Author Topic: what did you do with your fazer today ? (Read 1698266 times)

fazersharp · « **Reply #4450 on:** 30 May 2015, 10:08:16 pm »

I actually did laugh out loud ---------- great sense of humor, love it

unfazed · « **Reply #4451 on:** 30 May 2015, 10:35:50 pm »

It was those upside forks that confused Nick in the hedge, I bet some one said shiny side up

Hedgetrimmer · « **Reply #4452 on:** 31 May 2015, 10:09:14 am »

Quote from: noggythenog on 30 May 2015, 07:41:03 pm

Maybe just me but i said this before in particular with another bike in this colour scheme that the silver on the rad sides and pegs etc looks really out of place and needs blackened up imo.

Watch this space

Quote from: unfazed on 30 May 2015, 10:35:50 pm

It was those upside forks that confused Nick in the hedge, I bet some one said shiny side up

If I paint everything matt black?......

Dead Eye · « **Reply #4453 on:** 31 May 2015, 08:12:14 pm »

Finally got some time to fiddle about with the 600!

... it's in rather a shit state...

Still, I pressed on and began some reassembly. Battery on charge and waiting on a few parts and may be able to fire it up in a week or two... or at least try to fire it up.

I still think it will need more or less every bearing replaced (I already did the steering head bearings before it went off the road). I have new wheels so I probably won't need to deal with those at least. I'm guessing the only other one is just the swingarm bearing right?

Before the bike was put off the road, it seemed to have a coolant leak out of the channels in the head... I'm hoping this is just my imagination but I'll find out soon enough

If it eventually turns out to be mechanically ok, then I'll begin prep on the cosmetics

Billy Balthorpe · « **Reply #4454 on:** 31 May 2015, 09:37:30 pm »

Found out that it needs to be sold and cut my losses. Going to stick it on the 'Bay for £1200.

Got to find another one by the end of June.

Gutted!

Dead Eye · « **Reply #4455 on:** 31 May 2015, 09:51:26 pm »

What's wrong with it?

Billy Balthorpe · « **Reply #4456 on:** 31 May 2015, 10:13:51 pm »

EXUP Valve seized, if I have to take the exhaust off to fix/replace it all the studs will snap, to get at them properly the engine will probably have to come out, EXUP cables gone, EXUP pulley gone. The servo still sounds like its working tho. Slight oil leak, probably from the front sprocket oil seal but im too frightened to take the cover off to have a look in case I find something even worse. Tape on the seat hiding a split.
Once ive done all of the above it will still be worth less than I paid for it in my opinion.
Its too tatty for me, even the screw heads under the seat are rusty. By the time ive got it looking anything like nice it will have cost way, way more than its worth..
I'm going to take off the full luggage and sell separately. Which is why I need a set of rear indicators and grab handles.

Shame coz I rode it for the first time since i bought it 3 months ago yesterday and I love they way it goes and handles.

It should sell ok on the 'Bay, its low mileage (26K) with lots of history, hugger, adjustable pegs, heated grips, good tyres and C+S, loud can, 11 months MOT, belly pan, dyno charts to prove 131 RWHP (ok so it was a few years ago), pyramid flip screen, its got a gear position indicator but I unwired it yesterday as it didn't seem to be working properly.

I just want it gone now so i can buy a nice one.

I should have the courage to walk away from a sale if I'm not 100% sure, but he was a nice guy and I sort of convinced myself that it would be ok, what a dick!

devilsyam · « **Reply #4457 on:** 31 May 2015, 10:24:46 pm »

a good weekend will fix all that stainless bolts replace the crap uns pull the wehole exup out and blank not the best solution but does work as ive ridden bikes like this and yes theres a dip in the power band but you can live with it
seat cover 40 on ebay and staple gun
seal is easy as whole cover comes off seperate from motor
pm me some pics might buy it
ps i have rear indicaters

brooker81 · « **Reply #4458 on:** 01 June 2015, 08:18:24 am »

fitted exhaust this weekend happy with it. the Mivv went back as it was terrible quality paint finish.

unfazed · « **Reply #4459 on:** 01 June 2015, 09:30:26 am »

That is the pipe Yamaha should have put on first day not the OEM monstrosity.

brooker81 · « **Reply #4460 on:** 01 June 2015, 09:47:35 am »

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That is the pipe Yamaha should have put on first day not the OEM monstrosity

looks bang on doesn't it.

Dead Eye · « **Reply #4461 on:** 01 June 2015, 10:26:07 am »

That's probably the first time I've seen an FZ1 that doesn't look out of proportion to me

fazersharp · « **Reply #4462 on:** 01 June 2015, 11:30:03 am »

That pipe is great ! it almost "dissapears" and follows the line of the tyre - it even sort of has "tread" on it. Not to long - not too short - perfect proportion.

unfazed · « **Reply #4463 on:** 01 June 2015, 11:43:26 am »

Noggy one for you????

Quote from: brooker81 on 01 June 2015, 09:47:35 am

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That is the pipe Yamaha should have put on first day not the OEM monstrosity

looks bang on doesn't it.

It certainly does, what make is it or more to the point where and how did you come across it??

brooker81 · « **Reply #4464 on:** 01 June 2015, 12:10:18 pm »

Its a leo Vince gp2 (discontinued now) then aerocoated black pure bargain as well.

fazersharp · « **Reply #4465 on:** 01 June 2015, 12:23:47 pm »

Just googled it and I dont think it looks as good in stainless --- sort looks like your dad made it in the shed.

brooker81 · « **Reply #4466 on:** 01 June 2015, 12:31:52 pm »

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Just googled it and I dont think it looks as good in stainless --- sort looks like your dad made it in the shed.

Yeah not fussed with it stainless tbh. I love it in black though.

noggythenog · « **Reply #4467 on:** 01 June 2015, 01:30:45 pm »

Meh!!!!

brooker81 · « **Reply #4468 on:** 01 June 2015, 01:35:09 pm »

You like then nog?

noggythenog · « **Reply #4469 on:** 01 June 2015, 01:59:39 pm »

Quote from: brooker81 on 01 June 2015, 01:35:09 pm

You like then nog?

Unfortunately..........it looks real good.......pretty unique in that shade and like theother say it just follow the lines really well.

unfazed · « **Reply #4470 on:** 01 June 2015, 02:23:25 pm »

Next on your shopping list Noggy?????????????

fatbloke62 · « **Reply #4471 on:** 01 June 2015, 05:31:03 pm »

Nice bike Mr Crisp , and in my opinion the best colour scheme although I'm biased its the same as mine

unfazed · « **Reply #4472 on:** 01 June 2015, 05:47:46 pm »

Quote from: fatbloke62 on 01 June 2015, 05:31:03 pm

Nice bike Mr Crisp , and in my opinion the best colour scheme although I'm biased its the same as mine

As am I

noggythenog · « **Reply #4473 on:** 01 June 2015, 06:30:45 pm »

Quote from: unfazed on 01 June 2015, 02:23:25 pm

Next on your shopping list Noggy?????????????

will have to be next years list I reckon......so far on next years list - get the black tank fitted, spray belly pan black, new fork springs, new exhaust can, get the valve clearance check done..........another pricey one......but next year it is getting ridden to the garage and left with them to do so I don't miss out on so much riding

brooker81 · « **Reply #4474 on:** 01 June 2015, 08:01:11 pm »

Sorry Noggy I will stop posting pictures for you to add to your list. I really need to get some riding in too this year pathetic how many miles I put on her since buying.