The Highways Agency are being urged to reopen hard shoulders immediately after an investigation found that one in ten cameras weren't working. Also equipment failures have left operators unable to change signs or speed limits for an hour.

53 people haved died on these roads between 2015 and 2019 and analysis suggests that drivers who break down on motorways with no hard shoulder are actually at three times greater risk of tragic consequences than on normal motorways!

Smart motorways: 1 in 10 safety cameras ‘not working’, undercover probe finds

Also, down here in Hampshire, the M27 has been being "upgraded" for a couple of years and the completion date has been put back from September 2021 to Spring 2022.

This has resulted in an interminable 50mph average speed section and, last week, when I was coming back from Bristol, I was literally almost falling asleep, having to sing songs or recite sections of the Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy in my head to stop my concentration from drifting

As soon as we were out of that section and I could crack the throttle open I was wide awake again, watching vehicles ahead, checking traffic coming up behind, looking for people changing lanes unexpectedly etc... but we're stuck with the slow stuff for at least another 6 months.

Perfect time of the year for these.

These are the Storm 22mm single point fitting version. I had these on my 2004 FZS1000 for about 500 miles then sadly sold the bike. Reading through they fit from 2001-2005. There are a couple of marks on them via storage as hindsight been a brilliant thing, I should have fully dismantled them and put them back in the original packaging. No cracks or splits.


Ideally cash on collection and from nr Basingstoke, north Hampshire.


£65

Massive respect to Tommy Bridewell for the two outstanding performances at Oulton Park last Sunday. The second race was truly amazing, can't wait for Brands in a few weeks time.

Seen a few posts about installing a new torque arm and mine was looking tatty (it is 18yrs old after all !!) so had a look on ebay and spotted one listed for an FZX 750 which looked about right so for the princely sum of £5.50 and £3.20 postage I took a punt .... Fitted straight on. Well pleased to say the least

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So managed to find a well priced r6 tail section, and ordered a new 5MT r6 undertray to mod it with, cant wait to get started on it!!!
One thing is I need to recover the front seat, so has anyone got any recommendations on what to get? Thanks!

I am reluctantly selling my 2003 FZS600 Fazer, which I have owned and loved since 2004 (I am the second owner).  34,500 miles with full service history.  Excellent blue paintwork.
It has ALWAYS been garaged and used ~ 2,000 miles per year, hence its exceptional condition.  Most parts are original, other than consummables.
In perfect working order.  Recent new battery; excellent tyres (Avon Storm Ultra 2s), brakes and chain.  Givi top box.  MOT thru March 2023.
This is the chance to buy a very original and desirable bike, which is becoming an appreciating classic.  Looking for a good home.
£2,395. 
Call Keith Russell on 07775 788659 (West Sussex).

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So, I was planning on getting out on the bike today to enjoy the last of the warm weather and take a pic of the bike next to a signal box to complete the current FOC-U Bike Picture Challenge, but unfortunately I didn't tank up when I came back from surfing in Bristol a few days ago.

Now I have a near-empty tank and I'm not going to sit in a queue with a bunch of morons selfishly panic buying petrol because "well, I don't need it right now, but if I don't fill up now, everyone else will have taken it all..." and creating their own self-fulfilling prophecy!

:wall :wall :wall

Kia ora Foccers, I hope you and your (t)rusty steeds are fine and dandy, it's been a wee while, eh?

Given I've not been online for quite some time I'd not be surprised if many of you newer foccers are wondering "Who the foc is Aegis?".
:o :\

Since I absconded from the 'Weeg to this here Kiwiland, between one thing or another I've not been riding 'Bee nor logging in here very often and have come to the realisation that I need to stop pretending to myself that I'm going to give the site more time.

Bob and his team of Mods have done a great job keeping the auld girl going whilst I did little else other than cover the costs.

