Post by: His Dudeness on 06 February 2013, 07:35:34 pm
Post by: darrsi on 06 February 2013, 08:35:18 pm
Post by: red98 on 06 February 2013, 09:34:07 pm
Post by: sb76uk on 06 February 2013, 10:19:46 pm
Post by: Chris on 07 February 2013, 12:03:21 am
Not sure what itmight cost though... Will email them myself tomorrow and see what they say 8)
Post by: darrsi on 07 February 2013, 01:02:41 am
Post by: Chris on 07 February 2013, 01:06:05 am
All depends how much you think asthetics are worth. 8)
Post by: red98 on 07 February 2013, 06:48:09 am
Post by: Chris on 07 February 2013, 06:56:41 am
Post by: Jazz999 on 07 February 2013, 07:21:47 am
NOTHING FAZES A FOCCER!
Post by: Chris on 07 February 2013, 08:19:19 am
Post by: Chris on 07 February 2013, 01:24:03 pm
I've emailed him back to ask how many kits he would need orders for before they create the tooling so just waiting to hear back again. I'm also going to enquire about if we got a group buy on it for the forum would we get a discount and would we all be able to select different colours too. They do all the usual silicon vibrant colours eg. blue, green, red, black, purple...
UPDATE: Wow, in the time it took me to write this post he's emailed back again! Good service is always a good sign. He said he'd need a minimum of ten kits ordered and he won't know how much a kit will cost until he's seen the oem parts. the tooling cost wil also not be known until he's seen the oem pipes and then got an order for 10 sets.
Funds allowing, if we got say 6 to 8 of us together then i'd probably buy the extra (depending on costs) and sell them seperately.
Another point is does anyone have a spare set of OEM hoses kicking about or am I going to have to buy a set to send to him then sell them on after? :) I see that fazerspares has a full oem set for £25 if noone has a spare set sitting about so I wouldn't mind getting that and sending it on to sfs.
Post by: darrsi on 07 February 2013, 02:06:14 pm
Post by: Chris on 07 February 2013, 02:07:35 pm
Post by: darrsi on 07 February 2013, 02:17:42 pm
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SILICONE-RADIATOR-HOSE-BLUE-YAMAHA-FZ6-FZS600-FAZER-4-STROKE-DOHC-2003-2011-2007-/150812578289?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item231d2151f1 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SILICONE-RADIATOR-HOSE-BLUE-YAMAHA-FZ6-FZS600-FAZER-4-STROKE-DOHC-2003-2011-2007-/150812578289?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item231d2151f1)
Post by: Dead Eye on 07 February 2013, 02:21:00 pm
Post by: darrsi on 07 February 2013, 02:31:12 pm
@darrsi - that link points to an Item for the FZ6 S2 - not the FZS600. The Item title is deceiving once you read the main body...
It is confusing but i've been comparing these pipes and they do look the same don't they? That's not a guarantee from me though! ;)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-Fazer-600-Radiator-hoses-33-26-/251169887142?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3a7ae453a6 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-Fazer-600-Radiator-hoses-33-26-/251169887142?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3a7ae453a6)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SILICONE-RADIATOR-HOSE-BLUE-YAMAHA-FZ6-FZS600-FAZER-4-STROKE-DOHC-2003-2011-2007-/150812578289?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item231d2151f1 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SILICONE-RADIATOR-HOSE-BLUE-YAMAHA-FZ6-FZS600-FAZER-4-STROKE-DOHC-2003-2011-2007-/150812578289?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item231d2151f1)
Post by: Chris on 07 February 2013, 04:05:09 pm
Post by: darrsi on 07 February 2013, 04:26:45 pm
Post by: Chris on 07 February 2013, 04:31:52 pm
Post by: Dead Eye on 07 February 2013, 04:56:17 pm
@darrsi - that link points to an Item for the FZ6 S2 - not the FZS600. The Item title is deceiving once you read the main body...
It is confusing but i've been comparing these pipes and they do look the same don't they? That's not a guarantee from me though! ;)
[url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-Fazer-600-Radiator-hoses-33-26-/251169887142?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3a7ae453a6[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-Fazer-600-Radiator-hoses-33-26-/251169887142?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item3a7ae453a6[/url])
[url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SILICONE-RADIATOR-HOSE-BLUE-YAMAHA-FZ6-FZS600-FAZER-4-STROKE-DOHC-2003-2011-2007-/150812578289?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item231d2151f1[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SILICONE-RADIATOR-HOSE-BLUE-YAMAHA-FZ6-FZS600-FAZER-4-STROKE-DOHC-2003-2011-2007-/150812578289?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item231d2151f1[/url])
Apologies, they do look very similar. I was just being cautious and hope you appreciate that I wasn't trying to demean your post :)
This is something I would be potentially interested in if the price was right :) I'll check my old burnt Fazer to see if the old rad pipes survived enough to give a good example of what we need - would save the £25 buying a new set :)
Post by: Chris on 07 February 2013, 04:59:56 pm
Post by: Ruby Racing on 08 February 2013, 12:48:35 am
Post by: darrsi on 08 February 2013, 08:10:55 am
I could be interested. Certainly don't want any Chinese rubbish!
Nobody asked you to buy "Chinese rubbish", we were trying to find out what was readily available online :rolleyes
Post by: Chris on 08 February 2013, 10:02:12 am
I could be interested. Certainly don't want any Chinese rubbish!
Ok Ruby Racing, i'll note you down as possibly interested. so that's 3 of us confirmed interest. 8)
Post by: darrsi on 08 February 2013, 10:10:20 am
I dread to think what weather you get?
Post by: Andy FZS on 08 February 2013, 10:20:38 am
Post by: Chris on 08 February 2013, 10:30:12 am
@Chris, you live in Shetland?
I dread to think what weather you get?
I do indeed, to be fair the weather isn't as bad as everyone makes out. It can be wild but it's part of the charm of the island. Shetland is a beautiful place and a place well worth visiting if you've never been. Having said that, come sometime during the summer months, especially if you're on a bike. haha!
+1 depending on £
Great that's 4 of us. I'm just waiting to hear back from deadeye if he has the set of pipes we need to send them or if I need to buy a seperate set to send them. Will keep everyone posted :)
Post by: darrsi on 08 February 2013, 10:44:39 am
@Chris, you live in Shetland?
I dread to think what weather you get?
I do indeed, to be fair the weather isn't as bad as everyone makes out. It can be wild but it's part of the charm of the island. Shetland is a beautiful place and a place well worth visiting if you've never been. Having said that, come sometime during the summer months, especially if you're on a bike. haha!
Come to England in the summer months and you get that wet, wild weather you're talking about! :'(
Post by: Chris on 08 February 2013, 11:11:19 am
Have a quick look at the pics in my introduction thread "hello from up north" some nice backdrops in there ;)
Post by: Dead Eye on 08 February 2013, 01:52:25 pm
Great that's 4 of us. I'm just waiting to hear back from deadeye if he has the set of pipes we need to send them or if I need to buy a seperate set to send them. Will keep everyone posted :)
They appear to be a bit scruffy and the outer shell has broken in places, but I think they should be enough for an estimate?
(http://www.imperial-empire-se.com/images/foc-u/20130208_134028.jpg)
Post by: Chris on 08 February 2013, 01:55:18 pm
Like this one: http://www.fazerspares.com/items/133-1_3686-coolant-pipes-radiator-hoses.htm (http://www.fazerspares.com/items/133-1_3686-coolant-pipes-radiator-hoses.htm)
I guess one of yours has come apart.
Post by: Dead Eye on 08 February 2013, 02:08:29 pm
In my image, it would like the 3rd and 4th pipes, from the left of the image, together.
Post by: Chris on 08 February 2013, 02:34:11 pm
Post by: Dead Eye on 08 February 2013, 02:59:05 pm
Ah yes I see, I think they would need the pipes together to make up a replica set?
Upon further inspection, there are two metal pipes (one either side) which are bolted to the frame and link the rubber pipes. If these were replaced with silicone, then they would most likely have to be secured with new brackets. Also note that I am missing the 2 pipes that are located under the tank as these have been completely dis-integrated and am showing an extra pipe which is the long thin overflow pipe(?)
I assume for most, the under tank pipes wouldn't be much of an issue as you can't actually see them unless you take the tank off.
(http://www.imperial-empire-se.com/images/foc-u/20130208_145532.jpg)
Post by: Chris on 08 February 2013, 03:40:14 pm
Post by: Dead Eye on 08 February 2013, 04:11:58 pm
Post by: Chris on 08 February 2013, 04:18:55 pm
I think i'd send them the pipes including the metal pipes so they can decide what's the best plan for them, sure they do clips and fixings too and if not then we can get them to make the kit from just the rubber templates. That a good idea?
Post by: Dead Eye on 08 February 2013, 04:50:21 pm
Need to rummage around and see if I have a box of appropriate size...
Post by: Chris on 08 February 2013, 04:54:58 pm
SFS Performance
Unit E, Bramingham Business Park
Enterprise Way, Luton, Bedfordshire
LU3 4BU, UK
Once you've sent it off then I'll email him and say its on its way. Thanks again deadeye
Post by: Ruby Racing on 08 February 2013, 05:41:26 pm
I could be interested. Certainly don't want any Chinese rubbish!
Nobody asked you to buy "Chinese rubbish", we were trying to find out what was readily available online :rolleyes
I was referring to the link to the ones on eBay.
Post by: glynblue2 on 09 February 2013, 01:55:19 pm
Post by: darrsi on 09 February 2013, 02:37:55 pm
Strange how people dont want things from china but thier laptops computer boards are made in china?
Seeing as they are the biggest producers of motorcycles in the world as well i wouldn't have thought a hosepipe would be too much of an issue for them either! :)
Post by: noggythenog on 09 February 2013, 02:56:05 pm
I'd be interested,being the fair weather biker that i am then a bit o bling is what i need,fair play to you sorting it out,i dont know much about the money transfer side o things & everyone having different addresses to post to but im sure the hose people will have a solution, my bike's silver but i'd be up for red or blue.
Cheers
Post by: Chris on 09 February 2013, 03:13:43 pm
No worries, i'll add you to the list of people interested :D
Thanks buddy, so far I've not done a huge amount and Deadeye has done more than me so it's a team effort but thanks 8)
Yes, payment and posting and things will need to be sorted further down the line but at the moment then just finding out how much the kit will cost is the priority. Will keep you all informed. :)
Post by: noggythenog on 09 February 2013, 06:37:06 pm
Top gadgy likes,top gadgy!
Theres 8000 fzs 600 on the road,u cud be on to a winner here.
Post by: Chris on 09 February 2013, 06:52:18 pm
Cheers chris
Top gadgy likes,top gadgy!
Theres 8000 fzs 600 on the road,u cud be on to a winner here.
:D ye, we'll see how much the kits cost first though!
Post by: Ruby Racing on 09 February 2013, 11:08:10 pm
Strange how people dont want things from china but thier laptops computer boards are made in china?
Agreed they make most of the stuff we buy these days and whilst a lot of it is fine, there's still plenty of it that's complete rubbish.
And sorry for taking this thread off topic.
Back to the hoses.
Post by: darrsi on 09 February 2013, 11:26:03 pm
Post by: Chris on 09 February 2013, 11:45:05 pm
Post by: darrsi on 10 February 2013, 12:20:07 am
Different story if you have any other coloured bike though!
Post by: His Dudeness on 10 February 2013, 10:36:19 am
Post by: Chris on 10 February 2013, 10:51:48 am
Just realised you have a 400. woops.
Post by: darrsi on 10 February 2013, 11:04:56 am
Post by: Chris on 10 February 2013, 11:14:01 am
Post by: His Dudeness on 10 February 2013, 12:10:03 pm
The main coolant hoses are;
Fazer 600 Fazer 400
Hose 1 4YR-12576-00-00 4YR-12576-00-00
Hose 2 4YR-12577-00-00 4YR-12577-00-00
Hose 3 4YR-12578-00-00 4YR-12578-00-00
Hose 4 4YR-12579-00-00 4YR-12579-00-00
Hose 5 5DM-12588-00-00 4YR-12588-00-00
Hose 6 4YR-12589-00-00 4YR-12589-00-00
The hoses going to the carb are; (don't think we'd need them)
Hose 1 5DM-1243A-00-00 4YR-1243A-00-00
Hose 2 5DM-1243E-00-00 4YR-1243E-00-00
The extra hoses that the 600 has are;
Hose 6 5DM-12589-00-00
Hose 7 5DM-12551-00-00
Hose 8 5DM-12552-00-00
@darrsi the model code for the 400 is 4YR that's why a lot of the 600 part numbers start with 4YR instead of 5DM
Post by: Chris on 10 February 2013, 12:16:01 pm
Would you still be interested in a kit? It will have a few extra bits of hose though... They won't make up half a kit I suspect...
Post by: His Dudeness on 10 February 2013, 12:21:06 pm
Wow, that's great thanks! Very helpful information there :)
Would you still be interested in a kit? It will have a few extra bits of hose though... They won't make up half a kit I suspect...
yeah i'd be interested depending on the price. i think Dead Eye might have left out the two hoses going to the back of the thermostat in his picture
Post by: Chris on 10 February 2013, 12:22:34 pm
Post by: His Dudeness on 10 February 2013, 12:29:18 pm
Post by: Chris on 10 February 2013, 12:39:42 pm
Post by: noggythenog on 10 February 2013, 12:53:14 pm
If im renewing them then it will be good peace of mind that they are all done for that particular area,visible or not but ill just go with what the majority reckon as the price could jump up.
I can always source the rest from official parts folks.
Post by: Chris on 10 February 2013, 12:57:22 pm
We can see how much the kit will cost and if it's reasonable then we can always sourse the other two pipes for them to add to the kit too. the origional pricing will give us a good idea of what to expect though. :D
Unless anyone else wants to donate the two pipes that go under the tank?? ;)
Post by: His Dudeness on 10 February 2013, 01:11:11 pm
I have them :) I'll send them on to you Chris ;)
Post by: darrsi on 10 February 2013, 01:24:47 pm
Hey Darrsi, sent you a pm buddy.
In answer to your question, it's highly unlikely!
Post by: Chris on 10 February 2013, 01:44:40 pm
Hey Darrsi, sent you a pm buddy.
In answer to your question, it's highly unlikely!
Fair enough, just thought i'd ask :)
Post by: Dead Eye on 10 February 2013, 03:48:25 pm
Post by: Chris on 10 February 2013, 04:16:28 pm
you could do or his dudeness could send his to you and then you send them all to sfs? would save them coming all the way to shetland just to go all the way south again. If you put a returns address in with them then they'll send them back to you when they're done. I'm happy to chip in on the postage costs for you guys if you like.
Chris
Post by: His Dudeness on 10 February 2013, 07:12:11 pm
Post by: Dead Eye on 10 February 2013, 07:39:12 pm
Post by: His Dudeness on 10 February 2013, 07:47:18 pm
Post by: Chris on 10 February 2013, 10:19:04 pm
Yes, i'm happy with you 2 both getting a discount for helping get the origional set together. We can see what the cost is for the kits and tooling cost first and then decide if we decide to get them made, (If not i'm happy to send you guys some beer money for your help). 8)
Post by: noggythenog on 10 February 2013, 11:00:15 pm
Since i'm doing bugger all but on the list for original order then yep i would agree to the guys doing the organising get a decent discount with their saving spread out amongst the others.
If people wanna be skin flints about it then they can jus wait til this blows over before ordering but then again who knows it could be a one time offer.plus if nobody originally did it then we'd all be screwed.
So thanks.
Post by: Chris on 10 February 2013, 11:55:05 pm
When we get the original costs then I'll pass them on back here and i'm sure we could haggle a bit if they're a bit on the high side :D
Post by: His Dudeness on 11 February 2013, 06:15:46 pm
Post by: Chris on 11 February 2013, 06:32:13 pm
sent those hoses on Deadeye
Good stuff, I'll wait till Deadeye has sent them on to sfs before I email them to let them know it's on the way and start further negotiations :)
Post by: FZSCai on 13 February 2013, 11:12:15 pm
Post by: Chris on 13 February 2013, 11:33:27 pm
Welcome to the site 8)
I'll pop your name on the list 8) keep checking this thread for updates.
