Yeah mate it does! Definitely dampens the sound from the chain down! Also the chain is an endless chain, so if you don't want to break the link to fit it, then your swing arm will need to come out! I cut the link off and used the split link provided to re-join!

I just changed my chain and and sprockets today, my mechanic who has worked on race bikes for BSB race teams and ran his own outfit in a organised race series recommended torquing the new nut to OEM spec, 70NM but using 3 sides of the lock washer to secure the nut! His reasoning is that the thread is quite a fine thread and you risk damaging the thread should you over torque it!

He assures me that he has used this method with numerous Fazers in the past and has had no issues!

Hope this helps!

Also, if anyone is on the verge of new chain and sprockets the OEM kit from fowlers is fantastic! My bike feels like a new machine and so quiet compared with the aftermarket kit that was on the bike before! Definitely worth the extra dosh!

Hi Guys

Just wanted to start this thread to share some or all of the things I love about the FZS600 Fazer! So feel free to share your thoughts or indeed any things that you find annoying about the bike and solutions to the issue!

This could be a great thread or a complete waste of time but here we go!

I bought my 01 box eye fazer with my head, not my heart. I have a history of GSXR's for previous bikes and I still love them! But I have grown to love my fazer as it does everything really well and is easy to live with! It's a work horse, and never complains no matter how hard I ride it or if I miss out on a wash for a few weeks! Most importantly, it never fails to put a smile on my face and sane speeds with truly useable power, something most sports bike riders will achieve in day to day road life!

It's not a perfect bike by any means, however it's quite close and it won't take much to make it so!
Last but not least, any newbies asking the question, should I buy a fazer for my first bike? My answer is, you'd be stupid if you don't!

Thanks Rich already packed the lube and tools and I think I can avoid wheelies for a few days! lol

I have a question guys, my chain is stretched to buggery and I have ordered new chain, sprockets and the new 12mm nut  but I will not have time to fit the new gear before I head off on a little trip down south west! Will the chain last about 500miles round trip?

The chain has been adjusted to its tightest point @ 35mm however at its loosest point it's more like 50mm! It causes a surging on a closed throttle, so is it likely to snap on my upcoming journey?

Cheers for any advice guys

has anybody noticed the obvious question (s) not asked as yet ? like are you a ballet dancer or a 5 ton porker ? are you 2 foot 8 inch tall or a team player for the harlem globetrotters? all effects the power to weight theories / drag.also the obvious rev difference when idle and `under load`.

I agree with you Ade, but surely a drop of nearly 1k in RPM  points to gearing being molested? My bike has std gearing and sits bang on 6k @ 70mph. I'm 5'1" and 85kgs BTW!

To be honest, any of the big names like HEL, Goodridge, Vehill etc. are great! I have tried all of them on different bikes over the years and they have all given superior braking performance and feel compared with standard lines. I have a race set up and rear line from HEL on my Fazer now and the difference is night and day compared again with the standard lines. All the brands that I have mentioned retail online for around £80 for a full set up.

Good luck

Hi guys, just wondering if anyone has fit flat type drag bars to the FZS600?

had the same prob with a bandit 600!!....that had a 120 instead of a110..and was a bstd and did what yours is doing now?....feels like you have to counter steer on every corner?...and feels like it wants to tuck under? am i right?....get a 110 on n enjoy the difference??

Thats exactly what its doing! Did it correct itself when you fitted a 110?

Thanks for reply. I had always thought the bike smelled a little rich, however i wasnt sure, so thanks for the heads up.

A big hello as i'm new to the site and new to Fazers!


First of all I'm loving the little Fazer, but need some advice on model niggles and traits.


The drive seems very snatchy at small throttle openings, so much so that i find myself slipping the clutch upto 20mph to get a smooth take off. Is this normal for the 2001 FZS 600? I have checked the chain slack, which currently is at 35mm however i am reluctant to adjust this back to 30mm as i regularly carry a pillion. Could the chain slack be contributing to the snatchyness?


Secondly i seem to hear what sounds like to me the cam chain rattling when the engine is cold, once the engine warms up this sounds seems to go away. My engine has done approx 24k miles in 10 years. Not excessive, but could the cam chain need replacing? or could it be the spring in the cam chain tensioner that has gone?


I think thats it for now folks. Any help would be greatly appreciated.


Cheers guys and girls.