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Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => FZS600 Fazer => Topic started by: MarkWales on 05 January 2014, 09:09:57 pm
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Thought I would do a readers ride type thread for my FZS600
Owned the bike since 2007 not a big rider - seems all the Fazers I looked at had the same low milage as if people seem to by them to look at lol - although this may be to change soon.
This is the bike in 2007
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/bikeonly.jpg)
and last summer
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/Fazer.jpg)
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/2011-03-01211813.jpg)
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Jobs so far:
1 Swapped Pillion handle for later spec in blue.
2 Fitted Rear Hugger
3 Fitted Viper Can
4 Removed FAZER from fairing
5 Made and Fitted custom graphics
6 Trimmed rear plate
Planned Jobs
1 fit Renthal 755's
2 replace cheap radiator with stainless steel cover
3 replace downpipes with stainless ones
4 LED and possibly HIDS
5 Clear indicator lenses
6 belly pan or lower fairing
7 uprate front dampers
Possibly remove fairing?
Also looking at some luggage options - panniers
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"Reader's rides". So it's a bit like "Reader's Wives" then?
:lol
Nice bike, BTW.
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Jobs so far:
6 Trimmed rear plate
Planned Jobs
1 fit Renthal 755's
2 replace cheap radiator with stainless steel cover
3 replace downpipes with stainless ones
4 LED and possibly HIDS
5 Clear indicator lenses
6 belly pan or lower fairing
7 uprate front dampers
Nice bike! Tell me more about the trimmed plate please?
Here's mine (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,10213.0.html) that I bought in September 2013. Not done much to it other than 2 light mod, new rear tyre, and oil filter change.
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Best model in the best colour fella :lol
Can't say I'm keen on the blue rail, reckon silver would be much better but that's just my 2p.
Did you polish the rear wheel or just clean the bugger?
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Thanks for the comments
trimmed the plate down on band saw in work standard plate just removed all the wasted space leaving only a 5mm border
Rear wheel has had the paint removed to the lip and then polished through various grades of wet and dry and then metal polish to a mirror finish.
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Looks really good with the rear wheel polished fella.
Mind me asking what screen you've got fitted and if it improves on the standard or a double bubble?
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The screen is the standard one - looking back at the pics it looks like the double bubble but is genuine.
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That is a lovely example; same model as mine - although not such a nice colour :lol
I wish mine was as in good nick as yours, Filthy doesn't even begin to describe it :rolleyes
Just out of interest, why remove the 'Fazer' lettering?
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To be honest there was a mark on the one side and I think it looks cleaner and a little less dated without.
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this week recieved a few items for the bike:
my new jeans
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t1/1891097_10152156045363260_488742220_n.jpg)
My Kappa Mono arms and rack
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/1959284_10152163710703260_1175213845_n.jpg)
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also swapped the rusty rad cover for a stainless one
(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1/1661271_10152163710308260_1291865186_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t1/1623598_10152163710428260_406991171_n.jpg)
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if the rain clears I hope to fit my Renthal bars
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left the Renthals for another weekend - replaced the lamps in the clocks with LEDs
(https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1/1654228_10152166138928260_1534738950_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1/1796615_10152166138833260_1857827891_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/1960133_10152166138673260_2132336903_n.jpg)
(http://[font=Verdana][size=78%]https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t1/1925076_10152166138578260_558089174_n.jpg[/size][/font])
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/1618561_10152166138213260_1991132852_n.jpg)
then took advantage of the weather and took it for a spin - on the way home the Speedo stopped working :) need to try and figure out why now.
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(http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?action-media;sa=media;in=1740;preview)
1000 mirror test fit to see the difference - I like
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Trial fitted a 1000 mirror
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t1/603652_10152207677328260_1195789387_n.jpg)
Repainted the rear hugger Back instead of Silver
Repainted the pillion handles Black instead of Blue
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/1796433_10152207677898260_896355090_n.jpg)
Replaced standard bars with Black Renthal 755's
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1524610_10152207693398260_1519325246_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/988810_10152207677948260_836701537_n.jpg)
Trialed the idea of a half black tank
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1901383_10152207677658260_728601348_n.jpg)
and later trialed the fairing
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1/1724100_10152207677998260_1874652557_n.jpg)
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Well still no speedo - wheel off this weekend :(
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The 1000 mirrors, do they reach a little further? I find I have to move my arms to see in my mirrors and it's starting to pee me off.
Bikes looking nice, I like the half black tank, not so keen on the fairing. Have you vinyl wrapped it or something?
