Hi folks
Just bought a fazer in surrey
Need transport to Dunoon argyll
Any recommendations

For the first time last year I noticed the oil level in the sight window drop during the course of the summer.
It went from completely 'full' (actually overfilled past the sight glass window) to empty, in about four thousand miles.


This year I decided to check the oil usage, and I've worked out that it's using around 175ml per thousand miles.
It doesn't leak, so it's presumably rings/bores or valves/guides, or a combination of both.
I also think, it's down on power, but despite having had the bike from new, I can't say exactly when I first noticed it.
As regards how much power it's lost, my guess (and it truly is a guess) is about 10bhp - 15bhp
It's also noisy when you start it up, the sounds seem to come from the top end (cylinder head/barrel), but it does quieten off a bit when it's warmed up.
However on the plus side, it still starts easily, doesn't misfire, and the exhaust doesn't smoke. 

Anyone else had this issue, or something similar to it, and if so, did you isolate the cause?
And if you did isolate the cause, is it worth* trying to fix it?
*worth = cost and piss-malling about.


Basic bike details below:
2001 FZS600
Mileage: 74,000, serviced regularly, and ridden hard regularly, but not deliberately abused..
Engine, gearbox, clutch etc. have never been touched, except for checking the valve shims at 30,000 miles.

As per title,

Selling the standard can from my 2002 foxeye fzs 600. It's in good condition, no dents, no scratches or scuffs. removed from my bike last winter, bike had done 28K at that point. Just seeing if anyone is interested as I no longer need it... If not then It'll sit in my garage and take up space.

Offers, but looking for around £40 plus postage.

I'll stick some pictures up if anyone is interested.

Chris

My trusty commuter finally getting some tlc.. After 105k of trouble free running I’ve decided to replace the engine as the thread on the output shaft is stripped and the splines are really worn, managed to get a low millage engine of eBay pretty cheap so rather than replace the output shaft I’m going to do a straight swap, if it turns out the eBay engine is no good i will strip the two down and swap the gearbox's over.

Belly pan removed



Had to get creative to get the engine out on my own..





While the engine is out I’m going to give the frame a repaint at the front as the winter commuting has taken its toll.

Will video the first start of the replacement engine as it hasn't run for 6 years.. All looks good inside and compression is good so hopefully should be drama free.

Just started to use my thou again . I don't have any exup tach error code but its making quite a racket, I can even feel the clacking through the footrests.
Any ideas guys.

Finally got the bike out of (winter)storage

This week I've fitted:

BT023 rear tyre
Mivv GP Carbon end can
R&G Bar Ends
R&G Frame Sliders
R&G Radiator Guard
Yamaha Belly Pan
Evotech Tail Tidy

Been out today for the first time & I can't wait for the summer!

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Just came back to this site as havent been on here for a few years, I am Bob (45) and have a 2002 Fazer 1000. Had it now for 11 years, bought it of a mate who bought it brand new and then failed his test 3 times so sold it to me. Hoping to get some jolly banter going as i do like a laugh and hopefully have a few rides out. I have been riding now for nearly 20 years. Ex Army Mechanic (REME) now dabbling with power stations around the South of the country.

hello folks,i see most 33bhp kits are washer based ,carbs out washer in .ihave come across a set for sale that have washers,springs and what looks like pins .i need to no is this type of kit a straight foward job ,what the springs and pins are for or should this tpe of kit be avoided. this kit comes in at right price so if its ok it would be bought. I no this is an old subject but i could find no info on this type of restrictor. Many many thanks CT

Well my mate Ian wants to get out for a ride into Wales on Sunday 10 ish  in the morning.


The forcast is cool and cloudy but hell lets take the chance (unless it worsens :lol ) before then.


So probablyhead down Hereford ,Monmouth,Chepstow through the Wye valley then A48 Newport,Ponty,Llandovery and see whats on then


So Nick or anyone fancy chanceing it ,, join  in baby

http://www.buzzfeed.com/tomphillips/the-...nd-ireland


This is bordering on a work of genius... :rollin :rollin