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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Is this sad?
« on: 24 February 2016, 09:12:53 pm »
Definitely silver ......
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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Is this sad?
« on: 24 February 2016, 08:28:16 pm »
This is my 2nd Fazer thou, and I just love them. The way they look, feel and go. So much so that I sat in my garage today just looking at my bike, after another blinding ride deciding what mod to do or not do next, for nearly 20 mins! Is that sad? I think it's great that a 13 year old bike can still look the nuts and even give the more modern stuff being churned out today a run for their money.
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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Ignition on crackling noise?
« on: 24 February 2016, 09:24:30 am »
Excellent, I've booked in with Mike for the Full Monty in April so I can't wait now, roll on the Spring/Summer!
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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Ignition on crackling noise?
« on: 23 February 2016, 10:35:51 am »I disconnected my servo earlier as I also have the crackling noise, and it sure enough it stopped. Definitely not a healthy sound, I don't like it. Anyway if everyone reckons its normal then I'll leave it. One question, is the servo supposed to do a cycle every time the ignition is switched on? I've greased up the valve, checked the cables and that end is all good. I've oiled the cables at the servo end, but when I switch the ignition on nothing moves, just crackles??Turn off the engine with the kill switch, now turn off the ignition.
Turn on the ignition is the noise gone?
If so it is the exup servo
Yep, tried that and it's definitely the servo motor. I was mainly worried because I hadn't noticed it before, but it seemed to happen after I'd done the AIS removal mod so was worried I'd done something wrong! All good now, I'm happy
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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Ignition on crackling noise?
« on: 19 February 2016, 09:42:22 am »
I disconnected my servo earlier as I also have the crackling noise, and it sure enough it stopped. Definitely not a healthy sound, I don't like it. Anyway if everyone reckons its normal then I'll leave it. One question, is the servo supposed to do a cycle every time the ignition is switched on? I've greased up the valve, checked the cables and that end is all good. I've oiled the cables at the servo end, but when I switch the ignition on nothing moves, just crackles??
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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Gen 1 AIS Removal question
« on: 16 February 2016, 08:16:26 pm »
Thanks for your advice people, AIS fully removed today. No probs using M8 tap, I actually had a tin of metal cutting compound, so I kept dipping the tap in that, job done. Went for a test ride after, and all is well apart from a crackling sizzling noise which I've only just noticed when the ignition is switched on. Sounds like something arcing or shorting out, but just been searching the forum and apparently it points to the servo motor. Hope it's that, but not noticed it before.
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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Ignition on crackling noise?
« on: 16 February 2016, 03:58:24 pm »
Did you sort the crackling noise out, coz mines doing it now, fzs 1000 2003. Ignition on, then it sounds like a relay clicking once, then the crackling sizzling noise starts until ignition is switched off. Sounds a bit like something arcing or shorting out, hope it's not.......
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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Gen 1 AIS Removal question
« on: 12 February 2016, 01:21:45 pm »
Cheers, will do. One more question, did you use a specially hardened tap?
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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Gen 1 AIS Removal question
« on: 12 February 2016, 08:30:40 am »
Superb, thanks for the confirmation Mike 
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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Gen 1 AIS Removal question
« on: 11 February 2016, 03:17:04 pm »
I've been looking at the various ways people have gone about the complete AIS removal process, and I have all the plastic bungs/plugs for the hoses & air box etc. I bought the removal kit from TPO parts, but when it comes to the outlets above the headers, these need to be completely removed from the head and the plugs supplied pushed down inside the holes, which means once they are in it is non reversible. The Ivan's kit comes with a 5/16-24 tap and bolts. The metric equivalent to that is M8 x 1.25 thread. So at last my question is, has anyone done this using an M8 tap and put M8 capscrews in, instead of 5/16-24?
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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Silver engine paint code wanted
« on: 31 January 2016, 09:47:38 pm »
Nice 1 thanks for that ste131, I'll give it a go
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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Silver engine paint code wanted
« on: 31 January 2016, 08:16:34 pm »
hi all, does anyone know what the paint code is for the silver engine on an '03 Fazer 1000? Need to touch up a few areas on the casings.
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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Possible antifreeze leak?
« on: 29 January 2016, 11:01:12 am »
I agree that it would look much better if the outlet/return holes were blocked off, I will see if I can find something suitable to block them off. Regarding the AIS removal, I found an American company called TPO Parts https://www.tpoparts.com/cat093/index.php?route=product/product&path=64_71&product_id=3 which do a similar kit without the need to tap the holes out for around £20 inc postage! Ive just ordered mine so will let you know how it goes.