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Thanks
Yes the mirrors do reach a little further.
I think is enough not sure if the fairing will look better with the :faz logo - at the moment I have used some black insulation tape to judge the look and have now ordered some Black vinyl to wrap the tank.
like this maybe
(https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t1/1975135_10152211791753260_1008298087_n.jpg)
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Nice bike ;)
Wouldn't do the two tone, but it's a matter of personal taste.
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Received my replacement fender from EBAY not bad for less than £ 30
original in place
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/1898054_10152219707743260_1854586250_n.jpg)
Comparison shot
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1.0-9/1926763_10152219707818260_1623167215_n.jpg)
And fitted - came with the Monster Sticker doubt it will stay
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1920105_10152219707968260_1587565621_n.jpg)
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Nice! Is it from a different bike or aftermarket to fit a Fazer?
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Deefer said it might be the Sports fender
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Looks like the thou mudguard
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AFAIK it is the sport Front FenderMidnight Black (BL2) 5RT-W0708-70-00 £ 132.99on page 102 of the accessory catalogue
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So I have had a bit of a miss fire on the bike and when I drained the carburetor bowls found I had a large amount of water and rust bubbles. When I checked the clear fuel filter I have installed I could see the orange going through the filter (not good)decided to book the bike in to have the carburetors cleaned and balanced - beyond my current ability.
In preparation for this I today drained and removed the tank then flushed the tank with detergent and plenty of water once fully dried out replaced the fuel.
There was about a litre of really contaminated crap I removed from the tank :eek
When flushing out the tank I saw what looked to be more like flakes of fish food than rust.
Fuel going through the filter now flows clear as hoped. need to use the thing more to prevent this happening again!
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Dropped the bike off this morning to have a few jobs done:
Carbs off and cleaned
Clean carbs Balanced
replace all filters and oil service
And MOT
Lazy on the filters but he offered a really good deal and the bike will all be sorted.
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Picked it up today - different bike
Also full MOT with ease
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That's great news, it's nice when that happens. I suspect your mpg might go up now too! (just seen the marker sat there at 47.4!)
I assume you've taken her for a suitably interesting rewarding ride?
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Good result Mark
Does this mean you'll be coming out to play?
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will be out this weekend hopefully
also recieved this today in the post
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140327_164343_zps2xrbh4ge.jpg)
has two nasty cracks on underside the ebay seller didnt mention tho - gone back to him to see what he thinks
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140327_163939_zpsvybekddo.jpg)
had for a steal - just a shame he was not honest enough to mention damage
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what is that? looks like a solar panel.
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Clear LED rear lamp unit with integrated indicators - seller has offered refund for the damage - however I think I will try and reseal the unit and keep as they go for 4 times what I paid, just disappointed the seller did not inform of the true condition.
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removed the slightly damaged Speedometer Rotor - Might be the problem
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140330_192226_zpsdsjmdoay.jpg)
Off to source one in the morning
also moved the front fender up fully as it was rubbing lightly on the tyre - passed MOT like it
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removed the slightly damaged Speedometer Rotor - Might be the problem
[IMG]http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140330_192226_zpsdsjmdoay.jpg ([url]http://s657.photobucket.com/user/mw51vtr/media/bike%20stuff/20140330_192226_zpsdsjmdoay.jpg.html[/url])
Off to source one in the morning
also moved the front fender up fully as it was rubbing lightly on the tyre - passed MOT like it
Howd you do it mark?......also is yours a yam original or is it a fibreglass repro like mine?
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plastic - so I think genuine I slackened off the bolts and pushed up and then re tightened them with the fender at its highest point - I did the front first and then the rears - Shocked how much higher I managed to get it
What size tyre are you running - this is mine
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140330_192607_zpsajyhdrxv.jpg) (http://s657.photobucket.com/user/mw51vtr/media/bike%20stuff/20140330_192607_zpsajyhdrxv.jpg.html)
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Sounds simple enough, i'll give that a try
Mine are 110/70/R17 so a wee bit slimmer.
Will need to wait a few days though...overtime, mothers day & general stuff has got in the way this time.
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110/70 is the correct size. But many do fit 120s as they're more common, and cheaper. General consensus is that it does not have a good effect on handling, and that 110s are better for the bike.
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Ordered my Speedometer Drive Rotor from South Wales Superbikes - hopefully in stock by Wednesday not a bad price I felt £16.06.
