. :woot
Washed it, cleaned front callipers, fitted nautilus air horn (Darrsi wiring diagram is the dogs bollocks) its held on with lots of cable ties at the moment until i can make a bracket next week at work.
Got it ready for a trip into Wales tomorrow. :woot
FAZER day , went pass Castle Combe , The White Horse , SIlbury Hill , onto Warminster , pass Stonehenge , over Salisbury plain , pass Longleat , through Frome , pass Chew valley Lake , over Sundry and home ,rain stayed away bike was great silky smooth , instant acceleration , sounding fantastic .I thought you were down Minehead way .
Past my house then, :lol
Washed it, cleaned front callipers, fitted nautilus air horn (Darrsi wiring diagram is the dogs bollocks) its held on with lots of cable ties at the moment until i can make a bracket next week at work.Enjoy it Nick , I have got to work tomorrow .
Got it ready for a trip into Wales tomorrow. :woot
Washed it, cleaned front callipers, fitted nautilus air horn (Darrsi wiring diagram is the dogs bollocks) its held on with lots of cable ties at the moment until i can make a bracket next week at work.
Got it ready for a trip into Wales tomorrow. :woot
is this wiring diagram on the forum somewhere? linky? Ive still got a nautilus in the shed needing fitted :)
Calories burned at the gym - 100
Maybe just me but i said this before in particular with another bike in this colour scheme that the silver on the rad sides and pegs etc looks really out of place and needs blackened up imo.
It was those upside forks that confused Nick in the hedge, I bet some one said shiny side up :lol
That is the pipe Yamaha should have put on first day not the OEM monstrosity
QuoteThat is the pipe Yamaha should have put on first day not the OEM monstrosity
looks bang on doesn't it.
Just googled it and I dont think it looks as good in stainless --- sort looks like your dad made it in the shed.
You like then nog?
Nice bike Mr Crisp , and in my opinion the best colour scheme although I'm biased its the same as mine
Next on your shopping list Noggy????????????? :lol
Mick VP & Brooker :nana
Came up with a cunning plan :think .....wait til the baby goes to bed for the night & then go out on the bike.
Sat patiently through Iggle Foccin Piggle & off she went at 7.......cue me bombusting outta the door to my waiting bike & kit prepared earlier & off i went round the finest of Pembrokeshire coast.
Ended up being an hour and a half.....Newgale, St davids, Fishguard, Newport Pembs, over the Presseli hills & home :)
Mick VP & Brooker :nana
:lol it rides!!!
Nice pic mate, looks like a nice night :)
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misses kept "accidently" knocking into it with things so i moved her into her dog mat in the corner.Can she still reach the sink to do the washing up from there :lol
two and a half miles a minute today
cant believe not much buffeting
took hedgtrimmer 4 panel to paint for a speedblock scheme with a twist
I repair stuff at work sometimes that have been at the bottom of the north sea that look better than those exhaust nuts and studs!
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Better dry it then :'(
Serviced the EXUP valve , and checked cable adjustment , stripped , cleaned and greased and reassembled .
Better dry it then :'(
I think nick has an on bike leaf blower attachment he could sell you :lol
As far as i can remember that's the first pic ive seen of your bike Unfazed........looks pretty fast....well it is mostly red........how much drop on the yokes...20mm????
Serviced the EXUP valve , and checked cable adjustment , stripped , cleaned and greased and reassembled .
Im lovin that pink grease - what is it
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Silkolene racing grease ideal for high temperatures .Thanks I will look out for itServiced the EXUP valve , and checked cable adjustment , stripped , cleaned and greased and reassembled .Im lovin that pink grease - what is it
Silkolene racing grease ideal for high temperatures .Thanks I will look out for itServiced the EXUP valve , and checked cable adjustment , stripped , cleaned and greased and reassembled .Im lovin that pink grease - what is it
Is it pro RG2
Noggy - stop fannying around with your suspension and get some springs matched to your weight in the front!
Dropping the front as it won't turn in properly with too stiff springs is like putting a plaster on someones bleeding stump after an accident with a chainsaw
It is PRO RG2 , I got it from Fowlers , I do use a lot of Silkolene products .Silkolene racing grease ideal for high temperatures .Thanks I will look out for itServiced the EXUP valve , and checked cable adjustment , stripped , cleaned and greased and reassembled .Im lovin that pink grease - what is it
Is it pro RG2
Probably some of the best riding i've ever done
That's all i can manage
I'm foccin knackered
Good night :z
I love that road too. Only really ever driven it though. In 5 or so week i will be on the bike on it hopefully get there mid afternoon so not too busy. Some great left handers on the run down to Goginan.
Installed a new battery, checked if there is a current drain without ignition on but actually there was nothing.
Then checked the charging voltage and everything was fine.
So I am pretty sure that the old battery is gone altough it is only 1,5 years old :eek
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Used it for the commute to work .That´s what I tried this morning. See reply #4566 :rolleyes
Used it for the commute to work .
How's middens suspension now then?
What advice did he give the rabbit?
Kin hell Dazza,, you should of strapped it on the rear seat and took it home,,+1
Could of organised a Foccer Venison roast :lol
Rode mine to my dad's and back to drop off his father's day card (only chance I'll get for another week).the Royal mail isn't that bad .
150 mile round trip and my backside was killing me! Uncomfiest saddle I've had in any of y bikes!
Delivered hedge trimmer no5 back to Mr crisp
Great to see you back on the bike Nick not the road :lol
70 miles told you and you agreed little rides often you duck that back and it will b no rides ever there you been told :rollin
Come on then nick, wheres the foccin pics then ?....or do I have to wait until friday at the ace ;)
Tidy looking bike you got there Nick.....keep exactly as is i reckon 8)
Tidy looking bike you got there Nick.....keep exactly as is i reckon 8)
Whilst out yesterday, I parked up briefly, and I think I've decided to keep the standard paint job for a while at least - looked good in the sunshine :)
Needs a carbon can though.
Took it up onto Uffington White Horse Hill just to get a couple of my own snaps:
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Dyno day.
One of my favourite rides from the east coast to the lake district with my tent!
Well, seeing as the old girl has recently turned 50k miles, for peace of mind I had the valve clearances checked for the first time....All within tolerance.
Had the AIS system removed while it was there for ease of maintenance in the future.
Going to continue with my regular, quality oil changes and have them checked again at 100k.
Well, seeing as the old girl has recently turned 50k miles, for peace of mind I had the valve clearances checked for the first time....All within tolerance.
Had the AIS system removed while it was there for ease of maintenance in the future.
Going to continue with my regular, quality oil changes and have them checked again at 100k.
Did you write down and keep the values?
unfazed....this is dazza were talking about :rollin
dazzza....did you use one of the kits or diy to block the holes created by removing the AIS ?
One of my favourite rides from the east coast to the lake district with my tent!
Pictures, or it didn't happen.
I did the most boring economy run on the thou, trying my hardest to squeeze every em pee gee out of it.i did something like this in the cage and i know that its heaver and all that, but although 55mph is good on the flat when i came to any -- even slight incline up i had to gas more and sooner as there was not enough momentum behind me at 55mph.
Stuck below 55-60 on the motorway, used only 1-3-6 gears, and didn't rev over 4k.
80 miles, and it only managed 55mpg :'(
Am I expecting too much?
And try using 2,4 and 5th gear too, so you're not having to over open the throttle on those slight inclines fazer mentionsI did the most boring economy run on the thou, trying my hardest to squeeze every em pee gee out of it.i did something like this in the cage and i know that its heaver and all that, but although 55mph is good on the flat when i came to any -- even slight incline up i had to gas more and sooner as there was not enough momentum behind me at 55mph.
Stuck below 55-60 on the motorway, used only 1-3-6 gears, and didn't rev over 4k.
80 miles, and it only managed 55mpg :'(
Am I expecting too much?
maybe try it again but at a faster pace and be gentle on the throttle
I live on the Blackpool coast, it's flat as a fart! :P
Hello from another Fylde Coast local :D
Steve
Hello from another Fylde Coast local :D
Steve
I smell a N/W foc-ers bike meet coming up soon!
Hurry up and get it fixed! Summer is amongst us y'know 8)I'm trying but bloody work keeps getting in the way :'(
I do have a GSXR 1000 to play out on in the mean time though so it's not all bad :D
Lol, my missus wouldn't agree, she loves her little H&¥¤a :lolI do have a GSXR 1000 to play out on in the mean time though so it's not all bad :D
SWEEEET! As long as it's not a H&¥¤a that's all that matters. :P
I would not be telling the truth if I said I felt a difference,,all I can say is it pulls quite well 5 to 6,000 revs then gets going at 8,000 fuck, it goes straight to redline, each gear,,,it did before but when you are just popping down the road to test high revs you are in silly power,speed mode,,hell I had to hang on,,i do not usually change down two gears to feel high rev power but I did :lol :eek :eek :eekhell it pulls,
I did one from standstill all the gears to 150mph (private road) 14 seconds,,i was steady in lower gears to keep the front down :eek , a bit scary with the bars all light, I was sat at the front of the seat , I could do better by really leaning forwards if I tried.
No but it really goes up top,,i was already happy with the middle grunt of the map I had,its where I usually ride the thing,so I think its still around the same.Quite happy tho,,its a bloody beast,well especially with the bars up in the air and trying to slip me off the back :lol
Probably down to that fact that the Gen 1 is comfier meaning we don't stop every 20 minutes to rest our poor arses ;)
Not much form the 600 riders, obviously busy riding, just saying.
Not much form the 600 riders, obviously busy riding, just saying.
Oh yeah, typed that from the saddle did ya? :rolleyes :lol
Not much form the 600 riders, obviously busy riding, just saying.
Oh yeah, typed that from the saddle did ya? :rolleyes :lol
The 600 lot got a size complex and made up their own thread....."what did you do with your puny, slow, inferior FZS600 today"
the rest of us are on fazers ;)
Not much form the 600 riders, obviously busy riding, just saying.
Oh yeah, typed that from the saddle did ya? :rolleyes :lol
The 600 lot got a size complex and made up their own thread....."what did you do with your puny, slow, inferior FZS600 today"
the rest of us are on fazers ;)
OH f**king really. If you want my come back you can wipe it off your mothers face later. :finger
Changed my front tyre myself. First attempt only took me best part of 1/2 hour including balancing.
And of course I've only fitted the best tyre too! 8)
Adjusted chain took off the centre stand so I can sort a proper fix with the issues I have had. Washed it levels and pressures all ready for the Wales trip on Friday. Rode about 50 mile today after work and roasted my bollocks off. The Wales trip is gonna be a hot one indeed still looking forward to it anyway. Noggy u beat be out and about Friday night need to put a face to the name
Skips....i dont mean to sound like bill & ted but i actually found your previous slander most excellent........plus it was more realistic than your recent comment of a 600 ever being quick......the only thing they do quick is going upside down against the tarmac :b
Skips....i dont mean to sound like bill & ted but i actually found your previous slander most excellent........plus it was more realistic than your recent comment of a 600 ever being quick......the only thing they do quick is going upside down against the tarmac :b
Twas just a mere 3 years ago you were on here sounding green and asking questions about your cherished 600, but look at you now, all grown up with an extra 400cc's to play with, doesn't time fly. :lol
Had to bump start it this morning (that was focing hot work!).
Every now and again for a reason unknown to me I go to start the bike and it's flat as a pancake. New battery last year, did it on the old one too. Does it about twice a year. Very odd. I had ridden the bike 2 days previous too, so hardly been sitting long.
Had to bump start it this morning (that was focing hot work!).
Every now and again for a reason unknown to me I go to start the bike and it's flat as a pancake. New battery last year, did it on the old one too. Does it about twice a year. Very odd. I had ridden the bike 2 days previous too, so hardly been sitting long.
Every now and again for a reason unknown to me I go to start the bike and it's flat as a pancake. New battery last year, did it on the old one too. Does it about twice a year. Very odd. I had ridden the bike 2 days previous too, so hardly been sitting long.
got a few miles in since i fitted the bellypan,,headed to county waterford,,,thats right folks my baby is back on the road ,finally got the bellypan on to finish the look. so now and only now am i happy to show your goodselves some pics none of this would be possible without all the help from unfazed if it wasnt for him id probably be still wandering around northern ireland a traumatized mumbling wreck :lol taught me lots in the process of rebuilding it too
"like watch for roundabouts" :rollin ,,like a pig in shit i am
got a few miles in since i fitted the bellypan,,headed to county waterford,,,thats right folks my baby is back on the road ,finally got the bellypan on to finish the look. so now and only now am i happy to show your goodselves some pics none of this would be possible without all the help from unfazed if it wasnt for him id probably be still wandering around northern ireland a traumatized mumbling wreck taught me lots in the process of rebuilding it toowhat Downey meant to write :lol
"like watch for roundabouts" ,,like a pig in shit i am
What happened to page 191, blank screen showing :wall
I was able to go for my first proper run out on mine today, I have gone from impressed to absolutely gob smacked.
This bike is astounding!!
I have been used to my 650 Versys and cruisers over the last few years so I am used to stiring the pot to get some performance, what that equates to on the Fazer is seriously silly speeds when you think you are bimbling along. This is no bad thing but I will have to recalibrate my throttle response. That being said I did play with a Fireblade for a while and I was not embarrassed, which is a very nice change.
But what makes it even better and proves what an all rounder it is, is riding through small villages at 30 and it is as smooth as you like.
I am going to have to play with the suspension a bit because it is not to my taste, I like it hard on the front and a bit softer on the rear to suit my riding and it is the wrong way round at the moment.
The seat is comfortable, I did an hour ride and I had no numbness, I reckon I could do a couple of hours more before I needed to have a walk around.
All in all I am properly happy with the bike.
got a few miles in since i fitted the bellypan,,headed to county waterford,,,thats right folks my baby is back on the road ,finally got the bellypan on to finish the look. so now and only now am i happy to show your goodselves some pics none of this would be possible without all the help from unfazed if it wasnt for him id probably be still wandering around northern ireland a traumatized mumbling wreck :lol taught me lots in the process of rebuilding it tooLovely set of forks you have there :'( Looks great!
"like watch for roundabouts" :rollin ,,like a pig in shit i am
Washed it and GT-85'd the engine and frame. Shiny bike :D
How the hell do you get in to clean all the awkward spots at the front of the engine??? I've got toothbrushes, long-handled brushes etc etc up the yin-yang, and still can't get at it all :\ Surely this bike has REALLY never seen rain before I got my hands on it. Would it be safe to jet wash the front down there if I keep it away from electrics etc? Or will that muller the black finish?
So lucky on the ride. no rain and 2 killed on the breacons only 3 hours after we passed through.
struck by lighning on the bikes :eek ?? blimey thats awfull
oh walking on the mountains :rolleyes still SHOCKING though
Wales again; Snowdonia this time. On the way up, spotted this Laverda RGS1000 at a service station. I didn't like them when they first hit the streets, but I think I've changed my mind:
Love that Laverda.
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Main destination today was Caernarfon castle:
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Classic view of Tryfan; last time I tried to get this shot, I dropped the bike in a field entrance :o :
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Always end up here; only camera van seen today was just exiting Bala, before getting here:
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493 miles covered :eek That I reckon is my absolute limit in one day.
Back is back to normal then Nick :lol
Sometimes i hate you Nick.
Back is back to normal then Nick :lol
It was, but it's focced now :lol
No, not right still, but doesn't seem to mind riding the bike (oh how convenient :b ).
Well, the Midden came round mine this afternoon and we had an awesome run down to Rye, no traffic but Clipped a rabbit on the way down, killed it outright but it didn't go to waste. :D
Met a real character down at Rye who talked non stop for over an hour and was an expert at everything. :rolleyes
He set up Middens suspension and showed me how to hang off the bike properly and get my knee down.
I've got to say, it was one of the most entertaining days I've ever had and me and Midden was crying with laughter
In all fairness, the man was very knowledgeable and we wasn't being ungrateful but, he just left himself open to the infamous Foccer pisstake.
I think he knew we was taking the piss but he took it very well........Well it's only fair isn't it.
We managed to escape for cod and chips and the man moved on to his next victim (who had short back and sides when we left them :lol
Had an equally good ride on the way home, avoiding all the traffic and making the most of the twisties.
Got back to mine, cracked open a cider and Midden prepared our roadkill for the pot.
A good day. :)
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Just testedd the Crafty plugger out on my way home. Cheers to Exup for his persistent advertising I was save hrs of waiting for rescue service :D
Just testedd the Crafty plugger out on my way home. Cheers to Exup for his persistent advertising I was save hrs of waiting for rescue service :D
Looks like that tyre's pretty much had it anyway.
Parked on a red line - you naughty boy :rolleyes
you could say that exupnut was plugging the brand
Dya reckon, I thought tyre was ok for a few k miles still. Red line? Look at me the rebel ;)Just testedd the Crafty plugger out on my way home. Cheers to Exup for his persistent advertising I was save hrs of waiting for rescue service :D
Looks like that tyre's pretty much had it anyway.
Parked on a red line - you naughty boy :rolleyes
Midden....that tyre is like a flintstones wheel.
you could say that exupnut was plugging the brand
you mean there was a Hare in my soup and I missed it :'(
Aweful looking long legged Rabbit? is that not a Hare???
Last night,7.0clock Leominster A44 to Worcester,to Stourport,Bewdley ,,had a cider outside a pub by the river and home 70miles,a great little route I found there,,and oh my god,,the blue flash is such fun to ride,,the high end power scares the shit outta me :eekGotta say, the arse was the first thing I noticed :rollin
I sent this pic to the missus,i told her I was going to see my dad,,no I never,,haha,,,it is supposed to show my bike,the river and the pub,,,,but I got the typical reply from my wife "why you photographing that womans arse? " lol ,, women??? :lol :lol :lol :lol
:agree The arse on the right was the first thing I noticed also. :lol :lol :lolLast night,7.0clock Leominster A44 to Worcester,to Stourport,Bewdley ,,had a cider outside a pub by the river and home 70miles,a great little route I found there,,and oh my god,,the blue flash is such fun to ride,,the high end power scares the shit outta me :eekGotta say, the arse was the first thing I noticed :rollin
I sent this pic to the missus,i told her I was going to see my dad,,no I never,,haha,,,it is supposed to show my bike,the river and the pub,,,,but I got the typical reply from my wife "why you photographing that womans arse? " lol ,, women??? :lol :lol :lol :lol
nice - shame about the shite weather
did clunker classic last year a39 was good even in diesel beemer :rollin
Finally fitted my power commander 5....still havent done the computer side of it but cant wait.
Fitted near side mirror that i got from devilsyam....looking a bit more symetrical now.
Finally fitted my power commander 5....still havent done the computer side of it but cant wait.
Fitted near side mirror that i got from devilsyam....looking a bit more symetrical now.
Did you ever get the fork springs for it?
Rode out to Squires cafe at Sherburn, place was heaving so after a quick pot of tea went up to the Sun Inn at Fewston, then back home, a nice 70 mile round trip.
Rode out to Squires cafe at Sherburn, place was heaving so after a quick pot of tea went up to the Sun Inn at Fewston, then back home, a nice 70 mile round trip.
These kind of pics really show how varied biking is and how many different tastes there are....it would be boring if everyone owned the same.
Fully loaded ready for Brands BSB
Thick sat nav on main roads sent here
Between biddulph and cheddleton near leek
Thick sat nav on main roads sent here
Between biddulph and cheddleton near leek
I bet it gave you a chuckle though, eh?
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UMM What is it?
Just wait till you try and clean it or polish it, it'll be covered in scratches, buy cheap buy twice in my experience with these screens.
Got halfway through changing my sprockets and chain, but it turned out to be a hell of a lot more difficult than I'd expected!
Firstly it's a bugger of a job loosening the front sprocket nut with the tool Yamaha give you in the underseat kit, as there's barely enough clearance to get it in place, so you need to do a bit at the top between the frame and the gear linkage, then a bit underneath, then back to the top... (next time I'm going to buy a 32mm socket and a breaker bar!)
Then breaking the chain was a PITA as, for some reason the tool wouldn't push the pin right through, so eventually some wiggling with a flat-head screwdriver got it apart.
After that, getting the rear wheel off was also a bugger of a job as the axle wouldn't slide out easily (eventually I used the rubber mallet I normally use for tent pegs to bang it out!)
Then I had to look up a video on how to rejoin a chain because the instructions which came with the chain tool were incomprehensible and it took a long time before I was sure the joining link rivets were peened over enough so I kept checking with a set of calipers until the link was the same width as the other ones in the chain.
Finally I had to use the mallet again on the socket wrench to get the bolts on the rear sprocket to come loose, but then (as detailed elsewhere) I didn't know how to tighten the new ones sufficiently, and it was getting dark so I decided to call it a day at that point and finish off tomorrow!
It's a lot more fun taking a chain apart wth an angle grinder you know :lol
had to really
weather was shite on saturday very windy - the bad stuff norfolk and suffolk got happened in holland germany on sat
this was on way back to dusseldorf after the weather cleared up - lucky as setting off the morning after to the hook for the boat it pissed down at leerdam and didnt stop so was lucky to do 70
had 185 kmh here before but new record - bike was showing 151 mph :D
using the thou to jump it to get enough power to run the starter long enough to get the bike started.
It was rather reluctant, but eventually started with no choke and no throttle - it seemed to really not like either of these when starting
using the thou to jump it to get enough power to run the starter long enough to get the bike started.
It was rather reluctant, but eventually started with no choke and no throttle - it seemed to really not like either of these when starting
Inb4 "the thou won't start now" :lol
Today, I did do the Wye Valley:
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and Tintern Abbey:
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Then off down to Caerphilly:
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Had a bit of a play around the Brecons:
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And then stopped at Raglan Castle on the way back:
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Weather was kind all day, not much traffic about (are you listening Skippernick? :pokefun :lol ), about 320 miles covered. Booked in for new Pilot Road 2s tomorrow afternoon - ancient, crappy BT021s ( :eek ) that came on the bike will soon be nothing but a bad memory :D
Oh, and destroyed a Merc SL in a traffic light GP on the way home - think it's time I grew up :b
What did i do?
Sometimes i hate you Nick.
What did i do?Sometimes i hate you Nick.
Memory of an elephant, me ;) :lol
using the thou to jump it to get enough power to run the starter long enough to get the bike started.
It was rather reluctant, but eventually started with no choke and no throttle - it seemed to really not like either of these when starting
Inb4 "the thou won't start now" :lol
How the hell do you get 60 mpg out of your Gen1 :| Most I've ever got is low 50's!! My average is mid-40s :'(
How the hell do you get 60 mpg out of your Gen1 :| Most I've ever got is low 50's!! My average is mid-40s :'(
Yeah i thought that i get 55mpg out of my 600!!
Early start (5am) - Blasted down to Portsmouth took the ferry to Cherbourg. Now in Nantes. Should be in San Sebastian by mid afternoon tomorrow.San Sebastian / Donostia is a beautiful city , the old town is worth checking out as is the Irish bar . I worked there for 2months back in the 90s , happy days .
How the hell do you get 60 mpg out of your Gen1 :| Most I've ever got is low 50's!! My average is mid-40s :'(
Yeah i thought that i get 55mpg out of my 600!!
Smoothness is the key - carrying speed and energy for as long as possible into corners, no sudden acceleration or braking, a scottoiler helps and I'm running the tyres at 2psi over standard (according to my gauge).
if I'm out with the wife and shes on her VT750, then I'll easily get into the 70's.
This is a standard bike (apart from a Viper can).
Cleaned it after a wet run into wales
Well gutted the CAT out gave her a blast down the road.... She now screams above 8k revs... :rollin Washed polished and did some detailed cleaning in the nooks and crannies... Looking forward to my PCV and extras arriving this week.... :smokin
Well gutted the CAT out gave her a blast down the road.... She now screams above 8k revs... :rollin Washed polished and did some detailed cleaning in the nooks and crannies... Looking forward to my PCV and extras arriving this week.... :smokin
Gen 2???
Haha, fazerscotty you must call in for a cup of tea,,unfortunaltly the other night I had to turn Mr Crisp away as I was out bowling,,never mind he can stop a the garage.lol
I am on the sharp bend on the exit of Aston,A49, house Is 8 feet from the side of the road, a white one.
ooh, sorry , bad timing...Next time.
Might get out Sunday myself
Might be down your way Sunday Slim. Will let you know.....
and there is no chance at all of two yellow bikes turning up is there,lol
Steady up young man !!!!haha,, you could camp at mine !
I'll get the rescue van ready
I'll get the rescue van ready
Hmmm... :think
Can you fit a bed in that van?
Devilsyam Support Crew for the Nick Crisp Long Way Round (Wales) adventure tour - MacGregor and Boorman eat your hearts out :lol
4 days of fine Welsh roads with good weather Noggy. Wish you were here? :lol
I'll get the rescue van ready
Went on a 950 mile journey around north west scotland, came home and the next day accompanied andrew lawsons family home.
If you dident know, he was a road bike racer who dies in ireland last week. Very emotional ride.
Well I've fitted and modded the following on my gen2 today... PCV, lars air box mod, O2 optimiser, copperdawgs flies, blocked AIS and k&n... And she pulls like a train.... Now need some dyno time... Booked in for next Saturday... Happy days!! :lol
Well I've fitted and modded the following on my gen2 today... PCV, lars air box mod, O2 optimiser, copperdawgs flies, blocked AIS and k&n... And she pulls like a train.... Now need some dyno time... Booked in for next Saturday... Happy days!! :lol
how did you get the old flies off???...think I mushed a couple of my screws and then I gave up :\
Well I've fitted and modded the following on my gen2 today... PCV, lars air box mod, O2 optimiser, copperdawgs flies, blocked AIS and k&n... And she pulls like a train.... Now need some dyno time... Booked in for next Saturday... Happy days!! :lol
how did you get the old flies off???...think I mushed a couple of my screws and then I gave up :\
Easy enough if you heat the screws up before trying to undo them as they're held in with threadlock. I did mine today. Heated the screws up with a soldering iron.
Yes , that's the one,,lovely views, where were you,we kept looking ?
Nick - yourself, Slim, Dazza and Red always seem to be out and about. You all retired or on the sick :lol
Oh, and I'm now coveting the bike of FAZER390 :rollin below Stunning doesn't come close.
The way it should be at your age - only 4 yrs behind you and a different story - like a fool I started over again :wall .Nick - yourself, Slim, Dazza and Red always seem to be out and about. You all retired or on the sick :lol
Oh, and I'm now coveting the bike of FAZER390 :rollin below Stunning doesn't come close.
RETIRED......cheeky foccer :lol ..........no not retierd, work long weeks,47hrs +6 hours travelling......my fazer time is my great escape, at my age mortage is paid off, kids grown up, dont owe a penny to anyone , all monies I earn now is mine, all mine :lol
FROSTIES ive just noticed your location, close to me, how come youve not been out on one of the lofo's ride outs ?
The way it should be at your age - only 4 yrs behind you and a different story - like a fool I started over again :wall .Nick - yourself, Slim, Dazza and Red always seem to be out and about. You all retired or on the sick :lol
Oh, and I'm now coveting the bike of FAZER390 :rollin below Stunning doesn't come close.
RETIRED......cheeky foccer :lol ..........no not retierd, work long weeks,47hrs +6 hours travelling......my fazer time is my great escape, at my age mortage is paid off, kids grown up, dont owe a penny to anyone , all monies I earn now is mine, all mine :lol
FROSTIES ive just noticed your location, close to me, how come youve not been out on one of the lofo's ride outs ?
Lofos rideout? Never been asked, invited or considered :'( .
To be honest, keep forgetting about the ride out section - will keep an eye on it Red :thumbup
Red: know the feeling "owing nothing to anybody" great isn't it :thumbup :lol
Frosties: some fellows never get sense :lol
Nick, how many miles have you covered already on Hedgetrimmer 4?
People do rides out. Track days. Touring to France.
I have dropped my bike in the garage today :'(
In my defence It was not full blown drop. It was more like loosing ballance gentle slow mo lowering it to rest offside. No drama.
Except me sitting there in disbelieve and smelling the petrol making nice little puddle on the floor. Because I just have been to the petrol station and filled the tank to the top :'(
To add to humiliation it was too close to the wall so I needed to call the neigbour with the R1 to come and help me to get it up :'(
Why oh Why? :rollin
People do rides out. Track days. Touring to France.
I have dropped my bike in the garage today - petrol making nice little puddle on the floor.
Nice one Dazza,, god memorys of August 2015
Nice one Dazza,, god memorys of August 2015
Another one for you Slim, bit better quality, took foccing ages to upload though.
That was the best bit Nick, watching you and Slim eat my dust. :evil
Rung mechanic earlier enquiring when he could fit the bike in for an MOT and he said 9am tomorrow, so rushed home and gave the bike a good scrub up, plus cleaned and relubed the chain seeing as we're expecting a lot of rain.Yeah I'm sure it'll pass with just doing that :pokefun
I can't think of any reason at all why it should fail, i even popped a baffle in the exhaust for the day. :lol
Rung mechanic earlier enquiring when he could fit the bike in for an MOT and he said 9am tomorrow, so rushed home and gave the bike a good scrub up, plus cleaned and relubed the chain seeing as we're expecting a lot of rain.Yeah I'm sure it'll pass with just doing that :pokefun
I can't think of any reason at all why it should fail, i even popped a baffle in the exhaust for the day. :lol
providing you take a £20 note for the tester ;) ;)
Rung mechanic earlier enquiring when he could fit the bike in for an MOT and he said 9am tomorrow, so rushed home and gave the bike a good scrub up, plus cleaned and relubed the chain seeing as we're expecting a lot of rain.Yeah I'm sure it'll pass with just doing that :pokefun
I can't think of any reason at all why it should fail, i even popped a baffle in the exhaust for the day. :lol
providing you take a £20 note for the tester ;) ;)
My daughter also took her car for MOT yesterday and the mot database system is down and canot be added. The old system has come to the end of its contract and the new one is as always with tec "not fecking working"
She was given a department of transport printed document saying that the car has passed its mot but has not been entered into the database and as such she should carry this document as proof of MOT untill it can be entered into the system proper and a proper mot certificate will be posted out once entered.
Last week I went for my annual surfing and biking holiday in North Devon.
How do you secure your surfboard to your bike ? :D
Last week I went for my annual surfing and biking holiday in North Devon.
How do you secure your surfboard to your bike ? :D
fitted top box and panniers. Drilled a hole in the number plate so it could fit better. test rode with panniers. zip tied the number plate as i don't trust the plastic nut and bolt.So how's it all looking youngsterbiker?
Left it in the garage as it was peeing it down this morning :(
But on a brighter note....
I ordered my new seat a few days ago, and was delivered to my work today so I duly got home and put it on.
I'm very pleased with it :)
Nope, why you asking that?Left it in the garage as it was peeing it down this morning :(
But on a brighter note....
I ordered my new seat a few days ago, and was delivered to my work today so I duly got home and put it on.
I'm very pleased with it :)
Did your bike fall over? :lol
Well I must be laying with Darrsi :biker because its on the piss for me tooNope, why you asking that?Left it in the garage as it was peeing it down this morning :(
But on a brighter note....
I ordered my new seat a few days ago, and was delivered to my work today so I duly got home and put it on.
I'm very pleased with it :)
Did your bike fall over? :lol
Picture loaded correct way up from where I'm looking, maybe your lying on your side? :lol
Well I must be laying with Darrsi :biker because its on the piss for me tooNope, why you asking that?Left it in the garage as it was peeing it down this morning :(
But on a brighter note....
I ordered my new seat a few days ago, and was delivered to my work today so I duly got home and put it on.
I'm very pleased with it :)
Did your bike fall over? :lol
Picture loaded correct way up from where I'm looking, maybe your lying on your side? :lol
Rode 300 mile round trip to RaceLab in Wimborne (well, yesterday actually) to have my suspension set up properly. Wow, what a difference. It's a completely different bike. The settings were way out even though Nitron had already set the rear shock up for my weight. I've forgotten the guy's name who did it for me but can't recommend him highly enough. He's very knowledgable and a perfectionist. He wants everything spot on. He also explains what he is doing and why he is doing it, constantly. I would definitely use them again. Undoubtedly the best £99 I have ever spent on the bike. I am well pleased. Can't wait to get out on it again. ([url]http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy231/celticfisherman_photos/Smilies/Lean_over.gif[/url]) ([url]http://s795.photobucket.com/user/celticfisherman_photos/media/Smilies/Lean_over.gif.html[/url])
Yeah, easy now fella as darrsi is on his side :rollin :rollinWell I must be laying with Darrsi :biker because its on the piss for me tooNope, why you asking that?Left it in the garage as it was peeing it down this morning :(
But on a brighter note....
I ordered my new seat a few days ago, and was delivered to my work today so I duly got home and put it on.
I'm very pleased with it :)
Did your bike fall over? :lol
Picture loaded correct way up from where I'm looking, maybe your lying on your side? :lol
Easy now fella...... :lol
There was a problem before I'm sure that someone's pics were loaded up differently and think it was a bug :(
This is what i'm seeing......
Waved goodbye to the noggythou......off to pastures new where it will get the rest of what it needs doing....properly.
Time to get on ebay :pc
Waved goodbye to the noggythou......off to pastures new where it will get the rest of what it needs doing....properly.
Time to get on ebay :pc
:'( :'( :'( :'( ......another epic thread coming soon.... :rolleyes :lol
Waved goodbye to the noggythou......off to pastures new where it will get the rest of what it needs doing....properly.
Time to get on ebay :pc
Noggy what you getting mate?
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Parked next to hedgetrimer No3
Went to Killin and the falls of dornoch for some tasty beer battered haddock and chips!Live those roads up that way :)
Cannae beat a smoked sausage :lolAye, ye sure cannae :)
Did you walk home then ESETEST :lolI nearly had to , almost got wiped out by a taxi switching lanes without looking :rolleyes
All you need to do now is the applecross road! Lovely pics of scenery and the bike looks not bad too ;)
Yesterday. Was a scorching hot day here so rode to Noggy country (West Wales).
Stuck to the A roads to Haverfordwest then lovely twisties through Herbrandston, Dreen Hill and down to Dale. Stopped for a lovely breakfast in Dale Yacht Club.
Onwards to Marloes (nudist beach), St Brides (nothing in St Brides), Little Haven and Broad Haven. Had a lovely lunch in The Galleon Inn overlooking the beach at Broadhaven.
It was about 2.30pm by now, touching 23 degrees and not a breeze in the air. Sat outside the pub for about an hour and a half and burnt my head !
Headed home via the quickest route up through St Clears to Pont Abraham and then boring M4 eventually getting home about 7pm. Absolutely beautiful day to be out on the bike surrounded by some of the most stunning scenery in Wales on some of the twistiest roads.
Hopefully we'll get a nice day or two before the end of the month so I can get down that way again.
Yesterday. Was a scorching hot day here so rode to Noggy country (West Wales).
Stuck to the A roads to Haverfordwest then lovely twisties through Herbrandston, Dreen Hill and down to Dale. Stopped for a lovely breakfast in Dale Yacht Club.
Onwards to Marloes (nudist beach), St Brides (nothing in St Brides), Little Haven and Broad Haven. Had a lovely lunch in The Galleon Inn overlooking the beach at Broadhaven.
It was about 2.30pm by now, touching 23 degrees and not a breeze in the air. Sat outside the pub for about an hour and a half and burnt my head !
Headed home via the quickest route up through St Clears to Pont Abraham and then boring M4 eventually getting home about 7pm. Absolutely beautiful day to be out on the bike surrounded by some of the most stunning scenery in Wales on some of the twistiest roads.
Hopefully we'll get a nice day or two before the end of the month so I can get down that way again.
There's a coincidence Grayo..............i was down Marloes that day............did you see me????........they dont call me noggythenob for nothing you know :b .......yes & i'm also a complete nob too :(
P.S....you went all the posh places........and you didnt go over the Presselis :pokefun
Yesterday. Was a scorching hot day here so rode to Noggy country (West Wales).
Stuck to the A roads to Haverfordwest then lovely twisties through Herbrandston, Dreen Hill and down to Dale. Stopped for a lovely breakfast in Dale Yacht Club.
Onwards to Marloes (nudist beach), St Brides (nothing in St Brides), Little Haven and Broad Haven. Had a lovely lunch in The Galleon Inn overlooking the beach at Broadhaven.
It was about 2.30pm by now, touching 23 degrees and not a breeze in the air. Sat outside the pub for about an hour and a half and burnt my head !
Headed home via the quickest route up through St Clears to Pont Abraham and then boring M4 eventually getting home about 7pm. Absolutely beautiful day to be out on the bike surrounded by some of the most stunning scenery in Wales on some of the twistiest roads.
Hopefully we'll get a nice day or two before the end of the month so I can get down that way again.
There's a coincidence Grayo..............i was down Marloes that day............did you see me????........they dont call me noggythenob for nothing you know :b .......yes & i'm also a complete nob too :(
P.S....you went all the posh places........and you didnt go over the Presselis :pokefun
No I didn't see you Noggy but I think I know where you were. :lol
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Quotedid I hear right that red is the fastest? ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/lol.gif[/url])
Noooooooooo you got it wrong its black.
That bit at the back where you started -------------- now do the rest the same
You've now got the best of both worlds :lol
before and after shots, all done at home in my garage,
did I hear right that red is the fastest? :lol
So we are talking. Relativistic Doppler effectdepending on what way your looking at it :rollin :rollin
Took the thou to two stroke sunday at the ace...
Surrey........past my house, turn right, past heathrow and head south ;)...you going racing ?
Took the thou to two stroke sunday at the ace...
Wow, that must have sounded (& smelt :) ) fantastic!. Is that an annual event?.
Reconnected my AIS god i have missed it 8) 8) 8) 8)
Reconnected my AIS god i have missed it 8) 8) 8) 8)
???
"The noise it makes" ?
I'm sorry for not knowing the bleedin obvious, but what is AIS??
Rode it to Cornwall, where I am currently relaxing with a cuppa in a B&B. here at about 3:30pm, dumped my kit, and went straight out for a ride, visiting some old familiar places from my childhood.
Gonna give a photo a go - just getting familiar with a new MacBook, so not sure how well this will work - Looe harbour::Beautiful seaside town Looe , great place to relax .
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Heading up to Glencoe and beyond to my usual playground and Kinlochleven TT circuit in this wonderful Scottish sunshine
Today, Dartmoor:
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Charlestown:
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St. Mawes castle:
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Truro cathedral:
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And Lizard Point:
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Another beautiful day, good roads, interesting places - very happy! :)
took em both outIs that the only way to keep them from being jealous of each other? How nasty does it get?
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:Beautiful seaside town Looe , great place to relax .
Wow, what a day! Congrats, and keep the pictures coming!
Wow, what a day! Congrats, and keep the pictures coming!
More tomorrow! Thinking of heading for the north coast of Cornwall, much more rugged and beautiful than the south. And anyway, Tintagel has a great place to get Teddy Oggies (PROPER Cornish pasties) :b
Not today, but last weekend, the Bol D'Or.How was it, did you camp at the circuit and was a anarchic as the 80s? Planning a trip with some friends next year, first time back since 1983
Whacked in some oil and filter. Deadeye fitted the dodgy choke cable and motobatt. Ticks over sweet but exup needs to come out. (I know what's coming next lol)
Fuck that....can't be arsed with all the Fukin typin.
Fuck that....can't be arsed with all the Fukin typin.
You going to fess up or have I got to spil the beans..... ;)
The A39 up near Porlock and Lynton are great for scenery and pretty decent roads, some really steep hills. You can go up to just past Minehead and take the A396 that goes through Exmoor and ends up at Tiverton that is a great road pretty technical. That was the last ride I did on my Fazer before I shut it away to try and sell, it was great.
Nothing Exupnut does could ever surprise me :rolleyes ...unless he ever actually rides the :faz :eek
It's all in hand matey.......once u move they will have to rename it Bikelisle :-)
Ps...don't spray hedge trimmer number 6 green cos no Foccer will find ya......
The A39 up near Porlock and Lynton are great for scenery and pretty decent roads, some really steep hills. You can go up to just past Minehead and take the A396 that goes through Exmoor and ends up at Tiverton that is a great road pretty technical. That was the last ride I did on my Fazer before I shut it away to try and sell, it was great.
Yes, but I did all those on an Exmoor visit not that long ago. Since I'm down here, I want to keep it to Cornwall for this trip. Gonna have a look at the map tonight, see if I can come up with anything. I've fitted more in over two days than I thought I would.
The A39 up near Porlock and Lynton are great for scenery and pretty decent roads, some really steep hills. You can go up to just past Minehead and take the A396 that goes through Exmoor and ends up at Tiverton that is a great road pretty technical. That was the last ride I did on my Fazer before I shut it away to try and sell, it was great.
anyway.been down to portsdown and am now back at loomies watching the cowboys fit new signage :rollin......oh.and another cuppa ;)
Spot the difference between the Fazer 1000 in the pictures :)
fucked if i know ,its polished ,,oh and the rear pegs are down ,,whats the prize before i put anymore effort into this
Changed the oil and filter as it hit the 54K mile marker.
Shame I never got a service record book when I bought it as it really has been done religiously by me and never wanted for anything. Have no plans to sell it but always better to have some written proof of maintence done I think.
Spot the difference between the Fazer 1000 in the pictures :)
Crash bungs?
Not many shots of the bike in different places today, should I bother? All a bit holiday-snap-ish.
fucked if i know ,its polished ,,oh and the rear pegs are down ,,whats the prize before i put anymore effort into this
Another place to find :lol
Not many shots of the bike in different places today, should I bother? All a bit holiday-snap-ish.
Yeah put them on :thumbup .
Not many shots of the bike in different places today, should I bother? All a bit holiday-snap-ish.
Yeah put them on :thumbup .
The first pic is that shop window in Looe isn't it?!.
Rode 180 miles, two-up, and only used three-quarters of a tank!
Rode 180 miles, two-up, and only used three-quarters of a tank!
Half a foccing story :wall , where did you go, any pictures? :pokefun
Derby to York and back,but no photos cos was too foggy!Rode 180 miles, two-up, and only used three-quarters of a tank!
Half a foccing story :wall , where did you go, any pictures? :pokefun
I think the rest might start with - it was a Gen 1...........
Topped the oil up and went to Glencoe and back......levels seem fine now
Sold it well the gen1 anyway, big thanks to Luke for sorting out the sale. I'm a little sad that it's gone and hope that the new owner gets as much pleasure from it as I have. In the three years I owned it never once did it not fail to put a smile on my face. Hopefully I will feel the same about the gen2, the little changes I've made since buying it from noggy are starting to make it feel like my bike instead of one I've borrowed.
Topped the oil up and went to Glencoe and back......levels seem fine now
Had a tear in my eye as I handed over the keys to her new owner.But I see your new beast on fb, looks awesome mate :) happy riding :)
1, Covered the swing arm with carbon fiber. Took only a few minutes not counting the cleaning before :)Nice job there Amy but as you say "mechanic" doesn't care, so it's all down to you to maintain it to your standards :)
2, Looking to close detected quite a few screws and washers which need to be replaced.
3, Realized that even though she’s getting maintained regularly, my mechanic doesn’t seem to care about the little things :)
4, Noticed that the main stand needs to be painted asap!!!
5, Scheduled a proper shower for her tomorrow realising how dirty she’s got during our little trip through the hills yesterday
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Forgot to add during part of the journey to Chepstow Racecourse i was alongside a very nice Motoguzzi, looked just like esetest machine, with the Mrs on the back.Unfortunately couldn't make it this year , the downside of shift work .
Went for a run to try the new gopro.. Dident have it on for the frst 15 mins of the trip, hit a foccin pheasent. Left blood on the headlight and fairing....
Forgot to add during part of the journey to Chepstow Racecourse i was alongside a very nice Motoguzzi, looked just like esetest machine, with the Mrs on the back.Unfortunately couldn't make it this year , the downside of shift work .
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Don't see many of those machines around and thought I may have been you, beautiful looking bikes
Went for a run to try the new gopro.. Dident have it on for the frst 15 mins of the trip, hit a foccin pheasent. Left blood on the headlight and fairing....
Great fun to ride , torquey , light and agile , and bar and pegs seem to wrap you around the bike.Forgot to add during part of the journey to Chepstow Racecourse i was alongside a very nice Motoguzzi, looked just like esetest machine, with the Mrs on the back.Unfortunately couldn't make it this year , the downside of shift work .
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Don't see many of those machines around and thought I may have been you, beautiful looking bikes
Had her repaired. Then wrapped her up for the winter. 6month of hell on the turquise bandit. :'(
One of the coils had suspected failure. Took all apart turned out to be a cracked spark plug. :rollin :rollin
Felt a bit poorly today, so threw a sicky ( koff koff ;) )
Then sat on my bike in the shed to test out the fit and comfort for riding of my new Furygan Houston Amo jacket which, by coincidence, just happened to turn up today :) Imagine that, and me just happening to be at home as well!! :lol
It dosnt go fast enuff for anything to failor far enough :lol :lol
42,000 miles :nana
6 months to the day since I had my little fall, I took it for a spin on some private ground and found that, with enough painkillers down my neck I can actually ride again.It's only 10 weeks for me since I was wiped out, had to get in the garage yesterday and sit on the Fazer :D
6 months to the day since I had my little fall, I took it for a spin on some private ground and found that, with enough painkillers down my neck I can actually ride again.It's only 10 weeks for me since I was wiped out, had to get in the garage yesterday and sit on the Fazer :D
Don't know how long it'll be before I've got enough strength in my arms to ride again but I can't wait. Just to be able to do some tinkering on her would be nice but don't have the dexterity in my hands just yet :'(
Once rode to hospital with my leg in plaster. Doctor wasn't happy for some reasonLol, hope it wasn't a full leg cast! :rollin
Once rode to hospital with my leg in plaster. Doctor wasn't happy for some reasonThat reminds me of a time I was playing 5 a side football with a group of friends/family.
Proper old school motorcycling, youth of today dont know they were born.....Once rode to hospital with my leg in plaster. Doctor wasn't happy for some reasonThat reminds me of a time I was playing 5 a side football with a group of friends/family.
Done in my cartilage in my right knee and hobbled to changing room, put on my bike gear, then rode 20 + miles home, to be greeted by the (now ex) wife, who had to try and hold the bike while I made sure it was put away in the garage. Then she took me to hospital, all in it was pretty sore but deffinetly couldn't move my leg once I got home, just as well it was only resting on the right footpeg, don't know if I'd been able to change gear if it was the left leg :b
I have 3 fazer thou gen 1's at the moment! I should name them, so everyone knows which one i'm talking about :lol I have my first one which i bought new in jan 2005, it is full monty 2008 r1 front end, r6 shock, carbon and loads of other stuff, second one is standard with f.s.h, third one is same colour as first one, but has earlier r1 front end, r6 rear shock, part service history ( the one i'm servicing at the moment. I will be selling either No 2 or 3 in the next few weeks :'(
Proper old school motorcycling, youth of today dont know they were born.....
I have 3 fazer thou gen 1's at the moment! I should name them, so everyone knows which one i'm talking about :lol I have my first one which i bought new in jan 2005, it is full monty 2008 r1 front end, r6 shock, carbon and loads of other stuff, second one is standard with f.s.h, third one is same colour as first one, but has earlier r1 front end, r6 rear shock, part service history ( the one i'm servicing at the moment. I will be selling either No 2 or 3 in the next few weeks :'(
:useless
Pics of the line-up are required!
Proper old school motorcycling, youth of today dont know they were born.....
When I stacked my FZ750 (one week from new), I cracked the scaphoid in my right wrist. Picked the bike up and rode it straight to the dealer to order replacement parts. Got a cast put on the wrist afterwards, supposed to immobilise the thumb, but I deliberately broke the loop of it that went around my thumb so I could ride the bike. I could only get a thin inner glove over my fingers - they got foccin freezing riding up the M11 to work :lol
Yellow:eek
:lol Bugger off i ain't pulling them all out the garage! Any suggestions for colour of wheel rim tape for no 3? Not red or silver ;)
:lol Bugger off i ain't pulling them all out the garage! Any suggestions for colour of wheel rim tape for no 3? Not red or silver ;)
:lol:lol Bugger off i ain't pulling them all out the garage! Any suggestions for colour of wheel rim tape for no 3? Not red or silver ;)
Black :)
:lol Bugger off i ain't pulling them all out the garage! Any suggestions for colour of wheel rim tape for no 3? Not red or silver ;)
White with blue maybe :D
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Not too keen on white..... I dont know how to do it but are there not ways of overlaying a picture with different colours, so i can look at them? I am thinking of a light purple shade...
:lol Bugger off i ain't pulling them all out the garage! Any suggestions for colour of wheel rim tape for no 3? Not red or silver ;)You could just take a pic from the garage door to save you pulling them all out :b
Black :)Black's not as bad as you may think, if you get the right reflective stuff. :thumbup
Err.......a usb charger that is under the err........SEAT!!!!
I think i'm going to go with grey wheel rim tape. It was that or purple :lol
Focc it i'm buying purple :eekGo for pink :lol
:lol Too late bought the purple :'(You'll regret it :lol
Painted the rear disc centreThere's a thread somewhere on here about doing them :)
Caliper next, really not looking forward to trying to key in some of the fiddly corners
Painted the rear disc centreThere's a thread somewhere on here about doing them :)
Caliper next, really not looking forward to trying to key in some of the fiddly corners
And the rear one splits so that makes it easier :)
Fazer No 3 has been serviced, cleaned and greased, lubed and adjusted everywhere. Fitted stainless bolts in a few places and it's looking a lot better than when i bought it :)Beautiful, nice job! I want to replace the screws holding the front rotors too, they are rusty on mine. I found a few sellers having those on eBay for $40 or so, not cheap for a few bolts :(
Fazer No 3 has been serviced, cleaned and greased, lubed and adjusted everywhere. Fitted stainless bolts in a few places and it's looking a lot better than when i bought it :)Beautiful, nice job! I want to replace the screws holding the front rotors too, they are rusty on mine. I found a few sellers having those on eBay for $40 or so, not cheap for a few bolts :(
Are they m8 x 25 like the 600? If so why not use stainless button heads, not expensive and no special shoulder on the stock ones (well not on the 600)Not sure what size they are, the service manual only has a part number 90109-064G6-00. I have not removed them, my torque wrench is broken, so I would rather not take them out until I know I can put them back with the proper torque.
Are they m8 x 25 like the 600? If so why not use stainless button heads, not expensive and no special shoulder on the stock ones (well not on the 600)Not sure what size they are, the service manual only has a part number 90109-064G6-00. I have not removed them, my torque wrench is broken, so I would rather not take them out until I know I can put them back with the proper torque.
They appear to be common to a multitude of bikes though: FZ1, FZ6, R1, R6, FJR and Bolt and many others.
I've only ever used a torque wrench when rebuilding an engine, and even then have always knocked a few pounds off the recomended settings after a rather costly accident when using the manufacturer's recomended settings
As for everything else I check the bolts after a couple of days just to make sure nothings vibrating undone (safer than relying on torque settings only to find I missed one during re assembly)
The worst part is that this looked like a great week end for riding, not sure how many more we are going to have this year.You like riding in wind and rain then? :lol It's hoofing it down here!
The worst part is that this looked like a great week end for riding, not sure how many more we are going to have this year.You like riding in wind and rain then? :lol It's hoofing it down here!
Hope your bikes like a new 'un when you do get it back :)
Well, the last two weekends we had pouring rain, but this one is great.The worst part is that this looked like a great week end for riding, not sure how many more we are going to have this year.You like riding in wind and rain then? :lol It's hoofing it down here!
Hope your bikes like a new 'un when you do get it back :)
well done Nick,it seems the next chapter of your life is starting, good luck mate
Got it off the back of the van this morning with no dramas. My method of packing it in the van worked well - put a large, inflated airbed at the front of the van, put the bike hard up against it, then another airbed, then piled all the heavy boxes, furniture etc against that so nothing was moving :think All parked up, locked up and covered safe and secure now :)
Got it off the back of the van this morning with no dramas. My method of packing it in the van worked well - put a large, inflated airbed at the front of the van, put the bike hard up against it, then another airbed, then piled all the heavy boxes, furniture etc against that so nothing was moving :think All parked up, locked up and covered safe and secure now :)
How are the roads looking so far & what's the hedge density?
The most important item packed in carefully and everything else Focced in :lol :lol
Did you at any stage forget you were driving a van and go to overtake like you would on the bike? :lol
Glad to see you got "Home" safe and sound :thumbup
if your coming up norf at any point next season gimme a shout, I know where the best hedges are :lol
put a large, inflated airbed at the front of the van, put the bike hard up against it, then another airbed, then piled all the heavy boxes, furniture etc against that so nothing was moving
My comfort seat came today,got it off e/bay for £100 a bit expensive but it's mint and looks ace,where do you post pics and find smileys etc?
