Quote from: nobleFZS on 03 October 2013, 10:28:48 pm

Do you still have the centre stand? If so, could you take a pic?

Cheers in advance!

 
 
 
hi mr noble.....yes still have the stand.want to keep it until the engines sold so i can start it for new owner....are you in a rush ?.

Cheers for getting back to me. No rush at all. The H-link on mine has broken, but going to remove and attempt to weld with the help of my cousin. But incase that doesn't work was looking to get a replacement in the works. Just give me a shout whenever you are ready.

Thanks again!

Long shot...you still got the stand?

Hi,


Great to hear you are getting back on the bike, I can certainly sympathise with the "itch".

In my humble opinion the FZS 600 03 is a great bike. My one has been an absolute joy. The engine is as sweet as it gets in "600 land". There is a little gap in the power mid revs, but it still puts a smile on my face. It is also pretty comfy. I am 6ft 4 and don't have any real issues. Handles well. I put new rubber on last March (Metzeler Z8 Interacts) and they transformed the bike for me; especially in the wet. Either way though, the bike is a doddle to ride. My Dad has an 09 FZ6 and although still a great bike it just doesn't quite have the same fun factor for me (sound and performance).   


I have made several mods to counter some of its weaker points: stainless steel downpipes; braided hoses front and rear; exhaust (just for fun); replaced rear calliper with an FZS1000 blue spot (the rear calliper on the 600 is basically worthless); rear shock (changed out for a Nitron - fully adjustable); heated grips; belly pan. If you do decide to go for the FZS 600, I would try to find one with the downpipes already replaced.


Good luck with everything. 

I concur with Packie. I put the 1000 calliper on my FZS600 03. It definitely fits with a tiny bit of grinding. You will notice the extra power, but the main thing is that it doesn't bind/seize. Another relatively cheap mod that you will definitely notice the difference from is fitting braided hoses. I have done this on the front and back. Well worth the money.


Good luck finding a calliper, they are hard to come by but not impossible. I got mine from a breaker on Ebay. I will keep an eye out.  [size=78%]  [/size]

This is great. Thanks a million, lads! 

Hi all,


Looking for any advice on the best chain to buy? My chain has taken a beating over winter and will change it out in a month or so.


Cheers, as ever! 

Cheers guys, had a great day! Most fun i have ever had on a bike!

Thanks for all the advice. Solar panel charging is interesting; nice on RedRag. Everyone i speak to seems to either love them or hate them. Not sure. The Datatool Demon certainly seems like a "cheapish" option and would offer some insurance reduction. [size=78%] [/size]

Thanks for the recommendation. Yeah he is definitely paying. He even tried to tell me that I should be more careful as the bike may hit other cars parked next to it when it falls over!!    I politely explained to him that this would only be the case if people continued drive into it. Never mind the fact that it is parked in the middle of a space and highly unlikely to hit an adjacent vehicle. Absolute moron. Typical car driver who doesn't know squat about motorcycles/motorcyclists. If it was a car he hit his attitude would have been completely different. And he didn't quite understand why I was so upset, not realising that what is just an object to him is like a son to me!!!  


Anyway, thanks again for the hint. Managed to get a cover. The side panel is proving more tricky as there are plenty of them out there, just not in blue!!