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Introduction / Re: Greetings from North Wales
« on: 16 June 2016, 09:51:46 pm »
Thank you, I'll sort a pic soon.
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Introduction / Greetings from North Wales
« on: 16 June 2016, 06:03:48 pm »
Hi, had a few years without a roadbike and was sulking after selling the one I said I'd never part with, been riding and tinkering for 35 years and suffered withdrawal symptoms.
Had a look around for a middle weight and decided to build a streetfighter Fazer 600 then one cropped up with most of the mods I'd planned so snapped it up in a moment of madness.
Had the usual teething troubles with a bike that's been stood around but happy to say it's running pretty well now.
Picked up some handy info from the site already and hopefully I can return the favour by helping someone out one day.
Had a look around for a middle weight and decided to build a streetfighter Fazer 600 then one cropped up with most of the mods I'd planned so snapped it up in a moment of madness.
Had the usual teething troubles with a bike that's been stood around but happy to say it's running pretty well now.
Picked up some handy info from the site already and hopefully I can return the favour by helping someone out one day.
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General / Re: how do I get back to mobile version of the site ?
« on: 16 June 2016, 05:28:19 pm »
Thanks Sinto, that seems to have done the trick, I'd accidentally tapped the full site button thing.
It's not the same style of page as it was originally but at least I know how to chop and change now.
Thanks again
Nick.
It's not the same style of page as it was originally but at least I know how to chop and change now.
Thanks again
Nick.
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General / how do I get back to mobile version of the site ?
« on: 15 June 2016, 09:14:44 pm »
I've managed to get on to the full site somehow but need to get back to mobile version to save data as I use phone for interweb.
Being a Luddite I'm a bit lost . Any ideas please ?
Cheers
Nick.
Being a Luddite I'm a bit lost . Any ideas please ?
Cheers
Nick.
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: aftermarket plug caps ?
« on: 15 June 2016, 06:51:15 pm »
You can never read too much 
Got the red ones on order now to match my paintjob.
Cheers for the help.
Got the red ones on order now to match my paintjob.
Cheers for the help.
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: FZS600 2000 ignition cables
« on: 14 June 2016, 06:08:31 pm »
It'll just sound a bit noisy running on three with a plug out, there's not much going on in the cylinder as there's no vacuum to draw air and fuel in with the plug out. I think yamaha say the spark should jump a minimum of 6mm when the ignition system is healthy. I've had problems with my plug caps, a few forum members have told me the NGK caps work perfectly well. The originals are bloody expensive.
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: aftermarket plug caps ?
« on: 14 June 2016, 06:00:12 pm »
Thanks again for your replies, had a read up on ignition and resistors and it appears the spark can be made to last longer by using resistors and this helps burn the fuel more effectively. Apparently, the fuel/air mix can stop burning as the piston goes down and compression drops after the initial bang near tdc. There's an issue with interference without them too which can play havoc with ecu's and telly's etc. The resistor spark plugs are usually 5k ohm , same as the caps which makes 10k and a clean burning engine.
My only problem now is I've seen the nice red champion caps too and can't decide what to get
My only problem now is I've seen the nice red champion caps too and can't decide what to get
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: aftermarket plug caps ?
« on: 14 June 2016, 01:25:26 am »
Ah thanks, I wasn't sure about using those as they're 5 ohm resistance but it sounds as though you're happy with them so will give them a go.
Was quoted 44 quid for a pair from yamaha and told they don't sell them single.
Was quoted 44 quid for a pair from yamaha and told they don't sell them single.
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FZS600 Fazer / aftermarket plug caps ?
« on: 13 June 2016, 09:36:14 pm »
Hi, traced the poor running to grubby carbs, all cleaned and set back to factory settings but found a duff plug cap then. Had a fright when I saw the yamaha prices so wondered if anyone knows of an aftermarket 10 ohm cap that will do the job. Failing that it's the breakers.
NGK did do a cap which probably would've been the right shape and size but looks to be discontinued so any ideas would be helpful.
Thanks
Nick.
NGK did do a cap which probably would've been the right shape and size but looks to be discontinued so any ideas would be helpful.
Thanks
Nick.
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: change of clocks
« on: 10 June 2016, 10:55:52 am »
Sorry I'm late replying, hectic time at the mo, thanks for your replies. Would be right to thinking the rev counter is used just to calibrate the TPS ? I hoped it wasn't part of the ignition system. I'm also guessing the speedo reading doesn't influence the timing advance and retard either?
The carbs are clean and back on, it seems to be running better but not had chance to ride it as I've binned the old chain and sprockets . Won't have new ones until next week, local bike shop is shut as the owner is on the island this week (lucky bugger !)
Picked up a manual and spotted wires on the standard instruments that go to the ignitor so not sure what the set up is. Hope to have time this weekend to have a proper look and try and weigh up what works what. I hope I'm barking up the wrong tree and will check coils leads and plugs too now I've got the right plug socket.
The carbs are clean and back on, it seems to be running better but not had chance to ride it as I've binned the old chain and sprockets . Won't have new ones until next week, local bike shop is shut as the owner is on the island this week (lucky bugger !)
Picked up a manual and spotted wires on the standard instruments that go to the ignitor so not sure what the set up is. Hope to have time this weekend to have a proper look and try and weigh up what works what. I hope I'm barking up the wrong tree and will check coils leads and plugs too now I've got the right plug socket.
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: change of clocks
« on: 05 June 2016, 11:31:10 pm »
Hi, thanks for the suggestion but the rev counter is triggered from a single wire wrapped around a ht lead , I'm guessing there's no connection to the loom other than a 12v supply. I'm not too clued up on the bike's wiring as I've not had it long, got a manual on the way so may find out more after a look at the wiring diagram.
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FZS600 Fazer / change of clocks
« on: 05 June 2016, 08:40:24 pm »
Hi, wondered if there are any electrical gurus who may be able to help me out . I'm looking to find out if the standard rev counter is part of the engine management ? Just bought a 98 600 with an acewell digi speedo/rev counter. The bike was running rough so have stripped and cleaned the grubby carbs . I've read that there's a set up job with the TPS and the rev counter but have no rev counter so wondered if the throttle position and indicated revs work the advance and retard ? If so, I'll pick up a cheap set of clocks and bung the rev counter under the seat but if there's a way to bypass or trick the system I'd rather do that.
I'm not even sure if there's a problem but it'd be another thing to look at if it's not a carb/inlet rubber or spark problem. Not had time to pop the carbs back on yet so just testing the water.
Thanks in advance for any help or advice .
I'm not even sure if there's a problem but it'd be another thing to look at if it's not a carb/inlet rubber or spark problem. Not had time to pop the carbs back on yet so just testing the water.
Thanks in advance for any help or advice .