Took it to the local friendly mechanic to get the master cylinder screws removed.
Started with a punch and hammer but that didn't work so moved on to the drill.
Drilled the heads off removed one screw but the other snapped clean off when going at it with vice grips.
So the welder came out. :twisted:
Blob of weld was enough to remove it with the grips.
Finally out.
I think the threads have been damaged on the left hole the new screw in that hole feels tight. Some unavoidable damage has been done to the cap but it was that or a new MC.
Of course but we didn't have one to hand believe it or not.Took it to the local friendly mechanic to get the master cylinder screws removed.
Started with a punch and hammer but that didn't work so moved on to the drill.
Drilled the heads off removed one screw but the other snapped clean off when going at it with vice grips.
So the welder came out. :twisted:
Blob of weld was enough to remove it with the grips.
Finally out.
I think the threads have been damaged on the left hole the new screw in that hole feels tight. Some unavoidable damage has been done to the cap but it was that or a new MC.
Never heard of Left Hand drill bits then :eek :eek
Put air in tyres, then nearly crashed it on my way home. Doing 70 -80 mph on the a12, one moment of inatention, and suddenly stationary trafic ahead. locked up the rear but was not enough so i aimed for the middle of the cars and held on. must have got to the cars at about 50mph, bit fast for filtering i must say. anyway thankfully i survived and purchased a lotto ticket. (so nearly died and lost 2 quid) hopefully i will learn from this experience......by taking the car for a few days.. :/Fella you talked about "lost my confidence" -------- next you are doing 80 on busy, wet/damp (just guessing) roads. Got to say - never mind yourself --you are scaring me !
Put air in tyres, then nearly crashed it on my way home. Doing 70 -80 mph on the a12, one moment of inatention, and suddenly stationary trafic ahead. locked up the rear but was not enough so i aimed for the middle of the cars and held on. must have got to the cars at about 50mph, bit fast for filtering i must say. anyway thankfully i survived and purchased a lotto ticket. (so nearly died and lost 2 quid) hopefully i will learn from this experience......by taking the car for a few days.. :/Fella you talked about "lost my confidence" -------- next you are doing 80 on busy, wet/damp (just guessing) roads. Got to say - never mind yourself --you are scaring me !
Sorry to you both I got confused -------- it was because it was the first post on a new page so I did not directly have the other name to see, and also the bit about putting in air in the tyres correlated with youngster fitting a new one.
Thats what I am saying anyway- sounds convincing to me and I am sticking with it
Glad your ok youngsterbiker :thumbup
But seriously, if you think your struggling to get a bike through the gap at that speed, what makes you think you'll get your car through there? :eek
Put air in tyres, then nearly crashed it on my way home. Doing 70 -80 mph on the a12, one moment of inatention, and suddenly stationary trafic ahead. locked up the rear but was not enough so i aimed for the middle of the cars and held on. must have got to the cars at about 50mph, bit fast for filtering i must say. anyway thankfully i survived and purchased a lotto ticket. (so nearly died and lost 2 quid) hopefully i will learn from this experience......by taking the car for a few days.. :/Fella you talked about "lost my confidence" -------- next you are doing 80 on busy, wet/damp (just guessing) roads. Got to say - never mind yourself --you are scaring me !
Different bloke. It was me that's lost my confidence, but reading that, fuck me it could have been worse! :lol
And you're bang on Downey, I was filtering through a mile of stationary traffic today thinking, yeah that's why I ride!
Charged the battery on gen 1 no1, sprayed gen 1 no 2 with copious amounts of fs465. It doesn't get acf 50 like my minters as its not exactly mint ;)
Not a bad day here in south bucks so I thought I would take the bike for a blast, I sorn'ed one of them at the beginning of the month , you can guess which bike the batterys just died on.. :rolleyes
Glad your ok youngsterbiker :thumbupHopefully it wont happen again...... although this perticuler road is know for surprises....not quite like the a9 though :D It was a moment of lack of concentration on my part, i blame myself completely and now wonder why i did not look ahead.... and the car has a crumple zone, but i hope i will not us it.. :D
But seriously, if you think your struggling to get a bike through the gap at that speed, what makes you think you'll get your car through there? :eek
Hard lines red..........im reckoning my battery will be the same.....need to get it to the garage for improvements and we've had so much wind and rain that it hasnt moved in a long time now...plus i dont know the batteries history.....i dont think it bodes well especially if i miss the chance on perhaps its 1 turn that i might get......think ill go with half choke and hope for the best.
Hard lines red..........im reckoning my battery will be the same.....need to get it to the garage for improvements and we've had so much wind and rain that it hasnt moved in a long time now...plus i dont know the batteries history.....i dont think it bodes well especially if i miss the chance on perhaps its 1 turn that i might get......think ill go with half choke and hope for the best.
Has anyone tried the new lithium batteries? Over here (US), prices range from $80 to $260 with specs that are not much different.
I am concerned that all vendors say you cannot charge them with a charger for lead-acid and you have to buy their own chargers, but the regulator on the bike is the same, so I would think the regulator also should be different.
Cleaned and ACF'd it.
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I think that was the "before " picture
Just noticed that swing arm has a chamfer on the corner --- I dont recall seeing that on mine (98)
I brought one last year, very light, no problems at all, and you can charge with a normal charger, if we get below freezing temps that will be the test,
Just noticed that swing arm has a chamfer on the corner --- I dont recall seeing that on mine (98)
You say corner?
It has a chamfer on both sides although you can't see the one on the right due to the rear brake pipe and the dirt covering it but mines has them too and it's a 98 :)
Not a bad day here in south bucks so I thought I would take the bike for a blast, I sorn'ed one of them at the beginning of the month , you can guess which bike the batterys just died on.. :rolleyes3
Not today, but only just reconnected back online, so I'm gonna tell you anyway :D
Last week, I finally got around to giving the bike a thorough wash, and ACF'd the living daylights out of it, so at last it was ok to get out on the road again.
I had planned just a short loop, Alston, Penrith and home. Good ride across to Alston, stopped for a coffee, then headed south towards Penrith. That took me over Hartside Top, so accidentally stumbled upon the Hartside cafe - I knew it was on one of these roads around here somewhere, but didn't know it's exact whereabouts, so that's one little bit of local orientation sorted :) Cafe closed, and a foccing stiff, cold wind howling across the top, so just a brief pause to take in the view, then off again.
These roads will be fun come summer!
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You are just across the A69 from me and Hartside is a regular ride out for us so maybe we can meet up next summer
Got a couple of bikes given the ACF50 treatment by Les from Allweatherbiker this weekend - did a great job of cleaning and spraying for winter protection at £65 a bike - not a bad price at all given the attention to detail he provides ...
Hope the water levels reduce so you can get out n about soon
cheers
Not today, but only just reconnected back online, so I'm gonna tell you anyway :DBeen round a few of those roads in a truck, even managed to stop at the hartside for a coffee and a bun as well as a wee chat to some bikers :)
Last week, I finally got around to giving the bike a thorough wash, and ACF'd the living daylights out of it, so at last it was ok to get out on the road again.
So on Sunday, with some calmer weather and a bit of sunshine,I decided to go and get my :faz fix. But first, I had to get out of flood-hit Carlisle. Tried the quick route on Warwick Road just out of the estate I've moved to; road closed due to flooding. Tried another main road, also just around the corner, comes out a bit further along Warwick Road, a bit further from the worst hit areas; road closed due to flooding. Not even 1 mile from home and already this is turning into an adventure! Sounds good, we like adventures, not giving up yet. Found a route out of Carlisle, got up to the A69 to head east; road closed due to flooding. Still not giving up, I need my Fazer fix! Went up the M6 one junction to the A689, at last can make some progress :)
I had planned just a short loop, Alston, Penrith and home. Good ride across to Alston, stopped for a coffee, then headed south towards Penrith. That took me over Hartside Top, so accidentally stumbled upon the Hartside cafe - I knew it was on one of these roads around here somewhere, but didn't know it's exact whereabouts, so that's one little bit of local orientation sorted :) Cafe closed, and a foccing stiff, cold wind howling across the top, so just a brief pause to take in the view, then off again.
These roads will be fun come summer!
There were small streams running across many of the roads, bits of flood debris here and there, nothing serious, just some gravel, small twigs and leaves etc, just had to take a bit of care, a few larger puddles a few inches deep, but nothing unnavigable. Then, got to within 4 miles of Penrith; road closed due to flooding. Ah. Not sure about another route, that cuts me off from the M6 and A6. So out comes the map. B6412 will get me up to Lazonby, from where I can hopefully cut west again for a main route home. Nice twisty country road, but still taking it easy, lots of crap on the road here and there but not too bad. Turned left at Lazonby for Carlisle; road closed due to flooding :\
Finally managed to get home by following the 6412 all the way up to Brampton, then M6 back down one junction and in to home via the back route.
Last night, more strong winds blew two fence panels down, one of which fell onto the bike, but lifted the cover this morning to find it unmarked; phew!
Been round a few of those roads in a truck, even managed to stop at the hartside for a coffee and a bun as well as a wee chat to some bikers :)
Some lovely views down that road.
Will need to organise a wknd riding down there next season me thinks :)
Been round a few of those roads in a truck, even managed to stop at the hartside for a coffee and a bun as well as a wee chat to some bikers :)
Some lovely views down that road.
Will need to organise a wknd riding down there next season me thinks :)
Well, Scotland is now firmly on the radar for me :) Considering I'd often ride 120+ miles to Wales to the start of a day's ride, and Glasgow and Edinburgh are both just under 100 miles from me now... :D
A701, A701, A701 A701 :)
A701, A701, A701 A701 :)
:lol
We have got more than one road up here you know? :b
Ok:rollin :rollin :rollin
A702, A702, A702, A702 :)
Lest you forget, the little A703 :'(Yeah it was beginning to feel left out :b
Lest you forget, the little A703 :'(Yeah it was beginning to feel left out :b
Lest you forget, the little A703 :'(
Yeah it was beginning to feel left out :b
What's it like?.....many hedges?
Lest you forget, the little A703 :'(
Yeah it was beginning to feel left out :b
What's it like?.....many hedges?
Foccin plenty :b
Especially this beauty
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Not on any of above roads, but worth the detour :)
A701, A701, A701 A701 :)
Ok
A702, A702, A702, A702 :)
Good reply hedge :)
Nice roads and the A72 that runs along the bottom of that triangle is great too :)
Nice one Nick, may be time to add an enduro to your collection. ;)
Some nice photos there, you are braver than me, got up to Kendal myself last Sunday to visit the inlaws, would not have even considered going further up. :)
If you find yourself up near Inverness you've got to take the road to Fort William, follows the contours of Loch Ness, blinding road.
Good reply hedge :)
Nice roads and the A72 that runs along the bottom of that triangle is great too :)
If you find yourself up near Inverness you've got to take the road to Fort William, follows the contours of Loch Ness, blinding road.
If you find yourself up near Inverness you've got to take the road to Fort William, follows the contours of Loch Ness, blinding road.
I've been up as far as the turn-off by Loch Garry for Glen Shiel a couple of times in the past, but not further towards Ness. All in good time :)
Took advantage of the mi.ld weather and took a bimble round oxfordshire, from high wycombe to stokenchurch, testworth, oxford , brekkie at burger van just west of cassington, whitney, brize norton, abingdon, dorchester and "H"s cafe for tea, shillingford bridge hotel for toasted sarnie, not keen on food at "H"s, onto henley, marlow and back to high wycombe, a good mornings ride 105 ish miles.....a bonus at this time of year :thumbup
If the wind is like this here, what will it be like among the hills?! :eek
If the wind is like this here, what will it be like among the hills?! :eek
Unsurprisingly, it's bloody windy :rollin
Nick, took a bimble round carterton and past your old shop.you going to start another in carlisle ? With a small change to the name I think it will work... ;)
You cant tell me that this isnt your old shop......... :lol
The higher hill tops lost in clag, and looking pretty threatening. But sod it, I'd come this far, I'll press on. So through Seatoller and the climb up to the Honister pass. Looking back:
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And this is what it looks like in summer.
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The higher hill tops lost in clag, and looking pretty threatening. But sod it, I'd come this far, I'll press on. So through Seatoller and the climb up to the Honister pass. Looking back:
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And this is what it looks like in summer.
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Took advantage of the mi.ld weather and took a bimble round oxfordshire, from high wycombe to stokenchurch, testworth, oxford , brekkie at burger van just west of cassington, whitney, brize norton, abingdon, dorchester and "H"s cafe for tea, shillingford bridge hotel for toasted sarnie, not keen on food at "H"s, onto henley, marlow and back to high wycombe, a good mornings ride 105 ish miles.....a bonus at this time of year :thumbup
Ah, the old hunting ground :lol
Us old uns still show the younger folk the way...gotta get out when the weather permits :)
Had some nice sunshine here today, but the wind has been howling with some heavy showers, so just a relaxing Sunday indoors for me today. If the wind is like this here, what will it be like among the hills?! :eek
Dick, we'll have to get together for a spin some time :thumbup
Dick, we'll have to get together for a spin some time :thumbup
Yes, but I have two hours over the A66 to get to you so maybe springtime when temps have picked up a bit?
Dick, we'll have to get together for a spin some time :thumbup
Yes, but I have two hours over the A66 to get to you so maybe springtime when temps have picked up a bit?
That's what I meant, next spring perhaps. Maybe I could pop down your way sometime too, and you show me around the North York Moors. I've got a lot of exploring to do now I'm up here :)
dont get diggingholes on them moors
Dick, we'll have to get together for a spin some time :thumbup
Yes, but I have two hours over the A66 to get to you so maybe springtime when temps have picked up a bit?
That's what I meant, next spring perhaps. Maybe I could pop down your way sometime too, and you show me around the North York Moors. I've got a lot of exploring to do now I'm up here :)
started it , reved the nuts of it to warm it up a bit.. then watched it rain so put it away again... if its dry n mild over the crimbo week, I'm gonna get out on it if your around paul ?
Get a job u lazy cunt
Whinge, whine, moan
Quote from: ExupnutWhinge, whine, moan
Are you jealous cos everyone else here actually rides their :faz ? :pokefun
I got everything I need and more to fix it up
and a lot of the tools I need
Exupnut Brings back memories which are painfull.
because I have made some great friends on here including you
Hahahahahahaha .......how the foc do u split up and change the quotes like that....I could have a lot of fun on here if I knew how.
Then it's easy :rollin
That on a pc?....or iphone aswell?
Hey Cellarman, the same as that.I fitted the carbon effect brake lines with blue banjo's, they look the mutts nuts :lol
Oil and Filter, drained and flushed cooling system, refilled system with 50/50 long life red antifreeze and distilled water. New Spark Plugs (NGK CR9E), new air filter, new Braided Stainless Steel brake lines (Blue), replenished the brake fluid and bleed through.
cleaned and polished bike, it's now in Garage with dust sheet over it for the next four months.
Jobs a Gudun.
Love my FZS
Fitted R1 calipers and new ferodo HH pads to the 1000 :)Hi Unfazed,
Long overdue front brake fluid change tonight for mine, been meaning to get round to it since I got the bike...
Before:
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Nasty. :eek
After:
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looks pretty yellow in the photo, trick of the light I think.
This one is the old brake fluid I promise (even if it doesn't look or smell like it)
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I'm hoping this may help with the low speed vibration through the lever I've had since I changed the pads.
New hoses soon, I've a feeling the ones on there are 1999 originals...
Fitted R1 calipers and new ferodo HH pads to the 1000 :)Hi Unfazed,
Looks like these are 4 piston calipers too like the OEM. What year R1 were these from? What kind of improvement were you shooting for and do you think it was worth it?
Thought I would post this as it was a problem I had with Head lights a cople of years ago on my 2003 Foxeye FZS 600.That's what this forum is all about fella !
I saw a post from you re: headlamps not or stopped working, I had a similar problem with my 2003 Foxeye FZS 600, the headlights would go out and other strange things happen in the Speedo Tacho area, one of the clocks stopped working, the problem was intermittent the next time i switched the lights on they would work sometimes for a few hours and sometimes just for a few minutes and again sometimes not at all. I spent hours under the seat and tracing the wiring through right from the battery back to rear lamp (Wasn't sure which way headlamps were fed) and eventually found the culprit under the left hand side (As your sitting on the bike) of the front fairing inner black cover (Held on by three screws) one screw by the clocks, one on the outside rear or the fairing and one on the black inner fairing cover towards the rear. under there is a white coloured multi electrical connector. I don't recall exactly how many wires are entering and exiting it but between 8 and 10 would be my guess, anyway water gets into this connector and the pins and sockets inside it corrode and cause intermittent connection problems, some of the connections were still ok but the corroded ones (4 of them 8 ends) I cut the wires tight either side of the connect itself, bared 1/2 inch of wire on the two loose ends of each wire slipped a 3" length of shrink fit over one end of each pair, soldered the wires together and covered with the shrink fit and heated with a match to shrink it down to a tight fit on the wires. I did this on the four pairs of wires (All coloured matched so should not make any mistakes) I also run a cable tie around the two parts of the connector to hold them together and sprayed it with WD 40. that was three years ago and have had no problem with it since.
I hope this is useful and helps, if this does not turn out to be relevent to your lights issue its still worth knowing, as you may be able to help someone else if they have the problem that I had.
Left it in the garage, to much ice on the roads for 2 miles around my house :'(Woose :pokefun :lol
Been there, done that, wore the T-shirt, I just don't bounce as well as I used to :lol Ice is for the younger, fitter foccers :D In the pics mine is the orange one :thumbup:agree
Took it to work this afternoon, first ride outside the neighborhood since "the accident" 3 1/2 weeks ago. Blue sky and clear roads, even though it's chilly, it felt good.
30's... We actually have frost a few times each year, like 3 times this week. I am tired of it already and I am ready for spring! But as soon as the sun gets up, it warms up.
some of us have no other choice but to brave the elements :pokefunBeen there, done that, wore the T-Shirt :b
Very nice ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/smile.gif[/url]), going to take some looking after to keep them looking like that.
These arrived for the 6.
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Pulled in a Texaco petrol station on the way home from work on the 600 to fill up this evening as the light has been on for a a day or so, took 22.10 litres of fuel :lolClose call, or the gas station is ripping you off :)
Have lost a stone over ChristmasThat's the bit that stood out :)
Just changed my diet and a little exercise. Have mostly cut out carbs. Am cooking chicken with vegetables,(peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, baby corn, chillies and onion) all cooked in extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with sea salt and coarse black pepper. It's foccing delicious. Then instead of eating pasta with it, I've been eating it mostly on it's own. When I do feel like a carb boost I cut up some potatoes really small and roast them the same way.Wasn't expecting that answer tbh but well done you as most of us put weight on over Xmas period,
Been doing some sit-ups and press-ups every day and the odd bit of sport sex. :lol
Just changed my diet and a little exercise. Have mostly cut out carbs. Am cooking chicken with vegetables,(peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, baby corn, chillies and onion) all cooked in extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with sea salt and coarse black pepper. It's foccing delicious. Then instead of eating pasta with it, I've been eating it mostly on it's own. When I do feel like a carb boost I cut up some potatoes really small and roast them the same way.
Been doing some sit-ups and press-ups every day and the odd bit of sport sex. :lol
Good idea. I know we like pictures, so......Is that an hour after you ate it :lol :lol
Just changed my diet and a little exercise. Have mostly cut out carbs. Am cooking chicken with vegetables,(peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, baby corn, chillies and onion) all cooked in extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with sea salt and coarse black pepper. It's foccing delicious. Then instead of eating pasta with it, I've been eating it mostly on it's own. When I do feel like a carb boost I cut up some potatoes really small and roast them the same way.
Been doing some sit-ups and press-ups every day and the odd bit of sport sex. :lol
No, I did take some an hour after I ate it, I can post some pictures if you like but they've come out a bit shit :lolGood idea. I know we like pictures, so......Is that an hour after you ate it :lol :lol
Good idea. I know we like pictures, so......
Collected fazer from all year biker here in Lincoln and its far exceeded my expectations well worth the money and it will be an annual treat for the fazer from now on,looks like a new bike :D
:uselessCollected fazer from all year biker here in Lincoln and its far exceeded my expectations well worth the money and it will be an annual treat for the fazer from now on,looks like a new bike :D
Pix to follow as too dark when I delivered and collected so the guy is sending the pix , it was mingling when I dropped it of there on Sunday
Now then Im not convinced, just watched a promo of them in action the whole process just looks a bit slap dash - jetwash - degreaser everywhere then another jetwash then blow what remains into areas the jet wash didnt drench then a quick mask off the wheels with a bed sheet and then spray ACF50 everywhere.:uselessCollected fazer from all year biker here in Lincoln and its far exceeded my expectations well worth the money and it will be an annual treat for the fazer from now on,looks like a new bike :D
Pix to follow as too dark when I delivered and collected so the guy is sending the pix , it was mingling when I dropped it of there on Sunday
Used the boxeye for work after coil failure on the cage........dont like spending money on cages :\
a trusty skoda 1.3 pick up,
Its a MK11 unfazed.....not to be confused with the MK1 :pokefun :lol
Its a MK11 unfazed.....not to be confused with the MK1 :pokefun :lol
I'm convinced enough to have paid for it especially as I ride all weathers every day if I was a fair weather rider I probably wouldn't bother as your bikes don't get so filthy and corroded by the salt therefore easy to clean yourselfThere is no doubt that ACF50 is the best stuff - I use it myself, but spraying it everywhere just looks a bit slapdash IMO
ooh i forgot to add i have put on 1/2 stone since crimbo. Focc excercising tho :lol I'm not fat yet... Only weigh 12 stone
Bought this. Rode it home and cleaned it.
Bought this. Rode it home and cleaned it.Good luck with it :thumbup
Since snapping an exhaust stud on the 4th January, I finally got round to drilling it out.
Looked at the threads covering the subject on here, loads of good advice by the way, and had a go at repairing it with the engine in place.
Managed to drill out the old stud, but fucked up the tapping of the head so am going to drill it oversize and helicoil it back to M6.
Or rather, get a professional to do it, because if I fuck this up I'll have to get the head welded.
Did you not come across the thread where a few guys have used the other side to drill into thus creating a sound place for your bolts?Since snapping an exhaust stud on the 4th January, I finally got round to drilling it out.
Looked at the threads covering the subject on here, loads of good advice by the way, and had a go at repairing it with the engine in place.
Managed to drill out the old stud, but fucked up the tapping of the head so am going to drill it oversize and helicoil it back to M6.
Or rather, get a professional to do it, because if I fuck this up I'll have to get the head welded.
Took it to a specialist, he said I'm fucked and need a new head. :(
Did you not come across the thread where a few guys have used the other side to drill into thus creating a sound place for your bolts?
Anutz done it I'm sure and a few others.
I'll try a look for it later but I think it's in amongst another thread :eek
Hey guys the before/after pictures are on the all year biker Lincoln face book page(too thick to do links on me phone)I'm convinced enough to have paid for it especially as I ride all weathers every day if I was a fair weather rider I probably wouldn't bother as your bikes don't get so filthy and corroded by the salt therefore easy to clean yourselfThere is no doubt that ACF50 is the best stuff - I use it myself, but spraying it everywhere just looks a bit slapdash IMO
Fitted twin horns to the fazer and can't wait to do the daily commute ,those cagers won't knows what's hit em :lolWhat horns did you fit? thinking of fitting some, were they plug & play or did you have to fit a relay, apologies for all the questions :)
Google "hootaz" cheap but loud no relay fitted mounted one where the standard one was and the other on the side of the radiator just to test then I'll mount it ala pats motorcycle page,only had to make an extension from the original connectionFitted twin horns to the fazer and can't wait to do the daily commute ,those cagers won't knows what's hit em :lolWhat horns did you fit? thinking of fitting some, were they plug & play or did you have to fit a relay, apologies for all the questions :)
Took it for an MOT and it PASSED!! :)
Took it for an MOT and it PASSED!! :)
Ditto! :)
Comments please.
Rode it to work
Rode it home.
Rode it to work
Rode it home.
Defrosted bollox after I did the same,bit nips today always tomorrow tho' be even colder :'(
Rode it to work
Rode it home.
went on spin today 145km up the vee in irelandThere's no V in Ireland :lol
I installed daytime running lights:
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They do not look very bright on the picture, but they will hurt your eyes even in daylight. Since I put the HID projectors, I had to remove the headlight modulator, so I intend to use the modulator on the running lights. The running lights have a broader angle so they are very visible even for vehicles coming from a side road.
Bummer- I never take it off the main stand whilst standing by its side, I always do it sitting on the bike.
And when I fill up I put the side stand down (so I don't forget that it ant down) and then I fill up whilst sitting on the bike.
Yesterday Thursday. Got my Fox-eye Fazer FZS 600 out of garage as its been tucked away for last 10 weeks, bit damp in there, condensation on the corrugated asbestos roofing sheets. Slight amount of mildew on rubber parts and seat. (Like a slight bloom)
Bike was given a full service before being tucked away, all the usual stuff, oil and filter, air filter, drained flushed and refilled cooling system with deionised water and red antifreeze, Drained down and new brake fluid to both brake systems, new plugs. Chain cleaned adjusted and lubed, Washed and polished.
So I proudly swung the garage doors open to reveal my beloved to the world, swung my leg over the beauty, keys in the ignition, choke lever to the start posi........... Fuck it!!! choke cable broke. Back indoors on eBay new cable £9.95 free postage. Jobs a Gudun. Choke cable arrived in less than 22 hours, great service. Fitted new today cable and did a wipe down/clean with a WD rag under the tank and frame work, gave the electrical connections and wiring a blast of WD, tank and seat back on, :groan [size=78%] tank and seat back off, connect the fuel gauge connector and tank and seat back on again, I know how to do that now. Choke lever to start position one short dab of the starter button and my beloved burst into song. Washed and shampoed her and got the mildew bloom off. When the for a quick blast about 6 miles only as it was starting to get dark (no I'm not scared of the dark, it's the boggeyman) tomorrow I will polish it again and break out the autosol for the peg hangers and and exhaust pipes and can. Will post a piccy or three when polished. Love that Fazer. [/size]
Is your fazer powered by water
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Part exchanged it. Actually felt quite sad. It was a brilliant bike that I have enjoyed owning and working on for 3 1/2 years. Still, I get to play on this now and I think I love it already :)
Fixed the rough running (well, improved it) by swapping my spark plugs. Deefer is right, Iridiums are shite!
Went down to Loomies Cafe this afternoon on my 600 FZS for a short run and a cup of their delicious tea, saw the bike in these pictures that belongs to Hayley Piper, its a smart looking Honda CB 1300, it is a bike that is obviously loved. Definitely a Females motorcycle though.
I noticed that Haley even hung onto an old tax disk so that the disk on display although well out of date was pink just like her Honda, pink bar weights, pink rear springs.
Great to see your bike Hayley, :D [size=78%] [/size]
More grunt than a rutting sperm whale! Has it got the daft (in this installation) rotary damper removed and a decent replacement shock/damper installed? Ive always fancied one of these, the bike that made Hoss Elm eat his hat when it made more power than a 916.
300cc twin, like riding a bloody vibrator on the motorway!
300cc twin, like riding a bloody vibrator on the motorway!
I like to think of it as a meat tenderizer on wheels...
Took the brake calipers off , cleaned them whit brake cleaner and reapplied new racing grease .Racing grease? Is that better than normal grease, more slippery? :lol
Took the brake calipers off , cleaned them whit brake cleaner and reapplied new racing grease .Racing grease? Is that better than normal grease, more slippery? :lol
Had a good blast on the 6 in the afternoon sun. I really like riding it chucakble and enough poke. I'm looking forward to getting the fz1 back on the road with some new bits fitted
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Ordered an R6 shock and dog bones from Luke. Canny wait :)Massive difference, will be worth the wait :lol
Cheers Tommyyardin. I really like the fz6 its grown on me it was meant to be a winter bike loads left to do to get her minted.
Hey Dickturpin,
That 2 sunny days in about 40 years not bad Huh, that's global warming for yer.
Got it ready for a run to Willingham woods tomorrow, first run of the yearWith this weather at the moment there will be plenty there I reckon ,not me tho working :'(
Took the fazer out for nice ride down to Canterbury today. Had another 04 fazer infront of me going down from brands hatch .think it may have been red c.
Those are bad boys Colin :)
Those are bad boys Colin :)
They sure are Mick.
Hopefully cage drivers will see me a bit better as they're in eyeline view, hopefully
They're really bright considering the size is less than a 5p piece :)
Got them at the show yesterday, 4 for £10 so my mate bought two but he said I can fit his for him, he's very kind that way. :lol
bloody hell colin it looks like the starship enterprise has landed. beam me up colin. ;) theres life here but not as we know it. :DYeah they stand out quite a bit :lol
Really like those fella :thumbup
Do you have a linky to the lights you fitted and a close up piccy showing how you've fitted them?
Those are bad boys Colin :)Close encounters comes to mind........ here's hoping they don't blind the oncoming driver :eek
Or be mistaken for a car at a further distance away by a quick glance before someone pulls out of a junction straight into you.Those are bad boys Colin :)Close encounters comes to mind........ here's hoping they don't blind the oncoming driver :eek
Next fitting Fuzeblock / autocom / 12v powered walkie talkie etc
Or be mistaken for a car at a further distance away by a quick glance before someone pulls out of a junction straight into you.
Not trying to be critical but I have mistaken spots on bikes to be car headlight further away before.
It's only the fact that I ride a bike and I took a second look prevented me from doing so.
Close encounters comes to mind........ here's hoping they don't blind the oncoming driver :eek
Really like those fella :thumbup
Do you have a linky to the lights you fitted and a close up piccy showing how you've fitted them?
good job sinto but ive a crick in me neck from ya :groanHow come?
good job sinto but ive a crick in me neck from ya :groan
Or be mistaken for a car at a further distance away by a quick glance before someone pulls out of a junction straight into you.
Not trying to be critical but I have mistaken spots on bikes to be car headlight further away before.
It's only the fact that I ride a bike and I took a second look prevented me from doing so.
Totally understand where your coming from but I never ride without my dipped beams on, these, imo, are just to give more visibility and I like the idea of them.Close encounters comes to mind........ here's hoping they don't blind the oncoming driver :eek
As far as them blinding other people, they are slightly angled downwards due to the shape of the mirrors.Really like those fella :thumbup
Do you have a linky to the lights you fitted and a close up piccy showing how you've fitted them?
Here's the link [url=http://www.tirepenze.co.uk]www.tirepenze.co.uk[/url] ([url]http://www.tirepenze.co.uk[/url])
Don't know if they're on the Webpage yet as he says it's just a new line, but at the show, you could get them in white, amber & red, but when I went back he'd sold out of all of them. They did say to email any requirements though.
Some distance shots,
1st.....side light and the new cree lights.
2nd......how I always ride, dipped beams and sidelights.
good job sinto but ive a crick in me neck from ya :groanHow come?
yer pics are comin up here sideways lad :lol
Should read dipped beam and SIDEWAYS. :rolleyesMaybe I do ride that way anyhow :lol
Lovin the new ivanised beast,
Is that Galvanised but done by Apple ;)
Lovin the new ivanised beast,
Is that Galvanised but done by Apple ;)
:wall i worry as i think that actually might be a serious question on your part :lol
come back when you get the thou and this age old secret shall be revealed to you :smokin
Lovin the new ivanised beast,
Is that Galvanised but done by Apple ;)
:wall i worry as i think that actually might be a serious question on your part :lol
come back when you get the thou and this age old secret shall be revealed to you :smokin
I don't think I will have a 1K Fazer, someone said to me that you have to be special to need one of them, I think that's what they said, errrrrrrrr...... or was it you have to have 'Special Needs' to have one of them? yeah that was it. :rollin
Who knows one day when I grow up I may get one, but in the mean time my lil FZS rocks, there is not much that will leave it through the lanes and country roads of Hampshire, Ok it's a bit different on the major routes but I try my damnedest to avoid them like the plague. It is good for a tad over 140mph, 0-60mph still frightens the s--t out of me, I'm told the FZS 600 does it in 3.9 secs, but not with me on it.
I do like the look of the silver lumped early thousands. The attached pic would do me nicely but just personalize it a bit. :D [size=78%] [/size]
We all know that Silver owners are a throw back of old days trying to relive when there were films like Silver dream Racer with David Essex. :rollinMine matches the colour of my hair yours the colour of your eyes. Doh! Especially as you are overtaken by a sliver one AGAIN :rollin :rollin :rollin
Most of the owners are afraid to ride the really fast red ones, but afraid to admit it. :lol :lol :lol
We all know that Silver owners are a throw back of old days trying to relive when there were films like Silver dream Racer with David Essex. :rollinMine matches the colour of my hair yours the colour of your eyes. Doh! Especially as you are overtaken by a sliver one AGAIN :rollin :rollin :rollin
Most of the owners are afraid to ride the really fast red ones, but afraid to admit it. :lol :lol :lol
brought it to the shop to have the 6 plugs in 4 holes in my rear tyre repaired from the inside as well,,, winter brought a lot of crap onto the road :wall thank allah its about just about over4 holes? :eek I think it might be time for a new tyre. :rolleyes
Failed mot on fork seals yesterday so got them to stick a new rear tyre on while they had it picked it up today ready for a ride out to hartside tomorrow
Took the FZS600 for an MOT today to 'A Force Motorcycles' in Aldershot, passed with no recommendations at all, so I am well pleased.
A Force Motorcycles is run by two brothers they are really helpful and very thorough with what they do.
I have been using them for about 3 years now and would recommend them.
Each time I have needed their services IE: Puncture repairs, MOT's and tyres they have been brilliant. Both brothers are very helpful and whilst Darren was MOTing my bike his brother noticing that the two Phillips counter-sunk screws holding the top of the front master cylinder were rusty and one slightly damaged (wrong screwdriver damage) replaced them both with new stainless steel replacements, no charge, that the sort of service I like.
I get all my Oil and Chain Lube from them.
If your local and need a job doing give them a bell: 01252 334151 'A Force Motorcycles'
:D
Are you Darren's brother? :lol
Took the FZS600 for an MOT today to 'A Force Motorcycles' in Aldershot, passed with no recommendations at all, so I am well pleased.
A Force Motorcycles is run by two brothers they are really helpful and very thorough with what they do.
I have been using them for about 3 years now and would recommend them.
Each time I have needed their services IE: Puncture repairs, MOT's and tyres they have been brilliant. Both brothers are very helpful and whilst Darren was MOTing my bike his brother noticing that the two Phillips counter-sunk screws holding the top of the front master cylinder were rusty and one slightly damaged (wrong screwdriver damage) replaced them both with new stainless steel replacements, no charge, that the sort of service I like.
I get all my Oil and Chain Lube from them.
If your local and need a job doing give them a bell: 01252 334151 'A Force Motorcycles'
:D
So now we know how your bike looks so mint eh! Every time you pop in they also polish the shite out of another part of your bike with fresh Bumblebee jizz.
I'd take mine there but they may have to swap the bee for a horse :D
Fitted new cree lights under my mirrors as don't fancy drilling through the fairing and can't find the wee brackets I had planned to use, but tbh I quite like where they are :)
Fitted new cree lights under my mirrors as don't fancy drilling through the fairing and can't find the wee brackets I had planned to use, but tbh I quite like where they are :)Found the pics :)
Neat, I use the same LEDs for running lights under the fairing:
They are actually a lot brighter than they look on the picture, and they are wide angle, so people on the side street who may not see the headlights will see those.They sure are!
I'm trying to get a decent bracket made and maybe do like I saw in your pic but I've got the Boxeye so it's fairly flat at the point where I want to put them.
I was thinking 6 like yours but 2 middle going straight ahead and 2 each side at slight angle to catch the foccers on the side streets as you say :(
I noticed they get quite warm so I mounted them on a small aluminum bracket that is double side taped to the bottom of the fairing. The bracket acts like a heat sink and reduces the temperature of the LED quite a bit. As long as I am moving, they do not get too hot, but when stopped for a while, they do get warm. I was concerned that in the summer here (Florida) and when stopped in traffic, they would have gotten too hot.
For good measure, I painted the brackets the color of the bike :) not that you can see anything when standing in front of the bike.
Fitted new cree lights under my mirrors as don't fancy drilling through the fairing and can't find the wee brackets I had planned to use, but tbh I quite like where they are :)
Found the pics :)
Neat, I use the same LEDs for running lights under the fairing:
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They are actually a lot brighter than they look on the picture, and they are wide angle, so people on the side street who may not see the headlights will see those.
Went for 280 odd mile spin with Downey today, left around 7:30am and got back home at 5-30pm we were out riding for 10 hours altogether, yeah I know we were really gunning it on average we were doing 28 miles per hour. These red fazers really are quick
He chickened out when he realised the video showed a red fazer 600 passing oil and doing a roadside repair when he was gunning it, the red Fazer rider was eating chips out of the tank at the same time. :rollin :rollin :rollin
Was raining pretty much all day yesterday. When it cleared up in the evening, took the bike to go to the store while there was still a mist. Found out that going about 60 and quickly turning my head right and left clears the visor pretty good on my HJC helmet :) Nice!
what the F--K is all that 9 in your name about??? :eek
what the F--K is all that 9 in your name about??? :eek
One of the first forum I subscribed to wanted me to have a number in my login (or maybe Didier was already taken, I forgot), so I added '9'. Now, I use that by default on most forums, makes my life simpler... In extreme cases, I have also used didier99, didier999 and even didier9999 one time :)
Weather here this week end is perfect for me to finish my taxes, if you see what I mean.
It is just as well as it does not take very much to distract me away from this fascinating endeavor. I have an R6 shock and dogbones waiting for me in the garage...
Only had my 2002 model, 2003 registered Fazer FZS 600 for a couple of years and i'm not really a scratcher, so, the suspension has not really been a huge problem for me but have often thought that the back could do with a bit more control over what is happening back there on faster bumpy bends.Tommy,
The R6 Shock that you mention, any more information would be helpful.
Cheers didier9 or is that 99 or maybe 999, stop stop now! FFS!. :lol
Not today but yesterday went out on a 150mile ride with me dad beautiful day. The fazer was spot on the whole time
The fazer was spot on the whole time
Chicken line! what chicken line? :sun :lol
Please God can we have more dry days :woot
Only had my 2002 model, 2003 registered Fazer FZS 600 for a couple of years and i'm not really a scratcher, so, the suspension has not really been a huge problem for me but have often thought that the back could do with a bit more control over what is happening back there on faster bumpy bends.Tommy,
The R6 Shock that you mention, any more information would be helpful.
Cheers didier9 or is that 99 or maybe 999, stop stop now! FFS!. :lol
What prompted me to look into the rear shock was riding my daughter's new FZ-07 for a few days while my bike was in the shop for fork rebuild. The FZ-07 was very much planted in the rear compared to my bike. Going over the same bumpy turns that I am well used to, her bike would go over the same bumps without changing line, where my bike would require corrections because the rear wanted to go wide. I regularly read the yamahafz1oa.com and 998cc.com forums and many people on those have made the R6 shock upgrade and generally think fairly highly of it, considering the modest cost.
I bought a (like new) R6 shock on eBay for $50 and dogbones/washers sold by a guy on the west coast for $40. You need new dogbones because the R6 shock is a little shorter and you need the washers because the lower bracket on the R6 shock is a little narrower. Aside from being a better device, the R6 shock also has fast and slow compression damping adjustments, compared to the single compression damping adjustment on the FZ1's. Now I only need a week end (hopefully) to do the conversion.
Your are frequenting far to many fast food outlets on that slow silver fazer :rollin
have to wear 7 inch stilettosJust because it's a long weekend don't be dragging us into your pervy games! :rollin
Seems like there are a few different R6 shocks out there, some on eBay look different than others I have seen, some have a piggyback adjustment screw while other have two separate screws others appear to have a totally different bottom Fixing than others.
Any chance of a picture or three of the best one to go for.
I can get the spacer shims made up and I understand that I will need new doggies and maybe a heavier spring for my weight to get the right sag amount I understand it should be between 30-40 mm with me on the bike with all my riding gear on.
Thanks Didier9 for the quick reply and helpful info.
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Seems like there are a few different R6 shocks out there, some on eBay look different than others I have seen, some have a piggyback adjustment screw while other have two separate screws others appear to have a totally different bottom Fixing than others.
Any chance of a picture or three of the best one to go for.
I can get the spacer shims made up and I understand that I will need new doggies and maybe a heavier spring for my weight to get the right sag amount I understand it should be between 30-40 mm with me on the bike with all my riding gear on.
Thanks Didier9 for the quick reply and helpful info.
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Does the R6 shock conversion apply to the FZS 600? I know Luke does a replacement shock + fittings for the THOU
tommyyardin how much you looking to spend? The Wilbers unit I had made up for my 600 with spring designed to suit my weight/riding style cost £295-unlike the OE shock the Wilbers is rebuildable/serviceable. Best £300 I have spent in a long time. Its transformed the bike :lol
I will need new doggies and maybe a heavier spring for my weight to get the right sag amount I understand it should be between 30-40 mm with me on the bike with all my riding gear on.
Thanks Didier9 for the quick reply and helpful info.
have to wear 7 inch stilettosJust because it's a long weekend don't be dragging us into your pervy games! :rollin
I will need new doggies and maybe a heavier spring for my weight to get the right sag amount I understand it should be between 30-40 mm with me on the bike with all my riding gear on.
Thanks Didier9 for the quick reply and helpful info.
The R6 shock is a little stiffer than the stock FZS1000, so you may be just fine with it (the shock itself is actually quite a bit stiffer, but the new dogbones temper that somewhat, so after the upgrade, the suspension is supposed to be about 15% stiffer)
Apparently, the stock shock on the FZS10000 has a tendency to bottom out (due to soft spring and lack of fast/slow compression damping adjustment), so the R6 shock is supposed to help with that. I have not personally experienced it even though I am at least 210 lbs with gear but I do not ride hard.
Someone on the FZ1OA forum said the shock from the S1000RR is even better, but a quick look shows that it is hard to get and quite a bit more expensive (more like >$250) so I did not go that route.
Also suggested was to have the shock rebuilt by Traxxion in the US. That also is upward of $400 (plus shipping both ways, plus no bike for a couple of weeks at best) so that was out of the question for me as well.
For me, I will just be happy if the rear of the bike tracks as well as my daughter's FZ-07's when I am done with it. The FZS1000 fork is fine, as long as you have it serviced regularly.
Hi again Didier9,
I will need to look into the costs involved in doing the upgrade as I am a retired old git now and the pennies need to be watched. I also run a small sports car and a Vauxhall van.
Hi again Didier9,
I will need to look into the costs involved in doing the upgrade as I am a retired old git now and the pennies need to be watched. I also run a small sports car and a Vauxhall van.
I know the feeling, retirement is around the corner for me and I am absolutely unprepared (a divorce 8 years ago took care of my retirement fund and a third of my income)... I do try to spend my money wisely. I paid $2,500 for this '03 with 13,000 miles (when I bought it) and the most significant upgrades so far have been Ivan's jet kit (about $400 with the installation and carb cleaning, which was needed), HID projectors (about $60) and an Ohlins steering damper ($200)
From what I have read, the R6 shock mod is by far the best bang for the buck, suspension-wise. I will comment on what I think of it when I actually do the swap.
Tommy
The simplest replacement option for the FZS600 is a Hagon shock which are around £299 new with a 2 year warranty. If you weigh more than 95 Kgs go for the heavier spring. It fits straight in and no playing with dog bones or spring rates. I have one on my FZS600 and has covered over 60000miles.
well done for getting it back on line with your post Grahamm
Yeah Tommy, we nearly had you getting serious there for a while, but then you started talking about pussies who ride RED FAZERS with leather handbags :rollin :rollin
Tommy
The simplest replacement option for the FZS600 is a Hagon shock which are around £299 new with a 2 year warranty. If you weigh more than 95 Kgs go for the heavier spring. It fits straight in and no playing with dog bones or spring rates. I have one on my FZS600 and has covered over 60000miles, but I opted for the heavier spring as I do a lot of 2 up touring and thought the standard Hagon was a bit to soft for my liking
One issue with replacing the 600 shock with ones from the R6 is getting a spring to suit as the standard 600 spring is 14.7 Kg/mm whereas the R6 is around 10.5Kg/mm.
Didier
I have an 2012 S1000RR rear shock on the FZS1000 which is a relatively simply fit and no changes to the dog bones. It raises the rear by 10mm which suits the FZS1000. The earlier 2010 and 2011 S1000rr ones are not really suitable as the spring is softer and the shock is really to long.
Yeah Tommy, we nearly had you getting serious there for a while, but then you started talking about pussies who ride RED FAZERS with leather handbags :rollin :rollin
Get back on your BMW you, just because you have the same shock on your bikes now :lol
when was that Fazer out last? :rolleyes
when was that Fazer out last? :rolleyes
Somethings going on....think he got a new bird.....he'll be selling it next & going on a package holiday to magaluf :b
Put the battery back on and took it for a short blast up the road and back. The Striple is great fun, but every time I get on that :faz , I know it's no.1 :)
Tommy
The simplest replacement option for the FZS600 is a Hagon shock which are around £299 new with a 2 year warranty. If you weigh more than 95 Kgs go for the heavier spring. It fits straight in and no playing with dog bones or spring rates. I have one on my FZS600 and has covered over 60000miles.
The next really necessary expense is the stainless steel after cat exhaust system for my MR2 Spider, that really needs to be done sooooooooooooo badly before the good weather sets in because it doesn't sound as I want it to LOL. :eek
Then the seats are pink spikey leather and I was thinking about getting red leather replacements for the Spider, but I think I may get an unsatisfactory response to that :foc GAY - Yeah that's the one :rollin
Tommy
The simplest replacement option for the FZS600 is a Hagon shock which are around £299 new with a 2 year warranty. If you weigh more than 95 Kgs go for the heavier spring. It fits straight in and no playing with dog bones or spring rates. I have one on my FZS600 and has covered over 60000miles.
The next really necessary expense is the stainless steel after cat exhaust system for my MR2 Spider, that really needs to be done sooooooooooooo badly before the good weather sets in because it doesn't sound as I want it to LOL. :eek
Then the seats are pink spikey leather and I was thinking about getting red leather replacements for the Spider, but I think I may get an unsatisfactory response to that :foc GAY - Yeah that's the one :rollin
spent the day cleaning it , washed , chamoised , metal polish on the down pipes and exhaust , WD40 silicone bike shine on the plastic and rubber bits , GT85 on the metal bits , WD40 bike polish on the painted bits , back to black on the plastic bits , cleaned and lubed the chain , topped up the oil , topped up the coolant , fitted the tank cover .
I will shamelessly plug anybodies product for a fee ! :evilspent the day cleaning it , washed , chamoised , metal polish on the down pipes and exhaust , WD40 silicone bike shine on the plastic and rubber bits , GT85 on the metal bits , WD40 bike polish on the painted bits , back to black on the plastic bits , cleaned and lubed the chain , topped up the oil , topped up the coolant , fitted the tank cover .
product placement at its best :lol ......you on commission ESETEST ?
I will shamelessly plug anybodies product for a fee ! :evilspent the day cleaning it , washed , chamoised , metal polish on the down pipes and exhaust , WD40 silicone bike shine on the plastic and rubber bits , GT85 on the metal bits , WD40 bike polish on the painted bits , back to black on the plastic bits , cleaned and lubed the chain , topped up the oil , topped up the coolant , fitted the tank cover .
product placement at its best :lol ......you on commission ESETEST ?
Rode from Lincoln to Two Wheels Centre at Mansfield. Bought a Caberg Duke flip front helmet. Quite pleased with it. Rode home, probably looking like a tit. Dark inner visor down, up, down again. 30 mph zone, front up. 50 zone , front down. Etc.
Very good bike shop, btw.
Booked the mighty thou in for an MOT......only 2 months late so iam getting better :o
11.30 Saturday after next.......and yes, iam posting the time here as a reminder to myself :rolleyes
Booked the mighty thou in for an MOT......only 2 months late so iam getting better :o
11.30 Saturday after next.......and yes, iam posting the time here as a reminder to myself :rolleyes
This should F#ck you up :lol
Had a ride down to Canterbury and back. Still abit cold.Should of gave me a look in Mel. Mind you I didn't make it out till gone 12, you were probably out and about well before that.
The pictures would be nice if that Antique was not always in the way
Knackering day.....on the :faz , yay! :) Did loads of the gnarly little mountain roads in the Lakes, including Honister, Wrynose and Kirkstone passes. But quite a few other roads around here are similar in steepness, and they require constant concentration. It was actually pretty warm in the sun too, to the point where getting the colder winds at the tops of the passes was a relief!
Photos are a little better today with the sunshine.
Skiddaw's north face got a plastering of snow last night:
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Wasdale again:
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And Scafell actually not hiding in cloud:
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And seen from a different viewpoint on Birker Fell:
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It's a fabulous place; the sense of remote, open space is fantastic up here, one of my favourite in the region.
The Fazer goes in for a service tomorrow, and then I'll turn my attention to Scotland a bit I think...can't wait to start exploring somewhere new to me.
Stunning scenery .
Knackering day.....on the :faz , yay! :) Did loads of the gnarly little mountain roads in the Lakes, including Honister, Wrynose and Kirkstone passes. But quite a few other roads around here are similar in steepness, and they require constant concentration. It was actually pretty warm in the sun too, to the point where getting the colder winds at the tops of the passes was a relief!
Photos are a little better today with the sunshine.
Skiddaw's north face got a plastering of snow last night:
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Wasdale again:
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And Scafell actually not hiding in cloud:
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And seen from a different viewpoint on Birker Fell:
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It's a fabulous place; the sense of remote, open space is fantastic up here, one of my favourite in the region.
The Fazer goes in for a service tomorrow, and then I'll turn my attention to Scotland a bit I think...can't wait to start exploring somewhere new to me.
Knackering day.....on the :faz , yay! :) Did loads of the gnarly little mountain roads in the Lakes, including Honister, Wrynose and Kirkstone passes. But quite a few other roads around here are similar in steepness, and they require constant concentration. It was actually pretty warm in the sun too, to the point where getting the colder winds at the tops of the passes was a relief!
It's a fabulous place; the sense of remote, open space is fantastic up here, one of my favourite in the region.
MOT just done on Friday with no printed advisories.
Guy recommened new chain and sprockets so back end stripped ready for parcel arriving tomorrow!
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Put my new chinky levers on, £15 well spent i reckon. Then went for a quick blast. Then washed it.
Put my new chinky levers on, £15 well spent i reckon. Then went for a quick blast. Then washed it.
Are they the ones made out of carrot that snap the first time you pull hard on the front brake or are they the celery ones. :eek
Don't listen to me I haven't got a clue what I'm talking about.
Another Fazer here that has just got a new MOT, we all seem to be getting them at the same time
Yes I am but that's not the reason in my case, my bike was first reg beginning of May and has kept the same MOT date.Another Fazer here that has just got a new MOT, we all seem to be getting them at the same time
Because you're all fair weather riders, April - October :pokefun
But I would still pull on them very hard whilst stationary just to be sure with cheap imports, If you do snap it at least your life is not at risk. 8)
MOT just done on Friday with no printed advisories.
Guy recommened new chain and sprockets so back end stripped ready for parcel arriving tomorrow!
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I've just ordered a set too, let me know how it goes as this'll be the first time I've actually changed a chain on a motorbike, yes I know it's totally disgraceful with all the years riding I've done :lol
But I would still pull on them very hard whilst stationary just to be sure with cheap imports, If you do snap it at least your life is not at risk. 8)
Seem ok, but i'll give it a go.
But I would still pull on them very hard whilst stationary just to be sure with cheap imports, If you do snap it at least your life is not at risk. 8)
Seem ok, but i'll give it a go.
Well you can put your mind at rest, I yanked back on them really hard an they didn't snap.
Plus they are cnc billet aluminium which is very unlikely to snap, the weak points are the pivot points, but it uses the original yamaha bolt so therefore is no weaker than the orginal levers. The other weak point is the adjustable span point which has a stainless bolt in them which could shear but unlikely with the stresses involved in this application.
So i'm happy.
I bought another one. So have the 600 and 1000 now (1000 is new one)SWEET :D :sun Great colour scheme
Today I went here:
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Finally finished putting the 5 spoke R6 wheels on my gen 1 fairly straight forward got a couple of runs arranged this weekend so should see how they perform, probably won't feel any different but needed a challenge.
