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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Tightening Top Yoke Nut
« on: 04 March 2017, 09:20:56 am »
Can anyone suggest a sure fire method of tightening the yoke nut in such a way that it doesn't put a slight twist on the top yoke leaving you with a skewed handlebar? I'm on my third 're-tighten' since replacing head bearings and I've nearly got it straight but it's still tipped to the right a bit, obviously pulled round by the tightening torque. It's not a disaster, just annoying.
 I'll get it right sooner or later but my method of deliberately skewing the handlebars to the left before tightening is a bit crude. Has anyone got a better method?
 

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General / Re: Oxford Aqua T50 or T30 roll bag
« on: 26 February 2017, 11:33:37 am »
Take a look at the Overboard range of bags, their 40L bag is a nice size. I've used one for carrying a change of clothes, plus shoes and washgear etc when on scuba diving trips and on bike trips too (including one accross Vietnam and Thailand) they are high quality and pretty much bombproof. The ones advertised on Ebay are pretty good prices but check out yachty shop sites for bargains too.

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General / Re: Fuel Cap Breather
« on: 24 February 2017, 07:16:50 pm »
Check the wiring and connectors of the sidestand cutout and make sure the switch isn't covered in cack. If it's the plunger type switch on your bike make sure the plunger is moving freely and not getting stuck, contact cleaner can be used to free these up.

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Fzs1000 hydraulic clutch
« on: 31 January 2017, 08:35:51 pm »
Quote from: Tmation on 31 January 2017, 03:21:09 pm
Quote from: old son on 31 January 2017, 06:47:57 am
Apart from the cost of replacement cables and the minimal time taken to adjust the cable, what are the advantages?


Smoother lighter clutch action normally.

Except on Yamahas I think, my FJ1200 had a hydraulic clutch and the action was still pretty much the usual on/ off switch you get on almost every Yam.
 The fudge's clutch actuator was also flawed in design, the rubber protector boot around the cylinder piston would pop off it's flange and act like a muck collector bathing the piston in crap so that the seal failed, almost annually it seemed, then the fluid would leak and crack the bellypan, disaster. A great bike but would've been better off with a nice cable clutch.
 Am interested to see how the hydraulic conversion works on the Fazer though, just don't use fudge cylinders!

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General / Re: STP Complete Fuel System Cleaner
« on: 25 January 2017, 11:18:11 am »
Quote from: darrsi on 25 January 2017, 11:02:38 am
Quote from: Simon.Pieman on 25 January 2017, 09:45:02 am
Quote from: Graham53 on 24 January 2017, 09:05:13 pm
Totally agree with darrsi If someone wants to put additives in their fuel why shouldn't they ? Surely it's their bike their money and their choice and all darrsi was doing was putting it out there that he does and it's half price at the mo and it works for him, I'm not mechanically confident enough to dismantle carbs and I'd think about it to help my fuel system If it saved a few hundred a quid for a mechanic to do the work Like mtread said let's go back to arguing about politics , it's sooooo much more fun  :D


Yes it's up to you to waste your money if you want, I'm not stopping you. But new riders read this forum and as an engineer who has worked on hundreds of marine engines (replacing some injectors this morning in fact) I feel that i probably have a reasonably valuable opinion on what you put in engines - and what you don't put in engines.

As I said before, just use BP Ultimate if you must.

You kind of omitted the fact that you're an engineer, which would also explain why you have no qualms in stripping engines down, with the training/ experience, access or ownership to all the correct tools and no doubt a lovely workshop with every facility you could ever possibly need at your instant disposal.
Not everyone has that luxury unfortunately.
By the way, I'm not knocking it, I'm quite jealous actually.  :\

The engine has been underwater for a fortnight and is stinking out the workshop. You wouldn't have envied me yesterday slopping out the mud and rotting weed from the engine bay, lol.

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General / Re: STP Complete Fuel System Cleaner
« on: 25 January 2017, 09:45:02 am »
Quote from: Graham53 on 24 January 2017, 09:05:13 pm
Totally agree with darrsi If someone wants to put additives in their fuel why shouldn't they ? Surely it's their bike their money and their choice and all darrsi was doing was putting it out there that he does and it's half price at the mo and it works for him, I'm not mechanically confident enough to dismantle carbs and I'd think about it to help my fuel system If it saved a few hundred a quid for a mechanic to do the work Like mtread said let's go back to arguing about politics , it's sooooo much more fun  :D


Yes it's up to you to waste your money if you want, I'm not stopping you. But new riders read this forum and as an engineer who has worked on hundreds of marine engines (replacing some injectors this morning in fact) I feel that i probably have a reasonably valuable opinion on what you put in engines - and what you don't put in engines.

