Quote from: fazersharp on 18 April 2016, 01:30:56 pmAnother Fazer here that has just got a new MOT, we all seem to be getting them at the same timeBecause you're all fair weather riders, April - October
Another Fazer here that has just got a new MOT, we all seem to be getting them at the same time
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.
Quote from: MMCMME on 10 April 2016, 09:05:40 amMOT just done on Friday with no printed advisories.Guy recommened new chain and sprockets so back end stripped ready for parcel arriving tomorrow!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
MOT just done on Friday with no printed advisories.Guy recommened new chain and sprockets so back end stripped ready for parcel arriving tomorrow!
Quote from: tommyardin on 17 April 2016, 10:02:55 pmBut 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. Seem ok, but i'll give it a go.
Quote from: Skippernick on 18 April 2016, 08:35:41 pmQuote from: tommyardin on 17 April 2016, 10:02:55 pmBut 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. 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)
Today I went here:
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.
Quote from: Red Ceri on 22 April 2016, 12:19:43 amFinally 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.
Quote from: unfazed on 22 April 2016, 07:48:46 amQuote from: Red Ceri on 22 April 2016, 12:19:43 amFinally 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. 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.
Quote from: tommyardin on 22 April 2016, 09:08:35 amQuote from: unfazed on 22 April 2016, 07:48:46 amQuote from: Red Ceri on 22 April 2016, 12:19:43 amFinally 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. 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. I bet they look awesome on the fazer, what modifications do you need to do to make them fit? Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk
Quote from: matt7chunk on 22 April 2016, 04:41:53 pmQuote from: tommyardin on 22 April 2016, 09:08:35 amQuote from: unfazed on 22 April 2016, 07:48:46 amQuote from: Red Ceri on 22 April 2016, 12:19:43 amFinally 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. 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. I bet they look awesome on the fazer, what modifications do you need to do to make them fit? Sent from my GT-I9300 using TapatalkGoing 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 ), 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 timeDone 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.