Finally finished putting the 5 spoke R6 wheels on my gen 1 fairly straight forward got a couple of runs arranged this weekend so should see how they perform, probably won't feel any different but needed a challenge.
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I bet they look awesome on the fazer, what modifications do you need to do to make them fit?Finally finished putting the 5 spoke R6 wheels on my gen 1 fairly straight forward got a couple of runs arranged this weekend so should see how they perform, probably won't feel any different but needed a challenge.
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Yep I guess they will just around and around same as the original ones did, but I agree sometime just for the aesthetics and the challenge it has to be done. :thumbup
I bet they look awesome on the fazer, what modifications do you need to do to make them fit?Finally finished putting the 5 spoke R6 wheels on my gen 1 fairly straight forward got a couple of runs arranged this weekend so should see how they perform, probably won't feel any different but needed a challenge.
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Yep I guess they will just around and around same as the original ones did, but I agree sometime just for the aesthetics and the challenge it has to be done. :thumbup
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I bet they look awesome on the fazer, what modifications do you need to do to make them fit?Finally finished putting the 5 spoke R6 wheels on my gen 1 fairly straight forward got a couple of runs arranged this weekend so should see how they perform, probably won't feel any different but needed a challenge.
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Yep I guess they will just around and around same as the original ones did, but I agree sometime just for the aesthetics and the challenge it has to be done. :thumbup
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Going on the LoFo run Sunday so will get some photos done then,
easyish install
Front wheel came with a set of 320mm discs so only needed some caliper mounting bracket spacers, available from Braketech in the USA (don't ask how much :eek ), otherwise a straight swap.
Rear little bit more complex but on sprocket side just needed original Gen1 Sprocket carrier and spacer, on the disc side the wheel came with a smaller disc so I ended up modifying a FZ1 ABS rear caliper mount by filing down ABS mounts then welding on a couple of 10 mm Aluminium plates to match original torque arm then had someone in work machine a large spacer for between caliper mounting bracket to swinging arm, plus a new rear brake line and FZ1 caliper, pain in the bum to get wheel on and off now but doable.
Everything I've done is reversible, so when (and if ever) I come to sell her I can put it all back to standard as I know Gen1s, or any bike, are more valuable standard when it comes to selling time
Done 180 miles today, can't really feel if they have made any difference as I also fitted new Metzler Roadtec 01's, new tyre to me, but overall bike felt really good.
Keep telling myself don't change anything else but already have a R1 Brembo front master cylinder on the way
Fixed the stuttering at 3-5k revs. :) New plugs and 2nd hand coils for the two centre pots. Now she's
ready for the trip to Selkirk next weekend. :b
Maybe just the plugs. But I changed the coils jic. They were all, new and old, within the resistance check but I had bought them anyway. The bike ran better, or seemed to, after I had just changes the LHS two. And one of the plugs was outside the gap check. (0,7mm) So maybe that was it. I just didn't want to do the job twice. :eek
Put some led strip into my instrument cluster. Now I can see what dials are actually reading at night, rather than a dull green haze.Blimey it must look like this now :rollin
Put some led strip into my instrument cluster. Now I can see what dials are actually reading at night, rather than a dull green haze.
Saw a nice red fzs 600 near North Fitzwarren. Anyone?
Put some led strip into my instrument cluster. Now I can see what dials are actually reading at night, rather than a dull green haze.Blimey it must look like this now :rollin
Did you say green, because the standard bulbs are white/yellow, I wonder if somone before you has put crap green bulbs in either hat or most of the original ones were blownPut some led strip into my instrument cluster. Now I can see what dials are actually reading at night, rather than a dull green haze.Blimey it must look like this now :rollin
Whhaaattt??/ :eek
I couldn't see what speed I was doing last time I rode at night.
Wish i took a photo of it before hand. Will take a photo of what it looks like now, later tonight.
Put some led strip into my instrument cluster. Now I can see what dials are actually reading at night, rather than a dull green haze.
Blimey it must look like this now :rollin
Whhaaattt??/ :eek
I couldn't see what speed I was doing last time I rode at night.
Wish i took a photo of it before hand. Will take a photo of what it looks like now, later tonight.
Did you say green, because the standard bulbs are white/yellow, I wonder if somone before you has put crap green bulbs in either hat or most of the original ones were blown
Put some led strip into my instrument cluster. Now I can see what dials are actually reading at night, rather than a dull green haze.
Blimey it must look like this now :rollin
Whhaaattt??/ :eek
I couldn't see what speed I was doing last time I rode at night.
Wish i took a photo of it before hand. Will take a photo of what it looks like now, later tonight.
Did you say green, because the standard bulbs are white/yellow, I wonder if somone before you has put crap green bulbs in either hat or most of the original ones were blown
This is what it looks like now.
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Put some led strip into my instrument cluster. Now I can see what dials are actually reading at night, rather than a dull green haze.
Blimey it must look like this now :rollin
Whhaaattt??/ :eek
I couldn't see what speed I was doing last time I rode at night.
Wish i took a photo of it before hand. Will take a photo of what it looks like now, later tonight.
Did you say green, because the standard bulbs are white/yellow, I wonder if somone before you has put crap green bulbs in either hat or most of the original ones were blown
This is what it looks like now.
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MOT just done on Friday with no printed advisories.
Guy recommened new chain and sprockets so back end stripped ready for parcel arriving tomorrow!
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I've just ordered a set too, let me know how it goes as this'll be the first time I've actually changed a chain on a motorbike, yes I know it's totally disgraceful with all the years riding I've done :lol
Was a nice real easy job surprisingly! Make sure you have a chain riveting tool handy for the final link as I never :lol
Took me longer to clean all the crap from the casings and re-allign the rear wheel than it did to do the job itself!
I was also hoping that a new correctly tensioned chain would help to eliminate some of the typical Yam gear change clunk, but, nope....
MOT just done on Friday with no printed advisories.
Guy recommened new chain and sprockets so back end stripped ready for parcel arriving tomorrow!
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I've just ordered a set too, let me know how it goes as this'll be the first time I've actually changed a chain on a motorbike, yes I know it's totally disgraceful with all the years riding I've done :lol
Was a nice real easy job surprisingly! Make sure you have a chain riveting tool handy for the final link as I never :lol
Took me longer to clean all the crap from the casings and re-allign the rear wheel than it did to do the job itself!
I was also hoping that a new correctly tensioned chain would help to eliminate some of the typical Yam gear change clunk, but, nope....
Stripped the rear end down and gave it a good clean, also greased the swing arm bearings all ready for the new chain and sprockets that were delivered today so I'll fit them tomorrow.
By foc was the front sprocket hard to come off! Bit what do you expect after 18 yrs and 28,400 miles :lol
Oh the 4th pic is of my new rear shock spring but can't figure out how to get it replaced as I can't remember where my shock spring tools are :( so that'll need to wait till another time I guess :(
Nice! Nothing better than getting your hands dirty :)
Luckily i didnt have to remove my swingarm (probably should have though...)
Think I got quite lucky as front sprocket nut looks as though it was changed at some point so wasnt too tight at all.
Did you check tool pouch under your seat for shock spanner?
Passed my Mod 2 :D :D :D !!!
went out for my first ride on the fazer fzs600 '99 omg i love it !
cant wait to meet some fellow foccers on the next meet up ?????
Just hoping I've managed to put enough pressure on the link rivets for it to hold, don't know if they're over far enough got my liking :(
Cheers Freck, might sleep a wee bit easier tonight :thumbup
Just hoping I've managed to put enough pressure on the link rivets for it to hold, don't know if they're over far enough for my liking :(
Looks good to me Colin :thumbup
Thanks Steve, Thinking about doing bike safe coarse when I've got a bit more big bike experiencePassed my Mod 2 :D :D :D !!!
went out for my first ride on the fazer fzs600 '99 omg i love it !
cant wait to meet some fellow foccers on the next meet up ?????
Congratulations Matt. :thumbup Just in time for the summer.
Steve
Just hoping I've managed to put enough pressure on the link rivets for it to hold, don't know if they're over far enough for my liking :(
Just hoping I've managed to put enough pressure on the link rivets for it to hold, don't know if they're over far enough for my liking :(
Looks good to me, many over do it and can crack the head of the rivet. Measure the diameter of the flared end
Recommended flared diameter of the rivet for a 530VX chain is between 5.7mm - 6mm :thumbup
Just hoping I've managed to put enough pressure on the link rivets for it to hold, don't know if they're over far enough for my liking :(
Looks good to me, many over do it and can crack the head of the rivet. Measure the diameter of the flared end
Recommended flared diameter of the rivet for a 530VX chain is between 5.7mm - 6mm :thumbup
Cheers :thumbup
Hard to measure as I don't have one of those fancy measuring tools and was pretty hard to hold a tape against it and take a pic but I reckon there between 5.5mm and 6mm, the dreaded first run will be interesting :lol I best remember and take a spare change of underpants with me :lol
Don't forget the soapy flannel in a plastic bag :moon
If you had the swing arm off why didnt you go for a continuous chainI asked for that but they said it didn't come like that with a DID kit so I ended up with a link.
If you had the swing arm off why didnt you go for a continuous chain
But I'm interested in the pluses and minuses on endless or rivited chains, any opinions gratefully received.I noticed from my endless chain I didn't have fear of link breaking as to what I have now but I'm sure the more :thumbup I get will bound me with more confidence.
I was the same mate. First chain I have done too and I was adamant it was going to split when riding.I'm sure your right mate, it's the only thing I've ever done something on the :faz where I'm thinking "what if"?
200 miles later and it hasn't shifted. We need to start trusting our handywork more :lol
But I'm interested in the pluses and minuses on endless or rivited chains, any opinions gratefully received.I noticed from my endless chain I didn't have fear of link breaking as to what I have now but I'm sure the more :thumbup I get will bound me with more confidence.I was the same mate. First chain I have done too and I was adamant it was going to split when riding.I'm sure your right mate, it's the only thing I've ever done something on the :faz where I'm thinking "what if"?
200 miles later and it hasn't shifted. We need to start trusting our handywork more :lol
But I'm interested in the pluses and minuses on endless or rivited chains, any opinions gratefully received.I noticed from my endless chain I didn't have fear of link breaking as to what I have now but I'm sure the more :thumbup I get will bound me with more confidence.I was the same mate. First chain I have done too and I was adamant it was going to split when riding.I'm sure your right mate, it's the only thing I've ever done something on the :faz where I'm thinking "what if"?
200 miles later and it hasn't shifted. We need to start trusting our handywork more :lol
Yes but just because your paranoid doesn't mean it wont snap...............
But I'm interested in the pluses and minuses on endless or rivited chains, any opinions gratefully received.I noticed from my endless chain I didn't have fear of link breaking as to what I have now but I'm sure the more :thumbup I get will bound me with more confidence.I was the same mate. First chain I have done too and I was adamant it was going to split when riding.I'm sure your right mate, it's the only thing I've ever done something on the :faz where I'm thinking "what if"?
200 miles later and it hasn't shifted. We need to start trusting our handywork more :lol
Yes but just because your paranoid doesn't mean it wont snap...............
Just hoping I've managed to put enough pressure on the link rivets for it to hold, don't know if they're over far enough for my liking :(
Looks good to me, many over do it and can crack the head of the rivet. Measure the diameter of the flared end
Recommended flared diameter of the rivet for a 530VX chain is between 5.7mm - 6mm :thumbup
Cheers :thumbup
Hard to measure as I don't have one of those fancy measuring tools and was pretty hard to hold a tape against it and take a pic but I reckon there between 5.5mm and 6mm, the dreaded first run will be interesting :lol I best remember and take a spare change of underpants with me :lol
Don't forget the soapy flannel in a plastic bag :moon
Just check it after a ride a couple of times, if all's well forget about it.
Hear you may need to get your ski's out tomorrowSome mates were out today and posted on f/b pictures of snow today! Foccin horrible weather and I've got to walk or cycle 3 miles tomorrow to get my car from the garage after its MOT (passed after getting new rear calipers, £££'s ouch!) But hey ho, we're tough up here in sunny Scotland :lol
Hear you may need to get your ski's out tomorrowSome mates were out today and posted on f/b pictures of snow today! Foccin horrible weather and I've got to walk or cycle 3 miles tomorrow to get my car from the garage after its MOT (passed after getting new rear calipers, £££'s ouch!) But hey ho, we're tough up here in sunny Scotland :lol
Running 2 vehicles isn't cheap! Thank god they're both bought and paid for but running costs are another thing :(Hear you may need to get your ski's out tomorrowSome mates were out today and posted on f/b pictures of snow today! Foccin horrible weather and I've got to walk or cycle 3 miles tomorrow to get my car from the garage after its MOT (passed after getting new rear calipers, £££'s ouch!) But hey ho, we're tough up here in sunny Scotland :lol
Hi just had the same with my MR2 two new calipers, four new disks and pads plus handbrake cables about 650 squids, with labour, Ouch Ouch Ouch X 2.
With saying that though is not a job I would want to do myself, petrol tank off to do the handbrake cables also disconnect some of the air conditioning pipes to get the tank off (Mid Engine Car). both seats have to come out of the car to remove the central tunnel to get to the handbrake lever connections. My mechanic is a great guy and always casts a critical eye over the car when he works on it and informed me it will want a new nearside front strut for the MOT in September, oil leaking down the outside of the leg. another £120-£150 I would guess.
Ouch, have 94 1.8 Eunos, cars a piece of cake to work on. Cam belt and water pump a lazy days work on the drive. Very little to go wrong, rust seems to be the number one killerIn the drive? Can't you get it in the house next to your bike then? :lol is that not a hairdressers car anyway? :pokefun
Ouch, have 94 1.8 Eunos, cars a piece of cake to work on. Cam belt and water pump a lazy days work on the drive. Very little to go wrong, rust seems to be the number one killerIs that not a hairdressers car anyway? :pokefun
Sharp intake of breath!!!!! Did Sinto really say that.Yes I said it :lol
That is what some old sod in here says about my lil MR2, even supplied me with a sticker for the back of it that read 'No Hairdressing Equipment Left In This Vehicle Overnight' there are some spiteful foccers in here, really know how to hurt a girls feelings lol :lol
If you ever get the chance to thrash one down a twisty back road you'll wonder why they got that reputation. Amazing amount of grip considering how narrow the tyre's are. Great fun.I've never had a reason to thrash a hairdresser :pokefun
Sharp intake of breath!!!!! Did Sinto really say that.Yes I said it :lol
That is what some old sod in here says about my lil MR2, even supplied me with a sticker for the back of it that read 'No Hairdressing Equipment Left In This Vehicle Overnight' there are some spiteful foccers in here, really know how to hurt a girls feelings lol :lol
As a baldy I have no reason to frequent such establishments so I have no fear of getting tongs or curlers thrown at me in anger :lolIf you ever get the chance to thrash one down a twisty back road you'll wonder why they got that reputation. Amazing amount of grip considering how narrow the tyre's are. Great fun.I've never had a reason to thrash a hairdresser :pokefun
Oh, you mean their cars? I've thrashed many down a twisty road as most drivers are too busy looking in their mirrors to make sure the wind hasn't put their hair out of place :rollin :rollin :rollin
How can a bald headed man who ride a RED fazer take the piss out of anyone lol XX
Jealousy is a terrible affliction :Dfoc, you've caught me out :rollin :rollin
How can a bald headed man who ride a RED fazer take the piss out of anyone lol XX
Probably coz I can go faster as its RED and also the baldness helps with aerodynamics :)
Its the face that's red as he is yet again passed by the much superior silver Fazer, he rode for years before the police realised it was his pink bald head and not a girly coloured crash helmet :lol
Its the face that's red as he is yet again passed by the much superior silver Fazer,That's never going to happen :lol
he rode for years before the police realised it was his pink bald head and not a girly coloured crash helmet :lolEvidence below :lol
QuoteIts the face that's red as he is yet again passed by the much superior silver Fazer,That's never going to happen :lolQuotehe rode for years before the police realised it was his pink bald head and not a girly coloured crash helmet :lolEvidence below :lol
Main thing is you and misus are ok, but I personally would have asked for the drivers details ,insurance etc just in case. I wear a video camera on my helmet which in a case like yours might have helped with a insurance claim against the driver.
Sold It !!
New bike on it's way.
Ouch, have 94 1.8 Eunos, cars a piece of cake to work on. Cam belt and water pump a lazy days work on the drive. Very little to go wrong, rust seems to be the number one killer
Ouch, have 94 1.8 Eunos, cars a piece of cake to work on. Cam belt and water pump a lazy days work on the drive. Very little to go wrong, rust seems to be the number one killer
Yep tin worm is a huge problem with the MX5 the earlier ones were much better but the later ones were made to the American market specifications, crumple zones up front, Mazda made the chassis out of much thinner steel but mad it a double skinned chassis, the trouble is water gets in between the skins into the cavity between them and then rust from the inside out, you cant see the problem developing until its too late.
I bought an 2004 three years ago and keep it for 24 hours returning it to the garage for a full refund. I had an engineer look over the car and he said it was not fit for purpose and not of merchantable quality he said take it back and ask for you money back and if they are not helpful tell them that you are going to take it to an MOT station and have it Officially MOT'ed and when it fails which it most certainly would because you could push your fingers through the chassis and through the floor pan close to the rear suspension,. They would then have to give me my money back as it was an MOT failure and should not even be on the road, Plus the car they took back would not have an MOT on it as the most recent MOT to be done is the one that stands with the authorities.
I then searched for a nice MR2 Roadster found one and purchased it, no rust anywhere on the car body or chassis, Mid Engined 1800 vvti lump, rear wheel drive, Limited Slip Diff (Great for Donuts).
I fitted a Stainless Steel Manifold doing away with the two Precats that are located in the manifold, this removes the issue with the MR2 engines when the precats start to break up.
Great little car quick, revvey engine that wants to please and in my opinion looks much better than the MX5
Oooh very nice TAMMYyardin :rollin
And British racing green is far faster than silver....................
And British racing green is far faster than silver....................
NOOOOooooooooo
Retro driver side roll bar and steels
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And British racing green is far faster than silver....................
NOOOOooooooooo
Just notice in the second picture you put steelys on it
And British racing green is far faster than silver....................
NOOOOooooooooo
Just notice in the second picture you put steelys on it
Yeah, picked up a set of wheels off ebay for £40, thought they were a bargain until I had them powder coated and a set of spacers to sit them under the arches, should have gone for a set of deep dished, may have worked out about the same price.......
Has this thread turned into " what did you do with whatever else you've got"? :)e
Always like to know how far my bikes go once the light comes on so strapped a 5l can of Shell's finest to the back and went for a spin. 49 miles from light to dry, 227 miles from brimmed to dry. That's around 49mpg. That'll do pig, that'll do.
My KTM 950 SuperEnduro with a Safari tanks does over 55 from the light which is the biggest reserve I've ever had. Don't really care how far, but do like to know.
Cheers
Markie
Always like to know how far my bikes go once the light comes on so strapped a 5l can of Shell's finest to the back and went for a spin. 49 miles from light to dry, 227 miles from brimmed to dry. That's around 49mpg. That'll do pig, that'll do.
My KTM 950 SuperEnduro with a Safari tanks does over 55 from the light which is the biggest reserve I've ever had. Don't really care how far, but do like to know.
Cheers
Markie
I'm gunna try that
Hey Sinto is that the standard Toys-R-Us Pogo you have on the rear?Yes it's standard pogo :lol and with most of the bike it's been on there since 1998 and done 28,400 miles but I'm gradually getting through the bits and replacing them :thumbup
I looking towards picking up/purchasing a Hagon rear shock, but have to wait for the Mrs to go away for a few days for some reason or other :'( :rollin Its know as argue about it after its fitted, when Hagon wont take it back because its been on a bike. Jobs-a-goodun
I also tried the can of fuel on the back and ran it dry a couple of years ago. I also got 50 miles.....thought it was never going to run out!
Ordered a new silencer to exhaust pipe gasket on Sat am from Wemoto-arrived this morning-now fitted, having scraped away residue of previous gasket and installed new one with a little copper grease. All secure & tight! :lolYou ( of course ) took pictures of the procedure to show us all how its done and so we can see the before and after gasket, ----- right ?
Handed my notice in at work over being focced over for money then made the most of the sunshine and rode over the South Downs. New start on Monday, better money so I couldn't give a foc. 8)
Not unless you went via Maidstone :D Actually, I say South Downs, I meant North Downs. They just happen to be in the South East of England... That always throws me. :lolHanded my notice in at work over being focced over for money then made the most of the sunshine and rode over the South Downs. New start on Monday, better money so I couldn't give a foc. 8)
Where about were you on the South Downs cos I saw a yellow Fazer on my way to Portsmouth today.
Not unless you went via Maidstone :D Actually, I say South Downs, I meant North Downs. They just happen to be in the South East of England... That always throws me. :lolHanded my notice in at work over being focced over for money then made the most of the sunshine and rode over the South Downs. New start on Monday, better money so I couldn't give a foc. 8)
Where about were you on the South Downs cos I saw a yellow Fazer on my way to Portsmouth today.
You are spot on there Noggy. This is the problem we have got..... My industry, the London Underground is full of Eastern Europeans, Nigerians, South Africans and more recently Western Europeans. Some of them have made England their home and others are using England to earn enough money to have a luxury home built in their own country after only 5 years graft. Some of them are working for 65 a shift and living 6 to 10 in a shared house reducing their overheads. As for paying tax, no they are not. They are all using Bulgarian accountants or now outlawed managed service companies and paying the minimal amount of tax they can get away with.
Employers are trying to use this to devalue our worth and make us feel lucky we still have a job giving them the leverage to fuck us over for money and reduce our rates.
I say...... Fuck them, Fuck the government and Fuck anyone who dares to call me a racist. Give me Quality over quantity every time and just like getting the fuck out of Europe, sometimes, you've just got to have a bit of confidence in your ability to make the best out of an uncertain situation when you know you are being fucked over by remaining in your current one.
Fuck London it's a shit hole whoever is in it. :z
Just to lighten it up a bit, I off out down the coast on the FZS 600 refugee wagon tomoz, get a few in my new Givi top box, The weather look good so a tip run to the beach dip the old toes, steal a few jobs.
Whats the difference between a drum and a wank......................
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You can beat a drum. :rolleyes :eek :oops
I went out for a ride with Dazza to Headcorn Airfield. Went down some cracking roads and I even managed to get a lick on round the twisties, I must be gaining confidence :)
While we were watching the planes another Fazer turned up, a chap called Phil, nice chap. He should be introducing himself on here soon and joining us for some LOFO rideouts. :thumbup
While we were chatting we even got our own acrobatic display for about 20 minutes.
A cracking afternoon out.
Rode it. Still getting used to it again after fitting the R6 shock, definately able to chuck it into a corner more now, it's great :)I noticed that after my recent chain & sprocket set and new front springs were changed over, now riding the bike I'm not sure if the gears are right, seem to have to go through the box quite fast but it could just be me getting used to complete new set up compared to what I had :(
Sunbathed in the back garden yesterday, have a garden that is not overlooked, so got all my kit off and like a fucking idiot fell asleep my little weiner now looks like a shriveled cocktail sausage, it was never something to shout about at the best of times, but, as I'm 69 now those best of times are long gone. :'(
([url]http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/1ff165c9fe7d384c59714538f5214fe3.jpg[/url]) I've done over 700 miles since I passed my mod 2 last week and I love the fazer, runs and rides beautifully, still learning though and trying to get my cornering better each ride, any tips?
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LOL! OK sorry about that
Sunbathed in the back garden yesterday, have a garden that is not overlooked, so got all my kit off and like a fucking idiot fell asleep my little weiner now looks like a shriveled cocktail sausage, it was never something to shout about at the best of times, but, as I'm 69 now those best of times are long gone. :'(
TOO. MUCH. INFORMATION! Can we go back to politics? Please?! :lol
LOL! OK sorry about that
Sunbathed in the back garden yesterday, have a garden that is not overlooked, so got all my kit off and like a fucking idiot fell asleep my little weiner now looks like a shriveled cocktail sausage, it was never something to shout about at the best of times, but, as I'm 69 now those best of times are long gone. :'(
TOO. MUCH. INFORMATION! Can we go back to politics? Please?! :lol
I will try again I agree much to much information, you haven't got a little plaster have you?
I will try again I agree much to much information, you haven't got a little plaster have you?
Sorry, nothing that small :lol
([url]http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/1ff165c9fe7d384c59714538f5214fe3.jpg[/url]) I've done over 700 miles since I passed my mod 2 last week and I love the fazer, runs and rides beautifully, still learning though and trying to get my cornering better each ride, any tips?
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The info written below is my opinion only and you can choose to take notice or ignore it, you makes you own decisions and therefore it is your responsibility.
IN MY OPINION:
The biggest mistake when cornering on a bike is panic, your coming into a long sweeping bend, you look down at you clock fuck 75mphI've overcooked it, you tighten up your whole body in a panic and grip the bars almost crushing them oval, you have now got no control of the bike at all, your shoulders are locked up in blind panic. Two things are likely to happen, you either run wide hoping you hit nothing (not likely at them speeds) or you hit the brakes, either course of action is going to end in tears.
Modern motorcycles and and modern tyres are not likely to let you down on bends, you can crank most motorcycle over much further than you can imagine or believe. Of course there is cow shit and gravel on bends along country roads so you need to be aware and try to anticipate what might be around a bend.
You are entering a bend, don't focus on the road 40 or 50 yards in front of you look ahead to where the road disappears around the bend out of your sight, keep looking around the bend and you will see the point that the bend starts to straighten out, slowly roll the throttle on through out the remainder of the bend you are now in control and the bike is under power being driven out of the bend.
If you feel you have overcooked it on a bend the worse thing you can do is panic and chop the throttle shut and/or hit the brakes, trust your bike and your ability (as long as you have decent tyres) I would say that 99 percent of the time you will make it around the bend, push down on the bars and slowly roll the throttle on powering out out of the bend and you will have a monster smile on your face and a new found love of your steed. Panic, brake and chop the throttle the bike will stand up and 99 percent chance you will come off, heading for some serious gravel rash and expensive repairs.
The GP boys go over and scratch knees, elbows and occasionally bars on the track, I know the Fazers are not GP bikes' but they will crank over much further than most riders ever push them, the reason most riders come off and I include myself in this is because they panic and that fear immobilizes you.
My advice would be enjoy your bike, experiment with riding techniques ie: employ a loose riding grip, relax you will feel less bumps and it is far less fatiguing.
Understand the principles of counter steering and have faith in your bike, a motorcycle moving at speed naturally wants to stand up and go in a straight line, the wheels want follow each other, let go of the bars and your bike will want to travel in a straight line, just watch the racers as they cross the line at 120mph plus waving their arms above their heads giving clenched fists to the crowds, straight line.
Ride within your comfort zone for a while, and, as you feel a little more confident push yourself a little, that is how you improve, otherwise your comfort zone is stationary.
I don't ride anywhere near as hard as I used to, I recognise that at my age I don't bounce so freely anymore.
The 600 Fazer is a great choice of bike, it truly is a great all rounder whether commuting, touring or scratching down county lanes, I am thinking about getting a Gen1 1,000cc, but my baby Fazer stays because its so versatile and I love it.
Especially as it a really, really fast SILVER one. :lol
([url]http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/1ff165c9fe7d384c59714538f5214fe3.jpg[/url]) I've done over 700 miles since I passed my mod 2 last week and I love the fazer, runs and rides beautifully, still learning though and trying to get my cornering better each ride, any tips?
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The info written below is my opinion only and you can choose to take notice or ignore it, you makes you own decisions and therefore it is your responsibility.
IN MY OPINION:
The biggest mistake when cornering on a bike is panic, your coming into a long sweeping bend, you look down at you clock fuck 75mphI've overcooked it, you tighten up your whole body in a panic and grip the bars almost crushing them oval, you have now got no control of the bike at all, your shoulders are locked up in blind panic. Two things are likely to happen, you either run wide hoping you hit nothing (not likely at them speeds) or you hit the brakes, either course of action is going to end in tears.
Modern motorcycles and and modern tyres are not likely to let you down on bends, you can crank most motorcycle over much further than you can imagine or believe. Of course there is cow shit and gravel on bends along country roads so you need to be aware and try to anticipate what might be around a bend.
You are entering a bend, don't focus on the road 40 or 50 yards in front of you look ahead to where the road disappears around the bend out of your sight, keep looking around the bend and you will see the point that the bend starts to straighten out, slowly roll the throttle on through out the remainder of the bend you are now in control and the bike is under power being driven out of the bend.
If you feel you have overcooked it on a bend the worse thing you can do is panic and chop the throttle shut and/or hit the brakes, trust your bike and your ability (as long as you have decent tyres) I would say that 99 percent of the time you will make it around the bend, push down on the bars and slowly roll the throttle on powering out out of the bend and you will have a monster smile on your face and a new found love of your steed. Panic, brake and chop the throttle the bike will stand up and 99 percent chance you will come off, heading for some serious gravel rash and expensive repairs.
The GP boys go over and scratch knees, elbows and occasionally bars on the track, I know the Fazers are not GP bikes' but they will crank over much further than most riders ever push them, the reason most riders come off and I include myself in this is because they panic and that fear immobilizes you.
My advice would be enjoy your bike, experiment with riding techniques ie: employ a loose riding grip, relax you will feel less bumps and it is far less fatiguing.
Understand the principles of counter steering and have faith in your bike, a motorcycle moving at speed naturally wants to stand up and go in a straight line, the wheels want follow each other, let go of the bars and your bike will want to travel in a straight line, just watch the racers as they cross the line at 120mph plus waving their arms above their heads giving clenched fists to the crowds, straight line.
Ride within your comfort zone for a while, and, as you feel a little more confident push yourself a little, that is how you improve, otherwise your comfort zone is stationary.
I don't ride anywhere near as hard as I used to, I recognise that at my age I don't bounce so freely anymore.
The 600 Fazer is a great choice of bike, it truly is a great all rounder whether commuting, touring or scratching down county lanes, I am thinking about getting a Gen1 1,000cc, but my baby Fazer stays because its so versatile and I love it.
Especially as it a really, really fast SILVER one. :lol
Thanks Tommy, great info there, I'm definitely getting better and having more faith in the bike, only passed a week ago and learning every time I ride, great bike and great weather atm :) ride safe
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([url]http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/1ff165c9fe7d384c59714538f5214fe3.jpg[/url]) I've done over 700 miles since I passed my mod 2 last week and I love the fazer, runs and rides beautifully, still learning though and trying to get my cornering better each ride, any tips?
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The info written below is my opinion only and you can choose to take notice or ignore it, you makes you own decisions and therefore it is your responsibility.
IN MY OPINION:
The biggest mistake when cornering on a bike is panic, your coming into a long sweeping bend, you look down at you clock fuck 75mphI've overcooked it, you tighten up your whole body in a panic and grip the bars almost crushing them oval, you have now got no control of the bike at all, your shoulders are locked up in blind panic. Two things are likely to happen, you either run wide hoping you hit nothing (not likely at them speeds) or you hit the brakes, either course of action is going to end in tears.
Modern motorcycles and and modern tyres are not likely to let you down on bends, you can crank most motorcycle over much further than you can imagine or believe. Of course there is cow shit and gravel on bends along country roads so you need to be aware and try to anticipate what might be around a bend.
You are entering a bend, don't focus on the road 40 or 50 yards in front of you look ahead to where the road disappears around the bend out of your sight, keep looking around the bend and you will see the point that the bend starts to straighten out, slowly roll the throttle on through out the remainder of the bend you are now in control and the bike is under power being driven out of the bend.
If you feel you have overcooked it on a bend the worse thing you can do is panic and chop the throttle shut and/or hit the brakes, trust your bike and your ability (as long as you have decent tyres) I would say that 99 percent of the time you will make it around the bend, push down on the bars and slowly roll the throttle on powering out out of the bend and you will have a monster smile on your face and a new found love of your steed. Panic, brake and chop the throttle the bike will stand up and 99 percent chance you will come off, heading for some serious gravel rash and expensive repairs.
The GP boys go over and scratch knees, elbows and occasionally bars on the track, I know the Fazers are not GP bikes' but they will crank over much further than most riders ever push them, the reason most riders come off and I include myself in this is because they panic and that fear immobilizes you.
My advice would be enjoy your bike, experiment with riding techniques ie: employ a loose riding grip, relax you will feel less bumps and it is far less fatiguing.
Understand the principles of counter steering and have faith in your bike, a motorcycle moving at speed naturally wants to stand up and go in a straight line, the wheels want follow each other, let go of the bars and your bike will want to travel in a straight line, just watch the racers as they cross the line at 120mph plus waving their arms above their heads giving clenched fists to the crowds, straight line.
Ride within your comfort zone for a while, and, as you feel a little more confident push yourself a little, that is how you improve, otherwise your comfort zone is stationary.
I don't ride anywhere near as hard as I used to, I recognise that at my age I don't bounce so freely anymore.
The 600 Fazer is a great choice of bike, it truly is a great all rounder whether commuting, touring or scratching down county lanes, I am thinking about getting a Gen1 1,000cc, but my baby Fazer stays because its so versatile and I love it.
Especially as it a really, really fast SILVER one. :lol
Thanks Tommy, great info there, I'm definitely getting better and having more faith in the bike, only passed a week ago and learning every time I ride, great bike and great weather atm :) ride safe
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Hey a hold of Keith codes twist of the wrist 2. A lot of what Tommy has mentioned is in it but it's worth a read anyway (think there's a film of it as well if your a lazy fecker :lol ) might even be on YouTube
([url]http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/1ff165c9fe7d384c59714538f5214fe3.jpg[/url]) I've done over 700 miles since I passed my mod 2 last week and I love the fazer, runs and rides beautifully, still learning though and trying to get my cornering better each ride, any tips?
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The info written below is my opinion only and you can choose to take notice or ignore it, you makes you own decisions and therefore it is your responsibility.
IN MY OPINION:
The biggest mistake when cornering on a bike is panic, your coming into a long sweeping bend, you look down at you clock fuck 75mphI've overcooked it, you tighten up your whole body in a panic and grip the bars almost crushing them oval, you have now got no control of the bike at all, your shoulders are locked up in blind panic. Two things are likely to happen, you either run wide hoping you hit nothing (not likely at them speeds) or you hit the brakes, either course of action is going to end in tears.
Modern motorcycles and and modern tyres are not likely to let you down on bends, you can crank most motorcycle over much further than you can imagine or believe. Of course there is cow shit and gravel on bends along country roads so you need to be aware and try to anticipate what might be around a bend.
You are entering a bend, don't focus on the road 40 or 50 yards in front of you look ahead to where the road disappears around the bend out of your sight, keep looking around the bend and you will see the point that the bend starts to straighten out, slowly roll the throttle on through out the remainder of the bend you are now in control and the bike is under power being driven out of the bend.
If you feel you have overcooked it on a bend the worse thing you can do is panic and chop the throttle shut and/or hit the brakes, trust your bike and your ability (as long as you have decent tyres) I would say that 99 percent of the time you will make it around the bend, push down on the bars and slowly roll the throttle on powering out out of the bend and you will have a monster smile on your face and a new found love of your steed. Panic, brake and chop the throttle the bike will stand up and 99 percent chance you will come off, heading for some serious gravel rash and expensive repairs.
The GP boys go over and scratch knees, elbows and occasionally bars on the track, I know the Fazers are not GP bikes' but they will crank over much further than most riders ever push them, the reason most riders come off and I include myself in this is because they panic and that fear immobilizes you.
My advice would be enjoy your bike, experiment with riding techniques ie: employ a loose riding grip, relax you will feel less bumps and it is far less fatiguing.
Understand the principles of counter steering and have faith in your bike, a motorcycle moving at speed naturally wants to stand up and go in a straight line, the wheels want follow each other, let go of the bars and your bike will want to travel in a straight line, just watch the racers as they cross the line at 120mph plus waving their arms above their heads giving clenched fists to the crowds, straight line.
Ride within your comfort zone for a while, and, as you feel a little more confident push yourself a little, that is how you improve, otherwise your comfort zone is stationary.
I don't ride anywhere near as hard as I used to, I recognise that at my age I don't bounce so freely anymore.
The 600 Fazer is a great choice of bike, it truly is a great all rounder whether commuting, touring or scratching down county lanes, I am thinking about getting a Gen1 1,000cc, but my baby Fazer stays because its so versatile and I love it.
Especially as it a really, really fast SILVER one. :lol
Thanks Tommy, great info there, I'm definitely getting better and having more faith in the bike, only passed a week ago and learning every time I ride, great bike and great weather atm :) ride safe
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Hey a hold of Keith codes twist of the wrist 2. A lot of what Tommy has mentioned is in it but it's worth a read anyway (think there's a film of it as well if your a lazy fecker :lol ) might even be on YouTube
I agree with the above but one thing I would suggest is getting used to the feel of braking in a corner, don't go grabbing a handful of front brake but just as you start tipping into a corner gently apply the front brake, just enough so you can feel it start to lift the front (front brake will try to stand the bike up) keep the brake on and pull the bike down, when you reach the apex slowly release the brake at the same time adding power.
I know I'm going to take some flack for the above statement but I personally believe its important to feel how the bike reacts in certain situations and if you ever do feel you have far to much speed to make the turn you will hopefully understand how to counteract the force generated by your brakes so you can stop the bike running wide and make the turn before running out of road
I've done over 700 miles since I passed my mod 2 last week and I love the fazer, runs and rides beautifully, still learning though and trying to get my cornering better each ride, any tips?
Went to RAF Cosford
Rode it to Fort William, along many great roads, some of them twice! Now in the Cruachan Hotel having a well earned cuppa :DMight of passed each other at some point today :)
I didn't see any 600 Fazers at Inverary, but I did see this slow blue 1000, with the rare Powerbronze fairing lowers (as if they'd make it any faster :rollin )
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Sinto, headed to Skye tomorrow, then Ullapool via Applecross etc the day after. Not sure whether to book another night from then, or do the return in one hit. Looks like the weather's good for a couple more days yet :D
I don't know how many miles I've done today, haven't checked, but I did Loch Lomond shore twice, cos I meant to go over Glen Douglas but got so carried away I forgot about it and had to turn back :lol Then I ended up at Inverary twice cos I didn't check the map properly :lol
So, taking the average ( :rolleyes ), I did Glen Douglas, Rest & be Thankful, Inverary, Loch Awe (B840), Glen Orchy (foccin MX track!), Glen Coe and to FW.
([url]http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/1ff165c9fe7d384c59714538f5214fe3.jpg[/url]) I've done over 700 miles since I passed my mod 2 last week and I love the fazer, runs and rides beautifully, still learning though and trying to get my cornering better each ride, any tips?
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The info written below is my opinion only and you can choose to take notice or ignore it, you makes you own decisions and therefore it is your responsibility.
IN MY OPINION:
The biggest mistake when cornering on a bike is panic, your coming into a long sweeping bend, you look down at you clock fuck 75mphI've overcooked it, you tighten up your whole body in a panic and grip the bars almost crushing them oval, you have now got no control of the bike at all, your shoulders are locked up in blind panic. Two things are likely to happen, you either run wide hoping you hit nothing (not likely at them speeds) or you hit the brakes, either course of action is going to end in tears.
Modern motorcycles and and modern tyres are not likely to let you down on bends, you can crank most motorcycle over much further than you can imagine or believe. Of course there is cow shit and gravel on bends along country roads so you need to be aware and try to anticipate what might be around a bend.
You are entering a bend, don't focus on the road 40 or 50 yards in front of you look ahead to where the road disappears around the bend out of your sight, keep looking around the bend and you will see the point that the bend starts to straighten out, slowly roll the throttle on through out the remainder of the bend you are now in control and the bike is under power being driven out of the bend.
If you feel you have overcooked it on a bend the worse thing you can do is panic and chop the throttle shut and/or hit the brakes, trust your bike and your ability (as long as you have decent tyres) I would say that 99 percent of the time you will make it around the bend, push down on the bars and slowly roll the throttle on powering out out of the bend and you will have a monster smile on your face and a new found love of your steed. Panic, brake and chop the throttle the bike will stand up and 99 percent chance you will come off, heading for some serious gravel rash and expensive repairs.
The GP boys go over and scratch knees, elbows and occasionally bars on the track, I know the Fazers are not GP bikes' but they will crank over much further than most riders ever push them, the reason most riders come off and I include myself in this is because they panic and that fear immobilizes you.
My advice would be enjoy your bike, experiment with riding techniques ie: employ a loose riding grip, relax you will feel less bumps and it is far less fatiguing.
Understand the principles of counter steering and have faith in your bike, a motorcycle moving at speed naturally wants to stand up and go in a straight line, the wheels want follow each other, let go of the bars and your bike will want to travel in a straight line, just watch the racers as they cross the line at 120mph plus waving their arms above their heads giving clenched fists to the crowds, straight line.
Ride within your comfort zone for a while, and, as you feel a little more confident push yourself a little, that is how you improve, otherwise your comfort zone is stationary.
I don't ride anywhere near as hard as I used to, I recognise that at my age I don't bounce so freely anymore.
The 600 Fazer is a great choice of bike, it truly is a great all rounder whether commuting, touring or scratching down county lanes, I am thinking about getting a Gen1 1,000cc, but my baby Fazer stays because its so versatile and I love it.
Especially as it a really, really fast SILVER one. :lol
Thanks Tommy, great info there, I'm definitely getting better and having more faith in the bike, only passed a week ago and learning every time I ride, great bike and great weather atm :) ride safe
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Hey a hold of Keith codes twist of the wrist 2. A lot of what Tommy has mentioned is in it but it's worth a read anyway (think there's a film of it as well if your a lazy fecker :lol ) might even be on YouTube
I agree with the above but one thing I would suggest is getting used to the feel of braking in a corner, don't go grabbing a handful of front brake but just as you start tipping into a corner gently apply the front brake, just enough so you can feel it start to lift the front (front brake will try to stand the bike up) keep the brake on and pull the bike down, when you reach the apex slowly release the brake at the same time adding power.
I know I'm going to take some flack for the above statement but I personally believe its important to feel how the bike reacts in certain situations and if you ever do feel you have far to much speed to make the turn you will hopefully understand how to counteract the force generated by your brakes so you can stop the bike running wide and make the turn before running out of road
All of the above is great advice, that I'm having to relearn as well. I had almost a year off the bike due to a knee injury and have pretty much lost my confidence. Last week I overcooked it into a left hander, froze, ran wide and blind into the oncoming lane. Thank fuck it was 4.15am and no-one was coming!
This is the best £325 I ever spent since passing my test three years ago:
[url]http://www.circuitbasedtraining.co.uk/courses/advanced-cornering-mallory-325[/url] ([url]http://www.circuitbasedtraining.co.uk/courses/advanced-cornering-mallory-325[/url])
Sean there taught me all of the above, including emergency braking at 60mph round a bend, giving me the confidence to know what to do should the worst happen.
I know I'm going to have to go again so will book sometime this summer.
Today, a circuit of Sunart and Moidart, then to Skye. Currently in a B&B in Kyleakin.
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Went a wee run up the lochside and over glen Douglas before coming back trough Helensburgh. Just a wee 50 mile jaunt. Cracking weather:
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Hope we get more nights like it :)
Today, a circuit of Sunart and Moidart, then to Skye. Currently in a B&B in Kyleakin.
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([url]http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/1ff165c9fe7d384c59714538f5214fe3.jpg[/url]) I've done over 700 miles since I passed my mod 2 last week and I love the fazer, runs and rides beautifully, still learning though and trying to get my cornering better each ride, any tips?
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The info written below is my opinion only and you can choose to take notice or ignore it, you makes you own decisions and therefore it is your responsibility.
IN MY OPINION:
The biggest mistake when cornering on a bike is panic, your coming into a long sweeping bend, you look down at you clock fuck 75mphI've overcooked it, you tighten up your whole body in a panic and grip the bars almost crushing them oval, you have now got no control of the bike at all, your shoulders are locked up in blind panic. Two things are likely to happen, you either run wide hoping you hit nothing (not likely at them speeds) or you hit the brakes, either course of action is going to end in tears.
Modern motorcycles and and modern tyres are not likely to let you down on bends, you can crank most motorcycle over much further than you can imagine or believe. Of course there is cow shit and gravel on bends along country roads so you need to be aware and try to anticipate what might be around a bend.
You are entering a bend, don't focus on the road 40 or 50 yards in front of you look ahead to where the road disappears around the bend out of your sight, keep looking around the bend and you will see the point that the bend starts to straighten out, slowly roll the throttle on through out the remainder of the bend you are now in control and the bike is under power being driven out of the bend.
If you feel you have overcooked it on a bend the worse thing you can do is panic and chop the throttle shut and/or hit the brakes, trust your bike and your ability (as long as you have decent tyres) I would say that 99 percent of the time you will make it around the bend, push down on the bars and slowly roll the throttle on powering out out of the bend and you will have a monster smile on your face and a new found love of your steed. Panic, brake and chop the throttle the bike will stand up and 99 percent chance you will come off, heading for some serious gravel rash and expensive repairs.
The GP boys go over and scratch knees, elbows and occasionally bars on the track, I know the Fazers are not GP bikes' but they will crank over much further than most riders ever push them, the reason most riders come off and I include myself in this is because they panic and that fear immobilizes you.
My advice would be enjoy your bike, experiment with riding techniques ie: employ a loose riding grip, relax you will feel less bumps and it is far less fatiguing.
Understand the principles of counter steering and have faith in your bike, a motorcycle moving at speed naturally wants to stand up and go in a straight line, the wheels want follow each other, let go of the bars and your bike will want to travel in a straight line, just watch the racers as they cross the line at 120mph plus waving their arms above their heads giving clenched fists to the crowds, straight line.
Ride within your comfort zone for a while, and, as you feel a little more confident push yourself a little, that is how you improve, otherwise your comfort zone is stationary.
I don't ride anywhere near as hard as I used to, I recognise that at my age I don't bounce so freely anymore.
The 600 Fazer is a great choice of bike, it truly is a great all rounder whether commuting, touring or scratching down county lanes, I am thinking about getting a Gen1 1,000cc, but my baby Fazer stays because its so versatile and I love it.
Especially as it a really, really fast SILVER one. :lol
Thanks Tommy, great info there, I'm definitely getting better and having more faith in the bike, only passed a week ago and learning every time I ride, great bike and great weather atm :) ride safe
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Hey a hold of Keith codes twist of the wrist 2. A lot of what Tommy has mentioned is in it but it's worth a read anyway (think there's a film of it as well if your a lazy fecker :lol ) might even be on YouTube
I agree with the above but one thing I would suggest is getting used to the feel of braking in a corner, don't go grabbing a handful of front brake but just as you start tipping into a corner gently apply the front brake, just enough so you can feel it start to lift the front (front brake will try to stand the bike up) keep the brake on and pull the bike down, when you reach the apex slowly release the brake at the same time adding power.
I know I'm going to take some flack for the above statement but I personally believe its important to feel how the bike reacts in certain situations and if you ever do feel you have far to much speed to make the turn you will hopefully understand how to counteract the force generated by your brakes so you can stop the bike running wide and make the turn before running out of road
All of the above is great advice, that I'm having to relearn as well. I had almost a year off the bike due to a knee injury and have pretty much lost my confidence. Last week I overcooked it into a left hander, froze, ran wide and blind into the oncoming lane. Thank fuck it was 4.15am and no-one was coming!
This is the best £325 I ever spent since passing my test three years ago:
[url]http://www.circuitbasedtraining.co.uk/courses/advanced-cornering-mallory-325[/url] ([url]http://www.circuitbasedtraining.co.uk/courses/advanced-cornering-mallory-325[/url])
Sean there taught me all of the above, including emergency braking at 60mph round a bend, giving me the confidence to know what to do should the worst happen.
I know I'm going to have to go again so will book sometime this summer.
Someone mentioned getting used to braking in a bend, I would suggest getting your braking done before the bend, a bike under braking stresses and loads it not stable, it upsets the dynamics and stability of the bike,
the loads shift from front wheel to back wheel and then back again making for instability . Plus the amount of rubber actually on the road when cranking over on a bend is minimal it's about the size of a credit card back and front not an ideal situation to be braking. If you really feel you overcooked it and its a sweeping bend and you have the time pick the bike up brake and lay it over again, don't brake once the bike is laid over it will tend to pick the bike back up causing you to run wide. If you can you would be better off relaxing into it look around the bend pick the moment the bend starts to straighten out and roll the throttle on all the way round the bend (I don't mean gun it, but keep the power slowly going on) the bikes geometry remains stable.
I know lots of guys have their own technique of riding but braking whilst in a bend will end in disaster, counter steer and lean your body into the bens as well as the bike, you body will act as an air brake and help you around the bend.
I have seen guys hooning along and get to a bend lean the bike over and then lean their body the opposite direction WTF is that about.
Ride safe and enjoy the freedom. Keep the greasy side down.
([url]http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/1ff165c9fe7d384c59714538f5214fe3.jpg[/url]) I've done over 700 miles since I passed my mod 2 last week and I love the fazer, runs and rides beautifully, still learning though and trying to get my cornering better each ride, any tips?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk
The info written below is my opinion only and you can choose to take notice or ignore it, you makes you own decisions and therefore it is your responsibility.
IN MY OPINION:
The biggest mistake when cornering on a bike is panic, your coming into a long sweeping bend, you look down at you clock fuck 75mphI've overcooked it, you tighten up your whole body in a panic and grip the bars almost crushing them oval, you have now got no control of the bike at all, your shoulders are locked up in blind panic. Two things are likely to happen, you either run wide hoping you hit nothing (not likely at them speeds) or you hit the brakes, either course of action is going to end in tears.
Modern motorcycles and and modern tyres are not likely to let you down on bends, you can crank most motorcycle over much further than you can imagine or believe. Of course there is cow shit and gravel on bends along country roads so you need to be aware and try to anticipate what might be around a bend.
You are entering a bend, don't focus on the road 40 or 50 yards in front of you look ahead to where the road disappears around the bend out of your sight, keep looking around the bend and you will see the point that the bend starts to straighten out, slowly roll the throttle on through out the remainder of the bend you are now in control and the bike is under power being driven out of the bend.
If you feel you have overcooked it on a bend the worse thing you can do is panic and chop the throttle shut and/or hit the brakes, trust your bike and your ability (as long as you have decent tyres) I would say that 99 percent of the time you will make it around the bend, push down on the bars and slowly roll the throttle on powering out out of the bend and you will have a monster smile on your face and a new found love of your steed. Panic, brake and chop the throttle the bike will stand up and 99 percent chance you will come off, heading for some serious gravel rash and expensive repairs.
The GP boys go over and scratch knees, elbows and occasionally bars on the track, I know the Fazers are not GP bikes' but they will crank over much further than most riders ever push them, the reason most riders come off and I include myself in this is because they panic and that fear immobilizes you.
My advice would be enjoy your bike, experiment with riding techniques ie: employ a loose riding grip, relax you will feel less bumps and it is far less fatiguing.
Understand the principles of counter steering and have faith in your bike, a motorcycle moving at speed naturally wants to stand up and go in a straight line, the wheels want follow each other, let go of the bars and your bike will want to travel in a straight line, just watch the racers as they cross the line at 120mph plus waving their arms above their heads giving clenched fists to the crowds, straight line.
Ride within your comfort zone for a while, and, as you feel a little more confident push yourself a little, that is how you improve, otherwise your comfort zone is stationary.
I don't ride anywhere near as hard as I used to, I recognise that at my age I don't bounce so freely anymore.
The 600 Fazer is a great choice of bike, it truly is a great all rounder whether commuting, touring or scratching down county lanes, I am thinking about getting a Gen1 1,000cc, but my baby Fazer stays because its so versatile and I love it.
Especially as it a really, really fast SILVER one. :lol
Thanks Tommy, great info there, I'm definitely getting better and having more faith in the bike, only passed a week ago and learning every time I ride, great bike and great weather atm :) ride safe
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Hey a hold of Keith codes twist of the wrist 2. A lot of what Tommy has mentioned is in it but it's worth a read anyway (think there's a film of it as well if your a lazy fecker :lol ) might even be on YouTube
I agree with the above but one thing I would suggest is getting used to the feel of braking in a corner, don't go grabbing a handful of front brake but just as you start tipping into a corner gently apply the front brake, just enough so you can feel it start to lift the front (front brake will try to stand the bike up) keep the brake on and pull the bike down, when you reach the apex slowly release the brake at the same time adding power.
I know I'm going to take some flack for the above statement but I personally believe its important to feel how the bike reacts in certain situations and if you ever do feel you have far to much speed to make the turn you will hopefully understand how to counteract the force generated by your brakes so you can stop the bike running wide and make the turn before running out of road
All of the above is great advice, that I'm having to relearn as well. I had almost a year off the bike due to a knee injury and have pretty much lost my confidence. Last week I overcooked it into a left hander, froze, ran wide and blind into the oncoming lane. Thank fuck it was 4.15am and no-one was coming!
