Author Topic: What have you done to your FZS600 bike today (Read 231452 times)

fazersharp · « **Reply #100 on:** 04 October 2015, 08:27:34 pm »

Rode 130 miles round trip to RAF Coningsby and saw this

Amylicious · « **Reply #101 on:** 10 October 2015, 07:56:00 pm »

1, Covered the swing arm with carbon fiber. Took only a few minutes not counting the cleaning before

2, Looking to close detected quite a few screws and washers which need to be replaced.
3, Realized that even she’s getting maintained regularly, my mechanic doesn’t seem to care about the little things

4, Noticed that the main stand needs to be painted asap!!!
5, Scheduled a proper shower for her tomorrow realising how dirty she’s got during our little trip through the hills yesterday

Before:

After:

sinto · « **Reply #102 on:** 10 October 2015, 08:04:30 pm »

Quote from: Amylicious on 10 October 2015, 07:56:00 pm

1, Covered the swing arm with carbon fiber. Took only a few minutes not counting the cleaning before
2, Looking to close detected quite a few screws and washers which need to be replaced.
3, Realized that even she’s getting maintained regularly, my mechanic doesn’t seem to care about the little things
4, Noticed that the main stand needs to be painted asap!!!
5, Scheduled a proper shower for her tomorrow realising how dirty she’s got during our little trip through the hills yesterday

Before:

After:

Nice job there Amy but as you say "mechanic" doesn't care, so it's all down to you to maintain it to your standards

We've got the best roads here

but unfortunately the worst weather at times

So you might have to do more maintenance than those soft southerners

sinto · « **Reply #103 on:** 10 October 2015, 08:05:36 pm »

Quote from: sinto on 10 October 2015, 08:04:30 pm

Why is this repeating me tonight?

Amylicious · « **Reply #104 on:** 10 October 2015, 08:26:23 pm »

you're soooo right... Will be a long night again spending hours ordering tiny little things for her that no one will see without glasses

Hope we'll have a few more weeks to make her dirty though

sinto · « **Reply #105 on:** 10 October 2015, 09:46:34 pm »

Quote from: Amylicious on 10 October 2015, 08:26:23 pm

you're soooo right... Will be a long night again spending hours ordering tiny little things for her that no one will see without glasses Hope we'll have a few more weeks to make her dirty though

Well worth spending time on the little things even if it's only you that knows they're done

Edit....those chicken strips need sorted, you best getting out with clanadam and his mate

sinto · « **Reply #106 on:** 10 October 2015, 09:48:44 pm »

Quote from: fazersharp on 04 October 2015, 08:27:34 pm

Rode 130 miles round trip to RAF Coningsby and saw this

Good run then fazersharp?

Tubz1983 · « **Reply #107 on:** 11 October 2015, 05:23:15 pm »

Lubed the ancient chain that still looks brand new lol, if a bit knotchy through the pedals.... New set in the garage but haven't got round to changing it up, il wait til mot next year I reakon

2old2boogie · « **Reply #108 on:** 13 October 2015, 05:41:53 pm »

Adjusted the TPS on my 98 boxeye, finally. I started the job last week but chewed up the torq screws despite me using the correct bit. Couldn't get the barstewards to shift!

Had to resort to chopping the heads off with a 22mm cutting disc on my Multitool. Fitted 2 allen head bolts which should ensure they come off easy next time.

marklawrence66 · « **Reply #109 on:** 13 October 2015, 08:31:35 pm »

So about 6 months I bought my fazer 600 1998 for just £800 (sold my 125 for the same amount ) I habe not stopped loving it since. Spent a little here and there on her to make sure she runs and stops fine. So over the last few weeks I thought it was time to give her a little face lift. I hope you all like the results. Still a few bits to do over the winter I will update this post every now and then.
Enjoy

red98 · « **Reply #110 on:** 13 October 2015, 08:52:26 pm »

Nice one mark....you cant beat a 98 boxeye

Artheus · « **Reply #111 on:** 14 October 2015, 08:18:50 pm »

*changed front sprocket nut to upgrade (Yamaha kit and only 2.44 sQuid) -made my own gasket as the asking price form Yamaha was just silly, especially that one can do without. Next time I'll just use sealant. Oh took forever to clean cover...