The thundercat kit sounds like an idea, not one i'd considered but pretty sure the 'cats engine etc is layed out quite differently... I'd happily be proved wrong though if anyone else knows?? I'm not sure that link is to a thundercat's kit. I had a quick look but their website is quite poor so couldn't actually see a thundercat specific one.
Post by: noggythenog on 13 February 2013, 11:35:35 pm
You've gone & said the fateful words of doom but dont worry bout it,everyone seems to think the same when they get a fazer, according to what i've read so far it isnt a thundercat engine although may share some parts,it is confusing & i'm not sure i fully understand it yet but it seems that reviewers havent helped by stating it plus the haynes manual being the same for fazer/thundercat.the link was for the r6 too but maybe there was a thundercat option on the website you posted.i do know one thing, i've never heard or seen anyone even mention using thundercat parts on their fazer or using the thundercat engine or whatever so im pretty confident they arent the same.
Anyway that aside it's good to have another possible as i think the guys organising needed about 10 for the initial order & they'll get a discount for doing the organising.
Happy hunting, theres so much useful stuff on her
Post by: noggythenog on 13 February 2013, 11:37:24 pm
Post by: Chris on 14 February 2013, 12:04:19 am
Sorry chris, we posted at the same time :rolleyes
No need to appologise buddy :D
We now have 8 people interested in the kits! Woop! :) To clarify, the company producing them will only make them if we have a minimum order of 10 kits so that's why it is ten kits we're aiming for 8)
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 14 February 2013, 10:21:16 am
As we're so close, i'm willing to purchase 2 sets of hoses in effect taking us up to 9.
Actually you know what i'll even buy 3 if the price is right as i'll have no problem punting them on in the summer
When hopefully a few regional foccer rideouts will go ahead.
So in theory we now have the 10.
I hate seeing a good plan not come together.
Post by: Chris on 14 February 2013, 10:32:09 am
A very kind offer indeed but don't feel that you have to commit to more than one set, I am also happy to buy more than one set if required so we'll see what happens. The company might say they want a million pounds for each set... I don't have a million of anything... even brain cells... hahaha! Thanks again for the offer. If we can't get ten people by the time we place an actual order then i'll be in touch and we can sort it out, thanks again for the offer.
Post by: FZSCai on 14 February 2013, 01:23:39 pm
I had a feeling they'd be different from just looking at both a fazer engine and a cat one they look different but your right noggy nearly everywhere when reviewing it call it a thundercat / early r6 engine, anyways I can't wait for a price and would love a set to show off the engine abit,
On another note would it be possible to find out if the new hose would replace the pipe section by the rad as mine looks disgusting and full of rust or could someone point me in the right direction on where to find a replacement?
Cheers
Post by: noggythenog on 14 February 2013, 01:32:25 pm
I havent actually openend it up as i have a hard copy haines manual.
I dont think the pipe will be replaced,just the hoses,
If you struggle to find it i can always check my manual.
Not a bad idea replacing it,dont think it commonly goes but i do recall someone saying here theirs went half way through a rideout.
Post by: Dead Eye on 14 February 2013, 02:17:19 pm
On another note would it be possible to find out if the new hose would replace the pipe section by the rad as mine looks disgusting and full of rust or could someone point me in the right direction on where to find a replacement?
Cheers
I will be sending those metal pipes along with the rest of the rubber ones so I would expect them to quote for replacing this pipe as well :) Only catch being that either we, or they would have to design some sort of mechanism to hold the new silicon pipes in the correct position. Realistically, some cable ties would do the job but after getting fancy silicon pipes it might be nice to have proper brackets.
Post by: Chris on 14 February 2013, 05:45:01 pm
As for the pipe that looks rusty and rubbish, a quick little sand with some fine sand paper to remove the rust and a bit of hammerite paint or other metal paint will bring it up a bit and stop it rusting as quickly.
Cheers, Chris
Post by: FZSCai on 14 February 2013, 05:53:38 pm
I'm hoping the price will be in or around 80-£100
Post by: Dead Eye on 14 February 2013, 05:59:56 pm
Post by: Chris on 14 February 2013, 06:05:15 pm
Sssshhhh!!! Don't tell them that :P They may be watching and the cheaper the better ;)
Hahaha, my sentiments exactly. :lol
We'll just have to wait and see what the guy says and then we can all decide before I get back to him to make the order or not. 8)
Post by: bozboz on 14 February 2013, 09:17:58 pm
Post by: Chris on 14 February 2013, 09:24:23 pm
Price/colour dependent I'll take a set.
Good show, cheers Bozboz, I'll pop your name on the list. We can select any colours from their colour list for individual kits in the order. Once we know a price i'll get in touch and if people are still interested then I'll get the colour they want then 8)
Post by: swem on 14 February 2013, 09:26:11 pm
Post by: Chris on 14 February 2013, 09:27:48 pm
i d be up for a set if price was rite :thumbup
Great! That's us made the minimum of ten too!
cheers Swem =) keep an eye on this thread for updates.
Post by: noggythenog on 17 February 2013, 11:03:40 pm
Post by: Chris on 17 February 2013, 11:40:03 pm
I wouldn't be surprised if the price he was quoted is kind of what we are quoted, but as said earlier in this thread then I'd hate to predict the price ;)
Post by: His Dudeness on 18 February 2013, 12:08:54 am
Post by: Chris on 18 February 2013, 12:16:12 am
We'll just wait and see what the guy says, if it's too much then we can haggle a bit but at the end of the day we don't have to buy them. :D
Post by: His Dudeness on 18 February 2013, 12:26:33 am
Yes, if they were ten quid for a kit they'd sell loads too. haha.
We'll just wait and see what the guy says, if it's too much then we can haggle a bit but at the end of the day we don't have to buy them. :D
thanks for clearing that up :lol
Post by: Chris on 18 February 2013, 12:36:08 am
No problem :lol
Post by: Dead Eye on 18 February 2013, 12:31:36 pm
Post by: Chris on 18 February 2013, 01:36:55 pm
Chris
Post by: Chris on 20 February 2013, 09:16:21 pm
Just had a very interesting conversation on the phone with David at sfs performance. He has recieved the box of hoses (thanks again dead eye) and will be in touch soon with a price for us so keep an eye on this thread over the next day or two. He said that they would only be able to replicate the 9 rubber hoses and not the metal parts too.
Please see update below! :D
Cheers
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 20 February 2013, 09:56:50 pm
Pm has been sent
Post by: FZSCai on 20 February 2013, 09:58:06 pm
Post by: Chris on 20 February 2013, 10:06:25 pm
Hey everyone,
This guy at sfs is a machine! haha. Anyway,
The kits will cost £100 each plus an £8 carriage cost to UK addresses (of which deadeye and his dudeness are not being charged) This is for the full 9 hose kit.
He is giving us a discount as it is a group buy so if you want a kit now is the time to say! He is also not charging us for any colour options, which would usually add to the price.
It will take four weeks to get the tooling made to make the kits which is as fast as they can do it, so we're looking at recieving the kits soon after that. He needs me to confirm with him that there are at least ten of us before they make the tooling so please PM me to confirm you are going to buy a kit, the colour of the kit you want and your address so that I can pass this info onto him AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
There will be a tooling cost but i'm happy to pay for that provided it's not too much and If I can't afford it on my own then i'll only be asking for donations towards it so the price above will be all you have to pay. He would prefer a one off payment so we'll have to sort that amoungst ourselves instead of paying individually. I assume everyone can use paypal and i'd be happy to get people to pay me and then i'll pay the lump to them.
If you have any questions now is the time to ask them.
I know it's just over the £100 mark but it's as close as we can get it and I think it's damn good for the service and products we're getting.
Take care, hope to hear from you all soon.
Chris
Post by: Chris on 20 February 2013, 10:10:49 pm
Sounds promising! What colours are available? Do they have a site to see the colours on other kits?
Hi,
Their website is: http://www.sfsperformance.co.uk/?gclid=COL-y7_zxbUCFcLHtAodlGUAVA (http://www.sfsperformance.co.uk/?gclid=COL-y7_zxbUCFcLHtAodlGUAVA) and has several colour options. there is an option for choosing colours on the home page 8)
If you can't see the colour you want then ask me and I can ask him 8)
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 20 February 2013, 10:18:09 pm
I'll pm u again but just to put it out there again, i was one of the ones that agreed to let the organisers get a discount for their time,if thats a bit compliated to figure out then i dont mind sharing some of that tooling cost as you've done enough without forking out all that too.
Thanks
Fraser
Post by: Chris on 20 February 2013, 10:37:18 pm
I think it's a great price for what it is and considering that kits for other bikes are around £130 to £150 which I imagine this kit will cost without the group buy discount. The guy is really nice and he's also not moved his business out to china like a lot of others so we're also supporting our own Country's economy :D
Chris
Post by: swem on 21 February 2013, 07:27:51 am
Post by: Chris on 21 February 2013, 09:08:16 am
:D :D count me in ile have mine in red the fastest colour :smokin :smokin ( will be in touch about payment cant do paypal dont want wife to no :rolleyes she already thinks i love my fazer more than her :lol :thumbup :thumbup
Haha, red ones will only make your bike slower but that's your choice :lol
I'm sure we can sort another form of payment but Paypal is preferred. Please PM me with your payment options and your address for posting to, this can be a work address so the wife doesn't get to the box before you :lol
Post by: swem on 21 February 2013, 10:02:45 pm
Post by: Chris on 21 February 2013, 10:13:27 pm
:rollin u must o done this all before :b
Haha, you mean organising a group buy or hiding things from my girlfriend?? hahaha :lol
Both. haha!
Post by: darrsi on 21 February 2013, 11:12:25 pm
Hey chris, good stuff,it's pricey but whats a hundred quid to look the dogs danglies,fazers want for nothing so they deserve a wee treat now & then.
I'll pm u again but just to put it out there again, i was one of the ones that agreed to let the organisers get a discount for their time,if thats a bit compliated to figure out then i dont mind sharing some of that tooling cost as you've done enough without forking out all that too.
Thanks
Fraser
Why are you "noggythenog" and not "fraserthefazer" ? :lol
Post by: noggythenog on 21 February 2013, 11:46:33 pm
Ha ha, well it seem that one of the admin is the real slim shady & i dont want there to be too many frasers on the site with all the fazers.
I kid you not darrsi my dad actully has a fazer too, an fz6, plus i'm a sweaty sock.....often heard up north is the following:-
'Whos is that fazer?'
'Which wan?'
'The best wan'
'Aw that's frasers'
'Naw ya bawbag!!!...no the fast wan in the sexiest colour, no the wee silver wan, the other grey wan'
'Aw that wan....thats his faithers!!!'
'Awright man cool so what u sayin?'
'Im sayin Its Frasers Faithers Fazer!!!!!!!!!'
'
Post by: Chris on 21 February 2013, 11:58:57 pm
'Im sayin Its Frasers Faithers Fazer!!!!!!!!!'
:rollin :rollin
Post by: darrsi on 22 February 2013, 12:23:12 am
Ha ha, fair play, i thought i'd ask anyway :)
Post by: Chris on 22 February 2013, 01:02:52 pm
Still waiting to hear back from a couple of people but there have also been a couple dropped out of the group buy. Understandable and this post is in no way to point the finger, this post is to encourage people to spread the word. It would be a real shame not to get this order in.
If anyone else is interested or knows someone who might be but maybe hasn't seen this thread ie, new members, someone doing a project fighter or other project fzs600 or even someone who isn't on the forum then please get in touch and spread the word. I'm sure we'll get the numbers together but for those who want a kit then this is how you can help to make sure the order goes through.
Now is the time to get a kit if you are thinking about it as we are getting a great price/discount for them. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask me. If you decide to wait and see what the kits are like then you might wait a long time as if we can't get enough people then noone will get a kit and if we do and you decide to buy one then it will cost you quite a bit more. I know it's a lot of money for something which is essentially a "shiny bit" for your bike but why not treat yourself and your bike before the summer ;) 8)
Thanks, and all the best,
Chris
Post by: His Dudeness on 22 February 2013, 03:10:25 pm
Post by: Chris on 22 February 2013, 04:52:58 pm
PM sent. ;) We are currently 3 short of the ten minimum order and i'm waiting to hear back from 2 who said that they would be interested initially.
Also a very good point about the hoses getting on a bit. certainly won't hurt to replace/upgrade them 8)
Chris
Post by: Chris on 23 February 2013, 11:50:04 pm
Chris
Post by: Chris on 24 February 2013, 08:49:31 am
Anyway, I have now heard back from all ten who origionally showed interest in the group buy.
The bad news is that only 6 of us are still up for it. I've posted on a few other forums telling people about the group buy but might take a while to get anyone else that way but i'll keep trying. I'm happy to buy two kits which leaves us 3 kits down. I know Fraser has said he'll buy two kits if needed so looks like that might be needed after all Mr Nog, if you're still up for it. This leaves us two kits short. Anyone got any other ideas??
If we got nine together I might be able to stretch to 3 kits and then try and sell them on after just to get the deal done but that'd really be stretching me, especially depending on what any extra tooling cost their might be..
I hope this all makes sense as i've just come off a nightshift.. haha :z
All the best,
Chris
Post by: His Dudeness on 24 February 2013, 09:18:35 am
(http://www.sfsperformance.co.uk/images/gallery/large/bike1.jpg)
Post by: noggythenog on 24 February 2013, 11:04:40 am
can't wait to see how much faster i go with them on.
im still go for 2 sets, i toyed with 3 but i cant stretch that far,if my girlfriend doesnt get her engagement ring because ive got a shed full of hoses then i'll be drinking through a hose when she's finished with me :'( , if i could justify to myself that it was a small money making opportunity to buy 3 sets then i would but i'd most likely just be getting back what i'd spent.
only trouble with waiting is that some of the current confirmed could well drop out by the time we get others.
fair play though we're mighty close.
Post by: Chris on 24 February 2013, 04:36:24 pm
Mr Nog, that is totally understandable and i'd be doing the same (ir selling them on, to forum members at least, at the price we are getting them) so hopefully after seeing that pic it'll inspire at least one more person to come forward!
I know this has all moved quite fast up to this point so just hoping we can get over this bump in the road!
Chris
Post by: Panthor on 24 February 2013, 06:05:54 pm
Post by: Chris on 24 February 2013, 06:33:57 pm
No worries buddy. It'll be a few weeks before we have to pay for them so if you'd be interested then you'd have time to save up a bit 8)
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 26 February 2013, 04:33:45 pm
Hope we can muster up a couple more candidates before the good,hot,scorchio weather comes. 8)
Post by: Chris on 26 February 2013, 05:51:30 pm
Got my message out in a few other places so just waiting to hear if anyone else is wanting in to the deal 8)
Chris
Post by: keithfzs1000 on 26 February 2013, 06:09:41 pm
Post by: Chris on 26 February 2013, 06:19:03 pm
I'm not sure i'll find out and get back to you.
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 26 February 2013, 08:49:46 pm
it appears that because of the job they do they need to be made of steel but then it was a cursory search,perhaps the hose geezer can prove me wrong.
Post by: noggythenog on 26 February 2013, 09:41:46 pm
(not the most accurate method but i didnt want to get the average over his whole range as there's allot of bikes on the list) :z ...
there's obviously so much variation between each different bike but for arguments sake on the basis of these 10 the average price per hose (including vat) churns out at - £21.90 per hose.
given that this kit has 9 hoses then it would be safe to say that in theory the kit RRP could be as high as - £197.40. if you don't buy it now through this group buy.
the price we pay inluding vat is £100.00 plus postage is an excellent deal indeed.