This is the best £325 I ever spent since passing my test three years ago:
[url]http://www.circuitbasedtraining.co.uk/courses/advanced-cornering-mallory-325[/url] ([url]http://www.circuitbasedtraining.co.uk/courses/advanced-cornering-mallory-325[/url])
Sean there taught me all of the above, including emergency braking at 60mph round a bend, giving me the confidence to know what to do should the worst happen.
I know I'm going to have to go again so will book sometime this summer.
Someone mentioned getting used to braking in a bend, I would suggest getting your braking done before the bend, a bike under braking stresses and loads it not stable, it upsets the dynamics and stability of the bike,
the loads shift from front wheel to back wheel and then back again making for instability . Plus the amount of rubber actually on the road when cranking over on a bend is minimal it's about the size of a credit card back and front not an ideal situation to be braking. If you really feel you overcooked it and its a sweeping bend and you have the time pick the bike up brake and lay it over again, don't brake once the bike is laid over it will tend to pick the bike back up causing you to run wide. If you can you would be better off relaxing into it look around the bend pick the moment the bend starts to straighten out and roll the throttle on all the way round the bend (I don't mean gun it, but keep the power slowly going on) the bikes geometry remains stable.
I know lots of guys have their own technique of riding but braking whilst in a bend will end in disaster, counter steer and lean your body into the bens as well as the bike, you body will act as an air brake and help you around the bend.
I have seen guys hooning along and get to a bend lean the bike over and then lean their body the opposite direction WTF is that about.
Ride safe and enjoy the freedom. Keep the greasy side down.
I suggested braking lightly on the way in so he would get a feel for how the bike responds to braking into a corner, if in the future he has to scrub off some speed where running wide isn't an option he will know what to expect.
I was on my x's RD125 years ago and got a puncture, didn't find out until I slowed down,luckily for a slow corner, was near a friends place so figured I could ride it there providing I kept my speed up, only problem with that theory was he lived at the end of a twisty back road. Every time I slowed the tyre would flaten and the front end would slide, bloody awful feeling to start but after a few corners I got my head around it and found with some opposite countersteer the tyre would grip. After this I found I could save front end slides, it became a reflex action, no panic, just pressure on the outside bar and hope the tyre grips sooner rather than later. Had some pant filling tankslappers once its gripped again.
([url]http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/1ff165c9fe7d384c59714538f5214fe3.jpg[/url]) I've done over 700 miles since I passed my mod 2 last week and I love the fazer, runs and rides beautifully, still learning though and trying to get my cornering better each ride, any tips?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk
The info written below is my opinion only and you can choose to take notice or ignore it, you makes you own decisions and therefore it is your responsibility.
IN MY OPINION:
The biggest mistake when cornering on a bike is panic, your coming into a long sweeping bend, you look down at you clock fuck 75mphI've overcooked it, you tighten up your whole body in a panic and grip the bars almost crushing them oval, you have now got no control of the bike at all, your shoulders are locked up in blind panic. Two things are likely to happen, you either run wide hoping you hit nothing (not likely at them speeds) or you hit the brakes, either course of action is going to end in tears.
Modern motorcycles and and modern tyres are not likely to let you down on bends, you can crank most motorcycle over much further than you can imagine or believe. Of course there is cow shit and gravel on bends along country roads so you need to be aware and try to anticipate what might be around a bend.
You are entering a bend, don't focus on the road 40 or 50 yards in front of you look ahead to where the road disappears around the bend out of your sight, keep looking around the bend and you will see the point that the bend starts to straighten out, slowly roll the throttle on through out the remainder of the bend you are now in control and the bike is under power being driven out of the bend.
If you feel you have overcooked it on a bend the worse thing you can do is panic and chop the throttle shut and/or hit the brakes, trust your bike and your ability (as long as you have decent tyres) I would say that 99 percent of the time you will make it around the bend, push down on the bars and slowly roll the throttle on powering out out of the bend and you will have a monster smile on your face and a new found love of your steed. Panic, brake and chop the throttle the bike will stand up and 99 percent chance you will come off, heading for some serious gravel rash and expensive repairs.
The GP boys go over and scratch knees, elbows and occasionally bars on the track, I know the Fazers are not GP bikes' but they will crank over much further than most riders ever push them, the reason most riders come off and I include myself in this is because they panic and that fear immobilizes you.
My advice would be enjoy your bike, experiment with riding techniques ie: employ a loose riding grip, relax you will feel less bumps and it is far less fatiguing.
Understand the principles of counter steering and have faith in your bike, a motorcycle moving at speed naturally wants to stand up and go in a straight line, the wheels want follow each other, let go of the bars and your bike will want to travel in a straight line, just watch the racers as they cross the line at 120mph plus waving their arms above their heads giving clenched fists to the crowds, straight line.
Ride within your comfort zone for a while, and, as you feel a little more confident push yourself a little, that is how you improve, otherwise your comfort zone is stationary.
I don't ride anywhere near as hard as I used to, I recognise that at my age I don't bounce so freely anymore.
The 600 Fazer is a great choice of bike, it truly is a great all rounder whether commuting, touring or scratching down county lanes, I am thinking about getting a Gen1 1,000cc, but my baby Fazer stays because its so versatile and I love it.
Especially as it a really, really fast SILVER one. :lol
Thanks Tommy, great info there, I'm definitely getting better and having more faith in the bike, only passed a week ago and learning every time I ride, great bike and great weather atm :) ride safe
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Hey a hold of Keith codes twist of the wrist 2. A lot of what Tommy has mentioned is in it but it's worth a read anyway (think there's a film of it as well if your a lazy fecker :lol ) might even be on YouTube
I agree with the above but one thing I would suggest is getting used to the feel of braking in a corner, don't go grabbing a handful of front brake but just as you start tipping into a corner gently apply the front brake, just enough so you can feel it start to lift the front (front brake will try to stand the bike up) keep the brake on and pull the bike down, when you reach the apex slowly release the brake at the same time adding power.
I know I'm going to take some flack for the above statement but I personally believe its important to feel how the bike reacts in certain situations and if you ever do feel you have far to much speed to make the turn you will hopefully understand how to counteract the force generated by your brakes so you can stop the bike running wide and make the turn before running out of road
All of the above is great advice, that I'm having to relearn as well. I had almost a year off the bike due to a knee injury and have pretty much lost my confidence. Last week I overcooked it into a left hander, froze, ran wide and blind into the oncoming lane. Thank fuck it was 4.15am and no-one was coming!
This is the best £325 I ever spent since passing my test three years ago:
[url]http://www.circuitbasedtraining.co.uk/courses/advanced-cornering-mallory-325[/url] ([url]http://www.circuitbasedtraining.co.uk/courses/advanced-cornering-mallory-325[/url])
Sean there taught me all of the above, including emergency braking at 60mph round a bend, giving me the confidence to know what to do should the worst happen.
I know I'm going to have to go again so will book sometime this summer.
Someone mentioned getting used to braking in a bend, I would suggest getting your braking done before the bend, a bike under braking stresses and loads it not stable, it upsets the dynamics and stability of the bike,
the loads shift from front wheel to back wheel and then back again making for instability . Plus the amount of rubber actually on the road when cranking over on a bend is minimal it's about the size of a credit card back and front not an ideal situation to be braking. If you really feel you overcooked it and its a sweeping bend and you have the time pick the bike up brake and lay it over again, don't brake once the bike is laid over it will tend to pick the bike back up causing you to run wide. If you can you would be better off relaxing into it look around the bend pick the moment the bend starts to straighten out and roll the throttle on all the way round the bend (I don't mean gun it, but keep the power slowly going on) the bikes geometry remains stable.
I know lots of guys have their own technique of riding but braking whilst in a bend will end in disaster, counter steer and lean your body into the bens as well as the bike, you body will act as an air brake and help you around the bend.
I have seen guys hooning along and get to a bend lean the bike over and then lean their body the opposite direction WTF is that about.
Ride safe and enjoy the freedom. Keep the greasy side down.
I suggested braking lightly on the way in so he would get a feel for how the bike responds to braking into a corner, if in the future he has to scrub off some speed where running wide isn't an option he will know what to expect.
I was on my x's RD125 years ago and got a puncture, didn't find out until I slowed down,luckily for a slow corner, was near a friends place so figured I could ride it there providing I kept my speed up, only problem with that theory was he lived at the end of a twisty back road. Every time I slowed the tyre would flaten and the front end would slide, bloody awful feeling to start but after a few corners I got my head around it and found with some opposite countersteer the tyre would grip. After this I found I could save front end slides, it became a reflex action, no panic, just pressure on the outside bar and hope the tyre grips sooner rather than later. Had some pant filling tankslappers once its gripped again.
And when I say braking in a bend at 60, I should've made it clearer that it's an emergency manoeuvre only!
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The info written below is my opinion only and you can choose to take notice or ignore it, you makes you own decisions and therefore it is your responsibility.
IN MY OPINION:
The biggest mistake when cornering on a bike is panic, your coming into a long sweeping bend, you look down at you clock fuck 75mphI've overcooked it, you tighten up your whole body in a panic and grip the bars almost crushing them oval, you have now got no control of the bike at all, your shoulders are locked up in blind panic. Two things are likely to happen, you either run wide hoping you hit nothing (not likely at them speeds) or you hit the brakes, either course of action is going to end in tears.
Modern motorcycles and and modern tyres are not likely to let you down on bends, you can crank most motorcycle over much further than you can imagine or believe. Of course there is cow shit and gravel on bends along country roads so you need to be aware and try to anticipate what might be around a bend.
You are entering a bend, don't focus on the road 40 or 50 yards in front of you look ahead to where the road disappears around the bend out of your sight, keep looking around the bend and you will see the point that the bend starts to straighten out, slowly roll the throttle on through out the remainder of the bend you are now in control and the bike is under power being driven out of the bend.
If you feel you have overcooked it on a bend the worse thing you can do is panic and chop the throttle shut and/or hit the brakes, trust your bike and your ability (as long as you have decent tyres) I would say that 99 percent of the time you will make it around the bend, push down on the bars and slowly roll the throttle on powering out out of the bend and you will have a monster smile on your face and a new found love of your steed. Panic, brake and chop the throttle the bike will stand up and 99 percent chance you will come off, heading for some serious gravel rash and expensive repairs.
The GP boys go over and scratch knees, elbows and occasionally bars on the track, I know the Fazers are not GP bikes' but they will crank over much further than most riders ever push them, the reason most riders come off and I include myself in this is because they panic and that fear immobilizes you.
My advice would be enjoy your bike, experiment with riding techniques ie: employ a loose riding grip, relax you will feel less bumps and it is far less fatiguing.
Understand the principles of counter steering and have faith in your bike, a motorcycle moving at speed naturally wants to stand up and go in a straight line, the wheels want follow each other, let go of the bars and your bike will want to travel in a straight line, just watch the racers as they cross the line at 120mph plus waving their arms above their heads giving clenched fists to the crowds, straight line.
Ride within your comfort zone for a while, and, as you feel a little more confident push yourself a little, that is how you improve, otherwise your comfort zone is stationary.
I don't ride anywhere near as hard as I used to, I recognise that at my age I don't bounce so freely anymore.
The 600 Fazer is a great choice of bike, it truly is a great all rounder whether commuting, touring or scratching down county lanes, I am thinking about getting a Gen1 1,000cc, but my baby Fazer stays because its so versatile and I love it.
Especially as it a really, really fast SILVER one. :lol
Thanks Tommy, great info there, I'm definitely getting better and having more faith in the bike, only passed a week ago and learning every time I ride, great bike and great weather atm :) ride safe
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Hey a hold of Keith codes twist of the wrist 2. A lot of what Tommy has mentioned is in it but it's worth a read anyway (think there's a film of it as well if your a lazy fecker :lol ) might even be on YouTube
I agree with the above but one thing I would suggest is getting used to the feel of braking in a corner, don't go grabbing a handful of front brake but just as you start tipping into a corner gently apply the front brake, just enough so you can feel it start to lift the front (front brake will try to stand the bike up) keep the brake on and pull the bike down, when you reach the apex slowly release the brake at the same time adding power.
I know I'm going to take some flack for the above statement but I personally believe its important to feel how the bike reacts in certain situations and if you ever do feel you have far to much speed to make the turn you will hopefully understand how to counteract the force generated by your brakes so you can stop the bike running wide and make the turn before running out of road
All of the above is great advice, that I'm having to relearn as well. I had almost a year off the bike due to a knee injury and have pretty much lost my confidence. Last week I overcooked it into a left hander, froze, ran wide and blind into the oncoming lane. Thank fuck it was 4.15am and no-one was coming!
This is the best £325 I ever spent since passing my test three years ago:
[url]http://www.circuitbasedtraining.co.uk/courses/advanced-cornering-mallory-325[/url] ([url]http://www.circuitbasedtraining.co.uk/courses/advanced-cornering-mallory-325[/url])
Sean there taught me all of the above, including emergency braking at 60mph round a bend, giving me the confidence to know what to do should the worst happen.
I know I'm going to have to go again so will book sometime this summer.
Someone mentioned getting used to braking in a bend, I would suggest getting your braking done before the bend, a bike under braking stresses and loads it not stable, it upsets the dynamics and stability of the bike,
the loads shift from front wheel to back wheel and then back again making for instability . Plus the amount of rubber actually on the road when cranking over on a bend is minimal it's about the size of a credit card back and front not an ideal situation to be braking. If you really feel you overcooked it and its a sweeping bend and you have the time pick the bike up brake and lay it over again, don't brake once the bike is laid over it will tend to pick the bike back up causing you to run wide. If you can you would be better off relaxing into it look around the bend pick the moment the bend starts to straighten out and roll the throttle on all the way round the bend (I don't mean gun it, but keep the power slowly going on) the bikes geometry remains stable.
I know lots of guys have their own technique of riding but braking whilst in a bend will end in disaster, counter steer and lean your body into the bens as well as the bike, you body will act as an air brake and help you around the bend.
I have seen guys hooning along and get to a bend lean the bike over and then lean their body the opposite direction WTF is that about.
Ride safe and enjoy the freedom. Keep the greasy side down.
I suggested braking lightly on the way in so he would get a feel for how the bike responds to braking into a corner, if in the future he has to scrub off some speed where running wide isn't an option he will know what to expect.
I was on my x's RD125 years ago and got a puncture, didn't find out until I slowed down,luckily for a slow corner, was near a friends place so figured I could ride it there providing I kept my speed up, only problem with that theory was he lived at the end of a twisty back road. Every time I slowed the tyre would flaten and the front end would slide, bloody awful feeling to start but after a few corners I got my head around it and found with some opposite countersteer the tyre would grip. After this I found I could save front end slides, it became a reflex action, no panic, just pressure on the outside bar and hope the tyre grips sooner rather than later. Had some pant filling tankslappers once its gripped again.
And when I say braking in a bend at 60, I should've made it clearer that it's an emergency manoeuvre only!
It it just me that finds it a little annoying when people quote a quote and a quote and a quote and it ends up masive
Sample quotewhich uses the insert quote button, yes it adds a quote box but id does not add the posters name and post date like this
Nice blast round the Helmsley TT and back, taking advantage of this gorgeous weather.
Is there a way to just select part of someone's post and have it as a quote, not just like thisQuoteSample quotewhich uses the insert quote button, yes it adds a quote box but id does not add the posters name and post date like thisNice blast round the Helmsley TT and back, taking advantage of this gorgeous weather.
The only way I have done it in the past is to use the quote button on the actual post and then delete all the extra gunph that is not needed
It it just me that finds it a little annoying when people quote a quote and a quote and a quote and it ends up masive
Rode it to Aintree and got a puncture about 5 miles to go. Called the aa which in joined a couple of weeks ago and they arrived in 20 mins
Plugged it and followed me to the track to make sure it was all fine. Great service really, never used a service like that before
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Double bubble screen fitted and some sexy anodised blue bolts :) Now for a lovely ride in the sun to see if it actually makes any difference. If nothing else it makes the bike look significantly sportier. Forgot to buy new trim for the screen though, whoops!Nice screen, I used to have one just like it :thumbup
I heard theres various forum/club discount codes floating around to get money off braided lines from somewhere, anyone know more about this?Think it was HEL brake lines, I looked into it ages ago but never went through with it in the end but might go back to it in the near future.
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Double bubble screen fitted and some sexy anodised blue bolts :) Now for a lovely ride in the sun to see if it actually makes any difference. If nothing else it makes the bike look significantly sportier. Forgot to buy new trim for the screen though, whoops!
Next on my list of mods:
- fender extender
- rear hugger
- more modern looking indicators rather than the horrible chunky originals
-braided brake pipes (more anodised blue of course :V )
speaking of which, I heard theres various forum/club discount codes floating around to get money off braided lines from somewhere, anyone know more about this?
Where did you get the double bubble mate?
Where did you get the double bubble mate?
Keep up Matt, read the posts earlier :pokefun
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Forgot to say earlier when I looked at your pic, aren't those rubber bootstamp for the mirrors meant to be underneath the end part to stop them flapping about?
Forgot to say earlier when I looked at your pic, aren't those rubber bootstamp for the mirrors meant to be underneath the end part to stop them flapping about?Yeah probably! But theyre old and dont fit and keep popping out! What Id like to do is get some folding mirrors for extra tight inner-London filtering ability! Someone told me the mirrors from the R1 might fit it, if I can find a pair might be worth a try.
Someone told me the mirrors from the R1 might fit it, if I can find a pair might be worth a try.Heard that too but the other thing is they are wider so might not suit your needs :(
Day off work so had a blast to the coast with the wife.Looks good :)
Bag of chips in Whitby then an ice cream stop at Saltburn on the way back.
Day off work so had a blast to the coast with the wife.Looks good :)
Bag of chips in Whitby then an ice cream stop at Saltburn on the way back.
Pity you couldn't park properly :pokefun
Washed and polished the Fazer .
haha I managed to park exactly where I was aiming for ;):lol
New tyres going on again tomorrow. Still a couple of thousand left in these ones, so will keep them, but a BIG trip coming up, so want fresh ones on there. Less than two weeks to go, can't wait! :)Hope it's back up here as you've stolen that strange thing that was in the sky last week up here! :pokefun
New tyres going on again tomorrow. Still a couple of thousand left in these ones, so will keep them, but a BIG trip coming up, so want fresh ones on there. Less than two weeks to go, can't wait! :)Hope it's back up here as you've stolen that strange thing that was in the sky last week up here! :pokefun
New tyres going on again tomorrow. Still a couple of thousand left in these ones, so will keep them, but a BIG trip coming up, so want fresh ones on there. Less than two weeks to go, can't wait! :)Hope it's back up here as you've stolen that strange thing that was in the sky last week up here! :pokefun
No, no, we didn't steal it, we let you borrow it for a while ;)
If you're really nice, maybe Red Ceri will let you borrow it for a little while longer when he comes up next week...say please! :lol
Off to Europe :) First proper tour over there for me. Battle of the Bulge area and museums with a small group to start with, then off down to the Alps and wherever our fancy takes us. 24 days of it :D .
Looks good :)
Pity you couldn't park properly :pokefun
Yeah but it is an FZ6 and really should not be in a motorcycle parking bay, so really he parked correctly :rollin :rollin :rollin
lol
Looks good :)
Pity you couldn't park properly :pokefun
Yeah but it is an FZ6 and really should not be in a motorcycle parking bay, so really he parked correctly :rollin :rollin :rollin
:2fingers :rollin
Couldn't go anywhere, still nursing a concussion headache, black eye and bruising after last weekends low speed tumble. :'( :'( :'(
FFS all my tumbles bar one have been under 30Mph or someone hitting me when stopped.
The only high speed one (70mph) one I ever had, I got up and walked away without even a foccing bruise.
Couldn't go anywhere, still nursing a concussion headache, black eye and bruising after last weekends low speed tumble. :'( :'( :'(
FFS all my tumbles bar one have been under 30Mph or someone hitting me when stopped.
The only high speed one (70mph) one I ever had, I got up and walked away without even a foccing bruise.
Sorry to hear about your off Unfazed
Do you know this guy by any chance?
Couldn't go anywhere, still nursing a concussion headache, black eye and bruising after last weekends low speed tumble. :'( :'( :'(
FFS all my tumbles bar one have been under 30Mph or someone hitting me when stopped.
The only high speed one (70mph) one I ever had, I got up and walked away without even a foccing bruise.
Sorry to hear about your off Unfazed
Do you know this guy by any chance?
Noggy he will be your friend in the next few months if he isn't already, you get a 15 min kip with one of his episodes.
I found out I can't change the oil filter as easily as it's meant to be. Didn't realise the exhaust pipes were after market jobs when I bought it..... no gap for hand to go in nor filter to come out :'(Are you sure that its the pipes that are the issue and not the filter that is bigger than an OEM yam one -- is it an OEM yam filter
I found out I can't change the oil filter as easily as it's meant to be. Didn't realise the exhaust pipes were after market jobs when I bought it..... no gap for hand to go in nor filter to come out :'(Are you sure that its the pipes that are the issue and not the filter that is bigger than an OEM yam one -- is it an OEM yam filter
Didn't know you'd had an off Pat, hope you're ok, not much damage to bike?
I seem to specialise in low speed offs these days, but could be considered a good thing on balance :\ Try hedges, they're generally quite forgiving ;)
I brought it todayWhere did you bring it to? :lol
I never made it to the event Colin, but I did get out on the bike (with SWMBO :rolleyes)
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esetest, of to gods country enjoy.Had a great time. Taylor ,
No wonder I didn't see you in Chedder Gorge yesterday.Did you stop at the Waterfall cafe , usually quite a few bikers there .I have been wanting to head up to Wales for a while , it's hard to find the time and persuade the wife to let me go .
Yesterday, rode it over 300kms in the pissing rain from Charleville-Meziere to Lyon. Today, will ride it over 300kms in the pissing rain from Lyon to Nice. It's a dog's life :\
Yesterday, rode it over 300kms in the pissing rain from Charleville-Meziere to Lyon. Today, will ride it over 300kms in the pissing rain from Lyon to Nice. It's a dog's life :\
Did the Route Napoleon today, and largely dry weather and roads - things are looking up! :)
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And there was me thinking Wales had great roads!
Replaced the indicator / neutral lights bulbs (well when I say bulbs I mean barely glowing candles) with nice bright green LEDs. Such an improvement in daylight, the indicators actually stand out now. <£3:00 as well!Green ! ?
Cheers
Markie
Replaced the indicator / neutral lights bulbs (well when I say bulbs I mean barely glowing candles) with nice bright green LEDs. Such an improvement in daylight, the indicators actually stand out now. <£3:00 as well!Green ! ?
Cheers
Markie
Changed the spark plugs for iridium ones... Top tip! Take the fat bit off the top BEFORE you drop one into the hole and the tool can't then lift it back out :lolWill need to remember this :)
Got a little carried away with the grinder.......Had to look at the pictures at least 3 times before I realised what was missing! :lol
Took it in for its MOT, failed on headset bearings, £170 to replace :(
Just out of shear curiosity, where are you going to sit? :oops :lolIt's the Dougie Lampkin trial replica....
3 pics see above ^^^^^:thumbup looks good
Focin hell, bloody tight arse Scott starting on me now.Dam tootin as it heats your whole body up and not just a wee part :rollin :rollin
Only bloke I know who wets the bed to save money on filling his hot water bottle up.....
I have never balanced carbatooters either, :lol but I do check the balance of the carburettors when doing the major services.I had mine done when I first brought it 15 years ago (probably didn't need doing ) and have never touched them since BUT the bike has only done 19k, BUT that is 19k of "Sunday" type riding. I wonder if commuting in crappy traffic has something to do with needing to do them more often.
I have never balanced carbatooters either, :lol but I do check the balance of the carburettors when doing the major services.I had mine done when I first brought it 15 years ago (probably didn't need doing ) and have never touched them since BUT the bike has only done 19k, BUT that is 19k of "Sunday" type riding. I wonder if commuting in crappy traffic has something to do with needing to do them more often.
So what tuning Aids/Brands do you guys recommend and what prices would I expect to have to pay?
you are all philistines
Not overly struck on that. I'd rather a husqvarna nuda or a ktm superduke. Plus ,Spoked wheels are an invention of the devil and only deserving of cafe racers and supermotos.
Fitted a mode button on rh handlebar to change view mode multi guage on my fazer 1000
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Went for a little celebration ride in the sunshine but after the 5th vehicle pulled out in front of me, had to stop and take a photo to see if I was invisible. :rolleyes
Went for a little celebration ride in the sunshine but after the 5th vehicle pulled out in front of me, had to stop and take a photo to see if I was invisible. :rolleyes
Today I fitted my akrapovic copy. Only ordered it last Sunday and arrived from Hong Kong today. Cook about van hour to fit and sounds bloody lovelyWhere did you order the pipe from mate, have you got a link?
Don't know why it came out so big :\Went for a little celebration ride in the sunshine but after the 5th vehicle pulled out in front of me, had to stop and take a photo to see if I was invisible. :rolleyes
D'you know, I think you are invisible! Oh wait...maybe you're just stood behind the big yellow bike :lol
:lol This explains itWent for a little celebration ride in the sunshine but after the 5th vehicle pulled out in front of me, had to stop and take a photo to see if I was invisible. :rolleyes
I dont see any bike
Swapped the bars out for some 758's. Got a local engineering company to tap the ends to accept the original bar end weights.
Feels a lot better, something I always noticed after riding my DRZ and that MT10.
Still toying with the idea to raise them an inch or not.
Swapped the bars out for some 758's. Got a local engineering company to tap the ends to accept the original bar end weights.
Feels a lot better, something I always noticed after riding my DRZ and that MT10.
Still toying with the idea to raise them an inch or not.
Looks very good, how do you find the width.
I am considering doing to same, but will probably shorten them to the same width as the originals.
Loosely fitted theseBloody hell Joe, more shiney bits? :pokefun
Loosely fitted theseBloody hell Joe, more shiney bits? :pokefun
Looks good all the same, have you got much more to do to get it on the road?
Took the carbs off, blew out all the jets and cleaned the float bowls, then fitted the replacement ignition coils from Gheeks.
Then, just before firing it up, thought I'd take the blanking plug out of the lower spout in the exhaust can.
Bikes running superbly now and sounds a treat.
washed it and noticed the washer that should be behind the front sprocket not behind the front sprocket but under the casing where i keep the gunk :lol and upon further inspection ,sure enough my nut had gone walkabout :'( i thought it was only the 600's that threw off there nuts :rolleyes so she will be stayin put untill the new one arrives,,ill have to make do with the apprillia :D
Went back later and retrieved the chain, it's fucked mate, not repairing that. You can quite clearly see the crank and conrod. Most of the chunks were resting on the frame and the smaller bits inside the sprocket cover. Think the oil coming out prevented anything entering the crank.
Going to take it off the road and source an engine or complete donor bike. Shit happens mate.
was at the bottom of my road giving it a handful in 2nd over a lump in the road. Chain snapped and holed the crankcase. My own fault, just one of those things.
Foc.....yep, your right there dazza, every now and again shit happens :\ .........just out of curiosity how old was the chain ?Hello Paul, yes, got to take it on the chin haven't I. Can't really say that I'm that gutted, Had nearly 5 years of reasonably trouble free biking from her and Like you say, less than a month now and I will have my new bike. :) This will give me a little project to tinker with.
on the bright side......not long now till the new bike arrives :thumbup
another answer to your problem, how are you with the spanners, how about buying just the engine cases off ebay/breakers and swapping over yourself ?
The yellow phoenix is starting to rise :)
Bet she's got a hairy muff :eekHow the FOC do you tell that it is a female wookie
Bet she's got a hairy muff :eekHow the FOC do you tell that it is a female wookie
As a Fazer owner you should be a Star Trek character :)
Just returned from a week in France with the lads, some great roads, the Fazer never missed a beat. Roll on next year.
Just returned from a week in France with the lads, some great roads, the Fazer never missed a beat. Roll on next year.
Did you expect it to :eek :lol Great place indeed :thumbup
Bet she's got a hairy muff :eekHow the FOC do you tell that it is a female wookie
Nice work dazza :thumbup and a quick turnaround......
so.....what you like at fixing a broken government, could do with a quick turnaround on that aswell :(
Jesus jumped up Christ in a sidecar! Do we have to have politics in here as well?! :'(
Jesus jumped up Christ in a sidecar! Do we have to have politics in here as well?! :'(
I apologise, :o
Took the thou to poole bike night, good turn out but the fishes and chippies not at their best :(.....good tuesday evening ride though :)
Pack it in Hedgetrimmer.... they'll all come up here if you keep showing how great it is!
Fazersharp
Flea bay, look for:
Permatex 22058
I find the permatex products good but expensive.
Fazersharp
Flea bay, look for:
Permatex 22058
I find the permatex products good but expensive.
Thanks for that - looks like £11.50 I already have some this [url]http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/servisol-multi-purpose-silicone-grease-50g-tube-re90x[/url] ([url]http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/servisol-multi-purpose-silicone-grease-50g-tube-re90x[/url]) wonder it it does the same.
I dont get how it can be an insulator and a conductor at the same time it says
Prevents voltage leakage around any electrical connection. But yet will allow voltage to pass if used as a protective against corrosion. I think I used to whack Vaseline around my battery connectors on my old cars.
Pack it in Hedgetrimmer.... they'll all come up here if you keep showing how great it is!
:lol
Nah, they'll never get free of all those southern traffic jams ;)
Fazersharp
Flea bay, look for:
Permatex 22058
I find the permatex products good but expensive.
Thanks for that - looks like £11.50 I already have some this [url]http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/servisol-multi-purpose-silicone-grease-50g-tube-re90x[/url] ([url]http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/servisol-multi-purpose-silicone-grease-50g-tube-re90x[/url]) wonder it it does the same.
I dont get how it can be an insulator and a conductor at the same time it says
Prevents voltage leakage around any electrical connection. But yet will allow voltage to pass if used as a protective against corrosion. I think I used to whack Vaseline around my battery connectors on my old cars.
It doesn't conduct, it insulates, but high Voltages will not break it down, which is why it is suitable for spark plug leads. If you put it on connectors pushing the connectors together displaces it and the connectors make contact but the grease stays around them protecting them from corrosion.
Vaseline on the battery poles was to prevent corrosion due to battery acid vapours
You make me so jealous !!!!!!!
I lived in Durham for the first 25 years of my life, the for another 12 years later in life, and now I can't wait to get back there.
You're talking about all the roads and places I grew up with and when I wax lyrical about the north, to folk down south, they all tell me it's the rose tinted glasses of youth - glad to see its not - and its still as foccing brilliant up as there as my memory says it was. I knew there was something to look forward to in life.
My top box lock broke yesterday ( Stelvio, ofenpass, foscagno, Garcia, tonale, Mendola), so went to heingericke in Bolzano and bought a new one and fitted it. Also repair my USB charging port.
Good fix Unfazed. :thumbup
IIRC someone else had concluded the only way to get at a troublesome sidestand switch was to take the engine out!
I avoid using silicone greases on switches. It's OK on connectors which are forced together and displace the grease, but switches operate at much lower contact pressures.
If there is any arcing it can cause the grease to overheat: with carbon based compounds you get soot and CO2 which won't stop conduction, with silicone the products of overheating can include silica which will stop the contacts touching.
My top box lock broke yesterday ( Stelvio, ofenpass, foscagno, Garcia, tonale, Mendola), so went to heingericke in Bolzano and bought a new one and fitted it. Also repair my USB charging port.
Hopefully, lots of lovely pics (but not of top box locks and USB charging ports :lol ) when you get home?
SOLD IT :) to we buy any bike
but then hammered it up the M6 back to Carlisle as time was getting on.
Pics from today.
River Tees:
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A pretty little spot:
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Ribblehead viaduct:
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Pen-y-Ghent nicely lit:
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Not so with Ingleborough:
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This viaduct just outside Hawes on the way to Garsdale:
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No law on how fast you get to 70mph :lol
breakfast at loomies :-)
Yes Tommy, red 600s will do double that and red 1000s well over double it, On tracks obviously :eek , but you need balls and of course a red bike :pokefun :lol Is yours still in that silver primer, to afraid to paint it red :whipBalls! Balls! What do you mean I need balls I already have 3 of them well we are a funny old lot in Hampshire, make for un-even balance though, I'm better on left handers
Yes Tommy, red 600s will do double that and red 1000s well over double it, On tracks obviously :eek , but you need balls and of course a red bike :pokefun :lol Is yours still in that silver primer, to afraid to paint it red :whipBalls! Balls! What do you mean I need balls I already have 3 of them well we are a funny old lot in Hampshire, make for un-even balance though, I'm better on left handers
SOLD IT :) to we buy any bike
What yer riding to the Ogri?
Not today but 2 weeks in the Italian Alps: After bigger trips in the last 2 summers, went for something a bit simpler this time:
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOApAFy2uslPq8LrM4D6NujD19LRLzZBSHLcPR-tUpWB0rFHE2kXk9T-BrU3K2iGw?key=XzFlbTdieWVOUk9yd3Z0cHR2Y1o5a3VfSVNmVzdn (https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOApAFy2uslPq8LrM4D6NujD19LRLzZBSHLcPR-tUpWB0rFHE2kXk9T-BrU3K2iGw?key=XzFlbTdieWVOUk9yd3Z0cHR2Y1o5a3VfSVNmVzdn)
My Fazer is now at 40000 miles, but still did 900 miles in one day, when I did Austria back to Bristol.
Not today but 2 weeks in the Italian Alps: After bigger trips in the last 2 summers, went for something a bit simpler this time:
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOApAFy2uslPq8LrM4D6NujD19LRLzZBSHLcPR-tUpWB0rFHE2kXk9T-BrU3K2iGw?key=XzFlbTdieWVOUk9yd3Z0cHR2Y1o5a3VfSVNmVzdn (https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOApAFy2uslPq8LrM4D6NujD19LRLzZBSHLcPR-tUpWB0rFHE2kXk9T-BrU3K2iGw?key=XzFlbTdieWVOUk9yd3Z0cHR2Y1o5a3VfSVNmVzdn)
My Fazer is now at 40000 miles, but still did 900 miles in one day, when I did Austria back to Bristol.
Looks like you had a good trip, nice photos, thanks for posting. Hope you had better weather than midden and me!
I'm still thinking about doing another one next month, and have just booked the bike in to have some bits done so it'll be ready, but not certain of going yet. Mine is also approaching 40k miles, but I wouldn't have a moment's hesitation in riding the thing around the world if it came to it. 40k is nothing on these if they're looked after, as you know of course.
You also beat our one day return trip of about 750 miles from Austria to Gravesend, good going!
You must be confident your buyer won't pop on and read this.
JUDGE RINDER!!!!! ;)
that's it.. its gone.. :'(Turn the laptop up the right way Robbie, FFS :nana
we buy any bike have it now ... ok they ripped me off & knocked me down from £850 quoted to £650 cash but if anyone is buying a silver Fazer 600 look out for LY02NUB!!! & PM me before you buy it!!
(don't know why picture upside down on here it right way on laptop!)
Did not notice any in this one, but have got the odd one in on other helmets, never sure how they got in though :rolleyes
I normally close the vents when riding in the late evenings or night to stop flies gettin stuck in the vents and smelling like fish after a few days :eek
Balanced the carbs on the mighty thou.......only took 2 days :o
gave the mighty thou a service the other evening and noticed it was a little bit lumpy on tick over, not balanced the carbs for a while so out with the gauges and sure enough no 2 is way out...bit surprised at that so I connected each gauge in turn to no1 cylinder and adjusted them to all read the same, not a lot in it just a tweek here and there, no 2 still as photo.after a fair bit of adjusting I finally got them right.........but the bloody thing wouldn't tick over, idle adjustment screw has always been a bit vague, gettin late so left it at that...in bits, and playing on my mind
Up early this morning with all day to sort it out, that reading on no2 was bothering me and started to think I had a dodgy plug, not replaced them since I bought it 3 years ago, approx 12000 miles, so bought a new set....no change.......
Check the gauges again ....out and sticking :rolleyes ......theres a screw valve on each of the vacuum hoses on the gauges that restrictes the flow and keeps the needle stable.loosed all four off so the needles were just flickering, just so I know they are not sticking...
Re-balanced the carbs, set the idle and BINGO...running nice and smooth.cracking the throttle open to the stop from idle and I get an instant responce,happy with that
reds top tip of the day..........check you equipment, twice ;)
Balanced the carbs on the mighty thou.......only took 2 days :o
gave the mighty thou a service the other evening and noticed it was a little bit lumpy on tick over, not balanced the carbs for a while so out with the gauges and sure enough no 2 is way out...bit surprised at that so I connected each gauge in turn to no1 cylinder and adjusted them to all read the same, not a lot in it just a tweek here and there, no 2 still as photo.after a fair bit of adjusting I finally got them right.........but the bloody thing wouldn't tick over, idle adjustment screw has always been a bit vague, gettin late so left it at that...in bits, and playing on my mind
Up early this morning with all day to sort it out, that reading on no2 was bothering me and started to think I had a dodgy plug, not replaced them since I bought it 3 years ago, approx 12000 miles, so bought a new set....no change.......
Check the gauges again ....out and sticking :rolleyes ......theres a screw valve on each of the vacuum hoses on the gauges that restrictes the flow and keeps the needle stable.loosed all four off so the needles were just flickering, just so I know they are not sticking...
Re-balanced the carbs, set the idle and BINGO...running nice and smooth.cracking the throttle open to the stop from idle and I get an instant responce,happy with that
reds top tip of the day..........check you equipment, twice ;)
Hi Red,
Just ordered a set of gauges exactly the same as those in your photo on your 1K. I was looking at the linear type that CarbTune sell but most places were close to 100 quid for a 4 pot set, and, a couple of sellers on FleaBay were advertising them bad boys for 130-140. I picked up the 4 pot dial set for 35 quid on Flea bay, they are identical to yours right down to the 4 little white valves that go inline in the rubber pipes.
It might be a case of 'Got all the gear but no fucking idea' watch this space and listen out for the screams. :'( :'(
Went for a blast down to Portland and Lulworth Cove. Bleedin nice day too.
Went for a blast down to Portland and Lulworth Cove. Bleedin nice day too.
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNmdn5RhvTBOMi0xGU9uPTLI_wHuroAPt_k7vis1OPoDlA88pMEWS7wsWpMv7V3Uw?key=anFDQzlac0ZOYkpKOGt3R1FtRDRmYmxvWjdVOE1R (https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNmdn5RhvTBOMi0xGU9uPTLI_wHuroAPt_k7vis1OPoDlA88pMEWS7wsWpMv7V3Uw?key=anFDQzlac0ZOYkpKOGt3R1FtRDRmYmxvWjdVOE1R)
Wot......no piccies :useless
Balanced the carbs on the mighty thou.......only took 2 days :o
gave the mighty thou a service the other evening and noticed it was a little bit lumpy on tick over, not balanced the carbs for a while so out with the gauges and sure enough no 2 is way out...bit surprised at that so I connected each gauge in turn to no1 cylinder and adjusted them to all read the same, not a lot in it just a tweek here and there, no 2 still as photo.after a fair bit of adjusting I finally got them right.........but the bloody thing wouldn't tick over, idle adjustment screw has always been a bit vague, gettin late so left it at that...in bits, and playing on my mind
Up early this morning with all day to sort it out, that reading on no2 was bothering me and started to think I had a dodgy plug, not replaced them since I bought it 3 years ago, approx 12000 miles, so bought a new set....no change.......
Check the gauges again ....out and sticking :rolleyes ......theres a screw valve on each of the vacuum hoses on the gauges that restrictes the flow and keeps the needle stable.loosed all four off so the needles were just flickering, just so I know they are not sticking...
Re-balanced the carbs, set the idle and BINGO...running nice and smooth.cracking the throttle open to the stop from idle and I get an instant responce,happy with that
reds top tip of the day..........check you equipment, twice ;)
Hi Red,
Just ordered a set of gauges exactly the same as those in your photo on your 1K. I was looking at the linear type that CarbTune sell but most places were close to 100 quid for a 4 pot set, and, a couple of sellers on FleaBay were advertising them bad boys for 130-140. I picked up the 4 pot dial set for 35 quid on Flea bay, they are identical to yours right down to the 4 little white valves that go inline in the rubber pipes.
It might be a case of 'Got all the gear but no fucking idea' watch this space and listen out for the screams. :'( :'(
hi tommy...the gauges are a good buy, had mine for a few years now, price on the box £65.....as my last post, make sure you calibrate them before you start, small silver screw on face if they need adjusting.....lets us know how you get on, pm me if you have any trouble, you can rely on me to take the pass....oooops, I mean help a fellow foccer out.
Balanced the carbs on the mighty thou.......only took 2 days :o
gave the mighty thou a service the other evening and noticed it was a little bit lumpy on tick over, not balanced the carbs for a while so out with the gauges and sure enough no 2 is way out...bit surprised at that so I connected each gauge in turn to no1 cylinder and adjusted them to all read the same, not a lot in it just a tweek here and there, no 2 still as photo.after a fair bit of adjusting I finally got them right.........but the bloody thing wouldn't tick over, idle adjustment screw has always been a bit vague, gettin late so left it at that...in bits, and playing on my mind
Up early this morning with all day to sort it out, that reading on no2 was bothering me and started to think I had a dodgy plug, not replaced them since I bought it 3 years ago, approx 12000 miles, so bought a new set....no change.......
Check the gauges again ....out and sticking :rolleyes ......theres a screw valve on each of the vacuum hoses on the gauges that restrictes the flow and keeps the needle stable.loosed all four off so the needles were just flickering, just so I know they are not sticking...
Re-balanced the carbs, set the idle and BINGO...running nice and smooth.cracking the throttle open to the stop from idle and I get an instant responce,happy with that
reds top tip of the day..........check you equipment, twice ;)
Hi Red,
Just ordered a set of gauges exactly the same as those in your photo on your 1K. I was looking at the linear type that CarbTune sell but most places were close to 100 quid for a 4 pot set, and, a couple of sellers on FleaBay were advertising them bad boys for 130-140. I picked up the 4 pot dial set for 35 quid on Flea bay, they are identical to yours right down to the 4 little white valves that go inline in the rubber pipes.
It might be a case of 'Got all the gear but no fucking idea' watch this space and listen out for the screams. :'( :'(
hi tommy...the gauges are a good buy, had mine for a few years now, price on the box £65.....as my last post, make sure you calibrate them before you start, small silver screw on face if they need adjusting.....lets us know how you get on, pm me if you have any trouble, you can rely on me to take the pass....oooops, I mean help a fellow foccer out.
I have a set of those for a dozen years or more, the only weakness (or maybe it's been improved) is the quality of hose supplied: it perished and cracked very quickly. Easily replaced with better hose though (oh and if the damping valves break or you lose one, the same thing can be bought from aquarium suppliers for the aeration pumps) - don't ask me how I know (bloody house moving)....
I have a set like that - the valves are to dampen any pulses out so the needles are more accurate.
I've got a Hagon shock on my FJ1200 and it really transformed the handling (although the original shock had 50k miles on it when I changed it).
Have you thought about Kebab 19's R6 shock conversion for the Fazer - Google reports from members I think and cheaper than either of the shocks you've priced.
I've got a Hagon shock on my FJ1200 and it really transformed the handling (although the original shock had 50k miles on it when I changed it).
Have you thought about Kebab 19's R6 shock conversion for the Fazer - Google reports from members I think and cheaper than either of the shocks you've priced.
I have thought about the R6 conversion but I understand that a lot of the R6 shocks that are advertised on FleaBay are not correct for the application (something to do with the rebound adjusters whether they are separate or piggyback adjusters)
I am led to believe that the piggyback adjuster shock is the correct one but they are becoming as rare as rocking horse shit.
The other thing that influences my decisions about the Niton or Hagon is that I am a lazy bastard with very limited spanner skill, knowledge, patience and I know nothing about dog bones, spacers or shims, in fact I don't even like dogs, fucking things jumping up at you with their claws down your new leathers, you turn and walk away from them and step in a pile of dog shit, hang on I don't think I took my medication this morning. Better go and take it now.
:lol :finger :wall :wall :smash
Fixed the bastard dodgy plug and socket under the tank that caused me to breakdown at work yesterday :( had broken down once before a few weeks ago (no ignition lights everything dead) but tweaked all plugs and sockets near battery and it all came back on, cleaned em all in switch cleaner and thought job was a good un, (until last night) if you have a older bike, mine is 2002 gen 1 Fazer 1000, it might be as well to do a bit of preventive maintenance under the tank :)
Carried out the dashboard LED mod that I have seen somewhere amongst the vastness of this site, turned out rather splendid I think?
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Carried out the dashboard LED mod that I have seen somewhere amongst the vastness of this site, turned out rather splendid I think?
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Ah ha, that's where you are wrong, my bike is in fact blue!
Ah ha, that's where you are wrong, my bike is in fact blue!
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Ah....I see....you wanted the fastest colour.
You would be correct in your statement
You would be correct in your statement
Soooooooooo, black instrument lamps it is then. They are shit at night though :lol
You would be correct in your statement
Soooooooooo, black instrument lamps it is then. They are shit at night though :lol
I love the black lamps cos they make no drain on the battery what-so-ever.
:rollin :lol
Avoid the headlamp bulbs though, cos, you can not tell if they are dipped or not, bloody dangerous, you could dazzle oncoming traffic and not even realise.
I LOVE YOU FROSTIES XXX :eek
I went into a pub in Winchester with Terry a mate of mine and he asked what I wanted to drink and while I was umming are arring he said I have a pint of Stowford Press please landlord, when it was put on the counter he took an almighty swig and smacked his lips and said to the landlord I really should not be drinking this with what I've got, the Landlord looked at him with sympathy and said why what have you got? Terry said about £1-40. I fucking near fell over laughing. :rollin :rollin :rollin
Haha! £1.40,,,, thoughs were the days
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Found this on my rear tyre after I got back from coast this afternoon. :eek ,Seems a strange direction for a tyre to get cut, you would expect it to be in direction of rotation.
That's what I thought, trouble is when you look at the tyre really close up it looks like a split not a cut, as if the tyre has got a manufacturing fault.Found this on my rear tyre after I got back from coast this afternoon. :eek ,Seems a strange direction for a tyre to get cut, you would expect it to be in direction of rotation.
???????
That's what I thought, trouble is when you look at the tyre really close up it looks like a split not a cut, as if the tyre has got a manufacturing fault.Found this on my rear tyre after I got back from coast this afternoon. :eek ,Seems a strange direction for a tyre to get cut, you would expect it to be in direction of rotation.
???????
Its a Contimotion and found on the web there was a recall a couple of years ago for Contiattacks but only a certain size, not my size tyre. When I get it replaced on Saturday morning I am going to keep the old tyre and send some photos to Continental, see what they say.
That's what I thought, trouble is when you look at the tyre really close up it looks like a split not a cut, as if the tyre has got a manufacturing fault.
Its a Contimotion and found on the web there was a recall a couple of years ago for Contiattacks but only a certain size, not my size tyre. When I get it replaced on Saturday morning I am going to keep the old tyre and send some photos to Continental, see what they say.
That's what I thought, trouble is when you look at the tyre really close up it looks like a split not a cut, as if the tyre has got a manufacturing fault.Found this on my rear tyre after I got back from coast this afternoon. :eek ,Seems a strange direction for a tyre to get cut, you would expect it to be in direction of rotation.
???????
Its a Contimotion and found on the web there was a recall a couple of years ago for Contiattacks but only a certain size, not my size tyre. When I get it replaced on Saturday morning I am going to keep the old tyre and send some photos to Continental, see what they say.
What tyre are you going to replace it with ? not another Continental would be my guess.
Lots of good tyres out there and equally as many opinions as to which are the best.
I found a tyre that I am happy with and stick to what I know, I ride on Bridgstone Battlax, some say they are not so good in the wet (I sound like Mr Clarkson) all I know is 'Leave the bike in the shed when its raining'
Fitter was a local tyre shop for cars and bikes but guy has gone out of business earlier this year, coincidence maybe :) .That's what I thought, trouble is when you look at the tyre really close up it looks like a split not a cut, as if the tyre has got a manufacturing fault.
Its a Contimotion and found on the web there was a recall a couple of years ago for Contiattacks but only a certain size, not my size tyre. When I get it replaced on Saturday morning I am going to keep the old tyre and send some photos to Continental, see what they say.
Check how old the tyre is (see https://www.kwik-fit.com/tyres/information/tyre-age (https://www.kwik-fit.com/tyres/information/tyre-age) ) and when you had it fitted. It might have been old when it was "new" on the bike. If so, you should have words with the fitter...
not today but yesterday....fitted new chain and sprockets to the mighty thou.....now super ;) smooooooooooth :thumbup
On a really fast red Fazer :thumbup :lol
Yep its just for show never goes over 30 :lol
That was when he went off road to allow the really really slow silver and slow blue ones to keep up :pokefun
well yesterday got it out of the shop had new c+s fitted and new dunlop roadsmart 3 tyres fitted , out on it this morning as it was nice and dry ,,barely tipped it into a bend at the local shopping centre and out from under me she went :'( :'( :'( slid for 20 feet or so and hit the biggest step around ,was only doing about 30 mph to my horror the forks got fucked up , luckily ive had the originals in storage with UNFAZED so hopefully the lower yoke isnt damaged " other than the nubbin broke off"and it will be straight forward swap ,the rest is pretty much cosmetic ,but still im feckin kicking myself over it ,,frame sliders did a great job AGAIN :lol ,,the right fork actually came back far enough to put a small ding in the frame believe it or not , should only be a problem if im ever selling it and that aint happening anytime soon,youd be suprised how much damage can happen with a low speed spill,,
beware on new tyres guys :thumbup
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hes definitly getting off i reckonYou might be right :rolleyes I will leave it a couple of days and then post another picture, and , when you view that picture and the one already posted you will know the answer.
Right again :thumbup
I'm thinking about doing the walk along the top soon. Lord knows how they maintain the path along the screes, but might do that too.
awesome pics dude , u sure know your way round a camera :thumbup
awesome pics dude , u sure know your way round a camera :thumbup
Don't be fooled Downey, that Hedgetrimmer gets them pics off Google images, silly old bugger can't even get his leg over a bike saddle let alone anything else :eek
awesome pics dude , u sure know your way round a camera :thumbup
Don't be fooled Downey, that Hedgetrimmer gets them pics off Google images, silly old bugger can't even get his leg over a bike saddle let alone anything else :eek
In fact, I am just a figment of the internet's imagination, and don't actually exist in physical form ;)
MOT time today.Passed ok,but was told as I have a dual seat but no rear footrests due to the high level link pipe I had made,they should have issued an advisory.Apparently if you have a dual seat or a strap across the middle of the saddle you must have rear footpegs.Learn something new every day.
Got that sorted
Gave it a thorough wash and polish, trimmed the pubes, clipped toe nails, ready for the off tomorrow. I've booked a couple of Boys in Scotland :)
Got that sorted
Gave it a thorough wash and polish, trimmed the pubes, clipped toe nails, ready for the off tomorrow. I've booked a couple of Boys in Scotland :)
Got that sorted
Gave it a thorough wash and polish, trimmed the pubes, clipped toe nails, ready for the off tomorrow. I've booked a couple of Boys in Scotland :)
Well, apart from your quotes :rollin
"Would you like another cup of tea vicar?"
"No thank you, but I'll have another choir boy, because this one's split. :) "
what I have just done is 'push the boat out'
what I have just done is 'push the boat out'
Well, hello sailor ;)
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
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And it'd still have a throttled snatch 😪
Frosties has been ringing around all the insurance brokers all day trying to get a quote.
Hello Tiger :kiss LOL!
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
i wonder if they make them for the slower black model ;)
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
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
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 .
I agree. Back to being sensible again.:thumbup
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
Maybe with a little bit of ethanol, but what ever it was bike is running fine :lolThere was a picture with the comment - did you see it
Went out for a quick spin before it started raining, winter gloves time.
Not many people about though !
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Went out for a quick spin before it started raining, winter gloves time.
Not many people about though !
Fazer tax has ran out, so its had a clean, an acf treatment and put away for winter. It's got a nice new garage to live in... :)
Jaysus, I thought you said coffin :lol :lol
Fitted a Coffmans exhaust to my FZ.... 80 mile ride.... fook its loud :lol :lol
Fitted a Coffmans exhaust to my FZ.... 80 mile ride.... fook its loud :lol :lol
Gotta be totally illegal surely???
