Author Topic: My 1999 Fazer (Read 21730 times)

MarkWales · « **Reply #25 on:** 18 March 2014, 07:19:20 pm »

So I have had a bit of a miss fire on the bike and when I drained the carburetor bowls found I had a large amount of water and rust bubbles. When I checked the clear fuel filter I have installed I could see the orange going through the filter (not good)decided to book the bike in to have the carburetors cleaned and balanced - beyond my current ability.

In preparation for this I today drained and removed the tank then flushed the tank with detergent and plenty of water once fully dried out replaced the fuel.

There was about a litre of really contaminated crap I removed from the tank

When flushing out the tank I saw what looked to be more like flakes of fish food than rust.

Fuel going through the filter now flows clear as hoped. need to use the thing more to prevent this happening again!

MarkWales · « **Reply #26 on:** 22 March 2014, 08:02:18 pm »

Dropped the bike off this morning to have a few jobs done:

Carbs off and cleaned
Clean carbs Balanced
replace all filters and oil service

And MOT

Lazy on the filters but he offered a really good deal and the bike will all be sorted.

MarkWales · « **Reply #27 on:** 26 March 2014, 09:32:40 pm »

Picked it up today - different bike

Also full MOT with ease

papercutout · « **Reply #28 on:** 27 March 2014, 02:16:26 pm »

That's great news, it's nice when that happens. I suspect your mpg might go up now too! (just seen the marker sat there at 47.4!)

I assume you've taken her for a suitably interesting rewarding ride?

noggythenog · « **Reply #29 on:** 27 March 2014, 02:58:55 pm »

Good result Mark

Does this mean you'll be coming out to play?

MarkWales · « **Reply #30 on:** 27 March 2014, 07:26:48 pm »

will be out this weekend hopefully

also recieved this today in the post

has two nasty cracks on underside the ebay seller didnt mention tho - gone back to him to see what he thinks

had for a steal - just a shame he was not honest enough to mention damage

taylor · « **Reply #31 on:** 27 March 2014, 08:53:30 pm »

what is that? looks like a solar panel.

MarkWales · « **Reply #32 on:** 28 March 2014, 09:22:52 pm »

Clear LED rear lamp unit with integrated indicators - seller has offered refund for the damage - however I think I will try and reseal the unit and keep as they go for 4 times what I paid, just disappointed the seller did not inform of the true condition.

MarkWales · « **Reply #33 on:** 30 March 2014, 08:49:34 pm »

removed the slightly damaged Speedometer Rotor - Might be the problem

Off to source one in the morning

also moved the front fender up fully as it was rubbing lightly on the tyre - passed MOT like it

noggythenog · « **Reply #34 on:** 30 March 2014, 08:52:09 pm »

Quote from: MarkWales on 30 March 2014, 08:49:34 pm

removed the slightly damaged Speedometer Rotor - Might be the problem

[IMG]http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu291/mw51vtr/bike%20stuff/20140330_192226_zpsdsjmdoay.jpg

Off to source one in the morning

also moved the front fender up fully as it was rubbing lightly on the tyre - passed MOT like it

Howd you do it mark?......also is yours a yam original or is it a fibreglass repro like mine?

MarkWales · « **Reply #35 on:** 30 March 2014, 09:25:21 pm »

plastic - so I think genuine I slackened off the bolts and pushed up and then re tightened them with the fender at its highest point - I did the front first and then the rears - Shocked how much higher I managed to get it

What size tyre are you running - this is mine

noggythenog · « **Reply #36 on:** 30 March 2014, 09:49:43 pm »

Sounds simple enough, i'll give that a try

Mine are 110/70/R17 so a wee bit slimmer.

Will need to wait a few days though...overtime, mothers day & general stuff has got in the way this time.

ChristoT · « **Reply #37 on:** 31 March 2014, 12:26:11 am »

110/70 is the correct size. But many do fit 120s as they're more common, and cheaper. General consensus is that it does not have a good effect on handling, and that 110s are better for the bike.

MarkWales · « **Reply #38 on:** 31 March 2014, 04:35:20 pm »

Ordered my Speedometer Drive Rotor from South Wales Superbikes - hopefully in stock by Wednesday not a bad price I felt £16.06.

MarkWales · « **Reply #39 on:** 02 April 2014, 08:34:23 pm »

Replaced the speedo drive

the design has changed a fair bit

also fitted second fox eye mirror

MarkWales · « **Reply #40 on:** 29 May 2014, 08:12:19 pm »

new rear tyre - went BT 023

Also replaced standard screen with double bubble

D8nny7 · « **Reply #41 on:** 01 June 2014, 02:03:07 pm »

jumping on this thread

been after changing the front mudgaurd/fender on my fzs600 to the fazer 1000 guard like you have is it just a straight swap or did you have to fiddle about changing stuff?? it looks so much better with the black one on urs

MarkWales · « **Reply #42 on:** 01 June 2014, 08:10:08 pm »

Mine is not from a Thou it is an original Yamaha

600 upgrade - sorry unable to help with the fitting advice

D8nny7 · « **Reply #43 on:** 01 June 2014, 08:58:27 pm »

Where abouts did you get it from and do you know what it's called as I'll keep my eye out I have a Fazer just like yours

MarkWales · « **Reply #44 on:** 01 June 2014, 09:05:16 pm »

I was lucky on eBay - not very common

D8nny7 · « **Reply #45 on:** 02 June 2014, 01:44:12 pm »

very lucky by the looks of things ive searched all over cant find any at all

MarkWales · « **Reply #46 on:** 02 June 2014, 07:17:21 pm »

Noggy has one on his 600 he is breaking I think it has gone

MarkWales · « **Reply #47 on:** 21 June 2014, 10:05:00 pm »

Not fitted yet but today I picked up a baffle kit for my can

will fit tomorrow and hopefully not feel so bad leaving early in the mornings!

y82ugp · « **Reply #48 on:** 23 June 2014, 02:17:51 pm »

Nice bike in the best colour too

MarkWales · « **Reply #49 on:** 23 June 2014, 06:58:39 pm »

Thanks

Took a slightly scenic route home today and stopped at the transported bridge for a cheeky photo.

Found this on arriving home

pulled it out had gone in sideways not straight into the tyre - no air leak

this was the problem