Author Topic: what did you do with your fazer today ? (Read 1698669 times)

stevierst · « **Reply #2600 on:** 05 May 2014, 04:18:45 pm »

Just about finishing off my mirror blanks for the gen II. Tried a few different methods, gonna spray them up and post the results on here for all to see.

Also been having mad thoughts about chopping the front fairing sides off and making her look a bit like an Aprilia tuono .
(Anyone got a busted up one I can practice on)

Fazer Forever · « **Reply #2601 on:** 05 May 2014, 04:48:08 pm »

Had a ride from Leeds/Hawes/Sedburgh/Settle/Leeds. Saw a few Fazers but not in enough time to give the salute!! Twisty roads.
Still testing the 1000 shock on my 600 that may need tweaking still, but not sure what to do. Front brakes seem to be getting worse so need
some TLC and need some new discs anyway.

dickturpin · « **Reply #2602 on:** 05 May 2014, 08:47:32 pm »

260 miles following the route of tour de France from York to Skipton aysgarth hawes over buttertubs pass to reeth leyburn and Ripon then home to Yorkshire coast.

noggythenog · « **Reply #2603 on:** 05 May 2014, 09:14:40 pm »

Quote from: dickturpin on 05 May 2014, 08:47:32 pm

260 miles following the route of tour de France from York to Skipton aysgarth hawes over buttertubs pass to reeth leyburn and Ripon then home to Yorkshire coast.

I went to Aysgarth falls once, it was beautiful.

MarkWales · « **Reply #2604 on:** 05 May 2014, 09:16:38 pm »

Little spin - 150ish miles saw Laugharne - Fishguard Harbour - Owls Nest Llandovery - Home

noggythenog · « **Reply #2605 on:** 05 May 2014, 09:25:08 pm »

Quote from: MarkWales on 05 May 2014, 09:16:38 pm

Little spin - 150ish miles saw Laugharne - Fishguard Harbour - Owls Nest Llandovery - Home

Ah i coulda met you on that run mate...mind you still niceto get out on your own too...i went Carew, Pembroke, Angle......returned & then went over the Presselis for good measure...i also went to fishguard yesterday...sounds like fishguard sees its fair share of fazers.

slimwilly · « **Reply #2606 on:** 05 May 2014, 09:57:21 pm »

Quote from: MarkWales on 05 May 2014, 09:16:38 pm

Little spin - 150ish miles saw Laugharne - Fishguard Harbour - Owls Nest Llandovery - Home

So whats this "owls nest" Landovery

dickturpin · « **Reply #2607 on:** 05 May 2014, 10:14:06 pm »

Quote from: noggythenog on 05 May 2014, 09:14:40 pm

Quote from: dickturpin on 05 May 2014, 08:47:32 pm
260 miles following the route of tour de France from York to Skipton aysgarth hawes over buttertubs pass to reeth leyburn and Ripon then home to Yorkshire coast.

I went to Aysgarth falls once, it was beautiful.

Aysgarth Falls was where Robin Hood (with Kevin Costner) was filmed fighting in the waterfall...lovely spot.

MarkWales · « **Reply #2608 on:** 06 May 2014, 05:09:52 pm »

Quote from: slimwilly on 05 May 2014, 09:57:21 pm

Quote from: MarkWales on 05 May 2014, 09:16:38 pm
Little spin - 150ish miles saw Laugharne - Fishguard Harbour - Owls Nest Llandovery - Home

So whats this "owls nest" Landovery

Its a Tea Room / Cafe slightly further on than the West End Cafe - I prefer Owls Nest

Andy FZS · « **Reply #2609 on:** 06 May 2014, 07:56:44 pm »

Even I managed to get a day ..well afternoon pass from the wife. I took a nice ride from Hull to Wetwang, Stamford Bridge, York, Malton, Staxton, Foxholes, Sledmere, Fridaythorpe, back to Wetwang and home about 120 miles. Bike seems to be covered in flys so a good excuse for a polish.

MarkWales · « **Reply #2610 on:** 06 May 2014, 08:17:55 pm »

Recieved my SMD Driving lamps

Lank · « **Reply #2611 on:** 07 May 2014, 01:26:57 pm »

failed the MOT as the horn was not working (was working sunday)

rewired the earth cable as this had a break. Now passed.

Previous owner wired car horns and used the thinnest speak cable to wire it. [size=78%]Ill rewire it all at the weekend properly

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MarkWales · « **Reply #2612 on:** 07 May 2014, 06:20:45 pm »

fitted Ebay SMD DRL

noggythenog · « **Reply #2613 on:** 07 May 2014, 06:45:21 pm »

Foccin ell Mark i wont miss you now mate.