Post by: Chris on 26 February 2013, 09:58:54 pm
Post by: swem on 26 February 2013, 10:09:28 pm
Post by: Chris on 26 February 2013, 10:15:51 pm
:eek JEEZZZ lads we are splitting hairs here the hose kit is a steal at 108 squid i think :b
I totally agree buddy! As said before, once we get this original order done at this price then to buy it individually later will cost you quite a bit more :(
The point I think Mr Noggy is making is that the average price of the pipes in this kit is about £11 instead of in most kits where the average price per hose is over £20... Am I correct Mr Nog? 8) It certainly screams "good deal" to me :D
Post by: noggythenog on 26 February 2013, 10:23:32 pm
But i'm willing to chat more shit about anythin, even more than usual,even hair splitting, in an attempt to keep this topic on the board, i feel like i'm working for QVC trying to sell a £2 travel clock & being on the air for 1 hour, there's only so much you can say about hoses, i'll need to resort to direct quotes from the website soon or perhaps alternative uses for non motorbikers.
come on, 2 more buyers,that's all we need & then everyone can be saved from my desperate bleeting :'(
Post by: Chris on 26 February 2013, 10:32:01 pm
The price/discount and the quality of the product speak for themselves. We'll get the kits one way or another. Just waiting to hear back from my posts on other forums so will hopefully get some interest that way, and another person or two from here, which will take us to the magic number (which in this case is ten) 8)
Chris
Post by: swem on 26 February 2013, 10:50:06 pm
Post by: noggythenog on 26 February 2013, 11:04:39 pm
Nah i needed told man....i was getting outta control......im back in my corner now, in by the dogs, sharing their stinking, moth bitten blankets :( :( :( , eating chappie :b :b :b ...licking my balls!!! :b :lol
back to topic ******GROUP BUY - FZS600 SILICONE HOSES - £108.00 FOR SET OF 9 WATER HOSES******
******2 MORE BUYERS REQUIRED TO REACH 10 SETS******
Post by: Chris on 27 February 2013, 03:47:24 pm
Cheers,
Chris
Post by: Chris on 28 February 2013, 12:29:50 am
does this include the jubilee clips and in what material are the clips if it does
Hi Keith,
Just heard back from SFS, the price (£108 inc postage) doesn't include clips but he's going to send me a quote for kits including the the clips for those that want them.
Cheers,
Chris
Post by: Dead Eye on 28 February 2013, 12:52:05 am
Post by: Chris on 28 February 2013, 01:07:04 am
Post by: noggythenog on 28 February 2013, 03:29:17 am
plus, did you know that these hoses are also awsome as alternative soup sucking up devices
everyone's a winner in the great, grand, group, rad hose buy!!! :)
Post by: Chris on 28 February 2013, 06:56:31 am
plus, did you know that these hoses are also awsome as alternative soup sucking up devices
That's an expensive 9 piece crazy straw but a damn fine one none the less! haha!
Post by: Dead Eye on 28 February 2013, 12:18:06 pm
P.S didn't mean to hijack the thread haha
Buy these awesome kits people!
Post by: Chris on 28 February 2013, 02:22:47 pm
The time is near and the order shall be placed very soon! I'm waiting to hear back the cost to add a set of clips to the orders and will be in touch with all those who have confirmed their orders so far to see if they want the clips or not and then the order will be placed!
I am going to be buying several kits to make up the numbers and these will be for sale as soon as I recieve them. I will however not be able to sell them on at the price I have bought them as I have some additional costs to cover. They'll still be cheaper than buying them direct from the manufacturer but not as cheap as joining the group buy! So if you want a kit then get your orders in to me NOW!
Cheers,
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 28 February 2013, 02:23:08 pm
Whatever you do deadeye don't have any bbq's this summer :b ,you should contact the x files-spontaneous fazer combustion mystery ;) ,it mighta happened for a reason,perhaps the front sprocket was about to fly off on your next high speed ride & it going on fire saved your bacon,or perhaps i'm tryin to make you feel better :( ,either way things happen for a reason & you'll soon be back on track man.
I do believe we are now go go go for these hoses.
More buyers welcome before the cut off to save mine & chris's wallets.
Any hose hunters after the cut off can contact chris or myself but they wont be quite so cheap cheap cheap
Post by: noggythenog on 28 February 2013, 02:25:37 pm
Right everyone!
The time is near and the order shall be placed very soon! I'm waiting to hear back the cost to add a set of clips to the orders and will be in touch with all those who have confirmed their orders so far to see if they want the clips or not and then the order will be placed!
I am going to be buying several kits to make up the numbers and these will be for sale as soon as I recieve them. I will however not be able to sell them on at the price I have bought them as I have some additional costs to cover. They'll still be cheaper than buying them direct from the manufacturer but not as cheap as joining the group buy! So if you want a kit then get your orders in to me NOW!
Cheers,
Chris
Sorry chris, always stepping on your toes mate!!! :D
Post by: Chris on 28 February 2013, 02:30:25 pm
I do believe we are now go go go for these hoses.
More buyers welcome before the cut off to save mine & chris's wallets.
Any hose hunters after the cut off can contact chris or myself but they wont be quite so cheap cheap cheap
Ah yes Mr Noggy is also getting an additional kit and will be selling it to the first million pound bid :lol
Was going to say if anyone is on the brink of an order but hasn't quite decided then PM that you're interested at least and let me know what colour you would prefer and i'll order my additional sets in those colours. thinking I'll probably get 2 extra blue and an extra black.
Post by: noggythenog on 28 February 2013, 02:55:40 pm
I do believe we are now go go go for these hoses.
More buyers welcome before the cut off to save mine & chris's wallets.
Any hose hunters after the cut off can contact chris or myself but they wont be quite so cheap cheap cheap
Ah yes Mr Noggy is also getting an additional kit and will be selling it to the first million pound bid :lol
Was going to say if anyone is on the brink of an order but hasn't quite decided then PM that you're interested at least and let me know what colour you would prefer and i'll order my additional sets in those colours. thinking I'll probably get 2 extra blue and an extra black.
You know what they're so cool i might keep the second set so i can be close to them at all times,not as close as you're thinking though :eek :eek :eek
Chris i'm gonna put it out there, others please comment-i dont think the black set will be a good buy,i can't see anyone wanting the black,its so close to oem i reckon, just mho,dont want you stuck with a set you cant sell,you may know different though,prob still cheaper than oem if anybody 'needed' them but i still reckon they'd go blue or red.except batman,he'd have black,have you still got your big bat sign lamp??? :rolleyes
Post by: Chris on 28 February 2013, 03:06:13 pm
The black ones are not as flashy as the Colourful ones but they will be nicer looking than OEM and will obviously last as long as the bike 8)
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 28 February 2013, 03:11:13 pm
I would have thought the same but of the 6 individual people buying kits there are 2 blue orders, 2 red orders and 2 black orders ;)
The black ones are not as flashy as the Colourful ones but they will be nicer looking than OEM and will obviously last as long as the bike 8)
Chris
Cool, shows how much i know,that's surprising
Who's got a black bike???i reckon a black bike with YELLOW hoses would look the cats tits
Batman would defo ride a fazer box eye wi yellow hoses to match his yellow bat sign & his yellow utility belt.
Post by: Chris on 28 February 2013, 03:14:44 pm
Post by: keithfzs1000 on 28 February 2013, 04:28:53 pm
would be interested in a yellow kit with stainless clips if they will fit the fzs1000
got a black fazer with yellow on and its being made naked so will look the dogs danglies i recon with these
Post by: Dead Eye on 28 February 2013, 04:40:17 pm
Post by: Chris on 28 February 2013, 05:16:48 pm
would be interested in a yellow kit with stainless clips if they will fit the fzs1000
got a black fazer with yellow on and its being made naked so will look the dogs danglies i recon with these
PM sent buddy. Unfortunately the kits will not fit an FZS1000. There are kits out there for the thou but SFS only have a kit listed for the later FZ1.
If this deal for the 600's goes well and the kits are half as good as expected then I'd be happy to organise another group buy for the thou section of the forum.
To be honest, I've always been a fan of black and red in combination. Helps that my custom desktop PC is a black case with decent red LED's modded inside - looks awesome at night :D
Reminds me of the interior of my A4 sport, was red dials and red buttons so at night it looked great, felt like you were in a fighter jet too. I have always prefered blue though. love the blue glow off my pc, and my led modded dials on the fazer 8)
Black and any colour kinda go well, you'll have to change your name to keithbumblebeefazer :lol
Post by: bozboz on 28 February 2013, 08:12:45 pm
Also its an easy choice if you dont know which colour you are going to respray yer bike! ;)
Post by: Chris on 28 February 2013, 08:32:30 pm
I think that black hoses are a more understated, refined sophisticated look...ahem I've asked for black :)
Also its an easy choice if you dont know which colour you are going to respray yer bike! ;)
A good point Mr Boz! If I was doing a streetfighter i'd probably be going for a stealthy look and would go for black. But because I'm not then I've gone for Blue, because it is... em... the same colour as my bike.. haha!
Post by: Chris on 28 February 2013, 10:30:57 pm
Hey everyone,
The set of 16 clips will cost an extra £16 to the £108 inc postage, brining the kit to a total of £124 for those who want the clips too. Please let me know either on here or by PM if you would like to include them or not with your set.
The clips they are providing are made of stainless steel and have rolled edges so they don't damage the pipes. The only thing is that they don't have any clips small enough to do the tiny breather/overflow pipe. I'm not sure that one even needs a clip but i'm sure you could re-use the original clip or go on ebay or get one from any local hardwear store will be able to supply something to do the job.
I have asked him to go ahead and make the tooling so anyone who wants a kit but hasn't got in touch yet then Please get in touch AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!!
Making the tooling will take a few weeks as they're pretty flat out just now but just makes it all more exciting!! I'll be collecting in the money sometime soon but will be in touch by PM to organise that.
I don't know about you guys but I'm probably a little bit more excited than I should be about getting this done!!! WOOP!! haha!
Best regards,
Chris
Post by: swem on 28 February 2013, 11:07:00 pm
Post by: Chris on 28 February 2013, 11:11:46 pm
:thumbup :thumbup cant wait for these hoses :woot :woot ps i will have the clips as well it s near my birthday :sex
Haha! Happy Birthday for when it comes mate. I'll add that to the list. Can you please PM me an address to send yours too as well. Thanks buddy 8)
Chris
Post by: Chris on 04 March 2013, 12:19:53 pm
Just a little note to say that this thread might go quiet for a while as it'll take a few weeks to get the tooling made but i'll update as I hear anything. Also anyone reading this and thinking it's too late to get an order in then PM me and you might still be in time!
All the best,
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 04 March 2013, 01:07:38 pm
Cheers chris
let us know when you need your early retirement .......errr i mean Rad hose cash sent on to you. :b
looking forward to flash fazer time. 8)
Post by: Chris on 04 March 2013, 02:05:04 pm
I'll be PM'ing everyone who has confirmed with payment details soon.
Chris
Post by: spoonlamp on 04 March 2013, 04:11:19 pm
If this were for about May or April at a push I'd be up for a set of these, but what with a £370 car bill surprising us after I've already spent £90 this month on a double bubble and hugger... bah
Post by: Chris on 04 March 2013, 05:31:16 pm
Timing, timing, timing :\
If this were for about May or April at a push I'd be up for a set of these, but what with a £370 car bill surprising us after I've already spent £90 this month on a double bubble and hugger... bah
Hey Spoonlamp,
Yes, unfortunately these things happen. I'm going to be buying a few extra kits to make up the numbers so PM me when you're ready to get a kit and I might still have one. If not then you'll be able to get one direct from SFS, if that is the case let me know before you buy one and I might be able to get you a discount... probably not as much as we're getting on this first order but a discount none the less.
What colour would you be interested in?
Chris
Post by: spoonlamp on 04 March 2013, 06:06:31 pm
Post by: Chris on 04 March 2013, 06:59:06 pm
I expect you to PM me as soon as you see the pictures of our bikes! :lol
Chris
Post by: Chris on 12 March 2013, 05:51:16 pm
Chris
Post by: Chris on 14 March 2013, 11:11:18 am
Can't wait for this now!!
I am waiting for one more address and then the list of kits and addresses will be sent to SFS, if you want a kit this is your final chance so please get in touch ASAP! Once the list has been sent then that will be it!
Thanks to all those who have helped get this sorted!
All the best,
Chris
Post by: Chris on 19 March 2013, 11:06:47 am
Right everyone,
The list has been sent to SFS and the group buy is now CLOSED!!!
If you have missed out then I am sorry. If you are after a blue kit then please get in touch as myself and noggythenog are both ordering a second kit to make up numbers. We will both be selling these on for slightly more than the group buy price to cover some of our extra costs, they will still be cheaper than buying them from the manufacturer though.
I hope that our kits will arrive soon and I look forward to seeing all of the pictures when they arrive!!
All the best,
Chris
P.S. Anyone reading this in the future who wants a kit then please get in touch with me by PM before you buy one straight from the manufacturer as I might be able to get you a slight discount, probably not as much as we are getting but something anyway!
Post by: Dead Eye on 19 March 2013, 01:18:15 pm
Post by: Chris on 19 March 2013, 01:29:19 pm
Fantastic work and dedication Chris, I believe we all owe you a pint a some point for organising this :)
Cheers buddy, I couldn't have done it without you lot and especially you deadeye for sending off the original kit.
A good team effort and I just hope that everyone likes the kits when they get them! I have just had a confirmation email from David at SFS that he has recieved the order and has picked up the tooling today. Production will start tomorrow and the first kits should be dispatched by friday! Well done team!!
Chris 8)
P.S. thanks for the offer but being T-total then that might not be the best way to thank me. haha! :lol
Post by: popeye72 on 19 March 2013, 01:33:39 pm
great effort mate :)
Post by: Chris on 19 March 2013, 01:46:47 pm
chris, although i havent ordered as im about to trade in my fazer, i think your efforts sum this site up.
great effort mate :)
Hi Popeye,
Thanks very much, means a lot to me 8)
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 19 March 2013, 07:54:09 pm
Rad hoses. Comin our way
Cheers chris
Post by: Chris on 19 March 2013, 07:56:31 pm
Woop woop to the muthafocin woop
Rad hoses. Comin our way
Cheers chris
:lol
No problem buddy, thanks again for your help 8)
Chris
Post by: Chris on 20 March 2013, 10:16:27 am
Chris
Post by: Stedman8 on 20 March 2013, 12:34:57 pm
FIRST KIT HAS BEGUN PRODUCTION!!!! 8)
Chris
Baggsy its mine,mine I tell you :lol
Post by: Chris on 20 March 2013, 04:04:48 pm
Post by: Chris on 25 March 2013, 06:12:23 pm
All kits have been produced!!
They are being packaged up with the clip sets and will be winging their way to us all as of tomorrow!!
Exciting times!
Thanks again to all those who have taken part in the order!
All the best,
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 25 March 2013, 07:45:59 pm
Gives me enough time to prepare my poker face for when the missus asks "has yur bike always had those blue pipe thingies?"
"Yes darling it has, silly you!" :D "Now Get the kettle on"
Post by: swem on 25 March 2013, 09:16:25 pm
Yes ya baeauty!!!!!lol v good im just gonna tell my wife i painted them :D
Gives me enough time to prepare my poker face for when the missus asks "has yur bike always had those blue pipe thingies?"
"Yes darling it has, silly you!" :D "Now Get the kettle on"
Post by: Chris on 25 March 2013, 11:46:19 pm
Post by: darrsi on 26 March 2013, 12:21:04 am
Yes ya baeauty!!!!!lol v good im just gonna tell my wife i painted them :D
Gives me enough time to prepare my poker face for when the missus asks "has yur bike always had those blue pipe thingies?"
"Yes darling it has, silly you!" :D "Now Get the kettle on"
Hmmm, paint them, there's a novel idea.... :lol
Post by: noggythenog on 26 March 2013, 09:36:42 am
Yes ya baeauty!!!!!lol v good im just gonna tell my wife i painted them :D
Gives me enough time to prepare my poker face for when the missus asks "has yur bike always had those blue pipe thingies?"
"Yes darling it has, silly you!" :D "Now Get the kettle on"
Hmmm, paint them, there's a novel idea.... :lol
Ha ha, you can roll a turd in sugar & call it a truffle....but it's still a turd :b
Darrsi dont you dare go getting the same effect as us for a fiver, i will cry :'(
Eh the paint will corrode the hoses,im sure of it,& u cud breathe some in & thats dangerous,not worth the risk! :lol
Post by: darrsi on 26 March 2013, 10:22:46 am
Just think, i could paint tartan one's...... :rollinYes ya baeauty!!!!!lol v good im just gonna tell my wife i painted them :D
Gives me enough time to prepare my poker face for when the missus asks "has yur bike always had those blue pipe thingies?"