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Replaced the speedo drive
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140402_181824_zpsymrmdib0.jpg) (http://s657.photobucket.com/user/mw51vtr/media/bike%20stuff/20140402_181824_zpsymrmdib0.jpg.html)
the design has changed a fair bit
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140402_181800_zpsshirv3qo.jpg) (http://s657.photobucket.com/user/mw51vtr/media/bike%20stuff/20140402_181800_zpsshirv3qo.jpg.html)
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140402_181644_zpsfd5khywa.jpg) (http://s657.photobucket.com/user/mw51vtr/media/bike%20stuff/20140402_181644_zpsfd5khywa.jpg.html)
also fitted second fox eye mirror
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new rear tyre - went BT 023
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140522_200723_zps2nfze7sb.jpg)
Also replaced standard screen with double bubble
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140529_164823_zpsvttv6cdz.jpg)
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140529_165539_zpsdzzfgkso.jpg)
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jumping on this thread :b been after changing the front mudgaurd/fender on my fzs600 to the fazer 1000 guard like you have is it just a straight swap or did you have to fiddle about changing stuff?? it looks so much better with the black one on urs :lol
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Mine is not from a Thou it is an original Yamaha :faz 600 upgrade - sorry unable to help with the fitting advice
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Where abouts did you get it from and do you know what it's called as I'll keep my eye out I have a Fazer just like yours
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I was lucky on eBay - not very common
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very lucky by the looks of things ive searched all over cant find any at all :wall :thumbdown
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Noggy has one on his 600 he is breaking I think it has gone
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Not fitted yet but today I picked up a baffle kit for my can
(http://www.hourigansmotorcycles.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/EXCNRK.jpg)
will fit tomorrow and hopefully not feel so bad leaving early in the mornings!
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Nice bike in the best colour too
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Thanks
Took a slightly scenic route home today and stopped at the transported bridge for a cheeky photo.
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140623_160804_zpsfrv57roq.jpg)
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140623_160750_zpse26txig8.jpg)
Found this on arriving home :'(
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140623_171351_zpsckniswip.jpg)
pulled it out had gone in sideways not straight into the tyre - no air leak :D
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140623_171517_zpsu4hqtlmz.jpg)
this was the problem
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140623_171525_zpszssdztyo.jpg)
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Wow... V lucky with the bolt.. Bike looks good but the gate looks faster :-))
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fitted short levers
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140712_185830_zpsmnvsuuq9.jpg)
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140712_191002_zpsmsdb8xrx.jpg)
Pillion grab handle with caps - a lot cleaner looking and better quality paint
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140712_191425_zpsg6sur8bq.jpg)
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140712_192122_zpsbloakbiy.jpg)
stainless manifold - amazed at the difference in weight and internal bore
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140712_192823_zpsnap51ub2.jpg)
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140712_200040_zpsqnkwejj8.jpg)
K and N filter and torque arm to go
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So I set about the K and N this morning - My brother was visiting so he got roped into helping and was supporting the tank (full of fuel) as I got the filter in and tightened down the cover he turns and says "My hand is wet and smells like petrol - look its pouring out the side"
so quickly removed the tank and placed on its side to find this
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140713_143807_zpsz8yop9je.jpg)
Looks a little odd but I luckily had Gregs tank sat in my shed :)
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140713_122235_zpshcrid6aa.jpg)
after the drama of a tank swap returned to fitting the last piece from Noggy
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140713_142709_zpssxe8rwva.jpg)
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140713_143219_zpsnbywan5c.jpg)
and then had the chance to clean one of the downpipes
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140713_150018_zps0hyyders.jpg)
used astonish and it works well just need to do the other 3 now
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All i can say Mark is this..........
Buy my tank :lol
£25 and it's yours.
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should have a look - how bad was the damage?
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should have a look - how bad was the damage?
It is dings on the upper half so not where the fuel and water rots through...just a shame......lets say for arguments sake that a part of the tank inner liner has come off under the bashes and into the fuel....well ive had no issues since the crash and when i emptied the fuel it came out clean and straight i to the thou and the petrol lawnmower.
I cant guarantee it but i can say that it is probably 95% better than the one you have....almost disposable for £25 and could run for years and years while you find a mint one......mind it is an 00, 01 tank though so best check if theres any fitment differences....if it fits then it is instant more capacity than yours.
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Looking really nice mate
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no updates for a while
this arrived today :lol
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140903_182118_zpsgvkcmizs.jpg)
Just had to remove the old engine bars
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140903_185744_zps9toowwuk.jpg)
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140903_195411_zps09yp4die.jpg)
Then fitted the belly
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140903_195733_zpsohdb3oor.jpg)
Impressed with the look of it.
