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FZS600 Fazer / Re: Downpipe removal....Snapped things....
« on: 15 April 2015, 01:44:40 pm »
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: Anyone dared dismantle their carbs...
« on: 13 April 2015, 03:09:16 pm »
i will start tonight i think - shall post updates as i go! 
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: Anyone dared dismantle their carbs...
« on: 13 April 2015, 02:57:59 pm »
removal was a bugger, i had to get the cylinder head out, for another reason, and those little screws that connect it to the inlets are awfully tricky....
I might give it a go based on the idea of one at a time and no full dismantling..
Cheers
I might give it a go based on the idea of one at a time and no full dismantling..
Cheers
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FZS600 Fazer / Anyone dared dismantle their carbs...
« on: 13 April 2015, 01:43:56 pm »
So i have my bike in pieces waiting for the cylinder head to be sorted out....
I was thinking about cleaning the carbs, i might have blocked pilot jets....maybe...when i crack the throttle its ropey as hell, and i had already checked the vacuum pressures/idle/tps etc that were in tolerance...
Anyone done this - it looked a little difficult initially, but after understanding how they work and what is inside them i am not too daunted...
Experience....?
I was thinking about cleaning the carbs, i might have blocked pilot jets....maybe...when i crack the throttle its ropey as hell, and i had already checked the vacuum pressures/idle/tps etc that were in tolerance...
Anyone done this - it looked a little difficult initially, but after understanding how they work and what is inside them i am not too daunted...
Experience....?
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: She's amazing
« on: 12 April 2015, 07:16:26 pm »
looks nice - i am interested in how people find the fazers handling, i have found it ok...
that said i have no other biking experience to compare it to and i have never looked into tuning the suspension but its on my to do list....
that said i have no other biking experience to compare it to and i have never looked into tuning the suspension but its on my to do list....
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: Downpipe removal....Snapped things....
« on: 12 April 2015, 07:12:55 pm »
So those 2 hoses....that form a T, what do they do and where do they go?
I was thinking they must be some sort of ventilation for some other parts of the engine but not sure what, and i did't think they would be breathers....why would an airbox need to breath
I was thinking they must be some sort of ventilation for some other parts of the engine but not sure what, and i did't think they would be breathers....why would an airbox need to breath
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: Downpipe removal....Snapped things....
« on: 12 April 2015, 06:06:08 pm »
hi unfazed, that bit i know 
, question is where do they go form there and what do they do...
I know what the Crank Case Breather does and it makes sense....just not sure what there 2 do and where they disappear to once the leave the air box and meet at the T..
, question is where do they go form there and what do they do...I know what the Crank Case Breather does and it makes sense....just not sure what there 2 do and where they disappear to once the leave the air box and meet at the T..
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: slight oil leak
« on: 12 April 2015, 05:18:22 pm »
i don't have one..... 
mine was toast - i just re-assembled and thought i will watch it.....
seems to have been fine and clutch behavior is OK for now..well the engines in bits as we know so it was ok
mine was toast - i just re-assembled and thought i will watch it.....
seems to have been fine and clutch behavior is OK for now..well the engines in bits as we know so it was ok
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: slight oil leak
« on: 12 April 2015, 04:53:56 pm »
?
Did you put a new Sprocket Cover Gasket on....i did not.....and its been fine....
Did you put a new Sprocket Cover Gasket on....i did not.....and its been fine....
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: slight oil leak
« on: 12 April 2015, 04:53:22 pm »
i didn't click the link fazer# 
, apologies!
, apologies! 937
FZS600 Fazer / Re: slight oil leak
« on: 12 April 2015, 04:45:20 pm »
never pulled the shaft out much but someone on here recently was talking about pulling the push rod out and if it could cause any issues.....i will try find it - i don't think it did as they had pictures of it once they cleaned it up....and it was fully removed....
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: Downpipe removal....Snapped things....
« on: 12 April 2015, 04:42:50 pm »
thanks
i might end up getting a new engine if all else fails...i have seen your thread about changing an engine - did you put an 02 in an 98 frame?
will be super careful with timing and clearances as well.....have a feeler gauge and all the correct moly grease/oil so know what to expect, and won't start it until i am 100% sure
have some shims as well i got off ebay so can make any needed adjustments...
they have taken there time - but its there now so i will just wait for there call - back at work next week so time is short...
One question i have, i took the air-bot out and that involved disconnecting the crank case breather, but also 2 other hoses that connect either side of the air box...
they are simple to re-attach but i just wandered what they were - they form into a T and can be seen clearly here
No mention of them in the service manual....or i do not see it...
pipes here form a T next to the bottom right of the starter...
i might end up getting a new engine if all else fails...i have seen your thread about changing an engine - did you put an 02 in an 98 frame?
will be super careful with timing and clearances as well.....have a feeler gauge and all the correct moly grease/oil so know what to expect, and won't start it until i am 100% sure
have some shims as well i got off ebay so can make any needed adjustments...
they have taken there time - but its there now so i will just wait for there call - back at work next week so time is short...
