As I have the back wheel off for a new tyre I have given the back brake a well overdue clean up.
It passed its MOT only last week so it works fine despite the look of it.
I first thought that the pads were badly rusted but it seems like paper on the back but I suspect it's paint.
Before and after pad clean up.

Attached Files

Thumbnail(s)
       

  IMG-20260418-WA0023.jpg (Size: 120.73 KB / Downloads: 6)
  IMG-20260418-WA0025.jpg (Size: 77.81 KB / Downloads: 6)

I was being very careful but just over estimated how much I could pump them out to clean and one popped out, not a lot of fluid came out and I managed to get it back in ok.
And do a good job of cleaning.
The reservoir did not empty so no air got in from the top. Calapers and pads back in and re attached to forks, I have pumped the leaver and but obviously its going to need bleeding.
But will I have to do both sides I am thinking that the other side will be ok.
If it matters its braided lines two piece via a double banjo at the reservoir
I am dreading undoing the bleed nipple for fear of it snapping, I have some penetrating liquid sitting on the thread.

Extended rear indicators wanted, panniers covering original indicators.

My immaculate 1998 Fazer is apparently not quite so immaculate as I thought. Front pipe is rusting but still appears sound. However for peace of mind a replacement would be nice. ( Part no: 5RT 131610000) Looking at previous posts from some years back, it seems this part is unobtainable. Looks like the best practical option is a HEL flexible pipe for £40.00. Is this the general consensus these days or anyone else found a better alternative. TIA.

Hi all after the demise of my precious (owned and worked on for 5 years) after some loon decided it'd be a great idea to pull across my path.    
I am now looking for another gold Fazer 600, if at all there is any left.

Hi all... confirmation of thoughts please...
Just had the Fazer out for a test ride after a full frame swap... ride went great but she dumped a load of coolant on the garage floor out of the expansion tank vent pipe when I got back!!!
now... 64 million dollar question... is it worth going... cap... thermostat... before I go head gasket??? There is quite a build up of pressure when opening the cap... even now when it is cold... I will try and post a diagram of how I have installed the pipework... most have been changed for new from AS3... 

  Fazer Coolant Routes.jpg (Size: 49.94 KB / Downloads: 18)

Fork springs K-Tech 3624-336-90
Exact replacement for standard FZS1000 forks
Fitted for perhaps 2000 miles before upgrading to Maxton forks which use 260mm spring and spacer.

Collection Hinckley LE10 or postage at cost

These are over £100 new, asking £50.

Attached Files

Thumbnail(s)
           

Hi has anyone got a rear rack for sale for a 2003 FZS 600 ?

Thanks hi

So is it still a choice between

Galfer Brake Pads, Front, Semi Metal
Part No: FD178-G1054
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186332692214?...SwCx9pju1p

Or these Galfer Sintered HH
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144915796834?...Sw9ZFpjvin

OR
SBS HS Sinter Street Motorcycle Brake Pads

Fits Front Caliper
SBS-634-HS
https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/sbs-sint...bs-634-hs/

Thanks

Time for some new handle bars!

I fitted some renthal ultra lows years ago and I don’t like them. They are too low and I feel I have to stretch for them and it’s uncomfortable.

What nice high up bars fit without having to change the throttle cables etc 

Cheers