Author Topic: Anything else? (Read 7594 times)

darrsi · « **Reply #25 on:** 20 September 2013, 08:11:25 pm »

Quote from: fazersharp on 20 September 2013, 07:52:48 pm

Changing my coolant and doing the air filter (already got standard one ) all in one go whilst im in there.
Cooant -- the pink OAT one yeh ?.
I find the suspension just fine - mind you im only 9.5 stone and the bikes only done 16K

I'm more of a yellow coolant man myself, the Motul Motocool stuff.
If you're that light then don't even think about using heavier fork oil in the future, the bike will rattle you to death.

fazersharp · « **Reply #26 on:** 20 September 2013, 08:39:47 pm »

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If you're that light then don't even think about using heavier fork oil in the future, the bike will rattle you to death.

That would explain why I can never understand why people moan about the suspension --- its because the fazer was buit for MEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

darrsi · « **Reply #27 on:** 20 September 2013, 09:23:12 pm »

Quote from: fazersharp on 20 September 2013, 08:39:47 pm

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If you're that light then don't even think about using heavier fork oil in the future, the bike will rattle you to death.
That would explain why I can never understand why people moan about the suspension --- its because the fazer was buit for MEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

If you are of the heavier variety, or carry luggage or a passenger it's great, but certainly no good otherwise!

TonyW · « **Reply #28 on:** 20 September 2013, 11:11:52 pm »

I may change the fork oil to 15wt as at 14 stone I'm a little heavier than fazersharp. Once I've used the bike in anger I'll see how I get on with everything standard first though. I'm now out of time to do anything else to it as tomorrow I've got to drive a million miles to pick up a new caravan. That'll probably take me all day. Sunday I'll probably be decorating (again) and Monday I start my DAS course

darrsi · « **Reply #29 on:** 20 September 2013, 11:45:34 pm »

15w oil does firm the front up quite a bit, but i personally like the predictability of it over the 10w.
But you will notice it if you go over a rough road for instance, it's not very forgiving.

Dead Eye · « **Reply #30 on:** 20 September 2013, 11:47:54 pm »

I've noticed an improvement using 15w oil

The front end does feel a lot better (bar the other issues that have arisen post-crash)

TonyW · « **Reply #31 on:** 21 September 2013, 12:17:55 am »

Maybe mix 10w and 15w 50/50 to get 12.5w.

darrsi · « **Reply #32 on:** 21 September 2013, 12:20:47 am »

Quote from: TonyW on 21 September 2013, 12:17:55 am

Maybe mix 10w and 15w 50/50 to get 12.5w.

Someone did a mix recently with good results, but it's a chance thing, there's no real formula!

JoeRock · « **Reply #33 on:** 21 September 2013, 08:29:18 pm »

Quote from: darrsi on 21 September 2013, 12:20:47 am

Quote from: TonyW on 21 September 2013, 12:17:55 am
Maybe mix 10w and 15w 50/50 to get 12.5w.

Someone did a mix recently with good results, but it's a chance thing, there's no real formula!

50% of each oil would do it

TonyW · « **Reply #34 on:** 21 September 2013, 08:47:39 pm »

Suspension settings are subjective anyway. Thats why I`ll leave it standard for now, of course when I`ve a bit more experience it will be time to experiment to see what suits my riding style. 10w, 25/75%, 50/50%, 75/25% or 15w. One of them has to suit me.

darrsi · « **Reply #35 on:** 21 September 2013, 09:07:49 pm »

Quote from: TonyW on 21 September 2013, 08:47:39 pm

Suspension settings are subjective anyway. Thats why I`ll leave it standard for now, of course when I`ve a bit more experience it will be time to experiment to see what suits my riding style. 10w, 25/75%, 50/50%, 75/25% or 12w. One of them has to suit me.

You're not exactly Andre The Giant judging by your photo so i think you'll find that 10w oil will suit you just fine

TonyW · « **Reply #36 on:** 21 September 2013, 09:10:44 pm »

Small but surprisingly heavy

TonyW · « **Reply #37 on:** 25 September 2013, 11:42:56 pm »

Been bit busy this week, but got some stuff ordered of eBay. A set of crash bungs, a TRX 850 rear caliper carrier and a YZF750 caliper.