One question i have, i took the air-bot out and that involved disconnecting the crank case breather, but also 2 other hoses that connect either side of the air box...
they are simple to re-attach but i just wandered what they were - they form into a T and can be seen clearly here
No mention of them in the service manual....or i do not see it...
pipes here form a T next to the bottom right of the starter...
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: slight oil leak
« on: 12 April 2015, 04:30:11 pm »look at my pics here - my sprocket cover was a mess, so it may well be from there as fazersharp commented....
http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,16313.0.html
cannot think where else it would be from but i am no expert ( yet...)
i however had not seen any drips on my floor or noticed any dripping after riding and parking in the garage
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: Downpipe removal....Snapped things....
« on: 12 April 2015, 04:24:59 pm »
hi Paulfzs....
So - still on hold, the engine shop did not get to look at it on Friday - Monday/Tuesday they will look at it....so hopefully we shall have some success!!!!
As longs as that all goes well it should be sound, only change is location of the holes on piston 2's down pipe mount, then its just making sure i am careful on re-assembly...
Then i need to patch up the busted hole, but will get it working again first then i can take care of that
Its driving me crazy now
But there is not a part of the bike now i have not seen - and have been checking all the ancillary parts, carbs, fuel pump etc...
Planned to get an old fazer at some point to mess with and understand/take to bits.....but might not need too after this
Anutz
So - still on hold, the engine shop did not get to look at it on Friday - Monday/Tuesday they will look at it....so hopefully we shall have some success!!!!
As longs as that all goes well it should be sound, only change is location of the holes on piston 2's down pipe mount, then its just making sure i am careful on re-assembly...
Then i need to patch up the busted hole, but will get it working again first then i can take care of that
Its driving me crazy now
But there is not a part of the bike now i have not seen - and have been checking all the ancillary parts, carbs, fuel pump etc...
Planned to get an old fazer at some point to mess with and understand/take to bits.....but might not need too after this
Anutz
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: how to begin?
« on: 12 April 2015, 01:06:25 pm »
thanks darrsi - thats an interesting mod....shall take a look at that
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: Downpipe removal....Snapped things....
« on: 10 April 2015, 09:33:00 pm »
i was thinking the same....and i would make sure it was a full head i.e. Caps, Cams...the lot....then just the gasket would be new.....
The thing was i have been warned off doing just the head from a few friends, they have done a fair bit of work with car engines, not motorcycles...
I know it could be warped, could have valve issues, but if it did not, or they were inspected....what would be the main issues?
Anyone on here replaced just the head and been ok?
The thing was i have been warned off doing just the head from a few friends, they have done a fair bit of work with car engines, not motorcycles...
I know it could be warped, could have valve issues, but if it did not, or they were inspected....what would be the main issues?
Anyone on here replaced just the head and been ok?
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: Downpipe removal....Snapped things....
« on: 10 April 2015, 02:16:44 pm »
All,
Still waiting for the head to be looked at, but i am curious..
IF this cannot be save, should i replace the engine or just a new head, i know i have asked this earlier, there IS a risk of the new head being bad, but it could also be good, or could be tested and issues resolved...
Anyone have any experience of doing either, and the issues faced?
I have the air box out as well now and looking at it there is not much more to do if i wanted the engine out
thanks
Still waiting for the head to be looked at, but i am curious..
IF this cannot be save, should i replace the engine or just a new head, i know i have asked this earlier, there IS a risk of the new head being bad, but it could also be good, or could be tested and issues resolved...
Anyone have any experience of doing either, and the issues faced?
I have the air box out as well now and looking at it there is not much more to do if i wanted the engine out
thanks
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: how to begin?
« on: 10 April 2015, 02:03:35 pm »
What can happen when you snap studs...
http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,16432.0.html
But also some people have snapped them and had no issues drilling them out....
i did not and am hoping to get away with things!
Anutz
http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php/topic,16432.0.html
But also some people have snapped them and had no issues drilling them out....
i did not and am hoping to get away with things!
Anutz
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: how to begin?
« on: 10 April 2015, 02:00:17 pm »
i did my license in 2005 and did not actually get a bike until this January....was a Fazer 2001 600cc ( currently in bits due to me messing with exhaust studs, cylinder head is now at the local engine show getting new holes drilled and tapped...be really careful! )
i made sure that i did a full check of the bolts and brakes, fluids etc before i rode it...tyres and alike - you can download the 1998 service manual from the "Download" Section
1000 miles later and i have had a good few months, not many roads cause me any concerns now - i mainly ride for fun as opposed to commute...loving the country roads - so as darrsi said, ride it
I had a good read over "Twist of the Wrist" - main thing i have learned, from that book but also over the past few months, is just how important the throttle is - not just to go quick in straight lines, but for the overall response and handling of the bike...