I owe Foc-U a lot; the friends, advice and memories I've gained from here over my 16 years (seriously? wow!) of membership are irreplaceable, but I feel it's time I stepped down fully and passed the site onto someone that can give her the effort she deserves.

Ideally it would be someone with the IT knowhow to help decide if SMF is still the best software, if cloud based hosting would be better, should countersteering be used during FTP back ups...

So, with that in mind, if any of you fine folks have a hankerin' to help out as Admin and take over ownership of the site then please let myself and Bob know.
I'd ask that your intentions are honourable as I'd hate to log back in and see Foc-u covered in ads, the auld girl deserves better.

For those keen to take over but concerned around the fees (circa £130PA) perhaps going back to the old model of Community Chest contributions covering hosting and registration would help?

It's been a foccin' blast folks!
Take care, stay safe and keep her shiny side up.

Aegis

so is it possible to fit mk2 clocks to the MK16, fzs 600? Or is it more chew than it’s worth?

Update ... Keeping bike, shoulder's sort of on then mend ... Bike assembly is slow but going well, back on the rd very soon all being well.

Just putting feelers out, as considering selling my immac condition Gen1, 2003 / 26k, Silver Tech Metallic.

Chassis & body work:

• Bikes been fully stripped for a full refurb.
  
• Nose cones been fully stripped, steel frames been stripped to bare metal / etched & POR15 painted (Gloss Black).
  
• Fully assembled (10min job to refit to frame).
  
• Rear wheel's been repainted in 2pack Black gloss / new Michelin PR4 fitted.
  
• Airbox & engine are in frame, swingarm & rear wheel  / carbon hugger / caliper all fitted.
  
• Engine has been bare metal prepped / etched & POR15 painted (Satin Silver)
  
• New (no miles / R6 Shock upgrade fitted (Rare Yellow spring model) extra new K-tech heavier Red spring included / 110NM.
  
• Every other component has been removed, bare metal etch prepped & POR15 painted.
  
• All ready to refit.
  
• Foot rest mounts have been fully stripped & polished, all steel parts POR15 paint (Gloss Black).
  
• All ready to fit.
  
• Top yoke to repaint.
  
• Bottom yoke to clean up & polish or repaint.
  
• Frame/s have been repainted in original factory (Dark Metallic).
  
• New Head bearing kit (taper roller kit / to fit) original bearing races still in frame, so option for either.
  
• Forks stripped / cleaned, all adjusters have been stripped / lubed & mirror polished &  ready for assembly (K-Tech service kit 9.5 linear springs / dust & oil seals & oil).
  
• New Carbon hugger (fitted).
  
• New chain & silent front sprocket (to fit) chain & rear sprocket fitted are still good.
  

• Engine casings are all removed, just needs Stator cover / Clutch cover / Ignition cover / rocker cover painting.
  
• Covers are pretty much stripped to bare, so option to polish alloy up or etch & repaint.
  
• Also have an as new Magnesium R1 rocker cover that I planned to fit.
  
• Headers have bare metal prepped, POR15 Satin Black to collector box & mounting flanges.
  
• Exup has been fully stripped & refitted, cover plate POR15 Satin Black painted.
  
• Carbs fully stripped Ultrasonic cleaned & rebuilt with full Monty MB Jet kit fitted & set as per Ivans recommendations, will just need a tweak & balance.
  
• Carb mounting rubbers have been ported out & matched to head ports.
  
• New Pipercross foam airfilter (to fit).
  
• Airbox lid mod (to do).
  
• Valve clearances checked & in spec prior to strip.
  
• All gaskets / seals included for casings.
  
• All stainless bolts included.
  

• A lot of hrs have gone into this refurb so far, not a lot of hrs required to re-assemble bike & finish off casings etc.
  
• Bike ran mint before refurb.
  
• New manual CCT (to fit).
  
• New Renthal bars (to fit).
  
• New Braided hoses (to fit).
  
• All bodywork in excellent condition.
  
• Seat's immac conditon.
  
• Bike will look as new when assembled.