"Yes darling it has, silly you!" :D "Now Get the kettle on"
Hmmm, paint them, there's a novel idea.... :lol
Ha ha, you can roll a turd in sugar & call it a truffle....but it's still a turd :b
Darrsi dont you dare go getting the same effect as us for a fiver, i will cry :'(
Eh the paint will corrode the hoses,im sure of it,& u cud breathe some in & thats dangerous,not worth the risk! :lol
Post by: Chris on 26 March 2013, 01:30:18 pm
In the meantime, I imagine pics of the silicone hoses should start appearing sometime tomorrow or at latest the next day :lol
Chris
Post by: dBfazer600 on 26 March 2013, 04:12:04 pm
Daz
Post by: Chris on 26 March 2013, 05:20:54 pm
That was fast work, can't wait
Daz
No point faffing about, got to get on and get things done! haha!
SFS really have worked mega fast on this though and have always completed tasks well before the estimated completion times.
Chris
Post by: Chris on 26 March 2013, 07:37:34 pm
Get some pics up when you can!!!
If anyone has any queries then please get in touch by PM and I'll do my best to get back to you when I can.
Enjoy!
Chris 8)
Post by: swem on 26 March 2013, 09:37:20 pm
Post by: Chris on 26 March 2013, 09:56:23 pm
:woot :woot :woot cant wait cheers chris for all your hard work :b
No problem :D Donations welcome to the poor Chris fund. haha!
It's been a pleasure to sort out with SFS, i really can't praise them enough for how quickly they've worked to sort this out. Plus the support from all on the forum has been amazing, especially seeing as I'd only just joined the forum when we started this group buy! haha, think i'd been a member for 13 days or something. haha!
Like I said earlier, no point faffing about. We wanted silicon hoses, noone made them so we needed to get them made, simple 8)
Chris
Post by: darrsi on 27 March 2013, 06:30:06 am
Haha, I'm waiting for the pics darrsi ;)
In the meantime, I imagine pics of the silicone hoses should start appearing sometime tomorrow or at latest the next day :lol
Chris
Thought i'd paint both and see which came out best, but not too sure which one i like most, what d'ya reckon? :lol
Post by: noggythenog on 27 March 2013, 09:54:25 am
Haha, I'm waiting for the pics darrsi ;)
In the meantime, I imagine pics of the silicone hoses should start appearing sometime tomorrow or at latest the next day :lol
Chris
Thought i'd paint both and see which came out best, but not too sure which one i like most, what d'ya reckon? :lol
Chris is it too late for a refund buddy?????,i've seen some nicer ones! :D
Darrsi is coming to a loch side tacky gift shop near you at any moment....if folk are messed up in the head enough to buy tartan hairy haggis....or tartan nessy's...then theres gotta be a market in waiting for tartan rad hoses!!!! :b
Post by: Chris on 27 March 2013, 10:48:27 am
They're even going to tartan dip the clips for us. hahaha! :lol
Chris
Post by: FZSCai on 27 March 2013, 10:58:19 am
Post by: noggythenog on 27 March 2013, 11:00:48 am
They say wales is back to front,its defo affecting my pictures anyway.
My dog also highly approves,
Check out sfs strap line-"cardiovascular performance". Nice!!!!
Post by: Chris on 27 March 2013, 11:01:05 am
Got mine!!
Wooohooo!!! That was quick!
Hope you like it!
Chris
Post by: Chris on 27 March 2013, 11:02:00 am
Just a taster for you chris! :D
AWESOME!!!!!
I'm so excited I could explode! hahaha!
Chris
Post by: bozboz on 27 March 2013, 11:07:50 am
Post by: FZSCai on 27 March 2013, 11:08:59 am
Got mine!!
Wooohooo!!! That was quick!
Hope you like it!
Chris
Havn't seen them yet there at my office and I'm in Southampton untill tomorrow! Just want to get back and get the bad boys fitted
Post by: noggythenog on 27 March 2013, 11:11:28 am
'I love the smell of rad hoses in the morning.....smells like..........victory'
I may jus sniff mine for a while, sniffing panties is so old school these days ;)
Post by: Chris on 27 March 2013, 11:13:44 am
Anyone noticed that they smell absolutely supreme?,
'I love the smell of rad hoses in the morning.....smells like..........victory'
I may jus sniff mine for a while, sniffing panties is so old school these days ;)
Hahaha, you've got ten minutes to get them fitted and post up some pictures or I'm going to have them taken off you for sexually abusing them. haha
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 27 March 2013, 11:17:01 am
Anyone noticed that they smell absolutely supreme?,
'I love the smell of rad hoses in the morning.....smells like..........victory'
I may jus sniff mine for a while, sniffing panties is so old school these days ;)
Hahaha, you've got ten minutes to get them fitted and post up some pictures or I'm going to have them taken off you for sexually abusing them. haha
Chris
Soz chris,ive gotta go walk the dogs!....im not letting the hoses get the better of me...im playing hard to get lol.
Heres another pic whilst you sadly wait another 2 weeks on the next shetland post.
Post by: Chris on 27 March 2013, 11:22:28 am
Can't wait for mine to arrive! I'm going to be jumping about at my front door for the foreseable future! haha
Chris
Post by: Exupnut on 27 March 2013, 11:27:15 am
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Post by: Chris on 27 March 2013, 11:30:31 am
Excellent thread. Really Lookin frwd to seein some fitted piccy's. blue hoses on blue bikes......they'll all be faster ;-)
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Cheers Exupnut 8)
Depending on how this group buy had gone, and it's been amazing so far, then I was planning on seeing if anyone in the thou section would be interested... We'll wait and see if they fit ok first!! ;)
Cheers,
Chris
Post by: darrsi on 27 March 2013, 11:38:05 am
Post by: Chris on 27 March 2013, 11:41:26 am
@noggy have you ever considering holding your phone sideways whilst taking a picture in all the excitement, i had to lay down to view a photo' of your bike yesterday? :lol
:lol :lol :lol
It does make for a good neck stretch in the morning :lol
Post by: Stedman8 on 27 March 2013, 12:06:45 pm
Post by: dBfazer600 on 27 March 2013, 12:09:31 pm
They're here |
Daz
PS. Thanks to Chris and everyone involved for organisation and making it happen.
Post by: darrsi on 27 March 2013, 12:12:53 pm
Post by: noggythenog on 27 March 2013, 01:07:19 pm
All this "smelling" going on, are you sure they're not made from brightly coloured liquorice? :b
It's like a mixture between white spirit & excellence,blended in jus the right proportions!!!
I can sell you my spare set darrsi so you can sample it ;) [size=78%] they're blue,& for the record the fastest colour to get delivered based on distance & zero science,they actually improved the delivery vans speed![/size] :car
Post by: Exupnut on 27 March 2013, 01:21:36 pm
I can sell you my spare set darrsi so you can sample it ;) [size=78%] they're blue,& for the record the fastest colour to get delivered based on distance & zero science,they actually improved the delivery vans speed![/size] :car
Hehe..... very powerful colour blue... Saw the red hoses and they look slower to me for some reason but still good.
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Post by: noggythenog on 27 March 2013, 01:30:59 pm
Post by: Chris on 27 March 2013, 01:47:44 pm
If i wanted to get these hoses on today can i just buy some generic coolant from halfords??? it's a bit thin on the ground down here regards bike garages,anyone know what spec it should be???
Pretty sure halfords would have the right stuff. It'll no doubt tell you in the haynes manual what stuff you need.
Glad that most have arrived safely and all before lunch time too! haha! I'm sure you'll all agree that SFS has been amazing for service so far!
I've passed on thanks from everyone here to the team at SFS.
Thank you all for your support to get this sorted so quickly and It's been a pleasure for me to do it 8)
Chris
Post by: darrsi on 27 March 2013, 01:56:56 pm
If i wanted to get these hoses on today can i just buy some generic coolant from halfords??? it's a bit thin on the ground down here regards bike garages,anyone know what spec it should be???
Just 50/50 coolant/water.
I much prefer premixed but if you wanna mix it yourself do it properly and use distilled water.
Halfords do have it but i've no doubt petrol garages will have it too.
Post by: Chris on 27 March 2013, 02:00:08 pm
If i wanted to get these hoses on today can i just buy some generic coolant from halfords??? it's a bit thin on the ground down here regards bike garages,anyone know what spec it should be???
Just 50/50 coolant/water.
I much prefer premixed but if you wanna mix it yourself do it properly and use distilled water.
Halfords do have it but i've no doubt petrol garages will have it too.
Good point, forgot most petrol stations have this kind of thing. 8)
Cheers Darrsi :D
Chris
Post by: darrsi on 27 March 2013, 02:02:33 pm
Post by: Chris on 27 March 2013, 02:11:17 pm
While you lot have your coolant systems drained i would be inclined to do a proper rad flush as well while you're at it!
I'd be inclined to agree! 8)
Post by: richfzs on 27 March 2013, 02:11:23 pm
AWESOME!!!!!
I'm so excited I could explode! hahaha!
Chris
Said the Bishop to the actress...
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Post by: Chris on 27 March 2013, 02:19:18 pm
AWESOME!!!!!
I'm so excited I could explode! hahaha!
Chris
Said the Bishop to the actress...
:rollin
Post by: His Dudeness on 27 March 2013, 02:56:56 pm
Post by: Dead Eye on 27 March 2013, 04:32:35 pm
If i wanted to get these hoses on today can i just buy some generic coolant from halfords??? it's a bit thin on the ground down here regards bike garages,anyone know what spec it should be???
The stuff that's in my bike at the moment came from Halfords - I think its Orange?
First though, I think I have a coolant leak so need to solve that before changing the hoses over and ideally I need it to warm up, or for my damn garage to finally be finished :rolleyes
Post by: darrsi on 27 March 2013, 05:23:02 pm
What makes you think you have a coolant leak?If i wanted to get these hoses on today can i just buy some generic coolant from halfords??? it's a bit thin on the ground down here regards bike garages,anyone know what spec it should be???
The stuff that's in my bike at the moment came from Halfords - I think its Orange?
First though, I think I have a coolant leak so need to solve that before changing the hoses over and ideally I need it to warm up, or for my damn garage to finally be finished :rolleyes
Post by: noggythenog on 27 March 2013, 05:58:53 pm
If i wanted to get these hoses on today can i just buy some generic coolant from halfords??? it's a bit thin on the ground down here regards bike garages,anyone know what spec it should be???
The stuff that's in my bike at the moment came from Halfords - I think its Orange?
First though, I think I have a coolant leak so need to solve that before changing the hoses over and ideally I need it to warm up, or for my damn garage to finally be finished :rolleyes
Maybe its one o yur dodgy yesteryear oem hoses thats leaking, be cool if it was 8)
Post by: Dead Eye on 27 March 2013, 07:03:12 pm
What makes you think you have a coolant leak?If i wanted to get these hoses on today can i just buy some generic coolant from halfords??? it's a bit thin on the ground down here regards bike garages,anyone know what spec it should be???
The stuff that's in my bike at the moment came from Halfords - I think its Orange?
First though, I think I have a coolant leak so need to solve that before changing the hoses over and ideally I need it to warm up, or for my damn garage to finally be finished :rolleyes
Well when the bike starts, coolant leaks from drainage hole in the fins and appears to be coming from somewhere above and dripping on to the plugs...
Keep forgetting to check it when I get back from a ride
Post by: His Dudeness on 27 March 2013, 07:09:40 pm
What makes you think you have a coolant leak?If i wanted to get these hoses on today can i just buy some generic coolant from halfords??? it's a bit thin on the ground down here regards bike garages,anyone know what spec it should be???
The stuff that's in my bike at the moment came from Halfords - I think its Orange?
First though, I think I have a coolant leak so need to solve that before changing the hoses over and ideally I need it to warm up, or for my damn garage to finally be finished :rolleyes
Well when the bike starts, coolant leaks from drainage hole in the fins and appears to be coming from somewhere above and dripping on to the plugs...
Keep forgetting to check it when I get back from a ride
Had the same problem. Turned out that the problem was the big o ring in the thermostat housing where the metal part joins to the rubber part. Try running your finger under where it joins and I'd say there will be a bit of coolant. I ended up getting a used thermostat.
Post by: darrsi on 27 March 2013, 07:14:51 pm
What makes you think you have a coolant leak?If i wanted to get these hoses on today can i just buy some generic coolant from halfords??? it's a bit thin on the ground down here regards bike garages,anyone know what spec it should be???
The stuff that's in my bike at the moment came from Halfords - I think its Orange?
First though, I think I have a coolant leak so need to solve that before changing the hoses over and ideally I need it to warm up, or for my damn garage to finally be finished :rolleyes
Well when the bike starts, coolant leaks from drainage hole in the fins and appears to be coming from somewhere above and dripping on to the plugs...
Keep forgetting to check it when I get back from a ride
Probably just condensation due to engine heat and cold weather finding its way down to the spark plug area.
You get all sorts of unknown leakages once the bike cools down at night.
Post by: darrsi on 27 March 2013, 07:16:21 pm
One little tip, water leaks are easier to check in the dark with a torch :)
Post by: noggythenog on 27 March 2013, 09:36:07 pm
& send some sideyways photos if i succesfully complete :b
Post by: dBfazer600 on 27 March 2013, 10:23:07 pm
Right i promise ill make an attempt at these rad hoses tomorrow,already picked up some ready mixed coolant from halfords so yep ill give it a bash & come on here grovelling for help if i foc anythin up.
& send some sideyways photos if i succesfully complete :b
Could you let us know the procedure you follow. I is beginning to twitch from the lack of riding and now is itching to get my hands oily.
Daz
Post by: Dead Eye on 28 March 2013, 12:30:35 am
What makes you think you have a coolant leak?If i wanted to get these hoses on today can i just buy some generic coolant from halfords??? it's a bit thin on the ground down here regards bike garages,anyone know what spec it should be???
The stuff that's in my bike at the moment came from Halfords - I think its Orange?
First though, I think I have a coolant leak so need to solve that before changing the hoses over and ideally I need it to warm up, or for my damn garage to finally be finished :rolleyes
Well when the bike starts, coolant leaks from drainage hole in the fins and appears to be coming from somewhere above and dripping on to the plugs...
Keep forgetting to check it when I get back from a ride
Probably just condensation due to engine heat and cold weather finding its way down to the spark plug area.
You get all sorts of unknown leakages once the bike cools down at night.
Its definitely coolant since condensation isn't usually luminous orange :P
I think it may be the thermostat housing as suggested. I just haven't gotten round to looking at it properly yet
Post by: Chris on 28 March 2013, 12:34:57 am
Hope you manage to get the problem sorted though 8) Will be good for all of us replacing the pipes to have a good look about our coolant systems and get to know them a bit better. As mentioned before, they are a commonly over looked part of DIY maintenance.
Chris
Post by: His Dudeness on 28 March 2013, 12:38:49 am
That is some thread hijack Deadeye. :( haha!
Hope you manage to get the problem sorted though 8) Will be good for all of us replacing the pipes to have a good look about our coolant systems and get to know them a bit better. As mentioned before, they are a commonly over looked part of DIY maintenance.
Chris
Is it going to be whoever has the brownest coolant wins? :lol
Post by: Dead Eye on 28 March 2013, 12:49:47 am
Post by: Chris on 28 March 2013, 12:56:45 am
Hahaha! His Dudeness, that sounds like a fun game, most minging coolant wins a prize, a free hug from Darrsi :b
Also first person to get the radiator pipes fitted wins a prize, another free hug from Darrsi, he just can't give enough love :lol
Chris
Post by: darrsi on 28 March 2013, 07:08:44 am
"Because he has new rad pipes!"
Post by: Fuzzy on 28 March 2013, 07:38:49 am
Post by: darrsi on 28 March 2013, 08:30:00 am
Looking forward to seeing photos of them fitted. They look great so far, I was very tempted to buy a set but unfortunately my budget did not allow it :(
Don't worry, tartan's the way forward, they'll learn in good time....... :smokin
Post by: Fuzzy on 28 March 2013, 08:48:22 am
Post by: Chris on 28 March 2013, 10:25:56 am
I think Burberry tartan would be best... ;)
Haha! Nice and chavy :b
No worries, I've got an extra blue kit as does Noggythenog so if you decide that you fancy one after seeing all the pics then let me or Noggy know :D
Chris
P.S. Love the pic Darrsi :lol
Post by: Adrian6171 on 28 March 2013, 11:22:03 am
Post by: Chris on 28 March 2013, 11:34:10 am
PM sent buddy ;)
Congrats on the bike 8)
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 28 March 2013, 11:34:33 am
Plus im armed & dangerous with my shiny new haynes manual.
