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Messages - Foxwood
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« on: 10 August 2013, 10:17:03 am »
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« on: 02 August 2013, 09:30:35 am »
I took it off with the help of a standard Bahco -tool set, cleaned + greased everything and put it back on. Haven't had any problems since (done almost 3000 km). 
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« on: 01 August 2013, 05:36:57 pm »
It's been a beautiful summer for the most part here too. Just only recently it's been raining relatively more, but they've promised better weather again starting this weekend. 
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« on: 31 July 2013, 08:19:28 am »
Hey Hghlander! Welcome to the site! And beautiful bikes! I'm not from Sweden, but close though: Finland.
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« on: 30 July 2013, 06:45:44 pm »
If you get the Hyperpro kit, try finding newer fork caps too.
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« on: 30 July 2013, 06:31:54 pm »
I'm 6'1" and had the same problem to begin with. Guess I've just gotten used to, cos it just doesn't bother me anymore.  I'm just more bored with driving on a straight motorway, so I stick to small roads anyway.
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« on: 25 July 2013, 04:34:41 pm »
Sheesh. A bit too much for my trainee salary.  Probably gotta look at some chinese cheapies of fleabay.  I recommend the Hel -lines though, have them on mine.
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« on: 25 July 2013, 06:58:35 am »
Those brake discs look nice. What manufacturer and how much did you pay for them? My front ones are warped, so need replacing. 
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« on: 16 July 2013, 06:50:14 pm »
Yes, the coolant is filled through the radiator cap since that is the highest point in the circuit. Well the manual says the coolant reservoir should be filled to the maximum level, so I'm bound say that it does have some meaning in the circuit. If you haven't done anything to the coolant for a long time (X years?), I'd suggest draining the old coolant, flushing the system and filling it with new coolant.
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« on: 16 July 2013, 02:45:28 pm »
Sounds like the coolant reservoir to me.
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« on: 15 July 2013, 02:36:49 pm »
I do not know, first I have to get a posting price from Spain to GB. But I was thinking about 150€. It includes also a fake dB-killer I had made for it, apart from the real one that came with it. I have all these other bits, in case you are interested:
-Double bubble F.Fabbri smoked screen.
-1kg/mm linear Technoflex springs.
-front preload adjusters from a 02- bike.
-F.G. Gubellini multi-adjustable rear shock
-Thunderace light-alloy rear brake torque arm.
-jack-up kit (shorter dogbones)
-3.5" wide front rim from a TRX850. It allows to fit 120 tyres. I'd have to get it removed by a mechanic, so maybe it stays in the bike.
-stainless steel chain guard.
How much are you asking for that double-bubble? + shipping to Finland
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« on: 12 July 2013, 06:03:03 pm »
Sounds pretty reasonable. Especially since the Fazer is almost half air-cooled.
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« on: 12 July 2013, 04:44:55 pm »
I made a make-shift gas tank out of a soda bottle, some clear plastic piping and an old moped's petrol valve (on-off-reserve) + lots of glue and tape. So now I'm able to take the gas tank fully off and don't have to worry about it falling or getting damaged when balancing the carbs. And it really is an easy job to do on a Fazer. My friend's old 600 ZZR was a nightmare to balance. 
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« on: 12 July 2013, 04:39:48 pm »
I dropped my swingarm last winter at 34 000km and the bearings were (not surprisingly) basically as good as new. So I doubt you'll need to change them, just give 'em a nice clean and lube. Though I will admit that if you've been riding in salty winter conditions, then it might be a hole other story.
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« on: 12 July 2013, 04:35:38 pm »
You can test if it works by giving it a fair bit of throttling when it's standing still. I've never had mine kick in during traffic or normal driving. So once I tried it by warming it well on the centre stand and by golly the fan did actually start. (And stayed on for a about 30 seconds, Finland eh)
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« on: 04 July 2013, 04:14:50 pm »
I could be interested in a pair too for my 600. Is it possible to choose colouring?
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« on: 04 July 2013, 04:12:29 pm »
I'll vouche for Hel also. Much improved braking -feel.
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« on: 26 June 2013, 05:10:35 pm »
First pic still looks 10x better than when I first took my front sprocket cover off. 
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« on: 25 June 2013, 05:25:35 am »
In addition to the standard toolkit, I carry a Leatherman -multitool, electrician's tape, some extra fuses, small LED -flashlight, a small motorcycler's first aid kit, my jacket's waterproof membrane and exhaust baffle. In my jacket pocket I always carry a hard plastic disc to put under the sidestand when parking on gravel, sand, grass etc.
Thinking about getting a bulb kit to be able to change blown bulbs on the road.
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« on: 10 June 2013, 07:52:02 pm »
Pretty sure they should be routed around the rear of the forks and attached to the mountings on the forks.
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« on: 06 June 2013, 03:44:53 pm »
Wow! That looks almost new! I really have nothing to add to what's already been said. If you do change the air filter, might as well change the fuel filter while you're at it. Seeing as it has such a low mileage, it might have been sitting for long times, so contamination from the fuel tank and rubber fuel-lines might be possible. And the fuel filter isn't an expensive spare anyway.
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« on: 31 May 2013, 01:54:22 pm »
Changing the dog bones in the rear to lift or lower the rear end and also raising or lower front forks will have an effect on the ride (I have +25 mm in rear and -10 mm in front).
But to be honest, there's not really much you can do to the suspension settings that'll make much of a real difference. Hardware changes is the way to go, if you really want to change the feel of the bike.
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« on: 31 May 2013, 12:36:44 pm »
Out! I went and tested my Scorpion can at a vehicle inspection station. It was 0,2 dB under the legal limit, so out it is.
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« on: 30 May 2013, 06:46:32 pm »
Almost sh*t my pants when my instruments died. Luckily only the signal fuse had blown. Quick change and everything works again.
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« on: 27 May 2013, 07:59:58 pm »
Sorry for bad photo quality, but main difference between original and Hyperpro front springs was the longer length of the progressive spring part on the Hyperpro springs. The adjustable fork caps I got from richfzs work like treat (also a nice mod for future owners, who'll be able to adjust front forks easier). Hyperpro also supplied these nice and inconspicious stickers that look quite good on the forks. Next job is to get front brake lines properly bleeded after installing the braided brake lines today.
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