So today the missus pretty much said I could look for a 2nd bike. Something budget, something that inevitably needs work, but equally in roadworthy nick enough to get me to work and back. I'm looking for something that I can work on, but then use should the Fazer need work. My budget is £500 (or there abouts).


So, open to suggestions. I found this FZR400 which I reckon could be haggled on a bit - not a lot of info on the link though http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231134049688?_...EBIDX%3AIT


What other options do I have?

Hello,
Just joined the forum after a suggestion from someone on the Bikers Cove facebook page.
Been riding for about 5 years now on the road, had several bikes starting from a 50cc scoot, to a 125 then yammy xj6n, sv650 and now a lovely 2010 FZ6 S2.
Hope to get/share as much info as possible and maybee even hit up a few rides.
Thanks,
Matt

http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wcs/sto...ber=836157

is this anygood for set refurb?
what do you use or recomended
cheers

Hi All,

I picked up my new(to me) FZ6 Fazer last Saturday, a 2006 with 9500 miles, one owner from new, totally standard.

So far I'm loving it, very pleased indeed, he's a quick snap of it.



In the fastest colour too!  :rolleyes

Just bought bought new chain and sprocket kit from Wemoto,  with front sprocket up grade 12mm.
Its a Sifam HD chain and came with a split link link, which is very easy to fit, i know most chains on todays bikes use a soft link which is rivetted on .
Back in the 80's i ran various large capacity bikes with split link running gear with no problems, and most off road riders and moto x racers still use split link for easy cleaning,  has anybody had issues ?  I'm sure Sifam would not be aloud to produce the kit if deemed unsafe .

Hello everyone,

I'm Jordan, live in Nottingham, UK. I've just bought a 2001 FZS600 on Monday and although she runs sweet now, I thought I should join the Unofficial Fazer Owners club and get to know a few of you before I need your help at some point. I'm also hoping to get some advice on what parts are worth upgrading/mod'ing and what's a waste of time and money.


Cheers!

I have 2 packets of 10 of these surplus to requirements after brake upgrade/overhaul. £2-00 per packet post free. PM if interested. Thanks, Dave.
nb these are correct size for both 600 & thou braking systems.

I can't believe people are bidding on this feckin eyesore  :lol


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1990-BMW-K1-MO...2336fc28b4

A little problem
The front brake switch, stopped working so I replaced it from ebay, a month or so later did the same, so got one from my bike shop. A month later, hey presto, it doesn't work again.

Apart from keep buying new ones, is there anything else I can do?????

Thanks
Kelvin

Hi all,

Been looking at upgrading my old Garmin Quest sat nav but been a bit disappointed with the Garmin and TomTom's I have looked at. As I have now sorted out the fittings on the new FZ6 so I can use any sat nav, decided car ones where much cheaper than motorcycle so started my research.

My Garmin Quest is 7 years old so decided to look at upgrading to one of the new models, lot of sales on at the moment with the new 2014 range out. As I don't really want to start fitting lighter sockets and such to the bike I was looking for something with a decent battery life that I could charge at home and just stick it on the bike when needed. I was very disappointed to find nearly all the Garmin are upto 2 hours and only one of the TomTom's was 3 hours, although if you look at places like Argos and few other on-line retailers they are claiming 5 hours but I am basing the battery life as stated on the official sites.

Be very nice to have a shiny new 5" screen but not much cop with the battery life they are claiming, my Garmin Quest has a 20 hour battery life and even if I don't use it for months it still holds the charge fine plus it is small enough to fit in my pocket and use on foot but the downside is map updates.

Just wondering if anyone had any experience with a decent sat nav that doesn't cost the earth and has a decent battery life, be happy with 6 hours and just looking for something that I can take out the box and use without having to mess about sticking charging sockets on the bike although that probably sounds lazy but then I am used to my long battery life and hassle free Quest.  :lol