Hey guys.


I've just joined the forum so wanted to say "Hi".


I've just (Monday) got back on a bike having bought a 2004 Fazer 1000 after 5 years away having children and life stuff. Ridden most things from 50's to 1100 over my 25 year biking career so far and used to do a bit of track stuff too in my younger and carefree days.


I've used the forum for a couple of time already for little niggles and see that there is a HUGE wealth of knowledge on here that I hope to use and contribute to where I can.


Until we chat again take care all and get out where and when you can.


Thanks!

What was the deal with belly pans (is that one word or two?) back in the day? That is, did all the bikes have them as standard?  Mine has what appears to be an oem one, obvs removed at the moment, and I think I prefer the look without...  Same question with the crash bungs?, I have the bluey-green metal backing with the large lump of rubber, seen them in a lot of pics, very functional but hideous.

Back early this year my Boxeye rather inexcusably fell over outside a petrol station.


After lovingly restoring her with the help of some of you guys all has been well until....


My mate says to me, why is your front fairing lop sided.  I though he was having a laugh at first but no, it's higher on one side than the other.  Having just stripped it all down thinking I'd not lined it up correctly I can now see the issue.
The headlight/fairing frame is bent.  Where it comes from the stock it has two arms, the top one veers off to one side so it's out of alignment.  The fits with the side it fell on. 
I've tried persuading it with a lump hammer but it's quite tough metal. 


So...anybody have one spare of know where I can get one.  Found one on flea bay but not brilliantly priced and it's as scabby as hell so it'll need powder coating. 
I think I'm right in saying the Foxeye one is different so I'm limited in the years of bikes I can source one from.


Any help would be appreciated.

https://www.whitedalton.co.uk/motorbike-...z4FyAeZ8kU


Edited to make the font size readable! :thumbup GrahamMModerator.

I'm after some forks to rebuild my FZS 600 after losing it on some mud and crashing a few weeks ago.

I just want to put them on for a few test runs before committing to repairing the bike properly, so they can be pitted and leaky, so long as they're straight. Honestly pitted and leaky would be best since I'll rebuild them with new fork tubes if the frame still rides ok.

Thanks

Hello, I have bought a small speedo that has an analogue speedo cable. As I'm sure people are aware the signal on the FZS600... I have the speedo working apart from the signal cable. I have purchased the KOSO speedometer signal converter but now I'm a little stuck on how to connect this up. If anybody is able to help I'd be truly grateful! the more detail the better.
I'll add the details of the speedo and cable below

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-Universal...2749.l2648

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Koso-360-312-Si...B0755FYTDR

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Someone on another Forum pointed me at this website https://roadcurvature.com/map/ which shows the curvature of roads for those who think straight lines are boring!

It seems to be based simply on analysis of the map data (there appears to be no way to screen out roads with only 30 or 40mph limits that might be twisty, but not exactly fun at those speeds )

Still, it's a great resource for bikers :thumbup

Here's "Cottage Corner" on the Morestead road...

https://roadcurvature.com/map/?threshold...32/51.0149

Hi all,

I've removed and cleaned my carbs following a long lay-up and am having memory issues about what connects to what and the manual is no help, so hoped the peeps on here might be able to help ?

Photo 1 shows two medium black tails up high that are expecting hoses to connect to them as well as a larger black recess in the middle of them that I am scratching my head about, and another brown medium tail lower down that I am expecting the feed from the fuel pump (and filter) to connect to.

Is that right and what are the black tails / recess for please ?

Photo 2 shows the underside where I've connected the coolant pipes to where I think they should go. Are they in the right places please ?

Photo 3 shows the cylinder side, does anything look wrong there please ?

Thanks for any assistance you can offer.

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Their seems to be a lot of talk about vaccine at the moment. Get ready for a massive campaign at least as vigorous as the one used to scare the sh1t out of the population about covid in the first place, calling anyone who has genuine concerns an "Anti vaxer". Remember in the middle of the BSE mad cow disease scandal the then agri minister John Gummer feeding his 4 year old daughter a burger, expect to also see that kind of thing.

I don't feel it will be directly compulsory but I predict it may as well be because without a piece paper saying you have had the vaccine you will not be allowed to do almost anything, along the lines of
Public transport, visit the doctors, use a supermarket in person, visit a footy match, get a loan or mortgage.One is reminded of   
revelation 13:16-17 

[sup]16 [/sup]And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark
[sup]17 [/sup]And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark.


MY POLL - MY RULES. NO NAME CALLING, STAY POLITE AND DON'T GIVE THE MODS AN EXCUSE TO CANCEL

The appeal on Iannone's 18 month ban, didn't go to plan, with the appeal court upholding the original 4 year ban. If he wants it, Cal should be in a good position for the vacant Aprilia seat, as Bradley has been relegated from his test rider job, by Savadori, this years Italian Superbike winner.
Looks like Dovi will take a year out, at the moment, so Cal could be well placed for the slot.