Author Topic: WANTED: FZS600 project (Read 5919 times)

ChristoT · « **on:** 26 January 2014, 11:06:34 pm »

I still really miss my Fazer. And as I'm off bikes for a while due to Mum, new avenues have been opened (e.g., get a real hound and fix up / mod it till I can ride it!

). This is a bit optimistic, I guess, but does anyone have / know of an absolute hound they would sell for under £100? I could take an engine & various bits, as I still have a frame.

I just want another Fazer...

Thanks!

Christo

bigsteve · « **Reply #1 on:** 26 January 2014, 11:12:55 pm »

saw this on ebay needs a bit of work

but its cheap

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FZS-600-motorbike-/251432461503?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item3a8a8ae4bf#ht_255wt_1190

ChristoT · « **Reply #2 on:** 26 January 2014, 11:24:50 pm »

Quote from: bigsteve on 26 January 2014, 11:12:55 pm

saw this on ebay needs a bit of work but its cheap

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FZS-600-motorbike-/251432461503?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item3a8a8ae4bf#ht_255wt_1190

Eek! That it is! The no logbook bit worries me though... may need to ask my landlord very nicely if I can get another bike here....

bigsteve · « **Reply #3 on:** 26 January 2014, 11:31:24 pm »

If your using your old frame I believe you use your old log book

ChristoT · « **Reply #4 on:** 26 January 2014, 11:35:03 pm »

Quote from: bigsteve on 26 January 2014, 11:31:24 pm

If your using your old frame I believe you use your old log book

You're right, I can. I'd just need to update the engine number.

Anyone in the Essex area who could store it for me for a few months? This seems too good to pass up, and might be a good longer term project for working on in France!

Paul Kent · « **Reply #5 on:** 27 January 2014, 08:03:25 pm »

did ya get it?

red98 · « **Reply #6 on:** 27 January 2014, 08:06:32 pm »

Was on the verge of bidding £50 myself.rush of bids at the end soon put a stop to that......

ChristoT · « **Reply #7 on:** 27 January 2014, 09:12:07 pm »

No, work messing me about meant I didn't bother bidding. Sounds like it's a good thing I didn't...

Dead Eye · « **Reply #8 on:** 27 January 2014, 11:30:48 pm »

Quote from: red98 on 27 January 2014, 08:06:32 pm

Was on the verge of bidding £50 myself.rush of bids at the end soon put a stop to that......

The fettler you are it would have made sense. Could have sold off the bits for some profit

Would have to dump A LOT of money in to it to make it road worthy again imo

ChristoT · « **Reply #9 on:** 05 February 2014, 06:39:15 pm »

Optimistic mid-week bump?

bigsteve · « **Reply #10 on:** 05 February 2014, 07:48:10 pm »

worth a look
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1998-YAMAHA-FZS-600-BLACK-/331121102124?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item4d185b0d2c#ht_301wt_1141

ChristoT · « **Reply #11 on:** 05 February 2014, 08:02:15 pm »

Quote from: bigsteve on 05 February 2014, 07:48:10 pm

worth a look
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1998-YAMAHA-FZS-600-BLACK-/331121102124?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item4d185b0d2c#ht_301wt_1141

Looks very good! I wish it wasn't £200 over my max budget!

bigsteve · « **Reply #12 on:** 05 February 2014, 08:06:16 pm »

ok i will keep looking

ChristoT · « **Reply #13 on:** 05 February 2014, 08:07:49 pm »

Quote from: bigsteve on 05 February 2014, 08:06:16 pm

ok i will keep looking

Cheers!

ChristoT · « **Reply #14 on:** 05 February 2014, 08:26:53 pm »

Quote from: Fizzy Pies on 05 February 2014, 08:22:17 pm

hot grips, braided lines, looks like a chain oiler, stainless pipes, id laugh in the face of 60k that bike looked a bargain!

@Fizzy - If I had the money, I'd be very, very interested (as in bidding). However, the most I can spend is £300, and even that is risking my neck as technically, it's the first sum I need to repay Mum and Dad on the car loan. I simply do not have the money. And even then, it would be an off-the-road project (insurance

).

Anyone feeling charitable with a Fazer they don't ride much anymore?

tex · « **Reply #15 on:** 05 February 2014, 08:45:00 pm »

I know its not a fazer , but could your budget streetch , http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-gpz500s-project-bike-/161209587881?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item2588d718a9#ht_539wt_1133

bigbluebear · « **Reply #16 on:** 05 February 2014, 08:53:44 pm »

Quote from: ChristoT on 05 February 2014, 08:26:53 pm

Quote from: Fizzy Pies on 05 February 2014, 08:22:17 pm
hot grips, braided lines, looks like a chain oiler, stainless pipes, id laugh in the face of 60k that bike looked a bargain!

