Any clever clogs on here because currently, that doesn't include me.[/size]Venerable Fazer Thou had issues with battery,largely through my use of the wrong charger(s) and battery(s).Installed new fully charged battery and during the install I must have left the ignition on because there was a lot of chatter from (I assume) the fuel pump.Fuel pump was not priming at start up but seemed ok on the bench later. Refitted seemed ok.First test ride it wouldn't take anything over 1/4 to 1/2 throttle. It would baulk and splutter then die.Second attempt same thing except this time it blew the 10A fuse.Stripped and inspected pump, tested ok on bench, tested ok on bike, refitted same issue though it never blew another fuse.Fitted new pump which sounds much healthier but the same issue! 1/4 to half throttle and it coughs and dies. Roll off the throttle and it's fine.My first thoughts are fried ECU or perhaps a dodgy EXUP system but I wouldn't expect the EXUP to kill all power then come back and I would expect to see a fault code displayed on start up.Anyone have any other ideas because at the moment, I'm stumped. Going out to have a look at the EXUP and especially the wiring. I really don't want to strip the carbs for fault finding, they are a bastard to get out and I can't see how one carb could develop a fault affecting everything and all four carbs having a mechanical fuel issue is unlikely I would think.Screwd.[/color]

So having put it off for as long as I possibly could, my trusty old Fazer has finally been promoted to shed project. A sticky gearchange, symptomatic of a bent selector fork, means I'll be ripping it right down to it's innards for all to see.





She's 50 odd thousand miles old and long overdue a good overhaul anyway. First off, drain all the fluids, remove the tank, radiator, exhaust.









No great problems, ended up filling three five litre fuel cans, radiator fluid was in excellent condition, engine oil less so! No nasties in there though. Radiator itself looks a bit grim but nothing that a good soda blast and paint won't put right.





Exhaust came off really easily, actually it fell off once I took out the footrest hanger bolt, the rear mounting point has rusted off. Amazingly, all the rust flange nuts came off super easy, not a single stud came out, broke or stripped. Brass nuts will replace them.








I know it looks terrible but it's a trick of the light. Honest! Black bikes look bad in photos if you have to use flash, in real life it looks pretty good. Here's a few more photos, this is as far as I got today.














Just one interesting thing I noticed. The EXUP valve cover came off so easily, I was convinced all my servicing had paid off. The valve itself though was as stuck as if it had been welded shut. Hey ho, soon fix that and look forwards to a few more horses next time out.


Screwd.


PS: oh and yes, I have flattened the retaining ring and loosened off the sprocket nut. In case you were wondering.

Hello again. Same old me, just found this site. Here's my bike:





Here's what I've done to it:
FatBarsPazzo leversNitron race shockHyperpro progressive fork springsIgnition advancerIvans jet kitOne tooth off the front sprocketNautilus hornScottoilerUSB socketLower screen
Since then I have managed to destroy the gearbox which is now like fishing in a bucket of spanners. Got a replacement box and am just about to start the rebuild. Gonna need a bit of luck I should think and a fair bit of help from you guys 
Screwd.

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