Author Topic: what did you do with your fazer today ? (Read 1698859 times)

unfazed · « **Reply #2650 on:** 11 May 2014, 08:14:03 pm »

Went to the start point of the Cancer Charity run, chatting to a few lads and was asked if I was marshaling the Charity run, I said not this time as they seemed to have enough marshals. A few minutes later I was handed a Blood Bike South Reflective Jacket and was told "there you are, your marshaling" Had some good fun around the coast roads of West Cork.

Definitely convinced the standard of car driving has dropped.

midden · « **Reply #2651 on:** 11 May 2014, 09:58:59 pm »

Changed spark plugs NGK CR 8E as per manual, found ones fitted were NGK CR8 EIX Ridium. Are they a sporty alternative?
set up to attempt carb balancing.......wow them screws are definitely a ballache. Put that on pause till my trip to screwfix for long screwdriver.

unfazed · « **Reply #2652 on:** 11 May 2014, 10:20:55 pm »

I have always used CR8EIX I find that they last longer and seem to make the engine smoother.
Nothing wrong with the CR8E and many riders would not notice any difference other than the price.

midden · « **Reply #2653 on:** 11 May 2014, 11:07:37 pm »

the core on the EIX is needle thin. do they start like that or is it a strange way they wear

unfazed · « **Reply #2654 on:** 11 May 2014, 11:28:13 pm »

Quote from: midden on 11 May 2014, 11:07:37 pm

the core on the EIX is needle thin. do they start like that or is it a strange way they wear

Thats the design, they are platinum based to give better spark and durability.

Quote from NGK
"Designed specifically for the performance enthusiast. Iridium IX® offers extreme ignitability, improved throttle response and superior anti fouling"
You did ask

Rexr · « **Reply #2655 on:** 12 May 2014, 12:24:37 am »

Changed the clutch lever/ cable holder thing from the 600 version back to the 1000 version (last owner changed to bar mounted mirrors) also gave it the dodo juice treatment, I'm also toying with putting the stock can back on as the new Power tech gp can that's on there is a tad to loud for me.....(old age...

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risticuss · « **Reply #2656 on:** 12 May 2014, 08:18:14 am »

Bloody thing wouldn't start this morning.... had to take the cage dressed in my bike gear as I was already running a tad late.

Grahamm · « **Reply #2657 on:** 12 May 2014, 12:37:14 pm »

Quote from: risticuss on 12 May 2014, 08:18:14 am

had to take the cage dressed in my bike gear as I was already running a tad late.

Understandable, but you could have taken your helmet off first...

NorthWestern · « **Reply #2658 on:** 12 May 2014, 12:46:34 pm »

Thought I might get to test my new 2 piece waterproof over suit, heavy rain, got bike out, rain stops. 50 miles later get to work without a single drop of rain. Enter the office, heavy rain starts again

Grahamm · « **Reply #2659 on:** 12 May 2014, 12:48:57 pm »

Quote from: NorthWestern on 12 May 2014, 12:46:34 pm

Thought I might get to test my new 2 piece waterproof over suit, heavy rain, got bike out, rain stops. 50 miles later get to work without a single drop of rain. Enter the office, heavy rain starts again

Sounds like it works well, then!

NorthWestern · « **Reply #2660 on:** 12 May 2014, 02:29:01 pm »

yeah kept me very dry

risticuss · « **Reply #2661 on:** 12 May 2014, 03:11:51 pm »

Quote from: Grahamm on 12 May 2014, 12:37:14 pm

Quote from: risticuss on 12 May 2014, 08:18:14 am
had to take the cage dressed in my bike gear as I was already running a tad late.

Understandable, but you could have taken your helmet off first...

I wondered why I was getting funny looks from the other cars at the lights.

Yamrider · « **Reply #2662 on:** 12 May 2014, 03:55:00 pm »

Took it for it's MOT at one of my local Yamaha dealers. Passed with no problems! First time I've owned a bike old enough for an MOT since 1981 !!!! I forgot how much it was like waiting in the dentist waiting room LOL !

Rexr · « **Reply #2663 on:** 12 May 2014, 06:51:50 pm »

Finished cleaning it also gave it the Dodo juice treatment on the bodywork and Ammo everywhere else....bike looks fantastic now...

savvy · « **Reply #2664 on:** 12 May 2014, 08:56:49 pm »

Fitted 16T drive sprocket.

red98 · « **Reply #2665 on:** 13 May 2014, 06:54:00 am »

ordered rear wheel bearing kit for the mighty thou....wemoto,£40 ...

esetest · « **Reply #2666 on:** 14 May 2014, 05:46:39 pm »

Finished work early , so took advantage of the sunny weather , and went for a 50 mile blast on the bike , nearly ran out of petrol , can't go far as you think once the fuel light comes on , warm enough to wear the mesh jacket and summer gloves .

taylor · « **Reply #2667 on:** 14 May 2014, 06:56:44 pm »

no work today so took the bike out for a spin, crickhowell Brecon etc, sunshine.

Dave48 · « **Reply #2668 on:** 14 May 2014, 08:49:21 pm »

Went for a 70 mile ride around south Shropshire then towards Clee Hill (Ludlow direction) back through Bewdley Kidderminster finishing @ Streetbike,Halesowen. Rhonnda Red was surrounded by 4 police BMWs-the guys were out on a training ride & like myself called in for a drink & bite to eat. Beautiful weather & scenery-Road surfaces generally good.

Rexr · « **Reply #2669 on:** 14 May 2014, 08:55:43 pm »

Ordered a new rear tyre.....

Ian-man · « **Reply #2670 on:** 14 May 2014, 09:03:40 pm »

Went to Washington wetlands bike meet.,saw another blue fazer1000 with matching fairing lowers, very nice, I want some.

unfazed · « **Reply #2671 on:** 14 May 2014, 09:12:40 pm »

Changed the oil and filter on the 1000, put the 600 tank cover on it to enable me to fit the tank bag without have to worry about marking the tank, checked coolant and tyre pressures and now its all ready for the Fridays 300 odd mile trip for the NW200 on Saturday.

red98 · « **Reply #2672 on:** 14 May 2014, 10:07:48 pm »

Fitted new rear wheel bearings to the mighty thou...just need to put the wheel back on

The Gentleman Biker · « **Reply #2673 on:** 15 May 2014, 09:21:41 am »

I went for a bit of a ride in the New Forest.

fazersharp · « **Reply #2674 on:** 15 May 2014, 09:33:38 am »

Without a fairing I wouldnt know which way round to sit either