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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Gen1 thou - still getting error code 7 after EXUP service
« on: 13 May 2012, 08:34:02 am »
Spot on - thanks, just what I needed - loosening them off even further looks like it might have done the trick, and greasing the threads really helped. Looks like it's quite a fine balance getting the cables just right.
It's now running at tickover in the garage without the error code, and the valve looks more open, nearer 30 degrees / 10 oclock. Didn't want to rev it up too hard and wake the neighbours, so I'll take it out for a blast later and see how she runs.
Seems to have used a lot of fuel yesterday, nearly half a tank for the 40 miles back from the garage - maybe affected by the EXUP valve not fully open? (I was also riding quite enthusiasticly!)
Afraid I missed Britains got Talent - sounds like it was a howler
 

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Gen1 thou - still getting error code 7 after EXUP service
« on: 12 May 2012, 05:50:39 pm »
After getting error code 7 on the rev counter, I've done the EXUP valve service as described on the excellent website here (http://www.cartestsoftware.com/fz1/exupmaintenance.html), but am still getting the same error code.
I've had the valve out, it was slightly sticky around the bracket, nothing major, and wasn't returning to the correct position - but now it's all greased up and moving great, I can rotate the valve fully by hand, the servo returns it to the correct position on turning the key. No major corrosion down there - all looks pretty good. Only I'm still getting the error code 7. Just ridden it for two hours. Still getting code 7.
When I start it up the valve moves open by about 10-15 degress or so, on tickover. Rev it up to about 6-7000 on the centre stand in neutral and it moves a little bit further - at most about 30- degees from the starting position (11 o'clock), moves quite slowly, nowhere near the maximum I can move it by hand (to about the 2 o'clock position), though I don't know how far it's supposed to turn itself. Turn the engine off and it stays slightly open, but then returns back to line up with the hole again next time I turn on the ignition.
Only thing I can think of is cable tightness - I can tighten them more, but then the servo struggles to move it. I am getting near the end of the adjusters, so wondering whether the cables can't get quite tight enough. I've tried tightening more, and loosening off, but still getting number 7 on the rev counter.
The only way I can test the tightness is by pinching the two cables together on the pulley - they both move about 1mm at most, which I thought was supposed to be about right.
Any ideas? Don't really want to resort to taking it to a garage!

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Gen 1 fazer - odometer reads in kilometres
« on: 07 March 2012, 06:05:15 pm »
Thanks, I tried that but that just sets the time, I've also tried a lot of other combos of holding in single buttons with ignition on, off, standing on one leg, but all to no avail.
Think it's just a French bike with an MPH dial overlay which gets it through the MOT.
I was never really into French birds before, but, so long as I eat garlic first, this one handles SWEEEET  ;)
 

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Gen 1 fazer - odometer reads in kilometres
« on: 06 March 2012, 10:08:53 am »
The friendly lady at Yamaha UK has confirmed it's a French import, and had 104bhp when new. She said having an odometer in kilometres is quite common, and not illegal.
  • Clocks: should I just leave them as they are? Guess I could buy those off ebay and put them on when my bike reaches 16,000 - but that's £200. I'm planning a long Euro trip on it in the summer, KM tripmeter might be quite handy!
  • Headlights: They don't appear to dip down either side, I'll check next time I'm out at night - I guess this would have been picked up in previous MOTs.
  • Restriction: I saw a post that mentioned removing the plastic mushrooms from the carbs. Is this quick and easy to do? Saw this and got worried... (http://www.cartestsoftware.com/fz1/carbremoval.html)
  • Legal stuff: Do I need to tell the DVLA? Do I need to tell my insurance?
  • Value: is it worth less?
  • Ask the obvious: Should I just stop worrying about this, and get out and enjoy what is a cracking bike on a nice sunny March morning?!
PS Great forum - thanks for all the help. Thought I should include a photo of the bike (it's not smoke out the back - it was minus 6!)

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Gen 1 fazer - odometer reads in kilometres
« on: 05 March 2012, 06:52:31 pm »
And now just discovered that "Redial UK" used to be a company that provides MPH overlays for KMH speedos.
Now just to find out from Yamaha the origins of the bike, whether that means its restricted, and work out what to do next.

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Gen 1 fazer - odometer reads in kilometres
« on: 05 March 2012, 06:44:15 pm »
I think you might be right - KMH speedo with MPH fascia. I've just seen this speedo on ebay taken off a similar age FZS1000 and compared it to mine (photo below).
 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOOK-GENUINE-YAMAHA-FZS1000-FZS-1000-FAZER-5LV-2002-CLOCKS-DASH-SPEEDO-/130650168968?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item1e6b5b5e88)
Mine has longer yellow indicators and larger numbers on it, and on closer inspection it also says "REDIAL UK 41" on the bottom.
Thanks for the Yamaha phone number - I'll give them a call tomorrow and see what happens.
 

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Gen 1 fazer - odometer reads in kilometres
« on: 05 March 2012, 02:53:07 pm »
I've just spoken to local Yamaha dealer - wasn't that much help, just said look for the word 'imported' on the V5 doc, and said replacing the clocks would be 'several hundred pounds'. I've checked through all the bike paperwork - still has original engine, service history all looks kosha, with stamps from several different dealers.
I guess the clocks might have been replaced and the service book fabricated, unless it has genuinely been recording kilometres from new? In which case the bike has done less than 10,000 miles in 8 yrs, with 5 owners.
I'm going to get back to the trader I bought it from and see what he recommends. I'm happy with the bike, I just want it measuring in miles!

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Re: Gen 1 fazer - odometer reads in kilometres
« on: 04 March 2012, 05:33:53 pm »
I guess it could be - any way to check?
Thinking about it there shouldn't be an easy or accidental way of switching from miles to KM, otherwise the total on the odometer would be misleading.
If it does turn out to be an import, is that a bad thing? It's in mint condition considering its age, rides well, etc.

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Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner / Gen 1 fazer - odometer reads in kilometres
« on: 04 March 2012, 04:38:18 pm »
Recently bought a 53-reg FZS1000 - loving the bike but noticed something odd about the speedo.
The speedo is in MPH as normal (KMH in small digits), however I've just noticed that the digital odometer and trip recorders are reading kilometres - I measured the distance to the petrol station and compared to what it says in my car - 5.3 in the car, 8.6 on the bike.
Is there a way to re-set this? I've read things about holding in the SELECT button on other Yamahas, but can't find anything definitive for the Fazer.
I disconnected the battery briefly since I bought it - but surely this wouldn't change it from Miles to KM?
Odometer reads 14k - if this is KM and not miles that's no bad thing, but I'm planning on putting a fair few miles on it, and worried the KM reading would go so high it'd become unsellable.
I'm pretty sure it's not an import (any way to check?)
Any suggestions?

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