Fitted a Coffmans exhaust to my FZ.... 80 mile ride.... fook its loud :lol :lol
Gotta be totally illegal surely???
Probably!
When cruising on the motorway it's only slightly louder than my Akra. It's in built up areas it sounds very angry 😂
I've got a Moto GP exhaust that's loud, but without the baffle i see people turning their heads towards me 100 metres ahead.
Sounds awesome but can get a bit monotonous after a while, and can obviously draw unwanted attention too.
Took the 600 for its not. Flew through with no advisories :)
My Street Triple is like that, and that's with the baffle in! On busy high streets, it feels to me like everyone looks around with a "WTF is that?!" expression on their faces, and in nice quiet places like the Lake District, it's frankly an embarrassment :o
Trouble is, it's a large part of the character of the bike, and to quieten it down would largely destroy that. What to do?! :'(
Took the 600 for its not. Flew through with no advisories :)
How did you get on with the light problem?
My Street Triple is like that, and that's with the baffle in! On busy high streets, it feels to me like everyone looks around with a "WTF is that?!" expression on their faces, and in nice quiet places like the Lake District, it's frankly an embarrassment :o
Trouble is, it's a large part of the character of the bike, and to quieten it down would largely destroy that. What to do?! :'(
Buy a tinted visor then snigger to yourself when you throttle blip and make the old ladies jump 😁😂
Your slipping red ;)
Quote from: kitcrazlink=topic=6412.msg246036#msg246036 date=1479555639Your slipping red ;)
yep......iam well and truly on the long slippery down hill slope of life :lol
No idea what you are talking bout so I looked on the wemoto site and saw a couple of different fork springs mmmm :)
No idea what you are talking bout so I looked on the wemoto site and saw a couple of different fork springs mmmm :)
I think he means these:
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Look like a good mod to me :D
No idea what you are talking bout so I looked on the wemoto site and saw a couple of different fork springs mmmm :)
I think he means these:
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Look like a good mod to me :D
No idea what you are talking bout so I looked on the wemoto site and saw a couple of different fork springs mmmm :)
I think he means these:
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Look like a good mod to me :D
So with those and the springs we really can upgrade our forks?
Booked the boxeye in for a MOT.......8.30 monday.
Good result :thumbupBooked the boxeye in for a MOT.......8.30 monday.
Another year , another MOT , another pass :D
Used it for what I bought it for - riding to work. About a 50 mile round trip Ilkley - Wakefield & back, thru' central Leeds in rush hour, behaved impeccably and a fantastic filtering machine despite being not as tall as my previous (TDM 850). And marvelled at the effectiveness of of the new Oxford heated grips, like the molten core of the sun (and bought half price from GetGeared too). 'scuse me getting excitable about "a trip to work" but hey, it's a new bike, I'm allowed eh?
:) :) :)
Nice sunny fresh day , I have the day off , bike passed its MOT yesterday no problems......great, I'll go out for a bimble :)Read the signs - someone is stopping you from going out today for a reason.
go to start the bike up and nothing......battery flat, no probs me thinks , jump leads close to hand and the might thou parked right next to the six, jumps no problem :thumbup ....leave the bike running and go and get my kit on.......foc....broken zip on my only jacket :wall .....foc, i aint going nowhere, back out to the garage to turn the bike off and i notice its spat its coolant out :'(
Congratulations bud....you deserve a pass for two hours in today's temperature!!
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Congratulations bud....you deserve a pass for two hours in today's temperature!!
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Yeah I will second that, well done in that cold, I bet your nuts ended up as a little bump on the back of your neck :eek
That'd be about right... thank F*ck for heated grips at least (or I'd have stayed at home..)
Finally after nearly two hours of this, outside the McDonalds in Knaresborough he said "Congratulations mate you've passed your Advanced Motorcycle Test". Which was nice.....
Ever since fitting the Pc3 and mapping my bike I developed a major exhaust leak at the join between link pipe and end can so took that apart today and used some liquid gasket to seal it. Figured I'd give it a clean and polish while I was there and replace the bolts with nice new stainless ones. All in all quite productive 😊
Rode it around North Yorkshire this morning in the muck and freezing cold being followed by a copper on a bike the whole time, he was really giving me close scrutiny, never took his eyes off me for a minute....
Finally after nearly two hours of this, outside the McDonalds in Knaresborough he said "Congratulations mate you've passed your Advanced Motorcycle Test". Which was nice.....
:D :D :D
If ohlins are linear springs they're about £110 from kais
Dropped it. :wall
Parking up after arriving at work
I don't think anyone can beet this one.
Pulled up at a bike park in town directly outside an insurance brokers and all the girls looking out of the window at me, took my time turned engine off and still sitting on the bike leaned it over onto the side stand THAT I HAD NOT PUT DOWN !, and over me and the bike went. Exactly like this
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Don't know for certain but my guess would be yes.
2004 must be the FZ6 bars going onto a 2003 FZS 600.
I believe that Renthal bars are slightly different inside Dia and it causes slight problems with using the Original bar end weights.
Have you bent or damaged your 03 bars?
The Renthal route seems to be the way to go, not that I have travelled that path, but, from what I hear that is possibly the favoured the route to go, especially if you are in the position of having to replace them for some reason.
The other thing I heard about Renthal bars is that they are slightly wider than the standard bars, so that needs to be remembered when tight filtering.
As I said all above is only what I have heard as I have no personal knowledge of it.
Have a Great New Year :thumbup
Don't know for certain but my guess would be yes.
2004 must be the FZ6 bars going onto a 2003 FZS 600.
I believe that Renthal bars are slightly different inside Dia and it causes slight problems with using the Original bar end weights.
Have you bent or damaged your 03 bars?
The Renthal route seems to be the way to go, not that I have travelled that path, but, from what I hear that is possibly the favoured the route to go, especially if you are in the position of having to replace them for some reason.
The other thing I heard about Renthal bars is that they are slightly wider than the standard bars, so that needs to be remembered when tight filtering.
As I said all above is only what I have heard as I have no personal knowledge of it.
Have a Great New Year :thumbup
No point in guessing.
There's already a thread on this in the 600 section, and after i had a look at both the FZS and FZ6 bar ends i noticed that they look very different, if they are to be fitted to standard bars, which we don't even know that either?
I get the "hat pipe glasses slippers" stereotype,but that don't apply here.Got a busy day today.Just finishing off a fork overhaul on my old speed triple, then it'll be out on the mountain bike for an hour or so, bit of tea and then a 3 mile walk to football to hopefully see my team rack up 3 points for a change,then walk back home punctuated by a few pints on the way. It's tough being old, but just grin and bear it. :lol
For the first time in more years I care to remember I binned the 1000 on my way to work this morning :'(
Looking through the for sale and wanted section I think he's ok but the bikes a bit poorly as he's put up a post there looking for some parts that include handlebars and side casing if anyone's got any bits to help him outFor the first time in more years I care to remember I binned the 1000 on my way to work this morning :'(
Thats not good, how are you and the bike? Hopefully both of you just suffered minor damage.
Thanks , the shoulder came out but when I stood up and moved it went back in xray confirmed no break just soft tissue damage still feels like I've had a good hiding though ,Its shit getting old you don't bounce like you did when you where younger
and I still can't work out why it let go I've gone round that island hundreds of times in all weathers
Do you take the seats out of the car and use them in the house, :eek miserable git :pokefun
Rather than oil the best thing for locks is a dry lube called graphite. One of our riders called Locksmith on here is the expert who told me that. Normal domestic locks anyway, no reason it wont work on a bike lock
I have been playing about with the ignition switch/Key lock on my 2002-2003 FZS600 Foxeye today, the key has stated jamming/sticking in the lock recently, I have run a bit of gun oil into the lock that did not make a huge amount of difference to be honest.
So have been trying to find a supplier for a new ignition lock, there appears to be different locks for different years of the FZS600, my understanding is that the most common is the lock with two leads and two push together plastic connectors, connector 1 has 4 connectors/wires, connector 2 has 2 connectors/wires. It seems from what I have read that the 2002-2003 FZS600 Foxeyes have an extra wire than the Boxeyes, so connector 1 has 4 connectors /wires and connector 2 has 3 wires.I not convinced but I think the extra wire maybe some thing to do with the side lights (But no sure about that) I have not removed the lock from the bike as I want to keep it on the road, so I have been doing some searches on here about Ignition locks and the advice seems to be dipping the key into clean engine oil rather than putting oil into the lock and also gently pushing the key forward when turning it, this did not do anything to help mine, but I tried gently pulling the back towards the tank and :thumbup it works a treat, the lock turns without any snagging at all, have tried it 15 or 20 times and it just works. I will be able to source a new lock/switch now without being in a desperate rush.So a result, thanks guys for the tips.
Rather than oil the best thing for locks is a dry lube called graphite. One of our riders called Locksmith on here is the expert who told me that. Normal domestic locks anyway, no reason it wont work on a bike lock
Rather than oil the best thing for locks is a dry lube called graphite. One of our riders called Locksmith on here is the expert who told me that. Normal domestic locks anyway, no reason it wont work on a bike lock
Yeah graphite lock spray is amazing. I had the same problem as Tommy on my old thundercat and a quick squirt of graphite spray solved it instantly. Then used to have to use it about once a month or after a washing it.
Think it only cost about £4 too
Rather than oil the best thing for locks is a dry lube called graphite. One of our riders called Locksmith on here is the expert who told me that. Normal domestic locks anyway, no reason it wont work on a bike lock
Yeah graphite lock spray is amazing. I had the same problem as Tommy on my old thundercat and a quick squirt of graphite spray solved it instantly. Then used to have to use it about once a month or after a washing it.
Think it only cost about £4 too
The word "spray" -- more like a puff as it is a dust like product, unless you have something else. I got this [url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Graphite-Powder-Lock-Lubricant-Cylinder-Car-Padlock-/132040947937?hash=item1ebe40f8e1:g:yAMAAOSw-jhUAHmq[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Graphite-Powder-Lock-Lubricant-Cylinder-Car-Padlock-/132040947937?hash=item1ebe40f8e1:g:yAMAAOSw-jhUAHmq[/url])
Rather than oil the best thing for locks is a dry lube called graphite. One of our riders called Locksmith on here is the expert who told me that. Normal domestic locks anyway, no reason it wont work on a bike lock
Yeah graphite lock spray is amazing. I had the same problem as Tommy on my old thundercat and a quick squirt of graphite spray solved it instantly. Then used to have to use it about once a month or after a washing it.
Think it only cost about £4 too
The word "spray" -- more like a puff as it is a dust like product, unless you have something else. I got this [url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Graphite-Powder-Lock-Lubricant-Cylinder-Car-Padlock-/132040947937?hash=item1ebe40f8e1:g:yAMAAOSw-jhUAHmq[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Graphite-Powder-Lock-Lubricant-Cylinder-Car-Padlock-/132040947937?hash=item1ebe40f8e1:g:yAMAAOSw-jhUAHmq[/url])
Rather than oil the best thing for locks is a dry lube called graphite. One of our riders called Locksmith on here is the expert who told me that. Normal domestic locks anyway, no reason it wont work on a bike lock
Yeah graphite lock spray is amazing. I had the same problem as Tommy on my old thundercat and a quick squirt of graphite spray solved it instantly. Then used to have to use it about once a month or after a washing it.
Think it only cost about £4 too
The word "spray" -- more like a puff as it is a dust like product, unless you have something else. I got this [url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Graphite-Powder-Lock-Lubricant-Cylinder-Car-Padlock-/132040947937?hash=item1ebe40f8e1:g:yAMAAOSw-jhUAHmq[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Graphite-Powder-Lock-Lubricant-Cylinder-Car-Padlock-/132040947937?hash=item1ebe40f8e1:g:yAMAAOSw-jhUAHmq[/url])
That is the exact one that I just purchased on evilBay Sharpie, I will wait until the powder is delivered and I will try to was the oil out with copious amounts of WD40 and leave it for a while before puff dusting the lock with the graphite dust. I believe that WD dries out a a reasonably fast rate, but maybe I should do it now give it more time to dry up. :thumbup
Cheers for the tip Darrsi I will try that as well
I've fitted new chain and sprockets to the old girl and I'm going to take her for a spin this afternoon :)
I can't complain, almost 40k on the original chain. Unfortunately I never managed to get hold of a 12mm front sprocket nut so i'm running on the original nut.
It's defo on my to do list. . .
Rather than oil the best thing for locks is a dry lube called graphite. One of our riders called Locksmith on here is the expert who told me that. Normal domestic locks anyway, no reason it wont work on a bike lockThe trouble with dry lube(graphite) is it leaves a residue and the more you apply the more it will build up.
Rather than oil the best thing for locks is a dry lube called graphite. One of our riders called Locksmith on here is the expert who told me that. Normal domestic locks anyway, no reason it wont work on a bike lockThe trouble with dry lube(graphite) is it leaves a residue and the more you apply the more it will build up.
Here is an addition to my earlier post about my Ignition Lock/Switch.
I found that pulling slightly backwards towards the fuel tank really eased the situation of the key snagging in the lock that was stopping it turning. IE: I could not switch the ignition on/off, or, take the steering lock off/off.
Well today mooching about in my man cave I found the very old spare ignition key that I was given when I purchased the bike 4 years ago, this key has never ever managed to unlock the steering lock ever since I had the FZS.
I tried it today using the method above, slight pressure towards the fuel tank and 'BINGO' it works every time although I can see that the key is really worn lots of brass colour showing through the original sliver colour, and, comparing it to my current key it looks really worn, but it works faultlessly, so I have an extra spare now for emergency emergencies.
:lol
I have always if having two keys alternately used them so everything wears the same.
I wonder if pulling towards the tank and getting better results has something to do with having to reach over the bars to turn the ignition which means that you are always turning the key from a set point and to pull to the tank is not the normal strain direction
I have always if having two keys alternately used them so everything wears the same.
I wonder if pulling towards the tank and getting better results has something to do with having to reach over the bars to turn the ignition which means that you are always turning the key from a set point and to pull to the tank is not the normal strain direction
took bike for service today got call saying plug sheared off in head :\ might be cheaper to buy engine than to repair??
took bike for service today got call saying plug sheared off in head :\ might be cheaper to buy engine than to repair??
So the garage sheared the plug off and say it would be cheaper to get a new lump? WTF don't they have any responsibility for shearing it off. :foc
If you went to the dentist and he broke a tooth while working on your gob he would be responsible for it.
So are your saying that it is down to you because they focced up your bike.
I would be all over them like a rash if they did that to me :grumble
saying plug sheared off in head my arse, they sheared it off. It is just that sort of terminology pisses me off, saying the plug sheared off in the head, they fucked up, if in any doubt about something like that, you can feel if something is really really tight, back away from it and give it a moments thought or maybe a squirt of plus gas or release agent.
Good luck with that mate, but I would fight them all the way on that one.
Here's another thought I wonder if the bastards used a windy gun on it?
I feel cross about that and it not even my bike FFS
took bike for service today got call saying plug sheared off in head :\ might be cheaper to buy engine than to repair??It shouldn't be cheaper to replace than repair it, and it shouldn't be costing you anything!
took bike for service today got call saying plug sheared off in head :\ might be cheaper to buy engine than to repair??It shouldn't be cheaper to replace than repair it, and it shouldn't be costing you anything!
As Tommy, and others have said, I'd be insisting that they fix it seeing as they broke it, cheeky sods! :rolleyes
Hi fellas thanks for your input i feel i should explain a little clearer--here goes i bought the bike in the autumn fairly cheap as it was advertised spares or repair due to misfire--finally got round to having a look at bike couple of weeks ago fired it up ran great no missfire took out for a quick blast great but missfire returned--left for couple of days same again-as we havin mild winter i decided totake it to garage let them diagnose problem and repair-rode bike there explained fault asked for service while it was there just then missfire started --left it with them half hour later got call to say no 2 plug sheared in head--they said would be expensive fix -i was gutted cos when it went it went well-anyhow they didnt charge me-- i cant prove they broke plug as it looks like it been like that for a while and as i had never checked them previously myself no argument was forthcoming as they are usually prety good but was suprised at estimate for repair--so- collected bike and trailered down to a smaller biker friendly workshop who checked out job and if he can get clear acces to offending plug remains he should be able to remove it --tomorrow ill remove tank and harness junction box and wiring hopefully that will be enough to allow access--am i just living in hope --has anyone any experience can it be done or not ??
My eargerly anticipated carbon parts arrive from gb moto today. The weather was sunny so I decided to fit them ( airbox cover , seat side panels , radiator trims and fairing in fills )
Got the air box covers on ( just ) despite holes being a gnats cock off but then went on to the seat side panels and bloody things won't fit:'(
So 20 minutes worth of swearing and scratching my head wondering if it was me I gave up and sent a mr angry email. I could get the dremel out but don't see why I should.
I got home early so washed me bike. Last time I washed it was weekend, took three days of commuting in the misty/foggy/ rainy/ tractory Forest of Dean to put about half a tater field of muck onnit....
I think I've got it sorted now tommy , ( hopefully ) spoke to gb moto and they've said that it's that the holes haven't been drilled out correctly and if I drill them then they'll fit which I'd worked out but I didn't want to do in case I focced em but they've said if I break em while doing it they'll replace em ,so now I've got an excuse to use the dremel the mrs got me for chrimbo :DMy eargerly anticipated carbon parts arrive from gb moto today. The weather was sunny so I decided to fit them ( airbox cover , seat side panels , radiator trims and fairing in fills )
Got the air box covers on ( just ) despite holes being a gnats cock off but then went on to the seat side panels and bloody things won't fit:'(
So 20 minutes worth of swearing and scratching my head wondering if it was me I gave up and sent a mr angry email. I could get the dremel out but don't see why I should.
In the second picture (Make that third) it looks like the hole has not been drilled in the centre of the recesses, if they had of been it looks like they would have lined up. :'(
My eargerly anticipated carbon parts arrive from gb moto today. The weather was sunny so I decided to fit them ( airbox cover , seat side panels , radiator trims and fairing in fills )
Got the air box covers on ( just ) despite holes being a gnats cock off but then went on to the seat side panels and bloody things won't fit:'(
So 20 minutes worth of swearing and scratching my head wondering if it was me I gave up and sent a mr angry email. I could get the dremel out but don't see why I should.
I think I've got it sorted now tommy , ( hopefully ) spoke to gb moto and they've said that it's that the holes haven't been drilled out correctly and if I drill them then they'll fit which I'd worked out but I didn't want to do in case I focced em but they've said if I break em while doing it they'll replace em ,so now I've got an excuse to use the dremel the mrs got me for chrimbo :DMy eargerly anticipated carbon parts arrive from gb moto today. The weather was sunny so I decided to fit them ( airbox cover , seat side panels , radiator trims and fairing in fills )
Got the air box covers on ( just ) despite holes being a gnats cock off but then went on to the seat side panels and bloody things won't fit:'(
So 20 minutes worth of swearing and scratching my head wondering if it was me I gave up and sent a mr angry email. I could get the dremel out but don't see why I should.
In the second picture (Make that third) it looks like the hole has not been drilled in the centre of the recesses, if they had of been it looks like they would have lined up. :'(
I think I've got it sorted now tommy , ( hopefully ) spoke to gb moto and they've said that it's that the holes haven't been drilled out correctly and if I drill them then they'll fit which I'd worked out but I didn't want to do in case I focced em but they've said if I break em while doing it they'll replace em ,so now I've got an excuse to use the dremel the mrs got me for chrimbo :DMy eargerly anticipated carbon parts arrive from gb moto today. The weather was sunny so I decided to fit them ( airbox cover , seat side panels , radiator trims and fairing in fills )
Got the air box covers on ( just ) despite holes being a gnats cock off but then went on to the seat side panels and bloody things won't fit:'(
So 20 minutes worth of swearing and scratching my head wondering if it was me I gave up and sent a mr angry email. I could get the dremel out but don't see why I should.
In the second picture (Make that third) it looks like the hole has not been drilled in the centre of the recesses, if they had of been it looks like they would have lined up. :'(
Try using it on the Mrs first :eek
It is after all a " multitool " :lol although she doesn't seem very keen on it, upon suggestion her reply ended with "off "I think I've got it sorted now tommy , ( hopefully ) spoke to gb moto and they've said that it's that the holes haven't been drilled out correctly and if I drill them then they'll fit which I'd worked out but I didn't want to do in case I focced em but they've said if I break em while doing it they'll replace em ,so now I've got an excuse to use the dremel the mrs got me for chrimbo :DMy eargerly anticipated carbon parts arrive from gb moto today. The weather was sunny so I decided to fit them ( airbox cover , seat side panels , radiator trims and fairing in fills )
Got the air box covers on ( just ) despite holes being a gnats cock off but then went on to the seat side panels and bloody things won't fit:'(
So 20 minutes worth of swearing and scratching my head wondering if it was me I gave up and sent a mr angry email. I could get the dremel out but don't see why I should.
In the second picture (Make that third) it looks like the hole has not been drilled in the centre of the recesses, if they had of been it looks like they would have lined up. :'(
Try using it on the Mrs first :eek
I think I've got it sorted now tommy , ( hopefully ) spoke to gb moto and they've said that it's that the holes haven't been drilled out correctly and if I drill them then they'll fit which I'd worked out but I didn't want to do in case I focced em but they've said if I break em while doing it they'll replace em ,so now I've got an excuse to use the dremel the mrs got me for chrimbo :DMy eargerly anticipated carbon parts arrive from gb moto today. The weather was sunny so I decided to fit them ( airbox cover , seat side panels , radiator trims and fairing in fills )
Got the air box covers on ( just ) despite holes being a gnats cock off but then went on to the seat side panels and bloody things won't fit:'(
So 20 minutes worth of swearing and scratching my head wondering if it was me I gave up and sent a mr angry email. I could get the dremel out but don't see why I should.
In the second picture (Make that third) it looks like the hole has not been drilled in the centre of the recesses, if they had of been it looks like they would have lined up. :'(
Try using it on the Mrs first :eek
Bludy hell Tommy, I know Dremels are marketed as a multi tool but I've got to say I've never seen THAT attachment before 😲😂
Don't worry tommy its not the size of your mini tool it's what you do with it .I think I've got it sorted now tommy , ( hopefully ) spoke to gb moto and they've said that it's that the holes haven't been drilled out correctly and if I drill them then they'll fit which I'd worked out but I didn't want to do in case I focced em but they've said if I break em while doing it they'll replace em ,so now I've got an excuse to use the dremel the mrs got me for chrimbo :DMy eargerly anticipated carbon parts arrive from gb moto today. The weather was sunny so I decided to fit them ( airbox cover , seat side panels , radiator trims and fairing in fills )
Got the air box covers on ( just ) despite holes being a gnats cock off but then went on to the seat side panels and bloody things won't fit:'(
So 20 minutes worth of swearing and scratching my head wondering if it was me I gave up and sent a mr angry email. I could get the dremel out but don't see why I should.
In the second picture (Make that third) it looks like the hole has not been drilled in the centre of the recesses, if they had of been it looks like they would have lined up. :'(
Try using it on the Mrs first :eek
Bludy hell Tommy, I know Dremels are marketed as a multi tool but I've got to say I've never seen THAT attachment before 😲😂
I got one for mine its called the Dremel MINITOOL, althought the Mrs said i don't need a Dremel MINITOOL cos I already have one of my own.
Still trying to work out what she could mean. :'(
Don't worry tommy its not the size of your mini tool it's what you do with it .I think I've got it sorted now tommy , ( hopefully ) spoke to gb moto and they've said that it's that the holes haven't been drilled out correctly and if I drill them then they'll fit which I'd worked out but I didn't want to do in case I focced em but they've said if I break em while doing it they'll replace em ,so now I've got an excuse to use the dremel the mrs got me for chrimbo :DMy eargerly anticipated carbon parts arrive from gb moto today. The weather was sunny so I decided to fit them ( airbox cover , seat side panels , radiator trims and fairing in fills )
Got the air box covers on ( just ) despite holes being a gnats cock off but then went on to the seat side panels and bloody things won't fit:'(
So 20 minutes worth of swearing and scratching my head wondering if it was me I gave up and sent a mr angry email. I could get the dremel out but don't see why I should.
In the second picture (Make that third) it looks like the hole has not been drilled in the centre of the recesses, if they had of been it looks like they would have lined up. :'(
Try using it on the Mrs first :eek
Bludy hell Tommy, I know Dremels are marketed as a multi tool but I've got to say I've never seen THAT attachment before 😲😂
I got one for mine its called the Dremel MINITOOL, althought the Mrs said i don't need a Dremel MINITOOL cos I already have one of my own.
Still trying to work out what she could mean. :'(
At least that's what I've had my mrs believing for years :D
It's a big workshop mate but I can't afford the materials to do much more onnit til springI got home early so washed me bike. Last time I washed it was weekend, took three days of commuting in the misty/foggy/ rainy/ tractory Forest of Dean to put about half a tater field of muck onnit....
Anyway Ogri stop foccing about washing that bike and get that building work finished.
I'm guessing its not an extension to the house as the internal walls looks like they have been built with concrete blocks rather than thermal ones. So guessing its an out building of some sort, would make a lovely garage, cavity wall. It needs lots of insulation much better than that container.
Filled the Fazer 1000 yesterday on the way home from work, took 22.5 litres. Just started to misfire coming off to bypass before the petrol station 😃
Filled the Fazer 1000 yesterday on the way home from work, took 22.5 litres. Just started to misfire coming off to bypass before the petrol station 😃
Carbs full of shit now the Unfazed :'(
Unlikely Tommy as I washed out the tank a few weeks ago when doing work on the carbs :)Filled the Fazer 1000 yesterday on the way home from work, took 22.5 litres. Just started to misfire coming off to bypass before the petrol station 😃Carbs full of shit now the Unfazed :'(
Unlikely Tommy as I washed out the tank a few weeks ago when doing work on the carbs :)Filled the Fazer 1000 yesterday on the way home from work, took 22.5 litres. Just started to misfire coming off to bypass before the petrol station 😃Carbs full of shit now the Unfazed :'(
Outdragged a little cnut driving a Skoda VRS :lol
Outdragged a little cnut driving a Skoda VRS :lol
Watch out Frosties don't look at the " what kind of bikers are fazer owners post" it's turned into the skoda owners club over there , you can't slag off a skoda driver in that post :lol
Of course you can its been decided they are all wankers or gay.Outdragged a little cnut driving a Skoda VRS :lol
Watch out Frosties don't look at the " what kind of bikers are fazer owners post" it's turned into the skoda owners club over there , you can't slag off a skoda driver in that post :lol
I did feck all to my fazer today. And I'll also do feck all to it tomorrow. I'll probably do feck all to it til it until it's time to bring it out cold storage. And i also drive a skoda. Fabia vrs to be exact :D
Of course you can its been decided they are all wankers or gay.Outdragged a little cnut driving a Skoda VRS :lol
Watch out Frosties don't look at the " what kind of bikers are fazer owners post" it's turned into the skoda owners club over there , you can't slag off a skoda driver in that post :lol
lol
... Usually only get 80 miles to a tank while commuting at 30/40.About 20mpg then... or is a "tank" a figure other than 18 litres?
... Usually only get 80 miles to a tank while commuting at 30/40.About 20mpg then... or is a "tank" a figure other than 18 litres?
Must be directly related to penis size then????
Took advantage of a sunny day and slightly higher temperatures and took the Fazer out for a ride. Heated grips and hand guards work a treat together this time of year.Hand guards look ace mate, good mod
Roads were a bit cruddy on the minor roads and still some snow high up on the North downs.
Put it away dirty as my sponge was frozen in the bucket, :\ just lubed the chain and will pull it out tomorrow for a wash down.
I see - but I don't see if you know what I mean. Its it a long commute in France without any petrol stations that open and close on a whim --- not being flippant, just how I imagine French to be when they are not burning tyres in the middle of the motorway - ( that was flippant )
Fazersharp. France.
... But where the FOC are you riding that you are desperate to fill up with less stops, than 14 Ltrs Africa- Australia.In my case it's mostly commuting to work 40 miles away. Despite modding the tank (drilled neck and shortened filter) so that I can squeeze a 240 mile range out of it, it still means refuelling every 3 working days.
... But where the FOC are you riding that you are desperate to fill up with less stops, than 14 Ltrs Africa- Australia.In my case it's mostly commuting to work 40 miles away. Despite modding the tank (drilled neck and shortened filter) so that I can squeeze a 240 mile range out of it, it still means refuelling every 3 working days.
Stopping for fuel that often does get to be a chore.
Hopefully stop me tugging for a 7th gear.
Ran out of fuel again. Fortunately I'd just got off the M4 already since I thought there was only 10 miles left in the tank, but hadn't made allowances for some slightly higher speeds recently.
It's nice to know there's a "reserve" of a couple of miles... and shaking the bike around to get at it is good exercise. :lol
Ran out of fuel again. Fortunately I'd just got off the M4 already since I thought there was only 10 miles left in the tank, but hadn't made allowances for some slightly higher speeds recently.
It's nice to know there's a "reserve" of a couple of miles... and shaking the bike around to get at it is good exercise. :lol
Fingers Crossed hoping there is a lot of sediment/shit in the bottom of the tank.
Since the fuel outlet is near the bottom of the tank all the time, I doubt it is much of a risk.
Ran out of fuel again. Fortunately I'd just got off the M4 already since I thought there was only 10 miles left in the tank, but hadn't made allowances for some slightly higher speeds recently.
It's nice to know there's a "reserve" of a couple of miles... and shaking the bike around to get at it is good exercise.
Fingers Crossed hoping there is a lot of sediment/shit in the bottom of the tank.
So anyway --- where does all this sediment come from
Sorted - I am taking one of these with me to the petrol station next timeSo anyway --- where does all this sediment come fromYou tell me Sharpie that's the reason we have to change fuel filters once in a while.
Water in the carbs or filter at this time of the year is a real problem as it freezes, and, if that happens the old Fazer is going nowhere.
One assumes that the storage tanks at the garage are clean, as we do in the refinery's , not to mention the fuel tanker that cross the seas and the trucks that deliver it to our local service stations.
I have removed fuel tanks from bikes and cars before and found rust shale and grit in the bottom.
Hey Partner Sharpie,
Fancy a bit of extra income?
How about going into business Yamaha have produced these filters that fit all of the Fazer models.
They are manufactured to the highest standard made in stainless steel with a filter that never needs changing, Remove, Shake, Replace, known as RSR technology.
They are made in Japan under licence to Yamaha, so they are not available from any other outlet and the patent design is protected.
:lol
A moment of madness today, probably caused by the first bone dry road in ages, I gunned the 600 away from the lights on a very rare clear road and after 87000 miles it still pulls clean and smooth right to the red line in every gear except 6th. :woot Well I ran out of road at 11500 in 6th :lol
Why would I ever want to change it :D
jesus help us lads at yer age youd think ye should have more sense :rollin :rollin :rollin
jesus help us lads at yer age youd think ye should have more sense :rollin :rollin :rollin
So that's why you wanted the electronic gear display, 'cos you were actually in 3rd at the time and dropped down to 1st, hence the lovely clear still picture. ;)
Yes the speedo drive is on the front wheel. Didn't tell us you've got a 10 inch front wheel though.....
Now we all know how you got a silver one 🏍 to show that speed :lolYes the speedo drive is on the front wheel. Didn't tell us you've got a 10 inch front wheel though.....
Oh! Your right i did forget to mention that, I revisited my posts and read them right through and you are you correct as I do have a 10 inch front wheel and have recently fitted a 60 inch rear wheel, this way I am always going down hill and it make the bike much faster, and, at times just on shortish (Say 20 mile) journeys I don't even have to start the engine which really ups the mpg. The back tyre is a pig of a price though.
one problem is it throws a bit of weight on your wrists
jesus help us lads at yer age youd think ye should have more sense :rollin :rollin :rollin
Once your past 60 the 3rd childhood comes into play :lol Isn't that right Tommy :thumbup
Tommy , for someone who owns a silver one there's a hell of lot of blue on that very tidy bike of yours :) which of course looks good but gets me wondering are you hiding a secret blue fazer fetish :lol you can admit it you're amongst friends who won't judge you
Took it for its mot, which it passed of course, mot guy said it was a bike for the more " discerning biker" :D
I was wondering what microfibre cleaning clothes were , now I know it was your dislikeya :lol
you will be pleased to know I'm off to the Lake District with Her-in-Doors for a few day so I will silent as I will not have access:woot :guitar
Well I feel I have saturated this post in the forum in the last few days, you will be pleased to know I'm off to the Lake District with Her-in-Doors for a few day so I will silent as I will not have access :'(
Fitted stainless downpipes bought from another forum member and finally got round to getting rid of the big orange indicators
Fitted stainless downpipes bought from another forum member and finally got round to getting rid of the big orange indicators
Great looking clean FZS Panther but defo needs a stainless Steel Rad gard/cover
For years I never had a rad guard cause I thought it looks better without and didnt like all the fancy ones with Fazer - lazer cut in, took me ages to find one that I liked that was not bulky looking and my intention was to paint it black but in the end I couldnt be arsed, I dont fit a guard for any modding or bling, it actually is a guard to protect the rad. Here it isFitted stainless downpipes bought from another forum member and finally got round to getting rid of the big orange indicators
Great looking clean FZS Panther but defo needs a stainless Steel Rad gard/cover
Tomski - you were supposed to be giving us some peace ffs!
I reckon it looks better without a rad guard. Reckon the rad guard would detract (look it up) from the nice seat and spoil the look.
Started the 1000 caliper mod to my 600. Got the caliper and bracket swapped over, went to change the disc, and it looks like fate's telling me to take it to a garage.Attempted to get the disc off mine a couple of days ago.
Started the 1000 caliper mod to my 600. Got the caliper and bracket swapped over, went to change the disc, and it looks like fate's telling me to take it to a garage.Attempted to get the disc off mine a couple of days ago.
I reckon my Allen key was better quality than yours... it was the heads that rounded off. :rollin
I haven't got back to it yet.. the plan is to weld some nuts on to the top of each screw.Started the 1000 caliper mod to my 600. Got the caliper and bracket swapped over, went to change the disc, and it looks like fate's telling me to take it to a garage.Attempted to get the disc off mine a couple of days ago.
I reckon my Allen key was better quality than yours... it was the heads that rounded off. :rollin
Well fuck. That's literally just happened to me too! :-/
How did you sort it?
Who shouted out LINEARS :'(You may have been right, confusious says with old age comes great wisdom :) trouble was I needed to go 2 up / long distance and was told by mechanic that progressives were better option for that, now renamed the bike The Axe Murderer as it wants to kill me at every corner. :whip I hope mechanic has focced up fitting then I can get it sorted, other than that more £££ to go linear route instead.
Should have gone to specsavers
Who shouted out LINEARS :'(You may have been right, confusious says with old age comes great wisdom :) trouble was I needed to go 2 up / long distance and was told by mechanic that progressives were better option for that, now renamed the bike The Axe Murderer as it wants to kill me at every corner. :whip I hope mechanic has focced up fitting then I can get it sorted, other than that more £££ to go linear route instead.
Should have gone to specsavers
Who shouted out LINEARS :'(You may have been right, confusious says with old age comes great wisdom :) trouble was I needed to go 2 up / long distance and was told by mechanic that progressives were better option for that, now renamed the bike The Axe Murderer as it wants to kill me at every corner. :whip I hope mechanic has focced up fitting then I can get it sorted, other than that more £££ to go linear route instead.
Should have gone to specsavers
Ooy Cheeky foccer :rolleyes
Very young 70 year old
Feel free Tommy, any info at the mo greatly appreciated :)
I haven't got back to it yet.. the plan is to weld some nuts on to the top of each screw.Started the 1000 caliper mod to my 600. Got the caliper and bracket swapped over, went to change the disc, and it looks like fate's telling me to take it to a garage.Attempted to get the disc off mine a couple of days ago.
I reckon my Allen key was better quality than yours... it was the heads that rounded off. :rollin
Well fuck. That's literally just happened to me too! :-/
How did you sort it?
Not only does it give you something meaty for a socket and impact gun to get hold of, the heat should weaken the superglue/threadlock.
Sorted it! :D
Couldn't get my hands on a left handed drill bit, so I tool an angle grinder to the heads to add some heat and put a flat on each side. Mole grips didn't work, so ended up banging a chisel round them anti-clockwise to undo them. Just got to find myself some threadlock and fit the new disc, so should be back on the road tomorrow afternoon.
I've never seen anything like that before! :eek
I had a look at the two bolts when I took them out and they're not standard ones, so the last dickhead whoc changed the disc must've ran out of bolts an dused whatever was lying around.
They're 5mm longer, which meant they protruded out the other side of the wheel and corroded to shit, making getting them through the thread a real pain.
Another year goes by.....another MOT booked....the mighty thou this time,10.45 tomorrow morning...
Cheers tommy.....bike not been started since november last year , be out in the garage shortly , connect charger , check tyre presures , clean and lube chain and then just a mile ride too MOT MAN....tyres are a bit low but otherwise I think it will be ok...
Cheers tommy.....bike not been started since november last year , be out in the garage shortly , connect charger , check tyre presures , clean and lube chain and then just a mile ride too MOT MAN....tyres are a bit low but otherwise I think it will be ok...
Passed...no advisorys... :thumbup MOTMAN was ok with the tyres so I'll get a few more miles out of them and replace for the summer......
well , that did'nt take long......did'nt bother with the battery charger , just pressed the started and brum brum :thumbup tyres needed 1psi in front and 4 in the rear..cleaned and lubed the chain and checked adjustment....tread is close to the limit on the rear and a bit squared off but think it might just scrape through......bit of brekkie and then see how it goes...
Cheers tommy.....bike not been started since november last year , be out in the garage shortly , connect charger , check tyre presures , clean and lube chain and then just a mile ride too MOT MAN....tyres are a bit low but otherwise I think it will be ok...
Passed...no advisorys... :thumbup MOTMAN was ok with the tyres so I'll get a few more miles out of them and replace for the summer......
well , that did'nt take long......did'nt bother with the battery charger , just pressed the started and brum brum :thumbup tyres needed 1psi in front and 4 in the rear..cleaned and lubed the chain and checked adjustment....tread is close to the limit on the rear and a bit squared off but think it might just scrape through......bit of brekkie and then see how it goes...
Fantastic photos there Hedgetrimmer, totally jealous of you , ride your Fazer where and when you want and take quality pictures as well.
Fairing yesterday and got round to fitting the Scorpion can today:
it does sound nice in a quiet burbly kind of way. I may even post a pic now it looks nice enough :lol
Son had an Akro on his Aprilia RS4 sounded kinda raspy to me and way too loud.
Mrs thinks the Scorpion is too loud but she is only worried about what neighbours think.
I just want to make sure the dozy car drivers in front of me hear me coming especially while filtering :rollin
Rode it :)
How many miles has the hedgetrimmer done now then....been a while......im gonna guess at 25k since youve had it???
Hope you don't mind mickvp, I had a fiddle with it to made it look a lot better I feel, :eek
Great photos!
None to show here, was too busy riding :lol
300 miles, West Midlands to Llangollen to see the aqueduct there, then on through to Dolgellau and back round to Welshpool, Shrewsbury, Kidderminster then home.
Great weather and my first ride on the Fazer Thou; very pleased with her, should have bought one years ago.
I know story of my life :'(Hope you don't mind mickvp, I had a fiddle with it to made it look a lot better I feel, :eek
You must be feeling the wrong part :lol
Hope you don't mind mickvp, I had a fiddle with it to made it look a lot better I feel, :eek
Thank feck she isn't on the Forum :lol
Great photos!
None to show here, was too busy riding :lol
300 miles, West Midlands to Llangollen to see the aqueduct there, then on through to Dolgellau and back round to Welshpool, Shrewsbury, Kidderminster then home.
Great weather and my first ride on the Fazer Thou; very pleased with her, should have bought one years ago.
Well, I do try to incorporate a couple of roads that are purely for the riding, not the scenery, each time I go out. But obviously I don't stop on those ones ;)
On these gnarly mountain routes, you can't give it any welly - too narrow, gravelly, generally dodgy, so you're going slow; so it's no hardship to stop for snaps quite often. But in Wales...ooooh yeah, cracking riding roads. Didn't stop so much myself when I rode a lot there :evil
Thank feck she isn't on the Forum :lol
I think that's a sentiment echoed by many of us on here haha
Top Yoke was looking a bit tatty where keys have scuffed an arc into the paint finish, so removed yoke and sanded it down a good coat of etching primmer, two under coats, 3 colour base coats and two good clear lacquer coats. It was black but now it metallic silver, I painted the handle bar posts at the same time but kept the clamps black.
Also removed other two keys from the ignition key so should not happen again. :sun
Cheers for that Dude I rather like the look of that will have a look on evilBay see I can find one, not sure about a red on though might slow the old girl down. Lol!
In the mean time i found this soft rubber fob in my Man Drawer, so it will do until I can find a SILVER fob like the one you showed. :lol
The problem was I had a few other keys, including Yale front door key, along with the ignition key and they were doing the damage.
Cheers for that Dude I rather like the look of that will have a look on evilBay see I can find one, not sure about a red on though might slow the old girl down. Lol!
In the mean time i found this soft rubber fob in my Man Drawer, so it will do until I can find a SILVER fob like the one you showed. :lol
The problem was I had a few other keys, including Yale front door key, along with the ignition key and they were doing the damage.
Yeah I had a similar problem with my old bike hence the purchase. I now all 3 of my lock keys on there along side the ignition key. Then keep my house/car/garage Keys on a separate keyring in my pocket.seems to be a good system so far. I did try the whole single ignition key thing but found I kept leaving it in the bike haha so the £5 for the key sock thingy was well spent. Not sure I've ever seen a silver one though but that's probably because people with silver bikes don't like to look after them 😉
In cas there's any doubt
Silver=quick
Soaked through and freezing but good fun.
Where did you get the low torque wrench from?
Hedgetrimmer - have a look at MyRoute. Combines maps with Garmin/TomTom. Best of both worlds.
Fitted led indicators :) Turned into a bit of a pain because the inline indicator resistors i bought were crap, so i got an led relay and they now work a treat.
Fitted led indicators :) Turned into a bit of a pain because the inline indicator resistors i bought were crap, so i got an led relay and they now work a treat.
How do you manage to hold the spacers/adapters in place?
Just ordered 4x spacers [url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turn-Signals-indicator-Adapter-spacers-For-Motorcycle-98-03-YAMAHA-FZ600-Fazer-/131530405137?hash=item1e9fd2b511:g:YuAAAOSwrklVcrFt&vxp=mtr[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turn-Signals-indicator-Adapter-spacers-For-Motorcycle-98-03-YAMAHA-FZ600-Fazer-/131530405137?hash=item1e9fd2b511:g:YuAAAOSwrklVcrFt&vxp=mtr[/url])
But not sure how to attach them
nice pics dude:) Pictures come from a couple of photographers that put them on the Henstridge biker blast facebook page & their happy for you to download any .
I think the big umbrella is overdoing it, why not just buy one of those little collapsible ones :)
Just got to rig up drive from the output shaft and add a tail rotor... :lol
Fantastic pictures..safe travels
This, after 19 years.It's high mileage now :'( When are you buying a new one?
Gave the fazer a quick check over in readyness for the "lofo's jolly boys outing" tommorow.....chain adjusted and lubed , check tyre pressures , rears a bit low on tread but ok , check oil level, spot on as usual.......havn't washed it for a while and dont have enough time now so I expect a few comments tomorrow :rolleyes
I would tomorrow if they still made themThis, after 19 years.It's high mileage now :'( When are you buying a new one?
Well, while it's not exiting or sexy, I put new tyres on today.
In the normal scheme of things I wouldn't have posted this but it's the first time I have used a manual tyre changing machine.
I bought one of these Dirty pro tyre changers ([url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331888486303?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT[/url])earlier this week
Excellent piece of kit. Changed and balanced both tyres in less than 15 minutes. What with 3 rears and 2 fronts/ year on the bike and the motorhome and the UFWD, when I think of the money I could have saved over the years. :'(
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Nowt coz I'm in magaluf!!
Re-newed the mighty thou's insurance and ordered a set of michelins , an expensive day so as a reward I went for a 50 mile blast around the oxfordshire countryside :)
Stunning day so took it for a run.
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:D Mmmmmmmmmm . almost too good to use :D
Went down to Southsea and had a swim in the sea, was lovely and warm after the initial get the testicles wet.
is that in the naturist part of the beach?Went down to Southsea and had a swim in the sea, was lovely and warm after the initial get the testicles wet.
At least they've fixed the Eastney sewage pumping station and extended the outfall now.
The old joke was that you didn't swim in the Solent at Portsmouth, you just went through the motions... ;)
Did the bike run ok in the sea, Tommy? :lol
Went down to Southsea and had a swim in the sea, was lovely and warm after the initial get the testicles wet.
At least they've fixed the Eastney sewage pumping station and extended the outfall now.
The old joke was that you didn't swim in the Solent at Portsmouth, you just went through the motions... ;)
is that in the naturist part of the beach?Went down to Southsea and had a swim in the sea, was lovely and warm after the initial get the testicles wet.
At least they've fixed the Eastney sewage pumping station and extended the outfall now.
The old joke was that you didn't swim in the Solent at Portsmouth, you just went through the motions... ;)
Went down to Southsea and had a swim in the sea, was lovely and warm after the initial get the testicles wet.
At least they've fixed the Eastney sewage pumping station and extended the outfall now.
The old joke was that you didn't swim in the Solent at Portsmouth, you just went through the motions... ;)
not been to that part of the beach for a couple of years, since an nurse friend of mine was living down here in fact , but as weathers good again may just put a towel in my top box so if I feel like it after work can just drop down there!
is that in the naturist part of the beach?
Hi Robbie,
Yeah! that's the best part of the Southsea beach, it's unusual not to find a spot on that beach unless it is a really really busy day, as I said in an earlier reply it was jammed packed full on Sunday, but yesterday being back to a normal working day it was fine. no sun tan lines on me. :eek :lol
I was self employed brickie most of my working life -- swinging pic-akes,
Took the bike for a front break rebuild and chain and sprocket when I got to the garage there drilling the swing arm because one of the adjusters has snapped and if they can't get it out I'll have to buy another swing arm ffs not happy.😠
I was self employed brickie most of my working life -- swinging pic-akes,
What kind of a brick layer are you !!!
Do fazer1000s burn oil then?
Properly embarrassed myself this morning!
Playing with a Focus ST along the country lanes on the way in to work, all pretty friendly.
Got into town on a dual carriageway and stopped at some traffic lights. I was in the left hand lane behind an old duffer in a Rover and the ST was in the right, at the front of the queue. He moved over and beckoned me so I filtered in front of the old guy. Then the lights turned green and I dumped the clutch a bit too sharply. The front wheel came up, I shut off, slammed back down which banged it into second without the clutch so it totally bogged down, wobbled and slowly crawled away. I could actually hear the bloke laughing at me!
Looking good midden, :pokefun I see your hero blobs are still intact!
Finally fitted downpipes
Looking good midden, :pokefun I see your hero blobs are still intact!
Looking good midden, :pokefun I see your hero blobs are still intact!
Looking good midden, :pokefun I see your hero blobs are still intact!
I removed my Hero Blobs AKA Chicken Nipples as I found they stopped my elbows touching down. He he he :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
I loaded all 3 together, or so I thought ;)Looking good midden, :pokefun I see your hero blobs are still intact!
Ahh! there they are 2 posts later
I bet it was that celticdog messing with your posts hes like that :rolleyes :lol :lol :lolI loaded all 3 together, or so I thought ;)Looking good midden, :pokefun I see your hero blobs are still intact!
Ahh! there they are 2 posts later
Yeah put him down and turn him into cat foodI bet it was that celticdog messing with your posts hes like that :rolleyes :lol :lol :lolI loaded all 3 together, or so I thought ;)Looking good midden, :pokefun I see your hero blobs are still intact!
Ahh! there they are 2 posts later
Yeah put him down and turn him into cat foodI bet it was that celticdog messing with your posts hes like that :rolleyes :lol :lol :lolI loaded all 3 together, or so I thought ;)Looking good midden, :pokefun I see your hero blobs are still intact!
Ahh! there they are 2 posts later
This evening, thinking it would be cooler by then :rolleyes , went to:
Lanercost Priory:
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And at Birdoswald:
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Then up to the Hartside to cool off a bit, where I did see:
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(inb4 :stop , cars!)
Then Solway Firth at Port Carlisle:
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Where the foccin midgies were hungry.
Looking good midden, :pokefun I see your hero blobs are still intact!
I removed my Hero Blobs AKA Chicken Nipples as I found they stopped my elbows touching down. He he he :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
Yeah but come on Tom you don't need them on there anyways. At your age your testicles must touch the floor in a corner before the hero blobs do :rollin :rollin :rollin
This evening, thinking it would be cooler by then :rolleyes , went to:
Lanercost Priory:
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Hadrian's Wall:
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And at Birdoswald:
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Then up to the Hartside to cool off a bit, where I did see:
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(inb4 :stop , cars!)
Then Solway Firth at Port Carlisle:
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Where the foccin midgies were hungry.
Love the pictures of the old Fords, I had a mk2 1600E for a for a few years.
Yeah but only two of them :eek :eekLooking good midden, :pokefun I see your hero blobs are still intact!
I removed my Hero Blobs AKA Chicken Nipples as I found they stopped my elbows touching down. He he he :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
Yeah but come on Tom you don't need them on there anyways. At your age your testicles must touch the floor in a corner before the hero blobs do :rollin :rollin :rollin
The old joke was that you didn't swim in the Solent at Portsmouth, you just went through the motions... ;)is that in the naturist part of the beach?
Changed the oil and took the rear wheel in for a new tyre. Another Euro trip imminent methinks :)
See youve now booked friday, attempting to get ahead of me ;) lolChanged the oil and took the rear wheel in for a new tyre. Another Euro trip imminent methinks :)
Saturday for me :) oh wait a minute,[size=78%] let the heavens open [/size] :rolleyes
One 10 mm bolt on gear change and a few allen screws its worth just checking the sprocket nut if the chain set was making a lot of noise, just as a precaution, 20 minutes off and on again, as against engine strip down and a shed full of expense if its gone tits up down thereIf its clean enough in there you can actually see the nut if you lay on your back with a torch - or at least you can see if its on- like this
Thats excatly what I did FAZERSHARP .....not surprisingly mine is nowhere near as clean as yours , doing a bit of maintenance on the mighty thou at the moment , want to finish that before I fit new chain and sprockets to the 600 , hopefully the small adjustment will do for now.....The picture challenge is still waiting -- race you
been an expensive few months , new jacket , boots , helmet , tyres and service items for the thou and now I need new c&s for the 600 and the tyres are looking past their best.. :\ .......need to get out more and get my monies worth :thumbup
Replaced It!! Picking a fresh one up tomorrow with just 17k on the clock...
Not sure what to do with my current one, sell as is or parts. It's never let me down but is now sitting on 98500 miles and looks it. R1 forks, bmw s1000 shock, r1 rear wheel with no torque arm...
Had her booked in for some new tyres this morning and wouldn't ya know.... pissing down but not liking to let people down i went for it anyway.:eek Back in April '96 I was picking up my first brand new bike, a 1200 Bandit and it started to snow just as I left the dealer, less than a mile down the road someone in a car pulled out in front of me, brand new tyres, brand new brakes and a brand new bike in the snow, that was a memorable few seconds :lol
Had the rear spin up on me at 50mph on the way homr which made my rear twitch bit other than that it was smooth sailing. Not planning on scrubbing in new tyres in the rain again though
breakfast at loomies with the mighty thou....
breakfast at loomies with the mighty thou....
Yep , loomies west meon , brekkie was good , fried slice is hiding lots........suzuki boys were there when I was , test rides very popular , not for me though......ive got a FAZER ;)
Arse! Dropped it this morning when putting it on the centrestand.
The surface was sloping away from me which always makes it awkward, full tank of fuel too making it a bit more top heavy. By the time I realised it was going over there was foc all I could do about it.
RH mirror snapped off and indicator pushed through the fairing, plus a scrape to the tank. Plus something in my back gave a twinge so doubtless I'll be feeling that properly tomorrow. :'(
Arse! Dropped it this morning when putting it on the centrestand.
The surface was sloping away from me which always makes it awkward, full tank of fuel too making it a bit more top heavy. By the time I realised it was going over there was foc all I could do about it.