You need the double headlight mod now though.

MarkWales · « **Reply #2614 on:** 07 May 2014, 07:07:49 pm »

yes I do need the headlight mod

My MOT tester warned me I could damage the electrics by doing the dual headlamp mod

noggythenog · « **Reply #2615 on:** 07 May 2014, 07:15:33 pm »

Quote from: MarkWales on 07 May 2014, 07:07:49 pm

yes I do need the headlight mod

My MOT tester warned me I could damage the electrics by doing the dual headlamp mod

I dont think it does though mark....but when i got my crappy headlight fitted the guy said eh it looks like you had the headlight mod and now both lights come on but dont use it unless you really have to as it might get so hot it will melt the wiring........sounds kinda similar to what you got told.

However loads o folk on here do the mod & have no dramas.......well they do have dramas.....not with the lights though.

carlos · « **Reply #2616 on:** 07 May 2014, 08:01:57 pm »

I must admit riding it to a dealers to test a MT09

unfazed · « **Reply #2617 on:** 07 May 2014, 08:24:07 pm »

Quote from: MarkWales on 07 May 2014, 07:07:49 pm

yes I do need the headlight mod
My MOT tester warned me I could damage the electrics by doing the dual headlamp mod

The tester is incorrect if the modification is done correctly because the on/off switch is only ever switching on or off 2 bulbs maximum like it does without the modification.

However he is correct if the modification is done incorrectly

Without the modification Headlight on the right and dim on the left are on together when switched to Hi and the left dim is on when switched to Lo

With the correct modification the left and right dims are on together when switched to Lo and the headlight on the right and left dim are on when switched to Hi.

If both dims are on the combined wattage is 110watts (2 *55watts dims)

If Headlight and dim are on the combined wattage is 115watts (60watt head and 55watt dim)

Many modified the light incorrectly and ended up with both filaments of the H4 bulb on at the same together and this caused overheating of the bulb and wiring as you had 60w+55+55=170watts being powered via the on/off switch

The correct modification is done by connecting the spare green wire in the left hand switch to the spare connector on the H4 bulb. Follow the wiring from the left hand switch group to the block connector in the electrical box under the tank. You will see one of the connector blocks which has a green wire going in on one side and nothing coming out of the other side. The is the wire you require to connect to the spare connection on the H4 bulb.

Unfortunately I have no pictures to show you so I hope this makes sense

noggythenog · « **Reply #2618 on:** 07 May 2014, 09:00:03 pm »

Well i did 100 miles bout the pembrokeshire coast.

Was quite nice.

MarkWales · « **Reply #2619 on:** 07 May 2014, 10:04:44 pm »

Nice to see the Noggyfighter still out and about

Dead Eye · « **Reply #2620 on:** 07 May 2014, 10:30:37 pm »

I seriously need to try and get on over to you noggy so you can show me some of the local roads ^.^

unfazed · « **Reply #2621 on:** 07 May 2014, 11:21:11 pm »

Quote from: Dead Eye on 07 May 2014, 10:30:37 pm

I seriously need to try and get on over to you noggy so you can show me some of the local roads ^.^

That makes two of us

noggythenog · « **Reply #2622 on:** 07 May 2014, 11:57:19 pm »

Seriously chaps...some of the roads i think are just a means to an end are probably some other folks wet dream...i really am spoiled......although i will say this...lots of them are small ie narrow & winding & flicky....& pretty foccin dangerous.

.....im talking 3rd gear max...maybe 4th until you get cought with too much pace & wish you had more engine braking.

Given the choice i reckon i prob prefer the mid wales more flowing & larger twisties.......but the last few days have given me good practice at slower speeds & the scenery is shit hot.

Dave48 · « **Reply #2623 on:** 08 May 2014, 04:02:40 pm »

Rode to shop to in nice? showers to get MOT test done. Sailed through-good old Rhondda Red!

apage16 · « **Reply #2624 on:** 08 May 2014, 05:24:38 pm »

Completed the oh-so-wrong-feeling DOWNGRADE to standard headlights!

Double headlight mod completed, of course.

Also switched to the summer fairing and fitted my new/old retro style bar mounted mirrors. (€10 the pair! With E-mark!)

Details

Already ordered a secondary light unit to make sure I can still see in the gloom!

Yet to make some panels to cover the front corners of the frame (rectifier, horn area) and yet to figure out what to do about indicators. But already pretty happy with the more streetfightery look.

NOGGY! Don't trade yours in, we make a good team!!!