Here goes!!!
Bloody cracking sunny day down here to top it off :sun
Post by: Chris on 28 March 2013, 11:36:34 am
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 28 March 2013, 07:00:39 pm
I only went & foccin managed it!!!!! :nana :nana :thumbup
:woot
Plus fitted the k&n :)
Thing is i havent eaten,& its now dark so ill need to go out somewhere wi some lights to get any pics.
Ill forfeit the prize though.ha ha :lol
Post by: Dead Eye on 28 March 2013, 07:06:51 pm
No worries buddy, only joking! :D
Hahaha! His Dudeness, that sounds like a fun game, most minging coolant wins a prize, a free hug from Darrsi :b
Also first person to get the radiator pipes fitted wins a prize, another free hug from Darrsi, he just can't give enough love :lol
Chris
Whatever will mrs darrsi think when she sees him hugging all these burly biker men :eek
Post by: Chris on 28 March 2013, 07:10:51 pm
Now stop being such a wimp and get the pics up! Hahaha!
Chris!
Is there a Mrs Darrsi? I guess it's one of lifes unsolved questions! ;)
Post by: noggythenog on 28 March 2013, 08:26:47 pm
Ill try multiple pics at same time but im a bit kiffed at posting 1 pic at a time so please bare with me..
5 months hiding the bike from the grit & in the quest to get a pic tonight i was haunted by that bastd gritter,bloody typical :finger to you mr grit!!!!
Post by: Chris on 28 March 2013, 08:32:43 pm
Looking forward to the pics :D
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 28 March 2013, 08:38:10 pm
First 4 pics.
Post by: Chris on 28 March 2013, 08:41:09 pm
How does it feel to be the first fazer 600 to have them on in the world, ever!?
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 28 March 2013, 08:42:15 pm
Anyway heres the next 3.
Post by: Chris on 28 March 2013, 08:44:36 pm
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 28 March 2013, 08:55:38 pm
Ill get some more decent ones when its daylight again coz in daylight you could see the ones under the tank, it looks really good,
I'll post up my 'experience' too once i've recovered a bit......lets just say......im glad it wasnt an absolute fiddly,painful,ball ache,messy job!!!! ;) ......oooooooh a cud crush a grape!!!!then go to the mall :2guns
Post by: dBfazer600 on 28 March 2013, 08:57:57 pm
Daz
Post by: Chris on 28 March 2013, 09:04:46 pm
Chris
Post by: swem on 28 March 2013, 09:20:04 pm
Post by: Chris on 28 March 2013, 09:23:27 pm
my red (fastest colour :woot ) hoses arrived today cant wait to saturday to fit them :D :D
Pretty sure you can't top the blue ones for speed but let the pictures do the talking boys! haha! :lol
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 28 March 2013, 09:30:12 pm
Point 1-i shoulda got the extra clips with the kit,the existing ones were cruddy,rusty bitches & if i coulda cut some o them off i would have,but i needed them .like an alky needs his tin o super kestrel!!!
Point2-i had a strange mixture of jubilee & quick release squeezy clips,naturally many of the jubilee clip screwdriver receivers were well out of reach or at stupid crazy angles,blocked by the frame or the down pipes.plus the quick release ones coulda done with being jubilees coz where they were i couldnt get the needle nose pliers in far enough or open wide enough to then slide the wee foccers up or down the pipe.
Thats just the start :b
But im done now 8)
Time for a beer !!!
Bet you didnt know im actually a sideways gravity defying,beer drinking dog!!!!! :eek
Post by: dBfazer600 on 28 March 2013, 09:38:37 pm
Daz
Post by: Chris on 28 March 2013, 09:41:19 pm
Bet you didnt know im actually a sideways gravity defying,beer drinking dog!!!!! :eek
I had my suspicions! Hahaha! :lol
Chris
Post by: His Dudeness on 28 March 2013, 10:24:13 pm
Post by: noggythenog on 28 March 2013, 11:01:51 pm
Awesome work buddy! 8)
How does it feel to be the first fazer 600 to have them on in the world, ever!?
Chris
It makes me feel like Skeletor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :evil :evil :evil :evil :evil :evil
Post by: Chris on 28 March 2013, 11:29:22 pm
Post by: darrsi on 29 March 2013, 05:59:53 am
You feel a bit of a berk doing it, and it freaks people out at the cash point if you've still got your lid on, but what the hell :photo
All the better if there happens to be a semi naked 20yr old Page 3 model standing nearby collecting for the Salvation Army willing to drape herself over your bike, all for a good cause of course :b
Post by: noggythenog on 29 March 2013, 07:45:28 am
If you want good photo's of your bike at night, i accidently found out that if you park the bike under the over hanging roof of a supermarket, by the external cash point for instance, they have loads of spot lights that can really bring out the best of things :D
You feel a bit of a berk doing it, and it freaks people out at the cash point if you've still got your lid on, but what the hell :photo
All the better if there happens to be a semi naked 20yr old Page 3 model standing nearby collecting for the Salvation Army willing to drape herself over your bike for a good cause :b
This 20 year old,it sounds like you talk from experience,which tesco is that then,im there!!!.....im really charitable......& stuff :b ......ill slip her a .......donation.
I also heard that the government have got a good deal on night time shots of yur bike,all ypu gotta do is 140 down the m4,no hassle either they jus send it to you in the post & ask for a donation themselves. :D
Post by: noggythenog on 29 March 2013, 07:59:11 am
For anyone trying this out, if you also plan on flushing out the coolant system which i did then beware the following awkward hose.its possibly just like this on my bike alone for whatever reason or it could be for all of that year but anyway it's the hose on the underneath of the coolant resorvoir which you're supposed to disconnect to allow the old coolant out.
Good old mr haynes shows a nice pic of the hose being just passed the oil filler cap & within easy reach to get at,he also shows 1 piece of hose coming from the resorvoir & then a join in the hose within reach which is where you would disconnect.
However as you can see i had 1 continuous hose & its in a really awkward position to get to,after an age i decided that even if i did get it off i wouldnt manage to get it back on & yes it would be an easy mod to add a join to the pipe but i got focced off & bought an oil draining cylinder hand pump thing & sooked it out from the filler cap instead,hardly worth it seeing the tiny amount that came outta the resorvoir but i wanted all the old stuff out.
P.s-when you click on the picture it will go back to being the right way up as i took it!!!! :lol
Post by: darrsi on 29 March 2013, 08:12:41 am
I never bother flushing the expansion tank out personally.
I do put Radflush in though and leave it in for 2 or 3 days so the engine heats up and cools down a few times and it gets to move around the radiator properly for a decent clean out.
But it's not recommended to do that in this unsettled cold weather, because there will obviously be no antifreeze/coolant in the system, and you really don't want a block of ice in the morning.
Post by: noggythenog on 29 March 2013, 08:24:39 am
Your photo's are starting to throw me a bit, 'cos i never know which way i'm s'posed to view them from? :photo
I never bother flushing the expansion tank out personally.
I do put Radflush in though and leave it in for 2 or 3 days so the engine heats up and cools down a few times and it gets to move around the radiator properly for a decent clean out.
But it's not recommended to do that in this unsettled cold weather, because there will obviously be no antifreeze/coolant in the system, and you really don't want a block of ice in the morning.
Ha ha,seriously if you click the pic it goes right way up,i should really ask the admins.
I cant believe you've uttered the words 'i never bother'.....you feelin ok today darrsi ;) ,when I was doing it i actually considered foccin it off but this little darrsi devil :evil popped up by my shoulder saying 'what you playin at noggy, do the job properly or i'll somehow notice!!!' Ha ha
The old stuff was clean,but it was green & new stuff was orange so not sure what colour id end up with,probably grorange!!!!once it was all flushed out i did the old rock the bike back & forth plus every rad hose i took off had some old coolant in or released a bit more pressure & more came out the drain hole.
Lastly i flushed out the system using the garden hose down the filler cap,cheers mr haynes for that one :eek
Post by: darrsi on 29 March 2013, 08:32:59 am
It's always the way i do it anyway. :)
Post by: noggythenog on 29 March 2013, 09:05:44 am
Recomendation-get the rad outta the way,looks like it swivels upwards which would give clearance.
What did i do-bodged it on with brute force.
Why-because i was like a rabbit in the headlights,once i decided on a way, i couldnt turn back.
What did i get-very sore hands. :D
Post by: noggythenog on 29 March 2013, 09:36:01 am
A few daylight snaps.
Post by: noggythenog on 29 March 2013, 09:42:08 am
-pick a shiny new hose then match it to the bike,do 1 at a time.
-dont rip off every hose you see then end up stumped coz yur missing a hose :lol
I did do mine 1 by one actually but i sound like im admitting otherwise. :rolleyes
Post by: Chris on 29 March 2013, 10:03:37 am
It does look like we're two small pipes short. :o There is one on the front of the bike, a small follow on pipe from the chunky one on the left of the bike and the small diamater one, overflow, from the top of the radiator on the right hand side. I'm going to speak to SFS as soon as I can to get these pipes added to the kits and sent out to everyone in the right colours etc.
The guy I've been dealing with at SFS is on holiday for two weeks so it might take a whike to get them and all I can do is say I'm sorry but being the first to do something then there are always teething problems. It might take a while but as Noggy has said, if you want to swap the other pipes then do one at a time and once you get the add ons then you can fit them too.
Once again I'm sorry but these things happen. We will get this sorted as soon as possible. :o
Chris
Post by: Dead Eye on 29 March 2013, 11:15:42 am
Post by: noggythenog on 29 March 2013, 11:23:33 am
I was saying to chris that i hadnt quite expected to get the small spindly ones & was surprised to see the resorvoir overflow included (WRONG-SEE BELOW POSTS)but it seems that to match it we'd need the very long thin feed from top of the rad-all the way to the bottom of the resorvoir(WRONG-SEE BELOW POSTS)the one that i couldnt get off.
Defo what would be nice is the pipe from underneath the first down pipe (looking at the headlights)running vertically to the top of where the oil filter is.its in a nice place to be seen.
Post by: Chris on 29 March 2013, 11:27:03 am
@Noggy, you did get a long thin hose didn't you? I'm sure I can see it poking out at the bottom on the right hand side of your bike in a couple of the pics. Am I right in saying you used it for the overflow from the expansion bottle at the back of the engine, could it possibly have been used for the small pipe from the radiator to the expansion tank? Is it long enough etc?
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 29 March 2013, 11:39:49 am
:stop :stop :stop :stop :stop :stop :stop :stop
ATTENTION-right then,it would appear that yes i used the 1 long spindly thin pipe for the resorvoir outflow coz it was the same size. :oops
ATTENTION-the original small spindly pipe from top of the rad.....i did think went all the way back to the resorvoir.........IT DOES NOT.
PLEASE READ-the small spindly thin long hose included in your pack can also be fitted from the top of the rad......where it runs to the carbs.
See pic.
Still outstanding then is the front hose to top of oil filter.
Hope this helps :)
Post by: Chris on 29 March 2013, 11:46:17 am
Thanks for clearing that one up buddy. It all makes a bit more sense now. :D
Thank you for your help with this noggy.
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 29 March 2013, 11:54:39 am
Ah,
Thanks for clearing that one up buddy. It all makes a bit more sense now. :D
Thank you for your help with this noggy.
Chris
Nay bother, theres foccin cables,pipes & hoses all over the place & im only just indoctrinating myself but if anyone needs me to try clarify anythin else im happy to help.
I reckon ill order another one o those small hoses since they fit both places.
Forgot to mention that this morning when i wheeled the bike from the shed to the front.........
.it was much faster!!!!!!!!!!!! :smokin
Post by: Chris on 29 March 2013, 12:02:08 pm
Ah,
Thanks for clearing that one up buddy. It all makes a bit more sense now. :D
Thank you for your help with this noggy.
Chris
Nay bother, theres foccin cables,pipes & hoses all over the place & im only just indoctrinating myself but if anyone needs me to try clarify anythin else im happy to help.
I reckon ill order another one o those small hoses since they fit both places.
Forgot to mention that this morning when i wheeled the bike from the shed to the front.........
.it was much faster!!!!!!!!!!!! :smokin
Yes, I'll speak to SFS about getting the one made up for the front of the bike plus perhaps another long thin pipe for the expansion tank overflow, will see what they say...
I think i've figured out how this has happened though. On page two and three of this thread then we had a list of the pipes and their part numbers. Of these pipes there are two which go to the carbs, we decided that we didn't need them but it looks like the thin pipe from the radiator is one of them, not an overflow as at first thought. That would explain how we counted the right amount of pipes 9 not including the two to the carbs, but when the kits were sent it would seem that one of the pipes from the radiator is one of the carb pipes therefore we had the right numbers but the one at the front of the bike was missed. No biggy, we'll get the other one made up and I'm sure SFS will get them to us as quick as they can.
Chris
Post by: FZSCai on 29 March 2013, 02:56:24 pm
Post by: noggythenog on 29 March 2013, 03:09:56 pm
Gutted about the snapped pipe,surprisingly i didnt snap anything & i just been for a good blast and no leaks :eek but it all seems a bit too good to be true.
As you prob guessed im not that mechanically minded but if you post up a pic of the damaged area im sure some suggestions will come your way & hopefuly it can be sorted out.
Post by: Dead Eye on 29 March 2013, 04:03:15 pm
As far as the pipes go, I honestly fudged up on the overflow as I didn't even think about it - due to the state of my bike I don't think it survived as I couldn't find it earlier...
The one on the front is a mystery as well, its not on my bike but from what I can tell it goes to the oil cooler on the front of the engine. I don't think it disintegrated in the fire as it is just simply missing but it isn't in the photos I took so I'm at a complete loss on that one, sorry :(
Post by: noggythenog on 29 March 2013, 04:53:40 pm
Wow, the red and gold actually looks really damn good!
As far as the pipes go, I honestly fudged up on the overflow as I didn't even think about it - due to the state of my bike I don't think it survived as I couldn't find it earlier...
The one on the front is a mystery as well, its not on my bike but from what I can tell it goes to the oil cooler on the front of the engine. I don't think it disintegrated in the fire as it is just simply missing but it isn't in the photos I took so I'm at a complete loss on that one, sorry :(
Not your fault deadeye
Without you we'd have zilch hoses 8)
Post by: FZSCai on 29 March 2013, 05:14:47 pm
Also had a feeling 1 pipe was missing (other side of oil filter) also wondered why there's one slim carb pipe when there's two standard pipes on the carbs? No real biggy as there not that noticeable but wouldn't mind them if they were available?
YouTube link: [size=78%]http://youtu.be/hNM9SAUbD-A (http://youtu.be/hNM9SAUbD-A)[/size]
Post by: Chris on 29 March 2013, 05:33:45 pm
I think what I'll do is when my kit arrives, hopefully monday then I'll fit it to my bike and send off whatever original pipes are missing to SFS to get added to the kit. That way we'll definately have all the pipes, including the ones to the carbs which we weren't originally going to buy as part of the order.
Hopefully SFS won't mind and will do it for free as the thin pipes don't need tooling they just need cut to the right length but the one for the top of the oil cooler will need tooled first so they might need some extra money... I'll see what they say.
The guy I've been dealing with is on holiday just now for two weeks so might take a while to get it sorted but whoever swaps the pipes then go ahead and you can put on the others when they're ready.
Thanks for everyones patience,
Chris
Post by: His Dudeness on 29 March 2013, 05:44:25 pm
Post by: FZSCai on 29 March 2013, 05:53:28 pm
Looks like your radiator has been repaired in the past FZSCai. You might get someone to braze or silver solder it again but you'd probably be better off with a new one or a good used one.
That was my fix, but it only had about 4 hours (it was rock solid) to set so might give it another go but leave it all weekend but I don't know if I'd like to rely on it, looks like I will have to bite the bullet and buy a new one
Post by: Chris on 29 March 2013, 06:01:10 pm
Gutted for you man, the pipes look great though, red and gold go well together,
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 29 March 2013, 06:10:07 pm
We got a man down already but cai will be back & deepest sympathy goes out to him & his loved ones during this difficult time!!!!