TonyW · « **Reply #38 on:** 07 October 2013, 12:49:15 am »

Well the crash bungs are on and the YZF rear caliper is fitted.
The caliper was a bit of a pain as it was supposed to be working well. I put it straight on but wasn't happy as the pistons were very stiff to return and left the brake dragging. Took it back off and cleaned up the pistons but I'm STILL waiting for a seal kit. Refitted it with the old seals, So it can come off again once they arrive. Ho Hum. Can't really complain as the caliper was only £25.
OK its confession time. I did my DAS course last week an failed my mod1. My fault for going too fast through the speedtrap in the wet. The other guy on the course passed his mod1 but then failed his mod 2. At our local test centre the examiners were being examined so he went out with two bikes in trail. He was out for nearly an hour getting only one minor in that time. On the last turn, only 30 metres from the test centre he dropped the bike

Frosties · « **Reply #39 on:** 07 October 2013, 07:48:20 am »

Sorry to hear about the DAS 1 fella, you'll get next time.

Out of curiosity, what is the speed range for the swerve, brake test etc - thought it was only a minimum speed!

Buzz · « **Reply #40 on:** 07 October 2013, 10:03:03 am »

Quote from: Frosties on 07 October 2013, 07:48:20 am

thought it was only a minimum speed!

You need to stop with the front wheel in a box after the speed trap...probably going too quick to stop accurately in the wet. Mine was in the wet and I was bricking it, especially on the swerve..had to have 2 goes at each!

Good luck for next time, you'll get it soon. My mate's on his 5th attempt at Mod2, he's had a CB1300 waiting in his parents' garage for the last 18 months!!

fazersharp · « **Reply #41 on:** 07 October 2013, 10:32:20 am »

Back in the day I just went round the block and the bloke was on foot and one emergency stop in front of him--- test done and passed.
I wonder if I would pass today ?

TonyW · « **Reply #42 on:** 07 October 2013, 11:54:04 am »

There isn't an upper limit on the speed, just the 30 mph minimum. To be fair I did come through it at 45mph and he didn't put his hand up until I was out of the cones so my emergency stop looked a bit long especially as it was wet. If the examiner hadn't had an examiner watching him then I reckon he would have passed me.
Where we did the mod 1 training was all lumpy tarmac, clods of mud and blowing straw so speeds were moderate and was coming through the trap at about 32-35. In the cage it was lovely smooth racetrack grade tarmac........... oh well next time is the charm.

TonyW · « **Reply #43 on:** 11 October 2013, 02:43:18 pm »

Mod 1 passed

Was a bit more careful with the speed this time. Just got to wait for a Mod2 date now.

Dead Eye · « **Reply #44 on:** 11 October 2013, 03:04:32 pm »

Congrats and good luck with the Mod 2 - in my opinion, the Mod 1 is harder

darrsi · « **Reply #45 on:** 11 October 2013, 03:26:18 pm »

Quote from: TonyW on 11 October 2013, 02:43:18 pm

Mod 1 passed Was a bit more careful with the speed this time. Just got to wait for a Mod2 date now.

Werhoooo

TonyW · « **Reply #46 on:** 24 October 2013, 06:58:59 pm »

In case anyone missed it in "General" I passed my mod2 today with a massive zero minors. Been out for a bit of a (careful) play to scrub the tyres in. Guess who's a happy bunny

Frosties · « **Reply #47 on:** 24 October 2013, 07:20:25 pm »

Quote from: TonyW on 24 October 2013, 06:58:59 pm

In case anyone missed it in "General" I passed my mod2 today with a massive zero minors. Been out for a bit of a (careful) play to scrub the tyres in. Guess who's a happy bunny

Top bloke, nice one fella......chuffed for you

Now we need some pics of you an that sweet Fazer in shit loads of different locations

Get out and enjoy!!

thunderpantz · « **Reply #48 on:** 24 October 2013, 09:24:31 pm »

Nice one buddy, passed my tests not long ago so i know how you feel. Passed both Mod1 and 2 in the same day.

noggythenog · « **Reply #49 on:** 24 October 2013, 09:34:32 pm »

Congrats geezers!!!