Didnt know where to post this, soz if its the wrong place.Just a bit of context about the noob asking all the questions

I'm ancient, ran UJMs up until the mid 90's. Life took over then.In 2019 I had a stroke, and as part of my rehabilitation I bought a Kawasaki W800.  I said that if I lose 50lbs of lard and recovered well enough to pass a "refresher assessment" I'd ride again, partly as a rehab objective, partly 'cos I never wanted to be a 21 stone gimp in bike gear

Bloody hard work and brilliant support I passed the assessment in Jan 2020.
I continued recovering and realised that althought pretty and inoffensive, the W800 was actually a pretty awful motorcycle: A twenty minute seat, hopeless brakes, sixties pastiche suspension, radials, 19 inch front wheel... All very period perfect, but I was at the level of wanting to do longer runs, maybe even touring. Enjoying my new, hard-won health and life.I didnt want to pay big cash, and I was two decades out of the loop regarding what bikes would do what, so I had a few test rides.
I tried an FJR1300, but its so heavy under 40 mph. VFR800 (dull), SV100 (shite ergo).

Then my mate Des told me he had a FZS600 in his garage that he had only MOT'ed for yonks, as he rode his other bikes.  I saw it, tried it, fell in love and project "Half an FJR1300" began !
I don't need all that room, weight or power so apart from my not liking the bulk, I just didnt need a FJR.  The FZS was miles more torquey than I expected under the power band and it had fairing lowers and a double bubble screen fitted, which makes it a frankly brilliant highway-at-80 bike.

The handling with Wilbers fitted is just glorious, in no way dated twenty years, though I might back off the rebound a tad as it is a bit uncomfortable over broken roads.
Braking with lister lines fitted  progressive and powerful.The riding position , especially with the fitted renthals is just excellent, the seat is the best Ive used since my CB900F2 in the eighties. For real touring comfort and safety however I am fitting some adjustable footpegs to allow my still slightly strokey right leg to have less extreme folding.I fitted a Givi rack and M3 plate and am looking out for a 50l monokey topbox.

Now I know all this may seem boring, and perhaps a waste of the fighting ability of this feisty middleweight but I assure to me its all a dream more wonderful that I could even imagine back in April 2019 when I couldnt walk.I've had the bike two weeks, and already done 1200 miles just pissing about and going to gigs.

Sucking a few tanks of gas through the carbs has tidied up the hunting at idle wonderfully. I still need to give it the beans off the mark and in traffic then rein it in with the clutch but I know thats carbs for ya.The headlights are comedy shit (dual mod pending) but honestly the fazer is a fantastic UJM.  And so there's my dull tale explaining all my questions on these boards !If theres a touring bit of the boards could you  folks point me at it please ?

Thanks for being welcoming, helpful and brilliant !

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So, just bought a 1999 Fazer 600 and was wondering if there should be infills behind the headlights same as there is in the sides

Hi,


I have a very lovely 2004 Fazer 1000 in Silver , its only got 11,600 miles on it.
I've decided that I want to turn her into a project bike.


To start with I want to add R1 fork and wheels, could any one tell me what would be the best year R1 forks and wheels to use?


Regards
Rich

Hi guys, i have a fazer600 1999 model, have access to a 2003 hugger, will this fit?

Hi all,


I need a new hugger, th eexisting one on my 05 has cracked.


I have no idea who the manufacturer of it was. It is mounted with a moulded broad lip that sits on the cross-member of the swinging arm, it has an integral chainguard, which incorporates a mounted point.


Does any one have similiar?


Or a recommended manufacturer?


Bw


Tim

Bought the bike a few months ago , FZ1s 2007 , not owned a Fazer thou before so wasn’t surprised when only one headlight worked on dip ( clutch lever side ) so dip went on that side and i got another bulb but I’ve still no dip on that side , went on forum and as far as I can tell the bikes supposed to have both sides lit on dip , is this the case , any idea why I have no dip beams at all now ? Where should I start looking , thanks In advance
Donnie


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Hi lads an lassies , used too be on this forum a long time ago when I had my 600 Fazer , here we are 5 R1s and a Aprillia RF V4 later and I bought myself a 2007 FZ1s 1000 too thrash about on as the Aprillia is just nuts , love it and it’s a credit too it’s previous owners , Nitron rear shock and PCV and full fairings and a nice Akra , anyway hello n aw that and I’m away too look n see if I can get help with my no dip beams problem [emoji4]


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Hi all
Just bought a 1999 Fazer 600, is the oil light supposed to light up when ignition is switched on?

Hi all
New member from Swansea South Wales.
Just bought a 1999 Fazer 600. Joined group to get help when starting to work on the bike. Look forward to hearing from you all soon.

Hey folks
I'm older than god and have a gammy-ish right leg. The fazer is NEARLY perfect for me but I need a CM or two between arse and foot to make it perfect for me.
On these brill forums theres a fair bit of traffic regarding adjusters for pegs, but no real experience of fitting them and using them.

If you have used either could you give me your view please ?  I really cant be arsed with spending a ton on a kit thats not right, and having to spend another ton on a different one.

Thanks