* adjust headlight beam as with the way it was set I was becoming less and less popular : )

*put a baffle in my Black Widow

* had 3-day 'go' at back brake bleeding... GOD.. still not what I want... Hope it passes MOT. I will have to go back to that...

Amylicious · « **Reply #112 on:** 14 October 2015, 11:40:44 pm »

Mark, I don't know what to say

This is just epic!!! Awesome style, nice touches like the sissy bar. Good job

Neon Knight · « **Reply #113 on:** 17 October 2015, 06:22:27 pm »

Well I just went to work on mine this morning at 6.15. Nothing exciting except that on the way home some fighter pilot on a Kwacker 600 Zx6 tried to embarrass the old girl but she made him look a little silly because he lacked the required gonads to use his extra bhp lol. Love those weekend warriors bless em

unfazed · « **Reply #114 on:** 17 October 2015, 08:02:56 pm »

Quote from: Neon Knight on 17 October 2015, 06:22:27 pm

Well I just went to work on mine this morning at 6.15. Nothing exciting except that on the way home some fighter pilot on a Kwacker 600 Zx6 tried to embarrass the old girl but she made him look a little silly because he lacked the required gonads to use his extra bhp lol. Love those weekend warriors bless em

marklawrence66 · « **Reply #115 on:** 17 October 2015, 08:23:55 pm »

Quote from: Amylicious on 14 October 2015, 11:40:44 pm

Mark, I don't know what to say This is just epic!!! Awesome style, nice touches like the sissy bar. Good job

Thanks Amy. Still a few bits to do but she is getting there

Val · « **Reply #116 on:** 17 October 2015, 10:25:45 pm »

I am ready for the winter now

Last week I've fallen victim of the fashion with cold fingers, not next week though...

Frosties · « **Reply #117 on:** 17 October 2015, 10:42:36 pm »

Quote from: unfazed on 17 October 2015, 08:02:56 pm

Quote from: Neon Knight on 17 October 2015, 06:22:27 pm
Well I just went to work on mine this morning at 6.15. Nothing exciting except that on the way home some fighter pilot on a Kwacker 600 Zx6 tried to embarrass the old girl but she made him look a little silly because he lacked the required gonads to use his extra bhp lol. Love those weekend warriors bless em

+1

Fitted heated grips to the old fella in ready for winter. I happen to have a male Fazer called Forrest......if you name your bike after a girl, it will only let you down

Timbollew · « **Reply #118 on:** 19 October 2015, 12:14:52 am »

Took it for a little blast through the Brecon Beacons

Val · « **Reply #119 on:** 23 October 2015, 12:13:09 pm »

Finally changed my levers with Chinese that looks cool and no more trapping my fingers with the brake lever

The best £16 ever spend

bought them from here:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NGB-Gold-brake-clutch-levers-For-YAMAHA-FZS600-FAZER-1998-2003-/321561894602?hash=item4ade951eca:g:GlcAAOSwF1dUSmHW

Silver ones are not listed, but you buy any colour and need to ask the guy to send you silver ones.

It was ages to receive them and after a month waiting I have asked him what is hapenning, he replied promptly that can refund me immediately and the levers arrived the same day. I replied back that all is fine LOL

I have to say its worth the wait. The quality is perfect.

Clutch:

Brake:

the cueball · « **Reply #120 on:** 23 October 2015, 02:42:27 pm »

I changed out the rear caliper for a blue dot number...

pretty quick and easy to do.

72 chamb · « **Reply #121 on:** 30 October 2015, 07:48:27 pm »

Bit of a polish after a wet day...

Flying_haggis · « **Reply #122 on:** 08 November 2015, 08:22:32 am »

Washed and a wee bit of a polish, cleaned and adjusted chain and adjusted throttle cable.

unfazed · « **Reply #123 on:** 08 November 2015, 11:47:48 am »

Quote from: 72 chamb on 30 October 2015, 07:48:27 pm

Bit of a polish after a wet day...

Definitely the best Fazer 600 colour scheme

risticuss · « **Reply #124 on:** 08 November 2015, 02:29:54 pm »

Finally fitted my downpipes but have to wait for a new silencer gasket as the link pipe is only 50mm as opposed to the standard 51mm gaskets that most bike shops stock. It's a pain 'cause I just want it back on the road.