Is it normal, as I've just found suggested online (R1 forum), for the bleed nipples to weep fluid out of the threads a bit after brake bleeding?
I hope so, 'cause mine are...  :\
Conscientiously, I splurged on three new ones from Yambits.
Ironically, the only one not weeping is the old one round the back of the rear caliper that I wasn't aware of at time of order.
PTFE tape bodge, maybe? Put the old ones back.. (defeatist).
I understand the seal is at the taper not the thread.  I suppose its feasible that fluid in the thread from bleeding might 'wick' its way out..
I'll keep cleaning it off for now, fingers crossed.

Anyone got an original "as new one" they are not going to use.  I know they are shit but I like the standard look.

    Just wondered who makes the original Yamaha brake pads?  Had a look at mine today while changing the brake fluid, they are o.k but just checked the price from Yamaha ? bloody hell!  Don’t want anything fancy that rips the disc to shreds, any recommendations?

Hi all!


Yesterday I went for a shake down ride on my new (to me) FZS1000. It is a 2003 bike with 44K on the clock.


I had just fitted the 50mm jack up kit and wanted to see what difference it made.....works a treat by the way and sharp turning.


I did however come to another issue. When braking the front brake lever is initially quite hard to pull then it pops in slightly and the brakes start to work. It feels as though it is jamming on initial lever pulling. The brakes are then OK but only just OK for the remainder of the braking.....still quite hard to pull though and if the braking was any worse I would not ride it til sorted.


It has a recent MOT before I bought it and has just had new fork seals but had not seen much use at all for the last year or so prior to me getting it.


I'm thinking of fitting new braided hoses over the winter as the brake lines are original and now 17 years old. I doubt this will be what is causing the initial hard to pull then popping in slightly of the brake lever though. My first guess is sticking calliper pistons but wondered if anyone else has come across anything similar or what your thoughts are with 1000's brakes.


Thanks to any thoughts and comments in advance! 

hi all.
Quick question.
Should I coat new brake pad retaining pins with a thin film of worth’s brake paste or just the ends that are in the Caliper.

How many of you are aware of a current soap opera named after our wonderful machines?..............................




And an old sitcom that will NEVER see the light of day again?............................................




I apologize in advance for being a sad, misguided individual  :o




    "Fazers, everybody needs good Fazers with a little understanding"  I'm sure you get the idea!




    And!




    "Love thy Fazer,  and you will find your labours, a great bit easier, life will be breezier"
 
       
      :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o  Sorry!

Hi guys, so recently tried to cheat when replacing the cam chain on my 2001 fzs 600. Was going fine until... I dropped the joining link into the dark depths of the cam chain tunnel, I'm assuming it's caught up somewhere down in the crank case, my question is... How possible is it to take off the cylinder head and block with the engine in situ? And is there anything likliy to spring out of place by removing the head and block? I know it's a noob question to ask but there you go. Any help or advice.. would be welcomed, and I do expect the right amount of piss taking too.. thanks in advance.

I have a PDF doc owners manual for the FZS 1000 if anyone wants one. Attached to this.


Good for all those mods listed by many of you on here.

Attached Files

  fzs1000 (1).pdf (Size: 3.12 MB / Downloads: 22)

Hi folks.
Looking for a Silver or black belly pan for a FZS 1000 if anyone has one for sale?
Many thanks!

Hey guys and gals.
I know this has been covered many times as I have been through all the posts on here. PieEater has posted a pic of his 50mm Fazer jack up kit on his bike outside (RAF Wittering) by the looks of things...great pic!
I am 6' and 16 stone......hence the name Lakesandcakes. :rolleyes


I have just bought this:https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/H-Yamaha-FZS1000-Fazer-00-05-Jack-Up-Kit-50mm-Dog-Bones-Suspension-Linkages-/223098198337 off thiefbay which says in the description that it will raise the rear end by 50mm. Not received yet.


My question is that all the other pictures (google search) of the 50mm dog bones show them as longer than the 25mm etc etc. I thought the longer the dog bones the lower the bike will be (Seat height) as they sit on a bell crank by the rear shock.


If PieEater is out there did you fit something similar to give your bike the higher back. I know you said it was a 50mm jack up kit but that just confused me even more...…. :\ :\


Any and all advice would be really appreciated!