Since the gearbox is a sequential box all the gears are spinning around at the same time, unlike in a car box where you have to spin up the next gear before selecting. Clutchless upshift is fine on a bike because of this, bit it can be done poorly if you dont practice. You'll find it will slot into gear alot easy at certain revs than others and should always be a slick, silent sounding gear change. If it grinds you've done it wrong! Downshifts with no clutch are a no-no (and practically impossible) and will result in damage. When I shift up I put a little pressure on the gear lever, a rock the throttle closed slightly (not fully closed just a few degrees back) and you'll simultaneously feel the gear lever click up into the next gear. You then accelerate as normal and whole thing takes a sec. Hope that helps!

do you know where you can get these for a fzs600? looks like it could be an ideal solution to my height! ta

to replace the chain means stripping the engine down to the crank as it is an all-in-one chain and not a split link (advised). definately not a quick or cheap job!

hi foccers, im heading to assen this sept through belgium/holland (getting the eurotunnel). any suggestions on routes to take that are interesting and dont involve too many motorway miles? ta!

thanks, obviously asking for some of those replies...i'll lay off the sprouts!

hi reggae, i have a set of 4 with the superficial 'cracking' common on these items. It is merely cosmetic and no where near penetrating through, they're yours for £30+postage

jack up kit just rises the rear end, seat to foot-peg distance is still the same...

sorry, clutch plate is cracked and its just the engine thats breaking.

anybody want a set of 4 '99 plate fzs600 carb rubbers? taken off a breaker engine, in good condition with usual cosmetic 'cracking' outside appearance. No cracking through the rubber and still has lots of life left.


want to get rid so £30 seems fair for the lot (+postage of course)

Talk to Deefer on here, I had an engine from him last year for good money and he is based near Kettering off the A14. He can normal fit it for you as well. Good luck!

picture please

bit of a noob question but does the bike need the carbs adjusting/rejetting etc with a new exhaust like this?

my advice if you do start tinkering: mark the cam chain links and corresponding tooth on each cam shaft so its easy to line up the chain and sprocket and get the timing spot on without too much hassle! Try resetting the tensioner first, then replace the cam chain. To do it properly you need to split the engine to loop it on the crankshaft sprocket at the bottom of the engine so be warned...