This munf our man Midden has very kindly offered to plan and lead a rideout. Wot a gentleman he iz. Expect many cafe stops and on the plus side he wont get left behind cos he'll be in front :-) ....... Over to u Neil....

Apart from a Red bike ,, has anyone got anything else they are embarressed about ? :lol  (not counting red cars" i have one" lol)

can any one tell me were to buy wiring loom to join front lights together on year 2009 fazer 600 please. I watched video on you tube by phil and you can buy wiring  loom which plugs into existing loom to make front lights come on together.

Looks like Yamaha are again taking on the mid engine size market

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what an absolute cu....... pain of a job that is. All 8 replaced over 16 hours at the weekend. Every one needed drilling out, had some extended drills made up to get past the frame ails. Would have been easier access with the forks and wheel out for sure. Replaced with stainless 302 studs 5mm overlength, 18mm long stainless barrel nuts and anti gall grease used. Happy now but wasn't over the weekend  :'(


watch the left hand one, breaking through the stud cut into an oilway, loctite 243 sealed the stud, coulda been expensive that one.

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oddly enough, it's just started over a week ago now but on first start fine, stand up, into gear and engine cuts out, restarts straight away, no problem. Only on cold start. I't like the sidestand switch is playing up but only ever on cold start guaranteed. Sometimes, if you rev it the engine will cut but continue running due to revs not dropping far enough. May disconnect switch to see if it is the cause but anyone else had it?

Have you ever chopped down a tree?  If not, why not?  Are you a Hornet rider?  :evil


I was quite pleased to take out the sycamore from next door's garden, it was over roof height of our house so now i have a lot of wood! 


Quite a sense of satisfaction of man over huge natural thing.  No chainsaw either.  Very pleased the tree didn't hit either house as I cut it down, and also that I didn't fall out the tree or off the ladder.


What next?  Wrestle a bear?  :rollin

Hi guys, having a couple of issues i cant seem to solve! any advice is appreciated!
1999 FZS600
Not sure if these two problems are related but I managed to find the sprocket problem while investigating the weird noises!Firstly, the past two or three times iv been out, at around 20-30mph (cant tell if this happens at higher speeds because of wind noise) theres a kind of squeaky, ticking noise, it almost sounds like stones are flicking up onto the down pipes but this happens on perfectly smooth roads with no loose gravel, aswell as this iv noticed a sound thats like an intermittent knocking noise coming from somewhere and a squeaky noise as though the tyre is rubbing against the fender, obviously these things arent causing the issue.
All these problems appear to be coming from the front of the bike.
Now, the noises are one thing but as i set off home today i let the clutch out slowly and as it got to bite it felt like something in the engine got jerked, hard to explain exactly but it didnt sound or feel healthy, after that it was fine all the way home but the noises persisted, i figured it might be the clutch cable so when i got home i took of the sprocket cover to see whats going on and found what looks to be quite a serious problem. The washer between the bolt and sprocket is bent and deformed, worrying.
Next, there are nine (i think) holes in the sprocket, some have something in, some dont. In the midst of all the road gunk that was stuck everywhere, i kept finding pieces of plastic that look like theyve sheared off something, i have no idea whats going on or where these parts have come from! Pics attached.
Im basically wanting to know if anyone can give some guidance on what it causing these noises and whether the sprocket situation is critical and contributing to the weird noises. Also the stop switch for the front brake has gone, this probably has no connection but ill mention it anyway haha Iv replaced two of these in about six months now, any ideas on how to keep em alive for a bit longer?

Thanks,

Miles

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Hi another Jock joins yir fold 
I bought a fazer 1000 2 weeks ago (blue) having sold my blade at the start of the year ,getting to auld tae sit like that.
Must say I wish I had bought one sooner .