I've finally managed to get my gearbox to work smoothly, I was getting really fed up with the stupidly clunky gear change on my bike so decided to have a look inside the clutch to hopefully find out what the problem was. I'd read about the little core plug on the end of the clutch shaft coming out allowing the oil to bypass the clutch plates, but mine was still in situ so that ruled that out. Next I took the clutch plates off, I noticed there wasn't much oil on them with the inner most plates almost bone dry, so much so, the steel friction plates were slightly blued with heat. As standard they are just not getting enough oil, there are little oil holes in the basket that are supposed to allow oil onto the plates but they are not sufficient.
While the plates were off I left them soaking in oil. To improve the oil supply I drilled some additional 4mm holes around the basket between the teeth near the base to get some oil to the driest plates.
I assembled everything and now if I take the oil filler cap off with the engine running I can see oil being flung off the clutch which I couldn't see before.
I went for a run and the difference is amazing, I'd say its 95% better than before. There's still a bit of a clunk going into first from neutral but it's a huge improvement, changing gear up and down is far smoother and now I can get nice slick shifts.
The picture shows a core plug that has popped out of the shaft, if you look at the clutch you can see the oil holes at about the 4 o'clock position. I drilled the additional holes every second tooth, one near the base and one near the middle.
I've only covered about 600 miles so far but the difference is amazing.
HI ALL. Anyone got any pics of frount brackets , need to make some , just brought a used belly pan 2001 fazer 1000 with missing frount brackets . or fitting instuctions pics. Thanks SWIFTY
Is the rear mudguard a separate item on the gen1 or is it all in one with the undertray? Some previous owner muppet decided to cut it off and the lights, seat etc now get covered in road grime.
Hi Folks I have a 2006 FZ6 years mot 6mnths tax 19,000 miles just fully serviced with two new Pirelli diablos fitted ,alarmed two keys etc and lots of service history/stamps
I was wondering if anyone wanted a swap for an older Fazer 1000 ??
Total waste of time but hey here goes
Anyone happen to own a boat on the thames who'd be happy to hire to me for a long weekend.
Within 2 days of Abingdon to arrive the 19th July. Seems accommodation availability is scarce
Sorting a few little jobs with my new 2001 600 fzs and wondering about the front sprocket sizes. Did they change the size after the early models to an extra tooth? I'd rather have a smooth to a super revvy feel and wondered what the general consensus is on here? I'm presuming mine has the standard front sprocket but will check.
Right I'm doing a 3000 mile tour in September so am considering letting my 600 go for a 1000. But I'm not sure what it's worth it's not mint but will definitely have one of the lowest mileages out there. Can anyone offer some advice about what you think it'll be worth?
It's a 2002 foxeye 600 with 6000 miles on the clock backed up by paperwork. Its got a few mods led indicators, venom by Motad exhaust and a different under tray fitted as well as a dark screen carbon mirrors and gold bar ends.
Okay but the bad parts are it was blown over in the storms as I stupidly left it on the main stand! So has a scratch to the engine casing and marks on the front fairing.
Just want to know how much I could maybe budget towards a 1000? If it's not a lot I'd happily keep the 600 as I love it.