As I said before, just use BP Ultimate if you must.

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General / Re: STP Complete Fuel System Cleaner
« on: 24 January 2017, 09:30:17 pm »
Quote from: darrsi on 24 January 2017, 08:53:09 pm
Quote from: Simon.Pieman on 24 January 2017, 05:42:18 pm
Quote from: darrsi on 24 January 2017, 05:08:30 pm
Now you're just being an argumentative twat, which I presume was your sole intention in the first place.

Well it wasn't, a counter explanation on why you think your bike needs magic potions to run properly was all i expected not arguement.
 Why the offensive perjorative? How old are you?



Has it ever occurred to you that if someoneone had a clogged jet for instance they may not have the skills, tools, time, shelter from weather, or money to give to a mechanic to sort things out, but lo and behold, for a now bargain priced £7.50 the STP Cleaner may just sort them out, and by simply just riding the bike as normal?
I don't s'pose any of that crossed your mind really?

No it didn't, which is why i was interested in your reasons for using it. Thank you for your reply, it makes sense, why didn't you post this reply in the first place rather than the ill tempered and foul mouthed diatribe you came out with.
 The reason I don't use additives like STP is because I've never had any problems with symptoms that indicate a clogged fuel system. Maybe you should use a different petrol station, ask yourself how impurities are getting into your engine in the first place, although i would doubt there really is any.

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General / Re: STP Complete Fuel System Cleaner
« on: 24 January 2017, 05:42:18 pm »
Quote from: darrsi on 24 January 2017, 05:08:30 pm
Now you're just being an argumentative twat, which I presume was your sole intention in the first place.

Well it wasn't, a counter explanation on why you think your bike needs magic potions to run properly was all i expected not arguement.
 Why the offensive perjorative? How old are you?
 

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General / Re: STP Complete Fuel System Cleaner
« on: 24 January 2017, 04:23:00 pm »
Quote from: Grayo on 24 January 2017, 04:01:41 pm
Quote from: Simon.Pieman on 24 January 2017, 03:17:46 pm
Quote from: darrsi on 24 January 2017, 01:10:03 pm
Quote from: Simon.Pieman on 24 January 2017, 11:24:52 am
Quote from: darrsi on 24 January 2017, 11:12:28 am


If you don't want it then don't fucking buy it you whingebag, nobody's forcing you are they???
Crikey, I try and do people a favour with stuff I've used over the years, and due to my short commutes I've found it to clear up any throatiness my bike has developed over time.
If you don't believe me, then I couldn't really give a shit, I'm not spending your money!

So, I see, you want to use this forum as a noticeboard for your own personal proclamations and those who don't agree with you can expect an infantile response.
 I thought forums were for discussion, I merely stated why I don't use this stuff (and by the way, most of us don't) and the reasons why.
 Doing people a favour? Well, saving them money is a favour too.


All you've done is slag the product off, most likely without even ever trying it no doubt, which is your choice, and have indirectly hinted that it's totally useless.
Well i think you're talking bollocks, that's my opinion.
And great, you don't use it, bully for you, but that doesn't make anyone else an idiot for giving it a go does it?
You weren't discussing, you were sniping.

 Using STP just for the sake of it is like taking chloroquine every day just in case that cough you have is 'probably' malaria.


Coughing is not a symptom of Malaria......... Just saying.......... :thumbup

intentional false analogy.

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General / Re: STP Complete Fuel System Cleaner
« on: 24 January 2017, 03:17:46 pm »
Quote from: darrsi on 24 January 2017, 01:10:03 pm
Quote from: Simon.Pieman on 24 January 2017, 11:24:52 am
Quote from: darrsi on 24 January 2017, 11:12:28 am


If you don't want it then don't fucking buy it you whingebag, nobody's forcing you are they???
Crikey, I try and do people a favour with stuff I've used over the years, and due to my short commutes I've found it to clear up any throatiness my bike has developed over time.
If you don't believe me, then I couldn't really give a shit, I'm not spending your money!

So, I see, you want to use this forum as a noticeboard for your own personal proclamations and those who don't agree with you can expect an infantile response.
 I thought forums were for discussion, I merely stated why I don't use this stuff (and by the way, most of us don't) and the reasons why.
 Doing people a favour? Well, saving them money is a favour too.


All you've done is slag the product off, most likely without even ever trying it no doubt, which is your choice, and have indirectly hinted that it's totally useless.
Well i think you're talking bollocks, that's my opinion.
And great, you don't use it, bully for you, but that doesn't make anyone else an idiot for giving it a go does it?
You weren't discussing, you were sniping.