RH mirror snapped off and indicator pushed through the fairing, plus a scrape to the tank. Plus something in my back gave a twinge so doubtless I'll be feeling that properly tomorrow. :'(
Bludy hell yiur about the 3rd foccer to have dropped their bike on as many weeks. Think I might leave mine in the garage for a week. Not to mention the price of mirrors and indicators is gonna go through the roof haha
Joking aside I hope ya get it sorted and aren't too broken in the morning 👍
That could be a new thread.....What side do you stand when wheeling your bike. I would only feel comfortable pushing a bike whilst on the left side. Standing to the right just seems so wrong. It also means you have to reach over and flip the sidestand with your hand.Yeh sorry I got that the wrong way around. I was on the left and it went over to the right
Hi fazersharp,Get on from the left
Your account just got me thinking about tasks we all take for granted, but in fact do differently. Just like wheeling a bike from whichever side is comfortable to the individual. Which side do you get on a bike.For me it's the left,but when you watch pit crew readying the bike for their rider, some jump on from the right others the left. I'm right handed but would fire a rifle or use a bow and arrow left handed..I'd shovel left handed as well, my right hand nearer the blade rather than on the handle. Just got me thinking that's all.
Hi fazersharp,Get on from the left
Your account just got me thinking about tasks we all take for granted, but in fact do differently. Just like wheeling a bike from whichever side is comfortable to the individual. Which side do you get on a bike.For me it's the left,but when you watch pit crew readying the bike for their rider, some jump on from the right others the left. I'm right handed but would fire a rifle or use a bow and arrow left handed..I'd shovel left handed as well, my right hand nearer the blade rather than on the handle. Just got me thinking that's all.
Shoot with my right hand finger on the trigger
dig with my right hand at the handle and my left at the blade - stand the the left of the shovel
That could be a new thread.....What side do you stand when wheeling your bike.
That could be a new thread.....What side do you stand when wheeling your bike.
I stand on the left because that feels comfortable and natural.
I'm wondering if it's a right-handed/ left-handed thing?
Any lefties find it easier to stand on the right?
Ride safe man (rlkat )- but do you have any bends on your route :pokefun
Sorry I misunderstood your post :o (beer ) I now see that its new for you and you rode it home (in the rain at that ) --- its the last owner that never had any bends on his route.Ride safe man (rlkat )- but do you have any bends on your route :pokefun
Not many bends. It was mainly A1 just to get back home.
A ride in the sun to Oswestry, Tanat valley, over the Berwyns to Bala and back via Ruthin.
Rode home from work in the pissing rain and gusty winds again, on my 3 pair of gloves this week, two pairs from yesterday have not fully dried yet. :'(
A ride in the sun to Oswestry, Tanat valley, over the Berwyns to Bala and back via Ruthin.
I don't suppose for one minute that you found a Brown Kangaroo Leather Barmah Australian hat around the Lake Vyrnwy (Yes that is how you spell it) by any chance. Lost mine off the back of my bike about 5 years ago blasting around that lake.
Lovely spot to go to, Lake Vyrnwy Hotel has an outside balcony in the bar area where you can sit and enjoy a delicious pint looking up the length of the lake.
How come the Welsh do not have anything to do with Vowels in their spelling?
Rode home from work in the pissing rain and gusty winds again, on my 3 pair of gloves this week, two pairs from yesterday have not fully dried yet. :'(
A ride in the sun to Oswestry, Tanat valley, over the Berwyns to Bala and back via Ruthin.
I don't suppose for one minute that you found a Brown Kangaroo Leather Barmah Australian hat around the Lake Vyrnwy (Yes that is how you spell it) by any chance. Lost mine off the back of my bike about 5 years ago blasting around that lake.
Lovely spot to go to, Lake Vyrnwy Hotel has an outside balcony in the bar area where you can sit and enjoy a delicious pint looking up the length of the lake.
How come the Welsh do not have anything to do with Vowels in their spelling?
I have one of those tommy, although mine is nearly 20 years old now but going strong. Its brilliant in the rain and sun and everything.
Rode home from work in the pissing rain and gusty winds again, on my 3 pair of gloves this week, two pairs from yesterday have not fully dried yet. :'(
Just pick up a cheap box of latex gloves. I wear them under my gloves when it's cold/wet and ya don't feel a thing. Even keeps the heat in a little 👍
They're also useful if you arrive at a crime scene 😀
They're also useful if you arrive at a crime scene 😀Before and after the crime :lol :lol
And , at a real push, as emergency condoms as long as you have an elastic band handyOr 5 willies 😉
QuoteAnd , at a real push, as emergency condoms as long as you have an elastic band handyOr 5 willies 😉
How come the Welsh do not have anything to do with Vowels in their spelling?
Rode home from work in the pissing rain and gusty winds again, on my 3 pair of gloves this week, two pairs from yesterday have not fully dried yet. :'(
Finally got 100 miles out of a tank of fuel 🤗🤗 100.8 to be precise. Was risking it a bit waiting that long but wanted to make it into triple digits once haha
Finally got 100 miles out of a tank of fuel 🤗🤗 100.8 to be precise. Was risking it a bit waiting that long but wanted to make it into triple digits once haha
You got a 2.5 Gallon tank on that bike, or can't you get it out of second, 100.8 to the tank full FFS. :eek
Reading up in FOC-U a lot FZ1 riders are getting between 48 and 52 MPG
I love the Mighty Thous but could not put up with 100 miles per tank full, its not the cost as much as the bloody inconvenience of spending so much riding time looking for and sitting on garage forecourts.
You must be filling up every 3 motorway service stations on long runs.
If you don't want to ride at much more than 130 mph I would suggest a FZS 600 then at least double + your miles to the gallon. and possibly get 230 from a tank full. :fish
Finally got 100 miles out of a tank of fuel 🤗🤗 100.8 to be precise. Was risking it a bit waiting that long but wanted to make it into triple digits once haha
You got a 2.5 Gallon tank on that bike, or can't you get it out of second, 100.8 to the tank full FFS. :eek
Reading up in FOC-U a lot FZ1 riders are getting between 48 and 52 MPG
I love the Mighty Thous but could not put up with 100 miles per tank full, its not the cost as much as the bloody inconvenience of spending so much riding time looking for and sitting on garage forecourts.
You must be filling up every 3 motorway service stations on long runs.
If you don't want to ride at much more than 130 mph I would suggest a FZS 600 then at least double + your miles to the gallon. and possibly get 230 from a tank full. :fish
Haha nah it just doesn't do many miles to the gallon, never has done but has been worse since I've had it tuned. Doesn't bother me to be honest as I bought it for fun not for MPG. I don't do many long runs and its only £15 for a full tank so still works out cheaper than the car. Thinking about it I only used to get 150 miles to a tank on my yzf600r when I was hooning it and about 200 when behaving
Finally got 100 miles out of a tank of fuel 🤗🤗 100.8 to be precise. Was risking it a bit waiting that long but wanted to make it into triple digits once haha
You got a 2.5 Gallon tank on that bike, or can't you get it out of second, 100.8 to the tank full FFS. :eek
Reading up in FOC-U a lot FZ1 riders are getting between 48 and 52 MPG
I love the Mighty Thous but could not put up with 100 miles per tank full, its not the cost as much as the bloody inconvenience of spending so much riding time looking for and sitting on garage forecourts.
You must be filling up every 3 motorway service stations on long runs.
If you don't want to ride at much more than 130 mph I would suggest a FZS 600 then at least double + your miles to the gallon. and possibly get 230 from a tank full. :fish
Haha nah it just doesn't do many miles to the gallon, never has done but has been worse since I've had it tuned. Doesn't bother me to be honest as I bought it for fun not for MPG. I don't do many long runs and its only £15 for a full tank so still works out cheaper than the car. Thinking about it I only used to get 150 miles to a tank on my yzf600r when I was hooning it and about 200 when behaving
Excuse my potentially wayward maths, but shouldn't a full tank cost at least £18? Unless either a) fuel has gone under a pound a litre since i was last home, b) you're filling up in a timewarp to the 90's or c) you've still got another 4 litres in the tank and therefore another 30/40 miles available!
If i can't get 130 miles out of mine, it could be the shortest FZ1 ownership on record!
Got £20 in mine for the last 2 fill ups , 170 ish before the light comes on , if your worried about mpg on a thou youv'e bought the wrong bike....you need the 6 ;)
Finally got 100 miles out of a tank of fuel 🤗🤗 100.8 to be precise. Was risking it a bit waiting that long but wanted to make it into triple digits once haha
You got a 2.5 Gallon tank on that bike, or can't you get it out of second, 100.8 to the tank full FFS. :eek
Reading up in FOC-U a lot FZ1 riders are getting between 48 and 52 MPG
I love the Mighty Thous but could not put up with 100 miles per tank full, its not the cost as much as the bloody inconvenience of spending so much riding time looking for and sitting on garage forecourts.
You must be filling up every 3 motorway service stations on long runs.
If you don't want to ride at much more than 130 mph I would suggest a FZS 600 then at least double + your miles to the gallon. and possibly get 230 from a tank full. :fish
Haha nah it just doesn't do many miles to the gallon, never has done but has been worse since I've had it tuned. Doesn't bother me to be honest as I bought it for fun not for MPG. I don't do many long runs and its only £15 for a full tank so still works out cheaper than the car. Thinking about it I only used to get 150 miles to a tank on my yzf600r when I was hooning it and about 200 when behaving
Excuse my potentially wayward maths, but shouldn't a full tank cost at least £18? Unless either a) fuel has gone under a pound a litre since i was last home, b) you're filling up in a timewarp to the 90's or c) you've still got another 4 litres in the tank and therefore another 30/40 miles available!
If i can't get 130 miles out of mine, it could be the shortest FZ1 ownership on record!
I've never managed to get more than £15 worth of fuel in mine and that's after the last bar has been flashing for a good 10 miles. It's supposedly got a 17 litre tank so either my petrol gauge is wildly wrong or ive got a sponge stuck in there haha I did question it a few months back but now I just accept it as is.
As i said its tuned quite a bit and goes like shit off a shovel so im not overly fussed. It's a toy as the end of the day not my sole form of transport.
Got £20 in mine for the last 2 fill ups , 170 ish before the light comes on , if your worried about mpg on a thou youv'e bought the wrong bike....you need the 6 ;)
I could not agree more.
The Mighty Thou is a brilliant bike (would dearly like one myself) but is a little on the thirsty side, but look what you get for your money :lol .
The FZS 600 is also a brilliant bike (That's why I own one myself) but is better on fuel and still goes very, very well, do I want that extra 30ish MPH? Yeah probably. :rollin :rollin :rollin
Took a runout to Seaways cafe with a couple of mates,then down to Bridlington for fish and chips.
Seaways was packed with bikes taking advantage of the weather, some nice bikes there.
Knobhead of the day was the operator of the speed camera van parked totally blocking the cycle lane and half of the left hand lane on the dual carriage forcing all the traffic into the right hand lane.
Tommy,
The Norton looks like a limited edition,only 50 made, Domiracer SS 961cc.Only about 3 years old and worth £30k plus if it's a genuine one.Spondon swing arm,Ohlins suspension and Brembo brakes.I'd love it. :lol
Nothing.
Thought I'd try out one of the Halfords 120% brighter headlight bulbs seeing as they've been on 'sale' for the past 9 or 10 times I've been in there. Can't say I agree with the 120% brighter part but it's definitely and improvement over the original and its a much whiter light which I prefer.
I am led top believe that LED bulbs are the way forward.Thought I'd try out one of the Halfords 120% brighter headlight bulbs seeing as they've been on 'sale' for the past 9 or 10 times I've been in there. Can't say I agree with the 120% brighter part but it's definitely and improvement over the original and its a much whiter light which I prefer.
I've been through all those 120 / 200% brighter bulbs, when I was into all that with the car. Ultra / Osram / Philips etc...
On the whole I was left quite disappointed. Just wasn't as bright or white as I had expected. Good to see you've achieved nice results.
HID's are another matter however! But then you are dealing with the legalities (or lack of), bad light reflection (from a incandescent reflector etc), too hot for the light housing, MOT grey area, etc.
I am led top believe that LED bulbs are the way forward.Thought I'd try out one of the Halfords 120% brighter headlight bulbs seeing as they've been on 'sale' for the past 9 or 10 times I've been in there. Can't say I agree with the 120% brighter part but it's definitely and improvement over the original and its a much whiter light which I prefer.
I've been through all those 120 / 200% brighter bulbs, when I was into all that with the car. Ultra / Osram / Philips etc...
On the whole I was left quite disappointed. Just wasn't as bright or white as I had expected. Good to see you've achieved nice results.
HID's are another matter however! But then you are dealing with the legalities (or lack of), bad light reflection (from a incandescent reflector etc), too hot for the light housing, MOT grey area, etc.
Took a runout to Seaways cafe with a couple of mates,then down to Bridlington for fish and chips.
Seaways was packed with bikes taking advantage of the weather, some nice bikes there.
Knobhead of the day was the operator of the speed camera van parked totally blocking the cycle lane and half of the left hand lane on the dual carriage forcing all the traffic into the right hand lane.
Is that a Dominator 99 600cc lump? or a Commando
This attached picture was nicked from Google Images, always fancied a Dommie as a young man, they were the best handling machine of yesteryear, not just my opinion but a known fact, that's is why the cafe racer customisers used the Norton Featherbed frame (Wideline and Slimline) coupled with the Norton Roadholder forks and and grafted in a Triumph T110 or a T120 lump welcome in the TRITON.
The original Dommie 99 turned out 31 BHP, thinking about it makes me smile.
My 1959 BSA Super Rocket (650 A10 parallel twin) turned out a meagre 40 BHP, the Triumph Bonneville 1968 650cc at 46 BHP and the Thruxton Bonneville 53 BHP.
Compared with the FZS 600 around 97 BHP. :lol Yeah Fazer rules.
Check out the polished aluminium bicycle pump under the fuel tank of the Dommie LOL
Fitted some real carbon fibre rad covers to the FZ1N.
Now it looks just a little bit more badass!
https://youtu.be/9-faYjojOWU
Fitted some real carbon fibre rad covers to the FZ1N.
Now it looks just a little bit more badass!
https://youtu.be/9-faYjojOWU (https://youtu.be/9-faYjojOWU)
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Yep, mine are wired up to a relay that works off the ignition and is separate from the headlights.
I just can't see why they included a strobe - is it so you can annoy people coming the other way?
No
NoNo
Eerrrr! You don't want to phone a friend then.
Or time to consider?
Put new chain and sprocketas on , but still makes a noise :(
Another year , another pass :D think thats 15 years of straight passes without advisories :thumbup
:o letting the side down here , only 1530 miles since last MOT :o ......
i did sort my spare wheel and tyre out which has excellent tread and a better tyre , in a rush this morning i soon had the rear wheel out ,new one has a good wavy disc on it so swapped the sprocket and cush drive rubbers over and offered the wheel up , thats when I noticed the lack of wheel bearings :o ........**** old one back in measure tread , got about 1.5 mm but looks a lot less.....just a mile to my local station that ive been using for many years , mentioned the tyre before the test and he was fine with it.....
the down side of not using It much over the last year , it ran a bit lumpy on the way home , running on 3.5 cylinders below 4000 rpm , suspect blocked pilot jet on one of the carbs , with the thou on sorn ,2 of my other bikes wanting MOT, s and another in bits thats put me off the road untill i have time to fiddle , will give it a service at the same time ;)
Are the R clips blue. :lolMust be, that’s why they’re taking so long to arrive :rollin
Are the R clips blue. :lol
washed and put back in the garage was gonna have a ride to maidstone but too cold. feeling the cold in my old age :rolleyes
washed and put back in the garage was gonna have a ride to maidstone but too cold. feeling the cold in my old age :rolleyes
11-59 am still in my dressing gown but about to get motivated get dressed and remove my rear caliper in readiness for the blue spot to go on.
Ok Tommy, what part of yes and no did you not understand? :lol :pokefun
Ok Tommy, what part of yes and no did you not understand? :lol :pokefun
Well the bit in between really.
Ok Tommy, what part of yes and no did you not understand? :lol :pokefun
Well the bit in between really.
Definition of and. 1 —used as a function word to indicate connection or addition especially of items within the same class or type —used to join sentence elements of the same grammatical rank or function. :rolleyes :z :lol
I must be one lucky fella. I commute 100 miles every day five days a week and love it. This also means I get to do regular maintenance every month too.
The weather in this country never gets cold enough to not ride if you have the right gear,and my Mrs buys me anything I need if I'm too tight to buy it myself.
Charged my battery, can't believe it went on for around 2.5hrs, the cold weather obviously took its toll, battery's relatively newish.
Think the short runs too and from work, with the heated grips, headlights and spotlights, electric blanket, tv, playstation.microwave,kettle are a bit of a drainage combination.
All good now though. :)
Charged my battery, can't believe it went on for around 2.5hrs, the cold weather obviously took its toll, battery's relatively newish.
Think the short runs too and from work, with the heated grips, headlights and spotlights, electric blanket, tv, playstation.microwave,kettle are a bit of a drainage combination.
All good now though. :)
Making the most of the mild weather. Yellow warning issued for snow and ice in my area for Saturday and Sunday. A ride in the hills, stopping at Bala lake. A coffee and a snack , then back to Wrexham via Ruthin.
Since fitting the blue spot rear caliper I decided to completely service the front two blue spots.
Spent the afternoon out on the patio in fairly pleasant weather hint of sunshine for a while.
Removed calipers (Left the brake lines connected) gave them a good soaking in hot soapy water hanging in a bucket and used the wife's toothbrush to give them a really good scrub, gently pushed the pistons out a little so i could really clean them (Thankfully no rust what-so-ever) rinsed and dried and red rubber greased the piston, remover the top of the Master Cylinder and gently pushed the piston back into place , removed excess RR grease.
Pads still have lots of life in them so cleaned them and lubed he rear of pads with a smear of Copper Slip along with the pad retaining pin and R Clips.
Spent about 3 hours doing the job but well pleased with the outcome, looks better as well with nice clean calipers.
Tip: The spring that bears down on the pads by the brake pad retaining pin has to go on the right way round, the spring is not symmetrical, seen on one of the pictures below.
Since fitting the blue spot rear caliper I decided to completely service the front two blue spots.
Spent the afternoon out on the patio in fairly pleasant weather hint of sunshine for a while.
Removed calipers (Left the brake lines connected) gave them a good soaking in hot soapy water hanging in a bucket and used the wife's toothbrush to give them a really good scrub, gently pushed the pistons out a little so i could really clean them (Thankfully no rust what-so-ever) rinsed and dried and red rubber greased the piston, remover the top of the Master Cylinder and gently pushed the piston back into place , removed excess RR grease.
Pads still have lots of life in them so cleaned them and lubed he rear of pads with a smear of Copper Slip along with the pad retaining pin and R Clips.
Spent about 3 hours doing the job but well pleased with the outcome, looks better as well with nice clean calipers.
Tip: The spring that bears down on the pads by the brake pad retaining pin has to go on the right way round, the spring is not symmetrical, seen on one of the pictures below.
I use a stainless steel scouring ball to clean the pad pins up, it gets any shite off them really efficiently without any damage at all to the pin.
And the gold colured pad plate has a small arrow on it which should be facing upwards (forward motion) on refitting. You can just see it in your photo on the bottom left of the plate.
Made sure the Fazer was fully covered before using the angle grinder on a steel item in the vice.Likewise, don't expect the burning steel sparks to bounce harmlessly off your patio doors, they stick to glass and each melts a tiny little pit. :'(
This is always a useful precaution unless you happen to like the look of tiny rust spots on items nearby.
Since fitting the blue spot rear caliper I decided to completely service the front two blue spots.
Spent the afternoon out on the patio in fairly pleasant weather hint of sunshine for a while.
Removed calipers (Left the brake lines connected) gave them a good soaking in hot soapy water hanging in a bucket and used the wife's toothbrush to give them a really good scrub, gently pushed the pistons out a little so i could really clean them (Thankfully no rust what-so-ever) rinsed and dried and red rubber greased the piston, remover the top of the Master Cylinder and gently pushed the piston back into place , removed excess RR grease.
Pads still have lots of life in them so cleaned them and lubed he rear of pads with a smear of Copper Slip along with the pad retaining pin and R Clips.
Spent about 3 hours doing the job but well pleased with the outcome, looks better as well with nice clean calipers.
Tip: The spring that bears down on the pads by the brake pad retaining pin has to go on the right way round, the spring is not symmetrical, seen on one of the pictures below.
I use a stainless steel scouring ball to clean the pad pins up, it gets any shite off them really efficiently without any damage at all to the pin.
And the gold colured pad plate has a small arrow on it which should be facing upwards (forward motion) on refitting. You can just see it in your photo on the bottom left of the plate.
Hey Darrsi,
Good spot mate.
I cleaned them bad boys and did not even notice the arrow, I had to check in the Haynes Manual to see which way around the spring went and that was on the second caliper, fortunately I had fitted the first one the correct way around. :thumbup
A ride into Shropshire this morning, then back into Wales and the Ponderosa, Horseshoe Pass, for a snack. A bit breezy but very mild. A dozen bikers there when I arrived.
I'm too old and slow to ride with those big boys ! I can't seem to find anyone slow enough to accompany me. :'(
Since fitting the blue spot rear caliper I decided to completely service the front two blue spots.
Spent the afternoon out on the patio in fairly pleasant weather hint of sunshine for a while.
Removed calipers (Left the brake lines connected) gave them a good soaking in hot soapy water hanging in a bucket and used the wife's toothbrush to give them a really good scrub, gently pushed the pistons out a little so i could really clean them (Thankfully no rust what-so-ever) rinsed and dried and red rubber greased the piston, remover the top of the Master Cylinder and gently pushed the piston back into place , removed excess RR grease.
Pads still have lots of life in them so cleaned them and lubed he rear of pads with a smear of Copper Slip along with the pad retaining pin and R Clips.
Spent about 3 hours doing the job but well pleased with the outcome, looks better as well with nice clean calipers.
Tip: The spring that bears down on the pads by the brake pad retaining pin has to go on the right way round, the spring is not symmetrical, seen on one of the pictures below.
I use a stainless steel scouring ball to clean the pad pins up, it gets any shite off them really efficiently without any damage at all to the pin.
And the gold colured pad plate has a small arrow on it which should be facing upwards (forward motion) on refitting. You can just see it in your photo on the bottom left of the plate.
Hey Darrsi,
Good spot mate.
I cleaned them bad boys and did not even notice the arrow, I had to check in the Haynes Manual to see which way around the spring went and that was on the second caliper, fortunately I had fitted the first one the correct way around. :thumbup
Because I am getting old and forgetful I take a lot of photos with my phone before taking things apart nowadays so I have a reminder of how it fitted together, but there is also a little voice in my head saying " how do you know it was fitted correctly before". :\
Made sure the Fazer was fully covered before using the angle grinder on a steel item in the vice.Likewise, don't expect the burning steel sparks to bounce harmlessly off your patio doors, they stick to glass and each melts a tiny little pit. :'(
This is always a useful precaution unless you happen to like the look of tiny rust spots on items nearby.
>edit< Sorry Tommy, didn't read back far enough to see you'd already covered this!
I gazed lovingly at it and realised that I won't be going for a ride in the North Wales hills today !
I had considered another search for your missing hat at lake Vyrnwy, Tommy. You will have to manage without it for a while longer. :lol
This image will be very useful, given the vast array of similar hats to be found in the vicinity of the lake. Thank-you Tommy, most thoughtful. I have printed it and shall take it with me. The vibrant Welsh Daffodil should be sufficient to distinguish your hat from the run of the mill versions roaming amongst the pheasants in this area. :)
I've read that them there LiiOn batteries don't like the cold.I've found they go flat quickly in the cold on my drill, they're sometimes both totally flat when I start to use them. which kind of defeats the object of having two batteries but at least they charge quickly and they last longer when their not cold, my power tools all live in my cellar so they get cool but not as cold as outside.
I had new DID chain and sprockets fitted to the 600.So much smoother on the ride home.
A ride to Bala to drop something off at my friends house. Dry and bright when I left home. Mist and rain in Bala. Took a flask with me expecting to sit by the lake for an hour. Instead, I had 30 minutes sheltering under a tree, drinking my coffee. Four bikers went past heading towards Dolgellau, so I wasn't the only nutter out today. Just finished washing and drying the bike.
I am not a believer in LocTite, but there is one and one only acceptation for me, the infamous front sprocket nut (12mm), along with a new sprocket washer each time it comes off.
LocTite 620 is what Yamaha recommend.
If that bad boy comes undone it can throw you up the road big time if the chain jams up in the engine area :eek , whilst fucking the output shaft big time, I'm told it is a complete engine strip down to replace it, or weld the nut to the shaft at the risk of cooking oil seals.
Cheerful little soul aren't I ? :rolleyes
There is another way to solve it and does not require stripping or welding :eek :)
I am not a believer in LocTite, but there is one and one only acceptation for me, the infamous front sprocket nut (12mm), along with a new sprocket washer each time it comes off.
LocTite 620 is what Yamaha recommend.
If that bad boy comes undone it can throw you up the road big time if the chain jams up in the engine area :eek , whilst fucking the output shaft big time, I'm told it is a complete engine strip down to replace it, or weld the nut to the shaft at the risk of cooking oil seals.
Cheerful little soul aren't I ? :rolleyes
There is another way to solve it and does not require stripping or welding :eek :)
FFS unfazed I can't hold my breath much longer
My red 'winter' Fazer, Tommy. The old chain was running as rough as hell. There wasn't a great deal of wear on the front or rear sprocket but changed the lot as I always do. The output shaft bearing was checked, and was smooth with no play. Output shaft threads were fine too. 12mm nut fitted. Out tomorrow in the 11 degree 'heat', all being well.
But at least yours is out on the streets Anquetil, not locked up in a shed. :lol
That is ingenious, unfazed. Bloody brilliant ! I have printed the file off for future reference. Thank-you.Desperation with frustration is often the mother of invention :lol
I fitted a Tutoro chain oiler on the 'winter' 600 this morning. At dinnertime I went for a 20 mile spin to check the flow rate. I had to decrease it a bit. Started raining half an hour after I got back. I shall tidy the zip ties up in the morning and, weather permitting, go for a longer ride to fine tune it..I have a Tutoro fitted to my MT09 great bit of kit, I think you could remove about a metre of the plastic piping there though. I have my feed screw set at about 1/3rd of a turn open get about 700/750 miles before needing to top up again current chain and sprockets 15,000 miles, front sprocket showing a bit of wear, but I do have a tight spot on the chain, no noticeable wear on the rear. I even have the feed set up as you have.
Fitted my some Oxford L.E.D turn signals today. After much pissing about with resistors and stupid Yamaha connections I finally got them working but then to my dismay realised they don't fit without some kind of spacer/blanking plate?Yep. You need these. I bought these for my 2008 Gen 2 a couple of years ago. Got mine from M&P's though, not this American site and they were cheaper. Maybe contact Oxford direct and find out where your local dealer is. https://www.motosport.com/oxford-indicator-spacers?mmy=yamaha%3Bfzs1000%3B2008&mmy_source=pdp (https://www.motosport.com/oxford-indicator-spacers?mmy=yamaha%3Bfzs1000%3B2008&mmy_source=pdp)
I've used the stock bases for now but looks awful. The back will need something similar too,
Does anyone know what I'm looking for?
I fitted a Tutoro chain oiler on the 'winter' 600 this morning. At dinnertime I went for a 20 mile spin to check the flow rate. I had to decrease it a bit. Started raining half an hour after I got back. I shall tidy the zip ties up in the morning and, weather permitting, go for a longer ride to fine tune it..
Fitted my some Oxford L.E.D turn signals today. After much pissing about with resistors and stupid Yamaha connections I finally got them working but then to my dismay realised they don't fit without some kind of spacer/blanking plate?Yep. You need these. I bought these for my 2008 Gen 2 a couple of years ago. Got mine from M&P's though, not this American site and they were cheaper. Maybe contact Oxford direct and find out where your local dealer is. https://www.motosport.com/oxford-indicator-spacers?mmy=yamaha%3Bfzs1000%3B2008&mmy_source=pdp (https://www.motosport.com/oxford-indicator-spacers?mmy=yamaha%3Bfzs1000%3B2008&mmy_source=pdp)
I've used the stock bases for now but looks awful. The back will need something similar too,
Does anyone know what I'm looking for?
That is much neater than my routing effort, mountaingoat. I shall have to have a rethink.I fitted a Scottoiler inside the left hand tail fairing and fed the delivery tube down the right hand side, crossing over the front of the swingarm pivot then under the left side of the arm. Aside from a couple of tiewraps it’s scarcely visible. The oiler reservoir itself isn’t vertical, but that hasn’t been a problem.
Thanks for that, Fazerider. All suggestions are welcome.Took a pic this afternoon:
Decided to finally bleed my rear brake... Found an old bottle of "turtle wax" while looking for my bleed kit so gave it a wash and wax, then clocked a really old bottle of brasso polish so did the silencer! Proper shiney...
Decided to finally bleed my rear brake... Found an old bottle of "turtle wax" while looking for my bleed kit so gave it a wash and wax, then clocked a really old bottle of brasso polish so did the silencer! Proper shiney...
But did you get around to bleeding that brake?
Installed my new rear L.E.D turn signals and finally wired the tail light indicators in. It's very obvious that I'm indicating now 🤗
Installed my new rear L.E.D turn signals and finally wired the tail light indicators in. It's very obvious that I'm indicating now 🤗
It is obvious that you are indicating, what is not obvious is which way your going :pokefun
Mr unfazed ,it's been 3years since I had my knee replaced, don't skip on your exercises I really worked hard at doing mine and making sure I could bend it fully it's really paid off I often forget I've had it done its great being pain free . It does take the scar a while to settle down especially when you first start wearing you bike trousers :thumbup
Not today but the last week or two,
Fitted wezmoto braided lines front and back race setup, adapted a pair of monorack arms to fit the bike with missing support brackets , new EBC sintered front pads, rubbed down and painted a few rust spots on frame and a nice coating of acf50.
Roll on spring !!
First blast with new exhaust, saw Prince Charles and 6 police bikers giving it sum doing like a rolling road block.I know his lads do but didn't know Charlie rode
Yes ACF50 works and I can see the advantage of buying the one with atrigger spray because the normal spray can comes out more like a glupy squirt than a spray, I don't go everywhere with it but instead spray it into a lid and either dab a rag into it or a small brush so I can reach award areasIf you put the tin in hot water for a few minutes, it comes out a bit better but I tend to use a rag or brush too.
Finally got my girl back last week after she was pushed over and damaged down the right hand side so today has been filled with wash and a full treatment of acf 50....she looks mint!
Yes ACF50 works and I can see the advantage of buying the one with atrigger spray because the normal spray can comes out more like a glupy squirt than a spray, I don't go everywhere with it but instead spray it into a lid and either dab a rag into it or a small brush so I can reach award areas
Finally got my girl back last week after she was pushed over and damaged down the right hand side so today has been filled with wash and a full treatment of acf 50....she looks mint!
Finally got my girl back last week after she was pushed over and damaged down the right hand side so today has been filled with wash and a full treatment of acf 50....she looks mint!
The Fizzy 600, both box & fox eye, simply have nice proportions to me, and that is a particularly nice example.
How come it was pushed over?
What seat is that?
Finally got my girl back last week after she was pushed over and damaged down the right hand side so today has been filled with wash and a full treatment of acf 50....she looks mint!
The Fizzy 600, both box & fox eye, simply have nice proportions to me, and that is a particularly nice example.
How come it was pushed over?
What seat is that?
Yeah she was pushed over by a Down Syndrome lad, he was walking through my works car park with his carer and he just pushed it over. I was gutted and after over a month messing with insurance (his not mine) It was finally repaired last week. The seat as with all the mods were done by the previous owner, you can tell its been a much loved bike and that will certainly continue with my ownership :-)
Used the 600 for work for the first time this year.......as last year , cagers still out to get me :grumble
A timly reminder for us all with a new season nearly on us........ride safe foccers :thumbup
Hi james , just the usual near misses and smidsy's, dont ride much in the winter and forgot how bad it can be.....I need to take it easy at the start of the season as I get a little rusty over winter :rolleyes
200000 thats impresive , great piccie , would of been better 26 miles ago though :lol
A hundred mile round trip to Colwyn Bay/Rhos on Sea and back. Lovely weather, 9 degrees this afternoon. Positively tropical for this time of year in North Wales.Great to see you're getting lots of time in the saddle Mike :thumbup, not that I'm jealous or anything! :'(
... Pergeot Carbolite racing bike ...
:rollin :rollin... Pergeot Carbolite racing bike ...
I have the same make car and can never spell it either. :lol
This may be of assistance re the car and bicycle manufacturer | :lol
It was the 10000 miles a year training and racing that I was doing at the time, Tommy. :) Photo taken on Mont Ventoux.
Out for a quick 20 mile blat before a pre snow lay up as its already been 15 or more days since I got out, wasn't cold thanks to this lot. The blue is a thing camping mat that fits the chest and wraps all the way around to my back and is both insulating and windproof.
Before you start that is just my top half but I find that I only need boots and normal leathers for my bottom half.
Out for a quick 20 mile blat before a pre snow lay up as its already been 15 or more days since I got out, wasn't cold thanks to this lot. The blue is a thin camping mat -crap for camping that fits the chest and wraps all the way around to my back and is both insulating and windproof.
Before you start that is just my top half but I find that I only need boots and normal leathers for my bottom half.
Its all very thin and close fitting - peel it off and I am like a wet cat underneath :lolOut for a quick 20 mile blat before a pre snow lay up as its already been 15 or more days since I got out, wasn't cold thanks to this lot. The blue is a thin camping mat -crap for camping that fits the chest and wraps all the way around to my back and is both insulating and windproof.
Before you start that is just my top half but I find that I only need boots and normal leathers for my bottom half.
Was it only a 20 mile ride because you wasting all the light hours getting dressed beforehand? Haha
You must have to buy a bike jacket 3 times too big to get all that on underneath
Its all very thin and close fitting - peel it off and I am like a wet cat underneath :lolOut for a quick 20 mile blat before a pre snow lay up as its already been 15 or more days since I got out, wasn't cold thanks to this lot. The blue is a thin camping mat -crap for camping that fits the chest and wraps all the way around to my back and is both insulating and windproof.
Before you start that is just my top half but I find that I only need boots and normal leathers for my bottom half.
Was it only a 20 mile ride because you wasting all the light hours getting dressed beforehand? Haha
You must have to buy a bike jacket 3 times too big to get all that on underneath
The short sleeve one is a surfing rash vest - great with the short neck and in the summer its just that and a different jacket with lots of perforations.
The blue wrap is for very cold but I have another that I made that is just a chest piece, mainly because I am too tight to buy a proper windstopper top.
Honestly Fazersharp, mate. Learn to spend a bit of money where your favourite things are concerned (e.g. riding your bike). Get yourself one of those Pertex wind shirts, like the cyclists use. Thin as a fag paper, weighs nothing, packs down tiny in a little stuff sack. Put it on under or over a pullover, makes one hell of a difference without bulking you out. If you need to be warmer still, try a down or primaloft jacket under your bike jacket - some have a Pertex outer layer, so they are very windproof, and come in different weights, so you still don't need to bulk up too much. Wind chill is half the battle.You are right but I have not spent the money on "fancy" wind shirts through fear of wasting loads of dosh paying more for a name and not the product, I just don't know enough (anything) about that gear. I have looked at reviews for stuff in the past but seems mostly the push bike peeps are more concerned with wicking sweat and when they say its stops wind chill they are talking about 20mph and not 70mph AND they are producing extra body heat peddling.
Honestly Fazersharp, mate. Learn to spend a bit of money where your favourite things are concerned (e.g. riding your bike). Get yourself one of those Pertex wind shirts, like the cyclists use. Thin as a fag paper, weighs nothing, packs down tiny in a little stuff sack. Put it on under or over a pullover, makes one hell of a difference without bulking you out. If you need to be warmer still, try a down or primaloft jacket under your bike jacket - some have a Pertex outer layer, so they are very windproof, and come in different weights, so you still don't need to bulk up too much. Wind chill is half the battle.
Or stop riding in freezing weather - which I can highly recommend :lol - saves on petrol and general running costs too. In fact, stay in bed all day, then you won't even need to pay for central heating ;)
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Honestly Fazersharp, mate. Learn to spend a bit of money where your favourite things are concerned (e.g. riding your bike). Get yourself one of those Pertex wind shirts, like the cyclists use. Thin as a fag paper, weighs nothing, packs down tiny in a little stuff sack. Put it on under or over a pullover, makes one hell of a difference without bulking you out. If you need to be warmer still, try a down or primaloft jacket under your bike jacket - some have a Pertex outer layer, so they are very windproof, and come in different weights, so you still don't need to bulk up too much. Wind chill is half the battle.
Or stop riding in freezing weather - which I can highly recommend :lol - saves on petrol and general running costs too. In fact, stay in bed all day, then you won't even need to pay for central heating ;)
Yeah that's OK for you to say and do Trimmer of Hedges' in your sticky little one bedroom hovel out the back of nowhere, but the mighty Sharpie has to heat and maintain the family mansion the seat of all his ancestry, not like the rest of us plebs with the seats of all our incestry and inbreading. :eek
Sharpie does not have 6 fingers and webbed feet your know, he is proper posh, landed gentry.
Honestly Fazersharp, mate. Learn to spend a bit of money where your favourite things are concerned (e.g. riding your bike). Get yourself one of those Pertex wind shirts, like the cyclists use. Thin as a fag paper, weighs nothing, packs down tiny in a little stuff sack. Put it on under or over a pullover, makes one hell of a difference without bulking you out. If you need to be warmer still, try a down or primaloft jacket under your bike jacket - some have a Pertex outer layer, so they are very windproof, and come in different weights, so you still don't need to bulk up too much. Wind chill is half the battle.
Or stop riding in freezing weather - which I can highly recommend :lol - saves on petrol and general running costs too. In fact, stay in bed all day, then you won't even need to pay for central heating ;)
Yeah that's OK for you to say and do Trimmer of Hedges' in your sticky little one bedroom hovel out the back of nowhere, but the mighty Sharpie has to heat and maintain the family mansion the seat of all his ancestry, not like the rest of us plebs with the seats of all our incestry and inbreading. :eek
Sharpie does not have 6 fingers and webbed feet your know, he is proper posh, landed gentry.
Well, he'll just have to throw another servant on the fire then, won't he :rolleyes
Started my FZS 600 up todayIf you had 15 layers of clothes on you could of been riding for those 20 mins
I let if run for about 20 mins to get up to temperature and then put her back to sleep.
Started my FZS 600 up todayIf you had 15 layers of clothes on you could of been riding for those 20 mins
I let if run for about 20 mins to get up to temperature and then put her back to sleep.
You will have to post a picture of it :eek :D
You will have to post a picture of it :eek :D
iam with you UNFAZED.......thinking of doing the same myself but using 12mm round bar.....sounds like yours has a steam punk theme to it :thumbup .............
:useless
You will have to post a picture of it :eek :D
iam with you UNFAZED.......thinking of doing the same myself but using 12mm round bar.....sounds like yours has a steam punk theme to it :thumbup .............
:useless
I was thinking along those line 15mm copper, plumbing fittings.
Why not go the whole hog and connect up a radiator and incorporate it in the cooling system of the bike? Help cool the engine in the summer and keep you warm in the winter.
I think it would be a unique customisation
and you could spray it the same colour as the bike.
Very attractive. :lol
Ohh! It would also give you a point to bleed any air locks out of the system, you could also put a tap inline to drain the system down, make sure it's a hot tap though, with the bit of red on the top.
You will have to post a picture of it :eek :D
iam with you UNFAZED.......thinking of doing the same myself but using 12mm round bar.....sounds like yours has a steam punk theme to it :thumbup .............
:useless
I was thinking along those line 15mm copper, plumbing fittings.
Why not go the whole hog and connect up a radiator and incorporate it in the cooling system of the bike? Help cool the engine in the summer and keep you warm in the winter.
I think it would be a unique customisation
and you could spray it the same colour as the bike.
Very attractive. :lol
Ohh! It would also give you a point to bleed any air locks out of the system, you could also put a tap inline to drain the system down, make sure it's a hot tap though, with the bit of red on the top.
Dont need to paint it Tommy, Ive the Tango colour scheme bike :)
I was thinking of fitting a drain tap, then I can fill it with water when I go out in winter. The heat from the pipes will boil it up, open the tap into a mug with teabag in, hey presto, a mobile brew on the road :)
Took my Gen 1 thou for her annual checkup.
Pass 1st time but an advisory for a new rear tyre.
Got Pilot Road 4s at the mo - any advice on a different tyre?
I've heard the Bridgestone T31 is a good choice.
Top tip, cheers mate.
I think you're right, the video was done a few years ago but that tyre was highly regarded by RH.
The materials used and tyre design can only have improved since then so, perhaps, the T31 is the way to go.
Perhaps a bit more investigation required?? :)
I have to say, I'm just looking forward to a better spring/summer and the chance to put a few more miles on the bike.
We are blessed with such great roads in Wales, especially around the Brecon Beacons and Mid Wales area, which are just a few miles from where I live in Cwmbran, so looking forward to this year.
Happy riding to everyone :faz 8)
The T30 Evo is a good tyre. I have been using them for a couple of years. Ron Haslam's race school switched to Dunlop Roadsmart 111 tyres in 2017, probably for commercial reasons.
Giving the original downpipes a fresh coat of VHT black :D
Giving the original downpipes a fresh coat of VHT black :D
Honestly thought you had a Batarang on the wall then 😂
Well, I made a start. Its out of the box
All on. Including a dcat pipe. Tight fit between the 2 to 1 and the link pipe, had to fit them together in a vice, and make up a bkt as mounting holes not quite in alignment
Thanks. Donington Park on a week tomoroow, be interesting to see if theres any performance gain
Thanks. Donington Park on a week tomoroow, be interesting to see if theres any performance gain
Hi Agricola,
What tyres do you have on the bike? The back one looks quite low profile or is it just the angle the photo was taken from.
Quote from: tommyardin link=topic=6412.msg276435#msg276435 traditional20410769You will have to post a picture of it :eek :D
iam with you UNFAZED.......thinking of doing the same myself but using 12mm round bar.....sounds like yours has a steam punk theme to it :thumbup .............
:useless
I was thinking along those line 15mm copper, plumbing fittings.
Why not go the whole hog and connect up a radiator and incorporate it in the cooling system of the bike? Help cool the engine in the summer and keep you warm in the winter.
I think it would be a unique customisation
and you could spray it the same colour as the bike.
Very attractive. :lol
Ohh! It would also give you a point to bleed any air locks out of the system, you could also put a tap inline to drain the system down, make sure it's a hot tap though, with the bit of red on the top.
Dont need to paint it Tommy, Ive the Tango colour scheme bike :)
I was thinking of fitting a drain tap, then I can fill it with water when I go out in winter. The heat from the pipes will boil it up, open the tap into a mug with teabag in, hey presto, a mobile brew on the road :)
Thanks. Donington Park on a week tomoroow, be interesting to see if theres any performance gain
Hi Agricola,
What tyres do you have on the bike? The back one looks quite low profile or is it just the angle the photo was taken from.
Bridgestone BT-023 on both back and front. I have no complaints about them and this set has done three trackdays. One slight front end shimmy at the Melbourne loop but I put that down to opening up while too much lean
I have no desire to get into/start a tyre debate, Ive always had Brdigestones on my bikes and will continue to do so until I have reason to change. So There :nana :nana
Passed mot...no advisories...😁😁
Passed mot...no advisories...😁😁
A Result :thumbup
Passed mot...no advisories...😁😁
A Result :thumbup
Don't you just love it when that happens! 😎
MOT's this month (Heavy Month)You could do some before the date - say 2 months, yes you will loose out that year but the next year you will of efectivly moved the date by 3 months because you can have the mot done and pay for up to 28 days before the mot date
Mrs Pug 206,
Fazer FZS600,
Merc SLK,
Vauxhall Combo Van
Honda C90.
Its not like road tax that you can split by doing 6 month tax on some and 12 on other to part them I F----g stuck without running one till the tax runs out and oputting SORN on it for 6 months I could do that with the FZS600 as I don't ride it through the winter.
Back on the road again, took the 600 out for my first trip on the bike since the Knee replacement 10 weeks ago. :woot Rode it to the Physio department of the Hospital, no queueing in traffic, no issues trying to find parking, no problems just a big :D on my face. :eek roll on the Summer
Blobbed itPahh - I think I can still see 1/2mm of chicken strip
Serviced the Exup, topped up the oil and took it for a little blast.That kind of makes it look like a tiger in the jungle
Haven't rode it for over six months and it still feels tight as a drum.
So glad I kept hold of it.
Bought a rear hugger and fenda extenda - now looking for a decent battery charger (Oxford?) - any advice?I have one like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/CTEK-MXS-5-0-Temperature-Compensation/dp/B00FC42HAA/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522681419&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=battery+charger+yamaha+ctek (https://www.amazon.co.uk/CTEK-MXS-5-0-Temperature-Compensation/dp/B00FC42HAA/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522681419&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=battery+charger+yamaha+ctek)
Serviced the Exup, topped up the oil and took it for a little blast.
Haven't rode it for over six months and it still feels tight as a drum.
So glad I kept hold of it.
Bought a rear hugger and fenda extenda - now looking for a decent battery charger (Oxford?) - any advice?I've got this it's kept the missus shadow ready to go all winter https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F322670322457 (https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F322670322457)
Blobbed itPahh - I think I can still see 1/2mm of chicken strip
Serviced the Exup, topped up the oil and took it for a little blast.
Haven't rode it for over six months and it still feels tight as a drum.
So glad I kept hold of it.
It was a joke.Blobbed itPahh - I think I can still see 1/2mm of chicken strip
Think you might find that is a part of the side wall.
Sharpie thinks your only out of tread pattern when you take the side off the valve cap. :rolleyes
Not sure to be honest. Bought it already done from a Foccer on here.Serviced the Exup, topped up the oil and took it for a little blast.
Haven't rode it for over six months and it still feels tight as a drum.
So glad I kept hold of it.
Who did your seat?
Serviced the Exup, topped up the oil and took it for a little blast.
Haven't rode it for over six months and it still feels tight as a drum.
So glad I kept hold of it.
Who did your seat?
Not sure to be honest. Bought it already done from a Foccer on here.
Thought I remember him saying it was a Sargent.
Whatever it is, it's extremely comfortable on long runs and very good quality. Although it's a bit higher than standard with the extra padding so makes me tip toe a bit on certain cambers.
It was a joke.Blobbed itPahh - I think I can still see 1/2mm of chicken strip
Think you might find that is a part of the side wall.
Sharpie thinks your only out of tread pattern when you take the side off the valve cap. :rolleyes
Fitted a new battery and front sprocket+nut. Sprocket cover went back on with about half of the gasket that was there when I took it off last time.Nope its ok without but you may have to adjust your clutch cable
Never seen a bike with a gasket around the sprocket cover before, is it worth worrying about replacing it? The back and bottom of its open anyway...
:lol rode mine to the mot, passed, no advisories. Rode home. Its very easy really red98!!!!!
Great weather in Morecambe today so cleaned her then a ride up to Kirby Lonsdale and finished off at Sunderland point in Overton which is where the photo was taken. Lots of bug splats on the lid too which makes me happy.....summer is finally here, fingers crossed it stays long time.
Great weather in Morecambe today so cleaned her then a ride up to Kirby Lonsdale and finished off at Sunderland point in Overton which is where the photo was taken. Lots of bug splats on the lid too which makes me happy.....summer is finally here, fingers crossed it stays long time.
Fantastic looking bike
Took the 600 for its MOT - passed, no advisories, absolutely spot-on.
Dudeofrude - what brand of discs did you go for ?
Resprayed the radiator and ordered a set of stainless exhaust flange nuts.
No, left the steel studs in as only 1 needed replacement. Thought I'd go with the stainless nuts for ease of disassembly should it be necessary in the future. Was aware of galling so figured dissimilar metals was the way to go. Plenty of copper grease is my middle name :lol . Once you've seen a seized exup valve, you know it makes sense :thumbup
Took it for a spin around Brecon in the sun :sun :D
MrAnquetil , yesterday you went to my old stamping ground I to was born in hednesford moved to Cannock as a child spent most of my adult there I'm in bloxwich now , the club in broardway is 50yards from my cousins house and a pal of mine has been in that club for many years small world eh !
Bought the Fazer thou out of slumber and reminded myself just how quick these things are.
Came across a dismembered deer in a pool of blood.
Obviously been hit at speed by something.
Certainly makes you think.
Bought the Fazer thou out of slumberI love the way you have chosen the only spot in the whole field with matching buttercups
I was delighted to find it open again, and they have restarted Wednesday Bike Nights. Have to spread the word to all the old customers who may not know that it has risen from the ashes ! Apparently it is going to be called K1 Cafe.might be worth adding the photo to google+ for info on the cafe -
Cleaned and re-oiled my K&N air filter. It seems smoother at lower revs, so I think it's done some good, either that or it's a placebo effect.
Also put some velcro (furry side only) under the top of my screen to stop it buzzing against the fairing, worked a treat!
140 :lol on the clock did not have Sat Nav on bike so unsure of accurate speed.
My favourite 'bikers' cafe, Castlewood Cafe, near Uttoxeter, shut down in January. I heard last week that it had reopened recently, under new ownership. Decided to have a ride over from Wrexham on a gorgeous sunny day. I was delighted to find it open again, and they have restarted Wednesday Bike Nights. Have to spread the word to all the old customers who may not know that it has risen from the ashes ! Apparently it is going to be called K1 Cafe.
Had a ride up to Bangers cafe on the MT10 and watched some bikes being Dyno'd and thought .....I've got to go and get the Fazer out.
A ride in the sunshine to Lakeside Cafe,
The mechanic showed me the old ones afterwards, which were seriously rusted! Apparently there's a rubber stopper at the bottom of the headset which means that water can condense inside, then gets trapped, so the bottom bearings are sitting in water :(
I'll have to remember to take it out occasionally to let it drain.
It's Fazer time ;)
Nick, I'm not jealous! The lakes are looking amazing in your pics!
2 days ago in fact...
Great photos..
2nd ride of the year!
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Skiddaw:
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Helvellyn:
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View into Patterdale from the Kirkstone Pass:
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Ullswater:
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Coledale Fells:
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Only 116 miles covered, but too hot to do much more (too hot?! In Cumbria?! :eek ).
Cheers😊It's Fazer time ;)
Looking good :thumbup
Today I'm mostly riding up and down the B500 the the Black Forest. Currently having a beer in Titisee, before the afternoons fun and games.
Went to Langdale:Great pics
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Great picsYou really didn’t have to copy all the pics again! :rolleyes
Great pics
I thought that standard was 95
I've always used the premium stuff but the last garage I stopped at wasn't that fancy so I had to settle for standard 97.
Yup Fazersharp, standard is called premium.Ohh I gedit its like a Mc donalds burger and fri's - they start at regular - which is a small.
Premium unleaded is 95RON.
Super is usually 98RON, sometimes 97RON.
Dunno about other models but my gen1 thou is set up for 92 RON. So going for 98RON if anything, on the gen1 thou, will result in a slight reduction in performance and possibly a slight increase in consumption.
I thought that standard was 95
I've always used the premium stuff but the last garage I stopped at wasn't that fancy so I had to settle for standard 97.
Not sure why anyone would buy an FZ1 gen2 if they worried about mpg and tank range. It's a tool for hooligans to enjoy when they can no longer fit a sports bike cramped riding position, for what ever reason.
Went up to Halfrauds and tried to find a paint to match the frame on my FZ6 without luck :(
I can find ones that look similar, but I'm not sure the finish would match and it would probably annoy me more to have something almost, but not quite right and I really don't want to have to repaint the whole rear end...
Have you tried here ? [url]http://www.rsbikepaint.com/en-gb/colours.php?setlocale=true[/url] ([url]http://www.rsbikepaint.com/en-gb/colours.php?setlocale=true[/url])
That's what I'd do - getting a colour that's "close enough" will do, as long as you paint the whole thing.