We need more troops......& more pics.......we love pics. :useless
What other combinations are coming next?????
Nobody knows!!! :b
Did anyone get yellow hoses for their black bike,other than batman,theyd look so cool 8)
Post by: Chris on 29 March 2013, 06:15:36 pm
Chris
Post by: dBfazer600 on 29 March 2013, 07:03:42 pm
Hears mine:
1 The fitting with Bro |
2 My side done |
3 All done |
4 Considering a belly pan |
5 Top rad hose a little short may have to put original back on |
6 I is a happy chappy |
Post by: Chris on 29 March 2013, 07:18:47 pm
Do you mean the chunky one at the top right hand side of the radiator is a bit short? have any of you other guys had a problem with that??
Cheers,
Chris
Post by: dBfazer600 on 29 March 2013, 07:26:56 pm
Those look great DBfazer600!
Do you mean the chunky one at the top right hand side of the radiator is a bit short? have any of you other guys had a problem with that??
Cheers,
Chris
No its the thin long one. Had to re-rout as original is cabled tied to the chunky one.
Daz
Post by: Chris on 29 March 2013, 08:00:41 pm
Those look great DBfazer600!
Do you mean the chunky one at the top right hand side of the radiator is a bit short? have any of you other guys had a problem with that??
Cheers,
Chris
No its the thin long one. Had to re-rout as original is cabled tied to the chunky one.
Daz
Ok, I see that Cai's doesn't look quite as tight as yours and he has it coming down behind the other pipe at the carb end, maybe that'll leave it a bit more slack...
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 29 March 2013, 08:34:17 pm
Those look great DBfazer600!
Do you mean the chunky one at the top right hand side of the radiator is a bit short? have any of you other guys had a problem with that??
Cheers,
Chris
No its the thin long one. Had to re-rout as original is cabled tied to the chunky one.
Daz
Ok, I see that Cai's doesn't look quite as tight as yours and he has it coming down behind the other pipe at the carb end, maybe that'll leave it a bit more slack...
Chris
You could always do what i did by mistake & use it as the resorvoir overflow instead.
Still looks good.
I would say that though wouldnt i :rolleyes
How did you get on with the chunky one above it that goes to the filler spout.....i would have rather stormed a german foxhole than try that again :eek ......the filler end was tricky to squeeze up enough & get purchase with the clip, i kept tightening the clip on the soft bit just below.the fairing was always in the way too.
Post by: Chris on 29 March 2013, 08:37:14 pm
Wouldn't be fun if it was easy :b
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 29 March 2013, 08:49:56 pm
Youve got a whole lot o fun comin your way soon dont you worry :lol
But jus think on this....every day my blue hoses are fitted my bike gets faster & faster so you better get praying to the post god that yours come soon or your bike will look like a nsr125 in comparison.
& remember...............darrsi is always watching!!!!! :lol
Post by: Chris on 29 March 2013, 08:55:16 pm
I'm sure it'll be fun. Like the fun my dad and I had today while refitting my brake discs... :(
Ended up having to re-tap all the holes as the powder coat primer had gone in all the holes and blocked the threads, don't know why the powder coating company didn't block the holes but never mind, thank god my dad has all the tools I could ever need to use!
Chris
Post by: dBfazer600 on 29 March 2013, 08:56:59 pm
Those look great DBfazer600!
Do you mean the chunky one at the top right hand side of the radiator is a bit short? have any of you other guys had a problem with that??
Cheers,
Chris
No its the thin long one. Had to re-rout as original is cabled tied to the chunky one.
Daz
Ok, I see that Cai's doesn't look quite as tight as yours and he has it coming down behind the other pipe at the carb end, maybe that'll leave it a bit more slack...
Chris
You could always do what i did by mistake & use it as the resorvoir overflow instead.
Still looks good.
I would say that though wouldnt i :rolleyes
How did you get on with the chunky one above it that goes to the filler spout.....i would have rather stormed a german foxhole than try that again :eek ......the filler end was tricky to squeeze up enough & get purchase with the clip, i kept tightening the clip on the soft bit just below.the fairing was always in the way too.
:rollin As I took off the original I simply lined it up the same but put clip half wa down pipe. I did this after fixing other end to radiator. I Had problems with the small hoses to radiator so I took it off fixed one hoes to radiator and other to bike then its a push on. Fixed the hose to the small metal pipe (one that is shown to haave broke in Cia photo) Had Bro to help with this part. I also drained the reserviour by disconecting the hose at the radiator side as this stops it pissing all over the bike.
Daz
Post by: Chris on 29 March 2013, 09:01:37 pm
Cheers boys 8)
Chris
Post by: Dead Eye on 29 March 2013, 09:10:59 pm
Post by: noggythenog on 29 March 2013, 09:16:14 pm
Those look great DBfazer600!
Do you mean the chunky one at the top right hand side of the radiator is a bit short? have any of you other guys had a problem with that??
Cheers,
Chris
No its the thin long one. Had to re-rout as original is cabled tied to the chunky one.
Daz
Ok, I see that Cai's doesn't look quite as tight as yours and he has it coming down behind the other pipe at the carb end, maybe that'll leave it a bit more slack...
Chris
You could always do what i did by mistake & use it as the resorvoir overflow instead.
Still looks good.
I would say that though wouldnt i :rolleyes
How did you get on with the chunky one above it that goes to the filler spout.....i would have rather stormed a german foxhole than try that again :eek ......the filler end was tricky to squeeze up enough & get purchase with the clip, i kept tightening the clip on the soft bit just below.the fairing was always in the way too.
:rollin As I took off the original I simply lined it up the same but put clip half wa down pipe. I did this after fixing other end to radiator. I Had problems with the small hoses to radiator so I took it off fixed one hoes to radiator and other to bike then its a push on. Fixed the hose to the small metal pipe (one that is shown to haave broke in Cia photo) Had Bro to help with this part. I also drained the reserviour by disconecting the hose at the radiator side as this stops it pissing all over the bike.
Daz
Hey daz,some good pointers there,coz im back to front i prob had less hassle wi the rad pipes than the bigger ones :D ,by less i still mean lots but just not so much :lol .
Not trying to be funny but im a bit curious abouthow you drained the resorvoir through the rad.do you mean through the power of suction?
As far as i could tell looking at the resorvoir, the lowest part was the dodgy hose i couldnt get to, i was tempted to just rip it off in a fit of rage but as you say the coolant woulda gone all over the swing arm etc & made a royal mess,i of course sooked it out with a pump via the filler cap,how did you manage it, was it as simple as sucking through that same hose??????
Post by: Chris on 29 March 2013, 09:17:18 pm
When draining I usually ease off the lower of the two pipes on the lower left hand side of the bike before they connect in to the block. Since its one of the lowest points you should get all the fluid out, I just take the cap off the filler to let air in. Obviously some pipes will still contain some fluid
+1, not that i've done the job yet but this is what I was planning to do.
Chris
Post by: dBfazer600 on 29 March 2013, 09:24:16 pm
Their is also a plastic clip on the frame it ran through which I could not get back on so I used a tie to secure it in place after refitting. So if you can do not pull the clip out if you can thread it through. I am unsure if its possible.
Daz
Ps Yes it is the pipe that goes to the filler cap as over flow.
Post by: noggythenog on 29 March 2013, 09:37:36 pm
Noggy, I simply traced where the pipe went to from the reservoir and disconnected it and threaded it back through the bike and drained. I did that much I could have got it wrong on the earlier post.
Their is also a plastic clip on the frame it ran through which I could not get back on so I used a tie to secure it in place after refitting. So if you can do not pull the clip out if you can thread it through. I am unsure if its possible.
Daz
Fair play big db...that was some mighty thinking,nice one,i wondered when youd realise how to do it that way. :rolleyes
Of course i would've done it that way myself but i was too much of a gimp to dare move stuff outta situ at that stage. :b
plus i didnt have a clue what i was doing anyway......i reckon if id fallen over on that day right into a pile o shit i woulda come out smellin of roses.
I thank the baby :faz jesus!!!!!!!! 8)
Post by: Chris on 29 March 2013, 09:39:39 pm
I'm sure you always smell of roses Noggy :lol
Chris
Post by: dBfazer600 on 29 March 2013, 09:45:21 pm
Noggy, I simply traced where the pipe went to from the reservoir and disconnected it and threaded it back through the bike and drained. I did that much I could have got it wrong on the earlier post.
Their is also a plastic clip on the frame it ran through which I could not get back on so I used a tie to secure it in place after refitting. So if you can do not pull the clip out if you can thread it through. I am unsure if its possible.
Daz
Fair play big db...that was some mighty thinking,nice one,i wondered when youd realise how to do it that way. :rolleyes
Of course i would've done it that way myself but i was too much of a gimp to dare move stuff outta situ at that stage. :b
plus i didnt have a clue what i was doing anyway......i reckon if id fallen over on that day right into a pile o shit i woulda come out smellin of roses.
I thank the baby :faz jesus!!!!!!!! 8)
The brain only kicks in once a day so that was me buggered after that one :lol
Daz
Post by: Chris on 29 March 2013, 09:51:48 pm
The brain only kicks in once a day so that was me buggered after that one :lol
Daz
:rollin
Post by: packie on 29 March 2013, 11:45:55 pm
Got mine finished today! Also changed the gold wheel tape to red to try and get a theme going, completely gutted though as my old man managed to snap the lower left pipe off the radiator! Tried using evo-stik liquid metal an thought if saved it but after ten minutes of running it it popped back off! Any ideas? Don't really want the extra expense of a new rad!
Fazer Spares have a rad for £90....problem is, they have a notice up saying that they are not open until 13th April for some reason.
In the meantime I chance using JB Weld for metal. It's one of the best bonding agents out there. But it needs about 6 hours to bond, so I would recommend that you leave it bond overnight.
Post by: FZSCai on 30 March 2013, 09:21:25 am
Got mine finished today! Also changed the gold wheel tape to red to try and get a theme going, completely gutted though as my old man managed to snap the lower left pipe off the radiator! Tried using evo-stik liquid metal an thought if saved it but after ten minutes of running it it popped back off! Any ideas? Don't really want the extra expense of a new rad!
Fazer Spares have a rad for £90....problem is, they have a notice up saying that they are not open until 13th April for some reason.
In the meantime I chance using JB Weld for metal. It's one of the best bonding agents out there. But it needs about 6 hours to bond, so I would recommend that you leave it bond overnight.
Cheers think I will try and get some jb weld and leave it for a day or so, I have managed to find a slightly bent one for a tenner! So I'm going to pick that up today and use it as a temp untill I can get my hands on a decent one as not sure if I'd want to rely on a bonded joint when blitzing about on it,
Cheers for the jb weld idea
Post by: noggythenog on 30 March 2013, 10:28:31 am
Got mine finished today! Also changed the gold wheel tape to red to try and get a theme going, completely gutted though as my old man managed to snap the lower left pipe off the radiator! Tried using evo-stik liquid metal an thought if saved it but after ten minutes of running it it popped back off! Any ideas? Don't really want the extra expense of a new rad!
Fazer Spares have a rad for £90....problem is, they have a notice up saying that they are not open until 13th April for some reason.
In the meantime I chance using JB Weld for metal. It's one of the best bonding agents out there. But it needs about 6 hours to bond, so I would recommend that you leave it bond overnight.
Cheers think I will try and get some jb weld and leave it for a day or so, I have managed to find a slightly bent one for a tenner! So I'm going to pick that up today and use it as a temp untill I can get my hands on a decent one as not sure if I'd want to rely on a bonded joint when blitzing about on it,
Cheers for the jb weld idea
Cai if it makes you feel any better then that was obviously a weak point,waiting to go so just as well it happened in the garage than out on a big run somewhere.
I like how you also blamed yur dad.......nice move ha ha :lol
Post by: FZSCai on 30 March 2013, 12:18:31 pm
I like how you also blamed yur dad.......nice move ha ha :lol
Ha I was waiting for that, honestly I started it then he got in from work an helped with the last pipes on the rad and on the very last pipe to go on he slipped and took it clean off, gutted, weathers been clear aswell gutted, but hopefully back on the road Monday!
Post by: Chris on 30 March 2013, 05:05:23 pm
I've just heard back from David at SFS, he's still checking emails even though he's on holiday. :eek
I'm going to fit my new kit when it arrives. I'll then take off any original pipes that are still on my bike at the end of it and send them to SFS to be added to the kits. He said he'll look at the pipes and sort out their side of it when he gets back from his holiday.
He'll then get them made up and send them out to us, hopefully without extra cost but we'll just have to wait and see!
Chris
Post by: Stedman8 on 30 March 2013, 05:40:38 pm
Post by: dBfazer600 on 30 March 2013, 06:05:17 pm
Daz 8)
Post by: noggythenog on 30 March 2013, 06:06:35 pm
We need a like button!
Post by: Chris on 30 March 2013, 06:21:37 pm
It'll mean keeping my bike off the road a bit longer, as it's almost ready for it's MOT, but it'll give me a bit more time to fiddle with the rest of it! haha.
Take care,
Chris
Post by: Chris on 01 April 2013, 01:49:32 pm
You're right they do smell good! haha!
Will get them fitted and the other bits and pieces sent on toSFS soon.
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 01 April 2013, 04:16:56 pm
YAY!! Recieved my kit today!! 8)
You're right they do smell good! haha!
Will get them fitted and the other bits and pieces sent on toSFS soon.
Chris
Wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!! :lmao2
Mine are all dirty now.....booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!! :'(
Make sure you smell them for a day or so before fitment,look forward to seeing blue on blue.
Happy days!!! 8)
Post by: Chris on 01 April 2013, 05:18:52 pm
Post by: Chris on 04 April 2013, 10:57:10 am
And Deadeye, I can't wait to see the blue pipes on a blue bike! 8)
Chris
Post by: dBfazer600 on 04 April 2013, 11:06:01 am
Daz
Post by: Chris on 04 April 2013, 11:12:42 am
Are you no closer Chris to getting yours done or is the house you sent off holding you back?
Daz
Not got mine on yet. need to move the bike before I can do them. Hopefully this weekend and then will get mine on and the last bits sent off to SFS. The guy isn't at SFS till the end of next week so will get them to him by then. ;)
Chris
Post by: dBfazer600 on 04 April 2013, 11:21:15 am
Daz
Post by: Chris on 04 April 2013, 11:28:57 am
I think the blue on blue will look mint (can't wait for the pics). I is considering a black belly pan to set of the red but I will be loosing sight of at least one hose. Will not happen until next month though.
Daz
Ye, I've got a belly pan so it will cover most of the two lower left hand side ones but think it'll still look awesome! 8)
Chris
Post by: Dead Eye on 04 April 2013, 11:34:58 am
Need to get the bike fully re-assembled as well - should be getting some coolant tomorrow as I'll be hitching a lift to Halfords from a friend haha. Could have gone myself, but I was lazy and the car is expensive to run :P
Post by: bozboz on 04 April 2013, 11:48:33 am
Any more pics? Still not seen any black pipes up yet :D
And Deadeye, I can't wait to see the blue pipes on a blue bike! 8)
Chris
I'll wait to fit my black pipes once these missing pipes are sorted out, really cant be arsed to drain the coolant twice...yeah I'm THAT lazy!
Post by: Stedman8 on 04 April 2013, 12:31:47 pm
Any more pics? Still not seen any black pipes up yet :D
And Deadeye, I can't wait to see the blue pipes on a blue bike! 8)
Chris
I'll wait to fit my black pipes once these missing pipes are sorted out, really cant be arsed to drain the coolant twice...yeah I'm THAT lazy!
I think I'll wait as well - and yeah I'm that lazy too :lol and I'm also waiting for the temperature to reach double figures ( or summer as its usually known ) :)
Post by: noggythenog on 04 April 2013, 12:40:10 pm
Any more pics? Still not seen any black pipes up yet :D
And Deadeye, I can't wait to see the blue pipes on a blue bike! 8)
Chris
I'll wait to fit my black pipes once these missing pipes are sorted out, really cant be arsed to drain the coolant twice...yeah I'm THAT lazy!