Why would i want to try it? My bike runs fine thanks and my fuel system is still every bit as clean as yours, with the bonus being I don't throw away money buying nonesense products in the meantime.
 If you have a rough running machine get a diagnosis and then you'll know how it should be repaired, that's an engineering philosophy that goes back to the spinning wheel. A machine that sounds a bit 'throaty' is not a diagnosis of anything. Using STP just for the sake of it is like taking chloroquine every day just in case that cough you have is 'probably' malaria.
 

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General / Re: STP Complete Fuel System Cleaner
« on: 24 January 2017, 11:24:52 am »
Quote from: darrsi on 24 January 2017, 11:12:28 am


If you don't want it then don't fucking buy it you whingebag, nobody's forcing you are they???
Crikey, I try and do people a favour with stuff I've used over the years, and due to my short commutes I've found it to clear up any throatiness my bike has developed over time.
If you don't believe me, then I couldn't really give a shit, I'm not spending your money!

So, I see, you want to use this forum as a noticeboard for your own personal proclamations and those who don't agree with you can expect an infantile response.
 I thought forums were for discussion, I merely stated why I don't use this stuff (and by the way, most of us don't) and the reasons why.
 Doing people a favour? Well, saving them money is a favour too.

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General / Re: STP Complete Fuel System Cleaner
« on: 24 January 2017, 10:43:07 am »
There are several petrols available that claim to do the same thing as the STP stuff, so if you must, you might as well just use BP Ultimate or a similar fuel rather than waste money on a 'treatment'.
 It is debateable if these cleaners do anything at all really, if you think your carbs, pipes etc really are dirty causing poor running then the proper response is to dismantle them and clean them up properly, or at very least remove and inspect what lies at the bottom of a float bowl for clues to any contamination. If you really do have a problem then adding snake oil and hoping for the best is a waste of time and money.
You never see before and after pictures of what these treatments are supposed to do, anybody got some?
 

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Valve Clearance Check
« on: 22 January 2017, 12:27:15 pm »
I'll suspect there are rather a lot of owners who will never check them, myself included (84,000 miles up and not checked). Most mechanics will tell you that these 5 valve Yamaha heads will stay in service for the life of most of the bikes.
I read that there's some women in the States who had her first check at something over 200,000 miles and just one  valve was on the cusp of needing a reshim. Impressive.

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Not starting crazy symptoms
« on: 12 January 2017, 11:21:33 am »
I'm surprised nobody has run through the starting technique, the FZS1000 is a little fickle especially in cold weather so a little 'knack' is required.
 Switch on the ignition, let the pump finish priming then move the choke lever about 15mm towards you. Stab the starter and the moment the engine fires give a little twist of the throttle, just for a second. The revs will then rise fairly rapidly, once it gets to about 3,000rpm (it does so very quickly) move the choke lever away from you just a nadge until it settles at about 2200rpm or so. Ride off and knock choke off after a couple of hundred yards.
 This is how I've started mine almost every day for the last 5 years, the only real trick is sussing when the weather is cold enough to use the choke at all, in warmer weather it doesn't need any (my bike is Ivanised).
 

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For Sale & Wanted / New unused Nexx XD1 Dualsport helmet for sale.Size small.
« on: 23 December 2016, 03:09:11 pm »
Ive got this up on Ebay, special discount for foccers, yours for just £200, that's £135 off retail price.
Buy it through Ebay and I'll paypal the discount back to you.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nexx-XD1-Voyager-Motorcycle-Adventure-Helmet-Size-S-Blue-Red-White-/232183701617?hash=item360f3a2071:g:j64AAOSwo4pYXR0K


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General / Re: Riding in Malaysia
« on: 25 November 2016, 03:39:31 pm »
Quote from: Bretty on 25 November 2016, 10:34:47 am
Get on YouTube "c90 adventures".

Funny bloke, ships a bike to Malaysia in bits, builds it and rides it home.

Probably won't have any of the information you need, but it will be inspiring.

...or you can buy yourself the dvd for Xmas.


Cheers, yep I've heard of him, but no more mopeds for me! I've done Hanoi to Saigon on a Honda Wave moped  and although i had a great time it didn't do much for my spine or the muscles in my butt.
 Thanks for the recommendation though.

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General / Re: Riding in Malaysia
« on: 25 November 2016, 10:01:38 am »
Quote from: Frosties on 25 November 2016, 09:51:59 am
Try these links fella.


http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/malaysian-adventure-bikers.555330/


http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/buying-a-motorcycle-in-malaysia.1132629/


http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/wta-malaysia-to-mecca.569275/


Good luck fella  :thumbup



Thanks mate, some useful info there on getting the dealer to do the paperwork and insurance, which saves a lot of hassle. Will be trying for a buy back deal ideally as will be hopping over to Indo afterwards and riding there too. Learnt this morning that taking a Malaysian bike into Indo is not worth doing, which is a pity.