Don't know if you have a mechanical background, i don't, its electronics for me, but educate yourself on how engines and gears work and all the other bits on the bike work, why you need them etc....so you understand what your controls are doing in your mind - it helped me feel more confident, and if you have issues out on the road you might be able to get it going again
I have also dropped it ( you don't have to do that ) but i now know i can pick it up easily and its lost that new shiny feeling....
Download Link for TOTW ( its on this site anyway )
http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?action=downloads;sa=downfile&id=17
One of my next Mods will be dual headlighrs, was out a few weekends ago and it dropped dark, my word, scary as hell when i ended up on a twisty road on the way back home with no lighting, the head lamps on the fazer are awful
Anutz
i made sure that i did a full check of the bolts and brakes, fluids etc before i rode it...tyres and alike - you can download the 1998 service manual from the "Download" Section
1000 miles later and i have had a good few months, not many roads cause me any concerns now - i mainly ride for fun as opposed to commute...loving the country roads - so as darrsi said, ride it
I had a good read over "Twist of the Wrist" - main thing i have learned, from that book but also over the past few months, is just how important the throttle is - not just to go quick in straight lines, but for the overall response and handling of the bike...
Don't know if you have a mechanical background, i don't, its electronics for me, but educate yourself on how engines and gears work and all the other bits on the bike work, why you need them etc....so you understand what your controls are doing in your mind - it helped me feel more confident, and if you have issues out on the road you might be able to get it going again
I have also dropped it ( you don't have to do that
) but i now know i can pick it up easily and its lost that new shiny feeling....Download Link for TOTW ( its on this site anyway )
http://foc-u.co.uk/index.php?action=downloads;sa=downfile&id=17
One of my next Mods will be dual headlighrs, was out a few weekends ago and it dropped dark, my word, scary as hell when i ended up on a twisty road on the way back home with no lighting, the head lamps on the fazer are awful
Anutz
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: Downpipe removal....Snapped things....
« on: 09 April 2015, 06:35:39 pm »what ever it is, i am glad they are there!
not discussed what they will be doing with the drilled out hole, i shall give them a call in the morning and see if they can patch it up some how....
"mobile mouse" suggested this cold weld material earlier...but have not given it much thought yet, just want the new holes sorted
, the below does look interestingHi,
You can use this product to repair the side of the stud hole:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JB-WELD-WORLDS-FINEST-COLD-WELD-2-X-28-4G-/260825290521?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cba661719
This is the original and takes 24hrs to cure you can get a fast cure version but i think it is too quick. But there is a new dispenser for the quick weld see here:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JB-Kwik-Weld-25ml-Quick-Setting-Steel-Reinforced-Epoxy-/281617629157?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4191b7ffe5
because it dispenses the correct quantity the time you have to play with the product may be better...
Worth a try i would say, you can tap and drill it as it has metal impregnated in the adhesive...
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: Downpipe removal....Snapped things....
« on: 09 April 2015, 11:02:20 am »stud is well and truly out...
head is at the engine shop now getting new holes drilled and tapped, with the clamp rotated 90 degrees, so should be fine...its as if they were "blanks" made for this purpose
shall update once i have it back...
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: Downpipe removal....Snapped things....
« on: 08 April 2015, 09:46:54 pm »
hmm repairing the busted hole.....sounds interesting, and has been mentioned by a friend, but i am pretty sure the 90 degree rotation and drilling and tapping the holes will be a good result - and its something the machine house will be able to do for me quickly....
Might look to use the stuff you mention to "fill in" the busted area.....then can paint it black....
As for left handed drill bits, i struggle with right handed ones so i will take your word on it unfazed
Current state:
hopefully tomorrow i shall be able to post a picture with new stud holes in the new locations!
Might look to use the stuff you mention to "fill in" the busted area.....then can paint it black....
As for left handed drill bits, i struggle with right handed ones so i will take your word on it unfazed
Current state:
hopefully tomorrow i shall be able to post a picture with new stud holes in the new locations!
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: Downpipe removal....Snapped things....
« on: 08 April 2015, 05:00:07 pm »
yep i stumbled across a post a while back where someone did that - will take it back down to the machine shop tomorrow and see what they can do
in the mean time, i know we have earlier said cylinder heads when changed on their own can bring bad news, has anyone changed on and been fine?
in the mean time, i know we have earlier said cylinder heads when changed on their own can bring bad news, has anyone changed on and been fine?
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FZS600 Fazer / Re: Downpipe removal....Snapped things....
« on: 08 April 2015, 03:27:18 pm »
Update - machine shop tried to repair the stud i drilled off center - blew the side out of the stud hole, so no luck there - unless i want to turn the clamps 90 degrees and get new holes drilled there i do not see what else is left to try - might be time to get a new head and hope it gives me no issues...