My first video of abusing my FZS600:   

http:// www. youtube. com/watch?v=QJHD2eGU_MU

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What are your thoughts on posting questions related to motorcycles that aren't Fazers/MTs, or even not Yamahas?


I got a question about a Ural motorcycle kick-start not engaging problem. I know next to nothing about Ural motorcycles. I suppose it's a spring, and/or a pawl damage problem, but can't be certain. And I suppose that not engaging when it's very cold is the first sign of trouble. But that's mostly guesswork on my part - far from the knowledgeable expert.
The first thing that came to mind was to direct the person asking to this forum. There are some very knowledgeable people here, that seem knowledgeable with (motorcycle) mechanics in general, probably not "just" the Fazers/Yamahas.


But the question is whether people are happy and willing to have non-fazer stuff here. Yes, I'm sure there is a Ural forum somewhere, but I'd rather take an "it's probably..." from the people on FOC, than "it must be..." from a forum I have no idea about.
Having more members is not necessarily good - quantity doesn't always provide more quality. But it's also not bad in and of itself.


Anyway, I suppose the best thing is to ask.


Can and should we have a non-Yamaha/non-Fazer section?
Do you think it's a good idea?
Can I direct the poor sobs who don't speak my native to this wretched place? 

Hope everyone is doing fine. I found this interesting over the weekend to pass some time and take my thoughts off the grim present situation:


https://test.mensa.no/


P.S: I do believe the test is flawed, because, instead of the results, it keeps showing my shoe size. Could be my browser, or something.

After winter, opened the garage and saw rear wheel wet from brake fluid. It has started dripping from somewhere, but very slowly. Brake fluid level is at minimum (it was almost top full), but it hasn't all leaked out.


The brake pedal is firm and feels and brakes OK. However, the fluid did leak during winter. I washed the bike and hopefully I will be able to see where the leak is from in the morning. Today I couldn't tell where it leaked from. Disc seems dry, no brake fluid on the disc, but the rear calliper is below the disc anyway.


Any tips? I'm guessing brake calliper seals are busted. Has anyone had similar problems?

 


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWlTbIkXy3g#t=33

Well, this was fun to read:

http://online.wsj.com/articles/one-mans-mission-to-redeem-the-yugo-1410886887




I have one.       New cost around 4000 euros, cheap parts. Does consume a little more fuel, but if you don't make much mileage - it's a no brainer.




Tom Hanks and Dan Aykroyd in a YUGO


Yugo Cars in Drowning Mona




Though the limo version is a lot better - same engine, more room and the car best for driving reverse of all the cars I've driven  - great visibility:


Vrele Gume - Zastava 101

They come in 110 fazer front size!


I've been more than happy with the M5s, while these should be even more lasting due to dual compound rear tyre.


MCN review:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixdOhzg8QOA#t=15




Metzeler site:


https://www.metzeler.com/site/uk/products/tyres-catalogue/Sportec-M7RR.html?version=821286

Got a boy this sunday - first one. Named him Lav  (believe English is Leo).  No sleep.   

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw6AfFfUc1Q#t=33

Ancient article. Starts at page 90:

http://books.google.rs/books?id=FAEAAAAAMBAJ&printsec=frontcover&hl=en#v=onepage&q&f=false

Found it interesting. Looks like a scientific, valid test.

I found these:

http://www.louis.de/_20dc628a96721c1d986871a819bd134d39/index.php?topic=artnr_gr&artnr_gr=10003646

Regardless of the price, are these tools any good?Proxxon is a UK company (is it?), so guess some of the FOCcers might have given it a try.


 Looking for decent set of ratchet tools with sockets that won't cost an arm and a leg, but are good enough not to break themselves or strip bolts.

What are the differences?  Which ones to pick?  Hmm?

Not trying to open a can of worms, just looking at the maintenance bills - wife's car vs my bike. Got me thinking. So far I've only been using 100% synthetic motorcycle specific oil in all bikes - no problems, none whatsoever. Old, new models - all sweet... except the PRICE. Now:

I've been listening to lots of different stories. Some people swear by hundreds of thousands of trouble free kilometers with car oil in their motorbikes, while others (including the mechanic I often hang out with) say that FZS's revvy engine should use only motorcycle specific oil.

Now, I like to ride hard (when I warm the engine up of course), take it just below the red line often (11-12 k revs).

I'm interested to hear from FZS600 owners with lots of miles on their bikes that have used regular car oil. Did the engine start using up oil quickly, clutch, valves - was everything OK? How many miles did you test car oils, what change intervals?


Is it better to use full synth motorcycle oil and change at 8000 km, or use cheaper car oil at 5000 km change intervals?


I use bike for joyrides - so not even commuting. Just shorter or longer trips, or track.