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General / Riding in Malaysia
« on: 25 November 2016, 09:27:38 am »
Has anyone on here of the adventure biker ilk ridden a bike accross Malaysia?
I would be grateful of any info on good routes running North from KL on the West coast (it's a bit monsoony on the other coast at moment) and info on nice out of the way places to stay etc.
 Also any reccomendation on s/h bike dealers in KL would be handy. Will be looking for a KLX150 or similar.
Many Thanks

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General / Re: Vac bags - anyone got one ???
« on: 22 November 2016, 03:16:45 pm »
Quote from: Graham53 on 21 November 2016, 11:45:01 pm
And there I was thinking I'll get the mature opinions of the adults on the foc  :lol  hmmm that went well
I thought it was a reasonable idea for protecting my pride and joy, yup maybe you were right with "johnny"  :)


I'm not surprised it attracted ridicule to be honest, if you have a garage that doesn't let rain in, then vacuum packing the bike is for all intents unnecessary I'd say.
 Money better spent on fuel preserver and a can of gt85/wd40.

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General / Re: Adventure Style Boots
« on: 25 September 2016, 01:48:28 pm »
I wear a pair of Gaerne G-Midland boots. I've done about 7,000 miles across SE Asia in them (off-road and Tarmac) and they have held up well. The left hand boot is no longer waterproof but I wear Sealskinz socks when it's raining anyway, no boot keeps out the monsoon rain for long. The sole on the G-Midlands is replaceable but both original soles are lasting very well and they offer decent grip when you find yourself pushing the bike through muddy lands slips. I probably don't need to tell you to avoid 'adventure' boots that have irreplaceable soles, not least if you drag feet when pulling away (I drag both when I exit petrol stations in Asia -to scrub off the inevitable sticky diesel that always surrounds the pumps) My boots don't have metal toe caps but are tough enough.
Gaerne don't import the G-Midland into the UK but shops in Europe have them on EBay, I chose this particular boot because of good reviews on adv forums and in yank magazines.
I go through a fair amount of gear which breaks or wears out, but these boots are up to the job.
Comfy too, once worn in.

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: YSS shock absorbers
« on: 18 January 2016, 01:40:00 pm »
Quote from: Marc125030 on 18 January 2016, 12:20:26 pm
Has anybody used one on there Fzs1000?

I fitted one to a ZZR600 I restored and it was a good piece of kit, it didn't cost too much more than a Hagon unit but was better quality finish and gave a nice supple ride once I'd arrived at the right settings.
 YSS are designed to the specifications and materials spec of  an ex-White Power technician, they are made in Thailand which is were I originally heard about them. You won't be disappointed if you buy one I reckon.

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Ok lofo's, own up
« on: 13 July 2015, 01:40:08 pm »
Quote from: sadlonelygit on 09 July 2015, 08:05:33 pm
Tidy Black 1000 02 , furygan leathers
Bit slow with the foc-er salute weren't you ;)

Well I didn't expect it from a coach driver, lol.
Can't say I envy you taking that bus along the hell that is Lower Thames Street, did you see the idiot cyclist I nearly took out as he jumped the red? Idiots.
 Nice to see you SLG and thanks again for the nice exup cables you sold me, the 'tidy' 1000 is now a happy 1000 (was running like crap with one cable broken).

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General / Re: What the hell is it?
« on: 11 July 2015, 08:44:05 am »
Quote from: Stewie on 10 July 2015, 08:14:12 pm





I think I would probably crash after loosing control from laughing too hard


 'Does my bomb look big in this?

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Mirror Mounting point
« on: 26 May 2015, 04:46:51 pm »
Quote from: nick crisp on 26 May 2015, 04:29:00 pm
IIRC, Yamaha usually use 8mm thread. Left side are usually reverse thread.

Erm, the thread is in fact 10mm and the Right side is reverse threaded (or left hand thread to give it it's proper moniker)

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General / Re: Lithium based grease
« on: 03 March 2015, 04:46:35 pm »
Quote from: BBROWN1664 on 03 March 2015, 01:26:29 pm
If there is one labelled "high Temperature" it may be worth getting a small tin of that as the axle can get hot.

Rubbish. Even if a bearing  seized up the axle would get nowhere near hot enough to trouble ordinary grease.
 Don't waste your money Graham, just get lithium grease of any brand and use the mearest of smears on the axle.
 High temperature, my arse.

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