If you've got the time to let the paint cure for a couple of days, I'd give it a final 2 coats of Halfords Heavy Duty PU Clear Lacquer to finish the job off. I've used it when I repainted my frame, front mudguard and my fork sliders and it gives a deeply shiny and durable finish - but if you put it on before the paint has gone off, it crinkles up something rotten (don't ask me how I know :lol )
Took the boxeye on a 100 mile bimble to newlands corner , surrey . Sun shining all the way , had a bite to eat whilst taking in the view and then this tidy Z Pulled in.....thats another bike on my wanted list :thumbup
[quote author=red98 link=topic=6412.msg285819#msg285819 dateook the boxeye on a 100whilst bimble to newIands corner , surrey . Sun shining all the way , had a bite to eat whilst taking in the view and then this tidy Z Pulled in.....thats another bike on my wanted list :thumbup
Not today but all weekend , MOT booked for the boxeye next saturday so I thought I'd better check the old girl out , rear tyres a bit low so I had a rummage in the spares shed and found a rear wheel with excellent tyre and fancy wavy disc also in the shed was a new chain and sprockets so it made sence to change both as the chain was pass its best with a bad tight spot , wheel out ,chain off , new wheel fitted , cleaned the brake caliper and fit the new c+s , then out for a test ride , old tyre was a maxis and well past its best , vast improvemt with the replacement bridgestone , c+s running really smooth and I had a good enjoyable 50 mile test ride...........BUT........the rear brake was not as good as it was , hoping for an improvement with the wavy disc and cleaned cliper but really spongy and not much feel , I know these calipers are not the best but it used to be better than this , so this morning I take another look , disc looks a bit crusty after its lay up in the shed so I give it a good clean up only to descover three cracks , bu**er.........cup of tea time.....back out in the shed I decide to swap tyres and wheels so I have the new tyre on the original wheel with original disc , I have a home made bead breaker which works but I wanted to make it better so I spent a couple of hours making new parts and it now works well , 2 tyres off and one on in 60 mins , happy with that , put bike back together and another test ride , better but not best , peddle still a bit sponge , was thinking of bleeding but couldnt shift the nipples and didnt want to break anything , so I tied the break lever down and left it , see what its liks in a couple of days........
Fingers crossed for a pass on saturday , ill then sort out this brexit problem so all you foccers can talk/ride your fazers instead ;)
total mileage for the last 12 months...........You see, the problem there is you've so many bikes. You need to figure out a way of riding more than one at a time.
[size=78%]1017 miles [/size] :o
total mileage for the last 12 months...........You see, the problem there is you've so many bikes. You need to figure out a way of riding more than one at a time.
[size=78%]1017 miles [/size] :o
total mileage for the last 12 months...........You see, the problem there is you've so many bikes. You need to figure out a way of riding more than one at a time.
[size=78%]1017 miles [/size] :o
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:D
Not today but all weekend , MOT booked for the boxeye next saturday so I thought I'd better check the old girl out , rear tyres a bit low so I had a rummage in the spares shed and found a rear wheel with excellent tyre and fancy wavy disc also in the shed was a new chain and sprockets so it made sence to change both as the chain was pass its best with a bad tight spot , wheel out ,chain off , new wheel fitted , cleaned the brake caliper and fit the new c+s , then out for a test ride , old tyre was a maxis and well past its best , vast improvemt with the replacement bridgestone , c+s running really smooth and I had a good enjoyable 50 mile test ride...........BUT........the rear brake was not as good as it was , hoping for an improvement with the wavy disc and cleaned cliper but really spongy and not much feel , I know these calipers are not the best but it used to be better than this , so this morning I take another look , disc looks a bit crusty after its lay up in the shed so I give it a good clean up only to descover three cracks , bu**er.........cup of tea time.....back out in the shed I decide to swap tyres and wheels so I have the new tyre on the original wheel with original disc , I have a home made bead breaker which works but I wanted to make it better so I spent a couple of hours making new parts and it now works well , 2 tyres off and one on in 60 mins , happy with that , put bike back together and another test ride , better but not best , peddle still a bit sponge , was thinking of bleeding but couldnt shift the nipples and didnt want to break anything , so I tied the break lever down and left it , see what its liks in a couple of days........
Fingers crossed for a pass on saturday , ill then sort out this brexit problem so all you foccers can talk/ride your fazers instead ;)
MOT today and iam pleased to say it passed with flying colours .only comment from the tester was how clean it was :D
Left the brake lever tied down all week and is now hard , had a littls ride after the test and the rear brake is now as it was , but iam am now on the lookout for a thou rear caliper.......
confession time......ive let all you foccers down and am truly sorry...........
total mileage for the last 12 months...........
1017 miles :o
Changed plugs, oil & filter, air filter and new coolant ready for the colder weather setting in.
Runs a bit better but has always been lumpy on idle and hesitates a bit sometimes when setting off so took carbs off for a strip and clean.
Pilot jets were a little blocked so decided to go through them with a fine toothed comb and then chuck them in my mates sonic cleaner..... until I came to remove the idle air screws!
One has snapped on me and the other 3 are seized solid.
Bike is now off the road for the foreseeable future being so close to Christmas I don't have the cash to buy some 2nd hand carbs to refurbish.
Ah Bugger :'(
That's a bastard,it's always the same ay? what starts out as a straightforward job ends up a nightmare,if I win the big one this weekend I'll treat you to some carbs. :woot
!5 miles local roads, home, rinse, wash, and dry, ready for an MOT test tomorrow. Should pass I reckon. Shame on me, only covered 1500 miles last year, I reckon 400 on donington park alone.Forget tree rings for the history of the UKs weather, you just need to go through my MOTs and read the mileage over 20 years and that will tell you all you need to know, last year for me was a record in mileage.
I need to get out more
!5 miles local roads, home, rinse, wash, and dry, ready for an MOT test tomorrow. Should pass I reckon. Shame on me, only covered 1500 miles last year, I reckon 400 on donington park alone.
I need to get out more
An afternoon in the garage. Exup valve overhauled, together with front and rear calipers. New pads in the front as well. Oil and filter change to do in the morning, leaving just the chain and sprocket renewal next week.
Grahamm, have you ever thought about doing an advanced riding course to help you control the bike a bit better ?...... :lurk
Had to ride from Portsmouth to Coventry for a business show and on the way up it was blowing an absolute hooley!
It wasn't actually too bad, though, as long as I took it easy, it wasn't anything I couldn't handle, although I stopped off at a Services on the M40 because the constant buffeting was really hard to take.
On the way back, the wind had dropped, but it had also rained, so there was a lot of fine spray around that wasn't big enough droplets to bead off my visor.
Even worse, the temperature had also dropped and I found that my heated gloves had stopped working for some reason. The result of which was that I had to ride back in sections of 25-30 miles, because after half an hour my fingers were absolutely frozen and it was very hard to control the bike :(
Not the most pleasant riding experience I've ever had... :(
I think because i've been using these Vee Wipe's for as long as i can remember i naturally presume everyone else does as well, but i s'pose not everyone does, or even knows they exist!
Wow that's probably the best looking MT09 I've ever seen 🥴
came out of uni to find a nice street triple parked next to the thou. Couldn't help but notice that whilst my thous new bt016 rear aint exactly off the edges (roads still too cold), the feller with the striple aint too keen on corners or roundabouts. seems a shame, them things handle brilliantly... :)Well it is blue !
came out of uni to find a nice street triple parked next to the thou. Couldn't help but notice that whilst my thous new bt016 rear aint exactly off the edges (roads still too cold), the feller with the striple aint too keen on corners or roundabouts. seems a shame, them things handle brilliantly... :)Well it is blue !
Cwmbran to the Honey Cafe in Bronllys (see photo of cafe) then on to Newbridge-on-Wye, Beulah, Llandovery and Sennybridge for a second pit stop and then home back to Cwmbran.looks like I missed a cracking day dave. on the bright side I finished a blockwork gable and got a few quid in me holiday fund for france :)
Fantastic day's riding, beautiful weather and fairly empty roads.
Let's hope we get loads more great weather this Spring & Summer :sun
Got half way through changing the clutch cable on my FZ6 this afternooon which should (supposedly) have been an easy job of an hour or so, but turned out to be a right PITA!
There's a stupid clip buried inside the frame that is very difficult to get to, so you need to take the airbox off to reach it.
Then I discover that the clutch cable has two metal sections (presumably to hold the bend in the right places or something) which are an absolute bastard to wiggle through the narrow gaps around the engine and, even worse, by the side of the engine and through the front of the frame to the clutch lever :(
By the time I *finally* got the old one out and the new one in place it was dark and I've only got a little hand-held fluorescent light to see by, so there was no way I could get the airbox back in place etc.
I'll have to finish it tomorrow... :(
I take it the "murder" lift is the top of the gable?that it is mate, though it harks back to a time all the bricks and blocks had to be hodded up there..nowadays you aint even allowed to carry your tools up a ladder let alone a hod with 14 bricks innit.. :)
.nowadays you aint even allowed to carry your tools up a ladder let alone a hod with 14 bricks innit..
Quote.nowadays you aint even allowed to carry your tools up a ladder let alone a hod with 14 bricks innit..
OK I'll ask........ How do you get them up there then? Trampoline? ;)
site fork truck/ teleporter mateQuote.nowadays you aint even allowed to carry your tools up a ladder let alone a hod with 14 bricks innit..
OK I'll ask........ How do you get them up there then? Trampoline? ;)
OGRI : Heres a bad memory for you, wet 4" clinker breeze on a cold winters days wearing your finder tips out till they bled. Only being able to lay 3 courses of the ba**ards before they wagged about, while being payed by the yd. Dam going to have to go for a lie down and a couple of aspirin till the thought wears off lolpaid by the yard! Christ thats going back some mate. my old man really struggled when guage went from four bricks to the foot to 300mm lol. he reckoned metric would never catch on, there was too many numbers in it :)
prepped the thou for france tommoz. Just gotta do chain tension, air, oil and water in the morning :) :) :)
Private John Steele at Saint-Mère-Église. Brings back memories of my time living in Normandie. Have a good, safe trip ogri48.
cheers guys yeah was really good, we did Omaha today, all amazing stuff. Normandy is a little cold but bloody brilliant... ;)Did Omaha beach a few years ago and as you say found it to be an amazing place, well worth the visit.
Put the front and rear wheels back on the bike with the new tyres on, rear brake to refit, hugger to refit, still waiting delivery of the inlet rubbers from Yamaha Europe
Put the front and rear wheels back on the bike with the new tyres on, rear brake to refit, hugger to refit, still waiting delivery of the inlet rubbers from Yamaha Europe
Spoken to thew parts supplier again today, inlet rubbers wont be here from Japan before 30th April, trackday booked at Donny for the 29th. So, set to re-fitting the old ones, one of which I suspect was not sealing properly, ,leading to hesitancy at low throttle. Thoroughly cleaned them, and straightened out as best I could the old clamp bands, all refitted now, and balanced up. Ill give it a blast out tomorrow. In hindsight, I think I may have overtightened the bands and distorted them last time I had them off, which may have allowed the rubbers to slip on the bodies neck inlet. If all is good, then its oil change, brake bleed, fairings on and then check to see if my leathers have shrunk over winter
Yesterday, actually. I took the ' winter ' Fazer to Barrie Walters of Premier Motorcycle Care, Whitchurch, Shropshire, for a treatment of ACF 50. Takes around two hours. Wash , shampoo , rinse , dry , apply ACF 50 , final wipe down. Protected as much as possible for the next 12 months. Taking my other Fazers there in the next few months. Barrie is a top man. Founder of Raven Riders Motorcycle Club, Raven Cafe, Prees Heath, Shropshire.
I agree totally regarding jet washing motorbikes and just use a hosepipe at home. Barrie was using the jet at a low setting and was very careful and was fully aware of the dangers, having done hundreds of bikes. He said that in the wrong hands, ( mine ! ), it is not a good idea and that a hosepipe should be used. After two winters of use the underside of the bike was absolutely filthy and needed some assistance to move the crud. I have been using ACF50 for years and all my bikes are treated. As you say, coffee, it's cracking stuff and really does what it says on the tin, which is needed here in North Wales, as at the slightest hint of freezing conditions the salt is laid down.
What type/make of high pressure gun do you use, agricola ? I would consider doing as you do in future.
ibstock atlas, been laying them today :)You’ve been laying them with your Fazer? :lol
Last night , fitted new battery to the thou , washed it , checked the tyre pressures and lubed the chain in readyness for saturdays MOT.....
Had a whizz out around the Kent/Sussex B roads, taking in the 1066 caff on the A21 for brunch. This was the first outing my riding buddy has been on since having a stent fitted a couple of weeks ago. Rolled onto the drive with 150ish miles on the trip, just before the rain.Result.
Ready to roll after a winter on the 600.RUDE !
Sorry fazersharp ! I do love riding the 600 and will be using a 2003 Foxeye during the Summer as well as the 1000 !Forgiven :D
Ahead of this summer's touring I've decided to get down and dirty and clean the crud around the front sprocket. I got carried away and took the swinging arm off and re-greased the suspension linkages too.I was going to do this with a new chain but now dont need to as the chain has a rivet link. But out of interest how did it all look - did it even need doing, how many miles,how old, rain ?.
Bought a couple of cheap Chinese "Projector" spotlights on Ebay...stuck them on the FZS600. OK they are cheap and they look cheap, but WOT a difference...! :eek
Now I can actually ride at night.
Installed a Gel Seat on my FZ6, hopefully it will stop it turning into a plank of wood after 100 miles...!
Have you not thought about Kardashian style implants instead? They've gotta be comfy?
Had a whizz up to Peterborough yesterday for the bike show. Rained virtually all the way up, and to cap that off got a puncture just before getting there. Fortunately only a quarter of a mile from a garage with an air line, so all fixed in 30 minutes. Did manage to come across a good caff on the way called the Aylesbury Tuck, in, you've guessed it, Aylesbury. Show was ok, well impressed by the Abba Skylift. Although I've got a hydraulic bench, if I was in the market for a lift I'd go for the Abba as packs away when not required. Bought a few odds'n'sods off the tool guy and watched a bit of the flat tracking. On the Iron Butt stand was an 800 Triumph with an additional 5 gallon petrol tank bolted across the pillion seat. He'd managed 1512 miles in a shade under 24 hours in England, on some long distance challenge. More than fair play to that dude. Dry run home taking the easy/boring route down the A1. All in all another good day on the Fazer, shame about the puncture though.
Bought a couple of cheap Chinese "Projector" spotlights on Ebay...stuck them on the FZS600. OK they are cheap and they look cheap, but WOT a difference...! :eek
Now I can actually ride at night.
Installed a Gel Seat on my FZ6, hopefully it will stop it turning into a plank of wood after 100 miles...!
Have you not thought about Kardashian style implants instead? They've gotta be comfy? :lol
According to Westfield Fasteners, they're acorn nuts, but in Screwfix they're dome nuts. :lolAcorn is a much better description/name for them
Had a whizz down to Portsmouth to watch the D-Day remembrance fly past. Met up with Flooky for a quick catch up, then headed east to Beachy Head to watch the flight of Dakotas en route to Normandy. The Daks takeoff time from Duxford, was delayed somewhat, which made for quite a wait on an exposed windy hillside. Glad I toughed it out as they were quite a spectacle. Then A22 London bound, rolling on the drive with 222.2 miles exactly, on the clock.Fantastic and a great effort - that dakota gathering will not happen again I think.
Come on CERI......you know the rules..... :useless
then cross country too Durrington to have a look at a fake stonehenge
Sorned my Gen 1 until next month, as just got a new bike, only until the insurance runs out next month when I'll sort out a multibike to include my new bike and the mighty thouJust so you know, you don't have to do that --or at least Admrial car ins, you can take a multi car now and get the multi discount for the car now and just add the 2nd car when its ins runs out.
.Do you have a boat picture that includes your bike so we can move on the picture challenge thread :)
.Do you have a boat picture that includes your bike so we can move on the picture challenge thread :)
.Do you have a boat picture that includes your bike so we can move on the picture challenge thread :)
:o :o :o :o no :o :o :o :o :o
Early 07:30 meet up, then a whizz round Kent and Sussex's B roads, before a breakfast stop at Bury Hill. After one of their renown sausage baps, a coffee and a chinwag we pretty much retraced our steps getting back home in time for Moto GP and a cold drink. Excellent day :) .
Spent the evening doing a quick repair after some dozy twat turned right in front of me,no indicate no fuck all,I was filtering a load of traffic on my way home and he just made a dive for his drive when he seen a gap in the oncoming traffic.At least he had the decency to put his hands up to it and was very apologetic ,he was concerned I was ok but all I was interested in was my bike,luckily apart from a bent brake lever and scuffs here and there it was ok,I told the bloke I wasn't interested in claiming because he'd probably change his story by tomorrow but I wanted £100 to cover crash bobbins and brake pedal,(I new I'd be able to repair the pedal) he agreed and I followed him to a cash point wishing I'd said more now because he agreed pretty quick,anyway done all the jobs except for the crash bobbin,have a go at that tomorrow unless you can buy 1 in which case I'll use some of the £100.One thing while I was doing the job the bolt that holds the footrest on is a T50 torx,so if anybody's due to do any work requiring taking the rests off worth checking you've got one. ;)Sounds like you are ok but just a FYI on accidents whilst filtering as far as I am aware it isn't as straight forward as all the other persons fault. There was discussion on here around the subject a while ago.
Spent the evening doing a quick repair after some dozy twat turned right in front of me,no indicate no fuck all,I was filtering a load of traffic on my way home and he just made a dive for his drive when he seen a gap in the oncoming traffic.At least he had the decency to put his hands up to it and was very apologetic ,he was concerned I was ok but all I was interested in was my bike,luckily apart from a bent brake lever and scuffs here and there it was ok,I told the bloke I wasn't interested in claiming because he'd probably change his story by tomorrow but I wanted £100 to cover crash bobbins and brake pedal,(I new I'd be able to repair the pedal) he agreed and I followed him to a cash point wishing I'd said more now because he agreed pretty quick,anyway done all the jobs except for the crash bobbin,have a go at that tomorrow unless you can buy 1 in which case I'll use some of the £100.One thing while I was doing the job the bolt that holds the footrest on is a T50 torx,so if anybody's due to do any work requiring taking the rests off worth checking you've got one. ;)Sounds like you are ok but just a FYI on accidents whilst filtering as far as I am aware it isn't as straight forward as all the other persons fault. There was discussion on here around the subject a while ago.
As a longshot you could always contact the crash bung company, and tell them what a wonderful job their kit did in protecting your bike. You never know, they might send you one. Costs nothing to try. Good luck, glad you're ok.
Nah, no scones. Just a pasty and a pint in the Tamar Inn, chill out for an hour, then back on the bike and home. From south London it's less than 500 miles.
Surely the blanket will get tangled in the chain :lol :lol :lol
It can be a pig sometimes getting that caliper bracket with the slot in it right,I've found it easy sometimes and then a right swine the next. :evil
yeah,or at least design it in a way you don't have to hope it doesn't move while you're getting the wheel in without three hands. :lolI used a few pieces of thin wood to lift the wheel up to the exact height and just rolled the wheel into place. Still fiddly though. I wonder if that is why some people have found their spindle put in the wrong way around because that would make it a lot easier going through the bracket.
Took the old girl out for its MOT ...... A new set of rear indicators and a legal size plate later, she passed with flying colours.
Rode it down there in shorts and T shirt which is something I never do and although I felt very vulnerable, in this heat it felt fantastic and very liberating. 8)
So, from now on.......Real bikers wear shorts and T shirts. :D :b
Up on the lift, and checked every fastener, chain, tyres, liquids, then to the filling station for some of JETS finest, Donington Park tomorrow evening for some track action
Up on the lift, and checked every fastener, chain, tyres, liquids, then to the filling station for some of JETS finest, Donington Park tomorrow evening for some track action
Pictures if possible. :thumbup
Up on the lift, and checked every fastener, chain, tyres, liquids, then to the filling station for some of JETS finest, Donington Park tomorrow evening for some track action
Pictures if possible. :thumbup
Does this work?
https://youtu.be/LVrLPIoL_Nc (https://youtu.be/LVrLPIoL_Nc)
Just need a way to clean the inside of my leathers now, absolutlely soaked in sweat. Anyone any cleaning tips?I just turn mine inside out then soak spray them with fabreeze... not perfect but does the job. I looked into dry cleaning once but it was about £50 😱😱
Just need a way to clean the inside of my leathers now, absolutlely soaked in sweat. Anyone any cleaning tips?
Brilliant!! to old to give a shit. :smokinCorrection - he clearly cares very much about his safety with his helmet and goggles :lol
Just need a way to clean the inside of my leathers now, absolutlely soaked in sweat. Anyone any cleaning tips?I just turn mine inside out then soak spray them with fabreeze... not perfect but does the job. I looked into dry cleaning once but it was about £50 😱😱
wheel back in an caliper assembled and fitted with treated bolts. looks a helluva lot better. Degreased around the sprocket before cleaning her up completely. For 44k and fifteen years shes wearing well. I foccing love this bike...
Rode back from Scarborough. Started off in the rain. Tried to make a bit more of a ride out of it, as just A1'd it on the way up as time was tight. A few good B roads south of the A64, were quite enjoyable considering the wet conditions. The roads had dried out a bit before the Humber Bridge, and the temperature noticeably rose as we got south. One of my pals has recently moved to Norfolk, so in no time at all, he was peeling off east, as we went west to Peterborough and the A1 and boredom. A cross country whizz to Buntingford, livened things up a bit, before the M11/M25 superslabs got us back dahn sarf. Drying the tent out will be tomorrows first job.
that was a nice breakfast :thumbup iam out for the day so going to jump on the A272 and head west to winchester and then south to the new forest..beautiful day with not a cloud in the sky....
Donington Park, road bikes only trackday. Smashing day, some super bikes. Thats it for this year I think
Got the might Thou through another MoT , took it to a different shop this year and had an advisory for a noisy exhaust, first time since I put it on about 8 years ago.Your last 8 years past tester was def :lol
Got the might Thou through another MoT , took it to a different shop this year and had an advisory for a noisy exhaust, first time since I put it on about 8 years ago.Your last 8 years past tester was def :lol
:lol definitely hard of hearing.Got the might Thou through another MoT , took it to a different shop this year and had an advisory for a noisy exhaust, first time since I put it on about 8 years ago.Your last 8 years past tester was def
Def what? :lol
Smashing ride out this morning around the Derbyshire Dales, stopped for breakfast and coffee, then rode home. Nipped out in the pm down to daughters stable yard, only to feel the rear slide out left and right from under me. Stopped and found the tyre had split.
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Is your phone set to Yeti/Loch Ness Monster Mode, as those photos quite obviously aren't right are they?:lol
The tyre was Z rated, Bstone BT023, less than a thousand miles on it, most at Donington Park. I rarely break speed limits on the roads
The photos are fine on the phone/pc, I suspect its Photobucket trying to get money from my pockets for being over their storage limit. The files are too large to copy straight in from the pc.
Looking around for a new tyre last night, up pops a box asking me if I want to insure the new tyre, I think it was about £3.50 for a year. Does anyone bother with that?
The tyre was Z rated, Bstone BT023, less than a thousand miles on it, most at Donington Park. I rarely break speed limits on the roads
The photos are fine on the phone/pc, I suspect its Photobucket trying to get money from my pockets for being over their storage limit. The files are too large to copy straight in from the pc.
Looking around for a new tyre last night, up pops a box asking me if I want to insure the new tyre, I think it was about £3.50 for a year. Does anyone bother with that?
Cant say I've ever heard of tyre insurance? Depends what it covers 🤔
To be honest you have to ask yourself how many times its happened to you in the years you've been riding? I personally have never even had a puncture so I wouldnt really bother
As for tyres [url=http://www.bikespeeduk.com]www.bikespeeduk.com[/url] ([url]http://www.bikespeeduk.com[/url]) have some good end of season deals
The tyre was Z rated, Bstone BT023, less than a thousand miles on it, most at Donington Park. I rarely break speed limits on the roads
The photos are fine on the phone/pc, I suspect its Photobucket trying to get money from my pockets for being over their storage limit. The files are too large to copy straight in from the pc.
Looking around for a new tyre last night, up pops a box asking me if I want to insure the new tyre, I think it was about £3.50 for a year. Does anyone bother with that?
Cant say I've ever heard of tyre insurance? Depends what it covers 🤔
To be honest you have to ask yourself how many times its happened to you in the years you've been riding? I personally have never even had a puncture so I wouldnt really bother
As for tyres [url=http://www.bikespeeduk.com]www.bikespeeduk.com[/url] ([url]http://www.bikespeeduk.com[/url]) have some good end of season deals
The tyre was Z rated, Bstone BT023, less than a thousand miles on it, most at Donington Park. I rarely break speed limits on the roads
The photos are fine on the phone/pc, I suspect its Photobucket trying to get money from my pockets for being over their storage limit. The files are too large to copy straight in from the pc.
Looking around for a new tyre last night, up pops a box asking me if I want to insure the new tyre, I think it was about £3.50 for a year. Does anyone bother with that?
The tyre was Z rated, Bstone BT023, less than a thousand miles on it, most at Donington Park. I rarely break speed limits on the roads
The photos are fine on the phone/pc, I suspect its Photobucket trying to get money from my pockets for being over their storage limit. The files are too large to copy straight in from the pc.
Looking around for a new tyre last night, up pops a box asking me if I want to insure the new tyre, I think it was about £3.50 for a year. Does anyone bother with that?
IF the small print is all good then surely £3.50 a year is an amazing deal isn't it? Does sound too good to be true though.
I only saw the offer on the Tyreleader site, no others. On the face of it, it does seem to be a reasonable deal, but i never read the small print as the site wasnt working correclty, so I bought a new BT023 from elsewhere
I always get my tyres from Oponeo now, then get my mechanic to fit them on a loose wheel that i've removed and i always save money compared to riding into a shop and buying/fitting on site.
There's normally 2 prices, the cheaper one takes 2 or 3 days longer for delivery, but it'll still only be about a week or so before it gets to you.
:'( :'( :'(
Pumped it pushed it out of the garage pushed out the 600, pushed the 1000 back in and went off on the 600 to watch a car rally. :D:'( :'( :'(I went to wheel the bike out of the garage this morning and it felt heavy.
There was a screw in the rear tyre, and totally flat.
Plugged it for now, and checked it at lunch time and there's no leaks.
Plugged it for now, and checked it at lunch time and there's no leaks.
Fitted FZ1 with a genuine Yam comfort seat I scored on fleebay it doesn't look much different to the original oak plank they come with. Time and a decent long ride will tell.
1200 Sportster was an agriculture tractor I said "it don't go, it won't stop, and won't go round f***ing corners". Only test rode one because I thought at 60 I was old enough for one I'm never going to be that old.:rollin :thumbup
1200 Sportster was an agriculture tractor I said "it don't go, it won't stop, and won't go round f***ing corners". Only test rode one because I thought at 60 I was old enough for one I'm never going to be that old.:rollin :thumbup
'ckin hell,Steve,why don't you tell it like it is ? :lol
yep....weathers changing now COFFEE.....MOT 10.00 this morning for my 600 ,on possibly the coldest morning so far this year :\ ..
still only just over a mile to the MOT MAN so will put on a few layers , grow some balls and get the job done......
MOT passed no advisories :thumbupNice one :woot
Red, as Sarge would say on "Hill st blues" hey,lets be careful out there !
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 ....
I think it's got a fair bit to do with the average age of the members on here,if it were say a BMW GS site there'd probably be a lot more members biking through the autumn/winter,but Fazer owners seem to be more of the type to use their bikes for pleasure/hobby in the latter years of their riding career ,IMO. ;) I'm not saying for a minute the site's full of geriatrics,far from it,it's just that since I've been on here I get the impression the majority of members are middle aged +.Thanks for that Coffee :thumbup
Thanks for that Coffee :thumbup
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.
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I am the no shame signature guy !.You have summed it up perfectly for me vinnyb. Just like you started riding early 80s and had no choice of a car for 4 years. Fast forward to today and the bike is for fun and it aint no fun in the rain.
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.
I'm sure most of us, who only use our bikes when the weather's reasonable, have done our share of winter riding, I know I have. I started riding in the early 80's when there were no heated grips or clothing, no goretex or technical windproof layers and tyres were nothing like they are today, not to mention ABS, traction control and rider modes. And we had things like frost and snow in those days too. So we know what it's like to be cold and miserable on a bike and choose not to be. And of course and probably more importantly, however well you try to look after it, a bike will always look worse coming out of winter than it did going in.
I was brought off or fell off that bike every winter at least once a year.It really did crash well,And the FOC quote of the year goes to -------------- :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
I'm so glad I didn't offend anyone with that "middle aged" remark,it certainly wasn't the intention.I think that experienced bikers no matter how old they are will be reluctant to take their pride and joy out in rough weather when through no fault of their own can easily end up with a slow skid at best and at worst an off which will almost certainly end up costing a few bob.Up until last year I would put whatever big bike I had at the time away for the winter and get my trusty CG 125 out and as if to prove anything one way or another for the last 6years I was brought off or fell off that bike every winter at least once a year.It really did crash well,only once did I have to get it picked up! but if I did have to use the big 'un for whatever reason I was really on edge,no fun at all. :groanMiddle age is a state of mind instilled on people by health services and governments, it is highly likely you didn't offend anybody as most of us who are over sixty in years are really sixty something going on thirty something :finger :rollin
After years of using an old battery trickle charger and every now and then catching the clips and ripping them off I treated myself to an Oxford Optimiser 888 which comes with a lead and waterproof cap that you connect to the battery and then cable tie to the frame and just plug it in when you need to charge the battery,should have done it yonks ago.
+1 :thumbupQuoteAfter years of using an old battery trickle charger and every now and then catching the clips and ripping them off I treated myself to an Oxford Optimiser 888 which comes with a lead and waterproof cap that you connect to the battery and then cable tie to the frame and just plug it in when you need to charge the battery,should have done it yonks ago.
Yep, and it also gives you a useful power outlet. I've got a tyre pump with the same connector.
Yep, and it also gives you a useful power outlet. I've got a tyre pump with the same connector.
Breezy, but bright today. So the bike came out the garage, but failed to start. Rode it last on last Monday. Battery flat, so tank up and stuck it on charge. My guess is its still the original as I've not replaced it in my ownership, so its 11 years old. I feel my pockets draining
Before the weekend, the passenger pegs will be off, mirrors off, along with the centre stand, brim the tank with super unleaded, and off to Donington Monday (if its not cancelled)why the center stand off, does it catch the track or is it a weight thing
Before the weekend, the passenger pegs will be off, mirrors off, along with the centre stand, brim the tank with super unleaded, and off to Donington Monday (if its not cancelled)why the center stand off, does it catch the track or is it a weight thing
Odd that it scrapes, my boxeye stand has never done so. Dont think it is even anyway near scraping Unlike the front pegs. Think the exhaust can would scrape first.Before the weekend, the passenger pegs will be off, mirrors off, along with the centre stand, brim the tank with super unleaded, and off to Donington Monday (if its not cancelled)why the center stand off, does it catch the track or is it a weight thing
Yep, drags on the tarmac, plus the weight thing too, thats why I take the passenger pegs off too. Ill leave the underseat toolkit at home, fit the panniers on with all the tools and stuff I think I may need, put my food and drink in the tank bag, small fold up chair across my back/shoulders, then off for the day. Take the panniers/tankbag off when I get there. Id love to have a van or a trailer, but just cant afford another vehicle.
Odd that it scrapes, my boxeye stand has never done so. Dont think it is even anyway near scraping Unlike the front pegs. Think the exhaust can would scrape first.Before the weekend, the passenger pegs will be off, mirrors off, along with the centre stand, brim the tank with super unleaded, and off to Donington Monday (if its not cancelled)why the center stand off, does it catch the track or is it a weight thing
Yep, drags on the tarmac, plus the weight thing too, thats why I take the passenger pegs off too. Ill leave the underseat toolkit at home, fit the panniers on with all the tools and stuff I think I may need, put my food and drink in the tank bag, small fold up chair across my back/shoulders, then off for the day. Take the panniers/tankbag off when I get there. Id love to have a van or a trailer, but just cant afford another vehicle.
As ive gotten more confident, more bike parts have worn away.:rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
I reckon it was scraping on the concrete kerbs at the apexes. As ive gotten more confident, more bike parts have worn away. If you look at the photo, you can see where I fitted plastic sliders to the fairing because I wore a hole through the fairing. Then I wore the slider out, and felt the rear was lifting slightly at lean as the fixing point for the fairing was acting as a fulcrum, so I modded the fairing (cut the contact point away). The footpegs have long since been worn away. I made a mod to the sidestand some time ago to prevent that from dragging, it now raises up a little more for a little more ground clearance. Of course, its not really designed for this sort of stuff, and I dare say im pushing it somewhat, but I dont really fancy an out and out supersport as I cant justify another bike in the garage, so Im just trying to get the best from what Ive got really. Just an old bloke trying have some fun :lolOdd that it scrapes, my boxeye stand has never done so. Dont think it is even anyway near scraping Unlike the front pegs. Think the exhaust can would scrape first.Yep, drags on the tarmac, plus the weight thing too, thats why I take the passenger pegs off too. Ill leave the underseat toolkit at home, fit the panniers on with all the tools and stuff I think I may need, put my food and drink in the tank bag, small fold up chair across my back/shoulders, then off for the day. Take the panniers/tankbag off when I get there. Id love to have a van or a trailer, but just cant afford another vehicle.Before the weekend, the passenger pegs will be off, mirrors off, along with the centre stand, brim the tank with super unleaded, and off to Donington Monday (if its not cancelled)why the center stand off, does it catch the track or is it a weight thing
I reckon it was scraping on the concrete kerbs at the apexes. As ive gotten more confident, more bike parts have worn away. If you look at the photo, you can see where I fitted plastic sliders to the fairing because I wore a hole through the fairing. Then I wore the slider out, and felt the rear was lifting slightly at lean as the fixing point for the fairing was acting as a fulcrum, so I modded the fairing (cut the contact point away). The footpegs have long since been worn away. I made a mod to the sidestand some time ago to prevent that from dragging, it now raises up a little more for a little more ground clearance. Of course, its not really designed for this sort of stuff, and I dare say im pushing it somewhat, but I dont really fancy an out and out supersport as I cant justify another bike in the garage, so Im just trying to get the best from what Ive got really. Just an old bloke trying have some fun :lolOdd that it scrapes, my boxeye stand has never done so. Dont think it is even anyway near scraping Unlike the front pegs. Think the exhaust can would scrape first.Yep, drags on the tarmac, plus the weight thing too, thats why I take the passenger pegs off too. Ill leave the underseat toolkit at home, fit the panniers on with all the tools and stuff I think I may need, put my food and drink in the tank bag, small fold up chair across my back/shoulders, then off for the day. Take the panniers/tankbag off when I get there. Id love to have a van or a trailer, but just cant afford another vehicle.Before the weekend, the passenger pegs will be off, mirrors off, along with the centre stand, brim the tank with super unleaded, and off to Donington Monday (if its not cancelled)why the center stand off, does it catch the track or is it a weight thing
Yesterday actually. Took advantage of a sunny :sun day with no rain risk. I have not been out for many weeks and today I ached a little bit :o . Just shows you that a good :faz blat out is as good as a gym session.Yep, couldn't agree more. :thumbup . Keep an eye on the weather and get out for a whizz when you can.
If it comes to it like in other countries with people being arrested for non essential travel then I will ride with my rucksack on. "looking for loos rolls officer"
If it comes to it like in other countries with people being arrested for non essential travel then I will ride with my rucksack on. "looking for loos rolls officer"
Makes you fucking laugh.... can't arrest a moped stealing scumbag who is riding up and down the pavement with no helmet on, or some drug piece of shit who is breaking into hard working people houses... but they will almost certainly have the time and man power available to arrest people riding in the middle of nowhere, keeping themselves to themselves 😡😡
Should try arresting all the dickheads that feel the need to buy up all the essential supplies instead!
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Id guess the screw that holds the tensioner in place?
Before you know where you are you'll be doing a full stripdown resto. :lolId guess the screw that holds the tensioner in place?
Correct - so it led me into valve clearances (have to release the cam chain tension to get the guide back in position), which I have been planning to do for the last 4 years. Now at 75K, it's an excellent time to get in there! Except that my feeler gauge blades are too wide!
This in turn has led to the AIS system coming off - not going back on...….
Mmmm, I could do with sorting the EXUP valve as well, exhaust off. No studs sheared but the valve is BER!
What's that, looks like the radiator is seeping on a bottom seam, radiator etc also off.
:groan :groan
Before you know where you are you'll be doing a full stripdown resto. :lolId guess the screw that holds the tensioner in place?
Correct - so it led me into valve clearances (have to release the cam chain tension to get the guide back in position), which I have been planning to do for the last 4 years. Now at 75K, it's an excellent time to get in there! Except that my feeler gauge blades are too wide!
This in turn has led to the AIS system coming off - not going back on...….
Mmmm, I could do with sorting the EXUP valve as well, exhaust off. No studs sheared but the valve is BER!
What's that, looks like the radiator is seeping on a bottom seam, radiator etc also off.
:groan :groan
First picture is the before.
2nd picture is after a coat of Simoniz and tapping and capping the AIS system. All going well, checked the valve clearances and none needed attention - not bad after 75K.
iam feeling a bit deflated :\How does/did that happen
went to put a few PSI's in.eased the valve to one side to getcthe pressure gauge on and it started leaking. gave it a tug and it cracked.a few years old socant complain...Can you replace it without taking the tyre off?
went to put a few PSI's in.eased the valve to one side to get the pressure gauge on and it started leaking. gave it a tug and it cracked.a few years old so cant complain...I know what you mean especially the front because of the disk. I brought a right angle adapter for the foot pump makes it easier
I brought a right angle adapter for the foot pump makes it easier
Thanks red. I have a very slow leak in the front. No sign of anything sharp in the tread. Valve is the suspect. I might just keep pumping it up until the next tyre change.
A decent air pump and tyre plugging kit is essential if you like your days out or commute. A puncture can seriously ruin your day, whereas with that set up you’re on your way inside half an hour usually. Be interested to see what one you went for.
Mine’s the Airman Tour. Been pressed into service three times in the last two and a half years and has been as good as gold.
iam feeling a bit deflated :\Hope you tyres are not as old as the valves :eek :D
I made up a lead with an Optimate plug on the end, so it just plugs into my Optimate charging point. I had several leads with my Airman including a cigar lighter fitting, which I used until I made up the Optimate compatible one.
I made up a lead with an Optimate plug on the end, so it just plugs into my Optimate charging point. I had several leads with my Airman including a cigar lighter fitting, which I used until I made up the Optimate compatible one.Me too. Two way electricity :)
You can still get the hole shot headers from USA about £500 these work well, go on dales holes hot siteYep, very true. The only reason I didn't mention Holeshot was because after the freight and import duty the cost is rather eyewatering. I enquired about his high level system when I first got my Fazer. Great product, but the freight and duty just killed that idea for me.
iam feeling a bit deflated :\
You can still get the hole shot headers from USA about £500 these work well, go on dales holes hot siteYep, very true. The only reason I didn't mention Holeshot was because after the freight and import duty the cost is rather eyewatering. I enquired about his high level system when I first got my Fazer. Great product, but the freight and duty just killed that idea for me.
cheers ROBBO :thumbup ...looks like its going to be a summer of maintenance...i have just ordered a new clutch and coil pack for the cage from euro car parts, collection is only available for key workers but if the items in stock at your local branch, it is, they will deliver free on the same day...great service :thumbup , will update later...
A decent air pump and tyre plugging kit is essential if you like your days out or commute. A puncture can seriously ruin your day, whereas with that set up you’re on your way inside half an hour usually. Be interested to see what one you went for.
Mine’s the Airman Tour. Been pressed into service three times in the last two and a half years and has been as good as gold.
Yep, not only did i also purchase a brand new plugging kit to keep in the top box, but it is the AIRMAN TOUR pump i bought.
Good to hear some more positive feedback before i even used it. :thumbup
If anyone else is interested, beware that there is a slightly cheaper version, but that one doesn't come with the crocodile clip adapter cable that is needed to attach it to your battery.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/AirMan-Adventure-Compressor-Cigarette-Connectivity/dp/B07BL1D5YZ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=airman+tour&qid=1585916825&sr=8-2 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/AirMan-Adventure-Compressor-Cigarette-Connectivity/dp/B07BL1D5YZ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=airman+tour&qid=1585916825&sr=8-2)
Free tin of pop too, that's even better than a key ring 👍
Glad you're pleased with the Airman darrsi. I've an idea it is the choice of a few car manufacturers as part of the cars puncture outfit, in lieu of a spare wheel. It's also the one chosen to be in the Touratech catalogue, which is a positive endorsement. Happy, puncture free, days :thumbup
Had a try of the new air pump yesterday.
What a lovely bit of useful kit that is. Everything about it was better than the previous one i tried.
The end of the pipe screws onto the valve, rather than faffing about with the push on lever type,
The FZS was running on 2 cylinders (#2&3). Ignition coils seemed OK so I pulled the carbs out and found loads of crap in the bowls and slightly blocked jets.. Carnbs back in.
Still running on same 2 cylinders so pulled the carbs again and cleaned the fuel gallery out. A bit of crap blocking the rail.. Carbs back in.
Now running on 3 1/2 with fuel overflowing from #3. Carbs out again. Float valves cleaned and resealed. Carbs back in.
Now running on 4 but notice a small drip under carb #3. Touch teh pipe with a screwdriver to collect the drip to check if its fuel or coolant and now I have coolant spraying everywhere from a perished carb heater hose. Those feccin carbs are not coming out again in the near future so I will bypass the carb heater circuit for now. I never ride in cold damp conditions normally anyway,
I took my Fazer off the road once for almost 5 yrs, I did the above, rolled it out and started it. I didn't even change the fuel, there're too many myths out there.I am certain that fuel is the issue these days. My original FZS600 would sit for 2-3 months without even a triclke charge and start on the button. That was 15 years ago though.
Leave it now for a couple of months and they start to gum up. The difference now is the amount of ethanol in the fuel that was never there before.
Started stripping mine down to give it a good thorough deep clean and do some light maintenance. Removed the headlight assembly, all the mudgaurds, belly pan, radiator covers etc so they can be washed in the bucket then removed the full exhaust system (studs came off with ease... yearly copper greaseing proving its worth) so now I can give that a good buff and polish. Finally got the lambda sensor out of the downpipes and replaced it with a blanking bolt.
Waiting on the new brake parts to arrive so I can service them. In the meantime I'll be out there with a toothbrush cleaning out all the little crevices that I can't usually reach and looking for any corrosion.
All in all a productive day
Replaced all the brake lines on the 600 with oem.Dam it I am just about to replace my 22 year old rear brake line --- I could of sold it to you. :pokefun
Washed and polished the 1000. Must wash and polish the 600 tomorrow if its dry
Finally got the lambda sensor out of the downpipes and replaced it with a blanking bolt.
What benefit do you get blanking off the Lambda sensor ?
What benefit do you get blanking off the Lambda sensor ?
Took the suspension link off to give it a good clean and lube the needle rollers. Fitted a carbon fender extender. Looks absolutely crap :'( , but no doubt the radiator and header pipes will appreciate the addition.
All washed, polished and nowhere to go :'(I like the way the red bush behind complements the bikes
Yr thou is identical to mine the best colour scheme in my opinion, others will no doubt disagree 😂🤣😂Agree and I'm not even biased :lol
Yr thou is identical to mine the best colour scheme in my opinion, others will no doubt disagree 😂🤣😂Agree and I'm not even biased :lol
My 600 baby turned over 92800miles today returning from the shop, have it since new when it had 1 mile on it :)
Yr thou is identical to mine the best colour scheme in my opinion, others will no doubt disagree
Did you use the wet method or the dry method with a heat gun? Looks good :thumbup
Regarding the brake reservoir screws, were you using a proper JIS screwdriver(Japanese Industrial Standard). A regular Phillips won't "bite" into the screwhead properly as the blade angles are wrong, resulting in the head getting chewed up. :)
Do you have access to a vacuum brake bleeder, it is as you have found out a pain trying to do it without one.
I changed the screws on the Master Cylinder Cap, see PictureI might do that if I can't get any JIS screwdrivers :thumbup
Had a quick look for JIS screwdrivers. The cheapest set of 4 made by Sealey (AK4314 JIS) that I could find, and are very similar to my Laser set(Laser Tools 7036), are £13.93, ebay item code 184084743936.
I'll bet ! that's a fair old run. :) any reason Selby ? surely not a regular commute.?
I could have sworn that when I had mine out, the sleeve fitted up against a shoulder, with about 10 to 12mm sticking proud on the right side. If im right, thats why you cant draw it out, youre drawing against the shoulder
You could also try a split collar
You could always convert it to conventional brakes :rolleyes
Fitted anew screen, tail tidy and LED indicators!
You could always convert it to conventional brakes :rolleyes
Fitted anew screen, tail tidy and LED indicators!
Oh go on then :rolleyes just fitted the belly pan too :D
Before and after pics.
:useless
Very nice, :thumbup
Took her out for her first post lockdown thrashing. Nothing too manic, just a good 75miles around the wolds. Was definitely chilly but worth the sacrifice to be out on the road again
Took her out for her first post lockdown thrashing. Nothing too manic, just a good 75miles around the wolds. Was definitely chilly but worth the sacrifice to be out on the road again
Are those wavy discs any better than std or is it mainly cosmetic? That's a cracking colour scheme, did you have it done?
Looks very 8)
Feels good doesn't it when you have taken the time and care and do e a good job. Ciders deserved
Titanium Muffler Fitted :)
It is 4Kg lighter than the original :eek
Undecided whether to put on the sticker or not :rolleyes
To misty to take it for a spin now, will have to wait until morning to see the difference :(
Typical, ruins a perfectly good picture of a Fazer :lol
Much better :thumbup :thumbupTypical, ruins a perfectly good picture of a Fazer :lol
Here you go then :D
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I finished painting the rear foot peg hangers, just got to lacquer them tomorrow.
Then I had fun stripping and refurbishing the rear brake caliper.
I figured that it would be better to do the rear first, since there's only one pot and, if I screwed it up, it would be less critical than buggering up a front one :eek
First problem was that I needed to remove the piston, but needed "low pressure compressed air" to do it, according to Hayes.
I tried with an airbed foot pump, but couldn't get a good seal, so I looked at it a bit more and realised that the bleed valve is almost the same size as a Presta valve on a bicycle tyre.
I found a 10mm bolt to block the hole that the banjo bolt goes into and tried to push the piston out. I got a good seal, but it wasn't moving, so I got a G Clamp and put some padding on each side, then used that to squeeze the piston back into the caliper a little way.
Then, when I tried the bike pump, I got the piston to slide out nicely :thumbup
I found the best way to get the seals out of the caliper was with the pointed "clip" section on the end of a biro cap and then it was just a matter of cleaning everything up and reassembling it.
So tomorrow I do the front calipers and then just wait for the vacuum brake bleeding kit I ordered from eBay to turn up so I can refill the system and check that it all works... (fingers crossed!)
Lovely morning to be out on the bike early. Met up with the usual breakfast run members, for another 200+ miler, taking in most of Sussex and Kents best biking roads, including the Chilham Bends, which are always guaranteed to put a smile on your face :lol :thumbup .
Although your foot pump method worked for the rear, you may find it a tad more difficult with the front as once you get 1 piston out you the cant removed the rest so it makes it a tad slow and tedious doing 1 at a time 🤕 I'd highly recommend buying some 'piston pliers'
Lovely looking chicken strips there ;)
Good....means I'm not riding like a dick then 😜😜
I spent an entertaining evening learning how to strip down, clean and rebuild the front brake calipers from my FZ6 and then getting a not very nice surprise...
The first problem was that, on one caliper, the smaller of the pistons would come about half way out, then, no matter what I did to block the larger one, the small one simply wouldn't shift any more.
Eventually I used a G Clamp to push it back in, kept the other one completely blocked, put something in the way of the smaller one, but so it would stop further out than it had gone before, then gave it as much pressure as I could from the bike pump I was using and, thankfully, it popped far enough out to get past whatever was making it stick.
I then "walked" them out by putting thinner blocks in front of them until they'd both got past the inner seals and I could just wiggle them out with finger pressure.
So I got everything cleaned up, new seals in place etc and started to reassemble it, but I couldn't get the pads to go back into place.
I know they were stiff when they came out, but I figured that was because they hadn't been cleaned for ages (or at all!) and they were on the sides that originally came from, because I was very careful about that, but I couldn't get them to fit back in place as they kept getting stuck.
Finally I looked up the code on the back of them and found the pads on a Russian website. It also had the details of the dimensions and some pictures of the bikes they were for.
I looked at the pictures. FJR, R6, R1, a 125... FZ6 Fazer? Nope, no FZ6 Fazer...!
So I tried looking up the dimensions for the FZ6's front brake pads...
The sizes of the ones I have are 94.0 x 41.0 x 10.0mm
The FZ6 pads are 93.8 x 40.3 x 9.8mm
So whatever Foccer put the pads on the front brakes, put the wrong damn ones on!!!
:2guns
Ok, they are literally just about 0.2mm too big and they still work because I've been using them for years, but they wouldn't go back easily.
I then spent ages carefully grinding down the ends with a Dremel, shaving a fraction of a mil off, checking the fit, taking another tiny bit off, re-checking, rinse and repeat until they fit properly into the caliper bracket.
Unfortunately I think the place that put the wrong ones on isn't in business any more (they've been on there for a while), so there's no chance of going back and giving them a bollocking :(
Good....means I'm not riding like a dick then 😜😜
Oh dear, you don't have to ride like a dick not to have chicken strips, seems you're somewhat touchy about that :rolleyes your get there in time, perhaps.
Oh dear, you don't have to ride like a dick not to have chicken strips, seems you're somewhat touchy about that :rolleyes your get there in time, perhaps.
Oh dear, you don't have to ride like a dick not to have chicken strips, seems you're somewhat touchy about that :rolleyes your get there in time, perhaps.
Now what was it we used to say at a the track, oh yer "all the gear and no idea" :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
Three words Raw, Nerve, Hit never mind. Some people on this site nowadays are just so touchy :rolleyes bring back the good old days!
So was mine ;) different sense of humour, I guess.
WTF Boris has to do with it, you've lost me there :groan I haven't thought about him for days to be honest, clearly you have. :rolleyes He does have that effect on some people. :D
So was mine ;) different sense of humour, I guess.'for days' :lol . About 10 minutes at best more like :lol
WTF Boris has to do with it, you've lost me there :groan I haven't thought about him for days to be honest
'for days' :lol . About 10 minutes at best more like :lol
Lot more common than you think, pads being the wrong size. Most are slightly too small which lead to them twisting in the body, after a while they start wearing away the caliper body and then jam, some just jam and the pad wears to a taper.
I hope you got all I mean all the crap out of the seal rebates. ;)
There were some bits of crud on the outer edges of the pistons which, despite lots of brake cleaner and scraping with a plastic biro cap, wouldn't shift, but that's outside the bores anyway, so fortunately wouldn't affect anything.
You can get this off with a piece of wet and dry. All 8 of mine had a pretty thick line around the rim but managed to get them all back to almost new.
I used a bit of 1500 wet & dry then polished them up after with some metal polish and a soft cloth to make sure they were nice a smooth
Tedious work but worth it
You can get this off with a piece of wet and dry. All 8 of mine had a pretty thick line around the rim but managed to get them all back to almost new.
I used a bit of 1500 wet & dry then polished them up after with some metal polish and a soft cloth to make sure they were nice a smooth
Tedious work but worth it
The pistons are nickle cadmium coated, where there's pitting/corrosion the coating has been damaged, the corrosion will spread no matter what you do. Any pitting/corrosion lower than 6/7mm from the edge will render the piston unserviceable, any pitting/corrosion that sits below the dust seal when the piston is retracted will start recorroding and cut the seal/s. This can happen within weeks of you servicing them and they'll be sticking eventually seizing.
This is another factor you should consider when using non OE pistons. The coating is microns thick, AM pistons are cheaper because the coating is thinner and softer, I've seen these AM pistons corrode just sitting in air! If you use the bike daily and ride in rain or the odd salt covered road, AM pistons will seize in quick time unless you keep them coated, even that will not stop them corroding.
This is why car brake pistons have rubber boots that cover all but the top few mm.
There were some bits of crud on the outer edges of the pistons which, despite lots of brake cleaner and scraping with a plastic biro cap, wouldn't shift, but that's outside the bores anyway, so fortunately wouldn't affect anything.
You can get this off with a piece of wet and dry.
Next time you, clean off the baked on dust as you call it, put the piston under a strong magnifying lens. What you'll find is a tiny pit in the cadmium, the dust is clinging to corrosion, as the coating is damaged.
Nice morning for a 195 mile whizz around the south east's B roads. Plenty of old bill in the Bury Hill area and on the A272. The Chalet is almost back to normal, serving takeout hot food and drinks, and is the only place I've come across, so far, that has opened up the toilets/washrooms. I reckon they'll get plenty of extra trade now that Whiteways has become a mini-mart.
Met up with Flooky at The Chalet. Managed to get a table in the shade. After a chinwag and a sausage baguette, it was off to explore Sussex and Hampshire. Came home via Loomies and the A272 as far as Billingshurst. Then home via Box Hill, which should be open properly this weekend. Another 184 miles chalked up on the trip meter.
