Following this thread with interest.


As a very amateur mechanic (read cr*p but willing to give it a go!!) how easy/ hard would it be for me to attempt changing the front fork springs and oil?


I feel like my '02 thou could do with a 'sprucing' up and think that the suspension could be a good place to start.

Quote from: chris.biker on 10 June 2018, 12:58:30 pm

Are they really only using mopeds? Or are they using automatic geared scooters of all sizes?

Given the average moped doesn't have an imobiliser then I assume it is 50/125cc scoots they tend to use. Bigger things like Bergmans etc will have immobilisers and the scrotes wont have the keys.

Sometimes they do, they go around in packs and steal scooters and bikes from people riding them. So the bikes etc are running when they get them. Or others are committing burglaries and stealing the bike keys, then the bikes. The burglary groups then sell them on, for drugs, minimal amounts of cash etc

Quote from: nordboy on 26 May 2018, 05:45:39 pm

Back after about 40 mins, jumped back on the thou, still a fantastic bike but I did notice that I could carry more mph through some of the bends on the 09 SP, some bends 10 mph+

You could probably rectify that through upgrading your suspension and tweaking the geometry. I've had a few comments from surprised owners of more modern bikes on how well my Gen1 carries speed through corners and keeps up with the top of the pack when the going gets brisk.

I did think that when I had time to sit when I got home. For a 16 yr old bike it truly is great and I'm very tempted to spend a bit of ££ at the suspension.

Yep, extremely slow and the occasional page not found.

Thanks, maybe i'm trying to achieve the unachievable then?? lol


I thought it was meant to return to the 9 o'clock?

Quote from: fazersharp on 07 July 2017, 08:53:40 am

Quote from: Graham53 on 06 July 2017, 11:50:38 pm

Bennetts did same to me, but I was told by previous insurers that they would post me proof after 21 days ( in case I'd had an accident I didn't tell them of !! ) , which turned out to be bullshit by wanker at bikesure, so I was waiting for the 21 days and bennetts sent me the cancel policy lettter, I phoned them immmediately and the woman at bennetts sorted it all out by phoning bikesure and confirming the NCB.
The very helpful woman at bennetts did say that bikesure wanker was probably being an arse because I'd cancelled the policy with them because they wouldn't change the bike from my 600 to the 1000 and it worked out cheaper to put my NCB on the 1000 and cancel the 600 policy then re insure it without NCB as you can only use the no claims on one vehicle and I can't get cheaper multi bike policy as I've not got a garage.

I was with Bikesure for years until last year they were taken over and the prices went up by £70. 
I have never trusted insurers with my no claims proof so I have kept all my renewal notices which document my NCB

I can't stand it when they keep putting "9 years" as my NCB, when it's treble that.
Why not just put down what it really is?

Isn't it because after 9 years there's no further discount? 9 years being the maximum, hence maximum no claims? (does irritate me as well though)

My insurance was renewed last month with the same company and they sent me constant emails saying that i'd never given them any NCB proof from last year when i first joined them.
In fairness i normally renew mine weeks before it's due if i find it cheap enough, and i wasn't pestered for the NCB proof at all so it simply slipped my mind.
I never even got it from my previous insurers either, i had to recently contact them to send it through.
Only this year did they start sending me 'threats' about providing the info needed.

I had similar with Bennetts, I sold my 1300 Pan in sept and then bought my Fazer this year. Went back to Bennetts and they sent me a letter asking for NCD. Had a couple of 'conversations' with them stating that THEY were my lasy insurers!!
All good though, not really much of an issue.

Anyone tried a seat from Top Sellerie? I was thinking about a replacement seat for the thou and came across this


http://www.topsellerie.co.uk/deluxe-seat-SGC1568-yamaha-fazer-1000-fzs-1998-2005_210.html


It's only their basic seat and looks like you have to send the original seat back to them after you receive the new one.


Just wondering how they were for comfort, quality etc

Well yesterday now.


Noticed a real flat spot on my thou while on a ride out last week, and there has been a rattle from the bike which I traced back to the exup. So, got back and attempted a 'service' on the exup (great link on Pats page). The lower cable had snapped 


So, ordered the replacement slinky from Wemoto. Arrived the next day, brilliant service. So, yesterday was spent attempting to change the cables. The more I looked at what had to be done, the more I got a bit worried. I have very few mechanical skills.


Anyway, searched everywhere for a 'guide' but just had to go for it    [size=78%]eeeekk!!![/size]


Just over an hour later, the new cables were all linked up and time for a test ride. Smooth acceleration all the way through the rev range, no rattle. Bloody amazed, but I think I managed it!!!! Well chuffed with myself (and my lad whose slightly smaller hands were a god send linking up the cables to the servo)


I think I'll leave it for a few rides now, then get back into the exup and check that the cables etc are all ok. I'm assuming that if I hadn't linked them up correctly that I'd really feel it while on a ride?

I've ordered a few things from them this week, one parcel turned up the next day and the other which was meant to be 3-5 days came within two. I'd use them again. I've not needed to use their returns though, everything was spot on.

I am selling mine , 02 plate , Gen 1 FZS 1000 , £1100 ono , 41000 miles , VGC , black with silver engine and grey frame , major service Inc valve check done at 26000 miles by JHS racing , oil and filter  replaced annually , exup valve serviced annually , brakes calipers cleaned and greased annually by myself , full Monty done by Mike , R6 shock done by Luke , MRA screen , rear hugger , Goodridge braided brake lines , crash bungs , K&N air filter , SP engineering big bore stubby end can , Bagster tank cover , rear tyre fitted last year done 2000 miles Bridgestone T30 , PR 3 on front , spark plugs replaced last year , chain and sprockets replaced 2years ago , MOT till end of April .

You have pm.

Looks like a solid white line rather than a single yellow line. If it's white then there is no parking restrictions. I can't seem to post images for some reason. If you use your google street map and look at the markings they seem to change from double yellow to single white.