Bozboz yur missin out man
Even without those extra pipes my bike's 10% faster :D
Post by: Chris on 04 April 2013, 08:19:25 pm
Chris
Post by: Dead Eye on 08 April 2013, 08:17:10 pm
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Post by: Chris on 08 April 2013, 08:25:20 pm
For all of your information, I removed the top oil cooler pipe, filler to carbs and expansion tank overflow pipe today and will send them off to SFS this week. It'll be next week before anything else happens but I'll keep you posted when I hear anything.
All the best Chris
Post by: dBfazer600 on 08 April 2013, 08:33:54 pm
@ Chris: You Da Man :thumbup
Daz
Post by: His Dudeness on 08 April 2013, 08:59:04 pm
Post by: Chris on 08 April 2013, 09:07:22 pm
Chris
Post by: FZSCai on 08 April 2013, 09:08:04 pm
Blue looks well but the red and gold has to be the winningest colour combo so far ;)
Has to be the quote of the thread! Ha cheers mate,
I was tempted by the blue, but works well with the blue and stands out with the silver,
Wen't for a spin down the mumbles yesterday and got back an the hoses were stinking! Lol going to be fun keeping them clean!
Post by: Dead Eye on 08 April 2013, 09:09:17 pm
@HisDudeness - I definitely agree with that statement!
Post by: FZSCai on 08 April 2013, 09:18:47 pm
I ment to ask is anyone else hose down on the left abit tight to the engine case? The one with the protective cover? Just thinking after some time of rubbing it might wear through?
Post by: Chris on 08 April 2013, 09:33:03 pm
Cheers Chris,
I ment to ask is anyone else hose down on the left abit tight to the engine case? The one with the protective cover? Just thinking after some time of rubbing it might wear through?
Shouldn't be moving so shouldn't wear through... I would have thought...
Chris
Post by: Boom on 08 April 2013, 09:37:13 pm
Wayne
Post by: FZSCai on 08 April 2013, 09:41:07 pm
Post by: Chris on 08 April 2013, 09:46:43 pm
Hello Chris where can I get a kit from and how much are they.
Wayne
Hi Wayne,
Sent you a PM.
@ Cai, The silicone is much more resistant to wear than the original rubber. My original pipe has some wear where the metal cover is over it but I think that's from the corosion on the metal cover biting into it rather than anything else and it is more just a little indent opposed to tearing into the pipe. It should be ok. Let me know of any problems.
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 08 April 2013, 09:58:07 pm
The smell!!!
The excitement!!!
The awsomenessness!!!!
Never have a bunch o blokes been so excited about rubber!!!! :biker ......... :rolleyes .... :lol
Welcome to the club deadeye!!!,of course blue on silver is by far the best though!!!! 8) 8) 8)
Post by: Chris on 08 April 2013, 10:02:15 pm
Chris
Post by: dBfazer600 on 08 April 2013, 10:03:06 pm
Oh its bringin back such fond memories!!!!
The smell!!!
The excitement!!!
The awsomenessness!!!!
Never have a bunch o blokes been so excited about rubber!!!! :biker ......... :rolleyes .... :lol
Welcome to the club deadeye!!!,of course blue on silver is by far the best though!!!! 8) 8) 8)
:rollin Was with ya until the last sentence as we all know red on red is the way forward after the red on gold though :b
Post by: Chris on 08 April 2013, 10:04:34 pm
Chris
Post by: dBfazer600 on 08 April 2013, 10:07:55 pm
I may be developing a fetish :evil
Daz
Post by: Thorn on 08 April 2013, 10:10:03 pm
Post by: Chris on 08 April 2013, 10:12:51 pm
Were these kits just a one-off or can anyone buy them now? Took my radiator hoses off today to get to the downpipes, found they were mostly rotten and need replaced :\
Anyone can buy them.
I'll PM you with more details.
Chris
@ dBfazer600 :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin :rollin
Post by: noggythenog on 08 April 2013, 11:01:52 pm
I havent had any peace!!!!,my missus finds me even more irresistible............been invited to the premiere of Stuart Little 11.....at my local spar/video shop!!!..........had the paps follow me into my street on skateboards disguised as kids!!!!!!! :photo [size=78%]and even received an invite to star in a new spin off from Big Brother on Dave.....called......BIG B'RUBBER[/size] :woot :woot [size=78%],i dont like to boast though!!![/size]
Whats happens in the BIG B'RUBBER house stays in the BIG B'RUBBER house!!!
I am willing to autograph my spare set of super fast blue hoses for any lucky buyer though! 8)
Gotta go chaps.....kim jung is tryin to facetime me!!!!!! :2guns :smokin
Post by: His Dudeness on 08 April 2013, 11:08:49 pm
Post by: Chris on 08 April 2013, 11:15:43 pm
You guys are nuts! hahahahaha!
I wouldn't change you though! :lol
Chris
Post by: dBfazer600 on 08 April 2013, 11:45:29 pm
2 I is getting obsessed with taking pics of bike but this is after a clay, paint clean, polish and wax 7 april 13 |
More pics guys I is getting withdrawal symptoms and in need of cheep thrills.
Daz
Post by: Chris on 08 April 2013, 11:53:20 pm
Awesome!
Chris
Post by: Thorn on 08 April 2013, 11:58:16 pm
Post by: noggythenog on 09 April 2013, 12:45:23 pm
But we need more fresh rubber!!!
Post by: noggythenog on 09 April 2013, 12:51:39 pm
Thats nuff from me now!!!
Post by: spoonlamp on 09 April 2013, 04:10:35 pm
Post by: noggythenog on 09 April 2013, 04:13:57 pm
Gleaming noggy, absolutely gleaming :D
Dirt doesnt stick to silver coz it's too fast!!!!!!! :b
Post by: spoonlamp on 09 April 2013, 04:28:19 pm
Gleaming noggy, absolutely gleaming :D
Dirt doesnt stick to silver coz it's too fast!!!!!!! :b
I must have a special dirt-attractive silver! :'( ;)
Post by: noggythenog on 09 April 2013, 04:34:53 pm
Gleaming noggy, absolutely gleaming :D
Dirt doesnt stick to silver coz it's too fast!!!!!!! :b
I must have a special dirt-attractive silver! :'( ;)
Technically youll be goin much slower without new rad hoses fitted though,that explains it :lol
Post by: dBfazer600 on 09 April 2013, 05:00:11 pm
Daz
Post by: Chris on 09 April 2013, 05:02:07 pm
Technically youll be goin much slower without new rad hoses fitted though,that explains it :lol
:rollin
Sent off the pipes today and will let you all know when I hear back from SFS.
Chris
P.S. looking good all the bikes with them fitted so far! 8)
Post by: dBfazer600 on 17 April 2013, 10:36:25 pm
Just to let you guys know I was working on the bike and took a quick look in my radiator and noticed the fluid had dropped. I was not concerned at this point as my first thoughts were expansion tank but that was low also. So back to radiator filler cap where I noticed a slight leak on my large rad from filler cap to radiator. It was only slight and was last checked a week ago so check all your clamps especially if you purchased them from the rad people as I did. It was the only pipe I could not get my socket onto so goes to show how limp wrist-ed I is :rollin
Be safe and check
Daz (ok unsure if its leak or leek, but no unconventionally shaped welsh onions were harmed)
Post by: Chris on 17 April 2013, 10:39:49 pm
Chris
Post by: darrsi on 17 April 2013, 10:48:35 pm
Post by: dBfazer600 on 17 April 2013, 10:49:38 pm
Just to clarify, it's not a fault with the pipes, just not tightening the clips enough?
Chris
No Chris not the pipes at this point but I will be monitoring the situation. I would have missed it if it was not for been under the tank as I noticed how damp it was around the pipe top that indicated clamp check time. Then saw a tiny amount moister tricking down the pipe. It does look tight on this one though now.
Daz
Post by: Chris on 17 April 2013, 10:52:24 pm
Chris
Post by: dBfazer600 on 17 April 2013, 10:55:16 pm
Keep an eye on it, if it still appears to drop fluid you may need a Radflush.
I am in meetings rest of week so Friday I will be taking it for a run and will check it Sunday as long as I get the cars' windscreen pump sorted for its test. Out of interest what would a Rad flush do to help?
@Chris thats so true
Daz
Post by: Chris on 17 April 2013, 11:07:37 pm
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 17 April 2013, 11:18:06 pm
very smart......plus...
Red Rad Hoses!!!! 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Post by: Chris on 17 April 2013, 11:23:26 pm
check out the thou in the for sale section.
very smart......plus...
Red Rad Hoses!!!! 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Ye, that bike looks Amazing!! I was going to pop into the thou section and maybe set up a group buy for them once this deal is finished. Will see what happens. Then I'll definately be wanting a commission from sfs. and that's before I've set up group buys for the FZ6 and FZ1's... haha :lol
Chris
Post by: dBfazer600 on 17 April 2013, 11:45:03 pm
check out the thou in the for sale section.
very smart......plus...
Red Rad Hoses!!!! 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Ye, that bike looks Amazing!! I was going to pop into the thou section and maybe set up a group buy for them once this deal is finished. Will see what happens. Then I'll definately be wanting a commission from sfs. and that's before I've set up group buys for the FZ6 and FZ1's... haha :lol
Chris
Very nice :b :b
Chris are you setting your own rad empire up and aiming for world domination of all things that make your bike go faster (red is the way forword) :lol
Daz
Post by: Chris on 17 April 2013, 11:48:16 pm
Chris
Post by: Dead Eye on 18 April 2013, 12:30:14 am
Also managed to forward on some people from the MG ZS owners club to SFS in regards to getting some silicone pipes made for the cars ^^
Post by: Chris on 18 April 2013, 12:41:10 am
Going back to the leaking pipe quickly - I realised why I had very little trouble tightening the clip... my fairing panel is missing :P Has been since I bought the bike so I have really easy access to get to it. So, might be best to pop it out quickly and get a socket on it :)
Also managed to forward on some people from the MG ZS owners club to SFS in regards to getting some silicone pipes made for the cars ^^
Good tip and good stuff 8)
Chris
Post by: darrsi on 18 April 2013, 09:00:33 am
I pressume Darrsi suggested the rad flush to get rid of any blockages which may cause extra pressure in the system and therefore cause things to leak but other than that I'm not sure how a rad flush would help with the problem you mentioned. Properly cleaning out the system with a good rad flush once in a while ain't a bad idea though. Tightening the clip will defiantely help if it was a bit loose though. ;)
Chris
When the waterways get scaled up over time the coolant can't travel around properly, then what happens is the fluid gets directed towards the expansion tank and literally boils, i've watched it happen before, then when there's too much coolant in the expansion tank it will just boil like a kettle, rise and dump it out of the overflow pipe.
When you switch the engine off it will cool down and get sucked back into the system.
So if you don't actually know this is going on then the first sign would be a lower or even empty expansion tank.
If everything is normal and air tight then when everything settles down your expansion tank level should more or less stay at the same level, with just the odd top up every now and then, but very minimal.
My old bike used to have a temperature gauge on it, and you could tell if the bike was well or not by even the slightest change, it's something i miss on the Fazer as it was a handy tool to have!
Unless it's a stonking hot day( :rolleyes ), then the fan kicking in is a good warning sign there could be an issue.
That's why i suggested keeping an eye on it, but obviously all jubilee clips need to be done up properly in the first place, that's a no brainer! :)
Post by: Chris on 18 April 2013, 04:17:00 pm
Chris
Post by: darrsi on 18 April 2013, 05:08:09 pm
Thanks for the explanation Darrsi, you're a good brain to have about 8)
Chris
I'm just putting into words things that have happened to my bikes over the years.
You live and learn :)
Post by: dBfazer600 on 18 April 2013, 08:00:49 pm
Thanks for the explanation Darrsi, you're a good brain to have about 8)
Chris
I'm just putting into words things that have happened to my bikes over the years.
You live and learn :)
Yoda (sorry I ment darrsi) was one of the most renowned and powerful Jedi Masters in galactic history. He was known for his legendary wisdom, mastery of the Force and skills in Fazer technology. Yoda surfed the threads of Foccordom as a member to become an orical of all things Fazer. Yoda held the title of Master of the Fazer where in his service to the digital galaxy and the Force he spread the knowledge throughout Foccors. As Master of the Fazer had a hand in the training of nearly all the Jedi.
Thank you ;)
Daz
Post by: Chris on 03 May 2013, 03:09:27 pm
The extra pipes are ready to begin production! I have PM'd everyone who bought a set so please get back to me when you can.
Thanks,
Chris
Post by: Chris on 08 May 2013, 04:20:33 pm
Order has been placed with SFS for the additional pipes and I'll let you know as soon as I hear anything back, When to expect them etc.
Thanks for all your time and patience and I hope you are well.
Chris
Post by: Chris on 10 May 2013, 11:05:52 am
pipes should begin production the middle to end of next week. 8)
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 10 May 2013, 11:32:18 am
Just heard back from SFS,Cheers for the update Chris :thumbup
pipes should begin production the middle to end of next week. 8)
Chris
Post by: simonm on 10 May 2013, 12:30:35 pm
Ok one more :eek ,i couldnt help myself!!!!!
Thats nuff from me now!!!
You can tell a proper bloke by the width of the garden that their shed takes up (there are other multipliers though like number of sheds, square footage of shed vs patio cos grass is toomuch like hard work). Well done that chap. Loving the Fazer too.
Post by: Dead Eye on 10 May 2013, 12:33:22 pm
Was actually looking at renting a garage / warehouse on a small industrial estate with a friend for the sheer purpose of working on our vehicles - his car is currently propped up on axle stands awaiting all new brake calipers, discs and pads...
Post by: simonm on 10 May 2013, 12:48:05 pm
I think in my dream home the garage would end up being at least twice the size of the house in terms of square-footage - far far far too many cars and bikes on my wishlistI think my dream garage would ideally be a warehouse perhaps with a loft too. Like those places you see in the American build off challenges. Come to think of it California could work for me too...
Was actually looking at renting a garage / warehouse on a small industrial estate with a friend for the sheer purpose of working on our vehicles - his car is currently propped up on axle stands awaiting all new brake calipers, discs and pads...
Post by: noggythenog on 10 May 2013, 01:32:05 pm
Ha Ha Simon you've got into my psyche there!...Ok one more :eek ,i couldnt help myself!!!!!
Thats nuff from me now!!!
You can tell a proper bloke by the width of the garden that their shed takes up (there are other multipliers though like number of sheds, square footage of shed vs patio cos grass is toomuch like hard work). Well done that chap. Loving the Fazer too.
Foc Grass....
Foc Recycling.....everythin goes in the black bags :eek
Foc the decking that my missus wanted too coz that's where my massive shed went :evil
Theres a tiny patch o grass out the front that i havent managed to destroy yet...i use a manual push mower on it coz Foc mincing around with cables either, out the shed run once over & done 8)
Post by: Mick-H on 13 May 2013, 11:55:51 am
Post by: noggythenog on 13 May 2013, 12:53:18 pm
Been looking at getting some Red hoses for my 05 1000, ebay prices work out around the £195 mark so for now they are on my not to buy list, which means I really shouldn't but know I will ;)
I usually get buyers guilt, an absolute euphoric "ive gotta have it" followed by " what the foc've i done" :o , every night shift im looking at camper vans & 10 k bikes & i just know id feel guilty as sin getting one o them.
Surprisingly i havent got that with the hoses,expensive yes but not in the grand scheme of things, i still really like them, glad i got them.
Come to think of it i dont really feel guilty about anything i buy for my bike as it's real reliable, cheap to run & good fun.
Go on you know it makes sense :evil , you thou owners seem to have an ever present emergency bling fund. 8)
Post by: noggythenog on 18 May 2013, 10:48:13 am
Just received my remainder of hoses through the post from :thumbup
Looks like 3 hoses.
Shmokiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnm :smokin
Cheers chris,looks like your bike could be on the road soon. 8)
Post by: FZSCai on 18 May 2013, 11:26:37 am
Post by: Dead Eye on 18 May 2013, 11:36:43 am
Post by: dBfazer600 on 18 May 2013, 01:24:16 pm
Chris, hope you are out and about on the debatable/point of view fastest colour fazer 8)
Daz
Post by: Chris on 18 May 2013, 04:08:44 pm
I wasn't sure if he'd start sending them this week or the start of next week so I hadn't posted in here yet but clearly they have been sent. 8)
Mine won't arrive for a couple of days, one of the down sides to living on a rock in the middle of the north sea, but I'd like to take the chance to thank everyone who has taken part in this group buy. It's been great to get to know so many of you through it and I've really enjoyed the experience.
