Clutch cable shouldn't really be lubed.I just fitted a Slinky Glide clutch cable from Wemoto, and it feels very light and smooth.
#4. Fit new battery - current one doesn't hold charge very well.
#5. I'll more than likely think of something else..........
According to some blurb I've found: "Constructed to extremely high standards, all Slinky Glide cables are coated with a rust and freeze resistant compound, plus a polyamide lining inside the outer cable which further reduces friction and wear as well as providing smooth operation."The cable's been on there for a few years now (annoyingly I can't find the receipt saying exactly when I bought it) so I think I'll drop Slinky Glide an email and see what they say (although they'll probably just say replace it!)
Quote from: darrsi on 03 November 2021, 10:16:25 pmClutch cable shouldn't really be lubed.I just fitted a Slinky Glide clutch cable from Wemoto, and it feels very light and smooth.I've got the same one, but it's been on there for a while now and it doesn't work as well as it might sometimes when I'm trying to feather the clutch. According to some blurb I've found: "Constructed to extremely high standards, all Slinky Glide cables are coated with a rust and freeze resistant compound, plus a polyamide lining inside the outer cable which further reduces friction and wear as well as providing smooth operation."The cable's been on there for a few years now (annoyingly I can't find the receipt saying exactly when I bought it) so I think I'll drop Slinky Glide an email and see what they say (although they'll probably just say replace it!)
Found one strand of cable had broken at the lever end so I timed it bang on fortunately.
Quote from: fazerscotty on 04 November 2021, 09:50:27 am#4. Fit new battery - current one doesn't hold charge very well.You can buy a Drop Tester from eBay for about £20 which is a cheap way of checking if a battery is good and saves replacing it just to find out!It also saves the hassle of trying to find a local garage that will check it for you Quote#5. I'll more than likely think of something else..........Yep, that's what I kept doing when I started compiling my list. Actually your point #1 has reminded me that there are some small scratches on my tank that I'd like to put some T-Cut on...
Lol - I don't check batteries with a load tester. It loads the battery too quickly, heating up the plates, which then distort and shed sulphate across the lower portion of the cell. The battery then won't take or hold a charge.
#1. Fit the Ivan's kit arriving in a couple of weeks.#2. Touch up paint work where required.#3. Fit new pair of tyres - thinking of PR 5's or Avon XDM's(?)#4. Fit new battery - current one doesn't hold charge very well.#5. I'll more than likely think of something else..........
Quote from: fazerscotty on 06 November 2021, 07:13:27 pmLol - I don't check batteries with a load tester. It loads the battery too quickly, heating up the plates, which then distort and shed sulphate across the lower portion of the cell. The battery then won't take or hold a charge.I've never heard of that before and I know several garages that use load testers to make sure a battery is good (not simply to screw it up so they can sell you a new one!)Do you have any links regarding this, especially with the gel type batteries that bikes tend to use?Mine is always on the Optimate in the shed when it's not being used and that has a Desulphate mode if it's ever needed.
Quote from: fazerscotty on 04 November 2021, 09:50:27 am#1. Fit the Ivan's kit arriving in a couple of weeks.#2. Touch up paint work where required.#3. Fit new pair of tyres - thinking of PR 5's or Avon XDM's(?)#4. Fit new battery - current one doesn't hold charge very well.#5. I'll more than likely think of something else..........Shame you didn't have the Ivanising kit when you changed the throttle cables, as you'd done all the hard work getting the carbs off.For me, other than a repair to the Ermax undertray, an oil/filter change and an exup valve service there's nothing pressing to be done to the Fazer. Got all my planned powder coating done last winter, so the bikes as good as ready for next season.
Its primarily found on Lead/Acid and not Gel batteries.
Optimates are okay, all three of my bikes are hooked up, but like anything nowadays, they can't do the impossible
As mentioned in the "What did you do with your Fazer today?" thread, I ticked several items off the list, but, whilst I was doing that work and generally checking things over, I've also added a bunch more to the "to do" list...It' approaching 12,000 miles since most of these were done, so they're worth sorting out now:New oil filter and oil change. New air filterNew spark plugs.New chain and sprockets (This doesn't absolutely need doing yet, but the front sprocket is starting to feel slightly hooked)Replace the throttle cables (even though I've lubed the old ones, it still has the OEM 2006 ones on there! )Replace the clutch cable (if the cable lube doesn't help smooth things out)So I've just paid Wemoto £180 for all the bits...
Which clutch cable did you go for? I'm really liking this Slinky one from Wemoto, as it seems to feel very smooth and effortless.
Quote from: robbo on 07 November 2021, 12:15:29 pmQuote from: fazerscotty on 04 November 2021, 09:50:27 am#1. Fit the Ivan's kit arriving in a couple of weeks.#2. Touch up paint work where required.#3. Fit new pair of tyres - thinking of PR 5's or Avon XDM's(?)#4. Fit new battery - current one doesn't hold charge very well.#5. I'll more than likely think of something else..........Shame you didn't have the Ivanising kit when you changed the throttle cables, as you'd done all the hard work getting the carbs off.For me, other than a repair to the Ermax undertray, an oil/filter change and an exup valve service there's nothing pressing to be done to the Fazer. Got all my planned powder coating done last winter, so the bikes as good as ready for next season.Tell me about it Still, it means a few hours in the nasty cold garage, with the smell of E10 wafting around - WITHOUT THE GRANDKIDS
Delivery from WeMoto:New clutch and throttle cables, new air and oil filters and new chain and sprockets.Oh, and a replacement spring for the left footpeg as the old one broke and it keeps getting stuck in the "up" position when I'm moving the bike around which can be a PITA when I get on and I'm trying to find it with my boot!Now, which to do first...?!