To be honest after 12 years you would be better off ripping it out, you are lucky it has lasted that long with no problems.

Success , tried the method in the link Val posted, was fairly easy and I had it done in 15 minutes. Adjusted the tab and added a couple of washers and now the seat goes on and comes off easy.

Thanks Dude and Val, have tried both those methods with no success. When I get home from work tomorrow I am going to try the method that is shown in the link that Val posted, will be a pain in the arse but once I get seat off I can adjust the mechanism, cure seems to be a cross between adding a washer to stop it flexing as much and bending the tab so that it latches correctly.

I actually think it looks pretty good, like the colour scheme

Bought this MT09,  2016, 5500 miles and just had dealer sevice,  Akrapovic exhaust and Hyperpro springs front and back. Really light and nimble, should have done this a year ago.

Sold it! Don't know if I am happy or sad now its gone.
Got day off on this Friday to go look at a few MT09,  gotta fill that empty space in the garage quickly.

They will be disconnected exup cables. I take it that you have an aftermarket end can fitted and do not have the original end can fitted.
Nothing to be bothered about as the exup on a gen2 Fazer is just for emissions.

I have done more than 50 miles on motorcycles over the years and never had one come off or undone.

Wow, a whole 50 miles, thats probably less than a mile a year , you need to get out more 


On a serious note I think the clips were phased out as they were not capable of handling the increased power of modern bikes.
I once went to look at a  GSX750  and on inspecting the chain found two clips about 10 links apart, not a good idea!

Very smart Tommy, nice to see a project completed without any real problems.

Shame you don't want a v nice gen 1 thou.

Had one for six years,  but looking to get something lighter , most probably a MT09, due to old age and a knackered right leg.
I have been putting off this decision for over a year but  I aren't getting any younger.

Make sure fuel tank has vey little petrol in it when removing,  a nearly empty tank is a lot easier to manhandle than a full one.

2007 FZ1s ABS,  15141 miles,  £2700.
I am in Leeds, West Yorkshire, if you are interested in buying or want more info or pictures please send me a pm.



Mot February 2019, in good overall condtion, I have owned it since May 2014, two keys plus the red key.
Oil and filter changed at 14000 miles.
PR3s fitted at 14000 miles.
Juicebox Pro fitted, ( Two Brothers version of a Power Commander 3 basically but with the ability to have up to 8 different fueling maps loaded ),  with custom fuel map to suit bike done by RaceHQ in Leeds.
Akrapovic end can plus original.
R & G bar ends plus originals.
Heated grips.
Aftermarket brake and clutch levers plus originals.
Aftermarket screen plus original.
Givi rack.
Clear indicator lenses plus original.
Led rear light plus original.
Bellypan.
Fender extender.
Carbon fibre chain guard plus original.


Not so good bits:-
Slight scuff on left hand mirror and crash bobbin due to dropping it in garage when my foot slipped.
Little bit of paint rubbed off swing arm due to boot rubbing.
Small stone chip on left hand grab handle.

Hi and welcome, the more the merrier , stick a picture up of your Fazer, we like pictures.