I'm on night shift pretty solidly until thursday next week so might not get a chance to reply if you have any questions.
Thanks again to everyone,
Chris
Post by: Chris on 23 May 2013, 11:07:36 pm
Here's the pics of my pipes fitted 8)
(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s104/bailachris/DSC00170.jpg)
(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s104/bailachris/DSC00171.jpg)
(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s104/bailachris/DSC00172.jpg)
(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s104/bailachris/DSC00173.jpg)
Chris
P.S. this is my 1000th post 8)
Post by: Dead Eye on 23 May 2013, 11:09:23 pm
Post by: Chris on 23 May 2013, 11:11:33 pm
Got the coolant filled up today and got her started! Just need to get MOT booked now!
Chris
Post by: dBfazer600 on 23 May 2013, 11:20:39 pm
Daz
Post by: Chris on 23 May 2013, 11:23:45 pm
K&N air filter, rad hoses, Blueflame exhaust (first time I heard it tonight and it's amazing!!!), painted my front forks, rebuilt rear brake caliper with new seals and a hel braided brake line, had the wheels powder coated... the list goes on, just want to ride it now! Downpipes are blowing slightly at the collector, hopefully it'll pass the MOT though.
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 23 May 2013, 11:31:47 pm
Done it all mate,
K&N air filter, rad hoses, Blueflame exhaust (first time I heard it tonight and it's amazing!!!), painted my front forks, rebuilt rear brake caliper with new seals and a hel braided brake line, had the wheels powder coated... the list goes on, just want to ride it now! Downpipes are blowing slightly at the collector, hopefully it'll pass the MOT though.
Chris
Told you we need new downpipes!!! :lol
Im gonna go smash a hole in mine right now!!!!
Post by: Chris on 23 May 2013, 11:39:26 pm
That you did my friend! :lol
Having said that, I can't afford them just now and won't have time to fit them before the rally and get it MOT'd before the Rally even if I could :o
Fingers crossed it passes and I can use it until I can get stainless downpipes or at least get these welded up :)
Chris
Post by: dBfazer600 on 23 May 2013, 11:56:40 pm
Daz
Post by: noggythenog on 24 May 2013, 12:04:27 am
You two have OCD as the down pipes look mint to me compared to my discoloured penetrated oxidised straws.
Daz
Well i had noticed how tatty yours looked daz,i thought youd airbrushed them in after the photo to make them look that bad for theatrical effect :b
Post by: Chris on 24 May 2013, 12:05:23 am
Add that to the list of stuff I've done over winter. haha, as well as removing the metal coolant pipes just behind the downpipes and sanded and painted them and cleaned the frame behind them... OCD you say... :lol
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 24 May 2013, 12:16:18 am
Im gonna have to take a pic o my bike as it is now,just for you daz to prove how not clean it is & make you feel better :D [size=78%] ,cant see the headlights for flies!,if they can fly then why dont they flie outta my foccin way!!![/size]
Post by: dBfazer600 on 24 May 2013, 01:11:03 am
Im gonna have to take a pic o my bike as it is now,just for you daz to prove how not clean it is & make you feel better :D [size=78%] ,cant see the headlights for flies!,if they can fly then why dont they flie outta my foccin way!!![/size]
Fly's like shit so much that they get confused the nano second before impact with the lust of "HoshitHoshitHolyshit" as their head goes through their ass they are in fly utopia and are happy wee beasties on impact.
I is in the land of shame, with a bike that needs a little more TLC than I can give :o so I have to turn to you guys to shame me into doing the decent thing and drink my larger and worry about the important things in life tomorrow 8)
I is a perpetual suffer of :faz envy
Daz
Post by: Chris on 24 May 2013, 08:25:25 am
Chris
Post by: Chris on 24 May 2013, 03:46:22 pm
(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s104/bailachris/DSC00180.jpg)
Chris
Post by: dBfazer600 on 24 May 2013, 03:55:31 pm
It looks fantastic mate and your time well spent. Now you can play to your hearts content.
Daz
Post by: Chris on 24 May 2013, 03:59:07 pm
I definately have some kind of problem though... A blue bike, blue rad hoses, blue dash lights, blueflame exhaust, mostly blue helmet... hahaha
Thanks, I'm really pleased with it! Felt so good and is definately breathing and running better/smoother with K&N air filter and exhaust.
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 24 May 2013, 04:31:37 pm
A credit to all your hard work, the problem you have is all that Blue will obviously be slowing you down :b
Yeah very nice indeed i must say, nothing looks out of place, sometimes you look at a bike & theres somethin just not quite right but you cant tell what it is but theres none o that on yours.
Mind take plenty pics & print a few out for you to look back on in another 20 years when your boasting to your offspring about past bikes ;)
Post by: Chris on 24 May 2013, 04:40:59 pm
You know blue is the fastest deep down, it's ok that you have to put with silver :lol
Dad got a pic before I went out with his propper camera opposed to my crappy phone pics so will put that up later. ;)
Only thing is to carbon wrap the airbox cover on that side, done the other side and I think it's a nice touch, not a great pic but you can see it here:
(http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s104/bailachris/DSC00178.jpg)
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 24 May 2013, 04:48:35 pm
I do like my wrapped box's even though i did a mickey mouse job,ive gotta say it some stainless allen bolts for them work a treat also.
I like that bellypan on yours, i like the fins that stick up from it but if it was on mine, being a boxeye id prefer the end that meets the pipes,the front face to be flat & angular to match the boxeye squareism.
Im gonna go out on a jont on my silver steed tomorrow
Ill get a couple o dirty bike pics up to make daz feel better :D
Post by: Chris on 24 May 2013, 04:52:55 pm
I love the belly pan on mine, it's got a crack in it and the paints come off the leading edge from stones off the front wheel but It's still pretty good overall.
Chris
Post by: Dead Eye on 24 May 2013, 04:57:50 pm
With my rebuild, I think I may be going back to red though :P
Post by: Chris on 24 May 2013, 04:59:54 pm
Thanks for the kind words 8)
Chris
Post by: dBfazer600 on 24 May 2013, 07:36:23 pm
I is turning into a fair weather numpty rider as well as I is not happy with a dirty bike but that isn't going to stop me going out tomoz. So please show me your dirty underbelly's to help me through the only obsession her indoors says I have.
The :faz
Daz
Post by: Chris on 28 May 2013, 01:47:53 pm
Just to let people know that Myself and Noggythenog both have a blue kit for sale, these are the 2 extra kits we bought to make up the numbers. They are the same colour of blue as on my bike in the pictures on the previous page of this thread. We will be selling them on for some profit to make it worth us having bought them but really we'll just be breaking even on costs we incurred from buying the extra kits.
If anyone is interested please PM for details and prices. It will still be cheaper than buying them direct from SFS.
Chris
Post by: noggythenog on 26 October 2013, 04:30:29 pm
Interestingly he had no luck trying to get a set from sfs which means the 10 sets we ordered are the only ones & pretty rare.
I appreciate they are an expensive mod when the same money can get you other tasty parts but big shout out to the rad hose crew!!! 8)
At least we wont suffer leaky pipes any time soon :rolleyes
I still havent actually fitted the additional hoses from the second order so that can be on my next to do lost & actually the pipes quite suit my noggyfighter project.
Post by: Chris on 26 October 2013, 06:08:43 pm
Yeah, your bike looks sweet Noggy, love the fighter look with the blue pipes, sets off the engine nicely.
All the best,
Chris
Post by: thunderpantz on 27 October 2013, 11:22:53 am
Post by: Chris on 27 October 2013, 07:04:05 pm
Chris
Edit: I have emailed the guy I dealt with at SFS about getting more kits made either for individuals or as a group buy so will let you know what he says.
Post by: bozboz on 28 October 2013, 12:43:55 am
Post by: Chris on 28 October 2013, 12:50:40 am
Chris
Post by: bozboz on 28 October 2013, 01:07:58 am
Post by: spider on 31 October 2013, 10:38:22 am
Post by: dBfazer600 on 31 October 2013, 11:37:46 am
. as these pipes got done. would it be worth doing the ones for the carbs. they must work out cheaper than what Yamaha are asking. if so I would be interested. we all have cracked carb rubbers. cheers spider
On the original group buy we did not include the carb rubbers but this does not mean it can not be done if the group agrees to it. Chris and others were good enough to send off their pipes for measurement. Chat with with those interested and see if you want this to happen but some one will need to send off the pipes in question. Chat with Chris as he was the man who had contact with the manufactures. I for one owe him a drink or two.
Daz
Post by: Chris on 01 November 2013, 01:20:20 am
Heard back from the guy at sfs and he'd be more than happy to do another group buy but he's working out a price if we want to buy individual ones. If we want a group buy we'll need ten people to make an order.
As for the carb rubbers, I presume you mean the rubber between carbs and engine head? We could make up an order but I don't know if it'd be much cheaper than the original parts as we'd have to send off a set to them and get the tooling templates made up then order at least ten sets. If someone is willing to send a set of rubbers and we get 10 people together I'm happy to set that up as a separate order in a different thread to avoid confusion. :)
No worries Daz my man, we're all in together, I needed you as much as you needed me to organise it. haha.
Chris
Post by: pilgo on 01 November 2013, 06:42:14 pm
ive done several hose's on my car engine,they definatley look better and improve the feel of the car's engine response ( its a turbo engine,so doing the TIP and boost pipes will always make it feel better,plan to do the coolant hose's on the car soon as well)
so,in short,yes please,i'll have a set in the next group buy ;)
Post by: Chris on 02 November 2013, 12:39:58 am
yes there was a small mix up and a couple of pipes had to be added to the set but we had all that done the first time around so not going to be a problem this time.
Well that's 4 possible people for another group buy and we need 10. As I said, I'm waiting to hear back from the supplier as to the prices etc but will hopefully be soon. At worst it'll be what we paid the first time around. I'll keep you all posted when I hear back from him.
If anyone else is interested then stick your name up on here.
Chris
Post by: scratch it on 10 November 2013, 11:06:45 pm
Hi fellow fazer's i'm up for a set please. looking to make several up grades over winter. Have seen pictures on this forum they look very neat.
A set in Blue for me please,
Let me know if you need money up front or a holding deposit. :D
Post by: Chris on 13 November 2013, 04:16:24 pm
That's a few people now, will try and get hold of them again to get an individual price as we still don't have enough for another group buy.
Chris
Post by: monkeyrumble on 02 January 2014, 10:43:21 pm
Post by: Chris on 03 January 2014, 03:12:07 am
Sorry I've been M.I.A for a couple of months. It's been a mad time for me moving house and working a lot of extra shifts but things should calm down a bit now. I will chase up SFS for an individual price as I'm not sure we have enough for another group buy.
All the best,
Chris
Post by: adeejaysdelight on 03 January 2014, 02:23:29 pm
Post by: MarkWales on 03 January 2014, 02:29:34 pm
Post by: jason1 on 03 January 2014, 02:58:18 pm
Post by: Chris on 03 January 2014, 03:14:29 pm
And adeejaysdelight, they always know!
Chris
Post by: adeejaysdelight on 12 January 2014, 08:56:32 pm
from memory they were about £120ish... can't remember it's on one of the previous pages in this thread...
And adeejaysdelight, they always know!
Chris
Your right. I think several delivery men turning up every week gives the game away :lol
Post by: noggythenog on 12 January 2014, 10:44:17 pm
My claim to fame.....first ever fazer owner to have them fitted. :)
They are excellent quality, they smell lovely :b , when you take the old hoses off you wonder how long they would have lasted for anyway.
Sometimes i look at them & think oh foc, tarts handbag or a bit Mickey Mouse....other times i look at them & think they look the shizny.
The blue hoses on a blue bike is by far the best combo
Post by: Chris on 13 January 2014, 12:24:44 am
The blue hoses on a blue bike is by far the best combo
Damn right they are! haha
Sorry I've not heard back from the guy at sfs yet, I did get in touch a few days ago but not had a chance to check my emails today so might have something. Will let you all know as soon as I hear anything.
Chris
Post by: Tefer on 07 March 2014, 09:23:31 am
Sorry to resurrect an old thread, did anyone buy from SFS as an individual? I am springing leaks out of old tired hoses and this may be the best route.
Post by: Chris on 07 March 2014, 09:35:39 am
Hi,
Sorry to resurrect an old thread, did anyone buy from SFS as an individual? I am springing leaks out of old tired hoses and this may be the best route.
Hi, I have had a few emails back and fore from the guy at sfs that did the original order. They seem to want us to do another group buy but we don't have enough people so I'm still pressing them for a price for individual kits. I'll try again today.
Chris
Post by: Tefer on 07 March 2014, 11:25:28 am
Thanks Chris
Post by: Chris on 07 March 2014, 11:29:24 am
Will let you know when I hear back.
Chris
Post by: emjaydee on 17 April 2014, 07:19:06 pm
What colour pipes would look good on a black bike, besides black?
Post by: Chris on 17 April 2014, 07:31:57 pm
Had trouble getting hold of the guy last time but could try again.
Like I said before though for a group buy we'd need at least 10.
Chris
Post by: emjaydee on 17 April 2014, 07:39:47 pm
Ok you Foccers, who's in?
Post by: PeeGee on 17 April 2014, 11:55:18 pm
I called them (SFS) today and no go they won't
supply for individuals. :D
Post by: papercutout on 18 April 2014, 12:35:17 am
I'm not doing it, it's too late and I'm ill. And I'm not bothered!
Post by: ChristoT on 18 April 2014, 01:00:11 am
Post by: Chris on 18 April 2014, 04:19:21 am
I imagine the kits will be at around the £130 to £140ish mark so budget for that. I will confirm an exact price as soon as I can.
I'll start another thread for people to put there names down but I think the discussion should still be held in here or we'll end up with two threads speaking about the same thing and info will get missed.
Chris
EDIT: thread started for people to put their names down for the second group buy: http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,12648.0.html (http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,12648.0.html)
Post by: Chris on 18 April 2014, 06:12:48 pm
I've Private Messaged everyone who has said they have been interested since the last group buy so will wait and see how many are still interested and put their names down.
I will Email SFS and say that we are going down the group order route and that will hopefully spur them on a bit too to get us a proper price for the kits.
All the best,
Chris
Post by: caretaker62 on 18 April 2014, 11:54:28 pm
I could be interested. Certainly don't want any Chinese rubbish!
Ok Ruby Racing, i'll note you down as possibly interested. so that's 3 of us confirmed interest. 8)
Post by: caretaker62 on 19 April 2014, 12:11:24 am
I could be interested. Certainly don't want any Chinese rubbish!
Ok Ruby Racing, i'll note you down as possibly interested. so that's 3 of us confirmed interest. 8)
Post by: Chris on 19 April 2014, 12:31:15 am
Chris
Post by: emjaydee on 20 April 2014, 10:11:09 am
Is it possible to post some photos, please?
Thanks
Post by: Chris on 20 April 2014, 10:17:42 am
Pictures from the last group buy start on page 11 of this thread, have a look from there and there should be pics of quite a few different combos.
Chris
Post by: HaVoC on 21 April 2014, 12:52:45 am
Post by: Chris on 21 April 2014, 09:00:40 am
They do look so much better than the standard ones too, if you don't want them to be too flash then you can get black ones which are nice and shiny :D
It's not cheap but I'm pretty sure everyone that bought them last time loves them.
Chris
Post by: dBfazer600 on 21 April 2014, 07:35:18 pm
Daz
Post by: noggythenog on 21 April 2014, 07:42:38 pm
You is alive still
Dont forget the smell of the new hoses
Mmmmmmmmmm......that smelllll!!!!! :)
Post by: dBfazer600 on 21 April 2014, 09:17:57 pm
I miss it like hell just like that smell.
Daz
Post by: Chris on 21 April 2014, 10:10:18 pm
Hope the bike is still going good.
My old rad pipes were definitely past their best too, had gone all hard and started cracking at the ends etc.
Chris
P.S. they did smell amazing! Bet they won't smell so good now they've had coolant running through them for the last year... That stuff smells like cats piss and old farts... :\