Hi new member here in Derbyshire. Just picked up a 99 FZS600. Looking forward to getting some tips from here.

hi bought a fazer 1000 with dream machine paint
always had kawasaki but wow better then my z1000

Kia ora Foccers, I hope that we are well and dandy despite what this year has thrown at us.

Just making a final call for anyone with hosting/migrating/SMF/forum experience to step up and help take the site forward as I look to move on from being Admin here.

As is painfully obvious the site could do with a guid auld wash 'n brush up, iirc it was around 2011 that Geek and I worked on getting things together and moved over from Yuku, so long overdue a refresh.

Since I moved from Glasgow to Auckland I've not been spending time on either my bike or here, so really need someone to help Bob as he's pretty much been running the show on his own.

I'd hate to see the auld girl be archived, but realistically that's the way I think it may end up if we can't get someone with the know how to step forward, I just don't have the time nor inclination to do justice to this place anymore.

Please let Bob, the mods or I know if you'd be able/willing to help out sooner than later, otherwise I'm going to have to make some pretty tough calls before the new year.

Cheers,
Aegis

My clutch is really hard to pull and spoils the ride. The clutch cable is fine & the housing for the cable mechanism is light as a feather, retracts as I guess it should.

Do I need to fit a different clutch or springs?

Any help greatly appreciated.

Many thanks, Vince.

SOLD

Hi everyone, my headlight bulb isn't coming on, bulb is ok and if I unplug the bulb the blue dash indicator comes on but goes out as soon as I plug the bulb back in.  I suspect it's the headlamp relay but Where is it??
Anyone know where it's located?
Also anyone know the part number? 
Cheers
Ian

SOLD SOLD SOLD

Hello all.

Looking to sell my givi side rack and panniers, don’t get used as the top box I have is more than enough for trips


Panniers are e41 I have 2 keys and the code for combination locks on each side. In good nick, rack has some
Paint peel on the back bar but it’s all solid. If was keeping was Going to to re powdercoaterd when I get other parts done


I’ll be honest I not really sure what to ask for them so Any advice welcome while i do some research on what’s a fair price


I may get a second givi top box rack as I want to re powdercoat mine so one those could be up for grabs too at some point. For now the rack and the panniers is what I’d like to sell

Assuming the clutch cable is new or well lubed, and everything else being equal, just by changing the clutch plates, can you expect a lighter actuation force on the clutch lever ?

Ok, so we have the "what did you do with your Fazer" thread, but I've been going through the list of things that I want to do on my FZ6 this winter and was somewhat surprised at how many items are on it!

Nothing is safety critical, but they're things that I've been meaning to do for a while, just not done because other stuff has taken up my time.

I normally ride all year round, but at the moment I don't have anything on my calendar which I'm going to need it for, so here's what's on the list:

1) Sort the throttle out.

For some reason, there's a point at which it "sticks" for a moment when I open it. It's not a major issue and it's not like it jams or anything, but it means the power delivery isn't as smooth as I like.

Also, whilst I've got the grip off I'm going to put some silicone lube on the cables.

2) Lube the clutch cable.

Like with the throttle, the clutch isn't quite as smooth as it should be, so some silicone lube on that won't go amiss. Also I probably should check the free play which I've been meaning to do, but never got around to over the summer.

3) Balance the throttle bodies.

I'm actually not sure that there might not be a vacuum leak on cylinder 4, because that's the one the Scotoiler was linked to, but I found out earlier this year that it wasn't delivering the oil as it should. I replaced the oiler tubing (which had a hole in, probably didn't help!) and then the oil reservoir/ pump, but that didn't solve the issue until I moved the connector to cylinder 3.

4) Check the valve clearances.

I've been meaning to learn to do this for myself, rather than taking it to the workshop and, because I've got the old engine that died a couple of years ago, I can practice on that before I do it for real, just in case I mess anything up! The engine is over the 24,000 miles point, so it's a good time to do it.

5) Fix the instrument cluster display. 

When we had the thunderstorms a few weeks back, instead of being parked in the shed, the bike was on my sister's driveway as I was staying there and water got into the cluster, making the display fade out. Fortunately I've taken it apart before, so it's a much easier job this time, but it's a hassle having to take off the fairings etc.

6) Bleed the brakes.

Since I put the HEL braided lines on, the braking has become a lot more effective and the feel is better, but I'm thinking it's always a good idea to check that they're still in tip-top condition.

7) Everything else...!

Lots of little bits, like, recently, on a Group Ride, we were on a bumpy country road and I lost my right hand blind spot mirror I hadn't had one for ages, but, when I put it on, I realised how helpful it was and now I miss it!

The bike needs a wash after getting caught in the rain and I should re-do the ACF 50 after I've given the downpipes a polish.

Put a new connector on the Optimate Lead. For some reason, when the bike is on charge (I also use the lead to supply power to the TomTom Sat Nav cradle) it loses connection. I've tried cleaning the contacts, but I think there may be corrosion on the other side which is causing an issue.

As I said, none of these are safety critical issues that would eg cause an MOT fail, but I've just been busy with other stuff, so not got around to them for months...!

What about the rest of you? Got any plans/ upgrades/ tweaks you're going to do?

Edited to reduce price to find a home for the bike.

Dear all,

I'm embarrassed to post here as you'll see why below, I bought my 1999 FZS600 in November 2015, my first bike  off a nice gentleman in Cambridge via ebay and drove it back to London with a big grin. The bike had done 30,500 ish miles when I bought it and today it's only 33,650 ish. So it's been underutilised since I bought it (hence the embarrassment).  It's last MOT was in June 2021 and passed with flying colours as it usually does. It always starts and goes well.

It's lived on the street for half its time with me (further embarrassment) and recently got pushed over by some kids on their way back from school. This cracked the front wheel fender faring and caused the wind shield to come off. A separate occasion where someone knocked it over with their car caused the front left faring to crack. The cracks are cosmetic, the wind shield can be refitted.

I'm just not riding it and it's not living a happy life on the street. It deserves a good home and some TLC. It's got a pretty good service history and as I say it rides very well so hoping there will be some interest amongst the community.  It has a Scottoiler, it's datatagged I believe the exhaust is the motad nexxus system.

Below are some photos brutally realistic photos of the bike in question and Im ppen to realistic offers. The bike located in South London and looking for £1,100 £880, Thanks for reading.


https://ibb.co/DtWjSsx
https://ibb.co/GMbM2dr
https://ibb.co/qRT8NdK
https://ibb.co/KXb1hDb
https://ibb.co/3vD9QZk
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