Sorry about the foul weather we've been experiencing since last week. I think it's my fault, and I would like to apologise. You see, I got a new bike on Friday, and well, this is what happens isn't it. It's trying to make me enjoy it less, but even though I got totally wet through (and subsequently bought some over-clothes waterproofs this morning) it is not working.
I just don't like that my bike is sitting outside all day in the wet whilst I'm at work...

What about suspension then? Should I make any adjustments on it, or just run it as is? (I don't mean rebuild it hehe, I mean should I adjust preload etc)

As a Sunderland fan, I'll tell you all that I have no fears at all. I am behind Di Canio 100% and feel he is the perfect man to win us the Championship next year. Oh, we're still discussing surviving the Premiership? I thought we'd given up hopes on that 

Thanks, that sounds like really sensible advice

Yeah, I will do - just a very big forum too, that can sometimes make it harder to find relevant info.

Yeah, deffo.


What about spark plugs? Change them or leave them if the bike seems to be running well?

I'm pretty pally with the shop that sold it, and he told me the chain/sprockets and pads were in good nick. It was a part-ex job though, so not 100% on it's service history.

I got the Haynes manual from here before I even bought the bike, so was planning ahead! I like ordering on-line, but not keen with eBay.

I have a 2000 plate Fazer, just got last week. Not sure when it was last serviced, so what do people recommend I should carry out as part of its first service with me?


Oil change, filters, much else?


Also, where do people buy their consumables for this?