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sweet mate. looks great.
where did you get the calliper torque arm from , a link plz ??
and where did you source the grab bar caps , plz ?
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Thanks for the comment caps and torque arm both[size=78%] came from Noggy so not much help! I believe the torque arm to be a one off.[/size]
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As far as i know all the tanks are interchangeable, they just have different volumes.
98/99 18 litres
00/01 20 litres
02/03 22 litres
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Thanks for the comment caps and torque arm both[size=78%] came from Noggy so not much help! I believe the torque arm to be a one off.[/size]
lucky sod :D
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Looking good!
I'm amazed at the colour change in that downpipe, wouldn't expect it to go from yellow to silver - maybe you polished the coating off? :p
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Removed Headlight shield and replaced bulbs with Bosch plus 90
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140920_193645_zpswbusl354.jpg)
and
Installed heated grips
[size=78%]
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Top1 mate.
Nice lights, just guys to show you don't need HID.
Is that a dayrunlight under the nose and if so where was it from?
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Thanks the DRL is from ebay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-Car-Vehicles-8LED-Daytime-Running-Light-DRL-Kit-Fog-Lamp-Day-Driving-Daylight-/271258512449?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f28446c41 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-Car-Vehicles-8LED-Daytime-Running-Light-DRL-Kit-Fog-Lamp-Day-Driving-Daylight-/271258512449?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f28446c41)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/ODAwWDgwMA==/z/YRgAAOSwQItT~ESW/$_12.JPG)
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Excellent.cheers
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Sticker time
Wanted something on the bike to share FOC-U
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140924_195645_zpsh7ihwune.jpg) (http://s657.photobucket.com/user/mw51vtr/media/bike%20stuff/20140924_195645_zpsh7ihwune.jpg.html)
Fitted
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140924_200243_zpsxowag27p.jpg) (http://s657.photobucket.com/user/mw51vtr/media/bike%20stuff/20140924_200243_zpsxowag27p.jpg.html)
then decided I no longer liked the FAZER font on the front and made
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140924_202847_zpst2qr0rj1.jpg) (http://s657.photobucket.com/user/mw51vtr/media/bike%20stuff/20140924_202847_zpst2qr0rj1.jpg.html)
then fitted one on each side to replace the ones I binned a few years back
(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140924_202854_zpswxd9ca13.jpg) (http://s657.photobucket.com/user/mw51vtr/media/bike%20stuff/20140924_202854_zpswxd9ca13.jpg.html)
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colour change
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/GMxAwmPXJysw7Ug0-hSiqKs7rJPEZ8ozy729r77Gqn9g=w442-h785-no)
and dual head light mod
New Exhaust
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_-eOKDlYWytK6DOYSuh7TasDYq8eLE_DNRpNqGdcitNJ=w442-h785-no)
New seat from Digger South Wales and bagster tan cover
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/YlfPEkiWp2oFqkiV3eCJTxSzSeb_B1uRtl5K8cTIYtS3=w1396-h785-no)
also upgraded pillion foot rests
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/h0iAYmZfGeX4CYblsZeGRUMxhwo0fUW4B5B4x-WiDFBF=w1396-h785-no)
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Fitted lovely on my bike also, but he got there first :(
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Nice mods, pity you changed it from fast silver to slow black tho lol :D
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Nice mods, pity you changed it from fast silver to slow black tho lol :D
Whoooooah there, i was about to say the opposite, he's built the colour scale up gradually from a slow silver to a black beauty! :D
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the seat looks mint where from and how much if you don't mind me asking, i'm on the lookout for a new seat as mine got a slight split init. cheers :lol
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tanks are interchangeable, they just have different volumes.
They just have different length filler tubes. You can actually get the same volume of fuel in all of them but takes a bit longer to get in with the "smaller" tanks that have the longer filler tubes.
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the seat looks mint where from and how much if you don't mind me asking, i'm on the lookout for a new seat as mine got a slight split init. cheers :lol
Seat comes from a guy called Dave Digger who did a cracking job on one for my Tiger, still trying to get round to asking him to do one for my Fazer. If you buy a seat of Ebay and get it sent to him then it should be around £150 ish all in posted back. He sometimes has seats in stock so would just be a case of sending him yours. Link below
http://www.diggerseats.co.uk/Home.html (http://www.diggerseats.co.uk/Home.html)
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Sorry for the delay in replying I paid £130 plus my old seat exchanged at Weston Bike night