@Fizzy - If I had the money, I'd be very, very interested (as in bidding). However, the most I can spend is £300, and even that is risking my neck as technically, it's the first sum I need to repay Mum and Dad on the car loan. I simply do not have the money. And even then, it would be an off-the-road project (insurance ).

Anyone feeling charitable with a Fazer they don't ride much anymore?

Don't have a fazer to give, but will quite happily chuck a small donation to help you on your way

bigsteve · « **Reply #17 on:** 05 February 2014, 09:00:58 pm »

Christo
did you mention you still had your old

frame ??????? and its straight

ChristoT · « **Reply #18 on:** 05 February 2014, 09:53:10 pm »

Quote from: tex on 05 February 2014, 08:45:00 pm

I know its not a fazer , but could your budget streetch , http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kawasaki-gpz500s-project-bike-/161209587881?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item2588d718a9#ht_539wt_1133

Thanks Tex, but I already have a bike - the ZX-4 (even if it has a mullered engine - I hope to find out next week quite how bad it is). I have an itch only an FZS600 can scratch!

Quote from: bigsteve on 05 February 2014, 09:00:58 pm

Christo
did you mention you still had your old frame ??????? and its straight

Frame and V5, straight, not sure. I think red98 said the headstock was slightly twisted - I guess I could get it straightened....

BUT. I have no engine, no downpipes, no carbs, no forks, no wheels, no tank, no fairing.... Souricing all the parts I need to build it back up will cost more than a bike off the eebs. Especially as my modded project is going to cost a fair bit too (USD forks, single sided swingarm, underseat zorsts). The difference is that those parts will be a more gradual expense.

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #19 on:** 05 February 2014, 10:10:26 pm »

Hey, has anyone seen the plot, I seem to have lost it....

ChristoT · « **Reply #20 on:** 05 February 2014, 10:29:46 pm »

Quote from: nick crisp on 05 February 2014, 10:10:26 pm

Hey, has anyone seen the plot, I seem to have lost it....

Try to keep up, Nick!!

noggythenog · « **Reply #21 on:** 05 February 2014, 11:19:37 pm »

Bbb said:-

"Don't have a fazer to give, but will quite happily chuck a small donation to help you on your way"

What a top gadjey!

.....not many folk like you about bbb......or is this a case of paying the Jehovahs never to come back again

....[size=78%].we could have a Fazer cooperative & Christo could be the Mascot.[/size]

It's a good idea......but ......well....the thing is my best mate in Nigeria needed my bank details & i'm just waiting on him to call me back......& well....it's for this reason that........................

noggythenog · « **Reply #22 on:** 05 February 2014, 11:32:10 pm »

bigbluebear · « **Reply #23 on:** 06 February 2014, 07:45:22 am »

Quote from: noggythenog on 05 February 2014, 11:19:37 pm

Bbb said:-

"Don't have a fazer to give, but will quite happily chuck a small donation to help you on your way"

What a top gadjey! .....not many folk like you about bbb......or is this a case of paying the Jehovahs never to come back again ....[size=78%].we could have a Fazer cooperative & Christo could be the Mascot.[/size]

It's a good idea......but ......well....the thing is my best mate in Nigeria needed my bank details & i'm just waiting on him to call me back......& well....it's for this reason that........................

He's a good guy by the sounds of it and had some back luck recently, he needs to be back on a fazer saddle where he belongs. Besides will you not miss him on your lofo outings..... Just a pity simonm started his bad luck then focced off. Maybe this will help turn his luck around

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #24 on:** 06 February 2014, 06:05:53 pm »

Quote from: bigbluebear on 06 February 2014, 07:45:22 am

Quote from: noggythenog on 05 February 2014, 11:19:37 pm
Bbb said:-

"Don't have a fazer to give, but will quite happily chuck a small donation to help you on your way"

What a top gadjey! .....not many folk like you about bbb......or is this a case of paying the Jehovahs never to come back again ....[size=78%].we could have a Fazer cooperative & Christo could be the Mascot.[/size]

It's a good idea......but ......well....the thing is my best mate in Nigeria needed my bank details & i'm just waiting on him to call me back......& well....it's for this reason that........................

He's a good guy by the sounds of it and had some back luck recently, he needs to be back on a fazer saddle where he belongs. Besides will you not miss him on your lofo outings..... Just a pity simonm started his bad luck then focced off. Maybe this will help turn his luck around

If I saw a viable plan, rather than flitting from one crazy idea to the next, I'd be in.