Traffic’s certainly back to normal now, which will no doubt curtail any more mid week ride outs, as just not so enjoyable today. Still managed 175 miles criss crossing Kent, shame the Chilham bends had a few mobile chicanes in the way though, but still good fun. :thumbup
Don't think I'll ever be caught out leaving the indicators on again ([url]http://foc-u.co.uk/Smileys/efocicon/cheesy.gif[/url])Think you need your eyes testing mate
Fitted a pair of LED bulbs (thanks again Mr kebab19) to the mighty thou, to replace the OEM ones.i leave mine on loads as Dynspud will verify lol, yup gotta get these
What a difference - fantastic.
Also replaced the standard turn signal lamps on the clocks motherboard with green LED bulbs.
Absolutely vast improvement.
Don't think I'll ever be caught out leaving the indicators on again :D
These are the turn signal bulbs (in green) I bought from FleaBay - £2.99 for a pack of 10 - bargain!!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-x-LED-Dash-Board-Bulbs-Car-T5-73-74-286-Light-Bulb-Lamp-CHOICE-OF-COLOURS/360975710313?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=630319454937&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-x-LED-Dash-Board-Bulbs-Car-T5-73-74-286-Light-Bulb-Lamp-CHOICE-OF-COLOURS/360975710313?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=630319454937&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649)
'kin hell mate,the way your lucks' running I'd shut the door and don't venture out for a while. :wall
Glad you're okay, but what happened to the side stand, did it break or something?
Glad you're okay, but what happened to the side stand, did it break or something?
The metal looks like it's just sheared away (see the pic).
It's only a hollow tube, so if it's under compression with the weight going "down" the tube, it's strong enough, but the only thing I can think of is that, because the road has quite a steep camber and I parked the bike with the back wheel towards the kerb, the pressure on the stand was pushing it "forwards" rather than the bike just leaning against it to the side.
I presume that it's weakened over the years (2006 registration) and this was just enough to push it to the breaking point :(
ADDENDUM: It's just occurred to me that, of course, I've been using it to jog the starter (or whatever was causing the "doesn't want to start" problem) by putting it down and then "flicking" it back up to send a jolt through the starter/ engine/ switches/ whatever and that probably didn't help...
That's the first time I've seen or heard of a side stand snapping, blimey. Even i when left down or crashed the bend, there's no real side or share weight on them in operation it's all pretty much straight down force, very odd.
It's very possible whatever's caused this to fracture has damaged the side stand switch and would go a long way to explaining your past problems with the switch.
I wonder if the bikes been lowered at the rear in the past. The owner would have shortened the stand to suit the new height, is it a welded joint thats failed?
If it ain't one foccing thing, it's another...!
My new Starter Relay turned up yesterday and, as soon as I'd got it installed, there was no sign of the Error 12 and it started on the button! :thumbup
Unfortunately I didn't have the time to do a check ride yesterday, but it seemed ok.
So today, despite the ongoing lack of a sidestand (it was supposed to have been delivered by Hermes on either Friday or Saturday, yeah, right) which meant that I had to get my girlfriend to help hold the bike up whilst I got on (I've got short legs and can't get my leg over [snigger] and get it off the centre stand).
Everything was fine until I was on my way out of Portsmouth and, whilst I was stopped at traffic lights on the roundabout at the bottom of the Mile End Road, the engine suddenly cut out.
I pressed the starter and it fired ok, but then, about 100 yards short of where it changes to the M275, the engine died on me entirely and left me stranded against the kerb of the central reservation as traffic on my left prevented me pulling over that way.
Unfortunately, I was now stuck, because I couldn't get off the bike without the side stand and, even if I could, since I was loaded up with panniers and top box full of stock (I was on my way to a Market), I wouldn't have been able to get it onto the centre stand :(
Fortunately, another biker was not far behind me and saw I was in trouble, so pulled up behind me, got off and directed traffic to go "underneath" me, then gave me a hand to get the bike across the road and into a bus stop on the non-motorway side of the road and then lift it onto the centre stand.
I tried the starter again without any luck and when I switched off and back on again, I couldn't hear the pump priming.
So I lifted the tank checked the fuel pump connector was securely in place, the breather pipe wasn't kinked and, because something like this had happened years ago when I first got the bike, I flicked the Kill Switch a few times as a duff KS had resulted in a similar situation.
Thankfully, when I tried the starter again, it fired and, by leaning the left pannier against a litter bin, I was able to remount and ride on.
Of course this did mean that every time the bike went over a bump or I was buffetted by a bit of wind, I was paranoid that it was going to cut out again.
Fortunately that didn't happen and someone helped hold the bike at the market when I arrived so I could park up and the ride home was uneventful, so, with any luck, the new side stand will arrive tomorrow and I can get back on and off properly, then do a proper check ride :thumbup
Oh and a PS to this: The Market was in Rottingdean near Brighton.
Whilst I was riding back down the Bazehill road towards Rottingdean, there was a guy standing by a car on the side of the road who appeared to be staring at me and seemed to be shading his eyes or something.
It wasn't until I was about 100 yards past him and about to turn a corner that I suddenly thought "Hang on, was that a FOC-U salute?!"
So if it was, and it was you, my apologies for not responding, but I was worrying about whether the bike was going to keep running and the gravel and pot-holes in the road! :(
If it ain't one foccing thing, it's another...!Glad it was all ok in the end. I'd be inclined to get some Duck Oil (TM) in that kill switch to prevent that from ever being an issue in the future
My new Starter Relay turned up yesterday and, as soon as I'd got it installed, there was no sign of the Error 12 and it started on the button! :thumbup
Unfortunately I didn't have the time to do a check ride yesterday, but it seemed ok.
So today, despite the ongoing lack of a sidestand (it was supposed to have been delivered by Hermes on either Friday or Saturday, yeah, right) which meant that I had to get my girlfriend to help hold the bike up whilst I got on (I've got short legs and can't get my leg over [snigger] and get it off the centre stand).
Everything was fine until I was on my way out of Portsmouth and, whilst I was stopped at traffic lights on the roundabout at the bottom of the Mile End Road, the engine suddenly cut out.
I pressed the starter and it fired ok, but then, about 100 yards short of where it changes to the M275, the engine died on me entirely and left me stranded against the kerb of the central reservation as traffic on my left prevented me pulling over that way.
Unfortunately, I was now stuck, because I couldn't get off the bike without the side stand and, even if I could, since I was loaded up with panniers and top box full of stock (I was on my way to a Market), I wouldn't have been able to get it onto the centre stand :(
Fortunately, another biker was not far behind me and saw I was in trouble, so pulled up behind me, got off and directed traffic to go "underneath" me, then gave me a hand to get the bike across the road and into a bus stop on the non-motorway side of the road and then lift it onto the centre stand.
I tried the starter again without any luck and when I switched off and back on again, I couldn't hear the pump priming.
So I lifted the tank checked the fuel pump connector was securely in place, the breather pipe wasn't kinked and, because something like this had happened years ago when I first got the bike, I flicked the Kill Switch a few times as a duff KS had resulted in a similar situation.
Thankfully, when I tried the starter again, it fired and, by leaning the left pannier against a litter bin, I was able to remount and ride on.
Of course this did mean that every time the bike went over a bump or I was buffetted by a bit of wind, I was paranoid that it was going to cut out again.
Fortunately that didn't happen and someone helped hold the bike at the market when I arrived so I could park up and the ride home was uneventful, so, with any luck, the new side stand will arrive tomorrow and I can get back on and off properly, then do a proper check ride :thumbup
Oh and a PS to this: The Market was in Rottingdean near Brighton.
Whilst I was riding back down the Bazehill road towards Rottingdean, there was a guy standing by a car on the side of the road who appeared to be staring at me and seemed to be shading his eyes or something.
It wasn't until I was about 100 yards past him and about to turn a corner that I suddenly thought "Hang on, was that a FOC-U salute?!"
So if it was, and it was you, my apologies for not responding, but I was worrying about whether the bike was going to keep running and the gravel and pot-holes in the road! :(
what's a FOC-U salute ?
Glad it was all ok in the end. I'd be inclined to get some Duck Oil (TM) in that kill switch to prevent that from ever being an issue in the future
Ordered some new boots. Old PR2 have covered approx 6k and rear is about toast. £130 delivered from M and P for a pair of Roadsmarts.6K don't sound a lot to me.
Ordered some new boots. Old PR2 have covered approx 6k and rear is about toast. £130 delivered from M and P for a pair of Roadsmarts.6K don't sound a lot to me.
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Hoping the Roadsmarts will return a bit more. Had a fair bit of motorway which I think has resulted in the middle taking more hammer than usual. Front has loads of tread left but doing the pair due to age.
I see.Ordered some new boots. Old PR2 have covered approx 6k and rear is about toast. £130 delivered from M and P for a pair of Roadsmarts.6K don't sound a lot to me.
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Hoping the Roadsmarts will return a bit more. Had a fair bit of motorway which I think has resulted in the middle taking more hammer than usual. Front has loads of tread left but doing the pair due to age.
Fitted a replacement clutch cable, purely as a precaution. Saves taking a spare on my next serious trip.I've always thought this was a good idea. All the routing done, with just the ends to swap over....... but never got round to doing it :rolleyes
There's a lot of re-surfacing going on!I noticed that last week around Essex/Cambridge borders. Lots of back roads closed completely, and couldn't get any way through Saffron Walden. Counties must be using up end of year budgets.
Centre stand off, licence plate off, mirrors off, taped up the speedo, pillion pegs off, off to Donington on Wednesday for the first trackday of the year. Using the trailer that my two daughters bought for me as a Fathers Day surprise. I was looking to buy a used one due to the restrictions in place now, so if I didnt get in one of the garages, at least Id have a base in the car park. A real surprise when I walked into the hay barn down at the stables to see a brand spanking new trailer there. Weather looks good so should be a good day
had a afternoon ride to ACE CAFE...lovely BMW which should be in the cool bike thread
Centre stand off, licence plate off, mirrors off, taped up the speedo, pillion pegs off, off to Donington on Wednesday for the first trackday of the year. Using the trailer that my two daughters bought for me as a Fathers Day surprise. I was looking to buy a used one due to the restrictions in place now, so if I didnt get in one of the garages, at least Id have a base in the car park. A real surprise when I walked into the hay barn down at the stables to see a brand spanking new trailer there. Weather looks good so should be a good day
Well, that was a disappointment. Two and a half sessions in and the bike started to cut out, then back in again, several times. Decided to cut the day short and pack up for safety reasons. Felt electrical to me, as cutting out rather than misfiring. Hey Ho, just getting warmed up too :(
Yesterday a very pleasant whizz around Kent and Sussex, clocking up another 216 of our finest English miles. Met at the Oakdene for 9am, the cafe is closed at present, although a take out service is provided in the carpark with a fair amount of seating under gazebos. On leaving the Oakdene we made our way through Wrotham village, and then via almost every B road to Handcross, Cowfold and the Chalet cafe for breakfast. Far too much time was spent eating, sunning and talking rubbish, that one of our group of 5 had to hightail it home to get on with some work.
We then carried on south via Henfield to the Downs, before scorching round the A27 to the A26 to pick up B roads back to Kent via Battle and Rye, winding up at The Bell at Smarden for a beer and a chill, whilst watching the two seater Spitfire earn its £2,700 for every trip. Being based at Headcorn, this was just down the road. Time had marched on and was now late in the afternoon, so more B road action was out of the question due to the increased level of traffic.
After leaving the pub our final B road took us to Leeds Castle, before a shortish stretch of M20/M25. All was going well until a watermain burst on the A21 at Farnborough. The road was closed, and with no diversion signs it was everyman for themselves. Glad I was on a bike as god knows how long the cars/trucks would have been there. The bike needs a proper clean now, but all in all a great day out.
Hi BB,
If you live in the Chalet neck of the woods, you could always ride a big loop and finish up there, bearing in mind it shuts at 2pm in the week. From Cowfold you could do the A272 as far as Loomies, go left at those lights down to West and East Meon, coming out at Tangmere eventually. A whizz up to Fontwell, then left up to Whiteways before a right there will get you Storrington,Steyning. Left at Steyning, through Small Dole to Henfield, and on to the Chalet. I'll recommend the sausage baguette :D .
After 2 years with my Oxford Jupiter LED indicators I'd finally had enough of um (hint.. they're shite)
So bit the bullet and ordered genuine yamaha led ones for the mt10. Arrived today and I've got to day what a massive improvement. So much brighter and more orange that the Oxfords. Cost a lot but worth it 👍
Future jobs include changing the screen to something shorter to cut the dirty air.Do you use ear plugs
After 2 years with my Oxford Jupiter LED indicators I'd finally had enough of um (hint.. they're shite)
So bit the bullet and ordered genuine yamaha led ones for the mt10. Arrived today and I've got to day what a massive improvement. So much brighter and more orange that the Oxfords. Cost a lot but worth it 👍
Pictures?
Will they fit any other models?
Price?
Future jobs include changing the screen to something shorter to cut the dirty air.Do you use ear plugs
Yes its much better on your chest than your headFuture jobs include changing the screen to something shorter to cut the dirty air.Do you use ear plugs
Yes I do but the screen (MRA) that is on the bike sends the air directly at my face. Very noisy and after even a few hours riding I have a slight ringing in my ears. One of those sport screens should do it. I'm OK with taking clean air to the front of the helmet. I've spent the last two years riding an unfaired bike and my R1200S has a screen low enough that the dirty air hits the top of my chest.
Took it for MOT. Passed. No advisories. :D .
I've left them with a cable tie around the front brake lever and hope to get out to give them a proper check in the next few daysThats all you needed to do, Ive done that on my 1200 and 1250.
I've left them with a cable tie around the front brake lever and hope to get out to give them a proper check in the next few daysThats all you needed to do, Ive done that on my 1200 and 1250.
I think the air had collected in the "loop" above the front wheel and you can't necessarily bleed enough fluid out to get it before you have to shut the bleed valve again.Have the same 'loop' on my 1200/1250.
After exploring a network of B roads
down the A272 as far as Winchester
The A272 from Loomies to the A31 had been closed on the way down.
Loomies is on the A32. The section I was talking about is the A272 from the A32 lights to the A31, just north of Winchester.After exploring a network of B roads
Got any recommendations? As mentioned above, a couple of my favourites have been spoiled with 40mph limits :( Far too complicated to explain :lolQuotedown the A272 as far as Winchester
When were you on the 272? I was going east from Loomies to Petworth some time between 2-3pm.
I was home by just after 3pmQuoteThe A272 from Loomies to the A31 had been closed on the way down.
Last time I checked, that was the A32... ;)
The section I was talking about is the A272 from the A32 lights to the A31, just north of Winchester.
Got a replacement rear tyre (Bridgestone T31) from Russ Tyres' and went on a nice 70 mile run to scrub it in :thumbup
(I checked my records, the old one had done 12k miles! Wear markers? What are those...? :eek )
Really !!! 12k ? I've never got more than 6 out of a rear,was it another Bridgestone?
Fitted a Gammatronix battery voltage monitor. Next time the reg/rec gives up the ghost, at least I’ll know about it before I’m left stranded.:useless
Have a look at the Fazer 1000 section, headed “A couple of electrics questions”. That gives the info on the reg/rec I used. The monitor is literally a large LED. I’ll post a pic tomorrow, but won’t be very exciting. :lolFitted a Gammatronix battery voltage monitor. Next time the reg/rec gives up the ghost, at least I’ll know about it before I’m left stranded.:useless
This company, Gammatronix,Interesting and simple. ------- You need to turn your clock back :lol
Having a bit of a senior moment with the clock reference. What's wrong with the time at 11 past 1 in the afternoon.This company, Gammatronix,Interesting and simple. ------- You need to turn your clock back :lol
cause it was actually 11 past 12Having a bit of a senior moment with the clock reference. What's wrong with the time at 11 past 1 in the afternoon.This company, Gammatronix,Interesting and simple. ------- You need to turn your clock back :lol
You’re going to have to explain the clock thing for the under fives. The time stamp on the pic on my phone is 13:12. The clock on the bike only displays a 12 hour periods, hence 1:11pmThis is hard work, it was a joke with a reference to not putting the clock back one hour last Saturday.
ThiBetter tell your gag writer not to give up his day job, in that case :) .You’re going to have to explain the clock thing for the under fives. The time stamp on the pic on my phone is 13:12. The clock on the bike only displays a 12 hour periods, hence 1:11pmThis is hard work, it was a joke with a reference to not putting the clock back one hour last Saturday.
If you click or tap on it then it opens bigger and the right way aroundCool :thumbup . Thanks for that :)
maybe not, on the computer it turns but on a tablet it does notIf you click or tap on it then it opens bigger and the right way aroundCool :thumbup . Thanks for that :)
Well yesterday... New exhaust thanks to SO Engineering... next day delivery, can’t complain at all. Great sound!
on the computer it turns but on a tablet it does not
on the computer it turns but on a tablet it does not
Can you not just... turn the tablet around...? :pokefun
How much is the powder coating costing?£40 for the pair including blasting/cleaning.
MY FZ6's fork lowers are looking rather beaten up thanks to road grit etc. I was thinking of respraying them, but if powder coating isn't too expensive...
That's good. For that price compaired to how how crap and easily chipped doing it yourself with a rattle can is and all the cleaning sanding, its not worth doing yourself.How much is the powder coating costing?£40 for the pair including blasting/cleaning.
MY FZ6's fork lowers are looking rather beaten up thanks to road grit etc. I was thinking of respraying them, but if powder coating isn't too expensive...
that was m theory tooThat's good. For that price compaired to how how crap and easily chipped doing it yourself with a rattle can is and all the cleaning sanding, its not worth doing yourself.How much is the powder coating costing?£40 for the pair including blasting/cleaning.
MY FZ6's fork lowers are looking rather beaten up thanks to road grit etc. I was thinking of respraying them, but if powder coating isn't too expensive...
oh and the oil looks over filledWill check on the center stand, but what leads you to think that? I On the side stand you wont see an oil level.
oh and the oil looks over filledWill check on the center stand, but what leads you to think that? I On the side stand you wont see an oil level.
Looks like nice clean oil but over filled. Might be lack of oil in the sightglass with stained metal/glass though.What I thought also, but first bit of dry weather I will go through the check list etc..
Gotta say though the sight glass is nice and big and easy to view unlike tiny crappy one on the fzs 600
I since found an article saying that the compressor part on the Stebel horn may just need a few drops of oil to get it functioning correctly so i might have a look in a bit, plus the 2 main wires that power it are very easily accessible on my bike to test it out again.Yeah but how do you get it apart, arent they sealed units..? I asl because I have the same thing on my Bandit and may have to do this work.
My air horn must've been on my bike close to 10 years now, so it would make sense that a moving part might need a drop of oil bearing in mind the amount of different weather conditions it's been through in all that time.Maybe you just played the "funky chicken" too often :lol
So here we go then - why has yours gone brown and mine has not, I know that you look after your bike and change the oil regular and so on but what has happened. Could it be that £1.99 5ltr oil you use :pokefunGotta say though the sight glass is nice and big and easy to view unlike tiny crappy one on the fzs 600
I vaguely remember the days when i could see oil in my sump through the glass window.
Can't see a damn thing now. :\
So here we go then - why has yours gone brown and mine has not, I know that you look after your bike and change the oil regular and so on but what has happened. Could it be that £1.99 5ltr oil you use :pokefunGotta say though the sight glass is nice and big and easy to view unlike tiny crappy one on the fzs 600
I vaguely remember the days when i could see oil in my sump through the glass window.
Can't see a damn thing now. :\
Or could it be that because of the amount of heavy traffic commuting you do that your oil is running hotter than my "fun use only" riding in the Shires and the hot oil has stained it.
I since found an article saying that the compressor part on the Stebel horn may just need a few drops of oil to get it functioning correctly so i might have a look in a bit, plus the 2 main wires that power it are very easily accessible on my bike to test it out again.Yeah but how do you get it apart, arent they sealed units..? I asl because I have the same thing on my Bandit and may have to do this work.
How much is the powder coating costing?£40 for the pair including blasting/cleaning.
MY FZ6's fork lowers are looking rather beaten up thanks to road grit etc. I was thinking of respraying them, but if powder coating isn't too expensive...
Mr.BBROWN1664, could you let me know what powder coaters you'll be using, as you're pretty much in my neck of the woods. Have got some stuff I want doing, but wanted a firm that specialises in bike parts, rather than just a regular "garden gate" sort of firm. Thanks :thumbupHow much is the powder coating costing?£40 for the pair including blasting/cleaning.
MY FZ6's fork lowers are looking rather beaten up thanks to road grit etc. I was thinking of respraying them, but if powder coating isn't too expensive...
That's pretty damn good! I may have to look into that in the new year :thumbup
How much is the powder coating costing?£40 for the pair including blasting/cleaning.
MY FZ6's fork lowers are looking rather beaten up thanks to road grit etc. I was thinking of respraying them, but if powder coating isn't too expensive...
That's pretty damn good! I may have to look into that in the new year :thumbup
Mr.BBROWN1664, could you let me know what powder coaters you'll be using, as you're pretty much in my neck of the woods. Have got some stuff I want doing, but wanted a firm that specialises in bike parts, rather than just a regular "garden gate" sort of firm. Thanks :thumbupHow much is the powder coating costing?£40 for the pair including blasting/cleaning.
MY FZ6's fork lowers are looking rather beaten up thanks to road grit etc. I was thinking of respraying them, but if powder coating isn't too expensive...
That's pretty damn good! I may have to look into that in the new year :thumbup
Make sure you fully tape/seal the fork inner, last thing you need is any of that grit inside your forks or the internal surfaces getting a accidental blast.
This is what I found....
Some pics of the compressor as you take it apart would be welcome fella :-)
This is what I found....
Stebel Nautilus Compact Air horn maintenance (from previous conversation above)
The hole towards the right in the photo is the air intake, and the pipe at the top is air out.
I haven't done it yet but I'll try brake cleaner first, then either WD40 or oil and keep blipping the horn to get the parts moving inside and lubed.
Be aware, when you prise the horn upwards you need to release the little round part of the plastic horn from the air intake beforehand.
Bought a bunch of wheel bearing for the bike to get done on the next tyre or c&s change.
Only 840 for me,had some problems with my health but ok now and hope to make up for it this year. :thumbupShould be a change in the MOT rules - if you do less than 1000 miles a rear then you only need one every 2 years.
Only 840 for me,had some problems with my health but ok now and hope to make up for it this year. :thumbupShould be a change in the MOT rules - if you do less than 1000 miles a rear then you only need one every 2 years.
Tried for a minute or so to get something going but nope.
Tried for a minute or so to get something going but nope.
Not even bump starting?
I'm not gonna lie... I tried it once and thought fuck that! Haha I couldn't be bothered trying again when the charger was sat 10ft behind me on the shelf 😅
I would of done the same, I have access to a slight but short hill in the street outside Sharp hall but the risk is far too great of the bump start not working and my looking a right twat pushing the dead lump back up the hill.Tried for a minute or so to get something going but nope.
Not even bump starting?
I'm not gonna lie... I tried it once and thought fuck that! Haha I couldn't be bothered trying again when the charger was sat 10ft behind me on the shelf 😅
'kin hell!! there's no way I'd have took it back to that garage,it's so obvious someone there has made a balls up,whether it's Guy Martins mech or Fred Bloggs.That could have been bad news in the wrong situation and if you'd had an accident and had to be taken to hospital the filth would have been all over the bike and put it down to your neglect ! I'd make some excuse and get it back you'll be wondering everytime you go out on it if they've done the jobs right! :eek
I've spoke to him and he says he doesn't think that cover was removed but he isn't 100%. There are also 2 other mechanics that work there so could possibly have even been one of thoseCall them now fella, be polite but very firm - they are 100% liable.
Hope I am not tempting fate here but its one advantage of being anal about cleaning your bike and you get very personal and intimate :eek with every nut and bolt and hopefully you spot things like that straight away. Good that you heard it though. If I do some major work on my bike I like to ride for a while without my earplugs in so I can hear if anything if not right.
Seen it all now,I ordered oil & filter on line and it came today in a fucking cardboard box! it's called a lube cube and you push a perforated part of the box and pull this moody top out which is attached to a polythene bag of oil then pour it out.To be fair it did work ok with my lovely wife holding the funnel but it all seemed a bit cheap and cheerful to me,it's supposed to be good for the environment so I suppose we'd better get used to it. ;)
Today I rode past a Co-op and a sainsburys and an Asda and an Aldi and a lidle and a waitrose also a tescos just to get to my nearest farm shop -- I was shopping and not testing my bike or taking parts to get painted or going for a first run of the year. ;)
Today I rode past a Co-op and a sainsburys and an Asda and an Aldi and a lidle and a waitrose also a tescos just to get to my nearest farm shop -- I was shopping and not testing my bike or taking parts to get painted or going for a first run of the year.
Collected my serviced shock today. Well impressed with a 24 hour turn around. Had a nice chat about racing with my only mate :lol .
Are you changing the throttle cables just as a precaution, or have you had a problem with them.
Fit some M6 threaded rod with dome nuts on. I have placed some thin wall silicone tubing over the threaded portion which is in the carbs and spacers - this will reduce or eliminate any resonance (if there is any) caused by an unsupported rod in an enclosed tube.Nice work.
Anyone have any pics with dimensions of said spring? I may have summat knocking about I can mod to fit.Are you talking about the little spring on the outside of the exup valve that takes up the slack?
I took a look in carb #4, to see the remaining bit of snapped off bolt seized.
Anyone painted a full motor in Smooth Silver Hammerite, if so, how did it cope with engine heat cycles?I'm not a painter, but afaik smoothright (all Hammerite paints) are designed for ferrous metals, its a primer, mid & top coat all in one. So someone will correct me if wrong, but I think you would have to use etch primer (because aluminium) first then the smoothright after. But that said i don't believe smoothright has any temp rating?
Anyone painted a full motor in Smooth Silver Hammerite, if so, how did it cope with engine heat cycles?I'm not a painter, but afaik smoothright (all Hammerite paints) are designed for ferrous metals, its a primer, mid & top coat all in one. So someone will correct me if wrong, but I think you would have to use etch primer (because aluminium) first then the smoothright after. But that said i don't believe smoothright has any temp rating?
While bikes stripped, just ordered an Ivan MB kit from the main man himself £126.00, hope I don't get stung for any import taxes, shows on HMRC site, as long as it's under £135 I should be ok, fingers crossed, it's pricey enough at £126 ...
Fazer 1000's in desperate need of an engine refurb :'( 2003 silver motor with flaking paint ... Oh what joy "NOT".
Stripped everything off, wire brushed the shite paint Yamaha sought fit to use, a good scrub down with a red scotchbrite.
Just on with masking up.
I was gunna use VHT engine paint, but it's all Mat stuff & heard a few horror stories it's not all it claims to be.
I've used aerosol Smooth Silver Hammerite before on engine casings with success, gorra be better than the crap Yamaha used on silver motors.
Anyone painted a full motor in Smooth Silver Hammerite, if so, how did it cope with engine heat cycles?
Have a good day boys, get out on ya bike while suns out if poss... :thumbup
Replaced the seized rear caliper with a blue spot, and also treated her to a new braided hose, xjr caliper brace, and disc! Will grab a pic tomorrow after she's had a clean
Hi Sparky, lovely bike. Is that Ballintoy Harbour?Yes Vinny had a day off and took it out for first run since getting it Wednesday, good job I know a wee bit more about bikes than posting on this website! all the best Sparky.
got there in the end ROBBO :thumbup ...You sure the Hastings run is still on ?There’s a possibility the old bill will try and stop any large gathering at Locksbottom, but not that bothered as I never bother going to Hastings. We usually go to a pub in Rye harbour. Have already sorted an alternative route, but might look in the 1066 on the A21, traffic permitting.
he said that's probably 20 years old
If the tyre is more than 5 years old, don't use it!
If the tyre is more than 5 years old, don't use it!
Why not?
Check the DOT number on the side of the tyre. The first two digits are the week it was manufactured, the second two are the year.
If the tyre is more than 5 years old, don't use it!
Check the DOT number on the side of the tyre. The first two digits are the week it was manufactured, the second two are the year.
If the tyre is more than 5 years old, don't use it!
The recommendation is not to fit one over 5 years old unless you knwo how its been stored as sunlight degrades the rubber and it started to crack. Nothing wrong with using tyres over 5 years old though.
Rubber bands are made of natural rubber, motorcycles tyres are made of 70% synthetic rubber and the rest is carbon black. With modern tyre technology there is no similarity with rubber bands or even cheap inner tubes.
The recommendation is not to fit one over 5 years old unless you knwo how its been stored as sunlight degrades the rubber and it started to crack. Nothing wrong with using tyres over 5 years old though.
As I said, my life is worth more than a set of cheap tyres.
As stated tyres are supplied that could well be at least 3 or 4 years old, are you going to bin them just because they reach 5yrs old and only half worn?
If the tyre is more than 5 years old, don't use it!
Why not?
The make and then condition of a tyre are far more important than just age as a factor not you use it. UK law as of Feb 21 tyres more than 10yrs old can't be used on the front steered axles of HGVs, buses, coaches or all single wheels fitted to a minibus (9 to 16 passenger seats).
This doesn't apply to cars or bikes etc, this has all come about due to the market being flooded with cheap/crap Far East budget tyres. They're cheap for a reason, the compounds they use are unstable and will be effected by atmospheric conditions alone, UV etc even when just stored. They either split or go hard, so hard they no longer grip although the tyre looks to be in good condition.
Yes most tyre manufactures and some bigger tyre fitting companies Kwik Fit for one :rolleyes will advise not more than 5, why to sell more tyres! I've just had tyres replaced for a customer, that were dated 02 fitted to a GSX-R1000, they were fine, in all respects (dry & wet) just worn to legal limit. The new tyres fitted ae date 15, tyres can be in the system for over 5yrs before they're fitted, especially bikes tyres and not so common sizes of other tyres, hence why the government limit is 10yrs, which allows for that.
If this tyre is 20yrs old, but if made by a quality brand, stored properly and unused, the condition of the tyre is the most important factor not it's age.
Flippin Eck. That's a bit extreme. And you don't need to "take into account" any time difference as its written on the trye.
Personally, I change mine, irrespective of wear, every two years at the very most. Takes into account the delay in getting from the mould to the rim.
and ask my suppliers to ensure that the date stamp is either the current year or the previous year.I made that mistake with the last ones I had. I didn't think to ask - I was just happy that they had them in my size as it wasn't the usual - normal - popular choice. Probably why they were left on the shelf longer than normal. They were not old but were older than I was expecting them to be.
The reason behind this legislation for HGV's, PSV's is quite simple.
The reason behind this legislation for HGV's, PSV's is quite simple.
I don't think so.
Retread tyres are still legal and I don't know of anyone who recuts their own lorry/bus/car tyres.
https://movingon.blog.gov.uk/2020/12/09/ban-on-tyres-over-10-years-old-for-heavy-vehicles-and-some-minibuses (https://movingon.blog.gov.uk/2020/12/09/ban-on-tyres-over-10-years-old-for-heavy-vehicles-and-some-minibuses)
To recut a tread you need something to cut into, i.e. compound has to be applied, to do that you need not only the compound but a lot of heat and machinery, the cost alone of which makes it unviable for anybody smaller than the likes of big transport companies, say TFL or such like. Even those it just wouldn't be worth it, they just buy from specialist companies. I don't doubt there's some arse out there who will try and dig a tyre a bit deeper than it is, but the time and effort involved, very very few, cheaper just to by part worn. It's hard enough to cut a racing slick which is a soft compound let alone a lorry or Bus tyre!
This legislation as a direct result of https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-23320526 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-23320526) & https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2021-02-01/ban-on-old-tyres-comes-into-force-following-campaign-by-mother-of-a-teenager-killed-in-a-crash-in-surrey (https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2021-02-01/ban-on-old-tyres-comes-into-force-following-campaign-by-mother-of-a-teenager-killed-in-a-crash-in-surrey)
It also brings us more into line with what the EU been doing for some time.
Got the might GEN1 MoTd today, slightly embarrassed with the mileage since the last one , only managed 550 miles on her in the last 18 months :eek .That’s the problem with a garage full of bikes :lol . Mind you, a nice problem to have. :thumbup
received the renewal notice last week for £140.96off-topic - I wish there was a law that blocked insurances co.s from pulling this annual nonsense, I have bounced between the same 4 ins. co,s for the last 10 yrs - they just never learn and/or don't give a shit.
off-topic - I wish there was a law that blocked insurances co.s from pulling this annual nonsense
Insurance firms will be forced to end price walking as FCA reveals rip-off remedies
All that will happen now is that the savvy ones will be paying more to compensate and so will the new ones. Don't think for one second that the insurance companies will be out of pocket- they will get it back somewhere.off-topic - I wish there was a law that blocked insurances co.s from pulling this annual nonsenseQuoteInsurance firms will be forced to end price walking as FCA reveals rip-off remedies
Fingers crossed... (https://www.insurancetimes.co.uk/news/insurance-firms-will-be-forced-to-end-price-walking-as-fca-reveals-rip-off-remedies/1434623.article)
insurance time for the mighty thou, received the renewal notice last week for £140.96, Phoned Hastings up last night as i do every year and got it down too £87.83...there are some advantages to being an old foccer ;)
Big day for RED98...:eek
Big day for RED98...:thumbup :thumbup :thumbup
Big day for RED98Beat me to it. Knew I should have gone that extra mile :'(
Not all today, but in the last few weeks.exhausting, at least you got the colour sorted. ;)
- stripped all the cats piss gold bodywork and tank off and replaced with the faster black variety
- fitted new stanchions to the powder coated forks
- took it for a ride and notices one was leaking
- compared it to another FZS600 and realised the stanchions had some sort of spacer missing (fixed inside stanchion)
- fitted replacement forks from a later model FZS600 (adjustable ones)
- took bike for a 40 mile ride and realised there was a carb issue
- spent 90 mins in the garage today removed the carbs and cleaned the jets
- now to take it for another ride.
Took advantage of the overcast weather and had a pleasant 198 mile day out around the counties nearest to me.Oooh overcast you say. Hmmm sounds like rain. Err Maybe tomorrow. :lol
Riding home from Dorset last week would have broken your heart, rain, rain, and then some rain. :lol .Took advantage of the overcast weather and had a pleasant 198 mile day out around the counties nearest to me.Oooh overcast you say. Hmmm sounds like rain. Err Maybe tomorrow. :lol
I have a good summer leather jacket that is mainly white with loads of perforations that works well.Riding home from Dorset last week would have broken your heart, rain, rain, and then some rain. :lol .Took advantage of the overcast weather and had a pleasant 198 mile day out around the counties nearest to me.Oooh overcast you say. Hmmm sounds like rain. Err Maybe tomorrow. :lol
The last few days in the sunny south have been a bit too hot for full leathers, which is my summer choice of riding gear, so a cloudy day was ideal for a day on the bike. Other than the burst water main, it worked out quite well :thumbup
I remember when you first got that jacket. Very nice, and a 46 Euro, you truly are a racing snake. My RST is perforated, but not as much as your Spidi.I can only get a thin t shirt under it. :lol
I remember when you first got that jacket. Very nice, and a 46 Euro, you truly are a racing snake. My RST is perforated, but not as much as your Spidi.
:lolI remember when you first got that jacket. Very nice, and a 46 Euro, you truly are a racing snake. My RST is perforated, but not as much as your Spidi.
RST do the same thing as that Spidi, it's called the Ventilator V. I use one myself in summer, excellent bit of kit. Feels as cool as riding in a tshirt. Mines a size 46 too but unlike sharpie's mine is the adult male size 46 🤣😜
:lol :thumbup:lolI remember when you first got that jacket. Very nice, and a 46 Euro, you truly are a racing snake. My RST is perforated, but not as much as your Spidi.
RST do the same thing as that Spidi, it's called the Ventilator V. I use one myself in summer, excellent bit of kit. Feels as cool as riding in a tshirt. Mines a size 46 too but unlike sharpie's mine is the adult male size 46 🤣😜
Had a good whizz out on Thursday, taking advantage of the stable weather forecast. The run leader took us down even more B roads in Kent and Sussex, that I'd never ridden before, and I thought I knew a few. After an age we surfaced near Kirdford, and on to the A272 and Loomies.
Traffic wasn't too bad, so was able to enjoy most of what this road has to offer. A sandwich and a chill out in the sun, and it was back westward on the A272, towards Winchester, but turning back towards Chichester and the A27/A29, and on to Whiteways for a cuppa.
A pub stop in Kent was next on the agenda, but unexpected rain on the 272, had us dive off at Cowfold, and back on to B roads and on to the pub at Turners Hill crossroads, where shelter and a pint of Harveys, was the order of the day. From here we went our respective ways, resulting in my case, to another 237 of our lovely English miles, passing trouble free under the Fazers wheels.
And its resale value has gone up by £435 ;)
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Once i've covered up the welds on my link pipe i could make a small fortune hiring the pipe and end can out for test days. :rollin
Day out on the mighty thou yesterday.
Sounds nice, but didn't you pass a *single* place with an English Heritage Blue Plaque on...?
By the looks of that i would say alot of fun was had :)
I really have to invest in some better drill bits!Buy the most expensive ones you can afford.
Fantastic view that Red
Finally got round to fitting a 4 degree ignition advancer to the mighty thou, been sat in the garage for years :o ..time well spent i think. bike seams smoother and starts better.
That seams to work well GRAHAMM...Could you sink it into the floor to help putting the bike on the centre stand ?...
next job....garage walls :thumbup
out exploring the Cotswolds today. dropping in on Diddly Squat Farm, Blaze Inn Saddles and The Pig Place.
Chuckin down here, so decided on some mancave time. Thought Id start by checking the rear shock bottom linkage is still free, but carried on and also took out the swinger to check the bearings etc. The swinger was fine so cleaned and re-greased, the bottom shock pin can out dead easy as Ive had it out to grease it up every couple of years, but there was the smallest amount of play between the collar and the bearing so I've ordered those two items plus new seals, Swinger is back in, exhaust all back on, body parts back on, waiting now for parts delivery
Looking good mate but you could have painted them bolts :D+1 and dem bolts :-D
Looking good mate but you could have painted them bolts :D+1 and dem bolts :-D
Looking good mate but you could have painted them bolts :D+1 and dem bolts :-D
The replacement bearing / inner bush arrived and got installed this afternoon. I cleaned up the bolt heads and applied zinc primer. All looking a bit better but still some 5mm free play at the swing arm. I thought I could feel slight play at the bearing in the swing arm and as I had a spare, I replaced that too. I compared the new bearing and new inner bush compared to the items removed from the swing arm and really not that much difference. A little bit less overall free play so I guess they must all be like that. Next time I am in the bike shop I will feel a new bike to compare.
You'll get there in the end that's the main thing and save yourself some £'s along the way 👍You certainly do, that’s why I kept the job on the back burner so to speak, as it is quite a chore. I just figured that at approaching 17 years old, although the mileage is only in the low 40’s, for peace of mind, I’d feel happier with them changed. The same reason I changed the clutch cable at 35k, although that would be a roadside fix if you had a spare.
Never did a throttle cable change on my gen1, do you need the carbs out to do it?
lol good idea, at least you can still drive home with no clutch 👍You'll get there in the end that's the main thing and save yourself some £'s along the way 👍You certainly do, that’s why I kept the job on the back burner so to speak, as it is quite a chore. I just figured that at approaching 17 years old, although the mileage is only in the low 40’s, for peace of mind, I’d feel happier with them changed. The same reason I changed the clutch cable at 35k, although that would be a roadside fix if you had a spare.
Never did a throttle cable change on my gen1, do you need the carbs out to do it?
All back together, fired up at the first touch of the button. A definite advantage in taking out the air filter is to be able to feel through the airbox rubbers, to make sure especially on cylinders 2 and 3, that the out of sight bottom portion of the rubbers are properly located.Another foccer job well done 👏
Just the exup valve to service tomorrow, and that’s it. All intended jobs done. :thumbup
Exup valve serviced, chain meticulously cleaned. Started a thorough clean that will take some time due to the tractor flag from my last outing. Today I have been mostly listening to Thin Lizzy. :thumbup
I'm guessing the Regulator/Rectifier is duff?
Had power failure on Friday, everything cut out on the way home from work.
That was around 6pm.
Logged my breakdown with RAC, who still never arrived or even gave me a time by 1am :'(
Somehow got it started and ticking over, but running rough, and with my neighbour following in a car I somehow limped the bike home.
Once outside my house THEN the RAC driver calls.
I was so cold and pissed off I never actually asked him how long he would've been, but it's probably best I don't actually know.
Put battery on charge immediately but there was no power going to the battery at all with the engine running/revving, so I'm guessing the Regulator/Rectifier is duff?
Had power failure on Friday, everything cut out on the way home from work.
That was around 6pm.
Logged my breakdown with RAC, who still never arrived or even gave me a time by 1am :'(
Somehow got it started and ticking over, but running rough, and with my neighbour following in a car I somehow limped the bike home.
Once outside my house THEN the RAC driver calls.
I was so cold and pissed off I never actually asked him how long he would've been, but it's probably best I don't actually know.
Put battery on charge immediately but there was no power going to the battery at all with the engine running/revving, so I'm guessing the Regulator/Rectifier is duff?
Swapped Reg/Rec for a used OEM one and spotted that one of the pins in the old plug had got a bit warm.
On fitting the replacement I noticed that when I plugged the connectors back together they pushed in about 3mm further, so there is a chance it wasn't fully pushed in before and may have caused an arc.
All working now though, and battery showing 14 volts when ticking over. :)
RAC want to speak to me later on, that should be interesting!
I had tried beeswax and also ACF50 when I stored the bike at the end of least year so despite being careful to keep it clear of the brakes I must have managed to contaminate them.
Found out that the MOT was due, so replaced the rear brake pads which were getting low, then ordered a new front tyre and generally checked the bike over to make sure it's ready to get tested tomorrow.🤞
Bike all loaded up, ready for an 02:50am start :eek . At least three Brits are in various teams this weekend, Chaz Davies, Bradley Smith and Gino Rea. Expecting Sylvain Guintoli to do well again on the Sert Suzuki.Enjoy usually a great hectic weekend. French do love their 24 hour
Bit late now I know, but Gino Rea was on the 3rd placed #5 FCC Honda ,Chaz was due to ride the #6 ERC Ducati but was ill and Smith was on the #96 Moto Ain R1, but got rear ended into the first bend and was hospitalised. Ok and on the mend thankfully.Bike all loaded up, ready for an 02:50am start :eek . At least three Brits are in various teams this weekend, Chaz Davies, Bradley Smith and Gino Rea. Expecting Sylvain Guintoli to do well again on the Sert Suzuki.Enjoy usually a great hectic weekend. French do love their 24 hour
Ray Rea Smith and Davis are not on the entry list, unless there we substitutes. What teams are they in? Wont be there, but will watch a lot of it live on Eurosport 2
New plugs, dropped the oil, changed the filter and replaced the oil.
Considering it’s my first bike and am in not mechanically savvy in any way whatsoever, it’s going well so far!
Balanced the front wheel and went for a jaunt with the wife, what a difference a new front tyre makes, had a supermaxx on it from when I bought it and I have to say they are the worst tyres I've ever experienced, nice new BT023 now it glides round bends 😁
359 of lovely English,French and Belgian miles yesterday. Shame the picture challenge wasn't "your bike and a German WW2 tank" :lol
359 of lovely English,French and Belgian miles yesterday. Shame the picture challenge wasn't "your bike and a German WW2 tank" :lol
Yes it is, I had one once, corners like a tank 😅359 of lovely English,French and Belgian miles yesterday. Shame the picture challenge wasn't "your bike and a German WW2 tank" :lol
Is that an early K100 too the right of the Fazer? :rollin :rollin :rollin
Pretty much bullet proof though :) .Yes it is, I had one once, corners like a tank 😅359 of lovely English,French and Belgian miles yesterday. Shame the picture challenge wasn't "your bike and a German WW2 tank" :lol
Is that an early K100 too the right of the Fazer? :rollin :rollin :rollin
Not alot dearer than over here robbo !!!!
The light had just come on on mine so i filled her up and it costs £30.32
2 years ago i could fill t up for £16 ffs
In the carpark at the Bastogne museum, there was a dedicated motorbike parking area, each space with a cabinet and attached chain. The shelved cabinet was used to store my crash helmet and tankbag, the chain passed through the front wheel and locked to the cabinet door hasp with my disc lock. Never seen this set up before
Not exactly today, but two rides, one on Tuesday and the other yesterday.
I'd gone down to Croyde for a few days surfing on Monday, but I take the quick route down (M27, M3, A34, A303) because that saves energy for the waves :)
On Tuesday, however, the swell had dropped, so, instead of going out for a dawnie, I went for a nice ride up the A39 through Lynton and Lynmouth with some nice twisty roads, then back across Exmoor for 100 miles of fun.
On the way back on Thursday, I used some lovely little back roads I'd found which run parallel to the A361 and the A30, thus avoiding the traffic and being able to make a bit of progress ;) along the way.
That route takes a bit longer, however it's much more enjoyable :thumbup
Where do you hire your boards from? I used to work in 'le sport' in Croyde many moons ago...
Used daily through the friggin blackwall tunnel grrrrrr!!!!!Does it still have that weird chemical stink? Could never figure out what caused it 🤷♂️
Hopefully get a job this side of the water soon :rolleyes
Got chatting to a very knowledgeable guy, about the development of hydrogen engines.That would be a legendary fazer mod 😎
Well today, after having weeks of what I thought was throttle position sensor issues, I found the push clip connectors to the igniter unit weren’t pushed in fully…. A read of the Haynes manual and the wiring diagram show the sensor going into the unit.
3 different sensors later and it came down to me being a dick…
I must have not connected them fully after messing about taking the rear cowling off.
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A last whizz out on the Fazer yesterday before the sorn kicks in. Just a Surrey/Sussex loop down to the Chalet for a compulsory, for me, sausage sandwich with plenty of brown sauce. Carried on round to Bury Hill and Petworth, for a last rip, of this year, down my favourite stretch of the A272, back to Billingshurst and home. With the tank brimming with 99 octane and a liberal splosh of Sta Bil, she's now covered up at the back of the garage awaiting some winter maintenance, which will have to wait for a while as project bathroom has just begun :eek .
Never knew that Sta Bil was less effective with higher octane. This will be the third year I’ve used it to winterise the bike, which has always started with no issues. I was using Sea Foam before that, just came across a discount deal for Sta Bil, so went with that. I expect it’s all “snake oil” :lol , but just gives some peace of mind.
The 99 octane was Esso,which in the south east at least contains no ethanol, as you stated. At the end of the day I just want to be able start the bike up come say April, without any issues. I know fuel does, over time, become stale, so using the snake oil just provides a level of comfort, so if there are starting problems next year, I can feel I did my best in averting them.Never knew that Sta Bil was less effective with higher octane. This will be the third year I’ve used it to winterise the bike, which has always started with no issues. I was using Sea Foam before that, just came across a discount deal for Sta Bil, so went with that. I expect it’s all “snake oil” :lol , but just gives some peace of mind.
ESSO 99 Supreme has zero Ethanol in it, whereas other 99 fuels have the 5%.
Been said on here many times before that it's highly unlikely that fuel will go off quickly, especially just over the winter period, but if this gear protects other parts then that's fair enough.
The 99 octane was Esso,which in the south east at least contains no ethanol, as you stated. At the end of the day I just want to be able start the bike up come say April, without any issues. I know fuel does, over time, become stale, so using the snake oil just provides a level of comfort, so if there are starting problems next year, I can feel I did my best in averting them.Never knew that Sta Bil was less effective with higher octane. This will be the third year I’ve used it to winterise the bike, which has always started with no issues. I was using Sea Foam before that, just came across a discount deal for Sta Bil, so went with that. I expect it’s all “snake oil” :lol , but just gives some peace of mind.
ESSO 99 Supreme has zero Ethanol in it, whereas other 99 fuels have the 5%.
Been said on here many times before that it's highly unlikely that fuel will go off quickly, especially just over the winter period, but if this gear protects other parts then that's fair enough.
yes, propper greasy spoon...Zoom in on the piccies of the mighty thou...Needs a good wash and polish :eek :eek :eek
Your thoughts MR ROBBO. looking at a 03 VFR 800 on Saturday. low mileage at 8000. £3000....ever riden one ? good replacement for the mighty thou ?
Santa Claus dropped off a late present today. I'm not a great photographer but they're anodized, not painted and look very nice.Sweet :thumbup
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yes, propper greasy spoon...Zoom in on the piccies of the mighty thou...Needs a good wash and polish :eek :eek :eekDon’t have any personal experience of viffers. Pals have had them, sound good, smooth but a bit unexciting, has always been the general consensus. One point to possibly consider is ULEZ compliancy. The mighty thou does comply providing you get a CoC from Yamaha. Wouldn’t know about the Honda though.
Your thoughts MR ROBBO. looking at a 03 VFR 800 on Saturday. low mileage at 8000. £3000....ever riden one ? good replacement for the mighty thou ?
Mr.Red, you have a real dilemma in trying to choose a Fazer replacement that will tick all the boxes that the Yamaha does, without starting to spend serious money. A Tracer 900GT no doubt comes close but is in a different price point. If it was me, I’d look out for another thou with low mileage. Admittedly it might be a bit expensive for a 17+ year old bike, as they are desirable, but you’d know exactly what you’re getting, and have a world of experience and knowledge of them.
Personally I’ll have to start thinking of something lighter, as dread it going over with all my camping gear, when pushing it about. When my diy project is finished I’ll start looking, maybe something like a T7 Tenere, but have never ridden one.
You have been quite for a long time Noggy. Were you in long hibernation or did you go to the dark side and buy an electric bike :lol
now the l/h fork seal is weeping. Ordered up replacements and a seal driver.
now the l/h fork seal is weeping. Ordered up replacements and a seal driver.
Before you do that, have you checked that there might just be a bit of crud caught under the seal?
now the l/h fork seal is weeping. Ordered up replacements and a seal driver.
Before you do that, have you checked that there might just be a bit of crud caught under the seal?
Yup - Run a piece of thin plastic up the inside of the seal. It seemed very easy to get past the lip so I think the seal is worn anyway.
..have not looked yet but should probably check the rear caliper......AND anything else the moron of a last owner has ever touched ;)
Scott Ergo Pro are the only truly waterproof waterproofs worth considering. Not cheap, but they definitely work.
If your boots aren’t goretex, then some cheap boot covers will do the job.
Riding in the rain is a chore, but being wet is really miserable especially if you’ve got a long way to go.
Paint the bottom of the raditor with some cylinder black, as the original has started flaking off.
Today I found my Fazer a new home :'( :'( :'(Who pulled out the next day :rolleyes Still must go https://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?topic=27842.0
Is this the bike you use for ragging around donington ?
Then its probably something to do with extra stresses that track riding puts on it and it may be flexing, does look like its the tyre that has done it. I have a hugger and as the name says it is very close to the tyre but the plastic is quite stiff.
Nothing very exciting. Had to use the Fazer to get to Wickes for a few items to finish off project “change all the doors in the house”, as my car isn’t ULEZ compliant. Started on the button after a few months slumber, but won’t make this a habit as cold water washing it, in case of any salt on the road, wasn’t that pleasant in the current temperatures.How id you get the doors on the bike.
Very good :thumbup . Got the doors a while back when Howdens had an offer. I can get there with the car avoiding ULEZ cameras. However getting to Wickes is another matter. :thumbdownNothing very exciting. Had to use the Fazer to get to Wickes for a few items to finish off project “change all the doors in the house”, as my car isn’t ULEZ compliant. Started on the button after a few months slumber, but won’t make this a habit as cold water washing it, in case of any salt on the road, wasn’t that pleasant in the current temperatures.How id you get the doors on the bike.
Hello everybody, unsure how to use this site so hopefully i’m doing it right but ported the cylinder heads out and milled it so that 99 octane fuel can now be used to my advantage for extra power on the 600 (engine was already out replacing the 2nd gear shift fork) :) however this does mean regular fuel will cause detonation so premium only from now on yayEh ?
Hello everybody, unsure how to use this site so hopefully i’m doing it right but ported the cylinder heads out and milled it so that 99 octane fuel can now be used to my advantage for extra power on the 600 (engine was already out replacing the 2nd gear shift fork) :) however this does mean regular fuel will cause detonation so premium only from now on yay
Some pics of the engine when it was open, and you can see the damage on the old gear where the dogs jumped out and grinded the gear.And even wallered out the holes, thats some wear...