Thanks again for your advice earlier, I think thats the end of the coolant leak!
P.S have you had any running problems with the carbs during the cold weather?
Thanks again for your advice earlier, I think thats the end of the coolant leak!
P.S have you had any running problems with the carbs during the cold weather?
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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Possible antifreeze leak?
« on: 28 January 2016, 01:38:38 pm »
Thanks Pie eater, I did do a bit of searching earlier and I'm going to bypass the carb coolant hose, using the hose from the thermostat and link it in to the rad where the carb coolant return hose goes. The actual leak looks like it's coming from the connection where the coolant return hose connects to the carb but leaking at the metal connection into the carb body. While I was searching I also came across the AIS removal mod so might do that as well.
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General / Re: Out of the workshop
« on: 27 January 2016, 09:09:54 pm »
This may be a silly question but when you mention the carb coolant bypass mod, does this mean the carbs are no longer heated by the coolant? I only ask as my hose that comes out of carb no2looks like it's leaking and dripping down the casing, so if I can do away with it without any running problems I might consider doing it.
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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Possible antifreeze leak?
« on: 27 January 2016, 06:12:43 pm »
This is starting to annoy me now, the bike has been stood for over a day, and now there is a seep of antifreeze around the bolt near the sprocket cover, the bolt has the number 24 above it cast into the casing, the generator cover gasket is moist with green antifreeze too. There was nothing there when I wiped it and rode the bike, it's stood on the sidestand for just over a day and the leak is starting again. I've just nipped up the bolt and wiped it dry so I'll wait and see what happens 
ok just checked again, there is a tiny drip of antifreeze on the casing under the carbs, I'm guessing it's running down onto the generator cover and soaking the gasket and bolt. Am I correct in thinking the carbs have some kind of coolant hose going to them to stop them freezing up? If so it could be linked to that. I'll have a proper look in the morning.
ok just checked again, there is a tiny drip of antifreeze on the casing under the carbs, I'm guessing it's running down onto the generator cover and soaking the gasket and bolt. Am I correct in thinking the carbs have some kind of coolant hose going to them to stop them freezing up? If so it could be linked to that. I'll have a proper look in the morning.
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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Possible antifreeze leak?
« on: 26 January 2016, 09:18:07 am »
Well that's strange, I've cleaned off the area, checked the dreaded 'weep hole' and been out for nearly an hour on the bike. No sign of any leaks! I decided to change the coolant as well, so did that and went for another ride. Levels all good, no leaks. Still curious though. The nearest hose to where the antifreeze was, is the one that goes in to the sprocket cover. I've checked and squeezed it but nothing. Strange.
Cheers anyway.
Cheers anyway.
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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Possible antifreeze leak?
« on: 22 January 2016, 10:47:20 pm »
Will do, cheers.
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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Possible antifreeze leak?
« on: 22 January 2016, 02:53:31 pm »
i was just stripping my exup valve down and copper slipping it when I noticed a small drip of green antifreeze under the generator cover on the left hand side of my he engine. I've checked all the hoses, the level in the reservoir was just above minimum. Am I right in thinking there should only be oil in the left hand cover? I looked over the whole engine but cannot see any sign of a leak? It's a 2003 fazer 1000 with only 6500 miles on the clock.
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Your Suggestions and How you can help / Re: workshop forum
« on: 25 December 2015, 02:44:26 pm »
Ok that's fine I've been away from the site for a while, just familiarising myself again.
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Your Suggestions and How you can help / Re: workshop forum
« on: 24 December 2015, 12:58:15 pm »
Has any of the above been sorted yet? Would be good to have a Popular mods section, servicing & workshop tips sections, not sure how it can be done, but in a previous life (when I owned a tiger 1050) there was a 'how to' section linking to all the different mods & servicing tips from there. 
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For Sale & Wanted / Re: Wanted Givi Rack & Top Box 46L if poss for Gen 1 Fazer 1000
« on: 13 December 2015, 08:47:09 am »
All sorted now, not looking any more.
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For Sale & Wanted / Wanted Givi Rack & Top Box 46L if poss for Gen 1 Fazer 1000
« on: 05 December 2015, 10:32:59 pm »
Hi all does anyone have a Givi Rack with mounting brackets & 46 Litre Top Box for sale for the Gen 1 Fazer 1000?
Can collect if in South East area.
Cheers
Can collect if in South East area.
Cheers
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For Sale & Wanted / Re: WANTED cheap project
« on: 03 December 2015, 12:33:24 am »
There's this on eBay, item number 141840331468